Public Notice — Cranford
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The Cranford Board of Education retroactively awarded professional service contracts on July 28, 2025 for board attorney and student services for the 2026–2027 school year. The contracts and award resolution are available for public inspection at the Board Secretary's office.
Key Takeaways
- Awards were retroactive and approved July 28, 2025
- Contracts cover period 7/1/26–6/30/27
- Board Attorney contract not to exceed $178,424
- Student services contract (audiology/teacher of deaf) not to exceed $67,000
- Contracts available for inspection at 132 Thomas Street, M–F 9–4
Research context
What to do next
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Inspect the award resolution and contracts
Visit the Board Secretary at 132 Thomas Street between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday–Friday, to review the resolution and full contracts.
- 2
Contact the Board for questions
Call or email the Cranford Board of Education office (use contact information on their website) to request clarifications about specific contract terms.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I inspect the awarded contracts?
- At the Board Secretary's office, 132 Thomas Street, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM.
- Who was awarded the Board Attorney contract and for how much?
- Jennifer Osborne, ESQ was awarded the Board Attorney contract not to exceed $178,424 for 7/1/26–6/30/27.
- What student services were contracted and what is the amount?
- Bergen County Special Services (audiological and teacher of the deaf) was awarded a contract not to exceed $67,000 for 7/1/26–6/30/27.
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Legal terms in this notice
- Professional service (N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5(a)(1))
- A service by licensed professionals exempt from competitive bidding when judged unique or extraordinary.
- Retroactive award
- An award approved after the contract period began, validating prior service or payments.
Full Notice Text
PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICETOWNSHIP OF CRANFORDBOARD OF EDUCATIONNOTICE OF AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICESThe Cranford Board of Education met on July 28, 2025 and retroactively awarded the following contract without competitive biddingas a professional service (or extraordinary, unspecifiable service) pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A.5a(1). The resolution of award and thecontracts listed below are available for public inspection in the Office of the Board Secretary located at 132 Thomas Street from 9:00A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday.Contract Name Nature of Award Contract Period Not to ExceedJennifer Osborne, ESQ Board Attorney 7/1/26 – 6/30/27 $178,424.00Methfessel & Werbel, PCBergen County Special Audiological and Teacher of the 7/1/26 – 6/30/27 $67,000.00Services School District Deaf and EvaluationsEducational EnterprisesDivisionChildren’s Specialized Hospital Speech, Physical and 7/1/26 – 6