Jody Pietrowitz

The Wallington Board of Education held a meeting where discussions and actions were taken on various topics. These included reports from the Superintendent of Schools on NJSLA assessments, NJ School Performance Reports, CSA evaluation, Superintendent goal update, and Coronavirus update. The board also approved a committee for teacher recognition, use of facilities for Wallington Recreation Summer Camp and Wallington Jr. Football Organization, and a contract with Maverick Building Services for custodial cleaning services. Additionally, they addressed an emergent retaining wall repair at Frank W. Gavlak School, list of transfers, request for funds, treasurer's report, board secretary's report, athletic director's fund report, high school activities report, high school scholarship trust fund report, elementary school activities report, district monthly cash flow report, reimbursements, home instruction, approval of internships and observations, leave of absence, fundraiser, field trip, volunteers, club approval, South Bergen Jointure Commission -- Joint Transportation Agreement. The board discussed the legalization of marijuana issue, parking after hours on school property, and athletic field turf. Reports were given by the Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School Principal, Jefferson Annex Elementary School Principal, and the High School Principal. The board also approved addendum resolution, acceptance of state aid, budget submission, maximum travel allowance amount, maximum professional services allowance amounts and discussed suspensions, Saturday detentions, student matters, 2020-2021 school year budget, and OPRA Request.

The meeting included reports from the Superintendent of Schools, Facilities Committee, Finance Committee, Curriculum/Instruction Committee, Negotiations Committee, Personnel Committee, Policy Committee, Public Relations Committee, School Referendum Projects Committee, Student Body Activities Committee, Technology Committee, Shared Services Committee, Ad Hoc Committee, Jefferson School Project Committee, the President, and the Board Secretary. Key discussion points included the Superintendent's goal summary, SSDS report, HIB report, annual update to the Uniform Memorandum of Agreement, facility updates, budget transfers, requests for funds, treasurer's report, board secretary's report, athletic director's fund report, high school activities report, scholarship trust fund report, elementary school activities report, district monthly cash flow report, requests for payment, field placements, home instruction, substitute teachers, mentoring assignments, policy revisions, school referendum projects, fundraisers, extracurricular appointments, and shared services agreements. The board also discussed unofficial election results and addressed concerns raised by citizens.

The Wallington Board of Education held a meeting where they discussed and approved various resolutions and reports. Key items included the approval of the SSDS report for January to June 2019, acceptance of the 2018-19 HIB Reports/Incidents Summary, and approval of the 2019-20 school year Emergency Management Plan. The board also approved Janet's Law Personnel for all school buildings, submitted the HIB Grades Self Assessment, approved environmental services for the Jr./Sr. High School Science Laboratory, and approved a contract for window cleaning services. Additionally, they approved a list of transfers, a request for funds, treasurer's and board secretary's reports, athletic director's fund report, high school and elementary school activities reports, a district monthly cash flow report, and final reports for the After Care and Food Service Programs. The board also discussed and approved coaching appointments, fund raisers, field trips, and the purchase of new band uniforms. The meeting also covered a high school paving project and the appointment of a Residency Verification Coordinator.

The board meeting included the presentation of the 2008-09 school year audit, which received the best possible grading. Key resolutions covered facilities use, discards of equipment and books, budget transfers, treasurer's and secretary's reports, athletic and school activity fund reports, legal service payments, approval of the annual audit report and its recommendations, and corrective action plans. Other resolutions addressed reimbursements, teacher trainees, substitute teachers, smoking prevention policy, legal service payments related to litigation and school projects, change orders for the HVAC upgrade project, fundraisers, field trips, e-rate reimbursements, a parent request, a superintendent search agreement, and a standard operating procedures manual. Discussions included textbook shortages, the athletic field renovation, and the superintendent search. An executive session addressed property purchase negotiations, a grievance, the board attorney's contract, volunteer coaches, and a memo of agreement.

The special meeting focused on the search for a new Superintendent of Schools. A sample advertisement and qualifications were reviewed and revised by the board. The advertisement will highlight Wallington's characteristics, including its size, budget, and values. Required and preferred qualifications for candidates were also established. A timeline for advertising, community input meetings, and resume submission was agreed upon. The board also planned to discuss contract parameters for the new superintendent in future meetings.