Wed, March 17, 2010

The Old Rochester Regional School District
Marion, Mattapoisett, Rochester & District
Special Education
Parent Advisory Council (PAC)


Invite you to a Special Education Parent Advisory Meeting

Date:  Wednesday 1/13/10
Time:  6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Location: Old Rochester Regional High School Library

Are you a parent of a child receiving Special Education?

Are you interested in learning more about
Old Rochester Regional Special Education Services?

OUR AGENDA WILL INCLUDE:
Subcommittee Update on a Parent Handbook
Creating a Website
Upcoming Workshops on Basic Rights and Parent Dispute Resolutions

Please join us at our next PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING.

Please RSVP to:  Toni Bailey - Director of Student Services Office - 508-758-2772 x1942
Email:  tbailey@orr.mec.edu

SEE YOU ALL THEN!

Click on the link below to download the PAC flyer.


Attachment:

 PAC_Flyer.pdf

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Click here to download a copy of Marcia Kessler's September 1, 2009, presentation Beyond MCAS: Assessment Reform in the Old Rochester School District and Superintendency Union 55.


Old Rochester Regional School District
Marion ~Mattapoisett~Rochester
135 Marion Road
Mattapoisett, MA 02739

PRESS RELEASE

The Old Rochester Regional School Committee voted unanimously at the June 9, 2009 meeting to enter the Massachusetts School Choice protocol in the 2009-2010 school year on a limited, space available basis.  The Old Rochester Regional School District will open 3 slots in each grade (7-12) in 2009-2010 to students from outside of the Old Rochester Regional School District.  The program will be managed in accordance with Massachusetts  Department of Elementary and Secondary Education regulations governing School Choice.

Inquiries regarding the Old Rochester Regional School District School Choice openings should be directed to the principals:

  Grades 7-8      Kevin Brogioli    508-758-4928
  Grades 9-12     Michael Devoll   508-758-3745

 


 

OLD ROCHESTER SENIOR HIGH NAMES NEW PRINCIPAL

The Old Rochester Regional School District Superintendent, William Cooper, introduced the new Senior High School Principal to the faculty and staff at a brief meeting at the close of school on Tuesday, March 17th.   Mr. Michael Devoll of Fairhaven, MA and the current Assistant Principal at Old Rochester Regional High School has accepted an appointment to become the new Principal on July 1, 2009.  Mr. Devoll will take over the school leadership post following the term of the current interim principal, John Amaral of Rochester, MA. Mr. Amaral, the retired Wareham High School Principal has served in the Old Rochester Regional post since early October following the resignation of Sheila Haskins early in the 2008-2009 school year.

Mr. Devoll is a 2000 graduate of Providence College, and he holds a Masters Degree in Administration from Bridgewater State College.  Mr. Devoll was a most successful history teacher and soccer coach at Old Rochester before beginning his administrative duties in the Fall of 2008. His teaching resume includes 6 years at Old Rochester Regional High School as well as 2 years at Canton High School.

Mr. Devoll's appointment follows a search that produced 22 applicants; 6 semifinalists who were interviewed by a 10 person search committee (4 faculty, 4 parents, 1 SC representative, 1 HS student) headed by the district Superintendent. Three finalists completed day-long visits to the school that included sessions with staff, parents, students and the search committee.