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Board returns to three standing committees; superintendent evaluation timeline discussed
Summary
After debate about committee transparency and workflow, the board voted to restore a three-committee structure and began the superintendent evaluation process.
Washington Township’s Board of Education voted to return to a structure with three standing committees after members debated whether committee meetings provide necessary information before votes.
A board member moved to “go back to the original structure of three standing committees” (business/finance/facilities; student activities and communications; instructional affairs/other) and the motion was seconded. The board conducted a roll call and the motion passed; multiple board members registered “Yes” during roll call and the minutes record the motion as accepted.
Board members and the superintendent also discussed the superintendent evaluation process. The board confirmed the standard process: the superintendent completes a self-evaluation online, the board reviews materials and the board president distributes copies to members before the evaluation is discussed in a subsequent meeting. Dr. Eric Hibbs said he would begin assembling evidence and start the self-evaluation process when ready.
Several board members emphasized reconstituting committees so small groups can review materials and report back at work sessions, while others cautioned that committee membership and scheduling must allow full-board transparency. After the vote the board asked members to email committee preferences to the board president and to use Zoom for committee meetings if needed.
The board did not adopt additional policy changes to the evaluation process at this meeting; timelines and committee assignments were left to follow-up communications.
