Amanda Brice

The 2021-2026 Strategic Plan for the Glassboro Board of Education aims to establish an organization-wide vision to guide and inspire the educational community. The plan focuses on proactively managing resources and addressing change by answering key questions about the current state, future aspirations, and immediate priorities. It seeks to foster collaborative efforts for the common good and ensure strategic resource allocation.

The meeting commenced with an Executive Session followed by a reconvening to Public Session. Key discussions included the President's report, which covered the upcoming School Boards Convention, positive feedback on the bond referendum meetings, and productive collaboration with the Borough and Rowan University. The Superintendent's report emphasized refocusing the district on instruction and student performance, highlighting the launch of a district-wide walkthrough program to improve classroom instruction, and noted upcoming votes for two instructional positions (Director of Elementary Education and Literacy Coach). Administration items covered numerous personnel actions, including resignations, retirements, and the approval of new employees for various roles such as School Secretary, Aides, ABA Aide, and Speech Therapist. The Operations section included the approval of donating band uniforms to Clayton High School, ratification of a Joint Transportation Agreement with Clayton Public Schools, approval of the October 2025 Bill Lists and various financial reports for September 2025, and the ratification of a resolution appointing authorized representatives for the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. The Board also approved several safety programs, the School Food Service Corrective Action Plan, the 2026-2027 Budget Calendar, and ratified a tuition contract agreement with Gloucester County Vocational-Technical School District. Instruction agenda items involved approval for the district to apply for the Transitional Coach Program grant and approval/ratification of several Glassboro Education Foundation grant applications related to literacy, environmental education, and workforce introduction. The Board accepted significant grant funds for the BRIDGE and FOCUS initiatives to support K-3 literacy screening and instruction. Final items included approving services for visually impaired and in-patient students, ratifying an out-of-district placement, approving a pilot ELA ESL program for newcomer multilingual learners, and approving compensation for staff attending professional development and SEPAG presentations.

The Board convened in Executive Session to discuss confidential matters before reconvening in public session. Key discussions included congratulating newly elected board members and acknowledging the successful passage of the district referendum. The Board approved an agreement with Rowan University to add preschool classes. Superintendent recommendations focused on recognizing staff for grant submissions, accepting staff expertise sharing sessions, personnel actions including resignations, a suspension ratification, leaves of absence, and retirements, as well as approvals for new hires across various roles like ABA Aide, Special Ed Aide, Supervisor of Transportation, and Bus Driver. Approvals also covered technology stipends, Title I Basic Skills Extended School Day programs at multiple schools, athletic coaching appointments, professional development attendance, student field experience placements, and financial reports including bill lists and budget certifications. Additionally, the Board approved policy readings, contracted services for COBRA coverage and dental services, the listing of retired school buses for auction, the 2025-2026 Comprehensive Maintenance Plan, bond issuance authorization, the 2026-2027 Preschool Operational Plan, and submissions for various grants. The session concluded with informational reports and public comment regarding the football team.

The 2021-2026 Strategic Plan for the Glassboro Board of Education aims to establish an organization-wide vision that directs, motivates, and inspires the educational community. It focuses on enabling proactive management of resources and addressing change effectively by answering three core questions: where the organization is today, where it wants to be in the future, and what immediate actions are needed to achieve future goals. The plan was developed collaboratively by parents, staff, board members, and community members, with input from broader stakeholders, and was approved in March 2021.

The meeting addressed the impact of a significant state aid reduction on the budget and its potential effects on students and the district's educational services. The board discussed applying for emergency aid and considering legal actions if the funding is not restored. Other topics included curriculum development approvals, professional development workshops, field experience placements, testing plans, special education contracts, athletic schedules, and various miscellaneous items such as bilingual parent advisory committees, family math/literacy evenings, extended school day programs, and ScIP team assignments. The board also approved resignations, leaves of absence, new employees, transfers, and appointments, as well as discussed public relations and community affairs.