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Swedesboro‑Woolwich board approves District Improvement Plan and greenlights staff development, first readings of multiple policy updates
Summary
The board approved the District Improvement Plan (DIP) following an amendment, authorized professional development presentations and placed several policy changes on first reading, including revisions to Curriculum Content and Educational Equity policies.
The Swedesboro‑Woolwich Board of Education on Oct. 9 approved the District Improvement Plan (DIP) as submitted following a motion to amend the attachment to reflect discussed revisions. The motion to amend was made by Alfred Beaver and Laurie Cecala‑Read and recorded as carrying unanimously (All yes, 8‑0).
Committee reports highlighted tiered classroom supports, a planned 6th grade moving‑up ceremony and a review of gender distributions in classrooms. The board approved the HIB self‑assessment for 2023–24, the Chapter 192/193 non‑public services agreement with the Gloucester County Special Services School District, and the IDEA final report submission for FY 2024.
Professional development and training approvals included CPR certification courses to be provided by Chris Lewis, and paid presentations on co‑teaching models (Kimberly Tucker), high‑engagement mathematics strategies (Denis Sheeran) and differentiating instruction through AI‑powered pathways (Lo Logramos Consulting / Noemi Rodriquez). Costs and hourly limits were recorded in the agenda; for example, Kimberly Tucker’s session was approved not to exceed six hours at $300 per hour, and Noemi Rodriquez’s engagement not to exceed $5,000.
The board also approved the District Nursing Service Plan and the Biannual Statement of Assurance regarding paraprofessional staff use. Multiple policies were listed for first reading, including Policy 2200 (Curriculum Content), 1140 (Educational Equity Policies/Affirmative Action), and 5337 (Service Animals). Board members asked clarifying questions during discussion: Dr. Kellogg explained that the proposed Comet Café program at Walter Hill is intended to provide practical life‑skill practice for students, and board members requested clarification about the limited participation for the Woolwich Fall Clean‑Up event.
Motions on these items were recorded as unanimous where noted (e.g., amendment to DIP, All yes, 8‑0).
