Minutes for August 26, 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 President Patricia Zohn
Open Public Meeting Statement – Mrs. Zohn 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 11, 2024. 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 – Mrs. Zohn led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. Roll Call
Present: Laura Keller, Richard Molfetta, Stephen Toor, Todd Winstein and
Patricia Zohn
Absent: Mehul Desai, Scott Otto and Ryan Valentino
Also Present: Dr. Matthew Mingle, Superintendent, Christopher Heagele, Board Secretary, and members of the public and press.
IV. Executive Session
● At 6:32 Ms. Keller 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:
᪆ material the disclosure of which constitutes an unwarranted invasion of individual privacy
᪆ specific prospective or current employees unless all who could be adversely affected request an open session
᪆ a matter involving the purchase, lease, or acquisition of real property with public funds
Action will be taken upon return to public session;
the length of the meeting is anticipated to be approximately 30 minutes; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, the minutes of this closed session be made public when the need for confidentiality no longer exists.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Molfetta and approved by a 5-0 roll-call vote.
On motion by Ms. Keller, seconded by Mr. Molfetta, the Board reconvened in open session at 7:06 p.m.
V. Minutes
● Ms. Keller moved the following:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the public and private minutes of the July 22, 2024 Board Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Toor and approved by a 5-0 roll-call vote.
VI. Correspondence and Information.
● Dr. Mingle reported that the Board received one email in support of the cell phone policy.
· 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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0 |
0 |
· Fire Drills
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| None | Summer Fun | Summer Fun | None | None |
| Jul 2 | Jul 2 |
· Security Drills
| ALT | Central | Mt. Horeb | Woodland | Middle |
| None | Summer Fun | Summer Fun | July | July |
| Hold | Hold | |||
| Jul 17 | Jul 17 |
VII. President's Remarks - Mrs. Patricia Zohn
● Mrs. Zohn thanked the district staff for readying the district for the new school year.
● Ms. Keller reported on her experience at the new staff induction program.
● Mrs. Zohn congratulated the district staff who are moving up on the salary guide (C.5.).
● Mrs. Zohn noted that on August 14, 2024, Mrs. Natalie Feuchtbaum resigned from the Board. Mrs. Zohn read a resolution honoring her service. Mrs. Zohn also walked through the process that will be used to fill the remaining term of the now vacant seat. Applications are due September 10. Applicants will be heard at the September 16 Board meeting.
VIII. Superintendent’s Remarks - Dr. Matthew Mingle
● Dr. Mingle reported his excitement to welcome back staff on August 27 and students August 29.
● Dr. Mingle reported on demographic data of the district as we start the new school year.
IX. Presentation
● None
X. Discussion
XI. Committee Reports
● Curriculum and Technology Committee - June 10, 2024; August 20, 2024
○ Stephen Toor - Chair, Mehul Desai, Rich Molfetta, Laura Keller - Alternate
■ Mr. Toor reported on two meetings: June 10, iReady results and Strategic Plan discussion and the meeting on August 20, changes to Math/ELA curriculums (on tonight’s agenda), changes to the cell phone policy (tonight’s agenda) and the discussion of preschool expansion.
● Finance, Operations, and Security Committee - August 19, 2024
○ Patricia Zohn - Chair, Scott Otto - Vice Chair, Ryan Valentino, Rich Molfetta - Alternate
■ Mrs. Zohn reported the Finance Committee met on August 19 with Parette Somjen Architects in attendance.
- The district is moving toward meeting the needs of expanded preschool and professional growth.
- Attorney RFP timeline.
- Exceptional investment growth - over $800K during the 23/24 school year
- Healthcare cost increases expected in 2025. The administration has requested a claims analysis to review other options.
● Personnel, Negotiations, and Communication Committee - August 22, 2024
○ Laura Keller - Chair, Todd Weinstein, Stephen Toor - Alternate
■ Ms. Keller reported the Personnel Committee met on August 22 to discuss the Business Administrator contract and the Superintendent’s evaluation process.
● Ad Hoc Strategic Planning Committee - June 10, 2024; June 11, 2024
○ Laura Keller - Chair, Stephen Toor, Patricia Zohn
■ Ms. Keller reported the Ad Hoc Strategic Planning committee met on June 10 and June 11 to discuss the selection of the strategic plan consultant and to discuss the 2024-25 district goals.
XII. 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. Weinstein to close public commentary, seconded by Mr. Molfetta, the motion was approved by a 5-0 voice vote.
XIII. Items for Board Consideration/Action
● Dr. Mingle reported on the following:
○ Curriculum Guidelines (A.7.)
○ Extraordinary Aid 2023-24 Acceptance (B.3.)
○ District School Street Zoning (B.5.)
○ 2024-25 Preschool Transportation Rates (B.6.)
○ Resignation of Board Member Mrs. Natalie Feuchtbaum (C.16.)
○ Cell Phone Policy (D.1.)
On motion by Ms. Keller, seconded by Mr. Weinstein, the consent items A.1., through A.8., B.1., through B.7., C.1., through C.19., and D.1., through D.3., were approved by a 5-0 roll-call vote.
A. Education
A.1. HIB Report
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the HIB Report submitted by the Superintendent for the period ending on July 22, 2024.
A.2. District Goals
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education adopts the following goals for the
2024-2025 school year:
1.Student Achievement
a. Improve student outcomes in:
i. English Language Arts (ELA) by focusing on a consistent set of best practices and standards alignment in all ELA classrooms;
ii. Math by focusing on a consistent set of best practices and standards alignment in all math classrooms; and
iii. Social-Emotional Learning competencies (SEL) by clarifying expectations for staff roles in implementing SEL to promote academic and social growth of students.
2. Belonging
a. Increase the cultural proficiency of educators by:
i. Engaging staff in conversations that help them recognize and improve their own cultural proficiency; and
ii. Engaging staff in lessons on culturally responsive teaching.
Increase student sense of belonging by:
i. Creating spaces where all are empowered to develop their authentic selves;
ii. Getting to know students’ evolving stories, strengths, ambitions, and needs;
iii. Providing programs that foster student wellness and resilience;
iv. Ensuring dignity and kindness for all, in every situation; and
v. Building bridges across race, culture and identity to create a community where all are valued.
Improve Middle School culture by:
i. Engaging students in activities that foster student wellness and resilience;
ii. Building a culture of dignity and kindness for all; and
iii. Building bridges across race, culture and identity to create a community where all are valued.
3. Strategic Plan
a. Adopt a strategic plan for the years 2025-2030.
A.3. Out-of-District Placement
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following out-of-district tuition for 2024-2025 ESY and School Year:
|
School |
Student ID # |
ESY Cost |
SY Cost |
|
Center for Lifelong Learning |
9043525165 |
$10,012.00 |
$99,208.00 |
|
Banyan School |
6633536241 |
N/A |
$102,834.00 |
A.4. Out-of-District Placement - 2024-2025 Regular School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Out-of-District 2024-2025 Regular School Year contract with Somerset County ESC for the following student:
|
Student |
School |
Start Date |
Amount |
|
4909472105 |
Somerset Academy |
September 5, 2024 |
$52,380.00 |
A.5. 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 2023-2024 school year.
A.6. Tuition Contract
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a tuition contract with the Long Hill Township School District, for Student # 3503375341 to attend Warren Township School District’s 2024-2025 LLD program at Warren Middle School with tuition rate as follows:
|
School Year |
Amount |
|
Extended School Year (6/24/2024 through 7/26/2024) |
$3,913 |
|
Regular School Year (8/27/2024 through 6/30/2025) |
$48,422 |
A.7. Curriculum Guides - 2024-2025
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following revised curriculum guides:
● Math Grade K
● Math Grade 1
● Math Grade 2
● Math Grade 3
● Math Grade 4
● Math Grade 5
● Math Grade 6
● Grade 7 Math
● Grade 7 Accelerated Math
● Grade 8 Math
● Algebra
● Grade K ELA
● Grade 1 ELA
● Grade 2 ELA
● Grade 3 ELA
● Grade 4 ELA
● Grade 5 ELA
● Grade 6 ELA
● Grade 7 ELA
● Grade 8 ELA
A.8. Student Matter
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education affirms the recommendation of the Superintendent and the special Board subcommittee regarding Student #622203 and approves the attached resolution.
B. Finance/Operations/Transportation
B.1. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the month of August 2024 in the amount of $1,759,235.72.
B.2. Extraordinary Aid 2023-2024 - Acceptance
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts Extraordinary Aid funding from the 2023-2024 school year in the amount of $918,781.
B.3. Extraordinary Aid 2023-2024 - Allocation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves an increase to the 2023-2024 budget to recognize 2023-2024 Extraordinary Aid in the amount of $918,781 and allocates the $768,781 which is above the budgeted $150,000 as follows:
● Revenue Account: 10-3131 Extraordinary Aid (10-303 Budgeted Fund Balance)
● Expense Account: 11-000-223-580: Staff Training - $45,000
● Expense Account: 11-000-230-334: Architectural Services - $28,400
● Expense Account: 11-000-230-339: Other Professional Services - $38,200
● Expense Account: 11-000-219-320: CST Purchased Services - $34,100
● Expense Account: 11-000-291-270: Health Care - $22,825
● Expense Account: 12-000-400-334: B&G Roof Architectural Services - $46,200
● Expense Account: 12-000-400-450: B&G Roof - $554,056
B.4. Transportation - Out-of-District Student-SCESC - School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transportation contract with Somerset County ESC for 2024-2025 School Year for Out-of-District students as follows:
|
School |
Student ID # |
Transportation Cost |
|
Pillar School |
1872585496 |
$483.00 per diem |
|
Somerset Academy |
4909472105 |
$190.05 per diem |
|
Center for Lifelong Learning |
9043525165 |
$409.50 per diem |
B.5. District School Street Zoning
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves zoning the following streets to the Woodland and Central School Zone, beginning in August, 2024:
● Jasmine Drive
● Honeysuckle Lane
● Iris Court
● Myrtle Road
● Lavender Way
● Spirea Way - Central School
No current students are affected by this change.
B.6. 2024-2025 Preschool Transportation Rates
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the 2024-2025 preschool transportation fee for regular education students attending the Warren Township Preschool Program at $1,500/year. Regular education student transportation is based on the availability of seats, and is not guaranteed.
B.7. Referendum Application to NJDOE
WHEREAS, there exists a need for Architectural Services to complete and submit project applications to the NJDOE for review and approval for each of the districts’ five schools, in connection with a proposed bond referendum election for district-wide capital facilities improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Public School Contracts Law defines architectural services as professional services not subject to competitive bidding; and
WHEREAS, the Warren Township Schools Board of Education approved a contract for Architectural Services in connection with the aforementioned project, to Parette Somjen Architects of Rockaway, New Jerseyat its July 22, 2024 Board meeting.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Warren Township Schools Board of Education approves the submission of an application of said plans as a School Facilities Project to the NJDOE; and
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Warren Township Schools Board of Education is seeking State Debt Service funding for this project; and
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Warren Township Schools Board of Education approves any necessary amendments to the District’s current Long Range Facilities Plan pursuant to the above noted project.
C. Personnel/Student Services
C.1. Employment for the 2024-2025 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 |
|
Gimena Cardenas-Arbelo |
Preschool Teacher |
MTH |
MA |
11-12 |
$82,181 |
August 27, 2024 through June 30, 2025 |
Yes |
New Position |
|
Ricardo Rodriguez |
Night Custodian |
MTH |
N/A |
N/A |
$43,680 (Prorated) |
August 16, 2024 through June 30, 2025 |
No |
Replacing Employee #3543 |
|
Bonnie Farber |
Preschool Paraprofessional (30 hours per week) |
MTH |
N/A |
4 |
$28,560 |
August 27, 2024 through June 30, 2025 |
No |
New Position |
|
Kyle Hunt |
Part time Custodian (20 hours per week) |
WMS |
N/A |
N/A |
$16,000 |
August 27, 2024 through June 30, 2025 |
No |
Replacing Employee #3837 |
|
Kimberly Zimmer |
Leave Replacement - Special Education Teacher |
ALT |
MA |
4 |
$71,550 (Prorated) |
August 27, 2024 through on or around January 10, 2024 |
No |
Replacing Employee #3683 |
|
Dana Weber |
Leave Replacement - Multiduty Paraprofessional (30 hours per week) |
ALT |
N/A |
4 |
$25,995 |
August 27, 2024 through June 30, 2025 |
No |
Replacing Employee #3803 |
|
Carlo Palumbo |
Security Advocate |
District |
N/A |
N/A |
$51,520 |
August 27, 2024 through June 30, 2025 |
No |
Replacing Employee #3632 |
|
Lindsey Dolan |
1:1 Paraprofessional (32.5 hours) |
CS |
N/A |
1 |
$29,364 |
August 27, 2024 through June 30, 2025 |
No |
New Position |
C.2. Long Term Substitutes
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Long Term Substitutes:
|
Name |
Dates |
Employee # |
|
Darcy Passaro |
September 12, 2024 through November 15, 2024 |
#2954 |
|
Danielle Lader |
August 27, 2024 through October 21, 2024 |
#2055 |
C.3. Substitute Teachers
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following to be appointed as substitute teachers for the 2024-2025 school year.
|
Name |
|
Emily DelSordo |
|
Danielle Lader |
C.4. Leave Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following leave requests:
|
Employee ID |
Paid/Unpaid |
|
#3679 |
FMLA - November 25, 2024 through December 31, 2024 (Paid) FMLA - January 1, 2025 - January 17, 2025 (Unpaid) NJFLA - January 20, 2025 through April 11, 2025 (Unpaid) (This motion supersedes the motion from July 22, 2024) |
|
#2631 |
FMLA - June 12, 2024 through July 26, 2024 (Paid) (This motion supersedes the motion from April 29, 2024) |
|
#2055 |
FMLA - August 27, 2024 through October 18, 2024 (Paid) |
|
#3167 |
FMLA - July 15, 2024 through August 26, 2024 (Paid) (This motion supersedes the motion from July 22, 2024) |
|
#3683 |
FMLA - August 27, 2024 through September 26, 2024 (Paid) FMLA - September 27, 2024 through October 11, 2024 (Unpaid) NJFLA - October 14, 2024 through January 10, 2025 (Unpaid) (This motion supersedes the motion from May 13, 2024) |
|
#2085 |
FMLA - March 7, 2024 through May, 31 2024 (Paid) Extended Leave - June 3, 2024 through June 30, 2024 (Paid) Extended Leave - August 27, 2024 - October 10, 2024 (Paid) (This motion supersedes previous motion from April 29, 2024) |
|
#2649 |
FMLA - August 27, 2024 through September 11, 2024 (Paid) |
|
#3223 |
Administrative Leave - May 31, 2024 through September 16, 2024 (Paid) (This motion supersedes the motion from July 22, 2024) |
C.5. Advancement on the Salary Guide
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff for amended placements on the 2024-2025 salary guide:
|
Name |
From |
To |
Effective |
|
Cristina Dugan |
MA+30 |
MA+45 |
09/01/2024 |
|
Justina Thomson |
MA+30 |
MA+45 |
09/01/2024 |
|
Christina Mancino |
MA+15 |
MA+30 |
09/01/2024 |
|
Sara Callahan |
MA+15 |
MA+30 |
09/01/2024 |
|
Kristina Mitch |
MA+15 |
MA+30 |
09/01/2024 |
|
Nichole Kaller |
MA+15 |
MA+30 |
09/01/2024 |
|
Carlyn O’Regan |
MA |
MA+15 |
09/01/2024 |
|
Jacklyn Cohen |
MA |
MA+15 |
09/01/2024 |
|
Jessica Mironski |
MA |
MA+15 |
09/01/2024 |
|
Claire Vivenzio |
MA |
MA+15 |
09/01/2024 |
|
Eliana Glassman |
BA+15 |
MA |
09/01/2024 |
|
Aubrey Pellerin |
BA+15 |
MA |
09/01/2024 |
|
Sean Ulichny |
BA+15 |
MA |
09/01/2024 |
|
Jennifer SanAntonio |
BA+15 |
MA |
09/01/2024 |
|
Kelcey Sheeley |
BA |
BA+15 |
09/01/2024 |
|
Kimberly Felber |
BA |
BA+15 |
09/01/2024 |
|
Christine Agresti |
BA |
BA+15 |
09/01/2024 |
C.6. 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 |
|
Katelyn Morgan |
August 27, 2024 through June 30, 2025 |
Elementary School Teacher |
Grade 2 Teacher ALT |
New Position |
C.7. Retirement/Resignation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the retirement/resignations
of the following staff:
|
Name |
Position |
Location |
Retirement/ Resignation |
Dates of Service |
|
Meghan Locker |
1:1 Paraprofessional |
WS |
Resignation |
September 18, 2023 through August 26, 2024 |
|
Melissa Errickson |
1:1 Paraprofessional |
ALT |
Resignation |
September 1, 2018 through August 26, 2024 |
|
Karen Riggi |
Classroom Paraprofessional |
MTH |
Resignation |
November 20, 2023 through September 18, 2024 |
|
Michelle Feliciano |
Multi-Duty Paraprofessional |
MTH |
Resignation |
September 27, 2023 through September 27, 2024 |
C.8. Approval to Abolish Positions
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the abolishment of the following positions for 2024-2025 school year:
|
Location |
Position |
Full-Time Equivalent |
|
WS |
Classroom Paraprofessional |
1.0 |
|
ALT |
1:1 Paraprofessional |
1.0 |
|
TBD |
Elementary Classroom Teacher |
1.0 |
C.9. Approval to Create Positions
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the creation of the following positions for 2024-2025 school year:
|
Location |
Position |
Full-Time Equivalent |
|
ALT |
Grade 2 Teacher |
1.0 |
C.10. Superintendent Evaluation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the evaluation for the
Superintendent for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
C.11. Warren Middle School Staff Additional Hours Summer 2024
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Middle School counseling staff to work extra three days total, at the employee’s per diem rate, as noted below:
|
Name |
Position |
Amount |
|
Jenna Rotella |
Guidance Counselor |
Not to exceed $1,045 (By August 26, 2024) |
|
Helen Scully |
Guidance Counselor |
Not to exceed $1,633 (By August 26, 2024) |
|
Lauren Systo |
Guidance Counselor |
Not to exceed $1,391 (By August 26, 2024) |
C.12. Appointment of WTEA-Eligible Staff 2024-2025 School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the WTEA-eligible staff employment below for the 2024-2025 school year. This motion supersedes the May 13, 2024 resolution for the named employees only.
|
Name |
Position/PCR |
Location |
Degree |
Step |
Salary |
Stipend |
Total Salary |
Effective Date |
Tenure |
Discussion |
|
Elizabeth Bisson |
1:1 Paraprofessional (32.5 hours) |
ALT |
N/A |
23 |
$36,990 |
$2,000 |
$38,990 |
August 27, 2024 through June 30, 2025 |
No |
N/A |
|
Barbara LoSapio |
Multi Duty Paraprofessional (22.5 hours) |
WS |
N/A |
30 |
$27,034 |
$0 |
$27,034 |
August 27, 2024 through June 30, 2025 |
No |
N/A |
C.13. 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 20, 2024, at the WTEA contractual rate of $50 per hour per employee, for a total cost not to exceed $3,000.00.
|
Names |
||
|
Anabela Ordner |
Christine Agresti |
Aubrey Pellerin |
|
Laurie Green |
Beatrice Schwarzkopf |
Carla Cicalese |
|
Erica Jeffers |
Linda Yu |
Michele Velasco |
|
Deborah Yankowicz |
||
C.14. New Staff Induction Program (NSIP) Support Coaches
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff for NSIP Presentations, as per the WTEA negotiated agreement, at a rate of $50 per hour, at a total cost not to exceed $1500.00:
|
Names |
|
|
Kristen Stoyanov |
Lyndsay Carroll |
|
Cynthia Cassidy |
Francesca Frosoni |
|
Patricia Iannacone |
|
*(This motion supersedes previous motion from June 10, 2024)
C.15. Special Education Service Provider List
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the revised Service Provider List for the 2024-2025 school year.
C.16. Resignation - Board of Education
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the resignation of Board of Education member Mrs. Natalie Feuchtbaum, with gratitude for her service to the Warren Township students, effective August 14, 2024.
C.17. 2024-2025 Extended Day Instructors
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves all certificated teachers and paraprofessionals, to be appointed as extended day instructors for the 2024-2025 school year. Instructors to be paid at the contractual rate of $50 per hour. Total cost dependent upon needs of identified students in the district’s Extended Day Instructional Program. The total cost not to exceed $143,534.00 and to be fully funded by Federal Grants.
C.18. Extended Day Coordinators
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the appointment of the following staff member(s) as Extended Day Coordinator, to be paid a stipend commensurate with building program funding sources. The total cost not to exceed $17,500 and to be fully funded by Federal Grants.
|
Names |
School |
Stipend |
|
MaryBeth Greco |
ALT |
$2,500 |
|
Marianne Larson |
CS |
$5,000 |
|
Linda Yu |
WMS |
$2,500 |
|
Cristina Trump |
MTH |
$2,500 |
|
Kristen Stoyanov |
WS |
$5,000 |
C. 19. DIBELS Training - Instructor Stipend
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following staff for reimbursement as an Instructor for DIBELS Training to Staff. Each instructor will be reimbursed at the WTEA contractual rate of $50.00 per hour not to exceed $300.00.
|
Names |
|
|
Christina Mancino |
Nancy Braunstein |
|
Catherine Murphy |
|
D. Policy
D.1. Policies - First Reading
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education suspend Bylaw 0131 and adopt the revised Policy 5516 with one reading. This revision shall terminate at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education if further action is not taken.
|
Number |
Name |
New/Revision |
Source of Changes |
|
5516 |
Use of Electronic Communication and Recording Devices (ECRD) |
R |
Curriculum Committee |
D.2. Policies – Second Reading
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the second reading of the following policies:
|
Number |
Name |
New/Revision |
Source of Changes |
|
0141 |
Board Member Number and Term |
R |
SEA |
|
2200 |
Curriculum Content |
R |
SEA |
|
3160 |
Physical Education |
R |
SEA |
|
4160 |
Physical Examination |
R |
SEA |
|
5337 |
Service Animals |
R |
SEA |
|
5350 |
Student Suicide Prevention |
R |
SEA |
|
8420 |
Emergency and Crisis Situations |
R |
SEA |
|
8467 |
Firearms and Weapons |
R |
SEA |
|
9181 |
Volunteer Athletic Coaches and Co-Curricular Activity Advisors/Assistants |
R |
SEA |
XIV. Unfinished Business
● Board Retreat Item - Board Self-Evaluation and Goal Setting - TABLED
● Election Calendar - April vs. November Elections
○ Mrs. Zohn introduced the topic of moving the election calendar from November (current) to April (potential). Mrs. Zohn opened up to the Board for discussion. Mr. Toor, Ms. Keller and Mr. Molfetta supported the idea. If the full board is supportive, Mrs. Zohn would ask the administration to look into it for the 2025 Board election. Mr. Weinstein also supported the idea. The Board directed the administration to provide information regarding the two options prior to the next meeting.
● Board Member Meeting Participation via Zoom, Policy 0145
○ The Board agreed to add the words “in-person” to minimum meeting requirements for Board members. Policy 0145 will appear for a first reading at the September 16 meeting.
XV. New Business
None.
XVI. 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 Mr. Toor, the motion was approved by a 5-0 voice vote.
XVII. Adjourn
On motion by Ms. Keller, seconded by Mr. Weinstein, the meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
Minutes submitted by,
Christopher Heagele
Board Secretary
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