Minutes for September 27, 2021
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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 public was welcome to attend in person or virtually through the online Zoom platform. The following is a record of that meeting.
I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Board President
Marc Franco.
Open Public Meeting Statement – Mr. Franco read the following statement:
Re: Chapter 231 P.L. 1975: “The adequate notice of this regular meeting as required by the open public meetings act was provided by the posting, mailing/delivery, and filing of this notice on January 6, 2021. This notice was on that date was posted on the Courier News, and TAP into Warren, all in accordance with the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act.”
II. Pledge of Allegiance – Marc Franco led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. Roll Call
Present: Aaron Bellish, Mark Bisci, David Breeze, Lisa DiMaggio, Laura Keller,
Patricia Zohn and Marc Franco
Absent: Lori Clar and Todd Weinstein
Also Present: Dr. Matthew Mingle, Superintendent, Christopher Heagele, Board Secretary, and members of the public and press.
IV. Minutes
● Mr. Bisci moved the following:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the public and private session minutes of the August 23, 2021 Board Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and approved by a 5-0-2 roll-call vote. (Mr. Bellish and Ms. Keller abstained.)
V. Correspondence and Information
· HIB Information
Total # of Investigations: |
Total # of Determined Bullying Incidents: |
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0 |
0 |
· Suspension Report
In School: |
Out of School: |
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0 |
1 |
VI. President's Remarks – Mr. Marc Franco
Mr. Franco welcomed the new staff to the meeting.
VII. Superintendent’s Remarks – Dr. Matthew Mingle
Dr. Mingle congratulated all for their efforts in meeting the goals set for Return to School, which included staffing needs for teachers, paraprofessionals, and substitutes. Additionally, noting all transportation routes ran smoothly.
Dr. Mingle discussed the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the efforts of all those involved to ensure a successful program, including Chris Heagele, Patrick MacNamara, Sally DeFelice, school lunch paraprofessionals and as well as the vendor Nu-Way Concessionaires for their constant support.
Dr. Mingle thanked Michael Pate and the B&G staff for their support during Hurricane Ida. In addition congratulated the district for all the contributions received for the Food Pantry. Especially Shannon Regan and Sandy Dodd for their efforts in coordinating the delivery to the Food Pantry.
Dr. Mingle addressed additional outstanding concerns regarding the National School Lunch Program. Dr. Mingle requested that parents only order lunch for their children on days they want, to avoid food waste, as this is a shared concern by all. Dr. Mingle also talked about other lunch concerns including milk, food quality, and the after school programs at Warren Middle School..
Dr. Mingle reminded all parents of the chain of command for school issues.
Dr. Mingle brought attention to the current COVID cases in the district which are currently high. Dr. Mingle encouraged all to get vaccinated and be mindful of symptoms to avoid further spread of the virus.
Dr. Mingle thanked the Warren Township Staff and parents for a successful in person Back to School Night.
Lastly, Dr. Mingle congratulated Middle School student Kayla Peng for First Place in the Peace Islands Institute’s Art and Essay Contest.
VIII. Presentations
● Introduction of New Staff - Dr. Mingle provided a brief biography of the District’s new staff members.
● Planning for Elementary Growth - Dr. Mingle introduced Mr. Scott Cook and Mr. William Kimmick. Mr. Franco gave a brief introductory comment before the presentation began. Mr. Kimmick and Mr. Cook spoke on the district’s plan to review projected future growth in elementary school students in anticipation of potentially redistricting or realigning students and schools at some point in the future.
IX. Discussion
● Mr. Franco asked about simply moving district boundaries. Mr. Kimmick stated that is a possible solution, but the analysis may be broader.
● Mr. Bisci asked if a board member would be on the steering committee. Mr. Kimmick stated that the district would look to use a model similar to the Strategic Plan process.
X. Committee Reports
● Curriculum Communications & Technology Committee - Mrs. DiMaggio reported that the meeting was held to receive a preview of tonight’s presentation. The committee also agreed upon goals for the new year.
● Finance / Operations / Security Committee - Mr. Bellish reported that the finance committee supports a new demographic study. The committee also received a preview of tonight’s presentation. The committee discussed the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the contract in place. Mr. Brezee asked parents to complete lunch requests honestly, and reminded parents that the cold alternative begins with the Round 3 window on October 4. The next finance committee meeting is scheduled for October 18.
● Adhoc Committee - Dr. Mingle reported that the committee met to discuss the Executive Order 253 policy on tonight’s agenda. The committee also discussed parent/teacher conferences. Dr. Mingle reported that the Adhoc committee will continue for at least the next couple of months.
XI. Public Commentary (agenda items only)
Note on public input at BOE meetings: Board Policy #0167, adopted on June 18, 2018, provides for public participation in Board of Education meetings. Such participation is governed by the following rules:
- A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by an announcement of his/her name, address, and group affiliation, if applicable;
- Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to three minutes’ duration. If necessary, the public comment portion of the meeting may be extended fifteen minutes with Board approval;
- No participant may speak more than once on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard;
- All statements, questions, or inquiries shall be directed to the presiding officer and any questions or inquiries directed by a participant to another Board member shall be redirected to the presiding officer who shall determine if such statement, question, or inquiry shall be addressed by the presiding officer on behalf of the Board;
- When the Board of Education is conducting its meetings either virtually or in a hybrid environment, members of the public may also submit comments no later than 9:00 AM the day of the board meeting via email to BA@warrentboe.org or hardcopy mail to the district office.
The portion of the meeting during which participation of the public is invited shall be limited to fifteen minutes (limit may be adjusted at the discretion of the presiding officer as circumstances dictate).
● Ms. Danielle Lader, Briarwood Drive East, spoke on district realignment.
● Mr. Adam Silver, Quail Run, spoke about the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).
● Ms. Mariette Dzeletovic, King George Road, spoke on district realignment.
Following public comment, Dr. Mingle briefly addressed public comments.
XII. Items for Board Consideration/Action
Prior to taking action on items for board consideration and action, the Board engaged in a discussion of some agenda items as follows:
● Mr. Franco asked to have a discussion on D.1.
● Mr. Franco asked about why volunteers cannot test. Dr. Mingle stated that the district must provide testing optioning for employees. Dr. Mingle stated that volunteers must be vaccinated. Dr. Mingle stated that a survey will be forthcoming regarding volunteer vaccine status and a willingness of volunteers to test.
● Mr. Bisci asked about the access to COVID tests. Dr. Mingle stated that the State is working on providing a COVID testing vendor to districts.
● Ms. Keller wished Mrs. Trenson well on her retirement.
● Mr. Bisci asked to pull B.7. for a separate vote.
On motion by Mr. Bisci, seconded by Mr. Franco, the consent items A.1. through A.6., B.1. through B.6., B.8. through B.11., C.1. through C.24., D.1. and D.2., were approved by a 7-0 roll-call vote.
On motion by Mr. Franco, seconded by Mr. Brezee, the consent item B.7. was approved by a 5-2 roll-call vote. (Mr. Bisci and Mrs. Zohn 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 August 23, 2021.
A.2. Fieldwork Site
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a School Counseling Internship Agreement with Kean University from September 28, 2021 through June 30, 2022, securing Warren Township as a fieldwork site to provide supervised clinical educational experiences in school counseling.
A.3. Out-of-District Placement
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following out-of-district placement:
School |
Student ID # |
Dates |
Cost (Not to exceed) |
Academy 360 |
7550526983 |
9/30/2021 - 6/30/2022 |
$97,845 |
A.4. Home Instruction
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following home instruction:
Student # |
Dates |
Total Weekly Hours |
Cost (Not to exceed) |
6966351129 |
Starting 9/1/2021 |
10 |
$5,500 |
5647337499 |
Starting 9/21/2021 |
10 |
$3,000 |
A.5. Curriculum, Communications, and Technology Committee Goals
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the 2021-2022 Curriculum,
Communications, and Technology Committee goals:
● Support the implementation of year two strategic plan priorities that focus on Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology:
○ Return all students to school in traditional length school days.
○ Administer common assessments and support staff in the process of analyzing and using results to inform goal setting and promote student investment in the learning. (Competencies Goal 1)
○ Establish social emotional values, expectations, and practices in community and culture building as a foundation for academic success. (Competencies Goal 2; Health, Wellness, & Safety Goal 1)
○ Pilot a full-day preschool program. (Equity & Consistency Goal 1)
○ Determine the elementary school structures and zones that will maximize equitable access to student learning opportunities. (Equity & Consistency Goal 1)
A.6. Fieldwork Site
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a one year Supervisorship Program on behalf of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board by Julie Katz for Katie Koczon, September 27, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
B. Finance/Operations/Transportation
B.1. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the month of September 2021 in the amount of $3,851,379.05.
B.2. Board Secretary's and Treasurer's Report
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the report of the secretary for the month of July 2021.
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on July 31, 2021
FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$10,198,097.36 |
$1,929,204.87 |
|
(10) General Current Expense |
$0.00 |
||
(11) Current Expense |
$2,706,336.49 |
||
(12) Capital Outlay |
$162,594.40 |
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(13) Special Schools |
$5,766.25 |
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(20) Special Revenue Fund |
$17,112.80 |
$99,770.84 |
$0.00 |
(30) Capital Projects Fund |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
(40) Debt Service Fund |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS |
$10,215,210.16 |
$2,974,467.98 |
$1,929,204.87 |
(60) Milk Fund |
$4,049.49 |
$0.00 |
$15,660.49 |
(61) Juice and Water Fund |
$1,358.13 |
$0.00 |
$1,358.13 |
TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS |
$5,407.62 |
$0.00 |
$17,018.62 |
WHEREAS, in compliance with law and code the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the district board of education, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, the Board of Education accepts the above reference reports and certifications and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, in compliance with law and code, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary's monthly financial report (appropriation section), to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of law and code and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the year.
B.3. Board Secretary's and Treasurer's Report
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the report of the secretary for the month of August 2021.
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on August 31, 2021
FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$9,971,755.14 |
$1,929,204.87 |
|
(10) General Current Expense |
$0.00 |
||
(11) Current Expense |
$2,549,690.56 |
||
(12) Capital Outlay |
$162,594.40 |
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(13) Special Schools |
$4,634.30 |
||
(20) Special Revenue Fund |
($58,361.00) |
$252,484.84 |
$0.00 |
(30) Capital Projects Fund |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
(40) Debt Service Fund |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS |
$9,913,394.14 |
$2,969,404.10 |
$1,929,204.87 |
(60) Milk Fund |
$4,049.49 |
($1,0000.00) |
$15,660.49 |
(61) Juice and Water Fund |
$1,358.13 |
($79,710.00) |
$1,358.13 |
TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS |
$5,407.62 |
($80,710.00) |
$17,018.62 |
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 July 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:
TO: |
FROM: |
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1. |
11-000-213-600-030-11-01 |
Health Supplies - Technology - CS |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$1,970 |
2. |
11-000-213-600-033-11-01 |
Health Supplies - Technology - MS |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$1,740 |
3. |
11-000-213-600-035-11-01 |
Health Supplies - Technology - MHS |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$1,970 |
4. |
11-000-213-600-040-11-01 |
Health Supplies - Technology - ALT |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$1,970 |
5. |
11-000-213-600-050-11-01 |
Health Supplies - Technology - WS |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$1,970 |
6. |
11-000-223-500-030-03-00 |
Staff Training - Other Purch. Svcs. - CS |
11-000-223-580-030-03-00 |
Workshops & Travel - CS |
$3,000 |
7. |
11-000-223-500-033-07-00 |
Staff Training - Purchased Svcs. - MS |
11-000-223-580-033-07-00 |
Workshops & Travel - MS |
$3,000 |
8. |
11-000-223-500-030-08-00 |
Staff Training - Purch. Svcs.-SPS - CS |
11-000-223-580-030-08-00 |
Workshops & Travel - SPS - CS |
$1,000 |
9. |
11-000-223-500-033-08-00 |
Staff Training - Purch. Svcs.-SPS - MS |
11-000-223-580-033-08-00 |
Workshops & Travel - SPS - MS |
$1,000 |
10. |
11-000-223-500-035-08-00 |
Staff Training - Purch. Svcs.-SPS- MHS |
11-000-223-580-035-08-00 |
Workshops & Travel - SPS - MHS |
$1,000 |
11. |
11-000-223-500-040-08-00 |
Staff Training - Purch. Svcs.-SPS- ALT |
11-000-223-580-040-08-00 |
Workshops & Travel - SPS - ALT |
$1,000 |
12. |
11-000-223-500-050-08-00 |
Staff Training - Purch. Svcs.-SPS - WS |
11-000-223-580-050-08-00 |
Workshops & Travel - SPS - WS |
$1,000 |
13. |
11-000-223-600-030-12-00 |
Staff Training Supplies - CS |
11-190-100-610-030-12-00 |
Instructional Supplies (Kits) - CS |
$70 |
14. |
11-000-223-600-033-12-00 |
Staff Training Supplies - MS |
11-190-100-610-030-12-00 |
Instructional Supplies (Kits) - CS |
$70 |
15. |
11-000-223-600-035-12-00 |
Staff Training Supplies - MHS |
11-190-100-610-030-12-00 |
Instructional Supplies (Kits) - CS |
$70 |
16. |
11-000-223-600-050-12-00 |
Staff Training Supplies - ALT |
11-190-100-610-030-12-00 |
Instructional Supplies (Kits) - CS |
$70 |
17. |
11-000-223-600-030-12-00 |
Staff Training Supplies - WS |
11-190-100-610-030-12-00 |
Instructional Supplies (Kits) - CS |
$70 |
18. |
11-000-230-590-000-00-51 |
Admin - Other Purchased Services |
11-000-291-260-000-00-00 |
Worker's Compensation |
$6,100 |
19. |
11-000-230-630-000-01-00 |
BOE - Meeting Supplies |
11-000-230-339-000-01-00 |
Purchased Professional Svcs.- Admin. |
$489 |
20. |
11-000-230-630-000-01-00 |
BOE - Meeting Supplies |
11-000-230-610-000-01-00 |
Administration - Supplies |
$200 |
21. |
11-000-240-600-030-11-01 |
Admin Supplies - Technology - CS |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$2,180 |
22. |
11-000-240-600-033-11-01 |
Admin Supplies - Technology - MS |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$1,070 |
23. |
11-000-240-600-035-11-01 |
Admin Supplies - Technology - MHS |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$2,180 |
24. |
11-000-240-600-040-11-01 |
Admin Supplies - Technology - ALT |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$2,180 |
25. |
11-000-240-600-050-11-01 |
Admin Supplies - Technology - WS |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$2,180 |
26. |
11-000-240-800-035-04-00 |
Principal Dues - Mt. Horeb |
11-000-240-600-035-04-10 |
Admin. Supplies - Mt. Horeb |
$60 |
27. |
11-000-251-600-000-11-01 |
Business Office - Supplies - Technology |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$3,380 |
28. |
11-000-252-800-000-11-01 |
Technology - Miscellaneous |
11-000-252-330-000-11-01 |
Technology - Professional Services |
$200 |
29. |
11-000-261-800-000-09-00 |
Maintenance - Other |
11-000-262-610-000-09-00 |
Building Supplies - Maintenance |
$1,000 |
30. |
11-000-262-520-000-01-00 |
Insurance - Property & Liability |
11-000-291-260-000-00-00 |
Worker's Compensation |
$11,000 |
31. |
11-000-270-390-000-10-00 |
Transportation- Other Purchased Svcs. |
11-000-270-518-000-10-00 |
Contracted Special Ed Transp. - ESC |
$2,000 |
32. |
11-000-270-593-000-10-00 |
Transportation - Insurance |
11-000-291-260-000-00-00 |
Worker's Compensation |
$4,000 |
33. |
11-190-100-500-033-12-00 |
Other Purchased Svcs.-Curriculum- MS |
11-190-100-610-040-05-10 |
Instructional Supplies - ALT |
$1,054 |
34. |
11-190-100-500-033-12-00 |
Other Purchased Svcs.-Curriculum- MS |
11-190-100-610-050-06-10 |
Instructional Supplies - WS |
$3,663 |
35. |
12-000-300-730-030-03-00 |
Non-Instructional Equipment - CS |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$5,070 |
36. |
12-000-300-730-033-07-00 |
Non-Instructional Equipment - MS |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$7,420 |
37. |
12-000-300-730-035-04-00 |
Non-Instructional Equipment - MHS |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$5,070 |
38. |
12-000-300-730-040-05-00 |
Non-Instructional Equipment - ALT |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$4,600 |
39. |
12-000-300-730-050-06-00 |
Non-Instructional Equipment - WS |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$5,070 |
40. |
12-000-400-334-033-07-AP |
Architect Services - MS APR |
12-130-100-730-033-07-00 |
Instructional Equipment - MS |
$9,600 |
B.5. Budget Transfers for Month of August 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:
TO: |
FROM: |
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1. |
11-000-216-320-035-08-00 |
Speech/OT/PT - Purchased Svcs.-MHS |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$21,000 |
2. |
11-000-230-630-000-01-00 |
BOE - Meeting Supplies |
11-000-230-610-000-01-00 |
Administration - Supplies |
$1,000 |
3. |
11-000-240-600-033-07-10 |
Admin Supplies - MS |
11-190-100-610-033-07-10 |
Instructional Supplies - MS |
$1,100 |
4. |
11-000-270-420-000-10-00 |
Transportation-Repair and Maintenance |
11-000-270-518-000-10-00 |
Contracted Special Ed Transp. - ESC |
$7,000 |
5. |
11-190-100-610-030-03-10 |
Instructional Supplies - CS |
11-000-262-610-000-09-00 |
Building Supplies - Maintenance |
$8,519 |
6. |
13-422-100-101-000-00-01 |
Summer Fun-Teachers-Academic Support |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$13,000 |
7. |
13-422-100-101-000-00-01 |
Summer Fun-Teachers-Academic Support |
13-422-100-610-000-00-00 |
Summer Fun - Supplies |
$1,273 |
8. |
13-422-100-106-000-00-01 |
Summer Fun- Paras- Academic Support |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$8,109 |
B.6. Travel Approval
Whereas, in accordance with State of New Jersey School District Accountability Act (A-5) and the Warren Township Schools’ Policy 6471-School District Travel, travel by school district employees and Board of Education members must be approved in advance.
Now Therefore Be It RESOLVED, the Warren Township Schools Board of Education approves the following expenses for faculty, staff, administrators, and board members for seminars, conferences and workshops. The expense includes travel costs, if applicable:
Name |
School |
Workshop/ Conference |
Location |
Month/Yr |
Cost |
Stacey Hann-Modugno |
District |
Teaching Sustainable Development Goals |
Online |
Oct 2021 |
$375 |
Kristen Stoyanov |
WS/ALT |
Teaching Sustainable Development Goals |
Online |
Oct 2021 |
$375 |
Cristina Trump |
MH |
Teaching Sustainable Development Goals |
Online |
Oct 2021 |
$375 |
Lynn Degen |
MS |
Teaching Sustainable Development Goals |
Online |
Oct 2021 |
$375 |
Cynthia Cassidy |
MS |
Teaching Sustainable Development Goals |
Online |
Oct 2021 |
$375 |
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.7. Board Norms for Communication and Operations
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the revised Board Norms
for Communication and Operations.
B.8. Transportation for Out-of-District Student - 2021-2022 School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transportation contract with Somerset County Educational Services Commission for 2021-2022 SY transportation for out of district student as follows:
School |
Student ID # |
Cost |
Academy 360 |
7550526983 |
$274.00 per diem |
PG Chambers |
3138342376 |
$179.45 per diem |
PG Chambers |
5275815264 |
$179.45 per diem |
PG Chambers |
8009989713 |
$179.45 per diem |
Hunterdon Preparatory |
7344244081 |
$48.22 per diem |
Hunterdon Preparatory |
7674803877 |
$48.22 per diem |
B.9. Grant - Child Assault Prevention
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the submission of the grant application to the New Jersey Child Assault Prevention Program. If awarded, district share to be 30%, estimated to be $1,689.
B.10. Application and Acceptance of Federal Grant Monies - IDEA American
Rescue Plan (ARP)
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 (ARP) |
$66,080 |
IDEA PreSchool (ARP) |
$ 5,645 |
B.11. Obsolete Equipment
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education declares as obsolete the following items:
Item |
Description |
Total Inventory |
Mobile Radios |
Vertex Standard VX6000 radios with microphones |
36 |
Chromebooks |
Dell 3120 with power cords |
~300 |
Smartboards |
Interactive board with projectors |
11 |
Switches |
Network switches |
12 |
Carts |
Chromebook Carts |
12 |
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the sale of the listed equipment, where possible, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A:45 – Sale of Property.
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 |
Ephran Lang |
Bus Driver, 5 hrs per day 12-00-24/aku |
Driver |
N/A |
N/A |
$18,000 (prorated) |
September 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 |
No |
To replace employee #3539 |
Antoinette Confessore |
1:1 Paraprofessional 32.5 hrs per week 08-50-08/bmn |
WS |
N/A |
6 |
$31,386 (with stipend) |
On or about September 28, 2021 through June 30, 2022 |
No |
New Position |
Daniel Lorimor |
Security Compliance Manager |
District |
N/A |
N/A |
$300 per day not to exceed $30,000 |
On or about October 15, 2021 through June 30, 2022 |
N |
To replace employee #3148 |
C.2. Substitute Teacher
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following to be appointed as a substitute teacher for the 2021-2022 school year.
Name |
Curt Weaver |
C.3. Advancement on the Salary Guide
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff for amended placements on the 2021-2022 salary guide:
Name |
From |
To |
Effective |
Michele Wolkun |
MA+15 |
MA+30 |
09/01/2021 |
Alexa Barber |
BA+15 |
MA |
09/01/2021 |
C.4. Leave Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following leave requests:
Employee ID |
Paid/Unpaid |
#1415 |
FMLA - January 4, 2021 through February 23, 2021 (paid) NJFLA - February 24, 2021 through May 24, 2021 (unpaid) Extended Leave - May 25, 2021 through December 23, 2021 (unpaid) (This motion supersedes previous motion on September 21, 2020) |
#3244 |
FMLA - October 11, 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) (This motion supersedes previous motion on July 19, 2021) |
#2258 |
FMLA - September 29, 2021through October 29, 2021 (paid) FMLA - November 1, 2021 through December 3, 2021 (unpaid) |
C.5. New Staff Induction Program Mentors
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following employees for their participation as mentors in the New Staff Induction Program orientation for 6 hours on August 24, 2021, at the WTEA contractual rate of $50 per hour per employee, for a total cost not to exceed $300.00.
Name |
Catherine Maguire |
C.6. Supervisor Stipend
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following position for the 2021-2022 school year:
Club |
Name |
Amount |
Basketball Supervisor |
Dave Arnold |
$50 per hour (not to exceed 60 hours) |
(This motion supersedes previous motion on July 19, 2021.)
C.7. Resignation - WTEA Stipend Positions
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the resignation of the following WTEA staff member from the below stipend positions for the 2021-2022 school year:
Bus Arrival Supervisor |
Lunchroom Supervisor |
Celeste Ostry |
C.8. 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:
Lunchroom Supervisors |
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Grade 6 |
Grade 7 |
Grade 8 |
Sean Mealey |
David Arnold |
Nicholas Bayachek |
Brenda Sasso |
Donna Bardy |
Danielle Buzby |
Timothy Fabiano |
Lisa Seccamanie |
Sean Convery |
Helen Scully |
John Seremula |
Sean Mealey |
Bus Arrival Supervision |
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Marking Period 1 |
Marking Period 2 |
Marking Period 3 |
Marking Period 4 |
Timothy Fabiano |
Timothy Fabiano |
Timothy Fabiano |
Timothy Fabiano |
(This motion supersedes the previous motion on August 23, 2021.)
C.9. Retirement/Resignation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the retirement/resignations of the following staff:
Name |
Position |
Location |
Retirement/ Resignation |
Dates of Service |
*Sherri Strauss |
1:1 Paraprofessional, 32.5 hrs per week 08-40-08/bgk |
ALT |
Resignation |
January 29, 2014 through August 29, 2021 |
Sharon Bell |
Bus Driver 12-00-24/bjn |
District |
Resignation |
September 1, 2019 through September 30, 2021 |
Janet Kozik |
Secretary - Special Services 03-01-07/ahn |
District |
Retirement |
January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2021 |
Beata Wilczynski |
1:1 Paraprofessional 08-40-08/bgk |
ALT |
Resignation |
September 9, 2021 through September 10, 2021 |
Genevieve Trenson |
School Secretary 03-35-07/apl |
MH |
Retirement |
September 1, 1988 through December 31, 2021 |
Elisabeth Weaver |
1:1 Paraprofessional 08-35-08/bgs |
MH |
Resignation |
August 30, 2021 through on or about October 22, 2021 |
**Ronald Berry |
Security Compliance Manager 07-00-21/ayg |
District |
Resignation |
August 1, 2016 through on or about October 15, 2021 |
*(This motion supersedes the previous motion on August 23, 2021.)
**(This motion supersedes the previous motion on June 21, 2021.)
C.10. Return to School Committee Stipends
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves stipends in the amount of $200 each to the following 10-month employees for their service on the Return to School Committee, September through November 2021.
Name |
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Nancy Andrews |
Fran Blabolil |
Meredith Fishelman |
Catherine Lazas |
Lisa Lontai |
Alyssa Pech |
Kristen Stoyanov |
C.11. Appointment of WTEA-eligible Staff 2021-2022 School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the list of WTEA-eligible staff employment, dated September 10, 2021, for the 2021-2022 school year.
(This motion supersedes the previous motion on May 24, 2021.)
C.12. Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Initial and Refresher Training Instructor Stipend 2021-2022 RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff for reimbursement as an Instructor. Each instructor will be reimbursed at the WTEA contract rate $50.00 per hour. The total cost shall not exceed $3,900.00.
Course |
Staff Member |
Date |
Prep Hours |
Instructor Hours |
Cost Total |
CPI Initial Training Instructor Stipend |
Rebecca Hartman |
October 1, 2021 |
6 |
Within contract day paid for prep only |
$300 |
CPI Initial Training Instructor Stipend |
Rebecca Hartman |
October 4, 2021 |
6 |
Within contract day paid for prep only |
$300 |
CPI Refresher Training Instructor Stipend |
Rebecca Hartman |
October 11, 2021 |
6 |
Within contract day paid for prep only |
$300 |
CPI Initial Training Instructor Stipend |
Rebecca Hartman |
October 14, 2021 |
6 |
Within contract day paid for prep only |
$300 |
CPI Initial Training Instructor Stipend |
Rebecca Hartman |
October 15, 2021 |
6 |
Within contract day paid for prep only |
$300 |
CPI Refresher Training Instructor Stipend |
Jessica Decelle * |
October 11, 2021 AM Session |
9 |
Within contract day paid for prep only |
$450 |
CPI Refresher Training Instructor Stipend |
Jessica Decelle |
October 11, 2021 PM Session |
3 |
Within contract day paid for prep only |
$150 |
CPI Initial Training Instructor Stipend |
Jessica Decelle * |
October 14, 2021 |
18 |
Within contract day paid for prep only |
$900 |
CPI Initial Training Instructor Stipend |
Jessica Decelle * |
October 15, 2021 |
18 |
Within contract day paid for prep only |
$900 |
* First Offering for Jessica Decelle => 3 hours of prep for each instructional hour
C.13. 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 |
Erick Velasquez |
September 17, 2021 through November 19, 2021 |
.4 Physical Education Teacher, WMS 02-33-22/biu |
.4 Physical Education Teacher, WMS 02-33-22/biu, $23,819 .6 Long Term Substitute Paraprofessional, WMS, $42.54 per hour |
Jennifer Armao |
August 30, 2021 through June 30, 2022 |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional MH 15 hrs per week 08-35-15/bmj, $11,162.50 |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional MH 20 hrs per week 08-35-15/bmj, $14,883 |
Regina Valenti |
August 30, 2021 through June 30, 2022 |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional ALT 15 hrs per week 08-40-15/bmh, $11,162.50 |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional ALT 20 hrs per week 08-40-15/bmh, $14,883 |
Celeste Massa |
August 30, 2021 through June 30, 2022 |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional WS 6 hrs per week 08-50-15/bmk, $4,842 |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional WS 8 hrs per week 08-50-15/bmk, $6,455 |
Andrea Fazio |
August 30, 2021 through June 30, 2022 |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional WS 9 hrs per week 08-50-15/bmk, $7,263 |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional WS 12 hrs per week 08-50-15/bmk, $9,684 |
Amy Hold |
August 30, 2021 through June 30, 2022 |
Classroom Paraprofessional WS 30 hrs per week, $27,310 |
1:1 Paraprofessional WS 32.5 hrs per week, $29,585 |
Cali Brantner |
August 30, 2021 through June 30, 2022 |
1:1 Paraprofessional WS 32.5 hrs per week, $28,442.91 |
Classroom Paraprofessional WS 30 hrs per week, $26,255 |
Alethia Gallien |
September 23, 2021 through June 30, 2022 |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional CS 20 hrs per week $14,883 |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional, CS 23.75 hrs per week $17,674 |
Angela Arpino |
October 11, 2021 through May 13, 2022 |
1:1 Paraprofessional CS 32.5 hrs per week $30,806 (with stipend) |
Leave Replacement Teacher CS, BA Step 5, $63,144 prorated |
C.14. Home Instruction - District Teaching Staff
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves all district certificated teachers, certificated substitutes and paraprofessionals who have a teaching certificate, to be appointed as home instructors for the 2021-2022 school year.
C.15. Extended Day Instructors
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves all district certificated teachers and paraprofessionals who have a teaching certificate, to be appointed as extended day instructors for the 2021-2022 school year. Instructors to be paid at the contractual rate of $50 per hour. Total cost dependent upon needs of identified students in the district’s Extended Day Instructional Program. The total cost not to exceed $188,110 and to be fully funded by ESEA and ESSER II.
C.16. Bus Monitor - Substitute
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves all district certificated teachers, certificated substitutes and certificated paraprofessionals to be appointed as a substitute bus monitor for the 2021-2022 school year.
C.17. Additional Hours
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following additional hours:
Name |
Student # |
Club/Purpose |
Starting Date |
Cost |
Mary Russo |
6197506772 |
STEM Education After School Program |
September 22, 2021 |
$307 |
Melissa Errickson |
4272614822 |
On the Court |
October 1, 2022 |
$246 |
C.18. 2021-2022 Extended Day Coordinators
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the appointment of the following staff member(s) as Extended Day Coordinator, to be paid a stipend commensurate with building program funding sources. The total cost not to exceed $23,000 and to be fully funded by ESEA and ESSER II.
Name |
School |
Stipend |
Rebecca Leshchinsky |
ALT |
$5,000 |
Rebecca Sutherland |
Central |
$5,000 |
Carol Brown |
Middle |
$4,000 |
Christine Burkhardt |
Mt. Horeb |
$4,000 |
Kristen Stoyanov |
Woodland |
$5,000 |
C.19. Approval to Create Position
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the creation of the following position for 2021-2022 school year:
Location |
Position |
Full-Time Equivalent |
WS |
1:1 Paraprofessional 08-50-08/bmn |
32.5 hrs per week |
C.20. After School Activities/Clubs
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the 2021-2022 after school activities/clubs, and the instructors for each, at the negotiated stipend rate.
C.21. Hiring
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to extend offers of employment for emergent vacancies between September 28, 2021, and January 3, 2022 subject to ratification of the Board at its next scheduled meeting.
C.22. Substitute Custodian
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following to be appointed as Substitute Custodian for the 2021-2022 school year.
Name |
Glenn Breckenridge |
C.23. Special Education Service Provider List
RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the addition of Telelanguage Service, to the Service Provider List for Telephonic Interpretation, at a rate of $0.99 per minute for Spanish and $1.09 per minute for all other languages.
C.24. After-School Activities/Clubs - Substitutes
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves all district certificated staff, to be appointed as After-School Activities/Clubs substitutes for previously approved students during the 2021-2022 school year. Substitutes are to be paid at their hourly rate.
D. Policy
D.1. Policies – First Reading and Adoption
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the first reading and adoption of the following policy:
Number |
Name |
New/Revision |
Source of Changes |
1648.13 |
School Employee Vaccination Requirements |
New |
SEA |
D.2. Policies – Second Reading
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the second reading of the following policy:
Number |
Name |
New/Revision |
Source of Changes |
P1648.11 |
The Road Forward COVID-19 - Health and Safety |
New |
SEA |
XIII. Unfinished Business
N/A
XIV. New Business
N/A
XV. Public Commentary (any topic)
Note on public input at BOE meetings: Board Policy #0167, adopted on June 18, 2018, provides for public participation in Board of Education meetings. Such participation is governed by the following rules:
- A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by an announcement of his/her name, address, and group affiliation, if applicable;
- Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to three minutes’ duration. If necessary, the public comment portion of the meeting may be extended fifteen minutes with Board approval;
- No participant may speak more than once on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard;
- All statements, questions, or inquiries shall be directed to the presiding officer and any questions or inquiries directed by a participant to another Board member shall be redirected to the presiding officer who shall determine if such statement, question, or inquiry shall be addressed by the presiding officer on behalf of the Board;
- 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. Alina Bergners, Casale Drive South, spoke on the National School Lunch Program.
● Ms. Shefali Tejani, Aspen Court, spoke about the upcoming School Board election.
XVI. Executive Session
● At 8:12 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:
● 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; and
pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiation and/or matters of attorney-client privilege.
Action will not be taken upon return to public session;
the length of the meeting is anticipated to be approximately 20 minutes; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, the minutes of this closed session be made public when the need for confidentiality no longer exists.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Brezee and approved by unanimous voice vote.
On motion by Mr. Franco, seconded by Mr. Brezee, the Board reconvened in open session at 8:46 p.m.
XVII. Adjourn
On motion by Mr. Franco seconded by Mr. Brezee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:47p.m.
Minutes submitted by,
Christopher Heagele
Board Secretary
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