2009 Annual Report.pdf - Town of Milton

With the growing need to program for students with autism spectrum disabilities,
2008-2009 saw the start of a new program to meet the academic and
social integration needs of these students. Housed in the Collicot School, the K-
1 Integrated Program started the year with 4 students, one special education
teacher and 2 educational assistants. Students were provided with highly individualized
instruction and the opportunity to be included in regular education
instruction in kindergarten and first grade.
Jeff Rubin, administrator of Pupil Personnel Services, reviewed the Department
of Education report, which analyzed our district’s special education
department. Milton completed its mid-cycle review and the DOE results were
excellent. Out of the 42 areas that this monitoring covered, we were in total
compliance with 39 and partially in compliance with the remaining three areas,
which are currently being addressed. We are well on our way to our goal of full
compliance.
Milton Food Services:
The Milton Public Schools’ food service department oversees the distribution
of nearly 2,500 lunches, served each day in our schools. Also, breakfast is
served at all six schools; our snack program complies with Mass Action for
Healthy Kids; and all beverages are on the American Healthy Generations list.
The emphasis on healthy meals has also resulted in all breads being
changed to whole grain or whole wheat; and Milton’s participation in the Farm
to School Program, which provides fresh fruits and vegetables to our students.
A new computerized system has made the Food Service department more
efficient both for students and for administrators. Elementary cafeterias use a
pre-paid system; while middle- and high-school school students swipe their
IDs as payment, which limits the amount of cash in use.
Also, during the 2008-2009 school year, we were proud to congratulate
Jacqueline Morgan, Director of Food Services, who was elected president of the
School Nutrition Association of Massachusetts, a leading organization committed
to educating and supporting school nutrition and food service professionals.
Pre-School Services
Pre-school services are mandated by law for all children with a disability
between the ages of 3-5. years old. Children must be diagnosed with a disability
and are deemed eligible by a team which includes parents, educators, therapists
and specialists in the area of the suspected disability. Currently, our
district runs seven half-day integrated classrooms and one full-day classroom
for students with more significant disabilities.
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