September 18, 2024 - 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 24, 2026 Executive Minutes (attachment)

B. June 24, 2026 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 22, 2026

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 March 6, 2026 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 posted on the Board of Education website, www.gpsd.us

 

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 22, 2026

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 approval for the resignation of Mary Michele Truax effective August 15, 2026. (attachment)

 

b. Recommend Board ratify the resignation of Danielle Cerrato effective July 9, 2026. (attachment)

 

c. Recommend Board ratify the resignation of Andrew Sheneman effective July 13, 2026. (attachment)

 

2. Revocation of Tenure

3. Dismissal/Suspension

4. Leaves of Absence

 

a. Recommend Board approval of the attached July 2026 Leave of Absence list. (attachment to come)

 

5. Retirement

 

a. Recommend Board approval for the retirement of Quay Foster effective January 1, 2027. (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

b. Administration

c. Bus Drivers/Bus Aides

d. Substitute Bus Drivers and Aides

e. Custodians/Housekeeper/Grounds

f. Substitute Custodians/Housekeepers/Grounds

g. Athletics

h. Other

 

2. Employee Transfer/Appointments

3. Assignments

4. Contracts

5. Miscellaneous

6. Legal

 

C. Job Descriptions

 

D. Miscellaneous

 

1. After-School Detention-Bullock

Recommend Board approval of all certificated staff members to oversee after-school detention at Dorothy L. Bullock School on a rotational basis 4 days per week, one hour per day, for the 2026-2027 school year at the rate of $45.00 per hour. Detention will be held on Monday through Thursday from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

 

2. AM Early Arrival Monitoring-Bullock

Recommend Board approval of all certificated staff members to monitor students who arrive to school early, as needed, on a rotational basis from 8:15 am to 8:35 am at the rate of $45.00 per hour.

 

3. PM Late Bus Student Monitoring-Bullock

Recommend Board approval of all certificated staff members to monitor students due to late bus arrivals, as needed, on a rotational basis at the rate of $45.00 per hour.

 

4. ASD/ESD/Saturday School Monitors-Bowe MS

Recommend Board approval of all certificated staff members as monitors for After-School Detention, Extended School Day, and Saturday School, as needed, on a rotating basis, for the 2026-2027 school year at the rate of $45.00 per hour.

 

-After-School Detention: Monday to Thursday, 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm from September 13, 2026 to June 11, 2027

 

-Extended School Day: Monday to Thursday, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm from September 13, 2026 to June 11, 2027

 

-Saturday School: As needed

 

4. Bulldogs After School Tutors-Bowe MS

Recommend Board approval of all certificated staff members as Bulldogs After School tutors, as needed, 2 days per week from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm on a rotating basis from September 8, 2026 to June 11, 2027 at the rate of $45.00 per hour.

 

5. Additional Hours-School Nurse-Bullock

Recommend Board approval of Judith Shone-Tamaska, part-time School Nurse at Dorothy L. Bullock School, be paid for additional hours as needed for the 2026-2027 school year to help support the nurse's office with the number of students in the building. This will be funded through Title funds as done previously at a rate of $45.00 per hour.

 

6. HIB Committee Members

Recommend Board approval of the following staff members as Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Committee members for the 2026-2027 school year.

 

 

7. Handle With Care Training

Recommend Board approval of the following staff members to be trained in Hande With Care physical restraint techniques as required by District Policy 5561, effective July 27, 2026. This policy required identified staff to be trained yearly in deescalation and restraint techniques. Training during the summer reduces the time staff is out of the classroom and the number of substitutes needed to complete the training sessions.

 

Certificated staff will be compensated at the hourly rate of $45.00.

 

Paraprofessionals will be compensated at their contracted hourly rate.

 

8. ESY Staff Stipend

Recommend Board ratify compensating Serenity Sanders a Toileting Stipend in the amount of $50.00 due to a change in the Extended School Year classroom support, effective July 7, 2026.

 

9. Boys Basketball Coach

Recommend Board ratify Amir Timbers as Head Boys Basketball Coach, Step 2 at the stipend amount of $8,467.00 for the 2026-2027 school year, effective November 23, 2026 to March 9, 2027. Mr. Timbers will be holding a summer league effective June 30, 2026. He is replacing Lynell Payne.

 

 

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

 

a. Donation-Electronic Keyboard

Recommend Board approval for a donation to the Glassboro High School Marching Band of a Yamaha PSR-EW425 electronic keyboard from Mr. and Mrs. Kopp.

     

C. Transportation

 

1. Joint Transportation Agreement-Delsea

Recommend Board ratify the 2026 transportation jointure with Delsea School District as Joiner, and Glassboro Public Schools as host, for transportation of one student to Durand/Abilities Schools in the total amount of $6,624.00, and two students to Dorothy L. Bullock School in the total amount of $2,340.00. (attachment)

 

D. Budget Recommendations/Grants

 

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

a. July 2025 Bill Lists

1) Warrant Account (attachment to come)

2) Student Activities (attachment to come)

3) Cafeteria (attachment to come)

4) Athletic Officials (attachment to come)

b. Handwritten Check List June 1-30, 2026 (attachment to come)

c. Board Secretary’s Report June 2026 (attachment to come)

d. Revenue Report June 2026 (attachment to come)

e. Treasurer’s Report June 2026 (attachment to come)

f.  Food Service Profit & Loss June 2026 (attachment to come)

g. Capital Projects July 2026 (attachment to come)

 

Board Secretary’s Reports in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of June 2026.  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 2026.  The Treasurer’s Reports and Secretary’s Reports are in agreement for the month June 2026.

 

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 2026 (attachment to come)

 

E. Resolutions/Contracted Services

 

1. Policies/Regulations

Recommend Board approval for the second reading and adoption of the following policies/ regulations. (attachment)

 

 

2. 2026-2027 GCDC Memorandum of Understanding

Recommend Board approval of the 2026-2027 Memorandum of Understanding between the Glassboro Child Development Centers and the below District Schools.

 

a. J. Harvey Rodgers School/Mitcho Early Childhood Center (attachment)

b. Dorothy L. Bullock School (attachment)

c. Thomas E. Bowe School (attachment)

 

3. 2026-2027 Medical/Dental/Vision Premium Rates

Recommend Board approval of the 2026-2027 renewal medical, dental, and vision premium rates provided by Allen Associates. (attachment)

 

4. 2026-2027 Tax Levy Payment Schedule

Recommend Board approval of the 2026-2027 school year Tax Levy Payment Schedule. (attachment)

 

5. I-Ready Partner Services

Recommend Board approval for the purchase of i-Ready Partner Services from Curriculum Associates for the 2026–2027 school year. The total cost to the district is $81,338.50. (attachment)

 

F. Informational – Reports/Articles/Miscellaneous

 

1. Reports

a. Maintenance Report (attachment to come)

b. Security Drill Report (attachment to come)

c. Facility Request Report (attachment)

d.  IT Report (attachment)

e. Food Service Monthly Report (attachment to come)

 

2. Articles

3. Miscellaneous

 

 

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

 

1. Grants

 

a. 2026-2027 Perkins Grant

Recommend Board approval for the refusal of funds for Perkins Grant for 2026-2027 school year.

 

2. Title I Staff

3. Assessments

4. Curriculum

5. Professional Development/Workshops

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

 

B. Field Experiences/Enrollment

 

1. Field Experience

a. Columbia University-MSW Internship

Recommend Board approval of Columbia University Social Work student, Subaita Almobin, for an internship with Beth Torbik, pending receipt of current TB test result and a positive criminal history background check, at Thomas E. Bowe Middle School from September 8, 2026 to May 8, 2027.

 

b. Stockton University-Speech Externship

Recommend Board approval of Stockton University student, Maria Traxler, for a Speech Externship with Rhianna Hawn at Dorothy L. Bullock School from January 19, 2027 to April 30, 2027.

 

c. Rowan University-Field Experience-Early Childhood Education

Recommend Board approval of the following Rowan University students to do Field Experience–Early Childhood Education for the Fall 2026 semester. The students will be spending one day a week for 10 weeks on the following dates.

 

September 17, 24, 2026

October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2026

November 12, 19, 2026

December 3, 2026

 

2. Enrollment/ADA (attachment to come)

 

C. Testing

 

D. Special Education/Other Student Issues

 

1. 2026-2027 Out-Of-District Placements

Recommend Board approval of the following out-of-district placements for the 2026-2027 school year effective July 1, 2026.

 

 

2. Commission for the Blind Services-Student ID #22-02 & Student ID #17-22

Recommend Board approval for the cost of services by the Commission for the Blind for Student ID #22-02 and Student ID #17-22 at Level I for the 2026-2027 school year, effective July 1, 2026. Cost to the district is $5,336.00.

 

E. Athletics

 

F. Miscellaneous

 

1. 2026-2027 ScIP Team Staff

Recommend Board approval of the 2026-2027 ScIP Team consisting of the following staff members. Based on the provisions of the TEACHNJ Act and AchieveNJ, every school must establish a School Improvement Panel (ScIP) whose role is to ensure and support the implementation of the district’s evaluation, professional development, and mentoring policies at the school level.

 

 

G. Informational

 

1. HIB Report (attachment to come)

2. Suspensions (attachment to come)

3. Board Reports

a. Rodgers (attachment to come)

b. Bullock (attachment)

c. Bowe MS (attachment)

d. GHS/GHS Guidance/Athletics (attachment)

e. AEHS (attachment to come)

f. Rodgers Guidance (attachment to come)

g. Bullock Guidance (attachment)

h. Bowe MS Guidance (attachment to come)

4. Assistant Superintendent Report (attachment to come)

5. 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct - Informational

a. J. Harvey Rodgers School (attachment to come)

b. Dorothy L. Bullock School (attachment to come)

c. Thomas E. Bowe School (attachment)

d. Glassboro High School (attachment)

6. 2026-2027 Student Handbook – Informational

a. J. Harvey Rodgers School (attachment to come)

b. Dorothy L. Bullock School (attachment to come)

c. Thomas E. Bowe School (attachment)

d. Glassboro High School (attachment)