Caldwell-West Caldwell Public Schools

The meeting served as the Annual Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education Reorganization Meeting, held in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act. Key actions included reading the Combined Statement of Results for the 2024 School Election, administering Qualifying Oaths to newly elected Board Members Terri DiMartini Greenlee and Danielle Mack, and the election of officers. Julianne Grosso was elected as Board President, and Danielle Mack was elected as Vice President. The Board also approved committee chairperson appointments for Curriculum/Technology, Finance/Facilities, Policy, and Personnel, as well as appointments for various board delegates and alternates. Finally, motions were passed to approve agenda items covering committee structures, adoption of the Code of Ethics, policies, standard operating procedures, and various district plans, followed by an Executive Session and adjournment.

The meeting included discussion and votes on various agenda items, including curriculum and technology, personnel matters for both certificated and non-certificated staff, finance-related items such as the certification of funds, secretary's and treasurer's reports, transfers, bills and claims, and facilities-related items such as the use of school facilities. The board also discussed and voted on policy matters, including the second and first readings of new or revised policies, regulations, and bylaws. Additionally, there was a period for public comments and an executive session.

This document presents an assessment overview for Caldwell-West Caldwell for the 2024-2025 academic year, detailing achievements in English Language Arts and Mathematics across various grade levels, including NJSLA, NJGPA, PSAT, and SAT results. It also outlines the 'Year 5 Strategic Planning Goals' for June 2026, which focus on improving reading proficiency, fostering growth among multilingual learners, and increasing NJSLA proficiency in both ELA and Math. The overarching mission is to foster, inspire, and champion learning for all.

The meeting included public comments on agenda items, appointments of new staff, specifically the appointment of Jasmine Akauola as Principal at Jefferson School, and discussion regarding personnel matters.

The meeting included a presentation by Parette Somjen Architects regarding a referendum. Reports were given by committee members on the Policy Committee Meeting and the Personnel Committee Meeting. The agenda covered curriculum and technology, including harassment, intimidation, and bullying incidents, an enrollment report, district safety and security plan, curriculum updates, field trips, special services consultative services, and out-of-district placements. Discussions also involved personnel matters for both certificated and non-certificated staff, finance-related items such as certification of funds, secretary's report, treasurer's report, transfers, bills and claims, a comprehensive maintenance plan, the budget calendar for the 2026-2027 budget, a School Development Authority grant, a proposal for Washington School elevator specification design and bidding, and a DOE project application for JCHS Media Center Skylight Replacement. Additionally, the use of school facilities and policy revisions were addressed.