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Superintendent's report spotlights mock-trial champions, cultural events and new hires
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Gruccio highlighted student and program achievements across the district — including a county mock-trial win, undefeated girls' basketball and Lunar New Year and Black History Month events — and introduced several new district hires.
At the February 17 board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Gruccio used her report to summarize a string of student accomplishments and district initiatives, from arts and athletics to early-learning expansion.
Dr. Gruccio singled out recent student successes: the academic triathlon team that placed first in the county, mock-trial champions Carter and Ava who advanced to regional competition, and a girls' basketball team that remained undefeated. "These folks are practicing at night, really had a lot of passion and interest in this mock trial," she said, acknowledging student commitment and the staff who supported them.
Student representative Eva described the mock-trial win as a rare achievement for the district and noted the team will compete in regionals Feb. 25 at the New Jersey Law Center. "I'm just very proud of our team," Eva said. Fellow student Carter added highlights about student panels on AI in classrooms, performances by acapella groups and language-department accomplishments including Seal of Biliteracy awards.
Dr. Gruccio also reviewed cultural and climate efforts: Black History Month student-led assemblies, Chinese New Year activities at Miller School, and a district equity event planned for March 25. She thanked staff and community partners (including Atlantic Care and local artists) for programming and family engagement. The superintendent noted preschool enrollment and program expansion plans and described facility and safety investments across schools.
During personnel reports, the superintendent introduced new employees in front of the board and public, including an armed guard and multiple custodial and paraprofessional hires. Board members thanked student reps and administrators and approved the routine personnel and committee items on the agenda.
The board closed public comment after a resident praised district cultural programming and urged clearer referendum mailings before vote-by-mail packets are distributed. The meeting adjourned after member comments and a voice vote.
