Ewing Public Schools public meetings in 2024
15 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education held its regular meeting at Ewing High School. The board reconvened after an executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and a HIB report. Routine actions included approving minutes, financial certifications, budget transfers, and bill lists totaling $5.12 million. The board also acknowledged November fire and security drills.
- Void $35,472.69 in outstanding checks
- Approve $5,123,889.47 in bills across multiple funds
- Approve Change Order #2 for Vanas Construction, increasing contract by $169,603 to $9,750,503
- Approve participation in NJ Asset & Rebate Management Program
- Approve petty cash changes for new Business Office secretary
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Board of Education will convene a regular meeting, starting with executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and a HIB report, then reconvene in public session. The board will vote on routine financial items including the Board Secretary's certification, cash summary, budget transfers, voiding checks, and a bill list totaling $3,642,494.15. Additionally, the board will consider the annual School Safety and Security Plan and a Memorandum of Agreement between education and law enforcement officials.
- Approval of School Safety and Security Plan Annual Review for 2024-2025
- Approval of Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement Between Education and Law Enforcement Officials
- Approval of bill list totaling $3,642,494.15 including payrolls of $2,210,492.98 and $2,067,142.08
- Approval of budget transfers for October 2024
- Acknowledgement of fire and security drills for October 2024
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Board of Education will meet to consider routine financial approvals including a $5.8 million bill list, budget transfers, and cash reports. The board will also vote on the annual facilities health and safety checklist, acceptance of fire and security drill reports, and NJSIAA membership renewal. A closed executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel, legal matters, and a HIB report.
- Approval of Bill List totaling $5,798,309.63 (Oct 28, 2024)
- Approval of Budget Transfers for September 2024
- Approval of Annual Facilities Checklist - Health and Safety Evaluation
- Approval of NJSIAA Membership Renewal 2024-2025
- Approval of Meeting Change for December 2024 (executive session 6:00 PM, public 6:30 PM)
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with an executive session for personnel, legal, and HIB matters. In public session, the board will vote on finance items including budget transfers, voided checks, a $5.28 million bill list, and multiple contracts for services and transportation.
- Approval of $5,284,351.60 in bills and payroll for September 23, 2024
- Approval of budget transfers for August 2024 and voiding $20,358.38 in outstanding checks
- Approval of 2024–2025 service contracts for Buildings & Grounds (pest control, fire extinguishers, boiler maintenance, compost collection, elevator inspections, waste removal)
- Approval of contract with All American Publishing for Ewing High athletic department posters
- Approval of transportation contracts: Saint Mary's Transportation ($22,207, McKinney-Vento route NSWGA) and Saint Abraham LLC (route MVLES)
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education will meet in public session at 7 PM after an executive session on personnel, legal, and HIB matters. The board will vote on financial reports, a $3,170,540.16 bill list, voiding outstanding checks, petty cash changes, and contracts with Enviroforensics LLC for insurance archaeology and Tri-Shield Security for security services. A presentation on the ethics code for board members is also scheduled.
- Approval of bill list totaling $3,170,540.16 including payroll and vendor payments
- Voiding outstanding checks: $47,587.68 general disbursement, $392.46 cafeteria, $335.00 student activities
- Petty cash changes due to retirements and new appointments: Transportation Director Shaun Stewart and Ewing High School Principal Lisa Sabo
- Agreement with Enviroforensics, LLC for confidential insurance archaeology (PolicyFind)
- Contract with Tri-Shield Security & Protection Services for security services
Special Board Meeting - Summer Board Retreat
The Ewing Township Board of Education will hold a special summer retreat meeting to discuss personnel matters, including the appointment of a new Ewing High School Principal. The board may also go into closed executive session to review personnel agenda items. Public comment will be heard on any items of interest.
- Appointment of new Ewing High School Principal (under Superintendent Recommendations)
- Executive session for personnel matters, including the principal appointment
- Public comment period for any items of interest
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education will hold its regular meeting at Ewing High School, 900 Parkway Avenue, to conduct procedural preliminaries, an executive session, and public actions. The board will reconvene at 7:00 PM after an executive session limited to personnel, legal, and HIB matters. Key decisions include approving budget transfers, voiding outstanding checks, and voting on capital reserve withdrawals and new contracts.
- Approval of $175,000 withdrawal from Capital Reserve for OBA Site Improvements
- Approval of St. Mary's Transportation, LLC. ESY Multi-Route Contract for $10,320.00
- Approval of contract with Penn Medicine - Princeton Medical Center for chemical screenings
- Approval of contract with Acacia Financial Group, Inc. for 2024-2025
- Approval of contract with Atlantic Tomorrow Office
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education will hold a public hearing and vote on a new five-year contract for Superintendent Dr. David Gentile, retroactive to July 1, 2024, after mutually rescinding his current contract. The board will also consider routine financial approvals, including a $4.76 million bill list, and several contracts for services. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel, legal, and HIB matters.
- Public hearing and vote on new 5-year contract for Superintendent Dr. David Gentile
- Approval of bill list totaling $4,758,056.28 for June 24, 2024
- Award of lease purchase financing to Webster Bank at 4.41% interest
- Approval of change order #1 for door upgrades at Ewing High School, Fisher Middle School, Ryan Building, and Parkway Elementary School (original contract $1,226,690.00)
- Approval of contracts for athletic training (JAG-ONE), school physician (Dr. Harold Brown), and demographic study (MP Planning Group)
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on May 20, 2024, starting with an executive session for personnel, legal, and HIB matters, then reconvene publicly. The board will vote on routine financial approvals, including the April 2024 financial reports, a $3.3 million bill list, and several transportation contracts, notably renewals with Rick Bus Company totaling over $5.5 million. They will also accept the district's HIB grades for 2022-2023 and hear reports from the student representative and superintendent.
- Approval of $3,322,308.90 bill list for May 20, 2024
- Approval of 2024-2025 Rick Bus Company contracts: EATH ($191,838.34), RB-3 to RB-19 ($682,540.00), RB-22 ($4,534,626.00), RB-22(B) ($156,921.00)
- Approval of transportation jointures with Newark, Trenton, and Collingswood Boards of Education
- Approval of contract with OperationsHERO for facilities management
- Acceptance of District and School HIB grades for 2022-2023 school year
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education will hold its regular meeting, including a public hearing on the final 2024-2025 annual school budget. The board will also consider routine annual approvals such as designating legal depositories, authorizing the qualified purchasing agent, and approving petty cash funds. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel, legal, and HIB matters before reconvening publicly.
- Public hearing on the final 2024-2025 annual school budget
- Approval of petty cash funds for 2024-2025 (ranging $200-$600 per office)
- Designation of legal depositories (Investors Bank/Citizens Bank, NJ Cash Management)
- Approval of student accident policy renewal with Hardenburgh Insurance Group
- Appointments to BCIP JIF and SHIF fund boards
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on March 18, 2024, at Fisher Middle School. The board will consider routine financial approvals, including a $3.34 million bill list, budget transfers, and monthly reports, as well as several transportation contracts and two construction change orders that increase project costs. The meeting will begin in public session, move to executive session for personnel and legal matters, and reconvene for public comment and action items.
- Approval of $3,339,908.06 bill list for March 18, 2024
- Award of transportation bid to Saint Abraham, LLC for $29,952.00
- Change Order #2 for Commemorative Plaza at Ewing High School, increasing contract to $1,062,250.25
- Change Order #002 for Antheil Elementary School site improvements, increasing contract to $3,338,189.75
- Approval of transportation jointures with Atlantic City and Deptford schools
Special Board Meeting - Annual Board Budget Retreat
The Ewing Township Board of Education is holding a special meeting for its annual budget retreat. The board will hear a preliminary budget overview from the superintendent and business administrator, and may take action on a resolution to enter closed session. Public comments are also scheduled.
- Preliminary Budget Overview and Tentative Budget Preparations (discussion)
- Resolution to go into Executive Session (action)
- Open Public Comments (any items)
- Meeting at 2099 Pennington Road, Ewing, NJ
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on February 26, 2024, at Parkway Elementary School. The board will enter executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and a HIB report, then reconvene for public session. Action items include approving financial reports, budget transfers, a $3.8 million bill list, multiple transportation contracts, and a change order for HVAC improvements.
- Approval of bill list totaling $3,806,410.61 for February 26, 2024
- Approval of change order #008 with GBI, Inc. for HVAC improvements at various district schools (original contract $14,815,600)
- Approval of transportation jointures with Atlantic City, Trenton, Hamilton, and Pine Hill school districts, plus R&M Transportation ESY contract ($15,936)
- Approval of contract with PrimePoint HR & Payroll for payroll and HR services
- Approval of agreement with West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company to rent ballroom for Ewing High School Junior Prom on April 26, 2024
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education is meeting to review financial reports, approve various student transportation contracts, and award a major construction contract. The board will also discuss personnel matters and legal updates in a closed executive session.
- Award of $9,580,900 contract to Vanas Construction Company for Gusz Building addition and renovations
- Approval of $3,713,067.76 total bill list for January 22, 2024
- Award of transportation bids to A-1 Limousine, Inc. and The Ark Transit, LLC
- Approval of Systems 3000 contract for financial management software hosting and licensing
- Discussion of a Tri-operative Ice Hockey Program involving Ewing, Lawrence, and Hightstown high schools
January 04, 2024 - Organization Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education will hold its annual organization meeting to elect officers, appoint a compliance officer, and approve routine administrative items. The board will also vote on appointing Maria Petsos as Director of Special Education, Grant Management, and Innovation at a prorated annual salary of $175,000, and on a settlement agreement in a lawsuit (J.C. vs. ETBOE).
- Approve appointment of Maria Petsos as Director of Special Education, Grant Management, and Innovation, effective Jan 8, 2024, at $175,000 annual salary
- Approve settlement agreement in J.C. vs. Ewing Township Board of Education, Docket No. MER-L-2176-21
- Election of Board President and Vice-President for 2024
- Re-appoint Dennis J. Nettleton as Public Agency Compliance Officer
- Designate The Times and The Star Ledger as official newspapers