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Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. NOTIFICATION OF MEETING
3. ROLL CALL
4. BOARD STATEMENT
5. FLAG SALUTE
6. CORRESPONDENCE
6.A. Letter from Pamela Beck.
6.B. Correspondence from Patrick O'Donnell
7. BOARD PRESIDENT
8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
9. SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BD SECRETARY'S REPORT
9.A. Water treatment issues at both locations
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. NEW BUSINESS
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
14. OPEN SESSION
15. PUBLIC INPUT: COMMENTS ON MOTIONS ONLY
16. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION
16.A. Finance
16.A.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending September 30, 2015,  as submitted by the Superintendent, as authorized by N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.1.
16.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 September  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 remainder of the fiscal year.
16.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 over expended as of September  30,  2015, and that as of this date sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
16.B. Bill List
16.B.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated 9/18/15 - 10/15/15, check numbers 03968 - 04050, in the amount of $923,018.27.
16.C. Travel and Related Expenses Reimbursement
16.C.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.

Teresa Gover on November 9, 2015, to  Mahwah, NJ,  to attend a workshop on Hot Topics In Special Education.  Estimated travel expenses of $20.15.

Patricia Aversa on December 8, 2015, to Parsippany, NJ, to attend a Fred Pryor Seminar entitled The  Exceptional Assistant.  Estimated travel expenses of  $35.00.

Doreen Penge on December 8, 2015, to Parsippany, NJ, to attend a Fred Pryor Seminar entitled The  Exceptional Assistant.   Estimated travel expenses of $35.00.

Linda Finan on December 8, 2015, to Parsippany, NJ, to attend a Fred Pryor Seminar entitled The Exceptional Assistant.  Estimated travel expenses of $35.00.

Nancy Evans on October 23, 2015, to New Brunswick, NJ, to attend the annual conference on reading and writing.

Patricia Bender on February 24, 2016, to New Brunswick, NJ to attend a workshop entitled Activites and Games to Enhance Mastery of Number and Operations in Grade 3-5.

Sara Sciarello on February 24, 2016, to attend a workshop in New Brunswick, NJ,  entitled Activities and Games to Enhance Mastery of Number and Operations in Grades 3-5.

Christina Salerno to attend workshops  in Livingston, NJ,  entitled NJ Grow Kids - Pyramid Preschool Module 1,2,3,4 on the following dates:  October 29, 2015, January 8, 2016, February 3, 2016, March 15, 2016 

Christina Salerno on December 17, 2015, to Piscataway, NJ, to attend a workshop entitled NJ Grow Kids-Strengthening Families Protective Factors.
16.D. Approval of Minutes
16.D.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Minutes of September 24, 2015 and the Minutes of October 8, 2015.
16.E. Outdated Textbooks To Be Discarded
16.E.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board grant approval to discard the following outdated Math textbooks:

Qty 170    Grades 3-5 Envision Math 2009
17. REGULAR AGENDA MOTIONS
17.A. Personnel
17.A.1) Letter of Retirement

Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept a letter of retirement, effective June 30, 2016, from Pamela Beck, Special Education Teacher.
17.A.2) Letter of Resignation

Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept a letter of resignation, effective November 2, 2015, from Patrick O'Donnell, Social Studies Teacher.
17.A.3) Schedule B 

Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following appointments to Schedule B:

Matthew Blazure - Sports Director
Garth Ferrante - Newspaper Club
Mary Fran Daley - NJ Law Fair Advisor
17.A.4) Medical Leave Replacement

Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve Emily Schrack as a long term substitute medical leave replacement teacher as of October 13, 2015, Step 1-BA, $53,097,  prorated.
17.A.5) Maternity Leave Replacement

Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve Lauryn E. Rohrbach as a long term maternity leave replacement substitute, effective September 25, 2015 through December 31, 2015, Step 1-BA, $53,097, prorated, effective upon receipt of certification.
17.A.6) Substitute List

Motion made by __________, seconded by _________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve adding the following names to the 2015-16 Substitute List: 
Catherine Lisa - Teacher
Gillian Brindle - Teacher
Michelle Small - Teacher
Melinda Lentine - Teacher
Kimberly Correll - Teacher
17.A.7) 4th Grade Teacher

Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve Kimberly Correll as a 4th grade teacher starting October 23, 2015, Step 1-BA, $53,097 prorated.  Employment contingent upon the successful completion of the criminal history background check required by law.
17.A.8) 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve Janet Sampson as an 8th grade social studies teacher as of October 29, 2015, Step 1-BA, $53,097 prorated.  Employment contingent upon the successful completion of the criminal history background check required by law.
17.A.9) Emergent Hire

Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following resolution:

Resolved, That the Alexandria Township Board of Education approve application of the emergent hiring of the following:

Kimberly Correll - Teacher
Janet Sampson - Teacher
17.A.10) Health Coverage

Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve providing Long Term Replacement Teachers with High Deductible(HDHP) Single Coverage with the option to purchase additional coverage.
17.A.11) FMLA Approval

Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve FMLA leave for a teacher who's name is listed in the Business Office, since September 28th.
17.B. Policy
17.B.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the second reading of the following Policies/Regulation:

Policy 5330 - Administration of Medication
Regulation 5330 - Administration of Medication
Policy 5339 - Screening For Dyslexia
Policy 8540 - School Nutrition Programs
Policy 8550 - Outstanding Food Service Charges
Policy 8820 - Opening Exercises/Ceremonies
17.C. Facility Use
17.C.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve a request by EF Tours (student/parent trip) to hold meetings in the Band Room at the Alexandria Middle School from 6:00-8:30 PM on the following dates:
October 14, November 18, 2015, February 3, and March 2, 2016.
17.C.2) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve a Preschool Articulation Meeting for Hunterdon County Educators on October 26, 2015, from 4-6:00 PM in Room 140.
17.C.3) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the use of the Lester D. Wilson School art room from 3:30 PM on Friday, December 4, 2015,  through 3:30 PM on Friday,  December 10, 2015, for a Scholastic Book Fair sponsored by the Alexandria Township PTO.
17.C.4) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Halloween Happenings sponsored by the Alexandria Township PTO on October 30, 2015 from 3:30-8:00 PM.  The PTO requests the use of the Lester D. Wilson School all purpose room, kitchen and main and back parking lots.  They plan to hold a costume dance party/contest/pizza/and trunk or treat event.
17.C.5) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the use of the Lester D. Wilson School by Bricks 4 Kidz of Hunterdon-Somerset for after school enrichment classes from 3:10-4:20, at a rate of $65.00 per hour, as follows:
October 23 - Art Room
October 30 - Art Room
November 13 - Art Room
November 20 - Art Room
December 4 - Conference Room
December 11 - Art Room
December 18 - Art Room
17.C.6) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the use of the gym/multi-purpose room of the Lester D. Wilson School by the Alexandria Twp. PTO for Bedtime Stories from 3:45-8:00 PM.
17.C.7) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the use of the Alexandria Middle School old gym from Tuesday, December 8 thru Thursday, December 10, 2015, by the Alexandria Township PTO to hold the Scholastic Book Fair.
17.D. Safety Grant
17.D.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept the 2014-15 Safety Grant awarded by New Jersey Schools Insurance Group in the amount of $2,200.00
17.E. NJQSAC Statement of Assurance
17.E.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) Statement of Assurance for the School Year 2015-16 for submission to the New Jersey Department of Education.  The Alexandria Township Board of Education has reviewed the NJQSAC Statement of Assurance School year 2015-16 and hereby affirms the information contained therein.
17.F. Alexandria Township Education Foundation Grants
17.F.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept the following grants from the Alexandria Township Education Foundation:

Grant # 2016-01        A Trip Back In Time               $600.00
Grant # 2016-02        Fairview Shutterfly Books      910.00         
18. PUBLIC COMMENTS
19. BOARD GOALS
20. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 22, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER
Subject:
2. NOTIFICATION OF MEETING
Description:
This meeting was properly advertised according to the Open Public Meeting Act (P.L. 1975:31) in the Hunterdon County Democrat on April 30, 2015, to begin at 7:00 PM.
Subject:
3. ROLL CALL
Description:
Amy DiPaolo -      Patrick D. McGinness
Christopher R. Kassai -                  Joan M. Monaco -
Elizabeth A. Kelly -                          Scott A. Saccal -
Joseph Krouse -                               Brian P. Walsh -
Douglas E. Linden, Jr. - 
Subject:
4. BOARD STATEMENT
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.
Subject:
5. FLAG SALUTE
Subject:
6. CORRESPONDENCE
Subject:
6.A. Letter from Pamela Beck.
Subject:
6.B. Correspondence from Patrick O'Donnell
Subject:
7. BOARD PRESIDENT
Subject:
8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Description:
Dr. Matthew J. Jennings, Superintendent of Schools, to report on the following:
A.  Bullying
B.  Suspensions
C.  Middle School Code of Conduct Update
D.  Report on Student Assessment Results and Presentation of School Goals for 2015-16
Subject:
9. SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BD SECRETARY'S REPORT
Description:
David E. Pawlowski, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, to report on the following:
Subject:
9.A. Water treatment issues at both locations
Subject:
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject:
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Subject:
12. NEW BUSINESS
Subject:
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Description:
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board go into Executive Session at ________ to discuss ____________.
Subject:
14. OPEN SESSION
Description:
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board return to Open Session at ____________.
Subject:
15. PUBLIC INPUT: COMMENTS ON MOTIONS ONLY
Subject:
16. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION
Description:
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the consent agenda as follows:
Subject:
16.A. Finance
Subject:
16.A.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending September 30, 2015,  as submitted by the Superintendent, as authorized by N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.1.
Subject:
16.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 September  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 remainder of the fiscal year.
Subject:
16.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 over expended as of September  30,  2015, 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:
16.B. Bill List
Subject:
16.B.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated 9/18/15 - 10/15/15, check numbers 03968 - 04050, in the amount of $923,018.27.
Subject:
16.C. Travel and Related Expenses Reimbursement
Subject:
16.C.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.

Teresa Gover on November 9, 2015, to  Mahwah, NJ,  to attend a workshop on Hot Topics In Special Education.  Estimated travel expenses of $20.15.

Patricia Aversa on December 8, 2015, to Parsippany, NJ, to attend a Fred Pryor Seminar entitled The  Exceptional Assistant.  Estimated travel expenses of  $35.00.

Doreen Penge on December 8, 2015, to Parsippany, NJ, to attend a Fred Pryor Seminar entitled The  Exceptional Assistant.   Estimated travel expenses of $35.00.

Linda Finan on December 8, 2015, to Parsippany, NJ, to attend a Fred Pryor Seminar entitled The Exceptional Assistant.  Estimated travel expenses of $35.00.

Nancy Evans on October 23, 2015, to New Brunswick, NJ, to attend the annual conference on reading and writing.

Patricia Bender on February 24, 2016, to New Brunswick, NJ to attend a workshop entitled Activites and Games to Enhance Mastery of Number and Operations in Grade 3-5.

Sara Sciarello on February 24, 2016, to attend a workshop in New Brunswick, NJ,  entitled Activities and Games to Enhance Mastery of Number and Operations in Grades 3-5.

Christina Salerno to attend workshops  in Livingston, NJ,  entitled NJ Grow Kids - Pyramid Preschool Module 1,2,3,4 on the following dates:  October 29, 2015, January 8, 2016, February 3, 2016, March 15, 2016 

Christina Salerno on December 17, 2015, to Piscataway, NJ, to attend a workshop entitled NJ Grow Kids-Strengthening Families Protective Factors.
Subject:
16.D. Approval of Minutes
Subject:
16.D.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Minutes of September 24, 2015 and the Minutes of October 8, 2015.
Subject:
16.E. Outdated Textbooks To Be Discarded
Subject:
16.E.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board grant approval to discard the following outdated Math textbooks:

Qty 170    Grades 3-5 Envision Math 2009
Subject:
17. REGULAR AGENDA MOTIONS
Subject:
17.A. Personnel
Subject:
17.A.1) Letter of Retirement

Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept a letter of retirement, effective June 30, 2016, from Pamela Beck, Special Education Teacher.
Subject:
17.A.2) Letter of Resignation

Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept a letter of resignation, effective November 2, 2015, from Patrick O'Donnell, Social Studies Teacher.
Subject:
17.A.3) Schedule B 

Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following appointments to Schedule B:

Matthew Blazure - Sports Director
Garth Ferrante - Newspaper Club
Mary Fran Daley - NJ Law Fair Advisor
Subject:
17.A.4) Medical Leave Replacement

Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve Emily Schrack as a long term substitute medical leave replacement teacher as of October 13, 2015, Step 1-BA, $53,097,  prorated.
Subject:
17.A.5) Maternity Leave Replacement

Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve Lauryn E. Rohrbach as a long term maternity leave replacement substitute, effective September 25, 2015 through December 31, 2015, Step 1-BA, $53,097, prorated, effective upon receipt of certification.
Subject:
17.A.6) Substitute List

Motion made by __________, seconded by _________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve adding the following names to the 2015-16 Substitute List: 
Catherine Lisa - Teacher
Gillian Brindle - Teacher
Michelle Small - Teacher
Melinda Lentine - Teacher
Kimberly Correll - Teacher
Subject:
17.A.7) 4th Grade Teacher

Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve Kimberly Correll as a 4th grade teacher starting October 23, 2015, Step 1-BA, $53,097 prorated.  Employment contingent upon the successful completion of the criminal history background check required by law.
Subject:
17.A.8) 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve Janet Sampson as an 8th grade social studies teacher as of October 29, 2015, Step 1-BA, $53,097 prorated.  Employment contingent upon the successful completion of the criminal history background check required by law.
Subject:
17.A.9) Emergent Hire

Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following resolution:

Resolved, That the Alexandria Township Board of Education approve application of the emergent hiring of the following:

Kimberly Correll - Teacher
Janet Sampson - Teacher
Subject:
17.A.10) Health Coverage

Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve providing Long Term Replacement Teachers with High Deductible(HDHP) Single Coverage with the option to purchase additional coverage.
Subject:
17.A.11) FMLA Approval

Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve FMLA leave for a teacher who's name is listed in the Business Office, since September 28th.
Subject:
17.B. Policy
Subject:
17.B.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the second reading of the following Policies/Regulation:

Policy 5330 - Administration of Medication
Regulation 5330 - Administration of Medication
Policy 5339 - Screening For Dyslexia
Policy 8540 - School Nutrition Programs
Policy 8550 - Outstanding Food Service Charges
Policy 8820 - Opening Exercises/Ceremonies
Subject:
17.C. Facility Use
Subject:
17.C.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve a request by EF Tours (student/parent trip) to hold meetings in the Band Room at the Alexandria Middle School from 6:00-8:30 PM on the following dates:
October 14, November 18, 2015, February 3, and March 2, 2016.
Subject:
17.C.2) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve a Preschool Articulation Meeting for Hunterdon County Educators on October 26, 2015, from 4-6:00 PM in Room 140.
Subject:
17.C.3) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the use of the Lester D. Wilson School art room from 3:30 PM on Friday, December 4, 2015,  through 3:30 PM on Friday,  December 10, 2015, for a Scholastic Book Fair sponsored by the Alexandria Township PTO.
Subject:
17.C.4) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Halloween Happenings sponsored by the Alexandria Township PTO on October 30, 2015 from 3:30-8:00 PM.  The PTO requests the use of the Lester D. Wilson School all purpose room, kitchen and main and back parking lots.  They plan to hold a costume dance party/contest/pizza/and trunk or treat event.
Subject:
17.C.5) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the use of the Lester D. Wilson School by Bricks 4 Kidz of Hunterdon-Somerset for after school enrichment classes from 3:10-4:20, at a rate of $65.00 per hour, as follows:
October 23 - Art Room
October 30 - Art Room
November 13 - Art Room
November 20 - Art Room
December 4 - Conference Room
December 11 - Art Room
December 18 - Art Room
Subject:
17.C.6) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the use of the gym/multi-purpose room of the Lester D. Wilson School by the Alexandria Twp. PTO for Bedtime Stories from 3:45-8:00 PM.
Subject:
17.C.7) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the use of the Alexandria Middle School old gym from Tuesday, December 8 thru Thursday, December 10, 2015, by the Alexandria Township PTO to hold the Scholastic Book Fair.
Subject:
17.D. Safety Grant
Subject:
17.D.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept the 2014-15 Safety Grant awarded by New Jersey Schools Insurance Group in the amount of $2,200.00
Subject:
17.E. NJQSAC Statement of Assurance
Subject:
17.E.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) Statement of Assurance for the School Year 2015-16 for submission to the New Jersey Department of Education.  The Alexandria Township Board of Education has reviewed the NJQSAC Statement of Assurance School year 2015-16 and hereby affirms the information contained therein.
Subject:
17.F. Alexandria Township Education Foundation Grants
Subject:
17.F.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept the following grants from the Alexandria Township Education Foundation:

Grant # 2016-01        A Trip Back In Time               $600.00
Grant # 2016-02        Fairview Shutterfly Books      910.00         
Subject:
18. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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 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 resident, 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.
Subject:
19. BOARD GOALS
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.
Subject:
20. ADJOURN
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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