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AGENDA
WOONSOCKET SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015
6:30 PM — CLOSED SESSION
7:00 PM — OPEN SESSION
WOONSOCKET MIDDLE SCHOOL
HAMLET BUILDING - 60 FLORENCE DRIVE
WOONSOCKET, RI 02895
The School Committee may vote on all items listed on this agenda.
Call to Order
Moment of Silence
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
The School Committee may seek to convene in closed session for the purpose of discussing the non-renewal
of certain teaching contracts, in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-46-5(a)(1).
GOOD AND WELFARE — Public — Citizens Elementary Students
RECOGNITIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS — Interim Superintendent Patrick McGee
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February II, 2015 Open/Closed Minutes
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Personnel Actions
Certified Appointments/Non-Certified Appointments
- Non-Renewals/Terminations
2. Purchases/Transfers
3. Field Trip/Conference Requests
4. Home Schooling Requests
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
COMMUNICATIONS
SCHOOL COMMITTEE REPORTS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. None
NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Vote to appoint the Chief Technology Officer to the Woonsocket Education Department — P. McGee
2. Update on FY15 Financials — P. McGee
3. Discussion/Approval on the Woonsocket Education Department's FY16 Budget — P. McGee, B. Peryea
CONFERENCES/DISCUSSIONS
— Worker's Compensation — P. McGee, J. Wolfgang, TRUST Representatives
— Science NECAP Scores — P. McGee, L. Filomeno
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
SCHOOL COMMITTEE GOOD AND WELFARE
S. Seale
J. Rivera
G. Lacouture
D. Burke
S. Pawlina
For additional information or to request interpreter services, or other special services for the hearing impaired (ie, readers/captioners, etc), please contact
Office of Superintendent three days prior to the meeting at (401) 767-4608; or by the Tuesday prior to the meeting, or call 1-800-745-5555 (TTY),
1-800. 745-6575 (Voice). This agenda will be posted 48 hours prior to the meeting. Any changes to this agenda will be posted on the Woonsocket
Education Department website at www.woonsocketschools.coin, McFee Administration Building, Woonsocket Middle School, WACTC, City Hall, and
Harris Library and will be electronically filed with the Secretary of State at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. The Woonsocket Education
Department does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, or disability. Posted on February 23,
2015.
MINUTES
WOONSOCKET SCHOOL COMMITTEE
' WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015
OPEN SESSION
Woonsocket Middle School @ Hamlet
60 Florence Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
Meeting called to order at 6:02 p.m. in Open Session by Acting Chairman Jose Rivera.
Absent
George Lacouture, Chairman
Roll Call:
Absent
Soren Seale, Vice-Chairman
Present
Susan Pawlina
Present
Jose Rivera
Present
Donald Burke
Motion made to convene in Closed Session to discuss Personnel Matters of an employee in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 42Roll Call Vote: 3 Yes
2"d: S. Pawlina
APPROVED
46-5(a)(1) at 6:03 p.m.: J. Rivera
The individual was advised in writin of her ri ht to convene in o en session and has elected not to exercise that ri ht.
Meeting called to order by Acting Chairman Jose Rivera at 7:35 p.m. to reconvene in Open Session.
Moment of Silence
Pledge of Allegiance
Absent
George Lacouture, Chairman
Roll Call:
Absent
Soren Seale, Vice-Chairman
Present
Susan Pawlina
Present
Jose Rivera
Present
Donald Burke
Motion to uphold the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent with regard to the personnel matter discussed in closed
APPROVED
2"d: D. Burke
Roll Call Vote: 3 Yes
session: J. Rivera
) Motion to seal the minutes of the closed session: J. Rivera
2"d : D. Burke
Roll Call Vote: 3 Yes
APPROVED
PUBLIC GOOD & WELFARE:
Woonsocket High School — len Maiello, WHS Theater and Dance Teacher. The students will perform to a rap/poem that was done by
performer Prince EA; he is an anthropologist who talks about the world and the direction it is going in and gives suggestions on how we
can fix it. Every Wednesday at the WHS they wear Change the World t-shirts. Each month they have a different mission; for the month
of December they had a can drive and donated those items to the soup kitchen; for the month of January they are selling handprints for
$2.00 and making a collage in the cafeteria and will donate that money to a charity; each month going forward they will come up with
something different. The performance is an interpretation of Prince EA rap. Their goal is to go to different schools with the presentation
that the students are working on to send their message out. The WHS (the whole school) has been challenged and is involved in creating
an uptown funk video; they are hoping to make it to the Today Show and the Ellen Show contest. Lastly, on May 16 th is their 6th Annual
Benefit Concert which involves all the students, alumni, faculty and community members; all of the proceeds will be given to a specific
person.
RECOGNITIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: Interim Superintendent Patrick McGee — 1 would like to extend my sincere thank
you and gratitude to Mr. Peter Fontaine, his staff and the City's administration for all their hard work and long hours with snow removal;
without their perseverance, we would have never been able to open school in a timely manner after the recent Blizzard of 2015. The
Global Citizenship Project at WHS/WACTC will be traveling to Rwanda again this year; they will be visiting schools that are severely
under-resourced; they will be bringing supplies to help those children in need; therefore, they are asking for donations; all donations
must be received by Wednesday, February 11 th; your support is greatly appreciated. Please bring donations to the front office of the
WACTC at 400 Aylsworth Ave. or contact Jason Marzini at 401-767-4674 or via email at [email protected] ; they are
looking to receive donations of the following items: Mechanical pencils, markers, mechanical crayola crayons, coloring books, alphabet
stencils, chalk & board erasers, lesson plan books for teachers and workbooks for students, learning games, and toys (blocks, puzzles,
etc). Thank you to the ESL teachers at WMS and the teams with whom they work for helping out with ACCESS testing at Woonsocket
High School; the ESL teachers from WMS went to WHS to help out with testing close to 100 students in 4 separate tests, while their
teammates covered for them at WMS; cross-grade cooperation and collaboration at its best! Savoie School is getting physical during the
winter months; their Monday and Thursday Dance Days for students is completely full and led by volunteers; basketball takes place on
Tuesday and Fridays sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club and their young choir practices on Wednesdays; also on Wednesdays, they
have a Zumba class for staff. Keeping the mind healthy helps when you keep the body healthy; a special thank you to staff members,
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February 11, 2015
Linda Becker, Tracey Paskanik, Sarah Kesselman, Karen Lanctot, and Daniel George for volunteering their time to make this possible;
ank you to Maryl3eth L'esperance for spearheading Pennies for Patients. Savoie School has brought in over $1500 for this good cause.
istrict Kindergarten Registration will take place on Saturday, February 28th from 9 to 12 at WMS — Hamlet Building; registration
orms can be found on our website; in order to register we will need a copy of birth certificate, proof of Woonsocket residence - utility
bills and/or lease, mortgage statement (no handwritten rent receipts or cell phone bills will be accepted), immunization records, proof of
lead screening and physical exam with height, weight, blood pressure and vision exam. We encourage families bring completed
registration forms with them on registration day in order to save them some time. Lastly, we have also gone out to our community
partners and done on site registrations.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
• January 14, 2015 Open Minutes; January 21, 2015 Open/Closed Minutes - Motion to approve: J. Rivera
APPROVED
Roll Call Vote: 3 Yes
2nd: S. Pawlina
CONSENT AGENDA: P. McGee would like to withdraw one name from the Personnel Appointments because the teacher who
applied for the Title I position has removed her name for that position.
Roll Call Vote: 3 Yes
APPROVED
2": D. Burke
Motion to amend the personnel recommendations: J. Rivera
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion to approve the consent agenda in its entirety: J. Rivera
APPROVED
Roll Call Vote: 3 YES
2nd: D. Burke
COMMUNICATIONS: None.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE REPORTS: None.
Motion to remove out of order Agenda Item #1 under New Business: J. Rivera
APPROVED
Roll Call Vote: 3 Yes
2nd: D. Burke
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion/Vote on the Asset Management Plan/Procedure for Graphing Calculators —P. McGee, L. Filomeno
L. Filomeno said the SC received a copy of the Asset Management Plan which she and B. Peryea came up with to ascertain the safety of
the calculators. J. Rivera asked who in enforcing this plan. L. Filomeno stated overseeing this would be the Department's Chair for
Mathematics and ultimately the principals. D. Burke asked if this management plan has been used before. L. Filomeno stated
something similar has been used before for other equipment that the schools have.
APPROVED
Roll Call Vote: 3 Yes
2": S. Pawlina
Motion to approve: J. Rivera
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Discussion/Vote on the WB Mason Purchase Order — Graphing Calculators — G. Lacouture, P. McGee
J. Rivera said G. Lacouture asked if you could look into getting different prices. L. Filomeno stated they did; they found two but one is
less sturdy and the other is more confusing to use; there is concern with the amount of wear and tear that these calculators get that they
won't last and we will need to replace them in approximately two years at which time the prices will go up.
APPROVED
Roll Call Vote: 3 Yes
2"4: D. Burke
Motion to approve: J. Rivera
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NEW BUSINESS:
2. Discussion/Vote on the revisions to the job description for the Chief Technology Officer and to post for said position — P.
McGee
P. McGee stated the School Committee (SC) received a copy of the revised job description for the Chief Technology Officer which was
previously the Chief Information Officer; the basic change is that this person's responsibility will be solely with the school department
and not the City of Woonsocket; therefore, any reference of reporting to the Mayor or the City for any instances of technology will not
be found in this job description. S. Pawlina asked if this revision was approved by the Budget Commission (BC). P. McGee stated the
BC is waiting for the SC approval; he believes that once they receive this they will do an email vote; as soon as this is fully approved we
will advertise this job description. P. McGee will invite one or two of the SC Subcommittee members to be on the interview team.
Roll Call Vote: 3 Yes
APPROVED
2": S. Pawlina
Motion to approve: 3. Rivera
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3. Discussion/Approval to Appoint the Special Education Program Administrator for WHS — P. McGee
2nd: D. Burke
Motion to approve: J. Rivera
McGee stated that it is a great pleasure to recommend the appointment of Mr. Kevin Plunkett as the Special Education Program
Administrator for the WHS; he read the letter of recommendation.
APPROVED
Roll Call Vote: 3 Yes
4. Discussion/Vote on the WSC Subcommittees — G. Lacouture
2": D. Burke
Motion to approve: J. Rivera
J. Rivera said G. Lacouture built the WSC Subcommittees list, listed who will serve on those subcommittees and emailed said list to the
whole SC for their review. There will be five Subcommittees which are Curriculum/Assessment with D. Burke and G. Lacouture;
Health/Wellness/Community Relations with D. Burke and S. Seale; Finance/Facilities with G. Lacouture and S. Pawlina; Technology
with J. Rivera and S. Seale; and Legislative with S. Pawlina and J. Rivera.
APPROVED
Roll Call Vote: 3 Yes
5. Discussion/Vote to appoint WSC Members to Subcommittees — G. Lacouture
APPROVED
See above motion and vote.
6. Discussion/Vote on Bid #15-18: Roland Versa UV LEF-12 Bench Top UV Flatbed —B. Peryea
2"d: J. Rivera
Motion to approve: S. Pawlina
B. Peryea said this is a flatbed printer for the WACTC Graphics Department; this prints 3-13 objects which will be used for projects.
APPROVED
Roll Call Vote: 3 Yes
7. Update and Discussion on Class Size Overage — P. McGee, B. Peryea, C. Lerner
P, McGee stated the SC received an updated overage analysis. B. Peryea said the totals from last pay period dropped significantly
because the payroll clerk was not in for the last payroll so a lot of the overages were not processed. We come in a little over $9,000 for
the last pay period which was just processed; however, this last pay period only included the last seven days; if we multiply with the
factor of 10 days (full pay period) it would be a little over $13,000. The first two pay periods which are $15.7K and $1.6.6K represents
full pay periods; therefore, we are seeing a slight decrease but thinks there is still room to improve. On the consent agenda this evening
)the SC did approve some additional SLPs and outside tutors to come in which should cut in to the overage cost; in addition, the SC
recently hired someone for the WMS resource overages so we should see some reduction for next pay period as well. We should start to
see this drop but by the end of the year we are still going to be over the $160,000 budget; we are looking at approximately $230,000 for
this budget.
No vote, discussion only.
CONFERENCES/DISCUSSIONS
— Worker's Compensation — P. McGee, J. Wolfgang, TRUST Representatives
Roll Call Vote: 3 Yes
2": S. Pawlina
Motion to table: J. Rivera
— Science NECAP Scores— P. McGee, L. Filomeno
Roll Call Vote: 3 Yes
2"d: D. Burke
Motion to table: J. Rivera
APPROVED
APPROVED
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT: Interim Superintendent Patrick McGee said to date we held two kindergarten registrations which
have been successful; roughly 80 students have registered; we will reschedule the dates for registrations that were cancelled due to the
weather; there is a district kindergarten registration on February 28 th and this information has gone out to the community. Update on
District Strategic Plan — they have a draft of the vision/mission statement and core values; at the last PAC meeting L. Filomeno
presented the draft for their input; once they finalize said draft they will present to the SC. They anticipate having the District Strategic
Plan completed by the end of this school year. Another project that they have started with S. Rapport and her colleague J. Cooper is to
look at the WED district policies; the policy book is old and outdated; at the March 11 1h SC meeting there will be a proposal brought to
the SC to review, revise, and update policies; we will also work with the SC subcommittee members on this project. The District's
Strategic Plan and the policies are the foundations of an effective and efficient school department.
Roll Call Vote: 3 Yes
APPROVED
2": D. Burke
Motion to receive and place on file: J. Rivera
SCHOOL BOARD GOOD & WELFARE:
S. SEALE: Absent.
J. RIVERA: We are all officially part of Subcommittees now so if anyone would like more information or to let us know about
I something our emails are online. He read an article and had a conversation with S. Pawlina regarding graduation rates; recommends that
people read this article but don't let this be the only source of information to obtain how these numbers came about; if you would like to
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know more please reach out to the administration or to sC. To administration and especially principals, if there are any policies that you
eel should be reyised or need to be created in order to address the needs of your school please reach out to S. Pawlina or himself
ecause they are part of this subcommittee; they will bring this information forward to the administration; the perfect scenario was the
uniform policy where they had principals and administrators who were stating this policy is not working.
uniform
D. BURKE: Thanked everyone who has welcomed him to the SC; he has enjoyed the (almost) two months he has been here. He was
excited to read in the newspaper that four of our 3 rd grade reading teachers at Harris Elementary were awarded a $1000 grant from the RI
Foundation that they applied for; kudos to them. News like this has to be seen and heard; if any of the teachers and/or students have
good news about what they are doing or would like to share information to the public, please email him at
[email protected] and he would be happy to publicize this. About the graduation rates, as a school department we need
to take measures to increase the graduation rate; we should start this conversation and he would like to help. There was another article in
the paper, and this is for the high school seniors, that Dunkin Donuts is offering scholarships; you can apply at dunkindonuts.com .
G. LACOUTURE: Absent.
S. PAWLINA: She -would like P. McGee and J. Wolfgang to put together a timeline so they can move forward and hire a
superintendent. She would like us to be very proactive with this; she would like to go back to the way a superintendent should be hired
which is through community, teacher and parent input; the way it should be done is the way we are going to go forward and do it, We
have to compete with charter schools so in order to put our best foot forward and compete at a high level we have to get high level
employees in the right positions; we will start by hiring a superintendent and a chief technology officer. She wants these positions filled
and those committees set up.
Motion to adjourn at 8:20 p.m.: J. Rivera
2": D. Burke
(Unanimously Approved by the Committee)
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PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
2/25/2015
IIIM.
NAME
ADDRESS
P'A'T AID
04sTiff*
LY ACT9
CERTIFIED POSITIONS
Alexander, Nettie
Providence, RI 02906
Doucette, Tasha
Pascoag, RI 02859
McCutcheon, Peter
Smithfield, RI 02917
Meagher, Nicole
Norton, MA 02766
1.0 Title II Grant
TBD by BC
Teaching Partners/District thru end of school year
New
$150.00
Grant
2/25/2015
per day
1.0 Title II Grant
Teaching Partners/District
TBD by BC
thru end of school year
New
$150.00
per day
Grant
1.0 Grade 8 Math
WMS
TBD by BC
Deceased
New
Master's Step 4
Local
2/25/2015
1.0 Title II Grant
Teaching Partners
TBD by BC
thru end of school year
New
Local
2/25/2015
• $150.00
per day
Y
2/2512015
NON-CERTIFIED POSITIONS
Laird, Kimberly
Woonsocket, RI 02895
1.0 TA-PCA Grade 1
Pothier
TBD by BC
position contingent on
BC approval
New
Local
N
$30.00/hour
1 hour prep
Grant
Y
$30.001hour
Grant
Step 1
2/25/2015
HOURLY, STIPEND and EXTRA-CURRICULAR POSITIONS
Aghia, Rania
Woonsocket, RI 02895
Barnes, Andy
Cranston, RI 02910
Page 1
TBD by BC
After School Secondary
ESL Literacy Prog./WMS thru end of school year
Case Manager Homeless
WHS
TBD by BC
New
New
2/25/2015
2/25/2015
thru end of school year
2/20/2015
WOONSOCKET EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
2/25/2015
NAME
ADDRESS
Cambra, Leonard
Providence, RI 02908
PO& 10
SC tio
OSITION
Title II Facillitator for PD
World Language/WHS
PATE
POS. STATUS
EMP. STATUS .
8t1+- COMM.
,DATE , ANt
etitiN
FUNDING SY
6.
TBD by BC
thru end of school year
New
535.00/hour
Grant
Y
2/25/2015
Y
2/25/2015
Campopiano, Toni Marie
Johnston, RI 02919
Title I After School
Academic Program-WMS
TBD by BC
thru end of school year
New
$30.00/hour
Grant
Cohen, Sara
Cumberland, RI 02861
Title I After School
Academic Program-WMS
TBD by BC
thru end of school year
New
$30.00/hour
Grant
2/25/2015
Hughes, Leonona
Greenville, RI 02895
Title II Facillitator for PD
Career and Technical/WHS
TBD by BC
thru end of school year
New
535.00/hour
Grant
2/25/2015
Title I Homeless Psychosocial
TBD by BC
Support/ WHS
thru end of school year
New
$35.00/hour
Grant
Kisseberth, Diane
Cumberland, RI 02864
Y
2/25/2015
Leone, Carolyn
Johnston, RI 02919
Title II Facillitator for PD
Unified Arts! WHS
TBD by BC
thru end of school year
New
$35.00/hour
Grant
Lopez, Ileana Valentin
Providence, RI 02906
Title I Building Level Parent
Liason! Globe Park
TBD by BC
thru end of school year
New
830.00/hour
Grant
Y
2/25/2015
Marshall, Amy
Cumberland, RI 02864
Title I Building Level Parent
Liason/ Governor Pothier
TBD by BC
thru end of school year
New
$30.00/hour
Grant
Y
2125/2015
McCarthy, Deana
Pascoag, RI 02859
Title I After School
Academic Program-WMS
TBD by BC
thru end of school year
New
$30.00/hour
Grant
2/25/2015
New
$35.00/hour
Grant
2/25/2015
Metivier, Paulette
North Smithfield, RI 02896
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Title II Facillitator for PD
Science/WMS
TBD by BC
2/25/2015
thru end of school year
2/20/2015
WOONSOCKET EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
2/25/2015
NAME
ADDRESS
Metivier, Paulette
North Smithfield, RI 02896
Murphy, Paul
Cumberland,RI 02864
Perron, Emily
Coventry, RI 02816
DEGREE
0/RAti-E
RK YR.
SCHOOL
POSITION NO.
After School Secondary
ESL Literacy Prog./WMS
1.0 Head Baseball Coach
WHS
Title II Facillitor for PD
Math! WMS
TBD by BC
thru end of school year
TBD by BC
New
Resign
New
,
FUNDING j,bcfit6Rton ONLY
.
EAND
$30.00/hour
Grant
Y
2/25/2015
8.35% of
Bachelor's Max
Local
Y
2/25/2015
TBD by BC
thru end of school year
New
$35.001hour
Grant
2125/2015
Renigaldo, Jennifer
North Providence, Ri 02924
Title II Facillitor for PD
Social Studies/WMS
TBD by BC
thru end of school year
New
$35.00/hour
Grant
2/25/2015
Thifeault, Kimberlee Dunn
Providence, RI 02906
Title II Facillitator for PD
ELA/WMS
TBD by BC
thru end of school year
New
$35.00/hour
Grant
2/25/2015
NON-RENEWAL 1 TERMINATIONS I DISMISSALS
1.0 Spec. SC
Globe Park
end of school year
2/25/2015
Bourget, Jonathan
Woonsocket RI 02895
1.0 Social Studies
WMS
end of school year
2/25/2015
Finlay, Tara
Woonsocket, Ri 02895
1.0 Grade 7 English
WMS
end of school year
2/25/2015
George, Daniel
Woonsocket, RI 02895
1.0 Music
Savoie
end of school year
2/25/2015
Godbout, Tiffany
Cranston, RI 02920
1.0 Phys. Ed
Elementary
end of school year
2/25/2015
Bianco, Joline
Providence, RI 02904
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WOONSOCKET EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
2/25/2015
:FTE
*g,S.4E-"ObRESS
SOS STATUS
DEGREE
STIRATE,
REM :cSCif;-COMM:.
FUNDING SY
DA,
AND,
POSIPOIOO
EFF DATE
1.0 Grade 2
Pothier
end of school year
2/25/2015
Kenny, Brian
Cranston, RI 02921
1.0 Graphic Design & Print
WCATC
end of school year
2/25/2015
Piekos, Alan
Woonsocket, Ri 02895
1.0 Information Game Design end of school year
WACTC
2/25/2015
Quazzi, Ahadul
Milford, Ma. 01757
1.0 Chemistry
WHS
end of school year
2/25/2015
1.0 Title I Reading
Harris
end of school year
2/25/2015
1.0 LEA
District
end of school year
2/25/2015
Still, Amy
Kingston, RI 02892
1.0 Special Ed
Globe Park
end of school year
2/25/2015
Storti, Christina
Johnston, RI 02919
1.0 Special Ed.
WHS
end'of school year
2/25/2015
Goff, Jennifer
Warwick, RI 02889
Schatz, Nicole Audete
Providence, RI 02911
Schmiedeknecht, Kristin
Cranston, RI 02921
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FYI
PERSONNEL
CHANGES 2/25/15
RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS
Hunt, Edward
Woonsocket, RI 02895
1.0 Interim Head Baseball
CoachIWHS
217/15
Resignation
Hunt, Edward
Woonsocket, RI 02895
1.0 Assist. Baseball
CoachIWHS
2/7115
Resignation from LOA
Stewart, Robert
Barrington, RI 02806
1.0 Head Coach Cross
Country/ WHS
2/10/15
Resignation
Stewart, Robert
Barrington,RI 02806
1.0 Assist. Coach
Outdoor Track/WHS
2/10/15
Resignation
Turner, Nicole
Cumberland, RI 02864
1.0 Grade 2
Bernon Heights
2127115
Resignation
TRANSFERS
LEAVES OF ABSENCE
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CITY OF WOONSOCKET
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
108 HIGH STREET
WOONSOCKET, RI 02895-4348
Telephone (401) 767-4600
(401) 767-4647
Relay Rhode Island
1-800-745-5555 (TTY)
1-800-745-6575 (Voice)
AT&T SPANISH RELAY
(Servicio de Relevo de AT&T)
1-800-855-2884 (TTY)
1-800-855-2885 (Voice)
Patrick McGee, Ed.D.
Interim Superintendent
Website:
http://woonsocketschools.com
WOONSOCKET EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO:
Woonsocket School Committee
FROM:
Patrick J. McGee, Ed.D., Interim Superintendent0
SUBJECT:
Recommendation of Chief Technology Officer
DATE:
February 25, 2015
It is with great pleasure that I recommend the appointment of Mr. Alan Graham as Chief Technology
Officer for the Woonsocket Education Department.
Mr. Graham's extensive work experience includes Information Technology Director for Dimitra, Director
of Technology & Operations for the Ashland Public Schools, Director of Technology for the Framingham
Public Schools, and most recently Executive Director of Operations for the Saugus Public Schools.
As Director of Technology, Mr. Graham has provided district strategic technology vision and has
managed tactical solutions, designed and managed the implementation of infrastructure upgrades
including wireless, security upgrades, server virtualization, switch upgrades as well as delivered inclusive
technologies such as Chromebooks, iPad/iTouch, and Interactive Projectors. In addition, he has managed
data management integration and was responsible for technology budgeting.
Mr. Graham brings to the Chief Technology Officer position a skill set to help empower and lead
positive district change, implement technology programs that accelerate children success, and provide the
Woonsocket Education Department with a vision for instructional technology.
Mr. Graham received a Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciencia from Worcester Polytechnic
Institute in 1979. It is with great enthusiasm that I recommend Mr. Alan Graham to join our exceptional
team of administrators in Woonsocket as Chief Technology Officer.
Salary: $102,000.00.
Term: 12 month employee
Contract: Per School Committee
Thank you.
Woonsocket Education Department
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
Posting Date:
Posting Number:
C #
NC #13-09
TA #
Deadline Date: NOON,
Signature:
Director of Human Resources & Compliance
Send applications to the Human Resource Office at 108 High Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895
TITLE:
Chief Technology Officer
SALARY:
Commensurate with Experience
NATURE OF WORK:
Under limited supervision, performs professional, supervisory, and management duties and is responsible for
the overall leadership and supervision of technology in the Woonsocket Education Department. Areas of
supervision include instructional technology, data use and analysis, computer applications and hardware,
network and technical support, data systems, data reporting, eRate, and web services. The Chief Technology
Officer is responsible for the development, implementation, operations, monitoring, and evaluation of the
technology programs for the school system. This individual provides leadership in identifying hardware and
software purchases, implementing new technology and data systems, ensuring consistency within the school
system instructional technology plan and state technology guidelines. The employee coordinates technology
staff development. The employee works collaboratively with the other members of the school system central
office staff and school building staff to use technology and include technology as an integral part of Woonsocket
Education Department.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
•
•
•
Provide leadership in the identification, assessment and management of technology needs for the
Woonsocket Education Department to the Superintendent and other stakeholders.
Direct, coordinate, supervise, facilitate, or perform all tasks and elements needed to effect
comprehensive integration of appropriate technology into every facet of operations.
Contribute to the infusion of educational technology into classrooms, libraries/media centers, and
district offices by providing highly motivating, professional leadership in all areas of technology planning
and resource management.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide leadership in all aspects of technology for the school system.
2. Responsible for the leadership and supervision of the technology staff including technicians, database
manager, network administrator, and Instructional Technology Specialists.
3. Leads district initiatives, collaborating across departments and functional areas that support
adoption and implementation of technology in all aspects of school business, including those
that improve teaching and learning and promote 21st century skills.
4. Develops and coordinates a broad range of technology-based resources, maximizing the
availability and utilization of these resources.
5. Provides leadership, advice and recommendations to the Superintendent, Principals, Directors,
Teachers, and the School Committee on technology issues and consult with appropriate administrative
personnel in devising, developing and implementing long-term and short-term technology goals.
6. Assists, compiles and composes applications and documentation for various grants for the Woonsocket
Education Department.
7. Applies for and administers E-Rate applications, forms and awards for the Universal Services Fund ERate program.
8. Develops and executes a comprehensive and cost-effective program of preventive
maintenance and repair services for technology devices.
9. Advises and approves all technology purchases.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
WOMEN & MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
10. Coordinates all aspects of design, implementation, professional development and information
processing of the student information automation system and data warehousing services.
11. Oversees district technology staff development.
12. Develops policies for the use of technology throughout the district.
13. Coordinates all State, Local, Federal and Department of Education data reports including, October
enrollment, discipline, December enrollment, and State-wide student identifications.
14. Provides school departMent staff with information on the availability of existing and emerging
technologies in support of data use in the district.
15. Evaluates technology systems and applications and providing recommendations for hardware and
software in response to the organization's needs.
16. Manages technical aspects of the district's telephone system and cellular phone networks throughout
the district.
17. Oversees web development and web services.
18. Devises, develops, implements and maintains systems of internal controls, emergency and backup
procedures, proper licensing, system upgrades, and disaster recovery plans to insure integrity of
information, security of databases, and internal network access control.
19. Works effectively with vendors and other external partners.
20. Leads staff to determine and implement best technological practices that enhance teaching and
learning.
21. Prepares and administers budgets for technology program; evaluates expenditures to ensure proper
allocation of funds and adherence to organizational accounting requirements, and coordinates with
other departments or agencies to ensure maximum services and resources.
22. Chairs the Technology Committee for the Woonsocket Education Department, providing short- and
long-range planning for all technology initiatives and budgeting requirements.
23. Performs other related work as required by the Superintendent.
ESSENTIAL. JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, etc. Must be
physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally;
and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects,
2. Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite
characteristics of data, people, or things.
3. Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving
instructions, assignments or directions to subordinates or assistants.
4. Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, forms, articles, proposals, contracts,
etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, evaluations, policies, etc. using
prescribed formats.
5. Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data,
establish facts, and draw valid conclusions: to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in
mathematical or diagrammatic form.
6. Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written
instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or
professional languages including medical, legal, and counseling terminology.
7. Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize
decimals and percentages.
8. Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to
performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.
9. Analyzing, evaluating and developing complex systems and procedures.
10. Conducting technological systems analysis and feasibility studies.
11. Training staff in the use of technology.
12. Preparing clear and concise reports, documentation, and other written materials.
13. Exercising sound independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
14. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all Woonsocket Education Department
employees.
15. Performing financial analyses of technology needs and budget for such projects.
EXPERIENCE: At least 10 years' experience in le-12 education with demonstrated professional experience in a
technology leadership role.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
WOMEN & MINORITIES
r'
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree and Master's degree in related fields.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Demonstrated ability to draft clear and concise correspondence. Ability to
compose and/or present written or oral reports as needed. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels
within the organization including administration, staff and peers.
REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools
DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by
employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory
of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform.
Revised: 1-23.15
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
WOMEN & MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
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CITY OF WOONSOCKET
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108 HIGH STREET
WOONSOCKET, RI 02895-4348
ephone (401) 767-4617
401) 767-4647
(
Brad Pcryea
Director of Finance and Administration
WOONSOCKET EDUCATION
• DEPARTMENT
Website:
www.woonsockerschools.com
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Woonsocket Budget Commission
FROM:
Brad Peryea, Director of Finance and Administration
SUBJECT:
Woonsocket Chief Technology Officer
DATE:
February 24, 2015
The purpose of this memo is to demonstrate the impact on the local budget for the hiring-of Alan Graham to the
Woonsocket Education Department as Chief Technology Officer. The salary and benefits are pro-rated. In future
years, the budget will be adjusted to actual salary. Details of this appointment are below:
Budgeted
Description
Graham
Salary
FY15
Balance
102,000
42,500
(59,500)
FICA
Medicare
6,324
2,635
(3,689)
1,479
616
(863)
Health Ins
15,837
5,279
(10,558)
Dental Ins
991
330
(661)
60
20
(40)
11,240
4,684
(6,557)
137,931
56,064
(81,867)
Salary
Life
Retirement
Total
Expenditures
Restricted Fund
Capital Reserve
FY 2015
FY 2016
FY 2017
FY 2018
FY 2019
General Fund
Other Funds
(81,867)
0
0
0
0
Revenues
Restricted Fund
Capital Reserve
Restricted Fund
General Fund
Other Funds
FY 2015
0
FY 2016
0
FY 2017
FY 2018
FY 2019
0
0
0
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RISK
TheTrust
MANAGSMET.7T TRUST
Workers' Compensation Loss Ratio Report
Claims Data as of September 30, 2014
Policy Year
Meclicar0r4...
.
Indemmty Claims
Claims.
2014-2015
2013-2014
2012-2013
2011-2012
2010-2011
2009-2010
2008-2009
$4,013.36
$23,712.53
$17,523.74
$9,713.16
$16,895.39
$9,351.27
$20,339.55
2010-2014
$77,196.09
$25,000.00
$302,122.79
$353,266.88
$551,354.54
$130,731.85
$173,356.15
$582,717.65
$1,510,832.21
otal..tjaiens .
$29,013.36
$325,835.32
$370,790.62
$561,067.70
$147,627.24
$182,707.42
$603,057.20
$1,588,028.30
.
.
otal Premium
$374,899
$350,043
$350,966
$330,204
$312,135
intent r:-Pure
Loss Ratio
$326,507
$364,971
$1,669,855
Prior Qtr Loss
Ratio
31%
93%
106%
170%
47%
0%
71%
115%
175%
47%
56%
56%
165%
94%
165%
95%
Notes:
2014-2015 is renewal premium (Loss Ratio is adjusted to reflect 3 months of premium to correspond with 3 months of claims experience)
2013-2014 is renewal premium.
2012-2013 through 2008-2009 is audited premium.
Pure Loss Ratio is solely based on the claims and premium info provided. Reinsurance, IBNR and other expenses are not included.
2010-2014 (5 Year Loss Ratio)
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$
165,623.92
$
10/01/95
12/01/97
12/02/97
12/08/97
DL
Sp. Ed Teacher
$ 292,354.34
08/25/03
02/13/09
02/25/09
04/24/09
CB
Teacher
$ 280,892.34
$
134,423.71
5
11/28/05
12/07/12
01/31/13
CB
Teacher
$
84,334.71
$
190,676.29
$
02/28/96
03/06/12
03/07/12
CB
Teacher Assistant
$ 148,403.24
$
76,631 09
$
10/12/94
08/03/11
08/31/11
RG
Teacher Aide
$
$
45,283.25
$
04/14/12
96,277.26
11/16/09
01/14/14
04/21/14
RG
Secretary
$
62,935.30
$
52,089.40
$
08/04/08
07/30/13
08/13/13
CB
Custodian
$
60,041.94
$
32,498.93
$
Physical Altercation With Student, Injured
457,680.00 Lower Back & Right Knee
Bumped Into A Table And Twisted Right
415,100.00 Foot
Clmt Was Walking With A Student When
Another Student Went Under Her Feet,
She Fell. Inj. L Knee, Right Arm, Hands,
275,000.00 Low Back Pain
Working With Student. On Tranpoline, Ee
Fell Off Injuring Her Back, Left Hip And
225,000.00 Bruise On Her Lower Leg
Stepping Off Bus, Felt A Pop In Left Leg
140,000.00 And Knee
Clrnt Was Carring A Box When She Tripped
And Fell, Injuring Her Right Elbow. Pain
115,000.00 Shooting From Shoulder To Elbow.
Clmt Was Lifing A Desk And Hurt Her Left
92,500.00 Shoulder, Neck, And Arm.
Clmt Was Scratched And Knocked Down
By A Student. Scratched Chest, Pain R.
03/15/10
11/07/12
11/08/12
RG
Substitute
Teacher
$
48,484.34
$
41,515.66
$
03/23/95
02/06/14
❑2/19/14
CB
Custodian
$
42,118.11
$
32,883.31
$
09/19/11
01/07/14
09/04/14
CB
Teacher Assistant
$
6,324.25
68,675.75
$
02/07/94
03/28/13
03/29/13
CB
Custodian
5
28,564.55
$
41,457.45
$
02/07/94
11/04/14
11/05/14
CB
Custodian
$
8,757.36
5
41,242.64
$
09/21/00
09/18/14
09/19/14
CB
Lunch Assistant
$
18,333.36
$
16,666.64
$
Wrist, Right Lower Back, Upper Neck And
90,000.00 Shoulders
Cimt Slipped On ice On Hill While Walking
With Sand Bucket & Hand Truck. Inj. Low
75,000.00 Back, Right Shoulder.
75,000.00 Unknown
Cimt Banged His Right Knee On The Corner
70,000.00 Of The Plow On His Truck.
Clmt Lifted Rug Shampooer And Injured
50,000.00 His Right Knee And Right Shoulder.
Clmt Slipped On Water On The Floor And
35,000.00 Fell, Shattering Her Elbow
Clmt Went To Stand Up After Working
With A Student At His Desk And Her Left
08/27/97
06/25/98
06/12/14
03/10/14
10/08/14
03/11/14
11/17/14
03/18/14
RG
RG
Paraprofessional
Custodian
S
$
13, 817 . 94
14,476.56
1 of 1
$
$
14,182.06
8,523.44
S
28,000.00 Kn ee Locked.
5
Clmt Was Using A Floor Machine. Slipped
And Fell, Injuring His Left Knee.
23,000.00 Swollen/Painful.
08/25/14
'
i'
-
09/11/14
11/07/14
11/17/14
RG
Pe/Health
$
5,950.00
$
15,050.00
$
10/07/99
11/06/14
11/07/14
11/17/14
CB
Teacher Assistant
$
1,012.1$
$
11,487.85' 5
10/23/14
12/08/14
12/09/14
12/11/14
CB
Teachers Assistant $
1,293.58
$
11,206.42
5
09/11/14
12/09/14
12/11/14
CB
Social Worker
12,500.00
$
$
08/25/03
11/10/14
CS
Director Of
SpeGial Ed
08/25/14
12/05/14
CS
Teacher Assistant
5
08/28/00
12/09/14
CS
Teacher
$
01/04/06
05/20/14
CP
Teacher Assistant
$
08/22/99
11/26/14
LB
Principal
05/30/14
06/16/14
2,049.57
2,060.31
1 of 1
Cimt Was Escorting Pre School Students To
Class When She Slipped Aand Fell, Injuring
12,500.00 Her Left Leg And Knee
12,500.00 Student Punched Clmt In Her Head.
Trying To "Diffuse A Crisis Situation", A
Young Student Punched Clmt And She Fell
12,500.00 To The Floor, lnj. Side And Back.
$
3,500.00
$
5
1,450.43
$
Clmt Felt Throbbing In Upper Arm, Over
Right Shoulder. When She Arrived Home
3,500.00 She Found A Live Tick in Her Arm.
Student Grabbed Clmt Hair, Hit Her In
3,500.00 Head, Causing Cervical Strain
$
3,500.00
$
Clmt Slipped On ice When Getting Out Of
3,500.00 His Car Upon Arrival At School.
$
939.69
$
$
3,000.00
5
j
-
Clmt Was Demonstrating How To Jog
21,000.00 When He Injured His Knee.
Clmt Bumped Heads With A Student, Has
3,000.00 Lump On Side Of Head Near Left Eye.
Struck Head On Car While Delivering
3,000.00 Packages
Woonsocket Eductafion Dept.
Science NECAP Results 2014
Elementary Schools
=MI
111•1=1■11111■11111111111=1111111=11111111M11111
41
40
Bernon 11=111111
41
19
Norommommilommir
2012
22
437
Woonsocket Educhon Department Science NECAP Results 2014
2012 State
2013 State
2014 State
27
30
23
2
45
43
48
2012 WMS
2013 WMS
2014 WMS
10
6
6
43
44
42
3,4
Woonsocket Middle School.
1 Mean
28
27
29
834
834
833
47
50
52
828
828
827
Woonsocket High School
Woonsocket Educitio'n D6partment Science NECAP Results 2014
School
2
3,4
Mean
1
2012 State
2013 State
2014 State
29
29
28
45
45
45
23
25
25
1135
1135
1135
2012 WHS
2013 WHS
2014 WHS
13
14
15
56
50
57
31
35
28
1132
1132
1133