Hamilton Township School District (Atlantic County) public meetings in 2024
14 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings (2021-2026)
The Hamilton Township Board of Education will vote on a series of personnel actions including new hires, resignations, retirements, and leaves of absence. The board will also consider approving revised job descriptions, a new policy on lunch service, and the Board Secretary's financial report for October 2024. The meeting includes public comment periods and presentations from students.
- New hires: Ian Brown as Assistant Principal at Davies ($91,000), Emily Hall as LTS teacher ($57,393), and Marissa Nagle as Paraprofessional ($20,960)
- Resignations of Alexa Howard (nurse), Christopher Parks (para), and Elizabeth Roberts (sub); retirement of librarian Dawn Duelly
- Revised job descriptions for Supervisor of Pupil Services and Guidance, Supervisor of Pupil Services, and Supervisor of Assessment, Data and Accountability
- Second reading of new Policy #8508 Lunch Offer Versus Serve (OVS)
- Approval of Board Secretary's Report certifying no major account over-expended as of October 31, 2024
Imported Meetings (2021-2026)
The Hamilton Township Board of Education will vote on personnel actions including new hires, resignations, leaves, and stipends for the 2024-2025 school year. The board will also consider policy updates on firearms, weapons, and meal service, and hear a presentation on NJSLA performance results. The meeting includes executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- New hires include Brielle Cancaglini as Pre-School Teacher at Shaner at $46,706.03 and multiple paraprofessionals at $20,960 pro rated
- Resignations approved for Daniel Bryz-Gornia (counselor) and Victoranne Daisey (para)
- Stipends approved for activities including Girls Soccer ($2,939) and Athletic Coordinator ($8,817) at Davies
- Policy updates on Firearms and Weapons (#8467) and new Lunch Offer Versus Serve policy (#8508) for first reading
- Performance report for 2023-2024 NJSLA presented by Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Imported Meetings (2021-2026)
The Hamilton Township Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on October 9, 2024, starting with an executive session for legal and personnel matters. The board will vote on multiple personnel actions, including new hires, rescinded offers, terminations, resignations, leaves, and stipends. Financial items include approval of the Board Secretary's report for August 2024 and budget transfers.
- New hires: Teea Allmond, Nina Carney, Sharon Pettit, Barbara Pizzale, Wanda Roberts as paraprofessionals at $20,960 prorated
- Rescind offers of employment for 7 positions including sub bus driver, sub custodian, and paras
- Stipends approved: $4,920 for band/chorus/percussion at Davies, $1,000 for school store at Hess
- Approval of Board Secretary's Report and budget transfers for 2024-2025 operating budget
- Homebound instruction approved for 4 students due to medical, IEP, and discipline reasons
Imported Meetings (2021-2026)
The Hamilton Township Board of Education will vote on a series of personnel actions including new hires, resignations, retirements, salary adjustments, and stipends for the 2024-2025 school year. The board will also consider approval of the July Board Secretary's Report and budget transfers. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss legal matters, personnel, and transportation.
- Approval of 13 new hires including teachers, paraprofessionals, a bus driver, and a Supervisor of Instruction at salaries up to $116,000
- Approval of 2024-2025 stipends for interventionists, choir, safety patrol, and other programs at $40/hour
- Approval of resignations, retirements, terminations, and leaves of absence for various staff
- Approval of the July Board Secretary's Report and budget transfers within the operating budget
- Adoption of Policy #2561 on Therapy Animals
Imported Meetings (2021-2026)
The Hamilton Township Board of Education will vote on personnel actions including new hires, resignations, leaves of absence, and salary adjustments for the 2024-2025 school year. The board will also discuss legal matters, transportation, and HIB in closed session before reconvening publicly.
- Approval of 10 resignations including teachers, paraprofessionals, and a bus driver
- New hires for 30+ positions including teachers, paraprofessionals, and food service staff
- Leaves of absence for 8 staff members including maternity and medical leave
- Salary adjustments for two teachers: Leslie Kayes ($73,708 to $78,536) and Jessica Connolly ($87,785 to $93,535)
- Approval of district job descriptions for administration, child study team, and other roles
Imported Meetings (2021-2026)
The Hamilton Township Board of Education is holding its regular meeting, which includes an executive session for legal, personnel, and other confidential matters. The board will consider approving numerous personnel actions, including resignations, new positions, retirements, lateral moves, leaves of absence, and new hires. The meeting also includes presentations on student recognition, the music department, the district's strategic plan, and student safety data.
- Approve 16 resignations, including teachers, paraprofessionals, and a nurse, effective June 30, 2024
- Approve new hires, including teachers, paraprofessionals, bus driver, and an Assistant Director of Community Education (salary $84,000)
- Approve retirement of Vice Principal David Neff (Hess) effective 12/31/24
- Approve lateral moves for 4 teachers with salary adjustments (e.g., Jennifer Clisham to $65,097)
- Approve new Instructional Coach position
Imported Meetings (2021-2026)
The Hamilton Township Board of Education is holding a special meeting with one substantive action item: a motion to approve submitting a Preschool Expansion ROD Grant application to build six new preschool classrooms at Joseph Shaner School. The project would seek at least 40% state funding, with the district covering up to 60% from its Capital Reserve account. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including public comment periods and adjournment.
- Approve submission of Preschool Expansion Facilities Grant Application for six new preschool classrooms at Joseph Shaner School
- Project seeks state funding of at least 40% through a Regular Operating District (ROD) Grant
- District would fund up to 60% local share through Capital Reserve account
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 30 minutes total per session
Imported Meetings (2021-2026)
The Hamilton Township School District board is holding a regular meeting and public hearing on the 2024-2025 budget. The agenda includes an executive session for legal and personnel matters, followed by public comment periods. The board will also vote on personnel actions such as resignations, new hires, leaves of absence, and summer staff appointments.
- Public hearing on 2024-2025 budget
- Approval of minutes from March 2 and April 10 meetings
- Resignations of six staff members, including teachers at Davies and Hess schools
- New hires and lateral moves for 2024-2025 school year
- Approval of Camp Blue Star staff and summer custodial hours
Imported Meetings (2021-2026)
The Hamilton Township School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on April 10, 2024, starting with an executive session for legal, personnel, and other matters. The public session will include approval of minutes, presentations, and a series of personnel actions including resignations, retirements, leaves, new hires, and substitutes. The board will also discuss informational items like enrollment and discipline reports.
- Approve resignations: Elizabeth Roberts (Hess, Paraprofessional) and Anita Womack (Shaner, Paraprofessional)
- Approve retirements: Deborah Hackley (Hess, Paraprofessional) and Christine Lucca (Davies, Teacher)
- Approve new hires: James Reed (Long Term Sub, Shaner, $56,308 prorated) and Blaine Geubtner (Long Term Sub, Davies, $56,308 prorated)
- Approve homebound instruction for 19 students, mostly for discipline reasons
- Approve 2024 ESY programs and staff
Imported Meetings (2021-2026)
The Hamilton Township Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on March 6, 2024, starting with an executive session for legal, personnel, transportation, and HIB matters. The public session includes approval of minutes, presentations, and a series of personnel actions including resignations, leaves, new hires, and the inactivation of numerous job descriptions. The board will also receive informational reports on enrollment, discipline, and HIB.
- Resignation: Tammy Piwowski, Paraprofessional at Shaner, eff. 2/29/24
- New hires: Rachael Donnelly (LTS CST extension, $59,996 prorated), Iyanah Gayle (Paraprofessional, $20,460), Jamie Byrd (Long Term Sub, $56,308 prorated), Donna Highley (Paraprofessional, $20,460)
- Leaves of absence for numerous staff, including FMLA and unpaid days
- Inactivation of over 80 job descriptions across technology, curriculum, building, and central departments
- Approval of food service summer hours for 25 staff members
Imported Meetings (2021-2026)
The Hamilton Township School District Board of Education is meeting for a budget workshop on the 2024-2025 budget, conducted by Business Administrator Christopher Veneziani, and an ethics workshop led by Solicitor Amy Houck-Elco. The agenda includes public comment periods for agenda items and general school-related issues, followed by adjournment.
- 2024-2025 Budget Workshop conducted by Business Administrator Christopher Veneziani
- Ethics Workshop conducted by Solicitor Amy Houck-Elco
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker, with two sessions
- Meeting advertised in Press of Atlantic City and posted at multiple locations
Imported Meetings (2021-2026)
The Hamilton Township Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on January 31, 2024, starting with an executive session for legal, personnel, transportation, and HIB matters. The public session includes presentations, reports, and multiple action items, primarily focusing on personnel changes such as resignations, retirements, leaves, new hires, and adjustments to substitute pay rates. The board will also consider approving minutes, job descriptions, and other routine items.
- Approve resignations, retirements, and leaves of absence for multiple staff members
- Approve new hires including paraprofessionals, teachers, and a school social worker with salaries listed
- Increase substitute paraprofessional daily rate from $85 to $90 and substitute custodians/food service to $15.50/hour
- Approve job descriptions for Courier and Assistant to the BA
- Receive HIB and student safety data presentation from Superintendent Dr. Jeffery Zito
Imported Meetings (2021-2026)
The Board of Education will conduct a reorganization meeting to establish leadership and administrative procedures. Key actions include accepting election results, administering oaths of office, and electing board officers.
- Acceptance of official November 7, 2023, School Board Election results
- Oath of office for Ryann Jackson, Jennifer Lihach, and Christine Miller
- Nominations for Board President and Vice President
- Approval of the 2024 Board of Education meeting calendar
- Approval of the New Jersey School Board Member Code of Ethics
Imported Meetings (2021-2026)
The Hamilton Township School District Board of Education is holding its regular meeting on January 3, 2024. The board will consider routine personnel actions including resignations, leaves, new hires, and homebound instruction, as well as financial items like budget transfers and the Board Secretary's report. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy changes or public hearings.
- Budget transfers totaling $598,378.53
- New hires include Cristal Guzman ($37,824), Denise Bennett ($37,824), Jessica Martinez ($20,460), and Linda Waldron ($450 per diem)
- Resignations: Mia Gonzalez, Lily Sutton, Danielle Pulli
- Homebound instruction for 8 students (grades 3-8) for medical, behavioral, or disciplinary reasons
- Approval of minutes from December 13, 2023