Minutes of the proceedings of the SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, Teaneck High School, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.
I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Special Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, Teaneck High School, at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk and posted on the school district website at www.teaneckschools.org, on February 28, 2020."
III.	Roll Call

Board Member	Present	Absent	
Ms. Burns (Linda)	x		
Ms. Fisher (Victoria)		x	
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)	x		
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)		x	
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)	x		
Mr. Rose (Howard)	x		
Ms. Sanders (Denise)	x		
Dr. Walser (Ardie)	x		
Mrs. Williams (Clara)	x		

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2019­2020 District Goals

V.	Executive Session ­ To discuss legal matters regarding Bid and Camp Shalom

Mr. Rose motioned to convene into Executive Session at 8:07 pm. Said motion was seconded by Ms. Rappoport and carried by an unanimous vote.
Motion: H. Rose	Second: S. Rappoport	
Board Member	Yes	No	Abstain	Absent	
Ms. Burns (Linda)	x				
Mrs. Fisher (Victoria)				x	
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)	x				
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)				x	
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)	x				
Mr. Rose (Howard)	x				
Ms. Sanders (Denise)	x				
Dr. Walser (Ardie)	x				
Mrs. Williams (Clara)	x				

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn Executive Session and convene back into the Special Public Meeting at 8:31 pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by an unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: S. Rappoport	
Board Member	Yes	No	Abstain	Absent	
Ms. Burns (Linda)	x				
Mrs. Fisher (Victoria)				x	
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)	x				
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)				x	
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)	x				
Mr. Rose (Howard)	x				
Ms. Sanders (Denise)	x				
Dr. Walser (Ardie)	x				
Mrs. Williams (Clara)	x				

VI.	Board Presentations ­ Community Relations Report by Ms. Sarah Rappoport
Mrs. Rappoport presented the report of the naming of the Committee 97­17 names. Four (4) names were moved to the community forum. Nineteen (19) people spoke about Mrs. Theodore Lacey. Resolution to be presented at the next workshop meeting for renaming EF school as Mrs. Theodore Lacey school. Mr. Rodriguez was pleased with the process and Ms. Williams was honored to be involved in the process. All individuals submitted names were worthy. The final four (4) names will be presented and everyone is excited that Mrs. Lacey was a teacher in the district. Ms. Sanders thanked the committee and was proud of the process and the name that was finally chosen. Dr. Walser thanked the Naming Committee and Dr. Irving indicated the resolution will be presented on the 11th workshop meeting and on the 18th regular meeting we will have a formal presentation at 7:30pm.
VII.	Right Sizing Budget Presentation by Dr. Christopher C. Irving

VIII.	Public Comment (Agenda/Non­Agenda Items)

IX.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the Special Public Meeting at 10:26 pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by an unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose	
Board Member	Yes	No	Abstain	Absent	
Ms. Burns (Linda)	x				
Mrs. Fisher (Victoria)				x	
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)	x				
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)				x	
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)	x				
Mr. Rose (Howard)	x				
Ms. Sanders (Denise)	x				
Dr. Walser (Ardie)	x				
Mrs. Williams (Clara)	x				

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons
Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Mission: The Teaneck Public School District educates and empowers students by providing a high­quality, rigorous educational experience which prepares students for success within a diverse, global society.

Vision: The Teaneck Advantage: Educational Excellence for All

Goals for 2019­2020

GOAL 1: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will further elevate academic programs by creating varied learning pathways and by improving student supports.

GOAL 2: The Teaneck Public Schools will continue to improve facilities and technology in support of 21st Century learning opportunities.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will execute effective communications and solidify quality relationships with educational partners within and throughout the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will create equitable and inclusive learning opportunities for all students.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will ensure operational excellence in hiring, developing and retaining staff.

FINANCE AND BUDGET	MARCH 4, 2020
Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Finance and Budget resolutions:

1. Whereas, the Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Bid was advertised on  February 7, 2020. Bids were opened on Wednesday, February 19, 2020.
The lowest bid needs to be rejected because a required document (DPMC form 701)
was not submitted at the time of the bid and such document was deemed a material deficiency (see letter attached). Secondly, the second lowest bid was above the budget for the project Energy Saving Improvement Plan.
Be It Resolved, per 18A:18A­22.a that the Board rejects the bids because it substantially exceeds the Board of Education's cost estimates for the goods or services.

Finance and Budget 01 thru 01

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose	
Board Member	Yes	No	Abstain	Absent	
Ms. Burns (Linda)	x				
Mrs. Fisher (Victoria)				x	
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)	x				
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)				x	
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)	x				
Mr. Rose (Howard)	x				
Ms. Sanders (Denise)	x				
Dr. Walser (Ardie)	x				
Mrs. Williams (Clara)	x				

March 2nd, 2020

Melissa Simmons
School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Teaneck Public Schools Office
300 Glenpointe Centre (East Building – 7th Floor) Teaneck, NJ 07666
Re: Teaneck Public Schools Solar Power Purchase Agreement Dear Mrs. Simmons,
We have reviewed the bid package submitted by the apparent low bidder, EZNERGY Solar Energy Solutions, for the above referenced project. It was the determination of the School District’s lawyer Justin
A. Marchetta, and our (ESG’s) professional opinion that the board reject the bid submittals. EZNERGY Solar Energy Solutions bid submittal paperwork was incomplete due to its failure to include the required DPMC Form 701, a material defect which cannot be waived by the Board. The remaining bid submittals exceed the established project budget. It is our recommendation that Teaneck Public Schools re- advertise the Teaneck Solar PPA bid for re-consideration.

Please confirm this incompliance of the bid submittal with the board’s attorney. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,

Valerie Moran

Sr. Business Development Manager Energy Systems Group, LLC
Cc: VM, CK, SR, CA, MW, ME