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Belleville schools expand partnership with Montclair State for three-year professional learning pilot
Summary
The board heard a proposal to extend and expand a multi-year partnership with Montclair State University to support professional learning communities and pre‑service teacher placements in Belleville.
The Belleville Public School District board discussed a three-year pilot partnership with Montclair State University to support professional learning communities (PLCs) for the district’s teachers and to increase opportunities for Montclair’s pre‑service teachers.
Dr. D’Elia introduced the agenda item (11.23) and asked Montclair State representative Dr. Bagliere to address the board. Dr. Bagliere described the long-standing relationship between the district and Montclair State, saying, “Montclair State University and Belleville Public Schools has been in partnership for many years through the Montclair State network for educational renewal. ... I’m very excited to be part of expanding our partnership, through professional learning communities that we hope will serve your teachers as well as our pre service teachers.”
Board members and the superintendent acknowledged district staff who supported the partnership, including Mr. Lipo, Ms. Shanklin, Ms. McIntyre, Ms. Kuco, Ms. Marietta and Mr. Mediate. The superintendent described the collaboration as a pilot to run for three years in Belleville, intended to provide ongoing professional development for current teachers and pathways for new teachers.
Why it matters: a formal three-year PLC pilot positions the district to pair in-service teachers with university support and expand pre-service clinical placements; such partnerships can affect professional development scheduling and future hiring pipelines.
What’s next: the partnership details were placed on the board agenda (item 11.23) for formal consideration; the district will proceed with steps to implement the pilot if the board adopts the resolution.
Quotes “...we are so excited to invest more in you,” Dr. Bagliere told the board, describing reciprocal benefits for the university and district.
Acknowledgments The superintendent acknowledged the district staff who helped bring the partnership forward and invited the board president and vice president to join for a photo with Dr. Bagliere.
