Minutes for February 25, 2025
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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 9, 2025. 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: Nicole Dalton, Bridget Granholm, Laura Keller, Stephen Toor, Todd Weinstein, and Patricia Zohn
Absent: Scott Otto and Ryan Valentino
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 January 27, 2025 Board Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Weinstein and approved by a 7-0 roll-call vote.
V. Correspondence and Information
● Dr. Mingle reported on 1 HIB.
· HIB Information
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Total # of Investigations: |
Total # of Determined Bullying Incidents: |
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1 |
0 |
· Suspension Report
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In School: |
Out of School: |
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0 |
0 |
· Fire Drills
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| January 17 | January 28 | January 30 | January 17 | January 06 |
· Security Drills
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| January 27 | January 08 | January 27 | January 07 | January 16 |
| Bomb Threat | Bomb Threat | Bomb Threat | Bomb Threat | Bomb Threat |
VI. President's Remarks - Mrs. Patricia Zohn
● Mrs. Zohn:
○ Congratulations to one staff member for advancement on the salary guide.
○ Congratulated two retiring staff members for their years of service to the district.
VII. Superintendent’s Remarks - Dr. Matthew Mingle
● Dr. Mingle reported on:
○ The District Referendum on March 11, 2025
○ The School of Character initiative at Warren Middle School
VIII. Presentations
● March 11, 2025 Referendum Overview - Mr. Chris Heagele, Mr. Michael Pate, and Ms. Hae-An Chyun of Parette Somjen Architects
IX. Discussion
None
X. Reports of Board Members Appointed to External Assignments 2025
● New Jersey School Board Association Delegate Assembly - No Report
○ Patricia Zohn, and Richard Molfetta, Alternate
● Somerset County Educational Services Commission - No Report
○ Nicole Dalton and Stephen Toor, Alternate
● Watchung Hills Municipal Alliance Committee - No Report
○ Bridget Granholm and Ryan Valetino, Alternate
● Warren Township Opioid Advisory Committee - Representative To Be Determined
○ Mrs. Zohn asked Bridget Granholm to be the representative to the Warren Township Opioid Advisory Committee. Mrs. Granholm accepted the appointment.
● Watchung Hills Shared Services/Regionalization Study Advisory Committee
○ Patricia Zohn and Todd Weinstein
■ Mr. Weinstein reported on the Watchung Hills Shared Services/Regionalization Study Advisory Committee with a completion expected by May 2025. Mrs. Zohn commented that the Warren Administration has provided much data and has dedicated much time to this effort. She thanked all on behalf of the Board.
XI. Committee Reports
● Curriculum and Technology Committee - No Meeting
○ Stephen Toor - Chair, Bridget Granholm, Rich Molfetta, Laura Keller - Alternate
● Finance, Operations, and Security Committee - February 18, 2025
○ Patricia Zohn - Chair, Scott Otto - Vice Chair, Ryan Valentino, Rich Molfetta - Alternate
■ Mrs. Zohn reported on the Committee's progress on the 2025-26 budget, the Board’s continued partnership with the Warren Township Committee, and the future crosswalk construction at Woodland School.
● Personnel, Negotiations, and Communication Committee - January 27, 2025
○ Laura Keller - Chair, Nicole Dalton, Todd Weinstein, Patricia Zohn - Alternate
■ Ms. Keller reported that the Committee met on January 27th to review the committee description, job descriptions of certain employees, discussed secretary title options, discussed communication strategies for the upcoming referendum vote, and substitute compensation rates.
● Ad Hoc Strategic Planning Committee - No Meeting
○ Laura Keller - Chair, Stephen Toor, Patricia Zohn
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.
● None
On motion by Mr. Weinstein to close public commentary, seconded by Mr. Molfetta, the motion was approved by a 7-0 voice vote.
XII. Items for Board Consideration/Action
Dr. Mingle reported that consent item A.3. is a change for a student who is already out of district.
On motion by Ms. Keller, seconded by Mr. Weinstein, the consent items A.1., through A.3., B.1., through B.6., C.1., through C.12., D.1., and D.2., were approved by a 7-0 roll-call vote.
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 27, 2025.
A.2. Home Instruction
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves bedside instruction as follows:
|
Student ID |
Rate |
Start Date |
Amount |
|
6633536241 |
$50 per hour, up to 10 hours per week |
February 3, 2025 |
Not to exceed $2,000 |
|
3232264968 |
$50 per hour, up to 10 hours per week |
January 22, 2025 |
Not to exceed $3,500 |
|
1489381778 |
$50 per hour, up to 10 hours per week |
February 4, 2025 |
Not to exceed $4,000 |
A.3. Out-of-District Placement
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following change of Out-of District placement for the 2024-2025 School Year:
|
School |
Student ID |
Dates |
SY Cost |
|
Montgomery Academy |
2952528856 |
February 18 through June 30, 2025 |
$35,438 |
B. Finance/Operations/Transportation
B.1. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the month of February 2025 in the amount of $4,560,353.55.
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 January 2025.
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on January 31, 2025
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FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
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(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$5,054,020.48 |
$1,906,544.35 |
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(10) General Current Expense |
$0.00 |
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(11) Current Expense |
$815,109.43 |
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(12) Capital Outlay |
$23,146.49 |
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(13) Special Schools |
$6,561.48 |
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(20) Special Revenue Fund |
$14,436.02 |
$102,665.39 |
$0.00 |
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(30) Capital Projects Fund |
$5,669.40 |
$100,644.73 |
$315,288.46 |
|
(40) Debt Service Fund |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
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TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS |
$5,074,125.90 |
$1,048,127.52 |
$2,221,832.81 |
|
Wealth Mgmt - Capital Reserve |
$5,900,000.00 |
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Wealth Mgmt - Operating |
$5,000,000.00 |
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Wealth Mgmt - Capital Projects |
$2,839,000.00 |
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TOTAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT |
$13,739,000.00 |
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(62) Food Service Account |
$211,378.15 |
($376,067.90) |
$81,162.03 |
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 2025
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:
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 |
|
Molly Lange |
District |
Handle With Care - Instructor Recertification Program |
Hamilton |
Apr 2025 |
$546 |
|
Lisa Lontai |
WMS |
American Association of Nurse Practitioners Health Policy Conference |
Washington, DC |
Mar 2025 |
$309 |
|
Oscar Alfaro |
District |
School Safety Specialist Academy |
Hamilton |
Mar 2025 |
$209 |
|
Brielle Tuozzo |
CS |
New Jersey Association for Gifted Children 2025 Conf. |
Somerset |
Apr 2025 |
$309 |
|
Jaclyn Cohen |
WMS |
New Jersey Special Education Annual Summit |
Monroe Twp |
May 2025 |
$159 |
|
Lauren Valera |
MTH |
2025 Spring Conference: New Jersey Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages |
New Brunswick |
May 2025 |
$331 |
|
Chris Heagele |
District |
New Jersey Association of School Business Officials Conference |
Atlantic City |
June 2025 |
$1,252 |
|
Michael Pate |
B&G |
Certified Playground Safety Inspectors Workshop 2025 |
Leonardo |
April 2025 |
$594 |
|
Cheryl Hall |
Transp. |
New Jersey Pupil Transportation Conference |
Atlantic City |
Mar 2025 |
$837 |
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. Joint Agreements between SCESC and Warren BOE
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves entering into the following joint agreements between Somerset County Educational Services Commission (SCESC) and the Warren Township Board of Education for the 2025-2026 School Year:
● Coordinated Transportation Services agreement, dated July 1, 2025, with an administration fee of 5.50%;
● Nonpublic Instructional Services Agreement and Addendum for Chapters 192/193, with an administrative fee of 6%;
● Nonpublic School Textbook Services agreement, dated July 1, 2025, with an administrative fee of 6%;
● Nonpublic School Technology Initiative Program agreement, dated July 1, 2025, with a state-approved administrative percentage (currently set at 5%);
● Nonpublic School Nursing Services agreement, dated July 1, 2025, with an administrative fee of 6%
● Nonpublic School Security Aid Program agreement, dated July 1, 2025, with no administrative fee charged;
● Nonpublic Instructional Services Agreement for Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act, dated July 1, 2025, with no administrative fee.
B.6. Waiver of Requirements - Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Program
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Waiver of Requirements Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Program:
WHEREAS, NJAC 6A:23A-5.3 provides that a school district may request a waiver of compliance with respect to the district’s participation in the Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Program for the 2025-2026 School Year, and
WHEREAS, that the Board of Education desires to apply for this waiver due to the fact that it has fewer than 40 Medicaid eligible classified students,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent to submit to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools in Somerset County the appropriate waiver of the requirements of NJAC 6A:23A-5.3 for the 2025-2026 school year.
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 |
Stipend |
Total Salary |
Effective Date |
Discussion |
|
Kimberly Zimmer |
Leave Replacement - Special Education Teacher |
CS |
MA |
4 |
$71,550 |
$0 |
$71,550 |
January 13, 2025 through on or about April 30, 2025 (This motion supersedes the previous motion approved on January 6, 2025) |
Replacing Employee #2823 |
|
Nomisha Sheth |
Leave Replacement - Grade 1 Teacher |
CS |
BA |
3 |
$64,185 |
$0 |
$64,185 |
On or about March 21, 2025 through June 30, 2025 (This motion supersedes the previous motion approved on January 6, 2025) |
Replacing Employee #3832 |
|
Nancy Dasti |
Leave Replacement - 1:1 Paraprofessional (32.5 hours per week) |
CS |
NA |
9 |
$33,811 |
$2,000 |
$35,811 |
February 4, 2025 through June 30, 2025 (This motion supersedes the previous motion approved on January 27, 2025) |
Replacing Employee #3719 |
|
Katherine Murdock |
Leave Replacement - Grade 3 Teacher |
MTH |
BA |
1 |
$62,465 |
$0 |
$62,465 |
February 7, 2025 through June 30, 2025 (This motion supersedes the previous motion approved on December 16, 2024) |
Replacing Employee #3246 |
|
David Rios |
Bus Driver (7 hours per day) |
District |
N/A |
N/A |
$31,850 |
$0 |
$31,850 |
On or around March 6, 2025 through June 30, 2025 |
Replacing Employee #3914 |
C.2. Employment Rescission
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education rescinds the appointment of Anna Hackett as Van Driver for Warren Township Schools effective January 31, 2025
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 |
|
Marjery Morris |
C.4. Long-Term Substitutes
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Long Term Substitutes:
|
Name |
Dates |
Employee # |
|
Garrett Cecere |
April 21, 2025 through June 30, 2025 |
#3704 |
|
Sadie Nochimson |
April 21, 2025 through June 30, 2025 |
#3735 |
|
Lisa Pravato |
April 28, 2025 through June 30, 2025 |
#3714 |
C.5. Leave Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following leave requests:
|
Employee ID |
Paid/Unpaid |
|
#2053 |
Rescinded: January 28, 2025 FMLA - February 26, 2025 through March 18, 2025 (AM) (Paid) FMLA - March 18, 2025 (PM) through April 23, 2025 (Unpaid) (This motion supersedes the previous motion from January 27, 2024) |
|
#3735 |
Position Leave - April 21, 2025 through June 30, 2025 |
|
#3832 |
FMLA - March 17, 2025 through April 8, 2025 (Paid) FMLA - April 9, 2025 through May 9, 2025 (Unpaid) NJFLA - May 12, 2025 through June 30, 2025 (Unpaid) (This motion supersedes the previous motion from November 18, 2024) |
|
#3384 |
FMLA - December 4, 2024 through February 4, 2025 (Paid) FMLA - February 5, 2025 through February 28, 2025 (Unpaid) Extended Leave - March 3, 2025 through April 8, 2025 (Unpaid with benefits) (This motion supersedes the previous motion from January 27, 2024) |
|
#3534 |
FMLA - February 4, 2025 through February 13, 2025 (AM) (Paid) FMLA - February 13, 2025 (PM) through April 18, 2025 (Unpaid) NJFLA - April 21, 2025 through June 30, 2025 (Unpaid) (This motion supersedes the previous motion approved on January 6, 2025) |
|
#3376 |
FMLA - February 10, 2025 through February 14, 2025 (Paid) |
|
#3401 |
FMLA - March 3, 2025 through April 28, 2025 (Paid) |
|
#2515 |
Position Leave - April 28, 2025 through June 30, 2025 (Paid) |
|
#2818 |
Medical Leave - March 4, 2025 through March 18, 2025 (Paid) |
C.6. Approval to Create Positions
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the creation of the following position for 2024-2025 school year:
|
Location |
Position |
Full-Time Equivalent |
|
CS |
1:1 Paraprofessional |
1.0 |
|
CS |
1:1 Paraprofessional |
1.0 |
|
CS |
1:1 Paraprofessional |
1.0 |
C.7. Advancement on the Salary Guide
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff for amended placements on the 2024-2025 salary guide:
|
Name |
From |
To |
Effective |
|
Alexa Toledo |
MA |
MA+15 |
02/01/2025 |
C.8. Special Education Service Provider List
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Service Provider service for the 2024-2025 school year:
|
Name |
Rate |
|
Marilyn A. Kubichek, MD LLC |
Child Study Team evaluations for a fee of $800 per evaluation with a written report. |
C.9. Warren Academy Courses - Instructor Stipend 2024-2025
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 |
|
Lyndsay Carroll |
Math Running Records: Multiplication & Division |
March 5, 2025 |
3 |
1 |
$200 |
|
Eliana Glassman |
Paraprofessional Rethink Refresher Workshop |
February 26, March 15 & 19, and April 2, 2025 |
4 |
4 |
$400 |
|
Marissa Marton-Sarao |
Enhancing Lesson Planning with ChatGPT: Plans, Rubrics, and More! |
March 7, 2025 |
3 |
1 |
$200 |
C.10. REACH Parent Presentations - Staff
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following employees for a REACH Parent Information session in the 2024-2025 School Year, at the WTEA contractual rate of $50 per hour per employee, for a total cost not to exceed $400.00.
|
Names |
|
|
Susan Kline |
Susan Cooper |
|
Nancy Andrews |
Brielle Tuozzo |
C.11. Clubs/After School Activities
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following 2024-2025 after school clubs and instructors at the negotiated stipend rate.
|
Name |
Club |
School |
Cost |
|
Sean Mealey |
Morning Sports Club |
MS |
$735 |
|
Sean Convery |
eSports |
MS |
$735 |
C.12. Retirements/Resignations
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the retirements/resignations of the following staff:
|
Name |
Position |
Location |
Retirement/ Resignation |
Dates of Service |
|
Linda DeBisco |
Bus Monitor |
District |
Retirement |
September 8, 2020 through June 30, 2025 |
|
Jan Brennan |
School Nurse |
ALT |
Retirement |
September 1, 2010 through June 30, 2025 |
|
Samantha Dock |
Grade 7 ASAP Math |
WMS |
Resignation |
August 29, 2022 through April 11, 2025 |
|
Felice Goldman |
Multi-duty lunch Paraprofessional (8 hours per week) |
MTH |
Resignation |
August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2025 |
|
Meghan Madden |
Special Education Teacher |
ALT |
Resignation |
September 30, 2005 through June 30, 2025 |
|
Spencer Adriaanse |
Head Custodian |
ALT |
Resignation |
October 2, 2015 through March 24, 2025 |
D. Policy
D.1. Policies and Regulations – Second Reading
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the second reading and adoption of the following policies and regulations:
|
Number |
Policy Name |
New/Revision |
Source of Changes |
|
5111 |
Eligibility of Resident/Nonresident Students |
Revised |
SEA |
|
5512 |
Harassment, Intimidation, or Bullying |
Revised |
SEA |
|
5516 |
Use of Electronic Communication Devices |
Revised |
SEA |
|
5533 |
Student Smoking |
Revised |
SEA |
|
5701 |
Academic Integrity |
Revised |
SEA |
|
5710 |
Student Grievance |
Revised |
SEA |
|
7441 |
Electronic Surveillance in School Buildings and on School Grounds |
Revised |
SEA |
|
8500 |
Food Services |
Revised |
SEA |
|
9320 |
Cooperation with Law Enforcement Agencies |
Revised |
SEA |
|
Number |
Regulation Name |
New/Revision |
Source of Changes |
|
R5516 |
Use of Electronic Communication Devices |
New |
SEA |
|
R5533 |
Student Smoking |
Revised |
SEA |
|
R7441 |
Electronic Surveillance in School Buildings and on School Grounds |
Revised |
SEA |
|
R9320 |
Cooperation with Law Enforcement Agencies |
Revised |
SEA |
D.2. Board Norms for Communications and Operations
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Board Norms
for Communication and Operations.
XIII. Unfinished Business
None
XIV. New Business
None
XV. Public Commentary (any topic)
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;
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.
None
On motion by Mr. Weinstein to close public commentary, seconded by Mr. Toor, the motion was approved by a 7-0 voice vote.
XVII. Executive Session
● At 6:59 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:
᪆ specific prospective or current employees unless all who could be adversely affected request an open session.
Action may be taken upon return to public session;
the length of the meeting is anticipated to be approximately 15 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. Toor and approved by a 7-0 roll-call vote
On motion by Ms. Keller, seconded by Mr. Weinstein, the Board reconvened in open session at 7:20 p.m.
XVIII. Adjourn
On motion by Ms. Keller, seconded by Mr. Weinstein, the meeting was adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
Minutes submitted by,
Christopher Heagele
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