001Wednesday, August 27th, 2025. Public notice of this meeting was given to all board members and associates in a notice dated January 9th, 2025. Adequate and electronic notice of this public meeting has been provided specifying the time, place, and manner in which this meeting is being conducted. It was advertised in the Courier Post, posted in all schools, the administration office, the municipal building, the library, Bud Dubal Center, Edwood Acres, Elmtown, and the Winslow Township Post Offices. Her mission statement. The mission of the Winslow Township School District, a large, diverse, and growing community, is to educate all students to become independent, lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and caring and confident members of their community. district in partnership with the community and in a climate of cooperation and mutual respect will provide an academic environment which values excellence and
002diversity encourages students to strive for personal excellence and assist them in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to contribute positively to a rapidly changing world. Roll call, please. >> Mr. Clark, >> here. >> Miss Dreen, >> here. >> Present. >> Martin. >> Mr. McManis, >> Miss Peterson, >> present, >> Miss Pittz, >> present, >> Mr. Thomas, >> present, >> and Mr. Shaw, >> present. >> Have a quorum. >> Can we also please stand for the pledge of allegiance? 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. >> Ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to take this time just to recognize some of our dignitaries that are in the room tonight. First and foremost,
003our lovely Mayor Marie Lawrence from Winslow Township is here. [Applause] Dr. Lavell Pew Facet, President Camden County Community College is here and former Camden County Executive Superintendent. Miss Lorraine Moore, former director of human resources is here. [Applause] >> George Bethl, commander of FBFW Post 303. Brandon Glickas, Ward One Township Committee is here. [Applause] Darius People, Ward 2 Township Committee will be here. Our beloved Ray Watkins War II Township Committee is here. Our favorite Winslow Fire Commissioner Anthony Surelli is here. [Applause] Miss Angela Tuit, former school board member, is here. And Mr. Anthony Ascu, former school board member, is here. Also, Mr. Robert Sha Chester, former school board member, is present as well. Mr. Carlos Vasos, former school board member, extends his heartfelt, warm wishes to Dr. Caramo. We also like to recognize coach Russell Bates
004and his wife Carolyn Bates and as former committee woman and the honore of our track naming for the Winslow athletic track, Russell Bates. And Carolyn Bates is here. Mrs. Carolyn Carter, former member of the Citizens Arise Committee is here. Reverend Daniel Spencer, St. Matthews Pap Baptist Church is here and the members and all the members of Omega 55 Kappa Kappa is here. Mr. Cleveland boat is also here. I also see Chief Don Lemons is also here. Former board member Rebecca Neves is also here. And I do believe I see Miss McClendon, former board member, is here too. Let's give a round of applause for everybody that's in participation. >> Thank you. >> You're welcome. Thank you everybody for being here today. >> Mr. Clark, >> 2024 2025 district goals. Number one, student achievement. Continue to
005implement best practices for delivering instruction to students. This shall include conduct weekly administrative walkthroughs to monitor teaching and learning. Consistently review student assessment data to guide and redirect teaching. Continue to provide supplemental activities, for example, tutoring enrichment periods to address student deficiencies. Benchmark assessment for 9th grade math and language arts. Number two, create a safe and positive learning environment for students and staff. Strictly enforce the district student code of conduct. Focus on upper elementary school students to modify student behavior in the early grades. Reinforce positive behavior in a specific and genuine way. Approach discipline with care, respect, and the desire to see the good in all students. Number three, increase parent, caregiver, and community engagement in education. Provide opportunities for two-way communication with district stakeholders. Continue with communications consortium. Focus on refining our communication methods
006and messages to better market our schools. continue with our public relations with the community. >> Thank you, Mr. Clark. Um, we move on to awards and presentations. >> Mr. President, we do have one. >> Okay, >> Miss Pips. coming freshman. and as an incoming freshman uh is certainly interested coming a part of national I'm sorry forgive me I have a cold and as an incoming freshman certainly um she is um ambitious and she wants to be able to earn enough community service time because as those of us who have had children and we feel that being able to demonstrate that you've done community service is important in order to be accepted. So, at the last meeting, and kudos out to parents, at the last meeting, Janna's parents said, "Gee, um I understand it's a family
007day. Is it possible that she can earn some community service?" Absolutely. Well, here we go. Giana, incoming freshman, came Saturday at 12:00 noon and didn't leave until 5. So, she certainly absolutely did her part with regards to community service. And to that end, we would like to thank her. We thought it would be appropriate because she will need this certainly to present Giana with this lovely certificate and And it's a certificate of appreciation. And it reads that this certificate of appreciation is proudly presented to Giana Gilliam for eight hours of volunteer services rendered to the Winsow Township Board of Education on August 23rd, 2025 at the Winsow Township Family Day, August 25th, 2025. and is signed by Mr. John Shaw, president, Mr. Joe Thomas, vice president, and myself, Cheryl Pittz, member. Congratulations, Gian. [Applause] Congratulations,
008>> Dr. Caro. >> Okay. [Laughter] Can you hand surprised As we all know in this uh in this room, this is Dr. Caramo's last board meeting before she officially retires and she's she's been with us for a while and done a lot of great work for Winslow Township. So on behalf of the Winslow Township Board of Education, we have a proclamation for Dr. Darthy N. Caramo. So I'm going to read it. Give me a give me about an hour because it's a long one. Thank you, Miss Peterson. Whereas Dr. Darth Nan Caramo has dedicated 52 years to the field of education serving as the assistant superintendent of Winslow Township public schools for 16 of those years from 2009 to 2025. Assistant superintendent of public personnel services Pattern New Jersey from 2006 to 2008. Assistant superintendent
009of curriculum instruction and testing township from 2002 to 2006. Director of curriculum, Redbank Burough Public Schools from 2001 to 2002. Principal and super supervisor of curriculum and instruction Redbank Burough Public Schools from 1997 to 2001. Supervisor of instruction Meridian Academy at Coltsneck from 1991 to 1997 and 19 years of teaching experience. Her unwavering dedication to the field of education is a source of inspiration for all. And whereas Dr. Dr. Caramo's academic journey is a testament to her unwavering dedication to education. She has earned a bachelor of science degree in elementary education with a minor in reading, a master's of arts degree in special education, a master of arts degree in developmental education, and a doctor of education. Her academic achievements stand as a beacon of her lifelong commitment to the field of education, inspiring all
010who have the privilege of working with her. And whereas Dr. Caramo, a transformational leader of an unparalleled influence, possesses certifications as a school administrator, principal, supervisor, teacher of the handicapped, and elementary K through 8. Her kaleidoscope educational background spans from her classroom to the superintendent's office. Her formal training and the myriad of responsibilities that span her professional career empower her to lead a school district when called upon to do so. Make her making her the quintessential transformational leader. Her influence has left an indelible mark on the field of education inspiring others to follow in her footsteps and whereas under the visionary leadership of Dr. Caramo Winsow Township schools have experienced a profound transformation. Her student centered approach has led the in implementation of the district's first ever curriculum aligned to New Jersey learning standards and
011national core standards. Her efforts have also enhanced techn technology resources, coordinated new textbook adoptions, implemented numerous supplemental programs. Her every de every student everyday initiative has significantly improved student engagement and academic performance. Her development and implementation of procedural manuals have streamlined operations and enhanced student support, leaving an indelible mark on the school district. We are proud to recognize her leadership and innovations. And under Dr. Caramo's leadership, schools have been embraced student centered approach that aligns with the district learning objectives and outcomes. The approach prioritizes a challenging academic and co-curricular environment that recognizes students as diverse individuals expected to achieve a proficient distinguished le levels fostering a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement that embraces STEM learning from preK through 12. emphasize emphasis or on a holistic interdisciplinary method where students explore real world problems
012by drawing connections between those five areas science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. These approaches fosters critical thinking, creativity, problem solving skills. And now therefore it be resolved that Winslow Township Board of Education hereby accepts the retirement of Dorothy Caramo, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, testing and instruction for and for supporting the superintendent in the efficient and effective operation of the school district with a focus on improving student achievement and ensuring a positive learning environment. Dr. Caramo's dedication to creating a safe and nurturing environment for our students has been instrumental in acade in their academic and personal growth. Winslow Township Board of Education does hereby recognize and honor Darthy Dr. Darthy Caramo for her years of impactful educational service particularly at the Winsslow Township School District. Be it further resolved, the school board president and business administrator,
013board secretary convey with heartfelt appreciation the board's commendation for exemplary performance and dedication as an educational leader to Winslow Township School District and the Winslow Township School Board Camden County hereby salutes the impact of Dr. Dorothy Carl as a strategic planner, crisis and change management expert, datadriven decision maker, and mission focused assistant superintendent leader upon her retirement from the district. This board incorporates this proclamation into the board's minutes, and a copy will be presented by the board president, Mr. Don Mshaw, Jr. to Darthy, Dr. Darthy Caramo. This proclamation is some humbly submitted by the Winslow Township School Board, Camden County, New Jersey on the 27th day of August, 2025. I just want everybody to know that Dr. Car out for us these last couple months and kept up really going to be >> I can
014figure out what to get you. [Laughter] >> I have two hands. Um, I would like to uh publicly thank the board um for the opportunity to um work in Winslow. So, out of my entire career, I believe this has been the most rewarding and it has been the longest place that I've stayed. We were military families, so we moved around quite a bit and that afforded me some great experiences and opportunities and things that I learned along the way. I was able to bring here and hopefully make a difference in the education of the children here. So, I personally thank you very very much. And I'm not really good at this. I'm a behind-the-scenes person. I'm always the one preparing for someone else. But it seems that I have been caught off guard a couple
015of times. But I want you to know that I truly truly appreciate the recognition and the opportunity. Miss Tu, thank you so much. I wondered why. I looked out in the audience and I saw people that I knew. I saw Mr. and Mrs. Moore and I said to her, I hadn't seen her in a while. And then I saw some of my sorority sisters in red and um so now I know why they're here. But thank you everyone for coming and I will miss Winslow. Um but I will forever be a part of Winslow. Thank you very much. Mayor Lawrence. That's good evening. everyone and I'm going to ask Dr. Cockamo to please come back up to the podium and I promise you my proclamation will not be like it was great. >> Good evening.
016First off, congratulations. >> Thank you. >> And on behalf of myself and the governing body members, I have a proclamation to present to you. But we do have a couple of governing body members. We have committeeman Ray Watkins from W three. Please stand. Uh committee woman Evelyn Leverick from W two and committeeman Clickus from Ward One. Please stand as I read this proclamation. Whereas Dr. Darthy Caramo is being recognized today for her dedication to the Winsslow Township School District and her career serving our youth within the Winsow Township community and beyond. And whereas Dr. Dy Kakamo has faithfully served Winsow Township School District with distinction and dedication as assistant superintendent of schools. And whereas Dr. Kamo after years of dedicated service will now retire to begin a new chapter of life leaving behind a legacy
017of excellence and inspiration, extraordinary visionary skills, and we wish her much happiness in her retirement. Now therefore, I urge all citizens to recognize Dr. Kakamo and her many accomplishments as she begins her welldeserved retirement. Marie D. Lawrence, Mayor, Township of Winsow, dated August 27th, 2025. Okay. And I do apologize because I do have to leave. We have another event going on at the township, our final painting in the park. So, enjoy the rest of the evening. >> Thank you, sir. Excuse me, mayor, if I could just before you leave, in the event that there are some of us here who may not see you again, uh the mayor uh on Friday will celebrate her birthday. And so I thought that uh that would be nice >> since she's here for us to just sing >>
018just uh just come ahead and sing happy birthday to the mayor. [Laughter] Happy early birthday, Mayor. Moving on to correspondences. >> Mr. President, we have no correspondence. All right. And I have a motion to approve the following meeting minutes of the regular meeting of August 13, 2025 open and close session. >> Peterson move for approval of the minutes from August the 13th, 2025 open and close session. Any questions? All right. Roll call, please. >> Clark, >> yes. >> Miss Dredden, >> yes. >> Martinis, >> Miss Peterson, >> yes. >> Miss Pittz, >> yes. >> Mr. Thomas, >> yes. >> And Mr. Shaw, >> yes. >> Motion has carried. >> Moving on to board committee reports. Mr. Thomas, anything from the athletic committee? >> Mr. President, I do have something from the athletic committee. I mean,
019we had a such a a great year last year. I want to thank the committee members, Miss Wanda Glaude and you, uh, Mr. President John Shaw, for being great committee members of this uh, illustrous committee. And so many times we talk about athletics because athletics are the dynamic dimension that we that we grow accustomed to, but we never talk about the academics that go along with the athletics. And I just have a report from last year's because you know we had six different type of state championship uh athletic pursuant. So I just want to give you some GPA of them following teams. Our our our boys basketball team as a whole had a 3.0 GPA. Our state championship football team had a 3P 3.0 GPA. Our boys indoor track team had a 3.5 GPA. Our
020girls basketball had a 3.3 GPA. And our girls outdoor track had a GPA of 3.7. And our girls indoor track team had a GPA of 3.9, giving a cumulative 3.4 four GPA average for our athletic state championship field. And I just wanted the community to know that a academics matter in athletics as well. Thank you. >> I'd like to add on to the athletic um committee. Um we have the meeting with um the game tomorrow night at Ocean City or Ocean County with the IMG against um Winslow Township High School football team. Um for all of you all who want to go. If you don't know how to buy your tickets, you can contact me and I'll give you the link to buy your tickets, but please come out and support our Winsow Township High
021School football team tomorrow. This is going to put Winsow Township on a widespread map across the United States because we're playing against some of the elite football players in the United States tomorrow. Thank you. Thank you, Miss Clark. Miss Martin, the citizen as a citizens advisory committee. CF notes. >> Can I can I just make a real quick statement to you, Miss Neves? Um because I ju you just sent it out. Um you can read it, but we're not going to make any recommendations today. Um because uh recommendations, if you could please at least give us 48 hours notice of the recommendations. That way it gives gives us a little bit of time to go through them with the superintendent. That way we can have time be able to get some uh answers for the
022recommendations. Thank you. Okay, that's better. Uh, thank you members of the board. Uh, so we're about a month behind. So these are actually the report that you have is our July. So for August and September, I will read one report at each board meeting. Um, so for July, we met via Zoom. Uh, topics that we discussed were the recent graduation ceremony. Uh we received a lot of positive feedback from the community in regards to crowd control and accessibility improvements. Um there was a respectful tribute for the deceased student allowing the mother to receive the diploma. So the community definitely appreciated that as well. Um just some updates on our previous recommendations which you said you would um for the the next board meeting. The academic and arts hall of fame proposal sent to the policy
023committee. um the principles agreeing to publicize the HSA events on their website and in social media and out to the community as well. Um we also discussed the uh track field naming decision. Um we also discussed literacy and tutoring initiatives. Um the discussion regarding the effectiveness of the I Ready program and its imple implementation challenges. Uh proposal to ut utilize before and after school care time for targeted tutoring. the suggestion to involve college students for observation hours in tutoring program and the recommendation to explore reading assist programs in Delaware. Now, those aren't um recommendations, just things that we discuss. Um there were some special education and behavioral concerns. Uh issues with timely classification of students needing special education services. uh discussion on the liability and safety concerns with unclassified students exhibiting severe behavioral problems and
024the suggestion to consider child neglect angle if parents refuse evaluation and services. Um we also discussed communication improvements, a proposal to use text messaging for parent communications and discussion on improving awareness of available tutoring services. Uh the formal recommendations that came out of that meeting there were four. Um, one, the we recommend that the policy committee revisit the volunteer policy as community members and parents can help to bridge the gap between shortages, improve stakeholder engagement, and enrich student achievement. Uh, note, we allow community volunteers for sports. Why not other activities? There is a policy in place to properly background check and vet volunteers. We just need it to be enforced. Uh, the second recommendation was requesting a status report on the tutoring program effectiveness and participation. Uh three, follow up on any policy committee exploring
025the academic and arts hall of fame as previously mentioned. And number four, follow up in regards to when the technology audit will be completed and how results will be dispersed to the community and action taken on its recommendations. Thank you. >> Thank you, >> M. Martin. Anything from the education committee? Mr. McMahon is the marketing committee. >> Observation. the number of folks in attendance from uh the town. It seemed a little bit lighter than normal, but that might have just been because of vacation. Um but still well attended. Uh parking seemed to be a little bit difficult uh o over there, but however, there was still a good turnout. I would like again to personally thank operations for the timely delivery and retrieval of the board property that included tables, chairs, canopy, banners, etc. And
026I would also personally like to thank Miss Dreaden, Miss Pittz, and one Miss Jen Mcbanis for donating some things that we were able to pass out to the community. Um, personally, I'm amazed Miss Miss Pitts and Miss Dreaden are they come through in the clutch in that regard all the time. So, thank you for that. Uh, the last board meeting, it was erroneously reported that our that this committee meeting would next meet on October 23rd. Uh that was an error. Uh next meeting is September 3rd, 2025. Time and location to be determined. >> And don't forget >> volunteer. >> Yes. Incoming freshman. Very exciting. And with a and service with a smile, if I might add, Mr. President, thank you everybody out in Volunteer Family Day. >> Moving on to operations. >> No minutes at
027this time, Mr. President. >> Thank you very much, Mr. Treton. Um, policy committee. >> Mr. president of the policy committee met um today prior to our meeting at 6:00 and we reviewed and went over uh briefly u at least four policies. Policy number 0143 board member election and appointment, policy number 162, administrative employment contracts, policy number 2422 statutory curricular requirements, and policy number 5339.01, 01, excuse me, student sun protection. In addition to that, we did have a conversation, Mr. President, with regards to our Chromebooks as it relates to technology and as it also relates to protocol. Um the board the board the um policies that we uh discussed today, the board will receive them uh no later than um the next board meeting so that they can be on approved for first reading. And uh
028our next um policy committee meeting will be um will take place 6:00 before our meeting of September 24th. >> Thank you very much, Miss Pittz. >> Mr. Thomas, the two township uh committees. >> Yes. So coming out of the economic development, I just wanted to to notice u signify that the Winslow Township uh economic development continue to expand and grow with multiple housing complexes being built and being going forward. Um the much desired roundabout on Cichlville Road is now being installed that may cause some bus delays during the day over there on Cichlerville Road. Also something we need to pay attention to. There's a anor development that's coming to town that we need to pay close attention to could get uh affect our enrollment and in a positive or negative way. So we need to
029pay close attention to that. And the economic development uh committee is still pursuing quarterly meetings with the township so we can do some collaborative efforts going forward to make sure whatever development is done that our board of education is is in stock lock barrel and can provide the best education for our community as we move forward. Thank you. far as the planning board, I unfortunately missed the planning board meeting due to our special board of education meeting last Thursday. So, I don't have any updates on that and I do apologize on that. Um, but our next board meeting, I will do my and I just came back from vacation, so I will have an update on that at our next board meeting. Moving on to our superintendence report and I have a motion to approve
030our superintendence report as it's recommended for approval by the superintendent from the top of page three to the middle of page 8. >> Peterson move for approval of the superintendence report as recommended item A and B found on page 3 through 12. >> Second that >> it's 3 through eight so that the record's clear. Thank you. Um any questions? I just want to ask one question. Um and then make one remark. So on Oh, I didn't write down the on page six for the high school community days. I there's fall and spring community day. Winter sports doesn't have one. Okay. >> Only one. Okay. Okay. Um, and then I just want to give everybody a la on the board a last second chance to make sure they go over the on item number 23, the
0312526 district goals before we do the roll call to approve them. Can you speak louder on item number 23? Make sure you go take one more second to go over the 2526 district goals before we approve them. And I apologize. My my throat is a little horse. I'm not going to say why because I don't want >> I'll say why. >> Mr. Long might get upset. >> I'll say why. He was in He was in Queens last night at the Mets game >> cheering against the Phillies. >> Not against >> and texting me and harassing me as he was doing it. >> Scandalor give me a hard time. >> All right. So there's no more questions or comments. Roll call, please. >> Mr. Clark. >> Yes. Miss Dreen, >> yes. >> Miss Glaude, >> yes.
032>> Miss Martin, Mr. McManis. Miss Peterson, >> yes. >> Miss Pittz, >> yes. >> Mr. Thomas, >> yes. >> And Mr. Shaw, >> yes. >> The motion has carried. >> I just want to say thank you to everybody for all their hard work on the 2526 district goals. Dr. Caramo, thank you very much for helping us. Moving on to the business administrator board secretaries report. May I have a motion to approve the business administrator board secretaries report as it's recommended for approval by the business administrator board secretary? Peterson move for approval of the business administrator board secretaries report item A and B found on page 8 through 12 as recommended by the business administrator board secretary. I'll second that. Mannis, >> any questions? >> There are no questions. Roll call, please. >> Mr. Clark, >>
033yes. >> Miss Dreen, >> yes. >> Miss Claude, >> yes. >> Miss Martin. >> Mr. McManis? >> Yes. >> Miss Peterson? >> Yes. >> Miss Pitts? >> Yes. >> Mr. Thomas? >> Yes. >> And Mr. Shaw? >> Yes. >> Motion has carried. Moving on to the personnel report and I have a motion to approve the personnel report as it's recommended for approval by the superintendent from the middle of page 12 to the bottom of page 16. >> Peterson move for approval of the superintendent personnel report recommended by the superintendent item A 1 through 10 found on page 12 through 16. Um, second that approve the personnel report as a superintendent recommends. >> Any questions? >> Um, roll call, please. >> Mr. Clark, >> yes. >> Miss Drean, >> yes. >> Miss Glaude, >> yes. >>
034Miss Martin. >> Mr. McManis? >> Yes. >> Miss Peterson? >> Yes. >> Miss Pitts? >> Yes. >> Mr. Thomas? >> Yes. >> And Mr. Shaw? Yes. >> Motion has carried. >> Moving on to our addendum. Could everybody please take out your dendum and take a few minutes to look at it? I have a motion to approve the board secretaries report as it's recommended for approval by the business administrator board secretary from the top of page one to the middle of page two. Peterson move for approval of the board secretaries report as approved by the business administrative board secretaries recommendation item A one and two found on page one through two >> McManis second that any questions roll call please >> Mr. Clark, >> yes. >> Rean, >> yes. >> Lloyd, >> yes. >> Miss Martinis,
035>> yes. >> Miss Peterson, >> yes. >> Miss Pittz, >> yes. >> Mr. Thomas, >> yes. >> And Mr. Shaw, >> yes. >> The motion has carried. >> And I have a motion to approve the personnel report as it's recommended for approval by the superintendent from the middle of page two to the middle of page three. Peterson move for approval of the uh personnel report as recommended by the superintendent item A1 through 4 found on page two through uh the third page. >> I have a second. Second that. Any questions? Yes, I have a question for page um two item um Roman numeral 2 A1. Um for the two uh secretaries hired for the board of ed, are they replacements or are they new hires? Are they replacing um previous um secretaries or are there
036new hires added to the secretaries that we already have? One is a new SE. Well, they're replacements. >> They're replacements. All right. Any other questions? Um, roll call, please. >> Mr. Clark, >> yes. >> Green, >> yes. >> Miss Glaude, >> yes. >> Miss Martin. >> Mr. McManis? >> Yes. >> Miss Peterson? Yes, Miss Pittz. >> Yes, >> Mr. Thomas. >> Yes, >> and Mr. Shaw. >> Yes. >> Motion has carried. >> Moving on to the open public records act request. >> President, we no request time frame. >> Thank you, Miss Po. Moving on. informationational items. Okay. Um, moving on to old business. Any old business? Moving on to new business or is there any new business? >> Mr. Long, you're up. Moving on to public comments. Thank you, Mr. President. The Winslow Township Board
037of Education highly values the input of citizens and making important decisions that affect the children of our community. We believe in the rights of citizens to observe board meetings to ensure that all of our citizens have the opportunity to attend schoolboard meetings and offer comment and to ensure that the board can conduct the important business of we ask that speakers follow the guidelines for making public comments. The board secretary will recognize those individuals in the audience who wish to make comment. We'd ask that you kindly respect the following procedures. One, all members of the public attending schoolboard meetings must treat each other in the board with respect. Two, please state your full name and town of residents. Three, please limit your comments to four minutes. Four, in the event we're unable to answer your question,
038please provide your name, address, telephone number, and or email address where you can be contacted, and your questions will be answered within a reasonable time frame. Lastly, individuals offering citizen comment are not permitted to make personal attacks on any district employee, board member, other testifier, or member of the public. Thank you, sir. >> Miss Bole, do we have anybody that signed up for public comments? You got to open it up. >> Oh, I'm sorry. Can Can I have a motion to open public comments? I'm sorry. >> Peterson move for approval to open public comments. >> McMahon a second to open public comments. >> All in favor? >> I >> um do we have anybody signed up tonight? Miss >> Yes, we have Mr. Glenn vote. >> Good evening board members. How are you this evening?
039>> Wonderful evening. >> Good. It's good to see you all. I wanted to uh thank you for the exemplary job that you all are doing and glad to be here. Been a resident of Winslow Township most of my life actually since I was about 11 and I'm close to 60 now. So, it's been a minute and um certainly enjoyed being here. Uh I want to bring to the attention of the board um speaking on behalf of my wife Melissa F who is an employee of currently of Winssorow Township Board of Education and she enjoys uh working here. What I wanted to bring uh to the attention of the board is that um she's glad to be going to a new position that you all voted on and approved. So we're thankful for that. Uh one
040of the things I wanted to bring to the the board's attention is that according to NJ statute 18A uh section 17 uh2 uh once you have become a tenure uh employee which my wife uh joined about uh about seven years ago. So she was is a tenure employee according to the law uh that you cannot necessarily have a reduction in salary. And so my uh my idea or my question to bring to you to you all for consideration is to uh look at the salary which is a little bit less than what she's currently getting and I'm hoping that according to the law in keeping with the law that you would raise that to match uh match her current stat uh salary according to the statute. >> So if I can respond uh Mr. President
041um we're not going to discuss personnel items in an open public forum. That's not appropriate. >> Okay. I will just say that I'm very familiar with the issue. Uh Dan Long is also very familiar with the issue. Um we've spoken with Mr. Davis extensively about it. We're very comfortable with our legal research and the advice we provided to Mr. Davis upon which he agrees. So at this point in time, I would leave it at that. But the request is heard, sir. Thank you. >> Okay. Just for one other question. Um, so from my understanding, are you saying that you are keeping it as it's been? >> I'm we're not I'm not saying anything. >> Okay, got it. And I'm able to get a transcript of tonight's meeting. >> You can get minutes and it's video.
042It's uh you can get a video. Yeah, >> certainly. >> Fantastic. Once again, thank you all for doing exemplary job and uh we look forward to continuing the discussions and hope we can come to uh a fair agreement on this. Thank you. Mr. uh President, that concludes those that have signed up. >> Anybody online? >> Peterson move for approval to close public comments. >> Second. All in favor? I >> I >> um Mr. Long, executive session. >> Yes, sir. In accordance with the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, we'll be adjourning into executive session on August 27th, 2025 at about 7:50 p.m. Of the nine exceptions under the law on which we can enter into executive session, this will be item eight, matters involving employment and appointments, terms and conditions of employment. Uh, and
043this is relative to uh the position of interim superintendent. I also understand that we'll be adjourning and to discuss a matter uh a student matter which are by federal and state law considered confidential. That would be item number one, student matter discussion. Dr. Caramo has asked to be added. I would anticipate that we will be in that executive session approximately 45 minutes. >> Can I have a motion to move into executive session? >> Peterson move for approval to go into executive session. >> Second to move into executive session. >> Roll call, please. >> Mr. Clark. Yes, >> Miss Dreaden. >> Yes, >> Miss Glaude. >> Yes, >> Miss Martin. >> Mr. McManis. >> Yes, >> Miss Peterson. >> Yes, >> Miss Pittz. >> Yes, >> Mr. Thomas. >> Yes. >> And Mr. Shaw? >> Yes.
044>> Motion has carried. >> Three. Enough.