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Closter Board accepts NJQSAC review, extends Comprehensive Equity Plan through 2024–25
Summary
The Closter Board of Education on July 23 accepted the state NJQSAC district performance review naming Closter 'high performing' and approved extending the district's Comprehensive Equity Plan for the 2024–25 school year; the board also affirmed two Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying findings and approved routine policy items and facility‑use agreements.
The Closter Board of Education voted July 23 to accept the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (QSAC) district performance review and to extend the district's Comprehensive Equity Plan (CEP) through the 2024–25 school year.
Superintendent Vincent McHale summarized the report to trustees, saying Closter scored 100 percent in fiscal management, governance, operations and personnel, and 86 percent in instruction and program. "The district was originally scheduled for 2020 but was rescheduled," McHale said, and he described the overall scores as consistent with Closter's status as a "high‑performing district." Trustees approved the acceptance by roll call.
The board also voted to affirm the superintendent's decisions on two Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying incidents reported at Tenakill Middle School (TMS‑2324‑48 and TMS‑2324‑49). The affirmation was part of a set of omnibus motions (Motions A–J) that included approval of the district's Virtual or Remote Instruction Plan for 2024–25, a contract for before‑ and after‑school enrichment services and multiple facility‑use renewals.
Curriculum matters reviewed and approved by the board included applications for New Jersey Child Assault Prevention (NJ CAP) grants for Hillside and Tenakill schools, and the re‑adoption and update of Northern Valley Curriculum Center guides across subjects including English, mathematics, computer science and physical education. The Board approved the district's Mentoring Plan and Professional Development Plan for 2024–25.
Board President Ms. Finkelstein and committee chairs emphasized that the CEP extension reflects the district's ongoing compliance activity and that staff will continue training and reporting required by state rules. The motions passed unanimously among trustees present; two members were absent.
