Merchantville School District

The agenda includes a public hearing on the 2009-2010 budget, adjustments to the budget, and a resolution to approve the school district budget for submission to voters. It also covers audience participation guidelines, a recess into a closed session, and the resumption of the public portion of the meeting, followed by adjournment.

The agenda includes a public hearing on the 2011-2012 budget, a budget resolution, and a presentation from the St. Peter's Athletic Group regarding the use of district fields. Information items include upcoming events such as Pre K and K Registrations, PTA Silver Dollar Night, and the start of the PTA Book Fair. Unfinished business includes send/receive issues and the 2011-2012 School Year Calendar. New business involves approving minutes from a previous meeting, payments, and transfers of funds. The Chief School Administrator's report is to be distributed. The agenda also outlines procedures for audience participation and a recess into a closed session to discuss personnel and negotiations.

The meeting included discussions on school board candidacy information, distribution of the 2000 series policies, and updates from various committees including Buildings and Grounds, Community Relations, Curriculum and Technology, Finance, and Personnel. The Board also reviewed the Board Secretary/Business Administrator Report, Treasurer's Report, and payments. Additionally, there was a Chief School Administrator's Report and a period for audience participation. The meeting may have recessed into a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

The meeting included discussions and approvals for various educational placements and services for students, including those with Individual Education Plans (IEPs). It covered tuition out placements in different schools and settings, along with related services such as transportation, therapy, and one-on-one aides. The Chief School Administrator's recommendations were approved, including the appointment of a part-time music teacher and the placement of practicum and student teachers. The board also approved the Marie J. Carroll Will Budget Proposal and the submission of applications for the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) Consolidated Application, Title I American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEIA).

The meeting included updates on Goal #1 regarding communication between Board of Education members, virtual half days for students due to conferences, and a Civil Rights ADA Compliance Update. The board also discussed the use of facilities, violence and vandalism reports, and Week of Respect activities. Approvals were recommended for the appointment of an Early Childhood teacher and a salary guide adjustment. The board reviewed monthly budget and revenue summaries, transfer of funds, and financial reports. Approvals were recommended for agreements with The Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative and Camden County Educational Services Commission, a state contract for copiers, and tuition contracts with Gloucester County Special Services School District and Burlington County Special Services School District. Additionally, the board considered a comprehensive maintenance plan and Form M-1 for submission to the county.