Hillside BOE Meeting - 6/18/2026 - PART 2

The Hillside Public Schools Board of Education held a meeting on June 18, 2026, where they approved multiple labor and finance agenda items, including appointments and reappointments of administrative and teaching staff for the 2026-2027 school year. Key procurement-related discussions involved the establishment and funding of various reserve accounts such as emergency, capital projects, and maintenance reserves to manage unanticipated expenditures and reduce strain on the general fund. The board also addressed motions related to audit corrections, tax levies, and policy items, with several members abstaining from votes on specific items. Additionally, the board clarified that no new administrative positions were added despite fiscal constraints, emphasizing reappointments of existing staff and ongoing vacancies. The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of collaboration with the township, fiscal challenges, and community engagement activities, with no new procurement contracts or vendor selections reported.