June 15, 2023 Agenda

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Dates: 
Thursday, June 15, 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. May 24, 2023 Executive Minutes (attachment)
B. May 24, 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
 
A. Recognition of 2022-2023 Retirees, Dr. Mark Silverstein
 
Mary Aruffo
Teacher
22 Years
Joan Beebe
Teacher
26 Years
Marlene Bundridge
Bus Driver
18 Years
Elizabeth Calvo
School Secretary
25 Years
Luz Colon
Transp. Aide/Sub Custodian
25 Years
Georg DeGarmo
Grounds
39 Years
Lora Krick
School Psychologist
36 Years
John Madigan
Bus Driver
25 Years
Joan Mannino
School Secretary
21 Years
Richard Morrison
Teacher
26 Years
Thomas Riley
Teacher
43 Years
Ahmed Shire
Security Aide
22 Years
Cynthia Wiggins
Teacher
32 Years
 
8. Report of the Superintendent of Schools
 
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:              June 15, 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:                June 15, 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 Victoria Tatulli effective June 30, 2023. (attachment)
 
b. Recommend Board approval to amend the resignation date of Anthony Marano from June 20, 2023 to June 30, 2023. (attachment)
 
c. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Donna Blake effective June 30, 2023. (attachment)
 
d. Recommend Board ratify the resignation of Anthony Jacobs effective June 12, 2023. (attachment)
 
e. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Christian Albadine effective August 18, 2023. (attachment)
 
2. Revocation of Tenure
3. Dismissal/Suspension
 
a. Termination-Employee #6135
Recommend Board approval for the termination of Employee #6135 effective immediately. (attachment)
 
4. Leaves of Absence
 
a. Recommend Board approval of the attached June 2023 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) Grade 1 Teacher-Bullock
Recommend Board approval of Alyssa Lombardi, pending certification clearance from the NJ Department of Education and a positive criminal history background check, as Grade 1 Teacher at Dorothy L. Bullock School for the 2023-2024 school year, BA Step 1, at an annual salary of $54,481.00, effective August 31, 2023.  This is a new position. (attachment)
 
2) Grade 3 Teacher-Bullock
Recommend Board approval of Jessica Schofield, pending certification clearance from the NJ Department of Education, transcripts, and a positive criminal history background check, as Grade 3 Teacher at Dorothy L. Bullock School for the 2023-2024 school year, BA+30 Step 1, at an annual salary of $57,281.00, effective August 31, 2023.  Ms. Schofield is replacing Meghan Thelen due to assignment change. (attachment)
 
3) Preschool Teacher-Rodgers
Recommend Board approval of Gianna Canal, pending certification clearance from the NJ Department of Education and a positive criminal history background check, as Preschool Teacher at J. Harvey Rodgers School for the 2023-2024 school year, BA Step 4, at an annual salary of $56,231.00, effective August 31, 2023.  This is a new position. (attachment)
 
4) Kindergarten Teacher-Rodgers
Recommend Board approval of Kelley Wheat, pending certification clearance from the NJ Department of Education and a positive criminal history background check, as Kindergarten Teacher at J. Harvey Rodgers School for the 2023-2024 school year, MA Step 1, at an annual salary of $60,081.00, effective August 31, 2023.  Ms. Wheat is replacing Mary Aruffo due to retirement. (attachment)
 
5) LLD Teacher-Bullock
Recommend Board approval of Amy Walsh, pending certification clearance from the NJ Department of Education and a positive criminal history background check, as LLD Teacher at Dorothy L. Bullock School for the 2023-2024 school year, MA Step 4, at an annual salary of $61,831.00, effective August 31, 2023.  Ms. Walsh is replacing Cynthia Wiggins due to retirement. (attachment)
 
6) Preschool Teacher-Rodgers
Recommend Board approval of Amanda Belko, pending certification clearance from the NJ Department of Education and a positive criminal history background check, as Preschool Teacher at J. Harvey Rodgers School for the 2023-2024 school year, BA+15 Step 2, at an annual salary of $56,381.00, effective August 31, 2023.  Ms. Belko is replacing Denise Davis due to resignation. (attachment)
 
7) Part-Time Drama Teacher-GHS
Recommend Board approval of Maggie O’Connor, pending certification clearance from the NJ Department of Education and a positive criminal history background check, as Part-Time Drama Teacher at GHS for the 2023-2024 school year, MA Step 1, at an annual salary of $30,041.00, with benefits, effective August 31, 2023.  Ms. O’Connor is replacing Victoria Tatulli due to resignation. (attachment)
 
8) Grade 1 Teacher-Bullock
Recommend Board approval of Nicolette Corma, pending certification clearance from the NJ Department of Education and a positive criminal history background check, as Grade 1 Teacher at Dorothy L. Bullock School for the 2023-2024 school year, BA Step 1, at an annual salary of $54,481.00, effective August 31, 2023.  Ms. Corma is replacing Melissa Tees due to assignment change. (attachment)
 
9) Preschool Teacher-Rodgers
Recommend Board approval of Kaitlyn Piontkowski, pending certification clearance from the NJ Department of Education and a positive criminal history background check, as Preschool Teacher at J. Harvey Rodgers School for the 2023-2024 school year, BA Step 1, at an annual salary of $54,481.00, effective August 31, 2023.  This is a new position. (attachment)
 
10) BCBA-Rodgers
Recommend Board approval of Brynn Morgan, pending certification clearance from the NJ Department of Education and a positive criminal history background check, as Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at J. Harvey Rodgers School for the 2023-2024 school year, MA+15 Step 17, at an annual salary of $89,773.00, effective August 31, 2023.  This is a new position. (attachment)
 
11) Science Chemistry Teacher-GHS
Recommend Board approval of George Dimitriou, pending certification clearance from the NJ Department of Education and a positive criminal history background check, as Science Chemistry Teacher at GHS for the 2023-2024 school year, MA Step 17, at an annual salary of $88,373.00, effective August 31, 2023.  Mr. Dimitriou is replacing Joseph Bell due to resignation. (attachment)
 
12) School Psychologist-CST
Recommend Board approval of Nasya Alpheaus, pending certification clearance from the NJ Department of Education and a positive criminal history background check, as School Psychologist at CST for the 2023-2024 school year, MA+30 Step 4, at an annual salary of $64,631.00, effective August 31, 2023.  Ms. Alpheaus is replacing Lora Krick due to retirement. (attachment)
 
13) Part-Time Physical Education Teacher-Rodgers
Recommend Board approval of Chad Yates, pending certification clearance from the NJ Department of Education and a positive criminal history background check, as Part-Time Physical Education Teacher at J. Harvey Rodgers School for the 2023-2024 school year, BA Step 1, at an annual salary of $43,585.00, with benefits, effective August 31, 2023.  This is a new position. (attachment)
 
b. Administration
c. Bus Drivers/Bus Aides
d. Substitute Bus Drivers and Aides
e. Custodians/Housekeeper/Grounds
 
1) Grounds
a. Recommend Board approval of Ryan Sapanara 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. Sapanara is replacing Georg DeGarmo due to retirement. (attachment)
 
b. Recommend Board approval for reappointment of Ryan Sapanara, 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/Grounds
g. Athletics
h. ESS (formerly Source4Teachers) Substitutes
Recommend Board approval of the June 2023 ESS Substitute list. (attachment)
 
i. Other
 
2. Employee Transfer/Appointments
3. Assignments
 
a. Position/Title Change-Rodgers
Recommend Board approval of a position/title change for Kelly Hayes, currently Community Parent Involvement Specialist and Preschool Intervention Referral Specialist/Social Worker at J. Harvey Rodgers School, to Preschool Intervention Referral Specialist/Social Worker for the 2023-2024 school year.  This position will provide additional support and resources for the Preschool Program and is fully funded through the PEA as approved by the state.  There is no change of salary. (attachment)
 
4. Contracts
5. Miscellaneous
6. Legal
 
C. Job Descriptions
 
D. Public Relations
 
1. Community Affairs Secretary Report – May 2023 (attachment)
 
E. Miscellaneous
 
1. 2023-2024 Co-Curricular Advisors-GHS
Recommend Board approval of the following staff members as Co-Curricular Advisors at GHS for the 2023-2024 school year. (attachment)
 
Co-Curricular Activity
Advisor(s)
Stipend
Journalism/Yearbook
Jordan Armstrong
$3,120.00
Service Learning Supervisor
Robert Hemmes
$4,440.00
STEM/Bio-Med Academy
Susan Powers
$2,475.00
V&PA Academy
Arthur Myers
$1,856.00
Business Academy
Lawrence Hickman
$1,856.00
 
2. 2023-2024 ASD/ESD/Saturday School Monitors & Restorative Justice Facilitators
Recommend Board approval of all GIS & GHS certificated staff members as After-School Detention Monitors, Evening School Detention Monitors, Saturday School Monitors and Restorative Justice Program Facilitators, on an as-needed rotating basis, for the 2023-2024 school year, at the stipend amount of $38.11 per hour. (attachment)
 
After School Detention Monitors, Monday through Thursday, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Evening School Detention Monitors, Tuesday and Thursday, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Saturday School Monitors – As Needed
Restorative Justice Program Facilitators, Up to 60 hours
 
3. Summer Employment-Transportation
Recommend Board approval of the following Transportation Dept. staff members to work during the summer on an as-needed basis. (attachment)
 
Bus Drivers
Transportation Aides
Shyretta Withers
Joan Johnson
Shamera Stevenson
Courtney Alvarez
Tracey Smith
Loretta Conner
Stephen Frasca
Teresa Gilmore
Marie Harris
Georgette Brown
Robert Martinelli
Alysia Wilcox
Thomas Ogren
Elaine Johnson
Virginia Bartie
 
Sidney Desiderio
 
Lueena Willis
 
Maryangela Jackson
 
Ronald Thomas
 
Stefanie Alvarez
 
Joeann VanDemark
 
Barbara Rescinito
 
Sona Turner
 
Jay Ent
 
 
4. Seeds To Success Youth Farm Stand-Student Worker
Recommend Board approval of GHS student, Kareem Blake, 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)
 
5. 2022-2023 School Security Drill Statement of Assurance
Recommend Board approval of the School Security Drill Statement of Assurance for the 2022-2023 school year. (attachment)
 
6. Special Education Extended School Year Staff
Recommend Board approval of the additional staff members to fill open positions for the Special Education Extended School Year. (attachment)
 
Aide
Anthony Fields
8:15-12:45
$15.00 per hour
Aide
Michelle Gordon
8:15-12:45
$15.00 per hour
Aide
Dondre Reed
8:15-12:45
$15.00 per hour
Substitute Aide
Debbie Fanfarillo
8:15-12:45
$15.00 per hour
Substitute Aide
Roseanne Schopfer
8:15-12:45
$15.00 per hour
Substitute Nurses
Judith Shone-Tamaska
Christa Taylor
Margaret Cassidy
Lucinda Quint
Viktor Chebotarev
 
$250.00 per day
 
7. Training-12 Mo “A” Secretary-Bullock
Recommend Board approval of Alexandra Gredzinski to receive training as newly hired Secretary 12-Mo “A” at Dorothy L. Bullock School from June 19, 2023 to June 22, 2023 prior to her start date of July 1, 2023.  Ms. Gredzinski will be compensated at her per diem rate of $144.78, totaling $579.12. (attachment)
 
8. Course Reimbursement
Recommend Board approval for tuition reimbursement to the following staff members for courses taken during the Spring 2023 semester.  All required paperwork has been submitted. (attachment)
 
Staff Member
Amount
Dana Maiorini
$2,100.00
Lisa Montana
$1.601.00
Aileen Matias-Castro
$1,800.86
Simone Marques
$   933.15
 
9. Substitute Nurse Caller
Recommend Board approval of Marian Dunn as Substitute Nurse Caller for the 2023-2024 school year at the stipend amount of $350.00.  Ms. Dunn will be responsible for putting in all necessary substitute requests for school nurses. (attachment)
 
10. Summer Enrichment Program Staff
Recommend Board approval for the addition of the following individuals as Teacher (Grades K-5) for the Summer Enrichment Program from July 10, 2023, to August 3, 2023, Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 11:30 am. The Summer Enrichment Program will run 4 days per week, 3 hours per day. 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)
 
Alyssa Lombardi
pending BOE approval as listed above, a positive criminal history background check, and required paperwork
Suzanne Rutter
Nicholas Tarasevich
 
11. Summer Employment-Bowe Middle School Annual School Plan Team
Recommend Board approval of the following staff members of the Bowe Middle School Planning Team to be compensated for 8 hours each at the rate of $41.00 per hour to participate in data analysis, root cause analysis, and completion of the state-mandated annual school plan.  This plan is required due to three consecutive years of inadequate state test scores in Grades 7 & 8 through the 2021-2022 school year.  Funding is through Title I SIA. (attachment)
 
Math
Vanessa Poggioli
Math
Samantha Shoemaker
ELA
Diane Villone
 
12. Summer Employment-Operations-Student Workers
Recommend Board approval of the following GHS students, pending completion of working papers, as housekeeper/custodian summer help.  Students will work Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, including two 15-minute breaks and a one-half hour lunch.  Two students will work at Thomas E. Bowe Middle School and two students will work at Dorothy L. Bullock School.  Start date to be determined. (attachment)
 
Julius Gaines
Asher Fithian
Armondo Espinosa-Molina
Hanna Juma
 
 

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
 
D. Budget Recommendations/Grants
 
1. Recommend Board approval of the following Reports per attachments:
a. Warrant Account Bill List June 2023 (attachment)
b. Handwritten Check List May 1-31, 2023 (attachment)
c. Board Secretary’s Report May 2023 (attachment)
d. Revenue Report May 2023 (attachment)
e. Treasurer’s Report May 2023 (attachment)
f. Food Service Profit & Loss May 2023 (attachment)
 
Board Secretary’s Reports in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of May 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 May 2023.  The Treasurer’s Reports and Secretary’s Reports are in agreement for the month of May 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 May 2023. (attachment)
 
E. Resolutions/Contracted Services
 
1. Policies/Regulations
Recommend Board approval of the second reading and adoption of the following policies/regulations. (attachment)
 
a.
Policy 2520
Instructional Supplies
b.
Regulation 2520
Instructional Supplies
c.
Policy 5305
Health Services Personnel
d.
Policy 5308
Student Health Records
e.
Regulation 5310
Health Services
f.
Policy 6112
Reimbursement of Federal and Other Grant
Expenditures
g.
Regulation 6115.01
Federal Awards/Funds Internal Controls-Allowability of Costs
h.
Policy 6115.04
Federal Funds-Duplication of Benefits
i.
Policy 6311
Contracts for Goods or Services Funded by Federal Grants
 
2. 2023-2024 Signatories
Recommend Board approval authorizing the following signatories on behalf of the Glassboro Board of Education for the following accounts held at Republic Bank for the 2023-2024 school year effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. (attachment)
 
Account Name
Number of
Signers Required
Signatories
Warrant Account
3
Business Administrator
Board President
Treasurer
Payroll Account
1
Business Administrator
Treasurer
Agency Account
1
Business Administrator
Treasurer
Student Activities Account
2
Business Administrator
Business Operations Specialist
Payroll Clerk
Cafeteria Account
2
Business Administrator
Business Operations Specialist
Petty Cash Account
2
Business Administrator
Business Operations Specialist
Athletic Account
2
Business Administrator
Athletic Director
Teachers Summer Pay Account
1
Business Administrator
Treasurer
Workers Compensation Account
1
Business Administrator
 
Unemployment Compensation Account
1
Business Administrator
Treasurer
 
3. 2023-2024 ESS Contract Services
Recommend Board approval to extend the ESS Contract Services for the 2023-2024 school year as follows. (attachment)
 
The district needs to increase the following rate in the 2023-2024 contract in order to stay in compliance with minimum wage legislation.
 
Paraprofessional Rate – Increase from $98.00 to $100.00
 
2023-2024 School Year rates are listed below:
 
Position
Pay Rate
Bill Rate
Rule
Full Day Substitute Teacher
$110.00
$143.00
 
Half Day Substitute Teacher
$  55.00
$  71.50
 
Full Day LTS Teacher
$130.00
$169.00
Administered Day 1
Half Day LTS Teacher
$  65.00
$  84.50
Administered Day 1
Full Day LTS Teacher Discretionary
$313.00
$406.90
 
Half Day LTS Teacher Discretionary
$158.50
$203.45
 
Full Day LTS Teacher Retired Educator
$175.00
$227.50
 
Half Day LTS Teacher Retired Educator
$  87.50
$113.75
 
Full Day Building Based Substitute Teacher
$125.00
$162.50
 
Half Day Building Based Substitute Teacher
$  62.50
$  81.25
 
Full Day Substitute Paraprofessional
$100.00
$130.00
 
Half Day Substitute Paraprofessional
$  50.00
$  65.00
 
Full Day LTS Paraprofessional
$105.00
$136.50
Administered Day 1
Half Day LTS Paraprofessional
$  52.50
$  68.25
Administered Day 1
Full Day Substitute Clerical
$  98.81
$128.45
 
Half Day Substitute Clerical
$  49.41
$  64.23
 
After School Enrichment Program-Hourly
$  39.00
$  50.70
 
 
4. Resolution-Capital Reserve Account Transfer
Recommend Board approval of the following resolution. (attachment)
 
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:21-2, N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-31 and N.J.S.A. 18A:7F-41(a) permits a Board of Education to establish and/or deposit into certain reserve accounts at year end, and
 
WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures, under the authority of the Commissioner of education, which permits a board of education to transfer unanticipated excess current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by board resolution, and
 
WHEREAS, the Glassboro Board of Education wishes to deposit current year general fund unanticipated revenue and unexpended line item appropriations into a Capital Reserve account at year end, and
 
WHEREAS, the Glassboro Board of Education has determined that up to Five Million ($5,000,000) may be available for such purpose of transfer;
 
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Glassboro Board of Education that it hereby authorizes the district’s School Business Administrator to make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.
 
5. Annual Report of District Contracts
Recommend Board approval of the following resolution. (attachment)
 
Pursuant to PL 2015, Chapter 47 the Glassboro School District intends to renew, award, or permit to expire the following contracts previously awarded by the Board of Education. These contracts are, have been, and will continue to be in full compliance with all state and federal statutes and regulations; in particular, New Jersey Title 18A:18. et.seq, NJAC Chapter 6A:23A, and Federal Procurement Regulations 2CFR Part 200.317 et. Seq.
 
(Note:  The attached list includes all anticipated goods and services for the 2023-2024 school year under all methods of procurement including state contracts, cooperatives, bids, request for proposals, etc.)
 
6. New Jersey Schools Insurance Group (NJSIG) Safety Grant
Recommend Board ratify the submission of the New Jersey Schools Insurance Group (NJSIG) Safety Grant in the amount of $2,471.00 and approve acceptance if awarded.  The NJ Schools Insurance Group awards school districts grant allotments from the underwriting surplus for the previous program year.  The project description is as follows.
 
In alignment with the School Security Site walkthrough that was done by the state it was determined that the funds from the NJSIG Safety Grant will be utilized to address findings noted.  The list includes the purchase and installation of new signage throughout the district, including exterior windows and doors.  Other small projects include the removal of fire alarm pulls in the vestibules will be facilitated using the grant funding. (attachment)
 
7. 2023-2024 Tuition Rates
Recommend Board approval of the below 2023-2024 tuition rates. (attachment)
 
Program
Pre-K / K
Grades 1-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
2023-24 Tuition
$20,081
$20,695
$22,350
$21,797
2022-23 Tuition
$19,212
$18,907
$18,548
$19,643
Difference
$     869
$  1,788
$  3,802
$ 2,154
 
 
 
 
 
Program
LLD
Autism
MD
Pre-K FT
2023-24 Tuition
$28,323
$29,236
$24,869
$35,506
2022-23 Tuition
$27,673
$21,206
$24,743
$50,206
Difference
$     650
$  8,030
$     126
($14,700)
 
8. School Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) Membership Renewal
Recommend Board approval for renewal of membership with the School Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) for the period covering July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026. (attachment)
 
9. Kitchen Equipment-Rodgers
Recommend Board approval of the J. Harvey Rodgers School kitchen equipment project, new refrigerator, worktables, storage and convection steamer.  Funding is through Cafeteria Funds. (attachment)
 
Vendor: W.J. Gross, Inc.
Cooperative:     CCESC (Camden County Educational Services Commission) #66CCEPS, Contract #FY23-01
Amount Not to Exceed: $57,256.00
 
10. Revised Bond Referendum Resolution
Recommend Board approval of the attached Bond Referendum Resolution.  This revision is being made to meet the requirements of the NJDOE. (attachment)
 
11. GovDeals Auction-Technology
Recommend Board approval for the Technology Department to post the following outdated/decommissioned equipment on GovDeals for auction.  Any equipment containing a hard drive will be sanitized (hard drive removed) prior to sale.  Any equipment not sold at auction will eventually be responsibly recycled. (attachment)
 
1x Cisco Business Edition 5000H Server (retired)
2x Dell PowerEdge 2710 Server (retired)
6x Cisco 2900 Voice Gateways (retired
35x Cisco 2960x Network Switches (retired)
475x Dell 3380 student laptops (retired)
800x Dell 3390 staff laptops (retired)
125x Dell 5050 staff desktops (retired)
30x Dell T3420 staff/lab desktops (retired)
 
12. Nutri-Serve Food Management, Inc. Contract Renewal
Recommend Board approval awarding a renewal contract for the 2023-2024 school year to Nutri-Serve Food Management, Inc.  This will be Year 2 of a 5-year contract.  The mid-year contract (April-June) is considered Year 1. (attachment)
 
Management Fee
$     77,500.00
Total Cost of Contract
$1,044,113.91
No Guarantee
 
 
12. 2023-2024 Breakfast & Lunch Prices
Recommend the following Breakfast & Lunch prices for the 2023-2024 school year based upon the 2023-2024 PLE calculator. (attachment)
 
                                                         Breakfast         Lunch
Glassboro High School
$1.75
 
$3.25
Thomas E. Bowe Middle School
$0.00
 
$3.25
Dorothy L. Bullock School
$0.00
 
$3.00
J. Harvey Rodgers School
$0.00
 
$3.00
 
Adult Breakfast: $2.50
Adult Lunch: $4.50
 
Increase from 2022-2023
                                                         Breakfast         Lunch
Glassboro High School
$.25
 
$.10
Thomas E. Bowe Middle School
$.00
 
$.20
Dorothy L. Bullock School
$.00
 
$.20
J. Harvey Rodgers School
$.00
 
$.20
 
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
 

3. Instruction

 
A. Grants/Assessments/Curriculum/Workshops/Professional Development
 
1. Grants
2. Title I Staff
3. Assessments
4. Curriculum
 
a. Curriculum Development/Review-Nursing Procedures
Recommend Board approval to compensate Marian Dunn to develop/review the Nursing Procedures curriculum, up to 10 hours at $41.00 per hour, from July 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023.  Curriculum is designed to be revised every five years; however, the district continues to review curriculum/medical standing orders and make revisions on a yearly basis. (attachment)
 
b. Curriculum Revision Hours
Recommend Board approval of hours for curriculum writing for 2023-2024 school year for the following:
 
Curriculum writing for VPA and Science (20 hours)
Curriculum writing for ELA and Social Studies (20 hours)
Writing Curriculum for middle school math course (40 hours)
GT data analysis, Summer Board Presentation, grading of testing done in June, adjustment of 4th & 5th program, creating 8th grade Immigration Simulation program (20 hours)
 
Total amount requested 100 hours x $41 = $4,100 to be paid through Title funds.  Curriculum that was written last summer will be revised based on one full year of implementation. Course content will be added, including updated technology components. Supervisors will work with staff members to accomplish curriculum revisions and data analysis. (attachment)
5. Professional Development/Workshops
a. Recommend Board approval of the attached professional development/ workshops. (none at this time)
 
b. AVID DigitalXP/Summer Institute
Recommend Board approval to compensate Jordan Hess to attend AVID DigitalXP/Summer Institute Training from June 21, 2023 to June 23, 2023, 16.5 hours at the rate of $40.00 per hour.  Total cost will be $660.00 funded through Title II funds. (attachment)
 
c. AVID Summer Institute Training
Recommend Board approval for the following staff members to attend and be compensated for AVID Summer Institute training, up to 16.5 hours at the rate of $41.00 per hour from August 8, 2023 to August 10, 2023. Cost to the district is $5,412.00. Funding is through Title II funds. (attachment)
 
Michele Memis
MollyAnne Stevenson
Amy Stewart
Anthony Appel
Arielle Marshall
Jessica Parto
Paul Albert
Andrea LoCastro
 
B. Field Experiences/Enrollment
 
1. Field Experience
 
a. Widener University-Internship
1) Recommend Board approval for Widener University MSW student, Briana Bentley, for an Internship with Beth Torbik at Dorothy L. Bullock School from September 5, 2023 to June 13, 2024. (attachment)
 
2) Recommend Board approval for Widener University MSW student, Gabrielle Godwin, for an Internship with Kyle Morris at Glassboro High School from September 5, 2023 to May 31, 2024. (attachment)
 
b. Drexel University-Practicum
Recommend Board approval for Drexel University School Psychology student, Catie Rowe, for a Practicum with Christine Williams at J. Harvey Rodgers School from September 5, 2023 to June 23, 2024. (attachment)
 
c. Rowan University-Clinical Practice
Recommend Board approval of Rowan University student, Aaron Bonner for Clinical Practice placement with Angelina Coppola at Dorothy L. Bullock School from October 31, 2023 to December 13, 2023 and January 16, 2024 to March 11, 2024. (attachment)
 
d. Rowan University-School Psychology Internship
Recommend Board approval for the following Rowan University School Psychology students for Internship for the 2023-2024 school year. (attachment)
 
September 5, 2023 to December 20, 2023
January 16, 2024 to May 3, 2024
Student
Teacher
Location
Lisa Montana
Smriti Keating
Christine Williams
Bowe Middle School
Emory Seabrook
Christine Williams
Rodgers
 
e. Rowan University-MSW Internship
Recommend Board approval for Rowan University MSW student, Anthony Fields, for Internship with Kyle Morris at Glassboro High School from September 5, 2023 to May 31, 2024. (attachment)
 
2. Enrollment/ADA (attachment)
 
C. Testing
 
D. Special Education/Other Student Issues
 
1. 2023-2024 Senior Class Trip
Recommend Board approval of the 2023-2024 Senior Class Trip to Universal Studios, Orlando, FL from June 3, 2024 to June 6, 2024.  Cost per student is $1.239.00 per person quad, $1,287.00 triple, $1,383.00 double, and $1,673.00 single.  Pricing includes transportation to and from the airport, hotel stay, park passes and breakfast/dinner.  Chaperones will be approved at a later date. There is no cost to the district. (attachment)
 
2. Acenda, Inc. Memorandum of Understanding/Agreement
Recommend Board approval to renew the contract with Acenda, Inc. to provide Licensed Therapeutic support to at-risk students at Bullock, Bowe MS, GHS, AEHS and AEMS for the 2023-2024 school year.  Cost to the district is $78,000.00 for 864 hours (approximately 24 hours per week) and is funded through Title I funds for both general education and special education students.  This will allow the district to increase services to support additional students in the various buildings. (attachment)
 
3. Updated CRESS Service Fees
Recommend Board approval of the attached CRESS service fees for the 2023-2024 school year, effective July 1, 2023.  These fees were BOE approved in April 2023; however, CRESS has since sent an updated schedule.  CRESS provides multiple educational services to district students throughout the school year. (attachment)
 
4. OOD Placement-Student ID #12-23
Recommend Board ratify placement of Student ID #12-23 at Bankbridge Regional South for the 2022-2023 school year effective May 26, 2023.  Cost to the district is $3,022.50. (attachment)
 
5. Aveanna Healthcare Agreement
Recommend Board approval of the Aveanna Healthcare Agreement to provide one-to-one nursing care for students for transportation to and from school and for one-to-one nurse during the school day, on an as-needed basis, for the 2023-2024 school year.  The nurse will ride the bus to and from school and provide nursing services during school hours.  Cost to the district is approximately $75.00 for eight hours per day. (attachment)
 
6. CRESS-Special Education Extended School Year
Recommend Board approval to contract with CRESS for Speech Therapy services for the Extended School Year, 20 hours per week at a rate of $80.00 per hour.  Cost to the district is $8,640.00. (attachment)
 
E. Athletics
 
F. Miscellaneous
 
1. Revised Safe Return to In-Person Instruction & Continuity of Service Plan
Recommend Board approval of the attached revised Safe Return to In-Person Instruction & Continuity of Service Plan for the 2023-2024 school year. (attachment)
 
a. Revised Safe Return to In-Person Instruction & Continuity of Service Plan (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. 2023-2024 Student Handbook-GHS (attachment)
6. District Special Education Public Report, Catherine Torbik
7. 2023 Promising Practice Award – Dorothy L. Bullock School (attachment)
8. Invent 2 Prevent Final Competition Event (attachment)

 
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