Minutes for June 21, 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 6:30 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 June 14, 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 – Patricia Leonhardt led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. Roll Call
Present: Mark Bisci, David Brezee, Lori Clar, Laura Keller,Todd Weinstein,
Patricia Zohn and Marc Franco
Absent: Aaron Bellish
Also Present: Dr. Matthew Mingle, Superintendent, Patricia Leonhardt,
Board Secretary, and members of the public and press.
Lisa DiMaggio joined the meeting at 6:33 p.m.
IV. Executive Session
● At 6:31 p.m. Mr. Bisci moved the following:
WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A.10:4-11, permits the Board of Education to meet in closed session to discuss certain matters, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, the Board of Education adjourns to closed session to discuss:
specific prospective or current employees unless all who could be adversely affected request an open session
Action will 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 Mr. Brezee and approved by unanimous voice vote.
Mrs. Zohn left the meeting at 6:32 p.m. (due to technical difficulties).
Mrs. DiMaggio joined the meeting at 6:33 p.m.
Mrs. Zohn entered at 6:36 p.m. leaving again at 6:50 p.m. (due to technical difficulties).
On motion by Mr. Franco, seconded by Mr. Bisci, the Board reconvened in open session at 7:00 p.m.
V. Minutes
● Mr. Bisci moved the following:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the public session minutes of the May 24, 2021 Board Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and approved by a 7-0 roll-call vote (due to technical difficulties, Mrs. Zohn was temporarily out of the meeting).
VI. Correspondence and Information
· HIB Information
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Total # of Investigations: |
Total # of Determined Bullying Incidents: |
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1 |
1 |
· Suspension Report
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In School: |
Out of School: |
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0 |
1 |
· Fire Drills
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| May 28 | May 25 | May 14 | May 14 | May 19 |
· Security Drills
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| May 11 | May 11 | May 11 | May 11 | May 11 |
| Hold/Lockdown | Hold/Lockdown | Hold/Lockdown | Hold/Lockdown | Hold/Lockdown |
Dr. Mingle reported that the Board received 7 emails from 4 individuals regarding Back to School.
VII. President's Remarks – Mr. Marc Franco
Mr. Franco thanked all for their perseverance during this difficult school year and expressed his wish for a normal open in the Fall.
Mr. Franco called attention to motion B.16, regarding a request to the governor.
Mr. Franco read a Resolution on behalf of the Warren Township Board of Education recognizing Mrs. Leonhardt’s employment and achievements.
Lastly, Mr. Franco mentioned his enjoyment in attending the 8th grade graduation.
VIII. Superintendent’s Remarks – Dr. Matthew Mingle
Dr. Mingle thanked all involved in the end of year festivities, which were positive and successful.
Dr. Mingle also discussed the first two Community Engagement events, which were well attended and received positive feedback.
Dr. Mingle reminded the board members that their self-evaluation process is slated to begin tomorrow (June 22nd).
Dr. Mingle called attention to motion A.2., and its federal requirement, motion B.16. and its request for the governor, and motions B.17. and B.18 which address the National School Lunch Program.
Lastly, Dr. Mingle discussed motion C.1. with its new staff appointments and motion C.21, which appoints Christopher Heagele as the district’s new Business Administrator.
IX. Presentations
● Substitute Recognition - Dr. Matthew Mingle acknowledged and thanked the district’s substitute teachers for their service during the 2020-2021 school year.
X. Discussion
N/A
XI. Committee Reports
● Communication, Curriculum and Technology Committee - Mrs. DiMaggio reported on the meeting held earlier in the evening. While the main focus was the operating parameters for future board meetings, additional discussion items included strategic plan shareholder input, grading scales, spring iReady results and the scheduling of a July meeting for the committee.
Mrs. Zohn entered the meeting again at 7:16 p.m.
● Finance, Operations, Security Committee - Mr. Brezee reported on the June 16 meeting at which increases in student enrollment PILOT projects, projected student enrollment increases, Pop Warner field maintenance, National School Lunch Program and end of year Capital Reserve deposit were discussed.
It was noted that the Referendum 2019 projects are now complete and costs have been finalized at $599,421 below estimate.
Lastly it was discussed that the Referendum 2021 projects have received state approval.
● Ad Hoc Consolidations / Regionalization - Mr. Bisci reviewed the June 7th meeting, at which participation parameters were discussed. A final committee recommendation is pending finalization of legislation and board attorney guidance.
● Ad Hoc Return to School Committee - Dr. Mingle reported that the committee’s work has already been discussed earlier.
XII. 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).
● Ms. Rachel Singleton, Deerwood Trail West, discussed the similarities between Regionalization and Return to School processes; asked questions regarding the legal settlements on the agenda, and the National School Lunch Program.
● Ms. Darlene Carter, Casale Drive South / Mt. Horeb PTO Co-President, asked questions regarding the National School Lunch Program.
Dr. Mingle responded to the array of questions and comments.
XIII. Items for Board Consideration/Action
Mr. Franco requested that B.17. and B.18. be pulled for discussion separate vote.
Mr. Bisci requested that B.6. and D.1. be pulled for discussion.
Mr. Brezee requested that C.21. be pulled for a separate vote and C.6. for discussion.
Mr. Bisci asked questions regarding motion B.6., with Mrs. Leonhardt responding.
Mr. Brezee recognized Mr. Berry’s service to the district as he retires and Ms. Leonard as she leaves the district (C.6.).
The board discussed motions B.17. and B.18. (National School Lunch Program) at length.
On motion by Mr. Bisci, seconded by Mr. Franco, the consent items A.1. through A.4., B.1. through B.5., B.7. through B.16, B.19., C.1. through C.23., and D.1. through D.3. were approved by a 7-0-1 roll-call vote. (Mr. Brezee abstained.)
On motion by Mr. Brezee, seconded by Mr. Franco, the consent item B.6. was approved by a 7-1 roll-call vote. (Mr. Bisci voted no.)
On motion by Mr. Franco, seconded by Mr. Bisci, the consent items B.17. and B.18. were approved by a 7-1 roll-call vote. (Mr. Weinstein voted no.)
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 May 24, 2021.
A.2. Local Education Plan for Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity
of Services (Safe Return Plan) Submission
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the submission of the Local Education Plan for Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services (Safe Return Plan) Submission for School Year 2021-2022.
A.3. Fieldwork Site
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Raritan Valley Community College, from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, securing Warren Township Schools as an internship site to provide supervised clinical experiences for the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program.
A.4. Out of District Placements 2021-2022
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the revised 2021-2022 Out-of-District placement list dated June 17, 2021.
B. Finance/Operations/Transportation
B.1. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the period June 1, 2021 through June 21, 2021 in the amount of $5,191,801.71.
B.2. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the School Business
Administrator/Board Secretary, pursuant to Policy 6470, to audit pending bills and claims, to pay qualifying bills and claims within approved budget line item amounts, from June 22, 2021 to June 30, 2021, and to submit those bills to the Board of Education for approval at its meeting scheduled for July 19, 2021.
B.3. Board Secretary's and Treasurer's Report
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the report of the secretary for the month of May, 2021; and
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on May 31, 2021:
|
FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
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(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$11,671,716.97 |
$1,275,641.28 |
|
|
(10) General Current Expense |
$0.00 |
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(11) Current Expense |
$3,113,313.22 |
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(12) Capital Outlay |
$175,329.69 |
||
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(13) Special Schools |
$164,164.24 |
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|
(20) Special Revenue Fund |
-12459.08 |
$18,345.84 |
$0.00 |
|
(30) Capital Projects Fund |
$658,719.44 |
$115,389.30 |
$355,825.94 |
|
(40) Debt Service Fund |
$0.00 |
$0.65 |
$0.00 |
|
TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS |
$12,317,977.33 |
$3,586,542.94 |
$1,631,467.22 |
|
(60) Milk Fund |
$4,049.49 |
$ - |
$ 17,207.49 |
|
(61) Juice and Water Fund |
$1,358.13 |
$ - |
$ 1,358.13 |
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TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS |
$5,407.62 |
$0.00 |
$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.4. Budget Transfers for Month of May 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. |
11-000-213-600-035-04-00 |
Health Supplies - MHS |
11-190-100-610-035-04-10 |
Instructional Supplies - MHS |
$1,700 |
|
2. |
11-000-223-500-033-08-00 |
Staff Training - Other Purchased Services - SPS - MS |
11-000-223-580-030-08-00 |
Workshops & Travel - SPS - CS |
$35 |
|
3. |
11-000-223-500-040-08-00 |
Staff Training - Other Purchased Services - SPS - ALT |
11-000-223-580-030-08-00 |
Workshops & Travel - SPS - CS |
$35 |
|
4. |
11-000-223-500-050-08-00 |
Staff Training - Other Purchased Services - SPS - WS |
11-000-223-580-030-08-00 |
Workshops & Travel - SPS - CS |
$35 |
|
5. |
11-000-223-500-035-12-00 |
Staff Training - Purchased Services- MHS |
11-000-223-580-035-12-00 |
Workshops & Travel - Staff Training - MHS |
$110 |
|
6. |
11-000-223-500-040-12-00 |
Staff Training - Purchased Services- ALT |
11-000-223-580-040-12-00 |
Workshops & Travel - Staff Training - ALT |
$110 |
|
7. |
11-000-223-500-050-12-00 |
Staff Training - Purchased Services - WS |
11-000-223-580-050-12-00 |
Workshops & Travel - Staff Training - WS |
$110 |
|
8. |
11-000-270-615-000-10-00 |
Transportation Supplies |
11-000-270-610-000-10-00 |
General Transportation Supplies |
$3,000 |
|
9. |
11-190-100-610-030-03-10 |
Instructional Supplies - CS |
11-120-100-101-030-03-00 |
Salaries-Grades 1-5 Teachers- CS |
$1,750 |
|
10. |
11-190-100-610-030-11-01 |
Supplies - Instructional Hardware - CS |
11-000-222-500-040-11-01 |
Media/Library-Other Purchased Services - ALT |
$2,300 |
|
11. |
11-190-100-610-033-11-01 |
Supplies - Instructional Hardware - MS |
11-000-222-500-040-11-01 |
Media/Library-Other Purchased Services - ALT |
$1,950 |
|
12. |
11-190-100-610-035-11-01 |
Supplies - Instructional Hardware - MHS |
11-000-222-500-050-11-01 |
Media/Library-Other Purchased Services - WS |
$2,500 |
|
13. |
11-190-100-610-040-11-01 |
Supplies - Instructional Hardware - ALT |
11-000-222-500-050-11-01 |
Media/Library-Other Purchased Services - WS |
$2,450 |
|
14. |
11-190-100-610-050-11-01 |
Supplies - Instructional Hardware - WS |
11-000-222-500-050-11-01 |
Media/Library-Other Purchased Services - WS |
$2,300 |
|
15. |
12-000-266-730-000-09-00 |
Security - Equipment |
11-000-262-621-035-09-04 |
Heat - MHS |
$4,371 |
|
16. |
12-120-100-730-030-03-00 |
Instructional Equipment - Central |
11-000-262-610-000-09-00 |
Building Supplies - Maintenance |
$1,625 |
|
17. |
12-120-100-730-030-03-00 |
Instructional Equipment - Central |
11-190-100-610-030-03-10 |
Instructional Supplies - CS |
$1,625 |
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18. |
12-130-100-730-033-07-00 |
Instructional Equipment - Middle |
11-190-100-610-033-07-10 |
Instructional Supplies - MS |
$5,300 |
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:
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Name |
School |
Workshop/ Conference |
Location |
Month/Yr |
Cost |
|
Cynthia Cassidy |
MS |
Teaching Learning Coaching 2021 |
Virtual |
Nov. 3 and 4, 2021 |
$499 |
|
Maria Mensinger |
MS |
New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association - Equity in Action |
Virtual |
Aug. 5, 23, Sept. 13 and Nov. 15, 2021 |
$450 |
|
Linda Yu |
MS |
New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association - Equity in Action |
Virtual |
Aug. 5, 23, Sept. 13 and Nov. 15, 2021 |
$450 |
|
Cynthia Cassidy |
MS |
New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association - Equity in Action |
Virtual |
Aug. 5, 23, Sept. 13 and Nov. 15, 2021 |
$450 |
|
Christine Cirrottii |
MS |
New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association - Equity in Action |
Virtual |
Aug. 5, 23, Sept. 13 and Nov. 15, 2021 |
$450 |
|
Derek Ressa |
District |
The Path Forward on Student Mental Health Series |
Virtual |
July 14, 15 and 27, 2021 |
$225 |
|
Alison Tugya |
CS |
Elementary Advanced Responsive Classroom Course |
Virtual |
Aug 3, 4, 5 and 6, 2021 |
$829 |
|
Alyssa Pech |
CS |
Elementary Advanced Responsive Classroom Course |
Virtual |
Aug 3, 4, 5 and 6, 2021 |
$829 |
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. Transfer of Current Year Surplus to Capital Reserve
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:21-2 and N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-13 permit a Board of Education to establish and/or deposit into certain reserve accounts at year end, and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures, under the authority of the Commissioner of Education, which permit a board of education to transfer anticipated excess current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by board resolution, and
WHEREAS, the Warren Township Schools Board of Education wishes to deposit the anticipated current year surplus of up to $3,150,000 into Capital Reserve at year end, and
WHEREAS, the Warren Township Schools Board of Education has determined that up to $3,150,000 is available for such purpose of transfer;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Warren Township Schools Board of Education hereby authorizes the district’s School Business Administrator to make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.
B.7. Obsolete Equipment
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education declares as obsolete the following item:
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Item |
Description |
|
Blower |
Therrien and Fils, Model TS1 |
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.8. Ad Hoc Consolidation/Regionalization Committee Goals
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the 2020-2021 Ad Hoc Consolidations/Regionalization Committee goals:
○ Advise the Board in matters pertaining to regionalization and consolidation as they may arise in discussions with other Watchung Hills districts and/or studies.
○ Make recommendations to the Board on any matters pertaining to regionalization and consolidation studies.
B.9. Application and Acceptance of Federal Grant Monies - IDEA
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the application submission
to the Department of Education and accepts the award itself for the following 2021-2022 Federal Grant Programs:
|
Program |
Amount |
|
IDEA Basic |
$412,622 |
|
IDEA PreSchool |
$16,397 |
B.10. Purchase of Curriculum Materials
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the purchase of paper based and digital materials for the 2021-2022 School Year, in amount not to exceed $119,489.75 as follows:
|
Textbook/Digital |
Cost |
|
Ready Classroom (Student consumable books w Digital Access) Grades K to 5 |
$20,964.60 |
|
Ready Classroom (Student consumable books w Digital Access) Grades 6 to 8 |
$8,660.65 |
|
iReady Math and Reading Diagnostic and Instructional Resource Site License Grades K to 5 |
$47,500.00 |
|
iReady Math and Reading Diagnostic and Instructional Resource Site License Grades 6 to 8 |
$19,864.50 |
|
Professional Development: |
|
|
iReady Classroom iReady Math Core PD Package 3 sessions per building up to 6 hours each. Grades K to 5 |
$18,000.00 |
|
iReady Classroom iReady Math Core PD Package 3 sessions up to 6 hours each. Grades 6 to 8 |
$4,500.00 |
B.11. Travel Reimbursement Mileage Rate
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the reimbursement rate for district travel in a personal vehicle to be .35 per mile, per the New Jersey State Appropriations Act.
B.12. Approval of Legal Settlement
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the Settlement for the 2021-2022 School Year for Student #7023184093.
B.13. Approval of Legal Settlement
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the Settlement for the 2021-2022 School Year for Student #8180057817.
B.14. Insurance Fund Membership Renewal - SAIF
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the following:
WHEREAS, the Warren Township Board of Education, hereafter referred to as "Educational Facility" is a member of the School Alliance Insurance Fund, hereinafter referred to as "Fund"; and
WHEREAS, said renewal membership terminates as of July 1, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. standard time, unless earlier renewed by agreement between the Educational Facility and the Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Educational Facility is afforded the following types of coverages:
✓ Workers’ Compensation
✓ Supplemental Indemnity - Workers’ Compensation
✓ Package - Property, Boiler & Machinery, General and Auto Liability, Environmental Impairment Liability
✓ Excess Liability (AL/GL)
✓ School Leaders Professional Liability
✓ Excess Liability (SLPL)
❏ Student Accident
❏ Foreign Travel Liability
❏ Excess Cyber Liability
WHEREAS, the Educational Facility desires to renew said membership;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
- The Educational Facility agrees to renew its membership in the Fund for a period of three years beginning July 1, 2021, and ending July 1, 2024 at 12:01a.m. eastern standard time, and to be subject to the coverages, operating procedures, bylaws, and other organizational and operational documents of the Fund presently existing or as from time to time amended by the Fund and/or the Department of Banking and Insurance.
- The Educational Facility's Business Official, Patricia Leonhardt, is hereby appointed as the Educational Facility's Fund Commissioner and is authorized to execute the renewal Indemnity and Trust Agreement thereby evidencing annexed hereto and made a part hereof and to deliver same to the Fund the Educational Facility's renewal of its membership.
B.15. Transportation for Out-of-District Student - SCESC - ESY
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transportation contract with Somerset County ESC for 2021 ESY transportation for Out-of-District students as follows:
|
School |
Student ID # |
Cost |
|
PG Chambers |
3138342376 |
$268.11 per diem |
|
PG Chambers |
8009989713 |
$296.74 per diem |
|
Montgomery Academy |
7406541196 |
$102.20 per diem |
|
Hunterdon Preparatory |
7344244081 |
$52.74 per diem |
|
Somerset Hills |
7717368567 |
$126.45 per diem |
B.16. Return to School Expectations
RESOLVED, that the Warren Township Board of Education, hereby formally requests that Governor Murphy and the New Jersey Department of Health address the gaps and inconsistencies between Executive Order 175 and Executive Order 241. Specifically, the Board hereby supports the expansion of the Executive Order 241 to be inclusive of indoor K-12 public school setting and the removal of travel quarantine requirements for unvaccinated students and staff members.
B.17. Participation in National School Lunch Program and After School Snack
Program
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the district’s participation in the National School Lunch Program (district wide) and the After School Snack Program (Middle School only) for the 2021-22 school year.
B.18. Award of Food Commercial Vendor Contract
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the following:
The Board received the following response to its Request for Proposals from Nu-Way Concessionaires, Inc. for commercial vended meals. Now, therefore be it resolved that the Board hereby accepts and awards the contract to Nu-Way Concessionaires, Inc. for the 2021-22 school year with the following per meal/snack prices:
Per Meal Elementary School Lunch Price $3.29
Per Meal Middle School Lunch Price $3.39
Per Snack After School Snack Price $0.79
B.19. Contract Approval
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a contract for the provision of nursing services for Student #3138342376 through Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, at an hourly rate not to exceed $54.50.
C. Personnel/Student Services
C.1. Employment for the 2021-2022 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 |
|
Ronald Berry |
Security Compliance Manager 07-00-21/ayg |
District |
N/A |
N/A |
Per Diem Rate of $325 per day not to exceed $10,400 |
July 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Matthew Gamage |
Teacher 02-50-22/blv |
WS |
MA+15 |
4 |
$71,448 |
August 30, 2021 through June 30, 2022 |
No |
New Position |
|
Hallie Meister |
Leave Replacement Teacher |
ALT |
BA |
3 |
$61,269 |
August 30, 2021 through June 30, 2022 |
No |
To replace employee # 3159 |
|
Adanna Cooper |
Multi-Duty 32.5 hours Paraprofessional 08-40-15/beu |
ALT |
N/A |
1 |
$24,185 |
August 30, 2021 through June 30, 2022 |
No |
To replace employee #1019 |
|
Stephanie Dimakos |
Leave Replacement Special Ed. Teacher |
CS |
MA |
7 |
$72,021 |
August 30, 2021 through June 30, 2022 |
No |
To replace employee #3058 |
|
Liana Esposito |
Special Education Teacher 02-50-19/aue 02-50-19/bcp |
WS |
BA |
3 |
$61,269 |
August 30, 2021 through June 30, 2022 |
No |
To replace employee #2276 |
|
Eliana Glassman |
Special Education Teacher 02-30-19/bci 02-30-19/akm |
CS |
BA |
1 |
$59,549 |
August 30, 2021 through June 30, 2022 |
No |
To replace employee #1128 |
|
Claire Vivenzio |
Special Education Teacher 08-35-08/ats |
ALT |
MA |
13-14 |
$77,015 |
August 30, 2021 through June 30, 2022 |
No |
To replace employee #2954 |
|
Diane Moon |
Classroom Paraprofessional 32.5 hours 08-33-08/bif |
WMS |
N/A |
1 |
$26,964 |
August 30, 2021 through June 30, 2022 |
No |
To replace employee #3377 |
|
Courtney McIntosh |
0.8 School Social Worker 02-30-22/blo 02-50-22/blp |
WS CS |
MA |
1 |
$52,403.2 |
August 30, 2021 through June 30, 2022 |
No |
To replace employee #3557 |
|
Reid Maglione |
Grade K 02-50-22/bmc |
WS |
BA+15 |
1 |
$62,526 |
August 30, 2021 through June 30, 2022 |
No |
New position |
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.
|
Name |
|
Sophie Weaver |
C.3. Return to School Committee Stipends
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the list of stipends for
10-month employees’ service on Return to School Committees during the
months of July and August.
C.4. Warren Middle School Staff Additional Hours Summer 2021
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Middle School staff to work extra days, at the employee’s per diem rate, as noted below:
|
Name |
Position |
Amount |
|
Margaret Johnson |
Guidance Counselor |
$494.15 per day, not to exceed six days, for a total not to exceed $2,964.90 |
|
Helen Scully |
Guidance Counselor |
$486.28 per day, not to exceed six days, for a total not to exceed $2,917.68. |
|
Dominic Vignali |
Leave Replacement Guidance Counselor |
$327.52 per day, not to exceed six days, for a total not to exceed $1,965.12. |
|
Lisa Lontai |
School Nurse |
$486.28 per day, not to exceed three days, for a total not to exceed $1,458.84. |
C.5. Multi-Duty Paraprofessional Extended Work Schedule Summer 2021
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an extended work schedule, to a maximum of five days total per school during Summer 2021, at the employee’s per diem rate, as follows:
|
Name |
Position |
School |
Amount |
|
Carmella Motyczka |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional |
CS |
$165.10 per day, not to exceed 825.50 |
|
Michele Delserro |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional |
MTH |
$184.11 per day, not to exceed $920.55 |
|
Susan Francione |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional |
WS |
$144.90 per day, not to exceed $724.50 |
|
Adanna Cooper |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional |
ALT |
$130.73 per day, not to exceed $653.65 |
C.6. Retirement/Resignation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the retirement/resignations
of the following staff:
|
Name |
Position |
Location |
Retirement/ Resignation |
Dates of Service |
|
Ronald Berry |
Security Compliance Manager |
District |
Resignation |
August 1, 2016 through September 30, 2021 |
|
Brittany Leonard |
Special Education Teacher 02-40-19/axg |
ALT |
Resignation |
September 1, 2014 through June 30, 2021 |
|
Lois Wagner |
1:1 Paraprofessional 08-50-08/bff |
WS |
Resignation |
November 13, 2013 through June 30, 2021 |
C.7. Leave Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following leave requests:
|
Employee ID |
Paid/Unpaid |
|
#2879 |
FMLA - January 4, 2021 through January 21, 2021 (paid) FMLA - January 22, 2021 through March 26, 2021 (unpaid) Extended Leave - April 5, 2021 through on or about June 30, 2021 (unpaid) (This motion supersedes previous motion approved on April 12, 2021.) |
|
#3302 |
FMLA - June 21, 2021 through July 9, 2021 (unpaid) |
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 |
|
Paige Hobby |
August 30, 2021 through June 30, 2022 |
ALT Multi-Duty Paraprofessional, 30 hrs 08-40-15/bes $22,770 |
ALT 1:1 Paraprofessional, 32.5 hrs 08-40-08/blq $27,446.20 |
|
Kevin Pacheco |
August 30, 2021 through June 30, 2022 |
District Computer Technician 13-00-27/blj $35,000 |
ALT Multi-Duty Paraprofessional, Step 3, 30 hours, $23,225 08-40-15/bes |
|
Kimberly Collison |
August 30, 2021 through June 30, 2022 |
Leave Replacement Grade 1 Teacher, ALT |
Grade 2 Teacher, CS 02-30-22/acs |
|
Cathryn Ticchio |
August 30, 2021 through June 30, 2022 |
WMS, 1:1 Paraprofessional, Step 4 $30,242.92 08-33-08/bif |
WMS, Special Education Teacher, Step 1, MA $68,481 |
|
Michele Gonnella |
July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 |
Grounds Maintenance 04-03-21/afb |
Skilled Maintenance Mechanic 04-00-21/bhn |
C.9. Long Term Substitute
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following individual as a Long Term Substitute:
|
Name |
Effective Date |
Replacing Employee # |
|
Alba Figueroa |
May 3, 2021 through on or about June 30, 2021 |
#2879 |
C.10. Approval to Create Positions
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the creation of the following positions for 2021-2022 school year:
|
Location |
Position |
Full-Time Equivalent |
|
WS |
Grade K 02-50-22/bmc |
1.0 |
|
CS |
Classroom Paraprofessional, 30 hrs 08-30-08/bmg |
1.0 |
|
WMS |
1:1 Paraprofessional, 32.5 hrs 08-33-08/bmf |
1.0 |
C.11. Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Building Team Member
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff as a Crisis Prevention Intervention Building Team member. Each staff member will receive an annual amount of $500 stipend per the WTEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. The stipend will be rewarded upon verified completion of the Crisis Prevention Intervention training.
|
Name |
|
Josephine Maccagnan |
C.12. Salary Adjustment
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the salary adjustment for Derek Ressa in obtaining Doctorate Degree, effective May 15, 2021 in the amount of $1,500.00 annually in accordance with the WTAA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
C.13. Appointment of Unaffiliated Staff 2021-2022 School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the list of unaffiliated staff employment, dated June 4, 2021, for the 2021-2022 school year.
(This motion supersedes previous motion approved on May 24, 2021.)
C.14. Non-WTEA Stipend Positions 2021-2022
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following non-WTEA stipend for the 2021-2022 school year:
|
Position |
Name |
Amount |
|
Energy Educator/Manager |
Kathlynn Kogler |
$10,500 |
C.15. Approval of IDEA Preschool Payroll Monies
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the use of the FY2022 IDEA Preschool Grant monies in the amount of $16,397 for salary support as follows:
|
Employee ID |
Full Salary |
Salary Funds from IDEA |
Percentage |
|
#2207 |
$29,560 |
$16,397 |
55.47% |
C.16. Summer Curriculum Instruction Projects 2021-2022
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff for the 2021-2022 curriculum writing projects, as per the WTEA negotiated agreement, at a rate of $50 per hour, at a cost not to exceed $18,000.00:
|
Name |
||
|
Nancy Andrews |
Jessica Decelle |
Helen Scully |
|
Kelly Backus |
Hildegarde Jackson |
John Seremula |
|
Kristen Boni |
Amy Jensen |
Myranda Shimko |
|
Kimberly Bostory |
Margaret Johnson |
Kristen Stoyanov |
|
Carol Brown |
Susan Kline |
Scott Vaglio |
|
Lisa Carlson |
Marianne Larson |
Lauren Valera |
|
Cynthia Cassidy |
Christina Mancino |
Joel VanTine |
|
Sitta Cohen |
Marissa Marton-Sarao |
Lori Vigliotti |
|
Sean Convery |
Jessica Nathan |
Linda Yu |
|
Brielle Crowe |
Jennifer Ronkiewicz |
Michelle Zgombic |
|
Bernadette Danner |
Heather Saum |
|
C.17. Advanced Math Summer Bridge Program 2021
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the appointment of the following staff member, to be paid at the contractual rate of $50 per hour. Total cost not to exceed $2,500.00. Fully funded through ESSER II.
|
Name |
|
Justina Thomson |
C.18. Summer Fun 2021 Additional Staff
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the list of additional Summer Fun 2021 staff. (Dated 6/21/2021)
C.19. Additional 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 June 21, 2021, at an additional cost not to exceed $16,691. Approval includes services provided by current Warren Township School District staff, as well as Victoria Cruz, former Warren Township staff member.
C.20. Additional Building and Grounds Summer Staff
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the following additional staff members for summer Building and Grounds employment, at the Custodial Adult Summer rate of $18.26 per hour:
|
Name |
|
Laura Lamson |
|
Scott Vaglio |
C.21. Employment Contract - Business Administrator
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the contract of employment dated June 21, 2021 between the Warren Township Board of Education and Christopher Heagele for the position of Business Administrator for the period August 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. A copy of this contract is on file at the Board of Education office.
C.22. Interim Business Administrator - Stipend
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an additional stipend for MaryGrace Suitovsky in an amount not to exceed $1,300.00 to assume the responsibilities of Interim Business Administrator from July 19, 2021 through July 31, 2021.
C.23. Special Services Providers’ List
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following provider additions for the Student Services for the 2021-2022 school year:
● Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. for nursing services at an hourly cost of $54.50.
● Summit Speech School, to provide an Acoustic Evaluation, at a cost of $475.
D. Policy
D.1. Policy - First Reading
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the first reading of the following policies.
|
Number |
Name |
New/Revision |
Source of Changes |
|
P0131 |
Bylaws, Policies, and Regulations |
Revision |
SEA |
|
P3134 |
Assignment of Extra Duties |
Revision |
SEA |
|
P3142 |
Nonrenewal of Nontenured Teaching Staff Member |
Revision |
SEA |
|
P3221 |
Evaluation of Teachers |
Revision |
SEA |
|
P3222 |
Evaluation of Teaching Staff Members, Excluding Teachers and Administrators |
Revision |
SEA |
|
P3223 |
Evaluation of Administrators, Excluding Principals, Vice Principals, and Assistant Principals |
Revision |
SEA |
|
P3224 |
Evaluation of Principals, Vice Principals, and Assistant Principals |
Revision |
SEA |
|
P4146 |
Nonrenewal of Nontenured Support Staff Member |
Revision |
SEA |
|
P6471 |
School District Travel |
Revision |
SEA |
|
P8561 |
Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs |
New |
SEA |
D.2. Regulation - First Reading
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the first reading of the following regulations.
|
Number |
Name |
New/Revision |
Source of Changes |
|
R3221 |
Evaluation of Teachers |
Revision |
SEA |
|
R3222 |
Evaluation of Teaching Staff Members, Excluding Teachers and Administrators |
Revision |
SEA |
|
R3223 |
Evaluation of Administrators, Excluding Principals, Vice Principals, and Assistant Principals |
Revision |
SEA |
|
R3224 |
Evaluation of Principals, Vice Principals, and Assistant Principals |
Revision |
SEA |
|
R4146 |
Nonrenewal of Nontenured Support Staff Member |
Revision |
SEA |
|
R6471 |
School District Travel |
Revision |
SEA |
D.3. Policy - Abolish
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the abolishment of the following policy.
|
Number |
Name |
New/Revision |
Source of Changes |
|
P1649 |
Federal Families First Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Act |
Abolish |
SEA |
XIV. Unfinished Business
N/A
XV. New Business
Mrs. DiMaggio congratulated the District’s new Business Administrator, Mr. Christopher Heagele.
XVI. 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;
- 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).
● Ms. Mariette Dzeletovic, King George Road, asked questions about the iReady program review and spoke in support of the National School Lunch Program.
● Ms. Jennifer Armao, Briarwood Drive East, expressed her appreciation for the graduation programs and asked questions regarding student enrollment activity.
Dr. Mingle responded to the array of questions.
● Ms. Rachel Singleton, Deerwood Trail West, spoke of her appreciation for the graduation, specifically the streaming and Mr. Villar’s speech.
Mrs. Leonhardt left the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
XVII. Executive Session
● At 8:09 p.m. Mr. Bisci 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 - Superintendent’s evaluation
Action will not be taken upon return to public session;
the length of the meeting is anticipated to be approximately 60 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.
Mrs. Leonhardt left the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
Dr. Mingle left the meeting at 8:12 p.m.
Mr. Franco left the meeting at 9:30 p.m.
On motion by Mr. Brezee, seconded by Mrs. Zohn, the Board reconvened in open session at 10:23 p.m.
XVIII. Adjourn
On motion by Mr. Brezee, seconded by Mrs. Clar, the meeting was adjourned at 10:24 p.m.
Minutes submitted by,
Patricia Leonhardt
Board Secretary
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