Jennifer Michener

The board received a presentation regarding the existing school security system and discussed proposed changes. Input regarding the system was provided by law enforcement personnel, and the board engaged in a discussion concerning the potential implementation of School Resource Officers, with a request for further information to be provided at a future time.

The board discussed and addressed several personnel matters, including contract approvals for various school staff, maintenance personnel, and a bus driver. Instructional support and activity approvals included coaching positions, the acceptance of Municipal Alliance funds, submission of the Every Student Succeeds Act application, and various curriculum development and training initiatives. The board also addressed facility contracts, including a performance by the Bay Atlantic Symphony, professional development workshops, and several financial reports and certification matters. New business included the establishment of petty cash funds, school district payment schedules, and a dental coverage renewal. Other matters covered included student leave approvals, facility usage by the local homeowners association, property and workers compensation insurance, and the approval of the architect of record.

The board conducted a reorganization meeting which included the swearing-in of board members, the appointment of a temporary chairperson, and the election of a President and Vice President. Key administrative actions included the appointment of various school officials, including the interim school business administrator, school solicitor, and various coordinators. The board also addressed business office matters such as the designation of depositories, approval of employee handbooks, authorization of check signing, and the adoption of safety plans. Personnel matters, including substitute pay rates and bargaining unit recognition, were finalized along with the approval of school curriculum, resolutions regarding procurement, and the schedule of meetings for the upcoming school year.

This document outlines a six-year curriculum review and textbook replacement plan for the Margate City School District, spanning from 2024 to 2030. The plan involves a process of gap analysis against state or national standards, revision of district curriculum documents by Content Area Curriculum Committees, and evaluation and recommendation of new textbooks and instructional materials. Specific content areas are scheduled for review and implementation in designated school years, including K-8 Spanish, Visual and Performing Arts, Science, Computer Science and Design Thinking, Health and Physical Education, Social Studies, Mathematics, Career Readiness, Life Literacies, Key Skills, and English Language Arts.

The board conducted interviews for the position of Interim Superintendent and deliberated on the candidates, concluding that a final hiring decision would be reached during a subsequent work session.