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A board member asked district leaders to explore departmentalizing after-school or extra-help days so students do not have to choose between core subjects; the superintendent said he will consult high school administrators and return with options at the next meeting.
New Jersey / School Districts / Holmdel Township School District
A Holmdel resident told the board she was concerned about a school-board candidate who performs in a band whose recent songs include explicit titles and lyrics; the comment was offered for the community’s consideration and did not request board action.
New Jersey / School Districts / Holmdel Township School District
A board member asked the Holmdel Township School District to update an earlier PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) analysis prepared by Acacia Financial; district leaders said they will pursue current figures with the township and report back.
New Jersey / School Districts / Holmdel Township School District
Holmdel Township School District board members debated a proposed change to attendance policy 5113, particularly whether doctor-verified illnesses and students sent home by school nurses should be automatically excused.
New Jersey / School Districts / Holmdel Township School District
Two Holmdel High School students told the Board of Education the proposed policy 6145.3 contains broader, subjective censorship grounds that would conflict with the 2021 New Jersey "New Voices" law; the board approved a block first reading of updated policies but said 6145.3 will be revised before the second reading.
New Jersey / School Districts / Holmdel Township School District
The Holmdel Township Board of Education approved the district handbooks Monday evening after debate about a new grading baseline that reduces the minimum number of major assessments to three, prompting concern that unchanged grade weightings could make single tests disproportionately consequential.
New Jersey / School Districts / Holmdel Township School District
The Holmdel Township Board of Education approved a resolution authorizing outside clinicians from ESS to provide student mental‑health services and psychiatric clearances after public comment; Trustee Tocillo recorded a no vote on item 56 while the remainder of the board voted yes.
New Jersey / School Districts / Holmdel Township School District
Superintendent Dr. Cascone told the Holmdel board the district’s ParentSquare rollout shows high registration rates but lower app adoption, that Crawford’s Corner roadwork will continue with nightly work after 9 p.m., and that aging alarm systems in all four schools require full replacement funded from maintenance reserve after a COPS grant denial.
New Jersey / School Districts / Holmdel Township School District
After reviewing historical senior parking usage and available spaces, Holmdel administrators told the board they expect to accommodate juniors who become eligible to drive this year and will monitor demand in early September.
New Jersey / School Districts / Holmdel Township School District
The board discussed a proposed contract with Effective School Solutions to provide in‑district clinical services, psychiatric clearances and professional development aimed at keeping students in the least restrictive environment; a union representative urged hiring additional district social workers instead of outsourcing.