Camden City School District public meetings in 2022
4 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Monthly Board Meeting
The Camden City School District Board will vote to amend the ESEA Consolidated Formula Subgrant, adding a $3,097,834 carry‑over and raising the total to $22,062,072. It will also consider and approve several financial contracts, including special‑education tuition placements up to $634,488.26, a roof replacement at the central office up to $184,500, a flag‑pole purchase up to $43,727.16, and a Gateway to College program contract up to $950,000.
- Amend ESEA subgrant to include $3,097,834 carry‑over, total $22,062,072
- Approve Special Education Tuition Contracts not to exceed $634,488.26
- Authorize roof repair/replacement at central office up to $184,500
- Approve purchase of 60 flagpoles and flags for up to $43,727.16
- Accept Gateway to College program contract with Camden County College up to $950,000
Regular Monthly Board Meeting
The board is reviewing several financial actions including tuition contracts for high school and special education students. Additional items include professional development requests and a district-wide re-registration campaign.
- Camden County Technical School tuition contract not to exceed $2,108,510.00
- Human Services tuition contracts not to exceed $122,270.00
- Special Education tuition contracts not to exceed $597,073.29
- Run it Back Re-registration Campaign t-shirt purchase not to exceed $55,000.00
- Rutgers Data Science Bootcamp professional development up to $13,000.00
The Advisory Board of Education approved the minutes from the October 2022 meeting. The board processed several consent items related to professional development, financial reports, and special education fund amendments.
- Approved October 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Rutgers Data Science Bootcamp Professional Development
- Approved 'Run it Back' Re-registration Campaign
- Approved Udemy Professional Development
- Approved October 2022 Secretary's Report
- Approved October 2022 Treasurer of School Monies Report
- Approved October 2022 Monthly Transfer Report
- Approved Dudley Structured Out of School Program Amendment
Regular Board Meeting
The Camden City School District Board approved a $45,106 amendment to accept one-time funding for the School Based Youth Services Program and authorized the Emergency Virtual Instruction Program for the 2022-2023 school year due to transportation and COVID-19 issues. The meeting also included consent items for software contracts, a $1,000 grant, and paraprofessional staffing.
- Amendment to accept $45,106 for School Based Youth Services Program
- Authorization for Emergency Virtual Instruction Program 2022-2023
- Approval of Imagine Learning contract for $233,025
- Acceptance of $1,000 Campbell Cares Award
- Authorization for Adult Basic Skills Grant of $57,500
The Board of Education approved the September 2022 meeting minutes and passed policies 5131.1 and 3515.2. State Superintendent McCombs approved the Superintendent's and Business Office agenda items, which included various facility repairs and educational program renewals.
- Approved September 2022 Board of Education meeting minutes (All Ayes)
- Approved Policy 5131.1 and Policy 3515.2 on 2nd reading (All Ayes)
- Approved elevator maintenance and repair through Kencor, Inc
- Approved purchase and installation of retractable interior bleachers for East Side High through Nickerson Corporation
- Approved installation of a Timber Model PD play playground at Yorkship Elementary
- Approved purchase of custodial supplies through General Chemical & Supply
- Approved M-1 and Comprehensive Maintenance Plan for SY23/24
- Approved Superintendent's and Business Office agenda items via State Superintendent McCombs
Training Meeting
The Camden City School District Board is meeting for a training session to discuss and vote on administrative items, including a contract for emotional counseling services and funding for student field trips.
- Contract with Guadalupe Family Services for emotional counseling (up to $30,000)
- Grant funding for OT/PT services for nonpublic schools (up to $18,220)
- Field trip funding for preschool students (up to $3,660)
- Transportation services for Camden High School (up to $176,000)
- Acceptance of grant funds for SBYS (up to $5,000)