Minutes for April 24, 2023
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A regular business meeting of the Board of Education was held this day at the Mt. Horeb School, 80 Mt. Horeb 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 6:31 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: 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.
Mr. Mehul Desai arrived at 6:36 p.m.
IV. Executive Session
● At 6:33 p.m. Mrs. Zohn 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 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 Ms. Keller and approved by unanimous voice vote.
Mr. Desai arrived at 6:36 p.m.
V. Motion to return to Open Session
On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mr. Valentino, the Board reconvened in open session at 7:00 p.m.
VI. Minutes
● Mrs. Zohn moved the following:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the public minutes of the March 20, 2023 Board Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Ms. Keller and approved by a 9-0 roll-call vote.
VII. Correspondence and Information
Dr. Mingle reported on Board correspondence and emails and HIB & Suspension Reports as reported below.
· HIB Information
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Total # of Investigations: |
Total # of Determined Bullying Incidents: |
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4 |
1 |
· Suspension Report
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In School: |
Out of School: |
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3 |
2 |
· Fire Drills
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| March 22 | March 17 | March 22 | March 22 | March 9 |
· Security Drills
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| March 30 | March 21 | March 27 | March 6 | March 13 |
| Lockdown | Lockdown | Lockdown | Lockdown | Lockdown |
| Active Shooter | Active Shooter | Active Shooter | Active Shooter | Active Shooter |
VIII. President's Remarks - Mr. David Brezee
Mr. Brezee thanked the Board and Administration for attending the Warren Township Eid al-Fitr celebration.
Mr. Brezee thanked Mi La’s Debut School of Music for their donation (Item B.7.).
Mr. Brezee welcomed the new staff members listed in the agenda. (Items C.1., C.2., C.3., and C.5.).
Mr. Brezee congratulated Ms. Margaret Johnson on her retirement and thanked Dr. Derek Ressa for his service to the district and congratulated him on his new opportunity (Item C.4.).
IX. Superintendent’s Remarks - Dr. Matthew Mingle
Dr. Mingle congratulated Warren Middle School on winning the recent State Math Championship.
Dr. Mingle gave congratulations to Warren Middle School on a strong finish in the recent National Geography Championships.
X. Presentations
● Mt. Horeb School Student Feature - Mr. Cook introduced Mt. Horeb Student Feature, Preschool Pals.
● Special Recognition - Mt. Horeb School Response to Motor Vehicle Accident. Mr. Brezee introduced the Warren Township Police to discuss the Mt. Horeb School response to a February 23, 2023 motor vehicle accident. The response was life saving and deserving of special recognition.
Mr. Brezee presented Nurse Doris Zanchelli and Principal Scott Cook with Certificates of Appreciation.
XI. Discussion
● NJSBA Delegate Assembly Resolutions - Mr. Brezee announced that the next NJSBA meeting is on May 13. There are no resolutions to discuss at this time.
XII. Committee Reports
● Curriculum, Communications, and Technology Committee - March 20, 2023
○ Ryan Valentino - Chair, Mehul Desai, Natalie Feuchtbaum, Todd Weinstein:
Mr. Valentino reported on the March 20 meeting which discussed upcoming updates of the school’s curriculum. A public session was also held on April 17.
● Finance, Operations, and Security Committee - April 17, 2023
○ Patricia Zohn - Chair, David Brezee, Scott Otto, Ryan Valentino - Mrs. Zohn reported that the committee met on April 17. Mrs. Zohn reported on the district’s progress on school lunch. She reported that the district is currently looking at two alternatives, an SFA to SFA relationship with a neighboring district or a commercial vendor to provide lunch during the 2023/2024 school year. The committee also discussed kitchen construction options. The committee also received and discussed a summary of the security presentations done by the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office (SCPO). The committee also discussed end of year projections for the 23/24 school year. Finally, the committee recommended the approval of Fire Alarm and HVAC construction bids.
● Personnel and Negotiations Committee - None
○ Laura Keller - Chair, David Brezee, Todd Weinstein
XIII. Budget Hearing
A budget hearing was held with no public comment.
On motion by Ms. Keller to close budget hearing commentary, seconded by Mr. Valetino, the motion was approved by a 9-0 voice vote.
XIV. 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).
● Mr. Philip Jones - WTEA Vice President, wanted to congratulate Mt. Horeb School staff in response to the accident. Also, congratulations to Mt. Horeb School staff on Preschool Pals program.
On motion by Mr. Weinstein to close public commentary, seconded by Mr. Otto, the motion was approved by a 9-0 voice vote.
XII. Items for Board Consideration/Action
Prior to board action. Dr. Mingle commented the following:
● Congratulations to Marcela Stefanikova on the acquisition of her CDL (Item C.11.).
● Mentioned Items C.13. and C.14. are positional moves for the 2023-24 school year.
● Item C.4., congratulated Dr. Derek Ressa on his new position.
● Item C.15., welcomed Ms. Molly Lange as the new Director of Special Services.
On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Ms. Keller, the consent items A.1., through A.6., B.1., through B.11., C.1., through C.14., D.1., and D.2., were approved by a 8-0-1 roll-call vote. (Mr. Brezee abstained.)
On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Ms. Keller, the consent item C.15., (as modified), was approved by a 9-0 roll-call vote.
The Superintendent recommends that it be:
A.1. HIB Report
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the HIB Report submitted by the Superintendent for the period ending on March 20, 2023.
A.2. 2022-2023 Calendar
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the revised 2022-2023 calendar.
A.3. Home Instruction
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the home instruction for the following students at a rate of $50 per hour:
|
Student |
School |
Start Date |
Amount |
|
#2725435926 |
Middle |
April 28, 2023 |
Not to exceed $2,400 |
|
#6281561638 |
Woodland |
May 2, 2023 |
Not to exceed $1,000 |
A.4. Tuition Contract
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following tuition contract with the parents of:
|
Student |
School |
Dates |
Monthly Revenue |
|
#700119 |
Mt. Horeb |
August 31, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
$442.00 |
A.5. Bedside Instruction
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves additional bedside instruction as follows:
|
Students |
Vendor |
Amount |
|
#5308770314 |
Stepping Forward Counseling Center |
Not to exceed $6,000 |
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#3816114245 |
Stepping Forward Counseling Center |
Not to exceed $8,000 |
|
#8784618692 |
Silvergate Prep |
Not to exceed $960 |
A.6. Fieldwork Site
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a School Counseling Internship Agreement with Seton Hall University from May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024, securing Warren Township as a fieldwork site to provide supervised clinical educational experiences in school counseling.
B. Finance/Operations/Transportation
B.1. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the month of April 2023 in the amount of $4,881,615.05.
B.2. Board Secretary's and Treasurer's Report
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the report of the secretary for the month March 2023
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on March 31, 2023
|
FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
|
(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$7,509,211.25 |
$1,484,579.02 |
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(10) General Current Expense |
$0 |
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(11) Current Expense |
$758,305.61 |
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(12) Capital Outlay |
$76,316.03 |
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(13) Special Schools |
$4,551.60 |
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(20) Special Revenue Fund |
$34,796.16 |
$614,649.58 |
$0.00 |
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(30) Capital Projects Fund |
$1,576,845.88 |
($1,685,265.59) |
($1,653,267.26) |
|
(40) Debt Service Fund |
$179.41 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS |
$9,121,032.70 |
($231,442.77) |
($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 |
$6,765,097.95 |
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TOTAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT |
$16,265,097.95 |
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(60) Milk Fund |
$16,670.47 |
($27,900.00) |
$14,113.49 |
|
(61) Juice and Water Fund |
$40,966.87 |
($18,547.77) |
$48,174.64 |
|
TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS |
$57,637.34 |
(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 March 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 |
11-204-100-101-033-07-00 |
Salaries - LLD Teacher - MS |
$2,900 |
|
2. |
11-000-216-320-033-08-00 |
Speech - Purchased Services - MS |
11-204-100-101-033-07-00 |
Salaries - LLD Teacher - MS |
$2,300 |
|
3. |
11-000-216-320-035-08-00 |
Speech - Purchased Services - MHS |
11-204-100-101-033-07-00 |
Salaries - LLD Teacher - MS |
$2,900 |
|
4. |
11-000-216-320-040-08-00 |
Speech - Purchased Services - ALT |
11-204-100-101-033-07-00 |
Salaries - LLD Teacher - MS |
$2,300 |
|
5. |
11-000-216-320-050-08-00 |
Speech - Purchased Services - WS |
11-204-100-101-033-07-00 |
Salaries - LLD Teacher - MS |
$2,900 |
|
6. |
11-000-219-390-033-08-00 |
CST - Other Purchased Prof. Svcs. - MS |
11-204-100-101-033-07-00 |
Salaries - LLD Teacher - MS |
$10,000 |
|
7. |
11-000-219-390-035-08-00 |
CST - Other Purchased Prof. Svcs. - MHS |
11-204-100-101-033-07-00 |
Salaries - LLD Teacher - MS |
$10,000 |
|
8. |
11-000-223-600-030-12-00 |
Staff Training Supplies - CS |
11-000-223-580-030-12-00 |
Workshops & Travel - Staff Training- CS |
$308 |
|
9. |
11-000-223-600-033-12-00 |
Staff Training Supplies - MS |
11-000-223-580-030-12-00 |
Workshops & Travel - Staff Training- CS |
$308 |
|
10. |
11-000-223-600-035-12-00 |
Staff Training Supplies - MHS |
11-000-223-580-030-12-00 |
Workshops & Travel - Staff Training- CS |
$308 |
|
11. |
11-000-223-600-040-12-00 |
Staff Training Supplies - ALT |
11-000-223-580-030-12-00 |
Workshops & Travel - Staff Training- CS |
$308 |
|
12. |
11-000-223-600-050-12-00 |
Staff Training Supplies - WS |
11-000-223-580-030-12-00 |
Workshops & Travel - Staff Training- CS |
$308 |
|
13. |
11-000-230-610-000-01-00 |
Administration - Supplies |
11-000-230-331-000-01-00 |
Legal Services |
$2,000 |
|
14. |
11-000-251-580-000-00-00 |
Travel - Business Office |
11-000-251-330-000-01-00 |
Business Office - Professional Services |
$525 |
|
15. |
11-000-251-580-000-00-00 |
Travel - Business Office |
11-000-251-592-000-01-00 |
Business Office - Miscellaneous Services |
$500 |
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16. |
11-000-270-420-000-10-00 |
Transportation - Repair and Maintenance |
11-000-262-420-000-09-43 |
Equipment Repairs |
$4,500 |
|
17. |
11-000-270-512-033-07-99 |
Field Trip Transportation - MS |
11-190-100-610-033-07-99 |
Instructional Supplies - MS |
$9,680 |
|
18. |
11-000-270-615-000-10-00 |
Transportation - Supplies |
11-000-262-100-000-09-10 |
Salaries - Maintenance |
$3,000 |
|
19. |
11-190-100-610-040-05-99 |
Instructional Supplies - ALT |
11-190-100-320-040-05-99 |
Purchased Prof. Educational Svcs. - ALT |
$200 |
|
20. |
11-190-100-800-033-07-99 |
Field Trip Admission - MS |
11-190-100-320-033-07-99 |
Purchased Prof. Educational Svcs. - MS |
$3,007 |
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21. |
11-190-100-800-033-07-99 |
Field Trip Admission - MS |
11-190-100-610-033-07-99 |
Instructional Supplies - MS |
$6,878 |
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22. |
12-000-262-730-000-09-00 |
Operating & Maintenance Equipment |
11-000-261-610-040-09-05 |
Maintenance Supplies - ALT |
$4,524 |
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 |
|
Matthew Mingle |
District |
New Jersey Association of School Administrators |
Atlantic City |
May 17, 18 & 19, 2023 |
$523 |
|
William Kimmick |
District |
New Jersey Association of School Administrators |
Atlantic City |
May 17, 18 & 19, 2023 |
$539 |
|
Derek Ressa |
District |
New Jersey Association of School Administrators |
Atlantic City |
May 17, 18 & 19, 2023 |
$995 |
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. Acceptance of School Security Grant Award
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the School Security Grant from the New Jersey Department of Education, for which the district’s allocation is $88,259. Proceeds of this grant were used for the construction of a security vestibule at Central School.
B.6. Joint Agreements between UCESC and Warren BOE
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves entering into the following joint agreements between Union County Educational Services Commission (UCESC) and the Warren Township Board of Education for the 2023-2024 School Year:
● Coordinated Transportation Services agreement, dated July 1, 2023, with an administration fee of 4%.
B.7. Donation - Mi La’s Debut School of Music
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the donation of music books valued at $600 to be used at the Middle School.
B.8. Adoption of the 2023-2024 Budget
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the 2023-2024 Warren Township School District Budget as approved by the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for Somerset County. The 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 |
|
|
Deposit to Capital Reserve |
$500 |
Tax Levy: General Fund |
$44,637,192 |
|
|
Capital Outlay |
$28,700 |
Other Revenues |
$978,194 |
|
|
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, per NJAC 6A:23B-1.2(b), the budget provides for a maximum expenditure amount that may be allotted for travel and expense reimbursement. The 2023-2024 final 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 authorizes the Superintendent and Business Administrator to implement the 2023-2024 budget as hereby approved.
B.9. Approval of Fire Alarm Project
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 the Fire Alarm Project at Central School, Angelo L. Tomaso School, Mt. Horeb School, Woodland School and Warren Middle 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, April 11, 2023, the Board received the following bids from potential bidders in accordance with N.J.S.A.18A:18A-1, et seq.;
|
Vendor |
Base |
Alternate 1 |
Alternate 2 |
Total |
|
SAL Electric Company Inc. |
$1,545,079 |
$161,835 |
$86,126 |
$1,793,040 |
|
Haig’s Service Corp. |
$1,523,000 |
$266,400 |
$61,800 |
$1,851,200 |
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Seawolf Construction Corp. d/b/a Imperial Construction & Electric |
$1,673,600 |
$230,400 |
$82,000 |
$1,986,000 |
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Signal Electric Corp. |
$1,690,000 |
$145,000 |
$55,000 |
$1,890,000 |
WHEREAS, SAL Electric Company Inc.’s 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 SAL Electric Company Inc. for One million seven hundred ninety three thousand forty dollars ($1,793,040). This contract and all of the project’s professional and ancillary fees are to be paid from the district’s general fund monies.
B.10. Approval of HVAC Project
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 the HVAC Project at Central School, Woodland School and Warren Middle 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, April 11, 2023, the Board received the following bids from potential bidders in accordance with N.J.S.A.18A:18A-1, et seq.;
|
Vendor |
Base |
Alternate 1 |
Alternate 2 |
Total |
|
Thassian Mechanical Contracting Inc. |
$1,391,000 |
$312,000 |
$180,000 |
$1,883,000 |
|
UniTemp Mechanical Degrees, LLC |
$1,509,000 |
$495,800 |
$202,000 |
$2,206,800 |
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Centralpack Engineering Corp. |
$1,525,198 |
$308,082 |
$248,526 |
$2,081,806 |
|
EACM Corp. |
$1,598,000 |
$263,000 |
$214,000 |
$2,075,000 |
|
ACP Contracting Inc. |
$1,729,000 |
$308,000 |
$274,000 |
$2,311,000 |
|
AMCO Enterprises, Inc. |
$1,781,000 |
$351,000 |
$251,000 |
$2,383,000 |
WHEREAS, Thassian Mechanical Contracting’s 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 Thassian Mechanical Contracting for One million eight hundred eighty three thousand dollars ($1,883,000). 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. Sale of Obsolete Items
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education declares as obsolete the following items:
|
Description |
VIN/ID |
District Asset Tag |
|
|
1. |
2007 Dodge Caravan |
1D4GP25E47B239739 |
900749 |
|
2. |
2008 Ford F350 |
1FDWF37568EE21761 |
900737 |
|
3. |
Brushbull Brush Hog |
N/A |
N/A |
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the sale
or disposal of the listed equipment in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A:45 –
Sale of Property.
C. Personnel/Student Services
C.1. Employment for the 2022-2023 School Year
RESOLVED, upon recommendation from the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the following Personnel items including the emergent employment of the following employees (indicated by *) conditional upon the final approval by the New Jersey Department of Education The Board further authorizes the submission of an application for emergency hiring pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1, et. Seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:6.14.12, et. Seq., if applicable Staff members shall be paid in accordance with provisions in their collective bargaining agreement and/or in accordance with a schedule provided to all employees prior to the beginning of the contract or school year.
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Name |
Position/PCR |
Location |
Degree |
Step |
Salary |
Effective Date |
Tenure |
Discussion |
|
Darlene Villa |
1:1 Preschool 32.5 hrs per week Paraprofessional 08-35-08/bob |
MH |
N/A |
1 |
$27,923 |
April 17, 2023 through June 30, 2023 |
No |
New Position |
|
Gillian D’Ambrosio |
Guidance Secretary 03-33-07/aht |
WMS |
N/A |
3 |
$57,927 |
On or about May 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023 |
Yes |
To replace employee #3319 |
|
Christian Zagibaylo |
1:1 32.5 hrs per week Paraprofessional 08-40-08/bos |
ALT |
N/A |
1 |
$27,923 |
April 10, 2023 through June 30, 2023 |
No |
New Position |
|
Kathryn Magnier |
Preschool Classroom 30 hrs per week Paraprofessional 08-35-08/bne |
MH |
N/A |
1 |
$27,575 (with stipend) |
April 12, 2023 through June 30, 2023 |
No |
To replace employee #3717 |
C.2. Employment for the 2023-2024 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 |
|
Brittany Baillie |
Special Education Teacher |
ALT |
MA |
10-11 |
$78,813 |
August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
Yes |
New position |
|
Melanie Morales |
Grade 3 Teacher 02-50-22/blw |
WS |
BA |
3 |
$62,993 |
August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
Yes |
To replace employee #3584 |
|
Jaclyn Cohen |
Social Worker |
WMS |
MA |
10-11 |
$78,813 |
August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
Yes |
To replace employee #1140 |
|
Denisia Hogan |
Bus Monitor 12-00-24/bgy |
District |
N/A |
N/A |
$21,658 |
August 29, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
No |
To replace employee #3171 |
C.3. Substitute Teachers
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following to be appointed as substitute teachers for the 2022-2023 school year.
|
Name |
|
Sean McMahon |
|
Kyra Cox |
C.4. Retirement/Resignation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the retirement/resignations
of the following staff:
|
Name |
Position |
Location |
Retirement/ Resignation |
Dates of Service |
|
Matthew Gamage |
Grade 4 Teacher 02-50-22/blw |
WS |
Resignation |
August 30, 2021 through June 30, 2023 |
|
Derek Ressa |
Director of Special Services 10-00-03/ayf |
District |
Resignation |
July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2023 |
|
Margaret Johnson |
School Counselor 02-33-23/agx |
WMS |
Retirement |
October 29, 1997 through June 30, 2023 |
|
Josue Villatoro-Reyes |
Custodian 04-35-10/ajg |
MTH |
Resignation |
October 4, 2022 through May 18, 2023 (or sooner if a replacement is found) |
C5. Long Term Substitutes
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following individuals as Long Term Substitutes:
|
Name |
Effective Date |
Replacing Employee # |
|
Angela Arpino |
May 5, 2023 through June 16, 2023 or the last day of school |
#3321 |
|
Diane Moon |
March 6, 2023 through on or about May 1, 2023 |
#2529 |
|
Reilly Lazas |
On or about May 2, 2023 through June 16, 2023 or the last day of school |
#2529 |
|
Christen Cooper |
On or about May 1, 2023 through June 16, 2023 or the last day of school |
#3147 |
C.6. 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 |
|
The Uncommon Thread |
$1,600 For Functional Behavior Assessment in one setting with a written report . |
C.7. Compensatory Services
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following individuals to provide tutoring for special education students identified as eligible for Compensatory Services at the rate of $50 per hour not to exceed $2,700. Fully funded through ESSER III.
|
Name |
|
Christine Rzasa |
|
Jamie Sands |
|
Christine Agresti |
C.8. CPR / First Aid Instructor Stipends
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff as a CPR/First Aid Instructor. Each instructor will be reimbursed at the WTEA contract rate of $50 per hour. The total cost shall not exceed $1,600.00.
|
Course |
Staff Member |
Prep Hours |
Instructor Hours |
Cost Total |
|
First Aid* |
Jan Brennan |
2 |
4 |
$300 |
|
First Aid* |
Doris Zanchelli |
2 |
4 |
$300 |
|
First Aid |
Lisa Lontai |
2 |
2 |
$200 |
|
CPR* |
Jan Brennan |
2 |
4 |
$300 |
|
CPR* |
Doris Zanchelli |
2 |
4 |
$300 |
|
CPR |
Lisa Lontai |
2 |
2 |
$200 |
*(This motion supersedes the motion from February 27, 2023)
C.9. 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 |
|
Rebecca Hartman |
Child Study Team Evaluations-What to expect and how to interpret findings |
March 9, 2023 |
3 |
1 |
$200.00 |
|
Rebecca Hartman |
Understanding the Special Education IEP |
March 23, 2023 |
3 |
1 |
$200.00 |
|
Kristen Stoyanov |
Classroom Management |
April 13, 2023 |
1 |
1 |
$100.00 |
|
Cynthia Cassidy* |
Using Canva with your Students |
December 8, 2022 and February 9, 2023 |
4 |
2 |
$300.00 |
*(This motion supersedes the motion from October 17, 2022)
C.10. Leave Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following leave requests:
|
Employee ID |
Paid/Unpaid |
|
#3693 |
FMLA - September 26, 2023 through on or about October 17, 2023 (paid) FMLA - On or about October 18, 2023 through on or about November 8, 2023 (unpaid) NJFLA - November 13, 2023 through November 27, 2023 (unpaid) |
|
#1927 |
NJFLA - September 1, 2023 through November 22, 2023 (unpaid) |
|
#3534 |
FMLA - August 28, 2023 through on or about September 1, 2023 (paid) NJFLA - September 5, 2023 through November 22, 2023 (unpaid) |
|
#2139 |
FMLA - April 19, 2023 through on or about May 11, 2023 (paid) |
C.11. Transportation Driver
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following rate of pay for the 2022/2023 school year:
|
Name |
Bus Driver Rate |
|
Marcela Stefanikova |
$24.00 |
C.12. Appointment of Spring Sport Volunteer
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Spring Sport Volunteer.
|
Name |
Club |
|
Alex Romero |
Girls Softball |
C.13. Approval to Create Positions
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves to create the following positions for 2023-2024 school year:
|
Location |
Position |
Full-Time Equivalent |
|
Angelo L. Tomaso |
Grade 5 Teacher |
1.0 |
|
Angelo L. Tomaso |
Special Education Teacher |
2.0 |
|
Central |
Preschool Teacher |
3.0 |
|
Central |
Special Education Teacher |
1.0 |
|
Mt. Horeb |
Grade K Teacher |
1.0 |
|
Mt. Horeb |
Grade 1 Teacher |
1.0 |
|
Mt. Horeb |
Grade 2 Teacher |
1.0 |
|
Mt. Horeb |
Grade 3 Teacher |
1.0 |
|
Mt. Horeb |
Grade 4 Teacher |
1.0 |
|
Mt. Horeb |
Grade 5 Teacher |
1.0 |
|
Mt. Horeb |
Special Education Teacher |
2.0 |
|
Woodland |
Special Education Teacher |
1.0 |
|
Warren Middle School |
School Social Worker |
1.0 |
|
Transportation |
School Bus Driver |
1.0 |
|
Angelo L. Tomaso |
School Social Worker |
.25 |
|
Central |
School Social Worker |
.25 |
|
Mt. Horeb |
School Social Worker |
.25 |
|
Woodland |
School Social Worker |
.25 |
|
Total |
19 |
C.14. Approval to Abolish Positions
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves to abolish the following positions for 2023-2024 school year:
|
Location |
Position |
Full-Time Equivalent |
|
Angelo L. Tomaso |
Grade 1 Teacher |
1.0 |
|
Angelo L. Tomaso |
Grade 2 Teacher |
1.0 |
|
Angelo L. Tomaso |
Grade 4 Teacher |
1.0 |
|
Central |
Grade K Teacher |
1.0 |
|
Central |
Grade 1 Teacher |
1.0 |
|
Central |
Grade 3 Teacher |
1.0 |
|
Central |
Grade 4 Teacher |
1.0 |
|
Central |
Grade 5 Teacher |
1.0 |
|
Mt. Horeb |
Preschool Teacher |
3.0 |
|
Warren Middle School |
English Language Arts Teacher |
1.0 |
|
Warren Middle School |
Social Studies Teacher |
1.0 |
|
Warren Middle School |
Special Education Teacher |
2.0 |
|
Woodland |
Grade 1 Teacher |
1.0 |
|
Woodland |
Grade 5 Teacher |
1.0 |
|
District |
Social-Emotional Learning Specialist |
1.0 |
|
Warren Middle School |
School Social Worker |
.2 |
|
Warren Middle School |
Coordinator of Substance Abuse |
.8 |
|
Woodland |
School Social Worker |
.4 |
|
Central |
School Social Worker |
.4 |
|
Total |
21.6 |
C.15. Employment Contract - Director of Special Services
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the contract of employment dated April 24, 2023 between the Warren Township Board of Education and Molly Lange for the position of Director of Special Services for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. A copy of this contract is on file at the Board of Education office.
D. Policy
D.1. Policies – First Reading
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the first reading of the following policies:
|
Number |
Name |
New/Revision |
Source of Changes |
|
P0144 |
Board Member Orientation and Training |
R |
SEA |
|
P2520 |
Instructional Supplies |
R |
SEA |
|
P3217 |
Use of Corporal Punishment |
R |
SEA |
|
P4217 |
Use of Corporal Punishment |
N |
SEA |
|
P5305 |
Health Services Personnel |
R |
SEA |
|
P5308 |
Student Health Records |
R |
SEA |
|
P5310 |
Health Services |
R |
SEA |
|
P6112 |
Reimbursement of Federal and Other Grant Expenditures |
R |
SEA |
|
P6115.04 |
Federal Funds - Duplication of Benefits |
N |
SEA |
|
P6311 |
Contracts for Goods or Services Funded by Federal Grants |
N |
SEA |
|
P7440 |
School District Security |
R |
SEA |
|
P9140 |
Citizens Advisory Committees |
R |
SEA |
D.2. Policies – Abolish
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves to abolish the following policy:
|
Number |
Name |
Source of Changes |
|
P9100 |
Public Relations |
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. Isabel Manata - Green Valley Drive, Had a question on Food Service in 2023-2024 school year and inquired about the current year school calendar and final day of school.
● Ms. Heather Silver - Quail Run, Made comments on district communication.
● Ms. Nancy Andrews - WTEA President, Invited all to the WTEA blood drive scheduled for May 1, 2023.
● Ms. Jennifer Armao - Briarwood Drive East, Had a question on the school calendar and the Middle School Play.
On motion by Mr. Weinstein to close public commentary, seconded by Mr. Valentino, the motion was approved by a 9-0 voice vote.
Dr. Mingle addressed the following topics from public commentary:
● 2023/2024 school lunch alternatives
● District communication
Dr. Mingle also stated that the updated school calendar will be on the website tomorrow.
XIX. Executive Session
● At 7:59 p.m. Mrs. Zohn 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 15 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 Ms. Keller and approved by unanimous voice vote.
On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mr. Otto, the Board reconvened in open session at 8:10 p.m.
XVI. Adjourn
On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mr. Valentino, the meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
Minutes submitted by,
Christopher Heagele
Board Secretary
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