SOMERVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION 51 West Cliff Street Somerville, NJ 08876 AGENDA Tuesday, December 16, 2014 District Conference Room 7:00 p.m.
Mission Statement Somerville Schools provide the highest quality education through an environment that promotes individual excellence.
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II. FLAG SALUTE
III. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
IV. PUBLIC NOTICE Adequate Notice of this meeting in compliance with Chapter 231 of the Public Laws of 1975, entitled the "Open Public Meetings Act," has been provided by action of the Board of Education’s Organization/Workshop/Regular Meeting of January 7, 2014. Notice has been provided to the two newspapers circulated in the school district and a posted notice to this effect on the Board of Education building bulletin board, Administrative Headquarters, 51 West Cliff Street, Somerville, New Jersey.
V. PUBLIC COMMENT At this time, comment is invited on any matter related to agenda items. When permitted, public participation shall be governed by the following rules under Bylaw 0167: 1. A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by an announcement of his/her name, place of residence, and any other group affiliation, if appropriate; 2. Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to three minutes duration 3. No participant may speak more than once on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard; 4. All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer; no participant may address or question board members individually. 5. The presiding officer may: * Branchburg Vote Eligible + Subject to change as per the SEA contract negotiations 1 a. Interrupt, warn, or terminate a participant’s statement when the statement is too lengthy, abusive, obscene, or irrelevant; b. Request any individual to leave the meeting when that person does not observe reasonable decorum; c. Request the assistance of law enforcement officers in the removal of a disorderly person when that person’s conduct interferes with the orderly progress of the meeting; d. Call for a recess or an adjournment to another time when the lack of public decorum so interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting as to warrant such action; and e. Waive these rules when necessary for the protection of privacy or the efficient administration of the Board’s business.
VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the Minutes of the Board of Education Meetings as follows:
*November 25, 2014 Workshop/Regular Meeting
VII. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Audit Presentation Nisivoccia LLP Mrs. Valerie Dolan, School Auditor
* Acceptance/Filing of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2014 RESOLVED that the Board of Education accept and file the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2014.
* Acceptance/Filing of Auditor's Management Report on Administrative Findings Financial, Compliance and Performance For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2014. RESOLVED that the Board of Education accept and file the auditor’s Management Report Administrative Findings Financial, Compliance and Performance Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2014.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that there are no Corrective Action Recommendations listed in the Auditor’s Management Report.
* Branchburg Vote Eligible + Subject to change as per the SEA contract negotiations 2 Somerville High School Marching Band WHEREAS, the Somerville High School Marching Band completed their second undefeated season in the past five years;
WHEREAS, the Somerville High School Marching Band won the Yamaha Cup Championship at MetLife Stadium; and
WHEREAS, the Somerville High School Marching Band won special awards for best music, best overall effect, best visual, and best color guard.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Somerville Board of Education does hereby commend and congratulate Matthew Krempasky and the Somerville High School Marching Band for an outstanding year of performances.
Somerville High School FIRST Robotics Team
District Highlights Dr. Timothy J. Purnell, Superintendent of Schools
VIII.OLD BUSINESS
IX. NEW BUSINESS
It is recommended that Items 1 and 4 be moved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.
1. Donation to Van Derveer School RESOLVED that the Board of Education accept a donation in the amount of $1,950.00 from the Municipal Alliance Committee/Youth Services Commission to assist in funding the 2015 Girls on the Run Program at Van Derveer School.
2. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby acknowledges receipt of the monthly Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying confirmed and unconfirmed report cases 2014- 2015:1VDV, and 2014-2015:5SMS- NC.
3. Nonpublic Technology RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the attached New Jersey Nonpublic School Technology Initiative Program Order Forms from Immaculate Conception School. (Attachment NB-1)
4. IDEA Carryover * Branchburg Vote Eligible + Subject to change as per the SEA contract negotiations 3 RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve an Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for the Fiscal year 2015 and accept the following grant amounts: Preschool $16,165.00
It is recommended that Items 5* through 13* be moved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.
5* Approval of School Calendar 2015-2016 RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the enclosed school calendar for the 2015-2016 school year. (Attachment NB-2)
6* 2014-2015 NCLB Consolidated Amendment #1 RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the attached 2014-2015 NCLB Consolidated Amendment #1. (Attachment NB-3)
7* IDEA Carryover RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve an Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for the Fiscal year 2015 and accept the following grant amounts: Basic $273,834.00
8* Snow Removal Agreement with the Borough of Somerville RESOLVED that the Board of Education enter into the enclosed agreement with the Borough of Somerville to provide snow removal and salting services. This represents an increase of 1% over 2014. (Attachment NB-4)
9* Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby acknowledges receipt of the monthly Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying confirmed and unconfirmed report cases 2014- 2015:11SHS-A, 2014-2015:11SHS- NC-B, 2014-2015:12SHS-NC, and 2014-2015:13SHS-NC.
10* Somerville High School Student Request RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve a request from a Somerville High School student #1238753019 to complete her senior year at the high school since she moved out of Somerville.
11* WSCA State Contract WHEREAS, the Somerville Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the “Board”) has determined that it is necessary and advisable to purchase supplies and consumables for printers and computers pursuant to State Term Contract No. M-0483 (hereinafter referred to as the “supplies”); and
* Branchburg Vote Eligible + Subject to change as per the SEA contract negotiations 4 WHEREAS, the Board has solicited a quotation from State Contract vendor in accordance with the applicable Method of Operation; and
WHEREAS, Dell Marketing, LP (hereinafter referred to as “Dell”) submitted the most advantageous, price and other factors considered and the Board desires to acquire the supplies pursuant to State Term Contract No. M-0483 and State Contract No. 70256; and
WHEREAS, the School Business Administrator has documented that the supplies to be provided by Dell best meet the needs of the School District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby approves the purchase of supplies and consumables for printers and computers pursuant to State Term Contract No. M-0483 and State Contract No. 70256.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board President and the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary are hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
12* Field Trips RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the enclosed request for field trips. (Attachment NB-5)
13* Travel Expenditure Resolution WHEREAS, the Board of Education has determined that the school district travel expenditures for the attached programs are in compliance with State travel guidelines as established by the Department of the Treasury and within the guidelines established by the Federal Office of Management and Budget; except as superseded by conflicting provision of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes and in compliance with the district policy on travel; therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the attendance of the listed number of school board members and district employees at the attached training and informational programs, and the costs of attendance including all registration fees, and statutorily authorized travel expenditures, provided that such expenditures are within the annual maximum travel expenditure amount. (Attachment NB-6)
X. REPORT OF BOARD ITEMS
A. Student Board Member Report
* Branchburg Vote Eligible + Subject to change as per the SEA contract negotiations 5 Tayauna Moore-Baytops, Somerville High School/Branchburg Representative Christina Schuler, Somerville High School/Branchburg Representative
B. Finance Committee: Dennis Garot, Chairperson Kenneth Cornell, Member Al Kerestes, Member
It is recommended that Items 1 and 3 be moved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.
1. Acceptance of Monthly Reports RESOLVED that the Board of Education accept the monthly reports as listed below: (Attachment B-1) A. Middle School Fund (November) B. Van Derveer School Fund (September, October and November)
2. Bills Lists RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the payment of the following obligations of the School District: (Attachment B-2)
Van Derveer and Middle Schools Bills List Dated December 16, 2014 10 General Fund $ 53,077.33 20 Special Revenue Fund 307.84 30 Capital Projects Fund 15,456.71 TOTAL $ 69525.88
3. Payroll RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the payroll payments for the following dates:
DATE PAYROLL November 30, 2014 $525,561.40 (MS & VDV) December 15, 2014 $589,023.35(MS & VDV)
It is recommended that Items 4* through 8* be moved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.
4* Board Secretary's Financial Reports RESOLVED that the Board of Education accept the Board Secretary's Reports listed below:
A. Treasurer’s Report (November) (Attachment B-3) B. Secretary’s Report (November) (Attachment B-4) C. Investments(November) (Attachment B-5) * Branchburg Vote Eligible + Subject to change as per the SEA contract negotiations 6 D. Food Services (November) (Attachment B-6)
5* Acceptance of Monthly Reports RESOLVED that the Board of Education accept the monthly reports as listed below: (Attachment B-7)
A. High School Fund (November) B. Athletic/Extracurricular Fund (November)
6* Bills Lists RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the payment of the following obligations of the School District: (Attachment B-8)
Bill List Dated December 16, 2014 10 General Fund $ 812,213.29 20 Special Revenue Fund 325.00 30 Capital Projects Fund 62,632.78 60 Cafeteria Fund 40,327.00 TOTAL $ 915,498.07
7* Payroll RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the payroll payments for the following dates:
DATE PAYROLL November 30, 2014 $493,050.87 (ADMIN & HS) November 30, 2014 $ 14,030.84 (FICA) December 15, 2014 $530,798.08 (ADMIN & HS) December 15, 2014 $ 61,709.13 (FICA)
8* Line Item Transfers RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the enclosed November line item transfers. (Attachment B-9)
Certification of Major Account Status Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)(4), the Somerville Board of Education certifies that as of November 30, 2014 after review of the Board Secretary's and Treasurer's monthly financial reports and upon consultation with the appropriate officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been overexpended in violation of N.J.A.C 6A:23A- 16.10(c)(4) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year (Major accounts are Current Expense, Capital Projects and Debt Service)
C. Buildings and Grounds Committee: Kenneth Cornell, Chairperson Dennis Garot, Member * Branchburg Vote Eligible + Subject to change as per the SEA contract negotiations 7 Al Kerestes, Member
Facilities Report – December 2014 (Attachment C-1)
D. Athletics and Student Activities Committee: John Prudente, Chairperson Al Kerestes, Member Lucien Sergile, Member
1* Spectrum Alliance Club at Somerville High School RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the creation of a Spectrum Alliance Club at Somerville High School for the 2014-2015 school year.
E. Curriculum Committee: Norman Chin, Chairperson Dennis Garot, Member Daniel Puntillo, Member
F. Policy Committee: John Prudente, Chairperson Melissa Sadin, Member
1. Second Reading RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the following policies for a second reading: (Attachment C-2)
Van Derveer Elementary School School- Level Title I Parent Involvement Somerville Middle School School-Level Title I Parent Involvement P2415.04 Title I District-Wide Parental Involvement
G. Technology Committee: Norman Chin, Chairperson Kenneth Cornell, Member Al Kerestes, Member
Technology Report – December 2014 (Attachment C-3)
H. Borough Council/B.O.E. Liaison: Luc Sergile, Liaison
I. Somerset County Educational Services Commission: Daniel Puntillo, Liaison
J. New Jersey School Boards Association: Linda Olson, Delegate
* Branchburg Vote Eligible + Subject to change as per the SEA contract negotiations 8 K. Somerset County Association of Boards of Education: Melissa Sadin, Delegate
L. Security Committee: John Prudente, Chairperson Norman Chin, Member Kenneth Cornell, Member Al Kerestes, Member
XI. PERSONNEL
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RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve and/or accept the Superintendent of School’s recommendations as follows: (appointments and salaries contingent upon verified documentation)
1. To accept the resignation of Danielle Herrera from the position of cafeteria/playground aide at Van Derveer School effective November 21, 2014.
2. To rescind the appointment of Jennifer Gillen from the position of cafeteria/playground aide at Van Derveer School.
3. To approve the appointment of Rebecca Lyons, Middle Earth Staff member, to the position of volunteer lunch time mentor at Somerville Middle School for the 2014-2015 school year.
4. To approve a request for Claudia Falcomieri, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Education, to complete her one-two week classroom observation as an elementary student teacher in Van Derveer School from January 5, 2015 through January 16, 2015. She will be supervised by Stacey Tumminello, fourth grade teacher.
5. To approve a request Mary Kate Yessman, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Education, to complete her one-two week classroom observation as an elementary student teacher in Van Derveer School from January 7, 2015 through January 21, 2015. She will be supervised by Suzanne Hubschmitt, second grade teacher.
6. To accept the resignation of Caroline Vitale from the position of teacher of third grade effective December 17, 2014.
* Branchburg Vote Eligible + Subject to change as per the SEA contract negotiations 9 7. To approve the transfer of Doug Barist from an instructional assistant position at Somerville High School to an instructional assistant position at Van Derveer School
9-12 and Districtwide
RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve and/or accept the Superintendent of School’s recommendations as follows: (appointments and salaries contingent upon verified documentation)
8* To approve the appointment of the following staff members to the position of co-advisors of the newly-created Spectrum Alliance Club at Somerville High School for the 2014-2015 school year at no additional remuneration: Lisa Engel Danielle Zurawiecki
9* To approve the appointment of Scott Becker to the position of assistant wrestling coach at Somerville High School for the 2014-2015 school year at a stipend of $6,474.00+.
10* To approve the appointment of Barry Drill to the position of volunteer for the wrestling team at Somerville High School for the 2014-2015 school year.
11* To approve the following list of substitute teachers at the rate of $90.00 per diem: Robert Corio Kendall Deck Nicole Lewis Peter Wright
12* To approve the enclosed curriculum stipends 9-12. (Attachment P-1)
13* To approve the transfer of Maureen Navatta from an instructional assistant position at Van Derveer School to an instructional assistant position at Somerville High School.
XII. HEARING OF THE PUBLIC REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS At this time, comment is invited on any matter related to the school district. When permitted, public participation shall be governed by the following rules under Bylaw 0167: 1. A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by * Branchburg Vote Eligible + Subject to change as per the SEA contract negotiations 10 an announcement of his/her name, place of residence, and any other group affiliation, if appropriate; 2. Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to three minutes duration 3. No participant may speak more than once on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard; 4. All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer; no participant may address or question board members individually. 5. The presiding officer may: a. Interrupt, warn, or terminate a participant’s statement when the statement is too lengthy, abusive, obscene, or irrelevant; b. Request any individual to leave the meeting when that person does not observe reasonable decorum; c. Request the assistance of law enforcement officers in the removal of a disorderly person when that person’s conduct interferes with the orderly progress of the meeting; d. Call for a recess or an adjournment to another time when the lack of public decorum so interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting as to warrant such action; and e. Waive these rules when necessary for the protection of privacy or the efficient administration of the Board’s business.
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLVED that the Board of Education move to recess into executive session to discuss SEA negotiations and student matters. The minutes of the executive session, to the extent permitted by law, will be made available to the public once the issues are resolved, subject to confidentiality requirements. RESOLVED that the Board of Education move to return to public session.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
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