- NJ
- Ocean County
- 3/18/24
- 03/27/2024
- 13 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent session, Barnegat Township Board of Education approved the tentative budget for the 2024-2025 school year, which includes a general fund budget of $67,718,025 and a tax levy of $37,692,365. The meeting, which focused on preliminary budget talks, culminated in passing a resolution to submit the proposed budget to the Ocean County Office of Education for review.
- NJ
- Ocean County
- 2/20/24
- 03/04/2024
- 79 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Barnegat School Board’s recent meeting spotlighted the district’s commitment to early childhood education and student welfare, with a detailed presentation on the Pre-K program’s success and the announcement of a significant donation for confidence closets. The board also delved into the upcoming budget process, acknowledged outstanding achievements within the district, including staff and student commendations, and addressed public concerns regarding the school calendar and instructional time.
- NJ
- Ocean County
- 1/17/24
- 01/18/2024
- 87 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Barnegat School Board meeting saw financial insights presented by Mr. Brian Waldren, who highlighted a clean audit opinion alongside an increase in total revenues and expenditures for the district. However, concerns arose due to a decrease in the food service cafeteria fund’s balance, which could affect future budget considerations. Amidst these financial discussions, the Board recognized the outstanding achievements of students and teams, including state championship wins and the induction of National Honor Society members. The meeting also addressed a board vacancy with the interviews of two candidates, Colleen Angus and Lauren Wasburn, but concluded without a majority vote, postponing the decision to February.
- NJ
- Ocean County
- 1/2/24
- 01/04/2024
- 37 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Barnegat School Board meeting, changes were made to the leadership with Scott Sarno elected as the new President and Dorine Konanza as Vice President amid a reshuffling of the board. Additionally, the session spotlighted an urgent community request for improved communications education, with Superintendent Dr. Brian Latwis addressing concerns over academic programs and extracurricular balance.
- NJ
- Ocean County
- 12/19/23
- 64 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Barnegat School Board convened on December 19th, 2023, for a meeting marked by student recognition, discussions on various committee projects, and the resignation of a board member. The meeting, attended by the full Board including Secretary Stephen J. Brennan, and Superintendent Dr. Brian Latwis, recognized outstanding students and community members, discussed updates on ongoing initiatives, and ended with a Board member’s resignation over concerns about the board’s unity and focus.