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Mrs. Cohen commented on her attendance at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony and theannual homecoming game, conveying that the whole program was nicely done.Mr. Werner raised several questions regarding the School Improvement Plan that wasdistributed with the last Superintendent’s Report. Mr. Werner questioned the purpose of theplan, observing that the report includes many of the activities that the district is alreadydoing.Dr. Reynolds explained that all of the plans are centered on language arts and reading sincethese scores were not as high as the math scores. The Superintendent acknowledged thatmany of the activities in the plan are already being done, but not to the degree of intensity orfocus that they should be. The purpose of the plan is to re-emphasize the basics and to refocusthe staff. Dr. Reynolds declared that this often needs to be done in the third year ofany successful plan to combat complacency that may set in as a result of that success.Mr. Werner commended Mr. Stansberry and Mr. Moore for the manner in which theyhandled two recent traumas – a fire in the community and the loss of a student. Mr. Wernerexpressed his heartfelt gratitude to both men and asked Dr. Reynolds to pass his sentimentsalong to them.Mrs. Ouimet conveyed that she, Mr. Robinson, Mrs. Dierks and Dr. Reynolds attended Mr.Fritzky’s flipped classroom and found it to be an interesting approach to learning. In aflipped classroom the students do their work assignments at school and receive theirinstruction at home via pre-recorded, video-taped lessons. Mrs. Ouimet explained that Mr.Fritzky is able to monitor each student and can regroup them according to their aptitude andcomprehension levels. Mrs. Ouimet commented on some of the exciting new instructionalstrategies being implemented throughout the district.Mrs. Ouimet echoed Mrs. Colligan’s congratulations to the band for their 4-0 record in theband competitions.Mrs. Ouimet commented on her attendance at the Middle School Back to School Night,relaying her belief that Mrs. Miranda is doing well in her position of Acting Principal.Mrs. Ouimet asked if attendance at the before school fitness program is lacking, observingthat the registration date was extended. Dr. Reynolds indicated that he would look into thereason for the extension.9. CONFIDENTIAL SESSIONAt 7:18 p.m. Mr. Giordano moved the following resolution to recess into confidentialsession:Resolved, at a public meeting of the Mount Olive Township Board of Education heldon October 8, 2012, that, pursuant to Sections 7 and 8 of the “Open Public MeetingsAct”, the following items be discussed in a session of the Board of Education closedto the public:PersonnelMatters of Attorney-Client PrivilegePending and/or Anticipated LitigationBe it further resolved, that the matters discussed in closed session be disclosed tothe public when the reason for confidentiality no longer exists.Seconded by Mr. Robinson and approved by a unanimous affirmative roll call vote of thosemembers present.10. ADJOURNMENTThe Board reconvened in open session at 7:52 p.m. at which time President Giordano made amotion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Robinson, and unanimously carried.Respectfully submitted,Lynn Jones, Board SecretaryWork Session Mtg. 10/8/12 9