Minutes for March 20, 2023
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THE WARREN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION
MINUTES –REGULAR MEETING
Monday, March 20, 2023
6:30 p.m.
A regular business meeting of the Board of Education was held this day at the Woodland School, 114 Stirling Road. The public was welcome to attend in person or virtually through the online Zoom platform. The following is a record of that meeting.
I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:30 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 9, 2023. This notice was on that date posted on the bulletin board in the Township Office, sent to the Courier News and TAPinto Warren, and filed with the Township Clerk of the Township of 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: Mehul Desai, Natalie Feuchtbaum, Laura Keller, Scott Otto, Stephen Toor, Ryan Valentino, Todd Weinstein, Patricia Zohn and David Brezee
Absent:
Also Present: Dr. Matthew Mingle, Superintendent, Christopher Heagele, Board Secretary, and members of the public and press.
IV. Minutes
● Mrs. Zohn moved the following:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the public and private minutes of the February 27, 2023 Board Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Ms Keller and approved by a 9-0 roll-call vote.
V. Correspondence and Information
Dr. Mingle reported on received correspondence.
· 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 |
4 |
· Fire Drills
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| February 15 | February 14 | February 10 | February 15 | February 10 |
· Security Drills
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| February 24 | February 17 | February 27 | February 9 | February 16 |
| Bomb Threat/Hold | Bomb Threat/Hold | Bomb Threat/Hold | Bomb Threat/Hold | Bomb Threat/Hold |
VI. President's Remarks - Mr. David Brezee
Mr. Brezee welcomed all board members and the public to Woodland School.
Mr. Brezee described his experience at Woodland School on Read Across America Day.
Mr. Brezee welcomed the new staff members listed in agenda. (Item C.1.)
Mr. Brezee thanked Warren Baseball and Softball Inc. for their donation. (Item B.6.)
VII. Superintendent’s Remarks - Dr. Matthew Mingle
Dr. Mingle thanked all participants on Read Across America Day for their help and support.
Dr. Mingle congratulated the 6th Grade Mock Trial Team on their First Place finish.
VIII. Presentations
● Woodland School Student Feature - Mr. Jeff Heaney introduced the Woodland School Student Feature and Amanda McGrath, Librarian and two students who made brief presentations to the Board.
● Tentative Budget Presentation - Mr. Chris Heagele presented the 2023-2024 tentative budget.
IX. Discussion
None
X. Committee Reports
● Curriculum, Communications, and Technology Committee - March 14, 2023
○ Ryan Valentino - Chair, Mehul Desai, Natalie Feuchtbaum, Todd Weinstein:
Mr. Valentino reported that the committee met on March 14. Discussion included the 8th grade trip and upcoming revisions to the health curriculum.
● Finance, Operations, and Security Committee - March 6, 2023
○ Patricia Zohn - Chair, David Brezee, Scott Otto, Ryan Valentino - Mrs. Zohn reported that the Finance Committee met to discuss a ROD grant application for State assistance on the HVAC units in the Warren Middle School Science Labs. The committee also discussed the 2023-2024 Budget. Mrs. Zohn thanked the district administration, Finance Committee, and Board members for their time in reviewing and commenting on the budget. The next meeting is scheduled for April 17.
● Personnel and Negotiations Committee - February 27, 2023
○ Laura Keller - Chair, David Brezee, Todd Weinstein
Ms. Keller reported the committee met on February 27. The committee discussed Superintendent Evaluation, Committee Goals and discussed office schedules for the summer.
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;
- When the Board of Education is conducting its meetings either virtually or in a hybrid environment, members of the public may also submit comments no later than 9:00 AM the day of the board meeting via email to BA@warrentboe.org or hardcopy mail to the district office.
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. Shefali Tejani, Aspen Court - Commented on the possible removal of Zoom for board meetings.
● Mr. Mark Bisci, Winding Ridge Way - Commented on the 2023-2024 budget and thanked the board for its work on the budget.
On motion by Mr. Weinstein to close public commentary, seconded by Mr. Valetino, the motion was approved by a 9-0 voice vote.
XII. Items for Board Consideration/Action
Ms. Keller asked for discussion on consent item A.3.
Ms. Keller began the discussion on Curriculum Goals and had a question about the implementation of the final goal.
Mr. Valentino spoke on behalf of the committee, and gave his perspective on the intent of the goal by providing an opportunity for community feedback.
The Board decided to modify the wording of the goal to make the intent more clear.
On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Ms. Keller, the consent items A.1., A.2., A.3. (as modified), B.1., through B.7., C.1., through C.10., and D.1., were approved by a 9-0 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 February 27, 2023.
A.2. Tuition Contract
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following tuition contract with the parents of:
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Student |
School |
Dates |
Monthly Revenue |
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#701099 |
Central |
August 31, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
$442.00 |
A.3. Curriculum and Technology Committee Goals
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the revised Curriculum and Technology Committee goals for the 2022-2023 School
Year:
● Support the implementation of year three strategic plan priorities that focus on Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology:
○ 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.
● Recommend a Health and Physical Education curriculum for Board approval that complies with state standards and follows an opportunity for community feedback.
B. Finance/Operations/Transportation
B.1. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the month of March 2023 in the amount of $5,204,376.16.
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 February 2023.
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on February 28, 2023
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FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
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(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$12,109,462.50 |
$1,484,579.02 |
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(10) General Current Expense |
$0 |
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(11) Current Expense |
$728,612.04 |
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(12) Capital Outlay |
$76,993.03 |
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(13) Special Schools |
$4,551.60 |
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(20) Special Revenue Fund |
($66,807.70) |
$626,406.05 |
$0.00 |
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(30) Capital Projects Fund |
$726,845.88 |
($1,685,265.59) |
($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 |
$12,769,680.09 |
($248,702.87) |
($168,688.24) |
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Wealth Mgmt - Capital Reserve |
$9,000,000.00 |
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Wealth Mgmt - Operating |
$500,000.00 |
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Wealth Mgmt - Capital Projects |
$7,607,000.00 |
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TOTAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT |
$17,107,000.00 |
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(60) Milk Fund |
$16,913.98 |
($27,900.00) |
$14,113.49 |
|
(61) Juice and Water Fund |
$42,602.87 |
($18,547.77) |
$48,174.64 |
|
TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS |
$59,516.85 |
(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 February 2023
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. |
11-000-216-320-030-08-00 |
Speech - Purchased Services - CS |
11-190-100-320-030-03-99 |
Purchased Prof. Educational Svcs. - CS |
$500 |
|
2. |
11-000-216-320-030-08-00 |
Speech - Purchased Services - CS |
11-190-100-610-030-03-99 |
Instructional Supplies - CS |
$2,625 |
|
3. |
11-000-216-320-035-08-00 |
Speech - Purchased Services - MHS |
11-190-100-610-030-03-99 |
Instructional Supplies - CS |
$1,875 |
|
4. |
11-000-216-320-035-08-00 |
Speech - Purchased Services - MHS |
11-190-100-610-035-04-99 |
Instructional Supplies - MHS |
$1,375 |
|
5. |
11-000-216-320-050-08-00 |
Speech - Purchased Services - WS |
11-190-100-610-035-04-99 |
Instructional Supplies - MHS |
$3,125 |
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6. |
11-000-230-630-000-01-00 |
BOE - Meeting Supplies |
11-000-230-610-000-11-01 |
Administration - Supplies |
$200 |
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7. |
11-000-266-610-000-09-02 |
Security - Supplies - District |
11-000-261-610-030-09-03 |
Maintenance Supplies - CS |
$1,500 |
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8. |
11-000-270-420-000-10-00 |
Transportation - Repair & Maintenance |
11-000-270-161-000-10-02 |
Transportation - Special Ed - Sub Drivers |
$4,500 |
|
9. |
11-000-270-512-030-03-99 |
Field Trip Transportation - CS |
11-190-100-320-030-03-99 |
Purchased Prof. Educational Svcs. - CS |
$87 |
|
10. |
11-000-270-512-035-04-99 |
Field Trip Transportation - MHS |
11-190-100-320-035-04-99 |
Purchased Prof. Educational Svcs. - MHS |
$56 |
|
11. |
11-000-270-512-040-05-99 |
Field Trip Transportation - ALT |
11-190-100-610-040-05-99 |
Instructional Supplies - ALT |
$69 |
|
12. |
11-000-270-512-050-06-99 |
Field Trip Transportation - WS |
11-190-100-320-050-06-99 |
Purchased Prof. Educational Svcs. - WS |
$100 |
|
13. |
11-000-270-580-000-10-00 |
Workshops & Travel - Transportation |
11-000-270-161-000-10-02 |
Transportation - Special Ed - Sub Drivers |
$20 |
|
14. |
11-150-100-320-033-08-00 |
Home Instruction - Services - MS |
11-190-100-610-033-07-99 |
Instructional Supplies - MS |
$10,000 |
|
15. |
11-150-100-320-033-08-00 |
Home Instruction - Services - MS |
11-190-100-610-035-04-99 |
Instructional Supplies - MHS |
$500 |
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16. |
11-150-100-320-033-08-00 |
Home Instruction - Services - MS |
11-190-100-610-040-05-99 |
Instructional Supplies - ALT |
$4,400 |
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17. |
11-190-100-800-030-03-99 |
Field Trip Admission - CS |
11-190-100-320-030-03-99 |
Purchased Prof. Educational Svcs. - CS |
$847 |
|
18. |
11-190-100-800-035-04-99 |
Field Trip Admission - MHS |
11-190-100-320-035-04-99 |
Purchased Prof. Educational Svcs. - MHS |
$545 |
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19. |
11-190-100-800-040-05-99 |
Field Trip Admission - ALT |
11-190-100-610-040-05-99 |
Instructional Supplies - ALT |
$666 |
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20. |
11-190-100-800-050-06-99 |
Field Trip Admission - WS |
11-190-100-320-050-06-99 |
Purchased Prof. Educational Svcs. - WS |
$968 |
|
21. |
11-216-100-500-035-08-00 |
PSD - Other Purchased Services - MHS |
11-214-100-500-030-08-00 |
Autism - Other Purchases Services - CS |
$62 |
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22. |
11-219-100-320-033-08-00 |
Special Ed-Home Instruction-Services-MS |
11-190-100-320-050-06-99 |
Purchased Prof. Educational Svcs. - WS |
$390 |
|
23. |
11-219-100-320-033-08-00 |
Special Ed-Home Instruction-Services-MS |
11-190-100-610-040-05-99 |
Instructional Supplies - ALT |
$600 |
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24. |
11-219-100-320-033-08-00 |
Special Ed-Home Instruction-Services-MS |
11-190-100-610-050-06-99 |
Instructional Supplies - WS |
$4,610 |
B.4. 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 |
|
Chris Heagele |
District |
New Jersey Association of School Business Officials Annual Conference |
Atlantic City |
June 2023 |
$967 |
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.5. Adoption of the 2023-2024 Tentative Budget
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the tentative 2023-2024 Warren Township School District Budget and approves the tentative budget for submission to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for Somerset County for review.
The tentative budget includes sufficient funds to provide curriculum and instruction which will enable all students to achieve the New Jersey Student Learning Standards and is in compliance with N.J.S.A. 18A and N.J.A.C Title 6 and 6A.
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Proposed 2023-2024 Budget |
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Appropriations: |
Revenue: |
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Fund 10 |
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Operating Budget |
$48,986,669 |
State Aid: General Fund |
$3,172,886 |
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Deposit to Capital Reserve |
$500 |
Tax Levy: General Fund |
$44,637,192 |
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Capital Outlay |
$28,700 |
Other Revenues |
$978,194 |
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Summer School |
$356,403 |
Fund Balance |
$584,000 |
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HVAC Project (ROD) |
$879,700 |
Transfer from Cap Res (ROD) |
$879,700 |
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Transfer to Fund 40 |
$6,084,781 |
Transfer from Cap Res (Debt) |
$6,084,781 |
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FUND 10 TOTAL |
$56,336,753 |
FUND 10 TOTAL |
$56,336,753 |
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Fund 20 |
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Special Revenue Appropriations |
$443,541 |
Grants - Local |
$21,000 |
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Grants - Federal |
$422,541 |
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Fund 40 |
$9,219,636 |
Fund 40 |
$9,219,636 |
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GRAND TOTAL |
$65,999,930 |
GRAND TOTAL |
$65,999,930 |
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FURTHER RESOLVED, the tentative budget includes an increase in the tax levy which utilizes an enrollment adjustment of $1,770, 286 and an inflation adjustment of $751,421 (partial allowable amount only), as allowed by law, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, per NJAC 6A:23B-1.2(b), the tentative budget provides for a maximum expenditure amount that may be allotted for travel and expense reimbursement. The 2023-2024 tentative budget includes a maximum travel appropriation of $125,000. The School Business Administrator shall track and record these costs to insure that the maximum amount is not exceeded, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, a Board of Education may, and this Board does, establish, for regular district business travel only, an annual school year threshold of $1,500 per staff member where prior Board approval shall not be required for regular business travel, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Education hereby establishes April 24, 2023 as the date for the Public Hearing on the budget and authorizes the Superintendent and Board Secretary, after approval by the Executive County Superintendent of Schools, to advertise the budget and the budget hearing as required by law.
B.6. Donation - Warren Baseball and Softball, Inc.
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts, with gratitude, a donation not to exceed $3,850 to pay for improvements to the softball field located at Central School.
B.7. ROD Grant Application
RESOLVED, that the Warren Township Board of Education, in the County of Somerset, New Jersey authorizes Parette Somjen Architects to submit all necessary plans and paperwork to the Department of Education to serve as an application to the Office of School Facilities and an amendment to the District’s Long Range Facility Plan; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, these projects shall each be a “Regular Operating District Grant” project and the Board of Education is seeking State funding but will fund the remaining portion of the Project through the District’s Capital Reserve Account.
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Location of Projection |
Description of Project |
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Warren Middle School 100 Old Stirling Road, Warren, NJ 07059 |
Science Lab HVAC Upgrades |
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 |
|
Lauren Mansour |
1:1 Paraprofessional 27.5 hrs 08-35-98/bop |
MH |
N/A |
1 |
$23,627 |
March 20, 2023 through June 30, 2023 |
No |
New Position |
|
Elsa Gonzalez |
Custodian (night) 04-50-10/anl |
WS |
N/A |
N/A |
$43,680 |
On or about April 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023 |
No |
To replace employee #1928 |
C.2. Leave Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following leave requests:
|
Employee ID |
Paid/Unpaid |
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#3327 |
FMLA - August 28, 2023 through August 29, 2023 (paid) NJFLA - August 30, 2023 through November 17, 2023 (unpaid) Extended Leave - November 20, 2023 through January 2, 2024 (unpaid) |
|
#2047 |
FMLA - March 30, 2023 through on or about April 24, 2023 (paid) |
C.3. Personnel, Negotiations, and Communication Committee Goals
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the revised Personnel, Negotiations, and Communication Committee goals for the 2022-2023 School
Year:
● Negotiate a successor collective bargaining agreement with the Warren Township Administrators Association.
● Review and advise on Superintendent recommendations for adjustments to nonaligned staff compensation.
● Conduct the Superintendent evaluation process.
● Draft a communications/messaging strategy for key community topics.
C.4. Special Education Service Provider List
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following addition to the Service Provider List for the 2022-2023 school year:
|
Name |
Rate |
|
Caring Cove |
-$600 Selective Mutism Diagnostic Evaluation -$600 Behavioral Evaluation -$600 Psychological Diagnostic Evaluation -$300 60-Minute School Observation with Recommendations -$300 60-Minute Feedback Session -$450 90-Minute Teacher Training in Selective Mutism Techniques -$450 90-Minute Teacher Training in Behavioral Management Techniques -$225-$300/hr Selective Mutism Live-Teacher Coaching and Consultation |
|
InSite Health |
Psychiatric Care and Teletherapy -$350 per new patient (90 minute visit) -$125 per established patient (30 minute session) -$200 per hour family sessions -$1,200 IEP Psychiatric evaluation |
C.5. Compacted Schedule for Summer 2023
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a four-day compacted
work schedule for Summer 2023, from the week of July 3rd, up to and including the week of August 14th.
C.6. Retirement/Resignation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the retirement/resignations
of the following staff:
|
Name |
Position |
Location |
Retirement/ Resignation |
Dates of Service |
|
Gina Berry |
Secretary 03-33-07/aht |
WMS |
Resignation |
July 1, 2018 through March 31, 2023 |
|
Karen Amundsen |
Classroom Paraprofessional |
WMS |
Retirement |
August 29, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
|
Carla Annese |
Special Education Teacher 02-35-19/avf 02-35-19/ack |
MH |
Retirement |
September 1, 2002 through December 31, 2023 |
C.7. 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 Paraprofessional 08-35-08/bop |
27.5 |
C.8. Approval to Abolish Positions
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves to abolish the following positions for 2022-2023 school year:
|
Location |
Position |
Full-Time Equivalent |
|
MH |
1:1 Paraprofessional 08-35-08/bop |
32.5 |
C.9. Custodial Substitute
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following as a Substitute Custodian for the 2022-2023 school year at the approved substitute custodian pay rate.
|
Name |
|
Daniel Mulleavey |
C.10. 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 |
Notes |
|
Faye Spieler |
April 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023 |
Guidance Secretary, WMS 03-33-07/abk |
School Secretary, WMS 03-33-07/aht |
To replace employee #3319 |
D. Policy
D.1. Bylaws and Policies – Second Reading
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the second reading and adoption of the following bylaws and policies:
|
Number |
Name |
New/Revision |
Source of Changes |
|
B0155 |
Board Committees |
R |
Board |
|
B0152 |
Board Officers |
R |
SEA |
|
B0161 |
Call, Adjournment and Cancellation |
R |
SEA |
|
B0162 |
Notice of Board Meetings |
R |
SEA |
|
P2423 |
Bilingual and ESL Education |
R |
SEA |
|
P2425 |
Emergency Virtual or Remote Instruction |
R |
SEA |
|
P5200 |
Attendance |
R |
SEA |
|
P8140 |
Student Enrollments |
R |
SEA |
|
P8330 |
Student Records |
R |
SEA |
XIII. Unfinished Business
None
XIV. New Business
● Zoom Access to Board Meetings
Mr. Valentino started the conversation by stating that he wants the opportunity for Board members to attend via Zoom with reasonable and legitimate reasons.
Dr. Mingle clarified on the legality of the proposal. He stated that it is legal, but also cautioned that the practice might be best for public meetings only, and not executive session.
Mrs. Zohn stated that she did not want quorums to depend on Zoom participation.
Ms. Keller asked who makes the judgment on whether something is legitimate. Mrs. Zohn stated that she feels it should be self-policed by the individual board member.
Mr. Brezee tasked Dr. Mingle and the administration to get a legal review and place a proposal for implementation on the next board agenda.
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).
On motion by Mr. Weinstein to close public commentary, seconded by Mr. Otto, the motion was approved by a 9-0 voice vote.
XVI. Adjourn
On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mr. Valetino, the meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Minutes submitted by,
Christopher Heagele
Board Secretary
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