During the meeting’s public comment period a speaker representing Hamilton Township requested that the district start a street‑hockey club at Cedar Creek and Oak Crest so students could qualify for free access to municipal fields under local ordinances.

The speaker said multiple township governments (Hamilton, Galloway and Egg Harbor Township) enforce ordinances that require payment if a group is part of a for‑profit league. The speaker requested that the district recognize the activity as a school club so the students could use fields for practices at no charge; parents indicated they would provide coaches and could assume stipend or supervision costs. The speaker also requested the district consider the club in the 2026 budget year and asked the board to clarify liability and supervision requirements.

Board members advised the speaker to schedule a follow‑up meeting with the superintendent, principals and the district solicitor to discuss liability and the procedural steps for creating a school club. One board member said they would arrange a meeting with the speaker and bring in the solicitor if the district is to assume liability.

Later in the public comment period a Cedar Creek student asked about club reimbursements after reporting different answers from advisors about reimbursing students who purchase supplies. A district official advised the student and adviser to meet with Mr. Parker (identified earlier in the meeting as the district official overseeing presentations) and the school principal to work through proper pre‑approval procedures; the official said reimbursements are possible when the proper procurement and documentation steps are followed in advance.

No board vote resulted from the public comments; board members suggested staff follow up with the speaker and the student to clarify policy and next steps.