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Due to the public health crisis, the regular business meeting of the Board of Education was held this day virtually through the online Zoom platform. The Board of Education, administration and the public were present and participating through logon to that platform. 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 Christian Bellmann.

Open Public Meeting Statement – Board President Christian Bellmann 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 March 31, 2020. 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 – Mr. Bellmann led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.

III. Roll Call

Present: Aaron Bellish, Mark Bisci, David Brezee, Susie Chu, Lisa DiMaggio,

Marc Franco, Patricia Zohn and Christian Bellmann

Absent: Ayanna Taylor

Also Present: Dr. Matthew Mingle, Superintendent, and Patricia Leonhardt,

Board Secretary, and members of the public and press.

IV. Public Hearing on Superintendent’s Contracts

● Mr. Bellmann will read the following Statement:

○ Chapter 53 requires Boards of Education to permit the public to comment on any changes or amendments to certain administrative contracts as they are renewed. Tonight, we are permitting public comment on the proposed amendment on the contract of our Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Mingle. The Board will be voting to amend Dr. Mingle’s current contract as well as approve a new contract for 2020-2025.

V. Opportunity for Public Comment on the Superintendent’s Contracts

● The public is invited to review both the Amended 2017-2020 and New 2020-2025 Superintendent contracts at https://www.warrentboe.org/board/general/contracts/

No public commentary was made.

VI. Motion to close the Public Hearing on the Superintendent’s Contracts

● Mr. Bellmann moved the following:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves to close the Public Hearing on the Superintendent’s Contracts.

The motion was seconded by Mrs. Zohn and approved by a 8-0 roll-call vote.

VII. Minutes

● Mrs. Zohn moved the following:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the public and executive session minutes of the April 13, 2020 Board Meeting.

The motion was seconded by Mr. Brezee and approved by a 7-0-1 roll-call vote.

(Mrs. DiMaggio abstained.)

VIII. Correspondence and Information

· HIB Information

Total # of Investigations:

0

Total # of Determined Bullying Incidents:

0

· Suspension Report

In School:

0

Out of School:

0

IX. President's Remarks – Mr. Christian Bellmann

Mr. Bellmann welcomed all to virtual meeting number three, which has an agenda heavy in district business. Mr. Bellmann:

● Highlighted the adoption of the 2020-21 budget (motion B.5) whereby the tax levy increase has been decreased to 0%.

● Referenced the district’s Flexible Instruction Days, for which Dr. Mingle will provide an update later in the evening.

● Encouraged all to vote for the Warren Middle School’s band, which is a finalist in the 2020 Marching Band Scarlet Knights’ Battle of the Bands competition.

● Recommended that all parents fill out the weekly survey regarding the district’s current educational operating environment.

X. Superintendent’s Remarks – Dr. Matthew Mingle

Dr. Mingle also welcomed all to this virtual meeting of the Board of Education and:

● Referenced the supplemental clubs on the agenda, some of which represent cross-school offerings.

● Reminded all regarding the upcoming May 11th Strategic Plan presentation.

● Also encouraged all regarding voting for the Warren Middle School band in the Rutgers competition.

● Provided an update on Quarter 3 Board & District Goals, for which the major focus was the Strategic Plan.

XI. Presentation

● 2020-2021 Warren Township School District Budget - Public Hearing - Dr. Mingle and

Mrs. Leonhardt provided an overview of the 2020-2021 budget. The board asked follow- up questions.

XII. Discussion

N/A

XIIII. Committee Reports

● Finance/Operations/Security Committee - Mr. Brezee reported that at its recent meeting the major topics of discussion for the committee were the operational and fiscal effects of COVID-19 and the 2020-21 budget.

XIV. 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:

  1. 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;
  2. 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;
  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;
  4. 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).

N/A

XV. Items for Board Consideration/Action

On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mr. Franco, the consent items A.1., through A.4., B.1., through B.10., and C.1., through C.8. were approved by a 8-0 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 April 13, 2020.

A.2. Mathematics Textbook Adoption

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the updated Ready Classroom program, Grades K through 8, as aligned with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.

A.3. Flexible Instruction Plan

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Flexible Instruction

Plan for submission to the New Jersey Department of Education.

A.4. 2019-2020 Calendar

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the revised 2019-2020 calendar.

B. Finance/Operations/Transportation

B.1. Payment of Bills

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the month of April 2020 in the amount of $3,961,669.32.

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 March, 2020; and

WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on March 31, 2020:

FUND

CASH BALANCE

APPROPRIATION BALANCE

FUND BALANCE

(10) General Current Expense Fund

$16,410,871.07

$1,063,861.93

(10) General Current Expense

$38,614.00

(11) Current Expense

$2,684,338.87

(12) Capital Outlay

$61,981.55

(13) Special Schools

$16,076.43

(20) Special Revenue Fund

($26,886.24)

$28,423.94

$0.00

(30) Capital Projects Fund

$4,504,619.40

($4,324,055.58)

($1,763,502.48)

(40) Debt Service Fund

$60,336.00

$0.00

$0.00

TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS

$20,948,940.23

($1,494,620.79)

($699,640.55)

(60) Milk Fund

$13,591.41

$ (26,000.00)

$ 5,198.02

(61) Juice and Water Fund

$3,700.01

$ (11,000.00)

$ 1,811.56

TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS

$17,291.42

($37,000.00)

$7,009.58

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 March 2020

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:

TO:

FROM:

1.

11-000-222-600-033-07-12

Library Books - Middle

11-190-100-640-030-12-00

Textbooks-Series Replacement - CS

$2,100

2.

11-000-223-500-030-08-00

Staff Training - Other Purchased Services - SPS - CS

11-000-223-580-040-08-00

Workshops & Travel - SPS - ALT

$930

3.

11-000-223-500-033-08-00

Staff Training - Other Purchased Services - SPS - MS

11-000-223-580-040-08-00

Workshops & Travel - SPS - ALT

$850

4.

11-000-223-500-035-08-00

Staff Training - Other Purchased Services - SPS - MHS

11-000-223-580-040-08-00

Workshops & Travel - SPS - ALT

$770

5.

11-000-223-500-040-08-00

Staff Training - Other Purchased Services - SPS - ALT

11-000-223-580-040-08-00

Workshops & Travel - SPS - ALT

$770

6.

11-000-223-500-050-08-00

Staff Training - Other Purchased Services - SPS - WS

11-000-223-580-040-08-00

Workshops & Travel - SPS - ALT

$610

7.

11-000-223-500-030-12-00

Staff Training - Other Purchased Services - Curriculum - CS

11-000-223-580-033-12-00

Workshops & Travel - Staff Training - MS

$4

8.

11-000-223-500-033-12-00

Staff Training - Other Purchased Services - Curriculum - MS

11-000-223-580-033-12-00

Workshops & Travel - Staff Training - MS

$370

9.

11-000-223-500-035-12-00

Staff Training - Other Purchased Services - Curriculum - MHS

11-000-223-580-033-12-00

Workshops & Travel - Staff Training - MS

$4

10.

11-000-223-500-040-12-00

Staff Training - Other Purchased Services - Curriculum - ALT

11-000-223-580-033-12-00

Workshops & Travel - Staff Training - MS

$4

11.

11-000-223-500-050-12-00

Staff Training - Other Purchased Services - Curriculum - WS

11-000-223-580-033-12-00

Workshops & Travel - Staff Training - MS

$33

12.

11-000-252-800-000-11-01

Technology - Miscellaneous

11-000-252-600-000-11-01

Technology - Supplies

$115

13.

11-000-262-610-000-09-00

Building Supplies - Maintenance

11-000-262-622-033-09-07

Electricity - MS

$20,000

14.

11-000-270-615-000-10-00

Transportation Supplies

11-000-270-610-000-10-00

General Transportation Supplies

$2,000

15.

11-190-100-580-033-07-00

Travel (Instructional) - Middle

11-190-100-610-033-07-10

Instructional Supplies - MS

$150

16.

12-000-261-730-030-09-03

Maintenance Equipment - CS

11-000-261-420-040-09-05

Maintenance Repairs - ALT

$4,050

B.4. CARES Amendment Approval

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves an update to the district’s Tax Sheltered Annuities terms and conditions, thereby incorporating the flexibilities as enacted by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

B.5. Adoption of 2020-21 Budget

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the 2020-2021 Warren Township School District Budget as approved by the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for Somerset County.

The budget includes sufficient funds to provide curriculum and instruction which will enable all students to achieve the New Jersey Student Learning

Standards and is in compliance with N.J.S.A. 18A and N.J.A.C Title 6 and 6A.

2020-2021 Budget

Appropriations:

Revenue:

Fund 10

Operating Budget

$43,449,312

State Aid: General Fund

$1,915,420

Transfer to Charter Schools

$0

Tax Levy: General Fund

$41,193,378

Deposit to Capital Reserve (Interest allocation)

$500

Other Revenues

$582,957

Capital Outlay

$4,702,887

Fund Balance

$461,000

Summer School

$320,658

Withdrawal from Capital Reserves for Debt Service Payment

$4,320,602

TOTAL

$48,473,357

$48,473,357

Fund 20

Special Revenue Appropriations

$408,551

Grants - Local

$1,000

Grants - Federal

$407,551

Fund 40

$6,606,703

Debt Service Fund Balance

$60,336

Transfer from Capital Reserve

$4,320,602

State Debt Service Aid

$2,225,765

FURTHER RESOLVED, per NJAC 6A:23B-1.2(b), the budget provides for a maximum expenditure amount that may be allotted for travel and expense reimbursement. The 2020-2021 tentative budget includes a maximum travel appropriation of $125,000. The School Business Administrator shall track and record these costs to insure that the maximum amount is not exceeded, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, a Board of Education may, and this Board does, establish, for regular district business travel only, an annual school year threshold of $1,500 per staff member where prior Board approval shall not be required for regular business travel, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent and Business Administrator to implement the 2020-2021 budget as hereby approved.

B.6. Dell Purchases

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the following purchases from Dell:

● 515 Dell 11 3100 Chromebooks and Licenses at a combined cost of $373.50 each, for a total of $192,352.50.

● 20 Dell 75 4K Interactive Touch Monitors and Wall Mounts at a combined cost of $3,330.78 each, for a total of $66,615.60.

● 100 Dell Latitude 5400 with docking stations at a combined cost of $1,181.63 each, for a total cost of $118,163.

● 1 Dell 86 Touch Interactive Monitor and Wall Mount at a combined cost of $5,331.38.

All purchasing under New Jersey State Contract M0483.

B.7. Purchasing Approval

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the following Cooperative purchasing:

● Haig Service Corp, through Ed Data Services Bids #8525 (Burglar Alarm Services) and Bid #8535 (Fire Alarm Services, at an amount not to exceed $70,000.

B.8. Math Materials Purchase

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the purchase of the Ready Classroom Math series for Grades K through 8, at a cost not to exceed $88,303.84.

B.9. Resolution Regarding Assembly Bill 3902

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby adopts the resolution regarding the transmission of property tax revenue to school districts, as proposed in Assembly Bill 3902.

B.10. Transportation Contracts for Out-of-District Students

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves transportation contracts for the transportation of students for the 2020-2021 ESY and Regular School Year as follows:

Host

Joining District

Destination

Revenue

Warren

Watchung Hills Regional

High School

RH1

$5,409.73

(ESY)

Warren

Watchung Hills Regional

High School

RH1

$32,457.60

(SY)

C. Personnel/Student Services

C.1. Long Term Substitutes

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following individuals as a Long Term Substitutes:

Name

Effective Date

Replacing

Employee

Lauren Webster

On or about May 18, 2020 through on or about June 5, 2020

(This motion supersedes the previous motion approved on April 13, 2020.)

#3450

Christina Mancino

April 20, 2020 through June 19, 2020

(This motion supersedes the previous motion approved on March 9, 2020.)

#2693

C.2. Leave Request

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following leave requests:

Employee ID

Paid/Unpaid

#0738

FFCA - April 20, 2020 through May 1, 2020 (paid)

FMLA - May 4, 2020 through May 15, 2020 (paid)

#2262

FFCA - April 13, 2020 through April 24, 2020 (paid)

FMLA - April 27, 2020 through May 15, 2020 (paid)

#1593

FFCA - April 17, 2020 through April 30, 2020 (paid)

#2693

FMLA - April 16, 2020 through May 28, 2020 (paid)

FMLA - May 29, 2020 (unpaid)

NJFLA - June 1, 2020 through October 20, 2020 (unpaid)

Extended child rearing leave - October 21, 2020 through June 30, 2021 (unpaid)

#3450

Extended Leave of Absence - On or about May 18, 2020 through May 29, 2020 (unpaid)

(This motion supersedes the previous motion approved on April 13, 2020.)

C.3. Contract Amendment

WHEREAS the Warren Township Board of Education (“Board”) and Superintendent Dr. Matthew Mingle are parties to an employment contract with an original contract term of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2022; and

WHEREAS, the Board and Dr. Mingle desire to revise the contract to reflect a new termination date of June 30, 2020; and

WHEREAS the modification will also affect the compensation portion of said contract effective July 19, 2019; and

WHEREAS, the revised employment contract for Dr. Mingle was approved by the Interim Executive County Superintendent on February 21, 2020;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board hereby approves the revised employment between the Board and Dr. Mingle effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020, in accordance with the terms and conditions therein.

C.4. Employment Contract Approval

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a contract of employment between the Warren Township Board of Education and

Dr. Matthew Mingle as Superintendent of Schools for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2025.

C.5. Job Description

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following new job description:

Position

Warehouse Assistant

C.6. After School Activities/Clubs

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following:

Name

Club/Activity

Location

Sessions

Cost

Bruno, Emily

WMS Gives Back

MS

15

$735

Albanese, Danine

8th Grade Book Club

MS

15

$735

Albanese, Danine

7th Grade Book Club

MS

15

$735

McCloskey, Diane

Musical Theater

MS

15

$735

Kraminitz, Michelle

Culinary Adventures

MS

15

$735

Rizzoli, Steven

Bird Watching

MS

15

$735

Ticchio, Dan

Compost and Recycling

MS

15

$735

C.7. Employee Termination

RESOLVED, the Board of Education terminates the 2019-2020 employment contract for Employee #2766 effective April 28, 2020.

C.8. Supplemental After School Activities/Clubs

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the supplemental after school activities/clubs, and the instructors for each, at the indicated rate.

XVI. Unfinished Business

N/A

XVII. New Business

● Dr. Mingle thanked the board for its support of his contracts.

● Flexible Instruction Days - Dr. Mingle provided an overview of Flexible Instruction Days, with an emphasis on addressing the student’s needs. Dr. Mingle also provided a review of the working groups assembled to address a wide variety of projects during this time of altered district operations. The board provided feedback.

XVIII. 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:

  1. 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;
  2. 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;
  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;
  4. 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).

N/A

XIX. Executive Session

● At 7:44 p.m. Mrs. Zohn 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:

the WTEA collective bargaining agreement and/or negotiations related to it; and

specific prospective or current employees unless all who could be adversely affected request an open session (non-tenured non-administrator staff review)

Action will not be taken upon return to public session;

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

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

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

Mrs. DiMaggio left the virtual room at 8:04 p.m.

On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mr. Bellmann, the Board reconvened in open session at 8:31 p.m.

XX. Adjourn

On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mr. Brezee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.

Minutes submitted by,

Patricia Leonhardt

Board Secretary

 

<p>Due to the public health crisis, the regular business meeting of the Board of Education was held this day virtually through the online Zoom platform. The Board of Education, administration and the public were present and participating through logon to that platform. The following is a record of that meeting.</p>
<p>I.  CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Board President Christian Bellmann.</p>
<p>Open Public Meeting Statement &ndash; Board President Christian Bellmann read the following statement:</p>
<p>Re: Chapter 231 P.L. 1975: &ldquo;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 March 31, 2020. 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.&rdquo;</p>
<p>II.  Pledge of Allegiance &ndash; Mr. Bellmann led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.</p>
<p>III.  Roll Call </p>
<p>Present: Aaron Bellish, Mark Bisci, David Brezee, Susie Chu, Lisa DiMaggio,</p>
<p> Marc Franco, Patricia Zohn and Christian Bellmann</p>
<p>Absent: Ayanna Taylor</p>
<p>Also Present:  Dr. Matthew Mingle, Superintendent, and Patricia Leonhardt,</p>
<p> Board Secretary, and members of the public and press.</p>
<p>IV.  Public Hearing on Superintendent&rsquo;s Contracts</p>
<p>● Mr. Bellmann will read the following Statement:</p>
<p>○ Chapter 53 requires Boards of Education to permit the public to comment on any changes or amendments to certain administrative contracts as they are renewed. Tonight, we are permitting public comment on the proposed amendment on the contract of our Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Mingle. The Board will be voting to amend Dr. Mingle&rsquo;s current contract as well as approve a new contract for 2020-2025.</p>
<p> V. Opportunity for Public Comment on the Superintendent&rsquo;s Contracts</p>
<p>● The public is invited to review both the Amended 2017-2020 and New 2020-2025 Superintendent contracts at https://www.warrentboe.org/board/general/contracts/</p>
<p>No public commentary was made.</p>
<p> VI. Motion to close the Public Hearing on the Superintendent&rsquo;s Contracts</p>
<p>● Mr. Bellmann moved the following:</p>
<p>RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves to close the Public Hearing on the Superintendent&rsquo;s Contracts.</p>
<p>The motion was seconded by Mrs. Zohn and approved by a 8-0 roll-call vote.</p>
<p>VII.  Minutes</p>
<p>● Mrs. Zohn moved the following:</p>
<p>RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the public and executive session minutes of the April 13, 2020 Board Meeting.</p>
<p>The motion was seconded by Mr. Brezee and approved by a 7-0-1 roll-call vote.</p>
<p>(Mrs. DiMaggio abstained.)</p>
<p>VIII. Correspondence and Information</p>
<p>&middot; HIB Information</p>
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<p>Total # of   Determined Bullying Incidents:</p>
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<p>&middot; Suspension Report</p>
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<p>IX.  President's Remarks &ndash; Mr. Christian Bellmann</p>
<p>Mr. Bellmann welcomed all to virtual meeting number three, which has an agenda heavy in district business. Mr. Bellmann:</p>
<p>● Highlighted the adoption of the 2020-21 budget (motion B.5) whereby the tax levy increase has been decreased to 0%.</p>
<p>● Referenced the district&rsquo;s Flexible Instruction Days, for which Dr. Mingle will provide an update later in the evening.</p>
<p>● Encouraged all to vote for the Warren Middle School&rsquo;s band, which is a finalist in the 2020 Marching Band Scarlet Knights&rsquo; Battle of the Bands competition.</p>
<p>● Recommended that all parents fill out the weekly survey regarding the district&rsquo;s current educational operating environment.</p>
<p>X.  Superintendent&rsquo;s Remarks &ndash; Dr. Matthew Mingle</p>
<p>Dr. Mingle also welcomed all to this virtual meeting of the Board of Education and:</p>
<p>● Referenced the supplemental clubs on the agenda, some of which represent cross-school offerings.</p>
<p>● Reminded all regarding the upcoming May 11th Strategic Plan presentation.</p>
<p>● Also encouraged all regarding voting for the Warren Middle School band in the Rutgers competition.</p>
<p>● Provided an update on Quarter 3 Board &amp; District Goals, for which the major focus was the Strategic Plan.</p>
<p>XI.  Presentation</p>
<p>● 2020-2021 Warren Township School District Budget - Public Hearing - Dr. Mingle and</p>
<p>Mrs. Leonhardt provided an overview of the 2020-2021 budget. The board asked follow- up questions.</p>
<p>XII. Discussion</p>
<p>N/A</p>
<p>XIIII.  Committee Reports</p>
<p>● Finance/Operations/Security Committee - Mr. Brezee reported that at its recent meeting the major topics of discussion for the committee were the operational and fiscal effects of COVID-19 and the 2020-21 budget.</p>
<p>XIV.  Public Commentary (agenda items only)</p>
<p>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:</p>
<ol>
<li>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;</li>
<li>Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to three minutes&rsquo; duration. If necessary, the public comment portion of the meeting may be extended fifteen minutes with Board approval;</li>
<li>No participant may speak more than once on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard; </li>
<li>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;</li>
</ol>
<p>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).</p>
<p>N/A</p>
<p>XV.  Items for Board Consideration/Action</p>
<p>On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mr. Franco, the consent items A.1., through A.4., B.1., through B.10., and C.1., through C.8. were approved by a 8-0 roll-call vote.</p>
<p>The Superintendent recommends that it be:</p>
<p>A. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Education</span></p>
<p> A.1.  HIB Report</p>
<p>RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the HIB Report submitted by the Superintendent for the period ending on April 13, 2020.</p>
<p> A.2. Mathematics Textbook Adoption</p>
<p>RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the updated Ready Classroom program, Grades K through 8, as aligned with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.</p>
<p> A.3. Flexible Instruction Plan</p>
<p> RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Flexible Instruction</p>
<p>Plan for submission to the New Jersey Department of Education.</p>
<p>A.4. 2019-2020 Calendar</p>
<p>RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the revised 2019-2020 calendar.</p>
<p>B.  <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Finance/Operations/Transportation</span></p>
<p>B.1.  Payment of Bills</p>
<p>RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the month of April 2020 in the amount of $3,961,669.32.</p>
<p>B.2.  Board Secretary's and Treasurer's Report</p>
<p>WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the report of the secretary for the month of March, 2020; and</p>
<p>WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on March 31, 2020:</p>
<table style="width: 551px;" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="233" valign="bottom">
<p>FUND</p>
</td>
<td width="100" valign="bottom">
<p>CASH BALANCE</p>
</td>
<td width="115" valign="bottom">
<p>APPROPRIATION BALANCE</p>
</td>
<td width="103" valign="bottom">
<p>FUND BALANCE</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="233" valign="bottom">
<p>(10)   General Current Expense Fund</p>
</td>
<td width="100" valign="bottom">
<p>$16,410,871.07</p>
</td>
<td width="115" valign="bottom">
</td>
<td width="103" valign="bottom">
<p>$1,063,861.93</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="233" valign="bottom">
<p>(10)   General Current Expense</p>
</td>
<td width="100" valign="bottom">
</td>
<td width="115" valign="bottom">
<p>$38,614.00</p>
</td>
<td width="103" valign="bottom">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="233" valign="bottom">
<p>(11)   Current Expense</p>
</td>
<td width="100" valign="bottom">
</td>
<td width="115" valign="bottom">
<p>$2,684,338.87</p>
</td>
<td width="103" valign="bottom">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="233" valign="bottom">
<p>(12)   Capital Outlay</p>
</td>
<td width="100" valign="bottom">
</td>
<td width="115" valign="bottom">
<p>$61,981.55</p>
</td>
<td width="103" valign="bottom">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="233" valign="bottom">
<p>(13)   Special Schools</p>
</td>
<td width="100" valign="bottom">
</td>
<td width="115" valign="bottom">
<p>$16,076.43</p>
</td>
<td width="103" valign="bottom">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="233" valign="bottom">
<p>(20)   Special Revenue Fund</p>
</td>
<td width="100" valign="bottom">
<p>($26,886.24)</p>
</td>
<td width="115" valign="bottom">
<p>$28,423.94</p>
</td>
<td width="103" valign="bottom">
<p>$0.00</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="233" valign="bottom">
<p>(30)   Capital Projects Fund</p>
</td>
<td width="100" valign="bottom">
<p>$4,504,619.40</p>
</td>
<td width="115" valign="bottom">
<p>($4,324,055.58)</p>
</td>
<td width="103" valign="bottom">
<p>($1,763,502.48)</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="233" valign="bottom">
<p>(40) Debt   Service Fund</p>
</td>
<td width="100" valign="bottom">
<p>$60,336.00</p>
</td>
<td width="115" valign="bottom">
<p>$0.00</p>
</td>
<td width="103" valign="bottom">
<p>$0.00</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="233" valign="bottom">
<p>TOTAL   GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS</p>
</td>
<td width="100" valign="bottom">
<p>$20,948,940.23</p>
</td>
<td width="115" valign="bottom">
<p>($1,494,620.79)</p>
</td>
<td width="103" valign="bottom">
<p>($699,640.55)</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="233" valign="bottom">
<p>(60) Milk   Fund</p>
</td>
<td width="100" valign="bottom">
<p>$13,591.41</p>
</td>
<td width="115" valign="bottom">
<p>$   (26,000.00)</p>
</td>
<td width="103" valign="bottom">
<p>$   5,198.02</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="233" valign="bottom">
<p>(61)   Juice and Water Fund</p>
</td>
<td width="100" valign="bottom">
<p>$3,700.01</p>
</td>
<td width="115" valign="bottom">
<p>$   (11,000.00)</p>
</td>
<td width="103" valign="bottom">
<p>$   1,811.56</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="233" valign="bottom">
<p>TOTAL   ENTERPRISE FUNDS</p>
</td>
<td width="100" valign="bottom">
<p>$17,291.42</p>
</td>
<td width="115" valign="bottom">
<p>($37,000.00)</p>
</td>
<td width="103" valign="bottom">
<p>$7,009.58</p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>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</p>
<p>RESOLVED, the Board of Education accepts the above reference reports and certifications and be it</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>B.3.  Budget Transfers for Month of March 2020</p>
<p>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:</p>
<table style="width: 691px;" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="25" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="139" valign="top">
<p>TO:</p>
</td>
<td width="168" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="139" valign="top">
<p>FROM:</p>
</td>
<td width="168" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="51" valign="top">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="25" valign="top">
<p>1.</p>
</td>
<td width="139" valign="top">
<p>11-000-222-600-033-07-12</p>
</td>
<td width="168" valign="top">
<p>Library   Books - Middle</p>
</td>
<td width="139" valign="top">
<p>11-190-100-640-030-12-00</p>
</td>
<td width="168" valign="top">
<p>Textbooks-Series   Replacement - CS</p>
</td>
<td width="51" valign="top">
<p>$2,100</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="25" valign="top">
<p>2.</p>
</td>
<td width="139" valign="top">
<p>11-000-223-500-030-08-00</p>
</td>
<td width="168" valign="top">
<p>Staff   Training - Other Purchased Services - SPS - CS</p>
</td>
<td width="139" valign="top">
<p>11-000-223-580-040-08-00</p>
</td>
<td width="168" valign="top">
<p>Workshops   &amp; Travel - SPS - ALT</p>
</td>
<td width="51" valign="top">
<p>$930</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="25" valign="top">
<p>3.</p>
</td>
<td width="139" valign="top">
<p>11-000-223-500-033-08-00</p>
</td>
<td width="168" valign="top">
<p>Staff   Training - Other Purchased Services - SPS - MS</p>
</td>
<td width="139" valign="top">
<p>11-000-223-580-040-08-00</p>
</td>
<td width="168" valign="top">
<p>Workshops   &amp; Travel - SPS - ALT</p>
</td>
<td width="51" valign="top">
<p>$850</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="25" valign="top">
<p>4.</p>
</td>
<td width="139" valign="top">
<p>11-000-223-500-035-08-00</p>
</td>
<td width="168" valign="top">
<p>Staff   Training - Other Purchased Services - SPS - MHS</p>
</td>
<td width="139" valign="top">
<p>11-000-223-580-040-08-00</p>
</td>
<td width="168" valign="top">
<p>Workshops   &amp; Travel - SPS - ALT</p>
</td>
<td width="51" valign="top">
<p>$770</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="25" valign="top">
<p>5.</p>
</td>
<td width="139" valign="top">
<p>11-000-223-500-040-08-00</p>
</td>
<td width="168" valign="top">
<p>Staff   Training - Other Purchased Services - SPS - ALT</p>
</td>
<td width="139" valign="top">
<p>11-000-223-580-040-08-00</p>
</td>
<td width="168" valign="top">
<p>Workshops   &amp; Travel - SPS - ALT</p>
</td>
<td width="51" valign="top">
<p>$770</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="25" valign="top">
<p>6.</p>
</td>
<td width="139" valign="top">
<p>11-000-223-500-050-08-00</p>
</td>
<td width="168" valign="top">
<p>Staff   Training - Other Purchased Services - SPS - WS</p>
</td>
<td width="139" valign="top">
<p>11-000-223-580-040-08-00</p>
</td>
<td width="168" valign="top">
<p>Workshops   &amp; Travel - SPS - ALT</p>
</td>
<td width="51" valign="top">
<p>$610</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="25" valign="top">
<p>7.</p>
</td>
<td width="139" valign="top">
<p>11-000-223-500-030-12-00</p>
</td>
<td width="168" valign="top">
<p>Staff   Training - Other Purchased Services - Curriculum - CS</p>
</td>
<td width="139" valign="top">
<p>11-000-223-580-033-12-00</p>
</td>
<td width="168" valign="top">
<p>Workshops   &amp; Travel - Staff Training - MS</p>
</td>
<td width="51" valign="top">
<p>$4</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="25" valign="top">
<p>8.</p>
</td>
<td width="139" valign="top">
<p>11-000-223-500-033-12-00</p>
</td>
<td width="168" valign="top">
<p>Staff   Training - Other Purchased Services - Curriculum - MS</p>
</td>
<td width="139" valign="top">
<p>11-000-223-580-033-12-00</p>
</td>
<td width="168" valign="top">
<p>Workshops   &amp; Travel - Staff Training - MS</p>
</td>
<td width="51" valign="top">
<p>$370</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="25" valign="top">
<p>9.</p>
</td>
<td width="139" valign="top">
<p>11-000-223-500-035-12-00</p>
</td>
<td width="168" valign="top">
<p>Staff   Training - Other Purchased Services - Curriculum - MHS</p>
</td>
<td width="139" valign="top">
<p>11-000-223-580-033-12-00</p>
</td>
<td width="168" valign="top">
<p>Workshops   &amp; Travel - Staff Training - MS</p>
</td>
<td width="51" valign="top">
<p>$4</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="25" valign="top">
<p>10.</p>
</td>
<td width="139" valign="top">
<p>11-000-223-500-040-12-00</p>
</td>
<td width="168" valign="top">
<p>Staff   Training - Other Purchased Services - Curriculum - ALT</p>
</td>
<td width="139" valign="top">
<p>11-000-223-580-033-12-00</p>
</td>
<td width="168" valign="top">
<p>Workshops   &amp; Travel - Staff Training - MS</p>
</td>
<td width="51" valign="top">
<p>$4</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="25" valign="top">
<p>11.</p>
</td>
<td width="139" valign="top">
<p>11-000-223-500-050-12-00</p>
</td>
<td width="168" valign="top">
<p>Staff   Training - Other Purchased Services - Curriculum - WS</p>
</td>
<td width="139" valign="top">
<p>11-000-223-580-033-12-00</p>
</td>
<td width="168" valign="top">
<p>Workshops   &amp; Travel - Staff Training - MS</p>
</td>
<td width="51" valign="top">
<p>$33</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="25" valign="top">
<p>12.</p>
</td>
<td width="139" valign="top">
<p>11-000-252-800-000-11-01</p>
</td>
<td width="168" valign="top">
<p>Technology   - Miscellaneous</p>
</td>
<td width="139" valign="top">
<p>11-000-252-600-000-11-01</p>
</td>
<td width="168" valign="top">
<p>Technology   - Supplies</p>
</td>
<td width="51" valign="top">
<p>$115</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="25" valign="top">
<p>13.</p>
</td>
<td width="139" valign="top">
<p>11-000-262-610-000-09-00</p>
</td>
<td width="168" valign="top">
<p>Building   Supplies - Maintenance</p>
</td>
<td width="139" valign="top">
<p>11-000-262-622-033-09-07</p>
</td>
<td width="168" valign="top">
<p>Electricity   - MS</p>
</td>
<td width="51" valign="top">
<p>$20,000</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="25" valign="top">
<p>14.</p>
</td>
<td width="139" valign="top">
<p>11-000-270-615-000-10-00</p>
</td>
<td width="168" valign="top">
<p>Transportation   Supplies</p>
</td>
<td width="139" valign="top">
<p>11-000-270-610-000-10-00</p>
</td>
<td width="168" valign="top">
<p>General   Transportation Supplies</p>
</td>
<td width="51" valign="top">
<p>$2,000</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="25" valign="top">
<p>15.</p>
</td>
<td width="139" valign="top">
<p>11-190-100-580-033-07-00</p>
</td>
<td width="168" valign="top">
<p>Travel   (Instructional) - Middle</p>
</td>
<td width="139" valign="top">
<p>11-190-100-610-033-07-10</p>
</td>
<td width="168" valign="top">
<p>Instructional   Supplies - MS</p>
</td>
<td width="51" valign="top">
<p>$150</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="25" valign="top">
<p>16.</p>
</td>
<td width="139" valign="top">
<p>12-000-261-730-030-09-03</p>
</td>
<td width="168" valign="top">
<p>Maintenance   Equipment - CS</p>
</td>
<td width="139" valign="top">
<p>11-000-261-420-040-09-05</p>
</td>
<td width="168" valign="top">
<p>Maintenance   Repairs - ALT</p>
</td>
<td width="51" valign="top">
<p>$4,050</p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>B.4.  CARES Amendment Approval</p>
<p>RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves an update to the district&rsquo;s Tax Sheltered Annuities terms and conditions, thereby incorporating the flexibilities as enacted by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.</p>
<p>B.5. Adoption of 2020-21 Budget</p>
<p><em>RESOLVED</em>, the Board of Education approves the 2020-2021 Warren Township School District Budget as approved by the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for Somerset County.</p>
<p>The budget includes sufficient funds to provide curriculum and instruction which will enable all students to achieve the New Jersey Student Learning</p>
<p>Standards and is in compliance with N.J.S.A. 18A and N.J.A.C Title 6 and 6A.</p>
<table style="width: 498px;" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td colspan="5" width="498" valign="top">
<p>2020-2021   Budget</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="136" valign="top">
<p>Appropriations:</p>
</td>
<td width="94" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="24" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="164" valign="top">
<p>Revenue:</p>
</td>
<td width="80" valign="top">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="136" valign="top">
<p>Fund   10</p>
</td>
<td width="94" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="24" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="164" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="80" valign="top">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="136" valign="top">
<p>Operating   Budget</p>
</td>
<td width="94" valign="top">
<p>$43,449,312</p>
</td>
<td width="24" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="164" valign="top">
<p>State   Aid: General Fund</p>
</td>
<td width="80" valign="top">
<p>$1,915,420</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="136" valign="top">
<p>Transfer   to Charter Schools</p>
</td>
<td width="94" valign="top">
<p>$0</p>
</td>
<td width="24" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="164" valign="top">
<p>Tax   Levy: General Fund</p>
</td>
<td width="80" valign="top">
<p>$41,193,378</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="136" valign="top">
<p>Deposit   to Capital Reserve (Interest allocation)</p>
</td>
<td width="94" valign="top">
<p>$500</p>
</td>
<td width="24" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="164" valign="top">
<p>Other   Revenues</p>
</td>
<td width="80" valign="top">
<p>$582,957</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="136" valign="top">
<p>Capital   Outlay</p>
</td>
<td width="94" valign="top">
<p>$4,702,887</p>
</td>
<td width="24" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="164" valign="top">
<p>Fund   Balance</p>
</td>
<td width="80" valign="top">
<p>$461,000</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="136" valign="top">
<p>Summer   School</p>
</td>
<td width="94" valign="top">
<p>$320,658</p>
</td>
<td width="24" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="164" valign="top">
<p>Withdrawal   from Capital Reserves for Debt Service   Payment</p>
</td>
<td width="80" valign="top">
<p>$4,320,602</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="136" valign="top">
<p>TOTAL</p>
</td>
<td width="94" valign="top">
<p>$48,473,357</p>
</td>
<td width="24" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="164" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="80" valign="top">
<p>$48,473,357</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="136" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="94" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="24" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="164" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="80" valign="top">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="136" valign="top">
<p>Fund   20</p>
</td>
<td width="94" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="24" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="164" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="80" valign="top">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="136" valign="top">
<p>Special   Revenue Appropriations</p>
</td>
<td width="94" valign="top">
<p>$408,551</p>
</td>
<td width="24" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="164" valign="top">
<p>Grants   - Local</p>
</td>
<td width="80" valign="top">
<p>$1,000</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="136" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="94" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="24" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="164" valign="top">
<p>Grants   - Federal</p>
</td>
<td width="80" valign="top">
<p>$407,551</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="136" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="94" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="24" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="164" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="80" valign="top">
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="136" valign="top">
<p>Fund   40</p>
</td>
<td width="94" valign="top">
<p>$6,606,703</p>
</td>
<td width="24" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="164" valign="top">
<p>Debt   Service Fund Balance</p>
</td>
<td width="80" valign="top">
<p>$60,336</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="136" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="94" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="24" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="164" valign="top">
<p>Transfer   from Capital Reserve</p>
</td>
<td width="80" valign="top">
<p>$4,320,602</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="136" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="94" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="24" valign="top">
</td>
<td width="164" valign="top">
<p>State   Debt Service Aid</p>
</td>
<td width="80" valign="top">
<p>$2,225,765</p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><em>FURTHER RESOLVED</em>, per NJAC 6A:23B-1.2(b), the budget provides for a maximum expenditure amount that may be allotted for travel and expense reimbursement. The 2020-2021 tentative budget includes a maximum travel appropriation of $125,000. The School Business Administrator shall track and record these costs to insure that the maximum amount is not exceeded, and be it</p>
<p><em>FURTHER RESOLVED,</em> a Board of Education may, and this Board does, establish, for regular district business travel only, an annual school year threshold of $1,500 per staff member where prior Board approval shall not be required for regular business travel, and be it</p>
<p><em>FURTHER RESOLVED</em>, the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent and Business Administrator to implement the 2020-2021 budget as hereby approved.</p>
<p> B.6. Dell Purchases</p>
<p>RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the following purchases from Dell:</p>
<p>● 515 Dell 11 3100 Chromebooks and Licenses at a combined cost of $373.50 each, for a total of $192,352.50.</p>
<p>● 20 Dell 75 4K Interactive Touch Monitors and Wall Mounts at a combined cost of $3,330.78 each, for a total of $66,615.60.</p>
<p>● 100 Dell Latitude 5400 with docking stations at a combined cost of $1,181.63 each, for a total cost of $118,163.</p>
<p>● 1 Dell 86 Touch Interactive Monitor and Wall Mount at a combined cost of $5,331.38.</p>
<p>All purchasing under New Jersey State Contract M0483.</p>
<p>B.7.  Purchasing Approval</p>
<p>RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the following Cooperative purchasing:</p>
<p>● Haig Service Corp, through Ed Data Services Bids #8525 (Burglar Alarm Services) and Bid #8535 (Fire Alarm Services, at an amount not to exceed $70,000.</p>
<p>B.8. Math Materials Purchase</p>
<p>RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the purchase of the Ready Classroom Math series for Grades K through 8, at a cost not to exceed $88,303.84.</p>
<p> B.9. Resolution Regarding Assembly Bill 3902</p>
<p>RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby adopts the resolution regarding the transmission of property tax revenue to school districts, as proposed in Assembly Bill 3902.</p>
<p>B.10. Transportation Contracts for Out-of-District Students</p>
<p>RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves transportation contracts for the transportation of students for the 2020-2021 ESY and Regular School Year as follows:</p>
<table style="width: 456px;" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="85" valign="top">
<p>Host</p>
</td>
<td width="184" valign="top">
<p>Joining   District</p>
</td>
<td width="85" valign="top">
<p>Destination</p>
</td>
<td width="102" valign="top">
<p>Revenue</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="85" valign="top">
<p>Warren</p>
</td>
<td width="184" valign="top">
<p>Watchung   Hills Regional</p>
<p>High   School</p>
</td>
<td width="85" valign="top">
<p>RH1</p>
</td>
<td width="102" valign="top">
<p>$5,409.73</p>
<p>(ESY)</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="85" valign="top">
<p>Warren</p>
</td>
<td width="184" valign="top">
<p>Watchung   Hills Regional</p>
<p>High   School</p>
</td>
<td width="85" valign="top">
<p>RH1</p>
</td>
<td width="102" valign="top">
<p>$32,457.60</p>
<p>(SY)</p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p> C.  <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Personnel/Student Services</span></p>
<p>C.1. Long Term Substitutes</p>
<p>RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following individuals as a Long Term Substitutes:</p>
<table style="width: 493px;" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="118" valign="top">
<p>Name</p>
</td>
<td width="307" valign="top">
<p>Effective   Date</p>
</td>
<td width="68" valign="top">
<p>Replacing</p>
<p>Employee</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="118" valign="top">
<p>Lauren   Webster</p>
</td>
<td width="307" valign="top">
<p>On   or about May 18, 2020 through on   or about June 5, 2020</p>
<p>(This   motion supersedes the previous motion approved on April 13, 2020.)</p>
</td>
<td width="68" valign="top">
<p>#3450</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="118" valign="top">
<p>Christina   Mancino</p>
</td>
<td width="307" valign="top">
<p>April   20, 2020 through   June 19, 2020</p>
<p>(This   motion supersedes the previous motion approved on March 9, 2020.)</p>
</td>
<td width="68" valign="top">
<p>#2693</p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>C.2.  Leave Request</p>
<p>RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following leave requests:</p>
<table style="width: 500px;" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="78" valign="top">
<p>Employee   ID</p>
</td>
<td width="422" valign="top">
<p>Paid/Unpaid</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="78" valign="top">
<p>#0738</p>
</td>
<td width="422" valign="top">
<p>FFCA   - April 20, 2020 through May 1, 2020   (paid)</p>
<p>FMLA   - May 4, 2020 through May 15, 2020   (paid)</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="78" valign="top">
<p>#2262</p>
</td>
<td width="422" valign="top">
<p>FFCA   - April 13, 2020 through April 24, 2020 (paid)</p>
<p>FMLA   - April 27, 2020 through May 15, 2020 (paid)</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="78" valign="top">
<p>#1593</p>
</td>
<td width="422" valign="top">
<p>FFCA   - April 17, 2020 through April 30, 2020 (paid)</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="78" valign="top">
<p>#2693</p>
</td>
<td width="422" valign="top">
<p>FMLA   - April 16, 2020 through May 28, 2020 (paid)</p>
<p>FMLA   - May 29, 2020 (unpaid)</p>
<p>NJFLA   - June 1, 2020 through October 20, 2020 (unpaid)</p>
<p>Extended   child rearing leave - October 21, 2020 through June 30, 2021 (unpaid)</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="78" valign="top">
<p>#3450</p>
</td>
<td width="422" valign="top">
<p>Extended   Leave of Absence - On or about May 18,   2020 through May 29, 2020 (unpaid)</p>
<p>(This   motion supersedes the previous motion approved on April 13, 2020.)</p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>C.3. Contract Amendment</p>
<p>WHEREAS the Warren Township Board of Education (&ldquo;Board&rdquo;) and Superintendent Dr. Matthew Mingle are parties to an employment contract with an original contract term of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2022; and</p>
<p>WHEREAS, the Board and Dr. Mingle desire to revise the contract to reflect a new termination date of June 30, 2020; and</p>
<p>WHEREAS the modification will also affect the compensation portion of said contract effective July 19, 2019; and</p>
<p>WHEREAS, the revised employment contract for Dr. Mingle was approved by the Interim Executive County Superintendent on February 21, 2020;</p>
<p>NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board hereby approves the revised employment between the Board and Dr. Mingle effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020, in accordance with the terms and conditions therein.</p>
<p> C.4.  Employment Contract Approval</p>
<p>RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a contract of employment between the Warren Township Board of Education and</p>
<p>Dr. Matthew Mingle as Superintendent of Schools for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2025.</p>
<p>C.5. Job Description</p>
<p>RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following new job description:</p>
<table style="width: 553px;" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="173" valign="top">
<p>Position</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="173" valign="top">
<p>Warehouse   Assistant</p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>C.6.  After School Activities/Clubs</p>
<p>RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following:</p>
<table style="width: 464px;" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="131" valign="top">
<p>Name</p>
</td>
<td width="111" valign="top">
<p>Club/Activity</p>
</td>
<td width="84" valign="top">
<p>Location</p>
</td>
<td width="69" valign="top">
<p>Sessions</p>
</td>
<td width="69" valign="top">
<p>Cost</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="131" valign="top">
<p>Bruno,   Emily</p>
</td>
<td width="111" valign="top">
<p>WMS   Gives Back</p>
</td>
<td width="84" valign="top">
<p>MS</p>
</td>
<td width="69" valign="top">
<p>15</p>
</td>
<td width="69" valign="top">
<p>$735</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="131" valign="top">
<p>Albanese,   Danine</p>
</td>
<td width="111" valign="top">
<p>8th   Grade Book Club</p>
</td>
<td width="84" valign="top">
<p>MS</p>
</td>
<td width="69" valign="top">
<p>15</p>
</td>
<td width="69" valign="top">
<p>$735</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="131" valign="top">
<p>Albanese,   Danine</p>
</td>
<td width="111" valign="top">
<p>7th   Grade Book Club</p>
</td>
<td width="84" valign="top">
<p>MS</p>
</td>
<td width="69" valign="top">
<p>15</p>
</td>
<td width="69" valign="top">
<p>$735</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="131" valign="top">
<p>McCloskey,   Diane</p>
</td>
<td width="111" valign="top">
<p>Musical   Theater</p>
</td>
<td width="84" valign="top">
<p>MS</p>
</td>
<td width="69" valign="top">
<p>15</p>
</td>
<td width="69" valign="top">
<p>$735</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="131" valign="top">
<p>Kraminitz,   Michelle</p>
</td>
<td width="111" valign="top">
<p>Culinary   Adventures</p>
</td>
<td width="84" valign="top">
<p>MS</p>
</td>
<td width="69" valign="top">
<p>15</p>
</td>
<td width="69" valign="top">
<p>$735</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="131" valign="top">
<p>Rizzoli,   Steven</p>
</td>
<td width="111" valign="top">
<p>Bird   Watching</p>
</td>
<td width="84" valign="top">
<p>MS</p>
</td>
<td width="69" valign="top">
<p>15</p>
</td>
<td width="69" valign="top">
<p>$735</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="131" valign="top">
<p>Ticchio,   Dan</p>
</td>
<td width="111" valign="top">
<p>Compost   and Recycling</p>
</td>
<td width="84" valign="top">
<p>MS</p>
</td>
<td width="69" valign="top">
<p>15</p>
</td>
<td width="69" valign="top">
<p>$735</p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>C.7.  Employee Termination</p>
<p>RESOLVED, the Board of Education terminates the 2019-2020 employment contract for Employee #2766 effective April 28, 2020.</p>
<p>C.8.  Supplemental After School Activities/Clubs</p>
<p>RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the supplemental after school activities/clubs, and the instructors for each, at the indicated rate.</p>
<p>XVI.  Unfinished Business</p>
<p>N/A</p>
<p>XVII.  New Business</p>
<p>● Dr. Mingle thanked the board for its support of his contracts.</p>
<p>● Flexible Instruction Days - Dr. Mingle provided an overview of Flexible Instruction Days, with an emphasis on addressing the student&rsquo;s needs. Dr. Mingle also provided a review of the working groups assembled to address a wide variety of projects during this time of altered district operations. The board provided feedback.</p>
<p>XVIII.  Public Commentary (any topic)</p>
<p>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:</p>
<ol>
<li>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;</li>
<li>Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to three minutes&rsquo; duration. If necessary, the public comment portion of the meeting may be extended fifteen minutes with Board approval;</li>
<li>No participant may speak more than once on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard; </li>
<li>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;</li>
</ol>
<p>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).</p>
<p>N/A</p>
<p>XIX.  Executive Session</p>
<p>● At 7:44 p.m. Mrs. Zohn moved the following:</p>
<p>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</p>
<p>RESOLVED, the Board of Education adjourns to closed session to discuss:</p>
<p>the WTEA collective bargaining agreement and/or negotiations related to it; and</p>
<p>specific prospective or current employees unless all who could be adversely affected request an open session (non-tenured non-administrator staff review)</p>
<p>Action will not be taken upon return to public session;</p>
<p>the length of the meeting is anticipated to be approximately 30 minutes; and be it</p>
<p>FURTHER RESOLVED, the minutes of this closed session be made public when the need for confidentiality no longer exists.</p>
<p>The motion was seconded by Mr. Bellmann and approved by unanimous voice vote.</p>
<p>Mrs. DiMaggio left the virtual room at 8:04 p.m.</p>
<p>On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mr. Bellmann, the Board reconvened in open session at 8:31 p.m.</p>
<p>XX.  Adjourn</p>
<p>On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mr. Brezee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.</p>
<p>Minutes submitted by,</p>
<p>Patricia Leonhardt</p>
<p>Board Secretary</p>
<p></p>