001I'd like to call the meeting to order. If we could have a moment of silence, please. Please rise for the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. In accordance with the provisions of the open public meeting act, a public notice of this meeting has been sent to board members, all school, all district schools, the Herald, the suburban trends, the record, the messenger, Wester Town Hall, the county superintendent's office, the board attorney, cable vision of Warwick, and Westm TV77 and posted in the administration building. Copies of the board meeting calendar resolution were provided to all local media, town hall, township, library, and all district. Ro, >> Mrs. Romeo >> here, >>
002Mrs. Stevenson >> here, >> Mr. Conklin, >> Mrs. Dwire >> here, >> Mr. Gino >> here, >> Mr. O'Brien >> here, >> Mrs. Lockwood >> here, >> Mr. Stillman >> here, >> Mrs. Van >> here, We're we're going to need an executive session at um we're Are we going to do that now or should we do the other for tonight? We're okay now. >> I'm going to need a motion for executive session. >> So, I'd like to >> Can we let >> Yeah, let We're going to let you go. >> Okay. Before we do though, I'm going to jump around the agenda, but we will. So, um, this is your final meeting twice. So, I just want to say on behalf of the entire board, thank you so much for your contributions, your participation this
003year. You're a wonderful addition to our board of ed, and you'll always be part of this board of ed. We do have a small token of appreciation for you here. I'd like to give it to you and warm wishes for a successful college career. [Applause] We'll let you give your report, your last report. Okay. >> Hello everyone. We have now made it to the end of the 2021 2022 school year. Our eighth graders are getting ready for their promotion ceremony on Monday and our seniors are preparing for their graduation on Tuesday. Today was the high school's last day of finals with tomorrow and Monday being makeups. The first team all county athletes were presented their awards this week. The girls dinner was on Monday and the boys were on Tuesday. We had many West Milford
004athletes accepting these awards. So we congratulate all these athletes who attended. Special congratulations goes out to Coach Stole for being named County's boys lacrosse coach of the year and Dylan Connors for being named county student athlete finalist. Our boys lacrosse team had an amazing season finishing top 10 in North Jersey with two players. Dylan Connors and Ralph Tur finishing in the top five for assists and saves. Our track team also had a great season. Colin Madera was named a state sectional champion in the male 400 hurdles. Tanner Christie received second in jab, fourth in shot put, and fifth in discus. Mason Furbacher received third in jab. Jenna Hodgson received third in female 400 hurdles. Khloe Bribag placed fifth in shotput and Khloe Pacik placed fifth for pole bolting. Also, Michael McClowski represented West Milford West
005Milford well on Special Olympics team New Jersey by receiving the gold medal at the National Games. We are so proud of all our athletes this year. A couple weeks ago, our school held Highlander Day for the first time in 3 years and it was a huge success. Everyone had so much fun and all of our sports and clubs were successful in fundraising for the upcoming year. We also held the senior choice awards and we had so much talent and it was a night full of fun for all of our seniors. The student council has selected a new executive council. So, I'd like to say congratulations to Gabby Mesa for being named next year's student council president and student representative. I know she'll do a great job. Thank you so much for allowing me to speak
006throughout this year. It's been a great experience and honor to represent the West Milford High School student body. I hope everyone has a great summer and I wish everyone luck in the upcoming school year. >> Thank you. >> You do well, Abby. I hope you success in the future. I know where where you're heading as far as >> um I'm going to Ruckers for I don't have an engineering. >> Well, we you're going to be a vaccine person. So, we wish you well. >> Thank you. >> And have the best of luck and enjoy your summer. >> Thank you. You, too. >> Thank you. >> So, and now I need the resolution. >> So, I'd like to make a motion at 6:35 um to approve the following resolution. That the board immediately go into executive
007session for approximately 30 minutes for the purpose of conducting a Donaldson hearing. The executive session minutes will not be released until such time as the privilege or confidentiality is no longer applicable. >> Second. >> Any discussion? >> All those in favor? >> Okay. So, we will be returning in approximately 30 minutes. >> I need a motion. I'd like to make a motion to extend executive session for another 30 minutes. >> Second. >> All those in favor? >> I. >> We will return approximately 30 minutes. >> I'd like to call the meeting back to order. >> I think our Why don't we go to superintendence report? Oh yes. >> Mr. Conlin, >> Mrs. Stevenson >> here. >> Mr. Stillman >> here. >> Mrs. Dwire >> here. >> Mrs. O'Brien >> here. Mr. Greeno >> here. >>
008Mrs. Lockwood >> here. >> Mrs. Romeo >> here. >> Mrs. Van Dyke >> here. >> Dr. Ammo. >> Yes. Good evening everybody. Welcome to our meeting for June. We have a couple items here today. We're going to save the best one for last. So we have to officially report our 202021 HIB grades. That's not a typo. That is the correct year. It's always one year behind that we get from the state. So our HIB grades per school and this is a maximum of 78 is the best score. I don't know how they didn't make the best score 100, but it's a maximum of 78. So the high school scored a 66A 75 out of 78. Macken 73, Maple Road 77, Marshall Hill 75, Paradise Mole 77, and Upper Greenwood Lake was 75. So we'll be
009back at this this year. This year is ending. In a few days, we will start working on our HIV grades for this year. That's just ending, 2120. Um, just a brief branding, Hometown Pride update. I know we discussed this at the last board meeting. Uh we we are working towards that endeavor. Uh we just placed some more existing some more black and gold floor tiles at actual school amongst other lists. So it's going to be uh as you can see just here all the paint the red paint on the walls. It's going to be a lot of signage painting. It's going to be a little bit more comprehensive than we thought. So it is going to take some time. We have to do but we have to budget some money and do a little do
010peace meal at a time. So we are working towards that end. It's just not going to be done for September. But little by little this will be done. Um so next up we have our 2022 retirees. Uh Mr. Novak's going to help me with this one. We had a good amount of people retired this year. Uh many for June 30th in two weeks and but others retired at different points during the school year. So we do have plaques for our honores. Mr. Novak is going to help me here. I'll be over here with the plaques. Mr. Novak can read the names. We have many of our retirees here this evening along with their families and others were unable to make it. So, um we'll have to get them their plaques dropped off their home. >>
011Okay. >> All right. As Dr. Ammon is moving over to the plaques, I'm just going to read the uh names of our retirees who uh couldn't be here with us tonight. I just want to say on behalf of um all of your administrators, staff, colleagues, board of education, West Milford community, you know, thank you for all the time that everyone has put into, you know, everything you do for the kids of West Milford. At the end of the day, we're all here for kids and uh I believe the people who are retiring tonight have have given their lives to to our students. So, uh first and foremost, uh 26 years as a custodian of Mackaban, uh Mr. Gary Ryerson. [Applause] 10 years as a MAC custodian, Mr. Anthony Perez. >> I'm read Yeah, reading the
012ones who were here. Got it. We're good. All right. Uh, Mr. Alan Efris, 27 years as an industrial arts teacher at Macaban. Maril Marilus Alonzo, CST secretary, 22 years. You know, you got it. >> We all know Irish at the high school. Irish school 24 years >> doing a great job. [Applause] >> Should have practiced that one before. >> And Mary G. Antonio, a bus driver, one of my drivers when I was principal, UGL, uh 25 years transportation. [Applause] And now we are on uh people in attendance. So the first person we are going to honor tonight is uh Mrs. Ruth Barack. Um we have a few uh brief comments from Mr. Kane. Um Ruth was always a beloved PE teacher in West Milford. She started her career at the high school and has spent
013many years positively impacting the lives of Maple Road students along with other elementary schools throughout the district. Congratulations. Thank you. >> Thank you. Uh next is Juice Tro Jo. Sorry, Joyce Tro. [Applause] [Laughter] >> Joyce had a long and successful career as an instructional aid at Paradise Null. She touched the lives of all the students and teachers with whom she worked and she will sincerely be missed. >> Yes, you will. >> Lovely choice. [Music] Uh, next up is Leslie Fink. Before I read Mr. Citro's comments, I'd like to just add some of my own. Uh, the Fink family has been very important to me in my my life and career. Got my start in education at the Fast Break Camp in which John had his name on it, but Lesie did all the work. Um,
014also Leslie may not may or may not know this, but she is the first person that I told uh that my wife was pregnant with my first son. So, it was uh that was a big moment. My wife came to tell me at the fast break camp and then the first person I saw was Leslie. So, congratulations. And then uh from Mr. Citro direct from Washington. Uh she has been a complete team player, one of our teacher leaders who the staff and administrators always held in high regard. Makaban will not be the same without her. [Applause] >> Thank you, >> Leslie. It's a sad day that you're leaving us. >> Indiana. >> But thank you. Thank you very much. >> We're going to miss you. >> We may be calling you. You can use our
015next southern district. >> We're working on it. Our next retiree is Mindy Turner. I have no notes written down, Mindy, because uh I can I can talk about you for a few hours. She just came from her um retirement uh party with her with her school. So, I know that Dr. Magos probably just showered her with praise. Um Mindy, working with you is was a tremendous uh time of my life. I started my administrative career with you as being one of the veterans in the building. you moved from classroom to classroom with with grace and were successful in every every role that you uh fulfilled and uh you and I fought some battles together. We won't we won't expand on those here. >> Um but but uh you know when you go to war together
016you kind of have an understanding. So uh I'll save the rest for when I come to embarrass you on Tuesday at the school. [Applause] We have a lot of fun together. >> We go. We go. >> We We You We will be miss Thank you for everything you do. Thank you. Thank >> And last but certainly not least, Mrs. Vanzle. Debbie Vanzyle, 29 years. [Applause] I know I know Dr. Schwarz uh I know Dr. Schwarz has some uh words planned for for when they do their send out here at Westbrook. So I went to the deeper cuts and I got uh some comments from Dr. Joan Ober and I asked for a brief and uh so bear with me. Uh Debbie Vanzle is the definition of efficient, effective, competent, intelligent, fair and kind. She accommodated
017the requests of all teachers, parents, students, administrators, and staff with style and grace. Once when she was asked to play a patriotic song and a loudspeaker for the school, and the tape system malfunctioned, Debbie improvised and sang it herself. She always found a way to get the job done. Thanks for all the great years. Congratulations on your retirement, and the best to you always. Congratulations. I'd also like to add the bright spot of my year was my week filling in as principal getting you know having getting to work for Mrs. Vanzle for a week. So fantastic. So thank you. Congratulations. [Applause] >> Thank you. I miss everybody. I love working. >> Thank you, Mrs. >> We've been through and we made it. >> Yes, we did. >> Now, you know, I said, I know he
018wants a combo. It's a combo. Do you want to take five minutes? >> I guess we're just going to take a five minute recess. >> Thank you again. Thank you. Happy retirement. Thank you. >> All right. And we're back. >> I'd like to call the meeting back to order. So, as one of our focal points this year, we discussed this probably this time last year was mental health, well-being, uh, self-care, all those items. We knew that we were going to have children affected by the pandemic. We knew we were going to have staff members affected by by the pandemic. So, we did put a lot of help into, a lot of focus into that this year, a lot of resources. We had an entire professional development day in I believe February that was just dedicated
019to mental health, well-being, self-care and so on and so forth. We always try to lead by example. Um we looked at our students this year. They entered a contest for safe county. The teen summit which was just last month they had the award where various groups various high schools submitted videos about this exact issue. So it seems like our message is getting through. So, our students won, I believe, fourth place in the entire county. We have a very brief video. We're going to play it in a minute and then we're going to move on. So, it's a wonderful message. So, I think uh going to put a little capstone or a little bow on this school year, right? >> We'll move just for a second and then I'll I'll kill the lights. You better hurry.
020>> It's okay. >> That'll be okay. >> I play sports. >> I do a lot of yoga. >> I ride my bike. >> I hang out with my friends. Play with my dogs. >> Going to the gym. >> Sleeping. >> Reading books. >> I listen to music. >> Dance parties. # family. >> We all cope differently. For help, talk to family, friends, teachers, counselors, or anyone. You are not alone. It's okay not to be okay. [Applause] [Music] Okay. So, if you go online and you go to YouTube, you can search for Pay County Spring Teen Summit 2022. You'll see all the winners from all the high schools. So, congratulations to our students. Thank you to our guidance department for helping out uh and thank you our administrative administration for supporting the superintendent report. >> Thank
021you Dr. Anamon. >> Uh Mr. Novak. >> All right. I just want to uh briefly report on the um results of our most recent QAC analysis. Um, as many of you know, as you all know, we uh get evaluated by the state every 3 years for the areas of instruction and program, fiscal management, governance, operations, and personnel. And we received our uh final results, our final memo from the uh from the uh acting executive director. And I'd just like to read a small piece of it. I am pleased to inform you that your district has satisfied at least 80% of the weighted indicators in each of the five areas of the NJQAC review process and has be been designated as high performing. The commissioner will recommend to the state board of education that your district
022be certified as providing a thorough and efficient and efficient system of education for a period of 3 years or until the next NJQAC review. Congratulations on this accomplishment. So, um along with that being proud of of our accomplishment, just want to, you know, say thank you and and give praise to all of the people who go into us um reaching uh a a high performing. None of this happens without, you know, the support of the staff, everyone doing what they they're supposed to do, our board, um the people who sign up for our committees and and you know, just do the things that they're supposed to do each and every day. So, uh, high performing designation is for all of us, not just, uh, not just the people in this room. >> Thank you, Mr.
023Nova. Mrs. Francisco, >> yes. I apologize for not getting the minutes to you until this morning, but it there's been a lot going on. Um, >> well, it's a quick turnover. >> Yeah. Yeah. So, um, and we had that extra meeting in there on the 9th. So you have the minutes from May 9th and May 17th for your review and consideration. >> I need a motion. >> Like to make a motion to approve the following board of education meeting minutes. May 9th, 2022 special meeting public budget hearing. May 9th, 2022, executive session. May 17, 2022 workshop regular meeting. May 17, 2022 executive session. >> Second. >> Any discussion on the minutes? If not, all those in favor I. >> Any opposed? >> Okay. President's report. Um I had a very I've had a very busy
024week already. Um last week we had the scholarship awards at the high school for the uh seniors and it was wonderful. I I I think everybody that was there thoroughly enjoyed it. it is our community is so generous in in uh providing scholarships to our students. Um, I have to just say a big thank you out to all of the different groups that came, the PTAs, the businesses that supported are supporting the kids because it was a wonderful night and it was wonderful to again be back in that setting in the high school and seeing the kids get their awards and and just meeting with families and friends. And I I I really think it was a wonderful night. Kudos to the guidance department for doing a great job. It was a great night. Today
025I was at Ashawa School for the awards for the fourth and fifth graders which is another fun day. It was great seeing all those smiling faces and just enjoying looking at all the projects and the things that they have in the school. The school was very well decorated. It was beautiful. And yesterday I got to be at Marshall Health and that was a fun day too. Dr. Anamone was with me. We had a good day. I believe Mr. Novak was there also. And it was just I I I can only encourage you if you can go to one of these, it's really important because it's so the kids are just wonderful. They're smiling, you know, and when we used to have it here, we didn't get that connection with them. So, I think it's really
026wonderful that we're kind of giving them their day. So, I want to thank both um Alyssa and and Patrick for letting me come to their schools because I really had a good time and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Uh I also attended Makipin's seventh grade band uh concert which was in the high school which again is so wonderful to have in the high school there because it the setting and and just the acoustics in the building is wonderful. Um, another fun night. Very well turn a lot of turnout. Uh, I I just think it's wonderful. So many people are coming out and I know that everybody's looking to go out and do things again. So I just want to thank all of the teachers, the music teacher teachers in the music department in Mackab for a
027great job. Um, now public comment. This portion of the meeting is open to the members of the public for the purpose of addressing resolutions on this agenda only. Members of the public who have requested to speak prior to the meeting will be recognized by the chair first. Each speaker will be given 5 minutes for a period of 30 minutes and then time permitting other public comment limited to 5 minutes per speaker will be allowed until the 30 minute time period transpires. All members of the public speaking during this public comment period are asked to address topics listed in the agenda. All speakers are um all speakers are asked to sign the register provided and give their full name, spell their last name, group affiliation if appropriate, and provide their address. Issues raised by members of
028the public may or may not be responded to by the board. All comments will be considered and a response will be forthcoming if and when appropriate. The board asks that members of the public be courteous and respectful of the rights of other individuals when speaking. Specifically, comments regarding students and employees of the board are discouraged and the board and the administration will not respond to them. Students and employees have specific legal rights afforded to them by the laws of New Jersey. The board is not responsible and is not liable for any comments made by members of the public. Members of the public should consider their comments in the light of the legal rights of those affected or identified in their comments. Members of the public are reminded that they are legally responsible and liable for
029their comments. Has anyone signed up for public comment? >> If not, is anybody wishing to speak under public comment? the title. >> Um, hello. Um, my name is Tom Wilson. Um, I have a child in the public school system at West Milford and I'm um up here to address um the uh health and reproductive uh planned uh lesson curriculum that has been handed down by the state um and as written and presented by the state. It it makes me uncomfortable. Um, and I kind of want to know how S. Milford is going to proceed, um, you know, the names of the books, um, the curriculum, um, any of the online, uh, materials, um, who are the authors, you know, where's that coming from? Um, if there are any advocacy groups or third-party groups or vendors
030that are involved in this curriculum, in design this curriculum, I'd like to know what they are. Um, I'd like to know if there's an official opt out procedure. Um, and if there is an opt- out procedure, what happens to the child? Are they singled out when they're moved away from something that I don't want taught? Um, how is that going to be handled? Um I I think after reading a lot of the things that I saw on on the state website, um I think a lot of things that they have and they've mentioned are things that should be left up to the parents. Um I think there are also implications like religious implications um that are only meant for families and not for the public school um to address. Um, and I know that some
031New Jersey school districts are actually pushing the curriculum to the last week or to the last day of school. Um, so that they they meet the requirements so they don't get any lack of funding so that funding isn't removed and they've listened to, I guess, the parents, you know, from those districts and have accommodated them in that way. Um, I guess we would just like to have more input into what's going on because it just seems that because, you know, because with CO, I know it was supposed to come out sooner and then because we were all trying to get past CO, it just kind of snuck up on us and now it's here. And I just want to know, you know, what what our district is doing and how they're keeping the parents informed.
032Um, could there be a public meeting on the curriculum changes? Um, I'd appreciate something like that. Um, I think that's about all I have for now. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Yeah. >> So, I I know we don't typically respond to public comment, but you know, I feel like there's some answers to your um to your questions that we can provide. Now, uh, the curriculum that's being adopted tonight, that is the, um, addition of the core content, the New Jersey student learning standards update to the current health curriculum, activities, lessons, third party vendors, advocacy groups, that none of that is in this curriculum. This is simply the addition of the new standards. We also have on the board agenda tonight approval of our health and PE teachers to work on the implementation
033of what those lessons are going to be. We are not we are not involved with any third party groups. We are not in part in involved with any advocacy groups. Uh it is our intention wait not intention we will be having a parent meeting uh in the fall um when we are um ready to implement no lessons that are changed especially the ones that are in the sexed units none of those lessons will be implemented prior to the parent meeting or the availability of those lessons for our community to review. So everything will be clear. This is a typical process in West Milford. We always write curriculum in the summer. We are able to get ahead of it and get our curriculum done so that we can spend our time this summer focusing on on
034those lessons. Dr. anyone put a letter out um in the middle of the year um in regard to a uh opportunity for families who are um I guess choosing not to have their children present during those lessons that uh we will provide advanced notice and units that um for lack of a better just you know units that parents are choosing topped out of the the sexed units uh will have that opportunity with advanced notice. So, uh, everything will be, um, you know, transparent and clear. There's no no hidden agenda. We are, you know, we we build in in the, um, I guess in the tone for the community in which we in which we live. So, uh, every curriculum we build, whether it's health, whether it's science, whether it's ELA, reflects the values and and,
035um, goals of the community in which we serve. So, um, you know, I think that I I think that answers at this point that we have and you will have, uh, plenty of advanced notice for when that parent meeting will be and when you can have opportunity to, um, review those review those units. Uh, I just do would like to comment on the, you know, the some of the districts that are doing a um last day of school type of process. You know, we chose not to do that because we believe every student has the right to enjoy their last day of school. It's always a fun finale celebration sort of day. uh we can accomplish the same goals allowing for um you know students to um not be included in the process similar to
036a process we already have in place with the growing and changing bodies unit that we offer in our um elementary schools fifth and sixth grade. Um so we already have that process in place and we will we will follow along with that. >> Thank you. >> Anyone else wishing to speak? Hello, my name is Henrietta Schaefer, 22 Broadway. So, just to follow up on what um Mr. Wilson said, I actually had a whole thing prepared that paralleled a lot of what he said, but now I don't need to say it. Um all I would ask for is just for continued transparency throughout this whole process. Um, I know a lot of districts have their curriculum online and I think that that would also be extremely helpful for a lot of parents. Um, you know, transparency
037at the very beginning is great, but I think that a lot of us really do have concerns about the curriculum going forward, especially as our children progress through the grades. Um, and I would also just like to add that the parents that have concerns about this are not what the media is telling you. These parents are not bigots. They're not homophobes. They're not transphobes. They're parents that really have true and sincere concerns about age appropriate curriculum for their children. And thank you for respecting that. And thank you for respecting us. So please just continue transparency as much as you can do that. We sincerely appreciate it. Thank you. Thank you. Uh anyone else wishing to speak? >> Uh my name is Patricia Wenzel. I'm from 31 Bare Fort Road. what I want to talk to
038you about is not on your agenda, but if you were if you have I think you said if you still have the 30 minutes, maybe you would receive it. Is that right? >> Yes. Yes. But yeah, I do have a big audience. I don't Does anybody have a problem with that? Not >> Thank you very much. Um on Thursday, May 5th this year, the United States celebrated the annual National Day of Prayer. The National Day of Prayer is a prayer for people of all faiths. The annual observance was established by federal law as of 1952. And here it is. This was was established by law for the state of New Jersey in 1944. We have long celebrated this day in West Milford, and not until this year has anyone tried to block prayer anywhere in
039the township to my knowledge. I have personally been involved in praying for this township through community prayer efforts since 1986. However, sadly, this year our superintendent of schools told us we had to lead the board of education property and were not permitted to pray on school grounds. He was concerned he told us people might see us praying and be offended. I found this behavior to be disrespectful to God, the rule of law, and us personally. I and the other two ladies who are with me tonight were with me that day. It was only the three of us. Please know that we contacted the board of education about 3 weeks before the day of prayer to check if there were any new guidelines in light of CO. The person I spoke to told me she could
040call me back and there but because there was no one present at the time to answer my question. I never got a return call. So I assumed all would be as in the past. Yet, we chose not to advertise the prayer at the board of ed building at 3:30, except for a flyer that we attached to our cookie trays that we brought to township workers and staff at the board office, Makipin School, and the high school just in case staff people would like to join us. It is still beyond my comprehension why the superintendent would be concerned for the feelings of other people who were not even present over allowing us to pray for our schools especially at the times we are living in due to understandable limits of times I have prepared a packet
041that I'm sure the administration uh secretary would be willing to copy to give you the evidence that you might choose to look at proclamations for this year that were issued by President Biden, Governor Murphy, and Mayor Dale, along with a copy of the law from the state of New Jersey with Governor Whitman's signature on it. I also have a copy with information of the history of the day of prayer and the history of prayer in this nation. We understand you may have to address this privately, but I look forward to hearing from you at some time so that we can be assured that praying for our schools will never be blocked again. We're happy to fill out a permit. We're happy to do whatever would make you comfortable, but we certainly want to continue to
042pray for our schools. So, >> Thank you very much. Hi, good evening. My name is Sher Parl. Um, I am a resident of West Milford and I also attend the Almond Branch Church right over on Marshall Hill Road. And I just wanted to let all of you know that um the schools, the children, all of you, the staff um are a very big part and very dear to us. And what I am in charge of is I have started a community prayer group that meet every uh once a month for the second Friday of every month and we meet to pray for the community and the Lord has placed on my heart for the next three months which we met uh last Friday and we'll continue to for uh July and August to pray for
043our schools, pray for our children, pray for all of you and and your families. Um, we do pray for the safety of our children. We pray for uh we we pray against the bully bullying that goes on and violence. we take care of that area, but we also pray for you as well for um wisdom, how to um be able to strategize when you have problems that come your way that you would would be able to handle them and and in a in a good way. So, I just wanted to let you know that um we do meet. In fact, um we're going to be I think I said we're going to be meeting the next 3 months just to pray for you and pray for our schools. And we pray in general, but if
044there's anything specific that you want prayer for, I'd encourage you to reach out. You can call the Almond branch, ask for me. I would be more than happy to meet with you or take your prayer request so that we can pray specifically for you, for this these children, for the school district and the entire staff. But you are very dear to us and we we do care about you. >> Thank you very much. >> You're welcome. >> And I'll just quickly say I'm Katherine Deenadetto aka Molly's mom. Some some of you know me and some of you definitely know my my daughter Molly De Benadetto is a graduate of the class of 2020. It's hard emotional but um Molly's been at the high school for two years now and I just want you to know
045that she continues to pray for every school by name each and every morning and some of you by name each and every morning. the moment we hear the school bus at the point of breeze turn around where we live um we pray for all the schools with special attention to the class of 2022 because they are living I mean and you know she's a co class they're living in extraordinary times and when you talk about um you know doing little film clips for her u mental awareness and what these kids have been through please let us pray for them they they need folks coming alongside of them that that really know that that they care for them. So, I just wanted to add that and just let you know it's been my distinct privilege as
046a parent to be part of this school system all of these years. We've had such incredible support and it's a pleasure for us to be able to pray for you every day. >> Thank you. Thank you for coming forward. Thank you very much. >> Uh anyone else wishing to speak under public comment? >> Seeing none, I'd like to close public comments. Second. >> Well, those in favor >> I >> Okay. >> All right. We um we need a motion to adopt the agenda. Is there any updates to do the agenda? >> No. We updated it this afternoon and uh you should have a new copy on your uh >> like to make a motion to adopt the agenda as presented. >> Second. >> All those in favor? I Okay. Education. I'd like to move items
0471 through 13 for approval. >> Second. >> Discussion. >> Okay. >> No discussion on their education. >> Not 1 through 13, I guess. >> Okay. Uh 1 through 13, right? Yes. >> All right. >> Mrs. Dwire. >> Yes. >> Mr. Gino. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Stevenson. >> Yes. >> Mr. Stillman. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Lockwood. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Romeo. >> Yes. >> Mrs. O'Brien. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Van Dyk. >> Yes. >> 14 will be after executive session. >> Personnel student affairs. Mr. Graham. I'd like to move items 1 through 83 under personnel and student affairs. >> Second >> discussion, Mr. >> So I I saw on number 70 that you have uh heroes and cool cool kids coming up on this agenda. And I just wanted to um commend I know we talked
048about guidance but also the the video that was put together that took fourth place. That was the hero and cool kids and Joe Jordan that uh put that together. So congratulations >> to that group. I do think they're making a difference. And Joe is Joe Jordan has made a difference for sure with all the the videos and drones and all those kind of fun things that he's put together. It's on right. >> I know the program is very well received. >> Do it. >> It's on. >> Uh, any other discussion under personnel? >> I have um I have something to say about items 24 to 43. Um, I voted no on supervisors and principles incre um raises because of the the situation we're in. I I respect each administrator and each member of the unaffiliated
049workforce, but I I just I I have a problem. We're talking about restructuring. We're talking about not having enough money possibly to move in to the following year. So, I I can't I can't support this. I'm sorry. Courtney, >> I also would like to discuss 24. >> Wait, before she does that, can I ask that we table 24? I'm sorry, Terry, that I didn't do this prior. 24 >> 43. >> No. Through 42. >> It's 43. >> I only want to 42. >> Pick whatever I want. If you guys want it to be 43, you could change it. Um, so I'm I'm asking to table 24 through 42 until after executive session. Okay. So now that's a separate motion to table. You need a second for that. I need a second for the table. >>
050Second. >> Okay. >> Second. Just get a question here. All those in favor of tableabling 24 through >> 42. >> I >> Does it have to be a roll call? >> It's got to be a roll call, right? Yes. >> Oh, okay. >> Mrs. Dwer, >> yes. >> Mr. Garino, >> yes. >> Mrs. Lockwood, >> yes. >> Mrs. O'Brien, >> yes. >> Mrs. Romeo, >> yes. >> Mrs. Stevenson, >> yes. >> Mr. Stillman, >> yes. >> Mrs. Vanite. >> Yes. >> No. Any other discussion under the motions for personnel? Kate. Um, number 52. Um, is it possible to tell me the pos I don't know these people. I'm just curious. Um, could you tell me the position? Yeah, thank you. Um, so Lenny Becker is a social worker. Megan Donigan is a reading specialist. Moren
051Kelly is one of our encore teachers. Kim Walker is a reading specialist and Jamie Kentner is a reading specialist. Uh, I am, you know, possibly at the July meeting. I'm looking to get a um classroom gened teacher and a uh special education resource center uh teacher as well to just personally again I'm sorry resource center >> resource center teacher and a general education team basically the components of what would be on an IRS team um so I was I wanted to get those names it's just we you know couldn't find the people to agree with it at that at this point in time when the agenda had to get printed >> okay so I have some comments um we did just um and we talked about the QAC scores it's awesome we're high performing I'm
052really excited but I did look into the 87% in instruction and program and there's some things that are looked at there. One of them being um RTI services really and so I not even that these questions have to be answered tonight. I just was thinking about it. I don't see anyone there from the high school. I think wraparound services and um tiered services need to really be from preschool to 12th grade. And if I hate the Kate world comment, but if this was the Kate world, I'd love to see some less people maybe on um what some of these other committees and some more people on this one that could help us be a higher performing district and really have more um counseling, you know, what does everybody get? And in the end, in the
053fall or maybe in the end of August, I'd love to see what committee number 52 has as tier 1, tier 2, tier three for each grade level. Thank you. No, >> if I can just comment. No, I I agree with you wholeheartedly. This is the beginning of what we see. You know, these were these were some pre- pandemic goals. We talked a lot about getting back to our pre- pandemic goals. Uh this is something that we've been looking to do. I apologize that this wasn't named elementary. This is an elementary. >> Okay. >> This is an elementary group. We have >> um so that's my fault. I didn't you know I missed that in the proof reading for the agenda. It is an elementary group. We are we are intending on having a P INRS
054committee review at each level. >> Um there's a position that we're posting um hopefully based on some of the new title funds that we've received for a um you know it's a title we've used in the past. It's an existing job description called intervention specialist. We are hoping to um reinvent that position to directly support exactly what you're talking about uh Mrs. Romeo in terms of uh INRS where INRS meet RTI. Um, you know, in West Milford, we have traditionally been an INRS district. RTI is some of the language that we typically use. Uh, so we're looking to make sure that we're all on the same page and kind of unify our process. And just to comment on QAC, we did receive full points for the indicator that is directly referencing uh interventions um in
055our process. >> Courtney, I just um have one clarification. Are are we reminds me Mr. Novak we are doing the summer >> um literacy program for encore students correct >> and beyond. So this is in addition to supporting >> this isn't working directly with students >> right no I know but this is in addition to getting things ready for September. We're still supporting children in the summer but this is getting ready for September. Thank you. Thank you for clarifying. >> Sorry. Tell me this one more time. We did receive full points for >> full points for the I was called the IRS indicator. We received full points. >> So then at the next education meeting, can you just show us where we did miss the points, >> right? >> Yeah. >> I I I'll show
056you. >> Thank you. >> It's all the standardized test score indicators. That's the only place we lost points. >> Okay. >> For for these scores. And to be perfectly honest, those scores were from 2018, 2019. >> So we didn't have standardized testing in 2020 or 2021, >> right? They went back. They're still using the 2019 assessments to document. >> Spring 2019, right? >> Spring 2019. >> Mr. >> So, I'm going to ask this question because somebody asked me this question. I couldn't give my non football answer to this question. So number 74 where you have the summer football director and assistants. I I know I was talking about you know how they do have summer program workouts and so forth and then the question came up with don't other sports have some of those summer
057programs and how are they are do they have coaches? Are they compensated? So maybe you can help me explain that better cuz my friend didn't like my answer. >> I don't know what the other sports are doing. I know we've done this for football for >> I don't know how long. >> When I was a conditioning thing, right? >> Yeah. >> I don't know what the other sports have or don't have. So I don't want to compare that. But uh we we've always had the summer football. I think it's in the contract. >> That's what I'm wondering. >> Well, they do condition. They do conditioning and they do Right. So, >> so does field hockey, >> but they do they they do captain's practices, which is different. >> The other thing is, if I may
058just comment because I have a varsity cheerleader going into the high school, so I know a little about this. >> Perfect. >> But the first game is before school starts, >> so I think that that probably has something to do with it as well. Well, no. I think they're on here >> to get paid starting I think August because that's when practice starts. >> All right. >> I think this is for before pract before that. But they do conditioning, they do workouts, they use the weight room. So you have to have this I believe summer football starts Monday. I need to know if that's in their contract because when I look at 72, it's very unfair. And I know this is not negotiations, but from my point of view, look at step B for an
059assistant football coach, but then look at step C plus longevity for an assistant field hockey coach. the assistant football coach at step B is still making more money than someone who's been here longer teaching another sport or yeah they are teaching either way different levels I mean it's been that way it's been that way forever we can add this onto their salary right for summer >> it's not just user >> no and these questions are coming from the community too this is not like people are asking us why football is getting >> it and I did explain that hey this It's not just with smoke, right? Every school district does this. Then there's a period where there's a no contact period that can >> and it also doesn't mean it's right. If everybody does it,
060maybe we're the first ones that do it the right way if it's not the right way. So I don't I love to see what other people are doing, but they're doing it really well, right? And match up. Is that the way it's supposed to be? Is it in their contract? Was this negotiated that football? >> Yes. >> That's been there since the beginning of time. and we've really held the line on increasing stipens. Um, if if the teachers are getting a prior to 2010, if the teachers got a 4% increase in their in their um contract, I believe the the coaches also got a 4% increase on their >> they have a guide. The coaches have a guide. >> Oh, no, I know that part. >> Is this summer? I'm trying to find the >>
061Yeah, I know. I know they have a guide. >> I believe Kate, I believe it is negotiated. That went in the contract a number of years ago. >> Football for football coaches. >> I I think it's because of when the sport falls too. Why the summer is it? It's if you're starting at the end of June, you're talking about July, August, September, October, November. You're talking about a five month period. >> That's right. >> Yeah. What? first. >> Well, yeah, but you know, >> I have no idea. >> But the cheerleading is on here, too. I mean, like that's part of their stipen, I think, when they they meet with them because I it this is isn't the football stuff. It's like a separate thing like camp. >> The summer stuff has to do with
062camper training. >> I I don't think they go away. I think it's held here. Yeah, >> it's on the contact in the sport has some different >> fitting the helmet. There's a lot more >> a team that doesn't participate July workouts >> isn't ready to scrimmage. A team in August who's been working out June and July maybe it is something that needs >> but I think a lot of that has to do with the equipment that they're using. >> Yeah. the safety factory. >> Yeah, >> like you said, >> maybe we could maybe it could be sent to everybody what part of the contract is in so that they can figure out >> who would be at the back. I'm there now. >> Just give me a second. Is there anything else while we're waiting
063on that? >> Yes, they did have other things. Uh, hang on. There's so many. Number 56. It says um hired at various hourly rates is number 56 per DM and 55 and 56 are they per DM? Is that what various hourly rates meant? So I can clarify that. Um first for number 55 the recommendation to approve child 18 members and therapists for the purpose of IEP case management and testing. In that contract, they do receive their hourly rate. Whatever their salary is broken down, their hourly weight rate, the number 56 you asked about, right? >> So, for that one, it's going to be like the reason why it says at the various rates is again certified teachers and special class aids that are currently our employees, teachers and aids on the guide, they will get
064their hourly rate. But if you're a substitute, you will then get a substitute rate or the lowest aid rate. So they are at all varying rates depending on their on what their salary is. They get paid for only the hours that they're working. >> Well, number 56 um answer correct me. It's the ASY program. So this is like an extension of their school year. Right. Correct. So number 56 is for let's say you have a teacher that let's use CO that ends up with COVID and I have to and they have to stay quarantined for five days and we need to pull a sub and maybe another teacher from that building is willing to come in two days. It will be she'll fill in that as a sub. It'll be her hourly rate and we
065won't pay the person that's not there. >> But the problem is you can't predict that for the summer. So that's why it's written that way to allow the flexibility of me being able to fill in those spots. That makes sense. In the past, and this was might why it might be feel a little different, Miss Romeo. In the past, we used to have subs, a list of subs, and we would pull from. This year, it's been a little more difficult to fill to find subs. So, we thought if we write it this way, then we can kind of call someone. And what I'm finding already is the staff are better at finding people to fill their vacations, their that. So, that's what kind of has already started to happen. Mhm. >> And the one above
066it, it it has that's because we have to do we have IEPs that have to be >> correct. Those are usually preschool age students that still need to be test. Somebody that was consented for testing in June that gets tested over the summer to have an IE before the the fall. >> Yes. Correct. >> And not everybody on here is going to be getting ours. It's kind of just that's the list you're building. >> Correct. So these are the speech therapists um the OT, the PT that are willing to do an evaluation if we have one. Whether or not they'll be able to, it will depend on their availability. And then the case managers that you see, those are the only case managers that that agreed to summer work. What that looks like is different.
067I know one person, she's got a busy, she said, we'll go around her her kids, you know, somebody else might be willing to work and pick up a couple more days. And we talked in in a committee in the spring about trying to get coverage during extended school year so that if parents call, we know we have kind of a schedule set of when people are working because in the past they were working some of that from home. They will be in the in the buildings. >> Thank you. >> Any other questions? Um yeah, I have one. Um Dan number 47 um educational technology committee. I for Could you tell me what this committee is going to be working on this summer? >> We have a number of projects. uh you know they're going to
068be a resource for vetting um the process for our new website. Looking at our old old website, taking a piece of you know taking what's on our existing website, what's worth saving, what's worth um you know putting onto our new our new platform. So website is a big part of what they're doing. Um we were bringing back digital citizenship night next year in the spring. This is the group that runs that event. So there's going to be some planning in terms of uh digital citizenship night. There's going to be some discussion again and possibly planning hope at least a schedule to come out of um the the renewal of our after hours program after hours academy we call it. Aha you know get the acrony um it's teachers providing professional development for teachers. So we've
069had that process um for many years. In the past it was run by Laura Oaks who is uh retired and moved on. Um but she although she organized it um we had many staff members who participated in teaching these after hoursmies and not just members of the educational technology committee. The etc just helped organize it and that's what we're going to bring back. So that we would reach out to if we wanted to talk about tier one RTI, we would find a professional in the district who was, you know, has taken courses, maybe came from another district and has that skill set and maybe they can run an after school club and teachers part, you know, volunteer to, you know, to to be part not after school club, after school professional development session. So that
070that's the big three is the digital cision night uh website review um after hours academy and there's also a piece if there's time everything I've just named I mean they're getting approved for 10 hours it's probably has probably 16 hours worth of work I already said um we're also looking at our designation as a common sense school district which is granted through common sense.org board and that is the that is the organization who provides our digital citizenship curriculum and we have been designated in the past. It's just one again one of those things in the in the pandemic we didn't renew it kind of like our um school of character process. So we're looking to be once again named the common sense school district for our work in visual census. Those are the >> awesome
071thank you. I have one added suggestion. Um, it's my understanding that students in I don't know what's happening at elementary school in this situation, but students grade like 6 through 12, if they're a discipline of like an inschool suspension, it's probably always been this way that their work sent down, whatever, but there's not a lot to do right now. Um, and so I know other districts have looked into online character ed programs like some there's one called base. There's some other ones and they go with the discipline and the you know if there's a fight then the kids have to do a 20 minute base program during their day and in school suspension. I don't know what it costs. I don't know what it but it is another like something just to look into I
072wanted to mention. >> So that that goes along with uh I don't know if I mentioned it at community the other night uh Dr. Okay, we've talked about the restorative justice process. >> Um, that I think fits along with that. >> Yes, it does. >> Right. So, that's something we've talked about. Uh, I don't know if it's something that we had tech committee will be working on. That that is something that we are already planning to talk about at our administrative retreat >> um in mid July. Every every summer, the administrative team gets together. We talk about the next year. You know, I mentioned that calendar is one of our big goals with that group, but we have a you know, pretty elaborate process. So restorative justice is part of uh um part of that
073discussion, but I I will bring that up. >> Sorry, I think I only have two things left. Barbara, were you able to find a >> Yes, it's in the contract. >> Thank you. And my last thing is that if I could do cartwheels, I would, but I'll save us. Uh number 69 makes me very happy to say that this district is going to have one designated anti-bullying specialist in each building. And I'd like to say thank you. And you know, I'm very pleased to be moving in all good directions every day, all day, and not um it's nice to have an administration that's not going to stay status quo and continue to improve in areas where whatever and anything and you know that we need improvement. So, thank you. >> I'm done. Sorry. >> Is
074there Yeah. Is there is there is there anybody is there anything else under educ under personnel? Does anybody have anything else? >> Okay. U roll call Barbara and reiterate what's not there. >> Okay. It's uh 1 to >> 1 to 43 >> 23 right >> 1 to 23 and 43 to 83. So, do we have we had a second on that? All right. Go ahead. >> Mr. Garino. >> Yes. >> Mrs. O'Brien. >> Abstain for number 70. >> Yes. To the rest. >> Mrs. Stevenson. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Lockwood. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Romeo. Abstain from 44 and yes to everything else. Mrs. Stwire. >> No on number 10. Yes to everything else. >> Mr. Stillman. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Van Dyke. >> Uh, I abstain on 50, 71, and 78. And yes to everything
075else. Operations and finance. >> I'd like to move uh 1 through 49. Second >> discussion. >> Can um I'd like to request to um table number 49 till after executive session. >> Okay. We need a second. Is that okay? Although we would more refer the table aing of 49. >> Um, Mrs. Dwer, >> yes. >> Mr. Greeno, >> yes. >> Mrs. Lockwood, >> yes. >> Mrs. O'Brien, >> yes. >> Mrs. Romeo, >> yes. >> Mrs. Stevenson, >> yes. >> Mr. Stillman, >> yes. >> Mrs. Van Dyke, >> yes. >> Okay, so now it's 1 through 48. Any discussion under the the items on operation requirements? If not, roll call. >> Mr. Stillman, >> yes. >> Mrs. Stevenson, >> yes. >> Mrs. Lockwood, >> yes. >> Mrs. Dwer, >> yes. >> Mr. Gino, >> yes. >>
076Mrs. O'Brien, >> yes. >> Mrs. Romeo, >> yes. >> Mrs. Van Djk, >> yes. >> I'd like to move number 50. Second. >> Any discussion? Roll call. >> Mr. Stillman. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Stevenson. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Lockwood. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Dwire. >> Yes. >> Mr. Gino. >> Abstain. >> Mrs. O'Brien. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Romeo. >> Abstain. >> Mrs. Van Djk. >> Abstain. like to move 51253. >> Second discussion local >> Mr. Stillman. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Stevenson, >> yes. >> Mr. Gino, >> yes. >> Mrs. O'Brien, >> yes. >> Mrs. Lockwood, >> yes. >> Mrs. Dwire, >> yes. >> Mrs. Romeo, >> yes. >> Mrs. Van Djk, >> yes. >> Uh, committees, parks and recreation. Mr. Conlin's not here. No one else has been at the park safety. There have been
077no meetings. Superintendent round table. Mrs. Robert. >> So these are from uh the May 26 meeting written by Kelly Stenciano. President, there was a question about the restructuring committees. Uh what the timeline was. Um said that um we're hoping to present an interim report to the board of ed in September and then final report with recommendations in November December 2022. um question about how the parties for the committee were chosen. And he stated that everyone um that um you know was chosen to participate that put their name in and anybody that wanted to come on late, all they had to do was reach out by email. There was a question about standardized testing um with the testing coordinator with the 504s. Um, so some staff members leading test groups of holders with testing tickets that
078list accommodations for students. So there wasn't some some of the accommodations weren't um in place for the state testing. Um, and I know that um, it was clarified that it was an error and there would they could either, it's not written in here, but I guess I'll just state that what was said was that um, they could opt out at the test not validated or retake the test. Um, there was a question about loss of funding. um and um a website was um given so that um people could go in and look it up. A Chromebook collection followup. Um I know that all the principles have reached out to all the schools to say whether you're returning them or not. So I won't go into that one in great detail. Uh PCTI numbers came up
079again and then kindergarten registrations. >> Thank you. The state county school board Um, I have nothing nothing at this time. >> New Jersey school board, >> nothing until probably September. We have our workshop in October. Okay. >> Um, so there'll be more information coming >> uh legislative. >> Okay. On June 9th, several committees convened in advance various measures affecting New Jersey school districts. um mental health assistance pilot program A660 would establish a 4-year pilot program in which up to 15 school districts selected by the New Jersey Department of Education would establish a mental health assistance program engag in grades K through 12. Um, a district mental health assistance program would be designed to identify issues affecting student mental health and the possible uh impact of those issues on academic performance and to provide interventions for
080and referral services in a confidential setting to help students who may be experiencing mental health difficulties. Um, the bill is now headed to the Assembly Appropriations Committee for further consideration. Um modifying definition of HIV A1841 would amend the definition of harassment, intimidation or bullying under the anti-bullying bill rights act. Specifically, the bill would add action and behavior to the list of motivations of an incident that may be present in order for the instant to be to qualify as a HIPP. Currently, that list of qualifying motivation reads, quote, "Any actual perceived characteristics such as race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or a mental, physical, or sensory disability, or by any other distinguishing characteristics. The New Jersey Schoolboard Association expressed concerns regarding the opportune time and potential burden of this
081change. To change the definition at this time could cause confusion and hinders uh and hinder district's implementation of HIPP policy. This bill is now headed to the Assembly Judiciary Committee for further consideration. School threat assessment team A475 A320 3229 would require each school district to develop a policy for establishing a threat assessment team at each school. The purpose of the team would help to ensure a safe and secure school environment by assisting staff in identifying students who who pose a potential safety risk and preventing targeted violence in the district. uh it goes on to saying what they would like uh who would be involved in in this uh um group and the New Jersey School Board Association supports the bill and it's now headed to the assembly for floor for further consideration. Um there's a
082whole there's about one two three there's three bills going through the um state about bus drivers and buses in general. Um expanded testing for school bus drivers A3564 would authorize school districts to administer certain motor vehicle services at the school facilities to assist individuals would become school bus drivers and those listening to what what those um um services would be. Um New Jersey School Board Association does support the bill and it's it's heading to the assembly floor for further consideration. Emma's law S57 um would require any school bus that transports students with special needs to be equipped with interior cameras and global positioning systems. New Jersey School Board Association expressed concerns that the legislation would oppose a financial burden on the school districts and it does not include a state appropriation or funding mechanism to
083offset those potential significant costs. Um, right now the bill is referred to the state budget appropriations committee for consideration of its financial impact. Extending service life to a school bus or to school buses S2593 would extend for the 2223 school year only the statutory permitted service of of school buses by one year. Um, this bill would allow the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission in cons in consultation with New Jersey uh Department of Education to allow an additional year of service for any school using uh any school bus used in the prior year that would otherwise be retired. And then finally, the um non CDL drivers for small school buses S1682 would permit the holder of a val valid non-commercial driver license upon completion of certain required training to operate a type S school bus to
084transport students to and from school and related activities. and uh New Jersey School Board Association supports this leg legislation and the bill now heads to the Senate floor. >> So it sounds like some of those bills some of those bills are they're going to help with CDL's at the >> might be a good thing. Right. >> Right. That's why there there was about 25 things going >> bees. >> Oh, >> there was about 25 bills on on on the uh you know >> on the floor and I'm like okay I I can't I I even condensed three pages into what I read to you. So >> I'm sure everybody's having the same issues with buses as >> right trying to get creative how you can get more people. And that concludes my report. Um, technology.
085>> Well, so Dan talked about some of the stuff that was going on with technology. Other than that, we didn't have a meeting because there were some conflicts with regard to meeting last Friday, but most of us could be. So, take over next month. >> Is the web master job description going to go through there? Looks like we have it on the agenda for our next ed tech committee meeting. >> Are we looking to shared services with the township for >> when we get to the next >> That's a good That's perfect. That's a good segue into the >> We did talk >> with the township board of educator joint committee met >> um first Friday of this past of this month >> the second I think it was I think >> and we did
086talk about shared service I think for the township they didn't really feel like they there was a need for them to do that because they don't need to update things nearly as much as we do. Right. >> So did I get that right? >> Yep. You got it right. >> But we did, you know, I think it is something that maybe we talked to other there's a possibility to talk to other school districts too where maybe there's >> I I think that was something that we talked about in committee and that Dr. Ammon is going to maybe reach out to some of the >> I reached out to also Northern Region as services commission. They provide uh website services, a lot of a lot of services. So we have a meeting set up for next
087week. >> Excellent. um the township board of uh uh board meeting. Terry. >> Yeah. Um Ray Ray touched on the um discussion that we had about sharing some ser sharing a web master. Um there was a discussion about Kilgallon again and there was also a discussion about um our favorite topic Hillrest. Um you know the discussions keep going on and on. uh they're concerned about the tax base and and what's happening and and I guess we all are. So that's it. But the uh biggest thing was the the website and the kill gallon field. So that's all I know. Oh, in case anybody's interested, the old paintball place that was A&W, Wawa put in a permit for that property. Oh, so we might get a Waw Wa. It's an ideal spot actually. >> Discussion. Alliance
088met on Monday, June 13th. The discussion included a national night made night out which will take place Tuesday, August 2nd. Sure to be a big success as um Scots Run was a successful event for the municipal alliance. Heroes and Cool Kids was also another successful event that the alliance um helped to coordinate. The alliance is looking into the tips tips or training for intervention procedures for local ser for our local servers and sellers of alcohol. There is an upcoming wellness fair with details still being worked out. The alliance has been working with Mr. Novak and connecting our school district with the United for Prevention in Pake County for programs, services, and materials for our district. Some of the students from the Heroes and Cool Kids in addition to other West Milford students participated in the
0892022 Pake County Spring Teen Summit public service announcement about mental health which we saw tonight. They placed fourth and received a $500 scholarship. From an email from Mr. Donald, the students will be deciding as a group how to spend the money to promote social and emotional learning at the high school. We are leaning towards purchasing flexible seating for both the health room and driver education room at the high school since every student will use one or both rooms throughout their high school careers. The alliance is deciding on summer meetings but will continue continuously receive reports over the summer from their very wellcommunicating director. >> We're happy to have the new director on board. myself >> special uh education parent advisory group. >> I heard people say thank you >> right now. >> So these are
090the meeting notes uh provided by Caitlyn Babcock from the May 24th uh meeting. Uh the meeting began with Dr. Mcuade thanking Nina Pierol also in attendance for her dedication to our students. Dr. McQuade reviewed the important role of special services leadership and the impact on students with special needs, excuse me, in our school community. A review of goals and procedures of CPAC were given from the state website and guidelines were discussed. Specifically, it was emphasized to direct parents to appropriate personnel when individual concerns arise. The specialized committees for restructuring were also reviewed with an emphasis on the committee regarding special services and next steps regarding this process. Concerns regarding staffing for ESY and the upcoming school year were addressed and discussed. Dr. Mcuade stated that crisis support and BCBA staffing would be outsourced this summer
091through an agency. To continue the meeting, items from the CPAC were addressed to Dr. Mcuade. These items included transitions to middle school, curriculum questions, clubs, band opportunities, transportation, and changes in flyers coming home to parents. A question was raised about the ESSA grant and how this is being utilized in the summer. Special education students can be a part of those programs and support will be provided as needed. Dr. McUade will continue to work on seeing if it is possible to hold an SEAL type camp or student focused retreat in August. The timelines for IEP signatures were clarified based on current procedures. A question was raised about test and accommodations. Accommodations for students with color blindness were discussed. Further guidance is being looked into on this subject and is being addressed through SRT, the superintendent round
092table. Dates for the next year's CPAC meeting will be discussed during the summer and presented when available. Have a great summer. >> Thank you. >> Old business. >> Anybody? >> I love you. >> No, I just looking in the right direction. That's all. >> I asked for question. >> If if there isn't anything for old business, I need a motion to >> see none. I'd like to close all business. Second. >> All those in favor? I >> I >> new business >> nothing close. >> No, I'll make a motion to close the business. >> I'll second it. >> All those in favor? >> Okay. Public comment. This portion of the meeting is open to members of the public having a legitimate interest in the actions of the board for the purpose of addressing any subject
093matter pertinent to and or directly related to the operations of the West Milford School District. Members of the public who have requested to speak prior to the meeting will be recognized by the chair first. Each speaker will be given five minutes for a period of 30 minutes and then time permitting. Other comments limited to five minutes per speaker will be allowed until the 30 minute time period transpires. All speakers are asked to sign the register provided and give their full name, spell their last name, group affiliation if appropriate, and provide their address. Issues raised by members of the public may or may not be responded to by the board. All comments will be considered and a response will be forthcoming if and when appropriate. The board asked that members of the public be courteous and
094respectful of the rights of other individuals when speaking. Specifically, comments regarding students and employees of the board are discouraged and the board and the administration will not respond to them. Students and employees have specific legal rights afforded to them by the laws of New Jersey. The board is not responsible and is not liable for any comments made by members of the public. Members of the public should consider their comments in the light of the legal rights of those affected or identified in their comments. Members of the public are reminded that they are legally responsible and liable for their comments. Anyone wishing to speak under public comment? >> Seeing none other. >> All those in favor? I. >> Any opposed? Okay. Now we need a motion for executive session. Okay. Um, I just want to say
095we're going to take action, but we also I think I think we're going to need at least an hour, >> maybe an hour and a half just because >> well because we can come out sooner, but otherwise then we have to extend and there's a number of things that we have to go through tonight. >> So stay two hours. >> Okay. At 9:08, I move to go into executive purpose for executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel appointments, resignations, current litigation matters, special education matters, HIVs, negotiations, and matters of attorney client privilege. The executive minutes will not be released until such time as the privilege or confidentiality is no longer applicable. And we will return for action in two hours. >> Second. >> All those in favor? >> I the meeting back to order.
096>> And I guess we're going to go to you, Terry. I think you have to do um >> got everybody you >> Oh yes then J right >> Mrs. Romeo >> here >> Mrs. Stevenson >> here >> Mr. Stillman >> here >> Mrs. Dwire >> here >> Mrs. O'Brien >> here >> Mr. Greeno >> here >> Mrs. Laughwood >> here >> Mrs. Van Djk >> here >> I think I guess >> you know what we'll go personnel student affairs Mr. education. >> You want to do education? Do you want to do education? >> Okay. I'd like to move um the following recommendations by the superintendent to accept as unsubstantiated the following 2022 E6 as unsubstantiated and 2022 H11 as unsubstantiated. Second. >> Any discussion? Roll call. >> Mrs. Dwire, >> yes. >> Mrs. Stevenson, >>
097yes. >> Mr. Greeno, >> yes. >> Mrs. Lockwood, >> yes. >> Mrs. O'Brien, >> yes. >> Mr. Stillman, >> yes. >> Mrs. Romeo, >> yes. >> Mrs. Van Dyke, >> yes. >> I'd like to move items 24 through 42 under personnel and student affairs. >> Second. Discussion if not roll >> Mrs. Dwer >> no >> Mr. Gino >> yes >> Mrs. Lockwood >> yes >> Mrs. O'Brien >> yes >> Mrs. Romeo >> can you come back to me >> Mrs. Stevenson. >> I'm going to be specific in my my vote by number. Um, I'm going to go by number. 24 is a yes. 25 is a no. 26 is a no. 27 is a no. 28 is a yes. 29 is a yes. 30 is a no. 31 is a yes. 32 is a no.
09833 is a yes. 34 is a yes. 35 is a no. 36 is a no. 37 is a yes. 38 is a yes. 39 is a no. I think I did that wrong. 38 is a no. 39 is a yes. 40 is a yes. 41 is a yes. 42 is yes. May I discuss my reasoning for not allow? >> Go ahead. I feel very strongly that the people who are non-tenured deserve to work next year. Um I feel strongly that when we have a reconstruct constructuring happening, the possibility of a closing of a school, I cannot give raises out. And I I'm sorry. I just can't for my community, for the children that are here. I can't say that we can close a school and give raises. Um, and that's all I have to say
099about that. >> Mr. Stillman, >> yes. >> Mrs. Van Dyk. >> Okay. Uh, yes. On everything except 35 and 36, I abstain on this. Hey, Mr. Romeo. >> Um, yes. >> Yes. On everything. >> Yep. >> Thank you very much. >> There 49. Yes. I want to uh move number 49 in operation. >> Second. >> Any discussion? >> Roll call, please. >> Mrs. Dwer, >> yes. >> Mr. Greeno, >> yes. >> Mrs. Lockwood, >> yes. >> Mrs. O'Brien, >> yes. >> Mrs. Romeo, >> yes. Mrs. Stevenson, >> yes. >> Mr. Stillman, >> yes. >> Mrs. Van Dyke, >> yes. >> 10:30 p.m. I'd like to make a motion to adjourn. Second. >> All those in favor? I >> Good evening.