December 17, 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. November 13, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes (attachment)

B. November 19, 2025 Executive Minutes (attachment)

C. November 19, 2025 Public Minutes (attachment)

 

6. Correspondence to the Board

 

A. Letter dated 12/02/25 from Samaritan Center of Glassboro, Inc. regarding food pantry support (attachment)

 

7. 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.

 

8. President’s Report

 

9. Report of the Superintendent of Schools

 

A. Recognition of the 2025 Boys Cross Country Team, Christian Lynch

 

 

 

 

 

- Ray Hoagland Invite Champion (with 4^th fastest time in course history)

- Wildcat Invite Champion (with 2^nd fastest time in course history)

- Gloucester County Champion (with the 3^rd fastest time in course history)

- Tri-County Conference Champion (with the course record)

- Ran the 2^nd fastest time in course history at DREAM Park at the South Jersey Open

- Finished 5^th at the Nike Northeast Regional Cross Country Championships in New York

 

B. Athletic Annual Report, Christian Lynch (attachment)

 

11. Board Committee Reports & Action Items

 

12. Old Business

 

13. New Business

 

12. Opportunity for the Public to Address the Board of Education

 

In accordance with the Public Participation in Board Meetings, in Board Bylaw No. 0167, the Chair shall limit discussion from each individual, or group representative, to five (5) minutes.

 

13. Adjournment

 

 

DATE:              December 17, 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:                December 17, 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 approval for the resignation of Sara-Ann Spinelli effective December 22, 2025. (attachment)

 

b. Recommend Board ratify the resignation of Raquel Iglesia effective December 5, 2025. (attachment)

 

c. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Awwal Ayinde effective January 9, 2026. (attachment)

 

d. Recommend Board ratify the resignation of Jordan Barrett effective November 14, 2025. (attachment)

 

2. Revocation of Tenure

3. Dismissal/Suspension

 

a. Suspension-Employee #6359

Recommend Board ratify a 3-day suspension, without pay, for Employee #6359, effective December 1, 2025 through December 3, 2025. (attachment)

 

b. Suspension-Employee #6237

Recommend Board ratify a 5-day suspension, without pay, for Employee #6237, effective December 1, 2025 through December 5, 2025. (attachment)

 

c. Termination-Employee #6141

Recommend Board approval for the termination of Employee #6141 effective February 6, 2026. (attachment)

 

d. Suspension/Termination-Employee #6359

Recommend Board ratify the suspension, without pay, for Employee #6359 effective December 8, 2025 until further notice of termination effective December 10, 2025. (attachment)

 

4. Leaves of Absence

 

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

 

5. Retirement

6. Reduction in Force

7. Increment Withholding

8. Rescind Action

 

a. Rescind Action-Supervisor of Transportation

Recommend Board ratify rescinding the offer of employment to Christopher Cleary as Supervisor of Transportation for the 2025-2026 school year. Candidate contacted the District post BOE approval to request rescinding of offer.

 

b. Rescind Action-Mock Trial Co-Curricular Advisor

Recommend Board ratify rescinding the offer of Mock Trial Co-Curricular Advisor to Eryn Genova for the 2025-2026 school year.

 

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 Education/Math Teacher-GHS-Latanya Clement

Recommend Board approval of Latanya Clement, pending clearance from the NJ Department of Education and receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Special Education/Math Teacher at GHS for the 2025-2026 school year, MA Step 12, at an annual salary of $75,372.00, pending settlement of the GEA Agreement. Start date to be determined. Ms. Clement is replacing Rebecca Metelow-Stretch due to resignation. (attachment)

 

2) ABA Aide-CST/Bullock

Recommend Board approval of Shea Milligan, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as an ABA Aide at CST/Bullock for the 2025-2026 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $20.64 per hour, 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. Milligan is replacing Kendall Appleby due to resignation. (attachment)

 

3) Special Ed Aide-CST/Bullock

Recommend Board approval of Vivian Concepcion, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as a Gen/Cred Aide in the position of Special Ed Aide at CST/Bullock for the 2025-2026 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $20.44 per hour, to be paid through local funds pending passing of the ParaPro Assessment. Start date to be determined. Ms. Concepcion is replacing Alyssa Conner due to resignation. (attachment)

 

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

 

a. Supervisor of Transportation

Recommend Board approval of David Andrews as Supervisor of Transportation at an annual salary of $65,000.00, effective January 1, 2026. Mr. Andrews has served as Assistant Supervisor of Transportation since December 2024 and is currently serving as Acting Supervisor of Transportation. He is replacing Diane Veight due to retirement.

 

b. Literacy Coach-District

Recommend Board approval of Nicole Werner-Pidgeon as Literacy Coach for the 2025-2026 school year. Start date to be determined based on replacement of Ms. Werner-Pidgeon’s current position. Ms. Werner-Pidgeon currently serves as District Teacher Coach located at Thomas E. Bowe Middle School. Salary will remain the same at MA+30, Step 18, $98,173.00, pending settlement of the GEA Agreement. Ms. Werner-Pidgeon has been employed by the District since 2002. This is a new grant funded position. (attachment)

 

c. Bus Driver

Recommend Board ratify an assignment change for Kesha Johnson from Transportation Aide 189 to Bus Driver 189 for the 2025-2026 school year, Step L2Y4, 6.5 hours per day at the hourly rate of $26.14, pending settlement of the GEA Agreement, effective December 22, 2025. Ms. Johnson is replacing Lueena Willis due to retirement. (attachment)

 

3. Assignments

4. Contracts

 

a. Employment Contract-Toileting Stipend Inclusion

Recommend Board ratify the 2025-2026 Employment Contract for Stacey McWilliams, Instructional Aide/CST, to include a toileting stipend in the amount of $500.00 effective August 28, 2025.

 

5. Miscellaneous

6. Legal

 

C. Job Descriptions

 

D. Public Relations

 

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

 

E. Miscellaneous

 

1. 2025-2026 Winter Athletic Coaches

Recommend Board ratify the following Winter Athletic Coaches for the 2025-2026 school year.

 

 

* pending settlement of the GEA Agreement

 

2. 2025-2026 Spring Musical Co-Curricular Advisors

Recommend Board ratify the following individuals as Co-Curricular Advisors at GHS-Spring Musical for the 2025-2026 school year, effective December 18, 2025 to March 15, 2026..

 

 

*pending settlement of the GEA Agreement

**paid by GHS Thespian Account

 

3. 2025-2026 Volunteer Coaches & Paraprofessionals

Recommend Board approval of the following 2025-2026 Volunteer Coaches and Paraprofessionals for the Winter & Spring seasons.

 

 

4. Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools Grant Advisors

Recommend Board approval of the following staff members as Advisors to support the following Bulldogs Together, Unified Club for the 2025-2026 school year. Stipends are paid through the Special Olympics Unified Champion School Grant.

 

 

 

 

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

 

D. Budget Recommendations/Grants

 

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

a. December 2025 Bill Lists

1) Warrant Account (attachment)

2) Student Activities (attachment)

3) Cafeteria (attachment)

4) Athletic Officials (attachment)

b. Handwritten Check List November 1-30, 2025 (attachment)

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

d. Revenue Report November 2025 (attachment)

e. Treasurer’s Report November 2025  (attachment)

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

 

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

Recommend Board approval for disposal of the following book items from GHS. They are no longer used.

 

a. (Hungerford) Precalculus, A Graphic Approach; Published by Holt, Rinehart & Winston; 2002 – 41 books

b. (Larson) Geometry; Published by Holt McDougal; 2012 – 36 books

c. (Larson) Algebra 2; Published by Holt McDougal; 2012 – 42 books

d. (Larson) Algebra 1; Published by Holt McDougal; 2012 – 42 books

e, (Finney) Calculus, A Complete Course; Published by Pearson; 2007 – 19 books

 

3. Benefit Allocation Systems, LLC Services Agreement

Recommend Board approval of the service agreement between Benefit Allocation Systems, LLC on its own behalf and on behalf of its affiliated company Cobra Control Services, LLC and Glassboro Board of Education effective November 21, 2025. (attachment)

 

4. ESS Northeast, LLC Agreement Addendum

Recommend Board ratify the Addendum to the Agreement between the Glassboro School District (LEA) and ESS Northeast, LLC (“the Company”) for the services of Substitute Teachers and Staff. The Addendum is effective January 1, 2026. (attachment)

 

5. Bond Counsel Services Contract

Recommend Board ratify the Bond Counsel Services Contract between the Glassboro Board of Education and Parker McCay, effective November 5, 2025. (attachment)

 

6. Contract Proposal-SBO Pros

Recommend Board ratify the proposal contract between the Glassboro Board of Education and School Business Operations Professionals (SBO Pros) for payroll processing services to be completed on the 15th and 30th of each month, as needed, and shall continue in effect until the services are no longer required by the District. (attachment)

 

7. GPSA Sidebar Agreement

Recommend board approval of the Glassboro Board of Education/Glassboro Principals & Supervisors Association Sidebar Agreement only as applies to the 2025-2026 Supervisors One-Time Stipend Payment covering the time period from January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026. (attachment)

 

8. January 2026-January 2027 BOE Meeting Dates

Recommend Board approval of the January 2026 to January 2027 Board of Education Meeting Dates. (attachment)

 

9. Architect Referendum Agreement

Recommend Board approval of the Architect of Record Agreement with Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie, P.C. (FVHD) for the 2025–2026 school year, as well as approval of Amendment No. 2025-001 to the Professional Services Agreement for the November 2025 Referendum Projects (FVHD #5537), including the total professional fixed fee of $1,389,000.00 as outlined in Contract Attachment A. (attachment)

 

10. Proposal for Behavior/Educational Consultation

Recommend Board approval of the Proposal for Behavior/Educational Consultation between the Glassboro Public School District and Brett DiNovi & Associates, LLC. (attachment)

 

11. Negotiations Consultant

Recommend Board approval to authorize Steve Smith, a former member of the Glassboro Board of Education, to serve as a non-compensated consultant to the district in an advisory capacity for collective negotiations with the Glassboro Education Association, as needed, during the negotiations process.

 

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. Food Service Monthly Report (none at this time)

 

2. Articles

3. Miscellaneous

 

 

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

 

1. Grants

 

a. NJDOE COACH Grant AcceptanceCH

Recommend Board approval to accept the NJ COACH Grant, which will award the district a total of $150,000.00 for the 2025–2026 school year to hire, train, and deploy a Literacy Coach for grades Pre‑K through 12. The district may reapply for the grant annually for the next five years.

 

b. Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools Grant

Recommend Board ratify acceptance of the Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools Grant in the amount of $1,000.00 for Thomas E. Bowe Middle School Bulldogs Together (Unified) Club. This grant will allow Thomas E. Bowe Middle School to maintain the Unified Club that includes Unified bowling, kickball, and club events such as Choose to Include week. (attachment)

 

 

2. Title I Staff

3. Assessments

4. Curriculum

5. Professional Development/Workshops

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

 

b. TECHSPO 26

Recommend board approval for the following individuals to attend Techspo 26 from January 28, 2026 to January 30, 2026 in Atlantic City, NJ. The costs are covered by title funds, up to state and federal travel guidelines, to include hotel, meals and incidentals, mileage, tolls, and parking where applicable.

 

 

 

B. Field Experiences/Enrollment

 

1. Field Experience

 

a. Rowan University-TOSD Clinical Experience

Recommend Board approval for the following Rowan University students for Teacher of Students with Disabilities Clinical Experience for 40 hours with Kimberly DiMeo at Thomas E. Bowe Middle School between January 20, 2026 and May 8, 2026.

 

 

b. Drexel University-Physical Therapy Clinical Internship

Recommend Board approval for Ariana David, Physical Therapist student at Drexel University to complete Clinical Internship in the Glassboro School District from January 5, 2026 to March 27, 2026. Ms. David will be completing her clinical experience under the supervision of Rosalind Gary, PT, an employee of Virtua Rehab Services, who is providing Physical Therapy services in Glassboro School District.

 

c. Rowan University-Counseling Practicum

Recommend Board approval of Rowan University student, Alexis Taylor, for Practicum Experience in Counseling with Melissa Ullom at GHS from January 20, 2026 to May 8, 2026.

 

d. Rowan University-Field Placement-Music

Recommend Board approval for the following Rowan University students for Music Field Placement with Rachel Johns at Dorothy L. Bullock School. The students are required to do 20 hours.

 

January 29, 2026

February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2026

March 5, 12, 26, 2026

 

e. Rowan University-Psychology Practicum

Recommend Board approval of Rowan University School Psychology student, Spiros Argyros, for a practicum with Gina Keating at Glassboro High School from January 19, 2026 to May 8, 2026. Mr. Argyros will commit to 300 hours.

 

f. Rowan University-Clinical Practice

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

 

January 21, 2026 to April 30, 2026

September 1, 2026 to December 17, 2026

 

g. Rowan University-Field Placement-History

Recommend Board approval of the following Rowan University students to do History Field Placement with Andrea LoCastro at Thomas E. Bowe Middle School from January 20, 2026 to April 30, 2026. The students will commit to 25 hours.

 

 

2. Enrollment/ADA (attachment)

 

C. Testing

 

D. Special Education/Other Student Issues

 

1. CLCCP-Rowan University

Recommend Board approval for Student ID #45698 to utilize the Board approved College Level Course Credit Program at Rowan University during the 2025-2026 school year.  This student will be taking course BIO-01106 13.  This is a result of a partnership with Rowan University and Glassboro High School. The student has exhausted his educational resources at GHS.  The student/parent will be responsible for 1/3 of the cost; Glassboro Board of Education 1/3; and Rowan University 1/3.  Approximate cost to the district is $900.00 per course.

 

E. Athletics

 

1. 2025-2026 Winter Athletic Schedules

Recommend Board approval of the 2025-2026 Winter Athletic Schedules. (attachment)

 

2. 2025 NJSIAA Fall Football Tournament Stipends

Recommend Board ratify the attached letter for NJSIAA recommended amounts for workers of the sectional final and state semifinal football games.(attachment)

 

F. Miscellaneous

 

1. Tier I Volunteer-Bullock

Recommend Board approval of Megan Thomas as Tier I Volunteer at Dorothy L. Bullock School for grade-level enrichment. Ms. Thomas is a member of WINGS (Women Inspiring a New Generation of Scientists), a club at Rowan University. Their mission is to support and inspire future generations of scientists through outreach. She will meet with students for one hour for one day a month for the 2025-2026 school year. She will be under the supervision of the classroom teacher.

 

2. Rowan University Partnership-Grant Funded Project

Recommend Board approval to partner with Rowan University on a grant funded project: GUIDE-AI: Enhancing STEM Career Readiness through AI-Supported Learning in K-12 Education. This partnership is contingent upon being successfully awarded the grant. Melissa Ullum and the GHS guidance team will be working with Dr. Ieva and Dr. Ferguson on this project which will support the development of an AI-enhanced learning tool that connects K-12 students’ classroom experiences with real-world STEM pathways.

 

3. All Pro Dads Program-Bullock

Recommend Board approval for the implementation of the All Pro Dads Program at Dorothy L. Bullock School for the 2025-2026 school year.

 

Summary: Dorothy L. Bullock School seeks approval to launch All Pro Dads, a nationally recognized family-engagement program designed to strengthen relationships between fathers/father-figures, their children, and the school community. The program uses monthly, structured, research-based discussion sessions that guide dads and students through topics such as communication, responsibility, goal-setting, and positive relationship-building.

 

Rationale & Benefits:

-Enhances meaningful father and male-role-model engagement in school life.

-Supports the district’s Bulldog PRIDE initiative (specifically Parenting with PRIDE) by deepening the connection between home and school and providing parents with resources to reinforce academic, social–emotional, and character development at home.

-Promotes stronger home–school communication, increased family involvement, and improved school climate.

-Provides a replicable model for districtwide family-engagement expansion.

 

Cost: Annual program fee of $100.00, which includes access to 10 complete All Pro Dads lessons and materials for the school year.

 

Implementation: The program will be coordinated by Bullock teacher, Mr. Darryl Price, with administrative support from Assistant Principal, Mr. Tim Hagerty. Monthly sessions will occur on-site and will align with district goals and Bulldog PRIDE values.

 

4. 2025-2026 High School Plus/CTE Program Agreement

Recommend Board approval of the 2025-2026 High School Plus/Career Technical Education (CTE) Program Agreement between Camden County College and Glassboro Public Schools. (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)

4. Assistant Superintendent Report (attachment)

5. 2025-2026 Governor’s Teacher of the Year Recipients

 

Alicia Smith (Rodgers)

Anthony Corma (Bullock)

Ilisa Noble (Bowe MS)

Elisa Contrevo (GHS)

 

Hailie Huntelman (Rodgers)

Lori Otto (Bullock)

Lorraine Cartagena (Bowe MS)

Nicole Shaw (GHS)

6. Gloucester County Teacher Leader Summit (attachment)