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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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6.A. Teacher
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6.B. Teacher
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6.C. Teacher
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7. BOARD PRESIDENT
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8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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9. SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BD SECRETARY'S REPORT
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9.A. Waste Water Treatment Facilities Update / DEP AMS and LDW
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9.B. Budget Timeline with DOE
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10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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12. NEW BUSINESS
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13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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14. OPEN SESSION
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15. PUBLIC INPUT: COMMENTS ON MOTIONS ONLY
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16. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION
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16.A. Finance
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16.A.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending February 29, 2016, as submitted by the Superintendent, as authorized by N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.1.
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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 February 29, 2016, 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.
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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 February 29, 2016, and that as of this date sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
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16.B. Bill List
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16.B.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated February 11, 2016 - March 7, 2016, check numbers 04329-04374, in the amount of $352,540.75.
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16.C. Travel and Related Expenses Reimbursement
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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.
Patricia Bender to attend the Teachers College Reading and Writing Summer Institute Conference in New York from August 8 - August 12, 2016. Patricia Dale to attend the Writing Institute at Teachers College Conference in New York from June 20 - June 24, 2016. Estimated travel expenses of $73.00. Tanya Drake to attend the 23rd Annual June Institute on Teaching of Reading Conference in New York from June 27 - July 1, 2016. Estimated travel expenses of $73.00 Tanya Drake to attend the 23rd Annual August institute on the Teaching of Writing Conference in New York from August 1 - August 5, 2016. Estimated travel expenses of $73.00. Tracy Pawlowski to attend the Reading and Writing Project Conference in New York from August 8 - August 12, 2016. Estimated travel expenses of $68.00. David Pawlowski to attend the NJASBO Conference in Atlantic City in June, 2016. Estimated travel expenses of $90.00. Megan Regan to attend a workshop entitled Visual and Performing Arts Standard Review and Revisions in Monroe Township on April 18, May 9 and June 6, 2016. Estimated travel expenses of $20.00. |
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16.C.2) 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 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. The information for these workshops was not available at the February 18, 2016 meeting.
James Bowman attended the March 1, 2016 conference entitled Implementing 21st Century Skills In Health and Physical Education. Estimated travel expenses of $15.00. Megan Regan attended a workshop entitled Visual and Performing Arts Standards Review and Revisions in Monroe Township on February 17 and March 17, 2016. |
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16.D. Approval of Minutes
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16.D.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Minutes of February 18, 2016 and the Minutes of March 3, 2016.
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16.E. Organization Meeting
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16.E.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve April 21, 2016, to conduct the Annual Organization of the Board. The meeting will be conducted in the Alexandria Middle School Library/Media Center, commencing at 7:00 PM. The Board will conduct regular business immediately following organization of the Board.
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16.F. Public Hearing
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16.F.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve May 5th, 2016, to conduct the Public Hearing of the 2016-17 Annual School District Budget. The meeting will be conducted in the Alexandria Middle School Library/Media Center, Commencing at 7:00 PM. The Board will conduct regular business immediately following the Public Hearing.
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17. REGULAR AGENDA MOTIONS
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17.A. Personnel
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17.A.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve a Medical Leave of Absence for an employee whose name is on file in the business office, for four weeks, commencing March 21, 2016 and ending April 15, 2016.
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17.A.2) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve Joseph Olcott as Lacrosse Coach for the 2015-16 school year.
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17.A.3) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve Michael McGarry as Team Leader, salary prorated for the remainder of the school year.
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17.A.4) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve Kathleen Sousa as Graduation Coordinator.
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17.A.5) Motion made by ______, seconded by______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following to provide services for the 2015-2016 extended school program:
Teaching: Kerrie Eisenhardt, Corinne Kempinski, Erin Winters Aides: Alison Bills, Linda Fennelly, Eileen Barry, Isabel Braddock Nursing: Kim Breidt, Connie Green Speech: Amy Murry, Sara Slack Occupational Therapy: Teresa Gover Physical Therapy:Kathy Senkow Teachers for Summer Tutoring: Vickie Milford, Matt Blazure, Erin Winters |
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17.A.6) Motion made by, ______ seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve a Child Bearing Leave of Absence for Jennifer L. Yonney to commence on March 17, 2016. Mrs. Yonney will use accumulated sick days and is requesting use of 12 days from the sick day bank to care her through the end of the 2015-2016 school year with full pay.
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17.A.7) Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve Emily Schrack as a along term substitute maternity leave teacher from March 17, 2016 until the end of the school year, Step 1-BA, 53,097, prorated.
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17.B. Policy
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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:
P 1240 Evaluation of Superintendent P 3221 Evaluation of Teachers P 3222 Evaluation of Teaching Staff Members, Excluding Teachers and Administrators P 3223 Evaluation of Administrators, Excluding Principals, Vice Principals, and Assistant Principals P 3224 Evaluation of Principals, Vice Principals, and Assistant Principals P 3431.1 Family Leave P 4431.1 Family Leave P 5337 Service Animals P 5516 Use of Electronic Communication And Recording Devices (ECRD) R 1240 Evaluation of Superintendent R 3221 Evaluation of Teachers R 3222 Evaluation of Teaching Staff Members, Excluding Teachers and Administrators R 3223 Evaluation of Administrators, Excluding Principals, Vice Principals, And Assistant Principals R 3224 Evaluation of Principals, Vice Principals, And Assistant Principals |
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17.C. Facility Use
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17.C.1) 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 on April 12, 2016 from 6:30-8:00 PM for the Alexandria Estates Annual Meeting of Homeowners Association.
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17.C.2) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the use of the Alexandria Middle School soccer field by the Alexandria Youth Soccer Association, Inc. from April 1, 2016 through June 25, 2016, not to conflict with school activities. Dates not yet determined.
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17.C.3) Motion made by __________, seconded by _________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the use of the Alexandria Middle School baseball fields by the Delaware Valley Athletic Association from March 18, 2016 through August 31, 2016, for practice and games, not to conflict with school activities. Dates not yet determined.
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17.C.4) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve a request by the Delaware Valley Jr. Terriers to hold a meeting in the Alexandria Middle School Cafeteria from 7-8:30 PM on March 23, 2016.
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17.C.5) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the use of the Alexandria Middle School new gym by the Delaware Valley Basketball League for a girl's basketball free clinic Mondays from April 4, 2016 - May 23, 2016, from 7:00-9:00 PM. May 16 the gym space is not available and May 25 may be reserved instead.
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17.D. Schedule B
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17.D.1) Motion made by _________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve to add a sidebar agreement for the position of Boys' Lacrosse Coach for the 2016 spring sports season, with a stipend of $1,500.
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17.E. Maximum Capital Reserve Amount For The 2015-16 School Year
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17.E.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Maximum Capital Reserve Amount (the total amount of local monies needed to implement the LRFP) for the 2015-16 school year to be $2,573,002 if all projects listed in the LRFP were planned for the 2015-16 school year.
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17.F. 7th Grade Novels
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17.F.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following new novels for 7th grade:
The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition) by Michael J. Tougias and Casey Sherman That Was Then, This Is Now by S.E. Hinton Jack London: Novels and Stories: Call of the Wild/White Fang/The Seawolf/Klondike and Other Stories (Library of America) Hardcover - November 1, 1982 21 Great Stories Edited by Abraham H. Lass and Norma L. Tasman |
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17.G. Alexandria Township Education Foundation Grant
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17.G.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 #2016-7 Young Audiences of NJ Arts Assembly at LDW $1,500.00 Grant #2016-8 A Starry Night 5,000.00 Grant #2016-9 Thinking Inside The Box:Designing Plant Packages 1,168.00 |
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17.H. Real Estate Consultant
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17.H.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve William Rakay as a real estate consultant for the remainder of the 15-16 school year.
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17.I. 2016-17 State Aid
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17.I.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept the 2016-17 State Aid in the amount of $1,663,317 minus $21,988 adjustment for debt service on SDA funding for an adjusted total amount of $1,641.329.
Equalization Aide: 644,612 School Choice Aide: 331,292 Transportation Aide: 253,247 Security Aide: 42,678 Adjustment Aide: 16,472 PARCC Readiness Aide: 4,750 Per Pupil Growth Aide: 4,750 Additional Adjustment Aide: 25,484 PLC Aide:4,480 Total State Aide: 1,663,317 |
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17.J. 2016-17 School District Budget
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17.J.1) 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 2016-17 School District budget for submission to the Hunterdon County Department of Education as follows: General Fund Operating Budget 9,789,892 Special Revenue Fund (Grants and Entitlements) 101,000 Debt Service Fund (Repayment of Debt) 456,800 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, to acknowledge that the 2016-17 School District budget as described above results in tax levies as follows: General Fund (Operating Budget) 8,044,563 Debt Service Fund (Repayment of Debt) 456,800 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 2016-17 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 2015-16 school year is $1,538.02. 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 2016-17 school year is $28,950. |
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17.K. 8th Grade Graduation
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17.K.1) Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve to hold 8th grade graduation on June 14th, 2015 at 6:30 PM.
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17.L. Use of Banked Cap
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17.L.1) Motion my by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board request the use of Banked Cap in the amount of $41,463 for the 2016-2017 budget to be added to the General Fund to improve the instructional program at Alexandria Township Schools.
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17.M. Adjustment for Increase in Health Care Costs
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17.M.1) Motion my by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board utilize the Health Care Adjustment Increase in the amount of $47,548 to be added to the General Fund in the 2016-2017 budget to improve the instructional program at Alexandria Township Schools.
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18. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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19. BOARD GOALS
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20. ADJOURN
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | March 17, 2016 at 7:00 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 April 30, 2015, to begin at 7:00 PM.
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3. ROLL CALL
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Description:
Amy DiPaolo - Joan M. Monaco -
Christopher R. Kassai - Scott A. Saccal - Elizabeth A. Kelly - Elizabeth A. Strochak Joseph Krouse - Brian P. Walsh - Douglas E. Linden, Jr. - |
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4. BOARD STATEMENT
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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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6.A. Teacher
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6.B. Teacher
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6.C. Teacher
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7. BOARD PRESIDENT
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8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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Description:
Dr. Matthew J. Jennings, Superintendent of Schools, to report on the following:
A. Bullying B. Suspensions C. Recognition of Staff and Student Accomplishment at the Science Olympiad |
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9. 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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9.A. Waste Water Treatment Facilities Update / DEP AMS and LDW
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9.B. Budget Timeline with DOE
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10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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12. NEW BUSINESS
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13. 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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14. 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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15. PUBLIC INPUT: COMMENTS ON MOTIONS ONLY
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16. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION
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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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16.A. Finance
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16.A.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending February 29, 2016, as submitted by the Superintendent, as authorized by N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.1.
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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 February 29, 2016, 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.
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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 February 29, 2016, and that as of this date sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
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16.B. Bill List
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16.B.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated February 11, 2016 - March 7, 2016, check numbers 04329-04374, in the amount of $352,540.75.
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16.C. Travel and Related Expenses Reimbursement
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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.
Patricia Bender to attend the Teachers College Reading and Writing Summer Institute Conference in New York from August 8 - August 12, 2016. Patricia Dale to attend the Writing Institute at Teachers College Conference in New York from June 20 - June 24, 2016. Estimated travel expenses of $73.00. Tanya Drake to attend the 23rd Annual June Institute on Teaching of Reading Conference in New York from June 27 - July 1, 2016. Estimated travel expenses of $73.00 Tanya Drake to attend the 23rd Annual August institute on the Teaching of Writing Conference in New York from August 1 - August 5, 2016. Estimated travel expenses of $73.00. Tracy Pawlowski to attend the Reading and Writing Project Conference in New York from August 8 - August 12, 2016. Estimated travel expenses of $68.00. David Pawlowski to attend the NJASBO Conference in Atlantic City in June, 2016. Estimated travel expenses of $90.00. Megan Regan to attend a workshop entitled Visual and Performing Arts Standard Review and Revisions in Monroe Township on April 18, May 9 and June 6, 2016. Estimated travel expenses of $20.00. |
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16.C.2) 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 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. The information for these workshops was not available at the February 18, 2016 meeting.
James Bowman attended the March 1, 2016 conference entitled Implementing 21st Century Skills In Health and Physical Education. Estimated travel expenses of $15.00. Megan Regan attended a workshop entitled Visual and Performing Arts Standards Review and Revisions in Monroe Township on February 17 and March 17, 2016. |
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16.D. Approval of Minutes
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16.D.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Minutes of February 18, 2016 and the Minutes of March 3, 2016.
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16.E. Organization Meeting
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16.E.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve April 21, 2016, to conduct the Annual Organization of the Board. The meeting will be conducted in the Alexandria Middle School Library/Media Center, commencing at 7:00 PM. The Board will conduct regular business immediately following organization of the Board.
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16.F. Public Hearing
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16.F.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve May 5th, 2016, to conduct the Public Hearing of the 2016-17 Annual School District Budget. The meeting will be conducted in the Alexandria Middle School Library/Media Center, Commencing at 7:00 PM. The Board will conduct regular business immediately following the Public Hearing.
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17. REGULAR AGENDA MOTIONS
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17.A. Personnel
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17.A.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve a Medical Leave of Absence for an employee whose name is on file in the business office, for four weeks, commencing March 21, 2016 and ending April 15, 2016.
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17.A.2) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve Joseph Olcott as Lacrosse Coach for the 2015-16 school year.
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17.A.3) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve Michael McGarry as Team Leader, salary prorated for the remainder of the school year.
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17.A.4) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve Kathleen Sousa as Graduation Coordinator.
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17.A.5) Motion made by ______, seconded by______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following to provide services for the 2015-2016 extended school program:
Teaching: Kerrie Eisenhardt, Corinne Kempinski, Erin Winters Aides: Alison Bills, Linda Fennelly, Eileen Barry, Isabel Braddock Nursing: Kim Breidt, Connie Green Speech: Amy Murry, Sara Slack Occupational Therapy: Teresa Gover Physical Therapy:Kathy Senkow Teachers for Summer Tutoring: Vickie Milford, Matt Blazure, Erin Winters |
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17.A.6) Motion made by, ______ seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve a Child Bearing Leave of Absence for Jennifer L. Yonney to commence on March 17, 2016. Mrs. Yonney will use accumulated sick days and is requesting use of 12 days from the sick day bank to care her through the end of the 2015-2016 school year with full pay.
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17.A.7) Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve Emily Schrack as a along term substitute maternity leave teacher from March 17, 2016 until the end of the school year, Step 1-BA, 53,097, prorated.
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17.B. Policy
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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:
P 1240 Evaluation of Superintendent P 3221 Evaluation of Teachers P 3222 Evaluation of Teaching Staff Members, Excluding Teachers and Administrators P 3223 Evaluation of Administrators, Excluding Principals, Vice Principals, and Assistant Principals P 3224 Evaluation of Principals, Vice Principals, and Assistant Principals P 3431.1 Family Leave P 4431.1 Family Leave P 5337 Service Animals P 5516 Use of Electronic Communication And Recording Devices (ECRD) R 1240 Evaluation of Superintendent R 3221 Evaluation of Teachers R 3222 Evaluation of Teaching Staff Members, Excluding Teachers and Administrators R 3223 Evaluation of Administrators, Excluding Principals, Vice Principals, And Assistant Principals R 3224 Evaluation of Principals, Vice Principals, And Assistant Principals |
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17.C. Facility Use
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17.C.1) 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 on April 12, 2016 from 6:30-8:00 PM for the Alexandria Estates Annual Meeting of Homeowners Association.
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17.C.2) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the use of the Alexandria Middle School soccer field by the Alexandria Youth Soccer Association, Inc. from April 1, 2016 through June 25, 2016, not to conflict with school activities. Dates not yet determined.
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17.C.3) Motion made by __________, seconded by _________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the use of the Alexandria Middle School baseball fields by the Delaware Valley Athletic Association from March 18, 2016 through August 31, 2016, for practice and games, not to conflict with school activities. Dates not yet determined.
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17.C.4) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve a request by the Delaware Valley Jr. Terriers to hold a meeting in the Alexandria Middle School Cafeteria from 7-8:30 PM on March 23, 2016.
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17.C.5) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the use of the Alexandria Middle School new gym by the Delaware Valley Basketball League for a girl's basketball free clinic Mondays from April 4, 2016 - May 23, 2016, from 7:00-9:00 PM. May 16 the gym space is not available and May 25 may be reserved instead.
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17.D. Schedule B
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17.D.1) Motion made by _________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve to add a sidebar agreement for the position of Boys' Lacrosse Coach for the 2016 spring sports season, with a stipend of $1,500.
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17.E. Maximum Capital Reserve Amount For The 2015-16 School Year
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17.E.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Maximum Capital Reserve Amount (the total amount of local monies needed to implement the LRFP) for the 2015-16 school year to be $2,573,002 if all projects listed in the LRFP were planned for the 2015-16 school year.
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17.F. 7th Grade Novels
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17.F.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following new novels for 7th grade:
The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition) by Michael J. Tougias and Casey Sherman That Was Then, This Is Now by S.E. Hinton Jack London: Novels and Stories: Call of the Wild/White Fang/The Seawolf/Klondike and Other Stories (Library of America) Hardcover - November 1, 1982 21 Great Stories Edited by Abraham H. Lass and Norma L. Tasman |
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17.G. Alexandria Township Education Foundation Grant
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17.G.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 #2016-7 Young Audiences of NJ Arts Assembly at LDW $1,500.00 Grant #2016-8 A Starry Night 5,000.00 Grant #2016-9 Thinking Inside The Box:Designing Plant Packages 1,168.00 |
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17.H. Real Estate Consultant
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17.H.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve William Rakay as a real estate consultant for the remainder of the 15-16 school year.
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17.I. 2016-17 State Aid
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17.I.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept the 2016-17 State Aid in the amount of $1,663,317 minus $21,988 adjustment for debt service on SDA funding for an adjusted total amount of $1,641.329.
Equalization Aide: 644,612 School Choice Aide: 331,292 Transportation Aide: 253,247 Security Aide: 42,678 Adjustment Aide: 16,472 PARCC Readiness Aide: 4,750 Per Pupil Growth Aide: 4,750 Additional Adjustment Aide: 25,484 PLC Aide:4,480 Total State Aide: 1,663,317 |
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17.J. 2016-17 School District Budget
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17.J.1) 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 2016-17 School District budget for submission to the Hunterdon County Department of Education as follows: General Fund Operating Budget 9,789,892 Special Revenue Fund (Grants and Entitlements) 101,000 Debt Service Fund (Repayment of Debt) 456,800 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, to acknowledge that the 2016-17 School District budget as described above results in tax levies as follows: General Fund (Operating Budget) 8,044,563 Debt Service Fund (Repayment of Debt) 456,800 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 2016-17 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 2015-16 school year is $1,538.02. 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 2016-17 school year is $28,950. |
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17.K. 8th Grade Graduation
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17.K.1) Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve to hold 8th grade graduation on June 14th, 2015 at 6:30 PM.
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17.L. Use of Banked Cap
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17.L.1) Motion my by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board request the use of Banked Cap in the amount of $41,463 for the 2016-2017 budget to be added to the General Fund to improve the instructional program at Alexandria Township Schools.
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17.M. Adjustment for Increase in Health Care Costs
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17.M.1) Motion my by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board utilize the Health Care Adjustment Increase in the amount of $47,548 to be added to the General Fund in the 2016-2017 budget to improve the instructional program at Alexandria Township Schools.
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18. 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 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. |
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19. 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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20. 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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