BOE Meeting 05.21.26 @ 7:30PM

The Evesham Township Board of Education held a meeting on May 21, 2026, which included presentations honoring student achievements in art, academics, and music. The meeting proceeded with routine approvals including annual appointments, meeting minutes, superintendent's report, curriculum and instruction items, and personnel matters. Significant procurement-related discussions focused on technology upgrades, including approval of a new contract for district-wide phone system replacement valued at approximately $86,000, which was budgeted and aimed at cost savings by replacing aging equipment. The board also approved a multi-year project to implement the Ever Alert Dynamic Display PA system across schools to modernize and improve emergency communication. Additionally, the board authorized going out to bid for an energy savings improvement program involving solar panel replacement and expansion, facilitated by energy consultant DCO Energy, aiming to generate alternative revenue and community solar benefits. The meeting included discussions on budget stewardship, grant opportunities, and the superintendent search process. Motions to approve finance and operations items, including these contracts and projects, were passed unanimously.