The Moorestown Board of Education meeting on May 20 served as a time to reflect and recognize.
New Superintendent Timothy Rehm began the meeting by discussing his new contract and vision for the future. This was the first meeting held since Rehm was named the permanent superintendent.
“I am honored that the Board of Education and the community have selected me as the superintendent for the district,” Rehm said. “I am committed to continuing the educational excellence this community has come to expect, and I am pleased that the community has put their faith in me to do the job.”
Rehm’s contract is a standard A5, three-year agreement that will commence July 1. The executive county superintendent approved the contract before the board approved it.
“We wanted to secure his contract expeditiously,” said Don Mishler, president of the board. “A lot of towns are looking for superintendents, and we knew Rehm fit in perfectly with what we wanted.”
In keeping with the theme of the meeting, the board also acknowledged staff members who will be retiring this year. Nearly all retirees were present to accept their certificates, along with the applause of those in attendance.
“It was important to us to show our gratitude to the teachers and staff members who were retiring this year.” Mishler said. “They have all done a wonderful job in their careers at Moorestown, and they deserved all the praise and applause they got.”
The last bit of recognition went to student achievements. The board recognized the various clubs and teams that received honors this year, including the state champion boys swimming team and robotics team.
The robotics team was present at the meeting and gave a brief demonstration of some of the work they have been doing in the hall before the meeting. Board members and attendees alike were able to play with the gadgets.
“I had a blast with the robotics team,” Mishler said. “The gadgets they brought showcase just how hard the students have worked this year.”
In other news:
• The board approved the summer programs issued by the Moorestown Township Public School District.
• The board approved changes to the student lunch programs in private schools for disabled students. Schools included Yale School Southeast, Garfield Park Academy and Archway Schools.
• The next Board of Education meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 24.
