The Week of "Extra" Respect and School Violence Awareness Week during the month of October allow us to highlight a few of the many ways we prioritize student wellness and the safety and security of our school community.  While I have been inspired by the learning taking place in our schools since our return, I also know the transition back to full-time, in-person instruction is not without its challenges.  Academic and social-emotional supports are more important than ever. That is why our District Goals focus on ways to provide a safe return to in-person learning,  student growth and academic achievement, and a framework to further promote diversity, equity and inclusion in our schools.  Our administrators, educators, and support staff are working diligently to meet our students' needs as we continue to reacclimate to the educational environment. Below you'll find additional examples of how we keep health and safety at the forefront of everything we do.

Please stay well!

Dr. G

Annually, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) requires school districts to provide Boards of Education and the public with updates regarding efforts to keep schools safe and secure for our students. The state-mandated reports reflect the data the school district gathers on an annual basis and reports out to the NJDOE in the areas of violence, vandalism, and harassment, intimidation and bullying.  Dr. González  presented the reports at the October 19 Board of Education meeting.

Board agendas/minutes, meeting schedules and highlights, recordings, policies, presentations and much more are posted on the Board tab at www.westfieldnjk12.org.