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Mahwah Township School District board meeting, Aug 26, 2026

48 min · 0 public speakers

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What happened at this meeting

Mahwah board hears district averaged 77.5 out of 78 on bullying self-assessment 3:08

  • The district anti-bullying coordinator presented the annual harassment, intimidation and bullying self-assessment, reporting a district average of 77.5 out of 78 and 100 investigations, 15 of which were confirmed cases. 3:08
  • One board member reported that the state was looking at a 34% increase on the state health plan and called it the greatest risk to the district's stability. 31:11

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Item by item (10)
  1. Opening and meeting procedures 0:00
    • The meeting was called to order, followed by roll call and the flag salute. 0:00
    • The board opened the meeting for agenda questions, and no one came forward before the board closed it. 0:58
  2. Bullying self-assessment report 2:44
    • The district anti-bullying coordinator reported that the high school scored 77 out of 78 and that every building met or exceeded the requirements in all core elements. 3:08
    • The coordinator said all cases referred to the district were investigated within the 10-day timeline set by law and that in-district safety team training was planned this year. 3:08
    • Asked about turnover on safety teams, the coordinator said the teams were predominantly stable and that turnover was mainly among parent participants. 13:05
  3. Summer programs and recognitions 14:45
    • A district staff member recognized a family's contribution of patriotic American flag crosswalks and described a Habitat for Humanity house that came to fruition this summer. 15:59
    • The staff member said more than 70 students took part in the summer internship and externship program. 19:41
    • A staff member reported that 200 students completed 530 AP exams, with 94% earning a score of 3 or higher, and announced the upcoming retirement of a school nurse at George Washington School after more than 21 years of service. 22:42
  4. Business office and facilities report 25:02
    • A district staff member said the new roof over the high school gymnasium was complete and the Building 5 life skills project was out to bid. 26:45
    • A district staff member said 80 trees were planted during the spring of 2026, and 7 that did not take would be replaced at no additional cost to the district under the installer's warranties. 27:56
    • A district staff member said Resolution 18HH was the board's acceptance of a donation from Amazon that included assorted school supplies, backpacks, electronic accessories and instructional supplies. 28:27
  5. Board committee reports 29:32
    • Michael Galow said the Finance Committee discussed reporting on referendum projects and a public website on their status. 30:27
    • Benjamin A. Kezmarsky said one quote received in May to fix 6 of the lights was for about $85,000, that someone was found for way under $20,000, and that the lights were programmed to light up the first day of school from 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM. 33:27
    • A speaker reporting for the curriculum committee said the district had 23 recent hires and approximately 9 students in a clinical internship program with Ramapo College. 37:24
  6. Remarks on student device policy 35:10
    • One board member said the internet-enabled devices policy addressed the state's bell-to-bell cell phone ban, said they may not fully agree with it, and encouraged parents of high school students to review it. 40:35
    • One board member said it was important that consequences for usage be clear to students and teachers. 42:21
  7. Summer meeting minutes 42:49
    • New business resolutions 44:17
      • One board member voted yes except on item R, saying they still had a few concerns about the policy. 45:02
    • Personnel items 45:25
      • Public comment and adjournment 47:03
        • The board opened the meeting to public comment, no one came forward, and the board moved to adjourn without an executive session. 47:03

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