Frank Bellezza

The Board meeting included the recognition of student artwork and the presentation of staff kindness certificates. The meeting focused on financial and operational approvals, including budget transfers, year-end reserve account deposits, and the payment of bills. Contractual matters and renewals were finalized for custodial services, building automation, maintenance supplies, and fire protection. Transportation-related items, including the approval of parental transportation agreements, purchase of new buses, and an agreement for bus advertising were addressed. The Board also reviewed safety and security reports, approved fees for facilities use, established breakfast and lunch prices, and awarded contracts for special education-related services.

The board meeting included several key administrative and operational items. Highlights include student recognition for a performing arts production and artwork displays, the presentation of staff kindness certificates, and an executive session regarding legal matters and an HVAC bid. The board approved financial resolutions, including the board secretary's and treasurer's reports, budget transfers, the payment of bills, and a resolution urging relief from rising employee healthcare costs. Additionally, the board accepted a local recreation improvement grant, approved participation in a direct install program for energy efficiency, and awarded a bid for Chromebooks. Various technology agreements were authorized, including fiber backbone and wireless access point installations. Personnel actions included the acceptance of retirements and resignations, as well as the approval of new employment contracts and salary amendments.

The meeting included a presentation by the New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault, a review of the HIB report, and a public hearing on the 2026-2027 school year budget. Personnel matters addressed included the acceptance of employee retirements and resignations, as well as the approval of employment and salaries for full-time and part-time teaching staff, school psychologists, and various administrative, non-aligned, secretarial, and support staff roles for the 2026-2027 school year.

The board conducted a meeting which included a presentation by the New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NJ CASA). The training focused on defining sexual violence, recognizing the prevalence of sexual assault in New Jersey, understanding the impacts and responses of survivors, trauma-informed practices, and sexual violence prevention within an educational setting.

The board meeting featured a student overview of a social activity program and artwork displays from elementary schools. Staff kindness certificates were presented, and updates were provided on school bus driver and maintenance personnel abstracts, a referendum, and an HIB report. Financial matters included the adoption of the Board Secretary and Treasurer reports, approval of budget transfers, payment of bills, and authorization of state contract purchases. The board rejected all bids for a planned HVAC improvement project and directed staff to rebid. Personnel resolutions covered various retirements, resignations, new appointments, and adjustments to employee leave dates. Policy actions involved the first reading of new policies on nepotism and sexual harassment, as well as the abolition of previous sexual harassment policies.