Employee Handbook

District Mission Statement

To provide our students opportunities for success in learning; we are dedicated to the individual and communal development of attitudes, skills, knowledge and responsibility essential to achievement in school and society. We actively involve parents and the community in empowering students’ own learning and development. We foster a positive environment wherein students are challenged to work to their highest ability so they can contribute to our technological society and global economy. In this shared approach, we model lifelong learning and critical inquiry.

Welcome to the 2023-2024 School Year

Dear Employee:

On behalf of the administration, it is my pleasure to be the first to welcome you to the Bloomfield Public Schools. You are joining a community of educators whose first priority is emphasis on high quality teaching and learning in the classroom. This manual will provide important information regarding employee assistance, standards and conduct as well as district policies regarding expected employee conduct.

The District's comprehensive online policy manual will provide you resources for acclimating yourself to the standards and expectations of teaching staff member conduct. Additionally, the BEA contract in effect through 2024 will guide you through your benefits, Association rights and privileges and compensation schedule.

The Administration and the Board of Education focus on continually providing the very best educational opportunity for our pupils and you play an integral role in this process.

Continued best wishes; I remain;

Sincerely,

Salvatore Goncalves

Superintendent of Schools

Bloomfield Public Schools Organizational Chart

Job descriptions can be obtained through hyperlinks, please hover over the job to see point for redirection.

BLFD Org Chart.pdf

BLOOMFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION

Ms. Jill Fischman, President

Ms. Kasey Dudley, Vice President

Mr. Shane Berger

Ms. Phylis Gerber

Mrs. Nadeisha Greene

Mr. Michael Heller

Mr. Ben Morse

Ms. Stephanie Parry

Ms. Monica Charris Tabares

School Board meetings are open to the public. Most meetings of the board are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month unless otherwise advertised. Check the website and calendar for specific dates and any changes to the schedule.

21st CENTURY STUDENT OUTCOMES

The Partnership for 21st Century Skills has developed a unified, collective vision for 21st century learning that will strengthen American education. The Partnership created the Framework for 21st Century Learning, which describes the skills, knowledge and expertise students must master to succeed in work and life.