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Mountainside Board votes to advertise RFP for feasibility study on changing high‑school send‑receive relationship
Summary
The Mountainside Board of Education approved a motion to advertise a request for proposals to study whether the district should sever its current send‑receive relationship for high‑school students, citing the expiring contract and committee work. The motion passed by roll call.
The Mountainside Board of Education voted to advertise a request for proposals (RFP) for a feasibility study to explore severing the district’s current high‑school send‑receive relationship and entering a relationship with another district.
At the meeting a board member moved “that the Mount Side Board of Education advertise a request for proposals, RFP, for a feasibility study pursuant to NJSA 18A:38‑13 to explore the possibility of severing the send receive relationship for its high school students and entering into such a relationship with another district.” The motion was seconded and discussed briefly before a roll‑call vote.
The Chair noted the district’s existing contract is due to expire in two years, saying, “our contract is expiring in 2 years. 01/02/2027.” Following the discussion the board approved the motion by roll call.
Why it matters: the study, if funded, would examine legal, financial and educational implications of changing where Mountainside sends its high‑school students. The motion specifically referenced state law (NJSA 18A:38‑13), which governs send‑receive relationships and related procedures.
What happens next: the board will advertise the RFP and accept proposals; the feasibility study would precede any formal step to change the district’s arrangement and is intended to provide the data and analysis necessary for further decisions.
Who said it: the motion was made by a board member on the send‑receive committee and seconded by another member. The Chair led the roll call and announced the vote outcome.
