Independent auditors told the Marlboro Township Board the district’s FY24–25 audit found no internal control issues or material weaknesses but included an "emphasis of matter" tied to a new GASB standard that increases the reported accumulated‑absence liability on the financial statements from the previously noted ~$2.5M footnote to about $20M on the face of the statements; auditors said this is a reporting change, not a cash obligation.
After students raised concerns about selecting Lunar New Year as a snow‑day makeup, the superintendent proposed and the board approved a compromise: designate a one‑session makeup day so families observing the holiday can be marked excused with a parental note without harming attendance records.
The board reviewed the curriculum budget (a 4.4% increase driven by IXL Spanish, an Acadience screener and an ATLAS curriculum platform) and a special‑education budget decrease driven by one‑time prior‑year costs; administrators proposed raising integrated preschool tuition from $8,280 to $10,000 for 2026–27 to narrow an operating deficit.
Following public testimony urging appointment of Valentina Mendez and five candidate interviews, the board appointed Christopher J. Smith to the vacant seat by a 5–3 roll call vote; the meeting included sustained public calls for stronger civility and safety protocols related to prior harassment allegations.
At its Jan. 20 meeting the Marlboro Township Board of Education recognized staff and student achievements — including a middle-school blood drive on March 14 — and presented awards for arts and STEM competitions.
Parents and board members pressed for proactive, searchable access to library holdings and age-banding of materials during a long debate over policy 2535 (Library of Material); the board removed 2535 from tonight’s vote for further work.
The district reported $5.3 million in referendum funding and gave departmental budget previews for technology and security; trustees tabled a proposal to hire a consultant/search firm (not to exceed $15,000) for a business-administrator search and operations review.
At the Marlboro Township School District reorganization meeting the board elected 'Mr. Cohen' president by a 5–4 roll-call vote and Jenna Carrero vice president 5–3 after contested nominations and speeches calling for unity and professionalism.
Residents urged the board to revisit the use of schools as polling locations and to adopt a civility/resolution framework; the board discussed NJSBA guidance versus state law and said it will follow state law and seek further documentation.
The board announced Melissa Goldberg will not take her seat; the board declared a vacancy, will post it immediately (target close ~Jan. 26), interview candidates publicly Feb. 3, and must fill the seat within a 65-day statutory window or risk county intervention.
