October 14, 2026 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 23, 2026 Executive Minutes (attachment)

B. September 23, 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

 

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 14, 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:                October 14, 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 Ruth Keating effective October 15, 2026. (attachment)

 

2. Revocation of Tenure

3. Dismissal/Suspension

4. Leaves of Absence

 

a. Recommend Board approval of the attached October 2026 Leave of Absence list. (attachment)

 

5. Retirement

a. Recommend Board approval, with appreciation for 27 years of service to the district, for Lynn Berman effective January 1, 2027. (attachment)

 

6. Reduction in Force

7. Increment Withholding

8. Rescind Action

 

a. Rescind Action-1:1 Aide-CST/Bullock

Recommend Board ratify rescinding the offer of employment to Breanna Mason as 1:1 Aide at CST/Bullock for the 2026-2027 school year, effective October 6, 2026. (attachment)

 

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) Grade 2 Teacher-Bullock

Recommend Board approval of Olivia Hayden, pending clearance from the NJ Department of Education and receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Grade 2 Teacher at Dorothy L. Bullock School for the 2026-2027 school year, BA Step 1, at an annual salary of $60,320.00. Start date to be determined. Ms. Hayden is replacing David Brown due to resignation. (attachment)

 

2) Science/Biology Teacher-GHS

Recommend Board approval of Barbara Samuels-Chin, pending certification clearance from the NJ Department of Education and a positive criminal history background check, as Science/Biology Teacher, MA, Step 18, at GHS for the 2026-2027 school year at an annual salary of $98,871.00. Start date to be determined. Ms. Samuels-Chin is replacing Nancy Waldorf due to resignation. (attachment)

 

3) ABA Aide-CST/Rodgers

Recommend Board approval of Talia Rumph, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as an ABA Aide at CST/Rodgers for the 2026-2027 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $21.57 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. Rumph is replacing Ashant Bernard due to transfer. (attachment)

 

b. Administration

c. Bus Drivers/Bus Aides

 

1) Transportation Aide

Recommend Board approval of Rahbyn Keacia Crouch, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Transportation Aide 189, L1Y2, 4.5 hours per day, at an hourly salary of $20.87. Start date to be determined. Ms. Crouch is replacing Keila Wilcox due to resignation. (attachment)

 

d. Substitute Bus Drivers and Aides

e. Custodians/Housekeeper/Grounds

f. Substitute Custodians/Housekeepers/Grounds

g. Athletics

h. Other

 

2. Employee Transfer/Appointments

 

a. Staff Transfer-CST

Recommend Board ratify the transfer of Ashant Bernard from ABA Aide at J. Harvey Rodgers School to ABA Aide at Dorothy L. Bullock School for the 2026-2027 school year. Ms. Bernard is returning to Bullock to replace the original transfer between buildings in order to support the needs of a student with an IEP.

 

3. Assignments

 

a. Assignment Change-Rodgers

Recommend Board approval of the assignment change for Dolores Diaz from Kindergarten Classroom Aide to PreK Classroom Aide at J. Harvey Rodgers School, effective October 15, 2026. There is no change in salary, including a Toileting Stipend in the amount of $500.00. (attachment)

 

4. Contracts

 

a. Recommend Board ratify the Employment Contract of the Director of Special Services, Catherine Torbik, to a salary of $148,000.00 effective July 1, 2026. This increase is based upon a review of existing salaries and exemplary performance of job duties.

 

5. Miscellaneous

6. Legal

 

C. Job Descriptions

 

D. Miscellaneous

 

1. Change of Degree and/or Salary Status

Recommend Board ratify a change of degree and/or salary status for the following staff member.  After reviewing records, it is recommended that the change be effective September 1, 2026.

 

 

2. Paraprofessional Compensation-Extracurricular Events

Recommend Board approval of all District Paraprofessionals for compensation to provide 1:1 or shared support as outlined in student IEPs, on an as-needed basis, at extracurricular events, to be paid at their hourly rate. Cost to the district not to exceed $15,000.00. All approval of additional hours will be reviewed by the Director of Special Services prior to events.

 

3. Intern Stipend-CST

Recommend Board ratify an Intern Stipend for the following CST Interns in the amount of $500.00 per semester (Fall/Spring), effective September 22, 2026 to June 10, 2027. This stipend both encourages applicants for internships within the District and also allows the District to provide additional mental health services for students that require additional interventions. A copy of the Intern responsibilities are attached. (attachment)

 

 

4. SEPAG Presentation

Recommend the following staff members to provide a Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG) parent presentation on executive functioning, at the rate of $45.00 per hour for both presentation and preparation, up to $180.00 each. The presentation will take pace on November 17, 2026 at GHS, Room A7, at 6:00 pm. (attachment)

 

 

5. Staff Coverage-Central Office

a. Recommend Board approval of compensation for Gabrielle French to provide staff coverage during the extended vacancy in the Communications & Community Affairs Secretary position at a stipend amount of $800.00 per week, effective October 1, 2026 to October 16, 2026. Due to the extended nature of the vacancy, it is critical to utilize knowledgeable staff who can promptly fulfill the responsibilities of the position in an efficient and organized manner.

 

b. Recommend Board approval of compensation for Gabrielle French to provide support to the Communications & Community Affairs Secretary position at a stipend amount of $400.00 per week, and Taylor Kaupp to provide support to the Payroll Specialist position at a stipend amount of $400.00 per week, effective October 16, 2026, and continuing until the newly appointed Payroll Specialist is fully trained and able to independently perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Due to the ongoing vacancies and transition of responsibilities, it is critical to utilize knowledgeable staff who can promptly provide coverage and support to ensure these essential functions are carried out in an efficient and organized manner.

 

6. Co-Curricular-GHS

a. Recommend Board ratify Timothy Breaker as Weightroom Summer Coach for the 2026-2027 school year, Step 4, at a stipend amount of $5,522.00 from June 17, 2026 to August 9, 2026.

 

b. Recommend Board ratify Trevor Smith from Volunteer Paraprofessional to Assistant March Band Percussion Instructor for the 2026-2027 school year, Step 3, at the stipend amount of $5,154.00 from August 10, 2026 to November 29, 2026.

 

7. GPSD Literacy Leadership Team

Recommend Board approval of the following staff members as the Glassboro Public School District Literacy Leadership Team, which will focus on universal screener benchmark administration, data analysis, and improvement of Tier I instructional practices. The Literacy Leadership Team is comprised of district administrators, coaches, and teachers. Formation of the team and monthly team meetings are essential to the requirements of the NJ BRIDGE and FOCUS grants.

           

 

8. Course Reimbursement-Summer 2026

Recommend Board approval for tuition reimbursement for the following staff members for courses taken during the Summer 2026 semester and who have submitted the required documentation. Total cost to the district is $38,987.18.

 

 

* Courses taken Fall 2025

 

 

 

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 Evacuation Drills-Fall 2026

Recommend Board approval of the Fall 2026 Bus Evacuation Drills. (attachment)

 

D. Budget Recommendations/Grants

 

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

a. October 2026 Bill Lists

1) Warrant Account (attachment)

2) Student Activities (attachment)

3) Cafeteria (attachment)

4) Athletic Officials (attachment)

b. Handwritten Check List September 1-30, 2026 (attachment)

c. Board Secretary’s Report September 2026 (attachment)

d. Revenue Report September 2026 (attachment)

e. Treasurer’s Report September 2026  (attachment)

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

g. Capital Projects September 2026 (attachment)

 

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

 

E. Resolutions/Contracted Services

 

1. Policies/Regulations

a. Recommend Board approval for the first reading of the following policy. (attachment)

 

b. Recommend Board approval for the second reading and adoption of the following policy. (attachment)

 

2. 2026-2027 Health & Safety Evaluation of School Buildings/SOA

Recommend Board approval for the submission of the Health and Safety Evaluation of School Buildings Checklists for all district facilities for the 2026-2027 school year, as required under N.J.A.C. 6A:26-1.2 and N.J.A.C. 6A:30-3.2, and to authorize the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to submit the accompanying Statement of Assurance to the Gloucester County Office of Education in accordance with the NJQSAC review schedule.

 

a. J. Harvey Rodgers School Checklist (attachment)

b. Dorothy L. Bullock School Checklist (attachment)

c. Thomas E. Bowe Middle School Checklist (attachment)

d. Glassboro High School Checklist (attachment)

e. Health & Safety Evaluation of School Buildings SOA (attachment)

 

3. NJSBA Workshop

Recommend Board approval of the following individuals to attend the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) Workshop in Atlantic City, NJ from October 19, 2026 to October 22, 2026. The district will use the regular group registration rate of $2,400.00.  Reimbursable expenses applicable to all attendees, including those approved at the August 26, 2026 Board Meeting, shall include mileage, tolls, parking, hotel accommodations, meals, and incidental expenses, at a total cost not to exceed $2,500.00.

 

 

4. Recycling-Old Projectors

Recommend Board approval for recycling of the following old and non-working projectors’ asset tag numbers.

 

 

5. Change Order-Gymnasium Equipment-Bowe MS

Recommend Board approval of Change Order No. 01 with Degler-Whiting, Inc. for additional gymnasium equipment and related electrical work at Thomas E. Bowe Middle School, in the amount of $51,750.00, bringing the total contract amount from $186,600.00 to $238,350.00. This change order includes the addition of conduit and wiring from the existing panel board to the new scoreboard, six backstop winches, six electric height adjusters, wireless receivers for the backstop equipment, and installation of wireless receivers on the divider curtains. The contract time remains unchanged. The project will be funded through referendum funds. (attachment)

 

6. GCDC MOU Update

Recommend Board approval of the changes to the Memorandum of Understanding between Glassboro Child Development Centers and Dorothy L. Bullock School, as originally approved on July 22, 2026. The program hours have been revised from 3:00 pm–6:00 pm to 3:15 pm–6:15 pm. (attachment)

 

F. Informational – Reports/Articles/Miscellaneous

 

1. Reports

a. Maintenance Report (attachment)

b. Security Drill Report-September 2026 (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. GEF Grants

1) Recommend Board approval for submission of the following Glassboro Education Foundation Grant applications for the 2026-2027 school year. (attachment)

 

 

2) Recommend Board approval for acceptance of the following Glassboro Education Foundation Grant awards for the 2026-2027 school year approved for submission at the September 23, 2026 BOE meeting.

 

 

2. Title I Staff

3. Assessments

4. Curriculum

5. Professional Development/Workshops

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

 

b. AASA Cohort

Recommend Board ratify Dr. Al Lewis to attend the AASA Cohort in St. Louis, MO on September 30, 2026 through October 2, 2026 to include the following. Costs are covered up to state and federal guidelines by Title II funds.

 

 

B. Field Experiences/Enrollment

 

1. Field Experience

 

a. Rowan University-Field Placement-HPE

Recommend Board approval for Rowan University student, John Chew, to do HPE field placement with Elizabeth Conley at J. Harvey Rodgers School on October 15, 2026. Rowan course instructor (Maria Lepore-Stevens) will be joining the class on the visit to the district.

 

b. Rowan University-Clinical Practice

1) Recommend Board ratify the following Rowan University students for Clinical Practice Placement.

 

From:

September 8, 2026 to December 9, 2026

January 19, 2027 to May 7, 2027

 

To:

September 8, 2026 to December 9, 2026

January 19, 2027 to May 7, 2027

 

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

 

January 19, 2027 to April 29, 2027

September 1, 2027 to December 16, 2027

 

c. Stockton University-Field Placement-Occupational Therapy

Recommend Board approval of Stockton University student, Kate Louer, for Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Placement with Selina Delgado at Dorothy L. Bullock School from January 20, 2027 to March 31, 2027, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check and TB results.

 

2. Enrollment/ADA (attachment)

 

C. Testing

 

D. Special Education/Other Student Issues

 

1. Out-of-District Placements

Recommend Board approval of the following out-of-district placements, effective September 1, 2026.

 

 

2. . Brett DiNovi & Associates Services-Tuition Student

Recommend Board approval for payment to Brett DiNovi & Associates Services of additional cost to previously approved tuition student for 15 hours at $140.00 per hour for additional behavior special specialist in transitioning this student back to District.. Cost to the district is $2,100.00.

 

E. Athletics

 

F. Miscellaneous

 

1. RCSJ Collegiate High School Partnership Agreement MOU

Recommend Board approval of the 2026-2027 Rowan College of South Jersey Collegiate High School Memorandum of Understanding between Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) and Glassboro High School. (attachment)

 

2. Tier II Volunteer-GHS

Recommend Board approval of Tier II Volunteer, Rayne Fowler, at Glassboro High School with Heather Sirisky for the 2026-2027 school year, pending receipt of TB results and a positive criminal history background check. Ms. Fowler will be under the supervision of the classroom teacher.

 

3. 2025-2026 HIB Grades Self-Assessments

Recommend Board approval of the 2025-2026 HIB Grades Self-Assessments. These assessments were completed by each school’s Anti-Bullying Specialist (ABS) in accordance with the Anti Bullying Bill of Rights.

 

a. School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act (attachment)

 

G. Informational

 

1. HIB Report-September 2026 (attachment)

2. Suspensions-September 2026 (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. NJ Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA) Presentation/Informational (attachment)