LUNENBURG PUBLIC SCHOOLS<strong>2007</strong> – 2008Our Vision: The <strong>Lunenburg</strong> Public Schools prides itself on excellence. We provide a child-centered environment thatchallenges all learners to achieve their highest potential. This is accomplished through a partnership with a supportivecommunity.Our Mission: We prepare our students for life-long learning and responsible community membership.Our Guiding Beliefs:• Education is a community partnership.• Learning is reflective, creative, on-going and takes place in all environments.•• A successful school actively engages students and staff.• All students have talents and can excel.• Pr<strong>of</strong>essional growth is fundamental to instructional excellence.• All students are capable <strong>of</strong> learning and are entitled to instructional excellence.• Staff and students are entitled to a safe, healthy and positive learning environment.• An atmosphere <strong>of</strong> mutual respect is essential for learning.•<strong>Lunenburg</strong> School CommitteeRegular MeetingsChairperson: Jennifer Benson Term Expires: 2009Vice-Chairperson: Milree Keeling Term Expires: 2010Secretary: Michael Mackin Term Expires: 2010Member: David Reif Term Expires: 2008Member: Christine Tenneson Term Expires: 2008First Wednesday <strong>of</strong> each month - 7:00 at <strong>Town</strong> Hall - TelevisedThird Wednesday <strong>of</strong> each month - 7:00 p.m. at Brooks HouseSpecial or changes in meetings are posted at <strong>Town</strong> HallCentral Office PersonnelOffice <strong>of</strong> the Superintendent <strong>of</strong> SchoolsLoxi Jo Calmes, SuperintendentKaren Martin, Director <strong>of</strong> Instructional ServicesMary Landi, Executive SecretaryStudent Services OfficeElaine Blaisdell, Coordinator <strong>of</strong> Special ServicesFrances McCluskey, Administrative SecretaryNancy Stachowicz, SecretarySchool Personnel/Business ServicesSandra Curley, Personnel ManagerLouise Parent, Business ManagerTransportation ServicesMcCarty LimousineOffice <strong>of</strong> Facilities & GroundsJohn J. Londa, DirectorAlbert Carlson, Maintenance PersonRobert Roy, Maintenance PersonKent Starrett, Maintenance/Grounds PersonStephen Schaff, Senior Grounds PersonCafeteria ServicesManaged by Chartwells, Inc.Marcie Callahan, Director
SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGELoxi Jo Calmes, School SuperintendentThe <strong>Lunenburg</strong> Public Schools is a pr<strong>of</strong>essional learning community dedicated to ensuring that our students becomeproductive, engaged citizens. We work hard to provide an education that emphasizes academic rigor and criticalthinking, as well as creativity and innovation, the skills essential for success in the 21 st century. Throughout the yearour students have again distinguished themselves and this community in the classroom, on the playing field, in theirartistic performances, and in a wide variety <strong>of</strong> student leadership activities. The following reports from our schooladministrators will illuminate more fully the accomplishments <strong>of</strong> our students who have provided us much to celebrateduring the year.In <strong>Lunenburg</strong> we know that the quality <strong>of</strong> the classroom experience is at the core <strong>of</strong> student learning. Our studentshave the opportunity to learn from talented and committed teachers who are passionate about their students andlearning. All our district personnel – teachers, tutors, aides, nurses, counselors, <strong>of</strong>fice personnel, cafeteria workers,custodians and maintenance personnel – work hard to create an environment that supports education. This past yearour schools said farewell to eleven retirees with 293 combined years <strong>of</strong> service to the schools and community. Thoseretired include: Claire Friedrich, (35 years), Deborah Harrigan (35 years), Jeffrey O’Neill (35 years), Larry Bennett (34years), Anne Adams (31 years), Mariam Cronin (29 years), Noreen Berry (25 years), Sandra Flanagan (22 years), WilliamHicks (21 years), Susan McHale (19 years) and Joseph Trodello (7 years). We appreciate the many contributions <strong>of</strong>these dedicated and committed pr<strong>of</strong>essionals and extend our best wishes to them in their retirement.After almost a year <strong>of</strong> study and four public forums, we completed the School Facilities Master Plan, EducationalProgram and High School Feasibility Study. In July we submitted a Statement <strong>of</strong> Interest to the Massachusetts SchoolBuilding Authority (MSBA) outlining the needs <strong>of</strong> the high school facility in five <strong>of</strong> the eight areas <strong>of</strong> priority consideredby the MSBA. In response to our Statement <strong>of</strong> Interest, the MSBA designated <strong>Lunenburg</strong> High School “in planning”and requiring additional investigation to establish the extent <strong>of</strong> the problem and identify the best potential solutions.Meetings are scheduled with the MSBA for March 2008. Due in part to the concerns about the high school facility andthe overall sustainability <strong>of</strong> a diverse educational program for our students, the <strong>Town</strong> Meeting voted to form a regionalplanning committee. Greg Berthiaume, Jane Hall, and Milree Keeling were appointed to serve on the committee.Throughout this year we have assisted these individuals as they collect information to determine the advisability <strong>of</strong> aregional district.Our schools are extremely fortunate to have involved parents, dedicated School Committee members and a communitywho are active and supportive <strong>of</strong> the schools. The <strong>Lunenburg</strong> PTO has also been instrumental in <strong>of</strong>fering not onlyfinancial support but in providing opportunities to building community through activities such as the very successful<strong>Town</strong> Fair. Members <strong>of</strong> our School Committee give numerous hours to the governance <strong>of</strong> the schools and serve onnumerous school and community committees. And the many actively involved adults <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lunenburg</strong> continue toprovide positive models to our children and youth about the importance <strong>of</strong> civic engagement and communityparticipation.We encourage you to visit our website (www.lunenburgonline.com) to keep up to date on the numerous schoolactivities and initiatives. Thank you for your support, involvement, and the opportunity to work with the talented andcaring students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lunenburg</strong>.
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