September 28, 2016 Agenda

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Dates: 
Wednesday, September 28, 2016 - 7:00pm
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
 
August 24, 2016 Executive Minutes (attachment)
August 24, 2016 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
 
A. BOE Self-Evaluation Recap, presented by Terri Lewis
 
8. Report of the Superintendent of Schools
 
A. Introduction & Swearing In of Student Government Association Representatives
JaZahn Hicks, SGA Executive President
Ken Bakely, SGA Executive Vice President
 
B. Best in New Jersey Farm to School Presentation, presented by Chris Cirkus
 
9. Board Committee Reports & Action Items
 
10. Old Business
 
11. New Business
 
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

GLASSBORO BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING OR WORK SESSION

 
DATE:              September 28, 2016
TIME:               7:00 P.M.
LOCATION:      Glassboro High School Auditorium
 
 

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 March 3, 2016 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:                September 28, 2016
Time:                6:00 P.M.
Location:           Glassboro High School (Room B101)
 
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
a. Bullock Logistics Issues (attachment)
3. Bowe School
4. Intermediate School
5. High School
6. Beach Administration Building
7. Technology
 
B. Awards/Donations
 
C. Transportation
 
1. Joint Transportation Agreement
Recommend Board approval of the Joint Transportation Agreement with Clayton High School (as Host District) for the transportation of one (1) student to Herma Simmons Elementary School, Route CE03, in the amount of $2,431.00 for the 2016-2017 school year. (attachment)
 
2. Joint Transportation Agreements
a. Recommend Board approval of the Joint Transportation Agreement with Clayton High School for the transportation of nine (9) students to Gloucester Catholic High School, Route GC-1, in the amount of $7,956.00 for the 2016-2017 school year; and for the transportation of three (3) students to Paul VI High School, Route PAUL-1, in the amount of $2,652.00 for the 2016-2017 school year. (attachment)
 
b. Recommend Board approval of the Joint Transportation Agreement with Delsea Regional High School for the transportation of three (3) students to Gloucester Catholic High School, Route GC-1, in the amount of $2,652.00 for the 2016-2017 school year; and the transportation of six (6) students to Paul VI High School, route PAUL-1, in the amount of $5,304.00 for the 2016-2017 school year. (attachment)
 
c. Recommend Board approval of the Joint Transportation Agreement with Hanover Township School District for the transportation of one (1) student to Bankbridge South, Route BBS-1, in the amount of $4,854.60 for the 2016-2017 school year. (attachment)
 
d. Recommend Board approval of the Joint Transportation Agreement with Jersey City Public Schools for the transportation of one (1) student to Bankbridge Developmental Center, Route BDC-1, in the amount of $6,710.40 for the 2016-2017 school year. (attachment)
 
e. Recommend board approval of the Joint Transportation Agreement with Newark Public Schools for the transportation of one (1) student to Archway, Route S6171, in the amount of $34,668.00 plus a One-To-One Aide in the amount of $8,100.00 totaling $42,768.00 for the 2016-2017 school year. (attachment)
 
f. Recommend Board approval of the Joint Transportation Agreement with Atlantic City Public Schools for the transportation of one (1) student to Bankbridge Developmental Center, Route S6000, in the amount of $53,928.00 for the 2016-2017 school year. (attachment)
 
3. Joint Transportation Agreement
Recommend Board approval of the Joint Transportation Agreement with Paulsboro for transportation for one (1) student to Bankbridge Elementary, BBE/RO-1, in the amount of $11,700.00 for the 2016-2017 school year; and the transportation for one (1) student to Bankbridge North, Route BBN, in the amount of $503.64 for the 2016-2017 school year. (attachment)
 
4. Revised PM Bus Routes
Recommend Board ratify the revised PM bus routes for J. Harvey Rodgers School and Dorothy L. Bullock School.  Routes for the two schools will no longer be combined for afternoon runs.  By separating the routes, J. Harvey Rodgers students will be dropped off in a more timely manner. (attachment)
 
D. Budget Recommendations/Grants
 
1. Recommend Board approval of the following Reports per attachments:
a. Warrant Account Bill List September 2016 (attachment)
b. Capital Projects Bill List September 2016 (attachment)
c. Handwritten Check List August 1-31, 2016 (attachment)
d. Board Secretary’s Report August 2016 (attachment)
e. Revenue Report August 2016 (attachment)
f. Treasurer’s Report August 2016 (attachment)
g. Food Service Profit & Loss August 2016 (none at this time-will resume in Oct)
 
Board Secretary’s Reports in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of August 2016.  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 August 2016.  The Treasurer’s Reports and Secretary’s Reports are in agreement for the month of August 2016.
 
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 August 2016. (attachment)
 
E. Resolutions/Contracted Services
 
1. Memorandum of Agreement
Recommend Board approval of the Memorandum of Agreement Between Education and Law Enforcement Officials for the 2016-2017 school year. (attachment)
 
2. Policies/Regulations
 
a. Recommend Board approval of the of the second reading and adoption of the following policies/regulations. (attachment)
 
Policy 5756, Transgender Students
 
b. Recommend Board approval of the first reading of the following policies/ regulations. (attachment)
 
1. Regulation 5410, Promotion & Retention
2. Policy 2422, Health & Physical Education
3. Policy 2431, Athletic Competition
4. Regulation 2431.2, Medical Examination Prior to Participation on a School-Sponsored Interscholastic or Intramural Team or Squad
5. Policy 5310, Health Services
6. Regulation 5310, Health Services
7. Policy 8462, Reporting Potentially Missing or Abused Children
 
3. Architect’s Invoices
Recommend Board approval for payment to Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie for architectural services pursuant to a contract total of $1,293,900.00 and for invoices totaling $12,428.00. (attachment)
 
4. NJDOE Waiver Application
Recommend Board ratify submission of the attached waiver application resolution of N.J.A.C. 6A:32-4.1, requiring schools to have a fulltime, non-teaching principal to the Gloucester County Office of Education. (attachment)
 
5. RFP-Health Insurance Broker Services
Recommend Board approval for advertising of the RFP for Health Insurance Broker Services.  Responses will be due on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. (attachment)
 
6. Nonpublic Services Agreement & Resolution-Chapters 192 & 193
Recommend Board approval of the Nonpublic Services Agreement and Resolution with Gloucester County Special Services School District to provide all services under P.L. 1977, Chapters 192 and 193, during the 2016-2017 school year. (attachment)
 
7. New Jersey School Boards Convention 2016-2017
Recommend Board approval for the following individuals to attend the New Jersey School Boards Association Annual Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey on October 25, 26, and 27, 2016. (attachment)
 
Mark Silverstein
Danielle Sochor
George Weeks
Scott Henry
Peter Calvo
Susette Jones
Elizabeth Volz
Edward Keith
June Longley
Alex Fanfarillo
Andrew Halter
Ben Stephens
Brian Redondo
 
 
The cost estimate and actual costs will reflect the limits established for New Jersey by the U.S. General Services Administration.  The costs will include mileage, parking, tolls, lodging (if qualified-50 miles or greater), and meals (if qualified-50 miles or greater).  Estimated lodging costs are limited to $97.00 per night and meals and expenses are limited to $64.00 per day, with the first and last day reduced to 75% of $64.00 per day.  Each voting Board Member must abstain when voting on their own attendance.
 
8. Student Drug Screening Contract
Recommend Board approval of the Agreement Between Kennedy Health-Behavioral Services and the Glassboro Public School District for student drug screening for the 2016-2017 school year. (attachments-2)
 
F. Informational – Reports/Articles/Miscellaneous
 
1. Reports
a. Maintenance Report (attachment)
b. Security Drill Report (none at this time-will resume in October)
c. Variance Analysis Report (attachment)
d. Nutri-Serve Food Management Report (none at this time-will resume in October)
e. Facility Request Report (attachment)
2. Articles
3. Miscellaneous
a. Negotiations Update (attachment)
b. Nutrition Guidelines, Reimbursement Rates and Frequently Asked Questions for the National Breakfast Program administered by Glassboro Public Schools (attachment)

2. Administration

 
A. Resignations/Retirements/Leaves of Absence/Rescind Action
1. Resignations
 
a. Recommend board approval for the resignation of Wanda Pichardo effective October 21, 2016. (attachment)
 
b. Recommend board ratify the resignation of James Amicone effective September 23, 2016. (attachment)
 
2. Revocation of Tenure
3. Dismissal/Suspension
4. Leaves of Absence
 
a. Karmin Humes has requested FMLA beginning August 31, 2016 with an anticipated return date of October 3, 2016.
b. Debbie Fanfarillo has requested FMLA beginning September 8, 2016 with an anticipated return date of September 30, 2016.
c. Lauren Moss has requested a Leave of Absence beginning September 22, 2016 with an anticipated return date of December 14, 2016.
d. Eileen Keenan has requested an extension of her FMLA with an anticipated return date of September 29, 2016.
e. Renee Patrick has requested FMLA/NJFLA beginning September 26, 2016 with an anticipated return date of October 14, 2016.
f. Ellen Geier has requested FMLA beginning September 12, 2016 with an anticipated return date of October 12, 2016.
g. Michelle Meehan has requested FMLA/NJFLA/Leave of Absence beginning December 5, 2016 with an anticipated return date of February 24, 2017.
 
5. Retirement
 
a. Recommend Board approval for the retirement of Marilyn Leon effective January 1, 2017. (attachment)
 
b. Recommend Board approval for the retirement of Pearl Satterfield effective November 1, 2016. (attachment)
 
6. Reduction in Force
7. Increment Withholding
8. Rescind Action
 
a. Recommend Board approval to rescind the offer of employment for Derrick Savage for the following positions for the 2016-2017 school year due to resignation. (attachment)
 
Television Technology Teacher
Evening School – Elective Teacher/Mentoring
Co-Curricular Auditorium Manager
Co-Curricular Stage Crew Manager
Auditorium Stage Crew Supervisor-Outside Organizations
 
b. Recommend Board approval to rescind the offer to Vincent Runfolo as Volunteer School Counselor at Glassboro Intermediate School for the 2016-2017 school year. (attachment)
 
B. New Employees/Transfers/Assignments/Contracts
 
1. New Employees
a. Teachers/Nurses/Secretaries/Aides
 
1) 1:1 Aide-Bowe
Recommend Board approval of Jennifer DeFay, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as an Associate aide at Thomas E. Bowe School in the position of 1:1 Aide for the 2016-2017 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $14.38 per hour pending settlement of the July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2019 GEA, GESPA and GPSA Agreements.  Ms. DeFay will be replacing Kelsey Opalak due to resignation.  Start date to be determined. (attachment)
 
2) Classroom Aide-Bowe
Recommend Board approval of Lewis Rusko, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as an Associate aide at Thomas E. Bowe School in the position of Classroom Aide for the 2016-2017 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $14.38 per hour pending settlement of the July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2019 GEA, GESPA and GPSA Agreements.  This is a replacement position.  Start date to be determined. (attachment)
 
b. Administration
c. Bus Drivers/Bus Aides
 
1) Bus Driver
Recommend Board approval of Stephen Frasca as Bus Driver for the 2016-2017 school year, 4 hours per day, at a pay rate of $19.91 per hour pending settlement of the July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2019 GEA, GESPA, and GPSA Agreements, effective October 1, 2016.  Mr. Frasca has been employed by the district as a Substitute Bus Driver since September 2015. (attachment)
 
d. Substitute Bus Drivers and Aides
e. Custodians/Housekeeper/Maintenance
 
1. Maintenance
Recommend Board approval of Leonard Campbell as Maintenance Mechanic, Step 4 at a prorated annual salary of $38,341.00 for the 2016-2017 school year effective October 1, 2016.  Mr. Campbell has served as a Substitute Maintenance Mechanic for the district and will be replacing William Wooton due to retirement. (attachment)
 
f. Substitute Custodians/Grounds
g. Athletics
 
1. Volunteer Middle School Field Hockey Coach
Recommend Board ratify Deborah Polocz as Volunteer Middle School Field Hockey Coach for the 2016-2017 school year effective September 21, 2016. (attachment)
 
2. Volunteer Assistant Football Coach
Recommend Board ratify Michael Belh as Volunteer Assistant Football Coach for the 2016-2017 school year effective September 21, 2016. (attachment)
 
3. Coach Status Change
Recommend Board ratify Isaiah DuPree from the position of Assistant Boys Soccer Coach to Volunteer Boys Soccer Coach effective September 24, 2016.Mr. DuPree will be compensated in the amount of $1,910.51 (53.5% of $3,571.04) pending settlement of the July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2019 GEA, GESPA and GPSA Agreements. (attachment)
 
4. Assistant Boys Soccer Coach
Recommend board ratify Jamie Cleary as Assistant Boys Soccer Coach for the 2016-2017 school year effective September 24, 2016 for the last remaining days of the season.Mr. Cleary will be compensated in the amount of $1,660.53 (46.5% of $3,571.04 pending settlement of the July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2019 GEA, GESPA and GPSA Agreements. (attachment)
 
h. Source4Teachers Substitutes
Recommend Board approval of the 2016-2017 Source4Teachers Substitute list. (attachment)
 
i. Other
 
Substitute Nurses
Recommend Board approval for the reappointment of the following individuals as Substitute Nurses for the 2016-2017 school year. (attachment)
 
Christa Taylor
Sandra Schmittinger
Barbara Balassaitis
Jenna Christinzie
Judith Shone-Tamaska
Susan Donaldson
*Nicole Bruno (*awaiting new cert)
 
2. Employee Transfer/Appointments
 
a. Recommend Board ratify the following transfers for the 2016-2017 school year effective September 1, 2016. (attachment)
 
Staff Member:
From:
To:
Steven Hempel
Literacy Coach-District
Teacher-Grade 6-Bowe
Jacqueline Dickol
Classroom Aide-Bullock
Classroom Aide-GIS
Beth Torbik
Social Worker-Bowe
Social Worker-Bullock
 
b. Technology Coordinator
Recommend Board approval of Susan Kornicki as Technology Coordinator for the 2016-2017 school year.  Ms. Kornicki has been a teacher in the district since 1990.  There will be no change in salary.  Start date will be determined upon hiring of a replacement for her current position. (attachment)
 
c. Television Technology Teacher-GHS
Recommend Board approval for the transfer of Patricia Yanez from Spanish Teacher to Television Technology Teacher for the 2016-2017 school year effective upon the hiring of a replacement Spanish Teacher.  There will be no change in salary.  Ms. Yanez will be replacing Mr. Henderson due to resignation. (attachment)
 
3. Assignments
4. Contracts
5. Miscellaneous
 
  1. Bus Driver-Route Change
Recommend Board approval to amend the hours of Barbara Baston, Bus Driver, from 4 hours per day to 4.5 hours per day for the 2016-2017 school year effective October 1, 2016 due to route change. (attachment)
 
6. Legal
 
C. Job Descriptions
 
1. Technology Coordinator
Recommend Board ratify the Technology Coordinator job description effective September 1, 2016. (attachment)
 
D. Public Relations
 
1. Community Affairs Secretary Report – August 2016 (attachment)
 
E. Miscellaneous
 
1. Merit Compensation
Recommend Board approval for a one-time merit compensation award Under GPSA Article XV, Merit Compensation, to Drew Sole, Buildings and Grounds Supervisor, in the amount of $5,000.00 for service to the district above and beyond normal work expectations. (attachment)
 
2. Security Guards-GHS (attachment)
 
3. GHS Administrative Detention/Saturday School/3-7 Program Facilitators
Recommend Board approval of the following individuals as High School Administrative Detention, Saturday School, and 3-7 Program Facilitators and Substitutes for the 2016-2017 school year.  Current 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
 
Administrative Detention
Saturday School
3-7 Program
Regina Campbell
Michael Belh
Tara Guiliani (Sub)
Christopher Wood
Richard Wisniewski
Regina Campbell (Sub)
Richard Wisniewski
Christopher Wood
Christopher Wood
Melody Coates-Olaye
Patricia Yanez (Sub)
Caterina Dawson
Christina Duffey
Tara Guiliani
Tina Spadafora
Tara Guiliani
 
Christina Duffey
 
 
Melody Coates-Olaye
 
 
Patricia Yanez
 
 
Carol Ceglia
 
 
Danielle Fiscella
 
4. First Grade Orientation
Recommend Board ratify payment to the following staff members for the First Grade Orientation effective August 31, 2016 for 2 hours at the 2016-2017 per diem rate of pay. (attachment)
 
Amy Stewart
Rita Procopio
Melissa Tees
Andrea Dalfonso
Robin Sauer
Melanie Storey
Alexandra Hitzelberger
Michelle Rullo
Amanda Brice
Simone Marques
Katie Evans
Marian Dunn
 
5. Statement of Assurance-Paraprofessional Staff
Recommend Board approval of the Statement of Assurance Regarding the Use of Paraprofessional Staff for the 2016-2017 School Year. (attachment)
 
6. Co-Curricular Club-GHS
Recommend Board approval to amend the Glassboro High School Renaissance Club for the 2016-2017 school year from Christi Baldissero as Advisor with a salary amount of $2,560.00 to the following:
 
Co-Curricular Activity
Advisor(s)
*Current Stipend Amount
Renaissance
Christi Baldissero
$1,280.00
 
Christine Ciocco
$1,280.00
*Pending settlement of the July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2019 GEA Agreement
 
7. Study Group Advisors
Recommend Board ratify the following staff members as co-curricular study group supervisors for the 2016-2017 school year at the current rate of $36.00 per hour effective September 12, 2016.  Study group is a board approved mandatory study session for all students participating in any co-curricular activity, sports included, and meets Monday through Thursday from 2:30 pm to 3:15 pm. (attachment)
 
Patricia Yanez
Melody Coates-Olaye
Christopher Wood (substitute)
Christina Duffey (substitute)
 
8. Acting Principal Stipend
Recommend Board approval of an annual stipend in the amount of $15,000.00 for Aaron Edwards as Acting Principal at Thomas E. Bowe School for the 2016-2017 school year effective October 24, 2016.
 
9. Loss of Prep-GHS
Recommend Board ratify payment to the following staff members for loss of prep at the rate of $48 per day per teacher for a total of $144.per day effective September 13, 2016 through November 1, 2016.  These staff members will be covering Math/Special Education classes until Ms. Rulon’s start date with the district. (attachment)
 
Bruce Farquhar
Tina Spadafora
Richard Wisniewski
 
10. Volunteer Stage Crew
Recommend Board approval of David Dutka as a Volunteer Stage Crew Hand for the drama program for the 2016-2017 school year effective October 1, 2016. (attachment)
 
11. GIS Administrative Detention/Saturday School
Recommend Board ratify the following individuals as Intermediate School Administrative Detention and Saturday School Supervisors for the 2016-2017 school year effective September 1, 2016.  Current 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
 
Administrative Detention
Saturday School
Matthew Schwarz
Stephen O’Rourke
Stephen Belh
Stephen Belh
Andrew Pancoast
Andrew Pancoast
Danielle Fiscella
Carol Ceglia
Denise Barr
Danielle Fiscella
Jennifer Budmen
Jennifer Budmen
 
12. Co-Curricular Advisor-Bowe
Recommend Board approval of the following staff member as Bowe Co-Curricular Advisor for the 2016-2017 school year at the current stipend amount pending settlement of the July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2019 GEA Agreement. (attachments)
 
Co-Curricular Activity
Advisor
Stipend Amount
Beginner Orchestra
Wilfredo Rodriguez
$   512.00
Advanced Orchestra
Wilfredo Rodriguez
$1,024.00
 
13. Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction Stipend (attachment)
 
14. Kindergarten Orientation
Recommend Board ratify
 
Kelly Franklin-Moxey
Charlene White
Nancy Fiebig
 
15. Administrator In-Charge Stipend
Recommend Board approval of an annual stipend in the amount of $3,000.00 for Brandi Sheridan as Administrator In-Charge at J. Harvey Rodgers School during the absence of Mr. Edwards for the 2016-2017 school year effective October 24, 2016.
 
17. Salary Adjustment
Recommend Board approval to ratify the hourly rate of pay for Linda Barousse from $12.22 per hour (Step 8) to $13.17 per hour (Step 10) for the 2016-2017 school year effective September 1, 2016, pending settlement of the July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2019 GEA, GESPA and GPSA Agreements.
 
18. Security Aide-GHS
Recommend Board ratify Richard Redrow from Part-Time Security Aide to Full-Time Security Aide at GHS for the 2016-2017 school year, 5 days per week from 7:15 am to 3:30 pm, effective September 27, 2016.  Mr. Redrow’s hourly salary rate of $13.17 will remain the same.  Mr. Redrow will be replacing James Amicone due to resignation. (attachment)
 
19. Second Year Co-Curricular Club-GIS
Recommend Board approval of the following 2015-2016 first year volunteer club as a stipend Co-Curricular Club for the 2016-2017 school year.  District administration has met with the GEA Representative with required paperwork to establish the appropriate tier.
 
Intermediate School
Floor Hockey Club – David Davenport, Advisor - $1,024.00
 
20. Alternative Evening High School
Recommend Board approval of the following Alternative Evening High School staff member for the 2016-2017 school year at the current Miscellaneous Pay Rates. (attachment)
 
Name
Position
Hrs Per Week
Patricia Yanez
Elective Teacher
Mentoring
10

3. Instruction

 
A. Grants/Assessments/Curriculum/Workshops/Professional Development
 
1. Grants
 
a. GEF Grants
Recommend Board approval for submission of the following Glassboro Education Foundation Grant awards for the 2016-2017 school year. (attachment)
 
1) “Connecting Generations”–Dorothy L. Bullock School–Patricia Paulsen- $900.00.
 
2) “Book & Cook-Bringing Books to Life”-Dorothy L. Bullock School-Karen Peale-$1,780.80
 
3) “District Medical Emergency Response Team Training & Code Blue Preparation”-Glassboro High School-Erin Perewiznyk-$2,025.60
 
4) “STEM”-Glassboro High School-Michele Keating-$1,750.00
 
2. Title I Staff
 
a. Title I Staff Change
Recommend Board ratify the following change of Title I Staff for the 2016-2016 school year. (attachment)
 
From:
Name
Location
Position
Grant
Salary
% Title I
*Salary
Diane Villec
GIS
Teacher
$39,017.00
60%
$65,028.00
 
To:
Name
Location
Position
Grant
Salary
% Title I
*Salary
Carol Ceglia
GIS
Teacher
$39,017.00
60%
$65,028.00
 
3. Assessments
4. Curriculum
 
a. Engineers on Wheels Program-GIS
Recommend Board ratify the Engineers on Wheels Program to visit Mrs. Barr’s 5th block class from September through December 2016, one day per week for 1 hour 15 minutes effective September 1, 2016.  Dr. Jahan, professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rowan University, together with her students, will present lessons highlighting different areas of engineering. Students will be exposed to unique lessons and activities.  (attachment)
 
  1. 2016-2017 Curriculum Committee Members
Recommend Board approval of the following 2016-2017 Curriculum Committee members to be paid at the current contracted rate per hour for up to 8 hours each (Music, Nurses, Technology, World Language, and ELL Committees) with the exception of Science Fair Committee members who are to be paid at the contracted rate per hour for up to 15 hours each.  If a member of a committee is unable to attend a meeting, an alternate representative may be sent to the meeting by the building principal.  Facilitators for Music, Nurses, World Language, and Science Fair Committees currently receive a $550 stipend through district funds. Mission Statements will follow in October. (attachment)
 
Nurses:
 
Marian Dunn, Facilitator
Bullock
Nancy Fiebig
Rodgers
Donna Begolly
Bowe
Catherine Straube
GIS
Erin Perewiznyk
GHS
 
 
Music:
 
Arthur Myers, Facilitator
GHS/GIS
Mary Greening
GIS/GHS
Kimberly Tursi
Bullock
David Fox
Bowe
Angelina Coppola
Bowe
Katharine Baer
GIS
Mary Shipley
Rodgers
Lisa Neglia
GHS
Wilfredo Rodriguez
Bowe
 
 
Technology:
 
George Weeks, Facilitator
Central (no stipend received)
Susan Kornicki
(no stipend received)
Cheryl Jordan
Rodgers
Dionne Young
Bullock
Michael Sharkey
Bowe
Danielle Fiscella
GIS
Robert Hemmes
GHS
 
 
Science Fair:
 
Denise Barr, Facilitator
GIS
Patricia Kately
Rodgers
Stephanie Bernstiel
Bullock
Steven Hempel
Bullock
Jennifer DiLorenzo
Bowe
Lisa Rencher
Bowe
Lisa Montana
GIS
Shannon Batten
GIS
Richard Morrison
GHS
Dennis Scheuer
GHS
Reiner Dichman-Schmidt
GHS
 
 
World Language:
 
Anne-Sophie Meeks, Facilitator
GHS
Aileen Matias-Castro
Bullock
TBD
Bowe
Patricia Villarreal
GIS
Caterina Dawson
GHS
Patricia Yanez
GHS
 
 
ELL:
 
Danielle Sochor, Facilitator
Central (no stipend received)
Rona Johnson
Rodgers/Bullock
Ashley Miles
Bowe/GIS
Simone Marques
Bullock
Maureen Morrison
GHS
 
 
c. Dog Therapy Program
Recommend Board approval to continue the Dog Therapy Program at Bowe School for the 2016-2017 school year.  Cost to the district is $150.00, which is a fee that is required from PAWS to help cover the cost of running the program and insurance. (attachment)
 
d. Curriculum Development
Recommend board approval for payment to the following staff members to develop curriculum at the current Miscellaneous Pay Rate of $36.00 per hour. (attachment)
 
Lisa Montana – NGSS – 3 hours
Stephen O’Rourke – SS – 5 hours
Matthew Schwarz – SS – 5 hours
Bradley Fithian – SS – 5 hours
 
e. Revised ELA Grade 2 Curriculum Framework (attachment)
 
5. Professional Development/Workshops
Recommend Board approval of the attached professional development/ workshops. (attachment)
 
B. Field Experiences/Enrollment
 
1. Field Experience
 
a. Woodrow Wilson National Foundation Grant Program Placement
Recommend Board approval of Rutgers student and Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation Grant Teaching Fellow, Jacob Good, to be mentored by Susan Powers at Glassboro High School for the 2016-2017 school year. (attachment)
 
  1. Rowan Counseling Internship
Recommend Board approval of Rowan student, Jaime Pitman, for a counseling internship with Tammy Belcher from September 2016 through May 8, 2017 at Thomas E. Bowe School.  The student is required to spend 600 clock hours in a school setting. (attachment)
 
2. Enrollment/ADA (none at this time-will resume in October)
 
C. Testing
 
1. PARCC Reports (attachment)
 
D. Special Education/Other Student Issues
 
1. OOD Placement-Student ID #16-8
Recommend Board ratify placement of Student ID #16-8 at Bankbridge Development Center with a one-to-one aide effective July 11, 2016 for the 2016 ESY Program and to approve continuation of placement with a one-to-one aide for the 2016-2017 school year.  Total cost to the district is $40,020.00. (attachment)
 
2. Homeschooling
a. Recommend Board approval of the attached request for homeschooling for the 2016-2017 school year. (attachment)
 
b. Recommend Board approval of the attached request for homeschooling for the 2016-2017 school year. (attachment)
 
c. Recommend Board approval of the attached request for homeschooling for the 2016-2017 school year. (attachment)
 
3. OOD Placement-Student ID #05-08
Recommend Board ratify placement of Student ID #05-08 at Durand in addition to a one-to-one aide for the 2016 ESY Program and the 2016-2017 school year effective July 6, 2016.  Cost to the district is $39,775.00. (attachment)
 
4. Nursing Services Agreement-Student ID #05-12
Recommend Board ratify Bayada to provide one-to-one nursing care for Student ID #05-12 for transportation to and from school effective September 1, 2016.  Cost to the district is $55.00 per hour for four hours per day, totaling $46,200.00. (attachment)
 
                        5. Nursing Services Agreement-Student ID #16-19
Recommend Board ratify Bayada to provide one-to-one nursing care for Student ID #16-19 for transportation to and from school and during the instructional day effective September 1, 2016.  Cost to the district is $55.00 per hour for 10 hours per day, totaling $79,200.00. (attachment)
 
6. OOD Placement-Student ID #16-24
Recommend Board ratify placement of Student ID #16-24 to Ranch Hope for the 2016 ESY Program and the 2016-2017 school year effective July 1, 2016.  Cost to the district is $66,487.66. (attachment)
 
E. Athletics
 
F. Miscellaneous
 
1. Extended School Day/Tutoring Program-GHS
Recommend Board approval of payment to the following staff members for participation in the Extended School Day/Tutoring Program at Glassboro High School for the 2016-2017 school year.  Funding is provided through NCLB Title I funds at the current hourly rate of $36.00. (attachment)
 
Daniel Beaver
Tina Spadafora
Jamie Cleary
Amy Stewart
Tara Guiliani
Teresa White
Maureen Morrison
Richard Wisniewski
Susan Powers
Christopher Wood
 
2. Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) Parent Involvement
Recommend board approval of payment for staff members to participate in the ESL evening programs for the 2016-2017 school year.  Staff members are paid by NCLB Title III Funds at the current contracted hourly rate of $36.00.
 
District-Family Night program for four (4) staff members for up to 9 hours each for the 2016-2017 school year. (attachment)
 
3. VB Mapp Assessment Training
Recommend Board ratify payment to Corey Grisi for attending VB Mapp Assessment Training on June 21, 2016 and June 22, 2016 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the current rate of $36.00 per hour. (attachment)
 
4. Extended School Day Program-GIS
Recommend Board approval of payment to the following staff members for participation in the Extended School Day Program at Glassboro Intermediate School from October 2016 to April 2017.  Funding is provided through NCLB Title I funds at the current hourly rate of $36.00. (attachment)
 
2 Math Teachers:
Eileen Miller
Susan Millardi
1.5 hours per day each
 
41 days
 
 
 
2 Literacy Teachers:
Andrew Pancoast
TBD
1.5 hours per day each
41 days
 
5. Extended School Day Program-Bowe
Recommend Board approval of payment to ten (10) staff members for participation in the Extended School Day Program at Thomas E. Bowe School from October 2016 to May 2017.  Funding is provided through NCLB Title I funds at the current hourly rate of $36.00. (attachment)
 
10 Teachers
1.5 hours per day each
 
51 days
           
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Lisa Rencher
Kristina Stump
Andrea LoCastro
Kelly Marchese
 
Math Tutoring
Lacy Lupi
Kara Belmonte
Thomas Riley
Susan Avis
Josephine Dolente
Kaitlyn Alexander
 
Substitute
Priscilla Antuna
 
6. Orton Gillingham Teacher Training Program
Recommend Board approval to host an Orton Gillingham Teacher Training program commencing Fall 2016 and approve payment for three (3) teachers to serve as certified Orton Gillingham Instructors to train 16 teacher and run a District graduate level course through Fairleigh Dickinson University.  Also recommend Board approval for a stipend payment for one (1) staff member to serve as an assistant to the instructors, teachers, and students participating in the program. (attachments-3)
 
Certified Orton Gillingham Instructors
 
Lori Kaszupski
5 hrs per week
24 weeks
$55.00 per hr
Cheryl Tartaglione
5 hrs per week
24 weeks
$55.00 per hr
Carrie Owens
5 hrs per week
24 weeks
$55.00 per hr
 
                                    Assistant to Instructors, Teachers, Students
 
Denise Frattali
$1,500.00 for the 2016-17 school year
 
7. Parent Volunteer-Rodgers
Recommend Board approval of Harriet Redondo to serve as a parent volunteer at the J. Harvey Rodgers School for the 2016-2017 school year.  Ms. Redondo’s child is a Kindergarten student. (attachment)
 
8. Non-Public Technology Purchasing Agreement
Recommend Board ratify the Non-Public Technology Purchasing Agreement for the 2016-2017 school year.  All purchases will be paid by Glassboro Public Schools and received by Ambassador Christian Academy. (attachment)
 
9. Home Instruction-Mysti Specht
Recommend Board approval of Mysti Specht for Home Instruction in Math at a rate of $36.00 per hour effective September 29, 2016. (attachment)
 
G. Informational
 
1. HIB Report (none at this time-will resume in October)
2. Suspensions (none at this time-will resume in October)
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-will resume in October)
g. Bowe Guidance (attachment)
h. GIS Guidance (attachment)
i. CST (none at this time-will resume in October)
4. Chief Academic Officer Report (attachment)
5. Annual Benchmark Report-Glassboro Intermediate School, Kriston Matthews
6. NJDOE–State Board Certification Letter (attachment)
7. Letter of Support-Creative Glassboro (attachment)
8. Student Dress Code (attachment)
 
 
 
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