Susan Cucciniello

The regular meeting included several key agenda items. In finance, the Board approved numerous resolutions, accepted the September 2025 financial reports, approved September 2025 transfers, authorized payment of bills totaling over $6.4 million, accepted a $2,000 safety grant, approved various field trips, and authorized agreements for staffing services and athletic practice facilities. The personnel section addressed provisional hiring procedures, accepted retirements and resignations, approved leaves of absence, authorized additional pay for services, and approved appointments for coaching positions and an interim Head Teacher/Administrator. The policy segment involved the second reading and approval of numerous policies and regulations, and affirmed the Superintendent's decisions regarding HIB investigations. Transportation approvals included 2025-2026 quotes, contract addendums, bid results, and payment withholdings for non-compliant service, along with an agreement with Riverton School District for student transportation. In facilities, an addendum to a Linkage Agreement with the Moonachie Board of Education was approved. New Business included an update on a legal webinar and a reminder about a holiday luncheon.

The meeting included discussion and resolutions regarding finance, personnel, policy, and transportation. The finance report included acceptance of the Board Secretary's and Treasurer's reports, approval of bills, and a list of field trips. A motion was made to approve the SBJC's acceptance of a grant from the Bergen County Youth Services Commission. Personnel matters included additional pay for services, approval for after school home programming, contracts for 1:1 aide services, resignations, leaves of absence, and appointments. The board also discussed the Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement between Education and Law Enforcement Officials. Transportation items covered RSY Quotes, contract addendums, withholding of payments for infractions, and an agreement with Millstone Township School District for student transportation. Additional topics included facilities and planning, food service, curriculum, discussion items, old and new business, and information items.

The meeting included updates on school events, district enrollment, programs, and initiatives. The finance report covered the acceptance of the Board Secretary's and Treasurer's reports, approval of bills and transfers, professional days, and field trips. The board approved the donation of new books from KPMG and professional development services. Personnel matters included appointments, adjustments, leave of absences, and resignations. The board approved additional pay for services rendered, contracts for 1:1 aide services, and salary adjustments. Policy discussions involved the first reading of several policies and regulations and the abolishment of others. Transportation matters included RSY Quotes, contract addendums, and withholding payments for failure to provide the appropriate number of aides. The board also approved the completion of school bus evacuation drills. Curriculum-related items included the submission of a school self-assessment and the purchase of Edgenuity's Credit Recovery Platform. Discussion items covered the upcoming meeting with the NJDOE regarding the 18-21 year old student issue, data tracking of special education students and CTE funding.

The meeting included nominations and elections for the positions of President and Vice President of the South Bergen Jointure Commission. Appointments were made for various personnel positions effective July 1, 2025, including the Public Agency Compliance Officer, Board Secretary, and Qualified Purchasing Agent. The board approved legal depositories, designating Capital One as the bank for deposits and withdrawals for various funds. Regular monthly meeting dates were set for the upcoming year. The commission also authorized the continuation of existing curriculum, textbooks, policies, and bylaws for the 2025-2026 school year.

The meeting addressed revisions to the South Bergen Jointure Commission Constitution to include a new member district. The Board discussed the Superintendent's report on school start-up events and programs offered by the Meadowlands YMCA. The Finance Report included the acceptance of the Board Secretary's Report, the Treasurer of School Monies report, budget transfers, additional appropriations, and approval of bills. Personnel matters included new hires, resignations, salary adjustments, and approvals for substitute lists and home programming rates. Policy discussions covered the Affirmative Action Team, the Comprehensive Equity Plan, and a new job description. Transportation approvals included ESY quotes, contract addendums, and bid results for transportation services. Facilities and Planning addressed linkage agreements and health and safety evaluations. Curriculum items included the Emergency Virtual or Remote Instruction Program, district curriculum adoption, and professional development plans. The Board also discussed the recognition of special education students as graduates and employee negotiations.