Samantha Paris

The Board addressed various finance and facility-related matters. Key actions included the approval of cash receipts, budget transfers, the Board Secretary's and Treasurer's reports, investment confirmations, and payment of bills. The Board also authorized insurance-related wire transfers, transportation service agreements with regional commissions, and the acknowledgment of the Application for State School Aid. Further approvals involved a two-year insurance renewal with The Hartford, infrastructure upgrades including Bogen horns and security cameras, on-demand student support services via Carahsoft, and the acceptance of several charitable donations for student and educational programs.

The Board approved various financial reports including cash receipts, budget transfers, and monthly reports from the Secretary and Treasurer. Actions taken included confirming August investments, authorizing the payment of bills, and approving wire transfers for health insurance. The Board addressed facilities permits, allocated salaries for federally funded programs, and modified a professional services contract for school physician services. Additionally, the Board entered into educational services commission contracts, approved transportation services, authorized IT equipment purchases from ICT Solutions and a printer purchase for the Director of Operations, and accepted donations for the football team and Gardening Club.

The Superintendent's report addressed personnel matters, including retirements, appointments for various programs, and coaching staff assignments. It also covered the establishment of a National Junior Honor Society chapter, a new affiliation agreement with RWJ Barnabas Health, and the first reading of several updated board policies. Additionally, the report detailed quantitative and qualitative goals and objectives for the upcoming school year.

The Superintendent's report detailed personnel changes including retirements, resignations, and new appointments for teaching and support staff. It also covered approvals for long-term substitute assignments, tutoring and enrichment programs, and leave of absence requests. Non-personnel items included the approval of an outside student placement, the first reading of various board policies, authorization of the 2024/2025 preschool budget, acceptance of scoreboard advertisement donations, approval of athletic program travel and participation, and the appointment of a school dentist. Additionally, the report included updates on HIB reporting, payroll for substitutes and paraprofessionals, and out-of-school suspension data.

The public hearing focused on the discussion and adoption of the 2019/2020 school budget, including the General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, and Debt Service Fund. Additionally, the board discussed the appointment of a new board member to fill a vacancy, eventually deciding to defer this action to a special meeting to ensure proper notice. The board also held a closed session to discuss district personnel matters before adjourning.