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Separately, the board recognized achievements by students participating in the district’s structured literacy program and the Learning Ally Great Reading Games. The district said two buildings placed in the top 10 in their bracket: Erickson ranked fourth and Wes Freehold ranked eighth. The board noted a student at Barclo Middle School, Riley Moore, read 25,206 pages during the competition period; the committee compared building totals, saying Ericsson read 41,400 pages and \"Lehi Free holds\" read 64,392 pages during the contest.

Why it matters: Confirmed bullying finds trigger district disciplinary processes and may lead to personnel or student supports. Reading program recognition highlights student engagement in structured literacy supports.

The board moved to affirm the bullying investigation finding as listed on the agenda and thanked staff for literacy work.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Freehold Township Board of Education Meeting 03/25/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board said three reports of harassment, humiliation and bullying were confirmed since the last meeting, and celebrated student and building placements in the Learning Ally Great Reading Games and a student who read more than 25,000 pages.","taxTitle","Freehold Township School District, School Districts, New Jersey","taxId",55336,"location","New Jersey","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6621986,"Board approves $6.0 million in bills, updates food‑service policy and accepts small donation",81,3766000,3847000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2793136-befe7b46cc6349505a5ca5c70a4fd53c&start=3766&end=3847","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2793136-befe7b46cc6349505a5ca5c70a4fd53c/thumbnail_3766000.jpg","/articles/6621986/New-Jersey/Board-approves-60-million-in-bills-updates-foodservice-policy-and-accepts-small-donation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6621986-11ad55c6e6a100ee86f3e8408b266d35/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190993&Signature=bbkhOsUbv00O2605gPvPN6uPmfWE~KiYgceMqhdB87aN2l7tRRzEeTbhQD1USW9fr9fZ1BahGIC4gTxIgoCbg5hnYDvLLZ9g18isQ-fNXp7RbuVDfZPUVEnb-p9yWVcD-jIT7lhDjtUBHitbymQNAXfsrCzNKtqvJUX4BapAx3lUiLW9tOLsOj~5D6rZVFaL1MiXUEWQL3f907c1-VzECSXQSLJnSgYCKqdmNB6N84vjtku47r4VLl0ntVeZose6-iTLOPvtJbv0lxb1q81SQgwy-HZLlu~IBc0UHw70NCyqBpzKaUEDeG9K4tBQK8RReXW1mWJhODe3iRiFrorI7g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the meeting the Freehold Township School District Board of Education approved bills and claims totaling $6,006,243.09 and accepted a $500 donation to Applegate School from Petroleum Marketing Group.

The Finance, Facilities and Transportation Committee reported that updates to Food Service Policy 8500 were made to comply with current state law. One referenced change requires parents to sign a firm refusal acknowledging they received an offer to apply for free and reduced lunch. The committee also said the state is tracking some students automatically, which reduces paperwork and that both middle schools will be required to serve breakfast starting in September of the next school year.

The district reported a 2.5% increase in the food‑service management fee under the existing contract; the committee said the price per lunch is not finalized but staff did not expect more than a small increase (committee discussion referenced a likely increase of 5 to 10 cents). Officials said the district’s cash reserves give it more flexibility than some districts that are breaking even.

Motion votes: a consent motion to approve committee reports, bills and claims and related items carried without recorded opposition or abstentions.

Why it matters: The payment approvals and contract terms affect near‑term district operating costs and meal access policies for students. The breakfast requirement for both middle schools could expand access to school meals when the change begins.

The committee said additional financial details and an official price schedule will follow when the state's pricing tool is released.","Trustees approved bills and claims totaling $6,006,243.09, updated food‑service policy language to comply with law, accepted a $500 donation and noted a 2.5% management fee increase in the district's food contract.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6621991,"Freehold Township board outlines five‑year bond work plan after costly Donovan remediation",877,2746000,3623000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2793136-befe7b46cc6349505a5ca5c70a4fd53c&start=2746&end=3623","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2793136-befe7b46cc6349505a5ca5c70a4fd53c/thumbnail_2746000.jpg","/articles/6621991/New-Jersey/Freehold-Township-board-outlines-fiveyear-bond-work-plan-after-costly-Donovan-remediation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6621991-22a0e99e68d76a28733ca5bca36a0178/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190993&Signature=N7uI9CofozF8ZpobiTjfFYO~DgWtSWFRFBI3LECS1kXDJjRAb-3iMeTqvm1Q9HjWtx3yQGZYrtw1D9T7U4lBIxXOkPkK-ajjl1jv8MOfJzGWQD3MyH4GFTGmpXOORsduFMFxSWWol9ax8v7HHxspSSOi-6-lXJGz-XAErbp0Ur7T58dkXvcIpkyeT9d2tmnonNrG7AZv2JL2PD3KrJY672jTJBea12BgDCwHEqJBWtIeNTi2PTdaAWTRSDGit-nkLiPuEYFNiJ4xZmynG3P-3yx5vZGcGCk9Ig40M-w~bb4I5~3OwanZoSe8AduKjS1pKmLVSSKylA25bGXevDc2Fg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a public meeting of the Freehold Township School District Board of Education, trustees said the bond referendum approved by voters will fund roof, HVAC and security work that the district expects to complete within the five‑year statutory window for bond‑funded projects, and they reported recent emergency remediation work at Donovan School that cost roughly $1.1 million.

The district’s Finance, Facilities and Transportation Committee said two smaller roofs (ECLC and Katina) are expected to be replaced by August, with remaining roof work scheduled for the following summer. The committee said HVAC work will be phased across two summers and security and pod‑conversion work will be spread over three summers. The board discussed hiring a construction manager and possibly creating an ad hoc committee to maintain continuity through design and construction.

Board members said a bond issuance resolution is expected on the May 14 agenda. The business office will publish bond information electronically and meet with bond‑rating agencies and the bank that will hold and invest the bond proceeds before the sale.

Board staff described an emergency remediation at Donovan School after indoor air quality issues. The district said it spent about $1,100,000 on abatement, contractor IAQ testing and replacement of damaged materials and equipment; insurance recognized about $971,000 of those costs and after a $250,000 deductible the district received approximately $721,000 in reimbursement. The district said some items removed included whiteboards, cabinets, bookshelves, tack boards, rugs and curriculum books; staff also removed a small area of old 9x9 asbestos tile. The district said it borrowed from several accounts to cover expenses and expects some money to return to the maintenance reserve after June 30.

Officials said the insurance carrier did not recognize a portion of the initial cleanup and some initial IAQ testing that required follow‑up remediation. The board said it will pursue additional staff training with the insurance company and with an IAQ expert and noted that a written report is required by code after declaring a facility emergency.

Board members discussed asking state officials about additional reimbursement but were told eligibility for state assistance could be affected by the district’s maintenance reserve balance; staff said prior outreach had been made. Several members said they would revisit the possibility of state funds despite that guidance.

Why it matters: The schedule and procurement decisions will determine how quickly students and staff are moved into upgraded facilities and who oversees construction quality. The Donovan remediation showed both the potential cost of facility failures and the limits of insurance and other relief sources.

The board emphasized monitoring the construction manager’s work, said it may interview finalists at a board meeting, and invited trustees to indicate interest in serving on a construction oversight ad hoc committee. The board recessed into executive session later in the meeting for personnel and legal matters.","Board described timeline for roofs, HVAC and security projects funded by a recently passed bond and reported about $1.1 million in emergency remediation costs at Donovan School, with about $721,000 reimbursed by insurance.","actionData","errors"]

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