Hyman Medley

The Board of Education meeting covered a wide range of administrative and operational items. Presentations included the FY 21 Audit by PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP, and an Acting Superintendent's report detailing student activities, grants, and department updates. Financial actions involved the approval of the 2022-2023 preliminary school district budget, acceptance of the 2020-2021 audit report and corrective action plans, approval of various service contracts and grants, and authorization for facility evaluations and shared services agreements. Legal and human resources matters were discussed, including the approval of outside counsel for various board members and staff, retirement and resignation approvals, and various HR agenda items. Curriculum and instruction items were approved, and the board entered into an executive session to discuss HIB reports.

The Board meeting included several actions, including the nomination and appointment of a new Board member. Finance actions involved the approval of a revised organization chart for the district. Policy matters included the second reading and approval of Policy 1648.02. Human resources items such as new hires, acting appointments, and job descriptions were approved. Curriculum and instruction agenda items were adopted. The Superintendent's report led to the adoption of a remote learning plan for the 2020-2021 school year and the approval of a revised district calendar.

The board meeting included the acceptance of the Superintendent's report and approval of the Monthly Fire and Security Drill Report. Financial approvals covered bill lists, payroll, transfers, grants, and various facility maintenance projects, including parking lot lighting, scoreboard electrical work, and mural installations. Transportation contracts were approved for various school districts. Human resources actions addressed salaries, retirements, and staffing adjustments. Policy updates included the approval of multiple policy readings. An executive session was held to discuss financial and personnel matters, after which the board approved a facilities usage report, salary increases for non-affiliated staff, and the termination of a specific employee.

The board discussed the superintendent's report, including acknowledgments for board members. Financial matters were addressed, including bill lists, payroll, legal services, school bus purchases, and tuition contracts. Transportation jointure contracts with the Absecon Board of Education and parental transportation agreements were approved. The board reviewed facilities usage, human resources items such as new hires and retirements, and curriculum initiatives regarding dual language programs. An executive session was held to address personnel matters, including the approval of a Dean of Students, salary increases for non-union personnel and the Business Administrator, the acceptance of an HIB report, and the approval of a PAA agreement.

The board accepted monthly fire and security drill reports and engaged in financial decisions, including approval of bill lists, payroll, transfers, and certifications for various funds. Key agenda items included authorization for a capital maintenance needs grant, athletic field sound system upgrades, camera repairs, and various educational service and transportation contracts. Human resources actions, such as new hires, retirements, and salary adjustments, were approved. Policies concerning board member terms and school visitors were addressed. Curriculum, instruction, and specialized student services agendas were reviewed. Additionally, the board entered executive session to discuss legal matters and approved the HIB report.