The reorganization meeting of Northern Bronson County Rechool Regional School District is called to order. This meeting is called in conformance with the Open Public Meetings Act with adequate notice provided as follows. Notice sent to the Burlington County Times and the Times of Trenton on
November 20th, 2025. notice filed with the township clerks of Chesterfield, Mansfield, North Handover, and Springfield townships on November 20th, 2025. Uh, and notice of annual meetings advertised in the Burlington County Times and Times of Trenton on January
7th, 2025. We'll now stand for the pledge of allegiance followed by a moment of silence. up. Um, I will now read the election results into the minutes. Um, the election results are presented as follows. For
the township of North Hover, Michael Figgs received 1,67 votes. Kevin Zimmer received 1,383 votes. Did I say 1,367 votes for Michael Figs? Let just make sure. For the Township of Chesterfield, Laura Bond
received 2,128 votes. Congratulations to all. We'll now administer the oath of um office to the school board members. >> Yeah, it's going up. >> You can do them all at the same time. Whatever you choose. >> You guys ready?
>> Yeah. >> Cool. >> No, no, no. them. We're just He just doesn't take pictures. >> You guys hold Frankie, too. >> Trying to get off. [laughter] >> Hold up. Our hands, right? >> Yeah. Hold up your hands. Um and then repeat after me.
>> I state your name. I, Laura Bond, do solemnly swear or affirm >> do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution >> that I will support the Constitution >> of the United States >> of the United States >> and the Constitution of >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey
>> the state of New Jersey >> and that I will bear true faith >> and I will bear true faith >> and allegiance to the same >> and allegiance to the same >> and to the government and to the government >> established in the United States >> established in the United States >> and this state >> and this state under the authority authority of the people. Under the
authority of the people. >> So help me God. >> So help me God. >> And then did we read the second one too? >> I state your name. >> I Laura Bond >> do solemnly swear or affirm >> do solemnly swear or affirm >> that I possess the qualifications >> that I possess the qualifications
>> prescribe by law >> prescribe by law >> for the office of the member >> for the office of the member >> of a board of education >> of a board of education. And I will faithfully and partially >> And I will faithfully and partially >> and justly >> and justly >> per perform all the duties
>> perform all the duties >> of the office of >> of the office of >> according to the best of my ability. >> according to the best of my ability. >> So help me God. >> So help me God. >> Congratulations. That's all of it. [laughter] >> Congratulations. Congratulations.
Oh, do you guys have >> Again, congratulations. We'll now complete a roll call. Mr. Figs, >> present. >> Mrs. Bond, >> present. >> Mrs. Apple, >> present. >> Mr. Mr. Armente >> present. >> Mr. Bucks. Mr. Narwit. Miss Janice
>> here. >> Mr. Zimmer >> here. >> Mr. Z >> present. >> Uh, Master Sergeant Marches >> present. >> At this time, I will call for nominations for the office of the board president. No second is necessary. At the close of nominations, I will take a
roll call vote of each member asking you to state your selection for board president. If there is only one nomination, I will conduct a voice vote of yays and nays or abstensions. We have a nomination for >> president.
>> I would like to nominate Michael Fixs as president. >> Maybe I have a second. I second. Oh, I'm sorry. You're right. I'm sorry. [laughter] Are there any other nominations for president?
>> Can I have a motion to close nominations? >> Motion to close nominations. >> Can I have a second for that? >> Second this time. Thank you. Um, can I have since we only have one nominee, um, can I have a voice vote of
um, all in favor? >> I >> I >> All opposed. Any abstensions? So moved. Congratulations, Mr. Figs. You are the president. That will pass the g.
>> Thank you. All right. Uh now I will call for the nominations of the office of board vice president. Uh no second is necessary. At the close of nominations uh there will be a roll call vote taken on each member asking to share state your selection for the board vice president. There's only
one nomination. Uh we will conduct a voice vote of yay, nay or abstension. Uh can I get a nomination for board vice president? >> It is my pleasure to recommend Frank Arminente for vice president. >> All right. Are there any other
nominations? All right, since there is a single nominee, I'll take a voice vote. All those in favor? I. All opposed, abstensions. Congratulations, Mr. Armanente. All right, I will uh now move through
the appointments. 3.0 02 is approval of representatives to the military community to the board. 3.03 is appointment of ambulance provider. 3.04 is appointment of attorney. 3.05 is appointment of special
education attorney. 3.06 is appointment of bond counsel. 3.07 is appointment of professional negotiator. 3.08 is appointment of auditor. 3.09 is appointment of engineer civil. 3.10 10
is appointment of engineer mechanical. 3.11 is appointment of financial adviser. 3.12 is appointment of medical inspectors. 3.13 is appointment of health insurance broker. 3.14 is appointment of the title 9 affirmative
action officer. 3.15 is appointment of the 504 officer. 3.16 is appointment of custodian of records. 3.17 is appointment of public agency compliance officer. 3.18 is appointment of chemical
hygiene officer. 3.19 is appointment of child protection and permanency liaison. 3.20 is appointment of surrogate parent coordinator. 3.21 is appointment of homeless liaison. 3.22 is appointment of
the harassment, intimidation and bullying coordinator. 3.23 23 is appointment of the high school anti-bullying specialist. 3.24 is appointment of middle school anti-bullying specialist. 3.25 is appointment of indoor quality air
officer. 3.26 is appointment of integrated pest management officer. 3.27 is appointment of right to know officer. 3.28 is appointment of school safety specialist. And 3.29 29 is appointment
of treasurer. Um, if I can get a motion for section three. >> Motion >> and a second. >> Second. >> Is there any uh questions or commentary
on any of the uh appointees in section 3 for discussion? >> Are there any major changes that the board needs to be aware of in terms of the appointments or they pretty much boilerplate? Um so similar to uh last year the buildings grounds finance transportation
uh met in December um we had limited time but we did um go over the RFPs with those that we were um concerned about. Um similar to last year we do not have an architective record and we are uh moving forward tenatively um based on
the the uh our history with FBHD and what we decided to do there. Um we had um some discussion on a few of the additional appointments. Um I don't believe we made any particular changes. Um I know we did have a couple uh that
responded like we didn't have a mechanical engineer in the past. We finally had some responses to that RFP. Um but I believe otherwise it's pretty much cart launch similar to what it was uh last year. Just to add one thing is that the um as
an from an administrative side, we're continuing to monitor a few things. Should we need to make any changes, it will be brought forth to the to the board. The information will be shared and then um changes would be made. >> Are there any other uh questions, comments, or discussions for the section
3 appointees? >> All right. Uh Mr. Williams, if you could please do a roll call vote. >> Sure. Mr. Mr. Figs. >> Uh, yay for all with an abstension on 3.09. >> Mrs. Bond, >> yes. >> Mrs. Applicant, >> yes. >> Mr. Arimeamente,
>> yes. >> Mrs. Janice, >> yes. >> Mr. Zimmer, >> yes. >> Mr. Zuzio, >> yes. >> Passes. >> Thank you, Mrs. Williams. All right. Section four. Um, 4.02, we have the official newspapers. 4.03 is the annual
meeting notice. 4.04 04 is the depositories and authorized signatures on warrants. 4.05 is resolution of investment and 4.06 is the readoption of the chart of accounts. Um, can I get a motion for section 4?
>> I just have one question real quick. >> Uh, we do the motion second and full discussion on the section. So, give if that's all right with you, Kev. >> Okay. >> Yeah. All right. So, can I get a motion for section four? >> Motion >> and a second. >> Second. All right. Uh, all questions,
comments for NI section 4. Yep. Discussion. >> So, I'm pleased to see the annual meeting. Notice that we've cut back on certain meetings. How's that going to work with committee meetings? Are we going to do a lot more of them virtual? >> That was like a positive question.
[laughter] >> So, um, obviously waiting for the the president to be um determined. I have a draft of the the committee meeting calendar similar to what it what we did last year and that's that's exactly what we did is that we had um a few more
virtual for that that would have had historically taken place when we had the work session. >> Um I will give a little bit of update on the the removal of the work sessions just so it's you know I know I've spoken with a few of you about it. Um so Dr.
Zerman and myself and Mrs. Williams I looked at the calendar and the work sessions over previous years. um we'd kind of taken note when we had work sessions and regular meetings um in some of the months over this past calendar year to see if there was a an effective use having split meetings. Um and we did
have feedback such as the agenda can be uh difficult, whether the items on the agenda are for the work session or for the regular meeting. Um we had uh some people in the public who were kind of curious if they were supposed to attend both meetings, just the regular meeting, if they were even permitted to the work
session. Um and we found that really the work sessions were being utilized just to have a separate presentation from the regular meeting. Um so to kind of streamline it, make it more efficient, make it one meeting for anyone in the public who wants to attend instead of two separate Mondays. Um, all the board
members I spoke with were we're were okay with that meeting being a little longer, but in terms of having everything straightforward and in front of everyone. Um, looking at the calendar of dates for budget submissions and other state requirements, um, all of the
dates lined up where we had no Monday that was going to be an issue for, you know, say a budget submission or or something submitted to the state. So, all of the Mondays lined up where we needed them to for the meetings for the regular board meetings. Um and then lastly, we added a second regular board
meeting for August. Um this gives the administration uh a lot more moving power when it comes to starting up the school year. Um we always had the work session and we could do some non-consent items and then have the regular meeting a week later. This gives the administration to basically have a full agenda at the beginning of August and
then three weeks later have a full agenda and have all those things approved three weeks apart instead of kind of still having that gap till September for a full agenda. Um so it should give them uh even [clears throat] more capacity to get the school year going. So where we removed four work
sessions, we added one regular meeting in August and they said in everything, you know, some of the presentations, you know, in in October, we'll have the SSDs and the student uh testing results in the same night, but we'll all still be there to see it and instead of having it over two different nights, it all be um
on the same night. So there was a good bit of thought and and process into taking those work sessions away, but we think it'll create a more streamlined and efficient and straightforward, transparent for the whole public uh meeting schedule. So
any other comments or questions about it? >> No, I I agree because I think there was a lot of uh uncertainty like you said um and I'm not exactly sure how it was written. I spoke to you about it, but it like for the work session, I think it would say action may be taken.
>> For the regular meeting, action shall be taken, >> but may well gee, I better show up because, you know, and so I think it, you know, eliminates that confusion. I think it's good. And frankly, I don't think the meetings are going to be all that much longer than a normal work
session would be. I mean, you know, you're just going to discuss the things as you go along and >> move on with it. So >> yeah, >> I'm on fire. >> I also think that um that Mrs. Williams and Dr. Zuck recommend getting the agenda to us a couple days earlier to provide us more time to give them the
feedback that would be needed before it goes public. So we even still have that time to have some of the discussions that may need to take place with having that agenda a few days earlier. I think that also helps helps to streamline it as well, >> right? And worst case, if there's something on there can always pull it off,
>> you know, if there's no agreement or whatever. So, >> yeah. >> Are there any other uh comments, questions, or discussion on section 4? All right, Mrs. Williams, if you could please do a roll call vote for section four. >> Mr. Figgs, >> yay. >> Mrs. Bond,
>> yes. >> Mrs. Applicant, >> yay. >> Mr. Armente, >> yes. >> Mrs. Janice, >> yes. >> Mr. Zimmer. >> Mr. Zuzio, >> yes. >> Passes. >> Thank you, Miss Williams. Uh section 5 is routine matters of the
reorganization. 5.02 is readoption of the existing policies, bylaws and regulations. 5.03 is readoption of the existing curriculum and textbooks. 5.04 is the annual ethics statement. 5.05 is the authority to offer employment
contracts. 5.06 is the authority to pay routine bills. 5.07 is approval of budget transfers. Can I get a motion for section five? >> Motion. >> Second. >> All right. Uh, does anyone have any questions, comments, or discussion for
items in section five? >> All right. With that, Miss Williams, you could please do a roll call vote. >> Mr. Figs, >> yay. >> Mrs. Bond, >> yes. >> Mrs. Apple, >> yay. >> Mr. Armente, >> yes. >> Mrs. Janice, >> yes. >> Mr. Zimmer, >> yes. >> Mr. Zuzio, >> yes.
>> Unanimous passes. >> All right. Thank you everyone. That concludes the reorganization meeting. If I can get a motion for adjournment. >> Motion >> and a second. >> Second. >> All those in favor? >> I >> I opposed. Abstensions. All right. That
concludes the reorganization meeting. We will >> All right. Perfect. That all >> Yeah. All right. Perfect. With that, we can move right into the the regular meeting. Mrs. Williams, if you would
please start us off. Okay. The regular meeting of the Northern Burlington County Regional School District is hereby called to order. The meeting is called in performance with the open public meetings act with adequate notice provided as follows. Notice sent to the Rton County Times and Times of Trenton
on December 11th, 2025. Notice filed with the township clerks of Chesterfield, Mansfield, North Handover, and Springfield Townships on December 11th, 2025. And notice of annual meetings advertising the Burlington County Times and Times of Trent on January 7th, 2025.
Complete another roll call. Mr. Figs >> present. >> Mrs. Bond >> present. >> Mrs. Applegate >> present. >> Mr. Armente >> present. >> Mr. Bucks. >> Mr. Norwood. Mrs. Janice >> present. >> Mr. Zimmer
>> here. >> And Mr. Suzio >> present. >> And Master Sergeant Marches. Master Sergeant Marches >> present. >> Thank you. Um, I guess we'll stand for the pledge of allegiance again and by a moment of silence.
[laughter] >> I'm sure that United States of America Sorry about that. Catch that next time. >> All right. Has any board of education member received schoolboard related emails and/or correspondences that have
not yet been shared with the superintendent? >> Right. Um Dr. Sacramento, don't you want to wait in case there's anybody else or if you want to give your report while we wait, make sure no one else is making their way down. >> Absolutely. Um, first I'm happy to turn it over. First of all, happy new year to
everybody. It's uh great to have the the schools full of students and staff once again. Um, and I'm going to turn it over to Mr. Dagley for his student representative report. >> Yeah. So, uh, over break uh there were some opportunities that happened. So, for NHS, the open house volunteers and
Jackson community breakfast uh occurred as well. Uh and starting this Monday, there's debate meetings held almost every day after school as season has officially started. They'll be discussing requirements for JV and distributing binders to competing students. I'm also excited to announce that this past Wednesday, his competition against Morrison was a good
start to the season and a good showing from our varsity affirmative. Um and uh for Deca, DECA has had their open district competition today for over six people qualifying for states. We wish them good luck. FBA has also uh launched their testing with over 20 students qualifying at state level. Uh,
Northern TV has launched a new video as well, so make sure to check that out. Uh, MSA is also planning another food drive in collaboration with Trenton Soup Kitchen, hoping to raise over $2,000 with canned goods. Uh, BBSA has launched their chat and chew initiative where students brainstorm new ideas and fund raise events that could occur in the
future and uh, are continuing to improve. Uh, the parent uh, student connection committee is excited to introduce a new opportunity for Northern students as well. And for spear club, the next meeting will be held Wednesday uh where they will be discussing their um on last part uh project working on
forestry badge which where they would discuss some of their ideas for the keel fundraising that was discussed last meeting as well. Thank you. >> Thank you so much. Um we're going to get to board recognition in a in a few minutes that I'm going to wait on that
part. Um, on Friday, April 24th, 2026, the following individuals will be inducted into the Northern Burlington Hall of Fame. Each inductee was nominated and followed the guidelines as identified in the Northern Burlington Hall of Fame bylaws. [clears throat] The
2026 inductees are great examples of the amazing accomplishments our former students and employees have been able to do because of their time at Northern Burlington. Their efforts serve as an inspiration to our current and future students. Caitlyn Crawuck Russell, Devin
Crawuck Rubio, and I apologize if I mispronounce any of these names. Not my my strongest suit. Kimberly Kester Freriedman, Dr. Kimber Kimberly Kester Friedman, Michael Halbuk, John Heran, Delicious Kennedy,
Dr. James Seruda, Gerald Spence, Tara Tomaso, Dr. Tara Thomaso, and the 1997 academic decathlon team, group two state champions. By the way, Delicious
Kennedy, for those of you that may not know the name, um, anybody who's of my age will know the so know the song. Um, I swear. Uh, and so he is one of the artists who who performed that song. So, it's uh so certainly uh great to it will
be great to see see him at the induction ceremony. I'm hoping that it'll give us a little rendition of the song. [clears throat] The 202627 calendar is on this evening's agenda. When developing the school calendar, one of the primary objectives that I always
have is to have the students complete the school year as early as possible. The later we go in June, the harder it is for the students to stay focused. One thing that is that is consistent in the feedback from the survey that we provided to the community and to the staff and is that the current calendar
was extremely inconsistent in nature in during the month of November. Not having the students in school on election day contributes to this inconsistency. This decision was made in hopes to have more parents participate in the parent teacher conferences, but this has not happened as intended.
[clears throat] This past school year or this current school year, we've actually had fewer parents participate in the parent teacher conferences than we have in the past with we recognize the importance of the religious holidays as listed in the survey. Three holidays had
between 44 and 48 individuals response respond favorably to having no school. While these responses represented 16 to 18% of the of the survey participants, it only represented represented 2% of the Northern Burlington enrollment. At
this time, we are not adding any of the religious holidays to the school calendar. We will continue to solicit feedback and reflect on this in future calendars. There's a few updates for the calendar for the for the 202627 school year.
We'll be moving moving the orientation days for the high school and the middle school to earlier in August. The new the new structures have specific benefits for each building. The high school will have an incentive for the participating students and the middle school will have a structured events for the students and
for their parents on the orientation day. Next year, we'll provide two early dismissal days for conferences in November instead of the full day for parent teacher conferences during election day. We are hoping that this will allow more parents to participate and will also allow for more continuity
of instruction during the month of November. Just [clears throat] a reminder for the board that we will be meeting on Tuesday, January 27th at 6:30 for our board retreat. Justin Wright will be joining us to lead the annual ethics training and we'll also go over some
additional topics. Are there any questions? All right. Uh, Mrs. Williams, could you please give your business administrator's report? >> Sure. Very quickly, because I know we have a crowd for one reason. Uh, uh,
happy new year to everyone. Um, welcome back. Um, this month is board appreciation month and as Dr. Zuckermanman mentioned we'll have um some recognition later um in the meeting about that. But we appreciate your guys leadership and service. It's um a volunteer role um sometimes thankless
and we appreciate you guys for all you do. Um on December 3rd uh we attended the GIF state of the fund dinner. Um Northern Burlington won $4,000 in rewards. Um and that's all having to do with safe safety incentive reporting um
workers comp timely. Um so it was a great event and um most importantly Mr. Conowitz um our curriculum director here was and our safety supervis uh safety coordinator he was recognized as a safety star at that meeting. So
congratulations again to Mr. Conowitz. um request for proposals. We're on the um reorganization meeting. Um tonight we are accepting the audit. Um Mr. Gorski from Holt McNed
to the finance committee meeting. There are no audit recommendations for 2425. So we will be accepting the audit this evening. Um last meeting um there was a question about the ROC payments. We have began receiving those payments. Um we've
they're not completely caught up, but um the government is paying us now for those monthly payments to support those positions. Um buildings and grounds. Um the auditorium again is still progressing. Um the masons were here today setting up
scaffolding. So that project is moving along. It's really exciting to see it taking shape. Um and I'm happy to say that we are moving along quickly. And that's it. Anyone have any comments or questions from Mrs. Williams? >> Is that is that project on schedule as
we expected or >> we've had no major delays yet. So, we are on schedule right now. We know that things change quickly. So, pray for no snow and we'll keep it moving. >> Winter time is always the uh the tough
time there. So, um agenda item 2.03 is approval of consent agenda item is approval of the H reports. 2.04 4 is consent agenda item for the approval of the superintendence reports. Um as you at this point we have no standing committees. Um Dr. Zman and I will look
to forming the 2026 committees. If you haven't done the uh the form of your interest, please be sure to do that as soon as possible. Um last month the buildings grounds finance transportation committee did meet. Um
the minutes were included in Dr. documents reports and are uploaded to the committee folders. Um it was primarily a discussion with the auditor um about the audit um a brief update on the budget plan. Um really just the hand providing the handbook and then some
review of the RFPs as was discussed. Um most of those things have been included either on the December agenda or for tonight's agenda. Um I delegate reports. Mr. Mr. Aende, do you have anything you would like to say for B E B E B E B E B E B E B E B E B E
B E BCSBA? >> Okay. Um there was uh numerous bills um approved by the House and Senate uh that are on the governor's desk. However, you know, with the new governor, there's no way to know which bills will go which way. Um, many of the bills had
adjustments that were requested by uh, former Governor Murphy, but at this point I'm not there's a very long list, so it's not worth providing them all knowing that they could be changed any number of ways. Um, if anyone did have any interest in serving for any of the delegate positions, uh, feel free to
reach out and and talk to me. Um, you know, I know Mr. Bucks, Mr. Armani, and myself have have done it for the previous years, but, you know, anyone's interests can always be, uh, included. So, feel free to reach out and let me know if you do have an interest. Um, and with that, we will move on to uh
recognize the boys baseball state group champions. Oh, they're not here yet. >> We will hold off on rec we will hold off on recognizing the boys baseball state champions. No problem. >> We'll come back. >> All right. Uh, Mr. Lee, is there anyone
signed up for public comment? If anyone would like the opportunity to speak on any agenda items, they're welcome to sign up on the com public sign-in list for uh comments. Um if not, I will uh start with the consent agenda and we can
always take a pause when the coaches get here. Um so items on the consent agenda are believed to be items of routine nature requiring no discussion and which are to be voted upon a single roll call vote to the board. Any single member of the board may have any of the items on
the consent agenda removed and placed on the other part of the agenda for discussion merely by so indicating prior to the vote to be taken on the consent agenda. Items removed from the consent agenda are identified by an asterisk and will be subject to discussion by the full board.
Um section five is routine matters. We have 5.02 is approval of the regular meeting minutes from December 8th, 2025. 5.03 03 is approval of the financial report of the board secretary for the month of November 2025. 5.04 is approval
of the treasures report for the month of November 2025. 5.05 is approval of budget transfers for the month of November 2025. 5.06 is approval of the cafeteria report for month of November 2025. And 5.07 is
the resolution of the board regarding budgetary major account fund status. Are there any uh comments, questions, or discussion for any items in section 5? >> Yeah, I just always want to thank the cafeteria staff for providing such a thorough report, but it looks like our breakfast sales are are doing quite
well. This is is this the second year of breakfast? >> So, it's the second year of breakfast and they also um adjusted the time slightly each building um obviously learning from the first year. So, then there there is a little more of a grace time. So, it gives the students a little
bit more um more opportunity to participate. They also have been at the high school. Um they've seen an increase in the lunch sales. Um last year they went down a little bit. Uh possibly because the first year were the new schedule. This
year they're they're closer to where they were prior to the new schedule. All right. Any other uh comments or questions for section five? All right. Section six is approval of bills. We have approval of the bill list for January 2026. Any questions or comments
for section six? All right. Section 7 is business and financial. 7.02 is recognition well uh recognition of the NJSBA school board recognition month. 7.03 is approval of board and staff travel. 7.04 is approval
of submission of the amended ESA application. And 7.05 is acceptance of the 2425 financial audit. Are there any questions or comments for section 7? >> We can uh pull se um item 7.02.
>> Sure. >> We'll pull item 7.02 which was recognition of the NJSBA school board recognition month. >> Dr. Karns, if I can ask for your uh assistance during this um this moment. Um January is recognized as schoolboard
recognition month in New Jersey. I would like to we would like to take a few minutes and thank the board of education for everything that they do. Whether the public knows it or not, whether the students know it or not, they spend countless hours each month um helping to listen, helping to problem solve,
helping to approve things to make sure that our students and our staff have what they need for for the um for the school year. So, the Dr. Karns and the middle school staff and students have put together a little um thank you >> [laughter]
>> But together these airplane working in class together and stuff. different people saying that people at York together and we'll insert the
Wow. [clears throat] There is a care card and on the back of the the card it tells you that's a there's the index card behind is a little um poem for you as the board members. Uh the card on the back of it it talks about uh care how to take care
of the plant. Thank you. Two thick ones. Thank you very much, Dr. >> So, I I did not mean to pull it from the agenda. I was trying to obviously recognize it so we can uh discuss that item.
>> Yes. On behalf of the board, thank you very much. Uh we appreciate the recognition. So um and for all the hard work from the students and from Dr. McClean, we appreciate it. >> Do we have all the coaches? Yes, >> we do. We do.
>> So first of all, congratulations to the basketball team for pulling out a double overtime uh victory. >> [laughter] >> Unfortunately, I wasn't able to be there until till the very end. Had some other things to do, but um certainly very proud of you. Uh coach uh Darling, can
we uh ask you to come on up to the microphone? So, as we have spoken about on a number of different occasions, um we are extremely proud of the all of our athletes, but the the boys baseball team last year took that to uh to another level. Uh taking home the the state
championship. Obviously, I think uh many of you were very vested in the the run. Uh some of the board members were were watching you guys at uh at um maybe some uh restaurant establishments um dur during during the run. Others were were kind of at the games. So, we're
certainly very proud of you. So, uh coach, I don't know if you had anything you wanted to say. >> Yes, sure. Uh first of all, thank you, Board of Education, uh for all you've done for the boys. Thank you for allowing them to be recognized tonight. Uh it's a very special honor to them and
our program. Um so I I want to just kind of recognize the boys at this time. Um if you guys could stand up please. Okay. Um we we already just got recognized one by one, but if you guys want to anybody any captains who want to come up and say thank you. Dambo, you
can come up. Luca. um just so we have a couple of them up here to to kind of recognize what it meant to them and and you know to me it was very special but maybe if one or two of them would like to say how uh important it was to them and their growth.
>> Thank you board of education for all you do for us. I mean, me speaking, I graduated last year, but the season we had with these guys behind me, it was awesome. And can't thank you enough for supporting us and following us throughout our season last year.
>> I just want to thank you guys for all the support and, you know, the whole community was behind us the whole season. We really felt that coming into the playoffs. Thank you again. >> All right. Thank you very much. >> Do you guys expect a repeat? Is there going to be a repeat or what? Yeah. All
right. So, you guys are more than hap more than welcome to stay. I know that some of you haven't been home since school with the basketball game and so on and you may have some homework. So, if you wanted to stay, you're welcome to. If you wanted to go, then then you're welcome to do that, too. Uh but we thank you.
Thank you. >> Feel free to grab pizza if you want. There's some pizza over there. >> All right. Um, returning to consent agenda uh section 7. Um, I know we uh touched on 7.02. Did anyone have any uh questions,
comments, or discussion on the remaining items in section 7? All right. Section 8, students. Uh 8.02 is approval of home instruction services. Uh 8.03, 8.04, and 8.05 are
approval of non-residents. 8.06 and 8.07 are approval of homeless non-resident tuitions. Are there any questions or comments for section 8? All right. Uh section 9 is personnel appointments. Uh 9.02 is approval of
non-certificated appointment. 9.03 is approval of coaches. 9.04 is approval of substitutes. And 9.05 is approval of additional work assignments. Are there any questions or comments for section 9? >> Are these permanent [clears throat]
subs? Are they like the the um regular subs or do we have additional outside subs like a service? Just out of curiosity. >> I'm just looking to see which ones they are >> for custodial staff. They're substitutes that we use on call. Um they're hired by us. They're not through additional
outside service. >> And the security monitor um substitutes are going to be working the weekend and evening activities um that we have uh with the community wck program. >> They're non-instructional substitutes. That's correct. To clarify,
>> right? Any other questions or comments for section 9? All right. Uh, section 10 is 10.02, revision of approval of change of assignment. Are there any questions or comments for section 10, right? Section 11, leaves of absence.
11.02 is approval of leaves of absence. Any questions or comments on section 11? Right. Section 12, uh, 12.02 through 12.04 four are acceptance of retirements. Any questions or comments for section 12?
Right. Uh we have no items in section 13 this evening. Section 14 programs. Uh 14.02 is approval of the 2627 school calendar. 14.03 is approval of membership in the Burlington County Scholastic League and 14.04 is approval
of the Hall of Fame nominees. Are there any questions or comments for section 14? All right. 15.05 is policy. 15.02 is the approval of policies for adoption, the second reading. Uh any questions or comments
for section 15. All right. We have no items in section 16 this evening. Section 17. 17.02 is approval of use of facilities for Northern Burlington youth wrestling. Uh any questions or comments on section 17?
All right. And with that, can I get a motion for the consent agenda? >> Motion. >> Second. >> All right. Miss Blames, we could please do a roll call vote. >> Mr. Figs. >> Yay. >> Mrs. Bond,
>> abstain 5.02. And the rest of the consent agenda items? Yay. >> Mrs. Applegate. >> Yay. Mr. Armene. >> Yes. >> M Janice >> abstain 5.02 and yes on the remainder.
>> Okay. >> Uh Mr. Zimmer. >> Yes. >> Mr. Zuzio. >> Yes. >> All right. Thank you, Mrs. Williams. Uh Mr. Lee, if you could please check for public comment. No. Um, if anyone would like to speak at
open public comment at this time, you're please feel free to sign up. Um, if not, we will move on. All right, moving to future dates. As Dr. Zman mentioned, uh, Tuesday, January 27th is the board of education retreat. Um, Mr. Justin Wright from NJSBA will be
here. Um, he'll be conducting our annual ethics training. Um we have additionally asked him to provide um some information on the NJ SBA policy manual that they're offering for free. Um policy committee is meeting in February. So hopefully his
uh short presentation will give us give the whole board an opportunity to see what NJSB has and then policy committee can discuss it. Um Dr. Sman, I believe there was what was the other item you were asking them? since we're in the process of developing a strategic plan.
Um I also we have also asked him to go over the board's role in strategic planning um and also asked him to talk about um just the benefits of the board having um indivi or goals for each committee and just kind of give us an
overview of what that process could look like. >> All right. Um then February 2nd, as I mentioned, will be a policy committee meeting. Um February 9th, as of now, uh is our next regular meeting with a curriculum technology committee meeting prior. Um Dr. Zuckermanman and I will
work on committees and have them to everyone. I mean, at the absolute latest by the board retreat, hopefully sooner. Um is there any old business um anyone like to bring back to the committee you asked Dr. Zuckermen or Mrs. Williams an update on or any new business they'd
like to refer or request from Dr. Zuckerman or Mrs. Williams. All right. Wonderful. Uh we have no executive session this evening. So with that, if I can get a motion for adjournment? >> Motion. >> Second. >> Second.
>> All those in favor? I >> I opposed abstensions. Happy new year and welcome to another year everyone.