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Bristol Borough SD board accepts retirements from long‑service teachers totaling about 205 years
Summary
Board approved retirements for multiple veteran teachers effective end of the 2024–25 school year; members said the combined service totaled about 205 years and praised retiring staff.
The board approved the retirements of several veteran staff effective at the end of the 02/2025 school year. The list presented at the meeting included Kristen Faith (30 years), Joanne Mazzocchi (30 years), Brenda Horwitz (transcript initially listed as "Brenda Hours," corrected in discussion to Horwitz; 28 years), Lori Halkowski (30 years), Donna LaRosa (24 years), Samra Druther (22 years) and Patricia Connolly (21 years).
Board members reflected on the difficulty of replacing long‑serving teachers. One board member summarized the group as representing "205 years of experience" leaving the district. The board carried the motion approving the retirements after a second and vote; several members offered personal thanks and anecdotes about retired staff contributions during COVID‑era response and everyday service.
