November 14, 2018 Lead Report

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

 

October 17, 2018 Executive Minutes (attachment)

October 17, 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

 

a. NJSBA Board of Directors Take-Away Points, November 2, 2018 (attachment)

b. NJSBA Executive Directors Report-Workshop 2018 Presentation (attachment)

c. NJSBA Board of Directors Meeting Handouts, November 2, 2018 (attachment)

d. Camden/Gloucester County SBA Meeting / November 29, 2018 (attachment)

 

8. Report of the Superintendent of Schools

 

a. Recognition of J. Harvey Rodgers Students of the Month, Danielle Sochor

b. Transportation Annual Report, Rebecca Giordano (attachment)

 

9. Board Committee Reports & Action Items

 

10. Old Business

 

11. New Business

 

a. Boys & Girls Club Thanksgiving Family Dinner (attachment)

 

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:              November 14, 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:                November 14, 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. NJDOE – Title I Grants (attachment)

 

b. GEF Grant Award

Recommend Board approval for the acceptance of the Glassboro Education Foundation Grant award 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. Title I Staff

3. Assessments

4. Curriculum

 

a. Technology Curriculum Committee

Recommend board ratify Nicole Locantora as District Technology Curriculum committee Member for the 2018-2019 school year.  Ms. Locantora is replacing Dionne Young due to resignation. (attachment)

 

5. Professional Development/Workshops

Recommend Board approval of the attached professional development/ workshops. (attachment)

 

B. Field Experiences/Enrollment

 

1. Field Experience

 

a. Rowan-Counseling Practicum

Recommend Board approval of the following Rowan students for Counseling Practicum Experience from January 22, 2019 to May 10, 2019. The students are required to spend 70 clock hours in an educational setting. (attachment)

 

 

b. Rowan-Clinical Practice

Recommend Board approval of the following Rowan students for Clinical Practice placement. (attachment)

 

Jan 22, 2019 to May 10, 2019 and Sept 5, 2019 to May 10, 2019

 

Jan 23, 2019 to Mar 4, 2019 and Oct 28, 2019 to Dec 18, 2019

 

Jan 22, 2019 to May 10, 2019 and Sept 5, 2019 to Dec 18, 2019

 

2. Enrollment/ADA (attachment)

 

C. Testing

 

D. Special Education/Other Student Issues

 

1. OOD Placement-Student ID #18-F

Recommend Board ratify placement of Student ID #18-F at Centre City School in Mantua Township for the 2018-2019 school year effective July 2, 2018.  The placement is based on McKinney-Vento status.  Cost to the district is $23,000.00 for tuition and $4,500.00 for Extended School Year, totaling $27,500.00. (attachment)

 

2. CLCCP at Rowan University

Recommend Board amend the course request for Student ID #18-41258 to utilize the Board Approved College Level Course Credit Program at Rowan University from Digital Media & Techniques to Color & Design 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)

 

E. Athletics

 

F. Miscellaneous

 

1. 2018-2019 Extended School Day Program-GIS

Recommend Board rescind the approval of Danielle Fiscella and amend to approve Jennifer Budmen to participate in the Extended School Day Program as Math Teacher at Glassboro Intermediate School from October 2018 to May 2019, 1.5 hours per day Monday/Wednesday, up to 50 days at the rate of $37.00 per hour.  Funding is provided through ESSA funds. (attachment)

 

2. GCSSSD Contracts

Recommend Board ratify the following Agreements with Gloucester County Special Services School District for the 2018-2019 school year. (attachment)

 

a. Agreement to Provide Additional Remedial Services for Nonpublic I.D.E.A Students

 

b. Agreement to Provide Chapter 226 Nonpublic Nursing Services

 

3. MOA-Gloucester County Title III Consortium

Recommend Board approval of the 2018-2019 Memorandum of Agreement for the Gloucester County Title III Consortium. (attachment)

 

4. Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Aide

Recommend Board approval of the Job Description for Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Aide. (attachment)

 

5. Extended School Day/Tutoring Program-Bowe

Recommend Board approval for payment to six (6) teachers, to be determined, to participate in the Extended School Day/Tutoring Program at Thomas E. Bowe School, 2 days per week, 1 hour per day effective December 1, 2018 to June 14, 2019.  Funding is provided through ESEA-ESSA funds at the hourly rate of $37.00 per hour. (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. 2018-2019 PDS Glassboro Revised MOU - PC edits (attachment)

6. Embargoed 2017-2018 ESSA Results-November 2018 (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. Donation-Basketball Practice Uniforms

Recommend Board approval to accept the donation of 20 boy’s reversible basketball practice uniforms from Antoine Sabb, valued at $1,000.00, at no cost to the Board of Education. (attachment)

 

C. Transportation

1. Bus Evacuation Drill-Fall 2018 (attachment)

 

D. Budget Recommendations/Grants

 

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

a. Warrant Account Bill List November 2018 (attachment)

b. Capital Projects Bill List November 2018 (attachment)

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

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

e. Revenue Report October 2018 (attachment)

f. Treasurer’s Report October 2018 (attachment)

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

h. Food Service Profit & Loss October 2018 (none at this time)

 

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

 

3. SIG Grant

a. SIG-Positive Action Exploratory Curriculum

Recommend Board ratify payment up to 40 teachers and support staff to write curriculum for Positive Action Exploratory blocks to ensure implementation with fidelity from September 11, 2018 to August 31, 2019 at a rate of $37.00 per hour for a total of 200 hours and a total cost of $7,400.00.  Funding is provided through the SIG Grant. (attachment)

 

b. SIG Committee-School Hours

Recommend Board rescind the approval of LaVonyia Wilson-Mitchell as a SIG Committee-School Hours member for the 2018-2019 school year due to acceptance of Interim Principal and ratify David Davenport as a SIG Committee-School Hours member, 4.5 hours per month at the rate of $37.00 per hour for the 2018-2019 school year.  Funding is provided through the SIG Grant. (attachment)

 

E. Resolutions/Contracted Services

 

1. 2017-2018 ESSA Carryover Funds

Recommend Board approval of the 2017-2018 Carryover Funds in the amounts listed below. (attachment)

 

 

2. Environmental Services Contract-French & Parrello

Recommend Board approval of the contract with French & Parrello Associates to provide environmental services in connection with the soil remediation project at Glassboro Intermediate School.  Cost of the contract will not exceed $7,500.00.  Funds are appropriated in the current 2018-2019 budget. (attachment)

 

3. Carbon Monoxide Detectors Installation

Recommend Board approval for FVHD to prepare bid specifications and advertise for bids for the installation of hard-wired carbon monoxide detectors in all district facilities.  Referendum funds will be used to pay for this project.  Project estimate is $120,000.00 plus $23,400.00 in professional fees. (attachment)

 

4. STPCx Proposal

Recommend Board approval of the proposal from STPCx to provide retroactive commissioning of the building management system in each district facility.  Total cost of the proposal is $12,480.00.  Additional work may be billed at $135.00 per hour.  Referendum funds will be used for this project. (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 / Technology Committee Report (attachment)

2. Articles

3. Miscellaneous

a. Emergency State Aid Approval Letter (attachment)

b. Retroactive Commissioning of Automated Building Control System (attachment)

c. EdBacker/Living Tree

1. Proposal

2. Sample Report

d. Public/Private Partnership (P3) Legislation (attachment)

e. Parker McCay – NJEA Indemnification Agreement Info (attachment)

 

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

1. Resignations

 

a. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Lewis Rusko effective November 21, 2018. (attachment)

 

b. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Kristina Stump effective December 31, 2018. (attachment)

 

c. Recommend Board ratify the resignation of Laura Clarke effective November 6, 2018. (attachment)

 

d. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Rachel Emerson effective January 11, 2019. (attachment)

 

2. Revocation of Tenure

3. Dismissal/Suspension

4. Leaves of Absence

 

 

5. Retirement

6. Reduction in Force

7. Increment Withholding

8. Rescind Action

 

a. One-To-One Aide-Bullock

Recommend Board rescind the offer of employment to Amber Yacaji as 1:1 Aide at Dorothy L. Bullock School due to failure to comply with employment requirements.  Ms. Yacaji was to replace Ellen Geier due to retirement. (attachment)

 

b. Transfer-School Secretary

Recommend Board rescind the transfer of Cathy McDonald from J. Harvey Rodgers School to Glassboro Intermediate School effective July 26, 2018.  Ms. McDonald will remain at J. Harvey Rodgers School.

 

B. New Employees/Transfers/Assignments/Contracts

 

1. New Employees

a. Teachers/Nurses/Secretaries/Aides

 

1) One-To-One Aide-Bullock

a. Recommend Board approval of Stephanie Clowney, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as an Associate Aide at Dorothy L. Bullock 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.  Start date to be determined. This is a new position previously approved in budget. (attachment)

 

b. Recommend Board approval of Zaniya Mouzone, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as an Associate Aide at Dorothy L. Bullock 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.  Start date to be determined.  Ms. Mouzone is replacing Ellen Geier due to retirement.  (attachment)

 

2) ABA Aide-Rodgers

Recommend Board approval of Danielle Daniels, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as an Associate Aide at J. Harvey Rodgers School in the position of ABA 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.  Start date to be determined.  Ms. Daniels is replacing Kerry Hars due to resignation.  (attachment)

 

3) Kindergarten Teacher-Rodgers

Recommend Board approval of Rachel Morrison as Kindergarten Teacher at J. Harvey Rodgers School for the 2018-2019 school year, BA Step 1, at a salary of $48,873.00 effective November 15, 2018.  Ms. Morrison will be replacing Carrie Owens. She was offered this position at the end of the 2017-2018 school year, but due to budget cuts, the offer was rescinded until funding restored. (attachment)

 

4) One-To-One Aide-Bowe

Recommend Board approval of Lori Karnuk, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as a General/Credentialed Aide Thomas E. Bowe 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 $14.52 per hour.  Start date to be determined.  Ms. Karnuk is replacing Lewis Rusko due to resignation.  (attachment)

 

5) ESL Teacher-Bowe

Recommend Board approval of Christina Gennaoui, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as ESL Teacher at Thomas E. Bowe School for the 2018-2019 school year, BA Step 1, at an annual salary of $48,873.00.  Start date to be determined.  Ms. Gennaoui is replacing Ashley Miles due to resignation. (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 November 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 – October 2018 (attachment)

 

E. Miscellaneous

 

1. Co-Curricular Clubs-GHS

 

a. Spanish Club

Recommend Board ratify the name of the Foreign Exchange Club to Spanish Club and ratify Rachel Melecio as the Advisor for the 2018-2019 school year at a stipend amount of $1,348.00.  The Foreign Exchange Club is no longer active, and the district currently has an Italian Club ad French Club. (attachment)

 

b. Spring Musical

Recommend Board rescind Dana Teague and ratify Jennifer Grasso as Spring Musical Choreographer for the 2018-2019 school year at a stipend amount of $1,348.00.  Ms. Grasso’s name was omitted from the original submission. (attachment)

 

c. 2018-2019 First Year Volunteer Clubs

Recommend Board approval of the following First Year Volunteer Co-Curricular Clubs for the 2018-2019 school year.

                       

 

2. Co-Curricular Clubs-GIS

 

a. Second Year Co-Curricular Club

Recommend Board approval of the following 2017-2018 first year volunteer club as a stipend Co-Curricular Club for the 2018-2019 school year.  District administration has met with the GEA Representative with required paperwork to establish the appropriate tier. (attachment)

 

Green Team Club – Lisa Montana, Advisor - $1,136.00

 

3. Middle-School Head Boys Basketball Coach

Recommend Board approval of Monroe Willis as MS Head Boys Basketball Coach for the 2018-2019 school year, Step 4, at a stipend amount of $2,604.00. (attachment)

 

4. 2018-2019 Stage Crew Students

Recommend Board approval of the following students for payment as Stage Crew Members (sound & lighting for the GHS Auditorium) for the 2018-2019 school year at an hourly rate of $8.60.

 

 

            5. Loss of Prep-GHS

Recommend Board ratify Christina Duffey to be compensated for Loss of Prep during Semester 1 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.  Ms. Duffey’s name was omitted on the original request. (attachment)

 

6. Athletic Coaches

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

 

 

7. Volunteer Baseball Coach

Recommend Board approval of Nicholas Brown as Volunteer Baseball Coach for the 2018-2019 school year. (attachment)

 

8. Auditorium/Stage Crew Supervisor-Outside Organizations

Recommend Board approval of Richard Wisniewski as Auditorium/Stage Crew Supervisor for the 2018-2019 school year at the current rate of $37.00 per hour.  This is funded through auditorium rental fees. (attachment)

 

9. Parent Conference Interpreter-Bowe

Recommend Board approval of Aileen Matias-Castro to serve as interpreter for parent conferences at the Thomas E. Bowe School at the Miscellaneous Pay Rate of $37.00 per hour to be provided until an ESL teacher is hired. Meetings will be held after Mrs. Matias-Castro’s work day the Dorothy L. Bullock School. (attachment)

 

10. Vacancy List (attachment)

 

11. Key Communicator Meetings (attachment)