May 26, 2016 Board Minutes
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BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE SPECIAL SERVICES SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY OF THE COUNTY OF BURLINGTON REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Special Services School District and The Institute of Technology of The County of Burlington was held on Thursday evening, May 26, 2016, at the Rutgers Media Center, 2 Academy Dr., Westampton, NJ. The meeting was called to order at 5:33 p.m. by President Robert Silcox, followed by the flag salute. Theresa Margiotta, Board Secretary, stated that this meeting was in accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act and that this was a public meeting. Roll Call: Theresa Margiotta, Board Secretary, called the roll: Christopher Baxter Term Ex. 6/30/16 ☒Present ☐Absent Kathleen Burgess Term Ex. 6/30/16 ☒Present ☐Absent John J. Ferry Term Ex. 6/30/17 ☒Present ☐Absent Leon E. Jones, Jr. Term Ex. 6/30/17 ☐Present ☒Absent Paula E. Lee Term Ex. 6/30/18 ☒Present ☐Absent Robert C. Silcox Term Ex. 6/30/18 ☒Present ☐Absent Todd Flora Ex. County Supt ☐Present ☒Absent Public Attendance: Adams, Cynthia; Allen Leigha; Aman, Courtney; Barbagiovanni, Joan; Bonsall, Todd; Boparai, Navderp; Brand, Jim; Butler, Michele; Carter, Rashard; Compra, Trudy; Daily, Jennifer; DodulikSwern, Doriann; Downs, Bobbie; Evans, Judith; Ferred, Brianne; Fessenbecker, Rachel; Finn, David; Geltch, Laura; Hajzer, Shane; Hannon, Lia; Hewitt, Christine; Janowicz, Renee; Lewis, Kristin; MacDonald, Susan; Margiotta, Nicole; Mazella, Alex; McLemore, Russell; Miller, Joe; Morgan, Dawn; Mozelewski, Joe; Nagy, Christopher; Nebbia, Eleanor; Niehaus, Pat; NiehausScheete, Kimberly; PaganColon, Katrina; Paiano, D.; Powell, Beverly; Pursell, Mary; Richardson, Lauren; Scherer, Helen; Stevenson, Charleen; Thurman, Donna; White, Kellie; Wilcox, Sandi; Will, Barbara; Zeleer; H. Communication & Correspondence: Nothing at this time. Presentations: Dr. Todd Bonsall, Assistant Superintendent of C/I introduced: Renee Janowitz, BCIT Foundation Director, who stated the foundation has donated more than $80,000 in 20152016. Donations consisted of Chemical Analysis Station; Virtual Spraypainting; Electronic Training Kits; Laptops/Printer; Online Vocabulary System; and Indoor/Outdoor Lift. Dr. Bonsall also mentioned the BCIT Summer Camps; NJ School Public Relations 2nd Place Award; BCIT Medford NJ Cookoff two Bronze Medals; VoTag Senior Citizen Prom. May 26, 2016 Page 1 Dr. Christopher Nagy, Assistant Superintendent of Special Education informed the Board of the Annual Awards for the Teachers of the Year; CORE4BCSS Lumberton Campus; Engaged in $500,000 Grant with three agencies; Deaf/HH June 4 12:301:30 BC Library; and Bridge School student moved up 2 Grade Levels. Minutes: Theresa Margiotta presented Minutes of April 28, 2016 and May 9, 2016. On a motion by Kathleen Burgess and seconded by Paula Lee the Board approved the Minutes. Roll Call: Abstained Christopher Baxter Yes Kathleen Burgess Yes John Ferry Absent Todd Flora Absent Leon Jones Yes Paula Lee Yes Robert Silcox Financial Report: Theresa Margiotta, Board Secretary, presented Financial Report. On a motion by Kathleen Burgess and seconded by Paula Lee the Board approved the Financial Report. Roll Call: Yes Christopher Baxter Yes Kathleen Burgess Yes John Ferry Absent Todd Flora Absent Leon Jones Yes Paula Lee Yes Robert Silcox Public Comments Superintendent Agenda Only: Nothing at this time. Superintendent Agenda Dr. Manno presented and recommended approval of the report, along with the addendum. On a motion by Kathleen Burgess and seconded by Paula Lee the Board approved the report. Roll Call: Yes Christopher Baxter Yes Kathleen Burgess Yes John Ferry Absent Todd Flora Absent Leon Jones Abstain: IB1 Paula Lee Yes Robert Silcox Public Comments: Helen Scherer, BCSSSD, presented a poster board of the BCSSSD Senior Prom. James Brand, BCSSSD, showed bags and Tshirts that were printed by BCIT Print Shop, for students who are attending the Senior Hershey Park Trip. May 26, 2016 Page 2 Dr. Manno: During our last BoE meeting, concern was expressed regarding the issue of tax deductions from supplemental pay. This issue came to light because the union requested a reduction in the amount withheld from supplemental checks. Extra pay pursuant to the Teacher’s contract is paid by the District to employees via separate checks. Upon receipt of the request for reduced deductions, per customary and responsible practice, we consulted with our district auditor. Pursuant to the auditor, we were advised that IRS regulations require 25% to be withheld from supplemental checks for IRS income tax. A key issue is that extra pay for BCIT teachers is required by the contract to be paid in separate checks. According to the Board’s auditor, if extra pay is issued in separate checks, then it is subject to the 25% required withholding. The BCSS teacher contract does not require separate checks for supplemental pay. When supplemental pay is included in a regular paycheck, then it is subject to the employee’s W4 withholding. The method of payment, separate checks vs. inclusion in regular pay, is certainly a reasonable topic for negotiations. Cynthia Adams, BCIT EA President: Expressed dismay with 25% tax rate and questions why activities conducted during the school day ie: extra block, stipends are not exempt from this rate. Commented on negotiation process and how it has not been moving forward as they had anticipated. Stated that documentation was not provided in a timely manner by the Board and had to cancel June’s meeting. Hopefully both parties will be able to start the process. President Silcox: The Board of Education is governed by State and Federal statute and independent auditors are responsible to insure the district is in compliance and it is the goal of this BoE to stay and remain in compliance. Dave Finn, BCIT EA Vice President: Request that the Board look into exploring Section B of the 25% tax. Cortney Amen, BCIT Vice President: Voiced concern that the staff is not willing to take positions of club activities due to these new restrictions and SOP’s. States that the freshmen at Medford Campus have had no fundraising opportunities. Leah Allen, BCIT Teacher: Questioned status of her former Enterprise Account Funds. Voiced concerns about having to find vendors in the state of New Jersey to do business with. She stated concern of not receiving responses back from her building administration regarding status of her supply orders or lack thereof. Board Comments: Kathy Burgess: Stated she looks forward to resolving these issues. Complemented the escort students for Read Across America. Wished everyone a wonderful Memorial Day. Paula Lee: The prom and REad Across America were outstanding events it is great visiting the schools at the end of the year. Looking forward to the graduation activities. May 26, 2016 Page 3 John Ferry: Thank you for voicing your concerns, enjoy your holiday. President Silcox: The BoE doesn’t take these concerns lightly, we have rules and regulations to follow, we are a County Institution and it is our obligation to insure we are incompliance with the law. Congratulations to Dr. Christopher Nagy as new Superintendent of Schools. Adjournment Since there was no further business, President Silcox asked for a motion to adjourn. On a motion by Kathleen Burgess and second by Paula Lee the Board adjourned at 6:15 p.m. with the next Special meeting to be the on June 20, 2016, at Rutgers Media Center at 5:30 p.m. Roll Call: Yes Christopher Baxter Yes Kathleen Burgess Yes John Ferry Absent Todd Flora Absent Leon Jones Yes Paula Lee Yes Robert Silcox Respectfully Submitted, Theresa L. Margiotta Board Secretary/School Business Administrator May 26, 2016 Page 4 I. PERSONNEL Burlington County Special Services School District/Burlington County Institute of Technology A. Burlington County Special Services School District 1. Reappointments 20162017 School Year Certified Personnel Oswald, Eric Teacher $69,389 Teacher Assistant Personnel Armstrong, Theresa $25,492 Carlson, Wendy $33,706 Artale, Cynthia $33,714 Cavaliero, Michael $23,312 Artale, Daniel $25,652 Chandler, Teresa $30,057 Austin, Russell $27,258 Colona, John $26,627 Balderman, Margaret $24,552 Craw, Heather $20,850 Barnes, Patricia $36,206 Cronin, Sara $22,681 Bennett, Henrietta $36,206 Crosby, Deborah $27,101 Bergman, Aimee $15,721 Cummings, Brianna $21,258 Black, Linda $29,457 Cummings, Bryan $28,527 Blumenfeld, Jeremy $25,782 Cunnane, Lori $27,908 Bodden, Yolanda $30,041 Daly, Emily $24,493 BonneAnnee, Mona $31,398 Danastasio, Mary $24,104 Boggs, Janine $24,104 Davis, Chenita $23,158 Boone, Karmen $34,956 Davis, Zaira $25,447 Boyle, Brian $24,439 DavisPatterson, Rietta $39,687 Briggs, Donna $60,055 Demarco, Joseph $38,834 Buono, Donna $24,352 Dennis, Joan $31,284 Buono, Zachary $14,810 Dirscherl, Brittany $23,769 Cabello, Donald $43,436 Dodrill, Lisa $23,551 Cadmus, Blake $25,447 Donahue, James A $23,633 Cadmus, Danielle $26,224 Dornisch, Lisa $25,782 Caffrey, Scott $33,936 Dover, Barbara $25,685 Cann, Michelle $36,286 Downs, Dawn $17,876 Cannuli, Lisa $25,017 Duckett, Tracy $23,769 Caporale, Antoinette $26,664 Duckworth, Teresa $23,769 May 26, 2016 Page 5 Ebert, Richard $22,965 Jack, Jennifer $24,781 Edmond, Keith $30,057 Jackson, Kim $30,057 Edmonds, Phyllis $24,781 Jones, Keith $23,769 Egan, Peggy $26,224 Jones, Madison $23,312 Eischen, Lorraine $29,999 Jordan,