Board Meeting - February 9, 2021
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Submitted by ctaylor on Fri, 02/05/2021 - 4:46pm
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Friday, February 5, 2021 - 4:45pm
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
METUCHEN, NEW JERSEY
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2021
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
- Student Advisory Board
- Review of baseline data, maintenance and custodial budgets – Mr. Harvier
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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January 19, 2021
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Special Business Meeting (1)
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January 19, 2021
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Special Executive Meeting (2)
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January 19, 2021
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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 – see attached
Motion/Second/Comments/Roll Call
- FINANCE
Motion/Second/Comments/Roll Call
- CARES Act Grant (ESSER) Additional Funds
Move to approve the district’s ESSER Grant additional funds for 2020 – through September 30, 2022:
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Title
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Amount
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Description
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ESSER
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$31,806
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Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security
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- Scoreboard
BE IT RESOLVED that a donation of $35,750.00 from Manasquan Bank is hereby accepted pursuant to the terms of a written agreement which is hereby approved.
- RESOLUTION APPROVING THE USE OF COMPETITIVE CONTRACTING
WHEREAS, the Metuchen Board of Education (“Board”) desires to contract with a vendor to procure an elementary school after care school program on behalf of the Board for students in kindergarten through grade 4; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.1(b), the Board may use competitive contracting in lieu of public bidding for procurement of specialized goods and services the price of which exceeds the bid threshold, to hire a for-profit entity or not-for-profit entity to operate, manage or administer recreation or social service programs; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to use competitive contracting to procure the specialized services mentioned above; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.3(a), the Board is required to pass a resolution authorizing the use of competitive contracting for the aforementioned services; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.3(b), N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.4 and N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.5, the competitive contracting process, including the preparation of a request for proposal documentation (“RFP”), solicitation of proposals, and award of a contract based upon the methodology set forth in the aforesaid RFP, must be administered by the Board’s qualified purchasing agent.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.1 et seq., the Metuchen Board of Education hereby authorizes the use of competitive contracting to obtain proposals for the provision of an elementary school after care program for students in kindergarten through grade 4; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Administrator, who also serves the Board in the capacity of Qualified Purchasing Agent, is hereby authorized, and directed to take all necessary steps to implement this action of the Board.
- Acceptance of the 2019-2020 School Year Audit (CAFR)
Move to accept the Comprehensive Audit Financial Report (CAFR), the accompanying Report to Management, and the synopsis prepared by the Superintendent, the Business Administrator, and Suplee, Clooney & Company, with no corrective action necessary for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2020.
- Summer HVAC Work
Approve EI’S proposal dated January 25, 2021 for architectural and engineering services related to HVAC in all four schools.
- OOD Student Tuition
Move to approve an increase in OOD Student Tuition for Student #2029040, due to addition of extraordinary services (1:1 para).
- Renewal of Educational Services Commission of New Jersey Nonpublic Security Aid Program Contract
Move to approve the following contract for renewal as follows:
-Nonpublic Security Aid Program from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2025
- Professional Development
Move to approve the following professional development activities as shown on the attached chart:
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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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11/7/2020
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11/7/2020
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Water Safety Instructor Certification Course
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Thomas, Jim
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MHS
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$ 386.00
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Other
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1/27/2021
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1/27/2021
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Making Summative Decisions: Regional IRR and Recertification Training 2020-2021 Day 3
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Gupta, Brenda
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C/O
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$ 8.00
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Other
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2/2/2021
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2/2/2021
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Child Fatality and Near-Fatality Review Board-Suicide Subcommittee Meeting
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Paredes, Susan
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MHS
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$ -
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No cost
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2/18/2021
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2/20/2021
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NJMEA Virtual Conference
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Flynn, John
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CES
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$ 100.00
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FFPI
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21-063
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2/18/2021
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2/18/2021
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Building Social Relationships through Evidence Based Social Skills Programming for Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Rice, Kathy
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EMS
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$ 175.00
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FFPI
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21-064
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2/18/2021
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2/18/2021
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Legal One HIB Law Update
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Gupta, Brenda
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C/O
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$ 100.00
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Other
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2/22/2021
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2/23/2021
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NJAPHERD Convention
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Mooney, Mark
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EMS
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$ 164.00
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FFPI
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21-054
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2/22/2021
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2/23/2021
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NJAPHERD Convention
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Mooney, Mark
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MHS
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$ 164.00
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FFPI
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21-054
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2/25/2021
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2/25/2021
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NJASCD 5TH Annual Early Childhood Summitt
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Cohen, Richard
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C/O
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$ -
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Other
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2/25/2021
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2/25/2021
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NJASCD 5TH Annual Early Childhood Summitt
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Masters, Sarah
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Moss
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$ 50.00
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FFPI
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TBD
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2/25/2021
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2/25/2021
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NJASCD 5TH Annual Early Childhood Summitt
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McKenna, Katie
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Moss
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$ 50.00
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FFPI
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TBD
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3/2/2021
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3/16/2021
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Reading and Writing Strategies for the Online and In-Person Classroom
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Agnone, Andrea
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EMS
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$ 151.00
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FFPI
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21-065
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3/2/2021
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3/16/2021
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Reading and Writing Strategies for the Online and In-Person Classroom
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Thompson, Lauren
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EMS
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$ 151.00
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FFPI
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21-066
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3/5/2021
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3/5/2021
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Using the Patterns of Strengths and Weaknesses (PSW) Model to Identify Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) and Other Learning Problems
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Theiss, Christina
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EMS
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$ 60.00
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FFPI
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21-061
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3/5/2021
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3/5/2021
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Using the Patterns of Strengths and Weaknesses (PSW) Model to Identify Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) and Other Learning Problems
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Theiss, Christina
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MHS
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$ 60.00
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FFPI
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21-061
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3/8/2021
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3/8/2021
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Mental Health and Trauma-Informed Practices in Schools
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Gupta, Brenda
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CES
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$ -
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No cost
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3/10/2021
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3/10/2021
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NJECC Spring conference
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Williams, Raquel
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CES
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$ -
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No cost
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3/13/2021
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3/13/2021
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Get Your Teach On's Level Up Conference
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Lopes, Sofia
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CES
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$ 159.71
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FFPI
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21-057
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3/15/2021
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3/15/2021
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Legally Compliant IEPs
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Bonassisa, Deneane
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MHS
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$ 100.00
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FFPI
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21-058
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3/24/2021
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3/24/2021
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SEL & Student Engagement Through Arts Education
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Jaye, Ashley
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C/O
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$ 60.00
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Other
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4/13/2021
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4/17/2021
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#SHAPEVirtual National Convention
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Huff, Michelle
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MHS
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$ 275.00
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FFPI
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21-062
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4/21/2021
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4/21/2021
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Preparing for Special Education Mediation & Due Process, Special Ed.
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Bonassisa, Deneane
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MHS
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$ 100.00
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FFPI
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21-059
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4/22/2021
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4/22/2021
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Nectfl Conference on the teaching of Foreign Languages
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Williams, Raquel
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CES
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$ 195.00
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FFPI
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21-060
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- POLICY
Motion/Second/Comments/Roll Call
- Suspensions
The board hereby acknowledges receipt of the suspension report summary for January 18-February 5, 2021.
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- CURRICULUM
Motion/Second/Comments/Roll Call
- Revised Curriculum Guides
Move to approve the revised curriculum guide for the following subject:
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Revised Curriculum Documents
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Subject
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Description
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Music
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MHS Concert Choir
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Music
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MHS Concert Band
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Art
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Grades 5-6
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Art
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Grades 7-8
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Art
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MHS Art 3 Portfolio Development
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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.
- Adjournment
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