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CONCORD-CARLISLE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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CONCORD-CARLISLE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Concord-Carlisle High School has made excellent progress during 2011 due to the investment of many: students committed to learning at high levels, educators dedicated to effectively teaching students and to pursuing scholarship in their academic disciplines, parents invested in the life of the school, and community members demonstrating support through personal connections and fiscal resources. We are so grateful for these contributions that foster excellence in the high school. Student enrollment for 2011-12 is 1210 students, eleven students less than 2010-11. However, during the last decade student enrollment steadily increased from 1015 students in 1998 to 1268 in 2008. During the 2011 year, Concord-Carlisle High School continued to set high expectations for all students and reinforced its commitment to motivate young people to expand their knowledge and to develop intellectual, analytical, and social skills daily. 100% of the Class of 2011 received a Competency Determination as a result of passing the English Language Arts, Math and Science MCAS Tests.
The median SAT score for the Class of 2011 was 1860 (with 1526 as the state average). Twelve (12) students in the Class of 2011 have qualified as National Merit Scholar Finalists and three (3) National Merit Scholarships were ultimately awarded. From 2003-2011, 96% of AP Exams taken by CCHS students received a passing score (3 or higher.) Overall, 83% of AP exams were scored at 4 or 5. The school continued its longstanding tradition of encouraging students to be contributing and caring members of the school, of the larger community, and of the world beyond. As a testament to this, students demonstrated their commitment to social responsibility through participation in numerous activities, raising funds for global efforts to aid relief efforts in numerous countries, and participating in the French and Turkmenistan Exchanges, and hosting Japanese visitors from Nanae. In the summer of 2012, students will travel to Tanzania to perform community service in rural areas. Locally, our students committed over 10,000 hours of service to the surrounding communities during the 2011-12 school year. The volunteer work and community service done by the young people of Carlisle, Concord, and Boston are evidence that students have internalized the core values of the district and CCHS. The major highlight of 2011 was the successful passage of the CCHS Building Project at both Town Meetings and at the polls. With assistance of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA,) a new building for our students will be built on the site behind the current high school. The current timeline has a completion date of either the Spring or Fall of 2015. We are extremely grateful for the support that the voters of both communities demonstrated, and on behalf of the students of Concord and Carlisle, we thank you! The teachers of Concord-Carlisle High School believe in the continuous improvement of both their instructional practices and the methods by which they assess students. Faculty engaged in high-quality professional development efforts to improve their technology skills, remains forward thinking in their practice, and redesign program content and delivery. New courses were developed this year including Organic Chemistry, Advanced Earth Science – Physical Geology & Geologic Mapping and Engineering (several.) CCHS is also offering a Global Literacy Certificate, a program in which students can demonstrate their knowledge of foreign language and world cultures. Over the past year, the faculty has been broadening the ways in which digital tools can transform the way that students learn and “show what they know.” Technological teaching tools are revolutionizing the way student’s access information and how teachers present concepts. New wireless hubs have been added throughout the building to meet the growing need for laptops and web appliances. Students and teachers in each classroom enjoy use of Activboards in storing and retrieving information and accessing websites. During the summer of 2011, CCHS technology teacher-leaders presented several weeklong ActiveBoard courses for twenty colleagues. Twenty more teachers are now piloting online learning opportunities for students in their courses using Moodle, a free open-source software package. This year, five new teachers joined the high school professional staff to fill vacancies created by retirements, resignations, and leaves. To ensure that new staff members swiftly and substantively become part of the learning community at Concord-Carlisle High School, the district invested considerable resources in a mentoring program. The bullets which follow provide a sampling of the work, activities, and accomplishments of students and staff—all of which contribute to making Concord-Carlisle High School a community where academic excellence, achievement, social commitment, public service, and involvement in the arts, athletics and other extracurricular activities are greatly valued.
enhance a positive school climate and communicate that individuals can make a difference.
Diana F. Rigby, Superintendent Peter Badalament, Principal Contributors to the reports include the following: Peter Badalament, Concord-Carlisle High School Principal Lynne Beattie, Concord Middle School Principal Kelly Clough, Thoreau Principal Kathy Codianne, Director of Teaching and Learning Patricia Fernandes, Willard Principal John Flaherty, Deputy Superintendent of Finance and Operations Kelly McCausland, Director of Human Resources Jessica Murphy, Director of Special Education Diana F. Rigby, Superintendent Gene Warfel, Director of Information Technology Sharon Young, Alcott Principal CONCORD-CARLISLE REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE Concord-Carlisle High School (CCHS) is an institution on the move. It is hard to keep track of all the great things happening at CCHS. First and foremost, we can’t thank the citizens of Concord enough for the strong support that the community demonstrated for our recently approved building project. There was a tremendous showing at Town Meeting where the vote to approve the project passed overwhelmingly in a packed meeting. Then a week later, at the polls, over 84% of the over 4000 voters who turned out voted in favor of the project. This is the highest approval percentage that the state has seen from any community voting on a new school construction project! The process of determining what to do with the current CCHS building began over a decade ago. Many people put in a lot of work over that time working on solutions. Now, with support from the state in the form of a $28 Million grant and overwhelming support from the communities of Concord and Carlisle, we are on our way to having a first-class, new CCHS building. The new facility will be green, sustainable, and flexible enough to handle the learning needs of today and tomorrow. It will be a building that the towns of Concord and Carlisle will be proud of. The building committee is hard at work with the architects designing all the details of the new school and we expect to be moving into the new building in the fall of 2015! Just as there are great things happening with our facility, exciting things are happening with our programs. Next year we will be launching the “Rivers and Revolutions” program spearheaded by Michael Goodwin. This program will allow juniors and seniors an alternative to the normal academic schedule for a semester. The program will involve teaching most academic course work material via central subjects with a team of teachers dedicated to the effort. Students will have the opportunity to learn in a much different environment then they are used to. The opportunities for learning at CCHS are endless. We have some of the most dynamic and exciting faculty who continually engage and challenge students. Our teachers also dedicate their time outside the classroom to coordinate extra-curricular activities, coach athletic teams, and mentor students. One such example is the program run by Jeff Yuhas in the science department. What started as a small pilot project to involve students in the study of weather has now led to an actual weather report being reported on and produced by the students and aired on CCTV. The students traveled to a national meteorological conference to present their work. CCHS is a leader in the use of technology to foster the learning process. Our superintendent, Diana Rigby, was recently recognized and received the MassCUE Administrator Award for being a leader in the promotion and adoption of technology as it relates to student learning. She truly understands the ways in which technology can be used to further academic exploration and provides the tools and training necessary to achieve great results. CCHS and our students achieve at the highest levels in all areas. CCHS was ranked 2nd in the state last year in the annual Boston Magazine rankings for top public high schools in the state. Our students place at the top of the state in standardized test scores and at the top of the nation in SAT and AP exam scores. Extracurricular activities such the Environmental Field Studies Group and the Robotics Club provide opportunities for further exploration in the areas of science and technology. In addition to our excellent core academic program, our elective courses allow students to participate in and excel at such endeavors as music, theater, visual arts, and athletics. Our band programs have won gold and silver medals at the MICCA state concert festivals and our student musicians have performed in the all-state ensemble. CCHS students have won state and national awards in the visual arts, such as the Boston Globe Scholastic Art Award and the Congressional Art Award. Our athletic programs continue to shine. This year our Football team marched through the season with an undefeated record and its first Super Bowl Championship since 1978. The freshmen mentoring program and the “Be the Change – Challenge Day” program are two examples of terrific outside the classroom programs that make CCHS the special place it is.
We strongly believe that a well-rounded high school education includes opportunities for developing character and values through service to others. In 2011, CCHS students performed over 10,000 hours of community service in Concord and surrounding areas. CCHS was among the first public high schools in the United States to institute a community service requirement of 40 hours for graduation, but most students do many more hours of service. Open Table, Gaining Ground, Concord Council on Aging, Emerson Hospital, Concord Public Library, and Concord Children’s Center are just a few of the local organizations served by our students. A CCHS parent group, 2Volunteer (2volunteeronline.org), facilitates connections between the needs of the community and individual students. The school committee is very grateful for generous donations from local non-profit organizations, the CCHS Parents Association, the Concord-Carlisle Community Chest, and individuals in both Concord and Carlisle. The Concord Education Fund has awarded grants that support the Environmental Field Studies Group, a new club that studies the Blanding’s turtle and the local environment, and the CCHS advisory program, a new program to enhance the relationships and emotional support that students create at CCHS. The Education Fund has also contributed significantly to projects to install Xirrus wireless hubs, install and equip the digital recording studio, and support initiatives in science and technology. These funds allow us to enhance and expand the educational experience of our students. The Concord-Carlisle Regional School District (CCRSD) serves 1209 students in grades 9-12 from Concord, Carlisle, and Boston (through the METCO program). Enrollment at CCHS has remained relatively consistent since 2002, with an average of 1236 students per year. In addition, 13 students of ages 14-22 participate in the life skills program at CCHS and the region supports 38 students who attend out-of-district placements.
Peter Fischelis - Chair Fabian Fondriest, Vice-Chair Bill Fink Jerry Wedge Pamela Gannon Louis Salemy Maureen Spada
Human Resources - 2011 At the end of the 2011 calendar year the following people retired from the Concord-Carlisle Regional School District. Instructional Staff Years in Concord-Carlisle Lee Cooprider 10 Non-instructional Staff David Eddy 45 Betty Kelley 48 At the end of the 2011 calendar year the following people retired from the Concord Public Schools and the Concord-Carlisle Regional School District. Instructional Staff Years in Concord and Concord-Carlisle Jane Ross 26 Employees – 25 Years or More of Service Concord-Carlisle High School Teachers Non-Instructional Al Dentino Claudia Dellovo Joe Leone Jerry Moss Mary Zellner Carlisle Public/Concord-Carlisle High School Teachers Non-Instructional Court Booth Susan Dunn Donnie Foss Rocky Griffin Ann Pike Linda Robbins Bud Sheridan Liz Tencati Bob Wheeler CONCORD CARLISLE SCHOLARSHIP FUND The Concord Carlisle Scholarship Fund (CCSF) is a tax-exempt charitable trust which is affiliated with New England Dollars for Scholars, a program of Scholarship America. Established in 1966, the Fund provides need-based grants to assist deserving young women and men obtain, to the fullest extent possible, the benefit of additional educational opportunities that may be open to them after completion of their secondary school studies. The Fund is administered by an 18-member, all-volunteer board of trustees. Scholarships are financed by an annual appeal, by a student-staffed phone-a-thon, and by income generated from memorial gifts, bequests, and named funds. Complete information about the organization can be found on the Fund’s web site: www.ccscholarshipfund.org Grant recipients must either reside, or have attended school, in Concord or Carlisle. Since its inception, the Fund has assisted over 1000 students. This year, the Trustees were pleased to award almost $150,500 to high school seniors and in-college students while the Fund’s affiliated organizations supplemented this amount with another $47,500.
The following students received awards from named scholarships established by bequests and memorial gifts: Breanna Andrade and Edward Pioli (The William W. Anderson Memorial Fund), Edward Pioli and Jamison Silverman (The Bean Family Scholarship), Jana Herman (The Trudy Biernson Memorial Scholarship), Spencer Ward (The Concord Women’s Club – Ruth Bullerwell Scholarship), Olivia Linville (The Mary Connorton Memorial Scholarship), Tomasen Brady (The Clair Day Memorial Scholarship), Philip Fiorentini (The Elaine DiCicco Fund), Tiara Roberts (The Charles Evans Fund), Austin Eifler (The John B. Finigan Memorial Scholarship), Calbe Malchik (The Wilson Flight Fund), Julia Gwinn (The Essie Golden Fund),), Olivia Patsos (The Bobby Gray Memorial Scholarship), Erica Schaefer, Phoebe Sturges, Carl Sundquist, Chloe Vilain and Daniel Zwicker (The Margaret Haggerty Scholarship), Abigail Owen (The Wells A. Hall Memorial Scholarship), Breanna Andrade (The Anthony Halls-Keenan Smith Scholarship), Chapman Wells (The Christopher Hentchel-WIQH Memorial Scholarship), Rachel Dumka and Brian Wholihan (The Seitaro & Shina Ishihara Memorial Fund), Jacquelyn Malis (The Tama Ishihara Memorial Scholarship), Ashley Silva (The Vinod Jalan Memorial Fund), Tomasen Brady, Will Coffey, Jibrail Coy and Spencer Coy (The Casper C. Jenney and Eleanor M. Jenney Fund), Ashley Silva (The Diane Kenneally Memorial Fund), Melissa Mariano (The Knights of Columbus Scholarship Fund), Dylan Benkley (The Norton Levy Fund), Carolina Zapata (The Charles E. Manion, Jr. Memorial Award), Benjamin Parra and Hannah Parra (The Adrian A. Martinez Memorial Scholarship), Sean Dalton, Jacquelyn Malis and John Nevins (The Elizabeth A. Mattison Memorial Fund), Chloe Penaud (The Dr. Barbara Schips Miller Scholarship), Julia Brem (The Janet Gates Peckham Fund ), Olivia Patsos (The Albert L. & June B. Powers Scholarship), Tatjana Sena (The Marguerite Purcell Memorial Fund), David Lishansky (The Nick Ressler Memorial Scholarship), David Corbie (The Al Robichaud Fund), Amanda Boucher, Alexis Cheney, Laurena Fasillia, Emily Hughes, Andrew Lavrennikov and Ethan Magno (The Farnham W. Smith Fund), Dominque Blaides (The Mark Teverovsky Fund), Julia Brem (The Jeanne A. Toombs Memorial Scholarship), Carolina Zapata (The Video Revolution, Ralph & Ellie Grossi Scholarship), Dominque Blaides and Brian Wholihan(The Doug White Memorial Scholarship), Jamison Silverman (The Charles K. Yeremian Award), and Chapman Wells (The Tameji & Chivo Yoshimura Memorial Fund). The CCSF Trustees Fund Scholarship was granted to Michaela Zucker. The Scholarship Fund added two new named funds that were awarded for the first time this year. David Lishansky received The CHS/CCHS Alumni Scholarship, Julia Lesses received The James E. Shepherd Memorial Scholarship, and Austin Eifler received the David S. Soleau Memorial Scholarship. In addition, the Trustees awarded the following Scholarships and Awards from our Affiliates: The Rivercrest-Deaconess-Newbury Court Award to Abigail Owen; The Rotary Club of Concord Scholarships to Enyoio Adegbe, David Blaides, Merrill Brady, Jonathan Davies, Meredith Lorch and Chloe Penaud; The Rotary Club of Concord William L. Eaton Memorial Scholarship to William Moss; Rotary Club of Concord Thomas R. Huckins Memorial Scholarship to Madeline Mahoney; Melissa Mariana and Chapman Wells (The Carlisle Garden Club Debbie Wright Scholarship), Graham Peck, Edward Pioli, Matthew Solomon and Laura Steinroeder (The Charles Williams Fund); Jana Herman (The Concord Children’s Center); Jibrail Coy, Joseph Morahan, Victoria Vierstra and Margaret Waterman (The United Women’s Club of Concord); Sonia Boor and Julia Lesses (The Carlisle Old Home Day Scholarship); Victoria Vierstra (The Walden Woods Project Scholarship); Sean Dalton (The Concord Firefighters’ Relief Fund), and Nathan Feshbach-Meriney, Julia Gwinn and Tatjana Sena (various Town of Concord named scholarships). The Concord Carlisle Scholarship Fund trustees are indebted to the citizens of Concord and Carlisle and friends from other towns, as well as to the Concord-Carlisle Community Chest, whose generosity has enabled the Fund to provide scholarships to all of these deserving students, and we wish them well in their post-secondary educational pursuits. Members Lucy Miller, Chair Paul Ressler, Past Chair Lindsay Smith Kafka, Assistant Chair Elaine DiCicco, Secretary Albert Powers, Treasurer Dorothy Bean, Recording Secretary Ed Sonn, Assistant Treasurer Kenneth Anderson Jeanne DeTemple Molly Eberle Barbara Fisher David Gould Teri Hale Mary-Beth Jones John F. Mee Thomas Rutledge Priscilla White Sturges Christopher Wilson CONCORD-CARLISLE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Adult & Community Education Concord Carlisle Adult & Community Education (CCACE) provides opportunities for lifelong learning to the citizens of the school district and surrounding towns. Collaborating with citizens and organizations, CCACE responds to community needs and interests with our communities' talents and resources, calling upon local people to develop and coordinate programs and services for children, adolescents and adults throughout the year. We make schools available for extended-day educational use for citizens in Carlisle and Concord. We promote and support School and Town projects that cannot be funded or presented in traditional ways. CCACE is both a program of classes and educational events and a process that connects local citizens with each other and their public schools in ways that are creative, educational and cost effective. FY 2011 Summary of Activities 2,207 enrollments in fee-based continuing education classes 274 on-ground courses with sufficient funding were conducted 52 on-line classes (new 6-week classes start each month) 374 students enrolled in instrumental music lessons (32-40 sessions each) 145 new students enrolled in driver education training 2,000+ participants in walk-in programs and events (no registration or fee required) CCACE provided a comprehensive program of non-credit, fee-based learning opportunities for local residents. Two hundred and thirty-two community educators contributed to the program during Fiscal Year (FY) 2011, teaching one or more courses. The department completed its seventh consecutive year of self-funded activity in FY2011, recovering 95% of the costs for teachers, administrative and management salaries, non-salary expenses and capital investments. Department costs were $675,744, and revenues $644,760. The deficit of $30,984 was the result of capital investment for CCHS Driver Education, reducing the revolving account balance to $63,265 to begin FY 2012 programs and services. A grant from the Concord Carlisle Community Chest provided financial aid to more than 200 local families and individuals, and no one was turned away because of an inability to pay a course fee. Children and adults of all ages participated in community education programs. Most of the K-12 participants enrolled in before-school, after-school and summer classes. Adults were active in daytime and evening classes. Instrumental music lessons were held throughout the year, helping young students enrich their school-day music education. The CCHS driver education welcomed 145 new students for classroom learning, and provided on-road training for more than 300 throughout the year. The Village University, a program for mature citizens who seek advanced studies similar to a graduate seminar, conducted its eighth successful year of classes with its volunteer faculty. The CCACE Advisory Committee worked with the staff, faculty and School Committee, representing the interests of both towns and advocating for community access to continuing education. Advisory Committee members are appointed by the Regional School Committee for three-year terms. They ensure that the department is sensitive to community needs and manages its limited resources to best advantage. Citizens are urged to contact Committee members, share ideas and volunteer, so that the Adult & Community Education program may respond to community needs, further enrich the towns, and achieve our shared educational goals. Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Education ~a school service for the community since 1954~ 500 Walden St, Concord 318-1432 ace@colonial.net www.ace.colonial.net All program information on line at www.ace.colonial.net Courtland Booth, Director Advisory Committee Jennifer Albanese, Chairperson Paul Anagnostopoulos, Susan Cannon, Susan Frey,
Minuteman offers a unique program allowing juniors and seniors, who have passed the MCAS, enrollment on a half day-every day basis in a career major. This allows a student to graduate from Concord-Carlisle Regional High School and receive a competency certificate from Minuteman. Currently, no Carlisle students participate. Minuteman offers ‘Post Graduate’ programs to Carlisle residents of any age who are seeking to enhance their skill development. Post-Graduate Students are charged tuition to offset operating costs. Class of 2011 Graduate Achievement Highlights
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Donald Rober, School Committee Member INDEX Adult and Community Education ……………………………….. 230 Assessors, Board of ……………………………………………… 121 Building Inspector ……………………………………………….. 134 Carlisle Housing Authority ………………………………………... 136 Carlisle Affordable Housing Trust ……………………………….. 143 Conservation Commission ………………………………………. 167 Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee …………………… 173 Council on Aging …………………………………………………. 148 Carlisle Cultural Council …………………………………………. 206 Fire Department ………………………………………………….. 160 Gleason Public Library ……………………………………………. 198 Health, Board of ………………………………………………….. 127 Historical Commission ……………………………………………. 152 Household Recycling Committee …………………………………. 176 Land Stewardship Committee ………………………………………174 Personnel Board …………………………………………………… 125 Planning Board ……………………………………………………. 178 Police Department ………………………………………………… 158 Public Works, Department ………………………………………… 165 Recreation Commission …………………………………………….189 School Departments: Carlisle Public School …………………………………………… 207 Carlisle School Building Committee ……………………………… 210 Concord-Carlisle Regional High School: Superintendent of Schools ………………………………………… 218 Concord-Carlisle School Committee……………………………… 222 Concord-Carlisle Scholarship Fund ……………………………… 227 Long Term Capital Requirements Committee …………………… 123 Minuteman Regional Vocational High School …………………… 232 Selectmen, Board of ……………………………………………… 62 Town Accountant ………………………………………………… 67 Town Clerk ………………………………………………………. 16 Town Counsel …………………………………………………… 65 Town Officials, Appointed ……………………………………… 6 Town Officials, Elected ………………………………………… 5 Town Tax Collector …………………………………………….. 120 Town Treasurer …………………………………………………. 119 Trails Committee ………………………………………………… 193 Youth Commission ……………………………………………… 196 Zoning Board of Appeals ………………………………………… 153Yüklə 2,39 Mb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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