September 27, 2017 Agenda

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Dates: 
Wednesday, September 27, 2017 - 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 23, 2017 Executive Minutes (attachment)
August 23, 2017 Public Minutes (attachment)
 
6. Opportunity for Public to Address the Board of Education regarding specific agenda items
 
In accordance with the Public Participation in Board Meetings, in Board Bylaw No. 0167, the Chair shall limit discussion from each individual, or group representative, to five (5) minutes.
 
7. President’s Report
 
8. Report of the Superintendent of Schools
 
a. Introduction & Swearing In of Student Government Association Representatives
Katherine Amrhein, SGA Executive President
Henry Ottenthal, SGA Executive Vice President
b. ELA Curriculum K-12 Presentation – Danielle Sochor, Brandi Sheridan, Robert Preston (attachment)
 
9. Board Committee Reports & Action Items
 
10. Old Business
 
11. New Business
 
12. Opportunity for the Public to Address the Board of Education
 
In accordance with the Public Participation in Board Meetings, in Board Bylaw No. 0167, the Chair shall limit discussion from each individual, or group representative, to five (5) minutes.
 
13. Adjournment

GLASSBORO BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING OR WORK SESSION

 
DATE:              September 27, 2017
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 January 9, 2017 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 27, 2017
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. Instruction

 
A. Grants/Assessments/Curriculum/Workshops/Professional Development
 
1. Grants
 
a. NJCAP Grant Letter (attachment)
 
2. Title I Staff
 
a. Teacher Reappointment- Part Time Basic Skills
Recommend Board ratify Sheila Saphire as Part-Time Basic Skills Teacher serving Title I students at Glassboro High School for the 2017-2018 school year, 4 hours per day, 3 days per week, MA+30 Step 3, effective September 6, 2017 at an annual salary of $13,408.00.  Funding is provided through Title I ESSA Grant. (attachment)
 
b. 2017-2018 Title I & Title III Staff Salaries
Recommend Board approval of the following staff salaries funded by the Title I – ESSA for the 2017-2018 school year. (attachment)
 
Title I Staff
2017 – 2018 School Year
Name
Location
Position
Grant Salary
% Title I
 Salary
Charlene White
J. Harvey Rodgers
Teacher
$32,992.74
38%
$86,823.00
Cheryl Tartaglione
Dorothy L. Bullock
Teacher
$89,773.00
100%
$89,773.00
Lisa Rencher
Thomas E. Bowe
Teacher
$61,293.00
100%
$61,293.00
Jennifer Budmen
GIS
Teacher
$18,679.50
30%
$62,265.00
Dan Beaver
GHS
Teacher
$78,393.00
100%
$78,393.00
Sheila Saphire
GHS
PT Teacher
$13,408.00
100%
$13,408.00
Karen Peale
Dorothy L. Bullock
Teacher
$12,178.95
15%
$81,193.00
Melanie Sweeney
Dorothy L. Bullock
BSI Supervisor
$21,600.00
27%
$80,000.00
Andrea Locastro
Thomas E. Bowe
Teacher
$33,109.20
40%
$82,773.00
TBD
GIS
Teacher
$14,992.50
30%
$49,975.00
Amy Stewart
GHS
Teacher
$42,272.31
67%
$63,093.00
 
Title III Staff (ESL)
2017-2018 School Year
Name
Location
Position
Grant Salary
% Title III
 Salary
Rona Johnson
District
Teacher
$10,990.88
16%
$68,693.00
 
 
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. Rowan-Clinical Practice
Recommend Board approval of the following Rowan students for Clinical Practice placement from January 2, 2018 to February 16, 2018. (attachment)
 
Student
Teacher
Location
Julie Sullivan
Lacy Lupi
Bowe
Amanda Cordero
Katie Evans
Bullock
Jennifer Lahman
Sonya Harris
Bullock
 
b. Grand Canyon University-Observation
Recommend Board approval for Grand Canyon University student, Chilita Saunders, to observe Maureen Morrison for 15 hours at the Glassboro High School at an agreed upon time between them beginning September 28, 2017. (attachment)
 
c. Rowan-ABA Internships
Recommend Board approval of the following Rowan University students for ABA Internships at J. Harvey Rodgers School and Dorothy L. Bullock School on an as-needed basis for the 2017-2018 school year.  The students are required to spend 8-10 hours a week from September 28, 2017 to December 2017. (attachment)
 
Lauren Head
Loraine Molano
 
d. Rowan-Learning Assistant
Recommend Board approval of Rowan student, Ryan Freese, as Learning Assistant in Reiner Dichman-Schmidt’s Physics classroom at GHS for three hours per week from September 28, 2017 through December 21, 2017 at a time to be decided between them. (attachment)
 
e. West Chester University-Shadowing
Recommend Board approval of West Chester University Speech Pathology student, Melissa McSparran, to shadow Karen Richards at Dorothy L. Bullock School for 6.5 hours at a time agreed upon between them. (attachment)
 
f. Rowan-Shadowing
Recommend Board approval of Rowan Psychology student, Breanna Willis, to shadow Smriti Keating at Glassboro High School for one day at an agreed upon time between them. (attachment)
 
2. Enrollment/ADA (none at this time)
 
C. Testing
 
D. Special Education/Other Student Issues
 
1. Homeschooling
a. Recommend Board approval of the attached request for homeschooling for the 2017-2018 school year. (attachment)
 
b. Recommend Board approval of the attached request for homeschooling for the 2017-2018 school year. (attachment)
 
c. Recommend Board approval of the attached request for homeschooling for the 2017-2018 school year. (attachment)
 
2. OOD Placement-Student ID #18-3
Recommend Board ratify placement of Student ID #18-3 at Voorhees Pediatric Facility with instructional programming provided by Bancroft.  Cost to the district is $52,093.61. (attachment)
 
E. Athletics
 
F. Miscellaneous
 
1. Orton Gillingham Teacher Training Program
Recommend Board approval for payment of tuition for 10 teachers to attend the Orton Gillingham Teacher Training Program commencing Fall 2017.  Orton Gillingham is an instructional program intended primarily for use with persons who have difficulty with reading, spelling, and writing, while displaying signs associated with Dyslexia.  Cost to the district is $5,000.00 per person. (attachment)
 
2. Orton Gillingham Instructors
Recommend Board approval of the following staff members to serve as certified Orton Gillingham Instructors to train 10 (ten) district teachers and run a graduate level course at Glassboro Public Schools through Fairleigh Dickinson University, 5 hours per week for 13 weeks at a rate of $55.00 per hour. (attachment)
 
Lori Kaszupski
Cheryl Tartaglione
Carrie Owens
 
3. Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) Parent Involvement
Recommend Board approval for payment to 5 staff members for up to 9 hours each to participate in the ESL evening programs for the 2017-2018 school year.  Staff members are paid by ESSA, Title III Funds at the current contracted hourly rate of $37.00. (attachment)
 
4. Volunteer-Nurse Aide
Recommend Board approval of Chestnut Hill College student, Gabrielle Fanfarillo, to serve as a volunteer with Marian Dunn as a Nurse Aide at the Dorothy L. Bullock School for the 2017-2018 school year. (attachment)
 
5. Staff Children Attending District Schools
Recommend Board ratify the following child of a staff member to attend the below listed school for the 2017-2018 school year effective September 6, 2017. (attachment)
 
Staff Member
Child
Grade
School
Patricia Yanez
Martin Castro
12
GHS
 
6. Extended School Day Program-GIS
Recommend Board approval for four staff members to participate in the Extended School Day program at the Glassboro Intermediate School from October 2017 to May 2018.  Funding is provided through ESSA funds at the hourly rate of $37.00. (attachment)
 
2 Math Teachers: TBD
1.5 hours per day each
(Monday/Wednesday)
Up to 50 days
2 Literacy Teachers:
Andrew Pancoast
Ilisa Noble
1.5 hours per day each
(Monday/Wednesday)
Up to 50 days
 
7. Extended School Day Program-Bowe
Recommend Board approval of eight staff members to participate in the Extended School Day Program at Thomas E. Bowe School from October 2017 to May 2018.  Funding is provided through ESSA funds at the hourly rate of $37.00. (attachment)
 
8 Teachers:
Lisa Rencher
Priscilla Antuna
Lacy Lupi
Susan Avis
Thomas Riley
Josephine Dolente
Kaitlyn Alexander
Jennifer DiLorenzo
Janice Roper (Substitute)
1.5 hours per day each
(Tuesday/Thursday)
41 days
 
8. Extended School Day/Tutoring Program-GHS
Recommend Board approval of the following staff members to participate in the Extended School Day/Tutoring program at Glassboro High School for the 2017-2018 school year.  Funding is provided through ESSA funds at the hourly rate of $37.00. (attachment)
 
Jamie Cleary
Tara Zaccardi
Christina Duffey
Maureen Morrison
Tina Spadafora
Lynn Hartman
Michele Memis
Janice Rynkiewicz
Susan Powers
Stephanie Rulon
Dennis Scheuer
Amy Stewart
Jordan Faulkner
 
 
9. Nonpublic Services Agreement for Chapters 192/193
Recommend Board approval of the Nonpublic Services Agreement for Chapters 192/193 between Gloucester County Special Services School District and the Glassboro Board of Education for the 2017-2018 school year. (attachment)
 
10. Transfers-Aides
Recommend Board ratify the transfer of the following Aides for the 2017-2018 school year effective September 1, 2017. (attachment)
 
Kelley Pritchett from J. Harvey Rodgers School to Thomas E. Bowe School
Milissa Whiting from Thomas E. Bowe School to Dorothy L. Bullock School
 
G. Informational
 
1. HIB Report (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 (attachment)
5. Rowan-Carnegie Foundation iLEAD Project (attachment)
6. Annual Benchmark Presentations
a. Annual Benchmark Presentation-GIS (attachment)
b. Annual Benchmark Presentation-GHS (attachment)
c. Annual Benchmark Presentation-GHS Data Rationale (attachment)
7. Rodgers/GCDC Wraparound Program Update (attachment)
8. Rowan MOU 2017-2018 (attachment)

2. Operations

 
A. Building Issues
1. Rodgers School
2. Bullock School
3. Bowe School
4. Intermediate School
a. GIS School Boiler Update (attachment)
 
5. High School
6. Beach Administration Building
7. Technology
 
B. Awards/Donations
 
1. Donation-Borough of Glassboro
Recommend Board approval to accept the donation from the Borough of Glassboro of a 1999 Sterling Dump Truck.  The vehicle will be used to haul maintenance/grounds bulk materials such as stone and soil. (attachment)
 
2. Donations-Student Activity Account
Recommend Board approval to accept the following donations to the Student Activity Account. (attachment)
 
Greater Paulsboro Chamber of Commerce - $200.00
LRG-NJSIAA - $80.96
 
3. Donation-Glassboro PTO
Recommend Board approval to accept the donation from the Glassboro PTO of basketball hoops and installation.  The donation will be used on the Dorothy L. Bullock playground. (attachment)
 
C. Transportation
 
1. 2017-2018 Transportation Back-To-School Meeting (attachment)
 
2. 2017 Extended School Year Bus Aides
Recommend Board approval to amend the hourly rate of pay for the 2017 Extended School Year Bus Aides from the Miscellaneous Pay Rate of $13.50 per hour to their individual contracted hourly rate. (attachment)
 
3. Parental Contract for Student Transportation
Recommend Board approval of the attached Parental Contract for Student Transportation to transport from Glassboro to Penns Grove High School in Carneys Point through January 2018 (approximately 90 days) at which time the student will finish senior year at $50.00 per diem plus $531.00 for umbrella insurance and renters insurance required for transport.  Total cost to the district is $5,031.00. (attachment)
 
4. Joint Transportation Agreement-Delsea
Recommend Board approval of the attached Joint Transportation Agreement with Delsea Regional High School District (as the Host District) and Glassboro Public Schools (as the Joiner District) for transportation for four (4) students to Durand School, Bankbridge North and Yale Voorhees, Route SP01, Route SP07 and Route SP016 in the amount of $46,742.00 for the 2017-2018 school year. (attachment)
 
D. Budget Recommendations/Grants
 
1. Recommend Board approval of the following Reports per attachments:
a. Warrant Account Bill List August/September 2017 (attachment)
b. Capital Projects Bill List August/September 2017 (attachment)
c. Handwritten Check List August 1-31, 2017 (attachment)
d. Board Secretary’s Report August 2017 (attachment)
e. Revenue Report August 2017 (attachment)
f. Treasurer’s Report August 2017 (attachment)
g. Food Service Profit & Loss August 2017 (none at this time)
 
Board Secretary’s Reports in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of August 2017.  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 2017.  The Treasurer’s Reports and Secretary’s Reports are in agreement for the month of August 2017.
 
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 2017. (attachment)
 
E. Resolutions/Contracted Services
 
1. Policies/Regulations
a. Recommend Board approval of the first reading of the following policies/ regulations. (attachments)
 
  1.
Bylaw 0000.01
Introduction
  2.
Bylaw 0000.02
Introduction
  3.
Regulation 0000.03
Introduction
  4.
Policy 1523
Comprehensive Equity Plan
  5.
Policy 1530
Equal Employment Opportunities
  6.
Regulation 1530
Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint Procedure
  7.
Policy 1550
Affirmative Action Program for Employment & Contract Practices
  8.
Policy 2411
Guidance Counseling
  9.
Regulation 2411
Guidance Counseling
10.
Policy 2412
Home Instruction Due To Health Condition
11.
Regulation 2412
Home Instruction Due To Health Condition
12.
Policy 2460
Special Education
13.
Policy 2461
Special Education/Receiving Schools
14.
Regulation 2461
Special Education/Receiving Schools
15.
Regulation 2461.01
Special Education/Receiving Schools-IEP Implementation
16.
Regulation 2461.02
Special Education/Receiving Schools-Suspension
17.
Regulation 2461.03
Special Education/Receiving Schools-Student Records
18.
Policy 3244
In-Service Training
19.
Regulation 5610
Suspension Procedures
 
 
b. Recommend Board approval of the second reading and adoption of the following policies/regulations. (attachments)
 
 1.
Policy 1220
Employment of Chief School Administrator
 2.
Policy 2415.06
Unsafe School Choice Option
 3.
Policy 3124
Employment Contract
 4.
Policy 3125.2
Employment of Substitute Teachers
 5.
Policy 3126
District Mentoring Program
 6.
Regulation 3126
District Mentoring Program
 7.
Policy 3221
Evaluation of Teachers
 8.
Regulation 3221
Evaluation of Teachers
 9.
Policy 3222
Eval of Teaching Staff Members, Excluding Tchrs/Administrators
10.
Regulation 3222
Eval of Teaching Staff Members, Excluding Tchrs/Administrators
11.
Policy 3223
Eval of Adm, Excluding Principals, VP’s and Asst Principals
12.
Regulation 3223
Eval of Adm, Excluding Principals, VP’s and Asst Principals
13.
Policy 3224
Eval of Principals, Vice Principals & Assistant Principals
14.
Regulation 3224
Eval of Principals, Vice Principals & Assistant Principals
15.
Policy 3240
Prof Dev for Teachers & School Leaders
16.
Regulation 3240
Prof Dev for Teachers & School Leaders
17.
Policy 8505
Local Wellness Pol/Nutrient Standards for Meals/Other Foods
18.
Regulation 8420
Emergency & Non-Fire Evacuation Plan
19.
Policy 8550
Unpaid Meal Charges/Outstanding Food Service Charges
 
2. New Jersey Boards Convention 2017-2018
Recommend Board approval for the following individuals to attend the New Jersey School Boards Association Annual Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey on October 23, 24, 25 and 26, 2017. (attachment)
 
Mark Silverstein
Danielle Sochor
George Weeks
Scott Henry
Peter Calvo
Susette Jones
Elizabeth Volz
Edward Keith
June Longley
Alex Fanfarillo
Andrew Halter
Christopher Esgro
Brian Redondo
Deneen Molloy
 
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 $99.00 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.
 
3. Action Plan – Remediate Lead in Drinking Water
Recommend Board approval of the attached Action Plan to remediate lead in drinking water. (attachment)
 
4. Utility Easement Agreement
Recommend Board approval of the Utility Easement Agreement with Atlantic City Electric.  This Agreement will allow Atlantic City Electric to adjust the height of power lines to meet required specifications. (attachment)
 
5. Northeast Mechanical Proposal
Recommend Board ratify the attached proposal from Northeast Mechanical to replace a heat exchanger in roof top HVAC unit at Thomas E. Bowe School.  Cost of this repair is $31,107.00. (attachment)
 
6. Architect’s Invoices
Recommend Board approval for payment to Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie for architectural services pursuant to a contract of $1,293,900.00 and for invoices totaling $14,728.00. (attachment)
 
7. Change Order
Recommend Board approval of the change Order to Construction Management contract with New Road Construction for management of Rehabilitation Projects at 6 (six) school district buildings.  Costs to be funded through referendum proceeds.  Original Construction Management budget amount is $396,000.00. (attachment)
 
 
Project Name/Description
 
Contractor
Change
Order
#
Contract Previous To
Change Order
Change
Order
Revised
Contract
Construction Management
New Road Construction
1
$315,900
$117,700
$433,600
 
 
F. Informational – Reports/Articles/Miscellaneous
 
1. Reports
a. Maintenance Report (attachment)
b. Security Drill Report (attachment)
c. Variance Analysis Report (attachment)
e. Facility Request Report (attachment)
2. Articles
3. Miscellaneous
a. Opening Day Recap, George Weeks & Rebecca Giordano
b. Construction Update (attachment)
c. Demographic Study Update (attachment)
 

3. Administration

 
A. Resignations/Retirements/Leaves of Absence/Rescind Action
1. Resignations
 
a. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Daniel Beaver effective October 23, 2017. (attachment)
 
b. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Taylor Yoxheimer effective September 28, 2017. (attachment)
 
c. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Stefanie Boyer effective October 10, 2017. (attachment)
 
2. Revocation of Tenure
3. Dismissal/Suspension
4. Leaves of Absence
 
a. Renee Patrick requested FMLA beginning August 24, 2017 with an anticipated return date of September 19, 2017.
b. Sharon Mucerino requested FMLA beginning September 18, 2017 with an anticipated return date of October 23, 2017.
 
5. Retirement
 
a. Recommend Board approval for the retirement of Karen Richards effective January 1, 2018. (attachment)
 
b. Recommend Board approval for the retirement of Wilbur Calloway effective June 1, 2018. (attachment)
 
6. Reduction in Force
7. Increment Withholding
 
B. New Employees/Transfers/Assignments/Contracts
 
1. New Employees
a. Teachers/Nurses/Secretaries/Aides
 
1) Teacher-World Language-GIS
Recommend Board ratify Monica Catani-Fernandes as World Language Teacher, MA+30 Step 1, at Glassboro Intermediate School, at an annual prorated salary of $57,195.00 for the 2017-2018 school year effective September 25, 2017. Ms. Catani-Fernandes will be replacing Patricia Villarreal due to resignation. (attachment)
 
2) One-To-One Aide-Bowe
Recommend Board approval of Susana Albarouki, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as a General Credentialed Aide at Bowe in the position of 1:1 aide for the 2017-18 school year, 5.75 hrs per day, 5 days per wk, Step 1, at a rate of $14.19 per hr.  Start date to be determined.  Ms. Albarouki is replacing Taylor Yoxheimer due to resignation. (attachment)
 
3) Business Teacher-GHS
Recommend Board approval of Andrea Serra, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check and completion of 50 hours of a CE Education Preparation Program, as Business  Teacher, BA+15 Step 1, at Glassboro High School, at an annual prorated salary of $50,195.00 for the 2017-2018 school year.  Start date to be determined.  Ms. Serra will be replacing Kim Syvertsen due to retirement. (attachment)
 
4) Math Teacher-GHS
Recommend Board approval of Nicholas Tarasevich, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Math Teacher, BA+15 Step 9, at Glassboro High School, at an annual prorated salary of $58,065.00 for the 2017-2018 school year.  Start date to be determined.  Mr. Tarasevich will be replacing Daniel Beaver due to resignation. (attachment)
 
5) One-To-One Aide-Rodgers
Recommend Board approval, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, of Nicole Lee as an Associate Aide at Rodgers in the position of 1:1 Aide for the 2017-2018 school year, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, Step 1, at a rate of $14.92 per hour.  Start date to be determined.  Ms. Lee is replacing Stefanie Boyer due to resignation. (attachment)
 
b. Administration
c. Bus Drivers/Bus Aides
d. Substitute Bus Drivers and Aides
 
1) Substitute Bus Aide
a) Recommend Board approval of Glenda Chynesky as Substitute Bus Aide, on an as-needed basis, for the 2017-2018 school year at the Miscellaneous Rate of Pay of $13.50 per hour effective September 28, 2017. (attachment)
 
b) Recommend Board ratify Kelsi Williams as Substitute Bus Aide, on an as-needed basis, for the 2017-2018 school year at the Miscellaneous Rate of Pay of $13.50 per hour effective  August 31, 2017. (attachment)
 
e. Custodians/Housekeeper
f. Substitute Custodians/Grounds
g. Athletics
 
1. Rescinding of Coaching Contracts
a. Recommend Board approval to rescind the Middle School Head Cross Country Coach contract for Patricia Villarreal for the 2017-2018 school year due to resignation. (attachment)
 
b. Recommend Board approval to rescind the Assistant Football Coach contract for Paul Cynewski and approve Mr. Cynewski as a Volunteer Assistant Football Coach for the 2017-2018 school year. (attachment)
 
2. Head Girls Tennis Coach
Recommend Board ratify Cameron Youngblood as Head Girls Tennis Coach for the 2017-2018 school year, Step 1, at a salary of $2,560.00. (attachment)
 
3. Assistant Football Coach
Recommend Board ratify Craig Rawles as Assistant Football Coach for the 2017-2018 school year, Step 1, at a salary of $3,697.00. (attachment)
 
4. Middle School Cross Country Coach
Recommend Board ratify Danielle Fiscella as Middle School Boys & Girls Cross Country Coach for the 2017-2018 school year, Step 1, at a salary of $1,138.00 (attachment)
 
h. Source4Teachers Substitutes
Recommend Board approval of the September 2017 Source4Teachers Substitute list. (attachment)
 
i. Other
 
2. Employee Transfer/Appointments
 
a. Transfer-Teacher
Recommend Board approval to transfer Michelle Meehan from Grade 2 Teacher at Dorothy L. Bullock School to Language Arts Teacher at Glassboro Intermediate School.  Start date to be determined.  Ms. Meehan will be replacing Jennie Hara due to resignation. (attachment)
 
3. Assignments
 
a. PC Support Technician
Recommend Board ratify Joshua Yoon as full-time PC Support Technician for the 2017-2018 school year effective September 1, 2017 at an annual prorated salary of $35,000.00.  Mr. Yoon was hired as a part-time PC Support Technician in November of 2016. (attachment)
 
4. Contracts
 
a. Rescission of Superintendent’s 2014-2019 Employment Contract
Recommend Board ratify rescinding the 2014-2019 Employment Contract for Dr. Mark Silverstein, Superintendent, effective June 30, 2017.
 
b. 2017-2022 Superintendent’s Employment Contract
Recommend Board ratify the 2017-2022 Employment Contract for Dr. Mark Silverstein, Superintendent, effective July 1, 2017. (attachment)
 
c. Gloucester County Superintendent 2017-2022 Contract Approval Letter (attachment)
 
5. Miscellaneous
 
a. Rescission of Employment
Recommend Board approval to rescind the offer of employment to Jeffrey Lake as Teacher at Glassboro High School.
 
6. Legal
 
C. Job Descriptions
 
D. Public Relations
1. Community Affairs Secretary Report – August 2017 (attachment)
 
E. Miscellaneous
 
1. Co-Curricular Clubs-GHS
Recommend Board ratify the following staff members as co-curricular club advisors for the 2017-2018 school year. (attachment)
 
Co-Curricular Club
Advisors/Co-Advisors
Stipend Amount
Anime Club
Linda Rorer
$1,060.00
Auditorium Manager
Thomas Struck
Richard Wisniewski
$   521.00
$   521.00
Black Culture Club
Karmin Humes
Teresa White
$   742.50
$   265.00
DECA
Barbara Jones
$1,325.00
Engineering Club
Richard Morrison
$1,675.00
Fitness Club-Fall
Paul Cynewski
$   530.00
Fitness Club-Winter
Gregory Maccarone
$   530.00
Fitness Club-Spring
Gregory Maccarone
$   530.00
Foreign Exchange Club
Patricia Yanez
$1,325.00
French Club
Anne-Sophie Meeks
$1,325.00
Friends of Rachel Club
Mary Beth Ragozzino
$1,302.00
Interact Club
Tina Spadafora
$1,506.00
Italian Club
Caterina Dawson
$1,325.00
Mock Trial Club
John Cino
Dustin Dapp
$   530.00
$   530.00
National Art Honor Society
Caitlin Clements
Christine Abrams
$   662.50
$   662.50
National Honor Society
Alexis George
$1,325.00
Renaissance
Christi Baldissero
Jordan Faulkner
$1,325.00
$1,325.00
Science (Apeiron) Club
Reiner Dichman-Schmidt
Dennis Scheuer
$   601.00
$   601.00
Senior Trip Coordinator
Joan Beebe
$1,590.00
Stage Crew Club
Thomas Struck
Richard Wisniewski
$1,042.00
$1,042.00
Student Government Assoc.
John Cino
Dustin Dapp
$1,060.00
$1,060.00
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Arthur Myers
$1,060.00
Yearbook Publications
Christi Baldissero
$2,120.00
Yearbook-Business
Joan Beebe
$1,590.00
 
2. Co-Curricular Club-GIS                                 
Recommend Board approval to rescind the offer of Advisor for GLOW Club to Patricia Villarreal for the 2017-2018 school year due to resignation and ratify Danielle Fiscella as GLOW Club Advisor for the 2017-2018 school year at a stipend amount of $1,042.00. (attachment)
 
3. Co-Curricular Clubs-Bowe
Recommend Board approval to ratify Rachel Johns for the following Co-Curricular Clubs at Thomas E. Bowe School for the 2017-2018 school year.  Rachel is replacing Wilfredo Rodriguez due to resignation. (attachment)
 
Co-Curricular Club
Stipend Amount
Beginner Orchestra
$   530.00
Advanced Orchestra
$1,060.00
 
4. Statement of Assurance-Paraprofessional Staff
Recommend Board approval of the Statement of Assurance Regarding the Use of Paraprofessional Staff for the 2017-2018 School Year. (attachment)
 
5. AM Bus Duty-Bullock
Recommend Board ratify Sara Roundeau for bus duty supervision of students at Dorothy L. Bullock School from 7:55 am to 8:10 am for the 2017-2018 school year at the Miscellaneous Pay Rate, currently $37.00 per hour, effective September 1, 2017. (attachment)
 
6. STEAM Teach Coach
Recommend Board ratify Lydia Littles as STEAM Team Coach up to 4 hours per week at the contracted hourly rate of $15.02 per hour effective September 1, 2017.  Funding is provided through the County Grant. (attachment)
 
7. Amended 2017 Summer Employment-GIS
 
Recommend Board ratify and amend original approval of the following 2017 summer employment request at Glassboro Intermediate School.  There is no change in cost. (attachment)
 
From: Eight (8) teachers to be paid for 6 hours each at the current Miscellaneous Pay Rate of $37.00 per hour.  School Leadership Team will assist with data desegregation, School Improvement Plan, FOCUS School requirements, updates, professional development direction, review of SIP, alignment of SIP goals and SIG requirements.
 
To: Three (3) teachers to be paid at 6 hours each, two (2) teachers to be paid at 9 hours each, and one teacher to be paid at 12 hours.
 
8. Music Auditions/Festivals
Recommend Board approval of the following staff members to be compensated to attend All South Jersey Auditions, Olympic Conference Honors Band Auditions, and Elementary Honors Band and Orchestra Festivals with students from district music classes for the 2017-2018 school year at a rate of $32.00 per hour. (attachment)
 
Event
Staff Member
Date
ASJ JHS Orchestra
Rachel Johns
December 9, 2017
Olympic Conference JHS
David Fox
January 10, 2018
ASJ JHS Band
David Fox
January 27,2018
ASJ Elementary Honors Band
David Fox
April 28, 2018
ASJ Elementary Honors Orchestra
Rachel Johns
May 5, 2018
 
9. Administrative Detention/Saturday School Facilitators
a. Recommend Board approval of Jessica Parto as GIS Administrative Detention and Saturday School Facilitator and Substitute for the 2017-2018 school year.  Current rate of pay is $37.00 per hour. Staff cycles through on a weekly basis. (attachment)
 
b. Recommend Board approval of the following staff members as GHS Administrative Detention, Saturday School and 3-7 Detention Facilitators for the 2017-2018 school year.  Current rate of pay is $37.00 per hour.  Staff cycles through on a weekly basis. (attachment)
 
Regina Campbell
Susan Powers
 
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
 
10. 2017-2018 Stage Crew Students
Recommend Board ratify the following students for payment as Stage Crew Members (sound & lighting for the GHS Auditorium) for the 2017-2018 school year at an hourly rate of $8.44.
 
Ryan Ristine
Mara Holt
Alessia Callahan
 
11. NJ Culture & Climate Fall Survey
Recommend Board approval to administer the NJ Culture & Climate Fall Survey for the 2017-2018 school year.  This is a requirement of the Glassboro Intermediate School being a FOCUS School. (attachment)
 
12. Co-Curricular Club-Bullock
Recommend Board ratify Aileen Matias-Castro as Co-Curricular International Club Advisor for the 2017-2018 school year at a stipend amount of $1,535.00. (attachment)
 
13. County 2016-2017 Superintendent’s Merit Goal Eligibility Letter (attachment)
 
14. AM Student Supervision-GIS
Recommend Board approval of the following staff members to be paid an additional 15 minutes per day to supervise various students who are dropped off earlier than Teacher contractual time.  Cost to the district is $9.25 per day per staff member. (attachment)
 
Timothy Hagerty
Denise Barr
 
15. Back-To-School Staff Letter (attachment)
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