The Board of Education of the Bureau of New Providence convened for a public meeting, marking the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year. The meeting commenced with a warm welcome to Dr. Zirpoli, who officially began her tenure as the new superintendent of schools on July 1, and Joseph Uglielaro, the new assistant superintendent of educational services, who will transition into his role next week.

During the meeting, the board acknowledged the hard work of administrators and maintenance staff who prepared the schools for the upcoming year. Notably, H and S Mechanical has been engaged in significant upgrades to the HVAC systems across the district, with work progressing ahead of the installation of new units.

Dr. Zirpoli provided an enrollment update, reporting a total of 2,359 students across the district, including 34 out-of-district students. The incoming kindergarten classes are projected to have 64 students at Allen W. Roberts and 80 at Saltbrook School.

The meeting also highlighted impressive Advanced Placement (AP) test scores, with a notable increase in participation and performance. This year, 235 students took AP exams, up from 197 last year, with a total of 535 exams administered compared to 397 the previous year. The percentage of students achieving a score of 3 or higher rose to 89.79%, up from 83% last year. The district celebrated the achievements of its AP Scholars, with a total of 101 students receiving accolades this year, a significant increase from 57 last year.

The meeting concluded with a reminder for parents of incoming kindergartners about the New Providence Ed Foundation's annual kindergarten mixer scheduled for September 5, providing an opportunity for families to connect as the school year begins.