The Glen Rock Board Brief

Below are highlights from the December 15, 2025 Board of Education meeting, including key Agenda Items, the HS Program of Studies presentation, Resolutions of note, the YouTube recording, and important reminders and events on the horizon.

Wishing our GRPS community a safe, restful, and joyful Winter Break from Wednesday, December 24 through Sunday, January 4. Classes will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026. Enjoy the holiday season and a happy start to the New Year!

Mr. Frank Violante, Director of Athletics, presented athletic awards to two GRHS teams.

The GRHS Girls Tennis Team was honored for an outstanding season as the 2025 NJSIAA North 1 Group 1 Sectional & Group Champions and NJIC Team of the Year!

Congratulations to Lilian Cole ’27, Keira Lin ’26, Sophia Lehr ’26, Elizabeth Shulkin ’28, Isabella Lin ’27, Sara Quiroz ’27, Sofie Nakon ’29, Samantha Schassberger ’27, Lujain Albeltagy ’28, Ariella Dyadyuk ’28, Caden Campbell ’27, Phoebe Kramer ’29, Madeline Schwartz ’26, Stephanie He ’26, Emma Vassev ’26, Stella Nuckley ’29, Chloe Jang ’26, Ava Marcazo ’27, Arianna Kulish ’28, Leah Lee ’27, and Olivia Leon ’27 for their hard work and dedication throughout an unforgettable season.

Special recognition to Varsity Head Coach, Mr. Matthew Markman, named New Jersey Girls Tennis Coach of the Year. Way to go, GRHS Girls Tennis!

The GRHS Girls Soccer Team was recognized for being the recipients of the 2025 Bergen County Soccer Officials Association Louis Eckhardt Sportsmanship Award!

Congratulations to these outstanding student-athletes: Bridget Finn ’28, Violet McGuire ’28, Riley Crowe ’28, Abigail Baker ’27, Allison Mattis ’27, Ana Laura Landreau ’27, Elizabet Maga ’27, Laila Chang ’27, Samantha Mattis ’27, Abigail Grove ’26, Alison Heenan ’26, Annie Leonard ’26, Ava Beaudoin ’26, Belen Bullrich Alonso ’26, Charlotte Cassin ’26, Charlotte Gomez ’26, Emily Hochman ’26, Izabela Samu ’26, Margaret Rundell ’26, Mia Corcoran ’26, Molly DiBiasi ’26, Molly McNair ’26, Sophia Lota ’26, and Sydney Handler ’26.

Congratulations to Mr. Steven Kopelman, Varsity Head Girls Soccer Coach, for leading this incredible team!

The High School Administration presented proposed changes to the High School Program of Studies for the 2026-2027 school year.

The Board approved the following resolutions of note:

• G2: A Cooperative Sports Program Agreement for a Girl's Hockey Program with the Ridgewood Board of Education and the Glen Rock Board of Education
• G3: Professional Development for World Language Teachers utilizing Title IIA Grant funds
• G6: The creation of a Naming Committee to review the proposal to rename Central Elementary School
• B5: A resolution to withdraw emergency funds to replace a bus declared a total loss from an accident.

The Board also continued discussion about the 2027-2028 District calendar and invites input from the community.

• December 23: Early Dismissal

• December 24-January 4: Winter Break

• January 5: Board Meeting