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Board recognizes two retiring teachers and praises student performers; community event receives public commendation
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Summary
The board honored long‑serving teachers Barbara Alta Mariano (41 years) and Ellen Burrowski (25 years), highlighted student athletes and promoted the high‑school production of 'Mamma Mia'; MTEA president Dan Staple praised Dolphin Fest volunteers during public comment.
During opening remarks the board acknowledged two longtime employees who are retiring: Barbara Alta Mariano, identified in the transcript as an MTSE teacher with 41 years of service, and Ellen Burrowski, noted as having 25 years with the district and currently teaching at the middle school. The chair and staff thanked them for their institutional knowledge and service to students and families.
The board also celebrated student achievements: staff introduced several student‑athletes from Manchester Township Elementary and Ridgeway School, mentioning accomplishments in wrestling, baseball, soccer and swimming, including a freshman who qualified in longer‑distance freestyle events.
Speaker 2 encouraged families to attend the high‑school production of 'Mamma Mia' and provided two show times as listed in the transcript.
During public comment, Dan Staple, identified as MTEA president, praised last weekend’s Dolphin Fest, thanked volunteers and staff for participating, and asked the board to recognize the community effort.
What’s next: retirements will be reflected in personnel records; the district will promote the drama performances and acknowledge volunteers as requested during the public comment period.
