November 15, 2017 Agenda

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Dates: 
Wednesday, November 15, 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
 
October 18, 2017 Executive Minutes (attachment)
October 18, 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
 
A. Recognition of Board of Education Members – June Longley & Susette Jones
 
B. 2017 NJSBA Workshop Report (attachment)
 
8. Report of the Superintendent of Schools
 
A. Athletics Annual Report, presented by Jeff Cusack (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:              November 15, 2017
TIME:               7:00 P.M.
LOCATION:      Glassboro High School Cafeteria
 
 

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:                November 15, 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
2. Title I Staff
3. Assessments
4. Curriculum
 
a. Curriculum Development
Recommend Board approval for the following staff members to develop curriculum at the current Miscellaneous Pay Rate of $37.00 per hour.  District funding will be used. (attachment)
 
Amy Witkoski
Math-Kindergarten
10 additional hours
Shannon Killelea
ELA
10 hours
 
5. Professional Development/Workshops
Recommend Board approval of the attached professional development/ workshops. (attachment)
 
B. Field Experiences/Enrollment
 
1. Field Experience
 
a. Rowan-Internship
Recommend Board approval for Rowan student, Anthony Speziale, as intern to assist Athletic Director, Jeff Cusack, with duties for Spring 2018.  Mr. Speziale needs to complete 400 hours as an intern to satisfy requirements for his Exercise Science Program at Rowan.  He will assist from January 15, 2018 to May 4, 2018. (attachment)
 
b. RCGC-Observation
Recommend Board approval for RCGC student, Rachel Adams, to observe Herbert Neilio for one block of Physical Education at Glassboro High School after November 15, 2017 at an agreed upon time between them. (attachment)
 
c. Rowan-Practicum
Recommend Board approval for the following Rowan students for Practicum Experience for Counseling in Educational Setting from January 16, 2018 to May 7, 2018.  The students are required to spend 70 clock hours in a school setting. (attachment)
 
Student
Teacher
Location
Karla Morales
Mary Beth Ragozzino
GHS
Joshua Rogan
David Davenport
GIS
 
d. Grand Canyon University-Observation
Recommend Board approval for Grand Canyon University student, Chilita Saunders, to observe Heather Butler for 20 hours of Social Students at Thomas E. Bowe School beginning November 16, 2017 at an agreed upon time between them. (attachment)
 
e. Rowan-Clinical Practice
Recommend Board approval of the following Rowan students for Clinical Practice placement. (attachment)
 
January 16, 2018 to March 9, 2018
Student
Teacher
Location
Anisa Adkins
Kimberly Tursi
Bullock
Antonio Spadaro
Richard Brattelli
Bowe
Emily Hall
Wanda Chudzinski
GIS
 
January 16, 2018 to May 7, 2018
Student
Teacher
Location
Kaitlin Bolcar
Patricia Kately
Rodgers
Anthony Corma
Michelle Rullo
Bullock
Amanda Pirolli
Sonya Harris
Bullock
Ralph Scott
Andrea Dalfonso
Bullock
Rachel Black
Bradley Fithian
GIS
Megan Welch
Susan Mallardi
GIS
Olivia Panebianco
Maureen Morrison
GHS
 
March 12, 2018 to May 7, 2018
Student
Teacher
Location
Emily Hall
Jennifer Versak-Kennedy
Bullock
Anisa Adkins
Lisa Neglia
GHS
Antonio Spadaro
Stephen Belh
GIS
 
2. Enrollment/ADA (attachment)
 
C. Testing
 
D. Special Education/Other Student Issues
 
1. OOD Placement-Student ID #15-13
Recommend Board ratify placement of Student ID #15-13 at Bankbridge Development Center effective October 23, 2017.  Cost to the district is $31,290.00. (attachment)
 
2. Nursing Services-Student ID #11-18
Recommend Board ratify nursing services for Student ID #11-18 at HollyDell School during transport on the bus and at school effective October 25, 2017.  Cost to the district is $66,880.00. (attachment)
 
3. OOD Placement-Student ID #18-4
Recommend Board ratify placement of Student ID #18-4 at Gloucester County Special Services School District effective October 26, 2017.  Cost to the district is $30,660.00. (attachment)
 
4. OOD Placement-Student ID #18-B
Recommend Board ratify placement of Student ID #18-B at Cherry Hill Township School District effective September 5, 2017.  Cost to the district is $13,222.00. (attachment)
 
5. OOD Placement-Student ID #18-2
Recommend Board ratify placement of Student ID #18-2 at Pineland Learning Center effective November 6, 2017.  Cost to the district is $40,880.00. (attachment)
 
6. CLCCP at Rowan University
Recommend Board approval for Student ID #16-9628 to utilize the Board Approved College Level Course Credit Program at Rowan University.  The student will be taking Principles of Data Structures and Computer Architecture at the university.  The student/parent will be responsible for 1/3 of the cost; Glassboro Board of Education 1/3; and Rowan University 1/3.  The cost to the district is $482.67 per course, totaling $965.34. (attachment)
 
E. Athletics
 
1. TCC Proposed Membership Dues/Ticket Prices
Recommend Board approval of the 2018-2019 Tri-County Conference proposed membership dues in the amount of $1,450.00 and proposed ticket prices for TCC and West Jersey Football League athletic events.There is no change in ticket price amounts from 2017-2018. (attachment)
 
TCC ticket prices are:
$3.00 - Adults
$2.00 - Students with identification
Free - Senior Citizens/Military Personnel with identification
 
West Jersey Football League
$4.00 - Adults
$2.00 - Students with identification
 
F. Miscellaneous
 
1. Memorandum of Understanding-Rowan
Recommend Board ratify the Professional Development School Memorandum of Understanding between Rowan University College of Education and Glassboro Public Schools for the 2017-2018 school year. (attachment)
 
2. Orton Gillingham
a. Recommend Board approval for 19 additional weeks, 5 hours per week at $55.00 per hour, for 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.  Initial board approval was for 13 weeks.  Funds are provided through Title II ESSA. (attachment)
 
Lori Kaszupski
Cheryl Tartaglione
Carrie Owens
 
b. Recommend Board approval of Denise Frattali to serve as an assistant to the instructors, teachers, and students participating in the Orton Gillingham program for the 2017-2018 school year at a stipend amount of $1,500.00.  Funds are provided through Title II ESSA. (attachment)
 
3. Parent Night Program-Literacy Instruction
Recommend Board approval for Cheryl Tartaglione to participate in the Parent Night Program for Literacy Instruction for the 2017-2018 school year, 10 hours at the hourly rate of $37.00.  Funds are provided through Title I ESSA. (attachment)
 
4. GCSSSD Contracts
Recommend Board ratify the following Agreements with Gloucester County Special Services School District for the 2017-2018 school year effective September 5, 2017. (attachment)
 
a. Agreement to Provide Additional Remedial Services for Nonpublic I.D.E.A Students
 
b. Agreement to Provide Chapter 226 Nonpublic Nursing Services
 
G. Informational
 
1. HIB Report (attachment)
2. Suspensions (attachment)
3. Board Reports
a. Rodgers (attachment)
b. Bullock (attachment)
c. Bowe (attachment)
d. GIS (attachment)
e. GHS/GHS Guidance/Athletics (attachment)
f. Bullock Guidance (attachment)
g. Bowe Guidance (attachment)
h. GIS Guidance (attachment)
i. CST (attachment)
4. Chief Academic Officer Report (attachment)
5. NJSBA Convention SEMI Presentation (attachment)
6. Reading With Your Child, Tips & Techniques Presentation (attachment)
7. KDP 2017 Convocation
a. The Beauty of Co-Teaching Presentation (attachment)
b. TPTs For You & Me Presentation (attachment)
8. Edcamp Glassboro/Chromecamp Unconference (attachment)

2. Operations

 
A. Building Issues
1. Rodgers School
2. Bullock School
a. Playground – Swings (attachment)
 
3. Bowe School
4. Intermediate School
5. High School
6. Beach Administration Building
7. Technology
 
B. Awards/Donations
 
C. Transportation
 
1. Joint Transportation Agreements-Gateway Regional High School
a. Recommend Board approval of the Joint Transportation Agreement with Gateway Regional High School (as Host) and Glassboro Public Schools (as Joiner) for transportation for two students to HollyDell School, Route GW-35, in the amount of $33,843.60 for the 2017-2018 school year. (attachment)
 
b. Recommend Board approval of the Joint Transportation Agreement with Gateway Regional High School (as Host) and Glassboro Public Schools (as Joiner) for transportation for two students to HollyDell School, Route GWS-4, in the amount of $3,471.16 for the Extended School Year Program from July 5, 2017 to August 23, 2017. (attachment)
 
D. Budget Recommendations/Grants
 
1. Recommend Board approval of the following Reports per attachments:
a. Warrant Account Bill List November 2017 (attachment)
b. Capital Projects Bill List November 2017 (attachment)
c. Handwritten Check List October 1-31, 2017 (attachment)
d. Board Secretary’s Report October 2017 (attachment)
e. Revenue Report October 2017 (attachment)
f. Treasurer’s Report October 2017 (attachment)
g. Food Service Profit & Loss September 2017 (attachment)
h. Food Service Profit & Loss October 2017 (attachment)
 
Board Secretary’s Reports in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of October 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 October 2017.  The Treasurer’s Reports and Secretary’s Reports are in agreement for the month of October 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 October 2017. (attachment)
 
E. Resolutions/Contracted Services
 
1. Policies/Regulations
 
a. Recommend Board approval of the first reading of the following policies/ regulations. (attachments)
 
  1.
Policy 2610
Educational Program Evaluation
  2.
Policy 2622
Student Assessment
  3.
Policy 2700
Services to Nonpublic School Students
  4.
Policy 3125
Employment of Teaching Staff Members
  5.
Policy 3431.1
Family Leave
  6.
Policy 4431.1
Family Leave
  7.
Policy 5111
Eligibility of Resident/Nonresident Students
  8.
Regulation 5111
Eligibility of Resident/Nonresident Students
  9.
Policy 5306
Health Services to Nonpublic Schools
10.
Regulation 5306
Health Services to Nonpublic Schools
11.
Policy 5308
Student Health Records
12.
Regulation 5308
Student Health Records
13.
Policy 5330
Administration of Medication
14.
Regulation 5330
Administration of Medication
 
 
b. Recommend Board approval of the second reading and adoption of the following policies/regulations. (attachments)
 
  1.
Regulation 2461.04
Special Education/Receiving Schools-Special Education and Related Service
  2.
Regulation 2461.05
Special Education/Receiving Schools-IEP Compliance
  3.
Regulation 2461.06
Special Education/Receiving Schools-Highly Qualified and Appropriately Certified Staff
  4.
Regulation 2461.07
Special Education/Receiving Schools-Termination of Placement
  5.
Regulation 2461.08
Special Education/Receiving Schools-In-Service Training
  6.
Regulation 2461.09
Special Education/Receiving Schools-Statewide and District-Wide Assessment Programs
  7.
Regulation 2461.10
Special Education/Receiving Schools-Full Educational Opportunities
  8.
Regulation 2461.11
Special Education/Receiving Schools-Staff Consultation
  9.
Regulation 2461.12
Special Education/Receiving Schools-Length of School Day and Academic Year
10.
Regulation 2461.13
Special Education/Receiving Schools-Observation of Educational Programs
11.
Regulation 2461.14
Special Education/Receiving Schools-Amending Policies, Procedures, the Services Provided, of the Location of Facilities
12.
Regulation 2461.15
Special Education/Receiving Schools-Operation of an Extended Academic School Year
13.
Regulation 2461.16
Special Education/Receiving Schools-Employment of a Full-Time Non-Teaching Principal
14.
Regulation 2461.17
Special Education/Receiving Schools-Submission of Fiscal Information and Obtaining Certificates
15.
Regulation 2461.18
Special Education/Receiving Schools-Notice to Department of Education Prior to Ceasing Operation or Change of Ownership
16.
Regulation 2461.19
Special Education/Receiving Schools-Behavior Modification Program
17.
Policy 5610
Suspension
 
 
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. New Referendum (attachment)
b. Solar Panels (attachment)
c. Policy 6641-Pupil Lunch Charges (attachment)
d. School Safety Specialist (attachment)
e. Proposed 2018-2019 Transportation Assignment Release Date (attachment)
f. Demographic Study Update (attachment)

3. Administration

 
A. Resignations/Retirements/Leaves of Absence/Rescind Action
1. Resignations
 
a. Recommend Board approval for the resignation of Mia Bailey effective December 15, 2017. (attachment)
 
2. Revocation of Tenure
3. Dismissal/Suspension
 
a. Rescind Action
Recommend Board ratify rescinding the offer of employment to Barbara Reim as a General Credentialed Aide at Bullock in the position of 1:1 aide for the 2017-18 school year.
 
b. Termination
Recommend Board approval for the termination of Employee #5699 effective November 30, 2017. (attachment)
 
4. Leaves of Absence
 
a. Veronica Gianforcaro requested Intermittent FMLA beginning October 1, 2017.
b. Gloria Perez requested Intermittent FMLA beginning October 26, 2017 with an anticipated return date of May 31, 2018.
c. Sharon Mucerino requested an FMLA Extension beginning October 23, 2017 with an anticipated return date of November 14, 2017.
d. Mia Bailey requested an FMLA Extension beginning October 23, 2017 with an anticipated return date of November 6, 2017.
e. Monica Simmons requested Intermittent FMLA beginning September 5, 2017 with an anticipated return date of November 21, 2017.
f. Mary Greening requested FMLA beginning October 24, 2017 with an anticipated return date of November 2, 2017.
 
5. Retirement
 
a. Recommend Board approval for the deferred retirement of Donna Highley effective November 22, 2017. (attachment)
 
b. Recommend Board approval for the retirement of Brian Johnson effective June 30, 2018. (attachment)
 
c. Recommend Board approval for the retirement of Charlene Mick White effective June 30, 2018. (attachment)
 
d. Recommend Board approval for the retirement of Mary Shipley effective July 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) Substitute Nurse
Recommend Board approval of Catherine Brettman as Substitute Nurse, on an as-needed basis, for the 2017-2018 school year at the Miscellaneous Pay Rate of $175.00 per day effective November 16, 2017. (attachment)
 
2) Teacher-Bullock-Grade 2
Recommend Board approval of Jennifer Alleman, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as Teacher (Grade 2) at Dorothy L. Bullock School, BA Step 1 ,at an annual prorated salary of $48,795.00.  Start date to be determined.  Ms. Alleman will serve as a Substitute Teacher beginning November 13, 2017.  Ms. Alleman is replacing Michelle Meehan due to transfer. (attachment)
 
3) One-To-One Aide – Bullock
a) Recommend Board approval of Caitlin Krivosheyev, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as an Associate Aide at Dorothy L. Bullock School 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.  Ms. Krivosheyev is currently service as a Substitute Aide. Ms. Krivosheyev is replacing Milissa Whiting. (attachment)
 
b) Recommend Board approval of Suzanne Phillips, pending receipt of a positive criminal history background check, as an Associate Aide at Dorothy L. Bullock School 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.  Ms. Phillips is replacing Maureen Servis. (attachment)
 
4) Speech-Language Specialist
Recommend Board approval of Deborah Zabel as Speech-Language Specialist at Dorothy L. Bullock School, MA Step 12, at an annual prorated salary of $66,893.00, effective January 1, 2018.  Ms. Zabel is currently serving as a consultant due to leave of absence.  Ms. Zabel is replacing Karen Richards due to retirement. (attachment)
 
b. Administration
c. Bus Drivers/Bus Aides
d. Substitute Bus Drivers and Aides
e. Custodians/Housekeeper
f. Substitute Custodians/Grounds
g. Athletics
h. Source4Teachers Substitutes
Recommend Board approval of the November 2017 Source4Teachers Substitute list. (attachment)
 
i. Other
 
2. Employee Transfer/Appointments
a. Transfer
Recommend Board approval for the transfer of Luz Colon from Cafeteria Aide at J. Harvey Rodgers School to Bus Aide for the remainder of the 2017-2018 school year effective November 16, 2017, 4 hours per day, 5 days per week, at the contracted hourly rate of $16.69.  This is a new position. (attachment)
 
3. Assignments
4. Contracts
5. Miscellaneous
6. Legal
 
C. Job Descriptions
 
1. Database/Systems Administrator
Recommend Board approval of the amended Job Description for Database/ Systems Administrator (attachment)
 
D. Public Relations
1. Community Affairs Secretary Report – October 2017 (attachment)
 
E. Miscellaneous
 
1. Winter Athletic Coaches
Recommend Board approval of the following winter athletic positions. (attachment)
 
Team
Position
Coach
Step
Amount
Boys Basketball
Head Coach
Stephen Belh
4
$7,963.00
 
Assistant Coach
Timothy Hagerty
4
$5,119.00
Girls Basketball
Head Coach
Kevin Timbers
4
$7,963.00
 
Assistant Coach
Jeffrey Lake
4
$5,119.00
Swimming
Head Coach
Brooke Woodlock
4
$7,963.00
 
Assistant Coach
Nicholas Stranix
3
$4,550.00
Track
Head Coach
Bruce Farquhar
4
$3,981.00
 
Assistant Coach
Jamie Cleary
4
$2,161.00
MS Boys Basketball
Head Coach
Monroe Willis
4
$2,560.00
MS Girls Basketball
Head Coach
Dana Kaufman
1
$1,706.00
 
2. 2017-2018 Co-Curricular Advisors-GHS
Recommend Board ratify the following GHS Co-Curricular Advisors for the 2017-2018 school year effective September 6, 2017. (attachments)
 
GHS
 
 
 
 
 
Co-Curricular Activity
Advisor(s)
Stipend Amount
Class of 2018
Teresa White
$1,590.00
 
Karen Hopper
$1,590.00
Class of 2019
Dennis Scheuer
$1,590.00
 
Christopher Wood
$1,590.00
Class of 2020
Michele Keating
$   883.33
 
Robert Hemmes
$   883.33
 
Susan Powers
$   883.33
Class of 2021
Allison Medora
$1,325.00
 
Cameron Youngblood
$ 1,325.00
Marching Band Director
Arthur Myers
$6,825.00
Assistant March Band Director
Douglas Tranz
$4,266.00
 
 
 
GHS 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
$1,590.00
Fall Drama Producer
Anne Marie Weaver
$1,590.00
Spring Musical Costumer
Frances Dalton
$1,325.00
Spring Musical Producer
Anne Marie Weaver
$1,614.00
Spring Musical Director
Anne Marie Weaver
$1,614.00
Spring Musical Vocal
Vacant
 
Spring Technical Director
(Theater & Scenery)
Matthew Browne
$1,614.00
Spring Musical Choreographer
Dana Teague
$1,325.00
Pit Orchestra Director
Arthur Myers
$1,614.00
 
3. 2017-2018 Event Staff
Recommend Board ratify Nancy Wait to work home athletic events as chain crew, ticket seller, ticket taker, security, site manager, clock/timers, field marker (track), videotaping, scoreboard operator and announcing, effective October 27, 2017. (attachment)
 
Staff are paid as follows:
 
Videotaping football games
$90.00 per event
Security for high school events
$50.00 per event
Security for middle school events
$45.00 per event
Chain crew
$45.00 per game
Football clock operators
$45.00
Basketball clock operators/timers
$38.00 per varsity/JV games
Track & field timers/markers
$50.00
Announcer
$50.00 per game
Site managers
$100.00 per event
 
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