Minutes for March 15, 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 – Mr. Franco 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 – Mt. Horeb students Brielle and Reid Weinstein 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 March 1, 2021 Board Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and approved by a 9-0 roll-call vote.
V. Correspondence and Information
· 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. Marc Franco
Mr. Franco welcomed the 4th and 5th graders back 5 days per week effective today, noting the hectic drop off and pick ups.
VII. Superintendent’s Remarks - Dr. Matthew Mingle
Dr. Mingle thanked Brielle and Reid Weinstein for leading in tonight’s recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Dr. Mingle thanked all those involved in today’s successful return of 4th and 5th grade students 5 days per week.
Dr. Mingle also discussed the district’s collaboration with AlphaBest to ensure their ability to meet the needs of district families.
Lastly, Dr. Mingle referenced the district’s partnership with Atlantic Health to enhance the ability of district staff to be vaccinated.
VIII. Presentations
● Warren Middle School Student Feature - Mr. Villar and Ms. Mensinger presented a video montage of Middle School students.
● Grades 6-8 Return to School Proposal - Dr. Mingle, Mr. Villar and Ms. Mensinger provided an overview of the proposed plan for the return of Middle School students 5 days per week. The board discussed the proposed plan.
● Tentative Budget - Dr. Mingle and Mrs. Leonhardt presented the proposed 2021-2022 budget. The board discussed.
IX. Discussion
N/A
X. Committee Reports
● Personnel Committee - Mrs. Zohn reported on the March 8th meeting with the Warren Township Education foundation leadership and district administration.
● Ad Hoc Return to School - Dr. Mingle reported on the meeting, the work product of which is on tonight’s agenda as updates to the district’s Return to School plan.
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;
- 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).
Members of the public provided input and asked questions regarding the Return to School plan.
● Ms. Nelly Pucci, Washington Valley Road
● Mr. Mark Pucci, Washington Valley Road
● Ryan Sackett, WMS student, Trinity Place
● Ms. Stacy Sackett, Trinity Place
● Ms. Linda Draper, Briarwood Drive East
● Ms. Gretchen Minieri, Mundy Lane
● Ms. Jennifer Armao, Briarwood Drive East
● Ms. Mariette Dzeletovic, King George 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 include the 5 members currently in the queue.
Seconded by Mr. Franco , the consent item was approved by a 9-0 voice vote.
The following additional members of the public provided input and asked questions regarding the Return to School plan:
● Mr. Kyle Kingman, Hillcrest Blvd
● Ms. Rachel Singleton, Deerwood Trail West
● Ms. Rosa Krause, Holly Drive,
● Mr. Mike Ryder, Mountainview Road
● Mr. Tim Connolly, Friar Tuck Court
Dr. Mingle responded to the array of questions.
XII. Items for Board Consideration/Action
Mr. Brezee asked that B.4. be pulled for separate vote.
On motion by Mr. Bisci, seconded by Mrs. Zohn, the consent items A.1., through A.4., B.1., through B.3., B.5., through B.9., C.1., through C.9., D.1., and D.2., were approved by a 9-0 roll-call vote.
On motion by Mr. Bisci, seconded by Mrs. Zohn, the consent item B.4., was approved by 8-0-1 roll-call vote. (Mr. Brezee abstained.)
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 March 1, 2021.
A.2. 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.3. Fieldwork Site
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Dominican College for the 2020-2021 school year to secure Warren Township Schools as a fieldwork site to provide supervised clinical educational experiences in occupational therapy.
A.4. Out-of-District Placement
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following out-of-district placements:
a.) Student #7344244081, to Hunterdon Preparatory School, beginning on or about March 11, 2021 through June 30, 2021, at a cost not to exceed $16,700.
b.) Student #1856892682, to New Dawn Academy beginning on or about March 17, 2021 through June 30, 2021, at a cost not to exceed $17,836.
B. Finance/Operations/Transportation
B.1. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the month of March 2021 in the amount of $4,480,687.18.
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 February 2021; and
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on February 28, 2021:
|
FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
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(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$12,205,766.29 |
$1,275,641.28 |
|
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(10) General Current Expense |
$0.00 |
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(11) Current Expense |
$3,090,773.77 |
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(12) Capital Outlay |
$243,762.71 |
||
|
(13) Special Schools |
$165,269.24 |
||
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(20) Special Revenue Fund |
-74632.73 |
$32,082.89 |
$0.00 |
|
(30) Capital Projects Fund |
$715,126.95 |
$114,302.55 |
$355,825.94 |
|
(40) Debt Service Fund |
$0.00 |
$0.65 |
$0.00 |
|
TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS |
$12,846,260.51 |
$3,646,191.81 |
$1,631,467.22 |
|
(60) Milk Fund |
$4,049.49 |
$ (26,000.00) |
$ 17,207.49 |
|
(61) Juice and Water Fund |
$1,358.13 |
$ (11,000.00) |
$ 1,358.13 |
|
TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS |
$5,407.62 |
($37,000.00) |
$18,565.62 |
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 February 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. |
11-000-216-320-040-08-00 |
Speech/OT/PT - Purchased Services - ALT |
11-000-217-320-035-08-00 |
Extraordinary Services - Purchased Professional Services - MHS |
$15,800 |
|
2. |
11-000-216-320-040-08-00 |
Speech/OT/PT - Purchased Services - ALT |
11-000-217-320-040-08-00 |
Extraordinary Services - Purchased Professional Services - ALT |
$21,200 |
|
3. |
11-000-240-500-030-12-00 |
Admin - Other Purchased Svcs. - CS |
11-000-240-600-030-03-10 |
Admin Supplies - CS |
$50 |
|
4. |
11-000-240-500-033-12-00 |
Admin - Other Purchased Svcs. - MS |
11-000-240-600-033-07-10 |
Admin Supplies - MS |
$50 |
|
5. |
11-000-240-500-035-12-00 |
Admin - Other Purchased Svcs. - MH |
11-000-240-600-035-04-10 |
Admin Supplies - MHS |
$50 |
|
6. |
11-000-240-500-040-12-00 |
Admin - Other Purchased Svcs. - ALT |
11-000-240-600-040-05-10 |
Admin Supplies - ALT |
$50 |
|
7. |
11-000-240-500-050-12-00 |
Admin - Other Purchased Svcs. - WS |
11-000-240-600-050-06-10 |
Admin Supplies - WS |
$50 |
|
8. |
11-000-252-600-000-11-01 |
Technology - Supplies |
11-000-222-500-030-11-01 |
Other Purchased Services - CS |
$14,000 |
|
9. |
11-000-252-600-000-11-01 |
Technology - Supplies |
11-000-222-500-033-11-01 |
Other Purchased Services - MS |
$14,100 |
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10. |
11-000-252-600-000-11-01 |
Technology - Supplies |
11-000-251-580-000-00-00 |
Business Office - Travel |
$2,000 |
|
11. |
11-000-252-600-000-11-01 |
Technology - Supplies |
11-000-251-600-000-00-01 |
Business Office - Supplies |
$2,000 |
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12. |
11-000-252-600-000-11-01 |
Technology - Supplies |
11-000-252-330-000-11-01 |
Technology - Professional Services |
$3,000 |
|
13. |
11-000-252-600-000-11-01 |
Technology - Supplies |
11-000-252-500-000-11-01 |
Technology - Other Purchased Svcs. |
$2,000 |
|
14. |
11-000-263-610-000-09-00 |
Grounds Supplies |
11-000-262-621-030-09-03 |
Heat - Central |
$5,000 |
|
15. |
11-215-100-500-035-08-00 |
Preschool - Other Purch. Svcs.-MHS |
11-215-100-600-035-08-00 |
Preschool - Supplies - MHS |
$100 |
B.4. Resolution of the Board of Education of the Township of Warren in the County of Somerset, New Jersey authorizing certain actions in connection with a proposed school facilities project
WHEREAS, The Board of Education of the Township of Warren in the County of Somerset, New Jersey (the “Board” when referring to the governing body and the “School District” when referring to the territorial boundaries governed thereby), seeks to submit to the voters a school facilities project (the “Project”) consisting generally of:
● (i) window replacement and fire alarm upgrades at the A. L. Tomaso Elementary School,
● (ii) HVAC upgrades, door replacement/improvements, and fire alarm upgrades at the Central School,
● (iii) lighting upgrades, HVAC upgrades, science lab upgrades and fire alarm upgrades at the Middle School,
● (iv) boiler and hot water upgrades, HVAC upgrades, construction of security vestibule and fire alarm upgrades at the Woodland Elementary School; and
● (v) fire alarm upgrades at the Mt. Horeb School;
WHEREAS, the Project cost is estimated at $8,970,000;
WHEREAS, the School District will seek Debt Service Aid with respect to the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Board now seeks to take the initial steps in order to proceed with the planning and authorization of (i) the Project and (ii) a special School District election at which a bond referendum authorizing the Project shall be presented to the voters.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WARREN IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY, as follows:
Section 1. In accordance with the requirements of Section 6A:26-5.1 through 6A:26-5.3 of the New Jersey Administrative Code, the Board hereby approves the preparation of Schematic Plans and Educational Specifications, if required, by Parette Somjen Architects (“PSA”) in connection with the Project and the Board further authorizes and directs PSA to submit same to the New Jersey Department of Education and to the Somerset County Superintendent of Schools for review and approval. The Board further authorizes and directs the submission of the Schematic Plans to the Warren Township Planning Board for its review, to the extent required by law.
Section 2. In accordance with the requirements of Section 6A:26-2.3 of the New Jersey Administrative Code, the Board hereby approves an amendment to the Long Range Facilities Plan, as necessary, to reflect the Project and approves the submission of such amendment to the New Jersey Department of Education.
Section 3. In accordance with the requirements of Section 6A:26-3.2 of the New Jersey Administrative Code, the Board hereby approves the Project Application, and PSA is hereby directed to submit such application to the New Jersey Department of Education seeking debt service aid for the Project.
Section 4. With respect to the Project, the Board hereby authorizes and directs the Board President, the Superintendent and the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, as applicable, to execute the schematic plans and educational specifications, the amendment to the Long Range Facilities Plan, the Project cost estimate sheets and all related project documents allowing submission of same to the New Jersey Department of Education.
Section 5. The law firm of Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., Woodbridge, New Jersey is hereby retained to provide specialized bond counsel legal services necessary in connection with the undertaking of a referendum and the authorization and the issuance of obligations by the Board in accordance with its proposal. The Board President and the Business Administrator/Board Secretary are hereby authorized to execute a Bond Services Contract (the “BCS Contract”). The BCS Contract is awarded without competitive bidding and as a “Professional Service” in accordance with the Public School Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5(a)(1), because it is for services performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession. A copy of this resolution as well as the BCS Contract shall be placed on file with the Business Administrator/Board Secretary. The publication required pursuant to Section 5(a)(1) of the School Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:-1 et seq. is hereby authorized.
Section 6. The firm of Phoenix Advisors, Bordentown, New Jersey is hereby retained to provide financial advisory services necessary in connection with the undertaking of a referendum and the authorization and the issuance of obligations by the Board in accordance with its proposal. The Board President and the Board Secretary are hereby authorized to execute a Financial Advisor Services Contract (the “Financial Advisor Contract”). The Financial Advisor Contract is awarded without competitive bidding as its amount does not exceed the bid threshold in accordance with the Public School Contracts Law. A copy of this resolution as well as the Financial Advisory Contract shall be placed on file with the Business Administrator/Board Secretary.
Section 7. The Board hereby authorizes and directs the Board President, the Superintendent, the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, PSA and Bond Counsel, as applicable, to take all action required to preserve the opportunity to present the Project to the voters via a bond referendum at a special School District election to be held on December 14, 2021.
Section 8. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
B.5. 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 |
|
Julie Costa |
WS |
American Speech and Hearing Association: Expanding Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Accessible Strategies for Functional Communication |
Online |
May 10 and 11, 2021 |
$249 |
|
Ashley Papcun |
MS |
American Speech and Hearing Association: Expanding Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Accessible Strategies for Functional Communication |
Online |
May 10 and 11, 2021 |
$249 |
|
Beatrice Schwarzkopf |
MS |
Mindful based Cognitive Therapy |
Online |
April 29 and 30, 2021 |
$300 |
All of the above travel has been approved by the Superintendent. The School Business Administrator shall track and record these costs to ensure that the maximum amount is not exceeded.
B.6. Adoption of the 2021-2022 Tentative Budget
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the tentative 2021-2022 Warren Township School District Budget and approves the tentative budget for submission to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for Somerset County for review.
The tentative budget includes sufficient funds to provide curriculum and instruction which will enable all students to achieve the New Jersey Student Learning Standards and is in compliance with N.J.S.A. 18A and N.J.A.C Title 6 and 6A.
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Proposed 2021-2022 Budget |
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Appropriations: |
Revenue: |
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Fund 10 |
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Operating Budget |
$43,971,392 |
State Aid: General Fund |
$2,047,299 |
|
|
Deposit to Capital Reserve |
$500 |
Tax Levy: General Fund |
$41,579,921 |
|
|
Capital Outlay |
$294,191 |
Other Revenues |
$498,415 |
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|
Summer School |
$321,552 |
Fund Balance |
$462,000 |
|
|
FUND 10 TOTAL |
$44,587,635 |
FUND 10 TOTAL |
$44,587,635 |
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|
Fund 20 |
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Special Revenue Appropriations |
$413,521 |
Grants - Local |
$1,000 |
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Grants - Federal |
$412,521 |
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Fund 40 |
$0 |
Fund 40 |
$0 |
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|
GRAND TOTAL |
$45,001,156 |
GRAND TOTAL |
$45,001,156 |
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FURTHER RESOLVED, per NJAC 6A:23B-1.2(b), the tentative budget provides for a maximum expenditure amount that may be allotted for travel and expense reimbursement. The 2021-2022 tentative budget includes a maximum travel appropriation of $125,000. The School Business Administrator shall track and record these costs to insure that the maximum amount is not exceeded, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, a Board of Education may, and this Board does, establish, for regular district business travel only, an annual school year threshold of $1,500 per staff member where prior Board approval shall not be required for regular business travel, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Education hereby establishes April 26, 2021 as the date for the Public Hearing on the budget and authorizes the Superintendent and Board Secretary, after approval by the Executive County Superintendent of Schools, to advertise the budget and the budget hearing as required by law.
B.7. Technology Purchase
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the purchase of the following technology equipment from Dell Technologies:
● PowerEdge R740XD servers (2) - $26,973.96 each, for a total cost of $53,947.92
Purchase through NJ State Cooperative Purchasing Agreement M0483.
B.8. Cooperative Pricing System Agreement
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the cooperative pricing system agreement through New Jersey School Boards Association digital and electronic products and services, E-Rate consulting and processing services, and other technology products and program as well as energy aggregation services, supplies and materials, time and materials; and such other services and products as two or more participating local boards in the system agree can be purchased on a cooperative basis.
B.9. Transportation for Out-of-District Student - 2020-2021 SY
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transportation contract with Somerset County Educational Services Commission for 2020-2021 SY for out-of-district student as follows:
|
Contractor |
School |
Student Id |
Cost |
|
SCESC |
Hunterdon Prep |
7344244081 |
$63.29 per diem |
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.
|
Name |
Position/PCR |
Location |
Degree |
Step |
Salary |
Effective Date |
Tenure |
Discussion |
|
Cali Brantner |
1:1 Paraprofessional, 32.5 hrs 08-50-08/blr |
WS |
N/A |
4 |
$27,592 |
On or about March 16, 2021 through June 30, 2021 |
N |
New Position |
|
Mariana Arango Guzman |
1:1 Paraprofessional, 32.5 hrs 08-40-08/blq |
ALT |
N/A |
1 |
$26,162 |
On or about March 16, 2021 through June 30, 2021 |
N |
New Position |
|
*Thomas Henry |
Leave Replacement Teacher |
WMS |
BA |
1 |
$58,842 |
November 12, 2020 through June 30, 2021 |
N |
To replace employee #1312 |
|
**Janine Pasquale |
Leave Replacement Teacher |
CS |
MA |
4 |
$67564 |
August 31, 2020 through June 20, 2021 |
N |
To replace employee #0780 |
*(This motion supersedes the previous motion approved on January 25, 2021)
**(This motion supersedes the previous motion approved on January 25, 2021)
C.2. Substitute Teacher
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following to be appointed as a substitute teacher for the 2020-2021 school year.
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Name |
|
Logan LeBlond |
C.3. Leave Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following leave requests:
|
Employee ID |
Paid/Unpaid |
|
#1312 |
FMLA - September 14, 2020 through December 4, 2020 (paid) Extended Leave - December 7, 2020 through June 30, 2021 (paid) (This motion supersedes previous motion from December 14, 2020) |
C.4. Assignment of Staff for Hybrid 1.3
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the assignments of staff employment, dated March 10, 2021 for the 2020-2021 school year.
C.5. Compacted Schedule for Summer 2021
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a four-day compacted
work schedule for Summer 2021, from the week of July 5th, up to and including the week of August 16th.
C.6. Mentoring Program - Resignation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the resignation of the following mentor:
|
Name |
|
Amy Jensen |
C.7. Mentoring Program
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff as mentor in the Mentoring Program at Middle School:
|
Name |
|
Sangita Oboh |
C.8. 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 |
|
Kimberly Collison |
On or about 4/5/2021 through 6/17/2021 One overlap day approved |
Paraprofessional CS 08-30-08/bfp |
Long-Term Substitute Teacher ALT |
C.9. Coaching Stipends
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the appointment of the following coaches for the 2020-2021 school year as per the WTEA agreement:
|
Sport |
Name |
|
Track & Field |
Keith Koellhoffer |
D. Policy
D.1. Policies – First Reading
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the first reading of the following policy:
|
Number |
Name |
New/Revision |
Source of Changes |
|
P6360 |
Political Contributions |
R |
SEA |
D.2. Policies – Second Reading
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the second reading and adoption of the following policies:
|
Number |
Name |
New/Revision |
Source of Changes |
|
P0145 |
Board Member Resignation and Removal |
R |
SEA |
|
P1643 |
Family Leave |
N |
SEA |
|
P2415 |
Every Student Succeeds Act |
R |
SEA |
|
P2415.02 |
Title I - Fiscal Responsibilities |
R |
SEA |
|
P2415.05 |
Student Surveys, Analysis, and/or Evaluations |
R |
SEA |
|
P2415.20 |
Every Student Succeeds Act Complaints |
R |
SEA |
|
P4125 |
Employment of Support Staff Members |
R |
SEA |
|
P5330.01 |
Administration of Medical Cannabis |
R |
SEA |
|
P7425 |
Lead Testing of Water in Schools |
R |
SEA |
|
P8330 |
Student Records |
R |
SEA |
|
P9713 |
Recruitment by Special Interest Groups |
R |
SEA |
|
R1642 |
Earned Sick Leave Law |
R |
SEA |
|
R2415.20 |
Every Student Succeeds Act Complaints |
R |
SEA |
|
R5330.01 |
Administration of Medical Cannabis |
R |
SEA |
|
R7425 |
Lead Testing of Water in Schools |
N |
SEA |
XIII. Unfinished Business
● Substitutes - Dr. Mingle encouraged any interested community members to apply for substitute work.
● COVID Funds - Mr. Bisci discussed potential use of federal monies.
● Executive Session, Agenda modification - Mrs. Zohn brought up for discussion an agenda modification which will insert an additional Executive Session at the meeting's end.
XIV. New Business
N/A
XV. 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).
Members of the public provided input and asked questions regarding the Return to School plan.
● Ms. Aibsel Fernandez, Skyline Drive
● Ms. Linda Draper, Briarwood Drive
● Ms. Jennifer Armao, Briarwood Drive
● Ms. Rosa Krause, Holly Drive
● Ms. Rachel Singleton, Deerwood Trail West
● Ms. Mariette Dzeletovic, King George Road
● Mr. Mark Pucci, Washington Valley Road
● Mr. Bill Mayerchak, Old Smalleytown
Dr. Mingle responded to the array of questions.
XVI. Executive Session
● At 9:37 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:
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 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. Brezee and approved by unanimous voice vote.
On motion by Mr. Bisci, seconded by Mrs. Zohn, the Board reconvened in open session at 9:55 p.m.
Mr. Bisci made the following motion:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby directs administration to obtain legal guidance regarding submitted public comments.
Seconded by Mrs. DiMaggio, motion was approved by a 9-0 roll-call vote.
XVII. Adjourn
On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mr. Bisci, the meeting was adjourned at 9:56 p.m.
Minutes submitted by,
Patricia Leonhardt
Board Secretary
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