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September 29, 2023

BOE NEWS

2023 -2024

Public Meeting Updates

Thank you to everyone who joined us and participated at Wednesday evening's public meeting. Dr. Brotschul and the board recognized the outstanding work of our Technology, Maintenance and Custodial staff. Also included in the superintendent's report were updates on what has happened in the district over the last month including the completion and opening of the BMS Media Center and a report on the NJSLA results. Below there is information on how to find the superintendent's report presentation. Our next meeting will take place on October 18th, at 7:30pm in the BHS Community Room. A full list of meeting dates for the 2023-2024 school year can be found by clicking here

September Superintendent Report

At our September 27th meeting. Dr. Brotschul gave a very robust superintendent's report at the top of the meeting. If you have not yet had the opportunity to view that report, it can be found by clicking here. The video recording of that report and the entire meeting can be found by clicking here.

Board Approved Policy Updates from the September 27 Public Meeting

P 1642.01 – Sick Leave (New)

R 1642.01 – Sick Leave (New)  

P 2419 – School Threat Assessment Teams (M) (New)

R 2419 – School Threat Assessment Teams (M) (New)  

*For more information on the updates and revisions to these policies please click here.

**(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.

9/29/2023 Kids Night Out

Gather with friends at Dance Local for a Kids Night Out: Barbie Style. Learn fun pop dances with Leah Horowitz and enjoy pink treats! Grades 1st-4th, 5:30-7pm www.dancelocalnj.com

10/9/2023 Adventures in Mindfulness

CIC is offering a 4-week mindfulness workshop for High School students beginning on October 9 from 7:00 - 8:30pm. The workshop is open to all students in grades 9 -12.

Our 11h Annual “Taking Strides Towards Wellness" 5K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, October 14th at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater. This is also a family fun day with crafts, snacks, and more.

This race is on an extremely flat paved wooded trail that parallels the Raritan River.

Awards will be given to the top 3 finishers overall for each gender as well as the top 3 per age group. Age groups will be 19 and under, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, 70 to 79, and 80 and over.

Registration on Run Sign Up: https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Bridgewater/FamilyServicesDontFallLetsRun5k

All proceeds from the race and sponsorships benefit Family & Community Services of Somerset County(FCSSC).

The goal of FCSSC is to enhance the quality of life of individuals, families, and communities by providing mental health and addiction treatment and services. We counsel, guide, and provide tools to people in our community who need to strengthen their foundation of wellness. We also coordinate with local agencies to ensure that our clients have continued support and success in all aspects of their lives.

Your tax-deductible donation WILL make a difference and WILL change a life in our community.

As a non-profit, community agency, we offer affordable rates based on a sliding scale. We accept Medicaid, Medicare, and other insurances. We take pride in serving EVERYONE in our community without regard to ability to pay. In turn, we rely on the community and private donations to allow us to continue to provide these high quality and vital services.

Please visit our website www.fcssomerset.org for more information.

Sundays at Three Concerts: CLOUDS IN OUR COFFEE- A Carly Simon Tribute by Gerard and Diane Barros

Join Gerard and Diane Barros as they salute the multi-award-winning songstress and 2022 Rock-in-Roll Hall of Fame Inductee. The performance will cover many of Carly’s solo ‘70s & and ‘80s classics and collaborations with artists such as James Taylor & Michael McDonald.

Bernardsville Public Library. 10/01 - 3 p.m.

This event is free and sponsored by The Friends of the Bernardsville Library.

Registration is not required- hope to see you there!

Start your holiday shopping for unique gifts and chic accessories. Bring your friends and family for this wonderful collaboration with our long-time library supporters. Come enjoy a sip of wine, cheese & crackers. A portion of the sale will benefit the Friends and the library.

The Friends of the Bernardsville Library welcome our local BHS Senior students to these workshops, designed to help them build their resumes and prepare for college interviews. This event is free of charge and is part of the celebration of the 18th annual National Friends of Libraries Week.

Resume Workshop: The resume workshop will provide one-on-one professional assistance from KB Expressions, a professional resume writing and review service, to help build our BHS Seniors' resume for any purpose including a job opportunity or college application.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMnYbdc8txugZqg-xpWV6bA6rG_mTPlCzhoTMrZjEjO6pNzQ/viewform

College Interview Workshop: The college interview workshop will provide a mock one-on-one interview experience where BHS Seniors will go through an actual in-person interview and then receive tips and feedback.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7kcxAHjVJ55vK5pHppnPkQy8pc3jd4KuoxODCKH6cXyeB6Q/viewform

10/21 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Registration is also open via the Bernardsville Library website.

Fall Workshops at The Center for Contemporary Art in Bedminster

It's not too late to join Dance Local's fall session of awesome classes! Creative Ballet, Yoga, Hip Hop, Creative Movement and more - all for ages 2-12 years! www.dancelocalnj.com

Show your spelling skills! Register for a Spelling Bee for Bernardsville area students in grades 6, 7 and 8. Prizes awarded for the top three spellers. Register now via the library website.

Love to spell? If you are in grades 6, 7, or 8 and live or go to school in Bernardsville? Get ready to showcase your spelling prowess and take on the challenge of a Spelling Bee. The Friends of the Bernardsville Public Library is sponsoring the event in recognition of National Friends of the Libraries week. Prizes will be awarded to the top spellers. Event to be held October 14th from 10:30 to 12:30 in the library community room. Upon registration the word listing and rules will be sent to each participant. Registration is open via the Bernardsville Library website.

https://www.atcp.org/event/andisteam5k/?fbclid=PAAaZ8r_9AoE5SlzyVs9yIBF9n2-PTewvFwWvokb1cQvI_bBTDzFcIaYEBDqk_aem_AQ2sthpHJu77A_MD5EOWfMCmTyZ9tvmt3itdl2z2QFfVdG7SSueRK-rOpXQ4mcnqXN8

Here is information about A-T.

https://www.atcp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/5-x-7-Card-for-Andi-Young-5K-PDF.pdf