John Eschmann

The meeting included reports from the Board President, Superintendent, Human Resources Committee, Education Committee, and Operations Committee. Discussions covered topics such as school security, curriculum, employee health benefits, emergency/virtual plans, HIB reports, policies and regulations, field trips, and the district's achievement gap. Action items included approving new hires, resignations, additional compensation, extra-curricular appointments, leaves of absence, practicum field work, professional development, teacher assistant longevity, employment contracts, administrator internships, staff salary guide movement revision, emergency/virtual plans, HIB reports, policies and regulations for first reading, field trips, minutes from previous meetings, bills list, board secretary and treasurer reports, transfers, donations, professional services, out of district placements, ARP Homeless II Funds, resolution terminating participation under the SHBP and SEHBP, approval of medical plan, settlement agreements, contract for partial roof replacement, change order for chairlift replacement, joint transportation agreement, Walgreens annual flu clinic, comprehensive maintenance plan, and withdrawal from capital reserve.

The Madison Board of Education held a public meeting to discuss various topics. The board conducted an ethics training workshop, reviewed a PARCC presentation, and discussed comparing the district with other 'I' District Factor Groups. The board also discussed and approved personnel matters, including district substitutes, extra compensation for staff teaching Professional Development Workshops and K-5 Family Literacy Night, and home instruction. Additionally, the board approved the district calendar for 2016-2017, field trips, the ESEA Accountability Action Plan, policies, new textbooks, and school district travel. They also discussed and approved special education placement, the IDEA FY2016 amendment, waiver requests, architectural services, and reviewed the Board Secretary's Report and Treasurer's Report. The board also convened into multiple closed executive sessions for the purpose of discussing personnel/legal issues.

The meeting included reports from the Board President and the Superintendent, recognition of National Commended and Semifinalist Students, and committee reports on policy, finance, curriculum, buildings & grounds, shared services, and negotiations/personnel. The board discussed security concerns, a student survey on alcohol/drug use, the Budget Advisory Committee meeting, PARCC data, summer program options, STEM timelines, a possible NFL grant for a turf field, and the hiring of new supervisors. The board also addressed personnel appointments, extra compensation, extracurricular appointments, home instruction, leaves of absence, student teachers/interns, field trips, the NJ Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC), policies/regulations, a drug and alcohol survey, and an agreement with Stronge & Associates Educational Consulting, LLC. Additionally, the board approved donations, waiver requests, certificates for payment, transfers, and the bill list. Public comments covered topics such as the Junior School dress code, the Superintendent search process, budgeted cap money, increasing enrollment, a demographic study, the drug survey, and Parent University.

The Madison Board of Education held a public meeting to discuss several key items. The board reviewed and discussed the fiscal year 23 budget, which was delayed due to the governor's office pushing back timelines for state aid awards. There was a presentation on the preliminary 2022-2023 budget, and board members had the opportunity to ask questions. The board approved retirements, resignations, leaves of absence, additional compensation, practicum fieldwork, and an ESS addendum. Additionally, the board discussed and approved field trips, professional development, district travel, the tentative 2022-23 budget resolution, professional services, donations, fire and crisis drills, settlement agreements, a school physician appointment, items for disposal, tuition rates, special education tuition students, and university agreements. The board also discussed policies and regulations, and new business items such as aligning fiscal calendars and long-range facility planning.

The meeting included the oath of office for new and returning board members, election of the Board President and Vice President, and committee appointments. The Board discussed COVID-19 conditions, mindful practices, ventilation, and staffing. Approvals were made for the schedule of meetings, conduct of meetings, designation of depositories, authorization for the secretary to make certain payments, investment of funds, the Board of Education Code of Ethics, official newspapers, AHERA consulting services, and the appointment of the Board Secretary, District Qualified Purchasing Agent, Custodian of School Records, Public Agency Compliance Officer, and Treasurer of School Monies. The board also approved participation in cooperative purchasing programs, prevention specialists for drug and alcohol testing, and various district representatives and alternates. The board approved travel and related expense reimbursements. Discussion also included the Board of Education Code of Ethics and the expansion of the Shared Services committee.