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Index
The following items are contained in the October 11, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes:
Call to Order
Roll Call
Student Recognition
Public Comment
Principal's Update
Activity Calendars
Fire Drill and Lockdown Reports
Administrative Q & A
MEF Report
MEA Report
Personnel Matters
Instructional Support/Activities
Field Trips
Facilities/PAC
Workshops
Approval of Minutes: September 13, 2017 Regular Meeting and the September 27, 2017 Work Session.
Board Secretary’s Financial Reports for August 2017
Board of Education Certification as of August 31, 2017
Bills and Payrolls
Transfer of Funds
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Report of Receipts and Disbursements for August 2017
Cash Report for August 2017
New Business
Other Matters
Public Comment
Executive Session
Adjournment
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The Regular Meeting of the Margate City Board of Education was called to order at 5:46 P.M. on October 11, 2017 by Vice-President, Mrs. Catherine Horn, in the William H Ross School Cafeteria, Margate, New Jersey.
Certification of Notice:
Susan Palaia, Board Secretary, announced that adequate notice of this meeting had been provided and read the following Certification Notice:
On May 17, 2017, a notice of this meeting was posted on the district website, the bulletin
board in the Board of Education Administration Office, the Eugene A. Tighe School, and the William H Ross III School and mailed to the City Clerk and the Press.
Roll Call - Members Present: Mr. Jim Olivo, President, Mrs. Catherine Horn, Vice- President, Dr. Joel Frankel, Mrs. Joanne Kulzer,
Mrs. Tracy Santoro, Mr. Jim Swift (arrived at 6:42pm),
Mrs. Lisa Youngblood
Members Absent: None
Others Present: John DiNicola, Superintendent, Susan Palaia, Board
Secretary/School Business Administrator, Dr. Michelle Carney Ray-Yoder, Director of Special Education/Principal;
Mrs. Audrey Becker, Director of Curriculum/Principal;
Mr. Eric Goldstein, School Solicitor
Special Recognition:
Mr. John DiNicola recognized E.A. Tighe School for earning the National Blue Ribbon
School Award. Mrs. Audrey Becker did a presentation about the award to the Board and public.
Public Comment:
Member of the public commented on the following topic:
Class sizes
Cost of Education
Mold in Schools in the news
Principal’s Update:
Dr. Michelle Carney Ray Yoder shared information on current activities at Ross School
Mrs. Audrey Becker shared information on current activities at Tighe School
Mrs. Laureen Cohen shared a presentation on the Spring 2017 PARCC Results
Activity Calendars:
John DiNicola distributed the Activity Calendars for William H. Ross, III School and E.A. Tighe Schools for the month of October 2017.
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Fire Drill and Lockdown:
John DiNicola distributed the Fire Drill and Lockdown Reports for William H. Ross, III School and E.A. Tighe Schools for the month of September 2017 attached as Exhibit # 1, pages 22,920 – 22,921.
Administrative Q&A:
Dr. Frankel asked about math PARCC scores. Mrs. Cohen said that they were not making any changes at this time as a result of the scores.
MEF Report:
Anita Grimley announced that the MEF would be doing the Monster Mash Run instead of the Dune Dash this year as their main fundraiser because of the work being done on the dunes.
MEA Report:
Ronald Pinter spoke on behalf of the MEA and shared their position and concerns with regard to changing health insurance companies. He also asked that if any changes other than what the MEA was already aware of were to be considered, that the MEA be given a chance to get involved in vetting the plan.
Health Insurance Presentations:
Gary Goldfarb of Brown & Brown Benefit Advisors gave a presentation on the AmeriHealth Public Employer Trust Plan offering 18 month option. Sean Gromley of Innovative Risk Solutions, Inc. gave a presentation on the AmeriHealth Direct Plan offering a 12 month option.
Personnel Matters:
Motion by Dr. Frankel, seconded by Mrs. Kulzer, to approve the medical leave of Merri Mallen for a minimum of 3 weeks: 10/02/2017 to 10/20/2017. Motion passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Dr. Frankel, Mrs. Kulzer, Mrs. Santoro, Mr. Swift, Mrs. Youngblood, Mrs. Horn, Mr. Olivo
Nays: None
Motion by Mrs. Youngblood, seconded by Dr. Frankel, to approve the letter of retirement of Frank Reale, effective as of September 29, 2017. Motion passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Dr. Frankel, Mrs. Kulzer, Mrs. Santoro, Mr. Swift, Mrs. Youngblood, Mrs. Horn, Mr. Olivo
Nays: None
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Personnel Matters: (Continued)
Motion by Mrs. Santoro, seconded by Mrs. Horn, to approve the following personnel matters:
Approve the onetime payment of $4,425.00 (88.5 sick days x $50. per day) to Frank Reale.
Approve the onetime payment of $2,155.01 (12 vacation days x $179.58 per day) to Frank Reale.
Approve Anthony Gitto at $11.00 an hour to work as a Lucky Kids aide. Anthony is substitute, so his paperwork is complete.
Approve to advertise for substitute nurses on the district web-site in order to add to the district substitute list.
Approve Brooke Townsend as a substitute teacher.
Approve tuition reimbursement for Erin McGuigan for EDUC 5321- Educational and Community Resources at Stockton University – a course that was previously approved. Costs: $1,820.25 Title II.
Approve the graduate enrollment for Amber Fitzgerald for the 3 credit course 690 (Curriculum and Instruction in Math Education) during the spring semester at Ball University. Costs: Balls tuition $ 1,919.00 Rowans costs $2,521.95. Reimbursement upon successful completion 75% would be $1,891.46.
Approve Dr. Michelle CarneyRay-Yoder for pupil transportation in a private vehicle.
Approve Stacy Meyers as a substitute teacher.
Approve Kathy Styles-Landgraf for pupil transportation in a private vehicle.
Approve tuition reimbursement for Chris Todd Andersen for Math 518 from Ball University– a course that was previously approved - in the amount of $1,828.00.
Motion passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Dr. Frankel, Mrs. Kulzer, Mrs. Santoro, Mr. Swift, Mrs. Youngblood, Mrs. Horn, Mr. Olivo
Nays: None
Instructional Support/Activities:
1) SHARE: Veronica Valencia will be hosting a Pearson Parent Training for the K-4 parents at Ross School on October 23, 2017, from 3:30 to 4:30pm as part of her stipend position that was previously approved. Additional Staff: Mindi Martins – homework help session (child care) Costs: Included in stipend
2) SHARE: Margate Fire Department will hold their annual Fire Prevention Assembly on Friday, October 13, 2017.
3) SHARE THE FOLLOWING EVENTS/ DATES:
Veteran’s Day at the pavilion with Tracy Magel - TBA - Monday 11-6-17 or Monday 11-13-17 Trip @ 11:30 a.m.
Grandparents and Grand-Friends Day 11-22-17
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Instructional Support/Activities: (Continued)
Crazy Everything Day 12-08-17- coordinated with Tracy Magel
MAPS or Community performance 12-12-17 - 3rd and 4th grade Chorus
Radio Station - TBA @ 12-7-17 3rd and 4th grade Chorus Eddie Davis’ show
Ross Holiday Show - Friday, 12-15-17 Time TBA - during the weeks of 12-4-17
and 12-11-17
Instrumental students to Tighe School 3-07-17 or 3-08-17 @ 10:30 a.m.
SQUIRM enrichment show--- kindergarten and first grade 3-09-17
Time TBA
Talent Show forms due 3-21-17
ROCK and ROLL FOREVER enrichment show for third grade 4-26-17
Time TBA
Spring Concert 5-04-17 Time TBA
All choral groups and the band
Talent Show 5-18-17 Time TBA
Second Grade Enrichment coordinated with Mrs. Valencia TBA
Motion by Mrs. Kulzer, seconded by Mrs. Santoro, to approve the following instructional support/activities:
Approve to bring facilitators from the NJ Child Assault Prevention Project (NJCAP) into our district as a benefit to the children and the community, as well as in order to be in compliance with the state’s mandatory Child Abuse training for staff. The NJ Child Assault Prevention Project (NJCAP) is a statewide prevention program whose mission is to provide schools and communities with information and resources to reduce children’s vulnerability to assault. NJ CAP, a program of the Educational Information and Resource Center (EIRC) and the NJ Dept. of Children and Families has trained over 2.5 million children and 300,000 parents and teachers since its inception in 1985. They have implemented programs in Margate in 2002 and 2011. No cost to the district.
Approve to submit the annual QSAC Statement of Assurance
Approve Bryna Wolk to volunteer to do Friday Yoga during the MEF Indoor Recess for the winter months at no cost.
Approve appearance by Miss New Jersey, Kaitlyn Schoeffel, to read and talk to the Ross student body at an assembly on March 2, 2018, for Read Across America Day. Costs: 250.
Approve Melanie Brough to replace Jeff Heller as the choreographer for the Middle School Musical for Tighe Middle School on January 11, 12, and 13, 2018. All fees and stipends previously approved.
Approve to hold the annual Student Council Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, October 22nd from 8:30-11:00. (Facilities will be used from 7:30am to -12pm) Staff: Sherry Scott and Jennifer Carey. Costs: facilities fees waived, Supplies - $800 paid by Student Council.
Approve for Tighe Student Council to organize a school spirit clothing sale this
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fall/winter. Staff: Sherry Scott and Jennifer Carey will be coordinating the sale.
Approve Chelsi Crompton and the Surf Riders Club student members to participate in the Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep event on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Granville Ave beach. Costs; None.
Approve the 3rd grade leadership club and the “Spirit Patrol” to hold a M.A.D. Spirit Day (Crazy Everything Day fundraiser) to support the MAPS foundation on Friday, December 8, 2017. Staff: Tracy Magel, Dianne Grassi, Anita Grimley, and Rosemarie Barbera Costs: none.
Motion passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Dr. Frankel, Mrs. Kulzer, Mrs. Santoro, Mr. Swift, Mrs. Youngblood, Mrs. Horn, Mr. Olivo
Nays: None
Motion by Dr. Frankel, seconded by Mrs. Kulzer, to approve Audrey Becker, Rose Pinter, Ron Pinter, and John DiNicola to attend the 2017 National Blue Ribbon School ceremony and awards event in Washington DC from Sunday, November 5 through Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Costs: hotel in DC – three rooms for three nights $1,740.12 (discounted thru NBRS), travel, substitutes for two teachers on November 6 and 8. (Nov. 7 is an in-service). Motion passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Dr. Frankel, Mrs. Kulzer, Mrs. Santoro, Mr. Swift, Mrs. Youngblood, Mrs. Horn, Mr. Olivo
Nays: None
Motion by Mrs. Horn, seconded by Mr. Olivo, to approve the following instructional support/activities:
Approve Karen Pettit-Bohrer as the advisor of the newspaper Club at Tighe for $1,500.00.
Approve to run the following community service events/projects during the 2017-
2018 school year:
September - M.A.D. Spirit Day→ Sept. 22 (Collection will benefit Mrs. Valencia's former elementary school in Houston, TX - AJ Martin)
Veteran’s Day luncheon at the Martin Bloom Pavilion → Nov. 6
Grandparent’s/Grand-Friend's Day → Nov. 22
December - M.A.D. Spirit Day→ Dec. 8
Holiday Jamboree → Dec. 22
January - M.A.D. Spirit Day→ Jan. 26 (Collection will support "Valentine's for the Troops")
March – M.A.D. Spirit Day→ Mar. 16 (Collection will support the Atlantic City Rescue Mission)
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Instructional Support/Activities: (Continued)
Day of Service → Mar. 29
April – PB&J Drive → Week of April 23rd (Collection will support the Atlantic City Rescue Mission and a local food bank)
May - Spirit Week w/ a M.A.D. Spirit Day → Week of May 28th
Motion passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Dr. Frankel, Mrs. Kulzer, Mrs. Santoro, Mr. Swift, Mrs. Youngblood, Mrs. Horn, Mr. Olivo
Nays: None
Field Trips:
Motion by Mrs. Horn, seconded by Mrs. Kulzer, to approve the following field trips:
Approve a field trip to Medieval Times Educational Matinee in Lyndhurst, NJ for all 7th grade students on April 12, 2018. Staff: Audrey Becker, 5 teachers and or/ paraprofessional TBD. Costs: $1,672.50 for tickets (43 students, 6 Chaperones) $1,656.00 for one coach bus and substitutes.
Approve a field trip to the Constitution Center, Liberty Bell, and Independence Hall for all eighth grade students on March 21, 2018. Costs: Admission fees 7.50 per person (41students and 2 Adults) = $337.50 (4 chap. free), Independence Hall - $1.25 per person = $58.75. Bus Transportation = $1,350. Substitutes may be necessary for some staff.
Approve the annual 8th grade reward trip to Six Flags Great Adventure on June 5, 2018. Costs: Admission fees- $43.99 per person (41 students and 6 adults (4 adults free) = $1,891.57 (2018 fees are not available yet), $30.00 for parking and ticket processing. One coach bus $1,611.
Approve the Singsations’ holiday performance and luncheon at the Bloom Pavilion on either December 5 or 6, 2017 (TBD) Staff: Mrs. Roland, transportation by school bus.
Approve the Ross Chorus Family Spirit Night at the Philly Soul (Arena Football) - Date TBD. The students will sing the “National Anthem” at the opening of the game. It will be open to all families at Ross and alumni chorus members at Tighe School. COST: $250 deposit. The remainder will be covered through the purchase of tickets by students and their families. Any families in need of assistance will be covered by Ross Renaissance. Parents will provide their own transportation. Staff: Mrs. Barbera, Miss Magel and Dr. CarneyRay-Yoder. Costs: $20.00 Adults and Children.
Approve the following trips for the 2017-2018 School Year:
October 17th, 2017 - Kindergarten Trip - Johnson's Corner Farm, 133 Church Rd, Medford, NJ - Cost: $624.00 Trip/ Bus: $500.00 = TOTAL COST $1,124.00
January 23, 2018 - 3rd Grade Trip - Adventure Aquarium, 1 Aquarium Drive, Camden, NJ -Cost: $466.00 Trip/ Bus: TBD - QUOTE REQUESTED SEPT. 22, 2017 = TOTAL COST for Aquarium $466.00
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Field Trips: (Continued)
May 24, 2018 - 2nd Grade Trip - Johnson's Corner Farm, 133 Church Rd, Medford, NJ -Cost: $546.00 Trip/ Bus: TBD - QUOTE REQUESTED SEPT. 22, 2017 = TOTAL COST for Farm $546.00
May 24, 2018 - 4th Grade Trip - Cold Springs Village, 720 U.S. 9, Cape May, NJ -Cost: $520.00 Trip/ Bus: QUOTE REQUESTED SEPT. 22, 2017 = TOTAL COST for Cold Springs $520.
Motion passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Dr. Frankel, Mrs. Kulzer, Mrs. Santoro, Mr. Swift, Mrs. Youngblood, Mrs. Horn, Mr. Olivo
Nays: None
Facilities/PAC:
Motion by Mrs. Horn, seconded by Mrs. Kulzer, to approve the Facilities/PAC matters:
Approve the contract for the Bonnie Blue Foundation’s Pageant in the Dominick Potena Performing Arts Center.
Approve the Margate Mother’s Halloween Party on October 29, 2017 in the Ross cafeteria. They are requesting a waiver of the facilities fee.
Motion passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Dr. Frankel, Mrs. Kulzer, Mrs. Santoro, Mr. Swift, Mrs. Youngblood, Mrs. Horn, Mr. Olivo
Nays: None
Workshops:
Motion by Mrs. Horn, seconded by Mrs. Santoro, to approve the following workshops:
Approve John DiNicola’s attendance at the NJASA Professional Development and Curriculum/Instruction Committee meetings in Trenton on October 2, Oct. 30, December 5, February 7, February 26, April 10, and April 26. He is the Atlantic County Professional Development and Curriculum/Instruction Committee representative. Costs: mileage
Approve Lisa Carey to attend the Energizing Physical Education workshop on October 19, 2017. Costs: $25.00 for workshop (Title IV) and substitute.
Approve Tracy Jones to attend the Energizing Physical Education workshop on October 19, 2017. Costs: $25.00 for workshop (Title IV) and substitute.
Approve Kathy Styles-Landgraf to attend the “Social Justice and the Humanities” workshop on October 16, 2017 at ETTC. Costs: 7 ETTC hours, travel reimbursement, and substitute.
Approve Kathy Styles-Landgraf and Jennifer Carey to attend the “Social Studies Strong”
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conference on February 22, 2018 at ETTC. Costs: 7 ETTC hours, travel, and 2 substitutes.
Approve Chelsi Crompton to attend the “Implementing NGSS Science & Engineering Practices” workshop on December 6, 2017 at ETTC. Costs: 7 ETTC hours for workshop, travel reimbursement, one substitute.
Approve Chauncey Fitzgerald to attend the three day “Discovery Education Network Ambassador” program on October 25, November 29, and December 13, 2017 at ETTC. Cost: Travel reimbursement. Substitute fee is paid by the workshop. No cost for workshops.
Approve Ross Renaissance Leadership Team and students to attend 2017 Penn Jersey Regional Jostens Renaissance Conference at the Burlington Life Center, Burlington, NJ. The Leadership Team and students will present our programs and Ross Renaissance at the Conference. Costs: $250 for group of 12.
Motion passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Dr. Frankel, Mrs. Kulzer, Mrs. Santoro, Mr. Swift, Mrs. Youngblood, Mrs. Horn, Mr. Olivo
Nays: None
Approval of Minutes:
Upon motion by Mrs. Horn, seconded by Dr. Frankel, the board unanimously agreed to accept the minutes from the September 13, 2017 Regular Meeting and the September 27, 2017 Work Session. Motion passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Dr. Frankel, Mrs. Kulzer, Mrs. Santoro, Mr. Swift, Mrs. Youngblood, Mrs. Horn, Mr. Olivo
Nays: None
Financial Reports:
Motion by Mrs. Horn, seconded by Dr. Frankel, to accept the Secretary’s Financial Reports for the month of August 2017 as attached to these minutes and certifying that no budgetary account has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.12(a). See Exhibit # 2, pages 22,922 – 22,945. The Secretary’s Report agrees with the Report of Receipts and Disbursements.
Motion passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Dr. Frankel, Mrs. Kulzer, Mrs. Santoro, Mr. Swift, Mrs. Youngblood, Mrs. Horn, Mr. Olivo
Nays: None
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Board of Education Certification:
Motion by Mrs. Horn, seconded by Dr. Frankel, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11,
the Margate City Board of Education certifies that as of August 31, 2017, after review of the Secretary's Monthly Financial Reports (Revenue and Appropriation Sections) and upon consultation
with the appropriate district officials that to the best of our knowledge there have been no changes in anticipated revenue sources and/or amounts and no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)2-3 so that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. Motion passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Dr. Frankel, Mrs. Kulzer, Mrs. Santoro, Mr. Swift, Mrs. Youngblood, Mrs. Horn, Mr. Olivo
Nays: None
Bills and Payrolls:
Motion by Mrs. Horn, seconded by Dr. Frankel, to approve the payment of bills and payrolls
Bills and Payrolls: (Continued)
as listed on Exhibit # 3, pages 22,946 - 22,961. Motion passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Dr. Frankel, Mrs. Kulzer, Mrs. Santoro, Mr. Swift, Mrs. Youngblood, Mrs. Horn, Mr. Olivo
Nays: None
Transfer of Funds:
Motion by Mrs. Horn, seconded by Dr. Frankel, to approve the following Transfer of Funds:
Ratified Budget Transfers for 2017-2018
To:
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11-000-213-100-00-00-010
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HEALTH SALARIES
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$ 818.00
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11-000-213-100-00-00-025
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HEALTH SALARIES WHR
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97,900.11
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11-000-213-600-00-00-010
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HEALTH SUPPLIES EAT
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3,000.00
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11-000-216-100-00-00-025
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STUDENT RELATED SERV SAL
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3,713.00
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11-000-219-104-00-00-010
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CHILD STUDY TEAM SALARIE
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97,275.15
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11-000-219-104-00-00-025
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CHILD STUDY TEAM - SALAR
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7,049.00
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11-000-219-105-00-00-025
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CST SUPPORT STAFF - SALA
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9,445.76
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11-000-219-600-00-00-010
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CST TEST EAT
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8,600.00
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11-000-222-100-00-00-010
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MEDIA SERVICES SALARIES
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6,575.07
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11-000-222-177-00-00-025
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TECH COORDINATOR WHR
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34,741.00
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11-000-222-600-00-00-025
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TECHNOLOGY DISTRICT WHR
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55,003.00
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11-000-240-105-00-00-025
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SALARIES OF SECRETAR WHR
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17,556.00
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11-110-100-101-00-00-025
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SALARIES OF TEACHERS KDG
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67,618.00
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11-120-100-101-00-00-025
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SALARIES OF TEACHERS - 1
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9,768.85
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11-120-100-101-18-00-010
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GRADES 1-5 - SALARY EAT
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224,412.72
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11-130-100-101-00-00-010
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SALARIES OF TEACHERS - 6
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9,203.81
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11-150-100-101-00-00-025
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SALARIES OF TEACHERS
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1,000.00
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11-190-100-500-00-01-010
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OTHER PURCHASED SER EAT
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62.50
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11-190-100-500-00-04-025
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OTHER PURCHASED SER WHR
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62.50
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11-190-100-500-40-00-025
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TRAVEL BETWEEN WHR
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500.00
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11-213-100-101-00-00-010
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SALARIES - RESOURCE ROOM
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50,357.00
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11-213-100-101-00-00-025
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SALARIES RESOURCE
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400,506.00
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11-213-100-106-00-00-010
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RESOURCE RM INST'L EAT
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73,510.00
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11-213-100-106-00-00-025
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RESCOURE ROOM INST'L AID
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63,828.81
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11-215-100-101-00-00-025
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SALARIES OF TEACHERS - P
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205.07
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11-230-100-101-00-00-010
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BASIC SKILLS - SALARIES
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14,267.10
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11-230-100-101-00-00-025
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BASIC SKILLS SAL WHR
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186,550.14
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11-240-100-101-00-00-010
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BILINGUAL - SALARIES
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205.00
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11-240-100-101-00-00-025
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BILINGUAL SALARIES WHR
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23,319.00
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11-401-100-100-00-00-025
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SCHOOL COCURRICULAR
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1,181.00
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$1,468,233.59
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From:
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11-000-100-566-00-00-
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TUITION -HANDICAPPED PRI
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$ 58,444.00
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11-000-213-100-00-00-010
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HEALTH SALARIES
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97,900.10
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11-000-213-600-00-00-025
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HEALTH SUPPLIES
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3,000.00
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11-000-217-110-00-00-010
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SALARY AIDES EXTRA SER
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69,214.76
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11-000-219-104-00-00-025
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CHILD STUDY TEAM - SALAR
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97,275.00
|
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11-000-219-600-00-00-025
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CST TEST SUPPLIES/MATERI
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8,600.00
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11-000-222-177-00-00-010
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TECH COORDINATORS SALARY
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34,741.00
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11-000-222-600-00-00-010
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TECHNOLOGY DISTRICT WIDE
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55,003.00
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11-000-240-105-00-00-010
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SECRETARY/CLERICAL - SAL
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17,556.00
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11-000-262-621-00-01-
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ENERGY NATURAL GAS EAT
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25,000.00
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11-000-262-621-00-03-
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ENERGY NATURAL GAS ADM
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1,000.00
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11-000-262-621-00-04-
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ENERGY NATURAL GAS WHR
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10,000.00
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11-000-262-622-00-01-
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ENERGY ELECTRICITY EAT
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12,000.00
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11-000-262-622-00-03-
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ENERGY ELECTRICITY ADM
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5,000.00
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11-000-262-622-00-04-
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ENERGY ELECTRICITY WHR
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4,000.00
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11-120-100-101-00-00-025
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SALARIES OF TEACHERS - 1
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224,412.00
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11-120-100-101-18-00-025
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SUBS GR 1-5 - SALARIES
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21,625.72
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11-130-100-101-00-01-010
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SUBSTITUTE SALARIES
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1.35
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11-150-100-101-00-00-010
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HOME INSTR. TEACHERS SAL
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1,000.00
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11-190-100-500-40-00-010
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TRAVEL BETWEEN SCHOOLS
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562.50
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11-190-100-500-40-00-025
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TRAVEL BETWEEN WHR
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62.50
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11-190-100-610-01-04-025
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GEN SUPPLY GRANVILLE AVE
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275.65
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11-190-100-610-18-00-
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GEN SUP SUMMER SCHOOL
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99.20
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11-213-100-101-00-00-010
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SALARIES - RESOURCE ROOM
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400,506.00
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11-213-100-106-00-00-025
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RESCOURE ROOM INST'L AID
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73,510.00
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11-215-100-101-00-00-025
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SALARIES OF TEACHERS - P
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20,521.00
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11-215-100-106-00-00-025
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OTHER SALARIES - AIDES/A
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6,299.81
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11-230-100-101-00-00-010
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BASIC SKILLS - SALARIES
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219,443.00
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11-401-100-100-00-00-010
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SCHOOL COCURRICULAR ACTI
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1,181.00
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$1,468,233.59
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Motion passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Dr. Frankel, Mrs. Kulzer, Mrs. Santoro, Mr. Swift, Mrs. Youngblood, Mrs. Horn, Mr. Olivo
Nays: None
Report of Receipts and Disbursements:
Motion by Mrs. Horn, seconded by Dr. Frankel, to accept the Report of Receipts and Disbursements for the month of August 2017. See Exhibit # 4, pages 22,962 –22,971. Motion passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Dr. Frankel, Mrs. Kulzer, Mrs. Santoro, Mr. Swift, Mrs. Youngblood, Mrs. Horn, Mr. Olivo
Nays: None
Cash Report:
Motion by Mrs. Horn, seconded by Dr. Frankel, to accept the Cash Report for the month of August 2017 attached as Exhibit # 5, page 22,972. Motion passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Dr. Frankel, Mrs. Kulzer, Mrs. Santoro, Mr. Swift, Mrs. Youngblood, Mrs. Horn, Mr. Olivo
Nays: None
New Business:
Motion by Mrs. Youngblood, seconded by Dr. Frankel, to table the vote to change benefits provider from the State Health Benefits Plan to AmeriHealth. Motion passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Dr. Frankel, Mrs. Kulzer, Mrs. Santoro, Mr. Swift, Mrs. Youngblood, Mrs. Horn, Mr. Olivo
Nays: None
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New Business: (Continued)
Motion by Mrs. Kulzer, seconded by Dr. Frankel, to the following New Business matters:
Approve 2018-2019 Budget Timetable, attached as Exhibit # 6, page # 22,973.
Resolution to approve the District’s Three Year Comprehensive Maintenance Plan (CMP) for 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019 period, attached as Exhibit # 7, page 22,974.
Motion passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Dr. Frankel, Mrs. Kulzer, Mrs. Santoro, Mr. Swift, Mrs. Youngblood, Mrs. Horn, Mr. Olivo
Nays: None
Other Matters:
1) SHARE: Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Monthly Report
2) SHARE: There are no HIB investigations to share from September 2017.
3) SHARE: There are no decisions to affirm from September 2017.
Motion by Mrs. Santoro, seconded by Dr. Frankel, to approve the appointment of Jennifer Germana as Business Administrator/Board Secretary effective January 1, 2018, at the annual salary of $90,000 (prorated). Motion passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Dr. Frankel, Mrs. Kulzer, Mrs. Santoro, Mr. Swift, Mrs. Youngblood, Mrs. Horn, Mr. Olivo
Nays: None
Motion by Dr. Frankel, seconded by Mrs. Kulzer, to approve the following other matters:
Approve the following athletic department position: Donna Casey – Site Supervisor. Cost: $20/hr. (from athletics budget).
Approval to advertise for Lucky Kids aides on the district website in order to accommodate the increase in students in the program. No cost to advertise; Cost of the aides: $11.00 per hour on an “as needed” basis.
Motion passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Dr. Frankel, Mrs. Kulzer, Mrs. Santoro, Mr. Swift, Mrs. Youngblood, Mrs. Horn, Mr. Olivo
Nays: None
Motion by Dr. Frankel, seconded by Mrs. Kulzer, to approve the letter of retirement of Charlene Baang, effective January 1, 2018. Motion passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Dr. Frankel, Mrs. Kulzer, Mrs. Santoro, Mr. Swift, Mrs. Youngblood, Mrs. Horn, Mr. Olivo
Nays: None
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Regular Meeting
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Other Matters: (Continued)
Motion by Dr. Frankel, seconded by Mrs. Kulzer, to approve the following other matters:
Approval to advertise for full-time paraprofessional replacement for Charlene Baang via online (website and NJHire) and through AESOP (current substitutes). No cost to advertise
Approve for the MEF event - “Margate Monster Mash” on Friday, October 27, 2017.
Approve Carley Cross to attend Paths to Potential Neuroscience, Trauma-Informed Schools, and Resiliency at ETTC on October 24, 2017. COST: 7 ETTC credits.
Approve Stephanie French as a Substitute Speech Therapist for Homebound Instruction case. Costs: $44.10/hour/2 hours per week. Pending Archived background check.
Approval to advertise (website and NJHire) for a part time speech therapist for a homebound child. No cost to advertise; Cost for the speech therapist - $44.10/hour for two hours per week.
Approve a joint philanthropy project for all Ross Renaissance Clubs and Student Leadership Programs to help Puerto Rico. Students will create several simple art crafts that Mrs. Cuevas and Mrs. Grimley would make with student volunteers after school on October 23rd and 25th.
Motion passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Dr. Frankel, Mrs. Kulzer, Mrs. Santoro, Mr. Swift, Mrs. Youngblood, Mrs. Horn, Mr. Olivo
Nays: None
Public Comment:
Ron Pinter requested that Other Matters agendas be archived on the district website.
Executive Session:
Upon motion by Dr. Frankel, seconded by Mrs. Kulzer, the board unanimously approved the following resolution at 7:31 PM:
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 10:4-13 requires adoption of a resolution of the Board to go into Executive Session;
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board, pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, New
Jersey Title 18A and the Margate City Board of Education Bylaw No. 9322 hereby enters
Executive Session to discuss the following matter:
Personnel matters
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the minutes of this Executive Session shall be made public following formal action by the Board and/or at the conclusion of any
investigation(s), due process proceeding, or litigation, so long as not prohibited by law and so long as the need for maintaining confidentiality no longer exists.
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Executive Session: (Continued)
Upon motion by Dr. Frankel, seconded by Mrs. Kulzer, the board unanimously agreed to reconvene the meeting at 8:32 PM.
Adjournment:
Upon motion by Dr. Frankel, seconded by Mrs. Kulzer, the board unanimously agreed to adjourn at 8:32 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan E. Palaia
Board Secretary/School Business Administrator
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