Penns Grove - Carneys Point Regional School District 100 Iona Avenue Penns Grove Nj 08069 (856) 299-4250, Ext
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PENNS GROVE - CARNEYS POINT REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 100 IONA AVENUE PENNS GROVE NJ 08069 (856) 299-4250, EXT. 1111 July 20, 2020 This information is a brief overview of actions taken at the Board of Education meeting. These are not official minutes nor do they contain every detail of the meeting. 1. Approved the following minutes: a. June 8, 2020 – Executive Session and Regular Meeting b. June 22, 2020 – Executive Session c. July 13, 2020 – BOE Training 2. Approved the achievement of the 2019-2020 Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District Goals. 3. Approved the submission of the Student Safety Data System and HIB for the period ending June 30, 2020. 4. Approved the district’s Substance Abuse Prevention Program and Procedures for the 2020-2021 school year in accordance with Board Policy 5131.6, N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-16 and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-4 and 6. 5. Approved the Early College High School (ECHS) Project Plan for the 2020-2021 school year. 6. Approved to authorize the Superintendent and Director of Curriculum & Instruction to revise, update and develop appropriate guidelines and procedures in the coordination, supervision and implementation of the Title I, Title III, Homeless Student, Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities, and Student Enrollment and Registration programs, in accordance with the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and other applicable federal/state laws, NJDOE regulations/guidelines and board policies for the 2020-2021 school year. 7. Approved the Temporary Emergency Impact Aid Fiscal Monitoring Review Document for submission to the NJDOE as approved on July 13, 2020 by the Office of Fiscal & Data Services. 8. Approved the following Rowan University student to perform her Counseling Internship during the Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters (600 hours). Student Name Mentor Grade Dates Teacher/School Level/Content Ashley Luna Amy Lance Grades 1-3 9/1/20 – 5/21/21 9. Approved to allow children of Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District employee No. 81177479 to enroll in our district for the 2020-2021 school year as per Board policy #5118. 10. Approved to allow children of Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District employee No. 55093967 to enroll in our district for the 2020-2021 school year as per Board policy #5118. 11. Approved the Restart and Recovery Plan for the Penns Grove – Carneys Point Regional School District to be submitted to the New Jersey Department of Education. 12. Approved and/or ratify the following workshops/seminars: a. L. O’Brien (PGHS) to attend the Resiliency Team Training (Virtual) – 7/13 & 14/20 – No Cost to the Board b. J. Mangino (DW) to attend the COVID19 Seminar, Moorestown, NJ – 7/15/20 – No Cost to the Board c. M. Evernham (PGHS) to attend the Chemistry AP Summer Institute Online – 8/3-6/20; $550.00 d. D. Allgeier (PGHS) to attend the U.S. History AP Summer Institute, Camden County College – 8/3-6/20; $995.00 e. L. O’Brien (PGHS) to attend Equity in Action: Strengthening, Teaching, Leading and Learning in Unprecedented Times – Virtual Meeting – 8/4/2020 13. Approved the second reading to adopt Policy 6142.95, Instructional Program, Chromebooks. 14. Approved the second reading to adopt Policy 6142.96, Instructional Program, Laptop Acceptable Use. 15. Approved the first reading to adopt Policy 6171.35, Instructional Program, Education Stability/Transportation 16. Accepted and approved the following items: a. Board Secretary’s Report – May 2020 b. Reconciliation Report – May 2020 c. Budget Report and Transfers – May 2020 d. Cafeteria Report – May 2020 e. Payment of Bills 17. Approved use of the following nursing agencies as-needed in the 2020-21 school year to provide required nursing services. a. Aveanna Healthcare (formerly Epic Health Services, Inc.) b. The Wright Choice, LLC c. Bayada Nursing d. Ardor Health Solutions e. Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, Inc. Funding Source: Local Budget and IDEA 18. Approved the use of the following service providers during the 2020-2021 school year on an "as- need" basis. a. Salem County Special Services School District (SCSSSD). b. Gloucester County Special Services School District’s Center for Regional Educational Support Services (CRESS). c. Camden County Educational Services Commission: CST Services (including Non-English), Related Services, Special Education Staff d. Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission: CST Services (including Non- English), Related Services, Special Education Staff e. Burlington County Special Services School District (Educational Services Unit) f. Union County Educational Services Commission: CST Services g. Delta-T Group: CST Services, Related Services, Special Education Staff h. Kaleidoscope Family Solutions: CST Services, Related Services, Special Education Staff i. Staffing Plus, Inc.: CST Services, Related Services, Special Education Staff j. Educational Based Services (EBS): CST Services, Related Services k. Therapy Services of Delaware: Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy l. Maxim Healthcare Services: Nursing, CST Services, Related Services, Special Education Staffing m. Interactive Kids, LLC: Behavioral Consultation and Evaluation, Behavioral Analyst (BCBA and BCaBA), and ABA n. NeurAbilities Healthcare (The Center for Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Health (CNNH): Neurological Evaluation, Psychiatric Evaluation, Neuropsychiatric Evaluation, Neuropsychological Evaluation, Psychological Evaluation o. Technology for Education and Communication Consulting, Inc. (TECC): Assistive technology evaluations and speech therapy/consultation p. Professional Therapy Services, LLC q. General Healthcare Resources, Inc.:CST Services, Related Services, Nursing r. All Source Recruiting Group, Inc. (Ardor Health Solutions):CST Services, Related Services, Nursing s. Career Links: CST Services, Related Services, Nursing t. Dr. James Hewitt, Psychiatrist- Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation u. Krista M. Bey, Bilingual Consultant (Bilingual School Psychologist and Speech Therapist), Bilingual Psychological Evaluation (Spanish), Bilingual Psychological- Educational Evaluation (Spanish), Speech/Language Evaluation (Spanish) v. Partners in Learning, Inc., ABA Services, FBA, Autism Consultation w. Amazing Transformations, Behavioral Consultation and Evaluation, Behavioral Analyst (BCBA and BCaBA), and ABA x. Advancing Opportunities – Assistive Technology (AT) Evaluations, Support and Training y. REM Auditory Therapy Center, LLC z. Cumberland Therapy Services, LLC (d/b/a The Stepping Stones Group) aa. WLS Psychiatric Services bb. DivineMercy4Kids, LLC 19. Approved to accept the terms, conditions and general assurances of the Fiscal Year 2020 ESEA LEA Consolidated Formula Subgrant application in the amount of $1,652,033.00 (public, non-public and Title III consortium) for the purposes stated in the application for the 2020-2021 school year. 20. Approved the New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired to provide Level 1 services for the period of 9/1/20 to 6/30/21 to the following students: J.E. N.C. C.W. 21. Approved the maximum allowable cost for Independent Evaluations for the 2020-2021 school year. 22. Approved to adopt the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (N.J.S.I.A.A.) membership resolution that allows the Penns Grove High School to participate in approved interschool athletic programs for the 2020-2021 school year. 23. Approved the Cooperative Pricing Resolution of the Penns Grove - Carneys Point Regional Board of Education for the provision and performance of goods and services. 24. Approved to renew the affiliation agreement with Oldmans Township School for Pupil Transportation of students to the Pennsville Memorial High School in agreement with the Salem County Vocational & Technical High School, Route 7SS, in the amount of $20,020.00 for the 2019-2020 School year. 25. Approved to amend renewal contract to B.R. Williams Bus for 2020-2021 transportation routes for Bid # DSD1617. The route is for Delaware School for the Deaf. The amendment is for a 1:2 aid for students N.R. and A.B. at $50 per diem. 26. Approved the renewal of the Grant Anticipation Note dated July 9, 2020 in the amount of $7,158,000.00 with a maturity on July 9, 2021 bearing an interest rate of 2.0%, with a Net Interest Cost of 0.7226% awarded to BNY Mellon Capital Markets LLC. The Note was issued with a premium in the amount of $91,439.87, resulting in a net cost for the district of $51,720.13. 27. Approved Dr. Camille Z. Charles for 45 hours to commission a report on the sociological effect that severing the long-standing relationship between the Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District and Oldmans Township School District would have on the minority students that would be left in the district. Total amount: Not to exceed $20,000 28. Approved Brian E. Ferguson to be Interim School Business Administrator/Board Secretary for the period of July 20, 2020 to June 30, 2021 at the rate of $450 per day. 29. Approved employment to Shasharaa Blackshear to the position of Elementary Principal at the Lafayette/Pershing School. 30. Approved employment to Robin Henry to the position of Payroll/Benefits Coordinator (District- wide). 31. Approved employment to Adam Stokes to the position of World Languages Teacher at the Penns Grove High School effective September 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. 32. Approved employment to Kiona Fortune to the position of Language Arts Teacher at the Penns Grove Middle School effective September 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. 33. Approved