MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES - SPECIAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2013
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OPENING ACTIVITIES The Mount Olive Township Board of Education met in special session on Monday, September 16, 2013 at the Board/Administration Building, 89 Route 46, Budd Lake, N.J. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by the Board President, Mr. Giordano, with the following announcement. “In compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act of the State of New Jersey, adequate notice of this special meeting was provided in the following manner: a) b)
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On September 3, 2013 advance written notice of this meeting was submitted to the Daily Record for publication on September 6, 2013. On September 6, 2013 advance written notice of this meeting was hand delivered for posting to the six schools, the Board of Education offices, the Municipal Building and the Mount Olive Library. On September 6, 2013 advance written notice of this meeting was submitted to the Mount Olive Chronicle for posting.
Discussion will be limited to the establishment of board goals. I direct this announcement be entered into the minutes of this meeting.” Present:
Roll Call
Also in attendance: 2.
Mr. Amianda Mrs. Cohen Mrs. Colligan Mr. Halbur Mrs. Ouimet Mr. Robinson Mr. Strillacci Mr. Werner Mr. Giordano
Dr. Reynolds, Superintendent of Schools
DEVELOPMENT OF BOARD GOALS President Giordano acted as facilitator for the goal-setting session. Before proceeding with the current year goals, the Board briefly reviewed the status of the prior year goals, considering which goals to dismiss and which goals to pursue further in the current school year. Each Board member provided input into the current year goals, revealing various areas they would like to see addressed or expanded upon in the current school year. Throughout the course of their discussion, the Board established the following goals for the 2013-2014 school year: 1. Broaden the existing internship program to include vocational opportunities for students 2. Investigate integrated STEM courses (iSTEM) and pre-defined specialized programs 3. Investigate efficiencies in the business office process (utilize the computerized accounting system to its maximum capabilities) 4. Continue practice of tracking graduates 5. Investigate the implementation of a community service requirement as a graduation requirement 6. Raise participation in the PSAT exam 7. Expand our career readiness program 8. Investigate the feasibility of re-organizing the elementary schools by grade/program 9. Reach a decision regarding the sale and/or use of the Administration Building 10. Pursue revenue generating measures in the Transportation Department (maximize earning potential)
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ADJOURNMENT At 7:30 p.m. President Giordano made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Robinson, and unanimously carried by those members present.
Respectfully submitted,
Lynn Jones, Board Secretary
Special Mtg. 9/16/13
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