Minutes of the proceedings of the SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, in the Teaneck High School, at 8:00 PM. Sebastian Rodriguez, Board President, presided.
Salute to the Flag

Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Special Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, 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 July 4, 2021."
Roll Call

Board Member	Present	Absent	
Mrs. Burns (Linda)	x		
Mr. Clark, Sr. (Harold)	x		
Mr. Cooper (Damen)	x		
Mrs. Fisher (Victoria)	x		
Mrs. Gee (Danielle)	x		
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)	x		
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)	x		
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)	x		
Ms. Sanders (Denise)	x		

Reaffirmation of District Goals

Agenda Items

Public Comment (non­Agenda Items)

To view the special public meeting click the link below: https://www.eduvision.tv/l?eAeReLy
Executive Session (If Needed)

Mrs. Gee motioned to adjourn the special public meeting and convene into the executive session at 9:45pm. Said motion was seconded by Ms. Sanders and carried by an unanimous vote.

Motion: D. Gee	Second: D. Sanders	
Board Member	Yes	No	Abstain	Absent	
Mrs. Burns (Linda)				x	
Mr. Clark, Sr. (Harold)	x				
Mr. Cooper (Damen)	x				
Mrs. Fisher (Victoria)	x				
Ms. Gee (Danielle)	x				
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)				x	
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)	x				
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)	x				
Ms. Sanders (Denise)	x				

Mrs. Gee motioned to adjourn the executive session and convene back into the special public meeting at 11:12pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Reiner and carried by an unanimous vote.

Motion: D. Gee	Second: G. Reiner	
Board Member	Yes	No	Abstain	Absent	
Mrs. Burns (Linda)				x	
Mr. Clark, Sr. (Harold)	x				
Mr. Cooper (Damen)	x				
Mrs. Fisher (Victoria)	x				
Ms. Gee (Danielle)	x				
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)				x	
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)	x				
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)	x				
Ms. Sanders (Denise)	x				

Adjournment

Mrs. Fisher motioned to adjourn the special public meeting at 11:15pm. Said motion was seconded by Ms. Sanders and carried by an unanimous vote.

Motion: V. Fisher	Second: D. Sanders	
Board Member	Yes	No	Abstain	Absent	
Mrs. Burns (Linda)				x	
Mr. Clark, Sr. (Harold)	x				
Mr. Cooper (Damen)	x				
Mrs. Fisher (Victoria)	x				
Ms. Gee (Danielle)	x				
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)				x	
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)	x				
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)	x				
Ms. Sanders (Denise)	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

Board Goals

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.

BOARD OPERATIONS	JULY 7, 2021
Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Board Operations resolutions:

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education approves the following
The Teaneck Board of Education (“Board”) hereby places Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Christopher Irving, on a paid Leave of Absence, effective immediately; and
The Board hereby appoints Ms. Angela R. Davis, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services to serve as the Board’s Acting Superintendent of Schools, effective immediately, pending the Board’s appointment of an Interim Superintendent of Schools; and
The Board hereby authorizes the Board President or his designee to take all actions and do all things necessary to retain the services of an Interim Superintendent of Schools for the Teaneck School District as soon as possible.

Motion to table item# 1 under Board Operations
Motion: D. Gee	Second: V. Fisher	
Board Member	Yes	No	Abstain	Absent	
Mrs. Burns (Linda)				x	
Mr. Clark, Sr. (Harold)	x				
Mr. Cooper (Damen)			x		
Mrs. Fisher (Victoria)	x				
Ms. Gee (Danielle)	x				
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)				x	
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)		x			
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)		x			
Ms. Sanders (Denise)	x