A special meeting of the Great Meadows Regional Board of Education was held on Saturday, March 19, 2005, in the Media Center at Great Meadows Middle School, Independence Township.

The meeting was called to order at 8:35 AM by Glenn Williams, President. A statement was read that adequate notice of the meeting had been given in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act.

Flag salute.

ROLL CALL:

Present: Helene Armstrong, Susan Cullen, Amy Dieteman, Peggy Faulborn, Robert Jones, Joe Mahal, Cynthia Russo, Steve Tierney, and Glenn Williams.

Absent: None

Howard Vex, Attorney, was also present.

There were no members of the public in attendance.

Motion by Bob Jones, seconded by Amy Dieteman, whereas, the Board must consider matters involving litigation, the deliberation of such matters may be held in private under the Open Public Meeting Act NJSA 10:4-6, the Board will adjourn to Executive Session at 8:36 AM to discuss the above mentioned matter, to the exclusion of all others. If any action results, it will be taken following the re-entry into regular session.

Motion carried in a voice vote - unanimous.

Motion by Amy Dieteman, seconded by Helene Armstrong, to re-enter regular session at 8:58 PM.

Motion carried in a voice vote – unanimous.

Motion by Bob Jones, seconded by Susan Cullen, to approve the settlement agreement regarding John Inscho vs. Great Meadows Regional Board of Education and approve the attorney draft the settlement and to designate the Board President as the only spokesperson regarding the issue.

Motion carried in a voice vote - unanimous.

Howard Vex, Attorney, left at 9:00 AM.

Motion by Bob Jones, seconded by Joe Mahal, whereas, the Board must consider matters involving the Superintendent Search, the deliberation of such matters may be held in private under the Open Public Meeting Act NJSA 10:4-6, the Board will adjourn to Executive Session at 9:05 AM to discuss the above mentioned matter, to the exclusion of all others. No action will be taken.

Motion carried in a voice vote - unanimous.

Motion by Joe Mahal, seconded by Peggy Faulborn, to re-enter regular session at 12:00 PM.

Motion carried in a voice vote – unanimous.

Motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Joe Mahal, to adjourn at 12:02 PM.

Motion carried in a voice vote – unanimous.

Respectfully submitted,

Christina Sharkey

Board Secretary