16:52Superintendent Sylvia Zircher introduced an addendum to the district data report, originally presented by Dr. Travisano in September. The significant addition to this report included graduation cohort information from the NJ Smart state system. The data highlighted that over 94% of students graduated through the preferred first pathway, which involves passing required assessments. For students unable to pass these assessments, alternative measures, such as a secondary pathway or portfolio assessment, were available. This addendum was added to the public presentation and the board agenda for approval.

20:29In the instruction agenda, the board addressed several key plans for the upcoming year. The nursing plan, a standard document approved annually, was reviewed. Additionally, a formalized grade reconfiguration for the primary and elementary schools was discussed. Though the reconfiguration had already been implemented for the current school year, the board ensured its continuation into the next school year. Another topic was the approval of chronic absenteeism corrective action plans. These plans consolidate attendance data and strategies developed by the climate and culture team to reduce absenteeism. The board aimed to make these reports available to the public on the district’s website.

In terms of safety and risk management, the board finalized the approval of the last bus drill for the year. The board had been approving bus drills throughout the year for each school to ensure student safety.