Minutes for November 25, 2019
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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, 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, Lisa DiMaggio,
Marc Franco, Ayanna Taylor-Venson, Patricia Zohn and David Brezee
Absent: Jeannine Sarosy
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 and executive session minutes of the October 28, 2019 Board Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Bellmann and approved by 9-0 roll-call vote.
V. Correspondence and Information
● Dr. Mingle reported on receipt of a land use variance request notice.
· HIB Information
|
Total # of Investigations: |
3 |
Total # of Determined Bullying Incidents: |
3 |
· Suspension Report
|
In School: |
0 |
Out of School: |
1 |
· Fire Drills
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| October 4 | October 2 | October 2 | October 3 | October 2 |
· Security Drills
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| October 22 | October 21 | October 24 | October 24 | October 22 |
| Lockdown | Lockdown | Lockdown | Lockdown | Lockdown |
VI. President's Remarks – Mr. David Brezee
● Mr. Brezee welcomed all to the meeting and remarked on the positive feedback regarding the Strategic Plan sessions; he looks forward to the next steps.
● Mr. Brezee congratulated Mr. Bisci, Mrs. DiMaggio and Mrs. Zohn on their election to the board.
● Mr. Brezee wished Jan Donlay well on her retirement (Item C.3.).
VII. Superintendent’s Remarks – Dr. Matthew Mingle
● Dr. Mingle thanked all involved in the compilation of the Capital Improvement Plan, which is on tonight’s agenda for approval.
● Dr. Mingle thanked Mr. Brezee for his storage and delivery of Lions Club Thanksgiving dinners.
● Dr. Mingle referred to a proposed meeting of Superintendents and Board of Education presidents for Watchung Hills Regional High School and its sending districts.
VIII. Presentation
● Presentation of the 2018-2019 Audit - Steven McDermott of Suplee, Clooney & Company presented the district’s audit, which contained no recommendations.
● Recognition of Service - Mr. Brezee presented a Resolution of Appreciation to Dr. Chand as the leaves the Warren Township Board of Education and joins the Watchung Hills Regional High School Board of Education.
IX. Discussion
● Goals Update - Dr. Mingle focused on the Strategic Plan process, both the steps which have already occurred and those planned for the near future.
X. Committee Reports
● Personnel/Negotiations Committee - Mrs. Taylor reported on the evening’s Personnel Committee, at which a new position was approved by the committee for presentation to the board.
● Finance, Operations, Security Committee - Mr. Bellmann reported on the recent Finance Operations and Security Committee at which project statuses, the 2018-2019 audit, the Capital Improvement Plan and a review of Summer Fun financials were discussed.
XI. Public Commentary (agenda items only)
Note on public input at BOE meetings: Board Policy #0167, adopted on June 18, 2018, provides for public participation in Board of Education meetings. Such participation is governed by the following rules:
- A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by an announcement of his/her name, address, and group affiliation, if applicable;
- Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to three minutes’ duration. If necessary, the public comment portion of the meeting may be extended fifteen minutes with Board approval;
- No participant may speak more than once on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard;
- All statements, questions, or inquiries shall be directed to the presiding officer and any questions or inquiries directed by a participant to another Board member shall be redirected to the presiding officer who shall determine if such statement, question, or inquiry shall be addressed by the presiding officer on behalf of the Board;
The portion of the meeting during which participation of the public is invited shall be limited to fifteen minutes (limit may be adjusted at the discretion of the presiding officer as circumstances dictate).
N/A
XII. Items for Board Consideration/Action
Mr. Franco made a motion to table motion A.4. until after the meeting’s Executive Session. Mr. Bellmann seconded the motion to table and the motion passed by a 8-0 roll-call vote.
Mr. Franco asked questions regarding motion D.1.
On motion by Mrs. DiMaggio, seconded by Mr. Bellmann, the consent items A.1., through A.3., B.1. through B.11., C.1. through C.13., and D.1. were approved by a 8-0 roll-call vote.
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 October 28, 2019
A.2. Field Trip Destinations
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the following field trip destination for the 2019-2020 School Year:
● Museum of Early Trades and Crafts - Madison, NJ
● Mount Saint Mary Academy - Watchung, NJ
A.3. Home Instruction
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves up to 10 hours per week of home instruction for the following:
a. Student #8076834857, beginning December 9, 2019, for three weeks, at a rate of $50 per hour, at a cost not to exceed $1,500.
b. Student #6951876656, beginning December 2, 2019 for four weeks, at a rate of $50 per hour, at a cost not to exceed $2,000.
A.4. Settlement Resolution - TABLED
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the OAL
Docket # 07406-2019 S for Student #7023184093.
B. Finance/Operations/Transportation
B.1. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the month of November 2019 in the amount of $3,866,411.99.
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 October 2019; and
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on October 31, 2019:
|
FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
|
(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$10,974,661.55 |
$1,063,861.93 |
|
|
(10) General Current Expense |
$38,614.00 |
||
|
(11) Current Expense |
$2,623,539.73 |
||
|
(12) Capital Outlay |
$57,050.54 |
||
|
(13) Special Schools |
$18,538.43 |
||
|
(20) Special Revenue Fund |
($123,007.63) |
$47,398.22 |
$0.00 |
|
(30) Capital Projects Fund |
$4,794,095.17 |
($846,787.82) |
($1,763,502.48) |
|
(40) Debt Service Fund |
$60,336.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS |
$15,706,085.09 |
$1,938,353.10 |
($699,640.55) |
|
(60) Milk Fund |
$15,952.45 |
$ (26,000.00) |
$ 5,198.02 |
|
(61) Juice and Water Fund |
$5,774.35 |
$ (11,000.00) |
$ 1,811.56 |
|
TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS |
$21,726.80 |
($37,000.00) |
$7,009.58 |
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 the Month of October 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 6422:
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TO: |
FROM: |
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|
1. |
11-000-222-600-030-00-10 |
Library Supplies - Renovations - CS |
11-000-261-420-030-00-03 |
Library Renovations - CS |
$769 |
|
2. |
11-000-222-600-035-00-10 |
Library Supplies - Renovations- MHS |
11-000-261-420-030-00-03 |
Library Renovations - CS |
$1,534 |
|
3. |
11-000-222-600-035-00-10 |
Library Supplies - Renovations- MHS |
11-000-261-420-035-00-04 |
Library Renovations - MHS |
$2,303 |
|
4. |
11-000-222-600-035-00-10 |
Library Supplies - Renovations- MHS |
12-120-100-730-035-00-00 |
Library Renovations - Equip. - MHS |
$9,125 |
|
5. |
11-000-222-600-035-00-10 |
Library Supplies - Renovations- MHS |
12-120-100-730-040-00-00 |
Library Renovations - Equip. - ALT |
$8,641 |
|
6. |
11-000-222-600-040-00-10 |
Library Supplies - Renovations - ALT |
11-190-100-610-040-05-10 |
Instructional Supplies - ALT |
$1,760 |
|
7. |
11-000-222-600-040-00-10 |
Library Supplies - Renovations - ALT |
12-120-100-730-040-00-00 |
Library Renovations - Equip. - ALT |
$34,674 |
|
8. |
11-000-222-600-040-00-10 |
Library Supplies - Renovations - ALT |
12-120-100-730-050-00-00 |
Library Renovations - Equip. - WS |
$7,538 |
|
9. |
11-000-222-600-050-00-10 |
Library Supplies - Renovations - WS |
11-000-261-420-050-00-06 |
Library Renos - WS |
$2,306 |
|
10. |
11-000-222-600-050-00-10 |
Library Supplies - Renovations - WS |
12-120-100-730-050-00-00 |
Library Renovations - Equip. - WS |
$22,931 |
|
11. |
11-000-230-630-000-01-00 |
BOE - Meeting Supplies |
11-000-230-610-000-01-00 |
Administration - Supplies |
$55 |
|
12. |
11-000-251-100-000-01-00 |
Salaries - Business Office |
11-000-262-100-000-09-00 |
Salaries - Custodians |
$5,213 |
|
13. |
11-190-100-610-033-07-10 |
Instructional Supplies - MS |
11-000-221-600-033-12-00 |
Curriculum Supplies - MS |
$600 |
|
14. |
11-190-100-610-033-07-10 |
Instructional Supplies - MS |
11-000-221-600-035-12-00 |
Curriculum Supplies - MHS |
$527 |
|
15. |
11-213-100-101-030-03-00 |
Salaries - RC Teachers - CS |
11-230-100-101-030-03-00 |
Salaries - Basic Skills - CS |
$5,545 |
|
16. |
11-213-100-101-033-07-00 |
Salaries - RC Teachers - MS |
11-204-100-101-033-07-00 |
Salaries - LLD - MS |
$96,287 |
|
17. |
11-213-100-101-050-06-00 |
Salaries - RC Teachers - WS |
11-230-100-101-050-06-00 |
Salaries - Basic Skills - WS |
$2,416 |
|
18. |
11-214-100-101-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Autism - MS |
11-230-100-101-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Basic Skills - MS |
$9,779 |
|
19. |
11-214-100-500-030-08-00 |
Autism - Other Purchased Svcs.- CS |
11-214-100-610-030-08-00 |
Autism Supplies - CS |
$288 |
|
20. |
11-219-100-320-033-08-00 |
Special Ed - Home Instruction - Purchased Services - MS |
11-000-219-800-030-08-00 |
CST - Dues & Membership - CS |
$800 |
|
21. |
11-219-100-320-033-08-00 |
Special Ed - Home Instruction - Purchased Services - MS |
11-000-219-800-033-08-00 |
CST - Dues & Membership - MS |
$800 |
|
22. |
11-219-100-320-033-08-00 |
Special Ed - Home Instruction - Purchased Services - MS |
11-000-219-800-035-08-00 |
CST - Dues & Membership - MHS |
$800 |
|
23. |
11-219-100-320-033-08-00 |
Special Ed - Home Instruction - Purchased Services - MS |
11-000-219-800-040-08-00 |
CST - Dues & Membership - ALT |
$800 |
|
24. |
11-219-100-320-033-08-00 |
Special Ed - Home Instruction - Purchased Services - MS |
11-000-219-800-050-08-00 |
CST - Dues & Membership - WS |
$800 |
|
25. |
12-120-100-730-030-00-00 |
Library Renovations - Equip. - CS |
12-120-100-730-035-00-00 |
Library Renovations - Equip. - MHS |
$2,324 |
|
26. |
12-130-100-730-033-07-00 |
Instructional Equipment - MS |
11-190-100-610-033-11-01 |
Supplies - Instruct. Hardware - MS |
$7,590 |
B.4. Travel Approval
Whereas, in accordance with State of New Jersey School District Accountability Act (A-5) and the Warren Township Schools’ Policy 6471-School District Travel, travel by school district employees and Board of Education members must be approved in advance.
Now Therefore Be It RESOLVED, the Warren Township Schools Board of Education approves the following expenses for faculty, staff, administrators, and board members for seminars, conferences and workshops. The expense includes travel costs, if applicable:
|
Name |
School |
Workshop/ Conference |
Location |
Month/Yr |
Cost |
|
Derek Ressa |
District |
Preparing for Special Education Mediation and Due Process Hearings |
Monroe |
Dec 2019 |
$169 |
|
Linnea Middleton |
MH |
Professional Education Systems Institute - Autism De-Escalate Meltdowns and Diffuss Explosive Behaviors in Children and Adolescents |
Edison |
Dec 2019 |
$235 |
|
Deborah Yankowicz |
MH |
Professional Education Systems Institute - Autism De-Escalate Meltdowns and Diffuss Explosive Behaviors in Children and Adolescents |
Edison |
Dec 2019 |
$228 |
|
Beatrice Schwarzkopf |
MS |
Professional Education Systems Institute - Autism De-Escalate Meltdowns and Diffuss Explosive Behaviors in Children and Adolescents |
Edison |
Dec 2019 |
$258 |
|
Rebecca Hartman |
CS |
Professional Education Systems Institute - Autism De-Escalate Meltdowns and Diffuss Explosive Behaviors in Children and Adolescents |
Edison |
Dec 2019 |
$257 |
|
Elizabeth Maag |
MH |
New Jersey Conference for Kindergarten Teachers |
Atlantic City |
Feb 2020 |
$479 |
|
Meredith Fishelman |
MH |
New Jersey Conference for Kindergarten Teachers |
Atlantic City |
Feb 2020 |
$545 |
|
Kelly Stankiewicz |
MH |
Professional Education Systems Institute - Play Therapy |
Online |
Dec 2019 |
$200 |
|
Stacey Hann-Modugno |
District |
New Jersey Techspo 2020 |
Atlantic City |
Jan 2020 |
$670 |
|
Alison Tugya |
CS |
New Jersey Techspo 2020 |
Atlantic City |
Jan 2020 |
$749 |
|
Emily Niclas |
WS |
Zooming In: Strategies for Concrete Learners |
Lakewood |
Dec 2019 |
$299 |
|
Danielle Buzby |
MS |
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - First Aid Instructor Certification |
Metuchen |
Jan 2020 |
$373 |
|
Michele Lepore |
MS |
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - First Aid Instructor Certification |
Metuchen |
Jan 2020 |
$379 |
|
Lauren Valera |
WS |
Practical Co-Teaching Strategies to Effectively Support Your English Language Learners in Inclusive Classrooms (Grades K-8) |
West Orange |
Dec 2019 |
$387 |
|
Susan Jackson |
ALT |
New Jersey Association of School Librarians 2019 Fall Conference |
East Brunswick |
Dec 2019 |
$200 |
|
Sean Mealey |
MS |
New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Annual Conference |
Long Branch |
Feb 2020 |
$360 |
|
Michelle Zgombic |
CS |
New Jersey Educational Computing Cooperative: 34th Annual Educational Technology Conference |
Montclair |
Jan 2020 |
$330 |
|
Alexandra Pranzo |
WS |
Decrease Attention-Getting and Tantrum Behaviors; Practical Solutions |
West Orange |
Jan 2020 |
$279 |
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. Capital Improvement Plan
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the district’s
proposed 2020 - 2023 Capital Improvement Plan.
B.6. CJ Pride Participation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the district’s participation in CJ Pride for the 2019-2020 School Year at cost of $2,000.
B.7. Transportation for Out of District Students
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a transportation contract with Somerset County Educational Services Commission for 2019-2020 school year transportation for out of district students as follows:
|
Contractor |
School |
Student Id |
Cost |
|
SCESC |
PG Chambers |
5275815264, 8009989713 and 3138342376 |
$83,194.78 |
(This motion reflects additional student ridership and supersedes the P.G. Chambers transportation motion on the board’s September 3, 2019 agenda.)
B.8. Acceptance of the audit for the 2018-2019 School Year
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has engaged Suplee Clooney & Company of Westfield, NJ, to audit the district's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019, in compliance with N.J.S.A.18A:23-1 et seq, and,
WHEREAS, this audit has been completed and the CAFR filed with the State Department of Education and submitted to the Warren Township Board of Education along with a synopsis of the audit report and recommendations, which synopsis and recommendations are available for public review, and,
WHEREAS, pertinent results of operations during the 2018-2019 school year are:
|
School Year 2018-2019 |
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|
REVENUES |
Final Budget |
Actual |
|
Local Sources |
$ 40,590,191 |
$ 41,076,498 |
|
State Sources* |
$ 1,656,048 |
$ 8,825,707 |
|
Federal Sources |
$ - |
$ - |
|
TOTAL |
$ 42,246,239 |
$ 49,902,205 |
|
EXPENDITURES |
||
|
Regular Instruction |
$ 11,886,666 |
$ 11,715,473 |
|
Special Education |
$ 4,462,621 |
$ 4,359,357 |
|
Other Instruction |
$ 1,788,031 |
$ 1,765,291 |
|
Undistributed Expenditures* |
$ 24,468,704 |
$ 30,189,603 |
|
Total General Expenses(A1-4) |
$ 42,606,022 |
$ 48,029,724 |
|
Capital Outlay |
$ 2,246,160 |
$ 1,347,410 |
|
Special Schools |
$ 264,799 |
$ 264,700 |
|
Transfer of Funds to Charter School |
$ 36,8520 |
$ 27,639 |
|
TOTAL |
$ 45,153,833 |
$ 49,669,483 |
|
OTHER SOURCES/USES |
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|
Transfer in from Capital Projects |
$ - |
$ - |
|
Transfer to Capital Projects |
$ - |
$ - |
|
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) |
$ 232,721 |
|
|
Fund Balance July 1, 2018 |
$ 9,249,993 |
|
|
Fund Balance June 30, 2019 |
$ - |
$ 9,482,714 |
|
Analysis of Fund Balance |
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|
Reserved |
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|
Excess Surplus- subsequent year's expenditures (2019-2020) |
$ 460,000 |
|
|
Excess Surplus (2020-2021) |
$ 461,000 |
|
|
Emergency Reserve Account |
$ 11,659 |
|
|
Maintenance Reserve Account |
$ 180,775 |
|
|
Capital Reserve Account |
$ 6,443,494 |
|
|
Encumbrances |
$ 861,924 |
|
|
TOTAL** (Undesignated Fund Balance) |
$ 1,063,862 |
|
|
*Majority of variance due to State’s TPAF FICA reimbursement and payments to pension ($6,959,987) |
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|
**Allowable Undesignated Fund Balance |
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|
2% of 2018-19 General Fund Expenditures |
$ 854,190 |
|
|
NP Transportation |
$ 39,730 |
|
|
Excess Extraordinary Aid |
$ 169,942 |
|
|
$ 1,063,862 |
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Sources: Audit Report Exhibit C-1 and Auditor's Management Report |
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Now therefore be it,
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the report, notes the following recommendations, and directs that appropriate corrective action be taken:
Recommendation: None
Corrective Action: None
B.9. Furniture and Carpeting Purchasing - Library Renovations
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following purchases for the library renovation project:
|
Vendor |
Contract |
Total Cost |
|
Arcadia |
NJ State Contract #G2004-A81706 |
$10,620.60 $10,351.75 |
|
ERG |
NJ State Contract #G2004-A81618 |
$19,707.24 $19,671.28 |
|
Haskell |
NJ State Contract #G2004-A81716 |
$8,402.40 |
|
Media Technologies |
ESCNJ 17/18 - 16 |
$169,761.16 |
|
Smith System |
ESCNJ 17/18 - 16 |
$11,313.84 $12,477.94 |
|
Trendway |
NJ State Contract #G2004-A81642 |
$3,841.04 |
|
KI |
ESCNJ 17/18 - 16 |
$240.93 |
|
CLC-MJ/TMC |
ESCNJ 17/18 - 16 |
$93,823.34 $91,732.62 |
|
CLC |
NA |
$1,742.00 |
|
Gillespie Group |
ESCNJ #19/20-05 |
$17,293.93 |
|
Gillespie Group |
NA |
$17,640.00 |
|
Allstate Office Interiors |
NA |
$18,273.40 |
|
Yogibo |
NA |
$634.14 |
|
TOTAL |
$354,386.48 $354,422.59 |
(This motion supersedes previous motion dated October 7, 2019.)
B.10. Joint Agreement between CCESC and Warren Township BOE
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves entering into a General Services contract between Camden County Educational Services Commission (CCESC) and the Warren Township Board of Education, with an associated 5% administrative fee.
B.11. Middle School Partial Roof Replacement Project - Rejection of Bids
WHEREAS, the Warren Township School District solicited bids for its Middle School Partial Roof Replacement Project as authorized by the Warren Township Board of Education (“Board”) at its July 15, 2019 meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Project was properly advertised to prospective bidders in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4; and
WHEREAS, on Friday, November 15, 2019 the Board received bids in accordance with N.J.S.A.18A:18A-1, et seq.;
HOWEVER, whereas the lowest bidder withdrew its bid, the next two lowest bids had material defects and all other bidders were above the project’s budget; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-22, a Board may reject all bids for one of a specified list of reasons which includes the lowest bid exceeding the cost estimate;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby rejects all bids for the reasons as noted above, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the project be re-bid and published and distributed pursuant to New Jersey Public Contract Laws, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1, et seq
C. Personnel/Student Services
C.1. Resignation - Board of Education
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the resignation of Board of Education member Dr. Naresh Chand, with gratitude for his service to the Warren Township students, effective December 31, 2019.
C.2. Substitute Teachers/Nurses
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following to be appointed as substitute teachers/nurses for the 2019-2020 school year.
|
Name |
|
Austin Wimbush |
|
Laura Thomasey |
|
Mary Buccarelli (Nurse) |
|
Barbara Savage (Nurse) |
C.3. Retirement/Resignation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the retirement/resignations of the following staff:
|
Name |
Position |
Location |
Retirement/ Resignation |
Dates of Service |
|
Emily Puhak |
1:1 Paraprofessional 08-33-08/bis |
MS |
Resignation |
9/1/2013 - 12/13/2019 |
|
Jan Donlay |
Transportation Coordinator 04-00-24/bgw |
District |
Retirement |
10/26/2012 - 7/31/2020 |
C.4. Warren Staff Academy Courses Instructor Stipend 2019-2020
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff for reimbursement as an Instructor. Each instructor will be reimbursed at the WTEA contractual rate $50.00 per hour. The total cost shall not exceed $2,300.00
|
Name |
Course |
Date |
Prep Hours |
Instructor Hours |
Cost Total |
|
Rebecca Hartman |
Behavior Management & De-escalation |
Dec 12, 2019 and Feb 20, 2020 |
2 |
2 |
$200 |
|
Melissa Smolenski |
Beyond Conferring: Addressing Student Needs Such as “Grammar Gaps” Through Goal Setting, Strategy Groups and Assessment |
Dec 9 and 11, 2019 Jan 13 and 15, 2020 Feb 3 and 5, 2020 |
9 |
3 |
$600 |
|
Cheryl Plager |
Social Studies Learning Strand |
Jan 8, 29, and Feb 12, 2020 |
9 |
3 |
$600 |
|
Nancy Andrews |
i-Ready |
Jan 14,15, 21 and 22, 2020 |
6 |
2 |
$400 |
|
Carol Brown |
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Personality |
Jan 13, 2020 |
4.5 |
1.5 |
$300 |
|
MaryEllen Weaver |
Classroom Mindset: Build a Culture of Student Success |
Dec 12 and 19, 2019 |
2 |
2 |
$200 |
C.5. Long Term Substitute
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following individual as a Long Term Substitute:
|
Name |
Effective Date |
Replacing Employee # |
|
Christina Mancino |
11/12/2019 through 2/2/2020 |
#1464 |
C.6. Leave Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following leave requests:
|
Employee ID |
Paid/Unpaid |
|
#3159 |
FMLA - April 13, 2020 through May 15, 2020 (paid) FMLA - May 18, 2020 through June 30, 2020 (unpaid) |
|
#3122 |
FMLA - September 3, 2019 through October 7, 2019 (paid) FMLA - October 8, 2019 through November 22, 2019 (unpaid) Extended Leave - November 25, 2019 through December 1, 2019 (unpaid) (This motion supersedes previous motion dated October 28, 2019.) |
|
#3218 |
FMLA - April 13, 2020 through May 18, 2020 (paid) FMLA - May 19, 2020 through June 30, 2020 (unpaid) NJFLA - August 31, 2020 through October 16, 2020 (unpaid) |
|
#2217 |
FMLA - December 11, 2019 through January 27, 2020 (paid) |
|
#2717 |
FMLA (Intermittent) - 6/5/2019 through on or about 10/24/2019 (paid) Extended Leave (Intermittent) 10/25/2019 through 11/18/2019 (paid) (This motion supersedes previous motion dated June 6, 2019.) |
|
#1467 |
FMLA - November 25, 2019 - December 9, 2019 (paid) |
C.7. Nursing Plans
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the 2019-2020 Nursing Plans for Angelo L. Tomaso School, Central School, Mount Horeb School, Woodland School and Warren Middle School.
C.8. CPR Certification of Instructors Stipend
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff for a stipend for their participation in CPR Instructor Certification at Community Safety Consultants on January 20 and 25, 2020. Each of the staff will be paid at the WTEA contract rate of $20.00 per hour, due to the fact that these courses are outside contract hours, for a total cost not to exceed $440.
|
Staff Member |
Dates |
Total Hours |
Cost Total |
|
Danielle Buzby |
January 20 and 25, 2020 |
11 |
$220 |
|
Michele Lepore |
January 20 and 25, 2020 |
11 |
$220 |
C.9. 2019-2020 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 the needs of identified students in the district’s Title I school(s), which are Central and Mt. Horeb Schools, at a total cost not to exceed $40,800. Cost to be fully funded by ESEA Title I.
|
Name |
|
Brielle Crowe |
|
Allison Hecht |
|
Catherine Maguire |
C.10. Custodial Substitutes
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following as a Substitute Custodians for the 2019-2020 school year at the approved substitute custodian pay rate.
|
Name |
|
Arcania Almonte |
|
Ester Serrano |
C.11. Transfer/Change in Assignment
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transfer/change in
assignment of the following district staff:
|
Name |
Effective Date |
From |
To |
|
Rebecca Hartman |
9/1/2019 - 6/30/2020 |
School Psychologist CS 02-30-06/bbh - .2 MS 02-33-06/bbi - .2 MH 02-35--06/bbj - .2 ALT 02-40-06/bbk - .2 WS 02-50-06/bbi - .2 |
School Psychologist CS - 02-30-22-bjx - .6 MS - 02-33-22/bjy - .1 MH - 02-35-2/2bjz - .1 ALT - 02-40-22/bka - .1 WS - 02-50-22/bkb - .1 |
|
Edward Lee |
9/1/2019 - 6/30/2020 |
School Psychologist MH - 02-35-06/bbm - .6 WS - 02-50-06/bbn - .4 |
School Psychologist MH - 02-35-22bkc - .75 WS - 02-50-22/bkd - .25 |
|
Sara von Bartheld |
9/1/2019 - 6/30/2020 |
School Social Worker ALT - 02-40-06/azi - .4 WS - 02-50-06/azj - .4 |
School Social Worker ALT - 02-40-22/bkg - .5 WS - 02-50-22/bkh- .3 |
|
Michelle Barbagallo |
9/1/2019 - 6/30/2020 |
Occupational Therapist MH - 02-35-19/bbt - 1.0 |
Occupational Therapist CS - 02-30--22/bki - .4 MH - 02-35-22/bkl - .6 |
|
Elizabeth Bisson |
9/1/2019 - 6/30/2020 |
1:1 Paraprofessional ALT - 08-40-08/bfz 1.0 |
Paraprofessional ALT - 08-40-08/bkv - 1.0 |
|
Giuseppina Maccagnan |
9/1/2019 - 6/30/2020 |
Classroom Paraprofessional ALT - 08-40-08/bgj - 1.0 |
Paraprofessional - Seed program 08-40-08-/bkm - 1.0 |
|
Michaela Porras |
9/1/2019 - 6/30/2020 |
1:1 Paraprofessional ALT - 08-40-08/bgb - 1.0 |
1:1 Paraprofessional ALT - 08-40-08/bkn - .5 ALT - 08-40-08/bko - .5 |
|
Teresa Kuprat |
9/1/2019 - 6/30/2020 |
Paraprofessional - SEED program ALT - 08-40-08/bge - 1.0 |
Paraprofessional ALT - 08-40-08/bkp - 1.0 |
|
Angela Arpino |
9/1/2019 - 6/30/2020 |
1:1 Paraprofessional CS - 08-30-08/bfn - 1.0 |
Paraprofessional CS - 08-30-08/bkq - 1.0 |
|
Cheryl Kallio |
9/1/2019 - 6/30/2020 |
1:1 Paraprofessional MS - 08-33-08/biy - 1.0 |
Paraprofessional MS - 08-33-08/bkr - 1.0 |
|
Emily Puhak |
9/1/2019 - 6/30/2020 |
LLD Paraprofessional MS - 08-33-08/bis - 1.0 |
1:1 Paraprofessional MS - 08-33-08/biy - 1.0 |
|
Sarah Claxton |
9/1/2019 - 6/30/2020 |
Paraprofessional MS - 08-33-08/bin - 1.0 |
1:1 Paraprofessional MS - 08-33-08/bks - 1.0 |
|
MaryBeth Greco |
9/1/2019 - 6/30/2020 |
ASAP Reading Teacher ALT - 02-40-22/afh - 1.0 |
ASAP Reading Teacher ALT - 02-40-22/bkt- .75 WS -02-50-22/bku - .25 |
|
Lori Vigliotti |
9/1/2019 - 6/30/2020 |
Special Education Teacher MS - 02-33-19/bcx - 1.0 |
LLD Teacher WMS - 02-33-19/bkw - .5 Special Education Teacher WMS - 02-33-19/bkw - .5 |
|
Kimberly Felber |
8/28/2019 -12/31/2019 |
Leave Replacement Grade 1 Teacher |
Leave Replacement Grade 1 Teacher 02-30-22/bkk |
|
Kelsey Harcourt |
8/28/2019 - 1/7/2020 |
Leave Replacement School Counselor |
Leave Replacement School Counselor 02-33-23/bkj |
C.12. 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 |
|
CS |
School Psychologist 02-30-22/bjx |
.60 |
|
MS |
School Psychologist 02-33-22/bjy |
.10 |
|
MH |
School Psychologist 02-35-2/2bjz |
.10 |
|
ALT |
School Psychologist 02-40-22/bka |
.10 |
|
WS |
School Psychologist 02-50-22/bkb |
.10 |
|
MH |
School Psychologist 02-35-22bkc |
.75 |
|
WS |
School Psychologist 02-50-22/bkd |
.25 |
|
ALT |
School Social Worker 02-40-22/bkg |
.50 |
|
WS |
School Social Worker 02-50-22/bkh |
.30 |
|
CS |
Occupational Therapist 02-30--22/bki |
.40 |
|
MH |
Occupational Therapist 02-35-22/bkl |
.60 |
|
ALT |
Paraprofessional - SEED program 08-40-08-/bkm |
1.0 |
|
ALT |
1:1 Paraprofessional 08-40-08/bkn |
.50 |
|
ALT |
Classroom Paraprofessional 08-40-08/bko |
.50 |
|
ALT |
Classroom Paraprofessional 08-40-08/bkp |
1.0 |
|
CS |
Classroom Paraprofessional 08-30-08/bkq |
1.0 |
|
MS |
Classroom Paraprofessional 08-33-08/bkr |
1.0 |
|
MS |
Classroom Paraprofessional 08-33-08/biy |
1.0 |
|
MS |
1:1 Paraprofessional 08-33-08/bks |
1.0 |
|
ALT |
ASAP Reading 02-40-22/bkt |
.75 |
|
WS |
ASAP Reading 02-50-22/bku |
.25 |
|
ALT |
Classroom Paraprofessional 08-40-08/bkv |
1.0 |
|
MS |
Leave Replacement Counselor 02-33-23/bkj |
1.0 |
|
CS |
Leave Replacement Grade 1 Teacher 02-30-22/bkk |
1.0 |
C.13. Approval to Abolish Positions
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the abolishment of the following positions:
|
Location |
Position |
Full-Time Equivalent |
|
CS |
School Psychologist 02-30-06bbh |
.20 |
|
MS |
School Psychologist 02-33-06/bbi |
.20 |
|
MH |
School Psychologist 02-35-06/bbj |
.20 |
|
ALT |
School Psychologist 02-40-06/bbk |
.20 |
|
WS |
School Psychologist 02-50-06bbl |
.20 |
|
MH |
School Psychologist 02-35-06/bbm |
.60 |
|
WS |
School Psychologist 02-50-06/bbn |
.40 |
|
ALT |
School Social Worker 02-40-06-azi |
.40 |
|
WS |
School Social Worker 02-50-06/azj |
.40 |
|
District |
Occupational Therapist 02-35-19/bbt |
1.0 |
|
ALT |
1:1 Paraprofessional 08-40-08/bfz |
1.0 |
|
ALT |
Classroom Paraprofessional 08-40-08/bgj |
1.0 |
|
ALT |
1:1 Paraprofessional 08-40-08/bgb |
1.0 |
|
ALT |
Paraprofessional - SEED program 08-40-08/bge |
1.0 |
|
CS |
1:1 Paraprofessional 08-30-08/bfn |
1.0 |
|
MS |
1:1 Paraprofessional 08-33-03/bis |
1.0 |
|
MS |
Classroom Paraprofessional 08-33-08/bin |
1.0 |
|
ALT |
ASAP Reading Teacher 02-40-22/afh |
1.0 |
D. Policy
D.1. Policies – First Reading
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the first reading of the following policies:
|
Number |
Name |
New/Revision |
Source of Changes |
|
1642 |
Earned Sick Leave |
N |
SEA |
|
3159 |
Teaching Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities |
R |
SEA |
|
3218 |
Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (Teaching Staff Members) |
R |
SEA |
|
4218 |
Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (Support Staff Members) |
R |
SEA |
|
4219 |
Commercial Driver’s License Controlled Substance and Alcohol Use Testing |
R |
SEA |
|
6112 |
Reimbursement of Federal and Other Grant Expenditures |
R |
SEA |
|
8630 |
Bus Driver/Bus Aide Responsibility |
R |
SEA |
|
8670 |
Transportation of Special Needs Students |
R |
SEA |
|
9210 |
Parent Organizations |
R |
SEA |
|
9400 |
Media Relations |
R |
SEA |
XIII. Unfinished Business
N/A
XIV. New Business
N/A
XV. Public Commentary (any topic)
N/A
XVI. Executive Session
● At 7:34 p.m. Mrs. DiMaggio 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:
pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiation and/or matters of attorney-client privilege
Action may be taken upon return to public session;
the length of the meeting is anticipated to be approximately 5 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. DiMaggio, seconded by Mrs. Zohn, the Board reconvened in open session at 7:51 p.m.
On motion by Mrs. DiMaggio, seconded by Mrs. Zohn, on the following:
A.4. Settlement Resolution
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the OAL Docket
# 07406-2019 S for Student #7023184093.
The motion was approved by a 8-0 roll-call vote.
Dr. Mingle and Mrs. Leonhardt left at 7:52 p.m.
XVII. Executive Session
● At 7:53 p.m. Mrs. DiMaggio 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. The discussion is regarding the Superintendent’s contract.
Action will not be taken upon return to public session;
the length of the meeting is anticipated to be approximately 10 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. DiMaggio, seconded by Mrs. Zohn, the Board reconvened in open session at 8:10 p.m.
XVIII. Adjourn
On motion by Mrs.DiMaggio, seconded by Mr. Bellmann, the meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
Minutes submitted by,
Patricia Leonhardt
Board Secretary
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