Minutes for August 29, 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 7:00 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 March 28, 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, Frances L. Febres, Board Attorney,
Cleary, Giacobbe, Alfieri & Jacobs, Christopher Heagele, Board Secretary, and members of the public and press.
IV. Executive Session
● At 7:01 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:
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 30 minutes; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, the minutes of this closed session be made public when the need for confidentiality no longer exists.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Weinstein and approved by unanimous voice vote.
Motion to return to Open Session
On motion by Ms. Keller, seconded by Mr. Valentino, the Board reconvened in open session at 7:41 p.m.
V. Minutes
● Ms. Keller moved the following:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the public and private session minutes of the July 18, 2022 Board Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. DiMaggio and approved by a 8-0 roll-call vote.
VI. Correspondence and Information
● Dr. Mingle stated that the board received 13 emails.
· HIB Information
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Total # of Investigations: |
Total # of Determined Bullying Incidents: |
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0 |
0 |
· Suspension Report
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In School: |
Out of School: |
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0 |
0 |
VII. President's Remarks – Mr. David Brezee
● Mr. Brezee thanked Dr. Mingle for his presentation at the staff convocation this morning. He also thanked district staff for their hard work and diligence during the summer months.
● Mr. Brezee congratulated staff advancement on the guide.
VIII. Superintendent’s Remarks – Dr. Matthew Mingle
● Dr. Mingle thanked Dealaman Bus for their long-time service to our district.
● Dr. Mingle discussed recent changes to district enrollment, and its relationship to our ongoing study on elementary growth.
● Dr. Mingle thanked board members for participation in the staff convocation.
● Dr. Mingle recognized the emotions associated with the curriculum guidelines on tonight’s agenda. Dr. Mingle described the changes in the Health/P.E. curriculum, which he stated was minimal. He also stated that all curriculum was developed in-house.
IX. Presentation
● Summer Buildings & Grounds Update - Mr. Michael Pate:
Mr. Pate made a brief presentation on contractor construction projects as well as in-house construction projects.
X. Discussion
None
XI. Committee Reports
● Curriculum, Communications, and Technology Committee - July 20 and August 17, 2022
○ Laura Keller - Chair, Mark Bisci, Daniel Croson, Lisa DiMaggio:
Ms. Keller reported that the committee met July 20 and August 17 to discuss the summer curriculum updates and the state mandated curriculum revisions. The committee also discussed and received legal guidance on the need to adopt a curriculum that is in line with State standards. Mrs. Keller thanked the staff for their hard work on the summer updates.
● Finance, Operations, and Security Committee - August 15, 2022
○ Patricia Zohn - Chair, Mark Bisci, David Brezee, Ryan Valentino:
Mrs. Zohn reported that the committee met August 15 to discuss several miscellaneous items. The committee also discussed the SEHBP resolution that is on the agenda under new business. The committee further received an update on food service changes. The committee discussed a proposal by PSA to conduct a feasibility analysis on the construction of a kitchen at the Middle School. The agenda continues to include background information on school lunch for the benefit of all board members. The security analysis by the Somerset Prosecutor’s Office will commence shortly. The Finance Committee also discussed a retention bonus of $500.00 to all employees that have remained employed between March 13, 2020 and August 29, 2022.
● Personnel and Negotiations Committee - No meeting
○ Todd Weinstein - Chair, Mehul Desai, Laura Keller
XII. 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 on the Health/PE curriculum revisions:
● Mr. William Mayerchak, Old Smalleytown Road
● Mr. Sean Smith, Rockage Road
● Mr. Frank Betro, Angus Lane
● Mr. Daniel Gallic, Hillcrest Road
● Dr. Peter Doss, Ellsworth Drive
● Ms. Shefali Tejani, Aspen Court
Upon notice that this Public Commentary portion of the meeting had reached 15 minutes,
Mr. Croson made the following motion:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves to extend Public Commentary an additional 15 minutes.
Seconded by Mr. Valentino, the consent item was approved by a 8-0 voice vote.
The following members of the public spoke on the Health/PE curriculum revisions:
● Ms. Nicole Dalton, Westwood Court
● Ms. Craig Riegal, Hillcrest Blvd
● Ms. Nicolle Gameiro, King George Road
● Mayor Victor Sordillo of Warren Township
● Ms. Levia Spingarn-Gabel, Skyline Drive
● Ms. Lauren Mansour, Ridge Road
● Ms. Glorinete Barnoski, Wychwood Way
Upon notice that this Public Commentary portion of the meeting had reached 15 minutes,
Mrs. Zohn made the following motion:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves to extend Public Commentary an additional 15 minutes.
Seconded by Mr. Weinstein, the consent item was approved by a 8-0 voice vote.
The following members of the public spoke on the Health/PE curriculum revisions:
● Ms. Mariette Dzeletovic, King George Road
● Ms. Natalia Feuchtbaum, Tina Lane
● Mr. Frank Lasaracina, Firethorn Court
● Mr. Gretchen Minieri, Mundy Lane
● Mr. Steven Bumgarner, Skyline Drive
● Ms. Rachel Singleton, Deerwood Trail West
● Ms. Rachel Weinstein, Nottingham Way
● Ms. Heather Silver, Quail Run
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 consent item was approved by a 8-0 voice vote.
The following members of the public spoke on the Health/PE curriculum revisions:
● Ms. Meghan Horster, Washington Valley Road
● Mr. Frank Betro, Angus Lane
● Ms. Ginger Hardy, Stiles Road
● Mr. William Mayerchak, Old Smalleytown Road
● Ms. Jennifer Starr, Blue Jay Court
● Ms. Sara Byrne, Mountainview Road
● Ms. Shefali Tejani, Aspen Court
● Ms. Craig Regal, Hillcrest Blvd
On motion by Mr. Weinstein to close public commentary, seconded by Mr. Croson, the motion was approved by a 8-0 voice vote.
Mr. Brezee spoke to clarify a statement for a commenter.
Dr. Mingle answered many questions that were asked during public comment.
XIII. Items for Board Consideration/Action
Dr. Mingle stated that A.2., (2022-2023 Calendar) a revision to half day on Thursday May 25, before Memorial Day.
Dr. Mingle stated A.3., (Fieldwork Site), is a partnership as a recruiting tool.
Lastly, Dr. Mingle thanked the Board for their consideration on C.19., C.20, and C.21.
Mr. Croson asked the motion A.4., items 1 and 2 are pulled for separate votes.
The Board discussed the Health/PE curriculum revisions in A.4., items 1 and 2.
On motion by Ms. Keller, seconded by Mrs. Zohn, the consent items A.1. through A.3., A.4. (3-12), A.5. through A.8., B.1. through B.5., C.1. through C.21., D.1., and D2 were approved by a 8-0 roll-call vote.
On motion by Ms. Keller, seconded by Mr. Weinstein, the consent items A.4, items 1 and 2., failed by a 4-4 roll-call vote. (Mr. Bisci, Mr. Croson, Mr. Valentino and Mr. Weinstein voted no. Mrs. DiMaggio, Ms. Keller, Mrs. Zohn and Mr. Brezee voted yes.)
Dr. Mingle stated for the record that the motion’s failure means that the Board has directed the administration to not comply with state standards and several Board policies.
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 July 18, 2022.
A.2. 2022-2023 Calendar
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the revised 2022-2023 calendar.
A.3. Fieldwork Site
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following supervised clinical fieldwork at Warren Township BOE for the 2022-2023 School Year:
|
School |
Clinical Field |
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Montclair State University |
School Counseling |
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The College of New Jersey |
General and Special Education |
|
Kean University |
General and Special Education |
A.4. Curriculum Guides - 2022-2023
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following new and revised curriculum guides:
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- Health & PE K-5 (FAILED IN SEPARATE 4-4 VOTE)
- Health & PE 6-8 (FAILED IN SEPARATE 4-4 VOTE)
- Science K-5
- Science 6-8
- Social Studies K-5
- Social Studies 6-8
- Innovation & Design K-5
- Innovation & Design 6-8
- Library/ Computer Technology K-5
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10. Information Literacy
11. Grade 5 BizTown Social Studies Unit
12. K-2 ELA Curriculum Revision
A.5. Board Goals
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education adopts the following goals for the
2022-2023 school year:
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- Adopt a new five-year capital plan.
- Negotiate a successor collective bargaining agreement with the Warren Township Administrators Association.
- Expand training opportunities for new board members.
- Support the implementation of year three strategic plan priorities.
A.6. District Goals
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education adopts the following goals for the
2022-2023 school year:
- Student Achievement
- Prioritize social emotional learning as a foundational component of academic growth and success.
- Belonging
- Increase staff capacity to understand and engage with equity issues in order to support staff and students.
- Create a culture that values belonging and community.
- Incorporate student voice in the concept of belonging.
- Elementary School Rezoning
- Plan for the implementation of new enrollment zones in the 23-24 school year.
i. Phase 1 - Model Development
ii. Phase 2 - Zone Development
iii. Phase 3 - Implementation Planning
iv. Phase 4 - Implementation
- Safety
- Evaluate the district’s safety and security procedures and identify opportunities for enhancement.
- Capital Planning
- Implement referendum projects.
- Implement short-term lunch programs and plan for long-term lunch program implementation.
- Update the long-range capital plan.
A.7. Tuition Contracts
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following tuition contracts with the parents of:
|
Student |
School |
Dates |
Monthly Cost |
|
#701019 |
Woodland |
August 31, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
$433.00 |
|
#701020 |
Woodland |
August 31, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
$433.00 |
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#701027 |
MS |
August 31, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
$433.00 |
A.8. Out-of-District Placement
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following out-of-district placement for 2022-2023 school year:
|
School |
Student ID # |
Start Date |
Cost |
|
Montgomery Academy |
TBD |
September 6, 2022 |
$85,932 |
B. Finance/Operations/Transportation
B.1. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the month of August 2022 in the amount of $2,576,162.56.
B.2. Transportation for Out-of-District Students
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves transportation contracts for the transportation of students for the 2022-2023 School Year as follows:
|
Host |
Joiner |
Destination |
Route |
Revenue |
|
Warren |
Watchung Hills Regional High School |
Ridge High School |
RHS1 |
$38,694.36 |
|
Warren |
Watchung Hills Regional High School |
Watchung Hills Regional High School |
WH1 |
$18,965.62 |
|
Warren |
Watchung Hills Regional High School |
Various Trips |
- |
$9,077.67 |
|
Warren |
Watchung Hills Regional High School |
Montgomery Academy |
MA |
$20,986.20 |
B.3. Transportation for Out-of-District Student - 2022-2023 School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transportation contract with Somerset County Educational Services Commission for 2022-2023 School Year transportation for out-of-district student as follows:
|
School |
Student ID # |
Cost |
|
The Community School |
1363196692 |
$319.25 per diem |
B.4. Transportation for Out-of-District Student - 2022-2023 School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transportation contract with Morris-Union Jointure Commission for 2022-2023 School Year transportation for out-of-district students as follows:
|
School |
Student ID # |
Cost |
|
DLC - New Providence |
1688687297 |
$133.19 per diem |
B.5. Obsolete Equipment
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education declares as obsolete the following items:
|
Items |
Description |
|
Tables & Chairs |
Assorted tables & chairs located at AL Tomaso School |
|
Piano |
Piano located at AL Tomaso School |
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the sale or disposal of the listed equipment in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A:45 – Sale of Property.
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 |
|
Madison Mueller |
Preschool Teacher 02-35-19/bnq |
MH |
MA |
5 |
$70,282 |
August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
Yes |
New Position |
|
Lauren Floroff |
Social Emotional Learning Specialist |
District |
MA |
11-13 |
$77,839 |
August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
Yes |
New Position |
|
Mariana Arango Guzman |
Leave Replacement Teacher |
ALT |
BA |
1 |
$60,298 |
August 29, 2022 through December 23, 2022 |
No |
To replace employee #3218 |
|
Rebecca Plurad |
Preschool Paraprofessional 32.5 hours 08-35-08/bne |
MH |
N/A |
3 |
$28,941 |
August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
No |
New Position |
|
Alicia Freidinger |
Preschool Paraprofessional 30 hrs 08-35-08/bnt |
MH |
N/A |
4 |
$27,200 |
August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
No |
New Position |
|
Melanie Morales |
Leave Replacement Teacher |
WS |
BA |
3 |
$62,018 |
August 29, 2022 through on or about November 30, 2022 |
No |
To replace employee #2276 |
|
Nancy Henderson |
1:1 Preschool Paraprofessional 32.5 hrs 08-35-08/bmt |
MH |
N/A |
10 |
$31,140 |
August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
No |
New Position |
|
Kathryn Magnier |
Leave Replacement Teacher |
ALT |
BA+15 |
1 |
$63,313 |
On or about October 24, 2022 through on or about March 10, 2023 |
No |
To replace employee #3476 |
|
Felice D. Goldman |
Part-Time Multi-Duty Paraprofessional8hrs 08-35-15/bmj |
MH |
N/A |
1 |
$6,189 |
On or about August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
No |
To replace employee #3474 |
|
Marianne Tyler |
1:1 Paraprofessional 08-50-08/bfa |
WS |
N/A |
5 |
$30,013 |
On or about August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
No |
To replace employee #3496 |
|
Agnieszka Potyrala |
Bus Driver, 7hrs 12-00-24/aqx |
District |
N/A |
N/A |
$26,754 |
On or about August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
No |
To replace employee #2258 |
|
Emily Puhak |
Leave Replacement Special Education Teacher |
WMS |
MA |
7 |
$72,845 |
On or about August 29, 2022 (or upon release from current contract) through June 30, 2023 |
No |
To replace employee #2501 |
|
Patricia Ferraz-Santos |
Preschool Paraprofessional 30 hrs 08-35-08/blb |
MH |
N/A |
3 |
$28,515 (with stipend) |
On or about September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
No |
New Position |
|
Virinder Aiello |
Paraprofessional 32.5 hrs 08-33-08/bif |
WMS |
N/A |
7-11 |
$31,140 |
On or about August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
No |
To replace employee #3541 |
|
Lisa Cohen |
Paraprofessional 32.5 hrs 08-33-08/blk |
WMS |
N/A |
7-11 |
$31,140 |
On or about August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
No |
To replace employee #3071 |
|
Brian Cooper |
1:1 Paraprofessional 32.5 hrs 08-30-08/bnv |
CS |
N/A |
2 |
$28,426 |
On or about August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
No |
New Position |
C.2. Substitute Teachers/Nurses
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the attached list of substitute teachers/nurses for the 2022-2023 school year.
C.3. Advancement on the Salary Guide
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff for amended placements on the 2022-2023 salary guide:
|
Name |
From |
To |
Effective |
|
Marissa Geary |
MA+45 |
Doctorate |
09/01/2022 |
|
Myranda Shimko |
MA+30 |
MA+45 |
09/01/2022 |
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Brielle Crowe |
MA+30 |
MA+45 |
09/01/2022 |
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Cristina Trump |
MA+15 |
MA+45 |
09/01/2022 |
|
Ann Marie Christou |
MA+15 |
MA+30 |
09/01/2022 |
|
Lindsay Kenny |
MA+15 |
MA+30 |
09/01/2022 |
|
Deborah Yankowicz |
MA+15 |
MA+30 |
09/01/2022 |
|
Karen Balich |
MA |
MA+15 |
09/01/2022 |
|
Christina Mancino |
MA |
MA+15 |
09/01/2022 |
|
Elizabeth Maag |
BA+15 |
MA |
09/01/2022 |
C.4. Leave Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following leave requests:
|
Employee ID |
Paid/Unpaid |
|
#2058 |
FMLA - August 29, 2022 through on or about October 7, 2022 (paid) |
|
#1151 |
FMLA - August 29, 2022 through September 29, 2022 (paid) FMLA - September 30, 2022 through on or about October 26, 2022 (unpaid) |
|
#3240 |
FMLA September 20, 2022 through September 21, 2022 (paid) FMLA - September 22, 2022 through September 27, 2022 (unpaid) |
|
#2684 |
FMLA - May 2, 2022 through June 30, 2022 (paid) NJFLA - August 29, 2022 through November 18, 2022 (unpaid) Extended Leave - November 21, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (unpaid) (This motion supersedes the previous motion approved on January 24, 2022) |
C.5. Retirement/Resignation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the retirement/resignations
of the following staff:
|
Name |
Position |
Location |
Retirement/ Resignation |
Dates of Service |
|
Peter Kassalow |
Special Education Teacher 02-33-19/ahc |
WMS |
Resignation |
January 1, 2022 through August 18, 2022 |
|
Iberca Jimenez |
Bus Driver 12-00-24/aqx |
District |
Resignation |
May 18, 2015 through August 29, 2022 |
|
Shanise Green |
Paraprofessional 08-33-08/bif |
WMS |
Resignation |
September 15, 2020 through August 26, 2022 |
C.6. 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 |
|
Oscar Alfaro |
August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional, 32.5 hrs $27,235 |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional, 30 hrs $25,140 |
|
Richard Bardy |
August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
Paraprofessional, WMS, Step 6, $32,372 08-33-08/bik |
Special Education Teacher BA+15, Step 2 $64,216 |
|
Elizabeth Bisson |
August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
1:1 Paraprofessional, 32.5 hrs $34,163 |
Classroom Paraprofessional, 30 hrs $31,535 |
|
Melissa Errickson |
August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
1:1 Paraprofessional, 32.5 hrs $31,140 |
Classroom Paraprofessional $28,745 |
|
Khara Patti |
August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
1:1 Paraprofessional, 30 hrs, with stipend. $36,426 |
1:1 Paraprofessional, 32.5 hrs with stipend. $39,310 |
|
Katherine Cimei |
August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
School Psychologist, Step 3, MA+30 $74,222 |
School Psychologist, Step 3, MA+45 $77,523 |
|
Ann Marie Christou |
August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
Special Education Teacher, MA+15, Step 29 $97,725 |
Grade 6 Science MA+30, Step 29 $101,974 |
|
Kara Penney |
August 29, 2022 through August 30, 2022, September 9, 2022 through December 23, 2022 |
Leave Replacement Speech Therapist, MA Step 5 $70,282 (prorated) |
Leave Replacement Speech Therapist, MA Step 5 $70,282 (prorated) |
|
David O’Connor |
August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
Long-Term Substitute $155 a day |
1:1 Paraprofessional, CS, 32.5 hrs Step 5 $30,013 08-30-08/bnu |
|
Tina Nguyen |
August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
Classroom Paraprofessional 30 hrs 08-50-08/bjq $28,220 |
Classroom Paraprofessional 30 hrs 08-50-08/bjq $30,020 |
|
MaryBeth Henry |
August 29, 2022 through on or about December 16, 2022 |
Classroom Paraprofessional CS 08-30-08/bfq $31,625 |
Leave Replacement Teacher CS $62,018 |
C.7. WTEA Stipend Positions 2022-2023
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following WTEA stipend positions per the contracted rate for the 2022-2023 school year:
|
Club/Activity |
Name |
|
Boys/Girls Track |
*Kristin Boni |
*(This motion supersedes previous motion from July 18, 2022.)
|
Team Leaders |
|
Grade 8 |
|
Scott Vaglio |
|
Middle School Lunch Supervisors |
||
|
Grade 6 |
Grade 7 |
Grade 8 |
|
Brenda Sasso Helen Scully Timothy Fabiano Sean Mealey |
David Arnold Lisa Seccamani Donna Bardy John Seremula |
Nicholas Bayachek Sean Mealey Danielle Buzby Sean Convery |
C.8. Warren Middle School Musical
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following personnel in support of the Warren Middle School production:
|
Name |
Position |
Cost |
|
Kelly Backus |
Director |
$2,714 |
|
Beverly MacGorman |
Production Manager |
$2,714 |
|
Jennifer Ronkiewicz |
Set Designer |
$1,470 |
|
Joel VanTine |
Stage & Sound Director |
$1,470 |
C.9. 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 |
Physical Education 02-33-22/biu |
.4 |
C.10. Approval to Create Positions
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves to abolish the following positions for 2022-2023 school year:
|
Location |
Position |
Full-Time Equivalent |
|
CS |
1:1 Paraprofessional 08-30-08/bnu |
32.5 hrs per week |
|
MH |
Preschool Paraprofessional 08-35-08/bnt |
30 hrs per week |
|
CS |
1:1 Paraprofessional 08-30-08/bnv |
32.5 hrs per week |
C.11. Special Education Service Provider List
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Service Provider addition (*) and rate changes for the 2022-2023 school year:
|
Name |
Rate |
|
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care * |
Medical Bedside Instruction at a rate of $70 per hour. |
|
Summit Speech School |
From $165.00 to $195.00/hr - Teacher of the Deaf |
|
Learning Tree Multicultural/Multilingual |
Bilingual Evaluations for all languages (except Spanish) from $800 to $850, Spanish Evaluations from $750 to $800, all Evaluations with written report |
C.12. 2022-2023 Additional Summer Custodian
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the attached list of one additional summer custodian.
C.13. New Staff Induction Program Mentors
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following employees for their participation as mentors in the New Staff Induction Program orientation for 6 hours on August 22, 2022, at the WTEA contractual rate of $50 per hour per employee, for a total cost not to exceed $2,400.
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Names |
|
|
Jan Brennan |
Allison Reu |
|
Elena Marinello |
Linda Yu |
|
Lindsay Kenny |
Joan Toth |
|
Sanjita Livingston |
Michelle Velasco |
C.14. Additional Hours Summer 2022
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff member to work extra days, at the employee’s per diem rate, as noted below:
|
Name |
Position |
Amount |
|
Lauren Floroff |
Social Emotional Learning Specialist |
$389.20 per day, not to exceed one day |
C.15. Long Term Substitutes
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following individuals as Long Term Substitutes:
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Name |
Effective Date |
Replacing Employee # |
|
Kathryn Magnier |
On or about August 29, 2022 through on or about October 7, 2022 |
#2058 |
|
Terrence Macconnell |
On or about September 9, 2022 through on or about November 18, 2022 |
#3525 |
|
Ravichandirika Thiagarajah |
On or about August 30, 2022 through on or about October 26, 2022 |
#1151 |
|
MaryAnn Minervini |
August 29, 2022 through on or about November 18, 2022 |
#3406 |
C.16. Business Administrator Merit Goals
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following 2022-2023 merit goals for Christopher Heagele, Business Administrator, at the following payout rate:
● Qualitative Goal: 2.5%
○ Develop a five-year financial and capital plan.
● Qualitative Goal: 2.5%
○ Complete the School Safety Specialist Certification Program offered by the State of New Jersey Department of Education.
C.17. Additional Summer Work - Special Services Department
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves district staff to conduct additional summer evaluations, therapy hours (in-district), scheduling and IEP meetings, per the list dated August 22, 2022, at an additional cost not to exceed $17,808.
C.18. Substitute Custodians
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the attached list of custodians, conditional upon the final approval by the New Jersey Department of Education. The Board further authorizes the submission of an application for emergency hiring.
C.19. Sidebar Agreement - WTEA - Special Recognition
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the sidebar agreement between the Warren Township Board of Education and the Warren Township Education Association regarding special recognition for service between March 13, 2020 and August 29, 2022.
C.20. Sidebar Agreement - WTAA - Special Recognition
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the sidebar agreement between the Warren Township Board of Education and the Warren Township Administrators Association regarding special recognition for service between March 13, 2020 and August 29, 2022.
C.21. Non-Aligned Employees - Special Recognition
Whereas, the Warren Township Board of Education (“Board”) employs certain individuals who are not members of a collective bargaining agreement; and
Whereas, the Board wishes to recognize the dedicated and loyal service of employees who worked through the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency; and
Whereas, the Board wishes to provide a one-time special recognition payment to all eligible employees employed continuously from March 13, 2020, through August 29, 2022; and
Now therefore be it resolved that:
This resolution applies to employees not covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the exception of those employees whose contracts require approval of the Somerset County Superintendent; and
Each eligible employee will receive a one-time payment of $500; and
This payment is a non-precedent setting.
D. Policy
D.1. Policies – First Reading
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the first reading of the following policies:
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Number |
Name |
New/Revision |
Source of Changes |
|
P2415.04 |
Title I - District-Wide Parent and Family Engagement |
R |
SEA |
|
P2415.50 |
Warren Middle School - Title I - School Parent and Family Engagement |
N |
SEA |
|
P2415.51 |
Angelo L. Tomaso School - Title I - School Parent and Family Engagement |
N |
SEA |
|
P2415.52 |
Central School - Title I - School Parent and Family Engagement |
N |
SEA |
|
P2415.53 |
Mt. Horeb School - Title I - School Parent and Family Engagement |
N |
SEA |
|
P2415.54 |
Woodland School - Title I - School Parent and Family Engagement |
N |
SEA |
|
P0163 |
Quorum |
R |
SEA |
|
P1511 |
Board of Education Website Accessibility |
R |
SEA |
|
P2415 |
Every Student Succeeds Act |
R |
SEA |
|
P3270 |
Professional Responsibilities |
R |
SEA |
|
P5513 |
Care of School Property |
R |
SEA |
|
P5517 |
School District Issued Student Identification Cards |
R |
SEA |
|
P5722 |
Student Journalism |
N |
SEA |
D.2. Policies/Regulations – Abolish
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves to abolish the following policy and regulation:
|
Number |
Name |
Abolish |
Source of Changes |
|
P2432 |
School Sponsored Publications |
Y |
SEA |
|
R2432 |
School Sponsored Publications |
Y |
SEA |
XIV. Unfinished Business
None
XV. New Business
● NJSBA Sample Resolution Opposing SEHBP Rate Hikes
○ Mr. Brezee opened discussion on a potential resolution opposing the proposed SEHBP rate hike. There was no discussion from the board.
XVI. 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).
The following members of the public spoke on the Health/PE curriculum revisions (unless otherwise noted):
● Ms. Shefali Tejani, Aspen Court
● Dr. Peter Doss, Ellsworth Drive
● Ms. Levia Spingarn-Gabel, Skyline Drive
● Ms. Mariette Dzeletovic, King George Road, also spoke about the district’s 6th grade orientation practices
● Ms. Agnieszka Zielonka, Katherine Drive
● Mr. William Mayerchak, Old Smalleytown Road
● Mr. Steven Bumgarner, Skyline Drive
● Ms. Heather Silver, Quail Run
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 consent item was approved by a 8-0 voice vote.
● Ms. Jessica Bodajlo, Brady Road - Spoke on the Health/PE curriculum revisions.
● Ms. Nancy Andrews, WTEA President - Spoke on the staff’s adversity during COVID and thanked the Board for the retention bonus that was approved at tonight’s meeting.
On motion by Mrs. Zohn to close public commentary, seconded by Mr. Croson, the motion was approved by a 8-0 voice vote.
XVII. Executive Session
● At 10:32 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
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 Mrs. Zohn and approved by unanimous voice vote.
On motion by Mr. Valentino, seconded by Mr. Weinstein, the Board reconvened in open session at 10:57 p.m.
XVIII. Adjourn
On motion by Mr. Valentino, seconded by Mr. Croson, the meeting was adjourned at 10:57 p.m.
Minutes submitted by,
Christopher Heagele
Board Secretary
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