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Superintendent announces Pilas Institute, outlines leases and Hornblower remediation

Belleville Public School District Board of Education · February 12, 2026
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Summary

Superintendent Dr. Eric Alfonso described a new Pilas Institute for high school leadership and college exposure, announced consolidation of several leased properties (nonrenewal of 335 Union Ave; concluded leases at 155 William St and 387 Union Ave) and gave an operational update on a pipe incident at Hornblower Early Childhood Center with remediation planned over 2–3 weeks.

Superintendent Dr. Eric Alfonso used the board meeting to outline programmatic and facilities changes for the Belleville Public School District, including a new student leadership initiative and a realignment of leased space.

Alfonso described the Pilas Institute (Empowering Intercultural Leaders for Academic Success) as a successor to Project Adelante that will give participating high-school students leadership development, structured mentorship and college-exposure activities.…

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