Board of Education Meeting PAULSBORO,

AGENDA August 12, 2019 Billingsport Early Childhood Center Multipurpose Room

6:00 p.m. Board of Education Executive Session

7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

 The Board will take official action at this meeting.  The meeting is open to the public and comments will be solicited from citizens in attendance.

CALL TO ORDER

As required by the Open Public Meetings Act as presiding officer, I announce that adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by mailing on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 to the Paulsboro Clerk, Greenwich Township Clerk, Courier Post, and Secretary of Greenwich Township Board of Education the approved 2018 Board of Education schedule of meetings calendar adopted by the Board of Education at the Reorganization Meeting on January 3, 2019 and by posting that schedule of meetings calendar in a public place reserved for such announcements by the Board of Education.

ROLL CALL

Theresa Cooper, Marvin Hamilton, Crystal L. Henderson, Joseph L. Lisa, Lisa L. Lozada-Shaw, William S. MacKenzie, Elizabeth Reilly, Danielle Scott, Irma R. Stevenson, and the Greenwich Township Representative, Gerald Michael.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

EXECUTIVE SESSION

BE IT RESOLVED: The Paulsboro Board of Education will adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel, negotiations and litigation, the results of which may be made known upon return to regular session or when conditions warrant.

UPCOMING SCHEDULED EVENTS

Staff Opening In-Service: 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Building Based Welcome Back Luncheon 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. at Paulsboro Junior / Senior High School Cafeteria

Paulsboro Day: Saturday, September 7, 2019

Back to School Nights: 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Billingsport Early Childhood Center

7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Loudenslager Elementary School

7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Paulsboro Junior / Senior High School

1 August 12, 2019 BOARD BUSINESS

A. 2019 ELECTION NOVEMBER OFFICES OPEN FOR GENERAL ELECTION

Term of Office Incumbents Three (3) three year terms Marvin Hamilton, Lisa Lozada-Shaw, Elizabeth Reilly

Election petitions are available through the Gloucester County Board of Elections office located at 550 Grove Road, West Deptford, New Jersey.

Petition submission deadline to the County Board of Elections Office was Monday, July 29, 2019.

B. BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING CALENDAR

WHEREAS the “Open Public Meetings Act:” (Chapter 231 Laws of 1975) authorizes a public body to exclude the public from that portion of a meeting at which specified topics are to be discussed, the Paulsboro Board of Education will meet in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following: Personnel, Student Matters, Contracts, Negotiations and Litigation at 6:00 p.m. on September 30, 2019, prior to the commencement of the public portion of the board meeting. The matters discussed will remain confidential until the need for confidentiality no longer exists.

C. INFORMATIONAL:

SAVE THE DATE – NJSBA 2019 CONFERENCE

Imagine – Create - Lead is Monday, October 21, 2019 to Thursday, October 24, 2019.

Ocean Resort is the headquarters hotel.

2 August 12, 2019 REPORT OF THE BOARD SECRETARY/BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR

RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF A – B: The Greenwich Township Representative may vote on items in this section of the agenda.

A. Approval of Minutes (Attachments): Regular Meeting June 3, 2019 Executive Session June 3, 2019 Regular Meeting June 24, 2019 Executive Session June 24, 2019

B. Approval for payment of bills that are duly signed and authorized. (Attachment)

3 August 12, 2019 REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

PERSONNEL B - W: The Greenwich Township Representative may vote on items in this section of the agenda.

A. Informational: All people being recommended for employment must have completed a Criminal History Background Review and met certificate / license requirements along with all necessary paperwork prior to board action unless otherwise noted.

B. Recommend approval of the substitute teachers on the attached list from Source 4 Teachers. (Attachment)

Informational: The Board of Education has a contract with Source 4 Teachers to provide substitute teachers for the district. Source 4 Teachers verifies proper certification, Criminal History Background checks, etc. The Paulsboro Board of Education must then approve the names of the substitute teachers in order for them to work within the district.

C. Recommend approval of a contract for Dr. Walter Quint to the position of Interim Superintendent for the contract period of August 13, 2019 – August 12, 2020.

D. Recommend approval to approve Athletic / Junior High Vice Principal Secretary, Ms. Adina Giovannitti to work 10 days in the summer for 6 hours per day at $21.00 per hour in order to assist with tasks required for the opening of the 2019 - 2020 school year.

Acct# 11-000-240-105-04-003 Acct# 11-000-240-105-06-003

Informational: This was authorized by the Board of Education in the past.

E. Recommend approval to approve Paulsboro Junior / Senior High School Secretary, Ms. Rita Cucinotta to work 10 days in the summer for 6 hours per day at $21.00 per hour in order to assist with tasks required for the opening of the 2019 - 2020 school year.

Acct# 11-000-211-105-01-003 Acct# 11-000-218-105-03-003

Informational: This was authorized by the Board of Education in the past.

F. Recommend approval (via letter of intent issued by the Board of Education on July 25, 2019) to appointment Mr. Tahje Thomas to the position of Part Time Paulsboro Junior / Senior High School Principal's Secretary for the 2019-2020 school year effective September 9, 2019 – June 30, 2020. Mr. Thomas will earn $10.00 per hour not to exceed 20 hours per week for the 2019-2020 school year.

G. Recommend approval to approve Part Time Paulsboro Junior / Senior High School Principal's Secretary, Mr. Tahje Thomas to work 10 days in the summer in order to assist with tasks required for the opening of the 2019-2020 school year. Mr. Thomas will work 6 hours per day at $10.00 per hour.

Acct# 11-000-240-105-01-003 Acct# 11-000-240-105-03-003

Informational: This was authorized by the Board of Education in the past.

H. Recommend approval (via letter of intent issued by the Board of Education on May 20, 2019) of summer bus drivers and bus aides on an as needed basis:

Account Number 11-000-270-161-000-03 Bus Drivers Account Number 11-000-270-107-000-03 Bus Aides.

Bus Drivers - $21.11 / hour Bus Aides – $10.00 / hour Donna Alestra Mary Bailey Marie Polimeni Theodore Garretson John Mann Ronica Holloway Ann Aspell Kelli Emerich Lilly Ann Wood 4 August 12, 2019

Informational: On July 1, 2019, the minimum wage in New Jersey automatically increased from $8.85 per hour to $10.00 per hour.

I. Recommend approval (via letter of intent issued by the Board of Education on April 29, 2019) to appoint Mrs. Silvana Mojalliu to the position of Paulsboro High School Italian Teacher for the 2019-2020 school year effective September 1, 2019. Mrs. Monjolu will earn Step G – B.A. - $50,230.00 as per agreement with the Paulsboro Education Association. This recommendation is contingent on successful completion of criminal history background review. Acct# 11-140-100-101-01-998 Acct# 11-140-100-101-03-998

Informational: Interviews were conducted and references checked by Paulsboro Junior / Senior High School Principal, Mr. Paul Morina and Superintendent, Dr. Laurie Bandlow.

J. Recommend approval (via letter of intent issued by the Board of Education on July 25, 2019) to appoint Mr. Douglas Foglein to the position of Paulsboro Junior / Senior High School Math Teacher for the 2019-2020 school year effective September 1, 2019. Mr. Foglein will earn Step D – B.A. - $47,661.00 as per agreement with the Paulsboro Education Association. This recommendation is contingent on successful completion of criminal history background review. Acct# 11-130-100-101-04-999 Acct# 11-140-100-101-01-999

Informational: Interviews were conducted and references checked by Paulsboro Junior / Senior High School Principal, Mr. Paul Morina and Acting Superintendent, Mr. Paul Bracciante.

K. Recommend approval (via letter of intent issued by the Board of Education on July 25, 2019) to appoint Ms. Sarah Colona to the position of Paulsboro Senior High School English Teacher for the 2019-2020 school year effective September 1, 2019. Ms. Colona will earn Step A – M.A. - $49,461.00 as per agreement with the Paulsboro Education Association. This recommendation is contingent on successful completion of criminal history background review. Acct# 11-140-100-101-01-999

Informational: Interviews were conducted and references checked by Paulsboro Junior / Senior High School Principal, Mr. Paul Morina and Acting Superintendent, Mr. Paul Bracciante.

L. Recommend approval for Mr. Earl McEwen, Maintenance Worker, to be a Substitute Bus Aide on as need basis at his regular salary for the 2019 - 2020 school year.

Acct# 11-000-270-107-00-998

M. Recommend approval for Paulsboro High School Teacher, Ms. Barbara Thomson to provide English Language Learner (ELL) services for the 2019 - 2020 school year. Ms. Thomson will earn $32.00 per hour. Each student is entitled to 2 hours of service per week. In most cases, instruction is provided in small groups.

Informational: Ms. Thompson provides the mandated English Language Learner (ELL) tutoring for students with Limited English Proficiency.

Acct# 11-240-100-101-01-055 Acct# 11-240-100-101-04-055

N. Recommend approval to appoint Ms. Barbara Thomson to the position of Parent Academy Coordinator for the 2019 – 2020 school year. Ms. Thomson will earn $32.00 per hour.

Informational: The Parent Academy will bridge the gap between home and school.

5 August 12, 2019 Account # 20-231-200-173-01-998 Account # 20-231-200-173-02-998 Account # 20-231-200-173-03-998 Account # 20-231-200-173-04-998

O. Recommend approval for the following personnel to hang their boiler licenses for the 2019 - 2020 school year with a stipend of $694.00.

Cindy Anderson Wayne Farrow Thomas Gouse Jack Henderson Paul Johnston Earl McEwen Kathleen Moran Nancy O’Brien John Ponter Dietra Roane Michael Robinson

Account # 11-000-261-110-00-997 Account # 11-000-262-110-00-997

P. Recommend approval to accept the resignation with the intent to retire of Paulsboro Senior High School Teacher, Ms. Nicole Beaman effective October 1, 2019.

Informational: Ms. Beaman has served our district for 21 years.

Q. Recommend approval (via letter of intent issued by the Board of Education on July 25, 2019) to appoint Mr. John Mann to the position of a 10 month School Bus Driver. Mr. Mann will earn Step 1 - $24.75 per hour as per agreement with the Paulsboro Education Association.

Acct# 11-000-270-160-00-998

Informational: Mr. Mann was originally hired as a Substitute Bus Driver for the Paulsboro Public School District on June 24, 2019.

R. Recommend approval (via letter of intent issued by the Board of Education on July 25, 2019) to appoint Ms. Andra Tarpley to the position of a 10 month School Bus Driver. Ms. Tarpley will earn Step 1 - $24.75 per hour as per agreement with the Paulsboro Education Association. This recommendation is contingent on successful completion of criminal history background review.

Acct# 11-000-270-160-00-998

S. Recommend approval of the following athletic coach for Paulsboro Junior High School for the 2019 - 2020 school year with the stipend as per agreement with the Paulsboro Education Association.

Position Staff Member 2019-2020 Step Salary Asst. Field Hockey Coach Stacy Anuszewski $4,002.00 2

Informational: Ms. Anuszewski was originally approved on the board agenda on June 24, 2019, as the Middle School Field Hockey Coach.

T. Recommend approval of the resolution appointing Mr. Scott Henry, Interim Business Administrator as district delegate to the School Alliance Insurance Fund.

U. Recommend approval for Stockton University Student, Ms. LaTanya Forest to complete her School Social Worker Internship with Paulsboro High School Child Study Team during the 2019-2020 school year. Ms. Forest will complete 500 hours for the 2019 – 2020 School Year.

V. Recommend approval (via letter of intent issued by the Board of Education on July 25, 2019) to appoint Mr. Phillip Neff, Jr. to the position of Paulsboro High School Physics Teacher for the 2019-2020 school year. Mr. Neff will earn Step O – M.A. +30 - $84,994.00 as per agreement with the Paulsboro Education Association. This recommendation is contingent on successful completion of criminal history background review. Acct# 11-140-100-101-01-999

6 August 12, 2019 Informational: Interviews were conducted and references checked by Acting Superintendent, Mr. Paul Bracciante.

W. Recommend approval (via letter of intent issued by the Board of Education on July 25, 2019) to appoint Ms. Linda Laun to the position of Confidential District Payroll Secretary for the 2019-2020 school year. Ms. Laun will earn $42,687.00 prorated. This recommendation is contingent on successful completion of criminal history background review. Acct# 11-000-251-105-00-999

Informational: Interviews were conducted and references checked by Interim School Business Administrator, Mr. Scott Henry and Acting Superintendent, Mr. Paul Bracciante.

X. Informational: Internal Transfers for 2019-2020 School Year.

From To Employee School Position Position School Erica Haase BECC Special Education MD Class Special Education MD Class PHS Leslie O’Brien PJHS/PHS Math 7-12 Math 9-12 PHS Carrie Dowdy BECC Preschool 1:1 Aide Special Ed 9-12 MD Class PHS

BECC - Billingsport Early Childhood Center PHS - Paulsboro High School PJHS - Paulsboro Jr. High School ADMIN – Administration

REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

PERSONNEL Y – BBB

Y. Recommend approval to accept the resignation of Paulsboro Junior High School / Billingsport Early Childhood Center Psychologist, Ms. Angela Bradbury effective July 16, 2019.

Informational: Ms. Bradbury has served our district for 6 years.

Z. Recommend approval to accept the resignation with the intent to retire of Loudenslager Elementary School Teacher, Ms. Gina Mariano effective October 1, 2019.

Informational: Ms. Mariano has served our district for 25 years.

AA. Recommend approval to accept the resignation of Loudenslager Elementary School Playground Aide, Mr. Norman Scott effective July 1, 2019

Informational: Mr. Scott has served our district for 1 year.

BB. Recommend approval to appoint Mr. Norman Scott to the position of Loudenslager Elementary School Substitute Playground / Lunch Aide for the 2019-2020 school year. Mr. Scott will earn $10.00 per hour not to exceed 2 hours per day.

CC. Recommend approval (via letter of intent issued by the Board of Education on July 25, 2019) to appoint Ms. Christin Goss to the position of Classroom Aide position at Billingsport Early Childhood Center earning Step 1 - $24,564.00 as per agreement with the Paulsboro Education Association. This recommendation is contingent on successful completion of 60 credits.

Acct# 11-204-100-106-02-999

Informational: Interviews were conducted and references were checked by Billingsport Early Childhood Center Principal, Mrs. Morris.

DD. Recommend approval (via letter of intent issued by the Board of Education on July 25, 2019) to appoint Ms. Samantha Strube to the position of Classroom 1:1 Aide position at Loudenslager Elementary School earning Step 1 - $24,564.00 as per agreement with the Paulsboro Education Association.

7 August 12, 2019 Acct# 11-204-100-106-03-999

Informational: Interviews were conducted and references were checked by Loudenslager Elementary School Principal, Mr. Browne and Acting Superintendent, Mr. Paul Bracciante.

EE. Recommend approval (via letter of intent issued by the Board of Education on July 25, 2019) to appoint Ms. Lauren DiBona to the position of Basic Skills Aide position at Loudenslager Elementary School earning Step 3 - $24,685.00 as per agreement with the Paulsboro Education Association. This recommendation is contingent on successful completion of criminal history background review.

Acct# 20-231-100-106-03-999

Informational: Interviews were conducted and references were checked by Loudenslager Elementary School Principal, Mr. Browne and Acting Superintendent, Mr. Paul Bracciante.

FF. Recommend approval (via letter of intent issued by the Board of Education on July 25, 2019) to appoint Ms. Gianna Lombardi to the position of Loudenslager Elementary School Teacher for the 2019 – 2020 school year effective September 1, 2019. Ms. Lombardi will earn Step A – B.A. - $47,061.00 as per agreement with the Paulsboro Education Association. This recommendation is contingent on successful completion of criminal history background review.

Acct# 11-120-100-101-03-999

Informational: Interviews were conducted and references were checked by Loudenslager Elementary School Principal, Mr. Browne and Acting Superintendent, Mr. Paul Bracciante.

GG. Recommend approval (via letter of intent issued by the Board of Education on July 25, 2019) to appoint Ms. Paige Bays to the position of Playground / Lunch Aide Loudenslager Elementary School. Ms. Bays will earn $10.00 per hour not to exceed 2 hours per day. This recommendation is contingent on successful completion of criminal history background review.

Acct# 11-000-262-107-03-999

Informational: Interviews were conducted and references were checked by Loudenslager Elementary School Principal, Mr. Browne and Acting Superintendent, Mr. Paul Bracciante.

HH. Recommend approval (via letter of intent issued by the Board of Education on July 25, 2019) to appoint Ms. Taylor Fox to the position of Playground / Lunch Aide Loudenslager Elementary School. Ms. Fox will earn $10.00 per hour not to exceed 2 hours per day. This recommendation is contingent on successful completion of criminal history background review.

Acct# 11-000-262-107-03-999

Informational: Interviews were conducted and references were checked by Loudenslager Elementary School Principal, Mr. Browne and Acting Superintendent, Mr. Paul Bracciante.

II. Recommend approval (via letter of intent issued by the Board of Education on June 25, 2019) to appoint Ms. Ashley Higginbotham to the position of Paulsboro Junior High School / Billingsport Early Childhood Center Psychologist for the 2019-2020 school year. Ms. Higginbotham will earn Step A – M.A. +30 - $50,661.00 as per agreement with the Paulsboro Education Association. This recommendation is contingent on successful completion of a criminal history background review.

Acct# 11-000-219-104-02-999 Acct# 11-000-219-104-04-999

Informational: Interviews were conducted and references were checked by Acting Superintendent, Mr. Paul Bracciante.

8 August 12, 2019 JJ. Recommend approval (via letter of intent issued by the Board of Education on June 25, 2019) to appoint Ms. Barbara Devine to the position of Billingsport Early Childhood Center Master Teacher for the 2019-2020 school year. Ms. Devine will earn Step K – M.A. - $62,889.00 as per agreement with the Paulsboro Education Association. This recommendation is contingent on successful completion of a criminal history background review.

Acct# 20-218-200-176-02-998

Informational: Interviews were conducted and references checked by Billingsport Early Childhood Center Principal, Mrs. Tina Morris and Superintendent, Dr. Laurie Bandlow.

KK. Recommend approval (via letter of intent issued by the Board of Education on May 20, 2019) to appoint Mr. David Denelsbeck to the position of Loudenslager Elementary School Grade 5 Teacher effective September 1, 2019. Mr. Denelsbeck will earn Step A – B.A. - $47,061.00 as per agreement with the Paulsboro Education Association.

Acct# 11-120-100-101-03-999

Informational: Interviews were conducted and references checked by Loudenslager Elementary School Principal, Mr. Matthew Browne and Superintendent, Dr. Laurie Bandlow.

LL. Recommend approval (via letter of intent issued by the Board of Education on May 20, 2019) to appoint Mr. Kai Myers to the position of Billingsport Early Childhood Center Grade 1 Teacher effective September 1, 2019. Mr. Myers will earn Step B – B.A. - $47,261.00 as per agreement with the Paulsboro Education Association.

Acct# 11-120-100-101-02-999

Informational: Interviews were conducted and references checked by Loudenslager Elementary School Principal, Mr. Matthew Browne and Superintendent, Dr. Laurie Bandlow.

MM. Recommend approval (via letter of intent issued by the Board of Education on April 29, 2019) to modify the hours worked for the Aides during the Special Education Summer School Program for students grades PreK-6 funded by IDEA Basic. The program began on Monday, June 24, 2019 through Thursday, July 25, 2019.

Extended School Year Program Hours Aide Hours – 3.5 Hours Per Day

Informational: The additional half an hour will provide coverage for the arrival and the dismissal of all students. The following was approved at the June 24, 2019 Board of Education meeting.

Extended School Year Program Hours

Student Hours – 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Teacher Hours – 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Aide Hours – 3 Hours per day

NN. Recommend approval of the following staff members to Extra-Curricular and Extra Duty positions at Loudenslager Elementary School for the 2019-2020 school year. The School Store and Student Council positions are as per agreement with the Paulsboro Education Association:

Staff 2019-2020 Account Position Member Salary Number School Store (Note 1) Toni Howard $425.50 11-401-100-100-00-997 Loudenslager Elementary School Sue Piccione $425.50 Student Council (Note 1) Tara Stahl $447.50 11-401-100-100-00-997 Loudenslager Elementary School Amber Berry $447.50

Note 1: The staff members appointed to these positions share the stipend delineated in the agreement with the Paulsboro Education Association.

OO. Recommend approval of the following staff members to serve as Lunch Detention Monitors at Loudenslager Elementary School for the 2019-2020 school year.

9 August 12, 2019

2019-2020 Account Position Staff Member Salary Number Lunch Detention Monitor (Note 2) Heather Parks $18.87 / hr. 11-000-262-107-03-012 Loudenslager Elementary School Gloria Melchiore

Informational: The Lunch Detention Monitor hours do not exceed 2 periods daily x 45 minutes/period x 181 days = 271.5 hours for the 2019 - 2020 school year. Approval of Heather Parks, Basic Skills Aide at Loudenslager Elementary School and Gloria Melchiore, Classroom Aides both at Loudenslager Elementary School are not to exceed 2 periods daily.

PP. Recommend approval for Loudenslager Elementary School Secretary, Ms. Lisa Phillips to work up to 10 days in order to assist with tasks required for the opening of the 2019 - 2020 school year. Ms. Phillips will work 6 hours per day at $21.00 per hour.

Acct# 11-000-240-105-03-003

Informational: This is the same number of days/hours of work as was authorized by the Board of Education in the past.

QQ. Recommend approval to appoint the following employees for the 2019-2020 school year. All appointments are contingent on enrollments.

Salary/Hour Salary/Hour Aide School Position Hours/Day 2018-2019 2019-2020 Traci Dyess B Playground/Cafeteria 2.0 $8.89 $10.00 Julie Perry B Playground/Cafeteria 2.0 $8.85 $10.00 Mary Bailey L Playground/Cafeteria 2.0 $8.85 $10.00 Alana Dixon L Playground/Cafeteria 2.0 $8.85 $10.00 Arrie Davis L Playground/Cafeteria 2.0 $8.85 $10.00

Informational: On July 1, 2019, the minimum wage in New Jersey automatically increased from $8.85 per hour to $10.00 per hour.

RR. Recommend approval to pay each of the following up to six hours at their contracted hourly rate in order to provide time for them to complete the online Safe School Training mandated by the New Jersey Department of Education.

Salary/Hour Aide School Position 2019-2020 Traci Dyess B Playground/Cafeteria $10.00 Julie Perry B Playground/Cafeteria $10.00 Mary Bailey L Playground/Cafeteria $10.00 Paige Bays L Playground/Cafeteria $10.00 Arrie Davis L Playground/Cafeteria $10.00 Alana Dixon L Playground/Cafeteria $10.00 Taylor Fox L Playground/Cafeteria $10.00

B – Billingsport Early Childhood Center Account # 11-000-262-107-02-910 L – Loudenslager Elementary School Account # 11-000-262-107-03-910

SS. Recommend approval for Elementary School Teacher, Ms. Triana Hernandez to provide English Language Learner (ELL) services for the 2019 - 2020 school year. Ms. Hernandez will earn $32.00 per hour. Each student is entitled to 2 hours of service per week. In most cases, instruction is provided in small groups.

Informational: Ms. Hernandez provides the mandated English Language Learner (ELL) tutoring for students with Limited English Proficiency.

Acct# 11-240-100-101-02-055 Acct# 11-240-100-101-03-055

TT. Recommend approval of the following pay rates for substitutes during the 2019 - 2020 school year:

10 August 12, 2019 Substitute Category 2019 - 2020 Custodians Regular $10.00 After 10 years service $10.00 * Cafeteria Workers $10.00 Classroom and Playground/Cafeteria Aides $10.00 Bus Drivers $12.00 Teachers Daily rates $80 / day After 10 consecutive days in the same position $85 / day After 20 consecutive days in the same position $90 / day

Informational: * The Board will review. On July 1, 2019, the minimum wage in New Jersey automatically increased from $8.85 per hour to $10.00 per hour.

UU. Recommend approval of the following staff member to serve as Lunch Detention Monitors at Billingsport Early Childhood Center for the 2019-2020 school year.

2019-2020 Account Position Staff Member Salary Number Lunch Detention Monitor Cheryl Sierocinski $18.87 / hr. 11-000-262-107-02-012

Informational: The Lunch Detention Monitor hours do not exceed 2 periods daily x 45 minutes/period x 180 days = 270 hours for the 2019 - 2020 school year.

VV. Recommend approval for all Billingsport Early Childhood Center, Loudenslager Elementary and Paulsboro Junior High School employees who hold a valid certificate to teach in New Jersey be approved for Teacher Coverage on an as needed basis for the 2019-2020 school year.

Informational: The preparation period will be used for planning for upcoming lessons. In some cases, however, as a result of a shortage of substitutes or sudden teacher emergencies, it becomes necessary to use teachers as substitutes during their non-teaching time. A teacher may, in this situation, be assigned to serve as a substitute for up to two (2) free covers per year. After having covered two (2) times, teachers shall be paid $32.00 per class period the remainder of the school year. Such covers shall be arranged by an administrator of the school in question and shall be distributed as equitably as possible.

Acct# 11-130-100-101-04-151 Grade 7 & 8 Acct# 11-130-100-101-03-151 Grade 6 Acct# 11-120-100-101-03-151 Grade 3 – 5 Acct# 11-120-100-101-02-151 Grade 1 & 2 Acct# 11-110-100-101-02-151 Kindergarten

WW. Recommend approval of the following athletic coaches for Paulsboro Junior High School for the 2019 - 2020 school year with stipends as per agreement with the Paulsboro Education Association.

Position Staff Member 2019-2020 Step Salary 7 & 8 Field Hockey Devin Bellocchio $3,181.00 1

Informational: Mrs. Bellocchio is a Teacher at Billingsport Early Childhood Center and is replacing Ms. Stacy Anuszewski who was originally approved on the June 24, 2019 Board Agenda.

XX. Recommend approval (via letter of intent issued by the Board of Education on July 25, 2019) to appoint Ms. Haley Wellington the position of Basic Skills Aide position at Billingsport Early Childhood Center earning Step 1 - $24,564.00 as per agreement with the Paulsboro Education Association. This recommendation is contingent on successful completion of criminal history background review.

Acct# 20-231-100-106-02-999

11 August 12, 2019 Informational: Interviews were conducted and references were checked by Billingsport Early Childhood Center Principal, Mrs. Morris and Loudenslager Elementary School Principal, Mr. Matthew Browne.

YY. Recommend approval (via letter of intent issued by the Board of Education on July 25, 2019) to appoint Ms. Megan Dimit o the position of Billingsport Early Childhood Center Preschool Intervention and Referral Team Leader effective September 1, 2019. Ms. Dimit will earn Step E – M.A. - $50,561.00 as per agreement with the Paulsboro Education Association. This recommendation is contingent on successful completion of criminal history background review.

Acct# 20-218-200-104-02-999

Informational: Interviews were conducted and references were checked by Billingsport Early Childhood Center Principal, Mrs. Morris and Acting Superintendent, Mr. Paul Bracciante.

ZZ. Recommend approval (via letter of intent issued by the Board of Education on July 25, 2019) to appoint Ms. Madison Pidliskey the position of 1:1 Aide position at Billingsport Early Childhood Center earning Step 1 - $24,564.00 as per agreement with the Paulsboro Education Association. This recommendation is contingent on successful completion of criminal history background review.

Acct# 11-000-217-106O-02-999

Informational: Interviews were conducted and references were checked by Billingsport Early Childhood Center Principal, Mrs. Morris and Loudenslager Elementary School Principal, Mr. Matthew Browne.

AAA. Recommend approval (via letter of intent issued by the Board of Education on July 25, 2019) to appoint Ms. Tina Cooke the position of Basic Skills Aide position at Loudenslager Elementary School earning Step 3 - $24,685.00 as per agreement with the Paulsboro Education Association. This recommendation is contingent on successful completion of criminal history background review.

Acct# 11-000-217-106O-03-999

Informational: Interviews were conducted and references were checked by Billingsport Early Childhood Center Principal, Mrs. Morris and Loudenslager Elementary School Principal, Mr. Matthew Browne.

BBB. Recommend approval (via letter of intent issued by the Board of Education on July 25, 2019) to appoint Ms. Heather Hinkle the position of 1:1 Aide position at Billingsport Early Childhood Center earning Step 1 - $24,564.00 as per agreement with the Paulsboro Education Association. This recommendation is contingent on successful completion of criminal history background review.

Acct# 20-253-100-106-02-999

Informational: Interviews were conducted and references were checked by Billingsport Early Childhood Center Principal, Mrs. Morris and Loudenslager Elementary School Principal, Mr. Matthew Browne.

CCC. Informational: Internal Transfers for 2019-2020 School Year.

From To Employee School Position Position School Prudence Hanly BECC Grade 2 Teacher Kindergarten BECC Collen Phifer BECC Grade 1 Teacher Grade 2 Teacher BECC Kai Myers BECC Basic Skills Aide Grade 1 Teacher BECC Christin Goss BECC Playground / Lunch Aide Classroom Aide LD Class BECC Maria Elena Duca BECC 1:1 Aide 1:1 Aide LES

12 August 12, 2019 Daryus Quarles BECC Preschool 1:1 Aide Instructional Aide PJHS Christin Goss BECC Playground / Lunch Aide Classroom Aide LD Class BECC Samantha Strube LES PT Am Inclusion Aide SE Classroom Aide LD Class LES Jayna Costantino LES Classroom Aide LD Class Grade 3 Teacher MD Class LES Elaine Andrus LES Grade 3 Teacher MD Class Grade 5 SE LES Danielle Relation LES Classroom Aide MD Class Grade 3 Teacher LES June Lord LES Classroom Aide SE Class Classroom Aide MD Class LES

BECC - Billingsport Early Childhood Center PHS - Paulsboro High School PJHS - Paulsboro Jr. High School ADMIN – Administration

REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

STAFF AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT: A - K: The Greenwich Township Representative may vote on items in this section of the agenda.

A. Recommend approval for Paulsboro Junior / Senior High School Principal, Mr. Paul Morina who attended the National Wrestling Convention on July 30, 2019 – August 5, 2019 at Fort Lauderdale, Florida. There was no cost to the Board of Education.

B. Recommend approval appointing the following staff to serve on the Affirmative Action Team to conduct the needs assessment and complete the Comprehensive Equity Plan retroactive for the 2019 - 2022 school years.

John Giovannitti, District Affirmative Action Officer; James Pandolfo, JoAnne Gayeski, Lauren Abbott, Christine Lindenmuth, Erica Scott

C. Recommend approval for Assistant Superintendent, Mr. Paul Bracciante to attend the Gloucester County Special Education Directors Meetings held at Bankbridge Development School for the 2019 - 2020 school year. There is no cost to the Board of Education.

D. Recommend approval for Assistant Superintendent, Mr. Paul Bracciante to attend the annual McKinney-Vento (Homeless) Meeting for the 2019 - 2020 school year, meeting location will be at Gloucester County Institute of Technology. There is no cost to the Board of Education.

E. Recommend approval for Assistant Superintendent, Mr. Paul Bracciante to attend meetings as required by the New Jersey Department of Education for the 2019 - 2020 school year.

Informational: Meetings could involve Least Restrictive Grant, and other Department of Education required meetings throughout the 2019 - 2020 school year.

F. Recommend approval for Assistant Superintendent, Mr. Paul Bracciante to attend the Special Education Medicaid Initiative Meeting (SEMI) in the 2019 - 2020 school year (spring and fall) location to be determined. There is no cost to the Board of Education.

Informational: The Special Education Medicaid Initiative Meetings (SEMI) are technical in nature and ensure accuracy of information.

G. Recommend approval for the Interim School Business Administrator, Mr. Scott Henry, to attend monthly meetings of the Gloucester County School Business Officials and meetings called by the New Jersey Department of Education as needed.

H. Recommend approval for Billingsport Early Childhood Center School Nurse, Ms. Janice Esters to provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training for Paulsboro staff during the 2019-2020 school year. Mrs. Ester will provide six (6) hours at $32.00 per hour for six (6) training sessions totaling, $1,152.00.

Account # 11-000-223-102-00-910

Informational: Ms. Esters is certified to provide the CPR training, in the past we have contracted this service to an outside vendor.

13 August 12, 2019 I. Recommend approval for the continued usage of the New Jersey Principal Evaluation for Professional Learning (NJPEPL) process and observation instrument.

Informational: The NJDOE is providing the NJPEPL observation instrument as the practice component of their principal evaluation rubric beginning in 2019 – 2020 school year. The NJPEPL process and observation instrument were developed through broad stakeholder engagement and a two-year pilot process. As an integrated system of principal evaluation, NJPEPL offers a simpler, yet more powerful approach for the evaluation and professional development of school leaders. This assessment tool is an annual requirement.

J. Recommend approval for the continued usage of the McREL evaluation tool for our teachers.

Informational: The intended purpose of McREL’s Teacher Evaluation System is to assess the teacher’s performance in relation to the professional Teaching Standards and to guide professional growth. Adoption of an assessment tool is an annual requirement.

K. Recommend approval for all Paulsboro School District bus drivers and aides to take the Special Needs Training on appropriate procedures for interacting with students with special needs. This training has to be completed by August 20, 2019. The video is approximately 30 minutes long. The drivers and aides will be paid for this training at their summer rate:

Bus Drivers Bus Aides Donna Alestra Mary Bailey Marie Polimeni Theodore Garretson John Mann Ronica Holloway Ann Aspell Kelli Emerich Andra Tarpley Lilly Ann Wood

Account # 11-000-270-161-00-003 Bus Drivers will be paid $21.11 per hour. Account # 11-000-270-107-00-003 Bus Aides will be paid $10.00 per hour.

REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

STAFF AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT: L

L. Recommend approval for the Paulsboro Junior High School, Vice Principal / Athletic Director, Mr. John Giovannitti to attend monthly meetings with the Colonial Conference Athletic Directors at Sterling High School and NJSIAA during the 2019 – 2020 school years.

August 14, 2019 January 8, 2020 September 10, 2019 February 5, 2020 September TBD NJSIAA South meeting at March 3, 2020 spring workshop at 6:00 pm Washington Township October 2, 2019 March 4, 2020 November 12, 2019 winter workshop April 8, 2020 meeting at 6:00 pm November 13, 2019 May 6, 2020 December 4, 2019 June 3, 2020

REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES A - C: The Greenwich Township Representative may vote on items in this section of the agenda.

A. Recommend approval for Jackson Sichelstiel, son of Paulsboro High School Mathematics Teacher, Ms. Pamela Sichelstiel to attend Paulsboro High School as a professional courtesy during the 2019 - 2020 school year. This student will be in the tenth grade class.

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B. Recommend approval to provide homebound instruction for the following students Grades 9-12:

Case # Grade: Hours of Instruction Student is receiving home instruction through Bridgeton Board of Education for a minimum of 5 hours/week at 212264 10 $32/hour. Student is attending Inspira Health Network – Bridgeton Division, New Jersey. Start date was 5/21/2019.

Informational: Students who are hospitalized, at home but too ill to attend school, or who are awaiting evaluation by the Child Study Team receive homebound instruction. General Education students receive 5 hours per week of instruction. Special Education students receive 10 hours of instruction per week. In some cases, facilities or a company under contract to the facility, provide the instruction then bill the home district. It is not unusual for the facility to provide 10 hours of education to all students on homebound instruction.

C. Recommend approval of the 2019-2020 School Year Transportation Routes as follows:

 Route 1: Pre-School Disabled/Medical Condition-P01  Route 2: LARC-OOD/Homeless  Route 3: Bankbridge Elementary-OOD/Homeless  Route 4: Bankbridge Development Center-OOD/Homeless  Route 5: Bankbridge Regional/GCIT/Clearview-OOD

REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES D - F

D. Recommend approval for Colton Walsh, son of Billingsport Early Childhood Center Kindergarten Teacher, Ms. Lindsay Walsh to attend Billingsport Early Childhood Center as a professional courtesy during the 2019-2020 school year. This student will be in the kindergarten class.

E. Recommend approval for Blaze Cooper, son of Billingsport Early Childhood Center Preschool Teacher, Ms. Keri Lyn Cooper to attend Billingsport Early Childhood Center as a professional courtesy during the 2019-2020 school year. This student will be in the Grade 1 class.

F. Recommend approval to provide homebound instruction for the following students Grades PreK-8:

Case # Grade: Hours of Instruction Student is receiving home instruction through Bridgeton Board of Education for a minimum of 5 hours/week at 250286 6 $32/hour. Student is attending Inspira Health Network – Bridgeton Division, New Jersey. Start date was 5/30/2019. Student is receiving home instruction through Bridgeton Board of Education for a minimum of 5 hours/week at 271549 4 $32/hour. Student is attending Inspira Health Network – Bridgeton Division, New Jersey. Start date was 4/4/2019. Student is receiving home instruction through Bridgeton Board of Education for a minimum of 5 hours/week at 270836 5 $32/hour. Student is attending Inspira Health Network – Bridgeton Division, New Jersey. Start date was 5/21/2019. Student is receiving home instruction through Brookfield Schools for a minimum of 5 hours/week at $32/hour. Student 292560 2 is attending Inspira Children’s Behavioral Health Center in West Deptford, New Jersey. Start date was 6/6/2019.

Informational: Students who are hospitalized, at home but too ill to attend school, or who are awaiting evaluation by the Child Study Team receive homebound instruction. General Education students receive 5 hours per week of instruction. Special Education students

15 August 12, 2019 receive 10 hours of instruction per week. In some cases, facilities or a company under contract to the facility, provide the instruction then bill the home district. It is not unusual for the facility to provide 10 hours of education to all students on homebound instruction.

REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

FACILITIES A:

A. Recommend approval to dispose of the following from Billingsport Early Childhood Center Library.

Quantity Item Reason for Disposal Method of Disposal 28 Reference Books 1969-1999 Out Dated Recycling 30 ABC Listening Centers Broken / Out Dated Trash 23 Listening Centers Books and Broken and falling Recycling Cassettes apart 52 VHS Tapes Not Used Trash 22 World Book Encyclopedia Set Out Dated Recycling 1988 22 World Book Encyclopedia Set Out Dated Recycling 1992

REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

FINANCE A - E: The Greenwich Township Representative may vote on items in this section of the agenda.

A. Recommend approval, in accordance with NJSA 40A:11-11(5), for Paulsboro Public Schools to continue participation in a cooperative pricing agreement with:

1. Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission (HCESC) 2. The Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ) 3. South Jersey Technical Partnership (SJTP)

Informational: As a member of a Cooperative Pricing System, the district can obtain optimal pricing on technology supplies and accessories, health and sports medical supplies, furniture, science supplies, etc. The district can also obtain contracts without the expense or time required to obtain bids independently.

B. Recommend approval for Vision Greenworks, LLC to provide lawn cutting service districtwide for the 2019 – 2020 school year in the amount of $34,345.00. There is no increase from the 2018 – 2019 school year.

C. Approval to have Paulsboro High School Football Team, Coaches and parents to participate in a Clean Communities Program ran by the Gloucester County office of Recycling. Gloucester County recycling will send a check for $500.00 to the Paulsboro Football Club. The program requires four hours of picking up trash on a road or park in Gloucester County. The county will provide the equipment, safety vest and safety training for all the volunteers that participate in the cleanup. The date is to be determined.

D. Recommend approval to cancel the following outstanding checks over one year old from the Athletic Account:

Check# Issued Payee Name Amount 3059 03/14/2014 Mccleary, Lisa $ 75.00 3602 04/15/2015 Cressman Sr., Howard $ 56.00 3803 11/30/2015 Ackley, William J. $ 83.00 4104 10/11/2016 Petrozza Debbie $152.00 4922 06/28/2018 Roney, Charles $ 78.00

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E. Recommend approval to cancel the following outstanding checks over one year old from the Warrant Account:

Check# Issued Payee Name Amount 9636 05/06/2015 Due Season Charter School $25,690.00 12200 05/12/2017 Elder, Cynthia $ 86.40 12922 12/20/2017 Beals, Beth $ 73.00 12963 12/20/2017 Lowery, April $ 73.00 12985 12/20/2017 Stocker, Wendy $ 69.10 13006 01/30/2018 Broudy Precision $ 358.80

REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

SCHOOL SAFETY: A: The Greenwich Township Representative may vote on items in this section of the agenda.

A. Semi-Annual Reporting of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) and Violence, Vandalism and Substance Abuse data for the period January 1, 2019 – June 30, 2019 by HIB Coordinator, Mr. John Giovannitti. The HIB grades attached were determined through a self- assessment created by the New Jersey Department of Education and completed by each School Safety Team. Based upon the measures outlined in the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights, there were eight elements factored into the score of each school. A maximum score of 78 would indicate the school “exceeds” expectations for each element. A score of 52 would indicate a school “meets” all state requirements. Paulsboro Public Schools’ five-year average is 81% of the maximum possible score. (Attachment)

Informational: Individual HIB as well as Violence and Vandalism cases are included in the monthly Board of Education agenda. Semi-annually information is submitted to the New Jersey Department of Education.

B. Informational: Report of School Security Drills

Report of Paulsboro Public Schools Security Drills Schools Billingsport Paulsboro Early Junior / Senior Loudenslager Childhood Type of Drill Notation High Elementary Center 9/14/18 9/14/18 9/12/18 10/4/18 10/30/18 10/12/18 11/26/18 11/16/18 11/7/18 12/12/18 12/14/18 12/4/18 1/28/19 Each school must 1/18/19 1/17/19 Fire Evacuation 2/4/19 conduct one per month 2/5/19 2/22/19 3/25/19 3/15/19 3/14/19 4/10/19 4/12/2019 4/9/19 5/10/19 5/13/19 5/8/19 6/11/19 6/5/19 6/4/19 7/3/19 Evacuation Each school must 11/21/18 2/28/19 11/14/18 (Non-Fire) conduct two annually 5/22/19 3/29/19 2/5/19 Each school must 9/19/18 1/8/19 1/11/19 Lockdown conduct two annually 1/11/19 6/6/19 4/24/19 Each school must 2/19/19 12/3/18 3/21/19 Bomb Threat conduct two annually 4/24/2019 5/28/19 5/21/19 Each school must 12/12/18 9/10/18 9/17/18 Active Shooter conduct two annually 6/10/19 6/12/19 12/14/18 10/18/18 Each school must 10/18/18 10/18/18 Shelter In Place 11/30/18 conduct two annually 3/29/19 6/10/19 7/18/19 Other Drills

17 August 12, 2019 Report of Paulsboro Public Schools Security Drills Schools Billingsport Paulsboro Early Junior / Senior Loudenslager Childhood Type of Drill Notation High Elementary Center (P5) 10/10/18 (P5) 10/11/18 (P5) 10/11/18 School District 10/22/18 Bus Evacuation 10/12/18 10/17/18 (Annually) 10/26/18 (P2) 4/30/19 (P8) 5/13/19 Larc Bankbridge 10/18/18 Bankbridge School Routes Development Bus Evacuation Bankbridge Elementary (2 Annually) 10/12/18 Regional 10/25/18 4/30/19 (P8) 5/17/19 Bankbridge AM/PM Boys School Routes Crescent Hill Bus Evacuation Regional & Girls Club (2 Annually) 10/12/18 10/10/18 10/18/18 Test of Not required but Emergency Conducted Conducted Conducted conducted as an extra Communication Monthly Monthly Monthly safety measure System Not required but AED (Automated Conducted Conducted Conducted conducted as an extra External Monthly Monthly Monthly Defibrillators) safety measure

PUBLIC COMMENTS

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Work Session and Regular Meeting At this time, the Board of Education will open the meeting to members of the public who wish to bring petitions or information pertaining to matters under the jurisdiction of the Board of Education. Please address the President and give your name and address in order to be recognized. Comments or petitions may be presented orally or in writing. If possible, the Board will respond or provide an answer as soon as possible. Each person may speak only once during this portion of the meeting. Comments should be limited to approximately 3 minutes so that all can be heard.

Regular Meeting Only Prior to the Board of Education adjourning to executive session the floor will again be open for public comment. At that time, citizens may ask questions on matters under the jurisdiction of the Board of Education. If possible, the Board will respond or provide an answer as soon as possible.

NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING

Monday, September 30, 2019

6:00 p.m. – Executive Session – Billingsport Early Childhood Center Multipurpose Room 7:00 p.m. –Regular Meeting – Billingsport Early Childhood Center Multipurpose Room

The Board will take official action at this meeting. The meeting is open to the public and comments will be solicited from citizens in attendance.

MOTION TO ADJOURN

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