March 20, 2024 Agenda

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Dates: 
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 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. February 21, 2024 Executive Minutes (attachment)
B. February 21, 2024 Public Minutes (attachment)
C. March 11, 2024 School Board Retreat 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. Student Presidential Service Award Recipients, Tina Spadafora
 
Olayinka Osinowo
Kayden Hartung
Hanna Juma
 
B. 2023-2024 Music In Our Schools Month (MIOSM) Student Recognition, Arthur Myers
 
2023-2024 Music Honors Recipients
 
Student
Grade
Instrument/Voice
Ensemble/Honor
Director
Luke Johns
5
Clarinet
All SJ Elementary Honors Band
Angelina Coppola
Maya Fajardo
6
Violin
All SJ Elementary Honors Orchestra
Hester Hasheian
Christian Hughes
6
Viola
All SJ Elementary Honors Orchestra
Hester Hasheian
Grayce Hopely
6
Viola
All SJ Elementary Honors Orchestra
Hester Hasheian
Daniel Plourde
5
Violin
All SJ Elementary Honors Orchestra
Rachel Johns
Albert McCoog
4
Violin
All SJ Elementary Honors Orchestra
Rachel Johns
Annabelle Tarasevich
5
Cello
All SJ Elementary Honors Orchestra
Rachel Johns
Samantha Lowe
8
Viola
All SJ Junior High Orchestra
Hester Hasheian
Giselle Padams Altersitz
8
Alto 1
All SJ Jr. High Chorus
Sean McCarrick
Moriah Neube
9
Alto 1
All SJ Jr. High Chorus
Elisa Contrevo
Michelle Condè
11
Alto 2
All SJ Sr. High Chorus
Elisa Contrevo
Faith Cowley
10
Alto 1
All SJ Sr. High Chorus
Elisa Contrevo
Katey Olsen
10
Alto 1
All SJ Sr. High Chorus
Elisa Contrevo
Madison Olsen
12
Soprano 2
All SJ Sr. High Chorus
Elisa Contrevo
Karli Pritchett
11
Soprano 1
All SJ Sr. High Chorus
Elisa Contrevo
Journee Sherman
11
Alto 2
All SJ Sr. High Chorus
Elisa Contrevo
Samantha Tranz
12
Alto 1
All SJ Sr. High Chorus
Elisa Contrevo
Andrew Weiss
10
Bass 1
All SJ Sr. High Chorus
Elisa Contrevo
Samantha Tranz
12
Clarinet
All SJ Symphonic Band
Arthur Myers
Alexander Sabillena
8
Trumpet
Olympic Honors Band - Jr. High
Arthur Myers
Concepcion Soriano
8
Trumpet
Olympic Honors Band - Jr. High
Arthur Myers
Sofia Dungca
8
Flute
Olympic Honors Band - Jr. High
Arthur Myers
Ijeoma Ufomba
8
Flute
Olympic Honors Band - Jr. High
Arthur Myers
Maxwell Smith
7
Percussion
Olympic Honors Band - Jr. High
Arthur Myers
Isabella Profico
12
Baritone Saxophone
Olympic Honors Band - Sr. High
Arthur Myers
Madison Olsen
12
Clarinet
Olympic Honors Band - Sr. High
Arthur Myers
Katey Olsen
10
Flute
Olympic Honors Band - Sr. High
Arthur Myers
Katey Olsen
10
Flute
Rowan Windfest
Arthur Myers
Isabella Profico
12
Baritone Saxophone
Rowan Windfest
Arthur Myers
Madison Olsen
12
Clarinet
Rowan Windfest
Arthur Myers
Samantha Tranz
11
Clarinet
Rowan Windfest
Arthur Myers
Alexander Sabillena
8
Trumpet
Rowan Youth Orchestra
Arthur Myers
Alexander Sabillena
8
Trumpet
Rowan Youth Brass Band
Arthur Myers
Samantha Tranz
11
Clarinet
SJ Area Wind Ensemble Side by Side Concert
Arthur Myers
Alexander Sabillena
8
Trumpet
University of Delaware Youth Wind Ensemble Day
Arthur Myers
Sofia Dungca
8
Trumpet
University of Delaware Youth Wind Ensemble Day
Arthur Myers
 
C. Student Safety Data System Reporting (SSDS), Dr. Mark Silverstein (attachment)
 
D. District Partnership Presentation, Dr. Mark Silverstein (attachment)
 
9. Board Committee Reports & Action Items
 
10. Old Business
 
11. New Business
 
12. Opportunity for the Public to Address the Board of Education
 
In accordance with the Public Participation in Board Meetings, in Board Bylaw No. 0167, the Chair shall limit discussion from each individual, or group representative, to five (5) minutes.
 
13. Adjournment
 

GLASSBORO BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING OR WORK SESSION

 
DATE:              March 20, 2024
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 January 12, 2024 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:                March 20, 2024
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 ratify the resignation of Melissa Weber effective February 23, 2024. (attachment)
 
b. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Suzanne Carson effective April 28, 2024. (attachment)
 
c. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Dr. Robert Preston effective June 30, 2024. (attachment)
 
d. Recommend Board ratify the resignation of Alysia Wilcox effective March 8, 2024. (attachment)
 
e. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Kimberly Bullock effective April 18, 2024. (attachment)
 
2. Revocation of Tenure
3. Dismissal/Suspension
 
a. Suspension
Recommend Board ratify suspension without pay for one (1) day for Employee #6159 effective March 15, 2024. (attachment)
 
4. Leaves of Absence
 
a. Recommend Board approval of the attached March 2024 Leave of Absence list. (attachment)
 
5. Retirement
 
a. Recommend Board approval for the retirement of Valerie Delia effective June 30, 2024. (attachment)
 
b. Recommend Board approval for the retirement of Virginia Bartie effective July 1, 2024. (attachment)
 
6. Reduction in Force
7. Increment Withholding
8. Rescind Action
 
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-Bullock
Recommend Board approval of Mandy Waldron, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as a General/ Credentialed Aide in the position of 1:1 Aide at CST/Dorothy L. Bullock School 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. Ms. Waldron is replacing Amanda Turner due to resignation. (attachment)
 
2) ABA Aide-Rodgers
Recommend Board approval of Lydia Fulleylove, pending Paraprofessional test results and 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 $19.05 per hour, in addition to an ABA stipend in the amount of $2,500.00, and a Toileting stipend in the amount of $500.00. Start date to be determined. Ms. Fulleylove is replacing Ruth Keating due to assignment change. (attachment)
 
3) 1:1 Aide-GHS
Recommend Board approval of Amandeep Kaur, 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 in addition to a Toileting stipend in the amount of $500.00. Start date to be determined. This is a new position. (attachment)
 
4) Classroom Aide-Rodgers
Recommend Board approval of Teresa Colamesta, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as an Associate Aide in the position of Classroom Aide at 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 $19.25 per hour in addition to a Toileting stipend in the amount of $500.00. Start date to be determined. This is a new position. (attachment)
 
5) Business Teacher-GHS
Recommend Board approval of Daniel Wyshinski, pending certification issuance and clearance from the NJ Department of Education, 50-Hour Program completion and/or waiver, and a positive criminal history background check, as Business Teacher at GHS for the 2024-2025 school year, MA Step 1, at an annual salary of $62,422.00.  Start date to be determined. Mr. Wyshinski is replacing Barbara Jones due to retirement. (attachment)
 
b. Administration
c. Bus Drivers/Bus Aides
d. Substitute Bus Drivers and Aides
e. Custodians/Housekeeper/Maintenance
 
1) Maintenance
Recommend Board approval of Jose Heredia, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Maintenance in Operations for the 2023-2024 school year, Step 5, at a prorated salary of $49,783.00. Start date to be determined. Mr. Heredia previously worked in the district from 2019 to 2023 as a Custodian and will be replacing Miguel Olivo due to a position change. (attachment)
 
2) Housekeeper
Recommend Board approval of Fernando Miranda, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Housekeeper for the 2023-2024 school year, Step 6, at a prorated salary of $31,471.00. Start date to be determined. Mr. Miranda is replacing Toni Walker. (attachment)
 
3) Grounds
Recommend Board approval of Sam Panarello, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Grounds-keeper for the 2023-2024 school year, Step 4, at a prorated salary of $32,560.00. Start date to be determined. Mr. Panarello is replacing Ryan Catania due to resignation. (attachment)
 
4) Housekeeper
Recommend Board approval of James Barker, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Housekeeper for the 2023-2024 school year, Step 6, at a prorated salary of $31,471.00. Start date to be determined. Mr. Barker is replacing Kimberly Bullock due to resignation. (attachment)
 
f. Substitute Custodians/Grounds
g. Athletics
h. ESS Substitutes
Recommend Board approval of the March 2024 ESS Substitute list. (attachment)
 
i. Other
 
2. Employee Transfer/Appointments
3. Assignments
 
a. Staff Reassignment-Rodgers
Recommend Board ratify the assignment change of Ruth Keating from ABA Aide at J. Harvey Rodgers School to Associate Aide in the position of Classroom Aide at J. Harvey Rodgers, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 2, at a rate of $19.45 per hour, effective March 13, 2024.  Ms. Keating is replacing Lisa Janicki due to resignation. (attachment)
 
b. Staff Reassignment-Transportation
1) Recommend Board ratify the assignment change of Courtney Alvarez from Transportation Aide to Bus Driver 189 for the 2023-2024 school year, Step L1Y1, 6.5 hours per day at the hourly rate of $23.71, effective March 18, 2024.  Ms. Alvarez is replacing Chantelle Poole. (attachment)
 
2) Recommend Board ratify the assignment change of Keila Wilcox from Substitute Transportation Aide to Transportation Aide 189 for the 2023-2024 school year, Step L1Y1, 4.5 hours per day at the hourly rate of $19.46, effective March 18, 2024.  Ms. Wilcox is replacing Courtney Alvarez due to assignment change. (attachment)
 
4. Contracts
 
a. School Business Administrator
Recommend Board approval for the reappointment of Michael Sloan, pending approval from the Gloucester County Office of Education, as School Business Administrator for the 2024-2025 school year at an annual salary of $153,768.00, effective July 1, 2024.
 
5. Miscellaneous
6. Legal
 
C. Job Descriptions
 
D. Public Relations
 
1. Community Affairs Secretary Report – February 2024 (attachment)
 
E. Miscellaneous
 
1. After-School Tutoring-GHS
Recommend Board ratify the following staff members for After-School Tutoring, two days per week, one hour per session, at the hourly rate of $41.00, effective February 1, 2024. Funding is through ARP-ESSER 3. (attachment)
 
Michele Memis
Richard Wisniewski
Allison Swank
Wendy Lynch
Christopher Wood
Christina Duffey
Tina Spadafora
 
 
2. Bulldogs After-School Program-Bowe MS
Recommend Board ratify Stephen Cross to facilitate Bulldogs After-School Program at Thomas E. Bowe Middle School for the 2023-2024 school year, 1.25 hours per day, three days per week, at the hourly rate of $41.00, effective January 15, 2024. (attachment)
 
3. Home Instruction Services
Recommend Board ratify certificated district staff members to provide home instruction services to students, on an as-needed basis, for the 2023-2024 school year at the stipend amount of $41.00 per hour, effective September 13, 2023.  Identified students will be provided services throughout the school year in accordance with NJAC 6A:16.  Students are provided ten hours of services per week; five hours are direct instruction and five hours are asynchronous learning.  Home instructors are required to follow district curriculum expectations and grading policies. (attachment)
 
4. Supplemental Tutoring
Recommend Board ratify compensation for the following staff members for 1.25 hours per week of supplemental Orton-Gillingham tutoring for identified students for the 2023-2024 school year at the stipend amount of $41.00 per hour, not to exceed $7,000.00, effective September 6, 2024.  Students may be granted supplemental services to address learning gaps through IEP decision.
 
Andrea Giroux
Robyn Saur
 
5. Amended Coaching Contract
Recommend Board ratify the contract for Lawrence Hickman, Middle School Track Coach for the 2023-2024 school year, from Step 2 at a stipend amount of $2,254.00 to Step 2 at a stipend amount of $2,324.00. (attachment)
 
6. Middle School Track Coach
Recommend Board ratify Kimberly DiMeo as the second Middle School Track Coach for the 2023-2024 school year, Step 1, at a stipend amount of $1,992.00, effective March 11, 2024 to June 9, 2024. (attachment)
 
7. Assistant Varsity Softball Coach
Recommend Board ratify rescinding Nicole Ramirez as a Volunteer Softball Coach and approve as Assistant Varsity Softball Coach for the 2023-2024 school year, Step 1, at a stipend amount of $3,652.00, from March 11, 2024 to June 9, 2024. (attachment)
 
8. Compensatory Education-Student ID #48067
Recommend Board ratify compensation for Morgan McGough, 1:1 Aide, to provide one hour of compensatory education for Student ID #48067 at before-school care, effective March 20, 2024 to June 13, 2024 at her hourly rate of pay, not to exceed $1,463.00. Due to loss of services, 180 hours of compensatory education is owed to student.  This will be used to compensate for 76 of these hours. (attachment)
 
9. Schools Struggle With Teacher Turnover Article (attachment)
 
10. Handle With Care Training-CST
Recommend Board approval for one hour of Handle With Care Training for Hair Pulling Releases before school for the following staff members at their hourly salary rate.  Due to a noted increase in hair pulling in the ABA classroom and as a building team, it is recommended that a review of hair pull release techniques providing modeling and physical practice be completed.  Cost to the district is $75.40. (attachment)
 
Debbie Fanfarillo
Ruth Keating
 
11. Guidance Counselor-AEHS
Recommend Board ratify Nancy Sapanara as Guidance Counselor for the Alternative Evening High School, one night per week at the rate of $41.00 per hour, for scheduling and meeting with students, effective March 19, 2024 through June 2024.  Cost to the district is $1,230.00. (attachment)
 
12. Rapid Science of Reading Training
Recommend Board approval to compensate the following staff members to attend Science of Reading Training at Rowan University on March 23, 2024, 4 hours each at the rate of $41.00 per hour.  Cost to the district is $656.00.  Funding is through Title II.
 
Heather Stewart
Jasmyn Salazar
Katherine Burt
Alyssa Lombardi
 
 
 

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. Joint Transportation Agreements
a. Recommend Board ratify the 2023-2024 transportation jointure with Glassboro Public Schools (Host) and Washington Township Public Schools (Joiner) for transportation of one student for the total amount of $6,180.32 from September 7, 2023 to June 2024. (attachment)
 
b. Recommend Board ratify the 2023-2024 transportation jointure with Glassboro Public Schools (Sending District) and Winslow Township Public Schools (Receiving District) for transportation of Student ID #936028 for 99 days at a per diem rate of $7.97 from January 16, 2024 to June 30, 2024, for a total cost not to exceed $789.03. (attachment)
 
D. Budget Recommendations/Grants
 
1. Recommend Board approval of the following Reports per attachments:
a. Warrant Account Bill List March 2024 (attachment)
b. Handwritten Check List February 1-29, 2024 (attachment)
c. DRAFT - Board Secretary’s Report February 2024 (attachment)
d. Revenue Report February 2024 (attachment)
e. DRAFT - Treasurer’s Report February 2024 (attachment)
f. Food Service Profit & Loss February 2024 (attachment)
 
Board Secretary’s Reports in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of February 2024.  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 February 2024.  The Treasurer’s Reports and Secretary’s Reports are in agreement for the month of February 2024.
 
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 February 2024. (attachment)
 
E. Resolutions/Contracted Services
 
1. Policies/Regulations
Recommend Board approval for the second reading and adoption of the following policies/ regulations. (attachment)
 
a.
Policy 2624
Grading System
 
2. Revised 2023-2024 Signatories
Recommend Board approval to revise and authorize 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 March 20, 2024 through June 30, 2024. (attachment)
 
Account Name
Number of
Signers Required
Signatories
Warrant Account
3
Business Administrator
Board President
Treasurer
Student Activities Account
2
Business Administrator
Board President
Treasurer
Petty Cash Account
2
Business Administrator
Board President
Treasurer
Cafeteria Account
2
Business Administrator
Assistant Business Administrator
Athletic Account
2
Business Administrator
Athletic Director
Workers Compensation Account
1
Business Administrator
 
Payroll Account
1
Business Administrator
Treasurer
Agency Account
1
Business Administrator
Treasurer
Teacher’s Summer Pay Account
1
Business Administrator
Treasurer
Unemployment Compensation Account
1
Business Administrator
Treasurer
 
3. Decommission & Disposal
Recommend Board approval to decommission and dispose of the following items. (attachment)
 
Tag #
Description
Serial #
Building
Status
01550
Auto Scrubber
SS24100002295CS
 
Decommission
04078
Auto Scrubber
T5-10360874
Rodgers
Decommission
02833
Auto Scrubber
5400-10215134       
Bullock
Decommission
01461
Auto Scrubber
BR25000009819GR
Bullock
Decommission
02262
Auto Scrubber
BR22500003619BR
Bullock
Decommission
01486
D-600L Camera
1021209
GHS
Disposal
1521
Camera
N/A
GHS
Disposal
4071
Camera
N/A
GHS
Disposal
4072
Camera
N/A
GHS
Disposal
 
4. PEA 2024-2025 District Enrollment & Planning Workbook & Budget Narrative
Recommend Board approval for the submission of the PEA 2024-2025 District Enrollment & Planning Workbook and Budget Narrative to the Office of Preschool Education, Division of Childhood Services. (attachment)
 
a. 2024-2025 Budget Narrative (attachment)
b. PEA 2024-2025 District Enrollment & Planning Workbook (attachment)
 
5. NJ Structured Learning Experience Agreement
Recommend Board approval of the New Jersey Structured Learning Agreement (SLE) for Student ID #41831 to volunteer at approved location with the assistance of the 1:1 Paraprofessional. (attachment)
 
6. NJMVC Resolution
Recommend Board approval of the following New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Resolution. (attachment)
 
WHEREAS, the Glassboro Board of Education acknowledges that from time to time, paperwork concerning its motor vehicles must be completed and delivered in person to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission ("NJMVC"); and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to appoint the Business Administrator and the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds as its authorized representatives to complete, sign and deliver paperwork regarding District vehicles on behalf of the Glassboro Board of Education to the NJMVC, for the period of January 22, 2024 through June 30, 2024;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Glassboro Board of Education resolves to appoint the Business Administrator and the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds as its authorized representatives, for the completion and delivery of any necessary paperwork regarding District vehicles to the NJMVC.
 
7. 2024-2025 Travel Resolution
Recommend Board approval of the following 2024-2025 Travel Resolution. (attachment)
 
WHEREAS, the Glassboro Board of Education recognizes school staff and Board members will incur travel expenses related to and within the scope of their current responsibilities and for travel that promotes the delivery of instruction or furthers the efficient operation of the school district; and
 
WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-7.3 et seq. requires Board members to receive approval of these expenses by a majority of the full voting membership of the Board and staff members to receive prior approval of these expenses by the Superintendent of Schools and a majority of the full voting membership of the Board; and
 
WHEREAS, the Glassboro Board of Education established $100,000 as the maximum travel amount for the current school year and has expended $34,378 as of this date; now
 
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves travel and related expense reimbursements in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-7.3, to a maximum expenditure of $100,000 for the 2024-2025 school year.
 
8. 2024-2025 Budget Resolution
Recommend Board approval of the following 2024-2025 Budget Resolution. (attachment)
 
BE IT RESOLVED that the tentative budget be approved for the 2024-2025 School Year using the 2024-2025 state aid figures and the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary be authorized to submit the following tentative budget to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval in accordance with the statutory deadline:
 
 
General Fund
Special Revenue
Debt Service
Total
2024-2025 Total Expenditures
$42,428,291
$3,668,885
$1,606,500
$47,703,676
Less: Anticipated Revenues
$19,667,438
$3,668,885
$   676,507
$24,012,830
Taxes
To Be
Raised
$22,760,853
$          -0-
$   929,993
$23,690,846
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that included in the general fund appropriations is $1,716,052 of budgeted fund balance, and an adjusted prebudget year tax levy enrollment adjustment of $259,204; and
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that included in the general fund appropriations, budget line 620 is a withdrawal from Capital Reserve – Other Capital Projects in the amount of $796,000 for other capital project costs of the J. Harvey Rodgers Gym Floor Abatement and the J. Harvey Rodgers Canopy Refurbishment.  The total cost of this project is $796,000 which represents expenditures for construction elements or projects that are in addition to the facilities efficiency standards determined by the Commissioner as necessary to achieve the New Jersey Student Learning Standards; and
 
To advertise said tentative budget in the South Jersey Times in accordance with the form required by the State Department of Education and according to law; and
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a public hearing be held at Glassboro High School, located at 550 Joseph Bowe Blvd, Borough of Glassboro, County of Gloucester, and the State of New Jersey on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on the budget for the 2024-2025 School Year.
 
9. Bus Lease/Purchase
Recommend Board approval to authorize the Business Administrator to seek out a lease/purchase for the following equipment through the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey Cooperative, Bid #ESCNJ 23/24-21, as detailed below. (attachment)
 
Description
Unit Price
Quantity
Total Cost
2025 Model Year 54 Passenger Blue Bird “Vision” School Bus
$144,325.20
3
$432,975.60
 
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-February 2024 (attachment)
 
2. Articles
3. Miscellaneous
a. 2024-2025 Budget Update
 
 

3. Instruction

 
A. Grants/Assessments/Curriculum/Workshops/Professional Development
 
1. Grants
2. Title I Staff
3. Assessments
4. Curriculum
 
a. Course Title Changes-GHS
1) Recommend Board approval for a GHS course title change from Child Development II & III to Tomorrow’s Teachers I & II.  Tomorrow’s Teachers was established in 2007 as a curricular program for high school juniors and seniors interested in pursuing a teaching career.  Tomorrow’s Teachers is supported by TCNJ’s Center for Future Educators, which is funded by the NJEA and is part of New Jersey’s Future Educators of America initiative. (attachment)
 
2) Recommend Board approval for the following GHS course title changes to match trends in education and college credit equivalency.  GHS will also be adding a second level of Ceramics. Fine Art Studio II, III, and IV would be eliminated as they are not necessary. (attachment)
 
a. Studio Art I (Formerly Intro Art)
b. Studio Art II (Formerly Fine Art Studio I)
c. Portfolio (Extension of Studio Art I and II for Seniors interested in pursuing Art in college)
 
b. Course Addition-GHS
Recommend Board approval to add AP Psychology as an additional elective at GHS.  This course would be offered in addition to the general studies level Psychology course.  The district currently offers 3-4 sessions a year; offering an AP level would give students greater exposure to the curriculum. (attachment)
 
c. 2023-2024 Curriculum Members-Amended Facilitator Stipend
Recommend Board ratify the 2023-2024 Curriculum Facilitator Stipends as follows. (attachment)
 
From:
Facilitators for Music, Nurses, World Language, and Science Fair Committees currently receive a $550 stipend through district funds.
 
To:
Facilitators for Music, Nurses, and World Language receive a $550 stipend through district funds.  Facilitators for the Science Fair receive an $820 stipend through district funds.
 
5. Professional Development/Workshops
a. Recommend Board approval of the attached professional development/ workshops. (attachment)
 
b. NJASBO 62nd Annual Conference
Recommend Board approval for Michael Sloan to attend the NJASBO 62nd Annual Conference in Atlantic City, NJ from June 5, 2024 to June 7, 2024 to include the following.  Costs are covered up to state and federal travel guidelines by District funds. (attachment)
 
Registration
$500.00
Hotel
$238.00
Meals/IE
$147.50
Mileage
$  63.26
Parking/Travel
$  15.00
 
B. Field Experiences/Enrollment
 
1. Field Experience
 
a. Rowan University-Clinical Practice
Recommend Board approve the following Rowan University students for Clinical Practice Placement. (attachment)
 
March 29, 2024 to May 3, 2024
Student
Cooperating Teacher
Location
Robert Stashek
Jessica Parto
Bowe MS
 
September 3, 2024 to October 5, 2024
March 17, 2025 to May 9, 2025
Student
Cooperating Teacher
Location
Nick Masciulli
Stephen Belh
Bowe MS
 
September 3, 2024 to May 9, 2025
Student
Cooperating Teacher
Location
Mia Borrell
Andrea Dalfonso
Bullock
Lexi Laggan
Jacqueline Applegate
Bullock
Meghan Kryjer
Robyn Sauer
Sarah Pagan
Bullock
 
October 28, 2024 to December 11, 2024
January 21, 2025 to March 14, 2025
Student
Cooperating Teacher
Location
Nick Masciulli
Michael Bittner
Bullock
 
2. Enrollment/ADA (attachment)
 
C. Testing
 
D. Special Education/Other Student Issues
 
1. OOD Placement-Student ID #24-11
Recommend Board ratify placement of Student ID #24-11 for placement at GCSSSD that is deemed necessary per IEP, effective February 26, 2024.  Cost to the district is $18,019.00. (attachment)
 
E. Athletics
 
1. Spring 2024 Sports Schedules
Recommend Board approval of the Spring 2024 Sports Schedules. (attachment)
 
F. Miscellaneous
 
1. 2024-2025 School Calendar
Recommend Board approval of the 2024-2025 School Calendar. (attachment)
 
2. AVID Family Night
Recommend Board approval to compensate the following staff members for co-hosting AVID Family Night on March 27, 2024 for a total cost of $533.00.  Funding is through Title I. (attachment)
 
Name
Total Hours
Hourly Rate
Total
Michele Memis
Up to 3
$41.00/Hr
$123.00
Amy Stewart
Up to 3
$41.00/Hr
$123.00
Melissa Ullom
2
$41.00/Hr
$  82.00
Andrea Locastro
2
$41.00/Hr
$  82.00
Jordan Hess
Up to 3
$41.00/Hr
$123.00
 
3. Distracted Driving Presentation-GHS
Recommend Board approval for EndDD.org to host a Distracted Driving Presentation for GHS Juniors and Seniors on May 23, 2024.  The Distracted Driving presentations are interactive, include both poignant and humorous videos, present the sobering statistics of the current safety crisis, share true stories of the costs of distracted driving, and offer simple steps that drivers can use immediately to help them and others end distracted driving.  A donation in the amount of $500.00 from the Student Activities account will fund the presentation. (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. GPSD Services Recognition Program Recipients
IT: Abigal Palen
Secretary: Bernadette Gennaoui
Transportation: Tom Ogren
Security: Tom Barber
Custodial: Anthony Mangino
 

 
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