What happens on line is pervasive and hard to get to the bottom of, she admits. Rosetta Treece, Hopewell Valley Regional School District superintendent. Hopewell Elementary School's Corveleyn named Mercer County Teacher of the Year, Artist suffering from mental illness will visit NAMI-NJ headquarters on Sept. 7, PennEast Pipeline Company submits new application to DEP, Lawrenceville man found with multiple outstanding warrants. When she decided it was time to go back to college, she figured that she would resume her science education. He and his wife founded a childrens language school in Berlin, Germany, in 1991, and sold it in 1999 to Berlitz International. Roundup of Independence Day professional fireworks displays in Mercer County, Pedestrian struck by train in Hopewell Twp. A new curriculum focus for this year is social media literacy. In my opinion, she was clearly the best candidate for this position.The Board, as well as the vast majority of community members who provided feedback, felt strongly that this was not the time to introduce a new leader from outside of the system, who would require time to become acclimated and to get to know the community. My husband said, Why are you doing that? The Covid-19 pandemic was well into its second year. Not just teachers, Treece says. Q&A with Hopewell Valley schools superintendent Thomas Smith, Hopewell Valley Regional Board Of Education, From Hopewell Twp: Township receives $2 million for Senior and Community Center, Q&A with Hamilton mayoral hopeful Marty Flynn. Mr. Scott Brettell is the STEM Director at Hopewell Valley Regional School District. She is supportive of his teachers and plays an active role in implementing creative teaching practices within the district. I was really surprised and quite humbled by the fact that I was chosen out of so many talented teachers in my own district and in Mercer County. Pennington, NJ View Thomas A.'s full profile . October 19, 2021 Hopewell Township candidate Jacqueline Genovesi (center) for the Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education. Hopewell Valley Regional School District ; There were others who felt we should retain our spending authority going into next year, because theres a lot of uncertainty, and then if we dont need those monies, we can reduce the budget next year. Teaching has made Corveleyn continue to be life long learner. Average dai ly enrollment for the 2020- 21 year was 3,398, a slight decline from 2019-20. Search Committee Member Andrea Driver shared,I am thrilled that Dr. Treece will be our next Superintendent. During Bruce Gunthers three-years term, he served as the boards Chairperson of the Policy Committee and a member of the Education/Program Committee. Dr. Treeces doctoral research focused on Emotional Intelligence and Social Emotional Learning. MercerMe is the only hyperlocal, independent, online news outlet serving Hopewell Valley in Mercer County, New Jersey. Slight chance of a rain shower. The nature of marijuana, its use or being under the influence while in school, thats not changed, she says. Yet things appear to have improved to the point where in many respects, a person can feel like things are nearly back to normal. Under his student-centered leadership, the Hopewell Valley Schools have had many examples of achievement in academics, the arts and athletics. Please contact our tip line via telephone 609-737-4000 x 8477 (TIPS) or emailtips@hvrsd.org. What avenues do we need to look at enforcement, education, school policy and the mental impact. HV Central High School. / Board Secretary 609-737-4000 x2201. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, P.L. After twelve years, this job will be a challenge for whoever walks through the door; theyll need to be ready to rise to the occasion. Other areas of increased focus include extending civics lessons and civic engagement down to the lower grades, and climate change-related education. Four of our schools were recently certified by the Sustainable Jersey program for our efforts. And next year we have the debt service from the Timberlane renovation falling off. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income . Students already knew the drill. But we try to make the best decisions we can while providing the best programming for our kids. An egregious lack of impulse control has since been diagnosed resulting in an indefinite separation of Jax from all present and future chickens, her two cockatiels, open garbage cans, snacks open on tables, abandoned stuffed animals, etc. Hopewell Valley Regional School Districts Board of Education (BOE) reluctantly said their goodbyes to Bruce Gunther and Gordon Lewis at Monday nights BOE meeting. This summer, Treece started her second year as the superintendent of the Hopewell Valley School district. SCHOOL DISTRICT, RICHARD LANG, CHRISTINE LAQUIDARA, Defendants-Respondents, and. He encourages students to get involved in the school community and be content creators. If a hearing is not requested by the grievant, the Superintendent or his/her designee may conduct such a hearing to assist in the consideration of the grievance. I think weve been innovative and visionary., Superintendent Dr. Tom Smith said of both, It was a nice yin and yang where Bruce focused on the social/emotional aspects of education, and Gordon had the academic hat on. High 82F. One or two, but no more than three, PTO executive representatives attend these meetings with the superintendent once a month. In the past, we painted ourselves into a corner with these low budgets when our costs were increasing. Search results are not intended as legal advice for you or your organization and are not a substitute for obtaining legal advice from a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction. Theyve been really creative and inventive in working with our students. Thomas A. Smith is the superintendent and Lisa Wolff is the board of education president for the Hopewell Valley Regional School District. As a district, we remain committed to ending the stigma surrounding mental health. Dr. Smith can be reached at (609) 737-4000, extension 2721, or by mail at 425 South Main St., Pennington, NJ 08534. The district's minority enrollment is 30%. Dr. Stephan Quinn is Vice Principal at HVCHS. What are some things that the district got right? He then secured Masters Degrees in both Special Education and Educational Administration from TCNJ prior to earning his Doctorate from Seton Hall University. Director Of Curriculum And Instruction at Hopewell Valley Regionial School District Pennington . List Schools; Dr. Rosetta Treece, Superintendent 609-737-4002 x2101. Leave us a tip to make this financially possible! These proactive steps are part of a concerted effort to provide our students and staff with the safest environment possible. The loss of a young person by suicide is heartbreaking and impacts our entire community. Want to keep the news coming? Colavita is assistant superintendent for business and board secretary for the Hopewell Valley Regional School District. Dr. Smith has spearheaded many countywide endeavors such as the widely praised "Mercer County Day of Dialogue," a student summit that promotes equity and respect and involves all the school districts in the county. I think we have to acknowledge that the flexibility of remote and hybrid learning has really played well with some kids. Our Services may display content that does not belong to Emerald Data Solutions or its affiliates. The Board has the utmost confidence in Dr. Treeces ability to hit the ground running on Day One.Dr. We dont want anyone to have to suffer because of changes due to Covid. Hopewell Valley Regional School District 425 S Main St. Pennington, NJ 08534 Phone: 609.737.4000 Fax: 609.737.1418. He is truly a student-centered educational leader who is passionate about his work and has served as a mentor to new superintendents. He has also presented on this initiative in professional development conferences around the country. Treeces 19 years of service as an educator includes several other positions in New Jersey public schools. They just feed off of you and in turn I feed off of them. Argued April 26, 2010 - Decided. TS: Part of that is theres a feeling that we should reduce spending on the general fund side. It has 3,451 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. He returned to West Windsor-Plainsboro as an assistant superintendent before becoming Hopewell Valleys superintendent in 2009. A public hearing on the county-approved budget is scheduled for April 26 (via Zoom), after which the board is expected to vote on the final budget proposal. Ms. Patricia Riley is Principal of HVCHS and supports the HVSPN mission and encourages creativity in the classroom! Main Menu Toggle. This content is the sole responsibility of the entity that makes it available. 549 were here. She points to the districts partnership with local provider Comprehensive Mental Health Care, as well as AIR, or Attitudes in Reverse, which brings therapy dogs to the school. 425 S Main St. | Pennington, NJ 08534 | tel 609.737.4000 | fx 609.737.1418. Communication is essential in emergencies and we have updated emergency preparedness to include generators so that all school buildings can function during an emergency. The Office of Curriculum and Instruction continues its collaborative work with our Board of Education and the community to bring rigorous academic and social-emotional development programming to our students. It is a deeply moving experience.. She gave a speech in 2017 to all staff at the annual convocation meeting, after becoming director of curriculum. Mainly clear. Dr. Smith has spearheaded many countywide endeavors such as the widely praised Mercer County Day of Dialogue, a student summit that promotes equity and respect and involves all the school districts in the county. The "CHS Staff Recommend Reading List" is a resource for choice reading opportunities (no requirements). All rights reserved. Making that reduction would have a detrimental effect on our future ability to spend, or it would mean eliminating programs or services, neither of which we wanted to do. We look forward to working with her in this new capacity, in an environment that supports academic excellence, equity, and celebrates the talents and individuality of each of our students.Linthorst noted, Hiring the superintendent of schools is the single most important, and perhaps the most difficult, obligation of a board of education. Were still using it, just not as much as we were. The Office of Curriculum and Instruction is responsible for the development and implementation of curriculum aligned with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. STEM provides skills that are needed whether they get a degree in engineering or the technical field, she said. MercerMe Community Contributor - July 1, 2021 The Hopewell Valley Regional School District (HVRSD) Board of Education is pleased to announce that following an intensive search process, Dr. Rosetta Treece has been selected to be the next Superintendent of Schools for the Hopewell Valley Regional School District. If you rely on MercerMe for your local news, please support us! There was a problem saving your notification. STEM education is a real important topic for me. We believe that all students are entitled to the opportunity to maximize their talents and abilities. Personal protective equipment, air filters, air purifiers, plexiglass dividers, all of those things were unintended expenditures. Treece has broken several barriers as an administrator in Hopewell Valley. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Its really important that we provide that level of support, she says. She supported the vision of the media center renovation that has made this project possible. TS: We put in about 20 teachers to keep our class sizes low this year. Their superintendent was not renewed so there was no pressing need to There was also a strong call to continue with the districts focus on equity, inclusion, and diversity policy and initiatives, as well as an increased need for mental health support for staff and students. Mainly clear. Before Judges Lisa and Alvarez. In September, we held a daytime program for our students and an evening program for parents regarding suicide and student mental health. The Board will vote to officially appoint Dr. Treece at its next regular meeting, to be held on July 19. She spent some time as a vice principal in the Northern Burlington school district before taking the vice principal role at Timberlane, to be closer to home, she says. That has to do with the way the county calculates each municipalitys tax burden, however, and not in this case because of any decision made by the school district. It is not the easiest thing to do but is a priority.. These top-rated characteristics and qualities of a CSA were viewed similarly by parents, students, and staff. Of Mr. Lewis time on the board he said, Weve accomplished some amazing things. English Dept. He also held a leadership position on the Board of Directors of the New Jersey School Board Association, representing Mercer County. On appeal from the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Mercer County, Docket No. I could not have done this without my principal David Friedrich, who is a phenomenal support and really started the idea of having one of the first organic lunch programs in the state, she said. Students dont feel like they have as positive a relationship with adults as they had in the past.. May 20, 2021 HOPEWELL: Candidates to hold a public forum prior to election It was my pleasure to attend the Board of Education meeting on May 17 and present the school district EcoWarriors. Hopewell Area School District is a small, suburban public school district located in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. We recognize that over 80% of our budget is funded by local taxes. CN: The preliminary budget for 2021-22 comes with no increase in the tax levy from the prior year. Students attend district schools from three different towns, each with its own distinct culture and attributes. She was born in Bartow, Florida, but spend her formative years in Las Vegas. Dr. Treece will assume the role of superintendent on August 1, 2021, replacing current Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas Smith whose retirement is effective July 31, 2021. We recognize that individuals approach death differently and, as a school district, we do our best to support our students and staff. HVRSD is a Great Place to Work! But I started out as a science major, en route to becoming a doctor, because thats what I thought I wanted to do. Low 63F. Weve always educated our students on that, but now we really need to make sure to unite our forces on that, she says. And our teachers have been phenomenal. Superintendent, Hopewell Valley Regional School District Pennington, NJ. Since I missed the window, I reached out to a search committee member who recommended that I offer public comment rather than discussing privately. MercerMe is proud to welcome contributions from our connected community. Submitted by Dr. Tom Smith, current HVRSD Superintendent. The Hopewell Val District Testing Coordinator 609-737-4000 x3515. When I was younger, I was always teaching my siblings. She is a kindergarten through fifth grade STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) facilitator. As a district, we remain committed to ending the stigma surrounding mental health. Were always adding new information.. Its something that affects everyone these days. Were applying those monies toward our summer programming and bringing in mental health supports for students and staff, and also doing some HVAC upgrades. We want to roll it out in April, K through 12, expanding special educational programs, doing general education. Having someone to confide in and speak with is also a vital factor. In that speech, she said she owes much of her success to the support of her parents. College Success Award. 1975c 231, this is to advise that effective (June 22, 2021), the Hopewell Valley Regional School District Board of Education will hold public meetings at 7:00 p.m. in Administration Building or otherwise noted. That is despite the fact that the districts general fund will grow by 1.75% from 2020-21, from $77,175,998 last year to $78,526,578 this year. It serves the townships of Hopewell, Raccoon, and Independence. Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: You have permission to edit this article. One challenge that HoVal and all New Jersey school districts face these days is staffing. We will continue to observe a Mindfulness Minute in each school where no announcements are made, no technology used and no talking among staff or students. . Rosetta Treece says that she probably should have known that she was destined to teach. We will continue to observe a Mindfulness Minute in each school where no announcements are made, no technology used and no talking among staff or students. Hopewell Valley Board of Education Says Goodbye to Two Board Members. Mrs. Amy Baskin is a language arts supervisor and a supporter of student-led projects. Leave us a tip to make this financially possible! Before that, she was principal of Timberlane Middle School. You can be influenced by their gift of being innocent in the way that they look at the world. hired Dr. Thomas Smith. These cultural elements were a significant consideration during this process, as was the Boards intention to ensure continued progress during the pandemic and with preparations for the new school year. We got additional state aid, but we also got Covid funding from the federal government. Hopewell High School is part of Hopewell City Public Schools in Hopewell, VA. But they have had a big decrease because Bristol-Myers Squibb left, and with them out of the equation, that number has to be picked up and spread out over all the residents. This past year, Dr. Smith has led a Call to Action for county school districts focused on the mental and emotional health of local students. CN: Can you talk about some areas where the district has been able to trim costs from the budget this year? [3] [4] The municipalities that are part of this district are Hopewell Borough, Hopewell Township and Pennington Borough. As Superintendent, her commitment, intellect, and broad experience, along with her collaborative nature, will enable the Board to meet its goals and uphold the tenets of our district mission statement.As a proven leader and well respected member of HVRSD and the Hopewell community, Dr. Treece understands first hand the unique culture of this high performing district having worked closely with students and their families, staff, and community members. Community News: Lets take a minute to talk about the current school year and the unprecedented challenges that the district has faced during the pandemic. The Q&A has been lightly edited for length and clarity. Mr. Nick Johnson is a chemistry teacher, educational technology coach, and one of the founders of HVSPN.com. Community news, events, photos and happenings. Select School. Despite her best efforts to simplify her life, last year she added four chickens and a second rescue dog to her pet menagerie. Transportation is another big one. Treece graduated from Rancho High in Las Vegas before enrolling at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, where she started out as a science major. Please talk to your children and make sure they can identify an adult who they feel comfortable speaking to; no one should suffer in silence. You were able to provide us with insightsno other board member has been able to do. Further, there is an internal candidate that is a well-respected, contender. In 2001, Mr. Lewis became Director of Instructor Training and Development for Berlitz Kids, and in 2004, was named Director of Curriculum and Academics for Kaplan. They have to question, so it goes beyond just being hands-on, she said. Treece is an effective, accomplished, caring educator who is committed to the support and development of all students, preparing them for success and for lives as responsible, ethical citizens of our world. These are all tools that children need going out into a world doing whatever they want to do. In some years thats a $16 million annual cost, and some years its been a double-digit increase in the budget, and for the last two years its been zero because of our move to self insurance. Specific attribution information for posts written by our community contributors can be found directly in each story. Teaching is a hard job, but it is rewarding.. But Alexander urged her to rethink the decision. Around that time, she met her husband, Alexander, and got married. designee. This experienced group has enabled the district to realize success in the face of numerous challenges, and particularly during the pandemic.The appointment of Treece will allow the district which boasts a very engaged community, a rigorous, challenging curriculum of studies, and a strong, accomplished teaching staff to continue its tradition of excellence and build upon the framework laid by the current administration. Also, 2.0% of. Mr. Anson Smith is Vice Principal at HVCHS. Over the past 8 years, Dr. Treece has served HVRSD as a Vice Principal at Timberlane Middle School, Principal at Timberlane Middle School, and as Director and Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction. Dr. Smith has served as the Mercer County Association of School Administrators president for over four years, and has previously served on the legislative committee for the New Jersey Association of School Administrators. Wed like to do it in person, but we recognize theres going to have to be a remote component. According to state test scores, 39% of students are at least proficient in math and 66% in reading. He joined HVRSD in 2002 as the assistant business administrator; he was promoted to business administrator/board secretary in 2007. Anti-bullying measures continue to be in place, and Treece feels good about the progress being made there, although she acknowledges that a lot of bullying takes place on social media and in text messages. He is an avid supporter of teacher autonomy and student-led learning. Its really about looking at two years, three years out. But then youre going back to that bad habit that we broke of using of surplus to balance the budget. CN: There was a meeting in March between the school board, the administration and local municipal leaders. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.. There was a problem saving your notification. Dismissal times are as follows: The Middle School and High School will dismiss at 12:00 pm Elementary school will dismiss at 12:45 pm. The timeline for the search process, while concise,was informed by the Boards commitment to the highest standard of leadership during this unique transitional period and as district administration and staff continue to plan for the return to school in the Fall of 2021. We are looking forward to reshaping those relationships.. Finally, any institutional knowledge that the interim may have gleaned, went out the door with him when he left. Smith is widely respected and highly regarded throughout the county and state, West Windsor-Plainsboro Superintendent David Aderhold commented. She said that though her parents were very young, they made sure their kids went to school everyday, had a roof over their heads, were fed and clothed, and that they understood the importance of an education, even though they themselves had not gone to college. As the 2022-23 school year starts, Covid-19 continues to pose problems for public health. The children provide a never ending source of encouragement and hope about any issue you may have in life. Among Mr. Lewis professional achievements, he is co-author of Games for Children and author of The Internet and Young Learners. Hopewell Valley Regional School District425 S Main St.Pennington, NJ 08534Phone: 609.737.4000 Fax: 609.737.1418, We are refining our social-emotional learning programs by aligning our efforts with the. Mrs. Stefanie Ribecca is a Biology Teacher and a teacher supporter for the My AP Biology Thoughts Podcast. . I was fortunate enough to have a handful of teachers who held up their end of the bargain, she said. Treece anticipates that school districts will want to revisit their drug-use policies as communities adapt to the recent legalization of marjiuana. It is responsible for the preparation and submission of state and federal grant applications. framework and exploring restorative justice practices, particularly with our elementary students. In our discussion we touched on a number of issues pertaining to the budget, the district, Covid-19, and other related topics. Dr. TS: We are trying to be very good stewards of the taxpayers monies. Superintendent Dr. Tom Smith said of both, "It was a nice 'yin and yang' where Bruce focused on the social/emotional aspects of education, and Gordon had the . She does however gently encourage him toward a certain industrious squirrel that has spelunked its way through her backyard in search of the most perfect hiding spot for its nuts. We dont expect those teachers to come back, so the answer is yes. Bargaining Representative for those employees of the Hopewell Valley Regional School District as hereinafter specifically designated, being . According to Search Committee Chair Anita Williams Galiano, The results received through community feedback resoundingly confirmed what the Search Committee and Board members already knew that Dr. Treece is uniquely qualified to take on this role, that people are confident in her abilities and are prepared to entrust the future of our district to her capable care.She went on to say that Dr. Treece is highly visible and personable, a visionary leader who inspires others and who is a team builder, and is an outstanding communicator who is aware of the need for community involvement.Dr. As HVRSD Superintendent Dr. Rosetta Treece and BOE President Anita Williams Galiano warned in their recent interview with MercerMe, costs have gone up and the District now is struggling to pay for services District families have come to expect. Sunny. Dr. Rosetta Treece named Superintendent of HVRSD schools. They just keep me going, keep me young and coming back for more.. Reducing our carbon footprint remains an area of focus. Dr. Smith has served as Superintendent of the Hopewell Valley Regional School District since 2009, making him one of the longest tenured district leaders in the county. Not only did you have a son in the district but you had the unique experience of having him transfer out to a private school and then transfer back. She said the energy that children possess give her energy. Since I am unavailable to attend next Mondays meeting, I am publicly commenting now. CN: Is there anything else you wanted to say about the budget process? Superintendent, Hopewell Valley Regional School District Please find below our achievement reports as well as the district's standardized testing schedule. We have to ask for X number of dollars from the township and this year that number doesnt change for us. By paying down some of the districts debt in advance, the board will be able to decrease next years debt burden by the same amount that the general fund will go up.

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