Laura’s Notes on the 05/06 BHPSNJ BOE Meeting

Having just met a week prior, the 5/6/26 BOE meeting was short and somewhat sweet.

The meeting started off with a presentation by elementary STEAM teacher, Ms. Wilczynski and a group of her students from Thomas P. Hughes that achieved an accolade for their creation focused on helping marine life.

Board business went on to discuss the addendum to the agenda in regard to the change in tuition. Based upon the audited enrollment data, which was not accurately depicted by district software, the price per pupil tuition costs decreased by approximately $1,000.

Dillon raised an interesting point in that the district’s cost per pupil does not account for all enrolled students but is based upon how many students, on average, attend school daily therefore not accurately reporting actual cost per student.

Although the Bonds were sold on April 30, and planning and coordinating of Referendum projects are underway, the BOE reiterated that taxpayers will not feel the full tax impact until 2027.

During the second citizens hearing, Migueis ( NJ21st) discussed the budget vs audit and questioned which is regarded as being the more accurate report.  Ms. Nicholson confirmed that the audit is the most accurate report which designates changes and guides the actual budget. John also commented that he hopes the contract negotiations with BHEA include the role of the BOE in oversight of what happens inside and outside the classroom.

For a deeper dive on agenda items for this meeting see Laura’s Notes on Tonight’s BHPSNJ BOE Meeting Agenda