Stillwater board affirms three HIB findings and approves behavioral-services contract capped at $30,000

The Stillwater Township Board of Education voted to affirm the superintendent's findings in three 2025–2026 Harassment, Intimidation, or Bullying (HIB) cases (Case #1-2526, #2-2526, #3-2526). The affirmations were presented under Education & Curriculum items and approved by roll call; one board member abstained on the HIB affirmations while voting in favor of a related services contract.

Separately, the board retroactively approved a revised professional services contract with Brett DiNovi & Associates to provide behavioral and educational services starting Nov. 1, 2025 and concluding June 30, 2026. The contract includes specified rates (behaviorist $140/hr up to 6 consultant hours/week; clinical associates $60/hr for 2.5 hours/week; functional behavior assessments 15 hours @ $140/hr) and is capped at a total cost not to exceed $30,000. The motion was moved by Mrs. Valeich and seconded by Mrs. Frey and passed by roll call.

The meeting record does not provide additional details about the incidents that led to the HIB findings, nor does it list remedies or follow-up actions tied to those specific cases in the public record; the board's action was to affirm the superintendent's prior determinations. The services contract is intended to provide behaviorist and clinical supports under terms summarized at the meeting; the contract duration and dollar cap were specified, but individual service schedules and identified students were not discussed in public session.