At it’s meeting next week the Bristol Borough School Board (BBSD) will vote to approve the hiring of a new a superintendent who is a veteran educator and administrator from neighboring Trenton School District.
Trenton Public Schools Assistant Superintendent Hope Grant is leaving the District following 26 years as an educator there and become the lead administrator for BBSD.
The Bucks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) made the announcement Thursday.
Her nomination follows a comprehensive superintendent search facilitated by the BCIU that attracted 23 applicants from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, officials said.
The school district appointed the IU to facilitate the search last June.
Grant brings more than 26 years of experience as a public educator and educational leader, including six years as Assistant Superintendent of the Trenton Public School District and nearly 15 years as a high school principal.
Throughout her career, Grant has focused on student achievement and support, community partnerships, college and career readiness, and creating collaborative school cultures in which students, educators, and families have a voice, according to a release.
Grant holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Hampton University, a Master of Education in Urban Education from Norfolk State University, and a Master of Education in Educational Administration from The College of New Jersey. Her credentials include Pennsylvania Superintendent PreK-12 Commission Qualification and New Jersey School Administrator and Principal/Supervisor standard certification, according public records.
“I am honored to have been selected as the next Superintendent of the Bristol Borough School District. I want to thank the Bristol Borough Board of School Directors for their support and for the opportunity to lead this district. I am excited to begin this work and look forward to building meaningful relationships with students, staff, families, and community members. I am committed to collaborating to ensure every student has the support, encouragement, and opportunities they need to discover their strengths, optimize their capabilities, and achieve their goals,” Grant said.
This will be the school districts fourth leadership change since 2021, when Dr. Rose Minatti resigned abruptly to take a position with the New Hope-Solebury School District.
“From the beginning of this search, the Board was looking for a hands-on, visible leader who understands that strong schools are built through relationships with students, staff, families, and the broader community,” said Bristol Borough School District President Anthony Smith. “Hope brings that approach, along with extensive experience supporting student achievement, leading through significant change, and building partnerships that create opportunities for students. We believe she has the experience, perspective, and commitment to help move Bristol Borough School District forward, while valuing the close-knit community that makes our district special.”
There are approximately 1140 students in the school district in grades PK through 12, according to state educational data.
The school district intends to hold a community forum to introduce Grant to the lower Bucks County community with a question-and-answer session facilitated by Dr. Mark Hoffman, Executive Director of the Bucks IU. Community members will also have an opportunity to submit questions in advance to help guide the discussion.
The date and time of the community meet and greet has yet to be announced, however, insiders, tell Lower Bucks Source, it is likely that announcement will be made at the next school board meeting on November 19, when the board votes to officially approve Grant’s hiring,
Bristol Borough High School Credit: Jeff Bohen, Lower Bucks Source