Minutes for September 19, 2022 Archived Minutes
Skip NavigationA 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 January 5, 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, Mehul Desai, Lisa DiMaggio, Laura Keller, Ryan Valentino, Patricia Zohn and David Brezee
Absent: Todd Weinstein
Also Present: Dr. Matthew Mingle, Superintendent, Christopher Heagele, Board Secretary, and members of the public and press.
IV. Minutes
● Ms. Keller moved the following:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the public and private session minutes of the August 29, 2022 Board Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Zohn and approved by a 8-0 roll-call vote.
V. Correspondence and Information
● Dr. Mingle stated that the board received 19 emails. There were four thank you cards for the Retention Bonus, and 15 emails on PE/Health Curriculum.
· HIB Information
Total # of Investigations: |
Total # of Determined Bullying Incidents: |
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0 |
0 |
· Suspension Report
In School: |
Out of School: |
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0 |
0 |
VI. President's Remarks – Mr. David Brezee
● Mr. Brezee thanked Warren Township Schools staff for their help at the district’s Back to School nights.
● Mr. Brezee welcomed all new staff members to Warren Township Schools.
● Mr. Brezee wished retiring Warren Township Schools staff members well in their upcoming retirement.
VII. Superintendent’s Remarks – Dr. Matthew Mingle
● Dr. Mingle welcomed everyone to the 2022/2023 school year.
● Dr. Mingle asked parents to work with the transportation department if necessary adjustments to bus stops or other route adjustments are required.
VIII. Presentation
● Safety and Security - Mr. Dan Lorimor, Security Compliance Manager:
Mr. Lorimor made a brief presentation on the status of school security at Warren Township Schools.
IX. Discussion
None
X. Committee Reports
● Curriculum, Communications, and Technology Committee - No meeting
○ Laura Keller - Chair, Mark Bisci, Daniel Croson, Lisa DiMaggio
● Finance, Operations, and Security Committee - September 12, 2022
○ Patricia Zohn - Chair, Mark Bisci, David Brezee, Ryan Valentino:
Mrs. Zohn reported that the committee met on September 12. The District received an update on the Extraordinary Aid, which will be an item in the upcoming FY 22 Audit. The FY22 audit is substantially complete. The Committee discussed several items in the area of food service. Mrs. Zohn commended the K-5 venor and stated that the Finance Committee had some questions for the Warren Middle School PTO; a response was received today and will be further discussed at the October 11 Finance meeting. Additionally, the Board was advised that the $40k estimated for Student Experiences at Warren Middle School will not be covered by the WMS PTO during the 2022-23 school year. Accordingly, if the Student Experiences are to be available this school year, the $40k that was approved in the District budget will need to be spent by the district. Mrs. Zohn reported that the kitchen feasibility study is ongoing and should be discussed at the next committee meeting.
● Personnel and Negotiations Committee - August 29, 2022
○ Todd Weinstein - Chair, Mehul Desai, Laura Keller: Because of Mr. Weinstein's absence, the updates will be held at the next board meeting.
XI. Public Commentary (agenda items only)
Note on public input at BOE meetings: Board Policy #0167, adopted on June 18, 2018, provides for public participation in Board of Education meetings. Such participation is governed by the following rules:
- A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by an announcement of his/her name, address, and group affiliation, if applicable;
- Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to three minutes’ duration. If necessary, the public comment portion of the meeting may be extended fifteen minutes with Board approval;
- No participant may speak more than once on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard;
- All statements, questions, or inquiries shall be directed to the presiding officer and any questions or inquiries directed by a participant to another Board member shall be redirected to the presiding officer who shall determine if such statement, question, or inquiry shall be addressed by the presiding officer on behalf of the Board;
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).
On motion by Mr. Croson to close public commentary, seconded by Mr. Desai, the motion was approved by a 8-0 voice vote.
XII. Items for Board Consideration/Action
Dr. Mingle commented that we now have a full complement of bus drivers.
On motion by Ms. Keller, seconded by Mr. Bisci, the consent items A.1., A.2., B.1. through B.9., C.1. through C.14., D.1., and D.2., were approved by a 8-0 roll-call vote.
The Superintendent recommends that it be:
A. Education
A.1. HIB Report
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the HIB Report submitted by the Superintendent for the period ending on August 29, 2022.
A.2. Emergency Remote Instruction Plan
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the 2022-2023 Emergency Remote Instruction Plan.
B. Finance/Operations/Transportation
B.1. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the month of September 2022 in the amount of $2,973,924.10.
B.2. Board Secretary's and Treasurer's Report - June 2022 FINAL
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the report of the secretary for the month of June 2022 - FINAL.
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on June 30, 2022:
FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$12,259,888.98 |
$1,484,579.02 |
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(10) General Current Expense |
$0.00 |
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(11) Current Expense |
$2,894,895.84 |
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(12) Capital Outlay |
$93,137.15 |
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(13) Special Schools |
$59.82 |
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(20) Special Revenue Fund |
$0.00 |
$168,774.39 |
$0.00 |
(30) Capital Projects Fund |
($120,185.05) |
($1,653,267.26) |
($1,653,267.26) |
(40) Debt Service Fund |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS |
$12,139,703.93 |
$1,503,599.94 |
($168,688.24) |
(60) Milk Fund |
$4,049.49 |
($425,805.16) |
$14,113.49 |
(61) Juice and Water Fund |
$1,358.13 |
$0.00 |
$48,174.64 |
TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS |
$5,407.62 |
($425,805.16) |
$62,288.13 |
WHEREAS, in compliance with law and code the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the district board of education, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, the Board of Education accepts the above reference reports and certifications and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, in compliance with law and code, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary's monthly financial report (appropriation section), to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of law and code and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the year.
B.3. Board Secretary's and Treasurer's Report - July 2022
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the report of the secretary for the month of July 2022
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on July 31, 2022:
FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$12,281,227.82 |
$1,484,579.02 |
|
(10) General Current Expense |
$0.00 |
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(11) Current Expense |
$1,540,062.61 |
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(12) Capital Outlay |
$24,542.33 |
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(13) Special Schools |
$5,511.30 |
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(20) Special Revenue Fund |
($28,931.83) |
$111,099.77 |
$0.00 |
(30) Capital Projects Fund |
($120,185.05) |
($11,977.59) |
($1,653,267.26) |
(40) Debt Service Fund |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS |
$12,132,110.94 |
$1,669,238.42 |
($168,688.24) |
(60) Milk Fund |
$4,049.49 |
($27,900.00) |
$14,113.49 |
(61) Juice and Water Fund |
$1,358.13 |
($3,559.29) |
$48,174.64 |
TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS |
$5,407.62 |
($31,459.29) |
$62,288.13 |
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. Board Secretary's and Treasurer's Report - August 2022
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the report of the secretary for the month of August 2022
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on August 31, 2022:
FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$11,773,312.57 |
$1,484,579.02 |
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(10) General Current Expense |
$0.00 |
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(11) Current Expense |
$1,836,728.27 |
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(12) Capital Outlay |
$24,702.33 |
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(13) Special Schools |
$8,465.60 |
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(20) Special Revenue Fund |
($45,126.47) |
$114,366.43 |
$0.00 |
(30) Capital Projects Fund |
$8,686,537.78 |
($11,977.59) |
($1,653,267.26) |
(40) Debt Service Fund |
$179.41 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS |
$20,414,903.29 |
$1,972,285.04 |
($168,688.24) |
(60) Milk Fund |
$15,353.49 |
($27,900.00) |
$14,113.49 |
(61) Juice and Water Fund |
$50,694.64 |
($3,060.00) |
$48,174.64 |
TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS |
$66,048.13 |
($30,960.00) |
$62,288.13 |
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.5. Budget Transfers for Month of July 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:
TO: |
FROM: |
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1. |
11-000-219-500-030-08-00 |
CST - Other Purchased Services - CS |
11-000-219-600-030-08-00 |
CST Supplies - CS |
$400 |
2. |
11-000-219-500-033-08-00 |
CST - Other Purchased Services - MS |
11-000-219-600-033-08-00 |
CST Supplies - MS |
$800 |
3. |
11-000-219-500-035-08-00 |
CST - Other Purchased Services - MHS |
11-000-219-600-035-08-00 |
CST Supplies - MHS |
$300 |
4. |
11-000-219-500-040-08-00 |
CST - Other Purchased Services - ALT |
11-000-219-600-040-08-00 |
CST Supplies - ALT |
$400 |
5. |
11-000-219-500-050-08-00 |
CST - Other Purchased Services - WS |
11-000-219-600-050-08-00 |
CST Supplies - WS |
$350 |
6. |
11-000-223-500-030-08-00 |
Staff Training - Other Purch. Svcs.-SPS - CS |
11-000-223-580-030-08-00 |
Workshops & Travel - SPS - CS |
$500 |
7. |
11-000-223-500-033-08-00 |
Staff Training - Other Purch. Svcs.-SPS - MS |
11-000-223-580-033-08-00 |
Workshops & Travel - SPS - MS |
$500 |
8. |
11-000-223-500-035-08-00 |
Staff Training - Other Purch. Svcs.-SPS-MHS |
11-000-223-580-035-08-00 |
Workshops & Travel - SPS - MHS |
$500 |
9. |
11-000-223-500-040-08-00 |
Staff Training - Other Purch. Svcs.-SPS-ALT |
11-000-223-580-040-08-00 |
Workshops & Travel - SPS - ALT |
$500 |
10. |
11-000-223-500-050-08-00 |
Staff Training - Other Purch. Svcs.-SPS-WS |
11-000-223-580-050-08-00 |
Workshops & Travel - SPS - WS |
$500 |
11. |
11-000-223-500-030-03-00 |
Staff Training - Other Purch. Svcs.-CS |
11-000-223-580-030-03-00 |
Workshops & Travel - CS |
$1,000 |
12. |
11-000-223-500-033-07-00 |
Staff Training - Other Purchased Svcs.-MS |
11-000-223-580-033-07-00 |
Workshops & Travel - MS |
$1,500 |
13. |
11-000-223-500-035-04-00 |
Staff Training - Other Purchased Svcs.-MHS |
11-000-223-580-035-04-00 |
Workshops & Travel - MHS |
$1,000 |
14. |
11-000-223-500-040-05-00 |
Staff Training - Other Purchased Svcs.-ALT |
11-000-223-580-040-05-00 |
Workshops & Travel - ALT |
$1,000 |
15. |
11-000-223-500-050-06-00 |
Staff Training-Other Purchased Svcs.-WS |
11-000-223-580-050-06-00 |
Workshops & Travel - WS |
$1,000 |
16. |
11-000-230-332-000-01-00 |
Audit Fees |
11-000-230-331-000-01-00 |
Legal Services |
$50 |
17. |
11-000-230-339-000-01-00 |
Purchased Professional Services-Admin. |
11-000-291-260-000-00-00 |
Worker's Compensation |
$4,500 |
18. |
11-000-230-590-000-00-51 |
Admin - Other Purchased Services |
11-000-291-260-000-00-00 |
Worker's Compensation |
$8,151 |
19. |
11-000-252-600-000-11-01 |
Technology - Supplies |
11-000-222-500-030-11-01 |
Other Purchased Services - CS |
$11,000 |
20. |
11-000-261-800-000-09-00 |
Maintenance - Other |
11-000-262-610-000-09-00 |
Building Supplies - Maintenance |
$1,500 |
21. |
11-000-262-520-000-01-00 |
Insurance - Property & Liability |
11-000-291-260-000-00-00 |
Worker's Compensation |
$18,420 |
22. |
11-000-266-610-000-09-02 |
Security - Supplies - District |
11-000-262-610-000-09-00 |
Building Supplies - Maintenance |
$4,000 |
23. |
11-000-270-390-000-10-00 |
Transportation- Other Purchased Svcs. |
11-000-270-518-000-10-00 |
Contracted Special Ed Transp. - ESC |
$2,000 |
24. |
11-000-270-593-000-10-00 |
Transportation - Insurance |
11-000-291-260-000-00-00 |
Worker's Compensation |
$7,306 |
25. |
11-000-270-800-000-10-00 |
Transportation - Other |
11-000-270-518-000-10-00 |
Contracted Special Ed Transp. - ESC |
$2,500 |
26. |
11-204-100-500-033-08-00 |
LLD - Other Purchased Services-MS |
11-214-100-500-030-08-00 |
Autism - Other Purchases Services-CS |
$2,175 |
27. |
11-213-100-500-033-08-00 |
RC - Purchased Services-MS |
11-213-100-610-033-08-00 |
RC - Supplies - MS |
$188 |
28. |
11-216-100-500-035-08-00 |
PSD- Other Purchased Services-MHS |
11-214-100-610-033-08-00 |
Autism Supplies - MS |
$2,350 |
29. |
11-216-100-600-035-08-00 |
Preschool Disabled - Supplies-MHS |
11-000-100-566-000-08-01 |
Tuition - Private Schools |
$7,100 |
30. |
11-216-100-600-035-08-00 |
Preschool Disabled - Supplies-MHS |
11-214-100-610-033-08-00 |
Autism Supplies - MS |
$1,900 |
31. |
12-000-252-730-000-11-01 |
Equipment - Technology |
11-190-100-610-030-11-01 |
Supplies - Instructional Hardware - CS |
$46,380 |
B.6. Budget Transfers for Month of August 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:
TO: |
FROM: |
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1. |
11-000-213-600-030-00-00 |
Health Supplies - District - CS |
11-000-100-562-000-08-01 |
Tuition - Other LEAs |
$2,987 |
2. |
11-000-213-600-033-00-00 |
Health Supplies - District - MS |
11-000-100-562-000-08-01 |
Tuition - Other LEAs |
$2,987 |
3. |
11-000-213-600-035-00-00 |
Health Supplies - District - MHS |
11-000-100-562-000-08-01 |
Tuition - Other LEAs |
$2,987 |
4. |
11-000-213-600-040-00-00 |
Health Supplies - District - ALT |
11-000-100-562-000-08-01 |
Tuition - Other LEAs |
$2,987 |
5. |
11-000-213-600-050-00-00 |
Health Supplies - District - WS |
11-000-100-562-000-08-01 |
Tuition - Other LEAs |
$2,987 |
6. |
11-000-223-600-030-12-00 |
Staff Training Supplies - CS |
11-190-100-610-030-12-00 |
Instructional Supplies (Kits) - CS |
$2,500 |
7. |
11-000-230-334-000-01-00 |
Architect & Engineering Services |
11-000-230-331-000-01-00 |
Legal Services |
$4,200 |
8. |
11-000-230-334-000-01-00 |
Architect & Engineering Services |
11-000-230-530-000-01-21 |
Postage |
$7,000 |
9. |
11-000-230-334-000-01-00 |
Architect & Engineering Services |
11-000-230-610-000-01-00 |
Admin - Supplies |
$2,800 |
10. |
11-000-230-334-000-01-00 |
Architect & Engineering Services |
11-000-230-895-000-01-02 |
BOE Membership Dues |
$2,320 |
11. |
11-000-251-580-000-00-00 |
Travel - Business Office |
11-000-251-600-000-01-00 |
Business Office - Supplies |
$1,000 |
12. |
11-000-270-515-000-10-00 |
Contracted Special Ed Transp.-Jointure |
11-000-270-518-000-10-00 |
Contracted Special Ed Transp. - ESC |
$13,975 |
13. |
11-216-100-500-035-08-00 |
PSD - Other Purchased Services - MHS |
11-214-100-500-030-08-00 |
Autism - Other Purchases Services-CS |
$445 |
14. |
11-216-100-600-035-08-00 |
Preschool Disabled - Supplies - MHS |
11-209-100-610-040-08-00 |
SEED Program - Supplies - ALT |
$2,000 |
15. |
12-000-240-730-033-07-00 |
School Administration Equipment - MS |
11-190-100-610-033-07-10 |
Instructional Supplies - MS |
$2,454 |
16. |
13-422-100-101-000-00-00 |
Summer Fun - Enrichment |
11-000-100-566-000-08-01 |
Tuition - Private Schools |
$3,541 |
17. |
13-422-100-101-000-00-01 |
Sum Fun- Teachers- Academic Support |
11-000-100-566-000-08-01 |
Tuition - Private Schools |
$2,547 |
18. |
13-422-100-101-000-00-02 |
Summer Fun - Teachers - ESY |
11-000-100-566-000-08-01 |
Tuition - Private Schools |
$12,263 |
19. |
13-422-100-106-000-00-02 |
Summer Fun - Paras - ESY |
11-000-100-566-000-08-01 |
Tuition - Private Schools |
$17,192 |
20. |
13-422-100-106-000-00-05 |
Summer Fun - Paras - Security |
11-000-100-566-000-08-01 |
Tuition - Private Schools |
$2,559 |
B.7. 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 |
David Brezee |
BOE |
New Jersey School Board Association Workshop 2022 |
Atlantic City |
Oct 24 - 26, 2022 |
$1,058 |
Matthew Mingle |
District |
New Jersey School Board Association Workshop 2022 |
Atlantic City |
Oct 24 - 26, 2022 |
$1,050 |
Derek Ressa |
District |
New Jersey School Board Association Workshop 2022 |
Atlantic City |
Oct 24 - 26, 2022 |
$1,056 |
Christopher Heagele |
District |
New Jersey School Board Association Workshop 2022 |
Atlantic City |
Oct 24 - 26, 2022 |
$1,053 |
Derek Ressa |
District |
Morris Union Jointure Commission - HIB Law Update |
New Providence |
Oct 11, 2022 |
$161 |
Maria Mensinger |
MS |
Association of Supervision & Curriculum Development Leadership Summit |
Oxon Hill, MD |
Oct 20 - 23 2022 |
$1,524 |
Melissa Smolenski |
MTH |
Association of Supervision & Curriculum Development Leadership Summit |
Oxon Hill, MD |
Oct 20 - 23, 2022 |
$1,807 |
Stacey Hann-Modugno |
ALT |
Association of Supervision & Curriculum Development Leadership Summit |
Oxon Hill, MD |
Oct 20 - 23, 2022 |
$1,767 |
George Villar |
MS |
Association of Supervision & Curriculum Development Leadership Summit |
Oxon Hill, MD |
Oct 20 - 23, 2022 |
$1,735 |
Alison Tugya |
CS |
Association of Supervision & Curriculum Development Leadership Summit |
Oxon Hill, MD |
Oct 20 - 23, 2022 |
$1,783 |
Denise Kennedy |
MTH |
New Jersey Branch International Dyslexia Association |
Online |
Oct 14, & 15, 2022 |
$175 |
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.8. Transportation for Out-of-District Students - 2022-2023 SY
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transportation contract with Somerset County Educational Services Commission for 2022-2023 SY for out-of-district student as follows:
Contractor |
School |
Student Id |
Cost |
SCESC |
P.G. Chambers |
3138342376 & 8009989713 |
$183.32 per diem (per student) |
SCESC |
Academy 360 |
1363196692 |
$420.59 per diem |
B.9. Acceptance of Grant Award - Warren Township Youth Services Commission
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the annual grant award from the Warren Township Youth Services Commission in the amount of $4,000. The funds will be utilized for a team building conflict resolution program for our 6th grade students.
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 |
Maria Trochez |
School Bus Driver 7 hrs 12-00-24/aqx |
Transportation |
N/A |
N/A |
$31,850 |
On or about September 27, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
No |
To replace employee #3454 |
Ruth Moreno Castano |
School Bus Driver 7 hrs 12-00-24/apx |
Transportation |
N/A |
N/A |
$31,850 |
On or about September 27, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
No |
To replace employee #2223 |
C.2. Substitute Teachers
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following to be appointed as substitute teachers for the 2022-2023 school year.
Names |
Garrett Cecere |
Nicole Dalton |
Gavin Jakositz |
Aarti Varman |
Ryan Santos |
Megan Esposito |
Jessica Weiss (Nurse) |
C.3. Substitute Maintenance
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Michael Tenten as a Substitute Maintenance Mechanic at the rate of $19.60 per hour, 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.4. Leave Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following leave requests:
Employee ID |
Paid/Unpaid |
#2167 |
FMLA - February 27, 2023 through April 28, 2023 (paid) NJFLA - May 1, 2023 through June 7, 2022 (unpaid) |
C.5. Retirement/Resignation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the retirement/resignation
of the following staff:
Name |
Position |
Location |
Retirement/ Resignation |
Dates of Service |
Patricia LaMorte |
Special Education Teacher 02-33-19/ahu 02-33-19/bhj |
WMS |
Retirement |
January 5, 1998 through December 31, 2022 |
Josephine Brasile |
Special Education Teacher 02-33-19/bhg 02-33-19/abu |
WMS |
Retirement |
February 25, 1997 through December 31, 2022 |
C.6. 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 September 20, 2022 through January 3, 2023, subject to ratification of the Board at its next scheduled meeting.
C.7. 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 CRRSA -
Learning Acceleration grant.
Name |
Justina Thomson |
*(This motion supersedes previous motion from June 20, 2022.)
C.8. After School Activities/Clubs
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the 2022-2023 after school activities/clubs, and the instructors for each, at the negotiated stipend rate.
C.9. 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 |
Patricia Doll |
August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
Bus Monitor, 7 hrs per day $19,391 |
Bus Monitor, 5 hrs per day $13,850 |
Andrea Fazio |
August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional 10 hrs, $8,552 |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional 12 hrs, $10,262 |
Cathryn Ticchio |
August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
Special Education Teacher $70,232 |
Special Education Teacher $70,332 |
Patricia Anderson |
September 19, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
Classroom Paraprofessional 30 hrs $32,130 |
Classroom Paraprofessional 32.5 hrs $34,807 |
C.10. 2022-2023 Extended Day Instructors
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves all certificated teachers and paraprofessionals, to be appointed as extended day instructors for the 2022-2023 school year. Instructors to be paid at the contractual rate of $50 per hour. Total cost dependent upon needs of identified students in the district’s Extended Day Instructional Program. The total cost not to exceed $188,000 and to be fully funded by ESEA and ESSER grants.
C.11. 2022-2023 Extended Day Coordinators
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the appointment of the following staff member(s) as Extended Day Coordinator, to be paid a stipend commensurate with building program funding sources. The total cost not to exceed $23,000 and to be fully funded by ESEA and ESSER II.
Name |
School |
Stipend |
Rebecca Leshchinsky |
Angelo L. Tomaso |
$5,000 |
Rebecca Sutherland |
Central |
$5,000 |
Carol Brown |
Middle |
$4,000 |
Christine Burkhardt |
Mt. Horeb |
$4,000 |
Kristen Stoyanov |
Woodland |
$5,000 |
C.12. Non-WTEA Stipend Position 2022-2023
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Non-WTEA Stipend Position for 2022-2023:
Name |
Position |
Amount |
Samantha Dock |
Yearbook Advisor |
$1,470 |
C.13. 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:
Middle School Lunch Supervisors |
||
Grade 6 |
Grade 7 |
Grade 8 |
Brenda Sasso Lisa Seccamanie Leslie Ortega Timothy Fabiano |
Sean Convery Danielle Buzby Donna Bardy Nicholas Bayachek |
Helen Scully Sean Mealey David Arnold Danielle Porchetta |
*(This motion supersedes previous motion from August 29, 2022.)
C.14. After-School Activities/Clubs
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves all district certificated staff and paraprofessionals to be appointed as After-School Activities/Clubs aides to any student with an IEP requiring additional supervision. Certificated staff will be paid at the hourly rate contracted for After-School Activities/Clubs. Paraprofessionals will be paid their hourly rate. This amount will not exceed $27,400 for the 2022-2023 school year.
D. Policy
D.1. Policies/Regulations – First Reading
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the first reading of the following policy and regulation:
Number |
Name |
New/Revision |
Source of Changes |
P2425 |
Emergency Virtual or Remote Instruction Program |
R |
SEA |
R2425 |
Emergency Virtual or Remote Instruction Program |
R |
SEA |
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 |
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 |
XIII. Unfinished Business
None
XIV. New Business
None
XV. Public Commentary (any topic)
Note on public input at BOE meetings: Board Policy #0167, adopted on June 18, 2018, provides for public participation in Board of Education meetings. Such participation is governed by the following rules:
- A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by an announcement of his/her name, address, and group affiliation, if applicable;
- Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to three minutes’ duration. If necessary, the public comment portion of the meeting may be extended fifteen minutes with Board approval;
- No participant may speak more than once on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard;
- All statements, questions, or inquiries shall be directed to the presiding officer and any questions or inquiries directed by a participant to another Board member shall be redirected to the presiding officer who shall determine if such statement, question, or inquiry shall be addressed by the presiding officer on behalf of the Board;
The portion of the meeting during which participation of the public is invited shall be limited to fifteen minutes (limit may be adjusted at the discretion of the presiding officer as circumstances dictate).
The following members of the public spoke on the Health/PE curriculum that was voted on at the August 29th board meeting.
● Mr. Craig Margolies, Quill Pen Way
● Ms. Shefali Tejani, Aspen Court
● Ms. Levia Spingarn-Gabel, Skyline Drive
● Ms. Jamie Margolies, Quill Pen Way
● Mr. Matthew Kiel, Winding Ridge Way
● Ms. Shefali Tejani, Aspen 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 Mrs. Zohn, the consent item was approved by a 8-0 voice vote.
● Mr. Craig Margolies, Quill Pen Way - Spoke on the Health/PE curriculum that was voted on at the August 29th meeting.
On motion by Mrs. Zohn to close public commentary, seconded by Mr. Croson, the motion was approved by a 8-0 voice vote.
XVI. Executive Session
● At 7:41 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 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 Mrs. Zohn and approved by unanimous voice vote.
On motion by Mr. Valentino, seconded by Mrs. Zohn, the Board reconvened in open session at 8:55 p.m.
XVII. Adjourn
On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mr. Croson, the meeting was adjourned at 8:57 p.m.
Minutes submitted by,
Christopher Heagele
Board Secretary
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