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West Orange board highlights: teacher award, Kyrie Irving donation and routine approvals
Summary
The board honored Joy Burnett for a 2025 Amistad Commission award, the superintendent announced a donation of middle‑school athletic gear from Kyrie Irving's organization, and the board approved personnel, curriculum, finance and reports items during the Aug. 18 meeting.
President Rock used his report on Aug. 18 to announce that Joy Burnett, a teacher at Redwood, was selected as a 2025 Amistad Commission exemplary teacher in the K–8 category; the award includes $2,500 for the teacher and $2,500 for the district.
"On behalf of the entire board, I offer my sincere congratulations to Miss Burnett," President Rock said, adding that the district is fortunate to…
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