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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.

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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.

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*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. The objective of the program is to increase student performance on benchmark assessments. Computer and media center services will be accessible for students who may not have those services available. 4 teachers x $31.00 x 4 hrs. x 29 weeks = $15,484.38, Acct. # 15-421-100-101-01-02. c. Approved BHS After School Detention on September 18, 2017-June 7, 2018, 2 days per week from 2:30-4:30 PM. 1 teacher x $31.00 x 4 x 29 weeks = $3596.00, Acct. # 15-421-100-101-01-02. d. Approved BHS Bilingual/ESL Afterschool Support on September 18, 2017-June 7, 2018, 2 days per week from 2:30-4:30 PM. 1 teacher x $31.00 x 4 x 29 weeks = $3596.00, Acct. # 15- 421-100-101-01-02. 12749 August 15, 2017

e. Approved BHS After School Security Support to the afterschool programs held Monday through Thursday, September 18, 2017 – June 7, 2018 from 2:30-4:30 PM. 1 EEO x 4 days per week x 29 weeks = $8665.20, Acct. # 15-421-100-101-01-02. f. Approved BHS After School Special Education Support for 2 days per week, September 18, 2017 – June 7, 2018 from 2:30-4:30 PM. 1 teacher x $31.00 x 4 x 29 weeks = $3871.09, Acct. # 15-421-100-101-01-02. g. Approved BHS Freshmen Parent Night “Meet & Greet” on August 29, 2017 from 6:00-8:00 PM. The parents will meet with the administrators and learn what the students should expect as incoming freshmen. h. Approved BHS Native American Cultural Awareness Club September 18, 2017– June 7, 2018. The club activities include club meetings, history and cultural seminars, guest speakers, networking with other area Native American clubs, field trips, school-based POW WOW dance exhibitions, tribal arts and crafts, club fund raising to defray costs of club expenses. 1 teacher cost $575.93, paid by the Student Activity Fund Acct. i. Approved BHS Athletic Online Apparel Store Fundraiser. 10-15 items with the Bridgeton logo will be available for purchase through an online link by Order My Gear a 3rd party online store. This is a fundraiser for the athletic department. j. Approved the God First (G-1) Club at BHS September 18, 2017 – June 7, 2018 Proposed club activities include club meetings, a forum for interested students to study and discuss the Bible, find the meaning of the passages and how they apply to everyday life. The club will promote mutual respect for each other. 1 teacher cost $575.93, paid by the Student Activity Fund Acct. k. Approved Broad Street School PBSIS Extended Day Club will meet 2-3 days a week beginning September to June 1, 2018. Club members will consist of 20 students in grades 6-8, recommended by teachers, counselors, CST, and administrators. The selection process will result in a diverse membership that reflects our school population. Club members will take an active leadership role in cultivating and supporting a positive school climate. Meetings will consist of familiarizing members with PBSIS school-based initiatives, and working collaboratively in designing and planning of incentive based activities. Club members will also select a culminating service project that will provide an opportunity to learn about the importance of serving others in the community and promoting daily happiness. This is included as part of our School Improvement Plan. 1 teacher x 3hours x 3 days per week for 30 weeks = $2790 + Supplies $210 = $3000.00, Acct. # 20-237-100-101-03-40; 20-237-100-610-03-40. l. Approved the Cohanzick Zoo Scarecrow Contest September 1-30. 2017. The Zoo will select the theme and provide bamboo for the base of the Scarecrow. Dr. Anne Marie Pai will be facilitator at Broad Street School. The Cohanzick Zoo will do the judging. Broad Street School and BHS has the contest open to all classes and participation is optional. m. Approved Lunch with a Firefighter/EMT at Broad Street School during lunch periods. The program will be used as one of the monthly PBSIS incentives. This activity will allow students to interact and build a positive relationships with our Community Service members.

12750 August 15, 2017 n. Approved Broad Street School Family Winter Activity Night on December 5, 2017 from 5:30-7:30 PM. (Emergency Closing Date: Wednesday, December 19, 2017) At this event, parents will rotate with their children in Math and Art Activities. Kid’s Corner will be participating with this event. Parent Materials and refreshments will be available. Security is requested. Total cost $600.00, Acct. # 20-237-200-500-03-40. o. Approved Broad Street School Funds for Kids Fundraiser from September 15, 2017- May15, 2018.The fundraiser is healthy snacks and Pine River Greeting brochure. All profits go toward student activities for afterschool clubs, field day, and Olympic Day t-shirts at Broad Street School. p. Approved Broad Street School Cheetah Shirt Sale September 15, 2017-June 1, 2018. All profits go toward student activities for afterschool clubs, field day, and Olympic Day t-shirts at Broad Street School. q. Approved Broad Street School Fall Family Reading and Film Festival for Gr. K-4 on October 26, 2017 from 5:30-7:30 PM. Age appropriate & seasonal books will be read by our media specialists and an approved seasonal movie will be shown to families. Light refreshments will be served. We will be collaborating with Kids Corner for this event. Security will be requested. Total cost $150.00, Acct. # 20-237-100-610-00-40. r. Approved Dad Take Your Child to School Breakfast at Broad Street School on September 19, 2017 from 9:15-9:45 AM. Father's & students in grades 5-8 will begin their day with a light breakfast after which students will return to class. Fathers will meet with an approved community guest speaker who will challenge and engage fathers in a 15 minute empowerment presentation and brief discussion. Fathers will sign a Father/Child pledge which will be displayed the entire month of September as a reminder of the importance of Father involvement/participation and student success. Kids Corner will be collaborating on this event. Total cost $325.00, Acct. # 20-237-100-610-00-40. s. Approved Broad Street School Extended Day Programs as listed below. Math 24 Club Gr. 4 October 10, 2017-May 23, 2018 3:30-4:30 PM 2 days a week POSITION SALARY/HR HOURS WEEKS TOTAL ACCT. # $ 2 Advisors $28 2 30 3360.00 20-237-200-101-02-40 Reading Rangers Club Gr. 6 October 18, 2017-May 23, 2018 3:30-4:30 PM 1 day a week POSITION SALARY/HR HOURS WEEKS TOTAL ACCT. # 1 Advisor $28 1 25 $ 700.00 20-237-200-101-02-40 Character Education Club October 10, 2017-May 23, 2018 3:30-4:30 PM 1 day a week POSITION SALARY/HR HOURS WEEKS TOTAL ACCT. # 1 Advisor $28 1 30 $ 840.00 20-237-200-101-02-40

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Kids Corner Homework Club Gr. 3-4 February 8, 2018-March 27, 2018 3:30-5:30 PM 2 days a week POSITION SALARY/HR HOURS WEEKS TOTAL ACCT. # 1 Advisor $28 2 8 $ 448.00 Paid by Kids Corner Debate Team Gr. 5-8 October 10, 2017-June 1, 2018 3:30-4:30 PM 3 days a week POSITION SALARY/HR HOURS WEEKS TOTAL ACCT. # 2 Advisors $28 3 30 $5040.00 Acct. #15-421-100-100-00-03 2 Advisors 5 Saturday’s $28 5 5 $1400.00 Acct. #15-421-100-100-00-03 Lego Robotics Club Gr. 6-8 January 19, 2018-June 3, 2018 3:30-4:30 PM 2 days a week

POSITION SALARY/HR HOURS WEEKS TOTAL ACCT. # $ 1 Advisor $28 2.5 24 1680.00 Acct. #15-421-100-100-00-03 Parent and Child Art Classes Gr. 1-4 October 17, 2017-May 8, 2018 *Note – 7 weeks are spread out between the dates. POSITION SALARY/HR HOURS WEEKS TOTAL ACCT. # 1 Advisors $28 2 7 $ 392.00 Acct. #15-421-100-100-00-03 1 Advisors $34 2 7 $ 476.00 Acct. #15-421-100-100-00-03 Minecraft Club Gr. 3-6 January 21, 2018 – March 28, 2018 3:30-4:30 PM 2 days a week

POSITION SALARY/HR HOURS WEEKS TOTAL ACCT. # $ 2 Advisors $28 3 12 2016.00 Acct. #15-421-100-100-00-03 Afterschool Detention October 1, 2017-June 1, 2018 3:30-4:30 PM 3 days per week

POSITION SALARY/HR HOURS WEEKS TOTAL ACCT. # $ 1 Advisor $28 3 35 2940.00 Acct. #15-421-100-100-00-03

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Drill Team/ Color Guard Gr. 6-8 3:30-4:30 PM 1 day a week POSITION SALARY/HR HOURS WEEKS TOTAL ACCT. # 1 Advisor $28 1 35 $ 980.00 Acct. #15 - 421 - 100 - 100 - 00 - 03 Supplies $100.00 Acct. #15-421-100-610-00-03 Newcomers Club Gr. 6-8 October 16, 2017-May 9, 2018 3:30-4:30 PM 2 days per week POSITION SALARY/HR HOURS WEEKS TOTAL ACCT. # $ 1 Advisor $31 2 23 1426.00 Acct. #15-421-100-100-00-03 $ 1 Advisor $28 2 23 1288.00 Acct. #15-421-100-100-00-03 Extended Day Program Coordinator October 1, 2017-June 1, 2018

POSITION SALARY/HR HOURS WEEKS TOTAL ACCT. # $ 1 Advisor $28 4 30 3360.00 Acct. #15-421-100-100-00-03 s. Approved District Parent Kickoff Event – “Welcome to BPS” on September 7, 2017 from 5:30-7:00 PM at Buckshutem Road School. The meeting will be an interactive fair activity where parents will learn about pertinent district initiatives, Title I and Title III programs as well as the various community resources. Parents and community members will also meet each school's Parent Liaison or Community Parent Involvement Specialist. Refreshments will be served. District Translators will be made available for this evening event. Total cost $2000.00, Acct. # 20-237-200-610-00-40 PI; 20-237-200-500-00-40. t. Approved PBSIS Paw Pop Sale at Buckshutem Road School on Dec. 11-22, 2017 and June 5-14, 2018 during lunch periods. Funds raised will provide incentives for students. u. Approved Cherry Street School’s PBSIS “Kick Off”, September 25, 2017 from 9:00 - 10:30 AM, PBSIS Fundraiser on September 29, 2017, and PBSIS Spirit week September 25-29, 2017 for grades K-8. The BHS Band, Cheerleaders, JROTC and Bulldog will attend the kick-off. v. Approved Excel Program’s Cherrydale Farms Fundraiser from September 18 to October 2, 2017. The ExCEL Program will distribute sale forms and envelopes for students to use in selling the Cherrydale items, which include food products, candles, and small household items. Prices of products vary from $8 to $38. The school will profit 45% from all sales. All students will receive a credit of 30% of their sales towards their 8th grade class trip to Washington. The remaining 15% will go toward the student activity fund for afterschool clubs, field day, and Olympic Day t-shirts.

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w. Approved the Kindergarten Expo hosted by The Dr. Geraldyn O. Foster Early Childhood Center in the Buckshutem Road School cafeteria on May 16, 2018 from 5:30–7:30 PM. This event will be a joint effort between district preschool and kindergarten educators in order to highlight the kindergarten programs offered throughout the Bridgeton Public School district. The purpose of this event is to equip parents and students with the knowledge, information, and resources needed to best prepare for the transition from Pre-K-4 to Kindergarten. School district and community organizations will be invited to showcase the programs and services offered during the summer and throughout the school year. This exhibition event will include an introductory presentation, interactive displays, information tables and kindergarten classroom tours. Light refreshments will be served to our families approx. 450 attendees. Total cost $550.00, Acct. # 20-218-200-600-00-01. x. Approved Trunk-or-Treat 2017 on October 26, 2017 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM at Dr. Geraldyn O. Foster Early Childhood Center. In the spirit of the fall festivities, this event incorporates literacy with fun. Staff will be decorating the trunks of their cars to capture the essence of a popular children's book. Ex. - Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. Students are invited to bring their families and dress in costume to walk around to the different trunks, and get a treat! This is a fun family event that helps bring literacy to life. Security will be provided by District. Approx. 650 attendees, Total cost $900.00, Acct. #20-218-200-600-00-01. y. Approved Steered Straight, Inc. assembly at Indian Avenue School on October 24, 2017 from 9:00-11:10 AM. Steered Straight is a non-profit educational and prevention intervention organization, committed to reaching children, teens and young adults with a message of reality about life choices and the importance of consequential thinking so that they understand that there are consequences to their actions. Students, grades 5-8, will receive a profound message delivered to them from experienced, identifiable and caring messengers about the realities of what is happening with the social consequences of the choices that our young citizens are making. The total cost is $1500.00 for 2 assemblies. The Prosecutor's Grant will pay for 50% of the fee. Total cost $750.00, Acct. # 15-000-218-610-00-05. z. Approved Indian Avenue School Spirit Committee Believe Kids Catalog Fundraiser, September 25- October 13, 2017. All proceeds go toward student activities for afterschool clubs, field day, and Olympic Day t-shirts. aa. Approved Indian Avenue School Holiday Family Night/Gift Shop on December 12, 2017 from 5:30- 8:30 PM for all students and their families. A fun family night of crafts, games, face painting and family photos. All proceeds will be for student activities for afterschool clubs, field day, and Olympic Day t- shirts. bb. Approved Indian Avenue School Career Day on June 13, 2018, between 9:00-11:00 AM. This program is hosted by the Indian Avenue School guidance counselors. Presenters from the community, including the SPCA with their Therapy dog(s) will be present. They represent a variety of careers and will visit grades 5-8 classrooms to discuss their careers, their educational background and skills. Only students with a signed permission slip will be permitted to attend the presentation given by the SPCA. Light refreshments will be served. Total Cost: $100.00, Acct. # 15-000-2110610-01-05.

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cc. Approved Indian Avenue School Black History Laser Tribute Assembly on February 28, 2018 from 9:15-10:45 AM for grades 5-8 to celebrate the profound contributions of African-Americans. The Black History Laser Tribute is a captivating retrospective that features fun, sing-a-long music as well as key historical figures that include artists and historical figures. Aretha Franklin, Cab Calloway, Tuskegee Airmen and George Washington Carver are a few of those artists that will be featured. This is a great cultural arts program. The cost for 2 performances is $995.00, Acct # 15- 190-100-320-00-05. dd. Approved Indian Avenue School Mixed Bags Fundraiser on April 9-30, 2018 to raise funds for the Student Activity Account. Mixed Bags consists of a catolog that has 100s of must-have items! Totes, accessories, kitchen gadgets, gift wrap and more. Prices start at less than $10. We will receive 50% of the proceeds for catalog orders and 40% for orders done online. This fundraiser will be conducted during the spring. The website provides customizable parent letter templates, downloadable coupons and flyers, and a "send a custom email" tool for free written in both the English and Spanish language. Orders can be submitted with a traditional order form or they can be completed online. Online orders are delivered directly to the customer's home from the company. The seller packets are free and there is a school prize program included with our fundraiser. There are no start-up costs. ee. Approved Indian Avenue School Joe Corbi's winter fundraiser selling products to raise funds for the Student Activity Account for afterschool clubs, field day, and Olympic Day t-shirts. The fundraiser will begin on December 20, 2017. ff. Approved Quarter Mile Lane School Extended Day Programs as listed below. Gifted/Talented Enrichment October 11, 2017 – May 31, 2018 3:30-4:30 PM 2 days a week. POSITIO SALARY/H HOUR WEEK N R S S TOTAL ACCT. # 1 Advisors $28 2 33 $ 1848.00 15-421-100-101-16-08 Afterschool Detention Gr. 1-8 October 11, 2017 – June 8, 2018 3:00-4:30 PM 4 days a week. SALARY HOUR WEE TOTAL ACCT POSITIO /HR S KS . # N 1 Advisor $31 6 36 $6696.00 20-23-100-100-08-40 Math Club Gr. 3-4, 5-8 October 11, 2017 – May 31, 2018 3:30-4:30 PM 2 days a week POSITIO SALARY HOU WEEK TOTAL ACCT. N /HR RS S # 1 Advisor $28 2 33 $1848.00 15-421-100-100-00-08 1 Advisor $28 2 33 $1848.00 15-421-100-100-00-08

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Literacy Club Gr. 3-4, 5-8 October 11, 2017 – May 31, 2018 3:30-4:30 PM 2 days a week POSITION SALARY/HR HOURS WEEKS TOTAL ACCT. # 1 Advisor $28 2 33 $1848.00 15-421-100-100-00-08 1 Advisor $28 2 33 $1848.00 15-421-100-100-00-08 Homework Club Gr. 3-4 October 11, 2017 – May 31, 2018 3:30-4:30 PM 2 days a week POSITIO SALARY HOU WEEK TOTAL ACCT. N /HR RS S # 1 Advisor $28 2 33 $1848.00 15-421-100-100-00-08 iRead Club Gr. 1-2 October 11, 2017 – May 31, 2018 3:30-4:30 PM 2 days a week POSITION SALARY/HR HOURS WEEKS TOTAL ACCT. # 1 Advisor $28 2 33 $1848.00 15-421-100-100-00-08 gg. Approved the Special Education Independent Educational Evaluation process as listed below. When assessments of a pupil have been conducted by or on behalf of the Bridgeton Public School District to determine initial or continuing eligibility for Special Education and Related Services as part of an initial evaluation or reevaluation, the student's parents are entitled by law to request an Independent Educational Evaluation of the student if there is disagreement with any assessment conducted by the District or if parent wants to compare results. Upon results of a request for an Independent Educational Evaluation, the Bridgeton Public School District has the option either to provide the independent evaluation at no cost to the parent or to initiate a due process hearing to show that its evaluation is appropriate. Upon receipt of a parental request for an Independent Educational Evaluation, the School District shall either 1) provide the parent(s) with information about where an Independent Educational Evaluation may be obtained and the criteria for Independent Educational Evaluations according to applicable New Jersey regulations and the additional criteria specified, or 2) not later than twenty calendar days after receipt of the parental request for an Independent Educational Evaluation, request a due process hearing in accordance with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 6A:14-2.7 etseq., to show that its evaluation is appropriate. Criteria for Independent Evaluations at District Expense: 1. Any Independent Educational Evaluation paid for with public funds shall: a. Be conducted according to the provisions of N.J.A.C. 6A:14-3.4; and b. Be obtained from another public school district, educational services commission, jointure commission, a clinic or agency approved under N.J.A.C. 6A:14-5, or private practitioner who is appropriately certified and/or licensed, where certification or license is required, c. An independent medical evaluation may be obtained according to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-5.1 (e) Psych- Educational Services Inc., EBS Healthcare Services, Salem County Special Services School District and Rowan University Assessment & Learning Center. hh. Approved West Avenue School's Field Day on June 8, 2018, rain date June 11, 2018 for grades K- 8. Our PE Teachers will plan the games for the day (softball, volleyball, basketball, etc.).

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ii. Approved West Avenue School Student Advisory Council (WASAC). WASAC is a middle school, youth-led organization that is committed to providing a voice for the students of West Ave School by representing and presenting the interests of the students to the administration the West Ave School. Each 5-8 grade classroom can have one representative on the WASAC. The WASAC will meet once a month with school administration. In addition to the representatives, two Student Delegates will sit on the School Leadership Council (SLC) as advisors about the opinions of the students. The WASAC works at its best when students are represented and when the representatives can learn what their fellow students think. Budget $50.00 per month for refreshments total cost $500.00, Acct. #15-000-240-610-00-07. jj. Approved West Avenue School PBSIS (Positive Behavior Support in Schools) for the 3rd year. The program entails a consistent set of behavioral expectations and a recognition system used school-wide. This program will run from October 2017 - June 2018. The following items are student incentives that will be given to students weekly and monthly. Weekly healthy snacks from our BHS cafeteria, monthly prizes educational games and books. Total cost $2,000.00, Acct. #15-000-211-610-00-07. kk. Approved West Avenue School's PBSIS "Kick Off", PBSIS Fundraiser, and PBSIS Spirit Week. September 18 - 22, 2017; grades K-8. The rules will be taught along with a time of celebration. There will also be prizes for rewards as well as refreshments and supplies. Monday thru Friday will be classroom instruction on PBSIS. Total $500.00, Acct. #15-000-240-610-01-07. ll. Approved Career Day at West Avenue School on October 27, 2017 from 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM. Members of the community will come to the school and share their career's with students. mm. Approved Century Savings Bank Visit on September 20, 2017 at West Avenue School from 9:00-9:15 AM. A Century Savings employee, Ranania Hadden, will come every Wednesday morning Accepted student deposits into their savings accounts. Mrs. Haskins will assist with accepting deposits as well as dropping deposits off to the bank. nn. Approved West Avenue School Food Program as part of our initiative to increase the parental involvement and volunteers within the West Avenue School. We would like to implement a food program for our volunteers. A grocery bag of non-perishable food will be given to those volunteers who served throughout the month. We will ask students and staff to donate canned goods to our program. We believe this program will increase parental involvement and provide continuous nutrition benefits to our families. Volunteer services will include Breakfast and lunch clean up, evening program events, fundraisers, and library assistance (shelving books). Each volunteer will be required to submit a valid fingerprint and background check to the Human Resource office before volunteering. oo. Approved West Avenue Scholastic Book Fair on November 13-17, 2017 with a family night being held on November 15, 2017 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. The book fair will be held in the Media Center during school hours. The school receives 40% if we reach our goal of selling more than $1,500 in products. If our target goal of $1,500 is met, we will purchase books for parents and students. pp. Approved West Avenue School Store that will be open September 15, 2017-June 1, 2018 to all students during their lunch period to purchase school-related items. The school store will include pencils, notebooks, pens, erasers and highlighters. All proceeds will go towards student and parent incentives throughout the school year. Mrs.Haskins will be responsible for collecting the sales tax, completing the proper paperwork and submitting all information/tax collected to the business office on a quarterly basis. 12757 August 15, 2017 qq. Approved West Avenue School Reading Days on October 18 – Kindergarten, December 13, 2017 – Gr. 1-2 and March 2, 2018 – Gr. 3-4. Parents will come on those dates and read to their child for up to an hour. Each student will receive a new book. Total cost $300.00, Acct. # 20-237-100-610-00- 40. rr. Approved Too Hot for Reading Night on October 25, 2017 from 6:00-7:30 PM at West Avenue School. Bridgeton Fire Department will come and speak about fire safety within the home and school. Students and parents will participate in various reading activities and receive a book and activity packet to take home. Total cost $375.00, Acct. 20-237-100-610-07-40. ss. Approved West Avenue School Million Father March on September 6, 2017. All fathers will be invited to bring their child to school on the first day of school. Students will be greeted by community members such as the Bridgeton Police Department, Bridgeton Fire Department and various community leaders. Total cost $500.00, Acct. # 20-237-100-610-07-40. tt. Approved West Avenue School Grandparents Math Bingo Night on September 19, 2017 from 6:00-7:30 PM. Grandparents and students will be invited to play a math bingo game. Each family will take home an activity book and game. Total cost $450.00, Acct. # 20-237-700-610-07-40. uu. Approved West Avenue School Café Math Night on December 8, 2017. Parents will be invited to participate in various math activities. The five activity stations will consist of students showing their knowledge in addition, subtraction, multiplication and fractions. Each family will be asked to create their own customized homework plan. West Avenue will seek partnership with McDonalds to donate coffee, menus and $3-$10 gift cards. Total cost $325.00, Acct.#20-237-100-610-00-40. vv. Approved NJDOE Office of Supplemental Services McKinney Vento department to collaborate with Bridgeton Public Schools to create a statewide film to highlight the plight of homelessness in New Jersey. Parents and children would be interviewed by NJDOE authorized personnel regarding their thoughts on homelessness. All appropriate approvals would be secured before filming takes place. Filming would occur throughout NJ particularly in those districts which hold McKinney Vento LEA duties.

Item 2.4 *Approval of 2017-2018 District Professional Development Plan Approved the 2017-2018 District Professional Development Plan as attached.

Item 2.5 a-b *Approval of Observation/Clinical a. Approved Christie Johnson, an instructional assistant at Quarter Mile Lane School, is requesting approval to have her professor, Dr. Susan Cydis, observe her as part of the requirement for certification (P-3) from Montclair State University in the Fall of 2017. The observations will occur three times (one-hour periods) over the course of the Fall semester (Sept. 5 - December 14, 2017). b. Approved Samantha Shoemaker, Inclusion Teacher at Bridgeton High School, to complete the final requirements for the Graduate Endorsement in Teacher of Students with Disabilities Program at Rowan University. Ms. Shoemaker will complete her eight-week clinical in special education at Bridgeton High School, beginning February 1, 2018 through June 15, 2018 in her inclusion classroom. Mr. James Connor, Teacher of the Handicapped - in the same classroom, will be the cooperating teacher for this placement.

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Item 2.6 * Approval of 2017-2018 NJQSAC District Improvement Plan Approved the Bridgeton Public Schools New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) District Improvement Plan (DIP) for 2017-2018 as attached.

Item 2.7 *Approval of 2017-2018 District Mentoring for Quality Induction Program Approved the 2017-2018 District Mentoring for Quality Induction Program as attached.

Item 2.8 a-b *Approval of Scholarships a. Approved the Ella and Joyce Merit Scholarship in the amount of $1000.00 yearly as indicated in the attached applications to the class of 2017-2018.

Item 3.1 *Approval of Field Trip Approved Estrella Naciente Scholarship Golf Tournament Field trip for students from the BHS Latin American Club and Golf Team to travel to Medford Village Country Club on September 11, 2017 from 8:30 AM-2:00 PM to assist with the tournament.

Item 4.1.1 *Approval of Retirement of Certificated Staff Approved the retirement of Ms. Suzanne Trainor from the position of Kindergarten Teacher at Quarter Mile Lane School, effective October 1, 2017.

Item 4.1.2 a-b *Approval of Retirement of Non-Certificated Staff a. Approved the retirement of Ms. Cheryl Bennett from the position of Cafeteria Worker at Bridgeton High School, effective September 1, 2017. b. Approved the retirement of Ms. Donna Stanfa from the position of 12-Month Secretary at Dr. Geraldyn O. Foster Early Childhood Center, effective November 1, 2017.

Item 4.1.3 a-c *Approval of Resignation of Certificated Staff a. Approved the resignation of Ms. Natallia Webster from the position of Mathematics Teacher at Indian Avenue School, effective September 19, 2017, or sooner if a replacement is found. b. Approved the resignation of Ms. Tara Ingram from the position of Assistant Principal at Quarter Mile Lane School, effective September 27, 2017. c. Approved the resignation of Ms. Alexandria Vartanian from the position of School Psychologist at Buckshutem Road School, effective September 22, 2017, or sooner if a replacement is found.

Item 4.1.4 a-d *Approval of Resignation of Non-Certificated Staff a. Approved the resignation of Ms. Theresa Thompson from the position of Purchasing Agent at Bank Street Administration Building, effective August 18, 2017. b. Approved the resignation of Ms. Terri Milbourne from the position of 12-Month Secretary at Quarter Mile Lane School, effective August 25, 2017. c. Approved the resignation of Ms. Paola Sandoval from the position of Kindergarten Instructional Aide at Broad Street School, effective August 22, 2017.

12759 August 15, 2017 d. Approved the resignation of Mr. Jesus Nieves from the position of Educational Enforcement Officer at Bridgeton High School, effective September 1, 2017.

Item 4.1.5 a-f *Approval of Leaves of Absences of Certificated Staff a. Approved a request of Ms. Laura Pipitone, Teacher at BHS, for FMLA/NJFLA leave of absence, with pay from September 1, 2017 until September 12, 2017 and without pay from September 13, 2017 until February 24, 2018. This leave and paid sick days are subject to change. b. Approved a request of Ms. Heather Goraj, Teacher at Indian Avenue School, for FMLA leave of absence, from September 1, 2017 until June 30, 2018, not to exceed 12 weeks, to be used on an intermittent basis. c. Approved a request of Ms. Liz Medina, Teacher at Broad Street School, for FMLA leave of absence, from September 1, 2017 until June 30, 2018, not to Exceed 12 weeks, to be used on an intermittent basis. d. Approved a request of Ms. Suzanne Trainor, Teacher at Quarter Mile Lane, for FMLA leave of absence, with pay from September 1, 2017 until September 30, 2017. e. Approved request of Ms. Jacqueline Gentry, Teacher at Bridgeton High School, for FMLA leave of absence, with pay from September 1, 2017 until September 7, 2017 and without pay from September 8, 2017 until September 14, 2017. f. Approved a request of Mr. William Waterman, Teacher at Bridgeton High School, for FMLA leave of absence, from September 1, 2017 until June 30, 2018, not to exceed 12 weeks, to be used on an intermittent basis.

Item 4.1.6 a-b *Ratification of Leaves of Absences of Non-Certificated Staff a. Ratified a request of Ms. Terri May, Secretary at Bank Street Administration Building, for FMLA leave of absence, from August 10, 2017 until June 30, 2018, not to exceed 12 weeks, to be used on an intermittent basis.

Item 4.1.7 a-c *Approval of Leaves of Absences of Non-Certificated Staff a. Approved a request of Ms. Christina Murphy, Aide at Dr. Geraldyn O. Foster Early Childhood Center, for FMLA leave of absence, from September 1, 2017 until June 30, 2018, not to exceed 12 weeks, to be used on an intermittent basis. b. Approved request of Ms. Jessica Shimp, Aide at Dr. Geraldyn O. Foster Early Childhood Center, for FMLA leave of absence, without pay from September 1, 2017 until October 11, 2017. c. Approved a request of Mr. Ruben Gomez, EEO at West Avenue, for FMLA leave of absence, from September 1, 2017 until December 3, 2017 not to exceed 12 weeks, to be used on an intermittent basis.

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Item 4.2.1 a-c *Approval of Professional Development a. Approved the professional development for Dr. Celeste Merriweather, Coordinator of Grants and Funded Programs at Bank Street Administration building to attend the National Association of Federal Program Administrators in New Orleans, LA on September 15, 2017. This is an overnight trip at no cost to the board. b. Approved the professional development for Ms. Barbara Wilchensky, Director of Curriculum, Language Arts Literacy and Dr. Eniola Ajayi, Director of Student Support Services at Bank Street Administration building to attend the 2017 FEA/NJPSA/NJASCD Fall Conference in Long Branch, NJ on October 19-20, 2017. This is an overnight trip at no cost to the board. c. Approved the professional development for Dr. Thomasina Jones, Superintendent, to attend the AASA National Conference on Education in Nashville, TN on February 15-17, 2018. This is an overnight trip. Approx. cost $1674.00, Acct. # 11-000-230-580-00-15.

Item 4.2.2 a-n *Approval of Appointments of Certificated Staff a. Approved the appointment of Ms. Sarah Preziosi to the position of Elementary Teacher at Broad Street School for the 2017-2018 school year, on Step 0 of the BA Salary Guide, $49,300.00, effective on September 1, 2017. Account #15-120-100-101-00-03. PC#830. b. Approved the appointment of Mr. Stefan Schuck to the position of Instrumental Music Teacher at Quarter Mile Lane School for the 2017-2018 school year, on Step 0 of the MA Salary Guide, $50,800.00, effective on September 1, 2017. Account # 15-120-100-101-00-08 and 15-130-100-101- 00- 08. PC#787. c. Approved the appointment of Ms. Meghan Pattinson to the position of Grade 2 Teacher at Buckshutem Road School for the 2017-2018 school year, on Step 0 of the BA Salary Guide, $49,300.00, effective on September 1, 2017. Account # 15-120-100-101-00-06. PC#525. d. Approved the appointment of Ms. Kristi Lancaster to the position of Mathematics Master Teacher at Broad Street School for the 2017-2018 school year, on Step 11 of the BA Salary Guide, $62,912.00, effective on September 1, 2017. Account #15-120-100-101-00-03. PC#2411. e. Approved the appointment of Mr. David Diaz to the position of Social Studies Teacher at Bridgeton High School for the 2017-2018 school year, on Step 0 of the BA Salary Guide, $49,300.00, effective on September 1, 2017. Account # 15-140-100-101-00-02. PC# 829. f. Approved the appointment of Ms. Briana Rohe to the position of Grade 4 Teacher at Cherry Street School for the 2017-2018 school year, on Step 0 of the BA Salary Guide, $49,300.00, effective on September 1, 2017. Account # 15-120- 100-101-00-03. PC# 2432.

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g. Approved the appointment of Ms. Joanna Dzinski to the position of Special Education Teacher at West Avenue School for the 2017-2018 school year, on Step 15 of the MA Salary Guide, $75,857.00, effective on a date to be determined. Account #15-212-100-101-00-07. PC# 407. h. Approved the appointment of Mr. Karl Miller to the position of Grade 4 Teacher at Quarter Mile Lane School for the 2017-2018 school year, on Step 16 of the MA Salary Guide, $79,432.00, effective on September 1, 2017. Account # 20-218-100-106-00-01. PC#2806. i. Approved the appointment of Ms. Gina Buggy to the position of Pre-School Teacher at Quarter Mile Lane School for the 2017-2018 school year, on Step 1 of the BA Salary Guide, $49,800.00, effective on September 1, 2017. Account #20-218-100-106-00-01. PC#2807. j. Approved the appointment of Ms. Lisa Duffield to the position of Pre-School Teacher at Quarter Mile Lane School for the 2017-2018 school year, on Step 0 of the BA Salary Guide, $49,300.00, effective on September 1, 2017. Account # 20-218-100-106-00-01. PC#2808. k. Approved the appointment of Mr. Jonathan Propert to the position of Pre-School Teacher at Quarter Mile Lane School for the 2017-2018 school year, on Step 6 of the BA Salary Guide, $54,827.00, effective on September 1, 2017. Account # 20-218-100- 106-00-01. PC#2809. l. Approved the appointment of Ms. Yolanda Palmer-Day to the position of In-School Suspension Teacher at Broad Street School for the 2017-2018 school year, on Step 0 of the MA Salary Guide, $50,800.00, effective September 1, 2017. Account # 15-120-100- 101-00-03. PC#2625. m. Approved the appointment of Ms. Kelly Lamiotte to the position of Special Education Teacher at Quarter Mile Lane School for the 2017-2018 school year, on Step 2 of the BA Salary Guide, $50,270.00, effective September 1, 2017. Account #15-110-100-101-00-08 PC#99. n. Approved the appointment of Ms. Julia Parks to the position of Mathematics Teacher at Bridgeton High Avenue School for the 2017-2018 school year, on Step 11 of the BA Salary Guide, $62,912.00, effective September 1, 2017. Account #15-140-100-101-00-02. PC#376.

Item 4.3.1 a-d *Approval of Appointment of Non-Certificated Staff a. Approved the appointment of Ms. Chardae Ingram to the position of 12-Month Secretary at Bank Street Administration Building for the 2017-2018 school year, on Step 5 of the Secretaries’ Salary Guide, $30,953.00 prorated effective on August 16, 2017. Account#11-000-218-105-00-18. PC#54. b. Approved the appointment of Ms. Josslyn Manning to the position of Preschool Aide at Quarter Mile Lane School for the 2017-2018 school year, on Step 1 of the Aides’ Salary Guide, $21,155.00, effective on September 1, 2017. Account#20-218-100-106-00-01. PC#2810.

12762 August 15, 2017 c. Approved the appointment of Ms. Denise Higbee to the position of Assistant Transportation Coordinator at Bank Street Annex for the 2017- 2018 school year, at a salary of $41,000.00 prorated, effective August 16, 2017. Account# 11-000-270-160-00-25. PC# 1051. d. Approved the appointment of Mr. Earl Vasallo to the position of Purchasing Agent at Bank Street Administration Building for the 2017-2018 school year, at a salary of $68,000.00 prorated, effective September 1, 2017. Account # 15- 140-100-101-00-02 PC #511.

Item 4.4.1 a-b *Approval of Change of Salary a. Approved the change of salary of Ms. Samantha Shoemaker, Teacher of Mathematics at Bridgeton High School from Step 3 of the 2017-2018 BA Salary Guide, $51,327.00 to Step 3 of the 2017-2018 BA+30 Salary Guide, $52,027.00 prorated effective October 1, 2017. Account#15-140-100-101-00-02. PC#248. b. Approved the change of salary of Mr. Samuel Friedman, School Psychologist at Dr. Geraldyn O. Foster Early Childhood Center from Step 2 of the 2017-2018 MA Salary Guide, $57,856.00 to Step 2 of the 2017-2018 MA+30 Salary Guide, $58,806.00 prorated effective October 1, 2017. Account#20-218-200-104-02-01. PC#30.

Item 4.4.2 *Approval of Transfers Approved the following transfers to be effective September 1, 2017. Name Current Position New Position Account # Nicole Butcher Cafeteria Manager – Buck- Cafeteria Manager – 60-000-000-000-00-01 PC#374 BHS- PC#2626 Jasmine Soto Cafeteria Manager – BHS- Cafeteria Manager – 60-000-000-000-00-01 PC#2626 Buck- PC#374 Jacquelyn Miletta Gr. 3 Teacher – QML – Kindergarten Teacher- 15-110-100-101-00-08 PC# 2661 QML - PC#2175 Suzanne Trainor Kindergarten Teacher- Gr. 3 Teacher – QML – 15-120-100-101-00-08 QML - PC#2175 PC# 2661 Maria Jimenez ESL Teacher-Buck- Kindergarten Bilingual 15-110-100-101-00-06 PC#2694 Teacher-Buck-PC 2492 Irene Guyer 8th Grade ELA/S.S. 1st Grade Teacher-Indian- 15-120-100-101-00-05 Teacher-Indian-PC#2448 PC#2505 Lisa Brooks 1st Grade Teacher-Indian- Grade 2 Teacher-Indian- 15-120-100-101-00-05 PC#2505 PC# 300 Lillian Reeves Grade 3 Teacher – Indian – Grade 2 Teacher-Indian- 15-120-100-101-00-05 PC#2392 PC#173 Mary Bentz Grade 2 Teacher-Indian- Grade 3 Teacher-Indian- 15-120-100-101-00-05 PC# 300 PC#203 Rebecca Franklin Grade 2 Teacher-Indian- Grade 3 Teacher – Indian 15-120-100-101-00-05 PC#173 – PC#2392 12763 August 15, 2017

Tracy Cicchetti Grade 3 Teacher-Indian- Grade 4 Teacher-Indian- 15-120-100-101-00-05 PC#203 PC# 817 Donna Koscianski Grade 3 Teacher – Indian – Grade 4 Teacher-Indian- 15-120-100-101-00-05 PC#136 PC# 2528 Mary Walther Grade 5 Teacher-Indian- Grade 4 Teacher-Indian- 15-120-100-101-00-05 PC# 549 PC#2815 Lori Jorgenson Grade 4 Teacher-Indian- Grade 5 Teacher-Indian- 15-120-100-101-00-05 PC# 2528 PC# 549 Taja Board Grade 6 Teacher-Indian- Grade 5 Teacher-Indian- 15-120-100-101-00-05 PC# 330 PC# 943 Ayanna Thomas Grade 7 ELA Teacher- Grade 8 ELA Teacher- 15-130-100-101-00-05 Indian-PC# 261 Indian-PC#2448 Lisa Davis Grade 7 Math Teacher- Grade 8 Math Teacher- 15-130-100-101-00-05 Indian-PC# 941 Indian-PC#2658 Sharon Shephard Grade 5 Teacher-Indian- Grade 6 Teacher-Indian- 15-130-100-101-00-05 PC# 943 PC# 330 Gina Collins Grade 6th/7th Social Studies Grade 6th Social 15-130-100-101-00-05 Teacher-Indian-PC#238 Studies/Science Teacher- Indian-PC#2814 Erin Andrews Grade 8 Math Teacher- Grade 7 Math Teacher- 15-130-100-101-00-05 Indian-PC#2658 Indian-PC# 941 Laketta Habersham Grade 4 LLD Teacher- Grade 7 LLD Teacher- 15-130-100-101-00-05 Indian-PC#2531 Indian-PC#2813 Jacqueline Wraight Grade 1-3 LLD Teacher- Grade 5 Inclusion 15-204-100-101-00-05 Indian-PC#2531 Teacher-Indian-PC#2524 Patricia Spoltore Preschool Teacher- Preschool Teacher-QML- 20-218-100-106-00-01 GOFECC-PC#1061 PC#2816 Charmaine Jones Preschool Teacher- Preschool Teacher-QML- 20-218-100-106-00-01 GOFECC-PC#60 PC#2817 Lisa Murphy Preschool Teacher- Preschool Teacher-QML- 20-218-100-106-00-01 GOFECC-PC#1095 PC#2818 Ada DeHoyos Preschool Teacher- Preschool Teacher-QML- 20-218-100-106-00-01 GOFECC-PC#1040 PC#2819 Cherie Douglas Preschool Teacher- Preschool Teacher-QML- 20-218-100-106-00-01 GOFECC-PC#2230 PC#2820 Michelle Evans Preschool Teacher- Preschool Teacher-QML- 20-218-100-106-00-01 GOFECC-PC#111 PC#2821 Rebecca O’Brien Preschool Teacher- Preschool Teacher-QML- 20-218-100-106-00-01 GOFECC-PC#464 PC#2822 Dominique Preschool Aide -GOFECC- Preschool Aide -QML- 20-218-100-106-00-01 Goldsborough PC#606 PC#2823 Luz Moran Preschool Aide -GOFECC- Preschool Aide -QML- 20-218-100-106-00-01 PC#47 PC#2824 12764 August 15, 2017

Nagaratna Limbekar Preschool Aide -GOFECC- Preschool Aide -QML- 20-218-100-106-00-01 PC#854 PC#2825 Kimberly Chambers Preschool Aide -GOFECC- Preschool Aide -QML- 20-218-100-106-00-01 PC#1094 PC#2826 Sherrie Wesselowsky Preschool Aide -GOFECC- Preschool Aide -QML- 20-218-100-106-00-01 PC#920 PC#2827 Melissa Irwin Preschool Aide -GOFECC- Preschool Aide -QML- 20-218-100-106-00-01 PC#452 PC#2828 Jennifer Chroniger Preschool Aide -GOFECC- Preschool Aide -QML- 20-218-100-106-00-01 PC#693 PC#2829 Susan Richards Preschool Floating Aide - Preschool Floating Aide - 20-218-100-106-00-01 GOFECC-PC#570 QML-PC#2830 Soledad Hernandez Preschool Aide-QML- Bilingual Aide-Broad- 15-240-100-106-00-03 PC#2696 PC#2426 Meriann Mendez 1:1 Special Education 1:1 Special Ed Aide- 15-214-100-106-00-06 Aide-Buck-PC#2570 BHS/Carver-PC#2570 Luz Mercado Night Custodian-Broad- Night Custodian-Buck- 11-000-262-110-00-23 PC#24 PC#2598 Brian Bojaciuk Night Custodian-Buck- Night Custodian-Broad- 11-000-262-110-00-23 PC#2598 PC#24

Item 4.4.3 a-b *Ratification of Staff for Professional Development Program a. Ratified the following staff to attend the previously approved professional development activities at Indian Avenue School for Master Teacher summer planning from August 9-10, 2017, ELA Summer professional development from August 14-18, 2017, and PBSIS summer planning on August 30, 2017. Account# 20-237-200-110-05-40. Name Position Program Rate/per hr Hours Days Total Reina Hernandez Master Teacher Master Teacher-PD $31.00 5 2 $310.00 Mary Ann Keyes Master Teacher Master Teacher-PD $31.00 5 2 $310.00 Sharon Shephard Teacher ELA PD $31.00 5 5 $775.00 Mary Ann Keyes Master Teacher ELA PD $31.00 5 5 $775.00 Starr Mulford Teacher ELA PD $31.00 5 5 $775.00 Reina Hernandez Master Teacher ELA PD $31.00 5 5 $775.00 Laketta Habersham Teacher ELA PD $28.00 5 5 $700.00 Tracey Cicchetti Teacher ELA PD $28.00 5 5 $700.00 Heather Goraj Teacher ELA PD $28.00 5 5 $700.00 Cathryn Gilsky Teacher ELA PD $28.00 5 5 $700.00 Maria Canino Teacher ELA PD $28.00 5 5 $700.00 Taja Board Teacher ELA PD $28.00 5 5 $700.00 Ayanna Thomas Teacher ELA PD $28.00 5 5 $700.00 Peris Oribabor Teacher PBSIS Planning $31.00 5 1 $155.00 12765 August 15, 2017

Mary Ann Keyes Master Teacher PBSIS Planning $31.00 5 1 $155.00 Starr Mulford Teacher PBSIS Planning $31.00 5 1 $155.00 Tracey Cicchetti Teacher PBSIS Planning $28.00 5 1 $140.00 Esther Carter Guidance Counselor PBSIS Planning $31.00 5 1 $155.00 Thomas Meyers Teacher PBSIS Planning $31.00 5 1 $155.00 b. Ratified the following staff to attend the previously approved professional development activities at Cherry Street School for Master Teacher summer planning from August 9-10, 2017, ELA Summer professional development from August 14-18, 2017, and PBSIS summer planning on August 30, 2017. Account# 20-237-200-110-04-40. Name Position Program Rate/per hr Hours Days Total Dr. Margaret Morgan Master Teacher Master Teacher-PD $34.00 5 1 $170.00 Diana Hoffman Teacher ELA PD $28.00 5 5 $700.00 Stephanie Nichols Teacher ELA PD $28.00 5 5 $700.00 Frank D’Errico Teacher ELA PD $28.00 5 5 $700.00 Maurice DeShields Teacher ELA PD $28.00 5 5 $700.00

Item 4.4.4 *Approval of Staff for PBSIS Planning & Development Approved the following staff to attend the previously approved PBSIS Planning and development for the PBSIS Universal Team Members at Broad Street School to meet on August 16 -17, 2017, to plan activities for the upcoming school year. Account# 20-237-200-101-03-40. Name Position Rate/per hr Hours Total Karl Brown Asst. Principal $491.09 per diem 2 days per diem $983.80 Silvia Darpino Teacher $31.00 10 $310.00 Kristi Birtch Teacher $28.00 10 $280.00 Leah Taylor Teacher $31.00 10 $310.00 Nichole Conto Teacher $28.00 10 $280.00 Christine McGowan Teacher $31.00 10 $310.00 Sally Pierce Teacher $28.00 10 $280.00 Margaret Martinez Teacher $31.00 10 $310.00 Luz Batie Guidance Counselor $31.00 10 $310.00 Leigha Saulin Guidance Counselor $31.00 10 $310.00 Matie Reyes Guidance Counselor $31.00 10 $310.00 Liz Medina Teacher $28.00 10 $280.00 Mary Jane Feaster Teacher $28.00 10 $280.00 Tammy Whitby CST $31.00 10 $310.00 Marie Teti Teacher $28.00 10 $280.00 Nancy Jo Williams Teacher $28.00 10 $280.00 Jennifer Ayars Teacher $28.00 10 $280.00 Diana Rivera Teacher $28.00 10 $280.00 Daniel Calderon Attendance Officer $27.11 10 $271.10 12766 August 15, 2017

Item 4.4.5 *Approval of Staff for Carver ECHS Summer Bridge Program Approved the following staff for the previously approved Carver ECHS Summer Bridge Program to work with 8 incoming ninth graders, to foster high academic expectations and for strong peer and staff bonds before the start of the official school year. This will take place at Cumberland County College from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. from August 21, 2017 – August 23, 2017. Account # 20-237-100-101-02-40. Name Position Rate/per hr Hours Total Michael Coppola Teacher $31.00 18 $558.00 Samantha Shoemaker Teacher $28.00 18 $504.00 Arielle Visalli Teacher $28.00 18 $504.00

Item 4.4.6 *Approval of Staff for IDEA Program Approved the Nonpublic Personnel of Bridgeton Christian School. The funds are Funding will be through the IDEA Basic grant. Account#20-250-100-100-99-40. Name Position Sharon Ryman Aide

Item 4.4.7 *Approval of Revised Hours For Afterschool Program Approved the revision of hours for the previously approved staff to work the Afterschool Programs at West Avenue School starting October 1, 2017 – May 30, 2018 from 3:30–5:00 PM to 4:00–5:15 PM. Account# 20-237-200-110-07-40 and 20-237-100-101-07-40. Name Position Salary/Hr Hours/day Days Total Renee Glenn Coordinator $35.00 1.25 66 $2887.50

Item 4.4.8 *Approval of Staff for 2017 Summer Curriculum Writing Approved the following staff to conduct the course utilization work for revamping of the Air Force JROTC curriculum, at Bridgeton High School starting August 16-31, 2017 from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Account# 11-000-221-110-00-02. Name Position Salary/Hr Hours Total George Linen Teacher $28.00 50 $1400.00

Item 4.4.9 *Approval of Staff for Guidance Counselor Training and Development Approved the following staff to work the previously approved BHS Guidance Counselor Training and Development held by the administrative team at Bridgeton High School. The training and development will be held at BHS, Monday-Friday, starting August 17-31, 2017, from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM. The training and development will be funded through Title I. Name Position Salary/Hr Hours Total William Briggs Guidance Counselor $31.00 60 $1860.0 Anthony Browning Guidance Counselor $31.00 60 $1860.0 Terra Dower Guidance Counselor $31.00 60 $1860.0 12767 August 15, 2017

LynNae Hill Guidance Counselor $31.00 60 $1860.0 Marie Keith Guidance Counselor $31.00 60 $1860.0 J. Dan Martinez Guidance Counselor $31.00 60 $1860.0 Germanae Turner Guidance Counselor $31.00 60 $1860.0 Andrew Lysk Drop-Out Counselor $31.00 60 $1860.0

Item 4.4.10 *Approval of Staff for 2017-2018 CEZ 21st Century Approved the following staff to work the previously approved 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. (Pending funding). Account # 20-457-100-101-00-40 and 20-457-200-100-00-40. Name Position Salary/Hr Hours Days Total Dianna Hoffman Teacher $28.00 2 125 $7000.00 Meghan Choyce Teacher $31.00 2.5 125 $9687.50 Jaclyn Hall Teacher $28.00 2 125 $7000.00 Erin Andrews Teacher $28.00 2 125 $8750.00 Joseph Terrigno Coordinator $35.00 2.5 125 $10937.50 Dr. Margaret Morgan Sub. Coordinator $35.00 As needed N/A N/A Dr. Margaret Morgan Sub. Teacher $33.00 As needed N/A N/A Kaitlyn Arena Sub. Teacher $28.00 As needed N/A N/A Kevin Skala Sub. Teacher $28.00 As needed N/A N/A

Item 4.4.11 *Approval of District Interpreters for 2017-2018 School Year Approved the following staff as district interpreters on an as needed basis for the 2017-2018 school year, effective August 16, 2017-June 30, 2018. Name Position Rate per hour Ivonne Ramos Interpreter $18.00 Wally Lamboy Interpreter $18.00 Anayeli Dominguez Interpreter $18.00

Item 4.4.12 *Approval of Staff for Cherry Street Extended Day Approved the following staff to work the Cherry Street Extended Day Programs starting October 2, 2017 through May 31, 2018, from 3:00 – 4:30 PM. Account# 15-421-100-100-00-04. Name Position Salary/Hr Hours Days Total Temika Langston-Myers Homework Club Gr. 5-8 $14.59 2 29 $846.22 Lisa Heisroth Reading Club Gr. 1-2 $28.00 2 29 $1624.00 Danielle Workman Math Readiness Gr. 3-5 $31.00 2 29 $1798.00 Arlene Ortiz Drama Club $31.00 2 29 $1798.00 12768 August 15, 2017

Item 4.4.13 *Approval of Staff for Breakfast Program for 2017-2018 School Year Approved the following staff to work the breakfast program for the 2017-2018 school year, effective September 1, 2017. Account# 60-000-000-000-00-02. Name Position Rate Hours Days Total Christine Melchoirre Breakfast Worker-BHS $20.54 .50 180 $1848.60 Bonnie McClain Breakfast Worker-BHS $21.54 1.00 180 $3877.20 Brittany Stanton Breakfast Worker-BHS $20.34 1.50 180 $5491.80 Mildred Vila Breakfast Worker-BHS $21.34 1.00 180 $3841.20 Maria Calixto Breakfast Worker-Broad $20.34 .50 180 $1830.60 Alma Rojas Breakfast Worker-Broad $20.34 1.50 180 $5491.80 Donna Girtain Breakfast Aide-Broad $8.49 2.00 180 $3056.40 Lula Holbrook Breakfast Worker-Broad $21.14 1.50 180 $5707.80 Phyllis Cobb Breakfast Worker-Broad $20.34 1.50 180 $5491.80 Debbie Holladay Breakfast Aide-Buck $8.49 1.25 180 $1910.25 Amanda Lewis Breakfast Worker-Buck $20.94 1.25 180 $4711.50 Mariana Celaya Ojeda Breakfast Worker-Buck $20.34 2.00 180 $7322.40 Gwen Fagotti Breakfast Aide-Cherry $8.49 1.75 180 $2674.35 Tameka Williams Breakfast Aide-Cherry $8.49 1.75 180 $2674.35 Tanya Bard Breakfast Worker-Cherry $20.34 1.75 180 $4576.50 Joanne Burgos Breakfast Aide-Cherry $8.49 1.75 180 $2674.35 Judy Bryant Breakfast Aide-Cherry $8.49 1.75 180 $2674.35 Jantisa Figueroa Breakfast Aide-Indian $8.49 1.75 180 $2674.35 Donna Marlette Breakfast Aide-Indian $8.49 1.75 180 $2674.35 Erica Shaffer Breakfast Worker-Indian $20.34 1.75 180 $6407.10 Erica Smith Breakfast Aide-Indian $8.49 1.75 180 $2674.35 Damaris Cordero Breakfast Aide-Indian $8.49 1.75 180 $2674.35 Martha Guzman Breakfast Aide-Indian $8.49 1.75 180 $2674.35 Kelley Sutton Breakfast Aide-West $8.49 1.75 180 $2674.35 Mattie Murray Breakfast Aide-West $8.49 1.75 180 $2674.35 Guadalupe Hernandez Breakfast Aide-West $8.49 1.75 180 $2674.35 Barbara Thompson Breakfast Worker-West $20.34 1.25 180 $4576.50 Griselda Ortiz Breakfast Worker-QML $20.34 1.25 180 $4576.50 Jacqueline Russell Breakfast Worker-QML $20.94 2.00 180 $7538.40 Kathleen Hammer Breakfast Worker-QML $21.54 1.75 180 $6785.10

Item 4.4.14 *Approval of Staff for At-Risk Dinner Program for the 2017-2018 School Year Approved the following staff to work the At-Risk Dinner program for the 2017-2018 school year on an as needed basis, effective September 1, 2017. Account# 60-000-000-000-00-02. Name Position Rate per hour Jacqueline Russell Cafeteria Worker $20.94 Tanya Bard Cafeteria Worker $20.34 Charly Ann Brooks Cook $21.34 12769 August 15, 2017

Cynthia Sloan Cook $22.54 Nicole Butcher Cafeteria Manager $26.19 Jacqueline Cottrell Cook $21.34 Melissa Blount Cafeteria Manager $26.19 Jasmine Soto Cafeteria Manager $26.19 Monique Goff Cook $22.34 Rachele Diorio Cafeteria Worker $21.54 Barbara Thompson Cafeteria Worker $20.34 Erica Shaffer Cafeteria Worker $20.34 Mikilea Clark Cafeteria Worker $20.34

Item 4.4.15 *Approval of Rate Correction for Extra Contract Approved the rate correction for the previously approved extra contract, effective August 16, 2017. Account# 11-402-100-100-00-01. Name Position Current Rate New Rate Maureen McCloud Band Camp Front Advisor $2800.00 $1800.00

Item 4.4.16 *Approval of Extra Contracts for 2017-2018 School Year Approved the following extra contracts for the 2017-2018 school year, effective September 1, 2017. Name Position Rate Account # Elizabeth O’Brien Baconian Business Manager $2777.00 11-402-100-100-00-01 Isaias Garza Head Teacher-ExCEL $1401.00 11-402-100-100-00-01 Marie Keith Head Teacher-High School ExCEL $1401.00 11-402-100-100-00-01 Heather Engler Elementary Science Fair Advisor- $535.00 11-402-100-100-00-01 Cherry Dr. Tiffanie ThrBak Elementary Student Government-Cherry $535.00 11-402-100-100-00-01 Heather Engler Elementary Yearbook Advisor-Cherry $535.00 11-402-100-100-00-01 Dr. Tiffanie Thrbak PBSIS Co-Coach-Cherry $261.50 11-402-100-100-00-01 Nicole Kinsey PBSIS Co-Coach-Cherry $261.50 11-402-100-100-00-01 Sherman Denby Elementary Grade 8 Advisor-Cherry $535.00 11-402-100-100-00-01 Maurice Deshields Elementary Honor Society Adv.-Cherry $535.00 11-402-100-100-00-01 Adrian Garrett Elementary Yearbook Advisor-West $535.00 11-402-100-100-00-01 Amanda McCloskey Elementary Grade 8 Advisor-West $535.00 11-402-100-100-00-01 Teana Kelley Elementary Student Government-West $535.00 11-402-100-100-00-01 Dell Dinicola Elementary Science Fair Adv. -Cherry $535.00 11-402-100-100-00-01 Teana Kelley Elementary Honor Society Adv. -West $535.00 11-402-100-100-00-01 Elizabeth Carroll Elementary Yearbook Co-Advisor-Buck $267.50 11-402-100-100-00-01 Tiera Harden Elementary Yearbook Co-Advisor-Buck $267.50 11-402-100-100-00-01 Tania Trethan Elementary Grade 8 Advisor-Buck $535.00 11-402-100-100-00-01 Kristian Torchia Elementary Science Fair Advisor-Buck $535.00 11-402-100-100-00-01 Elaine Wymbs Elementary Honor Society Adv. -Buck $535.00 11-402-100-100-00-01 Lori Young Elementary Yearbook Advisor-Indian $535.00 11-402-100-100-00-01 Erin Andrews Elementary Grade 8 Co-Advisor-Indian $267.50 11-402-100-100-00-01 12770 August 15, 2017

Lisa Davis Elementary Grade 8 Co-Advisor-Indian $267.50 11-402-100-100-00-01 Mark Raybould Elementary Science Fair Advisor-Indian $535.00 11-402-100-100-00-01 Reina Hernandez Elementary Honor Society Adv. -Indian $535.00 11-402-100-100-00-01 Lori Young Elementary Student Government-Indian $535.00 11-402-100-100-00-01 Mary Ann Keyes PBSIS Coach- Indian $523.00 11-402-100-100-00-01 Timothy Zoyac Band Front Advisor $2800.00 11-401-100-100-00-01 Samuel Picketts Fall Weight Room Trainer $33.60/hr 11-402-100-100-00-01 William Quarles Fall Football Asst. Coach $4200.00 11-401-100-100-00-01 Timothy Zoyac HOSA Advisor $1800.00 11-402-100-100-00-01 Brianna Carroll Interact Rotary Advisor $1875.00 11-402-100-100-00-01

Item 4.4.17 *Approval of Staff for BHS/Carver for the 2017-2018 School Year Approved Mr. Anthony Browning as the Gateway Chairperson with a stipend of $3500.00 for the BHS/Carver ECHS at Bridgeton High School/Cumberland County College, effective August 16, 2017.

Item 4.4.18 *Approval of Abolishment of Positions for 2017-2018 School Year Approved the abolishment of following positions, effective August 16, 2017.  12-Month Secretary (1)  Bilingual Aide (1)  Speech Therapist (1)

Item 4.4.19 *Approval of New Positions for 2017-2018 School Year Approved the following new positions for the 2017-2018 school year, effective August 16, 2017.  Cafeteria Worker (2), Bookkeeper (1), School Psychologist (1)

Item 5.1.1 *Approval of Bills July 2017 Approved the July bills to be paid as follows:

10-General $ 25,781.00 11-Current Expense $ 1,421,719.48 12-Capital Outlay $ 166,974.25 13-Special Schools 15-Whole School Reform $ 105,550.44 20-Special Revenues $ 273,320.36 40-Debt Service 30-Capital Projects $ 60-Enterprise Fund $ 42,578.09 70- Internal Service Fund Health Benefits $ 1,732,099.11 Payroll $ 1,296,174.75 TOTAL $ 5,055,197.48

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Item 5.1.2 a-b *Approval of Financial Reports a. Approved July Treasurer’s Reports for the 2017-2018 school year. b. Approved the July Board Secretary’s Report for the 2017-2018 school year. Item 5.1.3 *Approval of Board Secretary’s Certification Approved the Board Secretary’s Monthly Certification of Budgetary Status for July. I certify that as of July 31, 2017, 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 Approved the Board of Education’s Monthly Certification of Major Account/Fund Status. We certify that as of July 31, 2017 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 2017-2018 Tuition Approved the tuitions listed for out of district placements. Yearly tuition amounts, tuition payments prorated. CMSSSD-Ocean/Alt H.S. Start Date # Tuition Account# 9/5/2017 1 $57,100.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/5/2017 2 $37,550.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/5/2017 3 $37,550.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 Creative Achievement Academy Start Date # Tuition Account# 9/6/2017 1 $49,549.00 11-000-100-566-00-01 9/6/2017 2 $49,549.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/6/2017 3 $49,549.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/6/2017 4 $49,549.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/6/2017 5 $49,549.00 11-000-100-566-00-01 9/6/2017 6 $49,549.00 11-000-100-566-00-01 9/6/2017 7 $57,120.00 11-000-100-566-00-01 9/6/2017 8 $49,549.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/6/2017 9 $49,549.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 Commercial Twp. School-Port Norris Middle School 9/6/2017 1 $21,000.00 11-000-100-562-00-01 Commercial Twp. School-Halleyville-Mauricetown School 9/6/2017 1 $21,000.00 11-000-100-562-00-01

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CCTEC-Project Strive Start Date # Tuition Account# 9/07/2017 1 $ 8,058.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/07/2017 2 $ 8,058.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/07/2017 3 $10,058.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/07/2017 4 $10,058.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/07/2017 5 $10,058.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/07/2017 6 $10,058.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/07/2017 7 $10,058.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/07/2017 8 $10,058.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 DCF-Cumberland Start Date # Tuition Account# 9/05/2017 1 $40,973.00 11-000-100-566-00-01 9/05/2017 2 $40,973.00 11-000-100-566-00-01 9/05/2017 3 $40,973.00 11-000-100-566-00-01 DCF-Cherry Hill Start Date # Tuition Account# 9/05/2017 1 $40,973.00 11-000-100-566-00-01 The Lehman School Start Date # Tuition Account# 9/06/2017 1 $72,747.00 11-000-100-566-00-01 Millville Public Schools-Memorial High School Start Date # Tuition Account# 9/06/2017 1 $20,370.00 11-000-100-562-00-01 Millville Public Schools-Silver Run School Start Date # Tuition Account# 9/06/2017 1 $20,370.00 11-000-100-562-00-01 Millville Public Schools-Alternative School Start Date # Tuition Account# 9/06/2017 1 $22,325.30 11-000-100-562-00-01 9/06/2017 2 $22,325.30 11-000-100-562-00-01 9/06/2017 3 $22,325.30 11-000-100-562-00-01 9/06/2017 4 $22,325.30 11-000-100-562-00-01 9/06/2017 5 $22,325.30 11-000-100-562-00-01 9/06/2017 6 $22,325.30 11-000-100-562-00-01 Pineland Learning Center Start Date # Tuition Account# 9/7/2017 1 $53,194.00 11-000-100-566-00-01 9/7/2017 2 $53,194.00 11-000-100-566-00-01 9/7/2017 3 $53,194.00 11-000-100-566-00-01 9/7/2017 4 $53,194.00 11-000-100-566-00-01 9/7/2017 5 $53,194.00 11-000-100-566-00-01 12773 August 15, 2017

9/7/2017 6 $53,194.00 11-000-100-566-00-01 9/7/2017 7 $53,194.00 11-000-100-566-00-01 9/7/2017 8 $53,194.00 11-000-100-566-00-01 9/7/2017 9 $53,194.00 11-000-100-566-00-01 9/7/2017 10 $53,194.00 11-000-100-566-00-01 Ranch Hope-Strang School Start Date # Tuition Account# 9/07/2017 1 $65,728.80 11-000-100-566-00-01 Reg. Day School - Mannington Start Date # Tuition Account# 9/7/2017 1 $51,960.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/7/2017 2 $92,414.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/7/2017 3 $51,960.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/7/2017 4 $51,960.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/7/2017 5 $51,960.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/7/2017 6 $51,960.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/7/2017 7 $51,960.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 SCSSSD-Daretown Start Date # Tuition Account# 9/07/2017 1 $53,233.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 SCSSSD-Cumberland Campus Start Date # Tuition Account# 9/6/2017 1 $44,790.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/6/2017 2 $50,626.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/6/2017 3 $50,626.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/6/2017 4 $50,626.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/6/2017 5 $80,838.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/6/2017 6 $50,626.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/6/2017 7 $50,626.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/6/2017 8 $44,790.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/6/2017 9 $44,790.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/6/2017 10 $44,790.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/6/2017 11 $44,790.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/6/2017 12 $92,154.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/6/2017 13 $50,626.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/6/2017 14 $90,689.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/6/2017 15 $50,626.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/6/2017 16 $44,790.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/6/2017 17 $80,838.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/6/2017 18 $44,790.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/6/2017 19 $50,626.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/6/2017 20 $90,654.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/6/2017 21 $86,578.00 11-000-100-566-00-01 9/6/2017 22 $86,578.00 11-000-100-566-00-01 12774 August 15, 2017

9/6/2017 23 $92,414.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/6/2017 24 $50,626.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/6/2017 25 $44,790.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/6/2017 26 $50,626.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/6/2017 27 $90,654.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/6/2017 28 $80,838.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/6/2017 29 $50,626.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/6/2017 30 $50,626.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/6/2017 31 $50,626.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/6/2017 32 $50,626.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/6/2017 33 $50,626.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/6/2017 34 $50,626.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/7/2017 35 $50,626.00 11-000-100-656-00-01 SCSSSD-Upper Pittsgrove Start Date # Tuition Account# 9/5/2017 1 $40,190.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/5/2017 2 $40,190.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/5/2017 3 $40,190.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/5/2017 4 $40,190.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/5/2017 5 $40,190.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/5/2017 6 $40,190.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/5/2017 7 $40,190.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/5/2017 8 $40,190.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 9/5/2017 9 $40,190.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 Voorhees Pediatric-Bancroft Start Date # Tuition Account# 9/6/2017 1 $61,016.00 11-000-100-566-00-01 9/6/2017 2 $61,016.00 11-000-100-566-00-01 9/6/2017 3 $61,016.00 11-000-100-566-00-01 9/6/2017 4 $61,016.00 11-000-100-566-00-01 Y.A.L.E School-Cherry Hill Start Date # Tuition Account# 9/7/2017 1 $60,302.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 Y.A.L.E School-Voorhees Start Date # Tuition Account# 9/7/2017 1 $74,897.00 11-000-100-566-00-01

Item 5.1.6 *Approval of Transfers Approved budget transfers through July 31, 2017 for the 2017-2018 school year as attached. Item 5.1.7 *Approval of Nonpublic Entitlement Approved the 2017-2018 Nonpublic Entitlements: Nursing Aid $2,037; Nonpublic Textbook Aid $1,150; Technology Aid $777; Security Aid $1,575.

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Item 5.1.9 a-d *Approval of Grants a. Approved the submission and acceptance of the following ESEA/ESSA grants for the 2017- 2018 school year. The ESEA/ESSA application is due August 30, 2017. Title I-$3,448,785, Title II-$293,947, Title III-$255,993, Title III Immigrant- $8963, Title IV-$46,344. b. Approved the acceptance of the Carl Perkins grant award in the amount of $70,707 to be allocated to the 2017-2018 NJDOE approved CTE courses currently instructed at Bridgeton High School. c. Approved the Bridgeton Public School District to partner with the American Institute for Historians and History Educator: Franklin’s Opus to provide teachers and students for The Eagle & The Bear History and Civics Fellowship as part of the U.S. D.O.E. Presidential and Congressional American History and Civics Academies. Five teachers will participate in yearlong Eagle and the Bear Congressional workshops with other teachers nationwide to increase their knowledge base in History, Civics and Economics. Five students would also participate in an Eagle and the Bear Congressional workshops during the year where they will learn additional information regarding History and Civics and be able to turn key to their fellow students if they wished. If awarded the grant will begin in September 2017 to June 2018. There is no cost to the board. d. Approved the submission of the application for the New Jersey Community Grant which seeks to prevent chronic disease and improve health advancing environment, policy and system change; and enhancing the environment to support healthy eating and active living. If approved to submit, the district would seek to establish two additional school gardens, continue to fund the existing gardens as well as partner with classroom teachers to utilize the gardens into lesson plans where applicable. If approved, the Director of Food Services will oversee the implementation of the gardens as well as work with appropriate staff regarding lesson planning. The letter of Interest for the grant is due no later than September 13, 2017. The maximum amount for the grant is $20,000 disbursed over 24 months, contingent upon year 1 compliance and availability of funds.

Item 5.1.10 a-b *Approval of the Acceptance of Bids a. Approved the acceptance of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable bid. One vendor responded to the Invitation and submitted a bid for this service. Seashore Fruit and Produce – Following review and evaluation of the bid, the recommendation is to award the contract to Seashore Fruit and Produce. The contract will be funded by the Fresh fruit and Vegetable Grant and will not exceed - $234,630.00. b. Approved the award to Seashore Fruit and Produce to supply fresh fruit and vegetables for the 2017-2018 school year in accordance with the attached schedule. The contract will be funded through the Food Service Program.

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Item 5.1.11 *Approval of Acceptance and Awards of RFP’s Approved the acceptance of Nursing Services RFP: Three agencies responded to the Request for Proposals and submitted a proposal for this service. Name of Agency Cumulative Score Bayada 216 Epic Health Services 245 Wright Choice/Wright Choice Home 266 Healthcare Following evaluation of the proposals, the recommendation is to award the contract to Wright Choice. Acct. # 110002133000065. Item 5.1.12 *Approval of NonPublic Security Initiative Program Approved the Bridgeton Christian School to purchase intercom speakers for security purposes utilizing the 2017-2018 Nonpublic Security Initiative Program funds for the 2017-2018 school year. Planning occurred during June 2017 for the upcoming school year to purchase intercom speakers, which is in keeping with the allowable expenses in the amount of no more than $1,575.

Item 5.1.13 *Approval of Revive SJ and Indian Avenue Collaboration Approved the continued collaboration between Revive SJ and Indian Avenue school to complete the following: RSJ will make funding of up to $5,000 available to IAS to assist with mutually agreed upon programs and needs including, but not limited to: IAS Community Garden; Advocacy available to IAS families; Partnership in family resource nights or other family events hosted by the school; RSJ will send representation to the SLC meetings at IAS as able; RSJ will partner to write grants to provide additional funding for areas of need identified by IAS. There is no cost to the board.

Item 5.1.14 *Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Approved the Course Articulation Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with Cumberland County College. The agreement is for the Early College High School Program, which will be offered in the 2017-2018 school year. Item 5.1.15 *Approval of Bus Evacuations Approved the West Avenue School bus evacuation to be scheduled: Fall Evacuation September 15, 2017 at 9:00 AM and Spring Evacuation April 13, 2018 at 9:00 AM. Item 5.1.16 *Approval of Building Evacuation Approved the West Avenue School full building evacuation to the stadium to be scheduled for September 22, 21017 at 9:30 AM. Upon approval, items needed are (1) notification of BPD to block the road, (2) additional EEO’s for security and to assist in crossing students at the side street (not West Avenue). There is no cost to the Board.

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Item 5.1.17 * Approval of Settlement Approved the settlement agreement negotiated by legal counsel in the Robin Carter litigation authorizing the appropriate officials to execute the same. Item 6.1.1 a-b Facility Usage a. Approved the request of Exchange Club of Bridgeton to use BHS Media Center or Cafeteria for Monthly Business Meetings on the first Tuesday of each month beginning September and ending in June from 6:00pm to 7:45pm. If there is a cancellation due to inclement weather schedule meetings on the second Tuesday of each month. Requesting waiver of rental fees. 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. Approved the request of Bridgeton Main Street Association/CHABA/CAWA to tour the Broad School auditorium to view the restored WPA Mural to discuss its story on Saturday, September 16, 2017 from 1:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Security fees will be charged. An appropriate insurance certificate will be presented prior to the tour. 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.

Motion by Mrs. Peterson, second by Mr. Gonzalez approving the consent agenda. Motion carried, roll call vote was 8-0.

Item 7. Non-Consent Agenda

Item 2.8 b. Approval of Scholarship Motion by Mr. Bethea, second by Mr. Gonzalez approving the Jesse Smith Bey Community Scholarship in the amount of $1000.00 yearly as indicated in the attached applications to the class of 2017-2018. Motion carried, roll call vote 7-0-1, with Mr. SmithBey abstaining.

Item 4.1.6 b. Ratification of Leave of Absence of Non-Certificated Staff Motion by Mr. Gonzalez, second by Mr. SmithBey ratifying a request of Mr. James Peterson, Maintenance at Annex, for FMLA leave of absence, from July 13, 2017 until June 30, 2018 not to exceed 12 weeks, to be used on an intermittent basis. Motion carried, roll call vote was 7-0-1, with Mrs. Peterson abstaining.

Item 5.1.8 Approval of Provider Preschool Contract for Head Start Motion by Mr.SmithBey, second by Mr. Gonzalez approving the submission of 2017-2018 Provider Preschool Contract for Head Start between Gateway Head Start and Bridgeton Board of Education. Acct# 20-218-200-325-00-01. Motion carried, roll call vote was 5-0-3, with Ms. Gomez, Ms. Todd and Mr. Bethea abstaining.

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Item 5.1.19 Approval of Assistant Superintendent Contract Motion by Mr. Bethea, second by Mr. SmithBey approving the Assistant Superintendent’s Contract for the 2017-2018 school year as approved by the Interim Executive County Superintendent of Schools, June 19, 2017. Motion carried, roll call vote was 5-0-3, with Mr. Gonzalez, Mrs. Peterson and Mr. Williams abstaining. Item 5.1.20 Approval of School Business Administrator Contract Motion by Mr. SmithBey, second by Mr. Gonzalez approving the School Business Administrator’s Contract for the 2017-2018 school year as approved by the Interim Executive County Superintendent of Schools, June 19, 2017. Motion carried, roll call vote was 5-0-3, with Mr. Gonzalez, Mrs. Peterson and Mr. Williams abstaining. 8. OTHER BOARD ACTION: INFORMATION

8.1 Motion by Mr. SmithBey, second by Mr. Gonzalez approving Second Reading Revised Policy 6153 Field Trips Motion carried, roll call vote 8-0.

8.2 First Reading Revised Policy 6142.10 (Y2) Acceptable Use Policy Staff Form

8.3 Motion by Mr. Gonzalez, second by Mr. SmithBey ratifying request of Mr. Terrence Spencer, Principal at Cherry Street School, for a Board Approved Leave, without pay from August 1, 2017 until September 4, 2017. Motion carried, roll call vote 7-1, with Mr. SmithBey voting no.

8.4 Motion by Mr. Gonzalez, second by Mr. SmithBey approving a request of Ms. Damita White, Attendance Office at QML School, for a Board Approved Leave, with pay from September 1, 2017 until September 15, 2017 1/2 and unpaid from September 15, 2017 1/2 until November 6, 2017. Motion carried, roll call vote 7-1, with Mr. SmithBey voting no.

9.1 Committee Reports Student Services – Chair – Tyrone Williams Curriculum – Chair – Ashlee Todd Facilities – Chair – David Gonzalez- approved the repair to the QML playground Personnel/Negotiations – Chair – Dulce Gomez Policy – Chair – Mary Peterson Finance – Chair – Ed Bethea-review the allotment of the additional funding including 12RTI staff, Director of Math and Science. Looking at pilot program for chrome books. Also, recommending to reduce the tax levy back to the minimum tax levy. Transportation – Chair – Angelia Edwards

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9.2 Executive Session-6:39pm Whereas, Section 8 of the Open Public Meeting Act, Chapter 231 PL 1975, permits the exclusion of the public from a meeting in certain circumstances: and Whereas, this public body is of the opinion that such circumstances presently exist. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the City of Bridgeton, County of Cumberland, State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. The public shall be excluded from discussion of and action upon hereinafter specified subject matters. 2. The nature of the subject matters to be discussed is: a. Ligation on Proposed Settlement b. Update on Ethics Case 3. It is anticipated at this time that the above stated subject matters will be made public when appropriate. 4. This Resolution will take effect immediately. Motion carried, roll call vote was 8-0.

RETURN TO PUBLIC Motion by Mr. SmithBey, second by Mr. Bethea, approving the return to the public portion of the meeting at 6:58 PM. Motion carried, roll call was 8-0.

10. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Mr. Smithbey, second by Mr. Bethea to adjourn the meeting at 7:29PM. Motion carried, roll call vote 8-0.

Respectfully Submitted,

Nicole M. Albanese School Business Administrator