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Washington Township board fails to reinstate Dr. Eric Hibbs; members spar over remote‑participation policy, move to executive session
Summary
At the May 13 Washington Township Board of Education meeting, a motion to reinstate Superintendent Dr. Eric Hibbs from leave failed after multiple abstentions. The board split over financial and procedural concerns, debated Policy 0164.2 on electronic participation, and recessed into executive session for legal advice.
The Washington Township Board of Education on May 13 failed to reinstate Superintendent Dr. Eric Hibbs from leave after a motion drew four yes votes and five abstentions, leaving the district without the superintendent position filled.
The vote came after board members debated the financial and procedural implications of bringing Dr. Hibbs back. During discussion a board member said, “We have a superintendent. We’re paying him. That’s why I’m pushing them and bring them back,” arguing the district should use the existing hire rather than pay an interim. Other members said cost concerns and unanswered budget questions compelled them to abstain.
The question also raised a recurring governance issue: whether the…
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