April 30, 2014 Agenda

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Submitted by Migration on Fri, 03/28/2014 - 5:02pm

Dates:

Wednesday, April 30, 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

March 19, 2014 Special Meeting Minutes (attachment)

March 26, 2014 Executive Minutes (attachment)

March 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. 2014-2015 Public Budget Hearing – presented by Dr. Mark Silverstein (attachment)

B. Recommend Board approval of the Budget Resolution for the adoption and submission of the 2014-2015 School District Budget to the Executive County Superintendent. (attachment)

C. Teacher of the Year Recognitions – presented by Dr. Mark Silverstein & Danielle Sochor (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: April 30, 2014

TIME: 7:00 P.M.

LOCATION: Glassboro High School

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 10, 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: April 30, 2014

Time: 6:00 P.M.

Location: Glassboro High School

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) Recommend Board approval of the proposal from the LSRP French & Parrello for preliminary assessment/preparation of remedial action work plan/drum disposal/ project management. (attachment)

b) DEP Update (attachment)

5) High School

a) Rowan University Chemistry Students

Recommend Board approval for the utilization of Rowan Chemistry students to assist in the inventorying and labeling of chemicals used in the high school chemistry, biology, and art classes. Our insurance broker has confirmed that liability insurance covers this activity. (attachment)

6) Beach Administration Building

7) Technology Update

B. Awards/Donations

C. Transportation

D. Budget Recommendations/Grants

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

a) Warrant Account Bill List April 2014 (attachment)

b) Handwritten Check List March 1-31, 2014 (attachment)

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

d) Revenue Report March 2014 (attachment)

e) Treasurer’s Report March 2014 (attachment)

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

E. Resolutions/Contracted Services

1) Policies/Regulations

a. Recommend Board approval of the second reading and adoption of Policy 3216 – Dress & Grooming for Teaching Staff Members and Building Administrators. (attachment)

b. Recommend Board approval of the second reading and adoption of Policy 5200 – Attendance, effective July 1, 2014. (attachment)

2) GHS Student Unexcused Absences

Recommend Board approval to reduce the number of Glassboro High School student unexcused absences from sixteen (16) days to ten (10) days for the 2014-2015 school year in order to comply with New Jersey attendance laws as stated in N.J.A.C.6A:16-7.8(a)4 and Policy/Regulation 5200. (attachment)

3) 2014-2015 Cooperative Transportation Services Contract

Recommend Board approval of the Contract for Participation in Cooperative Transportation Services for the 2014-2015 school year. (attachment)

4) Nonpublic Textbook Purchasing Contract

Recommend Board approval of the Nonpublic Textbook Purchasing Contract with Gloucester County Special Services School District for the 2014-2015 school year. (attachment)

5) Professional Health Care Services Contract

Recommend Board approval of the Professional Health Care Services Contract with Lourdes Medical Associates effective May 1, 2014. (attachments-2)

6) Food Service Management Contract

Recommend Board approval to adopt a contract for food service management with Nutri-Serve. Nutri-Serve shall be paid from the cafeteria account for the services to be rendered at the variable fee of 14 cents per meal, 11 cents per meal equal factor, and .2775 cents per summer program meal for the 2014-2015 school year. In addition, Nutri-Serve will guarantee a profit of $50,000.00 and the management fee will be reduced in accordance of the contract if the profit guarantee is not achieved. The contract approval is pending legal review. (attachments-4)

7) 2014-2015 Nonpublic Aid-in-Lieu Program Contract

Recommend Board approval of the Contract for Participation in Gloucester County Special Services School District’s Nonpublic Aid-in-Lieu Program and Guidelines for the 2014-2015 school year. (attachment)

8) 2014-2015 Choice Student Aid-in-Lieu Program Contract

Recommend Board approval of the Contract for Participation in Gloucester County Special Services School District’s Choice Student Program and Guidelines for the 2014-2015 school year. (attachment)

9) 2014-2015 MVC On-Line Abstract Request Program

Recommend Board approval of the Contract for Participation in Gloucester County Special Services School District’s MVC On-Line Abstract Request Program for the 2014-2015 school year at a yearly cost of $21.00. (attachment)

10) Resolution to Eliminate Superintendent Salary Cap

Recommend Board approval of the Resolution Supporting A-2930/S-1987 eliminating the Superintendent salary cap. (attachment)

11) Board Secretary Resolution

Recommend Board approval of the Resolution of the Board of Education of the Borough of Glassboro Authorizing and Directing Execution by Board Secretary of Certain Documents Relative to Glassboro Intermediate School. (attachment)

12) EIRC Consortia Agreement

Recommend Board approval of the Consortia Agreement Between Glassboro Public Schools and Educational Information & Resource Center (EIRC) for the 2014-2015 school year. (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) ACLU Student Registration Response (attachment)

2. Administration

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

1) Resignations

a) Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Amanda Roventini effective July 1, 2014. (attachment)

b) Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Nicholas Forte effective July 1, 2014. (attachment)

2) Revocation of Tenure

3) Dismissal/Suspension

4) Leaves of Absence

a) Amanda Brice will be utilizing FMLA beginning September 2, 2014 with an anticipated return date of December 1, 2014.

b) Patricia Little will be taking an intermittent leave of absence utilizing NJFLA beginning April 8, 2014 with an anticipated return date of May 1, 2014.

c) Amy Masso-Ferrer will be utilizing NJFLA beginning April 16, 2014 with an anticipated return date of September 2, 2014.

5) Retirement

a) Recommend Board approval for the retirement of Margaret Marcasciano effective September 1, 2014. (attachment)

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

6) Reduction in Force

7) Increment Withholding

a. Recommend Board approval of the attached resolutions to withhold the 2014-2015 employment and adjustment increment for the following employees: (attachments)

- Employee #4099

- Employee #4855

B. New Employees/Transfers/Assignments/Contracts

1) New Employees

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

b) Administration

c) Bus Drivers

d) Bus Aides

e) Substitute Bus Drivers and Aides

1) Recommend Board approval of Erik Priggemeier, pending a positive criminal history background check and required paperwork, as Substitute Bus Driver on an as-needed basis for the 2013-2014 school year. Rate of pay is $17.50 per hour. (attachment)

2) Recommend Board approval of Mary Clark, pending a positive criminal history background check and required paperwork, as Substitute Bus Driver on an as-needed basis for the 2013-2014 school year. Rate of pay is $17.50 per hour. (attachment)

f) Custodians/Housekeeper

g) Substitute Custodians/Grounds

h) One to One Aide/Aides

i) Secretaries

j) Athletics

k) Other

2) Employee Transfer/Appointments

a) Recommend Board approval for the transfer of Richard Taibi as Principal of Dorothy L. Bullock School effective July 1, 2014 at a salary of $102,998.00 (inclusive of increment based on 2013-2014 base salary). (attachment)

3) Assignments

4) Contracts

a) Superintendent’s County Approval Letter (attachment)

b) Superintendent’s 2014-2019 Employment Contract

5) Miscellaneous

a) 2014-2015 Tenured Staff List (attachment)

b) 2014-2015 GEA Certificated Staff Reappointment List (attachment)

6) Legal

7) Extended School Year

a) 2013-2014 Extended School Year Staff

Recommend Board ratify the following staff for the 2013-2014 Extended School Year Program effective March 27, 2014. These positions are budgeted for through the IDEA Grant. (attachment)

1. Lavonyia Wilson-Mitchell, Principal

Ms. Mitchell will receive up to 20 additional hours for interviews and setting up the Extended School Year Program beginning March 27, 2014 in addition to 6 hours per day July 1, 2014 through July 31, 2014 Monday through Thursday.

2. Beth Grygo, Occupational Therapist

Shanna Lichtman, Speech Therapist

Therapists will be paid for contracted hours depending upon service needs.

3. Marian Dunn, Nurse

4. Paula Gorman, Special Area Teacher

Ms. Gorman will have one set up day in June and 5.5 hours per day Monday through Thursday from July 1, 2014 through July 31, 2014.

5. Nancy Fiebig, Christa Taylor, Sandy Schmittinger (Substitute Nurses)

b) 2013-2014 Extended School Year Physical Therapy Services

Recommend Board approval to contract with Special Services School District to provide Physical Therapy services to district students that have this need identified in their IEP’s for the 2013-2014 Extended School Year Program. The Physical Therapist will work 3 hours per day for 5 weeks, at a total cost of $1,260.00 effective July 1, 2014. This position is budgeted for through the IDEA Grant. (attachment)

8) Alternative Evening School

a) Recommend Board approval of Caterina Dawson as Substitute Teacher, on an as-needed basis, for the 2013-2014 Alternative Evening School at a rate of $35.00 per hour effective May 1, 2014. (attachment)

C. Workshops/Training/Professional Development

D. Grants

E. Policies/Job Descriptions

F. Public Relations

1) Community Affairs Secretary Report – March (attachment)

G. Miscellaneous

1) Senior Class Trip Chaperones

Recommend Board approval of the following Glassboro High School staff members to serve as chaperones on the Senior Class Trip to Disney World from June 2, 2014 to June 5, 2014. (attachment)

Matthew Enuco	Robin Boyd
Gloria Byard	Maureen Morrison
Richard Wisniewski	Jeff Cusack
Jamie Cleary	William Gallon
Joan Beebe	Susan Powers

2) Golf Cooperative Sports Program

Recommend Board approval of the Cooperative Golf Program from district students in Grades 9-12 with Clayton High School for the 2014-2015 school year. Clayton School District will be the lead educational agency and will assume financial obligations involved with running the program. A formal application will be submitted to NJSIAA once the Glassboro and Clayton districts approve the cooperation program. (attachment)

3) Spring Football Mini-Camp

Recommend Board approval of a spring football mini-camp from June 9, 2014 through June 12, 2014 to prepare for the fall season. Camp time will be 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Transportation will be provided by the district. Cost to the district for transportation will be $30.00 per hour totaling $120.00. (attachment)

4) GHS Marketing Education II Co-Op Facilitator

Recommend Board approval of Joyce Calzonetti as GHS Marketing Education II Co-Op Facilitator for the 2014-2015 school year at the rate of $7,966.30. Mrs. Calzonetti works during the summer garnering jobs for district students as well as supervising their job experience during the school year. (attachment)

5) Substitute/Loss of Prep

Recommend Board ratify Melissa Callahan as Substitute Teacher to cover one additional day for Mr. John Cino’s Social Studies Classes while he is away on the trip to Spain from April 11-26, 2014. Cost to the district will be $94.00. (attachment)

6) Kindergarten Parent Orientation

Recommend Board approval for the following staff members to be paid for 1.5 hours each for Kindergarten Parent Orientation Night that takes place on June 9, 2014 at the rate of $35.00 per hour. (attachment)

Kathy Buchanan	Aileen Castro	Lauren Wilson	Melissa Tees
Andrea Dalfonso	Rona Johnson	Linda Massari	Donna Romalino
Heather Adams	Michelle Rullo	Karen Peale	Rita Procopio
Marian Dunn	Amanda Brice	Sonya Harris	Madji Fall

7) NJSIAA Annual Scholar/Athlete Award Program

Recommend Board approval of Maria Mancini (student), her parents, and two coaches (TBD), to attend the NJSIAA 21st Annual Scholar/Athlete Awards Program at the Pines Manor in Edison, NJ on May 18, 2014. Cost to the district is $200.00 ($50.00 per person for luncheon; student’s ticket is paid for by NJSIAA). (attachment)

3. Instruction

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

1) Grants

a) Pascale-Sykes Foundation Grant

Recommend Board ratify the renewal proposal to apply for the Pascale Sykes Foundation Positive Youth Development grant in partnership with the Glassboro Education Foundation (lead fiscal agency), Clayton Public School District (lead program agency), Saint Michael, The Archangel Regional School and Gloucester County Special Services School District. (attachment)

b) GIS Inclusive Schools Program Grant

Recommend Board approval to participate in the Intermediate School Inclusive Schools Climate Initiative Program Grant parent notification and on-line survey. (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) 2014-2015 Professional Development Plan

Recommend Board approval of the Glassboro School District Professional Development Plan for the 2014-2015 school year. (attachment)

B. Field Experiences/Enrollment

1) Field Experience

2) Enrollment/ADA (attachment)

C. Testing

D. Special Education/Other Student Issues

1) Final Ineligibility (Student ID’S #9238 and #40848)

Recommend Board approval, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:22-4.3(b), that students #9238 and #40848 be denied admission to the Glassboro School District. As per N.J.S.A. 18A:38-1, the district has found that these students are not domiciled in Glassboro, NJ. (attachment)

a) In accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:22-6.3 et seq. the district may petition the Commissioner for an order assessing tuition.

2) Homebound Instruction (Student ID #14-21)

Recommend Board ratify rescinding placement of Student ID #14-21 at Archway Upper School due to parent request and approve placement on Homebound Instruction effective April 7, 2014 until the end of the 2013-2014 school year in lieu of out-of-district placement. (attachment)

3) OOD Placement (Student ID #14-22)

Recommend Board ratify placement of Student ID #14-22 at Bankbridge Elementary School for the remainder of the 2013-2014 school year effective April 7, 2014. Cost to the district is $34,560.00, prorated, for tuition and $34,650.00, prorated, for a one-on-one aide. (attachment)

4) OOD Placement (Student ID #5773350886)

Recommend Board ratify placement of Student ID #5773350886 at Children’s Home in Mount Holly, NJ effective February 24, 2014. Cost to the district is $315.09 per diem. (attachment)

E. Athletics

F. Miscellaneous

1) 2014-2015 School Calendar

Recommend Board approval of the 2014-2015 school calendar. (attachment)

2) 2014 Summer School Projected Budget / Parent Letter (attachment)

3) 2014-2015 Homeless Student Agreement

Recommend Board approval of the Gloucester County Homeless Student Agreement for the 2014-2015 school year. (attachment)

G. Informational

1) HIB (attachment)

2) Suspensions (attachment)

3) Board Reports

a. Rodgers (attachment)