October 17, 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

 

September 26, 2018 Executive Minutes (attachment)

September 26, 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

 

a. Recognition of Orton Gillingham Students/Teachers, Danielle Sochor

b. Technology Annual Report, George Weeks (attachment)

c. 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:              October 17, 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:                October 17, 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. Rowan University Teacher Diversity Project Grant Proposal (attachment)

 

b. GEF Grant Submissions

Recommend Board ratify submission of the following Glassboro Education Foundation Grants for the 2018-2019 school year. (attachment)

 

1) “Let Girls Be Girls/Re-Establish Project-2018” / Thomas E. Bowe School / Mary Aruffo / $938.56.

 

2) “Technology Mapping Curriculum” / J. Harvey Rodgers School / Amy Ceroli / $2,090.00.

 

c. GEF Grant Awards

Recommend Board approval for the acceptance of the Glassboro Education Foundation Grant award for the 2018-2019 school year. (attachment)

 

1) “The Write Stuff” Published Book Project / Thomas E. Bowe School / Heather Rittman & Cynthia Wiggins / $304.97.

 

2) “Make Einsteins with Albert” / Glassboro High School / Christopher Wood / $1,200.00.

 

d. KaBOOM Grant

Recommend Board approval for submission of the KaBOOM Grant on behalf of J. Harvey Rodgers PTO.  This grant is for a playground suitable for children ages 3-5 years old. (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. Fairleigh Dickinson University-QUEST II Art

Recommend Board approval for Fairleigh Dickinson University student, Khali Lee, to do QUEST Field Experience II in Art with Christine Abrams at Glassboro High School between January 2, 2019 and January 18, 2019 for a total of five days. (attachment)

 

b. Wilmington University-School Counseling Clinical Practicum

Recommend Board approval for Wilmington University graduate student, LaVerne Sease-Batie, for School Counseling Clinical Practicum with Marybeth Ragozzino at Glassboro High School from January 2, 2019 to May 31, 2019. (attachment)

 

c. LaSalle University-Observation

Recommend Board approval for LaSalle University student, Briana Adamson, to observe Corey Grisi for 15 hours at J. Harvey Rodgers School at an agreed upon time between the two from October 18, 2018 to June 1, 2019. (attachment)

 

2. Enrollment/ADA (attachment)

 

C. Testing

 

1. District Test Coordinator

Recommend Board ratify Brandi Sheridan as District Test Coordinator for the 2018-2019 school year effective September 1, 2018 at the stipend amount of $5,000.00. (attachment)

 

2. PARCC Coordinators

Recommend Board approval of the following staff members to receive a stipend as PARCC Coordinators for the 2018-2019 school year. (attachment)

 

 

D. Special Education/Other Student Issues

 

1. Special Education Annual Report, Danielle Sochor (attachment)

 

2. Resolution Agreement

Recommend Board ratify the attached Resolution Agreement for Case No. 02-18-1258 effective September 26, 2018. (attachment)

 

3. CLCCP at Rowan University

Recommend Board approval for Student ID #18-41258 to utilize the Board Approved College Level Course Credit Program at Rowan University.  The student will be taking Digital Media & Techniques in the spring semester 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)

 

4. OOD Placement-Student ID #19-C

Recommend Board ratify placement of Student ID #19-C at Aura Elementary School in Elk Township based on McKinney-Vento status effective September 6, 2018.  Cost to the district is $15,756.00. (attachment)

 

5. OOD Placement-Student ID #19-D

Recommend Board ratify placement of Student ID #19-D at Aura Elementary School in Elk Township based on McKinney-Vento status effective September 6, 2018.  Cost to the district is $15,756.00. (attachment)

 

E. Athletics

 

1. TCC Proposed Membership Dues/Ticket Prices

Recommend Board approval of the 2019-2020 Tri-County Conference proposed membership dues in the amount of $1,475.00 and proposed ticket prices for TCC and West Jersey Football League athletic events.There is no change in ticket price amounts from 2018-2019. (attachment)

 

TCC ticket prices are:

$3.00 - Adults

$2.00 - Students with identification

             Free - Senior Citizens/Military Personnel with identification

 

West Jersey Football League

$4.00 - Adults

$2.00 - Students with identification

 

                        2. TCC Membership

Recommend Board approval of the following schools to join the Tri-County Conference in the fall of 2020. (attachment)

 

Timber Creek High School

Overbrook High School

 

3. Baseball Team Trip-Norfolk, VA

Recommend Board approval for the District Baseball Team to play in the Norfolk, Virginia Beach Area Baseball Showcase Tournament during spring break from April 22, 2019 to April 25, 2019.  The trip will be funded by the baseball booster club and students if necessary.  Coaches Dan Brown, Mark Bridges, and Eugene Reid will accompany the team to the tournament. (attachment)

 

F. Miscellaneous

 

1. Nonpublic Services Agreement for Chapters 192/193

Recommend Board approval of the Nonpublic Services Agreement for Chapters 192/193 between Gloucester County Special Services School District and the Glassboro Board of Education for the 2018-2019 school year. (attachment)

 

2. 2018-2019 Non-Public Security Aid Purchasing Agreement

Recommend Board approval of the 2018-2019 Non-Public Security Aid Purchasing Agreement.  All purchases will be paid by Glassboro Public Schools and received by Ambassador Christian Academy. (attachment)

 

3. Para-Plus Translations, Inc. Contract

Recommend Board ratify the contract with Para-Plus Translations, Inc. to provide interpretation services for Child Study Team meetings and during the evaluation process, as necessary, effective October 1, 2018.  Cost to the district is as follows. (attachment)

 

Spanish: $68.50 per hour

All Other Languages: $89.50 to $99.50 per hour

American Sign Language: $105.00 per hour

 

4. HIB Self-Assessment

Recommend Board approval of the Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying School Self-Assessment for determining grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of rights from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. (attachment)

 

5. Rowan Robotics Club-GIS

Recommend Board approval for a Rowan University Robotics Club member to volunteer to run a 1 hour, 8 week Robotic Club for students at Glassboro Intermediate School on Thursdays with Shannon Batten as a staff supervisor.  This is a one-time program.  There is no cost to the district. (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. Rutgers Research Study (attachment)

6. Rowan Study-Bowe School (attachment)

7. 2018-2019 PDS Generic MOU-Rowan University (attachment)

8. Policy/Regulation 2430, Policy 2431 (handout attachments)

 

A. Building Issues

1. Rodgers School

2. Bullock School

3. Bowe School

4. Intermediate School

5. High School

a. GHS Track Use-Rowan Request (attachment)

 

6. Beach Administration Building

7. Technology

 

B. Awards/Donations

 

C. Transportation

 

1. Bus Stop Analysis (attachment)

 

2. Marching Band Bus (attachment)

 

D. Budget Recommendations/Grants

 

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

a. Warrant Account Bill List October 2018 (attachment)

b. Capital Projects Bill List October 2018 (attachment)

c. Handwritten Check List September 1-30, 2018 (attachment)

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

e. Revenue Report September 2018 (attachment)

f. Treasurer’s Report September 2018 (attachment)

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

 

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

 

E. Resolutions/Contracted Services

 

1. Policies/Regulations

Recommend Board approval of the second reading and adoption of the following policies/ regulations:

 

 

2. Comprehensive Maintenance Plan

Recommend Board approval of the attached Resolution approving the District Comprehensive Maintenance Plan. (attachment)

 

3. Copier Lease Agreement

Recommend Board approval of a 60-month cost per copy lease agreement with Cannon Financial Services for the lease of 55 multi-function devices and 2 scanners.  Monthly lease payments will be $5,995.88 for the life of the lease.  Costs per copy will be $.0047 per black and white image and $.045 per color image.  Based on 2017-2018 usage figures, this new lease would produce $13,892.24 in yearly savings. (attachment)

 

4. Obsolete/Damaged Equipment Disposal-GIS

Recommend Board approval for the disposal of the attached list of obsolete/damaged equipment at Glassboro Intermediate School. (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 Kerry Hars effective October 30, 2018. (attachment)

 

b. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Marcy Concannon effective January 31, 2019. (attachment)

 

c. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Bernice Alibrando effective November 12, 2018. (attachment)

 

2. Revocation of Tenure

3. Dismissal/Suspension

4. Leaves of Absence

 

 

5. Retirement

6. Reduction in Force

7. Increment Withholding

 

B. New Employees/Transfers/Assignments/Contracts

 

1. New Employees

a. Teachers/Nurses/Secretaries/Aides

b. Administration

c. Bus Drivers/Bus Aides

d. Substitute Bus Drivers and Aides

e. Custodians/Housekeeper

f. Substitute Custodians/Grounds

g. Athletics

 

1. Assistant Girls Basketball Coach-Rescinding Contract

Recommend Board approval to rescind the contract of Jeffrey Lake as Assistant Girls Basketball Coach for the 2018-2019 school year due to relocation out of state. (attachment)

 

2. Volunteer Mens Basketball Coach

Recommend Board approval of Rocco Aliberti as a Volunteer Mens Basketball Coach for the 2018-2019 school year. (attachment)

 

3. Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach

Recommend Board approval of Cameron Youngblood as a Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach for the 2018-2019 school year. (attachment)

 

4. Volunteer Basketball Coach

Recommend Board approval of MollyAnne Stevenson as a Volunteer Basketball Coach for all district basketball teams for the 2018-2019 school year. (attachment)

 

5. Athletic Coaches

Recommend Board approval of the following athletic positions for the 2018-2019 school year. (attachment)

 

 

h. Source4Teachers Substitutes

Recommend Board approval of the October 2018 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 – September 2018 (attachment)

 

E. Miscellaneous

 

1. Separation Agreement & General Release

Recommend Board ratify the attached Separation Agreement & General Release for Employee #4847 effective April 25, 2018. (attachment)

 

2. All South Jersey, All State & Honors Band/Orchestra & Choir Auditions

Recommend Board approval for payment to the following staff members for accompanying students to the All South Jersey, All State, Honors Band/Orchestra and Choir auditions for the 2018-2019 school year at the contracted hourly rate of $32.00 per hour. (attachment)

 

Hester Hasheian

Arthur Myers

Elisa Contrevo

Katharine Baer

 

3. 2018-2019 Superintendent’s Performance Goals

Recommend Board approval of the Superintendent’s Goals for the 2018-2019 school year. (attachment)

 

4. Course Reimbursement

Recommend Board approval for tuition reimbursement to the following staff members for courses taken during the Summer 2018 semester.  Required documentation has been submitted. (attachment)

 

 

5. Study Group Advisors

Recommend Board ratify the following staff members as study group supervisors and substitute study group supervisors for the 2018-2019 school year at the rate of $37.00 per hour effective September 10, 2018.  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)

 

Marybeth Ragozzino

Melody Coates-Olaye

Maureen Morrison (Substitute)

Andrea Serra (Substitute)

Paul Cynewski (Substitute)

Tara Zaccardi (Substitute)

Caterina Dawson (Substitute)

 

6. Co-Curricular Advisors – GIS

Recommend Board approval of the following Co-Curricular Advisors for the 2018-2019 school. (attachment)

 

 

7. SAT Prep Course-Instructors

Recommend Board ratify an SAT Prep Course, once in the fall and once in the spring, with six sessions each, 3 hours a night, 2 evenings a week.  Nicholas Tarasevich 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 of $37.00 per hour. (attachment)

 

8. Substitute Principal Stipend

Recommend Board ratify the stipend amount for Susan Kornicki as Substitute Principal for the 2018-2019 school year in the amount of $1,500.00. (attachment)

 

9. Co-Curricular Advisors-GHS

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