Minutes for November 21, 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 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, Lisa DiMaggio, Laura Keller, Ryan Valentino, Todd Weinstein, and David Brezee
Absent: Mehul Desai and Patricia Zohn
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 October 17, 2022 Board Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Croson and approved by a 7-0 roll-call vote.
● Ms. Keller moved the following:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the public session minutes of the October 28, 2022 Board Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Weinstein and approved by a 6-0-1 roll-call vote.
(Mr. Croson abstained.)
V. Correspondence and Information
· HIB Information
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Total # of Investigations: |
Total # of Determined Bullying Incidents: |
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1 |
0 |
· Suspension Report
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In School: |
Out of School: |
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2 |
0 |
· Fire Drills
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| October 6 | October 7 | October 28 | October 21 | October 12 |
· Security Drills
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| October 18 | October 24 | October 25 | October 3 | October 13 |
| Bomb Threat/Hold | Bomb Threat/Hold | Bomb Threat/Hold | Bomb Threat/Hold | Bomb Threat/Hold |
VI. President's Remarks – Mr. David Brezee
● Mr. Brezee congratulated the newly elected board members, and stated that he looks forward to working with each of them.
● Mr. Brezee thanked the Lions Club of Warren for their generous donation to our local families in need.
● Mr. Brezee welcomed new staff members and substitutes to the district (motion C.1. and C.2.).
● Mr. Brezee acknowledged a joint effort along with Dr. Mingle, Mr. Heaney, and Mrs. Andrews, who all presented at the New Jersey School Board Association. He thanked them for the opportunity to make the presentation.
● Mr. Brezee clarified the Board’s position on PILOT negotiations with the Warren Township Committee.
VII. Superintendent’s Remarks – Dr. Matthew Mingle
● Dr. Mingle also thanked the Lions Club of Warren for their donation for their generous donation to our local families in need.
● Dr. Mingle announced that the next board meeting will include overview of the 2023/2024 budget environment with an initial board discussion as well as an additional board discussion on the future of the lunch program at the district.
● Dr. Mingle congratulated the Middle School Chorus on their recent performance at Radio City Music Hall.
VIII. Presentation
None
IX. Discussion
● Draft 2023-2024 Calendar - The board entered into a discussion of the 2023-2024 calendar.
Mr. Croson made a motion to direct the administration to add Diwali and Eid al-Fitr to the 2023-204 school calendar. The motion was seconded by Mr. Valentino.
Several board members made comments on the proposal.
The motion passed by a 7-0 roll-call vote.
X. Committee Reports
● Curriculum, Communications, and Technology Committee - October 17, 2022
○ Laura Keller - Chair, Mark Bisci, Daniel Croson, Lisa DiMaggio: Ms. Keller reported that the committee met on October 17 to discuss district assessment data and kindergarten curriculum.
● Finance, Operations, and Security Committee - November 14, 2022
○ Patricia Zohn - Chair, Mark Bisci, David Brezee, Ryan Valentino: Mr. Brezee reported that the Finance Committee met November 14. Topics included an analysis of summer fun enrollment, an update on district referendum project, preschool tuition & a charge for preschool transportation, the Warren lunch program (which included a discussion of building options, possible funding, the location of kitchen, and the numerous outstanding decisions that must be made by the board), an investment proposal with Peapack Gladstone Bank (B.12.), and a proposal to have a full board discussion of the Warren lunch program and 2023-2024 budget at the board’s December meeting.
● Personnel and Negotiations Committee - No meeting
○ Todd Weinstein - Chair, Mehul Desai, Laura Keller
● Ad Hoc Planning for Elementary Growth Committee - November 7, 2022
○ Mark Bisci, Laura Keller, Todd Weinstein: Dr. Mingle reported that the Ad Hoc committee met to discuss the final review of new attendance zones.
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).
● Ms. Sara Byrne, Mountainview Road - Spoke on the rezoning plan.
● Mr. Brien Smith, Dillion Court - Spoke on the rezoning plan.
● Ms. Noora Kuran, Founder of Interfaith Coalition - Spoke on the 2023-2024 calendar proposal.
● Ms. Jinan Qutub, Deer Run Road - Spoke on the 2023-2024 calendar proposal.
● Ms. Kelly Thomasey, Gentry Drive - Spoke on the rezoning plan.
On motion by Mr. Valentino to close the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Keller, the motion was approved by a 7-0 voice vote.
XII. Items for Board Consideration/Action
Mr. Valentino asked for motion C.2. be pulled for a separate vote.
Mr. Croson asked for motion B.5. be pulled for a separate vote.
Mr. Bisci had a question on B.9, but did not require a separate vote.
Mr. Brezee asked for motion B.1. be pulled for a separate vote.
On motion by Ms. Keller, seconded by Mr. Valentino, the consent items A.1. through A.5., B.2. through B.4., B.6. through B.12., C.1., C.3. through C.12. and D.1.. were approved by a 7-0 roll-call vote.
On motion by Ms. Keller, seconded by Mr. Croson, the consent item B.1., was approved by a 6-0-1 roll-call vote. (Mr. Brezee abstained.)
Mr. Croson asked if the district can offer waivers to 3rd and 4th graders from the move for all elementary schools. A discussion followed.
Mr. Valentino left the meeting at 7:56 p.m.
On motion by Mr. Brezee, seconded by Ms. Keller, the consent item B.5., was approved by a 5-1 roll-call vote. (Mr. Croson voted no.)
On motion by Mr. Brezee, seconded by Mrs. DiMaggio, the consent item C.2., was approved by a 5-0-1 roll-call vote. (Ms. Keller abstained.)
The Superintendent recommends that it be:
A. Education
A.1. HIB Report
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the HIB Report submitted by the Superintendent for the period ending on October 17, 2022.
A.2. Fieldwork Site
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following supervised clinical fieldwork at Warren Township BOE for the 2022-2023 School Year:
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School |
Clinical Field |
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Dominican University |
Occupational Therapist |
A.3. Home Instruction
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves up to 10 hours per week of home instruction for Student # 8368289504, beginning on October 24, 2022, for up to six weeks, at a rate of $50 per hour, at a cost not to exceed $3,000.
A.4. Bedside Instruction
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the bedside instruction through Silvergate Prep for Student #4383537048, beginning October 24, 2022, at an hourly rate of $40, at a cost not to exceed $2,400.
A.5. Fieldwork Site
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following supervised clinical fieldwork at Warren Township School District for the 2022-2023 School Year:
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School |
Clinical Field |
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Kean University |
LDT-C |
B. Finance/Operations/Transportation
B.1. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the month of November 2022 in the amount of $4,065,574.97.
B.2. Board Secretary's and Treasurer's Report
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the report of the secretary for the month of October 2022.
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on October 31, 2022.
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FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
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(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$14,707,809.65 |
$1,484,579.02 |
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(10) General Current Expense |
$0.00 |
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(11) Current Expense |
$1,417,448.49 |
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(12) Capital Outlay |
$19,762.33 |
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(13) Special Schools |
$5,511.30 |
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(20) Special Revenue Fund |
($131,789.53) |
$34,226.45 |
$0.00 |
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(30) Capital Projects Fund |
$8,467,319.77 |
($11,977.59) |
($1,653,267.26) |
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(40) Debt Service Fund |
$179.41 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
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TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS |
$23,043,519.30 |
$1,464,970.98 |
($168,688.24) |
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(60) Milk Fund |
$18,449.49 |
($27,900.00) |
$14,113.49 |
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(61) Juice and Water Fund |
$49,478.67 |
($18,547.77) |
$48,174.64 |
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TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS |
$67,928.16 |
($46,447.77) |
$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. Budget Transfers for Month of October 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. |
11-000-219-500-030-08-00 |
CST- Other Purchased Services- CS |
11-000-219-600-030-08-00 |
CST Supplies - CS |
$200 |
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2. |
11-000-219-500-033-08-00 |
CST- Other Purchased Services- MS |
11-000-219-600-033-08-00 |
CST Supplies - MS |
$200 |
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3. |
11-000-219-500-035-08-00 |
CST- Other Purchased Services- MH |
11-000-219-600-035-08-00 |
CST Supplies - MHS |
$200 |
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4. |
11-000-219-500-040-08-00 |
CST Other Purchased Services- ALT |
11-000-219-600-040-08-00 |
CST Supplies - ALT |
$200 |
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5. |
11-000-219-500-050-08-00 |
CST- Other Purchased Services- WS |
11-000-219-600-050-08-00 |
CST Supplies - WS |
$200 |
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6. |
11-000-270-420-000-10-00 |
Transportation - Repair & Maintenance |
11-000-270-518-000-10-00 |
Contracted Special Ed Transp- ESC |
$10,000 |
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7. |
11-000-270-442-000-10-00 |
Rental - School Buses |
11-000-270-518-000-10-00 |
Contracted Special Ed Transp- ESC |
$126 |
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8. |
11-190-100-320-050-06-99 |
Purchased Educational Svcs. - WS |
11-190-100-610-050-06-99 |
Instructional Supplies - WS |
$5,000 |
B.4. Street Zoning
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves zoning the following streets to Central School, effective immediately.
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Street Names |
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Aster Boulevard |
Lilac Drive |
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Dahlia Drive |
Marigold Court |
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Golden Rod Drive |
Periwinkle Lane |
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Hyssop Drive |
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B.5. Rezoning
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the rezoned street lists for
the 2023-2024 school year.
B.6. 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:
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School |
Student ID # |
Cost |
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DLC - New Providence |
1688687297 |
$95.00 per diem |
(This motion supersedes previous motion from August 29, 2022.)
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:
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Name |
School |
Workshop/ Conference |
Location |
Month/Yr |
Cost |
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Carol Keirstead |
MTH |
New Jersey Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development - Childhood Summit |
Monroe Twp |
Dec 2022 |
$197 |
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Scott Cook |
MTH |
New Jersey Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development - Childhood Summit |
Monroe Twp |
Dec 2022 |
$204 |
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Melissa Smolenski |
District |
New Jersey Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development - Childhood Summit |
Monroe Twp |
Dec 2022 |
$191 |
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. Obsolete Equipment
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education declares as obsolete the following item:
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Item Description |
Asset Tag # |
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Snow Plow |
011133 |
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.
B.9. HVAC Replacement & Upgrades (Central, Warren Middle, Woodland)
Project - Rejection of Bid
WHEREAS, the Warren Township School District solicited bids for its HVAC Replacement & Upgrades Project; and
WHEREAS, the Project was properly advertised to prospective bidders in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4; and
WHEREAS, on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 the Board received bids in accordance with N.J.S.A.18A:18A-1, et seq.; HOWEVER, whereas the only bidder was above the project’s budget; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-22, a Board may reject all bids for one of a specified list of reasons which includes the lowest bid exceeding the cost estimate;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby rejects all bids for the reasons as noted above, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the project be re-bid and published and distributed pursuant to New Jersey Public Contract Laws, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1, et seq.
B.10. Woodland School Security Vestibule - Acceptance of Bid
WHEREAS, a recommendation was made by the Superintendent of Schools to the Warren Township Board of Education (“Board") to seek a contract for construction services for a Security Vestibule at Woodland School (hereinafter “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Project was properly advertised to prospective bidders in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4; and
WHEREAS, on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, the Board received the following bid from potential bidders in accordance with N.J.S.A.18A:18A-1, et seq.;
WHEREAS, Cypreco Industries, Inc. bid has been reviewed by the design professionals and attorney and is the lowest and is responsive to the bid requirements for the Project,
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby awards the Project to Cypreco Industries, Inc. for one hundred twenty-three thousand nine hundred sixty three dollars ($123,963.00). This contract and all of the project’s professional and ancillary fees are to be paid from the district’s general fund monies.
B.11. 2023-2024 Preschool Tuition Rates and Transportation Rates
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves and sets the 2023-2024 preschool tuition rate at $8,500/year; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves and establishes a bus transportation fee for regular education students attending the Warren Township Preschool Program at $1,500/year.
B.12. Acceptance of Investment Proposal
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves of the investment proposal provided by Peapack Gladstone Bank to provide Wealth Management services to the Board and authorizes the School Business Administrator to establish up to three accounts as necessary to implement the proposal.
And RESOLVED to approve the authorization for the following persons to sign checks:
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Account Names |
Nbr. |
Signatory(s) |
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2 |
Treasurer of School Monies and/or Board Secretary and/or Board President and/or Board Vice President |
C. Personnel/Student Services
C.1. Employment for the 2022-2023 School Year
RESOLVED, upon recommendation from the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the following Personnel items including the emergent employment of the following employees (indicated by *) conditional upon the final approval by the New Jersey Department of Education The Board further authorizes the submission of an application for emergency hiring pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1, et. Seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:6.14.12, et. Seq., if applicable Staff members shall be paid in accordance with provisions in their collective bargaining agreement and/or in accordance with a schedule provided to all employees prior to the beginning of the contract or school year.
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Name |
Position/PCR |
Location |
Degree |
Step |
Salary |
Effective Date |
Tenure |
Discussion |
|
Denise Chapman |
1:1 Preschool Paraprofessional 32.5 hrs 08-35-08/bny |
MH |
N/A |
14-15 |
$32,310 |
November 7, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
No |
New Position |
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Garrett Cecere |
LLD Paraprofessional 32.5 hrs 08-50-08/bnh |
WS |
N/A |
1 |
$27,923 |
November 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
No |
To replace employee #3700 |
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Giovanny Davila |
Night Custodian 04-40-10/acm |
ALT |
N/A |
N/A |
$45,760 |
On or about November 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (Pending Pre-employment Post-offer Testing) |
No |
To replace employee #2651 |
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Toni Moss |
1:1 Preschool, 32.5 hrs Paraprofessional 08-35-08/boa |
MH |
N/A |
7-11 |
$31,140 |
November 14, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
No |
New Position |
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Melanie Morales |
Leave Replacement Teacher |
WS |
BA |
3 |
$62,018 |
January 23, 2023 through June 30, 2023 |
No |
To replace employee #3059 |
|
Mileidy Figueira Dos Reis |
1:1 Preschool Paraprofessional 32.5 hrs per week 08-35-08/boa |
MH |
N/A |
4 |
$29,466 |
January 3, 2023 through June 30, 2023 |
No |
New Position |
|
Darrien Fields |
Night Custodian 04-50-10/aad |
WS |
N/A |
N/A |
$45,760 |
On or about November 21, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (Pending Pre-employment Post-offer Testing) |
No |
To replace employee #2719 |
|
Dina Boettcher |
Part-Time, 25 hrs per week Bus Monitor 12-00-24/aqq |
District |
N/A |
N/A |
$16,380 |
On or about December 12, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (Pending Pre-employment Post-offer Testing) |
No |
To replace employee #3366 |
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Anna Roga |
Special Education Teacher 0-33-19/bhj 02-33-19/ahu |
WMS |
BA |
11-13 |
$70,763 |
January 23, 2023 through June 30, 2023 |
Yes |
To replace employee #0634 |
C.2. Substitute Teachers
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following to be appointed as substitutes for the 2022-2023 school year.
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Names |
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Christian Zagibaylo |
Stacy Dixon |
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Christa Morris |
Levia Spingarn Gabel |
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Melanie Morales |
Ewa Valentino |
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Jayalakshmy Harish |
Rachel Siegel (Nurse) |
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Emily Hold |
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C.3. Transfer/Change in Assignment
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transfer/change in
assignment of the following district staff:
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Name |
Effective Date |
From |
To |
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Karen Amundsen |
October 19, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
LLD Paraprofessional WS 08-50-08/bnh |
Classroom Paraprofessional WMS 08-33-08/biy |
|
Theresa Aulisio |
October 19, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
Classroom Paraprofessional WMS 32.5 hrs $31,140 08-33-08/biy |
Classroom Paraprofessional WS 30 hrs $28,745 08-50-08/bnx |
|
Pavel Dobarkin |
November 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
WS Head Night Custodian $49,161 (with stipend) 04-50–10/aad |
WMS Night Custodian $48,661 |
|
Jason Sandt |
November 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
WS Night Custodian 04-50-10/anl $49,888 |
WS Head Night Custodian 04-50-10/anl $50,388 (with stipend) |
|
Annette Vecchio |
November 21, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
.5 Transportation Monitor 12-00-24/aqq CS .5 Night Custodian 04-30-10/abe $26,798 |
CS Night Custodian 04-30-10/alw $47,840 |
C.4. Warren Academy Courses - Instructor Stipend 2022-2023
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff for reimbursement as an Instructor. Each instructor will be reimbursed at the WTEA contractual rate $50.00 per hour.
|
Staff Member |
Course |
Date |
Prep Hours |
Instructor Hours |
Cost Total Not to Exceed |
|
Nancy Andrews |
Incorporating New Technology into your Classroom |
December 1, 2022 |
3 |
1 |
$200.00 |
|
Nancy Andrews |
Let’s Move! Create a Kinesthetic Classroom |
December 7, 2022 |
3 |
1 |
$200.00 |
|
Kathy Boraski |
SEL Implementation Grades 3-5 |
November 16 & 30, 2022 |
2 |
2 |
$200.00 |
|
Kimberly Bostory |
Classlink can do Whaaaaaaat? |
January 18 & 19, 2023 |
2 |
2 |
$200.00 |
|
Kimberly Bostory |
Total Participation Techniques: Setting the Stage to Engage |
March 7, 8 & 9, 2023 |
5 |
3 |
$400.00 |
|
Cynthia Cassidy |
Making Classlink work for you |
December 12, 2022 |
1 |
1 |
$100.00 |
|
Cynthia Cassidy |
Upgrades: Windows 11 and the Hovercam |
February 13, 2023 |
3 |
1 |
$200.00 |
|
Jessica Decelle |
Initial CPI Certification- Verbal Intervention ONLY (No Holds) |
December 15, 2022 January 5 & 19, 2023 |
13.5 |
4.5 |
$900.00 |
|
Timothy Fabiano |
Prep the Body to Feed the Mind |
December 13 & 14, 2022 January 17 & 18, 2023 |
4 |
2 |
$300.00 |
|
Francesca Frosoni |
Specialists Helping Specialists! Cross Curricular Among Specialists |
December 8, 2022 |
3 |
1 |
$200.00 |
|
Francesca Frosoni |
Process-Based Teaching |
January 12, 2023 February 16, 2023 |
2 |
2 |
$200.00 |
|
Francesca Frosoni |
Who’s Doing the Work? How to Say Less So Readers Can Do More in Grade K-8 |
March 9 & 28, 2023 |
2 |
2 |
$200.00 |
|
Rebecca Hartman |
Initial CPI Certification- Verbal Intervention ONLY (No Holds) |
December 15, 2022 January 5 & 19, 2023 |
13.5 |
4.5 |
$900.00 |
|
Alanna Schwartz |
Navigating Google Sheets: How to make the data work for you! |
February 1, 2023 |
3 |
1 |
$200.00 |
|
Beatrice Schwarzkopf |
Q-Interactive Support |
November 15 & December 13, 2022 January 17 & February 14, 2023 |
12 |
4 |
$800.00 |
|
Kristen Stoyanov |
Unlock Your Reading Superpowers: Teaching Reading Strategies as Superpowers |
December 15, 2022 |
1 |
1 |
$100.00 |
|
Kristen Stoyanov |
Classroom Management |
December 20, 2022 |
2 |
2 |
$200.00 |
|
Kristen Stoyanov |
Reading and Writing Workshop Basics |
January 12, 2023 |
3 |
1 |
$200.00 |
(Where possible, these stipends will be funded by Title IIA.)
C.5. Use of Federal Funds
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves that all staff previously approved and to be approved for Warren Academy and for Warren inservice instruction to be funded by Title IIA where possible.
C.6. Approval to Create Positions
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves to create the following positions for 2022-2023 school year:
|
Location |
Position |
Full-Time Equivalent |
|
MH |
1:1 Preschool Paraprofessional 08-35-08/boa |
32.5 |
|
MH |
1:1 Preschool Paraprofessional 08-35-08/bob |
32.5 |
|
MH |
Preschool Teacher 02-35-19/boh |
1.0 |
C.7. Retirement/Resignation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the retirement/resignations
of the following staff:
|
Name |
Position |
Location |
Retirement/ Resignation |
Dates of Service |
|
Benedicto Frech |
Custodian 04-30-10/alw |
CS |
Resignation |
January 16, 2018 through November 18, 2022 |
C.8. Nursing Plans
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the 2022-2023 Nursing Plans for Angelo L. Tomaso School, Central School, Mt. Horeb School, Woodland School and Warren Middle School.
C.9. Leave Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following leave requests:
|
Employee ID |
Paid/Unpaid |
|
#1952 |
FMLA - November 1, 2022 through on or about November 28, 2022 (paid) |
|
#3344 |
FMLA - November 18, 2022 through January 2, 2023 (paid) |
|
#1194 |
FMLA - November 29, 2022 through on or about January 20, 2023 (paid) |
C.10. Parent Teacher Conference Coverage
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves necessary compensation for parent teacher conference front office coverage on November 7 and 8, 2022, not to exceed $500.
C.11. Long Term Substitute
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following individual as a Long Term Substitute:
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Name |
Effective Date |
Replacing Employee # |
|
Lois Wagner |
November 29, 2022 through on or about January 20, 2023 |
#1194 |
C.12. Special Education Service Provider List
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Service Provider rate change for the 2022-2023 school year:
|
Name |
Rate |
|
Center for Child & Family Development |
From $875 to $1,500 - Psychiatric Evaluation with written report |
D. Policy
D.1. Policies – First Reading
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the first reading of the following policy:
|
Number |
Name |
New/Revision |
Source of Changes |
|
P5512 |
Harassment, Intimidation, or Bullying |
R |
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).
● Ms. Sara Byrne, Mountainview Road - Spoke on the rezoning plan.
On motion by Ms. Keller to close public commentary, seconded by Mr. Weinstein, the motion was approved by a 6-0 voice vote.
XVI. Executive Session
● At 8:19 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:
a collective bargaining agreement and/or negotiations related to it
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 Mr. Weinstein and approved by unanimous voice vote.
Mrs. DiMaggio left the meeting at 8:19 p.m.
On motion by Ms. Brezee, seconded by Mr. Croson, the Board reconvened in open session at 9:03 p.m.
XVII. Adjourn
On motion by Mr. Brezee, seconded by Ms. Keller, the meeting was adjourned at 9:04 p.m.
Minutes submitted by,
Christopher Heagele
Board Secretary
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