The meeting saw the approval of a significant technology upgrade for the district, with the Board greenlighting the purchase of 50 new desktop computers for central office and other district offices. This upgrade is part of a scheduled maintenance and replacement plan and is aimed at ensuring that the district’s administrative technological infrastructure remains current and efficient.

Another highlight from the meeting was the approval of a grant related to the Bog Center at Rutgers University, which is set to benefit the district’s special education program. The grant will facilitate Community-Based Instruction (CBI) primarily for middle and high school students with special needs, providing them with vocational experiences within the community.

During the meeting, there was also a discussion surrounding staffing shortages within the district. It was revealed that there are open positions for World Language teachers at the middle and high school levels, special education teachers at elementary and preschool levels, a middle school science teacher, and a custodian. Additionally, the board acknowledged an ongoing search for a qualified school nurse, highlighting the challenges in filling this essential position.

The board took action on these items before entering a closed session to discuss the superintendent’s evaluation, as permitted by the exceptions to the open public meetings act. No further action was announced to be taken following the closed session.