June 19, 2019 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

 

May 22, 2019 Executive Minutes (attachment)

May 22, 2019 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. Parent Concern (NJHS Induction Ceremony / Response (attachment)

 

8. Report of the Superintendent of Schools

 

a. Recognition of GHS Baseball 2019 Group I SJ Sectional Champions

 

b. Recognition of Ryan Toppi, Track & Field 2019 Group I Sectional Pole Vault Champion

 

c. Recognition of 2018-2019 Retirees, Dr. Mark Silverstein

 

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:              June 19, 2019

TIME:               7:00 PM

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 December 18, 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, NJ

 

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, NJ

 

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 19, 2019

Time:                6:00 PM

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 / IDEA Awards

1. Recommend Board approval for the submission of the Elementary & Secondary Education Act (ESEA) application for the 2019-2020 school year and acceptance of the award upon approval. (attachment)

 

 

2. Recommend Board approval for the submission of the Individuals With Disabilities Act (IDEA) application for the 2019-2020 school year and acceptance of the award upon approval. (attachment)

 

 

2. Title I Staff

3. Assessments

4. Curriculum

 

a. 2019-2020 Curriculum Development

Recommend Board approval to develop curriculum from July 1, 2019 to October 31, 2019 at the current Miscellaneous Pay Rate of $37.00 per hour. Funding is allocated every year to write over the summer. (attachment)

 

 

5. Professional Development/Workshops

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

 

b. 2019-2020 Professional Development Level Plans

Recommend Board approval to implement the Individual School Professional Development Level Plans for the 2019-2020 school year. (attachments)

 

 

B. Field Experiences/Enrollment

 

1. Field Experience

 

a. Rowan University-Clinical Practice

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

 

September 3, 2019 to December 10, 2019

January 21, 2020 to May 6, 2020

 

September 3, 2019 to October 25, 2019

March 16, 2020 to May 6, 2020

 

b. Rowan University-Practicum

Recommend Board approval for the following Rowan University students to do Practicum for Instruction & Assessment in the Inclusive Classroom on the following dates for a minimum of 42 hours. (attachment)

 

September 18, 25 – October 2, 9,16, 23, 2019

 

2. Enrollment/ADA

a. May 2019 (attachment)

b/ June 2019 (attachment)

 

C. Testing

 

1. 2019-2020 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 $17.00 per student.  Cost to the district is $4,930.00.  This is included in the budget. (attachment)

 

D. Special Education/Other Student Issues

 

1. Local District Special Education Public Report for 2017-2018 (attachment)

 

2. OOD Placement-Student ID #19-11

Recommend Board ratify placement of Student ID #19-11 at Circle of Friends for the Extended School Year Program effective July 1, 2019.  Cost to the district is $1,500.00. (attachment)

 

3. Virtua Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Services Contract

a. Recommend Board approval to contract with Virtua Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Services to provide physical therapy and occupational therapy services to district students that require this service as per their IEPs for the Extended School Year effective July 1,2019.  Cost to the district is 1 hour per week for 4 weeks at the rate of $78.00 per hour.

 

b. Recommend Board approval to contract with Virtua Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Services to provide physical therapy and occupational therapy services to district students that require this service as per their IEPs for the 2019-2020 school year, effective September 1, 2019. Cost to the district is as follows. (attachment)

 

5-10 Hours per week for Physical Therapy at the rate of $78.00 per hour

5-10 hours per week for Occupational Therapy at a rate of $78.00 per hour.

 

4. CLCCP at Rowan University

a. Recommend Board approval for Student ID #19-41535 to utilize the Board Approved College Level Course Credit Program at Rowan University.  The student will be taking Calculus II in the fall 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 $600.00 per course. (attachment)

 

b. Recommend Board approval for Student ID #19-47366 to utilize the Board Approved College Level Course Credit Program at Rowan University.  The student will be taking Calculus II in the spring 2019 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 $600.00 per course. (attachment)

 

5. Bayada Nursing Services Agreement

Recommend Board approval for Bayada to provide one-to-one nursing care for students for transportation to and from school during the school day on an as-needed basis effective July 1, 2019.  The nurse will ride the bus to and from school and, for one student, stay with the student throughout the day.  The cost is approximately $55.00 per hour for four hours per day for transportation only and $55.00 per hour for eight hours per day for transportation plus the school day. (attachment)

 

6. OOD Placement-Student ID #19-3

Recommend Board approval for placement of Student ID #19-3 at Archway Upper School for the 2019-2020 school year effective July 1, 2019.  Cost to the district is $8,175.30 for the Extended School Year Program and $43,281.00 for the regular school year, totaling $51,456.30. (attachment)

 

7. OOD Placement-Student ID #19-9

Recommend Board approval to rescind prior approval for placement of Student ID #19-9 at Hi-Step for the Extended School Year Program and approve placement at Rutgers Reading Program from June 21, 2019 to July 19, 2019.  Cost to the district is $370.58. (attachment)

 

8. OOD Placement-Student ID #19-8

Recommend Board approval for placement of Student ID #19-8 at Yale Cherry Hill effective July 1, 2019.  Cost to the district is $9,344.00 for the Extended School Year Program and $56,061.00 for the regular school year, totaling $65,405.00. (attachment)

 

9. OOD Placement-Student ID #15-28

Recommend Board approval for placement of Student ID #15-28 at Gloucester County Special Services Summer Social Skills Group effective July 1, 2019. Transportation will be provided by the parents. Cost to the district is $50.00. (attachment)

 

E. Athletics

 

F. Miscellaneous

 

1. 2019 Summer School Enrichment Program/Extended School Year Program

a. Recommend Board approval to hire the following individuals for the 2019 Summer School Enrichment Program and the 2019 Extended School Year Program from July 8, 2019 to August 1, 2019 at the current Miscellaneous Pay Rate. Funding provided through district funds. (attachment)

 

2019 Summer School Enrichment Program/ESY Program

 

2019 ESY Program

 

b. Recommend Board approval of Farron Purnell, Glassboro Intermediate School student, to serve as a volunteer at the Extended School Year Program at Dorothy L. Bullock School with Amy Witkoski, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm from July 8, 2019 to August 1, 2019. (attachment)

 

2. Field Trips

Recommend Board ratify and approve the following field trips for the 2018-2019 school year. (attachment)

 

 

3. 2019-2020 District Mentoring Plan & Mentoring Log

Recommend Board approval of the District Mentoring Plan and Mentoring Log for the 2019-2020 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. Special Education Report 2017-208 Presentation (attachment)

6. Parent Letter-Renaissance Program Policy (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-May 2019 (attachment)

 

C. Transportation

 

1. School Bus Advertising-JMI Enterprises

Recommend Board approval to contract with JMI Enterprises to provide school bus advertising services for the 2019-2020 school year.  Ads will be placed for Inspira Medical Center.  Anticipated revenue is $7,974.72. (attachment)

 

2. Bus Purchases

Recommend Board approval for the purchase of four buses from Hoover Truck & Bus Centers as per the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey Cooperative #ESCNJ 18-19/31 bid to replace buses that are aging out of fleet.  Total cost is $349,871.00.  Financing is being acquired through the Educational Commission of New Jersey. (attachment)

 

D. Budget Recommendations/Grants

 

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

a. Warrant Account Bill List June 2019 (attachment)

b. Capital Projects Bill List June 2019 (attachment)

c. Handwritten Check List May 1-31, 2019 (attachment)

d. Board Secretary’s Report May 2019 (attachment)

e. Revenue Report May 2019 (attachment)

f. Treasurer’s Report May 2019 (attachment)

g. Food Service Profit & Loss May 2019 (none at this time)

 

Board Secretary’s Reports in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of May 2019.  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 2019.  The Treasurer’s Reports and Secretary’s Reports are in agreement for the month of May 2019.

 

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 2019. (attachment)

 

3. SIG Grant/NGO #4

Recommend Board approval for submission and acceptance of SIG Grant funds in the amount of $390,207.00 to be used from September 1,2019 through August 31, 2020. (attachment)

 

E. Resolutions/Contracted Services

 

1. Policies/Regulations

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

 

 

2. 2019 NJSIG Safety Grant

Recommend Board approval for the submission and acceptance of the 2019 Safety Grant Application through New Jersey School Insurance Group’s EIRC South Subfund in the amount of $10,632.87.  Grant funds will be used for a security camera upgrade to the elevator car at Intermediate School and for the purchase of extra strobe lights and panic alarms. (attachment)

 

3. FSA Dependent Care

Recommend Board approval to add Dependent Care to the current FSA through TASC for the 2019-2020 school year.  This plan can be added at open enrollment in October/November 2019. (attachment)

 

4. ESS Northeast, LLC Agreement Addendum

Recommend Board approval of the Addendum To Extend Agreement with ESS Northeast, LLC (formerly Source4Teachers) to provide substitute services to the district for the 2019-2020 school year.  Rates are detailed on the attachment. (attachment)

 

5. 2019-2020 Signatories

Recommend Board approval authorizing the following signatories on behalf of the Glassboro Board of Education for the below accounts held at Republic Bank for the 2019-2020 school year effective July 1, 2019. (attachment)

 

 

6. Food Service Management Contract

Recommend Board approval to adopt a contract for Food Service Management with Chartwells pending legal review.  Chartwells will be paid from the Cafeteria Account for the services to be rendered with a flat management fee of $54,101.20 for the 2019-2020 school year.  In addition, Chartwells will guarantee a return of $78,339.00 and management fee will be reduced in accordance  of the contract if the profit guarantee is not achieved. (attachment)

 

7. Architect’s Invoices

Recommend Board approval for payment to Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie for architectural services pursuant to a contract of $13,900.00 and for invoices totaling $400.00. (attachment)

 

8. Edvocate School Support Solutions Contract

Recommend Board approval to contract with Edvocate School Support Solutions to provide comprehensive contract monitoring and compliance of Chartwells, food service provider for the 2019-2020 school year.  This contact is for one year with an option to renew for four one-year renewals, subject to Board approval.  Cost of ongoing contract monitoring is $12,000.00 annually.  This expense will be charged to the Cafeteria Enterprise Fund. (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 (none at this time)

f.  IT Report (attachment)

2. Articles

3. Miscellaneous

a. Education Week Article-School Meal Bills (attachment)

 

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

1. Resignations

 

a. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Brandi Burton effective June 30, 2019. (attachment)

 

b. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Anthony Pezzimenti effective June 30, 2019. (attachment)

 

c. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Alyssa Heil effective July 12, 2019. (attachment)

 

d. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Andrea Foglietta effective June 30, 2019. (attachment)

 

e. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Lacy Lupi effective June 30, 2019. (attachment)

 

2. Revocation of Tenure

3. Dismissal/Suspension

 

a. Recommend Board approval for the suspension, without pay, of Employee #5446 effective June 7, 2019, pending completion of the state mandated employee assistance program. (attachment)

 

4. Leaves of Absence

 

 

5. Retirement

 

a. Recommend Board approval for the retirement of Sonya Harris effective October 1, 2019. (attachment)

 

b. Recommend Board approval for the retirement of Venetia Miner effective October 1, 2019. (attachment)

 

6. Reduction in Force

7. Increment Withholding

 

B. New Employees/Transfers/Assignments/Contracts

 

1. New Employees

a. Teachers/Nurses/Guidance/Secretaries/Aides

 

1) Guidance Counselor-GHS

a) Recommend Board approval of Christian Galietta as Guidance Counselor at GHS for the 2019-2020 school year, 10-month position, at an annual salary of $61,362.00 (MA+30 $58,440.00 plus Guidance MA+30 $2,922.00), effective September 1, 2019.  Mr. Galietta is replacing Margaret Mattioli due to retirement.

 

b) Recommend Board approval of Christian Galietta to work 15 days in the summer at a per diem rate to assist in the scheduling process. (attachment)

 

2) Teacher-Physics-GHS

Recommend Board approval of Paul Albert, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check and NJ Certification, as Physics Teacher at GHS for the 2019-2020 school year, MA Step 6, at an annual salary of $59,240.00 effective September 1, 2019.  Mr. Albert is replacing Reiner Dichmann-Schmidt due to retirement. (attachment)

 

3) Teacher-Bowe-Grade 6

Recommend Board approval of Jane Chang, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Grade 6 Teacher at Thomas E. Bowe School for the 2019-2020 school year, BA Step 1, at an annual salary of $50,040.00 effective September 1, 2019.  Ms. Chang is replacing Deborah Redfield due to retirement. (attachment)

 

4) Teacher-Bullock-Special Education

Recommend Board approval of Summer Crilley, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Special Education Teacher at Dorothy L. Bullock School for the 2019-2020 school year, BA Step 1, at an annual salary of $50,040.00 effective September 1, 2019.  Ms. Crilley is replacing Alisa McDermott due to transfer. (attachment)

 

b. Administration

c. Bus Drivers/Bus Aides

d. Substitute Bus Drivers and Aides

e. Custodians/Housekeeper

 

1) Custodian

Recommend Board approval of Michael Fager as Custodian for the 2018-2019 school year, Step 3, at a prorated annual salary of $31,618.00 effective June 24, 2019, and approve reappointment for the 2019-2020 school year, Step 3, at an annual salary of $31,618.00, pending settlement of the GESPA Agreement.  Mr. Fager is replacing Lawrence Mancini due to retirement. (attachment)

 

2) Housekeeper

Recommend Board approval of Jose Heredia as Housekeeper for the 2018-2019 school year, Step 1, at a prorated annual salary of $25,630.00 effective June 24, 2019 and approve reappointment for the 2019-2020 school year, Step 1, at an annual salary of $25,630.00, pending settlement of the GESPA Agreement.  Mr. Heredia is replacing Andre Beaulieu due to retirement. (attachment)

 

3) Grounds

Recommend Board approval of Brandon Rivera, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, for a Grounds position for the 2018-2019 school year, Step 1, at a prorated annual salary of $27,416.00 and approve reappointment for the 2019-2020 school year, Step 1, at an annual salary of $27,416.00, pending settlement of the GESPA Agreement.  Start date to be determined.  Mr. Rivera is replacing Michael Fanfarillo due to resignation. (attachment)

 

f. Substitute Custodians/Grounds

g. Athletics

h. ESS (formerly Source4Teachers) Substitutes

Recommend Board approval of the June 2019 ESS Substitute list. (attachment)

 

i. Other

 

2. Employee Transfer/Appointments

 

a. Reappointment-Teacher-Bullock

Recommend Board approval to rescind non-renewal of Brittany Vaspoli and reappointment as Grade 2 Teacher at Dorothy L. Bullock School for the 2019-2020 school year, BA Step 1, at an annual salary of $50,040.00 effective September 1, 2019.  Ms. Vaspoli is replacing Sandra Debes due to retirement. (attachment)

 

3. Assignments

4. Contracts

5. Miscellaneous

6. Legal

 

C. Job Descriptions

 

D. Public Relations

 

1. Community Affairs Secretary Report – May 2019 (attachment)

 

E. Miscellaneous

 

1. 2019 Extended School Year-Transportation

Recommend Board approval of the attached list of Transportation staff members to work during the summer for the 2019 Extended School Year to be paid at their individual contracted hourly rate. (attachment)

 

2. 2018-2019 Stage Crew Students

Recommend Board ratify 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 $8.85.

 

Kyra Pinder

Kimberly Sorbello

 

3. Substitute Nurse Caller

Recommend Board approval of Marian Dunn as Substitute Nurse Caller for the 2019-2020 school year at a stipend amount of $350.00. (attachment)

 

4. 2019 Summer Employment-SIG Grant

 

a. Positive Action/SIG PRESS Grant

Recommend Board approval of the following individuals to receive a stipend in the amount of $37.00 per hour to manage the Positive Action and SIG PRESS Grant information beginning June 19, 2019 to August 31, 2019.  Funding is provided through the SIG Grant. (attachment)

 

 

b. SIG Data Specialist

Recommend Board approval of Jennifer Budmen as SIG Data Specialist at the stipend rate of $37.00 per hour, up to 48 hours, from June 19, 2019 to August 31, 2019.  Funding is provided through the SIG Grant. (attachment)

 

c. SIG Committee

Recommend Board approval of the following individuals as SIG Committee Members at the stipend rate of $37.00 per hour, up to 24 hours each, beginning June 19, 2019 to August 31, 2019.  The committee will review the SIG PRESS Grant progress, Positive Action Program implementation and Positive Action Exploratory block development.  Funding is provided through the SIG Grant. (attachment)

 

 

5. AEHS-ESL Teacher

Recommend Board ratify Maureen Morrison as ESL Teacher at the Alternative Evening High School Program, 4 days per week, 1 hour per day at the Miscellaneous Pay Rate of $37.00 per hour effective May 29, 2019. (attachment)

 

6. 2019 SIG Summer Enrichment Program

a. Recommend Board approval of the following individuals for planning and teaching for the Intermediate School Summer Enrichment Program, up to a total of 60 hours each at the Miscellaneous Pay Rate of $37.00, from June 19, 2019 to August 1,2019.  Funding is provided through the SIG Grant. (attachment)

 

 

b. Recommend Board approval of the following individuals as Supervisors for the Intermediate School Summer Enrichment Program, up to a total of 12 days at $300 per day each, from June 19, 2019 to August 1, 2019.  Funding is provided through the SIG Grant. (attachment

 

 

7. Course Reimbursement-Spring 2019

Recommend Board approval for tuition reimbursement to the following staff members for courses taken during the Spring 2019 semester. All required documentation has been submitted. (attachment)

 

 

8. GHS Department Chairpersons

Recommend Board approval of the following individuals as GHS Department Chairpersons for the 2019-2020 school year. (attachment)

 

Christopher Wood, English/Social Studies

17 teachers (1 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

 

9. 2019-2020 Foremen

Recommend Board approval of the following staff members as Foremen for the 2019-2020 school year to be paid $2,150.00, pending settlement of the July 1,2019 to June 30, 2020 GESPA Agreement, (50% to be paid in December; the remaining 50% in June) effective July 1, 2019. (attachment)

 

 

 

10. Pre-K/Kindergarten Orientation

Recommend Board approval of the following staff members for the Pre-K/Kindergarten Orientation to be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm to be paid at per diem rate. (attachment)

 

 

11. Seeds to Success Youth Farm Stand

Recommend Board approval for the following students to receive one hour of training and work 5 weeks, 4 hours per day, 3 days per week at the rate of $8.85 per hour at the farm stand, effective July 9, 2019.  This is included in the district budget.

 

 

12. Fourth Grade Parent Orientation

Recommend Board ratify payment to twelve Fourth Grade Basic Skills Teachers for preparing and attending the Fourth Grade Parent Orientation, 2 hours each at per diem rate, on June 4, 2019. (attachment)