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RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF November 10, 2014 A work session meeting of the Board of Education was held on Monday evening, November 10, 2014 in the High School Cafeteria. Meeting was called to order by President Novosielski at 7:35 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. On roll call the following members were present: Mrs. Ahmed, Mr. Arce, Mr. Chu, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Lanni, Mrs. Librera, Mr. McLean, and Mr. Novosielski. Also present were Mr. Hurley and Mr. Kelly. N.J. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act was enacted to ensure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the meeting of public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this Act, the Rutherford Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time and place posted on the bulletin board outside the Borough Clerk's Office, mailed to the Herald, South Bergenite, and the Record newspapers, and filed with the Borough Clerk. MINUTES APPROVAL Work Session Meeting, November 3, 2014 Executive Session, November 3, 2014 No corrections. Minutes approved as recorded. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT: Mr. Hurley reported on the following: K-5 teacher conferences will be held later in the week and that schools will be closed on Friday as a result. Mrs. Shannon Hopkins will present the report of the Middle School committee at the December 8 Board Meeting. It is expected to conclude that a stand-alone Grade 6-8 school will provide the best opportunities for students. The report will provide insight into next steps. The Board will be asked to approve the concept and to authorize additional study. On January 14, the district will hold an information session in the Rutherford High School auditorium, for interested parents

Page 2 of 13 of the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2014 and residents, on PARCC testing, to discuss the theory behind it as well as the practical aspects. He received a letter earlier in the day from Mr. Thomas Lancaster, a Rutherford resident and candidate in the recent election, requesting that the recent School Performance Report be linked to the district s website and that any references to Rutherford High School s Blue Ribbon status indicate the year of the award. Mr. Hurley believes both are reasonable requests and will seek to address them. He noted that the Rutherford High School representative to the Board, Sean Sullivan, recently won at the Track and Field State meet. He noted that New Jersey was recently granted a one-year extension to meet the requirements of No Child Left Behind. REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Novosielski reminded the Board that their Board selfevaluations are due no later than November 15. He further reported that following last week s elections, results are still unofficial, but it appears that the incumbents were reelected. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (Action Items Only) 7:53 P.M. None. NEW BUSINESS (Action to be Taken) PERSONNEL: Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mrs. Jones to move the following resignations, retirements, salary adjustments, reassignments, appointments, etc., as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, pending approval from the State Department of Education, subject to the New Jersey Criminal Background Check and other legal requirements. Approved by Voice Vote. [8-0] Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mrs. Jones to approve Personnel Items #1 thru #15: NANCY KENNY 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to accept with regret, the retirement of Nancy Kenny, English teacher at Rutherford High School, effective January 1, 2015.

Page 3 of 13 of the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2014 SERVICE PROVIDERS 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION for the Child Study Team to utilize the services of the following service providers for the 2014-2015 school year: Specialty Name Fee ABA Home Instructors Cockcroft, Kathleen $35 per hour Curley, Megan Nardelli, Laura Canova, Rosemarie Freudenberg, Adriane Sabale, Jacqueline Bijak, Krystyna Van Dien, Linda Rosamilia, Diane Wenzelberg, Cathy Griffiths, Carolyn ABA Home Program Coord. Canova, Rosemarie $39 per hour Sabale, Jacqueline Bijak, Krystyna Freudenberg, Adriane Home Programming Decker, Lynn $35 per hour Collins, Megan Smallstey, Stephanie Listening Program Van Dien, Linda $35 per hour Reading Inst. 1:1 DeSanto, Jennifer $35 per hour Social Skills Grompone, Peter $35 per hour Freudenberg, Adriane $35 per hour INDEPENDENT Learning Network Association $400 LDT-C Evaluation w/report EVALUATIONS (Helen Roscoe) Comprehensive Educational Services Frank Falcone $400 LDT-C Evaluation w/report Excel Educational Testing & $400 LDT-C Evaluation w/report Resources, LLC Margaret Tiffner $80 per hour consultation services Dr. Rocco R. Recchione, Ed.D. $400 LDT-C Evaluation w/report $75 per hour consultation services

Page 4 of 13 of the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2014 KATHERINE BONGIOVANNI SALARY LEVEL CHANGES 3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve Katherine Bongiovanni, as a leave replacement elementary teacher at Union School, effective November 10, 2014 through June 30, 2015 at the annual salary of $53,442 (step 1, level 3) pro-rated. This is a leave replacement position. 4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following level change effective September 1, 2014 due to additional credits: Danielle Angelson From: $50,805 (step 2, level 2) To: $53,840 (step 2, level 3) ARACELIS MACHADO HOME INSTRUCTORS 5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve Aracelis Machado, as a part-time bus driver, for 4.9 hours per day at the hourly rate of $24.00 (step 1) effective November 11, 2014. This is a new position. 6. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following home instructors for the 2014-2015 school year at the hourly rate of $35.00 effective November 11, 2014: Robert Giarraffa Stephanie Smallstey SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS 7. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2014-2015 school year effective November 11, 2014 at the per diem rate of $80.00 and in accordance with the law: Kaitlyn Mastrofilippo Blenda Johansen Alicia Rodriguez Jacqueline Nodarse Magda Mekail Lauren Barnaba Mindy Zitzmann Jianna Muscio Patrick Walsh Ava Coccaro

Page 5 of 13 of the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2014 SUBSTITUTE TEACHER 8. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to ASSISTANTS approve the following substitute teacher assistants for the 2014-2015 school year effective November 11, 2014 at the hourly rate of $10.00: Blenda Johansen Alicia Rodriguez Jacqueline Nodarse Lauren Barnaba Mindy Zitzmann Jianna Muscio Patrick Walsh Ava Coccaro COACHING ASSIGNMENTS 9. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve/rescind the following coaching assignments for the 2014-2015 school year: Rescind: Danica Miller Edward Guy Approve: Edward Guy Katherine Bertrand Girls Varsity Basketball Coach Girls JV Basketball Coach Girls Varsity Basketball Coach $7,905 (step 1) Volunteer Assistant Swim coach ELIZABETH GILMORE LINDSAY RICHMOND TARA MOTYKA 10. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the continuation of Elizabeth Gilmore, as a long term substitute elementary science teacher for Pierrepont, Union, Lincoln and Washington Schools through December 23, 2014. 11. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to adjust the child rearing leave of absence return date for Lindsay Richmond, Business Education teacher at Rutherford High School, from June 30, 2015 to June 15, 2015. 12. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve Tara Motyka, Library Media Specialist at Pierrepont School effective January 5, 2015 through June 30, 2015 at the annual salary of $71,572 (step 10, level 5) pro-rated. This is a replacement position.

Page 6 of 13 of the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2014 TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENTS 13. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following travel reimbursements for the 2014-2015 school year: Name Position Name of Activity Dates Fee Trans. Meals Lodgings Other Margit Smith Teacher Singapore Math 12/11/14 $249 $20 none none none Ellen Gittleson Teacher Speech Conference 12/8-9/14 $389 none none none none David Frazier Supervisor DAANJ Workshop 3/23-27/15 $400 $75 none none none Sarah Rylick Teacher Center for Literacy 12/12/14 $150 $31.60 none none none Rachel Mejias Teacher Center for Literacy 12/12/14 $150 $24 none none none Laurie Sabatino Teacher Teaching & Learning 11/14/14 $165 none none none none Shannon Hopkins Supervisor Section 504 03/12/15 $189.99 none none none none Nicole Zayatz Teacher Math Modeling 03/10/14 $195 $25 none none none Helene Wetzel Teacher NJLearns 10/24/14 $225 none none none none Rufina Rodriguez Teacher College Board 11/1/14 N/A $50 Connie DeFazio Teacher Music State Conf. 02/19-21/15 $150 $20 none none none Kristy DelMastro Teacher Singapore Math 12/11/14 $249 $25 none none none STEPHANIE NATIELLO ALFORD ANDERSON 14. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve Stephanie Natiello, as Art Teacher at Pierrepont School effective January 5, 2015 through June 30, 2015 at the annual salary of $53,442 (step 1, level 3) pro-rated. This is a replacement position. 15. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve Alford Anderson as School Resource Officer for the Rutherford School District effective December 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Mr. Hurley noted that Detective Anderson has been a great asset to the district and will be again going forward. Mr. Novosielski and Mr. McLean asked to consider an appropriate way to welcome Detective Anderson back to the district and to thank Chief Russo, Mayor De Salvo and the Borough Council for their efforts to re-establish the position. Roll Call Vote on Personnel Items #1 thru #15: Mrs. Ahmed aye Mrs. Jones aye Mr. McLean aye Mr. Arce aye Mrs. Lanni aye Mr. Novosielski aye Mr. Chu aye Mrs. Librera aye CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION:

Page 7 of 13 of the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2014 Motion by Mrs. Jones, seconded by Mr. Chu to approve Curriculum and Instruction Items #1 thru #10: HOME INSTRUCTION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN NURSING SERVICES PLAN NJQSAC OUT-OF-DISTRICT PLACEMENTS 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve home instruction for the following students (names on file in the office of the superintendent): Student #13118 effective 10/14/14 Student #11388 effective 10/17/14 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the 2014-2015 District Professional Development Plan. (See attached.) 3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the 2014-2015 Rutherford District Nursing Services Plan. (See attached.) 4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to attest to the Accuracy of the NJQSAC Statement of Assurance for the 2014-2015 school year. 5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the attached list of contracts for tuition and other services provided for out-of-district placements for the 2014-2015 school year. HARASSMENT/INTIMIDATION 6.BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION BULLYING DECISION to affirm the Superintendent s decision in HIB investigation #2014-002, for the reasons set forth in the Superintendent s decision to the students parents, and directs the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to transmit a copy of the Board s decision to the affected students parents. HARASSMENT/INTIMIDATION 7.BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION BULLYING DECISION to affirm the Superintendent s decision in HIB investigation #2014-003, for the reasons set forth in the Superintendent s decision to the students parents, and directs the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to transmit a copy of the Board s decision to the affected students parents. HARASSMENT/INTIMIDATION 8.BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION BULLYING DECISION to affirm the Superintendent s decision in HIB investigation #2014-004, for the reasons set forth in the Superintendent s decision to the students parents, and directs the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to transmit a copy of the Board s decision to the affected students parents.

Page 8 of 13 of the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2014 HARASSMENT/INTIMIDATION 9.BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION BULLYING DECISION to affirm the Superintendent s decision in HIB investigation #2014-005, for the reasons set forth in the Superintendent s decision to the students parents, and directs the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to transmit a copy of the Board s decision to the affected students parents. HARASSMENT/INTIMIDATION 10.BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION BULLYING DECISION to affirm the Superintendent s decision in HIB investigation #2014-006, for the reasons set forth in the Superintendent s decision to the students parents, and directs the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to transmit a copy of the Board s decision to the affected students parents. Roll Call Vote on Curriculum and Instructions Items #1 thru #10: Mrs. Ahmed aye Mrs. Jones aye Mr. McLean aye Mr. Arce aye Mrs. Lanni aye Mr. Novosielski aye Mr. Chu aye Mrs. Librera aye FINANCE: Motion by Mr. McLean, seconded by Mr. Arce to approve Finance Items #1 thru #6: APPROVAL OF BILLS 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the bills listed below be approved. Accounts Payable 603,314.54 Offline Checks 386,047.10 Food Service Checks 0.00 Payroll 0.00 General Activities 1,101.49 Total 990,463.13 DONATION EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT AGREEMENT CONTRACT 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to accept, with gratitude, the donation of 30 Dell Chromebooks, chargers and storage cart totaling $12,087.09 from the Lincoln School PTA. 3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to agree to the contract with the Department of Children and Families Office of Education to educate student #13069 at a rate of $1,185.30 per month from 9/1/14 thru 6/30/15. 4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION

Page 9 of 13 of the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2014 AWARDS NCLB (Board) to authorize the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to enter into contracts, using state contracts and/or cooperative pricing agreements, on behalf of the Board in amounts equal to or greater than $17,500 but not to exceed $36,000. 5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve submission of an amendment to the FY2015 NCLB grant application in the following amounts: Title IA $4,095 Title IIA $4,106 Title III - Immigrant $4,582 LEASE PURCHASE BID SOLICITATION 6. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION WHEREAS, the Rutherford Board of Education has determined to Fund the acquisition of a pickup truck and three (3) school buses, including financing and all incidental or related costs (the "Equipment") by means of a lease purchase financing for a term that does not exceed five (5) years pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:20-4.2(f), N.J.S.A. 18A:20-4.2(h) and N.J.S.A. 18A:18A- 1 et. seq.; and WHEREAS, the Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission (MRESC) will serve as bid coordinator to conduct a competitive bid for the lease purchase financing to finance the cost of the Equipment; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the procedures set forth in N.J.S.A 18A:18A-1 et. seq. ( Public School Contract Law ) and the regulations promulgated thereunder, a notice of the bid will be published and bids are scheduled to be returned to the Business Administrator who will determine the lowest responsive and responsible bidder to purchase the lease from the Board (hereinafter referred to as the Purchaser ); and WHEREAS, the Board anticipates entering into a lease purchase agreement (the Lease ) and other related documents with the Purchaser in an amount not to exceed $252,000 to finance the Equipment; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to authorize the delegation of the award of the bid to the Business Administrator and further authorizes the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to prepare and to execute the Lease and certain other documents and

Page 10 of 13 of the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2014 agreements necessary or incidental to the transactions contemplated thereby; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, as follows: Section 1. Section 2. Section 3. Section 4. The Board hereby determines to finance the Equipment by means of a lease purchase financing in a principal amount not exceeding $252,000 in accordance with the requirements of the Public School Contracts Law. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary, MRESC, and other appropriate representatives of the Board (the "Professionals") are hereby authorized to prepare the necessary timetables and bid documents and other related documents as may be necessary and to take other steps necessary to prepare for and to implement the proposed financing. The Board hereby authorizes the publication of the request for bid in accordance with the requirements of the Public School Contracts Law in order to prepare for the proposed transaction. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary is authorized to award the bid and the Lease to the lowest bidder in accordance with the bid proposals submitted to the Business Administrator, which winning bid proposal will be retained on file in the Business Administrator s office. The Purchaser s interest rate will be held fixed for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of the bid. If the closing does not occur within thirty (30) days for the date of the bid, the interest rate will be calculated in accordance with the index rate set forth in the bid specifications. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary is hereby authorized to negotiate, execute and deliver, subject to the review of Board Counsel, the Lease, an agent or an escrow agreement, an assignment agreement, if necessary, and such other documents as may be necessary to consummate the transaction. Specifically the Board authorizes the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to establish an escrow account for the deposit of the lease proceeds and to direct the deposit and investment of the lease proceeds in the escrow for the term of the lease in accordance with the requirements of law. The Board hereby authorizes and directs the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to approve any changes, additions, or deletions to the Lease or such other documents as may, in the judgment of Board Counsel, be necessary or advisable, such approval to be evidenced by the execution of the Lease or

Page 11 of 13 of the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2014 such other documents by the Business Administrator/Board Secretary. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary is also authorized to pay any agreed upon fees of the escrow agent. The Board President and/or Business Administrator and/or Board Secretary are also authorized and directed to take on behalf of the Board such other actions as shall be necessary and appropriate to accomplish the lease purchase financing for the Equipment in accordance with the terms of the lease and this resolution and pursuant to the terms of the agreements and instruments authorized to be prepared hereby and to accomplish the performance of the obligations of the Board in respect thereto. Section 5. Section 6. Section 7. Section 8. The payment of rent or other monies due under the Lease shall be made only from the General Fund of the Board. Neither the Board nor any agency, department or political subdivision thereof shall be obligated to pay any sum to the Purchaser under the Lease from any taxing source for the payment of any sums due under the Lease unless an appropriation is made in a duly approved budget of the Board. The Lease shall set forth the term of the lease purchase agreement for the Equipment, the rental payments to be paid by the Board in respect thereof and the dates on which such rent shall be due and payable. The Board hereby covenants that it will comply with any conditions subsequently imposed by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code ), in order to preserve the exemption from taxation of interest on the Lease, including the requirement to rebate all net investment earnings on the gross proceeds above the yield on the Lease, if applicable. The Board authorizes the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to act and determine on behalf of the Board whether the Lease will be designated as bank qualified within the meaning of Section 265 of the Code. The Board hereby declares its intent to issue the lease in the expected maximum principal amount of the Lease set forth herein and to use the proceeds of the Lease to pay or reimburse expenditures for the costs of the purpose for which the Lease is authorized herein. This resolution is a declaration of intent within the meaning and for the purposes of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2 or any successor provisions of federal income tax law. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

Page 12 of 13 of the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2014 Roll Call Vote on Finance Items #1 thru #6: Mrs. Ahmed aye, abstained Mrs. Jones aye Mr. McLean aye on ck #-013325 Mr. Arce aye Mrs. Lanni aye Mr. Novosielski aye Mr. Chu aye Mrs. Librera aye POLICY: Motion by Mrs. Librera, seconded by Mrs. Lanni to approve Policy Items #1 thru #4: LOCAL WELLNESS/ 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to NUTRITION approve the following revisions to Policy #3542.1 Local Wellness/Nutrition on second reading. (See attached.) ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION BY SCHOOL STAFF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION BY SCHOOL STAFF STUDENT ACCESS TO AND USE OF NETWORKED INFORMATION 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following new Policy #4119.26 Electronic Communication by School Staff on second reading. (See attached) 3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following new Policy #4219.26 Electronic Communication by School Staff on second reading. (See attached.) 4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following revisions to Policy #6142.10 Student Access to and Use of Networked Information Resources Rutherford Public Schools on second reading. (See attached.) Roll Call Vote on Policy Items #1 thru #4: Mrs. Ahmed aye Mrs. Jones aye Mr. McLean aye Mr. Arce aye Mrs. Lanni aye Mr. Novosielski aye Mr. Chu aye Mrs. Librera aye BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: Motion by Mr. Arce, seconded by Mrs. Jones to approve Building and Grounds Items #1 thru #3: AHERA RIGHT TO KNOW 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following proposal for services provided by ER&M/ENVIROVISION to oversee and implement the annual and tri-annual requirements in compliance with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act [AHERA]. The fee associated with these services is $5850, plus $20 per person for awareness training. 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following proposal for Right to Know services

Page 13 of 13 of the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2014 provided by ER&M/ENVIROVISION for fiscal year 2014/2015. The fee associated with these services is: $9000. RIGHT TO KNOW DATA ENTRY 3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following proposal for Right to Know Data Entry services provided by ER&M/ENVIROVISION for the fiscal year 2014/2015 at a total fee of $3000. Roll Call Vote on Building and Grounds Items #1 thru #3: Mrs. Ahmed aye Mrs. Jones aye Mr. McLean aye Mr. Arce aye Mrs. Lanni aye Mr. Novosielski aye Mr. Chu aye Mrs. Librera aye OLD BUSINESS: (No action to be Taken) Mr. Novosielski reported that following last week s interviews with candidates for the open Board seat, the Board appointed Mr. Greg Recine, who will be sworn in at the December 8 meeting. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: No Report Given. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: 8:23 P.M. No one spoke. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Mr. McLean, seconded by Mrs. Librera that an Executive Session be held at 8:23 P.M. for the purpose of discussing Student Matters. Action will not be taken. The Board expects to return within 30 minutes. The Board returned at 8:56 P.M. Approved by Voice Vote. [8-0] ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Mr. McLean, seconded by Mrs. Jones that the meeting be adjourned at 8:57 P.M. Approved by Voice Vote. [8-0] Respectfully submitted, Joseph P. Kelly Business Administrator/Board Secretary