Dear School Community, I hope you are doing well, staying healthy, and staying together and strong as we continue to face the health emergency. School buildings will not reopen on March 30. The districts in Bergen County have been told to prepare and plan for distance learning to continue in two week intervals. If we are told to return to the buildings within the next two weeks, we will. If we are told to continue to provide distance learning beyond the two weeks, we will do so. The next two week interval begins on Monday March 30 and runs through Thursday, April 9. Spring Recess … [Read more...] about Continuation of Distance Learning
March 20, 2020
Dear Rutherford Community, We have officially completed Distance Learning Day 3 and I am very proud of our students, parents, teachers and community for adjusting so quickly. Just last week we were educating 2,700 students within the four walls of our classrooms. In less than two days, we prepared, adapted, modified, and are now successfully educating all of those students at home. As the nature of COVID-19 seems to change hourly, we continue to grow and adapt as we embark further into this uncharted territory. That being said, I wanted to provide you with some updates. With the … [Read more...] about March 20, 2020
School Closure/Distance Learning
County Executive James Tedesco has ordered the closing of all county public schools beginning Monday, March 16 in response to the rising numbers of COVID-19 in Bergen County. This is not a decision we take lightly, as we know the inconvenience it will bring, but we have been gearing up for this possibility and are solidifying plans to continue educating our students. As of this writing, there have been NO presumed or confirmed cases of COVID-19 “coronavirus” connected to our school community. Please understand that the situation is changing rapidly, and we are making decisions and … [Read more...] about School Closure/Distance Learning
Board of Education Meeting Monday, March 16, 2020
The Board of Education meeting planned for Monday, March 16 will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the High School cafeteria. However, the presentation by Parette Somjen Architects and EPIC Management will not take place. It will be rescheduled for the April 6 meeting. Seats will be placed 6 feet apart, as recommended by the NJ Department of Health, and anyone who does not feel well should not attend. … [Read more...] about Board of Education Meeting Monday, March 16, 2020