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Long Beach Island school board holds closed session on one HIB allegation; hears update on grade school sale
Summary
At a Dec. 16 executive session, the Long Beach Island Board of Education discussed one alleged Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying incident and received an attorney update on the sale of the LBI Grade School, including a bid award and an escrow agreement; the board returned to public session at 6:20 p.m.
The Long Beach Island Board of Education met in closed executive session on Dec. 16, 2025, at the Long Beach Island Elementary School to discuss student matters and attorney/client issues, according to the meeting minutes.
Superintendent Dr. Peter Kopack reported that one alleged Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) incident was under consideration during the executive session. The minutes record the allegation only in count and do not provide identifying details or further specifics about the matter.
Board attorney Erin Jensen provided an attorney/client update concerning the sale of the LBI Grade School. Jensen’s update, as recorded in the minutes, covered the bid award and an escrow agreement; the minutes do not include additional transaction details.
Meghan Lee, the district business administrator and board secretary, recorded that board members Dr. Chung, Ms. Hagler, Dr. Oros, Mrs. Raber, Mr. Wright, Mrs. Hoffacker and Mrs. Southwick were present; Mrs. Linkewich and Mr. Schragger were absent. At 6:20 p.m. a motion was made to adjourn the executive session and return to public session; the motion carried with all in favor.
Because the meeting was held in executive (closed) session and the minutes cite attorney/client privilege and student matters, the minutes limit public disclosure. No votes on the sale or other formal actions beyond adjournment are recorded in the minutes provided.
