The Board of Education reorganization meeting took place this morning at which Mr Tyler Burrell was re-elected as President for the 2023-2024 school year and Mr. Robert Brittain re-elected as Vice President.  Prior to the meeting during the past two weeks, Board member Michelle Parker was sworn in for a new term and two new Board members were sworn in:  Dr. Charles McCabe and Ms. Tiffany Cohen.  The agenda included the appointments of support services for general operations for the running of the school district during the 2023-2024 school year, policies and regulations, approval of grants, mental health providers, professional services agreements, board meeting dates, approval of the reorganization chart for both districts and approvals for any additional staffing for the BCSSSD ESY (Extended School Year) which started this week. Prior to approving the Superintendent's agenda, Dr. Nagy noted two changes for Board Meetings: The August Board Meeting will be at 6pm instead of at 9am and the October date will be changed from Thursday October 19, 2023 to Wednesday October 18, 2023 at 6pm. Congratulations to our re-elected President, Vice President  and Board member and to our two new Board members. We look forward to another productive year.

The Board of Education reorganization meeting took place this morning at which Mr Tyler Burrell was re-elected as President for the 2023-2024 school year and Mr. Robert Brittain re-elected as Vice President.  Prior to the meeting during the past two weeks, Board member Michelle Parker was sworn in for a new term and two new Board members were sworn in:  Dr. Charles McCabe and Ms. Tiffany Cohen.  The agenda included the appointments of support services for general operations for the running of the school district during the 2023-2024 school year, policies and regulations, approval of grants, mental health providers, professional services agreements, board meeting dates, approval of the reorganization chart for both districts and approvals for any additional staffing for the BCSSSD ESY (Extended School Year) which started this week. Prior to approving the Superintendent's agenda, Dr. Nagy noted two changes for Board Meetings: The August Board Meeting will be at 6pm instead of at 9am and the October date will be changed from Thursday October 19, 2023 to Wednesday October 18, 2023 at 6pm. Congratulations to our re-elected President, Vice President  and Board member and to our two new Board members. We look forward to another productive year.

At the last Board of Education meeting  for the 2022-2023 school year last night, there were a few presentations made.  A presentation was made by Assistant Superintendent Eder Joseph and Director of Curriculum and Instruction Danielle Hartman regarding the academic achievement of both our BCIT Campuses placing both campuses among the top three performers among all high schools in Burlington County. This is a true testament to planning, our staff and the response on the part of the students to the academic support and ability for us to shift from in-person to remote learning and back.

A second presentation was made to honor the great work of Vincent’s Ice Cream for their donation to our Special Services Students for three days in a row, ice cream in honor of Autism Awareness Month. The last presentation was made to honor the work of our Board of Education. A certificate of appreciation for the dedication and commitment of Lorene Moore was made who announced her retirement from the Board at the last meeting.  Subsequent to this presentation and at the end of the Board meeting, Board member Leon Jones Jr. announced his retirement for the Board effective at the end of the Board meeting. To both we thank them for their years of service and dedication to our students, staff and districts.

The Board approved a number of retirements on the agenda. Dr. Nagy on behalf of the Board, thanked them for their tireless efforts to make a difference in the lives of our students. He wished them good health and enjoyment in the next leg of their lives.

Dr. Nagy noted that as of this week and Board meeting, all of the commencement ceremonies have taken place. Dr. Nagy thanked the Board members who attended various ceremonies, our administrators, staff and to our graduates, a resounding well done on the promotion to the next grade or on their high school graduation. He also recognized those on the Lumberton Campus both staff, administration and students for a very beautiful tribute for the very last commencement for that campus due to the closure.

The Board approved the Mentor Plan and Chapter 27 Emergency Virtual District Plans which have been recently updated for both school districts for the 2022-2023 school year.

Dr. Nagy congratulated the BCIT Child Study Team for their resolution and memorandum of agreement on the settlement of their contract.

Dr. Nagy made a special note about the hires on the agenda. Among those on the that was approved as a Teacher Assistant was our own Jaxon Keefer, graduate of the Transition Campus this year, representative to the Board of Education and Mr. BCSSSD.  Congratulations.

To the addendum last night, Dr. Nagy asked the Board to include on the addendum the addition of the acceptance of the BCIT CTE Bond Act grant which provides the funds to expand the footprint of both BCIT campuses. Dr. Nagy also asked that a change be made to B7 Employee #101452 be changed to a half year from a full year.

The next Board of Education meeting will be on July 6^th at 9am for the reorg meeting. This will be a virtual meeting.

Dr. Nagy wished all a good summer.