July 27, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting
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Submitted by Adaliana_Cuadrado on Thu, 07/20/2023 - 7:58am
Dates:
Thursday, July 27, 2023 - 6:30pm
BOARD OF EDUCATION
School District of South Orange Maplewood
525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ 07040
REGULAR PUBLIC BOARD MEETING
Thursday, July 27, 2023, 6:30 pm
In-Person and Using online video conference platform
(The instructions are placed at the end of the agenda)
- ROLL CALL OF THE MEMBERS
- NOTICE OF THE MEETING: Please take notice that adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in the following manner:
- That written notice was sent from the Office of the Secretary of the Board at 2:30 p.m. on January 6, 2023.
- That said notice was sent via email to Maplewood and South Orange Township Clerks and the Editors of the News Record, Star Ledger, and the Village Green.
- SOUTH ORANGE-MAPLEWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE SESSION
WHEREAS, while the “Sen. Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act”(N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.) requires all meetings of the South Orange Maplewood Board of Education to be held in public, N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b) sets forth nine (9) types of matters that may lawfully be discussed in “Executive Session,” without the public being permitted to attend, and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that one (1) issue is permitted by N.J.S.A 10:4 - 12 (b) to be discussed without the public in attendance and shall be discussed during an Executive Session to be held on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 6:30 PM, and
WHEREAS, the nine (9) exceptions to open the public meetings set forth in N.J.S.A 10:2-4(b) are listed below, and next to each exception is a box which will be marked when the issues to be privately discussed fall within that exception, and after each exception is a space where additional information that will disclose as much information about the discussion as possible without undermining the purpose of the exception shall be written:
X “(1) Any matter which, by express provision of Federal law, State statute or rule of court shall be rendered confidential or excluded from public discussion.” The nature of the matter, described as specifically as possible without undermining the need for confidentiality is attorney/client privilege, HIB reporting, and Litigation Status Report.
□ “(2) Any matter in which the release of information would impair a right to receive funds from the federal government.” The nature of the matter, described as specifically as possible without undermining the need for confidentiality is:
□ "(3) Any material the disclosure of which constitutes an unwarranted invasion of individual privacy such as any records, data, reports, recommendations, or other personal material of any educational, training, social service, medical, health, custodial, child protection, rehabilitation, legal defense, welfare, housing, relocation, insurance and similar program or institution operated by a public body pertaining to any specific individual admitted to or served by such institution or program, including but not limited to information relative to the individual's personal and family circumstances, and any material pertaining to admission, discharge, treatment, progress or condition of any individual, unless the individual concerned (or, in the case of a minor or incompetent, his guardian) shall request in writing that the same be disclosed publicly." The nature of the matters, described as specifically as possible without undermining the need for confidentiality are:
□ "(4) Any collective bargaining agreement, or the terms and conditions of which are proposed for inclusion in any collective bargaining agreement, including the negotiation of terms and conditions with employees or representatives of employees of the public body."
□ "(5) Any matter involving the purchase, lease or acquisition of real property with public funds, the setting of banking rates or investment of public funds where it could adversely affect the public interest if discussion of such matters were disclosed." The nature of the matter, described as specifically as possible without undermining the need for confidentiality is:
□ "(6) Any tactics and techniques utilized in protecting the safety and property of the public, provided that their disclosure could impair such protection. Any investigations of violations or possible violations of the law." The nature of the matter, described as specifically as possible without undermining the need for confidentiality is:
□ "(7) Any pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiation in which the public body is, or may become a party. Any matters falling within the attorney-client privilege, to the extent that confidentiality is required in order for the attorney to exercise his ethical duties as a lawyer." The parties to and docket numbers of each item of litigation and/or the parties to each contract discussed are and the nature of the discussion, described as specifically as possible without undermining the need for confidentiality are:
□ "(8) Any matter involving the employment, appointment, termination of employment, terms and conditions of employment, evaluation of the performance, promotion or disciplining of any specific prospective public officer or employee or current public officer or employee employed or appointed by the public body, unless all individual employees or appointees whose rights could be adversely affected request in writing that such matter or matters be discussed at a public meeting." Subject to the balancing of the public's interest and the employee's privacy rights under South Jersey Publishing Co. v. New Jersey Expressway Authority, 124 N.J. 478 (1991), the employee(s) and nature of the discussion, described as specifically as possible without undermining the need for confidentiality are:
□ "(9) Any deliberation of a public body occurring after a public hearing that may result in the imposition of a specific civil penalty upon the responding party or the suspension or loss of a license or permit belonging to the responding party as a result of an act of omission for which the responding party bears responsibility." The nature of the matter, described as specifically as possible without undermining the need for confidentiality is:
WHEREAS, the length of the Executive Session is estimated to be sixty (60) minutes after which the public meeting of the Board shall (select one) □ reconvene and immediately adjourn or X reconvene and proceed with business where formal action will be taken.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Orange Maplewood Board of Education will go into Executive Session for the above stated reasons only; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby declares that its discussion of the aforementioned subject(s) will be made public at a time when the public’s interest in disclosure is greater than any privacy or governmental interest being protected from disclosure.
REGULAR MEETING (7:30 PM)
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Board Minutes: Executive Session and Staff Recognition/Retirement Meeting Minutes; Executive Session and Special Meeting Minutes -June 19, 2023; Executive Session and Regular Meeting Minutes - June 22, 2023; Executive Session and Special Meeting Minutes -June 27, 2023
SUPERINTENDENT’S UPDATE:
- Intentional Integration Survey Update
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR’S UPDATE:
- Long Range Facilities Plan Update
BOARD PRESIDENT’S UPDATE:
- NJSBA Presentation
- Robert’s Rules Presentation
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.
HEARING OF INDIVIDUALS AND DELEGATIONS
Thank you for coming in-person and dialing-in by phone this evening. The South Orange - Maplewood Board of Education certainly respects that you’ve taken the time out of your busy day to address the Board at tonight's meeting. We value public involvement in our school district, and we are eager to hear what you have to say. The board does have time limits by policy, and it will be enforcing those to enable as many people to speak as possible this evening. Each individual will be given three minutes to speak, please do your best to stay within the time afforded to you. The first public comment period is usually limited to one hour and the second public comment period may be limited to thirty minutes. 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
- Committee Reports
ACTION
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4482
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Approve: A) Resignations; B) Rescind Appointment for the 23/24 SY; C) Appointments for the 23/24 SY; D) Appointments of Leave Replacement Staff for the 23/24 SY; E) Transfer/Reassignments; F) Suspension; G) Leaves of Absence; H) Salary Adjustments; I) 2022-23 SOMEA Perfect Attendance Award; J) Stipends for the 23/24 SY; K) Summer School Employment; L) Summer Curriculum Writers
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4483
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Approve: A) Appointment of Substitute Teacher(s) for the 23/24 SY; B) Appointment of Summer Substitute School Nurse for the 23/24 SY Paid at a Daily Rate of $215; C) Reappointment of Substitute School Nurse for the 23/24 SY Paid at a Daily Rate of $215; D) Appointment of Summer Substitute Teachers for the 23/24 SY Paid at a Daily Rate of $110; E) Appointment of Summer Substitute Secretary for the 23/24 SY Paid at an Hourly Rate of $14.63; F) Reappointment of Substitute Secretary for the 23/24 SY Paid at an Hourly Rate of $14.63; G) Reappointment of Substitute Secretary for the 23/24 SY Paid at an Hourly rate of $14.13; H) Appointment of Summer Maintenance Worker for the 23/24 SY Paid at an Hourly Rate of $14.13; I) Appointment of the Out of District Coaches for the 23/24 SY
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4484
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Approve: A) 2023 Extended SY Out of District Placements; B) 23/24 SY Out of District Placements
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4485
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Approve: A) Financial Reports; B) Board of Education’s Monthly Certification; C) Attendance and Work Related Travel and/or Workshop Expenses; D) Board Member Attendance and Related Travel and/or Workshop Expenses; E) Apply and Accept American Rescue Plan (ARP) ESSER Funds; F) Staff Charged to CRRSA ESSER II Grant Funds; G) Related Service Providers; H) Accept State NonPublic Textbook Aid Entitlement for 23/24 SY; I) Accept State NonPublic Nursing Aid Entitlement for 23/24 SY; J) Accept State NonPublic Technology Aid Entitlement for 23/24 SY; K) Accept State NonPublic Security Aid for 23/24 SY; L) Agreement with Essex Regional Educational Services Commission for Security Services to NonPublic School Students for 23/24 SY; M) Agreement With Essex Regional Educational Services Commission for Technology Services to NonPublic School Students for 2023-2024; N) Use of Vendors; O) Contract to Provide Education Services for Students Who Are Visually Impaired; P) Resolution to Award Lease Purchase Financing Bid To TD Equipment Financing, Inc.; Q) Resolution of the Board of Education of the South Orange-Maplewood School District in the County of Essex, New Jersey Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Lease Purchase Agreement with Respect To The Acquisition, Purchase, Financing and Leasing of Certain Equipment; R) Agreement with Atlantic Tomorrow’s Office for Lease of Photocopy Equipment, Maintenance and Supplies; S) Change Order for Renovations and Additions to South Mountain and South Mountain Annex School Projects; T) Apply For FY2024 Federal I.D.E.A. Basic Part-B and Preschool Handicapped Funds; U) Accept Federal FY2024 Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA); V) Accept Submission Of Amendment to FY 2023 Elementary And Secondary Act (ESEA) Funds; W) Accept Submission of Amendment to Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Grant Funds; X) Apply for FY2024 Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Program Entitlement Funds; Y) Clinical Affiliation Agreement with the State University of New York at Stony Brook; Z) Authorize Insurance Coverage for District Clubs, Parent Organizations and PTA’s; AA) Purchase Above And Bid Threshold; AB)The Fee Schedule for Services Provided to the District as a Member of the Morris Union Jointure Commission; AC) Renew Towing Agreement for the 23/24 SY; AD) Resolution Authorizing the Use of the Competitive Contracting Process; AE) Accept Climate Awareness Education Grant Funds
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4486
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Approve: Book Adoption
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4487
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Approve: Affirmation of Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) for the month of June 2023
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4488
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Approve: Settlement Agreement A) Student ID# 1884193836; B) Student ID# 5782748359; C) Student ID# 2448912340; D) Student ID# 5572729678; E) Student ID# 5124712160; F) Student ID# 4841749431
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4489
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Adopt Board Policy
Second Reading &Adoption:
A. 8600.1 Hazardous Routes
First Read:
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| 4490 | HAND CARRY - Approve: Affirm HIB Appeal #242854_CHS_02142023 |
HEARING OF INDIVIDUALS AND DELEGATIONS
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Hearings of Individuals and Delegations / Public Speaks - Audio Comment
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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: July 27, 2023 - 6:30 PM
Webex Link: Click Here
Event Number: 2343 626 7150
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 -
The Board of Education will hold a public Board Retreat on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 6:00 pm at 525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ and immediately adjourn to go into a Board Retreat in person and utilizing an online video conference platform to discuss the Board Self Evaluation and District Goals. Action will not be taken.
The Board of Education will meet in Public Session on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 6:30 pm in the District Meeting Room, 525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ. Immediately following the opening of Public Session, the board will move to go into a Closed Session in the Superintendent’s Office, 525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ, as well as using an online video conference platform to discuss personnel, matters within the attorney-client privilege, legal, negotiations, and other matters that may arise and require discussion, to be announced at a later date. Immediately following the Closed Session, the Board of Education will meet in Public Session (estimated to be 7:30 pm) in the District Meeting Room, 525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ in person, 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 optional in accordance with the guidance received from the local DOH and the CDC. Action will be taken.
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