A special meeting of the Great Meadows Regional Board of Education was held on Wednesday, April 20, 2005, at Great Meadows Middle School, Independence Township. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM by Amy Dieteman, Vice-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 (arrived at 8:58 PM), Cynthia Russo, Steve Tierney (arrived at 8:58 PM), and Glenn Williams (arrived at 8:58 PM).

Absent: None

There were 0 members of the public in attendance.

The purpose of the meeting was to meet with the Superintendent Candidate.

Motion by Susan Cullen, seconded by Cindy Russo, whereas, the Board must consider matters involving Personnel, 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 5:03 PM 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 Susan Cullen, seconded by Cindy Russo, to re-enter regular session at 7:00 PM.

Motion carried in a voice vote - unanimous.

Meet the Superintendent Candidates Public Forum was held at 7:00 PM & 8:00 PM where the candidates were introduced to the public.

A question and answer period was held.

There were 40 members of the public in attendance.

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the Superintendent Candidates.

Joe Mahal, Steve Tierney, and Glenn Williams arrived at 8:58 PM.

The public left the room at 9:00 PM.

Motion by Amy Dieteman, seconded by Peggy Faulborn, whereas, the Board must consider matters involving Personnel, 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 9:07 PM 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 Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Amy Dieteman, to re-enter regular session at 10:00 PM.

Motion carried in a voice vote - unanimous.

Motion by Bob Jones, seconded by Joe Mahal, to adjourn at 10:10 PM.

Motion carried in a voice vote - unanimous.

Respectfully submitted,

Christina Sharkey

Board Secretary