Winchendon Public Schools

The Winchendon Public Schools' Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan outlines comprehensive strategies to address bullying, cyberbullying, and retaliation, adhering to M.G.L. c. 71, §370. The plan encompasses leadership responsibilities, public involvement, needs assessment, and ongoing professional development for all staff. It details access to resources and services, including counseling and skill-building activities, and integrates specific academic and non-academic approaches for prevention. Key elements include established procedures for reporting, investigating, and responding to incidents, with an emphasis on promoting target safety and fostering collaboration with families. The plan's core mission is to provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment, aimed at developing compassionate and critical thinkers.

The Winchendon Public Schools Communications Plan establishes a comprehensive framework to foster open, two-way communication within its internal and external school community. Its primary objective is to enhance public understanding and awareness of learning opportunities by clarifying information flow, providing ongoing training for administrators, and regularly disseminating district-wide information. Key priorities include creating systems for community feedback, publishing essential informational materials, engaging civic and religious groups, increasing community visibility, and highlighting faculty and staff accomplishments. The plan emphasizes strategies such as maintaining simple, timely, and frequent communications, encouraging face-to-face interactions, providing exceptional customer service, training staff to be effective communicators, building strong community relationships, and strategically preparing messages for media engagement.

This document presents the proposed FY25 budget for Winchendon Public Schools, aligned with its new district plan, mission, and vision. Key strategic goals for FY25 include restructuring for staffing efficiencies, improving accounting practices, and optimizing the use of funding sources. The plan emphasizes continuous enhancements in curriculum, instruction, special education management, student support, and professional development, aiming to foster a culture of achievement and prepare students for future success.

The Winchendon Public School District's Superintendent's Entry Plan serves as a framework for the Interim Superintendent's initial 90 days, designed to gather information and build relationships to inform the update of the district's strategic and improvement plan. It is built upon a mission to enlighten, motivate, and educate students in a safe, diverse environment, and a vision to develop critical thinkers prepared for college and career. The plan's objectives include aligning curriculum and instruction for academic improvement, utilizing data for effective interventions, developing family/community outreach, and fostering collaborative professional environments to enhance student achievement.

The Winchendon Public Schools' District Curriculum Accommodation Plan (DCAP) serves as a comprehensive resource and guide for educators and parents to address the diverse needs of all learners within the regular education setting. The plan focuses on assisting general education teachers in accommodating varied learning styles, providing appropriate in-classroom services and supports for both academic and behavioral challenges, fostering parental involvement, and encouraging teacher collaboration and mentoring. It details a systematic process for supporting struggling students, incorporating a Massachusetts Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) with Tier I, II, and III interventions, along with specific provisions for English Language Learners and comprehensive differentiation strategies.