During the meeting, the election of the school board president reached an impasse after two rounds of voting. Roger Chu and Kelly Maia were both nominated, but neither could secure a majority, resulting in a tie. A board member suggested that Chu had demonstrated impressive leadership and resilience in the face of adversity, including dealing with challenging situations and ensuring the welfare of all students. Maia also garnered significant support, yet the deadlock persisted. With one board member absent due to illness, the board decided to postpone further voting until later in the week, hoping for a full attendance to break the tie.

Similarly, the election for vice president also ended in a stalemate between nominees Sarah Sherman and Megan Mikulski. Each received equal support from the attending board members. Due to this second tie, the board opted to adjourn the meeting and plans to reconvene to resolve the leadership positions.

Additionally, the meeting included the swearing-in of three newly elected board members: Stacy DeMarco, Kelly Maia, and Meghan Mikulski. Each took an oath to uphold the U.S. and New Jersey constitutions and to perform their duties impartially and justly. The superintendent read the code of ethics for board members, emphasizing the importance of legal and ethical decision-making, confidentiality, and the avoidance of personal gain from board actions.