Minutes for October 30, 2017
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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 January 4, 2017. This notice was on that date was posted on the Courier News, and TAP into 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: Paige Albano, David Brezee, Len deMontagnac, Lisa DiMaggio,
Andrea Freijomil, Patricia Zohn and Tia Allocco
Absent:
Also Present: Dr. Matthew Mingle, Superintendent, and Patricia Leonhardt, Board Secretary, and members of the public and press.
Joan Schiller arrived at 7:02 p.m.
Jeannine Sarosy arrived at 7:04 p.m.
IV. Minutes
Mr. deMontagnac moved the following:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the public and private session minutes of the October 16, 2017 Board Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Brezee and approved by 7-0 roll-call vote.
V. Correspondence and Information
· HIB Information
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Total # of Investigations: |
0 |
Total # of Determined Bullying Incidents: |
0 |
VI. President's Remarks
Mrs. Allocco welcomed all and started with congratulations for the Middle School’s boys’ and girls’ soccer teams who both advanced to their league championship games, with the girls emerging as victors in their game. The teams will be recognized at the board’s May meeting.
Mrs. Allocco mentioned attendance at last week’s NJSBA Workshop, which will be discussed under New Business.
Mrs. Allocco noted the article in the Warren Township News in which Mayor Carolann Garafola references the Board of Education.
Lastly, Mrs. Allocco thanked all who volunteered at the schools’ Trunk or Treat events.
VII. Superintendent’s Remarks
Dr. Mingle also congratulated both soccer teams on their success.
Dr. Mingle noted the Online Safety Seminar to be presented on November 20th at 7:00 p.m. at the Middle School. RSVPs are encouraged.
Dr. Mingle referenced the banners celebrating Woodland School’s Blue Ribbon recognition which are hanging at two locations in the township. Dr. Mingle reminded all about the celebration to be held on November 30th.
VIII. Presentation
- Alternate Observation Process - Mr. Kimmick provided an overview of this optional process. The board asked follow up questions.
IX. Discussion
- 2018-2019 Calendar Draft - Dr. Mingle discussed the proposed calendar.
- 7th and 8th Grade Overnight Trips - Dr. Mingle reviewed the trip and board members held follow up discussion.
X. Committee Reports
N/A
XI. Public Commentary (agenda items only)
Note on public input at BOE meetings: Board Policy #9322, adopted on January 21, 2013, 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).
- Heather Silver, Quail Run, referenced the proposed calendar and the possibility of incorporating a full week off.
XII. Items for Board Consideration/Action
Mrs. Albano asked a question regarding motion C.6.
Mrs. Zohn asked that motion A.2. be pulled for separate vote.
On motion by Mr. deMontagnac, seconded by Mr. Brezee, the consent items A.1., and A.3., B.1., through B.6., and C.1., through C.6., were approved by a 9-0 roll-call vote.
On motion by Mr. deMontagnac, seconded by Mr. Brezee, the consent item A.2., was approved by 8-0-1 roll-call vote. (Mrs. Zohn abstained.)
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 October 26, 2017.
A.2. Overnight Trips
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Warren Middle School overnight trips as follows:
a. Grade 8 Historical Trip to Camden and Philadelphia, May 31 - June 1, 2018.
b. Grade 7 Environmental Trip to Fairview Lakes YMCA Camp, May 31 - June 1, 2018.
A.3. Fieldwork Site
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Kean University to secure Warren Township Schools as a fieldwork site to provide supervised clinical educational experiences in occupational therapy for the 2018 calendar year.
B. Finance/Operations/Transportation
B.1. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the month of October 2017 in the amount of $4,042,149.82.
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 September 2017; and
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on September 30, 2017
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FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
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(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$9,079,371.72 |
$990,303.32 |
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(11) Current Expense |
$1,807,117.10 |
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(12) Capital Outlay |
$414,971.93 |
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(13) Special Schools |
$1,647.72 |
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(20) Special Revenue Fund |
($83,806.34) |
$39,105.98 |
$0.00 |
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(30) Capital Projects Fund |
$63,040.94 |
$0.00 |
$297,136.05 |
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(40) Debt Service Fund |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
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TOTAL |
$9,058,606.32 |
$2,262,842.73 |
$1,287,439.37 |
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 September 2017
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:
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TO: |
FROM: |
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1. |
11-000-213-100-050-06-00 |
Salaries-Nurse and Doctor - WS |
11-000-219-104-000-00-00 |
Salaries - Child Study Team |
$5,562 |
|
2. |
11-000-217-106-033-07-02 |
Salaries-Extraordinary Paras-MS |
11-204-100-106-000-00-00 |
Salaries - LLD Aides |
$52,000 |
|
3. |
11-000-217-106-040-05-02 |
Salaries - Extraordinary Paras-ALT |
11-000-216-100-000-00-00 |
Salaries - Speech & OT |
$2,000 |
|
4. |
11-000-217-106-040-05-02 |
Salaries - Extraordinary Paras-ALT |
11-213-100-106-000-00-00 |
Salaries - RC Aides |
$82,000 |
|
5. |
11-000-217-106-050-06-02 |
Salaries-Extraordinary Paras-WS |
11-000-216-100-000-00-00 |
Salaries - Speech & OT |
$21,542 |
|
6. |
11-000-218-105-033-07-00 |
Salaries-Guidance Sec.- MS |
11-000-219-104-000-00-00 |
Salaries - Child Study Team |
$922 |
|
7. |
11-000-219-104-050-06-02 |
Home Instruction - Special Ed |
11-000-219-104-000-00-00 |
Salaries - Child Study Team |
$4,000 |
|
8. |
11-000-219-105-050-06-00 |
Salaries - CST Secretary - WS |
11-000-219-104-000-00-00 |
Salaries - Child Study Team |
$661 |
|
9. |
11-000-221-105-050-06-00 |
Salaries-Curriculum Sec.- WS |
11-000-216-100-000-00-00 |
Salaries - Speech & OT |
$4,641 |
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10. |
11-000-221-176-050-06-00 |
Salaries-Math/Literacy Coach- WS |
11-000-240-103-000-00-00 |
Salaries - Principals & Dean/Director |
$29,632 |
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11. |
11-000-221-176-033-12-01 |
Integration Specialist - Stipend- MS |
11-000-219-104-000-00-00 |
Salaries - Child Study Team |
$4,000 |
|
12. |
11-000-221-176-033-12-01 |
Integration Specialist - Stipend- MS |
11-000-221-110-000-12-01 |
Literacy Coaches - Stipends |
$5,600 |
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13. |
11-000-222-100-050-06-01 |
Salaries - Educ. Techn. - WS |
11-000-219-104-000-00-00 |
Salaries - Child Study Team |
$637 |
|
14. |
11-000-222-100-050-06-02 |
Salaries - Librarian - WS |
11-000-219-104-000-00-00 |
Salaries - Child Study Team |
$5,859 |
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15. |
11-000-222-800-035-04-00 |
Library - Memberships - MHS |
11-000-222-600-035-04-13 |
Periodicals & Subscrip. - MHS |
$65 |
|
16. |
11-000-230-100-000-01-01 |
Salaries - Support Staff |
11-000-218-104-000-00-00 |
Salaries - Guidance |
$320 |
|
17. |
11-000-240-580-035-04-00 |
Travel - Mt. Horeb |
11-000-240-600-035-04-10 |
Admin. Supplies - Mt. Horeb |
$50 |
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18. |
11-000-240-800-033-07-00 |
Principal/Dean Dues - Middle |
11-000-240-600-033-07-10 |
Admin. Supplies - Middle |
$131 |
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19. |
11-000-252-600-000-11-01 |
Admin. Technology - Supplies |
11-000-262-107-000-00-00 |
Salaries - Lunch/Playgr. Aides |
$2,000 |
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20. |
11-000-261-100-000-09-00 |
Salaries - Maintenance |
11-000-262-100-000-09-00 |
Salaries - Custodians |
$2,200 |
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21. |
11-000-270-160-000-10-00 |
Salaries - Regular Transp. |
11-000-270-161-000-10-00 |
Salaries - Special Ed Transp. |
$151 |
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22. |
11-105-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries-Preschool Teachers- MH |
11-110-100-101-000-00-01 |
Salaries - Kindergarten Teachers |
$3,224 |
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23. |
11-120-100-101-050-06-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers- WS |
11-110-100-101-000-00-01 |
Salaries - Kindergarten Teachers |
$21,200 |
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24. |
11-130-100-101-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Grades 6-8 Teachers- MS |
11-000-262-107-000-00-00 |
Salaries - Lunch & Playgr. Aides |
$13,068 |
|
25. |
11-130-100-101-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Grades 6-8 Teachers- MS |
11-110-100-101-000-00-01 |
Salaries - Kindergarten Teachers |
$17,934 |
|
26. |
11-130-100-101-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Grades 6-8 Teachers- MS |
11-204-100-101-000-00-00 |
Salaries - LLD Teachers |
$73,388 |
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27. |
11-130-100-101-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Grades 6-8 Teachers- MS |
11-230-100-101-000-00-00 |
Salaries - Basic Skills Teachers |
$51,239 |
|
28. |
11-209-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - SEED Teacher - ALT |
11-213-100-101-000-00-00 |
Salaries - RC Teachers |
$4,684 |
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29. |
11-209-100-106-040-05-00 |
Salaries - SEED Aides - ALT |
11-213-100-101-000-00-00 |
Salaries - RC Teachers |
$4,950 |
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30. |
11-214-100-101-030-03-00 |
Salaries - Autism Teachers - CS |
11-000-216-100-000-00-00 |
Salaries - Speech & OT |
$29,011 |
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31. |
11-216-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries - PSD Teachers - MHS |
11-213-100-101-000-00-00 |
Salaries - RC Teachers |
$14 |
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32. |
11-216-100-101-035-04-01 |
Salaries- PSD Teachers Other-MHS |
11-000-216-100-000-00-00 |
Salaries - Speech & OT |
$1,194 |
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33. |
11-216-100-101-035-04-01 |
Salaries- PSD Teachers Other-MHS |
11-213-100-101-000-00-00 |
Salaries - RC Teachers |
$43,993 |
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34. |
11-216-100-106-035-04-00 |
Salaries - PSD Aides - MHS |
11-000-216-100-000-00-00 |
Salaries - Speech & OT |
$24,118 |
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35. |
11-240-100-101-050-06-00 |
Salaries - Basic Skills Teachers- WS |
11-000-216-100-000-00-00 |
Salaries - Speech & OT |
$7,130 |
B.4. 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:
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Name |
School |
Workshop/ Conference |
Location |
Month/Yr |
Cost |
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Adam Yenish |
WS |
National Blue Ribbon School Celebration |
Washington, DC |
Nov 2017 |
$298 |
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Kristen Stoyanov |
ALT |
Strategies and Structures for Teaching Writing, K-8 |
New Providence |
Dec 2017 |
$195 |
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Kristen Stoyanov |
ALT |
Strategies and Structures for Teaching Reading, K-8 |
New Providence |
Mar 2018 |
$195 |
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William Kimmick |
MS |
Strategies and Structures for Teaching Writing, K-8 |
New Providence |
Dec 2017 |
$195 |
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Jessica Nathan |
CS |
Strategies and Structures for Teaching Writing, K-8 |
New Providence |
Dec 2017 |
$195 |
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.5. Maintenance Reserves Withdrawal
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a withdrawal from Maintenance Reserves in the amount of $27,360, for the purposes of contracting with Hendershot Construction Co, Inc for exterior painting and repairs to the district’s Maintenance and Transportation building.
B.6. Comprehensive Maintenance Plan (CMP)
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following motion:
Whereas, the Department of Education requires New Jersey School Districts to submit the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan (CMP) and the Annual Maintenance Budget Amount Worksheet (M-1) documenting "required" maintenance activities for each of its public school facilities, and
Whereas, the required maintenance activities as listed in the attached document for the various school facilities of the Warren Township Schools are consistent with these requirements, and
Whereas, all past and planned activities are reasonable to keep school facilities open and safe for use or in their original condition and to keep their system warranties valid, and
Now, therefore be it resolved that the Warren Township School District hereby authorizes the School Business Administrator to submit the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan (CMP) and the Annual Maintenance Budget Amount Worksheet (M-1) for the Warren Township Schools in compliance with Department of Education requirements
C. Personnel/Student Services
C.1. Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Building Teams
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff as Crisis Prevention Intervention Building Team members. Each staff member will receive an annual amount of $500 stipend per the WTEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. The stipend will be rewarded upon verified completion of the Crisis Prevention Intervention training. For a total cost not to exceed $19,000.00.
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Michelle Barbagallo |
Julie Jagiello |
Laurie Pelosi-Fetten |
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Nicholas Bayachek |
Carol Keirstead |
Paula Pontoriero |
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Lakiesha Beaubrun |
Keith Koellhoffer |
Lisa Pravato |
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Frances Blabolil |
Nancy Lauber |
Lucia Raphael |
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Kelly Blessing-Maire |
Edward Lee |
Allison Reu |
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Carol Brown |
Brittany Leonard |
Michelle Roth |
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Amy Brunswick |
Karen Leski |
Nicole Runfola |
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Lesley Duncan |
Meryl Lettire |
Mary Russo |
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Jacqueline Fattell |
Josephine Maccagnan |
Christopher Schwallie |
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William Fratto |
Meghan Madden |
Beatrice Schwarzkopf |
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Theresa Godfrey |
Catherine Maguire |
Sherri Strauss |
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Rebecca Hartman |
Lauren Nelson |
Joan Toth |
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Patricia Iannacone |
Joyce Pekarsky |
C.2. Leave Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following:
a. Employee #3159 for leave (paid and unpaid according to legal and contractual entitlement), from on or about February 20, 2018 through on or about May 25, 2018.
b. Employee #1598 for extended leave (unpaid according to legal and contractual entitlement), from October 23, 2017 through on or about October 30, 2017.
c. Employee #1328 for extended leave (paid according to legal and contractual entitlement), from October 30, 2017 through November 3, 2017.
C.3. Nursing Plans
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the 2017-2018 Nursing Plans for Angelo L. Tomaso School, Central School, Mount Horeb School, Woodland School and Warren Middle School.
C.4. Employment for the 2017-2018 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, for the 2017-2018 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.”
- Joan Lo Iacono, Leave Replacement Teacher, Warren Middle School, MA, Step 11-12 of the 2017-2018 salary guide, $69,751 (prorated), effective November 6, 2017 through on or about January 2, 2018, which is not creditable service toward tenure acquisition. (Ms. Lo Iacono will be LRT for Employee #3182.)
- Kristen Carleen, Speech Therapist, Warren Middle School, MA, Step 6-8 of the 2017-2018 salary guide, $67,166 (prorated), effective November 20, 2017 through June 30, 2018. (Ms. Carleen replaces Suzanne Aldrich.)
C.5. Student Teacher
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Rachel Kant, student at William Paterson University, to complete student teaching clinical practice from January 18, 2018 through May 3, 2018 at Central School.
C.6. Retirement/Resignation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the retirement/resignation of the following staff:
- Kathryn Gausz, Grade 6 Math Teacher, Warren Middle School, for the purpose of resignation, effective January 1, 2018.
XIII. Unfinished Business
- Club Registrations - Mrs. Zohn requested follow up regarding club registrations.
XIV. New Business
- NJSBA Workshop - Those board members who attended the NJSBA Workshop reported on the highlights.
- District Strengths Communication - Mrs. Albano referenced enhanced exposure regarding the district’s strengths, in light of private school enrollment.
XV. Public Commentary (any topic)
Note on public input at BOE meetings: Board Policy #9322, adopted on January 21, 2013, 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).
- Rachel Singleton, Deerwood Trail West, referenced the Open House process in the United Kingdom, and asked a question regarding Middle School trips and paraprofessionals. Ms. Singleton also referenced the district’s Strategic Plan and the Active Learning Spaces.
- Heather Silver, Quail run, referenced the club registration process.
XVI. Adjourn
On motion by Mr. deMontagnac, seconded by Mr. Brezee, the meeting adjourned at
8:28 p.m.
Minutes submitted by,
Patricia Leonhardt
Board Secretary
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