June 13, 2018 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. Interview of Board of Education Candidates (attachment)

 

6. Approval of Minutes

 

May 23, 2018 Executive Minutes (attachment)

May 23, 2018 Public Minutes (attachment)

 

7. 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.

 

8. President’s Report

 

9. Report of the Superintendent of Schools

 

a. Recognition of TOY/ESPY Recipients

b. Recognition of 2017-2018 Retirees

c. Student Safety Data System (SSDS) Presentation, Dr. Mark Silverstein (attachment)

 

10. Board Committee Reports & Action Items

 

11. Old Business

 

12. New Business

 

a. Correspondence (attachment)

 

13. 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.

 

14. Adjournment

 

DATE:              June 13, 2018

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 8, 2018 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:                June 13, 2018

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

 

a. ESEA – FY 2019

Recommend Board approval for the submission of the Elementary & Secondary Education Act (ESEA, FY 2019)  and acceptance of the grant award of these funds upon the subsequent approval of the FY 2019 ESEA Application in the following amounts. (attachment)

 

 

2. Title I Staff

3. Assessments

4. Curriculum

 

a. Curriculum Development

Recommend Board approval for the following staff members to develop curriculum from June 30, 2018 to October 31, 2018 at the current Miscellaneous Pay Rate of $37.00 per hour.  This is included in the budget. (attachment)

 

 

5. Professional Development/Workshops

 

a. Professional Development/Workshops

Recommend Board approval of the attached professional development/ workshops. (none at this time)

 

b. 2018 Summer Professional Development/Workshops-SIG Grant

Recommend Board approval of the following 2018 Summer Professional Development services to be held July 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018.  Attendees to be determined.  These workshops are funded through the GIS School Improvement Grant. (attachment)

 

1) Math Technology Training (days to be determined) - $3,500.00

2) Clear Touch Panels by Educate-Me – 3 days - $8,000.00

3) Google Apps by Alexis Esposito – 8 half days - $4,000.00

4) Lego Robotics Training by Lego Education – 1 day - $2,500.00

 

c. 2018-2019 Professional Development Level Plans

Recommend Board approval to implement the Individual School Professional Development Level Plans for the 2018-2019 school year. (attachments)

 

1) J. Harvey Rodgers School

2) Grade 1 & 2 – Dorothy L. Bullock School

3) Grade 3 – Dorothy L. Bullock School

4) Thomas E. Bowe School

5) Glassboro Intermediate School

6) Glassboro High School

 

B. Field Experiences/Enrollment

 

1. Field Experience

 

a. Rowan-MST

Recommend Board approval of Rowan University student, Katerine Petrillo, for MST placement with Rachael Melecio from September 6, 2018 to December 12, 2018 and January 22, 2019 to May 10, 2019. (attachment)

 

b. Rowan-Clinical Practice

Recommend the following Rowan University students for Clinical Practice placement for the 2018-2019 school year. (attachment)

 

September 6, 2018 to December 12, 2018

January 22, 2019 to May 10, 2019

 

 

c. Holy Family University-Observation

Recommend Board ratify Holy Family University student, Robert Warr, to observe Rona Johnson for 4 hours on June 7, 2018 at Dorothy L. Bullock School at an agreed upon time between them. (attachment)

 

2. Enrollment/ADA (attachment)

 

C. Testing

 

D. Special Education/Other Student Issues

 

1. 2018 Summer Employment-CST

Recommend Board approval for summer work for up to eleven (11) members of the Child Study Team at per diem rate for up to 5-10 days each not to exceed the budgeted amount of $25,000.00 effective June 20, 2018.  Summer work includes initial planning meetings, conducting evaluations, IEP meetings, case management responsibilities and planning for the 2018-2019 school year.  Funding is provided through district funds. (attachment)

 

2. 2018-2019 OOD Placements

Recommend Board approval of the attached list of students who will continue in their out-of-district placements for the 2018-2019 school year, including extended school year services and one-to-one aides where appropriate. (attachment)

 

E. Athletics

 

F. Miscellaneous

 

1. Summer Enrichment Program

Recommend Board approval to implement a Summer Enrichment Program for at-risk students.  This program will focus on reinforcing skills previously taught throughout the year.  The goal is to prevent summer regression in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics. (attachment)

 

Dorothy L. Bullock School

 

Robyn Sauer

Sarah Rondeau

Carl Aird

Andrea Dalfonso

Amanda Fordyce

ToniAnn Azzarano

 

2. 2018 Extended School Year-School Psychologist

Recommend Board approval of Karly Trovarelli, pending receipt of certification and a positive criminal history background check, as a 2018 Extended School Year Psychologist from June 1, 2018 to August 30, 2018 at the rate of $325.00 per evaluation.  Ms. Trovarelli served as an Intern for the district this past school year (resume attached) and will be filling in for a district psychologist who is unable to work over the summer.  This is included in the budget. (attachment)

 

Comparison:

 

3. 2018 Extended School Year-Classroom Aide

Recommend Board approval of the following staff member for the 2018 Extended School Year Program from July 2, 2018 to July 16, 2018 effective July 1, 2018.  This is included in the budget. (attachment)

 

 

4. PowerSchool Summer Training

Recommend Board approval for compensation for a Summer Train-The-Trainer session for the PowerSchool Unified Classroom and Insights Analytics Program.  Three (3) teachers from each tested building (13 teachers total from the District Technology Committee) will undergo a 3-hour training hosted by PowerSchool to prepare them to mentor their building staff in the use of the program.  Cost to the district is $1,443.00. (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. Future Ready Process Presentation, Susan Kornicki (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-June 2018 (attachment)

 

 

C. Transportation

 

1. 2018-2019 Nonpublic Transportation Routes (attachment)

 

D. Budget Recommendations/Grants

 

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

a. Warrant Account Bill List June 2018 (attachment)

b. Capital Projects Bill List June 2018 (attachment)

c. Handwritten Check List May 1-31, 2018 (attachment)

d. Board Secretary’s Report May 2018 (attachment)

e. Revenue Report May 2018 (attachment)

f. Treasurer’s Report May 2018 (attachment)

g. Food Service Profit & Loss May 2018 (none at this time)

 

Board Secretary’s Reports in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of May 2018.  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 May 2018.  The Treasurer’s Reports and Secretary’s Reports are in agreement for the month of May 2018.

 

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 May 2018. (attachment)

 

3. Emergency Reserve Account

Recommend Board approval, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:7F-41, for the establishment of an Emergency Reserve Account and appropriate $50,000.00 into this account effective July 1, 2018.  Emergency Reserve Accounts may be used to fund unanticipated general fund current expenses.  Examples include items needed for a thorough and efficient education or to finance school security improvements. (attachment)

 

E. Resolutions/Contracted Services

 

1. 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. (attachment)

 

 

2. 2018-2019 Source4Teachers Contract Renewal

Recommend Board approval of the Addendum to extend the Agreement with Source4Teachers to provide substitute Services to the district for the 2018-2019 school year.  Rates are detailed below. (attachment)

 

 

3. 2018-2019 School Lunch Prices

Recommend Board approval for a $.10 increase to all lunch prices for the 2018-2019 school year. (attachment)

 

4. Annual Report on District Contracts

Recommend Board approval, pursuant to PL 2015, Chapter 47, for the Glassboro Board of Education to renew, award, or permit to expire the attached contracts previously awarded by the Board of Education.  These contracts are, have been, and will continue to be in full compliance with all state and federal statutes and regulations; in particular, New Jersey Title 18A:18, et.seq., NJAC Chapter 23, and Federal Uniform Administrative Requirements 2CFR, Part 200. (attachment)

 

5. Bus Purchases

Recommend Board approval for the purchase of two 2019 Blue Bird Vision 54 passenger busses to replace busses that are aging out of the district fleet.  Purchase will be through the National Joint Purchase Alliance Contract #102115- BBB.  Cost per bus is $83,792.14.  Financing is being acquired through the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey. (attachment)

 

6. School Bus Advertising

Recommend Board approval of the contract with JMI Enterprises to provide school bus advertising services for the 2018-2019 school year.  Ads will be placed for Inspira Health Services.  Anticipated revenue is $7,974.72. (attachment)

 

7. PC Refresh

Recommend Board approval of a 5-year lease with Dell Financial Services for the purchase of new computers and laptops for staff and students for a total cost of $1,527,691.26 with 5 annual payments of $336,718.43.  The annual lease payment amount is contained within the approved operating budget. (attachment)

 

8. KACE System Management

Recommend Board approval of a 3-year lease with Dell Financial Services for the purchase of KACE System Management K1000 & K2000 appliances for imaging and updating of new computer systems at a cost of $60,101.07 with 3 annual payments of $21,396.58. (attachment)

 

9. EnergyCAP Software Renewal

Recommend Board approval for the renewal of EnergyCAP software at a cost of $1,755.00 for the period August 1, 2018 to July 31, 2019.  EnergyCAP is used to monitor energy usage district-wide and provide weather adjusted data.  This data will be used in conjunction with the new automatic temperature control system to adjust system set points for maximum efficiency. (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)

f.  IT Report (attachment)

2. Articles

3. Miscellaneous

a. Glassboro Police Department Security Demonstration

 

 

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

1. Resignations

 

a. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Jessica Whittington effective June 30, 2018. (attachment)

 

b. Recommend Board ratify the resignation of Sharon Mucerino effective June 1, 2018. (attachment)

 

c. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Aaron Edwards effective June 30, 2018. (attachment)

 

2. Revocation of Tenure

3. Dismissal/Suspension

4. Leaves of Absence

 

a. Joanne Costello has requested FMLA/LOA beginning May 1,2018 with an anticipated return date to be determined.

 

b. Michele Williams has requested an extended LOA beginning May 8, 2018 with an anticipated return date of June 21, 2018.

 

c. Deneen Molloy has requested FMLA/LOA beginning August 13, 2018 with an anticipated return date of September 10, 2018.

 

d. Susan Powers has requested FMLA/Maternity Leave beginning October 15, 2018 with an anticipated return date of January 25, 2019.

 

e. Ryan Caltabiano has requested FMLA/Paternity/LOA beginning June 18, 2018 with an anticipated return date of June 29, 2018. (attachment)

 

f. Nicole Locantora has requested a Leave of Absence beginning September 1, 2018 with an anticipated return date of October 15, 2018.

 

g. Samuel Watson has requested an extended Leave of Absence beginning March 15, 2018 with an anticipated return date from June 13, 2018 to July 2, 2018.

 

h. Vera Faux has requested extended FMLA/LOA from an anticipated return date from June 30, 2018 to September 1, 2018.

 

5. Retirement

6. Reduction in Force

7. Increment Withholding

 

B. New Employees/Transfers/Assignments/Contracts

 

1. New Employees

a. Teachers/Nurses/Secretaries/Aides

 

1) 1:1 Aide-Rodgers

Recommend Board approval of Taylor Renzi, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as an Associate Aide at J. Harvey Rodgers School in the position of 1:1 Aide for the 2018-2019 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $15.19 per hour.  Ms. Renzi is replacing Sylvester Gooden. (attachment)

 

2) Part-Time Music Teacher-Rodgers

Recommend Board approval of Alexa Kowalski, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Part-Time Music Teacher at J. Harvey Rodgers School for the 2018-2019 school year, BA Step 1, at a salary of $39,098.40.  Ms. Kowalski is replacing Mary Shipley. (attachment)

 

3) Inclusion Teacher-Grade 4-Bowe

Recommend Board approval of Anthony Corma, pending receipt of Special Education Certification and a positive criminal history background check, as Grade 4 Inclusion Teacher at Thomas E. Bowe School for the 2018-2019 school year, BA Step 1, at a salary of $48,873.00. Mr. Corma is replacing Marissa Smith. (attachment)

 

4) Music Teacher-GHS

Recommend Board approval of Elisa (Grello) Contrevo pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Music Teacher at Glassboro High School for the 2018-2019 school year, BA Step 1, at a salary of $48,873.00.  Ms. Contrevo is replacing Lisa Neglia. (attachment)

 

5) Part-Time Guidance/Behavior Counselor-Rodgers

Recommend Board approval of MollyAnne Light, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Part-Time Guidance/Behavior Counselor at J. Harvey Rodgers School, MA+60 Step 1, at a salary of $29,686.50.  This is a new position. (attachment)

 

6) Special Education/Math Teacher

Recommend Board approval of Rebecca Metelow, pending receipt of transcripts and a positive criminal history background check, as Special Education/Math Teacher at Glassboro High School for the 2018-2019 school year, BA+15 Step 1, at a salary of $50,273.00.  Ms. Metelow is replacing Bruce Farquhar. (attachment)

 

7) Kindergarten Teacher-Rodgers

Recommend Board approval of Hope Kloczko, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Kindergarten Teacher at J. Harvey Rodgers School for the 2018-2019 school year, MA Step 1, at a salary of $54,473.00.  Ms. Kloczko is replacing Carrie Owens. (attachment)

 

8) MD Spec Ed Teacher-GHS

Recommend Board approval of Alaeida DeColli, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as MD Special Education Teacher at Glassboro High School for the 2018-2019 school year, MA Step 10, at a salary of $63,948.00.  Ms. DeColli is replacing Teresa White. (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 June 2018 Source4Teachers Substitute list. (attachment)

 

i. Other

 

2. Employee Transfer/Appointments

 

a. 2018-2019 Staff Transfers

Recommend Board approval of the following staff transfers for the 2018-2019 school year effective September 1, 2018.

 

 

3. Assignments

 

a. Art Teacher-GHS

Recommend Board approval to increase the GHS Art Teacher, Caitlin Clements, from a two-thirds part-time teacher to a full-time teacher, with benefits, Step 4 at a salary of $56,373.00 for the 2018-2019 school year effective September 1, 2018. (attachment)

 

b. Substitute Nurse Caller

Recommend Board ratify Marian Dunn as Substitute Nurse Caller for the 2017-2018 school year at a stipend amount of $350.00 and reappoint Ms. Dunn as Substitute Nurse Caller for the 2018 school year at a stipend amount of $350.00. (attachment)

 

c. Interim Principal-GIS

Recommend Board approval of Danielle Sneathen to serve as Interim Principal at the Glassboro Intermediate School effective July 1, 2018 with a prorated annual stipend of $15,000.00.

4. Contracts

5. Miscellaneous

6. Legal

 

C. Job Descriptions

 

D. Public Relations

 

1. Community Affairs Secretary Report – May 2018 (attachment)

 

E. Miscellaneous

 

1. 2018-2019 Foremen

Recommend Board approval of the following staff members as Foremen for the 2018-2019 school year to be paid $2,150.00 (50% to be paid in December; the remaining 50% in June) effective July 1, 2018. (attachment)

 

 

 

2. 2017-2018 Spring Coaching Positions

Recommend Board ratify the following spring athletic positions effective March 1, 2018. (attachment)

 

 

3. 2018 Summer Employment-GIS

a. Recommend Board approval for David Davenport to be paid ten (10) days at per diem rate.  Mr. Davenport will assist with finalization of the master schedule, PARCC analysis, new registrants/student placement, planning and articulation. (attachment)

 

b. Recommend the following School Leadership Team staff members be paid for 6 hours each at the current Miscellaneous Pay Rate of $37.00 per hour.  The School Leadership Team will assist with data desegregation, School Improvement Plan, school requirements, updates, professional development direction, and SIG progress and scheduling. This is funded through the SIG Grant. (attachment)

 

David Davenport

Matthew Schwarz

Suzanne Carson

Carol Ceglia

Denise Barr

Andrew Kerns-Pancoast

Diane Villec

 

 

4. 2018 Summer Employment-Rodgers

Recommend Board approval of the following staff members to be paid for summer hours in preparation for the opening of the 2018-2019 school year. (attachments)

 

a. Carrie Owens to be paid up to 24 hours at the current Miscellaneous Pay Rate of $37.00 per hour for testing new incoming Kindergarten students for class placement for the 2018-2019 school year.

 

b. The PDS Committee members to meet over the summer, up to 6 hours each at the current Miscellaneous Pay Rate of $37.00 per hour, to plan and create the Professional Development School Action Plan.  The PDS Committee members are Carrie Owens, Lori Kaszupski and Amanda Fordyce.

 

c. Nancy Fiebig to be paid up to 30 hours at per diem rate to check medical records and notify parents of needed additional documents to complete student registration for the 2018-2019 school year.

 

5. Pre-K/Kindergarten Orientation

Recommend Board approval of the following staff members for the Pre-K/Kindergarten Orientation to be held on August 22, 2018 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm to be paid at per diem rate. (attachment)

 

 

6. GHS Department Chairpersons

Recommend Board approval of the following individuals as GHS Department Chairpersons for the 2018-2019 school year. (attachment)

 

Christopher Wood, English/Social Studies

17 teachers (2 part-time)

Current rate of pay $1,515.00 +(17 x $46) $782.00 = $2,297.00

 

Janice Rynkiewicz, Math/Science

18 teachers

Current rate of pay $1,515.00 + (18 x $46) $828.00 = $2,343.00

 

7. Course Reimbursement

Recommend Board approval for tuition reimbursement for the following staff members for courses taken during the Spring 2018 semester.  All required documentation has been submitted. (attachment)

 

*Pending receipt of official transcripts

 

8. GIS Administrative Detention/Saturday School/3-7 School

Recommend Board ratify the following individuals as Intermediate School Administrative Detention, Saturday School and 3 To 7 Supervisors for the 2018-2019 school year effective September 1, 2018.  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

 

 

9. Change of Degree and/or Salary Status

Recommend Board ratify a change of degree and/or salary status, according to GPSA, Article XVI, for advancement from “Masters+45” to “Doctorate” shall result in an increment of $925.00 for Robert Preston effective June 1, 2018. (attachment)