December 13, 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

 

November 15, 2017 Executive Minutes (attachment)

November 15, 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

 

8. Report of the Superintendent of Schools

 

A. Recognition of the 2017-2018 Boys Varsity Soccer Team

 

B. Future Ready Schools NJ Program Initiative, Susan Kornicki (attachment)

 

1) Recommend Board approval of the Resolution to Participate in Future Ready Schools-New Jersey. (attachment)

 

C. 2017 PARCC Presentation, Dr. Mark Silverstein (attachment)

 

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:              December 13, 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.

 

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:                December 13, 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-Clinical Practice/Field Experience

1) Recommend Board approval of the following Rowan students for Clinical practice Placement. (attachment)

 

January 16, 2018 to March 9, 2018

 

January 16, 2018 to May 7, 2018

 

2) Recommend Board approval of the following Rowan students for Junior Field Experience. (attachment)

 

January 29, 31, February 5, 7, 12, 14, 21, 26, 28 March 5, 7, 12, 2018

 

 

2. Enrollment/ADA (attachment)

 

C. Testing

 

D. Special Education/Other Student Issues

 

1. Home Schooling

Recommend Board ratify the attached request for homeschooling for the 2017-2018 school year. (attachment)

 

2. CLCCP at Rowan University

Recommend Board approval for Student ID #17-9445 to utilize the Board Approved College Level Course Credit Program at Rowan University.  The student will be taking Creative Dance for Children 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 $482.67 per course. (attachment)

 

3. OOD Placement-1:1 Aide-Student ID #17-11

Recommend Board ratify a 1:1 Aide for Student ID #17-11 placed at Bankbridge Development Center effective September 6, 2017.  Cost to the district is $39,960.00. (attachment)

 

E. Athletics

 

1. Winter Athletic Schedules

Recommend Board approval of the attached winter athletic schedules. (attachment)

 

F. Miscellaneous

 

1. Family Literacy/Math Evenings-Bowe

Recommend Board ratify payment for one additional staff member to participate in the 2017-2018 evening program at Thomas E. Bowe School on November 16, 2017.  Staff members are paid by ESSA Funds at the current GEA contracted hourly rate of $37.00. (attachment)

 

2. 2017-2018 High School Plus Agreement

Recommend Board approval of the 2017-2018 High School Plus Agreement between Camden County College and Glassboro Public Schools. (attachment)

 

3. Extended School Day Program-GIS

Recommend Board ratify Jennifer Budmen to participate in the Extended School Day Program at Glassboro Intermediate School from October 2017 to May 2018.  Funding is provided through ESSA Funds at the hourly rate of $37.00. (attachment)

 

4. Extended School Day/Tutoring Program-GHS

Recommend Board ratify Nicholas Tarasevich to participate in the Extended School Day/Tutoring Program at Glassboro High School for the 2017-2018 school year.  Funding is provided through ESSA funds at the hourly rate of $37.00. (attachment)

 

5. 2017-2018 Technology Curriculum Committee Members

Recommend Board approval of the following 2017-2018 Technology Curriculum Committee members to be paid at the current contracted rate of $37.00 per hour.  If a member of the committee is unable to attend a meeting, an alternate representative may be sent to the meeting by the building principal. (attachment)

 

 

6. Memorandum of Understanding-Professional Development School

Recommend Board approval of the Professional Development School Memorandum of Understanding between Rowan University and Glassboro Public Schools for the 2017-2018 school year. (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. Pre-School Wraparound Program Update (attachment)

 

A. Building Issues

1. Rodgers School

2. Bullock School

3. Bowe School

4. Intermediate School

5. High School

6. Beach Administration Building

7. Technology

 

B. Awards/Donations

 

1. Donations-December 2017 (attachment)

 

C. Transportation

 

1. Fall Bus Evacuation Drills (attachment)

 

2. Joint Transportation Agreement-CCESC

Recommend Board approval of the Joint Transportation Agreement with Camden County Educational Services Commission (as Host) and Glassboro Public Schools (as Joiner) for transportation for one student to Thomas E. Bowe School, Route 1427, in the amount of $39,765.60 for the term of the agreement, November 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. (attachment)

 

D. Budget Recommendations/Grants

 

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

a. Warrant Account Bill List December 2017 (attachment)

b. Capital Projects Bill List December 2017 (attachment)

c. Handwritten Check List November 1-30, 2017 (attachment)

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

e. Revenue Report November 2017 (attachment)

f. Treasurer’s Report November 2017 (attachment)

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

 

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

 

3. 2018 School Improvement Grant-GIS

Recommend Board ratify acceptance of the 2018 School Improvement Grant for Glassboro Intermediate School in the amount of $722,617.00 effective September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2018. (attachment)

 

E. Resolutions/Contracted Services

 

1. January 2018-January 2019 BOE Meeting Dates

Recommend Board approval of the January 2018 to January 2019 Board of Education Meeting Dates. (attachment)

 

2. Policies/Regulations

a. Recommend Board approval of the first reading of the following policies/regulations. (attachments)

 

 

b. Recommend Board approval of the second reading and adoption of the following policies/regulations. (attachments)

 

 

3. 2017-2018 Memorandum of Agreement

Recommend Board approval of the Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement Between Education and Law Enforcement Officials for the 2017-2018 school year. (attachment)

 

4. 403(b) Plan Changes

Recommend Board approval of the changes to the district offered 403(b) Plan to allow for hardship distributions. (attachment)

 

5. Falasca Plumbing Contract

Recommend Board approval of the contract with Falasca Plumbing for additional work to repair leaking underground heating mains and branches at J. Harvey Rodgers School in the amount of $28,661.96.  Work will be paid using referendum funds. (attachment)

 

6. Change Order-Noble Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc.

Recommend Board approval of the Change Order #3 with Noble Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc. for the roof replacement at various schools.  The change order is necessary to address unforeseen issues.  Costs to be funded through referendum proceeds. (attachment)

 

 

7. Change Order-Winchester Roofing

Recommend Board approval of the Change Order #2 with Winchester Roofing for roof replacement and related work at Dorothy L. Bullock School and J. Harvey Rodgers School.  This change order will extend the substantial completion date from September 25, 2017 to October 25, 2017.  The revised final completion date will be November 24, 2017.  This Change Order is necessary due to the receipt of damaged roofing materials from vendors. (attachment)

 

8. Sustainable Jersey for Schools Program

Recommend Board approval for the district’s participation in the Sustainable Jersey for Schools Program.  Approval will allow schools and the district to apply for Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification and allow schools to apply for grant funds to support sustainability projects.  There is no cost to the district. (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. OPRA Request Update (attachment)

b. Referendum Update (attachment)

c. 2018-2019 Budget Calendar (attachment)

d. Lunch Charges/Negative Account Balances (attachment)

e. Demographic Study Update (attachment)

 

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

1. Resignations

 

a. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Renee Patrick effective December 15, 2017. (attachment)

 

2. Revocation of Tenure

3. Dismissal/Suspension

 

a. Recommend Board approval for the termination of Employee #5595 effective immediately. (attachment)

 

4. Leaves of Absence

 

a. Jennifer Versak-Kennedy requested FMLA beginning February 2, 2018 with an anticipated return date of February 26, 2018.

 

b. Michael Massi has requested FMLA beginning December 8, 2017 with an anticipated return date of January 3, 2018.

 

c. Sharon Mucerino requested an FMLA extension from November 15, 2017 to December 15, 2017 and a Leave of Absence beginning December 18, 2017 with a return date to be determined.

 

d. Denise Frattali requested Intermittent FMLA beginning December 1, 2017.

 

e. Elizabeth Conley requested a Leave of Absence beginning January 2, 2018 with an anticipated return date of January 12, 2018.

 

f. Samuel Watson has requested a Leave of Absence beginning December 4, 2017 with an anticipated return date in January 2018.

 

g. Eric Torres requested FMLA beginning December 4, 2017 with an anticipated return date of January 2, 2018.

 

5. Retirement

 

a. Recommend Board approval for the retirement of Christine Tanfani effective January 31, 2018. (attachment)

 

b. Recommend Board approval for the retirement of Bruce Farquhar effective July 1, 2018. (attachment)

 

c. Recommend Board approval for the retirement of Herbert Neilio effective July 1, 2018. (attachment)

 

6. Reduction in Force

7. Increment Withholding

 

B. New Employees/Transfers/Assignments/Contracts

 

1. New Employees

a. Teachers/Nurses/Secretaries/Aides

 

1) Teacher-GHS

Recommend Board approval of Erin Bernat, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check and certification, as Teacher (Health & Physical Education), BA Step 1, at Glassboro High School.  Ms. Bernat will begin as a Long-Term Substitute Teacher through Source4Teachers effective December 16, 2017 while awaiting completion of paperwork.  Ms. Bernat is replacing Mia Bailey due to resignation. (attachment)

 

2) 1:1 Aide-Rodgers

Recommend Board approval, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, of Lakiea  Santiago as an Associate Aide at Rodgers in the position of 1:1 Aide for the 2017-2018 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $14.92 per hour.  Ms. Santiago is replacing Donna Highley. (attachment)

 

b. Administration

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 December 2017 Source4Teachers Substitute list. (attachment)

 

i. Other

 

2. Employee Transfer/Appointments

3. Assignments

4. Contracts

5. Miscellaneous

6. Legal

 

C. Job Descriptions

 

D. Public Relations

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

 

E. Miscellaneous

 

1. Change of Degree and/or Salary Status

Recommend Board approval for a change of degree and/or salary status, according to the GPSA Agreement-Article XVI, for Robert Preston from M.A. to M.A.+45 effective December 12, 2017 in the amount of $700.00. (attachment)

 

2. SAT Prep Courses-Instructors

Recommend Board approval to amend the SAT Prep course twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring, from 3 hours a week, 2 evenings a week to 3 hours a night, 2 evenings a week.  Sonya Heard will serve as SAT Prep Math Teacher and Patricia Massell will serve as SAT Prep English Teacher for 3 hours a night each, 2 evenings a week at the Miscellaneous Pay Rate, currently $37.00 per hour.  The fall session will be November 6, 7, 13, 15, 20 and 21, 2017.  The spring session will be February 20, 21, 26, and 28, 2018 and March 5 and 7, 2018. (attachment)

 

3. Winter Cheerleading Advisor

Recommend Board ratify Linda Massari as Winter Cheerleading Advisor for the 2017-2018 school year, Step 1 in the amount of $2,844.00,  effective November 20, 2017. (attachment)

 

4. Spring Musical Vocal Advisor

Recommend Board approval of Jillian Clark as Spring Musical Vocal Advisor for the 2017-2018 school year at the stipend amount of $1,325.00. (attachment)

 

5. Event Staff

Recommend Board approval for Nicholas Tarasevich to work home athletic events as chain crew, ticket seller, ticket taker, security, site manager, clock/timers, field marker (track), videotaping, scoreboard operator and announcing, effective December 15, 2017. (attachment)

 

Staff are paid as follows:

 

 

6. First Year Volunteer Club-GHS

Recommend Board ratify the following First Year Volunteer Co-Curricular Club for the 2017-2018 school year effective September 6, 2017. (attachment)

 

a. Glassboro High School

 

 

7. Volunteer Basketball Coach

Recommend Board approval of Rocco Aliberti, pending meeting with the Superintendent, as a Volunteer Basketball coach for the 2017-2018 school year. (attachment)