Board of Education News & Notes

The Flemington-Raritan Regional Board of Education held a regular meeting on April 25, 2022. Below is a recap of the meeting:

• All agenda motions were approved with the exception of Personnel Item #4, which was removed: Agenda.
• Audio recordings of meetings are available on our web site here.
  

The Board of Education approved this year's climate survey questionnaires. Surveys are available for parents, staff members, and students to complete by clicking here. One student survey is for J.P. Case Middle School students (Grades 7 and 8) while the other student survey is for students in the elementary schools as well as Reading-Fleming Intermediate School (Grades K-6). Responses are due: May 17, 2022

2021-2022 Climate Survey - Middle School Students
2021-2022 Climate Survey - Elementary through Grade 6 Students
2021-2022 Climate Survey - Parents
2021-2022 Climate Survey - Staff

The Student Council Reusable Bag Committee at Reading-Fleming Intermediate School presented information about their reusable bag campaign. Bags can be ordered online by clicking here. The Board commended the students for their hard work and presented each of them and their club advisors with certificates of recognition. They are: Mia Brown, Giavonna Ransone, Abhigna Nalluri, Aliza Azhar, Samantha Elizabeth Yannoccone and Lindsey Rodriguez. Club Advisors are Lisa Coster and Alissa Forrester. Congratulations, RFIS Huskies!

Representatives from Effective School Solutions, joined by Director of Pupil Personnel Services and Special Education Dr. Danielle Hamblin, provided the Board with a mid-year report on the services they provide through a partnership with our District. The update included an overview of the multi-tier approach used to support students' mental health, highlights of the program and various statistics. The presentation is linked here.

The Board presented the following new policies and regulation for a 2nd reading and adoption:

• P 6115.01 - Federal Awards/Funds - Internal Controls - Allowability of Costs (M)
• P 6115.02 - Federal Awards/Funds - Internal Controls - Mandatory Disclosures (M)
• P 6115.03 - Federal Awards/Funds - Internal Controls - Conflict of Interest (M).

All Board-approved policies and regulations are available online here.

The Board of Education will hold the next regular meeting on Monday, May 2, 2022 at 7 p.m. at J.P. Case Middle School. During the meeting, the Board will hold a public hearing on the 2022-2023 Budget. To view the 2022 Board Schedule, click here.

Pamela Baker, Valerie Bart (Vice President), Loretta Borowsky, Jeff Cain, Michelle Hurley, Laurie Markowski, Susan Mitcheltree (President), Melanie Rosengarden, Murty Varanasi

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The Flemington-Raritan Regional School District values children. Together, WE:

Foster social, emotional, and academic growth in a safe and nurturing environment.

Respect values and traditions within our families and schools.

Strive to respond to the needs of our diverse and changing community.

Develop the curiosity and creativity of critical thinkers to become collaborative problem solvers who meet the challenges of a globally competitive society.

Every Student - Every Day - Every Opportunity