Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Special Education Safety topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Board OKs special-education placements, safety assessments and school events
Summary
The board approved contracts sending three students to Gloucester County Special Services School District’s MD program (two at $85,950 each; one at $43,540), acknowledged the Anti-Bullying self-assessment, and recorded multiple safety drills and upcoming observances.
Harrison Township school officials on Aug. 18 approved three contracts placing students in Gloucester County Special Services School District’s MD program for the 2025–26 school year and acknowledged district safety and outreach items.
The board approved contracts for Students #28006 and #27000 to attend the MD program at a total cost of $85,950 each (tuition $43,540 plus a 1:1 aide at $42,410). A third placement, Student #30180, was approved at a total cost of $43,540 (tuition only).
Administratively, the board acknowledged completion and the superintendent’s public hearing on the New Jersey Department of Education School Self-Assessment required under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act for the July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025 reporting year and approved submission of the assessment. The board also noted recent safety drills (fire, shelter-in-place, lockdown/active-shooter) conducted across district buildings, approved planned observances (Fire Prevention Week Oct. 6–10; Respect and Anti-Violence Week Oct. 6–10; Red Ribbon Week Oct. 20–24) and approved community events including Teddy Bear Clinics by Rowan College of Burlington County’s Department of Nursing and an Eagle Scout project at Reimagination Garden.
Items in the administration and education sections were approved by roll-call votes, 9–0. The board received no public comment during the meeting.
