Ewing Public Schools public meetings in 2021
16 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education will hold a regular meeting, starting with closed session to interview six candidates for two board vacancies and discuss personnel, legal, HIB, and contract matters. The public session will include votes on filling the vacancies, approving November financial reports, a $3.68 million bill list, and various curriculum and operations items. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the renovated Fisher Middle School gymnasium will occur during the meeting.
- Interviews for two board vacancies; candidates: Daniel Angebranndt, Sylvester Cuyler, Gregg Downs, Nicole N. W. Harris, Elaine C. Schwartz, Denise W. Smith
- Approval of bill list totaling $3,680,717.64
- Approval of November 2021 financial reports and budget transfers
- Approval of revised curriculum guides for Science GK-G3 and US History G10
- Ribbon cutting for renovated Barbara A. Brower FMS Gymnasium
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on November 22, 2021, at Fisher Middle School. The board will go into executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, a HIB report, and collective bargaining updates, then reconvene for public session. Action items include approving financial reports, a $4.38 million bill list, a change order for Ewing High School auditorium renovations, and two transportation jointures.
- Approval of Bill List totaling $4,379,501.13
- Change Order #7 for Ewing High School auditorium renovations, increasing contract to $2,694,715.21
- Transportation jointure with Lawrence Township for $28,620.00
- Transportation jointure with Hamilton Township for $11,577.31
- Acknowledgment of November 2, 2021 school board election results
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education will hold its regular meeting, entering executive session for personnel, legal, HIB, and contract negotiations before reconvening publicly. The board will vote on financial reports, a $4.26 million bill list, and multiple construction change orders for school renovations. Public comment is limited to agenda items.
- Approval of bill list totaling $4,255,840.88 for October 25, 2021
- Change Order #6 for Ewing High School auditorium renovations, increasing contract to $2,683,758.21
- Change Orders #11, 12, 13 for gymnasium/locker room renovations at Ewing High and Fisher Middle, increasing contract to $7,027,935.88
- Transportation jointure with Delsea Regional High School District for $8,721.00
- Approval of polling hours 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM for November 2, 2021 school board election
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on September 27, 2021, at Fisher Middle School. The board will go into executive session to discuss personnel, legal, and collective bargaining matters, then reconvene for public session. Action items include approving financial reports, budget transfers, a $5.8 million bill list, and several transportation contracts.
- Approval of bill list totaling $5,799,365.81
- Award lease purchase financing to TD Equipment Finance at 0.99% interest
- Contract with The Ark Transit, LLC for $18,837 to transport students to Pemberton High School
- Contract with Pharaoh Transportation for $16,200 to transport students to The Eden School
- Transportation jointures with South Hunterdon Regional High School District ($8,000) and Trenton Public Schools (total $53,364.60)
Regular Board Meeting
The Board is reviewing an addendum to the district's Restart and Recovery Plan for in-person instruction. The meeting includes discussions on personnel matters, legal updates, and several contract renewals for student transportation.
- Approval of $1,447,932.27 revised contract with Rick Bus Company, Inc. (Route RB-14)
- Approval of $168,058.32 renewal contract with Rick Bus Company, Inc. (Multi Route EATH)
- Approval of $18,753.00 contract with The Ark Transit, LLC for special education transport
- Review of August 2021 HIB report and collective bargaining updates for ETEA and ETESSA
- Approval of August 23, 2021 bill list totaling $4,662,448.83
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education is holding its regular July 2021 meeting, covering routine approvals of financial reports, contracts, and construction change orders. The board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel and legal matters before reconvening for public business.
- Approve bill list totaling $8,077,761.78 for July 26, 2021
- Approve change order #2 for Ewing High School roof replacement, increasing contract to $1,188,619.11
- Approve change orders #3-5 for Ewing High School auditorium renovations, increasing contract to $2,646,002.21
- Award cafeteria paper products contract to South Jersey Paper Company for $110,857.20
- Award cafeteria bread & rolls contract to RP Baking, LLC (Pechter's) for $64,123.50
Special Board Meeting - Summer Board Retreat
The Ewing Township Board of Education is holding a special summer retreat meeting. The board will go into closed session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation and other personnel matters, then reconvene for a retreat presentation and public comments.
- Closed session for superintendent evaluation discussion
- Resolution to enter executive session
- Retreat presentation by superintendent
- Public comments on any items
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education is holding its regular June 2021 meeting, covering routine approvals, financial reports, and several construction change orders. The board will also vote on transferring up to $6 million in surplus funds to reserve accounts and will enter closed session for personnel, legal, and superintendent evaluation matters.
- Approval of bill list totaling $5,976,545.78 for June 28, 2021
- Transfer of up to $6,000,000 from current year surplus to Capital ($4M), Emergency ($1M), and Maintenance ($1M) reserves
- Change Order #1 & #2 for Ewing High School Auditorium Renovations (GPC, Inc.) increasing contract to $2,614,250.05
- Change Order #2 for Boiler and Domestic Water Heater Replacement (Preferred Mechanical, Inc.) increasing contract to $4,498,927.00
- Change Order #9 for Gymnasium and Locker Room Renovations at Ewing High School and Fisher Middle School (Vanas Construction) increasing contract to $6,968,804.88
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on May 24, 2021, at Fisher Middle School. The board will consider routine financial approvals, including a $4.8 million bill list, budget transfers, and financial reports, as well as a lease renewal for the district's administrative offices. Several construction change orders for school projects are also on the agenda, along with transportation contracts and jointures.
- Approval of bill list totaling $4,828,474.62
- Lease renewal for 2099 Pennington Road at $74,324.28/year for 5 years
- Change Order #1 for Ewing High School roof replacement, decreasing contract to $1,149,000
- Change Order #8 for gymnasium/locker room renovations, increasing contract to $6,939,738
- Transportation jointure with Neptune Township Schools for one student at $8,666.70
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education is conducting a public hearing regarding the adoption of the final 2021-2022 annual budget. The meeting also includes discussions on personnel matters, legal updates, and various administrative approvals for the upcoming school year.
- Public hearing on the 2021-2022 Annual Budget
- Approval of petty cash funds ranging from $200 to $600 across various departments
- Designation of Investors Bank and NJ Cash Management as legal depositories
- Authorization for Superintendent hiring and review of personnel matters
- Legal updates regarding litigation and contract negotiations
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education will hold a regular meeting, including an executive session for personnel, legal, and HIB matters. In public session, the board will consider approving a preliminary 2021-22 budget, a $1.445 million construction bid, and various financial reports and agreements.
- Bid award to Shorelands Construction for $1,445,000 for toilet and office renovations at Ewing HS and Fisher MS
- Approval of change orders increasing Vanas Construction contract to $6,880,127
- Approval of data and electrical system upgrades at five schools
- Approval of preliminary 2021-22 school year budget
- Approval of bill list totaling $2,984,200
Special Board Meeting - Annual Board Budget Retreat
The Ewing Township Board of Education is holding a special meeting, the Annual Board Budget Retreat, to discuss the preliminary budget overview and tentative budget preparations. The meeting includes public comment and may take action on the budget. No specific budget figures or decisions are listed in the agenda.
- Preliminary Budget Overview and Tentative Budget Preparations (discussion)
- Open Public Comments (any items, 3-minute limit per speaker)
- Meeting held in person at Fisher Middle School Cafeteria with COVID-19 protocols
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on February 22, 2021, at Fisher Middle School. The board will consider approving two roofing contracts totaling over $3 million, an emergency tent contract for outdoor classrooms, and routine financial approvals. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel, legal, and HIB matters, followed by a public session.
- Award $1,155,000 roofing contract to VMG Group, Inc. for Ewing High School
- Award $1,883,880 roofing contract to Safeway Contracting for Antheil Elementary School
- Authorize $87,293 emergency payment to Adams Party Rental, Inc. for outdoor classroom tents
- Approve $3,312,307.67 bill list for February 22, 2021
- Approve January 2021 financial reports and budget transfers
Special Board Meeting - Superintendent Recommendations Finance & Operations
The Ewing Township Board of Education is holding a special virtual meeting to consider a superintendent's recommendation to reject the sole bid for the Controls and HVAC project at Ewing High School and Fisher Middle School/Ryan, because it far exceeds cost estimates, and to authorize an immediate rebid. The meeting includes public comment and procedural items.
- Reject bid for Bid No. 5015D4/F4 - Controls & HVAC at Ewing HS & Fisher MS/Ryan
- Authorize immediate rebid of the project
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes
- Meeting held virtually via Zoom and YouTube
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education will hold a remote regular meeting, entering executive session for personnel, legal, and HIB matters before reconvening publicly. The board will vote on several finance and operations items, including a $2,606,000 contract award for the Ewing High School auditorium renovations, a $1,025,000 capital reserve withdrawal for electrical and wireless upgrades, and approval of the January 25 bill list totaling $1,895,440.57. Curriculum items include approving an early graduation request and renaming two business courses.
- Award contract for Ewing High School Auditorium Renovations to GPC, Inc. for $2,606,000
- Withdraw $1,025,000 from Capital Reserve for district-wide electrical and wireless access points project
- Approve bill list of $1,895,440.57 for January 25, 2021
- Approve architecture proposal with FVHD for Long Range Facilities Plan update, not to exceed $6,900
- Approve name change of IBPF I and IBPF II to Entrepreneurship I and II at Ewing High School
January 4, 2020 - Organization Meeting
The Ewing Board of Education will hold its 2021 organization meeting virtually due to the state of emergency. The board will certify election results, swear in new members, elect a president and vice-president, and approve routine organizational items such as meeting dates, parliamentary procedures, and official newspapers.
- Certify election results: Jennifer Miller (8,045 votes), Tyrone A. Miller Jr. (6,836), Channing C. Conway (7,321) elected to 3-year terms
- Administer oaths of office to Dr. Channing Conway, Jennifer Miller, and Tyrone Miller
- Elect Board President and Vice-President for 2020 calendar year
- Adopt 2021 meeting schedule at Fisher Middle School, 1325 Lower Ferry Road, Ewing, NJ
- Designate Trenton Times and Star Ledger as official newspapers