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BOUND BROOK BOARD OF EDUCATION

MINUTES - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2019 BOUND BROOK HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA

6:30 P.M.

A regular meeting of the Board of Education was held this day in the Bound Brook High School Cafeteria. The order of business and

agenda for the meeting are:

I. CALL TO ORDER 6:39 p.m.

II. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT

The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to insure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to

attend the meetings of public bodies at which time any business affecting their interests is discussed and acted upon. In accordance

with the provisions of this act and Board of Education Policy 0162, the Board of Education of the Borough of Bound Brook has

caused notice of this meeting to be posted in the Board Office and at Bound Brook High School, and mailed or faxed to the Courier

News, Bound Brook Borough Clerk, South Bound Brook Board of Education, and any person who has requested individual notice and

paid the required fee.

III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

IV. ROLL CALL

Present: Tyler Awtry, Michael Bal, William Boehm, Lizethe Martinez, Charity Morris, Camilla Stevens, Dominic Vatalare,

Michele DeFazio

Absent: Mario Meola and Roger Zupko

William Boehm excused himself from the public board of education meeting at 7:53 p.m. and did not return to the meeting.

V. EXECUTIVE SESSION AS NECESSARY

The motion was made by Mr. Boehm and a second by Ms. Stevens at 6:42 p.m. Affirmed by roll call vote.

WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-11, permits the Board of Education to meet in closed session to discuss

certain matters,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education adjourns to closed session to discuss: (select one or more)

1) a matter rendered confidential by federal or state law

2) a matter in which release of information would impair the right to receive government funds

3) material the disclosure of which constitutes an unwarranted invasion of individual privacy

4) a collective bargaining agreement and/or negotiations related to it

5) a matter involving the purchase, lease, or acquisition of real property with public funds

6) protection of public safety and property and/or investigations of possible violations or violations of law

7) pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiations and/or matters of attorney-client privilege

8) specific prospective or current employees unless all who could be adversely affected request an open session

9) deliberation after a public hearing that could result in a civil penalty or other loss

FURTHER RESOLVED, the minutes of this closed session be made public when the need for confidentiality no longer

exists.

VI. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

The Board of Education returned back into public session at 7:16 p.m.

VII. PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS:

None

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VIII. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:

The Teachers of the Year were announced today via email to all staff. Discussed the Dance and Theatre curriculum, the

Board Retreat, School Choice lottery, Strategic Planning Committee and stated that we will provide varsity letters for

robotics competition team participation.

IX. COMMITTEE MEETING REPORTS

Human Resources

Operations

Education

Governance

Safety

Legislative

Somerset County Educational Services Commission – Lizethe Martinez

X. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR AGENDA ITEMS ONLY

In accordance with District Policy 0167 – Public Participation in Board Meetings, members of the public must sign in at the podium,

providing their name, address and group affiliation, if applicable. Please stand at the podium to state your name and address followed

by your public participation agenda items only comment(s) to the Presiding Officer of the meeting only. Your public participation is

limited to three minutes in duration.

Ms. Morris had questions on items #19 and #20 for Dr. Gallagher.

No public Comment

XI. ACTION ITEMS

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the minutes for the following meeting:

Executive Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2018

The Motion was made by Mr. Boehm and a second by Ms. Morris. Affirmed by a voice vote. Mr. Vatalare abstained from

the vote.

Regular and Executive Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2018

The Motion was made by Mr. Bal and a second by Ms. Morris. Affirmed by a voice vote. Mr. Vatalare and Mr. Boehm both

abstained from the vote.

B. COMMUNICATIONS

None

C. COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS

1/7/19-1 REVIEW: HIB Complaint Board Notification - HIB CASES for Bound Brook High School

RESOLVED, in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:37-15(b)(6)(e), the Bound Brook Board of Education

affirms the Superintendent’s report of alleged HIB incidents and investigations for Tracking Numbers: BBHS-5 for the period of

12/11/18-1/7/19.

1/7/19-2 REVIEW: HIB Complaint Board Notification - HIB CASES for Bound Brook Elementary School


affirms the Superintendent’s report of alleged HIB incidents and investigations for Tracking Number: LAMA-1; LAMA-2; SES-12;

SES-13; SES-14; CMS-13; CMS-14 for the period of 12/11/18-1/7/19.


1/7/19-3 APPROVE: HIB Complaint Board Notification - HIB CASES for Bound Brook Elementary School


affirms the Superintendent’s report of alleged HIB incidents and investigations for Tracking Numbers: CMS-9; CMS-10; CMS-11;

CMS-12; SMS-11 for the period of 11/13/18-12/10/18.

The Motion was made by Ms. Morris and a second by Ms. Martinez to approve items #1 to #3. Affirmed by a voice vote. Mr. Vatalare


District and High School

1/7/19-4 Employment – District and High School

RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the following personnel to the positions as listed:

NAME POSITION FUNDING SALARY, STEP EFFECTIVE

DATE

Gallo, Gina

(new position) (pending final

receipt of all appropriate

documents and background

check)

Part-Time Speech

(0.45), District

(PCN to be assigned)

General Budget $25,472.25 – Step A (1)

MA

(0.45 x $56,605)

(pro-rated for the number

of days employed)

2016-2017 Salary/Step

1/9/19 – 6/30/19

Pinter, John (replaces Jill

Talewsky who is on leave)

(pending final receipt of all

appropriate documents)

Leave Replacement

Mathematics,

High School (BQF)

General Budget $50,885 – Step A (1) BA

(pro-rated for the number

of days employed)


1/8/19 – 4/26/19

Petersen, Deanna Alternative School

Teacher

General Budget $35.00 per hour 12/7/18-6/30/19

(All appointments, hours, and placements to be determined by the Superintendent and immediate supervisor.)

1/7/19-5 Student Teacher/Observer/Practicum/Internship Placements - District and High School

RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the following student teacher /observer/practicum placements in the

classes listed below:

NAME PURPOSE SCHOOL/TEACHER TIME PERIOD

Bartkiv, Bogdana Rutgers GSE Internship Placement High School – Angel Menendez 1/22/19-5/17/19

(50 hours)

Devine, Patrick Rutgers GSE Internship Placement High School – Susan Del Conte 1/22/19-5/17/19

(50 hours)

Fischer, Benjamin Rutgers GSE Internship Placement High School – Matthew Hueston 1/22/19-5/17/19

(50 hours) Hallahan, Sean Rutgers GSE Internship Placement High School – Courtney

Nemerofsky

1/22/19-5/17/19

(50 hours)

Phillips, Jordon Rutgers GSE Internship Placement High School – Cynthia D’Andrea 1/22/19-5/17/19

(50 hours) Rodriguez, Vivian Rutgers GSE Internship Placement High School – Rozanna Barqawi 1/22/19-5/17/19

(50 hours)


D. POLICY RESOLUTIONS – DISTRICT AND HIGH SCHOOL

1/7/19-6 Conferences – District and High School

RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the following conferences:

NAME/ASSIGNMENT/

SCHOOL

CONFERENCE/

LOCATION

DATES OBJECTIVE COST

Fischer, Elizabeth - Assistant

Superintendent

Annual Early Childhood Summit -

Monroe Township, NJ

2/11/19 Conference $135.00


Superintendent

Annual Regional Women’s

Educational Leadership Forum –

Garwood, NJ

3/1/19 Conference $40.00


Superintendent

Personnel: Dealing with Difficult

Employees – Monroe, NJ

1/16/19 Conference $149.00

Cann, Matthew – Mathematics

Supervisor, District

AMTNJ: 2019 Annual Winter

Conference – Monroe Township,

NJ

2/7/19 Conference $164.00

Trevidic, Kari – Spanish

Teacher, High School

Increase Motivation and Learning

in your World Language

Classroom – Newark, NJ

1/25/19 Workshop $269.00

(+ $100 Substitute

Cost)

Appezzato, Anthony –

Guidance Counselor, High

School

Montclair State University

Counselor Workshop – Montclair,

NJ

12/7/18 Workshop $0

Steele, Jeffrey – Assistant

Principal/Athletic Director,

High School

DAANJ Conference – Atlantic

City, NJ

3/11/19-

3/13/19

Conference $343.68

(amend amount)

Ryan-Hannaway, Mahon –

Guidance Counselor, High

School

RVCC Principal and Counselor’s

Program – RVCC

12/6/18 Conference $0

Ross, William – Work Study

Career Advisor, High School

Supply Chain Management

Curriculum Showcase –

Piscataway, NJ

1/17/19 Conference $0

Mendez, Maritcelly –

Occupational Therapist,

District

Speech, Occupational and Physical

Therapist Articulation Sessions –

Somerset County Building,

Somerville, NJ

2/22/19 Workshop $0

Martinez, Kristen – Speech

Therapist, District




Somerville, NJ

2/22/19 Workshop $0

Rodriguez, Alamnia – Speech

Therapist, District




Somerville, NJ

2/22/19 Workshop $0

Agoglia, Kelly – Behaviorist,

District

Meeting The Education Needs of

Learners with Autism Spectrum

Disorder Including Family Support

– Monmouth University

1/10/19 Workshop $0


1/7/19-7 Social Events/Class Trip – District and High School

RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the following social event/class trip:

GROUP/CLASS/SCHOOL DESTINATION DATE/S OBJECTIVE COST

Burke, Kevin – Chess Club

Advisor, Grades 9-12

Union County Vocational-

Technical Schools - Scotch Plains,

NJ

3/2/19 &

3/3/19

BBHS Chess

Club

$0



Princeton Day School – Princeton,

NJ

2/2/19 BBHS Chess

Club

$0



YMCA of Westfield, Westfield, NJ 4/14/19 BBHS Chess

Club

$0

Hueston, Matthew and

Kowalczyk, Lauren – Robotics,

Grades 9-12

RVCC – Branchburg, NJ 2/15/19 Robotics $0

1/7/19-8 Second Reading and Adoption of New and Revised Policies/Regulations

RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the second reading and adoption of the following Policies/Regulations as

required by the New Jersey State Department of Education.

POLICY # POLICY TITLE

8550 Unpaid Meal Charges / Outstanding Food Service Charges (Policy)

E. EDUCATION RESOLUTIONS

1/7/19-9 Withdrawing Student for Home Schooling

RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education accepts the parental request to withdraw their child from the district. The parents

will be responsible for providing the education with no cost to the board.

1/7/19-10 Approve of Curriculum for Bound Brook High School

RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the curriculum listed below:

Elements of Dance and Kinesthetic Movement

In this unit, students will recognize choreographic structures, study various styles of movement, begin to create and

demonstrate dance composition, and assess observable dance criteria through informal class performances. In addition,

students will begin to maintain a digital or paper dance portfolio.

History of the Arts and Culture

In this unit, students will explore the history of theater and develop, understand heritage and tradition, historical and cultural

backgrounds.

F. FINANCE RESOLUTIONS

1/7/19-11 Approval of Purchase Orders

RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the Purchase Orders from the General Account for the period of

December 7, 2018 – December 20, 2018 in the amount of $237,627.88 and

FURTHER BE RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education directs that the complete list of all the purchase orders be attached

to and made part of the minutes.


1/7/19-12 Payment of Bills

RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the payment of the attached bills for the period of January 7, 2019 from

the General Account in the amount of $466,429.14 and

FURTHER BE RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education directs that the complete lists of all the bills be attached to and

made part of the minutes.

1/7/19-13 Cafeteria Account Payments

RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the payment of bills for January 7, 2019, in the amount of $116,950.11

and directs that the completed list be attached to and made part of these minutes.

1/7/19-14 Accept Donation for Lafayette School

RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education accepts a donation of approximately $550.00 worth of coats to students at

Lafayette school from the Raritan Valley Women’s Club.

1/7/19-15 Approve Fundraiser –Smalley School

RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the 4th grade class to sell “Candy Cane Grams” during their lunch

periods from December 17 to December 20 to raise money for their field trip. Students will write a note to a friend or teacher to be

attached to the candy cane. The Candy Cane Grams will be delivered on December 21, 2018.

1/7/19-16 Approve Fundraisers – Community Middle School

RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves a fundraiser for the Community Middle School. The Coed Adult

Dodgeball Tournament will take place on Thursday, March 14, 2019. There will be a $5 charge for students and a $1 entrance fee. All

proceeds will go to lower the cost of the 8th grade class trip to Washington, D.C.

1/7/19-17 Submission of “Every Student Succeeds Act” (ESSA) Fiscal Year 2019 Grant Amendment

RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education agrees to submit an amendment for “Every Student Succeeds Act” (ESSA) fiscal

year 2019 to include the carryover funds from fiscal year 2018 and for additional Title I Part A funds allocated in the following

amounts:

Title I Part A $96,304

Title IIA - $41,184

Title III - $23,051

Title III Immigrant $ 5,714

TOTAL $166,253

1/7/19-18 Submission of IDEA Consolidated Formula Fiscal Year 2019 Grant Amendment

RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education agrees to submit an amendment for IDEA Consolidated Formula fiscal year 2019

to include the carryover funds from fiscal year 2018 in the following amounts:

Basic $51,270

Preschool $ 2,447

TOTAL $53,717

1/7/19-19 Amend Long-Range Facilities Plan to include Additions and Alterations at the Smalley Elementary School

RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves an amendment of the district’s Long Range Facilities Plan to include 12

new classrooms as part of the Additions and Alterations at the Smalley Elementary School Project. This project is approved to be

submitted for Department of Education review and approval as an Other Capital Project and the district understands there will be no

funding available from the state for this project. The Board authorizes DRG Architects, Inc. to make this submission to the

Department of Education on behalf of the district.


1/7/19-20 Approve Agreement for Certain Legal Services – McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC as Bond Counsel

RESOLVED, there exists a need for specialized legal services in connection with the capital program and the authorization

and the issuance of obligations of The Board of Education of the Borough of Bound Brook in the County of Somerset, New Jersey,

(the “Board”), a body corporate of the State of New Jersey, including the review of such procedures and the rendering of approving

legal opinions acceptable to the financial community; and

WHEREAS, such legal services can be provided only by a recognized Bond Counsel firm, and the law firm of McManimon,

Scotland & Baumann, LLC, Roseland, New Jersey is so recognized by the financial community; and

WHEREAS, funds are or will be available for this purpose;

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE Borough of BOUND BROOK IN THE COUNTY OF

SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY, AS FOLLOWS:

1. The law firm of McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC, Roseland, New Jersey is hereby retained to provide specialized

legal services necessary in connection with the capital program and the authorization and the issuance of obligations of the

Board in accordance with an Agreement dated as of January 7, 2019 and submitted to the Board (the “Contract”).

2. The Contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “Professional Service” in accordance with the Public School

Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5(a)(1), because it is for services performed by persons authorized by law to practice a

recognized profession.

3. A copy of this resolution, as well as the Contract, shall be placed on file with the Secretary of the Board.

4. A notice, in accordance with the Public School Contracts Law of New Jersey in the form attached hereto, shall be published

in the Courier News.

*Fees for this matter will be $23,000 plus expenses.

1/7/19-21 Approve Disposal of Vehicle for Scrap Metal

RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the disposal of a 1995 Dodge Ram Van to Absolute Auto & Truck

Salvage in the amount of $250.00. The vehicle will be salvaged and recycled for scrap metal.

The Motion was made by Mr. Boehm and a second by Ms. Morris to approve items #4 to #21. Affirmed by a voice vote. Mr. Vatalare


G. ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS – PRE-K-8 RESOLUTIONS

1/7/19-22 Resignations – Elementary and Middle Schools

RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education hereby accepts the following resignation:

NAME POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE

Clarke, Erika Grade 1 Teacher 2/15/19


1/7/19-23 Employment – Elementary and Middle Schools

RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the following personnel to the positions as listed:

NAME POSITION FUNDING SALARY, STEP EFFECTIVE

DATE

Peluso, Beth

(replacing Monica Duarte)


appropriate documents and

background check)

Language Arts Teacher,

Community Middle

School (BVB)

General Budget $61,480 – Step H (8)

MA

(pro-rated for the

number of days

employed)


1/22/19 – 6/30/19

DePaola, Jaime


appropriate documents and

background check)

Building Based

Substitute – Smalley

School

(PCN to be assigned)

General Budget $190.00 per day 1/14/19 – 4/30/19

Conover, Michelle Before/After School

Tutoring Stewart McKinney

Vento Act for the

Education of

Homeless

Children and

Youth Program

$57.16 per hour 1/8/19-6/30/19

(not to exceed 3

hours per week)

Fischbach, Deanne Before/After School

Tutoring Stewart McKinney

Vento Act for the

Education of

Homeless

Children and

Youth Program

$57.16 per hour 1/8/19-6/30/19

(not to exceed 3

hours per week)

Cadavid, Maria World Language

Curriculum Writing

Revision Approval –

Grades 2-6

General Budget $2,929.50 1/7/19 – TBD

(> three months)

(All appointments, hours, and placements to be determined by the Superintendent and immediate supervisor.)

1/7/19-24 Student Teacher/Observer/Practicum/Internship Placements - Elementary and Middle Schools

RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the following student teacher /observer/practicum placements in the

classes listed below:

NAME PURPOSE SCHOOL/TEACHER TIME PERIOD

Baurkot, Juliana Rutgers GSE Internship Placement LaMonte Annex – Kristin

Redziniak

1/22/19-5/17/19

(50 hours)

Cain, Cassidy Rutgers GSE Internship Placement Community Middle School –

Corinna Mecca &

Lafayette – Gina Petrusky

1/22/19-5/17/19

(50 hours)

Curran, Christopher Rutgers GSE Internship Placement Community Middle School –

Steven Fischer

1/22/19-5/17/19

(50 hours)

Fellin, Kaitlin Rutgers GSE Internship Placement Community Middle School –

Ronald Lee &

Lafayette – Gina Petrusky

1/22/19-5/17/19

(50 hours)

Heidersberger, Ava Rutgers GSE Internship Placement Lafayette – Lisa Pellegrino 1/22/19-5/17/19

(50 hours)

Klimchock, Kristine Rutgers GSE Internship Placement Community Middle School –

Alexandra Darwin &

Smalley – Jennifer Derevjanik

1/22/19-5/17/19

(50 hours)

Bound Brook Board of Education – MINUTES – JANUARY 7, 2019 PAGE 9 Lee, Yea Lim Rutgers GSE Internship Placement LaMonte – Stacey Giordano 1/22/19-5/17/19

(50 hours)

Mawyin, David Rutgers GSE Internship Placement LaMonte Annex – Carolyn Jorge 1/22/19-5/17/19

(50 hours)

Moore, Rachel Rutgers GSE Internship Placement Community Middle School –

Alexandra Darwin &

Smalley – Jennifer Derevjanik

1/22/19-5/17/19

(50 hours)

Oldis, Isabel Rutgers GSE Internship Placement Smalley – Emily Ianniello 1/22/19-5/17/19

(50 hours)

Park, Angela Rutgers GSE Internship Placement Smalley – Karen Krenek 1/22/19-5/17/19

(50 hours)

Patel, Krupa Rutgers GSE Internship Placement Community Middle School – Kim

Kredatus &

Lafayette – Kristen Quinn

1/22/19-5/17/19

(50 hours)

Profita, Nicole Rutgers GSE Internship Placement Community Middle School –

Jennifer Peterson &

Lafayette – Kristen Quinn

1/22/19-5/17/19

(50 hours)

Rogers, Jamila Rutgers GSE Internship Placement Lafayette – Jessica Stover 1/22/19-5/17/19

(50 hours)

Walker, Casie Rutgers GSE Internship Placement Lafayette – Tamie Stearns 1/22/19-5/17/19

(50 hours)

H. POLICY RESOLUTIONS – ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS

1/7/19-25 Conferences – Elementary and Middle Schools

RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the following conferences:

NAME/ASSIGNMENT/

SCHOOL

CONFERENCE/

LOCATION

DATES OBJECTIVE COST

Russo, Aldo - Principal,

LaMonte/Annex


Monroe Township, NJ

2/11/19 Conference $135.00

Oakes Bullard, Karen –

Master Teacher, LaMonte


Monroe Township, NJ 2/11/19 Conference $135.00

Cella, Amy – Pre-School

Teacher, LaMonte School



(+ $100 Substitute Cost)

Cortes, Cinthya – Pre-School





Kerr, Samantha – Pre-School





Sebastian, Chelsea – Special

Education, Community Middle

School

Paras/Teachers Effective

Collaboration – Bridgewater, NJ

1/17/19 Workshop $0


Sebastian, Chelsea – Special

Education, Community Middle

School

ADD/ADHD – Bridgewater, NJ 4/3/19 Workshop $0


1/7/19-26 Social Events/Class Trip – Elementary and Middle Schools

RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the following social event/class trip:

GROUP/CLASS/SCHOOL DESTINATION DATE/S OBJECTIVE COST

Darwin, Alexandra – Language

Arts Teacher, Community

Middle School

Rutgers Day – New Brunswick, NJ 4/27/19 College and

Career Readiness

$12.00 per student in

attendance

Transportation TBD

Bound Brook Board of Education – MINUTES – JANUARY 7, 2019 PAGE 10 4th Grade Teachers – Smalley

School

Liberty State Park – Jersey City, NJ 5/30/19 Social Studies

and Immigration

TBD

Lee, Ronald and Nowicki,

Stephen – Robotics, Grades 7-8

RVCC – Branchburg, NJ 2/15/19 Robotics TBD

Oakes-Bullard, Karen – Head

Teacher, LaMonte

Kids Street Park, Bridgewater, NJ 5/14/19 Studies $0

Oakes-Bullard, Karen – Head

Teacher, LaMonte

Imagine That!, Florham Park, NJ 3/13/19 Studies $0

I. EDUCATION RESOLUTIONS – ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS

1/7/19-27 Approve Curriculum for Grades 6-8

RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the curriculum listed below:

Elements of Dance and Kinesthetic Movement

In this unit, students will recognize choreographic structures, study various styles of movement, begin to create and

demonstrate dance composition, and assess observable dance criteria through informal class performances. In addition,

students will begin to maintain a digital or paper dance portfolio.

History of the Arts and Culture

In this unit, students will gain in-depth understanding of theatrical elements, principles, and conventions as well as develop

their acting skills.

The Motion was made by Ms. Morris and a second by Mr. Boehm to approve items #22 to #27. Affirmed by a voice vote. Mr. Vatalare


XII. OTHER MATTERS TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD

XIII. NEW BUSINESS

XIV. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR DISCUSSION

In accordance with District Policy 0167 – Public Participation in Board Meetings, members of the public must sign in at the

podium, providing their name, address and group affiliation, if applicable. Please stand at the podium to state your name and address

followed by your public participation comment(s) to the Presiding Officer of the meeting only. Your public participation is limited to

three minutes in duration.

David Vioreanu asked questions about agenda attachments for the public at board meetings.

Patrick O’Reilly was concerned with school climate and district culture.

Sue High asked for more copies of the agenda for the public.

Joanne Hogan asked questions on Policy #0140 and was concerned about student achievement and who was accountable.

Abel Gomez was concerned with the Policy #0140 and additional funding related to tax payer relief.

Barbara Banks was upset and very concerned about district climate and student achievement.

Dr. Gallagher apologized to her for how he expressed his concerns related to student achievement.

Loren Paxson stated, “Teachers never asked for an extended school day, we asked for more support staff.”

Corinna Mecca is concerned with student achievement and bell schedule at middle school.

Laura Polakiewicz commented on student placements and stated all our principals are fantastic leaders.


Mary Baloy commented on our supplemental math program.

Anne Marie Gianotto was concerned with long-term district staffing.

Jackie Beers commented on student achievement.

Mike Pavlichko was concerned with district staffing and the union agreement being settled.

Diane Pavlichko was concerned with district staffing.

XV. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Michael D. Steinmetz

Board Secretary/ Business Administrator

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