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Superintendent reports NJQSAC provisional status, Title funding and a proposed bell-to-bell device ban; board approves consent agenda
Summary
Superintendent reported a provisional "high performing" NJQSAC finding, plans to apply for federal Title funding and to lead a Title 3 consortium, and introduced a state-required bell-to-bell ban on student internet-enabled devices (procedures to be proposed in August). The board approved routine minutes and a multi-item consent agenda by roll call.
During the Wood-Ridge Board of Education meeting on July 13, the superintendent reported several district updates and the board completed routine approvals.
Superintendent Miss Dobrow said the district received an interim designation of "high performing" in the June 2026 NJQSAC initial review and that the district awaits formal confirmation from the state. She also reported the district will apply for federal Title funds and that, because Title 3 multilingual-learner awards can be below $10,000, the district will join a consortium (with Rochelle Park and the Moon hockey School District as previously organized) and serve as the lead this year to meet program thresholds and handle paperwork.
On student-device policy, the superintendent said a law enacted by the governor requires a ban on student-held internet-enabled devices during the school day (a "bell-to-bell" ban). She said the board has a first reading of a policy and regulation, that procedures and implementation options (central lockers, student lockers, security pouches or similar) are being developed, and that the board is legally bound to adopt a policy by Sept. 1; principals and administration will communicate detailed procedures before the start of school.
The board also handled routine business and approved the minutes of the June 15, 2026 meeting and a grouped consent agenda that included curriculum items, personnel appointments, policy/regulation approvals, facility requests, finance items (a bills list and budget-certification) and board operations items, by roll-call votes. Roll-call votes recorded "Yes" from the named members present.
