GREATER EGG HARBOR REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

November 18, 2019

The regular meeting of the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District Board of Education was called to order by President Carol Houck at 7:00 P.M. on the above date in the Multi-Purpose Room of the , 1824 Dr. Dennis Foreman Drive, Mays Landing, .

Secretary Grossi read the following statement:

This is to advise those present at this meeting of the Board of Education of the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District, in the County of Atlantic, that adequate notice has been given of this meeting as required by the provisions of Chapter 231 of the Laws of 1975; that notice thereof has been forwarded for publication in the District official newspapers, posted in the Absegami, Oakcrest and Cedar Creek High Schools, and forwarded to all of the Clerks of the municipalities within this school district within the time required by said Act.

Present: Mmes. Capone, Carr, Erickson, Garrison, Guenther and Houck Messrs. Baldwin, Kehrli and Sartorio

Also Present: Mr. John J. Keenan, Superintendent; Mr. Thomas P. Grossi, Business Administrator/Board Secretary and Cameron Morgan, Solicitor.

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On motion by Guenther, seconded by Erickson, recommending approval of Minutes minutes of the following meetings:

October 21, 2019 – Special October 21, 2019 – Executive #1 October 21, 2019 – Regular October 21, 2019 – Executive #2

Upon Roll Call Vote – Vote (Yes) Baldwin, Erickson, Guenther, Houck and Kehrli. Vote (Abstain) Garrison on Executive #2, Vote (Yes) on all others, Vote (Abstain) Capone and Sartorio. Motion approved.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Scott Parker introduced New Jersey Exemplary Educator Recognition of Ms. Erin Sharpe, Cedar Creek Science Teacher. Mr. Keenan made comments.

On motion by Erickson, seconded by Baldwin and duly approved, the following Resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE GREATER EGG HARBOR REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PERMIT DISCUSSION OF SUBJECTS IN CLOSED SESSION

RESOLVED: At a public meeting of the Board of Education held on Executive Session November 18, 2019, that pursuant to sections 7 and 8 of the “Open Public Meetings Act”, the following subjects be discussed in a session of the Board of Education closed to the public:

1) Negotiations 2) Personnel 3) Legal Update

It is presently anticipated that the items mentioned in this Resolution can be disclosed to the public when a decision is made upon the same, and in personnel matters, with the consent of the employee.

Upon Roll Call Vote – Motion approved.

Meeting was adjourned to executive session at 7:08 p.m.

Meeting reopened to the public at 7:35 p.m.

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COMMITTEE REPORTS

Negotiations Committee – Mrs. Carr gave update on negotiations for administrative groups. There is a meet and greet scheduled with the Teachers’ Association on December 4, 2019.

Program Committee – Mrs. Guenther gave report on last meeting.

Activities Committee – Mr. Sartorio gave report and Board discussed.

Finance and Facilities Committee – Mrs. Garrison gave report. Mr. Keenan distributed list to the Board on the proposed referendum. Board discussed and Mr. Keenan made comments.

BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS Board Comments  Dr. Erickson commented on the Oakcrest play “Rumors” - it was great.  Dr. Erickson attended the New Jersey School Boards Association Board of Directors meeting.  Dr. Erickson noted the New Jersey School Boards Association Delegate Assembly is coming up.  Dr. Erickson went over upcoming county meetings and other New Jersey School Boards Association events.  Mrs. Capone talked about New Jersey School Boards Association training at the workshop.  Mrs. Garrison noted that the Cedar Creek play is this weekend – “Making It”  Mr. Baldwin stated he was on a panel of veterans at on November 4, 2019.  Mr. Baldwin also noted he attended the Galloway Veterans Day Celebration on November 11, 2019. The Oakcrest High School ROTC presented colors.

Meeting was opened to the public for comment at 8:16 p.m. Public Comment  Marie Cavalier – Oakcrest High School parent discussed HIB report. Mr. Keenan explained process.

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INFORMATION ITEMS

Job Responsibility - Meetings approved by the Superintendent. (Attachment I-1) Field Trips - Approved by the Superintendent. (Attachment I-2) Attendance Report (Attachment I-3)

Fire and/or Emergency Drills were held in the month of October, 2019 as listed below:

Absegami High School Security: October 19, 2019, 7:45 a.m. to 8:09 a.m.-Evacuation Fire: October 9, 2019, 1:49 p.m. to 1:54 p.m.

Cedar Creek High School Security: October 22, 2019, 7:55 a.m. to 8:05 a.m.-Lockdown Fire: October 24, 2019, 11:30 a.m. to 11:35 a.m.

Oakcrest High School Security: October 17, 2019, 10:14 a.m. to 10:24 a.m.-Lockdown Fire: October 31, 2019, 9:20 a.m. to 9:24 a.m.

BUSINESS AGENDA

Mrs. Capone had questions on M-1 Worksheet that Mr. Grossi addressed.

On motion by Garrison, seconded by Erickson, recommending approval of the following:

Approve the report of The Secretary A148 for the period ending Secretary’s September 30, 2019. This report is in agreement with the Treasurer's records Report A149. This approval is required within sixty (60) days for Board Action.

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.12(d)(e), we certify that as of September 30, 2019. The Board secretary's monthly financial report (appropriations section) did not reflect an over expenditure in any of the major accounts or funds, and based on the appropriation balances reflected on this report and the advice of district officials, we have no reason to doubt that the district has sufficient funds available to meet its financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. Exhibit B-1

Approve budget transfers, school year, 2019-2020 in accordance with Budget NJAC 6:20-2:13 and Chapter 196 Laws of 1967 for September 2019. Exhibit B-2 Transfers

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Approve October 2019 Budget Bills, as per computer printout, in the Budget Bills amount of $8,144,127.49. Exhibit B-3

Approve October 2019 Purchase Orders, as per computer printout, in the Purchase amount of $3,515,630.16. Exhibit B-4 Orders

Be it Resolved by the Board of Education of the Greater Egg Harbor Conflict Regional High School District, in the County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey, Attorney that Matthew Giacobbe of Cleary, Giacobbe, Alfieri, Jacobs, LLC be and is hereby appointed Conflict Attorney of the Board of Education from November 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Further Resolved that the President and Secretary of this Board of Education be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver an agreement with Matthew Giacobbe of Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC as Conflict Attorney of this Board of Education, in accord with appointment heretofore made. Exhibit B-5

Approve to contract Title 1 Supplemental Tutorial services from Lauren Tutorial Ciseck and John Clements; for Title 1 eligible GEHR students enrolled at Holy Services Spirit High School in Absecon NJ (nonpublic school) from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. Supplemental Tutorial: $ 30.00 per hour.

Approve to contract Nursing Services from Susan Zaczynski, Nurse, for Nursing students enrolled at Pilgrim Academy in Galloway NJ (nonpublic school) from Services July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. Payment for services will be made with Nonpublic State Aid Nursing funds for Basic Nursing Services, including creation or update of student health records, assistance with medical examinations, audiometric screening, scoliosis exams and concussion testing. Amount not to exceed $ 8,730.00. Per pupil entitlement: $ 97.00. Maximum students budgeted: 90.

Approve tuition contract to bill Atlantic City Public School District for the Homeless following student(s) eligible under McKinney-Vento Act, attending school in Contract Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District. Tentative per diem tuition rate $91.67, prorated for days attending. Student ID School Attending Billing Start Date Billing End Date Prorated Days Tuition Billed 1 84878 CCHS 10/29/2019 06/30/2020 140 $12,833.80

Approve donation of portable lights to be utilized by Cedar Creek football Donation during practice. The lights will be donated by American Demolition for up to one month (or until the season ends). Value is $1,000/month.

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Approve the following student to attend school for the 2019-2020 school Staff year within the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District, at an Paid employee rate of $3,500, prorated. Parent/Guardian responsible for transportation. Tuition

Student #85230 – Oakcrest

Approve the following facility use request(s) as listed: Use of Facilities School Organization Sport Date(s) Facility 1 AHS NJ Twirling Association Baton 3/7 & 3/8/2020 Gym/Cafe

2 AHS Atlantic Cape SAT Prep Test Prep 3/9, 3/11 & 3/23/2020 Classroom

3 CCHS All-Star Academy Baseball 10/27/2019 Field

4 OHS East Coast Crush VB Club Volleyball Dec 2019 – Apr 2020 Gym

5 OHS NJ Interscholastic Officials Training Jan – Feb 2020 Classroom Association

Approve the 2020-2023 Agreement between the Greater Egg Harbor Principal’s Regional High School District Board of Education and the Greater Egg Harbor Association Regional High School Principals’ Association. Exhibit B-12

Approve the 2020-2023 Agreement between the Greater Egg Harbor Assistant Regional High School District Board of Education and the Greater Egg Harbor Principal’s Regional High School Assistant Principals’ Association. Exhibit B-13 Association

Approve the 2020-2023 Agreement between the Greater Egg Harbor Supervisor’s Regional High School District Board of Education and the Greater Egg Harbor Association Regional High School Supervisors’ Association. Exhibit B-14

Approval of the Annual Maintenance Budget Amount Worksheet (M-1) M-1 and Comprehensive Maintenance Plan as required annually by the New Jersey Department of Education as per Exhibit. Exhibit B-15

Upon Roll Call Vote – Vote (Yes) Baldwin, Capone, Carr, Erickson, Guenther, Houck and Kehrli. Vote (Abstain) Garrison and Sartorio on Principals’ Association Agreement, Assistant Principals’ Association Agreement and Supervisors’ Association Agreement, Vote (Yes) on all others. Motion approved.

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TRANSPORTATION AGENDA None.

EDUCATION AGENDA

On motion by Guenther, seconded by Baldwin, recommending approval of the following: Approve Staff Professional Days. Exhibit E-2 Professional Days

Approve Second Reading and Adoption of the following Policies and Policies Regulations. Exhibit E-3 P 3159 Teaching Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities (M) (Revised) P&R 3218 Use, Possession, or Distribution of Substances (M) (Revised) P&R 4218 Use, Possession, or Distribution of Substances (M) (Revised) P&R 6112 Reimbursement of Federal and Other Grant Expenditures (M) (Revised) P 8630 Bus Driver/Bus Aide Responsibility (M) (Revised) R 8630 Emergency School Bus Procedures (M) (Revised) P 8670 Transportation of Special Needs Students (M) (Revised)

Approve Absegami High School student #81312 to be granted senior Senior privilege for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. Parent/Guardian Privilege responsible for transportation.

Approve the partnership between Shore Medical Center and Oakcrest Partnership High Schools Biomedical Science Program. Exhibit E-7

Upon Roll Call Vote – Motion approved.

PERSONNEL AGENDA The Superintendent recommends to the Personnel Committee and the Board of Education all certified/non-certified and volunteer staff as presented, including personnel hired under emergent employment. Appointment is pending receipt of required certification documents from the NJ Department of Education (if applicable), approval from the Office of Criminal History Review, and the results of physical examination/drug and alcohol screening:

Mrs. Capone had a question on Taccarino Leave of Absence that Mr. Keenan addressed.

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On motion by Guenther, seconded by Garrison, recommending approval of the following: Accept the resignation of Brenda Bacanskas, Part-Time Greeter at Greeter Oakcrest High School, effective November 6, 2019. (Attachment) Resignation

Approve the following rescissions: Rescissions

sRescissions

Name School Position 1 Kevin Cicali AHS Baseball-Assistant Coach 2 Michael Whalen AHS Boys - Assistant Coach 3 Julie Wright OHS Boys and Girls Swim-Assistant Coach 4 Bettina Kemenosh OHS Co-Class Advisor-Sophomore Class 5 Michael Manning CCHS Crew-Head Coach 6 Todd Warker CCHS Crew-Assistant Coach

Approve the following appointments: Appointments Name Position School Effective Date Step Stipend 1 Michael DeCicco Boys Basketball-Assistant Coach AHS 2019-2020 N/A $5,718.48 2 Grace Emig Boys and Girls Swim-Assistant Coach OHS 2019-2020 N/A $4,995.43 3 Bettina Kemenosh Class Advisor-Sophomore Class OHS 2019-2020 N/A $3,166.19 4 Todd Warker Crew-Head Coach CCHS 2019-2020 N/A $7,617.05 5 Carolann Stephens Crew-Assistant Coach CCHS 2019-2020 N/A $4,995.43 6 Austen Patrick McGinnis -Assistant Coach CCHS 2019-2020 N/A $5,718.48 7 Randolph Roach Swim-Assistant Coach CCHS 2019-2020 N/A $4,995.43

Approve employment of the following positions. All positions are through Employment 6/30/20 unless otherwise indicated. Degree/ Replacement for Name Position School Effective Date Step Salary Reason 1 Thomas Carty Part-time Greeter OHS 11/19/2019 N/A $14.00 per hour B. Bacanskas 11/19/2019- 2 Anthony Lupo Long Term Substitute-English OHS N/A $95 per day M. Carr 02/14/2020 *A Leave Replacement Position (LR) is a temporary position and any time served in this position does not apply toward the acquisition of tenure in accordance with the provisions of NJSA 18A:16-1.1

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Approve the following individuals as substitute teachers/homebound Substitutes instructors/tutors/nurses: Name

1 Kelly Boylan 4 Randolph Roach

2 Mary Lou Higbee 3 Catherine Lutthans-Bowers Fieldwork Approve the following student teacher/fieldwork placements: Placements College/ University Name Placement/Subject Effective Cooperating Teacher School

Alicia CP1/Introductory 01/21/2020- Stockton University 1 Leah Gorrin CCHS Mannon Fieldwork Placement 05/01/2020 Student Teaching/Final 01/02/2020- 2 Jessica Pineiro Clinical Practice Mark Hoban CCHS Stockton University 04/17/2020 Placement

Approve Megan Bere, Rider University student, to observe Intro and Student Advanced Theater classes with John Stephan at Cedar Creek High Schools Observation through November 27, 2019.

Approve leave of absence for Charles Smith, Oakcrest High School Leave of Custodian per the following: Unpaid Federal Family Leave Act from November Absence 7, 2019 through January 2, 2020.

Approve intermittent leave of absence for Kathleen McLaughlin, Leave of Absegami High School Secretary per the following: Paid New Jersey Family Absence Leave Act from November 14, 2019 through November 13, 2020. This leave is not to exceed the amount allowable under this act.

Approve leave of absence for Dominique Taccarino, Absegami Teacher, Leave of per the following: Family Leave utilizing sick days from approximately February Absence 24, 2020 through April 9, 2020. Paid New Jersey Family Leave Act from approximately April 20, 2020 through June 1, 2020. Unpaid New Jersey Family Leave Act from approximately June 2, 2020 through June 19, 2020. Unpaid New Jersey Family Leave Act intermittently for the 2020/2021 school year.

Approve leave of absence for Sean Swanson, Absegami Teacher, per the Leave of following: Paid New Jersey Family Leave Act from November 13, 2019 through Absence November 29, 2019. Paid New Jersey Family Leave Act intermittently from December 2, 2019 through November 12, 2020.

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Accept de facto resignation regarding employment of Michael Gras, Groundskeeper Oakcrest High School Custodian/Groundskeeper, effective October 31, 2019. Resignation

Upon Roll Call Vote – Motion approved.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

 Went over draft calendar for 20/21 school year.  A meeting is scheduled with County Executive Levinson on November 26, 2019 at 10:30 am. Board discussed.  Went over article in Atlantic City Press about Galloway TV and Absegami High School.

BOARD OF EDUCATION PRESIDENT’S REPORT

 Congratulated all three schools on all of their accolades.  Looking for ideas for training for New Jersey School Boards Association  Retreat in January to discuss Board goals on January 22, 2020

OLD BUSINESS

 None

NEW BUSINESS

On motion by Guenther, seconded by Garrison, recommending approval of the following:

Approve employment of the following positions. All positions are through Employment 6/30/20 unless otherwise indicated. Name Position School Effective Date Degree/ Salary Replacement Step for/ Reason

1 Ana Reyes Payroll Specialist District 12/02/2019 N/A $45,136 prorated J. Ferguson

*A Leave Replacement Position (LR) is a temporary position and any time served in this position does not apply toward the acquisition of tenure in accordance with the provisions of NJSA 18A:16-1.1

Revised HIB Report. Exhibit NB-2 HIB Report

Approve salary correction for Christine Parker, District Accounts Payable, Salary for the 2019-2020 school-year at $45,636.00. Correction

Upon Roll Call Vote – Motion approved.

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 Mr. Grossi noted that the JIF State of the Fund Dinner is on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 – information will be forthcoming.  Mrs. Capone thanked those who donated.  Mrs. Capone noted the relationship between Shore Medical Center and Oakcrest High School Biomedical.  Mrs. Capone would like to see a community calendar.  Mrs. Capone discussed the shortage of veterinarians.  Mrs. Capone mentioned there is a crew fundraiser this Saturday.  Mrs. Houck thanked those who participated in Trunk or Treat.  Mr. Baldwin thanked Kim Briles for her help in Trunk or Treat.

Meeting was opened to the public for comment at 8:46 p.m. Public Comment  Lisa Grunwald o Stated she is pleased with school district o Talked about Integrity Transportation and child safety on busses o Mr. Keenan went over issue

On motion by Erickson, seconded by Garrison, recommending that this meeting be adjourned.

Upon Roll Call Vote - Motion approved.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:57 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Thomas P. Grossi Board Secretary