Annual Report - Norwell Public Schools

TOWN MEETING INFORMATION GUIDE
May 2, 2016
-AND-
2015 - 2016 ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT
The mission of Norwell Public Schools, in partnership with the entire community, is to provide excellence in education in a challenging and
supportive environment resulting in well-rounded, self-reliant, responsible citizens who are prepared to engage in a global society.
MANAGING RESOURCES
NORWELL SCHOOL COMMITTEE
www.norwellschools.org
Amy Z. Koch, Chair
Glenn C. Ferguson
Kiersten H. Warendorf, Clerk
Alison Link
Mary Lou O’Leary, Vice Chair
CENTRAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
PHONE (781) 659-8800
FAX (781) 659-8805
Matthew A. Keegan
Superintendent of Schools
matthew.keegan@norwellschools.org
James M. LaBillois, Ed.D.
Executive Director for Instruction
james.labillois@norwellschools.org
Warren G. MacCallum
Suzan A. Theodorou
Director of Finance, Operations & Technology
warren.maccallum@norwellschools.org
Director of Special Education
suzan.theodorou@norwellschools.org
BUILDING PRINCIPALS AND ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
Grace F. Cole Elementary School
William G. Vinal Elementary School
PHONE (781) 659-8823
PHONE (781) 659-8820
Eliza Y. Burns, Principal
Patrick S. Lenz, Principal
eliza.burns@norwellschools.org
patrick.lenz@norwellschools.org
Erin E. McCarthy
Elementary Assistant Principal: Special Education
erin.mccarthy@norwellschools.org
Tracy L. Riordan
Elementary Assistant Principal: Curriculum
tracy.riordan@norwellschools.org
Norwell Middle School
PHONE (781) 659-8824 or (781) 659-8815
Derek J. Sulc, Principal
derek.sulc@norwellschools.org
Janice R. Mazzola, Assistant Principal
janice.mazzola@norwellschools.org
Norwell High School
PHONE (781) 659-8810 or (781) 659-8808
William F. Fish, Principal
william.fish@norwellschools.org
Matthew A. Marani, Assistant Principal
matthew.marani@norwellschools.org
Diane L. Provenzano, Assistant Principal
diane.provenzano@norwellschools.org
The mission of Norwell Public Schools, in partnership with the entire community, is to provide excellence in
education in a challenging and supportive environment resulting in well-rounded, self-reliant, responsible
citizens who are prepared to engage in a global society.
NORWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TOWN MEETING INFORMATION GUIDE
AND
2015 - 2016
ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION ONE: TOWN MEETING INFORMATION GUIDE
Page
Foreword: 2015 Annual Report of the Superintendent ...............................................
Introduction ..................................................................................................................
FY’17 Budget Message: Managing Resources ............................................................
FY’17 Requested School Committee Budget Pie Chart ..............................................
FY’17 Requested School Committee Budget by Detailed Category ...........................
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SECTION TWO: 2015- 2016 ANNUAL REPORT
Core Values .................................................................................................................. 10
Class of 2015 ................................................................................................................ 11
Norwell Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious
creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, ancestry, or disability in its
admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
2015 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Calendar year 2015 was very productive for Norwell Public Schools. Our work
on the Strategy Overview, developed during 2013, is nearing completion. Mandated
changes regarding curriculum and Supervision and Evaluation have also moved forward.
As we reflect back, there are several accomplishments to highlight from the 2015 school
year.
Strategy Overview: This has been our third year working on our Strategy
Overview. There are three main objectives in our strategy: enhanced technology for
teaching and learning; targeted professional development; and ensured access to rigorous
and relevant curriculum. Our overall focus in 2015 was on collaboration, and steps were
taken to begin the process of developing our next strategic plan. Internal focus groups
were conducted with PTOs district-wide, the school administration, the faculty of each
building, and the High School’s Student Government.
Enhanced technology for teaching and learning. We have completed the build-out
of our system-wide technology infrastructure. All of our buildings have wireless internet
connections. The role-out of 1:1 technology to students has been completed in grades 612, and the district has implemented new accounting software in collaboration with other
Town departments. The technology cycle we developed to address our infrastructure and
student and teacher technology continues to serve us well.
Targeted professional development for all staff.
Targeted professional
development cycles have been implemented. A new online management system allows
faculty to register for professional development in Norwell and other surrounding school
districts across the south shore. This system has allowed all professional development to
move to a paperless platform and has provided ongoing support in addressing state and
federal mandates.
Access to rigorous and relevant curriculum for all students. During 2015,
collaboration was our main focus. We have been working to foster collaborative teams
throughout the system to meet curriculum, assessment, and student learning goals.
Throughout the district we have established formative assessment processes to inform our
instruction in all grade levels and subject areas. The creation of these tools required
teachers and administrators to work closely together in developing assessments that were
directly connected to the classroom curriculum and could be used to provide information
in relation to the effectiveness of our instruction. At the end of 2015, we were able to
process all of this information in a way that teachers and administrators could examine
and reflect upon the assessments given. Our textbook adoption cycle continues to move
forward and we have completed 6-12 English, K-12 Math, K-12 Social Studies, and are
in phase 1 of adoptions in 6-12 Foreign Language and K-12 Arts and Wellness.
2 Highlights from 2015:
Office of Instruction and Special Education
• Completed the NTSS Social-Emotional Survey of students, parents, and
faculty. Presented results and outlined a plan of action to support the whole child;
• Completed a Program Evaluation of the RTI support structure in grades K-6.
Outlined a plan for the complete reform of the structure to ensure effective
deployment of resources to the students most in need of support/remediation;
• Piloted the PARCC online assessments in grades 3-9 (ELA and mathematics), and
11 (English);
• Piloted Co-teaching classrooms at every school throughout the district;
• Restructuring of the Speech and Language Department to provide higher quality
services as well as coordination with classroom teachers;
• The Special Education Department participated in targeted professional
development to enhance assessment skills.
Operations, Finance & Technology
• Proposed and secured a technology partnership with the Town Offices;
• Completed Varsity Baseball field renovation;
• Coordinated PARCC testing technology implementation throughout the district.
On-going Partnerships
• Town Facilities Manager and Human Resource Manager;
• Shared solar credits with Town Departments;
• Technology service collaboration with the Town Offices.
3 INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the all-digital version of Norwell Public Schools Town Meeting Information
Guide and 2015-2016 Annual School Report.
For the eighth consecutive year since its inception in 1996-97, the Information Guide and
Annual School Report is not being printed and mailed to every Norwell residence. Print
publication and mailing have been halted for two important reasons: first, as a cost savings
measure during these challenging economic times; and second, as a way to visibly demonstrate to
our students and the community Norwell Public Schools ongoing efforts to be more
environmentally responsible.
The Town Meeting Guide and 2015-2016 Annual School Report still contains valuable
information for the citizens of Norwell. Section One: Town Meeting Information Guide (pp. 2-8)
is just that, a guide of information about the requested FY’17 Norwell School Committee Budget
which will be before the voters for consideration at our Annual Town Meeting on May 2, 2016 in
the Henry E. Goldman Gymnasium at Norwell Middle School. In order to provide the voters with
a better understanding about the Requested FY’17 School Budget, the Norwell School Committee
has developed a simpler and, it is hoped, more clear description and organization of the budget
categories.
Section Two: The second part contains Norwell Public Schools Core Values and
information about Norwell High School and our outstanding graduating Class of 2015. This
section summarizes the Class of 2015’s Scholarships and Awards and College Acceptances. On
the last page, we recognize our School Council members, Parent Leadership, Advisory and Fund
Raising groups. We want to thank the parents and community members for their invaluable
service to our schools.
Taken together, this year's all digital Town Meeting Information Guide and 2015-2016
Annual School Report represents Norwell Public Schools ongoing commitment to providing 21st
Century Schools for our 21st Century Students:
The mission of Norwell Public Schools, in
partnership with the entire community, is to provide
excellence in education in a challenging and
supportive environment resulting in well-rounded,
self-reliant, responsible citizens who are prepared to
engage in a global society.
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NORWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SECTION ONE: TOWN MEETING INFORMATION GUIDE
FY’17 BUDGET MESSAGE
Managing Resources
Norwell Public Schools has been able to focus on adjusting our practice to meet the
diverse learning needs of our students given our programing and staffing. Norwell Public
Schools has successfully aligned our curriculum to the 2011 Massachusetts Curriculum
Frameworks, implemented the new Educator Evaluation system, established a technology
infrastructure that supports our 1:1 program in grades 6-12, and iPad cart access in grades 4-5.
The newly implemented Norwell Tiered System of Support (NTSS) supports our students both
academically and socially emotionally, while our Special Education department has formalized
and expanded co-teaching partnerships throughout the district.
Norwell Public Schools has continued to establish partnerships with other town
departments and committees. We are fully utilizing solar photovoltaic power array electricity
credits from a 20-year power purchasing agreement that benefits both the district and the Town.
We have successfully partnered with the Town in sharing a Facilities Manager, rollout of a new
financial software system, and have entered into an agreement to provide the Town with
technology support services. The Community Preservation Committee supported a new
playground structure and surface at the Vinal School and the Capital Committee supported 3
HVAC units for the Middle School.
The FY’17 district budget reflects an increase of 3.48% or $856,828 which maintains a
level service budget with no new positions. This increase allows us to maintain our contractual
obligations as well as to address unanticipated increases in our special education out-of-district
tuition costs. These costs can be unpredictable from year to year. In order to be strategic, relative
to future planning, we have proposed an article to establish a stabilization fund for the purpose of
funding extraordinary statutorily obligated special education out-of-district costs.
In FY’17, we will be maintaining our textbook cycle to address: PK-5 science, 6-8
foreign languages (Year III), and K-12 arts and wellness, instructional technology, and guidance
materials. Our technology cycle also continues to move forward. We will continue to maintain
our 1:1 iPad initiative in grades 6-12, iPad carts in grades 4-5, and will recycle iPads from the 612 program into grade 3 classroom carts. As a result of our investment in technology, our
students will be prepared for the upcoming transition to a digital statewide assessment. Last year
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and this year’s students will have taken the Partnership for the Assessment of Readiness for
College and Career (PARCC) digital assessments in grades 3-8, and they will take MCAS 2.0, a
digital assessment, next year. Our students have had the opportunity to interact regularly on
devices and computers and are developing a comfort level with these systems.
In expanding our collaboration with the Town, we are pursuing two grants and a few
projects. Together we are submitting a Green Communities grant to improve energy efficiencies
and a Compact IT grant that will create a wide area network to connect Town and school
buildings. Both of these grants are pro-active initiatives and pursue funds to outside of the
budget. We are asking the Community Preservation Committee to support requests to make
sure the Cole and Vinal playground areas are fully accessible to all members of the community.
We have also asked the Capital Committee to replace an end of life HVAC unit at the Vinal
School. This is the last of 11 HVAC units that have been replaced over three years.
Additionally, we have a software request to control our heating systems at the Cole, Vinal, and
High Schools. We have been vigilant in addressing our facility needs and engaging in preventive
maintenance work. We are pleased to be able to keep our facilities up to date to maintain a safe
environment for our students and teachers.
Continuous improvement remains a core value of Norwell Public Schools. As we look
forward to next year, we will manage our resources and begin developing a new Strategic Plan.
We are truly thankful to be able to fulfill our mandate to educate the students of Norwell Public
Schools. The efforts of the Norwell community, particularly our faculty and staff, as well as
partnerships with Town Hall have made this possible.
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FY’17 REQUESTED BUDGET BY
CATEGORY
NORWELL SCHOOL COMMITTEE
FY'17 EXECUTIVE BUDGET DETAILED CATEGORY
Account
FY'15
Budget
23,805,250
FY'15
FY'16
Actuals Budget (SC) FY'17 Executive
23,802,338
24,587,972
25,444,800
FY'17
Increase
856,828
FY'17 %
Change
3.48%
0.00%
-24.09%
5.86%
District Administration
School Committee
Superintendent's Office
Superintendent
12,600
34,125
170,800
19,651
33,875
181,061
12,050
33,000
175,350
12,050
25,050
185,626
0
(7,950)
10,276
261,241
118,000
40,000
129,812
108,574
247,440
122,550
102,171
124,348
119,034
267,956
125,800
35,000
130,000
0
276,048
129,475
35,000
133,125
0
8,092
3,675
0
3,125
0
3.02%
2.92%
0.00%
2.40%
0.00%
875,152
950,129
779,156
796,374
17,218
2.21%
54,325
105,000
103,100
652,397
232,107
54,727
107,900
74,344
725,253
162,177
41,000
107,900
83,910
686,440
243,889
42,550
111,050
95,185
717,929
253,269
1,550
3,150
11,275
31,489
9,380
3.78%
2.92%
13.44%
4.59%
3.85%
59,000
126,500
369,943
196,800
271,200
426,205
66,467
130,950
330,956
184,001
277,436
495,745
100,925
130,950
486,736
181,800
259,400
435,423
94,475
134,550
526,704
195,690
215,700
439,509
(6,450)
3,600
39,968
13,890
(43,700)
4,086
-6.39%
2.75%
8.21%
7.64%
-16.85%
0.94%
919,850
255,779
39,224
10,593,782
897,984
231,362
32,247
10,498,829
957,571
257,431
58,939
11,314,912
985,988
269,860
39,233
11,757,708
28,417
12,429
(19,706)
442,796
2.97%
4.83%
-33.43%
3.91%
Business Office
Business and Finance
Director Finance, Operations & Technology
Legal Services
DW Info Mgmt. & Tech
Insurance Opt Out/Fingerprinting
Total
Student Services
Student Services
Director of Student Services
Summer Program
Guidance
Social Health and Psychological Services
Instructional Services
Office of Instruction
Executive Director of Instruction
Instructional Coordinators
Professional Development
Texts
Instructional Technology
School Administration and Instruction
School Leadership
School Secretary
Principals' Expense
Classroom Teachers
NORWELL SCHOOL COMMITTEE
FY'17 EXECUTIVE BUDGET DETAILED CATEGORY
Special Education Teachers
Medical Therapeutic
Aides
Library Salaries
Classroom Supplies/Materials
Total
Other School Services
Medical Health Services
Transportation
Food Service
Athletics and Other Student Activities
Total
Operations and Maintenance
Custodial Services
Utilities
Maintenance
Technology Infrastructure and Operations
Total
1,469,049
657,745
880,973
265,344
315,000
1,385,159
744,973
871,407
250,283
274,364
1,498,475
754,505
726,331
283,194
328,280
1,542,567
784,329
730,794
331,376
327,300
44,092
29,824
4,463
48,182
(980)
2.94%
3.95%
0.61%
17.01%
-0.30%
17,993,323
17,796,564
18,938,011
19,595,766
657,755
3.47%
379,388
1,168,823
0
441,209
375,547
1,200,585
0
436,491
389,769
1,148,597
0
466,416
354,009
1,162,608
0
466,884
(35,760)
14,011
0
468
-9.17%
1.22%
0.00%
0.10%
1,989,420
2,012,622
2,004,782
1,983,501
(21,281)
-1.06%
849,731
538,505
291,540
264,878
824,933
525,009
264,940
291,043
857,923
486,705
288,470
276,818
904,758
483,200
290,576
284,125
46,835
(3,505)
2,106
7,307
5.46%
-0.72%
0.73%
2.64%
1,944,654
1,905,925
1,909,916
1,962,659
52,743
2.76%
6,500
0
3,900
0
6,500
0
6,500
0
0
0
0.00%
0.00%
6,500
22,809,049
3,900
22,669,141
6,500
23,638,365
6,500
24,344,800
0
706,435
0.00%
2.99%
355,055
128
(204,790)
22.90%
-0.02%
0.00%
150,393
856,828
15.84%
3.48%
Other
Community Service
Fixed Assets
Total
IN-DISTRICT SUB TOTAL
Tuitions
Pre Circuit Breaker
Curr Circuit Breaker
Total
GRAND TOTAL
1,597,218
(601,017)
0
996,201
23,805,250
1,734,214
(601,017)
0
1,133,197
23,802,338
1,550,624
(601,017)
0
949,607
24,587,972
1,905,679
(600,889)
(204,790)
1,100,000
25,444,800
NORWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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CORE VALUES
! Children First
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All Children
High Expectations for all Students
Basis for All Decisions
! Centrality of the Classroom
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Customer Focus
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•
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All Activities/Actions Support the Classroom
Teacher as Resident Expert/Collegial Behavior
Remove Obstacles to Enable/Promote Learning
Service Business/Profession
Community/Parental Involvement/Support
Listen to the Customer
Continuous Improvement
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High Expectations for Self and Organization
Lifelong Learning for All
Anticipate Change/Leading Edge Thinking
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NORWELL HIGH SCHOOL Class of 2015 College Acceptances Barron’s Profile of American Colleges groups colleges into seven categories, with the first four categories being Most Competitive, Highly Competitive, Very Competitive and Competitive. Of the 147 students from the Class of 2015 going directly to college, 92 (59.4%) planned on attending colleges in the Competitive to Very Competitive categories, with 48 (30.9%) students planning to attend schools in the top two categories. The following is a listing of all the colleges that accepted graduates of the Class of 2015. Highlighted are the colleges the 147 students plan to attend. Most Competitive
59 Students – 8.1%
Highly Competitive
113 Students – 15.6%
Very Competitive
296 Students – 40.8%
Amherst College
Pitzer College
American University
Syracuse University (4)
Assumption College
Saint Michael’s College
Bates College
Rensselaer Poly. Institute
Bard College
Trinity College
Auburn University
Salve Regina University
Boston College
University of Richmond
Bennington College
University of Connecticut (2)
Bradley University
Seattle University
Bowdoin College
Tufts University (2)
Bentley University
University of Maryland
Bryant University
Simmons College
Brown University
Tulane University
Boston University (2)
University of Michigan
Butler University
Towson University
University of Chicago
Union College (2)
Brandeis University
University of Pittsburgh
Champlain College
Univ. of CA – San Diego
Colby College
Univ. of Pennsylvania
Clark University
University of San Diego
Chapman University
Univ. of CA – Santa Cruz
Colgate University
University of Virginia
Clemson University (6)
Wake Forest University
College of Charleston
University of Colorado, Boulder
College of the Holy Cross
Vassar College
Denison University
Wheaton College, IL
Colorado State University
Univ. of Colorado, Co. Springs
College of William and Mary
Villanova University
Elon University
Wheaton College, MA
Duquesne University
University of Dayton
Connecticut College
William College
Emerson College
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (2)
Eckerd College
University of Delaware
Cornell University
Yale University
Fordham University
Emmanuel College (3)
University of Denver
Dartmouth College
Illinois Inst. of Technology
Fairfield University
University of Iowa
The Geo. Washington University
Indiana Univ. at Bloomington
Florida Institute of Technology
Univ. of Mass. – Amherst (22)
Georgetown University
Ithaca College
Florida Southern College
University of Mass. - Dartmouth
Hamilton College
Providence College (4)
Gordon College
University of Mississippi
Harvard University
Purdue University
Hobart & William Smith Colleges
University of New Hampshire (3)
College of the Holy Cross
Rollins College
Hofstra University
University of New Orleans
New York University
Skidmore College
James Madison University
University of Oregon
Northeastern University
St. Lawrence University
Loyola University - Maryland
University of Pennsylvania State
11 Montana State University
University of San Francisco
Oklahoma State University
University of Scranton
Pace University
University of South Carolina
Quinnipiac University
University of Tampa
Rochester Inst. of Technology
Univ. of Tennessee - Knoxville
Sacred Heart University
University of Vermont (6)
Saint Anselm College (2)
Wagner College
Saint Joseph’s University
Saint Mary’s University
Stetson University
Stonehill College (2)
Competitive
206 Students – 28.4%
Less Competitive
19 Students – 2.6%
University of Alabama (2)
Lynn University
University of Maine
Becker College
Alfred University
University of Louisiana
Univ. of Mass. – Boston (3)
Curry College
Arizona State University
Marist College
Univ. Mass. –Dartmouth (2)
Mount Ida College
University of Arizona
Massachusetts College of
Liberal Arts
University of
Massachusetts, Lowell (2)
Plymouth State University
Bridgewater State University
(5)
Massachusetts Maritime
Academy (4)
University of Montana
Regis College
Cazenovia College
Merrimack College (2)
University of New England
Rhode Island College
Centenary College
Ohio Wesleyan University
University of New Haven
Saint Francis College
Central CT State University
Roanoke College
University of NC, Charlotte
Salem State University
Coastal Carolina University (3)
Roger Williams Univ.
University of Rhode Island
Colby-Sawyer University
Sacred Heart University
Western N.E. University
Endicott College
Saint Anselm College
Westfield State University
Fitchburg State University
Saint Joe’s College - ME
Wheelock College
12 Framingham State University
Saint John’s University,
Queens
William Woods University
Franklin Pierce University
Saint Leo University
Worcester State University
High Point University (3)
Seton Hall University
University of Wyoming
Granite State College
Iona College
Southern N.H. Univ.
Xavier University
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
John Jay College - Criminal Jus.
Suffolk University
Johnson & Wales Univ. (2)
Utica College
Keene State College
University of Hartford
Lee University
University of Kentucky
Special
4 Students – 0.6%
13 Plymouth County Education Award Sarah DeBenedictis Marion E. Scheller Scholarship Emma Basso Scituate Federal Savings Bank Allan R. Wheeler Memorial Scholarship Garrett Pickard South Shore Bank Citizenship Award Alexis Henriquez Adrian Dawn Smith Lilly Cleary Nellie L. Sparrell Education Trust Scholarship Anthony Bethony Megan Gibbons Colin Hill Olivia Horte Lauren Jarvinen Joseph Powers Rachel Trowbridge Cornet Robert and Honour Tucker Stetson Kathleen Gildea Award Sylvester Fund Scholarship Ryan Kramer Teamsters Union Local 59 Umberto “Battle” Cruz and Ashley P. Freitas Scholarship Sean Lewis Tri-­‐Town Rotary Sarah DeBenedictis Scholarship IBM Thomas J. Watson Memorial Quinn Kane Scholarship Avedis Zildjian Music Scholarship Colin Hill Congratulations to the Class of 2015 Norwell High School
Senior Awards 2015
Valedictorian: Colin Hill
Salutatorian: Emily Kirslis
Gustaf & Ellen Anderson Scholarship Dr. Donald J. Beaudette Public Service Award Black Rock Cares Scholarship D. Bogaty Scholarship Robert John C . Bond Scholarship Church Hillers of Norwell Scholarship Jay Corcoran Memorial Scholarship Leonard Cox Education Foundation Creative Writing Award D.A.R. Good Citizen Award Sarah Elizabeth Dargon Norwell Soccer Assoc. Scholarship Education Association of Norwell Meredith Jones Quinn Kane Lily Keohane Andrew Infascelli Sarah DeBenedictis Miranda Hebert Trew Palzkill Zachary Carey Colin Hill Caroline Joseph Donovan Uhlman Edward Masterson Catherine Sheedy Garrett Pickard Connor Horan John Browne Donovan Uhlman Dorothy Fogg Memorial Scholarship The South Shore Chiefs Kevin R. Graden Memorial Scholarship Reuben & Lizzie Grossman Foundation The Evan Henry Foundation Scholarship Hope for Calle Scholarship Hub International Scholarship IBEW Local 103 Scholarship Ashley B. & Minnie Jones Scholarship Diane V. Jones Scholarship The Timothy Larkin Award The Myrtle McKay Scholarship North River Community Lions Scholarship The North River Gardeners Scholarship Norwell Boosters Club Scholarship Norwell Boosters Kalen Kelly Memorial Dillon Corwin Kelly Barrett Norwell Chamber of Commerce Arthur Sewell Award Trew Palzkill Amanda Geagea Colin Hill Emily Costello Colin Hill Claudia Bellofatto Margaux Liuzzi Michael Smith Robert Chin Kyle Richards Zachary Carey Paul Sheppard Olivia Horte Sarah Wisneski Patrick Elio Colleen Barrett Zachary Carey Emily Brown Norwell Chamber of Commerce Citizenship Award Norwell Firefighters Scholarship Norwell Grange #410 Norwell Men’s Club Norwell Middle School Norwell Police Association Norwell Scholastic Arts for Life Award Norwell Scholastic Arts Society Special Recognition Award Norwell Women’s Club Norwell Youth Football Scholarship Robert J. Nyman Memorial Scholarship North River Theater Alfred and Dorris Pizzotti Memorial Caroline Flynn Lily Keohane Shannon Sweeney Jacqueline Skinner Colin Hill Emily Kirslis Sarah DeBenedictis Sarah Wisneski Kevin Fitzgibbons Shea Garvey Olivia Horte Ryan Kramer Caroline Flynn Shea Garvey Erin Kelly Katherine King Anastasia Tsekeris Zachary Carey Daniel Hilson Lilly Cleary Quinn Kane Thomas O’Loughlin Jane Gogarty 2015-2016
SCHOOL COUNCILS
COLE SCHOOL
VINAL SCHOOL
NORWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL
NORWELL HIGH SCHOOL
Eliza Burns, Principal
Sarah Burns
Lisa Commesso
Christine Fitzgibbons
Molly Howard
Monica Hayman
Patrick Lenz, Principal
Susannah Baxley
Karen Driscoll
Marge Dorney, Community Rep
Christina Kane
Valerie Shea
Robbin Fitzgerald
Charleen Flynn
Kathleen Weiler
Derek Sulc, Principal, Co-Chair
Annette Cantor, Co-Chair
Amy Rogers, Secretary
Poppy Troupe, Community Rep
Melissa Allen
Jason Fraser
Denise Ryan
William Fish, Principal, Co-Chair
Ana Diaz, Co-Chair
Chrissy Maguire, Secretary
James Casagrande
Bryan Bechtel
Diane Rockwell
Sarah Summers
Amy Cortright
Jennifer Sherman
Rachel Bates
Eve Elliott
PARENT LEADERSHIP (PTO)
COLE SCHOOL
VINAL SCHOOL
NORWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL
NORWELL HIGH SCHOOL
Steering Committee:
Lauren Carnes, Co-Chair
Leanne Gibbons Co-Chair
Kristen West Santos, Treasurer
Kristin McEachern, Enrichment
Judy Petraske
Ann Luuko
Sarah McGuirk
Cara Gilmartin
Kristyn Therrien
Officers:
Jenn Chapin, President
Susan Stewart, Treasurer
Katie Steele, VP Fundraising
Jayne Adams, VP School Programs
Lisa DiFrisco, VP Community Programs
Susan Panttila, VP Communications
Steering Committee:
Ross Pettit, Chair
Sarah Baker, School Events
Jennifer Weier, School Community
Jennifer Fiorella, Fundraising
Paula White, Communications
Lauren Carnes, Treasurer
Beata Takahashi, Secretary
Officers:
Howard Hershoff, President
Brenda Henriquez, Vice President
Christine Smith, Secretary
Liza North, Treasurer
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT ADVISORY (SEPAC)
Andi Warren/Cole
Coleen Kelly/Vinal
Vacant/Middle School
Vacant/High School
NORWELL SCHOLASTIC ARTS SOCIETY (NSAS)
Christine Hudanich, President
Ana Diaz, Vice President
Jane Anderson, Treasurer
Christine Josti, Secretary
Frank White, Web & Tech Coordinator
Megan Bonnevie, Membership, Media Lead
Karen Henning, High School Rep
Jackie Bruno, Middle School Rep
Cynthia Krebs, Cole School Rep
Molly Roman, Vinal School Rep
Juliet Sim, Vinal School Rep
HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTERS CLUB
Steering Committee:
Blaz Vavpetic, President
Jane Green, Team Communications
Mary Ellen Coffey, Vice President
Kim Abbate, Website
Kerry Perfetuo, Treasurer
Kiersten Warendorf, Spirit
Tammie Lewis, Secretary
Jeannie Burtch, Spirit
Carl Orleman, Sponsorship &
Jane Greene, Gear & Apparel
Golf Tournament
Betsy Hilsinger, Homecoming
Kim Leman, Concessions
Committee
Tom Miller, Men’s Night Out
Nick Warendorf & Mary Ellen Stoddard, Tennis Tournament