Hillside BOE Monthly Meeting - 8/20/2026 - Part 1

The Hillside Public Schools Board of Education held their monthly meeting on August 20, 2026. The superintendent provided a detailed report on preparations for the upcoming school year, including student and staff orientations, facility maintenance, technology infrastructure, and updated policies such as the device usage policy and high school uniform implementation. The board discussed communication protocols to improve family engagement and announced a back-to-school resource fair. During public comments, questions were raised about job descriptions for certain administrative positions, the district's contract with NTN for athletic training services, and concerns about outsourcing versus hiring for part-time trainer roles. The finance, education, labor, and policy committees reported on their recent meetings where various agenda items, including contracts and job descriptions, were reviewed. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, labor and contract negotiations, and student matters.