Ewing Public Schools public meetings in 2022
21 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education will hold its regular meeting, starting with a public session, then an executive session for personnel, legal, and HIB matters, before reconvening for public business. The board will vote on routine financial approvals, including a $3.46 million bill list, budget transfers, and a $15,875 contract with R&M Transportation for a McKinney-Vento student. They will also acknowledge updates to the district's COVID-19 restart plan and standard operating procedures.
- Approval of bill list totaling $3,457,475.00 for December 19, 2022
- Approval of $15,875.00 multi-route contract with R&M Transportation for one McKinney-Vento student
- Approval of November 2022 financial reports, cash summary, and budget transfers
- Acknowledgment of updated COVID-19 Restart and Recovery Plan addendum
- Approval of fall bus evacuation drills
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on November 28, 2022, at Lore Elementary School. The board will enter executive session to discuss confidential matters including a HIB hearing, personnel, legal cases, and a HIB report, then reconvene for public session. Action items include approving the October 2022 financial reports, a $5,014,819.84 bill list, several student transportation contracts, and a change order increasing the HVAC contract to $15,450,333.32.
- Approval of bill list totaling $5,014,819.84 for November 28, 2022
- Change Order #3 with GBI, Inc. increases HVAC contract from $14,815,600 to $15,450,333.32
- Transportation jointure with Millville BOE for one student to Pineland Learning Center, $8,098.20
- Contract with Rick Bus Company for Fisher Middle School and Parkway Elementary routes, $109,908.00
- ESY multi-route contracts with First Student ($20,250) and R&M Transportation ($19,865)
Special Board Meeting - Superintendent Contract Approval & Appointment
The Ewing Township Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider and vote on the appointment of Dr. David N. Gentile as Superintendent of Schools, along with his employment contract. The contract would run from November 7, 2022, through June 30, 2026, with an initial annual salary of $215,000. The meeting includes public comment and procedural items.
- Appointment of Dr. David N. Gentile as Superintendent, effective November 7, 2022
- Employment contract with initial annual salary of $215,000
- Contract term through June 30, 2026
- Approval by Executive County Superintendent required
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education will hold a regular meeting, entering executive session for personnel, legal, and negotiation matters before reconvening publicly. The board will vote on routine financial approvals, including a $4.45 million bill list, and two transportation contracts for McKinney-Vento students. Public comment is limited to agenda items.
- Approval of bill list totaling $4,446,559.73
- Two R&M Transportation contracts at $19,564 each for McKinney-Vento student transport
- Approval of financial reports and budget transfers for July-September 2022
- Retirement and disposal of nine antiquated equipment items
- Approval of minutes from six prior meetings
Special Board Meeting - Superintendent Interviews
The Ewing Township Board of Education is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for the open Superintendent position. The board will meet in public session, then go into executive (closed) session for the interviews, and reconvene in public session afterward, but no action will be taken. Public comments will be accepted during the reconvened session.
- Executive session for superintendent candidate interviews
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
- Meeting held at Gusz Building, 200 Ewingville Road, Ewing, NJ
Special Board Meeting - Superintendent Interviews
The Ewing Township Board of Education is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for the open Superintendent position. The board will meet in public session, then move into executive (closed) session for the interviews, and reconvene in public session afterward, though no action will be taken. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with standard items like roll call and public comments.
- Interviews for open Superintendent position in executive session
- Executive session authorized under N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 for personnel matters
- Meeting at Gusz Building, 200 Ewingville Road, Ewing, NJ
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
Special Board Meeting - Superintendent Interviews
The Ewing Township Board of Education is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for the open Superintendent position. The board will meet in public session, then go into executive (closed) session for the interviews, with no action expected afterward. Public comments will be taken when the board reconvenes.
- Executive session for superintendent candidate interviews
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
- Meeting at Gusz Building, 200 Ewingville Road, Ewing, NJ
Special Board Meeting - Superintendent Interviews
The Ewing Township Board of Education is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for the open Superintendent position. The board will meet in public session, then go into executive (closed) session for the interviews, and reconvene in open session afterward, though no action will be taken. Public comments will be accepted at the end of the meeting.
- Interviews for the open Superintendent position in executive session
- Resolution to enter executive session citing N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 for personnel matters
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
- Meeting held at Gusz Building, 200 Ewingville Road, Ewing, NJ
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on September 19, 2022, starting with a public session, moving to executive session for personnel, legal, and negotiation matters, then reconvening for public business. The board will vote on financial items including a $4.39 million bill list, several student transportation contracts, and a bid award for a new emergency generator at Ewing High School. They will also consider curriculum items such as conference and field trip requests and an emergency virtual learning plan.
- Bid award for new emergency generator at Ewing High School to DEE-EN Electrical Contracting, Inc. for $437,700
- Approval of bill list totaling $4,392,605.21 for September 19, 2022
- Transportation contracts: St. Mary's ($19,551), Hopewell Valley ($12,264), Rick Bus routes ($19,740 and $19,680), Good Dove ($1,320)
- Resolution for DOE submission for Gusz Administrative Building addition, renovations, and loading dock rehabilitation
- Approval of budget transfers for August 2022
Special Board Meeting - Superintendent Interviews
The Ewing Township Board of Education is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for the open Superintendent position. The board will meet in public session, then move into executive (closed) session for the interviews, with no action expected afterward. Public comments will be taken when the board reconvenes.
- Executive session for superintendent candidate interviews
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
- Meeting at Gusz Building, 200 Ewingville Road, Ewing, NJ
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education will hold its regular meeting, entering executive session for personnel, legal, and negotiation matters before reconvening publicly. The board will consider routine approvals including financial reports, budget transfers, a $3.9 million bill list, and several contracts and change orders.
- Approval of bill list totaling $3,896,253.14
- Change Order #6 for Ewing High School roof replacement, increasing contract to $1,197,545.72
- Change Order #3 for boiler and water heater replacement, increasing contract to $4,444,284.20
- Contract with Keys2Health Wellness Center for chemical screening
- Transportation contracts with St. Mary Transportation ($18,480) and The Ark Transit
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education will hold its regular meeting, starting with an executive session for legal, personnel, and contract negotiations, then reconvene publicly to approve minutes, financial reports, and various contracts. Key actions include approving a bill list totaling $8,856,774.24, change orders for HVAC and roof projects, and contracts for bond counsel, audit services, and security guards.
- Bill list approval totaling $8,856,774.24
- Change Order #2 with GBI, Inc. increases HVAC contract to $15,441,258.49
- Change Order #5 with VMG Group, Inc. increases roof contract to $1,179,937.84
- Award lease purchase financing to TD Equipment Financing at 3.100% interest
- Contract for security guard services with McCray Global Protection at $39.49/hour
Special Board Meeting - Summer Board Retreat
The Ewing Township Board of Education is holding a special summer retreat meeting at Ewing High School. The board will go into closed session to continue the annual evaluation of the Superintendent, and may also discuss litigation or contract negotiations. Public comments will be taken on any items, and the board may reconvene in closed session if needed.
- Closed session to continue annual evaluation of the Superintendent
- Possible closed session for litigation or contract negotiations
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
- Meeting at Ewing High School Cafeteria, 900 Parkway Avenue, Ewing, NJ
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with an executive session for personnel, legal, and negotiation matters. Public session actions include approving May 2022 financial reports, a $5.78 million bill list, transferring up to $8 million to reserves, adopting the 2022-23 tax levy payment schedule, and awarding contracts for architect and financial advisory services.
- Approval of bill list totaling $5,776,008.00
- Transfer of up to $8,000,000 to capital, emergency, and maintenance reserves
- Approval of 2022-23 tax levy payment schedule ($61,119,423 general fund; $2,856,838 debt service)
- RFP award BUS23-01 to Fraytak, Veisz, Hopkins, Duthie, P.C. for architect services
- RFP award BUS23-02 to Acacia Financial Group, Inc. for financial advisory services
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on May 23, 2022, starting with an executive session for personnel, legal, HIB, and collective bargaining matters, then reconvene publicly. The board will consider routine approvals including financial reports, budget transfers, a $3.57 million bill list, surplus equipment disposal, and several transportation contracts. It will also recognize student achievements and hear public comments on agenda items.
- Approval of bill list totaling $3,565,852.62 for May 23, 2022
- Approval of $130,000 for water bubbler replacement and $115,000 for tree removal from capital reserve
- Approval of transportation contract with Saint Abraham, LLC for $7,960.00 to transport one student
- Approval of 2021-2022 transportation agreement with Winslow Township School District
- Approval of NJSIAA membership renewal for 2022-2023 school year
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the final 2022-2023 school budget and consider routine annual resolutions. The board will also enter a closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, a harassment report, and contract negotiations. The meeting is at Antheil Elementary School, 339 Ewingville Road, Ewing, NJ.
- Public hearing on the final 2022-2023 school budget
- Approval of petty cash funds for 2022-2023, ranging from $200 to $600 per office
- Designation of legal depositories: Investors Bank and NJ Cash Management
- Appointment of Dennis J. Nettleton as delegate to BCIP JIF and SHIF Fund Commissioner
- Approval of student accident policy renewal
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education will hold its regular meeting, including an executive session for personnel, legal, and negotiation matters. In public session, the board will consider a preliminary 2022-23 budget, approve a $3.49 million bill list, and act on change orders for school construction projects. The meeting is largely routine, with several financial approvals and contract items.
- Approval of bill list totaling $3,485,949.03 for March 21, 2022
- Change orders for Antheil Elementary roof replacement (increase to $1,998,820.11) and Ewing High auditorium renovations (increase to $2,727,761.21)
- 2022-2023 transportation agreement with Mercer County Special Services School District
- Multi-route contract with The Ark Transit, LLC for $9,231.00 to transport special education students
- Preliminary budget presentation and approval for 2022-23 school year
Special Board Meeting - Annual Board Budget Retreat
The Ewing Township Board of Education convened a special meeting for an annual budget retreat. The District Administrative Team provided an overview of preliminary budget preparations and tentative budget planning.
- Preliminary budget overview and tentative budget preparations
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education met to approve January 2022 financial reports and various district expenditures. The agenda included updates on auditorium renovations at Ewing High School and site improvements at Antheil Elementary School.
- Approved $5,390,603.93 in total bills for February 28, 2022
- Approved change orders to increase Ewing High School auditorium renovation contract to $2,729,585.21
- Authorized $130,000 withdrawal from Capital Reserve for faucet and drinking fountain replacements
- Authorized $117,815 withdrawal from Capital Reserve for Antheil Elementary School site improvement design fees
- Approved four separate transportation contracts with A-1 Limousine, Inc. for displaced students
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on January 24, 2022, at Antheil Elementary School. The board will go into executive session for personnel, legal, and contract negotiations, then reconvene for public business. Action items include approving the December 2021 financial reports, a $3.78 million bill list, and several construction change orders that increase contract amounts. The board will also hear reports from the superintendent and a student representative.
- Approval of bill list totaling $3,778,795.99 for January 24, 2022
- Change Order #1 for QPI Electrical Co. increases contract from $394,690 to $474,551.75
- Change Order #1 for GBI, Inc. (thermal piping) increases contract from $14,815,600 to $15,416,397.85
- Change Order #8 for GPC, Inc. (auditorium renovations) increases contract from $2,606,000 to $2,714,577.21
- Change Order #14 for Vanas Construction (gym/locker room renovations) increases contract from $6,664,800 to $7,038,088.88
January 10, 2022 - Organization Meeting
The Ewing Board of Education will hold its 2022 organization meeting, including election results, oaths of office for new members, and election of board president and vice-president. The board will also vote on routine organizational items such as meeting dates, parliamentary procedures, and official newspapers. Public comment is limited to agenda items and general topics.
- Election results: Anthony Messina (6,116 votes), Deborah Delutis (5,803), Lisa Hall McConnell (5,255) elected to 3-year terms; Crystal Fedeli (4,885) not elected
- Oaths of office for Messina, McConnell, Delutis (3-year terms) and Daniel Angebranndt, Nicole Harris (1-year vacancy terms)
- Nomination and election of board president and vice-president
- Approval of 2022 meeting dates and $25 annual fee for meeting notifications
- Designation of The Times and The Star Ledger as official newspapers