February 24, 2016 Agenda

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

 

January 27, 2016 Executive Minutes (attachment)

January 27, 2016 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.

 

7. Board Committee Action

 

8. Report of the Superintendent of Schools

 

A. Operations Annual Report, presented by Drew Sole (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

 

DATE:              February 24, 2016

TIME:               7:00 P.M.

LOCATION:      Glassboro High School Cafeteria

 

 

 

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 19, 2016 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:                February 24, 2016

Time:                6:00 P.M.

Location:           Glassboro High School (Room B101)

 

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. 

 

A. Building Issues

1. Rodgers School

2. Bullock School

3. Bowe School

4. Intermediate School

5. High School

6. Beach Administration Building

7. Technology

a. On-Line Student Registration

Recommend Board approval of a two-year contract with InfoSnap for On-Line Student Registration effective April 1, 2016.  This will streamline the registration process for 420+ new students per year in addition to returning students by allowing parents the ability to enter information on-line prior to an appointment.  The system fully integrates with PowerSchool and once documentation is approved, student record information is automatically entered in PowerSchool.  Cost to the district is $12,600.00 for the first year and $9,000.00 for the second year. (attachment)

 

B. Awards/Donations

 

1. Donation-Prowler2 Weight Sled

Recommend Board approval for the donation of a Prowler2 Weight Sled to the GHS Athletic Department. (attachment)

 

C. Transportation

 

1. Bus Replacement

Recommend Board approval for a lease purchase of a 24 passenger diesel bus through the Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission (MRESC) joint purchasing consortium.  List price is $54,350.00.  Financing will be obtained through MRESC. (attachment)

 

D. Budget Recommendations/Grants

 

1. Recommend Board approval of the following Reports per attachments:

a. Warrant Account Bill List February 2016 (attachment)

b. Capital Projects Bill List February 2016 (attachment)

c. Handwritten Check List January 1-31, 2016 (attachment)

d. Board Secretary’s Report January 2016 (attachment)

e. Revenue Report January 2016 (attachment)

f. Treasurer’s Report January 2016 (attachment)

g. Food Service Profit & Loss January 2016 (attachment)

 

Board Secretary’s Reports in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of January 2016.  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 January 2016.  The Treasurer’s Reports and Secretary’s Reports are in agreement for the month of January 2016.

 

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 Board approval of the authorized transfers for January 2016. (attachment)

 

E. Resolutions/Contracted Services

 

1. Policies/Regulations

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

 

a. Policy 5200, Attendance

b. Regulation 5200, Attendance

c. Regulation 8600, Pupil Transportation (attachment)

 

2. Telecommunication Vendors

Recommend Board approval of the following telecommunication vendors for the 2016-2017 school year for the district to qualify for e-rate funds. (attachment)

 

Category 1:

Continue year 3 of 3 contract with LSI for Internet Service and Voice Services (via PRI circuits and POTS lines for alarms) for the district

 

Verizon Wireless for district cellular series

 

Comcast for Internet Service for backup internet

 

*Informational Note:  Approval of vendors is for e-rate application processing and funding qualification.  We already have multi-year contract with LSI and annual contracts via NJ State Contracts with Verizon Wireless and Comcast.

 

Category 2:

Maintenance awarded to NWN for $33,300.00 for network and wireless maintenance  and support through June 30, 2017.

 

3. Notice of Tort Claims Form

Recommend Board approval of the attached Notice of Tort Claims form and instructions. (attachment)

 

4. Ceridian/WageWorks

Recommend Board approval for Ceridian/WageWorks to transition COBRA Administrator from Ceridian to WageWorks effective April 1, 2016.  Agreement to follow.  There is no difference in cost to the district. (attachment)

 

5. Contract Amendment-Gloucester County

Recommend Board approval of the attached Amendment to Contract between Glassboro Public Schools and the County of Gloucester to redirect funds from the Thomas E. Bowe Elementary School to the Dorothy L. Bullock School. (attachment)

 

6. Architect’s Invoices

Recommend Board approval for payment to Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie for architectural services pursuant to a contract total of $1,293,900.00 and for invoices totaling $48,482.00. (attachment)

 

7. Educational Data Services, Inc.

Recommend Board approval of the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Educational Data Services, Inc. for the 2016-2017 school year. (attachment)

 

8. Preschool Education Aid Carryover

Recommend Board approval to appropriate $38,606.00 of additional Preschool Education Aid carryover to cover the revised program cost of $755,754.00.  The plan was revised to reflect additional teaching and support staff assigned to the program. (attachment)

 

9. Resolutions

a. Recommend Board approval of the Resolution for the Interdistrict Public School Choice Program Act. (attachment)

 

b. Recommend Board approval of the Resolution to develop a Biomedical Academy Tuition-Based Program for students in Grades 9 through 12. (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. Facility Request Report (attachment)

2. Articles

3. Miscellaneous

a. Referendum Construction Proposed Schedule Chart (attachment)

b. Referendum Construction Project Update/Timelines (attachment)

c. Budget Update (attachment)

d. Negotiations Update (attachment)

 

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

1. Resignations

2. Revocation of Tenure

3. Dismissal/Suspension

4. Leaves of Absence

a. Marie Altieri is requesting a leave of absence beginning February 25, 2016 with an anticipated return date of March 7, 2016.

b. Christine Glackin-Brown is requesting a leave of absence beginning February 9, 2015 with an anticipated return date of April 4, 2016.

 

5. Retirement

6. Reduction in Force

7. Increment Withholding

 

B. New Employees/Transfers/Assignments/Contracts

 

1. New Employees

a. Teachers/Nurses/Secretaries/Aides

 

1) One-On-One Aide / Bowe

Recommend Board approval of Kelsey Opalack, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as an Associate Aide at Thomas E. Bowe School in the position of One-On-One Aide for the 2015-2016 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $14.38 per hour.  Ms. Opalack will be replacing Jacqueline Dickol who transferred to Bullock.  Start date to be determined. (attachment)

 

2) Part-Time Basic Skills Teacher

Recommend Board approval of Christine Solinski, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Part-Time Basic Skills Teacher at Dorothy L. Bullock School serving Title I students for 4.25 hours per day, 5 days per week, BA+15 Step 1, at a prorated salary of $30,458.21.Funding is provided through the Title I NCLB Grant.Start date to be determined.Ms. Solinski is replacing Lynn McConnell. (attachment)

 

3) Physical Education Teacher

Recommend Board approval of Mia Bailey, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Physical Education Teacher at the High School, MA Step 4, at a prorated salary of $56,349.00.Start date to be determined.Ms. Bailey will be replacing Lynlee Phillips who recently resigned. (attachment)

 

b. Administration

c. Bus Drivers/Bus Aides

d. Substitute Bus Drivers and Aides

 

1) Recommend Board approval of Joseph Marro as Substitute Bus Driver for the 2015-2016 school year effective February 26, 2016, on an as-needed basis, at a Miscellaneous Pay Rate of $17.50 per hour. (attachment)

 

2) Recommend Board approval of Shyretta Withers as Substitute Bus Driver for the 2015-2016 school year effective February 25, 2016, on an as-needed basis, at a Miscellaneous Pay Rate of $17.50 per hour.

 

e. Custodians/Housekeeper

f. Substitute Custodians/Grounds

g. Athletics

 

1) Recommend Board approval of James Schmittinger as Volunteer Baseball Coach’s Aide for the 2016 season effective March 4, 2016. (attachment)

 

2) Recommend Board approval of James Lord as Volunteer Baseball Coach’s Aide for the 2016 season effective March 4, 2016. (attachment)

 

h. Source4Teachers Substitutes

Recommend Board approval of the February 2016 Source4Teachers Substitute list. (attachment)

 

i. Other

 

2. Employee Transfer/Appointments

 

a. Recommend Board ratify Lynn McConnell as an Elementary Teacher, Grade 2, at the Dorothy L. Bullock School, Step 1 BA, at a prorated salary of $48,775.00 effective February 1, 2016.  Ms. McConnell is replacing Kimberly Berry. (attachment)

 

3. Assignments

 

a. Recommend Board ratify Eileen Keenan as Custodian for the 2015-2016 school year effective November 30, 2015, Step 1, at a prorated salary of $29,581.00.  Ms. Keenan successfully completed the New Jersey Boiler’s License preparatory class and passed the exam for the license. (attachment)

 

b. Recommend Board rescind the offer of Grounds Foreman for Wilbur Calloway effective January 31, 2016 and ratify the appointment of Michael Fanfarillo as Grounds Foreman effective February 1, 2016. Mr. Calloway was approved as Grounds Foreman on August 26, 2016 and has submitted a letter to step down effective January 31, 2016.  The total Grounds Foreman stipend to be paid is $1,569.27 (50% to be paid in December; the remaining 50% in June) as per the GESPA Agreement.  The January through June payment will be prorated. (attachment)

 

4. Contracts

5. Miscellaneous

6. Legal

 

C. Grants

 

D. Policies/Job Descriptions

 

E. Public Relations

 

1. Community Affairs Secretary Report – January 2016 (attachment)

 

F. Miscellaneous

 

1. Recommend Board approval of the 2015-2016 Superintendent’s Mid-Year Review.

 

2. Second Year Co-Curricular Stipend Club-GHS

Recommend Board ratify the following Glassboro High School Second Year Co-Curricular Stipend Club effective September 1, 2015. (attachment)

 

 

3. Change of Degree and/or Salary Status

Recommend Board approval for a change of degree and/or salary status for the following staff member.  After reviewing records, it is recommended that the change of degree and/or salary status be effective February 1, 2016. (attachment)

 

 

4. Course Reimbursement

Recommend tuition reimbursement to the following staff members for courses taken during the Fall 2015 semester.  Required documentation has been submitted. (attachment)

 

 

5. Business Office Staffing (attachment)

 

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

 

1. Grants

 

a. Discover Financial Network Grant

Recommend Board approval for Joan Beebe to write a grant to the Discover Financial Network in the amount of $5,325.00 to cover the cost of workbooks for her Financial Literacy classes for the 2016-2017 school year.  Additionally, these funds would cover the costs of home site licenses so the students could watch the classroom videos on their own time/device.  Funding of the grant is provided by Goldman Sachs. (attachment)

 

b. GHS DonorsChoose.Org Grant

Recommend Board approval Mary Beth Ragozzino to post a grant request on the website, DonorsChoose.org in the amount of $2,800.00 to earn funding to complete the budgetary needs for the Rachel’s Challenge assembly.  The purpose of this grant is to garner the remaining funding needed to host the assembly.  There is no cost to the district. (attachment)

 

c. Inclusive School Climate Initiative (ISCI) Grant

Recommend Board approval to accept Inclusive School Climate Initiative Grant funds in the amount of up to $2,500.00 from the New Jersey Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, in collaboration with the Center for Applied Psychology at Rutgers University funded by IDEA Part B.  Funds will be disbursed after proofs of purchase and stipend tracking chart(s) are submitted. (attachment)

 

d. Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation Grant

Recommend Board approval for Glassboro Public Schools to partner with Rowan University for the Woodrow Wilson National Foundation Grant Program for the preparation of STEM secondary school teachers at the graduate level.  These teachers will take a year-long placement with the district as co-teacher paired with a Glassboro teacher.  Placement will start in September 2016. (attachment)

 

2. Title I Staff

3. Assessments

4. Curriculum

 

a. Biomedical Academy Waiver Denial (attachment)

 

b. One-Year Preschool Program Plan

Recommend Board approval of the One-Year Preschool Program Plan and District Budget Planning Workbook for the 2016-2017 school year. (attachments-2)

 

c. 2015-2016 Curriculum Committee Members

Recommend Board rescind approval of Danielle Fiscella as Technology Committee Member and ratify approval of Carol Ceglia as the replacement for the 2015-2016 school year to be paid at the rate of $36.00 per hour for up to 8 hours. (attachment)

 

5. Professional Development/Workshops

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

 

B. Field Experiences/Enrollment

 

1. Field Experience

2. Enrollment/ADA (attachment)

 

C. Testing

 

D. Special Education/Other Student Issues

 

1. Bayada 1:1 Nurse Aide-Student ID #16-19

Recommend Board ratify a Bayada One-To-One Nurse Aide for Student ID #16-19 for the remainder of the 2015-2016 school year effective February 8, 2016.  Cost to the district is $46,200.00. (attachment)

 

E. Athletics

 

1. 2016 Spring Athletic Schedules

Recommend Board approval of the attached 2016 Spring Athletic Schedules. (attachment)

 

F. Miscellaneous

 

1. Student Trip-Spain

Recommend Board approval for students and two chaperones, Patricia Yanez and Christopher Wood, to travel to Spain from March 25, 2016 to April 9, 2016.  Students will be traveling over spring break and will have extended days beyond the break.  The $2,250.00 per person cost of the trip would be paid for by parents and individual fundraising. (attachment)

 

2. Student Trip-Italy

Recommend Board approval for students and two chaperones, Caterina Dawson and Dennis Scheuer, to travel to Italy from March 22, 2016 to March 31, 2016.  Students will be traveling over spring break and will have extended days prior to and beyond the break.  The $3,000.00 per person cost of the trip will be paid for by parents and individual fundraising. (attachment)

 

3. CPR/AED Training-Bullock

Recommend Board approval for CPR/AED training at Bullock School on May 18, 2016.  The training will be done by a volunteer organization, Newark Beth Israel Training Center, and is for staff members who are Medical Emergency Response Team Members (MERT). Cost to the district will be $5.00 per participant for the CPR/AED certification card.  There will be approximately 20-25 participants. (attachment)

 

G. Informational

 

1. HIB Report (attachment)

2. Suspensions (attachment)

3. Board Reports

a. Rodgers (attachment)

b. Bullock (attachment)

c. Bowe (attachment)

d. GIS (attachment)

e. GHS/GHS Guidance/Athletics (attachment)

f. Bullock Guidance (attachment)

g. Bowe Guidance (attachment)

h. GIS Guidance (attachment)

i. CST (attachment)

4. Chief Academic Officer Report (attachment)

5. Techspo Update – Robots/Drones