Old Bridge Board of Education Meeting - 8/18/2026

The Old Bridge Board of Education held a meeting on August 18, 2026, where they approved multiple resolutions including minutes, retirements, curriculum updates, policies, and personnel appointments. Key procurement-related discussions focused on the renewal of a shared services agreement for school resource officers and security coverage, which was noted as essential and separate from bid contracts. The board also discussed food service operations, particularly the potential removal of soda from school lunch offerings due to health concerns and contract stipulations with the food service provider Pomptonian. The board voted to approve finance items 1 through 12, including this shared services agreement extension. Additionally, the board approved various personnel hires and administrative corrections. A significant policy discussion involved the library materials policy, which was separated for a vote and passed with a majority, despite some concerns about potential implications for book availability. No new capital projects or large contract awards were reported during this meeting.