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Ms. Michele A. Perrotti, President Mr. Anthony J. Fasano, Vice-President Mrs. Judith Antonelli Mr. Frank Farruggia, Jr. Mr. Robert Nicholson Mrs. Dolores Krowl Mr. Clifford Lundin Dr. Sarah Schindelar Mr. Peter Karpiak Mrs. Cynthia M. Randina, Superintendent Mr. James Minkewicz, Board Secretary New Jersey School Boards Association Delegate –Frank Farruggia, Jr. Sussex County Ed. Services Commission – Robert Nicholson Liaisons to Borough Council – Sarah Schindelar, Anthony J. Fasano, Dolores Krowl (Community Relations Committee) School and Parent Organization Liaisons School Wide Alliance Team – Dolores Krowl, Clifford Lundin, Peter Karpiak Hudson Maxim – Dr.Sarah Schindelar Sussex County Regional Cooperative – Frank Farruggia Tulsa Trail – Frank Farruggia, Jr. Durban Avenue – Peter Karpiak Middle School – Judy Antonelli High School – Robert Nicholson COMMUNITY RELATIONS Anthony Fasano Dee Krowl Dr. Sarah Schindelar PERSONNEL Dee Krowl Frank Farruggia Peter Karpiak CURRICULUM/TECHNOLOGY/SPECIAL EDUCATION Judy Antonelli FINANCE/FACILITIES/TRANSPORTATION Rob Nicholson Frank Farruggia Cliff Lundin Dee Krowl Cliff Lundin NEGOTIATIONS Cliff Lundin POLICY/LEGISLATION Rob Nicholson Anthony Fasano Peter Karpiak Judy Antonelli Dr. Sarah Schindelar Visit us at www.hopatcongschools.org Code of Ethics According to New Jersey statute, a school board member shall abide by the following Code of Ethics: a. I will uphold and enforce all laws, rules and regulations of the State Board of Education, and court orders pertaining to schools. Desired changes shall be brought about only through legal and ethical procedures. b. I will make decisions in terms of the educational welfare of children and will seek to develop and maintain public schools that meet the individual needs of all children regardless of their ability, race, creed, sex, or social standing. c. I will confine my board action to policy making, planning, and appraisal, and I will help to frame policies and plans only after the board has consulted those who will be affected by them. d. I will carry out my responsibility, not to administer the schools, but, together with my fellow board members, to see that they are well run. e. I will recognize that authority rests with the board of education and will make no personal promises nor take any private action that may compromise the board. f. I will refuse to surrender my independent judgment to special interest or partisan political groups or to use the schools for personal gain or for the gain of friends. g. I will hold confidential all matters pertaining to the schools which, if disclosed, would needlessly injure individuals or the schools. In all other matters, I will provide accurate information and, in concert with my fellow board members, interpret to the staff the aspirations of the community for its school. h. I will vote to appoint the best qualified personnel available after consideration of the recommendation of the chief administrative officer. i. I will support and protect school personnel in proper performance of their duties. j. I will refer all complaints to the chief administrative officer and will act on the complaints at public meetings only after failure of an administrative solution. BOARD OF EDUCATION1 POLICY HOPATCONG BYLAWS 0167/Page 1 of 2 Public Participation in Board Meetings M 0167 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN BOARD MEETINGS The Board of Education recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on school matters of community interest. In order to permit the fair and orderly expression of such comment, the Board shall provide a period for public comment at every public meeting of the Board. Public participation shall be permitted only as indicated on the order of business in Board Bylaw No. 0164. Public participation shall be extended to residents of this district, persons having a legitimate interest in the actions of this Board, persons representing groups in the community or school district, representatives of firms eligible to bid on materials or services solicited by the Board, and employees and pupils of this district, except when the issue addressed by the participant is subject to remediation by an alternate method provided for in policies or contracts of the Board. Public participation shall be governed by the following rules: 1. All persons wishing to participate in a public Board meeting shall register their intent with the Board Secretary in advance of the meeting. 2. A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by an announcement of his or her name, place of residence, and group affiliation, if appropriate. 3. Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to five minutes' duration. 4. No participant may speak more than once on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard. 5. All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer; no participant may address or question Board members individually. BOARD OF EDUCATION2 POLICY HOPATCONG BYLAWS 0167/Page 2 of 2 Public Participation in Board Meetings M The presiding officer may interrupt, warn, or terminate a participant's statement when the statement is too lengthy, personally directed, abusive, obscene, or irrelevant; request any individual to leave the meeting when that person does not observe reasonable decorum; request the assistance of law enforcement officers in the removal of a disorderly person when that person's conduct interferes with the orderly progress of the meeting; call for a recess or an adjournment to another time when the lack of public decorum so interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting as to warrant such action; and waive these rules when necessary for the protection of privacy or the efficient administration of the Board's business. N.J.S.A. 2C:33-8 N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 N.J.A.C. 6:8-4.3(a)2iii Adopted: 29 June 1992 CHAIN OF COMMAND All members of the Board of Education and employees of the Hopatcong School District are directed to observe faithfully the chain of communications established by the district organizational plan. A problem should be identified and its resolution attempted at the level most immediate to the problem's origin. The Board expressly disapproves of any attempt to expedite the resolution of a problem by disregard of the organizational plan and the appropriate processes. A staff member's persistent disregard for the established management organization of this district in violation of this policy will be considered an act of insubordination subject to discipline. PUBLIC COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES The Superintendent shall establish procedures for the hearing of requests and complaints regarding district personnel, the educational program, instructional and resource materials, and the operation of the school district. Procedures will be governed by the following guidelines: 1. The matter will be resolved initially, wherever possible, by informal discussions between or among the interested parties. 2. A matter that cannot be resolved informally may be appealed at successive levels of authority, up to and including the Board of Education. 3. The complaint and its immediate resolution will be reduced to writing at the first and at each successive level of appeal. DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL Under New Jersey’s Open Public Meetings Act, Boards of Education are confined to discuss personnel issues in closed session. 2014/2015 HOPATCONG BOARD OF EDUCATION MISSION STATEMENT To empower each student with the skills necessary to become a successful contributing participant in a rapidly changing global society. DISTRICT VISION The Hopatcong School District strives to deliver a 21st Century world class education, that highly engages all students through the use of innovative instructional practices, technological infusion, rigorous academic and career oriented experiences with the goal of developing well-rounded successful members of an ever-changing global society DISTRICT GOALS 1. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY – The district will work toward the 3-5 year strategic goal that: a. All Hopatcong Borough students will perform on or above proficiency levels. b. All Hopatcong Borough students will possess 21st century career, college, and technological skills. 2. SCHOOL CLIMATE AND CULTURE - To provide district-wide support to meet and improve the delivery of programs, services and policies designed to enhance social emotional learning and character education. 3. COMMUNICATION AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS – To maximize the safety and security in all district schools for the Hopatcong Borough learning community. BOARD OF EDUCATION GOALS 1. The Hopatcong Board will continue its efforts to promote positive public relations within the Hopatcong community. 2. The Hopatcong Board will provide the necessary financial and other resources to support the improvement of student performance in the school district. 3. The Hopatcong Board will work toward improving the overall school security on behalf of the safety of the students and staff. 4. The Hopatcong Board will work toward complete financial transparency. Regular Meeting 1 Board of Education Meeting Room June 22, 2015 – Executive Session 5:30 p.m. Public Portion – 7:00 p.m. 1. Opening Statement In accordance with Section 5 of the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, this public body, the Hopatcong Board of Education hereby announces that the New Jersey Herald has been notified by mail that this public meeting is to convene at the Administration Building Board Meeting Room at 7:00 p.m. on June 22, 2015. 2. Roll Call Mrs. Antonelli____, Mr. Farruggia____, Mr. Fasano ____, Mr. Karpiak____, Mrs. Krowl____, Mr. Lundin____, Mr. Nicholson____, Dr. Schindelar_____, Ms. Perrotti____. 3. Executive Session WHEREAS, C.231, P.L. 1975, known as the Sunshine Law, authorized a public body to meet in executive session under certain limited circumstances; and; WHEREAS, said law required the Board to adopt a resolution at a public meeting before it can meet in such an executive or private session: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE HOPATCONG SCHOOL DISTRICT: a.