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Board members moved and seconded the motions; roll-call votes were called for each item. For the prior-ordinance resolution the clerk called the roll and recorded affirmative votes from board members identified in the transcript as Mister Boat, Mister Espin, Mister Pienaakos, Mister Pender, Mister Fenisci, Mister Sussenburg, Mister Joplin and Mister Casio.

When the board voted on personnel items A–F, the roll-call record included one recorded abstention: \"Abstain on Jean Drew Murray.\" The transcript did not identify who moved or seconded each motion by name; motions were recorded as \"So moved\" and \"Second.\"

The finance vote recorded in the transcript included garbled audio and some clarification requests on the roll-call language; the clerk eventually proceeded and the item was recorded as approved.

These votes were recorded during the public meeting and appear in the official minutes; the board did not take additional separate action on these items during the session recorded in the transcript.

Because the transcript records individual roll-call names and a stated abstention, this article reports the recorded votes exactly as presented during the meeting rather than inferring absent or unrecorded positions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Education | COW & Regular Meeting 7/17/25","oneSentenceSummary","During the meeting the board approved a prior ordinance, curriculum items A–H, and personnel items A–F by roll-call vote. The personnel vote recorded at least one abstention; no contested defeats were recorded in the transcript.","taxTitle","South Plainfield School District, School Districts, New Jersey","taxId",61167,"location","New Jersey","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6164557,"Neighbor raises safety concern over dying oak at Franklin School; grounds staff to follow up",38,540214,578365,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5428278-4b0ed457d56cc221779aaff562a8c46f&start=540&end=578","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5428278-4b0ed457d56cc221779aaff562a8c46f/thumbnail_540214.jpg","/articles/6164557/New-Jersey/Neighbor-raises-safety-concern-over-dying-oak-at-Franklin-School-grounds-staff-to-follow-up","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6164557-ebbdcda4cab33ffe65d28a01c28ebd5f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770721583&Signature=bXM7aj33D4a2uY3T52f8lLx88FTe7FdNEzUslnzlaNdwn1em-~HB7SzzhISACmODKu0gJclf~iGeQtzR45andmrH7xvDrvD6QqGzUx9a6MMgwC05ECx5hWjsTKowbFLGAoJkGeq8ABluaI8O-mJ4Wlb~SLbrwnmRbHBTqJ5GNMLlmU3m1~ese1fH6pAh7V3arDp4iRT5rgwqkyD7RqmN1GaRD8HW2qB988kt5aXtzuKEXQ7jcq8Lku3kuiRr2Uxo75uscOh~G9PelJryNLvIj~DBJ~-BrtQxM~Z41lgQSIP0ZnFHRL6dp0O32xCnYr0IuPigtTfRnfmR5bVsTcl~qA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lisa Jones Smith, who said she lives at 906 Franklin Avenue and that her property borders Franklin School field, told the board a large oak tree adjacent to the kindergarten doors is nearly dead and posed a hazard to children who have been using the outdoor summer program.

\"There's a tree right on the Franklin School property kindergarteners go in, and that tree is almost dead,\" Lisa Jones Smith said. She told the board that \"all the kids for this week with the summer programs are sitting underneath it and it is really perilous.\"

During the public comment exchange, board members and staff discussed access to a town bucket truck to remove or trim the tree. The board noted the town's bucket truck is damaged; when asked for an estimated time of repair the grounds supervisor (identified in discussion as Tom) said, \"No. I don't.\" The superintendent said staff would follow up: \"Now, We'll we'll follow-up on that.\"

The board did not take formal action at the meeting; staff committed to checking the tree and ensuring students are not allowed to remain under it until resolved. A district staff member said they would make sure no students were under the tree for the immediate period.","A resident told the board a large oak tree on Franklin School property near kindergarten doors appears nearly dead and poses a risk to children in outdoor summer programs. Grounds staff said the town's bucket truck is damaged and staff will follow up.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6164562,"State grant will fund $83,000 to Kennedy and Roosevelt playgrounds; district to cover remaining costs",62,346264,408710,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5428278-4b0ed457d56cc221779aaff562a8c46f&start=346&end=408","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5428278-4b0ed457d56cc221779aaff562a8c46f/thumbnail_346264.jpg","/articles/6164562/New-Jersey/State-grant-will-fund-83000-to-Kennedy-and-Roosevelt-playgrounds-district-to-cover-remaining-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6164562-0921b1a6fea84ab724a6333ef11e62fa/orig.mp4?Expires=1770721583&Signature=Wvd6iKrEkdYsxdNafOciUNSw12UsYqOGsz~4ZwzNgrEUziYJxzuc9CPUqxOZciYo7hR9fzNrUW8qduV0XmxPA-rFQwHob5fsWaNj9LA~VSScrHyDM4QJKW9yfvdR8kZXB~oQnwKsIb7NisbHLrNDxQlkjqvEICnr0tlChxrZUaMst11CHtqW~xhUuAMT-oXB-Gi9Kj9~POLEEqmn31p5O6iqlUfTw2Vag3nK6KZTCstSYCk2j9RlIfpkuOa~GYDJzJMU5sG~wReR7-fa4CkKUXl1u1vB4GeTXtA3g0KQB24SAw7coNt8Ls7DO4gvGvTJrPTO7mnEBoTHLlqqJyDjOg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The superintendent announced the district received grant funding through the state, supported by Senator Dinman, for Kennedy and Roosevelt school playgrounds.

\"We were fortunate to receive some grant funding through the state with the support of Senator, Dinman in the amount of $83,000 to be split between the 2 schools,\" the superintendent said. She told the board the district is working with building administrators to order playground sets appropriate for each installation site.

The superintendent said the total cost of each set with installation is \"approximately $120,000 per building\" and that the difference between the grant and total cost will be paid from district funds. She also noted parent-teacher organizations at both schools have been raising additional money for extra playground pieces that may be added later.

No board vote on the playground equipment was recorded during the meeting; the superintendent presented the grant award and the district's plan to purchase and install equipment with the stated budget allocation.","Superintendent said the district received an $83,000 state grant, to be split between Kennedy and Roosevelt schools. Each full playground set with installation will cost about $120,000, and the district will provide the offset with district funds.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6164566,"District plans high school security system installation in late August; virtual parent meetings set",68,255815,323870,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5428278-4b0ed457d56cc221779aaff562a8c46f&start=255&end=323","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5428278-4b0ed457d56cc221779aaff562a8c46f/thumbnail_255815.jpg","/articles/6164566/New-Jersey/District-plans-high-school-security-system-installation-in-late-August-virtual-parent-meetings-set","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6164566-7ca44f87a227826e4baaa23d11298877/orig.mp4?Expires=1770721583&Signature=FbZTFnM0u20cuI1u-tP6sbO0Yina-tiyo7AbHzsIXScJPSfXXenKt0-PGouzcLMH-AFK~dGpdq6aTgK4r8SYTNNiu4GzTALONfchFKPf1Fo7WMBx8c35ehRua4tg8ghb3IopAiv2iT5v2xklB572kvwWujve5vfF-yPaja~DgogUcrrlRQoP7i1aKJEVeFq7HW4xVktkEwednARR5bhq5~qIjGGuRW0jxf7m3WDKin3nMsyn6Cl6YD0f7jIlF-yhLdeRjsR3aaYaNN23qL-AOYPSsNqmvcrKBuxhexPlVc3j4XBgXznQJvEZqGEF2eVJd~ryKtYnN20~~XQBH40mdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The superintendent said a new security system will be installed at the high school during the last two weeks of August and that the district will hold two virtual meetings for families.

The superintendent said the district is \"planning on having the security system at the high school installed over the last 2 weeks of August.\" She said Mr. Fiscolo and his team will schedule two virtual question-and-answer sessions: \"The first 1 on August 22 and the second on August 25, to answer any questions from our students or families that they might have on how to use the system in the process of how we're going to enter the building.\"

Parents and guardians will be required to acknowledge the system in the Genesis parent portal, the superintendent said, at the same time they sign into the portal for annual schedule access. The district will produce a video demonstrating entry procedures, and it anticipates allowing some leniency during the first two weeks of school while students adjust to the new process.

The board did not take a formal vote on the installation during the meeting; the superintendent described the timeline and outreach plans. District staff identified Mr. Fiscolo and his team as the points of contact for questions and said schedule and sign-up details for the virtual meetings will be sent by email.

The announcement included a timeline for opening student schedules (targeted for Aug. 22) and instructions for parents to update emergency contacts in Genesis before the school year begins.

No formal decision or ordinance was adopted at the meeting related to the security system; this item was presented as an administrative update and planned implementation.","Superintendent said the high school security system is scheduled for installation in the last two weeks of August. Mr. Fiscolo will hold two virtual meetings on Aug. 22 and Aug. 25; parents must acknowledge the system via the Genesis portal.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6164570,"District to open subscription-busing registration Aug. 1; about 950 students eligible for roughly 184 seats",151,103865,255755,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5428278-4b0ed457d56cc221779aaff562a8c46f&start=103&end=255","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5428278-4b0ed457d56cc221779aaff562a8c46f/thumbnail_103865.jpg","/articles/6164570/New-Jersey/District-to-open-subscription-busing-registration-Aug-1-about-950-students-eligible-for-roughly-184-seats","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6164570-9b6667f93ab0685c70933bc28c805eaf/orig.mp4?Expires=1770721583&Signature=Zjfp6dyOllW0i7UoZcfJlnL~cVxz9cvm9FLrmC7dLNcaGwNuUuEUpLytuQQQj6mzZa1DS1XygCzuARWbknVhiq9Jd9keCNccVWU7YXO6JE9CanSJBBk0JZ4pvcMGB7KrEA2jJ9GANJExaGd3Lp1BhE~dJrlUMcL9m5Lu6V0ZykduCXkBztY-Ux4Db6oj9IuepKkh3~0j2N6a8oQ9QnTKzj7rt8uqtKQ8VQMOyXAvf5Fsa0dFsP3AoLpv04HkHfKt52xHgcX6N8GUkHwHLhaux4BhhDV2caXAZjoe8TNeXZckZ9RMgXxESVxr0CUe~ouPn05RPgBXc4NbM5iJ~jO0Pg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The superintendent said the district will open subscription-busing registration at 8 a.m. on Aug. 1 and that eligible families will receive an email and robocalls ahead of that date.

The matter matters because available seats are limited: the superintendent said the district has identified about 950 eligible students and approximately 184 seats available \"as of today,\" and families must confirm payment at registration to hold a seat.

District officials plan three notifications before registration: an email on July 25, a robocall on July 29 and a final reminder on July 31. \"Registration will open, on the first, August first at 8AM,\" the superintendent said, and emphasized the process is effectively first-come, first-served. The superintendent added that families must enter credit-card information during registration and that \"there'll be no cash or checks, accepted.\"

The superintendent described how the system will present two stop options to registrants: \"The first option will be the stop that's closest to your house. The second option will be the, obviously, the 1 that's the second closest to your house.\" If families do not complete payment immediately, seats can be taken by others.

On eligibility, the superintendent said distance rules determine who may apply: \"if you are in the elementary schools, you must be over 1 mile.\" The superintendent also said other grade thresholds apply but did not provide further grade-by-grade breakdown in the meeting.

Business Administrator Alex Lisonbee and transportation staff were identified during questions from the public as points of contact for families who do not receive an eligibility email. A resident at the meeting, Maggie Drakeford, asked how to check whether her address qualifies; the superintendent said transportation has addresses in the system and can confirm distance.

Discussion only: the board did not take a formal vote on subscription busing during the meeting. Staff announced the schedule and instructions and were directed to notify eligible families and run the registration process as described.

What to do: families should verify their contact information in the district’s Genesis parent portal before the notifications go out so they receive registration instructions.","Superintendent announced subscription-busing registration will open Aug. 1 at 8 a.m.; district will notify eligible families by email and robocall. Registration is first-come, first-served and requires immediate online payment.","actionData","errors"]

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Board approves prior ordinance, curriculum and personnel items in roll-call votes

Neighbor raises safety concern over dying oak at Franklin School; grounds staff to follow up

State grant will fund $83,000 to Kennedy and Roosevelt playgrounds; district to cover remaining costs

District plans high school security system installation in late August; virtual parent meetings set

District to open subscription-busing registration Aug. 1; about 950 students eligible for roughly 184 seats