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12745 August 15, 2017 BRIDGETON BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC ACTION MEETING August 15, 2017 The public action meeting of the Bridgeton Board of Education was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by Mr. Morgan. Board Members present were Mr. David Gonzalez, Mr. Albert Morgan, Mr. Edward Bethea, Ms. Ashlee Todd, Ms. Dulce Gomez, Mr. Kenny SmithBey, and Mr. Tyrone Williams, and Mrs. Mary Peterson. Ms. Angelia Edwards was absent. Also in attendance were Dr. Thomasina Jones, Superintendent, Dr. Robin Harden Daniels, Assistant Superintendent, Mrs. Nicole M. Albanese, School Business Administrator, Ms. Aja Thomas, Human Resources Manager and Mr. Steve Bacigalupo, Board Solicitor. Prayer was offered by Mr. Smithbey. 1. OPENING ACTIVITIES/MISSION STATEMENT The Mission of the Bridgeton Public School District is to provide multiple pathways for all students to attain the New Jersey Student Learning 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 17, 2017. 1.6 PUBLIC HEARING – Amendment to the Contract for the Superintendent The board solicitor read the notice of the public hearing to amend the Superintendent’s contract. He shared the information in the proposal was for a salary increase of 5% for both the 2017-18 school and the 2018-19 school year. In addition, there is an adjustment to the salary for having a high school was increased from $2,500 to $5,000 as per code. 12746 August 15, 2017 1.6.1 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Ms. Espenosa, parent of child in district, stated she does not want her child to attend Bridgeton and wants her child to go to a different district. She stated she does not like Bridgeton’s policies and does not believe that her child is treated well by staff. Mr. Dale Carney addressed the board stating he opposes the Superintendents increase. He believes that until all district law suits are settled nobody should get a contract. Mr. Carney expressed hardships encountered and people who have been terminated and the impact it has on their life. Feels his family was treated unfairly. Mayor Kelley addressed the board congratulating them on the success of the district. He requested that the board utilize funding to offset the tax increase to the city. Mr. Bethea thanked the Mayor and Senate President for their efforts Mr. Williams stated he remembered Senator Sweeney saying the money could be used for other things. 1.7 RESOLUTIONS – Motion by Mr. SmithBey, second by Mr. Gonzalez approving the Bylaw Amendment for Southern Coastal Regional Resolution. Motion carried, roll call vote was 8-0. Motion by Mr. SmithBey, second by Mr. Gonzalez approving the Employment Benefits Fund resolution. Motion carried, roll call vote was 8-0. Motion by Mr. Bethea, second by Mr. Gonzalez approving the Doctrine of Necessity resolution. Motion carried, roll call vote was 7-0-1, with Mr. Williams abstaining. Motion by Mr. SmithBey, second by Mr. Bethea approving of Amendment to the Superintendent’s Contract Resolution. Motion carried, roll call vote was 8-0. Motion by Mr. SmithBey, second by Mr. Gonzalez approving the Indemnification of board member resolution. Motion carried, roll call vote was 7-0-1, with Ms. Gomez abstaining. 1.9 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Mr. Williams, second by Mrs. Peterson approving the following minutes: Regular Public Action Meeting July 18, 2017 Motion carried, roll call vote was 8-0. The Board reviewed the agenda. 12747 August 15, 2017 *CONSENT AGENDA Item 2.1 *Approval of Resources/Novels All items were approved by the Board Curriculum and Instruction Committee on July 18, 2017. Teachers Resources for Approval: Trait Crate Plus – Grades K–4 Writing –Ruth Culham - Copyright: 2016 Trait Crate Plus – Grade 5 Writing – Ruth Culham - Copyright: 2014 Workbook to Accompany Simmers DHO Health Science - Health Occupation Skills – Elements of Health Care Careers – Cengage Learning – Copyright: 2017 Novels for Approval: These novels were selected by a committee of teachers, master teachers, and administration and have been designated for each grade based on the reading level and content of each novel. They will be used as a part of the re-alignment of the grades 6-8 ELA curriculum with the New Jersey Department of Education model curricular framework. The Mighty – To be used in Grade 6 Language Arts – Rodman Philbrick – Scholastic - Copyright: 1993 Al Capone Shine My Shoes – To be used in Grade 7 Language Arts – Gennifer Choldenko – Dial Books for Young Readers –Copyright: 1989 The Hunger Games – To be used in Grade 8 Language Arts – Suzanne Collins – Scholastic - Copyright: 2010 Number the Stars – To be used in Grade 6 Language Arts – Lois Lowry - Sandpiper – Houghton Mifflin - Copyright: 1989 The Boy in the Striped Pajamas – To be used in Grade 8 Language Arts - John Boyne – David Fickling Books – Copyright: 2006 Item 2.2 a-h *Approval of Professional Development a. Approved Socratic Seminar Professional Development for Gr. 6-8 English Language Arts and Social Studies Teachers on November 28-30, 2017 full day. Total cost $9250.00. Acct. # 11-000-221-320-00-17. b. Approved the American Red Cross CPR and AED Training on October 11, 2017 for all K-12 Health and PE teachers (20). This is required for re-certification that is good for 2 years. Total cost 2000.00, Acct. #11-190-100-320-00-11. August 9-10, 2017 from 9:00AM-3:00 PM. c. Approved Dr. James McCall and Dr. Peter Rattigan, Rowan Professors, as guest speakers for all K-12 Health and PE teachers on 4 half in-service days. December 1, 2017, January 26, 2018, February 23, 2018, and May 18, 2018. Total cost $1000.00, Acct. # 11-190- 100-320-00-11. d. Approved Kristi Schoppe, Teacher at Quarter Mile Lane School to attend the 50th Annual Conference Reading and Writing on October 27, 2017 in New Brunswick, NJ. Registration fee $180.00, Acct. # 11-000-221-590-00-19. 12748 August 15, 2017 e. Approved Mark Wong, from Young Audiences to present a professional development session that will explore how the study of Hip Hop dance, student driven choreography, History and Social Studies can inspire student learning centered around the American Civil Rights Movement at West Avenue School on September 1, 2017 from 1:00- 3:00 PM. Total cost $505.00, Acct. # 20-237-200-320-07-40. f. Approved HMH Math Inventory On-site training per the 2017-2018 BHS School Improvement Plan. Full day training for all math teachers will occur before Dec. 1, 2017. Total cost $2950.00, Acct. # 20-237-200-30002-40. g. Approved SRI-ETTC to partner with Bridgeton High School for a total of 12 days to provide engaging, research-based learning opportunities around the process of using data to drive instruction. The goal will be to help ensure a school wide process of reviewing and responding to data. Over the course of the year monthly, the leadership team will participate in face-to-face workshops where SRI ETTC will work closely with leadership to develop a customized, aligned professional learning plan that is tailored to meet the specific needs of the school to include data driven decision making. The work will begin with a two-day kick-off. The goals of these days will be to review all current data to include PARCC, conduct a gap analysis, do learning walks throughout the school, and meet with teachers and leaders to better understand the specific needs of the school. It will include two more face-to-face days focused on classroom observation, modeling and teacher coaching. Total cost $15672.00, Acct. # 20-237- 200-320-02-40. h. Approved the CEZ 21st Century Program at Cherry Street School beginning September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. Hours to include professional development days as well as instructional hours. Staff will be paid through blended funding of CEZ 21st Century funds, CEZ United Way funding, anticipated NJDOE Supplemental IDEA funding and district match. $57,794.50, Acct. # 20-457-100-101-00-40; 20-457-200-100-00- 40 Item 2.3 a-vv *Approval of Student Programs a. Approved BHS Art Club September 18, 2017-June 7, 2018, once per month from 2:30-4:30 PM. The club members will learn about collaboration, by creating props, backdrops and costumes for various events such as dance showcases, plays and musicals. Club members will also participate in Bridgeton community events, contests and murals. 1 teacher cost $575.93, paid by the Student Activity Fund Acct. b. Approved BHS Afterschool Tutoring Support for grades 9-12. The program will run 2 days a week for approximately 29 weeks.