The board accepted the resignation of Angela Deeny (representing Califon Borough and Tewksbury Township) at the Nov. 25 meeting and discussed next steps for filling the seat. The board president said the resignation letter was received and the standard practice for posting and soliciting candidates will follow; the board must appoint a replacement within state timelines or the county superintendent may fill the vacancy after statutory deadlines.

During public comment, Jennifer Cusack of Highbridge criticized the board's recent decision to eliminate student parking fees. She urged the board to consider that parking lots require maintenance, resurfacing and snow removal, and said removing a fee shifts those costs to taxpayers and to students who do not use parking. "Doing away with parking fees for students is simply asking the taxpayers and other students to subsidize the wealthiest students at the school," Cusack said.

Board members discussed posting the vacancy, interview and appointment procedures, and the potential timing for a special election if required by statute. The board also noted routine business: student recognitions, committee reports and upcoming meeting dates.