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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. Correspondence from Melanie and Barry Levy.
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6.B. Correspondence from Leigh Anne Walker.
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6.C. Correspondence from Jessica Jaynes.
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6.D. Correspondence from Tara L. Werner.
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6.E. Correspondence from Maryellen Sandor
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6.F. Correspondence from Lisa Farrow.
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7. BOARD PRESIDENT
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8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Dr. Matthew J. Jennings to report on the following: |
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8.A. Quantitative Goal #3
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9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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10. OPEN SESSION
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11. PUBLIC COMMENT - MOTIONS ONLY
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12. POLICY
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12.A. Input on District's Acceptable Use Policy.
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13. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
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14. FINANCE
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14.A. Budget Presentation
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15. BUILDING AND GROUNDS
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16. ORGANIZATIONAL
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17. NEW BUSINESS
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18. MOTIONS
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18.A. Facility Use
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18.A.1) 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 multi-purpose room by the Alexandria Township PTO from 3:10-5:00 PM on May 9, 16, and 23, 2016, for practices for a "Thank You, LDW" show, and on May 25, 2016, from 9:30-10:45 AM and 5:30-7:30 PM for the show.
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18.A.2) 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 multi-purpose room by the Alexandria Township PTO from 7:00-8:40 AM on Tuesday, May 3 and Thursday, May 5, 2016 for "Muffins With Mom".
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18.A.3) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve a Mothers' Day Plant Sale sponsored by the Alexandria Township PTO on Friday, May 6, from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM, to be held in the Lester D. Wilson School multi-purpose room, using the stage only during lunches.
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18.A.4) 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 on Thursday May 19, 2016, from 3:45-4:45 PM by the Alexandria Township Education Foundation for a Teachers' Basketball game.
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18.A.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 on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, from 3:45-4:45 PM by the Alexandria Township Education Foundation for a Teachers'/Staff Volleyball game.
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18.A.6) 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 multi-purpose room by the Alexandria Township PTO on Tuesday, June 7 and Thursday, June 9, 2016, from 7:00-8:40 AM to host "Donuts With Dad".
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18.B. PUBLIC HEARING OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET STATEMENT 2016-17
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18.B.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 9,811,880 Special Revenue Fund (Grants and Entitlements) 121,928 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) 8,044,564 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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18.C. Employment Contracts
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18.C.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve an employment contract for the following non-tenured employees for the 2016-17 school year:
Isabel Braddock Paraprofessional Denise Donnelly 10-Month Secretary Nancy Evans Reading Specialist Linda Fennelly Paraprofessional Stefanie Grossman Teacher Corinne Kempinski Teacher Kate A. Krsnak Teacher Sharon Lightner Paraprofessional Julianne T. Malecki Teacher Jennifer L. McCaffrey Teacher MaryBeth McIsaac Guidance Counselor Jessica Moustakas Teacher Renee Pender Paraprofessional Clare Polomski Paraprofessional Megan A. Regan Teacher Susan J. Renjilian 10-Month Secretary Virginia Rolleri Paraprofessional Janet Sampson Teacher |
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18.D. Custodial Services
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18.D.1) Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following resolution to award a contract for evening custodial services as follows:
Whereas, the Alexandria Township Board of Education (Board) received bids for the provision of evening custodial services for the Alexandria Township Schools. Whereas, each bidder was directed to supply a price for two separate options concerning the provision of evening custodial services; these options were identified as the 1 year contract and 2 year contract; and Whereas, the Board reserved the authority to, at its sole discretion, choose whether it would award a contract with a 1 or 2 year duration; and Whereas, the Board has determined that the custodial services provided pursuant to the (____) month contract would be the most beneficial and advantageous; and Whereas, the lowest bidder for the (____) month contract was Pritchard Industries, Inc. (Pritchard), which submitted a bid in the amount of $(________); and Whereas, the bid submitted by Pritchard complied with the Board's solicitation and specifications in all material respects; now, there, be it Resolved, that the Board will award the contract for evening custodial services to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder for the (____) month contract; and be it further Resolved, that the contract for evening custodial services is hereby awarded to Pritchard in the amount of $(________). |
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19. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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20. BOARD GOALS
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21. ADJOURN
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Agenda Item Details
Reload Your Meeting
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| Meeting: | May 5, 2016 at 7:00 PM - Public Hearing / Work Session | |
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. NOTIFICATION OF MEETING
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Description:
This meeting was properly advertised according to the Open Public Meeting Act (P.L. 1975:31) in the Hunterdon County Democrat on April 21, 2016, 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 Strochak - 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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6.A. Correspondence from Melanie and Barry Levy.
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6.B. Correspondence from Leigh Anne Walker.
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6.C. Correspondence from Jessica Jaynes.
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6.D. Correspondence from Tara L. Werner.
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6.E. Correspondence from Maryellen Sandor
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6.F. Correspondence from Lisa Farrow.
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7. BOARD PRESIDENT
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8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Dr. Matthew J. Jennings to report on the following: |
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8.A. Quantitative Goal #3
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9. 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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10. 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 _______ PM.
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11. PUBLIC COMMENT - MOTIONS ONLY
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Description:
The Alexandria Township Board of Education recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on school matters. Thus, the Board shall set aside two, twenty minute periods for public comment at each meeting. In order to permit the fair and orderly expression of such comment, public participation shall be governed by the following rules:
1. A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by announcing his/her name, place of residence, and group affiliation, if appropriate. 2. Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to 3 minutes in duration. 3. No participant may speak on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard. 4. All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer; no participant may address Board members individually. |
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12. POLICY
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12.A. Input on District's Acceptable Use Policy.
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13. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
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14. FINANCE
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14.A. Budget Presentation
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15. BUILDING AND GROUNDS
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16. ORGANIZATIONAL
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17. NEW BUSINESS
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18. MOTIONS
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18.A. Facility Use
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18.A.1) 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 multi-purpose room by the Alexandria Township PTO from 3:10-5:00 PM on May 9, 16, and 23, 2016, for practices for a "Thank You, LDW" show, and on May 25, 2016, from 9:30-10:45 AM and 5:30-7:30 PM for the show.
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18.A.2) 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 multi-purpose room by the Alexandria Township PTO from 7:00-8:40 AM on Tuesday, May 3 and Thursday, May 5, 2016 for "Muffins With Mom".
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18.A.3) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve a Mothers' Day Plant Sale sponsored by the Alexandria Township PTO on Friday, May 6, from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM, to be held in the Lester D. Wilson School multi-purpose room, using the stage only during lunches.
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18.A.4) 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 on Thursday May 19, 2016, from 3:45-4:45 PM by the Alexandria Township Education Foundation for a Teachers' Basketball game.
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18.A.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 on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, from 3:45-4:45 PM by the Alexandria Township Education Foundation for a Teachers'/Staff Volleyball game.
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18.A.6) 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 multi-purpose room by the Alexandria Township PTO on Tuesday, June 7 and Thursday, June 9, 2016, from 7:00-8:40 AM to host "Donuts With Dad".
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18.B. PUBLIC HEARING OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET STATEMENT 2016-17
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18.B.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 9,811,880 Special Revenue Fund (Grants and Entitlements) 121,928 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) 8,044,564 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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18.C. Employment Contracts
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18.C.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve an employment contract for the following non-tenured employees for the 2016-17 school year:
Isabel Braddock Paraprofessional Denise Donnelly 10-Month Secretary Nancy Evans Reading Specialist Linda Fennelly Paraprofessional Stefanie Grossman Teacher Corinne Kempinski Teacher Kate A. Krsnak Teacher Sharon Lightner Paraprofessional Julianne T. Malecki Teacher Jennifer L. McCaffrey Teacher MaryBeth McIsaac Guidance Counselor Jessica Moustakas Teacher Renee Pender Paraprofessional Clare Polomski Paraprofessional Megan A. Regan Teacher Susan J. Renjilian 10-Month Secretary Virginia Rolleri Paraprofessional Janet Sampson Teacher |
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18.D. Custodial Services
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18.D.1) Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following resolution to award a contract for evening custodial services as follows:
Whereas, the Alexandria Township Board of Education (Board) received bids for the provision of evening custodial services for the Alexandria Township Schools. Whereas, each bidder was directed to supply a price for two separate options concerning the provision of evening custodial services; these options were identified as the 1 year contract and 2 year contract; and Whereas, the Board reserved the authority to, at its sole discretion, choose whether it would award a contract with a 1 or 2 year duration; and Whereas, the Board has determined that the custodial services provided pursuant to the (____) month contract would be the most beneficial and advantageous; and Whereas, the lowest bidder for the (____) month contract was Pritchard Industries, Inc. (Pritchard), which submitted a bid in the amount of $(________); and Whereas, the bid submitted by Pritchard complied with the Board's solicitation and specifications in all material respects; now, there, be it Resolved, that the Board will award the contract for evening custodial services to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder for the (____) month contract; and be it further Resolved, that the contract for evening custodial services is hereby awarded to Pritchard in the amount of $(________). |
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19. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Description:
The Alexandria Township Board of Education recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on school matters. Thus, the Board shall set aside two, twenty minute periods for public comment at each meeting. In order to permit the fair and orderly expression of such comment, public participation shall be governed by the following rules:
1. A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by announcing his/her name, place of residence, and group affiliation, if appropriate. 2. Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to 3 minutes in duration. 3. No participant may speak on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard. 4. All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer; no participant may address Board members individually. |
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20. 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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21. 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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