William O. George

The Board meeting addressed several key operational and administrative items. These included certifications of financial status, approval of budget transfers, and payment of bills. The Board acknowledged and awarded professional services contracts for nursing and BCBA/RBT services, and handled the bid process for technology products, including the rejection of non-responsive bids and the award of the contract to the lowest responsible bidder. Additionally, the Board passed a resolution expressing concerns regarding new state regulations impacting cooperative purchasing and public works. Personnel actions, including staff appointments and leave requests, were approved, and transportation contracts and routes for the current and upcoming school years were addressed. Finally, the Board reviewed superintendent reports on fire and security drills.

The board discussed and took action on several key agenda items, including the certification of financial status for the prior year, approval of budget transfers, and the payment of bills. Key motions included affirming the Regional Achievement Academy enrollment and HIB reports, approving attendance at professional workshops, and adopting the 2026-2027 Operating Budget. Additionally, the board approved policy and regulation updates, authorized a professional services contract for speech services, addressed personnel appointments, resignations, and leaves of absence, and reviewed transportation quotes and bids.

The meeting agenda covered several operational and administrative items. Key discussions and actions included the acceptance of financial certifications for December 2025, approval of budget transfers for December 2025 adjustments, and approval of bill payments totaling over $6.7 million. General motions involved confirming the enrollment at the Regional Achievement Academy, affirming previous HIB reports, and accepting the January 2026 HIB report. The Board recommended attendance at the 2026 Annual New Jersey Women's Leadership Conference for five staff members. Calendar approvals included the revised 2025-2026 RAA calendar and the 2026-2027 RAA school calendar. The 2026-2027 Operating Budget, totaling $64,658,425, was adopted for submission to the Executive County Superintendent. Additionally, the Board approved the second and final reading of several policy and regulation updates, approved the use of the gym for Myles Owens, and awarded a professional services contract for speech services. Personnel actions included approving numerous certificated and non-certificated staff appointments, handling resignations, and approving various sick and personal leave requests. Transportation resolutions addressed quotes, bids, renewals, and contract addenda for the 2025-2026 school year. The Superintendent's Report included details on January 2026 Fire Drills at the Regional Achievement Academy. The meeting concluded with an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters.

Key discussions during the meeting included an update on Bill A4854 regarding Non-Public funding, insights on the impact of this bill, and an enrollment/student activities update. The Board Secretary updated the Board on the Co-Op, Fee Schedule, and the 26-27 Budget, while a board member raised concerns about Health Benefit costs. Action items involved approving a Consent Agenda covering various financial certifications for October and November 2025, budget transfers, payment of bills totaling over $14.29 million, and motions related to general business. General motions included confirming enrollment figures for the Regional Achievement Academy, accepting HIB reports for November and December 2025, recommending several workshop/conference attendances, approving the 2026-2027 Fee Schedule, revising the 2025-2026 Fee Schedule, approving a Change Order for the 100 Tornillo Way project, approving a revised job description for the Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development, approving a settlement agreement, ratifying use of RAA school by the Tinton Falls Police K-9 Unit, accepting bids, and awarding the contract for Site Improvements at the Regional Achievement Academy. Personnel matters included approving new hires and changes for certificated and non-certificated staff, accepting several resignations, and approving various leaves of absence. Transportation matters involved approving quoted routes, accepting and awarding bids for routes, renewing routes, and approving contract addenda.

The meeting addressed numerous administrative and operational items. Key discussions included the School Business Administrator's and Board of Directors' monthly certifications of financial status for October and November 2025, approval of budget transfers for the 2025-2026 year, and payment of significant bills totaling over $14 million. Motions covered the confirmation of enrollment at the Regional Achievement Academy, acceptance and approval of HIB reports for November and December 2025, and recommendations for staff attendance at various workshops and conferences. The Board approved updates to the MOESC Fee Schedules for 2026-2027 and revised the 2025-2026 schedule. Business motions included approving Change Order #17 for the 100 Tornillo Way project, approving a revised job description for the Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development, approving a settlement agreement, and ratifying the Tinton Falls Police K-9 Unit's use of the RAA school facility. Bids were accepted and awarded for Site Improvements at the Regional Achievement Academy, with Precise Construction, Inc. receiving the contract for $787,976.00. The Board also rejected several non-responsive bids for the Custodial Supplies Cooperative Bid '26-'28 and subsequently awarded the contract to Simplify Chemical Solutions Inc. Personnel actions included approving the appointment, changes, and resignations of both certificated and non-certificated staff, as well as approving various leaves of absence. Transportation actions involved approving quotes, accepting/awarding bids, renewing routes, and approving contract addenda for the 2025-2026 school year. The Superintendent's report included documentation of Fire Drills and Lockdown Drills conducted across the district facilities in November and December 2025. The session concluded with an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters.