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Mahwah Township School District board meeting, Sep 16, 2026

1 h 07 min · 1 public speaker

AI in schools ▶ 32:20Safety, weapons and police ▶ 28:48

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Staff updates Mahwah school board on construction projects, life skills room bid 46:52

  • The superintendent presented student safety data and three district goals for the year. 28:48
  • A district staff member gave an update on construction projects at each school and introduced a new project update section of the district website. 46:52
  • The staff member said a resolution under agenda item 18F recommended awarding the Building 5 life skills room project to CalPro Builders in the total amount of $1,560,000. 47:14

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Item by item (13)
  1. Opening and agenda change 0:23
    • The meeting was called to order and a roll call was taken. 0:23
    • Adequate notice of the meeting was stated, and the agenda was rearranged because an executive session was required at the beginning. 1:21
  2. Student representatives report 1:21
    • The SGA president and vice president from the high school reported on start-of-school activities and planning for an October Spirit Week. 2:33
    • The representatives said a school-wide bonfire was planned for October 8th on the lower field and a chalk event for September 27th. 2:33
  3. Executive session 6:09
    • A motion was made to recess to executive session for about 10 minutes. 6:09
    • A motion was later made to reconvene to the public action meeting. 24:03
  4. Public questions on agenda resolutions 24:03
    • A speaker at public comment asked whether $25 million from the state still looked firm and whether a $50 million bond would be issued at once or over 5 years. 25:10
    • An unidentified speaker responded that there was no reason to suspect the state would not provide its share and that the bond had been sold in its entirety, with money going into the district account on July 15th. 26:33
    • An unidentified speaker said the township had no role in paying back the bond. 27:29
  5. Superintendent report 28:31
    • The superintendent presented student safety data system information for January 1st to June 30th, including incidents of violence, vandalism, harassment, intimidation, bullying, weapons and substance offenses. 28:48
    • The superintendent described three district goals: preparing for a comprehensive audit, developing protocols and teacher training for AI, and creating a K through 12 continuum for executive functioning. 32:20
    • The superintendent said the district would welcome Bergen County districts to Mahwah High School on September 29th and that the 18 to 21 year old program was up and running. 38:52
  6. Staff highlights report 43:23
    • A staff member said students and staff working with TEAM raised more than $5,000 to support well building in Burkina Faso. 43:36
    • The staff member reported a second place finish for the volleyball team at an invitational tournament and a 28⁠-⁠12 varsity football victory. 45:03
  7. Construction projects and finance update 46:44
    • A district staff member said the high school roofing project was expected to be completed by the end of September and the new life skills room by spring of 2027. 46:52
    • The staff member introduced a new section of the district website with project lists, a project schedule, construction photos and FAQs. 46:52
    • The staff member said the district applied for a COPS School Violence Prevention Program grant for a project of approximately $174,000, with the grant covering 75% and the district responsible for 25%. 53:51
  8. Board goals and committee report 55:17
    • The speaker leading the meeting listed board goals including negotiations with the contract coming up in 2027, updating the 5000 policy series and maintaining board certification. 58:33
    • The speaker reported the instruction and curriculum committee discussed course name changes, the SOAR curriculum K through 3 and an AI professional development plan for October professional development days. 1:00:48
  9. Board member remarks 58:33
    • Michael Galow noted that the high school chorus and students playing taps contributed to a 9/11 ceremony. 1:02:55
  10. Old business vote 1:03:39
    • A motion on item 17A was made and seconded, and a roll-call vote was taken. 1:03:39
  11. Donations and new business 1:04:08
    • The speaker leading the meeting noted donations of musical equipment and food for teachers' first day back. 1:04:08
    • During the roll call, one board member said yes but recused on check 124996 for the water bill. 1:04:43
  12. Personnel items 1:05:03
    • A motion on personnel item A2HH was made and seconded, and a roll-call vote was taken. 1:05:03
  13. Public comment and adjournment 1:05:28
    • The meeting was opened to the public, no one came forward, and a motion to adjourn was made. 1:05:28

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