Suzanne B. Whalen

The board meeting included a review of the student representative report, highlighting recent academic, arts, and athletic achievements. The Board of Education Foundation presented a summary of their annual fundraising successes and grant approvals for various school projects. Additionally, the district administration provided an update on the five-year strategic plan, detailing instructional goals, the tiered support programs for students, and the focus on individualizing learning approaches across all grade levels.

The board meeting featured a retirement ceremony honoring multiple school district staff members for their years of service and dedication to the educational community. The ceremony included farewell video presentations, presentations of tokens of appreciation to retirees, and testimonials from students and colleagues regarding the retirees' contributions and professional legacies.

This plan outlines the framework for the 2021-2022 school year, guided by previous plans, CDC recommendations, and New Jersey Department of Health mandates. It details layered COVID-19 prevention strategies, including physical distancing, masking, and vaccination encouragement. The plan focuses on resuming pre-pandemic schedules for full-day instruction, school lunch, and extracurricular activities, while also addressing specific operational procedures such as attendance, recess, transportation, facility cleaning, and visitor protocols.

This Restart and Recovery Plan for the Mahwah Township Public Schools outlines strategies for reopening schools during the 2020-2021 school year, focusing on health and safety in response to COVID-19. The plan details guidelines for maintaining health and safety, including social distancing, face coverings, screening, and contact tracing. It also addresses operational models such as in-person, hybrid, and remote learning, while adhering to federal and state recommendations. A district-wide taskforce and sub-committees for Instruction, Social-Emotional Learning, and Facilities were established to guide decision-making and ensure the accommodation of students' unique needs.

This document outlines the high-level goal areas for the Mahwah Board of Education. Key strategic pillars include enhancing Curriculum & Instruction through personalized, adaptive, and innovative programming; developing 21st Century Skills such as critical thinking and real-life application; fostering College & Career Readiness with vocational and life skills; strengthening Communication and Community Connections; maintaining a positive Culture & Climate; ensuring modern and functional Facilities; promoting Global Citizenship; prioritizing Health & Wellness, including mental health; encouraging Parental Involvement; ensuring Safety & Security; advancing Social Emotional Learning; providing Staff Support; striving for comprehensive Student Achievement; and leveraging Technology responsibly.