Public Meeting Agenda: May 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Work Session Meeting

1. NOTIFICATION OF MEETING
Welcome to a public meeting of the Alexandria Township Public Schools under the Open Public Meetings Act of 1975, also known as the “Sunshine Law.” The District hopes that you will find this meeting informative and instructive, and that citizens are afforded an opportunity to better understand and appreciate the District’s operation and functions.

Under the Sunshine Law, the District must provide notice of all open meetings to allow citizens to attend and observe the deliberations of the District. This meeting was properly advertised according to the Open Public Meeting Act (P.L. 1975:31) in the Star Ledger online on January 9, 2026, and NJ.com, to begin at 7:00 PM at the Alexandria Township School Media Center, 557 County Road 513, Pittstown, NJ.

2. ROLL CALL
Ann Marie Austin
Renee Bagley
Darren Dalley
Caterina Dobak
Eric Joseph
Marybeth Madlinger
Michael Small
Catherine Sutter
Doug Walker

3. FLAG SALUTE

4. PRESENTATIONS

5. BOARD PRESIDENT'S REPORT

6. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
District Update
HIB
Public Hearing on School Budget - 2026-2027 School Year

7. SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY'S REPORT

8. PUBLIC INPUT - (Agenda Items Only)

Description: The Alexandria Township Board of Education recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on school matters. Public participation at board meetings is intended to allow individuals of the public to address the Board on issues of public concern, and is not intended as a forum for extended conversation or two-way dialogue with the Board members and/or District officials. The Board has set aside a specific section of the agenda, titled Board Discussion of Public Comments, whereby the Board can discuss the public comment topics in open session.

Thus, the Board shall set aside two twenty-minute periods for public comment at each meeting. In order to permit the fair and orderly expression of such comments, public participation shall be governed by the following rules:

1. A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by announcing his/her name, place of residence, and group affiliation, if appropriate.
2. Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to 5 minutes in duration.
3. No participant may speak on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard.
4. All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer; no participant may address Board members individually.
5. An individual cannot give his/her time to another individual.

The Board President is responsible for maintaining a respectful environment during public participation, so that public comments can be heard and considered by the Board. The President, therefore, may interrupt or terminate any individual’s speaking privilege if the speaker’s comments are excessively loud, disruptive, obscene, or otherwise in violation of applicable law. Further, an individual may be cautioned that a personally directed statement may be slanderous or defaming and that the individual may be liable for his/her statement.

Examples of unacceptable behavior that will not be permitted include, but are not limited to: naming District employees and engaging in personal attacks, racial slurs, excessive loudness, calling out, yelling, generally disruptive behavior, attempting to disrupt the meeting or inciting others to do the same.

Any disregard for the rules of decorum stated above will not be tolerated and may subject the individual or group to removal from the meeting. If necessary, the board meeting will be adjourned temporarily or until the next scheduled meeting.

9. OLD BUSINESS

10. NEW BUSINESS
Board discussion of public comments

11. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Alexandria Township Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda as follows:

ROLL CALL VOTE:
Austin ____Bagley ____ Dalley ____ Dobak ____ Joseph ____ Madlinger ____ Small ____ Sutter ____ Walker ____

11.A. Finance

11.A.1) 2026-2027 School Budget
WHEREAS, the 2026-2027 Alexandria Township School Budget includes sufficient funds to implement the proposed planning process as described in this district’s Annual Report pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:7A -11 and

WHEREAS sufficient funds will be available to provide curriculum and instruction which will enable all students to achieve the Core Curriculum Content Standards;

WHEREAS, the 2026-2027 school budget is in compliance with the requirements set forth in N.J.S.A. 18A and N.J.A.C. Title 6 and 6A;

WHEREAS, the budget was approved by the Hunterdon County Executive Superintendent;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Alexandria Township Board of Education adopts the 2026-2027 final budget and authorizes its submission to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for final approval as follows:

General Fund Operating Budget: $12,091,870
Special Revenue Fund (Grants and Entitlements): $127,187
Debt Service: $955,250
Grand Total Budget: $13,174,307

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the school budget results in the following General Fund and Debt Service Tax Levy: $11,320,365

2026-2027 Budget Adjustment Options
Adjustment for Health Care Costs: $367,191
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education includes in the tentative budget the adjustment for increased costs of health benefits in the amount of $367,191. The additional funds in the budget will be used to pay for the additional increases in health benefit premiums.

Adjustment for Banked Cap: $26,707
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education includes in the tentative budget the adjustment for banked cap in the amount of $26,707. In accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-10.1(b), the district has fully exhausted all eligible statutory spending authority. The adjustment will be used to pay for higher than anticipated cost increases. The Board of Education will complete this by June 30, 2027 and acknowledges that it cannot be deferred or incrementally completed over a longer period of time.

Maximum Travel
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-7.3, a board of education must establish a maximum dollar limit for travel expenditure, as defined in N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-7.1 et seq.,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education includes in the tentative budget a maximum travel expenditure in the amount of $20,000.00 for the 2026-2027 school year. The maximum travel expenditure amount for the 2025-2026 school year is $20,000.00, of which, $3,422.78 has been spent and $429.00 is encumbered to date.

Travel and Related Expense Reimbursement
The Board of Education recognizes school staff and Board members will incur travel expenses related to and within the scope of their current responsibilities and for travel that promotes the delivery of instruction or furthers the efficient operation of the school district;
AND, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A Subchapter 7 requires Board members to receive approval of these expenses by a majority of the full voting membership of the Board and staff members to receive prior approval of these expenses by the Superintendent of Schools and a majority of the full voting membership of the Board;
AND, a board of education may establish, for regular district business travel only, an annual school year threshold of $150 per staff member where prior Board approval shall not be required unless this annual threshold for a staff member is exceeded in a given school year (July 1 through June 30);
AND, travel and related expenses not in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A Subchapter 7 but deemed by the board of education to be necessary and unavoidable as noted on the approved Board of Education Out of District Travel and Reimbursement Forms;
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves all travel not in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A Subchapter 7 as being necessary and unavoidable as noted on the approved Board of Education Out of District Travel and Reimbursement Forms; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Education includes in the tentative budget travel and related expense reimbursements in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A Subchapter 7, to a maximum expenditure of $80,000.00 for all staff and board members for the 2026-2027 school year.
The School Business Administrator/Board Secretary shall track and record these costs to ensure that the maximum amount is not exceeded.

Maintenance Reserve
Maintenance Reserve Account Withdrawal: $165,000
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education includes in the budget a maintenance reserve withdrawal in the amount of $165,000 for the purpose of Art Room flooring and cabinetry replacement and Room 6 flooring replacement.

Attachments: (1)

User Friendly Budget

4/30/2026 at 11:29 AM

11.A.2) Regular Tuition Rates
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the board approve the following regular tuition rates for the 2026-2027 school year:
Pre-school: $7,500
Kindergarten: $21,075
Grades 1-5: $25,394
Grades 6-8: $27,900
*Actual rate for special education students shall be calculated individually based on their IEP

11.A.3) Requisition of Taxes
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board approve the attached schedule by which Alexandria Township will pay the tax levy to the Alexandria Township Board of Education for the 2026-2027 school year.

11.A.4) Financial Reports
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending as submitted by the Superintendent, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8-2.

to accept the monthly financial reports of the Board Secretary and the Treasurer of School Moneys for the month ending in compliance with N.J.A.C.6:20-2.13(3) that the Board of Education certify that no major account or fund has been overexpended and that as of this report sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept the certification of the School Business Administrator, as required by N.J.A.C.6:20-2.13(D), that no line item account has been over expended as of , and that as of this date sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

11.A.5) Bill List
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Alexandria Township Board of Ed approve the following Bill List:
April 24, 2026 - May
Check # A13979 -
Check # B
Total - $

11.A.6) Travel and Related Expenses Reimbursed
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of the Alexandria Township Board of Education approves the attached list of requests for employee/Board Member travel in accordance with the School District Accountability Act. Only overnight stays are eligible for meal reimbursement. Mileage, meals, and lodging reimbursements shall be in accordance with NJ Statute, Code, and NJ Department of Treasury Guidelines. OMB Mileage Reimbursement Rate is $0.47.

11.B. Personnel

11.B.1) Tenured Staff
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the 2026-2027 employment contracts for the tenured employees attached hereto.

11.B.2) Non-tenured Staff
RESOLVED, upon the Superintendent, the Board approve the 2026-2027 employment contracts for the non-tenured employees attached hereto.

11.B.3) Confidential Employee Employment
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the 2026-2027 employment contracts for the following employees:
Carly Bergstrom-Rosellini - Supervisor of Special Services - $ 112,479
Michael McGarry - Treasurer of School Monies - $ 9,421
Erin Durborow - Principal/Supervisor of Technology - $ 128,695
Doreen Penge - Administrative Assistant for District Operations - $ 65,310
Marisa Preston - Payroll and Benefits Specialist - $ 72,843

11.B.4) Non-Tenured Non-Affiliated Employees
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the 2026-2027 employment contracts for the following employees:
Jared Herbst - Computer Technician - $64,850
Scott Lazier - Facilities Manager - $78,199

11.B.5) Reduction In Force
Due to personnel reorganization of the Alexandria Township School District, the following employee contract will be terminated at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year. This unfortunate action is based upon the Alexandria Township Board of Education's authority as set forth in N.J.S.A. 18A:28-9.

The following employee will be reduced in force:
Amy McCormack

11.B.6) Bus Aide
Motion to approve Kathy Wilcox as a bus aide at the rate of $18.00 per hour.

11.B.7) Substitute Teacher
Motion to approve Markus Tomson as a Substitute Teacher, at the rate of $140/day.

11.B.8) Extended School Year Program
Motion to approve the Extended School Year Program (ESY) from July 6 - 30, 2026 from 9 AM - 12 PM:

Staff for Approval at per diem hourly rate:
Tina Attanasio
Sarah Kurcin
Caitlyn Semanchik
Lauren Tasy
Lisa MacKinnon

Paraprofessionals at per diem hourly rate:
Joan Glennon

Nurse at per diem hourly rate:
Christina Suydam

Substitutes at per diem hourly rate:
Gretchen Savacool
Leanne Levy

Wilson Instructor for 12 Hours at the rate of $65/hour:
Nicole Spayd

Speech/Language at the rate of $90/hour:
Amy Murray
Sara Slack

OT/PT Provider:
Therapeutic Interventions

11.B.9) Summer Hours
Motion to approve additional days of summer employment to be paid at the per diem rate, determined by the Superintendent for the following staff members:

Summer Work
Andrea Damboise - up to 15 days
Kerrie Eisenhardt - up to 15 hours
Kim Glucksman - up to 50 hours
Amy Murray - up to 15 hours
Danielle Pennucci - up to 10 days
Sara Slack - up to 15 hours
Christina Suydam - up to 15 hours

General Education Teachers for CST Meetings as needed, at per diem hourly rate:
Gretchen Savacool
Patricia Bender
Kelsey Nemeth
Tracy Pawlowski
Danielle Hofmann
Tanya Drake
Joseph Olcott
Stacey Gallagher
Danielle Lindsay

Special Education Teachers for CST meetings as needed, at per diem hourly rate:
Caitlyn Semanchik
Emily Canavan
Lauren Tasy
Tina Attanasio
Sara Mowder
Jennifer Yonney
Lindsay Hayes
Lisa MacKinnon

11.C. Approval of Minutes
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Alexandria Township Board of Education approves the following meeting minutes:
Meeting Minutes April 23, 2026
Executive Session Minutes April 23, 2026

11.D. Finance and Facilities

11.D.1) ATS Bus, Fire and Security Drills
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the monthly ATS Bus, Fire and Security Drills as indicated on the attached worksheet.

11.D.2) Class III Contract
Motion to approve the attached Interlocal Agreement with the Hunterdon County Sheriff's Office to provide services of a Class III Special Law Enforcement Officer for the 2026-2027 school year at a cost of $67,000.

11.D.3) Subcontract Agreement
Motion to approve a Subcontract Agreement between Delaware Valley Regional High School Board of Education and Alexandria Township Board of Education for Business Services for July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 at a rate of $85,425.

11.E. Education

11.E.1) Preschool Tuition Contracts
Motion to approve Tuition Contract Agreements for the 2026-2027 school year for 18 preschool students whose names are on file in the business office, at a tuition rate of $7,500 per year.

12. PUBLIC INPUT

Description: The Alexandria Township Board of Education recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on school matters. Public participation at board meetings is intended to allow individuals of the public to address the Board on issues of public concern, and is not intended as a forum for extended conversation or two-way dialogue with the Board members and/or District officials. The Board has set aside a specific section of the agenda, titled Board Discussion of Public Comments, whereby the Board can discuss the public comment topics in open session.

Thus, the Board shall set aside two twenty-minute periods for public comment at each meeting. In order to permit the fair and orderly expression of such comments, public participation shall be governed by the following rules:

1. A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by announcing his/her name, place of residence, and group affiliation, if appropriate.
2. Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to 5 minutes in duration.
3. No participant may speak on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard.
4. All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer; no participant may address Board members individually.
5. An individual cannot give his/her time to another individual.

The Board President is responsible for maintaining a respectful environment during public participation, so that public comments can be heard and considered by the Board. The President, therefore, may interrupt or terminate any individual’s speaking privilege if the speaker’s comments are excessively loud, disruptive, obscene, or otherwise in violation of applicable law. Further, an individual may be cautioned that a personally directed statement may be slanderous or defaming and that the individual may be liable for his/her statement.

Examples of unacceptable behavior that will not be permitted include, but are not limited to: naming District employees and engaging in personal attacks, racial slurs, excessive loudness, calling out, yelling, generally disruptive behavior, attempting to disrupt the meeting or inciting others to do the same.

Any disregard for the rules of decorum stated above will not be tolerated and may subject the individual or group to removal from the meeting. If necessary, the board meeting will be adjourned temporarily or until the next scheduled meeting.

13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
WHEREAS the "Open Public Meetings Act" (Chapter 231 Laws of 1975) authorizes a public body to exclude the public from that portion of a meeting at which specified topics are to be discussed under circumstances where the public consideration of such topics will clearly endanger the public or where the personal privacy or guaranteed rights of individuals whose activities or affairs are to be discussed would clearly in danger of unwarranted invasion; be it

RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Township of Alexandria now adjourns its public session to reconvene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following:

__Confidential Matters by Law or Court Order
__Purchase Property
X_Personnel Matters
__Invasion of Individual Privacy Employee or Student
__Investigation into Violations of Law
__Suspension, Civil Penalty or Loss of a License or Permit
__Disclosure would Impair District's Right to Receive Funding
__School/Public Security
__Collective Bargaining
__Pending, Ongoing or Anticipated Litigation

And be if further RESOLVED that the matters discussed in Executive Session will be made public when confidentiality is no longer required.

Motion to Enter Executive Session
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Alexandria Board enter Executive Session at _____ to discuss __________.

14. OPEN SESSION
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Alexandria Board return to Open Session at __________.

15. ADJOURN
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, to adjourn the meeting at __________ .

May 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Work Session Meeting

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