HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 Annual Report - Part 2Reading School Committee
Hal Croft, Chair
Leadership
There were several changes in leadership of the Reading School Committee. Chuck Robinson
and Hal Croft were re- elected for a three -year term. Robert Spadafora resigned from the School
Committee and was replaced by Jeanne Borawski.
At the committee's annual reorganization in June, Hal Croft was elected as Chair, and Chris
Caruso, Vice Chair. Other members of the committee are Lisa Gibbs, Chuck Robinson, Jeanne
Borawski and Karen Janowski.
Budget
The School Committee engaged in a comprehensive process of establishing FY14 budget.
Numerous meetings were conducted to discuss the various priorities and how the budget should
support the District mission and goals. The final budget, while below the initial recommended
budget put forth by the Superintendent, met the guidelines as proposed by the Finance
Committee.
At the Annual Town Meeting that commenced in April, the following school department budget
was approved.
Reading Public Schools
Budget Summary
Fiscal Year 2014
Administration
Regular Day
Special Needs
Other School Services
Custodial/Maintenance
Total
Recommended
Budget
$923,024
$22,793,060
$10,420,626
$1,375,971
$3,188.684
$38,701,365
Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS)
Reading's statewide prominence in the MCAS rankings continued in 2013 as Reading placed in
the top 20% of all Massachusetts districts in MCAS performance. This represents a significant
accomplishment for a system that continues to spend below the state average on per pupil
spending. This achievement continues to define Reading as a school system that always gets
more performance for less money. We continue to be a frugal district that sets high expectation,
and achieves these goals through a collaborative effort of the administration, the teachers, the
students, and the parents. This is certainly a model to be envied throughout the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts. The School Committee is very proud of our accomplishments in this regard
and sees this as the standard for accountability ... high scores, low cost.
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Student Enrollment
As students returned to school in September of 2012, it is apparent that our students are staying
in the school system. We have seen increases at all levels this year. Student enrollment in the fall
of 2012(FY2013) stood at 4,378 students. See chart below.
Reading Public Schools
Student Enrollment FY2013
Elementary Schools K -5 2,021
Middle Schools 6 — 8 1,040
High School 9 —12 1,272
Special Education *45
Total 4,378
* This is the number of enrollees in our "substantially separate"
Special Education classrooms. Reading students who receive full -
time Special Education services outside of Reading are not counted
in this chart.
Achievements
Reading Memorial High School graduated 312 young men and women in 2013. While many of
our graduating seniors are attending some of the most prestigious universities in the country, all
are moving into the future with a solid portfolio of skills, which will help their success in any
environment they choose. While we naturally point to acceptances at schools like Tufts and
Northwestern as an indication of our system's success, it is the goal of the School Committee,
and a better measure of success that we find appropriate placements for all of our students that
will further prepare them to be productive, contributing citizens of our country.
In addition to the success of our graduates, we can continue to take pride in the success of our
students at all levels. Our athletic programs continue to be one of the best in Massachusetts, with
our student athletes demonstrating athleticism, academic achievement, and above all,
sportsmanship. Our students take part in a number of statewide competitions, including the
Science Olympiad program, National History Day, Drama Fest, and numerous Band
competitions.
Our success at all levels is almost too numerous to repeat but continues to reflect on the efforts of
the students, staff, and parents. We are always indebted to those in the community who provide
the additional support when the school department cannot. It is this support from our PTO's, the
Boosters, the Band and Drama Parents support organizations, the Reading Technology and
Educational Fund, just to name a few, that provide that added support and encouragement that
fosters a sense community and promotes participation and success.
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READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2013 ANNUAL REPORT
John F. Doherty, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Craig Martin
Assistant Superintendent
Mary C. DeLai
Assistant Superintendent
EIizabeth Conway
Human Resources Administrator
School Department
This report represents the activities, accomplishments and events of note that occurred in the
Reading Public Schools during the 2013 calendar year.
Leadership Change
• Hal Croft was elected Chair of the Reading School Committee for the 2013 -2014 school
year.
• Chris Caruso was elected Vice Chair of the Reading School Committee.
• Sarah Marchant was appointed Interim Principal at the Coolidge Middle School
• Heather Leonard was appointed Principal at the Alice M. Barrows School.
• Craig Martin was appointed Assistant Superintendent for Learning and Teaching.
Notable Events
• The Reading Public Schools were honored with inclusion on the College Board's
Advanced Placement Honor Roll.
• The Reading Public Schools continued as a Race to the Top district and an Early Adopter
for implementation of the new Educator Evaluation System.
• Reading Public Schools hosted the 5c' Annual Blueprint for Educational Excellence
National Institute attended by over 800 teachers and administrators from all over the
country. All district staff participated — Many teachers presented workshops in all areas
of curriculum.
• Several Reading families hosted students from Korea and China as part of an exchange
program.
• Reading Public Schools held the 80' annual Artsfest which showcased student artwork,
drama and musical performances
• The Class of 2013 experienced an extraordinary level of success in their efforts to
matriculate into our nation's most academically challenging programs. The following is
a report on their plans: 86.2 % - Four Year Colleges, 6.7% - Two Year Colleges, 1.6% -
Business /Technical/Prep Schools, 2.0% - work, 1.3% - Armed Services, Undecided —
0.6% and 1.6% - Other.
• Once again the Reading Memorial High School students have attained scores that place
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the school within the top echelon of all high schools in the Commonwealth. Once again
all of the seniors in the class of 2013 met the MCAS graduation requirement.
• 97.1% graduation rate for the Class of 2013.
• Several faculty and staff members were recognized by local and national educational and
professional organizations for outstanding achievement.
• A group of teachers /administrators traveled to the Blue Ribbon Conference and
participated in several presentations.
• Reading Public Schools and RCASA host fourth annual Health & Wellness Education
Day.
• "A World of Difference" program began its fourth year with the focus on the
commitment to a positive school culture.
• Middle School students successfully compete in local, state and national competitions
.including National Science Olympiad, Wordmasters Challenge, District Music
competitions, and writing contests.
• The district continues to upgrade technology with the addition of Smartboards and other
forms of technology.
• Over 50 teachers in grades K -8 attended the week -long Home Grown Writing Institute
this past summer, facilitated by experts from the Teachers College at Columbia
University. This professional learning community has met several times throughout the
year to review student work and align instruction to best meet the needs of our students.
In addition, K -5 teachers have partnered with teachers from North Andover who also
took part in the writing institute, working collaboratively to identify best practices.
• LEGO Robotics: Under the leadership and dedicated efforts of David Ventola and several
parent volunteers, over 100 elementary students participated in the third Annual Lego
Robotics invitational in February. The momentum continues as we now have teams at
both the elementary and middle school for this year.
• Safe Routes to school program sponsored by the MA Department of Transportation is
adopted by several schools.
• Birch Meadow is focusing on creating a positive culture through new monthly character
trait themes and assemblies.
• The Barrows School continues with the "STARS" Program — Students that Act
Responsibly Shine.
• Several schools continue the Curriculum Initiatives — Open Circle and Differentiated
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Instruction with many teachers participating in professional development activities and
workshops.
• The Joshua Eaton School introduces the "Spot Hall of Fame" recognizing students that
earn "spots" for demonstrating positive character traits.
• TRRFCC (Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship)
Character Program continues to be strong in the Killam community.
• Wood End School establishes a Reading /Boston Family partnership Program to provide
opportunities for our METCO students to spend time with a Reading family.
• Wood End initiated the Playground Pals Program which uses students to provide support
to their peers by looking out for them on the playground and engage them in activities.
• Several students participated in the School Games Day sponsored by the Special
Olympics
• The Pupil Services Department continues to work, in conjunction with regular education,
in the creation of internal programs and supports to assist student's access the curriculum,
and on their goal of controlling out of district costs by developing new programs.
Student Services Department
Alison Elmer, Director
The Reading Public School system is committed to the provision of quality education for all
students and offers an array of support services and programs in all of our schools. The Student
Services Department, including special education, preschool, guidance, nursing, behavioral
health, and English language education (ELE), offers a broad range of support services to
students who meet mandated eligibility criteria. Staff, students and families have access to
School Psychologists, Special Education Teachers, Therapists, and Consultants.
Our office is staffed with two secretaries, one for the RISE Preschool and the other for the Office
of Learning & Teaching, five Team Chairpersons, and one Director. A Team Chairperson I is
assigned to supervise, support and service the needs of students, staff, and families at each of the
levels from preschool to age 22 in programs both in and out of district, as well as ensure
compliance with all state and federal special education regulations. This year we welcomed
several new Team Chairpersons to the Student Services department. Kelley Bostwick, Debbie
Butts, Dale Carberry, Jane Finger, Elizabeth Logue, and Linda Stapp filled vacancies created by
retirements and departures.
Program Development
Due in large part to the extensive efforts of our building principals and special education teams,
we are able to continue our efforts to create appropriate programs which allow students to be
educated in their community and return from out of district placements. Since the 2005 -06
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school years when we had 68 students placed out of district, those numbers have steadily
declined and we currently have 50 students in out of district placements.
We also have strong in- district programs located at each of our eight schools that support the
more intensive of needs of students, while keeping them in the least restrictive environment. It is
also important to note that we have five students from other districts that pay tuition to attend our
in- district programs. This is a testament to the high quality of services and supports we are able
to provide in these programs, while allowing opportunities for inclusion with same age peers.
We began the transition of our Developmental Learning Center (DLC) program from the
Barrows Elementary School to the Birch Meadow Elementary School. This was done to ensure
continuity of services as student transition from elementary to middle school. Once the move is
completed over the next three years, students will move with their grade level peers to the same
middle school after elementary school.
We also expanded programming at the RISE Preschool for the 2013 -2014 school year, offering a
five -day, full -day program with the option of before and after - school care available through the
Reading Extended Day Program. As the Common Core extends to preschool, we are excited to
be able to offer students and family an integrated experience and opportunity to work with dual -
certified general education and special teachers with Masters degrees as we prepare even our
youngest students to the fulfill the mission of Reading Public Schools.
Professional Development
In order to build the capacity of our staff to improve the quality of services and programs, our
teachers, therapists, and paraprofessionals participate in extensive professional development and
training throughout the year. The goal of our office over the next 3 -5 years will be to emphasize
increased collaboration and partnership between regular education and special education staff in
order to build unified systems of support.
Through the Massachusetts Multi -Tier Systems of Support (MTSS) framework, the entire district
will engage in a multi -year process which began with guidance and consultation of the Kansas
Department of Education's MTSS division to address leadership essentials, structuring
requirements, and implementation of this model. Consultants from Wediko Children's Services
are providing on -going coaching and consultation to building -based teams as we work this year
on the structuring phase of this rollout and plan for implementation of universal supports next
school year.
Professional development will continue to target the areas of inclusive practices, co- teaching
models, mathematics instruction for struggling learners, and universal design for learning.
Teacher and therapists have taken part in trainings such as Response to Intervention (RTI), de-
escalation and safety care training (QBS), transition planning, executive functioning,
mathematics training, Wilson, and educational evaluations.
The Student Services Department offers a continuum of programs and services to ensure system-
wide collaboration and coordination, for students in preschool through age 21. We are committed
to strong professional development and training and we take pride in innovative and creative
program development. We are very proud of our organization, our schools and our students. If
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you need assistance from the Reading Public Schools Student Services Department, you are
welcome to contact us at 781- 942 -9129.
READING MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT
Kevin Higginbottom, Principal
Michael Scarpitto, Assistant Principal
Thomas Zaya, Assistant Principal
Laura Olsen, Assistant Principal
RMHS Core Values and Beliefs
The primary concern of Reading Memorial High School is the preparation of students to be
literate, skilled, creative, healthy, competent, and informed citizens - appreciative of the arts;
capable of critical thinking and problem - solving; and able to function intellectually, emotionally
and physically within a complex, interdependent and pluralistic world.
As educators, we believe our work centers on the pursuit of knowledge and the cultivation of
intellectual, emotional and physical well- being. We help our students enhance their ability to
think by teaching the symbols and concepts through which thought and creativity take place, and
by developing the skills for using those symbols and concepts. The uses of intelligence with
which we are concerned include critical thinking, observing, information gathering, processing
and evaluating, listening, logic, computation, oral and written communication, and the
application of these skills in decision - making and problem solving. We help our students by
imparting knowledge of their bodies and providing opportunities for physical activity.
We believe that a good learning community should be one
• That is safe, caring, consistent, fair, flexible, open and democratic.
0 That meets the needs of all students through educational programs that promote
individual fulfillment in a variety of ways as well as encompasses the complex
interdependency of the world and the community.
• That achieves educational excellence in an environment which promotes the free and
open exchange of ideas; encourages mutual respect, creative expression and problem -
solving skills; fosters human dignity; and recognizes and respects racial, ethnic,
cultural and sexual differences.
• That promotes individuality; nurtures self - esteem, health and well- being; and
encourages participation in a democratic society.
We believe that the education of our young people is the shared responsibility of the school, stu-
dent, family and community.
Student Enrollment — 2013 -2014
The 2012 -2013 school year ended with the graduation of 321 RMHS seniors. The 2013 -2014
school year began with 1300 students enrolled at RMHS. The student body was apportioned by
grade -level as follows: Grade 9 — 350 students; Grade 10 — 322 students; Grade 11 — 306
students; Grade 12 — 322 students.
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Overview of Education Programs
Graduation Requirements
Each student who successfully passes all of the required courses listed below, as well as passes
the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) Subject Tests in English
Language Arts, Mathematics and Science will earn a diploma from Reading Memorial High
School.
English
Mathematics
Science
History/Social Studies
Health & Wellness
Foreign Language
Fine Arts
Business /Technology
Decisions
Advisory
Outcomes of Student Performance
8 Semesters
6 Semesters
6 Semesters
6 Semesters
4 Semesters
4 Semesters
2 Semesters
2 Semesters
1 Semesters
2 Semesters
MASSACHUSETTS COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (MCAS)
Spring 2013 Results
State Average in ( # #)
Subject Test % Advanced % Proficient % Needs Improvement %Failing
English Language Arts 57 (45) 40 (46) 2 (7) 2 (2)
Mathematics 75 (55) 17 (25) 5 (13) 3 (7)
Science 32 (26) 57 (45) 10 (24) 1 (5)
Technology (Biology)
SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TESTS (MEAN SCORES)
Year # of Test - Takers Critical Reading Math Writing
2013 307 548 562 543
SAT II TESTS (MEAN SCORE
Subject # of Test - Takers
Scores Subject # of Test - Takers
Scores
U.S. History
08
543
Biology M
36
637
Math: Level 1C
14
628
Chemistry
38
650
Math: Level 2C
50
680
Physics
16
693
French
10
625
Spanish
08
578
Biology E
6
590
Literature
13
658
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT RESULTS: CLASS OF 2013 AND 2014
AP Exam
5
4
3
AP Exam
5
4
3
Literature
10
11
04
U.S. History
08
05
02
Calculus AB
15
08
01
Physics Mechanics
08
04
03
Calculus BC
11
04
02
Physics C Electro /Mag
07
02
04
Biology
04
13
17
Statistics
03
02
09
Chemistry
09
03
02
French
02
13
03
Environmental Sci.
03
05
02
Spanish Language
01
04
04
Computer Science
03
08
06
Studio Art 2D
05
02
00
European History
01
03
13
Studio Art 3D
00
01
01
ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMS 2013
Distinction # of Students
AP Scholars 09
AP Scholars with Honors 14
National AP Scholars 01
AP Scholars with Distinction 16
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS 2014
Distinction # of Students
Semi - Finalists 01
Letters of Commendation 08
POST SECONDARY EDUCATION
Institution % for Class of 2013
4 year Colleges and Universities 86.2
2 year Colleges 6.7
Prep Schools, 0.6
Technical Schools 1.0
Percentage Continuing Education 94
School Improvement Goals
School Goal 1: During the 2013 — 2014 school year, all constituencies in the RMHS community
(faculty, staff, students, and parents) will review the school's statements of core values and
beliefs about learning, as well as the articulation of academic expectations. The school
community will reaffirm or revise these statements of purpose to reflect both our school's
traditions and its vision for the future and articulate clearly and consistently to all stakeholders
the connection of school decisions, practices, and improvement efforts to these commonly held
values.
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School Goal 2: During the 2013 — 2014 school year, RMHS will conduct a comprehensive
review of existing instructional strategies, protocols, programs, and services that were designed
to address student academic, social and emotional needs. Data will be used to guide this process.
Recommendations for improvement will be identified to ensure that the school provides for these
identified needs.
School Goal 3: During the 2013 — 2014 school year, students will be engaged with a school -
wide collection of common assessments that are constructed and revised collaboratively within
departments, are aligned with the Massachusetts Frameworks, and yield data that are analyzed by
faculty and used to inform classroom instruction and curriculum revision.
Faculty and Staff Directory 2013 -2014
Administration
Kevin Higginbottom, Principal; Laura Olsen, Assistant Principal; Michael Scarpitto, Assistant
Principal; Thomas Zaya, Assistant Principal
English
Michael McSweeney, Department Head; Jennifer Baskin; James Chetwynd; Maura Correa; Jane
Cunningham; Katherine Crosby; Heather Lombardo; Brian McVety; Andrea Mooney; Leia
Richardson; Nicole Shelpman*; Paula Von Euw; Audra Williams
Social Studies
James DeBenedictis, Department Head; Caroline Allison; Jessica Bailey *; David Blanchard;
Gary d'Entremont; Dennis Deeb; Amy Fedele; John Fiore; Kerry Gallagher; Kara Gleason; Paul
Morrissey; Jeffrey Ryan; Angela Tenedios
Guidance
Lynna Williams, Department Head; Jo Ann Gregorowicz ; Jennifer Hagopian; Jennifer Keaney;
Steven Kennedy; Sarah Meunier
Science
Mary Anne Lynn, Department Head; Raymond Albright; Alex Ballantyne ; Steve Cogger;
Elizabeth Dalby; Frank Buono; Jennifer Cambra; Michelle Chiappini; Carol Galvin; Kent
Hatton; Martha Moore; Nancy Najmi; Noreen Scarpitto; Fiona Schuette; Jennifer Thomas
Mathematics
Trey Skehan, Department Head; Kelly Bedingfield; Jennifer DeCoff; Amy Dyment; Joanne
Fitzpatrick; Kylie Kane; Julie LaCasse; Karla Mahoney; Robert Mooney; Jeffrey Nelson; Scott
Rizzo; Jane Shea; Charles Strout
Foreign Language
Joanne Alvarez, Department Head; Giulio Binaghi; Mary Christine Dion; Emeline Festa; Casey
Freedman; Nancy Irons; Mary Karamourtopoulos; Tanya McSorley; Danja Mahoney; Noreen
Rogers *; Laurie Smith; Susan White
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Business - Technology
Janet Dee, Department Head/Tech Integration Specialist; Heather Conner; Erika Ferranti;
Shelley Lynch; Steven McCarthy
Fine /Performing Arts
Kristin Killian, Department Head; David Bunten; Natalie Cunha; Kathleen Dailey; Susan
Gilbert; Veronique Latimer; Michael Radvany
Wellness
Paula Graham, Department Head; Katie Fiorello; Paul Mahoney; Ann Marie Nelson; Nels
Nelson; Sarah Lennon
Special Education
Amanda White, Department Head; Scott Gray, Team Chair; Mary Allard; Michelle Anderson;
Annemarie Cory; Sarah Cummings; Heather Denton; Jeremy Fuller; Sarah Fuller; Jennifer
Hagopian; Karen Irmer; Harlan Kroff; Stephanie Leccese; Steven Padovani; Amanda Robinson;
Jeanne Thomases; Laura Wactowski; Allison Zaya
Special Ed Assistants
Michelle Anderson; Caterina Angelou; Jennifer Bove; Maureen Cranitch; Kathleen Crowley;
Patricia Dababneh; Colleen DiMattei; Tom Haverty; Andrew Murphy; Laura Orescovich; Linda
Russo; Lisa Thomas
Library/Media Center
Sharon Burke Library/ Media Specialist; Kathleen Drummey
Health Office
Lynn Dunn; Maryellen Kirwan
Secretarial Staff
Laura DiBacco; Illeana Napoli; Carmen O'Rourke; Valerie O'Brien; Patricia Shields
Cafeteria
Christina Barraford- Manager; Maria Caruso; Paul Collins; Geraldine Donahue; Joanne Fuccione;
Muriel Hall; Cornelia Kurchian; Nancy Learned; Mary Messuri; Laura O'Brien; Martina
O'Keeffe; Dolores Souther; Maureen Zaya
Maintenance
Paul Dudley; Moe Hillis; Joseph LaVita
Resource Officer
Officer Corey Santasky
Supervisor of Students
Timothy Parachojuk
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ARTHUR W. COOLIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNUAL RPEORT
Sarah Marchant, Principal
Marie Pink, Assistant Principal
Introduction
The mission of Coolidge Middle School is to create a challenging and respectful environment for
all students and to provide the varied experiences necessary for becoming confident, independent
learners. The Arthur W. Coolidge Middle School continues to strengthen this mission by
fostering a "learning community" for all, including staff, students, and parents. Our school
community is characterized by a shared mission and vision, collective inquiry that accompanies a
constant striving to improve, an organizational structure of collaborative teams that share a
common purpose, a willingness to try new approaches, and annual self - assessment to examine
results. As we continue striving to successfully address the social, physical, intellectual, and
emotional needs of all our students, we look forward to accomplishing the new goals set forth in
our School Improvement Plan—while at the same time, we celebrate our successes of the
previous year. Below are just a few of the highlights...
Student Activities and Programs
"Welcome to Coolidge" for Incoming 6th Grade
In August, we once again offered our acclaimed transition program Welcome to Coolidge for
incoming 6th grade students. This program prepares students for a stress -free start to the school
year. Participants get to know some staff members, become comfortable with the building layout,
locate their locker (and learn how to open a combination lock), and know what is expected of a
sixth grade student. They get to review their middle school schedule, participate in team
building activities, and learn important study skills. Over a hundred students attended, and
students not only learned useful information... but also (and most importantly) had a great time!
"Nature's Classroom" at Prindle Pond
Many Coolidge 7th graders participated in our 21 st annual Nature's Classroom program at Prindle
Pond during April break. Many thanks to Ms. Anderson who coordinated the five day trip and to
all the staff and parent chaperones who helped make this such a wonderful experience for all the
students.
Trip to Quebec
In October, Team Gemini 8th graders travelled to Quebec, Canada. In addition to enriching their
study of French, students also visited such sites as the beautiful Basilique de St. Anne de
Beaupre, the waterfalls at la Chute de Montmorency on the Beaupre coast, la Citadelle - a
military fort adjoining the famous Plains of Abraham, le Chateau Frontenac, a sound and light
show about the history of Quebec at the Musee du Fort, and la Sucrerie (Sugar Shack) where
everyone learned how to make maple syrup and enjoyed an evening of traditional dancing and
folk songs. Thanks to all the students who attended for being wonderful representatives of both
our school and country, to Ms. Klein for coordinating the trip, and to Ms. Cuscuna, Mr. Smith,
and Mr. Bernard for chaperoning!
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Trip to New York City
In May, Team Pegasus 8th graders travelled to New York City. Students had the opportunity to
learn more about our country's immigrant and cultural history by taking a boat tour of the Statue
of Liberty and Ellis Island. They also viewed NYC from the Top of the World, visited the NBC
Studios, enjoyed Salsa dancing lessons, ate dinner at an authentic Cuban restaurant, and attended
dinner at a medieval restaurant. Thanks to all the students who attended for being wonderful
representatives of the school, to Coolidge teachers (Mr. Bernard, Mr. Maattala, Ms. LeBow, and
myself) for chaperoning the adventures, and to Mr. Maattala for coordinating the entire trip!
Student Mentors
Marie Pink, our Assistant Principal, continued to expand our very successful student mentor
program. This program consists of high school students and Coolidge 8th graders who volunteer
to mentor younger students. This program has helped many middle school students to attain
better organizational skills, achieve at higher academic levels, and make better social
connections.
Coolidge Volunteers
Coolidge has also created a core group of student volunteers who assist with various tasks
throughout the school. Tasks include such items as shelving books in the library, organizing
various meeting spaces throughout the building, watering plants, cleaning fish tanks, making
sure computers are shut down each day, posting announcements on the school sign, and much
more. Thanks to Assistant Principal Marie Pink for coordinating this great program!
Coolidge Drama Presents The Wizard of Oz
In January of 2013, Coolidge Drama Club enjoyed producing the musical The Wizard of Oz, and
it was a great success. Congratulations to Director Lori Mandolese, Musical Coordinator
Samantha Prindiville, and to all the cast and crew!
A Long Walk to Water: All- School Read/ Simon Deng Visit
During the spring of 2013, the entire school participated in an all- school read of the book A Lone
Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park. Discussions about the book then occurred in Advisory
groups, allowing for a meaningful understanding about the "lost boys" of Sudan and the past and
current struggles of many of its inhabitants. We then had the pleasure of hearing from visiting
speaker, Simon Deng, a human rights activist from the Sudan and a past "lost boy" himself. This
entire experience, funded by the Reading Education Foundation, was extremely meaningful to
both the adults and the students school -wide.
Annual "Olympiad Day"
In February, Coolidge once again held our school -wide Olympiad. This day has become a
wonderful tradition at Coolidge for many years, and brings the entire school community
together. Thanks to all the parent volunteers, to all the students, to all the staff for once again
coordinating a very successful and enjoyable day!
Family Math & Science Night
In March, Coolidge presented its annual Family Math & Science Night for students in grades 5 -
8 and their family members. Hundreds of students and parents enjoyed a fun evening of math,
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science, engineering, and technology activities. It also provided an excellent transition activity
for the fall's entering 6th graders. Special thanks to Coolidge teacher Jackie Heslin for
coordinating this night,-and to all the parents and teachers who volunteered their time and efforts
to make the evening a success.
Coolidge Wordmasters
Coolidge participated this year in the WordMasters Challenge —a national Language Arts
competition entered by approximately 220,000 students annually, which consists of three
separate meets held at intervals during the school year. Throughout the year, many Coolidge
students achieved high honors in this rigorous competition, including earning the 8th position out
of 115 schools. Congratulations to all of them!
Special Olympics
For the last nine years, students from the Reading Public Schools have participated in the annual
Special Olympics. This year, Reading (and Coolidge) again sent many athletes to participate in
the track and field events, and the spirit and enthusiasm by our athletes, coaches, and their
supporters were incredible. Congratulations to all the medal winners and thanks to all the
Reading staff and students who participated this year! Special thanks also go out to Ms. Herlihy
for coordinating the trip for the students that day, and to all the district's staff and students who
represented Reading so proudly at this event.
Memorial Day Ceremony
This year, Coolidge students again learned about the meaning and significance of the Memorial
Day holiday by preparing and participating in a special ceremony with the entire student body.
After several days of morning announcements and then a homeroom - advisory activity, each
Coolidge student had the opportunity to place a small American flag around the school property
to honor the memory of all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. As Coolidge
musicians played taps, almost five hundred students walked in silent procession around the
school property. Each flag was placed in memory ... for all of the individuals who have
sacrificed their lives for all of us, both the recently fallen —and those throughout our nation's
entire history.
Student Honors
Coolidge was proud that many students were again recognized for their talents in various
programs and/or competitions throughout the year. Just a few examples include...
Science Olympiad Team: State Champs
On Saturday, March 16th, the Coolidge Science Olympiad Team won first place in the
Massachusetts Middle School Science OlyTXiad State Competition at Assumption College in
Worcester, Massachusetts. This is the 20 year that the team has earned the honor of
representing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the National Science Olympiad
Competition, which took place this year in Dayton, Ohio in May. Congratulations to all the
students on the team, to Head Coach Karawan Meade, and to all the other teachers, coaches,
community members, and high school team alumni who guided and supported this year's team!
Congratulations and thanks as well to the parent organization whose support helps to make
everything possible!
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Jazz Band Receives Gold Medal
Congratulations to all the students of the Middle School Jazz Band and to director Mr. Mulligan
for receiving a gold medal at the Massachusetts Association for Jazz Education Festival!
Northeastern Junior District Music Festival
Eleven Coolidge students were selected (by audition) for the Northeast Massachusetts District
Junior Music Festival, a prestigious Massachusetts Music Educators' Association event. The
program, for students in grades six through nine, is offered by the M.M.E.A. as an enrichment
opportunity, providing a musical experience to talented young people. These students were
chosen from among hundreds of students at the regional auditions in Methuen. Congratulations
to everyone on this great achievement!
Student "Agenda Book" Cover Contest
Congratulations to Eileen Sweeney, whose artwork was selected as the winning entry in this
year's Agenda Book Cover contest! Eileen received an iTunes gift card, and her design is now
on the cover on the 2013 -2014 Student Agenda books. Thanks to all the students who
participated!
Geography Bee .
Congratulations to all the students who participated in the annual Coolidge Geography Bee, and
especially to the 2013 Bee Champion, 8`h grader Matthew Bynes. Thanks go out also to the
Social Studies teachers of Coolidge for serving as organizers and judges for the bee, and to Mary
DeLai, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, for being the host and moderator of this all- school
event. Great job, everyone!
"Artsonia" Online Leadership Award
Coolidge students regularly had their artwork displayed on Artsonia. com, the world's largest .
online student art museum; and several students throughout the year were even featured as
nominees for Artist of the Week. In addition, this year, Coolidge received an "Artsonia
Leadership Award" for outstanding family and community involvement in education as well as
technology integration in the arts. The school ranked #5 of all schools in Massachusetts.
Artsonia manages school art galleries in a safe and educational manner, developing students'
pride and self - esteem, and involving parents and relatives in student arts education and
accomplishments. Thanks to Ms. Doane, and to all the students and their families for supporting
the arts at Coolidge.
"Project 351" Student to Represent Coolidge and Reading
Coolidge is proud to have one 80' grade student who represented the school and our community
at Governor Deval Patrick's "Project 351" event in January 2014. Kallie Doherty joined eighth
graders from all over the Commonwealth as representatives of the state's 351 cities and towns as
student ambassadors. They celebrated the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., and will work to
build an ethic of service across Massachusetts through projects in their own communities.
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Math Team Success
In May of 2013, Coolidge students participated in the annual math meet for the Intermediate
Mathematics League of Eastern Massachusetts. We are proud of the many students who
participated and who did so well, including awards won by at least one student per grade level.
Science Poetry Awards
One Coolidge student earned a first place award, while four others won second and third place
prices for the Boston College .Science Poetry Contest. This was a neat opportunity to combine
writing with science in a creative way!
Charity and Community Awareness
Coolidge students again participated in many charitable and humanitarian efforts, benefiting a
variety of organizations. Below are just a few examples from the year...
4ch Annual "Hoops for Heart" Day
Coolidge held its 5`h annual "Hoops for Heart" event on March 29h, and raised approximately
$15,000 for the American Heart Association! Our thanks go out to the many students who
participated in the day's events and to everyone who made the Coolidge day such a tremendous
success! Special thanks as well to Mr. Huizenga who coordinated the event and to all the staff
who helped make this a day full of incredible school spirit! While encouraging community
service, the "Hoops for Heart" day is also an educational program, with messages of staying
tobacco -free, eating healthy, and exercising regularly —all while raising dollars critical to the
development of lifesaving research. Before the final games of this year's Coolidge tournament,
all the students were honored to listen to guest speaker, Chris Wilcox, a Celtics player who
shared his story of his own struggles with heart health. The entire student body was then able to
cheer for their classmates who were in the final round of the tournament. Congratulations to
everyone for participating, for showing tremendous school spirit, and for helping to raise money
for a great cause!
Thanksgiving Food Drive
The Coolidge family once again supported the Reading Food Pantry as part of our annual
Thanksgiving Assembly. Coolidge "Team Explorer" coordinated the food drive and assembly
this year, and dozens of boxes of food and necessities were again donated to the Reading Food
Pantry. Thanks to all the staff and students who made the assembly and food drive so successful,
and especially for giving so many people something to be thankful for during the holiday season.
National Wear-Red Day
Coolidge supported the American Heart Association's national "Wear Red Day." Heart disease
is the No.I killer in America, and one in every 3 deaths in the US is due to cardiovascular
disease. Many Coolidge students and staff wore red to show their commitment to the fight
against heart disease and raised money for the American Heart Association.
Walk for Hunger
Again this year, the Coolidge community participated in the annual "Walk for Hunger" in
Boston in May and helped raise money to help the hungry. The funds raised help to support wide
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range of community hunger relief programs across the state." We at Coolidge commend all who
participated!
Courtyard Renovation
With the support and coordination with both the Reading Climate Advisory Committee (namely
Joan Boegel of this committee) and Home Depot, Team Explorer initiated and completed a full
renovation of one of Coolidge's interior courtyards. The goal was to clean, neaten, redesign, and
to create a space that would be more conducive to an "outdoor classroom" Thanks to Team
Explorer for their organization and creativity, as well as to the many volunteers who actually
completed the renovation. Special thanks to Mrs. Bruno, who organized the project for the team.
Professional Development, School Improvement. Efforts, and Staff /School Honors
The Coolidge community again coordinated and/or participated in many initiatives and events in
order to build school spirit, to assess our current programs, and to sustain our continuous
improvement efforts. Below are just a few examples from the year...
Blue Ribbon National Institute
The Reading Public Schools was proud to again partner with Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence
to 9resent our annual Blueprint for Educational Excellence National Institute on April I It' and
12 . The Institute featured local, regional, and national educators attending high - quality
professional development opportunities and visiting classrooms throughout the district. Along
with the 500 staff members of the Reading Public Schools, close to 300 other educators also
attended. This year's Institute also included outstanding keynote addresses by Dan Meyer, a
nationally recognized expert on creating the ideal learning environment for all students. Thanks
to everyone who helped make the Institute so successful! All of us can take great pride that
through such innovation and commitment to excellence, the Reading Public Schools not only
provides such first class professional development opportunities, but also can inspire such an
effective professional network of fellow educators from around the nation!
Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence
Coolidge Middle School was proud to again be featured at the 2013 Blue Ribbon Schools of
Excellence national conference. As a national "Lighthouse School," Coolidge staff members
Christine Steinhauser and Marcia Grant represented Coolidge at the conference. While there,
they (along with Meg Powers of Parker and Janet Dee of the HS) presented on how Coolidge and
Reading schools as a whole are using technology, including iPads and BYOD, in classes. Their
presentation included a video conference call with classes from Reading High School and
Coolidge. In addition to presenting, district representatives also had the opportunity to attend
numerous workshops, visit area schools, and to connect with professional colleagues from
outstanding schools across the nation.
Super Librarian Accolade
Coolidge librarian Chris Steinhauser was awarded the Super Librarian Accolade from the MA
School Library Association in March. This accolade recognizes Chris' dedication to supporting
students with research, technology, and forward - thinking library skills. Congratulations on an
award well earned, Chris!
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Professional Conferences
Coolidge staff members also attended and/or presented at other professional conference
throughout the year, such as the New England League of Middle Schools (NELMS) annual
conference, the New England English Language Arts conference, School Reform Initiative
Conference, and others.
WALTER S. PARKER MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT
Principal Douglas Lyons
Assistant Principal Brendan Norton
Introduction
The Walter S. Parker Middle School continually works to improve through a process which
addresses three main areas of need; curriculum, instruction and assessment, school climate and
shared leadership. Staff, parents, students and community members are working together to build
a school community which focuses on the needs of pre - adolescents and adolescents,
educationally, socially and emotionally. Part of this process is to reach out to the Reading
Community and beyond as we continue the Parker tradition of being a school which values life-
long learning, and service to the community.
School Accomplishments
School Improvement Plan
The 2013 -2014 School Improvement Plan (SIP) was written by the Principal and the School Site
Council in the spring of 2013. This was a change this year, where our intent was to open school
with our School Improvement Plan drafted and in place giving teachers an opportunity to better
align their goals with the district and school. The School Site Council is comprised of four
parents, two teachers, one community representative, the assistant principal and the principal.
The plan correlates directly to the District Improvement Goals and the new district vision
statement: "...the Reading Public Schools to continue fulfilling the promise of our mission by
becoming a model of educational excellence in preparing students for an ever - changing complex
society..." The focus of the 2013 -2014 Parker School Improvement Plans is: Improving
Teaching and Learning, Common Core Curriculum, Communication, School Culture and .Shared
Leadership; including student's social/emotional safety and development. The School
Improvement Goals are SMART Goals and are a product of the collaborative work completed
with the Administrative Council, teacher leaders and the School Site Council.
The Parker SIP goals are as follows:
School- Improvement Goal 1: Teachers will collaborate to expand, share and teach engaging
lessons that require students to produce three artifacts, assessments, student work, student
performance or written work in each content area that corresponds to an instructional or
performance standard.
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School Improvement Goal 2: The teachers and administration will work as a learning
community to create and administer three surveys and three feedback opportunities during early
release times to measure the impact of professional learning at Parker Middle School and how
that correlates to student performance.
School Improvement Goal 3: We will implement the tiered system of support to focus
resources to improve student performance as measured by student grades, MCAS Performance
Levels and Student Growth Percentiles (SGP) by creating behavioral, academic and social
emotional interventions. The administration reviews and reports out monthly to the school site
council on the achievement and the progress toward our school improvement goals.
Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence
Parker Middle School is a Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, Lighthouse School. The award is
given to schools that have scored in the distinguished category in all nine of the BR `Categories
for Improvement.' The nine areas are: Student Focus and Support; School Organization and
Culture; Challenging Standards and Curriculum; Active Teaching and Learning; Technology
Integration; Professional Community; Leadership and Educational Vitality; School, Family, and
Community Partnerships; Indicators of Success.
The Walter S. Parker Middle School administration and teacher leaders continue to use the Blue
Ribbon Schools of Excellence Principles as a reference document to review and assess programs
and structures annually. Parker teachers and administrators also continue to attend the Blue
Ribbon National Conference. In addition, Parker teachers and administrators attend and present
annually at the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence National Institute hosted in Reading in the
spring. In the spring of 2014 Parker teachers will present at the conference sharing instructional
practices that include team writing goals, technology integration, shared leadership, Critical
Friends Groups and District Determined Measures (DDM's). Additionally, three teacher leaders
presented on the topic of Technology Integration and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) at the
National Blue Ribbon Conference in Florida in December.
Turning Points and School Reform Initiative
The Turning Points report from the Carnegie Foundation is a result of over fifteen years of
research done in middle schools on how pre - adolescents and adolescents learn best. The report
has a list of principles and practices that middle schools should adhere to if they are to address
the educational, social, and emotional needs, of students who are "in the middle" between
elementary school and high school.
Parker Middle School is in its tenth year of membership in the National Turning Points Network
located at the Center for Collaborative Education, in Boston, MA. Some of the changes that
resulted from our collaborative work with SRI and the TP Network address the needs of student
achievement, student assessment, school climate, classroom culture, shared leadership,
collaboration, communication, and staff development. To continue and expand on this work,
eight members from both middle schools attended the National School Reform Initiative (SRI)
Winter Meeting in Boston, MA.
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New England League of Middle Schools - NELMS
As a member of the New England League of Middle Schools - NELMS, the Parker community
has had many opportunities to go to conferences and workshops to increase the knowledge in our
building around research pertaining to middle schools, and teaching and learning. In the fall of
2010, and again in 2013, Parker was determined to be a NELMS Spotlight School. As a result of
this distinction, we continue to host visiting teams of teachers and administrators who hope to
replicate some of the structures and professional learning practices to improve student learning in
their home schools. In the spring two teams from Parker will again be presenting at the NELMS
Conference in Rhode Island.
Professional Development and Adult Learning
A fundamental part of the professional development and the success that Parker Middle School
has had, and will continue to have, is directly due to teacher learning, and teachers teaching one
another. This work was recently captured in the book "Leading or Powerful Learning: A Guide
for Instructional Leaders by Breidenstein, Fahey, Glickman and Hensley." The research of the
authors and the teacher work they cited from Parker Middle School is most encouraging and has
led to us refining and formalizing our professional learning and our professional learning
communities.
There are numerous opportunities for teachers to learn about Facilitative leadership, Critical
Friends Groups, inquiry math, classroom discourse, differentiated instruction, project based
learning, engaged learners, data analysis, literacy models, numeracy, Smartboard technology,
blogs, wikis, podcasting, Moodle, Excel, Inspiration, MassOne, Kurzweil, United Steaming,
health and wellness, pragmatics, Glogster, Edline, Gradequick, drug awareness, curriculum
mapping, restraint, safety, as well as Bullying Training. The offerings listed above are
professional development offerings at the school and district level. In addition, the district has
stream -lined a portion of the professional development/professional learning to be completed
during the school day when possible and to follow the cohort model to best utilize and support
teachers while learning and incorporating new methodologies into curricula areas.
Teacher leaders and administrators have taken on the new teacher evaluation system, mapping
the new common core standards, as well as developing programming to support the behavioral
health of all students. A focus for us this. year continues to be helping students and teachers
make their work and their practice public. Specifically in regard to student work we use the
phrase "...creating work for an audience greater than one..." As students and teachers share
their work with others they get feedback and gain a sense of clarity and confidence through the
process. We have widened the focus to include common language and opportunities for students
to give and share feedback and also post the changes to the work that they are publishing or
making public.
In addition we have continued, developing in -house experts and opportunities for teachers to
teach and learn from one another. The concept of teachers teaching and learning from one
another is invaluable because it allows teachers to make relationships and continually share and
receive feedback as they work to integrate technology and make changes in their pedagogy. This
professional learning model has had a profoundly positive impact on our school culture.
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A most notable and significant learning opportunity that has impacted technology integration
into classroom instruction at Parker is the Expanding the Boundaries to Teaching and Learning
Course EBTL and now EBTL II, taught by the Superintendent and teacher leaders. This is a
year -long, six credit college course where teachers and administrators learn and experience new
technologies together.
Instructional Leadership and Curriculum Work at the Middle Schools
(Parker and Coolidge)
Teacher Leaders, Principals and the Superintendents have worked collaboratively refining and
implementing the use of SMART Goals, the new Educator Growth Plans, and the new TAP
Process and also the new Common Core Curriculum Standards in Mathematics and English
Language Arts. Teacher Leaders, from Parker and Coolidge have facilitated groups during early
release times and professional days in Math and ELA to review assessable standards, map
curriculum and look very closely at instructional practices that develop skills to use and apply
the standards they are learning.
Instructional Leadership and Curriculum Work at the Middle Schools
(Parker and Coolidge)
Additionally, two new courses have been added to the master schedule. A new Health Class was
added for all seventh graders as. part of the district commitment to behavioral health. A new
Engineering Elective called Project Lead the Way was also added to grade eight to serve a
growing population of students who have an interest in engineering and design build activities.
Core Values
We are in our eighth year focusing on our Core Values of Kindness, Community and Personal
Best. New teacher were trained in the new Bullying Law and the District Anti- Bullying Plan
which includes the ability to report incidents on -line and also anonymously via text. We are in
our second year implementing the new research based curriculum, Second Step which includes
lessons at grades 6 -8. As noted above we have added Health in grade seven and are expanding
our outreach and ability to support students at risk using Teen Screen, MTSS, and SST.
Special Education and Guidance Services
Special Education continues to be a major area of focus for us at Parker. Currently, 18% of our
student populations are on Individual Education Programs (IEP's). The Language Based
Learning Disabilities Program (the LLD Program) for the district is at Parker Middle School and
is growing annually. We continue to individualize teaching and academic support in the LLD
Program and Learning Centers for students with disabilities. To better meet the needs of
students, we have grown our substantially separate math and social studies programs from two
grades to three in math and for grade six in social studies.. Students in grades 6 -8 receive
additional support in math and ELA during FLEX and Team periods. Additionally, we have
added an executive function and pragmatics elective for grade eight students to allow greater
flexibility for students to pursue other interests during the elective and enrichment blocks.
Special Education Teachers have worked with regular education teachers to best create
accommodations and modifications for students to allow them to access the curriculum. Student
Goals, Measured Benchmarks and Service grids on Individual Education Programs are being
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revised to further meet the needs of each student. All goals are now written in the SMART Goal
format with greater emphasis on common measures within benchmarks.
The Guidance Department continues to test and support students with disabilities. A new
guidance model was implemented this year where one of our two school psychologists'
schedules and completes special education testing, has worked with teams on the new Student
Support Team (SST) model as well as the new Massachusetts Tiered System of Support (MTSS)
for students. Our second school psychologist is also part of the SST and MTSS work, but spends
most of her time providing counseling support for students and student groups who are having
difficulty participating in their learning due to social/emotional, behavioral or mental health
needs. Additionally, our school psychologists are collaborating with Wediko to assess and refine
our team practices to best support the health needs of all students.
Technology Integration and Planning
A balanced, District Technology Plan that supports hardware, software and learning
opportunities for teachers and students has been the key to teachers learning new technologies
and integrating them into the curriculum. As noted above, the opportunity for teachers to teach
and learn with one another has been very effective in integrating technology into our classrooms.
Also the Expanding the Boundaries to Teaching and Learning (EBTL) class has been very
effective getting the latest technology into teachers' classrooms as well. At this time, almost all
of our teachers have completed this course. The Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), our one -on-
one initiative has grown steadily. The initiative has expanded from one team in grade eight to all
of grade seven and eight with approximately 30% of our students using phones, tablets and
laptops in their learning daily.
Faculty have been integrating iPods, cell phones, Smartboards, Edline, Web -Based Grade Quick,
document cameras, Wiki's, Blogs, Quia, Moodle, Edmodo, Glogster and other video and media
into the school day at Parker. Additional support from the district has allowed us to add a new
mobile lab for Project Lead the Way, as well as iPads in Math, Special Education, Science and
ELA.
Improved Home /School Communication
With the help of the Team Leaders, School Council and the PTO, we have improved
communication within the school and with community at large. For the seventh year, all teams
held parent coffees, a chance for teachers to talk informally with parents. Administrators
completed several off campus coffees in the fall to meet parents and give them an opportunity to
talk about transitioning to the middle schools and also about the changes that students are facing.
Student schedules were mailed to all homes and uploaded onto Edline in August. The PTO and
School Council worked together to communicate safety issues to parents, particularly in the areas
Bullying and the development of the new District Bullying Plan. Edline, the Weekly Update to
Teachers and Parents, the Parker PTO Facebook Page, the Principal's Blog have all expanded
this year. We currently communicate with more than 96% of our parents electronically. Students
all receive a school e -mail address and are trained on Edline, the Library page, databases to do
research as well as teacher and class pages to access class information daily.
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Increased Educational and Enrichment Activities
Summer programs were held at Parker this summer, some created and implemented by Parker
staff, others as part of the Reading Enrichment Summer Academy. The Welcome to Parker
Course, an activity based program where incoming 6`h grade students learned about the school
and its programs. Also, staff and parents met regularly to provide enrichment and health
assemblies for students, and to plan and revise the annual field trips. The following enrichment
activities and trips are planned and have taken or will take place in the 2012 -2013 school -year.
• The French Trip - 8`h Grade
• Nature's Classroom - 7`h Grade
• Eco -Club to Costa Rica - 8th Grade
• Science Olympiad - 7th and 8th Grade
• School Musical — High School Musical Jr.
• Little Farm Trip — 6th Grade
• Challenger Trip — 6th Grade
• Merrimack Valley Repertoire Theatre — 8th Grade
• North Shore Music Theatre — 7th Grade
• Plum Island Trip — 6th Grade
• Washington D.C. — 8th Grade
The Peer Leaders and Service and Student Council groups continued to work as key members of
the school community who work to improve school climate and do community service. The
after - school enrichment program expanded this year and includes Anime Art, Art Studio,
Basketball, Board Games, Clay Club, Color Guard, Knitting and Crocheting Basics, Dodge Ball,
Field Hockey, Flag Football, Flash Animation, Floor Hockey, French Club, Gymnastics, Hip
Hop, Jazz Club, Homework Club, Knitting, Math Team, Science Creativity Club, Scholastic Art
Preparation, Eco- Science Club, SIMCity Science, Spanish Club, Stamping & Scrapbooking, the
Talent Show, the on -line student newspaper (the Quill) and Whiffleball.
New Staff
We welcome four new staff members to Parker Middle School this year. We welcome Jessica
Brehaut, who is teaching 8th Grade Social Studies, Marti Neugarten who is joining the LLD and
801 grade Learning Center staff, Carla Ricci is not new to Reading but is returning from
completing a year of service work in Africa and last but not least, Brendan Norton who started
in July as our new Assistant Principal.
A. M. BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT
Principal Karen Callan & Principal Heather Leonard
2013 was an exciting year of change and transition for Barrows Elementary School. Barrows
continues to focus on teaching the whole child; academically, socially, and emotionally while
fostering a strong community of learners and their families.
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Curriculum and Instruction
This year the district implemented the Math in Focus Curriculum Program. The teachers attended
trainings over the summer and during the 2013 -2014 school year. District parent nights were also
held to educate parents on the program.
Barrows Elementary School has fully implemented the Common Core Standards and continues
to use the standards as a focus in teaching and assessing across all content areas. Nancy Walcott,
Sue Viegas, and Maureen Spalluto were trained and have begun to implement the Lucy Calkins
writing program. A partnership was formed with North Andover as a way to train teachers in the
Lucy Calkins Units of Study.
In April the Blue Ribbon Institute was held in Reading. Barrows was a site visit school. Visitors
came to see best practices of teaching and learning.
Faculty and Staff
All teachers participated in building or district committees that address various aspects of school
improvement including report cards, safety, school leadership, technology, and challenging
standards and curriculum.
New faculty joining the Barrows Staff for the 2013 -2014 school year include Chris Synnott
(special education, grade 5), Jessica Tufts (special education, grade 4), Debbie Forestell (1/2 day
Kindergarten), and Dale Carberry (special education team chair.)
Administration
School Year 2012 -2013 was Principal Karen Callan's final year at Barrows Elementary School,
as she retired after service Reading Public Schools as the Barrows Principal for 16 successful
years. Her service to the learners of Reading continues to be appreciated by all. Heather
Leonard was hired to serve as Principal of Barrows Elementary starting in July 2013.
Students
Barrows' population remains steady with almost 400 students ranging from kindergarten through
grade five. There are three classrooms of each grade level, two full -day kindergarten classes and
two half -day kindergarten classes. One of each of the grades 3 -5 classrooms houses a co- taught
classroom supporting students in the Developmental Learning Center, a program for children on
the autism spectrum. Additionally, Barrows has a sub - separate classroom for grades 3 -5 that
supports the Developmental Learning Center students. The Developmental Learning Center
program is in the process of transitioning to Birch Meadow Elementary School over the next 3
school years to provide consistency with peers in the middle school.
Student Data
Barrows student success is evident in our MCAS scores with additional supporting data from
classroom -based assessments. Barrows was identified as a Massachusetts Level 1 school for
meeting our 2013 MCAS target performance for the entire school population as well as for our
high -needs learners. Regular building based assessments indicate students make significant
progress in the areas of reading and math on a consistent basis. Staff continues to utilize grade-
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level data meetings as an opportunity to review data, discuss student needs, and determine next
instructional steps.
Technology
The continued generosity of the Barrows PTO has provided for additional IPADs to be
purchased for Barrows Elementary School. Every classroom in the school has 5 IPADs (with
some classrooms having up to 12!) for students to use in their learning. Heather Murphy and
Sarah Lanzo along with some Barrows 4th grade students presented the IPADs to the School
Committee early in 2013. The integration of the IPADs has allowed for a more creative
curriculum where students explore and create projects and presentations that go beyond book
learning. Additionally, each classroom is equipped with a SmartBoard, laptop computer, and
Redcat voice amplification devices to support needs of all learners.
Safety and Security
Barrows, along with all schools in the Reading district, continued to emphasize the safety on
daily activities. Barrows has adopted the A.L.i.C.E. enhanced safety procedures and continues to
conduct safety drills to ensure consistency of safety protocols. Additional work on safety
includes evaluation and enhancement of the security of the building facilities, student, parent,
and staff training about anti - bullying policies and prevention, and more.
Community Outreach and Student Enrichment
Barrows continues to keep Community Outreach as an opportunity for our all children. As in the
past years, our young students are learning to be future leaders through the Student Council. The
advisors; Ms. Heather Mustone and Ms. Mary Dempsey/McGrath guide students in grades 3 -5 in
many outreach projects including, food drives, coat collections, Boston Strong, and more. As
leaders the members work with the younger grades to present information about upcoming
events. The Kindergarten team of Nancy Walcott and Sarah Lentz held their annual Mitten Tree
collection in February.
Barrows all- school assemblies have been wonderful enrichment opportunities to reinforce the
lifelong guidelines for all students. Additionally, assemblies have included students developing
our school rules, anti - bullying assemblies, a winter all- school sing along, and presentations by
our Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students to recognize Veterans Day. The Barrows PTO
continues to provide enrichment opportunities through speakers, presentations, and field trips to
all grades in the school. A showcase event included a visit from artist Rob Surette and his Hero
Art presentation.
Additional enrichment opportunities included a performance by the after school chorus at the all -
school assembly in February, Read Across America assembly on March 6th, DLC students
attending the Malden School Day Special Olympics in May, the annual Fun Run on May 21st,
and an all- school assembly for Mrs. Callan on June 12th. -
Parent Involvement
The Barrows PTO and Barrows parents and families continue to be a strong support system for
the Barrows community. Their generous support of both time and money has been mentioned
above. Additionally, annual events including the Back to School Picnic, Halloween Monster
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Mash, Winter Craft Fair, Beautification Day, Book Fairs and many more create opportunities for
the Barrows Community to celebrate their community. The 2013 -2014 PTO board includes the
following parents; Liz Whitelam, Carey Morgan, Rebecca Schromm, Dan McCarthy, and
Jonathan Thorn.
The Barrows School Council is flourishing with participation from many staff, parents, and
community members. The 2013 -2014 school year School Council includes the following
members; Aly Curry, Ann Cruickshank, Ellen Lamarche, Deborah Forestell, Heather Leonard,
Sarah Lanzo, Laura LaFrancesca, Laura Mahoney, Liz Whitelam, Maria Kempner, Cathy
McInerney, Heather Mustone, and Maureen Spalluto. The School Council is focused on getting
feedback from parents, staff, and students to help identify and form the School Improvement
Goals for the next 3 -5 school years.
In conclusion, Barrows continues to be an enriching and vibrant learning environment. We love
the challenge of teaching and working with the children of Reading. We hope to instill the values
that are important to the community, create a love of learning, and prepare our students to meet
the challenges of the world that awaits them.
BIRCH MEADOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT
Principal Eric Sprung
Birch Meadow Elementary School is pleased to present the many achievements from the past
school year, and we certainly have much to look forward to in 2014. According to state testing
data, the school has seen many student improvements in the past year. In addition, district testing
indicates students . in Grades K — 5 are showing solid gains in reading fluency and
comprehension. These positive gains are a credit to the Birch Meadow staff. We are pleased to
have many new instructional staff in the areas of special education, classroom teachers, and
tutors.
DLC Program
This year Birch Meadow is excited to welcome a new program to our school. The incorporation
of students in the district wide DLC program has enhanced the learning and environment at our
school. The students in the program are included in regular education classrooms and provided
small group instruction as necessary. These students, many of whom are autistic, have reminded
us how Birch Meadow is a school where we welcome all students.
New Staff
This year we have welcomed a number of new staff members. We welcome new Special Ed.
Chairperson — Kelley Bostwick, School Psychologist — Anna Kyritsis, Physical Therapist —
Maria Fitzpatrick, Speech Therapist — Jennifer Zercher, Library/Media Specialist - Tracy Hybl,
Grade 1 Teacher — Johanna Anderson, DLC staff from Barrows — Alicia Wells, Kate Steer, and
Jennifer Kobrenski, new DLC Teacher Elisa Piskura, new Paraeducators Christine DiFilippo,
Martha Evangelista, Suzanne Kioussis, Kaitlin Parsons, Mary Plowden, Julie Spinuzzi, Mary
Beth Thomas, DeAnne Pontone, Richard Belmonte,— Reg. Ed Tutor — Lisa Looby and Custodian
— Catino Masotta. Each of these staff members has enhanced the Birch Meadow School culture.
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Library/Media Program
We are in the process of making a number of improvements to the Birch Meadow library /media
center. Along with a new library /media specialist we are replacing the carpet in the library /media
space. The computer lab will also be receiving new tables and computers. These improvements
will not only enhance our daily technology instruction, but prepare us for the PARCC test which
will be completed on computers.
PTO
The Birch Meadow PTO was honored by PTO magazine as one of the parent groups of the year
for the second year in a row. The Birch Meadow PTO is a welcome part of the school
community. The PTO raises money to support field trips, enrichment programs, author days,
walk to school days, classroom materials, MCAS breakfast and much more. They have social
events such as an Intercultural Pot Luck Dinner, Spooky Fun Fair, and Adult Social. We are
fortunate the PTO helps to create a positive school culture for our students and families.
Leadership Team
Birch Meadow has a leadership team made up of staff members across the grade levels. This
year the Birch Meadow leadership team created a new set of values, assembly structure, and
strategies to reinforce the Birch Meadow Way. Along with the school structures in place, the
leadership team has been meeting throughout the year to create internal routines and
interventions to support all students. The new Birch Meadow Way, assembly structure, student
supports, and continued work done by the leadership team will ensure school structures and
individual support are in place for the foreseeable future.
Camp Bournedale
This fall our fifth grade students had the opportunity to attend an overnight field trip to Camp
Bournedale in Plymouth, MA. The trip with Killam Elementary fifth grade students provided the
opportunity for students to make connections across schools, enhance valuable friendships, and
learn curriculum. The trip included an adventure course, lobster boat trip, shark dissection, magic
show, and more. Students and chaperones came back from Camp with positive feedback that will
surely make this trip a tradition for years to come.
School and Student Council Program
This year our School Council is focusing their energy on revising our Birch Meadow School web
site and communication mechanism. Parents have requested that -we revise and improve the
types of information which they receive from our school. We are looking to create a web page
that highlights the many strengths of our school and provide essential information. During this
process we are looking to build upon the PTO Facebook account and Twitter account for our
school.
Our Student Council continues to prosper with support of fourth and fifth grade students. They
helped coordinate coat drives, Pennies for Patients, the school store, and movie nights. This
group of leaders enhances our school environment where student learning comes first.
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JOSHUA EATON SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT
Principal Karen Feeney
The Joshua Eaton School is proud of its accomplishments during 2013. There has been a
continuous focus on promoting excellence in all areas from academics to extracurricular
activities to school community involvement.
Curriculum and Instruction
A main focus for professional development was in writing. Teachers began implementing the
Lucy Calkins writing program. A partnership was formed with North Andover as a way to train
teachers in the Lucy Calkins Units of Study. Teachers Tricia Stodden, Michelle Ofilos, Bill
Lewis, Pat Doherty and Krista Erikson attended the Writing Institute. Trainings were held in
Reading and in North Andover. With parental support a school wide publishing room continued
to be a success. There were over 600 pieces of student work that were published. In June of 2013
Joshua Eaton held its first annual Junior Author's Fest. This was a day that was dedicated to
celebrating the writing that students have done throughout the school year. Parent volunteers
were assigned to groups of students and time was given for them to share their published work.
This year the district implemented the Math in Focus Math Program. The teachers attended
trainings over the summer and during the 2013 -2014 school year. Parent nights were also held to
educate parents on the program.
During the 2012 -2013 school year students in grades 3 -5 were taught using the specialty teaching
model. Students traveled as a homeroom class to different teachers to be taught content areas
(math, writing, science and social studies) by expert teachers. Through the use of surveys
(parents, teachers, and students) the decision was made to not continue this model in grade 3 but
continue this model in grades 4 and 5.
In December Principal Karen Feeney attended the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence conference
in Florida. She presented "You've Got the WRITE Stuff' which outlined to timeline of events
that moved writing forward at the Joshua Eaton Elementary. In April the Blue Ribbon Institute
was held in Reading. Joshua Eaton was a site visit school. Visitors came to see best practices of
teaching and learning. Teachers from the Joshua Eaton School presented at the Reading Blue
Ribbon Conference.
Teachers Michelle Ofilos and Jody Carregal along with Principal Karen Feeney presented to the
School Committee in October. They presented an update on a past presentation about writing at
Joshua Eaton. A timeline of 3 years of progress was presented as a follow up to the 2010 School
Committee presentation.
Joshua Eaton is implementing technology to enhance student learning. 45 iPads have been
purchased for the school along with 20 iPods. Teachers are being trained on ways to use these
forms of technology to engage students in their learning.
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Community Outreach
Our 15th Annual Veterans Day Assembly was a wonderful tribute to our special guests. Over 75
veterans enjoyed the performances of the Joshua Eaton students and the now - retired "Singing
State Trooper" Dan Clark. The students sang several songs and recited poems in honor of the
veterans. Students Dan O'Connor and Casey Waldman served as emcees.
Over 200 grandparents and local senior citizens attended the 15th annual Senior Tea and enjoyed
the performance of more than 100 students with an entertaining selection of songs as directed by
music teacher Brittany Bauman.
The entire school community is proud of the wonderful spirit of giving at Eaton. Through the
efforts of our PTO and Student Council, students supported the less fortunate in the community
through contributions for Thanksgiving baskets and other drives such as the coat drive and
Operation Warm and Fuzzy. Joshua Eaton Cares donated money raised by the student council to
the One Fund to support those affected by the Sandy Hook Elementary and the Marathon
Attacks. Over $1,000 was donated to the Northeast Veterans Outreach Center in Haverhill from
the student penny drive and a family donation.
Parental Involvement
Joshua Eaton is most fortunate to have many dedicated parent volunteers. The PTO, under the
leadership of Presidents Ami Dolan (2011- present) raised thousands of dollars to support
enrichment activities for student learning and provided many fun social events for families.
Annual activities such as the Back to School Picnic, Halloween Howl, Ice Cream Social, and
Junior Author Fest (day and night event) were all big hits with parents and children alike.
The School Advisory Council, comprised of the Principal and parent and teacher representatives,
focused on the School Improvement Plan goals, particularly for parental support. SAC sponsored
a parent program to educate parents on Bullying. The District Attorney's office presented a
workshop which included an overview on the anti - bullying law as well as the different forms of
bullying. The members of the Council for 2013 were parent representatives Diane Naczas,
Michelle Ferullo, and Kathy Hackett. The teacher representatives were Jody Carregal and Jane
Merrill.
In 2012 The Dads of Joshua Eaton created the Joshua Eaton Jaguar Bowl. This is a flag football
game that has proceeds donated to a father in need. This year the 2nd annual Joshua Eaton Jaguar
Bowl was held and proceeds benefited Marc Fucarile, a survivor of the marathon attacks.
Students
Joshua Eaton students showed great school spirit through their involvement in classroom and
extracurricular activities. School community and student recognition were incorporated into all -
school assemblies which featured monthly character goals.
Teachers Jessica Pavey, Nicole Cottone, Anne Manna, Jaime Quinn, and Michelle Callan
oversaw the Student Council. Our students were involved in school wide projects such as buddy
reading, spirit days, fundraising and taking on leadership roles within the school.
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A large number of students participated in the Lego Robotics program that was coordinated by
Parent David Ventola. They enjoyed designing projects to meet the team challenge they received
and participating in the first annual district -wide competition with students from other local
elementary schools.
Faculty and Staff
All teachers participated in building committees that address various aspects of school
improvement such as school culture, technology, and challenging standards and curriculum.
Joshua Eaton Principal attended the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence National Conference.
The National Conference was held in Orlando, Florida.
Joshua Eaton School is proud of its students, teachers and staff, and parent community. Together
we have created a wonderful learning environment for our students as we prepare them for their
futures in today's global society.
J.W. KILLAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT
A T.R.R.F.C.C. Place to Be!
Principal Catherine A. Giles
The J.W. Killam Elementary School has enjoyed a very exciting and successful 2013 year. As
the year comes to a close, we reflect on the year's highlights and all of our wonderful
accomplishments.
The J.W. Killam Elementary School is a T.R.R.F.C.C. (trustworthy, responsible, respectful, fair,
caring, and citizenship) learning community for all students, staff, and families.
Mission: Our school is a place where everyone belongs, achieves at their personal best and where
everyone's accomplishments are celebrated!
Vision: Our staff will work collaboratively to improve student learning and achievement so that
every child will leave the J.W. Killam Elementary School having met or exceeded district and
state standards.
T.R.R.F.C.C. New Staff Members
We have many new staff members this year — Allison Byrnes (Gr. 4), Lauren Gramolini (Gr. 4),
Meghan Caffrey (SSP), Hillary Sullivan (Learning Center), Holly Gallant (Music), Alice Gomez
(Psychologist), Amy Hussey (Art Teacher), and Ken Mahoney and Ben Trites (Custodians).
Curriculum Night
This year's Welcome Back/Curriculum Night was scheduled for Septemberl lth for grades 3 -5,
and September 5`" for grades K -2. This night was very informative and will help to get parents
and students back into the swing of school routines!
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PTO
The following are newly elected PTO officers this year: Jenn Kileen and Lynne Ventura, Co-
Presidents; Stacy Mazzarella, Secretary; and Kim Grady, Treasurer.
In September parents welcomed teachers back to school with a Welcome Back Luncheon and in
May a Teacher Appreciation Week was celebrated by a luncheon.
The PTO continues to work with TEAM T.R.R.F.C.C., ten teams and grouped PTO
events /activities together that share similar characteristics. When we work as a TEAM, Together
Everyone Achieves More! The PTO meets five times throughout the year to discuss important
topics and host guest speakers.
The PTO continues to fund enrichment programs that correspond to the K -5 grade level
curriculum to the enjoyment of all students.
ABCD Forms
We continue to implement our school -wide positive behavioral intervention ABCD forms to use
when students make choices that are unacceptable. This plan helps students to learn to be
responsible for their actions and be proactive in an attempt to make a better choice or solving the
problem. The document is created in the form of a letter so that students can complete the form
with the staff member who witnessed the unacceptable behavior and then take the form home to
review with their parents. The letter A represents antecedent, the B represents the behavior, the C
represents the logical consequence, and the D represents the do- about -it to fix the problem.
Bucket Filling Recognition
We continue to recognize our students' positive behavior efforts by recognizing: the Golden
Dustpan Award is presented to the classroom that demonstrated TRRFCC bucket filling
behaviors by helping to keep their classroom extra clean. The Golden Paintbrush for art; The
Golden Cone for PE; and The Golden Recorder is for music. The Golden Bookmark is for the
media center, and our newest addition, the golden spatula is for TRRFCC manners in the Kids'
cafe. Classrooms and/or students strive to earn these awards for each week.
Blue Ribbon Conference
In December, principal Cathy Giles attended and presented at the National Blue Ribbon
Conference and returned to Killam with many interesting ideas to implement in our school.
Book Fair
Our annual Book Fair was held in November. This is an event that is loved by the entire Killam
Community as it promotes reading and fosters a love of literature.
Conferences
Parent/Teacher Conference Day was held on Monday, December 9th. This year, in addition to
our standards -based report card, teachers distributed the newly developed Parents Guide to
Understanding the Standards at the conferences to use as a resource.
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Dr. Seuss/Read Across America Day!
We celebrated Read Across America Day during the month of March. In honor of this special
day, staff and students were invited to dress up as a favorite book character or genre. We had a
Seussical assembly with Mrs. Giles and Ms. Simopoulos that included answering some Seuss
trivia, and having students perform some of their favorite book skits.
Killam News Today
Again this year, the Killam News Today morning segments will be run through Ms. Simopoulos
in the media center. All classrooms log on and see the mini news show each morning. This year
we have incorporated the use of a green screen which makes our news show even more
interesting! Fifth graders begin as our newscasters but all upper grade students have the
opportunity to work the news desk throughout the school year. Our news segments will include
(depending on the day of the week) reciting our school pledge and the pledge of allegiance,
singing a patriotic song, saying a T.R.R.F.C.C. piece of advice, announcing student birthdays,
and sometimes, a "how -to" clip of a brain -based exercise for students to do in class!
KOALA
We continued to host KOALA after school enrichment programs with three separate sessions
being held during the school year.
Learning Fair
Our annual Learning Fair was held on April 2nd for students to share with families all of the great
things that happen during the school day.
Safety Drills
In January we held our annual lockdown drill and shelter in place drill. These drills help to
prepare staff and students for an emergency in the building that would require us to "lock down"
the building by securing all classrooms and offices.
MCAS
Testing started in March for Grades 3 -5 in Reading and English Language Arts (ELA). This year
staff members offered prep classes in the Language Arts Before School session that were so well
attended and 'also offered the- Math Before School session to help students prepare for MCAS
testing. In May students in Grades 3 -5 continued with this year's MCAS assessments in the
areas of Social Studies and Science.
T.R.R.F.F.C. Monthly Assemblies
Each month a different grade level hosted an all school assembly discussing and teaching all they
have learned about Citizenship, Responsibility, Fairness, Respect, Trustworthiness, and Caring.
There were invited guests in the community who were honored each month for contributing to
society, essays written, video presentations, and songs.
Recycling
Students will continue to recycle paper, plastic and books again this year to keep Killam green.
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School Council
Our School Council held its first meeting in October. It is the goal of this committee to work
closely with the Killam staff to be sure that we work towards accomplishing all of the goals in
our School Improvement Plan. We are proud to say we achieved approximately 90% of the goals
we had set in our School Improvement Plan.
Student Service Squad
We continue into our third year of our Student Service Squad Killam student program to our 3`a,
0, and 5' grade students. Killam Service Squad members must be very responsible. As a
member of our T.R.R.F.C.C. Service Squad, students will be assigned a "job" (which best suits
their learning style) and be required to report as this job requires and carry out their specific
responsibilities.
Understanding Disabilities
The Understanding Disabilities program continued this year with volunteers working with
students in Grades 1 -5 to help children see beyond people's disabilities and focus on the ways
that we are all the same inside. Through the use of books, videos, and hands on activities, the
program helps children gain a greater understanding of what it might be like to do things in a
different way. The program stresses all that people with disabilities can do and promotes a
culture of inclusion and acceptance. Understanding Disabilities will introduce 'a new Autism
Unit to Grade 5.
As noted, many exciting learning opportunities and events occurred during the 2013 calendar
year at the J.W. Killam Elementary School. We are looking forward to 2014 to continue our
journey on the Road to Excellence!
WOOD END ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT
Joanne King, Principal
Newly appointed Assistant Principal, Lisa Norcross, has created a school -wide Read Across
America program for students and families. This year's program includes Grandparents Day,
book fair & ice cream social, a variety of dress -up days, and an author visit! There will also be
trivia days, an art contest, and of course the Read -a -thon to raise money for students at Wood
End.
We welcomed three new staff members to the Wood End family, Amanda Lockerbie as our new
School Psychologist, Kelley Bostwick as our new Special Education Team Chairperson, and
Thomas Call as our new Physical Education Teacher.
Our new Student Council, made up of students in Grades 4 -5, provided their leadership for our
all- school fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, raising $2,373.14 during the
"Pennies for Patients " campaign.
Physical Education Teacher, Tom Call, promoted the "Jump Rope for Heart" campaign and the
Wood End community showed its support by raising $3,000 for the American Heart Association!
This was the largest donation to AHA in the history of Wood End!
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In addition, WE students participated in several community service projects including the annual
Anton's Coat Drive, REF Festival of Trees, and "Helping Our Troops" Soldier Drive.
Led by our music specialist, Melissa Steiger, the WE Chorus has grown to over 40 students in
Grades 3 -5. In addition, Ms. Steiger has created a ukulele chorus as well as the
"Boomwhackers" who perform several times during the year for our local community including
at the recent Festival of Trees in December.
Once again, students and staff led by teachers Jacquelyn Parker and Kyra Johnson participated in
the School Day Games as part of the Special Olympics, as well as the annual Buddy Walk
around Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield.
Twelve iPads were purchased to support the varied learning needs of students in our special
education programs while providing an opportunity for them to be more mobile learners.
WE 50' grade mathematics MCAS scores continue to show the highest student growth
percentages in the district.
A team of educators including Keri DiNapoli, Rebecca Figueroa, Lisa Norcross, Jacquelyn
Parker, and Principal Joanne King attended the National Conference of the Blue Ribbon Schools
of Excellence in December. They presented on the Writers Workshop now being implemented
K -8 in the Reading Public Schools as well as on building community partnerships.
Our wonderful PTO has provided numerous opportunities for enrichment programs for our
students including Curriculaughs, The Silly Laughing Musical Fun Poetry Show, Drumlin Farms
Petting Zoo, Dan Cripps Presents "Native American Perspectives," Tin Cup Adventures, Author
Kathleen Benner Duble, and a variety of field trips for each grade level. In addition, the PTO
has funded several professional development opportunities for staff to attend workshops and
conferences, including the Blue Ribbon Conference in Florida.
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Last Name
First Name
Location Description
Job Class Description
Leave of Absence
Davie
Cheryl
Birch Meadow Elementary School
Elementary Teacher
DiGiovanni
Kristen
Barrows Elementary School
Teacher Support Instruction
Ostuni
Jessica
Killam Elementary School
Psychologist Non Sped
Shea
Jessie
Killam Elementary School
Elementary Teacher
New Hires
Albrecht
Stacy
Barrows Elementary School
Para Professional Sped Sched
Albright
Raymond
Reading Memorial High School
High School Teacher
Anderson
Katie
Killam. Elementary School
Short Term Sub Teacher
Anderson
Katherine
Parker Middle School
Para Professional Sped Sched
Asgeirsson
Jon
School Facilities
Temp Custodian
Averback
Alan
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Bailey
Jessica
Reading Memorial High School
High School Teacher
Baker
Haley
School Central Office
Ext Day Teacher Assistant
Barbera
Cynthia
Coolidge Middle School
Middle School Teacher
Barrucci
Dianne
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Belmonte
Richard
Birch Meadow Elementary School
Para Professional Reg Ed Schd
Blackman
Eric
Reading Memorial High School
Non - Teacher Advisor
Bohannon
Stephen
School Facilities
Licensed Maintenance Staff
Bolognese
Ashley
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Bostwick
Kelley
Pupil Services
Special Ed Team Chair Admin
Bounas
William
Reading Memorial High School
Non - Teacher Advisor
Bove
Jennifer
Reading Memorial High School
Para Professional Sped Sched
Bradlee
Tiffany
Pupil Services
Extended Yr Prog Class Helper
Brehaut
Jessica
Parker Middle School
Middle School Teacher
Breton
Karen
School Food Service
Food Service Substitute
Brown
Allison
Coolidge Middle School
Para Professional Sped Sched
Burns
Annie
Coach Non - Employee
Coaching Assistant.
Butts
Deborah
Rise Pre - Kindergarten
Rise Director
Byrnes
Allison
Killam Elementary School
Elementary Teacher
Caffrey
Meghan
Killam Elementary School
Elementary Teacher
Cain
John
Coach Non - Employee
Non - Teacher Coach - Winter
Call
Thomas
Wood End Elementary School
Elementary Teacher
Capone
Lucille
School Substitutes
Substitute Reg Ed Assistant
Cardillo
Edward
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Carlin
Steven
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Carlson
Lauren
School Central Office
Extended Yr Prog Teacher
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Carter
Jason
Reading Memorial High School
Non - Teacher Advisor
Chase
Ellen
School Food Service
Food Service Substitute
Chrisos
Erin
Pupil Services
Extended Yr Prog Teacher
Civiletto
Margaret
School Central Office
Extended Yr Prog Teacher
Clarizia
Amy
School Central Office
Extended Yr Prog Class Helper
Clarke
Nathan
School Central Office
Summer School Teacher
Clarke
Nicholas
School-Central Office
Summer School Head Teacher
Colby
Amy
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Connolly
Susan
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Cook
Yvonne
Coolidge Middle School
Middle School Teacher
Coyne
Jerald
Coolidge Middle School
Short Term Sub Teacher
Cozzi
Ray
Coach Non - Employee
Coaching Assistant
Cranitch
Lauren
Coach Non - Employee
Coaching Assistant
Crook
Adam
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Cross
Jason
Reading Memorial High School
Metco Coordinator
Cummings
Sarah
Reading Memorial High School
Teacher Support Instruction
Deane
Robert
School Facilities
Custodial Substitute
Demoura
Kris
Reading Memorial High School
Non- Teacher Advisor
Denn
Kerry
School Central Office
Extended Yr Prog Teacher
D'entremont
Eileen
School Central Office
Ext Day Teacher
Dicarlo - Piskura
Elisa
Birch Meadow Elementary School
Teacher Support Instruction
Dimare
Maria
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
DiPasquale
Robert
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
DiPietro
Stephen
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
DiRico
Christina
School Central Office
Ext Day Site Supervisor
Dispena
Nicole
School Substitutes
Substitute Nurse
Dockser
Joshua
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Doherty
Gia
Wood End Elementary School
Para Professional Reg Ed Schd
Donofrio
Christine
School Substitutes
Substitute Sp Ed Assistant
Donohue
Amanda
Reading Memorial High School
Para Professional Sped Sched
Donovan
Katie
Reading Memorial High School
Non - Teacher Advisor
Doucette
Paul
School Facilities
Custodial Substitute
Dudley
Paul
School Facilities
Custodian
Dudley
Mary
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Duffy
John
Reading Memorial High School
Non - Teacher Advisor
Eighmey
Thomas
Coach Non - Employee
Coaching Assistant
Ellis
Jessica
Joshua Eaton Elementary School
Elementary Teacher
Emery
Sandra
Joshua Eaton Elementary School
Reg Ed Tutor
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Evangelista
Martha
Birch Meadow Elementary School
Para Professional Sped Sched
Falkenstrom
John
School Facilities
Custodian
Flint
Albert
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Fodera
Giuseppe
Coach Non - Employee
Coaching Assistant
Forestell
Deborah
Barrows Elementary School
Elementary Teacher
Freedman
Casey
Reading Memorial High School
High School Teacher
Fuller
Jeremy
Reading Memorial High School
Teacher Support Instruction
Fussell
Ronald
Reading Memorial High School
Non - Teacher Advisor
Gallant
Holly
Killam Elementary School
Elementary Teacher
Georgette
Daniel
Coach Non - Employee
Other Teacher Coach - Fall
Gerstner
Kevin
Coolidge Middle School
Coaching Assistant
Girouard
Gina
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Gomez
Alice
Killam Elementary School
Psychologist Non Sped
Gramolini
Lauren
Killam Elementary School
Elementary Teacher
Grottkau
Sharon
School Substitutes
Substitute Nurse
Heffernan
Joan
Reading Memorial High School
Psychologist Non Sped
Holland
Elizabeth
School Central Office
Ext Day Teacher Assistant
Johnson
Catherine
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Johnson
Frederick
Coach Non - Employee
Non - Teacher Coach - Spring
Kane
Kylie
Reading Memorial High School
High School Teacher
Karagoezian
Haigan
Coolidge Middle School
Short Term Sub Teacher
Karamourtopoulos
Mary
Reading Memorial High School
High School Teacher
Kelley
Sean
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
King
Helen
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Kyritsis .
Anna
Birch Meadow Elementary School
Psychologist Non Sped
Lacolla
Jennie
School Substitutes
Substitute Reg Ed Assistant
Lapointe
Gilbert
Reading Memorial High School
Non - Teacher Advisor
Lapointe
Tina
Reading Memorial High School
Non - Teacher Advisor
Legrow
Tara
School Substitutes
Other Sped Staff Hourly
Leonard
Heather
Barrows Elementary School
Principal
Lepore
Jennifer
Coolidge Middle School
Para Professional Sped Sched
Lestrade
Sherilla
School Central Office
Para Professional Reg Ed Schd
Lockerbie
Amanda
Wood End Elementary School
Psychologist Non Sped
Logue
Elizabeth
Pupil Services
Special Ed Team Chair Admin
Looby
Lisa
Birch Meadow Elementary School
Reg Ed Tutor
Lough
Amanda
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Lozzi
Michael
Coach Non - Employee
Non - Teacher Coach - Winter
Lumb
Amanda
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
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Mahoney
Mark
School Facilities
Custodian
Mahoney
Katherine
Wood End Elementary School
Para Professional Sped Sched
Masi
Paul
School Central Office
Other Admin Support
Maughan
Edwina
Barrows Elementary School
Para Professional Sped Sched
McCadden
Karen
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
McCarthy
Rachel
Coach Non - Employee
Non - Teacher Coach - Spring
McCullough
Karen
School Food Service
Cafeteria Worker
McGovern
Lindsey
Coolidge Middle School
MS Choreographer Adv.
Coolidge
McGuire
Jason
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
McLaughlin
Kevin
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
McPheeters
Sarah
School Central Office
Ext Day Building Monitor
McSorley
Tanya
Reading Memorial High School
High School Teacher
McVicker
Jonathan
School Facilities
Custodial Substitute
M' Sadoques
Katherine
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Mulvey
Barbara
School Substitutes
Substitute Reg Ed Assistant
Mungenast
Karen
Coolidge Middle School
Para Professional Reg Ed Schd
Murphy
Kelleigh
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Murphy
Andrew
Reading Memorial High School
Para Professional Sped Sched
Mytych
John
School Facilities
Licensed Maintenance Staff
Nastri
Andrea
School Facilities
Temp Custodian
Neugarten
Marti
Parker Middle School
Middle School Teacher
Norton
Brendan
Parker Middle School
Secondary Assistant Principal
O'Donnell
Molly
School Central Office
Ext Day Building Monitor
O'Leary
Michael
Coach Non - Employee
Other Teacher Coach - Fall
Olsen
Laura
Reading Memorial High School
Secondary Assistant Principal
O'Neil
Carolyn
School Substitutes
Substitute Reg Ed Assistant
Onorio
Danielle
School Central Office
Extended Yr Prog Class Helper
Osullivan
Emily
School Facilities
Temp Custodian
Owens
Benjamin
Reading Memorial High School
Non - Teacher Advisor
Palermo
Sandra
School Substitutes
Substitute Sp Ed Assistant
Piecewicz
Richard
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Pinette
Sean
Coach Non - Employee
Non - Teacher Coach - Winter
Plowden
Mary
Birch Meadow Elementary School
Para Professional Sped Sched
Pontone
Deanne
Birch Meadow Elementary School
Para Professional Reg Ed Schd
Press
Donna
School Substitutes
Substitute Sp Ed Assistant
Puleo
John
Coach Non - Employee
Coaching Assistant
Reilly
Jennifer
Barrows Elementary School
Short Term Sub Teacher
Riley
Nancy
School Central Office
Ext Day Building Monitor
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Robinson
Amanda
Reading Memorial High School
Teacher Support Instruction
Rowe
Elizabeth
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Russo
Terrie
Pupil Services
Extended Yr Prog Teacher
Sanfilippo
Frank
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Serevitch
Karen
School Substitutes
Substitute Reg Ed Assistant
Shelpman
Nicole
Reading Memorial High School
High School Teacher
Simpson
Paul
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Smith
Nicholas
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Smith
Erin
School Central Office
Extended Yr Prog Class Helper
Snell
Kathryn
School Central Office
Extended Yr Prog Class Helper
Spano
Jamie
Coach Non - Employee
Coaching Assistant
Squires
Priscilla
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Stapp
Linda
Pupil Services
Special Ed Team Chair Admin
Strong
Alyxandria
Reading Memorial High School
Non - Teacher Advisor
Sullivan
Christie
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Sullivan
Hillary
Killam Elementary School
Elementary Teacher
Thrasher Hybl
Tracy
Birch Meadow Elementary School
Media Specialist
Toczylowski
Robert
Coach Non - Employee
Non - Teacher Coach - Winter
Tufts
Jessica
Barrows Elementary School
Elementary Teacher
Upton
Lynne
School Food Service
Food Service Substitute
Van Beaver
Pamela
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Vitale
Anna
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Walker
Andre
Reading Memorial High School
Non - Teacher Advisor
Weld
Samantha
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
White
Jennifer
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
White
Jane
Coolidge Middle School
Para Professional Sped Sched
Williams
Lynna
Reading Memorial High School
Guidance Counselor
Wood
Michele
Birch Meadow Elementary School
Short Term Sub Teacher
Yanoff
Danni
Pupil Services
Co Admin Assist
Younis
James
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Transfer Within District
Anderson
Michelle
Reading Memorial High School
Teacher Support Instruction
Boucher
Caroline
Barrows Elementary School
Reg Ed Tutor
Boudreau
Heather
Birch Meadow Elementary School
Para Professional Reg Ed Schd
Cabuzzi
Kevin
School Facilities
Facilities Manager
Chuha
Kristine
Joshua Eaton Elementary School
Para Professional Reg Ed Schd
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Clark
Joan
Joshua Eaton Elementary School
Para Professional Reg Ed Schd
Correa
Maura
Reading Memorial High School
High School Teacher
Cranitch
Maureen
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Crook
Adam
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Dimare
Jill
Barrows Elementary School
Para Professional Reg Ed Schd
Dimattei
Ryleigh
School Substitutes
Substitute Reg Ed Assistant
Dinapoli
Keri
Wood End Elementary School
Elementary Teacher
Doherty
Gia
Wood End Elementary School
Para Professional Reg Ed Schd
Doherty
Kevin
School Facilities
Custodian
Dottin
Lance
Coach Non - Employee
Non - Teacher Coach - Fall
Emery
Sandra
Joshua Eaton Elementary School
Reg Ed Tutor
Engelson
Kara
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Flint
Albert
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Gallagher
Kerry
Reading Memorial High School
High School Teacher
Garand
Michele
Coolidge Middle School
Para Professional Sped Sched
Gaudet
Andrea
Wood End Elementary School
Reg Ed Tutor
Gualtieri
Amy
Joshua Eaton Elementary School
Para Professional Sped Sched
Hagopian
Jennifer
Reading Memorial High School
Teacher Support Instruction
Hurley
Elizabeth
Joshua Eaton Elementary School
Elementary Teacher
Janes
Marilyn
Barrows Elementary School
Para Professional Reg Ed Schd
Kroff
Harlan
Reading Memorial High School
Social Worker Sped
Lancelotte
Donna
School Substitutes
Substitute Reg Ed Assistant
Langley
Darlene
School Substitutes
Substitute Reg Ed Assistant
Lanzo
Sarah
Barrows Elementary School
Elementary Teacher
Lepore
Jennifer
Coolidge Middle School
Para Professional Sped Sched
Lestrade
Sherilla
School Central Office
Para Professional Reg Ed Schd
Loussedes
Lori
Coolidge Middle School
Hs Drama Advisor
Mahoney
Danja
Reading Memorial High School
High School Teacher
Mahoney
Mark
School Facilities
Custodian
Marchant
Sarah
Coolidge Middle School
Principal
McCullough
Karen
School Food Service
Cafeteria Worker
Melanson
Kati
Rise Pre - Kindergarten
Teacher Support Instruction
Minard
Susan
Joshua Eaton Elementary School
Para Professional Sped Sched
Ockerbloom
Alison
Killam Elementary School
Elementary Teacher
Oleary
Susan
Rise Pre - Kindergarten
Para Professional Sped Sched
Perrino -Fox
Jacqueline
Barrows Elementary School
Para Professional Sped Sched
Poore
Alicia
Wood End Elementary School
Para Professional Sped. Sched
Prindiville
Samantha
Coolidge Middle School
Middle School Teacher
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Rogers
Noreen
Reading Memorial High School
High School Teacher
Santarpio
Stephanie
Barrows Elementary School
Reg Ed Tutor
Spalluto
Maureen
Barrows Elementary School
Elementary Teacher
Staples
Richard
Reading Memorial High School
School Psychologist
Strutt
Andrew
School Central Office
Info Services Tech Support
Synnott
Christopher
Barrows Elementary School
Teacher Support Instruction
Tesoro
Jennifer
Rise Pre - Kindergarten
Para Professional Sped Sched
Tierney
Linda
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Ward
Laurie
Parker Middle School
Para Professional Sped Sched
Wilkes
Eileen
Rise Pre - Kindergarten
Para Professional Sped Sched
Zanni
Marianna
Coolidge Middle School
Secretary 52 Weeks 7.5
Resignations/Reductions
Angle
Airisenne
Coolidge Middle School
Short Term Sub Teacher
Apse
Kathryn
Reading Memorial High School
Short Term Sub Teacher
Ashworth
Haley
School Central Office
Ext Day Aide
Atkinson
Mark
Wood End Elementary School
Psychologist Non Sped
Aucella
Barbara
School Substitutes
Substitute Sp Ed Assistant
Audette
Marsha
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Barchard
Kimberly
School Central Office
Ext Day Aide
Barrett Miller
Lisa
Parker Middle School
Non - Teacher Advisor
Beaulieu
Elizabeth
Parker Middle School
Secondary Assistant Principal
Bentubo
Doreen
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Berlin
Melissa
School Food Service
Food Service Substitute
Bilodeau
Kristen
Wood End Elementary School
Elementary Teacher
Blasi
Lisa
Killam Elementary School
Reg Ed Tutor
Bourgoin
Natasha
Wood End Elementary School
Para Professional Reg Ed Schd
Boyle
Mary
Pupil Services
Extended Yr Prog Therapist
Breen
Julie
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Bromley
Alexander
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Brown
Jodi
Reading Memorial High School
Athletic Trainer Substitute
Burke
Kerry
School Substitutes
Coaching Assistant
Cacciapuoti Jr
Domenic
School Facilities
Facilities Manager
Cacciapuoti Sr
Domenic
School Facilities
Custodial Substitute
Cahoon
Kristin
Pupil Services
Extended Yr Prog Class Helper
Calvani
Margaret
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Candelario
Anita
Pupil Services _
Extended Yr Prog Teacher
Castro
Jesenia
School Central Office
Metco Coordinator
Champigny
Zachary
Coach Non - Employee
Non - Teacher Coach - Spring
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Chan
Joan
School Substitutes
Substitute Reg Ed Assistant
Ciaccio
Jo Anne
School Substitutes
Substitute Sp Ed Assistant
Ciccarelli
Robert
School Facilities
Custodial Substitute
Clogston
Ruth
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Conlon
Jessica
Pupil Services
Extended Yr Prog Class Helper
Copell
Kristen
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Cormier
Lisa
Barrows Elementary School
Reg Ed Tutor
Craig
James
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Crawford
Jeanne
School Food Service
Food Service Substitute
Cremens
Kimberly
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Daly
Annie
School Food Service
Food Service Substitute
Damian
Ann
School Substitutes
Substitute Nurse
Davos
Stephanie
Killam Elementary School
Short Term Sub Teacher
Dawson
Donna
Killam Elementary School
Elementary Teacher
Defronzo
Sara
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Degirolamo
Theresa
School Substitutes
Substitute Nurse
Depasquale
Jane
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Deshazier
Eric
School Facilities
Custodial Substitute
Devaney
Judith
Birch Meadow Elementary School
Para Professional Reg Ed Schd
Diruscio
Lisa
Coolidge Middle School
Para Professional Sped Sched
Doherty
Eileen
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Donahue
Erin
Pupil Services
Extended Yr Prog Class Helper
Duffy
Mary
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Duhamel
Leslie
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Dumas
Marcia
School Substitutes
Substitute Sp Ed Assistant
Ebert
Leanne
Parker Middle School
Middle School Teacher
Elefante
Lindsey
School Substitutes
Substitute Sp Ed Assistant
Emery
Austin
School Substitutes
Ext Day Teacher Assistant
Farrell
Lauren
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Fennelly
Sarah
Pupil Services
Extended Yr Prog Teacher
Ferreira
Eileen
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Finno
Craig
School Facilities
Custodial Substitute
Flanagan
Kathleen
Barrows Elementary School
Reg Ed Tutor
Frazier
Robert
Coach Non - Employee
Non - Teacher Coach - Fall
Friberg
Alison
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Friberg
John
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Furrier
Robert
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Fusco
Michaella
School Central Office
Summer Sch Teacher Assistant
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Fusco
Rachael
Pupil Services
Special Ed Team Chair Admin
Gearan
Paula
Coolidge Middle School
Para Professional Sped Sched
Genetti
Blake
School Facilities
Custodial Substitute
Gentile
Christina
Rise Pre - Kindergarten
Rise Director
Gill
Katie
School Substitutes
Substitute Sp Ed Assistant
Gillis
Timothy
School Facilities
Custodian
Gosselin
Morgan
School Substitutes
Substitute Sp Ed Assistant'
Gregorowicz
Catherine
Pupil Services
Extended Yr Prog Class Helper
Guarino
Michael
Reading Memorial High School
Teacher Support Instruction
Hachey
Michael
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Hagopian
Diane
Pupil Services
Extended Yr Prog Class Helper
Hahn
Kathleen
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Hale
Donna
School Substitutes
Short Term Sub Teacher
.Harnden
Brian
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Haskell
Candi
Joshua Eaton Elementary School
Para Professional Sped Sched
Hazelton
Patricia
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Healey
Joann
Coolidge Middle School
Short Term Sub Teacher
Helm
Alexander
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Henebury
Kate
Killam Elementary School
Elementary Teacher
Hennessy
Kelly
Coach Non - Employee
Non - Teacher Coach - Fall
Hodgkins
Rebekah
School Substitutes
Substitute Sp Ed Assistant
Holcombe
Amy
Parker Middle School
Short Term Sub Teacher
Hughes
Colleen
Parker Middle School
Short Term Sub Teacher
Jackson
Melissa
School Substitutes
Substitute Sp Ed Assistant
Jermyn
Christine
School Food Service
Food Service Substitute
Kane
Michelle
Coach Non - Employee
Non - Teacher Coach - Fall
Keane
Allison
School Facilities
Temp Custodian
Kelley
Allison
Pupil Services
Summer Sch Teacher Assistant
Kelley
Michael
School Facilities
Custodial Substitute
Kennedy
Amanda
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Kramer
Mary
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Labella
Ashley
Barrows Elementary School
Elementary Teacher
Landry- Webster
Carol
School Central Office
Ext Day Teacher
Lane.
Amy
Parker Middle School
After School Instructor
Laterza
Alison
School Substitutes
Substitute Nurse
Leblanc
Alexis
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Lentz
Michael
School Central Office
Ext Day Aide
Leonard
Jenette
Barrows Elementary School
Teacher Support Instruction
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Lunney
Carole
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Lusas
Nathan
Coach Non - Employee
Other Teacher Coach - Fall
Maattala
John
Coolidge Middle School
Middle School Teacher
MaCdonnell
Julie
School Substitutes
Substitute Sp Ed Assistant
Manikas
Christina
Coolidge Middle School
Short Term Sub Teacher
Markiewicz
Pawel
Reading Memorial High School
Short Term Sub Teacher
Mayo
Amanda
Wood End Elementary School
Reg Ed Tutor
McCampbell
Katherine
Reading Memorial High School
Short Term Sub Teacher
McKenna
Jill
School Substitutes
Ext Day Teacher Assistant
McLellan
Alison
Killam Elementary School
Elementary Teacher
McSherry
Meaghan
Reading Memorial High School
High School Teacher
Messina
Suzanne
Coolidge Middle School
Para Professional Sped Sched
Michalowski
Jessica
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Michalski
John
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Miller
Peter
Parker Middle School
Non - Teacher Advisor
Mills
Kenneth
School Facilities
Custodial Substitute
Mirasolo
Steven
Coach Non - Employee
Athletic Trainer Substitute
Moerlein
Dorothy
Killam Elementary School
Short Term Sub Teacher
Montagna
Nicholas
School Substitutes
MS Technical Assistant
Montejunas
Kathryn
Reading Memorial High School
Short Term Sub Teacher
Morin
Gabrielle
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Morrison
Mar riah
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Morrison
Matthew
Coach Non - Employee
Non- Teacher Coach -Spring
Morse -Mills
Julie
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Moscariello
Peter
Coach Non- Employee
Non - Teacher Coach -Spring
Moynagh
John
Reading Memorial High School
Teacher Support Instruction
Mulcahy
Kathryn
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Murphy
Katelyn
Pupil Services
Extended Yr Prog Class Helper
Murphy
Rosemary
Wood End Elementary School
Para Professional Reg Ed Schd
Mysliwy
Erik
School Facilities
Custodial Substitute
Nacht
Mark
Pupil Services
Special Ed Team Chair Admin
Nastasi
Charles
Pupil Services
Extended Yr Prog Class Helper
Newton
Daniel
Coach Non - Employee
Non- Teacher Coach - Winter
Noack
Sandra
Parker Middle School
Short Term Sub Teacher
Oehmen
Alison
Pupil Services
Extended Yr Prog Class Helper
Olivieri
Ryan
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Osborne
Gregory
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
O' Shaughnessy
Sarah
School Substitutes
Ext Day Aide
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Padera
Melissa
Barrows Elementary School
Elementary Teacher
Palumbo
Richard
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Penney
Kimberly
Coach Non- Employee
Other Teacher Coach - Winter
Pershouse
Benjamin
Pupil Services
Extended Yr Prog Class Helper
Peterson
Emma
School Central Office
Ext Day Aide
Phillips
David
Reading Memorial High School
Short Term Sub Teacher
Pithis
Marina
Reading Memorial High School
High School Teacher
Pollock
Adam
School Substitutes
Coaching Assistant
Powell
Tarid
School Substitutes
Substitute Reg Ed Assistant
Price
Cheryl
Rise Pre - Kindergarten
Para Professional Sped Sched
Prindiville
Matthew
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Puglisi
Patricia
Reading Memorial High School
Secondary Assistant Principal
Rasner
Michael
Reading Memorial High School
High School Teacher
Rawcliffe
John
School Facilities
Custodial Substitute
Reed
Deborah
Birch Meadow Elementary School
Para Professional Sped Sched
Reilly
Audra
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Roan
Heather
Pupil Services
Extended Yr Prog Class Helper
Robinson
Harry
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Rogers
Jane
Reading Memorial High School
Short Term Sub Teacher
Rousselle
Jessica
Coach Non - Employee
Non - Teacher Coach - Spring
Rummel
Carol
Pupil Services
Extended Yr Prog Teacher
Ruscio
Laura
School Substitutes
Substitute Sp Ed Assistant
Salman
Diane
Reading Memorial High School
Psychologist Non Sped
Saposnik
Scott
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Scacchi
Jennifer
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Segalla
Julie
Birch Meadow Elementary School
Speech Pathologist
Semeraro
Crosby
Pupil Services
Extended Yr Prog Class Helper
Senders
Joanne
School Substitutes
Substitute Sp Ed Assistant
Shea
Arline
Coolidge Middle School
School Nurse Sped
Sherpe
Stacey
Parker Middle School
Psychologist Non Sped
Simione
Barbara
Reading Memorial High School
Para Professional Sped Sched
Snook
Brian
Coach Non - Employee
Coaching Assistant
Solari
Laura
Pupil Services
Extended Yr Prog Class Helper
Spagnuolo
Maria
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Stanley
Jeannine
Pupil Services
Home/Hosp Tutor
Storti
Karyn
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Sueltenfuss
Krista
Pupil Services
Extended Yr Prog Class Helper
Sullivan
Kerry
Coach Non - Employee
Non - Teacher Coach - Winter
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Sullivan
Robyn
Birch Meadow Elementary School
Psychologist Non Sped
Tammaro
Peter
School Facilities
Maintenance Staff
Tassinari
Kelly
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Todd
Kristen
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Trapeni
Mary Beth
Rise Pre - Kindergarten
Other Related Sped Staff
Trites
Stephen
Reading Memorial High School
Adult Ed Instructor
Trowt
Erin
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Ulrich
Sarah
Reading Memorial High School
Summer Sch Certified Teacher
Valentine
Melanie
School Food Service
Food Service Substitute
Velasquez
Matthew
Coach Non - Employee
Non- Teacher Coach - Spring
Verity
Kristin
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Walker
Daphne
Coolidge Middle School
Para Professional Sped Sched
Wallace
Lisa
School Substitutes
Short Term Sub Teacher
Walsh
Bryan
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Walsh
Joan
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Ward
Louise
Pupil Services
Home/Hosp Tutor
White
Janice
School Food Service
Food Service Substitute
Winter
Amy
School Substitutes
Substitute Sp Ed Assistant
Wyer
Denise
Birch Meadow Elementary School
Para Professional Reg Ed Schd
Young
Ashley
School Substitutes
Daily Substitute Teacher
Retirements
Callan
Karen
Barrows Elementary School
Principal
Carroll
William
Reading Memorial High School
High School Teacher
Darveau
Jane
Reading Memorial High School
Guidance Counselor
DeGaravilla
Patricia
School Central Office
Assistant Superintendent
DiSalvatore
Peter
Wood End Elementary School
Elementary Teacher
Donovan
Joseph
School Facilities
Custodian
Driscoll
Charles
Coach Non-Employee
Non - Teacher Coach - Winter
Driscoll
Lucy
Parker Middle School
Para Professional Sped Sched
Garlick
Jo -Anne
Birch Meadow Elementary School
Elementary Teacher
Haverty
Suzanne
Pupil Services
Sped Secretary 52Wks 7.5
Haverty
Thomas
Reading Memorial High School
Para Professional Sped Sched
Hill
William
School Facilities
Custodian
Mucica
Sally
Wood End Elementary School
Elementary Teacher
Ricardo
Anthony
School Facilities
Custodian
Trueblood
Diane
Pupil Services
Special Ed Team Chair Admin
Warshauer
Margaret
Birch Meadow Elementary School
Media Specialist
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NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN REGIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Administration
SUPERINTENDENT - DIRECTOR
Theodore Nickole
PRINCIPAL- DEPUTY DIRECTOR
David DiBarri
District School Committee
SCHOOL COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
Michael T. Wall - Chelsea
VICE CHAIRMAN
Henry S. Hooton - Melrose
SECRETARY
Peter A. Rossetti, Jr. - Saugus
TREASURER
Larry Means - Stoneham
ASSOCIATE TREASURER
Vincent J. Carisella - Wakefield
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Jeanne M. Feeley — Malden Ronald J. Jannino - Revere
Judith M. Dyment - North Reading
Robert S. McCarthy — Reading
Deborah P. Davis - Woburi
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John J. Bradley - Winchester
Susan J. Bolster - Winthrop
NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN REGIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
100 Hemlock Road - Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880 -3597
Outstanding Student Award
Derek Chaplin from Revere a student in the ISSN program was chosen as Northeast's nominee at the
State Awards Dinner for Outstanding Vocational Technical Students. The event is co- sponsored by
the Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators and the Massachusetts Vocational
Association.
National Technical Honor Society
The Northeast Chapter of the National Technical Honor Society held its annual Induction Ceremony
in March. At the ceremony, 7 seniors and 32 juniors were inducted. These students joined the
previously inducted members to bring the Technical Honor Society Chapter to 96 members for the
2012 -2013 schoolyear.
National Honor Society
The Annual Induction Ceremony to the Northeast Chapter of the National Honor Society "Artisans"
was held in March. At the ceremony 2 seniors, 19 juniors, and 12 sophomores were inducted for the
2012 -2013 school year bringing the total membership to 63.
Scholarship Committee
The Northeast Awards and Scholarship Committee and PAC board presented awards and
scholarships to 57 deserving students at the annual Senior Recognition Night. A total of $29,080
was presented to Northeast students who will be working in their vocational fields, entering trade
apprentice programs, or going on to one, two, or four -year programs at accredited colleges,
universities, and trade schools. These awards and scholarships provide the students the opportunities
to purchase tools and equipment, and assist in offsetting the expense of attending institutions of
higher education.
Peer Mediation Program
Our Northeast Peer Mediation Center continues to help reduce problems at Northeast. The mediation
process is successful in resolving conflicts 'concerning rumors, threats, name- calling, teasing,
harassment, hazing, and physical fights. Northeast has a full -time coordinator and 22 trained junior
and senior peer mediators. A trained mediator is a neutral person not involved in the dispute and
through the mediation process, helps people come to their own agreement about how they want to
resolve their conflict.
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Professional Development
The purpose of professional development is to create an environment that values and supports the
ongoing education of all Northeast faculty and staff. District administration, in conjunction with
faculty, staff, students, families, and community members, including but not limited to the Student
Council, Program Advisory Committee, the Parent Advisory Council, and the Northeast School
Committee, contribute to the coordination and evaluation of these activities, aligning available
professional development resources with district goals.
Priority was given to professional development activities that address the mandates set forth by the
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and specifically, needs
identified by Perkins core indicator data and state assessment data. Plan development priorities
include:
• Supporting faculty as a community of lifelong learners charged with the awesome
responsibility of delivering rigorous and relevant content to a diverse population of students.
• Coordinating a professional development program that meets the needs of both beginning
and veteran teachers and emphasizes expanding educators' knowledge of standards -based
curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• Fostering professional learning communities that facilitate interactive faculty collaboration,
thereby encouraging educators to solicit feedback from each other to improve their
practices, as communication, collaboration and cooperation are necessary to sustaining a
culture of increased student achievement.
2012 -2013 Goals
• Provide strategies to foster students' continued learning and achievement;
• Increase the technology skill level of the faculty.
• Promote the 21St century skills necessary to prepare college and career ready students.
2013 -2014 Objectives included:
• Continued and enhanced data - driven review and revision of Numeracy and Literacy goals
for improving student achievement, including but not limited to annual revision of
Northeast's Common Course syllabi, aligned with the Common Core State Standards and
career technical frameworks.
• Increased access to and training for utilizing interactive technology in the classrooms
including but not limited to Apple I -Pad technology and document cameras in the academic
and career technical settings.
• Trainings supporting faculty with meeting the diverse needs of 21St century learners,
including but not limited to development for integrating and supporting students with
disabilities and English language learners in the academic and career technical classrooms.
• Full staff professional development for ensuring all district employees, students and their
families are supported in a safe and nurturing environment.
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2012 Summer Transition Program
Over 200 members of the Class of 2016 participated in the 11 th season of the Summer Transition
Program staffed by over 30 Northeast. academic and career technical faculty and staff. Incoming 9th
grade students participated in English Language Arts and Mathematics academic programs daily as
well as two career /technical programs per week. English Language Arts programming introduced
students to career technical writing assignments as well as writing assignments aligned to their
Summer Reading requirements. Students were exposed to the "Writing with Colors" Program to
further inform and develop their writing samples.
Mathematics curriculum also included project based lessons where students accessed graphing
calculators, motion detectors, and surveying equipment to modify and complete assignments. As in
the past, an English Immersion Program was also offered to assist English language learners with
transitioning from middle school to our career /technical high school. Career /technical areas explored
by incoming 9h grade students included: Automotive Technology, Automotive Collision Repair,
Cosmetology, Drafting & Design, Graphic Communications, Electrical, & Plumbing.
Funding for this program was provided through Title 1, IDEA, and the Carl D. Perkins
Occupational Education Act Federal grants.
Support Services
The Northeast Student Services staff offers support and counseling to all students through individual
and group counseling, specialized workshops and presentations, health services, and mediation
services. All faculty guidance counselors are certified as School Adjustment Counselors and are
qualified to handle a wide range of student issues. One School Adjustment Counselor is bilingual
(Spanish - speaking). The School Psychologist provides psychological testing and maintains a small
individual and/or group caseload.
The Career Counselor and Career Teacher provide career awareness and career development services
to all students. The Career Counselor and Guidance Counselors provide specialized support to
students enrolled in non - traditional vocational areas. Two School Nurses provide health services and
a Peer Mediation Coordinator implements a Peer Mediation Program.
Support groups are established each year based on student needs. Support groups for pregnant and
parenting teens, social skills groups for freshmen, anger management groups and non - traditional
support groups are examples of groups that have been offered in the past.
The School Adjustment Counselors provide individual counseling support and crisis intervention to
all students as needed. They will provide support to homeless students, assessing their special needs
and coordinating with the Homeless Liaison (Administrator of Student Services). They also are
responsible for developing and monitoring Section 504 Accommodation Plans in conjunction with
the Administrator of Student Services. School Adjustment Counselors collaborate with school
personnel, family members, doctors, psychiatrists, outside therapists, social workers, police, court
personnel, and others.
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A specific linkage is established with Riverside Community Care in Wakefield to refer families
seeking outside counseling services for their students. In addition, Elliot Community Human
Services of Lynn serves as our crisis intervention linkage for emergency mental health services in the
community.
The Bilingual School Adjustment Counselor provides native language support (Spanish) as needed
to limited English proficient students and families across all grades. She provides specific support to
the English Language Education program at Northeast, but supports other Northeast Latino students
and families as needed. Translation services (oral and written) and interpreting services are often
required for parent communication throughout the building, and as needed, this counselor
coordinates with all departments to assist. Referrals are made to a Spanish - speaking Psychologist for
testing for Special Education evaluation.
The School Psychologist supports the counseling staff on a consultation basis and works directly
with the Special Education Department to assess all students in need of evaluation. The Psychologist
also serves as a consultant to the Administration and to the teaching faculty regarding at -risk
students, assists with crisis intervention services and offers individual and/or group counseling and
support on an as needed basis.
Career counseling and the college application process are emphasized by all school counselors. The
Career Center is the focal area for a well - planned four -year career development program that
prepares all Northeast students for their individually chosen career paths. The curriculum focuses on
career assessment; career information and requirements; employability and entrepreneurial skills;
interviewing skills; portfolios; and resume preparation. By providing assessments to evaluate skills,
interests, and work values, the Career Counselor works with the School Adjustment Counselors to
assist freshmen in their vocational selection process and upper class students with linkages to post-
secondary education and employment opportunities.
The Career and Adjustment Counselors provide directed support to those students who are enrolled
in career areas that are considered non - traditional for their gender. Students have the opportunity to
participate in support groups, specialized presentations, and field trips that prepare them to
understand the benefits of non - traditional choices, to manage challenges in each occupation and to
understand the required post - secondary linkages to achieve their goals.
The School Nurses have coordinated support services for pregnant and parenting teens with outside
providers affiliated with local hospitals. In addition, they provide support to students with chronic
medical conditions, coordinating with parents, doctors, nurses, etc. The School Nurses work closely
with the School Adjustment Counselors to coordinate assistance when mental health needs arise.
They also work closely with the Deans when emergency medical evaluations are required.
The Peer Mediation Coordinator at Northeast operates a Peer Mediation Program where upper class
students undergo twelve hours of specialized training in mediation skills and implement a program to
work out arising conflicts between students. This is a very positive prevention program that
contributes to the development of a positive school climate as students learn to come to their own
agreements about how to solve conflict.
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In addition to the support provided by the counseling staff, the Special Education Department offers
a TEAM meeting process that promotes monitoring of student progress and educational support.
Each Special Education student is assigned a Liaison who is a teacher in the Special Education
Department who oversees progress in relation to the Individual Education Program, communicating
with parents, teachers, and counselors to help all students achieve success.
The KICK -OFF Mentoring Program is a freshmen transition program that matches junior and senior
mentors with small groups of freshmen students. The KICK -OFF Mentors present the Freshmen
Orientation day for freshmen and then meet with their groups throughout the year to offer support
and to deliver positive lessons that promote a positive school climate. The mentors are trained in a
leadership climate by the student services staff, developing a core of approximately 90 peer leaders
from 11 f and 12th grades.
The After School Enrichment and Tutoring Program is a program of educational assistance to
students having difficulty with one or more academic subjects. Students who have been successful in
specific subject areas and who have participated in training, volunteer their time to assist others in
the library one afternoon per week. The tutoring program is designed to supplement after school
assistance provided by the academic and vocational teachers. The program benefits go beyond the
student achievement as the relationships formed by the tutors and students help to break down
barriers between different grade and age groups and develop friendships that would not have had a
chance to form. Academic and vocational teachers offer support and assistance to the Enrichment
Program..
Special school -wide workshops and presentations are offered through the year for different groups of
students. Each year, all freshmen participate in group workshops focusing on harassment and
bullying and gender equity issues. Large group assemblies and presentations have been offered
focusing on goal setting and acts of kindness, substance abuse, teen dating issues, tolerance,
character building, and others.
On a larger scale, the student service emphasis is on communication — communication with students
and with parents. Mid -term progress reports are sent to parents each quarter and report cards are sent
home four times per year. E -mail communication is welcomed and progress update meetings are held
as needed. Parents are asked to be involved with all class scheduling activities.
Post- graduate planning information is shared through career assessment and planning activities.
Career Plans are sent home annually for parent review. Language development is communicated for
limited- English proficient students through assessment data and parent meetings. It is our goal to
service all students equitably while attending specifically to those who have specific life challenges.
Grants Received In FY 2013
Entitlement and Allocation Grants
Title II, Part A: Improving Educator Quality, Fund Code: 140
The purpose of this federal grant program is to increase student achievement through comprehensive
district initiatives that focus on the preparation, training, recruitment, and retention of highly
qualified educators. These initiatives should be aligned with Massachusetts' reform efforts and
should help districts meet the NCLB goals and requirements for highly qualified teachers,
instructional paraprofessionals in Title I targeted assistance and school wide programs, and high -
quality professional development. The goal is to improve the overall quality of all educators,
including administrators, within the district.
Federal Special Education Entitlement, Fund Code: 240
The purpose of this federal entitlement grant program is to provide funds to ensure that eligible
students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education that includes special
education and related services designed to meet their individual needs. The priority is to serve
eligible students with special education services and activities deemed essential for student success
in school. Services and activities must ensure compliance with state special education laws and
regulations and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act - 2004 (IDEA- 2004).
Special Education: Program Improvement Grant Fund Code: 274
The purpose of this federal grant program is to fund professional development activities that will
improve the skills and capacity of educators to meet the diverse needs of students with
disabilities and to promote inclusive practices across all settings. The priorities of this grant
program are designed to advance the knowledge and skills of educators working with students
with disabilities through high- quality, job- embedded, and sustained professional development
activities.
Title I, Part A, Fund Code: 305:
Title I, as reauthorized under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, provides resources to local
school districts to assist low achieving students in high poverty schools to meet the state's
challenging academic standards. Funds may be used to provide academic, instructional, and support
services for eligible students, professional development activities for staff, support for parent
involvement activities, and the purchase of appropriate supplies and materials. The priorities of Title
I are to strengthen the core programs in schools and provide academic and/or support services to low
achieving students at the preschool, elementary, middle, and high school levels in support of NCLB
goals; provide programs based on scientifically -based research that enable participating students to
achieve the learning standards of the state curriculum frameworks; elevate significantly the quality of
instruction by providing staff with substantial opportunities for professional development; and
involve parents in the development of and participation in the program, activities, and procedures for
parents and students to improve student achievement. Northeast maintains a School -Wide Title 1
designation.
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Perkins Act Allocation Grant Program — Secondary, Fund Code: 400
The purpose of this federal grant program is to assist school districts in improving secondary
programs that meet the definition of career and technical education under the Carl D. Perkins Career
and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 P.L. 109-270 (Perkins IV). Perkins IV allocation
funds must be used in accordance with Perkins IV and the Massachusetts Perkins IV Manual.
Required and permissive allocation fund uses are identified in the Manual. A portion of allocation
funds must be used for professional development.
Academic Support Services Allocation Grant (Summer), Fund Code: 625
The goal of this state - funded grant program is to enhance academic support services needed to meet
the Competency Determination required for high school graduation for students in the Classes of
2003 -2015 who have performed in the Level 1: Warning/Failing (Scaled Score = Less than 220) or
Level 2: Needs Improvement (Scaled Score ° 220 -238) categories on their most recent English
language arts and/or mathematics MCAS or re- tests. Summer programs may also serve students in
the Class of 2015 transitioning into high school that has scored at Levels 1 and/or 2 on their most
recent English language arts and/or mathematics MCAS. These services are to supplement currently
funded local, state, and federal programs.
Summer Academic Support Enhancement Grant, Fund Code: 625 -B
The purpose of this state - funded supplementary summer program is to enhance academic support in
English language arts (ELA), mathematics, and science and technology /engineering for students in
the classes of 2003 -2015 who are participating in MCAS Academic Support programs, in order to
help these students meet the Competency Determination for a high school diploma. Programs will
develop and pilot replicable models through Professional Learning Communities and/or additional,
increased, or enhanced services. These services are to supplement currently funded local, state, and
federal programs.
Literacy Partnerships Grant, Fund Code: 738
The purpose of the state - funded Literacy Partnerships grant program is to support alignment of
curriculum, instruction, assessment, professional development, and literacy planning with the 2011
Massachusetts Curriculum Framework for English Language Arts and Literacy, which incorporates
the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History, Social
Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (2010). This grant program supports implementation of
district standards including Leadership & Governance, Curriculum & Instruction, Assessment, &
Human Resources and Professional Development. Emphasis for Year One of this two -year
continuation grant addressed literacy in the STEM areas (science, technology, engineering and math)
and career technical areas.
Competitive Grant
Massachusetts Life Science Grant
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The District was awarded a grant from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center in Waltham, MA.
Northeast received funding to equip another laboratory classroom as well as funding for the
acquisition of 30 computers dedicated to the Science Department, student laboratory tables, state -of-
the -art microscopes, and number of laboratory supplies and materials. These materials will further
enhance the efforts of the faculty in providing "hands -on," state of the art, project based experiments
through the use of technology. As part of the grant proposal, the district also partnered with the
Massachusetts Biotechnological Education Foundation of Cambridge, MA. This partnership has
yielded funds to support the purchase of additional supplies and materials as well as
professional development conducted by Mass Bio Teach for four faculties.
Summer Programs
Northeast Metro Tech Summer Programs enjoyed another successful campaign since its inception in
1988. Over the years, both the Summer School and Computer Program have experienced remarkable
growth. This year the summer programs serviced approximately 300 students combined.
The Northeast Summer School serviced high school students in six different academic areas
including Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Language, and Vocational Related. The goals of
promoting a positive learning atmosphere, retention, and promotion, as well as providing skills to
assist each student at the next grade level are paramount objectives behind the philosophical make-
up of our summer school.
Our summer program also continued to with its certification program in Basic Welding. This
program was not only extremely successful, but gives both students and adults an opportunity to
explore and begin new careers.
The popular Northeast Summer Computer Program completed a successful 25th year. Its objective of
making learning fun had the counselors teach the participants skills that they can use during their
school year while enjoying doing it. These programs can help strengthen reading and math skills,
and expand their general knowledge of the computer. Outstanding PowerPoint presentations and the
Movie Maker software application were an exciting part of this year's computer program classes,
along with swimming and diving instruction.
Community Education Program
The Community Education Program is a broad base collaborative community initiative assisting
learners of all kinds complete their education and achieve economic self - sufficiency through
empowerment skills, health care, support services and meaningful employment.
Our vision is to deliver educational experience in a positive environment that will enable Northeast
to reach new heights together with our lifelong learning community. The focus of the Community
Education Program is to offer programs that meet the demands of our learning populations. In doing
this, we give people the opportunity to improve employment skills, fulfill lifelong goals, or enrich
their lives with social activities. With the most qualified instructors, and state of the art labs
Northeast strives to maintain the highest standards of education. During the summer of 2013
continued emphasis was placed on technology upgrades such as brochure modification, new state of
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the art web site construction, and the introduction of new programs.
2013 Graduates
The 2012 -13 schoolyear represents the Fortieth class to matriculate at Northeast Metropolitan
Regional Vocational School. Northeast graduated 281 students in the class of 2013. Breakdown of
graduates' status after graduation is as follows:
Attending 4 year college 71
Attending 2 year college 84
Apprentice school 11 *
Employed 104
Entering Military Service 6
* It should be noted that 59% of the graduating class went on to further their education either in a
two or four year college or in an apprentice program. 281 members of the graduating class either
entered military service, are employed, or seeking further education. That figure represents 100%
of the class of 2013.
Special Needs Enrollment
Special Needs enrollment for the 2012 -13 schoolyear continued to represent a fair share of the total
school enrollment, with students. The 322 Special Needs students represent 26% of the school
population.
District School Committee Election Of Officers
At the Annual Organizational Meeting of the District School Committee on January 12, 2012 the
following members were re- elected Officers of the Northeast District School Committee:
Chairman
Michael T. Wall, of Chelsea
Vice Chairman
Henry S. Hooton, of Melrose
Secretary
Peter A. Rossetti, Jr. of Saugus
Treasurer
Larry Means, of Stoneham
Assoc. Treasurer
Vincent J. Carisella, of Wakefield
Conclusion
As Northeast celebrates its forty -third year of career /technical excellence with its twelve member
communities, the district continues to offer students the finest career technical education with which
to build a successful career. The District supports curriculum and both academic and career
technical classrooms with the latest equipment and technology.
Evidence of our past success is reflected in the students that have graduated from Northeast Metro
Tech. Recent ,graduate follow up data indicates that 98% of students from the Class of 2012 were
positively placed in relevant post - secondary areas (Source: MA DESE CVTE Grad Follow -up
Survey INTERIM Results, Nov 2013). In fact, Northeast currently employs 29 alumni at the school,
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including the Director - Principal, and Dean of Students. Alumni's stories of success and their
readiness and willingness to help their alma mater by as recruiting graduates for cooperative
education experiences or employment is proof of their dedication to Northeast. Testimonials as to
the success of our graduates continue to be received which makes us proud to have contributed in
some small way to their accomplishments
The Northeast Class of 2013 achieved a 100% pass rate on the MCAS assessments. Northeast
continues to offer school day MCAS Enrichment Classes and after school enrichment programs for
those students in need of additional preparation for the MCAS. Northeast also offers a well- attended
Summer Transition Program for incoming freshmen and as a Summer Enrichment Program for
enrolled at risk students preparing for the MCAS state assessments.
The Career Center facilitates student access to technology to further learn business aspects of their
industries, develop career plans, resumes, and comprehensive portfolios, and prepare college and
other post- secondary documents with the assistance of our faculty including Career and Adjustment
Counselors.
Northeast continues to provide students the, finest career technical education with which to build a
positive and productive post - secondary experience, be it college or career, offering experiences with
the latest equipment and technology in both the career technical and academic programs.
Once again, I am proud to have represented Reading as a member of the Northeast Metropolitan
Regional Vocational District School Committee. I will continue to serve as the guardian of funds
allocated from the community to this educational institution and assist in and provide counsel to the
school in maintaining the highest standards of educational excellence possible.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert S. McCarthy, Committee Member
Northeast School Committee
Reading Representative
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ENROLLMENT HISTORY
CITY/TOWN
S.Y.
S.Y.
S.Y.
S.Y.
S.Y.
S.Y.
S.Y.
S.Y.
S.Y.
S.Y.
S.Y.
DISTRICT
01 -02
02 -03
03 -04
04 -05
05 -06
06 -07
07 -08
08 -09
09 -10
10 -11
11 -12
Chelsea
276
240
268
258
221
203
198
206
190
195
199
Malden
172
150
157
175
215
238
234
222
216
215
198
Melrose
19
30
40
36
56
64
64
48
45
62
61
North Reading
21
27
29
30
28
40
38
37
37
36
35
Reading
23
22
22
25
19
26
26
26
28
23
16
Revere
270
277
272
256
241
242
238
244
238
234
225
Saugus
129
139
148
139
146
137
138
161
174
191
204
Stoneham
40
36
28
37
34
46
44
46
52
54
59
Wakefield
41
39
34
36
59
65
61
84
91
98
79
Winchester
8
9
9
6
7
9
9
7
11
13
15
Winthrop
35
40
40
37
41
45
44
55
65
58
60
Woburn
74
87
85
107
99
97
97
70
59
55
65
TOTALS:
1108
1096
1132
1142
1166
1212
1191
1206
1206
1234
1216
NON
DISTRICT
27
40
44
48
43
47
53
39
42
31
35
GRAND
TOTAL:
1135
1136
1176
1190
1209
1259
1244
1245
1248
1265
1251
SPECIAL
NEEDS
ENROLLMENT . 233 273 275
% SPECIAL
NEEDS
ENROLLMENT 21% 24% 23%
287 320 342 333 323 330 331 326
24% 26% 27% 27% 26% 26% 26% 26%
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Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School
Comparison of Assessments
As of March
2012
Budget
Budget
Variance $
Variance %
FY 2012
FY2013
Gross Budget
$20,600,000
$21,675,000
$1,075,000
5.2184%
Less Revenues
Chapter 70 Aid
$7,985,401
$8,271,943
$286,542
3.59%
Transportation
$542,816
$458,145
- $84,671
- 15.60%
Total Revenues
$9,339,771
$9,114,494
Net Assessments
$11,260,229
$12,560,506
$1,300,277
11.55%
Chelsea
$754,295
$583,094
- $171,201
- 22.70%
Malden
$1,594,353
$1,463,718
- $130,635
-8.19%
Melrose
$605,352
$563,826
- $41,526
-6.86%
North Reading
$437,455
$439,365
$1,910
0.44%
Reading
$312,964
$327,946
$14,982
4.79%
Revere
$1,760,044
$1,580,723
- $179,321
- 10.19 %
Saugus
$2,251,921
$2,410,971
$159,050
7.06%
Stoneham
$640,019
$698,381
$58,362
9.12%
Wakefield
$1,147,507
$1,209,318
$61,811
5.39%
Winchester
$94,799
$141,664
$46,865
49.44%
Winthrop
$651,819
$748,494
$96,675
14.83%
Woburn
$995,646
$800,204
- $195,442
- 19.63%
Total
$11,246,174
$10,967,704
- $278,470
-2.48%
Students
Students
Variance
Variance %
FY 2012
FY 2013
Chelsea
195
199
4
2.051282%
Malden
215
198
-17
- 7.906977%
Melrose
62
61
-1
- 1.612903%
North Reading
36
35
-1
-2.777778%
Reading
23
16
-7
- 30.434783%
Revere
234
225
-9
- 3.846154%
Saugus
191
204
13
6.806283%
Stoneham
54
59
5
9.259259%
Wakefield
98
79
-19
- 19.387755%
Winchester
13
15
2
15.384615%
Winthrop
58
60
2
3.448276%
Woburn
56
65
9
16.071429%
Total
1235
1216
-19
- 12.95%
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APPOINTED AND ELECTED TOWN BOARDS, COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS
(December 31, 2013)
Title
#Positions
Term
Ori9
Date
Term
Apnt' jj
Auth
Exp
Animal Control Appeals Committee
3 3 years BOS
Catherine Folan 93A Hamden Street (12) 2015
Tina Ohlson, Chairman 200 Forest Street (08) 2014
John Miles 532 West Street (09) 2016
Audit Committee
7 3 vears
BOS
John Miles (Associate)
Paul McNeice
20 Johanna Drive
(13)
2016
FinCom
Phil Pacino
5 Washington Street
(10)
2014
RMLD
2016
Unit D6
1 Old Mill Lane
(12)
2015
Stephen Herrick
9 Dividence Road
(05)
2015
BOS
Chuck Robinson
81 Prospect Street
(06)
2014
Sch. Com.
Vacancy
2014
( )
2015
Sch. Com.
Barry Berman
54 Longview
(12)
2014
FinCom
Marsie K. West
3 Whitehall Lane
(13)
2016
BOS
Board of Appeals
5+2 3 years
Associates
BOS
John Miles (Associate)
532 West Street
(08)
2014
Robert A. Redfern, V. Chr.
54 Prospect Street
(01)
2015
John A. Jarema
797 Main Street
(78)
2016
David Traniello
1 Old Mill Lane
(12)
2015
Kathleen Hackett
3 Indiana Avenue
(12)
2014
Erik Hagstrom (Assoc.)
53 Arcadia Avenue
(13)
2016
Damase Caouette, Chairman
11 Field Pond Drive
(09)
2014
Board of Assessors 3 3 years Elected
Francis J. Golden 5 Wells Road (13) April' 16
Fred A. McGrane, Secretary 16 Catherine Avenue (09) April' 14
Robert Quinn 42 Benton Circle (12) April'15
Board of Cemetery Trustees
b 3 years
BOS
Mary R. Vincent
17 Indiana Avenue
(94)
2015
Olive B. Hecht
73 Martin Road
(08)
2014
William C. Brown, Sec.
28 Martin Road
(96)
2015
Janet Baronian, Chairman
75 Mill Street
(99)
2014
Ronald Stortz, V. Chr.
538 Summer Ave.
(04)
2016
Elise M. Cire na
48 Pearl Street
(07)
2016
BOS — Board of Selectmen; T. Mgr. — Town Manager; Mod. — Town Moderator; B.V. of O. — By virtue of office;
Sch. Com. — School Committee; FChr. — Finance Com�- Chairman; E. by E. — Elected by Employees. *All
terms expire June 30 of year noted, unless indicated oth6se.
Title
#Positions
Term
Ori
Date
Term
Appt'�
Auth
Er p
Board of Health 3 3 years BOS
Andrew Friedman 27 Hillcrest Road (11) 2014
Barbara A. Meade, Chairman 11 Ash Hill Road (01) 2015
David Singer 66 Prospect St. (03) 2016
Board of Library Trustees
6 3 years
Elected
Victoria V. Yablonsky
93 Grand Street
(02)
April' 14
David P. Hutchinson, Chr.
41 Harvard Street
(05)
April' 14
Alice Collins
23 Mineral Street
(12)
April' 15
John E. Brzezenski
60 Terrace Park
(13)
April' 16 (April 14)
Cherrie Dubois
9 Meadow Brook Lane
(07)
April' 16
Andrew Grimes
103 Oak Street
(12)
Aril' 15
Board of Registrars
4 3 years
2 from each major pam
BOS
Harry Simmons
17 Pine Ridge Road
(06)
2014
Gloria R. Hulse
107 Sanborn Lane
(92)
2015
Krissandra Holmes
77 Redgate Lane
(06)
2016
Laura Gemme
16 Lowell Street
(09)
Indef. B.V. of O.
Board of Selectmen
5 3 years
Elected
Daniel Ensminger
6 Oakland Road
(13)
April' 16
Ben Tafoya, Secretary
40 Oak Street
(05)
April' 14
James E. Bonazoli, Chairman
100 Grove Street
(05)
April' 14
John Arena, Vice Chairman
26 Francis Drive
(12)
April' 15
Marsie K. West
3 Whitehall Lane
(13)
A ril'16
Bylaw Committee
5 3 years
Appt. Com
Marcel Dubois
16 Willow Street
(13)
2016
Jeffrey W. Struble, V. Chr.
4 Tower Road
(13)
2014
Stephen Crook, Chairman
137 Pleasant Street
(12)
2015
Paul J. Sylvester
421 Summer Avenue
(13)
2014
Ronald T. O'Keefe, Jr.
44 Batchelder Road
(06)
2015
Bylaw Committee Appointment Committee
Stephen Crook 137 Pleasant Street Chair Bylaw Com
James Bonazoli 100 Grove Street Chair BOS
Alan Foulds 9 Ide Street Town Moderator
BOS — Board of Selectmen; T. Mgr. — Town Manager; Mod. — Town Moderator; B.V. of O. — By virtue of office;
Sch. Com. — School Committee; FChr. — Finance Comnii" Chairman; E. by E. — Elected by Employees. *All
terms expire June 30 of year noted, unless indicated otherwise.
Title #Positions Term Orig Term ! Appt,g
Date -x i7l Auth
Celebration Committee
5 3 years
BOS
Joan Boegel, Chairman
Kurt Habel
832 Main Street
(99)
2015
BOS
Rita Robertson
9 Elm Street
(02)
2014
Mod.
Vacancy
Ray Porter
( )
2014
Historical
Bob McLaughlin
.14 Galvin Circle
(02)
2016
Library
Everett Blodgett
99 Prescott Street
(00)
2015
Sch. Com.
Climate Advisory Committee
5 3 years
BOS
Joan Boegel, Chairman
3 Highland Street
(10)
2015
David L. Williams
258 Haverhill Street
(08)
2014
Ronald Daddario
97 Summer Avenue
(10)
2014
Ray Porter
529 Franklin Street
(07)
2015
Laurie Ann Sylvia
1176 Main Street
(11)
2016
Gina Snyder (Associate)
11 Jadem Terrace
(06)
2014
Michele Benson (Associate)
128 Eastway
(06)
2014
Commissioners of Trust Funds
3 3 years
BOS
Elizabeth W. Klepeis, Chr.
68 Tennyson Road
(05)
2014
Neil L. Cohen
73 Hillcrest Road
(07)
2015
John J. Daly, V. Chr.
163 Woburn Street
(95)
2016
Marsie West
3 Whitehall Lane
(13)
2014
Nancy Heffernan
16 Lowell Street
(06)
Indef. BVO
Community Planning &
Development Commission
5 3 years
BOS
Charles Adams
13 Riverside Drive
(11)
2014
Jeffrey Hansen
24 Vale Street
(12)
2015
Nicholas Safma
221 South Street
(06)
2016
John Weston, Chairman
10 Winthrop Ave.
(07)
2016
David B. Tuttle
27 Heather Drive
(06)
2014
George Katsoufis (Associate)
9 Berkeley Street
(06)
2014
Conservation Commission
7 3 yrs
BOS
William Hecht
73 Martin Road
(03)
2014
Terrence Selle
25 Summer Avenue
(13)
2014
Brian F. Sullivan
145 Lowell Street
(10)
2015
Jamie Maughan, V. Chr.
263 Woburn Street
(10)
2016
Will Finch
51 Mill Street
(12)
2015
Annika Scanlon
3 Copeland Avenue
(06)
2016
Vacancy
. ( )
2015
BOS — Board of Selectmen; T. Mgr. — Town Manager; Mod. — Town Moderator; B.V. of O. — By virtue of office;
Sch. Com. — School Committee; FChr. — Finance ComT4t8e Chairman; E. by E. — Elected by Employees. *All
terms expire June 30 of year noted, unless indicated otherwise.
Title
#Positions
Term
Orin
Date
Term
Appt'�
Auth
Ex
Constables
Up to 4 3 years
BOS
Thomas H. Freeman
P.O. Box 825
(93) 2015
Sally M. Hoyt
221 West Street
(72) 2014
Tanya Amico
4 Chapel Hill Drive
(13) 2016
John Segalla
115 Hanscom Avenue
(13) 2016
Contributory Retirement
5 3 years
BOS
Board
23 Van Norden Road
(06)
2015
Frank Driscoll
7 Ordway Terrace
2014
E. by E.
Joe Veno, Chairman
11 Rock Street
2016
E. by E.
Thomas Procopio, Vice Chair
North Reading
(12)
2015
Sharon Angstrom, Town Acct.
16 Lowell Street
Inde£
B.V. of O.
Richard Foley
68 Tennyson Road
12/15
BOS
Thomas A. Clough
172 Summer Avenue
2015
Board
Council on Aging
10 3 years
BOS
Margaret Havey
23 Van Norden Road
(06)
2015
Steve Oston, Chairman
68 Sturges Road
(07)
2016
Sally M. Hoyt
221 West Street
(04)
2016
Thomas Procopio, Vice Chair
424 South Street
(12)
2015
Erica Lynne Deane
124 Franklin Street
(09)
2015
Carol Oniskey
7 Strawberry Hill Ln.
(08)
2014
Donavin Bentley
433 Pearl Street
(13)
2016
Christine Hansen
30 Haven Street 42008
(13)
2015
Kevin Walsh
30 Haven Street, Ste.
(11)
2014
4001
Dorothy Derosa
1005 Gazebo Circle
(10)
2014
Cultural Council
7 3 years (6 max)
BOS
Jacalyn Wallace
75 Hopkins Street
(12)
2016
Nancy Snow
369 Lowell Street
(12)
2015
Margaret E. Caouette
11 Field Pond Drive
(08)
2014
Colleen O'Shaughnessy
56 Walnut Street
(11)
2014
Lynne A. Cassinari, Co -Chair
78 Hartshorn Street
(08)
2015
Eileen Collins
8 B Carnation Circle
(12)
2014
Catherine Folan, Treasurer
93A Hamden Street
(12)
2015
Donna Schenkel (Associate)
368 Franklin Street
(13)
2014
Custodian of Soldier's And 1 up to 5 years
Sailor's Graves
Francis P. Driscoll 7 Ordway Terrace (92) 2014 BOS
BOS — Board of Selectmen; T. Mgr. — Town Manager; Mod. — Town Moderator; B.V. of O. — By virtue of office;
Sch. Com. — School Committee; FChr. — Finance Com "y Chairman; E. by E. — Elected by Employees. *All
terms expire June 30 of year noted, unless indicated otherwise.
Title
#Positions
Term
Orig
Date
Term
Appt,g
Auth
I Ex
Economic Development
5 3 years
BOS
Committee
40 Beaver Road
(10)
2014
Maria Higgins
57 Avalon Road
(10)
2014
George A. Rio
11 Estate Lane
(08)
2015
Sheila Clarke, Chairman
536 Haverhill St.
(06)
2014
Meghan Young
40 Oak Street
(06)
2016
Camille Anthony (Associate)
26 Orchard Park
(12)
2014
Karl Weld
60 Highland Street
(11)
2016
John Russell (Associate)
91 Spruce Road
(06)
2014
Elizabeth Krugman (Associate)
106 Gleason Road
(13)
2014
Finance Committee
9 3 years
9 years max
Appointment
Corn
Paula Perry
40 Beaver Road
(10)
2014
Barry Berman, Chairman
54 Longview
(07)
2014
David Greenfield
.192 Woburn Street
(05)
2014
Karen Gately Herrick
9 Dividence Road
(12)
2015
Jeffrey Perkins
1 Coolidge Road
(12)
2015
Paul McNeice
20 Johanna Drive
(12)
2016
Mark Dockser, Vice Chair
110 Beaver Road
(10)
2016
Vacancy
O
2016
Vacancy
( )
2015
Fall Street Faire Committee
5 1 year
BOS
Stephen Goldy
42 Berkeley Street
(11)
2015
Leslie M. Leahy
18 Hartshorn Street
(11)
2016
Alison Ullman
158 Howard Street
(12)
2015
Sheila Mulroy
107 Eastway
(12)
2016
Denise Benard
33 John Street
(11)
2014
FinCom 3 1 year
Appointment Committee
Alan E. Foulds, Chairman 9 Ide Street Indef. Moderator
Barry Berman 54 Longview Indef. Fin. Chr.
James Bonazoli 100 Grove Street Indef. Chr. BOS
BOS — Board of Selectmen; T. Mgr. — Town Manager; Mod. — Town Moderator; B.V. of O. — By virtue of office;
Sch. Com. — School Committee; FChr. — Finance Comnf" Chairman; E. by E. — Elected by Employees. *All
terms expire June 30 of year noted, unless indicated otherwise.
Title
#Positions
Term
Orin
Date
Term
Appt'g
Auth
E�►
Historical Commission
5+ 3 years
Associates
BOS
Carl Mittnight
18 Cherry Lane Drive
(12)
2014
Sally Hilgendorff
43 Wakefield Street
(13)
2016
Roberta M. Sullivan, Treasurer
76 Minot Street
(96)
2014
Sharlene Reynolds Santo,
46 Wakefield St.
(99)
2015
Secretary
51 Redgate Lane
(04)
2016 State
Robyn Parker
9 Berkeley Street
(11)
2016
Nancy Kohl (Associate)
607 Pearl Street
(11)
2014
Virginia M. Adams (Associate)
59 Azalea Circle
(78)
2014
Housing Authority
5 5 years
BOS
Kevin F. Mulvey, V. Chr.
67 Whittier Road
(08)
2018
Karen Flammia
19 Vista Ave.
(00)
2015
Madeline Hodgdon
4 Frank Tanner Drive
(13)
2017
Karen Janowski (School)
#7
(11)
2014
Diane Cohen,
51 Redgate Lane
(04)
2016 State
James Cormier (Police)
15 Union Street
(05)
Appts
Timothy Kelley, Chairman
84 Woburn Street
(96)
2014
Human Relations Advisory
7 3 years
BOS
Committee
Carie Ann Torrence
105 Libby Avenue
(11)
2014
Lori Hodin, Co -Chair
385 Summer Avenue
(07)
2016
Karen Janowski (School)
30 Azalea Circle
(11)
2014
Prabha Sankaran (BOS)
39 Randall Road
(12)
2015
James Cormier (Police)
15 Union Street
(05)
2016
Monique Pillow Gnanaratnam
873 Main Street
(08)
2015
Co -Chair
Jacalyn Wallace
75 Hopkins Street
(12)
2016
Camille Anthony (Associate)
26 Orchard Park Drive
(12)
2014
MBTA Advisory Board 1 Indef Town
Mgr
Bob LeLacheur 16 Lowell Street
Metropolitan Area Planning 1 + 3 years BOS
Council Alternate
Steven Sadwick 138 Prospect Street (05) 2014
Vacancy (Alternate) ( ) 2014
Moderator 1 year Elected
Alan Foulds 9 Ide Street April 14
BOS — Board of Selectmen; T. Mgr. — Town Manager; Mod. — Town Moderator; B.V. of O. — By virtue of office;
Sch. Com. — School Committee; FChr. — Finance Co t e Chairman; E. by E. — Elected by Employees. *All
terms expire June 30 of year noted, unless indicated ot�Ie.
Title
#Positions
Term
Ori
Date
Term
Appt'g
Auth
Exp
Municipal Light Board
i 3 years
Elected
Philip B. Pacino, Secretary
5 Washington St. Unit D6
(87)
April 16
David Talbot
35 Minot Street
( )
April 16
Marsie West
3 Whitehall Lane
(12)
April 15
Robert Soli, Secretary
19 James Road
(02)
April 14
John Stem peck
65 Avalon Road
(12)
Aril 15
Mystic Valley Elder Services, 2 3 years
Inc
Jane Burns 16 Lowell Street (12) 9/30/16 COA
Rheta C. McKinley 4 Elderberry Lane 211 (88) 9/30/15 BOS
North Suburban Planning 4 BOS
Council
Ben Tafoya 40 Oak Street (07) 2016
Vacancy (BOS Alt.) () 2016
RCTV Board of Directors 2 3 years BOS &
Sch Com
Edward Smethurst 86 Gleason Road (08) 2014 BOS
John Carpenter (10) 2014 Sch. Com.
Kevin Walsh 30 Haven St., Ste. 4001 (11) 2015 BOS
Readin g Ice Arena Authority 1 3 years BOS
Carl McFadden 33 Wakefield Street (10) 2014
RMLD Citizen Advisory 1 3 years BOS
Board
Tony Ca obianco 8 Gould Street (11) 2014
Recreation Committee
8 + 1 Sch. 3 years
BOS
Com. + Alt.
Nancy Linn Swain
35 Minot Street
(03)
2015
Michael DiPietro
23 Sanborn Lane
(04)
2016
Adam Chase
8 Gardner Road
(93)
2014
Richard Hand
20 Meadowbrook Ln.
(11)
2014
Francis Driscoll, Chairman
7 Ordway Terrace
(04)
2016
Karen Janowski
30 Azalea Circle
(11)
2014 Sch. Com.
Catherine R. Kaminer
37 Warren Avenue
(88)
2016
Mary Ellen Stolecki
33 Lewis Street
(00)
2015
Sean Whalen (Associate)
18 Harrison Street
(13)
2014
John Winne (Associate)
29 Clover Circle
(13)
2014
Eric Hughes
18 Small Lane
(08)
2015
BOS — Board of Selectmen; T. Mgr. — Town Manager; Mod. — Town Moderator; B.V. of O. — By virtue of office;
Sch. Com. — School Committee; FChr. — Finance Committee Chairman; E. by E. — Elected by Employees. *All
terms expire June 30 of year noted, unless indicated othJrUe.
Title
#Positions
Term
Orin
Date
Term
Appt'
Auth
Ex .
Regional School District 1 4 years Elected
Committee
Robert S. McCarthy (12) Nov` 16
Rules Committee
8 1 year
No more than 6
consecutive ears
Precinct
Member
Ronald T. O'Keefe (Precinct 1)
44 Batchelder Road
(08)
Peter G. Coumounduros (Prec 2)
24 Smith Avenue
(01)
Francis P. Driscoll (Precinct 3)
7 Ordway Terrace
(08)
Nancy Graham (Precinct 4)
26 Holly Road
(10)
Janice Jones (Precinct 5)
22 Mount Vernon St.
(08)
James Mulvey (Precinct 6)
8 Palmer Hill Avenue
(10)
Denise D. Wyer (Precinct 7)
228 Forest Street
(08)
Karen Gately Herrick (Prec. 8)
9 Dividence Road
(10)
School Committee
6 3 years
Elected
Karen T. Janowski
30 Azalea Circle
(08)
April 14
Christopher Caruso, V. Chair
77 Hartshorn Street
(06)
April 15
Jeanne M. Borawski
3 Deer Path Lane
(13)
April 14 (15)
Charles Robinson
81 Prospect Street
(07)
April 16
Lisa Gibbs
9 Priscilla Road
(04)
April 14
Harold A. Croft, Chairman
27 Linnea Lane
(10)
Aril 16
Sick Bank Committee
9 3 years
BOS
Kathy Miksis
64 Middlesex Ave.
2015
T. Mgr.
Margaret A. Campbell, Chr.
16 Lowell Street
2016
T. Mgr.
Jane Kinsella
16 Lowell Street
2014
T. Mgr.
Vacancy (Dispatcher)
15 Union Street
2014
Union
Peter Garchinsky (Police Sup.)
15 Union Street
2014
Union
Tom Ward (DPW)
16 Lowell Street
2015
Union
Peter Tassi
16 Lowell Street
2014
T. Mgr.
Pat Iapicca (Police Patrol)
15 Union Street
2014
Union
James D'Entremont (Eng.)
16 Lowell Street
2014
Union
Town Forest Committee
5 3 years
BOS
Terence Selle
25 Summer Avenue
(12)
2015
Kendall Stackhouse
263 Charles Street
(12)
2014
William Sullivan
44 Blueberry Lane
(13)
2016
Richard Wetzler
9 Gould Street
(12)
2015
Thomas Gardiner
182 Franklin Street
(10)
2016
Louis deBrigard, (Associate)
37 Auburn Street
(02)
2014
Jennifer Driscoll (Associate)
68 Arcadia Avenue
(13)
2014
Farrukh Najmi (Associate)
65 Marla Lane
(13)
2014
Kurt Habel (Associate)
832 Main Street
(13)
2014
BOS — Board of Selectmen; T. Mgr. — Town Manager; Mod. — Town Moderator; B.V. of O. — By virtue of office;
Sch. Com. — School Committee; FChr. — Finance Committee Chairman; E. by E. — Elected by Employees. *All
terms expire June 30 of year noted, unless indicated othlMse.
Title
#Positions
Term
Orig Term
APht'g
182 Franklin Street
(08)
2015
llate LxE
Auth
Trails Committee
5 3 years
BOS
Thomas S. Gardiner, Chairman
182 Franklin Street
(08)
2015
Terence Selle
25 Summer Avenue
(12)
2016
Jean Jacobs
73 Fairchild Drive
(12)
2015
David Williams
117 Oak Street
(08)
2016
William Finch
51 Mill Street
(11)
2014
John E. Parsons (Associate)
3 C Street
(08)
2014
Volunteer Appointment BOS
Subcommittee
Daniel Ensminger 6 Oakland Road (13) 2014
John Arena, Chairman 26 Francis Drive (12) 2014
West Street Historic District
Commission
5 3 years
BOS
Virginia Adams
59 Azalea Circle
(09)
2015
Priscilla Poehler
43 Bancroft Avenue
(09)
2015
Everett Blodgett
99 Prescott Street
(09)
2016
Vacancy
( ) .
2016
Ilene Bornstein
80 Haystack Road
(09)
2014
BOS — Board of Selectmen; T. Mgr. — Town Manager; Mod. — Town Moderator; B.V. of O. — By virtue of office;
Sch. Com. — School Committee; FChr. — Finance Commi et Chairman; E. by E. — Elected by Employees. *All
terms expire June 30 of year noted, unless indicated other -,ise.