Good day.  Below please find a summary of the key highlights from our August Board of Education meeting:

• Mr. Mastrangelo provided an update on the Superintendent search
  • A special meeting is set for next Wed, Aug 27 at 5:30pm to approve our new Superintendent
• Dr Cleary provided the following updates
  • Overview of Student Growth Objectives (SGO)
  • Initial review of NJASK scores showed improvement, more details will be forthcoming
  • Grades K-2 will test on SAGES to determine possible eligibility for Gifted & Talented
  • Stronge teacher evaluation training for the consortium will be hosted here
• Ms Dacosta provided updates about school opening preparation
  • Advisories for 5&6th grades will be offered this year, one core and one optional
  • 6th grade reps have been planning the year’s activities
  • New teacher orientation to be held next week
• The Board approved:
  • Curriculum for the upcoming year
  • Multiple teacher aides
  • Purchase of new bench tables for the cafeteria
• The next regular Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 18th at 7:30pm in the Noecker Media Center.

Roseland Board of Education, Communications Committee

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