Somerset Hills School District

The board meeting included a roll call followed by an executive session to discuss personnel, student matters, contracts, and litigation. The meeting featured presentations from middle school and high school student representatives, who provided reports on student activities, sports, field trips, academic milestones, and graduation events. The board honored the retiring teachers and recognized student achievements throughout the year.

The board discussed several key topics including district goals, the implementation of Holocaust and genocide education, and the Quality School Review data for the high school. Administrative actions included the appointment of a new assistant principal, contract awards for technology security upgrades via a cooperative purchasing agreement, and the approval of school start and end times for the upcoming year. The board also reviewed personnel matters such as retirement and salary advancements, and received reports on facility projects like roof analysis and tennis court construction, as well as an update on non-public school aid and student extracurricular activities.

The Board of Education conducted a public hearing on the 2026-2027 budget and formally adopted the final budget, which included various capital projects, facility upgrades, and allocations for health benefit costs and travel reimbursement. The board awarded an RFP for a School Regionalization Efficiency Program Feasibility Study to Kennedy Green, LLC. Personnel actions were taken, including the renewal of contracts and salaries for various staff categories, appointments of new personnel, and adjustments to the district position control roster. Additionally, the board reviewed Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying reports and held two executive sessions to discuss superintendent evaluation and student matters.

The meetings covered multiple areas including business and operations, where the final budget was approved, an RFP for a regionalization feasibility study was awarded, and various tax authorizations and operational procedures were finalized. Curriculum discussions involved professional development opportunities, a concurrent enrollment program with Raritan Valley Community College, and engineering fees. Personnel and policy actions included staff contract renewals, appointments, promotions, and organizational changes within the position control roster. Student services matters included the approval of HIB reports, special education evaluations, and the award of an RFP for athletic training services. Additionally, the meetings featured student recognition and the honoring of retirees and professionals of the year.

The meeting focused on establishing and reviewing board norms, discussing the 2025-2026 district goals related to academics, facilities, community integration, and culture and climate, and participating in board training titled Capturing Kids Heart conducted by Shane Naterman.