Lacey Township board elects officers, adopts ethics code and committee slate

The Lacey Township Board of Education elected Kim Klaus as board president and adopted five reorganization resolutions at its reorganization meeting, the board announced. The motions included adoption of the code of ethics, a combined statement of results for 2025, parliamentary procedures, board bylaws, policy and regulations, and the annual meeting schedule.

The board opened nominations for president and, after closing nominations, moved and seconded a motion to elect. A roll-call vote recorded affirmative responses from the members present and Kim Klaus accepted the office, saying she was “truly honored and excited to serve as your president for the second year in a row.” The newly presiding chair then opened nominations for vice president and a roll-call vote was taken; the member addressed as “Steve” accepted the role.

Following the officer elections, the board moved to adopt resolutions 1–5 as a package. The motion and second were recorded and a roll-call vote returned affirmative votes from members present; the resolutions were adopted. The board then announced committee appointments effective immediately. Among the assignments, Steve Goen was named chair of the Facilities and Finance Operations Committee; Brandon Hurley and others were listed on multiple standing committees; Carrie Opitz was named an alternate on at least one committee. The board also designated its delegates to the New Jersey School Boards Association and related organizations.

The actions taken at the meeting were procedural and organizational. No policy changes were enacted in this session beyond the formal adoption of the board’s standard reorganization items and committee rosters. The board president closed by outlining expectations for committee communications, attendance, and confidentiality and emphasized that committee chairs should be prepared to answer members’ questions.

The meeting adjourned after brief board remarks and a short comment period.