Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Quiet election season, so far, in Wilmington.
Thus far it has been a fairly quiet election season in Wilmington. There are two offices for which no one has taken out nomination papers and three more that would be uncontested as of today. The only excitement can be found, as usual, in the race for the Board of Selectmen. Board Chairman Michael Newhouse and Lou Cimaglia are up for re-election, with Daniel Murphy and Kevin MacDonald prepared to launch challenges. To date, however, the only candidate among the four to return nomination papers to the Town Clerk's Office is Murphy. As for School Committee, there is guaranteed to be at least one new face this year, as vice chair Robert Hayes announced he would not be seeking re-election. Chairman Margaret Kane has taken out nomination papers…
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Finances for Fiscal Year 2014 are among the agenda items for the evening.
The School Committee gets back to work on Wednesday night, holding a meeting at 7 p.m. inside the Wilmington High School library. First on the agenda is a host of administrative tasks, including approving minutes and considering items withdrawn from consensus. Next up is the student representative report before members get to old business. It's in that section that the 2013-14 high school program of studies will be discussed for a second straight meeting, along with the Fiscal Year 2014 budget. New business includes a financial report, first reading of the policy on physically restraining students and a first reading on the policy of gifts to and solicitions by staff. In addition, a revised 2013-14 school calendar will be discussed. …
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Wednesday's School Committee meeting begins at 7 p.m. inside Wilmington High School.
For the first time in 2013, the Wilmington School Committee returns to work to discuss a variety of items on Wednesday night. The session is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. and will take place inside the Wilmington High School library. After a variety of administrative items to open the agenda, Joanne Benton will touch on three scheduled items in her Superintendent's Report. First, she will give a personnel report followed by a discussion with the board about school security. Finally, Benton will touch upon the permitting and appeal status. Next on the agenda is the student representative report, followed by new business. In that portion of the agenda, School Committee members will discuss the high school's program of studies. Public Comments…
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
The board holds its final meeting of the year as Joanne Benton discusses her proposed 2014 budget request.
Like the Board of Selectmen did on Monday, the Wilmington School Committee holds its final meeting of the year on Wednesday night. The session is slated to begin at 6:30 p.m. and takes place inside the Wilmington High School library. First on the agenda is a handful of administrative items such as introduction of items by the superintendent, requests to withdraw items, and items for approval. The next item on the slate is the student representative report, followed by old business. The only item listed under old business is the strategic plan for 2012-17. The most noteworthy item is under new business where Superintendent of Schools Joanne Benton will present her preliminary budget request for Fiscal Year 2014. Following subcommittee …
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Thursday, September 27, 2012
According to principal reports, class sizes are small at the middle school and high school level.
Much of the discussion at Wednesday’s School Committee meeting centered around a pair of topics as board members heard presentations about class sizes and what the district is doing to prevent substance abuse. Wilmington Middle School principal Christine McMenimen and Wilmington High School principal Eric Tracy each said their class sizes are lower than usual, providing ideal learning experiences for students. “We are very fortunate to carry the numbers that we carry,” said Tracy. “I always love to brag to area principals, parents and anyone I can to highlight the things we’re doing well in the classroom. The class sizes we have allow us to do even better.” In the middle school, the majority of classes average at less than 20 students …
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Wednesday's regularly scheduled meeting is slated for 7 p.m.
School Committee members will tackle a short agenda tonight as the board meets inside the Wilmington High School library at 7 p.m. After a handful of administrative tasks, Joanne Benton will begin her Superintendent's Report with a personnel report for board members. Next in her discussion is a look at Wilmington Middle School class sizes and also Wilmington High School classes. There is nothing listed on the agenda under old business, while the piece of new business is a topic that has been popular amount Wilmington residents in recent months. School Committee members will discuss what the district can do to prevent substance abuse and educate students on the topic. Following Public Comments, the meeting wraps up until the next sessions…
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Thursday, August 23, 2012
The Wilmington School Committee discussed its pilot programs during Wednesday night's meeting.
Wilmington continues to work towards a possible 1:1 learning strategy using laptops or iPads, but the district is taking its time in arriving at a plan for implementation. During Wednesday’s School Committee meeting, Technology Coordinator Neal Ellis updated board members on the district’s pilot programs that could ultimately shape how a possible permanent program will look. Four carts containing 25 netbooks each have been purchased for Wilmington Middle School, which was recently made wireless thanks to funds that were approved during this year’s Annual Town Meeting. Middle School teachers will soon meet to decide how to deploy the laptops. In addition, a high school pilot program is being developed that will be a Bring Your Own Device …
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Members will discuss how to begin integrating laptop or iPad learning into the district, along with other agenda items, during a Wednesday night meeting.
School Committee members will discuss a 1:1 learning pilot program and other items during their final meeting of the summer, which is slated for 6:30 p.m. inside the Wilmington High School library. Superintendent of Schools Joanne Benton told Patch recently that the district has been considering laptop or iPad learning as a way to help students continue learning in the 21st century. Also on Wednesday's agenda will be a discussion with Mike Gilbert of the Massachussetts Association of School Committees on a number of items. Listed under that portion of the agenda is discussion on "The new evaluation," along with open meeting law updates and social media use among members. Following that portion of the agenda is Benton's Superintendent …
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Monday, June 11, 2012
Board of Selectmen and School Committee meets at 7:45 p.m. in Town Hall to discuss school project.
While they await the ruling from the Department of Environmental Protection, residents will have the chance to discuss the status of the high school project with a pair of Wilmington boards on Monday evening. The Board of Selectmen and School Committee scheduled a joint meeting for tonight, slated for 7:45 p.m. in Town Hall auditorium. In addition to discussing the latest DEP appeal, board members will also provide a general update on the planning process. “We’ve tried to be as open and transparent as possible throughout the process,” said Town Manager Michael Caira. “We thought it best to try and respond to the many questions that people have. The appeal process is complex, so we thought it was important to explain it to residents. So …
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Saturday, May 26, 2012
Each employee received a plaque during a School Committee earlier this week.
Wilmington teachers are just weeks away from summer vacation. But for six district employees, their time off will last a bit longer. During a School Committee meeting earlier this week, board members recognized retiring employees who have a combined 135 years of service to Wilmington Public Schools under their belt. “It’s with bittersweet feelings that we say goodbye to you,” said Superintendent of Schools Joanne Benton. “We’re so sorry to see you go, but we’re very happy for you.” Kathy Bendel, Alice Biase, Jane Caira, Joyce Peterson and Cheryl Soderquist were all in attendance at the School Committee meeting and were given plaques recognizing their retirement. Unable to attend the meeting was Woburn Street School Reading Specialist …
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Karen West
7:33 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2013
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