The most newsworthy development was the announcement by Superintendent Scott R. Rocco that the school district has ended its transportation consortium agreement with the Greeg Regional School District. Instead, the district has opted to enter into a direct contract with Shephard Bus Company. This transition is part of the district’s efforts to enhance its transportation services. Superintendent Rocco highlighted that the district had successfully operated its summer program using Hamilton Township buses with newly hired drivers.” The administration is optimistic that these changes will improve the transportation experience for students and their families.

Another notable moment in the meeting was the introduction of new staff members. The board approved several new hires, including Aon Masin, who will serve as the new school social worker at the H school and case manager for grade five. This comes as part of the district’s broader efforts to prepare for the upcoming school year, including staff professional development sessions and various summer programs. Superintendent Rocco expressed gratitude for the hard work and dedication of all staff members, including teachers, administrative teams, and custodial workers, who have been instrumental in preparing the schools for reopening.

The meeting also featured remarks from a board member who announced her resignation. While the member’s name was not explicitly clear from the transcript, she shared her deep appreciation for the school district, recounting personal experiences of how the district had supported her children’s education. She praised her fellow board members and school staff for their dedication and urged them to continue addressing issues such as transportation and student programming. Her resignation will be formally submitted at the next board meeting.

Additionally, the board discussed routine matters such as policy changes, job changes, and new hires during the Personnel and Policy Committee report. The Finance and Operations Committee also reviewed the district’s financial and operational needs.