Michelle Bangs

The meeting agenda covered several operational and administrative items. Key discussions and actions included the acceptance of financial certifications for December 2025, approval of budget transfers for December 2025 adjustments, and approval of bill payments totaling over $6.7 million. General motions involved confirming the enrollment at the Regional Achievement Academy, affirming previous HIB reports, and accepting the January 2026 HIB report. The Board recommended attendance at the 2026 Annual New Jersey Women's Leadership Conference for five staff members. Calendar approvals included the revised 2025-2026 RAA calendar and the 2026-2027 RAA school calendar. The 2026-2027 Operating Budget, totaling $64,658,425, was adopted for submission to the Executive County Superintendent. Additionally, the Board approved the second and final reading of several policy and regulation updates, approved the use of the gym for Myles Owens, and awarded a professional services contract for speech services. Personnel actions included approving numerous certificated and non-certificated staff appointments, handling resignations, and approving various sick and personal leave requests. Transportation resolutions addressed quotes, bids, renewals, and contract addenda for the 2025-2026 school year. The Superintendent's Report included details on January 2026 Fire Drills at the Regional Achievement Academy. The meeting concluded with an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters.

Key discussions during the meeting included an update on Bill A4854 regarding Non-Public funding, insights on the impact of this bill, and an enrollment/student activities update. The Board Secretary updated the Board on the Co-Op, Fee Schedule, and the 26-27 Budget, while a board member raised concerns about Health Benefit costs. Action items involved approving a Consent Agenda covering various financial certifications for October and November 2025, budget transfers, payment of bills totaling over $14.29 million, and motions related to general business. General motions included confirming enrollment figures for the Regional Achievement Academy, accepting HIB reports for November and December 2025, recommending several workshop/conference attendances, approving the 2026-2027 Fee Schedule, revising the 2025-2026 Fee Schedule, approving a Change Order for the 100 Tornillo Way project, approving a revised job description for the Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development, approving a settlement agreement, ratifying use of RAA school by the Tinton Falls Police K-9 Unit, accepting bids, and awarding the contract for Site Improvements at the Regional Achievement Academy. Personnel matters included approving new hires and changes for certificated and non-certificated staff, accepting several resignations, and approving various leaves of absence. Transportation matters involved approving quoted routes, accepting and awarding bids for routes, renewing routes, and approving contract addenda.

The meeting addressed numerous administrative and operational items. Key discussions included the School Business Administrator's and Board of Directors' monthly certifications of financial status for October and November 2025, approval of budget transfers for the 2025-2026 year, and payment of significant bills totaling over $14 million. Motions covered the confirmation of enrollment at the Regional Achievement Academy, acceptance and approval of HIB reports for November and December 2025, and recommendations for staff attendance at various workshops and conferences. The Board approved updates to the MOESC Fee Schedules for 2026-2027 and revised the 2025-2026 schedule. Business motions included approving Change Order #17 for the 100 Tornillo Way project, approving a revised job description for the Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development, approving a settlement agreement, and ratifying the Tinton Falls Police K-9 Unit's use of the RAA school facility. Bids were accepted and awarded for Site Improvements at the Regional Achievement Academy, with Precise Construction, Inc. receiving the contract for $787,976.00. The Board also rejected several non-responsive bids for the Custodial Supplies Cooperative Bid '26-'28 and subsequently awarded the contract to Simplify Chemical Solutions Inc. Personnel actions included approving the appointment, changes, and resignations of both certificated and non-certificated staff, as well as approving various leaves of absence. Transportation actions involved approving quotes, accepting/awarding bids, renewing routes, and approving contract addenda for the 2025-2026 school year. The Superintendent's report included documentation of Fire Drills and Lockdown Drills conducted across the district facilities in November and December 2025. The session concluded with an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters.

The meeting included several informational updates from staff concerning the hiring of a new HR Director, upcoming meetings on Related Services, district events, professional development, bid openings, the audit presentation, and congratulations on a retirement. Key actions involved the approval of a large Consent Agenda covering numerous items. Financial actions included accepting the School Business Administrator's Certification and the Board of Directors' Certification for September 30, 2025, approving Budget Transfers for September 2025, and approving the payment of bills totaling over $6.5 million, which included two payroll periods. Motions approved several contract renewals and awards for Child Study Team Services, Speech Services, OT-PT Services, and BCBA Services for the 2025-2026 school year, subject to an index rate adjustment of 2.50%. The Board rejected all bids for the Site Improvement and Walking Track Project due to a material defect in specifications and authorized a rebid. The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the year ending June 30, 2025, was accepted, as it contained no findings. Bids were accepted and awarded for School Psychologist Services for 2025-2026, resulting in an updated 2025-2026 Fee Schedule. Quotes for Speech Services and School Psychologist Services were also accepted and awarded as extraordinary unspecified services. Approval was granted for the MRA International Learning Center Facility Use Agreement. Personnel actions included approving/ratifying new hires and changes for certificated and non-certificated staff, accepting several resignations and terminations, and approving various leaves of absence. Transportation quotes and bids for the 2025-2026 school year were addressed.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics such as the June 30, 2025 Audit Presentation, acceptance of regular minutes from October 29, 2025, and the School Business Administrator's and Monthly Certifications of Financial Status. Budget transfers were approved, and bills were authorized for payment. Motions were made and confirmed regarding enrollment at the Regional Achievement Academy, affirmation of HIB reports, approval of adventure education field trips, and the second reading of policy and regulation updates. CST, Speech, OT-PT, and BCBA contracts were renewed and awarded. Bids for site improvements were accepted, with a resolution to reject all bids for the Site Improvement and Walking Track Project and authorize rebidding. The audit ending June 30, 2025, was accepted, and bids for School Psychologist Services were accepted and awarded, leading to a revised fee schedule. Additionally, Speech and School Psychologist Services Quotes were accepted and awarded, and the MRA International Learning Center Facility Use Agreement was approved. Personnel matters included approvals, changes, resignations, and terminations of staff, along with approvals for various leaves of absence. Transportation quotes and bids were addressed, and the Superintendent's Report covered fire drills and lock downs. The meeting also included old and new business, public comments, and an executive session to discuss personnel matters.