River Dell School Board Honors Teachers, Discusses Upcoming Events and Policy Updates
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Meeting Date:
04/15/2024
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Recording Published:
04/15/2024
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Duration:
26 Minutes
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Bergen County
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Towns:
Oradell, River Edge
- Meeting Overview:
In a recent meeting of the River Dell School Board, the board approved the recognition of two teachers for their outstanding contributions and discussed a variety of upcoming school events and policy updates. The meeting engaged in topics from student achievements to teacher retirements, with particular emphasis on the recognition of An Marie Whitaker and Jeffrey Wilson as the 2024 Bergen County Teacher and Educational Services Professional Recognition Program recipients.
The board accepted, with regret, the retirement resignations of Linda Molamocco and An Marie Whitaker, effective June 30th, 2024. Both teachers were commended for their dedication and impact on the River Dell Regional School District. Superintendent Dr. James J. Albro highlighted their commitment and the significant roles they played in the education of their students.
Students from River Dell Middle School were acknowledged for their accomplishments, including those who participated in the American Math Competition and the Odyssey of the Mind team for their performance at the state championships. High school reports included a diversity of activities, such as the successful production of “Mean Girls” by the drama club and the high school Key Club’s first-place victory in a bilingual storytimes competition.
Superintendent Dr. James J. Albro provided an update on the final quarter of the school year, mentioning the upcoming state testing and the importance of communicating the schedule of end-of-year activities to students and parents. He also announced that the district would use its remaining snow days by extending the Memorial Day weekend.
On policy matters, the board approved the second reading of policies related to concussion management and field trips. Additionally, the board discussed plans for a summer retreat aiming to enhance board member collaboration, targeting July for this event.
Volunteer assistant coaches for the spring athletic season were appointed, and an informative presentation from the uGen initiative was mentioned, with plans to share insights with the faculty before presenting to the board in May.
Dr. James J. Albro
School Board Officials:
Alan Feigenson, Claudia O’Neill, Tracey-Ellen Ehalt, Annette Farelli, Robert Graham Jr., Stephanie Hartman, Barbara Kuchar, Douglas Kupfer, John Samuel
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Meeting Date:
04/15/2024
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Recording Published:
04/15/2024
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Duration:
26 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Bergen County
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Towns:
Oradell, River Edge
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