Nutley Town School District board meeting, Aug 24, 2026

18 min

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  2. Salvatore BalsamoVice President
What happened

What happened at this meeting

Nutley board agenda includes policies for state cell phone law 1:11

  • Salvatore Balsamo said the agenda included policies for the state cell phone law and that the board stands behind working toward a solution for bring your own devices to the extent the law allows. 1:11
  • The superintendent gave a report on preparations for the 2026⁠-⁠27 school year, including the transition of 6th grade to John H. Walker Middle School and an emphasis on inclusive education. 2:13
  • Salvatore Balsamo read a resolution for the board to recess to a closed executive session to discuss personnel contracts and legal issues. 16:46

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Item by item (11)
  1. Opening and meeting notice 0:04
    • Salvatore Balsamo read the open public meetings notice and said the board president could not attend the meeting. 0:04
    • Salvatore Balsamo said the agenda included policies for the state cell phone law and that the board would move toward a bring your own devices solution to the extent the law allows. 1:11
    • A staff member reported no correspondence, and Salvatore Balsamo called for a motion to approve past minutes. 1:55
  2. Superintendent's report 2:06
    • The superintendent said the district is moving forward with a pathway to send students to be educated for electrical trades and is welcoming 38 new faculty and staff members. 2:13
    • The superintendent said the renovation at John H. Walker Middle School is complete and described the move of 6th grade there as the first step toward a 6⁠-⁠8 model. 4:41
    • The superintendent said students who need to bring their own device must register using a Google Form, and that students will have half days on Wednesday, September 2nd, and Thursday, September 3rd. 6:29
  3. Business administrator's report 8:30
    • The business administrator said contracts for the 2026-'27 school year and appointments of a sports physician and architect of record were up for approval. 8:35
    • The business administrator said the audit for the 25⁠-⁠26 school year had begun. 8:49
  4. Academic Committee report 9:04
    • Teri Quirk said the Academic Committee met on August 19th and reviewed dual enrollment contracts, draft curricula and handbooks. 9:10
    • Teri Quirk said the next committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 23rd at 5:30 PM. 9:10
  5. Hearing of citizens 10:06
    • A speaker at public comment raised concerns about staffing continuity in the ERI program at Washington School and said a question about whether a full-time teacher was assigned had not been answered. 11:23
    • A staff member said an LRT teacher for the ERI class was on the agenda for approval, as well as the other full-time teacher there. 13:03
  6. Academic resolutions 13:16
    • Administration resolutions 14:17
      • Finance resolutions 14:45
        • Daniel Fraginals moved finance resolutions 1 through 18 as written. 14:49
      • Policy resolution 15:46
        • Nicholas Scotti moved Policy Resolution 1 as written, and the board held a roll call vote. 15:46
      • Personnel resolution 16:07
        • Teri Quirk moved Personnel Resolution Number 1 as written. 16:17
      • Executive session 16:46
        • Salvatore Balsamo read a resolution for the board to recess to a closed executive session to discuss personnel contracts and legal issues. 16:46
        • Salvatore Balsamo asked for a motion to go into executive session and called for those in favor. 16:46

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