Peace. >> The notice of this meeting has been forwarded to the Aspberry Park Press, the Beacon, and placed in the foyer of each Barnagate Township School in the Barnagut Township Municipal Building, and has been filed with the Barnett Township Municipal Clerk in conjunction with the Open Public Meeting Act, NJSA 104-10.
>> Uh, roll call, please. >> Miss Churnney is not present. Miss Continanza, >> here. >> Mr. Fedorzic, >> here. >> Miss Genie, >> here. >> Mr. Hearn, >> here. >> Miss MSA >> here. Mr. Tarnowski is not present. Miss Washburn
>> here. >> And Mr. Sarno >> here. >> We have a quorum. >> Thank you. Please join us in the flag. >> To the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God,
indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. All right. Item number five on our agenda is the approval of the agenda. No changes, I believe. >> No changes. >> Okay. So, can I get a motion to approve it as it stands? >> So, moved.
>> Second. >> Roll call. >> Miss Continanza. >> Yes. >> Mr. Fedoriz. >> Yes. >> Miss Jeanie? >> Yes. >> Mr. Hearn? >> Yes. >> Miss Msa? >> Yes. >> Miss Washburn? >> Yes. >> And Mr. Sarno? >> Yes. >> Motion carried.
>> Thank you. Item six on the agenda is approval of minutes. We have two minutes, regular session and executive from last month. I know there was some changes to the executive. Everyone's aware of that, the changes that were made. It was an email that went out about it. So, can I get a motion to
approve those two, please? >> So moved. >> Second or roll call. >> Miss Continza. >> Yes. >> Mr. Fedorzic. >> I'm going to abstain. I did see the email go through, but I didn't get a chance to review it.
>> Miss Genie, >> yes. >> Mr. Hearn, >> yes. >> Miss MSA, >> yes. >> Miss Washburn, >> yes. >> Mr. Sarno, >> yes. >> Motion carried. >> Thank you. Um, next up on our agenda is
Sanders. >> All right, Miss Camarada, please come up to the D. >> Um, last thing. >> Yeah. Good evening. The Upstander program is a wonderful opportunity to recognize and celebrate
students districtwide who demonstrate a specific Bengal Prague trait. These traits continue to enhance the positive climate in our schools and support the growth and success of our students both at home and at school. This month, our students exemplify nurturing for the N
in Bangal pride. We are excited to recognize their kindness, empathy, and genuine care for others. Their nurturing nature helps create a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and encouraged to thrive. When you hear your name, please
come forward and join board president Mr. Sarno and Superintendent Dr. Lwis to receive your plaque. First, we have Lily Silverman from Brigade High School. When a new student with special needs joined the class, Lily went out of her way to include her in a conversation.
Despite not knowing each other beforehand, the two students formed an immediate and genuine connection without any facilitation. After observing this beautiful interaction, it was learned that Lily hopes to pursue a further a future working with children with special needs. She has since taken the initiative to meet with the student
periodically under the supervision of a staff member to continue building their friendship and create art together. Lily's inclusivity, kindness, and compassion truly reflect her nurturing spirit, which is evident when she moved to tears of happiness. Congratulations, Lily.
Next, we have Marilles Diaz from Russell Breman Middle School. Marilles continually demonstrates a nurturing spirit in everything she does. Her quiet confidence and peaceful presence bring comfort to those around her. She checks in on others, notices
when someone is absent, and thoughtfully reminds people of joyful memories they've shared. Through her care and attentiveness, Marilles helps create a warm, supportive community where everyone feels valued. Congratulations, Marilles. Oh, yeah. Stay up here. Big group photo.
Next, we have Emma Dyer from Robert Oop. Emma is a kind, empathetic, and warm child who consistently volunteers to help others. She shows compassion and is always willing to work with students who don't have a partner or assist those who are unsure of what to do. When the
teacher is unable to walk to certain students their bus, she steps in without being asked. Emma is a special member of the class, and both staff and students admire her caring nurture, her caring nature, and positive personality. Congratulations, Emma. Next we have Liam Gashlin from Joseph T.
Donahghue School. Liam is the kind of student every teacher is grateful to have in the classroom. He consistently demonstrates kindness and empathy toward his friends, classmates, teachers, and all the adults he interacts with. He is always willing to help whenever he can, and he continues to shine as a truly caring and
nurturing individual. Liam is an exceptional kid. Congratulations, Liam. Next, we have Alana Demora from Cecil S. Collins School. Alana deserves the nurturing award recognition because she is always kind, supportive, and eager to help her
classmates. She is often the first to lend a hand and show compassion to others, helping to create a positive and caring environment for everyone around her. Congratulations, Alana. Next, we have Sophia Scotto D. Carlo from Lillian M. Dumpy School.
Oh, so cute. Sophia is a nurturing and caring member of her classroom community. She is always the first to lend a helping hand. Whether it's zipping a friend's coat, helping a classmate move safely around the room, or encouraging others as they learn to pedal on the bikes, Sophia naturally
takes the younger students under her wing, showing kindness, patience, and leadership every day. Congratulations, Sophia. And then we have Joina de Chrispharo from Joy. Yay.
Joby is the sweetest classmate. She walks while holding hands, hugs her friends, and has been doing an amazing job in buddy class. She made so many friends there, and the girls absolutely adore her. Joina is truly a loving and caring girl, making her very deserving of this month's nurturing award.
Congratulations, Joey. You won. >> Look over here. >> Lana. >> Lana. >> Everyone over here. >> Look at Mr. Work. >> Good job. >> Great job.
>> Congratulations. >> CONGRATULATIONS. SHE'S MAKING HER. >> Miss Continza, can you please come up? >> We we love to embarrass people, but no, we like to recognize people. Uh, ask Miss Continza, our board vice president, to please come up.
I'd like to take a moment on behalf of the board to recognize Miss Continza for accomplishing her certified board member through New Jersey School Board's uh administration. The certified board member is the second level New Jersey school board member academy
certification program. Areas of study are designed to give members a firm foundation in the essential governance skills needed to carry out their responsibilities. So congratulations to you. And >> well, we in order to earn the
certification, a board member has to have at least 20 cumulative board member academy credits, attend at least four county meetings, attend at least one annual New Jersey schoolboard workshop, attend at least one delegate workshop, attend at least one statewide or regional professional program, and
complete at least three years of full service on a local board of education. So again, congratulations, Dorene. We just wanted to recognize That was a surprise. Congratulations. That was a surprise. >> Congratulations. >> Oh, that was quick with the Nothing else
there. Right. All right. Um, next item on our agenda is our student representative. Each month we invite the student representative to join us and fill us in on district highlights, student happenings and activities throughout the uh school district. So,
Miss Kaylee Jansen, floor is yours. >> Good evening, everyone. For those of you who may not know me, my name is Kaylee Jansen. I'm a senior at Barnagate High School this year, and I have the honor of representing Barnagett's entire student body. There was another student advisory meeting last Tuesday. We had
discussed the reminders that have been sent just to make sure they are being helpful. We also discussed the school's plan for a new AI elective class, some for it, others not. I do not understand how this class is beneficial to anyone. It feels that it's going to take away
from how students learn. Also seems to condone AI use in the classroom which contradicts the current policy. It is only going to affect our building block of education as it is dumbing down the work ethic of our students since they will have and continue to use AI to do
the work for them. The entire concept of this program that is being pushed for is just allowing for those actions to continue to happen. Last Thursday was the annual powderpuff game. Our Lady Bengals played phenomenally. Seniors took the win against freshman. The sophomores took
the win against the juniors and would go on to win against the seniors. Congratulations to the Lady Bengals of class of 2028. SGA held a food drive for Barnagate Food Pantry as a way to give back to our community. I'm happy to say we got lots
of donations and they were brought yesterday to the pantry. Winter sports are starting up, many of them holding tryyouts this week. This in this includes boys and girls basketball. The swim team has started practice. Our boys and girls bowling team had their first
match yesterday against Point Burrow. The girls varsity took home a victory. Some of our seniors have committed to colleges and a signing was held on November 12th. Congratulations to them. That's all from me. I hope everyone has a happy Thanksgiving and thank you for your time.
>> Thank you very much, Miss Jansen. Greatly appreciate it. Um, next on our agenda is the BEA liaison, which I do not believe is here this month, so pass over that. Um, item 10 on the agenda is State New Jersey School Board's representative and Ocean County New
Jersey school boards representative. I don't know if you do both or >> Yeah, I got it. >> All right, Miss Continenta. >> Okay. Um, I am not the delegate. Miss Churnney is, but I'm just going to report out for her tonight. Um, the annual delegate assembly met at the
conference center in Mercer on November 22nd. There were three resolutions that were put forth to the delegate. The first resolution was um submitted by Del Ram Board of Education in Burlington County. the
purpose of the new policy language for adoption by the delegate assembly. Um that the purpose resolution requested that the NG NJ NJSBA support a limitation on the period of time for which a board member and charter school
trustee criminal history can be reviewed and that support language that would consider the nature of the crime committed before a board member or charter school trustee could be permanently disqualified from service. That resolution was withdrawn. The
second resolution was from the Clifton Public School District um board of education. They proposed a new policy language supporting the belief that there should be universal free school meals for all preK through 12 students
in New Jersey. That resolution passed. Um the third resolution is from the Bridgewater Raritan School District proposed a new policy language supporting the belief that science, technology, engineering, and math, STEM
education would be integrated into aspects of preK through 12 curricula for all New Jersey students. that uh vote failed but they are going back and they are going to um reward that uh
resolution and bring it back. Um at this meeting they also the nominating committee appointed Michael Jacobs from Richville um board of education as the new NJSBA president and that was it. I
had a question on that. M I know you're not there, but for the >> No, I was you were there. Okay. The STEM piece of it, can you elaborate on what the lang what the issue was with the language >> with the STEM? >> Yeah. >> It just seemed that she um one of the
delegates put this resolution to the um to the delegate board and her board members didn't support it. So, they want to go back and and and rework the language on it. um they with they tried
to withdraw it, people wouldn't let them and then we wound up just not me but Sandra um voting on this resolution the way it is and it failed. >> Thank you. >> So yeah, so these resolutions, yeah, they they go to the state, but that
doesn't necessarily mean it's going to happen. It just means that they're supporting them. >> I'm just curious if there was I can look into it. Is there financial implications? You know, is it is it potentially going to turn into an unfunded mandate and that's what we're trying to prevent, >> right? Yeah. It was it was kind of like
more people were saying about finance and some felt that um they they were kind of more like oh well there's too much technology in the STEM and not enough mathematics. So they were kind of like saying we need
to focus more in on the mathematics than the technology. So >> thank you. Okay, no problem. >> All right, thank you, Miss Continza. Um, and there was nothing on the county, right? I don't think there was any. >> Um, no, we're meeting I think
>> that our next upcoming meeting is on December 4th. It is hybrid. >> December 4th. >> Okay. All right. Thank you. All right. Next on our agenda is item 12, committee discussions. Each month, chairperson gives a report of what happened in their committee this previous month and we
will store finance. Uh, Miss Tornowski is a chair, but I believe Miss Continent is going to give the report. >> Okay. Um, the finance committee met on November 19th. The finance committee reviewed and approved several routine financial actions for the district,
including payroll for October 15th and October 30th and two November bills list. There were key discussions from the committee on the November bills list. Um, you'll see financial reports. The committee reviewed and approved transfers through October 31st. There's
a board secretary report and a treasury report all on for approval tonight. We have some donations. Notable donations include winter coats, gift cards for families, keyboards for belt school. Um,
uh, JR OC dog tags, cl mart support, and contributions to student lunch balances. Um, additional approval to for tonight is tuition receiving contracts, the annual comprehensive maintenance plan
and health and safety evaluations for all schools. under legal services. Machado Law Group uh contract is rescended effective December 31st and um we have a new um
law group um clean education law is appointed as special education council from January 1st through June 30th to ensure continuity in ongoing cases. That's on um tonight for approval. A
formal RFV, a formal RFP will be issued in the spring. Also on tonight for approval are the annual DRTS report submission and approval to apply for the Patrick Lee farmtoschool grant.
Um supporting a greenhouse nutrition education and farm-toschool learning. Um, I'd like to thank our business administrator, uh, Miss Vantasel for submitting the Patrick Lee Farm to School Grant. We truly appreciate her effort. And if awarded, this grant will
open wonderful hands-on learning experiences, healthier food options, and exciting new opportunities for our students. The committee also reviewed state level bills, and discussed potential future impacts. Our next
meeting is December 16th. >> All right. Thank you, Miss Continansza. Um, next is buildings, grounds, transportation, and food services. Chairperson is Miss Washburn. >> The buildings and grounds, transportation, and food service committee met on November 17th to review
updates across all operational areas. Neutri Serve and Transportation were commended for their rapid response during the week of virtual instruction after the BHS fire with additional updates on new smoothie machines, efforts to address outstanding lunch balances. Facilities provided a detailed report on
the extensive fire repairs at Barnett High School, noting that most rooms have reopened while a small number remain under reconstruction and that insurance is covering nearly all the costs. Long-range facility planning continues with architects in the county. Transportation reported stable
operations, ongoing recruitment, fully operational routing software, fall sports winding down, and strong community engagement through recent events. The committee reviewed facility usage, um confirmed fee schedule compliance, and spoke emer spoke about emergency purchasing related to the BHS
fire. We do have two motions for approval tonight. one for facility usage and the other for the emer the motion to approve emergency spending as a result of the BHS fire. >> That's all. >> All right. Thank you, Miss Washburn.
>> Um, next up is education committee and Miss Churnney is a chair, but she's not here and I believe Washurn will be doing that report also. >> Yep. Uh, the education committee met on November 18th to review and recommend several curriculum program items. The committee discussed the school year 2627
three-year preschool operational plan including updates on um Dunfy school's strong prek program upcoming state validation visit and the possible adoption of the frog street curriculum in the future. New high school courses were recommended for approval, including Spanish for heritage speakers one
through four to better serve native Spanish speakers and an introduction to artificial intelligence elective funded by a grant with planned cross-curricular projects and student input on topics. The committee also reviewed and supported motions related to workbased
learning, college university placements, continuing education requests, field trips, and out of district workshops and assemblies. Standing and pending items included revolutionary historical field trip discussion, career day discussions, AI grant planning along with several
good news partnerships such as forensic science demonstrations, a Home Depot mini job fair, and an upcoming district visit to learn about Barnett's data harvest protocol. >> That's all I got. >> All right. Thank you, Miss Washurn. Okay. >> Um, health safety and technology
committee is Mrs. Continza. >> John is >> Oh, sorry. Mr. heard. >> The November Health, Safety, and Technology Committee meeting was held on November 20th. Our school principles provided their monthly reports updating the board on the overall happenings within each school. An overall district
security update was provided indicating the improvements made over the past month and the security improvements we are working on moving forward. The district district safety committee meeting uh was held on November 21st this month which was a day after the
health safety and technology meeting and that will be reported on at next month's meeting. The nursing update included uh new information regarding the life anti- choking devices was provided. Medical emergency response teams have
been established. members identified and training will occur throughout the school year, which includes CPR and training in the Heimlick procedure. Our technology update included new access points installed in the middle school and board of education offices.
Updates for our district backup system have been completed. Our technology and tech security is currently in good shape, but always monitored for weaknesses. and replacement computers were received and installed in the esports lab. Our
next board health, safety, and technology meeting will be held on December 11th. All right. Thank you, Mr. Hearn. Um personnel committee, I'm the chair. Our meeting was um on the 17th and as you can see on the agenda, we
discussed several hiring of positions from a third grade teacher, Don Hugh, um full-time bus driver, full-time bus aid, instructional coach, um substitute custodian, part-time par
profofessional. Oh, I'm sorry on that one. and some chaperones for events and uh assistant winter cheerleading coach and assistant cheerleading competition
coach um at the high school. The rest were pretty self-explanatory. And our next meeting is on December 8th. And our last committee is special education ACES and chairperson of that is Mr. Fedorsk.
>> Good evening. Special ed ACES committee met on November 17th at 8:30. Uh all but one board member who's on the committee were present for that. Uh we discussed the uh courtyard update. Uh it is nearing completion. Um art students have
painted sea creatures on the walls. They created a plywood decor uh which is being worked on. Uh maintenance at the time was currently working to weatherproof the plywood pieces uh try to prevent them from uh you know warping and just getting beat up from the weather. Um ASUS students will add
handprints to complete the project. Um so that'll be forthcoming there. Um, I just wanted to, you know, reach out and recognize, uh, the two art teachers in their classes that, uh, you know, participated with this, um, and helped this, you know,
project, uh, you know, come to fruition and just move forward. So, you know, Miss Jamie Lee and Patricia, I believe it's Mika or Micah. I say it Micah. Um, you know, I just want to thank them and their class because this, you know, this was a a, you know, endeavor that's not
not normal for their day-to-day. So, we kind of interrupted their normal teaching uh to get this, but I think it's great that, you know, the students are able to assist with the ASUS program and kind of put their signature on the space. So, just want to thank them both. Uh there was a discussion about uh
camera surveillance signage. I guess uh somewhere along the line there was a request from the union to make sure there were signs up there stating that there were cameras in the classrooms. Um uh they've arrived, they will be installed. Um I asked whether signage exists in the
buses or the in the gym and I believe that answer was no. Uh this was a little bit different because it was the educational uh you know arena in the room. Uh said uh classrooms are required and this was because of I guess an agreement with
the union. Uh strategic planning update. Uh the final uh strategic planning meeting was held on October 30th. Uh sadly I was the only board member in attendance. Um there were several uh administrators. Uh there was a small group and basically it's been the core
group that has been uh you know involved with this uh strategic planning project uh there. So I want to thank them for for being out there. Um the outcomes report has been received. The action plans for the district special education program are currently in development. That's the entire
special ed education program. It's not just ACES. uh the organizer for the um strategic planning uh will present uh at a board meeting sometime after the new year with the results. No date yet, right, Dr. Lwis? Or >> uh no, but I believe we were going to reach out and see if we couldn't
possibly coordinate it for December. I know uh Mr. Fantino has been working with his team and the admin to get a presentation together with our action plan. So, >> all right, maybe sooner. Uh perfect. Uh October 29th, the AC's parents meeting was held. It was very productive,
although the turnout was small. Um I had asked whether it was the same families that had come out to strategic uh planning. Um which was confirmed uh by Mr. Furantino. Uh we talked about parent engagement. Um there's a a noted increase of parent involvement overall
which is a good thing to see. Um efforts are ongoing to brainstorm engagement strategies with the parents. Uh supervisor uh highlighted strong attendance at ACES. They had a trunk or treat event. Um believe it was Thanksgiving or yeah not Thanksgiving. We're not there yet. Halloween uh
afternoon. Um parents were there. Uh one of the things we talked about, it's inherently I think it's through all the the districts is when it's the Halloween parades or something fun, parents tend to get more involved. When there's the issue, it kind of dies off once they kind of get their resolution. But we're hoping to get that uh you know, the
involvement going. Um ton of ACES events coming up all the way through June to include the school play, Christmas event, a grade two assembly bubble show. Uh we're going to work on getting the Wizards game here at the high school in March and the glow dance. Uh that's
going to be towards the end of the year. Um but they've built up some events throughout the year, you know, that the ASUS students can look forward to. Uh some of the other things we just talked about was, you know, there were some room assignment changes um wi within the ASUS program. We just asked uh you know,
how that was going. It seems to be, you know, not an issue. Uh things seem to be going well. uh staff seems to feel more supported. Uh director noted that the administration regularly checks in with hallway staff. Um we just asked you know
uh you know as far as uh you know supervisor being present in there has that been a benefit and so far all signs seem to be saying yes. Um that concludes my brief staffing still remains a challenge. Additional power
professionals are uh you know still being um looking to be hired. Our next meeting is uh earmarked for December 11th, but uh Mr. Sonner, I'd like to make the recommendation that we get ready to table this committee.
>> I spoke with you the the other night about it, George, and I told you I'll make the decision, let you know. >> And I haven't come to that decision yet. So, we'll get to that down the road, but I appreciate your recommendation. With that, that is all I have. >> Thanks >> for now.
>> All right. Next up on the agenda, item 13 is superintendent district highlights. And I'll turn it over to Dr. Lis. >> All right. Thank you so much. Before we uh turn it into the data harvest, I'll give the admin a chance to kind of set up as I read off some of the district highlights. So, few things just to point
out. First, uh just to follow up on the uh high school of restoration. Again, big shout out to uh uh the uh business administrator, uh buildings and grounds, facilities, uh administration at the high school, administration, central office, and really just administration
and in general, the board of education. Uh we're at the point now where we're down to just a handful of classrooms that are still uh needing new flooring and cabinets. Um, but at this point now, I'd say more than 80% of the rooms that were shut down are operational and back
to uh uh business as usual. Uh, big shout out to Mr. Anthony Reo who's been selected to present at the New Jersey Music Educators Conference in February at Atlantic City. So, shout out to Mr. Rechio. Uh just a quick uh thank you
again to Miss Bonnie Harris who's uh retirement uh now looms even larger as uh they're having a clap out uh tomorrow uh recognizing her 27 years of service. So we wish her nothing but the very best in her future endeavors.
Asking uh everyone to come out and support the Bangal Theater Company as they present our town. That'll be between December 4th uh to the 6th at 7 o'clock and December 7th there will also be a two o'clock show. So, um I'm sorry, December 4th to the 6th will be 7 o'clock show. December 7th will be a
2:00 show. So, please come out and support them. Congratulations to Paige Marowitz for being selected uh the 2026 NJMEA Honors Modern Band. She'll be performing at the state conference held in February in Atlantic City. So, big shout out to her. And the BHS career
fair. Thank you again to the board members that uh take part in that. Miss Muhammad who takes uh spearheads that the administration um it was another wonderful event um where the students I feel like really got a lot out of it and a lot of uh positivity uh was reported back. And uh last but not least before
we turn it over to the data harvest uh congrats to Duny. We just found out a few hours ago they were recognized again as a four-star quality rated program. So congratulations to PreK for continuing to be a model program in the state. So awesome job there. With that being said, I will uh invite the board uh to come
into the data harvest and uh to peruse around and ask questions and see the state of the district and how we're doing. >> Sure. >> So, we'll take the next 10 minutes or so. >> Like 10 minutes or so. >> All right. Cool. As we reconvene the board of education meeting, I just want to close out with
uh wishing everybody a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving and I hope everybody enjoys the holiday and the long weekend. All right. All right. Again, uh thank you to our administrators from each of the schools to
uh take the time to kind of show us what is actually happening, the progress being made in each one of your uh schools and how hard our staff is working. Um analyzing, processing things and um moving our district forward. I mean,
again, that's always important to see as a board member to kind of see what's really happening in the doors. um inside our schools daily. I mean, not that we could see daily, but to get kind of a snapshot of where our students are and what direction we're moving in and
you know, the the time that everybody puts in, how it's really turning into a positive um within the classroom. So, again, thank you to uh each of you and to all of your staff and your schools again because we get to see this, but they are the actual ones that u make the
magic happen. So to to each of them, thank thank you very much on behalf of the board. Um I guess well we're in president's remarks right now anyway. Item 14 on the agenda. Um just on my end just again thank you on those things. Um just want
to say to our staff and administration members of the board um enjoy your holiday, safe holiday, enjoy time with your family, kids. Um, you know, it's the to me it's like the favorite time of the
year to have people come in, family come in you haven't seen in a bit, to get together. My kids even live with me. I barely see them. Um, so it's good to be able to sit down and actually have a nice weekend. Um, you know, to spend time together cuz it's as your kids are growing, it doesn't always happen that
way. So enjoy it and, you know, make the best of it. So, and that is it on my end. Um, next up on the agenda is public session. >> The Barning Township Board of Education appreciates and welcomes public comment, advice, and suggestions, especially when
it's intended to assist the board of education. Please feel free to speak to the board during the public session. Comments and discussion will be limited to one five-minute period per individual unless requested by the chairperson to continue on a point of clarification. Public comment at special meetings of the board shall be related to the call
of the meeting in accordance with the board of education policy. Each participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface their comments by an announcement of their name, address, and group affiliation if appropriate. Your anticipated courtesy to the members of the public and the board is appreciated.
>> Can I get a motion to open public session, please? >> So moved. >> Second. >> Roll call. >> Miss Continza? >> Yes. >> Mr. Fedoric? >> Yes. >> Miss Jeanie? >> Yes. >> Mr. Hearn? >> Yes. >> Miss Msa?
>> Yes. >> Miss Washburn? Yes, >> Mr. Sarno. >> Yes. >> Motion carried. >> Yep. Is there anyone like to address the board? Seeing right here. I'm wasn't sure who to pick first, but you can go. >> Just state your name and address, please.
>> Hi. Uh, my name is Megan Darenzo. I live at 19 Orchid Lane. Um, I currently have my son who's a senior at the high school and my two girls. Both are graduates from Barnag uh High School. and I also worked for the district. Um, I live here
and there's been quite a few situations over the last couple of months that I've heard about or read about on social media in particular that have really been, you know, just break my heart to read about because I'm very very still in tune with what's going on around here. Um, like I said, a lot of it stems
from posts on social media, whether it be about administrators, teachers, or board members. Every story has multiple sides. People have a lot of opinions about things that they may not have all the information about. And when people's names, their good names are riaked
through the coals, it's upsetting. It's upsetting because frequently I think frequently I think sometimes there are children in the district who are more mature than some of the adults. I just want to take a moment to remind everybody to consider all sides before judgments are quickly laid out. be
mindful of the facts that there are and that there are people on the other side of the keyboard and that words have an impact on people's real lives. >> I hope that everyone can keep that in mind because it's very easy to get caught up in the momentum and pass judgment until suddenly you are on the
all the scrutiny is placed on you and that's really all I wanted to comment about. Thank you. >> Thank you. Couldn't agree more. Um, unfortunately that's society today and it's a shame but um, very much
understood what you had to say. Is there anybody else? >> So, I'm going to leave here and I'm going to go up there real quick. >> Sure thing. >> Do appreciate those comments. Um, George Fedorzik, 131 Rockman
Boulevard. I am also a board member here. Uh, recently I've been made aware of uh a recent allegation involving one of our own baring a board of education uh members, specifically the president Scott Saerno, and his role in an alleged
bar fight in one of our local establishments. This incident is deeply troubling and wholly incompatible with the standards of conduct expected of anyone leading our school district. Although I am aware that no charges were
filed by police, the behavior described is unacceptable for an individual charged with setting the tone for our community schools. This is not a moment for excuses or waiting out a news cycle. The credibility of the board has been
compromised and every day that Mr. Sarno remains in his position further erodess public trust for this board. Our students, staff, and families deserve leadership that reflects integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment. Qualities are now truthfully that are
now and truthfully have been in serious question for some time. To protect the reputation of the district and restore confidence in its governance, I am calling for the immediate resignation of Scott Sarno. Barnagate cannot afford to have the school system overshadowed by issues
created by its own leadership. It is time for you to step aside so the board can move forward and refocus on the responsibilities that truly matter, the education and well-being of our children. If these actions were reported of a member of the administration or the
teaching staff, we'd be having a discussion in executive on next steps for dismissal. The standard should be no different for a board member here. And before I leave, I am aware of the situation and I understand you did not initiate it or
instigate it, but you certainly didn't do your part to deescalate the situation. Mr. >> Mr. Dors, >> I have more information than you think I do. I am prepared to go to the board with eth ethics charges if need be. So all's in your court. I have wrestled with this for the last two days and I'm
not going to fight with myself. I'm up here doing what I believe is right. So thank you Mr. Sarno. >> Thank you for your comments, Mr. Dorson. Do what you must do. I encourage it. Anybody else? Seeing none, can I get a motion to close
public session, please? >> So moved. >> Second. Rojo. >> Miss Continanza. >> Yes. >> Mr. Fedorzic. >> Yes. >> Miss Genie. >> Yes. >> Mr. Hearn. >> Yes.
>> Miss MSA. >> Yes. >> Miss Towel. Miss Washburn. >> Yes. >> Mr. Sarno. >> Yes. >> Motion carried. >> Thank you. All right. Next on our agenda is item 16, finance committee motions. We have motions one through 19. A motion
to approve those 19, please. So move. Second roll call. >> Miss Continanza. >> Yes. >> Mr. Fedorzic. >> Yes. >> Miss Genie. >> Yes. >> Mr. Hearn. >> Yes. >> Miss MSA. >> Yes. >> Miss Washburn. >> Yes. >> Mr. Sarno.
>> Yes. >> Motion carried. >> Thank you. Items 17 under buildings, grounds, transportation, and food services. Motions one and two. Can I get a motion to approve those two, please? >> Second. >> Roll call. >> Miss Continansza.
>> Yes. Mr. Fedorzic, >> yes. >> Miss Jeanie, >> yes. >> Mr. Hearn, >> yes. >> Miss MSA, >> yes. >> Miss Washburn, >> yes. >> And Mr. Sarno, >> yes. >> Motion carried. >> You under education committee motions, there was one field trip that was
adjusted. It had down that there was a price to it and there actually was no price. Um, I'm not sure. Do you note the field trip off hand, Miss Vantasel? >> Um, I'm can get it for you. Just one moment, please. or maybe m Miss M, do you know which one it was? >> Metife one.
>> Metife. Okay. They had it down, I think, as a charge and there's actually no charge. It was zero charge. So, it was corrected to show no charge. >> Correct. >> So, just uh have that in mind when you're voting. Mo voting. >> Um, so on education committee motions, we have motions 1 through eight. Can I get a motion to approve those eight,
please? >> So, second roll call. >> Yep. Miss Continza. >> Yes. >> Mr. Fedoric. >> Yes. Miss Genie, >> yes. >> Mr. Hearn, >> yes. >> Miss Msa, >> yes. >> Miss, Miss Washburn,
>> yes. >> Mr. Sarno, >> yes. >> Motion carried. >> Thank you. Item 19 on our agenda is education committee information and is only information for the public to review. Item 20 on our agenda is personnel committee. We have motions 1
through 18. Can I get a motion to approve those 18, please? >> So moved. >> Second. >> Roll call. Miss Continanza, >> yes. >> Mr. Fedorzic, >> yes. >> Miss Genie, >> yes. >> Mr. Hearn, >> yes. >> Miss Msa, >> yes. >> Miss Washburn, >> yes.
>> Mr. Sarno, >> yes. >> Motion carried. >> Thank you. Item 21 is personnel committee informationformational purposes only. Nothing for the board to vote on. And motion 22 is executive session. And I get a motion to move into
executive to discuss HI report and any um trying to think if there's any Special. Okay. Audits. >> Yep. And legal. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Roll call. >> Miss Continanza. >> Yes.
>> Mr. Fedoric. >> Yes. >> Miss Genie. >> Yes. >> Mr. Hearn. >> Yes. >> Miss MSA. >> Yes. >> Miss Washburn. >> Yes. >> Mr. Sarno. >> Yes. >> Motion carried. >> All right. I guess that's not only
>> like to call this Baraga Board of Education meeting back to order, please. Roll call. >> Miss Continza >> here. >> Mr. Fedorzek >> here. >> Miss Genie >> here. >> Mr. Hearn >> here. >> Miss Msa >> here. Miss Washburn >> here >> and Mr. Sarno
>> here. >> We have the quorum. >> Thank you. All right. Under new business, motion number one, motion to approve the HIP incident report as per policy uh given by the superintendent in executive session, please. >> So move. >> Roll call.
>> Miss Continanza. >> Yes. >> Mr. Fedoric? >> Yes. >> Miss Genie? >> Yes. >> Mr. Hearn? >> Yes. >> Miss MSA? >> Yes. >> And Miss Washburn? >> Yes. >> Mr. Sarno? >> Yes. Motion carried. Y on new business. Motion number two.
>> Motion to approve the settlement agreement and general release for student ID 1 945705367 as presented to the board. >> A motion to approve that too. Please >> move. >> Second roll call. >> Miss Continanza. >> Yes.
>> Mr. Fedorzic. >> Yes. >> Mr. Miss Genie. >> Yes. >> Mr. Hearn. >> Yes. >> Miss MSA. >> Yes. >> Miss Washburn. Yes, >> Mr. Sarno. >> Yes. >> Motion carried. >> Item number three on a new business. >> Motion to approve the first reading and
or adoption of the following policy. P2535 library material mandated new and R2535 library material mandated new. >> Motion to approve that, please. >> So moved. >> Second.
>> Roll call. >> Miss Continanza. >> Yes. >> Mr. Fedorzic. >> I'm going to abstain. I just got some questions about it, but I know we're going to have the second reading, so >> Okay. Miss Jeie, >> uh, yes. >> Mr. Hearn, >> yes. >> Miss MSA, >> yes. >> Miss Washburn,
>> yes. >> You said yes. >> Yes. >> Thank you, Mr. Sarno. >> Yes. >> Motion carried. >> All right. Item number four on the new business. >> Motion to approve the budget calendar for the budget planning uh school year
of 2026 2027. Motion to approve that, please. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Second. >> Roll call. >> Miss Continanza. >> Yes. >> Mr. Fedorzic. >> Yes. >> Miss Genie, >> yes. >> Mr. Hearn, >> yes. >> Miss MSA,
>> yes. >> Miss Tarn, Miss Washburn, >> yes. >> Mr. Sarno, >> yes. >> Motion carried. >> Thank you. And item number five, un business. Motion to approve Morgan Spain at step 2BA for ELA teacher pending CR
and 2018 C5 clearance. >> Motion to approve that please. >> So second roll call. >> Miss Continanza. >> Yes. >> Mr. Fedoric. >> Yes. >> Miss Genie. >> Yes. >> Mr. Hearn. >> Yes.
>> Miss Msa. >> Yes. >> Miss Washburn. >> Yes. >> Mr. Sarno. >> Yes. >> Motion carried. >> Thank you. All right, that was it, right? >> Yep. >> Okay. A motion to adjurnn, please. >> So move. >> Second.
>> Second. >> Call. >> Miss Continanza. >> Yes. >> Mr. Fedorzic. >> Yes. >> Miss Genie. >> Yes. >> Mr. Hearn. >> Yes. >> Miss Msa. >> Yes. >> Miss Washurn. >> Yes. >> Mr. Sarno. >> Yes. >> Motion carried.
>> Meeting adjourned. Brother.