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BY DR. AMY M. BURCH rentwood Borough SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
The Brentwood Borough School Board has been honored with the D. Richard Wynn Distinguished School Board Award by the Tri-State Area School Study Council, a prestigious recognition that celebrates exemplary leadership in public education.
This award, presented annually, recognizes school boards that demonstrate exceptional governance, transparent decisionmaking, and a steadfast commitment to students. Brentwood’ s Board stood out for its dedication to student-centered policies, community collaboration, and fiscal responsibility, marking it as a model for school boards across the region.
At the heart of the Brentwood Board’ s success is its emphasis on transparency and engagement. Board members have prioritized open communication with parents, teachers, students, and community stakeholders. Their collaborative approach has fostered trust and unity within the school district— ensuring that policies reflect the voices and needs of those they serve.
“ This award is a reflection of the values that drive our work every day,” said Superintendent Amy Burch.“ We believe in keeping the student in the center of the room when making decisions, and we are honored to serve the families of Brentwood,” said Board president Robert Kircher.
The Tri-State Area School Study Council’ s recognition places Brentwood among the most respected and effective school boards in the region. It also underscores the district’ s unwavering focus on academics, community partnership, and responsible governance.
The Brentwood Borough School District is proud to announce that its partnership with the Donovan Group has earned recognition in the 2024 Excellence in Communications Contest, hosted by the Pennsylvania School Public Relations Association( PenSPRA). This annual competition highlights exceptional school communications work across the Commonwealth, and this year, more than 200 entries were submitted for rigorous evaluation.
Among those outstanding submissions, the Donovan Group received the Award of Merit for Excellence in Writing, for the article, Brentwood Borough Breaks Ground on New Elementary Building.
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BRENTWOOD BOROUGH SCHOOL BOARD RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS D. RICHARD WYNN DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL BOARD AWARD
BRENTWOOD BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING COMMUNICATION IN STATEWIDE CONTEST
“ Excellence in Education” 2024 PenSPRA Communications Contest
Award of Merit
Excellence in Writing
is hereby granted to: Donovan Group Liam Goldrick and Amy Burch for Brentwood Borough School District Breaks Ground on New Elementary School
Christa Fazio Executive Director
Sarah Welch President