Susan Cherney

The meeting included discussions and actions on personnel matters, such as retirements, resignations, leaves of absence, and appointments, including the tenure appointment of a Speech/Language Specialist. The board approved various class trips, out-of-district placements, and professional service agreements. Additionally, the board addressed buildings and grounds matters, approving the donation of vehicles to Vehicle for Veterans. Financial matters were also addressed, including the approval of the Bills List, Board Secretary's Reports, Cash Report, Transfer Report, and travel-related expense reimbursements. The board also approved the submission of grant amendments and contracts for services, including a sound upgrade at the High School Gym and floor replacement. Policy updates and reviews were conducted, and the board discussed an HIB report.

The special meeting focused on approving a Debt Service Aid Request Resolution for a new junior high school building. The resolution included the acceptance of a Preliminary Eligible Cost Determination letter from the NJDOE and authorized the superintendent to complete and submit the Debt Service Aid Request letter.

The meeting included presentations on NJGPA results and the superintendent's report, which covered personnel matters such as retirements, resignations, leaves of absence, appointments, transfers, and various staff approvals. The board also addressed curriculum committees, sick day payouts, fire and security drills, annual school plans, and teacher/administrator evaluation frameworks. Further discussion included textbook inventory, assessment schedules, handbooks, agreements with outside organizations, student suspension reports, out-of-district placements, bedside instruction, and professional service approvals. Committee reports covered building and grounds, finance and technology, and budget approvals. Policy approvals and the acceptance of a HIB report were also included.

The meeting included public comments on school security and cameras. The Superintendent's report covered personnel matters, including retirements, leaves of absence, and numerous appointments and reappointments of staff across various roles and schools. Several staff transfers were also approved. The finance section addressed bills, cash reports, transfer reports, EFT payments, and board secretary reports. Services for buildings and grounds were approved, along with a school safety grant. Multiple RFPs for professional development were approved for advertisement. Purchases for Saint Joseph's Elementary School were approved. A cooperative pricing agreement was approved. Policies and regulations were reviewed and approved. School trips and out-of-district placements were approved. Various summer programs and assignments were approved, including summer learning academy, visual and performing arts programs, maintenance workers, and professional development. Finally, the meeting included approval of home instruction, service agreements, and closed session discussion.

The meeting included administering the oath to a new board member and public comments regarding items in the Superintendent's report. The Superintendent's report covered personnel matters, including retirements, resignations, leaves of absence, appointments, and coaching assignments. Other agenda items included professional development approvals, curriculum writing assignments, before/after school duties, testing preparation committees, and college application night staffing. The board also addressed fire and security drills, a statement of assurance regarding paraprofessional staff, job descriptions, a revised district calendar, suspension reports, class trips, out-of-district placements, and professional services contracts. Financial matters included bill approvals, board secretary reports, cash reports, transfer reports, EFT payment reports, and grant agreements for roof replacements at several schools. The board also appointed legal counsel, approved the disposal of outdated technology, and addressed project change orders. Finally, the board reviewed a student suspension and HIB reports.