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- Ocean County
- 4/30/24
- 05/01/2024
- 93 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Barnegat School Board addressed budget challenges arising from a nearly $2 million reduction in state aid. This financial strain compelled the board to commend the staff and administration for their resourcefulness during the budget planning process. The loss of state aid, attributed to increases in property values and median salaries within Barnegat, has led to concerns regarding the district’s ability to maintain high educational standards amidst rising costs in transportation, healthcare, and an increase in special education enrollment.
- NJ
- Ocean County
- 3/26/24
- 03/27/2024
- 63 Minutes
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Overview: The Barnegat School Board recently convened to discuss and approve several significant items, the most notable being the extension of Superintendent Dr. Brian Latwis’s contract through 2029. This decision underscores the board’s confidence in his leadership and vision for the district’s future. The meeting also encompassed discussions on security enhancements, student achievements, personnel changes, and numerous committee reports.
- NJ
- Ocean County
- 3/18/24
- 03/27/2024
- 13 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent session, Barnegat Township Board of Education approved the tentative budget for the 2024-2025 school year, which includes a general fund budget of $67,718,025 and a tax levy of $37,692,365. The meeting, which focused on preliminary budget talks, culminated in passing a resolution to submit the proposed budget to the Ocean County Office of Education for review.
- NJ
- Ocean County
- 2/20/24
- 03/04/2024
- 79 Minutes
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Overview: The Barnegat School Board’s recent meeting spotlighted the district’s commitment to early childhood education and student welfare, with a detailed presentation on the Pre-K program’s success and the announcement of a significant donation for confidence closets. The board also delved into the upcoming budget process, acknowledged outstanding achievements within the district, including staff and student commendations, and addressed public concerns regarding the school calendar and instructional time.
- NJ
- Ocean County
- 1/17/24
- 01/18/2024
- 87 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Barnegat School Board meeting saw financial insights presented by Mr. Brian Waldren, who highlighted a clean audit opinion alongside an increase in total revenues and expenditures for the district. However, concerns arose due to a decrease in the food service cafeteria fund’s balance, which could affect future budget considerations. Amidst these financial discussions, the Board recognized the outstanding achievements of students and teams, including state championship wins and the induction of National Honor Society members. The meeting also addressed a board vacancy with the interviews of two candidates, Colleen Angus and Lauren Wasburn, but concluded without a majority vote, postponing the decision to February.
