July 29, 2026 – Regular Meeting

The Hackensack Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on July 29, 2026, which included a lengthy executive session to discuss legal and personnel matters. Key procurement-related discussions involved the approval of multiple finance resolutions (D1 through D29), including acceptance of grants and community donations, continuation of the School Resource Officer agreement at no additional cost, and capital improvement projects such as the Jackson School playground replacement pending funding identification. The board also addressed multi-year contracts with educational vendors like HMH and McGraw Hill, highlighting challenges in ordering flexibility and efforts to avoid wasteful spending on instructional materials. Personnel actions included the appointment of a new athletic director, Darius Peton, and the non-renewal of the superintendent's contract. Additionally, the board adopted a new policy on internet-enabled devices in compliance with recent state legislation. Public comments focused on special education services, transportation issues, and communication challenges with families, particularly regarding bilingual and special needs students. The meeting concluded with committee reports and encouragement for community engagement in ongoing district initiatives.