Shawnet Bright

The document outlines the schedule for the board meetings, including designated times and locations at the Country Club Administration Building throughout the year.

The meeting included procedural actions such as the approval of the agenda and motions to enter and exit closed executive sessions. Key reports covered construction timelines spanning 2025 through 2030, noting Memorial Middle School is 97% complete and Twin Hill is 99% complete, with new furniture expected in early August. Presentations were given on the Bond Referendum and Relocation Plan Update. Public comments addressed concerns regarding staffing, salary levels for specific agenda items, special education services, the early childhood partnership contract reconsideration, school facility conditions (asphalt, air conditioning), and strategic planning updates. Personnel actions involved approvals for leaves of absence, retirements, resignations, staff appointments, salary corrections, and the termination of one employee. Curriculum and Special Education reports included approvals for various assemblies, professional development, field trips, and educational service contracts. Operations involved approvals for developing a Comprehensive Equity Plan, hosting several school events and fundraisers, approving the WHS student participation in the Trade Ready Program, and addressing financial matters including bills and fund transfers. New business included approvals for fundraisers, acceptance of Non-Public State Aid, implementation of security and technology initiatives, and approval of an Emergency Virtual and Remote Instruction Plan.

The meeting included procedural actions such as the approval of the agenda and entering into and exiting closed executive session. The Board President presented the Willingboro Board of Education 2025 Year End Review, highlighting the 50-year anniversary of Willingboro High School and academic achievements. The Acting Superintendent presented the "Reimagine Willingboro" 30, 60, 90-day plan, focusing on learning acceleration and system refinement. Public comments addressed topics including the HIB report, expected funding, adjustments to the audit report, and establishing a parent safety team. Several personnel actions were approved, including leaves of absence, resignations, appointments, and honorariums for the 2025-2026 school year, as well as ratification of non-instructional pay and staff appointments. Curriculum items approved included the Science National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, field trips, professional development workshops, and a financial literacy workshop series by JPMorgan Chase. Operations items involved the approval of several facility usage applications, facility project bids (JC Stuart ECDC Toilet Room Alterations and Roof Renovation), utilization of Capital Reserve Funding, and approval of the 2024-2025 Audit Report and Corrective Action Plan. Finance included approval of December 2025 Bills and Claims and financial reports for October 2025. New business covered facility usage, ESEA application amendment, funding for a health and wellness program, and approval of a settlement agreement and legal representation following executive session discussions. The Board also approved the engagement of the New Jersey School Board Association to conduct the search for a new Superintendent of Schools and approved the employment contract for the Acting/Interim Superintendent.

The meeting, designated as a Board Retreat, involved procedural steps including the Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call, followed by the approval of the agenda. Key actions included entering into and exiting closed/executive sessions twice for discussions deemed potentially disclosable after two years or legally privileged. The agenda also included Board Meeting Comments such as the Board President's Statement, the Superintendent's Comment and Response, and Public Comment. The meeting concluded with discussions on Unfinished Business, New Business, Board Retreat discussion, Board Members Comments, and final adjournment.

The meeting commenced with procedural items including the Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call, followed by the Student Representative's Comments. The Board approved the agenda and subsequently moved into a Closed Executive Session, with an anticipated disclosure time of two years from the session date. Key discussion areas scheduled for the meeting included reports from the Board President, Superintendent, and updates on district matters. Committee reports were slated for Personnel, Curriculum, Operations/Finance, Special Education, Policy, and Negotiations. Specific reports were scheduled for Personnel, Curriculum, Special Education, Operations, Finance, and Policy. The agenda concluded with New Business, President's Report, Unfinished Business, and a final Executive Session before adjournment.