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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 June 11, 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, Marc Franco,

Patricia Zohn and Christian Bellmann

Absent: Lisa DiMaggio

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

Board Secretary, and members of the public and press.

Ayanna Taylor arrived at 7:07 p.m.

IV. Minutes

● Mrs. Zohn moved the following:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the public and executive session minutes of the June 8, 2020 Board Meeting.

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

V. Correspondence and Information

· HIB Information

Total # of Investigations:

2  

Total # of Determined Bullying Incidents:

1

· Suspension Report

In School:

0  

Out of School:

0

VI. President's Remarks – Mr. Christian Bellmann

Mr. Bellmann welcomed all to this first meeting of the summer and thanked all for their efforts in providing a productive last marking period for students. Mr. Bellmann referred to the return to school topics which will be discussed later in this meeting.

Mr. Bellmann thanked the Negotiations Committee for its work on arriving at a mutually acceptable outcome.

WTEA President Fran Blabolil also spoke to the collaborative efforts of the process.

C.1. Personnel/Student Services

On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mr. Brezee, the consent item C.1., was approved by a 7-0 roll-call vote.

C.1. 2020-2024 WTEA Collective Bargaining Agreement Approval

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the 2020-2024 WTEA Collective Agreement which was ratified by the WTEA membership on June 16, 2020.

VII. Superintendent’s Remarks – Dr. Matthew Mingle

Dr. Mingle congratulated all on the success of theWTEA negotiations. He also congratulated Mrs. Blabolil as she exits WTEA leadership and hands the reins over to Mrs. Andrews.

Dr. Mingle also thanked the board for its efforts on his evaluation.

Dr. Mingle referred to the hiring on this evening’s agenda and thanked the Administration for their efforts.

Lastly Dr. Mingle discussed the return to school efforts, all of which are occurring while awaiting state guidance.

Mrs. Taylor arrived at 7:07 p.m.

VIII. Presentation

● 2019 New Jersey Student Learning Assessment Results - Science - Mr. Kimmick provided an overview of the results. The board asked follow up questions.

IX. Discussion

Mr. Bellmann introduced the three topics, recommending a one hour time frame for all three topics.

  • Return to School Topics
  • Preferred Hybrid Option
  • Transportation
  • Providing Options for Distance Learning/Telework

The board discussed the potential and preferred operating environments, include the role of transportation n the decision-making process.

X. Committee Reports

● Finance/Operations/Security Committee - Mr. Brezee reported on the recent meeting at which various financial COVID related matters were discussed, including state aid, as well as Summer Fun, end of year balances and traffic beacons.

XI. Public Commentary (agenda items only)

Note on public input at BOE meetings: Board Policy #0167, adopted on June 18, 2018, provides for public participation in Board of Education meetings. Such participation is governed by the following rules:

  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).

● Mrs. Bodajlo, Brady Road, discussed the return to school issues and timing of parental input.

● Mrs. Leonard, Woodland School Teacher, asked questions regarding the potential operating environments.

● Mrs. Dzeletovic, King George Road, discussed potential mental issues for students.

XII. Items for Board Consideration/Action

Mr. Franco asked questions regarding Summer Fun enrollment (motion C.11.).

On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mr. Brezee, the consent items A.1., A.2., B.1., through B.9., and C.2. through C.26., 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 June 8, 2020.

A.2. Revised Out of District Placements 2020-21

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the revised 2020-2021 Out-of-District placement list dated June 17, 2020.

B. Finance/Operations/Transportation

B.1. Payment of Bills

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the period June 1, 2020 through June 22, 2020 in the amount of $4,488,825.90.

B.2. Payment of Bills

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the School Business

Administrator/Board Secretary, pursuant to Policy 6470, to audit pending bills and claims, to pay qualifying bills and claims within approved budget line item amounts, from June 23, 2020 to June 30, 2020, and to submit those bills to the Board of Education for approval at its meeting scheduled for July 20, 2020.

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, 2020; and

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

FUND

CASH BALANCE

APPROPRIATION BALANCE

FUND BALANCE

(10) General Current Expense Fund

$11,673,511.56

 

$1,063,861.93

(10) General Current Expense

 

$57,522.00

 

(11) Current Expense

 

$2,488,848.58

 

(12) Capital Outlay

 

$54,576.19

 

(13) Special Schools

 

$16,076.43

 

(20) Special Revenue Fund

($24,922.28)

$31,509.27

$0.00

(30) Capital Projects Fund

$3,631,471.63

($4,326,671.58)

($1,763,502.48)

(40) Debt Service Fund

$60,336.00

$0.00

$0.00

TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS

$15,340,396.91

($1,678,139.11)

($699,640.55)

(60) Milk Fund

$13,301.81

$ (8,773.89)

$ 5,198.02

(61) Juice and Water Fund

$3,322.17

$ (2,942.59)

$ 1,811.56

TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS

$16,623.98

($11,716.48)

$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.4. Budget Transfers for Month of May 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.

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

Staff Training - Other Purchased Services - Curriculum - CS

11-000-223-580-030-12-00

Workshops & Travel - Staff Training - CS

$200

2.

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

Staff Training - Other Purchased Services - Curriculum - MHS

11-000-223-580-035-12-00

Workshops & Travel - Staff Training - MHS

$200

3.

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

Staff Training - Other Purchased Services - Curriculum - ALT

11-000-223-580-040-12-00

Workshops & Travel - Staff Training - ALT

$200

4.

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

Staff Training - Other Purchased Services - Curriculum - WS

11-000-223-580-050-12-00

Workshops & Travel - Staff Training - WS

$200

5.

11-000-252-330-000-11-01

Technology - Professional Services

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

Technology - Supplies

$15,000

6.

11-000-263-420-00-09-00

Grounds - Repairs & Maint. Svcs.

11-000-262-621-033-09-07

Heat - MS

$10,000

7.

11-000-266-100-000-00-00

Salaries - Security

11-000-266-300-000-09-00

Security - Purchased Services

$3,000

8.

11-000-266-610-030-09-03

Security - Maintenance Supplies - CS

11-000-266-300-000-09-00

Security - Purchased Services

$163

9.

11-000-266-610-033-09-07

Security - Maintenance Supplies- MS

11-000-266-300-000-09-00

Security - Purchased Services

$198

10.

11-000-266-610-035-09-04

Security- Maintenance Supplies - MHS

11-000-266-300-000-09-00

Security - Purchased Services

$163

11.

11-000-266-610-040-09-05

Security- Maintenance Supplies- ALT

11-000-266-300-000-09-00

Security - Purchased Services

$163

12.

11-000-266-610-050-09-06

Security - Maintenance Supplies - WS

11-000-266-300-000-09-00

Security - Purchased Services

$163

13.

11-190-100-500-033-07-00

Other Purchased Services - MS

11-130-100-101-033-07-00

Salaries - Grades 6-8 Teachers - MS

$4,600

14.

11-190-100-500-030-12-00

Other Purchased Services - Curr- CS

11-000-291-270-000-00-00

Health Benefits

$10,421

15.

11-190-100-500-033-12-00

Other Purchased Services - Curr- MS

11-000-291-270-000-00-00

Health Benefits

$16,113

16.

11-190-100-500-035-12-00

Other Purchased Services-Curr - MHS

11-000-291-270-000-00-00

Health Benefits

$6,812

17.

11-190-100-500-040-12-00

Other Purchased Services - Curr- ALT

11-000-291-270-000-00-00

Health Benefits

$8,806

18.

11-190-100-500-050-12-00

Other Purchased Services - Curr - WS

11-000-291-270-000-00-00

Health Benefits

$8,477

19.

11-190-100-610-030-11-01

Supplies - Instructional Hardware -CS

11-120-100-101-050-06-00

Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - WS

$2,860

20.

11-190-100-610-035-11-01

Supplies -Instructional Hardware-MHS

11-120-100-101-050-06-00

Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - WS

$2,500

21.

11-190-100-610-040-11-01

Supplies - Instructional Hardware- ALT

11-120-100-101-050-06-00

Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - WS

$2,860

22.

11-190-100-610-050-11-01

Supplies - Instructional Hardware- WS

11-120-100-101-050-06-00

Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - WS

$2,500

23.

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

Textbooks - Series Replacement - CS

11-130-100-101-033-07-00

Salaries - Grades 6-8 Teachers - MS

$7,945

24.

11-190-100-640-033-12-00

Textbooks - Series Replacement - MS

11-130-100-101-033-07-00

Salaries - Grades 6-8 Teachers - MS

$7,030

25.

11-190-100-640-035-12-00

Textbooks - Series Replacement-MHS

11-130-100-101-033-07-00

Salaries - Grades 6-8 Teachers - MS

$4,425

26.

11-190-100-640-040-12-00

Textbooks - Series Replacement - ALT

11-130-100-101-033-07-00

Salaries - Grades 6-8 Teachers - MS

$6,310

27.

11-190-100-640-050-12-00

Textbooks - Series Replacement - WS

11-130-100-101-033-07-00

Salaries - Grades 6-8 Teachers - MS

$7,960

28.

12-000-263-730-000-09-00

Grounds - Equipment

11-000-262-621-035-09-04

Heat - MHS

$11,694

29.

12-120-100-730-035-00-00

Library Renovations - Equipment-MHS

11-120-100-101-035-04-00

Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers- MHS

$5,332

B.5. Joint Agreement between CCESC and Warren Township BOE

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves entering into a General Services contract between Camden County Educational Services Commission (CCESC) and the Warren Township Board of Education, with an associated 5% administrative fee.

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 $3,000,000 into Capital Reserve at year end, and

WHEREAS, the Warren Township Schools Board of Education has determined that up to $3,000,000 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. Flexible Spending Account Plan Changes

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the proposed modifications involving a permanent increase to the allowable rollover amount and a one-time grace period for the district’s Flexible Spending Account Plan (FSA).

B.8. Joint Purchasing Agreement with Somerset County

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves traffic signal agreements for Mt. Horeb, Angelo L. Tomaso and Woodland Schools between the Somerset County Department of Public Works and the Warren Township Board of Education.

B.9. Purchasing Approval

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the purchase and installation of traffic signals at its Mt. Horeb, Angelo L. Tomaso and Woodland Schools, at an estimated project cost not to exceed $85,000. Initial purchase of materials and installation through traffic signal agreement with the Somerset County Department of Public Works. Additional potential ancillary costs are included in this approval.

C. Personnel/Student Services

C.2. Employment for the 2020-2021 School Year

RESOLVED, upon recommendation from the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the following Personnel items including the emergent employment of the following employees (indicated by *) conditional upon the final approval by the New Jersey Department of Education The Board further authorizes the submission of an application for emergency hiring pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1, et. Seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:6.14.12, et. Seq., if applicable Staff members shall be paid in accordance with provisions in their collective bargaining agreement and/or in accordance with a schedule provided to all employees prior to the beginning of the contract or school year.

Name

Position/PCR

Location

Degree

Step

Salary

Effective Date

Tenure

Discussion

Maria Grossman

Speech Therapist

02-40-20/ahx

ALT

MA

12-13

$74,236

8/31/2020 - 6/30/2021

N

To replace employee #0557

Sean Ulichny

Physical Education Teacher

MH

BA

1

$58,842

8/31/2020 - 6/30/2021

N

#2277

Meghan Young

Leave Replacement Grade 1 Teacher

CS

MA

3

$66,618

8/31/2020 - 6/30/2021

N

#2693

Julie Costa

Leave Replacement Speech Therapist

WS

MA

1

$64,726

(prorated)

10/8/2020 - 6/11/2021

N

#2818

C.3. Warren Middle School Staff Additional Hours

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Middle School staff to work three days prior to August 31, 2020 at the employee’s per diem rate:

a. Midge Johnson, Guidance Counselor - $475.09 per day, not to exceed $1,425.27

b. Helen Scully, Guidance Counselor - $469.20 per day, not to exceed $1,407.60

c. Lauren Systo, Guidance Counselor - $398.52 per day, not to exceed $1,195.56

d. Lisa Lontai, School Nurse - $469.20 per day, not to exceed $1,407.60

C.4. Summer Curriculum Instruction Projects 2020-2021

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff for the 2020-2021 curriculum writing projects, as per the WTEA negotiated agreement, at a rate of $50 per hour, at a cost not to exceed $38,000.00:

Name

Nancy Andrews

Lauren Farrell

Michele Kraminitz

Ashley Papcun

Melissa Smolenski

Kelly Backus

Bruce Gant

Joan LoIacano

Alyssa Pech

Kelly Stankiewicz

Mary Balkonis

Jessica Halpern

Lisa Lukko

Alexandra Pranzo

Kristen Stoyanov

Christina Beekman-Brink

Deborah Hunt

Beverly MacGorman

Tam Quach

Karen Sutherland

Kelly Blessing-Maire

Patricia Iannacone

Diane McCloskey

Allison Reu

Lauren Systo

Kristen Boni

Amy Jensen

Andrea McGuire

Kathleen Reynolds

Justina Thomson

Carol Brown

Margaret Johnson

Linnea Middleton

Nicole Runfola

Joel VanTine

Lyndsay Carroll

Jenny Kaniuka

Jessica Nathan

Heather Saum

Mark Weber

Sitta Cohen

Peter Kassalow

Emily Niclas

Jolanta Scassera

Michele Wolkun

Susan Cooper

Carol Keirstead

Anabela Ordner

Michele Scott

Deborah Yankowicz

Nicole Evins

Sara Kolesar

Jeannie Pang

Helen Scully

Linda Yu

C.5. Approval of 2020 Advanced Math Summer Bridge Program

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the appointment of the following staff member, to be paid at the contractual rate of $50 per hour. Total cost not to exceed $2,000.00.

Name

Joan Lo Iacono

C.6. Approval of 2020 Summer Guidance Support Program

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the appointment of the following staff members, to be paid at the contractual rate of $50 per hour. Total cost not to exceed $6,725.00. Funded through ESEA Title IV.

Name

Kelly Blessing-Maire

Alexandra Pranzo

Carol Brown

Helen Scully

Margaret Johnson

Lauren Systo

Alyssa Pech

 

C.7. Transfer/Change in Assignment

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transfer/change in

assignment of the following district staff:

Name

Effective Date

From

To

Christina Mancino

8/31//2020 - 6/30/2021

Leave Replacement

Grade 1 Teacher

CS

ASAP Reading Teacher

CS

02-30-22/amj

C.8. Summer Hiring

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to extend offers of employment for which there may be a vacancy or which are predicated by enrollment numbers between June 23, 2020, and September 21, 2020, subject to ratification of the Board at its next scheduled meeting.

C.9. After School Activities/Clubs

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following:

Name

Club

Location

Sessions

Cost

Sangita Oboh

Geography

MS

15

$735

C.10. 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 2019-2020 school year and ending before the commencement of the 2020-2021 school year, at the employee’s per diem rate, as follows:

a. Carmella Motyczka, Multi-Duty Paraprofessional, Central School - not to exceed $774.77

b. Michele Delserro, Multi-Duty Paraprofessional, Mt. Horeb School - not to exceed $832.97

c. Susan Francione, Multi-Duty Paraprofessional, Woodland School - not to exceed $633.38

d. Kevin Pacheco, Multi-Duty Paraprofessional, Angelo L. Tomaso School - not to exceed $595.00

C.11. Summer Fun

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the list of Summer Fun

staff dated June 17, 2020. All staff are also approved as Summer Fun substitute teachers.

C.12. 2020-2021 Paraprofessional Employment

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the list of WTEA-eligible

Paraprofessionals employment, dated June 17, 2020, for the 2020-2021

school year.

C.13. 2020-2021 WTEA Employment

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the list of WTEA employee assignments and updated salaries for the 2020-2021 school year, dated June 17, 2020.

C.14. 2020-2021 Non-WTEA Employment

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the list of non-WTEA employee assignments and updated salaries for the 2020-2021 school year, dated June 17, 2020.

C.15. Special Education Service Providers’ List

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the list of special education service providers for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year, dated May 26, 2020.

C.16. Summer Work - Special Services Department

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves district staff to conduct summer evaluations, therapy hours (in-district), scheduling and IEP meetings, per the list dated June 16, 2020, at a cost not to exceed $77,606. This motion supersedes the motion on the June 8, 2020 agenda.

C.17. Leave Request

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

Employee ID

Paid/Unpaid

#3106

FMLA - October 1, 2020 - November 25, 2020 (paid)

NJFLA - November 30, 2020 - December 31, 2020 (paid)

NJFLA - January 4, 2021 - January 29, 2021 (unpaid)

#2818

FMLA - October 8, 2020 - December 18, 2020 (paid)

NJFLA - December 21, 2020 - March 5, 2021 (unpaid)

Extended Leave - March 8, 2021 - June 11, 2021 (unpaid)

C.18. Superintendent Evaluation

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the evaluation for the

superintendent for the period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.

C.19. Non-WTEA Stipend Positions 2020-2021

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following non-WTEA stipend for the 2020-2021 school year:

Position

Name

Amount

Energy Educator/Manager

Kathlynn Kogler

$10,500

Middle School

Athletic Coordinator

Nicholas Bayachek

$6,000

Webmaster

Sean Convery

$12,000

C.20. Summer Employees

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the list of summer employees for both the Buildings and Grounds, Transportation and Technology Departments, dated June 17, 2020. (This motion supersedes previous motion from June 8, 2020 agenda.)

C.21. Approval to Create Positions

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the creation of the following positions for 2020-2021 school year:

Location

Position

Full-Time Equivalent

ALT

1:1 Paraprofessional

32.5 hrs

08-40-08-/bkm

1.0

CS

1:1 Paraprofessional

32.5 hrs

08-30-08/ble

1.0

MS

1:1 Paraprofessional

32.5 hrs

08-33-08bis

1.0

C.22. Approval to Abolish Positions

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the abolishment of the following positions for the 2020-2021 school year:

Location

Position

Full-Time Equivalent

CS

Classroom Paraprofessional

30 hrs

08-30-08/bfs

1.0

C.23. Merit Pay - School Business Administrator

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the completion of the following 2019-2020 merit goal and subsequent merit goal completion payment for School Business Administrator Mrs. Patricia Leonhardt as follows:

Criteria

Status

Merit Bonus Amount

  1. Obtain Certified School Risk Manager (CSRM) designation

x_ Achieved

_ Partially Achieved

_ Not Achieved

3.33% - $5,212

C.24. Coaching Stipend

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the appointment of the following coach for the 2019-2020 school year as per the WTEA agreement:

Sport

Name

Track & Field

Keith Koellhoffer

C.25. Long Term Substitute

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following individual as a Long Term Substitute:

Name

Effective Date

Replacing Employee #

Jenna Calderone

August 31, 2020 - on or about October 19, 2020

#3218

C.26. Substitute Teacher

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following to be appointed as substitute teacher for the 2020-2021 school year.

Name

Jenna Calderone

XIII. Unfinished Business

N/A

XIV. New Business

N/A

XV. Public Commentary (any topic)

Note on public input at BOE meetings: Board Policy #0167, adopted on June 18, 2018, provides for public participation in Board of Education meetings. Such participation is governed by the following rules:

  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).

● Mrs. Dzeletovic, King George Road, discussed parental concerns regarding workload.

XIX. Adjourn

On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mr. Bellmann, the meeting was adjourned at 8:42 p.m.

Minutes submitted by,

Patricia Leonhardt

Board Secretary