Dumar Burgess

The meeting encompassed several key topics including the approval of professional consultants for student evaluations and services, employee conference attendance, and a tuition agreement with the Haddonfield Board of Education. Additionally, the Board discussed various personnel actions such as employment terminations, new appointments, and salary adjustments. Financial matters addressed included the approval of the bill list, contracts with state vendors, the award of transportation bids, and the acceptance of out-of-district student placements. Strategic goals for facilities maintenance and curriculum development were also highlighted.

This document serves as an annual report detailing the current status, achievements, and future directions of the Cherry Hill Public Schools for the year 2019. It highlights the district's Points of Pride across its 19 schools, focusing on academic excellence, character education, STEM initiatives, and community engagement during the 2018-2019 school year, alongside financial data, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Looking ahead, the district outlines its commitment to continuous improvement through ongoing planning processes, including efforts to formulate a bond referendum and enhance cultural proficiency, all guided by its mission to cultivate open-minded thinkers equipped for a changing world.

This strategic plan outlines initiatives to invigorate high school mathematics, aiming to cultivate open-minded thinkers equipped with strong academic and interpersonal skills. The plan focuses on connecting students with real-world experiences, expanding educational opportunities in STEAM and Career & Technical Education, and establishing distinct pathways in Quantitative Literacy, Statistics, and STEM. It emphasizes foundational concepts in Algebra and Geometry for all students, integrating technology, problem-solving, and rigorous modeling. The long-range implementation timeline, from 2021 to 2025, details phased curriculum revisions, new resource adoption, and a commitment to achieving an equitable mathematics program.

The strategic plan, referred to as 'Cherry Hill Public Schools 2020: A clear vision for the future', aims to establish a clear future direction for the district by identifying and categorizing its needs. Key priorities include improving student achievement, ensuring a cost-effective budget for educational resources and facilities, and enhancing communication with internal and external stakeholders.

This document outlines the New Jersey Tiered System of Supports (NJTSS) framework implemented by Cherry Hill Public Schools. It details NJTSS as an evidence-based approach for improving student achievement through academic and behavioral supports, incorporating elements of Response to Intervention and Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports. Key components include high-quality learning environments, data-based decision making, staff development, positive school culture, leadership, and family engagement. The plan outlines implementation steps and consistent application of these components across the district through the 2025-2026 academic year, building on existing initiatives.