Chain of Communication

Chain of Communication

WHO DO I CALL WITH A QUESTION OR SUGGESTION?

The Wilmington Public School District has developed communication protocols to promote direct, open and respectful interactions so that problems and concerns can be worked out quickly and efficiently. The communication protocol starts with the staff member closest to the situation, as that person will usually have the most information. Appropriate communication channels for a variety of topics are listed below. Please refer to individual school and department websites for contact information.

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Classroom Issues Involving an Individual Child

(classroom procedures, behavior, grades, schedule, etc.)

Curriculum and Instruction

Administration (subject matter being taught, teaching strategies, textbooks and materials used, etc.)

For Preschool-Kindergarten:

STEP 1 – Classroom Teacher, Special Education Teacher or Related Service Provider; if not resolved…

STEP 2 – Head Teacher; if not resolved…

STEP 3 – Building Administrator; if not resolved…

STEP 4 – Superintendent of Schools

For Grades 1-3:

STEP 1a – Classroom Teacher, Special Education Teacher or Related Service Provider; if not resolved…

STEP 1b – If appropriate – School Guidance Counselor or Psychologist; if not resolved…

STEP 2 – Building Administrator; if not resolved…

STEP 3 – Superintendent of Schools

For Grades 4-5:

STEP 1a – Classroom Teacher, Special Education Teacher or Related Service Provider; if not resolved…

STEP 1b – If appropriate – School Guidance Counselor or Psychologist; if not resolved…

STEP 2 – Building Administrator; if not resolved…

STEP 3 – Superintendent of Schools

(Preschool-5) Issues & Questions:

Coordinator of ELA – Woburn Street School

Coordinator of Mathematics – West Intermediate

Grades 6-12:

STEP 1a – Classroom Teacher, Special Education Teacher or Related Service Provider; if not resolved…

STEP 1b – If appropriate, School Guidance Counselor or Psychologist

STEP 2 – Curriculum Team Leader/Liaison

STEP 3 – Building Administrator

STEP 4 – Assistant Superintendent of Schools

STEP 5 – Superintendent of Schools

504 Plans:

STEP 1 – Classroom Teacher

STEP 2 – Designated Building 504 Coordinator

STEP 3 – Building Administrator

STEP 4 – District 504 Coordinator

STEP 5 – Superintendent of Schools

Special Education

Preschool-Kindergarten:

STEP 1 – Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Related Services Provider; if not resolved…

STEP 2 – Head Teacher; if not resolved…

STEP 3 – Building Administrator; if not resolved…

STEP 4 – Team Chairperson; if not resolved…

STEP 5 – Administrator of Special Education; if not resolved…

STEP 6 – Superintendent of Schools

For Grades 1-3:

STEP 1 – Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Related Service Provider; if not resolved…

STEP 2 – Building Administrator; if not resolved…

STEP 3 – Team Chairperson; if not resolved…

STEP 4 – Administrator of Special Education; if not resolved…

STEP 5 – Superintendent of Schools

For Grades 4-5:

STEP 1 – Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Related Service Provider; if not resolved…

STEP 2 – Building Administrator; if not resolved…

STEP 3 – Team Chairperson; if not resolved…

STEP 4 – Administrator of Special Education; if not resolved…

STEP 5 – Superintendent of Schools

For Grades 6-12:

STEP 1 – Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Related Service Provider; if not resolved…

STEP 2 – Liaison; if not resolved…

STEP 3 – Special Education Curriculum Team Leader; if not resolved…

STEP 4 – Building Administrator; if not resolved

STEP 5 – Assistant Superintendent; if not resolved…

STEP 6 – Superintendent of Schools

Medical Concerns

STEP 1 – School Nurse; if not resolved…

STEP 2 – Nurse Leader; if not resolved…

STEP 3 – Building Administrator; if not resolved…

STEP 4 – Director of Finance & Administration; if not resolved…

STEP 5 – Superintendent of Schools

Guidance Department

For Grades 6-12:

STEP 1 – Guidance Counselor; if not resolved…

STEP 2 – Guidance Curriculum Team Leader; if not resolved…

STEP 3 – Building Administrator; if not resolved…

STEP 4 – Assistant Superintendent of Schools; if not resolved…

STEP 5 – Superintendent of Schools

Transportation

STEP 1 –Bus Incidents: Building Administrator

STEP 2 – Bus Safety, Pick Up, and Drop Off Questions: Transportation Coordinator; if not resolved…

STEP 3 – Director of Finance & Administration; if not resolved…

STEP 4 – Superintendent of Schools

Athletics

For Grades 9-12:

STEP 1 – Coach; if not resolved…

STEP 2 – Athletic Director; if not resolved…

STEP 3 – Building Administrator; if not resolved…

STEP 4 – Assistant Superintendent; if not resolved…

STEP 5 – Superintendent of Schools

C.A.R.E.S.

For Grades K-5:

STEP 1 – Site Coordinator; if not resolved…

STEP 2 – Director of C.A.R.E.S.; if not resolved…

STEP 3 – Director of Finance & Administration; if not resolved…

STEP 4 – Superintendent of Schools

Food Service

STEP 1 – Food Service Manager at School; if not resolved…

STEP 2 – Administrator of Food Services; if not resolved…

STEP 3 – Director of Finance & Administration; if not resolved…

STEP 4 – Superintendent of Schools

District Positions and Names

Central Office

Superintendent of Schools – Joanne Benton

Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Staff Development – Kate Burnham

Director of Finance & Administration – Paul Ruggiero

Interim Administrator of Special Education – Mary Houde

Principals/Building Administrators

High School – Eric Tracy

Middle School – Christine McMenimen

West Intermediate – Dennis Shaw

North Intermediate – Frank Ferriero

Shawsheen Elementary – Robert Appolloni

Woburn St. Elementary – Robert Arsenault

Wildwood Early Childhood Center – Robert Arsenault / Erin Burke, Head Teacher

Boutwell Early Childhood Center – Robert Appolloni / Jennifer Mahon, Head Teacher

CTLs: High School/Middle School

Math – Linda Peters

English – Lisa Desberg

Social Studies – Brian Carr

Foreign Language – Joyce Beckwith

Science – James Megyesy

Special Education – Michael Hickey

Guidance – Marie Cahalane

ELA & Mathematics Coordinators K-5

Coordinator of ELA – Gerry LaPointe

Coordinator of Mathematics – Terry Buscemi

Liaisons: District Wide

Health – Laura Stinson

Visual Arts – Jennifer Fidler

Performing Arts – Jason Luciana

Transportation

Transportation Coordinator– Susan Hardimon

Health Services

Nurse Leader – Doreen Crowe

Food Service

Administrator of Food Services – Mary Palen

Athletics

Athletic Director – Edward Harrison

Wilmington Public Schools
161 Church Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
978-694-6000

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