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Metuchen board reviews curriculum, technology budgets; student-safety report shows 15 incidents
Summary
On Feb. 24 the Metuchen Board of Education heard presentations on the proposed 2026–27 curriculum and technology budgets, learned the student safety data system recorded 15 qualifying incidents in Period 1, and received construction and solar/ESIP updates. Board members asked for further cost reductions in tech subscriptions.
The Metuchen Board of Education on Feb. 24 reviewed proposed 2026–27 budgets for the district's curriculum office and technology program and received a student-safety update that the district tallied 15 qualifying incidents for Period 1 (Sept. 25–Dec. 25). The board also heard construction and energy-saving project planning ahead of voting on agenda items.
Doctor Herzog, who presented the curriculum-office budget, said the proposal covers five areas: curriculum writing stipends, office supplies, professional development, systems-management contracts and district-delivered professional development. "The curriculum budget reflects the district's commitment to high quality curriculum and instruction for students and professional growth for our staff," Herzog said. He cited line items including $28,500 for curriculum-writing stipends, about $23,000 for contracted providers, roughly $22,000 for…
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