The workshop meeting of the Great Meadows Regional Board of Education was held on Tuesday, October 9, 2007, at Great Meadows Middle School, Independence Township. The meeting was called to order at 7:40 PM by Robert Jones, 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: Jennifer Cassini, Maryann Citro, Peggy Faulborn, Robert Jones, Joe Mahal, Matthew Mowatt, Bernie O’Hara (arrived 7:45 PM), and William Vonder Haar.

Absent: Richard Alexander.

There were 3 members of the public in attendance.

Committee reports were discussed.

Public Comment: None

Motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Jennifer Cassini, 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 8:40 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 unanimous voice vote.

Motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Jennifer Cassini, to re-enter regular session at 10:02 PM.

Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.

Motion by Jennifer Cassini, seconded by Peggy Faulborn, to approve the following resolution: “Do you favor modifying the current funding formula from 100% student enrollment to 50% student enrollment and 50% equalized property value to be phased in over a 5 year period in equal increments?”

Motion carried in a roll call vote with Mahal voting no.

Motion by Joe Mahal, seconded by Jennifer Cassini, to adjourn at 10:05 PM.

Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.

Respectfully submitted,

Julie Mumaw

Board Secretary