The meeting commenced with the swearing-in of new board members following the announcement of election results. Patrick Todd, Maria Spina, and Tina Wang were elected for three-year terms, with Mita Arland winning a two-year term. This set the stage for the nomination of the new board president, where Patrick Todd was the sole nominee and received unanimous support.

Following Todd’s election, the board moved to the vice-presidential nominations, featuring a competitive process between Joanna Filak and Maria Spina. After the initial vote for Filak failed to gain majority support, Spina was elected as vice president. Todd expressed gratitude for the board’s trust, emphasizing the collective goal of serving the children’s education and well-being.

The board also handled administrative items, endorsing resolutions 8 through 21, which included the New Jersey School Board’s Code of Ethics. Members signed a declaration to adhere to the code and anticipated future ethics training.

Public comments included praise from a township official for the board’s collaboration with local government, particularly in veterans’ affairs, and a call for continued partnership. Another resident raised concerns about a previous board member’s remarks on public commentary, urging the board to respect free speech rights as outlined in historical case law.