New Jersey / School Districts / Lacey Township School District
The Lacey Township School District board approved routine consent agenda items — minutes, bills, transfers, personnel, donations and professional days — with several abstentions and recusals recorded on the public record.
New Jersey / School Districts / Lacey Township School District
At its reorganization meeting the Lacey Township Board of Education elected Kim Klaus as president, adopted five reorganization resolutions including the code of ethics and meeting schedule, and announced committee assignments; the board also heard ethics training and public comment.
New Jersey / School Districts / Lacey Township School District
The board recognized three departing members including Linda Walker (33 years), accepted an audit with no findings, named Students of the Month, and approved routine personnel, finance and program items by roll call.
New Jersey / School Districts / Lacey Township School District
After extended public comment alleging Open Public Meetings Act problems and a court order restraining implementation of the Nov. 20 appointment, the Lacey Township Board of Education rescinded that prior action and voted to appoint Carrie Opitz; one member recused and the court’s temporary restraints remain in place.
New Jersey / School Districts / Lacey Township School District
Multiple public commenters accused the district of special‑education compliance failures and named the acting superintendent in complaints; the board and speakers debated whether the board should act while litigation and investigations continue.
New Jersey / School Districts / Lacey Township School District
Superintendent Zelensky told the board the Nov. 4 bond referendum passed by a wide margin and will enable $30 million in roofing and HVAC upgrades across six schools, with an anticipated $11.5 million in state aid and no projected tax increase for debt service.
New Jersey / School Districts / Lacey Township School District
Multiple public commenters criticized proposed Policy 0167 limiting public participation, questioned a proposed $883,000 preschool playground expense (not yet approved) and raised concerns about selection and compensation for interim administrators and HR positions.
New Jersey / School Districts / Lacey Township School District
The board announced the tragic death of a student, thanked the crisis team for preparing support plans and reminded students about counseling resources; the meeting also recognized AP teachers and named November seniors of the month.
New Jersey / School Districts / Lacey Township School District
After interviewing four candidates in closed session, the Lacey Township Board of Education unanimously nominated Carrie Opitz to fill a board vacancy; the board will require a background check before swearing her in next month.
New Jersey / School Districts / Lacey Township School District
A Lacey Township parent told the school board she obtained an emergency court order after the district failed to provide services required under her child’s IEP and said she received no follow-up from district officials.