UPDATE: Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Operations Announces Retirement

UPDATE: Mrs. Velie announced that she will delay her retirement until December 31, 2022 at the April 11 school board meeting. 

Wayland Union Schools Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations, Pat Velie, announced her plan to retire at the end of this school year. 

Velie served the district beginning in 1995 where she began as the substitute  teacher coordinator working her way to the  Accounting Supervisor position for Wayland Union Schools  for 11 years, a career move for her husband had the family relocated  out east from 2006 to 2016 where she completed two masters degrees and her business manager licensure. She has been the Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations since 2016. Velie spent several years in Massachusetts working for Hingham Public Schools and Medford Public Schools prior to returning  to Wayland. She has served a total of 31 years in public education. 

Velie stated:  “As you know Wayland Union Schools is more than just my job, it is my extended family, my extended home. Retiring has not been an easy decision, ultimately, it comes down to what is best for myself and my family. After 43 years of working (post high school graduation), 17 here at Wayland Union Schools, overall 31 in education, I am looking forward to other less demanding days, maybe to include a few more grandchild hugs! My final day will be June 30, 2022 for my current position. June 30, 2022, will not be my final day as a vested community member. I believe strongly in our WUS community, and I believe strongly in the work we (teachers, business office staff, secretary/clerical, aides, bus drivers, maintenance, Food Service, administrators, coaches, it takes a team!) have done and will continue to do through our current programming and this upcoming Bond. When not visiting my family, I will be right here alongside my community continuing to make a difference and assisting in a smooth transition. I will see you at the local restaurants, stores, and while worshiping, but all the while a forever Wildcat!” 

Dr. Hinds, Wayland Union Schools Superintendent, states, “Pat has served the district well and will be greatly missed. I am incredibly thankful for her dedication to the school district and to the community!”