April 26, 2017 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

 

March 20, 2017 Executive Minutes (attachment)

March 20, 2017 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. President’s Report

 

A. GIS Safety Task Force Appointment (attachment)

 

8. Report of the Superintendent of Schools

 

A. 2017-2018 Public Budget Hearing, presented by Dr. Mark Silverstein (attachments)

 

B. Recommend Board approval for the adoption of the attached Budget Resolution for the 2017-2018 school year. (attachment)

 

C. Recognition of Mock Trial Team, presented by John Cino & Dustin Dapp

 

D. Recognition of Leonard Campbell, Maintenance Mechanic, presented by Drew Sole

 

E. Recognition of the 2016-2017 Governor’s Teachers and Educational Services Professionals of the Year Recipients, presented by Danielle Sochor & Building Principals

 

 

9. Board Committee Reports & Action Items

 

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:              April 26, 2017

TIME:               7:00 P.M.

LOCATION:      Glassboro High School Auditorium

 

 

 

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 February 24, 2017 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 26, 2017

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. 

 

 

1. Grants

 

a. SIG Grant Presentation - Kriston Matthews (attachment)

 

b. Discover Financial Network Grant

Recommend Board approval for submission and acceptance of a grant written by Joan Beebe to the Discover Financial Network in the amount of $5,350.00 to cover the cost of workbooks for her Financial Literacy classes for the 2017-2018 school year.  Additionally, these funds would cover the costs of home site licenses so that students could watch the classroom videos on their own time/device.  Funding for this grant is provided by Goldman Sachs. (attachment)

 

c. SIG Grant Summer Implementation Academy

Recommend Board approval for the below individuals to participate in the School Improvement Grant (SIG) summer implementation academy commencing on May 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017.  Funding is provided through the School Improvement Grant. (attachment)

 

 

                                                                                                              

2. Title I Staff

3. Assessments

4. Curriculum

5. Professional Development/Workshops

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

 

B. Field Experiences/Enrollment

 

1. Field Experience

 

a. Rowan-Counseling Internship

Recommend Board approval of Rowan student, Giannni Brooks, for a Counseling Internship with Robin Boyd at Glassboro High School from September 6, 2017 through May 7, 2017.  The student is required to spend 600 clock hours in a school setting. (attachment)

 

b. Rowan-Clinical Practice

Recommend Board approval of Rowan student, Marc Boncardo, for Clinical Practice placement with Stephen Belh at Glassboro Intermediate School from October 30, 2017 to December 21, 2017. (attachment)

 

2. Enrollment/ADA (attachment)

 

C. Testing

 

D. Special Education/Other Student Issues

 

1. CLCCP at Rowan University

Recommend Board approval for Student ID #16-9628 to utilize the Board Approved College Level Course Credit Program at Rowan University in the Fall of 2017.  The student will be taking Computer Science & Programming and Intro to Digital Systems at the university.  The student/parent will be responsible for 1/3 of the cost; Glassboro Board of Education 1/3; and Rowan University 1/3.  The cost to the district is approximately $482.67 per course, totaling $965.34 (attachment)

E. Athletics

 

1. Co-Operative Athletic Programs-Clayton

Recommend Board approval of four (4) Co-Operative Athletic Programs with Clayton High School for the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 school years effective September 1, 2017.  Co-Op Programs are approved by the NJSIAA at two-year intervals.  Glassboro Public Schools will be the Lead Education Agency (LEA) for boys/girls tennis and boys/girls swimming and will be responsible for any and all financial responsibilities associated with running the athletic program.  Clayton Public Schools will be the LEA for wrestling and golf. (attachment)

 

2. NJSIAA Membership

Recommend Board approval of membership in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association for the 2017-2018 school year in the amount of $2,150.00 effective August 1, 2017. (attachment)

 

3. NJSIAA Scholar Athlete Representative

Recommend Board approval to send Maciana Mazzeo (student), Caitlyn Troilo (coach), and Mr. & Mrs. Mazzeo (parents) to the NJSIAA 24^th Annual Scholar/Athlete Awards Program at the Pines Manor, Edison, NJ on May 21, 2017.  Maciana has the opportunity to be awarded a scholarship in the amount of $500.00 to $5,000.00 and must attend the luncheon to be eligible.  The cost of the luncheon is $50.00 per person.  The student’s ticket is paid by the NJSIAA. (attachment)

 

F. Miscellaneous

 

1. 2017-2018 School Calendar

Recommend Board approval of the School Calendar for the 2017-2018 school year. (attachment)

 

2. Policy-High School Graduation

Recommend Board approval of the first reading of Policy 5460, High School Graduation. (attachment)

 

3. Senior Class Trip Chaperones

Recommend Board approval for the following staff members from Glassboro High School to serve as chaperones on the Senior Class Trip to Disney World from June 6, 2017 to June 10, 2017. (attachment)

 

Joan Beebe

Robin Boyd

Jeff Cusack

Teresa White

Tina Spadafora

Bruce Farquhar

Richard Wisniewski

 

4. Bowe Camping Trip Chaperones

Recommend Board approval for the attached list of staff members and counselors to serve as chaperones on the 6^th Grade Camping Trip to Stillpond, Maryland on May 24, 25, and 26, 2017.  An additional list of approximately 8-10 counselors will be submitted for Board approval once received. (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. 2015-2016 School Performance Reports

a. J. Harvey Rodgers School (attachment)

b. Dorothy L. Bullock School (attachment)

c. Thomas E. Bowe School (attachment)

d. Glassboro Intermediate School (attachment)

e. Glassboro High School (attachment)

6. Bullock Garden Parent Night (attachment)

7. GHS Block Scheduling Faculty Meeting

 

A. Building Issues

1. Rodgers School

2. Bullock School

a. Bullock Playground Project Presentation – Richard Taibi

 

3. Bowe School

4. Intermediate School

5. High School

6. Beach Administration Building

7. Technology

a. Rowan IT Update (attachment)

 

B. Awards/Donations

 

1. Donation-Mt. Ephraim Fire Department

Recommend Board approval for a donation of an executive desk to the Glassboro Board of Education office from the Mt. Ephraim Fire Department. (attachment)

 

C. Transportation

 

1. 2018 Bus Lease Purchases

Recommend Board approval for the lease purchase of two (2) 2018 model year 54 passenger Blue Bird “Vision” school busses with diesel engine and hydraulic brakes per contract #102115-BBB in the National Joint Powers Alliance.  Total cost of each bus is $88,991.24 for a total of $177,982.48.  Financing will be obtained through the Educational Services of New Jersey Cooperative.  These two busses will replace two existing units that have come to the end of their useful lives.  This is included in the 2017-2018 budget. (attachment)

 

D. Budget Recommendations/Grants

 

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

a. Warrant Account Bill List April 2017 (attachment)

b. Capital Projects Bill List April 2017 (attachment)

c. Handwritten Check List March 1-31, 2017 (attachment)

d. Board Secretary’s Report March 2017 (attachment)

e. Revenue Report March 2017 (attachment)

f. Treasurer’s Report March 2017 (attachment)

g. Food Service Profit & Loss March 2017 (attachment)

 

Board Secretary’s Reports in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of March 2017.  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 March 2017.  The Treasurer’s Reports and Secretary’s Reports are in agreement for the month of (Date).

 

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 March 2017. (attachment)

 

3. Memorandum of Understanding-Positive Action, Inc.

Recommend Board approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with Positive Action, Inc. to provide consultation and program training in the Positive Action Plan as part of the Glassboro Intermediate School’s approved School Improvement Grant.  Agreement has been submitted to district solicitor for review. (attachment)

 

E. Resolutions/Contracted Services

 

1. 2015-2016 IDEA Basic Carryover Application

Recommend Board approval for the submission of the 2015-2016 IDEA Basic Carryover Application to the New Jersey Department of Education in the amount of $4,089.00 and acceptance of same. (attachment)

 

2. Architect’s Invoices

Recommend Board approval for payment to Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie for architectural services pursuant to a contract of $1,293,900.00 and for invoices totaling $12,940.00.  (attachment)

 

3. 2017-2018 Participation in Cooperative Transportation Services Contract

Recommend Board approval of the Contract for Participation in Cooperative Transportation Services with the Gloucester County Special Services School District for the 2017-2018 school year.  Contract and participation guidelines are attached. (attachment)

 

4. Bus Advertising Contract Approval

Recommend Board approval of the Contract with JMI Enterprises to administer the school bus advertising program for the district.  Fee for this service will be 35% of revenue generated as per prior agreement with EIRC.  Contract has been reviewed and approved by the district solicitor. (attachment)

 

5. GESPA Sidebar Agreement

Recommend Board approval of the sidebar agreement for the summer of 2017 only as applies to the Collective Bargaining Agreement covering the time period July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2019.  This sidebar provides details of Maintenance, Grounds and custodian summer work hours. (attachment)

 

6. GEA Sidebar Agreement

Recommend Board approval of the sidebar agreement for the summer of 2017 only as applies to the Collective Bargaining Agreement covering the time period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.  This sidebar provides details of Secretarial and Transportation summer work hours for 2017. (attachment)

 

7. 2017-2018 Nutri-Serve Food Service Management Contract

Recommend Board approval for the Contract renewal with Nutri-Serve Food Management at the per meal fee of $0.1421 per student meal, $0.1117 per meal equal, and the meal equal factor of $1.00 for the 2017-2018 school year.  The 2017-2018 student meal amount represents an increase of $.0021 per meal and the meal equivalent represents an increase of $.0017 per meal.  Student meal prices for 2017-2018 will be reviewed and approved at a subsequent board meeting.  This contract renewal is year 4 of 5. (attachment)

 

F. Informational – Reports/Articles/Miscellaneous

 

1. Reports

a. Maintenance Report (attachment)

b. Security Drill Report (attachment)

c. Variance Analysis Report (attachment)

e. Facility Request Report (attachment)

2. Articles

3. Miscellaneous

 

 

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

1. Resignations

 

a. Recommend Board ratify the resignation of Kenneth Romer effective April 14, 2017. (attachment)

 

b. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Jeneen Sperratore-Callahan as  Co-Advisor for the Class of 2020 for the 2016-2017 school year effective April 26, 2017. (attachment)

 

c. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Alexandra Hitzelberger effective June 30, 2017. (attachment)

 

2. Revocation of Tenure

3. Dismissal/Suspension

4. Leaves of Absence

 

a. Sona Turner has requested a Leave of Absence beginning April 10, 2017 with an anticipated return date to be determined.

b. Monica Simmons has requested an Intermittent NJFLA extension beginning March 23, 2017 with an anticipated return date of April 10, 2017.

c. Eileen Miller has requested FMLA beginning April 24, 2017 with an anticipated return date to be determined.

d. Richard Brattelli has requested NJFLA and FMLA beginning April 24, 2017 with an anticipated return date of May 1, 2017.

e. Cory Grisi has requested a Leave of Absence beginning May 7, 2017 with an anticipated return date of January 2, 2018.

f. Karen Hopper has requested an FMLA extension beginning February 22, 2017 with an anticipated return date of May 22, 2017.

 

5. Retirement

 

a. Recommend Board approval for the retirement of Charla Blum-Zeck effective June 30, 2017. (attachment)

 

b. Recommend Board approval for the retirement of Virginia Velykis effective July 1, 2017. (attachment)

 

c. Recommend Board approval for the retirement of Carol Flaig effective June 30, 2017. (attachment)

 

d. Recommend Board approval for the retirement of Leander Drummond effective July 1, 2017. (attachment)

 

6. Reduction in Force

7. Increment Withholding

 

B. New Employees/Transfers/Assignments/Contracts

 

1. New Employees

a. Teachers/Nurses/Secretaries/Aides

 

1) Substitute Nurse

Recommend Board approval for the appointment of Lucinda Quint as a Substitute Nurse, on an as-needed basis, for the 2016-2017 school year effective April 27, 2017 at the Miscellaneous Pay Rate of $175.00 per day. (attachment)

 

b. Administration

 

1) Principal-Bowe School

Recommend Board approval of Ryan Caltabiano as Principal of Thomas E. Bowe School at an annual salary of $105,000.00 effective July 1, 2017.  Mr. Caltabiano is currently the Assistant Principal of Thomas E. Bowe School. (attachments-4)

 

c. Bus Drivers/Bus Aides

d. Substitute Bus Drivers and Aides

e. Custodians/Housekeeper

f. Substitute Custodians/Grounds

g. Athletics

h. Source4Teachers Substitutes

Recommend Board approval of the April 2017 Source4Teachers Substitute list. (attachment)

 

i. Other

 

1. Speech-Language Pathologist

Recommend Board ratify Deborah Zabel as full-time School Speech-Language Pathologist, 7 hours per day, 5 days per week at the rate of $70.00 per hour, no benefits, effective April 24, 2017 to December 23, 2017 due to maternity leave.  There is no established rate in the collective bargaining unit.  The Speech-Language Pathologist rate for GCSSSD is $110.00 per hour. (attachment)

 

2. Employee Transfer/Appointments

3. Assignments

4. Contracts

5. Miscellaneous

6. Legal

 

C. Job Descriptions

 

D. Public Relations

1. Community Affairs Secretary Report – March 2017 (attachment)

 

E. Miscellaneous

 

1. 2017-2018 Staff Tenure List

Recommend Board approval of the attached 2017-2018 staff tenure list. (attachment)

 

2. 2017-2018 Staff Contract Non-Renewal / Transfer List

Recommend Board approval of the attached 2017-2018 staff contract non-renewal and transfer list. (attachments)

 

3. 2017-2018 Staff Reappointment List

Recommend Board approval of the attached 2017-2018 staff reappointment list. (attachment)

 

4. Reappointment / Tenure – Employee #5511 (attachment)

 

5. Merit Pay Award – SIG Grant

Recommend Board approval of a merit pay award to Kriston Matthews, GIS Principal, in the amount of $4,189.00 for service to the district above and beyond normal work expectations.  A competitive 5-year School Improvement Grant was approved in the amount of $2,094,748.00.  Mr. Matthews will be compensated at the rate of 1% of the grant award for the additional work and supervisory requirements associated with the School Improvement Grant.  The amount of the merit compensation will be paid over the 5-year grant term at $4,189.00 per year, provided the grant is renewed and funded each year. (attachment)

 

6. Event Staff

Recommend Board ratify Jennie Hara to work home athletic events as security, site manager, clock/timer, field marker (track), videotaping, scoreboard operator and announcer for the 2016-2017 school year effective December 1, 2016. (attachment)

 

Staff are paid as follows:

 

 

7. Prep Time-Occupational Therapy

Recommend Board ratify Beth Grygo to work during her prep time, 40 minutes per day at the rate of $37.00 per hour to provide Occupational Therapy effective April 1, 2017 to May 31, 2017.  The caseload has increased from 30 students to approximately 50 students since September 2016. (attachment)