August 26, 2015 Agenda

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Dates: 
Wednesday, August 26, 2015 - 10:00pm

 

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
 
July 22, 2015   Executive Minutes (attachment)
July 22, 2015   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.   Board Committee Action

8.     Report of the Superintendent of Schools
 
A.    2015-2016 Textbook Committee Presentation–presented by Brandi Sheridan (attachment)
9.     Board Committee Reports
10. Old Business
11. New Business
NJBSA Field Service Rep. Terri Lewis
a.     BOE Self Evaluation (attachment)
b.     Code of Ethics (attachments – Code of Ethics and FAQ)
c.     BOE Resources (attachment – BOE Membership Guide)
12. Opportunity for the 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.
13. Adjournment of Public Meeting 

      14. Motion for Executive Session 

A.    Board of Education Training Session – presented by Terri Lewis, NJSBA
 
15. Adjournment
 
GLASSBORO BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING OR WORK SESSION
DATE:              August 26, 2015
TIME:               7:00 P.M.
LOCATION:     Beach Administration Building
 
PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING OR WORK SESSION
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 8, 2015 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, N.J.
-           Notice has been communicated to the following newspapers:
a. South Jersey Times
b. Philadelphia Inquirer
c. Courier Post
-           Notice has been filed with the Clerk of the Borough of Glassboro
Glassboro Municipal Building, 1 South Main Street, Glassboro, N.J.  
RESOLUTION: NON-PUBLIC SESSION 
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:                August 26, 2015
Time:               6:00 P.M.
Location:         Beach Administration Building
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.  
1.    Operations
 
A.    Building Issues
1)     Rodgers School
2)     Bullock School
3)     Bowe School
4)     Intermediate School
a)     School Paving (attachment)
 
5)     High School
6)     Beach Administration Building
7)     Technology
 
B.    Awards/Donations
 
1)     Donation-Republic Bank
Recommend Board approval of a donation for $250.00 made payable to the Glassboro Board of Education from Republic Bank. In addition, the funds will be transferred directly to the Thomas E. Bowe School PTO to be used towards purchasing a new school sign. (attachment)
 
C.    Transportation
 
1)     Joint Transportation Agreements
a)     Recommend Board approval of the Joint Transportation Agreement with Delsea Regional High School (as the Host District) and Glassboro Public Schools (as the Joiner District) for transportation for one (1) student to Bankbridge North, Route SP03, in the amount of $1,527.62 for the 2014-2015 school year.
 
b)     Recommend Board approval of the Joint Transportation Agreement with Harrison Township School District (as the Host District) and Glassboro Public Schools (as the Joiner District) for transportation for one student to YALE Voorhees, Route YALE V, in the amount of $17,600.00 for the 2015-2016 school year. (attachment)
 
D.    Budget Recommendations/Grants
 
1)     Recommend the Board approve the following Reports per attachments:
a)     Warrant Account Bill List August 2015 (attachment)
b)     Capital Projects Bill List August 2015 (attachment)
c)     Handwritten Check List July 1-31, 2015 (attachment)
d)     Board Secretary’s Report June 2015 (attachment)
e)     Board Secretary’s Report July 2015 (attachment)
f)      Revenue Report June 2015 & July 2015 (attachment)
g)     Treasurer’s Report June 2015 (attachment)
h)     Treasurer’s Report July 2015 (attachment)
i)       Food Service Profit & Loss – Year End Comparison (attachment)
 
Board Secretary’s Reports in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the months of June 2015 and July 2015. 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 June 2015 and July 2015. The Treasurer’s Reports and Secretary’s Reports are in agreement for the months of June 2015 and July 2015.
 
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 the Board approve the authorized transfers for July 2015 (attachment)
E.     Resolutions/Contracted Services
 
1)     2015-2016 schoolboardnet Services Agreement
Recommend Board approval of the Agreement for schoolboardnet Services between the New Jersey School Boards Association and Glassboro Public Schools for the 2015-2016 school year in the amount of $2,360.00. (attachment)
2)     Resolution for Bid Threshold
Recommend Board approval for adoption of the Bid Threshold Resolution which allows a Qualified Purchasing Agent to increase the bid threshold from $36,000.00 to $40,000.00. (attachment)
3)     Use of School Facilities Application
Recommend Board approval of the Use of School Facilities Application, inclusive of fee schedule, rules and regulations, for the 2015-2016 school year effective August 27, 2015 (review Policy/Regulation 7510 listed below). (attachment)
4)     P.L. 1991, Chapter 226 Nonpublic Nursing Services
Recommend Board approval of the P.L. 1991, Chapter 226 Nonpublic Nursing Services for the 2015-2016 school year to students enrolled in nonpublic schools located in the district. (attachment)
 
5)     Architect’s Invoices
Recommend Board approval to make payment to Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie for architectural services pursuant to a contract total of $1,293,900.00 whereby invoices total $129,390.00 and expense reimbursements total $1,668.00. (attachment)
 
6)     Life Care Medical Center Renewal
Recommend Board approval of the renewal with Life Care Medical Center to provide drug and alcohol testing for the 2015-2016 school year. This renewal is included within the Gloucester County Consortium and represents a shared service opportunity. (attachment)
 
7)     Policies/Regulations
Recommend Board approval of the first reading of the policies and regulations listed below. (attachments)
 

a)
Policy 7510
Use of School Facilities
b)
Regulation 7510
Use of School Facilities
 
8)     Strategic Planning
Recommend Board approval to utilize the Strategic Planning process offered by the New Jersey School Boards Association. The Standard Program is offered at a price of $6,500.00 and the 3D Program is offered at a price of $3,850.00. A selection of the desired program will determine the cost to the Board of Education. (attachment)
 
9)     2015-2016 Nutri-Serve Contract
Recommend Board approval of the terms of the Nutri-Serve Contract for the 2015-2016 school year as follows. (attachment)
 
The number of School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, and After School Snack meals served to children shall be determined by actual count. The per meal management fee for “Student Meals” is $.1400 per student reimbursable meal. The term “Student Meals” refers to reimbursable Student Breakfast, Student Lunch, and After School Snack.
Cash receipts, from sales other than reimbursable meals, shall be divided by $1.00 to arrive at the meal equivalent count. The per meal management fee for Meal Equivalents is $0.1100 per meal equivalent.
The total management fee will be the addition of these two amounts based on the sales activity each week. There will be a cap of $50,000 on the management fee per the 2015-16 school year.
NutriServe guarantees that the bottom line on the operational financial report for the school year will be a return no less than $30,000. If the actual bottom line is below this amount, NutriServe will subsidize the bottom line of the Glassboro School District up to 100% of our management fee. All guarantee conditions as listed below in paragraph 3 must be met.
10) Nutri-Serve Payment
Recommend Board approval to accept payment from Nutri-Serve for $19,709.25 and $5,000.00, thereby increasing the overall profitability of the program to $5,000.00 for the 2014-2015 school year. (attachment)
F.     Informational – Reports/Articles/Miscellaneous
 
1)     Reports
a)     Maintenance Report (attachment)
b)     Security Drill Report (attachment)
c)     Variance Analysis Report – Year End Summary (attachment)
d)     Nutri-Serve Food Management Report (none at this time)
e)     Facility Request Report - August (attachment)
2)     Articles
3)     Miscellaneous
a)     Referendum Construction Project Update (attachment)
b)     Referendum Project Timelines (attachment)
 
2.    Administration
 
A.    Resignations/Retirements/Leaves of Absence/Rescind Action
1)     Resignations
 
a)     Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Marissa Fernandez effective October 2, 2015. (attachment)
 
b)     Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Rebecca Peterson as Assistant Softball Coach for the 2015-2016 school year. (attachment)
 
c)     Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Katiria Ortiz effective October 9, 2015. (attachment)
 
d)     Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Michael O’Brien effective August 28, 2015. (attachment)
 
2)     Revocation of Tenure
3)     Dismissal/Suspension
4)     Leaves of Absence
 
a)     Megan Millard has requested a leave of absence, utilizing FMLA/NJFLA, beginning October 26, 2015, with an anticipated return date of April 24, 2017.
 
b)     Beth Torbik will be utilizing FMLA beginning September 1, 2015, with an anticipated return date of September 9, 2015.
 
c)     Rose Lupo-Schopfer has requested an extension of her previously approved leave of absence, with a new anticipated return date of Monday, October 5, 2015.
 
d)     Robert Johnson has requested a leave of absence beginning September 2, 2015, with an anticipated return date of September 21, 2015.
e)     Venetia Miner will be utilizing FMLA beginning September 1, 2015, with an anticipated return date of October 5, 2015.
 
5)     Retirement
 
a)     Recommend Board ratify the retirement of Anna Antell effective August 25, 2015. (attachment)
 
6)     Reduction in Force
7)     Increment Withholding
 
B.    New Employees/Transfers/Assignments/Contracts
 
1)     New Employees
a)     Teachers/Nurses/Secretaries/Aides
 
1.     Part-Time Basic Skills Teacher-Bullock
Recommend Board approval, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, of Lauren Moss as Part-Time Basic Skills Teacher serving Title I students at Dorothy L. Bullock School for the 2015-2016 school year, 4.25 hours per day, Step 1 MA, at an annual salary of $32,997.71. Funding is provided through the Title I NCLB Grant. (attachment)
 
2.     Classroom Aide-Rodgers
a.     Recommend Board approval, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, of Loraine Molano as an Associate Aide at J. Harvey Rodgers School in the position of Classroom Aide for the 2015-2016 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $14.38 per hour. Start date to be determined. (attachment)
 
b.     Recommend Board approval, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, of William Stopfer as an Associate Aide at J. Harvey Rodgers School in the position of Classroom Aide for the 2015-2016 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $14.38 per hour. Start date to be determined. (attachment)
 
b)     Administration
c)     Bus Drivers
 
1.     Recommend Board approval of Marie Harris as Bus Driver for the 2015-2016 school year effective September 1, 2015, 3 hours per day, Step L1Y1, at a salary rate of $19.91 per hour. Ms. Harris is currently a 1:1 Bus Aide and Substitute Bus Driver for the district. (attachment)
 
2.     Recommend Board approval of Samuel Watson as Bus Driver for the 2015-2016 school year effective September 1, 2015, 4.5 hours per day, Step L1Y1, at a salary rate of $19.91 per hour. Mr. Samuels is currently a Substitute Bus Driver for the district. (attachment)
 
d)     Bus Aides
e)     Substitute Bus Drivers and Aides
f)      Custodians/Housekeeper
 
1.     Recommend Board approval, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, of Kenneth Romer as Housekeeper for the 2015-2016 school year, Step 1, at an annual prorated salary of $23,642.00. Start date to be determined. Mr. Romer will be replacing Eileen Keenan due to a transfer to second shift at J. Harvey Rodgers School. (attachment)
 
g)     Substitute Custodians/Grounds
h)     Athletics
 
1.     Girls Soccer Assistant Coach
Recommend Board ratify Cindy Fornes as Girls Soccer Assistant Coach for the 2015-2016 school year, Step 1, at a salary of $3,021.65 effective August 20, 2015. (attachment)
 
2.     Volunteer Assistant Football Coach Aide
Recommend Board approval of Dainen Green as Volunteer Assistant Football Coach Aide for the 2015-2016 school year. Mr. Green served as Volunteer Assistant Football Coach Aide during the 2014-2015 season. (attachment)
 
i)       Source4Teachers Substitutes
1.     Recommend Board approval of the August 2015 Source4Teachers Substitute list. (attachment)
 
2.     Recommend Board approval for an increase in pay rate for Long Term Substitutes from Source4Teachers on a situational basis up to $175.00 per day per teacher. In addition, the previously approved contracted Source4Teachers bill rate will be applied. This will only occur in situations where Source4Teachers has unsuccessfully recruited for difficult positions at the lower pay rate in filling positions due to rarity of certifications. (attachment)
 
j)      Substitute Nurses
1.     Recommend Board approval, pending receipt of a required County Substitute Nurse Certificate, of Jenna Christinzie for the 2015-2016 school year. (attachment)
 
k)     Other
 
1.     Student Residency Investigator
Recommend Board approval of James Sheridan as Student Residency Investigator for the 2015-2016 school year, on an as-needed basis, at a salary of $26.00 per hour and mileage reimbursement per the State of New Jersey travel payment guidelines, effective August 27, 2015. Mr. Sheridan will be replacing Robert McFarland. (attachment)
 
2)     Employee Transfer/Appointments
 
a)     Part-Time Basic Skills Teachers
1.     Recommend Board approval of Suzanne Rutter as a Part-Time Basic Skills Teacher serving Title I students at J. Harvey Rodgers School for the 2015-2016 school year, 3.5 hours per day, Step 1 BA, at an annual salary of $24,387.50. Funding is provided through the Title I NCLB Grant. Ms. Rutter served as a Classroom Aide at Rodgers during the 2014-2015 school year. (attachment)
 
2.     Recommend Board approval for the reappointment of Lynn McConnell as Part-Time Basic Skills Teacher serving Title I students at Dorothy L. Bullock School for the 2015-2016 school year, 4.25 hours per day, Step 1 BA, at an annual salary of $29,611.30. Funding is provided through the Title I NCLB Grant. (attachment)
 
b)     Recommend Board approval of the voluntary transfer of Eileen Keenan, Housekeeper, from Dorothy L. Bullock School second shift to J. Harvey Rodgers School second shift. This is a lateral move. There is no change in hours or salary. Ms. Keenan will be replacing Kenneth Carver who transferred to Intermediate School in June 2015. (attachment)
 
c)     Recommend Board approval to rescind the transfer of Rose Lupo-Schopfer as Guidance Secretary at the High School. Ms. Lupo-Schopfer will remain as Secretary at J. Harvey Rodgers School for the 2015-2016 school year.
 
d)     Recommend Board approval for the reappointment of William Gee as Bus Driver for the 2015-2016 school year effective September 1, 2015, Step L2Y3 at a salary rate of $21.58 per hour. (attachment)
 
e)     Recommend Board approval for the reappointment of Jennie Hara as Language Arts/Literacy Teacher at Intermediate School for the 2015-2016 school year, Step 1 BA, at an annual salary of $48,775.00. Funding is provided through NCLB Title I RAC funds. Ms. Hara served as a Language Arts/Literacy Teacher during the 2014-2015 school year. (attachment)
 
3)     Assignments
 
a)     Recommend Board ratify the following staff members as Foremen for the 2015-2016 school year to be paid $1,569.27 (50% to be paid in December; the remaining 50% in June) as per the GESPA Agreement. (attachments)

High School
 
Day Foreman
Glenn O’Brien
Night Foreman
Quay Foster
 
 
Intermediate School
 
Day Foreman
Kenneth Carver
Night Foreman
Francis Foley
 
 
Bowe School
 
Day Foreman
Leander Drummond
Night Foreman
Shirlene Harris
 
 
Bullock School
 
Day Foreman
Anthony Mangino
Night Foreman
John Dougherty
 
 
Rodgers School
 
Day Foreman
Vera Faux
Night Foreman
Anthony Marano
 
 
Maintenance Foreman
Brian Douthitt
 
 
Grounds Foreman
Wilbur Calloway
 
b)     Recommend Board approval of the attached list of Transportation Staff work days and hours for the 2015-2016 school year. (attachment)
 
4)     Contracts
5)     Miscellaneous
 
a)     2015-2016 Co-Curricular Advisors
Recommend Board approval of the following Co-Curricular Advisors for the 2015-2016 school year. (attachments)
 

BULLOCK SCHOOL
 
 
 
 
 
Co-Curricular Activity
Advisor(s)
Stipend Amount
 
 
 
3rd Honors Choir
Kimberly Tursi
$1,535.00
3rd Honors Choir Assistant
Debbie Fanfarillo
$   512.00
International Club
Madjiguene Fall
$1,535.00
 
 
 
 
 
 
BOWE SCHOOL
 
 
 
 
 
Co-Curricular Activity
Advisor(s)
Stipend Amount
 
 
 
Beginner Band
David Fox
$   512.00
Advanced Band
David Fox
$1,428.00
Choir
Angelina Coppola
$2,857.00
Beginner Orchestra
Ian Miller
$   512.00
Advanced Orchestra
Ian Miller
$1,428.00
Renaissance
Mary Aruffo
$1,041.50
 
Jason Clark
$   768.00
Sixth Grade Camping Trip
Richard Brattelli
$1,472.00
Sixth Grade Camping Trip
Jennifer DiLorenzo
$1,472.00
Student Council
Marissa Johnston
$   640.00
 
Andrianna Stowman
$   746.00
Yearbook
Michael Sharkey
$1,536.00
Building Men
Richard Brattelli
$1,024.00
 
 
 
 
 
 
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
 
 
 
 
 
Co-Curricular Activity
Advisor(s)
Stipend Amount
 
 
 
Building Men
Monroe Willis
$1,024.00
National Junior Honor Society
Jennifer Budmen
$1,100.00
Renaissance
Denise Barr
$   768.00
 
Jacquelyn Spears
$   768.00
Yearbook
Shannon Batten
$1,506.00
Math Counts
Suzanne Carson
$1,503.00
Student Council/Government
Danielle Fiscella
$   768.00
 
Monique Stowman
$   768.00
 
 
 
 
 
 
HIGH SCHOOL
 
 
 
 
 
Co-Curricular Activity
Advisor(s)
Stipend Amount
Class of 2016
Daniel Beaver
$1,536.00
 
Anne-Sophie Meeks
$1,536.00
Class of 2017
Lynlee Phillips
$1,536.00
 
Richard Wisniewski
$1,536.00
Class of 2018
Karen Hopper
$1,280.00
 
Teresa White
$1,280.00
Class of 2019
Dennis Scheuer
$1,280.00
 
Christopher Wood
$1,280.00
Senior Trip Coordinator
Joan Beebe
$1,536.00
Auditorium Manager
Daniel Beaver
$   512.00
 
Ryan Henderson
$   512.00
Anime Club
Linda Rorer
$1,024.00
Black Culture Club
Karmin Humes
$   742.50
 
Teresa White
$   256.00
DECA
Barbara Jones
$1,280.00
Engineering Club
Richard Morrison
$1,536.00
Fitness Club – Summer
Mark Maccarone
$   512.00
Fitness Club – Fall
Christopher Wood
$   512.00
Fitness Club – Winter
Gregory Maccarone
$   512.00
Fitness Club – Spring
Gregory Maccarone
$   512.00
Foreign Exchange Club
Patricia Yanez
$1,280.00
French Club
Anne-Sophie Meeks
$1,280.00
Interact
Tina Spadafora
$1,506.00
Italian Club
Caterina Dawson
$1,280.00
Mock Trial Club
John Cino
$1,024.00
National Art Honor Society
Christine Abrams
$1,280.00
National Honor Society
Robert Preston
$1,280.00
Renaissance
Christy Baldissero
$1,280.00
 
Megan Jones
$1,280.00
Science (Apeiron)
Dennis Scheuer
$   601.00
 
Reiner Dichman-Schmidt
$   601.00
Stage Crew Manager
Daniel Beaver
$1,024.00
 
Ryan Henderson
$1,024.00
Student Government Assoc.
John Cino
$2,083.00
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Mary Greening
$1,105.00
Yearbook-Business
Joan Beebe
$1,540.00
Yearbook-Publications
Susan Evans
$2,048.00
 
 
 
HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA
 
 
 
 
 
Co-Curricular Activity
Advisor(s)
Stipend Amount
Fall Drama Costumer
Frances Dalton
$1,203.00
Fall Drama Director
Anne Marie Weaver
$1,614.00
Fall Technical Director
(Theater & Scenery)
Matthew Browne
$1,536.00
Fall Drama Producer
Anne Marie Weaver
$1,536.00
Spring Musical Costumer
Frances Dalton
$1,310.00
Spring Musical Producer
Anne Marie Weaver
$1,614.00
Spring Musical Director
Anne Marie Weaver
$1,614.00
Spring Musical Vocal
Katharine Baer
$1,280.00
Spring Technical Director
(Theater & Scenery)
Matthew Browne
$1,614.00
Spring Musical Choreographer
Dana Teague
$1,280.00
Pit Orchestra Director
Arthur Myers
$1,614.00
 
b)     2014-2015 First Year Volunteer Co-Curricular Club Status
Recommend Board approval for continuation of first year volunteer clubs, permanent volunteer club, and advisors for the 2015-2016 year as listed below. The first year volunteer clubs will remain as same with no stipend as student participation is not at a level that would warrant a stipend recommendation. (attachments)
 
Intermediate School
 
First Year Volunteer Clubs
·       Floor Hockey – David Davenport
 
High School
 
First Year Volunteer Clubs
·       4 H Club – Virginia Keefer
·       Gamers Club – Laura Holman
·       Leadership Club – Michael Belh
·       Ski Club – Dennis Scheuer
·       Varsity Club – Jeff Cusack
·       Library Club – Laura Holman
 
Permanent Volunteer Club
·       Fellowship of Christian Athletes – Ryan Henderson
 
c)     2015-2016 Second Year Co-Curricular Clubs
Recommend Board approval of the following 2014-2015 first year volunteer clubs as a stipend Co-Curricular Club for the 2015-2016 school year. No stipend is recommended at this time. District procedures require the Principal, Assistant Principal and GEA Representative meet to establish appropriate stipend tier in September 2015. Co-Advisors for this club are Marybeth Ragozzino and Daniel Beaver. (attachments)
 
Intermediate School
Art Club – Wanda Chudzinski & Eileen Miller
GLOW (Girls Learning Our Worth) – Patricia Villarreal
Music Club – Katharine Baer
 
High School
Friends of Rachel – Daniel Beaver & Mary Beth Ragozzino
 
d)     2015-2016 First Year Volunteer Clubs
Recommend Board approval of the following First Year Volunteer Co-Curricular Clubs for the 2015-2016 school year. (attachments)
 

Gay Straight
Alliance
Tina Spadafora
Maureen Morrison
Amy Stewart
Christine Duffey
Alexis George
Kim Syvertsen
Educate and enlighten others on the importance of diversity, unity, and respect. The purpose is to create a school environment where every person feels welcomed and accepted without fear of harassment or persecution.
Outdoors Club
Dennis Scheuer
Encourage an active and healthy lifestyle by exposing students, faculty, and community members to the multidimensional benefits of outdoor activities. Promoting muscular, cardiovascular and psychological wellness and fitness. Reinforce skills and values such as personal responsibility, accountability, safety, communication, peer mentoring and leadership. Exposure to new cultures while sparking untapped areas of interest.
 
e)     Auditorium Stage Crew Supervisors – Outside Organizations
Recommend Board approval of the following individuals as Auditorium Stage Crew Supervisors for the 2015-2016 school year at a rate of $36.00 per hour effective September 1, 2015. This is funded through auditorium rental fees. (attachment)
 
Daniel Beaver
Ryan Henderson
 
f)      Volunteer Marching Band Advisor
Recommend Board ratify Stacey McWilliams as Volunteer Marching Band Advisor for the 2015-2016 school year effective August 24, 2015. (attachment)
 
g)     Sixth Grade Camping Trip Co-Advisors
1.     Recommend Board approval for a pro-rated stipend payment to Jennifer DiLorenzo as Sixth Grade Camping Trip Co-Advisor in the amount of $854.28 for the 2014-2015 school year due to a leave of absence. (attachment)
 
2.     Recommend Board approval for a pro-rated stipend payment to Michael Sharkey as Sixth Grade Camping Trip Co-Advisor in the amount of $517.44 for the 2014-2015 due to resuming responsibilities of co-advisor due to Ms. DiLorenzo’s leave of absence. (attachment)
 
h)     Pre-K & Kindergarten Orientation
Recommend board ratify payment for the following staff members for the Pre-K and Kindergarten Orientation held on August 26, 2015 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the 2015-2016 per diem rate of pay. (attachment)
 

Wendy Atkinson
Cheryl Jordan
Erin Pimpinella
Elizabeth Conley
Lori Kaszupski
Mary Shipley
Amy Ceroli
Patricia Kately
Erica Sloan
Nancy Fiebig
Linda Keith
Renee Vanartsdalen
Amanda Bairstow
Alisa McDermott
Charlene White
Barbara Fortini
Melissa Mickle
Amy Witkowski
Denise Gallagher
Kelly Franklin-Moxey
 
Susan Hars
Carrie Owens
 
 
 
i)       Administrative Detention/Saturday School/3-7 Program Facilitators
Recommend Board approval of the attached list of Administrative Detention, Saturday School, and 3-7 Program Facilitators and Substitutes for the 2015-2016 school year. Rate of pay is $36.00 per hour. Staff cycles through on a weekly basis. (attachment)
 
Administrative Detention is 1 hour per day, 2 days per week
Saturday School is 4 hours per Saturday
3-7 is 4 hours per day, 16 hours per week
 
j)      Substitute Bus Drivers
Recommend Board approval for the reappointment of the following individuals as Substitute Bus Drivers, on an as-needed basis, for the 2015-2016 school year. Miscellaneous Rate of pay is $17.50 per hour. (attachment)
 
Sylvia Holsey
Clinton Suggs
 
6)     Legal
7)     Extended School Year
8)     Alternative Evening School
 
C.    Workshops/Training/Professional Development
 
D.    Grants
 
E.     Policies/Job Descriptions
 
F.     Public Relations
1)     Community Affairs Secretary Report – July 2015 (attachment)
 
G.    Miscellaneous
 
1)     Medical Standing Orders
Recommend Board approval of the Medical Standing Orders (Protocol For The School Nurse) for the 2015-2016 school year. (attachment)
 
2)     Increase of Hours
Recommend Board approval for an increase in hours for Katharine Baer from 3.5 hours per day to 4.5 hours per day for the 2015-2016 school year. Due to the teacher transfers and increase in student enrollment, there is a lack of personnel to supervise students during their lunch break. (attachment)
 
3)     Change of Degree/Salary Status
Recommend Board approval of the request for a change of degree and/or salary status of the below staff members. After reviewing their records, it is recommended that the change of degree and/or salary status be effective September 1, 2015. (attachment)
 

Staff Member
From
To
Kelly Ann Marchese
B.A.+30
M.A.
Bruce Farquhar
M.A.+30
M.A.+60
Monique Stowman-Burke
M.A.+15
M.A.+30
 
4)     Board Secretary Performance Standards
Recommend Board approval of the Board Secretary Performance Standards for the 2015-2016 school year in support of BOE Policy 1320. (attachments-2)
 
5)     Superintendent’s 2014-2015 Year-End Evaluation
Recommend Board approval of the Superintendent’s Year-End Self-Evaluation, inclusive of merit goals, for the 2014-2015 school year.
 
6)     Superintendent’s Merit Goals 2014-2015
Recommend Board approval of the attached Merit Goal Resolution for the Superintendent totaling $____________ for the 2014-2015 school year. (attachment)
 
7)     GIS-Summer Work 2015
Recommend Board approval for David Davenport to work an additional six hours during the summer at per diem rate. This time will enable Mr. Davenport to finalize student schedules and resolve conflicts. (attachment)
 
8)     Non-Probationary Status
Recommend Board approval for the non-probationary status of Employee #4154. (attachment)
 
3.    Instruction
 
A.    Grants/Assessments/Curriculum/Workshops/Professional Development
 
1)     Grants
 
a)     Exxon Mobil Corporation Grant
Recommend Board approval of the Exxon Mobil Corporation Grant in the amount of $500.00. This grant is for the Gifted & Talented Program Grades 3 to 8 Science Ambassador Program. (attachment)
 
2)     Title I Staff
 
a)     Title I Staff, 2015-2016 School Year. Recommend Board approval of the following staff salaries funded by the Title I – No Child Left Behind Grant for the 2015-2016 school year. (attachment)
 
Title I Staff

Name
Location
Position
Grant Salary
% Title I
Salary
Charlene White
Rodgers
Teacher
$39,236
46.42%
$84,523
Mari Kay Heyel-Matteo
Bullock
Teacher
$74,581
84.06%
$88,723
Lisa Rencher
Bowe
Teacher
$57,904
100%
$57,904
Diane Villec
GIS
Teacher
$39,017
60.00%
$65,028
Amy Stewart
GHS
Teacher
$59,428
100%
$59,428
Christi Baldissero
GHS
Teacher
$18,449
33.33%
$55,353
 
Focus Staff

Name
Location
Position
Grant Salary
% Title I
Salary
Jennie Hara
GIS
Teacher
$48,775
100%
$48,775
 
b)     Title III Staff, 2015-2016 School Year. Recommend Board approval of the following staff salaries funded by the Title III – No Child Left Behind Grant for the 2015-2016 school year.
 
Title III Staff (ESL)

Name
Location
Position
Grant Salary
% Title I
Salary
Rona Johnson
District
Teacher
$65,028
14.28%
$9,286
 
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)     Clinical Practice-Rowan
1.     Recommend Board approval for Rowan student, Dana Pellegrino, to conduct Clinical Practice with Jennifer Kennedy at Thomas E. Bowe School from October 26, 2015 to December 18, 2015. (attachment)
 
2.     Recommend Board approval for Rowan student, Lauren Gunther, to conduct Clinical Practice with Michelle Rullo at Dorothy L. Bullock School from September 2, 2015 to December 18, 2015. (attachment)
 
3.     Recommend Board approval for Rowan student, Katherine Wyatt, to conduct Clinical Practice with Mary Greening at Glassboro High School from October 26, 2015 to December 18, 2015. (attachment)
 
b)     MST Clinical Internship I & II – Rowan
Recommend Board approval for Rowan student, Jordan Faulkner, to conduct MST Clinical Internship I with Susan Evans at GHS from September 2, 2015 to December 18, 2015 and MST Clinical Internship II from January 19, 2016 to May 9, 2016. (attachment)
 
c)     Practicum In Teaching & Learning A-Art – Rowan
Recommend Board approval for the following Rowan Students to conduct Practicum in Teaching & Learning A-Art with Bernadette Perry at Dorothy L. Bullock School.
 
September 23, 30 – October 7, 14, 21, 18 – November 11, 2015
Brianna DeWitt
Nicole Jacob
Alyssa Karwowski
 
2)     Enrollment/ADA (none at this time)
 
C.    Testing
 
D.    Special Education/Other Student Issues
 
1)     Educational Interpreter Services – Student ID #12-17
Recommend Board approval to contract with Gloucester County Special Services School District to provide Educational Interpreter Services for Student ID #12-17 for the 2015-2016 school year, 2.5 days per week for 90 days at the rate of $394.00 per day. Cost to the district is $35,460.00. (attachment)
 
2)     Occupational Therapy Services
Recommend Board approval to contract with Gloucester County Special Services School District to provide Occupational Therapy Services to nonpublic students placed in nonpublic schools that require this service as per their IEPs, up to 46 hours at the rate of $83.00 per hour, effective September 1, 2015. Total cost is $3,818.00 funded through the IDEA Grant. (attachment)
 
3)     Educational Consultation Services
Recommend Board approval to contract with Gloucester County Special Services School District to provide Educational Consultation Services (Behavior) for the 2015-2016 school year, up to 2 hours per week at the rate of $111.00 per hour, effective September 1, 2015. Total cost is $7,992.00 funded through the IDEA Grant. (attachment)
 
4)     OOD Placement – Student ID #10-27
Recommend Board ratify placement of Student ID #10-27 at Mary A. Dobbins School with a one-to-one aide for the 2015 Extended School Year effective July 1, 2015. This student was previously approved to attend Bancroft School; but the student IEP necessitated this change. Cost to the district is $9,606.00 for tuition and $3,705.00 for the one-on-one aide, totaling $13,311.00. (attachment)
 
5)     OOD Placement – Student ID #16-11
Recommend Board ratify placement of Student ID #16-11 at Archbishop Damiano School effective July 29, 2015. Cost to the district is $3,063.84 (prorated) for the 2015 Extended School Year and $42,422.40 for the 2015-2016 school year. (attachment)
 
6)     OOD Placement – Student ID #16-12
Recommend Board approval for placement of Student ID #16-12 at Kingsway Learning Center effective September 8, 2015. Cost to the district is $53,764.20. (attachment)
 
E.     Athletics
 
F.     Miscellaneous
 
1)     Amended 2015 ESY Staff Hours
Recommend Board ratify amending the hours for the following staff members for the 2015 Extended School Year Program from July 6, 2015 to July 30, 2015 at the rate of $13.90 per hour. Original hours were listed in error from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. Funding provided through IDEA funds. (attachment)
 

Classroom Aide 1:1
Nancy Downham
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Classroom Aide 1:1
Debbie Fanfarillo
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Classroom Aide
Regina Campbell
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Classroom Aide 1:1
Debbie Kersey
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
School Nurse
Marian Dunn
4 hours of preparation
 
2)     Family Literacy/Math Evenings
Recommend Board approval for payment to staff members for participating in the evening programs for the 2015-2016 school year. Staff members are paid by NCLB, Title I Funds at the current GEA contracted hourly rate of $34.00.
 
a.     Rodgers – Math/Literacy Night Program for twelve (12) staff members for 1 session
 

Planning/Presentation/Training – 12 x 3 hours
1 – Coordinator – 1 x 5 hours
 
b.     Bullock – Math/Literacy Night Program for twelve (12) staff members for 1 session
 

Planning/Presentation/Training – 12 x 3 hours
2 – Coordinators – 2 x 8 hours
 
c.     Bowe (Parent Involvement Funds) – Math/Literacy Nights Program for six (6) staff members for 1 session
Per Session

Planning/Presentation/Training – 6 x 6 hours
2 – Coordinators – 2 x 8 hours
 
d.     Intermediate (Parent Involvement Funds) – Math/Literacy Night Program for six (6) staff members for 1 session
 

Planning/Presentation/Training – 6 x 6 hours
2 – Coordinators – 2 x 8 hours
 
3)     edConnectNJ
Recommend Board approval of the NJDOE online platform edConnectNJ system, an Instructional Improvement System (IIS) at the Intermediate School for the 2015-2016 school year. This is a pilot program, free of charge, with the potential for district use. It will enable manipulation and presentation of data in various formats and will provide administration and teachers with a suite of tools to improve student achievement through organization and efficiencies. (attachments)
 
4)     Non-Public Technology Purchasing Agreement-Chesterbrook Academy
Recommend Board approval of the Non-Public Technology Purchasing Agreement with Chesterbrook Academy for the 2015-2016 school year. All purchases were made by Glassboro Public Schools and received by Chesterbrook Academy. (attachment)
 
5)     Non-Public Technology Purchasing Agreement-Ambassador Christian Academy
Recommend Board approval of the Non-Public Technology Purchasing Agreement with Ambassador Christian Academy for the 2015-2016 school year. All purchases were made by Glassboro Public Schools and received by Ambassador Christian Academy. (attachment)
 
6)     Staff Children Attending District Schools
Recommend Board approval of the attached list of staff member children to attend Glassboro Schools for the 2015-2016 school year as listed. (attachment)
 
7)     Excused Absence Appeal (attachment)
 
G.    Informational
 
1)     HIB (none at this time)
2)     Suspensions (none at this time)
3)     Board Reports
a.     Rodgers (attachment
b.     Bullock (attachment)
c.     Bowe (attachment)
d.     GIS (attachment)
e.     GHS/GHS Guidance/Athletics (attachment)
f.      Bullock Guidance (none at this time)
g.     Bowe Guidance (none at this time)
h.     GIS Guidance (none at this time)
i.       CST (none at this time)
4)     Chief Academic Officer Report (none at this time)
5)     Student Code of Conduct
a.     J. Harvey Rodgers School (attachment)
b.     Dorothy L. Bullock School (attachment)
c.     Thomas E. Bowe School (attachment)
d.     Intermediate School (attachment)
e.     High School (attachment)
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