Anthony Bowker

This plan outlines systems, procedures, and resources for Rancocas Valley Regional High School to ensure continuity of learning during emergency closures requiring virtual or remote instruction. It aims to provide equitable access to instruction, student services, and educational opportunities, covering key areas such as curriculum delivery, special education, English language learner supports, food services, transportation, facilities maintenance, social-emotional learning, extracurricular activities, and community engagement, all while maintaining high expectations for teaching and learning.

The board discussed and took action on several administrative, personnel, and operational items. Key topics included approval of various reports such as security, ISS, OSS, HIB, and nursing reports. Personnel actions included approving retirements, staff appointments, salary adjustments, revised job descriptions, summer positions, and FMLA requests. Educational and curriculum items included enrollment totals, the Comprehensive Equity Plan, field trips, out-of-district placements, grant applications for school lead filters and unified champion programs, and an MOU with Stockton University and TCNJ. Property and transportation actions involved setting hazardous bus routes, renewing transportation contracts, and approving joint transportation agreements. Financial matters covered accepting financial reports, budget transfers, the general fund bills list, the establishment of bid and quote thresholds, appointment of a public records custodian, health benefit renewal rates, petty cash, and awarding contracts for professional services, special education services, and food service management.

The work session agenda included various reports and action items. Discussions covered the Monthly Security Drills Report for January 2026, the Monthly ISS & OSS Report for January 2026, and the Monthly HIB report for February 2026. Personnel matters included approving Instructional Aide appointments, accepting a retirement, rescinding employment status, and adjusting a start date. The Board considered approving student nurses from Rowan University and professional development related to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Curriculum items involved approving a field trip, reviewing enrollment totals, and approving the updated 2025-2026 school year calendar. Extra-curricular activities included adjusting the date for the Red & White Night Lock In and approving several ECA appointments for Spring Track. Governance involved policies for second and first readings, including policies on Nepotism, Employment of Chief School Administrator, and Sexual Harassment - Staff. Property and Transportation involved approving the use of various facilities. Finance actions included ratifying and affirming bills lists, accepting financial reports for December 2025, approving budget transfers, ratifying payroll registers for January 2026, approving participation in a cooperative pricing system, adjusting tuition rates, rescinding a grant acceptance, and considering going out to bid for an elevator replacement project. The meeting concluded with an executive session.

The Board President requested members verify the completion of mandatory training. Key information items included communications updates, and progress reports on Professional and District Goals. Action items centered on approving various monthly reports, specifically the Security Drills Report for January 2026, ISS & OSS Report for January 2026, HIB Report for February 2026, and Nurse's Monthly Reports for January 2026. Personnel actions involved approving appointments for Instructional Aides, accepting a retirement, rescinding an employment status, adjusting a start date, approving student nurses from Rowan University, approving professional development for AI training, ratifying a revised Principal job description, and ratifying overload block coverage for faculty. Educational matters included approving a field trip for Women's History Month, approving RV PREP/PRIME Enrollment Totals for February 2026, approving the updated 2025-2026 school year calendar with revised testing dates, and approving Out of District Tuition for February 2026. Extra-curricular activities included adjusting the date for the Red & White Night Lock In and approving several Extra-Curricular Activity (ECA) appointments for Spring Track. Policy actions included approving revised and new policies on the second reading (Nepotism, Employment of Chief School Administrator, Sexual Harassment - Staff) and approving a revised policy on the first reading (Resource Materials). Property and Transportation concerned approving several uses of facilities, including gym and turf field use by various organizations. Finance actions involved ratifying and affirming bills lists and financial reports for December 2025, approving the General Fund bills list for February 17, 2026, approving budget transfers for December 2025, ratifying payroll registers for January 2026, approving resolutions and agreements for participation in the Camden County Educational Services Commission cooperative pricing system, adjusting the tuition rate for multiple disabled students, rescinding the acceptance of the National Fitness Campaign Grant, and approving going out to bid for the RVRHS elevator replacement project. Unfinished business included approving a revision to the 2026 Notice of Meetings.

The special meeting, designated as a Board Retreat, included discussions and activities focused on key governance areas. Topics covered included the definition of Board Roles and Responsibilities, the setting of Board Norms and Expectations, and the structure of Board-Superintendent Communications. Furthermore, the agenda addressed Committee Structuring. The session included a period dedicated to Executive Session, which was held to consider a request to adjourn for confidential discussion.