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Board of Education SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 "CAUCUS MEETING" - BOARD OF EDUCATION THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 - 7:00 O'CLOCK P.M. GLOUCESTER CITY JR. SR. HIGH SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER Mr. Edward C. Hubbs, President, read the following statement: “This meeting is being held in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act. Notice of this meeting has been posted on the district website and published through written notice on the official school bulletin board at the Gloucester City Jr. Sr. High School Media Center and at Mary Ethel Costello School, and through written notice to the Gloucester City News, the Courier Post, and the Gloucester City Clerk”. Salute to the Flag. PRESIDING Mr. Hubbs, President ROLL CALL: Mr. Bennett Present Mrs. Bittmann Absent Mrs. Borger Present Mrs. Cohan Present Mr. Dolson Absent Mr. Hagan Present Mr. Johnson Present Mr. Marks Present Mr. Hubbs Present Ms. Farrow Absent Administration in Attendance Mr. Rafferty, Superintendent; Ms. McDonnell, Business Administrator; Board Solicitor; Administrators: Dr. Curry, Ms. Longer, Mr. Kenney, and Mrs. Kauffmann; Principals: Mr. O’Kane, Mrs. Kessler, and Mr. Gorman. PRESENTATION Mr. Robert Saunders of the Emergency Management Team reviewed the Papal Visit issues of travel, security, and logistics. PUBLIC SECTOR On the Motion of Mrs. Borger, seconded by Mr. Marks to go into Public Session. Motion approved unanimously by members present. 25692 SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 None brought before the Board. On the Motion of Mrs. Borger, seconded by Mr. Marks to close Public Session and return to regular meeting. Motion approved unanimously by members present. COMMITTEES Personnel: Mr. Johnson reported Policy/PR: Mrs. Cohan reported Property/Facilities: Mr. Marks reported Curriculum/Instr: Mrs. Cohan reported Finance: Mrs. Borger reported Discipline: Sick Bank: Negotiations: Mr. Hagan reported Shared Services Innovation: Food Services: Middle School: OLD BUSINESS None brought before the Board. NEW BUSINESS • SDA informed the district that there will be a beam signing at the New Middle School • Mr. Rafferty said the school opening went well, he complimented CSS Principal, Karen Kessler, for a skillful handling of a difficult job and he complimented the entire staff for good work. PUBLIC SECTOR On the Motion of Mrs. Borger, seconded by Mrs. Cohan to open the meeting for public participation. Motion was passed unanimously by members present. None brought before the Board. On the Motion of Mrs. Borger, seconded by Mrs. Cohan to close the meeting for public participation. Motion was passed unanimously by members present. 25693 SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 EXECUTIVE SESSION 8:00 pm Motion by Mrs. Borger seconded by Mr. Johnson to go into closed session for about 20 minutes to discuss personnel and legal issues, no action will be taken. Motion approved unanimously by members present. AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE SESSION WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 allows for a Public Body to go into closed session during a Public Meeting, and WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Gloucester City School District has deemed it necessary to go into closed session to discuss certain matters which are exempted from the Public; and WHEREAS, the regular meeting of this Board of Education will reconvene at the conclusion of closed session, at approximately 8:25 pm this evening. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Gloucester City School District will go into closed session for the following reason(s) as outlined in N.J.S.A. 10:4-12: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby declares that its discussion of the aforementioned subject(s) may be made public at a time when the Board Attorney advises the Board of Education that the disclosure of the discussion will not detrimentally affect any right, interest or duty of the School District or any other entity with respect to said discussion. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education, for the aforementioned reasons, hereby declares that the public is excluded from the portion of the meeting during which the above discussion shall take place and hereby directs the Board Secretary to take the appropriate action to effectuate the terms of this resolution. I, Margaret McDonnell, Board Secretary do hereby certify the above to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Gloucester City Board of Education at their meeting held on September 3, 2015. 8:25 pm Motion by Mr. Hagan seconded by Mr. Johnson to close executive session and return to public session. Motion approved unanimously by members present. ROLL CALL: Mr. Bennett Present Mrs. Bittmann Absent Mrs. Borger Present Mrs. Cohan Present Mr. Dolson Absent Mr. Hagan Present Mr. Johnson Present Mr. Marks Present 25694 SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 Mr. Hubbs Present Ms. Farrow Absent ADJOURNMENT TIME: 8:30 PM This meeting was adjourned on the Motion of Mrs. Borger, seconded by Mr. Johnson. Motion was passed unanimously by members present. _______________________________________ Margaret M. McDonnell, SECRETARY 25695 SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 "REGULAR MEETING" - BOARD OF EDUCATION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 - 7:00 O'CLOCK P.M. GLOUCESTER CITY JR. SR. HIGH SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER Mrs. Jacqueline Borger, Vice-President, read the following statement: “This meeting is being held in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act. Notice of this meeting has been posted on the district website and published through written notice on the official school bulletin board at the Gloucester City Jr. Sr. High School Media Center and at Mary Ethel Costello School, and through written notice to the Gloucester City News, the Courier Post, and the Gloucester City Clerk”. Salute to the Flag. PRESIDING Mrs. Borger, Vice-President ROLL CALL: Mr. Bennett Present Mrs. Bittmann Present Mrs. Borger Present Mrs. Cohan Present Mr. Dolson Absent Mr. Hagan Absent Mr. Johnson Absent Mr. Marks Present Mr. Hubbs Absent Ms. Farrow Present Administration in Attendance Mr. Rafferty, Superintendent; Ms. McDonnell, Business Administrator; Board Solicitor; Administrators: Dr. Curry, Ms. Longer, Mr. Kenney, and Mrs. Kauffmann; Principals: Mr. O’Kane, Mrs. Kessler, and Mr. Gorman. PUBLIC SECTOR On the Motion of Mr. Marks, seconded by Mrs. Cohan to go into Public Session. Motion approved unanimously by members present. None brought before the Board. On the Motion of Mr. Marks, seconded by Mr. Bennett to close Public Session and return to regular meeting. Motion approved unanimously by members present. 25696 SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 COMMITTEES Personnel: Mrs. Bittmann reported Policy/PR: Mrs. Cohan reported Property/Facilities: Mr. Marks reported Curriculum/Instr: Mrs. Bittmann reported Finance: Mrs. Cohan reported Discipline: Sick Bank: Negotiations: Mrs. Bittmann reported Shared Services Mrs. Borger reported Innovation: Food Services: Middle School: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS On the Motion of Mrs. Cohan, seconded by Mr. Marks to approve and accept the following Board Minutes. Motion was passed unanimously by members present. 1. Move that the Board approve and accept the Board Minutes for August 11, 2015 Caucus and Regular Meeting August 11, 2015 Executive Meeting Upon the Superintendent’s recommendation, Motion by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mrs. Cohan, to approve the Administrative Reports for AUGUST 2015 Board of Education. Motion was passed unanimously by members present. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT Mission Statement: “The educational process of the Gloucester City Public School district is the embodiment of visionary leadership, involved community, and individual needs. It is characterized by a holistic approach, by technological innovation, and by the development of socially responsible citizens. All students in the Gloucester City School District will be able to demonstrate the skills as outlined in the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards. The students of the Gloucester City Schools will become contributing members of a changing economy and be prepared and committed to lifelong learning.” 25697 SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 Upon the Superintendent’s recommendation, Motion by Mrs. Cohan seconded by Mr. Marks to approve the following Student Action Items. RCV#1 6 votes yes, 4 members absent. Motion approved. BOE Date Student # Action Amount Effective Date 9/8/2015 1496931209 Terminate Archway Upper School $0.00 8/26/2015 9/8/2015 6915745445 Terminate Durand Academy $0.00 8/26/2015 Begin Contract with Archbishop Damiano 9/8/2015 9489380859 School $41,596.00 8/24/2015 9/8/2015 5900572945 Begin Contract with Archway Upper School $35,757.00 9/1/2015 9/8/2015 6566245107 DCF Regional School Cherry Hill $42.45 9/1/2015 9/8/2015 7242038800 Homebound Instruction $42.45 9/1/2015 Parent Request to Home School Student BOE Date Student # Effective 9/8/2015 3961726317 9/1/2015 Upon the Superintendent’s recommendation, Motion by Mr. Bennett seconded by Mr. Marks to approve the following Personnel Action Items. RCV#2 6 votes yes, 4 members absent. Board Members with abstentions. Motion approved. B. PERSONNEL BOE Date Last Name First Name Job Title Salary Stipend 9/8/2015 Francis Amy LDTC - replacing Gresko $ 87,486.00 $ 675.00 9/8/2015 Girelli Kyle Sub Custodian $ 11.00 hourly as needed 9/8/2015 Warner Jeff Sub Custodian $ 11.00 hourly as needed 25698 SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 9/8/2015 Myers Frank Sub Custodian $ 11.00 hourly as needed 9/8/2015 Cowgill Jr. Stephen Sub Custodian $ 11.00 hourly as needed 9/8/2015 Edwards Tracey Alternative Track IPP writing $ 29.35 hourly as needed Security - Homework Help hourly funded 9/8/2015 Dantonio Don Program-Mary Ethel Costello $ 12.25 through
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