Belleville Board of Education BELLEVILLE, NEW JERSEY MINUTES REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 22, 2016 MEMBERS PRESENT: John Rivera, Patricia Dolan, Nelson Barrera, Christine Lamparello, and Lillian Torres. MEMBERS EXCUSED: Raymond Kuebler and Ralph Vellon ALSO PRESENT: Richard D. Tomko, Superintendent of Schools Thomas Egan, State Monitor Wayne Demikoff, Interim Board Secretary/Business Administrator Joseph D. Castellucci Jr., Board Counsel The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by the president of the Board of Education, Mr. Rivera. Mr. Rivera called for the flag salute and for a moment of silent thought and reflection after which he stated that the meeting had been posted and announced in accordance with Chapter 231, P.L. 1975. Roll Call by Board Secretary: Raymond Kuebler and Ralph Vellon excused. Approval of Minutes (Closed session and Public): June 20, 2016 Moved by Mrs. Torres, seconded by Ms. Dolan, the Board passed the minutes of June 20, 2016 closed and public meetings by a vote of 5-0. Items presented by Administration: Dr. Richard D. Tomko: Completed first part of stem lab. Thank you to Superintendent’s Report: teachers who helped with the policy committee. Elementary Positive Behavioral Program Stakeholder Committees: Asking for volunteers to join committees. Re-Districting & School Renaming 2015-2016 Retirements: Linda Adamo Patrice Hermes Judith Apple Raymond Jacobus Mary Ellen Burns Patricia Mezzo Ann Calabrese Mariann Moran John Cooke Celia Nakashian Laura Curran Rose Papa Suzanne Di Giacomo Helen Trefsger Walter Fabian Deborah Weyland Report from State Monitor Thomas Egan – State Investigations making progress. Auditors will be initiating audit. Should be complete in October. Moved by Mrs. Torres, seconded by Mrs. Lamparello, to open Public Participation.
Belleville Board of Education BELLEVILLE, NEW JERSEY MINUTES REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 22, 2016 MEMBERS PRESENT: John Rivera, Patricia Dolan, Nelson Barrera, Christine Lamparello, and Lillian Torres. MEMBERS EXCUSED: Raymond Kuebler and Ralph Vellon ALSO PRESENT: Richard D. Tomko, Superintendent of Schools Thomas Egan, State Monitor Wayne Demikoff, Interim Board Secretary/Business Administrator Joseph D. Castellucci Jr., Board Counsel The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by the president of the Board of Education, Mr. Rivera. Mr. Rivera called for the flag salute and for a moment of silent thought and reflection after which he stated that the meeting had been posted and announced in accordance with Chapter 231, P.L. 1975. Roll Call by Board Secretary: Raymond Kuebler and Ralph Vellon excused. Approval of Minutes (Closed session and Public): June 20, 2016 Moved by Mrs. Torres, seconded by Ms. Dolan, the Board passed the minutes of June 20, 2016 closed and public meetings by a vote of 5-0. Items presented by Administration: Superintendent’s Report: Dr. Richard D. Tomko: Completed first part of stem lab. Thank you to teachers who helped with the policy committee. Elementary Positive Behavioral Program Stakeholder Committees: Asking for volunteers to join committees. Re-Districting & School Renaming 2015-2016 Retirements: Linda Adamo Judith Apple Mary Ellen Burns Ann Calabrese John Cooke Laura Curran Suzanne Di Giacomo Walter Fabian Patrice Hermes Raymond Jacobus Patricia Mezzo Mariann Moran Celia Nakashian Rose Papa Helen Trefsger Deborah Weyland Report from State Monitor – Thomas Egan State Investigations making progress. Auditors will be initiating audit. Should be complete in October. Moved by Mrs. Torres, seconded by Mrs. Lamparello, to open Public Participation.