Dana Guzman

The agenda includes several reorganization items such as the election of board officers, the adoption of the strategic plan, setting regular meeting dates for the 2026/2027 school year, and various appointments for administrative and compliance positions. Discussions include financial reports, personnel approvals for new staff and job descriptions, and the adoption of policies, codes of ethics, and bank depositories. Several contracts for professional services including legal, architectural, insurance, and auditing were proposed for renewal. Additionally, the board planned to review enrollment data and address committee reports, followed by an executive session for personnel matters.

The board meeting included student presentations on New Jersey History Day qualifiers, social-emotional learning initiatives, athletics, the arts, and an attendance report. Board discussions covered the afterschool profit and loss statement. Financial approvals included the Secretary's and Treasurer's reports, the bills list, and payroll. Personnel actions involved approving teaching and tutoring stipends, an advisor stipend, and the resignation of the Assistant Head of School. Various contracts were renewed or approved, including those for special education management, educational software licenses, recruitment services, cafeteria management, and facility construction projects. The meeting concluded with committee reports and an executive session regarding HIB cases and personnel matters.

The board meeting included a presentation on the budget and facility projects and a discussion regarding the afterschool program's profit and loss. Financial motions were passed, including approval of reports, bills, payroll, the FY27 budget and PreK budget, and the renewal of the food service management contract. Personnel approvals were granted for various staff stipends for field trips and summer programs. Additionally, the board approved an architect fee adjustment for upcoming masonry work and reappointed four board members. Committee updates were provided on human resources, finance, policy, technology, facilities, strategic planning, and PTO liaison activities. An executive session was held to discuss personnel matters, and the meeting concluded with an update on a visit from the Diverse Charter School Coalition.

The board meeting featured presentations on equity, the upcoming summer program, and an update on student attendance. Financial actions included the review and approval of the secretary's and treasurer's reports, the bills list, payroll, and an amended budget. Personnel actions involved the ratification of two new staff members. Policy discussions included the approval of revised academic calendars, an architectural and engineering services proposal for a masonry restoration project, and the adoption of new policies and regulations. The board also reviewed enrollment reports and committee activities, and held an executive session to discuss legal matters.

The meeting agenda includes presentations on the Summer Program and an update on Circle Space and attendance policies. Board discussions involve a review of the afterschool profit and loss statement. Financial approvals sought include the Board Secretary's and Treasurer's Reports, bill and payroll lists, and a waiver application for the Special Education Medicaid Initiative program for the upcoming school year. Personnel items cover approvals for various teaching and support staff roles and stipends. Additionally, the Board is set to review a revised calendar, enrollment reports, and convene in executive session to discuss strategic planning goals.