Blanca Blanco

The board reviewed changes and additions to the re-opening plan, which included pushing back the date for the start of Phase II due to a spike in COVID-19 cases. The board provided feedback on the letter to parents and the plan. There was a discussion regarding continuity information on the website, updating the website to include Achieve 3000, and translating letters into multiple languages. Senior activities such as pictures and yearbooks were also discussed. The board went into an executive session to discuss personnel matters and attorney-client privilege, after which they reconvened in a public session and approved the re-opening plan with recommended edits.

The meeting included an executive session, acceptance of Margaret Morales' resignation letter, and the approval of a separation agreement. Peter Salek-Nejad was appointed as Acting Lead. The board established a search committee to find an Interim Lead and created a Recruitment and Retention Committee.

The meeting included an executive session to discuss attorney-client privilege. A Donaldson Hearing was held with a presentation.

The meeting included a roll call of board members, approval of previous meeting minutes, and committee reports from Academic Excellence, Human Resources and Recognition, Finance and Facilities, Executive, and Lead Search. The board discussed and approved field trips, professional development for staff, an updated reopening plan, and FMLA maternity leave. They also approved fund transfers, Board Secretary's and Treasurer's reports, a bill list, split funding for a staff salary, and advertising for a food service management company. Additionally, the board discussed and approved a revision of Policy #4331 regarding extra pay and discussed the venue for the senior prom.

The meeting included a presentation on the PLC/Data Report, correspondence from the NJDOE regarding a targeted review on child find requirements, and a discussion on the Step-Up Program. The board approved staff development training, FFCRA paid leave for security guards, and accepted the resignation of teachers. Additionally, the board approved the bill list, accepted grants from the Investors Foundation, NJSIG, and the CRF Grant. The board also approved a transfer of funds for April and May 2020, contracted physician services, additional bill lists, a snow removal contract, and the purchase of digital licenses and art supplies. The board also approved the Interim Lead Administrator job description.