The board discussed the ongoing NJ QSAC audit, which evaluates school districts in five critical areas: instruction and program, fiscal management, governance, operations, and personnel. The audit process includes a facilities review that has already been completed with favorable remarks about the district’s newly renovated buildings. The audit will continue into the following week, with the district confident of a successful outcome. The preparation for this audit requires coordination across multiple departments, including the business, curriculum, and buildings and grounds offices.

Additionally, updates on the district’s renovation projects were provided, with several nearing completion. The referendum project is 99.9% done, with minor tasks like painting and post repairs scheduled for the warmer months. The annex project is progressing, with plans to open the bidding process soon and potentially award contracts by April 8th.

In other business, the Superintendent provided a report on the board’s academic goals, emphasizing efforts to tailor instruction to diverse learning needs and align curriculum with New Jersey student learning standards. Detailed strategies include collaborative teacher discussions, use of data-driven instructional periods, and ongoing professional development to ensure students receive a high-quality education.

The meeting also included invitations to community events, such as the upcoming Pasack Valley High School theater production of “Legally Blonde,” highlighting the district’s cultural engagement. Additionally, an invitation was extended to board members to attend a collaborative retreat aimed at strengthening ties and communication between the sending districts and the high school district.