March 19, 2025 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. February 19, 2025 Executive Minutes (attachment)

B. February 19, 2025 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 Seniors of the Month/Faculty Bowl Nominees, Dr. Monique Stowman-Burke

 

 

 

B. 2024-2025 Music In Our Schools Month (MIOSM) Student Recognition, Arthur Myers

 

 

2024-2025 Drama Student Recognition

 

 

C. Student Safety Data System Reporting (SSDS) Presentation, 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 19, 2025

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 3, 2025 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:                March 19, 2025

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 Brianna Maggio effective March 14, 2025. (attachment)

 

b. Recommend Board ratify the resignation of Scott Armellino effective March 19, 2025. (attachment)

 

c. Recommend Board ratify the resignation of Stacy Garofalo effective March 18, 2025. (attachment)

 

2. Revocation of Tenure

3. Dismissal/Suspension

4. Leaves of Absence

 

a. Recommend Board approval of the attached March 2025 Leave of Absence list. (attachment)

 

5. Retirement

 

a. Recommend Board approval for the retirement of Karen Peale effective January 2, 2026. (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) Security Aide-AEHS

Recommend Board approval of William Graham, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Security Aide at GHS/AEHS for the 2024-2025 school year, 5 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $19.51 per hour. Start date to be determined. Mr. Graham is replacing Michael Vest. (attachment)

 

2) School Nurse- Rodgers

Recommend Board approval of Patricia Scappa, pending Non-Instructional Nurse certification and a positive criminal history background check, as School Nurse at J. Harvey Rodgers School, MA Step 14, at a prorated annual salary of $80,122.00 (50% of this salary will be covered by PEA). While awaiting certification, Ms. Scappa will begin as a Substitute School Nurse on May 1, 2025. (attachment)

 

3) Special Education Aide-CST/Bowe

Recommend Board approval of Carleigh Galasso, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as an Associate Aide in the position of Special Ed Aide at CST/Thomas E. Bowe Middle School 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. Galasso is replacing Marisa Brusco due to resignation. (attachment)

 

b. Administration

c. Bus Drivers/Bus Aides

 

1) Transportation Aides

a) Recommend Board ratify Norman Minor as Transportation Aide 189, L1Y1, 4.5 hours per day, at an hourly salary of $20.13, effective March 3, 2025. Mr. Minor is replacing Georgette Brown due to retirement. (attachment)

 

b) Recommend Board approval of Amy Pierznik Campbell, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Transportation Aide 189, L1Y1, 4.5 hours per day, at an hourly salary of $20.13, effective March 31, 2025. Ms. Pierznik Campbell is replacing Alexa Wheeler due to resignation. (attachment)

 

d. Substitute Bus Drivers and Aides

e. Custodians/Housekeeper/Grounds

f. Substitute Custodians/Housekeepers/Grounds

g. Athletics

 

1) Varsity Assistant Boys Basketball Coach

Recommend Board ratify Kyree Myers as Varsity Assistant Boy’s Basketball Coach for the 2024-2025 school year, Step 1, at a Stipend Amount of $4,112.00, effective December 2, 2024 to April 9, 2025. Mr. Myers has previously served as a Volunteer Coach. (attachment)

 

h. ESS Substitutes

Recommend Board approval of the March 2025 ESS Substitute list. (attachment)

 

i. Other

 

2. Employee Transfer/Appointments

 

a. Assignment Change-CST/Rodgers

Recommend Board approval for the assignment change of Lydia Fulleylove from ABA Aide at CST/Rodgers to a General/Credential Aide, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $19.71 per hour in addition to a Toileting Stipend in the amount of $500.00, effective April 1, 2025. Ms. Fulleylove is replacing Brianna Maggio due to resignation.

3. Assignments

4. Contracts

 

a. Amended Employment Contract

Recommend Board ratify amending the employment contract of Ashant Bernard from General/ Credential Aide to Associate Aide in the position of Special Ed Aide at Dorothy L. Bullock School 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, effective March 3, 2025.

 

5. Miscellaneous

6. Legal

 

C. Job Descriptions

 

D. Public Relations

 

1. Community Affairs Secretary Report – February 2025 (attachment)

 

E. Miscellaneous

 

1. AP Testing Proctors-GHS

Request for AP Testing proctors to be paid at the rate of $42.00 per hour for additional hours worked past the close of the school day. AP tests are administered at 8:00 am and 12:00 pm and are scheduled by the AP College Board. For those taking the scheduled tests at noon, the test would conclude at 3:30 pm. For those who need extended time, the test runs until 5:30pm.

 

2. Amended Testing Technology Support-Bowe

Recommend Board ratify the following staff members to receive a building stipend for Testing Technology Support at Thomas E. Bowe Middle School. Testing now includes MAP, NJGAP, and NJSLA.

 

 

3. Co-Curricular Spring Athletic Coaches

Recommend Board ratify the following Co-Curricular Spring 2025 Athletic Coaches. (attachment)

 

 

 

4. Bullock Camping Trip

Recommend Board approval of the Dorothy L. Bullock School Grade 5 Camping Trip. Students will attend a one-day camping trip at Camp Ockanickon in Medford, NJ on April 16, 2025, departing at 9:15 am and returning at 7:00 pm.  Staff members will attend as chaperones along with parent volunteers (list attached). Funding is through fundraising, donations from local groups, parents and the PTO. (attachment)

 

5. Bullock Camping Trip-School Nurse

Recommend Board approval to compensate Judith Shone-Tamaska, School Nurse, to attend the Bullock School Camping Trip on April 16, 2025 from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm at Camp Ockanickon.  Ms. Shone-Tamaska will be compensated at her contracted hourly rate for the hours beyond her regular scheduled time. (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. Cooperative Transportation Services-GCSSSD

Recommend Board ratify the contract for participation in Cooperative Transportation Services and Cooperative Guidelines with Gloucester County Special Services School District for the 2024-2025 school year, 7% of the district’s portion of each cooperative route for special education, vocational, public, and homeless students, and 4% of the district’s portion for each cooperative route for nonpublic students. (attachment)

 

2. Joint Transportation Agreement-Elk Township

Recommend Board ratify the Joint Transportation Agreement between Glassboro Public School (as Host) and Elk Township Public Schools (as Joiner) to transport one (1) student to Bankbridge Elementary School, effective March 3, 2025 to June 30, 2025. A payment to Glassboro Public Schools will be made in the amount of $8,083.35. (attachment)

 

D. Budget Recommendations/Grants

 

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

a. March 2025 Bill Lists

1) Warrant Account (attachment)

2) Student Activities (attachment)

3) Cafeteria (attachment)

4) Athletic Officials (attachment)

b. Handwritten Check List February 1-28, 2025 (attachment)

c. Board Secretary’s Report February 2025 (attachment)

d. Revenue Report February 2025 (attachment)

e. Treasurer’s Report February 2025 (attachment)

f. Food Service Profit & Loss January 2025 (attachment)

g. Food Service Profit & Loss February 2025 (none at this time)

 

Board Secretary’s Reports in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of February 2025.  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 2025.  The Treasurer’s Reports and Secretary’s Reports are in agreement for the month of February 2025.

 

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 2025. (attachment)

 

E. Resolutions/Contracted Services

 

1. Policies/Regulations

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

 

 

2. Disposal-Bowe

Recommend Board approval for disposal of the following items at Thomas E. Bowe Middle School.

 

 

3. MOA Between Education and Law Enforcement

Recommend Board ratify the Memorandum of Agreement Signature Page Between Education and Law Enforcement for the 2024-2025 school year. (attachment)

 

4. Bright Idea LED

Recommend Board approval of the energy savings analysis and cost proposal from Bright Idea LED for the lighting upgrade at Thomas E. Bowe Middle School. This project represents a meaningful step toward sustainability, reducing our carbon footprint and promoting a cleaner, greener learning environment for our students and staff. By making this upgrade, we are not only protecting our budget but also doing our part to contribute to a more energy-efficient and environmentally responsible school district. This is a zero-cost project for the district. (attachment)

 

5. Letter of Agreement-Laura Bishop Communications

Recommend Board approval for acceptance of the Letter of Agreement on behalf of Laura Bishop Communications (LBC), to provide Bond Referendum Communications services to Glassboro Public Schools. (attachment)

 

6. Preschool Education Carryover Funds

Recommend Board approval for the appropriation of the June 30, 2024 Pre-school Education Aid (PEA) carryover funds in the amount of $176,304.00 into the 2024-25 (FY25) budget, effective February 1, 2025.

 

This appropriation has been reviewed and approved by the County Business Administrator and the Division of Early Childhood Services / Office of Preschool Education.

 

7. PEA 2025-2026 District Enrollment & Planning Workbook and Budget Narrative

Recommend Board approval for submission of the PEA 2025-2026 District Enrollment & Planning Workbook and Budget Narrative to the Office of Preschool Education, Division of Early Childhood Services.

 

a. District Enrollment & Planning Workbook (attachment)

b. Budget Narrative (attachment)

 

8. 2025-2026 Travel Resolution

Recommend Board approval of the following resolution.

 

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 $33,983 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 2025-2026 school year.

 

9. 2025-2026 Budget Resolution

Recommend Board approval of the following resolution.

 

BE IT RESOLVED that the tentative budget be approved for the 2025-2026 School Year using the 2025-2026 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.

 

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that included in the general fund appropriations is $1,450,966 of budgeted fund balance, and an adjusted prebudget year tax levy enrollment adjustment of $400,962; 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 30, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on the budget for the 2025-2026 School Year.

 

10. Culinary Room Renovations Resolution-GHS

Recommend that the Board approve the following resolution.

 

 

RESOLVED that the Glassboro School District Board of Education approve the following project:

 

FVHD #5558 / DOE # 15-1730-050-24-XXXX

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the District’s Architects, Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie, P.C., be authorized to submit the above project to the NJ Department of Education for approval on the District’s behalf.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above project be approved as Other Capital projects as defined in N.J.A.C. 6A:26. The District will not seek State funding for the above project.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that amendments to the Long-Range Facilities Plan by Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie, P.C. to incorporate the above project be approved.

 

F. Informational – Reports/Articles/Miscellaneous

 

1. Reports

a. Maintenance Report (attachment)

b. Security Drill Report-February 2025 (attachment)

c. Facility Request Report (attachment)

d.  IT Report (attachment)

e. Food Service Monthly Report (attachment)

 

2. Articles

3. Miscellaneous

a. Community Day (attachment)

 

 

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

 

1. Grants

2. Title I Staff

3. Assessments

4. Curriculum

5. Professional Development/Workshops

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

 

b. NJASBO Conference

Recommend Board approval for Michael Sloan to attend the NJASBO 63rd Annual Conference from June 4, 2025 to June 6, 2025 in Atlantic City, NJ to include the following. The costs are covered, up to state and federal travel guidelines, by District funds.

 

 

B. Field Experiences/Enrollment

 

1. Field Experience

 

a. Rowan University-Clinical Practice

Recommend Board approval of the following Rowan University student for Clinical Practice.

 

September 3, 2025 to December 9, 2025

January 5, 2026 to June 19, 2026

 

2. Enrollment/ADA (attachment)

 

C. Testing

 

D. Special Education/Other Student Issues

 

1. OOD Placement-Student ID #25-11

Recommend Board ratify out-of-district placement for Student ID #25-11 at Durand Academy for the 2024-2025 school year, effective February 26, 2025. Cost to the district is $45,914.81.

 

E. Athletics

 

1. Spring 2025 Sports Schedules

Recommend Board approval of the Spring 2025 Sports Schedules. (attachment)

 

F. Miscellaneous

 

1. 2025-2026 School Calendar

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

 

2. Assembly Guest Speaker-GHS

Recommend Board ratify Martino Cartier, a GHS alumni and celebrity stylist, to speak to students on May 13, 2025. Mr. Cartier is offering this assembly free of charge. 

 

Mr. Cartier’s presentation will focus on coming from nothing and working hard to achieve success, emphasizing the power of giving back, overcoming adversities, and making the right decisions. He will also share a deeply personal and powerful illustration of his adoption story and the 22-year journey to find his birth family. Additional topics will include his mission trip, which he will be just returning from. Mr. Cartier stated that he is traveling to Israel, where he will be serving for six days, counseling hostages, widows, and soldiers, making breakfast and dinner each night, and providing makeovers to show them love and support from America.

 

G. Informational

 

1. HIB Report-February 2025 (attachment)

2. Suspensions-February 2025 (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. School Choice Article (attachment)

6. Career-Oriented Soft-Skills Training Letter (attachment)