New Jersey / School Districts / Manchester Township School District
Missus Pedrosia told the board that two snow days have pushed the last day of school to Friday, June 19; she also announced Read Across America (Feb. 27), Kinder Prep (03/03/2026 at Ridgeway School, 6 p.m.), and recognized student service via Key Club's Code Blue drive and student achievements.
New Jersey / School Districts / Manchester Township School District
The business administrator told the Manchester Township School District board the governor's address delay will likely push state aid past March 12, the district should budget for reduced federal aid, and projected 30% medical/45% prescription increases could add roughly $2.5–$3 million to next year’s budget; the board discussed Senate bill S115, which could shift about $1.4 million in nonpublic student payments to a county consortium.
New Jersey / School Districts / Manchester Township School District
The Manchester Township School District board moved through routine sections (consent/administrative, personnel, student personnel, special services, athletics and finance) with roll‑call approvals; several abstentions were noted on discrete subitems (including an abstention on item A2 by two members and an abstention noted on personnel item 19).
New Jersey / School Districts / Manchester Township School District
At a regular Manchester Township School Board meeting, Joel Merkin was sworn in as a board member and the board announced appointments to its policy committee, while thanking community participants in a Martin Luther King Jr. tribute.
New Jersey / School Districts / Manchester Township School District
Officials reported an unmodified audit opinion with no findings and presented district finances: enterprise funds down modestly, general fund balance reduced roughly $1.4 million from last year, and rising costs attributed to health benefits, transportation and tuition.
New Jersey / School Districts / Manchester Township School District
At the Manchester Township School Board meeting, the district recognized multiple students for academics, arts and athletics, and highlighted a student-led gift drive for local senior residents; district representatives also thanked volunteers who supported a Martin Luther King Jr. tribute.
New Jersey / School Districts / Manchester Township School District
At its annual reorganization meeting, the Manchester Township School District swore in two new board members, announced election totals for four candidates, and saw a roll-call vote fail to elect a vice-president nominee. Administrative deadlines and a community event were also discussed.
New Jersey / School Districts / Manchester Township School District
District staff presented school-based corrective action plans required under New Jersey guidance for schools exceeding 10% chronic absenteeism; the presentation outlined a three-tier intervention framework and cited credits, truancy and special-education and transport challenges for some populations.
New Jersey / School Districts / Manchester Township School District
The Manchester Township Education Foundation awarded $23,983 in mini-grants across district schools to fund classroom supplies and teacher projects; Ridgeway received $5,893 and Regional Day School $4,384, with other schools also funded.
New Jersey / School Districts / Manchester Township School District
The board recognized students from MTES, Ridgeway, Whiting, the middle school and high school for academic, artistic and athletic achievements, and noted selections to the NJMEA All-State Treble Chorus.