Minutes of the proceedings of the SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, July 14, 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 14, 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 10, 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		

Board President's Remarks
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Public Comments (length of time to be determined)

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Agenda Item

Move to Executive Session (length of time to be determined)

Mrs. Rappoport motioned to adjourn the special public meeting and convene into the executive session at 9:11pm. Said motion was seconded by Ms. Gee and carried by a

unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rappoport	Second: D. Gee	
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				

Return to Special Public Meeting
Mr. Rodriguez notified the public there will be no action taken for item#1 under Board Operations and the Board is looking forward to working with Dr. Irving.

Mrs. Gee motioned to read out and present motion (#1) under personnel. Said motion was seconded by Mrs. Rappoport and carried by a unanimous vote.

Motion: D. Gee	Second: S. Rappoport	
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 read out and present motion (#2) under personnel. Said motion was seconded by Mrs. Rappoport and carried by a unanimous vote.

Motion: D. Gee	Second: S. Rappoport	
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. Rappoport motioned to adjourn the special public meeting at . Said motion was seconded by Mrs. Fisher and carried by a unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rappoport	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				

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 14, 2021

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.

NO action taken on item#1 under Board Operations.

PERSONNEL	JULY 14, 2021
Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Personnel resolutions:

that the Teaneck Board of Education (“Board”) hereby agrees to resolve Grievance Number AR­2021­248 with a member of the Teaneck Township Education Association whose name is on file with Central Office for the amount of seven thousand five hundred dollars in full and final settlement of the Grievance.

that the Teaneck Board of Education (“Board”) hereby agrees to resolve Grievance Number AR­2021­181 with a member of the Teaneck Township Education Association (“TTEA”) whose name is on file with Central Office as follows:
Payment of eleven thousand, six hundred ($11,600) dollars for the 2020­2021 school year, representing the employee’s salary plus ten (10%) percent.
The employee’s base salary will be frozen at $125,063 until the TTEA
salary guide catches up to the employee’s salary.

MOTION #1 PRESENTED UNDER PERSONNEL ­ PASSED
Motion: D. Gee	Second: S. Rappoport	
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				

MOTION #2 PRESENTED UNDER PERSONNEL ­ PASSED
Motion: D. Gee	Second: S. Rappoport	
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