Camden City School District, NJ
Recent Camden City School District public meeting topics include contracts & procurement, budget & taxes, technology, resolutions & ordinances.
Topics found in recent meetings
- Contracts & procurement
- Budget & taxes
- Technology
- Resolutions & ordinances
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Camden City School DistrictNJ averageUS Census ACS
School district
School district statistics (NCES Common Core of Data; proficiency = EDFacts state-assessment range midpoints)
Enrollment7,117 students (2023)
Per-pupil spending$27,950 (FY2020)
Schools16 · 685 teachers (FTE) (2023)
Total revenue$471.3M (FY2020)
Reading proficiency16% (est. 2018)
Math proficiency9% (est. 2018)
Free/reduced lunch53% (2018)
👤 Members & officials (6)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Regular Board Meeting
- Namdee Nelson
Who’s on the Regular Monthly Meeting
- Amaya Fussell
- Damian Irizarry
- Harmony Bronson
- Romelo Mangum
- Saniy Hicks
Recent meetings
Tue Aug 18, 2026
Draft - Regular Board Meeting
Board to approve deputy superintendent contract and three principal appointments
The Camden City School District Advisory Board is meeting to consider routine personnel actions, including a contract for the Deputy Superintendent and three principal appointments, along with standard administrative items. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Employment contract for Dr. Tracy Thompson, Deputy Superintendent of Instruction and Schools, for 2026–2027
- Appointment of Sheree Alexander as Principal at Camden High Campus
- Appointment of Catherine Chukwueke as Principal at Yorkship Family School
- Appointment of Rakia Ford as Principal at Cooper's Poynt
- Acknowledgement of retirees
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Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Draft - Regular Board Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. SUNSHINE LAW STATEMENT
4. ADVISORY BOARD ROLL CALL
5. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT - NONE
6. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Subject
6.01 Superintendent Presentation
Meeting
Aug 18, 2026 - Draft - Regular Board Meeting
Category
6. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Type
File Attachments
7. ADVISORY BOARD REPORT
Subject
7.01 Acknowledgement of Retirees
Meeting
Aug 18, 2026 - Draft - Regular Board Meeting
Category
7. ADVISORY BOARD REPORT
Type
File Attachments
Subject
7.02 Committee Reports - NONE
Meeting
Aug 18, 2026 - Draft - Regular Board Meeting
Category
7. ADVISORY BOARD REPORT
Type
File Attachments
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION (IF NEEDED)
10. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
12. BUSINESS AND FINANCE
13. PURCHASING
14. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
15. TRANSPORTATION
16. PERSONNEL
Subject
16.01 AIA - Employment Contract
Meeting
Aug 18, 2026 - Draft - Regular Board Meeting
Category
16. PERSONNEL
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
BE IT RESOLVED that the Camden City Advisory Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the State District Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes the submission of the employment contract for Dr. Tracy Thompson, Deputy Superintendent of Instruction and Schools, to the Executi …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026
Regular Board Meeting
Camden school board to approve $69.9M bill list, contracts
The Camden City School District Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting with routine items including financial reports, line-item transfers, and a $69,941,404.40 bill list. The board will also consider multiple contracts for services like nursing, tutoring, and technology, plus grant applications and an auditor appointment.
- Bill list totaling $69,941,404.40
- Appoint PKF O’Connor Davies as district auditor (hourly rates $135-$350)
- Apply for $3,198,775 IDEA-Basic and $125,374 IDEA Preschool funds
- Apply for $10,063,287 ESEA grant (Title I $7,489,683)
- Renew GoGuardian with Bluum USA for $74,000; Zayo/Crown Castle internet for $455,000
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✓ Decided: Camden school board approves $69.9M bill list, auditor contract, and multiple grants
The Camden City Advisory Board of Education approved a consent agenda covering financial reports, a $69,941,404.40 bill list, and a professional services contract with PKF O'Connor Davies for district auditor services. The board also accepted various grants, including $3.2M in IDEA funds and $10M in ESEA funds, and approved multiple contracts for nursing, tutoring, and technology services. A contract for managed print services with TGI Office Automation was rescinded and replaced with a lease agreement with Canon U.S.A., Inc.
- Approved $69,941,404.40 bill list
- Appointed PKF O'Connor Davies as district auditor (2026-2027)
- Accepted $3,198,775 IDEA-Basic and $125,374 IDEA Preschool funds
- Accepted up to $10,063,287 ESEA Consolidated Formula Subgrant
- Rescinded TGI Office Automation managed print services contract ($451,000)
- Approved Canon U.S.A. managed print services lease ($11,875/month for 60 months)
- Approved First Student, Inc. transportation contract not to exceed $403,570.80
- Approved substitute bus driver rate increase from $25 to $31 per hour
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Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Regular Board Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. SUNSHINE LAW STATEMENT
4. ADVISORY BOARD ROLL CALL
5. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT - NONE
6. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Subject
6.01 Superintendent Presentation
Meeting
Aug 18, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
6. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Type
File Attachments
7. ADVISORY BOARD REPORT
Subject
7.01 Acknowledgement of Retirees
Meeting
Aug 18, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
7. ADVISORY BOARD REPORT
Type
File Attachments
Subject
7.02 Committee Reports - NONE
Meeting
Aug 18, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
7. ADVISORY BOARD REPORT
Type
File Attachments
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Subject
9.01 Convene to Executive Session
Meeting
Aug 18, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
BE IT RESOLVED that the Camden City Advisory Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the State District Superintendent of Schools, enter into a closed session to consider the following matter(s):
Attorney-client privileges
File Attachments
Subject
9.02 Reconvene from Executive Session
Meeting
Aug 18, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
BE IT RESOLVED that the Camden …
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📄 From the minutes
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Regular Board Meeting (Tuesday, August 18, 2026)
Members present
Gabriel Camacho, Cameron Hudson, Karen Merricks, Maria D Perez, N'Namdee Nelson - Board President, Alfonso Q Llano Jr
Meeting called to order at 5:55 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. SUNSHINE LAW STATEMENT
4. ADVISORY BOARD ROLL CALL
5. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT - NONE
6. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
7. ADVISORY BOARD REPORT
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
Speaker 1 - voter
Speaker 2 -
Karen Burille Luke - High School uniforms concern, and vice principal are now assigned by grade level. Brimm need another PE teacher at Brimm. Mr. Dickerson moved from the high school.
Keith Walker - Uniform Policy
Terique Wilson -
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Action (Consent): 9.01 Convene to Executive Session
Resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that the Camden City Advisory Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the State District Superintendent of Schools, enter into a closed session to consider the following matter(s): Attorney-client privileges
Action (Consent): 9.02 Reconvene from Executive Session
Resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that the Camden City Advisory Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the State District Superintendent of Schools, return from Executive session to the public session
10. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
11. APPROVAL OF …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
Regular Board Meeting - Approved In Lieu Board Meeting
Camden City School District considers $5.7M transportation contract
The Advisory Board of Education is reviewing several high-value contracts for the 2026-2027 school year. Key items include student transportation services and funding for early childhood and special education programs.
- Transportation contract with Camden County Educational Service Commission not to exceed $5,759,934.60
- Special Education tuition contracts for out-of-district placement not to exceed $5,006,239.12
- Early Childhood Education program cost amendments totaling $10,616,362 for private providers and $3,767,445 for Head Start
- Landscaping Maintenance Services contract awarded to RNJ Commercial Landscaping LLC not to exceed $216,400
- Professional risk management services contract with Arthur J. Gallagher & Company not to exceed $110,000
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Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Regular Board Meeting - Approved In Lieu Board Meeting
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Subject
1.01 Call To Order
Meeting
Jul 21, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting - Approved In Lieu Board Meeting
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
File Attachments
Subject
1.02 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Jul 21, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting - Approved In Lieu Board Meeting
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
File Attachments
Subject
1.03 Sunshine Law Statement (Open Public Meetings Act)
Meeting
Jul 21, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting - Approved In Lieu Board Meeting
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
1.04 Advisory Board Roll Call
Meeting
Jul 21, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting - Approved In Lieu Board Meeting
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Subject
2.01 No Presentation This Month
Meeting
Jul 21, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting - Approved In Lieu Board Meeting
Category
2. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Type
File Attachments
3. ADVISORY BOARD REPORT
Subject
3.01 Acknowledgement of Retirees
Meeting
Jul 21, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting - Approved In Lieu Board Meeting
Category
3. ADVISORY BOARD REPORT
Type
File Attachments
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Subject
5.01 Convene to Executive Session
Me …
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Tue Jun 23, 2026
Regular Board Meeting
Board approves contracts for food service, transportation
The Camden City School District Board will approve contracts for food service management and student transportation for the 2026-2027 school year. The board also approved the HIB report for May and June and will consider tabling a landscaping maintenance contract due to a bid protest.
- Awarded Aramark food service contract: $10,278,373.36
- Awarded Holcomb Transportation contract: $5,716,630.00
- Awarded Maytav Bus Company contract: $294,140.00
- Tabling landscaping maintenance services contract pending bid protest review
- Approved HIB report for May 1, 2026 through June 19, 2026
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✓ Decided: Camden City School District approves multiple service contracts and food management
The Board approved several major contracts including food services, student transportation, and nursing services. The award for landscaping maintenance services was tabled due to a pending bid protest from TLC Landscaping Co.
- Approved HIB report for May 1 through June 19, 2026
- Approved financial reports for the month ending May 2026
- Approved line item transfers for May 2026
- Approved bill list totaling $19,212,113.61
- Tabled landscaping maintenance services award pending bid protest review
- Awarded food service management contract to Aramark not to exceed $10,278,373.36
- Awarded school transportation contract to Holcomb Transportation LLC not to exceed $5,716,630.00
- Awarded ESY transportation contract to Maytav Bus Company not to exceed $294,140.00
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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Regular Board Meeting
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Subject
1.01 Call To Order
Meeting
Jun 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
File Attachments
Subject
1.02 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Jun 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
File Attachments
Subject
1.03 Sunshine Law Statement (Open Public Meetings Act)
Meeting
Jun 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
1.04 Advisory Board Roll Call
Meeting
Jun 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. STUDENT PRESENTATIVES
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Subject
3.01 Superintendent Presentation
Meeting
Jun 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Type
File Attachments
Subject
3.02 HIB Reporting
Meeting
Jun 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Type
Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact
No
Budgeted
No
Recommended Action
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Camden City Advisory Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the State District Superintendent, hereby approves the Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) report for the reporting period of May 1, 2026, through June 19, 2026.
File Attachments …
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📄 From the minutes
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Regular Board Meeting (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)
Generated by Nicole Brown ADMIN on Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Members present
Gabriel Camacho, Derrick Gallashaw, Wanda Garcia, Karen Merricks, N'Namdee Nelson - Board President, Alfonso Q Llano Jr
Meeting called to order at 6:17 PM
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Procedural: 1.03 Sunshine Law Statement (Open Public Meetings Act)
Procedural: 1.04 Advisory Board Roll Call
2. STUDENT PRESENTATIVES
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Action (Consent): 3.02 HIB Reporting
Resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Camden City Advisory Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the State District Superintendent, hereby approves the Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) report for the reporting period of May 1, 2026, through June 19, 2026.
4. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RETIREES
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION (If Needed)
Action (Consent): 6.01 Convene to Executive Session
Resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that the Camden City Advisory Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the State District Superintendent of Schools, enter into a Executive session to consider the following matter(s):
Action (Consent): 6.02 Reconvene from Executive Session
Resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that the Camden City Advisory Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the State District Superintendent of Schools, return from Executive session to the public s …
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Thu Jun 18, 2026
Work Session Meeting
Camden school board to enter executive session for Donaldson personnel hearing
The Camden City Advisory Board of Education holds a work session meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main action being a resolution to convene executive session to discuss a personnel matter related to a Donaldson hearing. The board will also take public comment and then adjourn.
- Resolution to enter executive session for personnel hearing (Donaldson)
- Public comment period
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Thursday, June 18, 2026
Work Session Meeting
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Subject
1.01 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Jun 18, 2026 - Work Session Meeting
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
1.02 Open Public Meetings Act (Sunshine Law Statement)
Meeting
Jun 18, 2026 - Work Session Meeting
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
1.03 Roll Call
Meeting
Jun 18, 2026 - Work Session Meeting
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Subject
2.01 Convene to Executive Session
Meeting
Jun 18, 2026 - Work Session Meeting
Category
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
BE IT RESOLVED that the Camden City Advisory Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the State District Superintendent, enter into a Executive session to consider the following matter(s):
Personnel - Donaldson Hearing
File Attachments
Subject
2.02 Reconvene from Executive Session
Meeting
Jun 18, 2026 - Work Session Meeting
Category
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
BE IT RESOLVED that the Camden City Advisory Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the State District Superintendent of Schools, return from Executive session to the Public session
File Attachments
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. ADJ …
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Tue May 26, 2026
Regular Board Meeting
Board to approve $57.6M bill list and seven service contracts
The Camden City Advisory Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda including approval of $57,601,372.02 in bills and multiple service contracts for the 2026-2027 school year. Items also include acceptance of financial reports, line item transfers, the Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying report for March-May 2026, and approval of minutes from the May 5 budget hearing. An executive session may be held for confidential matters.
- Approval of bills totaling $57,601,372.02
- Contract award to Speak for Yourself, LLC for augmentative communication services, up to $92,500
- Contract award to First Children Services for behavioral therapy consultation, up to $358,750
- Contract award to Teaching Strategies, LLC for preschool curriculum materials, up to $350,000
- Contract award to TGI Office Automation for managed print services, up to $451,000
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✓ Decided: Board approves contracts totaling $1.2M for special services and legal counsel
The Camden City School District Board of Education approved financial reports, line item transfers, and a claims list totaling $57.6 million. The board also approved multiple contracts for special education services, legal counsel, and employee benefits. No vote tallies were recorded.
- Approved May 5 Budget Hearing minutes
- Accepted April 2026 financial reports
- Authorized line item transfers for April 2026
- Approved payment of $57,601,372.02 in bills
- Awarded Speak for Yourself LLC contract ($92,500)
- Awarded Accurate Language Services contract ($101,500)
- Awarded First Children Services contract ($358,750)
- Awarded Conner Strong & Buckelew benefits contract ($50,000)
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Regular Board Meeting
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Subject
1.01 Call To Order
Meeting
May 26, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
File Attachments
Subject
1.02 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
May 26, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
File Attachments
Subject
1.03 Sunshine Law Statement (Open Public Meetings Act)
Meeting
May 26, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
1.04 Advisory Board Roll Call
Meeting
May 26, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
Subject
2.01 Student Representatives Roll Call
Meeting
May 26, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
2. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
Type
File Attachments
Subject
2.02 Share Outs
Meeting
May 26, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
2. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
Type
File Attachments
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Subject
3.01 Superintendent Presentation
Meeting
May 26, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Type
File Attachments
Subject
3.02 HIB Reporting
Meeting
May 26, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Type
Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact …
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Regular Board Meeting (Tuesday, May 26, 2026)
Generated by Nicole Brown ADMIN on Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Members present
Jeanette Alvarez - Board Vice President, Gabriel Camacho, Wanda Garcia, Maria D Perez, N'Namdee Nelson - Board President, Alfonso Q Llano Jr
Meeting called to order at 5:56 PM
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Procedural: 1.03 Sunshine Law Statement (Open Public Meetings Act)
Procedural: 1.04 Advisory Board Roll Call
2. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Action (Consent): 3.02 HIB Reporting
Resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Camden City Advisory Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the State District Superintendent, hereby approves the Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) report for the reporting period of March 1, 2026, through May 15, 2026.
4. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RETIREES
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION (If Needed)
Action (Consent): 6.01 Executive Session
Resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that the Camden City Advisory Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the State District Superintendent of Schools, enter into a closed session to consider the following matter(s):
Action (Consent): 6.02 Reconvene from Executive Session
Resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that the Camden City Advisory Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the State District Superintendent of Schools, return from closed session to the pub …
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Tue May 5, 2026
Hearing on the SY26-27 Budget
Hearing on SY26-27 budget for Camden schools
The Camden City School District is holding a public hearing on the proposed SY26-27 budget. The agenda includes the budget presentation and public comment. No specific figures or proposals are listed in the agenda text.
- Budget presentation for SY26-27
- Public comments on SY26-27 budget
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✓ Decided: Camden City School District holds hearing on SY 26-27 budget
The Camden City School District held a public hearing regarding the proposed school year 2026-27 budget. The meeting included a budget presentation by Interim Board Secretary Margaret McDonnell and several public comments regarding nutrition, staff cuts, and facility safety. No formal votes or budget approvals were recorded during this session.
- Budget presentation conducted by Margaret McDonnell
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Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Hearing on the SY26-27 Budget
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Subject
1.01 Call To Order
Meeting
May 5, 2026 - Hearing on the SY26-27 Budget
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
File Attachments
Subject
1.02 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
May 5, 2026 - Hearing on the SY26-27 Budget
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
1.03 Sunshine Law Statement (Open Public Meetings Act)
Meeting
May 5, 2026 - Hearing on the SY26-27 Budget
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
1.04 Advisory Board Roll Call
Meeting
May 5, 2026 - Hearing on the SY26-27 Budget
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. SY26-27 BUDGET PRESENTATION
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON SY26-27 BUDGET
4. ADJOURMENT
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Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Hearing on the SY 26-27 Budget
Meeting Minutes
Call to Order
Board Vice President Alverez called the meeting to order at 6:00pm
Pledge of Allegiance
Board Vice President Alverez led those in attendance in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance
Sunshine Law Statement
Board Vice President Alverez read the sunshine statement
Roll Call
Interim School Business Administrator Margaret McDonnell conducted roll call to establish Quorum
Board Member
Present
Late Time Arrived
Absent
Jeanette Alvarez
Gabriel Camacho
x
Derrick Gallashaw
Wanda Garcia
Cameron Hudson
x
Danielle Jackson
Karen Merricks
N'Namdee Nelson
x
Maria Perez
x
Budget Presentation
Interim Board Secretary Margaret McDonnell presented the following presentation:
Click here for presentation
Public Comments:
Arlethia Brown - School nutrition is essential infrastructure that supports multiple programs and directly impacts students’ daily experie …
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Tue May 5, 2026
Special Advisory Board Meeting
Camden City School District board considers staff contract renewals
The Special Advisory Board is reviewing multiple personnel actions for the 2026-2027 school year. These include renewing contracts for teaching staff, non-certificated staff, custodial workers, and paraprofessionals.
- Renewal of 155 non-tenured teaching staff members
- Renewal of 104 non-tenured staff in non-certificated positions
- Renewal of 70 custodial staff contracts
- Renewal of 226 paraprofessional employment contracts
- Motion to enter executive session for personnel staffing actions
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Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Special Advisory Board Meeting
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Subject
1.01 Call To Order
Meeting
May 5, 2026 - Special Advisory Board Meeting
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
File Attachments
Subject
1.02 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
May 5, 2026 - Special Advisory Board Meeting
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
1.03 Sunshine Law Statement (Open Public Meetings Act)
Meeting
May 5, 2026 - Special Advisory Board Meeting
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
1.04 Advisory Board Roll Call
Meeting
May 5, 2026 - Special Advisory Board Meeting
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
4. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Subject
4.01 Motion to Enter Executive Session
Meeting
May 5, 2026 - Special Advisory Board Meeting
Category
4. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
BE IT RESOLVED that the Camden City Advisory Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the State District Superintendent of Schools, enter into a closed session to consider the following matter(s): Personnel (Staffing Actions)
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Subject
4.02 Motion to Reconvene in Pubic Session
Meeting
May 5, 2026 - Special Advisory Board Meeting
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Tue Apr 21, 2026
Regular Board Meeting
Board approves $12.8M in bills and special education contracts
The Camden City School District Board will approve financial reports, a bill list totaling $12.8 million, and special education tuition contracts. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss investigations and contract negotiations.
- Approves $12,811,325.20 in bills
- Approves Special Education tuition contracts totaling $191,471.94
- Approves $100,000 for School Related Activities Transportation
- Enters Executive Session for investigations and contract negotiations
- Approves Gateway to College Program contract with Camden County College
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Regular Board Meeting
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Subject
1.01 Call To Order
Meeting
Apr 21, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
File Attachments
Subject
1.02 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Apr 21, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
File Attachments
Subject
1.03 Sunshine Law Statement (Open Public Meetings Act)
Meeting
Apr 21, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
1.04 Advisory Board Roll Call
Meeting
Apr 21, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
Subject
2.01 Student Representatives Roll Call
Meeting
Apr 21, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
2. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
Type
File Attachments
Subject
2.02 Share Outs
Meeting
Apr 21, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
2. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
Type
File Attachments
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Subject
3.01 Superintendent Presentation
Meeting
Apr 21, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Type
File Attachments
Subject
3.02 HIB Reporting
Meeting
Apr 21, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Ac …
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Thu Apr 16, 2026
Work Session Board Meeting
Board considers $325,000 contract for Gateway to College Program
The Camden City Advisory Board of Education is meeting to review financial reports and approve several student tuition contracts. The board is also considering agreements for professional special education services and facility usage for community events.
- Contract with Camden County College for Gateway to College Program not to exceed $325,000.00
- Special Education tuition contracts for out-of-district placement totaling $191,471.94
- Professional Services Agreement with Gloucester County Special Services School District for $169,000.00
- TLC Landscaping Co. proposals for spring sports field maintenance not to exceed $32,725.00
- Application for a $2,500.00 American Heart Association Faculty Well-Being Grant for Dr. Henry H. Davis Family School
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Thursday, April 16, 2026
Work Session Board Meeting
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Subject
1.01 Call To Order
Meeting
Apr 16, 2026 - Work Session Board Meeting
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
File Attachments
Subject
1.02 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Apr 16, 2026 - Work Session Board Meeting
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
File Attachments
Subject
1.03 Sunshine Law Statement (Open Public Meetings Act)
Meeting
Apr 16, 2026 - Work Session Board Meeting
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
1.04 Advisory Board Roll Call
Meeting
Apr 16, 2026 - Work Session Board Meeting
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. ETHICS TRAINING
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4. BUSINESS & FINANCE
Subject
4.01 Financial Reports
Meeting
Apr 16, 2026 - Work Session Board Meeting
Category
4. BUSINESS & FINANCE
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the State District Superintendent, the Camden City Advisory Board of Education accepts and approves the financial reports of the Secretary and Treasurer of School Monies for the month ending March 2026 and certifies that the reports indicate that no major account or fund is over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13 and certifies that sufficient funds are available to meet the distri …
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Mon Mar 30, 2026
Regular Board Meeting and Public Hearing on Budget
Camden City School District holds public hearing on FY27 tentative budget
The Advisory Board of Education is meeting to approve the 2026-2027 tentative school budget and review the 2024-2025 annual audit. The board will also consider several facility repair contracts and a fund transfer to cover a food service deficit.
- Approval of the 2026-2027 School Year Tentative Budget
- Payment of claims on current bills list totaling $50,664,594.55
- Transfer of $932,008.32 from the General Fund to the Food Service Fund
- Contract for Dudley school cooling tower replacements not to exceed $203,214.92
- Contract for Cramer backflow preventer installations not to exceed $86,855.00
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✓ Decided: Camden City School District approves 2026-2027 tentative budget and various repair contracts
The Advisory Board of Education approved the 2026-2027 school year tentative budget and several facility maintenance contracts. The board also accepted the annual audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, which contained no findings.
- Approved 2026-2027 tentative budget
- Accepted 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Audit with no findings
- Approved $50,664,594.55 bill list
- Approved $932,008.32 transfer from General Fund to Food Service Fund
- Approved $34,487.00 contract for Camden High front gate repairs
- Approved $12,719.00 contract for Eastside High irrigation repairs
- Approved $86,855.00 contract for Cramer backflow preventer installations
- Approved $203,214.92 contract for Dudley cooling tower replacements
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Monday, March 30, 2026
Regular Board Meeting and Public Hearing on Budget
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Subject
1.01 Call To Order
Meeting
Mar 30, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting and Public Hearing on Budget
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
File Attachments
Subject
1.02 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Mar 30, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting and Public Hearing on Budget
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
1.03 Sunshine Law Statement (Open Public Meetings Act)
Meeting
Mar 30, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting and Public Hearing on Budget
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
1.04 Advisory Board Roll Call
Meeting
Mar 30, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting and Public Hearing on Budget
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
Subject
2.01 Student Representatives Roll Call
Meeting
Mar 30, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting and Public Hearing on Budget
Category
2. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
Type
File Attachments
Subject
2.02 Share Outs
Meeting
Mar 30, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting and Public Hearing on Budget
Category
2. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
Type
File Attachments
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Subject
3.01 Executive Session
Meeting
Mar 30, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting and Public Hearing on Budget
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A dvisory Board Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, March 30, 2026
The meeting was held at the administrative building at 990 Morgan Boulevard, Camden, New Jersey
Call to Order
Board President Nelson called the meeting to order at 5:40pm
Pledge of Allegiance
Board President Nelson led those in attendance in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance
Sunshine Law Statement
Board President Nelson read the sunshine statement:
The meeting was held at the administrative building at 990 Morgan Boulevard, Camden, New Jersey
Call to Order
Board President Nelson called the meeting to order at 5:40pm
Ple …
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Tue Feb 24, 2026
Approved in lieu of Board Meeting
Board approves $36.6M in bills and $271K in software support
The Camden City School District Board approved a consent agenda including the payment of $36,646,494.51 in bills, the purchase of a new absence management system, and an amendment to a hardware support contract. The meeting was held on February 24, 2026.
- Payment of $36,646,494.51 in bills
- Approval of Frontline Absence Management system ($18,214.25)
- Amendment to Aspire support contract to $271,000
- Approval of $15,135 for Camden High gas sensor repairs
- Approval of $24,747.56 for transportation jointures
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Approved in lieu of Board Meeting
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
2. STUDENTS REPRESENTATIVES
3. ACTING STATE DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT PRESENTATION
4. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RETIREES
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
6. AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
7. FINANCE & OPERATIONS
Subject
7.01 Financial Reports
Meeting
Feb 24, 2026 - Approved in lieu of Board Meeting
Category
7. FINANCE & OPERATIONS
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Acting State District Superintendent, the Camden City Advisory Board of Education accepts and approves the financial reports of the Secretary and Treasurer of School Monies for the month ending January 2026 and certifies that the reports indicate that no major account or fund is over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13 and certifies that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the school year.
File Attachments
Bd Secretary Report-Jan 2026.pdf (190 KB)
Treasurers Report-January 2026.pdf (76 KB)
Subject
7.02 Line Item Transfers
Meeting
Feb 24, 2026 - Approved in lieu of Board Meeting
Category
7. FINANCE & OPERATIONS
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Acting State District Superintendent, the Camden City Advisory Board of Education accepts and approves, the line item transfers for the month of January, 2026. …
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Thu Feb 19, 2026
Work Session Meeting
Board approves $36.6M in bills and $15K for Camden High sensor repairs
The Camden City School District Board of Education will meet in work session to approve financial reports, a $36.6 million bill list, and contracts for school repairs, tuition, and grants. The meeting includes a closed executive session.
- Approves $36,646,494.51 in bills
- Approves $15,135.00 for Camden High gas sensor repairs
- Approves $242,280.99 for Special Education tuition contracts
- Approves $17,000.00 for Creative Arts Saturday program
- Approves $1,500.00 for R.T. Cream Early Childhood Center Multicultural Night
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Thursday, February 19, 2026
Work Session Meeting
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Subject
1.01 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Feb 19, 2026 - Work Session Meeting
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
1.02 Open Public Meetings Act (Sunshine Law Statement)
Meeting
Feb 19, 2026 - Work Session Meeting
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
1.03 Roll Call
Meeting
Feb 19, 2026 - Work Session Meeting
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Subject
2.01 Executive Session
Meeting
Feb 19, 2026 - Work Session Meeting
Category
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
WHEREAS, the Advisory Board of Education of the Camden City School District is subject to the provisions of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the Act permits the Board to go into Closed Session to discuss certain matters exempt from public disclosure;
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education will meet in Closed Session to discuss matters permitted under the Act, including but not limited to:
Attorney-Client Privilege Topics
File Attachments
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
5. FINANCE & OPERATIONS
Subject
5.01 Financial Reports
Meeting
Feb 19, 2026 - Work Session Meeting
Category
5. FINANC …
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Tue Jan 27, 2026
Approved in lieu of Board Meeting
Board approves $54.7 million bill payments for December 2025
The Camden City Advisory Board of Education is approving its December 2025 financial actions, including the district's financial reports and line‑item transfers. It is authorizing payment of claims totaling $54,720,236.01 from the current bill list. The board also adopts several contracts and tuition agreements, such as a $100,000 temporary clerical services contract with Kelly Services and $551,671.90 in special‑education tuition contracts.
- Approve payment of $54,720,236.01 in bill claims for December 2025
- Approve $100,000 contract for Temporary Administrative and Clerical Support Services with Kelly Services, Inc.
- Approve $134,933.12 human‑services tuition contracts for out‑of‑district placements
- Approve $551,671.90 special‑education tuition contracts for out‑of‑district placements
- Amend district auditor contract to rename vendor to PKF O’Connor Davies ($259,500)
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Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Approved in lieu of Board Meeting
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Subject
1.01 Sunshine Law Statement (Open Public Meetings Act)
Meeting
Jan 27, 2026 - Approved in lieu of Board Meeting
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
1.02 Roll Call
Meeting
Jan 27, 2026 - Approved in lieu of Board Meeting
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
Procedural
Board Member Present If late, time of arrival Absent
Jeanette Alvarez
Gabriel Camacho
Derrick Gallashaw
Wanda Garcia
Cameron Hudson
Danielle Jackson
Karen Merricks
N'Namdee Nelson
Maria Perez
File Attachments
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION (IF NEEDED)
3. RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION (IF NEEDED)
4. STUDENTS FIRST!
Subject
4.01 Student Share Out
Meeting
Jan 27, 2026 - Approved in lieu of Board Meeting
Category
4. STUDENTS FIRST!
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
5. STATE DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT PRESENTATION
Subject
5.01 Presentation
Meeting
Jan 27, 2026 - Approved in lieu of Board Meeting
Category
5. STATE DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT PRESENTATION
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
6. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RETIREES
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS
8. PUBLIC COMMENT …
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Mon Jan 5, 2026
Reorganization Meeting
Board elects president and vice president; sets 2026 dates and $53,000 contract limit
The Camden City School District Advisory Board of Education will hold its annual reorganization meeting to elect a president and vice president for 2026, assign committee roles, and approve the yearly meeting calendar. The board is also set to confirm current policies and authorize Dr. Ashlee Caldwell to award contracts up to $53,000 without public bidding. This sets the operational framework for district decisions and spending that directly affects Camden students and families.
- Election of 2026 Advisory Board President and Vice President
- Approval of 2026 meeting schedule (Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.) and work sessions
- Designation of Dr. Ashlee Caldwell as Qualified Purchasing Agent with $53,000 contract authority
- Confirmation of current district policies and the Uniform Minimum Chart of Accounts for 2026
- Assignment of board members to Finance & Operations, Teaching & Learning, Policy & Governance, and Communications committees
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Monday, January 5, 2026
Reorganization Meeting
990 Morgan Boulevard
Camden, NJ 08104
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Subject
1.01 Call to Order
Meeting
Jan 5, 2026 - Reorganization Meeting
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
1.02 Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Jan 5, 2026 - Reorganization Meeting
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
1.03 Sunshine Law Statement (Open Public Meetings Act)
Meeting
Jan 5, 2026 - Reorganization Meeting
Category
1. MEETING COMMENCEMENT
Type
Procedural
The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to ensure the public’s right to receive advance notice of, and to attend, meetings of public bodies where any business affecting their interests is discussed or acted upon.
In accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, the Camden City School District Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be published on January 10, 2025, and posted on the district’s website at www.camdencityschools.org . Notice was also published in the Board’s designated online media outlet/newspaper, the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Courier Post , and mailed to all persons, if any, who have requested such notice.
Please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and will be broadcast on the district’s YouTube Channel at a future date
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