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29 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE BRIDGEWATER-RARITAN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT HELD ON JUNE 23, 2015 AT THE HARMON V. WADE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING MEETING CALLED TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Mrs. Ann Marie Mead, Board President. PRESIDING OFFICER S STATEMENT In compliance with the Open Public Meetings Law of New Jersey, notice of this meeting held on June 23, 2015 was provided on June 19, 2015 by sending a 48 Hour Notice to: 1. Courier News 2. Raritan Borough Clerk 3. Bridgewater Township Clerk and by posting on the bulletin board in the Harmon V. Wade Administration Building. ROLL CALL The following members of the Board of Education were present: Mrs. Barlow (left at 10:20 pm), Mr. Breslin, Mrs. Gladstone, Mrs. Hurley (arrived at 6:37 pm; left at 11:40 pm), Mr. Walker, Mrs. Weinstock (arrived at 6:32 pm; left at 10:46 pm), Mr. Brookner, Mrs. Mead The following member of the Board of Education was absent: Mr. Kurdyla Also present at the meeting were: Victor Hayek....Superintendent Daniel Silvia (arrived at 6:55 pm)... Assistant Superintendent Peter Starrs.... School Business Administrator CLOSED SESSION A motion was made by Mr. Brookner and seconded by Mrs. Gladstone to enter into closed session. WHEREAS, discussion by the Board is required on matters that are an exception to the requirement that a public body hold its meetings in public, and WHEREAS, the topics for discussion were: Legal Update Personnel Matters New Administrators WHEREAS, it is expected that the details of the discussion may be made public as soon as the issues may be acted upon publicly. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board enter into Closed Session at this time. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.

30 BOARD MEETING MINUTES June 23, 2015 Page 2 of 5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mrs. Mead led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT Dr. Hayek introduced the administrators who were being recommended for appointment this evening. Dr. Hayek spoke of graduation ceremonies, updating the District logo, and the re-design of the District website. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Mr. Breslin and seconded by Mr. Brookner to approve the following: May 26, 2015 Closed Session May 26, 2015 Regular Session June 9, 2015 Closed Session June 9, 2015 Work Session PUBLIC COMMENT - None BOARD ACTION The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. A motion was made by Mrs. Hurley and seconded by Mr. Brookner to approve the following action items: A. Approval of the Personnel Addendum (See Official Minute Book for a copy of the Personnel Addendum) B. Approval of Gifts (See Official Minute Book for a copy of the gifts) C. Approval of Purchases (See Official Minute Book for a copy of the purchases) D. Approval of Bids (See Official Minute Book for a copy of the bids) E. Approval of the Transportation Addendum (See Official Minute Book for a copy of the Transportation Addendum) F. Approval of the Superintendent s report of alleged HIB incidents and investigations for June 18, 2015, as well as the recommendation of the Board s HIB Committee to affirm the determinations and actions specified G. Approval of the Travel Addendum (See Official Minute Book for a copy of the Travel Addendum)

31 BOARD MEETING MINUTES June 23, 2015 Page 3 of 5 H. Approval to retain the services of Dr. Louis Centolanza to provide consultative services in conjunction with a pending affirmative action matter, at the rate of $100 per hour, not to exceed $2000. Dr. Centolanza shall complete a written report and related summary, detailing the results of his work and meet with the Board to review his findings I. Approval to authorize the Superintendent to hire staff, award contracts and pay vendors during July and August, 2015 with formal Board of Education approval at the next regularly scheduled meeting J. Approval of PL 2015, Chapter 47 Resolution (See Official Minute Book for a copy of the list) K. Approval of the Resolution to Transfer Funds to Capital Reserve (See Official Minute Book for a copy of the resolution) L. Approval to cancel outstanding Board of Education checks (See Official Minute Book for a copy of the list of outstanding checks) M. Approval of the Food Service Management Contract Resolution (See Official Minute Book for a copy of the resolution) N. Approval of the Food Service Management Company Renewal for the School Year (See Official Minute Book for a copy of the agreement) O. Approval of the School Lunch Prices (See Official Minute Book for a copy of the school lunch prices) P. Approval of the following agreements for the Department of Student Services: Summit Speech School, New Providence, New Jersey (See Official Minute Book for a copy of the agreement) Innovative Therapy Group, Lakewood, New Jersey (See Official Minute Book for a copy of the agreement) Q. Approval of the following agreements with Somerset County Educational Services Commission: Coordinated Transportation Services (See Official Minute Book for a copy of the agreement) Vending (See Official Minute Book for a copy of the agreement) R. Approval of the FY15 No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Application in the amount of: Title I - $254, Title II - $115,613.00

32 BOARD MEETING MINUTES June 23, 2015 Page 4 of 5 S. Approval of the FY15 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in the amount of: Basic - $1,852, Pre-K - $59, T. Approval of the following field trips and overnight trips: High School Robotics Competition Girl Power in Flourtown, PA on October 10, 2015 High School Yale Invitational Tournament for Speech and Debate in New Haven, Connecticut on September 18 20, 2015 U. Approval of the Business Administrator s recommendations: Change Order: Envirocon, LLC $ 8, High School Building 100 Chiller Replacement Change Order Number 001 V. Approval of the Policy Bylaws - Series 0000 for second reading and adoption W. TUITION Homebound Instruction (See Official Minute Book for a copy of the Homebound Instruction list) Out-of-District (See Official Minute Book for a copy of the Out-of-District list) FINANCIAL REPORTS (See Official Minute Book for a copy of the Financial Report) A motion was made by Mrs. Gladstone and seconded by Mr. Walker to table the Policy Bylaws - Series 0000 adoption. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. The vote to approve all action items, excluding Policy Bylaws, was as follows: YES: Mrs. Barlow, Mrs. Gladstone, Mrs. Hurley, Mr. Walker, Mrs. Weinstock, Mr. Brookner, Mrs. Mead Mr. Breslin on all items except the HIB Incident Report only ABSTAIN: Mr. Breslin on the HIB Incident Report only PUBLIC COMMENT - None The Board recessed until 8:58 pm.

33 BOARD MEETING MINUTES June 23, 2015 Page 5 of 5 OTHER BUSINESS The Board discussed Policies 0151, 0155, 0164, and A motion was made by Mr. Brookner and seconded by Mrs. Gladstone to take from the table the Policy Bylaws and to amend Policy 0151, 0155, 0164 and The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. A motion was made by Mrs. Hurley and seconded by Mr. Breslin to approve the Policy Bylaws Series 0000 for second reading and adoption. The vote was as follows: YES: ABSTAIN: Mrs. Barlow, Mr. Breslin, Mrs. Gladstone, Mrs. Hurley, Mr. Walker, Mrs. Weinstock, Mrs. Mead Mr. Brookner The Board continued their review of District policies. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Mr. Breslin and seconded by Mr. Brookner to adjourn the meeting at 12:01 am. The motion carried unanimously. Peter F. Starrs, Secretary

34 MINUTES OF AN SPECIAL SESSION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE BRIDGEWATER-RARITAN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT HELD ON JULY 21, 2015 AT THE HIGH SCHOOL CONFERENCE ROOM MEETING CALLED TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by Mrs. Ann Marie Mead, President. PRESIDING OFFICER S STATEMENT In compliance with the Open Public Meetings Law of New Jersey, adequate notice of this meeting held July 21, 2015 was provided on May 18, 2015 by sending a 48-Hour Notice to: 1. Courier News 2. Raritan Borough Clerk 3. Bridgewater Township Clerk and by posting on the bulletin board in the Harmon V. Wade Administration Building. ROLL CALL The following members of the Board of Education were present: Mrs. Weinstock, Mrs. Barlow, Mr. Breslin, Mrs. Gladstone (left at 10:46 pm), Mrs. Hurley (arrived at 6:05 pm), Mr. Kurdyla (left at 10:06 pm), Mr. Walker (left at 10:06 pm), Mr. Brookner, Mrs. Mead Also present at the meeting were: Victor Hayek Superintendent Daniel Silvia Assistant Superintendent Peter Starrs School Business Administrator/Board Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mrs. Mead led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. BOARD RETREAT Superintendent Hayek provided an update on Board of Education Goals. The Board President then led a conversation about possible modifications to the Board Goals including changing them to coincide with school year rather than calendar year. A motion was made by Lynne Hurley and seconded by Patrick Breslin to modify and approve the Board of Education Goals: 1. Review and update Board of Education policies by June 2016.

35 BOARD MEETING MINUTES July 21, 2015 Page 2 2. The Board shall collectively attend a total of at least 18 New Jersey School Board Association facilitated workshops. 3. Approve and adhere to a prioritized list of capital projects. The Board then discussed District Goals, possible changes to meeting location and agenda format. CLOSED SESSION A motion was made by Jeffrey Brookner and seconded by Lynne Hurley to enter into closed session. WHEREAS, discussion by the Board is required on matters that are an exception to the requirement that a public body hold its meetings in public, and WHEREAS, the topic for discussion is: Negotiations WHEREAS, it is expected that the details of the discussion may be made public as soon as the issues may be acted upon publicly. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board enter into Closed Session at this time. The Board returned to open session to adjourn the meeting. ADJOURNMENT The motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Jeffrey Brookner and seconded by Lynne Hurley to adjourn the meeting at 10:50 P.M. The motion carried unanimously. Peter F. Starrs, Secretary

36 Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District School Calendar Board Approved: 6/10/2014 Revised and Approved: 5/26/2015 Sept. 8 Tuesday: Staff In Service July 2015 Sept. 9 Students report Full Day January 2016 S M T W T F S Sept. 14 Monday No School S M T W T F S Sept. 23 Wednesday No School Nov. 4 Wednesday: Staff In Service Nov. 5 & 6 Thursday & Friday No School Nov. 19 & 20 Thurs., Fri., Mon., Tues & 24 Conference Days Hour Session Days 31 K 4 Schools Only August 2015 Nov. 25 Wednesday 4 Hour Session Day February 2016 S M T W T F S Nov. 26 & 27 Thursday & Friday No School S M T W T F S 1 Dec. 24 Jan. 1 Thursday Friday & Monday Friday No School Jan. 4 Monday Schools Reopen Jan. 18 Monday Schools Closed Full Day of Professional Development for Staff Feb Friday and Monday No School September 2015 Mar. 25 April 1 Friday and Monday Friday March 2016 S M T W T F S No School S M T W T F S May 30 Monday No School June 22 & 23 Wednesday and Thursday Hour Session Days June 22 Wednesday MS Graduation June 23 Thursday HS Graduation Last Day of School Number of School Days October 2015 September 14 February 19 April 2016 S M T W T F S October 22 March 18 S M T W T F S November 16 April December 17 May January 19 June School Days Staff November 2015 *Parent Conferences May 2016 S M T W T F S 4 Hour Session Days Lunches Will Be Served S M T W T F S In the event of inclement weather and schools are closed in excess of three (3) days, make up days will be scheduled by the *19 *20 21 Superintendent *23 * A decision will be made by January 8 to reclaim January 18 if needed. If January 18th is reclaimed the In Service will be moved to /24. A decision will be made by 2/1 to reclaim 2/12 if needed. A decision will be made by 2/1 to reclaim 2/15 if needed. December 2015 In the event that inclement weather days are not used, schools will June 2016 S M T W T F S be closed in the following order: April 4, June 13, June 6. S M T W T F S Legend: Closed Closed - Inservice Hour Session Day

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95 EXTRACT from the minutes of a regular meeting of The Board of Education of the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District in the County of Somerset, New Jersey held on July 28, 2015 at p.m. PRESENT: ABSENT: introduced and moved the adoption of the following resolution, and seconded the motion: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE BRIDGEWATER-RARITAN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT THROUGH A LEASE PURCHASE TRANSACTION AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND OTHER RELATED AGREEMENTS AND ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE TRANSACTION WHEREAS, the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District in the County of Somerset, New Jersey (the Board when referring to the governing body and the School District when referring to the legal entity governed by the Board) has determined to finance the acquisition and installation (as applicable) of chrome books, Ethernet switches, wireless access points and network firewalls and other related equipment, including the financing costs and any additional incidental costs (the "Equipment") through a lease purchase transaction; and WHEREAS, the Board has selected McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC to serve as Special Counsel (the "Special Counsel") and Middlesex County Educational Services Commission to serve as financial advisor (the Financial Advisor ) for the transaction contemplated herein; and

96 WHEREAS, the Board has followed the procedures required by N.J.S.A. 18A:20-4.2(f) and N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq., and the regulations promulgated thereunder; and WHEREAS, the Board hereby authorizes and ratifies the solicitation of quotes for the financing of the Equipment pursuant to a lease purchase agreement for a principal amount of $815, and hereby ratifies the publication of the notice of request for the receipt of quotes; and WHEREAS, the notice of request for quotes (the Request for Quotes ), which established the criteria for awarding the financing to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and established the index for the interest rate for the financing and quotes were received on July 16, 2015 in accordance with the Request for Quotes; and WHEREAS, of the quotes submitted, U.S. Bancorp Government Leasing and Finance, Inc. submitted the most responsive and responsible quote, and the Board wants to award the lease purchase financing to this company in accordance with its quote and the Request for Quotes; and WHEREAS, the Board now intends to enter into an equipment lease purchase agreement with U.S. Bancorp Government Leasing and Finance, Inc. (the "Lease") on a date to be determined by the Business Administrator/Board Secretary; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE BRIGEWATER-RARITAN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Board hereby approves the quote submitted by U.S. Bancorp Government Leasing and Finance, Inc. (referred to hereinafter as the Purchaser or sometimes the Lessor ) to enter into the Lease for the terms and at the annual interest rates per annum set

97 forth in the quote as explained more fully in the summary prepared by the Financial Advisor and attached hereto in the aggregate principal amount of $815,024.38, representing the principal portion of the rent payments under the Lease. This award is being made in accordance with the Request for Quotes and the quote submitted by the Purchaser to the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, on or about July 16, 2015, and on file with his office. The Purchaser s interest rate for the schedule will be held fixed for approximately sixty (60) days from the date of the quote opening. If the closing does not occur by that date, the interest rates will be calculated in accordance with the index rate set forth in the proposal. Section 2. The Board hereby authorizes the execution and the delivery of, and the performance by the Board of its obligations under, the Lease and other related financing agreements and documents, which shall be in the form approved by Special Counsel. The Board hereby authorizes and directs the Board President or, the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to execute such documents on behalf of the Board, and the signature of such official shall be conclusive proof of such approval. Section 3. The payments of rent or other monies due under the Lease shall be made only from the General Fund of the School District. Neither the Board nor any agency, department or political subdivision thereof shall be obligated to pay any sum to the Lessor under the Lease from any taxing source for the payment of any sums due under the Lease. The obligations of the Board under the Lease shall not constitute indebtedness of the Board or of the constituent municipalities or of any department, agency or political subdivision thereof. The Lease, to be prepared in accordance with the Request for Quotes and the quote submitted by the Lessor, will set forth the terms of the lease purchase acquisition by the Board of the Equipment,

98 the rental payments to be paid by the Board in respect thereof and the dates on which rents shall be due and payable. Section 4. The proceeds of the sale of the Lease shall be applied to (i) pay costs to acquire and to install the Equipment, and (ii) pay the costs of entering into the Lease. Section 5. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary is authorized to direct the investment of funds under an escrow deposit agreement (the Escrow Agreement ) between the Board and a GUDPA approved escrow agent at the cost of the Purchaser, consistent with the provisions of New Jersey law and the Escrow Agreement, and is authorized to enter into such agreement and to execute such documents on behalf of the Board as may be necessary therefor. Section 6. The Board hereby covenants that it will comply with any conditions subsequent imposed by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") in order to preserve the exemption from taxation of the interest portion of the rental payments under the Lease, including, if applicable, the requirement to rebate all net investment earnings on the gross proceeds above the yield on the Lease. The Board hereby declares its intent to issue the Lease in the principal amount set forth herein and to use the proceeds of the Lease to pay or reimburse expenditures for the costs of the Equipment for which the Lease is authorized herein. This resolution is a declaration of intent within the meaning and for the purposes of Treasury Regulations Section or any successor provisions of federal income tax law. The Lease will be designated as a "qualified tax-exempt obligation" for the purposes of Section 265(b)(3)(B)(ii) of the Code. Section 7. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary and/or the Board President and other appropriate representatives of the Board are authorized to take any and all actions necessary to implement the transaction and the agreements authorized herein, and any such

99 actions taken prior to adoption of this resolution, including the publication of the notice of the Request for Quotes, is hereby ratified and approved. Any Board actions heretofore taken that are inconsistent with this resolution are hereby repealed and/or superseded to the extent of any inconsistency herewith. Section 8. This resolution shall take effect immediately. AYES: NAYES:

100 CERTIFICATE I, Peter F. Starrs, Business Administrator/Board Secretary of The Board of Education of the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District in the County of Somerset, New Jersey (the Board ), HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing annexed extract from minutes of a meeting of the Board duly called and held on, 2015 has been compared by me with the original minutes as officially recorded in my office in the Minute Book of the Board and is a true, complete and correct copy thereof and of the whole of the original minutes so far as they relate to the subject matters referred to in the extract. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the corporate seal of the Board this day of, [SEAL] Peter F. Starrs, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

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