Richard Fognano

The meeting included an executive session to discuss personnel matters and HIB. Financial agenda items involved the approval of bill lists, payroll, the Board Secretary's and Treasurer's reports, the Annual Fiscal Questionnaire, the amended ESEA grant, and the establishment of new Roth and 457b retirement accounts. Additional business included the approval of the revised 2025-2026 school calendar, reports on buildings and grounds, curriculum and instruction, and artist services. Personnel actions involved the approval of professional development, the hiring of substitute teachers, and the granting of FMLA leave for specific employees. The board also approved the second reading of several policies.

The meeting addressed several operational and financial items. Finance agenda items included the approval of the bill list spanning from January 21, 2026, through February 17, 2026, payroll approvals for two pay periods in January and February 2026, and the approval of the Board Secretary and Treasurer's Reports for January 2026. The Board also passed a resolution to request a waiver of participation in the Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) program for the 2026-2027 school year due to projected low enrollment of Medicaid-eligible special education students. Key reports were approved across several areas, including the Lead Person Report, which included a resolution to approve the 2026-2027 school year calendar, as well as reports for Buildings and Grounds, Curriculum and Instruction, Artist Services, and Artistic Coordinator. Personnel actions included approving professional development, granting FMLA leave to Dr. Brian McGuire, and approving the hiring of a substitute teacher while accepting the resignation of Ian Angotti. Finally, the Board approved the first reading of several policy updates (4111, 5127, 5145.7, 6163.1).

The meeting addressed several critical items across various departments. In Finance, the Board resolved to approve the bill list spanning December 17, 2025, through January 20, 2026, as well as payroll for two periods in December 2025 and January 2026. The FY2025 financial audit report was presented, showing no findings and a surplus of $964,338.36. The Board also approved the amended FY26 budget based on October 15 enrollment data and a Joint Transportation Agreement with Absecon School District for student transport in May 2026. Other reports approved included those for Lead Person, Buildings and Grounds, Curriculum and Instruction, Artist Services, and Artistic Coordinator. The Board approved several field trips, master classes, and activities, including a resolution for a graduate to record a Tiny Desk Concert audition video in February 2026. Personnel actions included the approval of professional development and the hiring of two substitute nurses and one substitute teacher for SY 2025-2026. New Business included accepting the resignation (retirement) of Miss Kristen Troilo effective June 30, 2026.

The agenda for the meeting included procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, notice of meeting, and roll call. Key action items involved the Finance section, where resolutions were sought to approve the bill list for the period between November 19, 2025, and December 16, 2025, and payroll for two separate dates in November and December 2025. The board was also asked to approve a pay increase for substitutes effective January 1, 2026, the renewal of the Insite contract for FY26, and the Board Secretary's and Treasurer's Reports for November 2025. Other reports addressed included Lead Person Report, Buildings and Grounds Report, Curriculum and Instruction Report, Artist Services Report, and Artistic Coordinator Report. Personnel actions included the approval of professional development items and the hiring of three new substitutes and one full-time Teacher of English, pending necessary approvals. The agenda concluded with items for Old Business, New Business, Public Comments, and Board Comments.

The agenda included items such as approving the bill list, payroll, Board Secretary Report, Treasurer's Report, and a snow removal contract. Also discussed were the attendance report, fire/safety drills, discipline report, and an update to the Teacher Observation Tool. Buildings and Grounds, Curriculum and Instruction, Artist Services, and Artistic Coordinator reports were reviewed and considered for approval. School trips, master classes, activities, and events were on the agenda for approval, along with personnel items such as professional development and new substitute hires. Policy updates were also addressed.