FLEMINGTON, N.J. — The Flemington‑Raritan Regional School District board on Thursday approved routine financial reports, a set of personnel actions recommended by the personnel committee and several operations items, and the board announced it has an agreement to appoint Dr. Burns as acting superintendent pending a public hearing.

The board approved the executive session and regular meeting minutes of Sept. 11, 2025 as written and then moved to approve the report of the board secretary and treasurer of school monies for August 2025. The motion to approve the financial report was seconded by Dr. Bentley and carried on a roll call with all present members voting yes: Dr. Bentley; Dr. Buckleitner; Mr. Cirillo; Ms. Colpis; Ms. Cristotello; Mr. Owen; Ms. Whitley; and Mr. Birkenstock.

Votes at a glance
- Approval: Executive session and regular meeting minutes (09/11/2025). Outcome: approved (voice vote as recorded).
- Approval: Report of the board secretary and treasurer of school monies for August 2025. Motion seconded by Dr. Bentley. Outcome: approved. Recorded yes votes: Dr. Bentley; Dr. Buckleitner; Mr. Cirillo; Ms. Colpis; Ms. Cristotello; Mr. Owen; Ms. Whitley; Mr. Birkenstock.
- Approval: Personnel Committee items 1–20 (includes recommendation to hire two new staff: a teacher at J.P. Case and a district theater technician; updates to job descriptions; additions to substitute list including substitute nurses; reappointment of affirmative action officers). Motion moved by the personnel committee and seconded by Dr. Bentley. Outcome: approved. Recorded yes votes: Dr. Bentley; Dr. Buckleitner; Mr. Cirillo; Ms. Colpis; Ms. Cristotello; Mr. Owen; Ms. Whitley; Mr. Birkenstock.
- Approval: Operations & Transportation items 1–2 (standard bills list and transfer items). Motion and second carried. Outcome: approved. Recorded yes votes: Dr. Bentley; Dr. Buckleitner; Mr. Cirillo; Ms. Colpis; Ms. Cristotello; Mr. Owen; Ms. Whitley; Mr. Birkenstock.

Personnel committee chair Miss Cristotello reported the committee unanimously approved recommendations including two new hires (a J.P. Case teacher and a district theater technician), salary and contract adjustments, leave replacements, and an expanded substitute roster with outreach to registered nurses for substitute‑nurse positions. “The committee began by endorsing the recommendation of 2 new hires, a teacher at JP Case and a district theater technician,” Cristotello said.

New business: the board announced it has reached an agreement with Dr. Burns to serve as acting superintendent for the remainder of the year, pending formal public‑hearing procedures required by the county superintendent’s office. The board said it received county approval to proceed and will publish a 30‑day notice for a public hearing, likely scheduled for late October. Dr. Burns thanked the board for its confidence and said he looked forward to continuing district work.

Ending: The board adjourned after a second public comment period with no additional speakers; members encouraged community engagement at upcoming events, including a district booth at a community day event on Sept. 27.