Good evening. Good evening everybody. Welcome to our November 12th Winsel Township Board of Education meeting. Public notice of this meeting was given to all board members and associates in a notice dated January 9th, 2025. Adequate and electronic notice of this public
meeting has been provided specifying the time, place, and manner in which this meeting is being conducted. Was advertised in the courier posted in all schools, the administration office, the municipal building, the library, Bonal Center, Edwood Acres, Elmtown, and the
Winslow Township Post offices. The mission statement. Mission of the Winslow Township School District, a large, diverse, and growing community, is to educate all students to become independent lifelong learners. critical thinkers and caring and competent members of their community. The district
in partnership with the community and in a climate of cooperation and mutual respect will provide an academic environment which values excellence and diversity encourages students to strive for personal excellence and assists them in acquiring knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to contribute
positively to a rapidly changing world. Roll call, please. >> Mr. Clark, >> here. >> Miss Dredden, >> here. Miss Gloyd >> present. >> Miss Martin >> present. >> Mr. McManis >> here. >> Miss Peterson >> present. Miss Pit
>> present. >> Mr. Thomas >> here. >> And Mr. Shaw >> here. >> We have a quorum. >> Please stand for the pledge of allegiance. 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. >> Mr. Clark, can you please read our 2526 district goals? >> 25 to 26 district goals. Number one, student achievement. continue to
implement research-based best practices for delivering instruction and accelerating learning for all students, including all subgroups. This shall include conduct weekly administrative walkthroughs to monitor teaching and learning, utilize the district
diagnostic assessment platform to analyze student data to inform and guide interaction, to monitor and track measurable growth in ELA and mathematics in grades one through nine. to implement creative ways to accelerate student learning by providing additional
supports throughout and beyond the school day. Number two, promote a positive environment for students and staff. Enforce the code of conduct to ensure safety for students and staff and compliance with district policies. Incorporate social emotional learning
opportunities for students to celebrate positive behaviors. Develop strategies for students with significant behaviors to reduce the interruption of instructional time. Decrease negative actions and improve school attendance. Number three, increase stakeholder
engagement. Explore and expand innovative opportunities to increase parent communication. Create parent learning opportunities with a focus on how to support their child's learning. Continue to share the accomplishments of Winslow students in all student activities.
>> Thank you so much, Mr. Moving on to awards and presentations. Next time I'd like to bring up principal Mela to present uh his fine drama department and some of the students who are participating tonight.
>> Thank you, Mr. Peas. And good evening everyone. Good evening. Mr. PE's superintendent, Miss Clement, assistant superintendent, Miss McCoy, our business administrator, Mr. Shaw, our board president, all the members of the board, and all of our community and our students that are here this evening to
present. Um, before we begin our sneak preview of Charlotte's Web, I'd like to take a minute to brag a little bit about our program. Over the past three years, our drama club and stage crew have participated in the Copies Awards.
That's an organization that celebrates outstanding student theater and we're proud to have been a member of that organization and have received a lot of accolades and I would like to share that with everyone tonight. Uh over the past three years we have received 60
nominations and through that we've won nine Cappy awards. Beginning in 2003 with Legally Blonde, we won best featured actor in a female role, best supporting actor in a female role. In
2024 in Beauty and the Beast, we won best stage management, best stage crew, best featured actor in a role model, best supporting actor in a female role. Then last school year in 2025 for MMA
Mia, we won best set once again, best female vocalist, and overall best musical. In addition to that, our performance of Gimme Gimme Gimme from Mama Mia was also chosen to advance to the state level at the New Jersey Teen
Arts Festival. Ladies and gentlemen, that's quite a honored role that our kids have accomplished. for our fall play this year. It will be Charlotte's Web. And I'm pleased to have our students come forward at this time to give you a special preview. Board
members, if you would like, you could come and view it from the other side of this room to sit. For those of you that do not know, uh, this is a charming story that tells the tale of Wilbur, a pig who is saved from slaughter by his wise and caring friend
Charlotte, a spider who uses her web to make him famous. Based on the beloved novel by Ed White, Charlotte's Web is a story about friendship, love, and the power of kindness. It reminds us that it's a bond we share with others that
truly make life meaningful. Thank you for your support and please enjoy our preview performance. Sh. Listen to the sounds of the morning. Very, very early morning. So early, in fact, the sun isn't even up yet. Listen to the crickets, the hoot owls, a frog
down by the pond, a dog up at the next farm. And today there's another sound. It tells that something exciting happened during the night. Some brand new pigs were born. Here's one of them right now exploring his new home. His name is
Well, he doesn't have a name yet. For the moment, he's just a little pig. Now, we'll see. He's not just any ordinary pig. Who am I? Where am I? I haven't been here before. I haven't been anywhere before.
Everything seems so strange. But I like it. I think the new pig has been born here at the Arabell's farm. Before long, you'll meet the Arabels. You'll also meet the others, the people, and the animals who will play an important part in the little pig's life. Now, where
should we start? Wait a minute. We've already started. It's early morning. We're at the Arables farm and some brand new pigs were born during the night. For now, that's all we need. >> Where's Taco going with that axe? >> Out to a hog house. Some pigs are going
missing. >> I don't see why he needs an axe. >> Well, one of the pigs is in front. It's very small and very weak. So, your father has decided to go in. >> I've got to stop him. Papa can't just kill her just because it's not in the other.
>> Stop, Fern. Don't yell. Her father is right. The pig will probably just die anyway. >> Papa, please don't kill it. >> Fair. >> I know a lot more about raising a lure pigs than you do. A weakling makes struggle. I run along. >> What is that fair? The pig could help
being born small. Could it? >> This is the most terrible case of justice I ever heard of. burn John. >> Oh, all right. Guess you can take care of it for a little while. >> Thank you, Papa.
You can start him on the phone like I'll go look for. >> What's going on? What's Fern doing over there? She has a guest for breakfast this morning, Avery. In fact, for a little while, she'll be taking care of that pig.
You call that miserable thing a pig? He's nothing but a runt. >> Go in the house and eat your breakfast. Avery, school bus will be along in a half hour. >> I'm going to have such a good time with this little pig. >> Can I have a pig, too? Pop.
>> No, I only distribute pigs to early risers who are trying to rid the world of injustice. Let's eat. >> Fine. Honey, I found the baby's nursing bottle in I'll pour some more milk into it. Bring your pig in and get him some breakfast. Say, what's his name? Why? I
don't know. Everyone know my very own pig. Now I have to name you. A perfect name for a perfect pig. Fred, that's a good name, but not for you. Clarence. No, you don't look like a
Clarence. a million cuz you're worth a million. Maybe I'm trying too hard. Let's see. Barney, Herman, Lawrence, Newton,
Morris, Lauren, Willie, Wilbur, Will. Wait a minute. Wilbur. Wilbur. What do you have? Breakfast. >> Coming. I mean, we're coming. Burn and Wilbur. Wilbur.
Wilbur. Wilbur. >> Wilbur. >> Burn loved Wilbur more than anything. Every morning, as soon as she got up, she warmed his milk, tied his bib on him, and warmed his bottle for him. >> After breakfast, Wilbur always walked
out to the road with Fern and waited till the bus came. >> Now, you be a good boy until I get home. Oh, there's the bus. Bye-bye, Wilbur. I'll see you tomorrow. Coming. Every day was a happy day for Wilbur.
And every day was peaceful. He was very contented with living with Fern and the family. I love it here. Have something to touch. Just look. Try this bowl of mush. No longer run.
>> He was growing each day. He was becoming quite a specimen of a pig. I talk it up to good clean living. >> Summertime Wilbur food. >> Okay pig, it's time you graduate to the slops. Skin milk, potato skins, leftover
sandwiches, and marmalade drinks. Before long, Wilbur was just 5 weeks old. I say it's about time for a birthday party. He was big. >> Now let them call me >> and strong. >> Anyone for arm wrestling
>> and check out the peak in these cheek and he was ready to be sold. >> Fair price. I'm a suck. Oh no. Great job, guys. Once again, I'd like to thank you for letting us be here this evening and remind everyone that you can
see our full production of the show next Thursday, Friday, and Saturday starting at 6 PM. Doors open at 5:30. Thursday will be student night. Tickets will be $4. And for all other shows, tickets will be six bucks and they're sold
online. Please visit our school website to purchase a ticket. Thank you once again for having us this evening. Great job, guys. I think we're overdue. Awesome. Check. Our [Music]
next presentation will be Dr. Banlow from our NJSBA field service rep. >> Thank you, Mr. Shaw. Good evening, Winslow Board of Education. It's so great to see you. On behalf of New Jersey School Boards, once again, I want to thank you for the work that you do on
behalf of all the families and students in Winslow. Tonight, I'm going to give you a very brief, I promise, presentation of our superintendent search. And we'd like to thank you for considering New Jersey school boards for one of the most important jobs that the board has in selecting the
superintendent of schools for your district, for your students, and for your community. So, first, if I just want to draw your attention to the PowerPoint, and in front of you is a flyer and on the back of that has our different levels of service. So, as I go through the PowerPoint, the flyer will
might help you just have some a few things up close. So, why go with New Jersey School Boards for your search for your next superintendent, your next leader for your district? We are a trusted statewide partner. We have over a thousand successful superintendent searches throughout the state of New
Jersey. We are missiondriven. We're committed to strengthening the governance and leadership capacity of your district long term. and we want to make sure that it is community centered results. So your this search will be specifically tailored to what Winslow
Township is looking for and throughout the process you have ongoing support but even after the the process is finished we are here to support you throughout your work. So your search and our guidance how does that work? It is board driven.
Everything has a board-driven focus and it's expertly facilitated. Your board leads every single decision, every step of the way. It is customized, as I said, to your district. Every search reflects your board's specific priorities and
community values. And we'll talk about how we get to that in a moment. It is confidential and professional. We have proven protocols that protect the district and also protect every single candidate for confidentiality. So the core services that are included
in at every program level are legal protection. At school boards of course we have confidentiality. We have a legal team that over oversees everything and the criteria is carefully carefully looked at and as I said the candidates are protected as well. The criteria
development is a collaborative decision-making um process. We customize the interview questions with the board of education for specifically what the board is looking for in their next leader. And we have a secure technology that we
utilize. We use a program called Revelis that makes sure that all the candidates applications are uploaded. They're online. Um the board will at some point be able to get into Revelis to review every single candidates's resume. And as I said, they is it is extremely
confidential. the interview preparation. We do in comprehensive interview training for the board to prep you for the process. Whichever level you decide to choose if you do go with us, we I will do a candidate ranking. I would be your facilitator for the process. We
will do candidate ranking and we will work on building consensus for the board's decision. And then once you make that decision, we will have we'll help you with your contract um negotiations, your contract training. Of course, your solicitor will be highly involved in
that piece. And then there is a transition training workshop at the end to help your new superintendent transition to the district and to set up some trainings afterwards to to make sure the superintendent and the board are set up for a great process. So at school boards, we have enhanced our
superintendent search process. This is new this year because folks throughout the state were asking for a higher level of service. So there's three different levels. It really depends upon what you are looking for as a board of education.
Our top level is our premium program. It is ideal for boards seeking top level involvement and long-term planning. What does that mean, Dr. Van? What it means is it comes with a 3D strategic planning process. Once you get your superintendent on board, that's part of
the process. That's for districts that might not have a strategic planning a strategic plan in place. The consultant would conduct the first round of preliminary interviews, screen the candidates for you. So, your consultant, which would be me, would be highly
involved with the interview process, and in addition during every single interview, I would be here with you throughout the process to make sure everything runs smoothly. We now have a talent acquisition um educational consult. So we now have someone that
works with school boards that will go out and recruit. And I know this firsthand as a former superintendent in New York and New Jersey. There were people who came and recruited me. So we decided at school boards that we really needed to have someone that would go out and start to recruit some of those
really great folks that are out in the field because we're it's really hard right now to find some real, you know, to find superintendent. So we want to help you with that. So that's part of this program. We also make sure that um as I said there's a strategic strategic planning piece that is involved with
this. We will also review your uh school chief school administrator contract. Our policy department will do that and we'll do a thorough social media background check. The advanced program the next level which is 15,500 is also strongly supported. It's
includes everything that is at the premium program level with the exception of the strategic plan. So this is for suited for boards wanting robust consultant support without strategic planning. And then our standard program
which is $8,000. You have everything that we've talked about already except that there's no consultant participation in interviews. So your consultant would not screen the applicants. They would be here to get you started. They would leave. you would really kind of be on your own with the interviews, but you
would have all that background support that you normally would get. So, every single level, each level offers input sessions with community members, and we'll talk about that, staff and students. So, we get input through surveys, through meetings with your um
constituents to be sure that we're really listening to everybody and what everyone is looking for in their next leader of Winslow Township. And also optional finalist district visits. That's something we can help you set up. Some boards do like to visit the
finalists to just kind of ask folks at that district how they're doing. And then full board ownership of all application materials. So everything that comes in is yours. You own it. So the our advertising strategy is as
follows. We have like a threepronged multi-channel advertising at New Jersey school boards. We have a really strong digital pres presence not only throughout the state but throughout the country. We usually get about 8,000 hits monthly providing continuous visibility
for research. In addition, we are involved with professional networks throughout the state. That would be school business officials, superintendent association, principal association, colleges, the department of education. So all those folks would see your advertisement and your search. We
also have over a thousand plus applicants who are applying right now and who have applied throughout the course of the past year that are still looking for positions. So they this would also go out to all of those folks and many of those people are throughout the country not just New Jersey. And
then we are a proud member of the national affiliation of superintendent searches. So many of these screen here they're involved. They have revelas also. So they have access to the search, just the actual advertisement,
none of the confidential information that belongs to you. So here's a sample search and I kind of put this together for just for you guys. It's just a template of h how we would go about this. So at the very top we c, you know, I'm coming in now in November.
So November and December, we discuss and set the search parameters with the board. If the board decides that they want to go with New Jersey school boards, you would definitely need to act on it at a formal board meeting and decide which level of service you would like to go with. And then I would come
in I'd like to come in hopefully if you could decide to go with us in December. And I'll tell you why in a minute. Come in in December in executive session and start to go through the timeline with you and the process. December is a great time because a lot of s people looking for superintendent jobs, they're going
to be off for the holiday break and that's really a great time for them to be working on the application, getting their resume in. So, we find this to be a really great prime time to get things moving, especially if you want to hire somebody for July one. So then the next part of that would be um the input
sessions which I would love to do in January where I would of course work with your business administrator to set up uh you know time with each of your staff at every school for input your administrative team students and a community session as well and we'll also
put together a survey. So all of that would happen in January and our advertisement our advertisement would close we'd get the advertisement goal before December as I said. We'd make sure it looks good to all of you and it would close at the end of January. If you wanted to extend it a little longer
we could depending upon how many folks apply and then we start the interview rounds. So I would make sure I'd set up all the interviews for you and the board. You would decide how many candidates you want to bring in. Every board is different. So that's something that you could decide to gather and
those interviews would be set up with me and I'd be getting everything ready for you. And then once you decide on your finalist after you know reference checks and that would be something I would assist you with knowing how to do that as well. We do all the social media
searches depending upon which level you go. Then you start to work on the contract negotiation. That takes place between your solicitor, the board, and your candidates's attorney. So once that's put together, it will then go to your executive county superintendent. So
I'm thinking that could happen in April. We've done this. I did this before. I know Mr. Peas is aware. We did this in Palmyra not too just last year and we found a great candidate there to step in. And then in addition in April and May um once the county superintendent
approves the contract he or her they have to approve it then the board can go ahead and act and um hire that individual and hopefully get that superintendent started July 1st. And I'm hoping that that's your your timeline. So one of the other things I shared is
just a little sampling. We have so many different searches throughout the state and many different folks that we've hired throughout the state. This is just a a sample in Canton County in 19 in 2024 of some folks that we hired I folks we hired in in Ottabon, Berlin, Glaster
City, and Pineh Hill. Just a few of our our districts that benefited from our search process. So again, we we will give you proven results. We are a trusted partner. Um, after working in New York City as a superintendent, I was thrilled to come back and work for New Jersey school boards because it I just
feel that it's just a great great partnership with our with our boards throughout the state. The entire process will be confidential. We will be transparent with you throughout the entire process. You will get continuous support from us and we have very, very
deep expertise. So, I want to just stop right now and just see if you have any questions for me. I know this is a big decision. Um I did give you a little bit of literature that you can take a look at. And as I said, you would definitely need to um decide what level you would need to definitely act and um act on
that in a formal board meeting. And we would get together um an electronic contract for you to review and sign. But as all of that is moving along, we could keep things moving so we get that person for you starting July 1. So I'm going to pause now. See if you have any questions
for me at all at this point. Yes. >> What is the I know you said that this starts right away. Is that the only time that you prefer to start >> start the search process? >> It depend it always depends upon the board like for for Winslow. I'm almost
positive you wanted to start get somebody on board for July 1st if that's definitely what you want. This is really an ideal timeline because it gives us a lot of time. It gives you a lot of time to really take your time. do a really great search and if you wanted to extend
the advertisement we could and that gives us a lot of time to get adverti you know interviews in. So it depends upon what the board is looking for and when they want the person to start any other questions well I thank you so much for um having me come in and
considering New Jersey school boards have a great evening and Mr. Shaw thank you so much. >> Thank you Dr. B. Moving on to correspondence. >> We have another. >> Moving on to
our minutes. I have a motion to approve our meeting minutes from the regular meeting of Wednesday, October 22nd, uh, 2025, open and close session reg and the close open and close session, I'm
sorry. Motion to approve the following minutes. Meeting minutes of the board of education regular meeting on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 open session and regular meeting Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 close session.
>> Second that motion, Mr. President. Any questions? >> Roll call, please. >> Madam, excuse me. I'm so sorry. Mr. President, was that Mr. McManis? >> Yes, ma'am. >> Okay. Thank you.
of roll. >> Mr. Clark, >> yes. >> Miss Dread, >> yes. >> Miss Glaude, >> yes. >> Miss Martin, >> yes. >> Mr. McManis, >> yes. >> Miss Peterson, >> yes. >> Miss Pittz, >> yes. >> Mr. Thomas, >> yes. >> And Mr. Shaw,
>> yes. >> Motion has carried. >> Moving on to committee reports. Mr. Thomas, athletic committee. >> Uh, Mr. President, I yield to our uh interim superintendent. He had made a request that we allow that our board
representatives can do the athletic sport committee if that's okay with you and the rest of the board. I yield that time to them too. >> That's quite fine. >> I think it's a perfect opportunity for our student rep uh Sheriff Hazelton to do her report at this time.
Um, starting with uh the lower level schools, uh, with school number one, um, they're having their annual fall food drive from November 3rd through November 13th, which ends tomorrow. Um, non-p perishable food items can be dropped off
at the school. And the annual giving tree collection of new coats, hats, gloves, and stars will run from November 24th to December 17th. And then for school two, uh, spirit night was held at Dave and Busters earlier this week, and they have donuts
with grown-ups. It will be held on November 20th. Uh, school number three, kindness week activities are being held this week in conjunction with World Kindness Day on November 13th, which is tomorrow.
School number four, literacy night on November 13th at 6 PM is taking place. School number five, uh they also have an annual fall food drive through November 10th through November 14th with non-p
perishable food items that can be dropped off at the school. They have a schoolastic book fair November 12th through the 14th. And in school number six, the Winsow Police Department will be conducting an assembly on phone and
internet safety on November 21st. And then for the middle school and eighth grade, parent information night was held on October 16th to provide parents with all the activities occurring this year for their students.
Um, as far as winter sports registration uh for the middle school, it is now open. Physical packets are available online or with Mr. Watson. All winter sports will start on Monday,
November 17th, and all paperwork must be completed in order to begin for the high school. Um, the fall play Charlotte's Web November 20th through the 22nd at 6 PM [Music]
Thanksgiving canned food drive October 16th through November 13th, which is also tomorrow. help support families in the Winso Tasha community and donations can be dropped off in the home room classrooms or at the main office. Non-p perishable food items as
well. Santa Saturday uh will be held December 6th in the Winsot High School cafeteria from 12 noon to 4 pm. Admission is $5 per child. And admission also includes holiday
music, hot dog with a drink, letter to Santa, making reindeer food, crafts and activities, and a story time with the special guests. Uh, as far as Winslow Athletic Ball Sports, we held our Powerpuff game
October 27th, uh, with our class of 2026 being the winner for the third time. Um, football, they were team, the team was crowned conference champions with their overall record being 92 and West
West Jersey football league conference record being 5-0. The next game is this Saturday, November 15th at 1 pm versville, which will be the NJSIAA sectional championship game with our conference all stars being first team
Philip Hatfield, Jaylen Parker, Naen Powell, Nakir Helton, Quaid Hendris, Robert Karstarfin, Benjamin Carter Jr., Karan Caesar, Karan Ali, Assar Herd, and Su Matthews. For our boys boys soccer
team, their overall record was seven to 12 with the Olympic conference record being two to four. The team made it to the first round of state playoffs, but they lost to Tom's River East. Derek Whitok, Matthew Jenkins, and Justice Harrington being our first team
conference allstars. Girls soccer, their overall record was seven to nine. Olympic conference record being 0 and6. No one was selected by the conference. For field hockey, their overall record was 1-16.
Olympic conference record being 0 and6. No one was selected by the conference. For girls volleyball, our over the overall record was 8 and 17. Olympic conference record being 2 and8 with our conference allstars for first team being
Saiia Griffin and Cherish Hazelton. And our and our second team all conference star being Kyra Ali. The team made it to the first round of state playoffs but lost to for girls tennis. The overall record was 0 and1 with the Olympic
conference record being 0 and8. No one was selected by the conference. For our boys cross country team, our senior Vinnie Perry has meddled in all of his races. He finished fifth place in the sectional championship with a personal record of 16 minutes and 1 second being
the new school record. On November 1st, he finished 14th at group three NJSIAA states on November 8th, which qualified him to advance to the meet of champions. He is the first runner in school history to qualify for cross cross country meter
champions. The meet of champions is Saturday, November 15th at home. Our division Olympic conference champion is Vinc Vincent Perry. for band. Uh they play second at South Jersey Championships with awards for best
visuals, best color guard, and best percussion. Place sixth at New Jersey State Championship for best color guard and sixth at Atlantic Coach Championship with the award for best color guard. Seniors Samara Tavis and Maya Rivera
each won scholarships for the National Judges Association. For girls cross country, sophomores Amaria Orango and Annabella Cassidy has meddled in their races. Most runners are 45 seconds ahead or where they were this time last year.
No one was selected by the conference. And then for middle school sports, boys soccer record was four 4 to 0 to one. Girls soccer record was 2 to3. Field hockey was struggling to get interest to
get girls to sign up. Unfortunately, we weren't able to uh field a team this year due to a lack of numbers. Boys and girls cross country team uh hosted a cross country meet and London dancing placed first out of 57 girls and Leavon
Jackson took fourth place out of 73 boys. Girls volleyball was a first year sport and their record was 0 and4. That's all I have forever. [Applause] >> Thank you.
>> Just one small question for Cherish. >> Yes. >> Just one small question on the um the Santa Saturday. >> Yes. >> Which is one of my favorites. >> Uh you get I think the children is $5. >> Yes. >> And the adults.
I believe. [Music] >> Okay. Thank you. >> Thank you very much for your report. Moving on to our citizens advisory committee,
Martin and Miss Neves. [Music] Good evening, board members. Mr. P and Mrs. Pittz, I did get that email about that amendment. I didn't have time to submit it, but I will verbalize that and resubmit the report.
Uh, so the CAC met Thursday, November 6 via Zoom and school was not in session. Present were Mrs. Martin, myself, Miss Thomasello, Miss Vega, Miss Hoffman, and Miss Moss. It began at 6:30 and we ended at 7:56.
Um, items of discussion was the high school impact tutoring. Um, there was a parent who brought up that a letter was sent that a student was going to be placed uh into tutoring looking due to CTE enrollment, but there was no
academic need as noted by their grades or teacher recommendation of students in any student honors classes with no teacher concerns raising questions about selection criteria. Um, the letter was also unclear, listing available subjects but not specifying the students area of
need. So the recommendation that the CAC is presenting to the board um because I know there's been other parents who've been concerned their students who need tutoring are not getting to. So I don't know what the selection criteria is whether that is clear and if there would be any room to put in a parent opting in
for their student to receive ting. Um there was also a concern regarding elementary in school tutoring. I believe that all the lower elementary schools uh schools that we've heard uh in school tutoring has not begun. Um we talked about why that might not be maybe
teachers are being pulled for for other assignments due to shortages. Um so there was some questions about that and a recommendation is to find out why. Um as far as policy and procedure gaps, we know that the policy committee decided not to review 9180 about having
volunteers in the school. Um, so the CAC's recommendation there would be to encourage administration to utilize the policy committee as it stands, which does allow for community volunteers as long as they're supervised by staff and go through the appropriate background
checks. Um, one suggestion being that they could possibly help as cafeteria duty or things of that nature. That way, our teachers do not need to be pulled to do that and gifted and talented and RTI can continue as usual. Um there was another issue that we had
brought up previously about the birthday invitations. I know the parent still reached out to one of our CAC members because it's still unclear whether there is any resolution there. Um I believe the child was disciplined for giving out the birthday invitations at lunch. Um I
know the unofficial policy is that you either invite the entire class or only boys only girls. Um and I believe the child gave out invitations at lunch and then was given in school detention or something like that. Um there is no policy or nothing in the handbook in
regards to that. Uh so the recommendation would be to create a clear district-wide policy in the student handbook or in our policies for that. Um there was also some discussion around HSA event logistics particularly Santa Saturday and talking
about how the HSA is generally responsible for the cost of any security during those events and whether the district would be willing to absorb those costs. Um and the only outstanding recommendation that we had and we just saw our amazing drama department uh we are still waiting for movement on the
academic and arts hall of fame. I believe it was in June that the CAC brought that recommendation. and the board was okay with going forward with that and it was to be sent to the policy committee. So any update on that would be appreciated as well and that is it for my report.
There are any questions questions at this time? Um the birthday a policy coming about for the birthday invitations. That would be the only thing that you know we would have to send that to the
policy committee, you know, for guys to look at. I don't know. >> Send it to the policy. >> Yeah. Because if there's no policy on it, >> but should there even be a policy? That would be something that the district would have to look at with Mr. P. >> Yes, Mr. P.
>> We will look at all the concerns from CC earlier today. So, we'll get a chance to go through this and tackle some of these items and also make some suggestions. Moving on to the education committee. Miss Martin
>> meeting November uh November 18th at 4 p.m. and web >> Mr. McManis marketing committee. >> Yes sir. Um uh marketing committee a meeting was held uh uh between myself and Mr. PS
recently to uh to review prior submitted ideas for breakfast club. We reviewed potential value and pro uh of the program for students and the district's ability to market itself to stakeholders and community. Uh I took it that the idea was well received. Mr. P will
explore uh with district personnel to propose ideas feasibility and implementation. Um the board was also slated to set up with uh recently at a transport treat event. The original uh event was scheduled for Friday the 31st
of October from 5 to 8:00 p.m. However, we received late notice uh that the event on the Winsslow Center parking lot would be moved to Sunday, November 2nd from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Couple of the board members, myself included, could not accommodate the new time. However,
Miss Pittz, Miss Dreaden, Miss Glaude, and late addition, Miss Peterson were all able to uh step up and uh represent the board at that uh event and much my uh thanks. No, no meeting was held.
>> Mr. McMahon, >> yes, ma'am. >> Miss Martin was included in that. >> Miss Martin was there also. My goodness. Okay. >> Thank you for the correction. No problem. So, no new meeting was held, but one is
scheduled for Saturday uh the 10th at 42 Washurn Avenue. >> That's it. >> Thank you, Mr. McManis. Moving on to the operations committee. Mr. Tre, Mr. President, >> Miss Pence, policy committee.
>> Yes, Mr. um Mr. President. Yes, just um a brief um just a few comments with regard to the policy committee meeting. Uh we did um meet today prior to uh board meeting at 6 PM and um in
attendance was um Miss Miss Gard, Mr. Clark um of course Mr. Davis and also Mr. Peace set in with us for that. Uh because there were no as Mr. Davis
indicated there were no new uh policies that came out of stress estate. Um so therefore what the policy committee did do was to take up a few things specifically the update on the um CAC's
request for the uh to establish a hall of fame for academics and arts and that was that was a discussion that we had and what um we would like the board to know is that with regards
to that as far as the board is concerned concern. Um, as far as the policy committee is concerned, we would like to report to the board that we think that that idea is it's it's a good one. However, uh, that really would not be a district initiative.
um uh with regards to going forward with that, what we would say uh to the CAC uh is that the logistics of that uh with regards to setting it up uh getting whatever funding, contacting people to
assist you and we recommend that perhaps you um the CAC could contact um Mr. Thomas because he did a great job um this past year with setting up the hall of fame for the um the athletic I believe correct Mr. Thomas,
>> you are correct. >> Yes. Um did a great job. And so perhaps the CAC could connect with him to get some ideas. Now what the uh what the board um as far as the policies committee is concerned, what the board is is saying that we can do we once that
is established that we could um provide space uh in one of the buildings in the district to uh set up the um whether it be a wall or part of all for that hall of fame because as um as was mentioned
earlier certainly uh with regards to the u the performing arts uh we our students are stellar. They really are because Mr. Mela of course ran down a whole litany list of the kinds of awards uh and accolades that our students have
received in that particular area. And as a um a patron of the arts myself, just letting you know I was four years in my school orchestra, not band orchestra. Um Sister Mariela will tell you that. Um
but um it's it's it's a noteworthy uh suggestion and that is what the uh policy committee is is uh would respond to that as an update on that recommendation. In addition to that um the policy committee tapped on another
consideration certainly worthwhile coming from Miss Lord as it relates to the naming of our facilities. Uh and that um particular issue is covered under policy number 7250 and we discussed that as a
committee whether we would review it, revise it or modify it and um we uh would like to report to the board that there are some modifications. What Miss Glaude uh did present to us was I thought was a stellar recommendation
that certainly um we absolutely uh would consider um once we go through and Mr. Davis is going to do that for us and just um really uh pull together for us so that we can then present it to the board um at our next meeting for our
first reading. And our next meeting will be um next month at our next board meeting because the policy committee meets the hour before the first board meeting in the month. And so next month being
December, I believe the first board meeting is December 10th. So therefore, the policy committee will be meeting at 6:00 on December 10th. >> Thank you, Miss Pittz.
>> Mr. Thomas, the Economic Development Council and the Municipal Drug Alliance. >> No report this time >> for the planning board. um to make up for the my Mr. for the last
board meeting. Um the plane board had a few minor residential projects that were on the agenda uh for our October meeting, but they were all mostly all um extended into November. Um there was a
big solar project that was p pushed back also um for new freedom road at the old uh um dump site. >> So um there uh once we have our meeting next week um I'll have hopefully more to
report out on our next board meeting in at uh in two weeks. That that's all I have to report for the planning board for now. Um, moving on to our superintendent report.
And I have a motion to approve our superintendent report as it's recommended for approval by the superintendent from the top of page three to the bottom of page seven. >> Yes. Motion to um approve the superintendent report starting on page
three, ending on page seven. >> I'll second the motion to approve. Any questions? No questions. Roll call, please. >> Mr. Clark, >> yes. >> Miss Breen, >> yes. >> Miss, >> yes.
>> Miss Martin, yes. Mr. McManis, >> yes. >> Miss Peterson, >> yes. >> Miss Pitts, >> yes. >> Mr. Thomas, >> yes. >> And Mr. Charles, >> yes. >> The motion has carried. >> Moving on to the business administrator board secretaries report. And I have a
motion to approve the business administrator board secretaries report as is recommen recommended for approval from the top of page eight to the bottom of page 13. >> Motion to approve the business administrator report starting on page eight on page 13.
>> Second that motion to approve the report. >> Any questions? >> Roll call, please. >> Mr. Clark. >> Yes. Miss Green, >> yes. >> Miss Glo, >> yes. >> Miss Martin, >> yes.
>> Mr. McManis, >> yes. >> Miss Peterson, >> yes. >> Miss Pig, >> yes. >> Mr. Thomas, >> yes. >> And Mr. Shaw, >> yes. >> Motion has carried. Oh.
>> Um, as we move on to the personnel report, I need a motion unta on 2025 2026 staff reassignments on the personnel report. >> What page? >> On page number 14 on the personnel
report from our October 22nd meeting. Motion to unte item on page for page 14, item number 2A. >> Uh second
that motion on our personnel report. Can I have a motion? >> Oh, I mean a roll call. I'm sorry. Just [Music] Mr. Clark, >> yes. >> Miss Dredden, >> yes. >> Miss Claude, >> yes.
>> Miss Martin, >> yes. >> Mr. McManis, >> yes. >> Miss Peterson, >> yes. >> Miss Pittz, >> yes. >> Mr. Thomas, >> yes. >> And Mr. Shaw, >> yes. >> Motion has carried. on our personnel report. Can I have a recommendation to approve our
superintendence report as is recommended for approval from the top of page 14 to the bottom of page 19. >> Motion to approve the personnel report starting on page 14, ended on page 19.
>> I'll second that. Uh motion to approve that uh personal report. >> Any questions? Roll call. >> Mr. Clark, >> yes. >> Miss Freddy, >> yes. >> Miss Lloyd, >> yes. >> Miss Martin,
>> yes. >> Mr. McManis, >> yes. >> Miss Peterson, >> yes. >> Miss Pitts, >> yes. >> Mr. Thomas, >> yes. >> And Mr. Shaw, >> yes. >> Motion has carried. >> Moving on to our addendum. Being that there is no addendum, we'll move on to
the open public records act request. M. Yes, Mr. President, between the period of October 23rd and November 4th that we received and respond to three um over requests. One was from Jeffrey Lee from
Smart Procure and he wanted purchasing records from July 1st, 2025 uh to current. Um he wanted the purchase order number, the purchase date, the line item details which describes the purchase, the quantity, uh the price and
the vendor ID name. Uh those records were compiled and submitted. Second one was CT mills from public info access LLC and they wanted copies of the most current existing records listing all active employees within the school
district. [Music] They wanted the full name, the title, position, work email address, the work location, maybe the school or office. Um, those records were compiled and submitted. And then the third one was from John Riley, New Jersey, right to
know. Uh, he wanted records for the 2025 tax years concerning our mail room equipment, whether it was leased or purchased, and he wanted the purchase order. Um and those records were compiled in office.
>> Thank you, Miss Bo. Moving on toformational items. >> Good evening, everyone. Like to provide the board and the public with a update. First of all, I'd like to recognize our veterans and thank them for their
service. also like to uh thank everyone who participated in the Veterans Day celebration at the township uh facilities. It was a phenomenal celebration. I want to thank our board members who were in attendance. Also,
our students of the Winsow Township High School choir under the direction of Mr. Justin Kerveny. Also, the students of the Winsow Township High School orchestra under the direction of Miss Samantha Mulligan. They did a phenomenal job. I was excited to be there. Got a chance to see some
old classmates who are veterans who uh live in the community. And also just to be there to recognize the uh sacrifice that our men and women uh uh provide each and every time they uh serve in the armed forces.
The middle school update. I am happy to announce that we have made up all three makeup days with the middle school. So, just want to thank our middle school team for their sacrifice and commitment to our students and our school district. Our contractor, All Risk, along with
Miss Pennock, Windso Township School District's facilities manager, principal Sharpshshire and Miss Bole have been working hard to keep this project moving forward. I'm thankful for their hard work and commitment to get all of our students back in school and under the same group together.
Each day we see more and more classrooms being completed and ready for our students to return. Air quality testing continues to be done by Epic Environmental and our test results are re as recently as a couple of days ago were negative. There are no air
contaminants present and all students and staff are safe when they enter the building. We have been conducting these tests since the start of this work and at no time did any tests indicate we had issues or concerns with our air quality. information for our students and our
parents. Second marking period, all students will transition to health classes. As mentioned earlier by our student rep, winter sports arrangements have been made to ensure our students will be part participating in winter sports at the middle school. Until this
project is complete, I will continue to meet with everyone on a daily and weekly basis to ensure this work is done in a timely manner and to ensure that we're meeting industry standards. To address the teacher shortage in our district in special education, we are
participating in the pathways to teaching program through Drew University. This program will allow individuals to receive the teacher of students with disabilities endorsement. We're also exploring other programs to help pair professionals get their teaching certifications in critical
areas. Finally, I met with auditor Yang of Boomman company and just want to report that the audit is underway and uh she has positive reports uh on the audit process. So, I'd like to thank uh Miss
Bole and her her team on all the work to keep us financially healthy. That concludes my update and thank you very much. >> Thank you, Mr. Peas. >> Moving on to old business. Anybody have any old thing for old business?
>> I would like to ask Mr. Peace for the update on the technology audit. >> Yes. So the audit is uh extensive. They have finished one phase of the audit and sorry I didn't include that in my update. uh they have provided
uh information and they would prefer to come meet with the board and the public to share that information on the audit versus me trying to uh talk that technology language which I'm not versed in. So uh we will schedule an opportunity for them to come in and
provide a full report on the uh technology audit and make their recommendations to the school district. >> Perfect. Thank you. Anybody else have anything for information? >> I do, Mr. President. First of all, I'd like to thank you and the rest of the board for bringing in young lady to tell
us on the process for superintendent and making it clear to the stakeholders that that they they will be a part of this event at all at all cost. >> Thank you, Mr. Thomas. [Music]
business. >> Um before we move on from old business, I just want to remind everybody that we still have our reports of self-evaluation to complete. So if we can um complete that um
moving on to new business, anybody have any new business? >> Mr. Long, you're up. Public comments. >> Certainly. Thank you, uh Mr. President. Um, public comment. The Winslow Township Board of Education highly values the input of citizens in making important
decisions that affect the children of our community. We believe in the rights of citizens to observe board meetings. To ensure that all of our citizens have the opportunity to attend schoolboard meetings and offer comment and to ensure that the board can conduct the important
business of the district, we ask that the speakers follow certain guidelines for making public comment. The board secretary will recognize those individuals in the audience who wish to make comment and we'd ask that you kindly respect the following procedures.
One, all members of the public attending schoolboard meetings must treat each other and the board with respect. Two, please state your full name and your town of residence. Your specific address is not needed. Three, please limit your
comments to four minutes. Four, in the event we're unable to answer your questions, please submit your questions in writing to the school board and along with your name, address, telephone number, and email address where you can be contacted and your questions will be
answered within a reasonable time. And lastly, individuals offering citizen comment are not permitted to make personal attacks on any district employee, board member, other testifier, or member of the public. Thank you, sir.
Can I have a motion to move into public comments? >> Motion to move into public comments. >> Second the motion to move the public comments. >> All in favor? >> I um Jill Good evening.
>> I have returned tonight to provide an update following the advisement of Superintendent Mr. Peas who directed me to reach out to the secretary at school 6 in order to have my questions answered by the building administration.
While I did follow through and had a conversation, an additional incident occurred that same Friday. Though it may not have been classified as an HIV, it was indeed bullying. That following Monday, my child's father and I went to
the school seeking clarity about what was happening. Unfortunately, no administrator was available at the time. not a principal, assistant principal, assistant superintendent, or superintendent. My child's father
scheduled an appointment for the following Monday specifically to discuss the ongoing bullying. When we attended that meeting, we were not given a clear p a clear plan or preventative measures from the
administration. Indeed, much of the conversation focused on why certain incidents did not qualify as HIVs. Now, we are in November and there have
been now six bullying incidents involving my child. The final comments made by the building principal during the meeting that we had on Monday were quite concerning. After my son's father expressed that the bullying needed to
stop and that he would return for further meetings if needed, the principal responded by saying, "The church doors are always open." I'll be honest, I don't know what that means. Because we weren't in a church, we were
in school. And the pattern of loops and circles we've experienced when trying to communicate with this administration has not reflected any sort of open door policy. If that was the intended message.
So once again, I'm here because each time an incident occurs and is not adequately addressed at the building level, I will continue to come back. not to be difficult, but because my child's safety, emotional well-being, and right to learn without fear are
non-negotiable. I'm asking with respect, but also with firmness for accountability, transparency, and meaningful preventative action moving forward. Our children, our children deserve that. Thank you.
>> Thank you, Miss Po, >> Mr. President. That concludes all that have signed up to speak this evening. Um, Mr. Fosiani in the back is indicating there's nobody waiting in the waiting room. Is that correct? >> Okay. So, that concludes those that have
signed up to speak. >> Can I have a motion to adjourn public comments? >> Motion to adjourn public comments. >> Second the motion to adjourn public comments. All in favor? Hi. >> Moving on to executive session. Mr. W.
>> Thank you, uh, Mr. President. Um, in accordance with the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, we will be adjourning into executive session on November 12th, 2025 at approximately 8:10 p.m. Of the nine exceptions provided by law
on which we're permitted to engage in executive session, uh, there are several matters that were are listed under item eight. matters involving employment, appointment, terms and conditions of employment, evaluation and performance, promotion, discipline, etc. And there's
also one minor personnel matter involved in that as well as uh a number of grievances for the board to uh consider this evening. I would anticipate that the close session would last approximately an hour to 90 minutes.
And I have a motion to uh move into executive session. Motion to move into executive session. >> Second a motion move into executive session. >> Roll call, please. >> Mr. Clark, >> yes. >> Miss Dre, >> yes.
>> Miss Glaude, >> yes. >> Miss Martin, >> yes. >> Mr. McManis, >> yes. >> Miss Peterson, >> yes. >> Miss Pit, >> yes. >> Mr. Thomas, >> yes. >> And Mr. Sure. >> Yes. >> The motion is carried.