Freehold Township School Board Finalizes Agreement with Employee Association, Welcomes New Principal

Overview: The Freehold Township School Board announced a successful conclusion to negotiations with the Freehold Township Education Association (FTEA), ensuring that all staff, including teachers and custodial workers, will remain in-house rather than outsourced, with a financially viable contract for the next three years. Additionally, the board preemptively celebrated Kathleen Rosen’s appointment as the new principal of Ericson School, pending a formal vote.

Freehold Regional School Board Faces Budget Challenges Amid State Aid Cuts

Overview: The Freehold Regional School Board meeting centered around the pressing financial challenges due to significant state aid reductions, necessitating an increased local tax levy to support the budget. Discussions highlighted the planned 13.5% tax levy increase, a response to the declining state funding affecting the district’s financial stability.

Freehold Township School Board Approves Budget Amid Tax Increase and Bullying Report Discrepancies

Overview: In a recent Freehold Township School Board meeting, discussions centered around the approval of the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget, which includes a notable tax increase, and a debate over discrepancies in bullying report classifications. Financial updates, personnel changes, and curriculum developments were also key points of discussion, with the meeting culminating in an executive session focused on contract negotiations.

Freehold Regional School Board Faces Budget Strains Amid State Aid Decline, Considers Tax Levy Incentive.

Overview: The Freehold Regional School Board meeting in early April focused heavily on financial challenges facing the district due to a significant reduction in state aid. The board discussed potential strategies, including a tax levy incentive program and a large-scale referendum, to mitigate the impacts on local taxpayers and maintain essential educational services.

Freehold Township Approves $40 Million Referendum for School Upgrades with State Support

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Freehold Township School Board highlighted its approval of a critical $40 million referendum designed to improve school facilities, which will receive partial funding from the state of New Jersey. The meeting also covered anti-bullying initiatives, personnel changes, and other district updates.