[Superintendent's Update] Superintendent's Update

[Needham Public Schools Superintendent's Update]

Dear Needham Public Schools Families:

Earlier today I notified High Rock School families that a High Rock teacher was
arrested on child pornography charges and faced arraignment in Framingham
District Court this afternoon. Please read this statement to the community
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/11FnYFBxwucuU56LJnN-TdEIBLVToPROb/view?usp=sharing>
for
more information.

I want to reassure families that the police are not aware of any High Rock
or Needham Public Schools students’ wellbeing or safety being in jeopardy.

In the week ahead the staff at High Rock School, led by Principal Jessica
Downey, will provide additional updates and information, including how we
will support our 6th grade students and staff as they come to learn about
and understand this disturbing news. Should your child, who may learn about
this news, require any support or guidance upon returning to school next
week, please let your school principal or guidance counselor know.

Respectfully,

Dan Gutekanst
Superintendent of Schools
Needham Public Schools
1330 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492
*He/His/Him*
781-455-0400 x11203
dan_gutekanst at needham.k12.ma.us

ATTENTION: If you speak a language other than English, language assistance
services are available to you free of charge. Contact your child’s school
for assistance.

Chinese (Simplified): 请注意：如果您的母语不是英语，我们将免费提供您语言辅助服务。如需协助，请与您孩子 的学校联系。

Spanish: ATENCION: Si usted habla un idioma que no sea el inglés, hay
servicios de asistencia lingüística disponibles gratis. Contacte la escuela
de su hijo para asistencia.

Russian: ВНИМАНИЕ: Если вы не говорите на английском языке, для вас
доступны бесплатные языковые сервисы на вашем языке. Обратитесь за помощью
в школу, в которой учится ваш ребенок.
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