Use of Facilities Policy Update
The Board of Education’s April policy addressing fees associated with the use of school facilities always included a clause calling for negotiation with the town’s larger user groups. It was the board’s intent from the beginning to explore mutually beneficial and creative partnerships with frequent, community-based users of school facilities that could help us meet our budget and facility needs, while also supporting Wayne Township's boys and girls. The board of education will only move forward with the policy, as it relates to large user groups, once it has had the opportunity to meet face-to-face with these groups. We appreciate and value the contribution of our community partners to our township's young people. Click here to download additional information and FAQ.
District Website to Get a Fresh, New Look
Phase 1 of our district website redesign will launch in early June. In addition to a fresh, new look and improved navigation, its features will include a robust district calendar and the ability to translate the site into eight languages. Initially, content will link to our current website as we migrate information. In the future, you will find expanded communications as we update the site with much more about our curriculum, activities and organization. The new website will also effectively consolidate the current Board Perspective website and provide all board-related communication within the district site.
SPECIAL MEETING ADDED TO BOARD CALENDAR
A Special Meeting has been added to the Board Calendar for Monday, May 21, 2012. The meeting will take place in the Wayne Board of Education Administration Building Conference Room. The Executive Session will begin at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of PERSONNEL – Donaldson Hearings. The Public Meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of a Presentation of Adult School Program and any other business of the Board. Action may be taken.
Petitions for Board of Education Candidacy
Anyone interested in filing a petition as a candidate for the election to the Board of Education in November must contact Hana Kataw at the Passaic County Clerk’s Office, 401 Grant Street, Paterson, NJ between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm or at 973-225-3632, extension 311. The deadline for filing petitions is June 5th at 4:00 p.m.
Wayne Day 2012
Save the date: The 20th Anniversary of Wayne Day (www.wayneday.com) will be celebrated on June 3 from 11 AM – 5 PM. Booths, rides, food, and exhibits will be available for all to enjoy. Don’t forget to stop by the Wayne Public Schools booth to get a glimpse of what’s happening in our district.
SPECIAL MEETING ADDED TO BOARD CALENDAR
A Special Meeting has been added to the Board Calendar for Tuesday, May 8, 2012. The meeting will take place in the Wayne Board of Education Administration Building Conference Room. The Executive Session will begin at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of PERSONNEL – Reorganization of Staff and LEGAL – Contract Renewal for Employee Benefits. The Public Meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of PERSONNEL and any other business of the Board. Action will be taken.
Congratulations to Principals Tierney and Cosmas
Congratulations to two of our district's most respected principals, Mary Jane Tierney (George Washington Middle School) and Stella Cosmas (Lafayette Elementary), who have announced their retirement. We thank them for the many years of great work and guidance they've provided to the students of Wayne and wish them well.
District unveils new social media network
Wayne Public Schools has introduced a comprehensive social media network, in a move specifically intended to further enhance communications and information-sharing with the community. Incorporating the district Web site, as well as a newly developed Facebook page, YouTube channel, Twitter feed, and Google+ site. Click here for more information.
Extended Memorial Day Weekend
Each year emergency snow days are built into the school calendar for use when bad weather forces a school cancellation. As a result of our unusually mild winter we did not use all of those days; therefore, three unused emergency days will be added to the Memorial Day Weekend as long as we do not need them for some other type of emergency before then. As indicated on the school calendar, the district will now be closed on the following additional days: Thursday, May 24th, Friday, May 25th, and Tuesday, May 29th. Schools will reopen after the Memorial Day weekend on Wednesday, May 30th.
2012-2013 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING SCHEDULE
The 2012-2013 Board of Education Meeting schedule through January 24, 2013 was approved at the April 5, 2012 Regular Meeting. Please click here for the schedule.
Middle School's Status Upgraded by NJ DOE
We are pleased to report that the New Jersey Department of Education recently announced that no school within the Wayne Public Schools is part of the department’s state-wide list of “Focus” or “Priority” schools developed through the state’s new accountability system. Click here for a copy of the district’s official press release.
Superintendent's 100-Day Report
We have officially surpassed the 100 day mark since the arrival of Dr. Gonzalez as the new Superintendent of Schools. Please click here to download a copy of his 100 day report which outlines some of the district’s major achievements over the past few months. You can also click here to view a brief video interview with Dr. Gonzalez to get his insights into the future of Wayne Public Schools.
2012-13 Final School Budget Presentation
Click here for the 2012-13 Final Budget Presentation provided at the public input session held on March 29, 2012. Click here for the 2012-13 Advertised Budget.
District’s New Athletic Code of Conduct
Wayne Public Schools introduces the district’s new athletic code of conduct. This document, which takes effect immediately, represents input not only from district administrators and educators, but also from representatives of other, local school districts, state education leaders, and from the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. Click here to download a copy of the new athletic code of conduct and click here to download the district’s news release.
Annual Report of Student Achievement
Click here for the District’s Annual Report of Student Achievement presented at the March 15, 2012 Board of Education Meeting.
