Board Meeting - September 22, 2020
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Submitted by ctaylor on Fri, 09/18/2020 - 3:43pm
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Friday, September 18, 2020 - 3:45pm
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
METUCHEN, NEW JERSEY
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
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, The Criterion Sentinel, The Star Ledger, The Metuchen Mirror, and by filing a copy with the Borough Clerk as prescribed by this law.
4.Roll Call
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Mr. Benderly
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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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Mr. Manley
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Mr. Glassberg
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Mr. Suss
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Dr. Johnson-Marcus
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5.Showcase of Success
6.Meeting Open to the Public (for any topic)
7.Presentations/Discussions
8.Reports
- President’s Report
- Superintendent’s Report
- Business Administrator/Board Secretary’s Report
- Committee Reports
9.Old Business
- New Business
11.Approval of Minutes of the Board of Education Meetings
Move to approve the minutes of the following meetings:
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September 8, 2020
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Special Business Meeting (1)
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September 8, 2020
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Special Executive Meeting (2)
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September 8, 2020
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Board Meeting
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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)
Often times 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.
- Personnel
- Finance
- Policy
- Curriculum
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.
- Adjournment
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13. Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools
(at this time the Board will take formal action on the following items)
- PERSONNEL – SEE ATTACHED
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13. Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools
(at this time the Board will take formal action on the following items)
- FINANCE
- Board Secretary’s Report
Move to approve the Board Secretary’s Report as of July 31, 2020.
- Payment of Bills
- Board Secretary’s Certification
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2A.10(d), the Board Secretary has certified that as of September 22, 2020 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
- 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. Professional Development
Move to approve the following professional development activities as shown on the following chart:
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Professional Development for Board Approval 9/22/20
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End Date
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Activity Title
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Last, First Name
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Building
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Requested
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Payment Method
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FFPI #
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6/22/2020
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6/26/2020
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AP College Board - Reader
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Keagle, Joseph
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MHS
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$ -
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No cost
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8/11/2020
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8/11/2020
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Teaching Writing Remotely
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Jeney, Meghan
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CES
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$ -
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No cost
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8/12/2020
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8/12/2020
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Exploring the Student Side of Google Classroom
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Jeney, Meghan
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CES
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$ -
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No cost
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9/22/2020
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10/6/2020
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Anti-Bullying Specialist Certificate
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Evans, Neyda
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EMS
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$ 500.00
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Other
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9/28/2020
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9/28/2020
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RESTORATIVE DISCIPLINE:
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Evans, Neyda
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EMS
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$ 279.00
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Other
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9/29/2020
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9/29/2020
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NJ Leadership Academy
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Cohen, Richard
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C/O
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$ 450.00
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Other
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10/1/2020
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10/4/2020
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SOS Approach to Feeding Conference: When Children Won't Eat: Picky Eaters vs. Problem Feeders - Live Stream Online Conference.
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Filiciello, Isabelle
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CES
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$ 750.00
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FFPI
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10/1/2020
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10/4/2020
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SOS Live Stream Conference
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Peluso, Emily
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Moss
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$ 750.00
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FFPI
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21-026
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11/9/2020
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11/10/2020
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LLI Primary Grades K-2
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Fischer, Laura
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Moss
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$ 635.00
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FFPI
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21-027
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11/23/2020
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11/23/2020
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Creating Culturally Responsive Practices in Schools
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Evans, Neyda
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EMS
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$ -
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No cost
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4. Nonpublic Security Aid
Move to approve the following nonpublic security aid for the 2020-2021 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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WBMason
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50
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UATNG002807
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Non-reflective Traffic Cone 28" 7lb. Orange
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$10.50
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$525.00
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5. Establishment of Petty Cash Funds for the 2020-2021 School Year – Rescission and Approval
Pursuant to N.J.S.A 18A:19-3, move to approve the following adjustment to the petty cash funds established as of July 1, 2020. The individuals responsible for proper disposition of the indicated fund amounts are as follows (Agenda 6/23/20, Section 12 B11):
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Rescind:
Kevin McPeek
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Principal, Edgar Middle School
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$100.00
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Approve:
Suzy Azevedo
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Principal, Edgar Middle School
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$100.00
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13. Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools
(at this time the Board will take formal action on the following items)
- POLICY
Nothing at this time
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- CURRICULUM
Nothing at this time
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