Minutes for May 15, 2023
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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.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 6:34 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:Laura Keller, Scott Otto, Ryan Valentino, Patricia Zohn and David Brezee
Absent:Natalie Feuchtbaum, Stephen Toor and Todd Weinstein
Also Present: Dr. Matthew Mingle, Superintendent, Christopher Heagele, Board Secretary, and members of the public and press.
Mehul Desai arrived at 6:44 p.m.
IV.Minutes
●Mrs. Zohn moved the following:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the public minutes of the April 24, 2023 Board Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Ms. Keller and approved by a 5-0 roll-call vote.
V.Correspondence and Information
Dr. Mingle reported on HIBs and board 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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0 |
1 |
·Fire Drills
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| April 13 | April 11 | April 24 | April 13 | April 13 |
·Security Drills
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| April 24 | April 18 | April 26 | April 20 | April 25 |
| Secure Animal Call | Lockdown | Non-Fire Evacuation | Non-Fire Evacuation | Non-Fire Evacuation |
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| April 18 | April 21 | April 21 | April 18 | April 25 |
| Bus Evacuation | Bus Evacuation | Bus Evacuation | Bus Evacuation | Bus Evacuation |
VI.ANNUAL ADOPTIONS
On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mr. Otto, the Annual Adoption consent items
1., through 7., were approved by a 5-0 roll-call vote.
The Superintendent recommends that it be:
1. Curriculum
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves adoption of the PK-8 curriculum guides, as aligned with NJ Student Learning Standards, for the 2023-2024 school year, with the exception of K-8 Health and Physical Education.
2. Textbooks
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves adoption of existing district textbooks for the 2023-2024 school year.
3. Service Appointments
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following appointments for the 2023-2024 school year:
a.The appointment of Christopher Heagele as Board Secretary of the Warren Township Board of Education.
b.The appointment of MaryGrace Suitovsky, Assistant Business Administrator, as Acting Board Secretary in the absence of the Board Secretary.
c.The appointment of Ruth Davies as Treasurer of School Monies for the Warren Township Board of Education through December 31, 2023.
d.The appointment of Christopher Heagele, Business Administrator, as Acting Treasurer of School Monies for the Warren Township Board of Education in the absence of Ruth Davies.
e.The appointment of Suplee, Clooney & Company as the auditing firm for the Warren Township Board of Education, at an annual cost of $29,150.
f.The appointment of Dr. Ronald Frank as District Medical Inspector, at a cost of $4,000.
g.The appointment of Molly Lange as the district’s Affirmative Action Officer, Title IX Coordinator, Anti-Bullying Coordinator, Homeless Liaison, 504 Officer and Surrogate Parent Coordinator.
h.The appointment of Melissa Smolenski as the district’s Preschool Administrator.
i.The appointment of Sean Convery as the district’s Website Accessibility Coordinator.
j.The appointment of Lance Riegler as the district’s Computer Security Officer.
k.The appointment of CBIZ-Centric as the district’s board and general liability insurance agent.
l.The appointment of Centric Benefits Consulting, Inc. as the district’s dental insurance broker.
m.The appointment of Michael Pate as the district’s Right to Know contact, AHERA representative, Integrated Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC), Safety and Health Designee, Indoor Air Quality Designee, Chemical Hygiene Officer, and Asbestos Management Officer.
n.The appointment of Christopher Heagele, Business Administrator, as the district’s Public Agency Compliance Officer (PACO), District Custodian of Records, and District Purchasing Agent.
o.The appointment of Daniel Lorimor, Christopher Heagele and Christine Smith as the district’s School Safety Specialists.
p.The appointment of AIG/VALIC, AXA/Equitable, Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. and Primerica as 403(b), 457(b) and Roth 403(b) plan providers.
q.The appointment of Phoenix Advisors, Bordentown, NJ as the district’s Financial Advisers and Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., Woodbridge, New Jersey as bond counsel legal services provider.
r.The appointment of AmeriFlex as the Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Account (DCA), and Commuter Reimbursement Account (CRA) provider.Cost is $65.40 per participant per year for FSA and/or DCA program participation, plus $840 per annum for FSA, DCA and COBRA program administration.
s.Independent Educational Evaluations
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education does hereby establish the maximum reasonable and customary rates for Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE) as per Policy 2468 as follows:
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Evaluation Type |
Rate |
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Speech and Language |
$800 |
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Occupational Therapy |
$700 |
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Physical Therapy |
$700 |
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Educational |
$700 |
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Psychological |
$700 |
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Neurodevelopmental |
$1,000 |
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Neurological |
$1,000 |
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Neuropsychological |
$5,000 |
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Psychiatric |
$900 |
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Assistive Technology Assessment |
$1,200 |
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Augmentative Communication Assessment |
$1,200 |
t.Evaluation Instruments
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education readopts district evaluation systems as follows:
●Kim Marshall Principal Evaluation system as evaluation system for building administrators as well as curriculum supervisors.
●Danielson Framework for Teaching as an evaluation system for the district's teaching staff.
●Reflective Practice Protocol for highly effective teaching staff members.
u.Substitute Pay
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Substitute Rates of Compensation and Incentive Programs:
●Substitute Teachers and Paraprofessionals - $132
●Substitute Nurses - $255
●Long Term Substitutes - $184
●Long Term Paraprofessionals - $158
4.Finance
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following:
a.The designation of the following bank as depository for district funds for 2023-2024, dependent on ongoing certification of approval by the Governmental Unit Deposit Protection Act: Peapack-Gladstone Bank.
b.Authorization for the Board Secretary to invest school funds in accordance with the limitations of State law and Board policy.
c.Authorization for the following persons to sign checks:
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Account Name |
Nbr. |
Signatory(s) |
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General Operating (Current) Account |
3 |
Treasurer of School Monies and/or Board Secretary and/orBoard President and/or Board Vice President |
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Salary Account |
1 |
Treasurer of School Monies or Board Secretary |
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Payroll Deduction Account |
1 |
Treasurer of School Monies or Board Secretary |
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Unemployment Account |
1 |
Board Secretary or Superintendent |
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Juice and Water Account |
1 |
Board Secretary or Superintendent |
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Milk Account |
1 |
Board Secretary or Superintendent |
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Flexible Spending Account |
1 |
Board Secretary or Superintendent |
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Middle School Student Activity Account |
2 |
Middle School Principal and/or Middle School Dean and/or Board Secretary |
d.The financial records of the school district shall be maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and all appropriations shall be recorded using the Chart of Accounts provided by the New Jersey Department of Education.
e.Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to make purchases of goods and services entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property (state contract), Ed-Data, Somerset County Cooperative Pricing System, Morris County Cooperative Pricing Council (MCCPC), Educational Services Commission of New Jersey, Hunterdon County ESC Cooperative Purchasing and Union County Cooperative Purchasing System.
f.Authorization, in recognition of Qualified Purchasing Agent status, of a bid threshold of $44,000 for Purchasing Agent Chris Heagele.
5. Petty Cash Accounts
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the establishment of the following petty cash accounts and the individual responsible for the account for 2023-2024:
a.Superintendent’s Office (Superintendent’s Secretary)$200
b.Buildings and Grounds/Transportation (Director of Operations)$200
c.Schools (Building Principals)$200 (each school)
d.Special Services (Director of Special Services)$100
e.Curriculum (Assistant Superintendent)$100
The maximum expenditure from each account for each purchase is $25.00.The School Business Administrator will review a summary of the disbursements on a semi-annual basis.
6. Organizational Charts
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the revised district’s organizational charts for the 2023-2024 school year:
●Administrative Organizational Chart
●Certificated Staff Organizational Chart
●Non-certificated Organizational Chart
7.Benefits
- RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the district’s participation in the Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier for the 2023-2024 school yearat the following rates:
●Single - $50.45 per month, $605.40 per annum
●2 Adult - $100.87 per month, $1,210.44 per annum
●Parent/Child - $113.46 per month, $1,361.52 per annum
●Family - $163.92 per month, $1,967.04 per annum
- RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the district’s participation in the School Employees Health Benefits Program and its premium schedule as published by the State of New Jersey, Department of the Treasury, Division of Pension and Benefits.
VII.Presentations
●Governor’s Educator of the Year Award Recognition - Each principal highlighted their 2022-2023 Governor Educator of the Year honorees.
■Angelo L. Tomaso School - Elena Marinello and Alison Hales
■Central School - Sara Kolesar and Emily Niclas
■Mt. Horeb School - Helen Moore and Deborah Yankowicz
■Woodland School - Jacqueline Fattell and John Tsihlas
■Middle School - Kristen Boni and Sarah Claxton
Mr. Desai arrived at 6:44 p.m.
●2022-2023 New Jersey Exemplary Educator Recognition Program Recipient
■Angelo L. Tomaso School - Sanjita Livingston
■Mt. Horeb School - Rebecca Maag
■Woodland School - Adam Yenish
VIII.President's Remarks – Mr. David Brezee
●Mr. Brezee reported on the recent Capstone presentations and recognized our teachers and staff.
●Mr. Brezee noted that Annual Adoptions, Item VI., 1. excludes Health & P.E. Curriculum.
●Mr. Brezee thanked ECMC Foundation (B.7.) and School Climate Change Pilot (B.11.) for their grant donations.
●Mr. Brezee recognized new staff (C.1.) and retired staff (C.5.).
IX.Superintendent’s Remarks – Dr. Matthew Mingle
●Dr. Mingle reported on the recent bus incident at Mt. Horeb School on May 11.
X.Discussion
None
XI.Committee Reports
●Curriculum and Technology Committee - No Meeting
○Ryan Valentino - Chair, Mehul Desai, Natalie Feuchtbaum, Todd Weinstein
●Finance, Operations, and Security Committee - May 8, 2023
○Patricia Zohn - Chair, David Brezee, Scott Otto, Ryan Valentino:
Mrs. Zohn reported that the committee met to discuss:
- Food Service, including a potential SAF to SAF relationship and a potential commercial vendor contract.
- Committee recommended approval of the Wetlands Study at Warren Middle School.
- The End of Year spending plan was discussed.
- Security plan discussion at next meeting on May 30th.
●Personnel, Negotiations, and Communications Committee - April 24, 2023
○Laura Keller - Chair, David Brezee, Stephen Toor, Todd Weinstein:
Ms. Keller reported that the committee met to discuss evaluations, new job descriptions, non-renewals, and upcoming negotiations sessions with the WTEA.
XII.Public Commentary (agenda items only)
Note on public input at BOE meetings: Board Policy #0167, adopted on June 18, 2018, provides for public participation in Board of Education meetings.Such participation is governed by the following rules:
- A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by an announcement of his/her name, address, and group affiliation, if applicable;
- Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to three minutes’ duration. If necessary, the public comment portion of the meeting may be extended fifteen minutes with Board approval;
- No participant may speak more than once on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard;
- All statements, questions, or inquiries shall be directed to the presiding officer and any questions or inquiries directed by a participant to another Board member shall be redirected to the presiding officer who shall determine if such statement, question, or inquiry shall be addressed by the presiding officer on behalf of the Board;
The portion of the meeting during which participation of the public is invited shall be limited to fifteen minutes (limit may be adjusted at the discretion of the presiding officer as circumstances dictate).
Mr. Michael Wood, Palmwood Way - Spoke about Mt. Horeb bus incident on May 11.
Ms. Mariette Dzeletovic, King George Road - Spoke about the Health & PE Curriculum.
On motion by Mr. Otto to close public commentary,seconded by Ms. Keller, the motion was approved by a 6-0 voice vote.
XIII.Items for Board Consideration/Action
Dr. Mingle thanked Ms. Shannon Regan for her assistance in completing all personnel and contract tasks for tonight’s meeting.
On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mr. Otto, the consent items A.1. through A.6., B.1. through B.11., C.1. through C.22., and D.1., were approved by a 6-0 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 April 24, 2023.
A.2.HIB Self-Assessment
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the HIB Self-Assessment for the 2021-2022 school year.
A.3.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 |
|
#701119 |
WS |
August 31, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
$442.00 |
A.4.Out-of-District Placement
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the out-of-district placement for Student #3745725982 to Montgomery Academy beginning on May 4, 2023 through June 30, 2023, at a cost not to exceed $15,277.
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 $7,000 |
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#3816114245 |
Stepping Forward Counseling Center |
Not to exceed $2,800 |
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#9949678981 |
E.I. US (LearnWell) |
Not to exceed $2,400 |
A.6.Fieldwork Site
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following supervised clinical fieldwork at Warren Township BOE for the 2023-2024 School Year:
|
School |
Clinical Field |
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Fordham University |
School Psychology |
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Raritan Valley Community College |
Occupational Therapy |
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Kean University |
Speech-Language Pathology |
B.Finance/Operations/Transportation
B.1.Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the month of May 2023 in the amount of $4,255,095.63.
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 April 2023.
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on April 30, 2023.
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FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
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(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$7,385,555.08 |
$1,484,579.02 |
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(10) General Current Expense |
$0.00 |
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(11) Current Expense |
$744,556.46 |
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(12) Capital Outlay |
$73,846.03 |
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(13) Special Schools |
$4,069.68 |
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(20) Special Revenue Fund |
($47,793.99) |
$564,978.67 |
$0.00 |
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(30) Capital Projects Fund |
$1,211,100.24 |
($5,361,285.59) |
($1,653,267.26) |
|
(40) Debt Service Fund |
$179.41 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS |
$8,549,040.74 |
($3,973,834.75) |
($168,688.24) |
|
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 |
$6,496,953.07 |
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TOTAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT |
$15,996,953.07 |
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|
(60) Milk Fund |
$16,487.13 |
($27,900.00) |
$14,113.49 |
|
(61) Juice and Water Fund |
$39,305.37 |
($18,547.77) |
$48,174.64 |
|
TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS |
$55,792.50 |
(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 April 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. |
11-000-213-100-030-03-02 |
Nurse Substitute - CS |
11-000-219-104-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Child Study Team - MS |
$3,000 |
|
2. |
11-000-213-100-033-07-02 |
Nurse Substitute - MS |
11-000-219-104-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Child Study Team - MS |
$1,250 |
|
3. |
11-000-213-100-035-04-02 |
Nurse Substitute - MHS |
11-000-219-104-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Child Study Team - MS |
$1,250 |
|
4. |
11-000-213-100-040-05-02 |
Nurse Substitute - ALT |
11-000-219-104-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Child Study Team - MS |
$1,250 |
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5. |
11-000-213-100-050-06-02 |
Nurse Substitute - WS |
11-000-219-104-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Child Study Team - MS |
$2,500 |
|
6. |
11-000-216-600-030-08-00 |
Speech & OT - Supplies - CS |
11-000-216-100-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Speech & OT - MS |
$500 |
|
7. |
11-000-216-600-040-08-00 |
Speech & OT - Supplies - ALT |
11-000-216-100-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Speech & OT - MS |
$200 |
|
8. |
11-000-252-600-000-11-01 |
Technology - Supplies |
11-000-252-500-000-11-01 |
Technology - Other Purchased Services |
$310 |
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9. |
11-000-262-580-000-09-00 |
Workshops & Travel - Maintenance |
11-000-262-100-000-09-05 |
Overtime - Custodians |
$600 |
|
10. |
11-000-262-610-000-09-00 |
Building Supplies - Maintenance |
11-000-261-420-033-09-07 |
Maintenance Repairs - MS |
$3,050 |
|
11. |
11-000-262-610-000-09-00 |
Building Supplies - Maintenance |
11-000-262-100-000-09-05 |
Overtime - Custodians |
$5,800 |
|
12. |
11-000-262-610-000-09-00 |
Building Supplies - Maintenance |
11-000-262-100-000-09-08 |
Chargeable Custodian Wages |
$6,150 |
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13. |
11-000-262-621-033-09-07 |
Heat - MS |
11-000-262-622-033-09-07 |
Electricity - MS |
$3,850 |
|
14. |
11-000-262-621-035-09-04 |
Heat - MHS |
11-000-262-622-033-09-07 |
Electricity - MS |
$7,800 |
|
15. |
11-000-262-621-050-09-06 |
Heat - WS |
11-000-262-622-033-09-07 |
Electricity - MS |
$3,300 |
|
16. |
11-000-266-610-000-09-01 |
Security - Supplies - BOE |
11-000-261-420-033-09-07 |
Maintenance Repairs - MS |
$2,020 |
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17. |
11-000-291-241-000-00-01 |
Retirement Contributions - DCRP |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$3,000 |
|
18. |
11-190-100-320-050-06-99 |
Purchased Prof. Educational Svcs. - WS |
11-000-100-566-000-08-02 |
Tuition - Private - ESY |
$255 |
|
19. |
11-190-100-610-050-06-99 |
Instructional Supplies - WS |
11-000-100-566-000-08-02 |
Tuition - Private - ESY |
$655 |
|
20. |
11-213-100-106-033-07-02 |
RC Aides - Substitute Aides - MS |
11-130-100-101-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Grades 6-8 Teachers - MS |
$6,500 |
|
21. |
11-213-100-106-040-05-02 |
RC Aides - Substitute Aides - ALT |
11-130-100-101-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Grades 6-8 Teachers - MS |
$3,000 |
|
22. |
11-213-100-106-050-06-02 |
RC Aides - Substitute Aides - WS |
11-130-100-101-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Grades 6-8 Teachers - MS |
$1,500 |
|
23. |
11-216-100-600-035-08-00 |
Preschool Disabled - Supplies - MHS |
11-209-100-610-040-08-00 |
SEED Program - Supplies - ALT |
$306 |
|
24. |
11-219-100-101-033-07-00 |
Special Ed - Home Instruction - Sals - MS |
11-213-100-101-033-07-00 |
Salaries - RC Teachers - MS |
$2,400 |
|
25. |
11-219-100-101-050-06-00 |
Special Ed - Home Instruction - Sals - WS |
11-213-100-101-033-07-00 |
Salaries - RC Teachers - MS |
$1,000 |
|
26. |
11-219-100-320-033-08-00 |
Special Ed-Home Instr.-Purch. Svcs.-MS |
11-120-100-101-030-03-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - CS |
$8,000 |
B.4.Tax Payment Schedule for 2023-2024 School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following tax payment schedule for 2023-2024 from the Township of Warren:
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Tax Payment Schedule 2023-2024 |
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|
Monday, July 3, 2023 |
$750,000 |
Tuesday, January 2, 2024 |
$3,719,766 |
|
|
Monday, July 17, 2023 |
$750,000 |
Thursday, February 1, 2024 |
$3,719,766 |
|
|
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 |
$750,000 |
Friday, March 1, 2024 |
$3,719,766 |
|
|
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 |
$1,100,000 |
Monday, April 1, 2024 |
$3,719,766 |
|
|
Friday, September 1, 2023 |
$2,250,000 |
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 |
$3,719,766 |
|
|
Friday, September 15, 2023 |
$2,250,000 |
Monday, June 2, 2024 |
$3,719,766 |
|
|
Monday, October 2, 2023 |
$4,822,865 |
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Wednesday, November 1, 2023 |
$4,822,865 |
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Friday, December 1, 2023 |
$4,822,866 |
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B.5.2023-2024 Custodial Charges for Building Usage
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following rates for the billing of custodial charges for the groups that use our buildings:
|
Custodial Time |
Amount |
|
Straight time |
$35.00 per hour |
|
Time and a half |
$52.50 per hour |
|
Double time |
$70.00 per hour |
B.6.Sale and/or Disposition of Obsolete Textbooks
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the sale and/or disposition of obsolete textbooks as determined by the Assistant Superintendent.
B.7.Acceptance of Grant Award
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts, with gratitude, a grant from the ECMC Foundation totaling $5,000 for extended day tutoring program.
B.8.District School Street Zoning
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves zoning the following street to the Central School Zone, beginning in September, 2023:
●Twin Brooks Court
No current students are affected by this change.
B.9.Approval of Wetlands Study Proposal and Contract
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following contract with its Architect of Record, Parette Somjen Associates, for a wetlands study at Warren Middle School.
|
Project Name |
Project Scope |
Cost Not to Exceed |
|
Wetlands Study |
Based on the kitchen feasibility study provided to the District on October 28, 2022, it was determined that environmentally regulated areas exist on the site which might impact the future expansion of Warren Middle School. The regulated areas include possible freshwater wetlands, with associated transition areas, and a flood hazard area and riparian zone associated with tributaries to the Stony Brook. The scope of work includes on-site investigations for freshwater wetlands, and topographic survey work to locate the limit of wetlands, and determine the limits of the riparian zone and flood hazard area using the Approximation Method. |
Professional Fee: $10,240 Reimbursable Fee: $520 |
B.10.Instructional Technology Purchasing
RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the following technology purchasing:
|
Equipment |
Cost |
|
20 - Dell 75 4K Interactive Touch Monitor with Mount |
$75,945.60 |
(Purchasing through State of NJ Purchasing Contract M0483/19TELE0656.)
B.11.Acceptance of School Climate Change Pilot Grant Award
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the School Climate Change Pilot Grant from the New Jersey Department of Education, for which the district’s allocation is $6,600. Proceeds of this grant will be used for the purchase of instructional supplies.
C.Personnel/Student Services
C.1.Substitute Teacher
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following to be appointed as asubstitute teacher for the 2022-2023 school year.
|
Name |
|
James C. Zilinski |
C.2.Employment Contract - Business Administrator
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the contract of employment dated May 15, 2023 between the Warren Township Board of Education and Mr. Christopher Heagele for the position of Business Administrator for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. A copy of this contract is on file at the Board of Education office.
C.3.Employment Contract - Assistant Superintendent
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the contract of employment dated May 15, 2023 between the Warren Township Board of Education and Mr. William Kimmick for the position of Assistant Superintendent for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. A copy of this contract is on file at the Board of Education office.
C.4.Employment Contract - Director of Operations
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the contract of employment dated May 15, 2023 between the Warren Township Board of Education and Mr. Michael Pate for the position of Director of Operations for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. A copy of this contract is on file at the Board of Education office.
C.5.Retirements/Resignations
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the retirement/resignations of the following staff:
|
Name |
Position |
Location |
Retirement/ Resignation |
Dates of Service |
|
Courtney McIntosh |
.8 School Social Worker 02-40-06/azi 02-50-22/bkf |
ALT WS |
Resignation |
August 30, 2021 through June 30, 2023 |
|
Celeste Massa |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional 8 hrs per week 08-50-15/bmp |
WS |
Resignation |
August 31, 2021 through June 30, 2023 |
|
Lisa Seccamanie |
.4 French 02-33-22/anr .6 ASAP Math 02-33-22/bdq |
WMS |
Retirement |
October 31, 1996 through June 30, 2023 |
|
Andrea Fazio |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional 12 hrs per week 08-50-15/bmk |
WS |
Resignation |
August 30, 2021 through June 30, 2023 |
|
Anne Frank |
School Secretary 03-50-07/aes |
WS |
Retirement |
September 1, 1998 through September 30, 2023 |
C.6.Leave Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following leave requests:
|
Employee ID |
Paid/Unpaid |
|
#3213 |
FMLA - May 22, 2023 through June 2, 2023 (paid) |
C.7.Approval to Create Positions
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the creation of the following positions for 2023-2024 school year:
|
Location |
Position |
Full-Time Equivalent |
|
District |
Administrative Assistant to the Business Administrator |
1.0 |
|
WS |
School Social Worker |
.4 |
|
CS |
School Social Worker |
.3 |
|
MH |
School Social Worker |
.3 |
|
WMS |
School Social Worker |
.8 |
|
ALT |
School Social Worker |
.2 |
|
MH |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional - 30 hours |
1.0 |
|
CS |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional- 20 hours |
1.0 |
|
CS |
Classroom Paraprofessional - 30 hours |
3.0 |
|
CS |
1:1 Paraprofessional - 32.5 hours |
5.0 |
|
WS |
Classroom Paraprofessional - 30 hours |
1.0 |
C.8.Approval to Abolish Positions
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the abolishment of the following positions for 2023-2024 school year:
|
Location |
Position |
Full-Time Equivalent |
|
District |
Administrative Assistant to the Business Administrator |
.8 |
|
ALT |
School Social Worker |
.25 |
|
WS |
School Social Worker |
.25 |
|
CS |
School Social Worker |
.25 |
|
MH |
School Social Worker |
.25 |
|
WMS |
School Social Worker |
1.0 |
|
MH |
Special Education Teacher |
1.0 |
|
CS |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional - 23.75 hours |
1.0 |
|
ALT |
Classroom Paraprofessional - 30 hours |
1.0 |
|
ALT |
1:1 Paraprofessional - 32.5 hours |
2.0 |
|
MH |
Classroom Paraprofessional - 30 hours |
2.0 |
|
MH |
1:1 Paraprofessional - 32.5 hours |
11.0 |
C.9.Appointment of WTAA and WTEA-eligible Staff 2023-2024 School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the list of WTAA and WTEA-eligible staff employment, dated May 15, 2023, for the 2023-2024 school year.
C.10.Appointment of Unaffiliated Staff 2023-2024 School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the list of unaffiliated staff employment, dated May 15, 2023, for the 2023-2024 school year.
C.11.Home Instruction - District Teaching Staff
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves all district certificated teachers, certificated substitutes and paraprofessionals who have a teaching certificate, to be appointed as home instructors for the 2023-2024 school year.
C.12.Appointment of Summer Fun 2023Staff
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the list of Summer Fun 2023 staff.
C.13.2023-2024 Summer Custodians
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the list of summer custodians.
C.14.2023-2024 Summer Transportation Staff
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Summer 2023 hiring as follows:
●Transportation department drivers and monitors at their2023-2024 hourly rate as needed for Summer 2023 transportation department needs (student transport and mail).
C.15.Summer Fun 2023 Certificated Staff Pay Rates
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Summer Fun hourly rates as follows:
|
Position |
Hourly Amount |
|
Teachers and Guidance Counselors |
$50.00 |
|
Speech Teachers and Occupational Therapist |
$76.92 |
|
Nurse and Substitute Nurse |
$50.00 |
|
Substitute Teacher |
$20.60 |
C.16.Summer Fun 2023 Paraprofessional Staff Pay Rates
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Summer Fun paraprofessionals hourly rates as follows:
|
Position |
Hourly Amount |
|
Paraprofessional Adult (60+ College Credits) |
$20.60 |
|
Paraprofessional Adult (includes College under 60 credits) |
$19.36 |
|
Paraprofessional High School Student |
$13.79 |
C.17.Warren Middle School Staff Additional Hours Summer 2023
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Middle School staff to work extra three days total, at the employee’s per diem rate, as noted below:
|
Name |
Position |
Amount |
|
Margaret Johnson |
Guidance Counselor |
Not to exceed $1,529.61 (By June 30, 2023) |
|
Helen Scully |
Guidance Counselor |
Not to exceed $1,511.97 (By June 30, 2023) |
|
Lauren Systo |
Guidance Counselor |
Not to exceed $1,286.04 (By June 30, 2023) |
|
Lisa Lontai |
School Nurse |
Not to exceed $1,569.96 (By August 25, 2023) |
C.18.Multi-Duty Paraprofessional Extended Work Schedule Summer 2023
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an extended work schedule, to a maximum of five days total per school during Summer 2023, at the employee’s per diem rate, as follows:
|
Name |
Position |
School |
Amount |
|
Carmella Motyczka |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional |
CS |
Not to exceed $909.57 |
|
Maureen Holland |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional |
MTH |
Not to exceed $791.86 |
|
Susan Francione |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional |
WS |
Not to exceed $807.68 |
|
Jaclyn Johnson |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional |
ALT |
Not to exceed $761.11 |
C.19.Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol Summer Training (SIOP)
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff for their participation in the SIOP Summer Training at the WTEA contractual rate for summer workshop training per employee, for a total cost not to exceed $16,080.00. (Fully funded through ESEA Title III grant.)
|
Names |
|||
|
Kathy Boraski |
Rachel Bringuier |
Lisa Carlson |
Kathleen Haydu |
|
Kim Bostory |
Katie Cameron |
Cynthia Cassidy |
Philip Jones |
|
Yahira Burroughs |
Christina DeShields |
Christine Cirrotti |
Susan Kline |
|
Julie Costa |
NicoleEvins |
Susan Cooper |
Stacey Lederman |
|
Teresa Giordano |
Danielle Exter |
Lynn Degen |
Elizabeth Maag |
|
MaryBeth Greco |
Francesca Frosoni |
Simone Miller |
Catherine Maguire |
|
Sarah Hughes |
Erica Jeffers |
Emily Netta |
Michelle McMahon |
|
Rebecca Leshchinsky |
Sara Kolesar |
Eileen Sebor |
CristinaTrump |
|
Reid Maglione |
Andrea McGuire |
Myranda Shimko |
Lauren Valera |
|
Marissa Marton Sarao |
Megan ODonnell |
Shawna Slater |
Darlene Villa |
|
Cathy Murphy |
Celeste Ostry |
Lori Vigliotti |
Alice Beals |
|
Ali Steffner |
Alyssa Pech |
Linda Yu |
Christina Beekman Brink |
|
Paris LaRhonda Davis-Simmons |
Christina Tommaso |
Jill Andrews |
Lynne Douglas |
|
Lauren Nelson |
Michele Wolkun |
Christine Burkhardt |
Jackie Fattell |
|
Kristina Mitch |
Kristen Boni |
Jessica Mironski |
Alexandra McWilliams |
|
Kristen Stoyanov |
LeeAnn Wertheim |
Liana Zadrozny |
|
|
Dannine Albanese |
Alexis Slack |
Paula Williams |
|
C.20.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 |
|
Maria Rodriguez |
|
Nathan Kimmick |
C.21.Technical Assistance at Watchung Hills Performing Arts Center
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following to provide technical assistance at the Watchung Hills Performing Arts Center for the upcoming spring concert and graduation at a rate of $50 per hour not to exceed $500.
|
Name |
|
Joel Van Tine |
C.22.Summer Work - Special Services Department
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves district staff to conduct summer evaluations, therapy hours (in-district),scheduling and IEP meetings, per the list dated May 11, 2023, at a cost not to exceed $96,147.
D.Policy
D.1.Policies – Second Reading
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the second 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 |
XIV.Unfinished Business
None
XV.New Business
None
XVI.Public Commentary (any topic)
Note on public input at BOE meetings: Board Policy #0167, adopted on June 18, 2018, provides for public participation in Board of Education meetings.Such participation is governed by the following rules:
- A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by an announcement of his/her name, address, and group affiliation, if applicable;
- Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to three minutes’ duration. If necessary, the public comment portion of the meeting may be extended fifteen minutes with Board approval;
- No participant may speak more than once on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard;
- All statements, questions, or inquiries shall be directed to the presiding officer and any questions or inquiries directed by a participant to another Board member shall be redirected to the presiding officer who shall determine if such statement, question, or inquiry shall be addressed by the presiding officer on behalf of the Board;
The portion of the meeting during which participation of the public is invited shall be limited to fifteen minutes (limit may be adjusted at the discretion of the presiding officer as circumstances dictate).
●Ms. Vidhu Dev, Nicole Lane - Spoke about the school calendar and school holidays.
On motion by Mr. Valentino to close public commentary,seconded by Ms. Keller, the motion was approved by a 6-0 voice vote.
Dr. Mingle spoke about the school calendar.
XVII.Executive Session
●At 7:40 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:
○material the disclosure of which constitutes an unwarranted invasion of individual privacy and
○pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiation and/or matters of attorney-client privilege
Action may be taken upon return to public session;
the length of the meeting is anticipated to be approximately 40 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. Otto and approved by unanimous voice vote.
Mr. Desai left the meeting at 8:10 p.m
On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mr. Valentino, the Board reconvened in open session at 9:19 p.m.
Mrs. Zohn introduced motion A.7. and read the following:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education affirms the determination on May 15, 2023 regarding HIB Investigation #246157_WMS_03302023.
Seconded by Mr. Valentino, the motion was approved by a 5-0 roll call vote.
XVIII.Adjourn
On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mr. Otto, the meeting was adjourned at 9:21 p.m.
Minutes submitted by,
Christopher Heagele
Board Secretary
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