Minutes for November 22, 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: Mark Bisci, David Breeze, Lori Clar, Laura Keller, Todd Weinstein,
Patricia Zohn and Marc Franco
Absent: Lisa DiMaggio
Also Present: Dr. Matthew Mingle, Superintendent, Christopher Heagele, Board Secretary, and members of the public and press.
Aaron Bellish arrived at 7:05 p.m.
IV. Minutes
● Mr. Bisci moved the following:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the public and private session minutes of the November 22, 2021 Board Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and approved by a 7-0 roll-call vote.
V. 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 |
0 |
· Fire Drills
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| October 15 | October 15 | October 07 | October 25 | October 28 |
· Security Drills
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| October 25 | October 19 | October 19 | October 05 | October 07 |
| Lockdown | Lockdown | Lockdown | Lockdown | Lockdown |
VI. President's Remarks – Mr. Marc Franco
Mr. Franco recognized and congratulated the Warren Middle School Boys Soccer team.
Mr. Franco acknowledged the recent Board election, and warmly welcomed our three new incoming Board members - all of whom were in attendance at the meeting.
Mr. Franco wished everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday.
VII. Presentations
● Warren Middle School Boys Soccer Recognition - Mr. Villar, along with members of the Board and district administration, congratulated the Middle School Boys Soccer team for a tremendously successful season.
● Change Management Process Overview - Mr. Villar presented on the recently adopted district change management process.
● i-Ready Data Overview - Ken Tam, Senior Executive Director of Content and Implementation, Curriculum Associates. Mr. Tam gave a presentation on i-Ready assessment data at Warren Township School District. The presentation made clear that the district regularly exceeds student performance standards at both a national and state level.
VIII. Superintendent’s Remarks – Dr. Matthew Mingle
Dr. Mingle thanked the volunteers that have been helping at the COVID vaccine clinics. Because the vaccine is now available for ages 5-11, more than 300 students have recently participated in the district’s vaccine clinics.
Dr. Mingle commented that the district is making preparations to move from moderate risk (yellow) towards high risk (orange).
Dr. Mingle thanked all school partners that participated in the Planning for Elementary Growth survey. He reported that over 50% of student families participated. The Committee will meet tomorrow afternoon, and will make the raw data available shortly.
Dr. Mingle reported that the Stakeholder Voice and Engagement Committee will be meeting next month.
Dr. Mingle welcomed our three new incoming Board members - all of whom were in attendance at the meeting.
Dr. Mingle reminded all Township voters to participate in the special election to approve the 2021 referendum, which is scheduled for December 14, 2021.
Dr. Mingle congratulated the Warren Lions Club, who along with Dr. Cooper, have been working with Warren students who have entered a contest. He also congratulated Mr. David Brezee for his assistance with the Lions Club food drive. It was reported that over 270 Thanksgiving baskets were distributed.
Lastly, Dr. Mingle wished everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday.
IX. Discussion
None
X. Committee Reports
● Personnel / Negotiations Committee - Mrs. Zohn stated that the committee met on October 25th to discuss the approval of the Director of Operations job description. The committee also established goals for 2022. Both action items are on the Board agenda for approval.
● Finance / Operations / Security Committee - Mr. Brezee reported that the committee met on November 15th. The committee discussed district financial support for PTO events, a joint public service announcement (PSA) with the Warren Township Committee on the importance of bus safety, the calendar of the 2022/2023 budget, and the list of projects included in the upcoming referendum.
● Return to School - Dr. Mingle reported that the Return to School committee met to discuss changes to the district’s COVID practices. He also reported that the committee was concerned with the recent trend of COVID case data.
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).
● Mr. Kevin Brotspies, Sneider Road - Spoke about the Planning for Elementary Growth committee process.
● Mr. Philip Jones, WTEA Vice President - Expressed his gratitude for first responders, teachers, the Warren Township Board of Education, the caring Warren Township community, and the parents of children in Warren Township Schools.
XII. Items for Board Consideration/Action
Mrs. Zohn asked to pull D.1. (P5751 and R5751) for a separate vote.
On motion by Mr. Bisci, seconded by Mrs. Keller, the consent items A.1. through A.3., B.1. through B.8. C.1. through C.15., and D.1. (with the exception of Policy 5751) were approved by a 8-0 roll-call vote.
On motion by Mr. Bisci, seconded by Mr. Franco, the consent item D.1. (P5710 and R5710) was approved by a 7-0-1 roll-call vote. (Mrs. Zohn abstained.)
The Superintendent recommends that it be:
A. Education
A.1. HIB Report
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the HIB Report submitted by the Superintendent for the period ending on October 25, 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 # |
Start Date |
Cost |
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*Developmental Learning Center - New Providence |
5647337499 |
October 25, 2021 |
$80,740 |
|
Developmental Learning Center - New Providence |
1688687297 |
November 29, 2021 |
$69,594 |
|
*P.G. Chambers |
5239946086 |
November 8, 2021 |
$60,776 |
(*This motion supersedes previous motion on October 25, 2021.)
A.3. HIB Self-Assessment
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the HIB Self-Assessment for the 2020-2021 school year.
B. Finance/Operations/Transportation
B.1. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the month of November 2021 in the amount of $3,960,697.32.
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 October.
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on October 31, 2021.
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FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
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(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$12,369,462.99 |
$1,929,204.87 |
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(10) General Current Expense |
$0.00 |
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(11) Current Expense |
$2,134,248.18 |
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(12) Capital Outlay |
$134,967.73 |
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(13) Special Schools |
$4,642.52 |
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(20) Special Revenue Fund |
($160,317.55) |
$57,597.99 |
$0.00 |
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(30) Capital Projects Fund |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
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(40) Debt Service Fund |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
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TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS |
$12,209,145.44 |
$2,331,456.42 |
$1,929,204.87 |
|
(60) Milk Fund |
$4049.49 |
($101,826.98) |
$15,660.49 |
|
(61) Juice and Water Fund |
$1,358.13 |
$0.00 |
$1,358.13 |
|
TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS |
$5,407.62 |
($101,826.98) |
$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. Budget Transfers for Month of October 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. |
11-000-100-562-000-08-01 |
Tuition - Other LEAs |
11-000-100-566-000-08-01 |
Tuition - Private Schools |
$50,070 |
|
2. |
11-000-217-106-040-05-02 |
Salaries - Extraordinary Paras - ALT |
11-204-100-106-033-07-00 |
Salaries - LLD Aides - MS |
$25,700 |
|
3. |
11-000-217-106-050-06-02 |
Salaries - Extraordinary Paras - WS |
11-000-216-100-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Speech & OT - ALT |
$8,600 |
|
4. |
11-000-217-320-040-08-00 |
Extraord. Svcs. - Purch. Prof. Svcs. -ALT |
11-000-100-566-000-08-02 |
Tuition - Private - ESY |
$13,200 |
|
5. |
11-000-219-104-050-06-00 |
Salaries - Child Study Team - WS |
11-000-218-104-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Guidance - MS |
$2,000 |
|
6. |
11-000-221-176-030-03-00 |
Salaries - Math/Literacy Coach - CS |
11-000-222-100-033-07-02 |
Salaries - Librarians - MS |
$4,750 |
|
7. |
11-000-221-176-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Math/Literacy Coach - MS |
11-110-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Kindergarten Teachers - MHS |
$36,850 |
|
8. |
11-000-221-176-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Math/Literacy Coach - MHS |
11-000-222-100-033-07-02 |
Salaries - Librarians - MS |
$4,750 |
|
9. |
11-000-230-100-000-01-01 |
Salaries - Admin. Support Staff |
11-000-216-100-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Speech & OT - MHS |
$790 |
|
10. |
11-000-240-103-030-03-00 |
Salaries - Principal/Dean/Director - CS |
11-110-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Kindergarten Teachers - MHS |
$301 |
|
11. |
11-000-240-103-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Principal/Dean/Director - MS |
11-110-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Kindergarten Teachers - MHS |
$301 |
|
12. |
11-000-240-103-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Principal/Dean/Director - MHS |
11-110-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Kindergarten Teachers - MHS |
$301 |
|
13. |
11-000-240-103-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Principal/Dean/Director - ALT |
11-110-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Kindergarten Teachers - MHS |
$301 |
|
14. |
11-000-240-103-050-06-00 |
Salaries - Principal/Dean/Director - WS |
11-110-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Kindergarten Teachers - MHS |
$301 |
|
15. |
11-000-261-100-000-09-00 |
Salaries - Maintenance |
11-000-262-100-000-09-00 |
Salaries - Custodians |
$5,500 |
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16. |
11-000-261-100-000-09-00 |
Salaries - Maintenance |
11-000-262-100-000-09-16 |
Summer Maintenance Workers |
$20,000 |
|
17. |
11-000-262-107-030-03-00 |
Salaries-Lunch & Playground Aides - CS |
11-110-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Kindergarten Teachers - ALT |
$8,850 |
|
18. |
11-000-262-107-033-07-00 |
Salaries-Lunch & Playground Aides - MS |
11-110-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Kindergarten Teachers - ALT |
$12,950 |
|
19. |
11-000-262-107-035-04-00 |
Salaries-Lunch & Playground Aides-MHS |
11-110-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Kindergarten Teachers - ALT |
$17,550 |
|
20. |
11-000-262-107-040-05-00 |
Salaries-Lunch & Playground Aides-ALT |
11-110-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Kindergarten Teachers - ALT |
$9,000 |
|
21. |
11-000-262-107-050-06-00 |
Salaries-Lunch & Playground Aides - WS |
11-110-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Kindergarten Teachers - ALT |
$18,250 |
|
22. |
11-105-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Preschool Teachers-MHS |
11-110-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Kindergarten Teachers - MHS |
$1,750 |
|
23. |
11-190-100-320-030-03-00 |
Purchased Prof. Educational Svcs. - CS |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$1,000 |
|
24. |
11-190-100-320-033-07-00 |
Purchased Prof. Educational Svcs. - MS |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$1,000 |
|
25. |
11-190-100-320-035-04-00 |
Purchased Prof. Educational Svcs. - MHS |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$1,000 |
|
26. |
11-190-100-320-040-05-00 |
Purchased Prof. Educational Svcs. - ALT |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$1,000 |
|
27. |
11-190-100-320-050-06-00 |
Purchased Prof. Educational Svcs. - WS |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$1,000 |
|
28. |
11-209-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - SEED Teacher - ALT |
11-209-100-106-040-05-00 |
Salaries - SEED Aides - ALT |
$3,550 |
|
29. |
11-213-100-106-030-03-00 |
Salaries - RC Aides - CS |
11-209-100-106-040-05-00 |
Salaries - SEED Aides - ALT |
$51,600 |
|
30. |
11-213-100-106-040-05-00 |
Salaries - RC Aides - ALT |
11-214-100-101-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Autism Teachers - MS |
$66,000 |
|
31. |
11-230-100-101-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Basic Skills Teachers - MS |
11-204-100-101-033-07-00 |
Salaries - LLD Teachers - MS |
$125,000 |
|
32. |
11-230-100-101-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Basic Skills Teachers - MS |
11-209-100-106-040-05-00 |
Salaries - SEED Aides - ALT |
$8,000 |
|
33. |
11-401-100-500-033-07-00 |
Co-curricular Clubs - Purch. Svcs. - MS |
11-401-100-600-033-07-00 |
Co-curricular Supplies - MS |
$95 |
|
34. |
12-000-300-730-035-04-00 |
Non-Instructional Equipment - MHS |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$3,834 |
B.4. 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 |
|
Lance Riegler |
District |
NJ Techspo |
Atlantic City, NJ |
Jan 2022 |
$323 |
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.5. Application and Acceptance of Federal Grant Monies - ESSER III
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the application submission
to the Department of Education and accepts the award itself for the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER III) as follows:
● ARP-ESSER III $375,428
● Accelerated Learning Coaching & Educator Support $123,468
● Summer Learning & Enrichment Activities $ 40,000
● Beyond the School Day Activities $ 40,000
● Mental Health Support Staffing $ 45,000
B.6. Sale of Obsolete Items
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education declares as obsolete the following items:
|
Item |
Description |
Total Inventory |
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Laptops |
Dell Latitude Laptops |
92 |
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Docking Stations |
Dell Latitude Docking Stations |
20 |
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Desktops |
Dell Desktops |
26 |
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Servers |
Dell Servers |
5 |
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Chromebooks |
Dell Chromebooks |
394 |
|
Power Adapters |
Dell Chromebook Power Adapters |
250 |
|
iPad Minis |
Apple iPad Minis |
10 |
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iPads |
Apple iPads |
46 |
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Carts |
Computer Carts |
15 |
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Switches |
HP Switches |
9 |
|
Printers |
Assorted Laserjets |
3 |
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Projectors |
SmartBoard Projector |
22 |
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Arms |
SmartBoard Arms |
10 |
|
Smartboards |
Smartboards with Speakers |
20 |
|
Projectors |
Epson Projectors |
2 |
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.
B.7. Grant - State House Express
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts, with gratitude, a grant of $750 from Rutgers Eagleton Institute of Politics. The grant will be used to offset the cost of transportation to the State House in Trenton.
B.8. SCESC Transportation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve the transportation contract with Somerset County Educational Services Commission for 2021/2022 SY transportation for out of district student as follows, effective December 6, 2021:
|
School |
Student ID # |
Cost |
|
Academy 360 |
7550526983 |
$675 per diem |
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.
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Name |
Position/PCR |
Location |
Degree |
Step |
Salary |
Effective Date |
Tenure |
Discussion |
|
Jennifer Sifert |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional 8 hrs per week |
MH |
N/A |
1 |
$5,953 |
November 8, 2021 through June 30, 2022 (with overlap days on 11/1 &11/2/21) |
No |
New Position |
|
Karly Trimble |
1:1 Paraprofessional 08-35-08/blc 32.5 hrs per week |
MH |
N/A |
1 |
$26,964 |
On or about November 29, 2021 through June 30, 2022 |
No |
New Position |
|
Vivian Shehady |
1:1 Paraprofessional 08-30-08/bmu 12 hrs per week |
CS |
N/A |
1 |
$10,785 |
January 24, 2022 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 2021-2022 school year.
|
Name |
|
Karen Leski |
C.3. Leave Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following leave requests:
|
Employee ID |
Paid/Unpaid |
|
#1128 |
FMLA - August 30, 2021 through November 19, 2021 (paid) Extended Leave - November 22, 2021 through December 23, 2021 (paid) |
|
#3473 |
Leave of Absence - October 21, 2021 through October 27, 2021 (paid) October 28, 2021 through November 30, 2021 (unpaid) |
|
#1181 |
FMLA November 8, 2021 through November 30, 2021 (paid) |
|
#1582 |
FMLA - October 11, 2021 through December 3, 2021 (paid) |
|
#3537 |
FMLA - January 4, 2022 through January 31, 2022 (AM) (paid) FMLA - January 31, 2022 (PM) through March 14, 2022 (unpaid) |
|
#1278 |
FMLA - November 10, 2021 through November 19, 2021 (paid) |
C.4. Nursing Plans
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the 2021-2022 Nursing Plans for Angelo L. Tomaso School, Central School, Mount Horeb School, Woodland School and Warren Middle School.
C.5. 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 |
|
Jennifer Armao |
November 8, 2021 through June 30, 2022 |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional MH 20 hrs per week 08-35-15/bmj, $14,883 |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional MH 12 hrs per week 08-35-15/bmj, $8,930 |
|
Richard Bardy |
August 30, 2021 through December 3, 2021 |
Classroom Paraprofessional WMS $30,806 |
Leave Replacement Teacher WMS BA+15 Step 1 $62,526 |
|
Ashley Allegra |
January 24, 2022 through June 30, 2022 |
1:1 Paraprofessional, CS 08-30-08/bek, 1.0 FTE $29,586 |
1:1 Paraprofessional, CS 08-30-08/bmv, 0.6 FTE $17,751 |
C.6. Job Description
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the creation of the
following job description:
● Director of Operations
C.7. Personnel and Negotiations Committee Goals
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the 2021-2022
Personnel and Negotiations Committee goals:
● Support the implementation of year two strategic plan priorities that focus on Personnel and Negotiations:
- Maintain all students in traditional length school days.
- Determine the elementary school structures and zones that will maximize equitable access to student learning opportunities. (Equity & Consistency Goal 1)
● Review and advise on Superintendent recommendations for adjustments to nonaligned staff compensation.
● Conduct the Superintendent evaluation process.
C.8. Retirement/Resignation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the retirement/resignations
of the following staff:
|
Name |
Position |
Location |
Retirement/ Resignation |
Dates of Service |
|
Mary Kovac |
Classroom Paraprofessional 08-33-08/bip |
WMS |
Resignation |
September 17, 2008 through December 31, 2021 |
|
Bruce Gant |
Instrumental Music Teacher |
WMS |
Retirement |
September 1, 2000 through January 31, 2022 |
C.9. Warren Staff Academy Courses 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 contractual rate $50.00 per hour. The total cost shall not exceed $3,749.00.
|
Name |
Course |
Date |
Prep Hours |
Instructor Hours |
Total Cost |
|
Kimberly Bostory |
You can Jam too: Exploring Google Jamboard |
Dec 7, 2021 |
1 |
1 |
$100.00 |
|
Carol Brown |
Youth Mental Health First Aid |
Jan 31 and Feb 7, 2022 |
12 |
4 |
$800.00 |
|
Cynthia Cassidy |
Using Picture Books in the Middle Grades |
Jan 13, 2022 |
3 |
1 |
$200.00 |
|
Cynthia Cassidy |
Genesis Overview |
Jan 27, 2022 |
3 |
1 |
$200.00 |
|
Cynthia Cassidy |
Digital Tools for Classroom Instruction |
Mar 8, 2022 |
3 |
1 |
$200.00 |
|
Cynthia Cassidy |
Digital Resources to Engage and Challenge |
Mar 22, 2022 |
3 |
1 |
$200.00 |
|
Susan Cooper |
What's the Difference Between E2 and E3? |
Nov 30, Dec 1, 7 and 8, 2021 |
4 |
4 |
$400.00 |
|
Francesca Frosoni |
Reading Workshop Basics |
Jan 31, 2022 |
1 |
1 |
$100.00 |
|
Sarah Hughes |
Independent Practice with Choices |
Dec 7 and 14, 2021 |
1.33 |
0.66 |
$99.50 |
|
Tam Quach |
Independent Practice with Choices |
Dec 7 and 14, 2021 |
1.33 |
0.66 |
$99.50 |
|
Simone Miller |
Climate Crisis |
Jan 13 and 18, 2022 |
6 |
3 |
$450.00 |
|
Myranda Shimko |
Reaching Reluctant Readers - It's a New Year! |
Jan 6, 2022 |
3 |
1 |
$200.00 |
|
Myranda Shimko |
Library Offerings |
Feb 10, 2022 |
3 |
1 |
$200.00 |
|
Kristen Stoyanov |
Unpacking Program Implementation iReady |
Dec 8, 2021 |
1 |
1 |
$100.00 |
|
Kristen Stoyanov |
Shared Reading |
Dec 13, 2021 |
1 |
1 |
$100.00 |
|
Mary Ellen Weaver |
How To Help Students Develop An Innovation Mindset |
Jan 6 and 13, 2022 |
4 |
2 |
$300.00 |
C.10. Summer Fun Positions - 2022
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Summer Fun/ESY positions for the 2022 school year.
|
Name |
Position |
Location |
Salary |
|
Meryl Lettire |
Summer Fun/ESY Principal/Supervisor |
District |
$16,825.81 |
|
Jessica Decelle |
Summer Fun/ESY Assistant Principal |
District |
$10,117.58 |
C.11. Approval to Abolish Positions
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the abolishment of the following positions for the 2021-2022 school year, effective January 24, 2022:
|
Location |
Position |
Full-Time Equivalent |
|
CS |
1:1 Paraprofessional 08-30-08/bek |
1.0 |
C.12. Approval to Create Positions
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the creation of the following positions for 2021-2022 school year, effective January 24, 2022:
|
Location |
Position |
Full-Time Equivalent |
|
MH |
1:1 Paraprofessional 08-35-08/blc |
1.0 |
|
CS |
Paraprofessional, 12 hrs per week 08-30-08/bmu |
0.4 |
|
CS |
Paraprofessional, 20.5 hrs per week 08-30-08/bmv |
0.6 |
C.13. Return to School Committee stipends
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves stipends in the amount of $250 each to the following 10-month employees for their service on the Return to School Committee, December 2021 through June 2022.
|
Name |
||
|
Nancy Andrews |
Frances Blabolil |
Meredith Fishelman |
|
Catherine Lazas |
Lisa Lontai |
Alyssa Pech |
|
Kristen Stoyanov |
||
C.14. Special Education Service Provider List
RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the following additions to the Service Provider List:
1) Garden State AAC Specialists
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication System Evaluations at an hourly rate of $150.
- Comprehensive Augmentative and Alternative Communication Written Report, $300 per report.
- Functional Communication Evaluation, $650 per report.
- Meetings at $140 per hour plus travel time to site.
- Professional Development/Training/In-Service at $200 per hour plus travel time.
- AAC Coaching at $140 per hour.
- Travel Fee of $50 for distances more than 15 miles from Flemington, New Jersey.
- Last minute Cancellation Fee (under 24 hours) of $80.
2) The Bilingual Child Study Team for all Languages
- $1,100 for each School Psychological Evaluation
- $1,100 for each Educational Evaluation
- $1,100 for each Speech Evaluation
- $1,100 for each Social Evaluation
- $1,100 for Battelle (BDI) Evaluation
C.15. Additional Hours
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following additional hours:
|
Name |
Student # |
School |
Club/Purpose |
Starting Date |
Cost |
|
Eileen Sebor |
2725435926 |
MS |
Sports |
11/23/2021 |
$ 544 |
|
Lisa Lontai |
2725435926 |
MS |
Sports |
11/23/2021 |
** |
**(Nurse previously approved for another student for the same club)
D. Policy
D.1. Policies and Regulations - Second Reading
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the second reading and adoption of the following policies and regulations:
|
Number |
Name |
New/Revision |
Source of Changes |
|
P1648.14 |
Safety Plan for Healthcare Settings in School Buildings - COVID-19 |
New |
SEA |
|
P2425 |
Emergency Virtual or Remote Instruction Program |
New |
SEA |
|
P5751 |
Sexual Harassment of Students |
Revised |
SEA |
|
R5751 |
Sexual Harassment of Students |
Revised |
SEA |
XIII. Unfinished Business
None
XIV. New Business
● Ad Hoc Planning for Elementary Growth Committee - The Board discussed the need to create a new Ad Hoc committee, the Ad Hoc Planning for Elementary Growth Committee.
On motion by Mr. Franco, seconded by Mrs. Clar, the following resolution was approved by a 8-0 roll-call vote.
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the formation of the Ad Hoc Planning for Elementary Growth committee.
XV. Public Commentary (any topic)
Note on public input at BOE meetings: Board Policy #0167, adopted on June 18, 2018, provides for public participation in Board of Education meetings. Such participation is governed by the following rules:
- A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by an announcement of his/her name, address, and group affiliation, if applicable;
- Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to three minutes’ duration. If necessary, the public comment portion of the meeting may be extended fifteen minutes with Board approval;
- No participant may speak more than once on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard;
- All statements, questions, or inquiries shall be directed to the presiding officer and any questions or inquiries directed by a participant to another Board member shall be redirected to the presiding officer who shall determine if such statement, question, or inquiry shall be addressed by the presiding officer on behalf of the Board;
The portion of the meeting during which participation of the public is invited shall be limited to fifteen minutes (limit may be adjusted at the discretion of the presiding officer as circumstances dictate).
XVI. 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:
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 8:38 p.m.
XVII. Adjourn
On motion by Mr. Franco seconded by Mr. Brezee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:38p.m.
Minutes submitted by,
Christopher Heagele
Board Secretary
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