August 9, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. NOTIFICATION OF MEETING
This meeting was properly advertised according to the Open Public Meeting Act (P.L. 1975:31) in the Hunterdon Democrat on July 15, 2021 to begin at 6:00 PM at the Alexandria Middle School Media Center, 557 County Road 513, Pittstown, NJ   OR  via Zoom Link:  https://alexandriaschools.zoom.us/my/kevinmcpeek
or dial in by phone:  1-929-205-6099  Meeting ID # 851 804 0845

2. ROLL CALL
April Abelman
Caterina Dobak
Eric Joseph
Marybeth Madlinger 
Bradley Patkochis
William R. Prouty
Wanda Quinones
Michael Small
Doug Walker 

3. FLAG SALUTE

4. PRESENTATIONS

5. CORRESPONDENCE

6. BOARD PRESIDENT'S REPORT

7. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

8. SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY'S REPORT

9. COMMITTEE REPORTS

10. PUBLIC INPUT - (Agenda Items Only)
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. Thus, the Board shall set aside two twenty minute periods for public comment each meeting. In order to permit the fair and orderly expression of such comment, public participation shall be governed by the following rules:

1.  A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by announcing his/her name, place of residence, and group affiliation, if appropriate.
2.  Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to 5 minutes in duration.
3.  No participant may speak on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard.
4.  All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer; no participant may address Board members individually.

11. OLD BUSINESS

12. NEW BUSINESS

13. 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____Joseph____Madlinger____Patkochis____Quinones____Small____Walker____Dobak____Prouty___
 

13.A. Finance

13.A.1) Financial Reports
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending June 30, 2021 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 June 30, 2021 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 overexpended 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 June 30, 2021, and that as of this date sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

13.A.2) Bill List
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Alexandria Township Board of Ed approve the following Bill List:
June 26, 2021 - June 30, 2021 - ck #9684-9708 - Total $156,961.39
July 1, 2021 - August 5, 2021 - ck #A9709-A9795 - Total $708,399.13

13.B. Policy

13.B.1) Motion to approve the second reading of the following policies:
P5112 Kindergarten Entrance
P5514 Student Use of Vehicles

13.C. Approval of Minutes
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Alexandria Township Board of Education approves the following meeting minutes:
June 24 2021 Regular Meeting
June 24, 2021 Executive Meeting

13.D. Personnel
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Alexandria Township Board of Education approves the following:

13.D.1) Business Administrator and Board Secretary
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Board appoint John Trent as School Business Administrator/Board Secretary effective July 1, 2021.

13.D.2) District Purchasing Agent
Motion to approve John Trent, School Business Administrator, as the Alexandria Township District Purchasing Agent from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

13.D.3) Public Compliance Agency
Motion to approve John Trent, School Business Administrator as Public Agency Compliance Officer from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

13.D.4) Custodian of Records
Motion to approve John Trent, School Business Administrator, as the Custodian of Records as requiried by the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) N.J.S.A. 471A from July 1, 2021 to July 30, 2022.

13.D.5) Intermittent Leave
Motion to approve an Intermittent Leave for Employee #ST067 effective August 2, 2021 to January 27, 2022.

13.D.6) No Red Ink Training
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Board approve the following staff for 1 hour of training for the No Red Ink Program at a rate of $35 per hour.
Melinda Perry
Lindsay Hayes
Jennifer McCaffrey
Cathy Sousa
Michele Petrie

13.D.7) Technology Department Summer Help
Motion to approve Whitney Reynolds to assist in the Technology Department at a rate of $15 per hour, not to exceed 20 hours:

13.D.8) Summer 2021 Curriculum Writers
Motion to approve the following staff for Curriculum Writing:

13.D.8)a. Motion to approve Terri Mitchell for an additional 5 hours (total 20 hrs.)  ELA Curriculum Writing at a rate of $45 per hour.

13.D.8)b. Motion to approve Kasey Semanchik for an additional 15 hours (total 30 hours) of PE  Curriculum Writing at a rate of $45 per hour.

13.D.8)c. Motion to approve Gretchen Savacool for 15 additional hours (total 30 hours) of Math Curriculum Writing at a rate of $45 per hour.

13.D.9) Letter of Retirement
Motion to approve a letter of retirement from William Rocchetti effective December 31, 2021.

13.D.10) Letter of Resignation

13.D.10)a. Motion to approve a Letter of Resignation from Michele Fuentes, Child Study Team Secretary, effective September 10, 2021.

13.D.10)b. Motion to approve a Letter of Resignation from Peter Martin, Part-TIme  Theatre Teacher effective August 9, 2021.

13.D.11) New Hire

13.D.11)a. Motion to approve Tina Attanasio as Special Education Teacher - 7 BA + 15 at a rate of $66,245 effective August 30, 2021. 

13.D.11)b. Motion to approve Jessica Boyce as Science Teacher Leave Replacement - 7BA at a prorated salary of $64,595 effective August 30, 2021 through March 31, 2022.

13.D.12) New Teacher Orientation
Motion to approve Tina Attanasio for New Teacher Orientation on August 23, 24, and 25, 2021 at a rate of $35 per hour, not to exceed 18 hours:

13.D.13) Interim Principal - Part Time
Motion to approve Deborah Evans as Part Time Interim Principal at $600 per day pending approval of the plan by the Commission of Education.

13.D.14) Sonday Training
Motion to approve Nancy Evans for an additional 4 hours of Sonday Staff Training plus 4 hours preparation time for a total of 10 additional hours at $74.70 per hour.

13.D.15) Motion to approve the following staff for 4 hours of Sonday Training at the contractual rate of $35 per hour:
Melinda Perry
Tina Attanasio

13.D.16) Summer Counseling Hours
Motion to approve Mary McIsaac and Kerri Eisenhardt to provide summer counseling at a rate of $45 per hour, up to 10 hours.

13.E. Travel and Related Expenses Reimbursed
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of the Alexandria Township Board of Education approves the following requests for employee/Board Member travel in accordance with the School District Accountability Act. Only overnight stays are eligible for meal reimbursement. Mileage, meals, and lodging reimbursements shall be in accordance with NJ Statute, Code, and NJ Department of Treasury Guidelines. OMB Mileage Reimbursement Rate is $0.35.

Corinne Marsan - Heart Centered Class Management. - August 30, 2021, Registration - $127.00.

13.F. Finance and Facilities

13.F.1) Investors Referendum Bank Account
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board approve a new Investors Referendum Bank Account #1001751274.

13.F.2) Approve Bank Signature
Motion to approve John Trent as a new bank signer for all school bank accounts with Investors Bank.

13.F.3) School Health Insurance Fund
1)   Motion to approve the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ALEXANDRIA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION that John Trent be and is hereby appointed as FUND Commissioner to the Schools Health Insurance Fund to represent Alexandria Township Board of Education.

and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Jennifer Myers be and is appointed as Alternate Fund Commissioner to the Schools Health Insurance Fund effective August 9, 2021.

13.F.4) Out of District Tuition Contract 
Resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Board approve a tuition contract with Holland Township School District in the amount of $21,835.00, plus counseling and speech as required, for student  ID# 3365.

13.F.5) 2021/2022 Delaware Valley Regional H.S. Joint Transportation
Resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board approve the 2021-2022 Joint Transportation Agreement for Regular and Special Education routes.

ALEX 1 - $  27,279
ALEX 2 -    31,067  
ALEX 3 -    32,103 
ALEX 4 -    33,440
ALEX 5 -    24,566
ALEX 6 -    32,209
ALEX 7 -    32,579
ALEX 8 -    34,576
ALEX 9 -    28,930
ALEX 10 -  24,065
TOTAL    $300,814

AMS/LDW ASE1 -           $ 3,554
AMS/LDW ASE2 -              3,917
AMS/LDW ASE3 -              3,757
AMS/LDW ASE4 SHLI       6,100
AMS/LDW ASE5 HP        10,379
AMS/LDW ASE5 AHP        2,415
AMS/LDW ASE6 CS          5,923
TOTAL                            $36,045

ALEX GRAND TOTAL -  $336,859

13.G. Education

13.G.1) School and District HIB Report
Resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Board approve the School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act 2019-2020.

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. Thus, the Board shall set aside two twenty minute periods for public comment each meeting.  In order to permit the fair and orderly expression of such comment, public participation shall be governed by the following rules:

1.  A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by announcing his/her name, place of residence, and group affiliation, if appropriate.
2.  Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to 3 minutes in duration.
3.  No participant may speak on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard.
4.  All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer; no participant may address Board members individually.

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
__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 __________.

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 __________.

17. ADJOURN
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, to adjourn the meeting at __________ .