The Lenape Regional High School District board members were honored for their service during the Jan. 30 board of education meeting.
Superintendent Carol Birnbohm presented board members with plaques for School Board Recognition Month, held in January. Gov. Christie originally designated the month.
Each member was presented with a plaque identifying his or her years of service on the board.
“As a coach, I found it effective when I saw something occurring at a game or practice to name what I saw. I would stop what I saw and reward it,” said Birnbohm, a former lacrosse coach. “It was my method of ensuring the good things on the field done by some individuals became good things all team members strive for.”
Birnbohm found the method of stopping, rewarding and celebrating to be effective and continues to apply it with her leadership in the district.
“Our members of the board are dedicated to serving their communities and dedicated to what’s doing right for students,” said Birnbohm. “Most importantly, they lead as a united team along with administrators, support staff, parents and students.”
Some members were new to the board; Joanne Sanferraro was recognized for her two months of service. Sanferraro was elected in November and began her term in the beginning of January.
Additional members were recognized for their years of service, including Linda Eckenhoff for seven years with the board. David Stow was recognized for nine years. Joseph Borucki was honored for 15 years of service. Board president Ted Shinkse, Dr. William Bisignano, John Looney, John Jeffers and John Heitmann were recognized for 16 years of service with the board.
Dr. Skip Bende was recognized for 21 years with the board, in addition to Paula Lee, who has been with the district for 23 years.
“It is our pleasure to celebrate all of the good things the board does for the students of the Lenape Regional High School District,” said Birnbohm.
Additional presentations were given regarding the success of Lenape High School since September and recognizing the marching band for its state championship title.
No new business was introduced during the meeting.
Regular action was taken on the consent agenda.
The next board of education meeting will be held Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the District Building located at 93 Willow Grove Road in Shamong.
