South River Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The board agenda includes several operational and financial approvals. Key items include the renewal of the food service contract with Maschio's Food Services, Inc., award of a painting services bid to Balanikas Painting LLC, and approval of various shared services agreements with the Borough of South River. The board also addressed curriculum guides, student interns, staff assignments and appointments, teacher mentoring assignments, leave requests, and professional development training. Safety-related approvals covered the school safety manual, threat assessment teams, bus drills, and district law enforcement unit assignments. Additionally, several grants and contracts for tutoring, athletic training, and flexible spending plan monitoring were considered.
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The board meeting agenda covered a wide range of administrative, financial, and operational matters. Key discussion topics included the approval of various service contracts for the 2026-2027 school year, including therapy, nursing, home instruction, mental health, and legal services. The board also reviewed cooperative purchasing agreements, furniture procurement for school facilities, and copier lease agreements. Furthermore, the meeting addressed staffing changes, such as resignations, retirements, new hires, transfers, and the appointment of extended school year staff. Other items included acceptance of donations, approval of field trips, disposal of obsolete items, policy revisions, and the conduct of bus evacuation drills.
Feb 26, 2026·Board meeting
South River Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes
The board meeting covered several significant operational and policy updates, including compliance with new state legislation regarding student use of personal mobile devices and the implementation of various district-wide initiatives like Black History Month activities, a planned Curriculum Fair, the Day of Service, and community clothing closets. Board actions included the approval of numerous contracts for services such as architectural planning, student transportation for field trips, livestreaming of graduation ceremonies, and technology hardware and security upgrades. Additionally, the board ratified personnel matters including new staff appointments, transfers, curriculum writing stipends, and teacher mentoring arrangements. Financial resolutions were passed regarding tax requisitions, budget reports, and benefit programs. Finally, the board conducted policy readings, accepted bus evacuation drill reports, and held an executive session for personnel and legal discussions.
