Hopewell Valley Regional School District public meetings in 2025
14 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education held a regular meeting where it approved the sale of $84,235,000 in school bonds and accepted the 2024-2025 annual audit documents along with a Corrective Action Plan. The board also approved routine financial items including budget transfers, adjustments, and several contracts for special education transportation and facility services.
- $84,235,000 school bonds for form and sale
- 2024-2025 annual audit accepted with Corrective Action Plan
- $2,620,907.80 in bills approved for December 15, 2025
- $13,047.03 change order for Chiller & Boiler Replacement at Central High School
- Special education transportation contracts awarded to The Ark Transit ($23,575) and Smart Vehicle ($49,105)
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education is reviewing the 2026-27 budget and referendum project timelines. The Board is also accepting the 2024-2025 Periods 1 & 2 Report of Violence, Vandalism and Substance Abuse.
- Approval of General Fund and Capital Projects bills totaling $4,448,471.62
- Contract award to New Road Construction Management for insurance/risk management and procurement assistance
- Approval of $3,690.00 for aluminum gate and panel repairs at The Laurel School via the Nonpublic School Security Aid Program
- Acceptance of the 2024-2025 Periods 1 & 2 Student Safety Data Systems Report
- Joint transportation agreement with Lawrence District Board of Education for the debate team
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education is meeting to adopt a refunding bond ordinance for 2016 school bonds and approve the 2025-2026 NJQSAC District Performance Review. The session includes presentations on student achievement, special education budget reviews, and the district's anti-bullying self-assessment.
- Refunding School Bonds issuance not to exceed $21,900,000
- Approval of General Fund and Capital Projects bills totaling $5,134,701.39
- Transportation bid award to Rick Bus for $446 per diem for 155 days
- Certificate of Substantial Completion for chiller and boiler replacement at Hopewell Elementary
- Approval of the 2026-2027 Budget Calendar
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education is approving a consent agenda that includes $3,225,966.02 in bills, special education transportation contracts, budget transfers, and a professional services contract. The meeting also includes a budget presentation on curriculum and instruction, a climate action committee update, and reports from the student representative, board president, and superintendent.
- Approval of $3,225,966.02 in general fund and capital projects bills
- Award of special education transportation routes: Holy Trinity ($47,520), The Ark ($153,180 total for three routes), 3MS Transportation ($20,864 for Hawkswood School)
- Approval of transportation jointures with East Windsor, Lawrence, and Morris County districts totaling $66,843.14
- Approval of $12,214.41 for a door intercom paging system at Cambridge School under Nonpublic School Security Aid
- Approval of NV5 for special inspections of CHS boiler not to exceed $5,000
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education will vote on a resolution to place two bond proposal questions on the November 4, 2025 ballot. The board will also consider approving bills totaling over $2.7 million, setting 2025-2026 school lunch prices, and hiring multiple teachers and staff. A presentation on NJGPA achievement results is also scheduled.
- Resolution to submit two bond proposal questions to voters on November 4, 2025
- Approval of bills list for June 30, 2025 ($1,722,566.25) and August 11, 2025 ($1,048,068.92)
- Setting 2025-2026 school lunch prices: elementary $4.10, middle $4.30, high $4.30
- Appointment of five tenure-track teachers and six long-term substitutes
- Approval of special education transportation jointure agreements totaling $92,329.76
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education met to approve various financial and facility items. Key actions included authorizing a capital reserve withdrawal for school repairs and approving multiple bills lists.
- Approved $74,720 contract with Robert Griggs Plumbing & Heating, LLC for well tank replacement at Bear Tavern Elementary School
- Approved June 30, 2025 bills list totaling $3,136,853.81
- Approved July 21, 2025 bills list totaling $684,013.94
- Approved a $60,767.73 change order for DeSesa Engineering Company, Inc. regarding chiller and boiler replacement at Central High School
- Established the district bid threshold at $53,000
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education is holding a special meeting that includes public comment and a vote to enter executive session. The closed session will cover pending litigation, contract negotiations, harassment/bullying matters, a student matter, a residency issue, and a review of the HVEA Memorandum of Understanding.
- Executive session authorized to discuss pending litigation, contract negotiations, and attorney-client privileged matters
- Closed session will address a student matter, a residency issue, and a harassment/intimidation/bullying case
- Board will review the HVEA (Hopewell Valley Education Association) Memorandum of Understanding
- Public comment period open for up to 3 minutes per speaker on any topic
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education will hold a regular and business organization meeting. The agenda includes a referendum discussion, a student presentation on youth mental health, and recognition of the boys varsity tennis team. The board will also vote on annual resolutions including budget implementation, professional services contracts, and bid thresholds.
- Referendum discussion scheduled as a presentation item
- Student presentation on youth mental health by the Youth Advisory Board
- Recognition of the Boys Varsity Tennis Team
- Annual resolution to implement the 2025-2026 budget
- Annual resolution to authorize professional services contracts for 2025-2026
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education met to approve various district expenditures, including a $3.8 million bills list and waste disposal contracts. The Board also passed a resolution reaffirming its commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
- Approved bills list totaling $3,876,312.03
- Awarded waste disposal and recycling bid to Interstate Waste Services for $66,011.40
- Reaffirmed commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (DEIA)
- Approved NJSIAA membership for Central High School at a cost of $2,500
- Recognized 19 retiring staff members from the Class of 2025
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education will hold a public hearing and then vote to adopt the final $105,787,134 budget for the 2025-2026 school year. The budget includes a total local tax levy of $92,588,205, with automatic adjustments of $218,034 for enrollment increases and $1,781,943 for health cost increases. The board will also vote on a $4,150,680.41 bills list and other routine financial items.
- Public hearing and adoption of the 2025-2026 final budget ($105.8M total, $92.6M tax levy)
- Approval of bills list totaling $4,150,680.41
- Approval of a $14,323 NJSIG Safety Grant application
- Nonpublic school technology purchases for The Cambridge School ($966) and The Pennington School ($6,231.83)
- Nonpublic school security aid purchases for The Pennington School ($2,433.96)
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education voted 8-1 to adopt a $105,787,134 tentative budget for the 2025-2026 school year, which includes a $100,729,977 general fund and a $89,504,447 local tax levy. The budget incorporates automatic tax levy adjustments of $218,034 for enrollment increases and $1,781,943 for health cost increases. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for April 28, 2025 at Hopewell Elementary School. The board also approved a $3,052,340.10 bills list and a $1,536,670.97 food service contract renewal with Pomptonian Food Service.
- Adoption of 2025-2026 tentative budget totaling $105,787,134
- Public hearing on budget set for April 28, 2025 at Hopewell Elementary School
- Approval of $3,052,340.10 in general fund and capital project bills
- Renewal of food service contract with Pomptonian Food Service for $1,536,670.97
- Acceptance of 2024-2025 Period 1 Report of Violence, Vandalism and Substance Abuse
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education will vote on a $2,173,697.68 bills list, approve financial reports, and award school bus contracts. The board will also discuss the upcoming budget and a referendum. Public comment is open for any topic.
- Approval of $2,173,697.68 in general fund and capital project bills
- Discussion of the district budget and a referendum
- Award of public school transportation routes to Holy Trinity Transportation ($254/day) and Smart School Vehicle ($359/day)
- Approval of nonpublic school security aid agreements for The Laurel School ($4,305) and The Pennington School ($111,110)
- Acceptance of retirements of four teachers, including Donna Weidman (since 1989) and Amy Parker (since 1993)
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education is reviewing the 2023-2024 annual audit and discussing budget development and a referendum. The board is also approving various financial reports, technology purchases for nonpublic schools, and transportation contracts.
- Approval of General Fund and Capital Projects bills totaling $2,994,486.90
- Capital reserve withdrawal of $62,500 for sewer line replacement at Timberlane Middle School
- Awarding of three public school transportation routes to Rick Bus Company
- Technology purchases for The Pennington School ($9,326.42) and The Laurel School of Princeton ($908.55)
- Acceptance of the 2023-2024 annual audit and Corrective Action Plan
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education is holding its annual organization meeting to elect officers, swear in newly elected members, and approve routine administrative items. The board will also receive reports from the superintendent and board president, and conduct annual ethics training.
- Election of Board President and Vice President for 2025
- Oath of office administered to five newly elected members: John Slotman, Dr. Alexander Reznik, Dhruv Kapadia, Dr. Amanda Stylianou, and Dr. Jacquie Genovesi
- Approval of 2025 meeting schedule and board policies
- Re-establishment of standing and advisory committees and liaison assignments
- Designation of newspapers for legal, bid, and meeting notices