August 23, 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

 

Executive Minutes (attachment)

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

 

8. Report of the Superintendent of Schools

 

A. Pre-K Wraparound Program Proposal, presented by Aaron Edwards

 

9. Board Committee Reports & Action Items

 

10. Old Business

 

11. New Business

 

12. Opportunity for the Public to Address the Board of Education

 

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:              August 23, 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 January 9, 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:                August 23, 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. 

 

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

 

1. Grants

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-Woodrow Wilson Foundation Teaching Fellow

Recommend Board approval of Rowan student and Woodrow Wilson Foundation Teaching Fellow, Brittany John, to be mentored by Michele Memis at Glassboro High School for the 2017-2018 school year. (attachment)

 

b. Thomas Jefferson University-Occupational Therapy

Recommend Board approval of Thomas Jefferson University student, Justin Leung, to do Level 1 Occupational Therapy fieldwork experience with Beth Grygo on Thursdays from September 28, 2017 to November 16, 2017 at an agreed upon time by both parties. (attachment)

 

c. Rowan-Junior Field Experience

Recommend Board approval of the following Rowan students to do Junior Field Experience at Thomas E. Bowe School on September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26 and November 2, 16, 30, 2017. (attachment)

 

 

d. Rowan-Psychology Shadowing

Recommend Board approval of Rowan psychology major student, Kara Dawson, for a field experience in school counseling for Fall 2017 with David Davenport at Glassboro Intermediate School.  The student is required to shadow Mr. Davenport for 70-80 hours in a school setting. (attachment)

 

e. Wilmington University-School Counseling Internship

Recommend Board approval of Wilmington University student, Scott Fisher, for a School Counseling Internship for the 2017-2018 school year with David Davenport at Glassboro Intermediate School.  The student is required to spend 400 clock hours in a school setting. (attachment)

 

2. Enrollment/ADA (none at this time)

 

C. Testing

 

D. Special Education/Other Student Issues

 

1. CLCCP at Rowan University

Recommend Board approval for Student ID #17-42559 to utilize the Board Approved College Level Course Credit Program at Rowan University in the Fall and Spring Semesters of 2017-2018.  The student will be taking Introduction to Mechanics (Physics 00220-10) in the Fall and Introduction to Project Oriented Programming (CS 04113-4) in the Spring 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)

 

2. OOD Placement-Student ID #18-2

Recommend Board approval for placement of Student ID #18-2 at Yale School Ellisburg effective September 7, 2017.  Cost to the district is $57,965.40. (attachment)

 

3. Advanced Placement Fee Reimbursement

Recommend Board approval to implement a summer reimbursement policy for students who register and pass their Advanced Placement tests.  The current cost is $93.00 per exam, which is cost prohibitive for some families, especially if taking more than one exam.  Free and reduced lunch students get a reduced rate.  Total cost varies; 2017 cost would have been $2,604.00. (attachment)

 

The district will reimburse any students who receives an A or B in their respective AP class in addition to achieving one of the following:

- Students who score a 5 will be reimbursed 100% of the exam cost.

- Students who score a 4 will be reimbursed 75% of the exam cost.

- Students who score a 3 will be reimbursed 50% of the exam cost.

 

4. Board Certified Behavioral Analyst

Recommend Board approval of Andrea Foglietta as a BCBA (Board Certified Behavioral Analyst) to service district MD students at J. Harvey Rodgers School and Dorothy L. Bullock School for the 2017-2018 school year at the stipend amount of $5,000.00.  This will allow her to service district programs as a consultant providing applied behavior analysis therapy and supervise behavior analysis.  Funding is provided through district funds and has been budgeted for the 2017-2018 school year. (attachment)

 

E. Athletics

 

F. Miscellaneous

 

1. Staff Children Attending District Schools

Recommend Board approval of the following children of staff members to attend the below listed schools for the 2017-2018 school year. (attachment)

 

 

2. Comprehensive Equity Plan Annual SOA

Recommend Board approval of the Comprehensive Equity Plan Statement of Assurance for the 2017-2018 school year. (attachment)

 

3. District Mentoring Plan/Mentoring Log

Recommend Board approval of the District Mentoring Plan and Mentoring Log for the 2017-2018 school year. (attachment)

 

4. Rodgers-GCDC Wraparound Program

Recommend Board approval of a Rodgers-GCDC Wraparound Program to accommodate Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 students in providing in-house services for students who attend J. Harvey Rodgers School.  This program will offer parents who need all day child care services an in-house option that would support the district’s half-day program. (attachment)

 

G. Informational

 

1. HIB Report (none at this time)

2. Suspensions (none at this time)

3. Board Reports

a. Rodgers (attachment)

b. Bullock (attachment)

c. Bowe (attachment)

d. GIS (attachment)

e. GHS/GHS Guidance/Athletics (attachment)

f. Bullock Guidance (none at this time)

g. Bowe Guidance (none at this time)

h. GIS Guidance (none at this time)

i. CST (none at this time)

4. Chief Academic Officer Report (none at this time)

5. Annual Benchmark Reports

a. Rodgers Annual Benchmark Report, Aaron Edwards (attachment)

b. Bullock Annual Benchmark Report, Richard Taibi (attachment)

c. Bowe Annual Benchmark Report, Ryan Caltabiano (attachment)

6. Student Code of Conduct

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)

7. NJQSAC Review Letter (attachment)

8. 2017-2018 Changes at Thomas E. Bowe School (attachment)

9. Rowan University-STEAM Academy Letter (attachment)

 

 

A. Building Issues

1. Rodgers School

2. Bullock School

a. Bullock Garden Project Letter (attachment)

 

3. Bowe School

4. Intermediate School

5. High School

6. Beach Administration Building

7. Technology

 

B. Awards/Donations

 

1. Donation-Borough of Glassboro

Recommend Board approval to accept the donation of the vehicles listed below from the Borough of Glassboro.  One vehicle will be used as a second maintenance truck; one will replace the district’s 1991 grounds vehicle.  The 1991 will be used for light snow removal and a back-up vehicle.

 

 

C. Transportation

 

1. Transportation Department Status Report, Rebecca Giordano (attachment)

 

D. Budget Recommendations/Grants

 

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

a. Warrant Account Bill List June 2017 (attachment)

b. Warrant Account Bill List July 2017 (attachment)

c. Capital Projects Bill List June 2017 (attachment)

d. Capital Projects Bill List July 2017 (attachment)

e. Handwritten Check List June 1-30, 2017 (attachment)

f. Handwritten Check List July 1-31, 2017 (attachment)

g. Board Secretary’s Report June 2017 (attachment)

h. Board Secretary’s Report July 2017 (attachment)

i. Revenue Report July 2017 (attachment)

j. Treasurer’s Report June 2017 (attachment)

k. Treasurer’s Report July 2017 (attachment)

l. Food Service Profit & Loss August 2017 (none at this time)

 

Board Secretary’s Reports in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the months of June 2017 and July 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 months of June 2017 and July 2017.  The Treasurer’s Reports and Secretary’s Reports are in agreement for the months of June 2017 and July 2017.

 

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 June 2017. (attachment)

b. Recommend Board approval of the authorized transfers for July 2017. (attachment)

 

E. Resolutions/Contracted Services

1. Recommend Board approval of the first reading of the below policies/regulations. (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 $12,938.00. (attachment)

 

3. 2017-2018 Miscellaneous Pay Rate

Recommend Board approval of the Miscellaneous Pay Rate for the 2017-2018 school year. (attachment)

 

4. Cohort Survival Study Proposal

Recommend Board approval for the Business Administrator to solicit proposals for a Cohort Survival Study of to determine projected enrollment trends. (attachment)

 

5. Change Orders

Recommend Board approval of the following change orders:

 

Project Name/Description: Construction Management

Contractor: New Road Construction

Change Order Number: 1

Contract Previous to Change Order: $315,900.00

Change Order: $113,500.00

Revised Contract: $429,400.00

 

Project Name/Description: Roof Replacement at Various Schools

Contractor: Noble Roofing & Sheet Metal

Change Order Number: 1

Contract Previous to Change Order: $1,865,430.00

Change Order: $119,404.50

Revised Contract: $1,984,834.50

 

F. Informational – Reports/Articles/Miscellaneous

 

1. Reports

a. Maintenance Report (attachment)

b. Security Drill Report (none at this time)

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 approval for the resignation of Jacquelyn Spears effective August 24, 2017. (attachment)

 

b. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Patricia Villarreal effective October 20, 2017. (attachment)

 

c. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Argelia Blazer effective October 19, 2017. (attachment)

 

2. Revocation of Tenure

3. Dismissal/Suspension

4. Leaves of Absence

 

a. Katharine Baer has requested a Leave of Absence beginning December 2017 with an anticipated return date of September 2018.

b. Kim Mueller has requested an extension of FMLA beginning July 14, 2017 with an anticipated return date of August 30, 2017.

c. Melissa Tees has requested Intermittent FMLA beginning September 5, 2017 through June 15, 2018.

 

5. Retirement

6. Reduction in Force

7. Increment Withholding

8. Rescind Action

 

a. Recommend Board ratify rescinding approval of Lindsay Wolf as Grade 4 Teacher at Thomas E. Bowe School effective August  7, 2017. (attachment)

 

B. New Employees/Transfers/Assignments/Contracts

 

1. New Employees

a. Teachers/Nurses/Secretaries/Aides

 

1) Part-Time Music Teacher-Bowe

Recommend Board approval of Rachel Johns, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Part-Time Music Teacher, BA Step 1, at Thomas E. Bowe School at an annual salary of $24,397.50 for the 2017-2018 school year.  Start date to be determined.  Ms. Johns will be replacing Wilfredo Rodriguez due to resignation. (attachment)

 

2) Special Ed/Math Teacher

Recommend Board approval of Anthony Pezzimenti as Special Ed/Math Teacher, MA Step 1, at Glassboro Intermediate School, at an annual salary of $54,395.00 for the 2017-2018 school year effective September 1, 2017.  Mr. Pezzimenti will be replacing Eileen Miller due to retirement. (attachment)

 

3) Teacher-Grade 4-Bowe

Recommend Board approval of Eric Fifer, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Grade 4 Teacher, BA Step 1, at Thomas E. Bowe School at an annual salary of $48,795.00 for the 2017-2018 school year.  Start date to be determined.  Mr. Fifer will be replacing Kara Belmonte. (attachment)

 

4) Teacher-Grade 6-Bowe

Recommend Board approval of Jennifer Reedell, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Grade 6 Teacher, BA Step 1, at Thomas E. Bowe School, at an annual salary of $48,795.00 for the 2017-2018 school year.  Start date to be determined.  Ms. Reedell will be replacing Steven Hempell due to resignation. (attachment)

 

5) Teacher-Grade 5-Bowe

Recommend Board approval of Taylor Simmerman, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Grade 5 Teacher, BA Step 1, at Thomas E. Bowe School, at an annual salary of $48,795.00 for the 2017-2018 school year.  Start date to be determined.  Ms. Simmerman will be replacing Kelly Ann Marchese due to position change. (attachment)

 

6) Teacher-Writing-GIS

Recommend Board approval of Jordan Hess, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Writing Teacher, BA Step 1, at Glassboro Intermediate School, at an annual salary of $48,795.00 for the 2017-2018 school year.  Start date to be determined.  Ms. Hess will be replacing Jacqueline Spears due to resignation. (attachment)

 

7) Teacher-Special Ed/ELA-GIS

Recommend Board approval of Tarama Ruiz, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Special Ed/ELA Teacher, MA Step 1, at Glassboro Intermediate School, at an annual salary of $54,395.00 for the 2017-2018 school year.  Start date to be determined.  Ms. Ruiz will be replacing Janet Donnell due to retirement. (attachment)

 

8) Classroom Aide-Rodgers

Recommend Board approval of Kelley Pritchett, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as an Associate Aide at J. Harvey Rodgers School in the position of Classroom Aide for the 2017-18 school year, 5.75 hrs per day, 5 days per wk, Step 1, at a rate of $14.92 per hr.  Start date to be determined.  Ms. Pritchett will be replacing Channon Armstrong due to retirement.  (attachment)

 

9) Athletic Director Secretary-GHS

Recommend Board approval of Kathleen Whittle, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Secretary-10 Mo “B”, Step 1, at Glassboro High School, at an annual salary of $24,115.00 for the 2017-2018 school year.  Start date to be determined.  Ms. Whittle will be replacing Karen Hopper due to transfer. (attachment)

 

b. Administration

c. Bus Drivers/Bus Aides

 

1. Recommend Board approval of Antoinette Frasca as Bus Driver for the 2017-2018 school year, 4.5 hours per day, Step L1Y1 at a salary of $20.61 per hour, effective September 1, 2017.  Ms. Frasca is currently a Substitute Bus Driver and is replacing a Special Education route vacated by William Gee. (attachment)

 

d. Substitute Bus Drivers and Aides

 

1. Recommend Board approval for the reappointment of the following individuals as Substitute Bus Drivers, on an as-needed basis, for the 2017-2018 school year at the Miscellaneous Pay Rate, currently $17.50 per hour. (attachment)

 

Esther Mitchell

Clinton Suggs

Thomas Velykis

Shyretta Withers

 

2. Recommend Board approval for the reappointment of the following individuals as Substitute Bus Aides, on an as-needed basis, for the 2017-2018 school year at the Miscellaneous Pay Rate, currently $13.50 per hour. (attachment)

 

Lauren Clark

Luz Colon

 

e. Custodians/Housekeeper

 

1. Recommend Board approval of Henrik Olsen, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Housekeeper for the 2017-2018 school year, Step 1, at a prorated annual salary of $24,895.00.  Start date to be determined.  Mr. Henrik is replacing Eileen Keenan due to resignation. (attachment)

 

f. Substitute Custodians/Grounds

g. Athletics

h. Source4Teachers Substitutes

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

 

i. Other

 

2. Employee Transfer/Appointments

3. Assignments

 

a. Bus Drivers – Increase of Hours

Recommend Board approval for an increase of hours for the following Transportation staff members, from 4.5 hours per day to 5 hours per day, including benefits, effective September 1, 2017. (attachment)

 

Corey Rivers, Bus Driver

William Gee, Bus Driver

 

b. Bus Aides-Increase of Hours

Recommend Board approval for an increase of hours for the following Transportation staff members, from 4 hours per day to 4.5 hours per day, no benefits, effective September 1, 2017. (attachment)

 

Arthur Payne, Bus Aide

Melissa Wilson, Bus Aide

 

c. 2017-2018 Transportation Staff Work Day / Hours

Recommend Board approval of the 2017-2018 Transportation Staff work days and hours. (attachment)

 

4. Contracts

5. Miscellaneous

6. Legal

 

C. Job Descriptions

 

D. Public Relations

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

 

E. Miscellaneous

 

1. STEAM Team Coaches – Summer 2017

Recommend Board ratify payment for the following Dorothy L. Bullock staff members as STEAM Team Coaches up to 12 hours per week at the rate of $37.00 per hour effective July 1, 2017 through August 31, 2017.  Funding is provided through the County Grant. (attachment)

 

Katie Evans

Aileen Matias-Castro

Dionne Young

 

2. STEAM Team Coaches – 2017-2018

Recommend Board approval of the following Dorothy L. Bullock staff members as STEAM Team Coaches up to 4 hours per week at the rate of $37.00 per hour effective September 1, 2017.  Funding is provided through the County Grant. (attachment)

 

Katie Evans

Amanda Brice

Dionne Young

Aileen Matias-Castro

Marian Dunn

Karen Peale

Michelle Rullo

 

3. GHS Room Dedication

Recommend Board approval to allow the GHS staff to dedicate the custodial office at Glassboro High School in memoriam of longtime and beloved Head Custodian, Glenn O’Brien.  A plaque, hung outside the custodial office, will include a photo of Mr. O’Brien and list his years of dedicated service. Date of dedication will be announced once determined. (attachment)

 

4. Co-Curricular Advisors – Dorothy L. Bullock School

Recommend Board approval of the following Co-Curricular Advisors for the 2017-2018 school. (attachment)

 

 

5. AM Bus Duty-Bullock

Recommend Board approval of the following staff members for bus duty supervision of students at Dorothy L. Bullock School from 7:55 am to 8:10 am for the 2017-2018 school year at the Miscellaneous Pay Rate, currently $37.00 per hour, effective September 1, 2017. (attachment)

 

Aileen Matias-Castro

Michael Bittner

Bernadette Perry

Kimberly Tursi

Debbie Fanfarillo

 

6. Medical Standing Orders

Recommend Board approval of the Medical Standing Orders (Protocol For The School Nurse) for the 2017-2018 school year. (attachment)

 

7. 2017 Extended School Year-Transportation

Recommend Board ratify the following individuals to work during the summer during the 2017 Extended School Year as Substitute Bus Driver or Substitute Bus Aide.  Substitute Bus Drivers will be paid at the Miscellaneous Pay Rate of $17.50 per hour; Substitute Bus Aides will be paid at the Miscellaneous Pay Rate, currently $13.50 per hour.  (attachment)

 

Corey Rivers

Clinton Suggs

 

8. First Grade Orientation

Recommend Board approval for payment to the following staff members for the First Grade Orientation effective August 30, 2017 for 2 hours at the 2017-2018 per diem rate of pay. (attachment)

 

 

9. Affirmative Action Committee

Recommend Board approval of the Affirmative Action Committee for the 2017-2018 school year consisting of the following staff members. (attachment)

 

Danielle Sochor, Chief Academic Officer

Kriston Matthews, Principal of the Glassboro Intermediate School

Ryan Caltabiano, Principal of the Thomas E. Bowe School

Aaron Edwards, Principal of the J. Harvey Rodgers School

Christine Williams, Supervisor of Special Education

Carol Ceglia, GEA Representative

 

10. Change of Degree and/or Salary Status

Recommend Board approval for a change of degree and/or salary status for the following staff members.  After reviewing records, it is recommended that the change of degree and/or salary status be effective September 1, 2017. (attachment)

 

 

*Pending receipt of official transcripts

 

11. Rowan IT Report (attachment)

 

12. Administrative Detention/Saturday School/3-7 Program Facilitators

a. Recommend Board approval of the following individuals as GIS Administrative Detention, Saturday School, and 3-7 Program Facilitators and Substitutes for the 2017-2018 school year.  Current rate of pay is $37.00 per hour. Staff cycles through on a weekly basis. (attachment)

 

Administrative Detention is 1 hour per day, 2 days per week

Saturday School is 4 hours per Saturday

3-7 is 4 hours per day, 16 hours per week

 

 

b. Recommend Board approval of the following individuals as GHS Administrative Detention, Saturday School, and 3-7 Program Facilitators and Substitutes for the 2017-2018 school year.  All teachers listed will be used to substitute for the supervision details as needed.  Current rate of pay is $37.00 per hour. Staff cycles through on a weekly basis. (attachment)

 

Administrative Detention is 1 hour per day, 2 days per week

Saturday School is 4 hours per Saturday

3-7 is 4 hours per day, 16 hours per week

 

 

13. Study Group Supervisors

Recommend Board approval of the following staff members as co-curricular study group supervisors for the 2017-2018 school year at the rate of $37.00 per hour effective September 11, 2017.  Study group is a board approved mandatory study session for all students participating in any co-curricular activity, sports included, and meets Monday through Thursday from 2:30 pm to 3:15 pm. (attachment)

Mary Beth Ragozzino

Melody Coates-Olaye

 

14. Co-Curricular Advisors – GIS

Recommend Board approval of the following Co-Curricular Advisors for the 2017-2018 school. (attachment)