Minutes for September 4, 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 7:00 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: Christian Bellmann, Lisa DiMaggio, Andrea Freijomil, Ilana Goldstein, Patricia Zohn and David Brezee
Absent: Paige Albano, Jeannine Sarosy and Ayanna Taylor-Venson
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 failed by 3-0-3 roll-call vote. (Mr. Bellmann, Mrs. Goldstein and Mrs. Zohn abstained.)
V. Correspondence and Information
· HIB Information
|
Total # of Investigations: |
0 |
Total # of Determined Bullying Incidents: |
0 |
VI. President's Remarks - Mr. David Brezee
Mr. Brezee welcomed all, especially the new staff.
Mr. Brezee thanked Mr. Cook and Mr. Heaney for running the New Staff Induction Program (NSIP).
Mr. Brezee thanked the Angelo L. Tomaso PTO for their donation (B.5.) and congratulated those staff members moving across the guide (C.2.).
VII. Superintendent’s Remarks - Dr. Matthew Mingle
Dr. Mingle also welcomed all and thanked Mr. Brezee for his presence at NSIP and the day’s opening session for staff.
Dr. Mingle called attention to the new curriculum (A.2. and A.3.) and newly revised goals (A.4. and C.6.) on the evening’s agenda.
VIII. Presentations
N/A
IX. Discussion
● Board Goals:
○ Goals #1 Process - The board discussed allocating review of the Whole Child tenets to each of the board’s existing committees as follows:
■ Finance Committee - Safe
■ Curriculum Committee - Engaged, Challenged, Healthy
■ Personnel Committee - Supported, Sustainability
● Back to School Night Referendum Communications - The board discussed its ability to attend Back to School Nights for referendum communication.
X. Committee Reports
● Finance Operations and Security Committee - Mrs. Freijomil reported on the recent meeting which discussed the Woodland School HVAC project, established 2018-2019, Committee Goals, the Safe Havens preliminary feedback, the Middle School traffic flow, and the Capital Improvement Plan.
● Personnel Committee - Mrs. Zohn reported on the meeting held earlier in the evening, which discussed the committee’s proposed 2018-2019 goals, a job description update, a review of multiple policies, and Superintendent evaluation timeline.
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).
● Heather Silver, Quail Run, mentioned showing the Summer 2018 Facilities Video at Back to School Nights.
XII. Items for Board Consideration/Action
Mrs. Freijomil asked to discuss A.4. and C.6.
Mrs. DiMaggio asked to discuss A.5.
Mrs. Freijomil discussed A.4. and the measurement criteria, as well as the scope of the capstone project.
Mrs. DiMaggio asked a question regarding the data reported in motion A.5.
Mrs. Freijomil commented on the Superintendent’s 3rd qualitative goal and the size of this target group.
On motion by Mrs. DiMaggio, seconded by Mrs. Freijomil, the consent items A.1. through A.5., B.1., through B.10., and C.1. through C.15., were approved 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 August 20, 2018.
A.2. New Courses of Study
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following new courses of study:
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- Creating a TED Talk - Grade 8
- Programming with Minecraft - Grade 8
- Spanish Readiness - Grade 8
A.3. Curriculum Guides
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following new and
revised curriculum guides:
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- Character Education - Grades K-8 (Revised)
- Creating a TED Talk - Grade 8 (New)
- Drama - Grade 8 (Revised)
- Physical Education - Grades K-8 (Revised)
- Programming with Minecraft - Grade 8 (New)
- Reading - Grades 3-8 (Revised)
- Spanish Readiness - Grade 8 (New)
- World Language - Grades 6-7 (Revised)
A.4. District Goals
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the District Goals for the
2018-2019 school year as follows:
1. Develop programs and practices that 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
2. Implement consistent safety and security procedures and practices throughout the district.
○ Whole Child connection - Healthy, Safe
3. Increase access to opportunities that enrich the student experience.
○ Whole Child connection - Engaged, Supported, Challenged
4. Design and Implement interdisciplinary capstone experiences that encourage students to think critically, solve challenging problems, and develop such skills as oral communication, public speaking, research skills, media literacy, teamwork, planning, self-sufficiency, or goal-setting at each school level transition point.
○ Whole Child connection - Engaged, Supported, Challenged
A.5. School Safety Data System (SSDS) Summary Report
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the SSDS Summary Report submitted by the Superintendent for the period September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
B. Finance/Operations/Transportation
B.1. Board Secretary's and Treasurer's Report
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the report of the secretary for the month of June 2018 (final).
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on June 30, 2018:
|
FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
|
(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$8,824,250.97 |
$1,001,355.68 |
|
|
(11) Current Expense |
$1,799,113.90 |
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|
(12) Capital Outlay |
$177,050.17 |
||
|
(13) Special Schools |
$10,557.97 |
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|
(20) Special Revenue Fund |
$0.00 |
$23,166.42 |
$0.00 |
|
(30) Capital Projects Fund |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
(40) Debt Service Fund |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
TOTAL |
$8,824,250.97 |
$2,009,888.46 |
$1,001,355.68 |
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.2. Board Secretary's and Treasurer's Report
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the report of the secretary for the month of July 2018.
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on July 31, 2018:
|
FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
|
(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$8,922,340.36 |
$1,001,355.68 |
|
|
(11) Current Expense |
$1,868,774.70 |
||
|
(12) Capital Outlay |
$139,347.17 |
||
|
(13) Special Schools |
$945.26 |
||
|
(20) Special Revenue Fund |
$11,128.28 |
$22,686.51 |
$0.00 |
|
(30) Capital Projects Fund |
$79,548.78 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
(40) Debt Service Fund |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
TOTAL |
$9,013,017.42 |
$2,031,753.64 |
$1,001,355.68 |
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 July 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 |
11-000-100-562-000-08-01 |
Tuition - Other LEAs |
11-000-100-566-000-08-01 |
Tuition - Private Schools |
$11,282 |
|
2 |
11-000-218-500-030-11-01 |
Guidance - Other Purchased Svcs. - CS |
11-000-219-390-030-08-00 |
CST-Other Purch. Prof./Tech Svcs.- CS |
$520 |
|
3 |
11-000-218-500-033-11-01 |
Guidance - Other Purchased Svcs. - MS |
11-000-219-390-033-08-00 |
CST-Other Purch. Prof./Tech Svcs.- MS |
$520 |
|
4 |
11-000-218-500-035-11-01 |
Guidance - Other Purchased Svcs. - MHS |
11-000-219-390-035-08-00 |
CST-Other Purch. Prof./Tech Svcs.- MHS |
$520 |
|
5 |
11-000-218-500-040-11-01 |
Guidance - Other Purchased Svcs. - ALT |
11-000-219-390-040-08-00 |
CST-Other Purch. Prof./Tech Svcs.- ALT |
$520 |
|
6 |
11-000-218-500-050-11-01 |
Guidance - Other Purchased Svcs. - WS |
11-000-219-390-050-08-00 |
CST-Other Purch. Prof./Tech Svcs.- WS |
$520 |
|
7 |
11-000-223-500-030-12-00 |
Staff Training - Other Purch. Svcs. - CS |
11-000-223-580-030-12-00 |
Workshops & Travel - Staff Training - CS |
$463 |
|
8 |
11-000-223-500-033-12-00 |
Staff Training - Other Purch. Svcs. - MS |
11-000-223-580-033-12-00 |
Workshops & Travel - Staff Training - MS |
$56 |
|
9 |
11-000-223-500-035-12-00 |
Staff Training - Other Purch. Svcs. - MHS |
11-000-223-580-035-12-00 |
Workshops & Travel - Staff Training-MHS |
$463 |
|
10 |
11-000-223-500-040-12-00 |
Staff Training - Other Purch. Svcs. - ALT |
11-000-223-580-040-12-00 |
Workshops & Travel - Staff Training-ALT |
$56 |
|
11 |
11-000-223-500-050-12-00 |
Staff Training - Other Purch. Svcs. - WS |
11-000-223-580-050-12-00 |
Workshops & Travel - Staff Training - WS |
$56 |
|
12 |
11-000-223-600-030-12-00 |
Staff Training Supplies - CS |
11-000-223-580-030-12-00 |
Workshops & Travel - Staff Training - CS |
$320 |
|
13 |
11-000-223-600-033-12-00 |
Staff Training Supplies - MS |
11-000-223-580-033-12-00 |
Workshops & Travel - Staff Training - MS |
$320 |
|
14 |
11-000-223-600-035-12-00 |
Staff Training Supplies - MHS |
11-000-223-580-035-12-00 |
Workshops & Travel - Staff Training-MHS |
$320 |
|
15 |
11-000-223-600-040-12-00 |
Staff Training Supplies - ALT |
11-000-223-580-040-12-00 |
Workshops & Travel - Staff Training-ALT |
$320 |
|
16 |
11-000-223-600-050-12-00 |
Staff Training Supplies - WS |
11-000-223-580-050-12-00 |
Workshops & Travel - Staff Training - WS |
$320 |
|
17 |
11-000-230-332-000-01-00 |
Audit Fees |
11-000-230-331-000-01-00 |
Legal Services |
$50 |
|
18 |
11-000-270-390-000-10-00 |
Transportation- Other Purchased Services |
11-000-270-420-000-10-00 |
Transportation - Repair and Maintenance |
$1,350 |
|
19 |
11-000-291-241-000-00-01 |
Retirement Contributions - DCRP |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$6,000 |
|
20 |
11-000-291-260-000-00-00 |
Workers Compensation |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$1,441 |
|
21 |
11-190-100-500-033-07-00 |
Other Purchased Services - Middle |
11-190-100-610-033-00-07 |
District Supplies - Middle |
$3,710 |
|
22 |
11-190-100-610-033-07-10 |
Instructional Supplies - MS |
11-190-100-610-030-12-00 |
Instructional Supplies (Kits) - CS |
$2,000 |
|
23 |
11-190-100-610-033-07-10 |
Instructional Supplies - MS |
11-190-100-610-035-12-00 |
Instructional Supplies (Kits) - MHS |
$2,000 |
|
24 |
11-190-100-610-033-07-10 |
Instructional Supplies - MS |
11-190-100-610-040-12-00 |
Instructional Supplies (Kits) - ALT |
$2,000 |
|
25 |
11-190-100-610-033-07-10 |
Instructional Supplies - MS |
11-190-100-610-050-12-00 |
Instructional Supplies (Kits) - WS |
$2,000 |
|
26 |
11-190-100-610-033-07-10 |
Instructional Supplies - MS |
11-190-100-640-030-12-00 |
Textbooks - Series Replacement - CS |
$1,000 |
|
27 |
11-190-100-610-033-07-10 |
Instructional Supplies - MS |
11-190-100-640-035-12-00 |
Textbooks - Series Replacement - MHS |
$1,000 |
|
28 |
11-190-100-610-033-07-10 |
Instructional Supplies - MS |
11-190-100-640-040-12-00 |
Textbooks - Series Replacement - ALT |
$1,000 |
|
29 |
11-190-100-610-033-07-10 |
Instructional Supplies - MS |
11-190-100-640-050-12-00 |
Textbooks - Series Replacement - WS |
$1,000 |
|
30 |
11-190-100-610-033-07-10 |
Instructional Supplies - MS |
11-230-100-610-030-12-03 |
Basic Skills - Supplies - CS |
$1,925 |
|
31 |
11-190-100-610-033-07-10 |
Instructional Supplies - MS |
11-230-100-610-035-12-04 |
Basic Skills - Supplies - MHS |
$1,925 |
|
32 |
11-190-100-610-033-07-10 |
Instructional Supplies - MS |
11-230-100-610-040-12-05 |
Basic Skills - Supplies - ALT |
$1,925 |
|
33 |
11-190-100-610-033-07-10 |
Instructional Supplies - MS |
11-230-100-610-050-12-06 |
Basic Skills - Supplies - WS |
$1,925 |
|
34 |
11-190-100-640-033-07-00 |
Textbooks - MS |
11-190-100-610-033-00-07 |
District Supplies - Middle |
$1,100 |
|
35 |
11-204-100-500-033-08-00 |
LLD - Other Purchased Services - MS |
11-190-100-500-030-12-00 |
Other Purchased Svcs.- Curriculum- CS |
$851 |
|
36 |
11-204-100-500-033-08-00 |
LLD - Other Purchased Services - MS |
11-190-100-500-035-12-00 |
Other Purchased Svcs.- Curriculum- MHS |
$851 |
|
37 |
11-204-100-500-033-08-00 |
LLD - Other Purchased Services - MS |
11-190-100-500-040-12-00 |
Other Purchased Svcs.- Curriculum- ALT |
$851 |
|
38 |
11-204-100-500-033-08-00 |
LLD - Other Purchased Services - MS |
11-190-100-500-050-12-00 |
Other Purchased Svcs.- Curriculum- WS |
$851 |
|
39 |
11-213-100-500-030-08-00 |
RC - Purchased Services - CS |
11-190-100-500-030-12-00 |
Other Purchased Svcs.- Curriculum- CS |
$825 |
|
40 |
11-213-100-500-033-08-00 |
RC - Purchased Services - MS |
11-190-100-500-030-12-00 |
Other Purchased Svcs.- Curriculum- CS |
$825 |
|
41 |
11-213-100-500-035-08-00 |
RC - Purchased Services - MHS |
11-190-100-500-035-12-00 |
Other Purchased Svcs.- Curriculum- MHS |
$825 |
|
42 |
11-213-100-500-040-08-00 |
RC - Purchased Services - ALT |
11-190-100-500-040-12-00 |
Other Purchased Svcs.- Curriculum- ALT |
$825 |
|
43 |
11-213-100-500-050-08-00 |
RC - Purchased Services - WS |
11-190-100-500-050-12-00 |
Other Purchased Svcs.- Curriculum- WS |
$825 |
|
44 |
13-422-100-610-035-00-00 |
Summer Fun - Supplies - MHS |
13-422-100-500-035-00-00 |
Summer Fun - Other Purch. Svcs. - MHS |
$177 |
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:
|
Name |
School |
Workshop/ Conference |
Location |
Month/Yr |
Cost |
|
Matthew Mingle |
District |
FEA/NJPSA/ NJASCD Fall Conference |
Long Branch |
Oct 2018 |
$702 |
|
William Kimmick |
FEA/NJPSA/ NJASCD Fall Conference |
Long Branch |
Oct 2018 |
$179 |
|
|
Matthew Mingle |
District |
Conference on Educational Leadership |
Nashville, TN |
Nov 2018 |
$1,767 |
|
William Kimmick |
District |
Conference on Educational Leadership |
Nashville, TN |
Nov 2018 |
$1,853 |
|
Cynthia Cassidy |
MS |
Foundation Day Institute: The Science of How We Learn |
Monroe |
Oct 2018 |
$413 |
|
Dannine Albanese |
MS |
51st Annual Rutgers Reading and Writing Conference |
New Brunswick |
Oct 2018 |
$180 |
|
Laura Farrell |
CS |
Conquer Math |
Pompton Plains |
Nov, Dec 2018 and Jan, Feb 2019 |
$797 |
|
Colleen Krumm |
WS |
Conquer Math |
Pompton Plains |
Oct, Dec 2018 and Jan 2019 |
$516 |
|
Jolanta Scassera |
MH |
Conquer Math |
Pompton Plains |
Oct, Dec 2018 and Jan 2019 |
$519 |
|
Michele Kraminitz |
MS |
NJ Science Convention |
Princeton |
Oct 2018 |
$191 |
|
Peter Kassalow |
MS |
NJ Science Convention |
Princeton |
Oct 2018 |
$175 |
|
Mary Pat Brown |
MS |
NJ Science Convention |
Princeton |
Oct 2018 |
$195 |
|
Ann Marie Christou |
MS |
NJ Science Convention |
Princeton |
Oct 2018 |
$189 |
|
Danielle Porchetta |
MS |
NJ Science Convention |
Princeton |
Oct 2018 |
$187 |
|
Cathlin Sweeney |
MS |
NJ Science Convention |
Princeton |
Oct 2018 |
$182 |
|
Kelly Brown |
MS |
NJ Science Convention |
Princeton |
Oct 2018 |
$183 |
|
Patricia LaMorte |
MS |
NJ Science Convention |
Princeton |
Oct 2018 |
$189 |
|
Simone Miller |
MS |
NJ Science Convention |
Princeton |
Oct 2018 |
$191 |
|
Kathryn Speckin |
MS |
NJ Science Convention |
Princeton |
Oct 2018 |
$185 |
|
Daniel Ticchio |
MS |
NJ Science Convention |
Princeton |
Oct 2018 |
$187 |
|
Stacey Hann-Modugno |
MS |
NJ Science Convention |
Princeton |
Oct 2018 |
$179 |
|
Danielle Porchetta |
MS |
NGSS 2018-2019 Workshops |
Branchburg |
Nov, Dec 2018 and Feb 2019 |
$385 |
|
Megan O’Donnell |
CS |
NGSS 2018-2019 Workshops |
Branchburg |
Nov 2018, Feb and Mar 2019 |
$677 |
|
Deanna DeRonner |
ALT |
NGSS 2018-2019 Workshops |
Branchburg |
Nov 2018, Feb and Mar 2019 |
$661 |
|
Mary Pat Brown |
MS |
NGSS 2018-2019 Workshops |
Branchburg |
Nov, Dec 2018 and Feb 2019 |
$403 |
|
Christopher Schwallie |
MH |
NGSS 2018-2019 Workshops |
Branchburg |
Nov 2018, Feb and Mar 2019 |
$656 |
|
Joan Toth |
WS |
NGSS 2018-2019 Workshops |
Branchburg |
Nov 2018 Feb and Mar 2019 |
$656 |
|
Ann Marie Christou |
MS |
NGSS 2018-2019 Workshops |
Branchburg |
Nov 2018 |
$156 |
|
Jessica Nathan |
CS |
NGSS 2018-2019 Workshops |
Branchburg |
Nov 2018 |
$156 |
|
Kristen Stoyanov |
ALT |
NGSS 2018-2019 Workshops |
Branchburg |
Nov 2018 |
$156 |
|
Shannon Sharkey |
ALT |
Nonviolent CPI Training |
New Providence |
Sep 2018 |
$3,049 |
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. Donation - Angelo L. Tomaso School - GaGa Ball Pits
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts, with gratitude, the donation of two GaGa Ball Pits, valued at approximately $11,252 to be used at Angelo L. Tomaso School. This donation is from the ALT School PTO.
B.6. Transportation for Out of District Students
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transportation contracts with Somerset County Educational Services Commission for 2018-2019 School year transportation for out of district students as follows:
|
Contractor |
Student ID# |
School |
Cost |
|
SCESC |
9880687809 |
Green Brook Middle School |
$10,295.74 |
|
SCESC |
8009989713 |
PG Chambers |
$35,392,72 |
|
SCESC |
7211419443 |
Jardine Academy |
$71,032.78 |
|
SCESC |
7717368567 |
Somerset Hills Learning Institute |
$23,660.00 |
|
SCESC |
5857664682 |
New Beginnings |
$13,640.90 |
|
SCESC |
4822586417 |
Spectrum 360 |
$37,288.16 |
|
SCESC |
1405701923 |
Cambridge |
$38,610.00 |
|
SCESC |
4058597640 |
Midland School |
$11,799.06 |
|
SCESC |
6416306269 |
Rutgers Day School |
$12,208.56 |
B.7. Field Trip Destinations
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the list of field trip destinations for the 2018-2019 School Year.
B.8. Finance, Operations, and Security Committee Goals - 2018-2019
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following goals for the
Finance, Operations, and Security Committee for the 2018-2019 school year:
● Support the development of prioritized action plans to review and improve as needed existing security procedures and practices, and institute new procedures and practices, using the Safe Havens report as a guide.
● Seek opportunities to support the whole child priorities established by the Board during the development of the 2019-2020 budget.
● Support the referendum process before, during, and after the January 2019 vote.
B.9. Submission of Amendment for Federal Grant Monies
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the submission to the Department of Education of an amendment of the application for 2018-19 ESEA Title IIA Federal Grant Programs as follows:
● ESEA - Title IIA - $ 26,673
Amendment reflects a reallocation of monies between account lines for instructional supplies.
B.10. Transportation for Out of District Students - ESY
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transportation contracts with Somerset County Educational Services Commission for the 2018-2019 School year transportation for out of district students as follows:
|
Contractor |
Student ID# |
School |
Cost |
|
SCESC |
1627617084 |
Lake Drive School |
$1,603.68 |
C. Personnel/Student Services
C.1. Substitute Teachers
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following to be appointed as substitute teachers for the 2018-2019 school year:
a. Barbara Murphy
C.2. Movement on the Guide
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff for amended placements on the 2018-2019 salary guide:
a. Vivien Plesmid, with congratulations, for movement from MA to MA+15, effective September 1, 2018.
b. Deborah Hunt, with congratulations, for movement from MA+15 to MA+30, effective September 1, 2018.
c. Heather Saum, with congratulations, for movement from MA+15 to MA+45, effective September 1, 2018.
d. Wendy Pillar, with congratulations, for movement from MA to MA+30, effective September 1, 2018.
e. Carol Brown, with congratulations, for movement from MA to MA+15, effective September 1, 2018.
f. Catherine Lazas, with congratulations, for movement from MA+30 to MA+45, effective September 1, 2018.
g. Linnea Middleton, with congratulations, for movement from BA to BA+15, effective September 1, 2018.
h. Mary Beth LeBlond, with congratulations, for movement from MA+30 to MA+45, effective September 1, 2018.
i. Brittany Leonard, with congratulations, for movement from BA to BA+15, effective September 1, 2018.
j. Brian Kilroy, with congratulations, for movement from MA+30 to MA+45, effective September 1, 2018.
k. Elizabeth Maag, with congratulations, for movement from BA to BA+15, effective September 1, 2018.
l. Nicole Runfola, with congratulations, for movement from MA+30 to MA+45, effective September 1, 2018.
m. Sean Convery, with congratulations, for movement from MA+30 to MA+45, effective September 1, 2018.
n. Chelsea Giunta, with congratulations, for movement from BA+15 to MA, effective September 1, 2018.
o. Nicholas Bayachek, with congratulations, for movement from MA+30 to MA+45, effective September 1, 2018.
p. Deborah Yankowicz, with congratulations, for movement from BA+15 to MA, effective September 1, 2018.
C.3. Family Leave Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following:
a. Employee #3282 for leave (paid according to legal and contractual entitlement), from August 13, 2018 through September 4, 2018.
b. Employee #2553 for leave (paid according to legal and contractual entitlement), from September 4, 2018 through on or about October 3, 2018.
C.4. Coaching Stipend - Rescind
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education rescinds the appointment of the Michelle Kraminitz, Fall Cross Country Coach, for the 2018-2019 school year.
C.5. Coaching Stipends
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the appointment of the following coaches for the 2018-2019 school year as per the WTEA agreement:
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- Donna Bardy - Fall Cross Country (replaces Michelle Kraminitz)
C.6. Superintendent Merit Goals 2018-2019
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Superintendent’s merit goals for 2018-2019:
● Quantitative: 3.33% per goal
○ Update school and district practices and procedures to reflect the new Board policies and regulations.
○ Recommend data collection, warehousing, and analysis solutions that align with district initiatives.
○ Conduct quarterly focus group meetings with grade eight students who have demonstrated exceptional success (level five) on PARCC English language arts for four straight years to develop recommendations for meeting the needs of highly able students.
● 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 stakeholders through documented outreach programs.
C.7. Retirement/Resignation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the retirement/resignations of the following staff:
a. Amanda Rodrigues, Athletic Coordinator, Warren Middle School, for the purpose of resignation, effective August 14, 2018.
C.8. Warren Middle School WTEA Stipend Positions 2018-2019
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following stipend positions for the 2018-2019 school year as per the WTEA agreement:
a. Lauren Regal - Yearbook Advisor, $1,470
b. Lynn Alger - Yearbook Advisor, $1,470
C.9. Warren Middle School Non-WTEA Stipend Positions 2018-2019
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following non-WTEA stipend for the 2018-2019 school year:
a. Nicholas Bayachek, Athletics Coordinator (2 hrs/wk - $3,200) (replaces Amanda Rodrigues)
C.10. After School Activities/Clubs
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the 2018-2019 after school activities/clubs, and the instructors for each, at the negotiated stipend rate. This motion supersedes the previously approved middle school after school activities/clubs.
C.11. Additional Work Schedule
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Lisa Lontai, School Nurse, Warren Middle School, to work a total of 3 days during August 2018 for the purpose of completing student physicals and medical forms, at the employee’s per diem rate.
C.12. Transfer/Change in Assignment
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transfer/change in
assignment of the following district staff:
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- Lucia Raphael, from Classroom Paraprofessional, 30 hours, Central School, with an annual salary of $23,445, to 1:1 Paraprofessional, 32.5 hours, Central School, with an annual salary of $25,398, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
- Lauren Nelson, from Classroom 1:1 Paraprofessional, 32.5 hours, Central School, with an annual salary of $26,660, to Classroom Paraprofessional, Central School, 30 hours, with an annual salary of $24,610, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
- Helen Moore, from Classroom Paraprofessional, 30 hours, Mt. Horeb School, with an annual salary of $25,835 to 1:1 Paraprofessional, 32.5 hours, Mt. Horeb School, with an annual salary of $27,988, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
- d. Shari DeCarli, from Classroom Paraprofessional, 32.5 hours, Woodland School, with an annual salary of $28,675 to Classroom Paraprofessional, 30 hours, Woodland School, with an annual salary of $26,470, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
C.13. Approval to Abolish Positions
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves abolishing the following position:
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Location |
Position |
Full-Time Equivalent |
|
Mt. Horeb School |
Classroom Paraprofessional |
1.00 |
C.14. Approval to Create Positions
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves creating the following position:
|
Location |
Position |
Full-Time Equivalent |
|
Mt. Horeb School |
1:1 Paraprofessional |
1.00 |
C.15. Responsive Classroom Workshop Attendance Pay
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves payment to Alyssa Pech for a stipend for her participation in the Responsive Classroom Course for Elementary Educators on July 31 through August 3, 2018 at $20 per hour, 7 hours per day, for four days, as per the WTEA negotiated agreement, for a total amount not to exceed $560.
XIII. Unfinished Business
N/A
XIV. New Business
N/A
XV. Public Commentary (any topic)
N/A
XVI. Adjourn
On motion by Mrs. DiMaggio, seconded by Mrs. Mrs. Freijomil, the meeting adjourned at
8:21 p.m.
Minutes submitted by,
Patricia Leonhardt
Board Secretary
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