Superintendent's Corner

Please mark your calendars for the NRESC Education Foundation's 2nd Annual Gala on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM at The Grand in Totowa.

Whether you are joining us to celebrate our honorees, support educational initiatives, or simply enjoy an evening with colleagues and friends, we hope you will save the date and be part of this special occasion.

Additional details can be found here:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2nd-annual-nresc-education-foundation-gala

This year's gala promises to be a memorable evening featuring dinner, music, prizes, and fellowship as we come together to support the mission of the NRESC Education Foundation. In recognition of America's 250th Anniversary, our celebration will also honor individuals who have made an extraordinary impact in supporting our nation's veterans and veteran causes.

Our list of honorees is as follows:

• Debby Flower
• John Harris
• Rudolf Hass
• John Hughes
• Cathy Pagano
• Dave Pearson

Our new Mission 150 Challenge, an exciting initiative to support the NRESC Education Foundation and expand opportunities for the students, families, and programs we serve.

The goal is simple: 150 employees securing 150 Hole Sponsors for our 2027 NRESC Education Foundation Golf Outing. If each of us identifies just one local business, contractor, restaurant, community partner, family member, or friend willing to become a Hole Sponsor, together we can raise more than $20,000 to invest back into our organization.

The official challenge will run from September 1 through November 1, with additional details shared at our September Convocation. However, there's no reason to wait! Summer is the perfect time to begin reaching out to potential sponsors, and any sponsorships secured before the challenge begins will count toward the competition.

Thank you for your continued support of the NRESC Education Foundation. Together, we can make a tremendous impact—one sponsor, one employee, one incredible mission at a time!

This summer was a resounding success across our Clifton, Harrison, and Global Campus locations! Through dedicated teamwork, creative instruction, and targeted support, our programs empowered students to unlock their potential, bridge academic gaps, and discover new passions.

At Second Home, July was time to harvest potatoes! Participants saw the whole process through by picking, cleaning, cooking and making potatoes into fun "volcanos". This was a great activity that practiced community involvement, sustainability, conversation, and patience.

On July 23, the NRESC was honored to host our annual statewide Educational Services Commission Summer Retreat, welcoming colleagues from the Educational Services Commissions of Sussex, Union, Hunterdon, and Somerset counties for a full day of collaboration and professional learning.

Our agenda was packed with meaningful discussions, beginning with an outstanding session from communications expert Lori Perlow on marketing and branding, followed by job-alike networking sessions where professionals shared ideas and best practices. During the afternoon, we were also pleased to welcome business office personnel from numerous Passaic County school districts for an informative session focused on strategies to help districts address rising health benefits costs and identify opportunities for meaningful savings.

A sincere thank you to Passaic County Technical-Vocational Schools (PCTVS) for graciously hosting us in the beautiful Diana C. Lobosco STEM Building and for the exceptional food and hospitality. We also extend our appreciation to Millennium Strategies for participating with an exhibitor table and to Balken Risk Management for generously sponsoring breakfast and lunch.

It was a fantastic day of collaboration, innovation, and partnership, demonstrating how Educational Services Commissions and school districts can work together to share ideas, build stronger relationships, and better serve students across New Jersey.

While we were disappointed that we couldn't host our Pompton Lakes summer camp at the Ramapo Avenue Learning Center this year, it was all for a great reason—we completely upgraded the building with brand-new carpeting throughout!

Though we missed having the summer camp energy in the building, this necessary facelift has transformed the facility into a fresher, cozier, and more vibrant space for learning. We can’t wait to welcome both returning and new faces through our doors this September to experience the fresh new look!

At Second Home, our commitment to delivering exceptional, compassionate services to our adult participants remains the core of everything we do. Every day, our team creates an engaging, supportive environment where individuals build skills, foster meaningful friendships, and thrive.

As we look toward the future, we are driven to take our next big step: opening a dedicated Day Habilitation Center in the City of Paterson. This new venture will expand essential opportunities for community integration, life skills development, and personalized support tailored to the unique needs of Paterson residents.

However, securing the funding required to turn this vision into a reality has not been an easy road. Securing facility space, specialized equipment, and operational funding presents continuous challenges. Our team is undeterred. We are remaining steadfast and persistent in pursuing all available public and private funding streams. We know how vital a dedicated Day Habilitation Center is for the individuals and families of Paterson, and we will continue advocating and working tirelessly until our doors are open to serve them.

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