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Meeting Agenda
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. NOTIFICATION OF MEETING
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3. ROLL CALL
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4. BOARD STATEMENT
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5. FLAG SALUTE
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6. CORRESPONDENCE
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7. BOARD PRESIDENT
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8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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9. SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BD SECRETARY'S REPORT
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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 October 31, 2015, 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 October 31, 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.
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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 October 31, 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.
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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 October 16, 2015 - November 12, 2015, check numbers 04051 - 04120, in the amount of $603,899.32.
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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.
Erin Winters on February 24, 2016, to New Brunswick, NJ, to attend a workshop entitled Activities and Games to Enhance Mastery of Number and Operations in Grades 3-5. Caroline Kirk on February 24, 2016, to New Brunswick, NJ, to attend a workshop entitled Activities and Games to Enhance Mastery of Number and Operations In Grades 3-5. Amy Murray on December 9, 2015, to West Orange, NJ, to attend the Northeast Conference for School Based Speech-Language Pathologist. Estimated travel expenses of $26.66. Sara Slack on December 9, 2015, to West Orange, NJ, to attend the Northeast Conference for School Based Speech-Language Pathologist. MaryBeth McIsaac on December 3, 2015, to Piscataway, NJ, to attend the 12th Annual Suicide Prevention Conference. Estimated travel expense of $16.00. Susan Carothers on December 3, 2015, to Piscataway, NJ, to attend a conference entitled Traumatic Loss Coalitions for Youth. Estimated travel expense of $20.00. MaryBeth McIsaac on December 7, 2015, to Clinton, NJ, to attend a conference entitled 48th Annual Hunterdon County Safe Campus Symposium. |
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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 October 22, 2015, and November 12, 2015.
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16.E. Policy
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16.E.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the first reading of the following policy:
Policy 5350 Pupil Suicide Prevention |
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17. REGULAR AGENDA MOTIONS
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17.A. Personnel
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17.A.1) Student Teacher
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17.A.1)a. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve Gillian Brindle from Rider University as a student teacher in the Spring of 2016.
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17.A.2) Schedule B
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17.A.2)a. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following appointments to Schedule B:
Girl's Basketball Coach - Diane Throckmorton Girl's Softball Coach - Kasey Semanchik |
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17.A.3) Substitute Teacher
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17.A.3)a. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following substitute be added to the 2015-16 Substitute List:
Brittany Nailos - Teacher |
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17.A.4) Letter of Retirement
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17.A.4)a. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept a letter of retirement from Carol S. Testa, effective July 1, 2016.
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17.B. Facility Use
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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 use of the preschool room 3 at the Lester D. Wilson School on November 20, 2015, from 5:30-7:30 PM, for a Thanksgiving parent/child activity with the preschoolers.
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17.B.2) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the use of the gym and preschool room 3 at the Lester D. Wilson School on January 14, 2016, from 6:45 - 8:00 PM for a Dad's Night at School with the preschool class.
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17.B.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 library for a Holiday Shop sponsored by the PTO from December 14 - 17, 2015, from 8:40 AM - 3:10 PM. Evening hours from 5:00-7:30 PM on December 16, 2015 only.
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17.B.4) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the use of the of the Lester D. Wilson School art room from 6-7:00 PM on the second Monday of the month by a Daisy Troop. They also request the use of the art room on November 30, 2015, from 6-7:00 for their first meeting.
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17.C. Nursing Plan
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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 2015-16 Nursing Services Plan.
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17.D. Alexandria Township Education Foundation Grant
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17.D.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept the following grant from the Alexandria Township Education Foundation:
Grant #2016-3 Woodland's Education Program $250.00 |
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17.E. Preschool Tuition
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17.E.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve a Tuition Contract Agreement for the 2015-16 school year for one preschool student whose name is on file in the business office, at a tuition rate of $6,000, prorated. (17)
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17.F. Superintendent Goal Attainment of Quantitative Goal #2
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17.F.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the approval of the County Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the attainment of the following Superintendent's goal: Quantitative Goal #2 - an update on the Assessment Practices Section of the District's Instructional Handbook.
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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: | November 19, 2015 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 - Patrick D. McGinness
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. CORRESPONDENCE
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Description:
A. Correspondence from Carol Testa
B. Correspondence for Michael Kelly. |
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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 |
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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:
A. Buildings and Grounds B. Audit date C. ASSA update |
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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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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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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 October 31, 2015, 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 October 31, 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.
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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 October 31, 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.
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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 October 16, 2015 - November 12, 2015, check numbers 04051 - 04120, in the amount of $603,899.32.
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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.
Erin Winters on February 24, 2016, to New Brunswick, NJ, to attend a workshop entitled Activities and Games to Enhance Mastery of Number and Operations in Grades 3-5. Caroline Kirk on February 24, 2016, to New Brunswick, NJ, to attend a workshop entitled Activities and Games to Enhance Mastery of Number and Operations In Grades 3-5. Amy Murray on December 9, 2015, to West Orange, NJ, to attend the Northeast Conference for School Based Speech-Language Pathologist. Estimated travel expenses of $26.66. Sara Slack on December 9, 2015, to West Orange, NJ, to attend the Northeast Conference for School Based Speech-Language Pathologist. MaryBeth McIsaac on December 3, 2015, to Piscataway, NJ, to attend the 12th Annual Suicide Prevention Conference. Estimated travel expense of $16.00. Susan Carothers on December 3, 2015, to Piscataway, NJ, to attend a conference entitled Traumatic Loss Coalitions for Youth. Estimated travel expense of $20.00. MaryBeth McIsaac on December 7, 2015, to Clinton, NJ, to attend a conference entitled 48th Annual Hunterdon County Safe Campus Symposium. |
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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 October 22, 2015, and November 12, 2015.
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16.E. Policy
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16.E.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the first reading of the following policy:
Policy 5350 Pupil Suicide Prevention |
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17. REGULAR AGENDA MOTIONS
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17.A. Personnel
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17.A.1) Student Teacher
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17.A.1)a. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve Gillian Brindle from Rider University as a student teacher in the Spring of 2016.
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17.A.2) Schedule B
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17.A.2)a. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following appointments to Schedule B:
Girl's Basketball Coach - Diane Throckmorton Girl's Softball Coach - Kasey Semanchik |
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17.A.3) Substitute Teacher
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17.A.3)a. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following substitute be added to the 2015-16 Substitute List:
Brittany Nailos - Teacher |
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17.A.4) Letter of Retirement
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17.A.4)a. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept a letter of retirement from Carol S. Testa, effective July 1, 2016.
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17.B. Facility Use
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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 use of the preschool room 3 at the Lester D. Wilson School on November 20, 2015, from 5:30-7:30 PM, for a Thanksgiving parent/child activity with the preschoolers.
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17.B.2) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the use of the gym and preschool room 3 at the Lester D. Wilson School on January 14, 2016, from 6:45 - 8:00 PM for a Dad's Night at School with the preschool class.
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17.B.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 library for a Holiday Shop sponsored by the PTO from December 14 - 17, 2015, from 8:40 AM - 3:10 PM. Evening hours from 5:00-7:30 PM on December 16, 2015 only.
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17.B.4) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the use of the of the Lester D. Wilson School art room from 6-7:00 PM on the second Monday of the month by a Daisy Troop. They also request the use of the art room on November 30, 2015, from 6-7:00 for their first meeting.
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17.C. Nursing Plan
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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 2015-16 Nursing Services Plan.
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17.D. Alexandria Township Education Foundation Grant
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17.D.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept the following grant from the Alexandria Township Education Foundation:
Grant #2016-3 Woodland's Education Program $250.00 |
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17.E. Preschool Tuition
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17.E.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve a Tuition Contract Agreement for the 2015-16 school year for one preschool student whose name is on file in the business office, at a tuition rate of $6,000, prorated. (17)
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17.F. Superintendent Goal Attainment of Quantitative Goal #2
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17.F.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the approval of the County Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the attainment of the following Superintendent's goal: Quantitative Goal #2 - an update on the Assessment Practices Section of the District's Instructional Handbook.
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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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