May 24, 2023 Lead Report

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Dates: 
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 - 7:00pm
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. Approval of Minutes
 
A. April 26, 2023 Executive Minutes (attachment)
B. April 26, 2023 Public Minutes (attachment)
 
6. President’s Report
 
7. Report of the Superintendent of Schools
 
A. Recognition of the 2022-2023 SGA Representatives, Dr. Mark Silverstein
- Michael Graves, SGA Executive President
- Katryn Keating, SGA Executive Vice-President
 
B. Recognition of the 2022-2023 Governor’s Educators & Educational Services Professionals of the Year, Dr. Mark Silverstein
 
Governor’s Educators of the Year
- Christi Baldissero, J. Harvey Rodgers School
- Emily Gigliotti, Dorothy L. Bullock School
- Jordan Hess, Thomas E. Bowe Middle School
- Gregory Maccarone, Glassboro High School
 
Governor’s Educational Services Professionals of the Year
- Amanda Brice, J. Harvey Rodgers School
- Dondre Reed, Dorothy L. Bullock School
- Kathleen Estes, Thomas E. Bowe Middle School
- Allison Medora, Glassboro High School
 
C. Recognition of the 2022-2023 Service Recognition Program Recipients, Dr. Mark Silverstein
- Secretarial: Elizabeth “Nina” Gomez, J. Harvey Rodgers School
- Operations: Leonard Campbell, Maintenance
- Technology: Patrick Foltyn, Network/Computer Technician
- Transportation: John Madigan, Bus Driver
- Security- Spencer Harden, GHS
 
D. Operations Annual Report, Richard Booth (attachment)
 
8. 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.
 
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
 

GLASSBORO BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING OR WORK SESSION

 
DATE:              May 24, 2023
TIME:               7:00 PM
LOCATION:      Glassboro High Media Center
 
 

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 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:                May 24, 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. 
 
 

1. Administration

 
A. Resignations/Retirements/Leaves of Absence/Rescind Action
 
1. Resignations
 
a. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Kenneth Carver effective May 30, 2023. (attachment)
 
b. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Brittany Basileo effective June 30, 2023. (attachment)
 
c. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Caitlin Clements effective June 30, 2023. (attachment)
 
d. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Anthony Marano effective June 20, 2023. (attachment)
 
e. Recommend Board ratify the resignation of Kesha Johnson effective May 16, 2023. (attachment)
 
f. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Cheron Gamble effective June 30, 2023. (attachment)
 
g. Recommend Board ratify the resignation of Joseph Bell effective May 19, 2023. (attachment)
 
h. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Shannon Brereton effective June 30, 2023. (attachment)
 
2. Revocation of Tenure
3. Dismissal/Suspension
 
a. Suspension/Termination
Recommend Board ratify suspension without pay for Employee #6113 effective May 1, 2023 and approve termination of employment effective May 25, 2023. (attachment)
 
b. Termination
Recommend Board approval for the termination of Employee #5976 effective May 25, 2023. (attachment)
 
c. Suspension
Recommend Board ratify suspension without pay for three (3) days for Employee #4727 effective May 23, 2023. (attachment)
 
4. Leaves of Absence
 
a. Recommend Board approval of the attached May 2023 Leave of Absence list. (attachment)
 
5. Retirement
 
a. Rescinding Retirement
Recommend Board approval to rescind the approval for retirement for Georgette Brown effective September 1, 2023. (attachment)
 
b. Recommend Board approval for the retirement of John Madigan effective June 30, 2023. (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) Music Technology Teacher-GHS
Recommend Board approval of Wilfredo Rodriguez, pending receipt of certification and a positive criminal history background check, as Music Technology Teacher, MA+60 Step 8, at Glassboro High School at an annual salary of $71,281.00 for the 2023-2024 school year, effective August 31, 2023. Mr. Rodriguez is replacing Richard Morrison due to retirement. (attachment)
 
2) ABA Aide-CST/Rodgers
a) Recommend Board approval of Michelle Gordon, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as an ABA Aide at CST/J. Harvey Rodgers School for the 2022-2023 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $15.90 per hour in addition to a $250.00 per month stipend. Start date to be determined. Ms. Gordon is replacing Katherine Katzin due to resignation. (attachment)
 
b) Recommend Board approval for reappointment of Michelle Gordon, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as an ABA Aide at CST/J. Harvey Rodgers School for the 2023-2024 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $15.90 per hour in addition to a $250.00 per month stipend, pending settlement of the GESPA Agreement, effective September 6, 2023.
 
3) Payroll Specialist-Central Office
a) Recommend Board approval of Michael Pipitone, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Payroll Specialist in the Central Office for the 2022-2023 school year at a prorated annual salary of $57,000.00.  Start date to be determined.  Mr. Pipitone is replacing Aileen Ojeda due to resignation. (attachment)
 
b) Recommend Board approval for reappointment of Michael Pipitone, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Payroll Specialist in the Central Office for the 2023-2024 school year at an annual salary of $57,000.00 effective July 1, 2023. 
 
4) Art Teacher-GHS
Recommend Board approval of Shane Davis, pending receipt of certification and a positive criminal history background check, as Art Teacher, MA Step 1, at Glassboro High School at an annual salary of $60,081.00. for the 2023-2024 school year, effective August 31, 2023. Mr. Davis is replacing Christine Abrams due to resignation. (attachment)
 
5) 12-Mo “A” Secretary-Bullock
Recommend Board approval of Alexandra Gredzinski, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as 12-Mo “A” Secretary at Dorothy L. Bullock School for the 2023-2024 school year, Step 1, at an annual salary of $39,222.00, effective July 1, 2023. Ms. Gredzinski is replacing Joan Mannino due to retirement. (attachment)
 
6) Math Teacher-Bowe MS
Recommend Board approval of Erica Quiles, pending receipt of certification and a positive criminal history background check, as Math Teacher, BA Step 1, at Thomas E. Bowe Middle School at an annual salary of $54,481.00 for the 2023-2024 school year, effective August 31, 2023. Ms. Quiles is replacing Thomas Riley due to retirement. (attachment)
 
b. Administration
 
1) Assistant Principal-Bullock
Recommend Board approval of Timothy Hagerty as Assistant Principal at Dorothy L. Bullock School for the 2023-2024 school year, 10.5 months at an annual salary of $90,000.00 effective August 17, 2023.  Mr. Hagerty has been a Teacher in the district since 2013. This is a new position. (attachment)
 
c. Bus Drivers/Bus Aides
 
1) Transportation Aide
a. Recommend Board ratify Alicia Barraco 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 May 15, 2023. (attachment)
 
b. Recommend Board approval for reappointment of Alicia Barraco as a Transportation Aide, 4.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step L1Y1, at a salary rate of $19.46 per hour for the 2023-2024 school year, effective September 6, 2023. (attachment)
 
d. Substitute Bus Drivers and Aides
e. Custodians/Housekeepers/Grounds
 
1) Grounds
a. Recommend Board approval of Anthony Jacobs for a Grounds position for the 2022-2023 school year, Step 1, at a prorated annual salary of $29,447.00.  Start date to be determined.  Mr. Jacobs is replacing Francesco Gullo due to resignation. (attachment)
 
b. Recommend Board approval for reappointment of Anthony Jacobs, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, for a Grounds position for the 2023-2024 school year, Step 1, at an annual salary of $29,447.00, effective July 1, 2023.
 
f. Substitute Custodians/Housekeepers/Grounds
g. Athletics
h. ESS (formerly Source4Teachers) Substitutes
Recommend Board approval of the May 2023 ESS Substitute list. (attachment)
 
i. Other
 
2. Employee Transfer/Appointments
 
a. Custodian
Recommend Board ratify Miguel Olivo from the position of Housekeeper to Custodian due to successful completion of Boiler Operation License, Step 1, at an annual prorated salary of $33,965.00, effective March 23, 2023. (attachment)
 
3. Assignments
4. Contracts
 
a. 2023-2024 Employment Contract-School Business Administrator
Recommend Board approval of the 2023-2024 School Business Administrator Employment Contract for Lisa Ridgway effective July 1, 2023 pursuant to N.J.A.C.6A:23-3.1 as approved by the Executive County Superintendent. (attachment)
 
5. Miscellaneous
6. Legal
 
C. Job Descriptions
 
D. Public Relations
 
1. Community Affairs Secretary Report – April 2023 (attachment)
 
E. Miscellaneous
 
1. Superintendent Authorization
Recommend Board approval for authorization to the Superintendent to offer contracts to staff as needed in consultation with the Board President beginning July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 before the regularly scheduled Board Meetings.
 
2. Class Reimbursement
Recommend Board ratify class reimbursement to Miguel Olivo for a NJ Black Seal Low Pressure Boiler License in the amount of $600.00 effective March 23, 2023.  Required documentation has been submitted. (attachment)
 
3. Change of Foreman Assignment
a. Recommend Board ratify the termination of Brian Douthitt as Maintenance Foreman for the 2022-2023 school year effective December 31, 2022. (attachment)
 
b. Recommend Board ratify Leonard Campbell as Maintenance Foreman for the 2022-2023 school year effective January 1, 2023. (attachment)
 
4. 2023-2024 Department Chairpersons-GHS
Recommend Board approval of the following individuals as GHS Department Chairpersons for the 2023-2024 school year. (attachment)
 
Gregory Maccarone, English/Social Studies
14 teachers
Current rate of pay $1,708.00 +(14 x $51) $714.00 = $2,422.00
 
Janice Rynkiewicz, Math/Science
16 teachers
Current rate of pay $1,708.00 + (16 x $51) $816.00 = $2,524.00
 
Arthur Myers, V&PA
16 teachers
Current rate of pay $1,708.00 + (16 x $51) $816.00 = $2,524.00
 
5. Summer Hours-GPSD Threat Assessment Team/School Safety Specialist
 
a) GPSD Threat Assessment Team
Recommend Board approval of the following GPSD Threat Assessment Team staff members to be compensated for 6.5 hours summer hours each, at $41.00 per hour, to participate in “School-Based Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Training” offered through the NJ Office of School Preparedness and Emergency Planning. (attachment)
 
School Counselor
Marybeth Ragozzino
School Counselor
MollyAnne Stevenson
BCBA/CST
Smriti Keating
School Nurse
Erin Perewiznyk
General Ed Teacher
Suzanne Rutter
Special Ed Teacher
Anthony Corma
 
b. School Safety Specialist
Recommend Board approval of compensation for Yuna Park, up to 38 hours at the rate of $41.00 per hour, to participate in the NJ School Safety Specialist (SSS) certification training and to assist with necessary revision of the District Emergency Plans. (attachment)
 
- 30 hours, School Safety Specialist Academy (7.5 hours each session)
- 8 hours for collaborating with Craig Stephenson on Emergency Plan revisions
 
6. Special Education Extended School Year Staff
Recommend Board approval of the attached list of individuals as Special Education Extended School Year staff from July 11, 2023 to August 4, 2023.  ESS has been contacted to provide additional support as there are not enough Aides to fill the positions.  Some positions, as indicated, will be covered through CRESS, Virtua or other outside contracts. (attachment)
 
7. CPR/AED Class
Recommend Board approval for a mandatory CPR/AED class for one additional Medical Emergency Response Team member, Timothy Hagerty, for the 2022-2023 school year.  The CPR certification for MERT members is mandated under Janet’s Law.  Cost to the district is $41.00. (attachment)
 
8. Summer Employment-Technology
Recommend Board approval of the following individuals, pending a positive criminal history background check, for Technology summer employment effective June 12, 2023 to August 31, 2023, 4 days per week, 4 hours per day at the minimum wage amount of $14.13 per hour.  Both individuals were approved for summer employment last year as GHS students.  They have since graduated.  They will assist with new device distribution, old device collection, and inventory of equipment. (attachment)
 
a. Summer Employment-Technology-Jonathan Orr (attachment)
b. Summer Employment-Technology-Andrew Petrany (attachment)
 
9. Seeds To Success Youth Farm Stand-Student Workers
Recommend Board approval of the following GHS students to work the Seeds To Success Youth Farm Stand beginning July 5, 2023 through August 3, 2023, 5 weeks, 4 hours per day, 3 days per week at the minimum wage rate of $14.13 per hour. (attachment)
 
Connor Hallahan
Ezegoziri Ufomba
Kevin Adams
Talan Raymond
Eric Zheng
Jayden DiPasquale
Kristal Kauffman
 
 
10. Summer Enrichment Program Staff
Recommend Board approval of the following Summer Enrichment Program staff from July 10, 2023, to August 3, 2023, Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 11:30 am. The program will be held at Dorothy L. Bullock School for students in grades K-5 and at Thomas E. Bowe Middle School for students in grades 6-8. The Summer Enrichment Program will run 4 days per week, 3 hours per day with 1 administrator and a maximum of 16 teachers to service students in grades K through 8.  Teachers will receive 3 hours of prep time at the beginning of the program for planning and family outreach. Teachers will be paid up to 3.5 hours each day at the rate of $41.00 per hour to allow for time for arrival and dismissal procedures.. Funding is through ESSER III and Title I. (attachment)
 
Administrator
Amy Masso-Ferrer
Teachers – Grades K-5
Katherine Burt
Ilisa Noble
Carl Aird
Susan Avis
Eric Fifer
Kimberly Sims
Samantha Vicario
Emily Gigliotti
TBD- Kindergarten
TBD-Kindergarten
TBD-Grade 1
Jessica Schofield (ESS LTS)
Teachers – Grades 6-8
Andrea Locastro
Rebecca Metelow-Stretch
Matthew Schwarz
Christopher Wood
Substitutes
Jennifer Alleman
 
11. Loss of Prep-GHS
Recommend Board approval for compensation to Susan Powers for preparing and grading coursework for 6 additional courses at the daily rate of $26.67 per day ($40/Hr x 0.6667 Hrs) in accordance with the prep period of the GHS schedule.  This request is due to the resignation of Joseph Bell. (attachment)
 

2. Operations

 
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. Bus Evacuation Drills-Spring 2023
Recommend Board approval of the Spring 2023 Bus Evacuation Drills. (attachment)
 
a. Bus Evacuation Drill Reports (attachment)
 
D. Budget Recommendations/Grants
 
1. Recommend Board approval of the following Reports per attachments:
a. Warrant Account Bill List May 2023 (attachment)
b. Handwritten Check List April 1-30, 2023 (attachment)
c. Board Secretary’s Report April 2023 (attachment)
d. Revenue Report April 2023 (attachment)
e. Treasurer’s Report April 2023 (attachment)
f. Food Service Profit & Loss April 2023 (attachment)
 
Board Secretary’s Reports in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of April 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 April 2023.  The Treasurer’s Reports and Secretary’s Reports are in agreement for the month of April 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 April 2023. (attachment)
 
E. Resolutions/Contracted Services
 
1. Policies/Regulations
a. Recommend Board approval of the first reading of the following policies/regulations. (attachment)
 
1.
Policy 2520
Instructional Supplies
2.
Regulation 2520
Instructional Supplies
3.
Policy 5305
Health Services Personnel
4.
Policy 5308
Student Health Records
5.
Regulation 5310
Health Services
6.
Policy 6112
Reimbursement of Federal and Other Grant
Expenditures
7.
Regulation 6115.01
Federal Awards/Funds Internal Controls-Allowability of Costs
8.
Policy 6115.04
Federal Funds-Duplication of Benefits
9.
Policy 6311
Contracts for Goods or Services Funded by Federal Grants
 
 
b. Recommend Board approval of the second reading and adoption of the following policies/ regulations. (attachment)
 
1.
ByLaw 0144
Board Member Orientation & Training
2.
Policy 3217
Use of Corporal Punishment
3.
Policy 4217
Use of Corporal Punishment
4.
Policy 7440
School District Security
5.
Policy 9140
Citizens Advisory Committee
 
2. 2023-2024 Medical/Dental Premium Rates
 
a. 2023-2024 Medical Premium Rates
Recommend Board approval of the 2023-2024 school year renewal premium rates.
 
AmeriHealth PPO
 
2023-2024
2022-2023
Increase
Single
$1,214.00
$1,172.00
$  42.00
Parent/Child
$2,401.00
$2,318.00
$  83.00
Adult/Couple
$2,547.00
$2,459.00
$  88.00
Family
$3,153.00
$3,044.00
$109.00
 
AmeriHealth PPO 10 RX Plan
 
2023-2024
2022-2023
Increase
Single
$162.00
$158.00
$  4.00
Parent/Child
$320.00
$313.00
$  7.00
Adult
$340.00
$332.00
$  8.00
Family
$421.00
$411.00
$10.00
 
AmeriHealth PPO HDHP
 
2023-2024
2022-2023
Increase
Single
$  958.00
$  925.00
$33.00
Parent/Child
$1,896.00
$1,830.00
$66.00
Adult
$2,011.00
$1,941.00
$70.00
Family
$2,491.00
$2,405.00
$86.00
 
AmeriHealth PPO Educators Plan
 
2023-2024
2022-2023
Increase
Single
$1,171.00
$1,130.00
$   41.00
Parent/Child
$2,313.00
$2,233.00
$   80.00
Adult
$2,453.00
$2,368.00
$  85.00
Family
$3,038.00
$2,933.00
$105.00
 
AmeriHealth PPO RX Educators Plan/GSP Plan
 
2023-2024
2022-2023
Increase
Single
$141.00
$138.00
$3.00
Parent/Child
$281.00
$274.00
$7.00
Adult
$298.00
$291.00
$7.00
Family
$369.00
$360.00
$9.00
 
AmeriHealth Garden State Plan
 
2023-2024
2022-2023
Increase
Single
$1,135.00
$1,096.00
$  39.00
Parent/Child
$2,244.00
$2,166.00
$  78.00
Adult
$2,380.00
$2,297.00
$  83.00
Family
$2,947.00
$2,845.00
$102.00
 
b. 2023-2024 Dental Premium Rates
Recommend Board approval of the 2023-2024 school year renewal premium rates. (attachment)
 
Horizon Choice Dental
 
2023-2024
2022-2023
Increase
Single
$21.42
$21.42
$-0-
Parent/Child
$52.09
$52.09
$-0-
Couple
$52.09
$52.09
$-0-
Family
$56.44
$56.44
$-0-
 
Horizon Option Dental
 
2023-2024
2022-2023
Increase
Single
$  39.39
$  39.39
$-0-
Parent/Child
$  95.64
$  95.64
$-0-
Couple
$  95.64
$  95.64
$-0-
Family
$103.63
$103.63
$-0-
 
c. 2023 Benefits Renewal Package (attachment)
 
3. Resolution/Purchasing-State Contracts
Recommend Board approval of the attached annual Resolution requesting approval to utilize State Contracts when it is advantageous for the district. (attachment)
 
4. GovDeals Auction
Recommend Board approval to auction and/or dispose of obsolete facilities equipment.  All items will be listed on GovDeals for auction. (attachment)
 
Vehicle #  B2  1998 Chevy Dodge Truck
Vehicle #  B3  1999 Dodge Pick-up
Vehicle # B28 1999 Sterling Dump Truck 
 
5. 2023-2024 Tax Levy Payment Schedule
Recommend Board approval of the Tax Levy Payment Schedule for the 2023-2024 school year. (attachment)
 
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. State Security Visit Update 04-24-23, Craig Stephenson (attachment)
b. Placeholders-OPS
1) 2023-2024 Nutri Serve Renewal Contract
2) Pricing-Breakfast, Lunch, Adult Meals
 

3. Instruction

 
A. Grants/Assessments/Curriculum/Workshops/Professional Development
 
1. Grants
 
a. NJDOE/Rutgers Comprehensive School Mental Health Coaching & Support Grant
Recommend Board ratify submission of the NJDOE/Rutgers Comprehensive School Mental Health Coaching & Support Grant.  This is a comprehensive grant open to all districts in NJ.  The district has applied for this 3-year technical assistants project for Dorothy L. Bullock School.  It will include formal assessment of current mental health supports, identify areas of strength and develop a plan for improvements, cost-free intensive training and assistants to meet planned needs, assistance in administration of school mental health screeners and support to develop implementation and sustain comprehensive school mental health.  There is no cost to the district. (attachment)
 
b. NJDOE School Based Mental Health Grant
Recommend Board ratify submission of the NJDOE School Based Mental Health Grant submitted through EWEG. This is a competitive grant open to 203 districts in NJ.  Schools were identified for having a disproportionate ratio of students to mental health providers.  Submission was made for this 5-year grant project with the intent to increase the mental health staffing to allow for a 25% increase in student mental health services.  The proposal included hiring a School Counselor for Dorothy L. Bullock School, a Social Worker (counseling and parent/ community liaison), connection to Rowan University mental health preparation programs for an increase in internship opportunities across the fields across the district, mental health training focus for the district, refinement of NJTSS process and the initiation of a Mental Health Academy at GHS. (attachment)
 
2. Title I Staff
3. Assessments
4. Curriculum
 
a. District Curriculum Technology Committee
Recommend Board ratify the 2022-2023 District Curriculum Technology Committee members to include Amy Stewart from GHS, effective May 23, 2023. Ms. Stewart was omitted from the  original list. (attachment)
 
5. Professional Development/Workshops
a. Recommend Board approval of the attached professional development/ workshops. (attachment)
 
b. AVID Training
Recommend Board approval to reimburse Amy  Stewart to attend AVID training in Baltimore, MD on July 17, 2023 to July 19, 2023.  Costs are approximate and are covered up to state and federal travel guidelines by Title II funds. (attachment)
 
Hotel
$274.00 ($137 x 2 nights, plus taxes and fees)
Meals
$51.75 X2 days, $69.00 X1 day
Parking
TBD
Mileage
$92.12 (98 miles x2 x 0.47 per mile)
Tolls
TBD
Total
$538.62 (approximate)
 
B. Field Experiences/Enrollment
 
1. Field Experience
 
a. Stockton University-Shadowing
Recommend Board approval for Stockton University graduate student, Victoria DiCicco, to shadow Corey Grisi as a school-based speech/language pathologist for one day at J. Harvey Rodgers School between May 30, 2023 and June 1, 2023. (attachment)
 
b. Rowan University-Practicum
Recommend Board ratify the following Rowan student for Practicum at Thomas E. Bowe Middle School from May 9, 2023 to June 14, 2023 for a total of 25 hours. (attachment)
 
Student
Teacher
Grade
Keri Setaro
Andrea LoCastro
6
 
c. Rowan University-Clinical Practice
Recommend Board approval of the following Rowan University students for Clinical Practice placement. (attachment)
 
September 5, 2023 to December 13, 2023
January 12, 2024 to May 3, 2024
Student
Staff Member
Location
Gracie Mills
Dustin Dapp
GHS
Steven Mendoza
Brittany Cox
GHS
Jordan Fraraccio
Jacqueline Applegate
Bullock
 
September 5, 2023 to October 27, 2023
March 11, 2024 to May 3, 2024
Student
Staff Member
Location
Robert Stashek
Stephen Belh
Bowe Middle School
 
October 31, 2023 to December 13, 2023
January 16, 2024 to March 11, 2024
Student
Staff Member
Location
Robert Stashek
Richard Brattelli
Bullock
 
 
2. Enrollment/ADA (attachment)
 
C. Testing
 
D. Special Education/Other Student Issues
 
1. Salem County Special Services School District Agreement
Recommend Board approval to contract with Salem County Special Services School District, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 to provide related services on an as-needed basis to Glassboro School District students.  Fee schedule attached. (attachment)
 
2. Professional Medical Staffing LLC Agreement
Recommend Board approval to contract with Professional Medical Staffing LLC, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, to provide substitute school nurses on an as-needed basis at the following rates. (attachment)
 
RN - $54.00/Hour
LPN - $48.00/Hour
 
3. Cross Country Clinical & Educational Services, Inc. Agreement
Recommend Board approval to contract with Cross Country Clinical & Educational Services, Inc. for Child Study Team services on an as-needed basis for the 2023-2024 school year.  Fee schedule attached. (attachment)
 
4. Amended Acenda Integrated Health MOU
Recommend Board approval of the Amended Memorandum of Understanding Addendum with Acenda Integrated Health extending the contract through August 31, 2023. (attachment)
 
5. OOD Placement-Student ID #23-09
Recommend Board ratify payment to Vineland School District for 2022-2023 tuition for Student ID #23-09 effective March 9, 2023.  This student attends the Vineland School District under McKinney-Vento status.  Cost to the district is $8,542.60. (attachment)
 
6. OOD Placement-Student ID #23-10
Recommend Board ratify payment to Washington Township School District for 2022-2023 tuition for Student ID #23-10 effective March 9, 2023.  This student attends the Washington Township School District under McKinney-Vento status.  Cost to the district is $6,170.31. (attachment)
 
E. Athletics
 
F. Miscellaneous
 
1. 2023-2024 Comprehensive Equity Plan SOA
Recommend Board approval of the 2023-2024 Comprehensive Equity Plan (CEP) Statement of Assurance.  The implementation of the current CEP will be extended by one year upon submission of the completed CEP Statement of Assurance.  As noted in the NJDOE broadcast of February 22, 2023, the district may extend the implementation of the current CEP by one year through submission of the 2023-2024 CEP Statement of Assurance. (attachment)
 
2. CITRS
Recommend Board approval for the adoption of the CITRS Mission Statement, Shared Vision, Core Values, and Strategic Code of Conduct. (attachment)
 
a. CITRS-Mission Statement (attachment)
b. CITRS-Shared Vision (attachment)
c. CITRS-Core Values (attachment)
d. CITRS-Strategic Code of Conduct (attachment)
 
3. Gary Cobb Visitation
Recommend Board ratify Gary Cobb to visit the district in the GHS Media Center on May 18, 2023.  Mr. Cobb is a former Philadelphia Eagle and current sports analyst.  He will speak about his career, experience, and story on behalf of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. (attachment)
 
4. Challenge Day-GHS/Bowe Middle School
Recommend Board approval for Challenge Day to take place at Glassboro High School on November 6, 2023 and Thomas E. Bowe Middle School on November 7, 2023.  Cost to the district is $7,800.00 to be funded through Title IV funds.
 
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. GPSD Behavioral Threat Assessment Forms
a. 2022-2023 GPSD Behavioral Threat Assessment Teams (attachment)
b. SIGMA School Behavioral Threat Assessment Management Training:
    Worksheet for Screening Exercise (attachment)
c. SIGMA K-12 Threat Assessment Case Worksheet (attachment)
6. Challenge Day Coordinator’s Handbook (attachment)
7. District & School HIB Grade Report
8. Adding Letter Grades to 3rd Grade Report Card
9. 2021-2022 HIB Grade Report (attachment)
 
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