The summer of 2017 is coming to a close and another school year is upon us! Our doors will open to our community on Thursday, September 7th for more than 1,400 Red Bank children and I am happy to say that our empty buildings will once again become schools. Our school district has enjoyed an amazing run recently and this summer was no different. Once again, we added instructional staff, created new extra-curricular opportunities, completed several major facility improvements, and increased measures for safety and security. We are in position to enjoy the finest year in our school district's history. Continue Reading ...

1. We will provide a safe and stimulating learning environment that offers the proper balance of nurture and academic rigor to support student growth.
2. We will promote consistent instructional practices and school policies to ensure seamless transitions from grade to grade, and school to school.
3. We will build community spirit in a collaborative effort to unify our educational efforts in a way that supports and connects our past, present, and future.

Today, superintendents, parents, and board members from several underfunded school districts attended the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee public hearing to support proportional and equitable funding in state aid for their districts. Their presence today signifies the urgency of school funding in the proper operation of school districts. This call for fairness is part of a larger movement across the state to motivate the Department of Education, the Governor and the Legislature to ensure a fair distribution of state aid.

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