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A regular business meeting of the Board of Education was held this day in the Board of Education Administration Building, Mt. Horeb Road. The following is a record of that meeting.

I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by the Board President, Dr. Przybylski

OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT - Dr. Przybylski read the following statement:
In accordance with the provisions New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law, the Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be posted in the Board Office and in the Township Office, mailed to the Courier News and Echoes Sentinel, and filed with the Clerk of the Township of Warren.

II.   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Dr. Przybylski led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.

III. ROLL CALL    
Present:     Susan Burman, Roberta Monahan, Dr. Gregory Przybylski, David Ricci, Tony Sardis, Mildred Spiller, Patricia Toubin, Gina Voorhees and Kathleen Winter
Absent:      Mr. Peter Daquila, Board Secretary/School Business Administrator 
Also Present:  Dr. James Crisfield, Superintendent, one member of the public, and two staff members

IV. PRESENTATION
None

V. MINUTES

Mrs. Winter moved the following:

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the minutes, as amended, of the following meeting:
June 9, 2008 public and private session

The motion was seconded by Mrs. Voorhees and approved by 9-0 voice vote.  

VI.     CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION

  • Fire Drills -

ALT

Central

Mt. Horeb

Woodland

Middle

June 6, 12

June 12, 16

June 11, 20

June 12, 18

June 9, 18

Dr. Crisfield noted the fire drills for the month of June and also noted the recent announcement of Chic Hansen, Woodland School Principal (he will be retiring effective January 1, 2009).

VII. PRESIDENT'S REMARKS
Dr. Przybylski congratulated the recently graduated 8th grade class and complimented Mr. Comba and the Warren Middle School staff for conducting a flawless graduation ceremony.   Mrs. Monahan asked for a moment of recognition and reflection for an ill staff member at Warren Middle School.

VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mrs. Spiller shared the Communication Committee's mission statement for 2008-2009 and thanked Mr. Ricci for arranging for a sign to be at the Lions Expo. Mr. Ricci recognized the following Central School staff for all their help in creating the sign: Jane Auriemma, Anne Frank, Heidi Erickson and Carmela Motyczka.

IX. DISCUSSION

  • 2007-2008 Goals - Final Report

Dr. Crisfield presented the report and the BOE discussed each of the three board goals and three district goals.

X. PUBLIC COMMENTARY (including opportunity to speak about items for Board Consideration/Action)
Note on public input at BOE meetings:  Board Policy #9322, adopted on April 14, 2008, provides for and encourages public participation in Board of Education meetings.  Such participation is governed by the following rules:

1. A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by an announcement of his/her name and place of residence;

2. Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to three minutes' duration (limit may be adjusted at the discretion of the presiding officer as circumstances dictate);

3. No participant may speak more than once on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard; and

4. All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer-no participant may address or question Board members individually.

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).

There was no public commentary at this point in the meeting.

XI. ITEMS FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION/ACTION (CONSENT AGENDA)
On motion by Mrs. Winter, seconded by Mrs. Burman, the board approved the following as a consent agenda.  The consent agenda was approved by unanimous 9-0 role-call vote.

A. Education

A.1. Out of Zone Request for the 2008-2009 School Year
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the following out of zone request for one student (ID #152041232), currently in third grade, to remain in Angelo L. Tomaso School for the 2008-2009 school year:  (Approved last year.)

A.2. Out of District Related Services
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves one student (ID#0120445) to continue to receive one hour per week of NDT (Neurodevelopmental Therapy) by Vista Rehab, effective June 23, 2008 through July 18, 2008 (five weeks).  The cost to the district will be $500.

A.3. Extended School Year
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves one student (ID#0120726) to attend DLC-Warren for the extended school year effective June 26, 2008 through August 7, 2008.  The cost to the district will be $12,070.

A.4. Bilingual - ESL Three Year Program Plan (2008-2011)
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the Three Year Bilingual - ESL Program Plan dated June 11, 2008.

A.5. Tuition Amendment
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the amendment of tuition for one student (ID#0120903) attending the Preschool Place and Kindergarten from $2,840 to $3,590 for the 2008-2009 school year.  This is an increase of $750.

A.6.      In-District Related Services

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves one student (ID#0120949) to receive the following related services during the period of July 7, 2008 through August 15, 2008:

a)   Two hours of Speech per week for six weeks at an hourly rate of $90 for a total cost of $1,080.

b)   Ten hours of ABA per week for six weeks at an hourly rate of $53 for a total cost of $3,180.
c)   Two hours of Physical Therapy per week for six weeks and one hour per month for case consultation at an hourly rate of $100 for a total cost of $1,400.

B.   Finance/Operations/Transportation

B.1. Payment of Bills (Attachment 1)
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the payment of the bill list dated June 23, 2008 in the amount of $2,640,110.10

B.2. Board Secretary's and Treasurer's Report (Attachment 2)

Prior to voting, Dr. Crisfield corrected a typo (changed the word "April" to "May" in the first paragraph).

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the attached report of the secretary for the month of MAY and

WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on May 31, 2008:

FUND

CASH BALANCE

APPROPRIATION BALANCE

FUND BALANCE

(10) General Current Expense Fund

$4,327,771.18

 

$1,050,880.76

     (11) Current  Expense

 

$780,840.61

 

     (12) Capital Outlay

 

$57,312.20

 

     (13) Special Schools

 

$23.56

 

(20) Special Revenue Fund

($33,325.76)

$43,141.57

$0.00

(30) Capital Projects Fund

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

(40) Debt Service Fund

$14,208.26

$0.00

$14,208.26

TOTAL

$4,308,653.68

$881,317.94

$1,065,089.02

WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C.6:20-2A(d) 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 N.J.A.C.6:20-2A.10(e), 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 N.J.A.C.6:20-2A.10(a)(1), 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 May 2008

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 3160:

TO:

 

FROM:

 

 

11-000-211-500-00-00

Prof. Services - Attendance

11-000-230-331-01-00

Legal Services

$225

11-000-213-100-00-02

Nurse - Substitutes

11-000-262-100-00-02

Paraprofessionals - Subs.

$6,800

11-000-216-610-08-00

Speech Supplies

11-000-219-610-08-00

CST Supplies

$300

11-000-230-590-01-00

Other Purchased Services

11-000-291-270-00-00

Health Benefits

$7,080

11-000-251-600-01-00

Business Office - Supplies

11-000-251-592-01-00

Bus. Office - Misc. Purch.

$300

11-000-261-420-09-03

Maintenance Repairs - CS

11-000-291-270-00-00

Health Benefits

$2,800

11-000-261-420-09-04

Maintenance Repairs - MH

11-000-291-270-00-00

Health Benefits

$7,900

11-000-261-420-09-05

Maintenance Repairs - ALT

11-000-291-270-00-00

Health Benefits

$2,050

11-000-261-420-09-06

Maintenance Repairs - WD

11-000-291-270-00-00

Health Benefits

$1,600

11-000-261-420-09-07

Maintenance Repairs - MS

11-000-291-270-00-00

Health Benefits

$3,700

11-000-270-161-10-02

Special Ed Transp. - Subs.

11-000-262-100-09-00

Salaries - Custodians

$2,000

11-000-270-518-10-00

Special Ed Transp. (ESC)

11-000-270-512-04-00

Field Trip Transp. - MH

$3,000

11-000-270-518-10-00

Special Ed Transp. (ESC)

11-000-270-512-05-00

Field Trip Transp.- ALT

$3,000

11-000-270-518-10-00

Special Ed Transp. (ESC)

11-000-270-512-07-00

Field Trip Transp.- Middle

$5,500

11-000-270-610-10-00

Supplies - Transportation

11-000-270-593-10-00

Misc. Purchased Services

$2,800

11-130-100-101-00-02

Grades 6-8 Substitutes

11-130-100-101-00-01

Gr. 6-8 Teacher - Salaries

$45,000

11-150-100-320-08-00

Home Instr. -Purch.Svcs

11-150-100-101-00-00

Home Instruction - Salaries

$735

11-190-100-610-11-01

Supplies - Instr. Hardware

11-000-291-270-00-00

Health Benefits

$11,000

11-190-100-610-11-01

Supplies - Instr. Hardware

11-190-100-610-04-10

Instructional Supplies - MH

$2,300

11-190-100-610-11-01

Supplies - Instr. Hardware

11-190-100-610-05-10

Instructional Supplies - ALT

$13,000

11-190-100-610-11-01

Supplies - Instr. Hardware

11-190-100-610-07-10

Instructional Supplies - MS

$19,000

11-190-100-610-11-01

Supplies - Instr. Hardware

11-190-100-610-08-47

Instr. Supplies - REACH

$500

11-190-100-610-11-01

Supplies - Instr. Hardware

11-190-100-610-11-02

Instr. Supplies - Software

$1,500

12-000-260-730-04-00

Oper. & Maint. Equip. - MH

11-000-223-580-00-00

Travel & Workshops-Admins.

$4,500

12-000-260-730-05-00

Oper. & Maint. Equip. - ALT

11-000-262-620-07-60

Heat - Middle

$2,250

12-000-260-730-06-00

Oper. & Maint. Equip.- WD

11-000-262-620-04-60

Heat - Mt. Horeb

$13,554

12-000-260-730-09-00

Oper. & Maint. Equip. - B&G

11-000-262-100-00-02

Paraprofessionals - Subs.

$5,000

12-000-260-730-09-00

Oper. & Maint. Equip. - B&G

11-000-262-100-09-05

Overtime - Custodians

$14,260

12-000-260-730-09-00

Oper. & Maint. Equip. - B&G

11-190-100-640-07-00

Textbooks - Middle

$5,000

12-000-270-734-00-00

School Bus - Special Ed

11-120-100-101-00-01

Gr. 1-5 Teachers - Salaries

$51,720

12-000-400-390-00-00

Professional Services

11-000-230-339-01-00

Purchased Prof. Services

$32,500

12-000-400-390-00-00

Professional Services

11-000-262-620-05-60

Heat - ALT

$3,050

12-120-100-730-11-01

Gr. 1-5 Equip. (Tech. Plan)

11-230-100-101-00-00

Basic Skills Teachers - Sals.

$3,530

 

 

Total Transfers

$277,454

B.4. Fiscal Year-End Planning
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the business Office to continue to process invoices, generate and pay bills dated June 30, 2008.  A bill list will be submitted and approved at the July 28, 2008 Board meeting.

B.5. Out of District Transportation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transportation of one Warren student (ID#0120849) by Watchung Borough to the Bayberry Preschool, retroactive from April 8, 2008 through June 30, 2008.  The cost to the district will be $704.

B.6. Donation - Mt. Horeb School
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the acceptance, with appreciation, of the donation of $932.51 to purchase an outdoor Game Top Table for Mt. Horeb School from the Mt. Horeb Chess Team, dated June 11, 2008.

B.7. Travel Approval
Whereas, in accordance with State of New Jersey School District Accountability Act (A-5) and the Warren Township Schools' policy number 4133 - Travel and Work Related Expense Reimbursement, 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:

June 2008

  • Sheila A. Connelly, ALT - NJECC Digital Learning, Montclair, NJ $ 255

July 2008

  • Barbara Novak, ALT - Conflict Resolution Training, New Brunswick, NJ $ 20
  • Sheila A. Connelly, ALT - Conflict Resolution Training, New Brunswick, $ 10
  • Maria Emma, ALT - Conflict Resolution Training, New Brunswick, NJ $ 20
  • Nicholas Bayachek, Middle - Project Adventure Training, Flemington, NJ $ 510
  • Amanda Rodrigues, Middle - Project Adventure Training, Flemington, NJ $ 475
  • Kathryn Bond, ALT - Training & Retaining Teachers, Monroe, NJ $ 90
  • JoAnn Blatchford, Middle - QUEST K-12 Science & Math, Princeton, NJ $1,645
  • Laura Sudol, Middle - QUEST K-12 Science & Math, Princeton, NJ $1,530
  • Sondra Markman, Curriculum - QUEST K-12 Science & Math, Princeton, NJ $ 15
  • MaryLou Cebula, Central - NTIP enhancement, Monroe, NJ $ 110

August 2008

  • Josephine Maccagnan, ALT - Science Program, Lawrenceville, NJ $ 170
  • Sheila A. Connelly, ALT - SMART Board Training, Piscataway, NJ $ 275

October 2008

  • Ann Marie Vernese, ALT - School Health Conference, Edison, NJ $ 200

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

B.8. Award Contract for Door & Hardware Replacement at Central School, Mt Horeb School, Angelo L. Tomaso School, Middle School, and Woodland School
Prior to voting, Mrs. Winter asked if any grant monies were secured. (Dr. Crisfield replied that they were still in the application stage.)

WHEREAS, on June 18, 2008, the Board of Education received bids for the Door & Hardware Replacement at Central School, Mt Horeb School, Angelo L. Tomaso School, Middle School, and Woodland School Project:

  • C & M Door Controls, Port Reading, NJ $151,000

Upon the architect's recommendation the bid should be awarded to C & M Door Controls since it is the lowest responsible bidder.

RESOLVED, the Board of Education awards the contract for the Door & Hardware Replacement at Central School, Mt Horeb School, Angelo L. Tomaso School, Middle School, and Woodland School Project to C & M Door Controls of Port Reading, NJ.

B.9. Award Contract:  Warren Middle School - Driveway Reconfiguration Project

WHEREAS, on June 17, 2008, the Board of Education received bids for the Warren Middle School - Driveway Reconfiguration Project:

  • Falcon Ridge Construction, Watchung, NJ $ 95,000.00
  • South Orange Construction, South Orange, NJ $ 105,000.00
  • Halecon Inc, Bridgewater, NJ $ 112,300.00
  • Pave-Rite, Bridgewater, NJ $ 119,500.00
  • Diamond Construction, Brick, NJ $ 121,121.21

Upon the Engineer's recommendation and the Attorney's review the bid should be awarded to Falcon Ridge Construction since it is the lowest responsible bidder.

RESOLVED, the Board of Education awards the contract for the Warren Middle School - Driveway Reconfiguration Project to Falcon Ridge Construction of Watchung, NJ.

B.10. Energy Management and Conservation
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the following revised Energy Management and Conservation statement and resolution (revising the original statement and resolution approved by the BOE on 6/9/08):

The Warren Township Board of Education believes every effort should be made to conserve energy and natural resources while at the same time exercising sound financial management.  The pursuit of this goal is the joint responsibility of the Board of Education, administrators, teachers, support personnel and students.  Its success is based on cooperation at every level.

In order to meet this goal, the district will maintain accurate records of energy consumption and energy costs and will generate information as necessary to analyze the progress towards the goals of the energy conservation program.  Energy audits will be conducted and a conservation program will be outlined for each district facility.  Judicious use of the various energy systems of each facility is expected.

To ensure the overall success of the energy management program, all district personnel will be expected to contribute to the energy efficiency in the district.  Every person will be expected to be an "energy saver" as well as an "energy consumer."

Further, to maintain a safer and healthier learning environment and to complement the energy management program, the district shall develop and implement a preventive maintenance and monitoring plan for its facilities and systems, including HVAC, building envelope and moisture management.

As a result of the above Board goals and priorities, the following resolution is presented:

Whereas the Board of Education bears the responsibility for the best use of tax dollars, and

Whereas the public school district can provide leadership in developing a realistic energy conservation ethic and an awareness of energy needs and costs, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education directs the superintendent and/or his/her agents to develop short and long range strategies in the areas of facilities management and preventive maintenance to conserve energy.

C. Personnel/Student Services

C.1. Employment for the 2008-2009 School Year

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the application for emergent hiring for the following positions for the 2008-2009 school year under the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:16-1 et seq.,  N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17 et seq., and N.J.S.A. 6-4.14 et seq., as listed below:

a) Bernadette Gibson, 7th grade Basic Skills/Reading, Middle School, BA+15, step 4-5 (non-tenured leave replacement contract) effective September 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.  (Ms. Gibson is replacing Mrs. Albanese on family leave.)

C.2. 2008-2009 Employment - Non WTEA Employees (Attachment 3)
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the list of non WTEA employee assignments and salaries for the 2008-2009 school year dated June 23, 2008.

C.3. Amendment on Salary Guide

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following amended placements on the teachers' negotiated salary guide:
a) Jennifer DePinto, BA to BA+15 (remaining at step 1-2), effective June 1, 2008 and BA+15, step 2-3 for the 2008-2009 school year.

C.4. Rescind Resignation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education rescinds the resignation of Meghan Madden effective June 30, 2008 and approve Ms. Madden as a classroom paraprofessional, Angelo L. Tomaso School, step 6-7, effective September 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.  Ms. Madden will be replacing Ms. Marikakis, who resigned.

C.5. Soccer Coaches
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the appointment of Sean Mealy and Kurt Reck as girls' and boys' soccer coaches respectively for the 2008-2009 school year at the group II activity stipend of $2,700.  (Per WTEA contract.)

C.6. Rescind Home Instructor
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education rescinds the approval of Caroline Sofo as a Home Instructor.

C.7. Extended Work Schedule
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the extended summer work schedule for Eileen LePore, Multi Duty Paraprofessional, Mt. Horeb School for three seven hour days.

C.8. Per Diem Deduct Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a per diem deduct request for Carol Krenek, Secretary, Middle School, for two days, June 26-27, 2008.

C.9. Resignation (Attachment 4)
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Elena Marinello, Classroom Paraprofessional, Mt. Horeb School, effective June 30, 2008.

C.10. School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Employment for 2008-2009 (Attachment 5)
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the employment contract for Peter Daquila, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, dated June 23, 2008 and as approved by the Executive County Superintendent of Schools on June 2, 2008 and per the June 9, 2008 public hearing on same.

C.11. Offers of Employment during Summer Months

Prior to voting, Mrs. Burman moved to adjust the wording of the motion as follows:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the authorization for the Superintendent of Schools to extend offers of employment to prospective employees between June 24, 2008 and September 8, 2008, subject to Board approval at the next available board meeting .

Motion was seconded by Mr. Ricci  and approved by a 9-0 roll call vote.

C.12.    2008 Summer Curriculum Staff and Positions
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the list of 2008 summer curriculum staff and positions dated June 19, 2008 at the negotiated WTEA rate of $35 per hour.

C.13.    In-Home Training - Consultant
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Kelly S. Clark to deliver 40 hours of ABA in-home training for one student (ID#0120540) during the month of August.  The cost to the district is $2,200.

C.14.    Out of District Consultants

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following out of district consultants to provide services to one student (ID#0120949) (see A.6.), effective July 7, 2008 through August 15, 2008:
1. Catherine Delfino, Speech Therapist - two hours of Speech per week for six weeks at an hourly rate of $90 for a total cost of $1,080.

2. Kimberely Petro-Orlik, ABA Consultant - 10 hours per week of ABA for six weeks at a hourly rate of $53 for a total cost of $3,180.

3. Marda Herz, Physical Therapist - two hours per week of Physical Therapy and one hour per month of case consultation at a rate of $100 per hour for a total cost of $1,400.

C.15 2008 Summer Employees
Resolved, the Board of Education approves the revised list of 2008 summer employees dated June 23, 2008, at the listed hourly rates effective June 23, 2008 through August 31, 2008.

D. Policy

D.1. 3000 Policy Series - Second Reading (Attachment 6)
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the second reading of the revised 3000 policy series.

XII. OLD BUSINESS

  • Committee Mission Statement - Communications Committee

 (See earlier in meeting-"Committee Reports")

  • Updated 2008-09 Enrollment Projections

Dr. Crisfield shared the updates with the BOE.

XIII. NEW BUSINESS

  • WHRHS BOE Agenda Items-Dr. Crisfield noted that BOE members will receive a heads-up anytime a WHRHS agenda has a topic of interest that might be worthy of K-8 BOE member attention/ attendance at the meeting.
  • Warren K-8 Schools Events Calendar-Dr. Crisfield noted that a district-wide calendar will be available, starting in September, and will be provided to the BOE members in advance for their planning purposes.
  • Mrs. Toubin asked if there was a way the Warren Recreation organizations could be notified in advance if BOE facilities are unavailable for some reason, including any last-minute events and/or setup needs (e.g., when chairs are set up in the gym and therefore the gym is unavailable the day BEFORE the scheduled event too). Dr. Crisfield will ask Mr. Daquila to investigate and report back to the BOE.
  • Mrs. Winter asked if it would be possible for no events to be scheduled on the artificial turf fields across from the Warren Middle School on WMS graduation nights-Dr. Crisfield will ask Mr. Daquila to investigate and report back to the BOE.
  • BOE members expressed confusion regarding the recently distributed forms from the district auditor. Dr. Crisfield will ask Mr. Daquila to clarify.
  • Mr. Sardis reported that various options for insurance cost-savings are being explored by the SCESC and he will keep the BOE informed as to the findings of those investigations.
  • Mrs. Voorhees asked about the status of the upcoming online access to student grades (for parents). Dr. Crisfield noted that it is still a work in progress, with a possible roll-out timeframe of mid-year 2008-09 (depending on the pace of necessary training for teachers-the last thing the district wants to do is rush into something as important and "visible" as this). The BOE then moved into a discussion about report cards in general, the purpose of them, what the various milestone descriptors mean, whether or not there is consistency across the district, the desirability of hand-written comments (especially at the lower grades), etc.
  • Mrs. Spiller distributed a Drug-Free Partnership flyer which Dr. Crisfield will share with building principals.
  • Mrs. Monahan noted that the Mt. Horeb and WMS yearbooks looked especially great this year.

XIV. PUBLIC COMMENTARY

  • Donna Perry (17 Pinewood Lane) asked about upcoming changes in the Language Arts curriculum at the middle school level (Dr. Crisfield explained). She also asked why teachers do not allow completed tests to be taken home by students (Dr. Crisfield explained the history behind this district precedent).
  • Patricia Zohn (157 Mountain View Road) asked for an expansion on the answer above concerning why tests are not sent home (which Dr. Crisfield provided).
  • Sean Convery (Warren Middle School teacher) asked if the BOE has considered banning "energy drinks" from the schools (Dr. Crisfield indicated that an outright ban is not being considered, but that an education program aimed at students and parents is).

XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION: 
At 8:10 p.m. Mrs. Winter 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:     

1)   matter rendered confidential by federal or state law

2)   pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiation and/or matters of attorney-client privilege

3)   a matter in which release of information would impair the right to receive government funds

4)   material the disclosure of which constitutes an unwarranted invasion of individual privacy

5)   a collective bargaining agreement and/or negotiations related to it

6)   a matter involving the purchase, lease, or acquisition of real property with public funds

7)   protection of public safety and property and/or investigations of possible violations or violations of law

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

12)  deliberation after a public hearing that could result in a civil penalty or other loss

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 Mrs. Voorhees and approved by unanimous voice vote.

On motion by Mrs. Winter and seconded by Mrs. Voorhees, the board reconvened in open session at 9:05 p.m.

XVI. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Mr. Ricci, seconded by Mr. Sardis, the meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m.

Minutes recorded by:
James Crisfield
Acting Board Secretary