Guiding Principles
Guiding Principles
The School Committee and WPS Administration are committed to a collaborative collective bargaining process that is grounded in our District Core Values and leverages the partnership we have with the Wellesley Educators Association to serve our students, staff, and families. Since negotiations began, our focus in bargaining has been to maintain the direction of the District in the following areas:
Optimizing student learning
Addressing achievement gaps
Implementing effective school schedules
Competitive compensation
Ensuring time for professional collaboration
Opportunities for professional growth
Educating the whole child
Support for all learning areas
Sustainable fiscal stewardship of town resources