An Executive Session will be held for the purpose of discussing matters of attorney-client privilege. Formal action may be taken.

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1 24 Valley Road, Stanhope, New Jersey Media Center Annual Appointments & Adoptions Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call ( p.m.): Mr. Robert McCann, Interim Chief School Administrator Mrs. Susan Decker, Interim Business Administrator Mrs. Carissa Berkowicz, Interim Board Secretary Also attending: Faculty Community 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 Core Curriculum Content Standards. The Stanhope School District is committed to the development of our students and staff, so that individual aspirations can be achieved throughout their lifetime.

2 Executive Session Announcement An Executive Session will be held for the purpose of discussing matters of attorney-client privilege. Formal action may be taken. Presentations Correspondence (Agenda Items 1-5) 1. Rosalie Lamonte, State of New Jersey Department of Education (attachment #1) 2. Michelle Oliveri (attachment #2) 3. Melissa Laurie (attachment #3) 4. Sharon Anderson (attachment #4) 5. Eileen Kuczkuda (attachment #5) 6. Felice Walker (attachment #6) Interim Chief School Administrator s Report Mr. Robert McCann 1. HIB / ABS / Suspension Report 2. Flag Ceremony 3. Spring Concert 4. Stanhope Day 5. Honor Roll Breakfast 6. NJ Fest 7. Reptile Assembly 8. Boston Trip 9. 8 th Grade Picnic Personnel & Curriculum Committee Meeting Update (Chair) Business Services Committee Meeting Update (Chair) Policy Committee Meeting Update (Chair) Board President s Report Page 2 of 17

3 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. Travel & Workshop Reports (Agenda Items 1-3) 1. Felice Walker (attachment #7) 2. Sara O Neill (attachment #8) 3. Ashley Sargent and Lisa Benedetto (attachment #9) Minutes for Approval (Agenda Items 1 & 2; attachments located in minutes section) A motion was presented by, and seconded by, to approve the following: Upon recommendation of the Chief School Administrator, motion to approve the following: 1. May 15, 2013 Minutes 2. May 15, 2013 Executive Meeting Minutes Roll Call: Administrative Action Items (Agenda Item 1) A motion was presented by, and seconded by, to approve the following: Upon recommendation of the Chief School Administrator, motion to approve the following Administrative action items: Page 3 of 17

4 1. Approve the submission of the State of New Jersey Department of Education School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act Summary Report for the district. Roll Call: Policy Action Items (Agenda Items 1-2) A motion was presented by, and seconded by, to approve the following: Upon recommendation of the Chief School Administrator, motion to approve the following Policy action items: 1. Approve the first reading of the policies listed: (attachment #10) 2468 Independent Educational Evaluations 2. Approve the second reading of the policies listed: (attachment #11) 4432 Vacation, Holiday, Summer Schedule, Personal Days, Sick Leave 12-Month Secretarial/Clerical Support Staff 4433 Vacation, Holiday, Summer Schedule, Personal Days, Sick Leave 12-Month Maintenance/Custodial Staff Roll Call: Page 4 of 17

5 Education Action Items (Agenda Items 1-9) A motion was presented by, and seconded by, to approve the following: Upon recommendation of the Chief School Administrator, motion to approve the following Education action items: 1. Approve the class trips for the school year as per attached. (attachment #12) 2. Approve the Out of District placement for the Extended School Year to the Lake Drive School, Mountain Lakes Board of Education, for classified student number Contract agreement between the Mountain Lakes Board of Education and the Stanhope Board of Education shall commence on July 1, 2013 through July 26, 2013 at a cost of $6, plus all expenses for related services required by the IEP, tuition subject to State audit. 3. Approve the Out of District placement for the Extended School Year to the Lake Drive School, Mountain Lakes Board of Education, for classified student number Contract agreement between the Mountain Lakes Board of Education and the Stanhope Board of Education shall commence on July 1, 2013 through July 26, 2013 at a cost of $6, plus all expenses for related services required by the IEP, tuition subject to State audit. 4. Approve the Out of District placement for the Extended School Year to the Eisenhower Middle School, Roxbury Township Board of Education, for classified student number Contract agreement between the Roxbury Township Board of Education and the Stanhope Board of Education shall commence on July 1, 2013 through July 26, 2013 at a cost of $1, plus all expenses for related services required by the IEP, tuition subject to State audit. 5. Approve the Out of District placement for the Extended School Year to the Outreach Program Butler Campus Butler High School, Partnerships in Education, Inc., for classified student number Contract agreement between Partnership in Education, Inc. the Outreach Program and the Stanhope Board of Education shall commence on July 8, 2013 and not exceed 30 days of instruction for a cost of $9, plus all expenses for related services required by the IEP, tuition subject to State audit. 6. Approve the Out of District placement to the Eisenhower Middle School, Roxbury Township Board of Education, for classified student number Contract agreement between the Roxbury Township Board of Education and the Stanhope Board of Education shall commence on September 6, 2013 through June 30, 2014 at an annual cost of $13, plus all expenses for related services required by the IEP, tuition subject to State audit. 7. Approve the Out of District placement to the Outreach Program Stanhope Campus, Partnerships in Education, Inc., for classified student number Contract agreement between Partnership in Education, Inc. the Outreach Program and the Page 5 of 17

6 Stanhope Board of Education shall commence on September 4, 2013 through June 30, 2014 at a cost of $$56, plus all expenses for related services required by the IEP, tuition subject to State audit. 8. Approve the Out of District placement to the Northern Hills Academy, Sussex County Educational Services Commission, for classified student number Contract agreement between Sussex County Educational Services Commission and the Stanhope Board of Education shall commence September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 at an annual cost of $46, (SY only) plus all expenses for related services required by the IEP, tuition subject to State audit. 9. Approve the professional development requests as per attached. (attachment #13) Roll Call: Personnel Action Items (Agenda Items 1-30) A motion was presented by, and seconded by, to approve the following: Upon recommendation of the Chief School Administrator, motion to approve the following Personnel action items: 1. Accept, with regret, the resignation of Mr. Mario Della Fortuna, effective June 30, (attachment #14) 2. Approve the contractual appointment of Mr. Dennis Drake as Principal/Supervisor effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 at an annual salary of $96, and benefits as listed in contractual agreement. 3. Approve the appointment of H. Wayne Lynn as Interim Assistant Principal/Supervisor, from July 1, 2013 through August 15, 2013 at a rate of $ per diem. 4. Approve the transfer of Kelly Sonnett from Teacher-Preschool/Special Education to Teacher-Kindergarten, effective September 1, 2013 for the school year. 5. Approve the appointment of Deborah McNear, Teacher-Preschool at Step 1 BA - $49,050 effective September 1, 2013 for the school year. 6. Approve the appointment of Sara O Neill for the Fine Arts Coordinator Stipend during the school year at an annual contractual amount of $1, (attachment #15) Page 6 of 17

7 7. Approve the appointment of Carissa Berkowicz as Interim Board Secretary from July 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013 at a rate of $ per week. 8. Approve the appointment of Deborah McNear as the Preschool ESY Teacher for the 2013 Preschool extended school year program for 2.5 hours per day, not to exceed 18 days, at a rate of $25.00 per hour. 9. Approve the appointment of Patricia Vance as a classroom aide for the 2013 Preschool extended school year program for 2 hours per day, not to exceed 16 days, at a rate of $12.00 per hour. 10. Approve the appointment of Diana Hergert as a classroom aide for the 2013 Preschool extended school year program for 2 hours per day, not to exceed 16 days, at a rate of $12.00 per hour. 11. Approve the appointment of Karen Cihlar as Autistic ESY Teacher for the 2013 Autistic extended school year program, for 4.75 hours per day; not to exceed a total of 21 days; at a rate of $50.00 per hour. 12. Appointment of Amanda Duckworth as a classroom aide for the 2013 Autistic extended school year program for 4 hours per day, not to exceed 20 days, at a rate of $12.00 per hour. 13. Approve the appointment of Lisa Benedetto as a classroom aide for the 2013 Autistic extended school year program for 4 hours per day, not to exceed 20 days, at a rate of $12.00 per hour. 14. Approve the appointment of Justine Waldron as a classroom aide for the 2013 Autistic extended school year program for 4 hours per day, not to exceed 20 days, at a rate of $12.00 per hour. 15. Approve the appointment of Maryann Simpson as the nurse for the 2013 extended school year program for 4 hours per day, not to exceed 20 days, at a rate of $50.00 per hour. 16. Approve the following as substitute aides for the 2013 Preschool and Autistic extended school year program at the rate of $12.00 per hour: Sharon (Naedler) Casey Rosa Taddei Dawn Heinen Jamie Galdi Karen Connelly Lisa Antoniello Dolores Bollinger 17. Approve the following as substitute teachers for the 2013 Preschool and Autistic extended school year program at the rate of $17.50 per hour: Dawn Heinen Sara O Neill Karen Connelly Ellie Linder Jamie Galdi Sharon (Naedler) Casey Page 7 of 17

8 Dolores Bollinger 18. Approve the following teachers to attend Child Study Team Meetings on an as needed basis between July 1, 2013 and August 31, 2013 at a rate of $50.00 per hour: Courtney Pipher Heidi Truesdell Christina Rocco-Morrison Lisa Benedetto Ellie Linder Sherry Fehir Lori Frazell Kathy Morrison Amanda Forest 19. Approve the appointment of Shanon Walsh as the Speech Language Pathologist for the 2013 extended school year program, not to exceed 9 hours per week, at a rate of $50.00 per hour for six weeks in July and August Approve the appointment of Amy Guenzel as the Occupational Therapist for the 2013 extended school year program, not to exceed 7 hours per week, at a rate of $70.00 per hour for six weeks in July and August Approve the appointment of Janice Bunce-Escobar as the Physical Therapist for the 2013 extended school year program, not to exceed 4 hours per week, at a rate of $65.00 per hour for six weeks in July and August Approve the appointment of Meryl Pfeiffer as the School Psychologist for evaluations, not to exceed 30 hours between July 1, 2013 and August 31, 2013, at a rate of $60.00 per hour. 23. Approve the appointment of Shanon Walsh as the Speech Language Pathologist for speech evaluations, not to exceed 24 hours, between July 1, 2013 and August 31, 2013, at a rate of $50.00 per hour. 24. Approve the appointment of Amy Guenzel as the Occupational Therapist for OT evaluations, not to exceed 24 hours, between July 1, 2013 and August 31, 2013, at a rate of $70.00 per hour. 25. Approve the appointment of Janice Bunce-Escobar as the Physical Therapist for PT evaluations, not to exceed 18 hours, between July 1, 2013 and August 31, 2013, at a rate of $65.00 per hour. 26. Approve the following individuals for Mathematics Curriculum update and revisions effective through August 31, 2013, at a rate of $25.00 per hour, funded through Title IIA, not to exceed 40 hours per individual: Amanda Forest Karen Henry Trish Marra Lindsay Williams 27. Approve the following individuals as substitute custodial employees for the school year at a rate of $10.00 per hour: Linda Hoyer Page 8 of 17

9 John Standridge Richard Bissonette Keith Trowbridge Linda Duncan 28. Approve the following individuals as summer custodial employees between July 1, 2013 and August 31, 2013 at a rate of $10.00 per hour: Craig Ellard Kyle Walker Benjamin Scheer, (pending criminal history review) Linda Duncan 29. Approve the revised job description for Supervisor of Special Services. (attachment #16) 30. Approve the job description for Principal/Supervisor. (attachment #17) Roll Call: Business Services Action Items (Agenda Items 1-23) A motion was presented by, and seconded by, to approve the following: Upon recommendation of the Chief School Administrator, motion to approve the following Business Services action items: 1. Approve the line item appropriation transfers for the month of April 2013 as recommended by the Interim Chief School Administrator and the Interim Business Administrator. (attachment #18) 2. Approve the Treasurer s Report for the month of April (attachment #19) 3. Approve the Board Secretary s report for the month of April Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A: (c) that as of March 31, 2013, no line item account has encumbrances and expenditures, which in total exceed the line item appropriation in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A: (a). Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A: (c) 4, the Stanhope Board of Education, after review of the Board Secretary s and Treasurer s monthly financial reports certify that as of April 30, 2013 and upon consultation with Page 9 of 17

10 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: and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. (attachment #20) 4. Approve the May 11, 2013 through May 31, 2013 bill list in the amount of $384, (attachment #21) 5. Approve the June 1, 2013 through June 14, 2013 bill list in the amount of $300, (attachment #22) 6. Approve the April 1, 2013 through April 30, 2013 bill list for the Cafeteria Account in the amount of $18, (attachment #23) 7. Approve the April 1, 2013 through April 30, 2013 bill list for the Student Activity Account in the amount of $7, (attachment #24) 8. Approve the April 1, 2013 through April 30, 2013 bill list for the Eighth Grade Account in the amount of $ (attachment #25) 9. Approve the Use of Facilities as per attached. (attachment #26) 10. Approve the FY2013 IDEA Preschool funds for the salary of Dawn Heinen beginning May 1, 2013 through May 31, 2013 in the amount of $ Approve Triad Security Systems, Union, New Jersey, for the installation School Security Upgrades in the amount of $4,291.91, as per the proposal dated January 9, Approve Everase Corporation, Ivyland, Pennsylvania, for the installation of Dry Erase Boards in the amount of $10,006.20, as per the proposal dated April 25, Approve Tatbit Co., Butler, New Jersey, for electrical work in the Cafetorium in the amount of $1,487.40, as per the proposal dated June 10, Approve the purchase of an Auto Scrubber in the amount of $5, from Atra Janitorial Supply, Pompton Plains, New Jersey, as per the proposal dated February 20, Approve the purchase of a Wireless Clock System from Bingham Communications, Inc., Cedar Grove, New Jersey, in the amount of $9,995.00, as per the proposal dated May 13, Approve the Fire Alarm Service contract between the Stanhope Board of Education and Pro-Tec Systems, Inc. for inspection and maintenance services at the Valley Road School in the amount of $1, Approve the Fire Alarm Service contract between the Stanhope Board of Education and Pro-Tec Systems, Inc. for inspection and maintenance services at the Linden Avenue School in the amount of $1, Approve the Special Education Extended School Year Tuition Contract between Stanhope Board of Education and Wharton Borough Board of Education for student number from Wharton School District commencing September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, to attend the Stanhope Autistic Extended School Year Program prorated at a tuition rate of $3, plus all expenses for related services as required by IEP (OT - $187.50, Speech - $135.00, PT - $175.00, Aide - $1,040.00), tuition subject to State audit. Page 10 of 17

11 19. Approve the Preschool Program for the school year, operating Monday through Friday. Session rates for the half-day program are 5 days/week - $450.00/month; 4 days/week - $360.00/month; 3 days/week - $270.00/month. Session rates for the full-day program are 5 days/week - $720.00/month; 4 days/week - $576.00/month; 3 days/week - $432.00/month. This program will follow the Stanhope Public School calendar. 20. Approve the service agreement with the Sussex County Educational Services Commission to provide a Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, not to exceed 30 hours, between July 1, 2013 and August 31, 2013 at a rate of $75.00 per hour. 21. Designate Lakeland Bank as an additional depository of record for the Eighth Grade Account during the school year. 22. Approve the Amendment to the Agreement between Delta Dental of New Jersey Inc. and the Stanhope Board of Education establishing rates from July 1, 2013 to June 30, WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:21-2, N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-31, and N.J.S.A. 7F-41 permit a Board of Education to establish and/or deposit into certain reserve accounts at year end, and WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures, under the authority of the Commissioner of Education, which permit the Board of Education to transfer unanticipated excess current revenue of unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by Board resolution, and WHEREAS, the Stanhope Board of Education wishes to transfer unanticipated excess current year revenue of unexpended appropriations from the general fund into the capital reserve account at year end, and WHEREAS, the Stanhope Board of Education has determined that an amount not to exceed $50, is available for such purpose of transfer, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Stanhope Board of Education that it hereby authorizes the district s School Business Administrator to make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations. Roll Call: Page 11 of 17

12 Annual Appointments & Adoptions (Agenda Items 1-24) A motion was presented by, and seconded by, to approve the following: Upon recommendation of the Chief School Administrator, motion to approve the following Annual Appointments and Adoptions: 1. Appoint the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to act on behalf of the district for the required annual actions: a. Invest board funds at the most advantageous rate in compliance with all state laws and regulations effective July 1, 2013 to June 30, b. Make telephone, wire, or electronic transactions of the Board s financial accounts of deposit effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, c. Advertise for and receive bids for supplies, equipment, and services when required and in accordance with Public School Contract Law. d. Audit and approve any account and demand for payment prior to presentation to the Board as per N.J.S.A. 18A: e. Be bonded as per New Jersey State Law requirements. f. To authorize, in consultation and agreement with the Chief School Administrator, to process line item changes in compliance with required law between board meetings effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, BE IT RESOLVED that TD Bank, N.A. of New Jersey, be designated as the depository of record for the Stanhope Board of Education accounts, with the exception of the debt service account; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED investments can be secured in other bank holding current certificate of eligibility from the State of New Jersey Banking Association: TD Bank Depository Trust Lakeland Bank 3. Authorize the President, Vice President, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, and Treasurer of School Monies to sign warrants for the General Fund Account in agreement with the signature cards approved by the Board of Education effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, Authorize payroll deduction for Tax Shelter Investments to Lincoln National Life, AXA Equitable, Valic AIG and MetLife, effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, Authorize the Petty Cash Fund in the Main Office for $ with the Superintendent as the custodian, and a Petty Cash Fund in the Business Office for $ with the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary as the custodian, in accordance with school policy #6620. Each account has a $75.00 maximum limit per transaction. 6. Provide reimbursement at the prevailing N.J.O.M.B. rate per mile for all administrative and other school personnel for use of their private vehicle while traveling on official school business. Page 12 of 17

13 7. Appoint R&L Data Services as the district payroll service provider for the school year. 8. Approve that the Stanhope Board of Education recognizes the current postage rate and photocopy fee as stated in policy #8310 and not to exceed the amount as set by the Open Public Meeting Act N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1 (OPRA). Charges to the individuals will be at the discretion of the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary. 9. Appoint the following board official positions for the school year: ADA Officer Superintendent School Attendance Officer Principal Affirmative Action Officer Superintendent Gender Equity Officer Superintendent 504 Officer Principal Public Agency Compliance Officer Business Administrator Homeless Liaison Guidance Counselor Right-To-Know Officer Facilities Manager Custodian of Records Business Administrator Indoor Air Quality Officer Facilities Manager Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Facilities Manager Asbestos Management and PEOSA Facilities Manager Health and Safety Officer Principal Title I Representative Principal Purchasing Agent Business Administrator 10. Appoint Mrs. Susan Davis, Teacher, as the School Committee Improvement Person (SCIP) for the school. 11. Appoint the Superintendent, Principal, School Nurse, Guidance Counselor, or any other staff member designated by the Superintendent, approval to transport pupils in an emergency for the school year. 12. Approve the annual adoption of the policies, by-laws, and administrative procedures of the Stanhope Board of Education for the school year. 13. Recognize the Stanhope Education Association as the official organized bargaining unit for the school year, representing all non-administrative contractual certificated staff, including Guidance Counselor, School Nurse, and Child Study Team members. 14. Approve Substitute pay at the rate of $70.00/day for the first ten days of substituting and $75.00/day for each subsequent day renewable September 1 st of each school year and the Nurse s rate of $100.00/day for the school year. 15. Approve Substitute Secretary and Substitute Lunchroom pay at a rate of $10.00 per hour for the school year. 16. Approve Substitute Custodian pay at a rate of $10.00 per hour for the school year. 17. Approve Substitute Nurse pay at a rate of $ per diem for the school year. 18. Approve the Emergency Management Plan for the school year. 19. Approve the Emergency Shelters for the school year: Page 13 of 17

14 a. Lenape Valley Regional High School will serve as emergency shelter for Valley Road School when evacuation is necessary. b. Valley Road School will serve as emergency shelter for Lenape Valley Regional High School when evacuation is necessary. c. Valley Road School will serve as emergency shelter for Linden Avenue School when evacuation is necessary. 20. Approve the annual adoption of the Uniform Minimum Chart of Accounts for New Jersey Public Schools including all updates in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A: et seq. for the school year. 21. Approve the annual adoption of the Parliamentary Procedures for the school year. 22. Appoint the following individuals or firms in their respective positions for the school year: Goods and Services Cooperative Middlesex Regional Education Cooperative Fuel Oil Cooperative Hunterdon County Educational Services Energy Cooperative Alliance for Competitive Energy Services School Physician Dr. Joseph Casella Insurance Fund School Alliance Insurance Fund Insurance Agent of Record George Morville Environmental Consultant Aero Environmental Services, Inc. Security Alarm (Valley) Royal Systems Security Alarm (Linden) Meenan Security Health Insurance/ New Jersey School Employee Prescription Provider Health Benefits Program Dental Provider Delta Dental Educational Services Sussex County Educational Services Commission Morris County Educational Services Commission Appraisal Service Provider American Appraisal Associates, Inc. Policy Consultant Strauss Esmay Associates, LLC Auditor Nisivoccia LLP, CPA s Bond Counsel McManimon & Scotland, LLC Financial Advisor Phoenix Advisors Continuing Disclosure and Phoenix Advisors Dissemination Agent Attorney Matthew Giacobbe, Esq., of Cleary, Giacobbe Alfieri, Jacobs, LLC. School Photographer C&K Photography 23. Approve the annual adoption of the existing curriculum, courses of study, course guides, instructional materials, handbooks, and textbooks, as available through the Superintendent s office, currently being used immediately prior to this meeting, and are hereby continued in force. Page 14 of 17

15 24. Authorize the signature for school year as follows: Bank Description Signatories 3 Signatures Required TD Bank General Account Board President Board Secretary Treasurer 1 Signature Required TD Bank Payroll Account Board President Board Secretary 1 Signature Required TD Bank Agency Account Board President Board Secretary TD Bank Board Office Petty Cash 1 Signature Required Account Board Secretary 2 Signatures Required TD Bank Cafeteria Account Board Secretary Superintendent Principal/Supervisor 2 Signatures Required TD Bank Student Activity Account Board Secretary Superintendent Principal/Supervisor TD Bank Lakeland Bank Eighth Grade Account 2 Signatures Required Board Secretary Superintendent Principal/Supervisor New Business 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. Page 15 of 17

16 Executive Session A motion was presented by, and seconded by, to accept the following declaration of Executive Session as presented at 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 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 discussing matters of attorney-client privilege. 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. Voice Vote: Re-Enter Public Session A motion was presented by, and seconded by, that the Stanhope Board of Education return to Public Session at p.m.: Voice Vote: Page 16 of 17

17 Adjournment A motion was presented by, and seconded by, that the Stanhope Board of Education adjourn the meeting at p.m.: Voice Vote: Page 17 of 17