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Cherry Hill Public Schools 2020:
A clear vision for the future
Submitted to
The Cherry Hill Board of Education
on
December 19, 2017
Submitted by
Joseph N. Meloche, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
Lynn Shugars, CPA, Assistant Superintendent for BusinessCherry Hill Public School District
Mission Statement
We shall provide all children with an education that develops open-minded thinkers
with the strong academic and interpersonal skills to thrive in an ever-changing world
and make it a better place for all.
Belief Statements
Because we value high quality education, we believe:
• All students can and will learn
• All learning must be standards-based, challenging, relevant, and developmentally
appropriate
• All students need positive relationships with faculty and staff members
• All learning must occur in safe and secure environments
• All staff will dedicate themselves to supporting student achievement
• A variety of instructional modalities and technology tools must be used to accomplish
student learning
Because we value creative, open-minded thinking, we believe:
• Students must be prepared to explore multiple perspectives
• Students must be able to analyze new ideas in ways that show healthy skepticism
• Students must be able to communicate respectfully with people from different cultures and
backgrounds
• Students must have the opportunity to demonstrate proper respect, responsibility, and
positive citizenship in their schools and community
Because we strive to produce well-prepared, inspired graduates, we believe:
• Students must graduate from our district ready and prepared to enter college and/or careers
• Schools must partner with families and our community to foster lifelong learning
• Students must be supported in their efforts to master social and emotional skills
• Students must be supported in their efforts to develop and pursue meaningful goals
• Staff must be supported in their efforts to grow professionally and to enhance their
knowledge and improve their skills
Adopted: May 23, 2017“Cherry Hill Public Schools 2020: A clear vision for the future” The background – During the course of the last eighteen months, the district has met with the various stakeholders in the educational community to identify what is of most value and importance. Clearly identified needs have emerged as a result of this work. Some of those needs are currently being addressed by the district, including: an examination of purchasing protocols, an examination of staffing at the four levels of education, and the preparation for the implementation of full day kindergarten in each of the district’s twelve elementary schools. Many of the needs that have been identified cannot be accomplished through the district’s regular budgeting and capital improvement process. A central piece of the discussions involved the creation and adoption of new mission statement for the district, which guides the identification of the projects to be included in the improvement process. School specific projects will be identified during the selection of projects to be included within the referendum. This will occur between January – March 2018. All 19 schools in the district will be included in the referendum. Why now? Through the use of Capital Reserve and School Development Authority Grant funds, the District has been able to maintain a steady capital program to address smaller projects and needs. However, the needs of the district are now greater than those resources can accommodate. As a school district, Cherry Hill will be debt free in the 2019-2020 school year.
October 2, 2018 Referendum Project Areas
Toilet Room Upgrades
All Purpose Rooms
Classroom Casework
Upgrade of Instructional Small Group Instruction Rooms
Spaces Media Center Upgrades and Reconfiguration
Student Lockers
Locker Rooms
Large Group Instruction Room Alterations
Entrance Vestibules
Interior Cameras
Security Exterior Cameras
Perimeter & Site Lighting
Key Card Access
Kitchen Upgrades
Repair, Replace & Construct Elevators
HVAC Replacements
HVAC Upgrades
HVAC Control Upgrades
Roofing Replacement
Site Drainage
Masonry & Envelope Repairs
Infrastructure Interior Door Replacement
Replace Interior Door Hardware
Exterior Door Replacement
Ceiling Replacement
Interior Lighting
Entrance Canopies
Interior & Exterior Wall Replacement
Sanitary Sewer Lines
Stage Alterations and Access
Stage Creation
Auditorium Upgrades and Refurbishing
Community Spaces Stadium Upgrades
Field Drainage
Backstops
Bleachers
Paving
Hard Surfaces Concrete
CurbingTimeline
September 2016 BOE Committee Meetings: Dissemination of materials and tasks.
Charge to BOE members and administrative liaisons to identify
needs.
Notify public of BOE committee goal work on Twitter, Facebook and
website
October 2016 BOE Committee Meetings: Focused discussion and organization of
materials and tasks.
Presentation to Zone PTA regarding the process, request for input
Fall 2016 Create and conduct community survey
Host community roundtable discussions
November 2016 BOE Committee Meetings: Focused discussion and organization of
materials and tasks.
December 2016 BOE Committee Meetings: Preparation of materials to be presented
to the Strategic Planning Committee
January 2017 Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent/Board Secretary will
present the comprehensive information received from other BOE
committees
Clarifying questions to be shared with other BOE committees
February 2017 BOE Committee meetings – focused discussion to refine information
and feedback that was collected
March 2017 BOE Committee meetings – focused discussion to refine information
and feedback that was collected
April 2017 BOE Committee meetings – review of final recommendations to be
made to the Strategic Planning Committee
May 2017 Strategic Planning Committee holds formal discussion on final
document to be presented to the full BOEFinal presentation at the May 23, 2017 Action meeting
June 2017 BOE Committee meetings: discussion of the CHPS 2020
report/presentation
BOE Committee meetings: discussion of Goals Statements for the
2017-2018 academic year
Full presentation of the CHPS 2020 report to Zone PTA
Publication of CHPS 2020: a clear vision for the future presentation
Community roundtable discussions
July 2017 Adoption of new Board of Education Goals for 2017-2018
August 2017 Publication of additional community meetings, “Coffee and
Conversation with the Superintendent”
26 meetings are scheduled to be held August 2017 through June 2018
September 2017 BOE Committee Meeting Updates
Completion of Long Range Facilities Plan
Community Conversations
October 2017 BOE Committee Meeting Updates
Completion of Long Range Facilities Plan
Community Conversations
Presentation to Zone PTA regarding the progress on the plan
November 2017 BOE Committee Meeting Updates
Completion of Long Range Facilities Plan
Community Conversations
December 2017 Formal Presentation to the Board of Education at the Committee of
the Whole Meeting on December 5, 2017Community Conversations
Adoption of the Cherry Hill 2020 Plan – December 19, 2017
January 2018 Prepare specifications and schematic plans for items to be included in
a referendum
Community Conversations
February 2018 Prepare specifications and schematic plans for items to be included in
a referendum
Community Conversations
March 2018 Board of Education Adoption of the Referendum Project Application
Submittal of the Referendum Project Application to the New Jersey
Department of Education
Community Conversations
April – August 2018 Community Conversations
Identify and share specific projects for each school
June/July 2018 Board of Education adopts formal resolution authorizing the
referendum
September 2018 Board of Education presentation on the referendum
Community Conversations
Back to School Night Presentations
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