Freehold Township School Board Seeks $426,000 Grant for Water Improvement Amid Lead Concerns
- Meeting Overview:
At the recent Freehold Township School Board meeting, the board discussed a significant potential grant application aimed at improving water quality across district schools. Amid concerns about traceable levels of lead found in drinking fountains and sinks, the board is seeking approximately $426,000 in competitive grant funds to replace affected units with filtered bottle filling stations and perform associated infrastructure updates. The district worked with a manufacturer to identify up to 71 units eligible for replacement, with each unit’s replacement cost estimated not to exceed $6,000. The timeline for grant approval remains uncertain, but the district hopes to promptly commence replacements upon receiving the funds.
In addition to the grant application, the meeting addressed preparations for the upcoming school year, including the notification of parents about the availability of student schedules and teacher assignments via the Genesis Parent Portal. Important dates were outlined, such as the start of New Teacher Academy and the release of student schedules, emphasizing the district’s focus on a smooth transition into the new academic year.
The board also handled various personnel matters, including the approval of new hires, changes in assignments, and compensation adjustments. A motion was carried to approve these items, with board members expressing congratulations to the new employees. Additionally, the curriculum committee provided an update on preliminary student performance data, with a detailed public presentation scheduled for later in the month. The finance committee addressed routine financial matters, including contract approvals and expense authorizations, though no new meetings had taken place recently.
Neal Dickstein
School Board Officials:
Michael S. Amoroso, Elena O’Sullivan, Renata Brand, Michelle Lambert, Neil Garguilo, Todd Caissie, Carmela Spieler, Emily Crosby, Jeffrey Williams, Dr. Dianne Brethauer (Title IX Coordinator, Anti-Bullying Specialist & Anti-Bullying Coordinator)
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
08/12/2025
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Recording Published:
08/12/2025
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Duration:
18 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Monmouth County
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Towns:
Freehold Township
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