Board of Education Meeting 9-15-26

The Montgomery Township Board of Education held a meeting on September 15, 2026, primarily focused on the proposed five-year employment contract renewal for Superintendent Mary McGlaclin. The meeting included a public hearing where community members expressed both strong support and opposition to the contract, particularly debating the justification for a nearly 20% salary increase amid budget constraints and facility maintenance concerns. The board discussed procedural aspects of the contract approval, transparency issues, and the timing of the vote relative to upcoming board elections. Additionally, the board reviewed updates on capital projects such as roofing repairs, discussed the upcoming food service RFP process, and considered curriculum updates including textbook recommendations and advanced placement course expansions. The board ultimately approved the superintendent's contract renewal despite public dissent, emphasizing the importance of leadership continuity and district stability. Other procurement-related items included tabling a contract renewal for therapy services and approving a consulting contract for temporary accounting support due to staff vacancies.