Oct 24, 2016 - make a single recommendation for a new or renovated school at their ... cons of the three sites under con
Waltham Public Schools Drew M. Echelson, Ed.D, Superintendent
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Dear Citizens of Waltham, In the coming weeks, it is my hope and expectation that the School Building Committee will be prepared to make a single recommendation for a new or renovated school at their November 14 meeting. This recommendation will then move to the School Committee and to the City Council for consideration as appropriate. As we move into the final stages of this process, I want to be sure that all citizens have been provided an opportunity to read the education plan for a new or renovated high school. The most important question the School Building Committee will consider, “What option best delivers the education plan to the children and families of Waltham?” Given the importance of the education plan, I ask all members of the community to review and reflect on the proposed education plan for a new or renovated Waltham High School, which you can find here: https://goo.gl/G9CguR. The School Building Committee will review the pros and cons of the three sites under consideration and most importantly discuss the degree to which each option meets the education plan: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1RKdQk5zXW0dVVmM0J4OWpZVXM/view Mayor Jeannette A. McCarthy, members of the Waltham School Committee and Waltham School Building Committee remain committed to a transparent process that allows for high levels of engagement and two-way dialogue. In that spirit, on behalf of the Waltham School Building Committee I share a number of opportunities for the Waltham community to engage on this important topic: DATE October 24th
TIME 5:30pm
LOCATION-WHS Conference Room A
November 1st
COMMITTEE/MEETING Building Committee Sub-committee City-wide PTO
7:00pm
Cannon Lecture Hall
November 7th
Building Committee
5:30pm
Cannon Lecture Hall
November 9th November 14th
Meet with Ward Councilors Building Committee
6:00pm 5:30pm
Cannon Lecture Hall Cannon Lecture Hall
November 16th
School Committee
7:30pm
Cannon Lecture Hall
November 30th
School Committee & Building Committee School Committee & Building Committee School Committee
7:00pm
Cannon Lecture Hall
7:00pm
Cannon Lecture Hall
7:30pm
Cannon Lecture Hall
December 6th December 7th
PURPOSE OF MTG Historical Buildings at Fernald Discussion of Sites & Other Business Report on Findings at Fernald Discussion of Sites Selection of Preferred Site Presentation of SBC Preferred Site Public Hearing on Preferred Site Public Hearing on Preferred Site Potential Vote to Approve Site
TELEVISED NO NO YES NO YES YES YES YES YES
Mayor Jeannette A. McCarthy, members of the School and School Building Committees and I look forward to welcoming members of the Waltham community to these open, public meetings. We recognize that there is a great deal of excitement in the community about the high school building project. We also know that many in the community are interested in engaging in dialogue to learn more about the project. Sincerely, Drew Echelson Superintendent of Schools
617 Lexington Street Waltham, Massachusetts 02452-3099 Tel: 781-314- 5400 Fax: 781-314- 5411
