Mary Jo Botrous

The meeting featured student performances by the Milford Brook Intermediate Band and Orchestra. Key presentations included the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2025, and a mandatory training session on the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD). Under Administration, the Board affirmed the Superintendent's implementation of Policy 5512 regarding Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying, detailing documented and investigated incidents across district schools. Business items included the approval of claims totaling $2,627,091.89, acceptance of the December 2025 financial reports, approval of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FYE 6/30/2025, and acceptance of several donations to various schools from BNL Enterprises and others. Curriculum matters approved LDT-C internships and student teaching placements for Spring 2026, and several curriculum trips. Personnel actions involved approving resignations, leaves of absence, discretionary leaves, transfers/appointments, and numerous new appointments, including district employees taking on substitute assignments and curriculum writing roles.

The meeting included an Oath of Office administration, followed by a closed session to discuss interviews for Board of Education candidates and personnel matters. The board addressed a vacancy and appointed a new member. Key actions included district regulation updates, approval of out-of-district travel, and first readings of board policies. The board ratified check registers, approved lists of bills, accepted a donation of items, and approved grants. Agreements and contracts were approved for private fiber services, capital projects, natural gas, and electricity. Software licensing renewal was also approved. The board approved the Read Across America Guest Reader Program, a spring conference, and student teaching and classroom observerships. Personnel matters included approving increases in complement, retirements, resignations, leaves of absence, transfers, and appointments. Finally, the board discussed out-of-district placements and the Freedom to Read Act Policies.

The meeting included discussions on Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) incidents, district regulation updates, and enrollment figures. The board addressed financial matters, such as approving the list of bills, acceptance of the Board Secretary's and Treasurer's Reports, budget appropriation adjustments, and various disbursements. Capital projects were a significant focus, with bid awards for roof replacements at multiple schools and auditorium lighting and sound system upgrades. The board also considered a Local Recreation Improvement Grant for playground facilities and disposals of curriculum materials. Personnel matters included retirements, resignations, transfers, appointments, and changes in status for various staff positions. Additionally, the board discussed negotiations with multiple associations and unions.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics such as Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) incidents, out-of-district travel approvals, and the exclusion of pupils with outstanding immunizations. The board also approved the 2025-2026 Nursing Services Plan and affirmed the Superintendent's decision in a specific HIB matter. Business matters included approving the list of bills, acceptance of the Board Secretary's and Treasurer's Reports, budget appropriation adjustments, various disbursements, and a donation for Clark Mills School. The board also approved the Emergency Bus Evacuation Drill Report for Fall 2025, awarded a bid for HVAC Upgrades at Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School, and approved the Steel Pan Ensemble Use Agreement with Manalapan Township. Curriculum approvals included dates for the 2026-2027 Summer School Program, additions to the 'Battle of the Books' list, a School Administration Practicum, and student classroom observers. Personnel matters included retirements, resignations, leaves of absence, transfers, and appointments. The board also discussed and voted on filling a board vacancy.

The meeting included a presentation by Brown & Brown Advisors regarding a health insurance proposal to move to the NJ Solutions Joint Health Insurance Fund. The results of the Spring 2025 NJSLA Administration were presented. The Superintendent's report affirmed the implementation of Policy 5512 regarding Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying. The board approved out-of-district travel, various disbursements, and the submission of a Comprehensive Maintenance Plan and M-1 Form for FY 2026. A contract for Snow Removal Services was awarded to All American Snow Removal Services, LLC for the 2025/2026 school year. The board also approved student classroom observers, district visits, curriculum trips, and several personnel items including retirements, resignations, leaves of absence, and new appointments.