Bayonne Board of Education OPEN WORKSHOP & PUBLIC MEETING

The Bayonne Board of Education held an open workshop and public meeting on August 26, 2026. The meeting included a presentation of a donation of 1,000 Zoe's Peace Packs aimed at supporting student mental health. A significant portion of the discussion focused on the status and future of a proposed school construction referendum for a new school at St. Andrews. Board members debated concerns about delays, the need for transparency, and the process for moving forward with appointing an architect and legal counsel through RFPs. There was disagreement about whether to proceed with the current architect and legal counsel or to issue new bids, with some trustees emphasizing the urgency to advance the referendum process to benefit the district's students. The board also voted to appoint Melissa Alexander to serve on the board. No final resolution was passed regarding the referendum, but the discussion highlighted the importance of community involvement and fiscal responsibility in capital improvement projects.