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Elizabeth Public Schools Board of Education Meeting Live 06/18/2026
Published: Jun 18, 2026
Community Members Voice Concerns on Educational Equity and Student Support
During the meeting, several community members addressed the board regarding school performance and educational equity. Concerns were raised about the disparity in academic performance between selective schools and neighborhood schools, with data presented showing significant differences in ELA and math proficiency. There were also specific concerns about the educational and emotional impact of placing autism classrooms in trailers, and a parent reported an incident involving their autistic child and a teacher's handling of a grading issue.
Elizabeth Board of Education Honors Retiring Employees with 86 Years of Combined Service
The Elizabeth Board of Education celebrated the retirement of two long-serving employees, Francisco Cuesta and Beth Curtis. Francisco Cuesta retired after 44 years of service, having held various roles including teacher, principal, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, and Chief of Operations. Beth Curtis retired after 42 years as a confidential secretary in the Superintendent's Office. Both were honored with resolutions recognizing their dedication and contributions to the district.
Elizabeth Board of Education Reviews Reports and Approves Agenda Items
The Board of Education meeting included a review of various reports and agenda items. This included minutes from previous meetings, personnel reports, tuition reports, the superintendent's report with professional development requests, authorizations, finance and accounting reports, award of contracts, and committee reports on special education, food and nutrition, school safety, transportation, school property, and finance. Additional items were added to the agenda including resolutions for holidays, contract approvals, and personnel appointments. The board also moved into a private session to discuss personnel and legal matters.
Elizabeth Public Schools Reports on HIB Incidents and Safety Data
A public hearing was held regarding harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB) incidents and student safety data for the period of July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. During this period, 144 HIB investigations were completed, with 51 confirmed cases. The report detailed the bases for these incidents (race, religion, sexual orientation, etc.), the types of incidents (verbal, physical, electronic), and the disciplinary actions taken (suspensions, classroom changes, etc.). Training for staff on HIB reporting and prevention was also discussed.
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