During the Nov. 5 meeting the board handled routine approvals and votes.

Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of October (as moved and seconded) passed on roll call. Recorded 'yes' votes included Doctor Joyner, Miss Downer, Mister Wilcox, Doctor Benitez, Mister Juarez, Mister Ailey, Mayor Ellerker and the meeting clerk who also recorded a 'yes.' Miss Colon was noted as not present.

Personnel report: Superintendent Dr. Negron requested approval of the personnel report. Mister Wilcox moved to approve the action items; after a second, the board voted by roll call and the motion carried with the same affirmative pattern recorded.

Finance and operations: The finance chair moved to approve one amendment and one purchase order listed on the agenda; the motion was seconded and carried by roll call.

Adjournment: The board accepted a motion to adjourn, which was seconded and approved by roll call.

What happens next: These routine items were approved; committee chairs reported upcoming meetings and the governance committee plans to continue reviewing restorative-practices policy at its November meeting.