Board of Education News & Notes

The Flemington-Raritan Regional Board of Education held a regular meeting on May 13, 2026. Below is a recap of the meeting:

• All motions were approved. Agenda.
• The Board welcomed student presenters, recognized a student and honored retirees. Photos featured below.
• Dr. Burns presented the results of the 2025-2026 Annual Anonymous School Feedback Surveys. View the presentation here.
• Dr. Burns commended our graduating 8th-graders on their upcoming promotion on June 19. The district is proud of the students' hard work and dedication. We look forward to celebrating their achievement at their move up ceremony.
• Dr. Burns reminded the school community of the 10th Annual Color Run on May 17. He shared a heartfelt thanks with the committee members, volunteers and all those who help make this event a success. Click here for Color Run details.
• This meeting was livestreamed. Click to access Recordings of Board of Education meetings.

• Tiger Honor Cord Project ~ This program encourages students to demonstrate leadership, citizenship, volunteerism, and upstander behavior both in school and in the community. Students earn digital honor badges by completing acts of service, responsibility, kindness, and positive leadership. Those who complete all four badge categories receive the Tiger Honor Cord to wear during their 8th-grade promotion ceremony, celebrating their positive impact and commitment to the school community.
• Tiger Tribe ~ This group of over 30 students serves as tutors and lunch pals to other classmates. They play games, demonstrate real-world life skills, help foster social connections and promote learning. They are proud to be peer leaders and to contribute positively to school climate.
• Athletics ~ Student athletes at J.P. Case are proud of their own personal growth and their teams' successes this year. They practice hard and compete with great pride. They demonstrate good sportsmanship, thrive through teamwork, and persevere with dedication and commitment to their sport, their teammates and to their own athletic goals. Way to go, Tigers!

The Board of Education recognized Francis A. Desmares School 3rd-grader Jack Osvald for his artistic achievement. Each year, the district selects a piece of student artwork to feature on a postcard distributed to all FRSD employees during Teacher Appreciation Week, held this year from May 4–8. This year, it was Francis A. Desmares School’s turn to choose the featured artwork, and art teacher Ms. Marie Corfield selected Jack’s piece. Created in marker and inspired by artist Faith Ringgold’s Story Quilts, the colorful collage-style work features snow-capped mountains, a smiling sun, a polka-dot hot air balloon, rolling green hills, a roller coaster, and a Ferris wheel framed by a fabric-inspired border. The Board commends Jack for his creativity and for contributing to the district’s long-standing Teacher Appreciation Week tradition with his vibrant and imaginative artwork.

Special thanks is shared with the Flemington ShopRite for donating flowers.

The Board approved a resolution addressing the sharp rise in health insurance costs for school employees across New Jersey. These costs have been increasing much faster than inflation and are placing significant pressure on school budgets and local taxpayers. The Board noted that if these trends continue, schools may be forced to make difficult budget decisions that could affect programs, staffing, and student services. The resolution calls on state leaders to provide immediate relief from these rising costs and to work toward long-term changes that would make school employee health benefits more affordable and sustainable in the future.

Please click this link to view Board Committee Reports prepared by the Board and presented by each Committee Chairperson during the meeting. Each summary provides a brief overview of the notable business of each Board committee that was discussed and approved this month but is not a comprehensive list of action items.

• R 4211.3 - Consulting Outside the District.

All Board-approved policies and regulations are available online here.

The Board of Education will hold an annual retreat meeting on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 6 PM at Reading-Fleming Intermediate School. The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 7 PM at J.P. Case Middle School. View the full schedule here.

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Foster social, emotional, and academic growth within a connected learning community;
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