Belleville School Board Prepares for 2025-2026 Year with Initiatives and Events

The Belleville Public School District Board of Education meeting on August 14, 2025, focused on preparations for the upcoming school year and community engagement initiatives. The meeting began with a roll call confirming a quorum, followed by the approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

Student government representative Jocelyn Sepulvina highlighted several upcoming events, including a freshman orientation on August 19, which will provide tours and information for new students and their parents. Additionally, a back-to-school supply drive is scheduled for August 21 at Belleville School Number 7, featuring a giveaway of backpacks and school supplies, along with food trucks and entertainment.

Superintendent Dr. Alfonso reported on the district's productive summer, emphasizing a leadership retreat that focused on vision planning and communication strategies for the 2025-2026 school year. He noted the importance of establishing quality communication within the district and shared that over $30,000 in external funding had been reallocated to support summer programs, benefiting the district financially.

Looking ahead, Dr. Alfonso encouraged families to participate in the upcoming backpack drive and emphasized the importance of completing lunch applications, which are crucial for accessing free and reduced lunch programs and securing necessary funding for the district.

The meeting underscored the district's commitment to community involvement and effective communication as it gears up for the new school year, with the first day of classes set for September 4.