Tag: Spotswood Public Schools
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Spotswood superintendent named to ESCNJ Executive Committee
Graham Peabody, the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey’s (ESCNJ) newest Executive Committee member and Spotswood Public School District superintendent, is no stranger to the commission. Since his start as a student teacher in Spotswood in 1994, he has been familiar with the services of ESCNJ and its dedication to providing excellence to students…
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Spotswood superintendent outlines hybrid model to reopen schools
SPOTSWOOD– With the first day of school in Spotswood set to be Sept. 2, Superintendent of Schools Graham Peabody announced the Spotswood Public School District’s hybrid reopening plans for the 2020-21 academic year. On July 20, Gov. Phil Murphy declared that all schools must provide a remote learning option for parents who don’t want to…
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Spotswood Board of Education adopts $31.1M school budget
SPOTSWOOD – The Board of Education has adopted a $31.17 million budget for the 2019-20 academic year, funding operations for the Spotswood Public Schools. Business Administrator Vita Marino said the 2019-20 budget is $1.6 million less than the 2018-19 budget that totaled $32.77 million. The 2019-20 tax levy will be $17.35 million, which is a…
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Spotswood officials, police address school security concerns
SPOTSWOOD–Striving to inform the community about the school district’s protection procedures, the Spotswood District Safety Team and Spotswood Police Department recently sponsored a roundtable security discussion. On Feb. 14, three staff members and 14 students were killed by an active shooter at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. The aftermath of the Parkland shooting has…
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Calendar listing for East Brunswick Sentinel
The Spotswood Library will hold Pioneer Day from 11 a.m. to noon on Feb. 3 at the library, 548 Main St., Spotswood. Learn how to make butter and create old-fashioned crafts. Come dressed in costume. For more information, call 732-251-1515. ** The Jamesburg Public Library will hold a new English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) program from Feb. 1…
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Voters approve school upgrades in Spotswood
SPOTSWOOD – Voters from Spotswood and Helmetta approved a $1.7 million referendum to fund various improvements for schools utilized by students from both boroughs. On Sept. 26, residents of Spotswood approved the referendum in a 264-72 vote, while residents of Helmetta also voted in favor with a 47-5 vote, for a total of 311 “yes”…
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Spotswood superintendent to leave position in May
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — Superintendent of Schools Scott Rocco will be leaving the district in May. Rocco officially announced his resignation during Spotswood’s Board of Education (BOE) meeting on Feb. 7. “[I] spoke with my central office and administrative staff and sent a letter to faculty and staff in the district,” Rocco said. He is…
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Spotswood students will receive college credit for advanced marketing courses
SPOTSWOOD – Students at Spotswood High School (SHS) can now receive college credit for an advanced marketing classes. Every year, district leaders and teachers in Spotswood Public Schools assess the district’s program of studies as part of their ongoing commitment to enhancing students’ learning experiences in preparation for college and careers. Through this process, they identified a…