SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING MARCH 20, 2023

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	PresidingOfficer'sMeetingNoticeStatement

"Iherebycallto ordertheSpecialPublicMeetingof theTeaneckBoard of Education,heldon Monday, March 20, 2023, virtually via Zoom app, at 6:00 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 March 17, 2023."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member
	Present
	Absent
	
Ms. Fisher (Victoria) - Vice President
			
Mr.Ha (Edward)
			
Ms.Hosein(Nadia)
			
Dr.Klein (Dennis)
			
Mrs.Reyes(Kassandra)
			
Mr. Rodriguez (Jonathan)
			
Ms. Sanders (Denise)
			
Mrs.Williams (Clara)
			
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) - President

IV.	Reaffirmation of District Goals

V.	Executive Session (If Needed)

VI.	Public Comments (Agenda and non-Agenda Items)

VII. Budget Presentation (2023-2024)

VIII. Agenda Items

IX.	Adjournment

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Teaneck Public Schools

Mission: The Teaneck Public School District educates and empowers students by providing a high-quality, 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.

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FINANCE AND BUDGET	MARCH 20, 2023

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 Teaneck Board of Education, in the County of Bergen, approves the Preliminary 2023-2024 School Year Budget in accordance with N.J.S.A.18A:7F-6 as follows and,

TransfertoCharterSchools(Fund 10)
	$	7,704,637
	
Current General Expense (Fund 11)
	$106,363,707
	
CapitalOutlay(Fund 12)
	$	684,986
	
SUBTOTAL GENERAL FUND
	$114,753,330
	
Special Revenue (Fund 20)
	$ 8,479,343
	
Debt Service (Fund 40)
	$	663,700
	
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
	$123,896,373

Whereas, a Public Hearing on the Final 2023-2024 School Year Budget will be conducted during the April 26, 2023 Board of Education Meeting.

2.	Whereas,thedistrict hasa taxingauthoritywhich iscomprised of:

Allowable TaxLevy Adjustment including Weighted Enrollment Increase
	$ 2,450,440
	
Allowable Increase in Health Care Costs
	$	968,522
	
Base 2022-2023
	$ 96,922,957
	
TotalAvailableTaxLevyAuthority
	$100,341,919

Whereas, theBoardhasapprovedthatthereshouldberaised,fortheGeneralFund,a tax levy of $99,830,646, which includes a 3% tax levy increase in the amount of $2,907,689,
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved,thattheTeaneckBoardof Education, in the Countyof Bergen, New Jersey approves that the unused, unexpired taxing authority of $511,274 (Banked Cap) be heldforpotentialuse in the subsequent allowable fiscalyears.

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3.	Whereas, this budget includes withdrawal from Capital Reserve, in the amount of $410,000, with a net balance in Capital Reserve in the amount of $1,797,985, and; Whereas,thetransferof thesereservessupports thefollowingcapital projectsthatare in addition to the Facilities Efficiency Standards determined by the Commissioner of Education necessary to achieve the Student Learning Standards adopted bythe State Board of Education:

TheodoraSmileyLaceyPlaygroundSite Work and Equipment Installation
	$410,000

Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the amount authorized to be withdrawn from the Capital Reserve account is $410,000.

4.	Be It Resolved, that in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-7.3(a), which provides that the Teaneck Board of Education shall establish in the annual school budget a maximum expenditure amount that may be allotted or such travel and expense reimbursement for the 2023-2024 school year, and

Whereas, the maximum expenditure amount allotted for travel and expense reimbursement for the 2022-2023 was $117,231; and

Whereas, travel and expense reimbursement has reached a total amount of $88,180 as of March 1, 2023,

Now, Therefore Be It Resolved,thattheTeaneckBoardofEducation, in the Countyof Bergen,NewJerseyherebyestablishesthe schooldistricttravelmaximumforthe2023-2024 at the sum of $70,800, and,

Be It Further Resolved,thattheSchoolBusiness Administratorshalltrackand record these costs to ensure that the maximum is not exceeded.

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5.	Whereas, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A:5.2(a) mandates boards to establish annually prior to budget preparation, for public relations and each type of professional service, a maximum levelofspendingfortheensuingschool year;and
Whereas,the budget includesthe followingappropriations:

Account Code
	Professional/Technical Service
	Amount
	
11-000-213-300
	Health -School Physician
	$83,500
	
11-000-216-320
	PurchasedStudent Related Support Services
	$1,256,456
	
11-000-217-320
	PurchasedProfessionalExtraordinary Services
	$2,000,812
	
11-000-218-320
	Student GuidanceServices -Medical Screenings
	$0

11-000-219-320/390
	PurchasedProf-EdServices -Educational/MedicalServicesProvided to Students
	
$606,627
	
11-000-221-320/500
	Improvement InstructionPurch EdServ
	$270,207
	
11-000-222-320/390
	EducationalMediaPurch Services
	$34,000

11-000-223-320/390
	PurchasedProfessionalDevelopment Services
	$8,500
	
11-000-230-331
	Legal Services
	$475,000
	
11-000-230-332
	Auditor Fees
	$50,000
	
11-000-230-334/390
	Architect/Engineer Services
	$15,000
	
11-150-100-320
	HospitalBased HomeboundInstruction
	$20,000
	
11-190-100-320/340
	Purchased Professional Education/Tech Services
	$712,550
	
11-190-100-500
	Regular ProgramInst OtherPurchased Services
	$118,110
	
12-000-400-334/390
	Capital Projects -Architect/Engineer Services
	$2,066
	
	Total
	$5,652,818

Whereas, the Administration will notify the Board if there arises a need to exceed said maximums, upon which the Board may adopt a dollar increase in the maximum amount through formal Board action; and

Now Therefore Be It Resolved,thattheTeaneckBoardofEducation,intheCountyof Bergen, New Jersey establishes maximums for professional services in the areas listed above ata level of 120% of the amounts listed for the 2023-2024 school year.

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6.	Whereas, the State’s estimated Medicaid Eligible Special Education student count (291) is higher than the actual October 2022 Medicaid Eligible Special Education student count (166), and;

Whereas,theState’sprojected 2023-2024SpecialEducationMedicaid Initiative (SEMI) ReimbursementRevenuebasedonitsestimatedstudentcountis$111,046,

Now, Therefore Be It Resolved,thattheTeaneckBoard ofEducation, in the Countyof Bergen, New Jersey approves Teaneck Special Services requesting County Approval for a SEMI Alternate Revenue Projection of $63,345 based on the District's actual October 2022 Medicaid Eligible Special Education population for the 2023-2024 budget.

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Motion:
	Second:
	
Board Member
	Yes
	No
	Abstain
	Absent
	
Ms. Fisher (Victoria)Vice President
					
Mr. Ha (Edward)
					
Ms.Hosein(Nadia)
					
Dr. Klein (Dennis)
					
Mrs. Reyes(Kassandra)
					
Mr. Rodriguez (Jonathan)
					
Ms. Sanders (Denise)
					
Mrs. Williams (Clara)
					
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) -President

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