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Key approvals recorded in the meeting transcript included: approval of multiple personnel items (new hires, transfers, salary adjustments, summer tutoring and counseling hours, internships and volunteer placements), awarding contracts for flooring and stadium ADA upgrades, budget transfers and the secretary's report, and approval of minutes for prior meetings. The transcript also records the board accepting a specific construction contract for interior alterations (referenced elsewhere in the meeting as contract 215401C) and rejecting certain other bundled contracts; see the LRFP article for details. At least one board member recused themselves on an item (noted in the meeting as a recusal on item I); the transcript did not identify the recusal in full detail.

Roll call on final approval items recorded affirmative responses from multiple board members. Names called and recorded during votes included Miss Fedecki, Miss Dress, Mister Esselblick, Miss Hollingworth, Mister Douglas, Mr. Ritterman, Miss Soddy, Vice President Hochul and President Crooked; those responses were recorded in the transcript as \"Yes.\" For several consent resolutions the meeting record contains little or no debate; the items were approved as presented on the agenda.

The meeting also included approvals for awarding a contract that the business agenda described with a dollar amount in the meeting materials; the transcript contains fragmented audio around the contract number and amount and staff was directed to confirm the formal contract documentation in the resolution packet.

The approvals were recorded by roll call and the board indicated final motions were carried; the transcript does not include a full, itemized vote sheet in the audio excerpt, so the meeting minutes and posted resolutions should be consulted for the formal vote tallies and exact motion language.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Haddonfield BOE April 10, 2025 Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved multiple routine business items, including personnel actions, contract awards for flooring and stadium ADA upgrades, budget transfers and minutes, and recorded a recusal on one item.","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},6606610,"Board reviews LRFP and construction bids after over‑budget results; accepts one elementary interior contract and rejects broader packages",417,3481000,3898000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2963415-9675a79a0d09facc9d3bfeb225db93db&start=3481&end=3898","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2963415-9675a79a0d09facc9d3bfeb225db93db/thumbnail_3481000.jpg","/articles/6606610/New-Jersey/Board-reviews-LRFP-and-construction-bids-after-overbudget-results-accepts-one-elementary-interior-contract-and-rejects-broader-packages","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6606610-274cd28ac0b4b6cd82fb502e0bf43ddc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771088059&Signature=NQBMPdmlbirHN~M8PGPSvnY7ZpZiITTRAZrv6PKtQZx~L~zbmjO-~kfZgwyuqUjiEpNgqlIwD7~RsB1-8Zr-ay9-JnEKoGMmMzkVQQD4RvJXAoOhW8EVKuwDyPBVmhHeZ7Nu9ujCZgWW09ON9JZwxifGiCAgYVAl4yTwX1LpdwlEQYcw5FA2uPU2wzkRQFyVMZc9a2QdFvTbzzMW4F2dSYz2NLl3rVU5W0nvo6CYguQGpYdFCM2ORkV9jx-uW0-2Y-nEboA6FYSnXov-jeNiUU8TVyGvOMsH80wuIbDXKMibcI0X0X6EQ60ogjWIQQEDyUoNoRu9XF-4P5LaRbfCmw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff and board members spent a substantive portion of the meeting on long‑range facilities planning, bid results and related contract awards, reporting some bids came back over budget and that the district will pursue value engineering and schedule adjustments to reduce cost pressure.

Board members described two principal cost drivers: compressed timelines that require significant overtime work and design scope items that could be adjusted without altering the core functional delivery. \"Our number 1 priority is we cannot be over budget,\" a board speaker said while describing options to refactor bid scopes, reuse existing furniture where appropriate and rethink construction phasing to reduce premium costs for time‑sensitive work.

The board discussed bids structured in three contract options for interior alterations (all schools; two schools; and a single school). The meeting record shows the board rejected the broader first two contracts and moved to approve only the contract for the Elizabeth Hett scope. Later agenda items recorded a contract identifier (215401C) and an amount cited in the meeting materials of about $953,000 for one of the alteration packages; the transcript language around the contract number and amount was fragmented in the audio record and is recorded here as stated in the meeting remarks.

Board members and staff discussed the importance of completing certain internal work over the summer (for example, work needed to deliver kindergarten classroom space) while considering whether to split or delay other scopes to reduce cost. Staff said they will engage architects and bidders earlier in future procurements, consider longer bid windows and examine reusable items to avoid paying premium prices for industrial furniture or compressed delivery schedules.

The board did not take binding action to change LRFP scope at this meeting beyond the contract awards discussed on the agenda; staff said they will pursue additional value‑engineering and scheduling options and return with revised recommendations and clearer cost estimates.","Haddonfield trustees and staff discussed long‑range facilities planning (LRFP) bids that came in over budget, value‑engineering options, and a narrowed award to an Elizabeth Hett interior‑alterations contract while rejecting larger bundled bids.",{"_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},6606614,"Board reviews activity fee increase and policy updates on electronic devices, academic integrity and grievance process",283,3158000,3441000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2963415-9675a79a0d09facc9d3bfeb225db93db&start=3158&end=3441","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2963415-9675a79a0d09facc9d3bfeb225db93db/thumbnail_3158000.jpg","/articles/6606614/New-Jersey/Board-reviews-activity-fee-increase-and-policy-updates-on-electronic-devices-academic-integrity-and-grievance-process","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6606614-0aab5d4e5db0c63bb37a3f713173dcf1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771088059&Signature=Qwt5EJ1S2-Z9usQMc2tGgVrgz20S6qmXLSgY43g1exNxI3wynJzPZ00I8N0pvMi6rBv5nOtVExAqkw7C3uu5xY9Bx8fT9-7r19-H-MfD~bVsHyrNEvZl365OMpM5jpag~8YRmCo-0X8R6ULZeExk2pz6zwVm-CUeCxadwjmFfojVqt7M7CXDLsMr~~vECkEAAUquftSe1kWYRK1MC6XtC~Q6rPqFpteJHkStIcL83uX0kNbJSIi9-gO9kM74qG-oG-jGZpXZm~RrsDP7Q9o626BLr~11bDiWJeDkurLbRToR0WtlrqUV25tGix5E0X2UpQG~UuYPYbtB94rOWtw9ag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Haddonfield Board of Education reviewed first readings on several policies affecting students and families, and discussed a proposed change to the activities participation fee schedule.

Board members discussed the activities participation fee proposal, which the presenter said would raise the middle school single‑student fee to $100 with a family cap of $150. The transcript lists a proposed high‑school single‑student fee of $150; the multi‑student amount for the high school was unclear in the recorded remarks and is not specified in the transcript materials reviewed by the board during the meeting. A board member noted the fee had not been increased since 2009 and suggested including clearer communication to parents about what the fee covers.

Board staff also presented first readings of policy 5516 (use of electronic communication devices), which includes specific prohibitions on recording without consent and clarifies exceptions (for example, IEP accommodations); policy 701 (academic integrity), which the board said will be further developed in the coming months to address artificial intelligence and citation of sources; and policy 5710 (student grievance), which the presenter said clarifies a multi‑level appeals process with timelines. Board members were told that further work on an AI framework for grades 6–12 is expected within six to 12 months.

These items were presented as first readings and informational discussion; no final action or vote was taken on the policy changes during this session. Board members asked staff to include additional explanatory material for public communication (for example, what the activities fee covers) before a future second reading.

No statutes or external legal authorities were cited in the meeting transcript beyond the district policy numbers referenced in the agenda materials.","During a work session the Haddonfield Board discussed first readings of several policies, including proposed changes to the activities participation fee and updated language on electronic communication devices, academic integrity (including references to AI) and the student grievance process.",{"_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},6606618,"Haddonfield arts program reports sharp gains in participation; $14,000 artist‑in‑residence grant highlighted",1158,1751000,2909000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2963415-9675a79a0d09facc9d3bfeb225db93db&start=1751&end=2909","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2963415-9675a79a0d09facc9d3bfeb225db93db/thumbnail_1751000.jpg","/articles/6606618/New-Jersey/Haddonfield-arts-program-reports-sharp-gains-in-participation-14000-artistinresidence-grant-highlighted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6606618-e54ca0b7a2a2fccb33a541f94392095a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771088059&Signature=IcSh2AXxVEilIed98u0TpbTvc4UL-XtNW-vsJ09~t9HdRXrCqGSbeZ~SwkC-cO3YKcFtmBO85GQkCKtsU0GX44psdMU9dPyF22xhZuw6WMh0e2oTa544lriO3zdN6Fov2k8c6CirUtQoJlHXJOxunlB31C6O6CTUWwcIjoih4CZw8SgClMvOBvLrFm1uF~Yw9nn5OSD7JjOZmjhFysA4UxG6Ok0FfpSpA~Lr0zLpa~I4a24G4cEeEM2vxOiL0Ix1JvscJe2-Ihu6Ny5Nk-Z9ndjet61J700wxGiTOrwsmH6lfFn4jy8MNre~BRSX2ia4RrrlDrdGmr9R9bJl3FgJGA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Haddonfield Board of Education heard a presentation from Save the Arts on district fine and performing arts programs, which the presenter said have seen significant growth in student participation and new programming funded in part by grants.

The presentation, delivered by Rob Fox on behalf of Save the Arts and by district arts staff, outlined curriculum time, where ensemble programs begin, and recent program growth. \"It is a $14,000 grant that we received for that,\" Fox said, describing an artist‑in‑residence program that brought Chinese shadow puppetry to elementary classrooms. Taylor Thomas, the district's middle school vocal and general music teacher, told the board she led the students who performed at the start of the meeting.

Board members heard specifics about instructional minutes and starting years for ensemble offerings. Elementary students in grades 1–5 receive 45 minutes of art or music instruction on a six‑day rotation, and kindergarten receives 30 minutes on the same cycle. Strings instruction is offered beginning in third grade; band begins in fourth grade. Middle school students rotate through art on a trimester basis in grades 6–7 and may select semester electives in grade 8. The board was told a new middle school vocal techniques class — described as lesson‑style instruction with the classroom teacher — has been added and may grow into an honors ensemble.

Presenters highlighted recent program milestones: a Young Audience artist‑in‑residence grant supported a theater and Chinese shadow‑puppetry residency that worked with second through fourth graders; the district reported the residency ran 16 sessions from January through mid‑March. Rob Fox said the grant supported scriptwriting and puppet construction with student participants. The middle‑school chorus was reported to have grown from about 47 members to 96 members in two years; jazz band, orchestra, and other ensembles also showed increases. The presentation cited elementary and middle school enrollment and participation data as evidence of program growth.

The presenters also described noninstructional supports and outreach: an instrument “petting zoo” for families, participation at local events (including performances at a civic dinner and a Phillies band night), submissions of student artwork to a New Jersey conference display, and continuing professional development for arts teachers provided at no cost to the district by external partners.

Board members and the student representative noted upcoming public performances and events connected to the program, including a middle‑school concert with the jazz band and other spring concerts. Thomas said students will perform with the jazz band at an upcoming concert, and student representative Marlena Kaidar summarized student activities and school events tied to arts programming.

District staff and board members praised the cross‑grade coordination and noted the program changes were the result of a deliberate strategy to increase participation. The presentation did not include votes or requests for board action; it was offered for information and to highlight grant‑supported activity and enrollment trends in the Haddonfield School District.

The board packet and presenters include more detailed slide materials and event dates; several items noted in the presentation (for example the artist‑in‑residence grant amount and session count) were stated aloud during the meeting.","At a Haddonfield Board of Education meeting, Save the Arts and district staff described growing K–12 participation in music and visual arts, a $14,000 artist‑in‑residence grant, new middle‑school vocal offerings and expanded concerts and outreach events.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Haddonfield Board approves personnel items, contracts, minutes; notes one recusal

Board reviews LRFP and construction bids after over‑budget results; accepts one elementary interior contract and rejects broader packages

Board reviews activity fee increase and policy updates on electronic devices, academic integrity and grievance process

Haddonfield arts program reports sharp gains in participation; $14,000 artist‑in‑residence grant highlighted