Ewing Public Schools public meetings in 2023
12 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on December 18, 2023, at Ewing High School. The board will consider routine approvals including financial reports, budget transfers, and a bill list totaling $3,434,531.52, as well as a lease purchase award for the Gusz Addition and Renovation Project. It will also vote on contracts for transportation, a public relations firm, and a change order for site improvements at Antheil Elementary School.
- Approval of December 18, 2023 bill list totaling $3,434,531.52
- Award of 5-year tax-exempt lease purchase for Gusz Addition and Renovation Project to TD Equipment Finance at 4.51% interest
- Change Order #1 for S & G Paving, Inc. increasing Antheil Elementary School site improvements contract from $3,262,269.51 to $3,353,189.75
- Contract with Saint Abraham, LLC for McKinney-Vento student transport to Antheil Elementary School at $15,367.00
- Contract with RPM Transportation, LLC for McKinney-Vento student transport to Lore Elementary School at $17,446.00
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on November 27, 2023, at Lore Elementary School. The board will consider routine financial approvals, including a $3.2 million bill list and budget transfers, as well as several transportation contracts. The agenda also includes acknowledging unofficial school board election results and approving annual compliance documents. The meeting will begin in public session, move to executive session for personnel and legal matters, and reconvene publicly.
- Approval of bill list totaling $3,228,653.71, including payroll of $1,967,719.06 (Oct 13) and $1,961,142.02 (Oct 27)
- Approval of transportation jointure with Trenton Board of Education for $17,550.33 (Oct 30, 2023 - June 21, 2024)
- Approval of St. Mary Transportation multi-route contract for $14,935.00 to transport McKinney-Vento students to/from Lore Elementary School
- Acknowledgement of unofficial school board election results: Elyse Carmichael Henderson (3,848 votes), Sandra Herrington (2,529), Jennifer L. Miller (2,485) for 3-year terms
- Approval of 2023-24 Comprehensive Maintenance Plan and Annual Facilities Checklist for health and safety
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 confidential matters, and reconvening for public business. The board will vote on financial items including a $6.24 million bill list, budget transfers, and capital reserve withdrawals for the EHS Shade Pavilion project, plus several contracts for services and transportation.
- Approval of October 30, 2023 bill list totaling $6,241,012.33
- Withdrawal of $97,918.25 and $125,000 from Capital Reserve for EHS Shade Pavilion change orders
- Approval of $1,460,000 change order for Shorelands Construction toilet/office renovations at Ewing High and Fisher Middle Schools
- Contracts with LinkIt and Curriculum Associates (iReady) for 2023-24 educational services
- Transportation contracts with Good Dove, LLC ($21,165) and Saint Abraham, LLC ($20,740) for McKinney-Vento students
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on September 18, 2023, at Ewing High School. The board will go into executive session to discuss personnel and legal matters, then reconvene to vote on financial approvals, contracts, and a construction change order. Public comment is limited to agenda items.
- Approve bill list totaling $4,393,151.39 for September 18, 2023
- Approve change order #1 for DeSapio Construction, increasing Commemorative Plaza contract from $969,028.00 to $1,066,946.25
- Approve contracts with Saint Abraham, LLC and A-1 Limousine for McKinney-Vento student transportation, totaling $81,987.20
- Approve 2023-2024 agreement with Educere, LLC for virtual education programs
- Approve renewal of BCIP JIF property & casualty insurance membership for three years starting July 1, 2024
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on August 28, 2023, at Ewing High School. The board will consider routine approvals including minutes, financial reports, and contracts, as well as several significant financial actions: a $3.8 million bill list, a $750,000 withdrawal from the maintenance reserve, and approval of emergency contracts totaling $746,535.79 for humidity remediation at Antheil Elementary School. The board will also vote on a change order increasing an HVAC contract to $16.3 million and reject bids for the Gusz building project due to costs exceeding estimates.
- Approval of $3,797,264.71 bill list for August 28, 2023
- Withdrawal of $750,000 from maintenance reserve for required maintenance
- Emergency contracts totaling $746,535.79 for humidity remediation at Antheil Elementary School
- Change Order #007 increasing GBI HVAC contract to $16,317,564.96
- Rejection of bids for Gusz building additions/renovations; rebid authorized
Special Board Meeting - Summer Board Retreat
The Ewing Township Board of Education is holding a special summer retreat meeting. The agenda includes a superintendent's report, public comments, and a possible executive session for litigation or contract negotiations. The meeting is largely procedural, with no specific policy decisions listed.
- Possible executive session for pending litigation or contract negotiations
- Superintendent's retreat presentation
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on July 24, 2023, at Ewing High School. The board will go into executive session to discuss personnel and legal matters, then reconvene to vote on financial approvals, including contracts for cafeteria supplies, and other routine items. Public comment is limited to agenda items.
- Award contract to South Jersey Paper Company for paper products for school cafeterias, $71,370.59
- Award contract to RP Baking, LLC (d/b/a Pechter's) for bread and rolls for school cafeterias, $86,206.48
- Award contract to Hy-Point Dairy for milk and juice for school cafeterias, $59,740.40
- Approve bill list totaling $4,591,477.53, including payroll and other expenditures
- Approve amended school lunch prices for 2023-24, correcting middle school lunch to $3.25
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 26, 2023, at Ewing High School. The board will vote on routine financial items including the May 2023 financial report, a $4.8 million bill list, and a resolution to transfer up to $8 million in surplus to reserve accounts. It will also consider contracts for waste removal, a consultant, and a sports medicine provider, plus a tax levy payment schedule. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel, legal, and superintendent evaluation matters.
- Approval of bill list totaling $4,808,114.19
- Transfer of up to $8,000,000 from current year surplus to reserves (Capital, Emergency, Maintenance)
- Contract with Waste Management of New Jersey for $75,178.08
- 2023-24 tax levy payment schedule (General Fund $63,277,013; Debt Service $2,858,249)
- Donation of a Kimball Upright Piano valued at $1,000 to Fisher Middle School
Regular Board Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on March 20, 2023, starting with a public session, then an executive session for personnel, legal, and HIB matters, and reconvening publicly. The board will consider approving a $15.5 million change order for HVAC improvements, a preliminary 2023-24 budget, tuition rates, and various financial and operational items.
- Approval of Change Order #5 for GBI, Inc. HVAC improvements, increasing contract to $15,538,272.14
- Approval of tentative 2023-24 tuition rates (e.g., PreK & K $18,180, Grades 1-5 $20,700, Autism $31,860)
- Approval of tentative 2023-24 annual school budget
- Approval of bill list totaling $4,273,984.09 for March 20, 2023
- Approval of February 2023 financial reports and budget transfers
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 discuss a preliminary budget overview and tentative budget preparations, and may take action. The meeting includes an executive session and public comment period.
- Preliminary budget overview and tentative budget preparations discussion
- Resolution to enter executive session
- Public comments on any items of public interest
- Meeting held at John F. Gusz Conference Room, 220 Ewingville Road
Regular Board Meeting - Rescheduled from February 27, 2023
The Ewing Township Board of Education will hold its regular meeting, rescheduled from February 27, to vote on routine financial approvals, including a $3.9 million bill list, and several contracts. The board will also enter a closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and a harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB) report. Public comment is limited to agenda items.
- Approval of bill list totaling $3,912,013.00, including payroll and various funds
- Change Order #4 for Antheil Elementary School roof replacement, increasing contract from $1,883,880.00 to $2,034,839.62
- Approval of 2023-2028 transportation agreement with Monmouth-Ocean Educational Services Commission
- Approval of multi-route contracts with R & M Transportation ($15,792.00) and Saint Abraham Transportation ($20,273.00) for McKinney-Vento students
- Approval of transportation jointure with Trenton Board of Education ($7,105.20)
January 09, 2023 - Organization Meeting
The Ewing Township Board of Education holds its annual organization meeting to elect officers, swear in newly elected members, and approve routine administrative items for 2023. The board will also set meeting dates, adopt policies, and designate official newspapers. This is primarily a procedural meeting with no major policy decisions or public hearings on substantive issues.
- Election results announced: Nicole NW Harris (5,614 votes), Michael S. Miller (4,784), Daniel Angebranndt (4,648) elected to 3-year terms; Sandra Herrington (45 write-in) elected to 1-year term
- Oaths of office administered to four board members
- Nomination and election of Board President and Vice-President
- Approval of 2023 meeting dates and Open Public Meetings Act compliance
- Adoption of Roberts Rules of Order and Board Member Code of Ethics