Ocean Township School District

The agenda for the meeting included consideration for moving into and out of Executive Session to discuss Student Matters, Personnel, Negotiations, and Attorney/Client Privilege. Key public discussion items included a Club Presentation, the opening and closing of the public forum, the acceptance of minutes from previous meetings in December 2025, and various financial reports such as warrants for payment, budget transfers, and reports for November 2025. Business items included approving a $1,000 donation to pay down student lunch accounts and the renewal of health insurance broker services. The Superintendent's report covered staff reports, affirmation of an HIB Investigation decision, approval of the 2026-2027 District School Calendar, and SSDS reporting periods for September to December 2025. Personnel matters included the approval of substitute appointments for Brittany Moran. Policy reviews included second readings for policies related to Resource Materials, Library Materials, and Public Complaints. The agenda also noted staff members attending upcoming workshops in January and February 2026, and announced the next regular meeting scheduled for February 12, 2026.

This document outlines the agenda for the Reorganization Meeting of the Ocean Township Board of Education. Key activities included the administration of the Oath of Office to the newly elected member, the election of the Board President and Vice President, and the adoption of the Code of Ethics for School Board Members. The agenda also detailed numerous organizational actions for the ensuing year, such as appointing the Official Newspaper and Digital Newspaper, adopting the 2026 regular meeting schedule, appointing committee members, and designating various officials including the Board Secretary, Purchasing Agent, Affirmative Action Officer, and Legal Counsel.

The meeting agenda includes discussions on the 2025/2026 school year budget, including the adoption of the final budget, adjustments for health care costs, withdrawals from the Maintenance and Capital Reserve, and adjustments for enrollment. The agenda also covers the Superintendent's report, transportation/trips, building use, personnel matters including employments, and policy/regulation updates. Additional topics include staff attending workshops and open public forum sessions.

The district goals include increasing student proficiency in mathematics and English Language Arts through targeted instructional strategies, professional development, and data-driven interventions. A key focus is on closing achievement gaps and improving overall student performance. The plan also aims to foster a positive, inclusive, and emotionally supportive school environment by implementing the Responsive Classroom approach, prioritizing students’ social-emotional development alongside academic achievement. The board goals include enhancing the effectiveness of the Board of Education in governance, policy-making, and leadership by providing continuous and targeted professional development opportunities for all members and to strengthen trust and collaboration between the Board of Education and the community by enhancing communication, increasing engagement, and promoting transparency in decision-making.

The agenda includes the election of a Board President and Vice President, adoption of a Code of Ethics, and various appointments and approvals. Key actions involve appointing the official newspaper and digital newspaper, adopting a meeting schedule, establishing committees, and making appointments to various positions and boards. Financial matters include approving the payment of bills, budget transfers, investment of monies, and petty cash accounts. The agenda also covers the approval of several plans (Integrated Pest Management, Comprehensive Equity, etc.), the designation of official depositories and warrant signatures, approval of tax shelter annuity funds and other employee benefit plans, and the establishment of a travel threshold. Finally, various appointed officials and representatives are approved.