Arlette Sawma

The Board meeting included reports from the Superintendent, Student Representative, and various committees including Facilities, Athletic, and Curriculum/Policy. The Board addressed a range of consent agenda items, such as the approval of site licenses for educational software, participation in artist demonstration workshops, and the implementation of a Foodcorps program. Additionally, the Board authorized the disposal of obsolete technology, accepted multiple donations, approved tuition contracts, and authorized grant applications. Further actions included the adoption of policy revisions, approval of a Nursing Services Plan, and the acceptance of funding for a youth program.

The board meeting agenda included the Superintendent's report regarding suspensions, attendance, and harassment, intimidation, and bullying incidents. Various committee reports were presented, including facilities, policy, athletics, curriculum, public relations, and a report from the Educational Services Commission of NJ. The consent agenda covered the acceptance of donations, the disposal of damaged school furniture and equipment, the approval of various grants and partnerships for student programs, authorization for staff professional development travel and training, the completion of school bus evacuation drills, transportation agreements, and textbook procurement. Additionally, the board approved personnel reports and held an executive closed session to discuss personnel matters and attorney-client privileged topics.

The Board approved various budget transfers and expenditures, including the Bills List and cafeteria enterprise fund costs. A contract was awarded to Amco Enterprises, Inc. for the installation of gymnasium air conditioning at Roosevelt Elementary School. The Board also certified the receipt of financial and secretary reports for February, confirming that no major accounts were over-expended and that sufficient funds remain for the fiscal year.

The meeting focused on organizational tasks for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. Key actions included the election of board leadership, the appointment of various professional service providers such as auditors, attorneys, architects, and insurance brokers, and the designation of official depositories and newspapers. Additionally, the Board re-adopted existing policies, curricula, and job descriptions, established petty cash accounts and tuition rates, and appointed coordinators for specific regulatory roles including compliance, safety, health, and district liaison positions.

The board reviewed reports from the Superintendent, Student Representative, Facilities, Athletic, and Curriculum/Policy committees. The consent agenda included resolutions to approve contracts for adult learning, career and technical education grants, professional development, curriculum revisions, and various facilities and maintenance services. The board also accepted donations for elementary students and addressed personnel and financial matters, including budget revisions, grant applications, and a transition to a closed session for discussions involving attorney-client privilege and personnel.