Soaring Heights Charter School
Board of Trustees
Minutes
July 21, 2025
Call to Order:
President Lisa McConagly called the meeting to order at 6:41 p.m. and read the
following statement: "I submit that, in compliance with Chapter 231 of the Laws of 1975,
a notice for this meeting has been sent to the Jersey Journal online and NJ.com.
"
Roll Call:
Present Absent
Joann D’Auria
Mary Golden
Lisa McConagly
Jane Mercante
Stephanie Miller
Irene Roberts
Natasha Persaud
Motions:
1. Approval of Minutes:
Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees approves the Minutes for June 23,
2025.
Moved: N. Persaud Second: S. Miller
Motion carried by unanimous roll call.
2. Approval of the Secretary’s and Board of Treasurer’s Reports:
Be it resolved by the Board of Trustees that the Board acknowledges receipt of
certification from the Board Secretary that no line-item account has
encumbrances and expenditures which in total exceed the line-item appropriation
in violation of N.J.A.C.:6A:23-2.11(a). Further, the Board of Trustees, after
review of the Board Secretary’s and Treasurer’s monthly financial reports,
certifies that no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of
N.J.A.C.:6A:23.2.11(b), and that sufficient funds are available to meet the Board
of Trustees’ financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. Therefore, it
is recommended that the Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Reports for the month
ending June 30, 2025, showing a cash balance of $9,477,276.02 general
account and $308,985.11 payroll agency account be approved.
Moved: L. McConagly Second: M. Golden
Motion carried by unanimous roll call.3. Approval of the Session I Summer School Pay:
Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees approves the additional pay for the first
half of summer school for the following staff members as attached.
Moved: M. Golden Second: L. McConagly Recused: J. D’Auria
Motion carried by majority roll call.
4. Approval of the Acceptance and Submission of the 2025-2026 IDEA B Grant:
Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees approves the acceptance and submission of
the 2025-2026 IDEA B grant in the amount of $1,152 for Preschool and $60,256 for
Basic.
Moved: L. McConagly Second: N. Persaud
Motion carried by unanimous roll call.
5. Approval of the Soaring Heights Charter School Annual Report for 2024-2025:
Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees approves the Soaring Heights Charter School
Annual Report for the 2025 school year.
Moved: I. Roberts Second: S. Miller
Motion carried by unanimous roll call.
6. Approval of Hire of Annie Moy as Teacher Assistant
Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees approves the emergent hiring of Annie
Moy as a Teacher Assistant for the 2025-2026 school year at a salary of $32,000
effective September 1st
, 2025. The Board accepts the applicant’s attestation that
she has not been convicted of any crimes pursuant to New Jersey statutes.
Moved: M. Golden Second: S. Miller
Motion carried by unanimous roll call.
7. Approval of the Teacher Evaluation Rubric for 2025-2026:
Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees readopts the Teacher Evaluation Rubric
for the 2025-2026 school year.
Moved: N. Persaud Second: M. Golden
Motion carried by unanimous roll call.8. Approval of the Grievance Committee:
Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees re-adopts the Grievance Committee for
the 2025-2026 school year. The Grievance Committee consists of two members
from the Board of Trustees, two teachers selected by the teachers of Soaring
Heights Charter School, two parents, and the school’s Lead Person.
Moved: L. McConagly Second: N. Persaud
Motion carried by unanimous roll call.
9. Approval of the reappointment of R&L Payroll Company for the 2025-2026 School Year:
Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees approves the reappointment of R&L
Payroll Company for the 2025-2026 school year.
Moved: I. Roberts Second: S. Miller
Motion carried by unanimous roll call.
10. Approval of the reappointment of Angelo Vilardi as School Business Administrator for 2025-2026:
Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees reappoints Angelo Vilardi as School
Business Administrator for the 2025-2026 school year at an annual salary of
$31,200.
Moved: L. McConagly Second: M. Golden
Motion carried by unanimous roll call.
11. Approval of the readoption of the Equity and Equality Policies and Addendum:
Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees readopts the Equity and Equality Policy
and Addendum as attached for the 2025-2026 school year.
Moved: I. Roberts Second: L. McConagly
Motion carried by unanimous roll call.
12. Approval of the second reading of the Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion
Techniques for Students with Disabilities:
Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees approves the second reading of Use of
Physical Restraint and Seclusion Techniques for Students with Disabilities as attached.
Moved: M. Golden Second: N. Persaud
Motion carried by unanimous roll call.
13. Approval of the Second Reading of the Sunscreen Policy:
Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees approves the second reading of
Sunscreen Policy (chapter 37) as attached.
Moved: L. McConagly Second: I. Roberts
Motion carried by unanimous roll call.14. Approval of the curriculum pacing guides
Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees approve the curriculum pacing guides
for the 2025-2026 school year.
Moved: I. Roberts Second: N. Persaud
Motion carried by unanimous roll call.
15 Adjournment:
There being no further business for the Board of Trustees, the meeting was adjourned
at 7:15 pm.
Moved: L. McConagly Second: I. Roberts
Motion carried by unanimous roll call.
Submitted by:
Irene Roberts Angelo Vilardi
Irene Roberts, Recording Secretary Angelo Vilardi, Board Secretary