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Belleville expands 'Building Men' mentorship after awards; district cites declines in referrals and failures
Summary
Trustees recognized the Building Men program May 19, 2025 and heard school leaders report declines in disciplinary referrals and class failures among participating boys as the program expanded across the district.
The Belleville Township Public School District honored students from its Building Men mentorship program at the May 19, 2025 Board of Education meeting and heard district leaders report early, measurable improvements tied to the program.
Dr. Pastor and program lead Caleb Rhodes presented awards to Building Men participants and credited mentors and community partners for supporting the program’s expansion. Dennis Meralda, the program’s creator, attended and presented several honors. A number of teachers, counselors and school staff recognized student recipients by name.
District presenters said Building Men began as a middle‑school mentorship pilot and expanded to the high school and every elementary…
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