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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
The Class of 2025 produced a mean SAT score of 1,207; presenters said reading and math averages were substantially above state and national means and described efforts to align CP course gradebooks and departmental rubrics, with board members asking about optional SAT prep and equity implications.
At public comment, Carol Stoner said the district has sidelined academic recognition and questioned changes to honor-roll and principal’s list practices, urging the board to prioritize academic excellence alongside athletics.