John Cannata

The board meeting agenda covered a wide range of administrative and operational items. Key topics included the board reorganization following the annual election, oath administration for new members, and the election of board leadership. The agenda also addressed personnel appointments for the 2026-27 school year, including teaching and administrative staff, as well as stipends and leaves of absence. Financial items included the approval of lists of supplies and services, the acceptance of financial reports from the Board Secretary and Treasurer, and the approval of budget transfers. The Board also reviewed Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying reports, authorized participation in cooperative pricing systems for purchasing, set non-resident tuition rates, and approved various service agreements for professional development, after-care programs, and legal counsel.

This document outlines the strategic plan for the organization.

The Board conducted a public hearing on the 2026-2027 school budget and approved various financial and administrative measures, including the authorization of routine bill payments for April 2026, appointments of new salaried and hourly staff, and approval of additional staff positions for the upcoming school year. The board also accepted several staff resignations and leaves of absence. Administrative actions included the affirmation of HIB investigation findings, approval of an out-of-district student placement contract, and authorization of out-of-state field trips. Additionally, the Board adopted the final budget, approved adjustments for banked cap and health care costs, set the maximum travel expenditure for the 2026-2027 school year, and submitted a revised ballot proposal for additional tax levies to support school resources and programs.

The board meeting focused on financial and administrative matters, including the approval of financial reports and the adoption of the tentative 2026-2027 budget. The board scheduled a public hearing regarding the budget and reviewed necessary adjustments for banked cap and health care costs. Additionally, the board approved a separate proposal to raise funds for the new Wilson Elementary School. Personnel actions included the appointment of new salaried and hourly staff, the acceptance of retirements, and the granting of a leave of absence extension. The board also affirmed investigation findings related to Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB), entered a shared services agreement for student transportation, and established the date for the annual school board election.

The agenda included citizen comments and various reports from the student body and the Board. Key new business items covered finance, personnel, and administration. Financial matters involved approving lists of supplies and services rendered, certifying the Secretary's and Treasurer's reports for December 2025, and accepting monthly budget transfers for December 2025. Personnel actions included approving additional paid positions for home instruction and stipends for coaching/extracurricular assignments, appointing an Interim Business Administrator, hiring new hourly staff and substitutes, accepting retirements and resignations, and approving new salaried staff appointments and a leave of absence extension. Administrative actions addressed HIB report acceptance, the submission of a High Impact Tutoring Competitive grant application, approval for the Hoboken Dance School to use WHS, approval of Construction Change Directives and a Change Order with H&S Construction & Mechanical, Inc., approval of a contract with Bergen County Special Services School District for Work-Based Learning internships, approval of the 2026-27 school calendar, and approval for a non-resident tuition student.