THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
METUCHEN, NEW JERSEY
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025
MEETING AGENDA
of the Metuchen Board of Education
Metuchen High School
400 Grove Avenue
Metuchen, NJ 08840
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Call to Order
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Flag Salute
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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.
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Roll Call
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Mr. Bhatt
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Ms. Killean
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Ms. Cheatham
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Mr. Lifton
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Mr. Derflinger
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Ms. Michaels-LaMorte
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Mr. Glassberg
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Dr. Spigner
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Dr. Johnson-Marcus
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Mr. Suss
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Showcase of Success
❖ Metuchen High School Jazz Ensemble
The Metuchen High School Jazz Ensemble is under the direction of John Messenger. This award-winning ensemble represents the very best of our student musicianship, combining dedication, creativity, and a true passion for jazz. They will be performing Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! arranged by the legendary jazz composer and bandleader Gordon Goodwin, who passed away earlier this month. Goodwin’s writing has shaped modern big band music for decades, and his work continues to inspire young musicians around the world. This arrangement brings his signature energy, swing, and wit to a holiday classic — giving our students an opportunity to honor his legacy through performance.
❖ Sports Champions
Edgar Middle School
Field Hockey
Undefeated Team
Uma Aitken
Emma Begarney
Ella Carroll
Kayla Compertore
Hazel Craft
Violet Craft
Brynn Gawronski
Alexandra Gumbrecht
Mia Hale
Eva Hudda
Charlotte Jung
Madeline Kane
Digmary Rosbellys Mathie Acevedo
Charlotte McHam
Emma Miao
Aleia Micabalo
Elizabeth Molineux
Katherine Molineux
Isabella Pagliughi
Sophia Pelardis
Clara Rush
Renata Skoratko
Emma Wade
MHS Girls Cross Country
Individual
GMC Champion
Ella Andersen
MHS Boys Cross Country
Central Jersey Group 1 Sectional Champions
Myles Bourne
Kai Englert
Asher Greenbaum
William Hajjar
Arturs Krumins
Haruki Li
James Vissichelli
MHS Girls Tennis
White Division Champions
Julia Armour
Ameera Basha
Veronika Bazko
Katy Donohue
Gina Girgus
Sarah Gonzalez
Sofia Gonzalez
Lindsey Kang
Mira Karwowski
Sri Lalitha Khyathi Kodela
Chelsea Lu
Mehuli Mitra
Fatima Rizwan
Jingxi Sun
Chandni Surati
Elina Toteja
MHS Cheerleading
White Division Game Day Champions
Lindsey Aliwalas
Kadijata Bah
Katelyn Chonka
Chloe Contursi
Sofia D'Agnes
Maggie DeNicola
Celeste Falkovich
Goldie Hickey
Anna Knehans
Ava Laneski
Avery Lasher
Alexa Paragano
Vanessa Paragano
Adalina Romano
Claire Veiga
Olivia Yassine
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Meeting Open to the Public (for any topic)
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Presentations
❖ AP, SAT, and ACT Results Presentation - Ed Porowski
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Reports
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Old Business
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New Business
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Approval of Minutes of the Board of Education Meetings
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November 18, 2025
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Special Business Meeting (1)
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November 18, 2025
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Special Business Meeting (2)
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November 18, 2025
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Board Meeting
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Meeting Open to the Public (for any topic)
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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.
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PERSONNEL
Motion/Second/Comments/Roll Call
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Resignation - Paraprofessional
Move to accept the resignation of Marian Sharkawy, Paraprofessional at Edgar School, effective December 4, 2025.
2. Appointment - Leave Replacement
Move to approve the appointment of Bruce Peragallo, Leave Replacement for Michelle Huff, PE/Health Teacher at Edgar Middle School and Metuchen High School, effective November 21, 2025 through approximately January 6, 2026, at a salary of $329.73/day.
3. Salary Adjustment - Certificated Staff
Move to approve a change in base salary for Katie Upshaw, Teacher at Moss School, from Step 1J, $73,300/year, to Step 3J, $76,965/year, as a result of her earning her Master's Degree, effective January 1, 2026.
4. Substitute - Child Study Team
Move to approve Julianne Ulmer to provide substitute Child Study Team services for the 2025-2026 school year at the professional rate of $51/hour.
5. Resignation - Certificated Staff
Move to approve the resignation of Christina Risitano, Teacher at Edgar Middle School, effective January 20, 2026, or earlier if a replacement is hired.
6. Appointment - Paraprofessional
Move to approve the appointment of Rosaria DiLeonardo, Paraprofessional at Campbell School, for the 2025-2026 school year, at a salary of $24,923/year, prorated, effective January 2, 2026 through June 30, 2026.
7. Leave of Absence - Certificated Staff
Move to approve the leave of absence of Lindsay Kaye, Teacher at Edgar Middle School, effective approximately April 6, 2026 through approximately September 25, 2026.
8. Rescind and Approve - Clubs and Co-Curricular Activities
Move to rescind and approve the following co-curricular stipends for the co-curricular activities for the 2025-2026 school year as listed (Agenda 9/30/25, Section 13, A1):
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Name
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Club
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Stipend
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Metuchen High School
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Rescind:
Michelle Huff
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MHS Peer Leadership Advisor (C) 0.5
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$822.00
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Approve:
Mark Mooney
Julie Youngman
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MHS Peer Leadership Advisor (C) 0.25
MHS Peer Leadership Advisor (C) 0.25
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$411.00
$411.00
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Edgar Middle School
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Rescind:
Laurie Toth
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Cheer Club (B)
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$1404
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Approve:
Janine Haulenbeek
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Cheer Club (B)
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$1404
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9. Leave of Absence - Extension
Move to extend the leave of absence of Lauren Spanier, Teacher at Edgar Middle School, through approximately April 10, 2026 (Agenda 3/11/25, Section 13 A9).
10. Leave Replacement - Extension
Move to extend the appointment of Robin Gill, Leave Replacement for Lauren Spanier, Teacher at Edgar School, through approximately April 13, 2026 (Agenda 9/30/25, Section 13 A11).
11. Leave of Absence - Certificated Staff
Move to approve the leave of absence of Lindsay Nalepa, Teacher at Metuchen High School, effective approximately January 13, 2026 through approximately February 10, 2026.
12. Salary Adjustment – Secretary Longevity
Move to approve a change in total salary for Theresa Coleman, Secretary, from $54,921/year to $55,421/year as a result of beginning her 10th year of service, effective January 1, 2026.
13. Paraprofessional Mentor
Move to approve the following staff to serve as a Paraprofessional Mentor to new paraprofessionals for the 2025-2026 school year at Edgar Middle School for a stipend in the amount of $250:
14. Supplemental Instruction
Move to approve the following certified staff to provide Supplemental Instruction as needed for the 2025-2026 school year at the rate of $62/hr:
15. Curriculum Writer
Move to approve the following curriculum writer and amount for the 2025-2026 school year:
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Subject
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Author
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Amount
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Intro to Film
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Amanda Shorr
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$500.00
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16. MHS 2025 Footlighters Fall Stipend
Move to approve the following staff member for the below assignment related to the Footlighters Production, The Crucible. All payments will be reimbursed from the MHS Footlighters account:
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Name
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Assignment
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Payment
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Amanda Shorr
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Production Assistant
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$500
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17. Volunteer Clubs - Metuchen High School
Move to approve the following volunteer clubs at Metuchen High School for the 2025-2026 school year:
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Volunteer Club
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School
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Advisor
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Black Student Union
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MHS
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Jordan Leitner
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Shark Tank Club
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MHS
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Mark Mooney
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Physics Club
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MHS
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Martin Klee
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Book Club
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MHS
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Charmane Montgomery
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18. Appointment - Volunteer Coaches
Move to approve the following Volunteer Coaches for the 2025-2026 school year as listed, pending criminal history clearance (Agenda 05/23/2025, Section 13, A1):
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Name
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School
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Assignment
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Daniella Pacella
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MHS
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Winter Guard Coach
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Kyree Henry
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EMS
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Boys Basketball Coach
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19. Appointment - Event Staff
Move to approve the following Event Staff for the 2025-2026 school year, at the rate of $55 per event:
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Nick Tay
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Paul Mruczinski
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Marjorie Rosenberg
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Michael Butler
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Chrissy Kremer
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20. Appointment of Substitutes
Move to approve the appointment of substitutes for the 2025-2026 school year as listed on the chart below, effective December 5, 2025, pending completion of substitute training and criminal history clearance:
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2025-2026 Substitutes for Board Approval 12/16/25
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Teacher sub with certification - $125/day
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Teacher sub with bachelor’s degree - $120/day
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Teacher sub with 30+ credits - $115/day
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Nurse sub - $210/day
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Para sub - $105/day
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Nurse 1:1 sub - $280/day
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Sub Name
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Certification/Sub Category
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Sarah Hausser
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Substitute paraprofessional
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Nirva Jansari
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Substitute paraprofessional
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Noelle Cammarano
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Substitute paraprofessional
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Reese Herzog
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Substitute with college credits
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Kathy Busch
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Substitute with teacher cert
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Julianne Ulmer
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Substitute with teacher cert
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Michael Mazzola
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Substitute with teacher cert
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Colin Yerger
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Substitute with college credits
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Jordan Anderson
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Substitute nurse
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Caitlin Sanger
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Substitute paraprofessional
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Marianne Murphy
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Substitute with college degree
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Jaclyn Galligan
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Substitute with college credits
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Felisha Bass
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Substitute paraprofessional
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Carolyn Herrera
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Substitute with college degree
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Henry Busch
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Substitute with college credits
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Ike Busch
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Substitute with college credits
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Lila Weissman
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Substitute paraprofessional
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Manjeet Kaur
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Substitute with college degree
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21. Appointment - Edgar Middle School Volunteer Student Advisor
Move to approve the following Edgar Middle School Student Advisor for the 2024-2025 school year as listed:
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Edgar Middle School
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Advisor
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Club
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Kendall Smith
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Cheer Club
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22. Rescind and Approve - Metuchen High School Coaches
Move to rescind and approve the appointment of the following coaches for the 2025-2026 school year at Metuchen High School (Agenda 05/27/2025, Section 13, A2, and A3):
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Name
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Assignement
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Stipend
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Rescind:
Michelle Huff
Tracey Orcutt
McKenzie Serrano
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Head Softball Coach (Step 3)
Assistant/Freshman Softball Coach (Step 2)
Winter Head Cheerleading Coach (Step 3)
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$10,366
$6,441
$4,050
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Approve:
Tracey Orcutt
Julie Youngman
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Head Softball Coach (Step 1)
Assistant/Freshman Softball Coach (Step 2)
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$9,968
$6,441
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23. Resignation - Paraprofessional
Move to accept the resignation of Kelly Vissichelli, Paraprofessional at Campbell School, effective December 31, 2025.
24. Leave of Absence - Paraprofessional
Move to approve the leave of absence of Farhana Khan, Paraprofessional at Moss School, effective January 26, 2026 through approximately April 24, 2026.
25. Formal Mentor
Move to approve the following formal mentor teacher to work with the following mentee teacher for the 2025-2026 school year:
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New Teacher/Leave Replacement
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School
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Mentor
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Payment Traditional Route $550.00
Alternate Route
$1,000.00
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Maria DiLorenzo
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MHS
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Eileen Wagenblast
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$1,000(prorated)
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26. Mentor Training
Move to approve the following mentor to attend mentor training, for 1 hour at the rate of $51/hour:
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FINANCE
Motion/Second/Comments/Roll Call
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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 October 31, 2025.
2. 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 December 16, 2025 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
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.
3. Budget Transfers
Move to approve budget transfers effective October 31, 2025.
4. Professional Development
Move to approve the following professional development activities as shown on the following chart:
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Start Date
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End Date
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Activity Title
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Name
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Building
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Approved
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Payment
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FFPI Proposal #
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12/5/
2025
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12/5/
2025
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NJSELA Meeting
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Lemerich, Kathryn
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Central Office
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$17.86
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No cost
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12/11/
2025
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12/11/
2025
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Making Sense of Medications: Practical Guidance for CST Members and Counselors
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Siesputowski, Tara
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EMS
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$0
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No cost
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12/18/
2025
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12/18/
2025
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Site Visit for Science Curriculum (Westfield)
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Divanno, Rachel
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EMS
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$0
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No cost
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12/18/
2025
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12/18/
2025
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Site Visit for Science Curriculum (Westfield)
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Robbins, Melissa
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Edgar
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$0
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No cost
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12/18/
2025
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12/18/
2025
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Site Visit for Science Curriculum (Westfield)
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Herzog, Tania
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Central Office
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$0
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No cost
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12/18/
2025
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12/18/
2025
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Site Visit for Science Curriculum (Westfield)
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Lemerich, Kathryn
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Central Office
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$17.86
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No cost
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12/18/
2025
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12/18/
2025
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Site Visit for Science Curriculum (Westfield)
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Lewis, Patricia
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Central Office
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$0
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No cost
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12/18/
2025
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12/18/
2025
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Site Visit for Science Curriculum (Westfield)
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Ronk, Ed
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EMS
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$0
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No cost
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1/5/
2026
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1/5/
2026
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School Climate for Adults: The Elephant in the Room
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Asprocolas, Jennifer
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Central Office
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$195
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Other
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1/5/
2026
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1/5/
2026
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School Climate for Adults: The Elephant in the Room
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Upshaw, Katherine
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Moss
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$195
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FFPI
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26-078
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1/7/
2026
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1/7/
2026
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Make & Take: Meaningful Math for Grade 3-5 Classrooms
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Corrigan, Lauren
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CES
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$249
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FFPI
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26-068
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1/12/
2026
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1/12/
2026
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Successful Strategies to Help Motivate & Engage Struggling Students (6-12)
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Albanese, Edward
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EMS
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$295
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FFPI
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26-069
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1/14/
2026
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1/14/
2026
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PRE-K Today Conference
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Lewis, Patricia
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Central Office
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$180
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Other
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1/23/
2026
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2/20/
2026
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Designing Thinking Classrooms Across Disciplines
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Wang, Jingjing
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MHS
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$300
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FFPI
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26-077
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2/9/
2026
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2/9/
2026
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Practical Strategies for Improving the Behavior of Attention-Seeking, Manipulative and Challenging Students (Grades 3-12)
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McLaughlin, Beth
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EMS
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$295
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FFPI
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26-076
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2/18/
2026
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2/18/
2026
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Fractions to Functions
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Logan, Karen
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EMS
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$179
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FFPI
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26-075
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2/26/
2026
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2/26/
2026
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Cracking the Code: Practical Strategies for Supporting Students with Dyscalculia (3-8)
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Corrigan, Lauren
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CES
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$200.40
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FFPI
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26-070
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2/26/
2026
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2/26/
2026
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Cracking the Code: Practical Strategies for Supporting Students with Dyscalculia (3-8)
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McLaughlin, Beth
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EMS
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$179
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FFPI
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26-071
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2/26/
2026
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2/26/
2026
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Cracking the Code: Practical Strategies for Supporting Students with Dyscalculia(3-8)
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Logan, Karen
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EMS
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$179
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FFPI
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26-072
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3/18/
2026
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3/18/
2026
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2026 FLENJ Annual Conference
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Cermak, Danielle
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MHS
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$204
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FFPI
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26-073
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3/24/
2026
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3/24/
2026
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Modeling In the Middle: Proportional Reasoning and Algebraic Thinking
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Logan, Karen
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EMS
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$179
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FFPI
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26-074
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3/27/
2026
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3/27/
2026
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Building Thinking Classrooms with Peter Liljedahl
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Cundari, Richard
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MHS
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$325
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FFPI
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26-089
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3/27/
2026
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3/27/
2026
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Building Thinking Classrooms with Peter Liljedahl
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Porowski, Edward
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Central Office
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$375
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Other
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3/27/
2026
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3/27/
2026
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Building Thinking Classrooms with Peter Liljedahl
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Connors, Shannon
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EMS
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$325
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FFPI
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26-087
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3/27/
2026
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3/27/
2026
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Building Thinking Classrooms with Peter Liljedahl
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Logan, Karen
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EMS
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$325
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FFPI
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26-085
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3/27/
2026
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3/27/
2026
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Building Thinking Classrooms with Peter Liljedahl
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Nalepa, Lindsay
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MHS
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$365
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FFPI
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26-088
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3/27/
2026
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3/27/
2026
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Building Thinking Classrooms with Peter Liljedahl
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Solomon, Adero
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MHS
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$343.58
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FFPI
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26-081
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3/27/
2026
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3/27/
2026
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Building Thinking Classrooms workshop with Peter Liljedahl
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Dees, Amy
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MHS
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$325
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FFPI
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26-086
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3/27/
2026
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3/27/
2026
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Building Thinking Classrooms with Peter Liljedahl
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Caponigro, Emily
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MHS
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$342.73
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FFPI
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26-080
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|
3/27/
2026
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3/27/
2026
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Building Thinking Classrooms with Peter Liljedahl
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Latta, William
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MHS
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$342.73
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FFPI
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26-079
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3/27/
2026
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3/27/
2026
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Building Thinking Classrooms with Peter Liljedahl
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Tortolani, Stephanie
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MHS
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$331.06
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FFPI
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26-083
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3/27/
2026
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3/27/
2026
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Building Thinking Classrooms with Peter Liljedahl
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Herzog, Tania
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Central Office
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$325
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Other
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3/27/
2026
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3/27/
2026
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Building Thinking Classrooms with Peter Liljedahl
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Jaworski, Trey
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MHS
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$342.73
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FFPI
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26-082
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3/27/
2026
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3/27/
2026
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Building Thinking Classrooms with Peter Liljedahl
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Stevens, Jonathan
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MHS
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$100
$225
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FFPI
Other
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26-084
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3/25/
2026
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3/27/
2026
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School Transportation Supervisors Conference in Atlantic City
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Plancher, Marissa
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Central Office
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not to exceed $900 (reg fee, hotel, mileage, tolls, parking, meals)
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Other
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5. Change Order M&M Construction
Move to approve the change orders as listed below:
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Change Order #
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Description
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Amount
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30
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PCO#66FR1 Dated 9/3/2025 MHS Musco-PJ Smith 7/31/25-8/7/25 Add: $68,078.09
PCO#66G Dated 10/31/2025 – MHS Musco-PJ Smith Add: $5,950.39
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$74,028.48
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6. Nonpublic Security Aid
Move to approve the following nonpublic security aid for the 2025-2026 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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CDW-G
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1
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8570527
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Dell CTO OCM1250U5-235T 32 WIIP
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$1,875.00
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$,1875.00
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Metuchen Christian Academy
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CDW-G
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2
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4936932
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AXIS 2N IP SOLO BACKPLATE
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$65.63
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$131.26
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Metuchen Christian Academy
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CDW-G
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2
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7057175
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2N-INTERCOM STATION WEDGE
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$39.37
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$78.74
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Metuchen Christian Academy
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CDW-G
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3
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5764716
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2N-INDOOR TOUCH-20 TOUCH PANEL
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$812.00
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$2,436.00
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Metuchen Christian Academy
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CDW-G
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3
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5107736
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AXIS 2N DESK STAND FOR 2N INDOOR
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$153.51
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$460.53
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Metuchen Christian Academy
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CDW-G
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3
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7753495
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AXIS 2N DEVISE SUBLY
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$34.82
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$104.46
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Metuchen Christian Academy
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CDW-G
|
1
|
7972855
|
LTW WEST ORANGE CONOVIT RACEWAY CONNECTOR
|
$571.46
|
$571.46
|
|
Metuchen Christian Academy
|
CDW-G
|
5
|
7972512
|
LTW NETWORK DROP INSTALL MAT
|
$217.04
|
$1085.20
|
|
Metuchen Christian Academy
|
CDW-G
|
1
|
7058570
|
BRIVO SGL GANG TRI-TECH
|
$348.79
|
$348.79
|
|
Metuchen Christian Academy
|
CDW-G
|
1
|
7826558
|
BRIVO ACCESS SRD READER T2LIC
|
$121.90
|
$121.90
|
|
Metuchen Christian Academy
|
CDW-G
|
1
|
MISC
|
REMEE/COMPOSITE CABLE
|
$780.00
|
$780.00
|
|
Metuchen Christian Academy
|
CDW-G
|
1
|
8114053
|
LTW MAG LOCK HARDWARE-DOUBLE
|
$1952.18
|
$1952.18
|
|
Metuchen Christian Academy
|
CDW-G
|
2
|
8035685
|
LTW INSTALLATION MATERIAL DER CAM
|
$202.63
|
$405.26
|
|
Metuchen Christian Academy
|
CDW-G
|
1
|
MISC
|
MISC
|
$12, 306.00
|
$12,306.00
|
|
Metuchen Christian Academy
|
CDW-G
|
1
|
4936816
|
AXIS 2N IP SOLO SURFACE MOUNT
|
$1,325.83
|
$1,325.83
|
|
St Francis Cathedral School
|
Hogan Security Group LLC
|
2
|
Misc
|
Wood Door Unfinished
|
$1,528.20
|
$3,056.40
|
|
St Francis Cathedral School
|
Hogan Security Group LLC
|
2
|
Select
|
SL300 x 83" x WD - Hinge - Continuous
|
$515.20
|
$1,030.40
|
|
St Francis Cathedral School
|
Hogan Security Group LLC
|
2
|
VonDuprin
|
98L x 996L(#06) x 299 x 3-0 x US26D - Exit Device Rim
|
$2,587.70
|
$5,175.40
|
|
St Francis Cathedral School
|
Hogan Security Group LLC
|
2
|
Schlage
|
20-021 C x 626 - Cylinder Rim
|
$97.24
|
$194.48
|
|
St Francis Cathedral School
|
Hogan Security Group LLC
|
4
|
Ives
|
8400 4"H X 34" x B-CS x US32D - Kick Plate
|
$42.13
|
$168.52
|
|
St Francis Cathedral School
|
Hogan Security Group LLC
|
2
|
LCN
|
4040XP.RWPA.689 X 689 - Closer
|
$400.95
|
$801.90
|
|
St Francis Cathedral School
|
Hogan Security Group LLC
|
1
|
VonDuprin
|
4954 x 7-2 x SP28 -Removable Mullion
|
$792.78
|
$792.78
|
|
St Francis Cathedral School
|
Hogan Security Group LLC
|
2
|
NGPFull
|
L-PC-1/4" - FRA-GT118 -High Impact Rated Glass w/lite $ kit and Glazing Tape
|
$114.40
|
$228.80
|
|
St Francis Cathedral School
|
Hogan Security Group LLC
|
20
|
Stock-LBR
|
HCESC Technician Labor
|
$190.00
|
$3,800.00
|
|
St Francis Cathedral School
|
Hogan Security Group LLC
|
1
|
Misc
|
Wood Doors -Active leaf unfinished sq. lite kit w/ glass
|
$1,213.20
|
$1,213.20
|
|
St Francis Cathedral School
|
Hogan Security Group LLC
|
1
|
Misc
|
Wood Door - Inactive leaf unfinished sq lite kit
|
$1,383.30
|
$1,383.30
|
|
St Francis Cathedral School
|
Hogan Security Group LLC
|
1
|
Sargent
|
SC-l0XG0S x LL x 0-bitted x US 26D Cyl lockset w/thru bolts
|
$817.67
|
$817.67
|
|
St Francis Cathedral School
|
Hogan Security Group LLC
|
2
|
Select
|
SL57 CL HD600 x 83" x WD/SDTF x Cl Hinge Continuous
|
$230.40
|
$460.80
|
|
St Francis Cathedral School
|
Hogan Security Group LLC
|
2
|
Rockwood
|
555 x US26D - Flush Bolt -Manual (Extension)
|
$16.49
|
$32.98
|
|
St Francis Cathedral School
|
Hogan Security Group LLC
|
4
|
Ives
|
8400 4"H X 34" x B-CS x US32D - Kick Plate
|
$42.13
|
$168.52
|
|
St Francis Cathedral School
|
Hogan Security Group LLC
|
2
|
LCN
|
4040XP.RWPA.689 X 689 -Closer
|
$400.95
|
$801.90
|
|
St Francis Cathedral School
|
Hogan Security Group LLC
|
20
|
Stock-LBR
|
HCESC Technician Labor
|
$190.00
|
$3,800.00
|
|
St Francis Cathedral School
|
Hogan Security Group LLC
|
4
|
Stock-LBR
|
HCESC Evaluation Services - Survey & engineering
|
$190.00
|
$760.00
|
|
St Francis Cathedral School
|
Hogan Security Group LLC
|
7
|
Misc
|
Unfinished Classroom Door USA/Masonite Wood Door w/1/2 Glass & 2 Bottom Applied Panels
|
$1,375.20
|
$9,626.40
|
|
St Francis Cathedral School
|
Hogan Security Group LLC
|
7
|
NGPFull
|
L-PC-1/4' - FRA-GT118 - High Impact Rated Glass w/Lite kit and Glazing Tape
|
$114.40
|
$800.80
|
|
St Francis Cathedral School
|
Hogan Security Group LLC
|
7
|
Select
|
SL300 x 83" x SDTF - Hinge - Continuous
|
$515.20
|
$3,606.40
|
|
St Francis Cathedral School
|
Hogan Security Group LLC
|
7
|
Sargent
|
SC-10XG05 x LL x 0-bitted x US26D - Cyl Lockset (w/thru-bolts)
|
$839.75
|
$5,878.25
|
|
St Francis Cathedral School
|
Hogan Security Group LLC
|
14
|
Ives
|
8400 4"H X 34" x B-CS x US32D - Kick Plate
|
$42.13
|
$589.82
|
|
St Francis Cathedral School
|
Hogan Security Group LLC
|
7
|
LCN
|
4040XP.RWPA.689 X 689 - Closer
|
$400.95
|
$2,806.65
|
|
St Francis Cathedral School
|
Hogan Security Group LLC
|
70
|
Stock-LBR
|
HCESC Technician Labor
|
$190.00
|
$13,300.00
|
|
St Francis Cathedral School
|
Open Systems Integrators
|
1
|
N/A
|
Remove and replace the camera at the school’s front entrance
|
$3,268.79
|
$3,268.79
|
7. Nonpublic Technology Aid
Move to approve the following nonpublic technology aid for the 2025-2026 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:
|
School
|
Vendor
|
QTY
|
Item #
|
Description
|
Price
|
Total
|
|
Metuchen Christian Academy
|
CDW-G
|
6
|
8321042
|
DELL PRO 24 ALL-IN-ONE QC2451 ALL-IN-ONE 300 T 3.4 GHZ-8 GB-SSD 256 G
|
$701.52
|
$4,209.12
|
8. Home Instruction
Move to approve the Living Room of Princeton to provide home instruction services as needed at the rate of $65/hour.
9. Appointment - Speech Pathologists
Move to approve Express It Speech Language Pathologists to provide the following services at the listed rates for the 2025-2026 school year:
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Speech Evaluation at a rate of $300/evaluation
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Oral Motor/Feeding Evaluation at a rate of $300/evaluation
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Comprehensive Functional Evaluation at a rate of $500/evaluation
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Speech Therapy at a rate of $200/hour
-
Feeding Therapy/Feeding Training at a rate of $200/hour
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POLICY
Motion/Second/Comments/Roll Call
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Suspensions
The Board hereby acknowledges receipt of the suspension report summary for November 17, 2025 - December 12, 2025.
2. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
Move to affirm the findings of the previously reported case.
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EMS102025001
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EMS102825001
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METHS111325001
3. Second Reading of Policies and Regulations
Move to approve the second readings of the following policies and regulations:
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P 6220 Budget Preparation (M)
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P 6111 Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Program (M)
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P 1636.01 Notification of Promotion, New Job, and Transfer Opportunities
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P 0173 Duties of Public-School Accountant
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P 0143 Board Member Election and Appointment
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P 0177 Professional Services (M)
-
P 0174 Legal Services (M)
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R 6220 Budget Preparation
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R 6111 Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Program (M)
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P 1648.15 Recordkeeping for Healthcare Settings In School Buildings –
Covid-19 (M) (Abolished)
4. First Reading of Policies and Regulations
Move to approve the first readings of the following policies and regulations:
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P 2530 Resource Materials (Revised)
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R 2530 Resource Materials (Revised)
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P 2535 Library Material (M) (New)
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R 2535 Library Material (M) (New)
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P 9130 Public Complaints
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R 9130 Public Complaints
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CURRICULUM
Motion/Second/Comments/Roll Call
1. Field Trips
Move to approve the following field trips for students in the Metuchen School District as shown:
|
School
|
Destination
|
Class/Group/
Purpose
|
Teachers/
Advisors
|
Date(s)
|
No. Of Students
|
Board Cost- Transportation
|
Number of Subs Needed
|
|
EMS/
MHS
|
Christkindl-markt Bethlehem
(PA)
Previously approved on the 10/28/25 agenda
|
Grades 7-12; Students will experience a German Christmas Market very much like the Christmas markets that exist in cities across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland during the holidays. Students will be exposed to German food, music, and holiday culture.
|
Rachel DiVanno, Michele Brinkerhoff, Ashley Bosgra, Ilana Kurtin, Stefeny Krombholz, Caroline Forde, Lisa Chango, Nick Tay and John Messenger
|
12/11/
2025
|
90
|
$0
|
7 subs needed
|
|
MHS
|
Campbell
|
Grades 10-12; Members of the Varsity Girls Basketball Team will perform a skills exhibition for morning physical education classes at Campbell School.
|
Kathy Glutz
|
1/8/
2026
|
12
|
$60
|
no sub needed
|
|
MHS
|
Woodbridge Center
|
Grade 12, 18-21 Program: This trip will give students the opportunity to practice social and communication goals, utilize problem solving strategies and apply academic and technical skills in authentic recreation and leisure settings
|
Dawn Valovcin, Michelle Schutz, Joe DiMeglio, Marilyn Levine
|
1/9/
2026
|
6
|
$60
|
no subs needed
|
|
CES and EMS
|
We Rock The Spectrum Kids Gym
|
Grades 3-8; SL 1.4 Describe people, places, things, and events with relevant detail, expressing ideas and feelings clearly. 0.1.2 Express ideas for activities and initiate discussions.
|
Brian Jeney, Lorianne DiSerio, Alexis
Wolford, Michelle Duggan, Brendan McCunney, Emily Bianchi, Alexandra Ryan, Joyee Mondal
|
1/9/
2026
|
8
|
$60
|
no subs needed
|
|
MHS
|
Union County VoTech
|
Grades 9-12; FRC kick off is the opening event for the robotics team build season. At the event, this year's competition rules will be explained and materials provided.
|
Kevin Smedley
|
1/10/
2026
(Saturday)
|
30
|
$240
|
no subs needed
|
|
MHS
|
Edgar
|
Grades 9-12; The MHS GSA received a grant last year to create a traveling LGBTQ+ library. Their aim is to bring the library to the middle school to increase access to affirming fiction and nonfiction texts. Edgar students will be able to check out the books from the HS students, and a display of available texts will remain at Edgar for the remainder of the week.
|
Ann Leghorn-
Orapallo
|
1/14/
2026
|
12
|
$10; 1 way drop off only; Students will be dismissed from EMS
|
no subs needed
|
|
MHS
|
Piscataway High School
|
Grades 9-12; Students on the mock trial team to participate in scrimmages in order to prepare for our competition
|
Kevin Smedley
|
1/17/
2026
(Saturday)
|
11
|
$240
|
no subs needed
|
|
MHS
|
Middlesex County Courthouse
|
Grades 9-12; Students will compete in Mock Trial Competition
|
Kevin Smedley
|
1/26/
2026
(after-
school)
|
11
|
$120
|
no subs needed
|
|
MHS
|
Middlesex County Courthouse
|
Grades 9-12; Students will compete in Mock Trial Competition
|
Kevin Smedley
|
1/27/
2026
(after-
school)
|
11
|
$120
|
no subs needed
|
|
MHS
|
Middlesex County Courthouse
|
Grades 9-12; Students will participate in the Mock Trial Semifinal Competition. If the team does not qualify, the bus transportation will be canceled.
|
Kevin Smedley
|
1/28/
2026
(after-
school)
|
11
|
$120
|
no subs needed
|
|
MHS
|
Middlesex County Courthouse
|
Grades 9-12; Students will participate in the Mock Trial Semifinal Competition. If the team does not qualify, the bus transportation will be canceled.
|
Kevin Smedley
|
1/29/
2026
|
11
|
$120
|
no subs needed
|
|
MHS
|
Highland Park Senior Center
|
Grades 9-12; Students of Asian Heritage Club will be performing Lion and Dragon Dance to Highland Park Seniors
|
Yoko Kato
|
2/23/
2026
|
18
|
$75
|
1 sub needed
|
|
MHS
|
Moss
|
Grades 10-12; Varsity Girls Basketball Team will visit Moss School for Read Across America Day to read to kindergarten students
|
Kathy Glutz
|
3/2/26
|
12
|
$60
|
no sub needed
|
|
CES
|
Metuchen Public Library
|
Grade 1; Students will tour the children's department and participate in a storytime. They will receive their own library cards and learn about the resources available to them through the library.
|
Rebecca Klein, Emily Vanderhoff and Michella Maldonado
|
4/8/
2026
|
29
|
$0(walking trip)
|
1 sub needed(afternoon only)
|
|
CES
|
Metuchen Public Library
|
Grade 1; Students will tour the children's department and participate in a storytime. They will receive their own library cards and learn about the resources available to them through the library.
|
Rebecca Klein, Rupel Conzo, Tara Palmieri, Candace Evans, Ellissa Cadel
|
4/15/
2026
|
43
|
$0(walking trip)
|
1 sub needed(afternoon only)
|
|
CES
|
Metuchen Public Library
|
Grade 1; Students will tour the children's department and participate in a storytime. They will receive their own library cards and learn about the resources available to them through the library.
|
Rebecca Klein, Megan Shapiro, Julie Anderson, Bailey Tocci
|
4/22/
2026
|
42
|
$0(walking trip)
|
1 sub needed(afternoon only)
|
|
CES
|
Metuchen Public Library
|
Grade 1; Students will tour the children's department and participate in a storytime. They will receive their own library cards and learn about the resources available to them through the library.
|
Rebecca Klein, Nicole Hanson, Tara Pata
|
4/29/
2026
|
44
|
$0(walking trip)
|
1 sub needed(afternoon only)
|
|
MHS
|
Repertorio Espanol
|
Grades 9-12; Students will attend the Spanish language play La Gringa, the longest running off Broadway play in Spanish. The production explores themes of identity, language, culture, family, and community key components of our curriculum. Its focus on Puerto Rican heritage also supports units on the Hispanic Caribbean and immigration.
|
Nick Vosinas, Anais Ortega, Danielle Cermak
|
5/12/
2026
|
30
|
$0
|
3 subs needed
|
|
EMS
|
Medieval Times
|
Grade 7; Students will be able to summarize the contribution that knights had regarding chivalry. Civics - Students will be able to interpret different perspectives and their implications.
|
Michael Butler, Linda Donohue, Pam Stead, Ed Albanese, Andrea Elton, Andrew Southern, John Butler, Shannon Connors
|
6/3/
2026
|
200
|
$0
|
8 subs needed
|
|
MHS
|
EF Tour to Spain
|
Grades 10-12; Students will visit several regions of Spain, allowing them to engage directly with native speakers and experience Spanish art, history, architecture, and cuisine. They will also encounter the country’s linguistic diversity through local dialects.
|
Nick Vosinas, Anais Ortega, Ashley Bosgra, Danielle Cermak, Chris Giddes, Brian Stike, Anne Girin, John Cathcart
|
Spring break 2027-
10 day trip
|
45
|
TBD once flights are provided in 26-27 school year
|
TBD based on student enrollment
|
2. Professional Development
Move to approve Wellspring Center for Prevention to provide character development lessons, using the Why Try program resource at Edgar Middle School, not to exceed $5,400 (Title IV funded).
3. Student Intern
Move to approve the placement of the following student intern from Phoenix University in the Metuchen Public School District during the 2025-2026 school year:
|
Name
|
School
|
Supervisor
|
|
Abeera Faizan
|
Campbell
|
Jeremy Barnes
|
4. Student Intern
Move to approve the placement of the following student intern from Goucher College in the Metuchen Public School District during the 2025-2026 school year:
|
Name
|
School
|
Supervisor
|
|
Farrah Grubman
|
Campbell
|
Sandy Vorensky
|
5. Student Observers
Move to approve the following student observers from Rutgers Mason Gross School of Arts Program, at Edgar Middle School and Metuchen High School for the 2025-2026 school year:
|
Student Name
|
School
|
Cooperating Teacher
|
|
Mr. Brayan Stewart
|
Metuchen HS, Edgar MS
|
John Messenger
|
|
Mr. Erol Yilmaz
|
Metuchen HS, Edgar MS
|
John Messenger
|
|
Ms. Mallory Prichet
|
Metuchen HS, Edgar MS
|
John Messenger
|
|
Ms. Paige Liloia
|
Metuchen HS, Edgar MS
|
Stefeny Stofa-Krombholz
|
|
Mr. Ryan Kalin
|
Metuchen HS, Edgar MS
|
Stefeny Stofa-Krombholz
|
|
Ms. Julia Ravenna
|
Metuchen HS, Edgar MS
|
Stefeny Stofa-Krombholz
|
----------------------------end of curriculum section--------------------------
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Meeting Open to Public (for any topic)
-
Announcements
-
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.
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Adjournment
