October 14, 2022

Dear Boonton Bomber Families,

It was a busy and productive week at Boonton Public Schools! Highlights included the completion of SAT and PSAT assessments at the high school, a Boonton Fire Department visit to John Hill School, and a celebration of some of our youngest students who are showing us what it means to Be Your Best Bomber at School Street School. In addition, we celebrated our October Staff Member of the Month, shared an update on our Strategic Planning Process, and arranged next health-related steps to continue a steady resumption of regular school operations. Details about these and other updates and events are included throughout this week's bulletin. I appreciate you taking the time to view and remain very appreciative of your support for our students, staff, and schools.

Have an excellent weekend, and Go Bombers!

Thomas Valle
Acting Superintendent
thomas.valle@boontonschools.org

ACME STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTH

Congratulations to kindergarten teacher, Nicole Pollina, on being selected as the ACME October Staff Member of the Month at Boonton Public Schools! Ms. Pollina earned this recognition through her dedication to her students as well as her creativity, organization, and continuous positivity. She is also recognized for her high level of involvement in school activities and commitment to assisting colleagues. Thank you, Ms. Pollina, for the impacts you make at SSS and as a member of our district-wide team!

If you would like to nominate individuals for future Staff Member of the Month recognition, you can do so using the linked form.

STRATEGIC PLANNING UPDATE

At our Board of Education meeting on Monday, October 10th, I provided a detailed overview of our strategic planning process which began last school year. Our district administrative team is now in the process of developing an action plan to align with our strategic planning outcomes. We will be sharing more information and welcoming community feedback as we progress. Our strategic plan will be finalized by the end of this calendar year and, as it remains a collaborative effort, I welcome any questions or feedback you may have.

STRATEGIC PLANNING AT BOONTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

UPDATED COVID-19 PRACTICES

As we take steps to transition back to more regular operations while also monitoring COVID-19 trends, we are continuously assessing the district's COVID-19 related practices. The linked COVID-19 practices document provides updates that are effective immediately. Two significant changes are included:

1. We are no longer asking household close contacts to quarantine. Instead, we recommend that individuals living in the same household with a COVID-19 positive individual closely monitor symptoms, test for COVID, and consider wearing a mask as a precaution.

2. We will no longer provide synchronous live instruction for students who are quarantining. This practice had primarily been left in place to begin the year because of the possibility that household close contacts could be excluded from the school building for extended periods of time. Now, that will no longer be a concern. For any positive students from this point forward, we will provide asynchronous instruction through the traditional gathering of materials to be sent home or through posting assignments online.

INFORMATION FROM OUR SCHOOLS

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PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

SCHOOL STREET SCHOOL

JOHN HILL SCHOOL

BOONTON HIGH SCHOOL

VIRTUAL BACKPACK

A link to our district's virtual backpack is included in the menu option bar. This is where you will find links to important information from the PTA, HSA, and other organizations in the area.

ACME STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTH

STRATEGIC PLANNING UPDATE

UPDATED COVID-19 PRACTICES

INFORMATION FROM OUR SCHOOLS

VIRTUAL BACKPACK

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