The Freehold Regional Board of Education provides a public participation period during every meeting, however, we recommend working with building/district administrators prior to the board meeting. In most circumstances, you can get answers to your questions simply by calling the appropriate person in the school district (i.e., principal, school board secretary, or superintendent). For instance, if a parent has a problem with a teacher, the parent should first address it with the teacher and, if the issue is not resolved, the parent should turn to the supervisor and then building administration. If there is still no resolution, the matter should then be brought to the superintendent. The school board should be the last resort.

 

The Freehold Regional Board of Education uses public participation as an opportunity to listen to resident concerns, but not to debate issues or enter into a question-and-answer session. Please be aware that not all issues brought to the board's attention at a meeting will be resolved that evening. The board may respond by seeking additional information/investigation from Dr. Sampson or his designee. While public education can be an emotional issue, and understandably so, the board strives to maintain a certain level of decorum at its meetings. Meetings are recorded and televised, and students often attend or participate in meetings. As such, citizens are expected to maintain a tone of courtesy and civility. 

 

New Jersey's Open Public Meetings Act (also known as the Sunshine Law) specifies nine areas that are to be discussed in an "executive" or closed-door session. Topics discussed in Executive Sessions may include personnel issues, labor negotiations, legal matters, and other issues covered by applicable law. These matters may only be discussed in a closed session, but final voting action will be taken in a public session.