Minutes for August 20, 2018
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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 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
David Brezee.
Open Public Meeting Statement – Mr. Brezee 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, 2018. This notice was on that date was posted on the Courier News, and TAP into Warren, all in accordance with the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act.”
II. Pledge of Allegiance – Mr. Brezee led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. Roll Call
Present: Paige Albano, Lisa DiMaggio, Andrea Freijomil, Jeannine Sarosy,
Ayanna Taylor-Venson and David Brezee
Absent: Christian Bellmann, Ilana Goldstein and Patricia Zohn
Also Present: Dr. Matthew Mingle, Superintendent, and Patricia Leonhardt, Board Secretary, and members of the public and press.
IV. Minutes
Mrs. DiMaggio moved the following:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the public session minutes of the July 16, 2018 Board Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Freijomil and approved by 5-0-1 roll-call vote. (Mrs. Albano abstained.)
V. Correspondence and Information
· HIB Information
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Total # of Investigations: |
0 |
Total # of Determined Bullying Incidents: |
0 |
VI. President's Remarks - Mr. David Brezee
Mr. Brezee welcomed all and thanked the Buildings and Grounds staff for their work over the summer.
Mr. Brezee also referenced the status of the November election, for which two petitions have been filed for the three vacancies.
VII. Superintendent’s Remarks - Dr. Matthew Mingle
Dr. Mingle welcomed all and noted that staff is set to return in 15 days.
Dr. Mingle also referenced the work of Buildings and Grounds, which will be the subject of
Mr. Pate’s presentation at the next Board of Education meeting.
Dr. Mingle reminded the board of its new staff Meet and Greet at 6:30 p.m. on September 4th, prior to the Board of Education meeting.
Dr. Mingle noted that student classroom assignments will be distributed on August 27th.
Receipt of the final version of the Safe Havens report and the process for secure handling of its contents was discussed.
Dr. Mingle referenced the Resolution regarding the importance of School attendance (motion A.3.) and the plethora of grants (motion B.9.) secured by the district based on the work of staff, notably Carol Brown.
Lastly Dr. Mingle reviewed the process regarding HIB investigations reporting.
VIII. Presentations
● Summer Fun Video - This work product of Summer Fun program participants was viewed.
IX. Discussion
● Referendum Communications Plan - The board discussed the proposed plan regarding the Jan. 22, 2019 referendum vote.
● 2018-2019 Goal Setting - The board discussed the goals as presented on the evening’s agenda.
X. Committee Reports
● Curriculum, Communications and Technology Committee - Mrs. DiMaggio reported on the committee’s meeting held earlier in the evening. Discussion centered on curriculum writing, the October Professional Development Day,and the upcoming partial release of PARCC data.
XI. Public Commentary (agenda items only)
Note on public input at BOE meetings: Board Policy #9322, adopted on January 21, 2013, provides for and encourages 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 and place of residence;
- 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);
- 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
- 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).
N/A
XII. Items for Board Consideration/Action
Mrs. Taylor asked that motions A.5. and C.11. be pulled for separate vote.
Mrs. Albano asked that motions A.6. and C.8.a. be pulled for separate vote.
Mrs. Sarosy asked that motions A.1. and B.9. be pulled for separate vote.
On motion by Mrs. DiMaggio, seconded by Mrs. Freijomil, the consent items A.2. through A.4., B.1., through B.8., B.10. through B.12., C.1., through C.7., C.8.b. through C.8.e., C.9, C.10. and C.12. through C.20., were approved by a 6-0 roll-call vote.
Mrs. Sarosy asked a question regarding process regarding Motion A.1.
On motion by Mrs. DiMaggio, seconded by Mrs. Freijomil, the consent item A.1, was approved by a 6-0 roll-call vote.
Mrs. Taylor provided recommendations regarding the goals in motion A.5.
On motion by Mrs. Taylor, seconded by Mrs. DiMaggio, the consent item A.5. was tabled, by a 6-0 roll-call vote.
Mrs. Albano asked a question regarding motion A.6.
On motion by Mrs. DiMaggio, seconded by Mrs. Freijomil, the consent item A.6., was approved by a 6-0 roll-call vote.
Mrs. Sarosy asked a question regarding motion B.9..
On motion by Mrs. DiMaggio, seconded by Mrs. Freijomil, the consent item B.9. was approved by a 6-0 roll-call vote.
Mrs. Albano asked a question regarding an acronym used in motion C.8.a.
On motion by Mrs. DiMaggio, seconded by Mrs. Freijomil, the consent item C.8.a., was approved by a 6-0 roll-call vote.
Mrs. Taylor asked some questions regarding C.11.
On motion by Mrs. Taylor, seconded by Mrs. DiMaggio, the consent item C.11. was tabled by a 6-0 roll-call vote.
A. Education
A.1. HIB Report
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education affirms the HIB Report submitted by the Superintendent for the period ending on July 16, 2018 Report A.
A.2. Self-Assessment under Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights for the 2017-2018 school year.
A.3. Proclamation of September as Attendance Awareness Month
WHEREAS good attendance is essential to student achievement and graduation, and we are committed to dedicating our resources and attention to reducing chronic absenteeism rates, with a focus starting as early as prekindergarten and kindergarten,
WHEREAS chronic absence – missing 10 percent or more of school for any reason including excused and unexcused absences, or just two or three days a month – is a proven predictor of academic trouble and dropout rates,
WHEREAS chronic absence is now a required reporting metric under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act,
WHEREAS improving attendance and reducing chronic absence takes commitment, collaboration and tailored approaches to particular challenges and strengths in each community,
WHEREAS chronic absence predicts lower third-grade reading proficiency, course failure and eventual dropout, it weakens our communities and our local economy,
WHEREAS, attendance gaps among groups of students often turn into achievement gaps that undermine student success.
WHEREAS, absenteeism also undermines efforts to improve struggling schools, since it’s hard to measure improvement in classroom instruction if students are not in class to benefit from them,
WHEREAS schools and community partners can reach out more frequently to absent students to determine what barriers they face to attending school and what would help them attend more regularly,
WHEREAS health care providers can share the importance of school attendance with families and can offer proactive, preventive care to reduce absences,
WHEREAS schools and districts must do more to track, calculate and share the data on how many students are chronically absent so that we can see the attendance gaps and can deliver the right interventions to the right students,
WHEREAS all students – even those who show up regularly – are affected by chronic absence because teachers must spend time reviewing for students who missed lessons,
WHEREAS chronic absence can be significantly reduced when schools, families and communities work together to monitor and promote good attendance and address hurdles that keep children from getting to school,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that as the Board of Education of Warren Township, we proclaim our school district will stand with the nation in recognizing September as “Attendance Awareness Month”. We hereby commit to focusing on reducing chronic absenteeism to give all children an equitable opportunity to learn, grow and thrive academically, emotionally and socially.
A.4. Board Goals
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Board Goals for the
2018-2019 school year as follows:
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- Define whole child priorities.
- Determine a facilitator for a strategic planning process.
- Develop a communications strategy for the referendum.
- Review Bylaw 0155 (Board Committees).
A.5. District Goals - TABLED
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the District Goals for the
2018-2019 school year as follows:
1.Update school and district practices and procedures to reflect the new Board policies and regulations.
○ Whole Child connection - Healthy, Safe, Engaged, Supported, Challenged
2. Support each student and staff member in learning about and practicing a lifestyle that is socially, emotionally, and mentally healthy.
○ Whole Child connection - Healthy, Safe, Supported
3. Increase safety of everyone in the Warren Township Schools by consistently implementing safety and security procedures and practices throughout the district.
○ Whole Child connection - Healthy, Safe
4.Increase access to opportunities that enrich the student experience.
○ Whole Child connection - Engaged, Supported, Challenged
5.Implement a new student information system.
○ Whole Child connection - Supported
A.6. Out-of-District Placements
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the tuition for the out-of-district placement for Student #6416306269, to Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, beginning on September 5, 2018 through June 30, 2019, at a cost of $64,710.
B. Finance/Operations/Transportation
B.1. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the month of August 2018 in the amount of $2,852,084.56.
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, 2018;
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on June 30, 2018
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FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
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(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$8,719,539.92 |
$990,303.32 |
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(11) Current Expense |
$1,792,441.00 |
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(12) Capital Outlay |
$177,050.17 |
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(13) Special Schools |
$10,557.97 |
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(20) Special Revenue Fund |
$0.00 |
$24,166.42 |
$0.00 |
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(30) Capital Projects Fund |
$104,711.05 |
$0.00 |
$184,259.83 |
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(40) Debt Service Fund |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
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TOTAL |
$8,824,250.97 |
$2,004,215.56 |
$1,174,563.15 |
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 2018
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 3160:
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TO: |
FROM: |
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1. |
10-000-100-561-000-00-00 |
Transfer to Charter Schools |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$16,809 |
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2. |
11-000-216-600-030-08-00 |
Speech/OT/PT - Supplies - CS |
11-000-216-100-050-06-00 |
Salaries - Speech & OT - WS |
$1,520 |
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3. |
11-000-216-600-033-08-00 |
Speech/OT/PT - Supplies - MS |
11-000-216-100-050-06-00 |
Salaries - Speech & OT - WS |
$651 |
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4. |
11-000-216-600-035-08-00 |
Speech/OT/PT - Supplies - MHS |
11-000-216-100-050-06-00 |
Salaries - Speech & OT - WS |
$1,654 |
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5. |
11-000-216-600-040-08-00 |
Speech/OT/PT - Supplies - ALT |
11-000-216-100-050-06-00 |
Salaries - Speech & OT - WS |
$1,199 |
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6. |
11-000-216-600-050-08-00 |
Speech/OT/PT - Supplies - WS |
11-000-216-100-050-06-00 |
Salaries - Speech & OT - WS |
$123 |
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7. |
11-000-230-610-000-01-00 |
Superintendent - Supplies |
11-000-230-530-000-01-21 |
Postage - District |
$112 |
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8. |
11-000-230-630-000-01-00 |
BOE - Meeting Supplies |
11-000-230-530-000-01-21 |
Postage - District |
$93 |
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9. |
11-000-263-100-000-09-00 |
Salaries - Grounds |
11-000-263-420-00-09-00 |
Grounds - Repairs & Maintenance Svcs. |
$177 |
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10. |
11-000-266-300-000-09-00 |
Security - Purchased Technical Services |
11-000-262-622-030-09-03 |
Electricity - CS |
$10,279 |
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11. |
11-000-266-610-000-09-02 |
Security - District - Supplies |
11-000-262-622-033-09-07 |
Electricity - MS |
$7,859 |
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12. |
11-000-270-161-000-10-02 |
Transportation - Special Ed - Sub Drivers |
11-000-270-610-000-10-00 |
Transportation - General Supplies |
$3,947 |
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13. |
11-000-270-512-033-07-00 |
Field Trip Transportation - MS |
11-000-270-610-000-10-00 |
Transportation - General Supplies |
$373 |
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14. |
11-000-270-512-033-07-01 |
Sports & Music Trips - Middle |
11-000-270-610-000-10-00 |
Transportation - General Supplies |
$1,294 |
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15. |
11-000-291-241-000-00-01 |
Retirement Contributions - DCRP |
11-000-291-260-000-00-00 |
Workers Compensation |
$345 |
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16. |
11-150-100-101-033-00-00 |
Home Instruction - Salaries - MS |
11-130-100-101-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Grades 6-8 Teachers- MS |
$4,523 |
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17. |
11-190-100-610-030-03-10 |
Instructional Supplies - CS |
11-120-100-101-030-03-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - CS |
$8,530 |
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18. |
11-190-100-610-033-07-10 |
Instructional Supplies - MS |
11-130-100-101-033-07-02 |
Grades 6-8-Substitute Teachers-MS |
$17,463 |
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19. |
11-190-100-610-035-04-10 |
Instructional Supplies - MHS |
11-120-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries- Grades 1-5 Teachers-MHS |
$8,813 |
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20. |
11-214-100-610-030-08-00 |
Autism Supplies - CS |
11-214-100-320-030-08-00 |
Autism - Purch. Educational Svcs. - CS |
$1,145 |
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21. |
11-216-100-106-035-04-00 |
Salaries - PSD Aides - MHS |
11-000-217-106-040-05-02 |
Salaries - Extraordinary Paras - ALT |
$2,465 |
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22. |
12-000-266-730-000-09-00 |
Security - Equipment |
11-000-262-621-035-09-04 |
Heat - Mt. Horeb |
$6,979 |
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23. |
12-120-100-730-050-06-00 |
Instructional Equipment - WS |
11-000-262-622-050-09-06 |
Electricity - WS |
$3,500 |
B.4. 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 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:
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Name |
School |
Workshop/ Conference |
Location |
Month/Yr |
Cost |
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Rebecca Sutherland |
CS |
Rutgers 51st Annual Conference - Reading/Writing |
New Brunswick |
Oct 2018 |
$180 |
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Catherine Murphy |
ALT |
IDA Fall Conference |
Somerset |
Sep 2018 |
$235 |
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Jeanne Vecchione |
WS |
IDA Fall Conference |
Somerset |
Sep 2018 |
$235 |
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Anita Brower |
WS |
IDA Fall Conference |
Somerset |
Sep 2018 |
$195 |
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Sandra Dodd |
BOE |
Administrative Assistant Conference |
Princeton |
Sep 2018 |
$212 |
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Shannon Sharkey |
ALT |
NAEYC 2018 Annual Conference |
Washington, DC |
Nov 2018 |
$941 |
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Harriet Stambaugh |
WS |
School Health 2018 - Crisis Management, Infectious Disease |
Somerset |
Oct 2018 |
$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.5. Extraordinary Aid 2017-2018 - Acceptance
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts Extraordinary Aid funding from the 2017-2018 school year in the amount of $343,322.
B.6. Extraordinary Aid 2017-2018 - Allocation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an increase to the 2018-2019 budget to recognize 2017-2018 Extraordinary Aid in the amount of $343,322 and allocates the $143,322 which is above the budgeted $200,000 as follows:
● Revenue Account: 10-3131 Extraordinary Aid (10-303 Budgeted Fund Balance)
● Expense Acct:11-000-100-562–Tuition–Other LEA - $143,322
B.7. Nonpublic Transportation 2017-2018 - Acceptance
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts Nonpublic Transportation funding from the 2017-2018 school year in the amount of $40,600.
B.8. Nonpublic Transportation 2017-2018 - Allocation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an increase to the 2018-2019 budget to recognize 2017-2018 Nonpublic Transportation in the amount of $40,600 and allocate the monies as follows:
● Revenue Account: 10-3190 Other State Aid (10-303 Budgeted Fund Balance)
● Expense Acct:11-190-100-610-033-07-10–Instruction Supplies - Middle - $31,604
● Expense Acct:12-130-100-730-033-07-00–Instructional Equipment - Middle - $6,388
● Expense Acct 11-401-100-100-033-07-00-Co-Curr Stipend - Middle - $2,608
B.9. Grant Money
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the Grant Monies from the Municipal Youth Services Commission for the following Middle School Programs:
a. Boys Council - $5,860
b. Zen Den - $3,300
c. Mind, Body, Spirit Teen Club - $2,126
d. Student Leadership Program - $1,874
B.10. Acceptance of Preliminary Eligible Costs (PEC)
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the Preliminary Eligible Costs (PEC) from the State of New Jersey, Department of Education, Office of School Facilities, as follows:
State Project No. 5470-033-18-1000
Warren Township Middle School
Boiler-Pumps-Roof
Total Project Cost - $1,823,742
State Project No. 5470-035-18-1000
Mt. Horeb School
Boiler-Pumps
Total Project Cost - $712,250
State Project No. 5470-040-18-1000
Angelo L. Tomaso School
Boiler-Pumps-HVAC
Total Project Cost - $2,164,091
State Project No. 5470-030-18-1000
Central School
HVAC and Windows
Total Projects Cost - $1,746,505
B.11. Transportation Contracts for Out-of-District Students
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves transportation contracts for the transportation of students for the 2018-2019 School Year as follows:
Host District Joining District Destination Cost
Warren Berkeley Heights DLC $ 5,490.93
Warren WHRHS WHRHS Trips $ 9,214.80
Warren WHRHS WHRHS (WH-1) $ 8,400.50
Warren WHRHS WHRHS (WH-3) $ 6,820.04
Warren Long Hill Central School $ 12,875.53
B.12. Disposal of Obsolete Items
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education declares as obsolete the following items:
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Item Type |
Asset Tag/Serial Number |
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Smartboards |
5178, 5142, 5180, 5231, 5233, 5214, 5217, 5253, 5251, 5250, 5260, 5248, 5247, 5001, 5005, 5020, 5024, 5031, 5025, 5022, 5021, 5019, 5017, 900641, 5056, 5068, 5075, 5071, 5080, 5095, 11160, 5089, 5064, 5067, 5070, 5119, 5120, 5124, 900660, 5101, 5091, 5088, 5129 |
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Assorted Image Transfer, Toner and Fuser Kits (13) |
N/A |
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Assorted Otiplex Computers( 72 and emachine(1)) |
N/A |
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Assorted Monitors (70) |
N/A |
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the sale or disposal of the listed equipment in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A:45 – Sale of Property.
C. Personnel/Student Services
C.1. Employment for the 2018-2019 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 2018-2019 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. Emily Bruno, 1:1 Paraprofessional, 32.5 hours, Warren Middle School, Step 2 of the 2018-2019 salary guide, $24,299, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
b. Richard Bardy, 1:1 Paraprofessional, 32.5 hours, Warren Middle School, Step 2 of the 2018-2019 salary guide, $24,299, plus a stipend of $1,800 for his teaching certificate, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
c. Sangita Oboh, Classroom Paraprofessional, 32.5 hours, Warren Middle School, Step 1 of the 2018-2019 salary guide, $23,817, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
d. Alexa DiIorio, 1:1 Paraprofessional, 32.5 hours, Central School, Step 3-7 of the 2018-2019 salary guide, $24,792, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
e. Jessica Rediger, Classroom Paraprofessional, 30 hours, Angelo L. Tomaso School, Step 1 of the 2018-2019 salary guide, $21,985, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
f. Kristyn Westcott, 1:1 Paraprofessional, 32.5 hours, Woodland School, Step 8-9 of the 2018-2019 salary guide, $25,398, plus a stipend of $1,800 for her teaching certificate, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
g. Laura Colantoni, Leave Replacement Science Teacher, Warren Middle School, BA, Step 2 of the 2018-2019 salary guide, $58,855 (prorated), effective on or about September 20, 2018 through on or about February 2, 2018, which is not creditable service toward tenure acquisition. (Ms. Colantoni is replacing employee #2684.)
h. Emily Puhak, 1:1 Paraprofessional, 32.5 hours, Warren Middle School, Step 3-7 of the 2018-2019 salary guide, $24,792, plus a stipend of $1,800 for her teaching certificate, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
i. Cheryl Kallio, Classroom Paraprofessional, 32.5 hours, Warren Middle School, Step 2 of the 2018-2019 salary guide, $24,299, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
j. Ashley Allegra, 1:1 Paraprofessional, 32.5 hours, Central School, Step 3-7 of the 2018-2019 salary guide, $24,792, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
k. Annette Vecchio, Transportation Monitor, 25 hours, $11,700, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018, pending successful completion of pre-employment testing .
l. Melissa Errickson, Classroom Paraprofessional, 30 hours, Angelo L. Tomaso School, Step 3-7 of the 2018-2019 salary guide, $22,885, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
m. Lindsay Shaw, 1.0 Special Education Teacher, Warren Middle School, MA, Step 5-6 of the 2018-2019 salary guide, $67,749, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
n. Janine Boylan, .5 Multi-Duty Paraprofessional, Warren Middle School, Step 10-11 of the 2018-2019 salary guide, $10,860, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
o. Christian Paolella, Computer Technician, Warren Township Schools, at an annual salary of $34,500 (prorated), effective August 21, 2018 through June 30, 2019, pending successful completion of final employment testing. (Mr. Paolella will be replacing Patrick MacNamara.)
p. Jennifer Cullinan, Leave Replacement Grade 4 Teacher, Woodland School, MA Step 5-6 of the 2018-2019 salary guide, $67,749 (prorated), effective September 1, 2018 through on or about February 6, 2019, which is not creditable service toward tenure acquisition. (Ms. Cullinan will be replacing employee #2276.)
C.2. Employment Contract - Business Administrator
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the contract of employment dated July 1, 2018 between the Warren Township Board of Education and Mrs. Patricia Leonhardt for the position of Business Administrator for the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. A copy of this contract is on file at the Board of Education office and will be posted on the district website.
C.3. Business Administrator Merit Goals 2018-2019
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following 2018-2019
merit goal for Patricia Leonhardt, Business Administrator, at the following payout rate:
● Qualitative Goal: 2.5%
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- Provide extensive support to the district referendum process including, but not limited to: liaison to service professionals; financial analysis; public communications and presentations.
C.4. Additional Pay
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves two hours pay, at the WTEA contractual rate of $50 per hour, for Sean Convery, for technical services for the creation of a webpage for the district’s January 2019 referendum.
C.5. Substitute Teachers
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following to be appointed as substitute teachers for the 2018-2019 school year:
a. Anna Palaski
b. Barbara O’Connell
C.6. Summer Fun Substitute Nurse
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following to be appointed as a substitute nurse for 2018-2019 Summer Fun:
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- Doris Zanchelli
C.7. Substitute Teacher Renewals 2018-2019
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the list of substitute teachers, dated August 20, 2018, for the 2018-2019 school year.
C.8. Transfer/Change in Assignment
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transfer/change in
assignment of the following district staff:
a. Linda Yu, from 1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher, Warren Middle School, to 1.0 FTE Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, Warren Middle School, with no change in salary, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
b. Peter Kassalow, from 1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher, Warren Middle School, to 1.0 FTE Leave Replacement Instructional Specialist, Warren Middle School, with no change in salary, effective on or about September 17, 2018 through on or about January 28, 2019. (Mr. Kassalow is replacing employee #2283)
c. Jonathan Carrillo, from 1.0 FTE Van Driver, Warren Township Schools, at an annual salary of $24,847, to 1.0 FTE Permanent Substitute Custodian, Warren Township Schools, at an annual salary of $35,360 (prorated), effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
d. John Tsihlas, from 0.5 FTE Health and Physical Education Teacher, Central School, and 0.5 FTE Health and Physical Education Teacher, Mt. Horeb School, to 0.75 FTE Health and Physical Education Teacher, Central School, and 0.25 FTE Health and Physical Education Teacher, Mt. Horeb School, with no change in salary, effective September 1, 2018.
e. Laurie Green, from 1.0 FTE ASAP English Language Arts Teacher, Mt. Horeb School, to 0.25 FTE ASAP English Language Arts Teacher, Central School, and 0.75 FTE ASAP English Language Arts Teacher, Mt. Horeb School, with no change in salary, effective September 1, 2018.
C.9. Approval to Abolish Positions
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves abolishing the following positions:
|
Location |
Position |
Full-Time Equivalent |
|
Mt. Horeb School |
Health and Physical Education Teacher |
0.25 |
|
Mt. Horeb School |
ASAP English Language Arts Teacher |
0.25 |
C.10. Approval to Create Positions
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves creating the following positions:
|
Location |
Position |
Full-Time Equivalent |
|
Angelo L. Tomaso |
Classroom Paraprofessional |
1 |
|
Central School |
Health and Physical Education Teacher |
0.25 |
|
Central School |
ASAP English Language Arts Teacher |
0.25 |
|
Central School |
1:1 Paraprofessional |
1 |
|
District |
Permanent Substitute Custodian |
1 |
C.11. Superintendent Merit Goals 2018-2019 - TABLED
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Superintendent’s merit goals for 2018-2019:
● Quantitative: 3.33% per goal
○ Reduce chronic absenteeism of economically disadvantaged students by 10% using the 2016-2017 data as the baseline.
○ Recommend a new school physician/medical inspector for Board approval.
○ Create a baseline for measurement of principal effectiveness through the implementation of revised administrative evaluation tools and procedures.
● Qualitative: 2.5% per goal
○ Communicate details about the January 2019 referendum with various stakeholders.
○ Develop an understanding of the district’s strengths among community partners through documented outreach programs.
C.12. New Staff Induction Program Mentors
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the reimbursement of the following employees for their participation as mentors in the New Staff Induction Program orientation for 4.5 hours on August 28, 2018, at the WTEA contractual rate of $50 per hour per employee for a total not to exceed $1,575 (as per the WTEA 2017-2020 agreement):
● Jamie Sands
● Lyndsay Carroll
● Deanna DeRoner
● Jennifer SanAntonio
● Deborah Yankowicz
● Bernadette Danner
● Allison Reu
● Peter Kassalow
● Kelly Stankiewicz
C.13. New Staff Induction Program - Presenters
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following employees for the New Staff Induction Program orientation on August 28, 2018, at the WTEA contractual rate of $50 per hour, for three hours, at a cost not to exceed $600 (as per the WTEA 2017-2020 agreement).
● Peter Kassalow
● Kristen Stoyanov
● Jessica Nathan
● Melissa Smolenski
C.14. Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Initial Training Instructor Stipend 2018-2019
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff for reimbursement as a CPI Instructor. Each instructor will be reimbursed at the WTEA contract rate $50.00 per hour. The total cost shall not exceed $1,200.00.
|
Staff Member |
Date |
Prep Hours |
Instructor Hours |
Cost Total |
|
Rebecca Hartman |
October 4, 2018 |
12 |
Within Contract Day |
$600.00 |
|
Beatrice Schwarzkopf |
October 5, 2018 |
12 |
Within Contract Day |
$600.00 |
C.15. 2018-2019 Approval of Title I - Extended Day Tutor
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the appointment of the following staff members as Title I - Extended Day Tutors, to be paid the contractual rate of $50 per hour. Total cost dependent upon needs of identified students in the district’s Title I school, which is Central School, at a total cost not to exceed $43,114. Cost to be fully funded by ESEA Title I.
|
Anita Brower |
Christine Burkhardt |
Nancy Braunstein |
Carla Cicalese |
|
Sheri DeShields |
Chelsea Giunta |
Mary Beth Greco |
Patsy Iannacone |
|
Lisa Lenci |
Joyce Pekarsky |
Mary Lou Psak |
Jessica Randall |
|
Danielle Riccio |
Jolanta Scassera |
Rebecca Sutherland |
Michele Walkun |
C.16. Non-WTEA Stipends 2018-2019
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the appointment of the following staff members as Title I Extended Day Coordinator in the district’s Title I school, which is Central School, at a total stipend cost not to exceed $10,000. Cost to be fully funded by ESEA - Title I.
● Jessica Nathan
C.17. Non-WTEA Stipends 2018-2019
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following non-WTEA stipends for the 2018-2019 school year at a total cost not to exceed $25,600. Cost to be fully funded through ESEA, Title II-A.
● Literacy Coach, Angelo L. Tomaso School, Mary Beth Greco, $6,400 (4 hrs/wk)
● Literacy Coach, Central School, Marianne Larson, $6,400 (4 hrs/wk)
● Literacy Coach, Mt. Horeb School, Christine Burkhardt, $6,400 (4 hrs/wk)
● Literacy Coach, Woodland School, Kathy Brown, $6,400 (4 hrs/wk)
C.18. Summer Employees
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the additional summer employees for both the Buildings and Grounds and Transportation Departments:
● Antonio Alberto
● Marcela Stefanikova
C.19 . Custodial Substitute
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following as a Substitute Custodian for the 2018-2019 school year at the approved substitute custodian pay rate.
- Steven Scott
C.20. Salary Adjustment
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a salary adjustment to $46,600 for Jon Jauh, Computer Technician, for the 2018-19 School year, effective September 1, 2018.
XIII. Unfinished Business
N/A
XIV. New Business
● Back to School Nights - Mrs. Freijomil advised those with scheduling conflicts between the Watchung Hills Regional and Warren Township School Districts provide feedback to the districts.
● PARCC Scores - Mrs. Sarosy referenced a request for more data analysis regarding PARCC scores with a corresponding action plan for both ends of the test scores spectrum.
XV. Public Commentary (any topic)
N/A
XVI. Adjourn
On motion by Mrs. Freijomil, seconded by Mrs. DiMaggio, the meeting adjourned at
8:58 p.m.
Minutes submitted by,
Patricia Leonhardt
Board Secretary
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