Lacey Township board approves consent agenda; superintendent cites highest AP results in six years

The Lacey Township Board of Education resumed its public meeting after an executive session and moved through a routine consent agenda, approving personnel appointments, budget transfers and service agreements while the superintendent reported improved Advanced Placement results.

The board began by reading a public-notice resolution under NJSA 10-4-6, the Open Public Meetings Act, saying it would meet in executive session to discuss anticipated or pending litigation, attorney–client privileged matters, a proposed termination of a service contract with Synergistics, contract concerns related to Knoll Walk and negotiations with the LTEA. After the closed session the board reconvened for public business and proceeded with votes on the consent agenda.

Superintendent (title) reported district academic data and acknowledged staff support. “66.5 percent of our AP students score a 3 or above,” the superintendent said, adding that the district administered 376 AP exams, “the highest mark we've had in 6 years.” He thanked Mister Zelensky for mentoring during the transition and congratulated staff and students on the gains.

Committee reports and staff updates covered facilities and finance. The facilities update noted progress on the high school roof and the Cedar Creek project. Finance discussion included an upcoming fact-finding meeting related to the LCDA contract and a review of referendum interest earnings. The Department of Education approved the district’s preschool funding application. The board also confirmed continuing in the school health benefits system and reported plans to add Frontline time-and-attendance to streamline payroll.

Food services updates said NutriServe is onboarding and that Don Gibson resigned as food service manager; the board did not announce a replacement. The district is entering a shared-services agreement for girls wrestling with Central Regional High School. The business office reported it has received 21 OBRA requests since April; board counsel flagged recent OPRA updates.

Votes at a glance
- Approve meeting minutes (page 2a1): approved; roll call recorded (yes: Missus Opitz, Mister Hurley, Ms. House and Missus Claus; Doctor Forney abstained on the June 26 item but voted yes on May 22). (motion passed)
- Approve list of bills (page 2a2): approved; roll call unanimous among present members. (motion passed)
- Approve transfers (A3, A4, S1701): approved; roll call recorded as affirmative. (motion passed)
- A5814 (finance and facilities): approved; roll call recorded as affirmative. (motion passed)
- Tuition and transportation items (page 4): approved; roll call recorded as affirmative. (motion passed)
- Other consent items (A16–A19, page 4–5): approved; roll call recorded as affirmative. (motion passed)
- Donations (page 5): approved; roll call recorded as affirmative. (motion passed)
- Programs and curriculum items (page 5): approved; roll call recorded as affirmative. (motion passed)
- Certificated personnel D1–D15: approved; one abstention recorded on item D9. (motion passed)
- Non-certificated personnel E1–E11: approved; roll call recorded as affirmative. (motion passed)

During personnel actions the superintendent announced staff moves: Missus Kilmery will transfer back to Winelco Harbor School and Mister Chesley will assume the role at Cedar Creek. The board noted the HR manager is on leave and summer hiring is underway.

The board adjourned following the consent votes. No public commenters addressed the board during the meeting.