Minutes for July 17, 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 4:05 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, Todd Weinstein, Patricia Zohn and David Brezee
Absent: Natalie Feuchtbaum
Also Present: Dr. Matthew Mingle, Superintendent, Matthew Giacobbe, Board Attorney, Cleary, Giacobbe, Alfieri & Jacobs, Christopher Heagele, Board Secretary, and members of the public and press.
Stephen Toor arrived at 4:10 p.m.
Mehul Desai arrived at 4:42 p.m.
IV. Executive Session
● At 4:05 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:
a collective bargaining agreement and/or negotiations related to it,
specific prospective or current employees unless all who could be adversely affected request an open session and
pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiation and/or matters of attorney-client privilege
Action will be taken upon return to public session;
the length of the meeting is anticipated to be approximately 45 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.
On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Ms. Keller, the Board reconvened in open session at 4:48 p.m.
V. Minutes
● Mrs. Zohn moved the following:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the public minutes of the June 12, 2023 Board Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Valentino and approved by a 8-0 roll-call vote.
VI. Board of Education Retreat
● Board Attorney Matthew Giacobbe made a presentation to the Board on Board Member Ethics.
Dr. Mingle and the Board discussed the 2023-2024 board goals.
Dr. Mingle and the Board identified three Board goals for the 2023-2024 school year:
- Develop a capital plan for the next five years.
- Negotiate and approve a multi-year contract with the Warren Township Education Association.
- Support all elements of the fourth year of the strategic plan.
Dr. Mingle identified the District goals as:
- Student Achievement, with a particular focus on:
- English Language Arts
- Math
- Social emotional competencies
- Belonging to include:
- Cultural proficiency of educators.
- Increased students’ sense of belonging.
- Operations, with two discreet action items:
- a. Adopt a safety plan.
- b. Adopt a security plan.
After the presentation of all current goal proposals, the Board spoke at length regarding an additional goal to improve the culture at the middle school.
The Board also spoke at length about how to improve Board communications to the public.
In the end, the Board considered elevating the Personnel Committee goal, “Draft a Communications/Messaging Strategy for Key Community Topics,” to a potential Board goal, provided some potential refinement occurs before final adoption.
VII. Correspondence and Information
● Dr. Mingle reported on correspondence and HIB items.
· HIB Information
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Total # of Investigations: |
Total # of Determined Bullying Incidents: |
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2 |
2 |
· Suspension Report
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In School: |
Out of School: |
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0 |
0 |
· Fire Drills
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| June 9 | June 1 | June 9 | June 6 | June 9 |
· Security Drills
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| June 8 | June 5 | June 6 | June 7 | June 12 |
| Hold Lockdown | Hold Lockdown | Hold Lockdown | Hold Lockdown | Hold Lockdown |
VIII. President's Remarks – Mr. David Brezee:
● Thanked Watchung Hills Regional High School for their partnership (Motion B.10.).
● Welcomed new incoming staff (Motion C.1.).
● Provided a reminder for candidates to the Board regarding petitions. They are due by July 31st at 4 p.m.
IX. Superintendent’s Remarks – Dr. Matthew Mingle reported that/on:
● Next Community Briefing is scheduled for August 10.
● Class assignments / bus assignments will be made available around August 18.
● Some clarifications regarding the Warren Middle School orientation.
● More to come on District and Board goals.
X. Presentations
None
XI. Discussion
None
XII. Committee Reports
● Curriculum, Communications, and Technology Committee - May 15, 2023
○ Ryan Valentino - Chair, Mehul Desai, Natalie Feuchtbaum, Todd Weinstein:
Mr. Valentino reported that the committee met on June 12 to discuss Health/PE Curriculum and iReady data.
● Finance, Operations, and Security Committee - No meeting
○ Patricia Zohn - Chair, David Brezee, Scott Otto, Ryan Valentino:
● Personnel and Negotiations Committee - June 16, 2023
○ Laura Keller - Chair, David Brezee, Stephen Toor, Todd Weinstein:
Ms. Keller reported that the committee met on June 16. Discussed the Chain of Command for the reporting of issues by families. The committee also discussed revised public comments. Lastly, the committee discussed upcoming WTEA negotiations.
XIII. 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).
The Board of Education welcomes and encourages input from the public. Being mindful of privacy rights regarding students and board employees and to avoid any potential liability on the part of the speaker, the board discourages references to specific individuals. While directing your comments or questions to the board president, please understand that the public comment portions of the meeting are not structured as question and answer sessions but rather are offered as opportunities for you to share your thoughts with the board. The board president may need to refer an issue to the superintendent if the particular issue has not been handled through the appropriate chain of command with the school district. However, responses may be provided at the end of this session. There are times when comments and questions will require additional fact gathering before a response is provided.
Mr. Brezee began public comment by reading the new note on public input at all Board of Education meetings.
● Ms. Nancy Andrews, WTEA President - Welcomed all new staff to the Warren Township School District.
On motion by Mr. Otto to close public commentary, seconded by Mr. Valetino, the motion was approved by a 8-0 voice vote.
XIV. Items for Board Consideration/Action
● Dr. Mingle noted that two positions were added to tonight’s agenda (motion C.6. and C.7.).
On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Ms. Keller, the consent items A.1. through A.4., B.1. through B.18., and C.1. through C.18., were approved by a 8-0 roll-call vote.
The Superintendent recommends that it be:
A. Education
A.1. HIB Report
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the HIB Report submitted by the Superintendent for the period ending on June 12, 2023.
A.2. Out-of-District Placement
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following out-of-district tuition for 2023-2024 school year:
|
School |
Student ID # |
ESY Cost |
SY Cost |
|
Developmental Center for Children and Families |
8830524421 |
$5,758 |
N/A |
|
Celebrate the Children |
8830524421 |
N/A |
$77,093 |
|
Academy 360 |
7550526983 |
$13,480.06* |
$112,129.59* |
(*This motion supersedes previous motion from June 12, 2023.)
A.3. Out-of-District Placement - Change of School
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the change of out-of-district placement for the 2023-2024 school year:
|
From School |
To School |
Student ID # |
SY Cost |
|
Montgomery Academy |
Newmark School |
7614294272 |
$67,902 |
A.4. 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 |
|
Rutgers Graduate School of Education |
General Education and Special Education |
|
Mason Gross School of the Arts - Rutgers University |
Music Education |
|
Saint Elizabeth University |
General and Special Education |
B. Finance/Operations/Transportation
B.1. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills as follows:
● June 13, 2023 through June 30, 2023 in the amount of $5,665,865.47
● July 2023 in the amount of $16,644,473.56
B.2. Board Secretary's and Treasurer's Report - TENTATIVE
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the report of the secretary for the month of June 2023.
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on June 30, 2023:
|
FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
|
(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$10,210,374.54 |
$1,484,579.02 |
|
|
(10) General Current Expense |
$0.00 |
||
|
(11) Current Expense |
$529,747.31 |
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|
(12) Capital Outlay |
$68,958.34 |
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(13) Special Schools |
$2,533.76 |
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|
(20) Special Revenue Fund |
$5,246.25 |
$595,639.40 |
$0.00 |
|
(30) Capital Projects Fund |
$2,468,332.72 |
($5,368,123.66) |
($1,653,267.26) |
|
(40) Debt Service Fund |
$179.41 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS |
$12,684,13292 |
($4,171,244.85) |
($168,688.24) |
|
Wealth Mgmt - Capital Reserve |
$3,000,000.00 |
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|
Wealth Mgmt - Operating |
$0.00 |
||
|
Wealth Mgmt - Capital Projects |
$5,016,000.00 |
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|
TOTAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT |
$8,016,000.00 |
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|
(60) Milk Fund |
$15,229.18 |
($14,773.60) |
$14,113.49 |
|
(61) Juice and Water Fund |
$34,465.37 |
($16,805.27) |
$48,174.64 |
|
TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS |
$49,694.55 |
(31,578.87) |
$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 June 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. |
11-000-219-104-035-04-01 |
CST - Extra - MHS |
11-000-219-390-035-08-00 |
CST - Professional Services - MHS |
$1,500 |
|
2. |
11-000-219-104-040-05-01 |
CST - Extra - ALT |
11-000-219-390-033-08-00 |
CST - Professional Services - MS |
$4,800 |
|
3. |
11-000-251-600-000-01-00 |
Business Office - Supplies |
11-000-251-330-000-01-00 |
Business Office - Professional Services |
$25 |
|
4. |
11-000-252-600-000-11-01 |
Technology - Supplies |
11-000-252-500-000-11-01 |
Technology - Purchased Services |
$45 |
|
5. |
11-000-262-490-000-00-01 |
Sewer & Water - Administration |
11-000-262-107-033-07-02 |
Paras - Substitutes - MS |
$405 |
|
6. |
11-000-262-490-035-00-04 |
Sewer & Water - MHS |
11-000-262-107-033-07-02 |
Paras - Substitutes - MS |
$845 |
|
7. |
11-000-262-610-000-09-00 |
Building Supplies - Maintenance |
11-000-263-610-000-09-00 |
Grounds - Supplies |
$14,000 |
|
8. |
11-000-266-610-035-09-04 |
Security - Supplies - MHS |
11-000-266-420-033-09-07 |
Security - Maintenance Repairs - MS |
$825 |
|
9. |
11-000-270-161-000-10-02 |
Transportation-Special Ed- Sub Drivers |
11-000-270-420-000-10-00 |
Transportation-Repair and Maintenance |
$5,000 |
|
10. |
11-000-291-220-000-00-00 |
Social Security |
11-000-291-270-000-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$26,000 |
|
11. |
11-000-291-220-000-00-00 |
Social Security |
11-000-291-270-000-00-01 |
Dental Benefits |
$2,000 |
|
12. |
11-000-291-290-000-00-00 |
Other Employee Benefits |
11-000-291-299-000-00-00 |
Sick Day Payout - Retirement |
$4,415 |
|
13. |
11-190-100-610-033-07-10 |
Supplies - Instructional Supplies - MS |
11-130-100-101-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Grades 6-8 Teachers - MS |
$4,900 |
|
14. |
11-190-100-610-033-07-10 |
Supplies - Instructional Supplies - MS |
11-190-100-500-033-07-00 |
Other Purchased Services - MS |
$3,100 |
|
15. |
11-190-100-610-035-04-10 |
Supplies - Instructional Supplies - MHS |
11-000-223-580-035-12-00 |
Workshops & Travel-Staff Training- MH |
$4,000 |
|
16. |
11-190-100-610-035-04-10 |
Supplies - Instructional Supplies - MHS |
11-000-223-580-040-12-00 |
Workshops & Travel-Staff Training- ALT |
$4,000 |
|
17. |
11-190-100-610-035-04-10 |
Supplies - Instructional Supplies - MHS |
11-000-223-580-050-12-00 |
Workshops & Travel-Staff Training- WS |
$4,000 |
|
18. |
11-190-100-610-035-04-10 |
Supplies - Instructional Supplies - MHS |
11-120-100-101-030-03-02 |
Substitute Teachers - Grades 1-5 - CS |
$6,070 |
|
19. |
11-190-100-610-035-04-10 |
Supplies - Instructional Supplies - MHS |
11-120-100-101-035-04-02 |
Substitute Teachers - Grades 1-5 - MHS |
$3,400 |
|
20. |
11-190-100-610-035-04-10 |
Supplies - Instructional Supplies - MHS |
11-120-100-101-050-06-02 |
Substitute Teachers - Grades 1-5 - WS |
$2,730 |
|
21. |
11-213-100-106-030-03-02 |
RC Aides - Substitutes - CS |
11-213-100-101-030-03-00 |
Salaries - RC Teachers - CS |
$685 |
|
22. |
11-402-100-600-033-07-00 |
Sports Supplies - MS |
11-402-100-500-033-07-00 |
Sports - Purchased Services |
$2,800 |
|
23. |
12-000-266-730-030-09-00 |
Security - Equipment - CS |
11-000-261-610-030-09-03 |
Maintenance Supplies - CS |
$12,200 |
|
24. |
12-000-270-734-000-00-00 |
School Bus - Special Education |
11-000-261-610-033-09-07 |
Maintenance Supplies - MS |
$7,000 |
|
25. |
12-000-270-734-000-00-00 |
School Bus - Special Education |
11-000-261-610-035-09-04 |
Maintenance Supplies - MHS |
$5,700 |
|
26. |
12-000-270-734-000-00-00 |
School Bus - Special Education |
11-000-261-610-040-09-05 |
Maintenance Supplies - ALT |
$12,800 |
|
27. |
12-000-270-734-000-00-00 |
School Bus - Special Education |
11-000-261-610-050-09-06 |
Maintenance Supplies - WS |
$7,500 |
|
28. |
12-000-270-734-000-00-00 |
School Bus - Special Education |
11-000-262-300-000-09-00 |
Maintenance - Purchased Services |
$6,400 |
|
29. |
12-000-270-734-000-00-00 |
School Bus - Special Education |
11-000-262-420-000-09-43 |
Equipment Repairs |
$5,100 |
|
30. |
12-000-270-734-000-00-00 |
School Bus - Special Education |
11-000-263-420-000-09-00 |
Grounds - Repair & Maintenance Svcs. |
$8,800 |
|
31. |
12-000-270-734-000-00-00 |
School Bus - Special Education |
11-000-263-610-000-09-00 |
Grounds - Supplies |
$6,300 |
|
32. |
12-000-270-734-000-00-00 |
School Bus - Special Education |
11-000-270-503-000-10-00 |
Aid in Lieu of Transportation |
$10,634 |
|
33. |
12-000-270-734-000-00-00 |
School Bus - Special Education |
11-000-270-518-000-10-00 |
Contracted Special Ed Transp. - ESC |
$8,000 |
|
34. |
12-000-270-734-000-00-00 |
School Bus - Special Education |
11-000-270-615-000-10-00 |
Transportation Supplies |
$4,900 |
|
35. |
12-000-400-450-035-09-01 |
Construction - MHS Paving |
11-000-261-420-030-09-03 |
Maintenance Repairs - CS |
$11,790 |
|
36. |
12-000-400-450-035-09-01 |
Construction - MHS Paving |
11-000-261-420-033-09-07 |
Maintenance Repairs - MS |
$14,500 |
|
37. |
12-000-400-450-035-09-01 |
Construction - MHS Paving |
11-000-261-420-035-09-04 |
Maintenance Repairs - MHS |
$14,500 |
|
38. |
12-000-400-450-035-09-01 |
Construction - MHS Paving |
11-000-261-420-040-09-05 |
Maintenance Repairs - ALT |
$14,500 |
|
39. |
12-000-400-450-035-09-01 |
Construction - MHS Paving |
11-000-261-420-050-09-06 |
Maintenance Repairs - WS |
$14,500 |
|
40. |
12-130-100-730-033-07-00 |
Instructional Equipment - MS |
11-130-100-101-033-07-02 |
Substitute Teachers - Grades 6-8 - MS |
$1,989 |
B.4. Sale/Disposal of Obsolete Items
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education declares as obsolete the following item:
|
Item |
Description |
Identification Number |
|
¾ Cello |
2008 Fran Hoffman |
Serial # cTc130PB |
B.5. Application and Acceptance of Federal Grant Monies - IDEA
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the application submission to the Department of Education and accepts the award itself for the following 2023-2024 Federal Grant Programs:
|
Program |
Cost |
|
IDEA Basic |
$463,284 |
|
IDEA PreSchool |
$18,127 |
|
Total IDEA |
$484,411 |
B.6. Application and Acceptance of Federal Grant Monies - ESEA
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the application submission to the Department of Education and accepts the award itself for the following 2023-2024 Federal Grant Programs:
|
Program |
Cost |
|
Title I |
$51,062 |
|
Title II |
$23,480 |
|
Title III |
$12,130 |
|
Title IV |
$10,000 |
|
Total ESEA |
$96,672 |
B.7. Student Transportation Acceptance of Bids
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the bids from the June 21, 2023 bid opening regarding Student Transportation Services Bid Number 25 and approves the following transportation contract for the 2023-2024 school year with Dealaman Bus Services of Warren, NJ as follows:
|
Route |
Per Diem |
Total Cost (180 Days) |
|
H-61 |
$254.00 |
$45,720.00 |
|
H-62 |
$254.00 |
$45,720.00 |
|
Total |
$91,440.00 |
B.8. Food Service Bank Account
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves and directs the School Business Administrator to open an interest bearing checking account at Peapack Gladstone Bank with the following and signatories:
|
Account Name |
Number. |
Signatory(s) |
|
Food Service Account |
1 |
Board Secretary or Superintendent |
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, following the opening of the Food Service Account, the Board of Education approves and directs the School Business Administrator to close the Juice and Water Account and the Milk Account and deposit all remaining funds in the Food Service Account.
B.9. National School Lunch Program Regular Lunch Price-2023-2024 School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby sets the price for a student regular lunch at $4.75 and sets the price for a staff/other adult regular lunch at $5.75 for the 2023-2024 school year.
B.10. Rutgers Behavioral Health Co-op Agreement with Watchung Hills Regional High School
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a cooperative agreement with Watchung Hills Regional High School to receive services from Rutgers Behavioral Health during the 2023-2024 school year.
B.11. Alternate Toilet Room Facilities
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a resolution to provide an alternate method of compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:26-6.3, by providing toilet rooms adjacent to but not inside the classroom in lieu of individual toilet rooms in each classroom for one K-3 Elementary Learning and Language Disabilities classroom in Woodland School. Students will be supervised by an aide or teacher.
B.12. Nonpublic Transportation 2022-2023 - Acceptance
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts Nonpublic Transportation funding from the 2022-2023 school year in the amount of $36,504.
B.13. Nonpublic Transportation 2022-2023 - Allocation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an increase to the 2023-2024 budget to recognize 2022-2023 Nonpublic Transportation in the amount of $36,504 and allocate these funds as follows:
● Revenue Account: 10-3190 Other State Aid (10-303 Budgeted Fund Balance)
● Expense Acct: 11-000-270-511 - Contracted General Ed Trans - $19,882
● Expense Acct: 11-000-270-518 - Contracted Spec Ed Trans ESC - $16,622
B.14. Nonpublic Funds 2023 - 2024
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts, and authorizes for distribution through Somerset County Educational Services Commission, the following Nonpublic Funds for the 2023-2024 school year:
● Nonpublic Technology Aid $ 735
● Nonpublic Textbook Aid $ 867
● Nonpublic Nursing Aid $ 960
● Nonpublic Security Aid $ 3,075
B.15. Transportation for Out-of-District Student - SCESC - ESY
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transportation contract with Somerset County ESC for 2023 ESY transportation for Out-of-District students as follows:
|
School |
Student ID # |
Cost (per diem) |
|
DLC New Providence |
1688687297 |
$109.34 |
|
PG Chambers |
3138342376 and 5957736694 |
$168.32 |
|
Newmark |
7614294272 |
$173.44 |
|
Montgomery Academy |
3745725982 |
$91.39 |
B.16. Security Vestibule Project at Woodland School – PCO #3B & #4
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following potential change orders with Cypreco Industries, Inc. as follows:
● PCO #3B (Additional Masonry/Studs) - $3,862
● PCO #4 (Gypsum Board) - $3,232
Total additional amount added to contract = $7,094
B.17. Joint Agreement between SCESC and Warren BOE
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following amended joint agreement between Somerset County Educational Services Commission (SCESC) and the Warren Township Board of Education for the 2023-2024 School Year:
● Coordinated Transportation Services agreement, effective July 1, 2023, with an administration fee of 5.00%
(*This motion supersedes the previous motion approved on February 27, 2023)
B.18. 2023-2024 School Year Tuition Rates
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following as the 2023-2024 tuition rates.
● Kindergarten - $20,053
● Grades 1 - 5 - $22,395
● Grades 6 - 8 - $23,385
C. Personnel/Student Services
C.1. 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 |
|
Maria Eichinger* |
Bus Monitor, 7 hrs per day 12-00-24/bgy |
District |
N/A |
N/A |
$21,658 |
August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
No |
To replace employee #3171 |
|
Sandra Rama |
ELL Teacher 02-00-22/bls |
WS |
MA |
17-18 |
$85,154 |
August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
Yes |
To replace employee #3574 |
|
Courtney Cwiek |
1:1 Paraprofessional, 32.5 hrs per week |
MH |
N/A |
8-12 |
$34,462 (with stipend) |
August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
No |
New Position |
|
Holly Bucco |
Part-Time Multi-Duty Paraprofessional, 8 hrs per week 08-50-15/bmp |
WS |
N/A |
1 |
$6,403 |
August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
No |
To replace employee #3617 |
|
Alycia Shah |
Part-Time Multi Duty Paraprofessional12 hrs per week 08-50-15/bmk |
WS |
N/A |
1 |
$9,606 |
August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
No |
To replace employee #3616 |
|
Christina Barlik |
Leave Replacement Speech Therapist |
MH/CS |
MA |
1 |
$67,400 |
On or about September 11, 2023 through on or about April 30, 2024 |
No |
To replace employee #3153 |
|
Christopher Tavaglione |
Leave Replacement Special Education Teacher |
WMS |
BA+15 |
3 |
$66,143 |
August 28, 2023 through on or about February 1, 2024 |
No |
To replace employee #2053 |
|
Nadeen Hrevnack-Dickey |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional30 hrs per week 08-40-15/bet |
ALT |
N/A |
3 |
$24,985 |
August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
No |
To replace employee #3632 |
|
Samantha Sage |
Special Education Teacher 02-50-19/bng |
WS |
MA |
3 |
$69,292 |
August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
Yes |
To replace employee#3693 |
*Pending successful completion of the Post Offer Pre-Employment Exam
C.2. Sidebar - Employee #2053
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the sidebar agreement between the Warren Township Board of Education and the Warren Township Education Association regarding employee #2053.
C.3. Leave Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following leave requests:
|
Employee ID |
Paid/Unpaid |
|
#3153 |
FMLA - September 11, 2023 through October 2, 2023 (paid) FMLA - October 3, 2023 through November 11, 2023 (unpaid) NJFLA - November 12, 2023 through February 2, 2024 (unpaid) Extended Leave - February 5, 2024 through April 30, 2024 (unpaid) |
|
#2691 |
FMLA - September 26, 2023 through November 2, 2023 (paid) FMLA - November 3, 2023 through November 28, 2023 (unpaid) NJFLA - November 29, 2023 through February 20, 2024 (unpaid) Extended Leave February 21, 2024 through April 8, 2024 (unpaid) |
|
#2053 |
Extended Leave - August 28, 2023 through on or about February 1, 2024 |
|
#2139 |
FMLA - April 19, 2023 through July 12, 2023 (paid) Extended Leave - July 13, 2023 through August 31, 2023 (paid) (This motion supersedes the previous motion approved on June 12, 2023) |
|
#3147 |
FMLA - May 1, 2023 through June 16, 2023 (paid) NJFLA - August 28, 2023 through November 17, 2023 (unpaid) Extended Leave - November 20, 2023 through December 22, 2023 (unpaid) |
C.4. Approval of IDEA Preschool Payroll Monies
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the use of the FY2024 IDEA Preschool Grant monies in the amount of $18,127 for salary support as follows:
|
Employee ID |
Full Salary |
Salary Funds from IDEA |
Percentage |
|
#2429 |
$32,425 |
$18,127 |
55.90% |
C.5. 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 |
|
Shannon Reis |
August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
Special Education Teacher MH |
Special Education Teacher WS |
To replace employee #1566 |
|
Marissa Marton-Sarao |
October 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
Art Teacher WMS 02-33-22/azq |
Art Teacher WS, ALT 02-40-22/alp 02-50-22/asu |
To replace employee #0682 |
|
Beth Alcaraz |
August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
Special Education Teacher, WS 02-50-19/bng |
Special Education Teacher, CS 02-30-19/bou |
New Position |
|
Mariana Arango Guzman |
August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
Kindergarten Teacher, WS 02-50-22/bmc |
Kindergarten Teacher, ALT 02-40-22/bnp |
Enrollment |
|
Kathryn Magnier |
August 28, 2023 through December 31, 2023 |
Classroom Paraprofessional, step 2 MH, 30 hrs a week $28,260 (with stipend) |
Leave Replacement Teacher, BA+15, step 1 $64,337 |
To replace employee #3147 |
|
Angela Arpino |
August 28, 2023 through January 2, 2024 |
1:1 Paraprofessional, CS, 32.5 hrs per week, $33,877 |
Grade 2 Teacher, WS BA step 5 $64,848 |
To replace employee #3566 |
|
Robert Dallas |
July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
Custodian (night), .4 MH, $18,128 04-35-10/apd |
Custodian, (night), 1.0, MH, $48,360 04-35-10/ajg |
To replace employee #3713 |
|
Kimberly Collison |
August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
Grade 2 Teacher MH |
Grade 1 Teacher CS |
Enrollment |
C.6. 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 |
|
MH |
Reading Specialist 02-35-22/box |
1.0 |
|
CS |
Grade 1 Teacher 02-30-22/bnn |
1.0 |
|
WS |
Grade 2 Teacher 02-50-22/bmb |
1.0 |
C.7. 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 |
|
WS |
Reading Specialist 02-50-22/bmo |
.5 |
|
MH |
Reading Specialist 02-35-22/ahf |
.5 |
|
WS |
Kindergarten Teacher 02-50-22/ama |
1.0 |
C.8. Appointment of Summer Transportation Staff
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following individual as a Summer Bus Monitor:
|
Name |
Dates |
|
Maria Eichinger |
On or about June 26, 2023 through July 28, 2023 |
C.9. Long Term Substitute
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Long Term Substitute as follows:
|
Name |
Effective Date |
Replacing Employee # |
|
Alison Lehman |
October 1, 2023 through on or about December 11, 2023 |
#3450 |
C.10. Retirement/Resignation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the retirement/resignations
of the following staff:
|
Name |
Position |
Location |
Retirement/ Resignation |
Dates of Service |
|
Rebecca Leshchinsky |
Kindergarten Teacher 02-40-22/aqr |
ALT |
Resignation |
April 13, 2020 through June 30, 2023 |
|
Wayne Briner |
Part-Time Custodian 04-03-10/afr |
District |
Retirement |
May 24, 2007 through August 31, 2023 |
|
Achau Nguyen |
ELL Teacher 02-00-22/bls |
WS |
Resignation |
August 30, 2021 through June 30, 2023 |
|
Marissa Geary |
School Psychologist 02-33-06/bbo |
WMS |
Resignation |
March 14, 2022 through June 30, 2023 |
C.11. WTEA Stipend Position 2023-2024
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following WTEA stipend position per the contracted rate for the 2023-2024 school year:
|
Team Leader |
|
Grade 6 |
|
Ann Marie Christou |
C.12. Substitute Teachers
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following to be appointed as substitute teachers for the 2023-2024 school year.
|
Name |
|
Alison Lehman |
C.13. Special Education Service Provider Contract
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Service Provider Contract for the 2023-2024 school year:
|
Name |
Rate |
|
The Uncommon Thread* |
BCBA Services at a rate of $130 per hour, not to exceed $52,000. |
*The district anticipates using ESSER III grant funds to pay for this service provider.
C.14. 2023-2024 Additional Summer Custodians
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the list of summer custodians.
C.15. 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 July 11, 2023, at an additional cost not to exceed $25,548.
C. 16. Wraparound Summer Counseling
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Guidance Counselors to provide Wrap Around counseling services. Each staff member will be reimbursed at the WTEA contract rate $50.00 per hour. For a total cost not to exceed $1,750.00.
|
Names |
|
|
Kelly Blessing-Maire |
Kelly Stankiewicz |
|
Alexandra McWilliams |
Helen Scully |
|
Jenna Rotella |
Alyssa Pech |
|
Lauren Systo |
|
*The district anticipates using ESSER III grant funds to pay for these services.
C.17. Special Education Service Provider List
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Service Provider rate changes for the 2023-2024 school year:
|
Name |
Service |
Rate |
|
Center for Behavioral Health |
Psychiatric or Neuro-Psychiatric evaluation |
$575 per evaluation* |
C.18. Appointment of WTEA-eligible Staff 2023-2024 School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the list of WTEA - eligible
staff employment, dated July 17, 2023, for the 2023-2024 school year.
(*This motion supersedes the previous motion approved on June 12, 2023)
XV. Unfinished Business
None
XVI. New Business
None
XVII. Public Commentary (any topic)
Note on public input at BOE meetings: Board Policy #0167, adopted on June 18, 2018, provides for public participation in Board of Education meetings. Such participation is governed by the following rules:
- A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by an announcement of his/her name, address, and group affiliation, if applicable;
- Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to three minutes’ duration. If necessary, the public comment portion of the meeting may be extended fifteen minutes with Board approval;
- No participant may speak more than once on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard;
- All statements, questions, or inquiries shall be directed to the presiding officer and any questions or inquiries directed by a participant to another Board member shall be redirected to the presiding officer who shall determine if such statement, question, or inquiry shall be addressed by the presiding officer on behalf of the Board;
The portion of the meeting during which participation of the public is invited shall be limited to fifteen minutes (limit may be adjusted at the discretion of the presiding officer as circumstances dictate).
The Board of Education welcomes and encourages input from the public. Being mindful of privacy rights regarding students and board employees and to avoid any potential liability on the part of the speaker, the board discourages references to specific individuals. While directing your comments or questions to the board president, please understand that the public comment portions of the meeting are not structured as question and answer sessions but rather are offered as opportunities for you to share your thoughts with the board. The board president may need to refer an issue to the superintendent if the particular issue has not been handled through the appropriate chain of command with the school district. However, responses may be provided at the end of this session. There are times when comments and questions will require additional fact gathering before a response is provided.
None
On motion by Mr. Otto to close public commentary, seconded by Mr. Valentino, the motion was approved by a 8-0 voice vote.
XVIII. Adjourn
On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mr. Valentino, the meeting was adjourned at 6:16 p.m.
Minutes submitted by,
Christopher Heagele
Board Secretary
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