12952 February 13. 2018 BRIDGETON BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC ACTION MEETING February 13, 2018 The public action meeting of the Bridgeton Board of Education was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mr. Morgan. Board Members present were David Gonzalez, Ashlee Todd, Tyrone Williams (left at 7:20 pm), Edward Bethea, Albert Morgan and Erica Mosley. Mary Peterson, Angelia Edwards and Kenny SmithBey Jr. were 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. Paul Kalac, Board Solicitor. Prayer was offered by Mr. Morgan. OPENING ACTIVITIES/Mission Statement Public Participation Ms. Christina Nickel spoke on behalf of the BEA and addressed the board about the proposed Excel expansion. The letter she read expressed concerns of implementing without the inclusion of staff and the time to properly plan. The association would like to keep an open dialogue and work with the administration and board. Mr. Garza spoke in support of expanding the ExCel program. Mr. Garza provided information on the success of the students and program. He expressed that with proper implementation he believes the expansion can succeed. Mr. Zoyac asked that the board consider all aspects of expanding the ExCel program including the impact on after school activities. Corina Gonzalez spoke about her experience with the Excel program. She expressed her academic improvements as well as her social experiences. Daniel Vitola, Senior at BHS, spoke about his experience with the ExCel program since 8th grade. He provided information on the culture at ExCel and the commitment to learning. Action: 1.7 RESOLUTIONS - Governor's Teacher of the Year and Governor's Educational Services Professionals of the Year Motion by Tyrone Williams, second by Albert Morgan approving the following: Approved Governor’s Teachers of the Year. Approved Governor’s Educational Services Professionals of the Year. Motion carried, roll call vote was 6-0. Information: 1.8 PRESENTATIONS -Governor’s Teachers of the Year and Governor’s Educational Services Professionals of the Year1 The board recognized the teachers of the year along with the service professionals of the year from each building. Dr. Jones and Mrs. Thomas ran the recognition program; each principal shared a brief biography of each recipient and the recipients were presented with a resolution and award. 12953 February 13. 2018 Bulldogs of the Month- Dr. Jones presented the bulldogs of the month, the criteria was displayed and the students received incentives. 1st Place Winners Cumberland County Mock Trial- Dr. Jones introduced the students from the mock trial team. The purpose and activities of the club were shared. The team received first place at the competition. Ethics Presentation-Sandra Jacques from Legal One presented Ethics for the school officials. ExCEL Presentation- Dr. Jones presented a power point on data from the ExCel program including:absenteeism, in-school suspension, out of school suspension, HIB and State assessments. Mrs. Albanese presented information on facility and financial possibilities for expansionof the ExCel program. Mr. Morgan asked that teachers concerns be addressed Mr. Bethea stated that the Board needs to act. Dr. Jones expressed her and concern of not having a direction and the many items that need to be completed if the expansion is to occur. Dr Jones presented the monthly HIB report each case, substantiated and unsubstantiated, were shared with the board along with any discipline action taken. The board had no changes to discipline and no questions regarding the cases. The Board reviewed the agenda: Item 10.21 was moved to Non Consent and converted to item 12.5 CONSENT AGENDA Action, Minutes: 1.9 APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approved January 2018 Regular Public Action & Executive Meeting Minutes. Action (Consent): 1.10 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Resolution: Motion Approved all consent agenda items. 2. APPROVAL OF TEXTBOOKS/MATERIALS/CURRICULUM Information: 2.1 Board Curriculum and Instruction Committee Meeting Items - None 3. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Action (Consent): 3.1 Approval of 2018 Spring Semester Observation Resolution: Approved Dr. Michelle Barto, Fairleigh Dickenson University Graduate Professor to observe Erin D'Agostino, Grade 3 teacher at Buckshutem Road School, for her Supervised Practicum in Correction of Reading Problems. There will be 6 observations between February 2018 - June 2018. Action (Consent): 3.2 Approval of Keeping the Body, Mind and Emotions on Task in Children with Autism, ADHD or Sensory Disorders Resolution: Approved Erica Wriggins and Kelly Oulahan, Teachers at Buckshutem Road School to attend: Keeping the Body, Mind and Emotions on Task in Children with Autism, ADHD or Sensory Disorders on February 27, 2018 in Cherry Hill. 12954 February 13. 2018 Action (Consent): 3.3 Approval of Johnson Controls Institute Three-day Course Resolution: Approved Charles Carter, Supervisor of Building and Grounds, to attend the Johnson Controls Institute Three-day Course which Teaches the Metasys HVAC Digital Controls Computer Program on April 23 - 25, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. Action (Consent): 3.4 Approval of Foreign Language Educators of New Jersey 2018 Conference Resolution: Approved Elmer Arreaga, Supervisor of Bilingual and ESL, to attend the Foreign Language Educators of New Jersey 2018 Conference on April 13, 2018 in Iselin, NJ. Action (Consent): 3.5 Approval of Using Related Arts to Enhance Literacy Instruction Resolution: Approved "Using Related Arts to Enhance Literacy Instruction" professional development for 25 related arts teachers on March 20, 2018 from 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. Literacy Instruction includes making sense of the content through reading, writing, speaking and listening. Participants will learn simple strategies for supporting literacy within their related arts content field. Action (Consent): 3.6 Approval of Bilingual/ESL World Languages Curriculum Writing Initiatives Resolution: Approved the implementation of the "Bilingual/ESL/World Languages Curriculum Initiatives". These after school initiatives include updating the Bilingual/ESL handbook; designing rigorous and engaging lessons and activities for three different clusters of World Languages students (K-2, 3-5 and 6-8); designing specific lessons and activities for Bilingual classes based on the New Jersey Learning Standards; Designing lessons for English Learners in mainstream classes based on the NJLS; Translating to Spanish the Language Arts Model Curriculum Assessments and/or Designing questions and activities especially for full-time bilingual students. The estimated cost for the program will be $15,251 ($31/28 per hour X 4 teachers X 25.5 hours = $3,009.) + ($31/$28 per hour X 23 teachers x 15.5 hours = $10,219.) + (FICA $2,024) = $15,251. NAME POSITION SALARY/HR TOTAL HOURS TOTAL TBD Lead Teacher $31 25.5 $791 TBD Lead Teacher $28 25.5 $714 TBD Lead Teacher $28 25.5 $714 TBD Lead Teacher $31 25.5 $791 TBD Teacher $28 15.5 $434 TBD Teacher $28 15. $434 TBD Teacher $28 15.5 $434 TBD Teacher $28 15.5 $434 TBD Teacher $28 15.5 $434 TBD Teacher $28 15.5 $434 TBD Teacher $28 15.5 $434 TBD Teacher $31 15.5 $481 TBD Teacher $31 15.5 $481 TBD Teacher $28 15.5 $434 TBD Teacher $31 15.5 $481 TBD Teacher $28 15.5 $434 12955 February 13. 2018 TBD Teacher $28 15.5 $434 TBD Teacher $28 15.5 $434 TBD Teacher $28 15.5 $434 TBD Teacher $31 15.5 $481 TBD Teacher $28 15.5 $434 TBD Teacher $28 15.5 $434 TBD Teacher $28 15.5 $434 TBD Teacher $28 15.5 $434 TBD Teacher $28 15.5 $434 TBD Teacher $31 15.5 $481 TBD Teacher $28 15.5 $434 Action (Consent): 3.7 Approval of State Seal of Biliteracy Program Resolution: Approved the District's participation in the NJDOE State Seal of Biliteracy Program. In order to obtain the Seal of Biliteracy High School students need to demonstrate proficiency in English through PARCC, ACCESS, SAT or ACCUPLACER Assessments. In order to demonstrate proficiency in another language, the district is recommending to use Avant 's STAMP 4S Assessment. STAMP is a web-based and computer-adaptive Test. The STAMP 4S assessments will be completed between February 20, 2018 and March 3, 2018. The estimated cost for this assessment is $2,625 ($17.50 X 150 students = $2,625). Action (Consent): 3.8 Approval of Bilingual Parent Advisory Council (BPAC) Meetings Resolution: Approved two Bilingual Parent Advisory Council meetings in which parents willl be able to provide their input about our Bilingual/ESL Programs. The meetings will take place on March 22, 2018 at Broad Street School, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM; and on May 6, 2018 on Bridgeton’s riverfront, at the corner of Broad and Commerce Streets, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. The event on May 6th will be coordinated by various community organizations, including the Bridgeton BOE, which will be represented by the Bilingual/ESL Department. Action (Consent): 3.9 Approval of Phonological Awareness Overview Resolution: Approved "Phonological Awareness Overview" professional development for teaching staff on March 21, 2018 from 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. This workshop will focus on the crucial elements to reading readiness and the beginning stages of the Orton Gillingham approach. Participants will learn how to use multi-sensory approaches for implementing phonemic awareness activities and best practices for reading development. The estimated maximum cost will be 25 teachers X $31/$28 X 2 hours = $1,550.00 Action (Consent): 3.10 Approval of Gradual Release of Responsibility Resolution: Approved "Gradual Release of Responsibility" professional development for teaching staff on April 12, 2018 from 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. The Gradual Release of Responsibility is an instructional framework for teaching that focuses on transferring teacher knowledge to student application.