Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Schools Superintendent's Board of Education Bulletin
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PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT'S BOARD OF EDUCATION BULLETIN Number 6 October 18, 2018 MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District, in partnership with families and the greater community, is to challenge and nurture all students academically and to develop confident learners who are compassionate, generous, appreciative, and invested in their diverse world. This will be accomplished through innovative opportunities that inspire life-long learning, critical thinking and problem solving, creative exploration, and the democratic collaboration among students and staff. Date Adopted: 12/15/16 Public Comments In an effort to align our meeting practices with those of the Township and to insure an orderly meeting, effective this evening the following guidelines must be adhered to for all of those who wish to speak during the public comment section of tonight’s meeting and all future meetings: 1. Each person must sign in and will have three minutes to speak to the Board. 2. Each person must address the presiding officer. 3. Each person must recognize the authority of the presiding officer and end his or her comments at the end of three minutes. 4. After everyone who wishes to speak has had that opportunity to do so, a person may speak one more time to the Board for one minute. 5. Please note that we have included copies of Board of Education Bylaw 0167 – Public Participation in Board Meeting which detail the Board’s expectations and guidelines for addressing the Board of Education. PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT’S BOARD OF EDUCATION BULLETIN Number 6 October 18, 2018 The following motions are non-controversial, a matter of routine business and will be voted on by one motion: ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION I. LA – LEADERSHIP ACTIONS – BARBARA SARGENT, ED.D. 1. Board of Education Goals 2018-2019 BOE GOALS 18-19 BE IT RESOLVED that the board approve the Board of Education goals for the 2018- 2019 school year. Board of Education Goals – 2018-2019 1. Strategic Planning Support the implementation of the Strategic Plan through annual District Goals as presented on September 27, 2018. We will serve all of our students by focusing on the following goals within a comprehensive and coherent PK-12 framework: Our district will create an innovative and rigorous educational experience in a borderless learning community that produces creative students who are problem solvers and self-di- rected individuals. All students will receive social and emotional support to become adaptable, confident citi- zens who embody self-awareness and strong interpersonal skills, capable of responsible de- cision-making and managing their emotions and behaviors. Our community of adult learners will be fully engaged in professional growth experiences which enable them to continuously hone their craft and maximize student achievement. 2. Budget 2019-2020 To direct the administration to adhere to the following goals in the construction of the 2019- 2020 school operating budget: Manage and control expenses in the operating budget with the goal of achieving an end of the year surplus of 2.5% of the total operating budget Provide adequate funding that does not diminish, to the greatest degree possible, current ser- vices to students, including facilities and security. Ensure a tax levy of 2% exclusive of the SGLA (spending growth adjustments) and banked cap. 3. Out Reach To continue opportunities for school, community, and Municipal engagement To continue to foster communication through the superintendent to all employees To continue to provide timely updates of major district initiatives to all stakeholders For Board Members to be more visible at district and community events 4. Boardsmanship To strengthen our abilities through inservice and development by taking advantage of work- shops and seminars. To continue to build positive Board relations Superintendent’s Bulletin No. 6 October 18, 2018 2. Morris-Union Jointure Commission MUJC MEMBERSHIP 18-19 BE IT RESOLVED that the Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education ap- proves membership in the Morris-Union Jointure Commission effec- tive December 1, 2018 for the remainder of the 2018 - 2019 school year at a prorated annual membership fee of $19,314.74. 3. Policy 5111 POLICY A 5111 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the request by Michael DiSanto, principal of Parsippany Hills High School, that student A, Grade 12, be allowed to complete the 2018-2019 school year as per Board of Education Policy 5111. 4. Student Safety Data System (SSDS) Report STUDENT SAFETY 2017-2018 – Report Period 2 DATA SYSTEM PER 2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approve the Student Safety Data System (SSDS), Period 2 Report – January 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018 for the 2017-2018 school year which has replaced the Electronic Violence and Vandalism (EVVRS) and the Harassment, Intimidation or bullying Report (HIB). 5. Program for Determining Grades Self-Assessment GRADES SELF- ASSESSMENT BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board accept the District Self-Assessment for Determining Grades un- der the Anti-Bullying Bill of rights Act. 2 Superintendent’s Bulletin No. 6 October 18, 2018 II. GA – GENERAL ADMINISTRATION – JONI BENOS 6. Travel and Work Related Expenses TRAVEL & EXPENSES WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.1 et. seq. requires that each Board of Education adopt a formal policy and procedures relating to travel and expense reimbursement for its employees and Board members; and WHEREAS, the Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education (the “Board”) adopted a Travel Expense Reimbursement Policy that addresses the reimbursement of travel-related expenses by Board members and employees of the District; and WHEREAS, the Board has considered all other relevant guidelines and circulars associated with the adoption of its Travel Expense Reimbursement Policy; and WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the travel listed in this Resolution is educationally necessary and fiscally prudent; and WHEREAS, the Board has concluded that the travel and expense reimbursements listed in this Resolu- tion are directly related to and within the scope of the employee’s current responsibilities; and WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the travel and expense reimbursements listed in this Resolu- tion are for travel that promotes the delivery of instruction or furthers the efficient operation of the school district; and WHEREAS, the Board has concluded that the travel and expense reimbursements listed in this Resolu- tion are in compliance with State travel reimbursement guidelines as established by the Department of Treasury and incorporated herein; THEREFORE; BE IT RESOLVED, Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23B and Board Policy and upon the rec- ommendation of the Superintendent, that the Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education, in the County of Morris, New Jersey, approve the travel requests below. Name Purpose Date Location Estimated Expenses Paul Koeck Inside Baseball Coaches Clinic January 10-11, 2019 Millburn, NJ $175.00 ea Matt Lazzari Ken Dobkin Eugene Behme, III NJ Science Convention October 24, 2018 Princeton, NJ $210.96 Title IIA Michelle Coolbaugh October 23, 2018 $206.00 Title IIA Allison DaSilva October 23, 2018 $192.00 Title IIA Dena Viscuso October 24, 2018 $175.00 Title IIA Michele Mizerek October 24, 2018 $175.00 Title IIA Olivia Fredericks October 23, 2018 $175.00 Title IIA Melissa Schneider October 24, 2018 $191.00 Title IIA Laura McCluskey October 24, 2018 $175.00 Title IIA Marie Piccoline NJ Assoc of School Libraries December 3, 3018 Long Branch, NJ $240.00 Title IIA Kim Field NJASL Fall Conference December 3-4, 2018 Long Branch, NJ $431.54 Maureen Odenwelder NJTESOL Spring Conference May 29-30, 2019 New Brunswick, NJ $338.00 Title III Leon Doty AMTNJ Conference October 25-26, 2018 East Windsor, NJ $295.00 Kristin Didimamoff Co-Teaching Strategies December 11, 2018 Fairfield, NJ $259.00 Title IIA Despina Lagis School-Based Speech-Lan- November 29-30, 2018 Piscataway, NJ $497.73 IDEA guage Pathologists, Mary Ann Henry Speech/Language Therapy December 10, 2018 Fairfield, NJ $259.00 IDEA Laurie Chowtavi College Board AP Physics C November 6, 2018 New York, NY $265.00 Title IIA Damaris Delgado AP Spanish Lang & Culture November 30, 2018 New Haven, CT $195.00 Joanne Petriello Over 75 Quick on the spot November 29, 2018 Parsippany, NJ $229.00 IDEA Lauren Timmins Techniques for Children and $199.99 IDEA Adolescents with Emotional and Behavioral problems Annmarie Hebbelinck Supporting English Learners December 6, 2018 Livingston, NJ $249.99ea Title IIA Debbie Buldo In Reading Workshop Cheryl Gomez Amanda DeJessa Ultimate Performance Semi- February 7-8, 2019 Atlantic City, NJ $175.00 nars – Field Hockey Grace David Early Intervention for autism November 7, 2018 Parsippany, NJ $229.00 IDEA 3 Superintendent’s Bulletin No. 6 October 18, 2018 7. Gifts to the District GIFTS TO THE DISTRICT BE IT RESOLVED that the Board accept the following gifts and that the Superintendent send a letter of appreciation. District Weichert Realtors has donated twenty-three (23) wooden desks, a hutch and chairs to the district. Brooklawn Middle School Heny Boradia has donated a microscope, storage box, slides and cover slips to Brooklawn Middle School. Mt. Tabor Elementary School The Mt. Tabor PTA has donated $4,000 to the Board of Education to help support cultural arts at Mt. Tabor School. Parsippany High School Laurie Dunham has donated two (2) sets of Golf Clubs with Gold Bags to Parsippany High School. Parsippany Hills High School Chetan and Bhavna Dhaduk of Morris Plains has donated a 1997 Nissan Maxima GXE Vin No. JN1CA21D9VT820402 and a 1999 Buick Park Avenue VIN No. 1G4CW52KXX4622725 to Parsip- pany Hills High School Auto Shop. Megan Barchetto of Rockaway has donated a Swingtec SW65 Elec- tric Typewriter Serial No. 9Y11131 to Parsippany Hills High School.