PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Public Business Meeting of the Fort Lee Board of Education will be held Monday, December 18, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. and immediately go into Executive Session. The Board will reconvene into the Public Business Meeting at approximately 7:30 p.m. The Public Business Meeting will be held at the Lewis F. Cole Intermediate School Cafetorium for a limited number of the public. The public meeting will also be live-streamed utilizing Zoom videoconferencing. Official action will be taken. Please join the Zoom Public Business Meeting at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89062779139

Fort Lee High School’s International Thespian Society and Academy of Theatre Arts will be performing CLUE, based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn and written by Sandy Rustin, a mystery straight out of a game. It’s a dark and stormy night, and you’ve been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well…dead. So whodunnit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Clue, written by Sandy Rustin, is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist.

In honor of Veteran’s Day, the Fort Lee High School Student Council along with the Board of Education, administration, and staff, invites you to participate in honoring our heroes. The front of our historic high school will be decorated with American flags. Each flag will represent and honor past and present members of our Armed Forces. Additionally, flags will represent those who serve our community, such as members of the police department, fire department, and emergency medical technicians. Please consider honoring these great men and women by purchasing a flag for their service. Each flag costs one dollar and will represent all honorees for their service. All proceeds will go towards the Fort Lee VFW Programs.

Ages 4-16 Register today at www.fortleebaseball.com

This November, we are thrilled to introduce the Brownie Fall Adventure series—a virtual series designed specifically for 2nd and 3rd graders. This fantastic program is open to Girls new to Girl Scouts. Throughout this virtual series, girls will have the chance to explore the rich traditions of Girl Scouting through educational, engaging, and fun activities, all while making new friends.

Online Registration Continues

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A: 7C-6.6, school districts and charter schools must, by October 1 of each year, provide parents or guardians certain information on any State assessment of commercially developed standardized assessment that will be administered in that school year. The following information pertains to Fort Lee School Districts’ standardized assessments being administered during the 2023-2024 school year:

New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment Spring 2023 Administration Fort Lee Public Schools August 21, 2023

Annual Integrated Pest Management Notice for School Year 2023 - 2024

We are proud to announce the induction of Yaneixa Hermoso, Class of 1997, and Thomas Hur, Class of 1995, into Fort Lee High School's Academic Hall of Fame. Congratulations!

School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act

• To be used as a standards-based complement to the resources used by educators in their classrooms to evaluate the needs of students. • Administered quickly, in person, and provides general information about the levels of support that students may need

The School Performance Reports reflect the New Jersey Department of Education's commitment to providing parents, students and school communities with a large variety of information about each school and district. These reports can be used as a tool to help evaluate whether all students have equitable access to high quality education. We encourage you to use these reports to learn more, start conversations, and engage.

The Fort Lee Public Schools provide a level of course rigor and student achievement leading to successful 21st century education and career choices for our pupils. The Fort Lee Public Schools provide bias-free, barrier-free access for all students to facilities, courses, programs, activities and services, regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender, religion, disability or socioeconomic status.

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:7C-6.6, school districts and charter schools must, by October 1 of each year, provide parents or guardians certain information on any State assessment or commercially developed standardized assessment that will be administered in that school year.

Health Curriculum Consent Forms are now available in the Genesis Parent Portal. Parents will receive an email notifying them to complete the form. Parents of students in grades Kindergarten, grade 3 and grade 10 will not be prompted to complete the form as there will not be designated Health units taught at these grade levels.

On September 2, the New Jersey Department of Health released updated COVID-19 public health guidelines for schools. The attached document outlines the protocols that will be implemented in the Fort Lee School District in response to COVID-19.

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Dear Fort Lee families: At our most recent scheduled Board of Education meeting the Fort Lee Board of Education voted unanimously to approve Board Policy 1648.11 - The Road Forward COVID-19 Health and Safety. This policy contains an attachment of the District Reopening Plan. In its current format it follows the recommendations of the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH). These recommendations make the wearing of masks; optional beginning March 7, 2022. This plan does describe the conditions that must exist for this recommendation to remain. If there are significant increases in school and/or community related transmission, the District in consultation with the local health department may reinstate some measures to mitigate the spread. Please be reminded, regardless of the decision each family may make, we respect and understand that decision. We will not tolerate bullying, harassment or intimidation on any of our campuses. We teach our children to be respectful and we ask all stakeholders of the same respect. If there are any questions regarding the wearing of masks please contact your child’s school. Thank you for your continued support. Robert Kravitz Superintendent of Schools