October 16, 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. September 18, 2024 Executive Minutes (attachment)

B. September 18, 2024 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. Instructional Technology Annual Report, Susan Kornicki (attachment)

B. Transportation Annual Report, Diane Veight (attachment to come)

 

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:              October 16, 2024

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 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

 

 

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:                October 16, 2024

Time:                5:00 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. Resignation-Scott Campbell

Recommend Board ratify the resignation of Scott Campbell effective October 18, 2024. (attachment)

 

2. Revocation of Tenure

3. Dismissal/Suspension

 

a. Suspension-Employee #5761

Recommend Board ratify a 10-day suspension, without pay, for Employee #5761, effective September 19, 2024. (attachment)

 

b. Suspension/Administrative Leave-Employee #5227

Recommend Board ratify a 3-day suspension, without pay, for Employee #5227, effective October 1, 2024 and placement on Administrative Leave, with pay, pending BOE review, effective October 4, 2024. (attachment)

 

4. Leaves of Absence

 

a. Recommend Board approval of the attached October 2024 Leave of Absence list. (attachment)

 

5. Retirement

 

a. Recommend Board approval for the retirement of Linda Barousse effective November 30, 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. Special Ed Aide-CST/Bullock

Recommend Board approval of Alyssa Connor, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as an Associate Aide in the position of Special Education Aide at CST/Bullock for the 2024-2025 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $20.11 per hour. Start date to be determined. Ms. Connor is replacing Stephanie Martinez due to resignation. (attachment)

 

2. Preschool Classroom Aide-Rodgers

Recommend Board approval of Teresa Brown, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as an Associate Aide in the position of Preschool Classroom Aide at Rodgers for the 2024-2025 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $20.11 per hour in addition to a Toileting Stipend in the amount of $500.00. Start date to be determined. Ms. Brown is currently working as an Aide in the classroom as an Aide through ESS and is replacing Danyelle Mullen due to resignation. (attachment)

 

3. Science Teacher-AEHS

Recommend Board approval of Amanda Hagen, pending clearance from the NJ Department of Education and receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Science Teacher at GHS Alternative Evening High School for the 2024-2025 school year, at a salary rate of 42.00 per hour.  Start date to be determined.  Ms. Hagen is replacing Charles Adams due to resignation. (attachment)

 

4. First Grade Teacher-Bullock

Recommend Board approval of Jessica Raymond, pending clearance from the NJ Department of Education and receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as First Grade Teacher at Dorothy L. Bullock School for the 2024-2025 school year, BA Step 1, at a prorated annual salary of $56,822.00.  Start date to be determined. Ms. Raymond is replacing Nicolette Corma due to resignation. (attachment)

 

b. Administration

c. Bus Drivers/Bus Aides

 

1. Bus Drivers

a. Recommend Board approval of Timothy Heaney as Bus Driver 189 for the 2024-2025 school year, Step L1Y1, 6.5 hours per day at the hourly rate of $24.52.  Start date to be determined. Mr. Heaney is replacing Sona Turner due to resignation. (attachment)

 

b. Recommend Board approval of Andrew Ammazzaorsi as Bus Driver 189 for the 2024-2025 school year, Step L1Y1, 6.5 hours per day at the hourly rate of $24.52.  Start date to be determined. Mr. Ammazzaorsi is replacing Tracey Smith due to resignation. (attachment)

 

d. Substitute Bus Drivers and Aides

e. Custodians/Housekeeper

 

1. Housekeeper

Recommend Board approval of Michelle Munoz, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Housekeeper for the 2024-2025 school year, Step 1, at an annual prorated salary of $31,815.00.  Start date to be determined.  Ms. Munoz is replacing Fernando Mirando due to resignation. (attachment)

 

 

f. Substitute Custodians/Grounds

g. Athletics

h. ESS Substitutes

Recommend Board approval of the October 2024 ESS Substitute list. (attachment)

 

i. Other

 

2. Employee Transfer/Appointments

 

a. Staff Transfer-Special Ed Aide

Recommend Board ratify the transfer of Karen Milou, Special Education Aide, from J. Harvey Rodgers School to Thomas E. Bowe Middle School, effective October 1, 2024.  Ms. Milou is replacing Maya Stokes.  This vacancy will be transferred to J. Harvey Rodgers School.

 

b. Staff Transfer-Science Teacher

Recommend Board approval for the transfer of Virginia Keefer, Science Teacher at GHS to Science Teacher at Thomas E. Bowe Middle School, effective October 15, 2024.  Caleb Landolfi, who was BOE approved on September 18, 2024 as Science Teacher, will be replacing Ms. Keefer at GHS.

 

c. Staff Transfer-Operations-Housekeeper

Recommend Board approval for the transfer of Henrik Olsen, Housekeeper, from J. Harvey Rodgers Schools to Dorothy L. Bullock School.  Start date to be determined.

 

3. Assignments

 

a. Assignment Change-Rodgers

Recommend Board ratify a change of assignment for Ruth Keating, from Associate Aide in the position of Kindergarten Classroom Aide to Associate Aide in the position of Preschool Classroom Aide, effective September 5, 2024.  Ms. Keating has been working in the position since the start of the 2024-2025 school year.  She is replacing Ayana Moxey due to assignment change to ABA Aide.  Annual salary amount will remain the same but will now include a $500.00 Toilet Stipend. Funding is through PEA.

 

b. Assignment Change-CST/Bullock

Recommend Board ratify the assignment of Catherine Plourde, ABA Aide at CST/Bullock, to include a Toileting Stipend in the amount of $500.00, effective October 3, 2024.  Due to various student and classroom needs, Ms. Plourde changed classroom assignment.

 

c. Assignment Change-Operations

1) Grounds Foreman

a. Recommend Board rescind the offer of Grounds Foreman for the 2024-2025 school year for Keith Orfe effective October 6, 2024.

 

b. Recommend Board ratify Samuel Panarello as Grounds Foreman for the 2024-2025 school year effective October 7, 2024.  Mr. Panarello is replacing Keith Orfe.

 

4. Contracts

 

a. Amended Employment Contract

Recommend Board ratify amending the original approved employment contract for Caleb Landolfi, Science Teacher, from MA Step 11 at an annual prorated salary of $73,372.00 at Thomas E. Bowe Middle School to Science Teacher, MA Step 12, at an annual prorated salary of $75,372.00 at GHS. Start date to be determined.

 

5. Miscellaneous

6. Legal

 

C. Job Descriptions

 

D. Public Relations

 

1. Community Affairs Secretary Report-September 2024 (attachment)

 

E. Miscellaneous

 

1. Math Class Coverage-GHS

Recommend Board ratify compensation for certificated staff members to be paid at their hourly agreed-upon rate during their prep/duty to cover a short-term leave of absence, effective October 2, 2024. This would allow for consistency in the curriculum and prevent learning loss.

 

$42.00 a class (40 minute coverage + 20 minute prep/grading = 60 min)

21 days x 1 class (7th Period Math) = $882.00

 

2. Title I Basic Skills Extended School Day-GHS

Recommend Board ratify a Title I Basic Skills Extended School Day (ESD) program at Glassboro High School. The following staff members will be paid at the contractual hourly rate of $42.00 for 1 hour of instruction for each day of tutoring, effective September 30, 2024, not to exceed 336 total hours ($14,112.00 plus $1,080.00 in FICA costs). The program will address learning needs and learning loss in all academic areas for students who need remediation or assistance. Students will receive targeted interventions to meet their individual needs. Funding is through Title I funds.

 

 

3. SONJ-Unified Champion Schools Grant Advisors

Recommend Board ratify the following staff members as SONJ-Unified Champion Schools Club Advisors for the 2024-2025 school year, effective October 1, 2024.  These stipends are funded through Special Olympics of NJ.  SONJ has greatly reduced grant funding this school year, and the advisors are working with the district and fundraising to continue the club without SONJ funding in the future.

 

 

4. Tier II Volunteer Basketball Coach

Recommend Board approval of Kyree Myers as Volunteer Basketball Coach for the 2024-2025 school year. (attachment)

 

5. After School Tutoring Program

a. Thomas E. Bowe Middle School

Recommend Board approval of the following staff members, in addition to all certificated staff members to serve as substitute facilitators, to facilitate Bulldogs After School Program at Thomas E. Bowe Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year, 1.25 hours per day, 3 days per week, at the hourly rate of $42.00, effective October 17, 2024.

 

 

b. GHS

Recommend Board approval of the following staff members to facilitate the After School Tutoring Program at GHS for the 2024-2025 school year, Monday and Wednesday from 2:05 pm to 3:05 pm.  Funding is through Title I funds.

 

 

6. Course Reimbursement

Recommend Board approval for tuition reimbursement to the following staff members for courses taken during the Summer 2024 semester.  All required paperwork has been submitted.

 

*Pending receipt of official transcript

 

7. Co-Curricular Advisors-GHS

Recommend Board ratify Kyle Morris as Black Culture Club Advisor at GHS for the 2024-2025 school year with a stipend amount of $639.00.

 

8. 2024-2025 Winter Coaches

Recommend Board approval of the following 2024-2025 Winter Coaches.

 

 

                                                                                                                   *Handled by Clayton (LEA)

 

9. Basic Skills Extended School Day Program

a. Dorothy L. Bullock School

Recommend Board approval for a Basic Skills Extended School Day program at Dorothy L. Bullock School funded through Title I and NJ High Impact Tutoring Grant. Certificated staff members listed below will be paid at the contractual hourly rate of $42.00 for 1.5 hours of instruction for each day of tutoring to include time to prep materials for individualized remediation and instruction. The program will be offered two days per week and will address learning needs and learning loss in math for students in grades 3 through 5 who need remediation. Students will receive targeted math interventions to meet their individual needs. The program will begin after October 28, 2024, not to exceed 516 hours.

 

 

b. Thomas E. Bowe Middle School

Recommend Board approval for an Extended School Day at Thomas E Bowe Middle School funded through Title I SIA. Certificated staff members will be paid at the contractual hourly rate of $42,00 for 1 hour of instruction for each day of tutoring. The program will be offered two days per week and will address learning needs and learning loss in all academic areas for students in grades 5 through 8 who need remediation or assistance in all subject areas. Students will receive targeted interventions to meet their individual needs. The program will begin after October 28, 2024 and will not exceed 336 total hours.

 

 

c. GHS

Recommend Board ratify a Title I Basic Skills Extended School Day (ESD) program at Glassboro High School. The certificated staff members listed below will be paid at the contractual hourly rate of $42.00 for 1 hour of instruction for each day of tutoring. The program will be offered two days per week and will address learning needs and learning loss in all academic areas for students who need remediation or assistance. Students will receive targeted interventions to meet their individual needs. The program at GHS began on September 30, 2024, and will not exceed 336 total hours ($14,112 plus $1,080 in FICA costs), and will be funded through Title I.

 

 

10. 2024 Summer Employment-School Nurse-Bowe MS

Recommend Board ratify compensation for Sherry Richards, School Nurse, for 2024 summer employment at Thomas E. Bowe Middle School, up to 10 days at per diem rate. (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. Bus Advertising

Recommend Board ratify to continue bus advertising with JMI Enterprises, LLC, allowing advertising of Rowan College of SJ Gloucester Campus to be placed on 12 district buses for a term of twelve (12) months. The placement is for 12 ads with a contract start date of September 20, 2024 and end date of September 19, 2025 at an anticipated revenue of $1,300.00 for this period. (attachment)

 

2. Joint Transportation Agreement-Delsea

Recommend Board ratify the 2024-2025 transportation jointure with Delsea Regional High School District (as Host) and Glassboro Public Schools (as Joiner) for transportation of six (6) students in the total amount of $164,341.00 from August 27, 2024, to June 30, 2025. (attachment)

 

D. Budget Recommendations/Grants

 

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

a. October 2024 Bill Lists

1) Warrant Account (attachment)

2) Student Activities (attachment)

3) Cafeteria (attachment)

4) Athletic Officials (attachment)

b. Handwritten Check List (Date) (attachment)

c. Revised Board Secretary’s Report August 2024 (attachment)

d. Board Secretary’s Report September 2024 (attachment)

e. Revenue Report September 2024 (attachment)

f. Revised Treasurer’s Report August 2024 (attachment)

g. Treasurer’s Report September 2024 (attachment)

h. Food Service Profit & Loss (Date) (attachment to come)

 

Board Secretary’s Reports in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the months of August 2024 and September 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 months of August 2024 and September 2024.  The Treasurer’s Reports and Secretary’s Reports are in agreement for the months of August 2024 and September 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 September 2024. (attachment)

 

3. Youth Services Grant

Recommend Board ratify the acceptance of the Youth Services Grant in the amount of $16,000.00, effective October 15, 2024. (attachment)

 

E. Resolutions/Contracted Services

 

1. Shared Services Agreement-Borough of Glassboro

Recommend Board approval for the renewal of the Shared Services Agreement between the Borough of Glassboro and Glassboro Public Schools for field maintenance, as needed. This agreement was previously outlined and approved at the October 18, 2023, Board meeting.

 

2. RFP Speech Therapy Services

Recommend Board approve rescinding prior approval for Virtua Health School Therapy Services to provide Speech Therapy Services for the 2024-2025 school year due to the inability to provide services for the scope of work.

 

Recommend Board approval for Jump Ahead Pediatrics, LLC, 35 Journal Square, Suite 610, Jersey City, NJ 07306, to provide Speech Therapy Services for the 2024-2025 school year at the rates listed below. This is the first year of a three-year contract with an optional annual renewal.

 

 

3. 2025-2026 Budget Calendar

Recommend Board approval of the attached 2025-2026 Budget Calendar. (attachment)

 

4. Policies/Regulations

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

 

2. Articles

3. Miscellaneous

a. Food Service Correction Action Plan (attachment)

b. Additional Bus Driver

c. GHS Culinary Lab

 

 

 

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

 

1. Grants

 

a. GEF Grant Applications

a. Recommend Board approval for the submission of the following Glassboro Education Grant applications for the 2024-2025 school year from Thomas E. Bowe Middle School. (attachment)

 

 

b. Recommend Board approval for the acceptance of the following Glassboro Education Grant applications for the 2024-2025 school year from Thomas E. Bowe Middle School.

 

 

2. Title I Staff

3. Assessments

4. Curriculum

5. Professional Development/Workshops

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

 

B. Field Experiences/Enrollment

 

1. Field Experience

 

a. Rowan University-Practicum

Recommend Board approval of the following Rowan University Masters ABA students for Practicum.

 

October 17, 2024 to May 15, 2025

 

b. Rowan University-Field Experience

1. Recommend Board ratify the following Rowan University students for Field Experience at J. Harvey Rodgers School.

 

October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2024

 

2. Recommend Board approval of Rowan graduate student, Solana Reyes, for Field Experience with MaryBeth Ragozzino at GHS from October 17, 2024 to May 30, 2025.  Ms. Reyes is required to commit to 150 hours.

 

2. Enrollment/ADA (attachment to come)

 

C. Testing

 

D. Special Education/Other Student Issues

 

1. Homebound Instruction

 

a. Homebound Instruction-Student ID #49958

Recommend Board ratify Homebound Instruction for Student ID #49958, 8 hours total, at an instruction rate of $42.00 per hour, effective September 24, 2024 to September 27, 2024. (attachment)

 

b. Homebound Instruction-Student ID #45932

1) Recommend Board ratify Homebound Instruction for Student ID #45932, 8 hours total, at an instruction rate of $42.00 per hour, effective September 24, 2024 to September 27, 2024. (attachment)

 

2) Recommend Board ratify continuation of Homebound Instruction for Student ID #45932, 10 hours weekly, at an instruction rate of $42.00 per hour, effective September 30, 2024 with an end date to be determined. (attachment)

 

c. Homebound Instruction-Student ID #49491

Recommend Board ratify Homebound Instruction for Student ID #49491, 10 hours per week, at an instruction rate of $42.00 per hour, effective September 25, 2024 with end date to be determined. (attachment)

 

d. Homebound Instruction-Student ID #51515

Recommend Board ratify Homebound Instruction for Student ID #51515, 10 hours per week, at an instruction rate of $42.00 per hour, effective September 30, 2024 with an end date to be determined. (attachment)

 

e. Homebound Instruction-Student ID #49356

Recommend Board ratify Homebound Instruction for Student ID #49356 due to medical, 5 hours per week, at an instruction rate of $42.00 per hour, effective October 8, 2024 with an end date of June 18, 2025. (attachment)

 

2. Amended ESY Tuition

Recommend Board ratify amending original approval on August 21, 2024 of the Gloucester County Special Services School District for ESY tuition and 1:1 to the following costs of $52,470.00 for ESY tuition, $19,500.00 for 1:1. (attachment)

 

3. OOD Placement Tuition Costs-Student ID #25-04 and #25-05

Recommend Board ratify out-of-district placement tuition costs for Student ID #25-04 and Student ID #25-05 at Deerfield Township Public Schools, effective September 5, 2024.  Students were placed by McKinney-Vento. Cost to the district is $11,118.80. (attachment)

 

4. OOD Placement-Student ID #18-07

Recommend Board ratify out-of-district placement for Student ID #18-07 at Y.A.L.E. School, Inc., effective September 11, 2024, for the 2024-2025 school year. Placement and extraordinary services are required per the student’s IEP. Cost to the district is $118,656.58.

 

E. Athletics

 

1. 2025-2026 Tri-County Conference Budget & Ticket Prices

Recommend Board approval of the following 2025-2026 Tri-County Conference Budget & Ticket Prices.

 

$1,600.00 per school

 

$3.00 – Adults

$2.00- Students

Senior Citizens (the admission price for senior citizens and military personnel is at the discretion of the home team; By-laws B2.3.6 pg. 18)

 

$5.00 – Adults                                                                          

$3.00 - Students

Senior Citizens (the admission price for senior citizens and military personnel is at the discretion of the home team)

 

2. 2024-2025 NJSIAA Athletic/Academic Eligibility

Recommend Board ratify the following 2024-2025 NJSIAA Athletic/Academic Eligibility statement.

 

NJSIAA ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY/ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY

1. To be eligible for athletic competition during the first semester (September 1 to January 31), a pupil must have passed 30 credits of the 120 credits required by the State of New Jersey for graduation during the immediately preceding academic year.

 

2. To be eligible for athletic competition during the second semester (February 2 to June 30), a pupil must have passed 15 credits of the 120 credits required by New Jersey for graduation at the close of the preceding semester (February 1). Full-year courses shall be equated as one-half of the total credits to be gained for the full year to determine credits passed during the immediately preceding semester.

 

3. An athlete becomes ineligible for high school athletics if he/she attains the age of 19 prior to September. However, any student attaining the age of 19 after September 1 shall be eligible for the ensuing school year.

 

4. No students shall be eligible for high school athletics after the expiration of eight consecutive semesters following their entrance to the ninth grade.

 

F. Miscellaneous

 

1. District Curriculum Technology Committee

Recommend Board approval to amend the 2024-2025 District Curriculum Technology Committee members to include Lori McNeill, Thomas E. Bowe Middle School and Michael Sharkey, Dorothy L. Bullock Elementary School, effective October 17, 2024. These staff members were omitted on the original list.

 

2. 2024-2025 NJ Child Assault Prevention Program

Recommend Board approval to implement the 2024-2025 NJCAP (New Jersey Child Assault Prevention) Program. The CAP program seeks to reduce children’s vulnerability to abuse, neglect and bullying by providing comprehensive prevention workshops for children, parents and school staff. The project is sponsored by the NJ Department of Children and Families and supported by school districts across the State. (attachment)

 

3. Tier I Volunteers-Bullock

a. Recommend Board approval of the following Tier I Volunteers at Dorothy L. Bullock School as part of the Engineering on Wheels Program for the 2024-2025 school year, pending receipt of TB results. They will be working with third graders enrolled in the GT Program on Tuesdays throughout the school year. Ms. Matias-Castro will be in the same room with the students while labs and experiments are conducted.

 

 

b. Recommend Board approval of the following Tier I volunteers at Dorothy L. Bullock School on November 13, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 2:45 pm to work on a new design the Grade 4 students in G&T are putting together for New Street Park.  Their design will be presented to the Borough on December 3, 2024.  This lesson is taking place inside of Bullock School.

 

 

4. Gloucester County Youth Services-Art Therapist

Recommend Board approval for Alisha Laws, LCSW, from Gloucester County Youth Services, as Art Therapist to work with students at Thomas E. Bowe Middle School.  Ms. Laws will provide this service one day after school in October doing an art project session with students from 2:45 pm to 4:00 pm.  During this session, she will also be discussing mental health, goals, coping strategies, etc.  Mr. Monaco, Bowe Middle School’s Art Teacher, will also be assisting.  Permission slips will be signed and returned for students to participate.  There is no cost to the district. (attachment)

 

5. Behavioral Contract Proposal-GHS

Recommend Board approval of the attached GHS Behavioral Contract proposal for students returning to the regular school day program from the Alternative Evening High School program for the 2024-2025 school year. (attachment)

 

6. 2023-2024 HIB Grades Self-Assessments

Recommend Board approval of the 2023-2024 HIB Grades Self-Assessments. These assessments were completed by each school’s Anti-Bullying Specialists (ABSs) in accordance with the Anti Bullying Bill of Rights. (attachment)

 

7. 2024-2025 School Nursing Services Plan

Recommend Board approval of the School Nursing Services Plan for QSAC for the 2024-2025 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 (attachment)

g. Bullock Guidance (attachment)

h. Bowe MS Guidance (attachment)

i. CST (attachment)

4. Chief Academic Officer Report (attachment)

5. Revised 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct

a. Glassboro High School (attachment)

b. Thomas E. Bowe Middle School (attachment)

6. OSE Monitoring Report (attachment)

7. Revised Bowe MS 2024-2025 Early Dismissal Bell Schedule (attachment)