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Hainesport board approves routine business, personnel changes and security contract
Summary
The Hainesport Township Board of Education on Feb. 18 approved a slate of routine district items including personnel changes, new student clubs for 2025–26, authorization to contract with Tri‑Shield Security for a school security guard, and renewal of occupational therapy services at $80/hour.
The Hainesport Township Board of Education voted on Feb. 18 to approve routine district business, including multiple personnel actions, the creation of new student clubs for the 2025–26 school year and authorization for the business administrator to sign a contract with a private security firm to provide a school security guard.
The superintendent’s report listed district activities and initiatives, including Read Across America plans, a Glow Run fundraiser and an author visit by Jason Patterson. The board approved routine administrative reports on behavior intervention (HIB), the code of conduct, enrollment and the nurse’s report and authorized the superintendent to hire staff to fill vacancies that occur between meetings, contingent on required background checks and certification.
Under Student Services and Community Relations, the board approved multiple policy and regulation items (including policies on electronic communication devices, academic integrity, student grievance procedures, food services, spectator conduct and cooperation with law enforcement) and ratified an updated volunteers list. The board also approved the creation of four new clubs for next school year — volleyball, gardening, crafting and art — and authorized the business administrator to sign a contract with Tri‑Shield Security and Protection to provide a school security guard.
The Human Resources committee approved personnel items including creation of a Substitute Nurse position (PCR# F213‑SUB), the hiring of Amanda Russo as a substitute nurse ($275 per diem), ratification of a part‑time aide from Rowan College at Burlington County for observation, and several resignations and leaves of absence (including a school psychologist resignation effective April 12, 2025). Several leave extensions and amended leave dates were recorded in the minutes.
The Finance/Facilities/Technology committee presented financial reports for January, recommended payment of bills and summarized student activity and cafeteria reports. The board approved a K–2 field trip to the Academy of Natural Sciences (total cost listed as $855), several facilities use requests for PTO and community activities, and the waiver of the SEMI program for 2025–26. The board also approved a one‑year renewal with Our Playground Therapy Services, LLC (Michelle Critelli) for occupational therapy services at $80 per hour for July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026.
All listed motions were carried by roll call as recorded in the minutes. Where the minutes present vote tallies as check marks, individual yes/no counts are not itemized in the document. The meeting opened and closed two public‑comment periods in accordance with district rules; the minutes do not transcribe individual public speakers. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Board members listed in the minutes include President Jason Cardonick, Vice President Bianca Cuniglio and members Larry Brandolph, Melissa Carlton (Dr. Carlton), Jeffrey Duda, Shelby Maccar, Laura MacLachlan, Erin Minero and Jennifer Weres. Superintendent Joseph R. Corn and Business Administrator/Board Secretary Christopher C. DeSanto are recorded as present.
