One of the meeting’s highlights was the announcement of a preliminary meeting for the potential creation of a Saddle Brook High School Athletic Hall of Fame. The meeting, scheduled for March 4th, aims to assess interest and gather support from alumni and the community. The initiative is seen as a way to enhance school spirit by connecting past achievements with current and future students. The project’s success depends on garnering enough participation from alumni who are willing to contribute their time and effort.

In terms of facility updates, the Board discussed recent maintenance work at Smith School, where a boiler was repaired promptly after an issue occurred. By the time students arrived, the heating system was largely operational, though some classrooms required additional attention to ensure full functionality.

The Board also reviewed several agenda items related to budget, finance, and personnel. Notably, the budget and finance report highlighted ongoing work on the 2025-2026 budget and the awarding of two referendum projects at Washington School. The personnel report mentioned the rescinding of a position for an individual who never started, the hiring of a new paraprofessional for an ABA classroom at Washington School, and a part-time evening custodian.

Moreover, the Board discussed the upcoming district calendar for the next school year, confirming that single-session days for students coincide with staff professional development on federal holidays such as Columbus Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Additional items included reports on student safety data, policy updates, and the hosting of a county-wide science of writing workshop as part of the Amplifi program, which involves staff and reading specialists from various districts.