The Freehold Township School District Board recognized students and staff for regional music and athletic achievements, reviewed enrollment and HIB/SSDS reporting-period data, approved multiple personnel and finance items (bills totaling $4,104,051.78), and voted to enter executive session to consider a residency appeal.
At its January meeting the Freehold Township School District Board of Education approved minutes and committee recommendations, reviewed bills totaling $11,882,612.39, heard reports on enrollment, a districtwide book program and HIB incidents, and voted to enter executive session to discuss FTAA and TWU contract negotiations.
At its reorganization meeting the Freehold Township Board of Education swore in newly elected members, elected Michael Amoroso as board president by roll call, approved vice president, adopted a code of ethics and Robert's Rules, designated administrative signatories and the Asbury Park Press as official newspaper, and set committee assignments for 2026.
The board’s finance committee reported construction documents have been sent to the state and the district remains on track to issue construction bids in February; members approved fiscal items including $6,530,764.65 in bills and claims and noted a federal data delay that postponed the audit.
Board members and administrators paid tribute to departing board member Jeff, highlighting his attendance at school events, preparation for meetings and advocacy for students during three years of service; Jeff delivered farewell remarks urging accountability and parental engagement.
An administrator told the board nine harassment, intimidation and bullying investigations were conducted since the last meeting; eight were confirmed and one was unfounded. The administration also noted a communications award for the referendum website.
The personnel policy and communications committee moved a slate of personnel actions — retirements, resignations, new hires, substitute lists, salary adjustments and policy readings — which the board approved as part of routine business.
Finance committee moved several items including approval of bills and claims totaling $3,692,778.06, discussed replacing aging emergency generators (unit cost $48,000–$60,000) and heard that refinancing of bonds at 2.36% should save taxpayers roughly $1,000,000 on the seven-year portion.
Administrators reported chronic absenteeism data showing improvement for 2024–25 versus 2023–24; only two schools will surpass the 10% threshold that triggers corrective action plans, and the board discussed parent surveys and individualized strategies.
