Butler Public School District

The board meeting agenda covered several key items including the approval of a Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) report, authorization for a cooperative girls wrestling program with neighboring districts, and various personnel appointments, including resignations and leaves of absence. The board also addressed curriculum matters such as professional development, field trips, and homebound instruction. Financial agenda items involved the approval of bills, payroll, a tentatve 2026-2027 budget, maximum travel expenses, and district membership in the Pooled Insurance Program of New Jersey. Furthermore, the board reviewed and approved numerous requests for school and district facility usage by various community and sports organizations.

The Board of Education meeting focused on personnel and policy agenda items, specifically addressing staff appointments and coaching assignments. Key actions included the approval of a teacher termination and the rescinding of a baseball coaching position, followed by the appointment of a new assistant baseball coach for the spring season.

The meeting commenced with an executive session to discuss confidential matters related to Personnel and Finance, followed by a return to public session. Key discussion points included the 2024-2025 Audit Presentation and recognition of the Governor's Educator and Educational Service Professional of the Year award recipients from various schools. The Superintendent's report covered school progress and the approval of the HIB Self Assessment Report. The board approved several curriculum, instruction, and special services resolutions, including professional development requests, field trips, fundraisers, homebound instruction, service providers, the Student Safety Data Systems Report, and the adoption of the 2026-2027 School Calendar. Personnel actions included the approval of various appointments and the acceptance of the resignation of the Supervisor of STEAM due to retirement, and the resignation of a Custodian. Finance committee actions involved approving bills, claims, payroll, open purchase orders, transfers, reports of the Secretary and Treasurer, the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and the Corrective Action Plan related to the 2024-2025 audit. Operations involved approving facility use requests for the High School/District and Elementary schools.

This High School Data Science Semester I Curriculum outlines a roadmap for students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Its primary goal is to prepare students for a data-driven world through practical data analysis applications, hands-on projects, and real-world problem-solving. The curriculum envisions graduates as competent leaders equipped to analyze, adapt, collaborate, innovate, and thrive in an ever-changing global society.

This document outlines the Grade 4 Spanish Curriculum for Butler School District, designed to foster communication, cultural understanding, and global awareness. The curriculum focuses on building foundational language skills through three thematic units: 'Todo Sobre Mi' (All About Me), 'Mis Favoritos' (My Favorites), and 'El Mundo y Mi Entorno' (The World and My Surroundings). It emphasizes the integration of intercultural practices to prepare students for higher-level world language studies.