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Resident alleges procurement rule breach over $3,500 community workshop contract

Middlesex Borough Board of Education · January 14, 2026

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Summary

A public commenter told the Middlesex Borough Board of Education that a roughly $3,500 workshop contract appeared to have been signed and performed before board approval and without the purchasing agent’s signature; the commenter said they have consulted counsel and may seek emergency relief if the practice recurs.

During the meeting’s second public comment period, an attendee raised a procurement concern about a community workshop contract described in the transcript as costing about $3,500.

The commenter said they reviewed the administrative code and spoke with the board attorney, and reported that the contract was signed and performed prior to board approval and without the purchasing agent’s signature. "The only person who could sign contracts, seems to be the purchasing agent, which would be, Miss Giordano. So on that contract, Miss Giordano signature was not on the ... contract,'" the commenter said. They added they had consulted counsel and "have a draft emergency order to show cause, and I will file it if it does happen again."

Board staff responded during the first public comment period that the transfers item (9908) had been moved into public content on the BoardDocs portal and confirmed the personnel transfer of John Hillia to principal of early childhood education, effective July 1, 2026. The transcript does not include a direct, itemized reply from administration addressing the timing of the contract signing or the purchasing-agent signature for the workshop contract.

What to watch for next: The allegation was not resolved during the meeting. If the commenter proceeds with legal action or the administration provides documentary evidence of contract timing and signatures, the board may be required to provide clarifying records or take corrective steps. Reporters and residents seeking verification should ask the business administrator for the contract document, the purchase order, board-approved minutes showing contract approval (if any), and the BoardDocs audit trail.