July 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. NOTIFICATION OF MEETING
Welcome to a public meeting of the Alexandria Township Public Schools under the Open Public Meetings Act of 1975, also known as the “Sunshine Law.” The District hopes that you will find this meeting informative and instructive, and that citizens are afforded an opportunity to better understand and appreciate the District’s operation and functions. Under the Sunshine Law, the District must provide notice of all open meetings to allow citizens to attend and observe the deliberations of the District. This meeting was properly advertised according to the Open Public Meeting Act (P.L. 1975:31) in the Hunterdon Democrat on January 11, 2024, to begin at 7:00 PM at the Alexandria Middle School Media Center, 557 County Road 513, Pittstown, NJ. |
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2. ROLL CALL
April Abelman Renee Bagley Caterina Dobak Eric Joseph Marybeth Madlinger Marci Nardone Wanda Quinones Michael Small Doug Walker |
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3. FLAG SALUTE
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4. PRESENTATIONS
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5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
WHEREAS the "Open Public Meetings Act" (Chapter 231 Laws of 1975) authorizes a public body to exclude the public from that portion of a meeting at which specified topics are to be discussed under circumstances where the public consideration of such topics will clearly endanger the public or where the personal privacy or guaranteed rights of individuals whose activities or affairs are to be discussed would clearly in danger of unwarranted invasion; be it RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Township of Alexandria now adjourns its public session to reconvene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following: ___Confidential Matters by Law or Court Order ____Purchase Property _X__Personnel Matters ____Invasion of Individual Privacy Employee or Student ____Investigation into Violations of Law ____Suspension, Civil Penalty or Loss of a License or Permit ____Disclosure would Impair District's Right to Receive Funding ____School/Public Security _X__Collective Bargaining _X__Pending, Ongoing or Anticipated Litigation And be if further RESOLVED that the matters discussed in Executive Session will be made public when confidentiality is no longer required. Motion to Enter Executive Session Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Alexandria Board enter Executive Session at _____ to discuss __________. |
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6. OPEN SESSION
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Alexandria Board return to Open Session at __________. |
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7. BOARD PRESIDENT'S REPORT
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8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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9. SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY'S REPORT
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10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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11. PUBLIC INPUT - (Agenda Items Only)
The Alexandria Township Board of Education recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on school matters. Public participation at board meetings is intended to allow individuals of the public to address the Board on issues of public concern, and is not intended as a forum for extended conversation or two-way dialogue with the Board members and/or District officials. The Board has set aside a specific section of the agenda, titled Board Discussion of Public Comments, whereby the Board can discuss the public comment topics in open session. Thus, the Board shall set aside two twenty-minute periods for public comment at each meeting. In order to permit the fair and orderly expression of such comments, public participation shall be governed by the following rules:
The Board President is responsible for maintaining a respectful environment during public participation, so that public comments can be heard and considered by the Board. The President, therefore, may interrupt or terminate any individual’s speaking privilege if the speaker’s comments are excessively loud, disruptive, obscene, or otherwise in violation of applicable law. Further, an individual may be cautioned that a personally directed statement may be slanderous or defaming and that the individual may be liable for his/her statement. Examples of unacceptable behavior that will not be permitted include, but are not limited to: naming District employees and engaging in personal attacks, racial slurs, excessive loudness, calling out, yelling, generally disruptive behavior, attempting to disrupt the meeting or inciting others to do the same. Any disregard for the rules of decorum stated above will not be tolerated and may subject the individual or group to removal from the meeting. If necessary, the board meeting will be adjourned temporarily or until the next scheduled meeting. |
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12. BOARD DISCUSSION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS
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13. OLD BUSINESS
Referendum |
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14. NEW BUSINESS
Strauss Esmay Policy and Regulation Revisions |
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15. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Alexandria Township Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda as follows: ROLL CALL VOTE: Abelman____Bagley____Dobak____Joseph____Madlinger____Nardone____Quinones____Small____Walker____ |
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15.A. Finance
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15.A.1) Bill List
Resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Alexandria Township Board of Ed approve the following Bill List: June 24, 2024 - June 30, 2024 Check # A12336 - A12359 Check # B0253-B0254 Total - $ 182,785.12 |
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15.A.2) Financial Reports
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board approve the transfers for the months ending May 2024 as submitted by the Superintendent, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8-2. to accept the monthly financial reports of the Board Secretary and the Treasurer of School Moneys for the month ending May 31, 2024 and in compliance with N.J.A.C.6:20-2.13(3) that the Board of Education certify that no major account or fund has been over expended and that as of this report sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept the certification of the School Business Administrator, as required by N.J.A.C.6:20-2.13(D), that no line item account has been over expended as of May 31, 2024, and that as of this date sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. |
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15.A.3) Payment Applications
Motion to approve the following Payment Applications: Mastercraft Iron - Pay App #5 - $10,070.00 |
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15.B. Approval of Minutes
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Alexandria Township Board of Education approves the following meeting minutes: Meeting Minutes June 6, 2024 Executive Meeting Minutes June 6, 2024 Meeting Minutes June 27, 2024 Executive Meeting Minutes June 27, 2024 |
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15.C. Travel and Related Expenses Reimbursed
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of the Alexandria Township Board of Education approves the attached list of requests for employee/Board Member travel in accordance with the School District Accountability Act. Only overnight stays are eligible for meal reimbursement. Mileage, meals, and lodging reimbursements shall be in accordance with NJ Statute, Code, and NJ Department of Treasury Guidelines. OMB Mileage Reimbursement Rate is $0.47. |
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15.C.1) NJAAP School Health Conference
Motion to approve Christina Suydam to attend the NJAAP School Health Conference, Somerset, NJ on October 16, 2024; registration $190, mileage $21.71. |
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15.D. Personnel
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Alexandria Township Board of Education approves the following: |
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15.D.1) School Nurse
Motion to approve Christina Stoffers as part-time School Nurse at Step 3-BA, $52,000 prorated, effective August 26, 2024. |
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15.D.2) Leave Replacement Teacher
Motion to approve Tara Werner as Leave Replacement Teacher from August 26, 2024 to November 26, 2024. |
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15.D.3) Stronge Evaluation Model Rubrics 21-22
Resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board adopt the Stronge Teacher and Principal Evaluation Rubrics for the 2024-2025 school year. |
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15.D.4) Student Teacher
Resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve Austin Piscitelli, Student Teacher for Jessica Boyce (Regular Ed) and Emily Canavan (Special Ed) effective August 26, 2024 through June 13, 2025 pending official paperwork. |
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15.D.5) New Hire
Motion to approve Alessandra Johnson as a Fourth Grade Teacher at Step 4 at a salary of 1-BA $61,455 for the 2024-25 school year pending negotiations and completion of required documentation. |
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15.D.6) New Hire
Motion to approve Kelly Gallagher as a part-time PE Teacher at Step 5, at a salary of 1-BA $65,080 prorated for the 2024-25 school year pending negotiations and completion of required documentation. |
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15.D.7) New Hire
Motion to approve Brandon Cooper as a full-time Custodian at a salary of $40,529, for the 2024-25 school year, effective August 1, 2024, pending negotiations and completion of required documentation. |
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15.D.8) Memorandum of Agreement Between the Alexandria Township Board of Education and the Alexandria Township Education Association
Resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board approve the July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027 Memorandum of Agreement and Salary guides between the Alexandria Township Board of Education and the Alexandria Township Education Association. |
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15.E. Finance and Facilities
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15.E.1) Extended School Year Transportation (ESY) 2024-2025
Motion to approve a contract with Delaware Valley Regional High School for ESY Transportation from July 1, 2024 - August 15, 2024 in the amount of $15,645.00. |
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15.F. Education
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15.F.1) Instructional Plan
Motion to approve the attached Instructional Plan for the 2024-2025 school year. |
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15.F.2) Remote Action Plan Update
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Alexandria Township Board of Education approves the ATSD 2024-2025 Plan for Safe Return. |
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15.G. Policy and Regulation Revisions
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the 1st reading of the following policies and/or regulations: P 1140 Educational Equity Policies/Affirmative Action (M) P 1523 Comprehensive Equity Plan (M) P 1530 Equal Employment Opportunities (M) P 1530 Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint Procedure (M) P 1550 Equal Employment/Anti-Discrimination Practices (M) R 2200 Curriculum Content (M) R 2260 Equity in School and Classroom Practices (M) R 2260 Equity in School and Classroom Practices Complaint Procedure (M) P 2411 Guidance Counseling (M) P 3211 Code of Ethics (M) R 5440 Honoring Student Achievement P 5570 Sportsmanship P 5750 Equitable Educational Opportunity (M) P 5755 Equity in Educational Programs and Services (M) (Abolish) P 5841 Secret Societies P 5842 Equal Access of Student Organizations P & R 7610 Vandalism P 9323 Notification of Juvenile Offender Case Disposition Bylaw Guides 0141 Board Member Number and Term 0164.6 Remote Public Board Meetings During A Declared Emergency (Abolish) |
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16. PUBLIC INPUT
The Alexandria Township Board of Education recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on school matters. Public participation at board meetings is intended to allow individuals of the public to address the Board on issues of public concern, and is not intended as a forum for extended conversation or two-way dialogue with the Board members and/or District officials. The Board has set aside a specific section of the agenda, titled Board Discussion of Public Comments, whereby the Board can discuss the public comment topics in open session. Thus, the Board shall set aside two twenty-minute periods for public comment at each meeting. In order to permit the fair and orderly expression of such comments, public participation shall be governed by the following rules:
The Board President is responsible for maintaining a respectful environment during public participation, so that public comments can be heard and considered by the Board. The President, therefore, may interrupt or terminate any individual’s speaking privilege if the speaker’s comments are excessively loud, disruptive, obscene, or otherwise in violation of applicable law. Further, an individual may be cautioned that a personally directed statement may be slanderous or defaming and that the individual may be liable for his/her statement. Examples of unacceptable behavior that will not be permitted include, but are not limited to: naming District employees and engaging in personal attacks, racial slurs, excessive loudness, calling out, yelling, generally disruptive behavior, attempting to disrupt the meeting or inciting others to do the same. Any disregard for the rules of decorum stated above will not be tolerated and may subject the individual or group to removal from the meeting. If necessary, the board meeting will be adjourned temporarily or until the next scheduled meeting. |
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17. BOARD DISCUSSION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS
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18. EXECUTIVE SESSION
WHEREAS the "Open Public Meetings Act" (Chapter 231 Laws of 1975) authorizes a public body to exclude the public from that portion of a meeting at which specified topics are to be discussed under circumstances where the public consideration of such topics will clearly endanger the public or where the personal privacy or guaranteed rights of individuals whose activities or affairs are to be discussed would clearly in danger of unwarranted invasion; be it RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Township of Alexandria now adjourns its public session to reconvene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following: ___Confidential Matters by Law or Court Order ____Purchase Property _X__Personnel Matters ____Invasion of Individual Privacy Employee or Student ____Investigation into Violations of Law ____Suspension, Civil Penalty or Loss of a License or Permit ____Disclosure would Impair District's Right to Receive Funding ____School/Public Security _X__Collective Bargaining _X__Pending, Ongoing or Anticipated Litigation And be if further RESOLVED that the matters discussed in Executive Session will be made public when confidentiality is no longer required. Motion to Enter Executive Session Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Alexandria Board enter Executive Session at _____ to discuss __________. |
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19. OPEN SESSION
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Alexandria Board return to Open Session at __________. |
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20. ADJOURN
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, to adjourn the meeting at __________ . |