Minutes for April 25, 2022
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A regular business meeting of the Board of Education was held this day at the Central School, 109 Mount Bethel Road, Warren, NJ. 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 6:45 p.m. by Board President David Brezee.
Open Public Meeting Statement – Mr. Brezee read the following statement:
Re: Chapter 231 P.L. 1975: “The adequate notice of this regular meeting as required by the open public meetings act was provided by the posting, mailing/delivery, and filing of this notice on April 14, 2022. This notice was on that date was posted on the Courier News, and TAP into Warren, all in accordance with the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act.”
II. Pledge of Allegiance – Mr. Brezee led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. Roll Call
Present: Mark Bisci, Daniel Croson, Lisa DiMaggio, Laura Keller, Ryan Valentino, Todd Weinstein, Patricia Zohn and David Brezee
Absent:
Also Present: Dr. Matthew Mingle, Superintendent, Christopher Heagele, Board Secretary, and members of the public and press.
Mehul Desai arrived at 6:49 p.m.
IV. Executive Session
● At 6:47 p.m. Ms. Keller 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:
matters of attorney-client privilege
Action will be taken upon return to public session;
the length of the meeting is anticipated to be approximately 15 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.
V. Motion to return to Open Session
On motion by Ms. Keller, seconded by Mrs. DiMaggio, the Board reconvened in open session at 7:07 p.m.
VI. Minutes
● Ms. Keller moved the following:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the public and private session minutes of the April 11, 2022 Board Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Croson and approved by a 9-0 roll-call vote.
VII. 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 |
4 |
VIII. President's Remarks – Mr. David Brezee
● Mr. Brezee thanked the Central School team for hosting tonight’s meeting and thanked district staff for assisting with water distribution at Central School.
● Mr. Brezee acknowledged motions C.1. and C.2., welcoming new staff and substitutes.
IX. Superintendent’s Remarks – Dr. Matthew Mingle
● Dr. Mingle welcomed Central School staff, students, and families to tonight’s board meeting.
X. Presentations
● Central School Student Feature - Mrs. Alison Tugya welcomed the Board and audience to tonight’s meeting. Mrs. Tugya introduced the Central School students who presented the Central School student feature.
● Student Food Service Recommendation - Mr. Chris Heagele, Mr. Michael Pate, Mrs. Lisa Lontai and Mrs. Dana Marucci presented the Food Service Working Group’s recommendations.
XI. Discussions
● Student Food Service Recommendation - The board engaged in a lengthy discussion regarding the upcoming vote on the recommendation of the work group.
XII. Committee Reports
● Curriculum, Communications, and Technology Committee - No meeting
● Finance, Operations, and Security Committee - April 11, 2022 - Mrs. Zohn reported that the Finance Committee met. The committee discussed cost per pupil data and the Food Service Working Group presentation. Mrs. Zohn reported that the Administration provided the Board with a great deal of data on the Food Service program. The Committee recommends that the Board adopt the 2022-2023 budget. The Finance Committee made itself available to the public following the meeting, but no members of the public attended.
● Personnel and Negotiations Committee - April 11, 2022 - Mr. Weinstein reported that the Personnel Committee met to discuss personnel reappointments and the Superintendent’s evaluation.
● Ad Hoc Planning for Elementary Growth Committee - No meeting
● Ad Hoc Return to School Committee - No meeting
● Ad Hoc Committee on Dress Code - No meeting
XIII. Budget Hearing - Mr. Brezee opened the public portion of the budget hearing. No public member had a comment.
On motion by Mrs. Zohn to close the budget hearing, seconded by Mrs. Keller, the motion was approved by a 9-0 voice vote.
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;
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).
The following members of the public spoke about the Food Service Working Group process:
● Ms. Vaishali Amberkar, Orchard Way
● Ms. Heather Silver, Quail Run
● Dr. Meruka Hazari, Skyline Drive
● Ms. Francesca Kennedy, Downingtown Court
Upon notice that this Public Commentary portion of the meeting had reached 15 minutes,
Mr. Valentino made the following motion:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves to extend Public Commentary an additional 15 minutes.
Seconded by Mr. Croson, the motion was approved by a 9-0 voice vote.
● Ms. Rachel Singleton, Deerwood Trail West - Spoke on the Food Service Working Group process.
● Mr. Kevin Brotspies, Sneider Road - Spoke on the Food Service Working Group process.
● Ms. Vaishali Amberkar, Orchard Way - Spoke again on the Food Service Working Group process.
● Mr. Adam Silver, Quail Run - Spoke on the Food Service Working Group process.
● Ms. Rachel Singleton, Deerwood Trail West - Spoke again on the Food Service Working Group process.
● Ms. Jessica Bodajlo, Brady Road - Spoke on the difficulty some PTOs have had operating Food Days.
● Ms. Heather Silver, Quail Run - Spoke again on the Food Service Working Group process.
● Dr. Meruka Hazari, Skyline Drive - Spoke about the Food Service Working Group process. She also asked about the Board’s intentions for future student enrichment activities.
On motion by Ms. Keller to close public commentary, seconded by Mr. Croson, the motion was approved by a 9-0 voice vote.
XV. Items for Board Consideration/Action
Dr. Mingle spoke about the Food Service Working Group recommendation and the prior Board discussion and public comment. Dr. Mingle thanked all members of the Food Service Working Group for their hard work and dedication.
Dr. Mingle thanked the Business Office for all of their hard work while preparing the annual operating budget for board consideration and approval.
Mr. Croson asked for permission to table motion B.4. to the next meeting.
Mr. Croson asked for motion B.4. and B.5. to be pulled for a separate vote.
On motion by Ms. Keller, seconded by Mr. Weinstein, the consent items A.1., B.1., through B.3., and C.1., through C.11., were approved by a 9-0 roll-call vote.
On motion by Mr. Croson, seconded by Mr. Desai, the consent item B.4., to be tabled to the next meeting, failed by a 3-5-1 roll-call vote. (Mr. Croson, Mr. Desai and Mr. Valentino voted yes. Mrs. DiMaggio, Ms. Keller, Mr. Weinstein, Mrs. Zohn and Mr. Brezee voted no. Mr. Bisci abstained.)
On motion by Mr. Brezee, seconded by Ms. Keller, the consent item B.4., failed to pass by a 4-5 roll-call vote. (Mrs. DiMaggio, Ms. Keller, Mrs. Zohn and Mr. Brezee voted yes. Mr. Bisci, Mr. Croson, Mr. Desai, Mr. Valentino and Mr. Weinstein voted no.)
On motion by Mr. Brezee, seconded by Ms. Keller, the consent item B.5., failed to pass by 4-5 roll-call vote. (Mrs. DiMaggio, Ms. Keller, Mrs. Zohn and Mr. Brezee voted yes. Mr. Bisci, Mr. Croson, Mr. Desai, Mr. Valentino and Mr. Weinstein voted no.)
The Superintendent recommends that it be:
A. Education
A.1. HIB Report
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the HIB Report submitted by the Superintendent for the period ending on April 11, 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 April 2022 in the amount of $4,164,597.34.
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 March 2022.
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on March 31, 2022
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FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
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(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$14,596,438.06 |
$1,929,204.87 |
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(10) General Current Expense |
$0.00 |
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(11) Current Expense |
$2,799,165.73 |
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(12) Capital Outlay |
$110,997.77 |
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(13) Special Schools |
$1,250.52 |
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(20) Special Revenue Fund |
($34,586.74) |
$40,696.54 |
$0.00 |
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(30) Capital Projects Fund |
($115,194.57) |
($432,167.26) |
$0.00 |
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(40) Debt Service Fund |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
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TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS |
$14,446,656.75 |
$2,519,943.30 |
$1,929,204.87 |
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(60) Milk Fund |
$4,049.49 |
($357,631.48) |
$15,660.49 |
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(61) Juice and Water Fund |
$1,358.13 |
$0.00 |
$1,358.13 |
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TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS |
$5,407.62 |
($357,631.48) |
$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, 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 March 2022
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. |
11-000-100-566-000-08-01 |
Tuition - Private Schools |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$24,700 |
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2. |
11-000-270-420-000-10-00 |
Transportation - Repair & Maint. |
11-000-270-514-000-10-00 |
Special Ed Transportation - Parents |
$4,000 |
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3. |
11-190-100-320-030-03-99 |
Purchased Prof. Educ. Svcs. - CS |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$10,000 |
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4. |
11-190-100-320-033-07-99 |
Purchased Prof. Educ. Svcs. - MS |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$10,000 |
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5. |
11-190-100-320-035-04-99 |
Purchased Prof. Educ. Svcs.- MHS |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$10,000 |
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6. |
11-190-100-320-040-05-99 |
Purchased Prof. Educ. Svcs. - ALT |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$10,000 |
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7. |
11-190-100-320-050-06-99 |
Purchased Prof. Educ. Svcs. - WS |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$10,000 |
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8. |
11-190-100-500-035-04-00 |
Other Purchased Services - MHS |
11-190-100-610-035-04-10 |
Instructional Supplies - MHS |
$725 |
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9. |
11-240-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Bilingual Teachers- MHS |
11-215-100-101-035-04-01 |
Salaries - Preschool Teachers - MHS |
$472 |
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10. |
11-240-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - Bilingual Teachers - ALT |
11-215-100-101-035-04-01 |
Salaries - Preschool Teachers - MHS |
$472 |
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11. |
12-000-261-730-000-00-00 |
Required Maintenance Equipment |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$55,000 |
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12. |
12-000-270-734-000-00-00 |
School Bus - Special Ed |
11-000-270-161-000-10-00 |
Salaries - Transportation |
$24,000 |
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13. |
12-000-270-734-000-00-00 |
School Bus - Special Ed |
11-000-270-161-000-10-02 |
Trans. - Special Ed - Sub Drivers |
$13,370 |
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14. |
12-000-270-734-000-00-00 |
School Bus - Special Ed |
11-000-270-503-000-10-00 |
Aid in Lieu of Transportation |
$14,000 |
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15. |
12-000-270-734-000-00-00 |
School Bus - Special Ed |
11-000-270-515-000-10-00 |
Special Ed Transportation (Jointure) |
$10,000 |
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16. |
12-000-400-450-035-09-00 |
Construction - Rooftop Unit - MHS |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$33,000 |
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17. |
12-120-100-730-030-11-01 |
Instructional Equipment - Tech CS |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$23,975 |
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18. |
12-120-100-730-035-11-01 |
Instructional Equipment - Tech.-MH |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$18,000 |
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19. |
12-120-100-730-040-11-01 |
Instructional Equipment - Tech.-ALT |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$11,990 |
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20. |
12-120-100-730-050-11-01 |
Instructional Equipment - Tech.- WS |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$1,475 |
B.4. Food Service Recommendation for the 2022-2023 School Year - FAILED
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the Student Food Service Working Group’s short-term recommendation. The program will create a partnership for the 2022-2023 school year between the district, the PTOs, and a food service vendor. The partnership will promote multiple and healthy options every day, a subsidy system to provide free lunch to students in need, and reduced waste and recyclable materials, to the greatest extent practicable.
B.5. Adoption of the 2022-2023 Budget - FAILED
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the 2022-2023 Warren Township School District Budget as approved by the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for Somerset County. The budget includes sufficient funds to provide curriculum and instruction which will enable all students to achieve the New Jersey Student Learning Standards and is in compliance with N.J.S.A. 18A and N.J.A.C Title 6 and 6A.
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Final 2022-2023 Budget |
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Appropriations: |
Revenue: |
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Fund 10 |
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Operating Budget |
$45,106,168 |
State Aid: General Fund |
$2,169,770 |
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Deposit to Capital Reserve |
$500 |
Tax Levy: General Fund |
$42,115,485 |
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Capital Outlay |
$24,700 |
Other Revenues |
$704,665 |
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Summer School |
$321,552 |
Fund Balance |
$463,000 |
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FUND 10 TOTAL |
$45,452,920 |
FUND 10 TOTAL |
$45,452,920 |
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Fund 20 |
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Special Revenue Appropriations |
$481,972 |
Grants - Local |
$21,000 |
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Grants - Federal |
$460,972 |
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Fund 40 |
$0 |
Fund 40 |
$0 |
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GRAND TOTAL |
$45,934,892 |
GRAND TOTAL |
$45,934,892 |
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FURTHER RESOLVED, per NJAC 6A:23B-1.2(b), the budget provides for a maximum expenditure amount that may be allotted for travel and expense reimbursement. The 2022-2023 final budget includes a maximum travel appropriation of $125,000. The School Business Administrator shall track and record these costs to insure that the maximum amount is not exceeded, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, a Board of Education may, and this Board does, establish, for regular district business travel only, an annual school year threshold of $1,500 per staff member where prior Board approval shall not be required for regular business travel, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent and Business Administrator to implement the 2022-2023 budget as hereby approved.
C. Personnel/Student Services
C.1. Employment for the 2022-2023 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 |
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Katherine Cimei |
School Psychologist 02-40-06/bbp |
ALT |
MA+30 |
3 |
$74,222 |
August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
Yes |
To replace employee #3579 |
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Sarah McCarthy |
Occupational Therapist 02-3019/bbr 02-33-19/azy |
WS/CS |
MA |
5 |
$70,282 |
August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
Yes |
To replace employee #0604 |
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Stephanie Dimakos |
Special Education Teacher 02-30-19/bci/ 02-30-19/akm |
CS |
MA |
8 |
$74,297 |
August 29, 2022, through June 30, 2023 |
Yes |
To replace employee #3466 |
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Anne Isedeh |
Nurse 02-30-09/ani |
CS |
MA |
4 |
$69,166 |
August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
Yes |
To replace employee #2217 |
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Teresa Giordano |
Special Education Teacher 02-40-19/adt |
ALT |
MA |
9 |
$75,837 |
August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
Yes |
To replace employee #3218 |
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Jenny Duch |
Grade 5 Teacher 02-40-22/bgf |
ALT |
MA |
9 |
$75,837 |
August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
Yes |
To replace employee #3390 |
C.2. Substitute Teachers
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following to be appointed as substitute teachers for the 2021-2022 school year.
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Name |
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Jodi Seubert |
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Toni Moss |
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Reilly Lazas |
C.3. Retirement/Resignations
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the retirement/resignations
of the following staff:
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Name |
Position |
Location |
Retirement/ Resignation |
Dates of Service |
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Chelsea Giunta |
Teacher |
CS |
Resignation |
September 1, 2015 |
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Aditi Patel |
Teacher |
ALT |
Resignation |
April 3, 2020 |
C.4. Appointment of certificated WTEA-eligible Staff 2022-2023 School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the list of WTEA-eligible staff employment, dated April 14, for the 2022-2023 school year.
C.5. Appointment of certificated WTAA-eligible Staff 2022-2023 School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the list of WTAA-eligible staff employment, dated April 14, for the 2022-2023 school year.
C.6. Appointment of certificated Unaffiliated Staff 2022-2023 School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the list of Unaffiliated staff employment, dated April 14, for the 2022-2023 school year.
C.7. Approval to Create Positions
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the creation of the following positions for 2022-2023 school year:
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Location |
Position |
Full-Time Equivalent |
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WS |
Grade 1 02-50-22/bnf |
1.0 |
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WS |
LLD Special Education 02-50-19/bng |
1.0 |
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WS |
LLD 1:1 Paraprofessional 32.5 hrs per week 08-50-08/bnh |
1.0 |
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WS |
LLD 1:1 Paraprofessional 32.5 hrs per week 08-50-08/bni |
1.0 |
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WS |
1:1 Paraprofessional 32.5 hrs per week 08-50-08/bnj |
1.0 |
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ALT |
Grade 4 02-40-22/bnk |
1.0 |
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WMS |
French Teacher 02-33-22/anr |
1.0 |
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WMS |
Guidance Secretary |
1.0 |
C.8. Approval to Abolish Positions
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the abolishment of the following positions for 2022-2023 school year:
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Location |
Position |
Full-Time Equivalent |
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WS |
Grade K 02-50-22/baf |
1.0 |
|
WS |
Grade 4 02-50-22/blv |
1.0 |
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WMS |
Instrumental Music 02-33-22/azp |
1.0 |
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WMS |
Special Education 02-33-19/bcy 02-33-19/apy |
1.0 |
|
WMS |
ASAP Math 02-33-22/bdq |
0.6 |
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WMS |
French Teacher 02-33-22/anr |
0.4 |
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WMS |
School Counselor 02-33-23/bkj |
1.0 |
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CS |
Grade Kindergarten 02-30-22/baa |
1.0 |
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WMS |
WMS Coordinator of Guidance Services |
1.0 |
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ALT |
Grade 5 02-40-22/bae |
1.0 |
C.9. Settlement Agreement
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the settlement agreement between the Warren Township Board of Education and the Warren Township Education Association.
C.10. Crisis Prevention Intervention Initial/Refresher Training Instructor Stipend
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff as Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Instructor. Each staff member will be reimbursed at the WTEA contract rate $50.00 per hour. For a total cost shall not exceed $900.00.
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Course |
Staff Member |
Date |
Prep hours |
Instructor Hours |
Total Cost |
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CPI Initial Training Instructor Stipend |
Jessica Decelle |
May 31, 2022 |
6 |
Within contract day paid for prep only |
$300.00 |
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CPI Refresher Training Instructor Stipend |
Jessica Decelle |
May 26, 2022 |
3 |
Within contract day paid for prep only |
$150.00 |
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CPI Initial Training Instructor Stipend |
Rebecca Hartman |
June 16 & 17, 2022 |
6 |
Within contract day paid for prep only |
$300.00 |
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CPI Refresher Training Instructor Stipend |
Rebecca Hartman |
May 3, 2022 |
3 |
Within contract day paid for prep only |
$150.00 |
C.11. Transfer/Change in Assignment
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transfer/change in
assignment of the following district staff:
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Name |
Effective Date |
From |
To |
|
Krystle Kelly |
May 1, 2022 |
Warehouse Asst 04-03-21/bie Transportation Monitor 12-00-24/amt $24,745 |
Driver/Warehouse 04-03-21/alt $45,719 |
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Adam DiPaolo |
August 29, 2022 through December 23, 2022 |
Preschool Paraprofessional 32.5 hrs per week 08-35-08/bne |
Grade 5 Teacher Leave Replacement 02-35-22/aj3 BA+15, Step 16-17 $78,281 (Non-Tenure) |
At 10:15 p.m., a brief recess was called.
At 10:27 p.m., the meeting reconvened into a public session.
XVI. Unfinished Business
None
XVII. New Business
● Student Transportation Procedure - Multiple Township Residences
● On motion by Mr. Croson, seconded by Mr. Weinstein, RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Student Transportation Procedure - Multiple Township Residences.
The motion was approved by a 9-0 roll-call vote.
● On motion by Mr. Croson, to return to PTO Food Days for the 2022-2023 school year.
Mr. Croson withdrew the motion.
● On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mr. Brezee, RESOLVED, that the Board of Education terminates the district’s participation in the National School Lunch Program and re-enters the Special Milk Program for the 2022-2023 school year.
The motion was approved by a 9-0 roll-call vote.
● On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mr. Croson, RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the creation of a working group charged with creating a partnership for the 2022-2023 school year between the district, the elementary school PTOs, and a food service vendor capable of processing payments. The partnership will promote multiple and healthy options every day, a subsidy system to provide free lunch to students in need, and reduced waste and recyclable materials to the greatest extent practicable.
The motion was approved by a 8-0-1 roll-call vote. (Mr. Brezee abstained.)
● On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mr. Valentino, RESOLVED, that the Board of Education directs the Superintendent to request that Warren Middle School PTO bring a proposal to district administration of how the PTO will meet the principles established by the Student Food Service Working Group when implementing a Food Days program for the 2022-2023 school year.
The motion was approved by a 8-0-1 roll-call vote. (Mr. Brezee abstained.)
● On motion by Mr. Weinstein, seconded by Mr. Desai, consent item B.5. (2022-2203 Budget), was approved by a 8-1 roll-call vote. (Mr. Croson voted no.)
Adoption of the 2022-2023 Budget
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the 2022-2023 Warren Township School District Budget as approved by the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for Somerset County. The budget includes sufficient funds to provide curriculum and instruction which will enable all students to achieve the New Jersey Student Learning Standards and is in compliance with N.J.S.A. 18A and N.J.A.C Title 6 and 6A.
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Final 2022-2023 Budget |
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Appropriations: |
Revenue: |
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Fund 10 |
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Operating Budget |
$45,106,168 |
State Aid: General Fund |
$2,169,770 |
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Deposit to Capital Reserve |
$500 |
Tax Levy: General Fund |
$42,115,485 |
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Capital Outlay |
$24,700 |
Other Revenues |
$704,665 |
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Summer School |
$321,552 |
Fund Balance |
$463,000 |
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FUND 10 TOTAL |
$45,452,920 |
FUND 10 TOTAL |
$45,452,920 |
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Fund 20 |
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Special Revenue Appropriations |
$481,972 |
Grants - Local |
$21,000 |
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Grants - Federal |
$460,972 |
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Fund 40 |
$0 |
Fund 40 |
$0 |
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GRAND TOTAL |
$45,934,892 |
GRAND TOTAL |
$45,934,892 |
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FURTHER RESOLVED, per NJAC 6A:23B-1.2(b), the budget provides for a maximum expenditure amount that may be allotted for travel and expense reimbursement. The 2022-2023 final budget includes a maximum travel appropriation of $125,000. The School Business Administrator shall track and record these costs to insure that the maximum amount is not exceeded, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, a Board of Education may, and this Board does, establish, for regular district business travel only, an annual school year threshold of $1,500 per staff member where prior Board approval shall not be required for regular business travel, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent and Business Administrator to implement the 2022-2023 budget as hereby approved.
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;
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. Brenda Nemcek, Old Smalleytown Road - Commented on revenue from food days.
● Ms. Vaishali Amberkar, Orchard Way - Spoke on Food Service Working Group.
On motion by Ms. Keller to close public commentary, seconded by Mr. Croson, the motion was approved by a 9-0 voice vote.
XIX. Adjourn
On motion by Mr. Brezee, seconded by Mrs. Keller, the meeting was adjourned at 12:08 a.m.
Minutes submitted by,
Christopher Heagele
Board Secretary
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