13241 October 9, 2018 BRIDGETON BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC ACTION MEETING October 9, 2018 The public action meeting of the Bridgeton Board of Education was called to order at 6:04 p.m. by Mr. Morgan. Board Members present were David Gonzalez, Ashlee Todd, Albert Morgan, Dulce Gomez, Angelia Edwards, Mary Peterson, Erica Mosley, Kenny SmithBey Jr. and Tyrone Williams. Also in attendance were Dr. Thomasina Jones, Superintendent, Dr. Robin Harden Daniels, Assistant Superintendent, Mrs. Nicole M. Albanese, School Business Administrator, Mr. Maurice Tyndell, Human Resources Director and Mr. Paul Kalac, Board Solicitor. Prayer was offered by Mr. Gonzalez.
1. OPENING ACTIVITIES/Mission Statement
Action: 1.7 RESOLUTIONS Motion by Ms. Edwards, second by Mr. Gonzalez approving the following Resolutions: 1. Solicit Competitive Contracts 2. Purchase through a National Cooperative Buy Board 3. Gov Deals 4. BSEA Motion carried, roll call vote was 9-0.
The Board solicitor explained the doctrine of necessity resolution to the board and the public. Mrs. Albanese read the resolution in its entirety to the public.
Action: 1.8 RESOLUTION Motion by Mr. Morgan, Second by Mrs. Peterson approving The Doctrine of Necessity Resolution. Motion carried, roll call vote was 6-2-1, with Ms. Edwards and Mr. SmithBey voting no and Mr. Williams abstaining.
13242 October 9, 2018 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION Action: 14.1 Approved Executive Session-6:25 pm Motion by Mr. Morgan, second by Mrs. Peterson approving the following Resolution for Executive Session: Whereas, Section 8 of the Open Public Meeting Act, Chapter 231 PL 1975, permits the exclusion of the public from a meeting in certain circumstances: and Whereas, this public body is of the opinion that such circumstances presently exist. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the City of Bridgeton, County of Cumberland, State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. The public shall be excluded from discussion of and action upon hereinafter specified subject matters. The nature of the subject matters to be discussed is: a. Update on BEA negotiations b. Update on ABA negotiations c. Update on Maintenance/Custodians negotiations d. Update on Arbitration regarding termination of non-certificated employee PCN 533 e. Resignation of non-certificated employee who reported a disqualifying offense PCN 2456 f. Discussion of non-certificated staff member PCN 2226 g. Ratification of Suspension of Certificated Staff PCN 925 h. Discussion of Board approved leaves PCN 2672 & 194 i. Status of Pending Litigations Case #’s 15EO03185H and 15EO03142E 2. It is anticipated at this time that the above stated subject matters will be made public when appropriate. 3. This Resolution will take effect immediately.
RETURN TO PUBLIC Motion by Mr. Williams second by Mrs. Peterson, approving the return to the public portion of the meeting at 8:03 pm. Motion carried, roll call was 9-0.
Motion by Mrs. Peterson, second by Mr. Gonzalez approving to rescind the Doctrine of Necessity. Motion carried, roll call vote was 9-0.
Action: 1.9 RESOLUTION Approved Resolution - Superintendent Contract Motion by Mr. SmithBey, second by Mrs. Peterson approving to table the resolution for the Superintendent’s contract. Motion carried, roll call vote 9-0.
13243 October 9, 2018 1.10 PRESENTATIONS – Dr. Jones presented the Bulldogs of the Month to the board. The criteria for the award was shared with the public. Each student received a plaque and incentives. Dr. Jones displayed a power point for the HIB Monthly Report. There were two HIB complaints from September; each case and the action taken were shared. The Board had no questions and made no changes to the recommendations.
1.11 APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Motion by Mr. SmithBey, second by Mr. Morgan approving September 2018 Regular Public Action & Executive Meeting Minutes. Motion carried, roll call vote was 8-1, with Ms. Edwards abstaining.
1.12 Committee Reports- Personnel committee – The committee approved a new position at QML for a Cafeteria Manager.
1.13 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Resolution: Motion Approved all consent agenda items. Motion by Mr. SmithBey, second by Mr. Gonzalez approving all consent agenda items. Removing item 6.1 (c) to non-consent Motion carried, roll call vote was 8-1, with Ms. Edwards abstaining.
2. APPROVAL OF TEXTBOOKS/MATERIALS/CURRICULUM Action (Consent): 2.1 Board Curriculum and Instruction Committee Approved Items Resolution: Approved the following Board Curriculum and Instruction Committee approved items. All items were approved by the Board Curriculum and Instruction Committee on Sept. 11, 2018: Curriculum for Approval: Grade K – English Language Arts – NJSLS 2016 Grade 1 – English Language Arts – NJSLS 2016 Grade 2 – English Language Arts – NJSLS 2016 Search for Conscience – Social Studies – Grades 11 and 12 – 2014 NJSLS Sign Language I – World Language – Grades 9 – 12 – 2014 NJSLS Media Literacy Journalism – (APEX)- Grades 9 – 12 - NJSLS – ELA - 2016
Action (Consent): 2.2 Approval of Committee Review of STEM Scopes Resolution: Approved the committee review of a potential new science program (STEM Scopes) to replace the current Fusion science series. The meeting will be held on November 1, 2018 in the Buckshutem Road Conference Center, from 8:30-11:30 AM.
13244 October 9, 2018 3. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Action (Consent): 3.1 National Alliance of Black School Educators Conference Resolution: Approved Veronica Boone-Gbesi, District Curriculum Supervisor, to attend the 46th Annual NABSE Conference on November 7 - 10, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. The theme of the Conference is Educate, Innovate and Elevate. Workshop strands include Teaching in Today's Classroom; Equity, Diversity & Inclusion; School Readiness; Innovative Leadership on the Move; and more. The cost of this overnight trip is $445.00 for conference registration, $400 for hotel accommodations for three nights and $100.00 for travel; Total: $945.00.
Action (Consent): 3.2 BHS School Data Experts 2018-19 Resolution: Approved BHS School Data Experts to meet monthly to create monthly data wall/walk for pertinent school data such as discipline rates, attendance rates, and course passing rates. The team will consist of (2) Supervisors and (2) Teachers. This action is listed in the NJ Annual School Plan for BHS. (2) Supervisors x 75 hours @ $31= $4,650 + FICA =$5,005.73 (2) Teachers x 75 hours @ $31= $4,650 + FICA =$5,005.73 Total =$10,011.45
Action (Consent): 3.3 Georgian Court University Social Work Internships Resolution: Approved Terri Langlois and Luz Cubi, students at CCC/Georgian Court University, to do their 400 hour internships in Social Work during the 2018-2019 school year (October 10, 2018 - May 31, 2019). Terri Langlois will be placed with Allison Gray, Cherry Street School Social Worker and Luz Cubi will be placed with Nicole Goodman, West Avenue School Social Worker.
Action (Consent): 3.4 Approval of Counseling Internship Resolution: Approved Ms. Brianna Smith (BHS Secretary) to complete a 600-hour counseling internship before and after her contractual hours. Ms. Smith will work 7:10am-8:00am M-F and 4:00pm-5:30pm M-F beginning October 10, 2018 and ending August 30, 2019 under the direct supervision of the BHS Guidance Supervisor. Ms. Smith will assist the BHS Guidance Supervisor from 7:10am-8:00am with scheduling and work in the Credit Completion program from 4:00pm-5:30pm counseling students. Ms. Smith will also work every other Saturday from 8:00am-12:00pm in the ExCEL program with Ms. Marie Keith counseling students. There is no cost to the district.
Action (Consent): 3.5 Studies on Single Audit and Yellow Book Resolution: Approved Mrs. Nicole Albanese, Business Administrator, to attend the Studies on Single Audit and Yellow Book in Voorhees, NJ on October 23, 2018. Registration fee of $249.00.
Action (Consent): 3.6 Guided Math Conference Resolution: Approved Mrs. Wendy Williams and Mrs. Erin Dagostino, teachers at Buckshutem Road School, to attend the Guided Math Conference in Piscataway, NJ on November 27 - 28, 2018. Registration Fee: $429.00 X 2 = $858.00
13245 October 9, 2018 Action (Consent): 3.7 University of the Arts Student 20-hour Observation Resolution: Approved Nicholas Cesario, a student at the School of Music, College of Performing Arts at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia to complete his 20-hour observation experience in the fall of 2018, with Lauren Nicosia, Music Teacher at West Avenue School.
Action (Consent): 3.8 Math Running Records in Action Resolution: Approved Math Running Records. In this mini-course, you will learn everything you need to know about effectively implementing Running Records through demonstrations and hands-on practice. You will also learn how to administer and analyze them, and how to use them for ongoing classroom assessments to focus your teaching of small group and individual students. The mini-course will be held at the Thomas C. Lane building, in Conference Room B, on October 19, 2018, from 8am - 12pm. Total cost of program: $99.00.
Action (Consent): 3.9 Guided Math Conference Resolution: Approved James Backman, K-8 Mathematics Supervisor, to attend the Guided Math Conference on November 27 - November 28, 2018 in Piscataway, NJ. Registration Fee: $429.00
Action (Consent): 3.10 12th Annual National SAM Conference Resolution: Approved Terrence Spencer, Cherry Street School Principal, and Rosemary Robinson, Cherry Street School Secretary, to attend the 12th Annual National School Administration Manager (SAM) Conference in Orlando, Florida on January 31 - February 2, 2019. Cost: $600.00 X 2 = $1,200.00
4. APPROVAL OF STUDENT PROGRAMS Action (Consent): 4.1 After School English Learners Academy Resolution: Approved the After School English Learners Academy. Seven teachers will provide Spanish and English academic and language afterschool support to students in Bilingual and mainstream in classes. There will be three clusters of students (K-2, 3-5 and 6-8). Program is slated to begin November 26, 2018 for 3 hours per week for 24 weeks. The estimated cost for the program will be $17,057 ($28/31 per hour X 7 teachers X 3 hours per week X 24 weeks = $14,544) + (FICA $1,113) + (Supplies $1,400) = $17,057).
Action (Consent): 4.2 BHS After School Credit Completion Program Resolution: Approved BHS After School Credit Completion Program for BHS Students facing Credit loss due to first-semester absenteeism. The program runs from January 28, 2019 - June 11, 2019, four days a week, three hours a day from 2:30-5:30 PM. This program's objectives are: to ensure that students complete homework, online coursework, and make use of subject appropriate tutors. This particular program seeks the help of attendance officers to support student attendance, time on task, and real-time parent communications. One attendance officer and one teacher will work for 3 hours each day Monday through Thursday. A substitute attendance officer and teacher will be used as needed. (1) Teacher @$31.00 x 12 hrs. x 17 weeks = $6,324.00 (Not to exceed this amount) (1) Teacher Substitute as needed (1) Attendance Officer @ $36.09 x 17 weeks = $7,362.36 (Not to exceed this amount) (1) Attendance Officer Substitute as needed
13246 October 9, 2018 Action (Consent): 4.3 BHS Financial Aid Night Resolution: Approved Bridgeton High School Financial Aid Workshop for Senior Parents on Monday, October 22, 2018, from 6:00-8:00 PM in the Media Center. Our presenter is Maurice Thomas from HESAA in conjunction with CCC representative LaToya Gibbons. This event will allow parents to experience firsthand how to navigate the Department of Education website and to get familiarize with the FAFSA application process and the assistance needed to fill out their FAFSA application on site instead of at home. Parents will be able to ask any pertinent questions relating to the FAFSA application process, Federal grants available to students, scholarship considerations and federal student loans.
Action (Consent): 4.4 BHS Swedish Exchange Wawa Sub Fundraiser Resolution: Approved BHS Swedish Exchange Wawa Sub Fundraiser from November 1, 2018, through March 31, 2019, to sell Wawa sub tickets to support the Swedish Exchange program. The tickets will be sold at a price of $5.00 each. Committee members, teachers who previously participated in the exchange program, and this year's exchange participants will sell the tickets.
Action (Consent): 4.5 BHS National Art Honor Society Induction Ceremony Resolution: Approved the BHS chapter of the National Art Honor Society (NAHS) to hold its induction ceremony on October 25, 2018, from 6:00-8:30 PM in the Media Center at Bridgeton High School.
Action (Consent): 4.6 BHS Dance Residency - Mardel Dance Resolution: Approved the Fall semester BHS Dance Residency with Mardel Dance Inc., for grades 9-12. The residency will take place for 4 days total, taking place on the following dates: November 1-2, and November 29-30, 2018, beginning at 9:30am each. Services consist of $100 per day for travel times (4 days) = $400, and $800 for residency (4 two hour classes), total amount = $1,200. The residency will be funded by the Perkins grant.
Action (Consent): 4.7 BHS Hispanic Heritage Assembly Resolution: Approved BHS Hispanic Heritage Assemblies on Thursday, October 25, 2018, with a rain date of Friday, October 26, 2018. The Caribbean music presentation will illustrate the ethnic composition of the Caribbean Nations through its folklore music, portraying a positive image of racial and ethnic inclusion using as an example the musical genres and instruments of the races merged in the Caribbean—Harmony in Diversity. It is an expedition through the different regions in the Caribbean, an exploration of its music and instruments that demonstrates the fusion of the three races forming the Caribbean culture which represent the contributions made by the Native, European and African cultures.
Action (Consent): 4.8 BHS Gilder Lehman Institute's Hamilton Education Program Resolution: Approved Bridgeton High School and the Gilder Lehrman Institute’s Hamilton Education Program to enable 45 BHS Drama/Mock Trial students to attend a production of Hamilton at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City, NY on December 5, 2018, from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Upon completion of a document-based student project. Students will be granted tickets upon the completion of their project on a first-come, first served basis. $960 - Bus + $500 Tickets = $1,460.00
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Action (Consent): 4.9 BHS Red Cross Blood Drive Resolution: Approved Bridgeton High School to partner with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, in the Auditorium or Gymnasium from 8:00 am to 2:25 pm.
Action (Consent): 4.10 Books and Barbershops Initiative Resolution: Approved Bridgeton Public Schools to support the City of Bridgeton's Books and Barbershop Initiative by donating books to the barbershops during the 2018-2019 school year. Donated new and used books will be any books not picked up from the summer reading program and any books no longer used in the curriculum. The C&I Literacy Supervisors will oversee the process.
Action (Consent): 4.11 BPS Parent Literacy Workshops Resolution: Approved the Bridgeton Public Schools to hold three parent literacy nights for parents of students in Kindergarten through Grade three. Parents will be invited to attend to learn a variety of activities along with their child to improve reading capacity at home. Dates will be October 24,2018, October 25,2018, and November 28,2018 each beginning at 4pm through 6pm. Master teachers will be requested to assist during each workshop.
Name Position Hourly Rate Hours Total Margaret Morgan Master Teacher 34 2 68 Leah Taylor Master Teacher 31 2 62 Kristi Schoppe Master Teacher 31 2 62 Jessica Schwartzer Master Teacher 31 2 62 Holly Hughes Master Teacher 31 2 62 Teana Kelly Master Teacher 31 2 62 Kristi Lancaster Master Teacher 31 2 62 Mary Anne Keyes Master Teacher 31 2 62 Subtotal $440 Fica $33.66 Total $473.66
Action (Consent): 4.12 Broad Street School Anti-Bullying and Acceptance Assemblies Resolution: Approved Broad Street School Anti-Bullying and Acceptance Assemblies on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 from 1 PM - 2 PM for grades 6-8 and Wednesday, November 7, 2018 from 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM for grades 3-5. The Walnut Street Theatre will present two assemblies, one for Anti-Bullying (Gr. 3-5) and one for Acceptance and Inclusiveness (Gr. 6-8), to give students knowledge about bullying and what steps to take to result in a positive outcome. It will also give knowledge to our upper grade students on what it means to be an individual but still show acceptance to others around them as well as including peers that may be different from them.
13248 October 9, 2018 Action (Consent): 4.13 Broad Street School Extended Day Program Resolution: Approved the following extended day program: Newcomers Club – Grades 6-8, 10 Students October 15, 2018 – June 5, 2019 1 Advisor x 30 weeks x 2.5 hour/week Acct. Number: 15-421-100-100-00-03 Description/Purpose: Time for homework completion with teacher help; oral practice of English; low-level students small group work; reinforcement of skills taught in class
Action (Consent): 4.14 Buckshutem Road School Yojo "Ace Your PARCC" Show Resolution: Approved Buckshutem Road School Yojo "Ace Your PARCC" Show on Wednesday, April 10, 2018 at 1:45pm.
Action (Consent): 4.15 Cherry Street School CEZ 21st Century Program Holiday Showcase Resolution: Approved the Cherry Street School CEZ 21st Century Program Holiday Showcase to be held at BHS on December 13, 2018 from 3:30-8:30. During this time, rehearsals will be held along with the show and dinner for attendees afterward. All costs, including additional security from 5:30-8:30 will be funded through the CEZ 21st Century grant.
Action (Consent): 4.16 Cherry Street School Perfect Attendance Fundraiser Resolution: Approved a Perfect Attendance Healthy Snack Fundraiser at Cherry Street School from November 21, 2018 through May 31, 2019. All proceeds will be used to purchase T-Shirts for the Perfect Attendance Field Trip at the end of the school year. The purpose of the students wearing matching T-Shirts is to make it easier to identify Cherry Street School students from students at other schools. The balance of the proceeds will be used to purchase T-Shirts for 8th Grade Step-Up.
Action (Consent): 4.17 Cherry Street School Chat and Chew Resolution: Approved Cherry Street School Chat and Chew on December 11, 2018 and March 28, 2019 from 9:30-11:00 am. The Attendance Officer in conjunction with the Parent Liaison would host a brunch with the parents of students with 15 or more unexcused absences and/or lateness. The parents would participate in a workshop that demonstrates the effect truancy has on student achievement. During the workshop, parents will be asked to develop their own action plan to improve student achievement and how the school can help them achieve their goals.
Action (Consent): 4.18 Cherry Street School Steered Straight Assemblies Resolution: Approved Steered Straight Anti-Bullying Assemblies at Cherry Street School on December 5, 2018 for Grades 5-8 from 12:50-1:50 PM, and December 10, 2018 for Grades 2-4 from 9:00 10:00 AM, Grades K-1 from 10:15-11:15 AM. Each grade level assembly is age appropriate for that grade.
Action (Consent): 4.19 Cherry Street School Store Resolution: Approved Cherry Street School Store to begin November 29, 2018 and to be held every Thursday during the last 15 minutes of each of the three lunch periods. No food items will be sold. The School Store will be run by a teacher advisor and a few students. The school advisor will adhere to the district policy concerning the collection of sales tax. Proceeds will be used for student activities.
13249 October 9, 2018 Action (Consent): 4.20 Cumberland County College's Thanksgiving Adopt-A-Family Project 2018 Resolution: Approved participation in the 2018 Cumberland County College’s Thanksgiving Adopt-A-Family Project on November 20, 2018, pending funding. Six families in transition will receive a food package that contains items donated by Cumberland County College students and staff members. The Students in Transition Coordinator will select the families based upon need. There is no cost to the board.
Action (Consent): 4.21 Cumberland County College's Celebration of Lights Event 2018 Resolution: Approved participation in the 2018 Celebration of Lights sponsored by the Cumberland County College on December 12, 2018 from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Six students from Cherry Street School will visit the college to learn about winter holidays that are celebrated around the world. The students will receive holiday gifts donated by Cumberland County College students and staff members. The Students in Transition Coordinator and the Parent Liaison will select the students based upon need. There is no cost to the board
Action (Consent): 4.22 District Wide Title I and Title III Parent Information Session Resolution: Approved the district to hold the 2018-2019 NJDOE mandated Title I and Title III parent information session on October 25, 2018 from 5:30-7:00 PM at Indian Avenue School. Parents will learn about the State and district guidelines of both Title I and Title III and how their children benefit from each grant. Light refreshments will be served.
Action (Consent): 4.23 Dr. Geraldyn O. Foster Early Childhood Center Kindergarten Expo Resolution: Approved a date change to the previously approved Kindergarten Expo. The new date is May 22, 2019 from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. This event will be a joint effort between district preschool and kindergarten educators in order to highlight the kindergarten programs offered throughout the Bridgeton Public School district. The purpose of this event is to equip parents and students with the knowledge, information, and resources needed to best prepare for the transition from Pre-K-4 to Kindergarten. School, district and community organizations will be invited to showcase the programs and services offered during the summer and throughout the school year. This exhibition event will include an introductory presentation, interactive displays, information tables and kindergarten classroom tours. Refreshments will be served to our families. giveaways provided. An anticipated 450 people in attendance
Action (Consent): 4.24 Dr. Geraldyn O. Foster Early Childhood Center's Week of the Young Child Resolution: Approved a date change to the previously approved Week of the Young Child for Dr. Geraldyn O. Foster Childhood Center on April 10, 2019 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. This event will focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families, and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs. The focus for the event will be to enlighten parents about literacy, math and activities they can continue at home with their child which will also help to prepare students for kindergarten over the summer. Community members will be invited to read to students.
13250 October 9, 2018 Action (Consent): 4.25 Gloucester County Special Services Migrant Tutorial Extended Day Program Resolution: Approved the continuation of the Gloucester County Special Services Migrant Tutorial Extended Day Program for the 2018-2019 school year which is funded through the GCSSSD Migrant grants. The program will begin approx. October 10, 2018 through May 31, 2019 for students in grades Pk-12. The program will be held at various schools throughout the district. Through this collaborative agreement, the district will provide transportation and snacks as GCSSSD will fund the remainder of the program. GCSSSD will also park their recruiting van at the warehouse and assume responsibility for insurance.
Action (Consent): 4.26 Indian Avenue School Multi- Cultural Committee Healthy Snack Fundraiser Resolution: Approved Indian Avenue School Multi-Cultural Committee to sell healthy snacks to students and staff during lunch periods. Smart snacks are a great way to promote healthy snacking in our school. All proceeds will support Multi-Cultural school events.
Action (Consent): 4.27 Indian Avenue School Parent Information Night Resolution: Approved Indian Avenue School Parent Information Night on Thursday, October 25, 2018 from 6:00- 8:00 PM.This event is to connect those in need to services that will benefit the students, parents, and school community. Light refreshments will be served.
Action (Consent): 4.28 Ionic Lodge #40 of Free and Accepted Masons Coat Give Away 2018 Resolution: Approved participation in the Ionic Lodge #40 of the Free and Accepted Mason’s Coat Give-a-way Event on October 30, 2018. Lodge members will donate the coats to children and adults in the city of Bridgeton. Interested parties will go to the lodge to receive the coats. There is no cost to the board
Action (Consent): 4.29 Ionic Lodge#40 of Free and Accepted Masons Thanksgiving Food Package Project 2018 Resolution: Approved district participation in the Ionic Lodge # 40 of Free and Accepted Mason’s Thanksgiving Food Package Project on November 19, 2018. Fifteen families in transition will receive food packages that will contain items donated by the lodge members. The families will go to the lodge to receive the food packages. The Students in Transition Coordinator will select the families based upon need. There is no cost to the board.
Action (Consent): 4.30 New Jersey Motorsports Park Annual Coats for Kids Event Resolution: Approved participation in the New Jersey Motorsports Park Annual Coats for Kids Event on December 14, 2018, pending funding. Approximately 130 students in grades PK-4 through 8 will visit the New Jersey Motorsports Park and receive a new winter coat secured through community donations. The Students in Transition Coordinator, Parent Liaisons, Community Parental Involvement Specialists, and homeroom teachers will select the students based on need. There is no cost to the board.
13251 October 9, 2018 Action (Consent): 4.31 Pathways Student/Family Celebration of Reading Resolution: Approved the Pathways 21st CCLC program to hold a Celebration of Reading event on October 22, 2018 from 5:00-6:00 PM at Buckshutem Road School. This event will celebrate the importance of reading as well as present all Pathways students with the entire Diary of Wimpy Kid book series for the personal libraries. Parents will be given activities that they can do to help their students improve the reading levels as well as tips to actively engage in their child's reading. Food costs will be covered by Title I working in conjunction with district CPIS and Parent Liaisons.
Action (Consent): 4.32 Preschool Family Science Nights Resolution: Approved Preschool Family Science Nights at Dr. Geraldyn O. Foster Early Childhood Center and Quarter Mile Lane Preschool in partnership with Rowan University who will conduct a survey. (Attached) Preschool staff and Rowan University’s student teachers will facilitate a series of four Family Science Nights (listed below). All Bridgeton Public School’s preschoolers and their families will be invited to engage in the innovative, culturally responsive, research-based events. The high-tech and low-tech science experiences are designed to inspire interest in science and to prepare families to support children’s science learning in their everyday lives. Funds for the science materials will be provided by Rowan University. November 27, 2018, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM at GOFECC (new date) December 6, 2018, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM at QML (new date) February 26, 2019, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM at GOFECC April 2, 2019, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM at QML
Action (Consent): 4.33 Quarter Mile Lane School Extended Day Homework Club Resolution: Approved QML Extended Day Homework Club. Homework Club Grades 3 -4 November 14, 2018- May 31, 2019 3:00- 4:30 PM- 2 days a week 1 Advisor x 2.5 hrs. x 28 wks. POSITION SALARY/HR HOURS WEEKS TOTAL ACCT.# 1 Advisor $28 2.5 28 $1960 15-421-100-100-00-08
Action (Consent): 4.34 Quarter Mile Lane School Fitness Days with Bridgeton Police Officer’s Resolution: Approved Quarter Mile Lane School Fitness Days with Bridgeton Police Officer’s. Bridgeton Police officer’s will workout with students in grades 5-8 during fitness days. The goal is to help build a relationship between the community and officers. The dates and times will depend on the officer’s availability. The program will begin October 10, 2018 through May 31, 2019.
Action (Consent): 4.35 West Avenue School Holiday Party Wars Resolution: Approved West Avenue School to host Holiday Party Wars, a baking/cooking contest for students on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 6:30 PM. This year we are encouraging students to showcase their baking/cooking skills by submitting their favorite holiday dish. Individual categories will include beverages, appetizers and desserts. Students will create their dishes at home and transport them to the school for display and tasting the night of the event. Judges will consist of staff, parents, and community members. Small Tasting cups, plates, and utensils will be provided. Jessica Burk, ELA teacher will be in charge of this event.
13252 October 9, 2018 Action (Consent): 4.36 West Avenue School Career Day Resolution: Approved West Avenue School Career Day on October 25, 2018 for grades 5-8. This event is an important part of our students' education and can be a fun way to learn about jobs and careers. The students will dress as if they are going on a job interview. The committee will send notification to parents outlining the dress code guidelines.
5. APPROVAL OF FIELD TRIPS Action (Consent): 5.1 Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) Southern Regional Conference Resolution: Approved students from Bridgeton High School to compete at the DECA Regional Conference - Southern Division at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cherry Hill on January 8, 2019. Ten students and three chaperones will be attending the conference.
Action (Consent): 5.2 BHS Class of 2019 Senior Trip Resolution: Approved BHS Senior Trip 2019 to The Great Wolfe Lodge in Williamsburg, VA on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 - Friday, May 31, 2019. Students will be transported from BHS to The Great Wolfe Lodge in Williamsburg Virginia by motorcoach. Students will stay at the Great Wolfe Lodge for 2 nights. Activities include Baltimore Harbor, a movie, Busch Gardens, and Kings Dominion. Each Senior is responsible for the $500 cost of the trip. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in the cost. Any additional costs will be paid by fundraising for the Class of 2019.
Action (Consent): 5.3 District Eighth Grade End-of-year Trip to Hershey Park Resolution: Approved the District Eighth Grade end-of-year field trip to Hershey Park on May 31, 2019 for Broad, Buckshutem, Indian and West and on June 7, 2019 for Cherry Street and Quarter Mile Lane. A total of 375 students along with 43 chaperones will attend.
6. PERSONNEL ITEMS-Retirements, Resignations; Rescissions and Leaves of Absence Action (Consent): 6.1 Approval of Retirement Resolution: Approved the retirement of the following staff for the 2018-2019 school year. a. Approved the retirement of Ms. Elizabeth Shaffer from the position of Bus Driver at the Bank Street Annex, effective January 1, 2019. b. Approved the retirement of Mr. Milton Pierce from the position of Custodian at Broad Street School, effective February 1, 2019.
Action (Consent): 6.2 Ratification of Resignation Resolution: Ratified the following resignation for the 2018-2019 school year. A. Ratified the resignation of Ms. Chardonnay Goldsboro from the position of Bus Aide at Bank Street Annex, effective September 19, 2018. B. Ratified the resignation of Mr. Ryan Williams from the position of Crisis Intervention Specialist at Broad Street School, effective October 8, 2018.
Action (Consent): 6.3 Approval of Resignations Resolution: Approved the following resignation for the 2018-2019 school year. 1. Approved the resignation of Mr. Thomas Herman from the position of Guidance Counselor at West Avenue School, effective October 31, 2018 or sooner if a replacement is found. 13253 October 9, 2018 2. Approved the resignation of Mr. RaShun Stewart from the position of Guidance Counselor at Cherry Street School, effective November 23, 2018. 3. Approved the resignation of Ms. Gladys Quinones from the position of Attendance Officer at Buckshutem Road School, effective November 30, 2018.
Action (Consent): 6.4 Approval of Leaves of Absences Resolution: Approved Leaves of Absences for the 2018-2019 school year as follows: a. Approved request of Ms. Terra Dower, Guidance Counselor at BHS, for FMLA leave of absence, from October 18, 2018 until June 30, 2019, not to exceed 12 weeks, to be used on an intermittent basis. b. Approved request of Ms. Sheri Stone, Secretary at BHS, for FMLA/NJFLA leave of absence, from November 1, 2018 until September 28, 2019, not to exceed 12 weeks, to be used on an intermittent basis. c. Approved request of Ms. MaryAnne Gibson, LDT/C at Dr. Geraldyn O. Foster Early Childhood Center, for FMLA/NJFLA leave of absence, from October 14, 2018 until November 29, 2018, not to exceed 12 weeks, to be used on an intermittent basis. d. Approved request of Ms. Susanne Jones, LDT/C at Broad Street School, for FMLA/NJFLA leave of absence, from October 13, 2018 until October 12, 2019 not to exceed 12 weeks, to be used on an intermittent basis. e. Approved request of Ms. Mary Ellen Henry, Teacher at West Avenue School, for FMLA leave of absence, from October 10, 2018 until October 9, 2019 not to exceed 12 weeks, to be used on an intermittent basis. f. Approved request of Ms. Eleanor Burt, Bus Driver at Bank Street Annex, for FMLA leave of absence, from October 20, 2018 until April 18, 2019 not to exceed 12 weeks, to be used on an intermittent basis. g. Approved request of Ms. June Staffieri, Administrative Assistant at Thomas C. Lane, IV Administration Building, for FMLA/NJFLA leave of absence, with pay from November 1, 2018 until February 12, 2019. h. Approved request of Ms. Jessica Lucas, Teacher at Buckshutem Road School, for FMLA/NJFLA leave of absence, with pay from November 14, 2018 until December 18, 2018 and without pay from December 19, 2018 until March 31, 2019. This leave is subject to change. i. Approved request of Ms. Kaitlin Andres, Teacher at Dr. Geraldyn O. Foster Early Childhood Center, for FMLA/NJFLA leave of absence, with pay from October 9, 2018 until November 3, 2018 and without pay from November 4, 2018 until February 24, 2019. This leave is subject to change. j. Approved request of Ms. Brianna Smith, Secretary at BHS, for FMLA leave of absence, from October 26, 2018 until March 21, 2019, not to exceed 12 weeks, to be used on an intermittent basis. k. Approved request of Ms. Brenda Williams, Instructional Aide at Cherry Street School, for FMLA/NJFLA leave of absence, from November 2, 2018 until November 1, 2019, not to exceed 12 weeks, to be used on an intermittent basis. l. Approved request of Ms. Tara Snyder, Teacher at Dr. Geraldyn O. Foster Early Childhood Center, for FMLA/NJFLA leave of absence, with pay from November 15, 2018 until November 29, 2018(1/2) without pay from November 29, 2018(1/2) until May 19, 2019. 13254 October 9, 2018
Action (Consent): 6.5 Ratification of Leaves of Absences Resolution: Ratified Leaves of Absences for the 2018-2019 school year as follows: a. Ratified request of Ms. Nina D’Amato, Teacher at Broad Street School, for FMLA leave of absence, from October 7, 2018 until June 30, 2019, not to exceed 12 weeks, to be used on an intermittent basis. b. Ratified request of Ms. Marie McAllister, Bus Driver at Bank Street Annex, for FMLA leave of absence, with pay from September 4, 2018 until October 8, 2018. c. Ratified request of Ms. Lauren Nicosia, Teacher at West Avenue School, for FMLA leave of absence, with pay from September 10, 2018 until September 20, 2018.
7. CERTIFICATED STAFF Action (Consent): 7.1 Approval of Certificated Staff Resolution: Approved the following Certificated Staff for the 2018-2019 school year. a. Approved the appointment of Ms. Jenna Edelstein to the position of Dance Teacher at Bridgeton High School for the 2018-2019 school year, on Step 6 of the BEA BA Salary Guide, $54,827.00 prorated and pending negotiations, effective on a date to be determined. Account# 151401001010002. PCN# 764. b. Approved the appointment of Ms. Virginia Anne Feinstein to the position of Part-Time Art Teacher at ExCEL School for the 2018-2019 school year, on Step 0 of the BEA BA Salary Guide, $30,812.50 prorated and pending negotiations, effective on October 16, 2018. Account#111301001010073. PCN# 56. c. Approved the appointment of Mr. David Kroon to the position of Mathematics Teacher at Bridgeton High School for the 2018-2019 school year, on Step 6 of the BEA MA Salary Guide, $56,327.00 prorated and pending negotiations, effective on a date to be determined. Account# 151401001010002. PCN# 248.
Action (Consent): 7.2 Approval of Short-Term Contract Resolution: Approved a Short-Term Contract for the 2018-2019 school year. Approved the short-term contract for Mr. Samuel Welden to the position of JROTC Instructor at Bridgeton High School for the 2018-2019 school year, on Step 0 of the BEA BA Salary Guide, $49,300.00 prorated and pending negotiations, effective October 16, 2018, through on or before June 30, 2019. Account#114011001000002. PCN#3072.
Action (Consent): 7.3 Approval of After School Program Substitutes Resolution: Approved the following individuals as substitute teachers for the 2018-2019 after school programs. Name Title Pay Rate Heidi Dugan Substitute Teacher $31/hr Rosa Colon Substitute Teacher $31/hr Lindsey Garrison Substitute Teacher $28/hr Sonya Ahmad Substitute Teacher $28/hr
13255 October 9, 2018 Action (Consent): 7.4 Approval of Afterschool Visual and Performing Arts Curriculum Writing Staff Resolution: Approved Afterschool Visual and Performing Arts Curriculum Writing during after school hours to continue curriculum writing. The following teachers began updating the curriculum during the summer and will complete revisions mandated by new Visual and Performing Arts Standards. David Smith, Art Gr. K-5 Linda Rivera-Delgado, Art Gr. 6-8 Tara Sherman, Art II 9-12 Tara Sherman, Art III 9-12 Benjamin Gonzalez, Computer Art I 9-12 Matthew DiFilippo, Elem. Instrumental Gr. 4-8 Lauren Parsinitz, Elem. Instrumental Gr. 4-8 Stefan Schuc, Elem. Strings Gr. 4-8 Lauren Nicosia, Elem. Strings Gr. 4-8 Karen Johns, Mixed Chorus & Choir I, II, III, IV 9-12 Matthew Brenner, Band I, II, III, IV 9-12 Alexandra Rones, String Ensemble I, II, III, IV 9-12 Phillip Blandino, TV Journalism I-IV 9-12
Action (Consent): 7.5 Approval of Home Instruction Tutors Resolution: Approved Deborah Beattie and Elle Goga, Regular Education Teachers as Home Instruction Tutors, starting on 10/10/18 through 6/30/18 as needed at $28.00 an hour, as needed.
13256 October 9, 2018 Action (Consent): 7.6 Approval of Accountable Talk Professional Development Stipends Resolution: Approved Accountable Talk Professional Development Stipends – Nov. 1, 2018 - 4:00 – 6:00 Name Position Rate/per hr Hours Total Gheorghe Dooley Teacher $28 2 $56 Diantha Garry Teacher $28 2 $56
Cathryn Gilsky Teacher $28 2 $56 Lisa Heisroth Teacher $28 2 $56 Joel Howard Teacher $28 2 $56 Margaret Morgan Teacher $34 2 $68 Mary Ordille Teacher $28 2 $56
Peris Oribabor Teacher $31 2 $62
Nicole Pietronudo Teacher $28 2 $56
Maribeth Propert Teacher $28 2 $56
Andrew Riggins Teacher $28 2 $56
Denise Riley Teacher $31 2 $62
Desiree Schools Teacher $31 2 $62
Alicia Vagnarelli Teacher $28 2 $56
13257 October 9, 2018 Action (Consent): 7.7 Approval of Using Cognates to Enhance Instruction Professional Development Stipends
Resolution: Approved Using Cognates to Enhance Instruction Professional Development Stipends – Nov. 6, 2018 - 4:00 – 6:00
Name Position Rate/per hr Hours Total Veronica Alvarez Teacher $28 2 $56 Carla Burlingame Teacher $28 2 $56
Jennifer Carbone Teacher $28 2 $56 Kathleen Crescenzi Teacher $31 2 $62 Gheorghe Dooley Teacher $28 2 $56 Mary Jane Feaster Teacher $28 2 $56 Christina Gennaoui Teacher $28 2 $56
Cathryn Gilsky Teacher $28 2 $56
Joel Howard Teacher $28 2 $56
Amanda McCloskey Teacher $28 2 $56
Helen Morales Teacher $28 2 $56
Margaret Morgan Teacher $34 2 $68
Mary Ordille Teacher $28 2 $56
Nicole Pietronudo Teacher $28 2 $56
Erin Polo Teacher $28 2 $56
Maribeth Propert Teacher $28 2 $56
Denise Riley Teacher $31 2 $62
Desiree Schools Teacher $31 2 $62
Sandra Schwan Teacher $28 2 $56
Alicia Vagnarelli Teacher $28 2 $56 13258 October 9, 2018 Action (Consent): 7.8 Approval of 2018-2019 Debate Club Staff Resolution: Approved the following staff members as the 2018-2019 Debate Club staff. The program will begin approx. October 15, 2018 through April 30, 2019. The club will meet twice a week for 1.25 hours. The club will also travel to the Garden State Debate Club tournaments held 5 times during the school year. Pay Name Position Hours Weeks Total rate Shawn Teacher $31 2.5 24 $1860 Bridges Jillian Teacher $28 2.5 24 $1680 Maroney As Heidi Dugan Substitute teacher $31 needed Shawn Teacher for 5 trips $31 7 5 $1085 Bridges Jillian Teacher for 5 trips $28 7 5 $980 Maroney Substitute teacher for 5 As Heidi Dugan $31 trips needed Subtotal $5605 Fica $428.78 Total $6033.78
13259 October 9, 2018 Action (Consent): 7.9 Approval of Creating Powerful Objectives Professional Development Stipends Resolution: Approved Creating Powerful Objectives Professional Development Stipends – Oct. 29, 2018 –4:15 – 6:15 Name Position Rate/per hr Hours Total Veronica Alvarez Teacher $28 2 $56 Gina Buggy Teacher $28 2 $56
Carla Burlingame Teacher $28 2 $56 Jennifer Carbone Teacher $28 2 $56 Frank D’Errico Teacher $31 2 $62 Delores Diaz Teacher $31 2 $62 Gheorghe Dooley Teacher $28 2 $56
Norma Garcia Teacher $28 2 $56
Denise Goga Aide $20.77 2 $41.54
Elle Goga Teacher $28 2 $56
Shinese Harvey Teacher $31 2 $62
Lisa Heisroth Teacher $28 2 $56
Mary Henry Teacher $31 2 $62
Amanda McCloskey Teacher $28 2 $56
Helen Morales Teacher $28 2 $56
Mary Ordille Teacher $28 2 $56
Peris Oribabor Teacher $31 2 $62
Nicole Pietronudo Teacher $28 2 $56
Denise Riley Teacher $31 2 $62
Alicia Vagnarelli Teacher $28 2 $56
13260 October 9, 2018 Action (Consent): 7.10 BHS Wawa Program Staff Resolution: Approved the following BHS Wawa Program staff (previously approved) end date from October 31, 2018 to December 31, 2018. The 200 budgeted hours will remain the same and mileage until budget is expended. Additional time will be used to follow up on transfers from shore locations to inland locations and assisting with the successful retention of student worker employment. There will be no additional cost. Staff - Debra Moore, William Ziefle, William Waterman, Kristina Huilitt.
Action (Consent): 7.11 Broad Street School Extended Day Program Advisors Resolution: Approved Broad Street School Extended Day Program Advisors 2018-2019 listed below. 1) Reading Rangers Club – Grades 6, 15 Students Heather Camlin $31 x 33 weeks x 1 hour/week Acct. Number: 15-421-100-100-00-03 Total: $1023.00 2) PBSIS Club – Grades 5–8, 20 Students Ariel Broughton $28 x 33 weeks x 2 Hours/week Total: $1848.00 Christal Griner $28 x 33 weeks x 2 Hours/week Total: $1848.00 Acct. Number: 20-237-100-101-03-40 3) After School Detention – Grades K–8 Michael Haydak $28 x 35 Weeks x 2 Hours/Week Total: $1960.00 Linda Delgado Total: $980.00 $28 x 35 Weeks x 1 Hours/Week Acct. Number: 15-421-100-100-00-03 4) After School Detention – Grades K-8 Substitutes Rotate as Needed Heidi Dugan $31/hr Stanley Kryszcak $31/hr Ariel Broughton $28/hr Christal Griner $28/hr Acct. Number: 15-421-100-100-00-03
13261 October 9, 2018 5) Drill Team/Color Guard – Grades 6-8, 15–20 Students Maureen McCloud $28 x 33 Weeks x 1 Hour/week Total: $924.00 Acct. Number: 15-421-100-100-00-03 6) Broad Street Comic Book Club – Grades 6–8, 20 Students Douglas Enders $28 x 22 Weeks x 1 Hour/week Total: $616.00 Acct. Number: 15-421-100-100-00-03 8) Fourth Grade Fluency Fanatics – Grade 4, 15–20 students Lori Juhasz $28 x 20 Weeks x 1 Hour/week Total: $560.00 Courtney Villec $28 x 20 Weeks x 1 Hour/week Total: $560.00 Acct. Number: 15-421-100-100-03 9) 24 Math Club – Grade 4, 20+ students Alicia Vagnarelli $28 x 33 Weeks x 2 Hours/week Total: $1848.00 Christina Wroblewski $28 x 33 Weeks x 2 Hours/week Total: $1848.00 Supplies: 20 Boxes of 24 Game Cards Acct. Number: 15-421-100-100-03 Acct. Number: (for supplies) 15-190-100-610-00-03 10) Character Education Club – Grades 5–8, 15–20 students Elizabeth Beebe $28 x 1 Hour/week x 27 Weeks Total: $756.00 Jennifer Marshall $28 x 1 Hour/week x 27 Weeks Total: $756.00 Acct. Number: 15-421-100-100-03 11) Bilingual Enrichment Club – Grades 2 & 3, 20 students Leticia Carrasco $31 x 25 Weeks x 2 Hrs./week Total: $1550.00 Ivonne Ramos $28 x 25 Weeks x 2 Hrs./week Total: $1400.00 Acct. Number: 15-421-100-100-03
13262 October 9, 2018 12) Reading Rangers – Grade 4, 15–20 students Kimberly Jones $31 x 2 Hrs. /week x 25 Weeks Total: $1550.00 Jennifer Lane $28 x 2 Hrs. /week x 25 Weeks Total: $1400 Acct. Number: 15-421-100-100-03 13) Parent and Child Art Class – Grades 1-4, 15 students & 15 parents Dr. Anne Marie K. Pai $34 x 1 time a month x 5 months x 3 Hrs. /month (6:00–9:00 PM) Total: $510.00 Fabiana Taberna $28 x 1 time a month x 5 months x 3 Hrs. /month (6:00–9:00 PM) Total: $420.00 Acct. Number: 15-421-100-100-03 14) Good News Club – Grades K – 4, 20 students Amy Repp & Deborah Morgan Gonzalez 2 Advisor x 1 Day/week x 1 Hour/week x 12 Weeks (6 in Fall & 6 in Spring) Acct. Number: No expense to BOE; paid through church and the Bridge 15) Gifted & Talented Program - Grades K–8, Leah Taylor $31 x 33 Weeks x 4 Hrs. /week Total: $4092.00 Acct. Number: 15-421-100-101-16-03 Acct. Number: (Supplies) 15-421-100-610-16-03
13263 October 9, 2018 Action (Consent): 7.12 Buckshutem Road School Extended Day Program Staff Resolution: Approved the following Buckshutem Road School Extended Day Program Staff: Grade K/1 Enrichment – Kelly Oulahan, Teacher; Grade 1st/2nd Bilingual Enrichment – Sugeil Colon, Teacher; Grade 2 Enrichment – Amy Defeo, Teacher; Grade 3 Enrichment – Erica Wriggins, Teacher; Grade 3rd/4th Math Enrichment – Mary Ordille, Teacher, Grade 4 Enrichment – Gabrielle Enders, Teacher; Grade 5th/6th Enrichment – Maribeth Propert, Teacher; Grade 7/8 Math Enrichment – Veronica Shute, Teacher; Technology Club – Jeffery Hyson, Teacher; Detention – Kristen Peraset, Teacher; Substitute – Erin D’Agostino, Teacher; STEAM Club - Kristian Torchia, Teacher TEACHER SALARY/HR HOURS DAYS TOTAL Mary Ordille $28.00 .5 54 $756.00 20-237-100-101-06-40
$28.00 .5 54 $756.00 20-237-100-101-06-40 Sugeil Colon
$28.00 .5 54 $756.00 20-237-100-101-06-40 Gabrielle Enders
$31.00 .5 54 $837.00 20-237-100-101-06-40 Amy Defeo Kelly Oulahan $28.00 .5 54 $756.00 20-237-100-101-06-40
$31.00 .5 54 $837.00 20-237-100-101-06-40 Erica Wriggins EXTENDED DAY SUBSTITUTES TEACHER SALARY/HR HOURS DAYS TOTAL ACCT. # Erin D’Agostino $28.00 1.0 54 When needed 20-237-100-101-06-40 Grade 5-8 PARCC Club (Literacy/Math) TEACHER SALARY/HR HOURS DAYS TOTAL ACCT. # Maribeth Propert $28.00 1.0 54 $1,512.00 20-237-100-101-06-40 Veronica Shute $28.00 1.0 54 $1,512.00 20-237-100-101-06-40 24 CLUB TEACHER SALARY/HR HOURS DAYS TOTAL ACCT. # Jeannine Rinck $31.00 1.0 54 $1,674.00 20-237-100-101-06-40 STEAM Club TEACHER SALARY/HR HOURS DAYS TOTAL ACCT. # Kristian Torchia $28.00 1.0 81 $2,268.00 20-237-100-101-06-40 Detention Club TEACHER SALARY/HR HOURS DAYS TOTAL ACCT. # Kristen Peraset $28.00 1.0 81 $2,268.00 20-237-100-101-06-40 Technology Club TEACHER SALARY/HR HOURS DAYS TOTAL ACCT. # Jeffrey Hyson $28.00 1.0 54 $1,512.00 20-237-100-101-06-40
13264 October 9, 2018 Action (Consent): 7.13 Cherry Street School Extended Day Program Staff Resolution: Approved Cherry Street School's Extended Day Program Staff for the previously approved Extended Day Programs. Approved Cherry Street School's Extended Day Program Staff for the previously approved Extended Day Programs as listed. Sherman Denby Extended Day Coordinator $31 x 1/2hr/day x 3 days x 30 weeks = $1,395.00 Danielle Workman Afterschool Detention Grades K-8 $31 x 1hr/day x 1 day x 30 weeks = $930.00 Frank D'Errico Afterschool Detention Grades K-8 $31 x 1hr/day x 2 days x 30 weeks = $1,860.00 Rosa Colon Cooking with Science Grades 5-8 $31 x 1hr/day x 1 day x 30 weeks = $930.00 Mary Wilks Homework Club Grades 3-4 $28 x 1hr/day x 2 days x 30 weeks = $1,680.00 Khadijah Barnes Homework Club Grades 5-8 $31 x 1hr/day x 2 days x 30 weeks = $1,860.00 Lisa Heisroth Reading Club Grades 1-2 $28 x 1hr/day x 2 days x 30 weeks = $1,680.00 Shinese Harvey Gifted/Talented Enrichment Grades 3-8 $31 x 1hr/day x 1 day x 30 weeks = $930.00 Edward Fentress Substitute Teacher Grades K-8 $28 x 1hr/day x 3 days x 30 weeks As Needed Heather Zoyac Substitute Teacher Grades K-5 $28 x 1hr/day x 3 days x 30 weeks As Needed The following programs are funded through Title I. Total= $9975 +$763.09 fica =$10,738.09 Sherman Denby Extended Day Coordinator $31 x 1/2hr/day x 3 days x 30 weeks = $1,395.00 Cherise Wardwell Reading Readiness Grades 3-5 $28 x 1hr/day x 2 days x 30 weeks = $1,680.00 Maurice DeShields Reading Readiness Grades 6-8 $28 x 1hr/day x 2 days x 30 weeks = $1,680.00 13265 October 9, 2018 Danielle Workman Math Readiness Grades 3-5 $31 x 1hr/day x 2 days x 30 weeks = $1,860.00 Jessica Versage Math Readiness Grades 6-8 $28 x 1hr/day x 2 days x 30 weeks = $1,680.00 Lauren Clark Reading Club Grade K $28 x 1hr/day x 2 days x 30 weeks = $1,680.00 Action (Consent): 7.14 Indian Avenue School Advisors Resolution: Approved Advisors for Extended Day Programs and Extra Contracts as follows: Sterling Rainear Afterschool Detention $28/hr. 3.5 hrs./ week Francis Ferrara Bilingual Tutoring Club- Gr. 2 $28/hr. 1 hr./week Lisa Davis After School Detention $28/hr. 1.5 hrs./week Jacqueline Science Club $28/hr. 1.5 hrs./week Wraight Substitute for Extended Day Lindsay Garrison $28/hr. as needed Programs Michael Marino Newspaper Club $28/hr. 3 hrs./week Taja Board 24 Club $28/hr. 2hrs./week James Pierce Fitness Club $31/hr. 3 hrs./week Hilda Romero Bilingual Tutoring-Gr. 1 $28/hr. 1 hr./week
Laketta Habersham Grade 8 Class Advisor $267.50 Lisa Davis Grade 8 Class Co-Advisor $267.50 Jared Vena Science Fair Advisor $535.00 Taja Board National Junior Honor Society $535.00
13266 October 9, 2018 Action (Consent): 7.15 Indian Avenue School Advisors for Title I Extended Day Programs Resolution: Approved Indian Avenue School Advisors for Title I Extended Day programs. 2 hrs./week Suzanne Landau Homework Club-Gr.5-8 $31/hr. X 33 weeks=$2046.00 2.5 hrs./week Lori Jorgenson Homework Club Gr.2-4 $28/hr. X 33 weeks =$2310.00 2.5 hrs./week Mary Walther Readers Theater Club $28/hr. X 33 = $1155.00 2.5 hrs./week Heather Goraj Reader Theater Club $28/hr. X 33 weeks = $1155.00 Waleska IXL & Fast Math Club-Gr. 2- 2.5 hrs./week $28/hr. Alvarez 4 X 33 weeks =$2310.00 IXL & Fast Math Club- Gr. 2.5 hrs/week Peris Oribabor $31/hr. 5-8 X 33 weeks = $2557.00 2.5 hrs./week Tracey Cicchetti Imagine Math Club-Gr. 3-4 $28/hr. X 33 weeks =$2310.00 1.5 hrs. /week Jared Vena Homework Club-Gr. 5-8 $28/hr. X 33 weeks = $1386.00 Problem Solvers Club-Gr. 6- 1.5 hrs./week Lisa Davis $28/hr. 8 X 33 weeks = $1386.00
Action (Consent): 7.16 Pathways Teacher Adjustment of Hours Resolution: Approved the Pathways Teacher Adjustment of Hours in order to provide coverage for students at dismissal. To cover any additional days as needed. This is over the 36 weeks of programming. Hourly Previously Approved Adjusted Hours Adjusted Total Name Title Rate Hours TOTAL Pay Caroline Teacher $31/hr 4 9 10,004 Cornelius
Action (Consent): 7.17 Phonemic Awareness Professional Development Stipends Resolution: Approved Phonemic Awareness Professional Development Stipends – Oct. 17, 2018 -4:15 – 6:15 Name Position Rate/per hr Hours Total Lorraine Betancourt Teacher $28 2 $56 Gina Buggy Teacher $28 2 $56
Olga Carlson Teacher $28 2 $56 Caroline Cornelius Teacher $28 2 $56 Frank D’Errico Teacher $31 2 $62 Victoria Durham Teacher $31 2 $62 13267 October 9, 2018 Michelle Evans Teacher $28 2 $56
Norma Garcia Teacher $28 2 $56
Diantha Garry Teacher $28 2 $56
Christina Gennaoui Teacher $28 2 $56
Dominque Goldsborough Aide $20.77 2 $41.54
Kelly Holst Teacher $28 2 $56
Jamie Howell Teacher $28 2 $56
Liz Medina Teacher $28 2 $56
Jonathan Propert Teacher $28 2 $56
Amy Repp Teacher $28 2 $56
Denise Riley Teacher $31 2 $62
Sandra Schwan Teacher $28 2 $56
Mayeni Tlaseca-Perez Aide $20.77 2 $41.54
Erica Wriggins Teacher $31 2 $62
Action (Consent): 7.18 West Avenue School 2018-2019 Title I Extended Day Program Staff Resolution: Approved West Avenue School Title I Extended Programs Staff for the 2018-2019 school year. West Avenue Extended Title I Day Program October 2018 - May 2019 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Substitute Teachers Barbara Wilson $28.00 1.5 When Needed 20-237-100-100-07-40 Tom Herman $31.00 1.5 When Needed 20-237-100-100-07-40
13268 October 9, 2018 Action (Consent): 7.19 West Avenue School 2018-2019 Extended Day Program Staff Resolution: Approved West Avenue School Extended Day Program Staff for the 2018-2019 school year. West Avenue Extended Day Program October 2018 - May 2019 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM EXPRESSIVE DANCE TEACHER SALARY/HR DAYS TOTAL ACCT. HOURS # Andrea Davy- 15-421-100-100-00- $28.00 1.5 50 $2,100.00 Bradnock 07 EXTENDED DAY SUBSTITUTES ACCT. TEACHER SALARY/HR HOURS DAYS TOTAL #
15-421-100-100- Barbara Wilson $28.00 1.5 50 When needed 00-07 15-421-100-100- Thomas Herman $31.00 1.5 50 When needed 00-07 Grade 2 Enrichment ACCT. TEACHER SALARY/HR HOURS DAYS TOTAL #
20-237-100-101- Kathryn Hawkes $28.00 1.5 50 $2,100.00 07-81 24 CLUB TEACHER SALARY/HR HOURS DAYS TOTAL ACCT. # Debra 15-421-100-100- $31.00 1.5 50 $2,325.00 Kimble 00-07 PARCC ACCT. TEACHER SALARY/HR HOURS DAYS TOTAL #
Sandra Sanderlin $31.00 1.5 50 $2,325.00 20-237-100-101-07-81
13269 October 9, 2018 Action (Consent): 7.20 West Avenue School 2018-2019 Title I Extended Day Program Staff Resolution: Approved West Avenue School Title I Extended Day Programs Staff for the 2018- 2019 school year, effective October 10, 2019 - May 30, 2019 West Avenue Extended Day Program 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM ACCT. COORDINATOR SALARY/HR HOU DAYS TOTAL # RS
Amanda McCloskey $28.00 1.75 66 $2772.00 20-237-200-101-07-40 Minecraft Club 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM TEACHER SALARY/HR DAYS TOTAL HOURS ACCT.#
Erin Meeks $28.00 1.5 50 $2100.00 20-237-200-101-07-40 Extra Support Club OCTOBER 10, 2018 - May 30, 2019 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM TEACHER SALARY/HR DAYS TOTAL HOURS ACCT. #
$28.00 1.5 Lindsey Willett 50 $2100.00 20-237-100-101-07-40
Elouise Williams $28.00 1.5 50 $2,100.00 20-237-100-101-07-40 AIDE SALARY/HR HOURS DAYS TOTAL ACCT. # Beverly Heath $20.77 1.5 50 $1558.00 20-237-100-106-07-40 Barbara Wilson $21.30 1.5 50 $1597.50 20-237-100-106-07-40
8. NON-CERTIFICATED STAFF Action (Consent): 8.1 Approval of Non-Certificated Staff Resolution: Approved the following Non-Certificated Staff for the 2018-2019 school year. a. To approve the appointment of Ms. Blanche Eckeard to the position of Community Parental and Involvement Specialist for the 2018-2019 school year, at Dr. Geraldyn O. Foster Early Childhood Center at a salary of $42,000 prorated and pending negotiations, effective on October 16, 2018. Account# 202182001730001. PCN#654. b. To approve the appointment of Mr. Corey Imlay to the position of Night Custodian Supervisor at Bank Street Annex for the 2018-2019 school year, at a salary of $57,000.00 prorated and pending negotiations, effective on a date to be determined. Account# 110002621100023. PCN#932. c. To approve the appointment of Mr. Joseph Pierce to the position of Custodian at Bridgeton High School for the 2018-2019 school year, on Step 1 of the Custodian's Salary Guide, $24,898.00 prorated and pending negotiations, effective on October 16, 2018. Account# 110002621100023. PCN#76.
13270 October 9, 2018 d. To approve the appointment of Mr. Evi Roa Rivera to the position of Custodian at Bridgeton High School for the 2018-2019 school year, on Step 1 of the Custodian's Salary Guide, $24,898.00 prorated and pending negotiations, effective on October 16, 2018. Account# 110002621100023. PCN#906. e. To approve the appointment of Mr. Edward Santiago to the position of School Safety Officer at Bridgeton High School for the 2018-2019 school year, at a salary of $37,800.00 prorated and pending negotiation, effective on October 16, 2018. Account# 150002661100002. PCN# 2540. f. To approve the appointment of Ms. Lauren Halter to the position of Cook at Quarter Mile Lane School for the 2018-2019 school year, at a salary of $21.34 per hour, 7 hours per day, 186 days for a total of $27,784.68 prorated and pending negotiation, effective on October 16, 2018. Account# 600000000000001. PCN# 2628. g. To approve the appointment of Ms. Ivonne Ramos to the position of Attendance Officer at Indian Avenue School for the 2018-2019 school year, at a salary of $38,065.00 prorated and pending negotiations, effective on October 16, 2018. Account# 150002111710003. PCN#628.
Action (Consent): 8.2 Approval of BHS Afterschool Security Support Substitute Resolution: Approved Brian Murphy as a substitute on an as needed basis for the approved BHS After School Security Support Staff for the 2018-2019 after-school programs. Various after- school programs will be held Monday thru Thursday, (4) days a week starting September 17, 2018 - June 7, 2019, from 2:30 - 4:30 PM for approximately 29 weeks. 1 SSO and 1 substitute SSO (as needed) x $27.20 x 8 hours x 29 weeks = $6,310. Acct.#15-421- 100-101-01-02
Action (Consent): 8.3 Approval of Security Monitors for 2018-2019 Afterschool Programs Resolution: Approved the following security monitors for various 2018-2019 after school programs. Hours will be from 3:30 to 6pm Beginning October 10, 2018 through June 7, 2019 Name Position/School Hours Days Rate Total Account # Security Shana Sheppard 2.5 134 26.10 8,743.50 20-460-200-110-00-40 Monitor/Indian Ave Michael Security 2.5 134 26.10 8,743.50 20-460-200-110-00-40 Randolph Monitor/QML Security LaRe Cook 2.5 134 24.18 8,100.30 20-460-200-110-00-40 Monitor/Buckshutem Security Braheem Gunter 2.5 134 26.10 8,743.50 20-460-200-100-00-40 Monitor/West Ave Security Janise Watty- Monitor/Broad 2.5 134 25.12 8,415.20 20-460-200-110-00-40 Savage Street Security Monitor/ Nelson Pierce 2.5 134 26.10 8,743.50 11-000-266-110-03-01 Cherry Street Subtotal 51,489.50 Fica 3,939 Total $55,429
13271 October 9, 2018 9. MISCELLANEOUS STAFF ITEMS Action (Consent): 9.1 Approval of Professional Development Presenter Stipends Resolution: Approved Darlyne deHaan, Director of Curriculum for Science/Math and Barbara Wilchensky, Director of Curriculum LAL as presenters for the Afternoon Professional Development Sessions (Board Approved in September 2018) beginning October 10, 2018 through June 28, 2019 at the rate of $45.00 per hour for a maximum of 60 hours. (2 x $45 x 60 hrs = $5,400).
Action (Consent): 9.2 Approval of Technology Staff Extra Hours Resolution: Approved extra hours for the Technology Staff, as needed, from October 10, 2018 - June 30, 2019. Name Rate Benjamin Trenado $30.09 per hour Gregory Fink $29.23 per hour Armando Gomez $34.07 per hour James Boner $42.56 per hour Brian Randall $41.70 per hour Kenneth Murray $37.50 per hour
Action (Consent): 9.3 Approval of Boiler Operator Resolution: Approved the following staff as a Boiler Operator for the 2018-2019 school year. Name Rate Ronald Bowers $750.00
Action (Consent): 9.4 Approval of District Interpreters Resolution: Approved the following staff as a District Interpreters for the 2018-2019 school year. To approve the following staff as a District Interpreter for the 2018-2019 school year, at a rate of $18.00 per hour, effective October 10, 2018. Brianna Smith Wally Lamboy
13272 October 9, 2018 Action (Consent): 9.5 Approval of Student Interpreters Resolution: Approved the following Student Interpreters for the 2018-2019 school year. 1. Andrea Cruz Alavez 2. Rosa Vidanos 3. Jennifer Zuniga 4. Valeria Avila 5. Adriana Perez 6. Jensy Bueso Barahona 7. Yenifer Lopez Ramirez 8. Wendy Puig Gonzalez 9. Jair Hoyos 10. Litzy Romero Ramirez 11. Maryfer Garcia 12. Jazmin Tapia 13. Jennifer Lopez 14. Virgen Silva Mendez 15. Fernanda Lopez 16. Vianca Guzman Burgos 17. Jasmine Manzanares 18. Daniel Cruz 19. Karen Rivera 20. Melissa Hernandez-Reyes 21. Yarisvet Salas 22. Rubi Perez Cruz 23. Clara Cruz
Action (Consent): 9.6 Approval of Student Custodians Resolution: Approved the following student custodians for the 2018-2019 school year, effective October 10, 2018. STUDENT NAME
1. Edwin Beteta 2. Fidencio Cisneros 3. Jenifer Marin Miranda 4. Enrique Paz Gomez 5. Joshua Vitola 6. Angelita Rodriguez 7. Anthony Lucero 8. Miguel Baron Tapia 9. Aaliyah Griner 10. Heidy Perez
13273 October 9, 2018 Action (Consent): 9.7 Approval of QML Mentoring Club Advisor Rate Change Resolution: Approved Amy Stay, QML Mentoring Club Advisor for a rate change. Approved Amy Stay, QML Mentoring Club Advisor for a rate change from $28/hr. to $31/hr. MENTORING 5 - 8 AMY STAY T & TH 3:30 - 4:45 $31.00
Action (Consent): 9.8 Approval of Project Lead the Way Tutor Resolution: Approved James McShae as the Project Lead the Way Tutor for the 2018-2019 school year. Tutoring will begin October 10, 2018 to May 30, 2019 for 40 hours = $1240 FICA $95 Total=$1335
Action (Consent): 9.9 Ratification of Change of Salary Resolution: Ratified the change of salary for the 2018-2019 school year. Ratified the change of salary of previously appointed Ms. Jessica Schwartzer, Master Teacher at Indian Avenue School on September 18, 2018 from BEA MA Salary Guide, $61,957.00 pending negotiations and prorated to BEA MA+30 Salary Guide, $62,857.00 pending negotiations and prorated, effective October 1, 2018.
Action (Consent): 9.10 Approval of Change of Salary Resolution: Approved the change of salary for the following staff for the 2018-2019 school year, effective November 1, 2018. a. Approved the change of salary of Ms. Viviana Guzman, Pre-School Bilingual Teacher at Dr. Geraldyn O. Foster Early Childhood Center on Step 10 of the BEA BA Salary Guide, $60,457.00 to Step 10 of the BEA MA Salary Guide, $61,957.00 prorated and pending negotiations for the 2018-2019 school year, effective November 1, 2018. Account# 202181001010001. PCN#736. b. Approved the change of salary of Ms. Lisa Murphy, Preschool Teacher at Quarter Mile Lane School on Step 14 of the BEA BA Salary Guide, $71,357.00 to Step 14 of the BEA BA+30 Salary Guide, $72,057.00 prorated and pending negotiations for the 2018-2019 school year, effective November 1, 2018. Account#202181001010001. PCN#736.
Action (Consent): 9.11 Ratification of Staff Transfer Resolution: Ratified the following transfer for the 2018-2019 School Year. a. Ratified the following transfer for the 2018-2019 school year to be effective September 1, 2018, to accommodate the student transfer. Account# 20-218-100-101-00-01. Name: Current Position: New Position: Janice DePietro 1:1 Aide - Buck - PCN# 3057 Pre-School Aide - Dr. Geraldyn O. Foster Early Childhood Center - PCN# 2427 b. Ratified the following transfer for the 2018-2019 school year to be effective September 26, 2018, to accommodate ample coverage at the school. Account# 15-000-266-110-00-04. Name: Current Position: New Position: Mark Johnson School Safety Officer - BHS -PCN# 2540 School Safety Officer-Cherry - PCN#2418
Action (Consent): 9.12 Approval of Staff Transfer Resolution: Approved the following staff transfer for the 2018-2019 school year. Approved the following staff transfer for the 2018-2019 school year, effective October 10, 2018: Name: Monica Poland Position: Assistant Principal FROM: QML-Pre-school PCN# 3017 TO: Broad Street PCN#3073 Acct.# 150002401030003 13274 October 9, 2018
Action (Consent): 9.13 Ratification of Rescission Resolution: Ratified the rescission of appointment for the 2018-2019 school year. Ratified the rescission of appointment for Mr. Tyrone Williams, Student Custodian at Broad Street School, effective September 6, 2018. Ratified the rescission of extra contract for Ms. Dinesha Simpson, as Choreographer for Bridgeton High School Musical, effective September 26, 2018. Ratified the rescission of extra contract for Mr. Isaias Garza, as Head Teacher at ExCEL, effective September 25, 2018.
Action (Consent): 9.14 Ratification of Extra Contract Resolution: Ratified the extra contract for the 2018-2019 school year, effective September 25, 2018. Ratified Ms. Gloria Wilks as Head Teacher at ExCEL School for the 2018-2019 school year, effective September 25, 2018 at a rate of $1401 prorated.
10. FINANCIAL ITEMS Action (Consent): 10.1 Approval of Bill List Resolution: Approved the September bills to be paid as follows: 10 363,066.00 11 1,122,691.06 12 55,780.39 13 - 15 361,903.06 20 569,845.76 30 37,272.22 40 - 60 128,179.32 70 - Subtotal 2,638,737.81 DCRP 4,894.15 HEALTH 1,709,379.71 PAYROLL 5,793,547.00
Total 10,146,558.67
Action (Consent): 10.2 Approval Board Secretary's Certification Resolution: Approved the Board Secretary’s Monthly Certification of Budgetary Status for September. I certify that as of September 30, 2018, no major budgetary account or fund has been over-expended. Nicole M. Albanese, Board Secretary Date:
13275 October 9, 2018 Action (Consent): 10.3 Approval of Tuition Resolution: Approved the attached tuition list for out of district placements. Yearly Tuition amounts, tuition payments prorated. Millville Public Schools-Thunderbolt Academy Start Date # Tuition Account# 9/12/2018 16 $28,000.00 11-000-100-562-00-01 Pineland Learning Center Start Date # Tuition Account# 9/12/2018 30 $51,626.00 11-000-100-565-00-01
Action (Consent): 10.4 Approval of Certification of Major Account/Fund Status Resolution: Approved the Board of Education’s Monthly Certification of Major Account/Fund Status. We certify that as of September 30, 2018 after review of the secretary’s monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials that to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been over-expended and that sufficient funds are available for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Action (Consent): 10.5 Approval of Financial Reports Resolution: Approved the following Financial Reports. a. Approved September Treasurer’s Reports for the 2018-2019 school year. b. Approved the September Board Secretary’s Report for the 2018-2019 school year.
Action (Consent): 10.6 Approval of Bids and RFP's Resolution: Approved the following Bids and RFP's 1. Approved acceptance of Proposals for RFP 19-011 Leadership Training from Franklin Covey, only proposal received, 300 points: And Approved the recommendation to award to Franklin Covey, only proposal received. 7 Habits Signature $15,508.70; Membership $7,500.00. Account Number: 20-237-200-320-04-40 Title I 2. Approved acceptance of Proposals for RFP 19-007A Elementary Web Based Differentiated Literacy, From Achieve 3000, only proposal received, 279 of 300 points: And, Approved the recommendation to award to Achieve 3000, most advantageous to the district, cost and other factors considered. Account Number:20-250-100-610-01-40, $39,745.00. 3. Approved acceptance of Proposals for RFP 19-012A, Socratic Seminar, From Socratic Seminars International, LLC., Only proposal received, 286 out of 300 points: And, Approved the recommendation to award to Socratic Seminars International, LLC, most advantageous to the district, cost and other factors considered. Account Number