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Meeting Agenda
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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)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. |
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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
District Update HIB Student Safety Data System |
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7. SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY'S REPORT
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8. PUBLIC INPUT - (Agenda Items Only)
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9. OLD BUSINESS
Memorial for M. Petrie |
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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. Finance
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11.A.1) Financial Reports
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending May 31, 2026 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 May 31, 2026 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 May 31, 2026 and that as of this date sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. |
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11.A.2) Bill List
Resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Alexandria Township Board of Ed approve the following Bill List: May 29, 2026 - June 18, 2026 Check # A14129 - A14174 Check # B Total - $1,251,998.66 |
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11.A.3) 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. Personnel
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11.B.1) Curriculum Writing
Motion to approve the following staff for Curriculum Writing at $65 per hour: J. Olcott - ELA - 10 hours D. Hofmann - ELA - 10 hours New ELA Teacher - ELA - 10 hours M. Flynn - Math - 5 hours J. Lippincott - Math - 5 hours M. Hoyda - Math - |
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11.B.2) Extended School Year (ESY)
Motion to approve K. Eisenhardt for up to 10 hours for Extended School Year (ESY) at her hourly rate of $65.30. |
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11.B.3) Move on the Guide
Motion to approve C. Allmer to move on the Guide to Step 15-MA $91,800 effective August 24, 2026. |
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11.B.4) New Teacher
Motion to approve the appointment of Thomas McDevitt as Teacher of English Language Arts at an annual salary of $87,790, MA-Step 13, effective August 24, 2026, pending receipt of all required documentation. |
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11.B.5) Summer Help
Motion to approve Leanne Levy as Summer Technology Help for up to 15 hours at $19 per hour. |
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11.B.6) Kindergarten Screening Data
Motion to approve Nancy Evans for 2 hours of Speed DIAL-4 data entry at the professional rate of $65 per hour. |
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11.B.7) Schedule B - Activity
Motion to approve the following Schedule B appointments for the 2026-27 school year: Art Club (Tier A x4) - K. Nemeth Baseball Coach - M. Blazure Basketball Coach-Girls - M. Haughey Basketball Coach-Boys - J. Olcott Choral Director - T. Travis Cross Country Coach - K. Kowalczuk Drama Club Advisor - S. Grossmann Drama Club Advisor Assistant - H. Fleischman Fairview Coordinator - N. Spayd Field Hockey Coach - McKayla Blazure Futsol Advisor - B. Moore Game Club (Tier C) - DeSaro, Tasy Garden Club (Tier D) - S. DeSaro Graduation Coordinator (2) - E. Lewis, L. Stone Great Books Club Advisor (Tier B) Jazz Band Director - R. Ost Knit and Crochet Club (Tier A) - Attanasio Lacrosse Coach - Boys - J. Olcott Lacrosse Coach - Girls - M. Haughey Math Olympiad Advisor - M. Blazure National Junior Honor Society Advisor - L. Hayes Peer Club Advisor (2) - J. Boyce, L. Tasy Play Choreographer - C. Semanchik Play Set Design - K. Nemeth Ski Club Advisor - G. Savacool Soccer Coach – K. Gallagher Softball Coach - J. Lippincott Sports Director - M. Blazure Student Council Advisor - S. Grossmann Volleyball Coach - M. Blazure Volunteer in the Community Club (Tier B) - Yearbook Advisor – J. Lippincott, N. Spayd Curriculum Coordinators: K-4 ELA - D. Lindsey K-4 MATH - T. Drake K-4 SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES COMBINED - E. Lewis, N. Spayd 5-8 ELA – L. Stone 5-8 MATH – J. Lippincott, G. Savacool 5-8 SCIENCE - J. Romanella 5-8 SOCIAL STUDIES - C. Allmer All Certificated Staff will be approved for Dance/Party Chaperone, Overnight Chaperone, Sport Event Chaperone Lunch Duty: 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.8) Leave of Absence
Motion to approve a Leave of Absence for employee #ST148 as follows for maternity/childcare rearing: 08/24/2026-11/14/2026 FMLA 11/15/2026-12/31/2026 unpaid time 01/01/2027 -return to school |
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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 9, 2026 Executive Session Minutes June 9, 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) Integrated Pest Management Notice 2026-2027 School Year
Motion to approve the Annual Integrated Pest Management Notice for school year 2026-2027. |
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11.D.3) Bill Payment
Motion to authorize the Business Administrator, in consultation with the Superintendent, to remit bill payments, including electronic bill payments from June 19, 2026 until August 13, 2026 without prior board approval. All such payments shall be reported to the Board of Education, ratified, and duly recorded in the minutes of the next regular meeting. |
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11.D.4) Toilet Room Facilities for Early Intervention, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Classrooms - 2026-2027 School Year
Motion to approve submission of the Anticipated Facility Request stating that all Kindergarten and Pre-K classrooms being used in 2025-26 have their own toilet facility. |
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11.D.5) Agreement with Educational Data Services, Inc.
Motion to approve the Agreement between Educational Data Services, Inc and ATS to provide Furniture Bid Services to the District from July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027. |
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11.D.6) Funds Transfer
Motion to approve a transfer of funds in the 2025-2026 budget in the amount of $3,370.00 as follows:
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11.D.7) Extended School Year Transportation (ESY) 2026-2027
Motion to approve a contract with Delaware Valley Regional High School for ESY Transportation from July 1, 2026 - August 15, 2027, in the amount of $20,686.78. |
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11.D.8) Professional Services Contract - Physical Therapy
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve a professional services contract with Allison M. Peck, P.T. for Physical Therapy to be provided at High Bridge School District for a student whose name is on file with the Business Office. Service to be billed at $90/hr. for SY 2026-2027 |
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11.D.9) ESY Tuition Contract
Motion to approve an Extended School Year (ESY) contract with High Bridge Borough Board of Education for a student whose name is on file with the Business Office in the amount of $6,868.70 for July 1, 2026 - July 30, 2026. |
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11.D.10) ESY and Tuition Contracts 2026-2027 SY
Motion to approve Extended School Year (ESY) and Special Education Tuition contracts with Clinton Township Board of Education for two (2) students whose name is on file with the Business Office for July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027. |
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11.D.11) Out of District Tuition Contract
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve a 2026/2027 tuition contract with Franklin Township Board of Education for tuition and related services from 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 $117,231.00. |
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11.D.12) Acceptance of the FOCUS Grant
Motion to accept the Funding for Optimal Comprehensive Universal Screeners (FOCUS) Continuation grant #26000357 for the period of June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027, in the amount of $1,336, and to authorize the acceptance of the award through the NJDOE EWEG system. |
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11.E. Education
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11.E.1) School Self-Assessment
Resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026. |
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11.E.2) Kindergarten Orientation - August 2026
Motion to approve the following staff members to host Kindergarten Orientation for a total of 90 minutes each at the professional rate of $65 per hour: T. Drake M. Haughey W. Reynolds C. Suydam K. Eisenhardt |
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11.E.3) PreSchool Orientation-August 2026
Motion to approve the following staff members to host Preschool Orientation for a total of 90 minutes at the professional rate of $65 per hour: C. Salerno S. Kurcin |
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11.E.4) Extended School Year (ESY)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Alexandria Township Board of Education hereby approves the submission of the 'Request to Establish a Special Education Program or Service' form for an Extended School Year (ESY) Program to the Hunterdon County Office of Education as presented; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the Superintendent to execute the required Statement of Assurance and submit the completed application along with all necessary supporting documentation. |
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12. PUBLIC INPUT
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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 __________ . |
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Agenda Item Details
Reload Your Meeting
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| Meeting: | June 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular 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)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. |
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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
District Update HIB Student Safety Data System |
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7. SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY'S REPORT
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8. PUBLIC INPUT - (Agenda Items Only)
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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
Memorial for M. Petrie |
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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. Finance
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11.A.1) Financial Reports
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending May 31, 2026 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 May 31, 2026 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 May 31, 2026 and that as of this date sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. |
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11.A.2) Bill List
Resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Alexandria Township Board of Ed approve the following Bill List: May 29, 2026 - June 18, 2026 Check # A14129 - A14174 Check # B Total - $1,251,998.66 |
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11.A.3) 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. Personnel
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11.B.1) Curriculum Writing
Motion to approve the following staff for Curriculum Writing at $65 per hour: J. Olcott - ELA - 10 hours D. Hofmann - ELA - 10 hours New ELA Teacher - ELA - 10 hours M. Flynn - Math - 5 hours J. Lippincott - Math - 5 hours M. Hoyda - Math - |
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11.B.2) Extended School Year (ESY)
Motion to approve K. Eisenhardt for up to 10 hours for Extended School Year (ESY) at her hourly rate of $65.30. |
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11.B.3) Move on the Guide
Motion to approve C. Allmer to move on the Guide to Step 15-MA $91,800 effective August 24, 2026. |
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11.B.4) New Teacher
Motion to approve the appointment of Thomas McDevitt as Teacher of English Language Arts at an annual salary of $87,790, MA-Step 13, effective August 24, 2026, pending receipt of all required documentation. |
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11.B.5) Summer Help
Motion to approve Leanne Levy as Summer Technology Help for up to 15 hours at $19 per hour. |
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11.B.6) Kindergarten Screening Data
Motion to approve Nancy Evans for 2 hours of Speed DIAL-4 data entry at the professional rate of $65 per hour. |
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11.B.7) Schedule B - Activity
Motion to approve the following Schedule B appointments for the 2026-27 school year: Art Club (Tier A x4) - K. Nemeth Baseball Coach - M. Blazure Basketball Coach-Girls - M. Haughey Basketball Coach-Boys - J. Olcott Choral Director - T. Travis Cross Country Coach - K. Kowalczuk Drama Club Advisor - S. Grossmann Drama Club Advisor Assistant - H. Fleischman Fairview Coordinator - N. Spayd Field Hockey Coach - McKayla Blazure Futsol Advisor - B. Moore Game Club (Tier C) - DeSaro, Tasy Garden Club (Tier D) - S. DeSaro Graduation Coordinator (2) - E. Lewis, L. Stone Great Books Club Advisor (Tier B) Jazz Band Director - R. Ost Knit and Crochet Club (Tier A) - Attanasio Lacrosse Coach - Boys - J. Olcott Lacrosse Coach - Girls - M. Haughey Math Olympiad Advisor - M. Blazure National Junior Honor Society Advisor - L. Hayes Peer Club Advisor (2) - J. Boyce, L. Tasy Play Choreographer - C. Semanchik Play Set Design - K. Nemeth Ski Club Advisor - G. Savacool Soccer Coach – K. Gallagher Softball Coach - J. Lippincott Sports Director - M. Blazure Student Council Advisor - S. Grossmann Volleyball Coach - M. Blazure Volunteer in the Community Club (Tier B) - Yearbook Advisor – J. Lippincott, N. Spayd Curriculum Coordinators: K-4 ELA - D. Lindsey K-4 MATH - T. Drake K-4 SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES COMBINED - E. Lewis, N. Spayd 5-8 ELA – L. Stone 5-8 MATH – J. Lippincott, G. Savacool 5-8 SCIENCE - J. Romanella 5-8 SOCIAL STUDIES - C. Allmer All Certificated Staff will be approved for Dance/Party Chaperone, Overnight Chaperone, Sport Event Chaperone Lunch Duty: 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.8) Leave of Absence
Motion to approve a Leave of Absence for employee #ST148 as follows for maternity/childcare rearing: 08/24/2026-11/14/2026 FMLA 11/15/2026-12/31/2026 unpaid time 01/01/2027 -return to school |
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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 9, 2026 Executive Session Minutes June 9, 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) Integrated Pest Management Notice 2026-2027 School Year
Motion to approve the Annual Integrated Pest Management Notice for school year 2026-2027. |
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11.D.3) Bill Payment
Motion to authorize the Business Administrator, in consultation with the Superintendent, to remit bill payments, including electronic bill payments from June 19, 2026 until August 13, 2026 without prior board approval. All such payments shall be reported to the Board of Education, ratified, and duly recorded in the minutes of the next regular meeting. |
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11.D.4) Toilet Room Facilities for Early Intervention, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Classrooms - 2026-2027 School Year
Motion to approve submission of the Anticipated Facility Request stating that all Kindergarten and Pre-K classrooms being used in 2025-26 have their own toilet facility. |
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11.D.5) Agreement with Educational Data Services, Inc.
Motion to approve the Agreement between Educational Data Services, Inc and ATS to provide Furniture Bid Services to the District from July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027. |
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11.D.6) Funds Transfer
Motion to approve a transfer of funds in the 2025-2026 budget in the amount of $3,370.00 as follows:
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11.D.7) Extended School Year Transportation (ESY) 2026-2027
Motion to approve a contract with Delaware Valley Regional High School for ESY Transportation from July 1, 2026 - August 15, 2027, in the amount of $20,686.78. |
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11.D.8) Professional Services Contract - Physical Therapy
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve a professional services contract with Allison M. Peck, P.T. for Physical Therapy to be provided at High Bridge School District for a student whose name is on file with the Business Office. Service to be billed at $90/hr. for SY 2026-2027 |
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11.D.9) ESY Tuition Contract
Motion to approve an Extended School Year (ESY) contract with High Bridge Borough Board of Education for a student whose name is on file with the Business Office in the amount of $6,868.70 for July 1, 2026 - July 30, 2026. |
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11.D.10) ESY and Tuition Contracts 2026-2027 SY
Motion to approve Extended School Year (ESY) and Special Education Tuition contracts with Clinton Township Board of Education for two (2) students whose name is on file with the Business Office for July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027. |
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11.D.11) Out of District Tuition Contract
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve a 2026/2027 tuition contract with Franklin Township Board of Education for tuition and related services from 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 $117,231.00. |
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11.D.12) Acceptance of the FOCUS Grant
Motion to accept the Funding for Optimal Comprehensive Universal Screeners (FOCUS) Continuation grant #26000357 for the period of June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027, in the amount of $1,336, and to authorize the acceptance of the award through the NJDOE EWEG system. |
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11.E. Education
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11.E.1) School Self-Assessment
Resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026. |
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11.E.2) Kindergarten Orientation - August 2026
Motion to approve the following staff members to host Kindergarten Orientation for a total of 90 minutes each at the professional rate of $65 per hour: T. Drake M. Haughey W. Reynolds C. Suydam K. Eisenhardt |
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11.E.3) PreSchool Orientation-August 2026
Motion to approve the following staff members to host Preschool Orientation for a total of 90 minutes at the professional rate of $65 per hour: C. Salerno S. Kurcin |
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11.E.4) Extended School Year (ESY)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Alexandria Township Board of Education hereby approves the submission of the 'Request to Establish a Special Education Program or Service' form for an Extended School Year (ESY) Program to the Hunterdon County Office of Education as presented; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the Superintendent to execute the required Statement of Assurance and submit the completed application along with all necessary supporting documentation. |
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12. PUBLIC INPUT
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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 __________ . |
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