Minutes for June 15, 2026
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 6:30 p.m. by Board Secretary Christopher Heagele.
Re: Chapter 231 P.L. 1975: “The adequate notice of this regular meeting as required by the Open Public Meetings Act was provided on January 6, 2026. This notice was on that date posted on the bulletin board in the Township Office and the Board of Education Administrative Office, posted on the Board of Education district website, 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. Heagele led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. Roll Call
Present: Kevin Brotspies, Nicole Dalton, Bridget Granholm, Laura Keller,
Richard Molfetta, Stephen Toor, and Todd Weinstein and Patricia Zohn
Absent: Ryan Valentino
Also Present: Dr. Matthew Mingle, Superintendent, Christopher Heagele, Board Secretary, and members of the public and press.
IV. Executive Session
● At 6:35 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
Action will be taken upon return to public session;
the length of the meeting is anticipated to be approximately 30 minutes; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, the minutes of this closed session be made public when the need for confidentiality no longer exists.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Dalton and approved by a 8-0 roll-call vote.
On motion by Ms. Keller, seconded by Mr. Weinstein, the Board reconvened in open session at 7:32 p.m.
V. Minutes
● Ms. Keller moved the following:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the public and private minutes of the May 11, 2026 Board Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Toor and approved by a 8-0 roll-call vote.
V. Correspondence and Information
● Dr. Mingle reported on correspondence, suspensions and HIBs.
· HIB Information
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Total # of Investigations: |
Total # of Determined Bullying Incidents: |
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5 |
0 |
· Suspension Report
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In School: |
Out of School: |
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4 |
2 |
· Fire Drills
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| May 19 | May 5 | May 21 | May 5 | May 15 |
· Security Drills
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| May 26 | May 8 | May 29 | May 7 | May 20 |
| Evacuate | Evacuate | Evacuate | Evacuate | Evacuate |
VII. ANNUAL ADOPTIONS
On motion by Ms. Keller, seconded by Mrs. Dalton, the Annual Adoption consent items A. through H., were approved by a 8-0 roll-call vote.
The Superintendent recommends that it be:
A. Service Appointments
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following appointments for the 2026-2027 school year:
1. The appointment of Cleary, Giacobbe, Alfieri, Jacobs, LLC (non fair and open) as Board Attorneys for the School Year 2026-2027 at the following hourly rates:
a) $185 - Partner
b) $100 - Law clerks and paralegals
at an approximate total cost not to exceed $40,000.
2. The appointment of Comegno Law Group, P.C. as special counsel for Special Education matters for the School Year 2026-2027 at the following hour rates:
a) $225 - Partner
b) $195 - Associate
c) $100 - Paralegals
at an approximate total cost not to exceed $25,000.
3. The appointment of Parette Somjen Architects, LLC as the architect of record (non fair and open) for the School Year 2026-2027, at an approximate total cost not to exceed $60,000 with terms as specified in the contract.
4. The appointment of Christopher Heagele as Board Secretary of the Warren Township Board of Education.
5. The appointment of MaryGrace Suitovsky, Assistant Business Administrator, as Acting Board Secretary in the absence of the Board Secretary.
6. The appointment of Patricia Wilson as Treasurer of School Monies for the Warren Township Board of Education through June 30, 2027.
7. The appointment of Christopher Heagele, Business Administrator, as Acting Treasurer of School Monies for the Warren Township Board of Education in the absence of Patricia Wilson.
8. The appointment of Suplee, Clooney & Company as the auditing firm for the Warren Township Board of Education, at an annual cost of $31,250.
9. The appointment of Dr. Ronald Frank as District Medical Inspector, at a cost of $4,200.
10. The appointment of Molly Lange as the district’s Title IX Coordinator, Anti-Bullying Coordinator, Homeless Liaison, 504 Officer and Surrogate Parent Coordinator.
11. The appointment of William Kimmick as the district’s Affirmative Action Officer.
12. The appointment of Melissa Smolenski as the district’s Preschool Administrator.
13. The appointment of Sean Convery as the district’s Website Accessibility Coordinator.
14. The appointment of Lance Riegler as the district’s Computer Security Officer effective July 1 through August 31, 2026. The appointment of Ken Creedon effective September 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
15. The appointment of CBIZ as the district’s board and general liability insurance agent.
16. The appointment of Centric Benefits Consulting, Inc. as the district’s dental insurance broker.
17. The appointment of Michael Pate as the district’s Right to Know contact, AHERA representative, Integrated Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC), Safety and Health Designee, Indoor Air Quality Designee, Chemical Hygiene Officer, and Asbestos Management Officer.
18. The appointment of Christopher Heagele, Business Administrator, as the district’s Public Agency Compliance Officer (PACO), District Custodian of Records, and District Purchasing Agent.
19. The appointment of MaryGrace Suitovsky, Assistant Business Administrator, as Acting Purchasing Agent in the absence of the Purchasing Agent.
20. The appointment of Christopher Heagele, Oscar Alfaro, Carlo Palumbo, and Maria Mensinger as the district’s School Safety Specialists.
21. The appointment of Corebridge Financial, AXA/Equitable, Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. and Primerica as 403(b), 457(b) and Roth 403(b) plan providers.
22. The appointment of Phoenix Advisors, Bordentown, NJ as the district’s Financial Advisers and Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., Woodbridge, New Jersey as bond counsel legal services provider.
23. The appointment of AmeriFlex as the Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Account (DCA), and Commuter Reimbursement Account (CRA) provider. Cost is $69.00 per participant per year for FSA and/or DCA program participation, plus $850 per annum for FSA, DCA and COBRA program administration.
24. Independent Educational Evaluations
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education does hereby establish the maximum reasonable and customary rates for Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE) as per Policy 2468 as follows:
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Evaluation Type |
Rate |
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Occupational Therapy |
$700 |
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Physical Therapy |
$700 |
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Educational |
$700 |
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Psychological |
$700 |
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Speech and Language |
$800 |
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Psychiatric |
$900 |
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Neurodevelopmental |
$1,000 |
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Neurological |
$1,000 |
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Assistive Technology Assessment |
$1,200 |
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Augmentative Communication Assessment |
$1,200 |
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Neuropsychological |
$5,000 |
25. Evaluation Instruments
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education readopts district evaluation systems as follows:
● Kim Marshall Principal Evaluation system as evaluation system for building administrators as well as curriculum supervisors.
● Danielson Framework for Teaching as evaluation system for the district's teaching staff.
● Commissioner Approved Highly Effective Educator Activities for highly effective teaching staff members.
26. Claims Auditor
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the appointment of Chris Heagele, Business Administrator/Board Secretary, be designated as the Board of Education’s Claims Auditor with authority, as provided by 18A:19-2 amended; to direct prepayment of claims for Debt Service, Payroll, Fixed charges and any other claim or demand with would be in the best interests of the Board to pay promptly for the 2026-2027 school year.
B. Policies
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves adoption of current Board Policies & Bylaws for the 2026-2027 school year.
C. Curriculum
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves adoption of the PK-8 curriculum guides, as aligned with NJ Student Learning Standards, for the 2026-2027 school year.
D. Textbooks
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves adoption of existing district textbooks for the 2026-2027 school year.
E. Finance
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following:
1. The designation of the following bank as depository for district funds for 2026-2027, dependent on ongoing certification of approval by the Governmental Unit Deposit Protection Act: Peapack-Gladstone Bank.
2. Authorization for the Board Secretary to invest school funds in accordance with the limitations of State law and Board policy.
3. Authorization for the following persons to sign checks:
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Account Name |
Signatory(s) |
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General Operating (Current) Account |
Treasurer of School Monies and/or Board Secretary and/or Board President and/or Board Vice President |
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Salary Account |
Treasurer of School Monies or Board Secretary |
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Payroll Deduction Account |
Treasurer of School Monies or Board Secretary |
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Unemployment Account |
Board Secretary or Superintendent |
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Food Service Account |
Board Secretary or Superintendent |
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Flexible Spending Account |
Board Secretary or Superintendent |
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Middle School Student Activity Account |
Middle School Principal and/or Middle School Dean and/or Board Secretary |
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Elementary School Student Activity Account |
CS Principal, ALT Principal, MHS Principal, or WS Principal and Board Secretary |
4. The financial records of the school district shall be maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and all appropriations shall be recorded using the Chart of Accounts provided by the New Jersey Department of Education.
5. Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to make purchases of goods and services entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property (state contract), Ed-Data, Somerset County Cooperative Pricing System, Morris County Cooperative Pricing Council (MCCPC), Educational Services Commission of New Jersey, Hunterdon County ESC Cooperative Purchasing, Union County Cooperative Purchasing System, and the New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Alliance #CK04.
6. Authorization, in recognition of Qualified Purchasing Agent status, of a bid threshold of $53,000 for Purchasing Agent Chris Heagele.
F. Petty Cash Accounts
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the establishment of the following petty cash accounts and the individual responsible for the account for 2026-2027:
1. Superintendent’s Office (Superintendent’s Secretary) $200
2. Buildings and Grounds/Transportation (Director of Operations) $200
3. Schools (Building Principals) $200 (each school)
4. Special Services (Director of Special Services) $100
5. Curriculum (Assistant Superintendent) $100
The maximum expenditure from each account for each purchase is $25.00. The School Business Administrator will review a summary of the disbursements on a semi-annual basis.
G. Organizational Charts
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the district’s organizational charts for the 2026-2027 school year:
● Administrative Organizational Chart
● Certificated Staff Organizational Chart
● Non-certificated Organizational Chart
● B&G Staff Organizational Chart
H. Benefits
- RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the district’s participation in the Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier for the 2026-2027 school year at the following rates:
● Single - $53.66 per month, $643.92 per annum
● 2 Adult - $107.31 per month, $1,287.72 per annum
● Parent/Child - $120.70 per month, $1,448.40 per annum
● Family - $174.36 per month, $2,092.32 per annum
2. RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the district’s participation in the School Employees Health Benefits Program and its premium schedule as published by the State of New Jersey, Department of the Treasury, Division of Pension and Benefits.
VIII. President's Remarks – Mrs. Patricia Zohn
● Mrs. Zohn report on and:
○ Thanked Warren Township for Opioid donation of $40,000 (B.12).
○ Acknowledged Shared Service Agreement with WHRHS (B.14.)
○ Congratulated retirees and thanked them for their years of service (C.7.).
○ Thanked all members of the school community for a terrific 2025-26 school year.
IX. Superintendent’s Remarks – Dr. Matthew Mingle
● Dr. Mingle reported:
○ That a team of 8th graders came in 1st place in a legal competition.
○ On the many moving up ceremonies at the Pre-K, Kindergarten, 5th and 8th grade levels.
○ On the capstone stone projects and thanked our volunteer judges.
○ That the district received the highest rating for a special education evaluation by the New Jersey Department Of Education.
○ Chris Heagele and Mike Pate made a presentation at NJASBO.
○ That on October 10 and 11, 2026 - Somerset Counties journey into the past. Central School will be part of the tour.
○ And thanked all students and all staff as we end the 2025-26 school year.
○ On and provide a special thanks to the retirees on tonight’s agenda.
X. Reports of Board Members Appointed to External Assignments
● New Jersey School Board Association Delegate Assembly
○ Stephen Toor, and Patricia Zohn - Alternate
■ Mr. Toor reported that he and Mrs. Zohn attended the New Jersey Delegate Assembly on May 16. They had to vote on six issues. Five passed and one failed. Mr. Toor voted on each, per Board direction with one exception.
● Somerset County Educational Services Commission
○ Nicole Dalton and Bridget Granholm - Alternate
● Watchung Hills Municipal Alliance Committee
○ Richard Molfetta and Ryan Valentino - Alternate
● Warren Township Opioid Advisory Committee
○ Kevin Brotspies
● Warren Township Mayor’s Wellness Committee
○ Laura Keller
XI. Committee Reports
● Curriculum and Technology Committee - April 27, 2026 and May 11, 2026 (Deferred)
○ Stephen Toor - Chair, Kevin Brotspies, Todd Weinstein, Bridget Granholm - Alternate
■ Mr. Toor reported on the April 27 Curriculum and Technology Committee meeting, where the district’s use of Technology, which was further reviewed by the committee at today’s meeting.
● Finance, Operations, and Security Committee - June 8, 2026
○ Patricia Zohn - Chair, Rich Molfetta, Ryan Valentino, Kevin Brotspies - Alternate
■ Mrs. Zohn reported on the June 8 meeting, where the Warren Middle School Security Vestibule was discussed. Option 4 was selected with two office spaces. The Committee also reviewed field use by outside entities. The committee discussed the purchase of a van and approved a door lock project.
● Personnel, Negotiations, and Communication Committee - May 26, 2026
○ Laura Keller - Chair, Nicole Dalton, Bridget Granholm, Todd Weinstein - Alternate
■ Ms. Keller stated the committee discussed two items; time off for 12 month employees on September 4 (Friday before Labor Day) and minor updates to the Superintendent duties.
● Planning for Growth Working Group - May 19, 2026
○ Laura Keller - Chair, Patricia Zohn, Kevin Brotspies
■ Ms. Keller reported on the Planning For Growth Working Group (PFG) meeting on May 19. The report provided very detailed information on the process followed by the PFG working group. The final report of the working group is available on the district website.
VIII. Presentations
● Planning for Growth Final Report & Recommendation - Dr. Matthew Mingle
○ Dr. Mingle presented the Planning For Growth (PFG) Final Report and Recommendation. This presentation is available on the district’s website.
IX. Discussion
● Ms. Keller opened up the discussion by the Board. Several Board members made comments in support of the Intermediate School model. Specifically, Mr. Brotspies supported the model because it is financially responsible while keeping the neighborhood schools intact. Mrs. Zohn echoed Mr. Brotspies’s comments.
Mr. Weinstein had two questions that were answered by Dr. Mingle.
XII. 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).
The Board of Education welcomes and encourages input from the public. Being mindful of privacy rights regarding students and board employees and to avoid any potential liability on the part of the speaker, the board discourages references to specific individuals. While directing your comments or questions to the board president, please understand that the public comment portions of the meeting are not structured as question and answer sessions but rather are offered as opportunities for you to share your thoughts with the board. The board president may need to refer an issue to the superintendent if the particular issue has not been handled through the appropriate chain of command with the school district. However, responses may be provided at the end of this session. There are times when comments and questions will require additional fact gathering before a response is provided.
● Nicole Garcia, Gregory Lane - Spoke on her concern that these moves will be hard on working parents. Asked how mentorship can be maintained under the new model.
● Vanessa Kian, Overlook Drive - Spoke on her experience as a member of the Planning For Growth working group and offered her support of the working group's final recommendation.
● Courtney Vilanova, Briarwood East - Spoke on the difficulties that this change will place on all families.
● Melissa Moreno, Ellsworth Drive - Asked what the transition support will be for students.
● Ashley Freitas, Red Hill - Asked a question to understand more about the demographic study assumptions.
● Ryan Valentino, Board Member - Thanked the public for their attendance and support at tonight’s meeting.
● Kerianne Skobo-Trought, Old Smalleytown - Asked a question about breakage for Special Education programs.
● Rebekah Baran, Arrighi Drive - Asked a question about the intermediate school models.
● Stephanie Csaszar, Fox Glove - Thanked the committee for its work. Did not see much information on student success and outcome. She would like to understand the benefits of the intermediate model.
● Alicia Drozd, Old Dutch Road - Asked if the district looked at studies on the impact of a 4th and 5th grade school.
● Jenna Stein, Arrighi Drive - Thanked the committee for its work. Spoke about the impact on PTOs and school volunteers.
● Hillary Cohen, Saddlewood Drive - Asked what have other districts done and why is the transition happening so quickly?
On motion by Ms. Keller to close public commentary, seconded by Mr. Weinstein, the motion was approved by a 8-0 voice vote.
XIII. Items for Board Consideration/Action
● Dr. Mingle responded to community feedback and stated that an FAQ will be made available on Friday with detailed answers to specific community questions.
● Mr. Molfetta briefly commented on his support for the Intermediate School Model.
On motion by Ms. Keller, seconded by Mr. Molfetta the consent items A.1., through A.8., B.1., through B.16., C.1., through C.27., D.1., and D.2., were approved by a 8-0 roll-call vote.
The Superintendent recommends that it be:
A. Education
A.1. HIB Report
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the HIB Report submitted by the Superintendent for the period ending on May 11, 2026.
A.2. 2026-2027 Out-of-District Tuition Contracts
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the 2026-2027 Out-of-District placement list dated June 15, 2026.
A.3. Home Instruction
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves home instruction as follows:
|
Student ID |
Provider |
Start Date |
Amount |
|
3176103305 |
WTBOE Teacher - $50 per hour, up to 10 hours per week |
May 08, 2026 |
Not to exceed $3,000 |
|
3176103305 |
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care |
June 4, 2026 |
Not to exceed $1,500 |
A.4. Studies Weekly Curriculum Text Resource
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the paper-based and digital materials from Studies Weekly as a curriculum text resource for the 2026-2027 School Year.
A.5. Tuition Contracts
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following tuition contracts with the parents of:
|
Student |
School |
Dates |
Monthly Revenue |
|
ID #700119 |
Middle School |
September 2, 2026 through June 21, 2027 |
$478.10 |
|
ID #701598 |
Central School |
September 2, 2026 through June 21, 2027 |
$478.10 |
A.6. Learning Without Tears Curriculum Text Resource
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the paper-based and digital materials from Learning Without Tears as a curriculum text resource for the 2026-2027 School Year.
A.7. Zaner-Bloser Handwriting Curriculum Text Resource
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the paper-based and digital materials from Zaner-Bloser Handwriting as a curriculum text resource for the 2026-2027 School Year.
A.8. Emergency Virtual Instruction Plan
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves 2026-2027 Emergency Virtual Instruction Plan.
B. Finance/Operations/Transportation
B.1. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the period June 1, 2026 through June 15, 2026 in the amount of $7,415,752.77.
B.2. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the School Business
Administrator/Board Secretary, pursuant to Policy 6470, to audit pending bills and claims, to pay qualifying bills and claims within approved budget line item amounts, from June 16, 2026 through June 30, 2026, and to submit those bills to the Board of Education for approval at its meeting scheduled for July 20, 2026.
B.3. Board Secretary's and Treasurer's Report
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the report of the secretary for the month of April 2026.
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on April 30, 2026
|
FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
|
(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$4,665,424.03 |
$1,764,029.33 |
|
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(10) General Current Expense |
$0.00 |
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(11) Current Expense |
$604,466.06 |
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(12) Capital Outlay |
$469,700.19 |
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(13) Special Schools |
$34.15 |
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(20) Special Revenue Fund |
($32,879.14) |
$69,445.66 |
$0.00 |
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(30) Capital Projects Fund |
$1,618.17 |
($5,167,166.67) |
$586,804.37 |
|
(40) Debt Service Fund |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS |
$4,634,163.06 |
($4,023,520.61) |
$2,350,833.70 |
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Wealth Mgmt - Capital Reserve |
$8,440,000.00 |
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Wealth Mgmt - Operating |
$3,200,000.00 |
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Wealth Mgmt - Capital Projects |
$7,945,101.00 |
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Wealth Mgmt - Debt Service |
$82,668.17 |
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TOTAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT |
$19,667,769.17 |
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(62) Food Service Account |
$278,912.12 |
($420,111.75) |
$108,603.29 |
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
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the report of the secretary for the month of May 2026.
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on May 31, 2026
|
FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
|
(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$6,280,436.81 |
$1,764,029.33 |
|
|
(10) General Current Expense |
$0.00 |
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|
(11) Current Expense |
$646,445.90 |
||
|
(12) Capital Outlay |
$469,700.19 |
||
|
(13) Special Schools |
$34.15 |
||
|
(20) Special Revenue Fund |
$113,148.86 |
$115,357.39 |
$0.00 |
|
(30) Capital Projects Fund |
$16,386.97 |
($5,152,104.67) |
$586,804.37 |
|
(40) Debt Service Fund |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS |
$6,409,972.64 |
($3,920,567.04) |
$2,350,833.70 |
|
Wealth Mgmt - Capital Reserve |
$8,440,000.00 |
||
|
Wealth Mgmt - Operating |
$3,200,000.00 |
||
|
Wealth Mgmt - Capital Projects |
$7,945,101.00 |
||
|
Wealth Mgmt - Debt Service |
$82,668.17 |
||
|
TOTAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT |
$19,667,769.17 |
||
|
(62) Food Service Account |
$294,189.72 |
($420,111.75) |
$108,603.29 |
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 April 2026
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.
B.6. Budget Transfers for Month of May 2026
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.
B.7. Transfer of Current Year Surplus to Capital Reserve
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:21-2 and N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-13 permit a Board of Education to establish and/or deposit into certain reserve accounts at year end, and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures, under the authority of the Commissioner of Education, which permit a board of education to transfer anticipated excess current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by board resolution, and
WHEREAS, the Warren Township Schools Board of Education wishes to deposit the anticipated current year surplus of up to $2,000,000 into Capital Reserve at year end, and
WHEREAS, the Warren Township Schools Board of Education has determined that up to $2,000,000 is available for such purpose of transfer;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Warren Township Schools Board of Education hereby authorizes the district’s School Business Administrator to make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.
B.8. Rutgers Behavioral Health Co-op Agreement with Watchung Hills Regional High School Board of Education
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an agreement with the Watchung Hills Regional High School Board of Education to participate in the Regional Rutgers Behavioral Health Co-op Agreement.
B.9. 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 2026-2027 School Year:
● Coordinated Transportation Services agreement, dated July 1, 2026, with an administration fee of 5.75%;
● Nonpublic School Textbook Services agreement, dated July 1, 2026, with an administrative fee of 6%;
● Nonpublic School Technology Initiative Program agreement, dated July 1, 2026, with a state-approved administrative percentage (currently set at 5%);
● Nonpublic School Nursing Services agreement, dated July 1, 2026, with an administrative fee of 6%
● Nonpublic School Security Aid Program agreement, dated July 1, 2026, with no administrative fee charged;
● Nonpublic Instructional Services Agreement for Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act, dated July 1, 2026, with no administrative fee.
B.10. Vehicle Purchases
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following vehicle purchases:
|
Vehicle |
Cost |
|
1 - 2027 Chevrolet Type B, 24 Passenger School Bus |
$105,250* |
|
1 -2026 Ford Super Duty F-350 Truck |
$80,216** |
* Purchase from Van-Con, Inc. through ESCNJ Cooperative Bid # 25/26-35.
** Purchase from Nielson Ford through NJ State Contract #23-FLEET-34922
B.11. Technology Purchasing 2026-2027
RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the following technology purchasing:
|
Equipment |
Cost |
|
200 - 5th Grade Elementary School Chromebooks |
$117,964* |
*Purchasing through State of NJ Purchasing Contract 23026 / M0483/24-TELE-71883.
B.12. Acceptance of Opioid Settlement Award - Township of Warren - Youth Mentoring and Mental Health Programs Agreement
RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts the opioid settlement funds from the Township of Warren in the amount of $40,000 (2025-2026 School Year) to support the Youth Mentoring and Mental Health Program at the Middle School.
B.13. iReady Math and Reading Diagnostic Curriculum Purchase 2026-2027
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the purchase of paper-based and digital materials from Curriculum Associates as follows:
|
Equipment |
Cost |
|
Grades K to 8 - iReady Classroom (Student consumable books w/ Digital Access) and iReady Math and Reading Diagnostic and Instructional Resource Site Licenses |
$106,126 |
B.14. Shared Services Agreement - Watchung Hills Regional High School
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a shared services agreement with the Watchung Hills Regional High School to provide a Public Relations Specialist.
B.15. Security Purchasing 2025-2026
RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the following security purchasing:
|
Item |
Cost |
|
Woodland School Door Locks |
$174,161 |
|
Central School Door Locks |
$182,205 |
(Purchasing through NJ START Bid #24DPP00924.)
B.16. Out of District Student Transportation - ESY
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transportation contracts for 2026-2027 Extended School Year as follows:
|
Host |
School |
Student ID # |
Transportation Cost (Per Diem) |
|
Berkeley Heights BOE |
Columbia Middle School |
9623171219 |
$86.71 |
|
MUJC |
Montgomery Academy |
6633536241 and 6034829629 |
$118.00 |
C. Personnel/Student Services
C.1. Employment for the 2025-2026 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 |
Location |
Degree |
Step |
Salary |
Stipend |
Total Salary |
Effective Date |
Tenure |
Discussion |
|
Angela Schaefer |
1:1 Paraprofessional (30 Hours) |
MTH |
N/A |
1 |
$27,635 |
$1,800 |
$29,435 |
May 18, 2026, through June 30, 2026 |
No |
New Position |
C.2. Employment for the 2026-2027 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 |
Location |
Degree |
Step |
Salary |
Stipend |
Total Salary |
Effective Date |
Tenure |
Discussion |
|
Katelynn VanValkenburg |
Health and Physical Education Teacher |
WMS |
BA |
1 |
$65,612 |
$0 |
$65,612 |
August 31, 2026, through June 30, 2027 |
Yes |
New Position |
|
Isabella Lembo |
Special Education Teacher |
ALT |
MA |
1 |
$72,173 |
$0 |
$72,173 |
August 31, 2026, through June 30, 2027 |
Yes |
Replacing Employee #3693 |
|
Hayley Wilderotter |
Music Teacher |
WO/ALT |
BA |
5 |
$69,182 |
$0 |
$69,182 |
August 31, 2026, through June 30, 2027 |
Yes |
Replacing Employee #3583 |
|
Lela Moore |
Library |
ALT |
MA+30 |
3 |
$80,798 |
$0 |
$80,798 |
August 31, 2026, through June 30, 2027 |
Yes |
Replacing Employee #0508 |
|
Matthew Roga |
ELA Teacher |
WMS |
BA |
6 |
$70,277 |
$0 |
$70,277 |
August 31, 2026, through June 30, 2027 |
Yes |
Replacing Employee #1541 |
|
Rachel Tevlin |
ESL Teacher |
CS |
BA |
2 |
$66,472 |
$0 |
$66,472 |
August 31, 2026, through June 30, 2027 |
Yes |
Replacing Employee #1697 |
|
Ambar Hurtado Sevilla |
Night Custodian |
ALT |
N/A |
N/A |
$51,500 |
$0 |
$51,500 |
On or about July 6, 2026, through June 30, 2027 |
No |
Replacing Employee #2262 |
|
Isabella Coffey |
Grade K Teacher |
ALT |
BA |
1 |
$65,612 |
$0 |
$65,612 |
August 31, 2026, through June 30, 2027 |
Yes |
Replacing Employee #3695 |
|
Olivia Pagnillo |
Leave Replacement - Special Education Teacher |
ALT |
MA |
1 |
$72,173 |
$0 |
$72,173 |
August 31, 2026, through June 30, 2027 |
No |
Replacing Employee #3218 |
|
Danielle Lader |
Preschool Teacher |
MTH |
MA |
6 |
$77,305 |
$0 |
$77,305 |
August 31, 2026, through June 30, 2027 |
Yes |
Replacing Employee #4007 |
C.3. Substitutes
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following to be appointed as substitutes for the 2025-2026 school year:
|
Names |
|
|
Sophia Lader |
Bridget Boreale |
|
Danya McCree |
Marie Huc |
|
Syed Fabha Ali |
Amy Claxton |
|
Emma Grau |
|
C.4. Long Term Substitute
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Long Term Substitutes for 2025-2026 school year:
|
Name |
Dates |
Employee # |
|
Elizabeth Eisinger |
May 12, 2026, through June 30, 2026 |
#1122 |
|
Debbie Martin |
August 31, 2026, through November 13, 2026 |
#3352 |
C.5. Leave Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following leave requests:
|
Employee ID |
Paid/Unpaid |
|
#1122 |
FMLA - May 11, 2026, through June 11, 2026 (Paid) FMLA - June 12, 2026, through June 30, 2026 (Unpaid) |
|
#2414 |
FMLA - February 2, 2026, through April 10, 2026 (Paid) NJFLA - April 13, 2026, through June 30, 2026 (Unpaid) (This motion supersedes the previous motion approved on February 2, 2026) |
|
#3152 |
FMLA - September 10, 2026, through November 20, 2026 (Paid) NJFLA - November 23, 2026, through February 19, 2027 (Unpaid) Child Rearing Leave - February 22, 2027, through June 30, 2027 (Unpaid) |
|
#0366 |
Intermittent FMLA - May 26, 2026, through August 31, 2026 (Paid) |
|
#3683 |
FMLA June 5, 2026, through June 16 (AM), 2026 (Paid) FMLA - June 16 (PM), 2026 through June 30, 2026 (Unpaid) FMLA - August 31, 2026, through October 13, 2026 (Unpaid) NJFLA - October 14, 2026, through January 8, 2027 (Unpaid) Extended Leave - January 11, 2027, through June 30, 2027 (Unpaid) (This motion supersedes the previous motion approved on April 27, 2026) |
|
#3719 |
FMLA - June 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026 (Paid) (This motion supersedes the previous motion approved on April 27, 2026) |
|
#3754 |
FMLA June 5, 2026, through June 30, 2026 (Unpaid) FMLA - August 31, 2026, through September 4, 2026 (Paid) NJFLA - September 7, 2026, through November 27, 2026 (Unpaid) (This motion supersedes the previous motion approved on March 23, 2026) |
|
#2109 |
FMLA - August 31, 2026, through November 2, 2026 (Paid) FMLA - November 3, 2026, through November 20, 2026 (Unpaid) |
|
#3069 |
FMLA June 12, 2026 through June 30, 2026 (Paid) NJFLA - August 31, 2026, through November 20, 2026 (Unpaid) (This motion supersedes the previous motion approved on March 23, 2026) |
|
#3352 |
FMLA - April 3, 2026, through June 17, 2026 (Paid) NJFLA - June 18, 2026, through June 30, 2026 (Unpaid) NJFLA - August 31, 2026, through November 13, 2026 (Unpaid) (This motion supersedes the previous motion approved on February 2, 2026) |
C.6. Home Instruction - District Teaching Staff
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves all district certificated teachers, certificated substitutes and paraprofessionals who have a teaching certificate, to be appointed as home instructors for the 2026-2027 school year.
C.7. Retirement/Resignation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the retirement/resignations
of the following staff:
|
Name |
Position |
Location |
Retirement/ Resignation |
Dates of Service |
|
Meghan Vertullo |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional (4 Hours) |
WMS |
Resignation |
August 27, 2024, through June 30, 2026 |
|
Katie Cameron |
Special Education Teacher |
CS |
Resignation |
October 26, 2020, through June 30, 2026 |
|
Dana Bohler |
Preschool Teacher |
MTH |
Resignation |
August 26, 2025, through June 30, 2026 |
|
Lance Riegler |
IT Director |
WMS |
Retirement |
October 9, 1996, through August 31, 2026 |
|
Kevin Potter |
Skilled Maintenance |
District |
Retirement |
June 1, 1996, through September 30, 2026 |
|
Celeste Massa |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional |
WMS |
Resignation |
August 31, 2021, through June 19, 2026 |
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 |
To |
Base Salary |
Stipend |
Total Salary |
|
Heather Coon |
August 31, 2026, through June 30, 2027 |
1:1 Paraprofessional (32.5 Hours) CS |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional (30 Hours) ALT |
$28,680 |
$0 |
$28,680 |
|
Linda Hatcher |
August 31, 2026, through June 30, 2027 |
1:1 Paraprofessional (32.5 Hours) MTH |
Classroom Paraprofessional (30 Hours) MTH |
$33,475 |
$0 |
$33,475 |
|
Dawn Gauvin |
August 31, 2026, through June 30, 2027 |
Special Education Teacher MTH |
Special Education Teacher CS |
$94,707 |
$0 |
$94,707 |
|
Kenneth Creedon |
September 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 |
Network Administrator (District) |
IT Director (District) |
$146,000 |
$0 |
$146,000 |
|
Danielle Lader |
August 31, 2026 through June 30, 2027 |
Leave Replacement - Special Education Teacher MTH |
Preschool Teacher MTH |
$76,100 |
$0 |
$76,100 |
C.9. New Staff Induction Program (NSIP) Support Coaches
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff for NSIP Presentations, as per the WTEA negotiated agreement, at a rate of $50 per hour, at a total cost not to exceed $1500.00:
|
Names |
|
|
Kristen Stoyanov |
Lyndsay Carroll |
|
Cynthia Cassidy |
Francesca Frosoni |
|
Patricia Iannacone |
|
C.10. Summer Fun Bus Monitor Hourly Rate and Staff
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the summer fun bus monitor hourly rate at $20.60 for the Summer 2026 and staff members:
|
Names |
|
Latrice Fairley |
|
Sara Diwane |
C.11. Summer Fun 2026 Staff Pay Rates
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the 2025 Summer Fun hourly rates as follows:
|
Position |
Hourly Amount |
|
Fully Certified Teacher, Guidance Counselor, Nurse, Substitute Nurse |
$50.00 |
|
Teacher (Sub Cert Only, 30+ Credits) |
$40.00 |
|
Speech Teacher and Occupational Therapist |
$76.92 |
|
Substitute Teacher |
$20.60 |
|
Classroom Paraprofessional |
$24.61 |
|
Multi-duty Paraprofessional |
$20.60 |
|
Other Adult (18+) Assistants |
$19.37 |
|
High School Assistants (Under 18) |
$15.23 |
C.12. Increment Withholding - Employee #2225
WHEREAS, the Superintendent has recommended that the Warren Township Board of Education withhold the employment and adjustment increments of Employee #2225 for the 2026-2027 school year; and
WHEREAS, the Board has considered the Superintendent’s recommendation together with the entire record; and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the Superintendent’s recommendation to the Board that the Employee’s employment and adjustment increments be withheld for the 2026-2027 school year is amply supported by the record as a whole; and
RESOLVED that the Board hereby requests that the Board Secretary/Business Administrator provide the Employee with written notice that his/her employment and adjustment increments for the 2026-2027 school year are being withheld, together with the reasons therefore, within 10 days of the date of this Resolution, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:29-14.
C.13. Increment Withholding - Employee #1481
WHEREAS, the Superintendent has recommended that the Warren Township Board of Education withhold the employment and adjustment increments of Employee #1481 for the 2026-2027 school year; and
WHEREAS, the Board has considered the Superintendent’s recommendation together with the entire record; and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the Superintendent’s recommendation to the Board that the Employee’s employment and adjustment increments be withheld for the 2026-2027 school year is amply supported by the record as a whole; and
RESOLVED that the Board hereby requests that the Board Secretary/Business Administrator provide the Employee with written notice that his/her employment and adjustment increments for the 2026-2027 school year are being withheld, together with the reasons therefore, within 10 days of the date of this Resolution, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:29-14.
C.14. Approval of 2026 Advanced Math Summer Bridge Program
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the appointment of the following staff member, to be paid at the contractual rate of $50 per hour. Total cost not to exceed $2,500.
|
Name |
|
Justina Thomson |
C.15. Approval to Create Positions
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the creation of the following positions for 2026-2027 school year:
|
Location |
Position |
Full-Time Equivalent |
|
CS |
Special Education Teacher |
1.0 |
C.16. Approval to Abolish Positions
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the abolishment of the following positions for 2026-2027 school year:
|
Location |
Position |
Full-Time Equivalent |
|
MTH |
Special Education Teacher |
1.0 |
C.17. Summer 2026 Curriculum Projects
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff for the Summer 2026 curriculum projects, as per the WTEA negotiated agreement, at a rate of $50 per hour, at a cost not to exceed $30,000:
|
Names |
||
|
Beth Alcaraz |
Alexis Fabiano |
Catherine Murphy |
|
Lynn Alger |
Francesca Frosoni |
Mary Kate Myers |
|
Jill Andrews |
Eliana Glassman |
Kathryn O’Brien Speckin |
|
Kelly Backus |
MaryBeth Greco |
Ashley Papcun |
|
Donna Bardy |
Patricia Iannacone |
Alyssa Pech |
|
Richard Bardy |
Haley Isabella |
Cheryl Plager |
|
Alice Beals |
Julie Jagiello |
Sandra Rama |
|
Erica Bell |
Amy Jensen |
Noralys Rebimbas |
|
Kelly Blessing-Maire |
Mary Johnstone |
Kathleen Reynolds |
|
Gianna Bonfiglio |
Philip Jones |
Jennifer Ronkiewicz |
|
Katherine Boraski |
Sara Kolesar |
Heather Saum |
|
Nancy Braunstein |
Catherine Lazas |
Sarah Scalea |
|
Christine Burkhardt |
Stacey Lederman-Kroll |
Michele Scott |
|
Lyndsay Carroll |
Tara Lento |
Kelsey Sheeley |
|
Cynthia Cassidy |
Joan LoIacono |
Kristen Stoyanov |
|
Ann Marie Christou |
Lisa Lukko |
Lauren Systo |
|
Julie Costa |
Joseph Majorczack |
Juliette Tedesco |
|
Jessica Decelle |
Christina Mancino |
Joan Toth |
|
Emily DelSordo |
Marissa Marton-Sarao |
Brielle Tuozzo |
|
Deanna Deroner |
Alexandra McWilliams |
Sean Ulichny |
|
Jamie Einiger |
Sarah Medina |
Joel VanTine |
|
Danielle Exter |
Martha Mendez |
Claire Vivenzio |
|
Lynne Douglas |
Jessica Mironski |
LeeAnn Wertheim |
|
Katherine Feoli |
Linnea Middleton |
Michele Wolkun |
C.18. Peer Mediation Program Stipend
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the 2025-2026 payments of $750 each to Jaclyn Cohen and Jenna Rotella as Coordinators of the Peer Mediation program at the Middle School. These funds are paid from a grant award from the Warren Township Youth Services Commission.
C.19. Clubs/After School Activities
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following 2025-2026 after school club and instructor at the negotiated stipend rate.
|
Name |
Club |
School |
Cost |
|
Christine Cirrotti |
E2-Enrichment - Fall and Winter E-2-Enrichment - Winter and Spring |
MS MS |
$1,470 $1,470 |
C.20. 2026/2027 Substitute Position Rates
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following pay rates for substitute positions for the 2026/2027 school year.
|
Position |
Hourly Amount |
|
Substitute Bus Monitor |
$17.12 |
|
Substitute Bus Driver |
$23.42 |
|
Substitute Maintenance Staff |
$22.90 |
C.21. Central School Guidance Staff Additional Hours Summer 2026
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Central School staff to work extra days this summer to support transition to the new principal, at the employee’s per diem rate, as noted below:
|
Name |
Position |
Amount |
|
Alyssa Pech |
Guidance Counselor (2 days by August 28, 2026) |
Not to exceed $950 |
C.22. Sidebar Agreement
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the sidebar agreement between the Warren Township Board of Education and the Warren Township Education Association regarding wording of employment contracts..
C.23. September 2026 Inservice Facilitators
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff for their participation in the September 1st Inservice as Course Facilitators at the WTEA contractual rate for prep per employee, for a total cost not to exceed $1,800.
|
Names |
||
|
Patricia Iannacone |
Lyndsay Carroll |
Thea Moore |
|
Michelle Barbagallo |
Alison Hales |
Sarah McCarthy |
|
Francesca Frosoni |
Kristen Stoyanov |
|
C.24. Termination
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education terminates the 2026-2027 employment contract for Employee #3963, effective July 4, 2026.
C.25. Employment Rescission
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education rescinds the appointment of the
following as Summer Employees for Warren Township Schools effective June 15, 2026.
|
Name |
Position |
|
Joan Toth |
ESY Teacher |
|
Natalia Alvarez |
Paraprofessional |
|
Mark Munoz |
Paraprofessional |
|
Alison Fernandes |
Paraprofessional |
|
Kaleigh Gartner |
Volunteer |
C.26. Appointment of Additional Summer Fun 2026 Staff
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the list of additional Summer Fun 2026 staff, dated June 9, 2026.
C.27. Warren Middle School Staff Extra Duty Payment - 2025-2026 School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves extra duty pay for the following Warren Middle School staff, as noted below:
|
Name |
Position |
Amount |
|
Bernadette Danner |
Spanish Teacher |
$50/hour Not to exceed $2,500 |
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 |
|
P0162 |
Notice of Board Meetings |
Revised |
SEA |
|
P0162.01 |
Legal Notices |
New |
SEA |
|
P1643 |
Family Leave |
Revised |
SEA |
|
P2200 |
Curriculum |
Revised |
SEA |
|
P2260 |
Equity in School and Classroom Practices |
Revised |
SEA |
|
P2411 |
Career Education and Academic Counseling |
Revised |
SEA |
|
P5561 |
Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion Techniques for Students with Disabilities |
Revised |
SEA |
|
P6112 |
Reimbursement of Federal and Other Grant Expenditures |
Revised |
SEA |
|
P6115.02 |
Federal Awards/Funds Internal Controls - Mandatory Disclosures |
Revised |
SEA |
|
P6311 |
Contracts for Goods or Services Funded by Federal Grants |
Revised |
SEA |
|
P8561 |
Procurement Procedures for School Nutritional Programs |
Revised |
SEA |
D.2. Regulations – First Reading
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the first reading of the following regulation:
|
Number |
Name |
New/Revision |
Source of Changes |
|
R6115.01 |
Federal Awards/Funds Internal Controls - Allowability of Costs |
Revised |
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).
The Board of Education welcomes and encourages input from the public. Being mindful of privacy rights regarding students and board employees and to avoid any potential liability on the part of the speaker, the board discourages references to specific individuals. While directing your comments or questions to the board president, please understand that the public comment portions of the meeting are not structured as question and answer sessions but rather are offered as opportunities for you to share your thoughts with the board. The board president may need to refer an issue to the superintendent if the particular issue has not been handled through the appropriate chain of command with the school district. However, responses may be provided at the end of this session. There are times when comments and questions will require additional fact gathering before a response is provided.
● Nancy Andrews, WTEA President - Thank you and congratulations to 20256-26 retirees.
● Alana Steele-Marschke, Nottingham Way - Had several questions: Was transportation changes considered? What are the things that went wrong in other school districts? And how will the merger impact the ability for families to have joint programs.
● Sandra Natale, King George Road - Spoke about her concerns regarding the impact of adding an additional transition to our students.
● Susy Vieira, Green Valley - Is struggling to understand why the change is necessary.
On motion by Mr. Weinstein to close public commentary, seconded by Mrs. Granholm, the motion was approved by a 8-0 voice vote.
XIX. Executive Session
At 9:20 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:
● specific prospective or current employees unless all who could be adversely affected request an open session
Action will not be taken upon return to public session;
the length of the meeting is anticipated to be approximately 60 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 a 8-0 roll-call vote.
Mr. Molfetta left the meeting at 10:40 p.m.
On motion by Ms. Keller, seconded by Mr. Brotspies, the Board reconvened in open session at 10:44 p.m.
XX. Adjourn
On motion by Ms. Keller, seconded by Mrs. Granholm the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
Minutes submitted by,
Christopher Heagele
Board Secretary