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Board member Chris Cross presented the timeline options and emphasized that substantial-completion dates for construction are the critical constraint the district must meet before students return. The board did not adopt a calendar but directed staff to prioritize a schedule that gives contractors sufficient time to complete and pass inspections.

Cross told trustees that contractors have proposed work that must be finished, inspected and made ready before classrooms can reopen, and that late substantial completion increases costs because projects requiring overtime or additional crews drive up price. Bids for renovation work on the district's 1890s building are due Oct. 10, with a planned award date of Oct. 16, Cross said, and some interior work could begin Dec. 1 if contractors are ready.

Board members and administrators discussed three models: (1) staff in Aug. 28, students in Aug. 31; (2) staff in Aug. 31, students Sept. 1 (two PD days before classes); and (3) staff Sept. 2, students Sept. 8 (post–Labor Day start). Cross noted that all three scenarios require a substantial-completion target in late August to allow time for inspections, furniture setup and final cleaning.

Administrators and parents who responded to the district's calendar feedback survey favored earlier student start dates and preserving a fall and spring break, while administrators said they preferred fewer large PD blocks at once and recommended spreading PD across the year. Several board members said they were open to an interim calendar for the construction years and to revisiting long-term calendar philosophy after the projects finish.

The board asked staff to return in October with one or two draft calendars that (a) maximize summer construction time and (b) show alternative PD distributions. Cross said he will press district contractors and architects for a firm \"substantial completion\" date and return that information to the board before the next calendar vote.

Next steps: staff will seek updated commitments from contractors and present one or two calendars at the next work session for the board to consider before first and second readings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Haddonfield BOE September 25, 2025 Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Haddonfield Board of Education discussed three draft 2025–26 school calendars on Jan. 8, focusing on how start dates, professional-development days and spring break timing would affect summer construction projects at Tatum and Central schools.","taxTitle","Haddonfield School District, School Districts, New Jersey","taxId",72623,"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},5973438,"District prepares for New Jersey's adaptive field test; vendors and scoring still unsettled",254,2886000,3140000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5829788-92abc0e7449391171abd15b0fc931383&start=2886&end=3140","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5829788-92abc0e7449391171abd15b0fc931383/thumbnail_2886000.jpg","/articles/5973438/New-Jersey/District-prepares-for-New-Jerseys-adaptive-field-test-vendors-and-scoring-still-unsettled","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5973438-45ce29eb709ecb21639a09df8e3b632c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147302&Signature=MHAkzjl5aTuFIixY~o7RKRy8cYq-8MoX9XOiKHiZIya~nKWKZCNTMdeom4~eCzJFT7HyIqMr~JMcM-Q3C3fsVFUvUXT2ELIhhWiite8EB1ChECXcRGitmkJY6M7uDtvWOpVfGRYW3G3amGFR4a01VnaIQpNKFNdraOk-m7N-Rx6zOLgUdUyQmN3S7RkjkBrUG6R2nR4ai6jY70Kp16~~gmh~G6RDlAC8pFVzBkhm3Z1T7wksd8~E2wbtG0F~~pGQnUZFtalzpO9iK5RNUCO~4Uw-oVtbCGjAIvn7yXW-TNlJk0gSMTnntFL0dU8MvTbWLgNaYob5IN2Bwk0AFdrgog__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Haddonfield's district testing coordinator, Dr. Priolo, told the board on Jan. 8 that New Jersey is switching vendors for the statewide assessments and will require districts to administer an adaptive field test in the fall.

Dr. Priolo said a new vendor was selected and that the state will run a field test between Oct. 27 and Nov. 14 to help establish scoring and comparability for the first year under the new test. She described the tests as \"adaptive assessments,\" meaning the questions adjust in difficulty based on student responses; the district's experience with adaptive tools such as i-Ready and IXL means the format is not new to students. Dr. Priolo identified herself as the district testing coordinator and said she had attended the initial vendor training the day before the meeting.

She said the field test window will require two to three days of student testing, and that the district must plan for proctors, device rosters and teacher training. Dr. Priolo told trustees the state has not yet clarified whether the new results will map to the same level 1–5 scale used historically or how comparable spring scores will be to prior years; in past vendor changes the state has considered the first year largely baseline data. For science, Dr. Priolo said the district will continue to use the Pearson platform while math and English will move to the new vendor platform (the transcript referenced both \"Canyon\" and later \"Cambium\").

Next steps: the district testing coordinator will continue training, work with building administrators to schedule the field test between Oct. 27 and Nov. 14, and communicate procedures for proctors, devices and student preparation to staff and families.","Haddonfield's district testing coordinator, Dr. Priolo, told the board on Jan. 8 that New Jersey is switching vendors for statewide assessments and will require districts to administer an adaptive field test in the fall.",{"_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},5973443,"Auditorium demolition begins; HVAC lead times and roof work could affect projects and costs",234,1821000,2055000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5829788-92abc0e7449391171abd15b0fc931383&start=1821&end=2055","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5829788-92abc0e7449391171abd15b0fc931383/thumbnail_1821000.jpg","/articles/5973443/New-Jersey/Auditorium-demolition-begins-HVAC-lead-times-and-roof-work-could-affect-projects-and-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5973443-829908616a880bf1db95b93d426a3603/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147302&Signature=fWy6lJTky46b6gX4ZWOL0PHoE3r~xW36RkVs4F1hW43p224D0VozN406gcy4Qq415G8uofhKeMkOY3eoZSf1Jes7nreQmU6OamucIRBy0ipgW3G2YdGClqoBlyYZAt~GmR7I-toCYiXCURa2Won-imu3j34FihyNzGI9JhkuD6MjdSES-MLHwlI6oqunYKWuNmXmR0mwQ9SQxG-g7rliMn6QBxbWsxueuEMCbjlnJEy8uops19F32WFGzmEA~E5EulxCYezlDhF~rNwhAhI9Ahw2szyW6k~~n1TH9dJgxpz5Un0~fmTE0EtaiVWT5mJO7qL5b-piQkYeqAgtiEIeqw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Haddonfield facilities staff updated the board on Jan. 8 about several capital projects, saying demolition at the Municipal Auditorium has already begun and that some long-lead equipment and roof work present scheduling and budget risks.

According to the update, the Municipal Auditorium obtained permits sooner than expected, demolition of seating and related work started the week of the meeting, and the elevator punch list at the high school stadium is being completed. Facilities staff said the HVAC unit for the auditorium has a manufacturing lead time of roughly 30–31 weeks and that installation requires crane work; that schedule means the HVAC may not be available until early April and could complicate finishing work because new finishes cannot be properly conditioned during installation.

Staff reported a pre-bid meeting has been held for renovation work at the district's 1890s building (Central School) with bids due Oct. 10 and an expected award on Oct. 16. Central School's roof, originally planned for 2027, is in worse condition than anticipated and staff are considering moving the roof project into summer 2026; bundling or separating bids could materially affect costs. Facilities said smaller interior alterations (converting a library to small-group instruction, nurse-office reconfiguration) will also be staged.

Facilities staff cautioned that compressing schedules to meet earlier occupancy deadlines can raise costs through overtime or additional crews. They asked the board to consider calendar decisions that allow substantial completion, inspection and room re-setup before students return.

Next steps: staff will coordinate with contractors to refine procurement schedules, confirm lead times for long‑lead equipment, and report firm completion dates to the board so the calendar and occupancy decisions can be finalized.","District facilities staff reported demolition at the Municipal Auditorium has started ahead of schedule and that HVAC lead times (about 30–31 weeks) and roofing needs at Central School could push completion into spring 2026 unless bid packaging and scheduling are adjusted. Staff flagged that compressing schedules can increase costs.",{"_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},5973448,"District plans pilot of executive-function curriculum for third graders during WIN block",600,2036000,2636000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5829788-92abc0e7449391171abd15b0fc931383&start=2036&end=2636","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5829788-92abc0e7449391171abd15b0fc931383/thumbnail_2036000.jpg","/articles/5973448/New-Jersey/District-plans-pilot-of-executive-function-curriculum-for-third-graders-during-WIN-block","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5973448-4a351af9fb4d8a87ed31268c1e0d4549/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147302&Signature=Xxx8bORA4G9nny5tAv6-RNMcw-F5i71FTt7PlJmHBGL5q4VBImWbbWUDN2xS6n5K8pSxsZjeYHXc1e4RPnKr-C~wYqNrRq1uGxcgp3m5iEe97ufHb4GOfFgJCSQetHN4-QGlOro6Y7XpWH7EuWTivztfUza63i6sdoUKFa6SmksciaYWmyaV3iq0Y~0CxWEhBw11qVKSkTQM3qVwXjS6scRdezM3-mzCLT5y4dYceVX9Fh1F3pX81L6W5MO32efvkxAwrnIxOjp~gevqDskJ0jk3FHzpIoDHVjMNQFhlebnn6BxEsNRmFFHXs~xrqdvU6tduUVuAh2ocailhn0yu8A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Haddonfield Board of Education on Jan. 8 received a curriculum update recommending a district pilot of an executive-functioning curriculum in grade 3.

District curriculum staff described the program as instruction in study skills, organization, planning and monitoring progress. Staff said the lessons will be delivered during the district's WIN (\"what I need\") block and will pilot with third grade this year, with plans to expand to additional grades based on feedback.

Presenters said the program was piloted previously with a small fifth-grade group and that pre- and post-survey data from that pilot showed \"excellent growth,\" though staff cautioned the sample size was small. District staff told the board they plan targeted supports: survey-based identification of students who need more intensive group work, tutorial-period reinforcement in middle school, and professional development for staff. The program's author is scheduled to be the keynote speaker at the district's November professional-development day.

Curriculum maps for physics, multivariable calculus pathways and other revised maps will be posted on the district curriculum page and are scheduled for formal board review and approval in October, staff said. The executive-function curriculum and related curriculum maps will appear on the October board cycle for review.

Next steps: staff will seek board review and approval of curriculum maps and the executive-function pilot in October, deliver staff professional development in November, and pilot the lessons in third grade during the 2025–26 school year.","The board heard a curriculum update on Jan. 8 recommending a pilot of an executive-functioning program (\"SMART\"/executive-function curriculum) beginning in grade 3. The program will be taught during WIN/\"what I need\" blocks, with professional development planned and a third‑grade pilot in the coming year.","actionData","errors"]

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