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LOWELL SCHOOL COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Date: 2013-09-04 Time: 7:00 PM Location: City Council Chamber 375 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA SALUTE TO FLAG: 1. SALUTE TO FLAG: ROLL CALL: 2. ROLL CALL: MINUTES: 3. 2013 / 333 Approval of the Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled Meeting of Wednesday, August 21, 2013 PERMISSION TO ENTER: 4. 2013 / 332 Permission to Enter: September 4, 2013 MEMORIALS: 5. 2013 / 342 Mrs. Ann M. Golden, mother of Timothy Golden, former Lowell School Committee Member. Claire Tarpey, aunt of Assistant Superintendent Claire Abrams, School Improvement Coordinator James Neary and Music teacher at the Wang School Patricia Neary. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: 6. 2013 / 326 [by Kristin Ross-Sitcawich]: Request the Superintendent create a library of standardized districtwide forms to be made available on the Lowell Public Schools website in order to provide our school families greater access to Lowell Public Schools. Lowell Public Schools • 43 Highland Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us  (Page 2 of 4) MOTIONS: 7. 2013 / 324 [by David Conway]: Ask the Superintendent to send a letter of thanks to the U.S.T.A. [United States Tennis Association] for their generous contribution to provide tennis equipment to our school system. Also, to send a letter of appreciation to Coach Jennifer P. Carey, for her initiative in creating this partnership with the U.S.T.A. 8. 2013 / 325 [by Kristin Ross-Sitcawich]: Request the Superintendent create an online Lowell Public School pre-registration portal through the District's website. 9. 2013 / 329 [by Robert Gignac]: Request the Superintendent provide recommendations to the Committee in regards to updating the "Anti- Bullying" policy. The recommendations should reflect the changes made to Ch. 71 Section 370 enacted into law by the State Legislature in July 2013. 10. 2013 / 330 [by Robert Gignac]: Request the Superintendent work with the proper state agencies to ensure the district is prepared to begin federal background checks during the hiring process. 11. 2013 / 345 [by Kim Scott]: Request the Superintendent report on the current membership status of the following groups and provide a plan to expand the membership of:The Citywide Parent Council; The Special Education Parent PAC; The Parent Advisory Groups and The Student Advisory Groups. 12. 2013 / 346 [by Kim Scott]: Request the Superintendent report on the behavior intervention programs being used at the individual schools and how the success of each program has been measured. 13. 2013 / 347 [by Kim Scott]: Request the Superintendent develop and implement a districtwide plan for intervention for non-attendance. Lowell Public Schools • 43 Highland Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us  (Page 3 of 4) SUBCOMMITTEES: 14. 2013 / 334 Facilities: Report and Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting of Monday, August 26, 2013 [James Leary, Chair] REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT: 15. 2013 / 327 School Opening Report 2013 16. 2013 / 328 NEASC [New England Association of Schools & Colleges] Visit to Lowell High School 17. 2013 / 335 Clock on Kirk Street 18. 2013 / 336 Carol M. White PEP Grant Update 19. 2013 / 337 Summer Report for Summer School 2013 20. 2013 / 338 Special Education Paraprofessional Professional Development Training- Draft 21. 2013 / 339 Home Education 22. 2013 / 343 Personnel Report 23. 2013 / 344 List of Eligible Teachers NEW BUSINESS: 24. 2013 / 331 Request under MGL Chapter 71, Title XII: Awarding a Veteran a High School Diploma Lowell Public Schools • 43 Highland Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us  (Page 4 of 4) CONVENTION/CONFERENCE REQUESTS: 25. 2013 / 340 LHS ROTC staff, Lt. Col. Pete D'Amico, MSgt Kevin Cassilli, TSgt David Smith, along with coried chaperones, to travel with approximately 50 students to Camp Edwards National Guard Training Facility in Sandwich, MA on Wednesday, September 25 through Sunday, September 29, 2013. Food and lodging will be paid by AFJROTC funds and/or student contributions. One substitute teacher for two days at the cost of $200 will be paid through the Perkins Grant. 26. 2013 / 341 Paul Georges, LHS teacher and President of the United Teachers of Lowell, to attend the 56th Annual Massachusetts AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention in Plymouth, MA from Wednesday, October 9 through Friday, October 11, 2013. The United Teachers of Lowell will fund the conference. No substitute teacher coverage is needed. ADJOURNMENT: 27. ADJOURNMENT: Lowell Public Schools • 43 Highland Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us  Office of Fin a n ce & Ope r a t ion s Ph on e : ( 9 7 8 ) 6 7 4 - 2 0 1 9 LOW ELL PUBLI C SCH OOLS 4 3 H igh la n d St r e e t Fa x : ( 9 7 8 ) 6 7 4 - 2 1 4 1 Low e ll, M a ssa ch u se t t s 0 8 1 5 2 E- m a il: j la n g@low e ll.k 1 2 .m a .u s PERMI SSI ON TO ENTER To: Jean M. Franco, Superintendent of Schools From: Jay Lang, Deputy Superintendent of Finance and Operations Date: August 30, 2013 Subject: Permission to Enter – September 4, 2013 School Committee Meeting ASSESSMENT TECHNOLOGY, INC. $ 59,000 6700 E Speedway Blvd Tucson, AZ 85710 To provide the Galileo (K-12) online tool to develop, administer, and use customized standards based tests and access multi-level disaggregated reports based on student demographic information that teachers can link to classroom instruction Funding provided by the School Department – Local Budget COMMUNITY TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE $ 117,600 CENTER, INCORPORATED 30 Winter Street Boston, MA 02108 To provide professional development training to include support for priority schools to implement the Standard Bearer Schools improvement process and to align curriculum and instruction. Funding provided by the Race to the Top Grant JULIE CHARETTE $ 8,800 12 Bertram Street Lowell, MA 01852 To provide professional development and support to new teachers in the Lowell Teacher Academy during their first three (3) years of teaching to align curriculum instruction and assessment to the MA Frameworks and the Common Core Standards. Funding provided by the Race To The Top Grant DEBORAH KRUPKOSKI $ 13,000 3 Trailside Drive Chelmsford, MA 01824 To provide professional development for administrators and classroom/special education staff who will learn key concepts related to the implementation of standards based curricula aligned to the common core standards. Funding provided by the Race To The Top Grant INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE $ 18,900 155 Merrimack Street Lowell, MA 01852 To provide for Refugee Community Liaisons/Interpreters who will provide the school department and schools with bilingual and bicultural assistance to facilitate home/school connection in the languages of new refugee groups. Funding provided by the Title III Grant 2  LOWELL SCHOOL COMMITTEE Henry J. Mroz Administration Office Edith Nourse Rogers School 43 Highland Street Lowell, Massachusetts 01852 Patrick O. Murphy Tel: (978) 937‐7647 Mayor and Chairperson Tel: (978) 937‐7614 Fax: (978) 446‐7436 David J. Conway Vice‐Chairman Facilities Subcommittee Meeting Monday August 26, 2013 Robert J. Gignac James D. Leary Central Administration – Room 116 Connie A. Martin 7:00 p.m. Kristin Ross‐Sitcawich Kimberly A. Scott Subcommittee Members Present: Chairperson James Leary, Robert Gignac and Kristin Ross-Sitcawich School Department Personnel Present: Jean Franco, Superintendent of Schools, Jay Lang, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, and Brian Curley, Director of Operations and Maintenance Chairperson James Leary called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following two (2) agenda items were discussed: 1. 2013/14 Food Service Changes & Updates Mr. Lang reviewed a handout (attached) prepared by Aramark highlighting the planned changes to the food service program for the 2013/14 school year. Highlights include the following: • Free breakfast for all middle school students • New breakfast menus for middle schools • New breakfast regulations • Grab and Go breakfast carts at LHS and Freshman Academy • Paid lunches are $1.95 • Flat screen TV’s at LHS and Freshman Academy: Nutrition & LHS news • Age relevant marketing materials at service lines • New merchandising pieces at all schools • Enhancements to service lines: Pawtucket, Reilly and Washington • Weekly Connect-Ed calls for accrued balances and monthly letters • Dinner meals at 6 schools and Lowell Housing Authority starting in October Motion by Kristin Ross-Sitcawich, seconded by Robert Gignac, to accept the report as a report of progress (Approved 3-0). 2. Update on Summer 2013 Facility Projects/Upgrades Mr. Curley reviewed a school-by-school listing of the projects (attached) that were completed district-wide this past summer. Much work has been completed and/or is ongoing through the use of school department, City of Lowell capital and MSBA grant funds. Motion by Robert Gignac, seconded by Kristin Ross-Sitcawich, to accept the report as a report of progress (Approved 3-0). Motion to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jay Lang Deputy Superintendent of Finance & Operations For Jean M. Franco Superintendent of Schools Secretary, Lowell School Committee Lo we ll Pub lic Sc ho o ls Ba c k to Sc ho o l 2013/ 2014 • Fre e Bre a kfa st fo r All Mid d le Sc ho o l Stud e nts • Ne w Bre a kfa st Me nus fo r mid d le sc ho o ls • Ne w Bre a kfa st re g ula tio ns • Gra b a nd Go Bre a kfa st Ca rts a t LHS a nd Fre shma n Ac a d e my • Pa id Lunc he s a re $1.95 • Fla t sc re e n TV’ s a t LHS a nd Fre shma n : Nutritio n a nd LPS Co mmunity ne ws • Ag e re le va nt ma rke ting ma te ria ls a t se rvic e line s • Ne w me rc ha nd ising p ie c e s a t a ll sc ho o ls • Enha nc e me nts to se rvic e line s: Pa wtuc ke t, Re illy a nd Wa shing to n • We e kly Co nne c t-e d c a lls fo r a c c rue d b a la nc e s a nd mo nthly le tte rs • Dinne r me a ls a t 6 sc ho o ls a nd Lo we ll Ho using Autho rity sta rting in Oc to b e r  Healthy Changes in Our School Cafeterias! Dear Lowell Public Schools Families, This fall, Lowell Public Schools cafeterias are meeting tough new federal nutrition standards for school meals, ensuring that meals are healthy, well-balanced and provide students all the nutrition they need to succeed at school. Now is a great time to encourage your kids to choose school lunch! Last year, lunch regulations were implemented. Starting in School Year 2013-2014, breakfast regulations will be implemented. School meals offer students milk, proteins, grains, fruits and vegetables. All meals must meet strict limits on saturated fat and portion size. The new meal pattern regulations also added dietary specifications regarding calories and saturated fat. Both require additional standards for age-appropriate calorie limits: Lunch calorie ranges: K-5 (550 to 650), 6-8 (600 to 700), 9-12 (750 to 850) Breakfast calorie ranges: K-5 (350 to 500), 6-8 (400 to 550), 9-12 (450 to 600)  Larger servings and a wider variety of vegetables and fruits  Students must take at least one serving of a fruit or vegetable  Fat-free or 1% milk (flavored milk must be fat-free)  More whole grains School Year 2013-2014 meal pricing: Pre K‐8 Breakfast: Free for all students 9‐12 Breakfast: $0.30 reduced / $0.75 paid K‐12 lunch: $0.40 reduced / $1.95 paid School meals are a great value and a huge convenience for busy families too! Do you want to make sure your children get nutritious & delicious school meals every day? Sign up for Free or Reduced-Price School Meals! Quick. Simple. Smart. http://www.mealsense.org/LPS. Manage your entire family’s school meal accounts from home, office, or any internet access computer at www.mySchoolBucks.com. We’re always working to offer Lowell Public Schools students healthier and tastier choices. ARAMARK Education, the food and nutrition service provider for the district, is pleased to introduce a new comprehensive wellness and nutrition education program, Healthy for Life™, which is designed to help improve the health and academic potential of students through nutritious menus, wellness education, parental resource materials, health fairs and school events. We look forward to welcoming your children to the cafeteria this fall. To find out more about Lowell Public Schools healthy school meals, visit us at http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/pages/lpsd/depts/Food_Services. Thank you! The Entire Lowell Public School Food and Nutrition Team  “50% of middle school students skip breakfast” F REE ATTENTION B REAKFAST AND N EW M ENU S TARTING 8/27/13 MIDDLE SCHOOL BREAKFAST START YOUR DAY OFF RIGHT! NEW HOT BREAKFAST ITEMS OFFERED DAILY! Starting the first day of school, new HOT breakfast items will be served daily. Items include a homemade muffin of the day, omelets, waffle bar, panini’s, smoothies, eggs and MORE! Check out the menu for more info…COME ON DOWN & ENJOY! ALL STUDENTS IN GRADES Pre K-8 EAT BREAKFAST FOR FREE!!  LOOK FOR GRAB N ‘GO BREAKFAST CARTS: AT SELECT ENTRANCES EVERYDAY HIGH SCHOOL & FRESHMAN ACADEMY SERVICE HOURS 6:30 - 7:50AM START YOUR DAY OFF RIGHT! Starting the first day of school, look for the Grab N ‘Go Breakfast Carts at selected entrances to LHS & Freshman Academy! Enjoy a variety of fresh fruit, breakfast sandwiches, yogurt, assorted cereals, muffins, bagels, ice cold milk and juice ready to ….. Grab N ‘Go LHS CAFÉ: Still open for full serve breakfast daily 7:00-7:50am Reduced price $ .30 Paid price $.75 2013-2014 NEW Breakfast Regulations SY13-14  MUST follow the menu Breakfast is CALORIE counted now  Calories based on a weekly average (same as lunch)  Grains Menu Components o MUST offer at least 1 ounce equivalent per day  Meat/Meat Alternative o Minimum weekly requirement for each grade level o Examples: eggs, cheese, meats, sunbutter o Not a breakfast requirement o Counts as a GRAIN or an EXTRA  Example: 1 ounce equivalent of meat/meat alternative counts EITHER as 1 ounce  Juice/Fruit/Vegetable equivalent of grain OR is not counted at all o MUST offer at least ½ cup fruit/veggie/juice o NO vegetable or juice requirements  Meaning we can serve juice daily & do not have to serve a veggie at breakfast  Milk o Do not have to take a fruit o 2 options of milk MUST be offered o Skim chocolate milk & 1% white milk  Grain, Milk, Fruit/Juice/Vegetable Requirements (MUST be offered daily)  Meat/Meat Alternative Optional (does NOT have to be offered)  MUST offer 4 items at breakfast & students can decline 1 Offer vs. Serve  2 ounce equivalent = counts as 2 of the 4 offerings o DO NOT HAVE TO TAKE A FRUIT o 2 ounce equivalent muffin + milk = reimbursable meal o 2 ounce equivalent muffin + fruit = reimbursable meal  Students can take 2 of the same thing & have it count as 2 components o 2 ounce equivalent muffin + milk + fruit = reimbursable meal o ONLY can take double of FRUIT or GRAIN o Example: If a student takes 2 packages of 1 ounce equivalent cereal then they would only need to take 1 other component  BIC Meals will consists of ALL required items  o Grains, milk, fruit Students will have to take ALL components of the meal ** END RESULT: Menus are calorie counted, MUST follow menu!**  Lowell Public Schools Summer 2013 Projects  Bailey o New compressors for a/c unit (Capital) o New rest room partitions (Capital)  Bartlett o VCT tile replacing carpet (Capital)  Butler o New phone system (awaiting scheduling, Capital) o New compressors for chiller (Capital)  Daley o New phone system pending (awaiting scheduling, Capital) o New gymnasium roof scheduled to go out to bid (Capital)  Greenhalge o New library carpet (School Dept.) o New rest room partitions (Capital)  Lincoln o New library carpet (School Dept.) o New phone system (awaiting scheduling, Capital) o New rest room partitions (Capital)  LHS o 3rd floor 1980 bldg. VCT tile replacing carpet (Capital) o SPED Suite revamped (School Dept & Lands and Buildings) o New fans in Little Theater (School Dept & Electrical Dept) o New doors in 1980/Field House (Capital) o New carpet in 1922 Guidance Suites (School Dept.) o New rest room partitions (Capital) o Corridor painting (Lands & Buildings)  LHS Freshman Academy o Painting (Lands & Buildings) o Corridor tile and sub floor repair (Lands & Buildings) o New rest room partitions (Capital)  McAuliffe o New rest room partitions (Capital) o New carpet for SPED classroom (School Dept)  Moody o New windows (Capital) o Exterior fence – quotes pending (School Dept.)  Murkland o VCT tile replacing carpet (Capital) o New rest room partitions (Capital)  Pawtucketville Memorial o New phone system pending (awaiting scheduling, Capital) o Tile front office & 2 guidance rooms (School Dept.) o Exterior columns repaired (Lands & Buildings)  Pyne/Arts o New compressors for a/c unit (Capital) o New rest room partitions (Capital)  Reilly o 3rd & 4th Grade rest rooms renovated (Capital) o Teacher’s Bathroom renovated (Capital)  Robinson o New cafeteria tables (School Dept.) o New exterior doors (Capital)  Sullivan o Tile replacement in 10 rooms (Lands & Buildings) o New condenser units (out for bid in the fall by Planning and Development)  Wang o New student lockers o New condenser units (out for bid in the fall by Planning and Development)  Washington o New windows (Capital) o Carpet top corridor (School Dept) o Exterior fence – quotes pending (School Dept.)   Central Office o Addition of two classrooms in First Grade wing and Early Childhood (School Department) o Moved SPED and Superintendent’s Suites – addition of new cubicle office/carpet (School Department & Lands and Buildings) Also, all wooden gymnasium floors have been top sanded and recoated by New England Sports Floors. Also, all water fountains throughout the district have been repaired or replaced. All units were functioning as of 8‐16‐13.  • As of August 30, 2013, 264 new students have entered the district this year and the overall increased enrollment by grade to date is as follows: Kindergarten: 54 Grade 1: 37 Grade 2: 25 Grade 3: 25 Grade 4: 23 Grade 5: 31 Grade 6: 25 Grade 7: 28 Grade 8: 16 Naturally, the impact of class size will be equitably distributed across the district. • There is a recent influx of students within the past two weeks from various countries with a total additional number of newcomer students at 23. This has impacted the number in the newcomer classes for English Language Learners across the district. The Lowell Public Schools Annual Student Enrollment Report will be provided at the September 18th School Committee meeting when all grades have reported to school and all other schools in Lowell have begun the school year. School Opening Report 2 September 4, 2013 LOWELL PUBLI C SCHOOLS Curriculum , I nst ruct ion & Assessm ent Phone: ( 978) 674- 4323 43 Highland St reet E- m ail: cabram s@low ell.k12.m a.us Lowell, Massachuset t s 01852 Lowell High School Clock on Kirk Street TO: Jean M. Franco, Superintendent FROM: M. Claire Abrams, Assistant Superintendent DATE: August 27, 2013 RE: Lowell High School Clock on Kirk Street [by David Conway]: To ask the Superintendent to work with the Headmaster to review the feasibility of restoring the Lowell High School clock on Kirk Street to its original working condition, utilizing but not limited to, our many city partners. In response to the above motion the following has taken place. Headmaster Martin received the estimate from the antique clock dealer Jim McKenna after he completed his inspection. A complete restoration will cost $30,000. The Headmaster is planning to bring the three upper class officers, sophomores, juniors and seniors together and work on the restoration as a group project. The original fundraising started with the three classes of 1937, 1938, and 1939. Once the class officers are chosen, the Headmaster and students will put together a strategic fund raising plan involving the remaining and willing alumni from 1937,1938 and 1939 (there are still many living in the area) to do a public kickoff! Further ideas are the possibility of a live WCAP show, Lowell Sun webcast, a “clock-a-thon” live on Channel 22, where members of different classes match up and take calls/pledges. These are some thoughts, however, the Headmaster really wants this to be a student driven effort connecting the history of the classes in the pre-war years with today's students. As more details emerge, the Headmaster will update the Superintendent and School Committee.  LOWELL PUBLI C SCHOOLS Curriculum , I nst ruct ion & Assessm ent Phone: ( 978) 674- 4323 43 Highland St reet E- m ail: cabram s@low ell.k12.m a.us Lowell, Massachuset t s 01852 Carol M. White PEP Grant Update TO: Jean M. Franco, Superintendent FROM: M. Claire Abrams, Assistant Superintendent DATE: August 27, 2013 RE: Carol M. White PEP Grant Update Carol M. White PEP Grant Update 2013 / 177 [by James Leary]: To request the Superintendent develop a team and provide a strategic plan for the writing and submitting of the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) Grant for the 2014-2015 school year. This comprehensive grant is awarded to schools and organizations to initiate, expand, and improve physical education programs. The Lowell Public Schools is in need of expanding and improving physical education curriculum and instruction as well as awareness to childhood health and obesity. Being awarded this grant would assist the district in ensuring that all students have access to a well articulated physical education program from PreK-12. The above motion amended to read: 2013 / 177 [by David Conway]: To ask the Superintendent to look into the feasibility of developing a team to provide a strategic plan for the writing and submitting of the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) Grant for the 2014-2015 school year. This comprehensive grant is awarded to schools and organizations to initiate, expand, and improve physical education programs. The Lowell Public Schools is in need of expanding and improving physical education curriculum and instruction as well as awareness to childhood health and obesity. Being awarded this grant would assist the district in ensuring that all students have access to a well articulated physical education program from PreK-12. In response to the above motion the following has transpired. The district is excited to pursue the possibility of writing a Carol White Physical Education Program (PEP) grant application. As of today, the U.S. Department of Education (USED) has not stated whether it will again hold a PEP competition. Historically, the Request for Proposal is published in the Federal Register in late winter. Susan Linn, the Director of Grants and Partnership for the Lowell Public Schools, plans to travel to Washington D.C. in November to better understand the USED Funding Forecast. Be assured that the PEP grant is one that Assistant Superintendent Claire Abrams, Headmaster Brian Martin, Athletic Director James DeProfio, and Ms. Linn have as a priority and have already begun discussing. Once we are clear that a competition will exist, Assistant Superintendent Claire Abrams and Ms. Linn will convene a planning team that will begin with the completion of the School Health Index, which is a planning tool that will help identify Lowell Public Schools’ strengths and challenges with regard to fitness and nutrition curriculum and instruction. The results of this assessment will be reviewed by a team of diverse stakeholders (i.e., aforementioned leaders, additional instructional leaders, parents, out-of-school time staff, municipal staff, and/or others as appropriate) that will create a comprehensive plan for improvements in LPS fitness and nutrition and will result in a competitive grant application.  LOWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS Office of Student Support Services Phone: (978) 674-2034 43 Highland Street Fax: (978) 674-2141 Lowell, Massachusetts 01852 E-mail: jdurkin@lowell.k12.ma.us Summer School 2013 Summary Report To: Jean M. Franco, Superintendent of Schools From: Jeannine M. Durkin, Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services Date: August 27, 2013 Re: Summer School 2013 The Lowell Public Schools provided summer school programming for nearly 2,000 students in the summer of 2013 with programs operating from June 27th through July 26th. I would like to thank the Coordinator of Special Programs, Carolyn Rocheleau, for her assistance in compiling this report. Program Number of Location Building Population Students Administrator 21st Century 83 Shaughnessy Sean Rogers Enrichment programs focused on Community oral and written communication Learning and math reasoning for students Center from the Shaughnessy School, grades K-3 21st Century 104 Morey Chris Crowley Enrichment programs focused on Community oral and written communication Learning and math reasoning for students Center from the Morey School, grades 1-3 21st Century 84 Greenhalge Joy Flanders Enrichment programs aligned with Community the “Let’s Move Campaign” Learning focused on oral and written Center communication and math reasoning for students from the Greenhalge School, grades K-3  Program Number of Location Building Population Students Administrator 21st Century 83 Stoklosa Program Enrichment programs focused on Community Administrator: oral and written communication Learning Mike McLeod and math reasoning for students Center from the Stoklosa School, grades Building 5-7 Administrator: Brittney Taylor Refugee 116 Greenhalge Joy Flanders ELL instruction and tutoring for Summer refugee students, grades K-4 Program Murkland 124 Murkland Denise Perrin Instruction in ELA and School mathematics for Murkland students Summer Clinic in need of academic intervention and remediation, grades K-3 Middle School 344 Butler Keith Valliere Instruction in ELA and Grades 5 - 7 mathematics for students from all Provisionally city schools, identified by Retained counseling staff, in accordance Program with School Committee Policy 21st CCLC 120 Stoklosa Program Academic and recreational Compass Administrators: opportunities for students entering Program/Grade Katie Keefe grade 9, grade 8 provisionally 8 Provisionally Jill Lang retained students integrated into the Retained program for past two years Program Building Administrator: Brittney Taylor Middle/High 155 Stoklosa Building ELL instruction and tutoring in School Administrator: ELA, science, and mathematics for Refugee Brittney Taylor refugee population, grades 5-12 Program Program Administrator: Barbara Hodgson  Program Number of Location Building Population Students Administrator Camp 65 Wang Matt Stahl One week STEM Camp funded by Invention Dow Chemical for 65 middle school students Math Academy 24 LHS Dr. Julio One credit Enrichment Algebra DeCarvalho Program designed for students entering grade 9 High School 281 LHS Dr. Julio Credit recovery for students in Credit DeCarvalho grades 9-12, identified by Recovery counseling staff, in accordance Program with School Committee Policy Special 246 LHS and Jay Breen Special Education students from Education Bailey Pre-k through high school Summer designated for summer School programming based on IEP Programs Step Up to 152 LHS Krisanne Two 18 hour math programs for High School Santarpio and students entering grade 9, 1.25 Math/ Paula Sweeney credits awarded per class Mastering the Math MCAS Program Strengths:  Opportunity for all middle school students participating in summer school to attend a full day summer program through the Gateway ELL Grant from the Massachusetts Governor’s Office of  Education.  Alignment of curriculum standards with summer school content. Expanded use of community partners including Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust/Drumlin Farm, Lowell Parks and Recreation, Lowell Taekwondo, and Tsongas Industrial History Center  to provide extended day programs to middle and high school youth. Implementation of instructional model at the middle school level employing the use of literacy  coaches in the summer school setting. District funding of a social worker, instructional technology specialist, and two middle school  guidance counselors to support all sites. Manageable class sizes with class enrollments of 20 or fewer students with the exception of the  refugee program at the Greenhalge School. Support from the Lowell Police Department with a School Resource Officer assigned daily to the Stoklosa and Butler Schools.   Weekly scheduled field trips for students in the 21st CCLC and Refugee/Gateway Programs. Program Notes:  Within the past three years, there has been an increase in the number of students attending the 5-8 Provisionally Retained Programs. The Butler School’s Grade 5-7 Provisionally Retained Program enrolled nearly 350 students, impacting the building maintenance and summer cleaning schedule. Space at the Stoklosa School was limited with the 355 students from the Compass Program, the Grade 8 Provisionally Retained, the Stoklosa 21st CCLC Program, and Middle/High  School Refugee Program all sharing the building. Reliable air conditioning is needed for programs, particularly essential for students with special  needs and medical concerns. Students attending alternative education programs during the school year require additional  behavioral supports in a summer school setting. One social worker for 2,000 students is not adequate to respond to the high level of needs that are presented in the summer months, particularly with the refugee and special education populations. In 2013, the social worker worked tirelessly to prioritize need and was challenged by a high  number of child abuse/neglect reports that required extensive case management. Recruiting teaching staff, particularly middle school mathematics teachers, to teach in the summer program is a challenge. Planning for 2014:  Work with the leadership teams at each middle school to insure early identification and  intervention for students in danger of failing. Review data profiles of provisionally retained students to identify root causes and determine next  steps to reduce the number of failures. Delay the start of summer school by one week in order to provide adequate time between the end of the school year and the start of summer school. The recommended schedule is July 7th through August 1st during the summer of 2014.  Initiate earlier communication with guidance counselors and principals immediately following the third marking period to identify the potential number of students prior to planning facility  location and determining staffing needs. Begin planning for school sites and student enrollment needs by January 2014. If student  projections increase, we will need to expand the programs to three middle school sites. Work closely with the Special Education Department and Director of Alternative Education to continue to provide middle school sites with copies of all IEPs and student behavioral plans in  advance of program start date.  Revisit the criteria for refugee placement in summer school programs. Investigate additional funding opportunities with LPS Grant Office to provide additional  programming for students. Collaborate with the 5-12 Mathematics Coordinator to recruit summer school mathematics teachers particularly at the middle school level.  LOWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS Office of Student Support Services Phone: (978) 674-2034 43 Highland Street Fax: (978) 674-2141 Lowell, Massachusetts 01852 E-mail: jdurkin@lowell.k12.ma.us Paraprofessional Professional Development Schedule To: Jean M. Franco, Superintendent of Schools From: Jeannine M. Durkin, Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services Date: August 28, 2013 The attached report is in response to the following motion by School Committee Member, Kristen Ross-Sitcawich which was approved at the June 19, 2013 School Committee Meeting: さRequest the Superintendent seek out professional development opportunities for paraprofessionals working with children with neuro sensory disabilities.ざ I would like to thank the Director of Special Education, Jennifer McCrystal, for her assistance in researching neuro sensory professional development opportunities as well as developing the attached Professional Development Schedule for Paraprofessionals for the 2013-2014 school year. Thanks also to Special Education ETCs, Deena Meli and Jay Breen, for addressing all of the logistical components of the training schedule.  Special Education Paraprofessional Early Release Day Professional Development 2013-2014 Professional Development Calendar Month Session Title Session Descriptions September Confidentiality and Guidance for Student  Student Records Support and Meaningful Discipline  District Guidelines Related to Appropriate Behavioral Protocols Strategies (Two Duplicate Sessions to  Education Laws Related to Physical Restraint and Bullying Accommodate Schools with Early and  Effective Classroom Management Late Dismissals)  Clear and Consistent Behavioral Expectations  Positive Behavioral Supports October Early Dismissal Schools - Use of  Active Engagement with the Curriculum Technology to Improve Class Support  Reinforcement of Skills  Providing Alternative Methods to Demonstrate Knowledge of the Curriculum Late Dismissal Schools - Strategies to  General Education/Substantially Separate Classroom-Based Work with Students with Special Needs Instructional Support/1:1 Paraprofessional Support  Supporting Students in all Areas Related to Academic Curriculum  Supporting Progress Related to IEP Goals and Objectives  Fostering Independence  Supporting Literacy Instruction  Supporting Math Instruction January Early Dismissal Schools - Strategies to  General Education/Substantially Separate Classroom-Based Work with Students with Special Needs Instructional Support/1:1 Paraprofessional Support  Supporting Students in all Areas Related to Academic Curriculum  Supporting Progress Related to IEP Goals and Objectives  Fostering Independence  Supporting Literacy Instruction  Supporting Math Instruction  Special Education Paraprofessional Early Release Day Professional Development 2013-2014 Month Session Title Session Descriptions January Late Dismissal Schools - Use of  Active Engagement with the Curriculum Technology to Improve Class Support  Reinforcement of Skills  Providing Alternative Methods to Demonstrate Knowledge of the Curriculum February Related Services:  Overview of Speech and Language Disorders Related to Classroom-Based Performance Speech Language Pathology (SLP)  Overview of OT/Fine Motor Disorders Related to Classroom- Based Performance  Overview of Sensory Processing Disorders (SPD)  Characteristics of SPD in School Age Children Occupational Therapy (OT) Physical Therapy (PT)  Academic, Social, Emotional and/or Behavioral Impact of  Effective School-Based Treatment/Services SPD in a School Setting  Overview of PT/Gross Motor Functioning Related to School- Based Performance/Functionality March The Individualized Education Plan (IEP)  Disability Categories Process  Components of an IEP  LOWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS Henry J. Mroz Administration Offices Edith Nourse Rogers School 43 Highland Street Lowell, Massachusetts 01852 M. Claire Abrams Tel: (978) 674-4323 Assistant Superintendent email:cabrams@lowell.k12.ma.us Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment TO: Jean M. Franco, Superintendent FROM: M. Claire Abrams, Assistant Superintendent DATE: August 29, 2013 RE: Request for Home Education The following parents/guardians seek permission to home educate their children: Apsara Ot Bianca & Jared Thibault 124 Stevens Street 14 Smith Street Under General Laws Chapter 76, Section 1, Home Education is constitutionally permissible. Therefore, I recommend approval of this request. If granted, the number of families approved by the Lowell School Committee to home school will total 26 and the total number of children will be 42. MCA/jmc LOWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS Personnel Office Phone: (978) 674-2021 43 Highland Street Fax: (978) 674-2141 Lowell, Massachusetts 01852 E-mail: mcassidy@lowell.k12.ma.us Personnel Report TO: Jean Franco, Superintendent FROM: Michael Cassidy, Director of Human Resources DATE: September 1, 2013 RE: PERSONNEL REPORT –September 4, 2013 ===================================================== The Personnel Office is hereby officially informing you of retirements, resignations, promotions and new hires. Thank you for sharing this report with members of the Lowell School Committee and including it in the official record. MC/dj I. RETIREMENTS None to report II. RESIGNATIONS Brittany DiMatteo English Language Arts Teacher 33 Lexington Street Robinson School Burlington, MA 01803 Effective Date: June 30, 2013 Martha LaFlamme Paraprofessional 42 Eighteenth Street Greenhalge School Lowell, MA 01850 Effective Date: June 30, 2013 Diane Marshall Cafeteria Worker 149 Woodward Ave Food Services Lowell, MA 01854 Effective Date: June 30, 2013 Maria Morrissette Paraprofessional 591 Mammoth Road Morey School Dracut, MA 01826 Effective Date: June 30, 2013 Kathryn Pelton Paraprofessional 194 Nesmith St Sullivan School Lowell, MA 01852 Effective Date: June 30, 2013 Kerri Thyne Paraprofessional 123 West Sixth Street Greenhalge School Lowell, MA 01850 Effective Date: June 30, 2013 Jill Valente Paraprofessional 30 Donald Terrace Shaughnessy School Lowell, MA 01852 Effective Date: June 30,2013 III. NEW HIRES AND PROMOTIONS (P = Promotion) Lyn Blouin Guidance Counselor 2 Sherburne Lane Lowell High School Westford, MA 01886 Effective Date: September 9, 2013 Renee Espinola Social Worker 1 Strawberry Lane Wang School Dracut, MA 01826 Effective Date: August 19, 2013 Tiffany Le Paraprofessional 577 Forest Street Wang School Methuen, MA 01844 Effective Date: August 26, 2013 Jennifer Lenzi Paraprofessional 7 Brianna Way Leblanc School Dracut, MA 01826 Effective Date: August 26, 2013 Rose Mendonca (P) Guidance Counselor 617 Pleasant Street Lowell High School Dunstable, MA 01827 Effective Date: August 26, 2013 Alexander Oldfield Paraprofessional 35 Flushing Pond Road Leblanc School Westford, Ma 01886 Effective Date: August 26, 2013 Lyndsay Roy Guidance Counselor 42 Hudson Street Wang School Somerville, MA 02143 Effective Date: August 20, 2013 Jennifer Welsh Paraprofessional 8 Kennedy Drive Leblanc School Pelham, NH 03076 Effective Date: August 26, 2013 IV. TEACHERS HIRED FROM THE LIST OF ELIGIBLE TEACHERS Amanda Bleau Special Education Teacher 305 Dutton Street Laure Lee Alternative School Lowell, MA 01854 Effective Date: August 26, 2013 Lauren Buckley English Language Arts Teacher 41 Albion Street Butler School Medford, MA 02155 Effective Date: August 26, 2013 Jacqueline Buco Special Education Teacher 33 Harmony Lane McAvinnue School Methuen, MA01844 Effective Date: August 26, 2013 Karen Casey Content Language and Literacy Teacher 53 Georgia Ave Washington School Lowell, MA 01851 Effective Date: August 26, 2013 Lisa Chu Special Education Teacher 7 Piper Lane Molloy School Lee, NH 03861 Effective Date: August 26, 2013 Melissa Ciesla Special Education Teacher 228 Varnum Road Lowell High School Dracut, MA 01826 Effective Date: August 26,2013 James Clark Special Education Teacher 15 Freida Lane Sullivan School Lowell, MA 01854 Effective Date: August 26, 2013 Kristen Crotty Elementary Teacher 72 Farrwood Ave Rogers School North Anodver, MA 01845 Effective Date: August 26, 2013 Olivia Ellis Mathematics Teacher 5 Cedar Court Robinson School Lowell, MA 01852 Effective Date: August 26, 2013 Patrick Greeley Special Education Teacher 61 Powers Road Reilly School Littleton, MA 02146 Effective Date: August 26, 2013 Jill Hammel Elementary Teacher 45 Archibald Ave McAvinnue School Methuen, Ma 01844 Effective Date: August 26, 2013 Sari Joffre Special Education Teacher 971 Western Ave Butler School Haverhill, MA 01832 Effective Date: August 26, 2013 Kelly Isaacs Special Education Teacher 2B Nutt Street Robinson School Nashua, NH 03060 Effective Date: August 26, 2013 TEACHERS HIRED FROM THE LIST OF ELIGIBLE TEACHERS (continued Lauren Keating Special Education Teacher 4 Trinity Drive Molloy Alternative School Nashua, NH 03063 Effective Date: August 26, 2013 Hannah Kincaid Biology Teacher 7 Orchard Drive Molloy Alternative School West Bridgewater, MA 02379 Effective Date: August 26, 2013 Caitlin Lubinsky Elementary Teacher 3 Fuller Drive Shaughnessy School Hudson, NH 03051 Effective Date: August 26, 2013 Lisa Mendonca Special Education Teacher 46 Westgate Crossing Lowell High School Nashua, NH 03063 Effective Date: August 26, 2013 Carolyn Moran English Language Arts Teacher 14 Fairview Drive Reilly School Westford, Ma 01886 Effective Date: August 26, 2013 Elizabeth Quirbach Elementary Teacher 665 Groton Street Rogers School Dunstable, MA 01827 Effective Date: August 26, 2013 Lisa Seamans Special Education Teacher 141 Sawmill Drive Morey School Dracut, MA 01826 Effective Date: August 26, 2013 Naomi Smith Elementary Teacher 393 Faneuil Street Pawtucketville Memorial School Brighton, MA 02135 Effective Date: August 26, 2013 Lisa Tenczar Special Education Teacher 60 Baltimore Ave Rogers School Lowell, MA 01851 Effective Date: August 21, 2013 George Tzelias ELA/Social Studies Teacher 669 Westford Street Pyne/Arts School Westford, MA 01851 Effective Date: August 26, 2013 Kristie Volante English Teacher 96 Flavell Road Lowell High School Groton, MA 01450 Effective Date: August 26, 2013 Claire Whelan Special Education Teacher 42 Perron Way Lincoln School Lowell, MA 01854 Effective Date: August 26, 2013 LOWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS Personnel Office Phone: (978) 674-2021 43 Highland Street Fax: (978) 674-2143 Lowell, Massachusetts 01852 E-mail: mcassidy@lowell.k12.ma.us List of Eligible Teachers TO: Members of the Lowell School Committee FROM: Michael Cassidy, Director of Human Resources DATE: August 21, 2013 RE: LIST OF ELIGIBLE TEACHERS – September 4, 2013 ===================================================== Attached is a copy of the List of Eligible Teachers. The Personnel Office respectfully requests your official acceptance at the September 4, 2013 School Committee Meeting. As always, thank you for your cooperation and support of this endeavor. MC/dj 1 SUBJECT / NAME K- K- K- K- K- gr gr gr gr gr gr 3 6 8 9 12 1-6 N-8 5-9 5-12 7-12 9-12 ART Howard, Ruth X Lowell, MA 01852 Tucker, Anne preK-8 X X Lowell, MA 01851 BEHAVIORIAL SCIENCE BILINGUAL ELEMENTARY BILINGUAL SPANISH BIOLOGY Winward, Mara X Lowell, MA 01852 BUSINESS McHugh, Linda X Dracut, MA 01826 Middlemiss, Ernie X Lowell, MA 01852 CHEMISTRY CHILDREN WITH MODERATE SPECIAL NEEDS Bahou, Meghan prek-8 North Reading, MA 01864 Beaton, Barbara Dracut, MA 01826 X Chakarian, Lisa prek-8 X Lowell, Ma 01854 Cote, Monica preK-8 X Derry NH 03038 Decker-Kilmarten, Terri preK-8 X Lowell, MA 01852 Driscoll, Sherry X Methuen, MA 01844 Duquette, Aimee prek-8 Pelham, NH 03076 Johnson, Kirsten prek-8 X Lowell, MA 01851 King, Ross prek-8 X Exeter, NH 03833 Kunze, Heidi X Chelmsford, MA 01824 Lundell, Sarah prek-8 Lowell, MA 01854 MacLaughlan, Ellen X Lowell, MA 01852 Mehan, Alison prek-8 Brighton, MA 02135 Mullen, Kathryn prek-8 Chelmsford, MA 01824 Padera, Melissa prek-8 Page, Doug X Cambridge, MA 02139 2 SUBJECT / NAME K- K- K- K- K- gr gr gr gr gr gr 3 6 8 9 12 1-6 N-8 5-9 5-12 7-12 9-12 CHILDREN WITH MODERATE SPECIAL NEEDS Perruccio, Glynnis X Pelham, NH 03076 Reynolds, Nancy preK-8 X Lowell, MA 01850 Seamans, Lisa prek-9 Dracut, MA 01826 Sheehan, Ida prek 3 X N. Chelmsford, MA 01863 Sueltenfuss, Mary preK-8 X Wakefield, MA 01880 Tyler, Sheila Methuen, MA 01844 X Wade, Kristen prek-8 Lowell, MA 01850 COMMUNICATION AND PERFORMING ARTS DANCE Ledson, Kristen All Levels Ipswich, MA 01938 DEAF/HARD of HEARING EARLY CHILDHOOD & ELEMENTARY Almeida-Guarino, Carol X Nashua, NH 03060 Arora, Anupama X Nashua, NH 03062 Berger, Jennifer X Methuen, MA 01844 Berman, Sheila prek-2 X Andover, MA 01810 Bernard, Nancy prek2 X Bedford, MA 03110 Brandwein, Cheryl X Acton, MA 01720 Brownlie, Katherine X Westford, MA 01886 Burrill, Ann X Arlington, MA 02476 Carney, Donna X Hudson, NH Comtois, Marcie X Lowell, MA 01854 Corrigan, Alicia prek-2 Lowell, MA 01852 Crowley, Ann X Melrose, MA 02176 Cullen, Glenn X Tyngsborough, MA 01879 Daigle, Angela X Lowell, MA 01852 3 SUBJECT / NAME K- K- K- K- K- gr gr gr gr gr gr 3 6 8 9 12 1-6 N-8 5-9 5-12 7-12 9-12 EARLY CHILDHOOD & ELEMENTARY Dalton, Amanda X Lowell, MA 01854 DeVries, Patricia prek-2 X Gloucester, MA 01930 Dickson, Kelley X Dracut, MA 01826 Doctor, Amy X Westford, MA 01886 Eady, Stacy X Fall River, MA 02720 Edwards, Diana X Dracut, MA 01826 Ellison, Mary Jane X Harvard, MA 01451 Erickson, Carol L. X Concord, MA 01742 Erwin, Christine prek-2 X Haverhill, MA 01830 Fernandez, Joshua X Milford, NH 03055 Fosse, Cynthia X Lowell, Ma 01852 Gianis, Lisa X Lowell, MA 01852 Guillardetz, Clorinda X Lowell, MA 01850 Hogan, Lisa X Chelmsford, MA 01824 Hanks, Joan X Lowell, MA 01850 Harper, Elizabeth X Woburn, MA 01810 Iwanicki, Amanda X Dracut, MA 01826 Kelly, Erin prek-2 Billerica, MA 01821 Kotsironis, Anita X Dracut, MA 01826 Kwiatek, Anne X X Manchester, NH 03102 Landry, Tracy Lowell, MA 01852 Lowy, Doris X Arlington, MA 02476 Lucas, Lauren X Salem, NH 03079 Lwowski, Jennifer X N. Andover, Ma 01845 MacLaughlan, Ellen X Lowell, MA 01852 Magnuson, Rebecca X Lowell, MA 01852 Martelli, Linda X X Methuen, Ma 01844 Martin, Kathleen X N. Chelmsford, MA 01863 Masse, Elaine x Dracut, MA 01826 4 SUBJECT / NAME K- K- K- K- K- gr gr gr gr gr gr 3 6 8 9 12 1-6 N-8 5-9 5-12 7-12 9-12 EARLY CHILDHOOD & ELEMENTARY McCabe, Caryl prek-2 Hudson, NH 03051 McCarthy, Carol F. X Chelmsford, MA 01824 McNally, Bernard X Wilmington, MA 01887 Michalczyk, Shannon X Lowell, MA 01854 Misserville, Lyn X Dracut, MA 01826 Nangle, Barbara X Ashley, MA 01431 Noonan, Kathy X Dracut, MA 01826 Page, Doug X Cambridge, MA 02139 Partyka, Elizabeth prek-2 Lowell, MA 01851 Patchen, Ellen X Pelham, NH 03076 Perruccio, Glynnis X Pelham, NH 03076 Peters, Vicki X Lowell, MA 01851 Quinney, Kristen prek-2 Chelmsford, MA 01863 Rancoeur Kate X Dracut, MA 01826 Regina, Andrea prek-3 Tewksbury, MA 01876 Rondeau, Marcella prek-2 X Lowell, MA 01854 Rubino, Elizabeth prek-2 Burlington, MA 01803 Serpe, Lindsay X Westford, MA 01886 Shea, Colleen X Haverhill, MA 01832 Sheehan, Ida k-8 N. Chelmsford, MA 01863 Sheppard, Allison X Woburn, MA 01801 Sims, Lisa X Lowell, MA 01854 Smith, Marian X Chelmsford, MA 01824 Smith, Shannon X Tewksbury, MA 01876 Spring, Amanda X Concord, MA 01472 Squeglia, Jennifer preK-2 X Lowell, MA 01852 Tice, Lisa X Chelmsford, MA 01824 Toohey, Leeanne X Dracut, MA 01826 Tucker, Anne X Lowell, MA 01851 Vieira, Melissa Lowell, Ma 01850 prek-2 Wallace, Marybeth X Acton, Ma 01720 Walsh, Keri X Andover, MA 01810 5 SUBJECT / NAME K- K- K- K- K- gr gr gr gr gr gr 3 6 8 9 12 1-6 N-8 5-9 5-12 7-12 9-12 EARLY CHILDHOOD & ELEMENTARY Wesinger, Christopher X Billerica, MA 01821 Williams, Michelle X Lowell, MA 01851 Yurkosky, Mary X Chelmsford, MA 01824 EARTH SCIENCE Yurkosky, Abigail X X Arlington, MA 02474 ENGLISH Breen, Megan 8-12 X Methuen, MA 01844 DiMatteo, Brettany x Burlington, MA 01830 Leahy, Amanda X Lowell, MA 01852 Dion, Michael X X Lowell, MA 01852 McCarthy, Moira X McNally, Bernard X Wilmington, MA 01887 Murphy Melissa X Billerica, MA 01821 Nangle, Barbara X Ashley, MA 01431 Pena, Paula prek-6 X Lowell, Ma 01852 Pisano, Barbara X Westford, MA 01886 Puddister, Rose X X Pelham, NH 03076 Sevigny, Sharyn X X Nashua, NH 03063 Vice-Hisey, Linda X Carlisle, MA 01471 ESL Crowley, Ann prek-6 Melrose, MA 02176 Dang, Thai X X Newton, MA 02458 Dougherty, Katherine prek-6 Lowell, MA 01854 Dube, Gloria preK-6 Chelmsford, MA 01824 Fleury, Holly X Tewksbury, MA 01876 MacKinnon, Sara prek-9 X Pelham, NH 03076 Martin, Heather X Methuen, MA 01844 Skinner, Amy X Lowell, Ma 01851 6 SUBJECT / NAME K- K- K- K- K- gr gr gr gr gr gr 3 6 8 9 12 1-6 N-8 5-9 5-12 7-12 9-12 FRENCH Febo, Anacelis X Lowell, MA 01854 Suriel, Jose X X Lawrence, MA 01842 GENERAL SCIENCE Cremin, Carolyn 5-8 X Pelham, NH 03076 De Lesdernier, Suzanne X Lowell, MA 01851 Melanson, James X Tyngsboro, MA 01879 Sherman, Danielle x Lowell, MA 01854 Shields, Diane X X Lowell, MA 01850 Solomon, Rebecca prek-8 Groton, MA 01450 Strandberg, Rachel X Methuen, MA 01844 Yurkosky, Abigail Arlington, MA 02474 HEALTH/FCS McLeod, Michael All Levels Nimblett, Paul All Levels Somerville, MA 02144 HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION Shields, Diane X Lowell, M A 01850 HISTORY Chapman, Kurt X Somerville, MA 02144 Cordero, Marina X Dracut, MA 01826 Davidson, Steven X Lowell, MA 01852 Duffey, Brian X Lowell, MA 01851 Gallagher, Glen X Lowell, MA 01852 Jaracz, Scott X X Lowell, MA 01852 Lee, Katherine X Lowell, MA 01852 Lemieux, James X X Lowell, MA 01851 Loughran, Erin X X Lowell, MA 01852 Mann, Russell X Chelmsford, MA 01824 Nicolopoulos, Georgia X Dracut, MA 01826 Sauls, Clay X Medford, MA 02155 7 SUBJECT / NAME K- K- K- K- K- gr gr gr gr gr gr 3 6 8 9 12 1-6 N-8 5-9 5-12 7-12 9-12 INTENSIVE SPECIAL NEEDS LATIN & CLASSICAL HUMANITIES MATHEMATICS Bletsis, Stavroula X Lowell, MA 01854 Butler, Timothy X X Westford, MA 01886 Dang, Thai X Newton, MA 02458 Jimenez, Rowena X Acton, MA 01720 Keydel, James X X Groton, MA 01450 Koam, Samuth X Lowell, MA 01851 Lucken, Stephanie X Chelmsford, MA 101824 Nichols, Allison X Tewksbury, MA 01876 O'Neil, Gregory X Hudson, NH 03051 Perkins, Jared X Billerica, MA 01821 Phillips, Wendy X X Rowley, MA 01969 Roberts, Paul X Kennebunk, ME 04043 Smith, Shannon X Lowell, Ma01852 MATHEMATICS Melanson, James X Tyngsboro, MA 01879 Tanaka, Shigehito 5-8 X Nashau, NH 03062 Tucker, George X Dracut, Ma 01826 MATH/SCIENCE Galica, Ken Chelmsford, MA 01824 X Gordon, Heidi Lowell, MA 01851 X MIDDLE SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL HUMANITIES Conole, Lindsay X Dracut, MA 01826 DeMatteo, Brettany x Burlington, MA 01830 Humphrey, Steve X Lowell, MA 01851 8 SUBJECT / NAME K- K- K- K- K- gr gr gr gr gr gr 3 6 8 9 12 1-6 N-8 5-9 5-12 7-12 9-12 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST McNally, Bernard X Wilmington, MA 01887 Quinn, Jared X Fitchburg, MA 01420 MUSIC Abrams, Jonathan All levels Lowell, MA 01852 Latour, Roberta X X Merrimack, NH 03054 PORTUGUESE PHYSICS PHYSICAL EDUCATION Brownlie, Katherine X Westford, MA 01886 Kane, Daniel X X Dracut, MA 01826 Littlefield, Keith prek-8 X X Lowell, MA 01852 POLITICAL SCIENCE/PHILOSOPHY READING Filiatrault, Danielle All Levels Lowell, MA 01852 Regina, Andrea All Levels Tewksbury, MA 01876 SOCIAL STUDIES Green, Leah X X Boston, MA 02113 McNally, Bernard X Wilmington, MA 01887 Parker, Stephen J. X Lowell, MA 01851 Trudel, Elizabeth X Chelmsford, MA 01824 Mousley, Deborah X Lowell, MA 01852 SPANISH Mann, Russell Chelmsford, MA 01824 x Walker, Consuelo Dunstable, MA 01827 X SPEECH/LANGUAGE/HEARING DISORDER Fox, Juliette All Lowell, MA 01851 Giovannini, Leona All Newton, MA 02160 9 SUBJECT / NAME K- K- K- K- K- gr gr gr gr gr gr 3 6 8 9 12 1-6 N-8 5-9 5-12 7-12 9-12 SPEECH/LANGUAGE/HEARING DISORDER Vinal, Beth Ann All Dracut, MA 01826 TECHNOLOGY/ENGINEERING TRANSITIONAL BILINGUAL EDUCATION (CAMBODIAN) Dang, Thai X X Newton, MA 02458 TRANSITIONAL BILINGUAL EDUCATION (SPANISH) VISUAL ART Pen, Setheny prek-8 Lowell, MA 01851 VISION IMPAIRMENTS (All Levels) Shepard, Sarah prek-8 Lowell, MA 01851 X X Stevenson, Eric Lowell, MA 01854 X X Silk, Stephen Lowell, MA 01852 X VOCAL/INSTRUMENTAL 10