BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS BRIDGETON, NEW JERSEY
BOARD OF EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION BUILDING REGULAR AGENDA SESSION 41 Bank Street November 10, 2015 @ 6:00 PM Bridgeton, NJ 08302
AGENDA
1. OPENING ACTIVITIES/MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the Bridgeton Public School District is to provide multiple pathways for all students to attain the Common Core State Standards and meet the needs of our diverse student population. All students will be provided with the opportunity and resources to succeed through the creation of state-of-the-art safe learning environments which will ultimately enable all students to graduate from high school and become productive members of a global community.
1.1 CALL TO ORDER of meeting by the President
1.2 PRAYER
1.3 FLAG SALUTE
1.4 ROLL CALL by the School Business Administrator
1.5 OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT The New Jersey Open Public Meeting Law was enacted to insure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of the public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is discussed or acted upon. Bridgeton Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time and place thereof posted on the bulletin board in the lobby of the Bank Street Administration Building and mailed to the City Clerk of Bridgeton, South Jersey News, Bridgeton, The Press of Atlantic City, Pleasantville and Radio Station WSNJ, Bridgeton on May 13, 2015.
1.6 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
1.7 RESOLUTIONS – Cooperative Pricing Agreement
1.8 PRESENTATIONS – Bulldogs of the Month – Dr. Jones Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report – Dr. Jones Remind Program Presentation – Mr. Alix Silva
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1.9 APPROVAL OF MINUTES To approve the following minutes: Regular Public Action Meeting October 13, 2015
*CONSENT AGENDA 2. TEXTBOOKS; PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT; STUDENT PROGRAMS *2.1 Approval of Revised Report Cards, Learning Ally Membership *2.2 Approval of Professional Development *2.3 Approval of Student Programs *2.4 Approval of Staff Survey
3. STUDENT ACTIVITIES *3.1 Approval of Field Trips - None
4. PERSONNEL ITEMS 4.1 Retirements, Resignations; Rescissions and Leaves of Absence *4.1.1 Approval of Resignation of Certificated Staff *4.1.2 Ratification of Leaves of Absences of Certificated Staff *4.1.3 Approval of Leaves of Absences of Non-Certificated Staff *4.1.4 Ratification of Leaves of Absences of Non-Certificated Staff
4.2 Certificated Staff *4.2.1 Approval of Appointments of Certificated Staff *4.2.2 Approval of Professional Development
4.3 Non-Certificated Staff *4.3.1 Approval of Appointments of Non-Certificated Staff
4.4 Miscellaneous Staff Items *4.4.1 Approval of Substitutes for the 2015-2016 School Year *4.4.2 Approval of Staff for Breakfast 2015-2016 School Year *4.4.3 Approval of Super Saturday Rate Correction *4.4.4 Approval of Staff for Curriculum Writing for 2015-2016 *4.4.5 Approval of Staff for Extended Day Programs 2015-2016 *4.4.6 Approval of Staff for Family Community Involvement Grant *4.4.7 Approval of Saturday School Online Remediation Rate Correction *4.4.8 Approval of Extra Contract Rate Correction *4.4.9 Ratification of Resignation of Breakfast Program 2015-2016 *4.4.10 Ratification of Resignation of Extended Day Programs *4.4.11 Approval of Rescissions of Extra Contracts
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*4.4.12 Approval of Extra Contracts for 2015-2016 School Year *4.4.13 Approval of Student Custodians *4.4.14 Approval of Home Instructor for 2015-2016 School Year
5. FINANCIAL ITEMS *5.1.1 Approval of Bills *5.1.2 Approval of Financial Reports *5.1.3 Approval of Board Secretary’s Certification *5.1.4 Approval of Certification of Major Account/Fund Status *5.1.5 Approval of Tuition *5.1.6 Approval of Acceptance and Award of Bids *5.1.7 Approval of Acceptance and Award of RFP’s *5.1.8 Approval of Change Orders *5.1.9 Approval of Transfers *5.1.10 Approval of School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill Reports *5.1.11 Approval of Donations *5.1.12 Approval of Acceptance of Grants *5.1.13 Approval of Grant Applications *5.1.14 Approval of Required Maintenance Plan *5.1.15 Approval of Nonpublic Security Aid
6. FACILITIES *6.1.1 Approval of Facility Usage
7. Non-Consent Agenda 4.3.2 Ratification of Appointment of Non-Certificated Staff 4.4.6 b. Approval of Staff for Family-Community Involvement Grant 6.1.1 c-d Facility Usage
8. OTHER BOARD ACTION: INFORMATION 8.1 Second Reading Revised Policy 5131 Conduct/Discipline 8.2 Second Reading Revised Policy 4112.8/4212.8 Nepotism 8.3 Second Reading Revised Policy 3542.1 Wellness and Nutrition 8.4 Approval of Sick Bank 8.5 Approval of Sick Bank 9.1 Committee Report 9.2 Executive Session
10. ADJOURNMENT
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS FOR NOVEMBER
November 10, 2015
To the President and Members of the Board of Education Your Superintendent desires to submit the following report:
BRIDGETON BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA
Item 2.1 *Approval of Report Card Revisions, Learning Ally Membership
Both items were approved by the Board Curriculum and Instruction Committee on Oct. 13, 2015.
K-8 Report Card Revisions – The Report Card Committee previously agreed to have the reading levels placed on the report cards. The K-8 report cards have been modified so that in each marking period each student’s current reading level can be reflected on the report card. An enclosure for interpreting the reading level will accompany the report card. (five enclosures)
State Funded Learning Ally Memberships – The New Jersey Department of Education indicated that our district is eligible to participate in their new special education accessible educational materials program. Through the New Jersey Governor’s Literacy Initiative, Learning Ally can enroll a limited number of schools for access to their services this school year fully paid by the state. In addition to access to their library of more than 80,000 audiobooks, a state- funded membership will provide our educators and eligible students in our schools with unlimited downloadable audiobooks, ongoing teacher training and support. (one enclosure)
Item 2.2 a-g *Approval of Professional Development a. To approve Scholastic: Guided Reading “Short Reads” Program. Scholastic will provide a half day workshop on the use of Guided Reading Short Reads materials for Grade 5 teachers. This PD aligns with our Guided Reading Program and will provide teachers with a full understanding on how to use these resources for differentiated instruction. This half day workshop will take place on December 4, 2015. Total cost $2299.00, Acct. # 11-000-221-320-00-17. b. To approve Mr. Michael Staffieri, Fiscal Specialist, to attend New Jersey Law and ethics Workshop, Voorhees, NJ on December 15, 2015 from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Registration cost $189.00, Acct. #20-218-200-329-00-01.
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c. To approve Connected Action Roadmap professional development at the ExCEL 6-8 Program on January 29, 2016 from 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM. This training will be provided by the NJPSA / FEA consultants and will focus on the following 3 concepts: Creating Connections through a Professional Learning Community; Connecting Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment; and Next Steps Planning. This activity is to be funded through FEA- SLP grant. d. To approve Special Education Law Training - 2 half-days: December 14, 2015 and January 29, 2016, with John Comegno II. Total cost $4000.00, Acct. #11-000- 219-592-00-18. e. To approve Phyllis M. Annett, Sax Arts Consultant from School Specialty, to present a workshop for K-12 District Visual Arts Teachers on December 4, 2015 at BHS in room F5 during the One Session Day In-service from 1:00-3:00 PM to share information and techniques for using new art materials and resources. Teachers will experience using non- traditional media to create a painting on black canvas reminiscent of the glass work of Louis C. Tiffany. This lesson involves Art, Art History, Color Theory, Mathematics, Language Arts and Science. The subject matter will be mythical creatures, to spark the imaginations of students. A second project, creating a spiral bound Sketch Book with a watercolor collage as the books cover, will be presented if time allows. There is no cost to the Board. f. To approve the Professional Development Schools' (PDS) Research Project at Cherry Street School. The Professor's in Residence (PIR) [Bean-Folkes, Cormier, and Graham] in our PDS schools have collaborated and have the shared goal of improving literacy throughout our schools. The goals are to help students develop a love of reading for enjoyment as well as to improve reading comprehension. The PIR's would like to institute, in conjunction with the school administrations, staff, parents, community leaders and students a comprehensive program to make reading fun. One of the program's multi-faceted steps will be to meet with Mayor Albert Kelly for guidance on starting 2 Little Free Libraries at each school. One will be housed at the school while the other will be placed in the community. This program will allow students to have access to a variety of books anytime during the year. There is no cost to the Board. g. To approve Kirby Harris, Tammy Whitby, and Alexandra Vartanian to attend the NJ Association of School Psychologists Winter Conference December 4, 2015 at the East Windsor Holiday Inn, 7:30 AM-3:30 PM. Registration fee $175.00, Acct. # 11-000-219-592-00-18.
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Item 2.3 a-ll *Approval of Student Programs a. To approve Broad Street School’s Family Literacy Night on March 14, 2016 (snow date March 21, 2016) from 5:30-7:30 PM. Parents of students in grades 5-8 will design a Dr. Seuss character for a reading night. Parents and Students will also participate in language arts board games. Families will write a short story from the Scrabble write game that will be displayed on the Smartboard. Food service will be at the event to celebrate National Nutrition month and will provide healthy snacks. Total cost $200.00, Acct. # 20-237-200-600-03-40. b. To approve Gloucester County Special Services (GCSS) Migrant Tutorial Extended Day Program for the 2015-2016 school year from November 2015 – May 2016 for PK-12 students. The program is funded by GCSS District’s Migrant Grant, Bridgeton School staff will be utilized by GCSS. Bridgeton Public Schools will be responsible for providing bus transportation home and snacks from food services. Gloucester County would like permission to park their recruiting van at the warehouse or Indian Avenue School, Gloucester resumes responsibility for insurance. c. To approve the Celebration of Lights Event at Cumberland County College on December 9, 2015. Six students from Broad Street School will visit the college and learn about winter holidays that are celebrated by various cultures around the world. The students will receive holiday gifts that have been donated by Cumberland County College staff members. Students are selected by the Community Parental Involvement Specialist, homeroom teachers and Students in Transition Coordinator based on need. There is no cost to the Board. d. To approve "Pennies for Patients" at Broad Street School to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). The LLS Student Series is a service learning, character education and philanthropy program where students gain the unique experience of helping thousands of children and adults in their fight against blood cancers. Staff and students are asked to donate their spare change in honor of local patients battling leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Student Series provides all the materials necessary to run a successful campaign. This includes promotional materials, educational materials, collection containers, parent letters, and classroom awards. The campaign will run from January 4-29, 2016. There is no cost to the Board. e. To approve Broad Street School Discount Card fundraiser. The card will have 30-40 local businesses who have agreed to sponsor our card with the discount they will provide for their business. Cards will be sold for $5 each and are valid from January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. Proceeds from the sales of these
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cards will go into the school's student activity fund to be used for student programs such as Student of the Month Tea, attendance awards, citizenship awards, and Field Day. Information attached. There is no cost to the Board. f. To approve Broad Street School Store beginning November 11, 2015 through June 2016. The School Store will be conducted during lunch hour’s daily allowing students to purchase school-related items (no food or drink items). All proceeds will go towards student, parent and school activities throughout the school year. The Parent Liaison, CPIS, and Principals secretary will be responsible for collecting sales tax, completing the proper paperwork and submitting all information/tax collected to the business office on a monthly basis. Items for the school store will be purchased with money from the school's Student Activity Account. There will be no cost to the Board. g. To approve Buckshutem Road School Yearbook Committee T-shirt Fundraiser November 11-December 11, 2015. The BRS Yearbook Committee will sell T-shirts to offset the cost of yearbooks for its families. T-shirts will be sold for $15.00 each. The front of the shirt will display a paw print with “Buckshutem Road School” and the back will display a paw print with the “Laws of the Paws” (Respect, Responsibility, Persistence and Safety). There is no cost to the Board. h. To approve Buckshutem Road School PTO Holiday Dinner Fundraiser on December 8, 2015 from 5:30-7:30 PM. Students and their families will be invited to join the BRS PTO for a holiday dinner. Holiday traditions from around the world will be celebrated where families will learn how different cultures celebrate the holidays. Each station will feature a reading or math activity that compliments that tradition. Families will be served a hot spaghetti dinner. Tickets will be $5.00 per family. Funds raised will go toward student activities. There is no cost to the Board. i. To approve ExCEL Program’s Chik-Fil-A Calendar Sale Fundraiser November 16 - December 7, 2015. The ExCEL Program will distribute sale forms and a list of sample calendar coupons for students to use in selling the calendars. Calendars will be sold for $9.00 each. The school will profit $4.00 from each calendar. Students will receive a $3.00 credit for each calendar sold toward their theatre experience trip in February. The remaining dollar will go toward the school’s general field trip fund. There is no cost to the Board. j. To approve ExCEL Program’s Skating Party Fundraiser November 18, 2015. The ExCEL Program will host a skating party at Skate 2000. This night of fun promotes healthy social interactions and physical activity. Cost for entry will be $9.00/person,
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this includes skate time and rentals. The school will profit $3.00 from each person who enters and rents skates and $6.00 from each person who enters and does not rent skates. If more than 100 people enter, the school will profit $3.50 with rental and $6.50 without rental for all additional persons. A $100 deposit has been paid by the ExCEL Home & School Association to reserve the night. All money collected will go toward the school’s general field trip fund. There is no cost to the Board. k. To approve ExCEL Program’s Wendy’s Spirit Night Fundraiser December 8, 2015. The ExCEL Program will distribute flyers advertising the Spirit Night to be held at the local Bridgeton Wendy’s Restaurant. Students, families, and friends will be encouraged to eat dinner at the restaurant between 5:00-8:00 PM. The school will profit 10% of all sales at the restaurant that evening. Any funds collected will go toward the schools general field trip fund. There is no cost to the Board. l. To approve the Indian Avenue School Parent Spirit Committee Staff Bead Party Fundraiser. The IAS Parent Spirit Committee will host bead parties for staff members and their friends throughout the school year at Artistic Touch Beads, located in the art district of Millville at The Village on High. Artistic Touch Beads has agreed to partner with IAS Parent Spirit Committee in order to raise funds by conducting bead parties and making a monetary contribution from each party. Staff members of IAS will coordinate a party with groups of up to 7 people. Individuals will have the opportunity to choose a piece of jewelry in which all participants attending will be instructed in how to make that piece of jewelry. Each class will be a duration of no longer than 2 hours. The first class will be scheduled November 19 at 4:30 PM and other classes can be scheduled until May 30, 2016. Funds raised will go toward step-up activities. There is no cost to the Board. m. To approve The American Heart Association’s Jump Rope for Heart on November 18, 2015 from 6:00-8:00PM during evening parent conferences. Posters advertising the event will be placed around the school to promote the event. Throughout the weeks leading up to the event we would like to sell the left over prizes from last year’s event which include lanyards and rubber ducks. We would also like to sell paper hearts to staff to represent loved one's or friends that have or are currently dealing with heart disease. All items will be a $1.00 while supplies last. All proceeds are donated to the American Heart Association. n. To approve the New Jersey Motorsports Annual Coats for Kids Event on December 4, 2015. Approximately 130 students in grades PK4-8 will visit the New Jersey Motorsports Park and receive a new winter coat secured through community donations. Students are selected by their homeroom teachers based on need. There is no cost to the board. 8 Date of Meeting – Public Action Meeting: November 10, 2015 @ 6:00 PM
o. To approve the Ionic Lodge # 40 of Free and Accepted Mason’s Thanksgiving Food Package Project on November 24, 2015. Twenty 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. Families are selected by the Students in Transition Coordinator based upon need. There is no cost to the board. p. To approve the Cumberland County College’s Thanksgiving Adopt-a-Family Event on November 24, 2015. Six families in transition will receive food packages that will contain items donated by Cumberland County College staff members. Families are selected by the Students in Transition Coordinator based on need. There is no cost to the board. q. To approve the 2015 Annual Community Children’s Shower. Parents of students in transition will meet with local social service agencies to learn about services they may be able to utilize for various types of assistance. Students will visit make and take craft tables and educational stations. Students will receive holiday gifts secured through community donations. The event takes place on December 22, 2015 at Buckshutem Road School. The cost for this event will include dinner for the 100 students and parents that attend at a cost of approx. $495.00 to be paid by McKinney Vento Grant. Bridgeton Public Schools will provide transportation. r. To approve Cherry Street School's PTO Fundraiser, "Funds for Kids," beginning Nov. 12-20, 2015. Proceeds to benefit the Clothes Closet, Holiday Food Baskets and Student Incentives. The catalog sale offers healthy snack options. Box Tops for Education on eligible General Mills product labels are valued at .10 per label when mailed to Box Tops 4 Education. Shoparoo, using an app. parents snap pictures of receipts from grocery retailers to earn Roo Points for your school! Roo Points are our very own currency - the more Roo Points your school has earned by the end of the school year, the bigger the cash donation received from Shoparoo. Each Roo Point you earn is added to your school's overall total. (500 Roo Points = $1 cash donation from Shoparoo). s. To approve the Brain Show Assembly and Family Night at Indian Avenue School on December 21, 2015. The Brain Show is an interactive educational show that includes questions on all subjects and all different grade levels. It is as close as you can get to a real live TV game show. 75-100 students are able to participate in each assembly. The audience is educated as well as entertained throughout the presentation. Two one hour assemblies will be provided (K-4 -10:00 AM) and (5-8- 9:00 AM) and a family night from 5:30-7:00 PM. This will be used as the PBSIS Quarterly Event where students will be able to use their tickets to attend. Total cost $2100.00, Acct. # 20-237-200-320-05-40.
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t. To approve Veterans Day Celebration at Quarter Mile Lane School on November 11, 2015 from 9:00 - 11:00 AM. Students will present a patriotic program honoring military veterans in our community. Military veterans will be invited to attend the assembly in their honor. The assembly will include music, poetry and speeches presented by QML students. Veterans will be invited to share their experiences by visiting classes for question and answer sessions. Refreshments for the veterans will be provided by staff. There will be no cost to the Board. u. To approve the Holiday Shop at Quarter Mile Lane School on December 7-11, 2015 (previously approved on Oct.13 BOE agenda). QML students and staff will be able to purchase holiday items during breakfast periods each day. Mrs. Silva will select parent volunteers to assist with the Holiday Shop. QML will adhere to the district’s policy concerning the collecting of sales taxes by completing the necessary paper work and no food items will be sold. v. To approve Broad Street School PBSIS Student Fashion Show on November 12, 2015 at 6:30 PM. This was previously approved on the October 13, 2015 Board agenda for October 28, but the date needed to be changed. w. To approve BHS Annual Activities and Speakers for the 2015-2016 school year. (See attached) x. To approve Family Paint Night at West Avenue School on January 6, 2016 from 7:00-9:00 PM. (alternate date January 20, 2016). The Pathways 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program will provide canvas and paints to participants via the Family & Community Engagement Grant collaboration. Appel Farm and Local Artist will provide instruction. Pathways student’s grades 5-8 and family members must sign up by December 11, 2015. Total cost $1000.00, Acct. # 20-468-100-610-00-40. y. To approve CSI Science Night on December 15, 2015 from 5:30-7:00 PM. (Snow Date: January 12, 2015). To highlight the importance of Science, experiments will be set up around the cafeteria. Families will go through the scientific process together by examining staged "Science Crime Scenes" and answering questions about them. Middle School students will be used to run the science scenes. Live science presentations will also be done by a mad scientist. Families will have the opportunity to see themselves as scientist at the "Einstein Selfie Station". Families will also have an opportunity to win a science kit for participating. The night will coincide with the school's annual Science Fair where student's Science Fair Projects will be displayed. Program costs include science station materials, light refreshments and student
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incentives. Total cost $250.00, Acct. # 20-237-200-610-00-40 and 20-237-100- 600-06-40. z. To approve “A Night at the Library” on December 10, 2015 from 5:30-7:30 PM. (Snow Date: January 7, 2016). The Kindergarten classes at Buckshutem Road School will host at the Bridgeton Library to coincide with the book, "How to Teach a Slug to Read", a book focused on setting the foundation of sound, life-long readers. Families will meet with Kindergarten staff at the library where they will a make labels to use around the house, a reading craft and learn how to navigate a library. Library staff will assist in registering families for library cards. The night will conclude with a special storytime reading and a giveaway. Program costs include supplemental materials, light refreshments, and student incentives. Total cost $300.00, Acct. # 20-237-200- 610-00-40 and 20-237-100-600-06-40. aa. To approve Read Across America Night on March 3, 2016 from 5:30-7:30 PM. (Snow Date: 3/10/2016). Buckshutem Road School will be hosting the event and will feature a special performance from the Currier's Magical Manial called "Seussology". A variety of Dr. Seuss inspired reading activities will be set up to promote the importance of reading. Bridgeton Youth to Youth will assist families with reading together with "campfire" readings. Program costs include light refreshments, craft supplies, decorations and incentives for the students. Total cost $650.00, Acct. #20-237-200-320-06-40, 20-237-100-600- 06-40, and 20-237-200-610-00-40. bb. To approve the Family Community Engagement (F.A.C.E.) Parent University, an ongoing district program designed to engage parents through a series of workshops that will assist them in becoming full partners in their child’s education. The focus of sessions will be on parent leadership, effective parenting skills, child development, and other subjects to include ways to reinforce in the home what children learn at school. F.A.C.E. Parent University will commence on the following dates at West Avenue, Buckshutem Road School and Dr. Geraldyn O. Foster Early Childhood Center: 2/10/16, 3/16/16, 4/14/16, 5/25/16, 6/13/16 and 8/9/16, from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. F.A.C.E. Parent University is funded under the previously Board approved Family & Community Engagement Expansion Grant, not to exceed $1,600.00 for food and supplies per session. Total cost $9,600.00 Acct. #20-468-200-610-00-40 and 20-468-100-610-00-40.
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cc. To approve F.A.C.E. Parent Workshops on various school-related subjects and parent information that will equip parents with the tools they can use to encourage their children to become successful. F.A.C.E. Parent Workshops will be held simultaneously at Broad Street School, Buckshutem Road School, Cherry Street School, Dr. Geraldyn O. Foster Early Childhood Center, Indian Avenue School, Quarter Mile Lane School and West Avenue School for two hours on the following dates: 11/23/15, 12/1/15, 12/7/15, 12/15/15, 1/12/16, 1/19/16, 1/26/16, 2/16/16, 2/23/16, 3/22/16, 3/29/16, 4/5/16, 4/25/16, 5/3/16, 5/10/16, 5/31/16, 6/7/16. Parent Workshops are funded by the previously approved Family & Community Engagement Expansion Grant. There is no cost to the Board. dd. To approve "The Amazing Academic Race" at West Avenue School on Jan. 26, 2015 from 5:30-7:00 PM. This event will consist of parents and students participating in an academic based scavenger hunt. They will be given clues and directed to visit certain classrooms and answer questions that pertain to their current classroom lessons in math, Language Arts, Science/Social Studies and gym. Total cost $350.00. Acct. #20-237-200-610-00-40 and 20-237-100- 600-07-40. ee. To approve a Parent Engagement Breakfast at West Avenue School on December 15, 2015 from 9:30-10:30 AM. Parents and students will be invited for morning breakfast. During the event a guest speaker from Trinity Community Involvement Solutions will speak about how parental engagement has a positive influence on academic achievement. Parents will also be informed about upcoming events being held at West Avenue School. Total cost $425.00, Acct. #20-237-200-320-07-40 and 20-237-100-600-07-40. ff. To approve Cherry Street School's PBSIS Harvest Dance on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 from 5:00-7:00 PM for grades 5-8. 260 Students to be served. The money raised from the dance will help fund future PBSIS prizes and events. The cost would be $2 per person, plus 30 earned falcon feathers, which would need to be paid in advance. There will also be snacks for sale. The students cannot have any infractions for the month of November. There is no cost to the Board. gg. To approve 8th Grade Student Government Sweatshirt Fundraiser at Indian Avenue School. Crew Neck/Sweatshirts will be sold to raise money for the 8th grade class. Sweatshirts worn on top of polo comply with the district K-8 Uniform Regulation (5132). They will have the Indian Avenue logo above 12 Date of Meeting – Public Action Meeting: November 10, 2015 @ 6:00 PM
the heart in white embroidery. Buyers will have the option of getting their name embroidered as well below the logo for an additional price. The sweatshirts are being purchased through Custom Graphics located in Vineland, NJ. The sale will be for 2 weeks, starting November 17 and ending on December 1st. Contact person will be Miss Maria Canino, 8th Grade Advisor. There is no cost to the Board . hh. To approve the 8th Grade Student Government Collection Drive for Code Blue. The 8th grade student government would like to collect lightly used/new blankets and coats for Code Blue located at Bethany Grace Community Church, 31 N Pearl St, Bridgeton, NJ 08302. The collection drive will be December 1-15. This will be part of the 8th grade's community outreach for the school year. Dr. Robin Weinstein, head of Code Blue in Bridgeton, will come speak to the 8th grade class about the organization on Tuesday, November 24th at 10:00 AM. Contact person will be Miss Maria Canino, 8th Grade Advisor at Indian Avenue School. This is at no cost to the Board. ii. To approve "First Star Rowan Academy" Program at Cherry Street School for students in grades 7-8. First Star and Rowan University implemented the First Star Rowan Academy as a significant and scalable step to leveling the educational playing field for the Foster Youth of South Jersey. The Summer Academy offers a supportive residential educational program, strategically located on a university campus and delivers an excellent chance at college and a major step towards a fulfilling future. The First Star Rowan Academy model gives foster youth the opportunity to rewrite the appalling statistics of their cohort and become exemplary citizens. This creates an entirely new avenue where Foster Youth can build happy and productive lives, based upon a competitive secondary education. There is no cost to the Board. jj. To approve Buckshutem Road School PTO Honor Roll Fundraiser on December 3, 2015, February 18, 2016, and April 28, 2016. The BRS PTO will sell car magnets during Honor Roll Ceremonies throughout the School Year. The magnets will be in two sizes, one a paw print, the other a rectangle with "Proud Parent of a Buckshutem Bobcat Honor Student" on it. Car magnets will be purchased through Positive Promotions and Spirit Magnet and will be sold for $5 each. There is no cost to the Board. kk. To approve BHS Financial Reality Fair on 12/17/2015 & 05/04/16 in the BHS media center. NJ credit unions are bringing Financial Reality Fairs to high school students throughout the State of New Jersey. The Financial Reality 13 Date of Meeting – Public Action Meeting: November 10, 2015 @ 6:00 PM
Fair is a hands on experience where students, after identifying their career choice and starting salaries, are provided a budget sheet requiring them to live within their monthly salary while paying for basics such as housing, utilities, transportation, clothing, food, and unexpected expenses. After the completion of the activity students see a Financial Counselor who helps them explore the importance of planning for future needs and preparing for future financial challenges through savings. ll. To approve a BHS Art Department T-shirt Fundraiser. The BHS Art department will sell pink bulldog t-shirts to raise funds for the art students to purchase Philadelphia Art Museum souvenirs on their December 17, 2015 field trip to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. All accounting records will be maintained by Karen Horwitz, Supervisor of Visual & Performing Arts.
Item 2.4 *Approval of Staff Survey
To approve the Bridgeton K-12 science teachers to participate in the STEEM-S Impact Survey (Rowan University) an electronic survey regarding the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). No cost to the district. (Attachment)
Item 3.1 *Approval of Field Trips - None
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BRIDGETON BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Item 4.1.1 *Approval of Resignation of Certificated Staff
To approve the resignation of Ms. Jessica Diaz from the position of World Language Teacher at West Avenue School, effective on December 11, 2015 or sooner if a replacement is found.
Item 4.1.2 a-e *Ratification of Leaves of Absences of Certificated Staff
a. To ratify request of Ms. Kristi Wolcott, Teacher at BHS, for a Family Medical Leave of Absence, with pay from October 30, 2015 to December 23, 2015 and a Family Medical Leave of Absence and New Jersey Family Leave of Absence, without pay from December 24, 2015 to March 17, 2016 and a New Jersey Family Leave of Absence without pay from March 18, 2016 to May 11, 2016. This leave and paid sick days are subject to change.
b. To ratify request of Ms. Lauren Nicosia, Teacher at West Avenue School, for a Family Medical Leave of Absence, with pay from October 19, 2015 until October 30, 2015 or released from doctor’s care, not to exceed 12 weeks.
c. To ratify request of Ms. Brenda Bryant, Teacher at West Avenue School, for a Family Medical Leave of Absence, with pay from September 29, 2015 until October 29, 2015 and without pay from October 30, 2015 until February 10, 2016, or released from doctor’s care, not to exceed 12 weeks
d. To ratify request of Ms. Nina D’Amato, Teacher at Broad Street School, for a Family Medical Leave of Absence, with pay using accumulated sick days from September 1, 2015 until June 30, 2016 or sick days are exhausted, then unpaid until patient released from doctor’s care, not to exceed 12 weeks, to be used on an intermittent basis.
e. To ratify request of Ms. Elaine Morales, Teacher at Broad Street School, for a Family Medical Leave of Absence, with pay using accumulated sick days from September 1, 2015 until June 30, 2016 or sick days are exhausted, then unpaid until patient released from doctor’s care, not to exceed 12 weeks, to be used on an intermittent basis.
15 Date of Meeting – Public Action Meeting: November 10, 2015 @ 6:00 PM
Item 4.1.3 *Approval of Leaves of Absences of Non-Certificated Staff
To approve request of Ms. Damita White, Attendance Officer at QML, for a Family Medical Leave of Absence, with pay from March 1, 2016 to April 21, 2016 and without pay from April 22, 2016 to May 23, 2016 and a Family Medical Leave of Absence and New Jersey Family Leave of Absence, without pay from May 23, 2016 to June 30, 2016. This leave and paid sick days are subject to change.
Item 4.1.4 a-f *Ratification of Leaves of Absences of Non-Certificated Staff
a. To ratify request of Ms. Janine Watty, Payroll Manager at Bank Street Administration Building, for a Family Medical Leave of Absence, with pay using accumulated sick days from September 1, 2015 until June 30, 2016 or sick days are exhausted, then unpaid until patient released from doctor’s care, not to exceed 12 weeks, to be used on an intermittent basis.
b. To ratify request of Mr. Robert Gillespie, Custodian at QML, for a Family Medical Leave of Absence, with pay using accumulated sick days from September 1, 2015 until June 30, 2016 or sick days are exhausted, then unpaid until patient released from doctor’s care, not to exceed 12 weeks, to be used on an intermittent basis.
c. To ratify request of Mr. Fred Hoverman, Electrician at Bank Street Annex, for a Family Medical Leave of Absence, with pay from November 6, 2015 until February 18, 2016 and without pay from February 19, 2016 until February 29, 2016 or released from doctor’s care, not to exceed 12 weeks.
d. To ratify request of Ms. Catherine Burrell, Aide at QML, for a Family Medical Leave of Absence, with pay from October 19, 2015 until October 23, 2015 and without pay from October 24, 2015 until November 3, 2015 or released from doctor’s care, not to exceed 12 weeks.
e. To ratify request of Ms. Sheri Worley, Aide at Dr. Geraldyn O. Foster Early Childhood Center, for a Family Medical Leave of Absence, with pay from October 5, 2015 until November 12, 2015 or released from doctor’s care, not to exceed 12 weeks.
f. To ratify request of Ms. Nadia Davy, Aide at BHS, for a Family Medical Leave of Absence, with pay from October 2, 2015 until October 16, 2015 or released from doctor’s care, not to exceed 12 weeks, to be used on an intermittent basis.
16 Date of Meeting – Public Action Meeting: November 10, 2015 @ 6:00 PM
Item 4.2.1a-b *Approval of Appointment of Certificated Staff a. To approve the appointment of Mr. Phillip Blandino to the position of Broadcasting Journalism Teacher at Bridgeton High School for the 2015-2016 school year, on Step 0 of the BA Salary Guide, prorated, effective on December 1, 2015. Account #15-140-100-101-00-02. PC# 566. b. To approve the appointment of Mr. Frank D’Errico to the position of Special Education Teacher at Cherry Street School for the 2015-2016 school year, on Step 11 of the BA Salary Guide, prorated, effective November 16, 2015. Account #15-204-100-101-00-04. PC# 266.
Item 4.2.2 *Approval of Professional Development
To approve the professional development for Mr. Timothy Zoyac, Pathways 21st Century Program Manager to attend the beyond School Hours National Education Conference in Dallas, TX from March 8, 2016 – March 12, 2016. Attendance is required per the grant. This is an overnight trip. Total cost to be paid by the Pathways 21st CCLC grant. Account# 20-460-200-580-00-40 and 20-460-200- 590-00-40.
Item 4.3.1 a-h *Approval of Appointment of Non-Certificated Staff a. To approve the appointment of Ms. Tamar Todd to the position of Cafeteria Worker at Bridgeton High School for the 2015-2016 school year at the rate of, 4.25 hours per day at 186 days for a total prorated, effective on November 16, 2015. Account#60-000-000-000-00-01. PC #578. b. To approve the appointment of Ms. Charly Brooks to the position of Cafeteria Worker at Bridgeton High School for the 2015-2016 school year at the rate of , 4.25 hours per day at 186 days for a total of prorated, effective on November 16, 2015. Account#60-000-000-000-00-01. PC #2371. c. To approve the appointment of Ms. America Garcia to the position of 10-Month Secretary at Indian Avenue School for the 2015-2016 school year, on Step 3 of the Secretaries’ Salary Guide prorated, effective on a date to be determined. Account# 15-000-211-105-00-05. PC# 473. d. To approve the appointment of Ms. Leah Fahber to the position of 12-Month Secretary at Bridgeton High School for the 2015-2016 school year, on Step 3 of the Secretaries’ Salary Guide prorated, effective on a date to be determined. Account# 15-000-218-105-00-02. PC# 516.
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e. To approve the appointment of Ms. Linaris Rivera to the position of Satellite Aide at West Ave School for the 2015-2016 school year, on Step 3 of the Satellite Aides’ Salary Guide, 3 hours per day for 180 days for a total prorated and pending negotiations, effective on November 16, 2015. Account# 60-000-000-000-00-01. PC# 641. f. To approve the appointment of Ms. Laura Dagostino to the position of Cafeteria Worker at Broad Street School for the 2015-2016 school year, on the Cafeteria’s Salary Guide, 5.75 hours per day for 186 days for a total prorated, effective on a date to be determined. Account # 60-000-000-000- 00-01. PC#2521. g. To approve the appointment of Ms. Brianna Smith to the position of 12-Month Secretary at Bridgeton High School for the 2015-2016 school year, on Step 4 of the Secretaries’ Salary Guide prorated, effective on a date to be determined. Account# 15-000-240-105-00-02. PC# 727. h. To approve the appointment of Mr. David McGuigan to the position of Interim Director of School Safety and Security at Bank Street Administration Building, effective November 11, 2015 through January 4, 2016. Account # 11-000-266- 110-00-24. PC #986.
Item 4.4.1 *Approval of Substitutes for the 2015-2016 School Year
To approve the following substitute for the 2015-2016 school year, effective November 11, 2015:
Name Position Certificate Account# Ricardo Morales Substitute Educational N/A To be determined Enforcement Officer
Item 4.4.2 *Approval of Breakfast Staff 2015-2016 School Year
To approve the following breakfast staff for the 2015-2016 school year, effective November 16, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Account # 60-000-000-000-02.
Name Position Location Hours Up To Days Linaris Rivera Breakfast Aide West 1.75 180
18 Date of Meeting – Public Action Meeting: November 10, 2015 @ 6:00 PM
Item 4.4.3 *Approval of Super Saturday Rate Correction
To approve the change of rate for the following staff members who were previously approved for the Super Saturday Club on the October 2015 agenda. Account# 20-463- 100-106-00-40 and 20-463-200-110-00-40.
Name Position Hours Weeks Olive Doss Super Saturday Aide 3 10 Super Saturday Bus Sandra Cheeks Driver 4 10
Item 4.4.4 *Approval of Staff for Curriculum Writing 2015-2016 School Year
To approve the following staff for the previously approved Curriculum Revisions of AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics and revise the Anatomy and Physiology curriculum course at Bridgeton High School with 2014 Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) during 2015-2016 school year. This curriculum revision will be held at Bridgeton High School from 3:00 – 4:00 PM, effective November 11, 2015 through February 1, 2016 for a total of 9 hours. Account# 11-000-221-110-00-01.
Total Name Position Hours Sharon Blong-Chiara AP Biology Teacher 9 AP Anatomy & Richard Schempp Physiology Teacher 9 Claudia Angle AP Chemistry Teacher 9 Brianna Carroll AP Physics Teacher 9
Item 4.4.5 a-e *Approval of Staff for Extended Day Programs 2015-2016 a. To approve the following staff to work the previously approved Buckshutem Road School Afterschool Extended Day Programs starting November 11, 2015 through May 18, 2016. Account# 15-421-100-100-00-06.
Name Position Substitute Teacher (Math/LAL/Writing/Reading/ Kristian Torchia Detention/Crotchet/Technology) Substitute Teacher (Math/LAL/Writing/Reading/ Lugene Trefsger Detention/Crotchet/Technology) b. To approve the following staff for the previously approved Cherry Street School’s Extended Day Programs for the 2015-2016 school year,
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effective November 16, 2015 through May 26, 2016 from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Account# 15-421-100-100-00-04.
Name Position Hours Weeks Lisa Heisroth Reading club Gr. 1-2 3 28 c. To approve the change of session days for the previously approved Minecraft EDU club at Quarter Mile Lane School that started on November 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016 from Mondays and Wednesdays to Tuesdays and Thursdays during the hours of 3:30 – 4:45 PM. Account# 15-421-100-100- 00-08.
Name Position Hours Weeks Nathan Thomas Minecraft Teacher 2.5 25 d. To approve the change of session days for the previously approved Math Intervention Club at Cherry Street School from Wednesdays and Thursdays to Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during the hours of 3:30 – 4:30 PM. Account# 20-237-100-101-04-40.
Name Position Hours Weeks Deidre Montgomery Math Intervention Club 3 28 Teacher e. To approve the following staff to work the previously approved Quarter Mile Lane Afterschool Programs starting November 11, 2015 through May 30, 2016. The hours for the programs will be from 3:30 – 4:45 PM except for the Peacemakers Club. The hours for the Peacemakers Club will be from 3:30 - 6:00 PM. Account# 15-421-100-100-00-08 and 20-237-100-100-08-40.
Name Positon Christina Murphy Substitute Teacher – All Afterschool Programs
Item 4.4.6 a-e *Approval of Staff for Family-Community Involvement Grant a. To approve the following staff members to work Family and Community Engagement related events as needed. They will be scheduled for the F.A.C.E Parent University events, F.A.C.E Parent ESL classes, as well as, other F.A.C.E Classes and workshops. The staff will also conduct home visits as needed. All staff will perform grant related duties after their contractual hours end, effective November 11, 2015 – August 31, 2016.
20 Date of Meeting – Public Action Meeting: November 10, 2015 @ 6:00 PM
Name Position Hours Sheree Silva Community Parental and Involvement Specialist As needed Randall Kates Community Parental and Involvement Specialist As needed Christal Griner Community Parental and Involvement Specialist As needed Donna Bard Parent Liaison As needed Jenifer Boyd Parent Liaison As needed
b. To approve the following additional staff members to become F.A.C.E Parent University Workshop Certified Teachers. These positions are mandated as part of the previously approved Family and community engagement Expansion Grant approved in August 2015. Teachers will facilitate workshops by presenting to students and parents with pertinent information in regard to education. The position will begin starting November 11, 2015 and end in August 2016. Teachers will work on an as needed basis, not to exceed 36 hours. Account# 20-458-100-101-00-40.
NAME POSITION HOURS Ryan Deasy Teacher As Needed Dr. Anne Marie K. Pai Teacher As Needed Antonio Singletary Teacher As Needed Austin Carr Teacher As Needed Christine Quierpel Teacher As Needed David Kroon Teacher As Needed Dolores Diaz Teacher As Needed Erin Coverdale Teacher As Needed George Linen Teacher As Needed James Connor Teacher As Needed Kathleen Fallon Teacher As Needed Kayla Koskey Teacher As Needed Kristy Berry Teacher As Needed Paul Decker Teacher As Needed Peggy Minervini Teacher As Needed Redonna Bowles Teacher As Needed Reina Hernandez Teacher As Needed Shiomar Torres Teacher As Needed Veronica Alvarez Teacher As Needed Yvonne Holloway Teacher As Needed
21 Date of Meeting – Public Action Meeting: November 10, 2015 @ 6:00 PM
Wadudah Nurul-Islam Teacher As Needed Jessica Lucas Teacher As Needed
c. To approve the following staff to work the previously approved Bridgeton High School’s After School Online Remediation staring November 11, 2015 through June 10, 2016 from 2:30 – 4:30 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Account# 20-237-200-104-02-40.
Name Position Hours Weeks Brittany Gossin Teacher 4 27 Michael Coppola Substitute Teacher As needed N/A d. To approve the following staff to work at the previously approved Pathways 21st CCLC Afterschool Programs for the 2015-2016 school year. The staff will provide service at the following locations: Broad Street School, Buckshutem Road School, Indian Avenue School, Quarter Mile Lane School and West Avenue School. The approved staff will work starting November 11, 2015 through June 3, 2016 between the hours of 3:00 - 6:00 PM. Account# 20-460-100-106-00-40, 11-000-262-110-02-01, 20-460-100-101-00- 40, 20-460-200-104-00-40 and 20-460-200-103-01-40.
Name Position Hours Christina Murphy Substitute Teacher As needed Ashley Gonzalez Substitute Teacher As needed e. To approve the following staff to work at the previously approved Pathways 21st CCLC Afterschool Program. This position was written into the 2105-2016 Pathways 21st CCLC grant and is grant funded. The position will start on November 16, 2015 and end June 3, 2016 for 4 hours per week for 25 weeks. Account# 20-460-2000105-00-40.
Name Position Weeks Beatrice Bordley Secretary 25
Item 4.4.7 *Approval of Saturday School Online Remediation Rate Correction
To correct the following staff rate for the previously approved Bridgeton High School’s Saturday School Online Remediation starting October 14, 2015 through
22 Date of Meeting – Public Action Meeting: November 10, 2015 @ 6:00 PM
June 11, 2016 from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Account# 20-237-200-104-02-40.
Name Position Hours Weeks Jesus Nieves EEO 4.5 27
Item 4.4.8 *Approval of Extra Contract Rate Correction
To correct the rate for the previously approved extra contract for the 2015-2016 school year to reflect the new approved contract rate, effective November 11, 2015.
Name Position Account # Debra Moore DECA Advisor 11-401-100-100-00-01
Item 4.4.9 * Ratification of Resignation of Breakfast Program 2015-2016
To ratify the resignation of Ms. Katelyn Wilson from the position of Breakfast Aide at West Avenue School for the 2015-2016 school year, effective October 29, 2015.
Item 4.4.10 a-b * Ratification of Resignation of Extended Day Programs a. To ratify the resignation of Ms. Michele Pfeffer from the position of teacher for the Pathways 21st CCLC Afterschool Programs for the 2015-2016 school year, effective October 14, 2015. b. To ratify the resignation of Ms. Yvonne Holloway from the position of teacher for the After School Online Remediation Program at Bridgeton High School, effective October 20, 2015.
Item 4.4.11 a-g Approval of Rescissions of Extra Contracts a. To rescind the extra contract position of Mr. Shawn Bridges as the Student Government Advisor at Broad Street School for the 2015-2016 school year, so he can be co-advisor with another staff member, effective November 10, 2015. b. To rescind the extra contract position of Ms. Jillian Maroney as the Student Government Advisor at Broad Street School for the 2015-2016 school year, so she can co-advise it with another staff member, effective November 10, 2015. c. To rescind the extra contract position of Ms. Kristi Wolcott as the Middle School Basketball Cheerleading Coach for the 2015-2016 school year, effective November 2, 2015. d. To rescind the extra contract position of Ms. Brittany Gossin as the High
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School Assistant Basketball Cheerleading Coach for the 2015-2016 school year, effective October 27, 2015. e. To rescind the extra contract position of Ms. Lennita Linen as the High School Co-Head Coach for Basketball Cheerleading for the 2015-2016 school year, effective November 10, 2015. f. To rescind the extra contract position of Ms. Melissa Kellen as the High School Co-Head Coach for Basketball Cheerleading for the 2015-2016 school year, effective November 10, 2015. g. To rescind the extra contract position of Ms. Nadia Davy as Boys’ Winter Track Head Coach for the 2015-2016 school year, effective October 29, 2015.
Item 4.4.12 *Approval of Extra Contract for 2015-2016 School Year
To approve the following extra contracts for the 2015-2016 school year, due to rescissions and resignations of positions, effective November 11, 2015:
Name Position Account # Shawn Bridges Student Government – Co-Advisor - Broad 11-401-100-100-00-01 Jillian Maroney Student Government – Co-Advisor-Broad 11-401-100-100-00-01 Heather Engler Yearbook Advisor – Cherry Street 11-401-100-100-00-01 Lennita Linen Basketball Cheerleading – Head Coach 11-402-100-100-00-01 Melissa Kellen Basketball Cheerleading – Assistant Coach 11-402-100-100-00-01 William Briggs Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach 11-402-100-100-00-01 Nicole Sample Middle School Basketball Cheerleading Coach 11-402-100-100-00-01 Daniel Calderon Boys’ Winter Track - Head Coach 11-402-100-100-00-01 Daniel Calderon Boys’ Spring Track – Assistant Coach 11-402-100-100-00-01
Item 4.4.13 *Approval of Student Custodians
To approve the following students as student custodians for the 2015-2016 school year. The students will be paid per hour, effective November 16, 2015. Account# 11-000-262-110-00-23.
Student Custodian Location Tahmere Patterson Dr. Geraldyn O. Foster Early Childhood Center Jovanny Gonzalez Bridgeton High School
24 Date of Meeting – Public Action Meeting: November 10, 2015 @ 6:00 PM
Item 4.4.14 *Approval of Home Instructor for 2015-2016 School Year
To approve the following staff as Home Instructors on an as needed basis for the 2015-2016 school year, effective November 11, 2015: Account# 11-219-100-101- 00-18 and 11-150-100-101-00-18.
Name Position Redonna Bowels Teacher-Tutor Yolanda Palmer-Day Teacher-Tutor
25 Date of Meeting – Public Action Meeting: November 10, 2015 @ 6:00 PM
BRIDGETON BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT Item 5.1.1 *Approval of Bills October 2015
To approve the October bills to be paid as follows:
10-General $ 104,823.60 11-Current Expense $ 1,000,408.29 12-Capital Outlay $ 175,917.48 13-Special Schools 15-Whole School Reform $ 394,372.25 20-Special Revenues $ 511,568.21 40-Debt Service 30-Capital Projects $ 60-Enterprise Fund $ 192,954.62 70- Internal Service Fund Health Benefits $ 1,696,704.25 Payroll $ 5,637,738.01 TOTAL $ 9,714,486.71
26 Date of Meeting – Public Action Meeting: November 10, 2015 @ 6:00 PM
Item 5.1.2 a-b *Approval of Financial Reports
a. Approve September Treasurer’s Reports for the 2015-2016 school year.
b. Approve the September Board Secretary’s Report for the 2015-2016 school year.
Item 5.1.3 *Approval of Board Secretary’s Certification
Approve the Board Secretary’s Monthly Certification of Budgetary Status for August. I certify that as of September 30, 2015 no major budgetary account or fund has been over-expended.
Nicole M. Albanese, Board Secretary Date:
Item 5.1.4 *Approval of Certification of Major Account/Fund Status
Approve the Board of Education’s Monthly Certification of Major Account/Fund Status. We certify that as of September 30, 2015 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.
Item 5.1.5 *Approval of 2015-2016 Tuition
Approve the tuitions listed for out of district placements. Yearly tuition amounts, tuition payments prorated. Pineland Learning Center Start Date # Tuition Account# 11/2/2015 15 $47,262.60 11-000-100-566-00-01
SCSSSD-Cumberland Campus Start Date # Tuition Account# 11/2/2015 33 $40,977.00 11-000-100-566-00-01 11/2/2015 34 $40,977.00 11-000-100-566-00-01
27 Date of Meeting – Public Action Meeting: November 10, 2015 @ 6:00 PM
Item 5.1.6 *Approval of Acceptance and Award of Bid
To approve the acceptance of the Food Service Equipment Bid:
Name of Bidder Total Bid Price Delivery & Budget Account Installation All Clean $34,871.00 Included in bid price Vendor bid equivalent items and did not submit a bid for all items requested S.J. Paper $53,469.28 $9,656.00 Stein’s Food $45,789.00 Included in bid price $31,806 – 609103107300040 $13,983 – Cafeteria Fund Don Urie Associates $49,162.00 $3,553.00
Following review and evaluation, the recommendation is to award the contract to Stein’s Food.
Item 5.1.7 *Approval of Acceptance and Award of RFP’s
To approve the acceptance of the Banking Services RFP’s:
Name of Agency Score TD Bank 245 Cape Bank 290
Following review and evaluation of the submissions, the recommendation is to award the contract to Cape Bank.
Item 5.1.8 a-e *Approval of Change Orders
a. To approve Change order #2 for the BHS Science Lab Prep Room in the amount of -$1,886.00.
b. To approve Change order GC-10 SDA for the Bridgeton High School HVAC upgrades in the amount of $13,249.66.
c. To approve Change order GC-15 SDA for the Bridgeton High School HVAC upgrades in the amount of $$3,803.32.
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d. To approve Change order #2 for the Bridgeton High School Firesafing improvements in the amount of -$28,600.00.
e. To approve Change order #3 for the Bridgeton High School Firesafing improvements in the amount of -$19,416.00.
Item 5.1.9 *Approval of Transfers
To approve budget transfers through September 30, 2015 for the 2015-2016 school year as attached.
Item 5.1.10 a-c *Approval of School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill Reports
a. To approve the emergency evacuation drill report for Cherry Street School on October 20, 2015 from 7:45-8:45 AM in the bus drop off area using route number 14,45,3,27,82-1,46-1,45-1,77-1,35-1,82-2,46-2,77-2 and 45-2 under the supervision of Joseph Terrigno, Asst. Principal and Officer Frederick Bornhardt.
b. To approve the emergency evacuation drill report for Broad Street School on October 16, 2015 from 9:15am to10:15am in the West Ave. side parking lot using route number 1,3-1,3-2,35,12,47-1,47-2,55-1,55-2,7,77,38,9,36,12- 1,37,36-2,12-2,37-2,9-1,9-2,42-1 and 42-2 under the supervision of Karl Brown and Alesha Taylor.
c. To approve the emergency evacuation drill report for Indian Avenue School on September 11, 2015 from 9:15am to 11:00am in the bus loading zone using route number 33, 46, Shep 1, Shep 2, CJ, 27, Sports, Glory Tabernacle, 1-1, 1- 2, 17-1, 17-2, 33, 14 and 23, 27, 47, 37 and 29 under the supervision of Carl Dolente and Olga Rivera.
Item 5.1.11 a-c *Approval of Donations
a. To approve the donation of calculators from TD Bank and Bridgeton Onized Federal Credit Union for QML math events.
b. To approve the donation of Hats, gloves, scarves and other winter accessories from Berean Baptist Temple for QML students in need.
c. To approve Buckshutem Road School to accept the 164 item donation of school supplies from the Local CWA 1040 Union. The supplies include notebooks, pens, pencils, crayons, highlighters, and pencil holders. There is no cost to the Board.
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Item 5.1.12 a-c *Approval of Acceptance of Grants
a. To approve the acceptance of the 2015-2016 21st Century grant for the 21st Century Afterschool Program at Cherry Street School in the amount of $56,740.00. This is year 2 of a 5 year grant which has been approved by the State of NJ with the Cumberland Empowerment Zone as the lead agency.
b. To approve the submission and acceptance of the Chapter 192-193 grant funds for FY16 for the total amount of $4,349.00.
c. To approve the supplemental funding in the amount of $45,000.00 from the 21st Century Discretionary Grant for the 2015-2016 school year to augment the Pathways 21st Century afterschool programs held at Broad Street School, Buckshutem Road School, Indian Avenue School, Quarter Mile Lane School, and West Avenue School. With this supplemental funding, additional educational services will be provided in the way of additional instructional teachers and aides to serve both general and special education students as well as additional field trip opportunities.
Item 5.1.13 *Approval of Grant Applications
To approve Broad Street School, Buckshutem Road School, and West Avenue School to submit an application for the Laura Bush School Library grant for a maximum of $7,000.00 each school. If awarded, each school will purchase materials, books, and eBooks for each library. The Laura Bush Library Grant is due December 15, 2014.
Item 5.1.14 *Approval of Required Maintenance Plan
To approve the three year required maintenance plan and schedule M1, as of November 1, 2015 which reflects the prior year expenditure of required maintenance items and the minimum required maintenance budget amounts for the 2016/2017 budget year. (attached)
Item 5.1.15 * Approval of Nonpublic Security Aid
To approve Nonpublic Security Aid through funding from the NJDOE Nonpublic School Security Aid. Bridgeton Christian School requests to fund the cost of two-way radios, orange traffic cones, and signage in keeping with approved NJDOE expenditures. The cost is not to exceed the $575.00 allocation received from the NJDOE.
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Item 6.1.1 a-b *Facility Usage a. To approve the request of Mount Hill Missionary Church to use the Bridgeton High School Auditorium, Cafeteria and Music rooms for Gospel Concert on June 11, 2016, 3:00-8:30 PM. Custodial, Sound Tech, Kitchen worker and rental fees will be charged. An appropriate insurance certificate is on file. Approval is granted contingent on the understanding that school activities take precedence. If a school facility is required for a school activity, board approval is revoked.
b. To approve the request of Rowan University Center for Access, Success and Equity to use the West Avenue School Cafeteria on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 from 5:00-8:00 PM for a discussion forum. An appropriate insurance certificate is on file. Approval is granted contingent on the understanding that school activities take precedence. If a school facility is required for a school activity, board approval is revoked.
Item 7. Non-Consent Agenda
Item 4.3.2 Ratification of Non-Certificated Staff
To ratify the appointment of Mr. Kevin Milbourne to the position of Interim Director of School Safety and Security at Bank Street Administration Building, effective October 14, 2015 through November 3, 2015. Account # 11-000-266-110- 00-24. PC #986.
Item 4.4.6 b. Approval of Staff for Family-Community Involvement Grant
To approve additional hours for the following previously approved staff members to present at various parent workshops to be held at each school as described in the Family and Community Engagement Grant from November 1, 2015 to August 31, 2016. On the October 2015 agenda teachers were approved for up to 16 hours, as needed, to present activities to parents and students. The teachers will now work up to 36 hours, as needed, not to exceed the total allocation for teacher’s salaries of $35,840.00. Account# 20-468-200-101-00-40.
Current Up To New Up To Name Position Hours Hours Total Amy Defeo Teacher 16 36 As Needed Dr. Margaret Morgan Teacher 16 36 As Needed Rosalie Pereda Teacher 16 36 As Needed Erin D'Agostino Teacher 16 36 As Needed 31 Date of Meeting – Public Action Meeting: November 10, 2015 @ 6:00 PM
Caleb Pratts Teacher 16 36 As Needed Pamela Doughty Teacher 16 36 As Needed Caroline Cornelius Teacher 16 36 As Needed Jonathan Propert Teacher 16 36 As Needed Ashlee Perna Teacher 16 36 As Needed Michael Bubek Teacher 16 36 As Needed Lindsey Willet Teacher 16 36 As Needed Lauren Nicosia Teacher 16 36 As Needed Jessica Burk Teacher 16 36 As Needed Amanda McCloskey Teacher 16 36 As Needed Suzanne Ackley Teacher 16 36 As Needed Jennifer Carbone Teacher 16 36 As Needed Starr Mulford Teacher 16 36 As Needed Thomas Herman Teacher 16 36 As Needed Maryanne Gibson Teacher 16 36 As Needed Arlene Ortiz Teacher 16 36 As Needed Norma Garcia Teacher 16 36 As Needed Cherie Douglas Teacher 16 36 As Needed Maria Mesias Teacher 16 36 As Needed Lisa Murphy Teacher 16 36 As Needed Kelia Brown Teacher 16 36 As Needed Olga Carson Teacher 16 36 As Needed Shasharaa Blackshear Teacher 16 36 As Needed Lucy Soto Teacher 16 36 As Needed Viviana Guzman Teacher 16 36 As Needed Deborah Emery Teacher 16 36 As Needed Elyse Bittner Teacher 16 36 As Needed Ada DeHoyas Teacher 16 36 As Needed Jane Krokos Teacher 16 36 As Needed Victoria Millard Teacher 16 36 As Needed Leslie Repsher Teacher 16 36 As Needed Robert Wisnieski Teacher 16 36 As Needed
Item 6.1.1 c-d Facility Usage c. To approve the request of Manna from Heaven/NAACP to use the West Ave. Cafeteria, Monday, November 23, 2015, 3:00-6:00 PM for Holiday Basket Give away. An appropriate insurance certificate is on file. Approval is granted 32 Date of Meeting – Public Action Meeting: November 10, 2015 @ 6:00 PM
contingent on the understanding that school activities take precedence. If a school facility is required for a school activity, board approval is revoked. d. To approve the request of Manna from Heaven/NAACP to use the GOFECC Cafeteria & Kitchen on Thursday, November 26, 2015, 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM for Holiday Community Dinner. Staff will donate time. An appropriate insurance certificate is on file. Approval is granted contingent on the understanding that school activities take precedence. If a school facility is required for a school activity, board approval is revoked.
Item 8. OTHER BOARD ACTION: INFORMATION 8.1 Second Reading Revised Policy 5131 Conduct/Discipline 8.2 Second Reading Revised Policy 4112.8/4212.8 Nepotism 8.3 Second Reading Revised Policy 3542.1 Wellness and Nutrition
8.4 To approve Ms. Jennifer Shaw, Dance Teacher at BHS, for a Sick Bank approved by Dr. Patitucci, effective October 5, 2015 (1/2 PM) until November 4, 2015 or released from doctor’s care.
8.5 To approve Mr. Stephen Jublou, Science Teacher at BHS, for a Sick Bank approved by Dr. Patitucci, effective September 29, 2015 (1/2 PM) until October 20, 2015 or released from doctor’s care.
8.6 To approve maintaining the termination of a certificated staff member whose name is on file with the Human Resources Director after the conclusion of a Donaldson hearing related to the termination.
8.7 To approve moving the School Board election from the Third Tuesday in April to the First Tuesday after the First Monday in November.
Item 9. 9.1 Committee Reports 9.2 Executive Session
Item 10. ADJOURNMENT
33 Date of Meeting – Public Action Meeting: November 10, 2015 @ 6:00 PM