Meeting Agenda
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 Star Ledger online on January 9, 2026, and NJ.com,  to begin at 7:00 PM at the Alexandria Township School Media Center, 557 County Road 513, Pittstown, NJ.
2. ROLL CALL
Ann Marie Austin
Renee Bagley
Darren Dalley
Caterina Dobak
Eric Joseph
Marybeth Madlinger 
Michael Small
Catherine Sutter
Doug Walker 
3. FLAG SALUTE
4. 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:

X_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
X_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 __________.
5. OPEN SESSION
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Alexandria Board return to Open Session at __________.
6. PRESENTATIONS
7. BOARD PRESIDENT'S REPORT
8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
9. SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY'S REPORT
10. PUBLIC INPUT - (Agenda Items Only)
11. OLD BUSINESS
12. NEW BUSINESS
Board discussion of public comments
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:
Austin____ Dalley____ Dobak ____ Joseph ____ Madlinger ____ Small ____ Sutter____ Walker  ____
13.A. Finance
13.A.1) Financial Reports
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the revised transfers for the month ending June 30, 2026 as submitted by the Superintendent, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8-2.

to accept the revised monthly financial reports of the Board Secretary and the Treasurer of School Moneys for the month ending June 30, 2026 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, 2026, and that as of this date 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 approve the transfers for the months ending July 31, 2026 and August 31, 2026 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 months ending July 31, 2026 and August 31, 2026 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 July 31, 2026 and August 31, 2026 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:
13.A.3) Travel and Related Expenses Reimbursed
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of the Alexandria Township Board of Education approves the attached list of 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 $0.47.
13.A.4) Amended REAP Grant Allocation
Motion to approve the amended REAP Grant Allocation in the amount of $53,438 for the 2026-2027 school year.
13.A.5) Wellness Grant
Motion to accept the Wellness Grant from School Health Insurance Fund in the amount of $7,000.
13.A.6) Wellness Champion
Motion to approve James Bowman as the 2026-27 Wellness Champion with a stipend of $1,000.00.
13.A.7) Student Support Services
Motion to approve NJ4S Hunterdon to provide services to Alexandria Township School during the 2026-2027 school year based on student needs at no cost to the district.
13.B. Personnel
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Alexandria Township Board of Education approves the following:
13.B.1) Alternate Bus Aide
Motion to approve Kathy Wilcox as an alternate temporary bus aide at $19.00 per hour. 
13.B.2) Facility Manager Update
Motion to revise the previously approved effective date for Sean Hardy as Facilities Manager from October 28, 2026 to September 28, 2026, at a prorated annual salary of $85,000.
13.B.3) Amended Interim Superintendent Contract
Motion to approve an amended contract for Dr. Barbara Popp, as Interim Superintendent, effective August 27, 2026 through October 30, 2026, at a rate of $700 per day pending receipt and outcome of required documentation.
13.B.4) School Social Worker
Motion to approve BrieAnn Collis as a School Social Worker, effective October 12, 2026, at MA+30, Step 6, with a salary of $77,540, prorated, pending completion of all required documentation.
13.C. Approval of Minutes
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Alexandria Township Board of Education approves the following meeting minutes:
13.D. Finance and Facilities
13.D.1) Disposals
Motion to approve the disposal of the attached items that are beyond economical repair.
13.D.2) Before and After Care School Services
Motion to approve The Work Family Connection to provide before and after school programs at Alexandria Township School District for the 2026-2027 school year.
13.D.3) Amended dates for Extended School Year Transportation (ESY) 2026-2027
Motion to approve a contract with Delaware Valley Regional High School for ESY Transportation from July 1, 2026 - August 15, 2026, in the amount of $20,686.78.
13.D.4) Professional Services Contract – Evaluation Services
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve a professional services contract with Vocal Point, LLC for Evaluation Services for a special education student whose name is on file with the Business Office.  The cost of the service will be $1000.
13.D.5) Delaware Valley Shared Services Agreement Custodian/Maintenance
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Alexandria Township Board of Education agrees to enter into a Shared Services Agreement with Delaware Valley Regional High School Board of Education for the 2026-2027 school year for custodian and maintenance shared services.
13.E. Education
13.E.1) Staff Induction and Mentoring Program
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 ATS Staff Induction and Mentoring Program.
13.E.2) Media Specialist Services
Motion to approve a contract with 4M Consulting, LLC for media specialist services for the 2026-2027 school year for an amount not to exceed $5,000.
13.E.3) Home Instruction
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approves the attached list of teachers for Home Instruction services at a rate of $65 per hour.
13.E.4) Out of District Tuition Contract
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve a 2026/2027 tuition contract with the High Bridge Board of Education for tuition and related services for September 3, 2026 - June 30, 2027 for a student whose name is on file in the Business Office.  The total tuition is $68,687.
14. PUBLIC INPUT
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:

X_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
X_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 __________ .
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: September 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
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 Star Ledger online on January 9, 2026, and NJ.com,  to begin at 7:00 PM at the Alexandria Township School Media Center, 557 County Road 513, Pittstown, NJ.
Subject:
2. ROLL CALL
Ann Marie Austin
Renee Bagley
Darren Dalley
Caterina Dobak
Eric Joseph
Marybeth Madlinger 
Michael Small
Catherine Sutter
Doug Walker 
Subject:
3. FLAG SALUTE
Subject:
4. 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:

X_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
X_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 __________.
Subject:
5. OPEN SESSION
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Alexandria Board return to Open Session at __________.
Subject:
6. PRESENTATIONS
Subject:
7. BOARD PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
9. SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY'S REPORT
Subject:
10. PUBLIC INPUT - (Agenda Items Only)
Description:
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:

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.
5. An individual cannot give his/her time to another individual.

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.

Subject:
11. OLD BUSINESS
Subject:
12. NEW BUSINESS
Board discussion of public comments
Subject:
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:
Austin____ Dalley____ Dobak ____ Joseph ____ Madlinger ____ Small ____ Sutter____ Walker  ____
Subject:
13.A. Finance
Subject:
13.A.1) Financial Reports
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the revised transfers for the month ending June 30, 2026 as submitted by the Superintendent, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8-2.

to accept the revised monthly financial reports of the Board Secretary and the Treasurer of School Moneys for the month ending June 30, 2026 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, 2026, and that as of this date 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 approve the transfers for the months ending July 31, 2026 and August 31, 2026 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 months ending July 31, 2026 and August 31, 2026 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 July 31, 2026 and August 31, 2026 and that as of this date sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Subject:
13.A.2) Bill List
Resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Alexandria Township Board of Ed approve the following Bill List:
Subject:
13.A.3) Travel and Related Expenses Reimbursed
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of the Alexandria Township Board of Education approves the attached list of 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 $0.47.
Attachments:
Subject:
13.A.4) Amended REAP Grant Allocation
Motion to approve the amended REAP Grant Allocation in the amount of $53,438 for the 2026-2027 school year.
Subject:
13.A.5) Wellness Grant
Motion to accept the Wellness Grant from School Health Insurance Fund in the amount of $7,000.
Subject:
13.A.6) Wellness Champion
Motion to approve James Bowman as the 2026-27 Wellness Champion with a stipend of $1,000.00.
Subject:
13.A.7) Student Support Services
Motion to approve NJ4S Hunterdon to provide services to Alexandria Township School during the 2026-2027 school year based on student needs at no cost to the district.
Subject:
13.B. Personnel
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Alexandria Township Board of Education approves the following:
Subject:
13.B.1) Alternate Bus Aide
Motion to approve Kathy Wilcox as an alternate temporary bus aide at $19.00 per hour. 
Subject:
13.B.2) Facility Manager Update
Motion to revise the previously approved effective date for Sean Hardy as Facilities Manager from October 28, 2026 to September 28, 2026, at a prorated annual salary of $85,000.
Subject:
13.B.3) Amended Interim Superintendent Contract
Motion to approve an amended contract for Dr. Barbara Popp, as Interim Superintendent, effective August 27, 2026 through October 30, 2026, at a rate of $700 per day pending receipt and outcome of required documentation.
Subject:
13.B.4) School Social Worker
Motion to approve BrieAnn Collis as a School Social Worker, effective October 12, 2026, at MA+30, Step 6, with a salary of $77,540, prorated, pending completion of all required documentation.
Subject:
13.C. Approval of Minutes
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Alexandria Township Board of Education approves the following meeting minutes:
Subject:
13.D. Finance and Facilities
Subject:
13.D.1) Disposals
Motion to approve the disposal of the attached items that are beyond economical repair.
Subject:
13.D.2) Before and After Care School Services
Motion to approve The Work Family Connection to provide before and after school programs at Alexandria Township School District for the 2026-2027 school year.
Subject:
13.D.3) Amended dates for Extended School Year Transportation (ESY) 2026-2027
Motion to approve a contract with Delaware Valley Regional High School for ESY Transportation from July 1, 2026 - August 15, 2026, in the amount of $20,686.78.
Subject:
13.D.4) Professional Services Contract – Evaluation Services
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve a professional services contract with Vocal Point, LLC for Evaluation Services for a special education student whose name is on file with the Business Office.  The cost of the service will be $1000.
Subject:
13.D.5) Delaware Valley Shared Services Agreement Custodian/Maintenance
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Alexandria Township Board of Education agrees to enter into a Shared Services Agreement with Delaware Valley Regional High School Board of Education for the 2026-2027 school year for custodian and maintenance shared services.
Subject:
13.E. Education
Subject:
13.E.1) Staff Induction and Mentoring Program
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 ATS Staff Induction and Mentoring Program.
Subject:
13.E.2) Media Specialist Services
Motion to approve a contract with 4M Consulting, LLC for media specialist services for the 2026-2027 school year for an amount not to exceed $5,000.
Subject:
13.E.3) Home Instruction
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approves the attached list of teachers for Home Instruction services at a rate of $65 per hour.
Subject:
13.E.4) Out of District Tuition Contract
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve a 2026/2027 tuition contract with the High Bridge Board of Education for tuition and related services for September 3, 2026 - June 30, 2027 for a student whose name is on file in the Business Office.  The total tuition is $68,687.
Subject:
14. PUBLIC INPUT
Description:
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:

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.
5. An individual cannot give his/her time to another individual.

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.

Subject:
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:

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

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