New Jersey / School Districts / Somerville Public School District
At a Jan. 8 reorganization meeting, the Somerville Public School District Board of Education sworn in four newly elected members, unanimously elected William Kimmick as board president and Amanda Sherwin as vice president, and approved routine organizational items and committee appointments.
New Jersey / School Districts / Somerville Public School District
At its regular meeting the Somerville Board of Education accepted the annual financial report for the year ended June 30, 2025, approved personnel consent items, and accepted a $25,000 Bridgestone donation for adaptive sports. The meeting also featured student musical performances and multiple committee reports.
New Jersey / School Districts / Somerville Public School District
After a lengthy discussion about whether student clubs require board approval, the Somerville Board of Education voted to acknowledge the creation of Club America, a student group focused on limited‑government and free‑market ideas. Two board members recorded 'no' votes and the board agreed to review club‑approval procedures in committee.
New Jersey / School Districts / Somerville Public School District
The Somerville Board of Education this week received detailed timeline and planning updates on a proposed referendum that would fund major renovations and new construction across three district sites.
New Jersey / School Districts / Somerville Public School District
Several community members and the Somerville Education Association publicly thanked board member Luke Sergio for years of service and community involvement. Speakers credited him for supporting athletics, band and extracurricular programs and expressed personal appreciation.
New Jersey / School Districts / Somerville Public School District
The Somerville Board approved two consent motions covering personnel and policy items (items 1–22 and 23–52). Approvals were by roll call; a single abstention from Mister Garcia was recorded on item 33. The board also noted Strauss-recommended policy changes and a committee realignment policy to be reviewed further.
New Jersey / School Districts / Somerville Public School District
The Somerville Education Association told the Board of Education it appreciated a convening between union and district leaders but remains concerned that post-audit responses emphasize compliance over concrete instructional supports and timelines.
New Jersey / School Districts / Somerville Public School District
The Somerville Board of Education approved minutes, the appointment of two student board representatives, and a multi-item consent agenda that included personnel hires and program approvals; roll-call votes were recorded as unanimous for the motions presented.
New Jersey / School Districts / Somerville Public School District
Director of curriculum Mary Kane presented NJSLA results showing district growth in ELA, math and science compared with 20232024 statewide progress; improvements were uneven across grades and subgroups, and administrators flagged changes in state testing that may complicate year-to-year comparisons.
New Jersey / School Districts / Somerville Public School District
The districts anti-bullying coordinator said school-by-school self-assessments exceeded the state's 75% benchmark, and mental-health staff reported a large number of risk screenings and PES referrals last year.