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Jul 21, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Merchantville Board of Education Special Meeting
The Merchantville Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss several key items. These included budget matters related to the Marie J. Carroll Foundation, workshop approvals, and a correction to the substitute secretary rate of pay. The board also addressed various personnel recommendations, such as hiring for administrative assistant positions, custodian/maintenance roles, and key leadership positions including a Director of Curriculum and Instruction, a Supervisor of Special Education, and an IT Coordinator. Additionally, the meeting covered business office recommendations related to lunch prices, asset management, accounting and budget software, and payroll services. The meeting also included an open public comment session and an executive session.
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The Merchantville Board of Education meeting included discussions on vacant positions such as custodian, administrative assistants, music teacher, and IEP-driven instructional aides. Updates were provided on the Carrol Will program, focusing on a review of needs assessment and funding for the 25-26 school year. The board also discussed the 3HS Open House, possible dates for a BOE retreat, new business office configuration, new custodial staff configuration, updates on the windows project, and updates on the gym A/C system. Further discussion included emergency drills, monthly reports, school safety data, mentoring and professional development plans, teacher observation tools, remote learning program, rate approvals, comprehensive equity plan needs assessment authorization, GATE rubric, extra-curricular activities, resignations, unpaid days requests, summer training approval, new paraprofessionals, and a new supervisor of buildings and grounds. Additionally, the board discussed monthly reports, transfer of funds, and financial reports.
Aug 5, 2024·StrategicPlan
Board
Merchantville School Strategic Goals 2024-2028
The Merchantville School strategic goals for the 2024-2025 school year focus on enhancing the school environment through Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), fostering a student-centered learning environment with targeted professional development for teachers, establishing a comprehensive full-day preschool program by September 2028, and supporting a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) to accelerate learning and reduce achievement gaps.
Jan 1, 2024·StrategicPlan
Board
Merchantville School District Strategic Plan 2024-2025
The 2024-2025 Strategic Plan for Merchantville School District focuses on four key goals. Goal #1 aims to enhance the school environment by integrating Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) into the curriculum and school culture to foster a safe and inclusive community. Goal #2 focuses on creating a student-centered learning environment through best educational practices and targeted professional development for teachers, emphasizing 21st-century skills. Goal #3 involves establishing a comprehensive full-day preschool program by September 2028, with appropriate facilities and a curriculum aligned with New Jersey Department of Education standards. Goal #4 centers on supporting the multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) to accelerate learning for all students, reduce achievement gaps, and increase student achievement through data analysis and program implementation. The plan also includes a curriculum writing and resource adoption cycle to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with standards.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
