September 21, 2022 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

 

A. August 24, 2022 Executive Minutes (attachment)

B. August 24, 2022 Public Minutes (attachment)

 

6. Opportunity for Public to Address the Board of Education regarding specific agenda items

 

In accordance with the Public Participation in Board Meetings, in Board Bylaw No. 0167, the Chair shall limit discussion from each individual, or group representative, to five (5) minutes.

 

7. President’s Report

 

8. Report of the Superintendent of Schools

 

A. Introduction & Swearing In of Student Government Association Representatives

Michael Graves, SGA Executive President

Katryn Keating, SGA Executive Vice-President

 

B. Technology Annual Report Presentation, Chuck Baur (attachment)

 

C. Instructional Technology Annual Report Presentation, Susan Kornicki (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:                 September 21, 2022

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 21, 2021 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

 

 

 

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:                   September 21, 2022

Time:                   6:00 PM

Location:            Glassboro High School Media Center

 

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. NJ CAP Grant

Recommend Board ratify approval of submission and acceptance of the New Jersey Child Assault Prevention Program Grants for the 2022-2023 school year.  If awarded, this will fulfill the Erin’s Law requirements that went into effect in September of 2020. (attachment)

 

b. GEF Grant

Recommend Board approval for the submission and acceptance, if awarded, of the following Glassboro Education Foundation Grant for the 2022-2023 school year. (attachment)

 

1) Hands-On Chemistry Through Modeling, GHS, Joseph Bell, $2,226.60

 

c. SONJ-Unified Grant Awards

Recommend Board approval for the acceptance of grant funding awarded to Glassboro Unified in partnership with Special Olympics New Jersey Unified.  Glassboro Unified strives to provide inclusive opportunities in clubs and sports for students in order to build friendships and community. (attachment)

 

 

2. Title I Staff

 

a. Title I Staff Salaries

Recommend Board approval for the following staff members to be paid a percentage of their salaries through Title I funds. (attachment)

 

 

3. Assessments

4. Curriculum

 

a. 2022-2023 Curriculum Committee Members/Mission Statements

Recommend Board approval of the following 2022-2023 Curriculum Committee members to be paid at the current contracted rate per hour of $40.00 for up to 8 hours each (Music, Nurses, Technology, World Language, and ELL Committees) with the exception of Science Fair Committee members who are to be paid at the contracted rate per hour for up to 15 hours each.  If a member of a committee is unable to attend a meeting, an alternate representative may be sent to the meeting by the building principal.  Facilitators for Music, Nurses, World Language, and Science Fair Committees currently receive a $550 stipend through district funds.  Mission Statements are also attached. (attachment)

 

 

Mission Statements:

 

The mission of the Glassboro Public School District Educational Technology Committee is to provide our students with robust online learning experiences that support the existing curriculum.  The infusion of instructional technology requires the deliberate selection and pairing of goals and digital tools based on the latest research to enable our students to thrive in a constantly evolving technological landscape.  The committee will design and deliver professional learning opportunities for staff to help our students become empowered learners, digital citizens, creative communicators, and global collaborators.

 

To continue to provide high quality nursing care, with an increased cultural sensitivity awareness, as we work to support the physical and social-emotional, and emergency needs of our school community and to ensure ongoing physical and emotional health and safety in our schools.

District Nurse Goals 2022-2023

To continue to provide nursing care which is reflective of scientific principles, medical and nursing research and current health and safety regulations, as we attempt to meet the needs of our school community during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

To maintain collaborative relationships in our schools and district in effort to provide support for the physical, social, emotional and academic needs of our student population.

To provide ongoing monitoring of school district health concerns by tracking community COVID-19 transmission, monitoring related concerns in our school community and providing ongoing education about maintaining wellness and minimizing communicable disease transmission

To enhance collaborative communication efforts and efficiency among district nurses through development and utilization of various technology options and shared documents.

To provide nursing care that recognizes the uniqueness of individuals and that is compassionate and respectful and enhances overall wellness in our school community.

 

 

This year’s committee goal is to foster lifelong scientific inquiry in students.

Three objectives that will help achieve the above goal are:

1- Students will identify a topic of interest and develop a model explaining this topic/concept.

2- Students will develop an investigation into that topic that will help them to better understand the underlying concept.

3- The committee will continue to maintain a Science Fair webpage to provide assistance to students in the process.

4- Students will participate in a live and/or hybrid science fair for the 2022-2023 school year.

5- Students will submit a single or group-entry project presentation that will be showcased at the live event.

6- Students will be asked to record a presentation of their project for those who are not comfortable attending an in-person science fair.

 

The mission of the Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee is to prepare all of our students to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing, technology oriented, and diverse society as well as to produce language learners who are socially and academically prepared to be successful in the GPSD and a global society. We want to ensure that linguistically diverse students receive rigorous curriculum standards and achieve high levels of academic success by providing access to quality education. We will continually strive for excellence in all aspects of the education process and teach our students to understand and appreciate human and cultural diversity. We will use the resources of the entire community and will encourage students to be lifelong learners, to demonstrate high achievement, and to develop the skills and characteristics needed to flourish in society. Our goal is to provide a culturally and linguistically responsive education with the supports needed to ensure equitable access to opportunities that promote language acquisition, bilingualism, biliteracy and lifelong learning.

 

The goals for 2022-2023 school year:

 

5. Professional Development/Workshops

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

 

B. Field Experiences/Enrollment

 

1. Field Experience

 

a. Rowan University-Field Experience

1) Recommend Board ratify Rowan University student, Cindy Guzman, for 30 hours of Field Experience at Glassboro High School with Patricia Yanez for the 2022-2023 school year.  Visit dates will be determined by the cooperating teacher and the student. (attachment)

 

2) Recommend Board ratify the following Rowan University students for 10 hours of Field Experience at Glassboro High School during the Fall Semester 2022.  The visit dates will be determined by the cooperating teachers and course instructor.  Rowan faculty will be supervising all teacher candidates during the field experience.  Students will be divided into groups with Paul Cynewski, Maria Grady, Brett Hillman, and Arielle Marshall.

 

 

2. Enrollment/ADA (none at this time)

 

C. Testing

 

D. Special Education/Other Student Issues

 

1. Virtua Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Services

Recommend Board approval to contract with Virtua Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Services to provide physical therapy and occupational therapy services to district students placed in public schools that require this service as per their IEPs through December 31, 2022  per the previously signed contract.  Cost to the district is as follows. (attachment)

 

Physical Therapy, 5 to 10 hours per week, at the rate of $80.00 per hour

Occupational Therapy, 5 to 10 hours per week at the rate of $80.00 per hour

 

2. OOD Placement-Student ID #19-5

Recommend Board ratify placement of Student ID #19-5 placed in an out-of-district mentor home through DCP&P for the 2022-2023 school year, effective September 1, 2022.  Cost to the district is $15,300.00. (attachment)

 

3. OOD Placement-Student ID #23-03

Recommend Board ratify placement of Student ID #23-03 at Abilities Solutions transitional program for the 2022-2023 school year, effective September 1, 2022.  Cost to the district is $26,700.00. (attachment)

 

4. OOD Placement-Student ID #23-04

Recommend Board ratify placement of Student ID #23-04 at Gloucester County Special Services School District/Bankbridge for the 2022-2023 school year, effective June 26, 2022.  Cost to the district is $41,850.00. (attachment)

 

6. NJDOE Indicator 11: Child Find Data Collection Form

Recommend Board approval for submission of the NJDOE Indicator 11: Child Find Data Collection Form. (attachment)

 

7. Special Education Settlement Agreement & General Release

Recommend Board approval of the attached Special Education Settlement Agreement & General Release. (attachment)

 

E. Athletics

 

1. 2022-2023 GHS Fall Athletic Schedules (JV & MS)

Recommend Board ratify the attached 2022-2023 GHS Fall Athletic Schedules for JV & MS. (attachment)

 

a. JV Football Coaches (attachment)

 

F. Miscellaneous

 

1. Rowan University/Glassboro Public Schools PDS Memorandum of Understanding

Recommend Board approval of the Rowan University/Glassboro Public Schools PDS Memorandum of Understanding for the 2022-2023 school year. (attachment)

 

2. Stockton University-Sheltered English Instruction Training

Recommend Board approval for Jazmyn Salazar to participate in the online Sheltered English Instruction training through Stockton University in place of Allison Struble due to resignation. She will receive 15 hours of mandatory training to meet the guidelines for transitioning to a sheltered instruction model for English Language Learners. The training will take place online and must be completed as soon as possible. Proof of completion will be submitted through a certificate that is received at the completion of all modules. Ms. Salazar will be compensated with a stipend in the amount of $600.00 upon completion of the course which will be paid through Title II funds. (attachment)

 

3. ESSER III Funds-School Counselors

Recommend Board approval for the following School Counselors to be paid through ESSER III funds. (attachment)

 

 

4. 2022-2023 GPSD Virtual & Remote Instructional Program

Recommend Board approval of the updated GPSD Virtual & Remote Instructional Program.  P.L.2020, c.27, also known as Chapter 27, states that school are required to provide continuity of instruction in the event of a public health related district closure.  Each school district, charter school, renaissance school project, and Approved Private School for Students with Disabilities (APSSDs) must annually submit its proposed program for virtual or remote instruction to the New Jersey Commissioner of Education. (attachment)

 

a. Local Educational Agency Guide (attachment)

b. Parent Guide (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 MS (attachment)

d. GHS/GHS Guidance/Athletics (attachment)

e. AEHS (none at this time)

f. Rodgers Guidance (none at this time)

g. Bullock Guidance (none at this time)

h. Bowe MS Guidance (none at this time)

i. CST (attachment)

4. Chief Academic Officer Report (attachment)

5. CITRS Parent/Student/Teacher Surveys

6. Thomas E. Bowe Middle School / GHS Pep Rally (attachment)

 

A. Building Issues

1. Rodgers School

2. Bullock School

3. Bowe Middle School

4. High School

5. Beach Administration Building

6. Technology

 

B. Awards/Donations

 

C. Transportation

 

1. Joint Transportation Agreements

Recommend Board ratify the following Joint Transportation Agreements between Glassboro Public School District (Host) and Clayton, Delsea, Elk Township, and Pitman School District. (attachment)

 

 

D. Budget Recommendations/Grants

 

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

a. Warrant Account Bill List September 2022 (attachment)

b. Handwritten Check List August 1-31, 2022 (attachment)

c. Board Secretary’s Report August 2022 (attachment)

d. Revenue Report August 2022 (attachment)

e. Treasurer’s Report August 2022 (attachment)

f. Food Service Profit & Loss August 2022 (attachment)

g. Food Service Dashboard August 2022 (none at this time)

 

Board Secretary’s Reports in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of August 2022.  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 2022.  The Treasurer’s Reports and Secretary’s Reports are in agreement for the month of August 2022.

 

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 2022. (attachment)

 

E. Resolutions/Contracted Services

 

1. Policies/Regulations

a. Recommend Board approval for the first reading of the following policies/regulations. (attachment)

 

 

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

 

 

2. 2022 NJ School Boards Association Workshop

Recommend Board approval for the following individuals to attend the 2022 New Jersey School Boards Association Workshop in Atlantic City, NJ from October 24, 2022 through October 27, 2022.  Expenses are as follows. (attachment)

 

Attendees

 

 

 

Hotel/Meals/Mileage/Incidental

 

3. Filming

Recommend Board ratify allowing Shockley Films to film the following district events pending receipt of the signed release.  The filming is part of a documentary Shockley Films is creating on former student and football coach, Timothy Breaker. (attachment)

 

 

a. Filming-Property Release (attachment)

b. Filming-Shooting Schedule (attachment)

c. Filming-Coach Timmy Presentation (attachment)

 

F. Informational – Reports/Articles/Miscellaneous

 

1. Reports

a. Maintenance Report (attachment)

b. Security Drill Report (attachment)

c. Facility Request Report (none at this time)

d.  IT Report (attachment)

 

2. Articles

3. Miscellaneous

 

 

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

1. Resignations

 

a. Recommend Board ratify the amended resignation date for Janae Dockins from September 30, 2022 to August 30, 2022. (attachment)

 

b. Recommend Board ratify the resignation of Felicia Tarnecki effective September 13, 2022. (attachment)

 

2. Revocation of Tenure

3. Dismissal/Suspension/Rescind Action

 

a. Rescind Action

Recommend Board approval to rescind the offer of employment to Angela Esposito as 1:1 Aide at CST/GHS for the 2022-2023 school year. (attachment)

 

4. Leaves of Absence

 

a. Recommend Board approval of the attached September 2022 Leave of Absence list. (attachment)

 

5. Retirement

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) Classroom Aides-Rodgers

a) Recommend Board approval of Brianna Maggio, pending a positive criminal history background check, as a General/Credentialed Aide at J. Harvey Rodgers School in the position of Classroom Aide for the 2022-2023 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $16.33 per hour.  Start date to be determined.  Ms. Maggio is replacing Jessica Mellott due to resignation. (attachment)

 

b) Recommend Board approval of Lisa Janicki, pending receipt of transcripts 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 2022-2023 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $16.33 per hour.  Start date to be determined.  Ms. Janicki is replacing Kelly Redman due to resignation. (attachment)

 

2) 1:1 Aide-Rodgers

Recommend Board approval of Kyleigh Coulter, pending a positive criminal history background check, as a General/Credentialed Aide at J. Harvey Rodgers School in the position of Preschool 1:1 Aide for the 2022-2023 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $16.33 per hour.  Start date to be determined.  Ms. Coulter is replacing Jeeleth Porreca due to resignation. (attachment)

 

3) Part-Time Library Media Specialist

Recommend Board approval of Megan Sakhleh, pending a positive criminal history background check, as Part-Time Library Media Specialist, districtwide, MA Step 1, at the hourly rate of $44.83 up to 35 hours per month for the maximum salary of $15,690.50 for the 2022-2023 school year.  Start date to be determined. (attachment)

 

4) Business Teacher-GHS

Recommend Board approval of Lawrence Hickman, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check and completion of 50 hours of a CE Education Preparation Program, as Business Teacher, BA Step 1, at Glassboro High School at an annual prorated salary of $53,072.00 for the 2022-2023 school year.  Start date to be determined.  Mr. Hickman is replacing Patricia Conn due to resignation. (attachment)

 

5) Special Education Aide-AEHS

Recommend Board approval of Dionne Redden, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as an Associate Aide at the Alternative Evening High School in the position of Special Education Aide for the 2022-2023 school year, 4 hours per day, 4 nights per week, Step 1, at a rate of $15.99 per hour.  Start date to be determined.  This is a new position. (attachment)

 

6) Special Education Aide-TEBMS

Recommend Board approval of Gary West, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as an Associate Aide at Thomas E. Bowe Middle School in the position of Special Education Aide for the 2022-2023 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $15.99 per hour.  Start date to be determined.  Mr. West is replacing Maya Holmes due to resignation. (attachment)

 

b. Administration

c. Bus Drivers/Bus Aides

 

1) Bus Driver

a. Recommend Board ratify Rodney Wilson as Bus Driver 189 for the 2022-2023 school year, Step L1Y1, 6.5 hours per day at the hourly rate of $23.10, effective September 19, 2022. (attachment) 

 

d. Substitute Bus Drivers and Aides

e. Custodians/Housekeeper

 

1) Housekeeper

a. Recommend Board approval of Percy Moore, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Housekeeper for the 2022-2023 school year, Step 1, at an annual prorated salary of $27,524.00.  Start date to be determined.  Mr. Moore is replacing Norman Edwards. (attachment)

 

b. Recommend Board approval of Paul Hines, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Housekeeper for the 2022-2023 school year, Step 1, at an annual prorated salary of $27,524.00.  Start date to be determined.  Mr. Hines is replacing Robert Evans due to retirement. (attachment)

 

f. Substitute Custodians/Grounds

g. Athletics

h. ESS (formerly Source4Teachers) Substitutes

Recommend Board approval of the September 2022 ESS Substitute list. (attachment)

 

i. Other

 

1) Substitute Nurse

Recommend Board ratify Viktor Chebotarev as Substitute Nurse, on an as-needed basis, for the 2022-2023 school year, at the rate of $250.00 per day, effective September 6, 2022. (attachment)

 

2. Employee Transfer/Appointments

 

a. Transfers/Appointments-CST

 

1) Recommend Board ratify Teresa DeLaurentis from appointment as ABA Aide at Dorothy L. Bullock School and return to Associate Aide in the position of Special Ed Aide, remaining at CST/Bullock, at the hourly salary of $15.99, effective September 6, 2022.  This change is based on staff member request. (attachment)

 

2) Recommend Board ratify Lauryn Satchell from J. Harvey Rodgers School as ABA Aide to GHS as Associate Aide in the position of Special Ed Aide at an amended hourly salary of $15.99 per hour, 4.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, effective September 12, 2022.  This change is based on staff member request. (attachment)

 

3) Recommend Board ratify the transfer of the following Part-Time Special Ed Aides from Dorothy L. Bullock School to Thomas E. Bowe Middle School, effective September 6, 2022. (attachment)

 

Felicia Tarnecki

Vasiliki Ofidis

 

b. Transfer-Operations

Recommend Board approval to transfer Jose Heredia from Dorothy L. Bullock School to Thomas E. Bowe Middle School.  Transfer date to be determined based on hiring of additional staff. (attachment)

 

3. Assignments

4. Contracts

5. Miscellaneous

6. Legal

 

a. Settlement Agreement & Release

Recommend Board approval of the Settlement Agreement & Release between Employee #5335 and the Glassboro Board of Education. (attachment)

 

C. Job Descriptions

D. Public Relations

 

1. Community Affairs Secretary Report – August 2022 (attachment)

 

E. Miscellaneous

 

1. ASD, ESD Monitors / Restorative Justice Facilitators-GHS

Recommend Board approval of all certificated staff members as After-School Detention Monitors, Evening School Detention Monitors, and Restorative Justice Facilitators at GHS, on an as-needed basis, for the 2022-2023 school year at the contracted hourly rate of $38.11. This is included in the budget. (attachment)

 

2. 2022-2023 Substitute Nurses

Recommend Board ratify reappointment of the following individuals as Substitute Nurses, on an as-needed basis, for the 2022-2023 school year at the rate of $250.00 per day.

 

 

3. 2022-2023 Miscellaneous Pay Rate Schedule

Recommend Board ratify the Miscellaneous Pay Rate Schedule for the 2022-2023 school year effective July 1, 2022. (attachment)

 

4. After-School Detention Monitors-Bullock

Recommend Board approval of the below staff members as After-School Detention Monitors at Dorothy L. Bullock School, on an as-needed rotating basis, for the 2022-2023 school year at the contracted hourly rate of $38.11. This is included in the budget. (attachment)

 

Eric Fifer

Lynn Berman

David Brown

Tammy Belcher

 

5. After-School Detention Monitors-Bowe MS

Recommend Board approval of the below staff members as After-School Detention Monitors at Thomas E. Bowe School, on an as-needed rotating basis, for the 2022-2023 school year at the contracted hourly rate of $38.11. This is included in the budget. (attachment)

 

Jessica Parto

Patricia Nehrbauer

Danielle Fiscella

Brittinee Garcia

 

6. 2022-2023 Co-Curricular Club Advisors

 

a. Recommend Board ratify the following GHS Co-Curricular Advisors for the 2022-2023 school year. (attachment)

 

 

b. Recommend Board ratify the following Thomas E. Bowe Middle School Co-Curricular Advisors for the 2022-2023 school year. (attachment)

 

 

7. 2022-2023 SOA-Use of Paraprofessional Staff

Recommend Board approval of the 2022-2023 Statement of Assurance Regarding the Use of Paraprofessional Staff. (attachment)