Minutes for July 15, 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 4:03 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: Christian Bellmann, Naresh Chand, Marc Franco, Lisa DiMaggio,
Ayanna Taylor-Venson, Patricia Zohn and David Brezee
Absent:
Also Present: Dr. Matthew Mingle, Superintendent, and Patricia Leonhardt,
Board Secretary, and members of the public and press.
Aaron Bellish arrived at 4:14 p.m.
Jeannine Sarosy arrived at 4:53 p.m.
IV. Executive Session
● At 4:05 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:
a collective bargaining agreement and/or negotiations related to it,
protection of public safety and property and/or investigations of possible violations or violations of law,
pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiation and/or matters of attorney-client privilege and
specific prospective or current employees unless all who could be adversely affected request an open session
Action will be taken upon return to public session;
the length of the meeting is anticipated to be approximately 30 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 Mrs. Zohn and approved by unanimous voice vote.
On motion by Mrs. DiMaggio, seconded by Mr. Franco, the Board reconvened in open session at 5:14 p.m.
V. Board of Education Retreat
Mr. Giacobbe provided Ethics training for the board, including conflicts of interest, electronic communications, and social media.
Mr. Giacobbe left at 5:47 p.m.
The board reviewed its self evaluation in depth, as well as the upcoming Strategic Plan process.
VI. Minutes
● Mrs. DiMaggio moved the following:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the public and private session minutes of the June 17, 2019 Board Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Bellmann and approved by 7-0-2 roll-call vote.
(Mr. Franco and Mrs. Taylor abstained.)
VII. Correspondence and Information
· HIB Information
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Total # of Investigations: |
Total # of Determined Bullying Incidents: |
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1 |
0 |
· Suspension Report
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In School: |
Out of School: |
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0 |
0 |
· Fire Drills
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| June 06 | June 03 | June 11 | June 07 | June 11 |
· Security Drills
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| June 06 | June 13 | June 19 | June 07 | June 13 |
| Reverse Fire | Reverse Fire | Reverse Fire | Reverse Fire | Reverse Fire |
VIII. President's Remarks – Mr. David Brezee
Mr. Brezee welcomed all and thanked the board for its participation in the evening’s retreat.
Mr. Brezee referred to the additional capstones he attended, commenting how enjoyable they all were.
Mr. Brezee congratulated those board members who had graduates last month.
Mr. Brezee congratulated Buildings and Grounds for the work underway.
Mr. Brezee congratulated Dr. Mingle for his appointment as Vice President of ASCD.
Mr. Franco congratulated Dr. Mingle on his performance at the Mt. Horeb School talent show.
IX. Superintendent’s Remarks – Dr. Matthew Mingle
Dr. Mingle referred to the busyness of summer, and thanked all staff, especially noting facilities work and Summer Fun.
Dr. Mingle informed the board about the upcoming visit of the marching bandThe Spartans, inviting board members to the outside practice.
Dr. Mingle noted the following agenda items: the 2020-2021 Calendar, library renovations, Mrs. Brown’s efforts to secure grants and the referendum projects.
X. Presentation
N/A
XI. Discussion
N/A
XII. Committee Reports
N/A
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;
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
XIV. Items for Board Consideration/Action
Mr. Bellmann asked to discuss motion B.15 and to discuss and pull for separate vote motion B.5.
Mr. Franco asked that motion D.1. be pulled for separate vote.
Mrs. Zohn asked a question regarding motion C.9.
Mrs. DiMaggio asked questions regarding B.8. and C.6.
Dr. Chand asked questions regarding A.7. and B.9,, as well as asking a question regarding religious holidays in the school calendar.
The board discussed the library renovations (B.5.) at length.
On motion by Mrs. DiMaggio, seconded by Mrs. Zohn, the consent items A.1. through A.7., B.1. through B.4., B.6., through B.15., and C.1. through C.10., were approved by a 9-0 roll-call vote.
On motion by Mrs. DiMaggio, seconded by Mr. Brezee, the consent item B.5., was approved by a 6-2-1 roll-call vote. (Mrs. Sarosy and Mrs. Taylor voted nay. Dr. Chand abstained.)
On motion by Mrs. DiMaggio, seconded by Mrs. Zohn, the consent item D.1. was approved by a 8-1 roll-call vote. (Mr. Franco voted nay.)
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 June 17, 2019.
A.2. 2020-2021 Calendar
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the 2020-2021 calendar.
A.3. Fieldwork Site
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Rowan University for the 2019-2020 school year to secure Warren Township Schools as a fieldwork site to provide supervised clinical educational experiences in the field of special education.
A.4. Fieldwork Site
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Rutgers Music Education Program for the 2019-2020 school year to secure Warren Township Schools as a fieldwork site to provide supervised clinical educational experiences in the field of music education.
A.5. HIB Self-Assessment
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the HIB Self-Assessment for the 2017-2018 school year.
A.6. School Safety Data System (SSDS) Summary Report
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the SSDS Summary Report submitted by the Superintendent for the period September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
A.7. Out-of-District Placements
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following out-of-district placements:
|
School |
Student ID # |
Dates |
Cost (Not to exceed) |
|
Summit Speech |
7325962020 |
9/4/2019 - 6/30/2020 |
$52,200.00 |
|
Spectrum 360 |
4822586417 |
7/1/2019 - 6/30/2020 |
$111,684.96 |
|
Green Brook |
9880687809 |
9/3/2019 - 6/30/2020 |
$55,000.00 |
B. Finance/Operations/Transportation
B.1. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the period June 18, 2019 through June 30, 2019 in the amount of $1,723,584.81.
B.2. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the month of July 2019 in the amount of $1,841,061.20.
B.3. Board Secretary's and Treasurer's Report - TENTATIVE
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the report of the secretary for the month of June, 2019; and
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on June 30, 2019- TENTATIVE
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FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
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(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$7,469,653.36 |
$1,001,355.68 |
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(10) General Current Expense |
$9,213.00 |
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(11) Current Expense |
$1,353,029.89 |
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(12) Capital Outlay |
$107,540.74 |
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(13) Special Schools |
$92.19 |
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(20) Special Revenue Fund |
$57,879.54 |
$20,514.13 |
$0.00 |
|
(30) Capital Projects Fund |
$964,068.24 |
$19,372.70 |
$0.00 |
|
(40) Debt Service Fund |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
TOTAL |
$8,491,601.14 |
$1,509,762.65 |
$1,001,355.68 |
WHEREAS, in compliance with law and code the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the district board of education, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, the Board of Education accepts the above reference reports and certifications and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, in compliance with law and code, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary's monthly financial report (appropriation section), to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of law and code and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the year.
B.4. Budget Transfers for the Month of June 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. |
11-000-213-100-033-07-02 |
Nurse Substitute - MS |
11-000-213-300-033-00-00 |
Health Purchased Services - MS |
$734 |
|
2. |
11-000-218-500-030-12-00 |
Guidance-Other Purch. Svcs.-SPS - CS |
11-000-219-800-030-08-00 |
CST - Dues & Membership - CS |
$70 |
|
3. |
11-000-218-500-033-12-00 |
Guidance-Other Purch. Svcs.-SPS - MS |
11-000-219-800-033-08-00 |
CST - Dues & Membership - MS |
$70 |
|
4. |
11-000-218-500-035-12-00 |
Guidance-Other Purch. Svcs.-SPS-MHS |
11-000-219-800-035-08-00 |
CST - Dues & Membership - MHS |
$70 |
|
5. |
11-000-218-500-040-12-00 |
Guidance-Other Purch. Svcs.-SPS- ALT |
11-000-219-800-040-08-00 |
CST - Dues & Membership - ALT |
$70 |
|
6. |
11-000-218-500-050-12-00 |
Guidance-Other Purch. Svcs.-SPS - WS |
11-000-219-800-050-08-00 |
CST - Dues & Membership - WS |
$70 |
|
7. |
11-000-219-105-030-03-00 |
Salaries - CST Secretaries - CS |
11-000-219-104-030-03-00 |
Salaries - CST - CS |
$1 |
|
8. |
11-000-219-105-033-07-00 |
Salaries - CST Secretaries - MS |
11-000-219-104-030-03-00 |
Salaries - CST - CS |
$1 |
|
9. |
11-000-219-105-035-04-00 |
Salaries - CST Secretaries- MHS |
11-000-219-104-030-03-00 |
Salaries - CST - CS |
$1 |
|
10. |
11-000-219-105-040-05-00 |
Salaries - CST Secretaries - ALT |
11-000-219-104-030-03-00 |
Salaries - CST - CS |
$1 |
|
11. |
11-000-219-105-050-06-00 |
Salaries - CST Secretaries - WS |
11-000-219-104-030-03-00 |
Salaries - CST - CS |
$1 |
|
12. |
11-000-221-102-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Curriculum Coordinators - MS |
11-000-221-176-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Integration Specialist - MS |
$1 |
|
13. |
11-000-221-102-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Curriculum Coordinators-MHS |
11-000-221-176-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Integration Specialist - MS |
$1 |
|
14. |
11-000-221-102-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Curriculum Coordinators- ALT |
11-000-221-176-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Integration Specialist - MS |
$1 |
|
15. |
11-000-221-102-050-06-00 |
Salaries - Curriculum Coordinators - WS |
11-000-221-176-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Integration Specialist - MS |
$1 |
|
16. |
11-000-221-105-030-03-00 |
Salaries - Curriculum Secretary - CS |
11-000-221-176-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Integration Specialist - MS |
$1 |
|
17. |
11-000-221-105-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Curriculum Secretary - MS |
11-000-221-176-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Integration Specialist - MS |
$1 |
|
18. |
11-000-221-105-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Curriculum Secretary - MHS |
11-000-221-176-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Integration Specialist - MS |
$1 |
|
19. |
11-000-221-105-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Curriculum Secretary - ALT |
11-000-221-176-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Integration Specialist - MS |
$1 |
|
20. |
11-000-221-105-050-06-00 |
Salaries - Curriculum Secretary - WS |
11-000-221-176-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Integration Specialist - MS |
$1 |
|
21. |
11-000-240-199-030-00-00 |
Vacation Day Payout - Retirement - CS |
11-000-240-600-033-07-10 |
Admin. Supplies - Middle |
$1,739 |
|
22. |
11-000-240-199-033-00-00 |
Vacation Day Payout - Retirement - MS |
11-000-240-600-033-07-10 |
Admin. Supplies - Middle |
$1,739 |
|
23. |
11-000-240-199-035-00-00 |
Vacation Day Payout - Retirement- MHS |
11-000-240-600-033-07-10 |
Admin. Supplies - Middle |
$1,739 |
|
24. |
11-000-240-199-040-00-00 |
Vacation Day Payout - Retirement - ALT |
11-000-240-600-033-07-10 |
Admin. Supplies - Middle |
$1,739 |
|
25. |
11-000-240-199-050-00-00 |
Vacation Day Payout - Retirement - WS |
11-000-240-600-033-07-10 |
Admin. Supplies - Middle |
$1,739 |
|
26. |
11-000-266-100-000-00-00 |
Salaries - Security |
11-000-262-100-000-09-00 |
Salaries - Custodians |
$2,700 |
|
27. |
11-000-266-610-030-09-03 |
Security - Supplies - CS |
11-000-262-622-030-09-03 |
Electricity - CS |
$6,430 |
|
28. |
11-000-266-610-033-09-07 |
Security - Supplies - MS |
11-000-262-622-033-09-07 |
Electricity - MS |
$7,480 |
|
29. |
11-000-266-610-035-09-04 |
Security - Supplies - MHS |
11-000-262-622-035-09-04 |
Electricity - MHS |
$5,390 |
|
30. |
11-000-266-610-040-09-05 |
Security - Supplies - ALT |
11-000-262-622-040-09-05 |
Electricity - ALT |
$7,670 |
|
31. |
11-000-266-610-050-09-06 |
Security - Supplies - WS |
11-000-262-622-050-09-06 |
Electricity - WS |
$8,490 |
|
32. |
11-000-291-220-000-00-00 |
Social Security |
11-000-291-280-000-00-00 |
Tuition Reimbursement |
$7,032 |
|
33. |
11-150-100-320-000-08-00 |
Home Instruction - Purchased Services |
11-150-100-101-000-00-00 |
Home Instruction - Salaries |
$2,000 |
|
34. |
11-190-100-610-050-00-06 |
District Supplies - WS |
11-190-100-640-050-12-00 |
Textbooks - Series Replacement - WS |
$580 |
|
35. |
12-000-252-730-000-11-01 |
Admin. - Technology Equipment |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$24,473 |
|
36. |
12-000-261-730-033-09-07 |
Maintenance Equipment - MS |
11-000-261-610-033-09-07 |
Maintenance Supplies - MS |
$6,344 |
|
37. |
12-000-261-730-035-09-04 |
Maintenance Equipment - MHS |
11-000-261-610-035-09-04 |
Maintenance Supplies - MHS |
$3,950 |
|
38. |
12-000-262-730-000-09-00 |
Operations & Maintenance Equipment |
11-000-261-610-040-09-05 |
Maintenance Supplies - ALT |
$2,128 |
|
39. |
12-000-270-732-000-10-00 |
Transportation Equipment |
11-000-270-615-000-10-00 |
Transportation Supplies |
$2,128 |
|
40. |
12-000-400-450-000-00-00 |
Construction Services |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$28,670 |
|
41. |
12-130-100-730-033-07-00 |
Instructional Equipment - MS |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$34,072 |
|
42. |
13-422-100-101-000-00-01 |
Summer Fun - Teachers - Remedial |
11-130-100-101-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Grades 6-8 Teachers - MS |
$630 |
|
43. |
13-422-100-101-000-00-02 |
Summer Fun - Teachers - Extended SY |
13-422-100-500-000-00-00 |
Summer Fun - Other Purchased Svcs. |
$900 |
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. Library Renovations
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the renovations for the elementary school libraries, at a cost not to exceed $350,000.
B.6. Transportation for Out-of-District Students - SCESC - ESY
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transportation contract with Somerset County ESC for 2019-2020 ESY transportation for Out-of-District students as follows:
|
School |
Student ID # |
Cost |
|
Ridge HS |
6440285665 |
$2,350.40 |
|
Hunterdon Prep |
6672870988 |
$3,525.60 |
B.7. Grant Money
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the Grant Monies from the Somerset County Municipal Youth Services Commission for the following Middle School Programs:
|
Program |
Amount |
|
Boys Council |
$2,274.00 |
|
Girls Circle |
$2,274.00 |
|
Save Promise |
$2,576.00 |
B.8. Street Rezoning
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves rezoning the following street from the Angelo L. Tomaso School Zone to the Central School Zone, beginning in September, 2019:
● North Lane
No current students are affected by this change.
B.9. Sale of Obsolete Items
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education declares as obsolete the following items:
|
Item Type |
Make |
Serial Number |
|
Savin Duplicator |
G13976 |
N1680700098 |
|
Assorted Tech supplies: EMachines e 200hv Monitors (13), Dell P190ST Monitors (2), Dell E171FP Monitor (1), Dell 1708FPT Monitor (1), Samsung Chromebooks Model XD303C12 (17), Smartboards (20), Dell Chromebooks Model 11 (165), Dell Latitude Laptops Models 5520 and 5530 (90), Assorted keyboards (9), Model 3400 HP Switch (4), Model 2910 HP Switch (3), Model 2520G POE HP Switch (3), Model 1020e Meru Access Points (85) |
Assorted |
Assorted |
|
Atomic Clocks (100) |
Assorted |
Assorted |
|
Chairs (107), desks (33), tables (2), shelving (4), cabinets (3), chalkboard (1), Mobile Smartboard (1) |
Assorted |
Assorted |
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the sale or disposal of the listed equipment in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A:45 – Sale of Property.
B.10. Approval For HVAC Upgrades at Central School
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a contract with its Architect of Record, Parette Somjen Associates, for the district’s HVAC Upgrades at Central School project. Authorization includes update of the district’s Long Range Facilities Plan, if required, as well as the solicitation of bids.
B.11. Approval For HVAC Upgrades at Angelo L. Tomaso
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a contract with its Architect of Record, Parette Somjen Associates, for the district’s HVAC Upgrades at Angelo L. Tomaso project. Authorization includes update of the district’s Long Range Facilities Plan, if required, as well as the solicitation of bids.
B.12. Approval For Partial Roof Replacement
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a contract with its Architect of Record, Parette Somjen Associates, for the district’s Partial Roof Replacement at Middle School project. Authorization includes update of the district’s Long Range Facilities Plan, if required, as well as the solicitation of bids.
B.13. Approval For Partial Window Replacement
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a contract with its Architect of Record, Parette Somjen Associates, for the district’s Partial Window Replacement at Central School project. Authorization includes update of the district’s Long Range Facilities Plan, if required, as well as the solicitation of bids.
B.14. Transportation Contract - ESY
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves transportation contract for the Warren Township School District to provide transportation for Long Hill, of their student for ESY 2019 as follows:
|
District |
Destination School |
Amount |
|
Long Hill |
Warren Township School District |
$1,492.92 |
B.15. Milk Provider for the 2019-2020 School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Cream-O-Land Dairy as the provider for the 2019-2020 school year. The cost of milk will be $.25, juice will be $.25 and water (8 oz.) will be $.30.
C. Personnel/Student Services
C.1. Employment for the 2019-2020 School Year
RESOLVED, upon recommendation from the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves 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 |
|
Tam Quach |
Grade 1 Teacher 02-40-22/bjz |
ALT |
BA |
1 |
$58,240 |
8/28/2019 - 6/30/2020 |
N |
New Section |
|
Brielle Crowe |
Grade 2 Teacher 02-30-22/and |
Central |
MA |
6-7 |
$69,245 |
8/28/2019 - 6/30/2020 |
N |
Replacing employee #2503 |
|
Carlyn O’Regan |
LDTC 02-35-06/bbc |
ALT |
MA |
15-16 |
$75,576 |
8/28/2019 - 6/30/2020 |
N |
Replacing employee #1282 |
C.2. Substitute Teachers 2019-2020
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the list of substitute teachers, dated July 15, 2019, for the 2019-2020 school year.
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 |
|
Maryanne DuBois |
Paraprofessional 32.5 hours 08-35-08/biv |
MH |
Resignation |
4/22/2019 - 6/30/2019 |
|
Melanie Maida |
Leave Replacement School Counselor 02-33-23/ax |
WMS |
Resignation |
1/2/2019 - 6/30/2019 |
|
Amanda Rodrigues |
Physical Education Teacher 02-35-17/ayx 02-30-22/ayw |
MH/CS |
Resignation |
9/1/2005 - 7/1/2019 |
C.4. Summer Fun 2019 Staff
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following for Summer Fun 2019 Staff:
|
Name |
Position |
|
Caitlin Atkinson |
Substitute Teacher |
|
Doris Zanchelli |
Substitute Nurse |
|
Patricia Paradiso |
Substitute Nurse |
|
Keith LaBadie |
Before & Aftercare |
|
Kaen Bennette |
Before & Aftercare |
|
Ashley Allegra |
Before & Aftercare |
|
Anosh Abraham |
Aftercare |
|
Cathryn Ticchio |
Paraprofessional |
|
Natalie Caterisano |
Before & Aftercare |
C.5. Summer Fun 2019 Staff
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following revised salaries for Summer Fun 2019:
|
Name |
From |
To |
|
Jonathan Katz |
Paraprofessional $16/hr |
Paraprofessional $11/hr |
|
Amanda Gaensler |
Paraprofessional $13/hr |
Paraprofessional $11/hr |
|
Hannah Fuller |
Paraprofessional $11/hr |
Paraprofessional $13/hr |
C.6. Transfer/Change in Assignment
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transfer/change in
assignment of the following district staff:
|
Name |
From |
To |
Degree |
Salary /Step |
Effective Date |
Discussion |
|
Patricia Iannacone |
Grade 2 Teacher, CS 02-30-22/and |
Kindergarten Teacher, CS 02-30-22/bab |
MA+45 |
17-18 $88,219.00 |
8/28/2019 - 6/30/2020 |
New Section |
|
Natalie Caterisano |
Paraprofessional 32.5hrs, ALT 08-40-08/bgh |
Paraprofessional 32.5hrs, MH 08-35-08/biv |
NA |
9-10 $29,230.00 |
8/28/2019 - 6/30/2020 |
To replace employee #2883 |
|
Catherine Murphy |
Special Education Teacher ALT 02-40-19/bch 02-40-19/akr |
ASAP Reading Recovery, ALT 02-40-22/aap |
MA+15 |
13-14 |
8/28/2019 - 6/30/2020 |
To replace employee #0171 |
C.7. Approval of IDEA Preschool Payroll Monies
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the use of the FY2020 IDEA Preschool Grant monies in the amount of $16,355 for salary support as follows:
|
Employee ID |
Full Salary |
Salary Funds from IDEA |
% |
|
#2207 |
$26,990 |
$16,355 |
60.6% |
C.8. Warren Township School District Nurses SNAP to Genesis Prep
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following district nurses to work to prepare for transition to Genesis Nursing Module, as per the WTEA negotiated agreement, for 35 total hours at a rate of $50 per hour. The total cost is not to exceed $1,750.00:
|
Jan Brennan |
Tatiana Neri |
|
Sharon Carroll |
Doris Zanchelli |
|
Lisa Lontai |
C.9. After School Clubs and Activities
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education adjusts the stipend amount of the following Clubs/Club Leader at Warren Middle School:
|
Name |
Club |
Old Amount |
New Amount |
|
James Zilinski, Jr. |
STS |
$735 |
$1,127 |
C.10 Summer Work - Special Services Department
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves district staff to conduct summer evaluations, therapy hours (in-district), scheduling and IEP meetings, per the list dated July 10, 2019, at a cost not to exceed $78,460. (This motion supersedes previous motion from June 17, 2019.)
D. Policy
D.1. Policy – Second Reading
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the second reading of the following policy:
|
Number |
Name |
New/Revision |
Source of Changes |
|
5756 |
Transgender Students |
Revision |
District Counsel |
XV. Unfinished Business
N/A
XVI. New Business
● Middle School Culture - Mrs. Taylor addressed concerns regarding the culture at the Middle School, and its views toward inclusiveness. The board discussed.
● Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) programs - The board discussed its ongoing conversation with the township.
On motion by Mr. Bellmann, seconded by Mrs. Zohn, the following motion was made:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education requests District Administration to meet with Township Administration regarding PILOT projects with a follow up report to Board of Education no later than the end of September.
The consent item was approved by a 9-0 roll-call vote.
● After School Programs - Mrs. Taylor brought up for discussion the process for and ability to add additional after school activities, separate from district offerings.
● Potential Regional Board of Education Presidents Meeting - Mr. Brezee reported on correspondence received regarding a potential meeting with the leadership of the Watchung Hills and sending districts’ Boards of Education.
XVII. Public Commentary (any topic)
N/A
XVIII. Adjourn
On motion by Mrs. DiMaggio, seconded by Mr. Bellmann, the meeting was adjourned at
8:45 p.m.
Minutes submitted by,
Patricia Leonhardt
Board Secretary
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