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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 October 6, 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: Vaishali Amberkar, Aaron Bellish, Mark Bisci, David Brezee, Marc Franco, Ayanna Taylor, Patricia Zohn and Christian Bellmann

Absent:

Also Present: Dr. Matthew Mingle, Superintendent, and Patricia Leonhardt, Board Secretary, and members of the public and press.

Lisa DiMaggio arrived at 7:05 p.m.

IV. Minutes

● Mrs. Zohn moved the following:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the public session minutes of the October 5, 2020 Board Meeting.

The motion was seconded by Mr. Brezee and approved by a 8-0 roll-call vote.

V. Correspondence and Information

Dr. Mingle reported on three emails related to Return to School.

· HIB Information

Total # of Investigations:

1

Total # of Determined Bullying Incidents:

0

· Suspension Report

In School:

0

Out of School:

0

VI. President's Remarks – Mr. Christian Bellmann

Mr. Bellmann welcomed all and noted this was the first day of the district’s expansion to Hybrid 1.1.

Mr. Bellmann discussed increasing Covid metrics and the need to remain vigilant.

Mr. Bellmann also commended the work of the district’s teachers and wished all a Happy Halloween.

VII. Superintendent’s Remarks – Dr. Matthew Mingle

Dr. Mingle reported that recently graduated Warren Middle School student Neelesh Thanasegaran has been featured nationally for his Technology, Entertainment, Design (TED) talk.

Dr. Mingle reported on the district’s expansion to Hybrid 1.1 and thanked all for their efforts. In discussing next steps, Dr. Mingle referred to the role of increased Covid case counts in future planning.

VIII. Presentation

N/A

IX. Discussion

N/A

X. Committee Reports

● Curriculum Committee - Mrs. Taylor reported on the evening’s meeting at which iReady reports, board meeting parameters, gifted and talented program services and efforts regarding student interactions and HIB cases were discussed.

● Ad Hoc Return to School Committee - Dr. Mingle reported on the meeting at which Hybrid 1.1, the scarcity of substitutes, potential future expansion of district operations and the effects of worsening Covid metrics were discussed.

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).

● Ms. Rosa Krause - Holly Drive, discussed remote learning, classified students and board email responses.

● Ms. Marietta Dzeletovic, King George Road, discussed test results and support services.

● Ms. Rachel Singleton - Deerwood Trail West, asked a question regarding comparison of test scores.

● Ms. Jamie Taylor - Sawmill Road, asked questions regarding Hybrid 1.1 and distance learners.

● Ms. Meredith Landau - Christy Drive, asked questions regarding Gifted and Talented, as well as curriculum.

● Ms. Denise DeCorso - Stirling Road, asked a question regarding distance learners and class sizes.

● Ms. Jamie Taylor - Sawmill Road, asked a question regarding policy and changes to distance learners.

Dr. Mingle responded to the array of questions and topics.

XII. Items for Board Consideration/Action

Mr. Bellmann asked that D.1. be pulled for discussion and separate vote.

Mr. Brezee asked that all C motions be pulled for discussion.

Dr. Mingle congratulated Mrs. Sharkey on her new position.

On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mr. Bellmann, the consent items A.1., and B.1., through B.11., were approved by a 8-0-1 roll-call vote. (Ms. Amberkar abstained.)

On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mr. Franco, the consent items C.1., through C.12., were approved by a 8-0-1 roll-call vote. (Mr. Brezee abstained.)

Consent item D discussion. Mr. Bellmann asked that Policies 1648.02 and 2464 be pulled for separate vote.

On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mr. Bellmann, the consent item D.1. (P1620, P2431, P5330.05, P6440, P7440, P7450, P7510, P8420 and R7510), were approved by a 9-0 roll-call vote.

The board discussed Policy 1648.02.

On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mrs. DiMaggio, Policy 1648.02 within consent item D.1.was approved by a 5-2-2 roll-call vote. (Mr. Bellish and Mr. Bellmann voted no. Ms. Amberkar and Mr. Bisci abstained.)

The board discussed Policy 2464.

On motion by Mr. Bellmann, seconded by Mr. Brezee, Policy 2464 was returned to the Curriculum Committee for review and possible modification. The motion was approved by a 7-0-2 roll-call vote. (Mrs. DiMaggio and Mrs. Zohn abstained.)

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 October 5, 2020.

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 2020 in the amount of $3,972,434.44.

B.2. Board Secretary's and Treasurer's Report - June

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the report of the secretary for the month of June, 2020 (Final); and

WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on June 30, 2020:

FUND

CASH BALANCE

APPROPRIATION BALANCE

FUND BALANCE

(10) General Current Expense Fund

$11,233,966.53

$1,063,861.93

(10) General Current Expense

$57,522.00

(11) Current Expense

$2,693,842.93

(12) Capital Outlay

$91,708.84

(13) Special Schools

$16,076.43

(20) Special Revenue Fund

$3,166.43

$44,664.28

$0.00

(30) Capital Projects Fund

$2,643,933.37

($4,326,671.58)

($1,763,502.48)

(40) Debt Service Fund

$60,336.00

$0.00

$0.00

TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS

$13,941,402.33

($1,422,857.10)

($699,640.55)

(60) Milk Fund

$4,049.49

$ (8,773.89)

$ 100.70

(61) Juice and Water Fund

$1,358.13

$ (2,942.59)

$ 1,443.52

TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS

$5,407.62

($11,716.48)

$1,544.22

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. Board Secretary's and Treasurer's Report - July

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the report of the secretary for the month of July 2020 (Final).

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

FUND

CASH BALANCE

APPROPRIATION BALANCE

FUND BALANCE

(10) General Current Expense Fund

$11,251,845.15

$1,275,641.28

(10) General Current Expense

$0.00

(11) Current Expense

$2,471,596.73

(12) Capital Outlay

$4,686,874.91

(13) Special Schools

$9,370.32

(20) Special Revenue Fund

$2,228.43

$36,563.98

$0.00

(30) Capital Projects Fund

$2,237,265.31

$0.00

$355,825.94

(40) Debt Service Fund

($4,320,601.35)

$0.65

$60,336.00

TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS

$9,170,737.54

$7,204,406.59

$1,691,803.22

(60) Milk Fund

$4,049.49

$ (26,000.00)

$ 17,207.49

(61) Juice and Water Fund

$1,358.13

$ (11,000.00)

$ 1,358.13

TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS

$5,407.62

($37,000.00)

$18,565.62

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. Board Secretary's and Treasurer's Report - August

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the report of the secretary for the month of August 2020; and .

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

FUND

CASH BALANCE

APPROPRIATION BALANCE

FUND BALANCE

(10) General Current Expense Fund

$6,577,536.54

$1,275,641.28

(10) General Current Expense

$0.00

(11) Current Expense

$2,441,620.22

(12) Capital Outlay

$274,272.91

(13) Special Schools

$167,716.24

(20) Special Revenue Fund

($60,308.82)

$25,763.98

$0.00

(30) Capital Projects Fund

$1,888,931.31

$0.00

$355,825.94

(40) Debt Service Fund

$0.65

$0.65

$60,336.00

TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS

$8,406,159.68

$2,909,374.00

$1,691,803.22

(60) Milk Fund

$4,049.49

$ (26,000.00)

$ 17,207.49

(61) Juice and Water Fund

$1,358.13

$ (11,000.00)

$ 1,358.13

TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS

$5,407.62

($37,000.00)

$18,565.62

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.5. Budget Transfers for Month of August 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.

11-000-100-562-000-08-01

Tuition - Other LEAs

11-000-100-566-000-08-01

Tuition - Private Schools

$5,423

2.

11-000-213-600-030-00-00

Health Supplies - District - CS

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

Health Benefits

$3,408

3.

11-000-213-600-033-00-00

Health Supplies - District - MS

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

Health Benefits

$3,916

4.

11-000-213-600-035-00-00

Health Supplies - District - MHS

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

Health Benefits

$3,408

5.

11-000-213-600-040-00-00

Health Supplies - District - ALT

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

Health Benefits

$3,408

6.

11-000-213-600-050-00-00

Health Supplies - District - WS

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

Health Benefits

$3,408

7.

11-000-222-500-030-12-00

Library - Other Purchased Svcs.-MS

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

Health Benefits

$1,238

8.

11-000-222-500-035-12-00

Library - Other Purchased Svcs.-MS

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

Health Benefits

$1,238

9.

11-000-222-500-040-12-00

Library - Other Purchased Svcs.-MS

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

Health Benefits

$1,238

10.

11-000-222-500-050-12-00

Library - Other Purchased Svcs.-MS

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

Health Benefits

$1,238

11.

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

Staff Training-Purchased Svcs.-ALT

11-000-223-320-040-12-00

Staff Training-Purchased Svcs.-ALT

$5,200

12.

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

Other Purchased Svcs.- Curr - CS

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

Health Benefits

$5,274

13.

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

Other Purchased Svcs. - Curr - MS

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

Health Benefits

$4,722

14.

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

Other Purchased Svcs. - Curr- MHS

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

Health Benefits

$4,698

15.

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

Other Purchased Svcs. - Curr - ALT

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

Health Benefits

$4,980

16.

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

Other Purchased Svcs. - Curr - WS

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

Health Benefits

$5,010

17.

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

Maintenance Equipment - CS

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

Health Benefits

$5,655

18.

12-000-261-730-033-09-07

Maintenance Equipment - MS

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

Health Benefits

$5,655

19.

12-000-261-730-035-09-04

Maintenance Equipment - MHS

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

Health Benefits

$5,655

20.

12-000-261-730-040-09-05

Maintenance Equipment - ALT

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

Health Benefits

$5,655

21.

12-000-261-730-050-09-06

Maintenance Equipment - WS

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

Health Benefits

$5,655

B.6. Travel Approval

Whereas, in accordance with State of New Jersey School District Accountability Act (A-5) and the Warren Township Schools’ Policy 6471-School District Travel, travel by school district employees and Board of Education members must be approved in advance.

Now Therefore Be It RESOLVED, the Warren Township Schools Board of Education approves the following expenses for faculty, staff, administrators, and board members for seminars, conferences and workshops. The expense includes travel costs, if applicable:

Name

School

Workshop/ Conference

Location

Month/Yr

Cost

Alison Hales

ALT

Bureau of Education and Research/School Based Occupational Therapists: Using Motor Learning Development Strategies to Increase School Success

Online

Nov 2020

$279

Nicole Runfola

MTH

Transitioning from Picture Exchange Communication System to Speech Generating Devices

Online

Dec 2020

$219

Lindsay LaNeve

CS

International Society for Technology in Education 2020

Online

Nov and Dec 2020

$195

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

B.7. Extraordinary Aid 2019-2020 - Increased Award

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts increased Extraordinary Aid funding from the 2019-2020 school year in the amount of $586,535 (an increase of $53,401 from the original award of $533,134).

B.8. Extraordinary Aid 2019-2020 - Allocation

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an increase to the 2020-2021 budget to recognize the increased 2019-2020 Extraordinary Aid in the amount of $53,401 as follows:

● Revenue Account: 10-3131 Extraordinary Aid (10-303 Budgeted Fund Balance)

● Expense Acct:11-000-216-320 - Spch/OT/PT Purch Services $20,000

● Expense Acct:11-000-291-270 - Health Benefits $33,401

B.9. Middle School Paving - Withdrawal from Capital Reserve

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education’s prior approval of the paving project at the district’s Middle School includes approval of funding from the district’s Capital Reserve.

B.10. Allocation of Outstanding Grant Monies

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the allocation of the 2019-2020 School Year outstanding monies from the Municipal Youth Services Commission totaling $3,663:

a. Diversity Club - $527

b. Boys Council - $1,176

c. Girls Circle - ALT - $980

d. Girls Circle - Woodland - $980

(Initial Board approval was October 7, 2019.)

B.11. State Aid Funding - Coronavirus Relief Fund Grant Allocation

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the additional state aid funding from the Coronavirus Relief Grant (CRF), for which the district’s allocation is $39,431. Grant monies to be used to defray the costs associated with reopening of school.

C. Personnel/Student Services

C.1. 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

Thomas Ronkowitz

Custodian (N)

04-35-10/bla

MH

n/a

n/a

$37,500

10/20/2020 - 6/30/2021

N

To replace employee #2570

Karen Lelchuk

Leave Replacement

Speech Language Pathologist

MH/WS

MA+45

1

$73,553

11/9/2020 - 6/30/2021

N

To replace employee #2041

Dominic Vignali

Leave Replacement School Counselor

WMS

MA

1

$64,726

12/21/2020 - 6/30/2021

N

To replace employee #1415

Molly Mahoney

Leave Replacement Grade 5 Teacher

WS

BA

1

$58,842

11/10/2020 - 6/30/2021

N

To replace employee

#1752

C.2. Substitute Teacher

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

Name

Alba Figueroa

C.3. Leave Request

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

Employee ID

Paid/Unpaid

#3406*

FFCRA - September 8, 2020 through November 25, 2020 (paid)

#1312**

FMLA - September 14, 2020 through December 4, 2020 (paid)

Extended Leave - December 7, 2020 through December 23, 2020 (paid)

#2041***

FFCRA - September 1, 2020 - November 20, 2020 (paid)

Extended Leave - November 23, 2020 through June 30, 2021 (unpaid)

#1752****

FFCRA - September 1, 2020 through November 20, 2020 (paid)

Extended Leave - November 23, 2020 through June 30, 2021 (unpaid)

#2651

FFCRA - July 27, 2020 through August 7, 2020 (paid)

* (This motion supersedes previous motion from August 31, 2020.)

** (This motion supersedes previous motion from September 21, 2020.)

*** (This motion supersedes previous motion from August 17, 2020.)

**** (This motion supersedes previous motion from August 17, 2020.)

C.4. Retirement/Resignation

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the retirement/resignations

of the following staff:

Name

Position

Location

Retirement/

Resignation

Dates of Service

Jill Zimmer

Reach Teacher

02-50-22/aha

02-30-22/aqo

WS, CS

Retirement

September 1, 1999 through

December 31, 2020

Shannon Sharkey

Supervisor of Special Services

District

Resignation

September 1, 2010 through

January 1, 2021

C.5. Personnel & Negotiations Committee Goals

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the 2020-2021 Personnel & Negotiations Committee goals:

○ Advise the board on the impacts of the school reopening plan on the district’s personnel and negotiations.

○ Review and advise the Superintendent recommendations for adjustments to nonaligned staff compensation.

C.6. Sidebar Agreement - Modified Work Location

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the sidebar agreement between the Warren Township Board of Education and the Warren Township Education Association regarding modified work location.

C.7. Long Term Substitute

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

Name

Effective Date

Replacing Employee

Diane Moon

September 14, 2020 -

November 11, 2020

#1312

Thomas Henry

September 8, 2020 -

November 11, 2020

#1278

C.8. Assignment of WTEA-Eligible Staff for Hybrid 1.1

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the assignments of WTEA-eligible staff employment, dated October 15, 2020, for the 2020-2021 school year.

C. 9. Approval to Create Positions

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

Location

Position

Full-Time Equivalent

WMS

1:1 Paraprofessional

08-33-08/bli

32.5 hrs per week

C.10. 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

Sara von Bartheld

11/23/2020 - 6/30/2021

1.0 Social Worker

WS, ALT

$67,564

.8 Social Worker

WS, ALT

$54,051

C.11. Sidebar Agreement - Employee #2041

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the sidebar agreement between the Warren Township Board of Education and the Warren Township Education Association regarding Employee #2041.

C.12. Sidebar Agreement - Employee #1752

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the sidebar agreement between the Warren Township Board of Education and the Warren Township Education Association regarding Employee #1752.

D. Policy

D.1. Policies – First Reading

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the first reading of the following policies:

Number

Name

New/Revision

Source of Changes

P1620

Administrative Employment Contracts

R

SEA

P1648.02

Remote Learning Options for Families

R

SEA

P2431

Athletic Competition

R

SEA

P2464

Gifted and Talented Students

R

SEA

P5330.05

Seizure Action Plan

N

SEA

P6440

Cooperative Purchasing

R

SEA

P7440

School District Security

R

SEA

P7450

Property Inventory

R

SEA

P7510

Use of School Facilities

R

SEA

P8420

Emergency and Crisis Situations

R

SEA

R7510

Use of School Facilities

R

SEA

XIII. Unfinished Business

N/A

XIV. New Business

N/A

XV. Public Commentary (Unfinished and New Business)

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).

● Ms. Laura Castagna - Mundy Lane, asked a question regarding extended Hybrid calendar.

● Ms. Rachel Singleton - Deerwood Trail West, discussed the needs of classified students.

● Ms. Tanya McAusland - Sandalwood Drive, asked questions regarding the E2 program.

● Mr. Philip Jones - Mt. Horeb Teacher, spoke to the efforts of teachers the role of the sidebar on tonight’s agenda and commended the district’s collaboration.

● Ms. Ana Pereira - Mountainview Road, spoke to the daily health screening.

● Ms. Jamie Taylor - Saw Mill Road, referred to Policy 1648.02.

● Ms. Marietta Dzeletovic - King George Road, spoke to the role of quarantining and missed school work.

● Ms. Melissa Ulsaker - Cherry Tree Lane, discussed the response to a positive Covid test within the district.

● Ms. Jaclyn Joki - Heritage Drive, also spoke to K-2 learners who face a need to learn from home short term.

Upon notice that this Public Commentary portion of the meeting had reached 15 minutes,

Mr. Brezee made the following motion:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves to extend Public Commentary an additional 15 minutes.

Seconded by Mr. Bellish, the consent item was approved by a 9-0 voice vote.

● Ms. Heather Silver - Quail Run, spoke to the needs of the full range of students and a return of all students to the district full time.

● Ms. Rosa Krause - Holly Drive, spoke to the attendance policy.

● Ms. Denise DeCorso - Stirling Road, spoke to advanced notice regarding cohort changes.

Dr. Mingle responded to the array of questions and topics.

XVI. Adjourn

On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mr. Bellmann, the meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p.m.

Minutes submitted by,

Patricia Leonhardt

Board Secretary