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Regular Public Meeting Minutes May 24, 2016

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RESOLUTIONS OF THE WEST LONG BRANCH BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular Public Meeting Minutes– Media Center 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Mr. Kramer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the following students:

Valerie & Kenny Hayes

"In accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, the West Long Branch Board

of Education has issued notice of this meeting to be publicized by having the date, time and location

of the meeting posted at Betty McElmon Elementary, Frank Antonides School and the West Long

Branch Public Library and mailed to the Asbury Park Press and The Link, which have been

designated as the Board's official newspapers. Notice was also filed with the Borough Clerk and

sent to those persons requesting that such notice be mailed to them."

The Following Members of the Board of Education were present:

Mrs. Arvanitis Mrs. Cavanaugh (arrived at 7:15) Dr. Christopher

Mrs. Cistaro Mrs. Hegglin Mr. Kramer

Mrs. McLaughlin Ms. Sarfaty

The Following Member of the Board of Education was absent:

Mrs. Trocchia

Also in Attendance:

Thomas Farrell, Superintendent

Susanne O’Halloran, Assistant BA/Board Secretary

R. Armen McOmber, Esq., Board Attorney

STATEMENT TO THE PUBLIC

Often times it may appear to members of our audience that the Board of Education takes action

with very little comment and in many cases a unanimous vote. Before a matter is placed on the

agenda at a public meeting, the administration has thoroughly reviewed the matter with the

Superintendent of Schools. If the Superintendent of Schools is satisfied that the matter is ready to

be presented to the Board of Education, only then, is it placed on the agenda for action at a public

meeting. In rare instances, matters are presented to the Board of Education for discussion at the

same meeting that final action may be taken.

Dr. Fiorillo – Announced passing of former WLB teacher Mrs. Kathy Prout

PRESENTATIONS:

2016 S.I.T.E Winners:

Grades 1 & 2:

1st Place (Tie): Valentina Farro – “Scrub Glove”

Georgia Attardi & Aubrey McGrade – “Aqua-lets”

2nd Place: Charlotte Dennehy & Maisa Galina – “Pet Pocket”

3rd Place: Jaelyn Smith – “Perfectly Warm Bath”


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Grades 3 & 4: 1st Place : Tucker Malfa – “Lax Prax”

2nd Place: Peter McGrade – “Quick Clean”

3rd Place: Hayden Neuhaus – “Day-Doer”

Grades 5 & 6: 1st Place : Halle Carlstrom & Sydney Shapiro – “Plant Easy”

2nd Place: Larissa Smilios – “Dunk and Save”

3rd Place: Kate Hagerman & Hannah Loehr – “EZ Bed”

EXECUTIVE SESSION

In compliance with the “Sunshine Law” N.J.S.A. 10:4-6, et seq., the Board of Education must go

into closed session in order to discuss subjects exempted from the public portion of our meeting.

The discussion to be held in closed session will be about: Contract for Business Services, &

Attorney/Client Privilege.

MOTION TO OPEN EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion offered by Mrs. McLaughlin and seconded by Mrs. Hegglin was approved by a roll

call vote of 8/0 at 7:26 p.m.

MOTION TO ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion offered by Mrs. Hegglin and seconded by Mrs. Cistaro was approved by a roll call

vote of 8/0 at 8:20 p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

None

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

April 19, 2016 Workshop Meeting

April 26, 2016 Regular Public Meeting

Motion offered by Mrs. Hegglin and seconded by Ms. Sarfaty was approved by a roll call vote

of 8/0.

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RESOLUTIONS 1-17

The West Long Branch Board of Education by means of a Consent Resolution accept

various resolutions of a routine and non-controversial nature at one time; and

Whereas, the below listed resolutions are hereby accepted by the said Board of Education in

whole as if the same were individually acted upon.


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1. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following class trips:

May 25, 2016

West Long Branch Police Department

Grade 4 (approximately 60 students)

Civics

Mr. Beaty, Mrs. Curran, Mrs. Petersen, & Mrs. Rallo

Approximate cost to the Board - $61.06

June 1, 2016

8th Grade Spirit Cruise

Grade 8 (76 students)

8th Grade Graduation Trip

Mr. Clymer & Mr. Dale added as chaperones

June 20, 2016

Manasquan Reservoir

Grade 4 (approximately 60 students)

Science

Mr. Beaty, Mrs. Petersen, Mrs. Rallo & Mrs. Curran’s substitute

Approximate cost to the Board - $203.50

2. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the attendance at the

workshops listed below with associated program costs for the employees referenced below:

Date Name Workshop Location Cost of

Program

Excluding

Associated

Mileage Costs May 25, 2016 Nicholas

Cammarano

Student Achievement &

Data Summit

Somerville, NJ $0.00

June 1, 2016 Bryna Plofker App-Solutely Awesome

Ways to Use iPads to

Support Math Learning

Eatontown, NJ $0.00

June 7, 2016 Bryna Plofker Differentiating

Instruction with

Technology (K-12)

Eatontown, NJ $0.00

July 7-8, 2016 Michael

Fiorillo

Google Educator-

Certification Boot Camp

Monroe Township, NJ $350.00

August 1-2, 2016 Amy Caruso Flip NY

Convention/Conference

New Paltz, NY $295.00

3. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the 2016 Regional

Summer Reading Lists, Grades K-8.

4. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following Monmouth

University student to participate in an Administrative Internship program commencing June,

2016 through August, 2016, as noted below:


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Student Name Placement Cooperating Administrator

Justin Clymer Administration Mr. James Erhardt

5. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following teachers

for the 2016-2017 Regional Professional Development Committee Members at the rate of

$48.00 per hour (not to exceed 10 hours per member):

Molly Cauterucci Christina Jannarone

Justin Clymer Laura Myers

Jill Famula Ellen Scherr

6. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following teachers

for the District Curriculum Writing/Revising 2016:

Subject Name Hours per

Staff

Member

Stipend

Mathematics –

Grades K-5

Nick Cammarano

Maureen Farrell

Laura Myers

Loretta Roberts

Megan Steel

Felicia Tvrdik

20 $960.00 per staff member

($48.00 per hour)

Robotics II - Grades 7-

8

Nick Cammarano

James Straley


($48.00 per hour)

Science Grades 6-8 Jodi Keseday 60 $2,880.00 per staff

member ($48.00 per hour)

Television Video

Production Grades 7-8

Kristy Sinkhorn

Angel Somers


($48.00 per hour)

7. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following teacher as

the 2016 Summer Reading Support at the rate of $48.00 per hour (not to exceed 20 hours):

Karen Sandoz

8. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following teacher for

the 2016 Summer Library Maintenance at the rate of $48.00 per hour (not to exceed 40

hours):

Angel Somers

9. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following employee

for the 2016 Summer Health Record Processing at the rate of $48.00 per hour (not to exceed

15 hours):

Pat Falco


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10. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, for the following

employees to conduct a Kindergarten Orientation in August, 2016 for students and parents at

the contracted hourly wage of $48.00 per hour for two (2) hours each:

Julie Lang (co-teacher) Nadine Surak (teacher)

Laura Myers (teacher) Patricia Falco (nurse)

Stacie Smith (co-teacher)

11. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, for student SID#

3771499804, as per IEP for ESY program to attend SmartPalate Speech/Language Therapy

at Cornerstone Speech & Language, Manasquan, for 12 sessions each at $80.00 per session

from July 1, 2016 to August 31, 2016. Transportation to be provided by parent at their

expense.


3771499804, as per IEP for ESY program to attend behavior therapy at By Design Social

Skills, Spring Lake, for 6 sessions at $85.00 per session from July 1, 2016 to August 26,

2016. Transportation to be provided by parent at their expense.


6507704077, as per IEP for ESY program to attend Shore Kids Pediatric Therapies,

Oceanport, for 12 sessions at $85.00 per session from July 1, 2016 to August 31, 2016.

Transportation to be provided by parent at their expense.

14. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Home Instruction for

Student ID #1458963739 as per IEP requiring ten (10) hours per week by Mrs. Angel

Somers at the approved rate of $46.00 per hour, effective May 12, 2016 until further notice.

15. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Nursing Services as per

the IEP for Student ID #5649336210 effective July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 at the rate of

$47.00 per hour for LPN services and $52.00 for RN services (as available) through C.A.S.

Health Care.

16. Move to amend, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Home Instruction for

Student ID #5649336210 as per physician, for a maximum of ten (10) hours per week, by

Ms. Megan McGann effective April 20, 2016 for approximately eight (8) weeks at the

approved rate of $46.00 per hour.

17. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, for Student ID

#6561767861 to attend Camp Excel for ESY as per IEP from June 27, 2016 to August 5,

2016 at the cost of $4,800. Transportation to be provided by parent at their expense.

Motion offered by Ms. Sarfaty and seconded by Dr. Christopher was approved by a roll call

vote of 8/0.


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FINANCE RESOLUTIONS 1-3





1. BE IT RESOLVED, that the financial reports of the Secretary to the Board of Education

and the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies dated April 30, 2016 which are in

agreement, be accepted and submitted and attached to and made part of the minutes of this

meeting, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the bills list for the month of May in the amount of

$430,856.71, and bills list for the month of April in the amount of $3,718.87 be approved.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to NJAC 6A:23A-16.10(c)4 that after a

review of the secretary’s monthly financial report and upon consultation with the

appropriate district officials, to the best of our knowledge, no major account or fund has

been over expended and that sufficient funds are available to meet the District’s financial

obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

2. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approve the following Transfer of Funds for

April 2016:

Acct# Trans

Amt Acct Desc

11-000-100-566-00 -8,813.46 SP ED TUITION-PRIVATE

11-000-262-107-00 8,813.46 SALAR/LUNCH AIDES

11-190-100-640-01 -359.75 REG TEXTBKS- FAS

11-000-218-390-00 359.75 PURCH TEST SCORING

11-000-230-331-00 -1,015.00 LEGAL SERVICES

11-000-261-890-00 1,015.00 DUES AND FEES

11-000-262-110-03 -180.00 CUSTODIAL OT

11-000-261-420-40 180.00 REPAIR/MAINT-BME

11-190-100-640-00 -2,509.95 REG TEXTBKS-BME

11-000-261-420-50 2,509.95 REPAIR/MAINT-FAS

11-402-100-520-02 -211.14 STUDENT/ATHL INSURANCE

11-000-261-610-06 211.14 MAINTENANCE TRUCK

3. DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES AND SIGNEES BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Borough of West Long Branch

designates the following Institution as Depositories of District Funds for the 2016 calendar

year:

Investors Bank

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board approve the following list of signers for

accounts held by the West Long Branch Board of Education at Investors Bank.

WARRANT ACCOUNT Board of Education President


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Assistant Business Administrator

Superintendent

Treasurer

PAYROLL ACCOUNT Treasurer of School Monies

Board of Education President


PAYROLL AGENCY ACCOUNT Treasurer of School Monies


Superintendent

UNEMPLOYMENY TRUST ACCOUNT Board of Education President


Superintendent

SCHOOL LUNCH ACCOUNT Board of Education President


Superintendent

PETER WEINMAN SCHOLARSHIP Board of Education President

ACCOUNT Superintendent

PETTY CASH ACCOUNT Board of Education President


Superintendent

CAPITAL RESERVE ACCOUNT Board of Education President


Superintendent

MAINTENANCE RESERVE Board of Education President

ACCOUNT Assistant Business Administrator

Superintendent

EMERGENCY RESERVE Board of Education President

ACCOUNT Superintendent

FAS STUDENT ACTIVITY FAS Principal

Superintendent

ESCROW ACCOUNT Superintendent

Board of Education President

Motion offered by Mrs. Cavanaugh and seconded by Mrs. Hegglin was approved by a roll call

vote of 8/0.


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PERSONNEL RESOLUTIONS 1-17

The West Long Branch Board of Education by means of a Consent Resolution accept various

resolutions of a routine and non-controversial nature at one time; and



1. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, amending the salary for

the following Confidential Administrative Assistant to the BA for the 2016-2017 school year:

Anderson, Caryn Admin. Asst. to BA $54,232.00

2. Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Jon Warner as

Shared Service Director of Guidance, PreK-12, for the 2016-2017 school year effective

July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, at no cost to the Board.

3. Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approve the Shared Service Agreement with the Shore Regional Board of Education to provide them with Curriculum and

Instruction services at a cost of $38,000.00 beginning July 1, 2016 and continuing through

June 30, 2017.

4. Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approve the Shared Service Agreement with

the Shore Regional Board of Education to provide them with Transportation services at a

cost of $22,900.00 beginning July 1, 2016 and continuing through June 30, 2017.

5. Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approve the Shared Service Agreement with the

Shore Regional Board of Education to provide them with Payroll services at a cost of

$15,580.00 beginning July 1, 2016 and continuing through June 30, 2017.

6. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the employment of

Katherine Bazley, as a 4th Grade Replacement Teacher for Nicole Curran at $85.00 per diem

effective on or about, June 1, 2016 for three (3) days of transition time then at $150.00 per

diem for the remainder of the 2015-2016 school year. Ms. Bazley anticipates a CEAS

Certificate as an Elementary Teacher K-6 and a CEAS Teacher of Students with Disabilities

K-12 (May 2016).

7. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the employment of the

following Substitute Teachers for the 2016-2017 school year:

Aziza Ahmed Marcia Fiore Maria Murphy

Christopher Arpa Tara Gallo Fran Rienzo

Dana Aschettino Sandra Gardner Al Roma

Donna Baldino Scally Kelly Hogan Alison Rieder

Paulette Barham Marshall Juncosa Luisa Rosado

Barbara Berkowitz Marion Kallok Janet Rosen

Alexandra Carroll Joseph Keszler Monte Rosen

Doreen Cattelona Cynthia Klein Sandra Skolnick

Kristin Cosentino Stephanie Kircher Benjamin Solomon


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Brenda Crystal Ashli Kravarik Amy Smuro

Nicole Drummond Jennifer Lebel Emily Vascimini

Sharon Eisenstark Linda McGuire Christopher Dale

Debra Farinella Megan McGann

8. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the employment of the

following Substitute Teachers for the 2015-2016 & 2016-2017 school year at a per diem rate

of $85.00 pending review of Criminal History and other applicable documents:

Jamey Flaccavento

-Masters of Arts in Teaching

Emily Hermsen

- State of New Jersey CEAS: Elementary School Teacher Grades K-6

9. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following Substitute

Nurses for the 2015-2016 school year at a per diem rate of $150.00 as follows:

Carmen Boyle

Melissa Ercolino

Suzanne Montanari

Janet Paladino

Allyson Roma

Debra Kerr (summer school only)

Susan Gillick (sub. summer school only)


Clerks for the 2016-2017 school year at an hourly rate of $12.00 as follows:

Dana Aschettino Sandy Gardner

Paulette Barham Marion Kallok

Kim Carroll Peggy Rubman


Lunch Aides for the 2016-2017 school year at a per diem rate of $22.95 as follows:

Dana Aschettino Alice Rourke

Barbara Coats Marie Voglino

Ann Lindsay


Security Monitors for the 2016-2017 school year at a per diem rate of $75.00 as follows:

William Chasey Al Roma

13. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, that Carmela Ferraro be

given up to an additional 15 days at her per diem rate of $171.85 for summer work.


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14. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the employment of Mrs.

Tammy Yarbrough, licensed RN, to provide Nursing Services as per IEP for Student ID

#5969246672 at the rate of $50.00 per hour for TBD hours per day from July 1, 2016

through June 30, 2017.

15. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, a paid medical leave of

absence for Felicia Tvrdik, FAS Resource Teacher for the period from May 9, 2016 through

May 23, 2016 in accordance with Article XII, Paragraph A, of the collective negotiations

agreement between the Board and the West Long Branch Education Association.

Ms. Tvrdik will utilize the following accumulated unused paid leave days: ten (10) sick

days.

16. Recommend to approve, amending the salary for the following tenured employee as listed

for the 2016-2017 school year:

Plofker, Bryna H MA OG $74,595.00

17. Recommend to approve Superintendent’s Merit Goals for 2015-2016.

Motion offered by Mrs. Hegglin and seconded by Dr. Christopher was approved by a roll call

vote of 8/0.

POLICY RESOLUTIONS 1-2





1. Move to accept, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the below policies

submitted for first reading:

Policy

3570 District Records and Reports

5120 Assessment of Individual Needs

9250 Expenses and Reimbursements

2. BE IT RESOLVED, that the West Long Branch Board of Education revise the 2015-2016

school calendar with the following tentative dates, whereas as classrooms need to be packed

for referendum work to begin, and therefore school will be closing early:

Tuesday, June 21, 2016 Early Dismissal – Students Only

Wednesday, June 22, 2016 Early Dismissal – Students Only

Motion offered by Ms. Sarfaty and seconded by Mrs. Cistaro was approved by a roll call vote

of 8/0.


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SUPERINTENDENT’S MONTHLY REPORTS 1-7





1. Enrollment report for the month of April 2016:

ENROLLMENT DATA

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 64

1 50

2 52

3 60

4 60

BETTY MCELMON ELEMENTARY TOTAL 305

5 63

6 70

7 64

8 75

FRANK ANTONIDES SCHOOL TOTAL 272

OUT OF DISTRICT STUDENTS 9

DISTRICT ENROLLMENT 586

2 Move to accept, upon the recommendation of Superintendent, the following report of the

Fire and Evacuation drills conducted during the month of April 2016:

School: Betty McElmon Elementary Frank Antonides School

Type of Drill 1. FIRE DRILL 1. FIRE DRILL

2. BOMB THREAT

EVACUATION DRILL

2. BOMB THREAT EVACUATION

DRILL

Participants 1. Students of Grades Preschool

through Grade 4, Teachers &

Staff.

1. Students of Grades 5 through 8,

Teachers & Staff.

2. Students of Grades Preschool

through Grade 4, Teachers &

Staff.

2. Students of Grades 5 through 8,

Teachers & Staff.

Administrator in

Charge BME Principal FAS Principal


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3. Move to accept, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following Pupil

Attendance Report for the month of April 2016:

STUDENT

ATTENDANCE

# OF DAYS

POSSIBLE

# OF DAYS

ABSENT

PERCENT

ATTENDANCE

Betty McElmon Elementary 6012 330 94.51%

Frank Antonides School 5407 273 94.95%

4. Move to accept, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following Staff

Attendance Report for the month of April 2016:

STAFF

ATTENDANCE

TOTAL # OF

DAYS

# OF DAYS

ABSENT

% LONG TERM

LEAVE DAYS

ABSENT

MINUS

LONG

TERM

LEAVE %

BME 623 64 89.72 20 92.93

FAS 680 85.5 87.42 40 93.30

5. Move to accept, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following HIB Reports

for the month of April 2016:

Reported

Incidents

Confirmed

Incidents

Unconfirmed

Incidents

Some

Founded

Betty McElmon

Elementary

2 0 1 1

Frank Antonides School 2 1 1 0

TOTALS 4 1 2 1

6. WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Borough of West Long Branch, in the County of

Monmouth (“Board of Education”) intends to consider and vote on an Addendum amending

the Employment Agreement of the Shared Superintendent of Schools for the period effective

July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2021 (“Addendum”); and

WHEREAS, the 30-day and 10-day advance public notices advising the public that the

Board of Education will consider and vote on the Addendum, required by N.J.S.A. 18A:11-

11, were provided to the public via posting in the Office of the Board Secretary located at

the Frank Antonides School, 135 Locust Avenue, West Long Branch, New Jersey 07764 on

April 14, 2016 and on the public website of the Board of Education on April 20, 2016;

mailing on April 14, 2016, to the Board’s official newspapers, The Asbury Park Press and

The Link, for publication, and filing on April 14, 2016 with the Clerk of the Borough of

West Long Branch for public posting.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby opens the

public hearing on the Addendum to the Shared Superintendent of Schools Employment

Agreement, as required by N.J.S.A. 18A:11-11.

7. RECOMMEND that the Board of Education of the Borough of West Long Branch, in the

County of Monmouth (“Board of Education”), approve the Addendum to the

Employment Agreement of the Shared Superintendent of Schools between the Board of


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Education of the Borough of Oceanport Board of Education, in the County of

Monmouth; the Board of Education of the Shore Regional High School District, in

the County of Monmouth; and the Board of Education of the Borough of West Long

Branch, in the County of Monmouth and Mr. Thomas Farrell, effective July 1, 2016

through June 30, 2021 (“Addendum”), subject to the approval of the said Addendum by

the Board of Education of the Shore Regional High School District and the Board of

Education of the Borough of Oceanport. The Board of Education acknowledges

that the Interim County Superintendent of Schools for the County of Monmouth has

approved the said Addendum.

Motions 1-5 offered by Mrs. Cavanaugh and seconded by Dr. Christopher was approved by a

roll call vote of 8/0.

Motions 6-7 offered by Mrs. Cavanaugh and seconded by Dr. Christopher was approved by a

roll call vote of 7/0/1 with Mrs. Arvanitis abstaining.

DISCUSSION ITEMS:

NJSBA Legislative Delegate / MCSBA Dr. Paul Christopher

Meeting was postponed.

Foundation Meaghan Cavanaugh

ARTvitity Night

PTA Kristin Arvanitis

1st Grade Literacy Night

Superintendent Comments Thomas Farrell

None

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

None

MOTION TO ADJOURN

Motion offered by Mrs. McLaughlin and seconded by Mrs. Arvanitis was approved by a roll

call vote of 8/0 at 8:35 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Susanne O’Halloran


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