Valerie Bowers

The board meeting included reports on student activities and achievements across the districts, such as sports program updates and recognitions for students, including 'Students of the Semester' and Seal of Biliteracy recipients. Presentations were made honoring a successful graduate and a business partner. Superintendent reports covered facility upgrades, new student-run initiatives, and upcoming district programs. The board acted on various administrative, financial, and curriculum items, including approving fundraisers, policy updates, budget transfers, professional development requests, and student field trips. An executive session was conducted to discuss confidential matters.

The board meeting featured updates on school sports, student activities, and successful district events, including the Bubbles for Autism program. The Superintendent was recognized for receiving the Cape May County Superintendent of the Year award. The board approved various administrative actions including school policies, professional improvement and travel expenses, budget transfers, and financial reports. Additionally, the board approved curriculum items, personnel actions including resignations and appointments, and renewed contracts with Nutri-Serve Food Management, Inc. Various construction projects and district planning efforts were also noted.

The meeting included a presentation of the proposed 2026/2027 budgets for both the Cape May County Special Services School District and the Cape May County Technical School District. The Board approved the resolutions for both proposed budgets for certification by the Board of School Estimate.

This Emergency Virtual or Remote Instruction Plan by the Cape May County Special Services School District outlines strategies to ensure the continuity of educational, related services, and nutrition services for all students, particularly those with special education needs, during periods of district closure. Key pillars include providing equitable access to instruction through individualized plans and digital resources, addressing specific special education and English Language Learner needs, managing student attendance, ensuring safe delivery of meals, and maintaining facilities operations. The plan aims to support students' academic, social-emotional, and health needs through comprehensive virtual and remote programming.

The meeting, held virtually due to inclement weather, included procedural items such as the Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance. Key discussions and actions involved the approval of previous meeting minutes from January 27, 2026, both Regular and Executive sessions. Superintendent reports covered updates on student activities, including a well-attended Valentines Dance and a successful annual run/walk. The CMCTSD Superintendent highlighted National CTE Month, an update on the Let Us Eat Event at the Atlantic City Boat Show, and congratulated the E-Sports Team on winning a state title. Numerous action items were approved, including shared Policy/Regulation updates, Finance & Operations items for both districts (including updated resolutions and approval of Bills Lists and Fund Summaries), Budget Transfers for CMCSSSD, and various Administrative items such as Personnel actions, Curriculum items like field trips and revised calendars, and specific curriculum revisions for CMCTSD (e.g., Veterinary Science and Pre-Engineering). A retirement acknowledgment was made for Ms. Kathy Allen.