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Photo of Sean McArthur. At its Oct.15 meeting, the Westfield Board of Education approved the appointment of Sean McArthur as supervisor of buildings and grounds, effective January 1, 2020.

Board Appoints New Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds

At its October 15, 2019 meeting, the Westfield Board of Education approved the appointment of Sean McArthur as Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds for the Westfield Public School District, effective January 1, 2020. McArthur succeeds Michael Morris who will retire on December 31 after 25 years of service.
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Superintendent's Synopsis

The Week of Respect, 2019 testing results, a new Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds, and an update on proposed security vestibules were among the topics discussed at the Board of Education meeting on October 15, 2019. Read more in Dr. Dolan's synopsis of the meeting.
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Photo of Jefferson principal Dr. Susie Hung with three students, all wearing mismatched clothing to illustrate how we respect differences.

Week of "Extra" Respect

As public school districts across New Jersey observed the Week of Respect from Oct. 7-11, students and staff in the Westfield Public Schools participated in many lessons and activities emphasizing the meaning of respect and the different ways people show it. “Respect is something we practice daily in Westfield Public Schools,” says Superintendent Dr. Margaret Dolan. “So we call this week the ‘Week of Extra Respect.’”
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Seeking Substitute School Nurses

The Westfield Public School District is seeking Substitute School Nurses who hold appropriate credentials. $175/Daily; $225 for Overnight Field Trips. Please contact Jill Kelly in our Human Resources Department at jkelly@westfieldnjk12.org or (908) 789-4400 x4425. Thank you.
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Superintendent's Synopsis

Recognition of National Merit Semifinalists, a discussion of safety and security, and District Goals for 2019-2020 were among the topics at the Board of Education meeting on September 17. Read more in Dr. Dolan's synopsis.
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McKinley third grader Daniel Zarate Gomez enjoys the English Language Learners (ELL) Summer Experience at Wilson Elementary School.

ELL Experience

The study of animals and their habitats was the focus of the English Language Learners (ELL) Experience, a weeklong summer camp for Westfield students that provides meaningful enrichment activities to help students continue their English language acquisition.
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Photo of exterior of administration building.

Superintendent's Synopsis

An update on new security procedures and a draft architectural building plan for a possible bond referendum on full day kindergarten were among the topics discussed at the August 27 Board of Education meeting. Read more in Dr. Dolan's synopsis.
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