Wall Township announces Navy NJROTC memorandum of agreement; board hears HIB scores and facilities updates
May 20, 2026 | Wall Township Public School District, School Districts, New Jersey
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Superintendent Mr. Scarano told the Wall Township Board of Education on May 19 that the district has a memorandum of agreement with the U.S. Navy to establish and operate a Navy Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (NJROTC) unit at Wall High School.
"This is an exciting and proud moment for our district," Scarano said, noting the agreement will deliver enhanced Navy funding and allow the district to move forward with a second military instructor partially funded by the United States Navy. He thanked administrators and staff — including Dr. Hannerhan, Miss McCann and Colonel Jax — for sustained efforts to bring the program back to Wall Township public schools.
Board members praised the recovery and upgrade of the district’s naval program. Board member Mr. Buffa described decisions made while the program was previously on probation and credited administrators for actions to preserve the program. A public commenter later asked how many students are required to maintain the program; staff answered that two teachers will be assigned and that 50 students are needed to sustain it.
The superintendent also reported harassment, intimidation and bullying (HIB) review scores using New Jersey Department of Education metrics. The district score was reported as 77 of 78 possible raw points. Reported school scores were: Wall High School 77, Wall Intermediate 77, Allenwood 77, Central 77, Old Mill 78, West Belmar 77, and Wall Primary 77. Scarano said full scoring breakdowns are available in the agenda packet and on the district website.
Facilities updates included progress on athletic field upgrades: turf installation is largely complete, lights are up and the track area is being prepared; the district plans to hold graduation on the lower athletic field with the new turf. Board members thanked the community for supporting the referendum that funded facility improvements.
The board approved the evening’s consent agenda by roll-call vote. Recorded votes were 'Yes' from Miss Adams, Miss Pavier, Miss Bby, Mr. Buffett, Mr. Diovani, Miss Lawler, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wander and Mr. Mal (9 yes votes); no 'No' or abstentions were recorded on the roll call recorded in the meeting.
The meeting adjourned following the consent vote.
"This is an exciting and proud moment for our district," Scarano said, noting the agreement will deliver enhanced Navy funding and allow the district to move forward with a second military instructor partially funded by the United States Navy. He thanked administrators and staff — including Dr. Hannerhan, Miss McCann and Colonel Jax — for sustained efforts to bring the program back to Wall Township public schools.
Board members praised the recovery and upgrade of the district’s naval program. Board member Mr. Buffa described decisions made while the program was previously on probation and credited administrators for actions to preserve the program. A public commenter later asked how many students are required to maintain the program; staff answered that two teachers will be assigned and that 50 students are needed to sustain it.
The superintendent also reported harassment, intimidation and bullying (HIB) review scores using New Jersey Department of Education metrics. The district score was reported as 77 of 78 possible raw points. Reported school scores were: Wall High School 77, Wall Intermediate 77, Allenwood 77, Central 77, Old Mill 78, West Belmar 77, and Wall Primary 77. Scarano said full scoring breakdowns are available in the agenda packet and on the district website.
Facilities updates included progress on athletic field upgrades: turf installation is largely complete, lights are up and the track area is being prepared; the district plans to hold graduation on the lower athletic field with the new turf. Board members thanked the community for supporting the referendum that funded facility improvements.
The board approved the evening’s consent agenda by roll-call vote. Recorded votes were 'Yes' from Miss Adams, Miss Pavier, Miss Bby, Mr. Buffett, Mr. Diovani, Miss Lawler, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wander and Mr. Mal (9 yes votes); no 'No' or abstentions were recorded on the roll call recorded in the meeting.
The meeting adjourned following the consent vote.
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