Beth English

The board meeting included special recognitions for students and staff, updates on district goals, and the initial presentation of the budget. Personnel actions involved the appointment of a new Communications Manager, the approval of leaves of absence, various coaching assignments, and the adoption of sidebar agreements with the School Employees Association. The board addressed financial items including the bill list, board secretary reports, professional services for an Innovation Lab, and authorization for competitive contracting for custodial services. Educational items focused on the approval of various field trips and fundraising requests, while policy items covered the abolishment of existing policies and the first reading of new policies regarding nepotism and sexual harassment.

The board discussed and approved various personnel actions, including hiring for extracurricular roles, approving additional hours for paraprofessionals, and rescinding specific appointments. Financial agenda items included approving bill lists, budget transfers, tuition contracts, and several proposals for facility upgrades from the Spiezle Architectural Group. Educational matters included the approval of various field trips, fundraising requests, home instruction, and the 2026 extended school year program. The board also recognized School Board Recognition Month, affirmed a harassment, intimidation, and bullying decision, and reviewed policies regarding resource materials and library materials. Presentations were delivered concerning NJGPA assessment results and the integration of artificial intelligence in education.

The board discussed the tentative budget for the 2026-2027 school year, including capital reserve withdrawals for projects such as roof replacements, bathroom and plumbing upgrades, and an innovation lab. The meeting addressed personnel approvals for paraprofessionals, substitutes, and extracurricular coaches. Financial actions included the approval of bill lists, the board secretary's report, budget transfers, and setting tuition rates for non-resident and special education students. Additionally, the board approved facility use applications, professional development travel, field trips, fundraising requests, home instruction, and accepted donations and grants for school programs.

The board meeting agenda focused on various administrative, personnel, and financial actions. Key items included the appointment of a new Communications Manager, the approval of several leaves of absence, and the appointment of various coaching positions for the spring season. The board also reviewed financial reports including the Board Secretary’s monthly certifications, bill lists, and budget transfers. Additional discussions covered the approval of professional development conferences for staff, architectural services for an innovation lab, acceptance of a donation and a grant, and several field trip and fundraising requests. Policy-related items involved the abolition of certain sexual harassment policies and the first reading of new policies regarding nepotism and sexual harassment.

The Board of Education meeting included the approval of annual organization motions and appointments for the July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024 school year, which involved re-adopting existing by-laws, policies, and curriculum, and designating official newspapers and district appointments. Professional service contracts were awarded for attorney, architect, bond counsel, financial advisor, auditor, and school physician services. Various financial actions were approved, including bill lists totaling over $1.6 million, budget transfers for April 2023, and the authorization for transferring up to $2,000,000.00 to the Capital Reserve account. The Board approved shared service agreements concerning the Supervisor of Building and Grounds with Fair Haven BOE, and a Chinese Teacher with Fair Haven BOE and Rumson BOE. Personnel items covered the approval of unaffiliated employees, non-tenured and tenured administrators for the upcoming year, and new staff appointments. Education items included approvals for field trips, fundraising requests, home instruction, out-of-district placements, and professional development stipends funded by ESEA grants. Additionally, the Board approved the first reading of several policies and regulations and the abolition of several others.