New Jersey / School Districts / Haddonfield School District
The district’s audit through June 30, 2025 shows reserves and encumbrances intact but administrators warned declining aid and rising costs could require cuts or tax increases; staff outlined scenarios for 3%, 5% and the legal maximum levy increases and noted ESIP rebates could offset some near-term pressure.
New Jersey / School Districts / Haddonfield School District
New nonvoting student representatives outlined student interest in a homecoming dance, recent midterms, and detailed morning parking congestion worsened by snow and upcoming lot closures tied to the turf field project; students asked the board to find parking solutions.
New Jersey / School Districts / Haddonfield School District
Architects and staff told the Haddonfield School District board that bids for the JF Tatum project came in well above estimates, prompting discussion of descope, rebid or redesign; Hadden was closer to budget. Board members rejected returning to voters for more money and emphasized delivering projects within the referendum plan.
New Jersey / School Districts / Haddonfield School District
At a Jan. 8, 2025 reorganization meeting, the Haddonfield School District board elected Jamie Griffin president, approved Linda Hochul as vice president and adopted a slate of administrative appointments and a code of ethics to remain in force through the next organization meeting in January 2027.
New Jersey / School Districts / Haddonfield School District
Architects and district staff told the Haddonfield School District board that bids for several referendum projects have arrived and some—most notably work on the 1890s building—came in over budget, prompting negotiation under state statute; other projects (window replacements, Tatum additions, auditorium) are moving to bid or design with staggered start dates.
New Jersey / School Districts / Haddonfield School District
Student representative Jeff McKeever told the board that winter sports and the Seal of Biliteracy testing are underway, students placed at national cross‑country competition, and the district raised more than $34,000 and collected 4,755 pounds of food during spirit and Brave Week fundraising.
New Jersey / School Districts / Haddonfield School District
A Colliers representative told the Haddonfield School District board that multi-item construction packages (Tatum and Haddon additions and Memorial High interiors/auditorium) will be combined into a single bid with separate line items and targeted for mid-January openings; fire alarm replacements and required fire suppression for second-floor additions are included, with athletic-field work aiming for March mobilization and summer 2026 completion.
New Jersey / School Districts / Haddonfield School District
The Haddonfield School District board approved a slate of governance items, including monthly HIB and drill reports, the 2026–27 academic calendar, multiple resolutions for nursing and homebound instruction, personnel appointments and finance recommendations. Motions were made and carried by roll call; a small number of abstentions were recorded on some items.
New Jersey / School Districts / Haddonfield School District
The district reported a mean SAT score of 1,207 for the Class of 2025—above New Jersey and national averages—and described new grading-protocol alignment across CP courses intended to standardize assessments and grading practices. Board members discussed whether supplemental SAT prep outside school contributes to differences with peer districts and requested distribution of additional distribution metrics (median, mode).
New Jersey / School Districts / Haddonfield School District
The Haddonfield School District reported results from a new NJSCI survey with 2,325 responses across students, staff and parents; overall mean 3.12/4 with strengths in physical safety and belonging but consistent concerns about negative student interpersonal behaviors, particularly among some grade bands. The district will publish school-level slides and a stakeholder feedback form to prioritize goals.