June 25, 2026 - Regular Session

Dates:

Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 6:30pm

BOARD OF EDUCATION

School District of South Orange Maplewood

525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ 07040

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

Thursday, June 25, 2026 6:30 pm

In-Person and Using online video conference platform

(The instructions are placed at the end of the agenda)

ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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 7:58 a.m. on January 6, 2026.
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.

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.

APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES: Executive and Regular Meeting Minutes -

SUPERINTENDENT’S UPDATE:
- Alves Year 5 Report

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE:

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.)

COMMITTEE REPORTS

ACTION ON BOARD RESOLUTIONS

4986	Personnel
4987	Personnel Substitute
4988	Approve: A) 25/26 SY Out of District Placements; B) 2026 Extended SY Out of District Placements; C) 26/27 SY Out of District Placements
4989	Approve: A. Financial Reports B. Board of Education Monthly Certification C. Attendance and Work-Related Travel and/or Workshop Expenses D. Service Provider(s) E. Service Providers(s) F. Use of Vendors G. Cancel 24/25 Open Purchase Orders H. Cancel Outstanding Warrants I. Authorize the Superintendent to Authorize and Approve Payment of Compensation to Newly Hired Staff J. Suspend By-Laws in Connection w/ Procedure for Payment of Bills K. Transfer of Interest Earned on Capital Projects Funds L. Transfer of Current Year Surplus to Various Reserve Accounts M. Renew Agreement w/ The Concern Employee Assistance Program N. Renew Contract for Lunch Monitors Services O. Award Contract for Refuse Disposal Services P. Reject Bids and Reward Contract for Security Services Q. Award Contract for Insurance Archival Services R. Award Contract for Data Cabling Services S. Award Contract for Electrical Services T. Award Contract for Carpentry Services U. Award Contract for Boiler Services V. Award Contract for Plumbing Services W. Award Contract for HVACR Services X. Award of Contract for District-Wide Copier Lease/Maintenance and Fax Services Y. Agreement w/ Frontline Education for the 26/27 SY Z. Agreement w/ Genesis Educational Services for the 26/27 SY AA. Appoint Plan Connect as 403(b) and 457(b) Plan Administrator AB. Agreement for Professional Services for Improvement at Ritzer Field AC. Agreement for Professional Services for Boiler Replacements AD. Contract w/ Residency Investigator for the 26/27 SY AE. Renewal of Linkit! AF. Renew Agreement w/ Curriculum Associates AG. Purchase of IXL Learning AH. Agreement for Clinical Counseling Sessions AI. Purchase of NEWSELA Learning Suite AJ. Out-of-District Tuition Students AK. 26/27 SY Fee Schedule for Use of Facilities AL. Authorize the Business Administrator to Enter into Facility Use Agreements AM. Authorize Insurance Coverage for District Clubs, Parent Organizations and PTAs AN. Preschool and Kindergarten Bathroom Waiver for Montrose Early Childhood Center, Clinton, Delia Bolden, Marshall, Seth Boyden, and South Mountain Elementary Schools AO. Accept Donation to CHS Music Program AP. Accept Donation to CHS Fine Arts Department AQ. Business Office Consultants AR. Contract for Environmental Testing AS. Resolution Establishing Tax Levy Collection Schedule AT. Organizational Appointments for the 26/27 SY
4990	Approve: Affirmation Of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) Investigations For The Month Of May 2026
4991	Approve: Abolish and/or Adopt Policy/Regulation for 2nd Read Policy 2418 - Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
4992	Approve: Abolish and/or Adopt Policy/Regulation for 1st Read Policy 0162 - Notice of Board Meetings Policy 0162.01 - Legal Notices Policy 1643 - Family Leave
4993	Approve: Confidential SPED Agreement(s) Student ID # 8484730662 Student ID # 7601593453

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.)

NEW BUSINESS

FUTURE MEETINGS

The Board of Education will meet in Public Session on Thursday, July 30, 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.

ADJOURNMENT

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Date: June 25, 2026 | Time: 6:30 PM

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