Board Meeting - March 9, 2021
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Submitted by ctaylor on Fri, 03/05/2021 - 6:20pm
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Friday, March 5, 2021 - 6:15pm
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
METUCHEN, NEW JERSEY
TUESDAY, MARCH 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
- Campbell School Governor’s Educator of the Year Recipients – Mr. Joe Fitzgibbon and Ms. Kelly Vissichelli
6.Meeting Open to the Public (for any topic)
7.Presentations
- Review of Athletic Co-Curricular, Curriculum and Special Education/Mental Health Initiative 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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February 23, 2021
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Special Business Meeting (1)
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February 23, 2021
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Special Executive Meeting (2)
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February 23, 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)
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
- FINANCE
Motion/Second/Comments/Roll Call
- 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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Vendor
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QTY
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Item #
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Description
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Unit Price
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Total
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St. Francis Cathedral School
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Apple Inc.
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1
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MYN32LL/A
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10.2-inch iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular 32 GB
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$429.00
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$429.00
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Apple Inc.
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1
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S7832LL/A
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4-Year AppleCare+for Schools -iPad 8th Gen.
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$79.00
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$79.00
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Apple Inc.
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1
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HNKU2ZM/A
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OtterBox Symmetry Series Case for iPad
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$69.95
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$69.95
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Apple Inc.
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1
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MD821AM/A
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Lightning to USB Camera Adapter
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$29.00
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$29.00
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Apple Inc.
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1
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MMX62AM/A
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Lighning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack
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$9.00
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$9.00
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Apple Inc.
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1
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MXLY2AM/A
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Lightning to USB Cable
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$19.00
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$19.00
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Apple Inc.
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1
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HPFC2VC/A
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Aer Commuter Brief 2
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$145.95
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$145.95
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Open Systems
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1
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Lenel S2-EXT-32-WM
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NetBox web-based access control & monitoring system
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$3,816.00
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$3,816.00
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Open Systems
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2
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Lenel S2-LP-1502
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Multi-port card reader
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$1,794.24
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$3,588.48
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Open Systems
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8
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Lenel S2-MR-52-S3
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Card reader interface
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$607.68
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$4,861.44
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Open Systems
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2
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Lenel LNLAL400ULX
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110VAC Power Supply 12VDC
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$387.20
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$774.40
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Open Systems
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10
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Lenel LNL-CONV4
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Adapter plate
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$22.40
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$224.00
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Open Systems
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1
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Miscellaneous materials
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Interior conduit, wiremold, junction boxes, hangers
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$500.00
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$500.00
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Open Systems
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8
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Proj. Management Labor
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Hourly rate
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$145.00
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$1,160.00
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Open Systems
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4
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Proj. Engineering Labor
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Hourly rate
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$150.00
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$600.00
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Open Systems
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8
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Proj. Programming Labor
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Hourly rate
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$140.00
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$1,120.00
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Open Systems
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40
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Foreman Installation Labor
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Hourly rate
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$140.28
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$5,611.20
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Open Systems
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40
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Journeyman Installation Labor
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Hourly rate
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$121.97
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$4,878.80
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Open Systems
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4
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Training Labor
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Hourly rate
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$140.00
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$560.00
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Open Systems
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1
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ExacqVision IP04-08T-R2A
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IP2U recorder w/4 IP camera licenses exacqVis server
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$3,432.00
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$3,432.00
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web/mobile software, Win7 , HDMI, DVI, Display port
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Open Systems
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5
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Samsung SCO-6023R
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Wisenet 1080p bullet camera
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$122.50
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$612.50
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Open Systems
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5
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Samsung SBO-100B1
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Back box for SCO-6023R
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$34.30
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$171.50
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Open Systems
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7
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Samsung HCD-6020R
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Wisnet 1080p interior dome camera
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$147.00
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$1,029.00
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Open Systems
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7
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Samsung SBP-120WMW
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Indoor wall mount
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$17.50
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$122.50
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Open Systems
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7
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SBP-300HM7
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Hanging mount
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$34.30
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$240.10
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Open Systems
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1
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Samsung SPE-1610
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16 channel encoder
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$955.50
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$955.50
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Open Systems
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1
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HD6-24
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24 port patch panel
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$191.12
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$191.12
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Open Systems
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1
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USW-PRO-24-POE
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24 port PoE managed switch
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$762.99
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$762.99
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Open Systems
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1
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SAV18D
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Power Supply
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$139.99
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$139.99
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Open Systems
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1
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VWM-BP-3610-WT
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Vertical wall mount
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$448.00
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$448.00
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Open Systems
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1
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VWM-SD-26-WT-U
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Door for wall mount
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$192.80
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$192.80
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Open Systems
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1
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254245
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Cat5e Cable 1000 Ft
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$235.35
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$235.35
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Open Systems
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1
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Misc
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Miscellaneous installation materials
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$250.00
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$250.00
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Open Systems
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2
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Proj. Management Labor
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Hourly rate
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$145.00
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$290.00
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Open Systems
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16
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Foreman Installation Labor
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Hourly rate
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$140.28
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$2,244.48
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Open Systems
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16
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Journeyman
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Hourly rate
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$121.97
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$1,951.52
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Open Systems
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4
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Programming Labor
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Hourly rate
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$125.00
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$500.00
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- Kaleidoscope Education Solutions
Move to approve Kaleidoscope Education Solutions to provide related services, as needed, at the following rates:
* Occupational Therapy Services- $85 per hour
* Speech Therapy Services- $85 per hour
* Occupational Therapy Evaluations- $375 per evaluation
* Speech Therapy Evaluations- $400 per evaluation
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Resolution authorizing application to be made to the Commissioner of Education for approval of the schematic plans for the district mechanical renovations projects, any required amendment to the long range facilities plan and other related actions.
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE BOROUGH OF METUCHEN IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY as follows:
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1. The Board President, the Superintendent of Schools, the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, the Project Architect, Bond Counsel and other appropriate representatives of the Board (the “Board Representatives”) are hereby authorized to submit the schematic plans to NJDOE for school capital projects involving construction of Mechanical Renovations at Metuchen High School, Edgar Middle School, Campbell Elementary School and Moss Elementary School and related improvements, as necessary (the “Project”), which plans are hereby approved in forms prepared by EI Associates (the “Project Architect”), together with such other information as may be required, to the State Department of Education for approval as a capital project, and to make application to the Commissioner of Education for approval of the schematic plans and the Project and, if necessary, any required amendment to the long-range facilities plan, in accordance N.J.A.C. 6A:26-2.1(f), 6A:26-2.3, 6A:26-3.1 and 6A:26-3.11. The project will be funded from capital reserve and / or ESSER II funds.
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2. The Project Architect has heretofore been authorized and delegated the responsibility to prepare the plans and specifications for the Project in consultation with and under the supervision of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, who has heretofore been delegated the responsibility to work with the Project Architect for this purpose on behalf of the Board, and such authorizations and delegations are hereby reconfirmed and ratified, all in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-16.3. The reference to officers of this school district herein includes any interim, acting or successor officer holding that position.4. The Board Representatives are hereby authorized to take all steps necessary to implement this resolution and to provide any required notice in a timely manner to prepare for Project financing.
- Professional Development
Move to approve the following professional development activities as shown on the attached chart:
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Start Date
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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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FPPI #
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3/13/2021
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3/13/2021
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GYTO's Level Up Conference
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Levin, Lisa
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Campbell
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$ 159.71
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Other
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3/15/2021
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3/15/2021
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AIM Institute for Learning and Research - Early Literacy Screening Symposium - The Role of Early Identification and its Implication for School Based Interventions
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Jeney, Meghan
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Campbell
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$ -
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No cost
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3/15/2021
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3/15/2021
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AIM Institute- Early Literacy Screening- The Role of Early Identification and It's Implication for School Based Intervention
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Bormann, Kristina
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Campbell
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$ -
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No cost
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3/19/2021
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3/19/2021
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Inclusion Leadership Conference
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Lopes, Sofia
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Campbell
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$ 50.00
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FFPI
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21-077
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3/19/2021
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3/19/2021
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State DOE McKinney Vento Liaison Training
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Gupta, Brenda
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Central Off
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$ -
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No cost
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- POLICY
- Suspensions
The board hereby acknowledges receipt of the suspension report summary for February 22 to March 5, 2021.
2. First Reading of Policies and Regulations
Move to approve the first reading of the following policies and regulations:
P 0145 Board Member Resignation and Removal
P 0164.6 Remote Public Board Meetings During
A Declared Emergency (New)
A Declared Emergency (New)
R 1642 Earned Sick Leave Law
P 1643 Family Leave (New)
P 3431.1 Family Leave (Abolished)
P 4431.1 Family Leave (Abolished)
P 3431.3 New Jersey Family Leave Insurance Program (Abolished)
P 4431.3 New Jersey Family Leave Insurance Program (Abolished)
P & R 5330.01 Administration of Medical Cannabis
P 7425 Lead Testing of Water in Schools
R 7425 Lead Testing of Water in Schools (New)
P & R 7430 School Safety (Abolished)
P 2415 Every Student Succeeds Act
P 2415.01 Academic Standards, Academic Assessments,
and Accountability (Abolished)
and Accountability (Abolished)
P 2415.02 Title I – Fiscal Responsibilities
P 2415.03 Highly Qualified Teachers (Abolished)
P 2415.05 Student Surveys, Analysis, and/or Evaluations
P & R 2415.20 Every Student Succeeds Act Complaints
P 4125 Employment of Support Staff Members
P 6360 Political Contributions
P 8330 Student Records
P 9713 Recruitment by Special Interest Groups
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- CURRICULUM
Nothing at this time
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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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