The Andover Regional Board of Education unanimously approved the appointment of Mr. Bernard Baggs of Green Township as Superintendent for the Andover Regional School District at its July 15, 2008 board meeting, pending final approval from the New Jersey Department of Education.
Mr. Baggs will replace long-time Superintendent Jerry Clymer, who retired from the Andover Regional School District in June 2008. Currently, the Andover Regional Board of Education has hired Dr. Carolyn Hartley of Sparta, New Jersey as an Interim Superintendent until Mr. Baggs' arrives, hopefully in early September.
"I am excited to join the Andover Regional team, and come with an understanding and appreciation of the magnitude and significant responsibilities associated with the office of Superintendent of Schools, particularly at this time in the State of New Jersey. I look forward to working with the Board of Education, Administrators, Teachers, Staff, Parents and Communited on a shared vision that is focused on the advancement of education for all the students of Andover Regional," shared Mr. Baggs.
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Andover Regional School District is a K-8 district located in scenic Sussex County, New Jersey. The District was originally formed in 1953 as the Andover Consolidated School District. Andover Regional has an enrollment of approximately 725 students and serves the communities of Andover Borough and Andover Township.
Students in grades K-4 attend the Florence M. Burd School and students in grades 5-8 attend the Long Pond School. Students in grades 9 - 12 attend neighboring Newton High School through a longtime sending/receiving relationship with the Newton School District. Transportation services are provided for all students.
Andover Regional schools prepare students to successfully meet the challenges of today and tomorrow by fostering a love of learning. Our safe, supportive and stimulating environment encourages students to reach their full potential.
"Our students catch the learning spirit"
