Regular Meeting, September 6, 2018 Sterling High School
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REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 STERLING HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 ****************************************** CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Board President, Mr. Paul Sims. FLAG SALUTE Mr. Sims led the Board and public in the flag salute. PUBLIC STATEMENT Public notice of this meeting pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act has been given by the Board Secretary on May 8, 2018 to the Courier Post and posted on the school’s bulletin board. Notice was also faxed to the Borough Clerks of Hi-Nella, Laurel Springs, Magnolia, Somerdale and Stratford. ROLL CALL Mr. Badey Present Mr. Carman Present Mrs. Condell Present Mr. Hiltner Present Mrs. Miller Present Mrs. Okeson-Brandt Present Mr. Radcliff Present Mr. Tolomeo Absent Mr. Sims Present OTHER ATTENDEES Mr. Mark Napoleon, Superintendent Ms. Joanne Augustine, B.A./Board Secretary Mr. Matt Sheehan, Principal Ms. Alicia Hoffmeyer, Board Solicitor – Comegno Law Group VISITOR’S COMMENTS The Board President called for visitor’s comments on Agenda Items at 7:03 p.m. There were no comments from visitors. MINUTES Motion by OKESON-BRANDT seconded by MILLER that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the following meeting: Regular Meeting June 21, 2018 Executive Meeting, June 21, 2018 Roll Call Vote: Badey, Carman, Condell, Hiltner, Miller, Okeson-Brandt, Radcliff, and Sims voting YES. MOTION CARRIED REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 SUPERINTENDENT’S Mr. Napoleon reported on the following items of general REPORT information: 1. Student Statistics for June, 2018: a. Enrollment: 953; a decrease of 3 from June, 2017; decrease of 2 from May, 2018 b. Homebound Instruction: 8; 10 in June 2017 c. Attendance, Tardiness, Suspensions % of Tardiness/ Suspensions Year Attend. Per Student Ext. Int. Total Per Student 2017-18 95.15 0.35 5 6 11 0.011 2016-17 96.0 0.30 2 5 7 0.007 2015-16 94.5 0.66 1 9 10 0.010 2014-15 96.27 0.43 1 14 21 0.021 2013-14 95.4 0.35 6 14 20 0.022 2012-13 95.5 0.41 7 14 21 0.022 2011-12 94.3 0.14 0 9 9 0.009 2010-11 92.8 0.13 3 5 8 0.008 2009-10 96.2 0.23 5 30 35 0.035 2008-09 94.1 0.25 6 21 27 0.026 2007-08 93.08 0.26 9 32 41 0.041 2006-07 95.55 0.32 16 26 42 0.042 2005-06 95.31 0.37 2 17 19 0.019 2004-05 96.34 0.30 11 9 20 0.021 2003-04 95.1 0.47 14 22 36 0.038 2002-03 95.8 0.49 13 13 26 0.028 2001-02 95.0 0.61 18 19 37 0.040 2000-01 94.8 0.45 18 28 46 0.053 2. Board Meeting Highlights from June 21st meeting enclosed. 3. Projected enrollment for 2018-2019 is 951 students: Grade 9 - 262 Grade 10 - 234 Grade 11 - 211 Grade 12 - 244 4. New Teacher Orientation was held on July 31st and August 27th – 30th. A copy of the agenda is attached. 5. Attached is a copy of the Agenda for the teacher in-service days on September 4th and 5th. 6. Back-to-School Night is scheduled for Thursday, September 13th. REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 7. An Information Packet about the opening of school was sent to parents/students, a copy of the packet is attached. 8. The Violence & Vandalism Report, Year End Suspension Report, and End of the Year Attendance Report for the 2017-2018 school year are attached. 9. The Faculty Professional Development Report and Class Coverage Report for the 2017-2018 school year are attached. 10. A copy of the Summer 2018 edition of the Sterling KnighLine Newsletter is attached. 11. Professional Day Follow-up forms from staff members attending workshops are attached. HUMAN RESOURCES Motion by CONDELL seconded by OKESON-BRANDT that the Board of Education approve the following Human Resources recommendations of the Superintendent. Roll Call Vote: Badey, Carman, Condell, Hiltner, Miller, Okeson-Brandt, Radcliff, and Sims voting YES. MOTION CARRIED NEW STERLING H.S. a. Approve the following new SHS staff members for 2018-2019: STAFF MEMBERS EDWARD BAYNES 1) Edward Baynes, Cherry Hill, NJ, MA LaSalle Univ., as a Full-time Mathematics Teacher @ $60,514, Step 4, on the MA salary scale effective September 1st, 2018, pending completion of necessary paperwork. NADIA KRAEMER 2) Nadia Kraemer, as a Full-time Ten-Month Secretary @ $34,267, Step 1, on the salary scale effective September 1, 2018, pending completion of necessary paperwork. JIM MCCULLOUGH b. Rescind the appointment of Jim McCullough as a ten-month Supervisor of Secondary Education for the 2018-2019 school year effective July 1, 2018. JIM MCCULLOUGH c. Approve Jim McCullough as a twelve-month Director of Secondary Education for the 2018-2019 school year at a salary of $98,000 effective July 1, 2018. MICHAEL CIANFRANI d. Accept the retirement/resignation, with regret, of Sterling High School staff member, Michael Cianfrani, effective August 25th, 2018. REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 LEAVE REPLACEMENT e. Approve the following individual as a Leave Replacement Substitute SUBSTITUTE ENGLISH English Teacher effective September 1st through on/before December 20th, TEACHER 2018 at a per diem rate based on Step 1 of the BA salary guide, pending completion of necessary paperwork. Rebecca Forcellini 2018 ESY REVISED f. Approve revising the hourly rate from $20 to $20.90 for the 2018 ESY HOURLY RATE Instructional/One-to-One Aides. JOANNE AUGUSTINE g. Approve the following NJASBO 2018-2019 In-Service Programs/Workshops for Business Administrator, Joanne Augustine, to attend on various dates in Mt. Laurel, NJ at a cost of $500 plus reimbursement for travel/mileage expenses in accordance with district policy/guidelines: Legislative and Legal Update – September 25th, 2018. ESSA & Submission of AudSum – October 30th, 2018. Capital Projects from Start to Finish & How they are Financed – December 4th, 2018. Accounting & Auditing Checkup – January 17th, 2019. Getting Ready for your 2019 Audit – April 9th, 2019. SARAH DIMARCO h. Approve the revised medical leave for staff member, Sarah DiMarco, effective September 1st – September 21st, 2018 utilizing paid sick days and an unpaid child rearing leave under FMLA/NJFLA effective September 24th through December 14th, 2018. COURSE APPROVAL/ i. Approve the following Applications for Course Approval/Tuition TUITION Reimbursement: REIMBURSEMENT Lauren Rossi – The Science of Nutrition, 3 cr. and Man’s Best Friend: The Biology & Behavior of Dogs, 3 cr. Thomas Edison Univ., Summer 2018. Clint Wiley – Coaching Methodologies, 3 cr., Sports Skills & Analysis 3cr., and Sports Sociology 3 cr. Univ. of Arkansas at Monticello, Fall 2018. REVISED JOB j. Approve the following Revised Job Descriptions: DESCRIPTIONS 1030 Assistant School Business Administrator 1660 Special Education/General Education Classroom Instructional Aide/One-to-One Aide 1790 Supervisor of Special Education REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 NEW JOB k. Approve the following New Job Descriptions: DESCRIPTIONS 1278 Director of Secondary Education 1672 Spring Musical Director 1673 Spring Musical Instrumental/Vocal 1741 Summer Vocal/Choir 1801 Vocal Music (Choir Director) MONICA DICIANO l. Approve a medical leave for staff member, Monica DiCiano, effective October 1st – 4th, 2018 utilizing paid sick days and an unpaid child rearing leave under FMLA/NJFLA effective October 5th, 2018 through January 21st, 2019. CHARLES KIERSZNOWSKI m. Approve adjusting the salary for staff member, Charles Kiersznowski, for the 2018-2019 school year from BA+15 (Step 2, $54,114) to MA (Step 2, $56,514). JOANNE AUGUSTINE n. Approve the 2018-2019 Employment Contract for School Business Administrator, Joanne Augustine. 6TH/7TH BLOCK/ o. Approve the following staff members to teach a 6th/7th block/portion PORTION OF 6TH/7TH of a 6th/7th block class during the 2018-2019 school year: BLOCK CLASS th th Name 6 /7 Block Class Term Stipend Dan Riley 1 Culinary Arts/Foods III Q2 & Q3 $8,000 Rosemary Dobbins 1 MD Science/Job Shadowing Sem. 2 $8,000 . Mimma Cammarata 1 AP Art History Sem. 2 $8,000 Emily Caracciolo ¼ Health I Mini 4 $2,000 Sharon Galt 1 Spanish I Sem. 2 $8,000 MATTHEW SHEEHAN p. Approve reimbursing Principal, Matthew Sheehan, Leaders to Leaders mentoring program fees in the amount of $1,000. ANTI-BULLYING q. Rescind the approval of Matt Sheehan as the Anti-Bullying Coordinator for COORDINATOR the 2018-2019 school year and approve Jim McCullough as the Anti- Bullying Coordinator for the 2018-2019 school year. DEBRA SUKINIK r. Authorize staff member, Debra Sukinik, to attend a Special Education Law Workshop on Tuesday, October 9th, 2018 in Mt. Laurel, NJ at a cost of $199 plus reimbursement for travel/mileage expenses in accordance with district polity/guidelines. ATHLETIC EVENT s. Approve all Sterling High School Staff and Administrators to STAFF work athletic events, as needed, during the 2018-2019 school year. REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 APPOINTMENTS t. Appoint the following individuals to the listed Interscholastic/ Intrascholastic positions for the 2018-2019 school year, pending completion of all necessary paperwork. Position Step Salary Dianna Whittaker Adjunct Asst. Fall Cheerleading 1 $2910 Dianna Whittaker Adjunct Asst. Winter Cheerleading 1 $2910 Alex Swallow Adjunct 7/8 Field Hockey Coach -- $1500 Tyron Potts Vol. Football Coaching Aide -- ---- Daniel Mazziotta Vol. Asst. Football Coach -- ---- Matt Macpherson Asst. Girls Volleyball Coach 5 $3592 Nicolette Leary Adjunct Asst. Girls’ Track Coach 2 $3815 William Conn Marching Band Assistant 3 $2227 Ed Baynes 7/8th Cross Country Coach -- $1500 Rob Atene Vol.