Freehold Regional School Board Adjusts Policies and Recognizes Paraprofessionals’ Contributions

Overview: The Freehold Regional School Board meeting focused on revising several key district policies, recognizing the invaluable contributions of paraprofessionals, and discussing the start of the academic year. Superintendent Dr. Nicole P. Hazel highlighted the positive beginning to the school year, while board members revised policies to align with current practices and legal requirements.

Freehold Township School Board Aims to Replace Lead-Contaminated Water Outlets

Overview: The Freehold Township School Board meeting focused on several issues, most notably the district’s steps to address concerns about lead in water outlets. The board announced its application for a state grant to replace any drinking fountain or sink with detectable levels of lead, regardless of whether those levels were considered acceptable.

Freehold Regional School Board Tackles Chronic Absenteeism with New Action Plan

Overview: During the recent Freehold Regional School Board meeting, a focus was directed towards addressing chronic absenteeism among students. The board introduced a comprehensive attendance action plan aimed at reducing absenteeism rates, which have been a growing concern in the post-COVID-19 educational landscape. The action plan was developed collaboratively among school administrators to implement tailored strategies that cater to the unique contexts of each school community.

Freehold Township School Board Seeks $426,000 Grant for Water Improvement Amid Lead Concerns

Overview: At the recent Freehold Township School Board meeting, the board discussed a significant potential grant application aimed at improving water quality across district schools. Amid concerns about traceable levels of lead found in drinking fountains and sinks, the board is seeking approximately $426,000 in competitive grant funds to replace affected units with filtered bottle filling stations and perform associated infrastructure updates. The district worked with a manufacturer to identify up to 71 units eligible for replacement, with each unit’s replacement cost estimated not to exceed $6,000. The timeline for grant approval remains uncertain, but the district hopes to promptly commence replacements upon receiving the funds.

Freehold Regional School Board Reviews Graduation Rates and Appoints New High School Principal

Overview: The recent Freehold Regional School Board meeting addressed a range of topics, including the district’s academic performance, particularly in graduation readiness, and the appointment of a new principal at Freehold High School. The meeting also covered student support services, personnel changes, and ongoing facility improvements.