We are Partners Responsible Outstanding United Dedicated

Leonard D. Fitts, ED.D.

INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

(609) 387-5870 FAX (609) 386-6971

TO: Members of the City of Burlington Board of Education

FROM: Leonard D. Fitts, Ed.D.

Interim Superintendent of Schools

RE: Agenda – February 10, 2020

DATE: February 7, 2020

4:30 PM Work Session

5:00 PM Mid-Year Personnel Reviews

7:00 PM Board of Education Meeting

WWIS Large Group Instruction Room

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

Jennifer Montone, President

Nicole Gaspard Tovar, Vice President Jessica Keefe

Maxcine Borden-Hendricks Holly MacDonald

Dr. Amber Ciccanti Crystal Mettrock

William Kamps Ernest Turner

Karen Daly, Edgewater Park Representative

Dr. Leonard D. Fitts, Interim Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Raymond W. Coxe, Board Secretary/Business Administrator

Comegno Law Group, Attorneys-At-Law

SUNSHINE STATEMENT

In accordance with the State’s Sunshine Law, adequate notice of this meeting was

provided by mailing a notice of the time, date, location, and, to the extent known, the

agenda of this meeting on January 8, 2020 to the Burlington County Times. Copies of the

notice have also been posted in the board office on January 9, 2020 and filed with City of

Burlington City Clerk and in each of the district schools on January 8, 2020.

NOTE: An Executive Session may be requested by Board Members at any time it is deemed

necessary. Where permitted by law, the public may be excluded.

City of Burlington Public Schools

518 LOCUST AVENUE, BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY 08016

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DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT

We inspire, nurture, support, prepare, and challenge all to achieve personal and academic excellence, to

become life-long learners, and to be responsible, respectful, and engaged partners in the global community.

VISION STATEMENT

City of Burlington Public School District

We are

Partners Responsible Outstanding United Dedicated

2018-2019 DISTRICT GOALS

GOAL#1: To improve student achievement in English Language Arts (ELA) through evaluation of

the instructional program and curriculum at the City of Burlington Public Schools K-12.

GOAL#2: To improve student achievement in Mathematics through evaluation of the instructional

program and curriculum at the City of Burlington Public Schools K-12.

GOAL#3: To reduce the percentage of students who are chronically absent as defined as absent from

school 10% of the number of days school is in session.

GOAL#4: Develop a plan to focus attention on school/community relations and family engagement

based on research of the best practices for building and sustaining positive relationships

between the school and students, parents, and community.

1. Work Session

M 2. Recommend adoption of Resolution #3047-20 Authorizing the Board of EXHIBIT J

S Education to meet in closed session (Personnel, Contract and Student Matters).

B/A

RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION

REVIEW AND CONSIDER MINUTES OF MEETING – January 6, 2020 EXHIBIT A1

REVIEW AND CONSIDER MINUTES OF MEETING – January 13, 2020 EXHIBIT A2

REVIEW AND CONSIDER MINUTES OF MEETING – January 22, 2020 EXHIBIT A3

REVIEW AND CONSIDER MINUTES OF MEETING – January 25, 2020 EXHIBIT A4

REVIEW AND CONSIDER MINUTES OF MEETING – January 27, 2020 EXHIBIT A5

REVIEW AND CONSIDER MINUTES OF MEETING – February 3, 2020 EXHIBIT A6

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

A. Summary of Transactions – January 2020 EXHIBIT B

B. A148 Report/Secretary’s Report – January 2020 EXHIBIT C

C. Report of Treasurer of School Moneys – January 2020 EXHIBIT D

(Agrees with Board Secretary Report)

D. Division of Finance Bulletin #200-11 – January 2020 EXHIBIT E

PAYMENT OF BILLS

Bill List – January 2020 EXHIBIT F

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TRANSFER RESOLUTION – January 2020 EXHIBIT G

SUPPLEMENTAL PAYROLL – January 2020 EXHIBIT H

SIGN-IN SHEET EXHIBIT I

CORRESPONDENCE

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1. Announcement of the 2019-2020 District Teacher of the Year.

M 2. Acknowledge receipt and review of Report #6 Violation of Policy 5512 EXHIBIT K

S Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB).

B/A

OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO SPEAK

Members of the public are invited to submit comments pertaining to educational matters during the

public comment portion of this meeting. The board, pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, will not

publicly discuss personnel matters and may choose not to respond to comments made by members of

the public during this portion of the meeting; however, the board will give all comments appropriate

consideration and will refer all initial complaints to the administration for resolution.

Please be aware that all board employees retain the right of privacy and shall retain all rights against

defamation and slander according to the laws of New Jersey. The board shall not be held liable for

comments made by members of the public.

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER COMMENTS

Maximum two minutes per Board Member.

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OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

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PROGRAM

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

M 1. CHILD STUDY TEAM AND STUDENT MATTERS:

S Recommend approval of 2019-2020 Child Study Team and student matters

as per Mr. Michael Scapellato:

A. OUT-OF-DISTRICT STUDENTS FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2019-2020:

Garfield Park Academy (transportation not included) @ $56,336.40 per student Student #201805030

Student #201502094 – Student previously placed at Hampton Academy. Placement

changed due to significant behavioral concerns.

B. HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION:

Student #201502094

Student #202060087

Student #201960100

Student #201860077

Student #201304011

Student #84045

C. OTHER:

A. Recommend approval for seven hours of AAC consultation/training services for

Student #201702023 @ $93.00/hour.

B. Recommend approval to utilize a bus aide from Delta-T Group, effective

February 11, 2020 for 4 hours per day @ $21.00/hour until the posted part-time

in-district position is filled.

C. Recommend approval for bedside instruction for Student #202060016, provided

by Professional Education Services, Inc., beginning February 3, 2020, for

approximately four weeks, 2 hours per day @ $52.00/hour.

B/A

M 2. Recommend approval of Healthy Relationship, Healthy Choices Program

S consisting of 10 sessions geared towards male coaches, 15 male students in

grades 8 through 10, and parents at a total cost of $2,250.00 to be paid by

BCHS Assemblies budget 15-190-100-320-5064-30 Ext. 7820.

B/A

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M 3. Recommend approval for the high school to sponsor an English Language

S Learners Club at BCHS to provide additional assistance to our Spanish and

Portuguese speaking students. The ELL Club would meet on Mondays and

Tuesdays from 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Sgt. Victor Manzueta has volunteered

to be the club advisor.

B/A

M 4. Recommend approval to accept donations for Family Fun Night event on EXHIBIT PR1

S January 24, 2020.

B/A

M 5. Recommend approval of Adult Education Instructors and Courses for 2020 EXHIBIT PR2

S Spring Session as per Mrs. Elizabeth Baird.

B/A

M 6. Recommend approval of a SAT Prep Elective course at Burlington City EXHIBIT PR3

S High School for the 2020-2021 school year for students in grades 10 and 11.

B/A

M 7. Recommend approval of an “Owner’s Box” Elective course at Burlington City EXHIBIT PR4

S High School for the 2020-2021 school year for students in grades 9-12.

B/A

M 8. Recommend approval of a Holocaust and Genocide Studies Elective course EXHIBIT PR5

S at Burlington City High School for the 2020-2021 school year for students

in grades 10 and 12.

B/A

M 9. Recommend approval of a History of Pop Culture Elective course at Burlington EXHIBIT PR6

S City High School for the 2020-2021 school year for students in grades 9-12.

B/A

M 10. Recommend approval of a Film Studies Elective course at Burlington City EXHIBIT PR7

S High School for the 2020-2021 school year for students in grades 9-12.

B/A

M 11. Recommend to approve the P-TECH College and Career Readiness/TEC 101 EXHIBIT PR8

S (dual enrollment with RCBC) Curriculum writing for 15 hours that is 100%

Grant Funded through the P-TECH Grant, Account #20-450-200-100-7002-30

Ext. 19881.

B/A

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FINANCE AND OPERATIONS

M 1. Recommend approval of Monthly Transfer Report – S1701 Compliance for EXHIBIT FO1

S January 2020 as per Mrs. Ingrid Walsh.

B/A

M 2. Recommend approval to upgrade the current copier in the CST Office to a

S RICOH MP6503SP copier for forty-eight (48) months pursuant to State

Contract #40467 with Ricoh USA, Inc. at a monthly cost of $336.61, total

annual amount of $4,039.32, plus additional overages beginning January 17,

2020 as per Mr. Raymond Coxe, Business Administrator.

B/A

M 3. Recommend approval to upgrade the current copier in the Facilities Office to

S a RICOH IMC2000G copier for forty-eight (48) months pursuant to State

Contract #40467 with Ricoh USA, Inc. at a monthly cost of $95.31, total

annual amount of $1,143.72, plus additional overages beginning March 1, 2020

as per Mr. Raymond Coxe, Business Administrator.

B/A

M 4. Recommend approval to change Order #1 in the amount of $18,198.00 for the

S high school security project to Levy Construction, 134 Cuthbert Blvd., Audubon,

NJ 08106. Change order authorizes Levy Construction to obtain necessary permits

from the City of Burlington and be reimbursed for the cost. Reimbursement

covered by contingency funds awarded as part of the bid for the overall project.

No additional funds shall be required.

B/A

M 5. Recommend approval of Change Order #2 in the amount of $518.00 for the high

S school security project to Levy Construction, 134 Cuthbert Blvd., Audubon, NJ

08106. Change order authorizes Levy Construction to add additional exterior wall

fixtures around the high school auditorium exits. Cost covered by contingency funds

awarded as part of the bid for the overall project. No additional funds shall be

required.

B/A

M 6. Recommend approval of Change Order #3 in the amount of $3,786.00 for the high

S school security project to Levy Construction, 134 Cuthbert Blvd., Audubon, NJ

08106. Change order authorizes Levy Construction to repair faulty wiring and

relocate certain interior stairwell lighting fixtures. Cost covered by contingency

Funds awarded as part of the bid for the overall project. No additional funds shall

be required.

B/A

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M 7. Recommendation to approve the 2018-2019 certified tuition rates which were EXHIBIT FO2

S issued by the NJ Department of Education on January 10, 2020 as follows:

a. Preschool/Kindergarten - $20,470

b. Grades 1-5 - $18,125

c. Grades 6-8 - $19,097

d. Grades 9-12 - $19,374

e. Multiple Disability - $19,073

f. Preschool Disabled/FT - $25,012

B/A

M 8. Recommend approval of the A41 and A42 forms to establish the 2020-2021 EXHIBIT FO3

S tuition rates for students received from Edgewater Park School District.

Tuition rates provided to Edgewater Park on January 31, 2020.

a. General Education - $19,073

b. Special Education - $20,970

B/A

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PERSONNEL (2/10/2020)

The Superintendent recommends the following personnel actions:

M 1. Resignations/Retirements:

S A. JAMES ERRICO – Rescind appointment as Substitute Bus Driver for failure to complete

paperwork.

B. MASON WILLIAMS-PEARLMAN – Rescind appointment as Caregiver, Wilbur

Watts Intermediate School for failure to complete paperwork.

C. WILLIAM KALBACH – Custodian, Burlington City High School, resignation

effective February 7, 2020.

B/A

M 2. Appointments/Transfers 2019-2020:

S Recommend approval to appoint/transfer the following persons to positions for the

2019-2020 school year, effective through June 30, 2020 unless otherwise stated:

A. NICHOLAS SEMONIK – transfer from Custodian at Burlington City High

School to Field Person (Grounds) @ $26,101 Step 1, prorated, effective March 24,

2020 through June 30, 2020.

B. DERIDALNA LAFORTUNE – Caregiver, Capt. James Lawrence School

@ $14.35/hour, 3 hours/day, effective February 16, 2020 through June 30, 2020.

C. HANNAH NYUMAH – transfer from Custodian at Burlington City High School

to Custodian at Wilbur Watts Intermediate School, effective February 7, 2020.

(Employment of the above individuals is provisional pending satisfactory former employer

Verification as required by P.L. 2018, c. 5; fingerprint and background checks as required

by P.L. 1986, C116., and further pending the satisfactory completion of all required paperwork.)

B/A

M 3. Recommend approval to appoint the following individuals for Preschool evening

S registration at Samuel Smith Elementary School on April 8, 2020, May 14, 2020,

and June 11, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., payable through preschool funds:

NAME DUTY AMOUNT/HOUR NUMBER

OF HOURS

KRISTY SUGG CLERICAL

DATA STATION $51.00/HOUR 12 HOURS

REGINA GENOVESI CLERICAL

DATA STATION $51.00/HOUR 12 HOURS

KAREN BREISACHER CLERICAL

DATA STATION $51.00/HOUR 12 HOURS

GWENN ESKILSON HEALTH DATA

STATION $51.00/HOUR 12 HOURS

WENDY THOM CLERICAL

DATA STATION $25.50/HOUR 10.5 HOURS

LISA DILLABOUGH SACC DATA

STATION $34.89/HOUR 3 HOURS

B/A

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M 4. Family Leaves of Absence

S Recommend approval to grant a leave of absence to the following employees in accordance

with the provisions of the Family Leave Act:

A. CICELY NEWELL – Resolution #3049-20 Authorizing a Revised Leave EXHIBIT PE1

of Absence January 6, 2020 through March 10, 2020.

B/A

M 5. Teacher Mentor Honorariums 2019-2020:

S Recommend approval to appoint the following staff member as a mentor teacher for the

2019-2020 school year payable through the ESEA Consolidated Grant, Title II-A,

Account #20-270-100-101-7001-40, ext. 8444:

Mentor Teacher Provisional Teacher School Percentage Amount

Jennifer Antoni Patricia Walsh

(English)

Burlington City High

School

50% $610.80

B/A

M 6. Student Teacher Practicum Placement:

S Please accept the following recommendations for placement for the 2019-2020

school year pending receipt of all required paperwork as per Mrs. Sherry Knight:

TCNJ

ASSIGNED

SCHOOL SEMESTER STUDENT

GRADE OR

SUBJECT

COOPERATIVE

TEACHER(S)

WILBUR WATTS

INTERMEDIATE

SCHOOL

JAN. 27 –

MAY 8, 2020

RAIVEN

BRUNO

SPECIAL

EDUCATION

VICTORIA MAH-

GALLOW

JENNIFER

PATRIARCA

LASALLE UNIVERSITY

ASSIGNED

SCHOOL SEMESTER STUDENT GRADE OR SUBJECT

COOPERATIVE

TEACHER(S)

CST

FEB. 11 –

APR. 30,

2020

RACHEL

LEVITZ SPEECH

MICHELLE

MOORE

B/A

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M 7. Volunteers

S Recommend approval to add the following to our list of volunteers for the

2019-2020 school year:

A. Captain James Lawrence School EXHIBIT PE2

B. Samuel Smith School EXHIBIT PE3

C. Burlington City High School EXHIBIT PE4

B/A

TRIPS

M 1. Recommend approval of 2019-2020 Student Trip Report #9 EXHIBIT T1

S

B/A

M 1. Recommend approval of 2019-2020 Professional Trip Report #7A. EXHIBIT T2

S

B/A

ADJOURNMENT

DATES TO REMEMBER:

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1. Monday, January 6, 2020 - 6:30 p.m. Board of Education Reorganization Meeting;

8:00 p.m. Executive Session-Superintendent Search

2. Monday, January 13, 2020 - 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

3. Monday, January 20, 2020 - Martin Luther King, Jr., Day - Schools and Offices Closed

4. Monday, January 22, 2020 – 5:30 p.m. Executive Session Meeting – Superintendent Search

5. Saturday, January 25, 2020 – 9:00 a.m. Executive Session Meeting – Superintendent Search

6. Monday, January 27, 2020 – 5:30 p.m. Executive Session Meeting – Superintendent Search

7. Monday, February 3, 2020 – 5:30 p.m. Executive Session Meeting – Superintendent Search

8. Friday, February 7, 2020 – 5:30 p.m. Executive Session Meeting – Superintendent Search

9. Monday, February 10, 2020 – 4:30 p.m. Work Session; 5:00 p.m. Personnel Review;

7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

10. Wednesday, February 12, 2020 – 5:30 p.m. Executive Session Meeting – Superintendent Search

11. Friday, February 14 & Mon. February 17, 2020 – Presidents’ Weekend Schools & Offices Closed

12. Monday, February 24, 2020 - 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:30 p.m. PRIDE; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education

Meeting

13. Monday, March 9, 2020 – 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

14. Monday, March 23, 2019 - 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:30 p.m. PRIDE; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education

Meeting

15. Monday, April 6, 2020 – 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

16. Thursday, April 9, 2020 - Early Dismissal Students & Staff

17. Friday April 10, 2020 - Friday, April 17, 2020 - Spring Break - Schools & Offices Closed

18. Monday, April 27, 2020 - 5:30 p.m. Board of Education Personnel Reviews

19. Monday, May 4, 2020 – 5:30 p.m. Budget Hearing; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

20. Monday, May 11, 2020 - 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:30 p.m. PRIDE; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education

Meeting

21. Monday, May 25, 2020 - Memorial Day - Schools & Offices Closed

22. Tuesday, June 2, 2020 - Staff In-Service - Schools Closed for Students

23. Monday, June 8, 2020 - 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

24. Monday, June 22, 2020 - 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

25. Tuesday, June 23, 2020 & Wednesday, June 24, 2020 - Early Dismissal for Students

26. Wednesday, June 24, 2020 - Last Day for Students; BCHS Graduation 6:00 p.m.

27. Friday, July 3, 2020 – Offices Closed

28. Monday, July 13, 2020 - 4:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

29. Monday, August 10, 2020 - 4:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

30. Monday, August 24, 2020 – 4:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

31. Monday, September 14, 2020 - 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

32. Monday, September 28, 2020 - 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

33. Monday, October 12, 2020 – Columbus Day Schools & Offices Closed

34. Monday, October 19, 2020 – 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

35. Tuesday, November 3, 2020 – Staff In-Service – Schools Closed for Students

36. Thursday, November 5 & Friday, November 6, 2020 – Schools & Offices Closed

37. Monday, November 9, 2020 - 5:30 Work Session; 6:30 p.m. PRIDE; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education

Meeting

38. Wednesday, November 25, 2019 – Early Dismissal Students & Staff

39. Thursday, November 26 & Friday, November 27, 2020 – Schools & Offices Closed

40. Monday, December 14, 2020 - 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:30 p.m. PRIDE; 7:00 p.m. Board of

Education Meeting

41. TBD – Winter Break – Schools & Offices Closed

42. Monday, January 4, 2021 - 6:30 p.m. Board of Education Reorganization Meeting

BOARD PLANNING CALENDAR

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January 6, 2020 6:30 p.m. Board of Education Reorganization Meeting School Board Ethics Training

January 13, 2020 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

BOE Yearbook Pictures; Paraprofessional Statement of Assurance

January 22, 2020 5:30 p.m. Executive Session Meeting – Superintendent Search

January 25, 2020 9:00 a.m. Executive Session Meeting – Superintendent Search

January 27, 2020 5:30 Executive Session Meeting – Superintendent Search

February 3, 2020 5:30 p.m. Executive Session Meeting – Superintendent Search

February 7, 2020 5:30 p.m. Executive Session Meeting – Superintendent Search

February 10, 2020 4:30 p.m. Work Session; 5:00 p.m. End of Year Staff Review; Mid-Year Review for

Superintendent’s Evaluation; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

HIB/SSDS Mid-Year Report

February 12, 2020 5:30 p.m. Executive Session Meeting – Superintendent Search

February 24, 2020 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:30 p.m. PRIDE; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

NJSBA Superintendent Contract Training

March 9, 2020 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

Adoption of Preliminary Budget

March 23, 2020 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:30 p.m. PRIDE; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

April 6, 2020 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

April 27, 2020 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

Personnel Reviews; End of Year Staff Review (All Staff: Non-tenured; Tenured &

Administration); Yearly Appointment Resolutions, and Student Dress Code

May 4, 2020 5:30 p.m. Budget Hearing; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

Approve Staff for 2020-2021 School Year

May 8, 2020 Notification for Non-tenured Staff

May 11, 2020 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:30 p.m. PRIDE; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

June 8, 2020 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

Executive Session for the Purpose of Evaluating the Superintendent

2020-2021 Code of Conduct Presented to the Board of Education

June 22, 2020 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

SSDS Year-End Report; Professional Development Plan and/or Mentoring SOA

July 13, 2020 4:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

CEP SOA (2020-2021); Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights

August 10, 2020 4:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

Revised Curriculum; Nursing Services Plan

August 24, 2020 4:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

September 14,

2020

5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

5 Year Curriculum Plan

September 28,

2020

5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

Paraprofessional Statement of Assurance

October 19, 2020 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

NCLB & Violence/Vandalism Yearly Report; Review of Achievement Data

October 19, 20, 21

& 22, 2020

NJSBA Convention, Atlantic City, NJ

November 3, 2020 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. General Election to Include School Board Member Election

November 9, 2020 5:30 Work Session; 6:30 p.m. PRIDE; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

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QSAC SOA; School Building Checklists; Presentation of Maintenance Plan & M1;

Early Childhood Program Plan

December 14,

2020

5:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:30 p.m. PRIDE; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

CAFRA Presentation (Audit)

January 4, 2021 6:30 p.m. Board of Education Reorganization Meeting