Edward Leypoldt

The key discussion topics covered the Annual District Wellness Summary Progress Report for the 2025/2026 School Year. Under Education, approval was sought for field trips scheduled during the 2025-2026 school year, including one to the Cape May Zoo with associated costs for transportation and parking. Under Personnel, the agenda included the creation and abolition of Support Staff Positions for the 2025-2026 school year, the appointment of Support Staff pending document receipt, the rescission of an employment offer for a substitute, and the approval of a Custodian assignment.

The meeting agenda covered the approval of business not anticipated, the resolution authorizing closed session, and the mission statement recitation. Key discussions included presentations such as the Students of the 2nd Marking Period, the Annual Consolidated Financial Report, and the SSDS Report for Period One. Under Superintendent's Recommendations, actions included acknowledging receipt/affirming HIB Investigations, approving field trips for the 2025-2026 school year (to Diggerland, USA and Cape May Zoo), and approving the calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. Personnel actions involved creating/abolishing support staff positions, approving a staff retirement and resignations, and approving various substitute rates and stipend positions, along with the first reading of several policies. Business items involved certifications for December 2025, financial certifications for December 2025, review of November 2025 financial reports, approval of bill expenditures totaling over $1.5 million, approval of various contracts (including tuition contracts), approval for submitting the New Jersey Learning Acceleration Program grant application, and acceptance of the external audit for the 2024-2025 fiscal year with no findings.

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included a presentation on the Code of Ethics. The Superintendent's Report covered monthly wellness, fire/security drill logs across various school locations, and an enrollment comparison between the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years, along with a suspension report. Under educational recommendations, the Board considered acknowledging HIB investigations and approved the Title I Summer Learning Academy Program and Special Education Extended School Year for 2025-2026. Approval was also sought for several field trips planned for the 2025-2026 school year and for policy readings, including Policy #5117 (Interdistrict Public School Choice). Personnel actions involved approving lateral moves for certified and support staff, accepting resignations, and rescinding position changes for two staff members. The Business Committee reviewed and certified financial reports for November 2025, approved multiple bills lists totaling over $2.2 million, approved tuition contract grants, and authorized a transportation contract under the McKinney-Vento Act. Several policies were presented for first and second readings across Business and Bylaws sections.

This reorganization meeting included the announcement of election results for the Board of Education members, followed by administering the Oath of Office to the newly and re-elected members. Key agenda items covered the election of the Board President and Vice President. Action items included the approval of current district policies and job descriptions, adoption of the Code of Ethics, and the approval of various appointments, such as delegates to the Camden County School Boards Association and the New Jersey School Boards Association. The Board also approved authorized depositories, bank accounts, and designated Christopher Eberly as the Public Agency Compliance Officer.

The addendum addresses motions to approve resolutions for closed sessions, primarily concerning education and personnel matters. Key educational topics involved acknowledging receipt and affirming Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) Investigations. Personnel actions included approving the retirement of a certified staff member effective July 1, 2026, approving staff for the Title I After School Learning Academy for the 2025-2026 school year, and approving the creation, abolishment, and transfer of various Support Staff positions effective February 1, 2026. Business items included the approval of expenditures, specifically Bills List #4, and the approval of staff assignments following position changes.