Evesham board approves consent, curriculum, finance, personnel and policy items; strategic planning updates shared

The Evesham Township School District Board of Education approved its consent and routine agenda items during Monday’s meeting, including the minutes and packages spanning administration, curriculum, finance, personnel and policy.

A motion to approve minutes was moved by Mister Peelman and approved after a roll-call vote with one abstention recorded. Subsequent motions to approve administrative items and the curriculum package (items 8.1–8.9) were moved and seconded; roll calls recorded board members voting yes and each motion carried. The finance and operations package (items 9.1–9.12) and personnel item 10.1 were likewise approved on roll-call votes.

In committee reports, the strategic planning process was summarized: the public meeting portion has concluded, results are posted on the district website, and the information will be compiled into an action plan with a presentation expected in March. The curriculum committee reported it received five proposals for an ELA curriculum audit; the committee will review submissions and expects to choose a vendor for approval at the December meeting.

Board members also commended PTAs, PTOs and the Evesham Education Foundation for fundraising and community support; examples included a recent foundation bag‑bingo event. The meeting concluded with the board saying it will continue to review outstanding matters and adjourned after a motion by Mister Thompson.

Votes at a glance: Minutes approved (motion by Mister Peelman; roll call: majority yes, one abstention); Administrative items approved (roll-call: unanimous as read); Curriculum items 8.1–8.9 approved; Finance items 9.1–9.12 approved; Personnel item 10.1 approved; Policy items 11.1–11.4 approved. The meeting adjourned on a motion by Mister Thompson.