Tiffany Boufford

The Eatontown Board of Education held a meeting to discuss various topics, including the Monmouth County Superintendents' Governor's Educator of the Year Program and the Educational Support Professional of the Year Program. The board also discussed and approved budget transfers, certified lists of bills, and accepted the Board Secretary Report and the Treasurer of School Monies report. Additionally, the board approved workshops for staff, clinical practice for students, and revisions to Policy 1648.11 regarding COVID-19 health and safety appendices. Personnel matters such as salary advancements, appointments, and leaves of absence were also addressed. The meeting also included discussions on the Student Safety Data System Report.

The Eatontown Board of Education meeting included discussions and resolutions related to energy savings plans, acceptance of the Superintendent's report, and various financial matters such as transfers, bill approvals, and reserve account adjustments. The board also addressed personnel matters, curriculum resources, and policy revisions. Additionally, the meeting involved discussions on upcoming retreats, public comments, and an executive session covering personnel and legal exceptions.

The Eatontown Board of Education meeting included discussions and reports from the Superintendent regarding school news for October, covering activities, events, and themed lessons in Memorial, Meadowbrook, and Vetter Schools, as well as Woodmere School. The board addressed computer usage, funding, and bus tracking concerns. Resolutions were passed to accept the Superintendent's Report and Enrollment Report for October 2021. The board also discussed insurance and finance matters, including budget transfers, bill approvals, and acceptance of American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) funds, as well as the submission of the ARP ESSER grant application to the NJ Department of Education. Additionally, the meeting covered educational resources, personnel appointments, and various policies and regulations.

The meeting included a superintendent's report covering school news, district updates, and reports on harassment, intimidation, and bullying. The board discussed state aid funding, preschool enrollment, and the placement process for preschool students. Resolutions were passed regarding state legislators' support for equitable state funding, the purchase of a reach-in freezer, and payment for food service operations. Additionally, the board approved workshops for personnel, revisions to the Restart and Recovery Plan, instructional and nursing services agreements, tuition contracts, and the acceptance of Preschool Education Aid. Personnel matters included leaves of absence, appointments, and the acceptance of retirements. The board also approved a Shared Service Agreement for the Swift 911 Emergency Notification System and discussed regionalization bill progress.

The meeting included a presentation on the 2021 Start Strong Assessment. The Superintendent's Report and Enrollment Report for January 2022 were accepted. The board approved workshops and course reimbursements for staff, as well as field experiences for students. The English Language Learner Three-Year Program Plans for 2021-2024 were approved for submission. ESEA funds were accepted, and the First Reading of several Policies & Procedures was approved. The district's participation in the 2021-2022 Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) program was approved. Personnel actions included approving a Family Fun Night Substitute, adjusting compensation rates for Cafeteria Aides and Substitute positions, and appointing substitutes for the Winter Learning Academy. A leave of absence was also approved. The board addressed the withdrawal of a bid for ESIP Mechanical Bids and awarded the contract to EACM Corp. School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill Reports were approved.