Belleville Public School District

The meeting included reports on student accomplishments, including recognition for teamwork, scholarships, and athletic achievements. The superintendent discussed the district's response to a major structural fire, including the transition to virtual instruction, community support efforts, and ongoing recovery initiatives. Financial topics included an overview of budget challenges, including state aid reductions, staffing adjustments, and property tax considerations. Additionally, the board held a dedication ceremony for a school library in honor of Dr. Marilyn McGrath, recognizing her three decades of service to the district.

The Board of Education meeting covered a wide range of personnel-related actions, including the confirmation of staff longevity pay, salary reclassifications based on advanced education, and various resignations and retirements. The Board reviewed and approved numerous new appointments for teaching, paraprofessional, and custodial roles, alongside maternity leaves and school transfers. Additionally, the agenda included approval for coaching stipends, advisorship roles for clubs, substitute staff inclusion, and the implementation of the Belleville Universal Campus School program. Approval was also granted for student teaching assignments and job descriptions for cafeteria and playground monitors.

This document is an action summary report detailing the Belleville Long Range Facilities Plan (LRFP) 2020 Major Amendment for Belleville Town. It itemizes estimated costs for facility improvements and changes across various school sites within the district. Key expenditures are categorized by health and safety, educational adequacy, technology, and other local objectives, encompassing upgrades to buildings, parking lots, athletic fields, and playgrounds.

The board meeting is scheduled for the purpose of discussing and voting on budget and personnel matters, with formal action expected to be taken.

This re-entry plan for Belleville Schools provides a comprehensive framework for the safe return to instruction, offering parents the choice between a fully virtual learning model (School Number One) and a hybrid model combining in-person and remote learning. It outlines detailed health and safety protocols, including daily symptom screening, temperature checks upon entry, and mandatory face mask use within school buildings. The plan emphasizes the importance of communication and adaptability, acknowledging its nature as a 'living document' subject to change based on evolving health guidelines.