HPPS Board Bulletin

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Superintendent’s Report: During the Superintendent’s Report, we had the privilege of spotlighting two well-deserved high school students, Brittany Lima and Samantha Milsted, for their outstanding achievements. Additionally, we proudly honored our Teachers of the Year, Educational Service Professionals of the Year, and mid-year retirees. See the list below of amazing educators! Lastly, the Superintendent presented the mid-year Student Safety Data System (SSDS) report, which provides key insights into school climate and student well-being. The presentation can be viewed by clicking here


Teacher of the Year 

Keisha Stephen – High School 

Jennifer Cia – Middle School 

Jamie Boop – Bartle Elementary School 

Lindsay Blevins – Irving Primary School 


Educational Service Professional 

Eric Davis – High School 

Alexander Turanski – Middle School 

Mala Ramrekha – Bartle Elementary School 

Sapna Sharma – Irving Primary School 


Retirements 

Helen Radtke – Music Teacher, Irving Primary School, 32 Years 

Kimberly Bevilacqua -Crane – Art Teacher, Bartle Elementary School, 23 Years 

Linda Moran – Administrative Assistant , Irving Primary School, 25 Years 

Cathy Schmied – Paraprofessional, Bartle Elementary School, 15 Years


Curriculum & Instruction: The board approved several field trips including a trip to the Popcorn Park Animal Refuge, a college fair, and a Mathletes competition. The board also approved meeting dates for off-site SEPAG meetings and credit adjustments for three courses: Workplace Experience, Career Exploration, and Community Based Instruction. 


Equity & Excellence: The board passed the following: Resolution to Designate Campuses as Safe Places for Students and Families Targeted For Immigration Enforcement. This reaffirms our commitment to keeping schools safe for all students and encourages support for those affected by immigration enforcement. 


Finance & Facilities:  Board approved 2 year extension of lease for the modular classrooms at Irving, submission to NJDOE of Bartle Walkway Repairs plan, contract for the baseball field renovation, and  topographic survey for the high school greenhouse. In addition, the Board voted to accept the annual revenue from the Borough for the River Road PILOT project. 


Personnel: Please also join us in welcoming our new staff -

  • Samantha Chibbaro, Music Teacher for Irving and Bartle


Policies and Regulations: 

The following policies and regulation were approved for second reading:

  • 5111 Eligibility of Resident Non-Resident Students (M)

  • 5460 High School Graduation (M)

  • 5512 H.I.B. Policy (M)

  • 5710 Student Grievance

  • 7441 Electronic Surveillance In School Buildings and on School Grounds

  • 8500 Food Services

  • R7441 Electronic Surveillance In School Buildings and on School Grounds