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Old Bridge board approves routine curriculum and finance packages; discusses stalled bridge and retaining-wall bids
Summary
Trustees approved multiple curriculum, finance and personnel resolutions (curriculum package passed 8-1 on one contested item) and spent substantial time on procurement: a low bid for a high-school outfall/retaining-wall was ruled noncompliant, remaining bids exceeded budget, and negotiations continue on a pedestrian-bridge project with a possible award at the March 17 meeting.
The Old Bridge Township Board of Education on Feb. 17 approved a slate of routine resolutions covering curriculum, finance and personnel and reviewed cost and procurement challenges on two capital projects.
The board voted to approve Curriculum and Professional Development Resolutions 1–20 after a roll-call vote; Miss Mazone voted "no" on item 1 and "yes" on the remainder while other members voted in favor. Finance Resolutions 1–11 and multiple personnel blocks also passed by roll call.
Why it matters: while most agenda items were procedural, the meeting highlighted procurement risk and budget uncertainty that could delay repairs at the high school and affect capital planning. Trustees and staff said they are weighing rebids, negotiations and…
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