Nikkia Blair

The meeting included standard procedural items such as roll call and a statement on the manner of notification. Key discussion items involved the Finance Committee Chair's comments regarding budget guidelines, and the approval of several financial reports, including budget transfers for July 2026, and monthly reports for the Board Secretary and Treasurer for July 2025. The Board also approved extensive bills and claims spanning July through mid-October 2025. Personnel actions included accepting retirements and resignations, approving new appointments for School Business Administrator (Matthew E. Johnson) and Assistant Facilities Manager (Eric Peters), and approving a title change for Rina Munson. General items covered the authorization to accept the low bid for Refuse & Recyclables Removal Services, and approvals for various state compliance documents. Student actions included approving the monthly HIB report, placements for out-of-district students, and home instruction placements. The meeting concluded with discussions regarding enhancing transparency by potentially live-streaming future meetings, though a motion to record meetings failed to carry.

The Board approved resolutions to suspend with pay Gustavo Barrientos and Jonathan Trzeszkowski pending investigations. The Board accepted the resignations of Benjamin Woolley, John Sneddon, and Amaryllis Herrera. The Board approved the appointment of Amaryllis Herrera as a Special Education Teacher and Pedro Rosario as a Custodian.

The document is a budget summary for Monmouth Long Branch City. It includes information on advertised enrollments, revenues, appropriations, per pupil cost calculations, blended resource SBB statement, unusual revenues and appropriations, shared services, estimated tax rates, and employee contract lists.

The Long Branch Board of Education held an agenda meeting to discuss various topics. The Finance Committee reviewed discussions regarding FY2025, the ongoing audit, FY2026, and the budget development process for FY2027, noting a potential loss of State Aid. The board also discussed and took action on monthly financial reports, budget transfers, and bills and claims. The Superintendent's report included recognition of Students and Employees of the Month, achievements such as the Sustainable Jersey for Schools Silver Certification, and winners of the Veteran's Day Essay Contest. The board also discussed and approved a memorandum of agreement between education and law enforcement, emergency evacuation drills, a three-year preschool program plan, wrap-around services for extended programs, and a pool rental agreement with Monmouth University. Personnel actions included retirements, resignations, employee transfers, and appointments of certified staff and instructional assistants. The board also addressed student actions, including HIB reports and placements of students on home instruction and out-of-district programs. Additionally, there were corrections and revisions to previous minutes.

The meeting included recognition of students and district employees of the month. The board approved the establishment of the Sara Rodriguez-Madrid Scholarship. They also approved a contract with Monmouth Medical Center for medical services. Several board members were approved to attend the New Jersey School Board Association Workshop. The board accepted the retirement of Peter E. Genovese III, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary. Several personnel actions were taken, including the appointment of certified staff and approval of annual stipend positions. The board approved the monthly HIB report and terminations of out-of-district students. Corrections and revisions to previous minutes were also approved. The board also discussed student safety and security.