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ASBURY PARK BOARD OF EDUCATION ASBURY PARK, NEW JERSEY WORKSHOP MINUTES July 26, 2018 A. PRELIMINARY 1. Statement by Board President: In accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6, P.L. 1975, c.231, s.1; amended 2006, c.70, s.2, the Asbury Park Board of Education has provided adequate notice of this meeting by sending a notice of the time, date, location, and to the extent known, the agenda of this meeting to Asbury Park Press and The New Coaster on December 15, 2017 via email. Copies of this notice have also been placed at the Administration Building bulletin board, District Schools, Asbury Park Municipal Building, Asbury Park Police Department and filed with the City Clerk on December 15, 2017. 2. Mission Statement by Board President: Asbury Park School District will provide all students with a comprehensive and progressive education where everyone possesses the skills and character to succeed in a diverse, evolving global society. 3. Roll Call Present: Absent: Ms. Ahbez-Anderson, President Mr. Saunders Jr. Ms. Etienne, Vice President Ms. Breech (Arrived at 6:10pm) Mr. Grillo (Arrived at 6:30pm) Ms. Jones Mr. Latorraca Ms. Lesinski Mr. Pinckney (Arrived at 6:05pm) Also Present: Ms. Sancha Gray, Superintendent Mr. Geoffrey Hastings, Business Administrator/Board Secretary Ms. Ivy Brown, Assistant Business Administrator/Assistant Board Secretary Ms. Roberta Beauford, Director of Operations Mr. Clement Bramley, Interim Director of Special Services Dr. Kristie Howard, Director of Student Services Dr. Deborah Sylvia, Director of School Counseling Services Ms. Carole Morris, State Fiscal Monitor Mr. Adam Weiss, Board Attorney 4. Flag Salute The group was led in the flag salute. 5. Report of Committee Chairs Public Agenda 1 July 26, 2018 6. Public Participation in Accordance with Board Policy 0167 Thankful for handicapped space created at Barack H. Obama Elementary School 7. Goal Setting by Kathy Winecoff of New Jersey School Boards Association 8. Review of Regular Meeting Agenda Items 9. Adjournment Adjourn Meeting at 6:55pm Motion to approve: Mr. Latorraca Second: Mr. Grillo Aye: 8 Nay: 0 Abs: 0 Upon roll call the motion was unanimously adopted. Minutes prepared by Melissa Echevarria, Secretary to the Board. Respectfully submitted, Mr. Geoffrey Hastings Business Administrator/Board Secretary Public Agenda 2 July 26, 2018 ASBURY PARK BOARD OF EDUCATION ASBURY PARK, NEW JERSEY MINUTES July 26, 2018 A. PRELIMINARY 1. Statement by Board President: In accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6, P.L. 1975, c.231, s.1; amended 2006, c.70, s.2, the Asbury Park Board of Education has provided adequate notice of this meeting by sending a notice of the time, date, location, and to the extent known, the agenda of this meeting to Asbury Park Press and The New Coaster on December 15, 2017 via email. Copies of this notice have also been placed at the Administration Building bulletin board, District Schools, Asbury Park Municipal Building, Asbury Park Police Department and filed with the City Clerk on December 15, 2017. 2. Mission Statement by Board President: Asbury Park School District will provide all students with a comprehensive and progressive education where everyone possesses the skills and character to succeed in a diverse, evolving global society. 3. Roll Call Present: Ms. Ahbez-Anderson, President Ms. Etienne, Vice President Ms. Breech Mr. Grillo Ms. Jones Mr. Latorraca Ms. Lesinski Mr. Pinckney Mr. Saunders Jr. Also Present: Ms. Sancha Gray, Superintendent Mr. Geoffrey Hastings, Business Administrator/Board Secretary Ms. Ivy Brown, Assistant Business Administrator/Assistant Board Secretary Ms. Roberta Beauford, Director of Operations Mr. Clement Bramley, Interim Director of Special Services Dr. Kristie Howard, Director of Student Services Dr. Deborah Sylvia, Director of School Counseling Services Ms. Carole Morris, State Fiscal Monitor Mr. Adam Weiss, Board Attorney 4. Flag Salute The group was led in the flag salute. Public Agenda 3 July 26, 2018 5. Moment of Silence for Mr. James Famularo 6. Presentations -Teacher of the Year by Mrs. Sancha Gray -Power of Ten by Ms. Deborah Sylvia 7. Superintendent’s Report 8. Public Participation in Accordance with Board Policy 0167 No public comment. 9. State Monitor’s Report The State Monitor spoke briefly on QSAC and her Mid-Year review that was emailed to the Board (Attached at end of minutes). Motion to Go Into Executive Caucus WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act allows for the exclusion from discussion at the public portion of a meeting of certain matters as outlined below, and WHEREAS, the Asbury Park Board of Education wishes to discuss such matters made and will make such discussion public when a proper conclusion has been reached: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Asbury Park Board of Education will hold a closed executive session on this date, July 26, 2018 at Asbury Park, New Jersey, for the purpose(s) as outlined and described below. Upon return action may be taken. ___ 1. Confidential Matters per Statute on Court Order ______________________________ ___ 2. Impact Rights to Receive Federal Funds ______________________________ ___ 3. Unwarranted Invasion of Individual Privacy ______________________________ ___ 4. Collective Bargaining ______________________________ ___ 5. Acquisition of Real Property or Investment of Funds ______________________________ ___ 6. Public Safety Procedures ______________________________ √ 7. Litigation or Contract Matters or Att./Client Privilege ______________________________ ______________________________ √ 8. Personnel Matters ______________________________ ___ 9. Imposition of Penalties Upon an Individual Executive Caucus at 7:35pm Motion to approve: Ms. Etienne Second: Mr. Latorraca Aye: 9 Nay: 0 Abs: 0 Upon roll call the motion was unanimously adopted. 10. Acceptance of Minutes a. That the Board approve the minutes of the Workshop Meeting held June 28, 2018. (Attachment A.10a) Public Agenda 4 July 26, 2018 b. That the Board approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 28, 2018. (Attachment A.10b) Items A.10a and A.10b Motion to approve: Ms. Etienne Second: Mr. Latorraca Aye: 9 Nay: 0 Abs: 0 Upon roll call the motion was unanimously adopted. Agenda 1. Job Creation: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the Board approves the creation of the position listed below: a. (1) Part-Time Courier (PCR#4204-010-069-00001) 2. Reappointments: a. Revised Reappointment List for 2018-2019 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the Board approves the attached revised list of staff, previously approved on the June 28, 2018 agenda, to receive contracts for the 2018-2019 school year, effective July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019. (Attachment B.2) 3. Staff Appointments Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the Board approves the staff appointments listed below, pending budget funding and sufficient student participation. a. Daniel Hippe PCR#: 3029-400-048-00001 Assignment: Teacher of Law Enforcement Location: High School Salary: $58,335, Step 4BA of 2018-19 Teacher’s Salary Guide Effective: September 1, 2018-June 30, 2019 Account: 15-140-100-101-010-10 Replacing: Steve Middleton Contingency: Criminal History Review b. 2018-2019 Fall Athletic Coach Recommendations, these appointments are effective July 1, 2018 through on or about December 15, 2018 using account number 15-402-100-100-010-14. All appointments are contingent upon sufficient student participation. Name Sport/Coach Position Stipend Barry Baity MS Assistant Football Coach $11,150, Step OG2L Kyle Weedon MS Assistant Football Coach $7,900, Step 2 Christina Miller HS Head Cross Country Coach $8,000, Step 4 Marieline Boston-Lizaire MS Assistant Cross Country Coach $6,200, Step 4L Denise Williams HS Head Cheerleader Coach $8,300, Step 4L c. The Speech Language Specialists will be paid $39 per hour, not to exceed 10 hours maximum, effective July 27, 2018-August 10, 2018 and on an as needed basis to be assigned to be approved by the Director of Special Services for purposes of seeking SEMI reimbursement. d. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the Board approves the appointment of all certified members to be used on an as needed/on call basis for the 2018 Summer Child Study Team, Related Services and IEP Team General and Special Education Teacher Positions. The positions will be paid $39 per hour, per the APEA negotiated agreement, not to exceed 40 hours per position using account number 11-422-100-101-73-10. Public Agenda 5 July 26, 2018 General Education Teachers Special Education Teachers Speech Language Specialist s Occupational Therapists Physical Therapists *Translator ($26/hour if non-certified) Appointing all certified and non-certified staff members would ensure adequate staffing when needed and will be done in a fair and equitable manner. The Special Services Department will oversee this process. e. Summer School Nurses, effective July 9, 2018 – August 9, 2018 using account number 11-422-100-101- 73-16. Summer School Nurses will be paid at the rate of $39 per hour, based upon the contractual agreement. Name Location Hourly Rate Mary Piccicacco Thurgood Marshall School $39/hr, 4 hrs/day, 4 days/wk *Lori Ramos High School $39/hr, 5 hrs/day, 5 days/wk * Lori Ramos will work effective July 9, 2018 – August 16, 2018. f. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board will approves the following District staff members to serve as 2018-2019 Athletic Ancillary Personnel: Deborah Burns Michael McCloud Lanae Brown-Foster LeRoya Hayes Esther Vincent Regina Jagoo Sonia Barnes Ana Santiago-Gonzalez Margo Wright These appointments are effective August 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, using account numbers 15-402- 100-100-010-14 & 15-402-100-100-070-40. Each candidate will be utilized for the positions listed below on an as needed/on call basis in the absence of the regularly appointed Athletic Ancillary staff.