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Jan 22, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Regular Meeting Minutes
The meeting included committee reports covering personnel and policy, curriculum and instruction, finance and facilities, and public relations. Discussions involved policy revisions, a student safety data report, budget considerations, staff leave requests, and personnel changes. The board also addressed the approval of various financial matters, including bills, fund transfers, and a report from the Board Secretary/Treasurer. A local recreation improvement grant application was approved, and the board addressed speculation concerning the potential future development of a decommissioned school property. Several professional development approvals and tuition costs for out-of-district placements were also addressed.
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The meeting began with the reading of the Open Public Meeting Act Statement and the announcement of the November 5, 2024 election results for the Bloomingdale Board of Education. Newly elected members were sworn in. The meeting proceeded with the election of officers, including the President and Vice President. A significant portion of the meeting involved the approval of various resolutions covering the establishment of a meeting schedule, the appointment of legal counsel, the selection of an auditing firm, the adoption of a code of ethics, and the reaffirmation of existing policies, bylaws, regulations, and manuals. Other resolutions addressed the designation of newspapers of record, banking procedures, the chart of accounts, purchasing controls, the appointment of the Board Secretary, bill payment procedures, fund investment, textbooks and curricula, fund transfers, the designation of compliance officers, authorization for contacting legal counsel, and memberships in school boards associations. The meeting also included the appointment of a delegate and alternate delegate to the New Jersey School Boards Association, the selection of a policy provider, the designation of a representative to the Butler Board of Education, and the approval of substitute teacher rates and tax-sheltered annuity companies. Finally, there was a discussion of a school referendum presentation.
Dec 18, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Regular Meeting Minutes
The meeting covered various topics including the Board President's report on his activities since the last meeting, which included meetings with borough council, county leadership, and various school boards. The Superintendent's report included recognition of Dr. Nicosia's Centenary University Educational Leadership Award and the Bloomingdale School District Preschool's designation as a "Model Preschool". The annual audit presentation for FY 2024 was given, along with a district enrollment report. Committee reports covered personnel and policy, curriculum, instruction and technology, finance and facilities, and public relations and strategic planning. Key actions included approving a new health insurance broker, acknowledging the successful TREP$ program, authorizing comments on the state fiscal year 2025 budget, and approving various personnel matters such as resignations, appointments, and terminations. The board also approved HIB reports, tuition for out-of-district placements, conference approvals, enrichment clubs, corrective action plans, and a student field observation. Financial matters included payment of bills, fund transfers, and treasurer reports. Liaison reports covered various organizations and events. Discussions included referendum poll hours of operation, recognition of the winter concert, and a bond proposal for improvements at Walter T. Bergen Middle School. An executive session was held to discuss attorney-client privilege and personnel matters. Finally, additional appointments and the approval of a referendum financial plan were made.
Nov 20, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Work Session Minutes
The meeting began with opening statements and a flag salute, followed by a roll call. The board went into executive session to discuss referendum legal matters. A public comment period was opened, but no comments were made. The meeting concluded with an adjournment.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
