October 16, 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

 

 

September 25, 2019 Executive Minutes (attachment)

September 25, 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. Introduction to Restorative Practices-Becoming a Restorative Educator & Leader PowerPoint Presentation

 

8. Report of the Superintendent of Schools

 

a. 2019 PARCC Presentation, Dr. Mark Silverstein (attachment)

 

b. Transportation Annual Report, Rebecca Giordano (attachment)

 

c. Technology Annual Report, George Weeks (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 16, 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 14, 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:                October 16, 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. GEF Grant Submission

Recommend Board ratify submission of the following Glassboro Education Foundation Grants for the 2019-2020 school year. (attachment)

 

1) “LEER-Using Sustained Silent Reading to Promote Literacy in Spanish Class” / Glassboro High School / Rachael Melecio / $1,465.09.

 

b. GEF Grant Award

Recommend Board approval for acceptance of the following Glassboro Education Grant award for the 2019-2020 school year. (attachment)

 

1) “LEER-Using Sustained Silent Reading to Promote Literacy in Spanish Class” / Glassboro High School / Rachael Melecio / $1,465.09.

 

2. Title I Staff

3. Assessments

4. Curriculum

5. Professional Development/Workshops

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

 

b. Future of Education Technology Conference

Recommend Board approval for Susan Kornicki to attend the Future of Education Technology Conference in Miami, FL from January 14, 2020 to January 17, 2020 to include the following. (attachment)

 

Registration:     $830.00 (if registered before 11/01/19) – Title IIA

Rental Car:       $417.75/week – District

Airfare/Lodging/Meals:   Paid by Ms. Kornicki

 

B. Field Experiences/Enrollment

 

1. Field Experience

2. Enrollment/ADA (attachment)

 

C. Testing

 

D. Special Education/Other Student Issues

 

1. Archway Programs Upper School Contract

Recommend Board ratify the contract between Glassboro Public Schools and Archway Programs Upper School commencing September 30, 2019 until August 2020.  Glassboro Public Schools will reimburse Archway Programs Upper School for the service of providing a general bus aide for Glassboro students that attend the Archway Programs Upper School District at the per diem rate of $48.50; total cost not to exceed $10,185.00. (attachment)

 

2. OOD Placement-Student ID #19-1

Recommend Board ratify placement of Homeless Student ID #19-1 at Deptford Public Schools effective September 1, 2019. Total cost to the district is $29,122.00. (attachment)

 

3. BCaBA

Recommend Board approval of Andrea Foglietta as BCaBA (Board Certified Assistant Behavioral Analyst to service district students at J. Harvey Rodgers School, Dorothy L. Bullock School, and Thomas E. Bowe School for the 2019-2020 school year from January 2019 through June 2020, up to 140 hours at $70.00 per hour.  Cost to the district is $9,850.00.  Funding is provided through Title IV ESSA-ESEA funds. (attachment)

 

4. OOD Placement-Student ID #20-06

Recommend Board ratify placement of Student #20-06 at Bankbridge Elementary effective October 11, 2019.  Cost to the district is $35,190.00. (attachment)

 

E. Athletics

 

F. Miscellaneous

 

1. 2018-2019 HIB School Self-Assessment

Recommend Board approval of the 2018-2019 Harassment, Bullying and Intimidation School Self-Assessment for determining grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights from July 1,2018 to June 30, 2019. (attachment)

 

a. 2018-2019 HIB School Self-Assessment-Rodgers (attachment)

b. 2018-2019 HIB School Self-Assessment-Bullock (attachment)

c. 2018-2019 HIB School Self-Assessment-Bowe (attachment)

d. 2018-2029 HIB School Self-Assessment-GIS (attachment)

e. 2018-2019 HIB School Self-Assessment-GHS (attachment)

 

2. Field Trips

Recommend Board ratify and approve the following field trips for the 2019-2020 school year. (attachment)

 

 

3. Extended School Day Tutoring Program-Bowe

Recommend Board ratify payment for the following staff members to participate in the Extended School Day Tutoring Program at Thomas E. Bowe School, 2 days per week, 1 hour per day for 33 weeks, at the rate of $37.00 per hour beginning September 30, 2019 to June 14, 2020.  Total cost to the district is $24,420.00.  Funding is provided through ESEA-ESSA funds.

 

 

4. Extended School Day Program-GIS

Recommend Board ratify payment for the following staff members to participate in the Extended School Day program at Glassboro Intermediate School, 2 hours per day, up to 66 days, at the rate of $37.00 per hour beginning October 2019 to May 2020.  Total cost to the district is $14,652.00.  Funding is provided through ESEA-ESSA Title I funds. (attachment)

 

 

5. BPAC Parent Involvement

Recommend Board ratify payment to Elizabeth Gomez for participating as Translator in the ESL evening programs on October 10, 2019 for the 2019-2020 school year, 3 hours at the hourly rate of $37.00.  Funding is provided through Title III ESEA-ESSA funds. (attachment)

 

6. 2019-2020 ScIP Team-Rodgers

Recommend Board ratify including the following 2019-2020 ScIP Team members at J. Harvey Rodgers School.  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)

 

Lori Kaszupski

Amanda Fordyce

 

G. Informational

 

1. HIB Report (attachment)

2. Suspensions-September 2019 (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)

 

A. Building Issues

1. Rodgers School

2. Bullock School

3. Bowe School

a. Bowe Pipe Leak Update (attachment)

 

4. Intermediate School

5. High School

6. Beach Administration Building

7. Technology

 

B. Awards/Donations

 

C. Transportation

 

D. Budget Recommendations/Grants

 

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

a. Warrant Account Bill List October 2019 (attachment)

b. Capital Projects Bill List October 2019 (none at this time)

c. Handwritten Check List September 1-30, 2019 (attachment)

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

e. Revenue Report August 2019 (attachment)

f. Treasurer’s Report August 2019 (attachment)

 

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

 

E. Resolutions/Contracted Services

 

1. Shared Service Agreement-School Resource Officers

Recommend Board ratify continuing renewal of the August 28, 2018 shared agreement with the Borough of Glassboro to provide one School Resource Officer and four Special Law Enforcement Officers for Glassboro Public Schools.  Cost to provide the officers is $144,000.00 and is funded through a general fund appropriation in the 2019-2020 budget. (attachment)

 

2. Insight Workforce Solutions, LLC Contract

Recommend Board approval to contract with Insight Workforce Solutions, LLC as a professional service for substitute placement.  This contract will be used in additional to the current substitute contract to ensure all efforts are made to provide substitutes for instruction when needed. (attachment)

 

3. Comprehensive Maintenance Plan

Recommend Board approval of the Glassboro Public Schools Comprehensive Maintenance Plan Actual FY 2018, Current FY 2019 and Planned 2020. (attachment)

 

F. Informational – Reports/Articles/Miscellaneous

 

1. Reports

a. Maintenance Report (attachment)

b. Security Drill Report-September 2019 (attachment)

c. Variance Analysis Report (none at this time)

e. Facility Request Report (attachment)

f.  IT Report (attachment)

2. Articles

3. Miscellaneous

a. Parent Note/District Response (attachment)

 

 

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

1. Resignations

2. Revocation of Tenure

3. Dismissal/Suspension

4. Leaves of Absence

5. Retirement

 

a. Recommend Board approval for the retirement of Denise Stonis effective November 1, 2019. (attachment)

 

6. Reduction in Force

7. Increment Withholding

 

B. New Employees/Transfers/Assignments/Contracts

 

1. New Employees

a. Teachers/Nurses/Secretaries/Aides

 

1) Classroom Aide-Rodgers

a) Recommend Board approval of Ayana Moxey as an Associate Aide at J. Harvey Rodgers School in the position of Classroom Aide for the 2019-2020 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 2, at a rate of $15.29 per hour pending settlement of the GESPA Agreement effective October 17, 2019.  Ms. Moxey currently serves as a Substitute Aide at Rodgers. This is a new full day Pre-K4 position which is grant funded. (attachment)

 

b) Recommend Board approval of Danyelle Mullen pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as an Associate Aide at J. Harvey Rodgers School in the position of Classroom Aide for the 2019-2020 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $15.19 per hour pending settlement of the GESPA Agreement.  Start date to be determined.  This is a new full day Pre-K4 position which is grant funded. (attachment)

 

2) Pre-K4 Teacher-Rodgers

Recommend Board ratify Kayley Steponick, pending certification clearance from the NJ Department of Education and receipt of transcripts, as Pre-K4 Teacher at J. Harvey Rodgers for the 2019-2020 school year, BA Step 1, at a prorated annual salary of $50,040.00 effective October 4, 2019.  Ms. Steponick has served as a Classroom Aide at Rodgers since 2016.  This is a new full day Pre-K4 position which is grant funded. (attachment)

 

3) 1:1 Aide-GIS

Recommend Board approval of Maya Holmes, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as an Associate Aide at GIS in the position of 1:1 Aide for the 2019-2020 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $15.19 per hour pending settlement of the GESPA Agreement.  Start date to be determined.  Ms. Holmes is replacing Edward Ewing due to resignation. (attachment)

 

4) Master Teacher/Preschool Intervention & Referral Team Coach-Rodgers

Recommend Board approval of Kathleen McCarron, pending certification clearance from the NJ Department of Education and a positive criminal history background check, as Master Teacher/Preschool Intervention & Referral Team Coach at J. Harvey Rodgers for the 2019-2020 school year, MA+15 Step 13, at a prorated annual salary of $71,673.00.  Start date to be determined. This is a new full day position which is grant funded. (attachment)

 

5) Classroom Aide-Rodgers

Recommend Board approval of Brianna Maggio, pending receipt of official results of  the ParaPro Assessment and a positive criminal history background check, as a General/Credentialed Aide at J. Harvey Rodgers School in the position of Classroom Aide for the 2019-2020 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $14.52 per hour pending settlement of the GESPA Agreement.  Start date to be determined.  Ms. Maggio is replacing Serena Johnston due to transfer. (attachment)

 

6) Cafeteria Aide-Rodgers

Recommend Board approval of Ramona Russell, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as a General/Credentialed Aide at J. Harvey Rodgers School in the position of Cafeteria Aide for the 2019-2020 school year, 2 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $14.52 per hour pending settlement of the GESPA Agreement.  Start date to be determined.  Ms. Russell is replacing Megan Tyler due to transfer.  (attachment)

 

7) Payroll Clerk-Central Office

Recommend Board approval of Bernice Alibrando, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Payroll Clerk in the Central Office for the 2019-2020 school year at a prorated annual salary of $49,500.00.  Ms. Alibrando will be banking 20 sick days from her previous district.  Start date to be determined.  Ms. Alibrando is replacing Terri Schultz due to resignation. (attachment)

 

b. Administration

 

1) Principal-GHS

Recommend Board approval of Monique Stowman-Burke, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Principal at GHS for the 2019-2020 school year at a prorated annual salary of $120,000.00.  Start date to be determined. (attachment)

 

c. Bus Drivers/Bus Aides

d. Substitute Bus Drivers and Aides

e. Custodians/Housekeeper

f. Substitute Custodians/Grounds

g. Athletics

 

1) Assistant Coach-Softball

Recommend Board ratify amending Arielle Visalli as Assistant Softball Coach for the 2019-20 school year from Step 1 to Step 2 in the amount of $3,828.00. (attachment)

 

2) Assistant Coach-Swimming

Recommend Board approval of Christian Galietta as Assistant Swimming Coach for the 2019-2020 school year, Step 1, in the amount of $3,533.00 effective November 1, 2019. (attachment)

 

h. ESS (formerly Source4Teachers) Substitutes

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

 

i. Other

 

2. Employee Transfer/Appointments

 

 

1. Principal-Rodgers

Recommend Board approval for the transfer and appointment of Danielle Sochor from Chief Academic Officer at the Beach Administration Bldg. to Principal at J. Harvey Rodgers School at a reduced amended prorated salary of $125,000.00 effective November 11, 2019.  Ms. Sochor will be replacing Monica Poland due to resignation.

 

2. Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Recommend Board approval for the transfer and appointment of Robert Preston from ELA Supervisor located at GHS to Director of Curriculum & Instruction at the Beach Administration Bldg. at an amended prorated salary of $118,000.00 effective November 11, 2019.  Dr. Preston will be replacing Danielle Sochor due to transfer/reassignment.

 

3. ELA Supervisor

Recommend Board approval for the appointment of Melanie Sweeney from Supervisor of Basic Skills to English Supervisor at an amended prorated salary of $90,729.00 effective November 11, 2019.  Ms. Sweeney will be replacing Robert Preston due to transfer/reassignment.

 

3. Assignments

 

a. Work Year-Supervisor of Special Education

Recommend Board approval to amend the work year for Christine Williams, Supervisor of Special Education, from a 10.5 month position to a 12 month position, at an amended prorated salary of $110,000.00 effective November 11, 2019.

 

4. Contracts

5. Miscellaneous

6. Legal

 

C. Job Descriptions

 

D. Public Relations

 

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

 

E. Miscellaneous

 

1. Co-Curricular Club Advisors-GHS

Recommend Board ratify the following Co-Curricular Club Advisors for the 2019-2020 school year. (attachment)

 

 

2. Superintendent’s Year-End Evaluation 2018-2019

Recommend Board approval of the Superintendent’s Year-End Evaluation for the 2018-2019 school year.

 

3. Urban Superintendents Association of American (USAA) Membership (attachment)

 

4. Course Reimbursement-Summer 2019

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

 

 

5. Second Year Co-Curricular Club

Recommend Board ratify of the following 2018-2019 first year volunteer club as a stipend Co-Curricular Club for the 2019-2020 school year.  District administration has met with the GEA Representative with required paperwork to establish the appropriate tier. (attachment)