Karim Fisher

The board meeting included reports from student representatives regarding high school activities, clubs, and fundraising initiatives. Routine administrative and financial matters were addressed, including the approval of the bill list, budget transfers, and various student activity and enrollment reports. The board authorized professional development travel, approved several bus transportation routes for school events, and sanctioned various student field trips and extracurricular activities. Appointments were made for various legislative and committee roles for the year 2026. Legal counsel was appointed for special services and investigations. Additionally, the board approved several personnel actions including retirements, resignations, voluntary transfers, new appointments, family medical leave requests, and extracurricular staff assignments.

The meeting began with the Acting Board Secretary/Business Administrator calling the session to order. Key discussions included the Board Solicitor's confirmation of the November 2025 election results with the County Clerk's office, despite missing certified results, and noting that one member-elect required an affidavit. The school board election results for the 3-year, 2-year unexpired, and 1-year unexpired terms were read aloud and accepted. Several newly elected members received the Oath of Office. The body then proceeded with the nomination and election of the Board President, resulting in Mr. Mark Kozachyn being elected, and subsequently nominated and elected Ms. Jeanine Wilson as the Board Vice President. Committee appointments were tabled until a future date, with the Board President soliciting member preferences. The board also adopted the resolution outlining the 2026 schedule for public meetings, including designated times for executive sessions.

The regular meeting included a closed session for approximately 60 minutes to discuss confidential matters including pending litigation, contract negotiations, and personnel issues. Routine business involved the approval of the Bill List, Board Secretary's Report for September 2025, Treasurer's Report for September 2025, and associated budgetary certifications and transfers. Several travel and professional development requests were approved, including attendance at workshops and conferences. Routine matters addressed the approval of the Enrollment Report, Fire Alarm Report, Crisis Drill Report, and October 2025 HIB and Suspension Reports. The Operations & Finance Committee approved the Tentative Budget Calendar for 2025-26, fundraising requests for the WHS Interact Club and WMS Cross Country Club, Tri-County Conference ticket prices, and proposals for RFP preparation for grounds services and the Frontline Central Solution software. Facilities and Transportation approved bus route awards and joint transportation agreements with neighboring districts, equipment purchases including two new vehicles, and the adoption of a resolution for the Annual Comprehensive Maintenance Plan. Actions related to School Programs, Curriculum, and Instruction included approval for numerous school trips, the 2025-2026 Semi-Formal Dance, the 2026-2027 Scope of Education, and the CTE Program Agreement. Policy actions included the second reading and adoption of policies concerning student sun protection and spectator code of conduct, and the first reading of policies regarding library material and booster clubs. Business and Fiscal items included approval of the projected preschool enrollment and operational plan for 2026-27, setting the 2026 reorganization meeting date, accepting a donation from a Honor Flight participant, amending the 2026 IDEA grant to include the 2025 carryover, appointing an Assistant Superintendent as School Safety and Security Specialist, authorizing the disposal of surplus property, rescinding a prior motion regarding a donation, and approving various fundraisers. Personnel actions involved accepting several retirements and resignations, approving various leaves of absence (FMLA, LOA), appointing numerous new staff members across instructional and paraprofessional roles, reassignment of staff, and approving the MTFT Salary Book for 2025-2026.

The regular meeting commenced after an initial closed session to discuss exempted matters, including pending or anticipated litigation and personnel issues. Key discussions involved the recognition and thanks extended to outgoing board members. Routine business included the approval of various reports and financial transfers for October 2025, along with several professional development and travel reimbursements. Routine matters also covered reassignment, reclassification, enrollment reports, and the approval of HIB reports. In operations and finance, approval was granted for the Williamstown Middle School Jazz Band to conduct fundraising. Facilities and transportation items included the approval of a change order for Wyndham Construction, acceptance of donated art supplies for WHS, renewal of goose control services, and generator repairs at WHS. Curriculum and instruction actions included adding and approving a motion to remove a student based on eligibility policy, and the approval of numerous school trips for the 2025-2026 school year, including the WHS Prom date and venue. Policy matters involved the second reading and adoption of Policy and Regulation 2535 (Library Material) and 9191 (Booster Clubs). Business and fiscal actions covered pool rental agreements, mileage reimbursement, a lease agreement for a mail machine, a photography agreement, disposal of surplus property, approval of several fundraisers, tax resolutions for January through June 2026, debt service resolutions, and an increase in the student minimum wage effective January 1, 2026. Personnel actions addressed acceptances of several retirements and resignations, numerous staff appointments to new or existing roles across various schools, salary corrections, and approvals for various Family Medical Leave of Absences (FMLA), Unpaid Leaves of Absence (LOA), and administrative leaves. The meeting concluded with board member reports and adjournment.

The Monroe Township Board of Education held a meeting to discuss various topics including personnel actions, financial matters, and policy updates. The board approved the creation of the Caring Kids Club at Holly Glen Elementary School, a renewal agreement with Chartwells for food service management, and the purchase of hot well tables for Williamstown High School Cafeteria. They also approved several transportation routes for the ESY program and change orders for construction projects. Additionally, the board approved various appointments, resignations, and transfers of staff members, as well as agreements for services such as AAC, psychiatric evaluations, and language interpretation.