Somerset Hills School District

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December 6, 2024

BOE NEWS 2024 - 2025

BOE NEWS

Next Public Board Meeting

Our next regularly scheduled public board meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 20th at 7:30pm in the BHS Community Room. A full list of meeting dates can be found by clicking here. BOE meeting recordings can be found by clicking here.

Updates from the 10/16 Public Board Meeting

Thank you to everyone who joined us and participated in our meeting on the evening of October 16th. Dr. Brotschul and the board recognized the extraordinary accomplishments of our BHS Students and their work with Community in Crisis.

Included in the superintendent's report were updates on the district website review task force, district budget development for FY26, the BHS lower fields projects and the district collaboration with Community in Crisis. If you have not yet had the opportunity to view that report, it can be found by clicking here. Also included in the report were the numerous ways in which students, staff and the district have been featured in the news. We invite you to view these articles by clicking here.

Pathways to Success District Newsletter

All previous issues of the Pathways to Success newsletter can be found on the district website and the next issue will be under development as the school year gets underway. We invite all members of the school community to enjoy reading about the developments and accomplishments taking place across the district by clicking here.

Board Policies Put into Second Reading at the October 16th Public Meeting

P2200 - Curriculum Content (M)

P3160 & P3160 - Physical Examination (M)

P4160 & R4160 - Physical Examination (M)

R5200 - Attendance (M)

P5337 - Service Animals

P5350 - Student Suicide Prevention (M)

P8420 - Emergency and Crisis Situations (M)

P8467 & R8467 - Firearms and Weapons (M)

P0164.6 - Remote Public Board Meeting During a Declared Emergency (M) Abolished

P7231 - Gifts from Vendors (Abolished)

P7481 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS also known as DRONES)

*To view these policies in their entirety please visit the BOE page of the district website (more information below)

**(M) indicates a mandated policy or revision

Links to All Board Policies & Regulations

All district policies and regulations can be found on the BOE page of the district website. You simply select the BOE tab at the top of the page and then click on "Policies and Goals" from the drop down menu. The "search" icon will allow you to look for policies by keywords or number or you can select the "home" icon for policies or regulations to see them listed by section. If you would like to view all student policies you select 5000 in the policy section and they will all appear listed below in the District Policy section. You can access the Policies and Goals page directly by clicking here.

Board Operations Information

For anyone looking for more information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the board of education we invite you to visit the About section of the BOE page of the district website. You will find a wealth of information here and links to additional resources as well. You can access that information directly by clicking here.

It’s Giving Tuesday—a day dedicated to making an impact through generosity. By supporting the SHEF, you are empowering students with resources, programs, and opportunities that inspire character, creativity, and excellence. Every donation brings us closer to enriching the educational experience for the Somerset Hills School District.

Together, let’s build a brighter future—one gift at a time. Click below to donate and make an impact today!

We are pleased to present the December 2024 edition of the “HEALTH MATTERS” E-Newsletter from the Bernards Township Health Department. Some important highlights include..

• Recipe of the Month: Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
• Theo and Ellie: Two adoptable Bernards Twp cats
• Party Smart: How to Keep Foodborne Illness Away From Your Holiday Celebration
• Bernards Township Dog and Cat License Information
• Smart Parenting for Smart Kids: Mon, Dec 9^th, 7 pm - Virtual
• FREE Blood Pressure Screenings - Wed, Dec 11^th - 12 -1 pm, Bernardsville Library
• December is Seasonal Affective Disorder Awareness Month
• Mind n Mingle Yoga Program for Teens - Tue, Dec 16^th, 4-5:30 pm, Bernards Twp Library
• Homebound Vaccines for Residents
• Upcoming community health programs

…. And more!

Follow Us on Social Media - Bernards Township Health Department – Facebook/Instagram

You can view the newsletter by clicking the button below.

Join us for the annual Festival of Trees, December 6-29! This cherished community tradition is fun for the whole family. Festival of Trees is a multi-room display of 40+ decorated trees with a wide variety of themes & styles. It is sure to get you into the holiday spirit! 

Festival of Trees is open daily, December 6-29, 9am-4:30pm. It is closed December 24th and 25th.

BHS MOVIE NIGHT/DATE & MOVIE UPDATE 12/12/24

Let’s kick off the Holiday Season with a community event! Please join us for Bernardsville Movie Night, sponsored by the Boys and Girls High School Basketball Programs. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Tickets are only $10 and this event sold out last year so please reserve your tickets in advance. 

Please CLICK HERE to purchase tickets, leaving the last name of attendee in comments. Please check in at will call the night of the show and the tickets will be waiting for all guests with advance purchase tickets.

The feature film is a classic-Home Alone 1. This event will take place at the Historic Bernardsville Movie Theater at 6:30pm on Thursday, December 12th. Chicken Nuggets, Pizza and snacks are available for purchase and there will be adults present to supervise throughout the event. 

If you cannot attend and would like to donate a ticket/s for a student on free or reduced lunch please consider doing so as we have scholarships set up for this event. Please click on the link above and suggest donation in comments. Thank you in advance and contact [email protected] with any questions.

Join us on Sunday, December 8th at Liberty Park in Peapack-Gladstone for a festive celebration of our community’s pets—all in support of innovative educational programs for students in the Somerset Hills School District! Dress up your pets and bring the whole family for a day filled with holiday cheer and fun.

To sign up click the button below.

Nutcracker season is almost upon us and the Roxey Ballet Company would like to invite you and your school to our School Show Matinee Production of The Nutcracker. We are a non-profit 5013C organization!

The show is specially curated for students of all ages, uniting art and education in this magical experience. 

The performance will take place on Friday, December 6, 2024 at the Villa Victoria Theater, at 10:00 am. Tickets are on sale for $25 each and we want to pack the theater with students from every part of our community. Join us for a pre-show Q/A session and see magic come to life before your eyes! To reserve your seats, RSVP HERE



Please note that all payments must be made within 30 days of reserving. 

Please click on the buttons below for more information.