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Superintendent Dr. Zirpoli told the board the district sought a Saltbrook principal via an 11‑member search committee that received 21 applications and interviewed six candidates; two finalists were interviewed by Dr. Zirpoli before the board considered an appointment. The board approved the appointment of Miss Allen to be principal of Saltbrook School. Board presenters said Miss Allen began with the district as a Saltbrook fourth‑grade teacher (circa 2014) and served the past three years as assistant principal at Allen W. Roberts.

As part of the personnel motion the board approved the abolishment of the prior combined middle/high‑school principal position and an assistant principal position covering grades 7–8, and adopted separate job descriptions for a high‑school principal and a middle‑school principal. The superintendent said the change is intended to provide more focused leadership for grades 7–8 and grades 9–12. The board also approved revisions to the student assistance coordinator and middle‑school counselor job descriptions that reflect the building restructure. Dr. Zirpoli said the district will post the middle‑school principal opening internally and externally and aims to present a candidate at the April 24 board meeting.

Board members thanked outgoing joint‑principal leader Mr. Henry for five years of service in the combined role and discussed the committee process used for hiring. The personnel items were grouped under the board’s personnel agenda and were approved during roll call.

No dissenting votes were recorded on the personnel agenda during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","New Providence Board of Education Meeting - 3/27/25","oneSentenceSummary","The New Providence Board of Education approved personnel restructuring to restore separate middle‑ and high‑school principals, appointed Miss Allen as Saltbrook principal and posted for a middle‑school principal vacancy.","taxTitle","New Providence School District, School Districts, New Jersey","taxId",72624,"location","New Jersey","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6620733,"New Providence Board honors four Teachers of the Year, including high school ESL teacher Brenda Avila",2503,476000,2979000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2804435-70f9b4b8b8cdd7d5428f439e1af90c24&start=476&end=2979","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2804435-70f9b4b8b8cdd7d5428f439e1af90c24/thumbnail_476000.jpg","/articles/6620733/New-Jersey/New-Providence-Board-honors-four-Teachers-of-the-Year-including-high-school-ESL-teacher-Brenda-Avila","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6620733-53d5b936b4bfa2b3ae8519e0d72a9548/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184065&Signature=Ps7u9FqMTP16GEHcYtM-bGAMJocRSxhgdU9Mfypb41lQzV9oGd3wZ0RZbDtxH8Y6QLYQNRqFzm0k91i37o~yqbvIuTzeM1vUWZ7xiu261zD0zGmLvtbkG6k3hvcMfqwZAdozjbWqblpmYAEzh-bIpfN9kbbctCEJcQanf-7yvcBacY1uglkwBLIJKPpFrqgqPIiTmzd81joC~st-d81V2A~weixsyZwEwZ9wHqYTA6vKhsv~T1oU~dDke4hw27IaEPj8FSYUftcap8-TEGjfrCW6OpMvH5XEgQTBx2MC4I476Po57IBLLWIwPWm8HbWH8a8Mg8RbcGX3C0hWNK0GDg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Education of the Borough of New Providence recognized four district educators as its 2025 Teachers of the Year at its March 27 meeting.

Brenda Avila was named New Providence High School Teacher of the Year. Board and school leaders said Avila, an English as a Second Language teacher, led a student‑led tutoring program in collaboration with the bilingual honor society, coordinated WIDA testing, organized multilingual family nights and professional development for staff, and helped create a snack program and other supports for multilingual learners. When administrators surprised Avila with the award, Avila reportedly told her students, “I do this for you,” according to the high school presenter.

Brandon Hilf was named New Providence Middle School Teacher of the Year. Presenters praised Hilf’s work in special education, his leadership on the bell schedule committee, his roles coaching and advising extracurriculars (including leading the district’s new middle‑school esports program), and his service teaching and coaching across district schools.

Bonnie Cabezas was named Allen W. Roberts Teacher of the Year. Allen W. Roberts principal remarks described Cabezas’s 17 years in the school, her classroom practices such as a family‑focused newsletter and hands‑on learning projects, and parent testimonials that credited her with improving students’ engagement and long‑term study habits.

Kristen Salisbury was named Saltbrook School Teacher of the Year. Saltbrook’s principal presented a poem written by Salisbury’s third‑grade students and cited classroom activities and the teacher’s emphasis on kindness, creativity and community.

The recognition segment also included a student report with school events and athletics accomplishments: a culinary arts “cake wars” contest, spring musical performances, SAT School Day, All‑State orchestra acceptances for two students, and a girls’ basketball team that won the NJSIAA Group 1 sectional championship. Board members and administrators congratulated the award recipients and their families.

The ceremony concluded with group photos and a short recess before the board moved on to routine business.","The Board of Education recognized Brenda Avila (New Providence High School), Brandon Hilf (New Providence Middle School), Bonnie Cabezas (Allen W. Roberts), and Kristen Salisbury (Saltbrook) as the district's 2025 Teachers of the Year and highlighted programs and student achievements across the district.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6620725,"Board approves routine business, policy readings and revised 2024–25 calendar; votes unanimous",928,3536000,4464000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2804435-70f9b4b8b8cdd7d5428f439e1af90c24&start=3536&end=4464","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2804435-70f9b4b8b8cdd7d5428f439e1af90c24/thumbnail_3536000.jpg","/articles/6620725/New-Jersey/Board-approves-routine-business-policy-readings-and-revised-202425-calendar-votes-unanimous","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6620725-3899eaea6a7164efff63c0d287d130f9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184065&Signature=dhvsVgz7uno~gSckh5j9xMPUq~ZIhOu8D4Vh3M4~5l5Qi0cRV9SpV6TDMduOjSkQNNPSdwLDxTYNxNnfw9RCpRiDK5LYX6TgWPxgz29Q5OaIqkSWwV2phKJU~aTYNsbiAofIoOOMTwiepGx~p-OBK5EMYSTM~ETqLWHQ3biMCCfDuK1jWdZUICpsuzduDG2FlnzyrzWkiBS100V9uyjPlVCnCCk-llWYkgLh6yZ7SjBS5cfc~LijSRazLP-i8wBh-olrlcjDmpGLxyZ1hlDRdw4mswL8GN805418F5702sb~JxweJfSnHJoYOdK5DwV1Mcm5BOdy1v7feS5Hm9aslw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The New Providence Board of Education conducted routine business and approved a package of agenda items by roll call at its March 27 meeting, and it voted unanimously to revise the 2024–25 school calendar to use two unused inclement weather days on Monday, April 21 and Friday, May 23.

The board approved the minutes of the business and closed meeting of Feb. 20. Finance items numbered 1 through 9 on the agenda and facilities item 1 were approved in separate motions and roll calls. Education agenda items 1 through 3 and personnel agenda items 1 through 10 were also approved by roll call.

Policy actions included first reads of new and revised policies and regulations: Policy 3351 and 4351 (Healthy Workplace Environment for teaching staff and support staff), Policy 5512 (Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying), Policy/Regulation 5533 (Student Smoking), Policy/Regulation 7441 (Electronic Surveillance in School Buildings and on School Grounds), and Regulation 8820 (flag display practices). The board also held a second read of Policy 9163 (Spectator Code of Conduct for interscholastic events). Board presenters described the first/second reads as mandated revisions and district clarifications arising from guidance and agreements with education and law enforcement partners.

Calendar revision: Superintendent Dr. Zirpoli explained the district calendar contains four built‑in emergency days for the 2024–25 school year, of which one had already been used, leaving three. Under the teachers’ negotiated contract one of the remaining emergency days must be scheduled as a holiday on Friday, May 23 (the Friday of Memorial Day weekend); the third unused day was placed on Monday, April 21 (Easter Monday) by board motion and roll call so the district can avoid conflicts with statewide testing, AP exams and end‑of‑year events in May and June.

Public comment on the calendar revision drew no speakers. The board then recessed for a closed session on student matters.

Votes at a glance:
- Approval of minutes (Business and Closed meeting, Feb. 20): Passed (roll call unanimous)
- Finance items 1–9: Passed (roll call unanimous)
- Facilities item 1: Passed (roll call unanimous)
- Education items 1–3: Passed (roll call unanimous)
- Personnel items 1–10 (including Saltbrook principal appointment and job description changes): Passed (roll call unanimous)
- First reads/adoptions (Policy/Regulation 3351, 4351, 5512, 5533, 7441, Regulation 8820): Presented and approved as first reads (roll call recorded as aye)
- Second read Policy 9163 (Spectator Code of Conduct): Approved on second read (roll call recorded as aye)
- Calendar revision: Resolution to use two unused inclement weather days on Monday, April 21 and Friday, May 23: Passed (roll call unanimous)

The meeting minutes and agenda documents contain the official text for each motion and the full roll‑call record.","At its March 27 meeting the New Providence Board approved minutes, finance, facilities, education and personnel items; accepted first/second reads of several policies and unanimously adopted a revised 2024–25 calendar using two unused inclement weather days on April 21 and May 23.","actionData","errors"]

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