Minutes for June 20, 2022
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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, 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 6:15 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 June 1, 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: Mehul Desai
Also Present: Dr. Matthew Mingle, Superintendent, Christopher Heagele, Board Secretary, and members of the public and press.
IV. Executive Session
● At 6:18 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:
material the disclosure of which constitutes an unwarranted invasion of individual privacy (student matter) and
pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiation and/or matters of attorney-client privilege
Action will be taken upon return to public session;
the length of the meeting is anticipated to be approximately 45 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 Mrs. DiMaggio and approved by unanimous voice vote.
V. Motion to return to Open Session
On motion by Ms. Keller, seconded by Mr. Weinstein, the Board reconvened in open session at 7:39 p.m.
VI. Minutes
● Ms. Keller moved the following:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the public and private session minutes of the May 23, 2022 Board Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Croson and approved by a 8-0 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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2 |
1 |
· Suspension Report
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In School: |
Out of School: |
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2 |
2 |
· Fire Drills
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| May 9 | May 18 | May 23 | May 9 | May 31 |
· Security Drills
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| May 24 | May 16 | May 19 | May 25 | May 10 |
| Shelter in Place | Shelter in Place | Shelter in Place | Shelter in Place | Shelter in Place |
VIII. President's Remarks – Mr. David Brezee
● Mr. Brezee thanked all who made the school year a success.
● Mr. Brezee congratulated the Middle School on a great 8th Grade graduation ceremony.
● Mr. Brezee reported that he met Warren Township Mayor Victor Sordillo, Watchung Hills Regional High School Board President, Robert Morrison and Police Chief William Keane on school safety.
● Mr. Brezee reported that Dr. Mingle was selected as the Somerset County Superintendent of the Year. Mr. Brezee read a press release honoring Dr. Mingle.
IX. Superintendent’s Remarks – Dr. Matthew Mingle
● Dr. Mingle thanked the Board and staff for their strong support during his years at Warren.
● Dr. Mingle also thanked all staff for a successful school year.
● Dr. Mingle congratulated the Warren Middle School Academic Team in making it to the National Semi-finals.
X. Presentation
None
XI. Discussion
None
XII. Committee Reports
● Curriculum, Communications, and Technology Committee - May 23, 2022
○ Laura Keller - Chair, Mark Bisci, Daniel Croson, Lisa DiMaggio - Ms. Keller reported on the Curriculum Committee meeting from May 23, including report cards/progress reports, a dashboard with iReady results, and summer curriculum writing.
● Finance, Operations, and Security Committee - June 13, 2022
○ Patricia Zohn - Chair, Mark Bisci, David Brezee, Ryan Valentino - Mrs. Zohn reported on the discussions of the Finance Committee meeting from June 13.
○ Transportation - Mrs. Zohn reported that some routes are on this agenda this evening for approval while other routes will be publicly bid over the next month for approval at the next Board meeting.
○ Food Service - Mrs. Zohn advised that the district will likely move to 5% free lunch soon and will be required to move to NSLP.
○ End of Year Projections - Mrs. Zohn stated that the committee discussed the end of year projections, which are included on the agenda as Motion B.7. (Transfer of Current Year Surplus to Capital Reserve) and Motion B.15. (Fund Balance Procedure).
○ School Safety - Administration discussed the desire to move Security Program Compliance Manager from part-time to full-time and additional staff on Social Emotional Learning.
● Personnel and Negotiations Committee - No meeting
○ Todd Weinstein - Chair, Mehul Desai, Laura Keller
● Ad Hoc Planning for Elementary Growth Committee - No meeting
○ Mark Bisci, Laura Keller, Todd Weinstein
● Ad Hoc Return to School Committee - No meeting
○ David Brezee, Mehul Desai, Lisa DiMaggio
● Ad Hoc Committee on Dress Code - June 9, 2022
○ Patricia Zohn - Chair, Daniel Croson, Laura Keller, Ryan Valentino - Mrs. Zohn reported on Dress Code meeting on June 9. The Committee met to review survey results from students and staff and proposed a new dress code policy. Mrs. Zohn read the new policy in its entirety.
XIII. 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).
None
On motion by Mr. Valentino to close public commentary, seconded by Ms. Keller, the motion was approved by a 8-0 voice vote.
XIV. Items for Board Consideration/Action
Dr. Mingle made brief comments on selected agenda items: Field Work (A.2., A.3., A.6., A.7. and A.8.), Warren Township School Agreement with Seton Hall University (B.18.), and a new position (C.7.).
Mr. Croson asked for consent item B.7. be pulled for a separate vote.
Mr. Bisci asked for consent item B.15. be pulled for a separate vote.
On motion by Ms. Keller, seconded by Mr. Croson, the consent items A.1. through A.8., B.1. through B.6., B.8. through B.14., B.16. through B.18., C.1. through C.23., and D.1. through D.2., were approved by a 8-0 roll-call vote.
On motion by Ms. Keller, seconded by Mrs. Zohn, the consent item B.7., was approved by 7-1 roll-call vote. (Mr. Bisci voted no.).
On motion by Ms. Keller, seconded by Mr. Croson, the consent item B.15., was approved by 7-1 roll-call vote. (Mr. Bisci voted no.).
The Superintendent recommends that it be:
A. Education
A.1. HIB Report
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the HIB Report submitted by the Superintendent for the period ending on May 23, 2022.
A.2. Fieldwork Site - Rutgers University
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Rutgers Music Education Program for the 2022-2023 school year to secure Warren Township Schools as a fieldwork site to provide supervised clinical practice in the field of music education.
A.3. Fieldwork Site - Grand Canyon University
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Grand Canyon University for the 2022-2023 school year to secure Warren Township Schools as a fieldwork site to provide supervised clinical practice in the field of general education.
A.4. Out-of-District Placements 2022-2023
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the 2022-2023 Out-of-District placement list dated June 15, 2022.
A.5. Tuition Contract
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a tuition contract with the Long Hill Township School District, for Student #TBD to attend Warren Township School District’s 2022-2023 LLD program at Warren Middle School with tuition rate as follows:
|
School Year |
Amount |
|
Regular School Year (8/31/2022 through 6/30/2023) |
$33,526 |
A.6. Fieldwork Site
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a one year School Counseling Internship Agreement with Seton Hall University from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, securing Warren Township as a fieldwork site to provide supervised clinical educational experiences in school counseling.
A.7. Fieldwork Site
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an agreement
with William Paterson University to secure Warren Township Schools as a fieldwork site to provide supervised clinical internship for the School Nurse Program for the 2022-2023 school year.
A.8. Fieldwork Site
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an agreement
with Rowan University to secure Warren Township Schools as a fieldwork site to provide supervised clinical internship for the School Nurse Program for the 2022-2023 school year.
B. Finance/Operations/Transportation
B.1. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the period June 1, 2022 through June 20, 2022 in the amount of $5,443,487.61.
B.2. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the School Business
Administrator/Board Secretary, pursuant to Policy 6470, to audit pending bills and claims, to pay qualifying bills and claims within approved budget line item amounts, from June 21, 2022 to June 30, 2022, and to submit those bills to the Board of Education for approval at its meeting scheduled for July 18, 2022.
B.3. Board Secretary's and Treasurer's Report
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the report of the secretary for the month of May 2022.
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on May 31, 2022.
|
FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
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(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$14,461,549.88 |
$1,929,204.87 |
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(10) General Current Expense |
$0.00 |
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(11) Current Expense |
$2,646,594.77 |
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(12) Capital Outlay |
$131,356.12 |
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(13) Special Schools |
$62.57 |
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(20) Special Revenue Fund |
($17,552.96) |
$40,404.31 |
$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 |
$14,328,802.35 |
$2,386,250.51 |
$1,929,204.87 |
|
(60) Milk Fund |
$4,049.49 |
($421,886.79) |
$15,660.49 |
|
(61) Juice and Water Fund |
$1,358.13 |
$0.00 |
$1,358.13 |
|
TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS |
$5,407.62 |
($421,886.79) |
$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 May 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. |
11-000-262-610-000-09-00 |
Building Supplies - Maintenance |
11-000-262-622-033-09-07 |
Electricity - MS |
$4,500 |
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2. |
11-000-270-512-033-07-99 |
Field Trip Transportation - MS |
11-130-100-101-033-07-02 |
Substitute Teachers-Grades 6-8 - MS |
$492 |
|
3. |
11-000-270-512-030-03-99 |
Field Trip Transportation - CS |
11-190-100-320-030-03-99 |
Purchased Educational Svcs. - CS |
$169 |
|
4. |
11-000-270-512-035-04-99 |
Field Trip Transportation - MHS |
11-190-100-320-035-04-99 |
Purchased Educational Svcs. - MHS |
$77 |
|
5. |
11-000-270-512-040-05-99 |
Field Trip Transportation - ALT |
11-190-100-320-040-05-99 |
Purchased Educational Svcs. - ALT |
$138 |
|
6. |
11-000-270-512-050-06-99 |
Field Trip Transportation - WS |
11-190-100-320-050-06-99 |
Purchased Educational Svcs. - WS |
$128 |
|
7. |
11-190-100-610-033-07-99 |
Instructional Supplies - MS |
11-130-100-101-033-07-02 |
Substitute Teachers-Grades 6-8 - MS |
$1,500 |
|
8. |
11-190-100-610-040-05-99 |
Instructional Supplies - ALT |
11-190-100-320-040-05-99 |
Purchased Educational Svcs. - ALT |
$4,150 |
|
9. |
11-190-100-800-033-07-99 |
Field Trip Admission - MS |
11-130-100-101-033-07-02 |
Substitute Teachers-Grades 6-8 - MS |
$6,187 |
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10. |
11-215-100-600-035-08-00 |
Preschool (PT) - Supplies - MHS |
11-215-100-101-035-04-01 |
Salaries - Preschool Teachers - MHS |
$4,000 |
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11. |
12-000-400-450-030-00-02 |
Construction - Security Vestibule- CS |
11-000-262-622-033-09-07 |
Electricity - MS |
$11,136 |
|
12. |
12-120-100-730-040-11-01 |
Instructional Equipment - Tech. - ALT |
11-190-100-610-040-12-00 |
Instructional Supplies (Kits) - ALT |
$4,000 |
|
13. |
12-120-100-730-050-11-01 |
Instructional Equipment - Tech. - WS |
11-190-100-610-050-12-00 |
Instructional Supplies (Kits) - WS |
$4,000 |
|
14. |
13-422-100-610-000-00-00 |
Summer Fun - Supplies |
13-422-100-500-000-00-00 |
Summer Fun - Other Purchased Svc. |
$608 |
B.5. Travel Approval
Whereas, in accordance with State of New Jersey School District Accountability Act (A-5) and the Warren Township Schools’ Policy 6471-School District Travel, travel by school district employees and Board of Education members must be approved in advance.
Now Therefore Be It RESOLVED, the Warren Township Schools Board of Education approves the following expenses for faculty, staff, administrators, and board members for seminars, conferences and workshops. The expense includes travel costs, if applicable:
|
Name |
School |
Workshop/ Conference |
Location |
Month/Yr |
Cost |
|
Derek Ressa |
District |
General and Special Education Conference |
Online |
July 2022 |
$369 |
All of the above travel has been approved by the Superintendent. The School Business Administrator shall track and record these costs to ensure that the maximum amount is not exceeded.
B.6. Dealaman Bus Services Contract Renewal for 2022-2023
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the renewal of the transportation contracts for the 2022-2023 school year with Dealaman Bus Services of Warren, NJ. Renewed routes increased by 1.91%, which is the authorized Consumer Price Index increase. The details are as follows:
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Multi Contract # |
Renewal # |
2022-2023 Cost |
|
1 |
28 |
$ 251,509.83 |
|
2 |
24 |
$83,042.97 |
|
6 |
23 |
$44,679.89 |
|
7 |
22 |
$53,602.82 |
|
8 |
14 |
$127,631.67 |
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10 |
19 |
$30,085.39 |
|
11 |
18 |
$58,159.60 |
|
12 |
17 |
$51,219.15 |
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TOTAL |
$699,931.32 |
B.7. Transfer of Current Year Surplus to Capital Reserve
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:21-2 and N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-13 permit a Board of Education to establish and/or deposit into certain reserve accounts at year end, and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures, under the authority of the Commissioner of Education, which permit a board of education to transfer anticipated excess current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by board resolution, and
WHEREAS, the Warren Township Schools Board of Education wishes to deposit the anticipated current year surplus of up to $3,000,000 into Capital Reserve at year end, and
WHEREAS, the Warren Township Schools Board of Education has determined that up to $3,000,000 is available for such purpose of transfer;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Warren Township Schools Board of Education hereby authorizes the district’s School Business Administrator to make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.
B.8. Approval of School Development Authority (SDA) Grant Submission
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the application submission
of the SDA Emergent and Capital Needs grant, for which the district’s allocation is $37,788. Grant monies to be used to purchase an HVAC unit and filters.
B.9. Acceptance of Additional CARES Grant Funds
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the acceptance of additional CARES grant funds in the amount of $2,226.
B.10. Legal Settlement
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the settlement agreement
with the Berkeley Heights Board of Education and the Green Brook Board of Education to settle all claims related to Berkeley Heights v. Jinks, et als OAL Docket No: EDS 06455-2020N, and authorizes the Board President and Board Secretary to execute the same.
B.11. Technology Purchasing 2022-2023
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the following technology purchasing:
DELL Purchasing:
● 185 Dell 11 3100 Chromebooks, at a cost of $353.00 each, for a total of $65,305.00.
● 100 Dell Latitude 7430 laptops, at a cost of $1,783.64 each, for a total cost of $178,364.00.
(Dell purchased through the State of New Jersey Purchasing Contract M0483/19TELE0656.)
These technology acquisitions are purchased through the Emergency Connectivity Fund which will provide a rebate of $40,000.
SHI Purchasing:
● Fortinet Switches and Hardware - $81,041.22
This SHI purchase is made through USAC’s E-Rate program and eligible for 20% federal reimbursement as a E-Rate Category 2.
Purchasing through district’s participation in the NJSBA Cooperative Purchasing system (as part of the district’s ACES membership) under bid E-8801-ACESCPS.
B.12. Alternate Toilet Room Facilities
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a resolution to provide an alternate method of compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:26-6.3, by providing toilet rooms adjacent to but not inside the classroom in lieu of individual toilet rooms in each classroom for one K-3 Elementary Learning and Language Disabilities classroom in Woodland School and one Pre-K class in Mt. Horeb School for the 2022-2023 school year. Students will be supervised by an aide or teacher.
B.13. Purchase of Curriculum Materials
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the purchase of paper based and digital materials for the 2022-2023 School Year, in the amount not to exceed $115,518.30 as follows:
|
Textbook/Digital |
Cost |
|
Ready Classroom (Student consumable books w Digital Access) Grades K to 5 |
$24,796.20 |
|
Ready Classroom (Student consumable books w Digital Access) Grades 6 to 8 |
$11,624.60 |
|
iReady Math and Reading Diagnostic and Instructional Resource Site License Grades K to 5 |
$49,590.00 |
|
iReady Math and Reading Diagnostic and Instructional Resource Site License Grades 6 to 8 |
$20,757.50 |
|
iReady Classroom iReady Math Core Professional Development |
$8,750.00 |
B.14. Purchasing Approval
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following annual purchasing:
● Follett School Solutions Inc, for the purchase of library goods and services, exempt from bidding laws per N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5(a)(5), in an amount not to exceed $60,000.
B.15. Fund Balance Procedure
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Warren Township Schools Fund Balance Procedure.
B.16. Application and Acceptance of Federal Grant Monies - IDEA
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the application submission to the Department of Education and accepts the award itself for the following 2022/2023 Federal Grant Programs:
|
Program |
Cost |
|
IDEA Basic |
$430,645 |
|
IDEA PreSchool |
$17,996 |
|
Total IDEA |
$448,641 |
B.17. Application and Acceptance of Federal Grant Monies - ESEA
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the application submission to the Department of Education and accepts the award itself for the following 2022/2023 Federal Grant Programs:
|
Program |
Cost |
|
Title I |
$53,922 |
|
Title II |
$28,897 |
|
Title III |
$12,542 |
|
Title IV |
$10,000 |
|
Total ESEA |
$105,361 |
B.18. Agreement Between Seton Hall University’s College of Education and Human
Services Department of Education Leadership, Management and Policy and Warren Township Schools
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Agreement for the time period June 2022 through May 2024.
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.
|
Name |
Position/PCR |
Location |
Degree |
Step |
Salary |
Effective Date |
Tenure |
Discussion |
|
Yahira Burroughs |
Special Education Teacher 02-40-19/bld |
ALT |
MA+15 |
17 |
$85,736 |
August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
Yes |
To replace employee #3519 |
|
Christine Agresti |
Nurse 02-50-09/aoj |
WS |
BA |
1 |
$60,298 |
August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
Yes |
To replace employee #3490 |
|
Aneta Ferreira |
Social Studies Teacher 02-33-22axa |
WMS |
MA |
11-13 |
$77,839 |
August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
Yes |
To replace employee #1564 |
|
Abigail Litterio |
Grade 3 Teacher 02-40-22/agu |
ALT |
BA |
1 |
$60,298 |
August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
Yes |
To replace employee #3442 |
|
Rachel Rothchild |
Grade 1 Teacher 02-40-22/bnp |
ALT |
BA |
1 |
$60,298 |
August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
Yes |
New Position |
|
Kathleen Erskine |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional 30 hrs per week 08-40-15/beu |
ALT |
N/A |
1 |
$23,310 |
August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
No |
To replace employee #3464 |
|
Jaclyn Johnson |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional 32.5 hrs per week 08-40-15/bes |
ALT |
N/A |
4 |
$26,688 |
August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
No |
To replace employee #3473 |
|
Lori-Ann Mirenda |
1:1 Paraprofessional 32.5 hrs per week 08-40-03/bjb |
ALT |
N/A |
4 |
$29,466 |
August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
No |
To replace employee #2940 |
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 |
|
Natalie Kirkpatrick |
C.3. Retirement/Resignation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the retirement/resignations
of the following staff:
|
Name |
Position |
Location |
Retirement/ Resignation |
Dates of Service |
|
Adanna Cooper |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional 08-40-15/bes |
ALT |
Resignation |
September 16, 2019 through June 30, 2022 |
|
Kelly Yeager |
Special Education Teacher 02-35-19/bms |
MH |
Resignation |
August 30, 2021 through June 30, 2022 |
|
Jennifer Armao |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional 08-35-08/bmj |
MH |
Resignation |
August 30, 2021 through June 30, 2022 |
|
Kevin Pacheco |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional 08-40-15/beu |
ALT |
Resignation |
August 28, 2019 through June 30, 2022 |
|
Karly Trimble |
Preschool Paraprofessional 08-35-08/blc |
MH |
Resignation |
December 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 |
C.4. Warren Middle School Staff Additional Hours Summer 2022
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Middle School staff to work extra days, at the employee’s per diem rate, as noted below:
|
Name |
Position |
Amount |
|
Margaret Johnson |
Guidance Counselor |
$509.87 per day, not to exceed three days, for a total amount of $1,529.61 |
|
Helen Scully |
Guidance Counselor |
$503.99 per day, not to exceed three days, for a total amount of $1,511.97 |
|
Lauren Systo |
Guidance Counselor |
$428.68 per day, not to exceed three days, for a total amount of $1,286.04 |
|
Lisa Lontai |
School Nurse |
$503.99 per day, not to exceed three days, for a total amount of $1,511.97 |
C.5. Appointment of Unaffiliated Staff 2022-2023 School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the list of unaffiliated staff for employment, dated June 1, 2022, for the 2022-2023 school year.
*(This motion supersedes previous motion from May 23, 2022.)
C.6. Appointment of Additional Summer Fun Staff
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the list of additional Summer Fun staff.
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:
|
Location |
Position |
Full-Time Equivalent |
|
CS |
Grade K 02-30-22/bnn |
1.0 |
|
WS |
Grade K 02-50-22/bno |
1.0 |
|
ALT |
Grade 1 02-40-22/bnp |
1.0 |
|
District |
Security Compliance Program Manager 07-00-21-/ayg |
1.0 |
|
District |
Social Emotional Learning Specialist |
1.0 |
|
MH |
Preschool Teacher 02-35-19/b&q |
1.0 |
C.8. Approval to Abolish Positions
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves to abolish the following positions for 2022-2023 school year:
|
Location |
Position |
Full-Time Equivalent |
|
WMS |
Multi-Duty Para 08-33-15/bmi |
0.5 |
|
District |
Security Compliance Program Manager 07-00-21/ayg |
0.5 |
C.9. Special Services Providers’ List
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Special Services Providers’ List for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year, dated June 15, 2022.
C.10. Leave Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following leave requests:
|
Employee ID |
Paid/Unpaid |
|
#3476 |
FMLA - October 24, 2022 through December 13, 2022 (paid) FMLA - December 14, 2022 through December 16, 2022 (unpaid) NJFLA - December 19, 2022 through March 10, 2022 (unpaid) |
|
#3525 |
NJFLA - August 29, 2022 through November 18, 2022 (unpaid) |
C.11. Multi-Duty Paraprofessional Extended Work Schedule Summer 2022
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an extended work schedule, to a maximum of five days total per school during Summer 2022, at the employee’s per diem rate, as follows:
|
Name |
Position |
School |
Amount |
|
Carmella Motyczka |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional |
CS |
not to exceed $865.65 |
|
Maureen Holland |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional |
MTH |
not to exceed $751.15 |
|
Susan Francione |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional |
WS |
not to exceed $766.55 |
|
Jaclyn Johnson |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional |
ALT |
not to exceed $721.30 |
C.12. 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 |
|
Rachel Bringuier |
August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
CS Grade 2 Teacher 02-30-22/ami |
CS Grade K Teacher 02-30-22/bnn |
|
Kimberly Collison |
August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
ALT Grade 3 Teacher 02-40-22/agu |
CS Grade 2 Teacher 02-30-22/ami |
|
Janine Boylan |
August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional 08-33-15/bep, 15 hrs (office) - $13,630 08-33-15/bmi, 15 hrs (lunch) - $13,630 |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional 08-33-15/bep, 15 hrs (office) - $13,630 |
|
Daniel Lorimor |
July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
Security Program Compliance Manager FTE 0.5 $308.40 per diem to a maximum of 100 day 07-00-21/ayg |
Security Program Compliance Manager FTE 1.0 $308.40 per diem to a maximum of 195 day 07-00-21/ayg |
|
Jennifer Sifert |
August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional (Lunch) 8 hrs per week $6,314 08-35-08/bmj |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional (Lunch) 12 hrs per week $9,470 08-35-08/bmj |
C.13. Approval of 2022 Advanced Math Summer Bridge Program
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the appointment of
the following staff member, to be paid at the contractual rate of $50 per
hour. Total cost not to exceed $2,500.00. Fully funded through ESEA Title IV.
|
Name |
|
Justina Thomson |
C.14. Summer Curriculum Projects 2022-23
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff for the Summer 2022 curriculum projects, as per the WTEA negotiated agreement, at a rate of $50 per hour, at a cost not to exceed $17,500.00
|
Names |
||
|
Jill Andrews |
Timothy Fabiano |
Kathleen Reynolds |
|
Dave Arnold |
Lauren Farrell |
Lindsey Schrek |
|
Gina Banks |
Francesca Frosoni |
Helen Scully |
|
Kristen Boni |
Patsy Iannacone |
Michelle Scott |
|
Kimberly Bostory |
Jill Long |
Alexis Slack |
|
Danielle Buzby |
Beth Maag |
Ali Steffner |
|
Kristen Boni |
Nicole Panos |
Steven Rizzoli |
|
Cynthia Cassidy |
Alyssa Pech |
Jennifer San Antonio |
|
Christine Cirrotti |
Cheryl Plager |
Kristen Stoyanov |
|
Susan Cooper |
Vivien Plesmid |
Lauren Systo |
|
Lynn Degen |
Alexandra Pranzo |
Scott Vaglio |
|
Linda Yu |
Michelle Zgombic |
|
C.15. Summer Guidance Support Program 2022-23
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the appointment of the following staff members, to be paid at the contractual rate of $50 per hour to provide summer counseling support directly to eligible students. Total cost not to exceed $8,000. Fully funded through Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA).
|
Names |
|
|
Kelly Blessing-Maire |
Lauren Systo |
|
Kelly Stankiewicz |
Alyssa Pech |
|
Carol Brown |
Alexandra Pranzo |
|
Margaret Johnson |
Helen Scully |
C.16. Additional Hours
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following additional hours:
|
Name |
Student # |
School |
Club/Purpose |
Starting Date |
Cost |
|
Patricia Lospinoso |
2479257220 |
ALT |
Mindfulness |
02/2/2022 |
$400 |
*(This motion supersedes previous motion on October 25, 2021.)
C.17. Summer Hiring
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to extend offers of employment for which there may be a vacancy or which are predicated by enrollment numbers between June 21, 2022, and September 19, 2022, subject to ratification of the Board at its next scheduled meeting.
C.18. Summer Work - Special Services Department
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves district staff to conduct summer evaluations, therapy hours (in-district), scheduling and IEP meetings, per the list dated June 14, 2022, at an additional cost not to exceed $96,396.
C.19. Summer Work Hourly Rate
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following hourly rate for summer work:
|
Position |
Amount |
|
Occupational Therapist |
$74.68 an hour |
C.20. 2022-2023 Additional Summer Custodians
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the attached list of summer custodians.
C.21. Compensatory Services
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following individuals to provide tutoring for special education students identified as eligible for Compensatory Services at the rate of $50 per hour not to exceed $1,000. Fully funded through ESSER II - Learning Acceleration.
|
Name |
|
Linda Yu |
|
Richard Bardy |
C.22. Clubs/After School Activity
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following 2021-2022 after school activity/club, and the instructor, at the negotiated stipend rate.
|
Name |
Club |
Cost |
|
Amy Jensen |
Chorus - Memorial Day |
$735 |
C.23. Summer Fun 2022 Certificated Staff Pay Rates
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Summer Fun hourly rate as follows:
a. Substitute Teachers - $20
D. Policy
D.1. Policies – First Reading
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the first reading of the following policies:
|
Number |
Name |
New/Revision |
Source of Changes |
|
P5511 |
Dress and Grooming |
R |
Ad Hoc Committee on Dress Code |
D.2. Policies - Second Reading
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the second reading of the following policies.
|
Number |
Name |
New/Revision |
Source of Changes |
|
P1648.15 |
Recordkeeping for Healthcare Settings in School Buildings - Covid-19 |
N |
SEA |
|
P2417 |
Student Intervention and Referral Services |
R |
SEA |
|
P3161 |
Examination for Cause |
R |
SEA |
|
P4161 |
Examination for Cause |
R |
SEA |
|
P5512 |
Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying |
R |
SEA |
|
P7410 |
Maintenance and Repair |
R |
SEA |
|
P8420 |
Emergency and Crisis Situations |
R |
SEA |
|
P9320 |
Cooperation with Law Enforcement Agencies |
R |
SEA |
XV. Unfinished Business
● Mr. Croson asked if the Finance Committee discussed School Resource Officers at its most recent meeting. Mrs. Zohn responded with the Finance Committee’s actions to date on the topic of school security.
XVI. New Business
● Watchung Hills Regional High School Board of Education Election Request - Mr. Brezee explained a request from Watchung Hills Regional High School regarding a change in the terms of office for one Warren Township seat on the Watchung Hills Regional School Board. No action was taken by the Board.
XVII. 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).
None
On motion by Mr. Weinstein to close public commentary, seconded by Mr. Croson, the motion was approved by a 8-0 voice vote.
XVIII. Executive Session
● At 9:02 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:
specific prospective or current employees unless all who could be adversely affected request an open session (superintendent evaluation)
deliberation after a public hearing that could result in a civil penalty or other loss
Action will not be taken upon return to public session;
the length of the meeting is anticipated to be approximately 60 minutes; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, the minutes of this closed session be made public when the need for confidentiality no longer exists.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Zohn and approved by unanimous voice vote.
On motion by Ms. Keller, seconded by Mr. Weinstein, the Board reconvened in open session at 9:39 p.m.
A.9. HIB Determination
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby affirms the determination of HIB #8590.
On motion by Ms. Keller seconded by Mr. Weinstein, the consent item A.9., was approved by 5-2-1 roll-call vote. (Mr. Bisci, Ms. Keller, Mr. Weinstein, Mrs. Zohn and Mr. Brezee voted yes. Mr. Croson and Mr. Valentino voted no. Mrs. DiMaggio abstained.)
XIX. Executive Session
● At 9:45 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:
specific prospective or current employees unless all who could be adversely affected request an open session (superintendent evaluation)
Action will not be taken upon return to public session;
the length of the meeting is anticipated to be approximately 60 minutes; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, the minutes of this closed session be made public when the need for confidentiality no longer exists.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. DiMaggio and approved by unanimous voice vote.
On motion by Mr. Brezee, seconded by Mr. Bisci, the Board reconvened in open session at 11:28 p.m.
XX. Adjourn
On motion by Mr. Brezee, seconded by Mr. Bisci, the meeting was adjourned at 11:29 p.m.
Minutes submitted by,
Christopher Heagele
Board Secretary
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