Board of Education updates schedules for school renovations
The Board of Education heard that renovated locker rooms are nearing handoff while auditorium, classroom and security work will continue into spring and summer.
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The Board of Education’s business administrator said the west high school locker rooms are about a month late, with handoff hoped for next week.
New locker rooms are nearly ready at the west high school. The Board of Education’s business administrator said the lower-level project is in final cleaning and punch-list work, about a month behind schedule. He hopes to return the space to the district next week. The renovation adds a weight room, team rooms, offices, bathrooms and a girls locker room with windows. At a middle school, renovated locker rooms have already been turned over for student use.
The east high school auditorium remains scheduled to open January 1, though work is slightly behind. The contractor expects to meet that date, the business administrator told the Board of Education. Work there includes the stage, lighting, rigging and a two-story control room. The west high school auditorium renovation is slated to start April 1, with media center work at both high schools planned for June. Work on the east high school gymnasium is expected to start in April.
The Board of Education also heard plans for an east high school wing that is nearing a bid for demolition and reconstruction. Elementary school security vestibules could see work during school breaks and in June. Plans for one elementary school include new classroom heating and cooling equipment, ceilings, floors and paint. Parking and site projects are planned at several schools, though some work depends on available bond funds. Asked about scheduling, the business administrator said the district would phase the projects approved by voters around school calendars and contractor availability.
First Public Comment Period (Agenda Items Only)
The Board of Education’s first public comment period focused on two agenda items: harassment and bullying data and a proposed nursing-services agreement. Speakers had three minutes each, and the period was limited to agenda topics. Students were allowed to speak during either public comment period.
One resident asked what data went into the harassment and bullying evaluation listed as Item 15.7. The resident wanted an explanation of changing figures for a middle school and asked how the averages were calculated. The questions followed an earlier district presentation on discipline data. The resident said it was hard to assess the item without understanding what the numbers meant.
An online caller questioned Item 12.5, a proposed professional-services agreement for nursing at a non-public school. The caller cited a $145.60 hourly rate, estimated the cost at around $236,000 and urged the Board of Education to table the item and seek bids. Those cost figures were the caller’s, not a recorded Board of Education finding. No Board of Education response was recorded before the comment period closed.
Board of Education hears discipline trends and plans
The Board of Education heard that almost 83% of students had no discipline referrals, while staff reported fewer out-of-school suspensions over three years. Staff described more physical-contact incidents in elementary schools and disparities affecting several student groups, then outlined training, family outreach and student supports.
The data will guide how schools respond to behavior while trying to keep students in class.
Board of Education hears superintendent’s school updates
The Board of Education heard the superintendent report that east high school students met a blood-drive goal of 200 vials. He also discussed construction tours, the district’s smartphone restrictions and use of the same social-emotional learning program in preschool and early elementary grades.
The preschool program gives children a familiar approach to social-emotional lessons when they enter elementary school.
Board of Education announces open seat application process
The Board of Education announced an open seat with a term ending in 2027. Applicants were directed to submit a resume and letter of interest through the district website; the Board of Education plans to interview candidates and make an appointment at its November 24 meeting.
The appointment will determine who fills the vacant seat through the rest of its term.
Board of Education receives correspondence without details
The Board of Education heard its secretary report that correspondence had been accepted on its behalf. The meeting record provided no sender, subject or contents, leaving no further detail about what was submitted.
Residents following the meeting cannot tell from this report what issues the correspondence raised.
- Cherry Hill Township Board of Education. In the second public comment period, speakers raised concerns about scheduling a budget hearing on a Jewish holiday, student data privacy and outside vendors, professional development costs when employees resign, middle school open enrollment, building signage consistency, state school funding and special education aid, Kingston site/traffic safety design, and allegations of discriminatory treatment of a student with pending civil litigation.
- Cherry Hill Township Board of Education. During the first public comment period limited to agenda items, one resident questioned Item 15.7 regarding HIB evaluation data and asked for clarification of Beck-related numbers. One online caller criticized Item 12.5 (a professional services agreement for nursing services for non-public schools), questioned the hourly rate and total cost, and urged the Board to table the item and seek bids.
What we didn’t fit in this Sundays edition
Cherry Hill Township had 5 more items this week. Here are sixfour — the rest are on Aware.
- GOVERNANCESecond Public Comment Period (General Educational Issues). In the second public comment period, speakers raised concerns about scheduling a budget hearing on a Jewish holiday, student data privacy and outside vendors, professional development costs when employees resign, middle school open enrollment, building signage consistency, state school funding and special education aid, Kingston site/traffic safety design, and allegations of discriminatory treatment of a student with pending civil litigation.
- GOVERNANCENew Business: Community Technology Forum and Student Perspectives on Technology, AI, and Cell Phone Policy. Board members and student representatives discussed a recently held community technology forum about technology use, regulation, and AI. Students described valuing balance between technology and traditional instruction and noted safety concerns related to phone restrictions. Board members discussed survey feedback, student social interaction improvements, and workforce preparedness considerations.
- GOVERNANCEStudent Representative Reports: Cherry Hill High School East and Cherry Hill High School West. Student representatives from Cherry Hill High School East and West provided updates on academics, activities, athletics, and arts. East highlighted National Merit recognition, PSAT administration, college visits, major events, and awards. West highlighted PSAT timing, tutoring, athletics updates, theater and band achievements, club activities, and upcoming events.
- GOVERNANCEGovernance (No Report). The Board stated there was nothing under governance for the evening.
- GOVERNANCEOld Business (None Reported). The Board asked for old business; none was raised in the transcript.
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