Minutes for February 16, 2021
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Due to the public health crisis, the regular business meeting of the Board of Education was held this day virtually through the online Zoom platform. The Board of Education, administration and the public were present and participating through logon to that platform. 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
Marc Franco
Open Public Meeting Statement – Mrs. Leonhardt 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 6, 2021. 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. Franco led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. Roll Call
Present: Aaron Bellish, Mark Bisci, David Brezee, Lori Clar, Lisa DiMaggio,
Laura Keller, Todd Weinstein, Patricia Zohn and Marc Franco
Absent:
Also Present: Dr. Matthew Mingle, Superintendent, Patricia Leonhardt,
Board Secretary, and members of the public and press.
IV. Minutes
● Mr. Bisci moved the following:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the public session minutes of the January 25, 2021 Board Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and approved by a 9-0 roll-call vote.
V. Correspondence and Information
Dr. Mingle reported on the emails received regarding the district’s operating environment, which were evenly divided between support and lack of support of the district’s Return to School Plan.
· HIB Information
|
Total # of Investigations: |
0 |
Total # of Determined Bullying Incidents: |
0 |
· Suspension Report
|
In School: |
0 |
Out of School: |
0 |
· Fire Drills
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| Cohort A | Cohort A | Cohort A | Cohort A | Cohort A |
| January 19 | January 11 | (1) | January 12 | January 12 |
| Cohort B | Cohort B | Cohort B | Cohort B | Cohort B |
| January 13 | January 13 | (1) | January 13 | January 14 |
· Security Drills
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| Cohort A | Cohort A | Cohort A | Cohort A | Cohort A |
| 20-Jan | (2) | (1) | (2) | (2) |
Bomb Threat
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| Cohort B | Cohort B | Cohort B | Cohort B | Cohort B |
| 21-Jan | 27-Jan | (1) | 27-Jan | 27-Jan |
| Bomb Threat | Bomb Threat | Bomb Threat | Bomb Threat |
(1) Due to the health-related school closure effective January 19, 2021, drills were not conducted.
(2) Due to snow-related school closures, drills were not conducted.
VI. President's Remarks - Mr. Marc Franco
Mr. Franco noted that it is the desire of the board to return the students back to school full time. He spoke to the district’s trajectory as well as the challenges faced with each expansion.
Mr. Franco referenced the district’s adherence to the CDC guidelines and compared the district’s in person attendance percentages to other districts.
Mr. Franco thanked the district’s administration, parents, students and staff for all of their efforts.
VII. Superintendent’s Remarks - Dr. Matthew Mingle
Dr. Mingle congratulated the Middle School Quiz Bowl Team, which won the Middle School Eastern Seaboard Academic Challenge.
Dr. Mingle also congratulated the twenty-four eighth graders who are Scholastic Art and Writing Competition award winners.
Dr. Mingle referenced motions A.3. and A.4. which signify staff who will be paying tuition so that their own children can attend district schools.
Lastly, Dr. Mingle congratulated Dr. Simone Miller upon earning her doctorate.
VIII. Presentations
● Return to School Update - Dr. Mingle provided an update of progress to date and planned expansion of student in-person attendance.
IX. Discussion
The board discussed the Return to School plans including the need for empathetic behavior toward parent voices, clarified the process and timeline, and discussed the behind the scenes processes.
X. Public Commentary (presentation 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;
- When the Board of Education is conducting its meetings either virtually or in a hybrid environment, members of the public may also submit comments no later than 9:00 AM the day of the board meeting via email to BA@warrentboe.org or hardcopy mail to the district office.
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).
The following members of the public provided input and asked questions regarding the district’s Return to School Plan:
● Heather Silver, Quail Run
● Adam Silver, Quail Run
● Nelly Pucci, Washington Valley Road
● Mark Pucci, Washington Valley Road
● Shefali Tejani, Aspen Court
● Kyle Kingman, Hillcrest Boulevard
Upon notice that this Public Commentary portion of the meeting had reached 15 minutes,
Mr. Bisci made the following motion:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves to extend Public Commentary an additional 15 minutes.
Seconded by Mr. Franco, the consent item was approved by a 9-0 voice vote.
● Michael Minieri, Mundy Lane
● Angela Ryder, Mountainview Road
● Rosa Krause, Holly Drive
● Nancy Andrews, Teacher/WTEA President
● Philip Jones, Teacher/WTEA Vice President
● Meruka Hazari, Skyline Drive
Upon notice that this Public Commentary portion of the meeting had reached 15 minutes,
Mr. Bisci made the following motion:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves to extend Public Commentary an additional 15 minutes.
Seconded by Mr. Franco, the consent item was approved by a 9-0 voice vote.
● Shaun Fine, Quill Pen Way
● Alina Bergners, Casale Drive South
● Meredith Landau, Christy Drive
● Linda Draper, Briarwood Drive East
● Jennifer Armao, Briarwood Drive East
● Rachel Singleton, Deerwood Trail West
Upon notice that this Public Commentary portion of the meeting had reached 15 minutes,
Mr. Bisci made the following motion:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves to extend Public Commentary an additional 15 minutes.
Seconded by Mr. Franco, the consent item was approved by a 9-0 voice vote.
● Gretchen Minieri, Mundy Lane
● Mariette Dzeletovic, King George Road
● Scott Walker, Deerwood Trail West
● Melissa Morano, Ellsworth Drive
● Heather Silver, Quail Run
● Nelly Pucci, Washington Valley Road
Upon notice that this Public Commentary portion of the meeting had reached 15 minutes,
Mr. Bisci made the following motion:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves to extend Public Commentary to allow two remaining community members in the queue to comment.
Seconded by Mr. Franco, the consent item was approved by a 9-0 voice vote.
● Mark Pucci, Washington Valley Road
● Shefali Tejani, Aspen Court
The Board of Education hereby requests that Dr. Mingle institute a survey, with parental participation required for Genesis access, to gauge parental support for reduction of student distancing from CDC guidelines of six feet to three feet, if it enabled students’ return to school five days a week.
On motion by Mr. Franco, seconded by Mr. Bisci, motion was approved by a 8-0-1 roll-call vote. (Mrs. Zohn abstained.)
Dr. Mingle responded to the array of questions.
XI. Committee Reports
● Finance, Operations and Security Committee - Mr. Brezee reported on the February 8th meeting at which traffic beacons, Middle School paving project, insurance broker, potential referendum, a data review, EOY balances and the 2021-2022 budget were discussed.
● Ad Hoc Return to School - Dr. Mingle reported on the February 10th meeting which included Kevin Sumner of Middlebrook Health. The committee discussed a variety of Return to School topics and planning and expansion steps.
● Curriculum, Communications and Technology Committee - Mrs. DiMaggio reported on the January 25th meeting at which student achievement, community engagement and student standardized testing were discussed.
XII. Discussion
● 2021-2022 Budget - Mr. Brezee brought up for discussion the proposed budget which is currently predicated on a 2% tax levy increase and allowing banked cap to expire.
XIII. 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;
- When the Board of Education is conducting its meetings either virtually or in a hybrid environment, members of the public may also submit comments no later than 9:00 AM the day of the board meeting via email to BA@warrentboe.org or hardcopy mail to the district office.
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).
● Adam Silver, Quail Run, spoke to COVID federal monies.
● Nelly Pucci, Washington Valley Road, spoke to parent supported supplemental learning.
● Mark Pucci, Washington Valley Road, discussed federal COVID monies and the Middle School.
● Heather Silver, Quail Run, spoke to prioritization of board meeting topics and Return to School topics.
● Rachel Singleton, Deerwood Trail West, discussed learning loss.
● Michael Minieri, Mundy Lane, discussed community support and standardized testing.
● Mariette Dzeletovic, King George Road, discussed the referendum.
Dr. Mingle responded to the array of questions and topics.
XIV. Items for Board Consideration/Action
Mrs. DiMaggio congratulated all retirees, especially Mrs. Baker.
Mr. Brezee asked a question regarding motion B.7.
On motion by Mr. Bisci, seconded by Mr. Franco, the consent items A.1., through A.7., B.1., through B.7., C.1., through C.12., and D.1., were approved by a 9-0 roll-call vote.
The Superintendent recommends that it be:
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 January 25, 2021.
A.2. School Safety Data System (SSDS) Summary Report
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the SSDS Summary Report submitted by the Superintendent for the Report Period 1 of the 2020-2021 school year.
A.3. Tuition Contract
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a tuition contract with the
parents of Student (TBD#1) for attendance at Central School, effective September 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, at a monthly cost of $424.50
A.4. Tuition Contract
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a tuition contract with the
parents of Student (TBD#2) for attendance at Central School, effective September 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, at a monthly cost of $424.50
A.5. Return to School Plan
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the revised Return to School plan and authorizes its submission to the New Jersey Department of Education.
A.6. Bedside Instruction
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the bedside instruction through Silvergate Prep for Student #7674803877, beginning February 1, 2021, at an hourly rate of $40, at a cost not to exceed $1,600.
A.7. Bedside Instruction
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the bedside instruction through Learn Well for Student #8842603733 beginning February 10, 2021, at an hourly rate of $39.75, at a cost not to exceed $4,240.
B. Finance/Operations/Transportation
B.1. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the month of February 2021 in the amount of $3,759,757.44.
B.2. Budget Transfers for Month of January 2021
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. |
11-000-291-241-000-00-00 |
Retirement Contributions - PERS |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$93,345 |
|
2. |
11-110-100-101-030-03-00 |
Salaries - Kindergarten Teachers - CS |
11-000-222-100-030-03-02 |
Salaries - Librarian - CS |
$25,110 |
|
3. |
11-110-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries- Kindergarten Teachers- MH |
11-000-222-100-035-04-02 |
Salaries - Librarian - MHS |
$25,110 |
|
4. |
11-110-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries- Kindergarten Teachers- ALT |
11-000-222-100-040-05-02 |
Salaries - Librarian - ALT |
$24,750 |
|
5. |
11-110-100-101-050-06-00 |
Salaries - Kindergarten Teachers- WS |
11-000-222-100-050-06-02 |
Salaries - Librarian - WS |
$15,085 |
|
6. |
11-120-100-101-030-03-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - CS |
11-230-100-101-030-03-00 |
Salaries - Basic Skills Teachers - CS |
$130,400 |
|
7. |
11-120-100-101-030-03-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - CS |
11-230-100-101-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Basic Skills Teachers - MS |
$81,700 |
|
8. |
11-120-100-101-030-03-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - CS |
11-230-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Basic Skills Teachers- MHS |
$13,300 |
|
9. |
11-120-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers- MHS |
11-230-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Basic Skills Teachers- MHS |
$96,500 |
|
10. |
11-120-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - ALT |
11-230-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Basic Skills Teachers- MHS |
$44,000 |
|
11. |
11-120-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - ALT |
11-230-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Basic Skills Teachers - ALT |
$256,000 |
|
12. |
11-120-100-101-050-06-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - WS |
11-230-100-101-050-06-00 |
Salaries - Basic Skills Teachers - WS |
$170,000 |
|
13. |
11-130-100-101-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Grades 6-8 Teachers - MS |
11-213-100-101-030-03-00 |
Salaries - RC Teachers - CS |
$120,000 |
|
14. |
11-130-100-101-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Grades 6-8 Teachers - MS |
11-213-100-101-033-07-00 |
Salaries - RC Teachers - MS |
$17,000 |
|
15. |
12-120-100-730-050-06-00 |
Instructional Equipment - WS |
11-190-100-610-050-06-10 |
Instructional Supplies - WS |
$4,307 |
B.3. Sale of Obsolete Items
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education declares as obsolete the following items:
|
Category |
Models - All Dell, except as otherwise noted |
Total inventory |
|
Laptops |
Dell Latitude 5530 |
83 |
|
Dell Latitude 5520 |
78 |
|
|
Dell Latitude 5430 |
32 |
|
|
Dell Latitude D520 |
1 |
|
|
Dell Latitude 5510 |
2 |
|
|
Dell Latitude 5440 |
5 |
|
|
Desktops |
Dell Optiplex 3010 |
16 |
|
Dell Optiplex 9010 |
26 |
|
|
Dell Optiplex 390 |
14 |
|
|
Dell Optiplex 380 |
5 |
|
|
Dell Optiplex 980 |
5 |
|
|
Dell Optiplex 9020 |
2 |
|
|
Chromebooks |
Dell Chromebook 3120 |
167 |
|
Dell Chromebook 3180 |
2 |
|
|
Samsung Chromebook xe303c12 |
7 |
|
|
Dell 11 |
2 |
|
|
iPads |
Apple iPads (2, 3, & minis) |
159 |
|
Misc |
Switches, Routers and others |
43 |
|
Smart white board |
3 |
|
|
Smart board(with speakers) |
17 |
|
|
UF45 (Smartboard projector) |
6 |
|
|
UF55 (Smartboard projector) |
8 |
|
|
UF65 (Smartboard projector) |
2 |
|
|
Marker tray (Smartboard tray) |
20 |
|
|
Speakers (Smartboard unpaired) |
4 |
|
|
Epson (Smartboard replacement Projector) |
2 |
|
|
Control panel (Smartboard) |
9 |
|
|
Projector arms (Smartboard) |
4 |
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the sale
of the listed equipment in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A:45 – Sale of Property.
B.4. Waiver of Requirements - Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI)
Program
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Waiver of Requirements Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Program:
WHEREAS, NJAC 6A:23A-5.3 provides that a school district may request a waiver of compliance with respect to the district’s participation in the Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Program for the 2021-2022 School Year, and
WHEREAS, that the Board of Education desires to apply for this waiver due to the fact that it has fewer than 40 Medicaid eligible classified students,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent to submit to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools in Somerset County the appropriate waiver of the requirements of NJAC 6A:23A-5.3 for the 2021-2022 school year.
B.5. Middle School Paving Project - Award
WHEREAS, the Warren Township School District solicited bids for its Middle School Paving Project as authorized by the Warren Township Board of Education (“Board”) at its August 31, 2020 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, February 5, 2021 the Board received the following bids from potential bidders in accordance with N.J.S.A.18A:18A-1, et seq.;
|
Vendor |
Base |
Alternate 1 |
Alternate 2 |
Total |
|
Your Way Construction |
$905,000.00 |
$57,000.00 |
$77,900.00 |
$1,039,900.00 |
|
Paving Materials and Contracting, LLC |
$1,010,421.00 |
$58,230.50 |
$68,345.00 |
$1,136,996.50 |
|
Reivax Contracting |
$945,073.00 |
$35,476.00 |
$163,096.00 |
$1,143,645.00 |
|
Top Line Construction Corp |
$1,008,015.00 |
$60,000.00 |
$82,895.00 |
$1,150,910.00 |
|
KM Construction Corp |
$1,052,000.00 |
$47,517.00 |
$54,800.00 |
$1,154,317.00 |
|
Z Brothers Concrete Contractors, Inc. |
$1,006,248.08 |
$71,022.40 |
$94,880.00 |
$1,172,150.48 |
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Stilo Excavation Inc. |
$1,057,087.25 |
$46,300.00 |
$100,945.00 |
$1,204,332.25 |
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Picerno-Giordano Construction, LLC |
$1,076,134.00 |
$46,744.00 |
$111,785.00 |
$1,234,663.00 |
|
Lima Charlie Construction |
$1,102,735.00 |
$38,785.00 |
$102,630.00 |
$1,244,150.00 |
|
Halecon |
$1,224,300.00 |
$64,600.00 |
$107,000.00 |
$1,395,900.00 |
|
Pave-Rite |
$1,302,087.40 |
$74,800.00 |
$95,000.00 |
$1,471,887.40 |
|
Onorati Construction |
$1,446,243.75 |
$121,500.00 |
$50,000.00 |
$1,617,743.75 |
|
Fischer Contracting, Inc |
$1,400,000.00 |
$125,000.00 |
$120,000.00 |
$1,645,000.00 |
|
Berto Construction Inc |
$1,725,305.00 |
$50,303.00 |
$131,130.00 |
$1,906,738.00 |
|
Black Rock Enterprises, LLC |
$1,800,000.00 |
$140,000.00 |
$125,000.00 |
$2,065,000.00 |
WHEREAS, Your Way Construction’s bid has been reviewed by the design professionals and attorney and is the lowest bid which is responsive to the bid requirements for the Project,
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby awards the Project to Your Way Construction for one million thirty-nine thousand nine hundred dollars ($1,039,900.00). Project to be fully funded by the district’s Capital Reserve account.
B.6. Grant Money
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the Grant Monies from the Somerset County Municipal Youth Services Commission for the following programs:
a. Girls Circle - $1,960 - $1,470 to be used in the 2020-2021 School Year and $490 to be rolled over to the 2021-2022 School Year.
b. Boys Council - $2,040 - $588 to be used in the 2020-2021 School Year and $1,452 to be rolled over to the 2021-2022 School Year.
B.7. Purchasing Approval
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the following
purchase:
● Haig Service Corp, Fire Alarm Panels for Central and Angelo L. Tomaso Schools, at a cost of $17,534
Purchasing under Educational Data Services, Inc. bid #10400.
C. Personnel/Student Services
C.1. Employment for the 2020-2021 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 |
Tenure |
Discussion |
|
Kathryn Milewski |
Leave Replacement Speech Therapist |
MH |
MA |
1 |
$64,726 |
On or about March 15, 2021 through June 30, 2021 Overlap day with employee #3153 approved for 3/1/2021 |
N |
To replace employee #3153 |
C.2. Advancement on the Salary Guide
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff for amended placements on the 2020-2021 salary guide:
|
Name |
From |
To |
Effective |
|
Simone Miller |
MA+45 |
Doctor of Education |
02/01/2021 |
|
Michelle Zgombic |
MA+30 |
MA+45 |
02/01/2021 |
|
Marissa Marton-Sarao |
MA |
MA+45 |
02/01/2021 |
C.3. Leave Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following leave requests:
|
Employee ID |
Paid/Unpaid |
|
#2954 |
FMLA - January 13, 2021 through February 5, 2021 (paid) |
|
#2496 |
FFCRA - December 1, 2020 through December 23, 2020 (paid) FMLA - January 4, 2021 through February 23, 2021 (paid) (This motion supersedes previous motion from December 14, 2020) |
|
#1570 |
FMLA September 1, 2020 through November 23, 2020 (paid) Extended Leave - November 24, 2020 through December 23, 2020 (paid) Extended Leave - January 4, 2021 through April 12, 2021 (unpaid) (This motion supersedes previous motion from August 31, 2020) |
|
#2879 |
FMLA - January 4, 2021 through January 21, 2021 (paid) FMLA - January 22, 2021 through March 26, 2021 (unpaid) (This motion supersedes previous motion from January 25, 2021) |
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 |
|
Emily Baker |
Special Education Teacher 02-33-19/aws 02-33-19/afy |
WMS |
Retirement |
9/1/2013 - 4/21/2021 |
|
Diane McCloskey |
Instrumental Music Teacher 02-33-22/bgq |
WMS |
Retirement |
9/1/1995 - 6/30/2021 |
|
Karen Sutherland |
Vocal Music Teacher 02-40-22/bcb 02-50-22/bce |
ALT WS |
Retirement |
9/1/1996 - 6/30/2021 |
C.5. Summer Fun Positions - 2020-2021
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Summer Fun/ESY positions for the 2020-2021 school year.
|
Name |
Position |
Location |
Salary |
|
Tam Quach |
Summer Fun/ESY Secretary |
ALT |
$4,000 |
|
Patricia Paradisio |
Summer Fun/ESY Nurse |
ALT |
$45 per hour, not to exceed $8,640 |
C.6. 2020-2021 Approval of Title I - Extended Day Tutors
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 is dependent upon the needs of identified students in the district’s Title I school(s), which are Central and Angelo L. Tomaso Schools, at a total cost not to exceed $40,465. Cost to be fully funded by ESEA Title I.
|
Name |
|
|
Christina Beekman Brink |
Michelle McMahon |
|
Sarah Caldwell |
Hallie Meister |
|
Kimberly Felber |
Anabela Ordner |
|
Patricia Iannacone |
Aditi Patel |
|
Elizabeth Maag |
Laura Rodaman |
|
Rebecca Maag |
Christina Tommaso |
|
Karen Marino |
|
C.7. 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 |
|
Julie Costa |
On or about March 9, 2021 |
WS Leave Replacement Speech Therapist |
WS Speech Therapist 02-50-20/alv |
|
Emily Niclas |
On or about March 9, 2021 |
WS Speech Therapist 02-50-20/alv |
ALT Speech Therapist 02-40-20/ahx |
|
Richard Bardy |
February 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021 |
WMS Paraprofessional Step 4, $29,392 08-33-08/blk |
Special Education Leave Replacement Teacher BA+15, Step 1 $61,784 02-33-19/aws 02-33-19/afy |
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Annette Vecchio |
March 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021 |
Bus Aide, 7 hrs per day, $17,376 12-00-24/aqq |
Bus Aide, 4 hrs per day $9,928.80 12-00-24/aqq .5 Custodian $13,017.60 04-30-10/abe |
C.8. Clubs/After School Activities - Resignation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the resignation of the following Club Advisor:
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Name |
Club |
|
Nick Galluccio |
Boys Council |
C.9. Clubs/After School Activities
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Club Advisor:
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Name |
Club |
|
Dominic Vignali |
Boys Council |
C.10. Long Term Substitute
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following individual as a Long Term Substitute:
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Name |
Effective Date |
Replacing Employee |
|
*Giulia LoPiccolo-Stewart |
On or about December 15, 2020 through February 24, 2021 |
#2496 |
|
**Sabina Gade |
January 13, 2021 through March 26, 2021 |
#2879 |
*(This motion supersedes previous motion from December 14, 2020)
**(This motion supersedes previous motion from January 25, 2021)
C.11. Contracted Services - Educational Based Services (EBS)
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Educational Based Services as a provider of a substitute Speech Language Pathologist, starting on or about March 8, 2021 through on or about June 30, 2021, at an hourly rate of $79.85, at a cost not to exceed $41,925.
C.12. Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Building Teams
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff as Crisis Prevention Intervention Building Team members. Each staff member will receive a prorated amount stipend based on return date per the WTEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. The stipend will be rewarded upon verified completion of the Crisis Prevention Intervention training, for a total cost not to exceed $850.00.
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Name |
Prorated stipend (based on return date) |
|
Angela Arpino |
$350 |
|
Rebecca Hartman |
$250 |
|
Ashley Papcun |
$250 |
D. Policy
D.1. Policy – Second Reading
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the second reading of the following policy:
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Number |
Name |
New/Revision |
Source of Changes |
|
P2464 |
Gifted and Talented Students |
R |
SEA / Curriculum Committee |
XV. Unfinished Business
N/A
XVI. New Business
● Educator vaccine prioritization - Mr. Bisci introduced an NJSBA resolution in support of prioritization of teachers for the Covid-19 vaccine.
WHEREAS, the Warren Township Board of Education recognizes that the United States, the State of New Jersey and local health authorities, as well as the World Health Organization, have declared a public health emergency regarding the Coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the federal and state authorities have put in place guidance detailing the precautionary measures schools must implement to stop its spread of this disease; and
WHEREAS, public schools have a profound impact on millions of students, families and staff and are charged with the care, education, nourishment of their students and are an integral part of the health and safety of our communities; and
WHEREAS, our district has responded to the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, providing students and staff members with the technology and resources necessary to ensure the efficient delivery of instruction, virtually and in-person; and
WHEREAS, the board has a substantial public interest in protecting the health and safety of its students, staff, and community and ensuring that the district can provide staff and students with a safe and effective educational environment that supports student achievement; and
WHEREAS, the board recognizes that this health emergency made it necessary to close schools and reinvent the educational programs in a virtual setting and that this may have an adverse impact on student achievement and the emotional and social wellbeing of students; and
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 Vaccination Plan published by the State of New Jersey Department of Health (December 15, 2020, pgs. 36-37) prioritizes the availability of vaccines to “essential workers” in Phase 1B of the vaccine protocol; and
WHEREAS, school district staff at all levels are essential to the day-to-day operations of this district, responsible for the thorough and efficient education of all students and their social and emotional wellbeing, are critical for virtual and in-class instruction and are “essential workers;”
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Warren Township Board of Education finds a substantial public purpose exists to request that Governor Murphy give appropriate priority in the statewide administration of the COVID-19 vaccine to all public school district personnel.
RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the representatives of District 21, which includes State Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr., Assemblyman Jon Bramnick, and Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz, and to Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin, Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney, Governor Phil Murphy, and to the New Jersey School Boards Association.
On motion by Mr. Bisci, seconded by Mrs. Clar, motion was approved by a 9-0 roll-call vote.
● Exploration of regional consolidation - Mr. Franco reported that in response to outreach from the Watchung Hills Regional High School (WHRHS), he and Mr. Bisci will be meeting with their board leadership later this week.
XVII. Public Commentary (any topic)
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).
● Adam Silver, Quail Run, readdressed the federal CARES monies.
● Michael Minieri, Mundy Lane, discussed the role of dialogue.
● Rachel Singleton, Deerwood Trail West, discussed the acquisition of additional space.
● Jennifer Armao, Briarwood Drive East, discussed increased in person attendance for classified students and the level of education.
● Mariette Dzeletovic, King George Road, discussed delayed openings.
● Melissa Morano, Ellsworth Drive, discussed snow days and teaching staff PPE.
Dr. Mingle responded to the array of questions and topics.
XVIII. Discussion
N/A
XIX. Adjourn
On motion by Mr. Franco, seconded by Mr. Bisci, the meeting was adjourned at 11:28 p.m.
Minutes submitted by,
Patricia Leonhardt
Board Secretary
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