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Belleville High School Seniors Study Local Government
Municipal officials worked with students in civics education exercise.
On April 26, Belleville High School Seniors shadowed township officials as well as school administration and staff.
During Student Government Day students took the place of high school faculty and taught classes with a teacher of their choice. Township officials Police Chief Joseph Rotonda, Deputy Chief Sbarra, Deputy Mayor Vincent Cozzarelli and Township Manager Kevin Esposito took part in the exercise.
That Friday, Students learned firsthand lesseson about running a township and insuring public safety. The day, spearheaded by Driver’s Education teacher Deborah Strano, is likely to become an annual event with full backing from Principal Russell Pagano.
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“This was a productive, educational day in which I was happy to see students outside of the classroom," Pagano said.
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