We will now call the meeting to order. >> The New Jersey public, excuse me, the New Jersey open public meetings law was enacted to ensure the right of the public to have advanced notice of and to attend the meeting of the public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is discussed
and acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of the act, the board secretary has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time, and place thereof posted on the bulletin board located in the hallway outside of the of the
administrative offices and notice was provided to the corer news, the home news tra the middle sex burrow clerk. We will now do our flex loop. To the flag
of the stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. [clears throat] Announcement of election results. Miss Mrs. Annette Deirano, business administrator, board secretary,
certifies that the following were elected to the Middle Sex Burough Board of Education at the annual school election held on November 4th, 2025 as identified in the exhibit, which may be viewed using this link, election results. The election results will
become part of the minutes. Members elected for a three-year term. Mr. Jeremiah KS, 1,853 votes. Mr. Martin Quinn 1,812 votes and Miss Justine Decker 1,764
votes. [applause] At this time, Mrs. Dardano, our business administrator board secretary, will administer the oath of office. Mr. KS, Miss Becker, and Mr. Quinn, if
you could please step to the podium. [snorts] Awesome. I do so that I will support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of New Jersey, and that I will
bear true faith and allegiance to the state and to the government established in this United States and in this state under the authority of the people. So, help me be God. I do solemnly swear affirm that I possess
the qualifications required by law to the office of a member of the board of education and that I am not disqualified as a voter pursuant to RS194-1 nor disqualified due to the conviction of the crime for offense listed in
NJS182-1 and that I will faithfully and impartially justly perform duty of that office accord >> congratulations. You may take your seat at the table. >> Thank you. [applause]
>> Miss Chardo, may you please take the the role? >> Mrs. Back here. >> Mr. Barnes >> here. >> Miss Decker >> here. Mr. Nico >> here. >> Mrs. Fenzy >> here. >> Mr. Quinn >> here. >> Mrs. Reynolds
>> here. >> Mr. Scheler >> here. Mr. Thornton >> here. >> Thank you. Nominations for office of president. The board secretary requests nominations for the office of president. In accordance with policy board policy
0152 board officers, any member may place a member's name in nomination. A second is not required. Election for each office will be conducted by a vote when the nominations for that office are closed. The candidate receiving a
majority vote of the members of the board present and constituting a quorum will be elected to office. Voting shall take place by written ballot which is in front of you after nominations are closed. Board members will be provided a
blank piece of paper and shall write the name of the person they wish to see elected on the piece of paper. The ballot shall be read aloud by the board secretary identifying the board member and their vote. The person with a majority vote of the members of the
board present in consulting a quorum will shall be elected. >> I nominate Daniel Parentic. >> I nominate Sharon Schuler. >> Can I decline the nomination for president?
>> I would prefer to be vice president. I would like to decline president. Any other nominations? We will now close the nominations [clears throat] for the office of president. >> [clears throat]
>> Yes, we closed the nomination. See a couple times. You hear me? Okay. For the office of president, I have a vote for Danielle Bari by Miss Decker. Vote for Danielle Perez by Mrs.
Reynolds. Vote for Danielle Perez by Mr. KS. Vote for Danielle Penzy by Mr. Thornton. Vote for Danielle Paren by Mr. Quinn. Vote for Danielle Perez by Mrs. Scheler.
Vote for Danielle Perez by Mrs. Torren. Vote for Danielle Perez by Mr. Nickel. And a vote for Danielle Corenzi by Mrs. Bay. Congratulations, MRS. Thank you. And now I would like to open
the nominations for office of the vice president. >> I nominate Sharon Shore. I nominate Tom. >> I nominate Tom. Okay, no others. We will now close the nominations. Please vote for vice
president on your ballot. >> [clears throat] >> Okay. For the office of vice president, we have a vote for Mr. Thornton by Miss Decker. Vote for Sharon Scheler by Mrs. Reynolds. A vote for Mr. Thornton by Mr. Quinn.
Vote for Sharon Scheler by Mrs. Schuler. Vote for Sharon Scheler by Mrs. Brenthy. A vote for Mr. Thornton by Mr. Thornton. A vote for Mr. Thornton by Mr. KS vote for Mrs. Scheler by Mr. Nicollay and a
vote for Mrs. Scheler by Amanda B. So Mr. Scheler is our vice president. CONGRATULATIONS. [applause] We will now adopt the um New Jersey School Boards Association code of ethics. Um, so for this what we'll do is
I will read the first part. I will do A, Shannon will do B and we'll go around. Um, and then if there's any left [laughter] >> which way around >> this way. >> So I'll go and then Shim. I'm sorry. >> Swoop around.
Be it resolved that the Middle Sex Board of Education adopts the New Jersey School Board's Association Code of Ethics and that each board member shall abide by these principles in accordance with the board policy and NJSA18A12-24.1. I will uphold and enforce all laws, rules, and regulations of the state
[clears throat] board of education and court orders pertaining to schools. Desired changes shall be brought about only through legal and ethical procedures. I will make decisions in terms of the educational welfare of children and will seek to develop and maintain public schools that meet the individual needs
of all children regardless of their ability, race, creed, sex or social standing. >> I will confine my board actions to policym planning and appraisal. I will be help I will help to frame policies and plans only after the board has
consulted those who will be affected by them. I will carry out my responsibility not to administer the schools but together with my fellow board members to see that they are run well. >> I will recognize that authority rest the board of education with no personal
comic will take any private action. >> I will refuse to surrender my independent judgment to special interest or partisan political groups or to use the school for personal gain or for the gain of practice.
I will hold confidential all matters pertaining to the schools which if disclosed would needlessly injure individuals or the schools. In all other matters I will provide accurate information and in concert with my fellow board members interpret to the
staff as aspirations of the community for its school. I will vote. Okay. I will vote to appoint the best qualified personnel available after consideration of the recommendations of the chief administrative bones.
>> I will support and protect school personnel and proper performance of their duties. >> I will refer all complaints to the chief administrative officer and will act on the complaints at public meetings only after failure of an administrative solution. Okay, we will now um
approve the annual board of education meeting schedule which I believe you all received the new members received in your emails. Correct. Approve the annual meeting schedule of the Middle Sex Board of Education for the 2026 calendar year to be held the third Wednesday of each month unless
otherwise specified at 6 p.m. in the media center of the Middle Sex High School located at 300 John F. Kennedy Drive, Middle Sex, New Jersey 08846. Um, then we approve our annual organizational items, which are our
bylaws, policies, and regulations, our official newspapers, our official depositors, and custodial of funds. Approval of action items 3.06 through 3.08 as presented. So moved. >> Second.
>> Any questions or comments? Annette, can you please take the role? >> Mrs. Vich, >> yes. >> Mr. KS, >> yes. >> Miss Decker, >> yes. >> Mr. Nichol, >> yes. >> Mrs. Frenzy, >> yes. >> Mr. Quinn,
>> yes. >> Mrs. Reynolds, >> yes. >> Mrs. Scheler, >> yes. >> Mr. Gordon, >> yes. >> Thank you. We will now open the public comment portion of the meeting. Comments at this time can be on any topic. Please come to the podium and put your name, address, email address, and subject of
your comment into the record book. Before speaking, please give your name, address, and subject of your comment to Miss Annette Grodano, business administrator, board secretary. Direct your comments and questions to the board president. You may speak on two separate topics for up to three minutes each.
Thomasson. Um, I was in touch by email. Was the date changed from February 23rd? Is that the There was a discrepancy. The 23rd I think is a two. Which was the change to? >> So the 23rd is a special meeting for ethics training because that's when our field rep is available for
>> right. But it said I can't I don't mean say the Monday. Monday. What is it going to be? Monday the 22nd or Tuesday the 23rd. >> It's the 23rd. It's the 23rd. Yes. Okay. Okay, no others and we will close the public public comment portion of the
meeting. Um, do we have any ongoing business? Any new business? Okay. And I'd like to make a motion to adjourn. So move. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I
welcome aboard.