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Superintendent highlights calendar changes, new chatbot and turf-field rules; cites improved SAT and graduation rates
Summary
The superintendent reviewed calendar updates, introduced a website chatbot, said the district's new turf field is in full use (permit-only), highlighted improved SAT and graduation rates, and flagged chronic absenteeism as an ongoing concern.
Dr. Lieberman, South River Public School District superintendent, reviewed several operational and programmatic updates during the meeting, including calendar changes, a new website chatbot, the district's new turf field rules and a summary of recent school performance data.
Dr. Lieberman said the calendar has been adjusted: May 16 will be a full day for students and staff, and May 22 will be an early-release day for students while remaining a full day for staff to allow professional development and preparations for the annual curriculum fair. The superintendent also announced a new chatbot on the district website intended to help families and community members find district information more easily.
On facilities, Dr. Lieberman said the district’s new turf field “is now in full use,” noting it was used for fall soccer and is being used for spring baseball and softball. She said field use is by permit only, that pedestrians may not use the field while it is in instructional or athletic use, and that the field is used during the day for PE and elementary recess.
Dr. Lieberman asked the community to help keep the field clean and reminded families that the district included a link to school performance reports in its communications. She said the district’s SAT scores and graduation rates exceed the state average and that the district continues to see an above-average number of students earning the Seal of Biliteracy. She also said chronic absenteeism remains a concern and urged parents to work with the district to address it.
Dr. Lieberman closed by inviting families to the curriculum fair on May 22 from 5 to 7 p.m.; she said the STAR Lab will be replaced this year by a petting zoo and that the high school academic programs and the middle-school art show will be on display, with a wellness fair at the ELC.
Board members thanked Dr. Lieberman and district staff for the work reflected in the performance results.
