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Submitted by Cassandra_Bragg on Fri, 10/16/2026 - 2:58pm
Dates: 
Thursday, October 29, 2026 - 6:30pm
 BOARD OF EDUCATION
School District of South Orange Maplewood
525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ 07040
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Thursday, October 29, 2026 6:30 pm
In-Person and Using online video conference platform
(The instructions are placed at the end of the agenda) 

 

  1. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

  1.  NOTICE OF THE MEETING:  Please take notice that adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in the following manner:

 

  1. That written notice was sent from the Office of the Secretary of the Board at 7:58 a.m. on January 6, 2026. 
  2. That said notice was sent via email to Maplewood and South Orange Township Clerks and the Editors of the News Record, Star-Ledger, TapintoSOMA, and the Village Green.
  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION:

 

WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-11, permits the Board of Education to meet in closed executive session to discuss certain matters, and

 

WHEREAS, the length of the Executive Session is estimated to be seventy-five (75) 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: The Board of Education adjourns to closed session to discuss personnel, legal, and miscellaneous confidential matters.  Be it further 

 

RESOLVED:  The minutes of this closed session will be made public when the need for confidentiality no longer exists. 
 
  1. APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES: Executive and Regular Board Meeting Minutes - September 24, 2026 

 

  1. BOE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE:

 

  1. SUPERINTENDENT’S UPDATE:
    • HIB Self Assessment Presentation 
    • Strategic Plan Presentation - NJSBA

 

  1. BOARD PRESIDENT’S UPDATE:

 

  1. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE:
  1. FIRST HEARING OF INDIVIDUALS AND DELEGATIONS:

 

          Public participation in board meetings is governed by Policy 0167.  The 
first public comment period may be limited to 60 minutes.  Statements are limited to three (3) minutes, except that if it appears public comments may exceed 60 minutes, statements may be limited to two (2) minutes.  (Instructions for remote participation can be found below.)
  1. DISCUSSION
    • Committee Reports
 
  1. ACTION ON BOARD RESOLUTIONS
5028
Approve:
  1. Retirement
  2. Resignations
  3. Appointments
  4. Appointment of Leave Replacement Staff
  5. Transfer/Reassignment
  6. Administrative Leave
  7. Leaves of Absence
  8. Salary Adjustments
  9. Stipends
5029
Approve:
  1. Appointment of Substitute Teachers for the 2026-2027 School Year at $175/Day
  2. Appointment of Substitute Secretaries for the 2026-2027 School Year Paid at an Hourly Rate of $16.42 
  3. Appointment of Substitute School Nurses for the 2026-2027 School Year Paid at a Daily Rate of $215/Day
  4. Appointment of Out of District Coaches for the 2026-2027 School Year 
  5. Rescind Appointment of Out of District Coaches for the 2026-2027 School Year          
5030
Approve:  Out of District Placements
  1. 2026 Extended School Year Out of District Placements
  2. 2026-2027 School Year Out of District Placements
5031
Approve:
  1. Financial Reports
  2. Board of Education Monthly Certification
  3. Attendance and Work Related Travel and/or Workshop Expenses
  4. Use of Vendors
  5. Resolution Expressing Board of Education Support for Submission of an Application for the New Jersey Department of Transportation Fiscal Year 2027 Safe Routes to School Program for the Prospect Street Corridor Safety Improvement Project
  6. Resolution Authorizing an Award of Professional Engineering and Energy Consulting Services to DCO Engineering Services, Competitive Contracting for a Solar Power Purchase Agreement, and Evaluation of a DIY Energy Savings Improvement Program (ESIP)
  7. Submission of Comprehensive Maintenance Plan and M1
  8. Clinical Affiliation Agreement w/ Kean University School Psychology Program
  9. Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Ramapo College of New Jersey
  10. Clinical Affiliation Agreement w/ Walden University
  11. Resolution Authorizing Participation in a Cooperative Pricing System
  12. South Orange Maplewood Board of Education Resolution Award Contract to New Broker-Property/Casualty Insurance Broker Services
  13. South Orange-Maplewood Board Of Education Resolution Award Contract to New Broker - Employee Health Benefits  Broker Services
  14. Award Contract For Emergency Boiler and Hot Water Heater Repair and Replacement Projects 
  15. Authorization to Terminate Contracts With Kelin Heating & A/C, Inc. For Boiler And HVACR Services 
  16. Authorization to Terminate Contract with United Welding & Plumbing for Plumbing Services
  17. Authorize the Business Administrator to Enter Into  An Agreement with Ultimate Frisbee 
  18. Authorize Insurance Coverage for District Clubs, Parent Organizations And PTA’s
  19. Resolution Authorizing Compensation for Participation in the FY 2027 Teach STEM Classes in NonPublic Schools Grant Program  
5032
Approve:  New/Revised Curriculum
5033
Approve:  School Field Trip Destinations
5034
Approve:  Affirmation, Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) Investigations for the Month of October  2026
5035
Approve: Abolish and/or Adopt for 1st Read
  1. ABOLISH - Regulation 2411 Guidance Counseling 
  2. Policy 1230 Superintendent Duties
  3. Regulation 3221 Evaluation of Teachers
  4. Regulation 3222 Evaluation of Teaching Staff Members, Excluding Teachers And Administrators  
  5. Regulation 3223 Evaluation of Administrators, Excluding Principals, Vice Principals, And Assistant Principals 
  6. Regulation 3224 Evaluation of Principals, Vice Principals, And Assistant Principals  
5036
Approve:  SOMEA Sidebar Agreement
  • CHS Fiber Club Advisor
  • DECA Club Advisor
  • Chinese Honor Society Advisor
5037
Approve:  Accept and Approve The 2026–2031 Strategic Plan
5038
Approve:  Confidential Settlement Agreement
  • Student #:  7351613255 
5039
Approve: Submission of NJ QSAC for the 2026-2027 
School Year
5040
Hand Carry:  Approve:  South Orange–Maplewood Board of Education Resolution Denying Student Appeal Due to Space Constraints
  1. Student ID# 2069351176
  2. Student ID# 9591856152
5041 Hand Carry:  Approve:  Affirmation Of Superintendent’s Determination Regarding HIB Investigation Report #309469_CHS_05122026
 
  1. SECOND HEARING OF INDIVIDUALS AND DELEGATIONS

 

            Public participation in board meetings is governed by Policy 0167.  The 
second public comment period may be limited to 30 minutes.  Statements are limited to three (3) minutes, except that if it appears public comments may exceed 30 minutes, statements may be limited to two (2) minutes.  (Instructions for remote participation can be found below.)
  1. NEW BUSINESS
  1. FUTURE MEETINGS

 

The Board of Education will hold a public Board Retreat on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the District Meeting Room, 525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ.

 

Following the opening of the meeting and public comment session, the Board will transition to the retreat discussion in person and adjourn immediately thereafter. The retreat itself will not be livestreamed.

 

Discussion topics will include board governance practices, committee structure, and communication among Board members and between the Board and the Superintendent and District administration. No formal action will be taken.

 

The Board of Education will meet in Public Session on Thursday, November 19, 2026 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. Action will be taken.


 
  1. ADJOURNMENT
 

 

 
 
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Public Attachments: 
PDF icon A. 2026.09.24 regular meeting minutes.pdf
PDF icon B. Policy 1230 Superintendent_s Duties_1st Read_10.29.26.pdf
PDF icon B. Regulation (ABOLISH) 2411 Guidance Counseling_1st Read_10.29.26.pdf
PDF icon B. Regulation 3221 Evaluation of Teacher_1st Read_10.9.27.pdf
PDF icon B. Regulation 3222 - Evaluation of Teaching Staff Members, Excluding Teachers and Administrators_1st Read_10.29.26.pdf
PDF icon B. Regulation 3223 Evaluation of Administrators, Excluding Principals, Vice Principals, and Assistant Principals_1st Read_10.29.26.pdf
PDF icon B. Regulation 3224 Evaluation of Principals, Vice Principals, and Assistant Principals_1st Read_10.29.26.pdf
PDF icon B. TREASURER REPORT - AUGUST 2026 (PUBLIC).pdf
PDF icon B. TREASURER REPORT - SEPTEMBER 2026 (PUBLIC).pdf
PDF icon C. 5028 Personnel Resolution PUBLIC.pdf
PDF icon C. 5029 Substitute Resolution.pdf
PDF icon C. 5030 10.29.2026 - OUT OF DISTRICT PLACEMENTS (PUBLIC) A. 2026 ESY B. 2026-2027 RSY.pdf
PDF icon C. 5031A-S FINANCIALS (2).pdf
PDF icon C. 5032 Curriculum Resolution October 29, 2026.docx (1).pdf
PDF icon C. 5033 Field Trip Resolution October 29, 2026.pdf
PDF icon C. 5034 Affirmation of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) Investigations for the Month of OCTOBER 2026.pdf
PDF icon C. 5035 1-6 Abolish_Approve Policies_Regulations for 1st Read_2026.10.29.pdf
PDF icon C. 5036 SIDEBAR AGREEMENT WITH THE SOMEA (CHS Fiber Club Advisor, DECA Club Advisor, Chinese Honor Society Advisor) 2026.10.29.pdf
PDF icon C. 5037 ACCEPT AND APPROVE THE 2026–2031 STRATEGIC PLAN 2026.10.29.pdf
PDF icon C. 5038 Confidential Settlement Agreement 2026.10.29.docx.pdf
PDF icon C. 5039 APPROVE SUBMISSION OF NJ QSAC FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR 2026.10.29 (1).pdf
PDF icon C. 5040A-B SOUTH ORANGE–MAPLEWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION RESOLUTION REJECTING APPEAL DUE TO SPACE CONSTRAINTS.docx.pdf
PDF icon C. 5041 Affirmation of Superintendent’s Determination Regarding HIB Investigation Report #309469_CHS_05122026.docx.pdf
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Board of Education 2026