Minutes for January 8, 2024
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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 Secretary Christopher Heagele
Open Public Meeting Statement – Mr. Heagele 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. Heagele led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. Election Results
For entry into the minutes, Mr. Heagele provided the Somerset County Clerk certified results of the Annual School Election, held on November 7, 2023:
Warren Township - Three (3) Three Year Board of Education Seats
● Laura Keller
● Stephen Toor
● Todd Weinstein
Warren Township - One (1) One Year Board of Education Seat
● Richard Molfetta
IV. Oath of Office
● The Oath of Office was administered to Ms. Keller, Mr. Molfetta, Mr. Toor, and Mr. Weinstein by Mr. Heagele.
V. Roll Call
Present: Mehul Desai, Natalie Feuchtbaum (via zoom), Laura Keller, Richard Molfetta, Scott Otto, Stephen Toor, Ryan Valentino, Todd Weinstein, and Patricia Zohn
Absent:
Also Present: Dr. Matthew Mingle, Superintendent, Christopher Heagele, Board Secretary, and members of the public and press.
VI. Election of Board Officers
The nominations for Board President were opened by Mr. Heagele.
Mrs. Patricia Zohn was nominated by Ms. Laura Keller. Seeing no other nominations, nominations were closed.
Mrs. Patricia Zohn was elected President with a 9-0 roll-call vote.
Board President Mrs. Zohn presided over the remainder of the meeting.
The nomination for Board Vice President was opened by Board President Mrs. Zohn.
Ms. Laura Keller was nominated by Mr. Todd Weinstein. Seeing no other nominations, nominations were closed.
Ms. Laura Keller was elected Vice President with a 9-0 vote.
VII. Annual Reorganization Action Items
On motion by Ms. Keller, seconded by Mr. Weinstein and approved by a 9-0 roll-call vote, the board approved reorganizational agenda items A. through G.
A. Policies
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves adoption of current Board Policies & Bylaws for the Calendar Year 2024.
B. Service Appointments
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the following:
1. The Courier News as the official school district newspaper for the Calendar Year 2024.
2. The Echoes-Sentinel as official alternate newspaper to be used in lieu of the Courier News, when necessary, for the Calendar Year 2024.
3. TAPinto Warren as official electronic news source for the Calendar Year 2024.
4. The appointment of Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC (non fair and open) as Board Attorneys for the Calendar Year 2024 at the following hourly rates:
a) $170 - Partner
b) $165 - Counsel
c) $150 - Associate
d) $90 - Law clerks and paralegals
at an approximate total cost not to exceed $64,000.
5. The appointment of Parette Somjen Architects, LLC as the architect of record (non fair and open) for the Calendar Year 2024, at an approximate total cost not to exceed $30,000 with terms as specified in the contract.
6. The appointment of Chris Heagele, Business Administrator/Board Secretary, be designated as the Board of Education’s Claims Auditor with authority, as provided by 18A:19-2 amended; to direct prepayment of claims for Debt Service, Payroll, Fixed charges and any other claim or demand with would be in the best interests of the Board to pay promptly for the 2023/2024 school year.
C. Board Meeting Dates
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the following list of meetings for the Calendar Year 2024:
WARREN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION
2024 MEETING SCHEDULE
(NOTE: All meetings will be held in person and virtually. All meetings are assumed to be held in the Library at the Middle School. All meetings are to be held on a Monday.)
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DATE |
TIME |
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January 8, 2024 REORGANIZATION |
6:30 pm |
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January 22, 2024 |
6:30 pm |
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February 26, 2024 |
6:30 pm |
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March 18, 2024 |
6:30 pm |
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April 29, 2024 |
6:30 pm |
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May 13, 2024 |
6:30 pm |
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June 10, 2024 |
6:30 pm |
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July 22, 2024 |
4:00 pm |
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August 26, 2024 |
6:30 pm |
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September 16, 2024 |
6:30 pm |
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October 21, 2024 |
6:30 pm |
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November 18, 2024 |
6:30 pm |
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December 16, 2024 |
6:30 pm |
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January 6, 2025 REORGANIZATION |
6:30 pm |
D. Board Member Code of Ethics
RESOLVED, the Board of Education acknowledges that each Board Member has received and agreed to uphold the Code of Ethics as follows:
1. I will uphold and enforce all laws, state board rules and regulations, and court orders pertaining to schools. Desired changes should be brought about only through legal and ethical procedures.
2. I will make decisions in terms of the educational welfare of children and will seek to develop and maintain public schools which meet the individual needs of all children regardless of their ability, race, creed, sex or social standing.
3. I will confine my board action to policy making, planning, and appraisal and I will help to frame policies and plans only after the board has consulted those who will be affected by them.
4. I will carry out my responsibility, not to administer the schools, but, together with my fellow board members, to see that they are well run.
5. I will recognize that authority rests with the board of education and will make no personal promises nor take any private action which may compromise the board.
6. I will refuse to surrender my independent judgment to special interest or partisan political groups or to use the schools for personal gain or for the gain of friends.
7. I will hold confidential all matters pertaining to the schools which, if disclosed, would needlessly injure individuals or the schools. But in all other matters, I will provide accurate information and, in concert with my fellow board members, interpret to the staff the aspirations of the community for its schools.
8. I will vote to appoint the best qualified personnel available after consideration of the recommendation of the Superintendent.
9. I will support and protect school personnel in proper performance of their duties.
10. I will refer all complaints to the Superintendent and will act on such complaints at public meetings only after failure of an administrative solution.
E. District Mission Statement
RESOLVED, the Board of Education readopts the district’s mission statement as follows:
“The mission of the Warren Township School District is to provide, through a safe, nurturing yet challenging environment, all students with an outstanding education that engages students and fosters academic excellence, healthy social and emotional development, and a lifelong passion for learning.”
F. Appointments
1. The election of Richard Molfetta as Board Representative to the NJSBA Delegate Assembly for the Calendar Year 2024 and the election of Todd Weinstein as the alternate.
2. The election of Laure Keller as the Board Representative to the Somerset County Educational Services Commission for the Calendar Year 2024 and the election of Muhl Desai as the alternate.
3. The election of Stephen Toor as Board Representative to the Watchung Hills Municipal Alliance Committee for the Calendar Year 2024 and the election of Ryan Valentino as the alternate.
4. The appointment of the Superintendent of Schools as the Board Representative to the Morris Union Jointure Commission Board of Education for the Calendar Year 2024.
5. The appointment of the Superintendent of Schools and Board of Education president as liaisons to the Warren Township committee.
G. 2024-2025 School Year Tuition Rates for Employees’ Children
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following as the 2024-2025 tuition rates for children of staff members.
● Kindergarten- Grade 8: $4,505
**********End of Reorganization Items**********
VIII. Minutes
● Ms. Keller moved the following:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the public minutes of the December 11, 2023 Board Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Otto and approved by a 9-0 roll-call vote.
IX. Correspondence and Information
● Dr. Mingle reported on HIBs and Suspension Reports.
· HIB Information
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Total # of Investigations: |
Total # of Determined Bullying Incidents: |
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4 |
2 |
· Suspension Report
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In School: |
Out of School: |
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0 |
1 |
· Fire Drills
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| December 12 | December 15 | December 12 | December 14 | December 12 |
· Security Drills
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| December 13 | December 11 | December 19 | December 13 | December 15 |
| Lockdown | Lockdown | Lockdown | Lockdown | Lockdown |
| Active Shooter | Active Shooter | Active Shooter | Active Shooter | Active Shooter |
X. President's Remarks - Mrs. Patricia Zohn
Newly elected Board President Mrs. Zohn made remarks to the Board and Community, thanking each member of the board for their hard work representing the community.
XI. Superintendent’s Remarks - Dr. Matthew Mingle
Dr. Mingle thanked and congratulated the newly installed Board Members and reminded residents that weather might be an issue later this week.
XII. Presentations
None
XIII. Discussion
None
XIV. Committee Reports
● Curriculum and Technology Committee - October 16, 2023 and November 20, 2023
○ Mr. Valentino reported that the committee met on October 16, and November 20, 2023 to review the district’s iReady data.
● Finance, Operations, and Security Committee - No Meeting
● Personnel, Negotiations, and Communications Committee - No Meeting
Mrs. Zohn announced that she will set committee assignments within the next week.
XV. 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;
- When the Board of Education is conducting its meetings either virtually or in a hybrid environment, members of the public may also submit comments no later than 9:00 AM the day of the board meeting via email to BA@warrentboe.org or hardcopy mail to the district office.
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. Toor, the motion was approved by a 9-0 voice vote.
XVI. Items for Board Consideration/Action
Dr. Mingle reported that consent item A.3. is to comply with QSAC and consent item A.4. and A.5. are to revise the day that Diwali is observed.
On motion by Ms. Keller, seconded by Mr. Weinstein, the consent items A.1., through A.7., B.1., through B.5., C.1., through C.15., and D.1. 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 approves the HIB Report submitted by the Superintendent for the period ending on December 11, 2023.
A.2. Fieldwork Site
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following supervised clinical fieldwork at Warren Township BOE for the 2023-2024 School Year:
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School |
Clinical Field |
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Rutgers Graduate School of Social Work |
Social Work |
A.3. Curriculum Guides - 2023-2024
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following new and
revised curriculum guides:
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- K World Language (New)
- 1 World Language (New)
- 2-8 World Language (Revised)
- 6-8 Music Cycles (Revised)
- PE K-8 (Revised)
A.4. 2024-2025 Revised Calendar
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the 2024-2025 revised calendar.
A.5. 2025-2026 Revised Calendar
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the 2025-2026 revised calendar.
A.6. Educational Research Project
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Lisa Ferreira to conduct
an Educational Research Project with preschool parents and early childhood
educators in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a doctoral dissertation at Seton Hall University, pending approval of Seton Hall University’s Institutional Review Board.
A.7. Out-of-District Placement
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the out-of-district placement for Student #8959312787, to Allegro School beginning on or about January 16, 2024 through June 30, 2024, at a cost to be determined.
B. Finance/Operations/Transportation
B.1. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the period December 12, 2023 through December 31, 2023 in the amount of $4,049,436.75.
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 |
|
Martha Mendez |
WMS |
Riding Shotgun: Letting Students Take the Wheel: Foreign Language Educators of New Jersey |
Monroe Twp |
May 2024 |
$174 |
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. Travel Reimbursement Mileage Rate
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the reimbursement rate for district travel in a personal vehicle to be $0.47 per mile, per the New Jersey State Appropriations Act.
B.4. Purchasing Approval
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the following annual Cooperative purchasing:
● Atra Janitorial Supply Co, through Ed Data Services Bid #10425 for assorted janitorial supplies, at an amount not to exceed $250,000.
● Cablevision Lightpath - NJ, Inc. through cooperative purchasing agreement NJDRLAP through ESCNJ, for internet and voice services, at an amount not to exceed $300,000.
● Dell, through State Contract M0483, for computer equipment, peripherals and related services, at an amount not to exceed $400,000.
● School Specialty, through State Contract T0114 and various ED Data Service Bids, for school supplies, at an amount not to exceed $200,000.
● SHI International Corp, through cooperative purchasing agreement E-8801-NJSBA-ACESCPS as well as other cooperative purchasing agreements, for technology purchasing, at an amount not to exceed $225,000.
● Staples Business Advantage, through various Ed Data Services Bids, for office/computer supplies, at an amount not to exceed $125,000.
B.5. Settlement Agreement
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves a settlement agreement and general release with the guardian of student #621920.
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 |
|
Lisa Sullivan |
Classroom Paraprofessional, 30 hours per week 08-35-08/bne |
MH |
N/A |
8-12 |
$30,150 |
On or about January 22, 2024, through June 30, 2024 |
No |
To replace employee #3720 |
|
Jean Vecchio |
1:1 Paraprofessional 32.5 hours per week 08-30-08/bjg |
CS |
N/A |
1 |
$28,795 |
On or about January 22, 2024, through June 30, 2024 |
No |
To replace employee #3482 |
C.2. Leave Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following leave requests:
|
Employee ID |
Paid/Unpaid |
|
#0470 |
FMLA - September 25, 2023, through December 15, 2023 (paid) Extended Leave - December 18, 2023, through January 15, 2024 (paid) (This motion supersedes the previous motion approved on August 21, 2023) |
|
#2292 |
FMLA - January 2, 2024 through on or about February 13, 2024 (paid) |
|
#0783 |
FMLA - October 23, 2023, through October 31, 2023 (paid) FMLA - November 1, 2023, through February 16, 2024, or sooner (½ days AM) (paid). (This motion supersedes the previous motion approved on November 20, 2023) |
|
#3440 |
February 2, 2024, through March 14, 2024 (paid) February 15, 2024, through April 15, 2024 (unpaid) |
C.3. Hiring
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to extend offers of employment for which there may be a vacancy or which are predicated by enrollment numbers between January 9, 2024 through January 6, 2025, subject to ratification of the Board at its next scheduled meeting.
C.4. Substitute Teachers
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following to be appointed as substitute teachers for the 2023-2024 school year.
|
Name |
|
Cheryl Coffin |
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Sadie Nochimson |
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Shereen Raza |
|
Samantha Laubach |
C.5. Long Term Substitutes
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Long Term Substitutes:
|
Name |
Dates |
Employee # |
|
Grace Jackson |
November 6, 2023 through January 15, 2024 (This motion supersedes the previous motion approved on November 20, 2023) |
#0470 |
|
Samantha Laubach |
January 3, 2024, through March 6, 2024 |
#0541 |
|
Danielle Lader |
October 23, 2023, through December 22, 2023 (This motion supersedes the previous motion approved on December 11, 2023) |
#0783 |
|
Mariette Dzeletovic |
January 4, 2024 through on or about February 13, 2024 |
#2292 |
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 |
|
Aleksandra Wagner |
1:1 Paraprofessional, 32.5 hours per week 08-33-08/bll |
WMS |
Resignation |
September 20, 2020, through January 2, 2024 |
|
Kathryn Magnier |
Classroom Paraprofessional, 30 hours per week 08-35-08/bne |
MH |
Resignation |
January 2, 2024 through on or about January 22, 2024 |
C. 7. 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 |
Cost Total Not to Exceed |
|
Michelle Zgombic |
Survive and Thrive! Part 1. Managing your Digital Workspace (Gmail) |
January 16, 2024 |
1 |
1 |
$100 |
|
Michelle Zgombic |
Survive and Thrive! Part 2. Managing your Digital Workspace (GDrive) |
January 18, 2024 |
1 |
1 |
$100 |
|
Michelle Zgombic |
Survive and Thrive! Part 3. Managing your Digital Workspace (GCalendar, Bookmarks, Keep, Contacts) |
January 9,11, & 23, 2024 |
5 |
3 |
$400 |
|
Lyndsay Carroll |
Math Running Records: Addition & Subtraction |
January 16 & 23, 2024 |
4 |
2 |
$300 |
|
Lyndsay Carroll |
Math Running Records: Multiplication & Division |
January 29, 2024 February 6, 2024 |
4 |
2 |
$300 |
|
Danielle Buzby |
Simple Strategies to Enhance Teaching and Watch your Students Thrive! |
January 10, 11, 17, & 18, 2024 |
3 |
2 |
$250 |
|
Cynthia Cassidy Samantha Dock |
Increasing Productivity with AI |
January 16, 2024 |
3 |
1 |
$200 each |
|
Cynthia Cassidy |
Tech Tools for Paras |
February 28, 2024 |
3 |
1 |
$200 |
|
Michelle Zgombic |
Authentic Assessment |
February 1, 2024 |
3 |
1 |
$200 |
|
Cynthia Cassidy |
Get Creative with Canva |
February 12, 2024 |
3 |
1 |
$200 |
|
Cynthia Cassidy |
Building Collaboration Skills in the Classroom |
January 31, 2024 |
3 |
1 |
$200 |
C.8. Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Building Teams
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff as Crisis Prevention Intervention Building Team members. Each staff member will receive an annual amount of $500 stipend per the WTEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. The stipend will be rewarded upon verified completion of the Crisis Prevention Intervention training, for a total cost not to exceed $34,000.00.
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Names |
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|
Cidalia Abreu |
Alexa Diiorio |
Nancy Lauber |
Lisa Pravato |
|
Virinder Aiello |
Maryanne DuBois |
Edward Lee |
Lucia Raphael |
|
Oscar Alfaro |
Melissa Errickson |
Beth Alcaraz |
Juliette Rayser |
|
Ashley Allegra |
Timothy Fabiano |
Patricia Lospinoso |
Anthony Rizzolo |
|
Brittany Baillie |
Latrice Fairley |
Lauren Mansour |
Anna Roga |
|
Nicholas Bayachek |
Jacqueline Fattell |
Alexandra McWilliams |
Michelle Roth |
|
Erica Bell |
Melissa Fedosh |
Linnea Middleton |
Beatrice Schwarzkopf |
|
Kelly Blessing-Maire |
Alethia Gallien |
Kelsey Miller |
Shawna Slater |
|
Sara Callahan |
Parsad Gandhi |
Diane Moon |
Sandra Surowiec |
|
Katie Cameron |
Eliana Glassman |
Toni Moss |
Lauren Systo |
|
Loriann Carbone |
Rebecca Hartman |
Madison Mueller |
Mary Spitz |
|
Natalie Caterisano |
Nancy Henderson |
Lauren Nelson |
John Tsihlas |
|
Katherine Cimei |
Julie Jagiello |
Valerie Nelson |
Sean Ulichny |
|
Jaclyn Cohen |
Carol Keirstead |
David O’Connor |
Darlene Villa |
|
Courtney Cwiek |
Tara Keller |
Carlyn O'Regan |
Claire Vivenzio |
|
Paris LaRhonda Davis-Simmons |
Donna Kohl |
Marylin Orejuela |
Deborah Yankowicz |
|
Jessica Decelle |
Teresa Kuprat |
Alyssa Pech |
Linda Yu |
C.9. Approval to Create Positions
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the creation of the following positions for 2023-2024 school year:
|
Location |
Position |
Full-Time Equivalent |
|
MH |
Classroom Paraprofessional 08-35-08/bpt |
30 hrs |
C.10. 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 |
|
WMS |
Paraprofessional 08-33-08/bit |
32.5 hrs |
|
WS |
Classroom Paraprofessional 08-50-08/bfe |
30 hrs |
C.11. Compensatory Services
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following individuals to provide tutoring for students identified as eligible for Compensatory Services at the rate of $50 per hour not to exceed $1,575. Fully funded through ESSER III.
|
Name |
|
Christine Agresti |
|
Jackie Fattell |
|
Shannon Reis |
C.12. Supervisor Stipend
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following position for the 2023-2024 school year:
|
Club |
Name |
Amount |
|
Basketball Supervisor |
David Arnold Scott Vaglio |
$50 per hour (not to exceed 60 hours) |
(*This motion supersedes previous motion from June 12, 2023.)
C.13. 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 |
|
Holly Bucco |
January 2, 2024 through January 19, 2024 |
Part-Time Multi-Duty Step 1, Paraprofessional, 8 hrs per week, $6,403 08-50-15/bmp |
Part-Time Multi-Duty Step 1, Paraprofessional, 20 hrs per week, $16,009 08-50-15/bmk |
To replace employee #3799 |
C.14. Settlement Agreement
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Settlement Agreement with Employee #2047.
C.15. Increment Withholding
WHEREAS, the Superintendent has recommended that the Warren Township Board of Education withhold the employment and adjustment increments of Employee #2047 for the 2024-2025 school year; and
WHEREAS, the Board has considered the Superintendent’s recommendation together with the entire record; and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the Superintendent’s recommendation to the Board that the Employee’s employment and adjustment increments be withheld for the 2024-2025 school year is amply supported by the record as a whole; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby adopts and affirms the Superintendent’s recommendation to withhold the Employee’s employment and adjustment increments for the 2024-2025 school year for the reasons set forth in the Board’s Settlement Agreement with the Employee dated January 8, 2024; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby requests that the Board Secretary/Business Administrator provide the Employee with written notice that his/her employment and adjustment increments for the 2024-2025 school year are being withheld, together with the reasons therefore, within 10 days of the date of this Resolution, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:29-14.
D. Policy
D.1. Policies/Regulations – Second Reading
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the second reading of the following regulation and policy:
|
Number |
Name |
New/Revision |
Source of Changes |
|
R8210 |
School Year |
New |
Ad Hoc Calendar Committee |
|
P8500 |
Food Services |
Revision |
District |
XVII. Unfinished Business
None
XVIII. New Business
None
XIX. Public Commentary (any topic)
Note on public input at BOE meetings: Board Policy #0167, adopted on June 18, 2018, provides for public participation in Board of Education meetings. Such participation is governed by the following rules:
- A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by an announcement of his/her name, address, and group affiliation, if applicable;
- Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to three minutes’ duration. If necessary, the public comment portion of the meeting may be extended fifteen minutes with Board approval;
- No participant may speak more than once on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard;
- All statements, questions, or inquiries shall be directed to the presiding officer and any questions or inquiries directed by a participant to another Board member shall be redirected to the presiding officer who shall determine if such statement, question, or inquiry shall be addressed by the presiding officer on behalf of the Board;
The portion of the meeting during which participation of the public is invited shall be limited to fifteen minutes (limit may be adjusted at the discretion of the presiding officer as circumstances dictate).
The Board of Education welcomes and encourages input from the public. Being mindful of privacy rights regarding students and board employees and to avoid any potential liability on the part of the speaker, the board discourages references to specific individuals. While directing your comments or questions to the board president, please understand that the public comment portions of the meeting are not structured as question and answer sessions but rather are offered as opportunities for you to share your thoughts with the board. The board president may need to refer an issue to the superintendent if the particular issue has not been handled through the appropriate chain of command with the school district. However, responses may be provided at the end of this session. There are times when comments and questions will require additional fact gathering before a response is provided.
None
On motion by Mr. Otto to close public commentary, seconded by Mr. Toor, the motion was approved by a 9-0 voice vote.
XX. Adjourn
On motion by Ms. Keller, seconded by Mr. Otto, the meeting was adjourned at 7:01 p.m.
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