Regular Session - February 24, 2022
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Dates:
Thursday, February 24, 2022 - 7:30pm
BOARD OF EDUCATION
School District of South Orange Maplewood, 525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ 07040
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA PUBLIC BOARD MEETING
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Using online video conference platform
(The instructions are placed at the end of the agenda)
REGULAR MEETING (7:30 PM)
Call to Order – Announcement of Notice
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Board Recognitions
Approval of Board Minutes: Executive Session and Reorganization Meeting - January 5, 2022, Board Retreat- January 10, 2022, Executive Session and Regular Session - January 24, 2022
BOARD PRESIDENT’S STATEMENT
The school board meeting is a business meeting in public and not a meeting with the public. Oftentimes it may appear to members of our audience that the Board of Education takes action with very little comment and in many cases a unanimous vote. Before a matter is placed on the agenda at a public meeting, the Administration has thoroughly reviewed the matter with the Superintendent of Schools/Chief School Administrator (CSA). If the Superintendent of Schools/Chief School Administrator is satisfied that the matter is ready to be presented to the Board of Education, it is then referred to the appropriate Board Committee. The Members of the Board Committee work with Administration and the Superintendent to assure that the members fully understand the matter. After the committee discusses the matter, it is then shared with the other Board members for consideration. Only then is it placed on the agenda for Board discussion and action at a public meeting.
SUPERINTENDENT’S MONTHLY UPDATE
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Curriculum & Instruction Start Strong Presentation
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Achieve’s Districtwide Tutorial Program Presentation
PRESIDENT’S UPDATE
STUDENT BOE REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE
HEARING OF INDIVIDUALS AND DELEGATIONS
Please note that Public Speaks is not a time for dialogue with the Board of Education – It is an opportunity for you to share a comment with the Board of Education. In addition, by law, administrators and Board of Education members are not permitted to publicly discuss personnel matters, student discipline, or other issues requiring confidentiality. While we may not respond to comments, all input shared with the Board of Education is taken very seriously, and will inform future deliberations and work by the Board of Education and its committees.
DISCUSSION
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Committee Reports
ACTION
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4256
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Approve: A) Resignations; B) Appointments; C) Appointment of Leave Replacement Staff; D) Rescind Appointment; E) Change in Start Date; F) Change in End Date; G) Transfer/Reassignment; H) Suspension; I) Leave of Absence; J) Salary Adjustments; K) Stipends
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4257
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Approve: A) Appointment of Substitute Teacher(s) for the 2021-2022 School Year; B) Appointment of Substitute Secretary for the 2021-2022 School Year Paid at the Hourly Rate of $13.00; C) Appointment of Out-of-District Coaches for the 2021-2022 School Year;
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4258
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Approve: A) 2021 Extended School Year Out of District Placements; B) 2021-2022 School Year Out of District Placements
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4259
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Approve: A) Financial Reports; B) Board Of Education’s Monthly Certification; C) Approve Attendance and Work Related Travel and/or Workshop Expenses; D) Related Service Providers; E) Use of Vendors; F) Accept Donation from Columbia High School Cougar Booster Club; G) Accept Donation to Parenting Center; H) Agreement and DOT Testing Fee Schedule With Prevention Specialists, Inc.; I) Authorize The Use Of Web-Based Solicitation And Bidding Service J) Accept Donation for the Columbia High School Stem Program; K) Approve MECC Summer Camp Tuition for School Year 2022-2023; L) Approve Subscription Renewal for Atlas Curriculum Planning Platform; M) Approve Agreement for HEYTUTOR Tutoring Platform; N) Approve Agreement With Playposit; O) Approve Contract With TSL Consulting For Professional Development Roll Out; P) Approve Affiliation Agreement with New Jersey City University; Q) Approve Agreement with St. Bonaventure University; R) Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Wested and Newsela; S) Approve Agreement with Challenge Day; T) Accept and Approve 2019-2020 School Nutrition Procurement Review Recommendations and Corrective Action Plan
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4260
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Approve: Transfer or Removal of Non-Domiciled Student(s): A) Student ID# 2971726219; B) Student ID# 7209185175; C) Student ID# 8084401854; D) Student ID# 2376151724; E) Student ID# 7913515868; F) Student ID# 9323467768; G) Student ID# 7857277835
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4261
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Approve: Tuition Free Student(s) for the 2021/2022 SY: Student ID# 4544689423
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4262
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Approve: Student Suspension A) Student ID# 3679558230; B) Student ID# 2874139090 |
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4263
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Approve: 2021-2022 Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement Between Education and Law Enforcement Officials |
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4264
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Approve: Affirmation of Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) Investigations for the Month of January 2022 |
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4265
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Approve: Confidential Special Education Settlement Agreement A) Student ID# 4137053521; B) Student ID# 6343369171; C) Student ID#5468184903; D) Student ID #9478440253; E) Student ID #5199672551 |
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4266
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Adopt Board Policies:
Second Reading & Adoption:
First Reading
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4267
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Approve: A) School Calendar for the 2022-2023 School Year; B) School Calendar for the 2023-2024 School Year
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4268
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Approve: Amended School Calendar for the 2021-2022 School Year
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4269
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Approve: Resolution from the South Orange Maplewood Board of Education in Support of New Jersey Assembly Bill A1588 to Permit Use of Preferred Names on Student Diplomas
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| 4270 | Affirm: HIB Appeal #223122_SME_10072021 |
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Hearings of Individuals and Delegations / Public Speaks - Written Comment
Community members can submit comments and questions to the Board of Education during the Public Speaks portion of the meeting. To submit a question or concern to the Board of Education, please follow the instructions below.
Hearings of Individuals and Delegations / Public Speaks - Audio Comment
In addition to written comments, community members can sign up to provide audio comments to the Board of Education. Audio comments can be provided by connecting to the district's Webex platform during a scheduled Board of Education meeting.
Step 1 - Install Webex on your device.
Step 2 - Submit a Request To Speak
Submit a request to speak during the public comment section of BOE meeting by completing the following form:
Step 3 - Connect To The BOE Meeting
Connect to the BOE Meeting using the information below:
Event: Board of Education Meeting - Public Session
Date / Time: February 24, 2022 - 7:30 PM
Webex Link: Webex Link
Event Number: 2338 015 2005
Event Password: Orange20Maple (67264320 from phones)
Telephone Number: 408-418-9388
Please check your audio connections are set correctly. Failure to do so will prevent you from being heard during the public speaks portion of the meeting.
Step 4 - Provide your audio comment
During your turn to speak, your microphone will be unmuted. Please speak clearly into the microphone/headset. After your time for public speaks has passed, your microphone will be muted.
NEW BUSINESS -
FUTURE MEETINGS-
The Board of Education will meet for a Special Meeting on Monday, February 28, 2022, at 7:00 pm in the District Meeting Room, 525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ in person as well as utilizing an online video conference platform which will include Hearing of Individuals. The community can view the meeting by following the steps which will be listed on the agenda. If there are members of the community who would like to attend the meeting in person, please note that masks and social distancing are required in accordance with the guidance received from the local DOH and the CDC. Action may be taken. Immediately following the Special Meeting, the Board will adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel and legal issues, negotiations, and other matters to be announced at a later date.
The Board of Education will meet for a Finance Committee and Budget Workshop on Wednesday, March 16th, 2022, at 6:30 pm using the online video conference platform which will include Hearing of Individuals. Action may be taken.
The Board of Education will meet in Closed Session on Monday, March 21, 2022 at 6:30 pm in the Superintendent’s Office, 525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ, as well as using the online video conference platform to discuss personnel and legal issues, negotiations, and other matters to be announced at a later date. Immediately following the Closed Session, the Board of Education will meet in Public Session at 7:30 pm in the District Meeting Room, 525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ in person and utilizing an online video conference platform which will include Hearing of Individuals. The community can view the meeting by following the steps which will be listed on the agenda. If there are members of the community who would like to attend the meeting in person, please note that masks and social distancing are required in accordance with the guidance received from the local DOH and the CDC. Action will be taken.
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