SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING MARCH 18, 2024

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	PresidingOfficer'sMeetingNoticeStatement

"Iherebycallto orderthe Special PublicMeetingof theTeaneck Board ofEducation, held on Monday, March 18, 2024, in-person at the Teaneck High School located at 100 Elizabeth Avenue and streamed live virtually via Zoom app, at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record and The Star Ledger, filed with the Municipal Clerk and postedontheschooldistrictwebsiteatwww.teaneckschools.org,onMarch15,2024."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member
	Present
	Absent
	
Ms. Fisher (Victoria)
			
Dr.Gruber (David)
			
Mr.Ha (Edward)
			
Dr. Kirshenbaum (Gerald)
			
Dr.Klein (Dennis)
			
Mrs. Reyes (Kassandra) - Vice President
			
Mr. Rodriguez (Jonathan)
			
Mrs.Williams(Clara) -President
			
Mr.Wolff (James)

IV.	Reaffirmation of District Goals

V.	Public Comment I(Agenda Items only)

VI.	2024-2025 Budget Presentation

VII. Agenda Items

VIII. Public Comment II (Agenda and non-Agenda Items)

IX.	Executive Session

X.	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 01 THRU 05	March 18, 2024

1.	WHEREAS, the Teaneck Board of Education, in the County of Bergen, approves the Preliminary 2024-2025 School Year Budget in accordance with N.J.S.A.18A:7F-6 as follows and,

Transferto CharterSchools(Fund 10)
	$ 8,039,558
	
CurrentGeneralExpense(Fund11)
	$108,825,236
	
CapitalOutlay(Fund 12)
	$ 1,293,786
	
SUBTOTAL GENERAL FUND
	$118,158,580
	
Special Revenue (Fund 20)
	$ 9,055,579
	
DebtService (Fund 40)
	$	647,950
	
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
	$127,862,109

WHEREAS, a Public Hearing on the Final 2024-2025 School Year Budget will be conducted during the April 17, 2024 Board of Education Regular Public Meeting.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Teaneck Board of Education, in the County of Bergen approves the Preliminary2024-2025 School YearBudget.

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2.	WHEREAS,thedistricthasa taxingauthority,whichiscomprisedof:

AllowableTaxLevyAdjustmentincluding WeightedEnrollmentIncrease
	$ 2,006,838
	
AllowableIncreaseinHealthCareCosts
	$	0
	
Base 2023-2024
	$100,341,919
	
TotalAvailableTaxLevyAuthority
	$102,348,757

WHEREAS,theBoard hasapprovedthatthere shouldberaised,fortheGeneralFund,a tax levy of $102,348,757 which includes a 2% tax levy increase in the amount of $2,006,838.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Teaneck Board of Education, in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey approves that the unused, unexpired taxing authorityof $0 (BankedCap)be heldforpotentialuse in the subsequent allowable fiscal years.

3.	WHEREAS, this budget includes withdrawal from Capital Reserve, in the amount of $912,300 with a net anticipated balance in Capital Reserve in the amount of $1,832,426 and;

WHEREAS, the transfer of these reserves supports the following capital projects that are in addition to the Facilities Efficiency Standards determined by the Commissioner of Education necessary to achieve the Student Learning Standards adopted by the State Board of Education.

BRYANT
	Pre-K Cafeteria turn into two(2) classrooms
	
LOWELL
	Parapet recoating & roof replacement Parkinglotrepavement
	
TEANECKHIGHSCHOOL
	Parkinglotrepavement Abatementofpipetunnels

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the amount authorized to be withdrawn from the Capital Reserve account is $912,300.

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4.	WHEREAS, 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 2024-2025 school year, and;

WHEREAS, the maximum expenditure amount allotted for travel and expense reimbursement for the 2023-2024 was $70,800 and;

WHEREAS, travel and expense reimbursement has reached a total amount of $46,601 as of March 1, 2024,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Teaneck Board of Education, in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey hereby establishes the school district travel maximum for the 2024-2025 at the sum of $82,100 and;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the School Business Administrator shall track and record these costs to ensure that the maximum is not exceeded.

5.	WHEREAS, the State’s estimated Medicaid Eligible Special Education student count (298) is higher than the actual October 2023 Medicaid Eligible Special Education student count (141), and;

WHEREAS, the State’s projected 2024-2025 Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI)ReimbursementRevenuebasedonitsestimatedstudentcountis$109,061.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey approves Teaneck Special Education Services requesting county approval for a SEMI Alternate Revenue Projection of $ (TBD) based on the District's actual October 2023 Medicaid Eligible Special Education population for the 2024-2025 budget.

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