August 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Special Meeting
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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) on the Alexandria Township School website on August 24, 2026, to begin at 7:00 PM at the Alexandria Township School Media Center, 557 County Road 513, Pittstown, NJ. |
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2. ROLL CALL
Ann Marie Austin Renee Bagley Darren Dalley Caterina Dobak Eric Joseph Marybeth Madlinger Michael Small Catherine Sutter Doug Walker |
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3. FLAG SALUTE
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4. PRESENTATIONS
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5. BOARD PRESIDENT'S REPORT
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6. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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7. SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY'S REPORT
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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. |
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9. OLD BUSINESS
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10. NEW BUSINESS
Board discussion of public comments |
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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 ____ |
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11.A. Personnel
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11.A.1) Interim Superintendent
Motion to approve the appointment of Dr. Barbara Popp, as Interim Superintendent, effective August 27, 2026 through October 1, 2026, at a rate of $700 per day pending receipt and outcome of required documentation. |
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11.A.2) Facility Manager
Motion to approve Sean Hardy as Facilities Manager at a prorated annual salary of $85,000, effective October 28, 2026, pending receipt and outcome of the required documentation. |
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11.A.3) Leave Replacement Teacher
Motion to approve Tara Werner as a Leave Replacement Teacher from August 24, 2026 - December 23, 2026 at Step 3 BA, $66,890, pro-rated. |
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11.A.4) Resignation
Motion to approve the resignation of Kerrie Eisenhardt, School Counselor, effective October 4, 2026. |
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11.A.5) Substitute Teacher
Motion to approve Donna Caira as a Substitute Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year, at the rate of $140/day. |
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11.A.6) Bus Aide
Motion to approve Brooke Bachman as a bus aide during the 2026-2027 school year at her per diem hourly rate, not to exceed 2 hours per day. |
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11.A.7) Lunch Aide
Motion to approve Dana Stricchiola as a part-time Lunch Aide for the 2026-2027 school year at the rate of $19.00 per hour, not to exceed 3 hours per day. |
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11.A.8) Mentor
Motion to approve Nicole Spayd as a mentor for Tara Werner from 8/24/26 - 12/23/26 at a rate of $550, prorated. |
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11.A.9) Schedule B Revision
Motion to rescind the previously approved Board action appointing the following individuals to Schedule B lunch duty positions: C. Allmer J. Olcott G. Savacool C. Pfitzenmayer M. Blazure L. Tasy K. Nemeth T. Attansio S. Grossmann J. Yonney K. Gallagher M. Haughey |
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11.B. Finance
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11.B.1) Bill List
Resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Alexandria Township Board of Ed approve the following Bill Lists: June 18, 2026 - June 30, 2026 Check # A14175 - A14197 Check # B Total - $162,499.15 July 1, 2026 - August 25, 2026 Check # A14198 - A14337 Check # B Total - $1,788,072.87 |
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11.B.2) 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. |
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11.B.3) REAP Grant Allocation
Motion to approve the REAP Grant Allocation in the amount of $52,539 for the 2026-2027 school year. |
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11.B.4) ATS STEM Pioneers Grant
Motion to approve a STEM Grant for $1500 in STEM supplies for Julianne Romanella. |
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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 June 18, 2026 Executive Session Minutes June 18, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes July 2, 2026 Executive Session Minutes July 2, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes July 23, 2026 Executive Meeting Minutes July 23, 2026 |
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11.D. Finance and Facilities
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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.
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11.D.2) Grant Application
Motion to approve the submission of the IDEA application for Fiscal Year 2027, and accept the grant award of these funds upon subsequent approval of the FY 2027 IDEA Application. IDEA Basic: $114,494 IDEA Preschool: $5,426 |
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11.D.3) 2026-2027 Delaware Valley Regional HS Special Education Joint Transportation Agreement
Resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the 2026-2027 Special Education Joint Transportation Agreements as indicated below: Alexandria Township ASE01 $ 37,916.00 Reading-Fleming Intermediate ASE02 $ 33,638.00 High Bridge Elementary School ASE04 $ 38,575.00 Alexandria Township ASE05 $ 6,300.00 Total $116,429.00 |
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11.D.4) 2026/2027 Joint Transportation Agreement Delaware Valley Regional HS - Various Athletic / Class Trips
Resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve a Joint Transportation Agreement with Delaware Valley Regional High School for Various Athletic and Class Trips: Various Athletic & Class Trips First 60 miles billed at $2.89/mile. Additional miles billed at $1.45/hour. First hour billed at $72/hour. Additional hours billed at $45/hour. No minimum charges assessed. Per Bus Cost Park Shuttle: after school one way to local park for game/practice $52.50 |
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11.E. Education
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11.E.1) Agreement with Hunterdon Urgent Care for Medical Services
Motion to approve the agreement with Hunterdon Urgent Care to provide Medical Services to ATS for the 2026-27 school year. |
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11.E.2) Stronge Evaluation Model Rubrics
Resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board adopt the Stronge Teacher and Principal Evaluation Rubrics for the 2026-2027 school year. |
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11.E.3) Professional Development
Motion to approve a Professional Services contract for Professional Development with ALL IN for Inclusive Education to be held on October 12, 2026 in the amount of $1,800.00. |
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11.E.4) Fairview Lake
Motion to approve the Fairview Lake Trip scheduled for October 8 - 9, 2026. |
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11.E.5) Itinerant Services Contract
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve a Mainstream Support Program Itinerant Services contract with Mountain Lakes for the 2026-2027 school year for a student whose name is on file in the Business Office. The total is $2,000. |
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11.E.6) ATSD Professional Development Plan
Motion to approve the ATSD Professional Development Plan for 2026-2027. |
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11.E.7) Out of District Extended School Year Contract 2026
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve an Extended School Year contract with Flemington-Raritan Regional School District for a student whose name is on file in the Business Office for tuition and services from July 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027. The total tuition is $7,058.00. |
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11.E.8) Out of District Tuition Contract
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve a 2025/2026 tuition contract with Flemington-Raritan Regional School District for tuition and related services for September 2026 - June 2027, for a student whose name is on file in the Business Office. The total tuition for September 2026 - June 2027 is $70,460.00. |
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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. |
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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 __________. |
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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 __________. |
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15. ADJOURN
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, to adjourn the meeting at __________ . |
