THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

METUCHEN, NEW JERSEY

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 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, and by filing a copy with the Borough Clerk as prescribed by this law.

4. Roll Call

5. Showcase of Success

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

7. Presentations 

❖    Safe Return Plan - Dr. Caputo

❖    Open to Public for Comments on Safe Return Plan

8. Reports

• President’s Report

• Superintendent's Report

• Committee 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)

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.

1. PERSONNEL

Motion/Second/Comments/Roll Call

1. Family Medical Leave of Absence

Move to accept the family medical leave of absence of Brian Stike, Assistant Principal at Metuchen High School, effective October 29, 2021 through January 2, 2022.

2. Non-Instructional Stipend Revision

Move to approve the following Non-Instructional Stipend revision for the 2021-2022 school year effective October 18, 2021, as listed (Agenda 7/20/21, Section 13 A11):

3. Clubs and Co-Curricular Activities

Move to approve the following co-curricular stipends at MHS for the 2021-2022 school year (Agenda 8/24/21, Section 13 A14):

4. Appointment - Lunch Aide

Move to approve the following as a lunch aide in Metuchen Public Schools for the 2021-2022 school year, pending criminal history clearance:

5. Coach Appointment Revisions - Metuchen High School

Move to approve the following revisions to the 2021-2022 Metuchen High School Coach Appointments (Agenda 6/22/2021, Section 13 A27 and Agenda 9/28/21, Section 13 A6):

*Represents Adjunct Coach

6. Appointment - Leave Replacement

Move to approve the appointment of Catherine LaMoreaux, as Leave Replacement for MHS English Teacher, effective October 14, 2021 through approximately November 16, 2021, at a rate of $278.38/day.

7. Appointment - Substitutes

Move to approve the additional substitute teachers for the 2021-2022 school year, effective October 13, 2021, pending completion of substitute paperwork and criminal background clearance (Agenda 8/24/2021, Section 13 A5):

8. Appointment - Substitute Paraprofessional

Move to approve the additional substitute paraprofessional for the 2021-2022 school year, effective October 13, 2021, at a rate of $13.75/hour, pending completion of substitute paperwork and criminal background clearance (Agenda 8/24/2021, Section 13 A6):

9.    Appointment - Leave Replacement

     Move to approve the appointment of Sarah Cosenza, Leave Replacement for Laura Fischer, Kindergarten Teacher at Moss School, effective October 25, 2021 through approximately November 12, 2021, or longer if needed, at a rate of $278.38/day.

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2. FINANCE

Motion/Second/Comments/Roll Call

1.  Professional Development

Move to approve the following professional development activities as shown on the following chart:

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3. POLICY

Motion/Second/Comments/Roll Call

    Nothing at this time

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4. CURRICULUM

Motion/Second/Comments/Roll Call

1. Textbook Disposal 

Move to approve the disposal of the following textbook:

2. ESSA Balanced Literacy Coach

Move to approve BDO, Deanne Opatosky, as ESSA Balanced Literacy Coach for the 2021-2022 school year using the following funds from Title IIA $24,234.00, Title IIA carryover $5,306.00 and Title IA carryover $2,960.00.

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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