Addressing the expected surge in enrollment, the facilities committee presented projections indicating increased student numbers at every school, potentially exceeding current capacities. This prompted discussions about necessary modifications to facilities, particularly at Grant Wallace and Demarest, to accommodate both the new students and the evolving curriculum.

In leadership changes, the board approved the appointment of several key positions. Stephen Dickerson was recommended for the role of principal at an elementary school, and Mr. Shannon was appointed as the district’s social studies supervisor. Additional appointments included a new vice principal at Wallace Elementary and internal transfers to enhance administrative support across the district.

The curriculum committee highlighted the acceptance of a $50,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Education to expand advanced testing preparation and professional development. They also announced the development of a new financial literacy lab at the local high school, which will provide students with business and finance courses eligible for college credit. Updates to the middle school language program will introduce a rotational language learning model, incorporating Spanish, Mandarin, coding, and musical literacy.