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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. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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6.A. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board go into Executive Session at __________ to discuss the Superintendent's summative.
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7. OPEN SESSION
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7.A. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board return to Open Session at ____________.
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8. CORRESPONDENCE
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8.A. Jennifer McCaffery
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8.B. Callie Triano
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8.C. Skyler Krouse
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9. BOARD PRESIDENT
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10. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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11. SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BD SECRETARY'S REPORT
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11.A. Audit Insight
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11.B. Cafeteria Flooring Update
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12. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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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 INPUT: COMMENTS ON MOTIONS ONLY
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18. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION
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18.A. Finance
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18.A.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending June 30, 2015, as submitted by the Superintendent, as authorized by N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.1.
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18.A.2) to accept the Alexandria Township Board of Education's certification that the Superintendent, Dr. Matthew J. Jennings, recommends that the Board of Education accept the monthly financial reports of the Board Secretary and the Treasurer of School Moneys for the month ending June 30, 2015, and he recommends 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 end of the fiscal year.
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18.A.3) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary's, David E. Pawlowski, certification as required by N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(d), that no line item account has been overexpended as of June 30, 2015, and that as of this date sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the end of the fiscal year.
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18.B. Bill List
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18.B.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated
June 11, 2015 - June 30, 2015, check numbers 03678 - 03738, in the amount of $788,072.45. |
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18.C. Minutes
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18.C.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Minutes of June 18, 2015 as submitted.
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18.D. Travel and Related Expenses Reimbursement
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18.D.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve work-related and related expenses reimbursement for the following staff members that is directly related to and within the scope of their current work responsibilities, promotes the delivery of instruction, and is critical to the instructional needs of the School District or furthers the efficient operation of the School District, and is educationally necessary and fiscally prudent.
Connie Green on October 12, 2015 to Morristown, NJ to attend a diabetes workshop for school personnel. Ursula Accumanno on August 10 - 13, 2015 to Randolph, NJ to attend a Responsive Classroom workshop, at an estimated cost of $53.00. Ursula Accumanno on October 23, 2015 to New Brunswick, NJ to attend a Rutgers Reading & Writing Conference, at an estimated cost of $24.80. Kim Breidt on October 14, 2015 to Somerset, NJ for the Annual School Health Conference NJAAP, at an estimated cost of $26.00 Ursula Accumanno on August 3, 2015 to Saddle Brooke, NJ for Fundations Training at an estimated cost of $40.00 Cara Hamra on July 27, 2015 to King of Prussia, PA for Fundations Training at an estimated cost of $45.00 |
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18.E. Personnel
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18.E.1) Addition to Schedule B
upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following staff member be added to fill a Schedule B posting for the 2015-16 school year: Chaperone - Cathleen Sousa |
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18.E.2) Team Leaders
upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following staff member for the Team Leaders position for the 2015-17 school years as per the negotiated agreement: Sixth Grade - Kate Krsnak |
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18.E.3) Homework Assistance and Completion Program
upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve that the following staff members receive a stipend for the Homework Assistance and Completion Program. This is a one-year program being funded through Title I. Julianne Malecki will receive $3,000. Vickie Milford will receive $1,500. Jennifer McCaffrey will receive $1,500. |
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18.E.4) Long Term Substitute
upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve Olivia Marchitelli as a long term substitute teacher from September 1 - November 20, 2015. Approved criminal history background check already on file. |
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19. REGULAR AGENDA MOTIONS
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19.A. Policy
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19.A.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the second reading of the following policy:
Policy 8462 Reporting Potentially Missing or Abused Children |
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19.B. Facility Use
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19.B.1) Troop 80107
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the use of the Alexandria Middle School Art Room from 5-6:00 PM by Troop 80107 on the following dates. October 2, 16, 2015 November 20, 2015 December 4, 18, 2015 February 5, 19, 2016 March 4, 18, 2016 April 15, 2016 May 6, 20, 2016 June 3, 2016 |
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19.B.2) Alexandria Township Education Foundation
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the use of the Alexandria Middle School Library at 7:30 PM by the Alexandria Township Education Foundation on the following dates: September 9, 2015 October 7, 2015 November 11, 2015 December 9, 2015 January 13, 2016 February 10, 2016 March 16, 2016 April 6, 2016 May 4, 2016 |
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19.C. Preschool Tuition
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19.C.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve Preschool Tuition Contract Agreements for the 2015-16 school year for six students whose names are on file in the business office. (18)
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19.D. Social Studies Text Books
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19.D.1) Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the adoption of new Social Studies text books for 4th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.
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19.E. Superintendent Goals for 2015-16
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19.E.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Superintendent's goals for 2015-16.
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19.F. Preschool Teacher
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19.F.1) Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve Corinne Kempinski as a preschool teacher as of September 1, 2015, Step 1-BA, $53,097 as per the negotiated agreement. Approved criminal history background check already on file.
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19.G. Administrator Goal Attainment
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19.G.1) Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following Administrator goal attainments:
Sandy Kacedon, 1,000.00 Denise Fichner, 1,000.00 Jennifer Bills, 1,000.00 |
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20. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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21. BOARD GOALS
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22. ADJOURN
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | July 23, 2015 at 5:45 PM - Regular Meeting | |
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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 July 16, 2015, to begin at 5:45 PM.
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3. ROLL CALL
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Description:
Amy DiPaolo - Patrick D. McGuinness -
Christopher R. Kassai - Joan M. Monaco - Elizabeth A. Kelly - Scott A. Saccal - Joseph Krouse - Brian P. Walsh - Douglas E. Linden, Jr. - |
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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. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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6.A. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board go into Executive Session at __________ to discuss the Superintendent's summative.
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7. OPEN SESSION
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7.A. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board return to Open Session at ____________.
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8. CORRESPONDENCE
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8.A. Jennifer McCaffery
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8.B. Callie Triano
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8.C. Skyler Krouse
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9. BOARD PRESIDENT
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10. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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Description:
Dr. Matthew J. Jennings, Superintendent of Schools, to report on the following:
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11. SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BD SECRETARY'S REPORT
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Description:
David E. Pawlowski, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, to report on the following:
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11.A. Audit Insight
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11.B. Cafeteria Flooring Update
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12. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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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 Ski Club Stipend Adjustment.
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16. OPEN SESSION
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Description:
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board return to Open Session at ____________.
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17. PUBLIC INPUT: COMMENTS ON MOTIONS ONLY
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18. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION
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Description:
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the consent agenda as follows:
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18.A. Finance
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18.A.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending June 30, 2015, as submitted by the Superintendent, as authorized by N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.1.
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18.A.2) to accept the Alexandria Township Board of Education's certification that the Superintendent, Dr. Matthew J. Jennings, recommends that the Board of Education accept the monthly financial reports of the Board Secretary and the Treasurer of School Moneys for the month ending June 30, 2015, and he recommends 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 end of the fiscal year.
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18.A.3) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary's, David E. Pawlowski, certification as required by N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(d), that no line item account has been overexpended as of June 30, 2015, and that as of this date sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the end of the fiscal year.
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18.B. Bill List
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18.B.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated
June 11, 2015 - June 30, 2015, check numbers 03678 - 03738, in the amount of $788,072.45. |
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18.C. Minutes
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18.C.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Minutes of June 18, 2015 as submitted.
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18.D. Travel and Related Expenses Reimbursement
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18.D.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve work-related and related expenses reimbursement for the following staff members that is directly related to and within the scope of their current work responsibilities, promotes the delivery of instruction, and is critical to the instructional needs of the School District or furthers the efficient operation of the School District, and is educationally necessary and fiscally prudent.
Connie Green on October 12, 2015 to Morristown, NJ to attend a diabetes workshop for school personnel. Ursula Accumanno on August 10 - 13, 2015 to Randolph, NJ to attend a Responsive Classroom workshop, at an estimated cost of $53.00. Ursula Accumanno on October 23, 2015 to New Brunswick, NJ to attend a Rutgers Reading & Writing Conference, at an estimated cost of $24.80. Kim Breidt on October 14, 2015 to Somerset, NJ for the Annual School Health Conference NJAAP, at an estimated cost of $26.00 Ursula Accumanno on August 3, 2015 to Saddle Brooke, NJ for Fundations Training at an estimated cost of $40.00 Cara Hamra on July 27, 2015 to King of Prussia, PA for Fundations Training at an estimated cost of $45.00 |
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18.E. Personnel
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18.E.1) Addition to Schedule B
upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following staff member be added to fill a Schedule B posting for the 2015-16 school year: Chaperone - Cathleen Sousa |
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18.E.2) Team Leaders
upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following staff member for the Team Leaders position for the 2015-17 school years as per the negotiated agreement: Sixth Grade - Kate Krsnak |
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18.E.3) Homework Assistance and Completion Program
upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve that the following staff members receive a stipend for the Homework Assistance and Completion Program. This is a one-year program being funded through Title I. Julianne Malecki will receive $3,000. Vickie Milford will receive $1,500. Jennifer McCaffrey will receive $1,500. |
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18.E.4) Long Term Substitute
upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve Olivia Marchitelli as a long term substitute teacher from September 1 - November 20, 2015. Approved criminal history background check already on file. |
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19. REGULAR AGENDA MOTIONS
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19.A. Policy
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19.A.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the second reading of the following policy:
Policy 8462 Reporting Potentially Missing or Abused Children |
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19.B. Facility Use
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19.B.1) Troop 80107
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the use of the Alexandria Middle School Art Room from 5-6:00 PM by Troop 80107 on the following dates. October 2, 16, 2015 November 20, 2015 December 4, 18, 2015 February 5, 19, 2016 March 4, 18, 2016 April 15, 2016 May 6, 20, 2016 June 3, 2016 |
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19.B.2) Alexandria Township Education Foundation
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the use of the Alexandria Middle School Library at 7:30 PM by the Alexandria Township Education Foundation on the following dates: September 9, 2015 October 7, 2015 November 11, 2015 December 9, 2015 January 13, 2016 February 10, 2016 March 16, 2016 April 6, 2016 May 4, 2016 |
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19.C. Preschool Tuition
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19.C.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve Preschool Tuition Contract Agreements for the 2015-16 school year for six students whose names are on file in the business office. (18)
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19.D. Social Studies Text Books
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19.D.1) Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the adoption of new Social Studies text books for 4th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.
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19.E. Superintendent Goals for 2015-16
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19.E.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Superintendent's goals for 2015-16.
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19.F. Preschool Teacher
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19.F.1) Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve Corinne Kempinski as a preschool teacher as of September 1, 2015, Step 1-BA, $53,097 as per the negotiated agreement. Approved criminal history background check already on file.
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19.G. Administrator Goal Attainment
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19.G.1) Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following Administrator goal attainments:
Sandy Kacedon, 1,000.00 Denise Fichner, 1,000.00 Jennifer Bills, 1,000.00 |
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20. 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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21. 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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22. 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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