I'd like to call this Barnagate Board of Education meeting to order, please. The notice of this meeting has been forwarded to the Aspberry Park Press, the beacon and placed in the Foyer Beach Barnett Township School in the Barnett Township Municipal Building and has been filed with the Barnett Township Municipal Clerk in conjunction with the
Open Public Meetings Act, NJSA 104-10. >> Thank you. Roll call, please. >> Miss Churnney, >> here. >> Miss Continza, >> here. >> Mr. Fedorzic, >> here. >> Miss Genie, >> here. >> Mr. Hearn, >> here. >> Mr. Bizaro is not present. Miss Terowski
is not present. Miss Washburn >> here. >> Mr. Sarno >> here. >> We do have a quorum. >> Thank you. Please join us in the flag salute. >> I pledge >> allegiance >> 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. Um, I'd like to ask at this time if I can get everyone here in the public uh to take a minute for a moment
of silence, please for um a member of our community, a member of our staff, um a recent graduate of our district, a tragic accident that happened this weekend. Again, I don't as far as names, I know it's been put out there their names, but I just don't want to do that
myself. But um you know it's it's devastating to a lot of people in this community. Um I just think moment of silence is in order. Thank you. All right. Item five on our agenda is
approval of the agenda as it stands. I believe there's no changes. >> Can I get a motion to approve the agenda, please? >> So moved. >> Second. >> Roll call. >> Miss Churnney? >> Yes. >> Miss Continza? >> Yes. >> Mr. Fedorsic? >> Yes. >> Miss Genie? >> Yes. >> Mr. Hearn?
>> Yes. >> Miss Washburn? >> Yes. >> Mr. Sarno? >> Yes. >> Motion carried. >> Thank you. Item six on our agenda is approval of minutes. We have it uh motions one and two. Get a motion to approve those two, please. >> So moved. >> Second.
>> Roll call. >> Miss Churnney. >> Yes. >> Miss Continza. >> Yes. >> Mr. Fedorsic. >> I'm going to stay and just uh real quick. I just like to make a statement. Um many people saw that I was out last meeting. You I appreciate those that reached out to me. Unfortunately, a little medical thing going on, ended up
in the ER. Uh all I'm going to say is your body talks to you. So just listen to it. Do what you need to do. So hopefully I'm back on track. But appreciate that. Miss Genie. >> Yes, >> Mr. Hearn.
>> Yes, >> Miss Washburn. >> I'm going to abstain to one and two as well. >> Mr. Sorno. >> Yes. >> Motion carried. >> Thank you. All right. Next is our student upstairs. I'll turn it over to Dr. Lis.
The upstander program is a wonderful opportunity to recognize and celebrate students districtwide who demonstrate a specific Bengal pride 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 we are
proud to honor students who exemplify integrity representing the I in Bengal pride. Through their honesty, responsibility, and strong moral character, they have earned the trust of others and positively influenced their peers and school community. When you hear your name, please come forward to
join board president Mr. Sarno and Superintendent Dr. Lwis to receive your plaque. From Barnag High School, we have McKenna Fitzpatrick. McKenna perseveres through tough challenges, always striving to better herself. McKenna has natural leadership
qualities, not only as a role model that younger student athletes look up to, but also demonstrating integrity and true character. As an example, a teacher recently highlighted a time when McKenna went out of her way to include someone, a student who usually sits alone and doesn't participate. McKenna and a
friend spoke to him, encouraged him, and got the student to join in and participate with the group. This simple act of inclusion is something that we can teach our students here in Barnagut when they are young, but sometimes it could get lost by the time they are in high school. We appreciate that McKenna thinks of others, treating all all
around her with respect, and we recognize her as this month's upstander. Congratulations. Next, from Russell Breman Middle School, we have Edward Rosa. Edward gives his full effort to every task, even the smallest one. He contributes thoughtful ideas about
logistics, organization, and workflow while maintaining a kind, professional attitude and following direction well. We are fortunate to have students like him who lead by example and demonstrate the integrity parents and educators strive to instill. Congratulations, Edward.
From the Robert L. For Horbel Intermediate School, we have Connor Deio. Connor consistently displays integrity through his actions and the way he handles himself in class. Connor is always polite to his classmates and and adults, showing respect with his words and his consistent behavior. He is
dependable and helpful student who is always willing to lend a hand to help others. Whether it is a classmate who needs help or to support a teacher, he takes pride in his work and tries his best in all he does. Connor's positive attitude, strong character, and commitment to doing the right thing make him a wonderful role model in our
classroom and for the entire school. Congratulations. Next, from Joseph T. Donahghue School, we have Lyanna England. Lyanna is very deserving of the Upstander Award for Integrity. She consistently demonstrates the trait of integrity through her actions and
choices every day. She treats others with kindness and respect. She is honest and trustworthy. In the classroom, Lyanna is consistently doing the right thing and is the first to make sure her classmates are okay. She stands up for what is right and her positive attitude and values make her a wonderful role
model to those around her. As a school safety patrol member, Lyanna takes her responsibilities seriously and helps create a safe, respectful environment for younger students. One notable example is how she often speaks up on the bus to encourage other students to make good choices even when no adults
are watching. She can always be counted on to report concerns honestly, follow expectations, and do the right thing even when it is difficult. She is truly an exemplary student at Joseph T. Donahghue School, serving as a po positive role model through her leadership, responsibility, and strong
character. Congratulations. From the Celeste Con School, we have Caroline Bumbaka. Caroline models integrity by making honest choices. She works hard, persevering through challenging situations. She shows respect to others by being truthful. She is a classroom
role model and models integrity every day and is very deserving of this award. Congratulations, Carolyn. From the Lilian M. Dumpy School, we have Kevin Hoffman, Jr. Come right up here. Kevin demonstrates integrity each day by
consistently being honest and taking responsibility for his actions. Throughout the year, he has worked incredibly hard, emerging as a leader among his peers, showing kindness to others, and serving as a positive role model for younger students. Congratulations, Kevin.
Okay, you're good, buddy. Go right up there. >> McKenna. McKenna. >> From the ASUS program, we have Thomas Boyd. Tommy is a kind and honest student who
consistently shows kindness to others. He enjoys helping his classmates, whether it's holding the door for them or offering support when someone is upset. Tommy is a hard-working student who always puts forth his best effort. He has a positive attitude attitude towards school and strives to follow
directions each day. We are very proud of you. Congratulations. Congratulations everyone. Great. >> All right. Item number eight on our agenda is our student representative. Each month, our student representative comes to our board meetings and reports
out what is happening in the district and high school. And I will turn the floor over to Miss Kaylee Jansen. >> Good evening everyone. For those of you who may not know me, my name is Kaylee Jansen. I'm a senior at Barnett High School this year and I have the honor of representing Barnett's student body. To
start off, I'd like to apologize for not being at the last meeting. Our AP classes had a trip to the Barnes Museum in Phil Philly. I'd like to thank Nina Paulino for making this happen. It was an awesome experience for the students to have the privilege of going there. Speaking of art, the AP studio art class
placed first for their mini gallery they created for the Teen Arts New Jersey Creative Change Maker Competition. Michaela Zamola, myself, and a few other students had artwork move to the state level from Teen Arts. Our drama department held their annual musical this year called Something Rotten. All
the students of the Bengal theater department did an amazing job. Also, Sophia Leonard, Alexis Huner, and Michaela Zamurl all had artwork move on in the Clay of Minds art competition. On May 14th, the AC's field day was held where some of the senior class went to
the middle school to participate in and help out hosting games for the kids, really bringing the community together. On May 19th was the senior class field day where food was catered. We had games, bouncy houses, and even an ice cream truck, all organized by our
adviser. Junior prom was May 2nd, and I heard they had an awesome time. Speaking of prom, senior prom was this past Friday. To start the day off, six talented students from Varnick High School participated in Project Crash. They acted out the events of a tragic
accident to demonstrate the dangers of driving under the influence. Their performance was very eye- openening. That night was prom. It was truly a spectacular experience. The DJ was really good as well as fun surprises from Miss Williams had in store for us.
We cannot describe how much effort was put into senior prom. On behalf of myself and the senior class, we really appreciate and thank our adviser Aston Williams for everything she has done for us. She is inspiring and most of the work she does for us goes unnoticed. So again, I want to say thank you to her
for all that she does. Also, congratulations to Deon Connors and Emma Fedorzik on winning prom king and queen. This also shows how close class of 2026 is to graduation. On April 14th, the high school held their signing day where seniors signing for sports filled out
their paperwork. I'd like to shout out Jamie White as well as myself for being the first two female bowlers to sign with a college for bowling in Barnagate history. I'd also like to congratulate Nick Sers on being on the first person to sign with esports. Some upcoming events. Tomorrow is the AP
competition, AP art competition. Thursday the 28th is the voice of EHS. Scholarship night is June 2nd. June 4th is one Barnagget. Senior exams are the week of June 8th. Then it's graduation practice and graduation. That's all for me and I
thank you for your time. >> Thank you very much, Mr. Anson. Um, next item on our agenda is item nine. Uh each month the Barnagood Education Association liaison reports out what's happening uh on their end. So I will turn the floor over to Mrs. Morgan off.
>> Thank you. The BEA wants to send our heartfelt prayers and wishes to the family who Mr. Sarno mentioned earlier. She's a dedicated BEA staff member and whose children many of us including myself taught. On happier news, we can't wait for the one Barnagate Festival and
to see all the amazing work from our students. The elementary schools put on wonderful art shows recently, giving us a glimpse of these talented artists. We're excited as this month we'll be welcoming the Armed Security into the BEA bargaining union. And as this year
comes to a close, the BEA would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Board of Education for your support and dedication to our schools. Your commitment to students, staff, and the community is truly appreciated. Thank you. >> Thank you very much, Miss Morgan.
Appreciate it. Um item 10 on our agenda and 11 is our uh representatives to the county and state school boards. I'm not sure if Miss Churnney or anybody has anything to report out. >> I do. >> Okay. Go right ahead. Thank you, Miss Churnney.
>> Thank you. Uh I got the wrong I'm not ready. I'm not ready. Sorry. Uh on May 16th, the New Jersey School Boards Association Delegate Assembly was held at Mercer County Community College. The meeting brought
together schoolboard members from across the state to discuss, debate, and vote on policies affecting public education in New Jersey. Six resolutions were considered during the meeting. One, instructional materials and their transparency, fair school funding for
the entire state, technical school governance, board member background and rules, education policy updates and association rules and procedures. Together, delegates from around the state continue working together to support better education for students.
And the next delegate assembly will be held on November 22nd. >> Right. Thank you very much, Miss Churnney. Um, next on our agenda is item 12, committee discussions. Each month, chairperson from each committee reports out what has happened in their committee
the previous month. And I will start off with finance which is chaired by Miss Towski, but Mrs. Continu will be giving the report this month. >> Uh, thank you, Mr. Sarno. Uh, the finance committee met on May 20th. The finance committee reviewed and
recommended approval of routine financial operations including payroll bills list transfer reports and monthly board secretary and treasurer certifications. The committee also reviewed several operational and annual renewal items for
the 2026 2027 school year, including shared service agreements, transportation and athletic cooperative agreements, student support services, software and licensings, licensing and renewals, purchasing and banking
authorizations, and annual district appointments. Additional items discussed include donations received in support of district programs, which the board would like to thank all that donated, disposal of surplus equipment, extraordinary aid,
meal pricing for the upcoming school year, which we are happy to report will stay the same as last year, NJSIA membership renewal, healthc care cost resolution, approval of a short-term financing application related to delayed
state aid payments, from the state of New Jersey. All items reviewed by the committee were advanced to the board for consideration and our next finance committee meeting is June 10th. >> Thank you. >> Mr. Sarna, I got just one question just
for clarification. On page 17, Delta Delta, um it's in reference to approving educational services for next year for homebound instruction. We probably had this in the past. I just didn't catch on. I'm just curious, is there a reason why we're pushing that to an outside
agency and not utilizing the staff inhouse? >> Um, >> which one, what letter is that? >> Delta. Delta. >> Brookfield Schools. >> Oh, Brookfield 17. Yeah, it's Brookfield Schools. >> So, do you want me to jump in or do you want to go? >> Either Either way is fine. >> You want to charge the dog?
>> Yeah. >> So, uh, that is for when kids are placed in like a hospital and that hospital might have a contract with them. So they do it at our BEA contracted rated. >> So item W is for the hospitalized. It's two separate >> Yeah.
>> pieces here. >> Okay. >> Yep. >> They could also just be placed in like a group home. So there's multiple ways Brookfield would be employed. >> But as far as far as a child or a student who's actually in their home for an extended period of time, that's that's handled in-house.
>> Yes. So there's a process that they go through. So they offer it to our staff first and then if our staff doesn't want to take it for whatever reason, it's not available to take it for whatever reason, we do have various agencies that we partner with outside like Moes is a prime example um where we might do a virtual platform. So there's all sorts
of different um pathways to why a child might be on home instruction. Um but it is always offered to our staff first unless it's a situation where a child is hospitalized or um maybe displaced in another area where it doesn't make sense for you know our staff to drive two hours. >> Understood. Thank you. Yep.
All right. Um, next is athletics committee. Mr. Pasaro is chairperson. Mr. Fedorsk will be giving the uh update. >> Yes. I will try to make this short because athletics was uh whole lot of papers uh this week. We met
on Monday, May 18th at 9:00 a.m. Um the committee reviewed and recommended approval for a wide range of athletic, cheerleading, dance, marching band, and extracurricular activities for the 2026 2027 school year. Uh most events are at a no cost to the district with some
requiring transportation uh which would incur, you know, expenses for transportation. Uh as far as athletics and camps goes, uh there's approval or you'll see on the agenda, um requested approval for multiple football activities, including middle school, junior, and high school camps, seven on
seven tournaments, speed camp, uh acclamation start date, and a team kickoff barbecue. Uh there's a motion for boys and girls basketball summer camps, summer leagues, tournaments, and participations in the boardwalk classic. Uh we have several wrestling events including the Garden State Classic
tournament and attendance at the NJSIA state tournament. Uh boys and girls lacrosse participation in the short conference all-star senior game. Um which I believe if I remember correctly, we may be hosting here. That's up for for discussion um and approval at a
later time. uh as well as all the approval for the fall and winter athletic schedules. Uh in reference to cheer and dance, there were several uh Barnagot High School and Russell Oraman Middle School cheerleading clinics, youth programs, and UCA camp participation.
Uh again, another motion for cheerleaders to attend the UCA D2 National Championship in Orlando in January of 27, as well as for the dance teams to attend the UDA dance camp and the UDA UDA D2 National Championship. uh
for marching band and performing arts. Uh the Barnett High School marching band and GRTC um just approval of uh appear and perform at some local parades and special events in Wildwood wear town at the Jersey Shore Blue Claus game as well
as for the marching band to comm uh compete at the BOA Mid-Atlantic Regional in Delaware. uh the marching band also to travel in Norfol, Virginia for the 2027 NATO International Parade of Nations and uh approval to host the TOB
marching band and TIA indoor percussion color guard competitions at Barnagot High School. Uh we discussed uh some off-site athletic locations for 2026 and 27. You'll see those. uh the athletic director to to attend the DAA, NJ, and
short conference executive committee meetings and serve as the NJS IIAa Ocean County representative. Um you'll see some uh there's three dates for physicals uh starting I believe this month, the end of this month uh through
the summer of 2026 as well as a list of coaching recommendations and volunteers. Uh, one item that we did discuss is bringing back Mike Gatley through the NIAA regarding the bullying, harassment, intim intimidation. We had him for an
earlier um, uh, meeting with some of our staff. Uh, the next meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 13th. Uh, and if I could real quick, um, I I'm sure it'll probably be brought up today, but I had the privilege, uh, over the past couple of days to attend several Memorial Day
events both here in the district as well as outside the district. And I personally just want to thank, uh, Chief Petty Officer Falconee and Mr. McGrath. Uh, both the ROC and marching band definitely uh, you know, they did the the district proud. Um, I spoke with Mr. McGrath that, you know, afterwards, we
are lucky to have him. um the amount of work that that marching band puts in. I mean, we hear them out here. It's probably the only program in the school that practices as much as they do. And if you know, you're close by to the school, you can hear it pretty much year round. So, I just wanted to give them a you know, thanks for me. And that
concludes my report. >> Thank you, Mr. Vorsk. U next is building grounds, transportation, and food services. Mrs. Washburn is chairperson. The building's grounds transportation and food service committee met on May 19th, received updates from Neutraerve,
including new menu initiatives, staff training, local produce partnerships, and continued support for student job training opportunities. The facility staff reported ongoing preparations for graduation, summer maintenance projects, required compliance submissions,
employee training initiatives, and the successful resolution of nearly all the fire inspection items. Transportation updates included staffing and recruitment efforts, completion of bus evacuation drills, planning for extended school year routes, implementation of new routing software,
and continued efforts to expand out of district transportation services while maintaining the budget. The agenda tonight has two motions for approval. The monthly facility use report and the bus evacuation report. That's all I got. >> All right. Thank you, Miss Washburn.
Next is education committee and Mrs. Churnney is chairperson. Thank you, Mr. Sono. Um, the education committee met on May 19th. The committee advanced several curriculum and program approvals for board consideration. You'll see on
tonight's agenda motion to approve Envision, a math curriculum adoption for grades 9 through 12 for high school geometry. Uh based on teacher pilot feedback, envision was preferred over reveal and strengths noted of the
program. It is aligned with updated 2023 standards, strong online usability and student engagement. Similar to I Ready resources, we also discussed world languages curriculum adoption for grades 9 through 12. This program supports
student writing development and seal of biiteracy goals. discussions on library and reading materials for new and replacement books for Cecil Collins library and district summer reading list for the middle school and high school.
Um, in an effort to be as transparent as we can, we are going to put out a letter for parents and guardians. Um, you will see a letter and we strongly encourage families to review uh book selections together. If you have any questions, please reach out to your
child's ELA teacher or supervisor of English language arts, Margaret Riley. Hope I'm saying her name right. Um, then we have our usual work-based learning, community- based instruction locations, college, university placements,
continuing ed requests, field trips, and out of district workshops. Our next meeting will take place on June 9th. >> Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Um, next committee is governance committee and chairperson is Miss Continental. >> Thank you, Mrs. Sarno.
Excuse me. Um, the governance committee met on May 20th. The committee uh recommends for approval of the staff hall of fame and the athletic hall of fame bylaws tonight as well as revisions to the district's student dress and
grooming policy. The governance committee also reviewed and recommended approval of several policies. regulation updates, including mandated revisions related to curriculum, equity practices, graduation requirements, superintendent
duties, and special education procedures. All items are being forward to to the full board for consideration. Our next governance meeting will be held June 10th. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. >> And Mr. Sarno, I'm sorry, got two
questions. Well, one question, but it's wrapped up. motions two and three regarding the uh staff hall of fame, the athletic hall of fame. Um it's my understanding that both of those initiatives uh are supported by one the staff being the union and the athletic hall of fame being the athletic booster
club. Um from my understanding they're the ones that fund the items that are purchased for that. Uh my question here is if that is the case, why is the board inserting themselves
into the approval for those those decisions? >> I don't know if Chris wants to answer this as far as it goes. >> Well, I mean it's I think the rationale is just so that the board um is able to be involved with who what the criteria
is for the uh both Hall of Fames. That was my understanding. other other districts have a bylaws in terms of selection criteria and just a process the board's able to oversee it. So that from my understanding >> and they also represent the district and
they also are being showcased within the district. >> So is the school then absorbing the cost for these events? >> It hasn't been brought to us uh for suggestion I'd imagine. >> I just I see no reason for the board to insert them. I understand having the bylaws and want to have the bylaws. Mr.
Asia, I'm fully supportive of that, but I do not support the insertion of the board members in there for the decision-m for what goes on there. There's nobody up here that can speak to >> decades ago of somebody that was elevated to that. That's something that a program we should leave to the folks
that are here in the district that are that are doing the day-to-day stuff. Just my opinion, just wanted to bring it up. >> All right. Well, um, next is health, safety, technology and chairperson is Mr. Hearn. Thank you, Mr. Sarna. The May Health, Safety, and
Technology Committee meeting was held on May 19th. We have one motion on this month's agenda. That motion is to accept the fire and security drills log as presented for the month of April. Security review was we had 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 committee followed up on a safety issue regarding access to one of our school roofs and all the steps being taken to prevent such an issue from
reoccurring at any of our schools going forward. Our security supervisor participated in MOA training. The committee discussed possible security uses for remaining lease funds.
The district safety committee meeting for May will be held on May 29th. Our nursing update included nursing summer hours are being set up to prepare for the coming school year. Our technology
update included summer projects that include Vonics at HORB belt battery backup replacements and AP replacements. We also discussed yearend Chromebook collections. And our next health, safety, and
technology committee meeting will be held on June 11th. Thank you very much, Mr. Hearn. Uh, next is personnel committee. I am the chair of that. We met on May 18th and our next meeting is June 8th. Um, as you can see
on the agenda, we have several resignations um towards the end of the year. We have uh numerous new hires uh teacher of computer science at uh the high school. I know that was a undertaking in itself to find someone. So that was greatly
appreciated to get that taken care of at the uh you know so late in the year. Uh part-time par power par power par power par power par power par power par power par power par power par power par profofessional for the district a bus driver transportationwide transportation um another bus driver
and substitute custodian. Um we have some renewals uh for the rest of for next year that were hired at the end of this year as you can see on there. um several substitutes, uh
custodian, bus driver, also um transfers, horizontal moves, um volunteers for a lot of our activities that are coming up soon, whether promotions, graduations, um
the senior prom, I'm sure, junior prom, all of those things. You see a robust list. um summer work. A lot of stuff goes on over the summer. So, you see a lot of summer uh approvals and same thing with security guards for
the summer. And I think that would wrap up under personnel. Yes, we'll wrap up under personnel. And again, like I said, our next meeting is June 8th. Just make sure I didn't miss anything.
Yep. All right. Last is our special ed ACES committee which is chaired by Mrs. Washburn. >> The special education ACES committee met on May 18th and received updates on the recent OCADS meeting hosted by Barneut High School
where the district's workbased learning program was recognized by county and state representatives. The committee also discussed additional instructional resources available through admentum, plans to resume the AC's parent advisory committee, and utilize parent surveys for feedback. Uh, preparations for
anticipated enrollment growth, including the addition of two ACS classrooms. Members also highlighted increased parent involvement throughout the year and the positive response to the AC's field day, which included participation from Boring High School seniors. All I've got.
>> Thank you, Miss Washurn. Appreciate it. Um, next item on our agenda is superintendent highlights information. I will turn it over to Dr. Lawis. >> Thank you so much. So, we don't have any presentations tonight. U, but there are a number of things that I'd like to highlight. So, first and foremost, uh, we had our Pause for a Cause uh, raffle.
Uh, so a big shout out to Joanne Dfano, who is the winner of the summer fund at the Jersey Shore raffle, which, uh, anybody that participated in that saw was quite the hall. So, congratulations to her. And the money raised there obviously uh goes towards the Pause for a Cause uh foundation which uh has
supported uh countless uh staff and students and Barnett uh our larger Barnett family uh in times of need. So it was a worthwhile cause. Uh that raffle definitely generated uh significant funds for that account. Um so big kudos to everybody that donated
as well as a number of uh the vendors that work with our school provided the uh the items that were able to get raffled off. So big shout out to them. Congratulations to Kennedy Havland who earned first place in the state and seventh place nationally in the invest write essay competition through the
stock market game program. Uh high school specific uh well not high school specific but it's going to be at the high school. Uh please join us for the fifth annual one Barnett music and arts festival which will be held on June 4th um at Barnett High School at 5:00. Anybody that's participated that in the
past knows it is uh quite the event. Takes a ton of planning. So, a big shout out to the uh admin and staff that participate in that. Um, and it's quite the impressive showcasing of the our talented students. So, I would encourage you to come out for that. For the seventh consecutive year, the Barnett Township School District has been named
a 2026 best communities for education award winner uh by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation. Uh, this is quite an honor and a testament to our programming here. So big shout out to the staff um the admin and the board of education for continuing to support those programs
because it obviously uh provides a lot of opportunities for our students to shine and that is uh recognized here for the seventh consecutive year which is really awesome. Last week project crash uh gave our seniors a realistic look at the dangers of impaired driving. Uh so big shout out uh and a thank you to the
Barna Police Department, the fire department, the first aid uh Hackinack, Meridian Health, Shore uh Southshore Towing, and our student actors and staff for their support and participation. And I believe Kaylee uh when she uh identified that there was six talented actors and actresses that participated
in that failed to acknowledge that she took a lead role in that. So, there's a very impressive uh not only for the acting skills uh but also the fact that it was not the nicest of days out there and you braved that out in a prom dress and did not show one sign of being cold and that that is uh impressive in its
own right. So, you guys did an amazing job. Um it was uh really impressive. I know this has been done a number of years here and a big shout out to the BHS admin for uh putting that together and putting that opportunity out there. Um, and last but not least, I did want to also take a moment to just uh say
that the districts on on behalf of the district that our thoughts and prayers are with the Barneut family uh that has uh that was mentioned earlier that is enduring an unthinkable tragedy within their family and obviously uh echoing some of the sentiments that really has sent a shock wave through the district. Um and our and our thoughts and our
prayers are with them. So, thank you. >> All right. Thank you very much, Dr. Laos. Um next is my president remarks. Don't have very many. Sorry, I really didn't uh put anything together. Kind of was uh
off my mind was off somewhere else. Um want to take a minute to congratulate our newest member to the board at uh secondary member, Mrs. Washburn and her husband had uh last month. I want to congratulate um Lauren on that.
um >> did get to see the beautiful baby last week and uh she is adorable and she looks just like her uh father um to the tea. So congratulations there. Um and just wanted to take a minute also again
I know had been out there Dr. Lis had put his letter of resignation in last month. Uh just wanted to again thank Dr. Latis. He's still here obviously, but again take the opportunity to thank him for his um his time in the district and
uh leading the district for the past eight nine years. >> Y uh so again, thank you and uh you're not done yet. So, but thank you. >> Appreciate it. Thank you. >> Um and with that being said, we have public session next item 15.
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 as special meeting 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. >> Thank you very much. Can I get a motion to enter into public session, please? >> So move. >> Second. >> Roll call. >> Miss Churnney. >> Yes. >> Miss Continza? >> Yes. >> Mr. Fedorzic?
>> Yes. >> Miss Genie? >> Yes. >> Mr. Hearn? >> Yes. Miss Washburn. >> Yes. >> Mr. Sarno, >> yes. >> Motion carried. >> Thank you. Is there anybody in the public that would like to speak? Anybody please? Anybody?
Once Mr. Dubc Dubac, vice principal at Barnagate High School. I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you to Dr. Lwis. Um he has done so much for our schools and everyone sitting behind me is very well aware of the hard work and dedication he
has put into his leadership here for the students and we just wanted to say thank you. >> Thank you Mr. Dub. Anybody else? Seeing nobody. Can I get a motion to close public session, please?
>> So moved. Second roll call. >> Miss Churnney, >> yes. >> Miss Continanza, >> yes. >> Mr. Fedorzic, >> yes. >> Miss Genie, >> yes. >> Mr. Hearn, >> yes. >> Miss Washburn, >> yes. >> Mr. Sarno, >> yes. >> Motion carried.
>> Thank you. All right. Item 16 under finance. >> Um, Mr. Sarno, I'd like to table uh agenda item number 13 uh technology services uh for discussion in executive
session. >> So you bring a a you'd like to move to exact. Okay. So motion to the floor to move number 13 into executive session. >> Second. >> Second on that. Okay. Can we get a vote?
Miss Churnney, >> yes. >> Miss Continanza, >> yes. >> Mr. Fedorzic, >> yes. >> Miss Jeanie, >> yes. >> Mr. Hearn, >> yes. >> Miss Washburn, >> yes. >> Mr. Sarno, >> yes. >> Motion carry. >> Thank you. All right. So, under finance committee motions now. We have motions 1
through 23 with the one that was tabled pulled out. So, can I get a motion to approve the 23 items on the agenda, please? >> So, moved. >> Second. Roll call. >> Miss Churnney, >> yes. >> Miss Continanza, >> yes.
>> Mr. Fedorzic, >> yes. >> Miss Genie, >> yes. >> Mr. Hearn, >> yes. >> Miss Washburn, >> yes. >> Mr. Sarno, >> yes. >> Motion carried. >> Thank you. Item 17 on the agenda is athletics committee motions. We have
motions 1 through 41. Can I get a motion to approve those 41, please? >> So moved. >> Second. >> Roll call. >> Miss Churnney. Yes, >> Miss Continanza. >> Yes, >> Mr. Fedorsic. >> Yes, >> Miss Jeie. >> Yes, >> Mr. Hearn.
>> Yes, >> Mr. Miss Washburn. >> Yes, >> Mr. Sarno. >> Yes. >> Motion carried. >> Item 18 on the agenda is buildings, grounds, transportation, and food services. Motions one and two. Can I get a motion to approve those two, please? >> So moved.
>> Second. >> Roll call. >> Miss Churnney. >> Yes. >> Miss Continza. >> Yes. >> Mr. for Dorsick. >> Yes. >> Miss Jeanie, >> yes. >> Mr. Hearn, >> yes. >> Miss Washburn, >> yes. >> Mr. Sarno, >> yes. >> Motion carried.
>> Thank you. Item 19 on our agenda is education committee motions. We have motions one through nine. Can I get a motion to approve those nine, please? >> So moved. >> Second. >> Roll call. >> Miss Churnney. >> Yes. >> Miss Continanza. >> Yes.
>> Mr. Fedorzic. >> Yes. >> Mr. Miss Genie. >> Yes. Mr. Hearn, >> yes. >> Miss Washburn, >> yes. >> Mr. Sarno, >> yes. >> Motion carried. >> Thank you. Item 20 on our agenda is education committee information for the
public. Nothing for us to vote on. Item 21 on our agenda is governance committee motions. We have motions 1 through five. Can get a motion to approve those five, please. >> So move. >> Second. >> Roll call. >> Miss Churnney. >> Yes. >> Miss Kenanza.
>> Yes. >> Mr. Have a door. >> I'm a yes to everything. I'm a no to two and three. So one, four, and five, I am a yes. Two and three, I'm a no. >> Miss Genie, >> yes. >> Mr. Hearn, >> yes. >> Miss Washburn,
>> yes. >> Mr. Sarno, >> yes. >> Motion carried. >> Thank you. Um, item 22 on our agenda is health safety technology committee motions. Motion one. Can I get a motion to approve that one, please? >> So moved. Second approval.
>> Miss Churnney, >> yes. >> Miss Continanza, >> yes. >> Mr. Fedorzic, >> yes. >> Mr. Hearn, >> yes. >> Miss Genie, >> yes. >> Miss Washburn, >> yes. >> Mr. Sarno, >> yes. >> Motion carried. >> Personnel item 23 is personnel committee
motions. We have motions 1 through 32. I get a motion to approve those 32, please. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Roll call. >> Miss Churnney. Yes, >> Miss Continanza. >> Yes, >> Mr. Fedoric. >> Yes, >> Miss Jeie.
>> Yes, >> Mr. Hearn. >> Yes, >> Miss Washburn. >> Yes, >> Mr. Sarno. >> Yes. >> Motion carried. >> Item 24 on agenda is personnel committee information. Again, information for the public to review. Nothing for us to vote on. And item 25 is executive session. Can I get a motion to move into
executive for HIP report and uh CSA evaluation and personnel matters? So move second. >> Miss Churnney, >> yes. >> Miss Continanza, >> yes. >> Mr. Fedorzic, >> yes. >> Miss Genie, >> yes. >> Mr. Hearn,
>> yes. >> Miss Washburn, >> yes. >> Mr. Sarno, >> yes. >> Motion carry. >> Thank you. We will be a wow. I did. >> Yeah. >> All right. Like to call this partnership
board of education meeting back to order, please. Roll call. >> Miss Churnney >> here. >> Miss Continanza >> here. Mr. Fedorzik >> here. >> Miss Jeanie >> here. >> Mr. Hearn >> here. >> Miss Tarnowski. Oh, sorry she didn't come. Uh, Miss Washburn >> here.
>> Mr. Sarno >> here. >> All right. We have a quorum. >> Thank you. Under new business, we have motion number one, motion to approve. I'll go in your order because I don't know what you have down first. >> All right. >> Sorry, I don't want to jump out. >> Uh, motion to approve the following
resignation for the 2526 school year. Uh, Dr. Brian Latwis, superintendent of the school district, effective June 30th, 2026. >> Motion to approve that, please. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Roll call. >> Miss Churnney. >> Yes.
>> Mr. Cont. Miss Continza. >> Yes. And Brian, good luck in your new district. >> Mr. Fedorzic, >> yes. >> Miss Genie, >> yes. >> Mr. Hearn, >> yes. >> Miss Washburn, >> yes. >> And Mr. Sarno,
>> yes. Motion carried. Thank >> you. Item number two under new business is >> motion to approve the following resolution. Whereas the Barnett Board of Education here and referred to as the board desires to employ Katherine Vanassel as a school business administrator, board secretary and the board and Katherine Vanassel have
negotiated an employment contract for the period commencing June July 1, 2026 through June 30th, 2027. And whereas pursuant to NJAC 6A23A3-1, proposed employment contracts for school business administrators must be submitted to the executive county
superintendent for review and a prior approval prior to final exeu ex execution by the board. And now therefore, be it resolved that the board hereby approves the board proposed employment contracts for Kathern Ventass as a school business administrator, board secretary, subject to review and approval of the CA executive county
superintendent, and that the board uh secretary superintendent is hereby authorized to direct to submit the proposed employment contract here and with to the executive county superintendent. Mouthful. >> Okay. >> Uh motion to approve that, please. >> So moved. >> Second.
>> Miss Churnney. >> Yes. Miss Continanza, >> yes. >> Mr. Fedorzic, >> yes. >> Miss Genie, >> yes. >> Mr. Hearn, >> yes. >> Miss Washburn, >> yes. >> Mr. Sarno, >> yes. >> Thank you. Motion carried. >> Thank you. Item number three under new
business. >> Motion to approve the HIV incident report as per policy 5512, harassment, imitation, and bullying as presented by the superintendent during executive session. >> Motion to approve that, please. >> So moved. >> Second.
>> Roll call. Miss Churnney, >> yes. >> Miss Continanza, >> yes. >> Mr. Fedorzic, >> yes. >> Miss Genie, >> yes. >> Mr. Hearn, >> yes. >> Miss Washburn, >> yes. >> Mr. Sarno, >> yes. >> Motion carried. >> Thank you. Item four under new business.
>> Motion to approve the increment withholding for employee number 5632 for the 2627 school year. >> Motion to approve that, please. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Roll call. >> Miss Churnney. Yes, >> Miss Continanza.
>> Yes, >> Mr. Fedorsic. >> Yes, >> Miss Jeie. >> Yes, >> Mr. Hearn. >> Yes, >> Miss Washburn. >> Yes, >> Mr. Sarno. >> Yes. >> Motion carried. >> Thank you. Item five under new business. >> Uh motion to approve the settlement
agreement for employee number 6366. >> Motion to approve that. >> So move. >> Second. >> Roll call. Miss Churnney, >> I'm going to abstain on that. >> Miss Continanza, >> no. >> Mr. Fedorzic,
>> yes. >> Miss Genie, >> yes. >> Mr. Hearn, >> yes. >> Miss Washburn, >> no. >> Mr. Sarno, >> yes. >> Motion did not carry.
>> All right. Item number six, under new business. Yep. Motion to approve employee number 6788 for an annual salary for 2627 school year of 100,677 with a merit bonus uh tied to
performance measures outlined in contract as approved by board um of an additional $3,000. >> Motion to approve that please. >> So move second. >> Okay. >> Miss Jurnney. >> Yes.
>> Miss Continza. Yes, >> Mr. Fedorzic. >> Yes, >> Miss Jeanie. >> Yes, >> Mr. Hearn. >> Yes, >> Miss Washburn. >> Yes, >> Mr. Sarno. >> Yes. >> Motion carried. >> Thank you. Item seven under new business. Mhm. Motion to approve the
shared service agreement between the Barnagget Township School District and the Burlington County School District for the Burlington Township uh to provide technology services to the Barnagget School District for the June 30th, 2020 uh fiscal year in accordance with the Burlington County uh 2627 fee
structure. >> Motion to approve that, please. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Morocco. >> Miss Churnney. >> Yes. >> Miss Continza. >> Yes. Yes. >> Mr. Fedorzic. >> Yes. >> Miss Jeanie. >> Yes. >> Mr. Hearn.
>> Yes. >> Miss Washburn. >> Yes. >> Mr. Sarno. >> Yes. >> Motion carried. >> Item eight under new business. >> Motion to uphold the HIPP finding for incident number 303672 BHS 020526.
>> Motion to approve that please. >> So move. >> Second. >> Roll call. >> Miss Churnney. >> Yes. Miss Continanza, >> yes. >> Mr. Fedorzik, >> yes. >> Miss Genie, >> yes. >> Mr. Hearn, >> yes. >> Miss Washburn, >> yes.
>> Mr. Sarno, >> yes. >> Motion carried. >> Thank you. Item nine under new business. >> Motion to approve the job description for assistant superintendent. >> A motion to approve that, please. >> So move. >> Second. >> Morocco.
>> Miss Churnney. >> Yes. >> Miss Continza. >> Yes. >> Mr. Mr. Fedorzic. >> Yes. >> Miss Jeanie, >> yes. >> Mr. Hearn, >> yes. >> Miss Washburn, >> yes. >> Mr. Sarno, >> yes. >> Motion carried. >> And item 10, under new business,
>> motion to appoint Kevin Carroll as the assistant superintendent uh at a salary of $700 per day with a start date of May 27th pending county superintendent approval and background check approval. >> Motion to approve that, please.
>> So moved. Um just clarification, can I ask? >> Yeah. >> Um is it interim assistant superintendent? >> Yes. Okay. >> Thank you. Okay. >> Interim assistant superintendent. >> Um yes. >> Second. >> Oh, I'm second.
>> All right. I'm sorry. >> Wrong night. >> Yep. Okay. >> Roll call, please. >> Miss Jurnney. >> Yes. >> Miss Continza? >> Yes. >> Mr. Fedorzic? >> No. >> Miss Genie? >> Yes. >> Mr. Hearn? Yes,
>> Miss Washburn. >> Yes, >> Mr. Sarno. >> Yes. >> Motion carried. >> Thank you. All right. Get a motion to adjourn, please. >> So move. Second roll call. >> Yep. >> Miss uh Miss Churnney. >> Yes. >> Miss Continanza.
>> Yes. >> Mr. Fedoric. >> Yes. >> Miss Genie. >> Yes. >> Mr. Hearn. >> Yes. >> Miss Washburn. >> Yes. >> And Mr. Sarno. >> Yes. >> Good night. >> Meeting adjourned.