Minutes for July 19, 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 4:00 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 – Marc Franco led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. Roll Call
Present: Aaron Bellish, Mark Bisci, Lori Clar, Lisa DiMaggio, Laura Keller,
Patricia Zohn and Marc Franco. Todd Weinstein via zoom.
Absent: David Brezee
Also Present: Dr. Matthew Mingle, Superintendent, Matthew Giacobbe, Board Attorney, Cleary, Giacobbe, Alfieri & Jacobs, MaryGrace Suitovsky,
Interim Board Secretary, and members of the public and press.
IV. Board of Education Retreat
Dr. Mingle summarized some key takeaways from the Board Self Evaluation and noted there was 100% participation.
Dr. Mingle recommended to the Board the re-establishment of Board Norms for Board Communication and Operations.
Dr. Mingle spoke about Board goals and provided some specific examples.
Board Attorney Matthew Giacobbe led the Board in its annual ethics training.
V. Executive Session
● At 4:30 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:
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 - Superintendent’s evaluation
Action may 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. Franco and approved by unanimous voice vote.
Mr. Weinstein exited the meeting.
VI. Motion to return to Open Session/Board of Education Retreat
On motion by Mr. Franco, seconded by Ms. Keller, the Board reconvened in open session at 5:35 p.m. Mr. Weinstein rejoined the meeting.
Dr. Mingle outlined three recommendations for Board goal setting. Dr. Mingle summarized the communication plan utilized for the 2019 Referendum and recommended we proceed in the same manner.
Dr. Mingle led the Board in a discussion of Year 2 Strategic Plan priorities which included the topics of rezoning or restructuring the elementary schools and regionalization.
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves a recess until 7:00 p.m.
On motion by Mr. Franco, seconded by Mr. Bisci, the motion was approved.
On motion by Mr. Franco, seconded by Mrs. Zohn the board meeting resumed at 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Weinstein rejoined the meeting at 7:00 p.m. via zoom.
VII. Minutes
● Mr. Bisci moved the following:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the public and private session minutes of the June 21, 2021 Board Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and approved by a 8-0 roll-call vote.
VIII. Correspondence and Information
Dr. Mingle reported that the Board received 7 emails from 3 individuals related to Return to School topics.
· HIB Information
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Total # of Investigations: |
Total # of Determined Bullying Incidents: |
|||
|
0 |
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 17 | June 01 | June 04 | June 08 | June 18 |
· Security Drills
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| June 16 | June 17 | June 14 | June 11 | June 16 |
| Hold/Lockdown | Hold/Lockdown | Hold/Lockdown | Hold/Lockdown | Hold/Lockdown |
IX. President's Remarks – Mr. Marc Franco
Mr. Franco hoped that all were enjoying the summer.
Mr. Franco recognized the fact that the Board has returned to in-person meetings which include the public.
Mr. Franco expressed his excitement over the Return to School Plan for September that will be presented by Dr. Mingle this evening.
X. Superintendent’s Remarks – Dr. Matthew Mingle
Dr. Mingle thanked Mr. Riegler, Mr. Jauh, Mrs. Suitovsky, Ms. Regan and Mr. Kimmick for their efforts to make this meeting happen as this is our first live in person meeting which allows for zoom public commentary and interactions.
Dr. Mingle also thanked Watchung Hills Regional High School who provided some technology support.
Dr. Mingle reminded the members of the public that the deadline to file to run for the Board is Monday, July 26th at 4:00 p.m.
Dr. Mingle noted a few items on the agenda:
● Item B.5. - The official approval to put a referendum to the Township voters which has a zero tax impact similar to the 2019 Referendum.
● Item B.10. - Dr. Mingle thanked the Warren Middle School PTO for their financial support of the 8th grade graduation.
● Item B.18. - The designation of a set of streets in a new development for school zoning and recognizing any new developments opening during the 2021-2022 school year will impact staffing levels.
● Item C.5. - The district use of some of its Federal Covid Relief funding to provide summer counseling to qualifying students.
XI. Presentations
● Return to School Planning Update - Dr. Mingle provided a Return to School planning update. Dr. Mingle also announced a parent information session planned for August 25th.
XII. Discussion
N/A
XIII. Committee Reports
● Curriculum, Communication, and Technology Committee - Mrs. DiMaggio reported on the Warren Middle School character education research presented by Dr. Ressa and the Sample Student Achievement and Reporting dashboard. The next meeting will be held on August 16 at 4:00 p.m.
XIV. 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).
● Mr. Daniel Croson, Fairfield Avenue, thanked Dr. Mingle and the Board on the Return to School plan and asked about a meeting with the PTO’s regarding fundraising opportunities.
● Ms. Jennifer Armao (via zoom), Briarwood Drive East, asked who will serve lunches, while the district participates in the National School Lunch Program.
Dr. Mingle responded by noting that he will be meeting with the PTO Presidents on July 21st and that these topics are on the agenda.
XV. Items for Board Consideration/Action
Mr. Weinstein asked that consent item A.1. be pulled for separate vote and recused himself.
Mr. Bisci asked a question on consent item B.13. and Dr. Mingle responded.
On motion by Mr. Bisci, seconded by Mr. Franco, the consent items A.2. through A.4., B.1. through B.19., C.1. through C.17., D.1. and D.2., were approved by a 8-0 roll-call vote.
On motion by Mr. Bisci, seconded by Mrs. DiMaggio, the consent item A.1. was approved by a 7-0 roll-call vote. (Mr. Weinstein recused himself.)
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 June 21, 2021.
A.2. Out-of-District Placement
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following out-of-district placements for 2021-2022 school year:
|
School |
Student ID # |
ESY Cost |
SY Cost |
|
Green Brook |
3781680892 |
$3,837.50 |
$57,632.50* |
|
Green Brook |
9035913229 |
N/A |
$56,755.00* |
|
Hunterdon Prep |
7674803877 |
- |
$48,465.00 |
(*This motion supersedes previous motion from June 21, 2021.)
A.3. Tuition Contracts
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following tuition contracts:
|
Sending District |
Program |
Student Id |
Warren Revenue |
|
Long Hill |
9/1/2021-6/30/2022 |
7569754700 |
$31,296 |
|
Berkeley Heights |
7/21/2021-7/30/2021 |
9227691681 |
$957 |
A.4. HIB Self-Assessment
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the HIB Self-Assessment for the 2019-2020 school year.
B. Finance/Operations/Transportation
B.1. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the period June 22, 2021 through June 30, 2021 in the amount of $383,912.38.
B.2. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the month of July 2021 in the amount of $1,837,804.58.
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 2021;
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on June 30, 2021:
|
FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
|
(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$9,863,797.75 |
$1,275,641.28 |
|
|
(10) General Current Expense |
$0.00 |
||
|
(11) Current Expense |
$3,031,265.07 |
||
|
(12) Capital Outlay |
$170,400.48 |
||
|
(13) Special Schools |
$161,914.24 |
||
|
(20) Special Revenue Fund |
0 |
$30,749.80 |
$0.00 |
|
(30) Capital Projects Fund |
$598,832.72 |
$243,006.78 |
$355,825.94 |
|
(40) Debt Service Fund |
$0.00 |
$0.65 |
$0.00 |
|
TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS |
$10,462,630.47 |
$3,637,337.02 |
$1,631,467.22 |
|
(60) Milk Fund |
$4,049.49 |
$ - |
$ 17,207.49 |
|
(61) Juice and Water Fund |
$1,358.13 |
$ - |
$ 1,358.13 |
|
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 June 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:
|
1. |
10-000-100-561-000-00-00 |
Transfer to Charter Schools |
11-000-100-566-000-08-01 |
Tuition - Private Schools |
$8,321 |
|
2. |
11-000-230-630-000-01-00 |
BOE - Meeting Supplies |
11-000-230-339-000-01-00 |
Purchased Professional Svcs. - Admin. |
$9,800 |
|
3. |
11-000-240-103-030-03-00 |
Salaries - Principal/Dean/Director - CS |
11-000-240-580-033-07-00 |
Travel - MS |
$30 |
|
4. |
11-000-240-103-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Principal/Dean/Director - MS |
11-000-240-580-033-07-00 |
Travel - MS |
$38 |
|
5. |
11-000-240-103-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Principal/Dean/Director- MHS |
11-000-240-580-033-07-00 |
Travel - MS |
$38 |
|
6. |
11-000-240-103-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Principal/Dean/Director - ALT |
11-000-240-580-033-07-00 |
Travel - MS |
$38 |
|
7. |
11-000-240-103-050-06-00 |
Salaries - Principal/Dean/Director - WS |
11-000-240-580-033-07-00 |
Travel - MS |
$38 |
|
8. |
11-000-263-610-000-09-00 |
Grounds Supplies |
11-000-262-420-000-09-43 |
Equipment Repairs |
$12,900 |
|
9. |
11-000-291-299-000-00-00 |
Sick Day Payout - Retirement |
11-000-291-290-000-00-01 |
Medical Return |
$12,846 |
|
10. |
11-190-100-500-030-11-01 |
Other Purchased Services - Tech - CS |
11-000-222-500-033-11-01 |
Other Purchased Services - MS |
$3,000 |
|
11. |
11-190-100-500-035-11-01 |
Other Purchased Services - Tech - MHS |
11-000-222-500-035-11-01 |
Other Purchased Services - MHS |
$3,000 |
|
12. |
11-190-100-500-040-11-01 |
Other Purchased Services - Tech - ALT |
11-000-222-500-040-11-01 |
Other Purchased Services - ALT |
$3,000 |
|
13. |
11-190-100-500-050-11-01 |
Other Purchased Services - Tech - WS |
11-000-222-500-050-11-01 |
Other Purchased Services - WS |
$3,000 |
|
14. |
11-190-100-610-030-11-01 |
Supplies - Instructional Hardware - CS |
11-120-000-101-030-03-02 |
Substitute Teachers - CS |
$28,300 |
|
15. |
11-190-100-610-035-11-01 |
Supplies - Instructional Hardware- MHS |
11-120-000-101-050-06-02 |
Substitute Teachers - WS |
$30,900 |
|
16. |
11-190-100-610-040-11-01 |
Supplies - Instructional Hardware - ALT |
11-130-000-101-033-07-02 |
Substitute Teachers - MS |
$31,400 |
|
17. |
11-190-100-610-050-11-01 |
Supplies - Instructional Hardware - WS |
11-130-000-101-033-07-02 |
Substitute Teachers - MS |
$31,500 |
|
18. |
12-000-262-730-000-09-00 |
Operations & Maintenance Equipment |
11-000-262-622-035-09-04 |
Electricity - MHS |
$10,420 |
|
19. |
12-000-400-722-000-09-00 |
Building - B&G |
11-000-262-621-040-09-05 |
Heat - ALT |
$7,757 |
|
20. |
12-000-400-722-000-09-00 |
Building - B&G |
11-000-262-621-050-09-06 |
Heat - WS |
$10,000 |
|
21. |
12-130-100-730-033-11-01 |
Instructional Equipment-Technology-MS |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$14,100 |
B.5. Referendum 2021
Resolution of the Board of Education of the Township of Warren in the County of Somerset, New Jersey providing for the submission of a special ballot question to the school district voters at a special school district election to be held on Tuesday, December 14, 2021.
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 by the Board) desires to undertake school facilities projects consisting of various improvements to schools (collectively, the “Project”);
WHEREAS, to accomplish the Project, the Board seeks to authorize the submission of a ballot question and an explanatory statement at a Special School District election to be held on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 (the “Election”) and to authorize certain actions required to be taken in connection with the conduct of the Election and the undertaking of the Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by The Board of Education of the Township of Warren in the County of Somerset, New Jersey (not less than a majority of the full membership of the Board concurring) as follows:
1. The following Explanatory Statement and Proposal (the "Proposal") shall be submitted to the legal voters of the School District at a Special School District election (the "Election") to be held on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 commencing at 6:00 a.m. in the School District for the purposes hereinafter provided. The polls shall remain open until 8:00 p.m. and as much longer as may be necessary to permit all the legal voters then present to vote and cast their ballot.
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
PROPOSAL
The Board is seeking to undertake a school facilities project consisting of:
· Fire alarm upgrades and safety improvements at all schools;
· HVAC upgrades at Central Elementary, Woodland Elementary, and Warren Middle Schools;
· Door/hardware replacement at Central Elementary and Angelo L. Tomaso Elementary Schools;
· Window replacement at Angelo L. Tomaso Elementary School;
· Security upgrades at Woodland Elementary School; and
· Lighting replacement and upgrades to Science rooms at Warren Middle School.
The projects will be undertaken at a cost not to exceed $8,970,699 which will be funded through the issuance of a short term bond/note.
STATE FUNDING
The Board will receive State aid for each of the projects in the Proposal in the form of debt service aid anticipated to be in the amount of 34% - 40% of total project costs. This State aid reduces the taxpayers’ share of each of the projects to between 60% and 66% of the total project cost. Such State funding will only be available if the proposal passes.
The Board expects to fund its local share of debt service with monies that will be available in the Capital Reserve Fund so it is anticipated that no new tax dollars will be raised to pay for the projects.
PROPOSAL
The Board of Education of the Township of Warren in the County of Somerset, New Jersey is authorized to undertake a school facilities project consisting of fire alarm upgrades and safety improvement at all schools; HVAC upgrades at Central Elementary, Woodland Elementary, and Warren Middle Schools; door/hardware replacement at Central Elementary and Angelo L. Tomaso Elementary Schools; window replacement at Angelo L. Tomaso Elementary School; security upgrades at Woodland Elementary School; and lighting replacement and upgrades to Science rooms at Warren Middle School. The Board is authorized to expend and issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $8,970,699 on such project. The State has agreed to provide debt service aid in the amount of 40% of the “final eligible costs” of the school facilities project. All of the costs of the project are “final eligible costs.” The local shares of each of the projects may be transferred among projects.
2. The Board hereby approves and adopts the Proposal and, subject to the approval of the legal voters of the School District, hereby determines to carry out the same.
3. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary is hereby authorized and directed, in conjunction with Bond Counsel, to deliver a certified copy of this resolution and such other information as shall be necessary to comply with applicable provisions of the Education Law and Election Law, to the Executive Somerset County Superintendent of Schools, Somerset County Clerk, Somerset County Boards of Elections, and to the Clerk of the Township of Warren, and to request such persons to undertake their respective functions under the Education Law and the Election Law, as applicable, in connection with the Election. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary is hereby authorized to amend the Proposal and the Explanatory Statement to conform same to statutory requirements.
4. The Board hereby acknowledges and confirms that, in accordance with the requirements of Sections 24-16 and 24-17 of the Education Law, a Supplemental Debt Statement has been prepared as of the date of this resolution by the Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Warren, giving effect to the proposed total authorization of School Bonds of the School District in the maximum amount provided for in the Proposal, and that such Supplemental Debt Statement has been filed in the office of the Clerk of the Township of Warren, and in the office of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary prior to the adoption of this resolution. The Board hereby directs the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to cause such Supplemental Debt Statement to be filed in the office of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services, State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs prior to the date of the Election.
5. The School Administration and such other officers, professionals and agents of the Board as are necessary, including Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., Bond Counsel and the Architect for the Project, are each hereby authorized and directed to perform such acts, execute such documents and do such things as are necessary and proper for the submission of the Proposal to the voters of the School District at the Election, including preparation and submission of all required applications for receipt of debt service aid.
6. The Board hereby (i) accepts the determination of Preliminary Eligible Costs as set forth in the letters of the New Jersey Department of Education (the “NJDOE Eligibility Letter”); (ii) elects to receive the State Share in the form of debt service aid; (iii) determines to construct the Project; (iv) agrees to locally fund any excess costs and (v) delegates the supervision of the Project to the Business Administrator/Board Secretary.
7. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
B.6. 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 |
$413,553 |
|
IDEA PreSchool |
$16,410 |
(This motion supersedes previous motion from June 21, 2021.)
B.7. 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 |
5121508809 |
$162.41 per diem |
B.8. Application and Acceptance of Federal Grant Monies - ESEA
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the application submission
to the Department of Education and acceptance of the following 2021-2022 Federal Grant Programs:
|
Program |
Amount |
|
Title I |
$51,299 |
|
Title IIA |
$27,473 |
|
Title III |
$12,200 |
|
Title IV |
$10,000 |
B.9. Temporary Qualified Purchasing Agent
RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-9, that the Board of Education hereby approves Christopher Heagele as the district’s Temporary Qualified Purchasing Agent, affording the district the use of the $44,000 bid threshold. Temporary appointment, effective August 1, 2021, not to exceed one year.
B.10. Donation - Middle School PTO
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts, with gratitude, the direct payments totaling $2,508.25 for the cost of the Middle School 8th Grade graduation ceremony.
B.11. Technology Purchasing
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the following purchases:
● Precision 3650 Tower Computers - 30 at $1,287.59 each, total of $38,627.70. Purchase from Dell through NJ State Cooperative Purchasing agreement M0483.
● Dell Latitude 7420 laptops, backpacks, docking stations - 45 sets @ $1,739.18, total of $78,263.10.
● Dell P2422H monitors - 25 at $226.79 each, total $5,669.75.
● Dell Latitude 7420 laptops, 50 @ $1,495, total of $74,750.
All purchasing from Dell, through NJ State Cooperative Purchasing agreement M0483.
B.12. Extraordinary Aid 2020-2021 - Acceptance
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts Extraordinary Aid funding from the 2020-2021 school year in the amount of $955,470.
B.13. Extraordinary Aid 2020-2021 - Allocation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an increase to the 2021-2022 budget to recognize 2020-2021 Extraordinary Aid in the amount of $955,470 and allocates the $805,470 which is above the budgeted $150,000 as follows:
● Revenue Account: 10-3131 Extraordinary Aid (10-303 Budgeted Fund Balance)
● Expense Acct:11-000-100-566 - Tuition $50,000
● Expense Acct: 11-120-100-101 - Grades 1 -5 Salaries $120,000
● Expense Acct:11-000-291-270 - Health Benefits $635,470
B.14. Nonpublic Transportation 2020-2021 - Acceptance
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts Nonpublic Transportation funding from the 2020-2021 school year in the amount of $32,770.
B.15. Nonpublic Transportation 2020-2021 - Allocation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an increase to the 2021-2022 budget to recognize 2020-2021 Nonpublic Transportation in the amount of $32,770 and allocate these funds as follows:
● Revenue Account: 10-3190 Other State Aid (10-303 Budgeted Fund Balance)
● Expense Acct: 11-000-291-290 Other Employee Benefits - $17,770
● Expense Acct: 11-000-291-299 Sick Day Payout $15,000
B.16. Transportation for Out-of-District Students
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves transportation contracts for the transportation of students for the 2021-2022 School Year as follows:
|
Host |
Joiner |
Destination |
Route |
Revenue |
|
Warren |
Watchung Hills Regional High School |
Ridge High School |
RHS1 |
$37,972.80 |
|
Warren |
Watchung Hills Regional High School |
Watchung Hills Regional High School |
WH1a |
$20,739.60 |
|
Warren |
Watchung Hills Regional High School |
Somerset Hills |
SHL1 |
$13,957.00 |
|
Warren |
Watchung Hills Regional High School |
Various Trips |
- |
$9,128.34 |
B.17. Transportation Contract - ESY 2021
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves transportation contract for the Warren Township School District to provide transportation for Long Hill Township School District, of their student for ESY 2021 as follows:
|
District |
Destination School |
Student Id |
Warren Revenue |
|
Long Hill |
Warren Township School District |
7569754700 |
$2,305.20 ESY |
(This motion supersedes previous motion from April 12, 2021.)
B.18. Street Zoning
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves zoning the following streets to Central School, beginning in September, 2021:
|
Street Name |
|
|
Beacon Place |
Continental Place |
|
Brandywine Road |
Monmouth Road |
|
Chelsea Road |
Saratoga Drive |
|
Concord Court |
|
No current students are affected by this change.
B.19. Nonpublic Funds 2021 - 2022
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts, and authorizes for distribution through Somerset County Educational Services Commission, the following Nonpublic Funds for the 2021-2022 school year:
● Nonpublic Technology Aid $ 924
● Nonpublic Textbook Aid $ 1,320
● Nonpublic Nursing Aid $ 2,464
● Nonpublic Security Aid $ 3,850
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 |
|
Shanise Green |
Paraprofessional, 32.5 hours 08-33-08/bif |
WMS |
N/A |
4 |
$28,442 |
August 30, 2021 through June 30, 2022 |
No |
To replace employee #3377 |
C.2. Retirement/Resignation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the retirement/resignations
of the following staff:
|
Name |
Position |
Location |
Retirement/ Resignation |
Dates of Service |
|
Dominic Vignali |
Leave Replacement School Counselor |
WMS |
Resignation |
December 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 |
|
Kathryn Milewski |
Leave Replacement Speech Therapist |
MH |
Resignation |
March 15, 2021 through June 30, 2021 |
|
Huanda Almonte De Nunez |
Custodian (Night) 04-35-10/ajg |
MH |
Resignation |
May 9, 2018 through July 7, 2021 |
|
Jessica Nathan |
Instructional Specialist 02-00-04/ayv |
District |
Resignation |
September 1, 2016 through July 30, 2021 |
C.3. 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 $16,410 for salary support as follows:
|
Employee ID |
Full Salary |
Salary Funds from IDEA |
Percentage |
|
#2429 |
$29,560 |
$16,410 |
55.51% |
(This motion supersedes previous motion from June 21, 2021.)
C.4. 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 |
|
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+15 $68,481 |
|
Leslie Mupo |
August 30, 2021 through June 30, 2022 |
Classroom Paraprofessional, 30 hrs per week 08-35-08/bgs $29,560.00 |
1:1 Paraprofessional, 32.5 hrs per week 08-35-08/bib $32,023.30 |
|
Mary Russo |
August 30, 2021 through June 30, 2022 |
Classroom Paraprofessional, 30 hrs per week, 08-35-08/big $34,005.00 |
1:1 Paraprofessional, 32.5 hrs per week, 08-35-08/bic, $36,838.70 |
C.5. Approval of 2021 Summer Guidance Support Program
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the appointment of the following staff members, to be paid at the contractual rate of $50 per hour to provide summer counseling support directly to eligible students. Total cost not to exceed $10,000.00. Fully funded through Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA).
|
Name |
|
|
Kelly Blessing-Maire |
Alexandra Pranzo |
|
Carol Brown |
Helen Scully |
|
Margaret Johnson |
Kelly Stankiewicz |
|
Alyssa Pech |
|
C.6. Leave Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following leave requests:
|
Employee ID |
Paid/Unpaid |
|
#3490 |
FMLA - November 1, 2021 through December 9, 2021(paid) (½ day) NJFLA - December 9, 2021 through March 4, 2022 (unpaid) |
|
#3244 |
FMLA - October 18, 2021 through December 3, 2021(paid) NJFLA - December 6, 2021 through March 4, 2022 (unpaid) Extended Leave - March 7, 2021 through May 13, 2022 (unpaid) |
C.7. Summer Fun 2021 Additional Staff
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Summer Fun Staff:
|
Name |
Position |
Salary |
|
Rebecca Leshchinsky |
Substitute Teacher |
$17 per hour |
|
Megan O’Donnell |
Enrichment Teacher |
$45 per hour |
|
Sean Ulichny |
After Care Teacher |
$45 per hour |
|
Sean Ulichny |
After Care Aide |
$16 per hour |
|
Catherine Ticchio |
After Care Aide |
$16 per hour |
C.8. Non-WTEA Stipend Positions 2021-2022
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Non-WTEA stipend positions for the 2021-2022 school year:
|
Position |
Name |
Amount |
|
Webmaster |
Sean Convery |
$12,000 |
|
After-School Activities Coordinator |
Jessica Decelle |
$3,200 |
|
Athletic Coordinator |
Nicholas Bayachek |
$6,000 |
|
ELL Coordinator |
Lauren Valera |
$4,000 |
C.9. WTEA Stipend Positions 2021-2022
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following WTEA stipend positions per the contracted rate for the 2021-2022 school year:
|
Team Leaders |
|||
|
Grade 6 |
Grade 7 |
Grade 8 |
Encore |
|
Ann Marie Christou |
Daniel Ticchio |
Lynn Degen |
Lynn Alger |
|
Justina Thomson |
Kathryn Speckin |
Heather Saum |
|
|
Bus Arrival Supervision |
|||
|
Marking Period 1 |
Marking Period 2 |
Marking Period 3 |
Marking Period 4 |
|
Donna Bardy |
Donna Bardy |
Donna Bardy |
Donna Bardy |
|
Celeste Ostry |
Celeste Ostry |
Celeste Ostry |
Celeste Ostry |
|
Justina Thomson |
Justina Thomson |
Justina Thomson |
Justina Thomson |
|
John Seremula |
John Seremula |
John Seremula |
John Seremula |
|
Club |
Name |
|
Student Government Advisor |
Beverly MacGorman |
|
Yearbook Advisors |
Andrew Ahimovic |
|
Boys Soccer |
Timothy O’Heney |
|
Girls Soccer |
Sean Mealey |
|
Cross Country |
Michelle Kraminitz |
|
Girls Basketball |
Timothy Fabiano |
|
Boys Basketball |
Sean Mealey |
|
Boys Baseball |
David Arnold |
|
Girls Softball |
Aleksandra Wagner |
|
Basketball Supervisor |
David Arnold |
|
Boys/Girls Track |
Timothy Fabiano |
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 |
|
ALT |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional |
20 hrs per week |
|
CS |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional |
20 hrs per week |
|
MH |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional |
20 hrs per week |
|
WS |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional |
20 hrs per week |
|
WMS |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional |
20 hrs per week |
|
ALT |
1:1 Paraprofessional |
32.5 hrs per week |
C.11. Long Term Substitute Nurses
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following individuals as Long Term Substitute Nurses at the rate of $300 per day:
|
Name |
Effective Date |
Replacing Employee # |
|
Patricia Paradiso |
November 1, 2021 through March 4, 2022 |
#3490 |
|
Anne Isedeh |
November 1, 2021 through March 4, 2022 |
#3490 |
C.12. 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 July 13, 2021, at an additional cost not to exceed $5,665.
C.13. Summer Employees
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following for Summer B&G work at a rate of $18.26 per hour:
|
Name |
|
Austin Wimbush |
C.14. Substitutes
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the individuals on the attached list to be appointed as substitutes for the 2021-2022 school year.
C.15. Approval to Abolish Positions
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the abolishment of the following positions for the 2021-2022 school year:
|
Location |
Position |
Full-Time Equivalent |
|
WS |
1:1 Paraprofessional 08-50-08/bff |
32.5 hrs per week |
|
CS |
Classroom Paraprofessional 08-30-08/bmg |
30hrs hrs per week |
C.16. Superintendent Evaluation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the evaluation for the
superintendent for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
C.17. Long Term Speech Therapist
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Long Term Speech Therapist as follows:
|
Name |
Effective Date |
Replacing Employee # |
Rate |
|
Janice Anderson |
September 1, 2021 through October 15, 2021 |
#3153 |
$375 per day |
D. Policy
D.1. Policies – Second Reading
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the second 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. Regulations – Second Reading
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the second 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 |
XVI. Unfinished Business
N/A
XVII. New Business
N/A
XVIII. 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).
● Mrs. Silver, Quail Run, spoke about the district school calendar.
XIX. Adjourn
On motion by Mr. Franco seconded by Mrs. Zohn, the meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
Minutes submitted by,
MaryGrace Suitovsky
Interim Board Secretary
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