Warren Township Schools: Minutes for January 23, 2023

Minutes for January 23, 2023 Archived Minutes

A regular business meeting of the Board of Education was held this day at the Warren Middle School, 100 Old Stirling Road. The public was welcome to attend in person or virtually through the online Zoom platform. The following is a record of that meeting.

I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Board President Daniel Croson.

Open Public Meeting Statement – Mr. Croson read the following statement:

Re: Chapter 231 P.L. 1975: “The adequate notice of this regular meeting as required by the open public meetings act was provided by the posting, mailing/delivery, and filing of this notice on January 9, 2023. This notice was on that date posted on the bulletin board in the Township Office, sent to the Courier News and TAPinto Warren, and filed with the Township Clerk of the Township of Warren, all in accordance with the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act.”

II. Pledge of Allegiance – Mr. Croson led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.

III. Roll Call

Present: David Breeze, Natalie Feuchtbaum, Laura Keller, Scott Otto, Ryan Valentino, Todd Weinstein, Patricia Zohn and Daniel Croson

Absent: Mehul Desai

Also Present: Dr. Matthew Mingle, Superintendent, Christopher Heagele, Board Secretary, and members of the public and press.

IV. Minutes

● Mrs. Zohn moved the following:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the public minutes of the January 3, 2023 Board Meeting.

The motion was seconded by Mr. Brezee and approved by a 8-0 roll-call vote.

V. Correspondence and Information

● Dr. Mingle reported on correspondence; HIB and suspicious activity .

· HIB Information

Total # of Investigations:			Total # of Determined Bullying Incidents:
	2			0

· Suspension Report

In School:			Out of School:
	1			0

VI. President's Remarks - Mr. Daniel Croson

Mr. Croson welcomed the public to this evening’s meeting.

Mr. Croson announced the members and chairs of the 2023 Board committees.

Mr. Croson thanked Mayor Gary DiNardo and Deputy Mayor George Lazo for meeting with himself and Mrs. Zohn earlier this week.

VII. Superintendent’s Remarks - Dr. Matthew Mingle

Dr. Mingle congratulated the boys and girls math teams.

Dr. Mingle reported that there is a significant rise in Covid cases in the district.

Dr. Mingle reported that, starting on February 6, Board meetings will be held at each elementary school, on a rotating basis, beginning with Central School.

Dr. Mingle read a resolution recognizing School Board Recognition month in New Jersey.

VIII. Presentations

● Audit Report - Mr. Steve McDermott, Suplee, Clooney & Company - Mr. McDermott presented on the Fiscal Year 2022 audit of the district’s finances.

IX. Discussion

● Annual Review: Board Norms for Communications and Operations - Ms. Keller wanted to add language regarding the review of committee minutes. The board agreed to a clarifying change for adoption at its next meeting.

X. Committee Reports

● Curriculum, Communications, and Technology Committee - No Meeting

○ Ryan Valentino - Chair, Mehul Desai, Natalie Feuchtbaum, Todd Weinstein

● Finance, Operations, and Security Committee - January 18, 2023

○ Patricia Zohn - Chair, David Brezee, Scott Otto, Ryan Valentino - Mrs. Zohn reported that the Finance Committee met on January 18. They discussed:

Cash flow projections of district investments.
Referendum project budget - Parette Somjen Architects and Mr. Heagele provided a revised budget, which is over budget by $1.3 million. Additional costs must be borne by the district in some way.
Fire Alarm Proposal - Original proposal in the minutes. Additional information provided in today’s Superintendent’s Update.
Minor changes made to the Committee Goals for approval at tonight’s meeting.
Review of the audit and the audit finding contained in the Administrative Management Report.
Reviewed food service vendor selection for the 2023-2024 school year. Discussed the need for a payment vendor as well.
2023-2024 Budget - Significant information is available on the January 18 Finance committee minutes.
Committee discussed the 2023-2024 budget drivers. (Salaries, Healthcare, Insurance Casualty, and the PERS Employer Contribution)
In light of these increases, the administration will provide a list of cuts for 2023-2024 at the committee’s next meeting.

10. Security audits ongoing - When all presentations are complete, the administration will provide the Board with an executive summary in executive session.

11. All Board members will have a budget buddy as well as opportunity to meet with the Business Administrator in a meeting of 1 or 2 members at a time regarding the budget.

● Personnel and Negotiations Committee - No Meeting

○ Laura Keller - Chair, David Brezee, Todd Weinstein

XI. Public Commentary (agenda items only)

Note on public input at BOE meetings: Board Policy #0167, adopted on June 18, 2018, provides for public participation in Board of Education meetings. Such participation is governed by the following rules:

A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by an announcement of his/her name, address, and group affiliation, if applicable;
Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to three minutes’ duration. If necessary, the public comment portion of the meeting may be extended fifteen minutes with Board approval;
No participant may speak more than once on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard;
All statements, questions, or inquiries shall be directed to the presiding officer and any questions or inquiries directed by a participant to another Board member shall be redirected to the presiding officer who shall determine if such statement, question, or inquiry shall be addressed by the presiding officer on behalf of the Board;
When the Board of Education is conducting its meetings either virtually or in a hybrid environment, members of the public may also submit comments no later than 9:00 AM the day of the board meeting via email to BA@warrentboe.org or hardcopy mail to the district office.

The portion of the meeting during which participation of the public is invited shall be limited to fifteen minutes (limit may be adjusted at the discretion of the presiding officer as circumstances dictate).

None

On motion by Mr. Valentino to close public commentary, seconded by Ms. Keller, the motion was approved by a 8-0 voice vote.

XII. Items for Board Consideration/Action

Mr. Brezee asked for the motion B.7. be pulled for a separate vote.

On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Ms. Keller, the consent items A.1., through A.3., B.1., through B.6., B.8., B.9., and C.1., through C.15., were approved by a 8-0 roll-call vote.

On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Ms. Keller, the consent item B.7., was approved by a 7-1 roll-call vote. (Mr. Brezee voted no.)

The Superintendent recommends that it be:

A. Education

A.1. HIB Report

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the HIB Report submitted by the Superintendent for the period ending on January 3, 2023.

A.2. Bedside Instruction

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the bedside instruction through EI,US (LearnWell) for Student #7467273250, beginning January 9, 2023, at an hourly rate of $44.50, at a cost not to exceed $4,746.

A.3. Bedside Instruction

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the bedside instruction through Silvergate Prep for Student #8784618692, beginning January 12, 2023, at an hourly rate of $40, at a cost not to exceed $2,400.

B. Finance/Operations/Transportation

B.1. Payment of Bills

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the month of January 2023 in the amount of $2,016,612.97.

B.2. Board Secretary's and Treasurer's Report

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the report of the secretary for the month of December 2022.

WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on December 31, 2022.

FUND	CASH BALANCE	APPROPRIATION BALANCE	FUND BALANCE
(10) General Current Expense Fund	$5,942,892.07		$1,484,579.02
(10) General Current Expense		$0.00
(11) Current Expense		$1,174,908.87
(12) Capital Outlay		$21,692.55
(13) Special Schools		$4,463.20
(20) Special Revenue Fund	($128,096.011)	$631,904.14	$0.00
(30) Capital Projects Fund	$764,052.12	($135,940.59)	($1,653,267.26)
(40) Debt Service Fund	$179.41	$0.00	$0.00
TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS	$6,579,027.59	$1,697,028.17	($168,688.24)
Wealth Mgmt - Capital Reserve	$9,000,000.00
Wealth Mgmt - Operating	$500,000.00
Wealth Mgmt - Capital Projects	$7,607,000.00
TOTAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT	$17,107,000.00
(60) Milk Fund	$18,250.80	($27,900.00)	$14,113.49
(61) Juice and Water Fund	$46,002.37	($18,547.77)	$48,174.64
TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS	$64,253.17	(46,447.77)	$62,288.13

WHEREAS, in compliance with law and code the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the district board of education, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education accepts the above reference reports and certifications and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, in compliance with law and code, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary's monthly financial report (appropriation section), to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of law and code and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the year.

B.3. Budget Transfers for Month of January 2023

RESOLVED, the Board of Education ratifies the following transfers between budget line items that have been approved by the Superintendent of Schools and that are now being reported to the Board pursuant to Policy 6422

	TO:		FROM:
1.	11-000-213-600-030-00-00	Health Supplies - District - CS	11-000-213-300-030-00-00	Health Purchased Services - CS	$270
2.	11-000-213-600-033-00-00	Health Supplies - District - MS	11-000-213-300-033-00-00	Health Purchased Services - MS	$270
3.	11-000-213-600-035-00-00	Health Supplies - District - MHS	11-000-213-300-035-00-00	Health Purchased Services - MHS	$270
4.	11-000-213-600-040-00-00	Health Supplies - District - ALT	11-000-213-300-040-00-00	Health Purchased Services - ALT	$270
5.	11-000-213-600-050-00-00	Health Supplies - District - WS	11-000-213-300-050-00-00	Health Purchased Services - WS	$270
6.	11-000-219-390-030-08-00	CST - Purchased Prof. Svcs. - CS	11-214-100-320-030-08-00	Autism - Educational Services - CS	$5,000
7.	11-000-219-390-033-08-00	CST - Purchased Prof. Svcs. - MS	11-214-100-320-030-08-00	Autism - Educational Services - CS	$5,000
8.	11-000-219-390-035-08-00	CST - Purchased Prof. Svcs. - MHS	11-000-217-320-040-08-00	Extraord. Services - Prof. Svcs.- ALT	$10,000
9.	11-000-219-390-040-08-00	CST - Purchased Prof. Svcs. - ALT	11-000-217-320-040-08-00	Extraord. Services - Prof. Svcs.- ALT	$5,000
10.	11-000-219-390-050-08-00	CST - Purchased Prof. Svcs. - WS	11-000-217-320-040-08-00	Extraord. Services - Prof. Svcs.- ALT	$5,000
11.	11-000-230-334-000-01-00	Architect & Engineering Services	11-000-230-331-000-01-00	Legal Services	$8,000
12.	11-000-230-630-000-01-00	BOE - Meeting Supplies	11-000-230-610-000-01-00	Administration - Supplies	$60
13.	11-000-252-580-000-11-01	Workshops & Travel - Technology	11-000-252-500-000-11-01	Technology - Purchased Services	$200
14.	11-000-270-515-000-10-00	Special Ed Transportation - Jointure	11-000-270-518-000-10-00	Special Ed Transportation - ESC	$2,000
15.	12-120-100-730-035-11-01	Instructional Equipment - Tech.-MHS	11-000-222-300-035-11-01	Ed Media-Prof. & Tech. Services-MH	$3,936

B.4. Travel Approval

Whereas, in accordance with State of New Jersey School District Accountability Act (A-5) and the Warren Township Schools’ Policy 6471-School District Travel, travel by school district employees and Board of Education members must be approved in advance.

Now Therefore Be It RESOLVED, the Warren Township Schools Board of Education approves the following expenses for faculty, staff, administrators, and board members for seminars, conferences and workshops. The expense includes travel costs, if applicable:

Name	School	Workshop/ Conference	Location	Month/Yr	Cost
Daniel Lorimor	District	School Safety and Violent Event Incident Management Training	Flemington	Feb 7, 2023	$224
Michael Pate	B&G	Asbestos Safety Training for Custodial and Maintenance Personnel	Somerset	Mar 14-15, 2023	$411
Myranda Shimko	MS	New Jersey Association of Middle Level Education	Middletown	Mar 15, 2023	$174
William Kimmick	District	Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development	Denver, CO	Mar 31, Apr 1 - 4, 2023	$2,503
Alison Tugya	CS	Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development	Denver, CO	Mar 31, Apr 1 - 4, 2023	$2,474

All of the above travel has been approved by the Superintendent. The School Business Administrator shall track and record these costs to ensure that the maximum amount is not exceeded.

B.5. Purchase of Electric - Alliance For Competitive Energy Services

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the resolution to purchase electricity through the Alliance for Competitive Energy Services, effective June 1, 2023 through May 31, 2028.

B.6. Purchase of Natural Gas Services - Alliance For Competitive Energy Services

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the resolution to purchase Natural Gas through the Alliance for Competitive Energy Services, effective June 1, 2023 through May 31, 2028.

B.7. Fire Alarm Project Architect Proposal

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following contracts with its Architect of Record, Parette Somjen Associates, for the projects listed below. Authorization includes any necessary updates of the district’s Long Range Facilities Plan, if required, as well as the solicitation of bids for the various projects listed.

Project Name

Project Scope

Cost Not

to Exceed

Fire Alarm Upgrade

Angelo L. Tomaso School

NJDOE State Application No: 35-5470-040-21-1000

The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the replacement of all fire alarm devices with new. New fire alarm components to be installed include new addressable smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, heat detectors, horn and strobes, monitor modules, beam detectors, and magnetic door holders. The intent is for construction to occur during summer 2024.

Professional Fee:

$31,900

Reimbursable Fee:

$1,595

Fire Alarm Upgrade

Central School

NJDOE State Application No: 35-5470-030-21-3000

Professional Fee:

$27,600

Reimbursable Fee:

$1,390

Fire Alarm Upgrade

Mt. Horeb School

NJDOE State Application No: 35-5470-035-21-1000

Professional Fee:

$32,300

Reimbursable Fee:

$1,615

Fire Alarm Upgrade

Warren Middle School

NJDOE State Application No: 35-5470-033-21-2000

Professional Fee:

$60,100

Reimbursable Fee:

$3,005

Fire Alarm Upgrade

Woodland School

NJDOE State Application No: 35-5470-050-21-1000

Professional Fee:

$28,400

Reimbursable Fee:

$1,420

B.8. School Employees’ Health Benefits Program Waiver Payments

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 52:14-17.31a, in conjunction with N.J.S.A. 52:14-17.46.11, permits employers participating in the School Employees’ Health Benefits Program (“SEHBP”) to unilaterally establish an amount to be paid to employees who agree to waive their health benefits coverage in exchange for a cash payment; and

WHEREAS, the employer has sole discretion as to whether or not to offer employees health benefits waiver payments which are not subject to the collective bargaining process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-17.31a(c); and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education previously offered an incentive for eligible employees who waive medical insurance in the amount of 25%, or $5,000, whichever is less, of the amount saved by the employer because of the employee's waiver of coverage; and

WHEREAS, the supporting waiver language has been removed from the agreements with each of the district’s bargaining units; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education is exercising its discretion in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-17.31a(c) to offer an incentive for eligible employees who waive medical insurance;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of the Township of Warren, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey, that it will offer an incentive for eligible employees who waive medical insurance in the amount of 25%, or $5,000, whichever is less, of the amount saved by the employer because of the employee's waiver of coverage for Calendar Year 2023; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an employee who has health benefit coverage through a spouse or from another source, other than the State Health Benefits Plan or the SEHBP, and who can demonstrate same to the Business Administrator, may elect to forego all or a portion of his/her medical, dental and/or prescription coverage for a full year and receive a cash payment of twenty-five percent (25%) of the premium savings to the Board of Education, or $5,000, whichever is less, of the amount saved by the employer. Said payment will not be considered salary, nor will it be considered pensionable. The Business Office shall provide the forms by which an employee shall waive coverage and apply for payment; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an employee who has waived all or a portion of his/her medical benefit coverage will be allowed to restore such coverage on an immediate basis, without the necessity of a health questionnaire for the employee or his/her family members, in the event of a hardship or change of life event. Reentry to all health benefit coverage for reason of hardship or change of life applies only in the following situations, which result in the loss of health benefits coverage through the employee's spouse or other source:

● Termination of employment (proof of termination of benefits required);

● Legal Separation (a copy of decree is required);

● Group contract/policy terminated (proof of termination of benefits required);

● Disability of spouse which eliminates benefits (proof of termination of benefits required);

● Divorce (a copy of the decree is required);

● Death of Spouse (a copy of death certificate is required);

● Military Discharge (a copy of DD214 is required);

Application under these circumstances must be made within sixty (60) days of the life event to the Board of Education's Payroll/Benefit Office.

In addition, any employee who has waived all his/her health benefit coverage may automatically restore his/her coverage by applying during the open enrollment period during any year. The reinstatement date under such conditions will be January 1. It will not be necessary for any employee or his/her family members to complete a Statement of Health (proof of insurability) to restore coverage during the open enrollment period.

B.9. Finance, Operations, and Security Committee Goals

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the revised Finance, Operations, and Security Committee goals for the 2022-2023 School

Year:

● Support the implementation of year two strategic plan priorities that focus on Finance, Operations, and Security:

○ Evaluate the district’s safety and security procedures and identify opportunities for enhancement.

○ Implement referendum projects.

○ Implement short-term lunch programs and plan for long-term lunch program implementation.

○ Update the long-range capital plan.

● Advise the board regarding the development of the 2023-2024 budget.

● Review the impact of new residential development on district operations and finances.

C. Personnel/Student Services

C.1. Employment for the 2022-2023 School Year

RESOLVED, upon recommendation from the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the following Personnel items including the emergent employment of the following employees (indicated by *) conditional upon the final approval by the New Jersey Department of Education The Board further authorizes the submission of an application for emergency hiring pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1, et. Seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:6.14.12, et. Seq., if applicable Staff members shall be paid in accordance with provisions in their collective bargaining agreement and/or in accordance with a schedule provided to all employees prior to the beginning of the contract or school year.

Name

Position/PCR

Location

Degree

Step

Salary

Effective Date

Tenure

Discussion

Lynn Kaplan

Leave Replacement Teacher

WMS

$93,476

On or about January 24, 2023 through June 30, 2023

To replace employee #2053

Miguel Rubio

Part-Time Custodian

(10 month)

04-30-10/abe

N/A

$16,000

January 17, 2023 through June 30, 2023

To replace employee #0522

C.2. Substitute Teachers

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following to be appointed as substitute teachers for the 2022-2023 school year.

Name

Lauren Mansour

Paola Cordoba

Faith Lettire

Braishna Khattak

C.3. Leave Request

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following leave requests:

Employee ID	Paid/Unpaid
#1132	FMLA - December 6, 2022 through on or about January 17, 2023 (paid)
#1194*	FMLA - November 28, 2022 through January 27, 2023 (paid)
#1715	FMLA - February 14, 2023 through March 15, 2023 (paid) FMLA - March 16, 2023 through May 8, 2023 (unpaid)

*(This motion supersedes the previous motion approved on November 21, 2022)

C.4. Non-WTEA Stipend Position 2022-2023

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Non-WTEA Stipend Position for 2022-2023:

Name	Position	Amount
Ann Marie Christou	After-School Activities Coordinator	$1,600
Jessica Decelle	After-School Activities Coordinator	$1,600

*(This motion supersedes previous motion from July 18, 2022.)

C.5. Warren Academy Courses - Instructor Stipend 2022-2023

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff for reimbursement as an Instructor. Each instructor will be reimbursed at the WTEA contractual rate $50.00 per hour.

Staff Member	Course	Date	Prep Hours	Instructor Hours	Cost Total Not to Exceed
Nancy Andrews	Let’s Move! Create a Kinesthetic Classroom	February 13, 2023	1	1	$100
Nancy Andrews	Incorporating New Technology into your Classroom	February 22, 2023	1	1	$100
Cynthia Cassidy	Make & Take Instructional Strategies for Middle Grades	February 8, 2023	3	1	$200
Kimberly Bostory	Make & Take Instructional Strategies for Middle Grades	February 8, 2023	3	1	$200
Kimberly Bostory	Make & Take Instructional Strategies for the Elementary Classroom	February 15 & 16, 2023	4	2	$300
Cynthia Cassidy	Make & Take Instructional Strategies for the Elementary Classroom	February 15 & 16, 2023	4	2	$300
Christina Mancino	Cooperative Discipline	February 8, 2023	3	1	$200
Kristen Stoyanov	Next Generational Guided Reading	February 12, 2023	4	2	$300
Michelle Zgombic	Helpful Tech Tips for Paraprofessionals	February 15, 2023	3	1	$200
Michelle Zgombic	Let’s Build a Website!	February 22, 2023	3	1	$200
Michelle Zgombic	Using Canva with your Students	March 21, 2023	3	1	$200
Michelle Zgombic	Authentic Assessment	March 29, 2023	3	1	$200

C. 6. Social Media Parent Presentations - Staff

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following employee for Social Media Parent Information sessions in the 2022-2023 School year, at the WTEA contractual rate of $50 per hour per employee, for a total cost not to exceed $200.00.

Name
Carol Brown

C.7. Long Term Substitute

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following individual as a Long Term Substitute:

Name	Effective Date	Replacing Employee #
Lois Wagner	November 29, 2022 through on or about January 27, 2023	#1194

*(This motion supersedes the previous motion approved on November 21, 2022)

C.8. Approval to Create Positions

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves to create the following position for 2022-2023 school year:

Location

Position

Full-Time Equivalent

District

Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist

02-00-22/bom

20 hrs per week

C.9. Speech Consultant

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Kara Penney as a speech consultant starting in February 2023, for up to 10 days to assist with speech sessions and/or performing evaluations, at a rate of $351.41 per day and at a cost not to exceed $3,514.10.

C.10. Sidebar - Employee #2053

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the sidebar agreement between the Warren Township Board of Education and the Warren Township Education Association regarding employee #2053.

C.11. Sidebar - Employee #1920

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the sidebar agreement between the Warren Township Board of Education and the Warren Township Education Association regarding employee #1920.

C.12. Special Education Service Provider List

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Service Provider addition for the 2022-2023 school year:

Name	Rate
Bartky HealthCare Center, LLC	$1,500 for Psychiatric Evaluation with written report

C. 13. REACH Parent Presentations - Staff

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following employees for a REACH Parent Information session* in the 2022-2023 School Year, at the WTEA contractual rate of $50 per hour per employee, for a total cost not to exceed $200.00.

Names
Susan Kline	Susan Cooper
Nancy Andrews	Brielle Tuozzo

*The district may use ESSER funds for this session.

C.14. Retirement/Resignation

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the retirement/resignation

of the following staff:

Name

Position

Location

Retirement/

Resignation

Dates of Service

Rebecca Plurad

Preschool Paraprofessional

32.5 hours

08-35-08/bne

Resignation

August 29, 2022 through January 20, 2023

Rachel Rothchild

Grade 1 Teacher

02-40-22/bnp

ALT

Resignation

August 29, 2022 through March 24, 2023 (or sooner if a replacement is found)

C.15. Transfer/Change in Assignment

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transfer/change in

assignment of the following district staff:

Name

Effective Date

From

Natalie Hornak

January 24, 2023 through June 30, 2023

Paraprofessional,

MH 30 hrs

$28,220

08-35-08/bnt

1:1 Paraprofessional

MH 32.5 hrs

$30,572

08-35-08/bne

XIII. Unfinished Business

None

XIV. New Business

None

XV. Public Commentary (any topic)

A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by an announcement of his/her name, address, and group affiliation, if applicable;
Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to three minutes’ duration. If necessary, the public comment portion of the meeting may be extended fifteen minutes with Board approval;
No participant may speak more than once on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard;
All statements, questions, or inquiries shall be directed to the presiding officer and any questions or inquiries directed by a participant to another Board member shall be redirected to the presiding officer who shall determine if such statement, question, or inquiry shall be addressed by the presiding officer on behalf of the Board;

● Ms. Mariette Dzeletovic, King George Road - Had a question regarding hold-in-place policy at Warren Middle School.

Dr. Mingle addressed the question regarding the recent hold-in-place at Warren Middle School.

On motion by Mr. Weinstein to close public commentary, seconded by Mr. Valentino, the motion was approved by a 8-0 voice vote.

XVI. Adjourn

On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Ms. Keller, the meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m.

Minutes submitted by,

Christopher Heagele

Board Secretary