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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.
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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.)
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DISCUSSION
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ACTION ON BOARD RESOLUTIONS
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5028
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Approve:
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Retirement
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Resignations
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Appointments
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Appointment of Leave Replacement Staff
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Transfer/Reassignment
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Administrative Leave
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Leaves of Absence
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Salary Adjustments
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Stipends
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5029
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Approve:
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Appointment of Substitute Teachers for the 2026-2027 School Year at $175/Day
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Appointment of Substitute Secretaries for the 2026-2027 School Year Paid at an Hourly Rate of $16.42
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Appointment of Substitute School Nurses for the 2026-2027 School Year Paid at a Daily Rate of $215/Day
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Appointment of Out of District Coaches for the 2026-2027 School Year
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Rescind Appointment of Out of District Coaches for the 2026-2027 School Year
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5030
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Approve: Out of District Placements
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2026 Extended School Year Out of District Placements
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2026-2027 School Year Out of District Placements
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5031
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Approve:
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Financial Reports
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Board of Education Monthly Certification
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Attendance and Work Related Travel and/or Workshop Expenses
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Use of Vendors
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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
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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)
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Submission of Comprehensive Maintenance Plan and M1
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Clinical Affiliation Agreement w/ Kean University School Psychology Program
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Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Ramapo College of New Jersey
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Clinical Affiliation Agreement w/ Walden University
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Resolution Authorizing Participation in a Cooperative Pricing System
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South Orange Maplewood Board of Education Resolution Award Contract to New Broker-Property/Casualty Insurance Broker Services
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South Orange-Maplewood Board Of Education Resolution Award Contract to New Broker - Employee Health Benefits Broker Services
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Award Contract For Emergency Boiler and Hot Water Heater Repair and Replacement Projects
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Authorization to Terminate Contracts With Kelin Heating & A/C, Inc. For Boiler And HVACR Services
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Authorization to Terminate Contract with United Welding & Plumbing for Plumbing Services
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Authorize the Business Administrator to Enter Into An Agreement with Ultimate Frisbee
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Authorize Insurance Coverage for District Clubs, Parent Organizations And PTA’s
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Resolution Authorizing Compensation for Participation in the FY 2027 Teach STEM Classes in NonPublic Schools Grant Program
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5032
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Approve: New/Revised Curriculum
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5033
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Approve: School Field Trip Destinations
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5034
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Approve: Affirmation, Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) Investigations for the Month of October 2026
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5035
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Approve: Abolish and/or Adopt for 1st Read
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ABOLISH - Regulation 2411 Guidance Counseling
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Policy 1230 Superintendent Duties
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Regulation 3221 Evaluation of Teachers
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Regulation 3222 Evaluation of Teaching Staff Members, Excluding Teachers And Administrators
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Regulation 3223 Evaluation of Administrators, Excluding Principals, Vice Principals, And Assistant Principals
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Regulation 3224 Evaluation of Principals, Vice Principals, And Assistant Principals
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5036
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Approve: SOMEA Sidebar Agreement
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5037
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Approve: Accept and Approve The 2026–2031 Strategic Plan
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5038
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Approve: Confidential Settlement Agreement
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5039
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Approve: Submission of NJ QSAC for the 2026-2027
School Year
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Hand Carry: Approve: South Orange–Maplewood Board of Education Resolution Denying Student Appeal Due to Space Constraints
- Student ID# 2069351176
- Student ID# 9591856152
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| 5041 |
Hand Carry: Approve: Affirmation Of Superintendent’s Determination Regarding HIB Investigation Report #309469_CHS_05122026 |
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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.)
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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.
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