Watertown Public Schools School C ommittee June 24, 2013

1. Watertown Public SchoolsSchool CommitteeJune 24, 2013 Jean M. Fitzgerald, Ed.D. Superintendent Report on Goals

2. Goal 1: Develop curriculum maps in English and mathematics by July 2013 Final • 3 Administrators attended a curriculum mapping workshop presented by Heidi-Hayes Jacobs • Department/Grade Level meeting time devoted to collaborating on the content of the maps • A common curriculum mapping template has been adopted • We are on track to publish initial maps in ELA and Mathematics by July 2013, • Summer workshop sessions planned to finalize publication of maps

3. Goal 2: Support new curricula initiatives focused on 21st Century Skills. Product report highlighting the status of curricula initiatives by June 2013 Final • Successful new student-centered media course implemented at WHS in September 2012 • Sheltered English preschool class implemented September 2012 • Adapted music classes fully implemented in specific special education programs at the elementary level by December 2013 • Final report on elementary world language programming presented to school committee February 2013 • ItsLearning Progress Report March 2013 • Dual enrollment with Mass Bay Community College in place • Teachers of Critical Languages Program Grant recipient

4. Goal 3: Work in collaboration with the Watertown Educators’ Association (WEA) to design a Watertown Teacher Evaluation Instrument consistent with DESE regulations and produce a final report by March 2013 Final • Evaluation contract language developed in joint collaborative WEA/WPS Design Team Document • Instrument ratified by the WEA on Feb 26, 2013 • Approved by the School Committee on March 3, 2013

5. Goal 4: Conduct a preliminary study of all school buildings and produce a report by May 2013, that identifies current utilization/capacity and future needs Final • Established School Building Study Group • Meetings have been held, as well as a tour of WHS •  "The Third Teacher” distributed to study team • Obtained access to Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) enrollment forecasting tool • Compiled detail listing of all space and its specific use for each school building • Final Report presented at June 24th School Committee Meeting

6. Goal 5:To enhance and support communication with the Watertown Community to further the mission of the Watertown Public Schools through a user friendly, accurate and up to date website. Complete website redesign will be completed by June 2014 Progress to date: • Calendars are now in our own Google Domain and follow a standard naming scheme for events. • Calendars follow consistent format including a standard naming scheme for all calendars and events • Protocols on website editing to reduce redundancy and upkeep of the informationcompleted • Template for Googlesites developed • Front pages now have an embedded Google doc for general announcements. • Athletic calendar now on line with procedures in place to maintain up to date information. • School Committee front page updated by embedding a Google sites page. This section showcases the upcoming agendas • Behind the scenes work continues on Google sites • New site roll out is on track for completion by goal date of June 2014

7. Goal 6: By March 2013 complete a study with findings and recommendations of Watertown’s special education programs, practices and structures in response to needs identified by the DESE Coordinated Program Review Final Reorganization of Student Services Leadership • Director of Special Education • Director of Wellness and Extended Services Next Steps: • In July 2013, submit executive summary of Special Education Study to the Superintendent to school committee • Develop entry and exit criteria for special education services • Design professional development for special education staff to implement criteria • Continue analysis of special education budgets to insure effective and efficient use of fiscal resources