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Stanhope Board of Education

24 Valley Road, Stanhope, New Jersey

Media Center

Regular Meeting Minutes

March 27, 2018

Pledge of Allegiance

The Regular Meeting of the Stanhope Board of Education was called to order on March 27, 2018 at 7:04

p.m. in the Cafeteria at the Valley Road School, 24 Valley Road, Stanhope, New Jersey 07874. Board

Members present included: Gil Moscatello, Najib Iftikhar, Jonathan Clauson, Frank Shay, Cynthia

Percarpio, and Mattia Scharfstein who arrived at 7:11 p.m. Danielle Ferrone were absent from the

meeting. Also attending was Steve Hagemann, Superintendent, and Gordon Gibbs, Business

Administrator/Board Secretary. There were fifty-five community members and three staff members

present.

Sunshine Law Statement – N.J.S.A. 10:4-8d; N.J.S.A. 10:4-10a

This is to advise the general public and to instruct that it be recorded in the minutes that in compliance

with Chapter 231 of the Public Laws of 1975, entitled the “Open Public Meetings Act,” Stanhope Board

of Education, located at 24 Valley Road, Stanhope, New Jersey, has caused this notice to be posted at

the office of the Stanhope Board of Education, mailed to the New Jersey Herald, the Municipal Clerk of

the Borough of Stanhope, the Stanhope Post Office, and posted at the Valley Road School and Linden

Avenue School, setting forth the time, date, and location of the meeting.

Mission Statement

The Stanhope School District will provide a diverse and challenging educational environment that

encourages individual initiatives, fosters success through teamwork, promotes accountability,

demonstrates a passion for educational excellence and ensures student achievement related to the New

Jersey Student Learning Standards. The Stanhope School District is committed to the development of

our students and staff, so that individual aspirations can be achieved through their lifelong learning.

Executive Session Announcement

An Executive Session will be held for the purpose of personnel. Formal action may be taken.

Presentations

1. MP2 Honor Roll Student Recognition – Honor roll students were called forward by

Mr. Hagemann and presented with their certificates.

2. #WeAreVRS Awards – Awards were presented to Mrs. Simpson, Mrs. Marra, Mrs.

Pipher, and Ms. Morrison.



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The meeting was moved to the Media Center after the presentations.

Correspondence (Agenda Items 1 - 3)

1. SEMI Waiver acceptance letter (attachment #1)

2. Notification of the approval of the Equivalency Application to utilize the new

Instruction and Program portion of the District Performance Review. (attachment #2)

3. Jessica Krauklis email (attachment #3)

No discussion.

Superintendent’s Report – Mr. Steven Hagemann

1. HIB/ABS/Suspensions – No suspensions and one HIB investigation which was

unfounded.

2. Future Ready NJ Certification – The committee is working on the self-assessment

part of the program.

3. Career Day – Very successful career day with special thanks to Mrs. Yonki for all of

her efforts.

4. Fine Arts Club performance – Mr. Hagemann congratulated the Fine Arts Club for

doing a tremendous job.

5. Arbor Day, Tuesday, April 24, 2018 (rain date Thursday, April 26, 2018) – Mr.

Hagemann gave each Board member an invitation to the Arbor Day event.

6. School security update – Mr. Hagemann reviewed various security items that the

school currently has in place and a brief description of what is in the budget for next

school year in an effort to increase the school’s security. This includes modifying

the entrance to the school building and installing a direct communication device

with the local police.

7. Spelling B – there were three Spelling B winners and the event had a great turn-out.

8. NJQSAC – There is a NJQSAC monitoring scheduled for April 17th, 2018.

No discussion.

Business Administrator’s Report – Mr. Gordon Gibbs

1. School Ethics Commission – Mr. Gibbs reminded the Board that their Personal

Financial Disclosure forms are due.

No discussion.



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Personnel and Curriculum Committee Meeting Update – Mrs. Cynthia Percarpio (Chair)

Mrs. Percarpio discussed the following:

1. Revised the job description for the School Nurse.

2. There will be an author visit by Kristy Gray who will discuss her book, The Magical Beautiful

Boy.

3. Professional Development – teachers are permitted to put in for additional in-service days for

professional development.

4. Career Day – was held on March 16th and was very successful.

5. Arbor Day – The school will be honoring our Paraprofessionals which will be held on Tuesday,

April 24th, 2018

No discussion.

Budget Committee Meeting Update – Mr. Najib Iftikhar (Chair)

Mr. Iftikhar discussed the following regarding the 2018-2019 Budget:

1. Stanhope residents will have a school tax increase of 2%.

2. The budget includes a 2.75% increase in bargaining contractual salaries as per the SEA Contract.

3. The hiring of a new Autistic Teacher to expand our Special Education program.

4. An increase in security costs for new construction to the main entrance to the school.

5. The use of the Capital Reserve to cover the cost of the construction to the main entrance to the

school and a partial use for the new playground.

6. An increase in security costs for a new push button communication device with Police.

7. A new playground with the help of fund raising and a community build.

8. A 13% increase in health insurance that was reduced due to a change in base plan and employee

contributions. With the health insurance changes, the district will have a 9% increase in

benefits.

No discussion.

Policy Committee Meeting Update – Mrs. Daniele Ferrone (Chair)

Mr. Moscatello discussed the following:

1. Second reading on Board Member use of social network

2. Second reading of the following policies:

a. Military Leave

b. Lead Testing of Water in schools.

c. School District Security



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d. Electronic Surveillance in School Buildings and on school Grounds

e. Bus Drive/Bus Aide Responsivity

f. Use of Electronic Signatures

3. Second reading of the following regulations:

a. Educational Adequacy of Capital Projects

b. School District Security

c. Electronic Surveillance in School building and on School Grounds

d. Bus Drive/Bus Aide Responsivity

No discussion.

Sussex County Educational Services Commission Update – Mr. Gil Moscatello


1. The SCESC Board approved their 2018-2019 Budget at their March 12, 2018 Board Meeting.

2. Mr. Moscatello commended Mr. Gambino for doing an excellent job in helping the commission

on with an emergency situation with the hot water heater release valve. He is on a shared

service agreement with the District.

3. Negotiations continue for those bargaining staff members.

4. The weather has caused the need for a number of snow days.

No discussion.

Board President’s Report – Mr. Gil Moscatello


1. Mr. Moscatello attended a Future Ready conference with Mr. Hagemann.

2. Mr. Moscatello stated that State Aid numbers may not change.

3. There will be a pre-conference for the CSA evaluation.

No discussion.

Public Session #1 – Agenda Items

Policy #0167; Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to five (5) minutes duration, during times

when an audience of ten (10) or more residents exists.

No public response



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Travel & Workshop Reports (Agenda Items 1 - 7)

1. Dineen Belfiore (attachment #4)

2. Dineen Belfiore (attachment #5)

3. Assunta Jardine/Alicia DiCataldo (attachment #6)

4. Steve Hagemann (attachment #7)

5. Steve Hagemann (attachment #8)

6. Gilbert Moscatello (attachment #9)

7. Assunta Jardine (attachment #10)

No discussion.

2018-2019 Budget Adoption (Agenda Items 1 - 4)

A motion was presented by Najib Iftikhar, and seconded by Mattia Sharfstein, to approve the

following:

Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to approve the following:

1.

Adoption of Tentative Budget

2018-2019

BE IT RESOLVED that the tentative budget be approved for the 2018-2019 School Year using

the 2018-2019 state aid figures and the Secretary of the Board of Education be authorized to

submit the following tentative budget to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for

approval in accordance with the statutory deadline:

General Fund Special

Revenues

Debt Service Total

2018-2019 Total

Expenditures

$5,947,070.00 $151,887.00 $340,400.00 $6,439,357.00

Less: Anticipated

Revenues

$1,772,587.00 $151,887.00 $0.00 $1,924,474

Taxes to be

Raised

$4,174,483.00 $0.00 $340,400.00 $4,514,883.00

And to advertise said tentative budget in the New Jersey Herald in accordance with the form

suggested by the State Department of Education and according to law; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a public hearing be held at the Valley Road School,

Stanhope, New Jersey on April 25, 2018 at 7:00 pm for the purpose of conducting a public

hearing on the budget for the 2018-2019 School Year. (attachment #11)

2.



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Adjustment

Health Benefits

2018-2019

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Stanhope Board of Education does not include in the

proposed budget the adjustment for increased costs of health benefits in the amount of

$69,734.00. The additional funds will not be used to pay for the additional increases in health

benefits.

3.

Capital Reserve Resolution

2018-2019

Approve the use of the 2018-2019 Capital Reserve Funds in the amount of $55,349.00 for the

installation of additional security to the entrance of the school building and partial payment of a

new playground at the Valley Road School, in accordance with the 2018-2019 proposed budget.

4.

Travel and Related Expense Reimbursement

2018-2019

WHEREAS, the Stanhope 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

WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.1 et seq. 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

WHEREAS, a Board of Education may establish, for regular district business travel only, an

annual school year threshold of $1,500 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

WHEREAS, travel and related expenses not in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.1 et seq., 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; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves all travel not in compliance

with N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.1 et seq. as being necessary and unavoidable as noted on the approved

Board of Education Out of District Travel and Reimbursement Forms; and



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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves travel and related expense

reimbursements in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.2(b), to a maximum expenditure of

$15,000 for all staff and board members.

No discussion.

Voice Vote: All in Favor

No: None

Abstain: None

Minutes for Approval (Agenda Item 1)

A motion was presented by Frank Shay, and seconded by Najib Iftikhar, to approve the following:

Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to approve the following:

1. February 20, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes (attachment #12)

Discussion:

Mrs. Scharfstein stated that she was not at the last Board meeting and would abstain.

Roll Call:

Mr. Najib Iftikhar Yes

Mrs. Cynthia Percarpio Yes

Mrs. Mattia Scharfstein Abstain_____

Mr. Jonathan Clauson Yes

Mr. Frank Shay Yes

Mr. Gil Moscatello Yes

Administrative Action Items (Agenda Items 1 & 2)

A motion was presented by Frank Shay, and seconded by Jon Clauson, to approve the following:

Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to approve the following

Administrative action items:

1. Approve the Suspension and Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Report.

(attachment #13)

2. Approve the resolution to participate in Future Ready Schools NJ program:

WHEREAS, The Stanhope Board of Education first seeks to support the

identification of a Future Ready Schools – New Jersey district team lead and create a



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team of FRS-NJ specialists that infuse Digital Learning across multiple disciplines

including: math, technology, media, arts, science, language arts, and Career and

Technical Education.

WHEREAS, The Stanhope Board of Education will support and promote the

development of individual school Future Ready teams that infuse Digital Learning

across multiple disciplines including: math, technology education, media, arts,

science, language arts, and Career and Technical Education.

THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED that the Stanhope Board of Education agrees to

participate in the Future Ready Schools – New Jersey.

WE HEREBY APPOINT Steve Hagemann, Superintendent to be the district’s liaison

to the Future Ready Schools – New Jersey, who will report to the board upon the

completion of tasks for the certification program.

WE DO HEREBY RECOGNIZE that Steve Hagemann, Superintendent will be the

responsible agent at the district level to carry out the district’s commitment for its

schools to participate in Future Ready Schools – New Jersey.

WE AGREE to follow through with the district’s commitment and support our

schools achieve certification through the Future Ready Schools – New Jersey

Certification Program.

No discussion.


No: None

Abstain: None

Policy Action Items (Agenda Items 1 - 3)

A motion was presented by Najib Iftikhar, and seconded by Cynthia Percarpio, to approve the

following:


Policy action items:

1. Approve the second reading of the following bylaws: (attachment #14)

0169.02 Board Member Use of Social Network

2. Approve the second reading of the following policies: (attachment #15)

3437 Military Leave

4437 Military Leave



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7425 Lead Testing of Water in Schools

7440 School District Security

7441 Electronic Surveillance in School Buildings and on School

Grounds

8630 Bus Drive/Bus Aide Responsibility

9242 Use of Electronic Signatures

3. Approve the second reading of the following regulations: (attachment #16)

R7101 Educational Adequacy of Capital Projects

R7440 School District Security

R7441 Electronic Surveillance in School Buildings and on School

Grounds

R8630 Bus Driver/Bus Aide Responsibility

No discussion.


No: None

Abstain: None

Education Action Items (Agenda Items 1 - 9)

A motion was presented by Jon Clauson, and seconded by Frank Shay, to approve the following:


Education action items:

1. Approve the trips for the 2017-2018 school year as per attached. (attachment #17)

2. Approve the 2017-2018 calendar adjustment to account for the three (3) additional

emergency closing days used through March 21, 2018 making June 28, 2018 the last

day of school. (attachment #18)

3. Approve the Preschool Extended School Year program for the 2018-2019 school year.

Special Education students requiring an ESY program will be eligible to attend for

the 4-week session beginning July 2, 2018 through July 26, 2018. General Education

students may register to attend the program at a tuition cost of $300.00.

4. Approve the Autism Spectrum Disorder Extended School Year program for the

2018-2019 school year. The program will run from July 2, 2018 through August 2,

2018.

5. Approve the Behavioral Disabilities Program Extended School Year program for the

2018-2019 school year. The program will run from July 2, 2018 through July 26, 2018.

6. Approve the Language Learning Disabilities Program Extended School Year

Program for the 2018-2019 school year. The program will run from July 2, 2018

through August 2, 2018.



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7. Approve the Summer Reading Enrichment Program for 2018. The program will be

located at the Valley Road School and begin on July 9, 2018 through July 26, 2018.

8. Approve the Summer Intensive Reading Program for 2018. The program will be

located at the Valley Road School and begin on July 9, 2018 through July 26, 2018.

9. Approve the Summer Intensive Math Program for 2018. The program will be located

at the Valley Road School and begin on July 9, 2018 through July 26, 2018.

Discussion:

Mr. Moscatello questioned Mr. Hagemann if there were any inquires as to the use of the school

facilities for the summer. Mr. Hagemann stated that there was an inquiry but there is nothing

currently pending.

No further discussion


No: None

Abstain: None

Personnel Action Items (Agenda Items 1 - 6)

A motion was presented by Jon Clauson, and seconded by Frank Shay, to approve the following:


Personnel action items:

1. Approve resignation of Classroom Paraprofessional Meghan Walsh, effective March

9, 2018. (attachment #19)

2. Approve resignation of Lunchroom Paraprofessional Cynthia Stone, effective March

23, 2018. (attachment #20)

3. Approve appointment of Christian Samuels as Part Time Classroom

Paraprofessional for the 2017-2018 school year, effective March 28, 2017, at a rate of

$12.00 per hour as determined by schedule, not to exceed 28.75 hours.

4. Approve appointment of Valerie Puco as homebound instructor, for the 2017-2018

school year, effective March 26, 2018, at a rate of $35.00 per hour.

5. Approve revised job description for School Nurse (attachment #21)

6. Approve appointment of the following individual as substitute teacher for the 2017-

2018 school year pending criminal history review clearance:

7. Approve the increase of Kimberly Kranz from 70% to 100%, effective April 1, 2018

through June 30, 2018.

Name Position Certificate

Lauren Driscoll Substitute Teacher Teaching Certificate



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Discussion:

Mr. Shay questioned the change in status for item number 7 to which Mr. Hagemann stated that the

District needed to make her a full-time staff member in order to maintain the class requirements.



No: None

Abstain: None

Business Services Action Items (Agenda Items 1 - 13)

A motion was presented by Najib Iftikhar, and seconded by Frank Shay, to approve the following:


Business Services action items:

1. Approve the line item appropriation transfers for the month of January 2018 as

recommended by the Superintendent and the Business Administrator. (attachment

#22)

2. Approve the Treasurer’s Report for the month of January 2018. (attachment #23)

3. Approve the Board Secretary’s report for the month of January 2018. Pursuant to

N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.12(c) that as of January 31, 2018, no line item account has

encumbrances and expenditures, which in total exceed the line item appropriation in

violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a). Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23.2.14(c) 4, the

Stanhope Board of Education, after review of the Board Secretary’s and Treasurer’s

monthly financial reports certify that as of January 31, 2018 and upon consultation

with the appropriate district officials, to the best of our knowledge, no major account

or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11 and that

sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the

remainder of the fiscal year. (attachment #24)

4. Approve the following resolution:

A RESOLUTION BINDING THE STANHOPE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO

PURCHASE ELECTRIC GENERATION SERVICES THROUGH THE ALLIANCE

FOR COMPETITIVE ENERGY SERVICES (“ACES”) Bid

Cooperative Pricing System ID#E8801-ACESCPS



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WHEREAS, the Alliance For Competitive Energy Services (hereinafter referred to as

“ACES”), an alliance composed of the New Jersey School Boards Association

(hereinafter referred to as “NJSBA”), the New Jersey Association of School

Administrators, and the New Jersey Association of School Business Officials, will

from time to time during the Effective Period as defined below solicit bids from

electric power suppliers for electric generation services through an energy

aggregation program in which NJSBA will act as Lead Agency of the ACES

Cooperative Pricing System #E8801-ACESCPS in accordance with the “Public School

Contracts Law”, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq., and the Electric Discount and Energy

Competition Act, N.J.S.A. 48:3-49 et seq. (“EDECA”) and the regulations

promulgated thereunder; and

WHEREAS, the Stanhope Board of Education is a Participating member of the ACES

Cooperative Pricing System and is eligible thereby to obtain electric generation

services for its own use through one or more contracts to be awarded to electric

power suppliers following said bids for electric generation services pursuant to the

aggregation program; and

WHEREAS, the Lead Agency will from time to time during the Effective Period

(from date of adoption through May, 2023 hereinafter referred to as “Effective

Period”) issue one or more Requests for Bids for electric generation services on

behalf of the ACES Cooperative Pricing System pursuant to the Public School

Contracts Law and EDECA; and

WHEREAS, due to significant volatility and the potential for price increases in the

wholesale electric market, Participating Members will preauthorize the Lead Agency

to award contracts for Electric Generation Service in each service territory to one or

more electric power suppliers that submit bids which are reasonably forecasted to

provide estimated savings to the Participating Member based upon its previous

electric usage and utility provided Basic Generation Service rates; and

WHEREAS, the Lead Agency will only award contracts for said electric generation

services to electric power suppliers that submit bids with pricing reasonably

estimated to be lower than the utility-provided basic generation service; and

WHEREAS, the District agrees to purchase all electric power needed for its own use

(exclusive of on-site electric generation sources) during the Effective Period through

any electric power supplier(s) awarded a contract, it being understood that the term

of any one contract shall be subject to the provisions of Public School Contracts Law;

WHEREAS, the Lead Agency will notify the Department of Community Affairs’

Division of Local Government Services by mail prior to the issuance a Request for

Bids for electric generation services, with the understanding that if the Division of

Local Government Services does not respond within 10 business days, it will be

deemed to have approved the issuance of the Request for Bids or the Request for

Rebids.



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NOW, therefore, be it

RESOLVED that the District binds itself to the ACES Cooperative Pricing System

##E8801-ACESCPS to purchase all electric power needed for its own use (exclusive

of on-site electric generation sources) during the Effective Period from the electric

power supplier or suppliers awarded a contract for electric generation services by

the Lead Agency; and, be it

FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lead Agency of the ACES Cooperative Pricing

System is hereby authorized to execute a master performance agreement that

obligates the district to purchase electricity at the terms and conditions stated therein

with a third-party supplier or suppliers who have been awarded the contract or

contracts by the Lead Agency on behalf of the participating members of the ACES

Cooperative Pricing System #E8801-ACESCPS (or any CPS number to be assigned in

the future), and provided further that all such contracts shall be at prices reasonably

forecast and estimated by the Lead Agency to provide savings to the Districts

relative to the price charged for basic generation service by the electric public utility

that would otherwise provide such service; and, be it

FURTHER RESOLVED that ACES is authorized to continue to bid to obtain electric

generation services at any time during the Effective Period on behalf of the ACES

Cooperative Pricing System including, for example, a rebid if energy market

conditions do not initially lead to a successful bid, on additional dates to be

determined by the Lead Agency; and

FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon

passage. The authorization provided to the NJSBA pursuant to the Local Public

Contracts Laws (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11(5)), and the Local Public and Public School

Contracts Laws Administrative Code (N.J.A.C. 5:34-7.1 et seq.) shall be valid until

May, 2023 (the Effective Period) at which time the Cooperative Pricing System will

be subject to renewal. Any rescission or expiration of this resolution shall not affect

any Agreements entered into prior to such rescission or expiration.

5. Approve the February 17, 2018 through February 28, 2018 bill list in the amount of

$185,381.64. (attachment #25)

6. Approve the March 1, 2018 through March 16, 2018 bill list in the amount of

$356,385.81. (attachment #26)

7. Approve the Joint Resolution for participation of transportation services between

Stanhope Board of Education and Sussex County Regional Cooperative effective July

1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.

8. Approve the Agreement between Stanhope Board of Education and J and B Therapy,

LLC. for Occupational Therapy Services (not to exceed 25 hours/week) for the Child

Study Team from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 at a rate of $85.00/hour of

services rendered. Also, to provide Occupational Therapy Evaluations on an as need

bases for a cost of $405.00/evaluation for the 2018-2019 school year.



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9. Approve the appointment of Nisivoccia, LLP, to provide auditing services for year

ending June 30, 2018.

10. Approve the Professional Development Requests as per attached. (attachment #27)

11. Approve the Pre-Kindergarten Program for the 2018-2019 school year, operating

Monday through Friday. Session rates as follows:

Full Day Session (5 hours) 5 days/week $550.00/month

Half-Day Session (2.5 hours)

PM Session ONLY 5 days/week $300.00/month

12. Approve the Preschool Program for the 2018-2019 school year, operating Monday

through Friday. Session rates as follows:

Half-Day Session (2.5 hours)

AM Session Only 5 days/week $300.00/month

13. Approve the Pre-Kindergarten and Preschool tuition discount opportunities for the

2018-2019 school year:

a. Sibling Discount 10%

b. Veteran’s Discount 15%

c. Extenuating Circumstance 25 % (at the discretion of the administration)

Discussion:

Mr. Moscatello inquired as to the savings on electricity to which Mr. Gibbs stated that we are in the co-

op and receive the best rate in maximizing the District’s savings in electrical costs.

Mr. Iftikhar questioned item number 7 to which Mr. Gibbs stated that the District is part of the co-op

and share our student’s transportation with other school districts which helps to save the District a

considerable amount of money.



No: None

Abstain: None

New Business

Mr. Shay questioned the use of school equipment for a school fund raising event that will be held

outdoors. Mr. Hagemann stated that after further investigation he will bring it up at the April

Committee Meeting.

Mr. Moscatello inquired as to why the fund raising event is being held at the little league field instead

of at the school’s field. Mr. Shay stated that there is a need for power for the equipment and there isn’t

a power source at the school’s field.



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Mr. Shay stated that he will investigate as to how much power is needed for the equipment to see if it is

feasible to have the event held at the school’s field.

Mr. Iftikhar asked that if the Committee meetings are going to run over in time that the next committee

would be notified of the extension of time.

Old Business

No old business.

Public Session #2 – Non Agenda Items

Policy #0167; Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to five (5) minutes duration, during times

when an audience of ten (10) or more residents exists.

No Public Response.

Executive Session

A motion was presented by Najib Iftikhar, and seconded by Frank Shay, to accept the following

declaration of Executive Session as presented at 8:02 p.m.:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Stanhope Board of Education adopts the following resolution:

WHEREAS, the Open Public Meeting Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975 permits the exclusion of the

public from a meeting in certain circumstances; and

WHEREAS, the Stanhope Board of Education is of the opinion that such circumstances

presently exist;

NOW, THEREFOR, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stanhope Board of Education, County of Sussex,

and State of New Jersey, that a closed session of this Board of Education (where the public shall

be excluded) will be held at this time for the purpose of personnel.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the action of the Board with regard to the above entitled

matter shall be disclosed to the public at a later date and to the extent that the same is not

prejudicial to the interests of the parties involved and would not result in a possible invasion of

their right to privacy.


No: None

Abstain: None



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Re-Enter Public Session

A motion was presented by Frank Shay, and seconded by Jon Clauson, that the Stanhope Board of

Education return to Public Session at 9:03 p.m.:


No: None

Abstain: None

Adjournment

A motion was presented by Cynthia Percarpio, and seconded by Najib Iftikhar, that the Stanhope

Board of Education adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m.:


No: None

Abstain: None

Respectfully Submitted April 25, 2018

Gordon E. Gibbs

Board Secretary/Business Administrator

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