July 25, 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. Approval of Minutes

 

June 13, 2018 Executive Minutes (attachments-3)

June 13, 2018 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

 

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:              July 25, 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:                July 25, 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

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. (attachment)

 

 

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

Recommend Board approval of the following Rowan University students for Clinical Practice Placement for the 2018-2019 school year. (attachment)

 

September 6, 2018 to December 21, 2018 and

January 22, 2019 to May 10, 2019

 

b. Rowan-MST Placement

Recommend Board approval of the following Rowan University student for MST Placement for the 2018-2019 school year. (attachment)

 

September 6, 2018 to December 12, 2018 and

January 22, 2019 to May 10, 2019

 

2. Enrollment/ADA (attachment)

 

C. Testing

 

1. 2018-2019 PSAT

Recommend Board approval for the administration of the PSAT to the entire Sophomore and Junior classes sponsored by the school district as part of the College & Career Readiness plan.  The PSAT would be administered on a Wednesday during school hours rather than on a Saturday.  Payment for the test is $16.00 per student.  Cost to the district is $4,640.00.  This is included in the budget. (attachment)

 

D. Special Education/Other Student Issues

 

1. In-Home Therapy-Student ID #07-21

Recommend Board approval to contract with Jennifer Moustakas to provide in-home speech therapy/augmentative communication and relationship based therapy to Student ID #07-21, one day per week, up to two hours, from September 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 and to ratify services for the 2018 Extended School Year, four times per week for five hours from July 9, 2018 to August 9, 2018. (attachment)

 

2. Sign Language Interpreter Services

Recommend Board approval to contract with Gloucester County Special Services School District to provide Educational Interpreter Services for the parents of two district general education students up to 30 hours per family at a cost of $65.00 per hour. (attachment)

 

3. Educational Consolation Services-Student ID #15-28

Recommend Board approval to contract with Gloucester County Special Services School District to provide Educational Consolation Services (Behavior) for Student ID #15-28, one hour per month up to 10 hours at the rate of $113.00 per hour effective September 4, 2018 to June 30, 2019.  Total cost to the district is $1,130.00. (attachment)

 

4. Educational Consolation Services-Student ID #16-16

Recommend Board approval to contract with Gloucester County Special Services School District to provide Educational Consolation Services (Behavior) for Student ID #16-16, one hour per month up to 10 hours at the rate of $113.00 per hour effective September 4, 2018 to June 30, 2019.  Total cost to the district is $1,130.00. (attachment)

 

5. Educational Consolation Services-Student ID #06-16

Recommend Board ratify contracting with Gloucester County Special Services School District to provide Educational Consolation Services (Behavior) for Student ID #06-16, one hour per week up to 42 hours at the rate of $113.00 per hour effective July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.  Total cost to the district is $4,746.00. (attachment)

 

6. OOD Placement-Student ID #19-1

Recommend Board ratify placement of Student ID #19-1 at the 2018 Circle of Friends Summer Program at Bankbridge Regional School for five weeks effective July 1, 2018.  Total cost to the district is $1,400.00. (attachment)

 

7. Board Certified Assistant Behavioral Analyst

Recommend Board approval of Andrea Foglietta as a Board Certified Assistant Behavioral Analyst to service MD students at the Rodgers and Bullock School at the stipend rate of $5,000.00 from September 2018 to January 2019. Funding is provided through district funds and was budgeted for the 2018-2019 school year. The district currently has four MD programs at the elementary level and this will allow Ms. Foglietta to service our programs as a consultant. She will provide applied behavior analysis therapy to individuals and is trained to provide and supervise behavior analysis. Her scope of work will include the following listed below. (attachment)

 

 

E. Athletics

 

1. Fall Athletic Schedules (attachment)

 

2. Girls Tennis-Practice/Match Facility

Recommend Board approval to use Atkinson Park tennis courts for practices and matches during the girl’s tennis season for the 2018-2019 school year.  Cost to the district will be for transportation to and from the courts. (attachment)

 

F. Miscellaneous

 

1. 2018-2019 Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) Parent Involvement

Recommend Board approval for payment to five (5) staff members to participate in the ESL evening programs for the 2018-2019 school year, up to 9 hours each, at the rate of $37.00 per hour.  Funding is through ESSA, Title III. (attachment)

 

2. 2018-2019 Family Math/Literacy Evenings

Recommend Board approval for payment to staff members to participate in the Family Literacy/Math evening programs for the 2018-2019 school year.  Staff members are paid by ESSA  Funds at the rate of $37.00 per hour.  Dates will be provided at a later date. (attachment)

 

a. Rodgers: Math/Literacy Night program for six (6) staff members for 1 session

 

 

b. Bullock: Math/Literacy Night program for eight (8) staff members for 1 session

 

 

c. Bowe: Math/Literacy Night program for six (6) staff members for 1 session

 

 

d. GIS: Math/Literacy Night program for six (6) staff members for 1 session

 

 

3. 2018-2019 Extended School Day Program-GIS

Recommend Board approval for payment to four (4) staff members to participate in the Extended School Day Program at Glassboro Intermediate School from October 2018 to May 2019.  Funding is provided through ESSA funds at a rate of $37.00 per hour. (attachment)

 

 

4. 2018-2019 ScIP Team

Recommend Board approval of the following 2018-2019 ScIP Team.  Based on provisions of the TEACHNJ Act and AchieveNJ, every school must establish a School Improvement Panel (ScIP) whose role is to ensure and support the implementation of the district’s evaluation, professional development, and mentoring policies at the school level. (attachment)

 

 

5. 2018-2019 HIB Committee Members

Recommend Board approval of the following individuals as Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Committee Members for the 2018-2019 school year. (attachment)

 

 

6. PowerSchool Summer Training

Recommend Board ratify Janice Rynkiewicz for compensation of $37.00 per hour for a Summer Train-The-Trainer session for the PowerSchool Unified Classroom and Insights Analytics Program.  This is a 3-hour training hosted by PowerSchool to prepare staff to mentor their building staff in the use of the program.  (attachment)

 

G. Informational

 

1. HIB Report (attachment)

2. Suspensions (attachment)

3. Board Reports

a. Rodgers (attachment)

b. Bullock (attachment)

c. Bowe (attachment)

d. GIS (none at this time)

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 (attachment)

4. Chief Academic Officer Report (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. Joint Transportation Agreement-Delsea

Recommend Board approval of the Joint Transportation Agreement with Delsea Regional High School (as Host) and Glassboro Public Schools (as Joiner) for transportation for two students to be transported to Durand School in the amount of $6,612.00 for the term of the agreement from July 1, 2018 to August 30, 2018. (attachment)

 

D. Budget Recommendations/Grants

 

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

a. Warrant Account Bill List July 2018 (none at this time)

b. Capital Projects Bill List July 2018 (none at this time)

c. Handwritten Check List June 1-30, 2018 (none at this time)

d. Board Secretary’s Report June 2018 (none at this time)

e. Revenue Report June 2018 (attachment)

f. Treasurer’s Report June 2018 (none at this time)

g. Food Service Profit & Loss May 2018 (attachment)

h. Food Service Profit & Loss June 2018 (attachment)

 

2. Transfer Authorization

a. Recommend Board approval of the authorized transfers for June 2018. (none at this time)

 

E. Resolutions/Contracted Services

 

1. Policies/Regulations

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

 

 

2. Resolution-Weiner Law Group

Recommend Board approval of the attached Resolution substituting the Schwartz Edelstein Law Group name as negotiations/labor counsel to the Weiner Law Group.  Commencing on or about July 2, 2018, Paul C. Kalac, Esq. and other partners of the Schwartz Edelstein Law Group will no longer practice with the Schwartz Edelstein Law Group and will instead practice with the Weiner Law Group.  All other aspects of the Resolution will remain in full force and effect, and the Weiner Law Group will submit the required disclosure forms. (attachment)

 

3. Resolution-New Jersey Schools Insurance Group-ERIC South

Recommend Board approval of the attached Resolution to remain a member of the New Jersey Schools Insurance Group-ERIC South and maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage for the 2018-2019 school year. (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. Resignations/Retirements/Leaves of Absence/Rescind Action

1. Resignations

 

a. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Walleska Handal effective August 20, 2018. (attachment)

 

b. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Josephine Dolente effective August 27, 2018. (attachment)

 

c.  Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Jeneen Sperratore-Callahan effective August 23, 2018. (attachment)

 

2. Revocation of Tenure

3. Dismissal/Suspension

4. Leaves of Absence

 

a. Melanie Storey has requested a Leave of Absence extension with an anticipated return date from September 1, 2018 to January 2, 2019.

 

5. Retirement

6. Reduction in Force

7. Increment Withholding

8. Rescind Action

 

a. Recommend Board rescind the Resolution to Withhold Increment for Employee #4028 for the 2018-2019 school year and approve the Step/Salary increase in the amount of $89,073.00.

 

b. Recommend Board ratify rescinding approval of Hope Kloczko as Kindergarten Teacher at J. Harvey Rodgers School effective June 21, 2018.

 

c. Recommend Board ratify rescinding approval of Taylor Renzi as Associate 1:1 Aide at J. Harvey Rodgers School effective July 6, 2018.

 

B. New Employees/Transfers/Assignments/Contracts

 

1. New Employees

a. Teachers/Nurses/Secretaries/Aides

 

1. Cafeteria Aide-Bullock

Recommend Board approval of Laura Clarke, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as General/ Credential Aide in the position of Cafeteria Aide at Dorothy L. Bullock School, 2 hours per day, at a salary rate of $14.52 per hour, effective September 1, 2018.  Ms. Clarke is replacing Heather Polillo. (attachment)

 

2. Special Education/Math Teacher-GHS

Recommend Board approval of Samantha Shoemaker, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Special Education/Math Teacher at Glassboro High School for the 2018-2019 school year, MA+30, Step 1, at a salary of $57,273.00.  Ms. Shoemaker is replacing Stephanie Rulon. (attachment)

 

3. ABA Aide-Rodgers

Recommend Board approval of Erin DeVuono, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Associate Aide in the position of ABA Aide at J. Harvey Rodgers School, 5.75 hours per day, at a salary rate of $15.19 per hour, effective September 1, 2018.  Ms. DeVuono is replacing Loraine Molano. (attachment)

 

b. Administration

c. Bus Drivers/Bus Aides

d. Substitute Bus Drivers and Aides

e. Custodians/Housekeeper

f. Substitute Custodians/Grounds

g. Athletics

 

1) Assistant Football Coach

Recommend Board approval of Herbert Neilio as Assistant Varsity Football Coach for the 2018-2019 school year effective August 1, 2018, Step 4, at a salary of $5,787.00. (attachment)

 

2) Assistant Football Coach

Recommend Board approval of James Screven as Assistant Football Coach for the 2018-2019 school year effective August 1, 2018, Step 1, at a salary of $3,762.00. (attachment)

 

3) Volunteer-Men’s Soccer Coach

Recommend Board approval of Isaiah DuPree as a Volunteer Men’s Soccer Coach for the 2018-2019 school year. (attachment)

 

4) Head Coach-Indoor Track & Field

Recommend Board approval of Jamie Cleary as Indoor Track & Field Head Coach for the 2018-2019 school year effective November 1, 2018, Step 1, at a salary of $2,604.00. (attachment)

 

5) Volunteer-Assistant Football Coach

Recommend Board approval of Andrew Bekefi as a Volunteer Assistant Football Coach for the 2018-2019 school year. (attachment)

 

h. Source4Teachers Substitutes

Recommend Board approval of the July 2018 Source4Teachers Substitute list. (attachment)

 

i. Other

 

2. Employee Transfer/Appointments

 

a. Transfer

Recommend Board approval for the transfer of Cathy McDonald as Secretary-12Mo from J. Harvey Rodgers School to Glassboro Intermediate School for the 2018-2019 school year effective July 26, 2018.  Ms. McDonald will rotate between Rodgers and GIS pending the outcome of adjusted state aid funding and hiring of new Principals. Salary will remain the same. Ms. McDonald is replacing Sharon Mucerino. (attachment)

 

3. Assignments

 

a. Acting Principal-Rodgers

Recommend Board ratify Danielle Sochor to serve as Acting Principal at J. Harvey Rodgers School effective July 1, 2018 until the vacant position is filled with a prorated annual stipend of $15,000.00.

b. Supervisor-Special Education

Recommend Board approval for a stipend in the amount of $15,000.00 for Christine Williams to compensate for sole supervision of the Child Study Team effective July 26, 2018 until the vacant Principal position is filled at J. Harvey Rodgers School and Ms. Sochor returns as Director.

4. Contracts

5. Miscellaneous

 

a. Substitute Nurses

Recommend Board approval for the reappointment of the following individuals as Substitute Nurses for the 2018-2019 school year at the Miscellaneous Pay Rate of $175.00 per day. (attachment)

 

 

6. Legal

 

C. Job Descriptions

 

D. Public Relations

 

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

 

E. Miscellaneous

 

1. 2018-2019 Event Staff

Recommend Board approval of the attached list of individuals to work home athletic events as chain crew, ticket sellers, ticket takers, security, site managers, clock/timers, field markers (track), videotaping, scoreboard operator and announcing, effective September 1, 2018. (attachment)

 

Staff are paid as follows:

 

 

2. Seeds To Success Youth Farm Stand

Recommend Board ratify the following eight students to receive one hour of training and work 5 weeks, 4 hours per day, 3 days per week at the rate of $8.60 per hour at the farm stand.  This is included in the district budget.

 

 

3. Alternative Evening High School

Recommend Board approval of the following Alternative Evening High School staff for the 2018-2019 school year at the current Miscellaneous Pay Rates in addition to 20 APEX Computer Program site licenses at $195.00 per license. (attachment)

 

Teachers: A combination of teacher hours will not exceed more than 64 hours per week.

 

Principal: 4.5 hours/night – 18 hours/week

 

Substitute Principals: As needed

 

Counselor: 4 hours/week

 

Health/Physical Education Teacher: 4 hours/week

 

4. 2018-2019 Co-Curricular Advisors-Bowe

Recommend Board approval of the following Thomas E. Bowe School Co-Curricular Advisors for the 2018-2019 school year. (attachment)

 

 

5. 2018-2019 Summer Fitness Club Advisor-GHS

Recommend Board ratify Timothy Hagerty as Summer Fitness Club Advisor effective June 18, 2018 at the stipend amount of $539.00. (attachment)

 

6. 2018 Summer Employment-GIS

Recommend Board approval for Karen Hopper, 10 Month Secretary at GIS, to be paid at an hourly salary rate for up to ten days during the summer effective August 1, 2018. (attachment)

 

7. Additional Duties-Bowe

Recommend Board approval of the entire Teaching Staff at Thomas E. Bowe School for the following additional duties on a rotating basis during the 2018-2019 school year effective September 1, 2018. (attachment)

 

a. AM Bus Duty

Recommend Board approval for one individual per day for AM Bus Duty supervision of students from 8:28 am to 8:43 am at the Miscellaneous Pay Rate, currently $37.00 per hour.

 

b. Detention/Saturday School

Recommend Board approval for one individual to facilitate After-School Detention one hour per day, two days per week, along with Saturday School two hours per month at the Miscellaneous Pay Rate, currently $37.00 per hour.

 

8. Loss of Prep-GHS

Recommend Board approval for the following staff members to be compensated for Loss of Prep during Semesters 1 & 2 of the 2018-2019 school year, $49.00 per day, 5 days per week, 80 minutes per day.  This will allow compliance with student IEP’s for six (6) in-class support sections to be covered by various special education teachers.  Total cost to the district is $26,460.00. (attachment)