THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

METUCHEN, NEW JERSEY

TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026

MEETING AGENDA

of the Metuchen Board of Education

Metuchen High School

400 Grove Avenue

Metuchen, NJ  08840

1. Call to Order

2. Flag Salute

3. 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.

4. Roll Call

5. Showcase of Success

❖    New Hires

❖    Welcoming of the New Student Board Members

6. Meeting Open to the Public (for any topic)

7. Presentations 

❖    HIB and SSDS Report Period 2 (January 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026) – Dr. Caputo

❖    Guidance: Virtual or Remote Instruction Programs

8. Reports

• President’s Report

• Superintendent's Report

• Committee Reports

• Student Board Members Reports

9. Old Business

10. New Business

11. Approval of Minutes of the Board of Education Meetings

12. Meeting Open to the Public (for any topic)

13. 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.

1. PERSONNEL

Motion/Second/Comments/Roll Call

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2. FINANCE

Motion/Second/Comments/Roll Call

1.  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 July 21, 2026 no budgetary line item accounts have obligations and payments which exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of Education.

________________________________________                  _______________

       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.

2.   Budget Transfers

Move to approve budget transfers effective May 31, 2026.

3.    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 May 31, 2026.

4.    Resolution - Insurance Broker

    The Board of Education in the Borough of Metuchen in the County of Middlesex awarded a Property and Casualty brokerage service contract as an extraordinary unspecifiable service to Schenck agency for the 2026-2027 school year. The consultant is to be paid a commission by the insurance company.

5.    Expenditure

    Move to approve the expenditure of $77,455.88 with WhiteRock Security for technology and instructional subscriptions.

6.    Interlocal Services Agreement

Move to approve the interlocal services agreement between the Metuchen Public Library and the Metuchen Board of Education to share costs of certain library databases. 

7.    Lease Payments

    Move to approve four lease payments for Dell Chromebook computers in accordance with the District’s equipment lease agreements.

8.    Settlement Agreement

    Move to approve the settlement agreement for student #2029111.

9.    Bid For Roof Coating

WHEREAS, on July 16, 2026, the Metuchen Board of Education (“Board”) held a public bid opening for the ECM-12 Roofing Upgrades at Multiple Schools project (“Project”); and

WHEREAS, the Board received ten (10) bids at the public bid opening; and

WHEREAS, the lowest numerical bid was submitted by Pravco, Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, with a base bid of $1,672,660.00, which amount includes a $40,000.00 Allowance; and

WHEREAS, the Board has determined Pravco, Inc. to be the lowest responsible bidder.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1, et seq., the Board hereby awards a contract for the Project to Pravco, Inc. in the amount of $1,672,220.00, which amount includes a $40,000.00 Allowance.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Administrator is authorized to return the bid securities to all but the three (3) lowest bidders, if requested.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the contract for the Project shall be sent to Pravco, Inc. for execution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that up receipt by the Board from Pravoc, Inc. of the partially executed contract, bonds, insurance certificate and other documents required by the contract, that the Business Administrator shall return the bid securities to the remaining bidders.

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3. POLICY

Motion/Second/Comments/Roll Call

1.    Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying

    Move to affirm the findings of the previously reported cases.

• CES060326001

• EMS060526001

• EMS060825001

2.    School Grades

    Move to approve the grades for the the following schools:

• Mildred B. Moss Elementary School, Grades PK through 2nd Grade

• Campbell Elementary School, Grade 3 through Grade 5

• Edgar Middle School, Grade 6 through Grade 8

• Metuchen High School, Grade 9 through Grade 12

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4. CURRICULUM

Motion/Second/Comments/Roll Call

1.    Student Interns

    Move to approve the placement of the following student interns from Rutgers Music Mason Gross School of the Arts in the Metuchen Public School District during the 2026-2027 school year:

2.    Musical Instrument Disposal 

    Approve the disposal of the following instruments which were initially acquired through donations and are currently old, of poor quality and damaged beyond repair:

3.    Administrative Internship

    Move to Approve Lindsey Omark to complete an administrative internship through NJEXCEL under the supervision of Kate Lemerich and Jennifer Asprocolas for the 2026-2027 school year. 

4.    Work Based Learning

    Move to approve work based learning and community based experiences for the Metuchen Internship Learning Experience classes at MHS for the 2026-2027  school year.

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14. Meeting Open to Public (for any topic)

15. Announcements

16. 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.

17. Adjournment