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Finance and facilities: Board member Mister Walsh moved to approve items 1 through 11 on the finance agenda and later moved facilities items 1 through 4 as listed on the agenda; roll call votes were recorded with all present voting \"Aye\" for those motions.

Education: A motion to approve items 1 through 10 on the education agenda was moved and seconded; roll call recorded the motion as carried with all present voting \"Aye.\" The packet included textbook and instructional material adoptions for science courses, lists of field trip destinations, and approval of an emergency virtual/remote instruction plan for the coming year.

Personnel and hires: The personnel motion approving items 1 through 7 passed by roll call with all present saying \"Aye.\" The board welcomed three new hires approved that evening: Heather Huber (multiple prior leave replacements, joining as a tenure‑track high school mathematics teacher), Stephanie Miller (science teacher, joining from Summit Public School System) and Melissa Marano (new science department head, K–12, and middle‑school science teacher).

Memorials and policy: The Ad Hoc Committee on Student and Staff Memorials unanimously approved a request from the Salt Brook PTA to place a commemorative stone honoring retiring principal Mrs. Drechsinger at the Salt Brook playground; the committee referenced board policy 8870 in its decision. Four policies were presented for first reading (types of school‑sponsored trips; eligibility standards for athletics and co‑curricular activities; and revisions to attendance regulations defining excused absences) and received their first reading without a formal vote required that night.

Where the transcript did not identify a seconder by name, motions were recorded as seconded in the meeting minutes; every block motion reported in the transcript was carried on a roll call with the board members present recorded as ‘‘Aye.’’","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","New Providence Board of Education Meeting - 7/24/25","oneSentenceSummary","The board moved and approved multiple consent and committee items, accepted hires for three science and math positions, and the Memorial Rock ad hoc committee approved a commemorative stone request for a retiring principal.","taxTitle","New Providence School District, School Districts, New Jersey","taxId",72624,"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},6586559,"Board hears plan to tighten excused‑absence rules; doctor’s note to be required for illness absences",171,2695000,2866000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5477245-e49372c39b25664a8b682720707b4095&start=2695&end=2866","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5477245-e49372c39b25664a8b682720707b4095/thumbnail_2695000.jpg","/articles/6586559/New-Jersey/Board-hears-plan-to-tighten-excusedabsence-rules-doctors-note-to-be-required-for-illness-absences","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6586559-e2d8d4fdfa25cf53944aad78d785d303/orig.mp4?Expires=1770687101&Signature=fjRH28nbMsyY4DA8pXyT1TqBITKw1u5khQsUls0cV-ZX1yWlpdVxY9ysqFdewCtpA~cYZvV7WC1C4AKprBUKYqNRtcz5ZJhGDLLDZmuFCmggjudrr2wefUG2mLmp3y9XcqbFFb~OXF4UUKNUMej5ToMFcGEfhXJfE9-P-fdOYP6qgW5nR6RVSUA5aWncLRWrJAonvpm~ozRlIX3JEs1p2q8eGUtLOYvJpoT5njTuW6tE-mXhQptoxT95iXqxwN6v7Dd4150dR9kowqC6DI1fCt6CQXuHjUmlikE~p7jCQ5Yl2zbQxtgov4W1LVYSuTY0sAb10uM8tnCykHwfYteuQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mister Yu, staff member, explained a proposed change to the district’s attendance regulation during the new business portion of the meeting.

He said the regulation will recognize the six specific excused absences established in state code and, as a district policy decision, will treat student illness as excused only when supported by “a note from a physician or a doctor.” Yu said this is a change from the district’s prior practice, which accepted parent notes to excuse illness.

“The rationale behind this is, as always, we want to recognize that student seat time in school has the most significant impact on their continuous growth,” Yu said, adding that the change is intended to encourage parents to use medical visits and to provide documentation so the district can more consistently apply attendance rules.

Yu outlined a communication plan: an initial notice from his office explaining the change, revisions to parent and student handbooks, and follow‑up messaging from building principals to families about what the change does and does not mean.

The board discussed the regulatory change in the meeting but did not vote on the regulation that night; Yu said the district will roll out communications to families to explain the new standard.","District staff described a proposed change to the attendance regulation: moving to the six excused‑absence types in state code and requiring a physician’s note to excuse illness absences rather than a parent note, along with a communication plan to families.",{"_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},6586564,"District updates belonging and community initiative; staff professional development and curriculum checklist rolled out",567,1292000,1859000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5477245-e49372c39b25664a8b682720707b4095&start=1292&end=1859","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5477245-e49372c39b25664a8b682720707b4095/thumbnail_1292000.jpg","/articles/6586564/New-Jersey/District-updates-belonging-and-community-initiative-staff-professional-development-and-curriculum-checklist-rolled-out","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6586564-3e631af9fe3ea8277fa2b23f8de2e0f5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770687101&Signature=PMoQZCEKTSiHK9NTKTaNg4LQ2FZuICwVJX1D-Xl7Kg95xlqqRmL1zzqhOywXibEiZuBnyeYmw8mHkowpNhrLUlvSX-vpOTnX1hgqDPfdD3S88YlhwoNlhhyGi42DbOfhR~uYtU0YHnCqahEwmIHOPtsWIa79Z0Dv64uaTI1T8f6KN7IjHR2OiJtH-9uI0ncaEf1aiDxBpqR9~eNUPlgYZGV3dNGpRGS2ot2Ttrpi0g~eVe2~IbsJ86L6GEqXy~~maDjHO8QGSnlBbKqriZshJpQc-UPy-VR4bUY4s5326f3ZgrmsHV-SB0~lNTkfHnOrmJIbwpQ-c72Xr2s9FQkDsQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mister Keeney, staff member who presented the assessment report, also summarized the district’s belonging and community work and professional development from the past year.

He described the district’s roadmap of district objectives and school‑level SMART goals aimed at inclusive classrooms, equity in behavioral management and representation in instructional materials. The district convened multiple professional development sessions (four distinct PD days during the year) and reported strong feedback: staff described the time as “extremely beneficial” and useful for collaborative lesson development.

Keeney detailed specific steps taken: a curriculum checklist for cultural competence that curriculum writers must use during the five‑year curriculum cycle; expanded digital library purchases funded in part by an education foundation grant; middle school updates to the code of conduct and an updated student handbook; and planned parent surveys to gather classroom‑level information before the school year.

Keeney also presented selected student survey items showing gains in several areas (for example, K–6 students reported increases on “I learn about people who are different from me”). He noted 78 percent on the measure “I have an adult I feel comfortable talking to at school” for secondary grades and emphasized continued work to raise K–6 supports.

The board did not take formal action on the belonging and community report; Keeney said many items are in implementation and will continue to be tracked and reported back to the board.","Board heard progress on the district’s belonging and community initiative, including PD days, curriculum checklist for cultural competence, student survey results and planned next steps.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6586568,"New Providence reports high NJGPA proficiency, AP gains and plans ACT tutoring partnership",431,484000,915000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5477245-e49372c39b25664a8b682720707b4095&start=484&end=915","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5477245-e49372c39b25664a8b682720707b4095/thumbnail_484000.jpg","/articles/6586568/New-Jersey/New-Providence-reports-high-NJGPA-proficiency-AP-gains-and-plans-ACT-tutoring-partnership","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6586568-b17d25ce5154e559a980907971d78034/orig.mp4?Expires=1770687101&Signature=Ja2eW1JjrGUGdz4iFoThjJy2K6~GwCCGN1ktGRf~KvzBEESJ~Nh4ewgLniaz24KgBvgUapzavw80YJdwgHv3giRikLtDhmm0IhnxS7q0RTilkAA1DN8EsGtAQOyHNnGueFTxSuHucJeezQc6-nxU~F8DgbwkJMqffZ2nXHbsKonlmbhD09J5WvJ0MN6ZeRCjY2uFC2sMridb7215e7intzBDnObLBUl8cFHEtbwaSWlCzMmEVeG1tuZ-2e3RqcrfvV0cyx0CRZsiCPF28-itrmTOVa7pI8wumgMePMf15zA6P1GS2~Hri1GIFMjqQIQzWs6NfVlh7-F2leXLjPNofg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mister Keeney, staff member who presented the district assessment report, told the board the district’s statewide graduation proficiency results were strong.

“I'm delighted to report this year that our numbers are high with regards to ELA and math,” Keeney said, adding both components are above 90 percent. He explained state data privacy rules require reporting “above 90%” rather than exact figures in public materials when numbers exceed that threshold.

Keeney summarized additional measures of college‑ready performance: the district’s five‑year ACT average has ranged between 25.2 and 25.8; the district is pursuing a partnership with Pollock Tutoring to provide ACT strategies and supports. AP performance rose notably: 95 percent of students who took AP exams earned scores of 3 or higher, 94 percent of all AP exams taken were passed this year, and the average AP exam score increased to 4 — the highest average in five years. He also reported an increase in students recognized as AP Scholars with distinction (60 students this year, up from 41 last year).

Keeney credited high school administration, department heads and AP teachers for professional development and stability in AP classes after recent turnover. He also described summer academic programming funded by a combination of federal funds and the operating budget aimed at rising ninth and eleventh graders, middle school and Roberts students, and noted the district offers tutoring for students who did not pass the NJGPA.

The board did not take action on the assessment report; Keeney said a fuller packet with more detailed numbers is available to board members and a fuller assessment update will follow in October.","District assessment leader reported ELA and math NJGPA percentages above 90%, higher AP passing rates and an ongoing partnership effort for ACT support.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6586572,"New Providence reports kindergarten registrations and total enrollment ahead of 2025-26 school year",67,307000,374000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5477245-e49372c39b25664a8b682720707b4095&start=307&end=374","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5477245-e49372c39b25664a8b682720707b4095/thumbnail_307000.jpg","/articles/6586572/New-Jersey/New-Providence-reports-kindergarten-registrations-and-total-enrollment-ahead-of-2025-26-school-year","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6586572-8a811d694d62417e0a37169e3e19d8cf/orig.mp4?Expires=1770687101&Signature=F6g3YwZj~yS5Cail5j6j4PbImtZnVZAPN4e9~YYCmYF-aKu6lTxCCP6gnsHFQW0Y5lveyIZqsAv-fiFIlbfmZydJMrLE6KoGyvzrwP9utvqoBtTLwCRA87zb9r16sntgJqoLhpYHirsAhzs9XUbmf9RD9JrT8mHIM0ZmJw8wGgktIw42RpPCljytOVQtyyU6-lSQuP~Fdu3-U7zK2KDSrldLSyVGqarSkBXDJPTMObpG08ZSW6Dna4oQggGZjj96B3EBgceZIqJfkfSoXnbvcNzv6jGrByk39VAKgw4Q1likqEv-kHw6qIBFP9fnf9DN~e~J0g~zErjAOAvTAVCHSQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mister Uglielauro, staff member, reported the district’s kindergarten registration and end‑of‑year enrollment figures during the Board of Education meeting.

For September 2025 kindergarten the district has 93 students registered for Salt Brook Elementary School and 59 for Allen W. Roberts Elementary School; the Salt Brook figure includes students zoned for Salt Brook who were granted exceptions to attend Roberts. Current first‑grade registration figures are 83 at Salt Brook and 77 at Roberts.

Uglielauro told the board the district ended the school year with 2,206 students: 608 at Roberts, 560 at Salt Brook, 391 at New Providence Middle School and 647 at New Providence High School. He added there were 35 students in added district placements for a grand total of 2,241 students.

The district presentation gave those figures as raw counts and did not attach further demographic or program‑level breakdowns. No formal action was required on the enrollment update.","District staff reported kindergarten registration by school and an overall end‑of‑year and projected enrollment total for the 2025–26 school year, including 35 added district placements.","actionData","errors"]

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