During the meeting, a board member proudly announced JP Stevens High School’s national ranking, which drew attention to the high AP participation rate among students, with a call for continued improvement. The achievement was shared with enthusiasm, noting that it was higher than other prestigious schools such as Princeton High School and Montgomery High School. The member expressed eagerness to discuss further investment in the school’s infrastructure to support ongoing progress, while maintaining fiscal responsibility with no increase in the local tax levy.

The superintendent provided a detailed outline of the meeting’s agenda, which included the upcoming April 30th budget presentation and the anticipated approval of the school budget, with special recognition given to the finance committee and the Board of Education for their fiscal stewardship. The Civil Air Patrol was scheduled to present at the next meeting.

A status update on the preschool lottery program was mentioned as part of the superintendent’s report. Additionally, administrative resolutions, policy readings, and curriculum instructions were slated for review and approval.

During the public comments section, a resident inquired about the Edison High STEM Academy’s admissions criteria, specifically questioning the fairness and inclusivity of the current requirements and suggesting a review of the process. Another community member vehemently criticized policy 5756, arguing that it was in conflict with parental rights and transparency, and called for its repeal. The same speaker urged the Board to recognize and celebrate traditional holidays like Christmas and Easter.