Minutes for July 21, 2025
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A regular business meeting of the Board of Education was held this day at the Warren Middle School, 100 Old Stirling Road. The public was welcome to attend in person or virtually through the online Zoom platform. The following is a record of that meeting.
I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Board President Patricia Zohn.
Open Public Meeting Statement – Mrs. Zohn read the following statement:
Re: Chapter 231 P.L. 1975: “The adequate notice of this regular meeting as required by the Open Public Meetings Act was provided by the posting, mailing/delivery, and filing of this notice on January 9, 2025. This notice was on that date posted on the bulletin board in the Township Office, sent to the Courier News and TAPinto Warren, and filed with the Township Clerk of the Township of Warren, all in accordance with the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act.”
II. Pledge of Allegiance – Mrs. Zohn led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. Roll Call
Present: Nicole Dalton (via zoom), Laura Keller, Scott Otto (via zoom), Ryan Valentino and Patricia Zohn
Absent: Bridget Granholm, Stephen Toor and Todd Weinstein
Also Present: Dr. Matthew Mingle, Superintendent, Christopher Heagele, Board Secretary, and members of the public and press.
Richard Molfetta arrived at 4:10 p.m.
IV. Minutes
● Ms. Keller moved the following:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the public and private minutes of the June 16, 2025 Board Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Valentino and approved by a 5-0 roll-call vote.
V. Correspondence and Information
● Dr. Mingle reported on one HIB.
· HIB Information
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Total # of Investigations: |
Total # of Determined Bullying Incidents: |
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1 |
0 |
· Suspension Report
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In School: |
Out of School: |
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0 |
0 |
· Fire Drills
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| June 2 | June 5 | June 12 | June 2 | June 5 |
· Security Drills
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| June 12 | June 1 | June 13 | June 3 | June 10 |
| Evacuation | Evacuation | Evacuation | Evacuation | Evacuation |
VII. President's Remarks – Mrs. Patricia Zohn
● Mrs. Zohn thanked Mount Horeb PTO and Warren Middle School PTO for their generous donations.
● Mrs. Zohn thanked the Kingwood Township Board of Education for their generous donation.
● Mrs. Zohn provided an update on the referendum note, and thanked the administration and business office staff for their hard work in this area.
VIII. Superintendent’s Remarks – Dr. Matthew Mingle
● Dr. Mingle thanked Jessica Decelle and Kristen Stoyanov for a successful Summer Fun program.
IX. Presentation
None
X. Discussion
None
XI. Reports of Board Members Appointed to External Assignments 2025 - None
● New Jersey School Board Association Delegate Assembly
○ Patricia Zohn, and Richard Molfetta, alternate
● Somerset County Educational Services Commission
○ Nicole Dalton and Stephen Toor, alternate
● Watchung Hills Municipal Alliance Committee
○ Bridget Granholm and Ryan Valentino, alternate
● Warren Township Opioid Advisory Committee
○ Bridget Granholm
● Watchung Hills Shared Services/Regionalization Study Advisory Committee
○ Patricia Zohn and Todd Weinstein
XII. Committee Reports - None
● Curriculum and Technology Committee - June 16, 2025
○ Stephen Toor - Chair, Bridget Granholm, Rich Molfetta, Laura Keller - Alternate
● Finance, Operations, and Security Committee - No Meeting
○ Patricia Zohn - Chair, Scott Otto - Vice Chair, Ryan Valentino, Rich Molfetta - Alternate
● Personnel, Negotiations, and Communication Committee - No Meeting
○ Laura Keller - Chair, Nicole Dalton, Todd Weinstein, Patricia Zohn - Alternate
● Planning for Growth Working Group - No Meeting
○ Patricia Zohn, Laura Keller
XIII. Public Commentary (agenda items only)
Note on public input at BOE meetings: Board Policy #0167, adopted on June 18, 2018, provides for public participation in Board of Education meetings. Such participation is governed by the following rules:
- A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by an announcement of his/her name, address, and group affiliation, if applicable;
- Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to three minutes’ duration. If necessary, the public comment portion of the meeting may be extended fifteen minutes with Board approval;
- No participant may speak more than once on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard;
- All statements, questions, or inquiries shall be directed to the presiding officer and any questions or inquiries directed by a participant to another Board member shall be redirected to the presiding officer who shall determine if such statement, question, or inquiry shall be addressed by the presiding officer on behalf of the Board;
The portion of the meeting during which participation of the public is invited shall be limited to fifteen minutes (limit may be adjusted at the discretion of the presiding officer as circumstances dictate).
The Board of Education welcomes and encourages input from the public. Being mindful of privacy rights regarding students and board employees and to avoid any potential liability on the part of the speaker, the board discourages references to specific individuals. While directing your comments or questions to the board president, please understand that the public comment portions of the meeting are not structured as question and answer sessions but rather are offered as opportunities for you to share your thoughts with the board. The board president may need to refer an issue to the superintendent if the particular issue has not been handled through the appropriate chain of command with the school district. However, responses may be provided at the end of this session. There are times when comments and questions will require additional fact gathering before a response is provided.
None
On motion by Mr. Valentino to close public commentary, seconded by Ms. Keller, the motion was approved by a 5-0 voice vote.
XIV. Items for Board Consideration/Action
Dr. Mingle commented on the “C” Section - Personnel/Student Services section of the agenda, and gave the public some background on this item.
Mr. Molfetta arrived at 4:10 p.m.
On motion by Ms. Keller, seconded by Mr. Valentino, the consent items A.1., through A.4., B.1., through B.22., C.1., through C.20., and D.1., were approved by a 6-0 roll-call vote.
The Superintendent recommends that it be:
A. Education
A.1. HIB Report
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the HIB Report submitted by the Superintendent for the period ending on June 16, 2025.
A.2. RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following supervised clinical fieldwork at Warren Township BOE for the 2025-2026 School Year:
|
School |
Clinical Field |
|
The College of New Jersey- School of Education |
Special Education, K-3 |
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Rutgers Graduate School of Education |
50-Hour Pre-Service Course Alternate Route |
A.3. Settlement Agreement
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a settlement agreement and general release with the guardian of student #3133889062.
A.4. Preschool Expansion Aid (PEA)
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the application submission to the Department of Education for Preschool Expansion Aid for the 2025-2026 school year.
B. Finance/Operations/Transportation
B.1. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills as follows:
● June 17, 2025 through June 30, 2025 in the amount of $3,747,949.11.
● July 2025 in the amount of $1,721,779.58
B.2. Board Secretary's and Treasurer's Report - TENTATIVE
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the report of the secretary for the month of June 2025 - TENTATIVE.
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on June 30, 2025
|
FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
|
(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$1,355,536.50 |
$1,906,544.35 |
|
|
(10) General Current Expense |
$0.00 |
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(11) Current Expense |
$1,210,904.84 |
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(12) Capital Outlay |
$23,418.00 |
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(13) Special Schools |
$6,561.48 |
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(20) Special Revenue Fund |
$73,145.16 |
$135,078.16 |
$0.00 |
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(30) Capital Projects Fund |
$168,277.82 |
$271,515.91 |
$315,288.46 |
|
(40) Debt Service Fund |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS |
$1,596,959.48 |
$1,647,478.39 |
$2,221,832.81 |
|
Wealth Mgmt - Capital Reserve |
$7,900,000.00 |
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Wealth Mgmt - Operating |
$1,200,000.00 |
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Wealth Mgmt - Capital Projects |
$2,692,000.00 |
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TOTAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT |
$11,792,000.00 |
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|
(62) Food Service Account |
$99,920.52 |
($350,139.13) |
($29,876.56) |
WHEREAS, in compliance with law and code the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the district board of education, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, the Board of Education accepts the above reference reports and certifications and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, in compliance with law and code, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary's monthly financial report (appropriation section), to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of law and code and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the year.
B.3. Budget Transfers for Month of June 2025
RESOLVED, the Board of Education ratifies the following transfers between budget line items that have been approved by the Superintendent of Schools and that are now being reported to the Board pursuant to Policy 6422.
B.4. Travel Approval
Whereas, in accordance with State of New Jersey School District Accountability Act (A-5) and the Warren Township Schools’ Policy 6471-School District Travel, travel by school district employees and Board of Education members must be approved in advance.
Now Therefore Be It RESOLVED, the Warren Township Schools Board of Education approves the following expenses for faculty, staff, administrators, and board members for seminars, conferences and workshops. The expense includes travel costs, if applicable:
|
Name |
School |
Workshop/ Conference |
Location |
Month/Yr |
Cost |
|
Alison Tugya |
CS |
Annual Autism Conference |
Atlantic City |
Oct 2025 |
$752 |
|
Alyssa Pech |
CS |
Annual Autism Conference |
Atlantic City |
Oct 2025 |
$734 |
|
Nichole Kaller |
CS |
Annual Autism Conference |
Atlantic City |
Oct 2025 |
$739 |
|
Erica Bell |
CS |
Annual Autism Conference |
Atlantic City |
Oct 2025 |
$759 |
All of the above travel has been approved by the Superintendent. The School Business Administrator shall track and record these costs to ensure that the maximum amount is not exceeded.
B.5. Dealaman Bus Services Contract Renewal for 2025-2026
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the renewal of the transportation contracts for the 2025-2026 school year with Dealaman Bus Services of Warren, NJ. Renewed routes increased by 3.57%, which is the authorized Consumer Price Index increase. The details are as follows:
|
Multi Contract # |
Renewal # |
2025-2026 Cost |
|
1 |
31 |
$291,774.63 |
|
2 |
27 |
$96,337.51 |
|
4 |
14 |
$41,663.72 |
|
5 |
4 |
$250,579.95 |
|
7 |
25 |
$62,184.22 |
|
8 |
17 |
$119,761.91 |
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10 |
22 |
$34,901.83 |
|
11 |
21 |
$67,470.52 |
|
12 |
20 |
$59,418.95 |
|
14 |
2 |
$100,206.72 |
|
TOTAL |
$1,124,299.96 |
B.6. Student Transportation Acceptance of Bids
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the bids from the July 9, 2025 bid opening regarding Student Transportation Services Bid Number 26 and approves the following transportation contract for the 2025-2026 school year with Dealaman Bus Services of Warren, NJ as follows:
|
Route |
Per Diem |
Total Cost |
|
M-13 |
$300.00 |
$40,500.00 |
|
W-57 |
$272.22 |
$36,749.70 |
|
TOTAL |
$77,249.70 |
B.7. Donation - Mount Horeb School PTO
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts, with gratitude, a donation of a large television unit with the appropriate enclosure and heart monitors, valued at approximately $10,144.00 from the Mount Horeb School PTO to be used to support student programming in the All Purpose Room and the Gymnasium.
B.8. Donation - Woodland School PTO
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts, with gratitude, a donation of a large television unit with the appropriate enclosure at approximately $2,208,00 from the Woodland School PTO to be used to support student programming in the All Purpose Room.
B.9. District School Street Zoning
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves zoning the following street to the Woodland School Zone, beginning in August, 2025:
● Hyacinth Lane
No current students are affected by this change.
B.10. iReady Math Curriculum Purchase
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the purchase of paper based and digital materials from Curriculum Associates for the 2025-2026 School Year, in the amount not to exceed $108,899.56 as follows:
|
Textbook/Digital |
Cost |
|
iReady Classroom (Student consumable books w Digital Access) Grades K to 5 |
$30,001.60 |
|
iReady Classroom (Teacher Manuals w Digital Access) Grades K to 5 |
$1,190.00 |
|
iReady Classroom (Student consumable books w Digital Access) Grades 6 to 8 |
$15,368.00 |
|
iReady Math and Reading Diagnostic and Instructional Resource Site Licenses Grades K to 5 |
$40,280.00 |
|
iReady Math and Reading Diagnostic and Instructional Resource Site Licenses Grades 6 to 8 |
$17,869.50 |
|
Shipping Cost |
$4,190.46 |
B.11. Collaborative Classroom Curriculum Purchase - English Language Arts
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the purchase of paper based and digital materials, in the amount not to exceed $52,790.40 as follows:
|
Textbook/Digital |
Cost |
|
Being a Reader (Student consumable books w Digital Access) Grades K to 5 |
$7,905.00 |
|
Being a Reader Class Package Grades K to 5 |
$25,200.00 |
|
Being a Writer (Student consumable books w Digital Access) Grades K to 5 |
$3,755.00 |
|
Being a Writer Class Package Grades K to 5 |
$6,150.00 |
|
Being a Reader - Decodable Classroom Packages |
$7,750.00 |
|
Shipping Cost |
$2,030.40 |
B.12. Technology Purchasing 2025-2026
RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the following technology purchasing:
|
Equipment |
Cost |
|
18 Dell 75 4K Interactive Touch Monitor - P7524QT (7 - ALT, 3 - CS, 4 - MTH and 4 - WS) |
$53,729.82* |
|
18 Chief Large Fusion LTA1U - Wall Mount (7 - ALT, 3 - CS, 4 - MTH and 4 - WS) |
$2,693.52* |
(*Purchasing through State of NJ Purchasing Contract M0483/24-TELE-71883.)
B.13. Sale/Disposal of Obsolete Item
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education declares as obsolete the following items:
|
Item |
Description |
Identification Number |
|
WMS Piano |
W. Hoffmann |
005102 |
B.14. Donation from Kingwood Township Board of Education
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts, with gratitude, the donation of the following furniture, valued at approximately $1,200, from the Kingwood Township Board of Education. The furniture will be used in the Warren Middle School All Purpose Room and the Central School nurse’s suite.
|
Quantity |
Items |
|
8 |
Uniframe Rollaway Tables |
|
2 |
Walker-McGuire Company Adjustable Headrest Recovery Couches |
|
1 |
Walker-McGuire Company Recovery Couch Drawer Base |
B.15. Student Transportation - SCESC / ESY
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transportation contracts with Somerset County ESC during the 2025-2026 Extended School Year as follows:
|
Schools |
Student ID # |
Transportation Cost (Per diem) |
|
Academy 360 Lower |
7550526983 |
$89.68 (22 days) |
|
Montgomery Academy |
6034829629 |
$200.45 (20 days) |
|
Pillar Elementary |
1872585496 |
$242.65 (29 days) |
|
P.G. Chambers |
3138342376 |
$560.66 (30 days) |
|
Center for Lifelong Learning |
9043525165 |
$411.45 (30 days) |
|
New Beginnings |
9084150327 |
$274.25 (29 days) |
B.16. Student Transportation - MUJC
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transportation contract with Morris Union Jointure Commission during the 2025-2026 Extended School Year as follows:
|
School |
Student ID # |
Transportation Cost (Per diem) |
|
DLC |
1688687297 |
$184.89 (30 days) |
B.17. Transportation for Out-of-District Students
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves transportation contracts for the transportation of students for the 2025-2026 School Year as follows:
|
Host |
Joiner |
Destination |
Route |
Revenue |
|
Warren |
Watchung Hills Regional High School |
Watchung Hills Regional High School |
WH-1 |
$22,001.40 |
|
Warren |
Watchung Hills Regional High School |
Various Trips |
- |
$10,530.94 |
|
Warren |
Watchung Hills Regional High School |
Montgomery Academy |
MA |
$38,912.40 |
B.18. Nonpublic Funds 2025 - 2026 School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts, and authorizes for distribution through Somerset County Educational Services Commission, the following Nonpublic Funds for the 2025-2026 school year:
|
Fund |
Amount |
|
Nonpublic Technology Aid |
$437.00 |
|
Nonpublic Textbook Aid |
$612.00 |
|
Nonpublic Nursing Aid |
$1,602.00 |
|
Nonpublic Security Aid |
$2,255.00 |
B.19. Nonpublic Transportation Aid 2024-2025 - Acceptance
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts Nonpublic Transportation funding from the 2024-2025 school year in the amount of $68,649.
B.20. Nonpublic Transportation Aid 2024-2025 - Allocation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an increase to the 2025-2026 budget to recognize 2024-2025 Nonpublic Transportation in the amount of $68,649 and allocate these funds as follows:
|
Fund Accounts |
|
Revenue Account: 10-3190 Other State Aid (10-303 Budgeted Fund Balance) |
|
Expense Acct: 11-000-270-503 - Contracted Aid in Lieu - $25,000 |
|
Expense Acct: 11-000-270-511 - Contracted Transportation - $20,414 |
|
Expense Acct: 11-000-270-518 - Contracted Spec Ed Trans ESC - $23,235 |
B.21. Reverse Bid/Sale of Obsolete Technology Equipment
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education declares certain technology equipment as obsolete and authorizes the School Business Administrator to sell and/or dispose of said equipment per district policy.
|
Items |
Quantity |
|
Chromebooks |
259 |
|
iPads |
90 |
|
Printers |
70 |
|
Computers |
23 |
|
Network Switches |
5 |
|
Smartboard (with accessories) |
3 |
|
Monitors |
3 |
|
Servers |
2 |
|
Misc. cables and power adapters |
|
B.22. Commercial Vendor RFP Approval
WHEREAS, the Board received the following responses to its Request for Proposal to seek a commercial vended meal contract for the National School Lunch Program (district wide) 2025-2026 school year:
|
Vendor Proposals Received |
|
|
Catering Solutions |
Nu-Way Concessionaires |
|
15 Walnut LLC DBA Misters Food Service |
Whitson’s |
WHEREAS, the Food Service Working Group evaluated the proposals and drafted an evaluation report which recommends 15 Walnut LLC DBA Misters as the successful respondent.
WHEREAS, 15 Walnut LLC DBA Misters bid a breakfast price of $1.90, a lunch price of $3.45, and a snack price of $0.85.
WHEREAS, the Total Estimated Cost of Contract is $386,550.00 as calculated per New Jersey Department of Agriculture requirements.
Now, therefore be it RESOLVED that the Board hereby accepts the recommendation of the Food Service Working Group and awards the one-year base year contract, with the option for four additional one year contracts, pending NJDA review, to 15 Walnut LLC DBA Misters for the 2025-2026 school year. (This motion supersedes the previous motion approved on June 16, 2025.)
C. Personnel/Student Services
C.1. Employment for the 2025-2026 School Year
RESOLVED, upon recommendation from the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the following Personnel items including the emergent employment of the following employees (indicated by *) conditional upon the final approval by the New Jersey Department of Education The Board further authorizes the submission of an application for emergency hiring pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1, et. Seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:6.14.12, et. Seq., if applicable Staff members shall be paid in accordance with provisions in their collective bargaining agreement and/or in accordance with a schedule provided to all employees prior to the beginning of the contract or school year.
|
Name |
Position/PCR |
Location |
Degree |
Step |
Salary |
Stipend |
Total Salary |
Effective Date |
Tenure |
Discussion |
|
Samantha Atkin |
1:1 Paraprofessional (32.5 Hours) |
ALT |
N/A |
2 |
$30,458 |
$2,000 |
$32,458 |
August 26, 2025 through June 30, 2026 |
No |
New Position |
|
Samantha Hammerton |
Special Education Teacher |
ALT |
MA |
8 |
$78,212 |
$0 |
$78,212 |
August 26, 2025 through June 30, 2026 |
Yes |
Replacing Employee #1784 |
|
Christine Hahn |
Special Education Teacher |
ALT |
MA |
7 |
$76,788 |
$0 |
$76,788 |
August 26, 2025 through June 30, 2026 |
Yes |
Replacing Employee #3798 |
|
Elizabeth Cimaglia |
Classroom Paraprofessional (30 Hours) |
MTH |
N/A |
10-14 |
$32,325 |
$1,800 |
$34,125 |
August 26, 2025 through June 30, 2026 |
No |
Replacing Employee #2207 |
|
Jennifer Guarino |
1:1 Paraprofessional (32.5 Hours) |
WO |
N/A |
3 |
$30,989 |
$0 |
$30,989 |
August 26, 2025 through June 30, 2026 |
No |
Replacing Employee #3735 |
|
Dana Bohler |
Preschool Teacher |
MTH |
BA |
11 |
$76,187 |
$0 |
$76,187 |
August 26, 2025 through June 30, 2026 |
Yes |
Replacing Employee #3356 |
|
Sophia Vuolde |
Leave Replacement - Special Education Teacher |
CS |
BA |
1 |
$63,942 |
$0 |
$63,942 |
August 26, 2025 through June 30, 2026 |
No |
Replacing Employee #3534 |
|
Grace Jackson |
Classroom Paraprofessional (30 Hours) |
MTH |
N/A |
2 |
$28,115 |
$2,000 |
$30,115 |
August 26, 2025 through June 30, 2026 |
No |
New Position |
|
Linda Hatcher |
Classroom Paraprofessional (30 Hours) |
MTH |
N/A |
10-14 |
$32,325 |
$2,000 |
$34,325 |
August 26, 2025 through June 30, 2026 |
No |
New Position |
C.2. Renewal - Substitute Teachers/Nurses
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the attached list of substitute teachers/nurses for the 2025-2026 school year.
C.3. Leave Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following leave requests:
|
Employee ID |
Paid/Unpaid |
|
#2553 |
FMLA - June 11, 2025, through July 3, 2025 (Paid) |
|
#1764 |
FMLA - June 3, 2025 through July 3, 2025 (Paid) Intermittent FMLA - Beginning the week of July 14, 2025 to use half days as needed through on or around the week of December 29, 2025 (Paid) |
|
#3461 |
FMLA - December 2, 2025 through January 9, 2026 (Paid) |
|
#2047 |
Administrative Leave - August 26, 2025 through December 31, 2025 (Unpaid with benefits) |
C.4. Retirement/Resignation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the retirement/resignations
of the following staff:
|
Name |
Position |
Location |
Retirement/ Resignation |
Dates of Service |
|
Samantha Sage |
Special Education Teacher |
WO |
Resignation |
August 28, 2023 through June 25, 2025 |
C.5. Transfer/Change in Assignment
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transfer/change in
assignment of the following district staff:
|
Name |
Effective Date |
From |
To |
Base Salary |
Stipend |
Total Salary |
|
Emily DelSordo |
August 26, 2025 through June 30, 2026 |
Grade 2 Teacher ALT |
Grade 3 Teacher CS |
$64,802 |
$0 |
$64,802 |
|
Tessa Peluso |
August 26, 2025 through June 30, 2026 |
Elementary Classroom Teacher TBD |
Grade 1 Teacher ALT |
$68,945 |
$0 |
$68,945 |
|
Katelyn Morgan |
August 26, 2025 through June 30, 2026 |
Grade 1 Teacher ALT |
Grade 2 Teacher ALT |
$73,174 |
$0 |
$73,174 |
|
Mary Johnstone |
August 26, 2025 through June 30, 2026 |
Special Education Teacher MTH |
Grade 5 Teacher MTH |
$64,802 |
$0 |
$64,802 |
|
Rebecca Sutherland |
August 26, 2025 through June 30, 2026 |
Grade 5 Teacher MTH |
Special Education Teacher MTH |
$95,234 |
$0 |
$95,234 |
|
Garrett Cecere |
August 26, 2025 through June 30, 2026 |
1:1 Paraprofessional (32.5 hours) WO |
Elementary Classroom Teacher (BA+15 Step 1) TBD |
$67,139 |
$0 |
$67,139 |
|
Thea Moore |
August 26, 2025 through June 30, 2026 |
OT (0.4 MTH, 0.4 CS) |
OT (0.2 MTH, 0.4 CS, 0.4 ALT) |
$94,965 |
$0 |
$94,965 |
|
Ashley Papcun |
August 26, 2025 through June 30, 2026 |
Speech (1.0) WMS |
Speech (0.8 WMS, 0.2 MTH) |
$88,090 |
$0 |
$88,090 |
|
Theresa Blaesser |
August 26, 2025 through June 30, 2026 |
Speech (0.6 CS) |
Speech (1.0 CS) |
$97,385 |
$0 |
$97,385 |
C.6. Approval to Create Positions
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the creation of the following positions for 2025-2026 school year.
|
Location |
Position |
Full-Time Equivalent |
|
MTH |
Preschool Teacher |
1.0 |
|
MTH |
Classroom Paraprofessional (30 hours) |
1.0 |
|
MTH |
Classroom Paraprofessional (30 hours) |
1.0 |
|
MTH |
Classroom Paraprofessional (30 hours) |
1.0 |
|
MTH |
OT |
0.2 |
|
ALT |
OT |
0.4 |
|
MTH |
Speech |
0.2 |
|
WMS |
Speech |
0.8 |
|
CS |
Speech |
1.0 |
|
CS |
Grade 3 Teacher |
1.0 |
C.7. Approval to Abolish Positions
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the abolishment of the following positions for 2025-2026 school year:
|
Location |
Position |
Full-Time Equivalent |
|
MTH |
OT |
0.4 |
|
WMS |
Speech |
1.0 |
|
CS |
Speech |
0.6 |
C.8. Employment Rescissions
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education rescinds the appointments of the following personnel for the 2025-2026 school year.
|
Name |
Position |
|
John DiMaggio |
Summer Custodian |
|
Grace Jackson |
Preschool Teacher |
C.9. Summer 2025 Curriculum Projects
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff for the Summer 2025 curriculum projects, as per the WTEA negotiated agreement, at a rate of $50 per hour, at a cost not to exceed $30,000:
|
Names |
||
|
Andrew Ahimovic |
Alexis Fabiano |
Linnea Middleton |
|
Beth Alcaraz |
Timothy Fabiano |
Deborah Yankowicz |
|
Lynn Alger |
Jacqueline Fattell |
Bonnie Pierson |
|
Jamie Anastasio |
Francesca Frosoni |
Sandra Rama |
|
Jill Andrews |
Parsad Gandhi |
Laura Richards |
|
Dave Arnold |
Eliana Glassman |
Laura Rodaman |
|
Alice Beals |
MaryBeth Greco |
Jamie Rose |
|
Erica Bell |
Patricia Iannacone |
Heather Saum |
|
Kelly Blessing-Maire |
Julie Jagiello |
Sarah Scalea |
|
Katherine Boraski |
Nichole Kaller |
Tiffany Serafin |
|
Danielle Buzby |
Sara Kolesar |
Kristen Stoyanov |
|
Lyndsay Carroll |
Marianne Larson |
Lauren Systo |
|
Cynthia Cassidy |
Catherine Lazas |
Joan Toth |
|
Katherine Cimei |
Stacey Lederman-Kroll |
Lauren Valera |
|
Jaclyn Cohen |
Lisa Lukko |
Claire Vivenzio |
|
Sean Convery |
Sydney Lynn |
Michele Wolkun |
|
Julie Costa |
Elizabeth Maag |
Adam Yenish |
|
Cristina Dugan |
Christina Mancino |
Linda Yu |
|
Jamie Einiger |
Alexandra McWilliams |
Danielle Exter |
|
Catherine Murphy |
Jessica Mironski |
Deanna DeRoner |
|
Alyssa Pech |
Lynn Degen |
Liana Zadrozny |
|
Philip Jones |
||
(This motion supersedes the previous motion approved on June 16, 2025)
C.10. New Staff Induction Program Mentors
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following employees for their participation as mentors in the New Staff Induction Program orientation for 6 hours on August 14, 2025, at the WTEA contractual rate of $50 per hour per employee, for a total cost not to exceed $1,200.00.
|
Names |
|
|
Beth Alcaraz |
Kelly Kappus |
|
Maura Kraucheunas |
Jessica Bostwick |
C.11. Special Services Providers’ List
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Special Services Providers’ List for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year, dated July 16, 2025.
C.12. Non-WTEA Stipend Positions 2025-2026
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Non-WTEA Stipend Positions for 2025-2026:
|
Name |
Position |
Amount |
|
Sean Convery |
Webmaster |
$12,000 |
|
Lauren Valera |
ELL Coordinator |
$4,000 |
|
Jessica Decelle Jamie Einiger |
After-School Activities Coordinator |
$3,200 |
|
Nicholas Bayachek |
Athletic Coordinator |
$6,000 |
C.13. RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following WTEA stipend positions per the contracted rate for the 2025-2026 school year:
|
Team Leaders |
|||
|
Grade 6 |
Grade 7 |
Grade 8 |
Encore |
|
Justina Thomson Ann Marie Christou |
Kathryn Speckin |
David Arnold |
Lynn Alger |
|
Middle School Lunch Supervisors |
||
|
Grade 6 |
Grade 7 |
Grade 8 |
|
Brenda Sasso Timothy Fabiano Leslie Ortega Sean Mealey |
Donna Bardy Danielle Buzby Sean Convery Nicholas Bayachek |
Danielle Porchetta David Arnold Scott Vaglio Anna Roga |
|
Club/Activity |
Name |
|
Student Government Advisor |
TBA |
|
Boys Soccer |
Scott Vaglio |
|
Girls Soccer |
Timothy Fabiano |
|
Cross Country |
Kristen Boni Michele Scott |
|
Girls Basketball |
TBA |
|
Boys Basketball - A |
Sean Mealey |
|
Boys Baseball |
David Arnold |
|
Girls Softball |
Anthony Rizzolo |
|
Boys/Girls Track |
Timothy Fabiano Richard Bardy Scott Vaglio Kristen Boni |
|
Bus Arrival Supervision Marking Period #1 |
Bus Arrival Supervision Marking Period #2 |
Bus Arrival Supervision Marking Period #3 |
Bus Arrival Supervision Marking Period #4 |
|
Timothy Fabiano |
Justina Thomson |
Eileen Sebor |
Eileen Sebor |
|
Donna Bardy |
Donna Bardy |
Timothy Fabiano |
Emily Netta |
|
Justina Thomson |
Timothy Fabiano |
Donna Bardy |
Timothy Fabiano |
|
Eileen Sebor |
Emily Netta |
Justina Thomson |
Donna Bardy |
C.14. Warren Middle School Musical
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following personnel in support of the 2025-2026 Warren Middle School production:
|
Name |
Position |
Cost |
|
Kelly Backus |
Director |
$3,200 |
|
Jamie Einiger |
Business Manager |
$1,750 |
|
TBA |
Assistant to the Director |
$1,500 |
|
Jennifer Ronkiewicz |
Set Designer |
$1,500 |
|
Kelly Backus |
Choreographer |
$1,500 |
|
Joel Van Tine |
Stage & Sound Director |
$2,838 |
|
Laura Richards |
Costume Designer |
$1,750 |
C.15. Substitute Pay
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the attached Substitute Rates of Compensation and Incentive Programs.
(This motion supersedes the previous motion approved on June 16, 2025)
C.16. Warren Middle School Staff Additional Hours Summer 2025
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Middle School counseling staff to work extra three days total, at the employee’s per diem rate, as noted below:
|
Name |
Position |
Amount |
|
Jenna Rotella |
Guidance Counselor |
Not to exceed $1,084 (By August 28, 2025) |
|
Helen Scully |
Guidance Counselor |
Not to exceed $1,660 (By August 28, 2025) |
|
Lauren Systo |
Guidance Counselor |
Not to exceed $1,453 (By August 28, 2025) |
C.17. Settlement Agreement and Release
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Settlement Agreement
and Release between the Warren Township Board of Education and
Employee #2047.
C.18. Superintendent’s Evaluation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the evaluation for the Superintendent for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
C.19 Long Term Substitute
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Long Term Substitute:
|
Name |
Dates |
Employee # |
|
Paige Jasaitis |
August 26, 2025, through November 14, 2025 |
#3714 |
C.20. Supervisor Stipend
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following position for the 2025-2026 school year:
|
Club |
Name |
Amount |
|
Basketball Supervisor |
Scott Vaglio |
$50 per hour (not to exceed 60 hours total) |
D. Policy
D.1. Policies – First Reading
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the first reading of the following policies:
|
Number |
Name |
New/Revision |
Source of Changes |
|
P8454 |
Management of Pediculosis |
R |
Curriculum Committee |
XV. Unfinished Business
None
XVI. New Business
None
XVII. Public Commentary (any topic)
Note on public input at BOE meetings: Board Policy #0167, adopted on June 18, 2018, provides for public participation in Board of Education meetings. Such participation is governed by the following rules:
- A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by an announcement of his/her name, address, and group affiliation, if applicable;
- Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to three minutes’ duration. If necessary, the public comment portion of the meeting may be extended fifteen minutes with Board approval;
- No participant may speak more than once on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard;
- All statements, questions, or inquiries shall be directed to the presiding officer and any questions or inquiries directed by a participant to another Board member shall be redirected to the presiding officer who shall determine if such statement, question, or inquiry shall be addressed by the presiding officer on behalf of the Board;
The portion of the meeting during which participation of the public is invited shall be limited to fifteen minutes (limit may be adjusted at the discretion of the presiding officer as circumstances dictate).
The Board of Education welcomes and encourages input from the public. Being mindful of privacy rights regarding students and board employees and to avoid any potential liability on the part of the speaker, the board discourages references to specific individuals. While directing your comments or questions to the board president, please understand that the public comment portions of the meeting are not structured as question and answer sessions but rather are offered as opportunities for you to share your thoughts with the board. The board president may need to refer an issue to the superintendent if the particular issue has not been handled through the appropriate chain of command with the school district. However, responses may be provided at the end of this session. There are times when comments and questions will require additional fact gathering before a response is provided.
● None
On motion by Mr. Molfetta to close public commentary, seconded by Mr. Valentino, the motion was approved by a 6-0 voice vote.
XIX. Adjourn
On motion by Ms. Keller, seconded by Mr. Valentino, the meeting was adjourned at 4:12 p.m.
Minutes submitted by,
Christopher Heagele
Board Secretary
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