July 23, 2014 Agenda

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Submitted by Migration on Fri, 06/20/2014 - 3:02pm

Dates:

Wednesday, July 23, 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

June 18, 2014 Executive Minutes (attachment)

June 18, 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

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: July 23, 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 January 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: July 23, 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 (attachment)

5) High School

6) Beach Administration Building

7) Technology Update

B. Awards/Donations

C. Transportation

1) Bus Cameras

Recommend Board approval for the purchase and installation of eleven bus cameras to be installed in 54 passenger buses. Total cost is $15,576.00 ($10,179.00 from Safety Grant and $5,397.00 included in the 2014-2015 budget). (attachment)

D. Budget Recommendations/Grants

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

a) Handwritten Check List June 1-30, 2014 (attachment)

b) Board Secretary’s Report June 2014 (attachment)

c) Revenue Report June 2014 (attachment)

d) Treasurer’s Report June 2014 (attachment)

Board Secretary’s Reports in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of June 2014. The Board Secretary certifies that no line item account has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(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 June 2014. The Treasurer’s Reports and Secretary’s Reports are in agreement for the month of June 2014.

Board Secretary in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(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:23A-16.10(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:23A-16.10(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 June 2014 (attachment)

3) NJSBA Membership Dues

Recommend Board approval for the renewal of the New Jersey School Boards Association membership dues for the 2014-2015 school year in the amount of $14,779.34. (attachment)

E. Resolutions/Contracted Services

1) Policies/Regulations

a) Recommend Board approval of the second reading and adoption of the policies and regulations listed below. (attachment)

1. Policy 2430 Co-Curricular Activities

2. Regulation 2430 Co-Curricular Activities

b) Recommend Board approval of the first reading of the policies and regulations listed below. (attachment)

1. Policy 3240 Professional Development for Teachers and School Leaders

2. Regulation 3240 Professional Development for Teachers and School Leaders

2) Referendum Resolution

Recommend Board approval of the Referendum Resolution approving the submission of a proposal to school district voters at a special election to be held on September 30, 2014. (attachment)

F. Informational – Reports/Articles/Miscellaneous

1) Reports

a) Maintenance Report (attachment)

b) Security Drill Report (attachment)

c) Variance Analysis Report (attachment)

d) Nutri-Serve Food Management Report (attachment)

e) HVAC/Referendum Update (attachment)

f) HVAC Service Contracts (attachment)

2) Articles

3) Miscellaneous

a) BOE Planning Meeting – August

b) Resolution - Delegate Assembly (attachment)

2. Administration

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

1) Resignations

a. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Robert Lightcap effective July 24, 2014. (attachment)

b. Recommend Board ratify the resignation of Momo Goll effective July 21, 2014. (attachment)

2) Revocation of Tenure

3) Dismissal/Suspension

a) Recommend Board approval to rescind the offer of employment to Jessica Thomas, Music Teacher at GHS, for the 2014-2015 school year. (attachment)

4) Leaves of Absence

a) James Jester requested an extension of FMLA with a new anticipated return date of August 4, 2014.

5) Retirement

6) Reduction in Force

7) Increment Withholding

B. New Employees/Transfers/Assignments/Contracts

1) New Employees

a) Teachers

1. Music Teacher-GHS

Recommend Board approval of Leonor Thomas, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Music Teacher at the High School at an annual salary of $53,958.00, BA+30 Step 6, for the 2014-2015 school year effective September 1, 2014. Ms. Thomas is replacing Nicholas Forte who resigned due to relocation effective June 30, 2014. (attachment)

2. Language Arts/Literacy Teacher-GIS

Recommend Board approval, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, of Jennie Hara as Language Arts/Literacy Teacher at Intermediate School for the 2014-2015 school year at an annual salary of $46,855.00, BA Step 1, effective September 1, 2014. Ms. Hara is replacing Michelle Meehan who is transferring to Bullock School in September. Funding is provided through the RAC Grant. (attachment)

b) Administration

c) Bus Drivers

d) Bus Aides

e) Substitute Bus Drivers and Aides

f) Custodians/Housekeeper

g) Substitute Custodians/Grounds

h) Substitute Nurses

1. Recommend Board approval of the following individuals as Substitute Nurses for the 2014-2015 school year. (attachment)

Barbara Balassaitis	Judith Shone-Tamaska
Susan Donaldson	Joann Sparacio
Sandra Schmittinger	Christa Taylor

i) One to One Aide/Aides

1. Media Aide

Recommend Board approval of Christine Grehlinger, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Media Aide at Bowe School for the 2014-2015 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week effective September 2, 2014. Rate of pay will be Step 1 at a salary of $13.99 per hour. Ms. Grehlinger is replacing Allison Kopakowski who resigned effective June 30, 2014. (attachment)

j) Secretaries

1. CST Secretary

Recommend Board approval of Deneen Molloy as Child Study Team Secretary for the 2014-2015 school year at an annual salary of $40,880.00, Step 6 Secretary 12 Mo A, effective September 2, 2014, in addition to working up to 10 days at per diem rate during the month of August for training. Ms. Molloy is replacing Margaret Marcasciano who is retiring effective September 1, 2014. (attachment)

k) Athletics

l) Other

2) Employee Transfer/Appointments

a) Recommend Board approval for the reappointment of Timothy Hagerty as Math Teacher at Intermediate School for the 2014-2015 school year at an annual salary of $47,419.00, BA Step 2, effective September 1, 2014. Mr. Hagerty’s 2013-2014 position was funded under the RAC Grant. Mr. Hagerty will be replacing Mr. Willis who has been reassigned as Financial Literacy Teacher.

3) Assignments

a) Lead Teacher-Rodgers

Recommend Board approval of Wendy Atkinson as Lead Teacher at J. Harvey Rodgers School for the 2014-2015 school year effective September 1, 2014 at the GEA Agreement rate of $1,375.00 (attachment)

4) Contracts

5) Miscellaneous

6) Legal

7) Extended School Year

a) Recommend Board ratify Nancy Ann Downham as a Substitute Classroom Aide for the Extended School Year Program from July 1, 2014 to July 31, 2014 at the Miscellaneous Pay Rate, currently $13.57 per hour. Funding is provided through the IDEA Grant. (attachment)

8) Alternative Evening School

C. Workshops/Training/Professional Development

D. Grants

E. Policies/Job Descriptions

1) Recommend Board approve the Director of Curriculum, Special Education & Personnel Job Description effective August 1, 2014. (attachment)

2) Recommend Board approve the Supervisor of Special Education Job Description and related job posting effective August 1, 2014. (attachment)

F. Public Relations

1) Community Affairs Secretary Report – June (attachment)

G. Miscellaneous

1) Co-Curricular

a) Fitness Club-Summer

Recommend Board ratify Mark Maccarone as Fitness Club Summer Advisor for the 2014-2015 school year effective June 1, 2014 at the stipend rate of $500.00. (attachment)

b) Fitness Club-Summer Volunteers

Recommend Board ratify the following staff members as Volunteers for the Fitness Club-Summer. (attachment)

Greg Maccarone

Abdul Payne

Timothy Hagerty

2) 2014 Fall Coaching Positions

Recommend Board approval of the following 2014 fall coaching positions. (attachment)

Field Hockey
Head Coach	Jeneen Sperratore-Callahan	Step 1	$4,292.08
Assistant Coach	*Jennie Hara	Step 1	$2,950.81

Fall Cheerleading
Head Coach	Maureen Morrison	Step 4	$4,023.83

Boys Soccer
Head Coach	Mark Bridges	Step 4	$6,438.12
Assistant Coach	Matthew Enuco	Step 2	$3,487.32

Football
Head Coach	Mark Maccarone	Step 4	$8,852.42
Assistant Coach	Greg Maccarone	Step 4	$5,365.10
Assistant Coach	Abdul Payne	Step 4	$5,365.10
Assistant Coach	Timothy Hagerty	Step 1	$3,487.32

Girls Tennis
Head Coach	Linda Clark	Step 4	$3,755.57

Girls Soccer
Head Coach	Scott Rogers	Step 4	$6,438.12
Assistant Coach	Maureen Cullen	Step 4	$4,023.83

Cross Country
Head Coach	Bruce Farquhar	Step 4	$3,755.57

Field Hockey (Gr 7 & 8)
Head Coach	Kristi Twardziak	Step 1	$1,475.40

	*Pending positive criminal history background check

3) 2014-2015 Event Staff

1) Recommend Board approval of the following individuals to work home athletic events as chain crew, ticket sellers, ticket takers, security, site managers, clock/timers, field markers (track), videotaping, scoreboard operator and announcing. (attachment)

Robert Hemmes	Jamie Cleary	Christopher Wood
Tina Glackin-Brown	Greg Maccarone	Robert Preston
Abdul Payne	Joan Beebe	Lynlee Phillips
Herbert Neilio	Richard Wisniewski	Bruce Hunter
Kim Syvertsen	Christine Abrams	Jeneen Sperratore-Callahan
James Moore	Nancy Brown	Sharon Mucerino
Matthew Enuco	Karmin Humes	Jennifer Hunter
John Cino	Stephen Belh	Tina Spadafora
Bruce Farquhar	David Davenport	Benjamin Fiedler
Richard Morrison	Joyce Calzonetti	Caterina Dawson

Event Staff are paid as follows:

Videotaping football games	$90.00 per event
Security for high school events	$50.00 per event
Chain crew	$45.00 per game
Football clock operators	$45.00
Basketball clock operators/timers	$38.00 per Varsity/JV games
Track & field timers/marker	$50.00
Announcer	$50.00 per game
Site Managers	$100.00 per event

4) Superintendent’s Evaluation

Recommend Board approval of the Superintendent’s Final Evaluation for the 2013-2014 school year.

5) 2013-2014 ESY Transportation Staff

Recommend board ratify the following Transportation Department employees for the 2013-2014 Extended School Year. Bus Drivers working in a Bus Aide capacity will be paid the Substitute Bus Aide Miscellaneous Pay Rate, currently $13.50 per hour. (attachment)

Staff Member	Position
Deborah Archer	Substitute Bus Aide
Sidney Desiderio	Bus Driver
JoeAnn Vandemark	Substitute Bus Aide
Marlo Wright Jackson	Substitute Bus Aide
Teresa Gilmore	Substitute Bus Aide
Marie Harris	Substitute Bus Aide
Ashley Walker	Substitute Bus Aide

6) Director of Curriculum, Special Education & Personnel

Recommend Board approve Danielle Sochor as Director of Curriculum, Special Education & Personnel for the 2014-2015 school year at a prorated salary of $129,024.72 effective August 1, 2014. This adjustment is a projected overall savings to the district of $45,000.00 in the Special Education Department.

3. Instruction

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

1) Grants

a) IDEA Part B Grant Allocation

Recommend Board approval of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B Grant Allocation for the 2014-2015 school year.

The Preschool Grant allocation is $23,979.00. The Basic Ages 3-21 Grant allocation is $619,737.00 with $19,992 allocated for Non-Public Share. (attachment)

b) Perkins Grant

Recommend Board approval to authorize an amendment to the submission of the Perkins Secondary Consolidated Grant for the 2014-2015 school year and accept the grant award of these funds upon the subsequent approval for the fiscal year 2015 Perkins Application in the amount of $18,839.00. (attachment)

2) Title I Staff

3) Assessments

4) Curriculum

a) Curriculum Development

1. Recommend Board approval to rescind the appointment of Barbara Jones to develop curriculum for STEM for the 2014-2015 school year and approve Michele Keating to develop STEM curriculum from July 1, 2014 until May 1, 2015, up to 10 hours, at the Miscellaneous Pay Rate, currently $35.00 per hour. (attachment)

2. Recommend Board approval for Mary Aruffo to assist Richard Morrison and Michele Keating in developing the STEM curriculum, up to 5 hours at the Miscellaneous Pay Rate, currently $35.00 per hour, to be completed between July 1, 2014 and May 1, 2015. This is included in the 2014-2015 budget. (attachment)

5) Professional Development/Workshops

B. Field Experiences/Enrollment

1) Field Experience

a) Stockton Intermediate Fieldwork Placement

Recommend Board approval of the following Stockton College student for Biology Fieldwork Placement at Glassboro High School beginning September 3, 2014 to December 10, 2014 for 80 hours.

Student	Staff Member	Grade
Noelle Walker	Gin Keefer	9

b) Rowan Counseling Internship

Recommend Board approval of the following Rowan University student for Counseling Internship Placement at Glassboro High School beginning September 2, 2014 to May 4, 2015 for 80 hours.

Student	Staff Member	Grade
Alescia Kennon	Margaret Mattioli	9-12

c) Fairleigh Dickinson Student Teaching

Recommend Board approval of the following Fairleigh Dickinson University student for Student Teaching Placement at Thomas E. Bowe School beginning September 2, 2014, concluding after 75 days.

Student	Staff Member	Grade
Kaitlin O’Neill	Jason Clark	6

2) Enrollment/ADA (none at this time)

C. Testing

D. Special Education/Other Student Issues

1) OOD Placement – Student ID #15-10

Recommend Board ratify placement of Student ID #15-10 at LARC School for the 2014 Extended School Year and the 2014-2015 school year effective July 1, 2014. Cost to the district is $6,968.10 for the Extended School Year and $41,808.60 for the 2014-2015 school year. This is included in the 2014-2015 budget. (attachment)

2) Educational Consultation Services – Student ID #05-08

Recommend Board ratify the contract with Gloucester County Special Services School District for Educational Consultation Services for Student ID #05-08 for the 2014-2015 school year and 2014 extended school year from September 1, 2014 to July 1, 2014. The student will receive services for up to 2 hours per month for 12 months at a rate of $11.00 per hour. Total cost to the district is $2,664.00. This is included in the 2014-2015 budget. (attachment)

3) OOD Placement – Student ID #15-11

Recommend Board ratify placement of Student ID #15-11 at Bankbridge South Middle School for the 2014 Extended School Year and the 2014-2015 school year effective July 1, 2014. Cost to the district is $3,900.00 for the Extended School Year and $35,100.00 for the 2014-2015 school year. This is included in the 2014-2015 budget. (attachment)

E. Athletics

F. Miscellaneous

1) Teachscape Professional Services Agreement

Recommend Board approval for the renewal of the Teachscape Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $28,407.00. Teachscape, Inc. is a provider of services related to EE4NJ. This is included in the 2014-2015 budget. (attachment)

2) HIB Committee Members

Recommend Board approval of the following individuals as Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Committee members for the 2014-2015 school year. (attachment)

Anti-Bullying Coordinator	Danielle Sochor
Anti-Bullying Specialist-Rodgers	Denise Gallagher
Anti-Bullying Specialist-Bullock	TBD
Anti-Bullying Specialist-Bowe	Tammy Belcher
Anti-Bullying Specialist-GIS	Dave Davenport
Anti-Bullying Specialist-GHS	Marybeth Ragozzino