Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Michael Raftery’s organization
Oct 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Fort Lee Board of Education Regular Meeting
The board convened for an executive session to discuss legal, personnel, and confidential matters. Following the executive session, the meeting included updates from student representatives regarding testing schedules and recent athletic achievements. A representative from the New Jersey School Boards Association conducted a presentation on the process of establishing and aligning board and district goals, emphasizing the importance of monitoring progress against strategic planning objectives and evaluating the superintendent. The board also reviewed the distinction between district-level outcomes and board-level governance goals.
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The board meeting included a superintendent's report covering student academic and athletic achievements, school events, and a bullying case update. The negotiations committee provided a report on strategic planning. Key agenda items included the approval of a resolution to disenroll a non-resident student and several other board resolutions. Public comments addressed concerns regarding recent policy changes, curriculum oversight, the discontinuation of remote meeting access, and potential school overcrowding due to new construction.
Sep 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Fort Lee Board of Education Regular Meeting
The meeting featured the Superintendent's report, which included updates on various facilities improvements, such as the refurbishment of the middle school gym floor and high school bathroom renovations. The Superintendent presented district goals for the upcoming year, focused on communication, student support, and the integration of artificial intelligence. Additionally, the report highlighted the district's recent successful Quality Single Accountability Continuum evaluation and discussed strategies to address chronic absenteeism. Committee reports were provided regarding upcoming senior events and policy revisions. A public comment period included an introduction to the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee. The Board also addressed and approved the disenrollment of a non-resident student.
Aug 31, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Fort Lee Board of Education Board Meeting
The board reviewed the Superintendent's report, including updates on the school calendar and the student code of conduct, specifically the terminology update regarding internet-enabled devices. The board discussed attendance policy changes and reviewed recent assessment results for multilingual learners. A committee report on construction was provided, and board members deliberated on a contract change order for HVAC equipment. The board also moved to abolish a policy regarding declarations and meetings and approved a new personnel appointment for a music chorus teacher. Public comment focused on concerns regarding the new attendance policy and its potential impact on students with illnesses.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
