July 19, 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. June 15, 2023 Executive Minutes (attachment)

B. June 15, 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. Special Services Annual Report, Catherine Torbik (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:              July 19, 2023

TIME:               7:00 PM

LOCATION:      Glassboro High 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

 

 

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:                July 19, 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 Michelle Gordon effective July 6, 2023. (attachment)

 

2. Revocation of Tenure

3. Dismissal/Suspension

4. Leaves of Absence

 

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

 

5. Retirement

 

a. Recommend Board approval for the retirement of Rita Procopio effective September 1, 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) Art Teacher-GHS

Recommend Board approval of Ethan Madison, pending certification clearance from the NJ Department of Education and a positive criminal history background check, as Art Teacher at GHS for the 2023-2024 school year, BA Step 1, at an annual salary of $54,481.00.  Start date to be determined.  Mr. Madison is replacing Caitlin Clements due to resignation. (attachment)

 

2) Music Teacher-Bowe Middle School

Recommend Board approval of Sean McCarrick, pending certification clearance from the NJ Department of Education and a positive criminal history background check, as Music Teacher at Thomas E. Bowe Middle School for the 2023-2024 school year, MA Step 3, at an annual salary of $61,081.00 effective August 31, 2023. Mr. McCarrick is replacing Kristen DiMatteo due to resignation. (attachment)

 

3) Special Education MD Teacher-GHS

Recommend Board approval of Denise Rossi, pending certification clearance from the NJ Department of Education and a positive criminal history background check, as Special Education MD Teacher at GHS for the 2023-2024 school year, BA Step 15, at an annual salary of $75,131.00 effective August 31, 2023. Ms. Rossi is replacing Alaeida DeColli due to assignment change. (attachment)

 

4) Classroom Aide-Rodgers

Recommend Board approval of Christina Parks, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as an Associate Aide at J. Harvey Rodgers School in the position of Classroom Aide for the 2023-2024 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $15.99 per hour, pending settlement of the GESPA Agreement.  Start date to be determined.  Ms. Parks is replacing Shannon Brereton due to resignation. (attachment)

 

5) Classroom Aide-Rodgers

Recommend Board approval of Jacklyn Stanton, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as an Associate Aide at J. Harvey Rodgers School in the position of Classroom Aide for the 2023-2024 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $15.99 per hour, pending settlement of the GESPA Agreement.  Start date to be determined.  Ms. Stanton is replacing Sandra Arrigale due to resignation. (attachment)

 

6) 1:1 Aide-Bullock

Recommend Board approval of Megan Stauffer, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as an Associate Aide at Bullock/CST in the position of 1:1 Aide for the 2023-2024 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $15.99 per hour, pending settlement of the GESPA Agreement.  Start date to be determined.  Ms. Stauffer is replacing Jay Mattox due to resignation. (attachment)

 

7) ESL Teacher-Rodgers

Recommend Board approval of Annette Rainear, pending certification clearance from the NJ Department of Education and a positive criminal history background check, as ESL Teacher at J. Harvey Rodgers School for the 2023-2024 school year, BA+30 Step 6, at an annual salary of $60,881.00 effective August 31, 2023. Ms. Rainear is replacing Christina Gennaoui due to resignation. (attachment)

 

8) Secretary-Bullock

Recommend Board approval of Dana Cairy-Birdy, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as 10-Mo “B” Secretary at Dorothy L. Bullock School for the 2023-2024 school year, Step 2, at an annual salary of $30,408.00.  Start date to be determined.  Ms. Cairy-Birdy is replacing Elizabeth Calvo due to retirement. (attachment)

 

9) Math Teacher-GHS

Recommend Board approval of Wendy Lynch, pending certification clearance from the NJ Department of Education and a positive criminal history background check, as Math Teacher at GHS for the 2023-2024 school year, BA Step 16, at an annual salary of $78,131.00 effective August 31, 2023. Ms. Lynch is replacing Timothy Hagerty due to assignment change. (attachment)

 

10. Part-Time Drama Teacher-GHS

Recommend Board approval of Heather Sirisky, 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. Sirisky is replacing Victoria Tatulli due to resignation. (attachment)

 

11. Classroom Aide-Rodgers

Recommend Board approval of Arnenar Martin, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as a General/Credentialed Aide at J. Harvey Rodgers School in the position of Classroom Aide for the 2023-2024 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $16.33 per hour, pending settlement of the GESPA Agreement.  Start date to be determined.  This is a new position. (attachment)

 

12. Social Studies/Special Ed Teacher-Bowe Middle School

Recommend Board approval of Nicholas Rothwein, pending certification clearance from the NJ Department of Education and a positive criminal history background check, as Social Studies/Special Education Teacher at Thomas E. Bowe Middle School for the 2023-2024 school year, BA Step 1, at an annual salary of $54,481.00.  Start date to be determined. This is a new position. (attachment)

 

b. Administration

c. Bus Drivers/Bus Aides

 

1) Bus Driver

a) Recommend Board ratify Marian Romain as Bus Driver 189 for the 2023-2024 school year, Step L1Y1, 6.5 hours per day at the hourly rate of $23.71, effective July 17, 2023.  Ms. Romain is replacing Cheron Gamble due to resignation. (attachment)

 

b) Recommend Board approval of Bernard Marshall as Bus Driver 189 for the 2023-2024 school year, Step L1Y1, 6.5 hours per day at the hourly rate of $23.71, effective September 6, 2023.  Mr. Marshall is replacing John Madigan due to retirement. (attachment)

 

d. Substitute Bus Drivers and Aides

e. Custodians/Housekeeper/Grounds

 

1) Grounds

a. Recommend Board approval of Keith Orfe, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, for a Grounds position for the 2023-2024 school year, Step 9, at a prorated annual salary of $33,824.00.  Start date to be determined.  Mr. Orfe is replacing Anthony Jacobs due to resignation. (attachment)

 

f. Substitute Custodians/Grounds

g. Athletics

 

1) Assistant Football Coach

Recommend Board approval of Brandon Denny, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Assistant Football Coach, Step 1, for the 2023-2024 school year at a stipend amount of $4,316.00. (attachment)

 

2) Volunteer Football Coach

Recommend Board approval of Jermaine Ragin as Volunteer Football Coach for the 2023-2024 school year. (attachment)

 

h. ESS Substitutes

1) Recommend Board approval of the July 2023 ESS Substitute list. (attachment)

 

2) ESS Addendum-Extended School Year

Recommend Board ratify the ESS pay rate for Teachers and Paraprofessionals for the Extended School Year from July 10, 2023 to August 3, 2023. (attachment)

                                    

 

i. Other

 

2. Employee Transfer/Appointments

 

a. Transfer

Recommend Board approval for the transfer of Anthony Fields from 1:1 Aide at Bowe Middle School to 1:1 Aide at GHS. This position will transfer as a student moves up to GHS and will allow Mr. Fields the opportunity to intern under School Social Worker as part of his continued studies. (attachment)

 

3. Assignments

4. Contracts

 

a. Amended 2023-2024 Employment Contract

Recommend Board approval to amend the 2023-2024 Employment Contract for Jessica Schofield, Grade 3 Teacher at Dorothy L. Bullock School, from BA+30 Step 1 to BA Step 1 at an annual salary of $54,481.00.

 

5. Miscellaneous

6. Legal

 

a. Separation Agreement-Employee #4117

Recommend Board approval of the attached Separation Agreement for Employee #4117. (attachment)

 

7. Rescind Action

 

a. Part-Time Drama Teacher-GHS

Recommend Board ratify rescinding the offer of employment to Maggie O’Connor as Part-Time Drama Teacher at GHS for the 2023-2024 school year. (attachment)

 

C. Job Descriptions

 

D. Public Relations

 

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

 

E. Miscellaneous

 

1. 2023-2024 Co-Curricular Advisors

 

a. Thomas E. Bowe Middle School

Recommend Board approval of the following Thomas E. Bowe Middle School Co-Curricular Advisors for the 2023-2024 school year. (attachment)

 

 

 

2. 2023-2024 Substitute Nurses

Recommend Board approval for the reappointment of the following Substitute School Nurses for the 2023-2024 school year at the Miscellaneous Pay Rate of $250.00 per day. (attachment)

 

 

3. 2023-2024 Fall Athletic Coaches

Recommend Board approval of the following 2023-2024 Fall Athletic coaching positions. (attachment)

 

                                                                      *Paid by Pitman

 

4. 2023-2024 Fall Volunteer Coaches

Recommend Board approval of the following volunteer coaches for the Fall of 2022-2023. (attachment)

 

*Pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check/BOE approval

 

5. Head Teacher-Rodgers

Recommend Board approval of Christine Williams as Head Teacher at J. Harvey Rodgers School for the 2023-2024 school year at the stipend amount of $1,450.24. (attachment)

 

6. Summer Employment-Rodgers

a. Recommend Board ratify the following staff members up to 15 hours each at $41.00 per hour to provide support for opening up two additional preschool classrooms, reviewing preschool student files, and supporting parent/family outreach to the preschool students and Glassboro Head Start, effective July 1, 2023.  Funding is through Preschool Expansion Aid (PEA). (attachment)

 

Brad Unick

Kelly Hayes

Kelly Franklin-Moxey

 

b. Recommend Board ratify Christa Taylor, School Nurse, up to 15 hours at $41.00 per hour to review preschool medical files.  Funding is through Preschool Expansion Aid (PEA). (attachment)

 

7. NJ Enhanced Sick Leave Law (attachment)

 

8. Clear Touch Training-Rodgers

Recommend Board approval for the following staff members to receive Clear Touch training, up to 2 hours each on August 17, 2023 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at J. Harvey Rodgers School.  Training will be done by Susan Kornicki.  Funding is through Preschool Expansion Aid (PEA). (attachment)

 

 

9. Superintendent’s Year-End Evaluation

Recommend Board approval of the Superintendent’s 2022-2023 Year-End Evaluation.

 

 

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 July 2023 (attachment)

b. Handwritten Check List June 1-30, 2023 (attachment)

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

d. Revenue Report June 2023 (attachment)

e. Treasurer’s Report June 2023 (attachment)

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

 

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

 

3. 2023-2024 IDEA Basic & Preschool Grant

Recommend Board approval for the submission and acceptance of the 2023-2024 IDEA Basic and Preschool Grant application.  The IDEA Basic and Preschool Awards will continue to fund tuition for students placed out-of-district. (attachment)

 

 

4. Invent2Prevent Finalist Award

Recommend Board approval for acceptance of the Invent2Prevent Finalist Award in the amount of $5,000 as awarded to the GHS Intro to Business Classes.  Funds will be budgeted as a local grant. (attachment)

E. Resolutions/Contracted Services

 

1. 2023-2024 Miscellaneous Pay Rates

Recommend Board approval of the 2023-2024 Miscellaneous Pay Rates. (attachment)

 

 

2. NJSBA Workshop

Recommend Board approval of the following individuals to attend the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) Workshop in Atlantic City, NJ from October 23, 2023 to October 26, 2023.  Costs include hotel, meals and incidentals, mileage, tolls, and parking where applicable. (attachment)

 

 

3. Bus Purchase

Recommend Board approval for the purchase of one (1) 2024 Model Year, 24 Passenger Micro Bird  School Bus as per the Bid Item #4 In the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey Cooperative Bid #ESCNJ 22/23-24 opened on 9/22/2022. The Blue Bird School Bus will be purchased using APR-ESSER (ESSER III) funds as budgeted. (attachment)

 

Vendor: Hoover Truck and Bus Centers

ESCNJ Cooperative #ESCNJ 22/23-24

Amount not to Exceed: $96,405.00

 

4. Revised 2023-2024 Tax Levy Schedule

Recommend Board approval of the revised 2023-2024 Tax Levy Schedule as per the request of the Borough of Glassboro. (attachment)

 

F. Informational – Reports/Articles/Miscellaneous

 

1. Reports

a. Maintenance Report (none at this time)

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. Fostering Diverse Schools Demonstration Grant

Recommend Board ratify submission of the application and acceptance of the Fostering Diverse Schools Demonstration Grant through the New Jersey Department of Education. The grant, if awarded, would provide over $300,000.00 to fund current and future district initiatives, including additional teaching staff, CITRS, AVID, professional development, and community outreach events. (attachment)

 

1) Fostering Diverse Schools Demonstration Grant Application (attachment)

2) Fostering Diverse Schools Comprehensive Plan (attachment)

 

b. Enhancing School Mental Health Service Project

Recommend Board approval for the acceptance to participate in the Enhancing School Mental Health Service Project through the NJDOE and Rutgers Center for Comprehensive School Mental Health.  This technical assistance will support the development and implementation of a comprehensive school mental health system which promotes a positive school climate, social-emotional learning, well-being, and mental health supports and services. (attachment)

 

c. 2023-2024 ESEA Grant

Recommend Board ratify submission and acceptance of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Grant for the 2023-2024 school year.  The grant was submitted on July 10, 2023. (attachment)

 

 

 

c. 2023-2024 SONJ Unified Grants

Recommend Board approval for the submission and acceptance of the SONJ Unified Grant applications for the 2023-2024 school year. Unified continues to provide students with opportunities to participate in sports and leadership activities across the district.  Athletes and buddies benefit from the new friendships and learning opportunities, as well as the extended options for sports and interaction for all. (attachment)

 

1) Dorothy L. Bullock School - $5,650.00 (attachment)

2) Thomas E. Bowe Middle School - $9,010.00 (attachment)

3 Glassboro High School - $11,560.00 (attachment)

 

2. Title I Staff

3. Assessments

4. Curriculum

 

a. 2023-2024 Curriculum Committee Members/Mission Statements

Recommend Board approval of the following 2023-2024 Curriculum Committee members to be paid at the current contracted rate per hour of $41.00 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)

 

 

* Members rotate to stay within the budget amount

 

Mission Statements:

 

The mission of the Glassboro Public School District Educational Technology Committee is to provide our students with robust digital 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.

To expand the knowledge base of the various developmental stages and develop a deeper understanding, build relationships, and have healthy outcomes within the student population during these various developmental stages.

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

To provide ongoing assessments and complete state-mandated screenings throughout the school year in efforts to identify medical concerns during varying developmental stages and in order to help foster student academic achievement.

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 related to COVID-19 and other communicable diseases.

 

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 Science Fair for the 2023-2024 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 2023-2024 school year:

1. Provide for parent/family involvement so that they may participate in the education of their ELL(s) student(s).

2. To serve as a liaison between the school district, the parents, and general community.

3. Implement and maintain consistent procedures for the ESL identification process.

4. Evaluate the success of the ESL program and make necessary modifications.

5. To assist in the organization of workshops for parents and attend workshop sessions based on parent needs.

 

5. Professional Development/Workshops

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

 

b. GPSD 2023-2024 Professional Development Plan

Recommend Board approval of the Glassboro Public School District Professional Development Plan for the 2023-2024 school year. (attachment)

 

B. Field Experiences/Enrollment

 

1. Field Experience

 

a. 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

 

b. Rutgers University-Internship

Recommend Board approval of Rutgers University MSW student, Ava Thigpen, for an Internship with Beth Torbik at Dorothy L. Bullock School from September 5, 2023 to June 13, 2024. (attachment)

 

2. Enrollment/ADA (none at this time)

 

C. Testing

 

D. Special Education/Other Student Issues

 

1. CLCCP at Rowan University

Recommend Board approval for Student ID #45142 to utilize the Board Approved College Level Course Credit Program at Rowan University for the Fall of 2023. The student will be taking Forensic Law at the university. The student/parent will be responsible for 1/3 of the cost; Glassboro Board of Education 1/3; and Rowan University 1/3.  The estimated cost to the district is $800.00 per course. (attachment)

 

2. 2023-2024 OOD Placements

Recommend the following out-of-district placements for the 2023-2024 school year.

 

a. Student ID #13-25 at YALE School, Inc. effective July 1, 2023.  Cost to the district is $73,966.20. (attachment)

 

b. Student ID #13-27 at Hollydell School effective July 1, 2023.  Cost to the district is $104,998.35. (attachment)

 

c. Student ID #16-9 at Pineland Learning Center effective July 1, 2023.  Cost to the district is $68,577.60. (attachment)

 

d. Student ID #16-12 at Kingsway Learning Center effective July 1, 2023.  Cost to the district is $68,728.80. (attachment)

 

e. Student ID #17-26 at Archway Programs effective July 1, 2023.  Cost to the district is $55,520.58. (attachment)

 

f. Student ID #18-7 at YALE School, Inc. effective July 1, 2023.  Cost to the district is $131,716.20. (attachment)

 

g. Student ID #19-3 at Archway Programs effective July 1, 2023.  Cost to the district is $55,520.48. (attachment)

 

h. Student ID #19-6 at Archway Programs effective July 1, 2023.  Cost to the district is $55,520.58. (attachment)

 

i. Student ID #19-8 at YALE School, Inc. effective July 1, 2023.  Cost to the district is $73,966.20. (attachment)

 

j. Student ID #20-01 to YALE School Southeast, Inc. effective July 1, 2023.  Cost to the district is $143,457.30. (attachment)

 

k. Student ID #20-02 at Bancroft Preschool & Early Education Program effective July 17, 2023.  Cost to the district is $125,392.25. (attachment)

 

l. Student ID #20-11 at YALE School, Inc. effective July 1, 2023.  Cost to the district is $131,716.20. (attachment)

 

m. Student ID #21-02 at Hollydell School effective July 1, 2023.  Cost to the district is $104,998.35. (attachment)

 

n. Student ID #22-02 at Larc School effective July 1, 2023.  Cost to the district is $61,756.20. (attachment)

 

o. Student ID #22-05 at Pineland Learning Center effective July 1, 2023.  Cost to the district is $68,577.60. (attachment)

 

p. Student ID #23-03 at Abilities Solutions Summer Transition Program effective July 1, 2023.  Cost to the district is $5,200.00. (attachment)

 

3. Camden County Educational Services Commission

Recommend Board ratify contracting with Camden County Educational Services Commission (CCESC) for transportation and educational services on an as-needed basis for the 2023-2024 school year effective July 1, 2023. (attachment)

 

4. Commission for the Blind

Recommend Board approve to contract with Commission for the Blind to provide services for four District students for the 2023-2024 school year effective July 1, 2023.  Cost to the district is $8,800.00. (attachment)

 

5. Bayada Nursing Services

Recommend Board approval for Bayada Nursing Services to provide one-to-one nursing care for students for transportation to and from school during the school day.  The nurse will ride the bus to and from school and in some cases stay with the student throughout the day.  Cost to the district is approximately $65.00 per hour for RN and $55.00 per hour for LPN services. (attachment)

 

6. Evaluation Services

Recommend Board approval of Tamar Shelov to complete Learning Evaluations for the Child Study Team at a rate of $350.00 per evaluation for the 2023-2024 school year.  The LDTC is currently an open position in the district.  In the interim, Ms. Shelov will conduct evaluations and attend meetings as required by Code until an LDTC is hired. (attachment)

 

E. Athletics

 

F. Miscellaneous

 

1. EAB Contract Renewal

Recommend board ratify a 1-year contract renewal with EAB, an educational research firm who assists the district with various topics and with whom we participate in cohorts like chronic absenteeism, teacher and staff morale, recruitment, and student behavior initiatives. By participating, GPSD works with other districts throughout the country and benefits by being able to share in district-wide best practices. Year 1 of the contract is covered by the EAB Scholarship Fund, and Year 2 and Year 3 of the contract may be board approved based upon the availability of funds in the Title budget.

 

2. Bilingual/ESL Waiver

Recommend Board approval of the Bilingual/ESL Waiver for the 2023-2024 school Year. (attachment)

 

3. 2023-2024 Affirmative Action Committee

Recommend Board approval of the Affirmative Action Committee members for the 2023-2024 school year. (attachment)

 

 

4. 2023-2024 HIB Committee

Recommend Board approval of the Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Committee members for the 2023-2024 school year. (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 (none at this time)

g. Bullock Guidance (attachment)

h. Bowe MS Guidance (attachment)

i. CST (attachment)

4. Chief Academic Officer Report (attachment)

5. Article – Missouri Lays Down Law for Missed School (attachment)

6. Letter of Support-Rowan IMMERSE (attachment)

7. Agreement Review- Participation in Dissertation Work (attachment)