Minutes for December 11, 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 (via zoom link), Laura Keller, Todd Weinstein,
Patricia Zohn and David Brezee.
Absent: Mehul Desai, Scott Otto, Stephen Toor, and Ryan Valentino
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 minutes of the November 20, 2023 Board Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Ms. Keller and approved by a 5-0 roll-call vote.
V. Correspondence and Information
● Dr. Mingle reported there were no HIB investigations and 2 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 |
· Fire Drills
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| November 3 | November 14 | November 28 | November 14 | November 21 |
· Security Drills
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| November 17 | November 7 | November 27 | November 7 | November 27 |
| Non Fire Evacuation | Non Fire Evacuation | Non Fire Evacuation | Non Fire Evacuation | Non Fire Evacuation |
VI. President's Remarks – Mr. David Brezee
● Mr. Brezee remarked on the following, and
○ Congratulated the recipients of Governor’s Educators of the Year Awards.
○ Welcomed new board members.
○ Wished Ruth Davies well, and thanked her for her long service to the Warren Township School District.
● Mr. Brezee also gave some farewell remarks as this was his final Board meeting.
VII. Superintendent’s Remarks – Dr. Matthew Mingle
● Dr. Mingle reported:
○ The Warren Middle School Chess Team won 1st place at a recent chess tournament.
● Dr. Mingle announced the district’s 2023-2024 Governor’s Educator of the Year Awards recipients as follows:
❏ Classroom Teacher Recipients
Angelo L. Tomaso - Tara Lento, Special Education Teacher
Central - Celeste Ostry, Special Education Teacher
Mt. Horeb - Michelle McMahon, Grade 3 Teacher
Woodland - Joan Toth, Special Education Teacher
Middle - O’Brien Speckin, ScienceTeacher
❏ Educational Services Professional Recipients
Angelo L. Tomaso - Oscar Alfaro, Paraprofessional
Central - Francesca Frosoni, Instructional Specialist
Mt. Horeb - Lisa Pravato, Paraprofessional
Woodland - Sue Francione, Paraprofessional
Middle - Diane Moon, Paraprofessional
VIII. Discussion
None
IX. Committee Reports
● Curriculum and Technology Committee - November 20, 2023
○ Ryan Valentino - Chair, Mehul Desai, Natalie Feuchtbaum, Todd Weinstein
■ None
● Finance, Operations, and Security Committee - November 28, 2023
○ Patricia Zohn - Chair, David Brezee, Scott Otto, Ryan Valentino
■ Mrs. Zohn reported that the committee met to discuss the 2024-2025 budget. The committee decided to postpone a full board discussion of the 24/25 budget for tonight’s meeting. The committee agreed to have another forum with taxpayers. Mrs. Zohn thanked the committee for a good year in 2023.
● Personnel, Negotiations, and Communication Committee - November 20, 2023
○ Laura Keller - Chair, David Brezee, Stephen Toor, Todd Weinstein
■ Ms. Keller reported that the committee approved the Security Aide position and prepared for the negotiation session with the WTEA.
● Ad Hoc Calendar Committee - November 27, 2023
○ Stephen Toor - Chair, Laura Keller, Patricia Zohn
■ Mrs. Zohn reported that the calendar committee met to recommend a process for the change to the future calendar (Regulation - 8210) as well as proposed calendars for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years (A.2. & A.3.).
■ The committee reconvened to discuss a change to the calendar to denote a caption change where December 25 will state “School Closed - Christmas” instead of “School Closed - Winter Recess”.
■ Mr. Brezee asked for discussion of Mrs. Zohn’s proposal. There was none.
X. Presentation
● Recognition of Service - Mr. David Brezee
○ Mrs. Zohn made a presentation regarding recognition of service for Board President David Brezee. The Board members then offered Mr. Brezee their thanks for his service to the Warren Township Board of Education.
● Mrs. Zohn opened the floor up for public comments regarding Mr. Brezee:
○ Nancy Andrews - WTEA President, thanked Mr. Brezee on behalf of the students and staff.
○ Shefali Tejani, Aspen Court, - thanked Mr. Brezee for his service to the district and board.
○ Philip Jones, WTEA Vice President - thanked Mr. Brezee for his service to the district.
○ Rachel Singleton, Deerwood Trail West - thanked Mr. Brezee for his service to the district.
○ Kevin Brotspies, Sneider Road - thanked Mr. Brezee for his service to the district:
○ Jeff Heaney, WTAA President - spoke on behalf of the WTAA and thanked Mr. Brezee for his service to the district.
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.
● Rachel Singleton, Deerwood Trail West - In favor of adding Christmas to the calendar and providing a process for future calendar changes.
● Nancy Andrews, WTEA President - Spoke to congratulate her colleagues who are recognized as the 2023-2024 Governor’s Educator of the Year award winners.
On motion by Mr. Weinstein to close public commentary, seconded by Ms. Keller, the motion was approved by a 5-0 voice vote.
XII. Items for Board Consideration/Action
On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Ms. Keller, the consent items A.1., through A.5. (A.2. and A.3. as amended), B.1. through B.7., C.1., through C.12. 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 November 20, 2023.
A.2. 2024-2025 Calendar
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the 2024-2025 calendar.
A.3. 2025-2026 Calendar
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the 2025-2026 calendar.
A.4. Home Instruction
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves bedside instruction as follows:
|
Student |
School |
Start Date |
Amount |
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8784618692 |
EI,US (LearnWell) |
November 21, 2023 |
Not to exceed $2,610 |
A.5 HIB Self-Assessment
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the HIB Self-Assessment for the 2022-2023 school year.
B. Finance/Operations/Transportation
B.1. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the period December 1, 2023 through December 11, 2023 in the amount of $2,412,735.09.
B.2. Partial Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, pursuant to Policy 6470, to audit pending bills and claims, to pay qualifying bills and claims within approved budget line item amounts, from December 12, 2023 to December 31, 2023, and to submit those bills to the Board of Education for approval at its first meeting in January 2024.
B.3. Board Secretary's and Treasurer's Report
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the report of the secretary for the month of November 2023.
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on November 30, 2023
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FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
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(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$6,331,352.23 |
$1,637,065.46 |
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(10) General Current Expense |
$0.00 |
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(11) Current Expense |
$2,440,852.88 |
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(12) Capital Outlay |
$900,996.94 |
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(13) Special Schools |
$5,964.03 |
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(20) Special Revenue Fund |
($151,869.39) |
$123,789.01 |
$0.00 |
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(30) Capital Projects Fund |
$739,551.83 |
$92,979.45 |
$1,949,308.08 |
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(40) Debt Service Fund |
$0.00 |
$0.12 |
$179.41 |
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TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS |
$6,919,034.67 |
$3,564,582.43 |
$3,586,552.95 |
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Wealth Mgmt - Capital Reserve |
$4,900,000.00 |
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Wealth Mgmt - Operating |
$1,750,000.00 |
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Wealth Mgmt - Capital Projects |
$5,016,000.00 |
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TOTAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT |
$11,666,000.00 |
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(60) Milk Fund |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
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|
(61) Juice and Water Fund |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
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(62) Food Service Account |
$81,295.50 |
($315,688.77) |
$58,742.82 |
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TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS |
$81,295.50 |
($315,688.77) |
$58,742.82 |
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.4. Budget Transfers for Month of November 2023
RESOLVED, the Board of Education ratifies the following transfers between budget line items that have been approved by the Superintendent of Schools and that are now being reported to the Board pursuant to Policy 6422:
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TO: |
FROM: |
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1. |
11-000-216-100-030-03-00 |
Salaries - Speech & OT - CS |
11-000-218-104-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Guidance - MS |
$45,000 |
|
2. |
11-000-219-104-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Child Study Team - MS |
11-000-218-104-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Guidance - MS |
$44,000 |
|
3. |
11-000-221-176-030-03-00 |
Salaries - Math/Literacy Coach - CS |
11-000-218-104-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Guidance - MS |
$21,000 |
|
4. |
11-000-221-176-050-06-00 |
Salaries - Math/Literacy Coach - WS |
11-130-100-101-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Grades 6-8 Teachers - MS |
$51,000 |
|
5. |
11-000-223-500-035-04-00 |
Staff Training-Other Purchased Svcs -MH |
11-190-100-610-035-04-10 |
Supplies - Instructional Supplies - MHS |
$1,000 |
|
6. |
11-000-223-580-040-05-00 |
Workshops & Travel - Staff Training- ALT |
11-190-100-610-040-05-10 |
Supplies - Instructional Supplies - ALT |
$1,000 |
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7. |
11-000-230-334-000-01-00 |
Architect & Engineering Services |
11-000-100-566-000-08-01 |
Tuition - Private Schools |
$10,200 |
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8. |
11-000-230-334-000-01-00 |
Architect & Engineering Services |
11-000-230-590-000-00-23 |
Legal Ads |
$1,400 |
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9. |
11-000-230-334-000-01-00 |
Architect & Engineering Services |
11-000-230-890-000-01-01 |
Dues & Memberships - Superintendent |
$1,000 |
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10. |
11-000-251-100-000-01-01 |
Salaries - Business Office Support Staff |
11-000-240-105-033-07-00 |
Salaries--Secretaries - MS |
$8,000 |
|
11. |
11-000-251-100-000-01-01 |
Salaries - Business Office Support Staff |
11-000-240-105-050-06-00 |
Salaries--Secretaries - WS |
$6,200 |
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12. |
11-000-261-100-000-09-00 |
Salaries - Maintenance |
11-000-262-100-000-09-00 |
Salaries - Custodians |
$6,800 |
|
13. |
11-000-262-107-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Lunchroom Aides - MHS |
11-000-262-100-000-09-00 |
Salaries - Custodians |
$6,600 |
|
14. |
11-105-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Preschool Teachers - MHS |
11-110-100-101-030-03-00 |
Salaries - Kindergarten Teachers - CS |
$5,200 |
|
15. |
11-190-100-500-033-07-00 |
Other Purchased Services - MS |
11-190-100-610-033-07-10 |
Supplies - Instructional Supplies - MS |
$1,785 |
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16. |
11-190-100-580-033-07-00 |
Travel (Instructional) - MS |
11-190-100-610-033-07-10 |
Supplies - Instructional Supplies - MS |
$500 |
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17. |
11-204-100-101-050-06-00 |
Salaries - LLD Teacher - WS |
11-130-100-101-033-07-00 |
Salaries - Grades 6-8 Teachers - MS |
$65,650 |
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18. |
11-204-100-106-050-06-00 |
Salaries - LLD Aides - WS |
11-000-217-106-035-04-02 |
Salaries - Extraordinary Paras - MHS |
$60,100 |
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19. |
11-213-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries - RC Teachers - MHS |
11-120-100-101-030-03-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - CS |
$182,000 |
|
20. |
11-213-100-101-040-05-00 |
Salaries - RC Teachers - ALT |
11-120-100-101-030-03-00 |
Salaries - Grades 1-5 Teachers - CS |
$154,000 |
|
21. |
11-216-100-101-030-03-01 |
Salaries - PSD Teachers Other - CS |
11-213-100-106-040-05-00 |
Salaries - RC Aides - ALT |
$6,500 |
|
22. |
11-216-100-101-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Preschool Teachers - MHS |
11-110-100-101-030-03-00 |
Salaries - Kindergarten Teachers - CS |
$5,200 |
|
23. |
11-216-100-101-035-04-01 |
Salaries - PSD Teachers Other - MHS |
11-213-100-106-040-05-00 |
Salaries - RC Aides - ALT |
$1,400 |
|
24. |
11-216-100-106-030-03-00 |
Salaries - Preschool Aides - CS |
11-000-217-106-035-04-02 |
Salaries - Extraordinary Paras - MHS |
$132,000 |
|
25. |
11-216-100-106-035-04-00 |
Salaries - Preschool Aides - MHS |
11-000-217-106-035-04-02 |
Salaries - Extraordinary Paras - MHS |
$96,500 |
|
26. |
11-219-100-320-033-08-00 |
Special Ed-Home Instr.-Purch. Svcs.- MS |
11-213-100-106-040-05-00 |
Salaries - RC Aides - ALT |
$6,000 |
|
27. |
11-240-100-101-050-06-00 |
Salaries - Bilingual Teachers - WS |
11-213-100-106-040-05-00 |
Salaries - RC Aides - ALT |
$11,305 |
|
28. |
12-000-261-730-040-09-05 |
Required Maintenance - ALT |
11-000-261-610-030-09-03 |
Maintenance Supplies - CS |
$5,124 |
|
29. |
12-000-261-730-040-09-05 |
Required Maintenance - ALT |
11-000-261-610-033-09-07 |
Maintenance Supplies - MS |
$5,124 |
|
30. |
12-000-261-730-040-09-05 |
Required Maintenance - ALT |
11-000-261-610-035-09-04 |
Maintenance Supplies - MHS |
$5,124 |
|
31. |
12-000-261-730-040-09-05 |
Required Maintenance - ALT |
11-000-261-610-040-09-05 |
Maintenance Supplies - ALT |
$5,124 |
|
32. |
12-000-261-730-040-09-05 |
Required Maintenance - ALT |
11-000-261-610-050-09-06 |
Maintenance Supplies - WS |
$5,124 |
B.5. 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 |
|
William Kimmick |
District |
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development |
Washington, DC |
Mar 2024 |
$2,310 |
|
Lance Riegler |
Technology |
New Jersey TECHSPO |
Atlantic City |
Jan 2024 |
$727 |
|
Michael Pate |
Buildings & Grounds |
New Jersey School Buildings and Grounds Association |
Atlantic City |
Mar 2024 |
$860 |
|
Brielle Tuozzo |
MTH |
New Jersey Association for Gifted Children |
West Windsor |
Apr 2024 |
$293 |
|
Nancy Andrews |
WS |
New Jersey Association for Gifted Children |
West Windsor |
Apr 2024 |
$264 |
|
Lyndsay Carroll |
ALT |
Shifting the Balance: Aligning Literacy Instruction with What We Know about How the Brain Reads |
Piscataway |
Apr 2024 |
$189 |
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.6. School Employees’ Health Benefits Program Waiver Payments
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 52:14-17.31a, in conjunction with N.J.S.A. 52:14-17.46.11, permits employers participating in the School Employees’ Health Benefits Program (“SEHBP”) to unilaterally establish an amount to be paid to employees who agree to waive their health benefits coverage in exchange for a cash payment; and
WHEREAS, the employer has sole discretion as to whether or not to offer employees health benefits waiver payments which are not subject to the collective bargaining process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-17.31a(c); and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education previously offered an incentive for eligible employees who waive medical insurance in the amount of 25%, or $5,000, whichever is less, of the amount saved by the employer because of the employee's waiver of coverage; and
WHEREAS, the supporting waiver language has been removed from the agreements with each of the district’s bargaining units; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education is exercising its discretion in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-17.31a(c) to offer an incentive for eligible employees who waive medical insurance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of the Township of Warren, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey, that it will offer an incentive for eligible employees who waive medical insurance in the amount of 25%, or $4,000, whichever is less, of the amount saved by the employer because of the employee's waiver of coverage for Calendar Year 2024; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an employee who has health benefit coverage through a spouse or from another source, other than the State Health Benefits Plan or the SEHBP, and who can demonstrate same to the Business Administrator, may elect to forego all or a portion of his/her medical, dental and/or prescription coverage for a full year and receive a cash payment of twenty-five percent (25%) of the premium savings to the Board of Education, or $4,000, whichever is less, of the amount saved by the employer. Said payment will not be considered salary, nor will it be considered pensionable. The Business Office shall provide the forms by which an employee shall waive coverage and apply for payment; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an employee who has waived all or a portion of his/her medical benefit coverage will be allowed to restore such coverage on an immediate basis, without the necessity of a health questionnaire for the employee or his/her family members, in the event of a hardship or change of life event. Reentry to all health benefit coverage for reason of hardship or change of life applies only in the following situations, which result in the loss of health benefits coverage through the employee's spouse or other source:
● Termination of employment (proof of termination of benefits required);
● Legal Separation (a copy of decree is required);
● Group contract/policy terminated (proof of termination of benefits required);
● Disability of spouse which eliminates benefits (proof of termination of benefits required);
● Divorce (a copy of the decree is required);
● Death of Spouse (a copy of death certificate is required);
● Military Discharge (a copy of DD214 is required);
Application under these circumstances must be made within sixty (60) days of the life event to the Board of Education's Payroll/Benefit Office.
In addition, any employee who has waived all his/her health benefit coverage may automatically restore his/her coverage by applying during the open enrollment period during any year. The reinstatement date under such conditions will be January 1. It will not be necessary for any employee or his/her family members to complete a Statement of Health (proof of insurability) to restore coverage during the open enrollment period.
B.7. Transportation - Out-of-District Student - SCESC - Regular School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transportation contract with Somerset County ESC for 2023-24 RSY transportation for Out-of-District student as follows:
|
School |
Student ID # |
Transportation Cost |
|
Bright Beginnings Learning Center |
1872585496 |
$428.40 per diem* |
(*This motion supersedes previous motion from November 20, 2023.)
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 |
|
Kathryn Magnier |
Leave Replacement Grade 2 |
WS |
BA+15 |
1 |
$64,337 |
February 15, 2024 through June 30, 2024 |
No |
To replace employee #3599 |
|
Carlo Palumbo |
Leave Replacement 1:1 Paraprofessional 32.5 hours/ week |
ALT |
NA |
2 |
$29,315 |
January 2, 2024 through May 27, 2024 |
No |
To replace employee #3364 |
|
Patricia Wilson |
Treasurer of School Monies |
District |
NA |
NA |
$5,000 |
January 2, 2024 through June 30, 2024 |
No |
To replace employee #2795 |
C.2. Substitute Teacher
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following to be appointed as a substitute teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.
|
Names |
|
Griffin LeBlond |
C.3. Leave Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following leave requests:
|
Employee ID |
Paid/Unpaid |
|
#1122 |
FMLA - December 20, 2023 through January 17, 2024 (paid) |
|
#2501 |
FMLA - December 11, 2023 through February 9, 2024 (paid) |
|
#2140 |
Intermittent FMLA - December 4, 2023 through January 4, 2024 (paid) |
C.4. 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 of $50.00 per hour.
|
Staff Member |
Course |
Date |
Prep Hours |
Instructor Hours |
Cost Total Not to Exceed |
|
Celeste Ostry |
Orton Gillingham- Skill Building Drills |
March 22, 2024 |
3 |
1 |
$200 |
|
Lyndsay Carroll |
iReady Math: Explore Session Supports |
January 9 & 18, 2024 |
2 |
2 |
$200 |
|
Christine Cirrotti |
Fostering Independence in Students |
January 17, 2024 |
1 |
1 |
$100 |
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 |
|
Alexandra Terry |
August 28, 2023, through December 12, 2023 |
Long Term Substitute, CS, $184 per day |
Leave Replacement Teacher, CS, BA, Step 1, $61,273 (prorated) |
To replace employee #2693 and #3321 |
|
Amy Petrik |
December 12, 2023 |
1:1 Paraprofessional, WS |
1:1 Paraprofessional, CS |
New position |
|
Lauren Rowling |
January 2, 2024 through June 30, 2024 |
Grade 1 Teacher, CS 02-30-22/amj |
Kindergarten Teacher, ALT 02-40-22/bae |
To replace employee #3218 |
|
Laura Rodaman |
January 2, 2024 through June 30, 2024 |
Special Education Teacher, CS 02-30-19/bmy |
Grade 1 Teacher, CS 02-30-22/amj |
To replace employee #3321 |
|
Ali Steffner |
January 2, 2024 through June 30, 2024 |
Kindergarten Teacher, ALT 02-40-22/bae |
Special Education, CS 02-30-19/bme |
To replace employee #3600 |
|
Marybeth Henry |
August 28, 2023 through June 30, 2024 |
Classroom Paraprofessional CS Step 15-16 $33,065 (with stipend) |
Leave Replacement Special Education Teacher CS BA, Step 3 $62,993 |
To replace employee #3218 |
|
Monika Rosinski |
August 28, 2023 through December 22, 2023 |
Leave Replacement Paraprofessional, CS, 30 hrs per week |
Leave Replacement Paraprofessional, CS, 30 hrs per week |
End date has been updated |
C.6. Approval to Create Position
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves to create the following position for 2023-2024 school year:
|
Location |
Position |
Full-Time Equivalent |
|
CS |
1:1 Paraprofessional 08-50-08/bps |
32.5 hrs |
C.7. 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 |
Classroom Paraprofessional 08-50-08/bfe |
30 hrs |
|
WS |
1:1 Paraprofessional 08-50-08/boq |
32.5 hrs |
C.8. Clubs/After School Activities
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following 2023-2024 after school club and the instructor, at the negotiated stipend rate.
|
Name |
Club |
School |
Cost |
|
David Arnold |
eSports |
MS |
$392 |
C.9. Retirement/Resignation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the retirement/resignations
of the following staff:
|
Name |
Position |
Location |
Retirement/ Resignation |
Dates of Service |
|
Michelle Ceccato |
1:1 Paraprofessional |
CS |
Resignation |
4/13/2020 - 12/22/2023 |
|
Ruth Davies |
Treasurer of School Monies |
District |
Resignation |
7/15/1983 - 12/31/2023 |
C.10. 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 20 hours in aggregate for all work performed.
C.11. Summer Fun - 2024-2025
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Summer Fun/ESY position for the 2024-2025 school year.
|
Name |
Position |
Salary |
|
Jenna Rotella |
Summer Fun/ESY Secretary |
$4,120 |
C.12. Long Term Substitute
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Long Term Substitute:
|
Name |
Effective Date |
Replacing Employee # |
|
Danielle Lader |
October 23, 2023, through December 15, 2023 |
#0783 |
D. Policies/Regulations
D.1. Policies/Regulations – First Reading
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the first reading of the following regulation:
|
Number |
Name |
New/Revision |
Source of Changes |
|
R8210 |
School Year |
New |
Ad Hoc Calendar Committee |
|
P8500 |
Food Services |
Revision |
District |
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. Weinstein to close public commentary, seconded by Ms. Keller, the motion was approved by a 5-0 voice vote.
XV. Adjourn
On motion by Mrs. Zohn, seconded by Mr. Brezee , the meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m.
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