We were not able to hold all of our scheduled events due to the school closure.  NJEA allowed us to re-allocate those funds.  We used the re-allocated funds to purchase an engraved pen and flashlight set for the 8th graders and an engraved keychain for the Seniors.  

    I met with the PRIDE/FAST Committee on Friday, July 17th.  It was decided that we would prioritize our PRIDE/FAST fund for any events related to  Virtual/Covid learning or social justice.  After those events have been processed any remaining funds will be distributed to any other events that have been submitted.  

     Please keep in mind that the purpose of PRIDE and FAST grants are to show the community all of the wonderful things our local association does that are not funded by the Board of Ed, but by our union dues.  PRIDE events can be a 1 time event.  For example:  Book Giveaway at Harvest Festival each year, Trick or Treating at Elem. # 2 or the Giveaway at the District Holiday Concert.   FAST stands for Families and Schools Together Work for Children program works to encourage families to be involved in their children’s education, to enhance their academic progress, and to feel welcome in public schools. FAST is a coalition of education advocates, community groups, and schools working together to foster family involvement and are events that have to happen more than one time. For example: Mr. Farrow’s Community Conversation Circles that take place over the course of a few months and encourage community participants to attend each event.  Unless the events are in conjunction with an already established school event such as Back to School Night, staff involvement must be voluntary.