August 26, 2020 Agenda

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Dates: 
Wednesday, August 26, 2020 -
7:00pm to 10:00pm
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. Old Business
 
A. Superintendent’s Contract
 
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.
 
A. Recommend Board approval of the attached Resolution Amending the Contract of Employment Between the Board of Education and Dr. Mark Silverstein Effective July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2025. (attachment)
 
6. Approval of Minutes
 
A. July 15, 2020 Executive Minutes (attachment)
B. July 15, 2020 Public Minutes (attachment)
C. July 22, 2020 Executive Minutes (attachment)
D. July 22, 2020 Public Minutes (attachment)
E. July 29, 2020 Special Meeting Executive Minutes (attachment)
F. July 29, 2020 Special Meeting Public Minutes (attachment)
 
7. 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.
 
 
8. President’s Report
 
A. President’s Report-August 2020 (attachment)
 
9. Report of the Superintendent of Schools
 
A. Department of Special Services Annual Report, Nanci Moore & Christine Williams (attachment)
 
10. Board Committee Reports & Action Items
 
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
 

GLASSBORO BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING OR WORK SESSION

 
DATE:              August 26, 2020           
TIME:               7:00 PM
LOCATION:      GHS Auditorium (Hybrid Meeting)
 
 

PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING OR WORK SESSION

 
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, 2020 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.  Courier Post
 
Notice has been filed with the Clerk of the Borough of Glassboro
 
Glassboro Municipal Building, 1 South Main Street, Glassboro, NJ
           
RESOLUTION: NON-PUBLIC SESSION 
 
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:                August 26, 2020
Time:                6:00 PM
Location:           GHS Media Center (Hybrid Meeting)
 
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. 
 
1. Instruction
 
A. Grants/Assessments/Curriculum/Workshops/Professional Development
 
1. Grants
 
a. Digital Divide Discretionary Grant
Recommend Board ratify the submission and approve acceptance of the Digital Divide Discretionary Grant to EWEG in the amount of $45,062.00.  This grant will help provide access to Wi-Fi hotspots for district families that are in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. (attachment)
 
2. Title I Staff
3. Assessments
4. Curriculum
 
a. Updated Math Pacing Guides
Recommend Board approval of the updated pacing guides to reflect the new, online textbooks for 7th and 8th grade math, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry for the 2020-2021 school year. The new online textbooks have replaced the need for our students to use an actual textbook. With laptops, students will have access to the online book in school, or at home. (attachment)
 
1) Grade 7 Math Pacing Guide (attachment)
2) Grade 8 Math Pacing Guide (attachment)
3) Algebra 1 Pacing Guide (attachment)
4) Algebra 2 Pacing Guide (attachment)
5) Geometry Pacing Guide (attachment)
 
5. Professional Development/Workshops
Recommend Board approval of the attached professional development/ workshops. (none at this time)
 
B. Field Experiences/Enrollment
 
1. Field Experience
 
a. Stockton University-Occupational Therapy Fieldwork
Recommend Board approval of Stockton University Master of Science student, Tatiana Davidson, for Occupational Therapy Fieldwork placement with Beth Grygo at Dorothy L. Bullock School from September 14, 2020 to December 23, 2020. (attachment)
 
b. Rowan University-Counseling Internship
Recommend Board approval of Rowan University student, Juliana Garruto, for a counseling internship with David Davenport as GIS from September 8, 2020 through May 10, 2021. The student is required to spend 600 clock hours in a school setting. (attachment)
 
c. Wilmington University-Counseling Internship
Recommend Board approval of Wilmington University student, Tajuddin Abdullah, for a counseling internship with David Davenport at GIS from September 8, 2020 through December 23, 2020. The student is required to spend 300 clock hours in a school setting. (attachment)
 
d. Rowan University-Clinical Practice
Recommend Board approval to amend the following Rowan University students for Clinical Practice Placement from September 1, 2020 to December 9, 2020 and January 19, 2021 to May 7, 2021 as follows. (attachment)
 
From:
Student
Staff Member
Location
Jessica Ansalone
Amanda Fordyce
Rodgers
Danielle Long
Janice Roper
Bowe
 
To:
Student
Staff Member
Location
Jessica Ansalone
Erin Pimpinella
Rodgers
Danielle Long
Heather Rittman
Bowe
 
2. Enrollment/ADA (none at this time)
 
C. Testing
 
1. Spring 2020 AP Examinations
Recommend Board approval for payment in the amount of $1,657.01 for Spring 2020 AP Examinations.  Funding is provided through ESEA-Title IV Funds (attachment)
 
 $5,288.00
($3,630.99) Paid through student activities account.
 $1,657.01
 
D. Special Education/Other Student Issues
 
1. Staff Children Attending District Schools
Recommend Board approval of the following children of staff members to attend the below listed schools for the 2020-2021 school year. (attachment)
 
Staff Member
Children
Grade
School
Wayne Rulon
Solara Rulon
Hannah Rulon
1
4
Bullock
Bowe
Michele Keating
Katryn Keating
9
GHS
Laura Holman
Meghan Holman *
12
GHS
 
*Including Senior Privilege
 
2. Tuition Cost Increase
a. Recommend Board approval of the following tuition cost increase with HollyDell for the following students for the 2020-2021 school year.  Total tuition cost is $192,631.40 which was previously approved for $191,735.44, a difference of $895.96. (attachment)
 
Student ID #13-27 in the amount of $96,315.70
Student ID #17-22 in the amount of $96,315.70
 
b. Recommend Board approval of the following tuition cost increase with Garfield Park Academy for the following student for the 2020-2021 school year.  Total tuition cost is $96,055.44 previously approved for $95,066.00, a difference of $989.44. (attachment)
 
Student ID #18-9 in the amount of $96,055.44
 
3. Integrity Interpreting, LLC Contract
Recommend Board approval to contract with Integrity Interpreting, LLC to provide interpretation services, as necessary, for the Child Study Team meetings and during the evaluation process.  This is a continuation of a previous contract.  Cost to the district is as follows. (attachment)
 
American Sign Language General Rate
$  65.00 per hour
ASL – Holiday Rate
$100.00 per hour
ASL – Night Rate
$  70.00 per hour
ASL – Legal Rate
$  85.00 per hour
 
4. OOD Placement-Student ID #20-A
Recommend Board ratify placement of Student ID #20-A at Holly Glen Elementary School in Monroe Township for the 2019-2020 school year effective May 13, 2020.  This placement is based on McKinney-Vento status.  Cost to the district is $1,780.50. (attachment)
 
5. CLCCP at Rowan University
a. Recommend Board approval for Student ID #21-41438 to utilize the Board Approved College Level Course Credit Program at Rowan University in the fall of 2020.  The student will be taking Differential Equations 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 is $800.00 per course. (attachment)
 
b. Recommend Board approval for Student ID #21-41438 41868 to utilize the Board Approved College Level Course Credit Program at Rowan University in the fall of 2020.  The student will be taking Calculus 1 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 is $800.00 per course. (attachment)
 
6. Homeschooling
a. Recommend Board approval of the attached request for homeschooling for the 2020-2021 school year. (attachment)
 
b. Recommend Board approval of the attached request for homeschooling for the 2020-2021 school year. (attachment)
 
7. Para-Plus Translations, Inc.
Recommend Board approval to contract with Para-Plus Translations, Inc. to provide interpretation services for Child Study Team meetings and during the evaluation process, as necessary. This is a continuation of a previous contract. Cost to the district is as follows. (attachment)
 
Spanish: $68.50 per hour
All other languages: $89.50-$125 per hour
American Sign Language: $105 per hour
 
8. Bus Aide-Archway Programs
Recommend Board ratify reimbursement to Archway Programs for  a general bus aide for Glassboro students attending Archway Upper School for the 2020-2021 school year at the per diem rate of $48.50 for a total of $10,427.00 effective July 6, 2020.  This bus aide will support the Glassboro students riding to and from Archway Upper School. (attachment)
 
E. Athletics
 
F. Miscellaneous
 
1. New Teacher Academy
Recommend Board approval for payment for up to 15 novice teachers to participate in the New Teacher Academy facilitated by Dr. Robert Preston and the C&I Team.  This academy will provide quality professional development experiences that will enhance professional growth.  The book, The Knowledge Gap, by Natalie Wexler will be purchased for each teacher and will inform discussion. Funding is provided through ESEA-ESSA. (attachment)
 
15 Teachers
Duration
Rate
Total Budgeted Amount
10 Hours Per Person
$37.00 Per Hour
$5,550.00
 
2. Revised 2020-2021 District School Calendar
Recommend Board approval of the revised 2020-2021 District School Calendar indicating remote virtual instruction on November 3, 2020 (Election Day) due to NJ Governor’s Executive Order No. 177. (attachment)
 
3. Student Code of Conduct
Recommend Board approval of 2020-2021 Student Code of Conduct for the following schools. GIS and GHS Student Code of Conduct were adopted in June 2020 and were also revised with COVID-19 specific language. (attachment)
 
a. Student Code of Conduct – J. Harvey Rodgers School
b. Student Code of Conduct – Dorothy L. Bullock School
c. Student Code of Conduct – Thomas E. Bowe School
 
4. District PDP Plan/CAP PDP Plan Template
Recommend Board approval of the  District PDP Plan and Corrective Action Plan (CAP) PDP Plan Template. Each school will be aligning their goals for 2020-2021 given the nature of educational format. Focus will be twofold; focusing on the opportunity and achievement gaps that are present in the district and working to ensure the use of technology to deliver multiple formats of instruction is both researched based and effective. (attachment)
 
a. District PDP Plan (attachment)
b. CAP PDP Plan Template (attachment)
 
5. Grading Guidance During COVID-19 / Grades 4-12
Recommend Board approval to append the District’s grading policy for the 2020-2021 school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  This policy will follow the language of the current Policy 2624 but adjust the weighting for the Summative and Formative categories to 50% each as well as ranges of number of assignments.  This modified grading method should be applied to all semester-end or year-end courses for students in Grades 4-12. (attachment)
 
6. 2020-2021 Restart & Recovery Plan Resolution
Recommend Board approval of the following Proposal for the Glassboro Public School District Online Academy.  The framework for this plan was developed after careful consideration of The Road Back, the NJDOE’s 104 page guidance document for the reopening of schools. The plan was crafted after the completion of focus groups, community surveys, restart committees and protracted administrative discussion. (attachment)
 
a. 2020-2021 Restart & Recovery Plan Resolution (attachment)
b. GPSD Online Academy Learning Plan Handbook (attachment)
 
G. Informational
 
1. HIB Report (none at this time)
2. Suspensions (none at this time)
3. Board Reports
a. Rodgers (attachment)
b. Bullock (attachment)
c. Bowe (attachment)
d. GIS (attachment)
e. GHS/GHS Guidance/Athletics (attachment)
f. Bullock Guidance (none at this time)
g. Bowe Guidance (attachment)
h. GIS Guidance (none at this time)
i. CST (attachment)
4. Interim Chief Academic Officer Report (attachment)
5. Opening Week 2020 PD Schedule (attachment)
6. Virtual Academy Approval
7. Adjustment to Grading Policy
8. MOU-Rowan University College of Education (attachment)
 

2. Operations

 
A. Building Issues
1. Rodgers School
a. Carbon Monoxide Detectors (attachment)
 
2. Bullock School
3. Bowe School
4. Intermediate School
5. High School
a. New LED Sign (attachment)
 
6. Beach Administration Building
7. Technology
a. Qualtrics-Employee Symptom Tracker (attachment)
 
B. Awards/Donations
 
1. Federal Grants Update (attachment)
 
2. SHIF Grant Update (attachment)
 
3. 2019 Safety Grant (attachment)
 
C. Transportation
 
1. Transportation Update (attachment)
 
D. Budget Recommendations/Grants
 
1. Recommend Board approval of the following Reports per attachments:
a. Warrant Account Bill List August 2020 (attachment)
b. Capital Projects Bill List August 2020 (none at this time)
c. Handwritten Check List July 1-31, 2020 (attachment)
d. Board Secretary’s Report July 2020 (none at this time)
e. Revenue Report July 2020 (none at this time)
f. Treasurer’s Report July 2020 (none at this time)
g. Food Service Profit & Loss July 2020 (none at this time)
h. Food Service Dashboard July 2020 (none at this time)
 
Board Secretary’s Report in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of July 2020.  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 July 2020.  The Treasurer’s Reports and Secretary’s Reports are in agreement for the month of July 2020.
 
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 July 2020. (none at this time)
 
E. Resolutions/Contracted Services
 
1. Policies/Regulations
 
a. Recommend Board approval of the first reading of the following Policies/Regulations. (attachments)
 
1.
Policy 1649
Federal Families First Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Act
2.
Policy 2270
Religion in the Schools
3.
Policy 2431.3
Heat Participation Policy for Student/Athlete Safety
4.
Policy 5610
Suspension
5.
Regulation 5610
Suspension Procedures
6.
Policy 5620
Expulsion
7.
Policy 8320
Personnel Records
8.
Regulation 8320
Personnel Records
 
b. Recommend Board approval of the second reading and adoption of the following Policies/Regulations. (attachments)
 
1.
Policy 5320
Immunization
2.
Policy 7421
Indoor Air Quality Standards
3.
Policy 7430
School Safety
4.
Policy 8635
Pupil Transportation Vehicles & School Buses
5.
Policy 9150
School Visitors
 
2. Cafeteria Update (attachment)
 
3. Accounts For You, Inc. Temp Service
Recommend Board approval to contract with Accountants For You, Inc., pending review by the district solicitor, to fill the vacant Assistant Business Administrator position until a permanent placement can be hired.  The position will be for three days a week for 7.5 hours a day totaling 22.50 hours a week. The hourly rate is $56.88 totaling $1,279.80 a week for salary. (attachment)
 
4. Rowan University Accounting Internship
Recommend Board approval to enter into a Statement of Training Agreement with Rowan University, pending review by the district solicitor, to partner and provide internship opportunities with Rowan University Students and the Glassboro Public Schools Business Office under the supervision of the Business Administrator.
 
F. Informational – Reports/Articles/Miscellaneous
 
1. Reports
a. Maintenance Report (attachment)
b. Security Drill Report (none at this time)
c. Facility Request Report (none at this time)
d.  IT Report (attachment)
 
2. Articles
3. Miscellaneous
 

3. Administration

 
A. Resignations/Retirements/Leaves of Absence/Rescind Action
1. Resignations
 
a. Recommend Board ratify the resignation of Robert Sample effective August 13, 2020. (attachment)
 
b. Recommend Board ratify the resignation of Erin Kearney effective July 30, 2020. (attachment)
 
c. Recommend Board ratify the resignation of Enrique Pagan effective August 20, 2020. (attachment)
 
d. Recommend Board ratify the resignation of Michael Massi effective August 13, 2020. (attachment)
 
e. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Elizabeth Hoopes effective August 27, 2020. (attachment)
 
2. Revocation of Tenure
3. Dismissal/Suspension
4. Leaves of Absence
5. Retirement
 
a. Recommend Board approval for the retirement of Stephanie Bernstiel effective October 31, 2020. (attachment)
 
6. Reduction in Force
7. Increment Withholding
 
B. New Employees/Transfers/Assignments/Contracts
 
1. New Employees
Based on the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following personnel recommendations are submitted as follows.
 
a. Teachers/Nurses/Secretaries/Aides
 
1) School Nurse-Rodgers
Recommend Board approval of Christa Taylor, pending receipt of certification, as School Nurse at J. Harvey Rodgers School for the 2020-2021 school year, BA Step 1, at a prorated annual salary of $50,040.00, pending settlement of the 2020-2021 GEA Agreement.  Start date to be determined. Ms. Taylor is replacing Nancy Fiebig due to retirement and will continue serving in a Substitute Nurse position until certification is received. (attachment)
 
2) Teacher-Grade 2-Bullock
Recommend Board approval of Allison Struble, pending certification clearance from the NJ Department of Education and a positive criminal history background check, as Second Grade Teacher at Dorothy L. Bullock School for the 2020-2021 school year, BA Step 1, at an annual salary of $50,040.00, pending settlement of the 2020-2021 GEA Agreement.  Start date to be determined. (attachment)
 
3) Part-Time Library Media Specialist-District
Recommend Board approval of Karen DeFrank, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Part-Time Library Media Specialist at an annual salary of $18,025.68.  Start date to be determined pending an in-person opening of schools.  Basis for salary is a per diem rate of $269.04 over a period of 67 total days throughout the school year, including in-service learning days. (attachment)
 
b. Administration
c. Bus Drivers/Bus Aides
d. Substitute Bus Drivers and Aides
e. Custodians/Housekeeper
f. Substitute Custodians/Grounds
g. Athletics
h. ESS (formerly Source4Teachers) Substitutes
Recommend Board approval of the August 2020 ESS Substitute list. (none at this time)
 
i. Other
 
2. Employee Transfer/Appointments
 
a. Chief Academic Officer
Recommend Board approval of Dr. Robert Preston as Chief Academic Officer for the 2020-2021 school year at a prorated annual salary of $139,000.00 effective August 27, 2020.  Dr. Preston has worked as Interim Chief Academic Officer since July 1, 2020.
 
b. Supervisor of Basic Skills
Recommend Board approval of Amy Masso-Ferrer, pending district returning to a hybrid format, as Supervisor of Basic Skills for the 2020-2021 school year at a prorated annual salary of $85,000.00.  Start date to be determined.  Ms. Masso-Ferrer is replacing Melanie Sweeney due to reassignment. (attachment)
 
3. Assignments
 
a. Full-Time Status-GHS
Recommend Board approval of Brittany Cox, from Part-Time History Teacher to Full-Time History Teacher at GHS for the 2020-2021 school year, MA Step 2, at an annual salary of $56,140.00, pending settlement of the 2020-2021 GEA agreement, effective August 31, 2020. (attachment)
4. Contracts
5. Miscellaneous
6. Legal
 
C. Job Descriptions
 
1. Revised/Updated Job Description-CPIS
Recommend Board approval of the revised/updated School Counselor Job Description/Community Parent Involvement Specialist. These two positions were recently combined at J. Harvey Rodgers School; the job is partially funded by the Preschool Education Aid (PEA) Grant. (attachment)
 
D. Public Relations
 
1. Community Affairs Secretary Report – July 2020 (attachment)
 
E. Miscellaneous
 
1. Detention Monitors/Restorative Workshop Presenters
Recommend Board approval of all certificated staff members at GHS and GIS to serve as Detention Monitors and Restorative Practice Workshop Presenters for the 2020-2021 school year.  Detention Monitors will be paid at the Miscellaneous Pay Rate of $37.00 per hour, pending settlement of the 2020-2021 GEA Agreement.  Restorative Practice Workshop Presenters will be paid at the rate of $34.00 per hour, including two (2) hours preparation time for each one (1) hour of presenting, pending settlement of the 2020-2021 GEA Agreement.  (attachment)
 
2. Substitute School Nurses
a. Recommend Board approval to reappoint the following individuals as Substitute School Nurses for the 2020-2021 school year, on an as-needed basis, at the Miscellaneous Pay Rate of $225.00 per day.
 
Sandra Schmittinger
Jenna Christinzie
Jaime Santore-Steinour
 
b. Recommend Board ratify amending the Miscellaneous Pay Rate for the following Substitute School Nurses from $175.00 per day to $225.00 approved in June 2020.
 
Margaret Cassidy
Loretta DeStafano-Micarelli
Lucinda Quint
Judith Shone-Tamaska
Christa Taylor
 
c. Recommend Board approval for a total of five (5) Substitute School Nurses to work 3.5 to 4 hours per day, 4 days per week on an as-needed basis to supervise isolation areas for ill students and to assist with additional nurse office needs and phone calls related to illness inquiries, contact tracing and at-home screenings not received. (attachment)
 
3. Summer Employment-CST Meetings
Recommend Board ratify participation and compensation for district teaching staff members in virtual Child Study Team meetings during the summer months at per diem rate from June 15, 2020 to August 27, 2020.  Approval of Director of Special Services is required prior to work completion.  Funding is provided through district funds up to $25,000.00. (attachment) 
 
4. Change of Degree and/or Salary Status
Recommend Board approval for a change of degree and/or salary status of the below staff members effective September 1, 2020. (attachment)
 
Staff Member
From
To
Emily Gigliotti
BA
BA+15
Tara Zaccardi
BA+30
MA
Aileen Matias-Castro
MA+30
MA+60
Nancy Brown
MA
MA+30
*Andrew Kerns-Pancoast
BA+15
BA+30
*Pending receipt of official transcript
 
5. Superintendent Authorization
Recommend Board approval to extend authorization to the Superintendent to offer contracts to staff as needed in consultation with the Board President during October 2020 before the regularly scheduled Board Meetings.
 
6. SIG Grant 2020-2021
 
a. SIG Grant Professional Development
Recommend Board approval for all GIS staff to remain beyond contracted time for professional development tied to SMART Goals up of 60 hours, $37.00 per hour, totaling $2,200.00, for the 2020-2021 school year. Grant funded programs require additional training that may exceed the school day.  Pending approval, this can be done virtual until back on a full-day schedule.  Funding is provided through the SIG Grant. (attachment)
 
b. SIG Grant Homework Helpers
Recommend Board approval for all GIS certificated staff to provide tutoring during afterschool hours, 4 hours per week for 35 weeks, up to 140 hours, $37.00 per hour, for the 2020-2021 school year.  Tutors will work in small student groups facilitating study groups, and assisting with homework and projects. Pending approval, this can be done virtual until back on a full-day schedule.  Funding is provided through the SIG Grant. (attachment)
 
c. SIG Grant Lunchtime Tutors
Recommend approval for all GIS certificated staff to provide tutoring services during lunch periods Monday through Thursday, 2 teachers each lunch period, .5 hours, $37.00 per hour for the 2020-2021 school year. Tutors will work in small student groups facilitating study groups, and assisting with homework and projects. Pending approval, this can be done virtual until back on a full-day schedule.  Funding is provided through the SIG Grant. (attachment)
 
d. SIG Grant Data Specialist & Family/Community Liaison
Recommend Board approval of the following staff members for compensation to manage the Family & Community activities and the SIG data from September 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.  Funding is provided through the SIG Grant. (attachment)
 
Data Specialist, Jennifer Budmen, up to 4 hours per week, $37.00 per hour
Family/Community Liaison, Stephen Belh, up to 4 hours per week, $37.00 per hour
 
e. SIG Committee School Hours
Recommend Board approval of the following staff members for compensation to review the SIG PRESS grant progress, Positive Action Program, Positive Action Exploratory block, attend Family & Community events, attend monthly meetings, and assist Teaching Coach and Project Coordinator as needed, from September 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, up to 18 hours per month at $37.00 per hour.  Funding is provided through the SIG Grant. (attachment)
 
Andrew Kerns-Pancoast
Suzanne Carson
Susan Mallardi
Matthew Schwarz
David Davenport
Diane Villec
Brittinee Garcia
Carol Ceglia
 
f. SIG Part-Time Math Tutors/ELA Tutor
Recommend Board approval to hire two (2) Math Tutors and one (1) ELA Tutor at GIS, one hour per school day, $37.00 per hour, to be paid by voucher for the 2020-2021 school year.  Due to the current hybrid schedule, time is not allotted during the school day.  Hiring will be completed once the school day schedule permits these meetings to occur.  Funding is provided  through the SIG Grant. (attachment)
                                                           
7. Homework Clinic
Recommend Board approval of the following staff members to facilitate Homework Clinic – three staff members for one hour per day, two days per week, for 31 weeks at Thomas E. Bowe School at the Miscellaneous Pay Rate of $37.00 per hour effective September 2020.  Until we return to a full brick and mortar schedule, homework clinic will be conducted virtually after school hours. (attachment)
 
Eric Fifer
Mallory McLaughlin
Thomas Riley
Heather Rittman
 
8. Medical Standing Orders
Recommend Board approval of the Medical Standing Orders (Protocol For The School Nurse) for the 2020-2021 school year. (attachment)
 

 
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