Warren Township Schools: Minutes for June 10, 2024

Minutes for June 10, 2024 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 Patricia Zohn

Open Public Meeting Statement – Mrs. Zohn 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 11, 2024. 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 – Mrs. Zohn led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.

III. Roll Call

Present: Laura Keller, Richard Molfetta, Scott Otto, Stephen Toor, Ryan Valentino, Todd Winstein and Patricia Zohn

Absent: Mehul Desai and Natalie Feuchtbaum

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

IV. Minutes

● Ms. Keller moved the following:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the public minutes of the April 29, 2024 Board Meeting.

The motion was seconded by Mr. Valentino and approved by a 7-0 roll-call vote.

V. Correspondence and Information.

● Dr. Mingle reported on HIBs and suspension reports.

· HIB Information

Total # of Investigations:			Total # of Determined Bullying Incidents:
	6			1

· Suspension Report

In School:			Out of School:
	7			3

· Fire Drills

ALT	Central	Mt. Horeb	Woodland	Middle
May 21	May 14	May 28	May 7	May 24

· Security Drills

ALT	Central	Mt. Horeb	Woodland	Middle
May 29	May 6	May 6	May 15	May 3
Hold / Animal Call	Hold / Animal Call	Lockdown Active Shooter	Hold / Animal Call	Bomb Threat

VI. President's Remarks - Mrs. Patricia Zohn

● Mrs. Zohn welcomed all to tonight’s meeting and,

○ Thanked the Middle School for its relationship with the American Heart Association (motion B.19).

○ Informed the public that three seats on the Board will be up for election in November.

VII. Superintendent’s Remarks - Dr. Matthew Mingle

● Dr. Mingle welcomed all to tonight’s meeting and,

○ Thanked all staff and administrators for their help with end of year events.

○ Announced a water safety program for 2nd grade students in partnership with the Basking Ridge YMCA.

○ Announced that several Warren Township School students won prizes in a recent countywide fire safety contest.

○ Lastly, it was announced that one of our students’ won a Bronze Award in the New Jersey Speech and Debate Online Festival.

VIII. Presentation

● Special Recognition - Warren Middle School Softball Team

○ Mr. Villar congratulated and introduced the coaches and student athletes that are part of our championship softball team.

IX. Discussion

● School Calendars and Election Days

○ Mrs. Zohn introduced a discussion on the use of our school buildings as polling locations during the 2024-2025 school year, and how that need will impact the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school calendars. Dr. Mingle gave additional information to the Board regarding the actual experience on Primary Day (June 4, 2024). Ms. Keller gave a report of the Ad Hoc Calendar Committee meeting held on June 5, which provided for two options. Ms. Keller outlined the two options under consideration. Mrs. Zohn opened the discussion to the Board members, and reminded the public that they can comment during the first public commentary.

X. Committee Reports

● Curriculum and Technology Committee - May 13, 2024

○ Stephen Toor - Chair, Mehul Desai, Rich Molfetta, Laura Keller - Alternate

■ Mr. Toor reported that the committee discussed:

Second grade swimming
ELA curriculum changes
Various curriculum projects
Necessary revisions to school curriculum

● Finance, Operations, and Security Committee - June 3, 2024

○ Patricia Zohn - Chair, Scott Otto - Vice Chair, Ryan Valentino, Rich Molfetta - Alternate

■ Mrs. Zohn reported that the Finance Committee met to discuss:

Capital Resolution Transfer (B.16.)
Five Year Capital Improvement Plan (B.12.)
COPS Grant (B.13.)
Additional Architectural Projects (B.17.)
Five Year Security Plan (B.11.)
Printer Purchase (B.15.)
PILOT Agreement (B.14.)

The committee also got an update on the Woodlands Crosswalk.

● Personnel, Negotiations, and Communication Committee - No meeting

○ Laura Keller - Chair, Natalie Feuchtbaum, Todd Weinstein, Stephen Toor - Alternate

● Ad Hoc Strategic Planning Committee - May 23, 2024

○ Laura Keller - Chair, Stephen Toor, Patricia Zohn

■ Ms. Keller reported that the strategic plan committee met on May 23. Ms. Keller provided a brief review of the plan for a new Strategic Plan, with the first step of hiring a facilitator. The committee also approved goals for the committee (A.9.).

● Ad Hoc Calendar Committee - June 5, 2024

○ Stephen Toor - Chair, Laura Keller, Patricia Zohn, Todd Weinstein - Alternate

■ The report from this meeting occurred under Section IX: Discussion.

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).

The Board of Education welcomes and encourages input from the public. Being mindful of privacy rights regarding students and board employees and to avoid any potential liability on the part of the speaker, the board discourages references to specific individuals. While directing your comments or questions to the board president, please understand that the public comment portions of the meeting are not structured as question and answer sessions but rather are offered as opportunities for you to share your thoughts with the board. The board president may need to refer an issue to the superintendent if the particular issue has not been handled through the appropriate chain of command with the school district. However, responses may be provided at the end of this session. There are times when comments and questions will require additional fact gathering before a response is provided.

● Courtney Vilanova, Briarwood Drive East - Spoke on the Board’s decision regarding changes to the calendar because of the election.

● Nancy Andrews, WTEA President - Spoke on the Board’s decision regarding changes to the calendar because of the election.

On motion by Mr. Otto to close public commentary, seconded by Mr. Toor, the motion was approved by a 7-0 voice vote.

XII. Items for Board Consideration/Action

Mrs. Zohn pulled consent item A.5., for a separate vote.

On motion by Ms. Keller, seconded by Mr. Weinstein, the consent items A.1., through A.4., A.6., through A.9., B.1., through B.19., and C.1., through C.15., were approved by a 7-0 roll-call vote.

On motion by Mr. Weinstein, seconded by Mr. Otto, the consent item A.5. Option 1 (close for November election only), was approved by a 5-2 roll-call vote. (Ms. Keller and Mr. Toor 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 May 13, 2024.

A.2. Bedside Instruction

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves bedside instruction as follows:

Student

School

Start Date

Amount

9216913383

EI,US (LearnWell)

May 22, 2024

$1,960.00

Not to exceed

A.3. Out-of-District Placement - 2023-24 School Year

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Out-of-District 2023-24 School Year contract with Somerset County ESC for the following student:

Student

School

Start Date

Amount

4909472105

Somerset Academy

May 28, 2024

$4,939.00

Monthly

A.4. Tuition Contract

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following tuition contract with the parents of:

Student	School	Dates	Monthly Revenue
ID # 700119	MTH	August 29, 2024 through June 30, 2025	$450.50

A.5. 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 Revised Calendars

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 revised calendars.

A.6. Home Instruction

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves up to 10 hours per week of home instruction at a rate of $50 per hour as follows:

Students	Start Date	Amount
6034829629	May 20, 2024	Not to exceed $2,000
6633536241	May 21, 2024	Not to exceed $2,000
6147951218	May 23. 2024	Not to exceed $1,500

A.7. Language Instruction Educational Program Three Year Plan

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the submission of the Language Instruction Educational Program Three Year Plan in accordance with New Jersey Department of Education requirements.

A.8. 2024-2025 Out-of-District Tuition Contracts

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the 2024-2025 Out-of-District placement list dated June 10, 2024.

A.9. Ad Hoc Strategic Planning Committee Goals

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the 2024-2025 Ad Hoc

Strategic Planning Committee goals:

1. Identify potential facilitator(s) for the strategic planning process for Board consideration.
2. Work with the administration to plan the timeline and goals with defined milestones for the strategic plan development process.
3. Represent the Board on the strategic planning steering committee.

B. Finance/Operations/Transportation

B.1. Payment of Bills

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the supplemental payment of bills for the month of May 2024 in the amount of $2,489.00.

B.2. Payment of Bills

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the period June 1, 2024 through June 10, 2024 in the amount of $2,609,139.97.

B.3. Payment of Bills

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the School Business

Administrator/Board Secretary, pursuant to Policy 6470, to audit pending bills and claims, to pay qualifying bills and claims within approved budget line item amounts, from June 11, 2024 through June 30, 2024, and to submit those bills to the Board of Education for approval at its meeting scheduled for July 22, 2024.

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
Alison Tugya	CS	Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Leadership Conference	Nashville, TN	Oct 2024	$2,399

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. Transportation for Out-of-District Student - SCESC - 2023-24 School Year

and 2024 Extended School Year

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transportation contract with Somerset County ESC for School Year transportation for Out-of-District students as follows:

School	Student ID #	Term	Cost Per Diem
Somerset Academy	4909472105	2023-24 SY 2024 ESY	$200.56
DLC New Providence	1688687297	2024 ESY	$87.68
Academy 360 Lower	7550526983	2024 ESY	$262.45
Allegro	8959312787	2024 ESY	$358.05

B.6. Dealaman Bus Services Contract Renewal for 2024-2025

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the renewal of the transportation contracts for the 2024-2025 school year with Dealaman Bus Services of Warren, NJ. Renewed routes increased by 5.81%, which is the authorized Consumer Price Index increase. The details are as follows:

Multi Contract #	Renewal #	2024-2025 Cost
1	30	$281,717.32
2	26	$93,016.81
5	3	$241,942.60
6	25	$50,046.15
7	24	$60,040.77
8	16	$115,633.78
10	21	$33,698.78
11	20	$65,144.84

12	19	$57,370.81
14	2	$96,752.66
	TOTAL	$1,095,364.52

B.7. iReady Math Curriculum Purchase

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the purchase of paper based and digital materials from Curriculum Associates for the 2024-2025 School Year, in the amount not to exceed $125,010.58 as follows:

Textbook/Digital	Cost
Ready Classroom (Student consumable books w Digital Access) Grades K to 5	$31,069.20
Ready Classroom (Teacher Manuals w Digital Access) Grades K to 5	$5,610.00
Ready Classroom (Student consumable books w Digital Access) Grades 6 to 8	$13,705.40
iReady Math and Reading Diagnostic and Instructional Resource Site Licenses Grades K to 5	$44,877.64
iReady Math and Reading Diagnostic and Instructional Resource Site Licenses Grades 6 to 8	$17,244.84
iReady Learning Teacher Toolbox	$12,503.50

B.8. Technology Purchasing 2024-2025

RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the following technology purchasing:

Equipment	Cost
100 - Dell Latitude 7450 Laptops with Dell EcoLoop Pro Backpacks (WS and CS)	$155,500.00*
335 - Dell Chromebooks (150 - ALT, CS, MTH & WS and 185 - WMS)	$133,467.95*
Upgrade Wi-Fi at ALT, CS, MTH & WS schools and fiber for all connections to the district	$110,821.08**

(*Purchasing through State of NJ Purchasing Contract M0483/24-TELE-71883.)

(**Purchasing through NJSBA Contract E-8801-ACESCPS.)

B.9. District Participation in Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI)

RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves participation in the SEMI program for the 2024-2025 school year.

B.10. Collaborative Classroom Curriculum Purchase - English Language Arts

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the purchase of paper based and digital materials, in the amount not to exceed $267,425.00 as follows:

Textbook/Digital

Cost

Being a Reader Class Package (Student consumable books w Digital Access)

Grades K to 5

$183,325.00

Being a Writer Class Package (Student consumable books w Digital Access)

Grades K to 5

$84,100.00

(Partially funded by Federal funds)

B.11. Safety and Security Plan Adoption

RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the 2024 - 2029 Safety and Security Action Plan.

B.12. Capital Improvement Plan Adoption

RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the 2024 - 2029 Capital Improvement Plan.

B.13. COPS Grant Submission

RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the submission of the COPS Grant to the United States Department of Justice in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00, with a local share not to exceed $125,000.00.

B.14. PILOT Agreement

RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Agreement with the Township of Warren for the 2024/2025 school year in the amount of $150,000.

B.15. Printer Purchasing 2024-2025

RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the following printer purchasing for the 2024-2025 school year:

Equipment

Cost

12 - Canon Imagerunner Advance Printers with Papercut software

(WMS, MH, & ALT)

$100,966.03

(Purchasing through State of NJ Purchasing Contract 24-FOOD-52427.)

B.16. Transfer of Current Year Surplus to Capital Reserve

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:21-2 and N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-13 permit a Board of Education to establish and/or deposit into certain reserve accounts at year end, and

WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures, under the authority of the Commissioner of Education, which permit a board of education to transfer anticipated excess current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by board resolution, and

WHEREAS, the Warren Township Schools Board of Education wishes to deposit the anticipated current year surplus of up to $3,800,000 into Capital Reserve at year end, and

WHEREAS, the Warren Township Schools Board of Education has determined that up to $3,800,000 is available for such purpose of transfer;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Warren Township Schools Board of Education hereby authorizes the district’s School Business Administrator to make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.

B.17. Capital Planning Support Proposal (Phase II Only)

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a proposal from Parette Somjen Architects to complete a Capital Improvement Plan (Phase II of the proposal: Central and Angelo L. Tomaso Schools), at a cost not to exceed $7,000.00.

B.18. Acting Purchasing Agent

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the appointment of MaryGrace Suitovsky, Assistant Business Administrator, as Acting Purchasing Agent in the absence of the Purchasing Agent.

B.19. Donation - American Heart Association

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts, with gratitude, a donation of physical education equipment valued at $1,300 from the American Heart Association as a thank you for Middle School’s student participation in the American Heart Challenge.

C. Personnel/Student Services

C.1. Employment for the 2024-2025 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
Kathryn Magnier	Grade 1 Teacher - Leave Replacement	WS	BA +15	1	$65,588	August 27, 2024 through June 30, 2025	No	Replacing Employee #3152
Monika Rosinski	Multi Duty Paraprofessional	WS	N/A	2	$25,020	August 27, 2024 through June 30, 2025	No	Replacing Employee #3825
Mary Glynos	Social Worker - Leave Replacement	CS/MH	MA	6	$73,849	August 27, 2024 through February 28, 2025	No	Replacing Employee #3245
Katie Sanchez	Multi Duty Paraprofessional	WS	N/A	1	$6,544	August 27, 2024 through June 30, 2025	No	Replacing Employee #3804

C.2. Appointment of WTEA-eligible Staff 2024-2025 School Year

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the revised list of WTEA-eligible staff employment, dated June 6, 2024, for the 2024-2025 school year. This motion supersedes the May 13, 2024 resolution for the named employees only.

C.3. Substitute Teacher

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following to be appointed as a substitute teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.

Name

Heather D’Annunzio

C.4. Long Term Substitute - Secretary

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following to be appointed as a long term substitute - secretary for the 2024 summer.

Name

Effective Date

Hourly Rate

Discussion

Michelle Feliciano

June14, 2024 through

August 26, 2024

$35.06

Replacing employee #2631

C.5. Resignation

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the resignation

of the following staff:

Name

Position

Location

Retirement/

Resignation

Dates of Service

Lauren Rowling

Grade 5 Teacher

02-30-22/atm

Resignation

September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2024

C.6. 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

Notes

Niki Mott

August 27, 2024 through

June 30, 2025

Grade 3 Teacher

02-30-22/bof

Grade 5 Teacher

Central

02-30-22/atm

Replacing Employee

#3321

Jaclyn Cohen

August 27, 2024 through

June 30, 2025

Social Worker

(.8 WMS, .2 ALT)

Social Worker

(.9 WMS, .1 CS)

N/A

Marylin Orejuela

August 27, 2024 through

June 30, 2025

Social Worker

(.4 WO, .3 CS,

.3 MH)

Social Worker

(.5 WO, .2 ALT,

.3 MH)

N/A

Alison Hales

August 27, 2024 through

June 30, 2025

OT (.6 ALT, .4 WMS)

OT (.6 ALT, 3 WS,

.1 WMS)

N/A

Lisa Cohen

August 27, 2024 through

June 30, 2025

1:1 Paraprofessional 32.5hrs

WMS

1:1 Paraprofessional 32.5hrs

Replacing Employee

#3862

C.7. Summer Hire 2024 Custodians

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the attached list of summer custodial staff.

C.8. Approval to Create Positions

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the creation of the following positions for 2024-2025 school year:

Location	Position	Full-Time Equivalent
CS	Grade K Teacher	1.0
CS	Grade 4 Teacher	1.0
MH	1:1 Paraprofessional	32.5 hours
MH	Occupational Therapist	0.4
WS	ELL Teacher	0.7
WMS	ELL Teacher	0.3
WMS	ASAP Teacher	0.5
WMS	Special Education Teacher	0.5

C.9. Approval to Abolish Positions

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the abolishment of the following positions for 2024-2025 school year:

Location	Position	Full-Time Equivalent
ALT	Grade 5 Teacher	1.0
ALT	Occupational Therapist	0.2
MH	Classroom Paraprofessional	30 hours
MH	Occupational Therapist	0.2
WS	ELL Teacher	0.5
WMS	ELL Teacher	0.5
WMS	ASAP Teacher	1.0
WMS	1:1 Paraprofessional	32.5 hours

C.10. Summer 2024 Curriculum Projects

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff for the Summer 2024 curriculum projects, as per the WTEA negotiated agreement, at a rate of $50 per hour, at a cost not to exceed $30,000:

Names
Dannine Albanese	Nicole Evins	Alyssa Pech
Jill Andrews	Cristina Dugan	Vivien Plesmid
Alexa Barber	Francesca Frosoni	Heather Saum
Alice Beals	MaryBeth Greco	Jennifer SanAntonio
Kelly Blessing-Maire	Eliana Glassman	Lindsey Schreck
Katherine Boraski	Hannah Glinn	Michelle Scott
Christina Beekman Brink	Patricia Iannacone	Tiffany Serafin
Danielle Buzby	Sara Kolesar	Kristen Stoyanov
Sarah Caldwell	Marianne Larson	Rebecca Sutherland
Lyndsay Carroll	Catherine Lazas	Lauren Systo
Cynthia Cassidy	Joan LoIacono	Justina Thomson
Jaclyn Cohen	Elizabeth Maag	Christina Tommaso
Julie Costa	Alexandra McWilliams	Scott Vaglio
Lynn Degen	Sarah Medina	Lori Vigliotti
Samantha Dock	Jessica Mironski	Claire Vivenzio
Jamie Einiger	Karen Monti Herzog	Leanne Wertheim
Danielle Exter	Kathleen Reynolds

C.11. Approval of 2024 Advanced Math Summer Bridge Program

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the appointment of the following staff member, to be paid at the contractual rate of $50 per hour. Total cost not to exceed $2,500.00. Fully funded through Federal Funds.

Name

Justina Thomson

C.12. New Staff Induction Program (NSIP) Support Coaches

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff for NSIP Presentations, as per the WTEA negotiated agreement, at a rate of $50 per hour, at a total cost not to exceed $100.00:

Names
Kristen Stoyanov	Lyndsay Carroll
Cynthia Cassidy	Francesca Frosoni
Patricia Iannacone

C.13. Termination

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education terminates the contract of Employee

#3862 effective June 30, 2024.

C.14. Appointment of Summer Fun 2024 Volunteer Staff

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the list of Summer Fun 2024 Volunteer staff, dated June 4, 2024.

(This motion supersedes the May 13, 2024 resolution for the named volunteers only.)

C.15. Special Services Providers’ List

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Special Services Providers’ List for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year, dated June 7, 2024.

XIII. Unfinished Business

None

XIV. New Business

● Mr. Todd Weinstein provided notice to the Board that he would like to discuss the district’s policy on student cell phone usage (or possession of) during school hours.

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;

None

On motion by Mr. Otto to close public commentary, seconded by Mr. Valentino, the motion was approved by a 7-0 voice vote.

XVI. Executive Session

● At 7:19 p.m. Ms. Keller moved the following:

WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A.10:4-11, permits the Board of Education to meet in closed session to discuss certain matters, now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education adjourns to closed session to discuss:

specific prospective or current employees unless all who could be adversely affected request an open session

Action will not be taken upon return to public session;

the length of the meeting is anticipated to be approximately 30 minutes; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, the minutes of this closed session be made public when the need for confidentiality no longer exists.

The motion was seconded by Mr. Otto and approved by unanimous voice vote.

Mr. Valentino left the meeting at 8:14 p.m.

On motion by Ms. Keller, seconded by Mr. Weinstein, the Board reconvened in open session at 8:40 p.m.

XVII. Adjourn

On motion by Mr. Otto, seconded by Ms. Keller, the meeting was adjourned at 8:41 p.m.

Minutes submitted by,

Christopher Heagele

Board Secretary

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