Warren Township Schools: Minutes for February 28, 2022

Minutes for February 28, 2022 Archived Minutes

A regular business meeting of the Board of Education was held this day at the Warren Middle School, 100 Old Stirling Road. The public was welcome to attend in person or virtually through the online Zoom platform. The following is a record of that meeting.

I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Board President David Brezee.

Open Public Meeting Statement – Mr. Brezee 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 February 10, 2022. 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. Brezee led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.

III. Roll Call

Present: Mark Bisci, Daniel Croson, Mehul Desai, Lisa DiMaggio, Laura Keller,

Todd Weinstein, Patricia Zohn and David Brezee

Absent:

Also Present: Dr. Matthew Mingle, Superintendent, Matthew Giacobbe, Board Attorney,

Cleary, Giacobbe, Alfieri & Jacobs, Christopher Heagele, Board Secretary, and members of the public and press.

Ryan Valentino arrived at 6:10 p.m.

IV. Annual Ethics Training

Mr. Matthew Giacobbe gave a presentation on board ethics. Several board members asked questions.

Mrs. Zohn asked Mr. Giacobbe to comment on board norms. Mr. Giacobbe gave general guidance on board norms and public comments.

V. Executive Session

● At 6:50 p.m. Ms. Keller 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:

material the disclosure of which constitutes an unwarranted invasion of individual privacy (student matter)

Action will be taken upon return to public session;

the length of the meeting is anticipated to be approximately 15 minutes; and be it

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

The motion was seconded by Mrs. DiMaggio and approved by unanimous voice vote.

VI. Motion to return to Open Session

On motion by Ms. Keller, seconded by Mrs. DiMaggio, the Board reconvened in open session at 7:08 p.m.

VII. Minutes

● Ms. Keller moved the following:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the public and executive session minutes of the January 24, 2022 Board Meeting.

The motion was seconded by Mrs. DiMaggio and approved by a 9-0 roll-call vote.

VIII. Correspondence and Information

· HIB Information

Total # of Investigations:			Total # of Determined Bullying Incidents:
	0			0

· Suspension Report

In School:			Out of School:
	1			2

IX. President's Remarks – Mr. David Brezee

● Special Recognition - William Hadfield, Angelo L. Tomaso School

● Special Recognition - Ms. Noralys Rebimbas, Angelo L. Tomaso/Woodland Schools

Mr. Brezee asked William Hadfield about Operation Smile. William gave the board details on Operation Smile. Ms. Rebimbas, William’s teacher, gave the board further background. Mr. Brezee presented both William and Ms. Rebimbas with special certificates to commemorate the occasion.

Mr. Brezee spoke about recent changes in COVID guidelines.

Mr. Brezee invited the public to a pre-meeting gathering before the March 14th meeting.

Mr. Brezee thanked our new substitute teacher, Ms. Megan Lester, for anticipated service to the school. (Item C.2)

Mr. Brezee recognized all retiring staff members, and thanked them for their service to the district. (Item C.4)

X. Superintendent’s Remarks – Dr. Matthew Mingle

Dr. Mingle congratulated Warren Middle School Math Team for their recent 3rd place finish in the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New Jersey Annual Math Contest.

Dr. Mingle acknowledged last week was public school week. Dr. Mingle thanked our staff for their numerous contributions to our students.

Dr. Mingle gave a brief Return to School update. He outlined the district’s changes to COVID policy with changes in State and Federal guidance.

XI. Presentations

None

XII. Discussion

None

XIII. Committee Reports

● Curriculum, Communications, and Technology Committee - No meeting

● Finance, Operations, and Security Committee - February 15 - Mrs. Zohn reported that the committee met on February 15. The committee discussed the Stop IT app, third party traffic proposal review (which was recommended for approval by the committee), transportation procedures for multiple Warren households (which was not recommended), the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget, and the food service working group’s progress to date.

● Personnel and Negotiations Committee - No meeting

● Ad Hoc Planning for Elementary Growth Committee - No meeting

● Ad Hoc Return to School Committee - February 25 - Dr. Mingle gave no report as the RTS committee’s recommendations were discussed during the Superintendent update.

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:

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;
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;
No participant may speak more than once on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard;
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. Heather Silver, Quail Run - spoke on Return to School topics.

● Ms. Stacy Sackett, Trinity Place - spoke on Return to School topics.

● Mr. Adam Silver, Quail Run - spoke on Return to School topics.

● Ms. Nancy Andrews, WTEA President - congratulated William Hadfield and Senora Rebimbas, and congratulated all retirees for their service to the district and its students. Ms. Andrews also spoke on Return to School topics and reminded the public that the district has several district committees to give advice to the board on Return to School topics.

● Ms. Linda Draper, Briar Drive - spoke on Return to School topics.

● Ms. Heather Silver, Quail Run - spoke on Return to School topics.

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

Mr. Croson made the following motion:

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

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

The following members of the public spoke on Return to School topics:

● Ms. Nicole Dalton, Westwood Court

● Ms. Karina Abad, Old Forge Drive

● Mr. Philip Jones, WTEA Vice President

● Ms. Stacy Sackett, Trinity Place

On motion by Mr. Croson to close public commentary, seconded by Mrs. DiMaggio, the motion was approved by a 9-0 voice vote.

Dr. Mingle responded to various Return to School public comments.

XV. Items for Board Consideration/Action

Mrs. Zohn drew attention to motion B.5., noting zero recommendations in the audit.

On motion by Ms. Keller, seconded by Mr. Valentino, the consent items A.1., A.2., B.1. through B.10., C.1., through C.9., and D.1., were approved by a 9-0 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 February 7, 2022.

A.2. Tuition Contracts

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following tuition contracts with the parents of:

Student	School	Dates	Monthly Cost
# TBD	MTH	August 31, 2022 through June 30, 2023	$433.00
# TBD	CS	August 31, 2022 through June 30, 2023	$433.00

B. Finance/Operations/Transportation

B.1. Payment of Bills

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the month of February 2022 in the amount of $3,425,857.48.

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 January.

WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on January 31, 2022

FUND	CASH BALANCE	APPROPRIATION BALANCE	FUND BALANCE
(10) General Current Expense Fund	$14,711,946.09		$1,929,204.87
(10) General Current Expense		$0.00
(11) Current Expense		$2,946,031.06
(12) Capital Outlay		$143,639.24
(13) Special Schools		$2,520.52
(20) Special Revenue Fund	($143,918.30)	$48,767.86	$0.00
(30) Capital Projects Fund	($18,545.25)	($27,636.36)	$0.00
(40) Debt Service Fund	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS	$14,549,482.54	$3,113,322.32	$1,929,204.87
(60) Milk Fund	$4,049.49	($277,888.06)	$15,660.49
(61) Juice and Water Fund	$1,358.62	$0.00	$1,358.13
TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS	$5,407.62	($277,888.06)	$17,018.62

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.3. Budget Transfers for Month of January 2022

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.	11-000-100-561-000-08-01	Tuition - Other LEAs - GenEd	11-000-291-270-000-00-00	Health Benefits	$11,200
2.	11-000-100-566-000-08-01	Tuition - Private Schools	11-000-291-270-000-00-00	Health Benefits	$5,300
3.	11-000-218-104-033-07-00	Salaries - Guidance - MS	11-120-100-101-040-05-00	Salaries-Grades 1-5 Teachers-ALT	$34,500
4.	11-000-230-339-000-01-00	Purchased Services- Admin.	11-000-223-580-030-00-00	Workshops & Travel - Admins - CS	$2,500
5.	11-000-262-107-040-05-00	Salaries - Lunch & Playground Aides - ALT	11-000-217-106-040-05-02	Salaries - Extraordinary Paras-ALT	$62,100
6.	11-000-291-241-000-00-00	Retirement Contributions - PERS	11-000-291-270-000-00-00	Health Benefits	$36,704
7.	11-204-100-101-033-07-00	Salaries - LLD Teachers - MS	11-204-100-106-033-07-00	Salaries - LLD Aides - MS	$750
8.	11-213-100-101-030-03-00	Salaries - RC Teachers - CS	11-120-100-101-030-03-00	Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers-CS	$31,500
9.	11-213-100-101-033-07-00	Salaries - RC Teachers - MS	11-130-100-101-033-07-00	Salaries -Grades 6-8 Teachers-MS	$11,500
10.	11-213-100-101-033-07-00	Salaries - RC Teachers - MS	11-213-100-106-033-07-00	Salaries - RC Aides - MS	$9,500
11.	11-219-100-101-033-07-00	Special Ed - Home Instruction - Salaries - MS	11-000-216-320-035-08-00	Speech/OT/PT - Purchased Services - MHS	$12,000
12.	11-219-100-101-033-07-00	Special Ed - Home Instruction - Salaries - MS	11-219-100-320-033-08-00	Special Ed - Home Instruction - Purchased Services . -MS	$1,500
13.	11-230-100-101-033-07-00	Salaries-Basic Skills Teachers - MS	11-213-100-106-033-07-00	Salaries - RC Aides - MS	$3,500

B.4. 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
Beatrice Schwarzkopf	MS	Mindfulness Certification Course - Intensive Training	Online	April 5 and 6, 2022	$440
Achau Nguyen	WS	New Jersey Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages/New Jersey Bilingual Educators 2022 Spring Conference	Virtual	June 10, 2022	$299
Emily Niclas	CS	Speech-Language Pathologists: What’s New in Technology to Save Time and Accelerate Therapy Outcome	West Orange, NJ	March 9, 2022	$279

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.5. Acceptance of the Audit for the 2020-2021 School Year

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has engaged Suplee Clooney & Company of Westfield, NJ, to audit the district's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, in compliance with N.J.S.A.18A:23-1 et seq, and,

WHEREAS, this audit has been completed and the ACFR filed with the State Department of Education and submitted to the Warren Township Board of Education along with a synopsis of the audit report and recommendations, which synopsis and recommendations are available for public review, and,

WHEREAS, pertinent results of operations during the 2020-2021 school year are:

SCHOOL YEAR 2020-2021
REVENUES	Final Budget	Actual
Local Sources	$ 41,626,335	$ 41,663,119
State Sources*	$1,889,913	$11,277,025
Federal Sources	$ -	$ -
TOTAL	$ 43,516,248	$52,940,144
EXPENDITURES
Regular Instruction	$ 13,720,049	$13,511,370
Special Education	$4,266,415	$3,973,423
Other Instruction	$ 737,272	$525,558
Undistributed Expenditures*	$24,775,103	$ 30,861,370
Total General Expenses (A1-4)	$43,498,8407	$ 48,871,721
Capital Outlay	$6,426,820	$ 4,896,763
Special Schools	$320,658	$158,744
Transfer of Funds to Charter School	$ 8,321	$8,321
TOTAL	$ 50,254,638	$ 53,935,549
OTHER SOURCES/USES
Transfer in from Capital Projects	$ -	$598,833-
Transfer to Capital Projects	$ -	$ -
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY)		($396,572)
Fund Balance July 1, 2020		$12,303,040

Fund Balance June 30, 2021	$ -	$11,906,498
Analysis of Fund Balance
Reserved
Excess Surplus- subsequent year's expenditures (2021-2022)		$ 462,000
Excess Surplus (2022-2023)		$ 0
Emergency Reserve Account		$ 11,659
Maintenance Reserve Account		$ 118,800
Capital Reserve Account		$7,357,239
Unemployment		$535,077
Encumbrances		$ 1,492,518
TOTAL** (Undesignated Fund Balance) (Includes 22/23 Excess Surplus of $463,000 per fund balance procedure)		$1,929,205
*Maj of variance due to State’s TPAF FICA reimbursement and payments to pension
**Allowable Undesignated Fund Balance
4% of 2019-2020 General Fund Expenditures		$1,815,467
NP Transportation		$32,770
Excess Extraordinary Aid		$805,470
		$2,653,707
Sources: Audit Report Exhibit C-1 and Auditor's Management Report

Now therefore be it,

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the report, notes the following recommendations, and directs that appropriate corrective action be taken:

Recommendation: None

Corrective Action: None

B.6. Joint Agreements between SCESC and Warren BOE

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves entering into the following joint agreements between Somerset County Educational Services Commission (SCESC) and the Warren Township Board of Education for the 2022-2023 School Year:

● Coordinated Transportation Services agreement, dated July 1, 2022, with an administration fee of 4.75%

● Nonpublic Instructional Services Agreement and Addendum for Chapters 192/193, with an administrative fee of 6%

● Nonpublic School Textbook Services agreement, dated July 1, 2022, with no administrative fee charged;

● Nonpublic School Technology Initiative Program agreement, dated July 1, 2022, with a state-approved administrative percentage (currently set at 5%);

● Nonpublic School Nursing Services agreement, dated July 1, 2022, with an administrative fee of 6%

● Nonpublic School Security Aid Program agreement, dated July 1, 2022, with no administrative fee charged;

● Nonpublic Instructional Services Agreement for Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act, dated July 1, 2022, with no administrative fee.

B.7. Joint Agreements between UCESC and Warren BOE

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves entering into the following joint agreements between Union County Educational Services Commission (UCESC) and the Warren Township Board of Education for the 2022-2023 School Year:

● Coordinated Transportation Services agreement, dated July 1, 2022, with an administration fee of 4%

B.8. Bus Purchase

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following bus purchase:

Vehicle

Cost

1 - 2023 Chevrolet Type B,

24 Passenger

$61,369.37

Purchase from Van-Con, Inc. through ESCNJ Cooperative bid #ESCNJ 21/22-33

B.9. Instructional Technology Purchasing

RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the following technology purchasing:

Equipment	Cost
20 - Dell 75 4K Interactive Touch Monitors with wall mount displays	$79,914.60

Purchasing through State of NJ Purchasing Contract M0483/19TELE0656.

B.10. HVAC Replacement

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the HVAC replacement project for the Mt. Horeb School gym at a cost of $33,000. The proposal is based on HCESC contract # SER-20C.

C. Personnel/Student Services

C.1. Employment for the 2021-2022 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

*Angelica Ulloa

Leave Replacement Teacher

$59,549

(prorated)

February 16, 2022 through June 30, 2022

To replace employee #3225

Cidalia Abreu

1:1 Paraprofessional, 32.5 hrs per week

08-35-08/bnd

N/A

$26,964

March 7, 2022 through June 30, 2022

New Position

*(This motion supersedes the previous motion approved on February 7, 2022)

C.2. Substitute Teacher

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following to be appointed as a substitute teacher for the 2021-2022 school year.

Name

Megan Lester

C.3. Leave Request

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

Employee ID	Paid/Unpaid
#2276	FMLA - May 20, 2022 through June 30, 2022 (paid) NJFLA - August 29, 2022 through November 18, 2022 (unpaid) Extended Leave - November 21, 2022 through November 30, 2022 (unpaid)
#2749	FMLA - February 2, 2022 through February 14, 2022 (paid) February 15, 2022 through February 18, 2022 (½ days) (paid)
#3225	FMLA - February 16, 2022, through March 24, 2022 (½ day) (paid) FMLA - March 24, 2022 (½ day) through May 13, 2022 (unpaid) NJFLA - May 15, 2022 through June 30, 2022 (unpaid) (This motion supersedes the previous motion approved on December 20, 2021)
#3537	FMLA - January 4, 2022 through January 31, 2022 (paid) FMLA - February 1, 2022 through March 25, 2022 (unpaid) (This motion supersedes the previous motion approved on November 12, 2021)

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
Susan Leonard	Grade 2 Teacher 02-50-22/aci	WS	Retirement	September 1, 1995 through June 30, 2022
Mary Balkonis	ASAP Teacher 02-40-22/bbv	ALT	Retirement	September 1, 2004 through June 30, 2022
Laurie Donovan	Occupational Therapist 02-30-19/bbr 02-33-19/azy	CS WMS	Retirement	September 1, 1997 through June 30, 2022
Michael Perona	Inventory/Driver 04-03-21/alt	District	Retirement	February 2, 1993 through March 31, 2022

C.5. Resignation - WTEA Stipend Position 2021-2022

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the following WTEA stipend position resignation:

Name	Club/Activity
Aleksandra Wagner	Softball Coach

C.6. WTEA Stipend Positions 2021-2022

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following WTEA stipend positions per the contracted rate for the 2021-2022 school year:

Name	Club/Activity
Alanna Schwartz	Softball Coach
Kristen Boni	Boys/Girls Track Coach

C.7. Warren Academy Courses - Instructor Stipend 2021-2022

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff for reimbursement as an Instructor. Each instructor will be reimbursed at the WTEA contractual rate of $50.00 per hour.

Staff Member	Course	Date	Prep Hours	Instructor Hours	Cost Total Not to Exceed
Cynthia Cassidy	Making Classlink Work for you	April 5, 2022	3	1	$200.00
Beatrice Schwarzkopf	Meditation Workshop	April 6, 13, 27 and May 4, 2022	12	4	$800.00
Kimberly Bostory	Keeping it Together with Google Keep	March 23, 2022	3	1	$200.00
MaryEllen Weaver	Meditation and Journaling to Reduce Stress and Promote Emotional and Mental Well-Being	March 22, 2022	1	1	$100.00
Michelle Zgombic	Create your own Choice Boards or Interactive Slides	March 22, 2022	3	1	$200.00

C.8. 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

Richard Bardy

May 1, 2022 through June 20, 2022

Classroom Paraprofessional WMS

$30,806

08-33-08/blk

Long-Term Substitute

Special Education Teacher

WMS

$175 per day

AnnMarie Christou

May 1, 2022 through June 20, 2022

Special Education Teacher

WMS

02-33-19/bhv

02-33-19/bhw

Science Teacher

WMS

02-33-22/awz

C.9. Approval to Create Positions

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the creation of the following positions for 2021-2022 school year:

Location

Position

Full-Time Equivalent

1:1 Preschool Paraprofessional, 32.5 hrs per week

08-35-08/bnd

1.0

1:1 Preschool Paraprofessional, 32.5 hrs per week

08-35-08/bne

1.0

D. Policy

D.1. Policies – Second Reading

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the second reading and adoption of the following policies:

Number	Name	New/Revision	Source of Changes
P2415.05	Student Surveys, Analysis, Evaluations, Examinations, Testing, or Treatment	R	SEA
P2431.4	Prevention and Treatment of Sports-Related Concussions and Head Injuries	R	SEA
P2622	Student Assessment	R	SEA
P3233	Political Activities	R	SEA
P5541	Anti-Hazing	N	SEA
P8465	Bias Crimes and Bias-Related Acts	R	SEA
P9560	Administration of School Surveys	R	SEA
R2431.4	Prevention and Treatment of Sports-Related Concussions and Head Injuries	R	SEA
R2622	Student Assessment	N	SEA
R8465	Bias Crimes and Bias-Related Acts	R	SEA

XVI. Unfinished Business

None

XVII. New Business

● Future Use of CALI / CDC Metrics - Mr. Brezee opened the floor to discuss the future use of CALI/CDC Metrics.

Mr. Weinstein spoke on Return to School topics, specifically the various metrics used to make COVID mitigation decisions.

Mr. Croson stated that he believes mask policy should not be tied to metrics.

On motion by Mr. Croson, seconded by Mr. Desai, to remove metrics from the July 2021 Return To School plan, and make masks optional. The Ad Hoc Return to School Committee will be tasked to recommend a plan to the board should conditions require modifications.

The board engaged in an extensive discussion of the motion.

The motion was approved by a 9-0 roll-call vote.

XVIII. Public Commentary (any topic)

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;
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;
No participant may speak more than once on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard;
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 following members of the public spoke on Return to School topics:

● Ms. Stacy Sackett, Trinity Place

● Ms. Alina Bergners, Casale Drive South

● Mr. Adam Silver, Quail Run

● Ms. Linda Draper, Briarwood Drive

On motion by Mr. Weinstein to close public commentary, seconded by Mr. Croson, the motion was approved by a 9-0 voice vote.

XIX. Adjourn

On motion by Ms. Keller, seconded by Mrs. DiMaggio, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.

Minutes submitted by,

Christopher Heagele

Board Secretary