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Hainesport Board approves Media/STEAM hire, accepts audit, $2,230 grant and contract for homebound instruction
Summary
At its Nov. 18 meeting the Hainesport Township Board of Education approved the hire of Diana Senatore as Media/STEAM teacher effective Jan. 5, 2026; accepted the district’s annual audit; accepted a $2,230 FOCUS grant; and approved a contract for homebound instruction.
The Hainesport Township Board of Education on Nov. 18 approved several personnel and finance actions, including the hiring of a Media/STEAM teacher, acceptance of the district audit and a small state grant, and a contract for homebound instruction.
Board President Jason Cardonick presided over the public session where Human Resources Chair Jason Cardonick presented personnel items that the board approved by roll call, including the hiring of Diana Senatore as a full-time Media/STEAM teacher (MA Step 8), with a start date of Jan. 5, 2026. The personnel slate also recorded leaves of absence and a resignation that the board ratified.
Finance/Facilities/Technology Chair Larry Brandolph brought forward a package of finance motions that the board approved. The board accepted the 2024–2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) as prepared by Holt McNally & Associates and accepted a FOCUS grant in the amount of $2,230. The board also approved the 2025–2026 school budget calendar, authorized submission of FY 2025–26 projected enrollment, and approved a contract with The Daytime Solution (WalshLegacy, LLC) to provide homebound instruction on an as‑needed basis.
Routine district business was recorded as well: the board listed and ratified facility uses for the 2025–2026 school year (including a PTO Fall Book Fair), reviewed reported safety drills (fire, bomb threat, bus evacuation, evacuation) and approved several field trips for Grades 5 and 8 and BASE classes. Student Services Chair Bianca Cuniglio presented and the board ratified a BASE class Turkey Gram sale (grades K–5) with proceeds to benefit Baker Boys.
Superintendent Joseph R. Corn and School Business Administrator Jake Bryson were recorded as present for the meeting and led several of the reporting items the board accepted. The public comment period included remarks from Sanjay Bhakta, who thanked the board and community for support in electing him to the board and said he looks forward to contributing.
The board voted to go into executive session under N.J.S.A. 10:4‑12 for matters exempt from public discussion; the record shows the board entered closed session at 7:22 p.m. and returned to public session at 7:34 p.m. The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:35 p.m.
