1. Statement of Public Notice of Meeting in Accordance with New Jersey Public Meeting Act
2. Motion for Executive Session
3. Reconvene
4. Flag Salute
5. Approval of Minutes
A. February 25, 2026 Executive Minutes (attachment)
B. February 25, 2026 Public Minutes (attachment)
6. Opportunity for Public to Address the Board of Education regarding specific agenda items
In accordance with the Public Participation in Board Meetings, in Board Bylaw No. 0167, the Chair shall limit discussion from each individual, or group representative, to five (5) minutes.
7. President’s Report
8. Report of the Superintendent of Schools
A. J. Harvey Rodgers, February Virtue: Positive Attitude, Student Recognition, Melanie Sweeney
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Student
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Grade
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Teacher(s)
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Xavier Nichols
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Kindergarten
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Suzanne Rutter
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Ashlee Gonzalez-Cuba
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Kindergarten
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Gabrielle Pipher
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Zymeer James
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Kindergarten
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Kelley Wheat
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Chloe Burt
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Kindergarten
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Lori Kaszupski / Alisa McDermott
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Antoinette Pluta
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Kindergarten
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Heather Stewart
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Jose King Rios
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Kindergarten
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Maire Kennedy / Danielle Cerrato
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Blayze Crenshaw
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Kindergarten
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Melissa McWilliams
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Zakari Goodman
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Kindergarten
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Victoria Toczylowski
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Amriyanna Pratt
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Kindergarten Music
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Alexa Kowalski
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Kali Johnson
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Kindergarten Gym
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Beth Conley / Chad Yates
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Quentin Conaway
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Kindergarten STEM
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Erin Pimpinella
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Matias Juarez
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Kindergarten RASKEL
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Lynne Shute, RASKEL Site Director
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Matthew Gordon
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Pre-K
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Renee Vanartsdalen
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Jaden Mangual
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Pre-K
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Haley Grady
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Ariana Hernandez-Rodriguez
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Pre-K
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Suzanne Tuttle
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Emma Troast
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Pre-K
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Alicia Smith
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Molly Wiser
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Pre-K
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Kaley Steponick
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Nora Yates
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Pre-K
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Kaitlyn Piontkowski
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Scarlet Cline
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Pre-K
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Amanda Belko
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Declan Halter
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Pre-K
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Daria Lombardi
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Edward Giannantonio
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Pre-K
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Nicholas Zaleski (Rachel Brown)
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Ariyon Southerland
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Pre-K
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Ayana Moxey
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Franco Esposito
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Pre-K RASKEL
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Lynne Shute, RASKEL Site Director
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B. 2025-2026 Music In Our Schools Month (MIOSM) Student Recognition, Arthur Myers
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Ensemble/Honor
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Name
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Grade
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Instrument/Voice
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All SJ Elementary Honors Band
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Nia Plourde
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6
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Clarinet
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Arthur Myers, Director
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Benjamin Wickersham
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6
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Trombone
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Jamie Waldrum
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6
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Flute
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Angelina Coppola, Director
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Sean Tiberio
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5
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Alto Saxophone
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Hezekiah Harris
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5
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Clarinet
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Dilan Laurel-Farias
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5
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Trombone
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Luke Mingioni
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5
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Percussion
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All SJ Symphonic Band
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Alexander Sabillena
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10
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Trumpet
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Arthur Myers, Director
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Maxwell Smith
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9
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Trombone
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All SJ Junior High Band
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Carlos De La Cruz Hofer
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8
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Clarinet
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Arthur Myers, Director
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Luke Johns
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7
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Clarinet
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Chinemerem Ufomba
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7
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Mallet Percussion
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Olympic Honors Band Jr. High
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Luke Johns
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7
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Clarinet
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Arthur Myers, Director
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Olympic Honors Band Sr. High
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Alexander Sabillena
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10
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Trumpet
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Arthur Myers, Director
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Ellie Whitaker
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10
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Flute
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Maxwell Smith
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9
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Trombone
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Rowan Windfest
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Katey Olsen
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12
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Flute
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Arthur Myers, Director
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Ijeoma Ufomba
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10
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Flute
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Ellie Whitaker
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10
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Flute
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Sofia Dungca
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10
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Flute
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Alexander Sabillena
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10
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Trumpet
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Rowan Youth Orchestra
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Alexander Sabillena
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10
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Trumpet
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Arthur Myers, Director
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Ellie Whitaker
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10
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Flute
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Maxwell Smith
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9
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Trombone
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Samantha Lowe
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10
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Viola
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Rowan Youth Brass Band
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Alexander Sabillena
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10
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Cornet
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Arthur Myers, Director
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Lenny Solano
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10
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Euphonium
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Julianna Moore
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11
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Tuba
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Maxwell Smith
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9
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Trombone
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SJ Area Wind Ensemble Side by Side Concert
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Ijeoma Ufomba
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10
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Flute
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Arthur Myers, Director
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Alexander Sabillena
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10
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Trumpet
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Maxwell Smith
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9
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Trombone
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University of Delaware Youth Wind Ensemble Day
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Alexander Sabillena
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10
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Trumpet
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Arthur Myers, Director
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Sofia Dungca
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10
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Flute
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Ellie Whiatker
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10
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Flute
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Maxwell Smith
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9
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Trombone
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Rutgers University Honors Band
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Alexander Sabillena
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10
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Trumpet
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Arthur Myers, Director
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Maxwell Smith
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9
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Trombone
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All SJ Elementary Honors Orchestra
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Albert McCoog
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6
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Violin
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Hester Hasheian
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All SJ Sr. High Chorus
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Faith Cowley
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12
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Soprano 2
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Arthur Myers, Director
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Atlas Kopp
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12
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Tenor 1
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Katey Olsen
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12
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Alto 1
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Andrew Taylor
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12
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Bass 2 Section Leader
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Andrew Weiss
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12
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Bass 1
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Mid Atlantic Regional College Auditions
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Grace Hoffman
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12
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Technical Theatre
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Heather Sirisky, Director
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Katey Olsen
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12
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Musical Theatre
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Andrew Taylor
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12
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Musical Theatre
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C. Student Safety Data System Reporting (SSDS) Presentation, Dr. Al Lewis
D. District Partnership Presentation, Dr. Al Lewis
9. Board Committee Reports & Action Items
10. Old Business
11. New Business
12. Opportunity for the Public to Address the Board of Education
In accordance with the Public Participation in Board Meetings, in Board Bylaw No. 0167, the Chair shall limit discussion from each individual, or group representative, to five (5) minutes.
13. Adjournment
GLASSBORO BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING OR WORK SESSION
DATE: March 25, 2026
TIME: 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Glassboro High Media Center
PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING OR WORK SESSION
Public notice of this meeting or work session has been made in accordance with the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, Law of 1975.
Advanced public notice of this meeting was given March 6, 2026 including the time, date and place of the meeting.
Said public notice has been made as follows:
Notice has been posted in the Board of Education Office, Carpenter Street and Bowe Boulevard, Glassboro, NJ
Notice has been posted on the Board of Education website,
www.gpsd.us
Notice has been filed with the Clerk of the Borough of Glassboro, Glassboro Municipal Building, 1 South Main Street, Glassboro, NJ
RESOLUTION: NON-PUBLIC SESSION
WHEREAS The matters to be discussed in Part I of this session are matters listed for private discussion under Section 7, b, (1)-(9) of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, and
WHEREAS The general nature of the subjects to be discussed are listed in the agenda for Part I of this meeting, attached, and
WHEREAS The discussion on these matters will be disclosed to the public, if possible, when the Board convenes or at the next regular meeting of the Glassboro Board of Education on
Date: March 25, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Glassboro High School Room A103
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED That the Glassboro Board of Education will discuss the matters listed in the agenda for Part I of this session in private.
1. Administration
A. Resignations/Retirements/Leaves of Absence/Rescind Action
1. Resignations
a. Recommend Board ratify the resignation of Keith Sorrells effective March 2, 2026. (attachment)
2. Revocation of Tenure
3. Dismissal/Suspension
a. Suspension-Employee #5433
Recommend Board ratify a 5-day suspension, without pay, for Employee #5433, effective March 9, 2026 through March 13, 2026. (attachment)
b. Suspension-Employee #5667
Recommend Board ratify a 3-day suspension, without pay, for Employee #5667, effective March 16, 2026 through March 18, 2026. (attachment)
c. Suspension-Employee #6015
Recommend Board ratify a 5-day suspension, without pay, for Employee #6015, effective March 23, 2026 through March 27, 2026. (attachment)
d. Suspension/Termination-Employee #6408
1) Recommend Board ratify suspension, with pay, for Employee #6408 effective March 16, 2026 through March 25, 2026. (attachment)
2) Recommend Board approval for the termination of Employee #6408 effective March 26, 2026. (attachment)
e. Suspension-Employee #5886
Recommend Board approval for a 4-day suspension, without pay, for Employee #5886 on the following dates: March 30, March 31, April 1, and April 2, 2026. (attachment)
4. Leaves of Absence
a. Recommend Board approval of the attached March 2026 Leave of Absence list. (attachment)
5. Retirement
a. Board approval, with appreciation for 21 years of service to the district, for the retirement of Lisa Rencher, effective September 30, 2026. (attachment)
6. Reduction in Force
7. Increment Withholding
8. Rescind Action
a. Rescind Action-Special Ed/ERI Aide/CST
Recommend Board ratify rescinding the offer of employment to Mason Brown as Special Education/ERI Aide at CST/GHS for the 2025-2026 school year. (attachment)
B. New Employees/Transfers/Assignments/Contracts
1. New Employees
Based on the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following personnel recommendations are submitted as follows.
a. Teachers/Nurses/Secretaries/Aides
1) Science/Biology Teacher-GHS
Recommend Board approval of Nancy Waldorf, pending certification clearance from the NJ Department of Education and a positive criminal history background check, as Science/Biology Teacher, MA+30 Step 3, at GHS for the 2026-2027 school year at an annual salary of $69,220.00, effective September 1, 2026. Ms. Waldorf is replacing Michele Memis due to retirement. (attachment)
2) Security Aide-Bowe MS
Recommend Board approval of Solomon Jones, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Security Aide at Thomas E. Bowe Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, at a rate of $20.24 per hour. Start date to be determined. Mr. Jones is returning from a recent resignation. (attachment)
3) Classroom Aide-Rodgers
Recommend Board approval of Shannon Buenaventura, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as an Associate Aide at J. Harvey Rodgers School in the position of Classroom Aide for the 2025-2026 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $20.84 per hour and a Toileting Stipend in the amount of $500.00. Start date to be determined. Ms. Buenaventura is replacing Jacklyn Stanton due to resignation. (attachment)
4) Cafeteria Aide-Rodgers
Recommend Board approval of Justin Freund, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as a Gen/ Credential Aide at J. Harvey Rodgers School in the position of Cafeteria Aide for the 2025-2026 school year, 2 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $20.44 per hour. Start date to be determined. Mr. Freund is replacing Ramona Russell due to resignation. (attachment)
5) Classroom Aide-Bullock
Recommend Board approval of Stephanie Johnson, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as a Gen/ Credential Aide at Dorothy L. Bullock School in the position of Classroom Aide for the 2025-2026 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $20.44 per hour and a Toileting Stipend in the amount of $500.00. Start date to be determined. Ms. Johnson is r1eplacing Morgan McGough due to resignation. (attachment)
6) ABA Aide-Bullock
Recommend Board approval of Kerrie Dempsey, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as an ABA Aide at Dorothy L. Bullock School for the 2025-2026 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $20.64 per hour, an ABA Stipend in the amount of $2,500.00, and a Toileting Stipend in the amount of $500.00. Start date to be determined. Ms. Dempsey is replacing Angelica Torres due to resignation. (attachment)
7) Classroom Aide-Rodgers
Recommend Board approval of Emily Egan, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as an Associate Aide at J. Harvey Rodgers School in the position of Classroom Aide for the 2025-2026 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $20.84 per hour and a Toileting Stipend in the amount of $500.00. Start date to be determined. Ms. Egan is replacing Tomyra Perren due to resignation. (attachment)
8) ABA Aide-Rodgers
Recommend Board approval of Emily Bayes, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as an ABA Aide at J. Harvey Rodgers School for the 2025-2026 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $20.64 per hour, an ABA Stipend in the amount of $2,500.00, and a Toileting Stipend in the amount of $500.00. Start date to be determined. Ms. Bayes is replacing Angela Buchter. (attachment)
b. Administration
1) Assistant Principal-GHS
Recommend Board approval of Chelsea Brown, pending certification clearance from the NJ Department of Education and receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Assistant Principal at GHS for the 2025-2026 school year at a prorated annual salary of $94,000.00. Start date to be determined. Ms. Brown will be banking 20 sick days from her previous district. She is replacing Yuna Park due to resignation. (attachment)
c. Bus Drivers/Bus Aides
d. Substitute Bus Drivers and Aides
e. Custodians/Housekeeper/Grounds
1) Housekeeper
a. Recommend Board approval of Eric Pagan as Housekeeper for the 2025-2026 school year, Step 4, at a prorated annual salary of $33,170.00, effective April 1, 2026. Mr. Pagan is replacing Jah’lil Whitehead due to resignation. (attachment)
b. Recommend Board approval of Alexis Vuelvas, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Housekeeper for the 2025-2026 school year, Step 3, at a prorated annual salary of $32,970.00. Start date to be determined. Ms. Vuelvas is replacing Keith Sorrells due to resignation. (attachment)
f. Substitute Custodians/Housekeepers/Grounds
g. Athletics
h. Other
2. Employee Transfer/Appointments
a. Staff Transfer-CST
Recommend Board approval for the transfer of Beth Torbik from Bullock to Bowe MS to serve as Social Worker on the secondary team, effective April 29, 2026. This is an employee requested transfer. Mrs. Torbik will support the transition of the new Social Worker, Alicia Cartagena, at Bullock throughout the month of May while also making the transition to Bowe.
a. Custodian
Recommend Board ratify Dylan Clark from the position of Housekeeper to Custodian, Step 7, at a prorated salary of $38,576.00 for the 2025-2026 school year effective December 5, 2025 based on the issuance of her black seal license.
3. Assignments
a. Construction Management Services
Recommend Board approval of Miguel Olivo, Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds, to provide Construction Management Services related to all referendum projects as approved in the November 2025 referendum at a flat rate of $10,000.00 for the period of April 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026.
4. Contracts
5. Miscellaneous
a. Schedule Accommodation-Transportation
Recommend Board ratify amending the workdays for Alicia Barraco, Transportation Aide, to half-days each Friday (2 hours) in the afternoon for the remainder of the 2025-2026 year, effective March 6, 2026.
6. Legal
C. Job Descriptions
D. Miscellaneous
1. MS Track & Field Coach
Recommend Board ratify Alayna Harrison as MS Track & Field Coach for the 2025-2026 school year, Step 2 at the stipend amount of $2,399.00, effective March 9, 2026 to June 14, 2026.
2. Boiler Operator License Class Reimbursement
Recommend Board approval for class reimbursement for Dylan Clark for a NJ Black Seal Low Pressure Boiler Operator License in the amount of $600.00. Required documentation has been submitted. (attachment)
3. Middle School Track Coach
a. Recommend Board ratify the resignation of Sarah Allinson as MS Track Coach from March 9, 2026 to June 14, 2026.
b. Recommend Board ratify Allison Medora as MS Track Coach, Step 2, $2,399.00, pending receipt of the Stipend Table of the GEA Agreement, from March 9, 2026 to June 14, 2026.
2. Operations
A. Building Issues
1. Rodgers School
2. Bullock School
3. Bowe Middle School
4. High School
5. Beach Administration Building
6. Technology
B. Awards/Donations
1. Donation-LEGOS
Recommend Board approval for acceptance of the donation of LEGOS for the 3D Printing and Modeling Club and STEM Club at Bowe Middle School from Glassboro Community Members-Maggie Wasilczuk, Allison Rosevelt, and Amber Ingels. This donation will improve upon and enhance curricular programming.
C. Transportation
1. GCSSSD Cooperative Transportation
Recommend Board approval of the contract for participation in Cooperative Transportation Services and Cooperative Guidelines with Gloucester County Special Services School District for the 2026-2027 school year, 7% of the district’s portion of each cooperative route for special education, vocational, public, and homeless students, and 4% of the district’s portion for each cooperative route for nonpublic students. (attachment)
D. Budget Recommendations/Grants
1. Recommend Board approval of the following Reports per attachments:
a. March 2026 Bill Lists
1) Warrant Account (attachment)
2) Student Activities (attachment)
3) Cafeteria (attachment)
4) Athletic Officials (attachment)
b. Handwritten Check List February 1-28, 2026 (attachment)
c. Board Secretary’s Report February 2026 (attachment)
d. Revenue Report February 2026 (attachment)
e. Treasurer’s Report February 2026 (attachment)
f. Food Service Profit & Loss February 2026 (attachment)
g. Capital Projects March 2026 (attachment)
Board Secretary’s Reports in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of February 2026. The Board Secretary certifies that no line item account has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Treasurer’s Reports in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of February 2026. The Treasurer’s Reports and Secretary’s Reports are in agreement for the month February 2026.
Board Secretary in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)2 certifies that there are no changes in anticipated revenue amounts or revenue sources.
Board of Education Certification – pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4. We certify that after review of the secretary’s monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that to the best of our knowledge no major accounts or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
2. Transfer Authorization
a. Recommend Board approval of the authorized transfers for February 2026 (attachment)
E. Resolutions/Contracted Services
1. MOA Between Education and Law Enforcement
Recommend Board ratify the Memorandum of Agreement Signature Page Between Education and Law Enforcement for the 2025-2026 school year. (attachment)
2. ESS Northeast LLC Extended Agreement
Recommend Board approval of an Addendum to the Agreement between ESS Northeast, LLC and Glassboro Public Schools to extend the term of the current substitute staffing services agreement from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
3. Flock Group Inc. (Flock Safety) Agreement
Recommend Board approval of a Property License Agreement between Flock Group Inc. (Flock Safety) and Glassboro Public Schools for the installation and maintenance of security camera equipment on District property. (attachment)
4. Bid Award-Roof Replacement
Recommend Board approval to award USA General Contractors Corp, 167 State Rt 33, Manalapan, NJ 07726, the contract to provide services for Roof Replacement at J. Harvey Rodgers School and George Beach Administration Building, Project numbers FVHD #5537ER/5537GR, at a cost of $1,156,335.00. The Business Office advertised for Roof Replacement at J. Harvey Rodgers School and George Beach Administration Building and opened the responses on March 11, 2026. A summary of the response is included. (attachment)
5. 2026-2027 Travel Resolution
Recommend Board approval of the following resolution.
WHEREAS, the Glassboro Board of Education recognizes school staff and Board members will incur travel expenses related to and within the scope of their current responsibilities and for travel that promotes the delivery of instruction or furthers the efficient operation of the school district; and
WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-7.3 et seq. requires Board members to receive approval of these expenses by a majority of the full voting membership of the Board and staff members to receive prior approval of these expenses by the Superintendent of Schools and a majority of the full voting membership of the Board; and
WHEREAS, the Glassboro Board of Education established $100,000 as the maximum travel amount for the current school year and has expended $34,231 as of this date; now
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves travel and related expense reimbursements in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-7.3, to a maximum expenditure of $100,000 for the 2026-2027 school year.
6. 2026-2027 Budget Resolution
Recommend Board approval of the following resolution.
BE IT RESOLVED that the tentative budget be approved for the 2026-2027 School Year using the 2026-2027 state aid figures and the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary be authorized to submit the following tentative budget to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval in accordance with the statutory deadline:
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General
Fund
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Special
Revenue
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Debt
Service
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Total
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2025-2026 Total Expenditures
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$45,771,335
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$4,319,313
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$2,576,917
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$52,667,565
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Less: Anticipated Revenues
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$20,420,925
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$4,319,313
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$ 843,326
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$25,583,564
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Taxes to be Raised
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$25,350,410
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$ -
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$1,733,591
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$27,084,001
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that included in the general fund appropriations is $992,868 of budgeted fund balance; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Glassboro Board of Education includes in the final budget the adjustment for increased costs of health benefits in the amount of $1,051,502. The additional funds will be used to pay for the additional increases in health benefit premiums; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Glassboro Board of Education includes in the proposed budget the adjustment for banked cap in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-10.1(b). The district has fully exhausted all eligible statutory spending authority and must increase the base budget in the amount of $218,007 for the purpose of providing a thorough and efficient education to all students. The district intends to complete said purposes by June 2027; and
To advertise said tentative budget in accordance with P.L. 2025, c. 72 which requires that after March 1, 2026, all public entities must publish all required legal notices on its official website; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a public hearing be held at Glassboro High School, located at 550 Joseph Bowe Blvd, Borough of Glassboro, County of Gloucester, and the State of New Jersey on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on the budget for the 2026-2027 School Year.
7. Cooperative Purchasing Resolution
Recommend Board approval of the following resolution:
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONCERNS REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF P.L. 2025, c.180 (S-3041) AND PROPOSED REGULATIONS IMPACTING COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
WHEREAS, the Glassboro Board of Education participates as a member of a duly authorized cooperative purchasing system in the State of New Jersey, which provides procurement services to public entities in a cost-effective and compliant manner; and
WHEREAS, cooperative purchasing programs enable public entities to procure goods and services efficiently, competitively, and in accordance with applicable law, while reducing administrative burden and costs to taxpayers; and
WHEREAS, P.L. 2025, c.180 (S-3041) has introduced significant changes to public procurement requirements, particularly impacting public works and cooperative purchasing practices; and
WHEREAS, proposed regulations issued by the Division of Local Government Services further expand upon these statutory changes and impose additional requirements and limitations on cooperative purchasing systems; and
WHEREAS, such proposed regulations include, but are not limited to, the imposition of a maximum individual contract cap of $150,000 for public works contracts under indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) structures; and
WHEREAS, these additional regulatory restrictions appear to exceed the express language and intent of S-3041 and impose further constraints on the ability of cooperative purchasing systems to effectively serve their members; and
WHEREAS, member districts are already experiencing operational challenges due to the elimination of time-and-materials contracts, which historically provided flexibility for urgent, as-needed public works and maintenance services; and
WHEREAS, the imposition of additional limitations, including but not limited to contract value caps and expanded administrative requirements, will further hinder the efficiency, responsiveness, and cost-effectiveness of public procurement; and
WHEREAS, these constraints may result in increased administrative burden, delays in project completion, reduced competition, and higher costs to public entities and taxpayers; and
WHEREAS, cooperative purchasing systems play a critical role in delivering compliant, transparent, and efficient procurement solutions across the State of New Jersey;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Glassboro Board of Education hereby formally expresses its concern that the implementation of S-3041, as currently interpreted through proposed regulations, is negatively impacting productivity and efficiency in public procurement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Glassboro Board of Education specifically notes that the removal of time-and-materials contracts and the introduction of additional regulatory restrictions, including the proposed $150,000 cap on public works contracts, create unnecessary limitations beyond those required by statute; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Glassboro Board of Education urges the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, the Division of Local Government Services, and the Department of Education to consider the operational impact of these regulations on school districts and cooperative purchasing participants, and to revise the proposed regulations to ensure flexibility, efficiency, and continued access to cooperative procurement solutions; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Glassboro Board of Education will continue to work collaboratively with cooperative purchasing organizations, State officials, and peer districts to provide feedback and advocate for regulations that preserve the benefits of cooperative purchasing while maintaining compliance with statutory requirements; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be transmitted to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, the Division of Local Government Services, local legislative representatives, and other relevant stakeholders.
F. Informational – Reports/Articles/Miscellaneous
1. Reports
a. Maintenance Report (attachment)
b. Security Drill Report (attachment)
c. Facility Request Report (attachment)
d. IT Report (attachment)
e. Food Service Monthly Report-February (attachment)
f. Food Service Monthly Report-March (attachment)
2. Articles
3. Miscellaneous
3. Instruction
A. Grants/Assessments/Curriculum/Workshops/Professional Development
1. Grants
a. NJDOE Phone-Free Schools Grant
Recommend Board approval for acceptance of the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) Phone-Free Schools Grant in the amount of $3,986.00.
Rationale:
The NJDOE Phone-Free Schools Grant supports districts in implementing a Bell-to-Bell internet-enabled device policy for students in grades 6–12, in which student devices are securely stored upon entry and returned at dismissal. The purpose of the grant is to mitigate the negative impact of device use during the school day, including effects on academic performance, student well-being, and overall school climate.
This grant aligns with the district’s ongoing efforts to strengthen student focus, support a positive school climate, and implement consistent expectations regarding student device use. Funds may be used to support the purchase of storage solutions (e.g., locking pouches, storage systems) and to provide staff training to ensure consistent and equitable implementation of the policy.
In accordance with NJDOE requirements, funds will be released upon submission of a formal Board resolution accepting the award and a fully executed LOA.
Fiscal Impact:
Grant award in the amount of $3,986.00; no additional cost to the district.
2. Title I Staff
3. Assessments
4. Curriculum
a. Rowan University STEM-VET Partnership Program
Recommend Board approval for the STEM-VET Partnership Program with Rowan University. Dr. Elena Contreras and Dr. Margaret Fordham are part of The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine (SSVM) of Rowan University and along with their colleagues and students, are seeking partnership with Dorothy L. Bullock School. They have a program developed to support under-resourced schools and children, with the goal of encouraging careers in veterinary medicine. As part of this program, veterinary faculty and students would like to deliver educational, interactive STEM veterinary-focused activities/ lessons (45 minutes/each) that meet Next Generation Science Standards. They will provide role-model-led veterinary educational experiences, already-developed lessons, activities, supplies, and instructors. This is a completely funded program, making it free for Glassboro School District. The class sessions/topics that are delivered/taught can be done in whatever time period that works for both Rowan University and Glassboro School District. This includes, but is not limited to during school hours, weekend classes, or during summer classes.
b. Pathways of Promise Partnership Agreement-Rowan University
Recommend Board ratify the Pathways of Promise Partnership Agreement between Rowan University and Glassboro Public School District effective January 1, 2026. (attachment)
5. Professional Development/Workshops
Recommend Board approval of the attached professional development/ workshops. (attachment)
B. Field Experiences/Enrollment
1. Field Experience
a. Felician University-Field Placement
Recommend Board approval for staff member and Felician University student, Sarah Pagan, to do an LDTC Field Placement with Denise Dawson at Dorothy L. Bullock School from May 18, 2026 to June 28, 2026. Ms. Pagan is required to spend 90 hours with the mentor.
b. Rowan University-Clinical Practice
Recommend Board approval for the following Rowan University student for Clinical Practice Placement.
September 8, 2026 to December 9, 2026
January 4, 2027 to June 18, 2027
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Cooperating Teacher
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Building
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Lincoln Mader
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Janice Rynkiewicz
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GHS
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2. Enrollment/ADA (attachment)
C. Testing
D. Special Education/Other Student Issues
1. Alternative Evening Program Placement
Recommend Board ratify placement of Student ID #48425 in the District’s Alternative Evening Program effective March 19, 2026. (attachment)
E. Athletics
1. 2025-2026 Spring Athletic Schedules
Recommend Board approval of the 2025-2026 Spring Athletic Schedules (attachment).
F. Miscellaneous
1. 2026-2027 School Calendar
Recommend Board approval of the 2026-2027 School Calendar. (attachment)
2. 2026-2027 Senior Class Trip
Recommend Board approval of the 2026-2027 Senior Class Trip. The Senior Class will visit Universal Studios, Orlando, FL, from March 15, 2027 through March 18, 2027. Pricing includes transportation to and from the airport, hotel stay, park passes, and meals (breakfast and dinner).
PRICE:
$1649 PER PERSON QUAD
$1715 TRIPLE
$1845 DOUBLE
$2229 SINGLE
Chaperones will be approved at a later date.
Cost to the district:
Daily subs for all chaperones, and if fewer than 60 kids attend, the district, senior class, and/or students attending the trip need to cover the cost of a fourth chaperone. Four chaperones are needed due to coverage, the length of the trip, and in the event of an emergency.
G. Informational
1. HIB Report (attachment)
2. Suspensions (attachment)
3. Board Reports
a. Rodgers (attachment)
b. Bullock (attachment)
c. Bowe MS (attachment)
d. GHS/GHS Guidance/Athletics (attachment)
e. AEHS (attachment)
f. Rodgers Guidance (attachment)
g. Bullock Guidance (attachment)
h. Bowe MS Guidance (attachment)
4. Assistant Superintendent Report (attachment)
5. Tier I Volunteers/Class Chaperones (attachment)
6. MOU Rowan/Glassboro “Teach South Jersey” Program (attachment)