March 26, 2014 Lead Report

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Submitted by Migration on Tue, 03/04/2014 - 12:47pm

Dates:

Wednesday, March 26, 2014 - 9:00pm

1. Statement of Public Notice of Meeting in Accordance with New Jersey Public Meeting Act

2. Motion for Executive Session

3. Reconvene

4. Flag Salute

5. Approval of Minutes

February 19, 2014 Special Meeting Minutes (attachment)

February 26, 2014 Executive Minutes (attachment)

February 26, 2014 Public Minutes (attachment)

6. Opportunity for Public to Address the Board of Education regarding specific agenda items

In accordance with the Public Participation in Board Meetings, in Board Bylaw No. 0167, the Chair shall limit discussion from each individual, or group representative, to five (5) minutes.

Board Committee Action

8. Report of the Superintendent of Schools

A. Recognition of Kindergarten Students (Wonderful Writer, Amazing Athlete and Weather Data Reader) – presented by Richard Taibi, Principal

B. Dorothy L. Bullock School Annual Report – presented by Joseph DePalma, Principal (attachment)

C. Monster Math Club Presentation – presented by Venetia Miner and Sandra Debes (attachment)

9. Board Committee Reports

10. Old Business

11. New Business

12. Opportunity for the Public to Address the Board of Education regarding specific agenda items

In accordance with the Public Participation in Board Meetings, in Board Bylaw No. 0167, the Chair shall limit discussion from each individual, or group representative, to five (5) minutes.

13. Adjournment

GLASSBORO BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING OR WORK SESSION

DATE: March 26, 2014

TIME: 7:00 P.M.

LOCATION: Beach Administration Building

PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING OR WORK SESSION

Public notice of this meeting or work session has been made in accordance with the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, Law of 1975.

Advanced public notice of this meeting was given March 5, 2014 including the time, date and place of the meeting.

Said public notice has been made as follows:

- Notice has been posted in the Board of Education Office, Carpenter Street and Bowe Boulevard, Glassboro, N.J.

- Notice has been communicated to the following newspapers:

a. South Jersey Times

b. Philadelphia Inquirer

c. Courier Post

- Notice has been filed with the Clerk of the Borough of Glassboro

Glassboro Municipal Building, 1 South Main Street, Glassboro, N.J.

RESOLUTION: NON-PUBLIC SESSION

WHEREAS The matters to be discussed in Part I of this session are matters listed for private discussion under Section 7, b, (1)-(9) of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, and

WHEREAS The general nature of the subjects to be discussed are listed in the agenda for Part I of this meeting, attached, and

WHEREAS The discussion on these matters will be disclosed to the public, if possible, when the Board convenes or at the next regular meeting of the Glassboro Board of Education on

Date: March 26, 2014

Time: 6:00 P.M.

Location: Beach Administration Building

THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED That the Glassboro Board of Education will discuss the matters listed in the agenda for Part I of this session in private.

1. Operations

A. Building Issues

1) Rodgers School

2) Bullock School

3) Bowe School

4) Intermediate School

a) DEP Update (attachments-3)

b) Evacuation Drill

5) High School

6) Beach Administration Building

7) Technology Update

a) Recommend Board approval to create and administer a Glassboro High School Facebook page. Dr. Danielle Sneathen, Principal, and George Weeks, Director of Technology will administer the page which will be for informational purposes only. (attachment)

B. Awards/Donations

1) Rowan University-Miles for Music

Recommend Board ratify acceptance of the donation of funds raised by the Rowan University sponsored Miles for Music being held on March 23, 2014. The donation will go to the Glassboro High School Music Program. (attachment)

C. Transportation

D. Budget Recommendations/Grants

1) Recommend the Board approve the following Reports per attachments:

a) Warrant Account Bill List March 2014 (attachment)

b) Handwritten Check List February 1-28, 2014 (attachment)

c) Board Secretary’s Report February 2014 (attachment)

d) Revenue Report February 2014 (attachment)

e) Treasurer’s Report February 2014 (attachment)

Board Secretary’s Reports in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of February 2014. The Board Secretary certifies that no line item account has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c) 3 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

Treasurer’s Reports in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of February 2014. The Treasurer’s Reports and Secretary’s Reports are in agreement for the month of February 2014.

Board Secretary in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A-23-2.11 (c) 2 certifies that there are no changes in anticipated revenue amounts or revenue sources.

Board of Education Certification – pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11 (c)4. We certify that after review of the secretary’s monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that to the best of our knowledge no major accounts or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11 (c)3 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

2) Transfer Authorization:

a) Recommend the Board approve the authorized transfers for February 2014. (attachment)

3) 2014 Safety Grant

Recommend Board approval to submit and accept the 2014 Safety Grant Program grant application through NJ Schools Insurance Group’s ERIC South subfund in the amount of $10,179.00. (attachment)

E. Resolutions/Contracted Services

1) Policies/Regulations

a) Recommend Board approval of the first reading of the policies and regulations listed below: (attachment)

1. Policy 3216 Dress & Grooming for Teaching Staff Members and Building Administrators

2. Policy 5200 Attendance

b) Recommend Board approval of the second reading and adoption of the policies and regulations listed below: (attachments)

1. Regulation 2431.1 Emergency Procedures for Athletic Practices and Competitions

2. Regulation 2431.2 Medical Examination to Determine Fitness for Participation in Athletics

3. Policy 3230 Outside Activities-Teaching Staff

4. Regulation 3230 Outside Activities-Teaching Staff

5. Policy 3281 Inappropriate Staff Conduct-Teaching Staff

6. Regulation 3281 Inappropriate Staff Contact-Teaching Staff

7. Policy 4230 Outside Activities-Support Staff

8. Regulation 4230 Outside Activities-Support Staff

9. Policy 4281 Inappropriate Staff Conduct-Support Staff

10. Regulation 4281 Inappropriate Staff Conduct-Support Staff

11. Policy 6113 E-Rate

12. Policy 6163 Advertising on School Property

13. Policy 7522 School District Provided Technology Devices to Staff Members

14. Policy 7523 School District Provided Technology Devices to Pupils

2) Educational Data Services, Inc.

Recommend Board approval of the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Educational Data Services, Inc. for the 2014-2015 school year. (attachment)

3) Services Exceeding Bid Threshold

Recommend Board approval to adopt the Resolution for Homebound Instruction Services from K & K Educational Services which will exceed the bid threshold of $36,000.00 during the 2013-2014 school year. (attachment)

4) Deferred Compensation Plan Administrator

Recommend Board approval, pending legal review, to authorize the Omni Group to replace CPI Qualified Plan Consultants as the plan administrator for the district’s 403(b)/457(p) deferred compensation plans. (attachment)

F. Informational – Reports/Articles/Miscellaneous

1) Reports

a) Maintenance Report (attachment)

b) Security Drill Report (attachment)

c) Variance Analysis Report (attachment)

2) Articles

3) Miscellaneous

a) School Physician Update

b) Food Vendor Presentation (attachment)

c) CNG Truck Update (attachment)

d) Referendum Update

e) Resolution-2014 Delegate Assembly (attachment)

2. Administration

A. Resignations/Retirements/Leaves of Absence/Rescind Action

1) Resignations

2) Revocation of Tenure

3) Dismissal/Suspension

a) Recommend Board ratify the termination of Employee #5528 effective March 14, 2014.

4) Leaves of Absence

a) Karen Peale will be utilizing FMLA beginning March 19, 2014 with an anticipated return date of March 28, 2014.

b) Eileen Miller will be utilizing FMLA beginning March 17, 2014 with an anticipated return date of April 28, 2014.

c) Renee Hart will be utilizing FMLA beginning March 7, 2014 with an anticipated return date of April 10, 2014.

d) Joseph DePalma will be utilizing FMLA beginning March 31, 2014 with an anticipated return date of April 14, 2014.

5) Retirement

a) Recommend Board approval for the retirement of Patricia Little effective July 1, 2014. (attachment)

b) Recommend Board approval for the retirement of Shelley Petrozza effective July 1, 2014. (attachment)

c) Recommend Board approval for the retirement of William Gallon effective July 1, 2014 and remain an active volunteer with the district effective July 1, 2014. (attachment)

d) Recommend Board approval for the retirement of Joseph DePalma effective July 1, 2014. (attachment)

6) Reduction in Force

7) Increment Withholding

B. New Employees/Transfers/Assignments/Contracts

1) New Employees

a) Substitute Teachers/Teachers/Nurses/Secretaries/Aides

1. Recommend Board approval of Substitute List #7 for the 2013-2014 school year. (attachment)

b) Administration

c) Bus Drivers

d) Bus Aides

e) Substitute Bus Drivers and Aides

1. Recommend Board approval of James McAviney, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check and completion of required paperwork, as Substitute Bus Driver for the 2013-2014 school year, on an as-needed basis, at a pay rate of $17.50 per hour. Start date to be determined. (attachment)

2. Recommend Board approval of Jon Stokes, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check and completion of required paperwork, as Substitute Bus Driver for the 2013-2014 school year, on an as-needed basis, at a pay rate of $17.50 per hour. Start date to be determined. (attachment)

f) Custodians/Housekeeper/Grounds

1. Recommend Board approval of Francis Foley as Housekeeper for the 2013-2014 school year effective March 27, 2014 at a prorated salary of $22,467.00. Mr. Foley currently works as a Substitute Housekeeper and will be hired as a replacement due to a recent retirement. (attachment)

2. Recommend Board approval of Michael Fanfarillo, Jr., pending a positive criminal history background check, as Grounds Keeper for the 2013-2014 school year at a prorated salary of $24,206.00, Step 2. Mr. Fanfarillo will be hired as a replacement due to a recent retirement. Start date to be determined. (attachment)

g) Substitute Custodians/Grounds

h) One to One Aide/Aides

i) Secretaries

j) Athletics

1. Recommend Board approval, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, of William Schweim as Assistant Baseball Coach for the 2014 spring season, Step 1, at a salary of $2,881.67. (attachment)

k) Other

1. Recommend Board approval, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, of Robert Lightcap, as Network Support Technician, for the 2013-2014 school year at a prorated salary of $35,000.00. Start date to be determined. (attachment)

2) Employee Transfer/Appointments

3) Assignments

a. Recommend Board approval of Richard Taibi as Acting Principal at Dorothy L. Bullock School at a rate of $100.00 per day effective March 31, 2014 through April 11, 2014 due to a leave of absence. This position will be in addition to Mr. Taibi’s duties as Principal of J. Harvey Rodgers School.

4) Contracts

5) Miscellaneous

6) Legal

7) Extended School Year

8) Alternative Evening School

C. Workshops/Training/Professional Development

D. Grants

E. Policies/Job Descriptions

F. Public Relations

1) Community Affairs Secretary Report – February 2014 (attachment)

G. Miscellaneous

1) Pit Orchestra-Spring Musical

Recommend Board approval of the following staff members for payment for services as Pit Orchestra Musicians for the GHS spring musical production of Once Upon A Mattress. Payment will be a transfer of funds from the Thespian Society (Drama) activities account. (attachment)

Nicholas Forte	$455.00
Mary Greening	$455.00
Mary Shipley	$455.00

2) Substitute/Loss of Prep

Recommend Board approval of Melissa Callahan as Substitute Teacher for Mr. Cino’s Social Study classes while he is away on the student trip to Spain due to calendar changes caused by snow days. Ms. Callahan will be paid the half-day substitute rate of pay at $45.00 per day for eight days in addition to payment for loss of preparation at $49.00 per day for eight days, totaling $752.00. (attachment)

3) Head Boys Tennis Coach

a) Recommend Board approval to rescind the offer of employment to Jason Fingerman as Head Boys Tennis Coach for the 2014 spring season. (attachment)

b) Recommend Board ratify Greg Maccarone as Head Boys Tennis Coach for the 2014 spring season, Step 1, at a salary of $2,357.73, effective March 10, 2014. (attachment)

4) Cooperative Sports Program

Recommend Board approval of the Cooperative Athletic Swim Program and Wrestling Program for high school students with Clayton High School for the 2014-2015 school year effective November 1, 2014. Glassboro will be the lead educational agency for the Swim Program; Clayton will be the lead educational agency for the Wrestling Program. The NJSIAA requires district Board of Education approval and Conference approval before they will consider an application. (attachment)

5) GHS Second Back-To-School Night

Recommend Board approval to eliminate the Second Back-To-School Night at Glassboro High School starting the 2014-2015 school year. Teachers will meet parents and introduce their classes for both the first and second semester during the Fall Back-To-School Night. (attachment)

6) Auditorium Stage Crew Member

Recommend Board ratify Kenneth Bennett as Auditorium Stage Crew Member for the 2013-2014 school year effective September 19, 2013 at a salary rate of NJ Minimum Wage of $7.25 for 2013 and $8.25 effective January 1, 2014. The student’s name was omitted from the original list of students previously approved. (attachment)

3. Instruction

A. Grants/Assessments/Curriculum/Workshops/Professional Development

1) Grants

a) Exxon Mobile Educational Alliance Grant

Recommend Board approval for the acceptance of the 2013-2014 Exxon Mobile Educational Grant in the amount of $500.00. This grant was awarded to Glassboro High School to fund supplies for the STEM Program. (attachment)

b) IDEA Grant Resolution

Recommend Board approval of the attached resolution to amend the 2013-2014 IDEA application, reallocating carryover funds as follows: (attachment)

IDEA-Part B Combined carryover funds, for FY 2013-2014 in the amount of $4,852.00 for the Non-Public portion and $2,412.00 for the Non-Public Preschool.

c) Inclusive Schools Climate Initiative Grant

Recommend Board approval for the Inclusive Schools Climate Initiative Grant. This grant is sponsored by the NJDOE in collaboration with the Center for Applied Psychology at Rutgers University and will be put in place for the next two years to help build a safe and supportive school climate with a focus on students with disabilities. (attachment)

2) Title I Staff

3) Assessments

4) Curriculum

5) Professional Development/Workshops

a) Recommend Board approval of the attached professional development/workshops. (attachment)

b) New Jersey School Boards Leadership Conference

Recommend Board approval for Chris Kane to attend the New Jersey School boards Leadership Conference on March 29, 2014 at the Crowne Plaza Princeton, Plainsboro Township, NJ in the amount of $175.00. (attachment)

B. Field Experiences/Enrollment

1) Field Experience

2) Enrollment/ADA (attachment)

C. Testing

D. Special Education/Other Student Issues

1) OOD Placement – Student ID #11-24

Recommend Board ratify placement of Student ID #11-24 at the Bankbridge School for the remainder of the 2013-2014 school year effective February 17, 2014. Cost to the district is $17,019.00. (attachment)

2) OOD Placement – Student ID #14-43

Recommend Board approval for the placement of Student ID #14-43 at the Gloucester County Alternative High School for the remainder of the 2013-2014 school year, 6 hours per day at $109.00 per day, effective March 27, 2014. (attachment)

3) OOD Placement – Student ID #14-21

Recommend Board approval for the placement of Student ID #14-21 at the Archway Upper School for the remainder of the 2013-2014 school year. Busing is the responsibility of Glassboro Public Schools. Cost to the district is $199.20 per day. (attachment)

E. Athletics

F. Miscellaneous

1) GIS Common Planning Time

Recommend Board ratify payment for Anthony Cianciarulo to participate in Common Planning Time at the Intermediate School, effective February 10, 2014 through June 2014, at an hourly rate of $35.00, not to exceed 16 hours. Funding is provided through NCLB Title I RAC Funds. (attachment)

2) Home Schooling

Recommend Board approval of Home Schooling for the attached student for the 2013-2014 school year. (attachment)

3) Extended School Day

Recommend Board approval of payment for five staff members, to be determined, to participate in the Extended School Day at Thomas E. Bowe School until Wednesday, May 7, 2014 in order to adjust for dates missed due to snow. Rate of pay is $35.00 per hour. Funding is provided by NCLB Title I funds. (attachment)