Minutes for August 12, 2013
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A regular business meeting of the Board of Education was held this day in the Board of Education Administration Building, Mt. Horeb Road. The following is a record of that meeting.
I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Board President Mildred Spiller.
OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT - Mrs. Spiller 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 8, 2013. This notice was on that date posted on the bulletin board in the Township Office, mailed to the Courier News and the Echoes Sentinel, 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. Spiller led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL
Present: Tia Allocco, Desiree DeNourie, Kathy Helewa, Roberta Monahan, James Sena, Mildred Spiller, and Greg Steier
Absent: John De Bellis
Donald Huber arrived at 7:25 p.m.
Also Present: Dr. Tami Crader, Superintendent, Patricia Leonhardt, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, and members of the public
IV. PRESENTATION
N/A
V. MINUTES
Mrs. Monahan moved the following:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the public session minutes of the July 15, 2013 Board Meeting as amended.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Sena and approved by a 7-0 roll call vote.
VI. PRESIDENT'S REMARKS
Mrs. Spiller read the District's Mission Statement:
Warren Township Schools' Mission Statement: In partnership with family and community, provide an environment where each child is valued and experiences the challenge and excitement of learning with the expectation that all students shall achieve the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards at all grade levels.
Mrs. Spiller shared with the board correspondence received from a staff member and expressed her hope that all were having a wonderful summer.
IX. DISCUSSION
- Fundraising Policy
Mrs. Monahan opened the discussion by providing input regarding the effect of this discussion regarding the creation of fundraising policy. Each of the elementary school principals provided input and the board discussed the topic at length.
Mr. Huber arrived at this point in the meeting (7:25 p.m.).
The Policy Committee will research this topic further and report to the board.
VII. SUPERINTENDENT'S REMARKS
- Strategic Plan: Technology and Communication Action Plans
Dr. Crader discussed a recommendation of the Technology Committee (from the Strategic Plan) regarding more frequent technology equipment replacement. Specifically, the district would move from a 5 year replacement cycle to a 4 year replacement cycle. The board supported the adjustment.
Dr. Crader also discussed an adjustment of job responsibilities within the district office whereby PR communication, human resources, and administrative support responsibilities would be realigned. It is anticipated that an additional part time support staff member will be needed. The board supported the change in responsibilities and additional hire.
- Demographic Study
Dr. Crader discussed the need for a district-wide demographic study. The board approved moving forward with a Request for Proposals (RFP).
Lastly, Dr. Crader provided an update regarding the conveyance of land to the Wrestling Association.
VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Communication Committee
Mrs. Allocco reported on the plans regarding the communication of the Strategic Plan results. The website re-design is well underway and the Mt. Horeb School Power School parental input is in its beginning stages. Lastly, a survey will be distributed regarding district communication.
IX. DISCUSSION
- Committee Structure/Setting Board and Committee Goals
The board discussed committee structure vs. a board as a whole, and determined they will continue to maintain the committee structure. In addition, at the same time the full board establishes its goals, committee goals will also be created.
- ROD Grants
Mr. Sena discussed the remaining options regarding the submission of projects for ROD Grants. It was the consensus of the board to submit for the Middle School entranceway and both abatement projects. In addition, the BOE decided to go with the Middle school option whereby the office is moved but a toilet room is not included.
X. PUBLIC COMMENTARY (including opportunity to speak about items for Board Consideration/Action)
Note on public input at BOE meetings: Board Policy #9322, adopted on April 14, 2008, provides for and encourages public participation in Board of Education meetings. Such participation is governed by the following rules:
1. A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by an announcement of his/her name and place of residence;
2. Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to three minutes' duration (limit may be adjusted at the discretion of the presiding officer as circumstances dictate);
3. No participant may speak more than once on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard; and
4. All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer-no participant may address or question Board members individually.
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).
Mrs. Linton, Arrighi Drive, discussed fundraising and the negative effect on students.
Mrs. Zahn, Mountainview Rd., discussed the topic of fundraising and the role of the school district in allowing all children to participate in all activities equally.
Mrs. Nemcek, Old Smalleytown Rd., discussed the Middle school magazine sale and the effect of tonight's discussion on this endeavor. As policy currently exists, this sale is allowable. Dr. Crader will review.
Also discussed was the status of the capital projects and the scheduling of future asbestos abatement projects.
Mr. Zahn requested feedback regarding the concerns she has expressed about the need for payments from families.
XI. ITEMS FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION/ACTION
There was a discussion regarding the Green Solutions contracts (B.12.) and gratitude was expressed for the donation (B.16.) from Mr. Yannotta.
Mr. Huber asked questions regarding some bill list items (B.2.), transfers (B.4), website redesign (C.7), Somerset Hills contract (B.14.), and personnel hires (C.1.).
Mr. Huber requested that motions C.1. g & h be pulled for a separate vote.
Mr. Huber discussed his concerns regarding the hiring of paras for Mt. Horeb School based on his unease with prior staffing decisions.
On a motion by Mr. Huber, seconded by Mrs. Monahan, the consent agenda items A.1. through A.2., B.1. through B.19., C.1., through C.10., (with the exception of C.1.g. and h.) were approved by an 8-0 roll-call vote.
On motion by Mr. Huber, seconded by Mrs. Monahan, the board approved agenda item C.1.g. & h. on a 7-0-1 roll call vote. (Mr. Huber abstained.)
A. Education
A.1. Out of District Placement School Year 2013-2014
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the attached out of district 2013-2014 school year placement list, dated August 12, 2013. (This list was previously approved at the July 15, 2013 Board Meeting. Additions are in bold.)
A.2. Professional Service Providers - Update
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an additional service (on-site physical therapy consultations) from Kid Therapy, LLC of Chester, NJ, at a cost of $160 per hour, for a total cost not to exceed $800, for student #120540.
B. Finance/Operations/Transportation
B.1. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills from August 1, 2013 through August 12, 2013 in the amount of $1,309,656.31.
B.2. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the School Business
Administrator/Board Secretary, pursuant to policy 3326, to audit pending bills and claims, to pay qualifying bills and claims within approved budget line item amounts, from August 13, 2013 through August 31, 2013, and to submit those bills to the Board of Education for approval at its next regular meeting.
B.3. Board Secretary's and Treasurer's Report
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the attached report of the secretary for the month of June, 2013 (tentative),
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on June 30, 2013 (tentative)
|
FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
|
(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$6,396,167.81 |
|
$1,573,466.18 |
|
(11) Current Expense |
$1,986,855.78 |
||
|
(12) Capital Outlay |
$76,642.31 |
||
|
(13) Special Schools |
$429.68 |
||
|
(20) Special Revenue Fund |
$27,442.86 |
$27,442.86 |
$0.00 |
|
(30) Capital Projects Fund |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
|
(40) Debt Service Fund |
$168.04 |
$83.39 |
$168.04 |
|
TOTAL |
$6,423,778.71 |
$2,091,454.02 |
$1,573,634.22 |
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.4. Budget Transfers for Month of June 2013
RESOLVED, that 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 3160:
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TO: |
FROM: |
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|
11-000-213-100-00-04 |
Stipends - First Aid & CPR |
11-000-213-100-00-00 |
Nurse and Doctor Salaries |
$8,650 |
|
11-000-216-610-08-00 |
Speech/OT/PT - Supplies |
11-000-216-100-00-00 |
Speech & OT Salaries |
$2,475 |
|
11-000-219-390-08-00 |
CST Professional/Technical Svcs. |
11-000-219-104-00-00 |
Salaries - Child Study Team |
$2,295 |
|
11-000-223-110-12-00 |
Staff Training Salaries |
11-000-221-110-12-00 |
Curriculum Dev. Stipends |
$2,350 |
|
11-000-223-600-12-00 |
Staff Training Supplies |
11-000-221-110-12-00 |
Curriculum Dev. Stipends |
$20 |
|
11-000-230-104-01-00 |
Salary - Admin. Professional Staff |
11-000-230-105-01-00 |
Salaries - Admin. Support Staff |
$1 |
|
11-000-230-110-01-00 |
Salary - Treasurer |
11-000-230-105-01-00 |
Salaries - Admin. Support Staff |
$1 |
|
11-000-230-334-01-00 |
Architect & Engineering Services |
12-000-400-390-06-02 |
Prof. Svcs. - WD Roof Repl. |
$113,000 |
|
11-000-230-530-01-21 |
Postage - District |
11-000-230-590-00-23 |
Legal Ads |
$1,740 |
|
11-000-240-580-03-00 |
Travel - Central |
11-000-240-580-07-00 |
Travel - Middle |
$55 |
|
11-000-240-580-04-00 |
Travel - Mt. Horeb |
11-000-240-580-07-00 |
Travel - Middle |
$40 |
|
11-000-240-580-05-00 |
Travel - ALT |
11-000-240-580-07-00 |
Travel - Middle |
$115 |
|
11-000-251-800-01-00 |
Business Office - Miscellaneous |
11-000-251-600-01-00 |
Business Office Supplies |
$340 |
|
11-000-252-330-11-01 |
Technology - Professional Svcs. |
11-000-252-330-01-00 |
Network Technology - Prof. Svcs. |
$1,310 |
|
11-000-252-610-11-00 |
Admin. Technology - Supplies |
11-000-252-330-01-00 |
Network Technology - Prof. Svcs. |
$2,340 |
|
11-000-261-420-09-03 |
Maintenance Repairs - Central |
11-000-262-622-00-07 |
Electricity - Middle |
$26,090 |
|
11-000-261-420-09-04 |
Maintenance Repairs - Mt. Horeb |
11-000-262-622-00-07 |
Electricity - Middle |
$3,340 |
|
11-000-261-420-09-05 |
Maintenance Repairs - ALT |
11-000-262-622-00-07 |
Electricity - Middle |
$5,460 |
|
11-000-262-100-09-02 |
Substitute Custodians |
11-000-262-100-09-05 |
Overtime Custodians |
$575 |
|
11-000-262-107-00-02 |
Paraprofessionals - Substitutes |
11-000-262-107-00-00 |
Salaries-Lunch & Playgr. Aides |
$10,080 |
|
11-000-262-490-00-01 |
Sewer & Water - Admin. Building |
11-000-262-490-00-03 |
Sewer & Water - Central |
$10 |
|
11-000-262-622-00-05 |
Electricity - ALT |
11-000-262-622-00-07 |
Electricity - Middle |
$5,435 |
|
11-000-270-503-10-00 |
Contracted Aide in Lieu |
11-000-270-517-10-00 |
Contracted Transp. - Non-Public |
$28,375 |
|
11-000-270-512-04-00 |
Field Trip Transportation - MH |
11-000-270-512-07-01 |
Sports & Music Trips - Middle |
$30 |
|
11-000-270-512-05-00 |
Field Trip Transportation - ALT |
11-000-270-512-07-01 |
Sports & Music Trips - Middle |
$30 |
|
11-000-270-512-06-00 |
Field Trip Transportation - WD |
11-000-270-512-07-01 |
Sports & Music Trips - Middle |
$30 |
|
11-120-100-101-00-02 |
Grades 1-5 Substitute Teachers |
11-120-100-101-00-01 |
Grades 1-5 Teacher Salaries |
$41,000 |
|
11-130-100-101-00-02 |
Grades 6-8 Substitute Teachers |
11-130-100-101-00-01 |
Grades 6-8 Teacher Salaries |
$6,315 |
|
11-150-100-101-00-00 |
Home Instruction Salaries |
11-130-100-101-00-01 |
Grades 6-8 Teacher Salaries |
$20 |
|
11-190-100-610-12-00 |
Instructional Supplies (Kits) |
11-190-100-640-04-00 |
Textbooks - Mt. Horeb |
$2,970 |
|
11-213-100-610-08-00 |
RC Supplies |
11-213-100-640-08-00 |
RC Textbooks |
$805 |
|
11-401-100-100-06-00 |
Co-curricular Stipends - WD |
11-401-100-100-03-00 |
Co-curricular Stipends - Central |
$240 |
|
11-401-100-100-07-00 |
Co-curricular Stipends - Middle |
11-401-100-100-03-00 |
Co-curricular Stipends - Central |
$1,600 |
|
11-401-100-100-07-00 |
Co-curricular Stipends - Middle |
11-401-100-100-05-00 |
Co-curricular Stipends - ALT |
$2,980 |
|
11-402-100-390-07-00 |
Sports - Purchased Services |
11-402-100-610-07-00 |
Sports Supplies |
$160 |
|
12-120-100-730-04-00 |
Instructional Equipment - MH |
11-190-100-610-04-10 |
Instructional Supplies - Mt. Horeb |
$9,880 |
|
GRAND TOTAL |
$280,157 |
B.5. Travel Approval
Whereas, in accordance with State of New Jersey School District Accountability Act (A-5) and the Warren Township Schools' policy number 4133-Travel and Work Related Expense Reimbursement, travel by school district employees and Board of Education members must be approved in advance.
Now Therefore Be It RESOVED, 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:
October 2013
- Cathlin Sweeney, MS, NJ Science Convention, Princeton $284
- William Kimmick, MHS, FEA/NJPSA/NJASCD Fall Conf,Long Branch $275
- Jan Brenan, ALT, School Health Conference, Somerset $175
February 2014
- Diane McCloskey, MS, NAFME State Music Conv, New Brunswick $156
All of the above travel has been approved by the Superintendent. The School Business Administrator shall track and record these costs to insure that the maximum amount is not exceeded.
B.6. Transportation for Out of District Students - ESY
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves ESY transportation for out of district students as follows:
|
Contractor |
Student Id |
School |
Cost |
|
Middlesex Reg ESC |
120851 |
Cambridge School |
mce_markernbsp; 2,641.52 |
|
Morris Cty ESC |
120904 |
Lake Drive School |
mce_markernbsp; 3,271.80 |
|
Morris Cty ESC |
620626 |
Hillcrest School |
mce_markernbsp; 2,898.00 |
|
Sussex ESC |
620750 |
Reed Academy |
mce_markernbsp; 6,496.15 |
|
SCESC |
121513 |
Concordia Learning Center |
mce_markernbsp; 6,678.00 |
B.7. Nonpublic Funds 2013-2014
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts, and authorizes for distribution through a previously approved agreement with Somerset County Educational Services Commission, the following Nonpublic Funds for the 2013-2014 school year:
Nonpublic Technology Aid mce_markernbsp; 60
Nonpublic Textbook Aid $ 275
Nonpublic Nursing Aid $ 386
B.8. Tuition Contract with Watchung Borough
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a tuition contract in the amount of $18,783 for one Watchung Borough student (ID#121423) to attend the 2013-2014 Warren Township school year program.
B.9. Transportation Contract for Out of District Students - Watchung Borough
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transportation contract with Watchung Borough School District for the transportation of their students for the 2013-2014 school year as follows:
|
Contractor |
District |
Route |
School |
Cost |
|
Warren |
Watchung Borough |
W-PG1 |
Mt. Horeb |
$7,317.72 |
|
Warren |
Watchung Borough |
W-NMARK |
Newmark |
$10,368.00
|
B.10. Transportation Contract for Out of District Students and Trips - WHRHS
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transportation contract with Watchung Hills Regional High School District for the transportation of their students for the 2013-2014 school year as follows:
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Contractor |
District |
Route |
School |
Cost |
|
Warren |
WHRHS |
W-137 |
DLC |
$6,739.10 |
|
Warren |
WHRHS |
Center |
Center School |
$4,403.70 |
|
Warren |
WHRHS |
WH1 |
WHRHS |
$13,672.80 |
|
Warren |
WHRHS |
WH2 |
WHRHS |
$4,975.20 |
|
Warren |
WHRHS |
WH3 |
Trips |
$8,891.40 |
B.11. Transportation Contract with Bridgewater
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transportation contract with Bridgewater School District for the transportation of Warren student (ID #121211) for the 2013-2014 School Year as follows:
|
Host District |
Joiner District |
Route |
School |
Cost |
|
Bridgewater |
Warren |
ARC |
ARC Kohler |
$17,668.80 |
B.12. Contracts with PSE&G - Green Solutions
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the contracts with PSE&G for each of the district's five schools through the utility's Green Solutions program.
B.13. Transportation - Parental Contracts
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves parental transportation contracts, to include summer school transportation, for the 2013-2014 school year:
a) One student (ID#121121) to the Somerset Hills Learning Institute (ESY and regular school year) in the amount of $5,072.06, calculated per current IRS mileage rates.
b) One student (ID#120992) to the Somerset Hills Learning Institute (ESY and regular school year) in the amount of $6,152.22, calculated per current IRS mileage rates.
B.14. Somerset Hills YMCA After Care Services for 2013-2014
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the contract, as amended on August 12, 2013, with Somerset Hills YMCA for after care services at the four Warren elementary schools for the 2013-2014 school year.
B.15. NJDOE Compliance Child Nutritional Program
RESOLVED, whereas the Concordia Learning Center is a non-profit NJ Department of Education approved private school for students with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the School District of Warren Township has contracted to send to the Concordia Learning Center certain students with disabilities who reside in the district; and
WHEREAS, the Concordia Learning Center provides meals that meet the nutritional requirements of the Child Nutritional Program as administered by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture; and
WHEREAS, the Concordia Learning Center will apply for and receive funding for meals in accordance with the income eligibility criteria established by the Child Nutritional Program as administered by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture.
WHEREAS, the Concordia Learning Center does not charge students for the cost of the meals;
NOW THEREFORE it is
RESOLVED, that the Warren Township Board of Education acknowledges the foregoing actions and in accordance with N.J.A.C.6A:23-4.5(a)20 authorizes the Concordia Learning Center to include the cost of meals provided within the annual tuition rate charge to the students.
B.16. Donation - Central School PTO
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts, with gratitude, a donation of approximately $2,500 to be allocated for the following, at Central School: playground equipment. Mr. Yannotta, Central School parent, is donating excavation services and the concrete pad for the base of the Gaga Pit.WHEREAS, the Concordia Learning Center does not charge students for the cost of the meals;
B.17. Regular Operating District Grant - Entranceway/Office Renovation - Middle School
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the submittal of a Regular Operating District (ROD) Grant application for the purposes of a Entranceway Renovation Project, including the relocation of the school office, at the Middle School.
B.18. Regular Operating District Grant - Tile Abatement and Replacement - Middle
School
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the submittal of a Regular Operating District (ROD) Grant application for the purposes of a Tile Abatement and Replacement Project at the Middle School.
B.19. Regular Operating District Grant - Tile Abatement and Replacement - ALT School
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the submittal of a Regular Operating District (ROD) Grant application for the purposes of a Tile Abatement and Replacement Project at the Angelo L. Tomaso School.
C. Personnel/Student Services
C.1. Employment for the 2013-2014 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, for the 2013-2014 school year and 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."
a. Annette Glorius, Multi-duty Paraprofessional, 35 hours, Woodland School, Step 3-4 of the 2013-2014 salary guide, $19,075, effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. (She is replacing G. Sordillo.)
b. Michelle Antonelli, Grade 3 Teacher, Mount Horeb School, MA, Step 2-4 of the 2013-2014 salary guide, $60,412, effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
c. Gina Cocivera-Wright, Kindergarten Teacher, ALT School, MA, Step 7-8 of the 2013-2014 salary guide, $62,739, effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
d. Amanda Gordon, Leave Replacement Teacher, Central School, MA, Step 1 of the 2013-2014 salary guide, $59,367, effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. (She will replace teacher #1911 who is on maternity leave.)
e. Justina Thomson, Math Teacher (ASAP/Gr 6), Warren Middle School, BA, Step 7-8 of the 2013-2014 salary guide, $57,035, effective on or before October 13, 2013 through June 30, 2014. (She is replacing M. Murphy.)
f. Danielle Zurawiecki, School Psychologist, Warren Middle School, MA+45, Step 2-4 of the 2013-2014 salary guide, $68,650, plus $1,500 for Doctorate, effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
g. Susan Kent, Classroom Paraprofessional (Primary Autistic), 30 hours, Mount Horeb School, Step 1-2 of the 2013-2014 salary guide, $17,600, effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
h. Nancy Lauber, Classroom Paraprofessional (Primary Autistic), 30 hours, Mount Horeb School, Step 3-4 of the 2013-2014 salary guide, $18,100, effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
i. Lesley Duncan, Classroom Paraprofessional, 32.5 hours, Warren Middle School, Step 1-2 of the 2013-2014 salary guide, $19,067 effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. (She is replacing L. Vigliotti.)
j. William Kielblock, Grade 5 Teacher, Central School, BA, Step 1 of the 2013-2014 salary guide, $53,970, effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. (He is replacing M. Presutti.)
k. Maureen Aronow, Leave Replacement Teacher, ALT School, MA, Step 1 of the 2013-2014 salary guide, $59,367 (prorated), effective on or about September 1, 2013 through on or about March 14, 2014. (She will be a leave replacement teacher for Employee #0718.)
l. Laura Fabian, Leave Replacement Teacher, Woodland School, BA, Step 1 of the 2013-2014 salary guide, $53,970 (prorated), effective on or about September 1, 2013 through on or about March 14, 2014. (She will be a leave replacement teacher for Employee #1750.)
m. Michele Tanzi, .6 Science Teacher, Warren Middle School, BA, Step 1 of the 2013-2014 salary guide, $32,382, effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (She is replacing D.Tambor.) and Classroom Paraprofessional, 13 hours, Warren Middle School, Step 1-2 of the 2013-2014 salary guide, $7,627, effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. (The addition in bold reflects a change from the July 15, 2013 agenda.)
n. Emily Puhak, Classroom Paraprofessional, 19.25 hours, Warren Middle School, Step 1-2 of the 2013-2014 salary guide, $11,293, effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
o. Jayne Moran, Leave Replacement Teacher, Woodland School/Warren Middle School, BA, Step 1 of the 2013-2014 salary guide, $53,970 (prorated), effective on or about October 1, 2013 through on or about March 11, 2014. (She will be a leave replacement teacher for Employee #1326.)
p. Priscilla Bledsoe, Bus Driver, Transportation, at an annual salary of $22,680, effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. (She is a current substitute driver.)
C.2. Substitute Teachers
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the attached list of substitute teachers, dated August 8, 2013, for the 2013-2014 school year.
C.3. Retirement/Resignation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the retirement/resignation of the following staff:
a. Lori Vigliotti, Paraprofessional, Warren Middle School, with appreciation for
her 7 years of service to the Warren Township students, effective June 30, 2013.
C.4. Medical Leave Extension
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following:
a. Employee #1598 for leave (paid with benefits) under FMLA, from on or about August 6, 2013 through August 23, 2013.
C.5. Movement on the Guide
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff for amended placements on the 2013-2014 salary guide:
a. Julie Jagiello, with congratulations, for movement from MA to MA+15, effective September 1, 2013.
b. Amy Jensen, with congratulations, for movement from BA to BA+15, effective September 1, 2013.
c. Joel Van Tine, with congratulations, for movement from BA to BA+15, effective September 1, 2013.
d. Nancy Braunstein, with congratulations, for movement from MA to MA+15, effective September 1, 2013.
C.6. Coaching Stipends - Warren Middle School
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the appointment of the following coaches for the 2013-2014 school year:
a. Cross Country, Kristen Boni, at a rate of $2,200.
b. Boys' Soccer, Timothy O'Heney, at a rate of $2,900.
c. Girls' Soccer, Michele Tanzi, at a rate of $2,900.
d. Boys' Basketball, Peter Kassalow, at a rate of $3,360.
e. Baseball, David Arnold, at a rate of $2,900.
f. Track, Robert Hartshorn, at a rate of $2,200.
g. Track, Carolyn McCloskey, at a rate of $2,200.
h. Track, Donna Bardy, at a rate of $2,200.
C.7. Website Redesign
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Sean Convery to redesign the district website, effective July 22, 2013 through September 1, 2013, for up to 60 hours, at $30 per hour, total cost not to exceed $1,800.
C.8. Additional Work Schedule
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff to work a maximum of three days, prior to the beginning of the 2013-2014 school year, at the employee's per diem rate:
a. Annette Glorius, Multi-Duty Paraprofessional, Woodland School
C.9. Home Instructors
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves all certificated teachers and classroom paraprofessionals who have a teacher certification to be appointed as home instructors for the 2013-2014 school year.
C.10. Substitute Home Instructors
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following substitutes to be appointed as home instructors for the 2013-2014 school year:
a. Susan Cornet
b. Diane Galfy
XII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
- BOE meeting date change in November
The board decided to move its November 25th meeting to December 2nd.
Energy Conservation Program
Dr. Crader distributed an overview of our energy savings.
Enrollment Tracker
Mr. Steier asked some questions regarding enrollment and the number of sections.
Board President/Superintendent Communications
Mrs. Spiller discussed the current status of follow-up communication from the Board President and/or Superintendent to members of the public. The board supports the current protocol.
NJSBA Workshop
Mrs. Helewa and Mrs. Spiller expressed an interest in attending Workshop 2013.
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
- Gmail update
Dr. Crader reported on the Gmail migration project, specifically discussing the list of email addresses proffered by Gmail when an email is being composed. Additionally, she informed the board that the Acceptable Use Policy will be updated to reflect student email addresses.
Financial Support - School Day Activities
Mr. Steier raised for discussion the topic of financial support for student school day activities.
XIV. PUBLIC COMMENTARY
N/A
XV. Adjourn
On motion by Mrs. Monahan seconded by Mr. Steier the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Minutes recorded by:
Patricia Leonhardt
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