August 5, 2026 - Special Meeting

The Hackensack Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on August 5, 2026, primarily focused on interviewing candidates for two open board trustee positions. After executive sessions to discuss legal and personnel matters, the board appointed Mabel Bonia and Vicki Barh to fill the vacancies. The meeting also included public comments and recognition of Donna Petron Wall's appointment as an elementary school principal. Several personnel resolutions were considered, with one personnel item tabled and others approved by roll call vote. The board emphasized ongoing community involvement and assured continuity in the special services department despite the tabling of a related personnel item.