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LOWELL SCHOOL COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Date: 2013-12-04 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: SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: 3. 2013 / 454 Spotlight on Excellence: Heroic Action of Lowell High School Career Academy Student 4. 2013 / 460 Spotlight on Excellence: Lowell High School Boys' and Girls' Cross Country MINUTES: 5. 2013 / 446 Approval of the Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled School Committee Meeting of Wednesday, November 20, 2013 MEMORIALS: 6. 2013 / 461 Gail Curley, sister- in-law of Operations & Maintenance Director Brian Curley. Dennis DeLucia, father of Stoklosa School teacher Julie Buchanan. Elaine Coulson, sister of Stoklosa School teacher George Harding. Lowell Public Schools • 43 Highland Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us  (Page 2 of 3) MOTIONS: 7. 2013 / 459 [by Kimberly Scott]: To request an update on the PARCC testing, the time it takes, any cost associated with it, and whether there is an option to opt out. SUBCOMMITTEES: 8. 2013 / 451 Facilities: Report and Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting of Monday, November 25, 2013 [James Leary/Chair] 9. 2013 / 452 Personnel: Report of the Meeting of Wednesday, December 4, 2013 [Connie Martin/Chair] REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT: 10. 2013 / 445 District Goals 11. 2013 / 447 Homeless Liaison Appointment 12. 2013 / 448 Youth Harbors 13. 2013 / 450 Day-to-Day Substitutes 14. 2013 / 456 Lowell High School Accreditation 15. 2013 / 457 Lowell High School Administrative Interns 16. 2013 / 458 Burgoyne Theatre 17. 2013 / 462 Parent Training Series Lowell Public Schools • 43 Highland Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us  (Page 3 of 3) CONVENTION/CONFERENCE REQUESTS: 18. 2013 / 453 Headmaster Brian Martin requests permission to attend the National Association of Secondary Principal's Conference in Dallas, Texas from Wednesday, February 5 through Saturday, February 8, 2014. The cost will not exceed $2500 and will be paid by LHS Professional Development Funds. COMMUNICATIONS: 19. 2013 / 449 Thank you note of appreciation from the Family of Wayne Peters for the recent Dedication. PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL: 20. 2013 / 455 The Members of the United Teachers of Lowell hereby donate nine [9] sick leave days to Kristen Colon, Lowell High School teacher and eighteen [18] sick leave days to Kendra Bauer, Lowell High School teacher. ADJOURNMENT: 21. ADJOURNMENT: Lowell Public Schools • 43 Highland Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us  Lowe ll Public Schools LOW ELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS 43 Highland Stree t Phone: (978) 674-4320 Lowe ll, Massachuse tts 08152 Spotlight on Excellence: Heroic Action of Lowell High School Career Academy Student To: Members of the Lowell School Committee From: Lowell Public Schools Agenda Item: 2013 / 454 Recommendation: Background: Attachments: LHS Career Academy Spotlight  Lowe ll Public Schools LOW ELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS 43 Highland Stree t Phone: (978) 674-4320 Lowe ll, Massachuse tts 08152 Spotlight on Excellence: Lowell High School Boys' and Girls' Cross Country To: Members of the Lowell School Committee From: Lowell Public Schools Agenda Item: 2013 / 460 Recommendation: Background: Attachments: LHS Cross Country  Lowe ll Public Schools LOW ELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS 43 Highland Stree t Phone: (978) 674-4320 Lowe ll, Massachuse tts 08152 Approval of the Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled School Committee Meeting of Wednesday, November 20, 2013 To: Members of the Lowell School Committee From: Lowell Public Schools Agenda Item: 2013 / 446 Recommendation: Background: Attachments: LOW ELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS 43 Highland Stree t Phone: (978) 674-4320 Lowe ll, Massachuse tts 08152 Gail Curley, sister-in-law of Operations & Maintenance Director Brian Curley. Dennis DeLucia, father of Stoklosa School teacher Julie Buchanan. Elaine Coulson, sister of Stoklosa School teacher George Harding. To: Members of the Lowell School Committee From: Agenda Item: 2013 / 461 Recommendation: Background: Attachments:  Lowe ll Public Schools LOW ELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS 43 Highland Stree t Phone: (978) 674-4320 Lowe ll, Massachuse tts 08152 [by Kimberly Scott]: To request an update on the PARCC testing, the time it takes, any cost associated with it, and whether there is an option to opt out. To: Members of the Lowell School Committee From: Lowell Public Schools Agenda Item: 2013 / 459 Recommendation: Background: Attachments:  Lowe ll Public Schools LOW ELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS 43 Highland Stree t Phone: (978) 674-4320 Lowe ll, Massachuse tts 08152 Facilities: Report and Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting of Monday, November 25, 2013 [James Leary/Chair] To: Members of the Lowell School Committee From: Lowell Public Schools Agenda Item: 2013 / 451 Recommendation: Background: Attachments:  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 November 25, 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 Committee Members Present: Mayor Patrick Murphy, David Conway and Kim Scott School Department Personnel Present: Jean Franco, Superintendent of Schools, and Jay Lang, Deputy Superintendent of Schools Chairperson Leary called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following agenda item was discussed: 1. Working Meeting: Comprehensive Facilities Assessment Mr. Lang introduced Jeanne Roberts of OMR Architects to provide the committee members present with an update on the continued progress with the comprehensive facilities assessment project as well as to lead a discussion on the elementary, middle and high school master planning options being considered as part of the study. After a presentation and discussion on the matter, the following actions were taken: Motion by Robert Gignac, seconded by Kristin Ross-Sitcawich, to recommend that the full committee support OMR Architects continuing with the development of the Draft Master Plan utilizing the cost/value Option 1H pertaining to the elementary and middle school programs. Option 1H includes additions and renovations to three (3) middle schools (Daley, Robinson and Wang) and one (1) Pre-K through Grade 8 school (Rogers,) as well as the addition of one (1) new Pre-K through Grade 8 school in the City (Approved 3-0). Motion by Robert Gignac, seconded by Kristin Ross-Sitcawich, to recommend that the full committee support OMR Architects continuing with the development of the Draft Master Plan utilizing the cost/value Option 1E pertaining to the high school. Option 1E maintains one (1) 3,900 student high school and encompasses a complete renovation and addition to the existing facilities in the current downtown location (Approved 3-0). Motion to adjourn at 8:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jay Lang Deputy Superintendent of Finance & Operations For Jean M. Franco Superintendent of Schools Secretary, Lowell School Committee  Lowe ll Public Schools LOW ELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS 43 Highland Stree t Phone: (978) 674-4320 Lowe ll, Massachuse tts 08152 Personnel: Report of the Meeting of Wednesday, December 4, 2013 [Connie Martin/Chair] To: Members of the Lowell School Committee From: Lowell Public Schools Agenda Item: 2013 / 452 Recommendation: Background: Attachments:  Lowe ll Public Schools LOW ELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS 43 Highland Stree t Phone: (978) 674-4320 Lowe ll, Massachuse tts 08152 District Goals To: Members of the Lowell School Committee From: Lowell Public Schools Agenda Item: 2013 / 445 Recommendation: Background: Attachments: Goal 6 Alternative Programs ‐ continued Goal Evidence ‐continued Action Steps: Using the comprehensive study of Alternative Programs conducted in 2012‐ 4. Tier I Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports in place at the 2013 and profile data of students referred to these programs including student Cardinal O’Connell and Tier II in place at the Career Academy for 2014‐ survey data, continue to refocus and expand the options for students in the 2015 school year 45‐90 day programs at the Cardinal O’Connell School and Lowell High School 5. Decreased disciplinary infractions at all Alternative Programs from baseline Apply for the DESE Alternative Education Grant: Education Pathways to Support Students Most At‐Risk of Not Graduating from High School, The 6. Student survey data results will inform ongoing program enhancements Gateways Continuation Grant for Career Academies, and the Federal Career Connect Grant to enhance Alternative Education options in Lowell with focus 7. New model developed for students requiring alternative placement at on middle school and further development of the LHS Career Academy Lowell High School Develop internship options for students as part of the Career Academy and 8. The alternative school attendance rate will increase from baseline evaluate the feasibility of expanding those options as well as service learning opportunities for students at the 45‐90 day alternative program at the 9. The alternative school dropout and failure rate will decrease from baseline Cardinal O’Connell School and Lowell High School Train Cardinal O’Connell (year 1) and Career Academy (year 2) staff in Positive POSSIBLE INDICATORS AND ELEMENTS FROM THE EDUCATOR Behavioral Interventions and Supports Framework EVALUATOR SYSTEM: Standard III A‐D Establish a team comprised of district and Lowell High School administrators to design a new model for the 45‐90 program at Lowell High School Superintendent’s Goals 2013‐2014: Presented at the December 4, 2013 School Committee meeting Page 8 Superintendent’s Goals 2013‐2014: Presented at the December 4, 2013 School Committee meeting Page 10  Lowe ll Public Schools LOW ELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS 43 Highland Stree t Phone: (978) 674-4320 Lowe ll, Massachuse tts 08152 Homeless Liaison Appointment To: Members of the Lowell School Committee From: Lowell Public Schools Agenda Item: 2013 / 447 Recommendation: Background: Attachments:  Lowe ll Public Schools LOW ELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS 43 Highland Stree t Phone: (978) 674-4320 Lowe ll, Massachuse tts 08152 Youth Harbors To: Members of the Lowell School Committee From: Lowell Public Schools Agenda Item: 2013 / 448 Recommendation: Background: Attachments: LOWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS Lowell High School Phone: (978) 937-8901 50 Fr. Morissette Blvd. Fax: (978) 937-8902 Lowell, MA 01852 E-mail: bmartin@lowell.k12.ma.us Memorandum TO: Jean Franco, Superintendent of Schools FROM: Brian Martin, Headmaster DATE: November 15, 2013 RE: Youth Harbors Motion The following report is in response to the following motion by School Committee Member, Kristen Ross-Sitcawich which was approved at the August 21, 2013 School Committee Meeting: Request the Superintendent establish a partnership with Youth Harbors to work with Lowell High School students who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to include students aging out of the state foster care system to find stable, long term housing solutions. Youth Harbors Rediscovery offers a continuum of services to unaccompanied, homeless high school students and youth who are aging out of foster care, in order to ensure their successful transition to adulthood. The requirements to establish an effective partnership with a high school include having a designated office space with a desk located in the high school, agency personnel allowed in the school to provide services, and assistance from the district's Superintendent, the school's Principal, and administration to demonstrate support of the program and encourage funding. Private funding is used to finance Rediscovery, so there is no direct cost to the school district for the program. Rediscovery asks for school district support in researching potential funding sources. Youth Harbors currently partners with the following four high schools in Massachusetts:   Malden High School - Established in 2009  Everett High School - Established in 2010  Boston Day and Evening Academy - Established in December 2012 Somerville High School - Established in February 2013 The following Rediscovery data documents the impact on participants in the program:  72% of Rediscovery youth have either received a high school diploma or GED or are on track to do so before leaving care, compared with 33% average among  youth aging out of foster care.  38% of Rediscovery youth are pursuing post-secondary education. 96% of Rediscovery youth have gained employment experience while in the  program, compared with 31% average among foster care youth. 97% of Rediscovery youth are in permanent housing after leaving the program. Some estimates indicate that one third of former foster care youth are homeless  within one year of leaving care. Rediscovery has started the only formalized alumni program in Massachusetts of  its kind to date. 94% of program alumni have a checking account and 92% have a savings account which are key building blocks for financial success. Lowell High School Action Steps: Although it is difficult to conclude an exact figure of how many students are homeless unaccompanied youth, LHS House Office staff estimate that there are approximately 40 students Youth Harbors could serve on a yearly basis. Coordinator of Student Support Services, David Robinson, met with administrators in Malden and Somerville to ascertain program support. The Principal of Malden High School and the Director of Guidance reported that the Youth Harbor employee provides in-depth wrap around services for unaccompanied youth that the Malden High staff cannot provide including mediation and preventative services for students who are on the verge of being kicked out by their family as well as working with unaccompanied youth to find housing, health coverage, mental health services, and basic necessity needs. Somerville's District Liaison for Homeless Students confirmed that there is no cost to the school district. Somerville High supplied the Rediscovery employee with an office at the school. The school district supplied Rediscovery with a list of potential funding sources within the city. Since the program's inception in February, 2013, seven Somerville High School students have been serviced. Services include job placement, housing search assistance, and $500 per month for rental payment. Director of Grants and Partnership Development, Susan Linn, has offered to assist Youth Harbors with researching potential grants that could fund the program at Lowell High School. On November 22, 2013, Headmaster Martin and David Robinson met with the Executive Director of Rediscovery, Danielle Ferrier. There was agreement to begin implementation of the program. Once private funding is secured for Rediscovery, a part-time staff member will be hired and the program will begin at Lowell High School.  Lowe ll Public Schools LOW ELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS 43 Highland Stree t Phone: (978) 674-4320 Lowe ll, Massachuse tts 08152 Day-to-Day Substitutes To: Members of the Lowell School Committee From: Lowell Public Schools Agenda Item: 2013 / 450 Recommendation: Background: Attachments:  Office of Personnel & Recruitment Current Day-to-Day Substitute Practices It is the goal of the Office of Personnel and Recruitment to hire qualified substitutes for our employee absences. Substitute teaching is a challenging job where one is hired to cover an absence and enters into a situation in which the students, routines and expectations may not be familiar. That said, there is no greater value than an effective substitute, and if you are able to hire one. Below you find a summary of the current practices, recruitment plan and general management for day-to-day substitutes in the Lowell Public Schools. Current Practices The Personnel Office is currently working from the Day-to-Day Substitute Policy approved by the Lowell School Committee. There are two different types of substitutes hired in the Lowell Public Schools (LPS): day-to-day substitutes and long-term substitutes. Day-to-day substitutes are temporary employees who cover daily assignments for absent teachers or paraprofessionals. At times, a day-to-day substitute will be assigned short-term single absences if the absence length is known; i.e., bereavement or minor surgery. Long-term substitutes are temporary employees who cover extended absences or fill open mid-year teaching positions. These openings must be filled with employees who are licensed in the content area and must be paid according to the contractual salary schedule. The Lowell Public Schools utilizes an automated sub-calling system called AESOP. Current employees enter their absences at any time, either by calling or by logging in online. Aesop searches for an available substitute that matches the specified qualifications and preferences. Many substitutes proactively fill their work calendars by searching for available assignments anytime. Aesop will start to call substitutes when absences are not being filled quickly enough. At any time, the Personnel Office knows in real time which employees are absent, the reason for the absence, and who is the assigned substitute. AESOP tracks absence patterns or repeated absences, which is utilized to request doctor’s notes and jury duty service. AESOP also allows the Personnel Office to investigate advance requests for sick leave and personal days. Hiring Process: To become a substitute in the Lowell Public School, every applicant must attend the mandatory substitute workshop that is offered once a month or approximately nine times annually starting in August. Substitute Workshop A substitute workshop is a three and half hour training conducted for applicants interested in substituting in the Lowell Public School. The instructor introduces applicants to the district and locations of schools, expectations of a substitute, positive classroom management, multicultural and bilingual awareness, special education regulations, and creating resources and materials. At the end of the workshop if applicants are still interested, they complete a hiring application and submit a resume 2  with references. Applicants only need to take the workshop once. Workshop attendance does not guarantee employment. Applicant Review Every application is reviewed for completeness, and interviews are conducted with applicants. Applicants who hold a Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university and who are licensed educators through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education are the most desirable applicants. Retired Lowell Public Schools employees are not required to take the workshop and they are not interviewed. Interviews are used to determine an applicant’s work experience, their desire to work with children, their ability to interact effectively with diverse children, their understanding of how to provide instruction to or follow a lesson plan for children, and their capacity to effectively work in a school setting. After successful interviews, substitute teachers are entered in the AESOP system, issued a user name and password, and are able to access employee absences. Annual Background Checks Day-to-day substitutes are NOT permanent employees and they must reapply to be a substitute at the beginning of every school year. It is the practice for all substitutes to complete a CORI application annually. Day-to-day substitutes will not be rehired until their criminal information comes back from the Commonwealth and the review of their CORI is completed. Day-to-Day Substitute Salary Schedule: The Lowell School Committee sets the daily rate of pay for the substitute teachers. The last rate change and increase was approved in the fall of 2000. • No Degree $65.00 per day • BA or Higher Degree $80.00 per day • Retired Teacher $100.00 per day Recruitment The substitute applicant pool is a reflection of the current economy. When the economy is unstable with high unemployment, it is very easy to recruit highly qualified or over qualified substitutes for the district’s absences. When the economy is good and there are job opportunities for qualified applicants inside or outside the district, the pool is depleted. The department uses the following strategies to recruit and maintain a high level of substitutes: • Maintain the Office of Personnel and Recruitment web site with current applications, requirements, and pay scale information for potential substitute applicants. • Schedule workshop dates and times during the year to encourage different groups to attend; i.e., the March workshop is scheduled on Spring break with hopes of recruiting third and fourth year college students. • Publish upcoming workshops dates and times in the Lowell Sun. 3 Substitute Employee Management Process There are many parts of the organization that are needed to have a successful substitute system. The daily operation of the AESOP system is fulfilled by a school department clerk, who is paid a stipend to manage the fulfillment. Principals and school clerks must keep the lines of communication open with the Personnel Office to address immediate needs and planned upcoming absences. The Personnel Office attempts to reduce the number of absences through diligence. Weekly time-off records are reviewed every Friday to identify current patterns. Employees may be contacted by the Personnel Office or their principal to request medical documentation for an absence and/or for an explanation of a consistent pattern of absences. The goal is to prevent employees from abusing the time-off benefits in their collective bargaining contracts. Teachers and paraprofessionals play a critical role in the management system. An employee must enter their absences in AESOP by 7:00 am to secure coverage for their class. When a classroom teacher is absent, it is their responsibility to produce substitute plans, or “sub plans.” The sub plans must always be current with on-going curriculum and must provide some level of detailed instruction for the substitute. It is expected that a teacher will have sub plans for three to five days of absences during any given time. This practice has been emphasized to principals in the past especially during cold and flu season when absences are higher. There are times when substitutes do not work out in a school setting and must be removed by the Personnel Office. When there are reports of misconduct or unprofessional behavior, the substitute is immediately released. There are some cases when substitutes are suited for an elementary or high school settings only so are not offered positions at other school levels. In all of these cases, communication between the Principal and the Personnel Office is needed to maintain the safety and the security of staff and students. Recommendations Policy Recommendations: • Continue annual background checks on substitutes. • Audit workshop presentation and survey applicants about the benefits of the workshop or other topics needed. • Identify substitutes in long-term assignments and provide instructional and curriculum support to assist with their success. • Survey surrounding communities and other urban school districts to compare current rates of pay for substitutes and report back to the School Committee. Recruitment Recommendations: • Continue to advertise regularly in the Lowell Sun and our website. • Reach out to LPS retired teachers. • Announce job opportunities to local community groups and local colleges such as UMASS Lowell and Middlesex Community College. 4  Management Recommendations: • Send a reminder to current teachers on the following topics: 1. Timely absence notification. 2. Report substitute concerns immediately to the principal. • Send regular announcements to substitutes on expectations and new requirements. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns about this matter. Thank you. 5  Lowe ll Public Schools LOW ELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS 43 Highland Stree t Phone: (978) 674-4320 Lowe ll, Massachuse tts 08152 Lowell High School Accreditation To: Members of the Lowell School Committee From: Lowell Public Schools Agenda Item: 2013 / 456 Recommendation: Background: Attachments: Lowell High School Accreditation  Lowe ll Public Schools LOW ELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS 43 Highland Stree t Phone: (978) 674-4320 Lowe ll, Massachuse tts 08152 Lowell High School Administrative Interns To: Members of the Lowell School Committee From: Lowell Public Schools Agenda Item: 2013 / 457 Recommendation: Background: Attachments: Lowell High School Administrative Interns  Lowe ll Public Schools LOW ELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS 43 Highland Stree t Phone: (978) 674-4320 Lowe ll, Massachuse tts 08152 Burgoyne Theatre To: Members of the Lowell School Committee From: Lowell Public Schools Agenda Item: 2013 / 458 Recommendation: Background: Attachments: Burgoyne Theater To: Jean Franco, Superintendent of Schools From: Brian Martin, Headmaster Date: November 18, 2013 RE: Burgoyne Theatre Response to following motion: By Jackie Doherty: Request the Superintendent report on the status of the light and sound systems in the Burgoyne Theatre of the LHS Freshmen Academy. The report should include current status and recommendation on updating equipment to enable the theatre to be used as a fully functional venue. In response to the motion, I met with Deputy Superintendent Jay Lang and discussed the scope of work needed at the Burgoyne Theatre. We have met with several electrical, lighting and sound vendors to review the current infrastructure. Additionally, we recently met with a theatre seating vendor to review the current layout and condition of the seating. Formal bids are being submitted for the necessary repairs and/or upgrades to the facility. A combination of district capital funds as well as rental income from theatre management fund will be used to perform the necessary upgrades to the Burgoyne Theatre in the very near future. I will keep the committee informed as the project moves forward. Our hope is to have the facility available for rental to the community in the spring.  Lowe ll Public Schools LOW ELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS 43 Highland Stree t Phone: (978) 674-4320 Lowe ll, Massachuse tts 08152 Parent Training Series To: Members of the Lowell School Committee From: Lowell Public Schools Agenda Item: 2013 / 462 Recommendation: Background: Attachments:  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 Parent Training Series To: Jean M. Franco, Superintendent of Schools From: Jeannine M. Durkin, Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services Date: December 2, 2013 The Home Component Program of the Special Education Department has developed a training series for parents. The attached flyer details the parent programs that are open to all families in the district. I would like to thank the Director of Special Education, Jennifer McCrystal, for her assistance in designing the attached Parent Education Program Schedule for the 2013-2014 school year. Thanks also to the Special Education Home Component Coordinators, Renee Espinola, Renee Limauro, and Jennifer Rogers-Burke for developing the program and training schedule.  Lowe ll Public Schools LOW ELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS 43 Highland Stree t Phone: (978) 674-4320 Lowe ll, Massachuse tts 08152 Headmaster Brian Martin requests permission to attend the National Association of Secondary Principal's Conference in Dallas, Texas from Wednesday, February 5 through Saturday, February 8, 2014. The cost will not exceed $2500 and will be paid by LHS Professional Development Funds. To: Members of the Lowell School Committee From: Lowell Public Schools Agenda Item: 2013 / 453 Recommendation: Background: Attachments: Martin to Texas  Lowe ll Public Schools LOW ELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS 43 Highland Stree t Phone: (978) 674-4320 Lowe ll, Massachuse tts 08152 Thank you note of appreciation from the Family of Wayne Peters for the recent Dedication. To: Members of the Lowell School Committee From: Lowell Public Schools Agenda Item: 2013 / 449 Recommendation: Background: Attachments:  Lowe ll Public Schools LOW ELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS 43 Highland Stree t Phone: (978) 674-4320 Lowe ll, Massachuse tts 08152 The Members of the United Teachers of Lowell hereby donate nine [9] sick leave days to Kristen Colon, Lowell High School teacher and eighteen [18] sick leave days to Kendra Bauer, Lowell High School teacher. To: Members of the Lowell School Committee From: Lowell Public Schools Agenda Item: 2013 / 455 Recommendation: Background: Attachments: