[Superintendent's Update] Superintendent's Update

[Needham Public Schools Superintendent's Update]

Dear Needham Public Schools Families:

A belated Happy New Year to you and your families!  Allow me to share a few
updates:

•  *2019-20 (FY20) School Budget & Hearing*  The School Committee is
currently reviewing a proposed 7.5% increase in the budget for the 2019-20
school year (FY20).  The budget plan includes almost $2 million to
implement Full Day Kindergarten and other funds required to support equity
and access in our schools.  You may view the presentation I shared with the
School Committee recently by clicking this link: Superintendent's
Presentation to the School Committee
<http://www.needham.k12.ma.us/UserFiles/Servers/Server_64429/File/Departments/Administrative/Business%20Office/FY20Budget/FY20%20Budget%20Presentation%2012-11-18%20.pdf>
 You can also review detailed budget information available on the school
department's website: FY20 NPS Budget Documents
<http://www.needham.k12.ma.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=64513&pageId=926906#FY20>


The School Committee will hold a Budget Hearing on Tuesday, January 15th at
Broadmeadow beginning at 7:00 p.m. to receive feedback from the community
about the plan, including Full Day Kindergarten.  I encourage those parents
and community members interested in implementing Full Day Kindergarten to
come out and speak up at the Public Hearing.  Your voice is important!

*•  Superintendent's Blog*  My recent post summarizes the school budget
plan and provides additional links to information and resources:  FY20
School Budget Plan: Equity and Achievement for All Students
<http://npssuperintendent.blogspot.com/>

*•  Martin Luther King Celebration  *Once again this year the schools will
partner with the Needham Diversity Committee, Needham Clergy Association,
and Needham Human Rights Commission to celebrate the life and meaning of
Dr. King.  Please plan on joining us at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 21,
2019 at Pollard for reflections, poetry, music, and more.

As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments:
781.455.0400, extension 11203 or dan_gutekanst at needham.k12.ma.us

Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2019!

Dan Gutekanst
Superintendent of Schools
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