December 13, 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. November 15, 2023 Executive Minutes (attachment)

B. November 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. GHS Student Recognition, Christian Lynch & Arthur Myers

 

 

 

 

 

B. Athletics Annual Report, Christian Lynch (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:              December 13, 2023

TIME:               7:00 PM

LOCATION:      Glassboro High School Auditorium

 

 

 

Public notice of this meeting or work session has been made in accordance with the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, Law of 1975.

 

Advanced public notice of this meeting was given December 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:                December 13, 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 Fahad Baloch effective November 16, 2023. (attachment)

 

b. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Richard Booth effective January 19, 2024. (attachment)

 

2. Revocation of Tenure

3. Dismissal/Suspension

 

a. Suspension-Employee #6016

Recommend Board ratify the suspension, without pay, pending completion of investigation, for Employee #6016 effective December 5, 2023. (attachment)

 

4. Leaves of Absence

 

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

 

5. Retirement

 

a. Recommend Board approval for the retirement of Donna Begolly effective June 30, 2024. (attachment)

 

6. Reduction in Force

7. Increment Withholding

8. Rescind Action

 

a. Rescind Action-Classroom Aide-Rodgers

Recommend Board ratify rescinding the offer of employment to Paola Matos-Rivera as an Associate Aide in the position of Classroom Aide at J. Harvey Rodgers School for the 2023-2024 school year. Ms. Matos-Rivera will serve as a Substitute through ESS. (attachment)

 

b. Rescind Action-1:1 Aide-CST/Bowe MS

Recommend Board ratify rescinding the offer of employment to Simeon Little as an Associate Aide in the position of 1:1 Aide at Thomas E. Bowe Middle School for the 2023-2024 school year. (attachment)

 

c. Rescind Action-School Business Administrator

Recommend Board ratify rescinding the offer of employment to Robert Miles as School Business Administrator for the 2023-2024 school year. (attachment)

 

B. New Employees/Transfers/Assignments/Contracts

 

1. New Employees

Based on the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following personnel recommendations are submitted as follows.

 

a. Teachers/Nurses/Secretaries/Aides

 

1) 1:1 Aide-CST/Bullock

Recommend Board approval of Stacy Garofalo, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as a Gen/Credential Aide in the position of 1:1 Aide at CST/Bullock for the 2023-2024 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $18.85 per hour. Start date to be determined. This is a new position. (attachment)

 

2) 1:1 Aide-CST/Bullock

Recommend Board approval of Jaclyn Delizo, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as an Associate Aide in the position of 1:1 Aide at CST/Bullock for the 2023-2024 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $19.25 per hour. Start date to be determined. Ms. Delizo is replacing Teresa DeLaurentis due to resignation. (attachment)

 

3) 1:1 Aide-CST/GHS

Recommend Board approval of Doreatha Stokes-Moore, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as a Gen/Credential Aide in the position of 1:1 Aide at CST/GHS for the 2023-2024 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $18.85 per hour. Start date to be determined. This is a new position. (attachment)

 

4) 1:1 Aide-CST/GHS

Recommend Board approval of Sarah Allinson, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as an Associate Aide in the position of 1:1 Aide at CST/GHS for the 2023-2024 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $19.25 per hour. Start date to be determined. This is a new position. (attachment)

 

5) 10-Mo “B” Secretary-GHS

Recommend Board approval of Julia Voluntad, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as 10-Mo “B” Secretary at GHS for the 2023-2024 school year, Step 1, at an annual salary of $29,908.00.  Start date to be determined.  Ms. Voluntad is replacing Amy Myers due to resignation. (attachment)

 

6) World Cultures Teacher-Bowe MS

Recommend Board approval of Stephen Cross, pending certification clearance from the NJ Department of Education and a positive criminal history background check, as World Cultures 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. Mr. Cross is replacing Melissa Screven due to resignation. (attachment)

 

7) Special Education MD Teacher-Bowe MS

Recommend Board approval of Kimberly DiMeo, pending certification clearance from the NJ Department of Education and a positive criminal history background check, as Special Education MD Teacher at Thomas E. Bowe Middle School for the 2023-2024 school year, BA+15 Step 8, at an annual salary of $62,181.00.  Start date to be determined. Ms. DiMeo is replacing Lauren Moffitt due to resignation. (attachment)

 

b. Administration

c. Bus Drivers/Bus Aides

d. Substitute Bus Drivers and Aides

e. Custodians/Housekeeper

f. Substitute Custodians/Grounds

g. Athletics

 

1) Volunteer Girls Basketball Coach

Recommend Board ratify Deja Cook as Volunteer Girls Basketball Coach for the 2023-2024 school year effective November 27, 2023. (attachment)

 

h. ESS Substitutes

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

 

i. Other

 

1) Computer Technician

Recommend Board approval of William Ray, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Computer Technician for the 2023-2024 school year at an annual salary of $43,794.00.  Start date to be determined.  Ray is replacing Patrick Foltyn. (attachment)

 

2. Employee Transfer/Appointments

 

a. Acting Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds

Recommend Board approval for the appointment of Miguel Olivo as Acting Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds at the prorated annual salary of $101,493.00 effective January 22, 2024.  Mr. Olivo is replacing Richard Booth and will shadow Mr. Booth prior to changing position.

 

3. Assignments

 

a. Assignment Change

Recommend Board ratify the assignment change for Stacey McWilliams at CST/Bullock, remaining as Instructional Aide with no change in annual salary and excluding Toileting Stipend, effective November 27, 2023. (attachment)

 

b. Night Foreman-Bowe MS

Recommend Board approval of Ivvy Moore-Garvin as Night Foreman at Thomas E. Bowe Middle School for the 2023-2024 school year effective January 2, 2024, to be compensated at 50% of $2,300.00 in June 2024. (attachment)

 

 

4. Contracts

5. Miscellaneous

6. Legal

 

C. Job Descriptions

 

1. Job Description-Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds

Recommend Board approval for the revision of job title from Supervisor of Operations and job description for the Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds. (attachment)

 

D. Public Relations

 

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

 

E. Miscellaneous

 

1. Afterschool Tutoring / High-Impact Tutoring Grant

Recommend Board approval of the following staff members to provide intensive afterschool tutoring services to identified students in grades 3 and 4, three times per week from January 2024 to the end of May 2024. Teachers will be paid 1.5 hours per day at the contractual rate of $41.00 per hour. The program will be funded through The New Jersey Learning Acceleration Program: High-Impact Tutoring Grant. The program will support the district by providing high dosage, intensive tutoring through high-impact tutoring interventions for students in grades 3 and 4 that have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic. Students will be identified through NWEA MAP math assessment data and will be progress monitored through iXL Diagnostic Assessment/Progress Monitoring and NWEA MAP math benchmark assessments.

 

 

2. 2023-2024 Co-Curricular Club Advisors-GHS

a. Recommend Board rescind the offer of DECA Co-Curricular Advisor to Barbara Jones for the 2023-2024 school year due to retirement.

 

b. Recommend Board approval of the following staff members as Co-Curricular Advisors at GHS for the 2023-2024 school year. (attachment)

 

 

3. Volunteer Coach

Recommend Board approval of Lynell Payne as Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach for the 2023-2024 school year effective December 14, 2023. (attachment)

 

 

A. Building Issues

1. Rodgers School

2. Bullock School

3. Bowe Middle School

4. High School

5. Beach Administration Building

6. Technology

 

B. Awards/Donations

 

C. Transportation

 

1. Joint Transportation Agreement

Recommend Board ratify the following Joint Transportation Agreements between Glassboro Public Schools and Clayton School District for the 2023-2024 school year. (attachment)

 

 

D. Budget Recommendations/Grants

 

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

a. Warrant Account Bill List December 2023 (attachment)

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

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

d. Board Secretary’s Report November 2023 (attachment)

e. Revenue Report November 2023 (attachment)

f. Treasurer’s Report October 2023 (attachment)

g. Treasurer’s Report November 2023 (attachment)

h. Food Service Profit & Loss October 2023 (attachment)

 

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

 

E. Resolutions/Contracted Services

 

1. January 2024-January 2025 BOE Meeting Dates

Recommend Board approval of the January 2024 to January 2025 Board of Education Meeting Dates. (attachment)

 

2. Policies/Regulations

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

 

 

3. GESPA Agreement

Recommend Board ratify the Agreement between the Glassboro Board of Education and Glassboro Educational Support Professionals Association for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2028. (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)

e. Nutri-Serve Monthly Update-November 2023 (attachment)

 

2. Articles

3. Miscellaneous

a. Duo Implementation

 

 

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

 

1. Grants

 

a. 2023-2024 ESEA Grant Amendment & Carryover Funds

Recommend Board approval of the ESEA Grant Amendment & Carryover Funds for the 2023-2024 school year.  The amended application accounts for small changes in areas such as Professional Development and staff training, educational supplies and software, and professional services/support services for various student subgroups. (attachment)

 

 

b. NJ Learning Acceleration Program: High-Impact Tutoring Grant

Recommend Board ratify the application and acceptance of The New Jersey Learning Acceleration Program: High-Impact Tutoring Grant in the amount of $55,964.00. The program will support the district by providing high dosage, intensive tutoring through high-impact tutoring interventions for students in grades 3 and 4 that have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic. Students will be identified through NWEA MAP math assessment data and will be offered small group tutoring services three times per week by a GPSD certified teacher. The program will begin in January 2024 and will commence in May 2024. Progress will be monitored through iXL Diagnostic Assessment/Progress Monitoring and NWEA MAP math benchmark assessment data. (attachment)

 

1) 2023-2024 High-Impact Tutoring Grant (attachment)

 

2. Title I Staff

3. Assessments

4. Curriculum

 

a. Curriculum Development-Physics of the Cosmos

Recommend Board approval of Paul Albert to write curriculum for the new Physics of the Cosmos class at GHS, up to 20 hours at the hourly rate of $41.00 per hour, for a total of $820.00. (attachment)

 

5. Professional Development/Workshops

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

 

b. TECHSPO ‘24

Recommend Board approval of the following individuals to attend TECHSPO ’24 in Atlantic City, NJ from January 24, 2024 through January 26, 2024.  The costs are covered by Title funds, up to state and federal travel guidelines to include hotel, meals and incidentals, mileage, tolls, and parking where applicable. (attachment)

 

 

 

 

B. Field Experiences/Enrollment

 

1. Field Experience

a. Wilmington University-Internship

Recommend Board approval of Wilmington University Counseling student, Brielle Colina for Internship with Mary Beth Ragozzino at Glassboro High School from January 2, 2024 to June 13, 2024. (attachment)

 

b. Rowan University-Practicum

Recommend Board approval of Rowan University student, Arlin Hernandez, for a Practicum of 70-clock hours with Brittinee Garcia at Thomas E. Bowe Middle School from January 16, 2024 to May 3, 2024. (attachment)

 

c. McDaniel College-Observation Internship

Recommend Board approval of McDaniel College Physical Education student, Connor Ward, for an observation internship with Paul Cynewski and Brett Hillman at GHS from January 2, 2024 to January 19, 2024.  The internship is a 74-hour observation experience. (attachment)

 

d. Rowan University-Clinical Practice

Recommend Board approval of the following Rowan University students for Clinical Practice Placement. (attachment)

 

January 16, 2024 to April 25, 2024

September 3, 2024 to December 19, 2024

 

 

 

e. Rowan University-Field Experience

Recommend Board approval of the following Rowan University students for Field Experience at J. Harvey Rodgers School. (attachment)

 

February 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, 2024

March 5, 7, 19, 21, 26, 28, 2024

April 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 2024

 

 

2. Enrollment/ADA (attachment)

 

C. Testing

 

D. Special Education/Other Student Issues

 

1. Rowan University-Academy Program

Recommend Board ratify the following students to take classes/lessons at Rowan University as part of the district Academy Program.  Once enrolled, the district will cover the cost of tuition. (attachment)

 

 

E. Athletics

 

F. Miscellaneous

 

1. 2023-2024 High School Plus/CTE Program Agreement

Recommend Board approval of the 2023-2024 High School Plus/Career Technical Education (CTE) Program Agreement between Camden County College and Glassboro Public Schools. (attachment)

 

2. Long-Term Class Coverage-GHS

Recommend Board approval for teachers covering classes long-term to be paid at the rate of $41.00 per hour (2/3 teaching – 1/3 planning/grading).  In the event the teacher is not physically present for the class, but still has to plan, the teacher will be paid .33 hours. (attachment)

 

3. Basic Skills Extended School Day

Recommend Board approval for a Basic Skills Extended School Day (ESD) program that will run from January 2024 through May 2024 at GHS and January 2024 through April 2024 at Bullock. (attachment)

 

The ESD program at GHS will run up to 3 days per week for 1 hour each day not to exceed a total of 180 hours. Staff members will be paid at the hourly rate for 1 hour of instruction daily and a half hour for prep/arrival/dismissal each day (staff will be based on availability each week). The program will address learning needs and learning loss in both ELA and math for all students who need remediation or assistance on an assignment or in a subject area.  Students will receive targeted interventions to meet their individual needs. The cost of the program at GHS will not exceed $7,380.00 (plus $565.00 in FICA costs) and will be funded through Title IV funds.

 

The Extended School Day (ESD) program at Bullock will run 2 days per week from February 2024 to April 2024 for 5^th grade students who are not included in the High Impact Tutoring Grant.  Two staff members (staff TBD) will receive an hour of remediation in math each day and will be offered to students who are identified at risk according to MAP assessment scores. Students will receive targeted interventions to meet their individual needs. Staff members will be paid for 1 hour of instruction daily and a half hour for prep/arrival/dismissal each day at the hourly rate. The cost of the program at DLB will not exceed $6,150.00 (plus $47.00 in FICA costs) and will 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. Orcam Reading Device Pilot

6. School Choice Court Case (attachment)

7. Glassboro/Care Solace Inc. Agreement (attachment)

8. Retitling Computer Class at Bowe MS

9. 2023-2024 Governor’s TOY & ESP Recipients (attachment)