District Announcements

  • EQUITY AUDIT REPORT
     
    Dear LPS Community:
     
    We are pleased to share the Equity Audit Report provided to us from a2z Consulting.  The report includes both qualitative and quantitative data from their equity audit of Livingston Public Schools.  The audit was commissioned last spring in order to gather feedback from an outside third-party regarding the impact of our efforts to foster inclusivity and equity in our district.   The report is attached to this email. 
     
    Please remember that, in order to draw conclusions from the report, we will need to systematically unpack the information contained in the document  so that we can truly understand what it tells us.  That process will begin very soon.  
     
    If you are interested in hearing directly from the consultant who oversaw the audit, Dr. Shelly Zion, she will be presenting the results of the audit and specifics of the report at the Board of Education Meeting on December 5, 2023 at 7:00pm in the Heritage Middle School Cafeteria.  There will be an opportunity for the consultant to answer questions from the audience at that time as well.  
    Thank you,
    Matt Block
    Superintendent
     
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  • LONG RANGE FACILITY PLANNING

    BUILDING EXCELLENCE LOGOAs we head into the middle of the 21st Century with record high enrollment, Livingston Public Schools is faced with some important questions. What are the district's future facility needs? What building repairs, improvements and replacements are needed moving forward to provide our students with the best possible education? Livingston Public Schools remains committed to maintaining the legacy of excellence that attracts residents who place a high value on education and who wish to live in a community that exceeds expectations in all areas.

    The district has been pro-actively planning for the future in many ways, including closely monitoring enrollment, commissioning a demographic study, working collaboratively with Township of Livingston officials, and establishing a Long Range Facility Planning Committee.

     

    Visit the district's Long Range Facility Planning webpage to learn more about the committee, and view related presentations and press releases.
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  • DISTRICT GOALS 2023-2024

    Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Matthew J. Block, presented the 2023-2024 District Goals at the Board of Education meeting on October 10, 2023. Developed jointly between the administration and the Board of Education, the 2023-2024 District Goals are the areas that LPS wants to highlight and prioritize this school year. They are aligned with the 2022-2027 Strategic Plan.

    CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE 2023-2024 DISTRICT GOALS PRESENTATION.
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  • A MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

    As many in our community struggle with the frightening images and descriptions of violence in the Middle East, we are concerned about the wellness of our students who may be directly or indirectly impacted by these events. Please read an important message from Dr. Block HERE. 
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  • OCTOBER: A MONTH OF AWARENESS AT LPS!

    Livingston Public Schools joins districts statewide to honor The Week of Respect and School Violence Awareness Week. Our programs will highlight our continued focus and dedication to teaching acceptance, anti-racism, kindness and respect in order to foster positive and safe school environments.

    Week of Respect/School Violence Awareness/Red Ribbon Week

    NJDOE Recommended Weeks
    October 2-6: Week of Respect 
    October 16-20: School Violence Awareness Week 
    October 22-31: Red Ribbon Week 
    October 25: National Wear Red Day

    LEARN MORE HERE!
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    • SCHOOL LOCKDOWN SAFETY TIPS FOR PARENTS:

      LPS takes school security very seriously and follows all of the safety protocols that are practiced regularly with the Livingston Police Department. These protocol include school lockdowns, which are designed to secure schools and protect students during emergency situations. Parents have a part to play in school lockdown safety as well! See below to learn how parents can contribute to school safety during lockdown situations. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT PARENTS CAN DO TO HELP DURING LOCKDOWN SITUATIONS. 
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  • PROCESS FOR ADDRESSING PARENT CONCERNS:

    Livingston Public Schools strives to respond to concerns and/or questions as quickly and effectively as possible. In a school system, as in any organization, the “chain of command” refers to communication levels of authority in the school district.

    VIEW THE PROCESS FOR ADDRESSING PARENT CONCERNS.

    The philosophy behind the chart in the document is to refer community members to those people in the organization who can best solve any concerns or questions that may arise, and then direct them to the appropriate people if issues are not able to be effectively addressed at the first level. Thank you for your continued partnership! 
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  • WELCOME TO THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR!

    Please read this letter from Dr. Block which contains some important reminders about the upcoming school year.

     
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  • WATCH PARENT SAFETY FORUM & GRIEF PROGRAM

    Watch a recording of the Parent Safety Forum & Grief Program that was held on May 30, 2023. 
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  • LPS EQUITY AUDIT

    LPS has hired an experienced, independent, third-party consulting firm that specializes in equity work, to conduct a full equity audit of the district. Over the course of the full audit period beginning May 16, 2023 and spanning four to six months, the auditors will engage in focus group discussions with members of the LPS community including staff, students, and parents. Our Equity Auditors will begin visiting our schools tomorrow. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE LPS EQUITY AUDIT HERE.
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  • APRIL 26, 2023: 2023-2024 SCHOOL BUDGET APPROVED

    On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 (7PM) the Livingston Board of Education unanimously voted to approve the 2023-2024 School Budget. 

    Learn more about the 2023-2024 School Budget.
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  • JANUARY 17, 2023: KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION 2023-2024

    Kindergarten registration for the 2022-2023 school year opens on January 18, 2023. VISIT THE NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION PAGE.
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  • NOVEMBER 15, 2022: WATCH "AROUND THE BLOCK-EDUCATORS IN CARS GETTING COFFEE!"
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  • OCTOBER 19, 2022: STRATEGIC PLAN/PORTRAIT OF A GRADUATE

    LPS Superintendent Dr. Matthew J. Block presented the district's Strategic Plan 2022-2027 to the Board of Education on October 18, 2022. He also introduced the district's Portrait of a Graduate initiative, which is an integral part of the Strategic Plan. View the Strategic Plan and watch the LPS Portrait of a Graduate video here!

     
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