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Board member Mister Clark asked about the price difference, saying, “it seems to be that there's a substantial 22% differential between that ... and we're going a higher end, not the lower bid. Correct.” The Business Administrator/Board Secretary responded that the district used an RFP evaluation process rather than selecting the lowest bid, and that prior working relationships and additional services were factors in the recommendation.

Why it matters: the auditor selected by the district conducts financial reviews that inform board decisions and fulfill oversight responsibilities. Differences in proposed fees can affect the district budget and the scope of audit work.

During discussion the Business Administrator/Board Secretary described the procurement approach: “If it's ... competitive contracting, RFP, we evaluate.” She contrasted that process with a sealed bid requirement for purchases and noted the district values prior vendor performance and additional services when evaluating RFP responses. The administrator also said the district had an existing working relationship with a vendor referenced in the discussion, which informed the recommendation.

No formal vote or roll-call on the auditor RFP is recorded in the available transcript. A motion to approve the auditor RFP was introduced but the transcript does not include the result of that motion.

Board members pressed staff for clarity on the fee gap and evaluation criteria; staff said the RFP scoring, not price alone, drove the recommendation. The record shows questions and staff explanation but does not show the outcome of the motion or a recorded tally.

The item remained at the stage of a motion introduced in open session with follow-up questions from board members about evaluation and price.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Winslow Township Board of Education 5/28/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Winslow Township Board of Education discussed a recommendation to award auditing services through an RFP and fielded questions about a roughly 22% fee differential.","taxTitle","Winslow Township School District, School Districts, New Jersey","taxId",53284,"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},6221170,"Board to enter executive session on collective bargaining, architect negotiations and personnel; student privacy also listed",96,9612000,9708000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3614720-846a6d7c2df87d2d37a7cc65307fbd98&start=9612&end=9708","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3614720-846a6d7c2df87d2d37a7cc65307fbd98/thumbnail_9612000.jpg","/articles/6221170/New-Jersey/Board-to-enter-executive-session-on-collective-bargaining-architect-negotiations-and-personnel-student-privacy-also-listed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6221170-f344305dab7b0f8afdf80ba54331698a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771027340&Signature=AikU0d86MxuCrj6zosoxpkk5xCjEh6PWbCdfs3kJ3sI9MRIULk17LuPBB~iV5i4DqTtIVqvhllnvw~NcQCrGO~OntsmYIlCgsI0ttJDQWNsCPCLBNwMXhBLfgPLbGER6fieNddIOlcDG-FWL0cFzQyr3oSibe4KiRVFvFAG2Sv0TWAkvFvXVrNJ1c7UZCCojFY5e6CJSVj6x2mpnP2W0YEonYTtQ2t6FRdqzVurxf0cuif6Kl4OymioZkBYS2gKv2H6zuHB4BnZRmeaT88xI6sL9CovsI9Ejb~8aySHQDW38m2d125oGkuPtNH80bu7Q1QSQ62illgMskXIrwSuDSQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Winslow Township Board of Education announced it will adjourn into executive session to discuss several matters, including collective bargaining, contract negotiations regarding an architect appointment, employment and appointment terms for administrative staff, and a confidential student matter.

At the meeting the Board President said, “In accordance with the requirements of the open public meetings act, we will be adjourning into a second session on 05/28/2025 at approximately 09:35PM.” The president listed the exceptions the board would use in closed session: number 4, “the status of collective bargaining agreement with the WTA”; number 7, “contract negotiations and appointments with respect to the architect”; number 8, “matters of employment appointment. Conditions in terms of, employment and that has to do with administrative staff”; and a separate item governed by federal privacy law concerning a student that must remain confidential.

The board signaled it expected the executive session to last “45 minutes and 1 hour.” A board member asked for a motion to move into executive session; the transcript records the motion being requested but does not record the vote or any action taken in executive session. The president also noted “there may be action coming out of executives,” indicating that decisions could follow the closed portion of the meeting.

Why it matters: collective bargaining and personnel actions can lead to binding contracts, changes in staffing or other binding commitments that affect district operations and budgets. Architect contract negotiations can affect capital projects and project timelines. Student privacy discussions are handled under federal privacy rules and are excluded from open session to protect confidentiality.

The transcript records the board's announcement of the executive session topics and an anticipated duration; it does not record the outcome of any executive-session deliberations or any subsequent public action.","The Winslow Township Board of Education scheduled an executive session for May 28 to discuss the WTA collective bargaining agreement, architect contract negotiations, administrative personnel matters and a confidential student matter under federal privacy law.",{"_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},6221175,"Resident questions district cash management, diversification and internal controls; staff outlines SOPs",115,9033000,9148000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3614720-846a6d7c2df87d2d37a7cc65307fbd98&start=9033&end=9148","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3614720-846a6d7c2df87d2d37a7cc65307fbd98/thumbnail_9033000.jpg","/articles/6221175/New-Jersey/Resident-questions-district-cash-management-diversification-and-internal-controls-staff-outlines-SOPs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6221175-7c7b829d16db1888b4293099480ffb69/orig.mp4?Expires=1771027340&Signature=iGmH0qIreJtFKhYIXNlhS6BGj8TjnoLWmWXM8piVXsry6FCjdfCmQeAs6suvpqUwuJmq1sQQcckAROBZSBj24PQZo4H9wqD5oJjHkp4VU7SCxSWpNIb6tAlQA6bDRUrYXY8CJf6IcAU3aFRsHKpi1WLuI2YUUfjDtPKR5DZ8TXSeQypNCAmnHn6Lrpgf5kJZ3KryNIm0OQyvn~bWBX2D9pqd~imV8ZzT1LdPokq~WD~8lPF3YVI94006aUZ9Uve14CMG7K~dh4Ceg9ltXLRzU2eThxXFiItU-8tjlhDYj8P7-ej-rU6ZAWj1Gyb-zXQ3wke7ZtCz-~MKQrPMdbQKqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A resident raised questions during public comment at the Winslow Township Board of Education meeting about the district’s cash management, investment diversification and internal controls in light of recent bank failures.

Patrick Oates, who identified himself as a resident, asked whether the district was diversifying funds after recent bank closures, whether staff take certified training on cash management procedures and what internal controls are in place. He asked specifically about page 20, item 41 concerning repository funds for investment purposes and about procedures for monthly reconciliations and petty cash replenishment.

Oates asked: “are we as a township only diversifying our funds?” and, “what type of internal controls do you guys have that you're using for, your funds? Is it separation of meetings, authorizing procedures, stuff like that?” He also said he thought annual training was required and asked whether staff receive it.

The Business Administrator/Board Secretary replied that the district maintains a “standard operating slash internal control manual that we maintain update, annually.” She described segregation of duties in cash handling: the person collecting cash is not the person reconciling accounts in order to reduce risk. She said the district conducts monthly reconciliations and follows the cash management plan. On diversification, staff said they had not widely used alternative depositories or investment vehicles but would review the district’s cash-management options and examine whether changes were appropriate for the timing of capital projects and vendor payment needs.

The resident also raised a petty-cash concern, reporting a request to replenish petty cash for more than the amount remaining and asking whether receipts were kept. Staff confirmed they monitor receipts and would update procedures as needed to reflect changes such as ticket-sale platforms.

Why it matters: how a school district invests and protects cash affects availability for payroll, vendors and capital projects and can expose the district to liquidity or custodial risk.

Staff said they would explore diversification options for the district’s cash and that standard operating procedures would be kept current. The public record shows questions and staff responses but no formal board action recorded on the topic in the available transcript.","During public comment resident Patrick Oates asked whether the district diversifies deposits and whether staff receive certified training on cash management. The Business Administrator said the district maintains an internal control manual updated annually and uses segregation of duties; staff agreed to review diversification options.","actionData","errors"]

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