A documented review of board conduct across 2025-2026 reveals recurring issues involving attentiveness, procedural confusion, and governance boundaries.

At the February 10, 2026 Hardyston BOE meeting, questions about budget knowledge, superintendent search confidentiality, and board ethics raised concerns about governance standards.

At Hardyston's January 2026 budget workshop, visible phone use during key budget deliberations prompted an OPRA request and renewed concerns about focus, transparency, and board accountability.

The Hardyston Board of Education's meeting on January 20, 2026, was marked by constructive discussions and significant decisions that will shape the district's educational...

At the January 6, 2026 Hardyston Board of Education meeting, Donna Carey said she did not recall approving FCS staffing changes. Official minutes document repeated recorded votes over multiple years.

The Hardyston Board of Education's Jan. 6, 2026 reorganization meeting included swearing-in, HIB and audit updates, key personnel decisions, and early budget planning for 2026-27.

A look at how the Kids First majority's conduct has coincided with the departure of experienced leaders-and the real costs borne by the district.

A recent response from the mayor offers an unexpected holiday gift: a clearer picture of how far removed Hardyston's leadership has been from the regionalization process.

While some Hardyston BOE members attended the regionalization meeting, Board President Donna Carey and other Kids First-aligned members were absent, followed days later by another absence at the TR...

At the December 9, 2025 Hardyston Board of Education meeting, President Donna Carey delivered glowing send-offs for outgoing members Tony Alfano and Jean Barrett. The speech was big on claims - and...