Minutes for June 27, 2016
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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 following is a record of that meeting.
I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Board President Tia Allocco.
Open Public Meeting Statement – Mrs. Allocco 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 June 24, 2016. This notice was on that date posted on the bulletin board in the Township Office, mailed to the Courier News and the Echoes Sentinel, and TAP into 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. Allocco led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. Roll Call
Present: Len deMontagnac, Andrea Freijomil, Kathy Helewa, Jim Sena, Joan Schiller and
Tia Allocco
Absent: Celeste Campos
Also Present: Dr. Elizabeth Nastus, Interim Superintendent, Patricia Leonhardt, Board Secretary,
and members of the public and press.
Paige. Albano arrived at 7:06 p.m.
Lisa DiMaggio arrived at 7:17 p.m.
IV. Minutes
Mrs. Freijomil moved the following:
- RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the public and private session minutes of June 6, 2016 Board Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Helewa and approved by 6-0 roll-call vote.
V.Correspondence and Information
· HIB Information
Total # of Investigations: |
1 |
Total # of Determined Bullying Incidents: |
1 |
VI. President's Remarks – Tia Allocco
Mrs. Allocco thanked Dr. Nastus for her service to the district in this past year, and noted her calmness and leadership.
Mrs. Allocco thanked Mr. Comba and his staff for another successful graduation.
Lastly, Mrs. Allocco commended Ms. Wilkening as she prepares for retirement.
VII. Superintendent’s Remarks - Elizabeth Nastus
Dr. Nastus expressed her gratitude and how much she enjoyed her year with the district.
VIII. Committee Reports
Mr. deMontagnac reported on the recent Finance Committee which discussed, among other topics, the generator/cogenerator, and security (to be addressed further in Executive Session).
Mrs. Allocco reported on the Personnel and Negotiations Committee meeting scheduled for July 11th.
Mrs. Allocco also discussed the superintendent’s and board’s self-evaluation.
IX. Discussion
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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:
- A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by an announcement of his/her name and place of residence;
- 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);
- 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
- 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).
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XI. Items for Board Consideration/Action
Mr. deMontagnac asked a question regarding A.3.
Dr. Schiller asked that in the future rates be included in motions such as C.6.
Mr. Sena asked that motion C.8. be pulled for separate vote.
Mr. deMontagnac and Mrs. Helewa asked questions regarding out of district placements.
Mrs. Allocco asked a question regarding B.16.
On motion by Mrs. Freijomil seconded by Mrs. Helewa the consent items A.1. through A.4., B.1. through B.17., C.1.through C.7., and C.9., through C.16., were approved by a 7-0 roll-call vote. (Mrs. DiMaggio was not available to vote.)
On motion by Mrs. Freijomil seconded by Mrs. Helewa the consent item C.8., was approved by a 5-2 roll-call vote. (Mrs. Helewa and Mr. Sena voted nay.)
A. Education
A.1. HIB Report
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the HIB Report submitted by the Superintendent for the period ending on June 23, 2016.
A.2. Out-of-Zone Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the out-of-zone request for the following student:
- Student 620871, Grade 5, to remain at Central School for the 2016-2017 school year. The student is moving to a home zoned for Angelo L. Tomaso School. The district will not be responsible for transportation.
A.3. School Self-Assessment under Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights for the 2015-2016 school year.
A.4. Out-of-District Placements 2016
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the 2016 out-of-district placement list dated June 23, 2016.
B. Finance/Operations/Transportation
B.1. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the period June 7, 2016 through June 27, 2016 in the amount of $3,585,061.96.
B.2. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the School Business
Administrator/Board Secretary, pursuant to policy 3326, to audit pending bills and claims, to pay qualifying bills and claims within approved budget line item amounts, from June 28, 2016 to June 30, 2016, and to submit those bills to the Board of Education for approval at its meeting scheduled for July 25, 2016.
B.3. Board Secretary's and Treasurer's Report
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the report of the secretary for the month of May, 2016;
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on May 31, 2016
FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$7,452,175.35 |
$1,046,472.82 |
|
(11) Current Expense |
$1,754,869.50 |
||
(12) Capital Outlay |
$7,312.97 |
||
(13) Special Schools |
$223.16 |
||
(20) Special Revenue Fund |
$638.27 |
$23,145.16 |
$0.00 |
(30) Capital Projects Fund |
$182,824.44 |
$71,375.36 |
$1,555,224.63 |
(40) Debt Service Fund |
($0.29) |
$0.00 |
($0.29) |
TOTAL |
$7,635,637.77 |
$1,856,926.15 |
$2,601,697.16 |
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.4. Budget Transfers for Month of May 2016
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: |
|||
11-000-218-104-00-00 |
Salaries - Guidance Counselors |
11-000-218-500-11-02 |
Guidance - Other Purchased Services |
$10,000 |
11-000-219-600-08-00 |
CST - Supplies |
11-000-219-800-08-00 |
CST - Dues & Memberships |
$1,500 |
11-000-221-110-12-00 |
Curriculum Development - Stipends |
11-000-223-110-12-00 |
Staff Training Salaries |
$9,000 |
11-000-221-600-12-00 |
Curriculum Supplies |
11-000-221-800-12-00 |
Curriculum - Miscellaneous |
$600 |
11-000-222-600-04-10 |
Library Supplies - Mt. Horeb |
11-190-100-610-04-10 |
Instructional Supplies - Mt. Horeb |
$2,700 |
11-000-230-339-01-00 |
Admin. - Purchased Prof.Services |
11-000-230-334-01-00 |
Architect & Engineering Fees |
$9,100 |
11-000-251-600-01-00 |
Business Office Supplies |
11-000-251-100-01-01 |
Salaries - Business Office Staff |
$900 |
11-000-262-610-09-00 |
Building Supplies - Maintenance |
11-000-262-622-00-04 |
Electricity - Mt. Horeb |
$10,000 |
11-000-266-610-09-00 |
Security - Maintenance Supplies-B&G |
11-000-262-622-00-04 |
Electricity - Mt. Horeb |
$1,000 |
11-150-100-320-08-00 |
Home Instruction - Purchased Svcs. |
11-150-100-101-00-00 |
Home Instruction Salaries |
$1,000 |
11-213-100-610-08-00 |
Resource Center - Supplies |
11-214-100-320-08-00 |
Purchased Prof. Educ. Svcs. - Autism |
$5,000 |
12-000-230-730-00-00 |
General Admin. Equipment |
11-120-100-101-00-01 |
Salaries - Grade 1-5 Teachers |
$60,030 |
12-000-230-730-00-00 |
General Admin. Equipment |
11-130-100-101-00-01 |
Salaries - Grade 6-8 Teachers |
$93,000 |
B.5. 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:
Name |
School |
Workshop/ Conference |
Location |
Month/Yr |
Cost |
Suzanne Aldrich |
MS |
ASHA Convention 2016 |
Philadelphia, PA |
Nov 2016 |
$432 |
Shannon Sharkey |
MHS |
Oppositional, Defiant and Disruptive Children and Adolescents |
Eatontown |
Aug 2016 |
$200 |
Amy Brunswick |
MHS |
NJ Conference for Inclusive Education |
Montclair |
June 2016 |
$281 |
Rebecca Olszyk |
CS |
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training |
New Providence |
Sept 2016 |
$2,690 |
Shannon Sharkey |
ALT |
Building UDL Community and Practice |
Cambridge, MA |
Aug 2016 |
$795 |
All of the above travel has been approved by the Superintendent. The School Business Administrator shall track and record these costs to insure that the maximum amount is not exceeded.
B.6. Transfer of Current Year Surplus to Capital Reserve
WHEREAS, NJSA 18A:21-2 and NJSA 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 $1,250,000 into Capital Reserve at year end, and
WHEREAS, the Warren Township Schools Board of Education has determined that up to $1,250,000 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.7. Transfer of Current Year Surplus to Maintenance Reserve
WHEREAS, NJSA 18A:21-2 and NJSA 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 anticipated current year surplus of $200,000 into Maintenance Reserve at year end, and
WHEREAS, the Warren Township Schools Board of Education has determined that $200,000 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.8. Garbage/Trash Pick-Up and Removal Bid Acceptance
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following resolution:
WHEREAS, on June 7, 2016, the Board of Education received bids for Garbage/Trash Pick-Up and Removal services for the district for the three year period of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2019 as follows:
Kohler Waste Services, Inc. |
$57,000.00 |
Republic Services of New Jersey LLC |
$75,528.98 |
The contract should be awarded to Kohler Waste Services since it is the lowest responsible bidder.
WHEREAS, the contract amount for each year is:
- July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 $19,000.00
- July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 $19,000.00
- July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 $19,000.00
Total Costs $57,000.00
Extra trash pick-ups are $6.00 per yard and an increase in container size is $6.00 per yard.
RESOLVED, the Board of Education awards the contract for Garbage/Trash Pick-Up and Removal services for the district to Kohler Waste Services, Gillette, NJ.
B.9. Joint Transportation Agreement
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes Joint Transportation Agreements for the 2016-2017 school year as follows:
- Somerset County Educational Services Commission - administrative fee of 4%
- Union County Education Services Commission - administrative fee of 4%
- The Educational Services Commission of New Jersey - administrative fee of 6%
B.10. Security Consultant Contract
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes a contract with Trionaid Associates Inc., for security consultation services, at a cost of $2,000 per month, effective July 1, 2017. Contract not to exceed three months.
B.11. Security Product Purchase
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the purchase of the security product from Window Film Depot at a cost of $35,095.91.
B.12. Carpet Purchase
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the purchase of carpet from The Gillespie Group, through MRESC #14/15-79 as follows:
- Mt. Horeb School Library $11,492.40
- Middle School Library $36,019.20
B.13. Transportation for Out-of-District Students - ESY
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves transportation contracts for 2016 ESY transportation for out-of-district students as follows:
Contractor |
Student ID# |
School |
Cost |
Somerset County ESC |
8009989713 |
P.G. Chambers |
$4,357.80 |
The ESC of NJ |
1405701923 |
Cambridge |
$3,632.99 |
Union County ESC |
1794155813 |
Horizon |
$8,892.00 |
Green Brook |
7211419443 |
Jardine |
$4,919.97 |
B.14. Transportation Contract for Out of District Students – ESY
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transportation contract with Berkeley Heights School District for the transportation of their students for the 2016 ESY as follows:
Contractor District School Cost
Warren Berkeley Heights DLC $ 1,075.60
Warren WHRHS WHRHS $ 2,830.60
Warren Greenbrook WHRHS $ 1,587.06
B.15. Technology Purchase
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the purchase of the following technology from Dell, under State Contract M-0483:
- 425 Chromebooks (3rd and 5th grades) $92,866.75
- 425 Google Management software licenses $12,750.00
B.16. Summer Fun Tuition Contracts
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves tuition contracts for four full session and two partial session students from Watchung Borough for a total tuition of $10,500.
B.17. Middle School Generator Project
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the submission of the
documents to the Department of Education for review of the generator replacement project at the Middle School. If required, USA Architects is authorized to update the Long Range Facilities Plan for this project. As well as creation of design documents and the solicitation of bids for the project. Fees as per the Architect of Record agreement.
C. Personnel/Student Services
C.1. Employment for the 2016-2017 School Year
RESOLVED, upon recommendation from the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the following Personnel items including the employment of the following employees, conditional upon the final approval by the New Jersey Department of Education, for the 2016-2017 school year and 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.”
- Christine Parolise, Grade 6 Teacher, Warren Middle School, MA, Step 1 of the 2016-2017 salary guide, $62,722 effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
b. Carolyn Wells, 0.5 Leave Replacement Teacher, Warren Middle School, BA+15, Step 1 of the 2016-2017 salary guide, $29,936, effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. (Ms. Wells will be LRT for Employee #1879.)
c. Patrice Granda, Payroll Administrator, District, 32 hours per week, at an annual salary of $42,667, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
d. Christopher Grundman, Head Custodian, Mt. Horeb School, at an annual salary of $36,224 (prorated), effective August 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
e. Anthony Ronkowitz, Leave Replacement Custodian, Middle School, at an annual salary of $36,000 (prorated), effective July 5, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
C.2. Substitute Teacher
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following to be appointed as substitute teacher for the 2015-2016 school year:
a. Sajel Kapadia
C.3. Summer Employees - 2016 Revised
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the revised list of summer employees, dated June 22, 2016, at the listed hourly rates, with new hires to have begun June 23, 2016.
C.4. Movement on the Guide
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff for amended placements on the 2015-2016 salary guide:
a. Joel Van Tine, with congratulations, for movement from MA to MA+15, effective June 1, 2016.
b. Lisa Carlson, with congratulations, for movement from MA+15 to MA+30, effective June 1, 2016.
c. Kathleen Reynolds, with congratulations, for movement from BA to BA+15, effective June 1, 2016.
d. Susan Leonard, with congratulations, for movement from MA+15 to MA+30, effective June 1, 2016.
e. Amanda McGrath, with congratulations, for movement from MA+15 to MA+30, effective June 1, 2016.
f. Rebecca Sutherland, with congratulations, for movement from BA to BA+15, effective June 1, 2016.
g. Lauren Valera, with congratulations, for movement from MA+30 to MA+45, effective June 1, 2016.
h. Lynn Alger, with congratulations, for movement from MA+15 to MA+30, effective June 1, 2016.
i. Amy Jensen, with congratulations, for movement from MA+15 to MA+30, effective June 1, 2016.
C.5. Job Description
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the job description for Payroll Administrator.
C.6. Extended Work Schedule
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an extended work schedule, to a maximum of five days total per school, beginning after the last day of the 2015-2016 school year and ending before the commencement of the 2016-2017 school year, at the employee’s per diem rate, as follows:
a. Carmella Motyczka, Multi-Duty Paraprofessional, Central School
b. Michele Delserro, Multi-Duty Paraprofessional, Mt. Horeb School
c. Susan Francione, Multi-Duty Paraprofessional, Woodland School
C.7. Amended Staffing Assignments for the 2016-2017 School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the amended teaching assignments for the following staff:
a. Kristen Stoyanov, transfer from Kindergarten Teacher to Grade 3 Teacher, Mt. Horeb School, effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
- Elizabeth Maag, transfer from Grade 3 Teacher to Kindergarten Teacher, Mt. Horeb School, effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
- Joyce Pekarsky, Classroom Paraprofessional, Central School, increase from 30 hours to 32.5 hours, Step 27 of the 2016-2017 salary guide, $33,730, plus a stipend of $1,800 for her teaching certificate, effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
- Michelle Roth, Classroom Paraprofessional, Central School, decrease from 32.5 hours to 30 hours, Step 16-17 of the 2016-2017 salary guide, $22,985, effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
- Michelle Wegener, transfer from Grade 4 Teacher, Central School to Grade 1 Teacher, Angelo L. Tomaso School, effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
C.8. Additional Pay
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves additional pay for Dr. Matthew Mingle, at a per diem rate of $553.85, for an amount not to exceed $4,430.80, in the 2015-16 school year.
C.9. Amended List of 2016-2017 Summer Fun Staff
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the amended list of Summer Fun Paraprofessionals and Substitutes, dated June 15, 2016.
C.10. Non-WTEA Stipends for 2016-2017 School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following non-WTEA stipends for the 2016-2017 school year:
- Literacy Coach, Angelo L. Tomaso School, Mary Beth Greco, $6,400 (4 hrs/wk)
- Literacy Coach, Central School, Marianne Larson, $6,400 (4 hrs/wk)
- Literacy Coach, Mt. Horeb School, Christine Burkhardt, $6,400 (4 hrs/wk)
- Literacy Coach, Woodland School, Kathy Brown, $6,400 (4 hrs/wk)
Salaries to be funded through No Child Left Behind Grant, Title II-A, to the extent funds are available.
C.11. Warren Middle School Guidance Additional Hours
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Guidance Counselors to work three days, August 29 through August 31, at the employee’s per diem rate:
a. Helen Scully- Grade 6
b. Lauren Regal- Grade 8
c. Midge Johnson- Grade 7
C.12. Contracted Services
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following rate change for the provider Kid Therapy to $115 per 45 minute session.
C.13. Long Term Substitute
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Natalie Flamme as a Long Term Substitute, effective September 1, 2016 through on or about November 18, 2016. (Mrs. Flamme will be Long Term Substitute for Employee #1472.)
C.14. Writing Projects 2016-2017
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff for the 2016-2017 curriculum writing projects, as per the 2014-2017 WTEA negotiated agreement, at a rate of $40.00 per hour, at a cost not to exceed $32,000:
Lynn Alger |
Mary Beth Greco |
Helen Scully |
David Arnold |
Jessica Halpern |
Mary Sfiris |
Jennifer Benn |
Chelsea Hill |
Myranda Shimko |
Kristen Boni |
Debbie Hunt |
Kevin Speckin |
Anita Brower |
Midge Johnson |
Melissa Stoeckel |
Kelly Brown |
Peter Kassalow |
Dorothy Stolfi |
Mary Pat Brown |
Marianne Larson |
Rebecca Sutherland |
Chris Burkhardt |
Barbara LaSaracina |
Justin Thomson |
Lyndsay Carroll |
Catherine Lazas |
Dan Ticchio |
Cynthia Cassidy |
Bev MacGorman |
Cristina Trump |
Michelle Cebula |
Simone Miller |
Lauren Valera |
Lindsay Chell |
Bonnie Pierson |
Mary Ellen Weaver |
Ann Marie Christou |
Lauren Regal |
Paula Williams |
Sean Convery |
Steve Rizzoli |
Linda Yu |
Lynn Degen |
Christine Rzasa |
Michelle Zgombic |
Deanna DeRoner |
Heather Saum |
Jill Ziobro |
Paul Duncan |
Lyndsay Schreck |
C.15. Leave Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Employee #2041 for leave of absence (paid and unpaid according to legal and contractual entitlement) from on or about October 31, 2016 through March 30, 2017, with an anticipated return date of March 31, 2017.
C.16. Retirement/Resignation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the retirement/resignation of the following staff:
- Karen Wilkening, Grade 1 Teacher, Angelo L. Tomaso School, for the purpose of retirement, with appreciation for her 21 years of service to the Warren Township students, effective July 31, 2016.
- Claudia Falconieri, Leave Replacement Teacher, Angelo L. Tomaso School, for the purpose of resignation, effective June 30, 2016.
XII. Old Business
Miscellaneous - Mrs. Helewa thanked Dr. Nastus for her service and commented on the positiveness and joy of graduation.
Mr. Sena reiterated his thanks for Dr. Nastus to the district during “unique” times.
XIII. New Business
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XIV. Public Commentary
Patricia Zahn, Mountainview Road, on behalf of the public, also offered her thanks for Dr. Nastus’ time at the helm.
XV. Executive Session
At 7:20 p.m. Mrs Freijomil 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:
protection of public safety and property and/or investigations of possible violations or violations of law
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 Mrs. Helewa and approved by unanimous voice vote.
On motion by Mrs. Freijomil, seconded by Mrs. Albano, the Board reconvened in open session at 8:33 p.m.
- On motion by Mrs. Freijomil seconded by Mr. deMontagnac the consent item B.18., was approved by a 5-3 roll-call vote. (Mrs. Albano, Mrs. Freijomil and Mrs. Allocco voted nay.)
B.18. Security Purchase
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the purchase of cameras from RFP Solutions, at a cost of $292,758.54. This purchase is through New Jersey State Purchasing Contract M-0483.
XVI. Adjourn
On motion by Mrs. Freijomil, seconded by Mr. deMontagnac, the meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m.
Minutes submitted by
Patricia Leonhardt
Board Secretary
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