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Board approves creation of two dedicated autism classrooms
Summary
The Mahwah board approved agenda items distinguishing two classrooms dedicated to autistic programs; the board moved and approved the measure after staff clarified the items are for program creation and require certification by the board secretary to send to the county.
The Mahwah Township Public School District board approved a set of resolutions that include creating two classroom placements dedicated to autism programs. The chair opened new business on agenda items 17a–i; a motion was made by Mister Gallo and seconded by Mister Coughlin. The roll call recorded six "Yes" votes and the items were approved.
An administrator clarified the practical difference between items labeled "h" and "i": the distinction is related to program creation and establishes that there are two separate classrooms dedicated to autistic programs. "It's literally for it to be certified, by the board secretary to be sent to the county," the administrator said, describing the procedural step required after board approval.
The board did not present budget figures or staffing details for the rooms during the Aug. 5 meeting; the action was taken as a certification step toward county processing. Board members did not request further public comment on this item during the meeting.
