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Meeting Agenda
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. NOTIFICATION OF MEETING
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3. ROLL CALL
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4. BOARD STATEMENT
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5. FLAG SALUTE
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6. CORRESPONDENCE
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7. BOARD PRESIDENT
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8. SUPERINTENDENT'S PRESENTATION
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8.A. Curriculum Update
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8.A.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the approval of the County Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the attainment of the Superintendent's Goal #3 as defined below:
By June 2015, 85% of the total number of general education students in fourth and fifth grade will demonstrate proficiency in the Common Core Curriculum grade level expectations for whole numbers, fractions and decimals as measured by a score of 85% or higher on the district benchmark assessment. |
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9. POLICY
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10. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
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11. FINANCE
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11.A. 2015-16 School District Budget
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following resolution: Be It So Resolved, to approve the tentative 2015-16 School District budget for submission to the Hunterdon County Department of Education as follows: General Fund Operating Budget 9,551,977 Special Revenue Fund (Grants and Entitlements) 116,018 Debt Service Fund (Repayment of Debt 458,700 Be It Further Resolved, to acknowledge that the 2015-16 School District budget as described above results in tax levies as follows: General Fund (Operating Budget) 7,799,681 Debt Service Fund (Repayment of Debt 458,700 The School District has proposed programs and services in addition to the core curriculum content standards adopted by the State Board of Education. Whereas, School District Policy #6371-N.J.A.C. 6:A23A-7 provides that the Board of Education shall establish in the annual budget a maximum expenditure amount that may be allotted for such travel and expenses reimbursement for the 2015-16 school year. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Alexandria Township Board of Education hereby established the School District travel maximum for the school year at the sum of $28,950. Regular business travel maximum is $1,500 per person. Current business travel for the 2014-15 school year is $2,643.52. Be It Further Resolved, that the School Business Administrator shall track and record these costs to insure that the maximum amount is not exceeded. The amount established for the 2015-16 school year is $28,950. |
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12. BUILDING AND GROUNDS
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12.A. Review LDW Library lighting upgrade proposal
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13. ORGANIZATIONAL
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14. NEW BUSINESS
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15. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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16. OPEN SESSION
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17. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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18. BOARD GOALS
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19. ADJOURN
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | April 9, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Work Session | |
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. NOTIFICATION OF MEETING
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Description:
This meeting was properly advertised according to the Open Public Meeting Act (P.L. 1975:31) in the Hunterdon County Democrat on May 1, 2014, to begin at 7:00 PM.
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3. ROLL CALL
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Description:
Christopher R. Kassai - Joan M. Monaco -
Elizabeth A. Kelly - Scott A. Saccal - Joseph Krouse - Shawn J. Shapiro - Douglas E. Linden, Jr. - Brian P. Walsh - Patrick D. McGuinness - |
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4. BOARD STATEMENT
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Description:
The mission of the Alexandria Township School District is to achieve academic excellence through high quality instruction, a positive learning environment, and a strong partnership among staff members, family and community.
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5. FLAG SALUTE
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6. CORRESPONDENCE
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7. BOARD PRESIDENT
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8. SUPERINTENDENT'S PRESENTATION
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Description:
Dr. Matthew J. Jennings, Superintendent of Schools, to report on the following:
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8.A. Curriculum Update
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8.A.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the approval of the County Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the attainment of the Superintendent's Goal #3 as defined below:
By June 2015, 85% of the total number of general education students in fourth and fifth grade will demonstrate proficiency in the Common Core Curriculum grade level expectations for whole numbers, fractions and decimals as measured by a score of 85% or higher on the district benchmark assessment. |
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9. POLICY
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10. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
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11. FINANCE
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11.A. 2015-16 School District Budget
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following resolution: Be It So Resolved, to approve the tentative 2015-16 School District budget for submission to the Hunterdon County Department of Education as follows: General Fund Operating Budget 9,551,977 Special Revenue Fund (Grants and Entitlements) 116,018 Debt Service Fund (Repayment of Debt 458,700 Be It Further Resolved, to acknowledge that the 2015-16 School District budget as described above results in tax levies as follows: General Fund (Operating Budget) 7,799,681 Debt Service Fund (Repayment of Debt 458,700 The School District has proposed programs and services in addition to the core curriculum content standards adopted by the State Board of Education. Whereas, School District Policy #6371-N.J.A.C. 6:A23A-7 provides that the Board of Education shall establish in the annual budget a maximum expenditure amount that may be allotted for such travel and expenses reimbursement for the 2015-16 school year. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Alexandria Township Board of Education hereby established the School District travel maximum for the school year at the sum of $28,950. Regular business travel maximum is $1,500 per person. Current business travel for the 2014-15 school year is $2,643.52. Be It Further Resolved, that the School Business Administrator shall track and record these costs to insure that the maximum amount is not exceeded. The amount established for the 2015-16 school year is $28,950. |
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12. BUILDING AND GROUNDS
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12.A. Review LDW Library lighting upgrade proposal
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13. ORGANIZATIONAL
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14. NEW BUSINESS
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15. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Description:
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board go into Executive Session at ________ to discuss ____________.
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16. OPEN SESSION
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Description:
Motion made by ______ seconded by ______ to return to open session at _______ PM.
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17. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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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. 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 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. |
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18. BOARD GOALS
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Description:
The Alexandria Township Board of Education will:
1. Continue to Improve Board effectiveness. 2. Continue to effectively represent and communicate with the public and involve the community. 3. Continue to improve District Planning focusing on the District mission and goals. 4. Implement our CSA and Board self-evaluation process. |
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19. ADJOURN
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Description:
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board adjourn the meeting at __________ .
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