BERNARDS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION
BASKING RIDGE, NEW JERSEY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 11, 2000
REGULAR SESSION 8:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order at 8:01 p.m. by
President Bracaglia.
I.
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Salute to Flag
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II.
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Roll Call
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PRESENT:
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Mr. Bernstein, Ms. Borushko, Ms.
Bracaglia, Mr. Chiappetta,Mr. Finazzo,
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Ms.Hagaman, Mr. Miller, Ms. Seitz, Ms.
Woolford, Mr. Barcellona, Ms. Goger
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III.
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Statement of Public Notice
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This was a regular Meeting of the Board
of Education of Bernards Township.
Notice of the time and place of this
meeting was provided and copies of
that
resolution were forwarded to the official
newspapers as designated by the
Board of Education and to the Township
Clerk and a copy of the notice was
posted on the bulletin board of Cedar Hill
Annex.
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IV.
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Regular Session - Call to Order -
8:00 p.m. - Cedar Hill School All-Purpose
Room
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V.
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Recognition of 2000 Ridge High
School Baseball Team
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1)
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The Bernards Township Board of
Education does hereby adopt the following
resolution:
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WHEREAS, the Bernards Township Board of
Education is pleased to honor the 2000
Ridge High School Baseball Team which won
the NJSIAA State Group II championship,
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WHEREAS, in the Group II championship
game, the Ridge Red Devils defeated the
West Morris Mendham Minutemen by a score
of 4 to 1, and
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WHEREAS, during the stellar 2000
season, the Ridge Red Devils compiled a
record of 26 wins, and 6 losses, and
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WHEREAS, in becoming the State Group II
champions, the members of the Ridge Red
Devils Baseball team demonstrated their
impressive baseball skill and exceptional
team unity; and,
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WHEREAS, the team's members are:
Jonathan Bauer, James DaSilva, T.J.
DaSilva, Erik Dial, Michael Edgar, Robert
Falato, Christopher Ignaut, Ayman Khalil,
Mark Littles, Steven Luongo, Edward
McClain, Michael Morano, Ryan Postal, Sean
Schofield, Andrew West
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WHEREAS, under the capable guidance of
Head Coach Bill Giglio and Assistant
Coaches Gerry Schofield, Bob Cantono and
Chris Casamento, these outstanding young
athletes performed with praiseworthy
determination; now therefore,
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BERNARDS TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF EDUCATION,
that the Board hereby honors and
congratulates the 2000 Ridge High School
Baseball team and commends the team's
players and coaches for their exceptional
efforts and athletic excellence as
evidenced by their accomplishments,
and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of
this resolution be presented to the 2000
Ridge High School Baseball Team.
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On motion by Ms. Borushko, seconded by
Ms. Woolford, the foregoing was approved
by all present.
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VI.
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Recognition of Faculty & Staff
Service
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15 Years
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Mary Lynn Bradshaw
Colette Clark
Charlotte Longo
Mary Jane McNally
Helen Palladino
Kathleen Pecoraro
Gerald Schofield
Teresa Tomaro
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20 Years
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Debbi Black
Phyllis Blackwell
Scott Bush
Patricia Dobson
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25 Years
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Christine High
Ruth Huntington
Kirsten Selwood
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30 Years
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Nancy Cahill
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35 Years
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Beverly Rabinowitz
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VII.
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Public Forum on Agenda Items
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No comments were made.
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VIII.
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Student Representative's
Report
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Student Representative Christina Shurts
mentioned hallway crowding in 400, 500 and
600 wings. She also reported that the
cafeteria was working well and that
student parking was adequate.
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IX.
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President's Report
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X.
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Superintendent's Report
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XI.
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Committee Reports
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Finance Committee
Business Administrator Joseph
Barcellona updated the Board on the
driveway at Ridge High School, the water
main break at Cedar Hill School and the
Verizon telephone cabinet at William Annin
Middle School.
Personnel Committee
Report on Progress
Policy Committee
Report on Progress
Curriculum Committee
The Board Curriculum Committee will
hold its next meeting on Friday, September
15th at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Conference
Room.
Technology Committee
Report on Progress
Interschool Council
Report on Progress
New Jersey School Boards
Association
Report on Progress
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XII.
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Public Forum on Other Than Agenda
Items
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Comments were made regarding use of
facilities, DARE Program, gifted and
talented program at elementary and middle
school level, release of testing reports
and aid for construction.
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Questions were asked about the status
of Project Adventure and the capacity at
Mount Prospect School.
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On motion by Mr. Finazzo, seconded by Mr. Miller,
and approved by all present the meeting was
adjourned at 9:13 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Margaret Alexander
Assistant Board Secretary
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