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District presenter Miss Montgomery said the district used I‑Ready diagnostics to set “typical growth” goals—benchmarks I‑Ready uses nationally—and that districts usually see 50–60% of students meet that typical growth. Montgomery said the district set school‑level, grade‑band growth targets and that the district’s intent is to expect growth from every student, not focus narrowly on a single subskill. She said the district is targeting roughly a 5 percentage‑point increase in the share of students meeting typical growth at many schools, reflecting differences in each school’s starting place.

Montgomery said the district’s MyPath personalized learning pathway is now in place earlier in the year than last year; students have been on MyPath for several weeks and staff expect that will support meeting the new goals. She also said a preschool foundations program will be used with 4‑ and 5‑year‑olds to teach early literacy objectives and that teachers will use the district’s Creative Curriculum developmental rubric to measure progress for children entering kindergarten next year.

The presentation also covered behavior and program changes. The administrative report noted two incidents of harassment, intimidation, and bullying since the last meeting; both investigations were marked “founded.” Montgomery described an expansion of restorative practices: administrators received training in restorative‑justice conferencing last spring and the district will pursue additional restorative‑practice professional development for elementary staff this year, including school‑based coaching in responsive classroom techniques.

On artificial intelligence, Montgomery said the district established an AI committee over the summer with representative teachers from across grades to draft guidelines for staff and students. She said the district intends to develop guidelines first and “live with” them — adjusting before adopting formal policy — and that the district has received a policy alert the team will review and incorporate as it finalizes guidance.

Why it matters: the new growth targets and instructional changes drive curriculum and staff 지원 decisions for the year, preschool changes affect kindergarten readiness measurement, restorative practices shape how discipline and conflict are handled, and the AI guidelines will set expectations for staff and students as tools become more widely used.

Board follow‑up: board members asked for progress updates; the board president said committee chairs will report on goal progress at a future meeting, potentially in November.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Freehold Township School District Board of Education Meeting 09/30/2025","oneSentenceSummary","District staff presented new districtwide student-growth goals built on I‑Ready diagnostics, announced preschool and MyPath implementation updates, reported two founded harassment incidents and said a district AI committee is drafting usage guidelines while restorative practices expand.","taxTitle","Freehold Township School District, School Districts, New Jersey","taxId",55336,"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},6454183,"Board approves personnel and finance package, accepts donations and imposes long‑term student suspension",848,2022000,2870000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5861893-8fb0e26677256260442e54c8c8089772&start=2022&end=2870","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5861893-8fb0e26677256260442e54c8c8089772/thumbnail_2022000.jpg","/articles/6454183/New-Jersey/Board-approves-personnel-and-finance-package-accepts-donations-and-imposes-longterm-student-suspension","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6454183-7c5d5b0708a5f93760e8272883b98c3b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775200794&Signature=GNHutQfqmVFznRuqs0lfJSfoFhtacJ4Wj4tOngJkZPKMUGbi1drXU1lyNW6ZU0kI17hf9yIH4iaqgGOoHaYTVARzEIt7e5EbuaDAoxyUFbgAwM0EK2c~crUf2KdLVIeQe~Ro7kS-9S0lEoivthRhtY281jMiWAQV7dP-GG5aiTEKRpOXHvfv~GMZQ~2rwII86R6SPVt-MJH~g7w0p7MVlYV3tN5auaORY-jltqer~GLGmF-EP2Ihcz8btoTqCJx06eQJU70iAcEeJOnAdNyDo~gHw4YQGQ1w7OglWDvFp~4P8-gpuz5~mejl4xHyy5u4bX38XmWxXf7BFfTHI3ueag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Freehold Township Board of Education approved multiple grouped personnel and finance items and took a separate vote imposing a long‑term suspension on a student.

Personnel and policy motions moved by the personnel chair (Missus Spieler) covered a large group of items listed on the agenda, including a first reading of policy 2415.51, retirements and resignations as presented, new employment and position control updates, leaves of absence, salary adjustments, extensions of long‑term assignments, unpaid days, honoraria and additional compensations, volunteer approvals, interpreter appointments, practicum placements, termination of employment, and both certified and non‑certified substitute lists. The personnel package passed on a roll‑call vote; board members recorded “yes” votes in roll call during that item.

The finance package, presented by Ira Appetavita and the Finance, Facilities and Transportation Committee, included the secretary and treasurer’s reports, bills and claims totaling $4,994,604.87, transfers, disposals, PTO honoraria, and several contracts. The board accepted donations from PTOs — Applegate School PTO ($1,000), Laura Donovan School PTO ($17,248), Westfield School PTO ($5,768) and carryover from West Freeholds PTO ($1,904) — and two Freehold Township Education Foundation grants: $210,000 from the estate of Carolyn S. Duckett to Clifton T. Barklow Middle School to fund ViewBoard interactive flat panels and mobile trolleys for instructional spaces, and $45,360 to the district technology department to fund ViewBoard hardware at Dwight D. Eisenhower School. The district also approved multiple vendor contracts and out‑of‑district transportation and nursing services contracts listed on the agenda.

Separately, the board approved a motion to impose a long‑term suspension on student 300806893 through June 30, 2026. A roll‑call vote on that motion recorded several yes votes and one abstention: Missus Lambert abstained; other board members recorded “yes.” The motion carried.

Why it matters: the personnel and finance approvals implement staffing and operational changes, the donations fund classroom technology and equipment, and the suspension is a formal disciplinary outcome affecting an individual student’s enrollment status.

Votes at a glance:
• Personnel package (multiple items as listed on agenda) — approved (roll call; individual agenda items listed on the agenda as read into the record).
• Finance package (including bills/claims $4,994,604.87; transfers; contracts; bond refunding included in separate finance item) — approved (voice/roll call).
• Donations accepted — Applegate School PTO $1,000; Laura Donovan School PTO $17,248; Westfield School PTO $5,768; West Freeholds PTO carryover $1,904; Freehold Township Education Foundation $210,000 (CTB library media center technology) and $45,360 (Eisenhower ViewBoard hardware) — accepted.
• Long‑term suspension for student 300806893 through 06/30/2026 — approved (roll call; abstention by Missus Lambert).","At the meeting the board approved a slate of personnel items and finance motions including multiple PTO and foundation donations, several contracts and leases, and a seven‑month long‑term suspension for student ID 300806893 (through 6/30/2026).",{"_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},6454188,"Board approves refunding of 2016 school bonds; district projects roughly $957,000 in net present‑value savings",1026,1833000,2859000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5861893-8fb0e26677256260442e54c8c8089772&start=1833&end=2859","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5861893-8fb0e26677256260442e54c8c8089772/thumbnail_1833000.jpg","/articles/6454188/New-Jersey/Board-approves-refunding-of-2016-school-bonds-district-projects-roughly-957000-in-net-presentvalue-savings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6454188-459a771fb880557a95b2ea689b6ec31c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775200794&Signature=XkvhyMs80FBIGF7hYi1B3G9S0755DBzMiICppB2A7PZ1UFqa4VpYXhPTzJXdIyu~QSymEQkps4VwMNXCsi0PqPqBmiAhdzzFoSUvVddUL2vo4Uk96P7TWR-AwnF54l5AOdqM5fFSt3NDCY12SUiYAf9Xdo2snb1BMgrfPCBJYvCrOlkfSvIMggWg9RYOeOdzAmMD4vmapbyQWGXwfPbZTmA6daaMS9897esk9jzsaZl19p~r67o7TSt4hiQBrUr5umBxcC3VSG-ywnJ4SJbdFVavI6hEyOC3q~jODLl-6Yd-SBOd5ZkPZM6nonJo3RyLhKe7j6~c5j2rXHGj1Kc7EA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Freehold Township Board of Education voted to approve a resolution to refund callable school bonds originally issued in 2016, the district’s school business administrator said during the meeting.

School business administrator Ira Appetavita told the board the refunding was required by law when net present‑value savings reach the typical 3% threshold and said the district expects to save about $957,000 in net present value over a seven‑year refunding. Appetavita said the refunded issuance will not exceed $13,700,000 and that the district’s financing team expects to distribute the preliminary official statement to investors on or about Oct. 29, with a projected sale date of Nov. 5 and a closing date of Nov. 20. Debt service payments were described as scheduled in February and August over the seven‑year term.

The board opened a public hearing on the refunding ordinance and, seeing no public comment, closed the hearing before taking the vote as part of the finance motions on the agenda. Appetavita noted the resolution requires a two‑thirds majority by law when the savings threshold applies.

Outcome: the finance motions, including the item to authorize the 2016 refunding of school bonds, were approved during the board’s roll‑call/voice vote on finance agenda items.

Why it matters: refunding callable bonds can lower the district’s debt service costs and free up projected savings for other district uses. Appetavita estimated the annual reduction in projected debt service at about $137,000 per year over the refunding period.","The board approved a resolution to refund callable 2016 school bonds, authorizing issuance not to exceed $13.7 million, with a projected net present‑value savings of about $957,000 and a planned sale date in early November.","actionData","errors"]

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Freehold Township presents new student-growth targets; district outlines AI guidelines and restorative practices rollout

Board approves personnel and finance package, accepts donations and imposes long‑term student suspension

Board approves refunding of 2016 school bonds; district projects roughly $957,000 in net present‑value savings