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PLEASE NOTE... BOARD MEETING CHANGE OF LOCATION
Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 7:00 PM.
The meeting will be held at the Cedar Hill School Multi-Purpose Room. 

NJEA Hero Award Winner John Gullifer
Philadelphia Eagles' Omar Gaither presents Mr. Gullifer with the award

RANDOM DRUG TESTING OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

At its November 10, 2008 meeting, the Board of Education heard a presentation on random drug testing for high school students who participate in extracurricular activities, and those who request parking privileges. A committee of administrators and school counselors has studied the issue for two years, and along with Hunterdon Central Principal Christina Steffner, presented an overview of their findings. The meeting was held at 7:00 PM in the William Annin Middle School auditorium.  Please click here to view the presentation.

Click for related information...
Information on Random Drug Testing 
Student drug-testing programs: do these programs negatively impact students?
Adapted from a research report (unpublished) of Christina Steffner
Principal Hunterdon Central Regional High School, Flemington, New Jersey, USA
By: C. E. Edwards
July 2008

Drug testing athletes to prevent substance abuse: background and pilot study results of the SATURN (student athlete testing using random notification) study.
Journal of Adolescent Health, Volume 32, Issue 1, , January 2003, Pages 16-25
Linn Goldberg, Diane L. Elliot, David P. MacKinnon, Esther Moe, Kerry S. Kuehl, Liva Nohre, Chondra M. Lockwood.
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WWC Quick Review of the Article "Outcomes of a Prospective Trial of Student-Athlete Drug Testing: The Student Athlete Testing Using Random Notification (SATURN) Study"1
1"Outcomes of a Prospective Trial of Student-Athlete Drug Testing: The Student Athlete Testing Using Random Notification (SATURN) Study." Journal of Adolescent Health 41 (2007) 421-429. Linn Goldberg, Diane Elliot, David P. MacKinnon, Esther L. Moe, Kerry S. Kuehl, Myeongsun Yoon, Aaron Taylor, and Jason Williams.


Friday Folder Update!
We have been sending school-specific information through the individual school Friday Folders, while notices of a more general nature, such as YMCA brochures and Township Recreations flyers, have been sent through the district folder. Please spread the word that all school correspondence is only being sent electronically this year, and that anyone who has not registered their e-mail address will miss receiving important news.

Please click here for frequently asked questions regarding the Friday Folder newsletters. By ‘going green’, we hope to ensure improved communication with our families and community, save money on paper and reproduction, and better serve our environment. You may register both your personal and business addresses, and may also include addresses for children away at college, grandparents, or any others interested in receiving school news.

Thank you for helping us!!

Valerie A. Goger
Superintendent of Schools 

New Board Member appointed...
The Bernards Township Board of education offers its sincere thanks to all of the applicants for the recent Board Vacancy and congratulates the successful candidate, Bev Darvin Cwerner, who was appointed at the October 13th Board meeting. 
 

Please click on the MyNutrikids.com logo below to access the online pre-payment system for school lunches...

(link also found under Parents & Students...Links - Parents & Students)

PLEASE NOTE:
The Home Access Center login and password information for incoming 6th grade students who do not have an older sibling in the district will be mailed home by the end of August. For those incoming 6th grade students with older siblings in the district who have already been assigned HAC login and password information, the login and password information will remain the same for the incoming 6th grader.  

Staff College Bulletin - Fall 2008
Course Offerings & Registration Form - Fall 2008

Additions to the Fall 2008 Staff College Bulletin  

2008-2009 Budget

Home Access Center Link 

Home Access Center Parent/Student Guidelines

Home Access Center User's Guide

Important Links

Parental Rights In Special Education

Instructions for Pre-K – Grade 12 Registration
Registration directions, information and forms.
» Download Registration Instructions (PDF 20KB)

» Download Registration Form (PDF 832KB)

Instant Alert™
To increase our ability to communicate critical information to you, we utilize the Honeywell Instant Alert.
» Visit Honeywell Instant Alert Site
» Download Parent Instructions (PDF 112KB)

2008-2009 District Emergency Weather Guide
Important information about weather emergency notifications 
» Download District Emergency Weather Guide (PDF 64KB)  

Featured Information

The Bernards Township Board of Education is proud to present the 2008 Governor’s Teachers of the Year Recipients.
Congratulations to...
Cindy Cicchino- Cedar Hill School
Kathy Bubser- Liberty Corner School
Susan Bivona- Mount Prospect School
David Persily- Oak Street School
Carol Marin- Ridge High School
John Clark- William Annin Middle School

Changing the Nature of Instruction in Bernards Township
A video presentation on "Changing the Nature of Instruction in Bernards Township" from Techspo 2007
» View the Video Presentation (Requires Windows Media Player )

State Mandated Training
Includes information on Bullying, Sexual Harassment, Substance Abuse, Public Law 504, & Child Abuse
» Download State Mandated Training Guide (PDF 146KB)

School Construction Project - Updated!
Bernards Township Schools Expansion 2005-2008 Information Page
» Visit Schools Expansion Information Page

A Guide to the Special Education Process
A Guide to the Special Education Process, Bernards Township Public School District, Office of Special Services - March 2007
» Download the Guide to the Special Education Process (PDF 240KB)

Child Find Information
Bernards Township Public Schools Child Find Information (ages 3-21)
» Download Child Find Information Notice (PDF 16KB)

District News Archives
Please visit the District News Archives to find older stories and content, including Powerpoint presentations from previous Board of Education meetings.
» Visit District News Archives

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