Minutes for April 22, 2019
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A regular business meeting of the Board of Education was held this day at the Mount Horeb School, 80 Mount Horeb 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, 2019. 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: Aaron Bellish, Christian Bellmann, Naresh Chand, Marc Franco,
Jeannine Sarosy, Ayanna Taylor-Venson, Patricia Zohn and David Brezee
Absent: Lisa DiMaggio
Also Present: Dr. Matthew Mingle, Superintendent, and Patricia Leonhardt, Board Secretary, and members of the public and press.
IV. Minutes
● Mrs. Zohn moved the following:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the public session minutes of the April 8, 2019 Board Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Bellmann and approved by 7-0-1 roll-call vote. (Mrs. Sarosy abstained.)
V. Correspondence and Information
Dr. Mingle reported that the Board of Education received an email from a community member regarding a School Resource Officer.
· HIB Information
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Total # of Investigations: |
0 |
Total # of Determined Bullying Incidents: |
0 |
· Suspension Report
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In School |
0 |
Out of School |
0 |
VI. President’s Remarks - Mr. David Brezee
Mr. Brezee hoped that all enjoyed Spring Break and thanked those in the district who worked.
Mr. Brezee thanked Mr. Cook and all at Mt. Horeb School for the hospitality shown this evening.
Mr. Brezee reminded all that petitions to be on the ballot for the Board of Education in the November election are due by 4 p.m. on July 29th in the county office..
Mr. Brezee thanked the Middle School PTO for the invitation to its meeting, which he was happy to attend.
Mr. Brezee made reference to motion A.2., regarding the adjusted last day of school to June 21, 2019.
Mr. Brezee called attention to the evening’s retirement (motion C.4.), Mrs. Stambaugh, and thanked her for her service.
Mr. Brezee noted that July 15th is the Board of Education retreat, which will start at 4 p.m. He hoped all can attend.
VII. Presentations
● Mt. Horeb School Student Presentation - Students from Mt. Horeb School provided an overview of their use of technology in their work.
VIII. Superintendent’s Remarks – Dr. Matthew Mingle
Dr. Mingle provided an update regarding 3rd quarter goals.
IX. Discussion
N/A
X. Committee Reports
N/A
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).
● Susan Leonard, Woodland School Teacher, discussed the motion abolishing staff positions (C.10.).
● Heather Silver, Quail Run, thanked Mr. Brezee for his attendance at the recent Middle School PTO meeting.
XII. Items for Board Consideration/Action
Mr. Franco asked that motion D.1. be pulled for a separate vote.
On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mr. Franco, the consent items A.1. through A.5., B.1. through B.4., and C.1. through C.10., were approved by a 8-0 roll-call vote.
On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mrs. Taylor, the consent item D.1., was not approved by a 4-4 roll-call vote.(Mrs. Sarosy, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Zoh and Mr. Brezee voted yes.
Mr. Bellish, Mr. Bellmann, Dr. Chand and Mr. Franco voted no.)
A. Education
A.1. HIB Report
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the HIB Report submitted by the Superintendent for the period ending on April 8, 2019.
A.2. 2018-2019 Calendar
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the revised 2018-2019 calendar.
A.3. Bedside Instruction
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the bedside instruction through LearnWell for Student #3667043238, beginning April 11, 2019, at an hourly rate of $38.75, at a cost not to exceed $2,100.
A.4. Home Instruction
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves up to 10 hours per week of home instruction for Student #3491832012, beginning April 22, 2019 at a rate of $50 per hour, at a cost not to exceed $5,000.
A.5. Comprehensive Equity Plan
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves and authorizes the submittal of the Comprehensive Equity Plan for Academic Years 2019-2020 through 2021-2022. As noted within, the Title IX Coordinator and Section 504 and Affirmative Action Officer for the 2019-2020 School Year will be the district’s Director of Special Services.
B. Finance/Operations/Transportation
B.1. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the month of April 2019 in the amount of $5,465,515.61.
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 March, 2019; and
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on March 31, 2019:
|
FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
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(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$11,100,137.68 |
$1,001,355.68 |
|
|
(10) General Current Expense |
$0.00 |
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|
(11) Current Expense |
$1,624,874.37 |
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|
(12) Capital Outlay |
$206,573.09 |
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|
(13) Special Schools |
$1,262.19 |
||
|
(20) Special Revenue Fund |
($8,875.19) |
$64,666.34 |
$0.00 |
|
(30) Capital Projects Fund |
$69,542.22 |
($26,532.53) |
$0.00 |
|
(40) Debt Service Fund |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
TOTAL |
$11,160,804.71 |
$1,870,843.46 |
$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.3. Budget Transfers for Month of March 2019
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. |
11-000-218-104-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Guidance - MS |
11-000-221-176-033-07-00 |
Salaries- Integration Specialist-MS |
$1,448 |
|
2. |
11-000-219-390-030-08-00 |
CST - Other Purchased Prof./Tech Services - CS |
11-000-219-800-030-08-00 |
CST - Dues & Membership - CS |
$1,600 |
|
3. |
11-000-219-390-033-08-00 |
CST - Other Purchased Prof./Tech Services - MS |
11-000-219-800-033-08-00 |
CST - Dues & Membership - MS |
$1,600 |
|
4. |
11-000-219-390-035-08-00 |
CST - Other Purchased Prof./Tech Services - MHS |
11-000-219-800-035-08-00 |
CST - Dues & Membership - MHS |
$1,600 |
|
5. |
11-000-219-390-040-08-00 |
CST - Other Purchased Prof./Tech Services - ALT |
11-000-219-800-040-08-00 |
CST - Dues & Membership - ALT |
$1,600 |
|
6. |
11-000-219-390-050-08-00 |
CST - Other Purchased Prof./Tech Services - WS |
11-000-219-800-050-08-00 |
CST - Dues & Membership - WS |
$1,600 |
|
7. |
11-000-223-500-030-12-00 |
Staff Training - Other Purchased Services - CS |
11-000-223-580-030-12-00 |
Workshops & Travel - Staff Training - CS |
$260 |
|
8. |
11-000-223-500-033-12-00 |
Staff Training - Other Purchased. Services - MS |
11-000-223-580-033-12-00 |
Workshops & Travel - Staff Training - MS |
$260 |
|
9. |
11-000-223-500-035-12-00 |
Staff Training - Other Purchased Services - MHS |
11-000-223-580-035-12-00 |
Workshops & Travel - Staff Training-MHS |
$260 |
|
10. |
11-000-223-500-040-12-00 |
Staff Training - Other Purchased Services - ALT |
11-000-223-580-040-12-00 |
Workshops & Travel - Staff Training-ALT |
$260 |
|
11. |
11-000-223-500-050-12-00 |
Staff Training - Other Purchased Services - WS |
11-000-223-580-050-12-00 |
Workshops & Travel - Staff Training - WS |
$260 |
|
12. |
11-000-252-580-000-11-01 |
Workshops & Travel - Technology |
11-000-252-500-000-11-01 |
Technology - Purchased Services |
$170 |
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13. |
11-000-270-442-000-10-00 |
Rental - School Buses |
11-000-270-420-000-10-00 |
Transportation - Repair and Maintenance |
$2,400 |
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14. |
11-000-270-512-033-07-00 |
Field Trip Transportation - MS |
11-000-270-518-000-10-00 |
Special Ed Transp. - ESC |
$960 |
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15. |
11-000-291-280-000-00-00 |
Tuition Reimbursement |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$50,000 |
|
16. |
11-150-100-320-000-08-00 |
Home Instruction- Purchased Svcs. |
11-150-100-101-000-00-00 |
Home Instruction - Salaries |
$1,380 |
|
17. |
11-216-100-106-035-04-00 |
Salaries - PSD Aides - MHS |
11-213-100-106-033-07-00 |
Salaries - RC Aides - MS |
$4,000 |
|
18. |
12-000-261-730-040-09-05 |
Required Maintenance Equip. - ALT |
11-000-261-610-033-09-07 |
Maintenance Supplies - Middle |
$7,040 |
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 |
|
Jennifer McMahon |
MH |
Treating Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents |
Video Webcast |
May 2019 |
$389 |
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.
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 The Board further authorizes the submission of an application for emergency hiring pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1, et. Seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:6.14.12, et. Seq., if applicable Staff members shall be paid in accordance with provisions in their collective bargaining agreement and/or in accordance with a schedule provided to all employees prior to the beginning of the contract or school year.
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Name |
Position/PCR |
Location |
Degree |
Step |
Salary |
Effective Date |
Discussion |
|
Emily Puhak |
Leave Replacement Special Education Teacher 02-30-22/and |
CS |
MA |
3 |
$65,687 (prorated) |
11/6/2018-6/30/2019 (This motion supersedes the previous motion from 11/5/2018.) |
Replacing employee #2691 |
|
Angela Arpino |
1:1 Paraprofessional, 32.5 hours 08-30-08/bfn |
CS |
N/A |
3-7 |
$26,592 (with stipend) |
4/23/2019 - 6/30/2019 |
Replacing employee #3275 |
|
Kimberly Felber |
Leave Replacement Grade 4 Teacher 02-30-22/amx |
CS |
BA |
1 |
$57,995 (prorated) |
1/2/2019 - on or about 5/13/2019 |
Replacing employee #1128 |
C.2. Crisis Prevention Intervention Repeat Training Instructor Stipend 2018-2019
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff as Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Instructor. Each staff member will be reimbursed at the WTEA contract rate $50.00 per hour. For a total cost shall not to exceed $175.00.
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Course |
Staff Member |
Date |
Prep hours |
Instructor Hours |
Total Cost |
|
CPI Repeat Training |
Rebecca Hartman |
5/23/2019 |
3.5 hours |
Within contract day paid for prep only |
$175.00 |
C.3. Leave Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following leave requests:
|
Employee ID |
Paid/Unpaid |
|
#0633 |
FMLA - 5/3/2019 through 6/30/2019 (paid) |
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#2055 |
FMLA - 2/28/2019 through 5/24/2019 (paid) Extended leave - 5/27/2019 through 6/30/2019 (paid) (This motion supersedes the previous motion approved 3/11/2019.) |
|
#1715 |
FMLA - 4/23/2019 through on or about 5/8/2019 (paid) |
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#1128 |
FMLA - 10/29/2018 - through 1/28/2019 (paid) Extended Leave - 1/29/2019 through 5/13/2019 (paid) (This motion supersedes the previous motion approved 3/11/2019) |
C.4. Retirement/Resignation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the retirement/resignations
of the following staff:
|
Name |
Position |
Location |
Retirement/ Resignation |
Dates of Service |
|
Harriet Stambaugh |
Nurse |
WS |
Retirement |
9/1/1998 - 6/30/2019 |
|
Keith Robbins |
Grade 4 Teacher |
ALT |
Resignation |
9/1/2017 - 6/30/2019 |
C.5. Substitute Teacher
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following to be appointed as substitute teacher for the 2018-2019 school year.
|
Name |
|
Allisandra Lamhing |
C.6. Long Term Substitute
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following individuals as Long Term Substitutes:
|
Name |
Effective Date |
Replacing Employee # |
|
Christina Mancino |
2/28/2019 - 6/30/2019 |
#2055 |
|
Eileen Sebor |
4/10/2019 - 6/30/2019 (This motion supersedes the previous motion approved 4/8/2019.) |
#3219 |
|
Samantha Ferreira |
4/22/2019 - 6/30/2019 |
#2930 |
|
Allisandra Lamhing |
5/3/2019 - 6/30/2019 |
#0633 |
C.7. Transfer of Staff
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transfer/change in
assignment of the following district staff:
|
Name |
From |
To |
Degree |
Salary /Step |
Effective Date |
Discussion |
|
Rebecca Sutherland |
Special Education Teacher, CS 02-30-19/bha |
Grade 1 Teacher, CS 02-30-22/acl |
MA |
$68,981 Step - 9 |
6/3/2019 - 6/30/2019 |
Replacing employee #2574 |
|
Mary Cagnetta |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional, ALT 08-40-15/bes |
Secretary, ALT 03-40-07/akh |
N/A |
$51,259 Step 1-2 |
7/1/2019 - 6/30/2020 |
Replacing employee #2152 |
C.8. Warren Middle School Musical
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following personnel and stipend in the amount of $1,470 in support of the Warren Middle School production:
● Assistant Director, Kelly Backus
C.9. Approval to Create Positions
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the creation of the following positions for 2019-2020:
|
Location |
Position |
Full-Time Equivalent |
|
Warren Middle School |
1:1 Paraprofessionals 08-33-08/biy |
2.0 FTE |
|
Warren Middle School |
Social Studies Teacher 02-33-22/aez |
0.5 FTE |
|
Warren Middle School |
Science Teacher 02-33-22/biw |
0.5 FTE |
|
Warren Middle School |
Special Education Teacher of Autism 02-33-19/bix |
1.0 FTE |
|
Woodland School |
Grade 2 Teacher 02-50-22/biz |
1.0 FTE |
C.10. Approval to Abolish Positions
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the abolishment of the following positions for reasons of declining enrollment for 2019-2020:
|
Location |
Position |
Full-Time Equivalent |
|
Warren Middle School |
Social Studies Teacher 02-33-22/afs |
1.0 FTE |
|
Warren Middle School |
Science Teacher 02-33-22/bdn |
1.0 FTE |
|
Warren Middle School |
Mathematics Teacher 02-33-22/aic |
1.0 FTE |
|
Warren Middle School |
English Language Arts Teacher 02-33-19/afy |
1.0 FTE |
|
Angelo L. Tomaso, Central, & Woodland Schools |
Spanish Teacher 02-50-22/azh |
0.4 FTE |
|
Angelo L. Tomaso School |
Kindergarten Teacher 02-40-22/atp |
1.0 FTE |
|
Angelo L. Tomaso School |
Grade 2 Teacher 02-40-22/acz |
1.0 FTE |
|
Woodland School |
Grade 1 Teacher 02-50-22/aea |
1.0 FTE |
|
Woodland School |
Grade 5 Teacher 02-50-22/bgp |
1.0 FTE |
D. Policy
D.1. Policy – Second Reading - FAILED
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the second reading of the following policy:
|
Number |
Name |
New/Revision |
Source of Changes |
|
5756 |
Transgender Students |
Revision |
SEA |
XIII. Unfinished Business
Warren School District Preschool - Mr. Franco discussed preschool financials.
XIV. New Business
● Board of Education Meeting Taping - Mrs. Zohn discussed the potential of taping Board of Education meetings. The matter will be discussed at a future board meeting.
● School Resource Officer - Mr. Brezee brought the matter up for discussion, with the desire to have it on a future Board of Education agenda as a discussion item. The role of Executive Session in the process was also discussed.
XV. Public Commentary (any topic)
● Meredith Landeau, Christy Drive, expressed her support for a School Resource Officer discussion.
● Heather Silver, Quail Run, asked additional questions regarding Capstone Judging.
● Danielle Lader, Briarwood Drive, asked additional questions regarding Capstone Judging.
XVI. Executive Session
● At 7:47 p.m. Mrs. Zohn moved the following:
WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A.10:4-11, permits the Board of Education to meet in closed session to discuss certain matters, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, the Board of Education adjourns to closed session to discuss:
specific prospective or current employees unless all who could be adversely affected request an open session
Action will not be taken upon return to public session;
the length of the meeting is anticipated to be approximately 20 minutes; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, the minutes of this closed session be made public when the need for confidentiality no longer exists.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and approved by unanimous voice vote.
On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mr. Bellmann, the Board reconvened in open session at 8:35 p.m.
XVII. Adjourn
On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mr. Bellmann, the meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
Minutes submitted by,
Patricia Leonhardt
Board Secretary
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