February 22, 2023 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. January 18, 2023 Executive Minutes (attachment)

B. January 18, 2023 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. Recognition of J. Harvey Rodgers Students “Showing Fortitude” During January 2023, Melanie Sweeney (attachment)

 

 

B. CBI Recognition of Community Partnerships, Catherine Torbik

Recognition of Glassboro High School’s Community Based Instruction Program Recognizing Community Partnerships supporting worksite placements for students, providing them with skills and training to support positive post-secondary outcomes. (attachment)

 

- The Craft Room presented by Maddy McKinney

- Cookie Munchers presented by Talan Raymond

- Ben’s Barber Shop presented by Devon Jackson

- Chartwell Food Services presented by Kristal Kauffman

- Dorothy L. Bullock Elementary School Main office present by Ryan Thomas

 

C. District Partnership Presentation, Dr. Mark Silverstein (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:              February 22, 2023

TIME:               7:00 PM

LOCATION:      Glassboro High School Media Center

 

 

 

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 20, 2022 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:                February 22, 2023

Time:                6:00 PM

Location:           Glassboro High School Room A103

 

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. Resignations/Retirements/Leaves of Absence/Rescind Action

1. Resignations

 

a. Recommend Board ratify the resignation of Kyle Estes effective January 19, 2023. (attachment)

 

b. Recommend Board ratify the resignation of Desiree Belabbas effective February 3, 2023. (attachment)

 

c. Recommend Board ratify the resignation of Katherine Katzin effective February 1, 2023. (attachment)

 

d. Recommend Board ratify the resignation of Carleigh Davis effective February 20, 2023. (attachment)

 

e. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Jay Mattox effective March 15, 2023. (attachment)

 

f. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Anna Marie Santore effective March 1, 2023. (attachment)

 

g. Recommend Board ratify the resignation of Dana Wilson effective February 16, 2023. (attachment)

 

2. Revocation of Tenure

3. Dismissal/Suspension

 

a. Suspension-Employee #4281

Recommend Board ratify a 3-day Suspension without pay for Employee #4281 effective February 16, 2023 through February 21, 2023. (attachment)

 

4. Leaves of Absence

 

a. Recommend Board approval of the attached February 2023 Leave of Absence list. (attachment)

 

5. Retirement

 

a. Recommend Board approval for the retirement of Georgette Brown effective September 1, 2023. (attachment)

 

b. Recommend Board approval for the retirement of Luz Colon effective June 30, 2023. (attachment)

 

6. Reduction in Force

7. Increment Withholding

 

8. Rescind Action

 

a. Transportation Aide

Recommend Board ratify rescinding the offer of employment to  Carley Cann as a Transportation Aide, 4.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step L1Y1, at a salary rate of $18.86 per hour for the 2022-2023 school year. (attachment)

 

b. 1:1 Aide, CST/Bowe Middle School

Recommend Board ratify rescinding the offer of employment to Chelsea Bittle as 1:1 Aide at CST/Thomas E. Bowe Middle School, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at the rate of $15.99 per hour, for the 2022-2023 school year. (attachment)

 

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) 2022-2023 Alternative Evening High School Science Teacher

Recommend Board ratify Charles Adams as Alternative Evening High School Science Teacher, at the rate of $40.00 per hour for the 2022-2023 school year effective February 15, 2023.  Mr. Adams is replacing Joseph Bell. (attachment)

 

2) Science Teacher-Thomas E. Bowe Middle School

Recommend Board approval of Stacy Smith, pending receipt of certification within 60 days of BOE approval, completion of 50 hours of a CE Education Preparation Program, and a positive criminal history background check, as Science Teacher, BA Step 1, at Thomas E. Bowe School at an annual prorated salary of $53,072.00 for the 2022-2023 school year.  Start date to be determined.  Ms. Smith is replacing Denise Barr due to resignation. (attachment)

 

3) 1:1 Aide-GHS

Recommend Board approval of Gabriella Hernandez, pending a positive criminal history background check, as an Associate Aide at CST/GHS in the position of 1:1 Aide for the 2022-2023 school year, 5.5 hours per day, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, Step 1, at a rate of $15.99 per hour.  Start date to be determined.  Ms. Hernandez is replacing Lauryn Satchell due to resignation. (attachment)

 

4) Special Education Teacher-Dorothy L. Bullock School

Recommend Board approval of Jose Cardona, pending receipt of certification and a positive criminal history background check, as Special Education Teacher, MA Step 1, at Dorothy L. Bullock School at an annual prorated salary of $58,672.00 for the 2022-2023 school year.  Start date to be determined.  Mr. Cardona will serve as a Substitute Teacher prior to receipt of certification and criminal history results.  He is replacing Anastasia Sorkin due to resignation. (attachment)

 

b. Administration

c. Bus Drivers/Bus Aides

 

1) Transportation Aide

Recommend Board ratify Cassandra Williams as a Transportation Aide, 4.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step L1Y1, at a salary rate of $18.86 per hour for the 2022-2023 school year, effective January 24, 2023. (attachment)

 

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 February 2023 ESS Substitute list. (attachment)

 

i. Other

 

2. Employee Transfer/Appointments

3. Assignments

 

a. Assignment Change-CST

Recommend Board approval to amend the assignment of Tameeka Outtene from ABA Aide to Associate Aide in the position of Shared 2:1 Special Ed Aide, remaining at CST/Dorothy L. Bullock School 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, effective February 23, 2023. (attachment)

 

4. Contracts

 

a. Revised Contract

Recommend Board ratify the Employment Contract for Tyler Monaco,  Art Teacher at Thomas E. Bowe School, pending receipt of certification, from BA+15 Step 1 to BA Step 1 for the 2022-2023 school year at an annual prorated salary of $53,072.00.  Start date to be determined.

 

5. Miscellaneous

6. Legal

 

a. Settlement Agreement

Recommend Board approval of the attached Settlement Agreement with Employee #4375. (attachment)

 

C. Job Descriptions

 

1. Job Description-Supervisor of Human Resources

Recommend Board approval of the Job Description for Supervisor of Human Resources pending approval from the Gloucester County Office of Education. (attachment)

 

2. Job Description-Assistant Business Administrator

Recommend Board approval of the Job Description for Assistant Business Administrator pending approval from the Gloucester County Office of Education. (attachment)

 

D. Public Relations

 

1. Community Affairs Secretary Report – January 2023 (attachment)

 

E. Miscellaneous

 

1. Course Reimbursement

Recommend Board approval for tuition reimbursement to the following staff members for courses taken during the Fall 2022 semester.  All required paperwork has been submitted. (attachment)

 

 

2. 2022-2023 Foremen

Recommend Board ratify the following staff members as Foremen for the 2022-2023 school year to be paid $2,300.00 (50% to be paid in December; the remaining 50% in June) effective July 1, 2022. (attachment)

 

 

 

3. Change of Foreman Assignment

a. Recommend Board ratify the termination of Anthony Marano as Night Foreman at Thomas E. Bowe Middle School for the 2022-2023 school year effective February 1, 2023. (attachment)

 

b. Recommend Board ratify Miguel Olivo as Night Foreman at Thomas E. Bowe Middle School effective February 1, 2023. (attachment)

 

4. 2022-2023 Spring Athletic Coaches

Recommend Board approval of the following 2022-2023 Spring Athletic Coaches. (attachment)

 

March 13, 2023 through June 11, 2023

 

March 16, 2023 through June 11, 2023

 

5. 2022-2023 Co-Curricular Clubs- Bullock

Recommend Board ratify the following Dorothy L. Bullock School Co-Curricular Advisors for the 2022-2023 school year. (attachment)

 

 

6. Substitute Rate Addendum-ESS

Recommend Board ratify the per diem ESS Substitute rate for Kelley Wheat, Long-Term Substitute Teacher, effective January 27, 2023 to $313.00 full-day and $156.50 half-day. January 27, 2023 reflects the 21^st day of employment in this position; the discretionary rate is due to outstanding performance. (attachment)

 

7. CST Aide Training Compensation

Recommend Board ratify compensation to the following CST Aides to attend one-half day training specific to job duties in the self-contained classroom.  Training will be completed the morning of the February 17, 2023 in-service to allow teachers to attend training together.  Cost to the district not to exceed $500.00. (attachment)

 

 

8. Merit Pay Award

Recommend Board approval of a one-time merit pay award to Richard Booth, Buildings & Grounds Supervisor for service to the district above-and-beyond normal work expectations in the amount of $5,000.00. (attachment)

 

9. Change of Degree and/or Salary Status

Recommend Board ratify amending the change of degree and/or salary status for Nicholas Tarasevich from BA+30 to MA+15.  After reviewing records, it is recommended that the change be effective February 1, 2023. (attachment)

 

10. Superintendent’s Mid-Year Evaluation

Recommend Board approval of the Superintendent’s Mid-Year Evaluation for the 2022-2023 school year.

 

 

 

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

 

D. Budget Recommendations/Grants

 

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

a. Warrant Account Bill List February 2023 (attachment)

b. Handwritten Check List January 1-31, 2023 (attachment)

c. Board Secretary’s Report January 2023 (attachment)

d. Revenue Report January 2023 (attachment)

e. Treasurer’s Report January 2023 (attachment)

f. Food Service Profit & Loss January 2023 (attachment)

g. Food Service Dashboard January 2023 (attachment)

 

Board Secretary’s Reports in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of January 2023.  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 January 2023.  The Treasurer’s Reports and Secretary’s Reports are in agreement for the month of January 2023.

 

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 January 2023. (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. Camden County Educational Services Commission-General Services Contract/Price List

Recommend Board approval of the attached Camden County Educational Services Commission-General Services Contract/Price List Resolution for the 2022-2023 school year. (attachment)

 

3. 2021-2022 Annual Audit

a. Recommend Board approval of the 2021-2022 Annual Audit Resolution.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education does hereby accept the annual audit for the 2021-22 school year, as submitted by the district’s auditor and filed with  the New Jersey Department of Education.  The audit report is included in the financial section of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. (attachment)

 

b. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

Recommend Board approval of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (CAFR) for the Year Ended June 30, 2022. (attachment)

 

c. Auditor’s Mgt. Report on Administrative Findings/Financial Compliance & Performance

Recommend Board approval of the Auditor’s Mgt. Report on Administrative Findings/Financial Compliance & Performance for the Year Ended June 30, 2022. (attachment)

 

d. Corrective Action Plan

Recommend Board approval of the Annual CAFR Corrective Action Plan for the Year Ended June 30, 2022. (attachment)

 

4. Surplus Items-Buses

Recommend Board approval to auction the following surplus items utilizing GovDeals. (attachment)

 

Bus #1   2006 International, 175,000 miles, vin# 4DRBUAAP26A266438

Bus #3   2007 International, 161,000 miles, vin# 4DRBUAAP46A266439

Bus #8   2007 International, 181,000 miles, vin# 4DRBUAAP66A258553

Bus #11 2007 International, 193,000 miles, vin# 4DRBUAAP46A295102

Bus #15 2007 International, 189,000 miles, vin# 4DRBUAAP26A258337

Bus #38 2007 International, 148,000 miles, vin# 4DRBUAAP06A266440

 

5. Referendum Resolution

Recommend Board approval of the attached Referendum Resolution authorizing the submission of other Capital Project documents to the New Jersey Department of Education. (attachment)

 

6. ZeroEyes Security

Recommend Board approval of the attached Resolution for Professional Services with ZeroEyes Security. (attachment)

 

Vendor: ZeroEyes, Inc.

Service: Weapon Detection Service/Software

Amount: $51,500.00 per year

 

F. Informational – Reports/Articles/Miscellaneous

 

1. Reports

a. Maintenance Report (attachment)

b. Security Drill Report (attachment)

c. Facility Request Report (attachment)

d.  IT Report (attachment)

 

2. Articles

3. Miscellaneous

 

 

A. Grants/Assessments/Curriculum/Workshops/Professional Development

 

1. Grants

 

a. GEF Grant

Recommend Board approval for the submission of the Glassboro Education Foundation Grant for the 2022-2023 school year as follows. (attachment)

 

“Advancing Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) Education from Glassboro’s Classrooms to the Real World.” Glassboro High School

Joseph Bell & Susan Powers

$4,176.29

 

2. Title I Staff

3. Assessments

4. Curriculum

 

a. 2022-2023 Amended Curriculum Committee Member

Recommend Board approval to amend the following 2022-2023 Science Fair Curriculum Committee Facilitator at a stipend amount of $550.00 through district funds. Facilitators for Music, Nurses, World Language, and Science Fair Committees currently receive a $550 stipend through district funds.  Mission Statements are also attached. (attachment)

 

 

5. Professional Development/Workshops

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

 

b. National Association of Professional Development Schools

Recommend Board approval for Suzanne Rutter and Victoria Toczylowski to attend the National Association of Professional Development Schools on March 23-25, 2023 in Jacksonville, FL to include the following. Cost covered by Title II funds. (attachment)

 

Hotel: $636.00 (4-night stay for two people, per diem rate for FL plus taxes and fees)

Flights: $454.00 (flight to Jacksonville, FL per person)

Meals: $310.50 (maximum per person for 2 days @ $51.75 and 3 days @ $69.00 per diem rate)

Mileage: $25.00 (approximate)

Total: $2,190.00 (approximate)

 

B. Field Experiences/Enrollment

 

1. Field Experience

 

a. Rowan University-HEP Junior Field Experience

Recommend Board approval for the following Rowan University students to do HPE Junior Field Experience at Thomas E. Bowe Middle School. (attachment)

 

March 22, 29, 2023

April 5, 19, 26, 2023.

 

2. Enrollment/ADA (attachment)

 

C. Testing

 

1. MAP Data Presentation-Winter 2023 (attachment)

 

D. Special Education/Other Student Issues

 

1. Early Dismissal-Prom-GHS

Recommend Board approval to allow only those students attending Prom on Friday, May 12, 2023, to be dismissed after Sixth Block.  Requests will only be granted with written approval from the student’s legal parent/guardian.  Transportation will not be provided as the district will be operating on a full-day schedule. (attachment)

 

2. OOD Placement-Student ID #20-02

Recommend Board approval of out-of-district placement for Student ID #20-02 at the Bancroft Severe Behavior Day Program effective February 27, 2023.  Cost to the district is $1,650.00 per day up to 16 weeks. (attachment)

 

3. OOD Placement-Student ID #23-06

Recommend Board ratify out-of-district placement for Student ID #23-06 at Bankbridge effective February 6, 2023.  Cost to the district is $21,428.00. (attachment)

 

4. OOD Placement-Student ID #23-07

Recommend Board ratify out-of-district placement for Student ID #23-07 at Washington Township Board of Education effective December 6, 2022.  This student is attending under McKinney-Vento.  Cost to the district is $11,602.00. (attachment)

 

5. OOD Placement-Student ID #20-08

Recommend Board ratify a change of program for out-of-district placement Student ID #20-08 at Bankbridge, increasing annual tuition from $41,850.00 to $42,895.00 for the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year.  This is an increase of $1,045.00. (attachment)

 

6. Camden County Educational Services Commission

Recommend Board ratify contracting with Camden County Educational Services Commission (CCESC) for transportation of DCP&P and McKinney-Vento eligible students effective January 23, 2023.  Price list is attached. (attachment)

 

7. Commission For The Blind Services

           

a. Recommend Board ratify Commission for the Blind Level 1 services for Student ID #17-22 from September 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.  Cost to the district is $2,200.00. (attachment)

 

b. Recommend Board ratify Commission for the Blind Level 1 services for Student ID #21-02 from September 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.  Cost to the district is $2,200.00. (attachment)

 

c. Recommend Board ratify Commission for the Blind Level 1 services for Student ID #22-02 from September 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.  Cost to the district is $2,200.00. (attachment)

 

d. Recommend Board ratify Commission for the Blind Level 1 services for Student ID #48394 from September 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.  Cost to the district is $2,200.00. (attachment)

 

E. Athletics

 

F. Miscellaneous

 

1. NJDOE Equivalency Application

Recommend Board approval of the New Jersey Department of Education Equivalency Application.  The district is seeking to use the in-house MAP benchmark test rather than the NJSLA as an “alternate means” to achieve proficiency.  The NWEA MAP test is a nationally normed, highly regarded assessment that the district has used since 2019. (attachment)

 

G. Informational

 

1. HIB Report (attachment)

2. Suspensions (attachment)

3. Board Reports

a. Rodgers (attachment)

b. Bullock (attachment)

c. Bowe MS (attachment)

d. GHS/GHS Guidance/Athletics (attachment)

e. AEHS (attachment)

f. Rodgers Guidance (attachment)

g. Bullock Guidance (attachment)

h. Bowe MS Guidance (attachment)

i. CST (attachment)

4. Chief Academic Officer Report (attachment)

5. Grant Application Support Letter-Acenda Integrated Health (attachment)

6. CBI Action Plan in Partnership with Rutgers Boggs Center (attachment)

7. Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Justification 2022-2023 (attachment)

8. SEMI Action Plan for County Submission (attachment)

a. Glassboro SEMI Action Plan-February 2023 (attachment)

9. Watershed Project (attachment)

10. 2022-2023 NJ Middle School Risk & Protective Factors Survey (attachment)

11. District February 17, 2023 In-Service Agendas

a. J. Harvey Rodgers School (attachment)

b. Dorothy L. Bullock School (attachment)

c. Thomas E. Bowe Middle School (attachment)

d. Glassboro High School (attachment)