Minutes for September 18, 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 6:30 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: Natalie Feuchtbaum, Laura Keller, Scott Otto, Stephen Toor,
Ryan Valentino, Todd Weinstein, Patricia Zohn and David Brezee
Absent:
Also Present: Dr. Matthew Mingle, Superintendent, Christopher Heagele, Board Secretary, and members of the public and press.
Mehul Desai joined the meeting via zoom at 6:48 p.m.
IV. Minutes
● Mrs. Zohn moved the following:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the public and private minutes of the August 21, 2023 Board Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Ms. Keller and approved by a 8-0 roll-call vote.
V. Correspondence and Information
● Dr. Mingle reported on in school suspensions.
· HIB Information
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Total # of Investigations: |
Total # of Determined Bullying Incidents: |
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0 |
0 |
· Suspension Report
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In School: |
Out of School: |
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2 |
0 |
VI. President's Remarks - Mr. David Brezee
● Mr. Brezee welcomed everyone back to school, and thanked the staff for their hard work.
● Mr. Brezee welcomes new staff (motions C.1. and C.2.).
● Mr. Brezee congratulated Beverly MacGorman on her retirement (motion C.6.).
VII. Superintendent’s Remarks – Dr. Matthew Mingle
● Dr. Mingle thanked the board for their attendance at staff convocation and the 9/11 Memorial Ceremonies at Warren Township Memorial.
VIII. Presentations
● District Demographic Snapshot - Dr. Matthew Mingle
Dr. Mingle presented on the District’s Demographics as of the beginning of school 2023.
Mehul Desai joined the meeting via zoom at 6:48 p.m.
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 - September 11, 2023
○ Patricia Zohn - Chair, David Brezee, Scott Otto, Ryan Valentino:
Mrs. Zohn reported that the committee met on September 11. Most meeting discussion was related to the Executive Session. Meeting also discussed:
➢ Finance Committee Goals (motion B.7.), traffic study / 5 year plan, completion of auditors work, and a proposed crosswalk in front of Woodland School.
● Personnel and Negotiations Committee - September 13, 2023
○ Laura Keller - Chair, David Brezee, Stephen Toor, Todd Weinstein:
Ms. Keller reported that the committee met September 13 to discuss:
➢ Staffing (motion C.12.), 2nd Basketball Coach (motion C.10.), Summer Fun (motion C.13.), Committee Goals (motion C.11.), CSA Evaluation, new sick leave law and WTEA negotiations.
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.
None
On motion by Mr. Otto to close public commentary, seconded by Mr. Weinstein, the motion was approved by a 9-0 voice vote.
XII. Items for Board Consideration/Action
On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Ms. Keller, the consent items A.1. through A.4., B.1. through B.8., and C.1., through C.21. were approved by a 9-0 roll-call vote.
The Superintendent recommends that it be:
A. Education
A.1. HIB Report
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the HIB Report submitted by the Superintendent for the period ending on August 18, 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 # |
SY Cost |
Transportation Cost |
|
Barnstable Academy |
5308770314 |
$54,800 |
$10,375.00 |
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Bright Beginnings Learning Center |
1872585496 |
$55,565 |
$103,341.00 (quote) |
A.3. School Safety Data System (SSDS) Summary Report
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the SSDS Summary Report submitted by the Superintendent for the Report Periods 1 and 2 of the 2022-2023 school year.
A.4. Bedside Instruction
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves additional bedside instruction as follows:
|
Students |
Vendor |
Amount |
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#3781680892 |
Brookfield Schools/For KEEPS Program |
Not to exceed $3,200 |
|
#2725435926 |
Silvergate Preparatory LLC |
Not to exceed $3,200 |
B. Finance/Operations/Transportation
B.1. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the month of September 2023 in the amount of $3,362,129.10.
B.2. Board Secretary's and Treasurer's Report - Tentative
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the tentative report of the secretary for the month of July 2023.
WHEREAS, this report shows the following tentative balances on July 31, 2023 where available
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FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE * |
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(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$4,582,037.62 |
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(10) General Current Expense |
$0.00 |
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(11) Current Expense |
$2,715,803.97 |
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(12) Capital Outlay |
$908,406.42 |
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(13) Special Schools |
$5,883.64 |
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(20) Special Revenue Fund |
$41,341.00 |
$184,464.61 |
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(30) Capital Projects Fund |
$2,404,549.56 |
($7,093.97) |
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(40) Debt Service Fund |
$.53 |
$0.12 |
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TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS |
$7,027,928.71 |
$3,807,464.79 |
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Wealth Mgmt - Capital Reserve |
$3,000,000.00 |
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Wealth Mgmt - Operating |
$0.00 |
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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 |
$15,760.45 |
$0.00 |
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(61) Juice and Water Fund |
$34,465.37 |
$0.00 |
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TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS |
$50,225.82 |
$0.00 |
* Pending final audit results
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 tentative 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 July 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. |
11-000-230-339-000-01-00 |
Purchased Professional Services- Administration |
11-000-291-260-000-00-00 |
Worker's Compensation |
$4,200 |
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2. |
11-000-251-330-000-01-00 |
Business Office - Professional Services |
11-000-251-592-000-01-00 |
Business Office - Miscellaneous Services |
$500 |
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3. |
11-000-251-330-000-01-00 |
Business Office - Professional Services |
11-000-251-890-000-01-00 |
Miscellaneous Expenses - Business Office |
$150 |
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4. |
11-000-251-580-000-00-00 |
Travel - Business Office |
11-000-222-300-050-11-01 |
Ed Media-Prof. & Technical Services - WS |
$4,800 |
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5. |
11-000-266-580-000-00-00 |
Security - Travel |
11-000-266-300-000-09-00 |
Security - Purchased Technical Services |
$1,000 |
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6. |
12-000-252-730-000-11-01 |
Equipment - Technology |
11-190-100-610-030-11-01 |
Supplies - Instructional Hardware - CS |
$2,249 |
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7. |
12-120-100-730-035-11-01 |
Instructional Equipment - Technology - MHS |
11-190-100-610-050-11-01 |
Supplies - Instructional Hardware - WS |
$7,600 |
B.4. Travel Approval
Whereas, in accordance with State of New Jersey School District Accountability Act (A-5) and the Warren Township Schools’ Policy 6471-School District Travel, travel by school district employees and Board of Education members must be approved in advance.
Now Therefore Be It RESOLVED, the Warren Township Schools Board of Education approves the following expenses for faculty, staff, administrators, and board members for seminars, conferences and workshops. The expense includes travel costs, if applicable:
|
Name |
School |
Workshop/ Conference |
Location |
Month/Yr |
Cost |
|
Alison Tugya |
CS |
New Jersey School Boards Association Workshop |
Atlantic City |
Oct 23 - 26, 2023 |
$1,182.00 |
|
Jeffrey Heaney |
WS |
New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association Fall Conference |
Atlantic City |
Oct 11 & 12, 2023 |
$788.00 |
|
Scott Cook |
MH |
New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association Fall Conference |
Atlantic City |
Oct 11 & 12, 2023 |
$749.00 |
All of the above travel has been approved by the Superintendent. The School Business Administrator shall track and record these costs to ensure that the maximum amount is not exceeded.
B.5. Transportation- Out-of-District Students-SCESC - ESY & Regular School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transportation contract with Somerset County ESC for 2023-24 ESY and RSY transportation for Out-of-District students as follows:
|
School |
Student ID # |
Cost |
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The Community School |
1363196692 |
$63,873.00 SY |
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PG Chambers |
5958837794 and 3138342376 |
$49,295.44 SY each |
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Newmark |
7614294272 |
$20,201.37 SY |
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Montgomery Academy |
3745725982 |
$2,056.92 (ESY) * |
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DLC New Providence |
1688687297 |
$15,645.60 SY |
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Celebrate The Children |
8830524421 |
$2,301.36 (ESY) * $54,712.40 (SY) |
* Supersedes the previous motion approved on July 17, 2023
B.6. Disposal of Obsolete Item
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education declares as obsolete the following item:
|
Item |
Description |
Identification Number |
|
Piano |
Everett at WMS |
Tag # 000699 |
B.7. Finance Committee Goals
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Finance, Operations, & Security goals for the 2023-2024 School Year:
- Support the implementation of year four strategic plan priorities that focus on Finance, Operations, and Security:
- Evaluate the district’s safety and security procedures and identify opportunities for enhancement.
- Implement referendum projects.
- Plan for long-term lunch program implementation.
- Update the long-range capital plan.
- Advise the board regarding the development of the 2024-2025 budget.
- Review the impact of new residential development on district operations.
B.8. New Jersey High Impact Tutoring Competitive Grant Application
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the New Jersey High Impact Tutoring Competitive Grant application submission to the New Jersey Department of Education.
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.
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Name |
Position/PCR |
Location |
Degree |
Step |
Salary |
Effective Date |
Tenure |
Discussion |
|
Sajel Kapadia |
Part-Time Multi-Duty Paraprofessional15 hrs 08-33-15/bep |
WMS |
N/A |
5 |
$12,997 |
August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
No |
To replace employee #3362 |
|
Laura Colantoni |
Leave Replacement Teacher |
WMS |
BA |
8 |
$68,433 |
October 30, 2023 (or sooner if released from contract) through April 30, 2024 |
No |
To replace employee #2056 |
|
Alexis Grabell |
1:1 Paraprofessional 32.5 hrs 08-30-08/bkq |
CS |
N/A |
6 |
$31,503 |
September 7, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
No |
To replace employee #3822 |
|
Gerardo Rodriguez |
Part-Time Custodian (night) 10 month 20 hrs 04-35-10/apd |
MH |
N/A |
N/A |
$16,000 |
September 5, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
No |
To replace employee #3543 |
|
Shelton Bryant |
Part-Time Custodian (night) 10 month 20 hrs 09-33-10/aiz |
WMS |
N/A |
N/A |
$17,600 |
On or about September 19, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
No |
To replace employee #1174 |
C.2. Substitute Teachers/Nurses
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following to be appointed as substitute teachers/nurse for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Names |
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Alexandra Terry |
Zeina Hammoud |
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Barbara Savage - Nurse |
Christine Khalil |
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Faith Lettire |
Maeghan Robertson |
|
Linda Hatcher |
Kerry Lancey |
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Rachida Ghodbane |
Barbara Petrillo |
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Maureen Schroeder |
Meghan Locker |
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Sophie Weaver |
Kirsten Gartner |
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Kristina Martins - Nurse |
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C.3. Affirmative Action Officer
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the appointment of William Kimmick as the district’s Affirmative Action Officer.
(This motion supersedes previous motion from May 23, 2023.)
C.4. Leave Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following leave requests:
|
Employee ID |
Paid/Unpaid |
|
#2056 |
FMLA - August 28, 2023 through November 17, 2023 (paid) Extended Leave - November 20, 2023 through April 30, 2024 (paid/unpaid) |
|
#2693 |
FMLA - August 28, 2023 through October 6, 2023 (paid) FMLA - October 9, 2023 through October 20, 2023 (unpaid) Extended Leave - October 23, 2023 through October 27, 2023 (unpaid) |
|
#3534 |
FMLA - August 28, 2023 through on or about September 15, 2023 (paid) NJFLA - September 18, 2023 through December 8, 2023 (unpaid) (This motion supersedes the motion approved on April 24, 2023) |
|
#3364 |
FMLA - January 2, 2024 through February 23, 2024 (paid) NJFLA - February 26, 2024 through May 27, 2024 (unpaid) |
C.5. Advancement on the Salary Guide
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff for amended placements on the 2023-2024 salary guide:
|
Name |
From |
To |
Effective |
|
Debbie Yankowicz |
MA+30 |
MA+45 |
09/01/2023 |
|
Madison Mueller |
MA |
MA+15 |
09/01/2023 |
|
Linnea Middleton |
MA |
MA+15 |
09/01/2023 |
C.6. Retirement/Resignation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the retirement/resignations
of the following staff:
|
Name |
Position |
Location |
Retirement/ Resignation |
Dates of Service |
|
David Spiller |
1:1 Paraprofessional 32.5 hrs 08-30-08/bpe |
CS |
Resignation |
February 13, 2023 through September 22, 2023 (or sooner if a replacement is found) |
|
Linda Hatcher |
Classroom Paraprofessional, 30 hrs 08-50-08/bfe |
WS |
Resignation |
December 13, 2013 through December 22, 2023 |
|
Beverly MacGorman |
Family and Consumer Science Teacher 02-33-22/aja |
WMS |
Retirement |
September 1, 2001 through December 22, 2023 |
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 $900.00.
|
Names |
|
Cristina Trump |
|
Michelle McMahon |
|
Sarah Caldwell |
C.8 Long Term Substitutes
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Long Term Substitutes:
|
Name |
Effective Date |
Replacing Employee # |
|
Alexandra Terry |
August 28, 2023 through on or about October 27, 2023 |
#2693 |
|
Nicole Kolb |
August 28, 2023 through on or about October 27, 2023 (unless new teacher can begin assignment sooner) |
#2056 |
C.9 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 |
|
Monika Rosinski |
August 28, 2023 through December 8, 2023 |
Leave Replacement Paraprofessional 30 hrs, CS |
Leave Replacement Paraprofessional 30 hrs, CS |
End date has been updated |
|
Laura Colantoni |
May 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024 |
Leave Replacement Teacher - WMS |
Grade 7 Science Teacher - WMS |
To replace employee #2056 |
|
Theresa Blaesser |
August 28, 2023 through June 20, 2024 |
0.6 Speech Therapist, MA, Step 23-24 $55,237 |
0.6 Speech Therapist MA, Step 21-22 $53,805 |
Correction of Step |
|
Danine Albanese |
August 28, 2023 through June 20, 2024 |
Grade 8 ELA/ASAP |
Grade 6 Social Studies |
Position update |
|
Gina Banks |
August 28, 2023 through June 20, 2024 |
Grade 6 ELA/ASAP |
Grade 8 ELA/ASAP |
Position update |
|
Brenda Sasso |
August 28, 2023 through June 20, 2024 |
Grade 6 Social Studies |
Grade 6 ELA/ASAP |
Position update |
|
Maria Alvarado |
September 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
CS Night Custodian $52,168 04-30-10/ais |
CS Head Night Custodian $52,668 04-30-10/ais |
Head Custodian Stipend |
|
Darrien Fields |
September 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
WS Night Custodian $47,133 04-50-10/aad |
WS Head Night Custodian $47,633 04-50-10/aad |
Head Custodian Stipend |
|
Thea Moore |
September 19, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
WS .2 Occupational Therapist 02-35-22/bov MH .2 Occupational Therapist 02-50-22/bow $34,953 |
CS .4 Occupational Therapist ALT .2 Occupational Therapist MH .2 Occupational Therapist $69,905 |
Enrollment |
C.10. WTEA Stipend Positions 2023-2024
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following WTEA stipend positions per the contracted rate for the 2023-2024 school year:
|
Club/Activity |
Names |
|
Girls Soccer |
Christopher Tavaglione |
|
Boys Basketball |
Scott Vaglio |
|
Bus Arrival Supervision Marking Periods #1, #2, #3 & #4 |
|
Donna Bardy |
|
Eileen Sebor |
|
Justina Thomson |
|
Timothy Fabiano |
C.11. 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 |
|
CS |
1:1 Paraprofessional 08-30-08/bkq |
32.5 |
|
WS |
Occupational Therapist 02-35-22/bov |
.2 |
|
MH |
Occupational Therapist 02-50-22/bow |
.2 |
C.12. 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 |
Occupational Therapist 02-30-22/bpg |
.4 |
|
ALT |
Occupational Therapist 02-40-22/bph |
.2 |
|
MH |
Occupational Therapist |
.2 |
|
CS |
Speech Therapist 02-30-22/bpf |
1.0 |
C.13. Summer Fun Positions - 2024
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Summer Fun/ESY 2024 positions.
|
Name |
Position |
Location |
Salary |
|
Jessica Decelle |
Summer Fun/ESY Principal/Supervisor |
District |
$15,000 |
|
Kristen Stoyanov |
Summer Fun/ESY Assistant Principal |
District |
$10,000 |
C.14. Custodial Substitutes
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following as a Substitute Custodians for the 2023-2024 school year (pending background checks) at the approved substitute custodian pay rate.
|
Names |
|
Maria Rodriguez |
|
Dora Vavarre |
|
Kyle Holczer |
C.15. 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 $100.00:
|
Name |
|
Michele Scott |
C.16. 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 |
Rate |
|
Summit Speech School |
$225 per hour - Teacher of the Deaf |
C. 17. 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 |
Reading and Writing Workshop Basics |
9/27/2023 |
2 |
2 |
$200 |
|
Kristen Stoyanov |
Classroom Management |
10/4/2023 |
1 |
1 |
$100 |
|
Kristen Stoyanov Francesca Frosoni |
Next Generation Read Aloud |
10/11/2023 |
4 |
2 |
$300 each |
|
Susan Cooper |
Bloom’s Taxonomy for Middle School |
9/27, 10/4, 10/11 and 10/18/2023 |
6 |
2 |
$400 |
|
Cynthia Cassidy |
Using Virtual Reality to Learn Languages |
10/11 and 10/12/2023 |
3 |
1 |
$200 |
|
Jessica Decelle Brittany Baillie |
CPI Initial Training |
10/9/2023 |
6 |
0 |
$300 each |
C.18. Employment Rescission
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education rescinds the appointment of Tyler Firestine as 1:1 Paraprofessional for Warren Township Schools effective September 5, 2023.
C.19. Personnel Committee Goals
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Personnel, Negotiations, and Communications Committee goals for the 2023-2024 School Year:
● Negotiate a successor collective bargaining agreement with the Warren Township Education Association.
● Revise and advise on Superintendent recommendations for adjustments to nonaligned staff compensation.
● Conduct the Superintendent evaluation process.
● Draft a communications/messaging strategy for key community topics.
C.20. After School Activities/Clubs
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the 2023-2024 after school activities/clubs, and the instructors for each, at the negotiated stipend rate.
C.21. After-School Activities/Clubs
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves all district nurses and paraprofessionals to be appointed as After-School Activities/Clubs aides to any student with an IEP requiring additional supervision for the 2023-2024 school year. Paraprofessionals will be paid their hourly rate and nurses will be paid at the hourly rate contracted for After-School Activities/Clubs; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves all other certificated staff to be appointed as substitute After-School Activities/Clubs aides to any student with an IEP requiring additional supervision for the 2023-2024 school year. Substitutes will be paid at the hourly rate contracted for After-School Activities/Clubs; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this amount will not exceed $27,400 for the 2023-2024 school year.
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.
● Lillian Walpow, Red Hill Road - Spoke to propose that the Lunar New Year is added to the 2024/2025 school calendar. Also mentioned that some schools have started to add this holiday to their calendars.
On motion by Mr. Otto to close public commentary, seconded by Mr. Weinstein, the motion was approved by a 9-0 voice vote.
Mr. Brezee suggested the establishment of an Ad Hoc Committee to explore adding Lunar New Year to the 2024/2025 school calendar. Mr. Brezee asked interested Board members to contact him regarding their participation on the committee.
Mr. Desai left the meeting at this time.
XVI. Executive Session
● At 7:01 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:
protection of public safety and property and/or investigations of possible violations or violations of law
Action will not be taken upon return to public session;
the length of the meeting is anticipated to be approximately two hours; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, the minutes of this closed session be made public when the need for confidentiality no longer exists.
The motion was seconded by Ms. Keller and approved by unanimous voice vote.
On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mrs. Feuchtbaum, the Board reconvened in open session at 9:10 p.m.
XVI. Adjourn
On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Ms. Keller , the meeting was adjourned at 9:11 p.m.
Minutes submitted by,
Christopher Heagele
Board Secretary
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