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The chair called for a motion to approve items 8.1 through 8.23 (finance and facilities); the motion was seconded and approved by roll call. Roll‑call names recorded in the transcript for that section include Miss Billingsley, Mister Cook, Miss Duznick, Mister Kendall, Mister Lutz, Mister Ritchie, Miss Silva and Miss Temple as voting yes.

Similarly, the instruction section (item 9.1) and the personnel section (items 10.1 through 10.29) were approved after motions and roll calls. The transcript records multiple named board members responding \"Yes\" as part of the roll calls for those sections.

Policy item 12.2 was also moved, seconded and approved by roll call; names recorded include Miss Billingsley, Mister Poe, Miss Debbie, Mister Kendall, Mister Lutz and others.

Why it matters: Consent‑agenda approvals complete routine fiscal, instructional and personnel business that allows the district to proceed with contracts, hires, program implementation and policy maintenance without taking individual votes on each line item.

All consent‑agenda sections cited in the meeting were approved as recorded in the roll calls; the transcript does not show any recorded no votes or abstentions for these sections.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","B.O.E. Meeting - May 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its meeting the Haddon Township School District board approved several consent‑agenda sections covering finance and facilities (items 8.1–8.23), instruction (9.1), personnel (10.1–10.29), and policy (12.2) by roll‑call votes; multiple board members were recorded voting yes on each section.","taxTitle","Haddon Township School District, School Districts, New Jersey","taxId",54461,"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},6175230,"Board members discuss arranging visits to oldest Camden County schoolhouse for elementary students",74,971000,1045000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5360041-5de556e364ba13e81225de809780fa87&start=971&end=1045","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5360041-5de556e364ba13e81225de809780fa87/thumbnail_971000.jpg","/articles/6175230/New-Jersey/Board-members-discuss-arranging-visits-to-oldest-Camden-County-schoolhouse-for-elementary-students","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6175230-69137b1bf862ae87bf45697c9e1ceee1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771108793&Signature=PLKyXUDeBshfFiAf8PKK1UDe9ZMxjt14cN5G2a8y6IlQEzSLkE-KPOuciMKoXNJexJmsgvXyFfKvblurFGA5KnrfccpGwK6G-h9ZU2gIbKN0jBoKMbZPRrBGvZKR-GYPgisjw0Z2RaXTv-bwi3yrzQFbpn~XYs8-6tQDat4kLf-5dwF7IW9-rM~oVOQie8RsfGLbO2RpfjcnfCCmgUynEDWZAJfFCtFlQ-1lFb~lUey5ShdxDlMmi2G3cwjNCXjpfXhHM-c2lhWpmBHnjjKkfJ8lF0ZhXvJFb5m22YgRpb2ZaaVdtF1bRTdfsVDpN7pq7L8DKcgwblSxoJTbFCFckg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members discussed arranging at least one visit for elementary students to the oldest schoolhouse in Camden County so students could see a one‑room schoolhouse and learn local history.

A board member raised the idea during final comments, saying the site \"really is a historical site, and it's kind of a cool thing for the kids to see what an old one‑room schoolhouse used to look like.\" Members noted the site currently lacks a formal guide and that the person who previously ran tours no longer does. One member said the mayor’s office indicated it might open the building for visits.

Board members suggested the Camden County historical society or a local history teacher could provide interpretive support. \"See, that's a good idea because that would seem like Sandy would be perfect for that, you know, historical society,\" one member said, noting the idea of targeting fourth or fifth graders for a yearly visit.

There was no formal motion or vote recorded; members characterized the idea as a valuable resource to pursue and discussed next steps such as finding a responsible party to supervise or provide programming.

Why it matters: A supervised visit to a preserved one‑room schoolhouse offers a direct educational experience in local history for elementary students and could be incorporated into curriculum planning if logistical questions are resolved.

The board asked administration to explore options for scheduling and for identifying a partner to provide guided interpretation; any field trip would require standard approvals and chaperones.","Board members discussed organizing field trips to the oldest schoolhouse in Camden County for fourth‑ or fifth‑grade students, exploring options for a guide and potential help from the mayor’s office or the local historical society; no formal motion was taken.",{"_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},6175235,"Board approves calendar adjustments and student‑services items, aligning with county schedule",59,763000,822000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5360041-5de556e364ba13e81225de809780fa87&start=763&end=822","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5360041-5de556e364ba13e81225de809780fa87/thumbnail_763000.jpg","/articles/6175235/New-Jersey/Board-approves-calendar-adjustments-and-studentservices-items-aligning-with-county-schedule","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6175235-645cba928130e4506a7d7828b3fbbf4c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771108793&Signature=k~~D8Uh3-56NWxpEB9TpjYcs3w8VPGErQKlKiihoOf-gXO5zxuMnbZgAgdD9ZqESUubAB5O7jJYAVeVsKvK~EHQihwQxHIT837Ugdy5RfpKwHHrS1j-2FCx2-vo27CKPJVFjbDPurshgGev-2PacqRgy345UfBf~YPkf8fYyu0YJpMMwWRBhxi1cfY6vGF2TH0apYCW1zidcAEIx78x6jpccPxziZBvzLEsL1cc9T7FxDKWOSPkYiZD2T3d8Awr~9hwOfrd3CycwVoAoo20Cbx4m0ZVHVr0swuE0gZ1bq1cchbbxEBD-kWTFM81qB6At0inihwyOaXhs8fFd-9zFIw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The board approved items 11.1 through 11.12, which included revisions to the 2026 school calendar and student‑services items.

A district administrator explained that one in‑service day originally scheduled for March was moved to February 2026. The administrator said the county is coordinating calendars and that the majority of districts are moving to a post‑Labor Day start; the district will participate. \"It's going to be that the county is trying to move towards a county not everybody's participating. The most are. But we are gonna participate,\" the administrator said.

Other calendar changes approved by the board include returning from winter break on the Monday after the break (rather than a mid‑week return) and scheduling spring break for the week after Easter this year because Easter falls early.

Board members approved the items by roll‑call vote. Miss Billingsley, Mister Cook, Miss Desi, Mister Kendall, Mister Lutz, Mister Ritchie, Miss Daugherty and Miss Singel were recorded as voting yes on the section.

Why it matters: Calendar changes affect families’ planning, transportation and childcare; aligning with neighboring districts and county coordination can reduce scheduling conflicts for regional programs and staff.

The approved calendar changes will take effect for the 2026 school year and were part of the student‑services and activities consent agenda the board adopted at the meeting.","The Haddon Township School District board approved student‑services and calendar items that move an in‑service day from March to February 2026, align the district with a county decision to start after Labor Day, and adjust winter break return and spring‑break timing; board members voted by roll call to approve the section.",{"_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},6175240,"Board receives first reading of electronic communication device policy allowing phones but urging them be off and away",67,299000,366000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5360041-5de556e364ba13e81225de809780fa87&start=299&end=366","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5360041-5de556e364ba13e81225de809780fa87/thumbnail_299000.jpg","/articles/6175240/New-Jersey/Board-receives-first-reading-of-electronic-communication-device-policy-allowing-phones-but-urging-them-be-off-and-away","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6175240-d3587254531ddca9aeb284f238750e1e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771108793&Signature=XrreqBId4n8xcygI1A0iVVgUgXuKGDnOkeHTHQ2HgviYDqCnOzZN076lYIazOwrSKlNMgPmzgANiUOou525Eqv7q4RgyY44J5kAkXiwVYPQ7sVO4f19o6V94jtnU8uWN3hrImQVxG9CStvKi3VnlgbrCBQyE7fBV2jGDCaceTaYR6lfeDOsOTtZA5WtNfNNdJ9mxiEyHigY3IHLvYiAGmiXfGrJtpbjDJESkvW-n7ofI7Ip5aT0xUMtKpJn7Wnb5IBaEk41x8M7iEhjhDiG5sc85ELytcemNjxbsWOZeyV1P8KnyIiK30PD8T7H6kRm2Qbd5Vvvk9bGJhMaRpPoNPA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Haddon Township School District began a first reading of an updated electronic communication device policy that would allow students to possess cell phones at school but require them to be \"off and away\" during the school day.

\"The policy that we have now ... does allow students to have cell phones on their on themselves during school time, especially in the middle school, high school, but they need to be off and away,\" Dr. Piscaro, the superintendent, told the board during the meeting.

Dr. Piscaro said the policy is on the agenda for first reading and indicated the board will take additional implementation feedback over the summer. \"They'll be approved in in June, but I would not be surprised if this became more restrictive when we come back in September,\" he said.

Board members and staff flagged implementation challenges, particularly monitoring compliance at the middle and high school levels. The superintendent said administration will monitor the policy closely and bring any recommended changes back to the board.

Why it matters: Electronic device rules shape classroom management, student supervision and teacher workflow across several grade levels. The district’s approach balances student access to devices with in‑school expectations; the policy remains subject to change based on summer review.

The board did not adopt the policy at the meeting; it proceeded as a first reading and will return for further action in June and possibly additional revision before the new school year.","The Haddon Township board reviewed a first reading of an updated electronic communication device policy that permits students to possess phones but requires them to be \"off and away;\" administrators said the policy could become more restrictive after summer implementation review.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6175245,"Haddon Township superintendent says summer program tuition will not increase as district awaits state decision on tax-levy incentive",143,154000,297000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5360041-5de556e364ba13e81225de809780fa87&start=154&end=297","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5360041-5de556e364ba13e81225de809780fa87/thumbnail_154000.jpg","/articles/6175245/New-Jersey/Haddon-Township-superintendent-says-summer-program-tuition-will-not-increase-as-district-awaits-state-decision-on-tax-levy-incentive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6175245-f3ead408d35d4fbc97096efe0ce1e04b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771108793&Signature=HLJa5b9D9AqWJ5Sf38BS0YadYilCv-ufNUhyzAY57BM9GT75H~YNMD3BUJHxZMa8s3Wkevz68QgzwmW8BZg8mALsYtx0LBx4IocOpRupbsQTlhXKaVimV5pnAXGVjf9ctKYam7r6ejULhbIoLofS88l4Z3m7EOSzh~Z2AOvuLrjBNYt4VqxvO4wf62rAIKONIk0H375GPHx81g6bbsKyPvkQAnq5UXfVBDFEosNKDwXZzj2vyVIwH~y1rAzsgJqv0rW58Za863tQD8v0QLOyLWnwN9p9jyCE2fnirkvwrZUdCvQKg2VufsUoOpmh3PUQeUVD-QlWAPkkz8gUaInavQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dr. Piscaro, superintendent of the Haddon Township School District, told the board the district will not raise tuition for its summer programs this year.

\"The headline on this is there are no increases,\" Dr. Piscaro said, listing preschool, childcare, summer recreation and out‑of‑district tuition among programs that will remain at last year’s rates.

The superintendent said the decision to hold rates steady reflects the board’s priorities amid broader cost pressures and use of referendum funds. He also reported strong kindergarten interest after a recent information night: \"There’s probably about 60 people in the room. Ninety percent of them seem to indicate that they were brand new to Haddon County.\"

Dr. Piscaro told the board the district is still waiting for formal word from the state on its tax‑levy incentive program budget. \"We have not heard officially from the state if our tax levy incentive program, budget was approved at this point,\" he said. He added the timing matters because the district must finalize non‑tenured staffing decisions by May 15.

Board members did not take action on the tax‑levy item during the meeting; the superintendent characterized the situation as unresolved and expressed disappointment at the absence of formal confirmation from the state.

Why it matters: Keeping fees flat affects families who use district‑run childcare, preschool and summer programs and could influence enrollment and budget planning. The state’s decision on the tax‑levy incentive budget has direct implications for personnel decisions the district must complete by a stated deadline.

The board moved on without a formal vote specific to tuition or the tax‑levy item; Dr. Piscaro said he expects further updates when the state provides formal confirmation.","Superintendent Dr. Piscaro told the Haddon Township School District board that summer preschool, childcare and recreation tuition rates will remain unchanged from last year and that the district has not yet received formal approval from the state for a tax-levy incentive program that could affect upcoming non‑tenured staffing decisions.","actionData","errors"]

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Board approves broad consent agenda: finance, instruction, personnel, facilities and policy items

Board members discuss arranging visits to oldest Camden County schoolhouse for elementary students

Board approves calendar adjustments and student‑services items, aligning with county schedule

Board receives first reading of electronic communication device policy allowing phones but urging them be off and away

Haddon Township superintendent says summer program tuition will not increase as district awaits state decision on tax-levy incentive