THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
METUCHEN, NEW JERSEY
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024
MEETING AGENDA
of the Metuchen Board of Education
Metuchen High School
400 Grove Avenue
Metuchen, NJ 08840
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Call to Order
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Flag Salute
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Notice of Meeting
I hereby make this statement to indicate compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act known as Chapter 231 of the Public Laws of New Jersey, 1975, which became effective 90 days after enactment, January 19, 1976.
Notice of this meeting was given by providing the location, time and date of this meeting, and posting of the same on the front door of the Board of Education offices, by delivering copies to the Borough Hall and the Metuchen Public Library, The Home News and Tribune, and by filing a copy with the Borough Clerk as prescribed by this law.
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Roll Call
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Mr. Bhatt
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Ms. Killean
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Ms. Cook
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Mr. Lifton
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Mr. Derflinger
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Ms. Shrestha
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Mr. Glassberg
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Dr. Spigner
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Dr. Johnson-Marcus
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Mr. Suss
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Showcase of Success
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Meeting Open to the Public (for any topic)
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Presentations
❖ NJSLA Presentation
❖ HIB Grading Self-Assessment 2023-2024 SY
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Reports
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Old Business
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New Business
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Approval of Minutes of the Board of Education Meetings
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September 24, 2024
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Special Business Meeting (1)
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September 24, 2024
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Special Business Meeting (2)
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September 24, 2024
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Board Meeting
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Meeting Open to the Public (for any topic)
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Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools
(at this time the Board will take formal action on the following items – see attachments)
Oftentimes it may appear to members of our audience that the Board of Education takes action with very little comment and in many cases a unanimous vote. Before a matter is placed on the agenda at a public meeting, the administration has thoroughly reviewed the matter with the Superintendent of Schools. If the Superintendent is satisfied that the matter is ready to be presented to the Board of Education, it is then referred to the appropriate board committee. The members of the board committee work with administration and the Superintendent to assure that the members fully understand the matter. When the committee is satisfied with the matter, it is presented to the Board of Education for discussion before any final action is taken. Only then, is it placed on the agenda for action at a public meeting.
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PERSONNEL
Motion/Second/Comments/Roll Call
1. Appointment - Paraprofessional
Move to approve the appointment of Lauren Hall, Paraprofessional at Campbell School, for the 2024-2025 school year, at a salary of $23,695/year, prorated, effective October 16, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
2. Clubs and Co-Curricular Activities
Move to rescind and approve the following co-curricular stipends for the 2024-2025 school year as listed (Agenda 08/27/2024, Section 13, A2):
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Name
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Position
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Stipend
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Rescind:
Kaitlyn Flynn
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Guard Instructor (Step 3)
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$1,149
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Approve:
Tara Girovasi Foley
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Guard Instructor (Step 1)
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$1,105
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3. Supplemental Instruction
Move to approve the following certificated staff to provide Supplemental Instruction as needed for the 2024-2025 school year at the rate of $50/hour (IDEA Grant Funded):
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Julie Anderson
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Vincent Signorile
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Melissa Robbins
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4. Workshop Presenters
Move to approve the following certified staff as workshop presenters for Special Education Parent Advisory Council for the 2024-2025 school year at the rate of $50/ hour:
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Nicole Benfatti
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Karla Riera
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Courtney Crawford
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Amy Bindra
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Christina Theiss
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Lauren Thompson
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Lisa Granados
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Julie Anderson
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Karen Calantoni
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Kaitlyn Kodersha
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Stephanie Angus
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Dana Donatelli
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5. Special Ed Program Trainer
Move to approve the following staff member to prepare and provide trainings for special education programs and professional development for the 2024-2025 school year, at the hourly rate of $50/hour:
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Name
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Subject
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Isabella Massaro
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Behavioral Strategies to Support Students
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6. Leave of Absence - Certificated Staff
Move to approve the leave of absence of Eric Stein, Speech-Language Pathologist at Campbell School, effective approximately November 11, 2024, through approximately December 6, 2024, and additional intermittent leave days upon his return.
7. Leave of Absence - Certificated Staff
Move to approve the leave of absence of Lauren Campbell, School Counselor at Edgar School, effective approximately February 10, 2025, through June 30, 2025.
8. Appointment - Volunteer Coaches
Move to approve the following volunteer coaches for the 2024-2025 school year as listed (Agenda 8/27/2024, Section 13, A3):
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Edgar Middle School
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Advisor
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Club
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Ava Laneski
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Cheer Club
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Ava Romano
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Cheer Club
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Metuchen High School
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Coach
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Club
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Georgeann Larsen
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Winter Cheer
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9. Appointment of Substitutes
Move to approve the appointment of substitutes for the 2024-2025 school year on the attached chart effective October 14, 2024, pending completion of substitute training and criminal history clearance.
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10. Leave of Absence - Bus Aide
Move to approve the leave of absence of Linda Rhodes, Bus Aide for Metuchen Public Schools, effective July 1, 2024.
11. Makeup Mentor Training
Move to approve the mentor, Jennifer Gumbrecht, to attend the makeup mentor training, for 1 hour at the rate of $50/hour.
12. Paraprofessionals As Substitutes
Move to approve the following Paraprofessionals to serve as substitutes, as needed and assigned, for an additional stipend of $50/day:
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Debbie Stolz
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Francesca Ghezzo
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Janine Haulenbeek
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Marilyn Levine
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Hope Serratelli
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Debbie DeCerbo
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Abeera Faizan
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Mili O'Brien
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Neha Jansari
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Jordan Leitner
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Joe DiMeglio
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Karen Brock
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Alan Ames
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Dorothea Parker
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13. Paraprofessionals Training
Move to approve the following Campbell Paraprofessionals to attend the Behavioral Strategies to Support Students training by Isabella Massaro at an upcoming faculty meeting to be paid at their hourly rate:
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Laurie Toth
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Poonam Punjara
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Denise Gaudet
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Donna McLaren
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Massoumeh Valanejad
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Kinjal Vakharia
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Debbie Decerbo
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Kelly Visschelli
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Suzette Brown
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Ben Hohmann
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Janan Badwan
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Sharon Mok
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Elizabeth Linthurst
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Hope Serratelli
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Leila Baoid
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Michelle Duggan
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Sonia Aswani
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Tara Tay
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Christine Lacaskey
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Saadia Rizwan
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Rosaria DiLeonardo
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Francesca Ghezzo
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Anurima Bakshi
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Abeera Faizan
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Dorothea Parker
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Lauren Hall
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14. Paraprofessional Sub Training
Move to approve the following Campbell Paraprofessional substitute to attend the Behavioral Strategies to Support Students training by Isabella Massaro at an upcoming faculty meeting to be paid at their hourly rate:
15. Suicide Prevention Training for Paraprofessionals
Move to approve the following paraprofessionals at Moss, Campbell, Edgar and MHS to attend a Suicide Prevention Training after hours, not to exceed 1 hour, at their hourly rate:
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Name
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School
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Brock, Karen
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Moss
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Delvescovo, Donna
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Moss
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Huber, Tina
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Moss
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Iacona, Sandy
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Moss
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Jansari, Neha
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Moss
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Karthik, Gayathri
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Moss
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Khan, Farhana
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Moss
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Lewis, Nicole
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Moss
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Malone, Pamela
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Moss
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O'Brian Mili (rehire)
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Moss
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Spinelli, Sandra
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Moss
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Stolz, Deborah
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Moss
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Aswani, Sonia
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Campbell
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Badwan, Jenan
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Campbell
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Baiod, Leila
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Campbell
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Bakshi, Anurima
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Campbell
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Brown, Suzette
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Campbell
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DeCerbo, Debbie
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Campbell
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DiLeonardo, Rosaria
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Campbell
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Duggan, Michelle
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Campbell
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Faizan, Abeera
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Campbell
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Gaudet, Denise
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Campbell
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Ghezzo, Francesca
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Campbell
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Hall, Lauren
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Campbell
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Hohmann, Benjamin
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Campbell
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Lacaskey, Christine
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Campbell
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Linthurst, Elizabeth
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Campbell
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McLaren, Donna
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Campbell
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Mok, Sharon
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Campbell
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Parker, Dorothea
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Campbell
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Pujara, Poonam
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Campbell
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Rizwan, Saadia
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Campbell
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Serratelli, Hope
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Campbell
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Tay, Tara
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Campbell
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Toth, Laurie
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Campbell
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Vakharia, Kinjal
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Campbell
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Valanejad, Massoumeh
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Campbell
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Vissichelli, Kelly
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Campbell
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Ames, Alan
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Edgar
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Fisher, Roseanne
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Edgar
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Gaven, Jan
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Edgar
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Harkness, Cal
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Edgar
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Hoffman, Judy
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Edgar
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Lesniak, Jennifer
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Edgar
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McCunney, Brendan
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Edgar
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Paulmenn, Mary Jo
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Edgar
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Pearsall, Kathy
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Edgar
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Sharkawy, Marian
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Edgar
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Caponigro, Anthony
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MHS
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Dellasala. Ann
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MHS
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DiMeglio, Joseph
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MHS
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Haulenbeek, Janine
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MHS
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Hines, Coleen
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MHS
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Leitner, Jordan
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MHS
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Levine, Marilyn
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MHS
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McDuffie Jr, William
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MHS
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Oliver, Debbie
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MHS
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Schutz, Michelle
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MHS
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Silverman, Rhonda
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MHS
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16. Leave of Absence - Paraprofessional
Move to approve the leave of absence of Ann DellaSala, Paraprofessional at Metuchen High School, effective October 14, 2024, through approximately November 11, 2024.
17. Leave of Absence - Paraprofessional
Move to approve the leave of absence of Marian Sharkaway, Paraprofessional at Edgar School, effective October 14, 2024, through approximately November 27, 2024.
18. Leave of Absence – Certificated Staff
Move to approve the leave of absence of Michele Brinkerhoff, School Nurse at Metuchen High School, effective September 24, 2024, through approximately December 2, 2024.
19. Appointment – Leave Replacement
Move to approve the appointment of Sue Fackler, leave replacement for Michele Brinkerhoff, School Nurse at Metuchen High School, effective October 16, 2024, through approximately November 27, 2024, at a salary of $311.76/day.
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FINANCE
Motion/Second/Comments/Roll Call
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Treasurer of School Monies and Board Secretary’s Reports
Move to approve the Treasurer of School Monies’ Report, and Board Secretary’s Report as of August 30, 2024.
2. Payment of Bills
a) Board Secretary’s Certification
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2A.10(d), the Board Secretary has certified that as of October 15, 2024 no budgetary line item accounts have obligations and payments which exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of Education.
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Michael A. Harvier, Board Secretary Date
b) Approve the Following Items Submitted by the Board Secretary
Payment of bills and claims, as shown on the attached list(s) that have been certified by the Board of Education and filed in the Business Office.
3. Nonpublic Technology Aid
Move to approve the following nonpublic technology aid for the 2024-2025 school year. These expenditures are required for the district to fulfill certain legal obligations under state legislation to administer federal or state funds provided to nonpublic schools within our jurisdiction:
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School
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Vendor
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QTY
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Item #
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Description
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Price
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Total
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Metuchen Christian Academy
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CDW-G
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8
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7796129
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HP Probook 440G1014” Notebook - Full HD - Intelcore i5 13th Gen i5 - 1334U
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$789.53
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$6,316.24
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St Francis Cathedral School
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CDW-G
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67
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7840411
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Dell Chromebook 3110-11.6- Intel Celeron - N4500 - 4 GB RAM - 32 GB eMM
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$267.44
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$1,7918.48
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4. Nonpublic Security Aid
Move to approve the following nonpublic security aid for the 2024-2025 school year. These expenditures are required for the district to fulfill certain legal obligations under state legislation to administer federal or state funds provided to nonpublic schools within our jurisdiction:
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School
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Vendor
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QTY
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Item #
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Description
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Price
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Total
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Metuchen Christian Academy
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School Nurse Supply
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20
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38752
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Life Gear Glow 400 HR Flashlight
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$8.09
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$161.80
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Metuchen Christian Academy
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School Nurse Supply
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20
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38753
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Life Gear 300 HR Flashlight
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$15.29
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$305.80
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Metuchen Christian Academy
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School Nurse Supply
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10
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25336
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Plastic Flashlight
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$7.87
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$78.70
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Metuchen Christian Academy
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School Nurse Supply
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3
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25106
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AAA Alkaline Batteries
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$19.79
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$59.37
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Metuchen Christian Academy
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School Nurse Supply
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2
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25106
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AA Alkaline Batteries
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$26.96
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$53.92
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St Francis Cathedral School
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Open Systems
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1
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266-S2-SUSP-EXP1
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NETBOX SUSP PLAN - Expired Tier 1; 1-32 Readers; Cover - Portals, Badging, Remote Locksets, Mercury
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$601.90
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$601.90
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St Francis Cathedral School
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Open Systems
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8
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Field Technician Labor
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Hourly Rate
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$158.00
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$1,264.00
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5. Professional Development
Move to approve the following professional development activities as shown on the following chart:
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Start Date
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End Date
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Activity Title
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Name
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Building
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Approved
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Payment
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FFPI Proposal #
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10/8/
2024
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10/15/
2024
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NJACTE Diversifying the Teacher Workshop Convening (2 dates, after school)
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Taylor, Carolyn
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Central Office
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$25
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Other
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10/10/
2024
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10/22/
2024
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Rutgers Public School Purchasing Class (4 dates)
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Harvier, Mike
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Central Office
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$390
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Other
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10/10/
2024
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10/10/
2024
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EFFECTIVE & RESPONSIVE SUPERVISION IN SCHOOLS INTEGRATED SYSTEMS OF SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES BUILDING TRAUMA INFORMED SCHOOLS (rescheduled from 9/18)
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Bindra, Amrita
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Campbell
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0
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No cost
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10/11/
2024
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10/11/
2024
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NJ Math Supervisors Meeting
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Lemerich, Kathryn
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Central Office
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$31.40
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Other
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10/15/
2024
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10/15/
2024
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NJAGC Sharefest
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Petrakakos, Vivian
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Edgar
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$40
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FFPI
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25-061
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10/16/
2024
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10/16/
2024
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Evening Teacher Learning: Impacts on Human & Public Health of Climate Change
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Robbins, Melissa
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Edgar
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$0
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No cost
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10/21/
2024
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10/24/
2024
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NJSBA Workshop Conference
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Caputo, Vincent, Herzog, Tania, Harvier, Mike, Johnson-Marcus, Hazel-Anne, Killean, Alicia, Suss, Eric, Spigner, Deborah, Derflinger, Chris, Glassberg, Brian, Bhatt, Suneet, Cook, Michele, Lifton, Jonathan, Upshaw, Katie
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District
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Group Rate $2100
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Other
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10/21/
2024
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10/22/
2024
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NJSPBA Workshop Conference overnight stay accommodations
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Caputo, Vincent
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Central Office
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not to exceed $360
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Other
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10/21/
2024
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10/23/
2024
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NJSPBA Workshop Conference overnight stay accommodations
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Johnson-Marcus, Hazel-Anne, Derflinger, Chris, Glassberg, Brian
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District/BOE
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not to exceed $360 per person
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Other
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10/23/
2024
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10/23/
2024
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2024 Sustainable Jersey for Schools Awards Ceremony
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Kato, Yoko
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MHS
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$129.16
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FFPI
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25-049
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10/24/
2024
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10/25/
2024
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Autism New Jersey Annual Conference
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MacMenamie, Shannon
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Moss
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$600
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FFPI
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25-054
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10/24/
2024
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10/25/
2024
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Autism New Jersey Conference
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Corrigan, Lauren
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Moss
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$600
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FFPI
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25-055
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10/25/
2024
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10/25/
2024
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2nd DrewTEACH Annual AI & Writing Symposium
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Kaye, Lindsay
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Edgar
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$77.78
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FFPI
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25-050
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10/25/
2024
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4/11/
2025
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New Jersey Inclusion Project - Community of Practice
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Lewis, Patricia
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Central Office
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$0
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No cost
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10/25/
2024
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10/25/
2024
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Promoting Family and School Successes: EBI for Children and Adolescents with ADHD
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Crawford, Courtney
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Edgar
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$5
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FFPI
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25-057
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10/28/
2024
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10/28/
2024
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Stronge Evaluation Training
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Mills-Pevonis, Heather
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Central Office
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$1,500
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Other
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10/28/
2024
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10/28/
2024
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Supporting Youth Mental Health Needs Conference: Embracing Diversity and Cultivating Wellness in Schools and the Community
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Granados, Lisa
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MHS
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$11.50
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FFPI
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25-063
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11/1/
2024
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11/1/
2024
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2024 NJAHPERD Adapted HPE Conference
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Keers-Nolde, Kathleen
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Campbell
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$125
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FFPI
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25-051
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11/1/
2024
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11/1/
2024
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2024 NJAHPERD Adapted HPE Conference
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Tzetzos, Panayotis
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Campbell
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$125
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FFPI
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25-052
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11/15/
2024
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11/15/
2024
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NJAJE Annual Conference
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Flynn, John
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Campbell
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$0
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No cost
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11/15/
2024
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11/15/
2024
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NJAJE Jazz Educators Conference
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Messenger, John
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MHS
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$0
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No cost
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11/15/
2024
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11/15/
2024
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Special Education Directors' Toolkit: Interventions to Address the New Generation
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Crawford, Courtney
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Edgar
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$149
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FFPI
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25-060
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11/15/
2024
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11/15/
2024
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Special Education Tookkit: Interventions to Address the New Generation
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Lewis, Patricia
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Central Office
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$149
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Other
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11/22/
2024
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11/22/
2024
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Middlesex County G&T Consortium Meeting
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Jaye, Ashley
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Central Office
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$0
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No cost
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12/3/
2024
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12/3/
2024
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Lifeline Suicide Prevention Training
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Granados, Lisa
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MHS
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$0
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No cost
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12/3/
2024
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12/3/
2024
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Lifeline Suicide Prevention Training
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Chango, Lisa
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Edgar
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$0
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No cost
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12/3/
2024
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12/3/
2024
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Lifeline Suicide Prevention Training
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Palermo, Samantha
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MHS
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$0
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No cost
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12/3/
2024
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12/3/
2024
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Lifeline Suicide Prevention Training
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Hsu, Erica
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Campbell
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$0
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No cost
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12/4/
2024
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12/4/
2024
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Palermo, Samantha
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MHS
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$0
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No cost
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12/4/
2024
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12/4/
2024
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Crawford, Courtney
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Edgar
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$0
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No cost
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12/4/
2024
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12/4/
2024
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Theiss, Christina
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Edgar/
MHS
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$0
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No cost
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12/5/
2024
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12/5/
2024
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TLC Annual Suicide Conference Enhancing Suicide Prevention Practices: Importance of Building a Life of Meaning
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Granados, Lisa
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MHS
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$140
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FFPI
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25-053
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12/11/
2024
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12/11/
2024
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Lifeline Suicide Prevention Training
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Grauer, Traci
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MHS
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$0
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No cost
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12/11/
2024
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12/11/
2024
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Lifeline Suicide Prevention Training
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Theiss, Christina
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Edgar/
MHS
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$0
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No cost
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12/11/
2024
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12/11/
2024
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Lifeline Suicide Prevention Training
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Kodersha, Kaitlyn
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Campbell
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$0
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No cost
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12/11/
2024
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12/11/
2024
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Lifeline Suicide Prevention Training
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Siesputowski, Tara
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Edgar
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$0
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No cost
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12/11/
2024
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12/11/
2024
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Engaging Students in Practices Using Performance Tasks
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Jaworski, Trey
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MHS
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$13
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FFPI
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25-062
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12/13/
2024
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12/13/
2024
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2024 Rutgers Computer Science Summit Registration
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Misuraca, Roseanna
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Edgar
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$0
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No cost
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1/10/
2025
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1/10/
2025
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NJCIE WiNTER iNCLUSIVE cONFERENCE
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Lewis, Patricia
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Central Office
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$125
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Other
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|
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1/22/
2025
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1/24/
2025
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State of the Art of SLD Identification: Linking Assessment Results and Research to Case Conceptualizations and Interventions
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Siesputowski, Tara
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Edgar
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$400
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FFPI
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25-048
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1/24/
2025
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1/24/
2025
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy
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Crawford, Courtney
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Edgar
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$5
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FFPI
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25-056
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3/21/
2025
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3/21/
2025
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Preventing and Intervening with Bullying in Schools
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Crawford, Courtney
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Edgar
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$5
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FFPI
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25-058
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6. Home Instruction
Move to approve the Union County Educational Services Commission to provide Home Instruction for the 2024-2025 school year at the rate of $74/hour.
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POLICY
Motion/Second/Comments/Roll Call
1. Suspensions
The Board hereby acknowledges receipt of the suspension report summary for September 9, 2024 - October 11, 2024.
2. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
Move to affirm the findings of the previously reported case.
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CURRICULUM
Motion/Second/Comments/Roll Call
1. Field Trips
Move to approve the following field trips for students in the Metuchen School District as shown:
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School
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Destination
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Class/Group/
Purpose
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Teachers/
Advisors
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Date(s)
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No. Of Students
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Board Cost- Transportation
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Number of
Subs Needed.
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Moss
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First Presbyterian Church
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Grade K; Emergency Services Assembly. Fire, EMT and Police will talk about the importance of Community Helpers.
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Jennifer Asprocolas, Stephanie Kandel, Sarah Jensen, Emily Sporer, Sarah Masters, Lauren Corrigan, Danielle Pallotta, Kelsee Young, Christina Garison, Shannon MacMenamie, Caroline Mandel, Emily Peluso, Karen Calantoni, Dana Donatelli, Carol Gaffney, Lori-Anne Diserio, Natalie Dougherty
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10/24/24 (rain date 10/25/24)
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143
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$0
|
no subs needed
|
|
Moss
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Tiny Town
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Grade K; Students will engage in community based instruction to Tiny Town to generalize social emotional/behavioral skills, communication goals, and play skills outside of the classroom and practice them within a community setting.
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Lori-Anne DiSerio, Karen Calantoni, Dana Donatelli, Kaitlyn Kodersha, Emily Peluso, Caroline Mandel, Vanessa Beibide, Shannon MacMenamie, Sandy Iacona, Laura Hermans, Lauren Corrigan, Neha Jansari, Farhana Khan, Christina Garison
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11/1/24
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9
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$60
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no subs needed
|
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EMS
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Rutgers Basketball Game
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Grade 7-8; Rutgers Women's Basketball "Recess Day" on Friday, November 15th at 11am! Join in on the fun as we take on Iona! Admission would be free for all students and teachers, and we would provide a free lunch (for 8th grade and under). Children can enjoy a fun day out of the classroom and have the opportunity to participate on the court in a half-time performance by Simon Sez! This will be a great way to get middle school girls basketball more involved!
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Rebecca Dwyer, Kathy Glutz
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11/15/24
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30
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$120
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1 sub needed
|
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MHS
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Westfield High School
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Grades 9-12;Students from the MHS Media Club will visit Westfield High School to explore and analyze their TV Production program. During the visit, MHS students will have the opportunity to observe Westfield's live morning show, engage in discussions with WHS students, and participate in a Q&A session with the program's teacher. This experience will allow MHS students to gather insights, discover new ideas and perspectives, and learn valuable skills and strategies to enhance the MHS media program.
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Ashley Jaye and John Cathcart
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11/20/24
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12
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$0
|
no subs needed
|
|
CES
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Target
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Grades 1-8; Community based instruction to The Woodbridge Aquarium to generalize social emotional/behavioral goals, engaging socially with peers, awareness in the community, and communication goals. 0.1.2 Express ideas for activities and initiate discussions. 0.1.4 Discuss their own actions and efforts. 0.4.5 Express needs verbally or nonverbally to teacher and peers without being aggressive.
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Brian Jeney, Abeera Faizan, Dorothea Parker, Kinjal Vakharia, Michelle Duggan, Gunisha Chadha, Samantha Murphy, Laura Petty, Kelly Vissichelli, Debbie De Cerbo, Francesca Ghezzo, Suzette Brown, Emily Bianchi, Isabella Massaro, Lori Anne Diserio, Alexis Wolford, Brendan McCunney
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12/6/24
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16
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$60
|
no subs needed
|
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Moss
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Metuchen Public Library
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Grade K; Students will engage in community based instruction to the Metuchen Public Library to generalize communication, social and ELA goals outside of the classroom and practice engaging within the community. 0.1.P.A.3 Actively engage in activities and interactions with teachers and peers.
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Lori-Anne DiSerio, Karen Calentoni, Dana Donatelli, Kaitlyn Kodersha, Emily Peluso, Caroline Mandel, Vanessa Beibide, Shannon MacMenamie, Sandy Iacona, Laura Hermans, Lauren Corrigan, Neha Jansari, Farhana Khan, Christina Garison
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12/13/2024
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9
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$60
|
no subs needed
|
|
MHS
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Sams Club
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Grade 10-12; This trip is to replenish items for coffee cart CRP1 Act as a responsible and contributing citizen CRP2 apply appropriate academic and technical skills CRP3 attend to personal health and financial well being CRP4 Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason CRP5 Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them
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Dawn Valovcin, Christina Dybas, Michelle Schutz, Joseph Dimeglio
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1/10/2025
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5
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$80
|
no subs needed
|
|
MHS
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Cranford Movie Theater
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Grade 10-12; This trip is to teach movie etiquette CRP1 Act as a responsible and contributing citizen CRP2 Apply appropriate academic and technical skills CRP3 Attend to personal health and financial wellbeing CRP4 Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason CRP5 Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them
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Dawn Valovcin, Christina Dybas, Michelle Schutz, Joseph Dimeglio
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1/17/2025
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5
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$80
|
no subs needed
|
|
CES
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Wendy's
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Grades 1-8; Community based instruction to Wendy's to generalize social emotional/behavioral goals, engaging socially with peers, awareness in the community, and communication goals. 0.1.2 Express ideas for activities and initiate discussions. 0.1.4 Discuss their own actions and efforts. 0.4.5 Express needs verbally or nonverbally to teacher and peers without being aggressive.
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Brian Jeney Abeera Faizan, Dee Parker, Kinjal Vakharia, Michelle Duggan, Gunisha Chadha, Samantha Murphy, Laura Petty, Kelly Vissichelli, Deb De Cerbo, Francesca Ghezzo, Suzette Brown, Emily Bianchi, Isabella Massaro, Lori Anne Diserio, Alexis Wolford, Brendan McCunney
|
1/17/2025
|
16
|
$70
|
no subs needed
|
|
MHS
|
Target
|
Grades 10-12; This trip is to replenish classroom items & cleaning supplies CRP1 Act as a responsible and contributing citizen CRP2 Apply appropriate academic and technical skills CRP3 Attend to personal health and financial wellbeing CRP4 Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason CRP5 Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them
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Dawn Valovcin, Christina Dybas, Michelle Schutz, Joseph Dimeglio
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1/24/2025
|
5
|
$80
|
no subs needed
|
|
CES
|
Shop Rite-Edison
|
Grades 1-8; Community based instruction to Shop Rite to generalize social emotional/behavioral goals, engaging socially with peers, awareness in the community, and communication goals. 0.1.2 Express ideas for activities and initiate discussions. 0.1.4 Discuss their own actions and efforts. 0.4.5 Express needs verbally or nonverbally to teacher and peers without being aggressive
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Brian Jeney Abeera Faizan, Dee Parker, Kinjal Vakharia, Michelle Duggan, Gunisha Chadha, Laura Petty, Kelly Vissichelli, Deb De Cerbo, Francesca Ghezzo, Suzette Brown, Emily Bianchi, Isabella Massaro, Lori Anne Diserio, Alexis Wolford, Brendan McCunney,
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1/31/2025
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16
|
$60
|
no subs needed
|
|
EMS
|
MHS
|
Grade 8; 8th grade orchestra students will go to Metuchen High School to sit in with the MHS Orchestra. Students will play alongside the ensemble, will interact with the high school orchestra students, and experience how orchestra operates at Metuchen High School. MHS students will act as mentors to the 8th graders to ease the transition between schools, offering insight on the orchestra program, and MHS at large. This trip is the most important recruiting event of the year for the orchestra program, bridging the gap between EMS and MHS.
|
Christopher McEwan
|
2/5/2025
|
21
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$40
|
no subs needed
|
|
CES
|
Tony's Pizza
|
Grades 1-4; Community based instruction to Tony's Pizza to generalize social emotional/behavioral goals, engaging socially with peers, awareness in the community, and communication goals. 0.1.2 Express ideas for activities and initiate discussions. 0.1.4 Discuss their own actions and efforts. 0.4.5 Express needs verbally or nonverbally to teacher and peers without being aggressive.
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Brian Jeney; Lori Anne DiSerio;
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2/7/2025
|
13
|
$50
|
no subs needed
|
|
MHS
|
Walmart
|
Grade 5-12; This trip is to purchase Valentines Day items for family members and friends CRP1 Act as a responsible and contributing citizen CRP2 Apply appropriate academic and technical skills CRP3 Attend to personal health and financial wellbeing CRP4 Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason CRP5 Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them
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Dawn Valovcin, Christina Dybas, Alexis Wolford, Michelle Schutz, Joseph DiMeglio, Brendan McCunney
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2/7/2025
|
10
|
$80
|
no subs needed
|
|
EMS
|
MHS
|
Grades 6 and 8; Students will be going to Metuchen High School to have a Valentine's Day Party. The purpose of this activity is generalize social skills that students have learned across settings.
|
Alexis Wolford, Brendan McCunney
|
2/14/2025
|
3
|
$60
|
no subs needed
|
|
MHS
|
Harvard Model Congress
|
Grades 10-12; Harvard Model Congress is an annual Harvard University-led government simulation conference where students take on a governmental role to fulfill. Students discuss, debate, and pass legislation to address important current event issues in this government simulation conference.
|
Chris Giddes, Danielle Cermak, Alexa Baird
|
2/20/2025
|
32
|
$0
|
3 subs needed
|
|
EMS
|
Friendly's
|
Grades 6 and 8;The purpose of this community based instruction is for students to practice and generalize a variety of social skills with CES students in a restaurant setting.
|
Alexis Wolford and Brendan McCunney
|
2/21/2025
|
3
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$50
|
no subs needed
|
|
CES
|
Menlo Park Mall
|
Grades 1-8; Community based instruction to Menlo Park Mall to generalize social emotional/behavioral goals, engaging socially with peers, awareness in the community, and communication goals. 0.1.2 Express ideas for activities and initiate discussions. 0.1.4 Discuss their own actions and efforts. 0.4.5 Express needs verbally or nonverbally to teacher and peers without being aggressive
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Brian Jeney, Abeera Faizan, Dorothea Parker, Kinjal Vakharia, Michelle Duggan, Gunisha Chadha, Samantha Murphy, Laura Petty, Kelly Vissichelli, Debbie De Cerbo, Francesca Ghezzo, Suzette Brown, Emily Bianchi, Isabella Massaro, Lori Anne Diserio, Alexis Wolford, Brendan McCunney
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3/14/2025
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16
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$60
|
no subs needed
|
|
CES
|
No Limits Cafe
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Grades 1-8; Community based instruction to No Limits Cafe to generalize social emotional/behavioral goals, engaging socially with peers, awareness in the community, and communication goals. 0.1.2 Express ideas for activities and initiate discussions. 0.1.4 Discuss their own actions and efforts. 0.4.5 Express needs verbally or nonverbally to teacher and peers without being aggressive.
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Brian Jeney, Abeera Faizan, Dorothea Parker, Kinjal Vakharia, Michelle Duggan, Gunisha Chadha, Samantha Murphy, Laura Petty, Kelly Vissichelli, Debbie DeCerbo, Francesca Ghezzo, Suzette Brown, Emily Bianchi, Isabella Massaro, Lori Anne Diserio, Alexis Wolford, Brendan McCunney
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4/4/2025
|
16
|
$90
|
no subs needed
|
|
CES
|
What's the Scoop
|
Grades 1-4; Community based instruction to What's the Scoop to generalize social emotional/behavioral goals, engaging socially with peers, awareness in the community, and communication goals. 0.1.2 Express ideas for activities and initiate discussions. 0.1.4 Discuss their own actions and efforts. 0.4.5 Express needs verbally or nonverbally to teacher and peers without being aggressive
|
Brian Jeney, Abeera Faizan, Dorothea Parker, Kinjal Vakharia, Michelle Duggan, Gunisha Chadha, Samantha Murphy, Laura Petty, Kelly Vissichelli, Debbie DeCerbo, Francesca Ghezzo, Suzette Brown, Emily Bianchi, Isabella Massaro, Lori Anne Diserio
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4/25/2025
|
13
|
$0-walking trip
|
no subs needed
|
|
MHS
|
South Mountain Reservation-Hemlock Falls
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Grade 8-12; Members of the Outdoor Wellness Club and students will participate in a 6 mile hike to South Mountain reservation in Milburn, NJ. Students will complete a hike on somewhat rocky trails, will cross a few muddy sections. There will also be easy stream crossings. Students will improve physical fitness through hiking, focusing on building endurance and leg strength on the forest's rugged terrain. Students will experience the mental health benefits of spending time outdoors, including stress reduction and improved mood.
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Anna Girin, Danielle Cermak, Lauren Spanier
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5/17/2025
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30
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$0
|
no subs needed
|
|
EMS
|
Medieval Times
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Grade 7; Students will be able to summarize the contribution that knights had regarding chivalry. Civics - Students will be able to interpret different perspectives and their implications
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Michael Butler, Linda Donohue, Pam Stead, Edward Albanese, Andrea Elton, Andrew Southern, John Butler, Shannon Connors
|
6/3/2025
|
200
|
$0
|
8 subs needed
|
|
CES
|
NJ State House & NJ State Museum
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Grade 4; NJ History, Government & Civics
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Alexandra Gonzalez, Alyssa Zimmerman, Lindsey Omark, Jennifer Pasquale, Melissa Fiore & Nicole Valera and 2 Paras
|
6/3/2025
|
100
|
$0
|
no subs needed
|
|
CES
|
NJ State House & NJ State Museum
|
Grade 4; NJ History, Government & Civics
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Sofia Lopes, Michelle Bethe, Kelli Holleran, Thomas Yakowenko, Stephanie Angus and 2 Paras
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6/4/2025
|
100
|
$0
|
no subs needed
|
2. Textbook Disposal for Non-Public School 2024-2025
Move to approve the disposal of the following textbooks from St. Francis Cathedral School:
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DEPT
|
QTY
|
TITLE
|
©
|
# YEARS OLD
|
PUBLISHER
|
ISBN
|
BOOK TYPE
|
|
Science
|
27
|
Scott Foresman Science The Diamond Edition
|
2008
|
16
|
Pearson
|
978-0-328-30-698-5
|
hardcover book
|
3. Textbook Disposals at MHS
Move to approve the disposal of the following textbooks and machine from the Metuchen High School:
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DEPT
|
QTY
|
TITLE
|
©
|
# YEARS OLD
|
PUBLISHER
|
ISBN
|
Book Type
|
|
Math
|
34
|
Big Ideas Math (green)
|
2014
|
10
|
Big Ideas Learning
|
978-1-60840-449-0
|
hardcover
|
|
Math
|
42
|
Big Ideas Math (green)
|
2014
|
10
|
Big Ideas learning
|
978-1-60840-449-0
|
hardcover
|
|
Math Advanced
|
45
|
Big Ideas Math Advanced 1 (orange)
|
2014
|
10
|
Big Ideas Learning
|
978-1-60840-526-8
|
hardcover
|
|
Math Advanced
|
31
|
Big Ideas Math Advanced 1 (orange)
|
2014
|
10
|
Big Ideas Learning
|
978-1-60840-526-8
|
hardcover
|
|
Math
|
3
|
Big Ideas Math (green) TE
|
2014
|
10
|
Big Ideas Learning
|
978-1-60840-456-8
|
hardcover
|
|
21st Century
|
18
|
Economics for AP
|
2018
|
6
|
McGraw-Hill
|
978-0-07-900157-3
|
hardcover
|
|
Math
|
29
|
McGraw Hill Algebra 1
|
2014
|
10
|
McGraw-Hill
|
978-0-07-663929
|
hardcover
|
|
Math
|
55
|
McGraw Hill Workbooks
|
2014
|
10
|
McGraw-Hill
|
978-0-07-66029-9
|
softcover
|
|
21st Century
|
13
|
Focus Review Guide to Accompany Economics AP Edition
|
2018
|
6
|
McGraw-Hill
|
978-0-07-900260-0
|
softcover
|
4. Machine Disposal EMS
Move to approve the disposal of the following machine from the Edgar Middle School:
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QTY
|
Item
|
Course Previously used for
|
# YEARS OLD
|
Brand
|
|
1
|
Grizzly 10’ Table Saw
|
Construction6/7, Eng. 8
|
24
|
Grizzly
|
5. Curriculum Writers - Rescind and Approve
Move to rescind and approve the following curriculum writers and amounts for the 2024-2025 school year (Agenda 4/9/24, Section 13, D3):
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Author
|
Subject
|
Amount
|
|
Rescind:
Martin Klee
|
Physics
|
$1,000
|
|
Approve:
Martin Klee
Joseph Keagle
|
Modern Physics
Modern Physics
|
$650
$650
|
6. Curriculum Guide
Move to approve the implementation of the following curriculum guide:
|
Curriculum Guide
|
|
Subject/Course
|
Grade
|
|
ESL Elementary Modifications Guide
|
1-5
|
|
Computer Aided Design
|
9-12
|
|
Engineering and Technology
|
9-12
|
|
Computer Science
|
7
|
|
Computer Science
|
8
|
7. Curriculum Maps 2024-2025
Move to approve the implementation of the following curriculum maps for the 2024-2025 school year:
|
Curriculum Maps
|
|
Spanish 5 Curriculum Map
|
9-12
|
|
Honors Art 4 Curriculum Map 9-12
|
9-12
|
8. Curriculum Writers 2024-2025
Move to approve the following Curriculum Writers and amounts for the 2024-2025 school year:
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Subject
|
Author
|
Amount
|
|
Engineering and Technology
|
Kevin Smedley
|
$1,000
|
|
ESL Elementary Modifications Guide
|
Adriana Reyes
|
$1,000
|
|
ESL 6-8
|
Ellen Park
|
$1,000
|
|
Computer Aided Design
|
Martin Klee
|
$1,000
|
|
Computer Science 7
|
Roseanna Misuraca
|
$350
|
|
Computer Science 8
|
Roseanna Misuraca
|
$500
|
|
Digital Graphics 1
|
Kevin Smedley
|
$500
|
|
Digital Graphics 2
|
Kevin Smedley
|
$500
|
|
Spanish 4 and Honors
|
Nick Vosinas
|
$1,000
|
|
French 1 8th Grade
|
Anna Girin
|
$1,000
|
|
French 2
|
Anna Girin
|
$1,000
|
|
French 3
|
Anna Girin
|
$1,000
|
|
German 5
|
Susan Paredes
|
$1,000
|
9. Varsity Tutors
Move to approve Varsity Tutors for Schools, LLC, for the contracted tutoring services for the 2024-2025 school year at no cost.
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Meeting Open to Public (for any topic)
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Announcements
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Motion to Go Into Executive Session (when applicable)
Resolution to Close Meeting
BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to the Sunshine Act, N.J.S. 10:4-12 and 13, that the Board of Education will now meet in executive session to discuss _____________________________________ and that matters discussed will be disclosed to the public as soon as the reason for confidentiality no longer exist.
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Adjournment
