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District reports higher anti-bullying self‑assessment scores; special‑education parent meetings scheduled
Summary
Grant Hillerbrand presented the district's 2023‑24 Anti‑Bullying Bill of Rights Act self‑assessment, reporting a district average of 73.27 (max 78) and inviting corrections before Dec. 9; parents asked about a special‑education parent advisory group and staff said meetings begin Dec. 10.
District staff told the board that the Gloucester Township Public Schools' 2023‑24 self‑assessment under the Anti‑Bullying Bill of Rights Act showed improved scores, with a district average of 73.27 out of a possible 78.
Grant Hillerbrand, introduced as the supervisor of student support services, told the board the scores for the district had increased from 70.7 two years ago to 71.81 last year and to 73.27 this year. He said full reports and school‑level scores are posted on the district website and invited board members and the public to submit corrections before the Dec. 9 agenda deadline.
During public comment, several parents pressed the district about parent advisory structures for special education. A parent asked whether a state‑mandated parent group (CPEG/SEPAG/CPAC nomenclature) existed in the district; staff replied that Dr. Martin has held meetings, posted surveys and scheduled parent group meetings (the first is set for Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in this room) and that more information would be posted publicly.
Why it matters: The self‑assessment is a compliance requirement under New Jersey law and is used to measure schools’ implementation of antibullying programs; the higher district average suggests incremental improvement. The questions from parents highlight ongoing concerns about outreach and notification to special‑education families.
What’s next: Staff said there is an opportunity to submit edits through Dec. 9; the district also said it will post and distribute clear notices about upcoming special‑education parent meetings and recommended communication steps (a text alert to alert families that an email with a flyer is incoming).
