Minutes for February 27, 2023
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A regular business meeting of the Board of Education was held this day at the Angelo L. Tomaso School, 46 Washington Valley 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 6:30 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 January 9, 2023. This notice was on that date posted on the bulletin board in the Township Office, sent to the Courier News and TAPinto Warren, and filed with the Township Clerk of the Township of 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: Mehul Desai, Natalie Feuchtbaum, Laura Keller, Scott Otto, Ryan Valentino, Todd Weinstein, Patricia Zohn and David Brezee
Absent:
Also Present: Dr. Matthew Mingle, Superintendent, Christopher Heagele, Board Secretary, and members of the public and press.
IV. Minutes
● Mrs. Zohn moved the following:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the public and private minutes of the February 6, 2023 Board Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Otto and approved by a 8-0 roll-call vote.
V. Correspondence and Information
· HIB Information
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Total # of Investigations: |
Total # of Determined Bullying Incidents: |
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0 |
0 |
· Suspension Report
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In School: |
Out of School: |
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0 |
1 |
VI. President's Remarks - Mr. David Brezee
Mr. Brezee thanked Angelo L. Tomaso School for hosting tonight’s meeting.
Mr. Brezee welcomed the new staff members listed in agenda items C.1. and C.2.
Mr. Brezee wished Mrs. Krumm well in her retirement as listed in agenda item motion C.9.
VII. Superintendent’s Remarks - Dr. Matthew Mingle
Dr. Mingle congratulated the Middle School Forensic Public Speaking team for 1st place finish.
Dr. Mingle thanked Mt. Horeb staff for assistance with a recent motor vehicle accident near the school.
Dr. Mingle thanked Central School staff for help during an evacuation at the school today.
Dr. Mingle invited the public to an open session with the finance committee on March 27 at 6:30 p.m related to the budget.
VIII. Presentations
None
IX. Interview BOE Candidates
The Board conducted interviews of three candidates for the open seat on the Board. Mr. Brezee reviewed the process and randomly selected the order of candidate responses. Mr. Brezee stated the three questions in advance. The candidates took turns answering the following questions:
- What motivates you to want to become a Board member?
- Looking ahead to the next 10 months of the term for this seat, can you share what you intend to bring to the Board and our district?
- An opportunity for candidate statements/comments to the Board.
X. Executive Session
● At 6:52 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:
material the disclosure of which constitutes an unwarranted invasion of individual privacy.
Action will be taken upon return to public session;
the length of the meeting is anticipated to be approximately 20 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. Weinstein and approved by unanimous voice vote.
On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mr. Otto, the Board reconvened in open session at 7:54 p.m.
XI. Appointment/Oath of Office
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education appoints Stephen Toor to the Board, for a term of February 27, 2023 to December 31, 2023.*
(*Remaining year of the seat’s term will be on the ballot in November 2023.)
On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Ms. Keller, the resolution was approved by a 5-1-2 roll-call vote. (Mr. Otto and Mr. Valentino abstained. Mr. Desai voted no.)
The Oath of Office was administered by Mr. Heagele to Mr. Stephen Toor.
XII. Discussion
None
XIII. Committee Reports
● Curriculum, Communications, and Technology Committee - February 6, 2023 (Canceled)
○ Ryan Valentino - Chair, Mehul Desai, Natalie Feuchtbaum, Todd Weinstein
● Finance, Operations, and Security Committee -February 13, 2023
○ Patricia Zohn - Chair, David Brezee, Scott Otto, Ryan Valentino - Mrs. Zohn reported on the February 13 meeting as follows:
➢ Parette Somjen Architects gave an overview of the Fire Alarm Project, feedback on the referendum budget, submitted a plan to stay within the referendum budget, and provided the committee with its opinions on the upcoming ROD grant proposal.
➢ The committee then spoke at length about the 2023-2024 budget.
➢ Mrs. Zohn stated that the next Finance Committee meeting will be held on March 6th.
➢ Mrs. Zohn also stated that the Finance Committee will have a public information session on March 27.
● Personnel and Negotiations Committee - No Meeting
○ Laura Keller - Chair, David Brezee, Todd Weinstein
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;
- When the Board of Education is conducting its meetings either virtually or in a hybrid environment, members of the public may also submit comments no later than 9:00 AM the day of the board meeting via email to BA@warrentboe.org or hardcopy mail to the district office.
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. Leslie Morales, King George Road - Spoke on the 2022-2023 budget, specifically on the budget for Student Experiences.
On motion by Mr. Valentino to close public commentary, seconded by Mr. Otto, the motion was approved by a 9-0 voice vote.
XV. Items for Board Consideration/Action
On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Ms. Keller, the consent items A.1., through A.3., B.1., through B.9., C.1., through C.11., D.1., and D.2. 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 6, 2023.
A.2. School Safety Data System (SSDS) Summary Report
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the SSDS Summary Report submitted by the Superintendent for the Report Period 1 of the 2022-2023 school year.
A.3. Home Instruction
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves bedside instruction as follows:
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Students |
School |
Start Date |
Amount |
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#5308770314 |
Stepping Forward Counseling Center |
January, 18, 2023 |
Not to exceed $8,000 |
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#3816114245 |
Stepping Forward Counseling Center |
February 22, 2023 |
Not to exceed $6,000 |
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 2023 in the amount of $3,651,425.05.
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 2023.
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on January 31, 2023.
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FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
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(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$11,566,981.62 |
$1,484,579.02 |
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(10) General Current Expense |
$0.00 |
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(11) Current Expense |
$775,972.02 |
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(12) Capital Outlay |
$19,222.55 |
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(13) Special Schools |
$3,041.20 |
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(20) Special Revenue Fund |
($191,112.40) |
$626,873.11 |
$0.00 |
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(30) Capital Projects Fund |
$754,529.67 |
($1,685,265.59) |
($1,653,267.26) |
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(40) Debt Service Fund |
$179.41 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
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TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS |
$12,130,578.30 |
($260,156.71) |
($168,688.24) |
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Wealth Mgmt - Capital Reserve |
$9,000,000.00 |
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Wealth Mgmt - Operating |
$500,000.00 |
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Wealth Mgmt - Capital Projects |
$7,607,000.00 |
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TOTAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT |
$17,107,000.00 |
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(60) Milk Fund |
$15,674.63 |
($27,900.00) |
$14,113.49 |
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(61) Juice and Water Fund |
$44,272.87 |
($18,547.77) |
$48,174.64 |
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TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS |
$59,947.50 |
(46,447.77) |
$62,288.13 |
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 2023
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:
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TO: |
FROM: |
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1. |
11-000-216-100-030-03-00 |
Salaries - Speech & OT - CS |
11-000-216-600-030-08-00 |
Speech & OT - Supplies - CS |
$2,200 |
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2. |
11-000-216-100-030-03-00 |
Salaries - Speech & OT - CS |
11-000-216-600-033-08-00 |
Speech & OT - Supplies - MS |
$1,380 |
|
3. |
11-000-216-100-030-03-00 |
Salaries - Speech & OT - CS |
11-000-216-600-035-08-00 |
Speech & OT - Supplies - MHS |
$645 |
|
4. |
11-000-216-100-030-03-00 |
Salaries - Speech & OT - CS |
11-000-216-600-050-08-00 |
Speech & OT - Supplies - WS |
$220 |
|
5. |
11-000-216-100-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Speech & OT - MS |
11-230-100-101-050-06-00 |
Salaries - Basic Skills Teachers - WS |
$12,000 |
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6. |
11-000-216-100-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Speech & OT - MHS |
11-000-216-600-040-08-00 |
Speech & OT - Supplies - ALT |
$2,700 |
|
7. |
11-000-216-100-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Speech & OT - MHS |
11-000-216-600-050-08-00 |
Speech & OT - Supplies - WS |
$1,740 |
|
8. |
11-000-216-100-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Speech & OT - ALT |
11-230-100-101-050-06-00 |
Salaries - Basic Skills Teachers - WS |
$4,500 |
|
9. |
11-000-216-100-050-06-00 |
Salaries - Speech & OT - WS |
11-230-100-101-050-06-00 |
Salaries - Basic Skills Teachers - WS |
$4,500 |
|
10. |
11-000-217-106-030-03-02 |
Salaries - Extraordinary Paras - CS |
11-000-217-320-030-08-00 |
Extraord. Svcs.-Purch. Prof. Svcs.- CS |
$6,000 |
|
11. |
11-000-217-106-030-03-02 |
Salaries - Extraordinary Paras - CS |
11-000-217-320-033-08-00 |
Extraord. Svcs. - Purch. Prof. Svcs.- MS |
$1,000 |
|
12. |
11-000-217-106-030-03-02 |
Salaries - Extraordinary Paras - CS |
11-000-217-320-035-08-00 |
Extraord. Svcs. - Purch. Prof. Svcs.- MH |
$7,000 |
|
13. |
11-000-217-106-030-03-02 |
Salaries - Extraordinary Paras - CS |
11-000-217-320-040-08-00 |
Extraord. Svcs. - Purch. Prof. Svcs.- ALT |
$5,020 |
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14. |
11-000-217-106-035-04-02 |
Salaries - Extraordinary Paras - MHS |
11-213-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - RC Teachers - ALT |
$76,065 |
|
15. |
11-000-217-106-040-05-02 |
Salaries - Extraordinary Paras - ALT |
11-213-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - RC Teachers - ALT |
$2,220 |
|
16. |
11-000-217-106-040-05-02 |
Salaries - Extraordinary Paras - ALT |
11-213-100-101-050-06-00 |
Salaries - RC Teachers - WS |
$4,240 |
|
17. |
11-000-217-106-040-05-02 |
Salaries - Extraordinary Paras - ALT |
11-213-100-106-030-03-00 |
Salaries - RC Aides - CS |
$12,965 |
|
18. |
11-000-217-106-050-06-02 |
Salaries - Extraordinary Paras - WS |
11-000-263-100-000-09-00 |
Salaries - Grounds |
$3,100 |
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19. |
11-000-217-106-050-06-02 |
Salaries - Extraordinary Paras - WS |
11-213-100-106-030-03-00 |
Salaries - RC Aides - CS |
$8,044 |
|
20. |
11-000-217-106-050-06-02 |
Salaries - Extraordinary Paras - WS |
11-213-100-610-030-08-00 |
RC Supplies - CS |
$2,000 |
|
21. |
11-000-217-106-050-06-02 |
Salaries - Extraordinary Paras - WS |
11-213-100-610-033-08-00 |
RC Supplies - MS |
$1,000 |
|
22. |
11-000-217-106-050-06-02 |
Salaries - Extraordinary Paras - WS |
11-213-100-610-035-08-00 |
RC Supplies - MHS |
$2,500 |
|
23. |
11-000-217-106-050-06-02 |
Salaries - Extraordinary Paras - WS |
11-213-100-610-040-08-00 |
RC Supplies - ALT |
$2,000 |
|
24. |
11-000-217-106-050-06-02 |
Salaries - Extraordinary Paras - WS |
11-213-100-610-050-08-00 |
RC Supplies - WS |
$2,500 |
|
25. |
11-000-217-106-050-06-02 |
Salaries - Extraordinary Paras - WS |
11-214-100-610-030-08-00 |
Autism Supplies - CS |
$3,406 |
|
26. |
11-000-217-106-050-06-02 |
Salaries - Extraordinary Paras - WS |
11-230-100-101-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Basic Skills - MS |
$16,156 |
|
27. |
11-000-217-106-050-06-02 |
Salaries - Extraordinary Paras - WS |
11-230-100-610-030-12-03 |
Basic Skills - Supplies - CS |
$670 |
|
28. |
11-000-217-106-050-06-02 |
Salaries - Extraordinary Paras - WS |
11-230-100-610-033-12-07 |
Basic Skills - Supplies - MS |
$2,500 |
|
29. |
11-000-217-106-050-06-02 |
Salaries - Extraordinary Paras - WS |
11-230-100-610-035-12-04 |
Basic Skills - Supplies - MHS |
$1,233 |
|
30. |
11-000-217-106-050-06-02 |
Salaries - Extraordinary Paras - WS |
11-230-100-610-040-12-05 |
Basic Skills - Supplies - ALT |
$1,408 |
|
31. |
11-000-217-106-050-06-02 |
Salaries - Extraordinary Paras - WS |
11-230-100-610-050-12-06 |
Basic Skills - Supplies - WS |
$1,153 |
|
32. |
11-000-219-104-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Child Study Team - MS |
11-000-219-600-030-08-00 |
CST Supplies - CS |
$2,000 |
|
33. |
11-000-219-104-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Child Study Team - MS |
11-000-219-600-033-08-00 |
CST Supplies - MS |
$720 |
|
34. |
11-000-219-104-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Child Study Team - MS |
11-000-219-600-035-08-00 |
CST Supplies - MHS |
$2,000 |
|
35. |
11-000-219-104-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Child Study Team - MS |
11-000-219-600-040-08-00 |
CST Supplies - ALT |
$2,000 |
|
36. |
11-000-219-104-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Child Study Team - MS |
11-000-219-600-050-08-00 |
CST Supplies - WS |
$2,000 |
|
37. |
11-000-222-100-030-03-02 |
Salaries - Librarian - CS |
11-000-222-300-030-11-01 |
Ed Media-Prof. & Technical Svcs.-CS |
$1,770 |
|
38. |
11-000-222-100-030-03-01 |
Salaries - Educ. Technology - CS |
11-000-222-300-030-11-01 |
Ed Media-Prof. & Technical Svcs.-CS |
$2,505 |
|
39. |
11-000-222-100-033-07-01 |
Salaries - Educ. Technology - MS |
11-000-222-300-033-11-01 |
Ed Media-Prof. & Technical Svcs.-MS |
$2,505 |
|
40. |
11-000-222-100-035-04-01 |
Salaries - Educ. Technology - MHS |
11-000-222-300-035-11-01 |
Ed Media-Prof. & Technical Svcs.-MHS |
$2,506 |
|
41. |
11-000-222-100-040-05-01 |
Salaries - Educ. Technology - ALT |
11-000-222-300-040-11-01 |
Ed Media-Prof. & Technical Svcs.-ALT |
$2,506 |
|
42. |
11-000-222-100-050-06-01 |
Salaries - Educ. Technology - WS |
11-000-222-300-050-11-01 |
Ed Media-Prof. & Technical Svcs.-WS |
$2,506 |
|
43. |
11-000-251-580-000-00-00 |
Travel - Business Office |
11-000-251-890-000-01-00 |
Miscellaneous Exps. - Business Office |
$835 |
|
44. |
11-000-262-580-000-09-00 |
Workshops & Travel - Maintenance |
11-000-262-100-000-09-05 |
Overtime - Custodians |
$1,000 |
|
45. |
11-000-270-518-000-10-00 |
Contracted Special Ed Transp.- ESC |
11-000-270-107-000-10-00 |
Salaries - Transportation - Bus Aides |
$600 |
|
46. |
11-000-270-518-000-10-00 |
Contracted Special Ed Transp.- ESC |
11-000-270-161-000-10-02 |
Transportation- Special Ed - Sub Drivers |
$8,200 |
|
47. |
11-000-270-518-000-10-00 |
Contracted Special Ed Transp.- ESC |
11-000-270-420-000-10-00 |
Transportation - Repair & Maintenance |
$7,500 |
|
48. |
11-000-270-518-000-10-00 |
Contracted Special Ed Transp.- ESC |
11-000-270-514-000-10-00 |
Special Ed Transportation - Parents |
$2,000 |
|
49. |
11-000-270-518-000-10-00 |
Contracted Special Ed Transp.- ESC |
11-000-270-515-000-10-00 |
Contracted Special Ed Transp. - Jointure |
$894 |
|
50. |
11-000-270-518-000-10-00 |
Contracted Special Ed Transp.- ESC |
11-000-270-593-000-10-00 |
Transportation - Misc. Purchased Svcs. |
$1,950 |
|
51. |
11-000-270-518-000-10-00 |
Contracted Special Ed Transp.- ESC |
11-000-270-615-000-10-00 |
Transportation - Supplies |
$3,000 |
|
52. |
11-000-270-518-000-10-00 |
Contracted Special Ed Transp.- ESC |
11-000-270-800-000-10-00 |
Transportation - Other |
$2,361 |
|
53. |
11-000-291-241-000-00-00 |
Retirement Contributions - PERS |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$32,182 |
|
54. |
11-105-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Preschool Teachers - MHS |
11-110-100-101-030-03-00 |
Salaries-Kindergarten Teachers- CS |
$5,000 |
|
55. |
11-105-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Preschool Teachers - MHS |
11-110-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries-Kindergarten Teachers- MH |
$4,000 |
|
56. |
11-105-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Preschool Teachers - MHS |
11-110-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries-Kindergarten Teachers- ALT |
$7,800 |
|
57. |
11-105-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Preschool Teachers - MHS |
11-110-100-101-050-06-00 |
Salaries-Kindergarten Teachers- WS |
$8,000 |
|
58. |
11-105-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Preschool Teachers - MHS |
11-120-100-101-030-03-00 |
Salaries-Grades 1-5 Teachers - CS |
$7,000 |
|
59. |
11-105-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Preschool Teachers - MHS |
11-120-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries-Grades 1-5 Teachers-MHS |
$5,000 |
|
60. |
11-105-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Preschool Teachers - MHS |
11-120-100-101-050-06-00 |
Salaries-Grades 1-5 Teachers - WS |
$5,000 |
|
61. |
11-105-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Preschool Teachers - MHS |
11-130-100-101-033-07-00 |
Salaries-Grades 6-8 Teachers - MS |
$14,600 |
|
62. |
11-120-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - ALT |
11-000-221-110-030-12-00 |
Curriculum Development Stipends - CS |
$4,450 |
|
63. |
11-120-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - ALT |
11-000-221-110-033-12-00 |
Curriculum Development Stipends - MS |
$1,800 |
|
64. |
11-120-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - ALT |
11-000-221-110-035-12-00 |
Curriculum Development Stipends - MH |
$4,450 |
|
65. |
11-120-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - ALT |
11-000-221-110-040-12-00 |
Curriculum Development Stipends - ALT |
$4,450 |
|
66. |
11-120-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - ALT |
11-000-221-110-050-12-00 |
Curriculum Development Stipends - WS |
$4,050 |
|
67. |
11-120-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - ALT |
11-000-222-300-030-11-01 |
Library - Prof. & Tech. Services - CS |
$2,500 |
|
68. |
11-120-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - ALT |
11-000-222-300-033-11-01 |
Library - Prof. & Tech. Services - MS |
$3,800 |
|
69. |
11-120-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - ALT |
11-000-222-300-035-11-01 |
Library - Prof. & Tech. Services - MH |
$500 |
|
70. |
11-120-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - ALT |
11-000-222-300-040-11-01 |
Library - Prof. & Tech. Services - ALT |
$3,800 |
|
71. |
11-120-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - ALT |
11-000-222-300-050-11-01 |
Library - Prof. & Tech. Services - WS |
$3,500 |
|
72. |
11-120-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - ALT |
11-000-223-110-030-12-00 |
Staff Training Salaries - CS |
$4,000 |
|
73. |
11-120-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - ALT |
11-000-223-110-033-12-00 |
Staff Training Salaries - MS |
$4,000 |
|
74. |
11-120-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - ALT |
11-000-223-110-035-12-00 |
Staff Training Salaries - MHS |
$4,000 |
|
75. |
11-120-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - ALT |
11-000-223-110-040-12-00 |
Staff Training Salaries - ALT |
$4,000 |
|
76. |
11-120-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - ALT |
11-000-223-110-050-12-00 |
Staff Training Salaries - WS |
$4,000 |
|
77. |
11-120-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - ALT |
11-000-261-100-000-09-00 |
Salaries - Maintenance |
$15,000 |
|
78. |
11-120-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - ALT |
11-000-262-100-000-09-08 |
Chargeable Custodian Wages |
$3,000 |
|
79. |
11-120-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - ALT |
11-000-262-100-000-09-15 |
Overtime - Maintenance |
$17,000 |
|
80. |
11-120-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - ALT |
11-000-262-107-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Lunchroom Aides - MS |
$7,700 |
|
81. |
11-120-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - ALT |
11-000-262-107-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Lunchroom Aides - ALT |
$10,000 |
|
82. |
11-120-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - ALT |
11-000-266-420-030-09-03 |
Security - Maintenance Repairs - CS |
$2,000 |
|
83. |
11-120-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - ALT |
11-000-266-420-033-09-07 |
Security - Maintenance Repairs - MS |
$2,000 |
|
84. |
11-120-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - ALT |
11-000-266-420-035-09-04 |
Security - Maintenance Repairs - MH |
$2,000 |
|
85. |
11-120-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - ALT |
11-000-266-420-040-09-05 |
Security - Maintenance Repairs - ALT |
$2,000 |
|
86. |
11-120-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - ALT |
11-000-266-420-050-09-06 |
Security - Maintenance Repairs - WS |
$2,000 |
|
87. |
11-120-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - ALT |
11-130-100-101-033-07-04 |
Grades 6-8 - Stipends |
$5,000 |
|
88. |
11-120-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - ALT |
11-190-100-340-030-11-01 |
Purchased Services - Technology - CS |
$2,000 |
|
89. |
11-120-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - ALT |
11-190-100-340-033-11-01 |
Purchased Services - Technology - MS |
$2,000 |
|
90. |
11-120-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - ALT |
11-190-100-340-035-11-01 |
Purchased Services - Technology - MHS |
$2,000 |
|
91. |
11-120-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - ALT |
11-190-100-340-040-11-01 |
Purchased Services-Technology - ALT |
$2,000 |
|
92. |
11-120-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - ALT |
11-190-100-340-050-11-01 |
Purchased Services - Technology - WS |
$2,000 |
|
93. |
11-120-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - ALT |
11-190-100-610-050-12-00 |
Instructional Supplies - Curriculum - WS |
$10,000 |
|
94. |
11-190-100-320-030-03-99 |
Purchased Prof. Educational Svcs. - CS |
11-190-100-610-030-03-99 |
Instructional Supplies - CS |
$5,000 |
|
95. |
11-190-100-580-033-07-00 |
Travel (Instructional) - Middle |
11-190-100-610-033-07-10 |
Instructional Supplies - MS |
$300 |
|
96. |
11-213-100-500-030-08-00 |
RC - Purchased Services - CS |
11-213-100-610-030-08-00 |
RC - Supplies - CS |
$150 |
|
97. |
11-213-100-500-030-08-00 |
RC - Purchased Services - CS |
11-240-100-610-030-12-03 |
ELL Supplies - CS |
$350 |
|
98. |
11-213-100-500-033-08-00 |
RC - Purchased Services - MS |
11-213-100-610-033-08-00 |
RC - Supplies - MS |
$150 |
|
99. |
11-213-100-500-033-08-00 |
RC - Purchased Services - MS |
11-240-100-610-033-12-07 |
ELL Supplies - MS |
$350 |
|
100. |
11-213-100-500-035-08-00 |
RC - Purchased Services - MHS |
11-213-100-610-035-08-00 |
RC - Supplies - MHS |
$150 |
|
101. |
11-213-100-500-035-08-00 |
RC - Purchased Services - MHS |
11-240-100-610-035-12-04 |
ELL Supplies - MHS |
$350 |
|
102. |
11-213-100-500-040-08-00 |
RC - Purchased Services - ALT |
11-213-100-610-040-08-00 |
RC - Supplies - ALT |
$150 |
|
103. |
11-213-100-500-040-08-00 |
RC - Purchased Services - ALT |
11-240-100-610-040-12-05 |
ELL Supplies - ALT |
$350 |
|
104. |
11-213-100-500-050-08-00 |
RC - Purchased Services - WS |
11-213-100-610-050-08-00 |
RC - Supplies - WS |
$150 |
|
105. |
11-213-100-500-050-08-00 |
RC - Purchased Services - WS |
11-240-100-610-050-12-06 |
ELL Supplies - WS |
$350 |
|
106. |
11-214-100-101-030-03-00 |
Salaries - Autism Teachers - CS |
11-204-100-101-033-07-00 |
Salaries - LLD Teacher - MS |
$1,573 |
|
107. |
11-216-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Preschool Teachers - MHS |
11-000-223-320-030-12-00 |
Staff Training- Purchased Svcs. - CS |
$6,290 |
|
108. |
11-216-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Preschool Teachers - MHS |
11-000-223-320-033-12-00 |
Staff Training- Purchased Svcs. - MS |
$7,190 |
|
109. |
11-216-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Preschool Teachers - MHS |
11-000-223-320-035-12-00 |
Staff Training- Purchased Svcs.- MHS |
$6,290 |
|
110. |
11-216-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Preschool Teachers - MHS |
11-000-223-320-040-12-00 |
Staff Training- Purchased Svcs. - ALT |
$6,290 |
|
111. |
11-216-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Preschool Teachers - MHS |
11-000-223-320-050-12-00 |
Staff Training- Purchased Svcs. - WS |
$6,290 |
|
112. |
11-216-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Preschool Teachers - MHS |
11-000-261-420-033-09-07 |
Maintenance Repairs - MS |
$17,000 |
|
113. |
11-216-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Preschool Teachers - MHS |
11-000-262-520-000-01-00 |
Insurance - Property & Liability |
$4,550 |
|
114. |
11-216-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Preschool Teachers - MHS |
11-204-100-800-033-08-00 |
LLD - Field Trips - MS |
$2,500 |
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 |
|
George Villar |
MS |
New Jersey Affiliate of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum - Whole Child Conference |
Monroe Twp, NJ |
Mar 16, 2023 |
$171 |
|
Cynthia Cassidy |
MS |
New Jersey Affiliate of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum - Whole Child Conference |
Monroe Twp, NJ |
Mar 16, 2023 |
$169 |
|
Denise Armand |
District |
New Jersey Association School Business Officials - Purchasing |
Whippany, NJ |
Mar 21, 2023 |
$196 |
|
Maria Mensinger |
MS |
New Jersey Association for Middle Level Education |
Middletown Twp, NJ |
Mar 15, 2023 |
$156 |
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. Waiver of Requirements - Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI)
Program
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Waiver of Requirements Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Program:
WHEREAS, NJAC 6A:23A-5.3 provides that a school district may request a waiver of compliance with respect to the district’s participation in the Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Program for the 2022-2023 School Year, and
WHEREAS, that the Board of Education desires to apply for this waiver due to the fact that it has fewer than 40 Medicaid eligible classified students,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent to submit to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools in Somerset County the appropriate waiver of the requirements of NJAC 6A:23A-5.3 for the 2022-2023 school year.
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 2023-2024 School Year:
● Coordinated Transportation Services agreement, dated July 1, 2023, with an administration fee of 5.00%;
● Nonpublic Instructional Services Agreement and Addendum for Chapters 192/193, with an administrative fee of 6%;
● Nonpublic School Textbook Services agreement, dated July 1, 2023, with no administrative fee charged;
● Nonpublic School Technology Initiative Program agreement, dated July 1, 2023, with a state-approved administrative percentage (currently set at 5%);
● Nonpublic School Nursing Services agreement, dated July 1, 2023, with an administrative fee of 6%
● Nonpublic School Security Aid Program agreement, dated July 1, 2023, with no administrative fee charged;
● Nonpublic Instructional Services Agreement for Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act, dated July 1, 2023, with no administrative fee.
B.7. Transportation for Out-of-District Students
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves transportation contract for the transportation of students for the 2022-2023 School Year as follows:
|
Host |
Joiner |
Destination |
Route |
Revenue |
|
Warren |
Long Hill Twp BOE |
Sports Trip |
- |
$1,000 |
B.8. Acceptance of the Audit for the 2021-2022 School Year
Auditor’s Management Report and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
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, 2022, 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 2021-2022 school year are:
|
SCHOOL YEAR 2021-2022 |
||
|
REVENUES |
Final Budget |
Actual |
|
Local Sources |
$41,871,845 |
$42,282,428 |
|
State Sources* |
$2,285,558 |
$13,725,398 |
|
Federal Sources |
$0 |
$0 |
|
TOTAL |
$44,157,403 |
$56,007,826 |
|
EXPENDITURES |
||
|
Regular Instruction |
$12,366,332 |
$11,905,924 |
|
Special Education |
$4,873,922 |
$4,721,879 |
|
Other Instruction |
$1,941,065 |
$1,910,473 |
|
Undistributed Expenditures* |
$25,423,220 |
$34,051,848 |
|
Total General Expenses (A1-4) |
$44,604,539 |
$52,590,124 |
|
Capital Outlay |
$2,002,962 |
$1,487,470 |
|
Special Schools |
$342,661 |
$342,601 |
|
Transfer of Funds to Charter School |
$0 |
$0 |
|
TOTAL |
$46,950,162 |
$54,420,195 |
|
OTHER SOURCES/USES |
||
|
Transfer in from Capital Projects |
$0 |
$0 |
|
Transfer to Capital Projects |
$0 |
$0 |
|
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) |
||
|
Fund Balance July 1, 2021 |
$11,906,498 |
|
|
Fund Balance June 30, 2022 |
$13,494,129 |
|
|
Analysis of Fund Balance |
||
|
Reserved |
||
|
Excess Surplus- subsequent year's expenditures (2022-2023) |
$463,000 |
|
|
Excess Surplus (2023-2024) |
$0 |
|
|
Emergency Reserve Account |
$11,659 |
|
|
Maintenance Reserve Account |
$118,800 |
|
|
Capital Reserve Account |
$10,369,742 |
|
|
Unemployment |
$535,077 |
|
|
Encumbrances |
$511,272 |
|
|
TOTAL** (Undesignated Fund Balance) (Includes 23/24 Excess Surplus of $584,000 per fund balance procedure) |
$1,484,579 |
|
|
*Maj of variance due to State’s TPAF FICA reimbursement and payments to pension |
||
|
**Allowable Undesignated Fund Balance |
||
|
4% of 2020-2021 General Fund Expenditures |
$1,739,885 |
|
|
NP Transportation |
$37,410 |
|
|
Excess Extraordinary Aid |
$479,348 |
|
|
$2,256,643 |
||
|
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: That the district follow proper procedures when completing the annual application for Extraordinary Aid.
Corrective Action: The district will make sure that proper procedures are followed when applying for Extraordinary Aid in future years, and make a presentation to the New Jersey Department of Education regarding the amount of Extraordinary Aid received in 2022.
B.9. Grant - State House Express
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts, with gratitude, a grant of $525 from Rutgers Eagleton Institute of Politics. The grant will be used to offset the cost of transportation to the State House in Trenton.
C. Personnel/Student Services
C.1. Employment for the 2022-2023 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 |
|
Theresa Blaesser |
Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist 14 hrs 02-00-22/bom |
District |
MA |
22-23 |
$35,480 |
On or about March 2, 2023 through on or about April 21, 2023 |
Yes |
New Position |
|
Alex Nevarez |
1:1 32.5 hrs Paraprofessional 08-50–08/boq |
WS |
N/A |
2 |
$30,226 (with stipend) |
On or about March 6, 2023 through June 30, 2023 |
No |
New Position |
|
Paris LaRhonda Davis-Simmons |
1:1 32.5 hrs Paraprofessional 08-30-08/bor |
CS |
N/A |
12-13 |
$31,720 |
On or about March 6, 2023 through June 30, 2023 |
No |
New Position |
C.2. Substitute Teacher
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following to be appointed as a substitute teacher for the 2022-2023 school year.
|
Name |
|
Robin McCabe |
C.3. Leave Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following leave requests:
|
Employee ID |
Paid/Unpaid |
|
#2529 |
FMLA - February 7, 2023 through on or about March 29, 2023 (paid) NJFLA - March 30, 2023 through June 30, 2023 (unpaid) (This motion supersedes previous motion approved on October 3, 2022) |
|
#3376 |
FMLA - February 15, 2023 through on or about March 1, 2023 (paid) |
|
#3482 |
NJFLA - August 28, 2023 through November 17, 2023 (unpaid) |
|
#3450 |
FMLA - August 28, 2023 through September 29, 2023 (paid) NJFLA - September 30, 2023 through December 12, 2023 (unpaid) |
C.4. 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 |
|
Jason Sandt |
March 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023 |
WS Head Custodian (Night) $54,580 04-50-10/anl |
WS Head Custodian (Day) $55,580 04-50-10/apb |
|
Theresa Blaesser |
On or about April 24, 2023 through June 30, 2023 |
Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist - 14 hrs per week $35,480 |
Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist - 21 hrs per week $53,221 |
C.5. CPR / First Aid Instructor Stipends
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff as a CPR/First Aid Instructor. Each instructor will be reimbursed at the WTEA contract rate of $50 per hour. The total cost shall not exceed $1,200.00.
|
Course |
Staff Member |
Prep Hours |
Instructor Hours |
Cost Total |
|
First Aid |
Jan Brennan |
2 |
2 |
$200 |
|
First Aid |
Doris Zanchelli |
2 |
2 |
$200 |
|
First Aid |
Lisa Lontai |
2 |
2 |
$200 |
|
CPR |
Jan Brennan |
2 |
2 |
$200 |
|
CPR |
Doris Zanchelli |
2 |
2 |
$200 |
|
CPR |
Lisa Lontai |
2 |
2 |
$200 |
C.6. Appointment of Spring Sport Volunteers
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following list of Spring Sport Volunteers.
|
Name |
Club |
|
Nicholas Vaglio |
Spring Track |
|
Annie Rosenzweig |
Softball |
C.7. Approval to Create Positions
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves to create the following positions for 2022-2023 school year:
|
Location |
Position |
Full-Time Equivalent |
|
District |
Part-Time Occupational Therapist |
10 hrs per week |
|
* District |
Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist 02-00-22/bom |
21 hrs per week |
|
ALT |
1:1 Paraprofessional 08-40-08/bos |
32.5 hrs per week |
*This motion supersedes the previous motion approved on January 23, 2023.
C.8. Long Term Substitute
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following individual as Long Term Substitute:
|
Name |
Effective Date |
Replacing Employee # |
|
Robin McCabe |
On or about March 20, 2023 through on or about May 5, 2023 |
#1715 |
C.9. Retirement/Resignation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the retirement/resignations
of the following staff:
|
Name |
Position |
Location |
Retirement/ Resignation |
Dates of Service |
|
Colleen Krumm |
Grade 4 Teacher 02-50-22/bar |
WS |
Retirement |
September 8, 1997 through June 30, 2023 |
C.10. Custodial Substitute
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following as a Substitute Custodian for the 2022-2023 school year at the approved substitute custodian pay rate.
|
Name |
|
Danielle Thorpe |
C.11. Special Education Service Provider List
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following addition/changes to the Service Provider List for the 2022-2023 school year:
|
Name |
Rate |
|
ProCare Therapy |
Occupational Therapy Services at a rate of $110 per hour. |
|
Union County Educational Services Commission |
Rate Change from $330 to $428 for a Psychological Evaluation with a written report |
D. Policy
D.1. Bylaws and Policies – First Reading
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the first reading of the following bylaws and policies:
|
Number |
Name |
New/Revision |
Source of Changes |
|
B0155 |
Board Committees |
R |
Board |
|
B0152 |
Board Officers |
R |
SEA |
|
B0161 |
Call, Adjournment and Cancellation |
R |
SEA |
|
B0162 |
Notice of Board Meetings |
R |
SEA |
|
P2423 |
Bilingual and ESL Education |
R |
SEA |
|
P2425 |
Emergency Virtual or Remote Instruction |
R |
SEA |
|
P5200 |
Attendance |
R |
SEA |
|
P8140 |
Student Enrollments |
R |
SEA |
|
P8330 |
Student Records |
R |
SEA |
D.2. Policies - Abolish
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the abolishment of the
following policies:
|
Number |
Name |
Source of Changes |
|
1648.11 |
The Road Forward COVID-19 - Health and Safety |
SEA |
|
1648.13 |
School Employee Vaccination Requirements |
SEA |
XVI. Unfinished Business
None
XVII. New Business
None
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:
- 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 the Warren Middle School 8th Grade trip.
● Mr. Craig Margolies, Quill Pen Way - Spoke on the health curriculum in place at the district.
On motion by Ms. Keller to close public commentary, seconded by Mr. Otto, the motion was approved by a 9-0 voice vote.
XIX. Adjourn
On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mr. Weinstein, the meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
Minutes submitted by,
Christopher Heagele
Board Secretary
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