FRHSD Board of Education Meeting - August 27, 2026

The Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education held a meeting on August 27, 2026, where key procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. The board approved the superintendent's four-year employment contract extension with a 2.5% annual raise and no additional allowances. Significant capital improvement projects were highlighted, including the completion of new tennis courts at Colts Neck and Marrow High Schools, gymnasium floor and bleacher upgrades at multiple schools, installation of air conditioning units on second floors, and near completion of a wastewater treatment plant at Colts Neck High School. The board also approved transportation route awards and a structural upgrade for the scoreboard at Colts Neck. Policy updates included a revised fee structure for use of school facilities and a new bell-to-bell cell phone policy restricting internet-enabled device use during school hours. Personnel appointments and resignations were approved, including the hiring of a new certified public accountant with extensive experience in public school finance. The meeting included discussions on student attendance policies and academic program updates but focused primarily on facilities improvements, transportation contracts, and policy changes affecting district operations.