MIDLAND PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
District Administration Offices
250 Prospect Street
Midland Park, New Jersey 07432
September 1, 2018
Marie C. Cirasella, Ed. D.
Superintendent of Schools
v. (201) 444-1400
f. (201) 444-3051
e. mcirasella@ mpsnj.org
Anti-BullyingBill of Rights Act, effective September 1, 2011
Dear Midland Park Parents/Guardians:
On September 1, 2011, the New Jersey Legislature passed the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act, a law designed to address harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB) behaviors in schools.
This year, we continue our commitment to provide safe and effective school environments through HIB training and an emphasis on creating a positive school climate focused on prevention. Administrators and staff will help students develop an understanding of bullying and a sense of responsibility with regard to their role in helping prevent it. It is important for students to understand that not all negative peer interactions can be categorized as bullying, and most will likely be identified as normal peer-to-peer dissonance.
As our most important partners in education, I am encouraging you to discuss with your child your expectations for positive behaviors and appropriate decision-making while in school. By joining us in this effort, we can maximize the impact of this critical character-building message. A good point of reference for this discussion is the student code of conduct for your child’s grade level.
The Midland Park Public School District keeps the safety and well-being of students at the forefront of its efforts. The district website www.mpsnj.org has an anti-bullying legislation link located on the right-hand side of the homepage. There you will find additional information on this issue,including a link to the district policy, forms and bulletins, character education activities in our schools, and other related information. As with all district endeavors, your input is valued and appreciated—please reach out to me, your child’s principal, the district Anti-Bullying Coordinator or your school’s Anti-Bullying School Specialist at any time with your questions or concerns (contact information below).
Sincerely,
Dr. Marie Cirasella
Superintendent of Schools
District Anti-Bullying Coordinator: Mr. Craig Rush
Phone: (201) 444-7400, ext. 206
Godwin School
41 East Center Street
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 445-5350
Anti-Bullying Specialist: Ms. Kelly Scala
Phone: (201) 445-3880, ext. 319
Email: kscala@mpsnj.org
Principal: Ms. Danielle Bache
Phone: (201) 445-5350
Email: dbache@mpsnj.org
Highland School
31 Highland Avenue
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 445-3880
Anti-Bullying Specialist: Ms. Kelly Scala
Phone: (201) 445-3880, ext. 319
Email: kscala@mpsnj.org
Principal: Mr. Peter Galasso
Phone: (201)445-3880
Email: pgalasso@mpsnj.org
Midland Park High School
250 Prospect Street
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 444-7400
Anti-Bullying Specialist: Ms. Theresa Soda, Mrs. Elizabeth Wall
Phone: (201) 444-7400
Email : tsoda@mpsnj.org
ewall@mpsnj.org
Principal: Mr. Nicholas Capuano
Phone: (201) 444-7400, ext. 202
Email: ncapuano@mpsnj.org
Assistant Principal: Mr. Jason Cata
Phone: (201) 444-7400, ext. 204
Email:jcata@mpsnj.org
Assistant Principal: Mr. Michael Gaccione
Phone: (201) 444-7400, ext. 205
Email: Mgaccione@mpsnj.org