Minutes for August 21, 2023
Archived Minutes
Skip Navigation
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 6:30 p.m. by Board President David Brezee.
Open Public Meeting Statement – Mr. Brezee read the following statement:
Re: Chapter 231 P.L. 1975: “The adequate notice of this regular meeting as required by the open public meetings act was provided by the posting, mailing/delivery, and filing of this notice on January 9, 2023. This notice was on that date posted on the bulletin board in the Township Office, sent to the Courier News and TAPinto Warren, and filed with the Township Clerk of the Township of Warren, all in accordance with the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act.”
II. Pledge of Allegiance – Mr. Brezee led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. Roll Call
Present: Mehul Desai, Natalie Feuchtbaum, Laura Keller (Virtual), Patricia Zohn and David Brezee
Absent: Scott Otto, Stephen Toor, Ryan Valentino and Todd Weinstein,
Also Present: Dr. Matthew Mingle, Superintendent, Christopher Heagele, Board Secretary, and members of the public and press.
IV. Minutes
● Mrs. Zohn moved the following:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the public and private minutes of the July 17, 2023 Board Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Keller and approved by a 5-0 roll-call vote.
V. Correspondence and Information
● Dr. Mingle reported that the Board received two emails.
· HIB Information
|
Total # of Investigations: |
Total # of Determined Bullying Incidents: |
|||
|
0 |
0 |
· Suspension Report
|
In School: |
Out of School: |
|||
|
0 |
0 |
VI. President's Remarks - Mr. David Brezee
● Mr. Brezee thanked Buildings & Grounds staff for their hard work during the summer.
● Mr. Brezee welcomes new staff (motion C.1.on the agenda).
● Mr. Brezee congratulated staff moving up on the salary guide (motion C.5.on the agenda)
VII. Superintendent’s Remarks – Dr. Matthew Mingle
● Dr. Mingle reminded the board that the first day of school is August 31.
● Dr. Mingle stated that all student information is now available in Genesis.
● Dr. Mingle read a statement related to a lawsuit against the district, which has now been dismissed.
VIII. Presentations
None
IX. Discussion
None
X. Committee Reports
● Curriculum, Communications, and Technology Committee - No meeting
○ Ryan Valentino - Chair, Mehul Desai, Natalie Feuchtbaum, Todd Weinstein
● Finance, Operations, and Security Committee - August 14, 2023
○ Patricia Zohn - Chair, David Brezee, Scott Otto, Ryan Valentino:
Mrs. Zohn reported that the committee met on August 14. The committee discussed the following:
- Wetland Study, Phase II is on the agenda (motion B.10.). The committee recommends approval.
- Security discussion in advance of the planned board executive session.
- Five year plan was presented, for information only.
● Personnel and Negotiations Committee - August 15, 2023
○ Laura Keller - Chair, David Brezee, Stephen Toor, Todd Weinstein:
Ms. Keller reported that the committee met August 15. The committee discussed:
- The Chain of Command (motion A.7.)
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst job description (motion C.21.)
XI. Public Commentary (agenda items only)
Note on public input at BOE meetings: Board Policy #0167, adopted on June 18, 2018, provides for public participation in Board of Education meetings. Such participation is governed by the following rules:
- A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by an announcement of his/her name, address, and group affiliation, if applicable;
- Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to three minutes’ duration. If necessary, the public comment portion of the meeting may be extended fifteen minutes with Board approval;
- No participant may speak more than once on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard;
- All statements, questions, or inquiries shall be directed to the presiding officer and any questions or inquiries directed by a participant to another Board member shall be redirected to the presiding officer who shall determine if such statement, question, or inquiry shall be addressed by the presiding officer on behalf of the Board;
The portion of the meeting during which participation of the public is invited shall be limited to fifteen minutes (limit may be adjusted at the discretion of the presiding officer as circumstances dictate).
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.
● Ms. Nancy Andrews, WTEA President - Welcomed all new staff to the Warren Township School District.
On motion by Mr. Desai to close public commentary, seconded by Mrs. Feuchtbaum, the motion was approved by a 5-0 voice vote.
XII. Items for Board Consideration/Action
Dr. Mingle stated the following:
➢ The Chain of Command document will be available online after the meeting.
➢ Board Goals and Plan of Action to be sent to the Board later this week.
➢ Motion D.1: Policies will be approved after one ready only per State of New Jersey rules.
On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mrs. Feuchtbaum, the consent items A.1. through A.9., B.1. through B.12., C.1. through C.24., and D.1., were approved by a 5-0 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 July 17, 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 |
|
Celebrate the Children |
8830524421 |
N/A |
$108,595 |
(*This motion supersedes previous motion from July 17, 2023.)
A.3. Tuition Contract
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a tuition contract with the Long Hill Township School District, for Student # 3503375341 to attend Warren Township School District’s 2023-2024 LLD program at Warren Middle School with tuition rate as follows:
|
School Year |
Amount |
|
Extended School Year (6/26/2023 through 7/28/2023) |
$3,913 |
|
Regular School Year (8/31/2023 through 6/30/2024) |
$44,020 |
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 |
|
Rowan University |
Practicum of Nursing |
A.5. Curriculum Guides - 2023-2024
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following new and
revised curriculum guides:
- Grade 6 ELA Curriculum Revision
- Grade 7 ELA Curriculum Revision
- Grade 8 ELA Curriculum Revision
A.6. Emergency Remote Instruction Plan
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves 2023-2024 Emergency Virtual Instruction Plan.
A.7. Communications Process Flow Chart
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education adopts the Communications Process Flow Chart.
A.8. Board Goals
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education adopts the following goals for the
2023-2024 school year:
- Adopt a new five-year capital plan.
- Negotiate a successor collective bargaining agreement with the Warren Township Education Association.
- Draft communications/messaging strategies for key community topics.
- Support the implementation of year four strategic plan priorities.
A.9. District Goals
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education adopts the following goals for the
2023-2024 school year:
- Student Achievement
- Improve student outcomes in
i. English Language Arts (ELA) by focusing on a consistent set of best practices and standards alignment in all ELA classrooms;
ii. Math by focusing on a consistent set of best practices and standards alignment in all math classrooms; and
iii. Social-Emotional Learning competencies (SEL) by clarifying expectations for staff roles in implementing SEL to promote academic and social growth of students.
- Improve student outcomes in
- Belonging
- Increase the cultural proficiency of educators by:
i. Engaging staff in conversations that help them recognize and improve their own cultural proficiency; and
ii. Engaging staff in lessons on culturally responsive teaching.
- Increase the cultural proficiency of educators by:
- Increase student sense of belonging by:
i. Creating spaces where all are empowered to develop their authentic selves;
ii. Getting to know students’ evolving stories, strengths, ambitions, and needs;
iii. Providing programs that foster student wellness and resilience;
iv. Ensuring dignity and kindness for all, in every situation; and
v. Building bridges across race, culture and identity to create a community where all are valued.
- Improve Middle School culture by:
i. Engaging students in activities that foster student wellness and resilience;
ii. Building a culture of dignity and kindness for all; and
iii. Building bridges across race, culture and identity to create a community where all are valued.
- Operations
- Capital Plan
i. Implement referendum projects.
ii. Update the long-range capital plan.
- Capital Plan
- Safety
i. Develop a safety and security five-year action plan based on the results of the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office’s evaluation.
B. Finance/Operations/Transportation
B.1. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the month of August 2023 in the amount of $2,109,673.70.
B.2. 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 School Boards Association Workshop |
Atlantic City |
Oct. 23-26, 2023 |
$1,200 |
|
William Kimmick |
District |
New Jersey School Boards Association Workshop |
Atlantic City |
Oct. 23-26, 2023 |
$1,245 |
|
Christopher Heagele |
District |
New Jersey School Boards Association Workshop |
Atlantic City |
Oct. 23-26, 2023 |
$1,190 |
|
Molly Lange |
District |
New Jersey School Boards Association Workshop |
Atlantic City |
Oct. 23-26, 2023 |
$1,196 |
|
Christine Smith |
ALT |
New Jersey School Boards Association Workshop |
Atlantic City |
Oct. 23-26, 2023 |
$1,200 |
|
Michael Pate |
District |
New Jersey School Boards Association Workshop |
Atlantic City |
Oct. 23-26, 2023 |
$1,178 |
|
Maria Mensinger |
MS |
Annual Middle Level Education Conference |
National Harbor, MD |
Nov. 2-3, 2023 |
$1,800 |
|
Cynthia Cassidy |
MS |
Annual Middle Level Education Conference |
National Harbor, MD |
Nov. 1-3, 2023 |
$1,256 |
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.3. Extraordinary Aid 2022-2023 - Acceptance
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts Extraordinary Aid funding from the 2022-2023 school year in the amount of $839,709.
B.4. Extraordinary Aid 2022-2023 - Allocation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an increase to the 2023-2024 budget to recognize 2022-2023 Extraordinary Aid in the amount of $839,709 and allocates the $689,709 which is above the budgeted $150,000 as follows:
● Revenue Account: 10-3131 Extraordinary Aid (10-303 Budgeted Fund Balance)
● Expense Account: 11-110-100-101: Kindergarten Salary - $60,000
● Expense Account: 11-120-100-101: Grades 1-5 Salary - $120,000
● Expense Account: 11-190-100-800: Field Trips - Middle School - $6,000
● Expense Account: 11-213-100-101: RC Teacher Salary - $40,000
● Expense Account: 11-000-100-566 - Tuition: Private School - $100,000
● Expense Account: 11-000-217-106 - Extraordinary Paras Salaries - $44,000
● Expense Account: 11-000-230-339 - Purchased Professional Services - $5,000
● Expense Account: 11-000-291-220 - Social Security - $75,000
● Expense Account: 11-209-100-101 - Salaries - SEED Teachers - $78,815
● Expense Account: 11-214-100-101 - Salaries - Autism Teachers - $84,550
● Expense Account: 13-422-100-101 - Summer Fun Teachers - $60,450
● Expense Account: 13-422-100-106 - Summer Fun Paraprofessionals - $15,894
B.5. Sale/Disposal of Obsolete Items
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education declares as obsolete the following items:
|
Item |
Description |
Identification Number |
|
Piano |
Heritage Series by Young & Change |
Serial # T00064384 |
|
Piano |
Everett Piano |
Asset Tag #005038 |
B.6. Award of Food Commercial Vendor
WHEREAS, the Board received the following responses to its Request for Proposal to seek a commercial vended meal contract for the National School Lunch Program (district wide) 2023-2024 school year:
|
Vendor Proposals Received |
|
|
Catering Solutions |
Nu-Way Concessionaires |
|
Karson Food Service |
Solos Food |
|
15 Walnut LLC DBA Misters Food Service |
|
WHEREAS, the Food Service Working Group evaluated the proposals and drafted an evaluation report which recommends 15 Walnut LLC DBA Misters as the successful respondent.
WHEREAS, 15 Walnut LLC DBA Misters bid a lunch price of $3.40 for each elementary school meal provided and a lunch price of $3.45 for each middle school meal provided.
WHEREAS, the Total Estimated Cost of Contract is $307,125.00 as calculated per New Jersey Department of Agriculture requirements.
Now, therefore be it RESOLVED that the Board hereby accepts the recommendation of the Food Service Working Group and awards the contract, pending review, to 15 Walnut LLC DBA Misters for the 2023-2024 school year.
(*This motion supersedes the motion from June 12, 2023.)
B.7. 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 # |
Total Cost |
|
Celebrate the Children |
8830524421 |
$2,079.55 |
B.8. Donation - Musical Instrument
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts with gratitude, an anonymous donation of a Giuseppe Meucci violin for Warren Middle School.
B.9. Donation - Watchung Hills Regional High School Preschool Supplies
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts with gratitude the donation of various preschool supplies from the Watchung Hills Regional High School District.
B.10. Expanded (Phase II) Wetlands Analysis Proposal
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a proposal from Parette Somjen Architects to conduct an expanded Phase II Wetlands Analysis at Warren Middle School, not to exceed $36,150.
B.11. Milk Price for 2023-2024 School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby sets the price for milk at $0.50/carton for the 2023-2024 school year.
B.12. 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 two kindergarten classrooms in Central School.
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 |
|
Rosa Scali |
12 month Secretary 03-50-07/aes |
WS |
N/A |
2 |
$58,460 |
On or about September 26, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
Yes |
To replace employee #0699 |
|
Madelyn Chester |
Grade 2 Teacher |
MH |
BA |
1 |
$61,273 |
August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
Yes |
To replace employee #3442 |
|
Parsad Gandhi |
School Psychologist 02-33-06/bbo |
WMS |
MA |
7 |
$73,852 |
August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
Yes |
To replace employee #3640 |
|
Aimee Runfolo |
1:1 Paraprofessional 32.5 hrs 08-30-08/bnv |
CS |
N/A |
1 |
$28,795 |
August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
No |
To replace employee #3727 |
|
Karly Trimble |
Leave Replacement Paraprofessional 30 hrs per week |
MH |
N/A |
2 |
$28,860 with stipend (prorated) |
August 28, 2023 through December 22, 2023 |
No |
To replace employee #3720 |
|
Niki Marie Mott |
Leave Replacement Teacher |
CS |
MA |
1 |
$67,400 (prorated) |
August 28, 2023 through on or about February 29, 2024 |
No |
To replace employee #3321 |
|
Andrea Fazio |
.25 Part-Time Multi-Duty Paraprofessional 7.5 hrs per week |
WMS |
N/A |
7 |
$6,761.25 |
August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
No |
New Position |
|
Celeste Massa |
.25 Part-Time Multi-Duty Paraprofessional 7.5 hrs per week |
WMS |
N/A |
7 |
$6,761.25 |
August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
No |
New Position |
|
Kelcey Sheeley |
Grade 2 Teacher 02-50-22/bmb |
WS |
BA |
3 |
$62,993 (prorated) |
On or about October 9, 2023 (or upon release from contract) through June 30, 2024 |
Yes |
To replace employee #1483 |
|
Courtney Scott |
Grade 5 Teacher 02-40-19/bmq |
ALT |
BA |
2 |
$62,133 |
August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
Yes |
To replace employee #3475 |
|
Amy Petrik |
1:1 Paraprofessional, 32.5 hours 08-50-08/boq |
WS |
N/A |
3 |
$29,845 |
August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
No |
To replace employee #3766 |
|
Jennifer Guarino |
Classroom Paraprofessional 30 hours 08-50-08/bjq |
WS |
N/A |
1 |
$26,580 |
August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
No |
To replace employee #3704 |
|
Gurvinder Dabb |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional 30 hours 08-50-08/bjr |
WS |
N/A |
4 |
$25,485 |
August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
No |
To replace employee #1151 |
|
Tyler Firestine |
1:1 Paraprofessional, 32.5 hrs 08-30-08/bkq |
CS |
N/A |
4 |
$32,187 (with stipend) |
September 7, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
No |
To replace employee #3406 |
|
Jennifer Ouimet |
Leave Replacement Teacher |
WS/ALT |
MA |
6 |
$72,537 |
August 28, 2023 through on or about December 12, 2023 |
No |
To replace employee #3450 |
|
Loriann Carbone |
1:1 Paraprofessional 32.5 hrs 08-30-08/bpb |
CS |
N/A |
8-12 |
$32,662 |
On or about September 19, 2023 or upon release from contract) through June 30, 2024 |
No |
New Position |
|
Mary Johnstone |
Leave Replacement Teacher |
MH |
BA |
1 |
$61,273 |
On or about September 26, 2023 through April 8, 2024 |
No |
To replace employee #2691 |
|
Monika Rosinski |
Leave Replacement Paraprofessional, 30 hrs |
CS |
N/A |
1 |
$26,580 |
On or about August 28, 2023 through on or about November 11, 2023 |
No |
To replace employee #3384 |
|
Mary Spitz |
1:1 Paraprofessional, 32.5 hrs 08-40-08/bja |
ALT |
N/A |
15-16 |
$35,670 (with stipend) |
On or about August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
No |
To replace employee #3619 |
|
Mary Myers |
Grade 1 Teacher 02-30-22/bmn |
CS |
BA |
1 |
$61,273 |
On or about August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
Yes |
To replace employee #3442 |
|
Megan Mongno |
Special Education Teacher 02-35-22/ard |
MH |
MA+45 |
17-18 |
$96,766 |
On or about August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
Yes |
To replace employee #3059 |
|
Heather Coon |
Part-Time Multi-Duty Paraprofessional 20 hrs per week |
CS |
N/A |
4 |
$16,989 |
On or about August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
No |
To replace employee #3589 |
C.2. Renewal - Substitute Teachers/Nurses
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the attached list of substitute teachers/nurses for the 2023-2024 school year.
C.3. Leave Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following leave requests:
|
Employee ID |
Paid/Unpaid |
|
#0508 |
FMLA - August 28, 2023 through on or about November 3, 2023 (paid) |
|
#0541 |
FMLA - August 28, 2023 through November 17, 2023 (paid) Extended Leave - November 20, 2023 through December 1, 2023 (paid) |
|
#3218 |
FMLA - January 2, 2024 through January 31, 2024 (paid) FMLA - February 1, 2024 through February 23, 2024 (unpaid) NJFLA - February 26, 2024 through May 24, 2024 (unpaid) Extended Leave - May 27, 2024 through June 30, 2025 (unpaid) |
|
#0682 |
FMLA - August 28, 2023 through September 29, 2023 (paid) |
|
#2053 |
Extended Leave - August 28, 2023 through February 29, 2024 (paid) (This motion supersedes the previous motion approved on July 17, 2023) |
|
#0470 |
FMLA - September 25, 2023 through December 15, 2023 (paid) Extended Leave - December 18, 2023 through December 22, 2023 (paid) |
|
#0541 |
FMLA - August 28, 2023 through November 17, 2023 (paid) Extended Leave - November 20, 2023 through December 1, 2023 (paid) |
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 |
|
Abigail Litterio |
Grade 3 Teacher 02-40-22/agu |
ALT |
Resignation |
August 29, 2022 through September 19, 2023 (sooner if a replacement is found) |
|
Sarah Hughes |
Grade 5 Teacher 02-40-19/bmq |
ALT |
Resignation |
September 3, 2019 through September 19, 2023 (sooner if a replacement is found) |
|
Kimberly Bostory |
Technology Coach 02-40-22/bdx 02-50-22/bdy |
ALT WS |
Resignation |
August 30, 2021 through September 22, 2023 (sooner if a replacement is found) |
|
Nicole Panos |
Grade 4 Teacher 02-50-22/bas |
WS |
Resignation |
September 1, 2004 through September 18, 2023 (sooner if a replacement is found) |
|
Seria Peguero |
1:1 Paraprofessional (SEED) 08-40-08/bja |
ALT |
Resignation |
August 31, 2021 through September 8, 2023 (sooner if a replacement is found) |
|
Daniel Ticchio |
Science Teacher 02-33-22/apg |
WMS |
Retirement |
September 1, 2006 through April 30, 2024 |
C.5. Advancement on the Salary Guide
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff for amended placements on the 2022-2023 salary guide:
|
Names |
From |
To |
Effective |
|
Michele Zgombic |
MA+45 |
Doctorate |
09/01/2023 |
|
Michele Wolkun |
MA+30 |
MA+45 |
09/01/2023 |
|
Alyssa Pech |
MA+15 |
MA+30 |
09/01/2023 |
|
Justina Thomson |
MA+15 |
MA+30 |
09/01/2023 |
|
Scott Vaglio |
MA+15 |
MA+30 |
09/01/2023 |
|
Jill Andrews |
MA |
MA+15 |
09/01/2023 |
|
Samantha Dock |
BA+15 |
MA |
09/01/2023 |
|
Reid Maglione |
BA+15 |
MA |
09/01/2023 |
|
Danielle Exter |
BA |
BA+15 |
09/01/2023 |
|
Sean Ulichny |
BA |
BA+15 |
09/01/2023 |
|
Liana Zadrozny |
BA |
BA+15 |
09/01/2023 |
|
Aubrey Pellerin |
BA |
BA+15 |
09/01/2023 |
|
Eliana Glassman |
BA |
BA+15 |
09/01/2023 |
C.6. Merit Pay - School Business Administrator
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the completion of the following 2022-2023 merit goals and subsequent merit goal completion payment for School Business Administrator Mr. Christopher Heagele as follows:
|
Criteria |
Status |
Merit Bonus Amount |
|
Complete the School Safety Specialist Certification Program offered by the State of New Jersey Department of Education. |
X Achieved _ Partially Achieved _ Not Achieved |
2.5 % - $4,176.25 |
|
Develop a five-year financial & capital plan. |
X Achieved _ Partially Achieved _ Not Achieved |
2.5 % - $4,176.25 |
C.7. New Staff Induction Mentors
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following employees for their participation as mentors in the New Staff Induction Program orientation for 6 hours on August 24, 2023, at the WTEA contractual rate of $50 per hour per employee, for a total cost not to exceed $3,000.00.
|
Names |
||
|
Liana Zadronzy |
Cheryl Plager |
Brian Kilroy |
|
Beatrice Schwarzkopf |
Jessica Mironski |
Jennifer SanAntonio |
|
Alison Hales |
Linda Yu |
|
|
Kathleen Haydu |
Helen Scully |
|
C.8. Employment Rescission
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education rescinds the appointment of Eduardo Bones as Summer/Substitute Custodian for Warren Township Schools effective May 16, 2023.
C.9. Superintendent Evaluation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the evaluation for the
Superintendent for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
C.10. Warren Middle School Staff Additional Hours Summer 2023
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Middle School counseling staff to work extra three days total, at the employee’s per diem rate, as noted below:
|
Name |
Position |
Amount |
|
Jenna Rotella |
Guidance Counselor |
Not to exceed $1,011.00 (By August 25, 2023) |
|
Helen Scully |
Guidance Counselor |
Not to exceed $1,569.95 (By August 25, 2023) |
|
Lauren Systo |
Guidance Counselor |
Not to exceed $1,335.38 (By August 25, 2023) |
C.11. 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 |
|
Deanna DeRoner |
August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
Grade 3 Teacher WS |
Grade 3 Teacher ALT |
To replace employee #3475 |
|
Marybeth Henry |
August 28, 2023 through November 22, 2023 |
Classroom Paraprofessional CS Step 15-16 $33,065 (with stipend) |
Leave Replacement Special Education Teacher CS BA, Step 3 $62,993 (prorated) |
To replace employee #3600 |
|
Karly Trimble |
January 2, 2024 through June 30, 2024 |
Leave Replacement Paraprofessional, MH, 30 hrs $ $28,860 |
Grade 3 Teacher MH, $61,273 02-35-22/adz |
To replace employee #1475 |
|
Tina Nguyen |
August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
Classroom Paraprofessional, 30 hrs, step 7, $31,410 with stipend 08-50-08/bjq |
Grade 4 Teacher BA, Step 5 $64,848 02-50-22/bas |
To replace employee #1752 |
|
Angela Arpino |
August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
Grade 2 Teacher, WS BA, step 5 $64,848 |
Grade 3 Teacher, WS BA, step 5 $64,848 |
Enrollment |
|
Christine Rzasa |
August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
Reading Specialist MH/WS |
Reading Specialist MH |
Enrollment |
|
Antoinette Confessore |
August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
Classroom Paraprofessional 30 hrs, WS $30,150 |
Classroom Paraprofessional 30 hrs, WS $31,950 (with stipend) |
Stipend for certification |
|
Robert Dallas |
September 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
Night Custodian Mt. Horeb $48,360 |
Head Night Custodian $48,860 (with stipend) |
To replace employee #2570 |
|
Lyndsay Carroll |
August 28, 2023 (or as soon as a replacement is found) through June 30, 2024 |
ASAP Teacher, CS 02-30-22/bbu |
0.5 Instructional Specialist, MH 0.5 Instructional Specialist, ALT |
To replace employee #3598 |
|
Michelle Zgombic |
August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
.5 Teacher/Tech Coach - CS .5 Teacher/Tech Coach - MH |
.5 Teacher/Tech Coach - ALT .5 Teacher/Tech Coach - MH |
Staff Realignment |
|
Kristen Stoyanov |
August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
.5 Instructional Specialist - ALT .5 Instructional Specialist - WS |
1.0 Instructional Specialist - WS |
Staff Realignment |
|
Francesca Frosoni |
August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
0.5 Instructional Specialist - CS 0.5 Instructional Specialist - MH |
1.0 Instructional Specialist - CS |
Staff Realignment |
|
Christopher Tavaglione |
August 28, 2023 through February 29, 2024 |
Leave Replacement Special Education Teacher - WMS |
Leave Replacement Special Education Teacher - WMS |
Change of Date |
|
Antonio Alberto |
September 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
0.5 Custodian, 10 month, WMS $20,600 09-33-10/aiz |
0.5 Custodian, 12 month, District $26,780 04-03-10/afr |
To replace employee #2139 |
|
Lucia Raphael |
August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
1:1 Paraprofessional 32.5 hrs, CS $33,258. |
Classroom Paraprofessional 30 hrs, CS $30,700 |
To replace employee #3207 |
|
Natalie Caterisano |
August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
Classroom Paraprofessional 30 hrs, CS $32,500 (with stipend) |
1:1 Paraprofessional 32.5 hrs, CS $35,058 (with stipend) |
To replace employee #2940 |
|
Kimberly Collison |
August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
Grade 1 Teacher 02-30-22/bnm - CS |
Grade 3 Teacher 02-30-22/bpc - CS |
New Position |
|
Alethia Gallien |
On or about August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional 20 hrs, CS $16,657 |
1:1 Paraprofessional 32.5 hrs, CS 08-30-08/bpd $29,845 |
New Position |
|
Joyce Pekarsky |
September 26, 2023 through November 22, 2023 |
1:1 Paraprofessional CS |
Long-Term Substitute CS |
To replace employee #3693 |
C.12. Approval of 2023 Advanced Math Summer Bridge Program
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the appointment of the following staff member, to be paid at the contractual rate of $50 per hour. Total cost not to exceed $2,500.00. Fully funded through the ESSER federal grant.
|
Name |
|
Justina Thomson |
(*This motion supersedes the previous motion approved on June 12, 2023)
C.13. 2023-2024 Extended Day Instructors
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves all certificated teachers and paraprofessionals, to be appointed as extended day instructors for the 2023-2024 school year. Instructors to be paid at the contractual rate of $50 per hour. Total cost dependent upon needs of identified students in the district’s Extended Day Instructional Program. The total cost not to exceed $213,062.00 and to be fully funded by ESEA and ESSER grants.
C.14. Warren Academy Courses - Instructor Stipend 2023-2024
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 |
Total Cost Not to Exceed |
|
Kristen Stoyanov |
Classroom Management |
9/8/23 |
1 |
1 |
$100 |
|
Michelle Zgombic |
Unleash the Hidden Powers of Google Classroom |
9/12/23 |
4 |
2 |
$300 |
|
Francesca Frosoni & Kristen Stoyanov |
ELA Curriculum/Start Here Documents |
9/13/23 |
4 |
2 |
$300 each |
|
Michelle Zgombic |
Survive and Thrive! Managing your Digital Workspace (Gmail, GDrive) |
9/12/23 |
2 |
2 |
$200 |
|
Michelle Zgombic |
Keeping Your Students in Line While Online: Classroom Management During Digital Instruction |
9/19/23 |
4 |
2 |
$300 |
|
Francesca Frosoni & Kristen Stoyanov |
BAS Overview |
9/20/23 |
2 |
2 |
$200 each |
|
Michelle Zgombic |
Tech Tips and Assistive Tech for Special Ed and Paras |
9/21/23 |
2 |
2 |
$200 |
|
Michelle Zgombic |
Google Updates |
9/26/23 |
3 |
1 |
$200 |
|
Francesca Frosoni & Kristen Stoyanov |
iReady Structure: Technology & Tool Box |
9/27/23 |
4 |
2 |
$300 each |
|
Cynthia Cassidy |
Google Updates |
9/27/23 |
3 |
1 |
$200 |
|
Michelle Zgombic |
Teaching Strategies to Support Diverse Learners in a Digital Setting |
9/28/23 |
4 |
2 |
$300 |
|
Francesca Frosoni & Kristen Stoyanov |
Shared Reading |
10/4/23 |
4 |
2 |
$300 each |
|
Cynthia Cassidy |
Building Relationships in the Classroom |
10/4/23 |
1 |
1 |
$100 |
|
Francesca Frosoni & Kristen Stoyanov |
Next Generation Guided Reading |
10/11/23 |
2 |
2 |
$200 each |
|
Cynthia Cassidy |
Navigating the Alternate Observation |
10/23/23 |
1 |
1 |
$100 |
C.15. 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 |
|
CS |
1:1 Paraprofessional 08-30-08/bpb |
32.5 hrs |
|
CS |
1:1 Paraprofessional |
32.5 hrs |
|
District |
BCBA (effective 1/2/2024) |
.50 |
|
WS |
Instructional Specialist |
1.0 |
|
CS |
Instructional Specialist |
1.0 |
|
CS |
Grade 3 Teacher |
1.0 |
|
District |
District Custodian |
.5 |
C.16. 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 |
|
WS |
Instructional Specialist |
.5 |
|
WS |
Technology/Teacher Coach |
.5 |
|
CS |
Technology/Teacher Coach |
.5 |
|
CS |
Instructional Specialist |
.5 |
|
WMS |
District Custodian |
.38 |
C.17. 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 August 7, 2023, at an additional cost not to exceed $2,013.00.
C. 18. New Staff Induction - Instructional Coaches/ Technology Coaches
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following employees for their participation in the New Staff Induction Program orientation for a total of 6 hours on August 23 & 24, 2023, at the WTEA contractual rate of $50 per hour per employee, for a total cost not to exceed $1,800.00.
|
Names |
|
|
Cynthia Cassidy |
Michelle Zgombic |
|
Kimberly Bostory |
Francesca Frosoni |
|
Kristen Stoyanov |
Lyndsay Carroll |
C. 19. Extended Day Coordinators
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the appointment of the following staff member(s) as Extended Day Coordinator, to be paid a stipend commensurate with building program funding sources. The total cost not to exceed $22,000 and to be fully funded by Federal Grants.
|
Name |
School |
Stipend |
|
MaryBeth Greco |
Angelo L. Tomaso |
$4,000 |
|
Marianne Larson |
Central |
$5,000 |
|
Linda Yu |
Middle |
$4,000 |
|
Cristina Trump |
Mt. Horeb |
$4,000 |
|
Kristen Stoyanov |
Woodland |
$5,000 |
C.20. Long Term Substitutes
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Long Term Substitutes:
|
Name |
Effective Date |
Replacing Employee # |
|
Grace Jackson |
August 28, 2023 through on or about November 3, 2023 (pending certification) |
#0508 |
|
Aaron Geusic |
On or about August 28, 2023 through on or about October 27, 2023 |
#0541 |
C.21. Job Description
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education adopts the following new job description:
|
Position |
|
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) |
C.22. Special Project Assistants
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves all district secretaries and other administrative staff to serve as special project assistants at a rate of $35/hour, not to exceed 80 hours in aggregate for all work performed.
C.23. Summer 2023 Curriculum Projects
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff for the Summer 2023 curriculum projects, as per the WTEA negotiated agreement, at a rate of $50 per hour, at a cost not to exceed $400.00:
|
Name |
|
MaryBeth Greco |
C.24. Substitute Teachers
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following to be appointed as substitute teachers for the 2023-2024 school year.
|
Name |
|
Michelle Feliciano |
|
Grace Jackson |
|
Mary Johnstone |
|
Aaron Geusic |
D. Policy
D.1. Policies and Regulations - First Reading
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education suspend Bylaw 0131 and adopt new Policy 1642.01 and new Regulation 1642.01 and revised Policy 2419 and new Regulation 2419 with one reading based on recently approved sick leave legislation that is effective immediately and recent New Jersey Department of Education guidance provided to school districts that is effective September 1, 2023.
|
Number |
Name |
New/Revision |
Source of Changes |
|
P1642.01 |
Sick Leave |
New |
SEA |
|
P2419 |
School Threat Assessment Teams |
Revised |
SEA |
|
R1642.01 |
Sick Leave |
New |
SEA |
|
R2419 |
School Threat Assessment Teams |
New |
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).
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. Desai to close public commentary, seconded by Mrs. Feuchtbaum, the motion was approved by a 5-0 voice vote.
XVI. Adjourn
On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mr. Desai , the meeting was adjourned at 6:44 p.m.
Minutes submitted by,
Christopher Heagele
Board Secretary
Contact Us
Last modified on Thursday, February 24, 2022