March 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. NOTIFICATION OF MEETING
Welcome to a public meeting of the Alexandria Township Public Schools under the Open Public Meetings Act of 1975, also known as the “Sunshine Law.” The District hopes that you will find this meeting informative and instructive, and that citizens are afforded an opportunity to better understand and appreciate the District’s operation and functions. Under the Sunshine Law, the District must provide notice of all open meetings to allow citizens to attend and observe the deliberations of the District. This meeting was properly advertised according to the Open Public Meeting Act (P.L. 1975:31) in the Hunterdon Democrat, January 9, 2025, and NJ.com, to begin at 7:00 PM at the Alexandria Middle School Media Center, 557 County Road 513, Pittstown, NJ. |
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2. ROLL CALL
April Abelman Ann Marie Austin Renee Bagley Caterina Dobak Eric Joseph Marybeth Madlinger Wanda Quinones Michael Small Doug Walker |
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3. FLAG SALUTE
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4. PRESENTATIONS
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5. BOARD PRESIDENT'S REPORT
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6. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
District Update HIB |
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7. SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY'S REPORT
Discussion of Tentative 2025-2026 Budget |
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8. PUBLIC INPUT
The Alexandria Township Board of Education recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on school matters. Public participation at board meetings is intended to allow individuals of the public to address the Board on issues of public concern, and is not intended as a forum for extended conversation or two-way dialogue with the Board members and/or District officials. The Board has set aside a specific section of the agenda, titled Board Discussion of Public Comments, whereby the Board can discuss the public comment topics in open session. Thus, the Board shall set aside two twenty-minute periods for public comment at each meeting. In order to permit the fair and orderly expression of such comments, public participation shall be governed by the following rules:
The Board President is responsible for maintaining a respectful environment during public participation, so that public comments can be heard and considered by the Board. The President, therefore, may interrupt or terminate any individual’s speaking privilege if the speaker’s comments are excessively loud, disruptive, obscene, or otherwise in violation of applicable law. Further, an individual may be cautioned that a personally directed statement may be slanderous or defaming and that the individual may be liable for his/her statement. Examples of unacceptable behavior that will not be permitted include, but are not limited to: naming District employees and engaging in personal attacks, racial slurs, excessive loudness, calling out, yelling, generally disruptive behavior, attempting to disrupt the meeting or inciting others to do the same. Any disregard for the rules of decorum stated above will not be tolerated and may subject the individual or group to removal from the meeting. If necessary, the board meeting will be adjourned temporarily or until the next scheduled meeting. |
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9. OLD BUSINESS
Referendum |
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10. NEW BUSINESS
Board discussion of Public Comments |
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11. ADOPT THE 2025-2026 TENTATIVE BUDGET
Alexandria Township School District Adoption of the Tentative Budget for School Year 2025-2026 BE IT RESOLVED that the tentative budget be approved for the 2025-2026 school year using the 2025-2026 state aid figures and the Secretary to the Board of Education be authorized to submit to the Executive County Superintendent for approval in accordance with N.J.S.A.18A:7F-5 and 18A:7F-6: Special General Fund Revenues Debt Service Total 2025-2026 Total Expenditures 11,422,491 146,356 952,575 12,521,422 Less: Anticipated Revenues 1,501,299 146,356 168,866 1,816,521 Taxes to be Raised 9,921,192 0 783,709 10,704,901 And, to advertise said tentative budget on NJ.com in accordance with the form suggested by the New Jersey Department of Education and according to law; AND a public hearing on the budget for the 2025-2026 school year will be held at Alexandria Township School on April 24, 2025 at 7:00PM Adjustment Options Adjustment for Health Care Costs: $167,400 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education includes in the tentative budget the adjustment for increased costs of health benefits in the amount of $167,400. The additional funds will be used to pay for the additional increases in health benefit premiums. Adjustment for Banked Cap: $200,652 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education includes in the tentative budget the adjustment for banked cap in the amount of $200,652. In accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-10.1(b), the district has fully exhausted all eligible statutory spending authority. The adjustment will be used to pay for higher than anticipated cost increases. The Board of Education will complete this by June 30, 2026 and acknowledges that it cannot be deferred or incrementally completed over a longer period of time. Maximum Travel Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-7.3, a board of education must establish a maximum dollar limit for travel expenditure, as defined in N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-7.1 et seq., BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education includes in the tentative budget a maximum travel expenditure in the amount of $20,000.00 for the 2025-2026 school year. The maximum travel expenditure amount for the 2024-2025 is $15,000.00, of which, $7,341.91 has been spent and $2,187.17 is encumbered to date. Travel and Related Expense Reimbursement The Board of Education recognizes school staff and Board members will incur travel expenses related to and within the scope of their current responsibilities and for travel that promotes the delivery of instruction or furthers the efficient operation of the school district; AND, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A Subchapter 7 requires Board members to receive approval of these expenses by a majority of the full voting membership of the Board and staff members to receive prior approval of these expenses by the Superintendent of Schools and a majority of the full voting membership of the Board; AND, a board of education may establish, for regular district business travel only, an annual school year threshold of $150 per staff member where prior Board approval shall not be required unless this annual threshold for a staff member is exceeded in a given school year (July 1 through June 30); AND, travel and related expenses not in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A Subchapter 7 but deemed by the board of education to be necessary and unavoidable as noted on the approved Board of Education Out of District Travel and Reimbursement Forms; BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves all travel not in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A Subchapter 7 as being necessary and unavoidable as noted on the approved Board of Education Out of District Travel and Reimbursement Forms; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Education includes in the tentative budget travel and related expense reimbursements in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A Subchapter 7, to a maximum expenditure of $80,000.00 for all staff and board members for the 2025-2026 school year. The School Business Administrator/Board Secretary shall track and record these costs to ensure that the maximum amount is not exceeded. APPROVE STATE AID for the 2025-2026 (FY26) SCHOOL YEAR RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Alexandria Township Board of Education accept the FY26 State Aid in the amount of: School Choice Aid: $238,490 Transportation Aid: $288,573 Special Education Categorical Aid: $521,855 Security Aid: $62,085 Total Aid: $1,111,003 ROLL CALL VOTE: Abelman ____ Austin ____Bagley ____ Dobak ____ Joseph ____ Madlinger ____ Quinones ____ Small ____ Walker ____ |
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12. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Alexandria Township Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda as follows: ROLL CALL VOTE: Abelman ____ Austin ____Bagley ____ Dobak ____ Joseph ____ Madlinger ____ Quinones ____ Small ____ Walker ____ |
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12.A. Finance
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12.A.1) Bill List
Resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Alexandria Township Board of Ed approve the following Bill List: February 21, 2025 - March Check # A12976 - A13051 Check # B Total - $1,143,952.71 |
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12.A.2) Financial Reports
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board approve the transfers for the month ending January 31, 2025 as submitted by the Superintendent, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8-2. to accept the monthly financial reports of the Board Secretary and the Treasurer of School Moneys for the month ending January 31, 2024 and in compliance with N.J.A.C.6:20-2.13(3) that the Board of Education certify that no major account or fund has been over expended and that as of this report sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept the certification of the School Business Administrator, as required by N.J.A.C.6:20-2.13(D), that no line item account has been over expended as of January 31, 2025, and that as of this date sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. |
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12.B. Approval of Minutes
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Alexandria Township Board of Education approves the following meeting minutes: Meeting Minutes February 20, 2025 Work Session Minutes March 6, 2025 |
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12.C. Education
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12.C.1) New Policy Adoption
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the 1st reading of the following Policy: P 7440.1 Immigrant Students |
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12.C.2) Policy and Regulation Revisions
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the 2nd and final reading of the following Policy and Regulations: Policy 5350 - Student Suicide Prevention Policy 0164 - Conduct of Board Meeting Regulation 9270 - Home Schooling and Equivalent Education |
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13. Finance and Facilities
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13.A. Grounds Equipment Trade-in
Motion to approve the sale of lawn mowers and plow attachments (asset tags 01741 and 03994) via trade-in to offset the price of a new lawnmower to be purchased. |
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13.B. ATS Bus, Fire and Security Drills
Resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the monthly ATS Bus, Fire and Security Drills as indicated on the attached worksheet. |
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13.C. Exterior Improvements Project
“BE IT RESOLVED, by the Alexandria Township School District to approve the submission of the Exterior Improvements at Alexandria Township School to the New Jersey Department of Education, for review and Department approval of an “other capital project” with no state funding and amendment of the long- range facilities plan to be consistent with the project. Further, the Board authorizes Spiezle Architectural Group Inc, to make the submission to the Department of Education on behalf of the district. Be it further Resolved; the Board authorizes the School Business Administrator to solicit bids for the Exterior Improvements. |
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13.D. Long Range Facilities Project (LRFP) Submission
"BE IT RESOLVED, by the Alexandria Township School District to approve the amendment of the Long Range Facilities Plan to address the five-year reporting requirements and to be consistent with proposed school facilities projects. Further, the Board authorizes Spiezle Architectural Group Inc, to make the submission to the Department of Education on behalf of the district." |
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13.E. ATS Lacrosse Program
Motion to approve students from Kingwood Township School to participate in the Alexandria Township School Girls Lacrosse program. |
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13.F. ATS Softball Program
Motion to approve students from Kingwood Township School to participate in the Alexandria Township School Softball program. |
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14. PUBLIC INPUT
The Alexandria Township Board of Education recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on school matters. Public participation at board meetings is intended to allow individuals of the public to address the Board on issues of public concern, and is not intended as a forum for extended conversation or two-way dialogue with the Board members and/or District officials. The Board has set aside a specific section of the agenda, titled Board Discussion of Public Comments, whereby the Board can discuss the public comment topics in open session. Thus, the Board shall set aside two twenty-minute periods for public comment at each meeting. In order to permit the fair and orderly expression of such comments, public participation shall be governed by the following rules:
The Board President is responsible for maintaining a respectful environment during public participation, so that public comments can be heard and considered by the Board. The President, therefore, may interrupt or terminate any individual’s speaking privilege if the speaker’s comments are excessively loud, disruptive, obscene, or otherwise in violation of applicable law. Further, an individual may be cautioned that a personally directed statement may be slanderous or defaming and that the individual may be liable for his/her statement. Examples of unacceptable behavior that will not be permitted include, but are not limited to: naming District employees and engaging in personal attacks, racial slurs, excessive loudness, calling out, yelling, generally disruptive behavior, attempting to disrupt the meeting or inciting others to do the same. Any disregard for the rules of decorum stated above will not be tolerated and may subject the individual or group to removal from the meeting. If necessary, the board meeting will be adjourned temporarily or until the next scheduled meeting. |
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15. EXECUTIVE SESSION
WHEREAS the "Open Public Meetings Act" (Chapter 231 Laws of 1975) authorizes a public body to exclude the public from that portion of a meeting at which specified topics are to be discussed under circumstances where the public consideration of such topics will clearly endanger the public or where the personal privacy or guaranteed rights of individuals whose activities or affairs are to be discussed would clearly in danger of unwarranted invasion; be it RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Township of Alexandria now adjourns its public session to reconvene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following: ___Confidential Matters by Law or Court Order ____Purchase Property _X__Personnel Matters _X__Invasion of Individual Privacy Employee or Student ____Investigation into Violations of Law ____Suspension, Civil Penalty or Loss of a License or Permit ____Disclosure would Impair District's Right to Receive Funding ____School/Public Security ____Collective Bargaining ____Pending, Ongoing or Anticipated Litigation And be if further RESOLVED that the matters discussed in Executive Session will be made public when confidentiality is no longer required. Motion to Enter Executive Session Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Alexandria Board enter Executive Session at _____ to discuss __________. |
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16. OPEN SESSION
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Alexandria Board return to Open Session at __________. |
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17. ADJOURN
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, to adjourn the meeting at __________ . |
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18. NOTIFICATION OF MEETING
Welcome to a public meeting of the Alexandria Township Public Schools under the Open Public Meetings Act of 1975, also known as the “Sunshine Law.” The District hopes that you will find this meeting informative and instructive, and that citizens are afforded an opportunity to better understand and appreciate the District’s operation and functions. Under the Sunshine Law, the District must provide notice of all open meetings to allow citizens to attend and observe the deliberations of the District. This meeting was properly advertised according to the Open Public Meeting Act (P.L. 1975:31) in the Hunterdon Democrat, January 9, 2025, and NJ.com, to begin at 7:00 PM at the Alexandria Middle School Media Center, 557 County Road 513, Pittstown, NJ. |
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19. ROLL CALL
April Abelman Ann Marie Austin Renee Bagley Caterina Dobak Eric Joseph Marybeth Madlinger Wanda Quinones Michael Small Doug Walker |
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20. FLAG SALUTE
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21. PRESENTATIONS
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22. BOARD PRESIDENT'S REPORT
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23. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
District Update HIB |
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24. SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY'S REPORT
Discussion of Tentative 2025-2026 Budget |
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25. PUBLIC INPUT
The Alexandria Township Board of Education recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on school matters. Public participation at board meetings is intended to allow individuals of the public to address the Board on issues of public concern, and is not intended as a forum for extended conversation or two-way dialogue with the Board members and/or District officials. The Board has set aside a specific section of the agenda, titled Board Discussion of Public Comments, whereby the Board can discuss the public comment topics in open session. Thus, the Board shall set aside two twenty-minute periods for public comment at each meeting. In order to permit the fair and orderly expression of such comments, public participation shall be governed by the following rules:
The Board President is responsible for maintaining a respectful environment during public participation, so that public comments can be heard and considered by the Board. The President, therefore, may interrupt or terminate any individual’s speaking privilege if the speaker’s comments are excessively loud, disruptive, obscene, or otherwise in violation of applicable law. Further, an individual may be cautioned that a personally directed statement may be slanderous or defaming and that the individual may be liable for his/her statement. Examples of unacceptable behavior that will not be permitted include, but are not limited to: naming District employees and engaging in personal attacks, racial slurs, excessive loudness, calling out, yelling, generally disruptive behavior, attempting to disrupt the meeting or inciting others to do the same. Any disregard for the rules of decorum stated above will not be tolerated and may subject the individual or group to removal from the meeting. If necessary, the board meeting will be adjourned temporarily or until the next scheduled meeting. |
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26. OLD BUSINESS
Referendum |
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27. NEW BUSINESS
Board discussion of Public Comments |
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28. ADOPT THE 2025-2026 TENTATIVE BUDGET
Alexandria Township School District Adoption of the Tentative Budget for School Year 2025-2026 BE IT RESOLVED that the tentative budget be approved for the 2025-2026 school year using the 2025-2026 state aid figures and the Secretary to the Board of Education be authorized to submit to the Executive County Superintendent for approval in accordance with N.J.S.A.18A:7F-5 and 18A:7F-6: Special General Fund Revenues Debt Service Total 2025-2026 Total Expenditures 11,422,491 146,356 952,575 12,521,422 Less: Anticipated Revenues 1,501,299 146,356 168,866 1,816,521 Taxes to be Raised 9,921,192 0 783,709 10,704,901 And, to advertise said tentative budget on NJ.com in accordance with the form suggested by the New Jersey Department of Education and according to law; AND a public hearing on the budget for the 2025-2026 school year will be held at Alexandria Township School on April 24, 2025 at 7:00PM Adjustment Options Adjustment for Health Care Costs: $167,400 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education includes in the tentative budget the adjustment for increased costs of health benefits in the amount of $167,400. The additional funds will be used to pay for the additional increases in health benefit premiums. Adjustment for Banked Cap: $200,652 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education includes in the tentative budget the adjustment for banked cap in the amount of $200,652. In accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-10.1(b), the district has fully exhausted all eligible statutory spending authority. The adjustment will be used to pay for higher than anticipated cost increases. The Board of Education will complete this by June 30, 2026 and acknowledges that it cannot be deferred or incrementally completed over a longer period of time. Maximum Travel Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-7.3, a board of education must establish a maximum dollar limit for travel expenditure, as defined in N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-7.1 et seq., BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education includes in the tentative budget a maximum travel expenditure in the amount of $20,000.00 for the 2025-2026 school year. The maximum travel expenditure amount for the 2024-2025 is $15,000.00, of which, $7,341.91 has been spent and $2,187.17 is encumbered to date. Travel and Related Expense Reimbursement The Board of Education recognizes school staff and Board members will incur travel expenses related to and within the scope of their current responsibilities and for travel that promotes the delivery of instruction or furthers the efficient operation of the school district; AND, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A Subchapter 7 requires Board members to receive approval of these expenses by a majority of the full voting membership of the Board and staff members to receive prior approval of these expenses by the Superintendent of Schools and a majority of the full voting membership of the Board; AND, a board of education may establish, for regular district business travel only, an annual school year threshold of $150 per staff member where prior Board approval shall not be required unless this annual threshold for a staff member is exceeded in a given school year (July 1 through June 30); AND, travel and related expenses not in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A Subchapter 7 but deemed by the board of education to be necessary and unavoidable as noted on the approved Board of Education Out of District Travel and Reimbursement Forms; BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves all travel not in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A Subchapter 7 as being necessary and unavoidable as noted on the approved Board of Education Out of District Travel and Reimbursement Forms; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Education includes in the tentative budget travel and related expense reimbursements in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A Subchapter 7, to a maximum expenditure of $80,000.00 for all staff and board members for the 2025-2026 school year. The School Business Administrator/Board Secretary shall track and record these costs to ensure that the maximum amount is not exceeded. APPROVE STATE AID for the 2025-2026 (FY26) SCHOOL YEAR RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Alexandria Township Board of Education accept the FY26 State Aid in the amount of: School Choice Aid: $238,490 Transportation Aid: $288,573 Special Education Categorical Aid: $521,855 Security Aid: $62,085 Total Aid: $1,111,003 ROLL CALL VOTE: Abelman ____ Austin ____Bagley ____ Dobak ____ Joseph ____ Madlinger ____ Quinones ____ Small ____ Walker ____ |
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29. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Alexandria Township Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda as follows: ROLL CALL VOTE: Abelman ____ Austin ____Bagley ____ Dobak ____ Joseph ____ Madlinger ____ Quinones ____ Small ____ Walker ____ |
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29.A. Finance
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29.A.1) Bill List
Resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Alexandria Township Board of Ed approve the following Bill List: February 21, 2025 - March Check # A12976 - A13051 Check # B Total - $1,143,952.71 |
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29.A.2) Financial Reports
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board approve the transfers for the month ending January 31, 2025 as submitted by the Superintendent, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8-2. to accept the monthly financial reports of the Board Secretary and the Treasurer of School Moneys for the month ending January 31, 2024 and in compliance with N.J.A.C.6:20-2.13(3) that the Board of Education certify that no major account or fund has been over expended and that as of this report sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept the certification of the School Business Administrator, as required by N.J.A.C.6:20-2.13(D), that no line item account has been over expended as of January 31, 2025, and that as of this date sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. |
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29.B. Approval of Minutes
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Alexandria Township Board of Education approves the following meeting minutes: Meeting Minutes February 20, 2025 Work Session Minutes March 6, 2025 |
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29.C. Education
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29.C.1) New Policy Adoption
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the 1st reading of the following Policy: P 7440.1 Immigrant Students |
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29.C.2) Policy and Regulation Revisions
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the 2nd and final reading of the following Policy and Regulations: Policy 5350 - Student Suicide Prevention Policy 0164 - Conduct of Board Meeting Regulation 9270 - Home Schooling and Equivalent Education |
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30. Finance and Facilities
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30.A. Grounds Equipment Trade-in
Motion to approve the sale of lawn mowers and plow attachments (asset tags 01741 and 03994) via trade-in to offset the price of a new lawnmower to be purchased. |
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30.B. ATS Bus, Fire and Security Drills
Resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the monthly ATS Bus, Fire and Security Drills as indicated on the attached worksheet. |
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30.C. Exterior Improvements Project
“BE IT RESOLVED, by the Alexandria Township School District to approve the submission of the Exterior Improvements at Alexandria Township School to the New Jersey Department of Education, for review and Department approval of an “other capital project” with no state funding and amendment of the long- range facilities plan to be consistent with the project. Further, the Board authorizes Spiezle Architectural Group Inc, to make the submission to the Department of Education on behalf of the district. Be it further Resolved; the Board authorizes the School Business Administrator to solicit bids for the Exterior Improvements. |
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30.D. Long Range Facilities Project (LRFP) Submission
"BE IT RESOLVED, by the Alexandria Township School District to approve the amendment of the Long Range Facilities Plan to address the five-year reporting requirements and to be consistent with proposed school facilities projects. Further, the Board authorizes Spiezle Architectural Group Inc, to make the submission to the Department of Education on behalf of the district." |
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30.E. ATS Lacrosse Program
Motion to approve students from Kingwood Township School to participate in the Alexandria Township School Girls Lacrosse program. |
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30.F. ATS Softball Program
Motion to approve students from Kingwood Township School to participate in the Alexandria Township School Softball program. |
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31. PUBLIC INPUT
The Alexandria Township Board of Education recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on school matters. Public participation at board meetings is intended to allow individuals of the public to address the Board on issues of public concern, and is not intended as a forum for extended conversation or two-way dialogue with the Board members and/or District officials. The Board has set aside a specific section of the agenda, titled Board Discussion of Public Comments, whereby the Board can discuss the public comment topics in open session. Thus, the Board shall set aside two twenty-minute periods for public comment at each meeting. In order to permit the fair and orderly expression of such comments, public participation shall be governed by the following rules:
The Board President is responsible for maintaining a respectful environment during public participation, so that public comments can be heard and considered by the Board. The President, therefore, may interrupt or terminate any individual’s speaking privilege if the speaker’s comments are excessively loud, disruptive, obscene, or otherwise in violation of applicable law. Further, an individual may be cautioned that a personally directed statement may be slanderous or defaming and that the individual may be liable for his/her statement. Examples of unacceptable behavior that will not be permitted include, but are not limited to: naming District employees and engaging in personal attacks, racial slurs, excessive loudness, calling out, yelling, generally disruptive behavior, attempting to disrupt the meeting or inciting others to do the same. Any disregard for the rules of decorum stated above will not be tolerated and may subject the individual or group to removal from the meeting. If necessary, the board meeting will be adjourned temporarily or until the next scheduled meeting. |
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32. EXECUTIVE SESSION
WHEREAS the "Open Public Meetings Act" (Chapter 231 Laws of 1975) authorizes a public body to exclude the public from that portion of a meeting at which specified topics are to be discussed under circumstances where the public consideration of such topics will clearly endanger the public or where the personal privacy or guaranteed rights of individuals whose activities or affairs are to be discussed would clearly in danger of unwarranted invasion; be it RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Township of Alexandria now adjourns its public session to reconvene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following: ___Confidential Matters by Law or Court Order ____Purchase Property _X__Personnel Matters _X__Invasion of Individual Privacy Employee or Student ____Investigation into Violations of Law ____Suspension, Civil Penalty or Loss of a License or Permit ____Disclosure would Impair District's Right to Receive Funding ____School/Public Security ____Collective Bargaining ____Pending, Ongoing or Anticipated Litigation And be if further RESOLVED that the matters discussed in Executive Session will be made public when confidentiality is no longer required. Motion to Enter Executive Session Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Alexandria Board enter Executive Session at _____ to discuss __________. |
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33. OPEN SESSION
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Alexandria Board return to Open Session at __________. |
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34. ADJOURN
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, to adjourn the meeting at __________ . |