Linden Board of Education Meeting | August 20, 2026

The Linden Board of Education held its regular meeting on August 20, 2026, focusing primarily on preparations for the upcoming 2026-27 school year, including student enrollment, facility upgrades, and policy updates. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of facility use, equipment such as refrigerators and washers for life skills rooms, and contracting Brian Osborne for administrative leadership coaching. The board also addressed budgetary matters, including refusal of certain funding due to course sequence requirements and ongoing efforts to secure additional funding through community and federal partnerships. Policy discussions centered on implementing a new "bell-to-bell" law restricting student use of personal internet-enabled devices during school hours, with enforcement measures and accommodations outlined. The board approved multiple motions related to finance, education, planning, policy, and personnel, including appointments contingent on funding. No new contracts or large capital projects were specifically awarded during this meeting, but facility improvements and policy implementations were highlighted as ongoing priorities.