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BRIDGETON BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC ACTION MEETING October 8, 2019
The public action meeting of the Bridgeton Board of Education was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Ms. Todd. Board Members present were Ashlee Todd, Dulce Gomez, Erica Mosley, Mary Peterson, Marian King, Albert Morgan, Angelia Edwards, Tyrone Williams and Mr. Kenny Smith Bey Jr.. Also in attendance were Dr. H. Victor Gilson, Interim Superintendent, Mrs. Nicole Albanese, School Business Administrator, Mr. Maurice Tyndell, Director of Human Resources, and Mr. Al Marmero, Board Solicitor. Prayer was offered by Mr. Morgan.
Information: 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 electronic picture board in the Thomas C. Lane, IV Administration Building, posted on the district website and advertised in South Jersey Times, Bridgeton and The Press of Atlantic City, Pleasantville, on July 18, 2019.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION- Rhonda Carney, former employee, addressed the board regarding her termination four years ago. Ms. Carney stated her recollection of the events surrounding her release and that she expressed that she did not believe that is was fair.
Action: 1.7 RESOLUTIONS Motion by Mr. Williams, second by Mrs. Peterson approving the following resolution: Authorizing Disposal of Surplus Property. Motion carried, roll call vote 9-0
Action: 1.8 RESOLUTIONS Motion by Ms. Peterson second by Kenny Smith Bey approving THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT, SALARY GUIDES AND SUCCESSOR COLLECTIVE NEGOTIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BRIDGETON BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE TEAMSTERS LOCAL 676 BRIDGETON BOARD OF EDUCATION CUSTODIANS. Motion carried, roll call vote 9-0.
Action: 1.9 RESOLUTIONS Motion by Mr. Williams second by Mr. Smith Bey, approving THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT, SALARIES IN HOURLY RATE CHART AND SUCCESSOR COLLECTIVE NEGOTIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BRIDGETON BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE TEAMSTERS LOCAL 676 BRIDGETON BOARD OF EDUCATION BUS DRIVERS. Motion carried, roll call vote 9-0
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Action: 1.10 RESOLUTIONS Motion by Ms. Peterson second by Ms. Todd approving THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT, SALARY GUIDES AND SIDEBAR AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE BRIDGETON BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE BRIDGETON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION. Motion carried, roll call vote 8-0-1, with Mr. Williams abstaining
Information: 1.11 PRESENTATIONS - Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) and ACCESS for ELLS, District Performance Level Summary (Attached)
Employees of the Month Dr. Gilson and Ms. Todd presented the employee of the month. A certificated and non-certificated staff member were recognized. Mr. Sherman Denby was the certificated staff member and Brenda Williams was the non-certificated staff member.
Bulldogs of the Month Dr. Gilson presented the Bulldogs of the month. Each student received a plaque and incentive.
The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC), New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA) Dr. Tavani presented the PARCC & NJSLA results to the Board. The power point shared the scores from 2015 -2019 for each of the schools in the district. Dr Merriweather provided information on the achievements the district has made and explained the plan to move the students forward instructionally..
Information: 1.12 Committee Reports – Negotiations – the BEA contract was ratified and is being presented for approval.
Curriculum and Instruction - Intervention Strategies were shared with the board.
Action, Minutes: 1.13 APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Public Action Meeting: September 2019 Regular & Executive Minutes Motion by Ms. Peterson, second by Mr. Smith Bey Approving September 2019 Regular Public Action & Executive Meeting Minutes. Motion carried, roll call vote 8-0-1, with Ms. Edwards abstaining.
CONSENT AGENDA
Action (Consent): 1.14 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Items 3.2 and 11.1B were moved to non-consent prior to the vote and will be voted on individually.
Motion by Ms. Mosley, second by Mr. Smith Bey approving all consent agenda items. Motion carried, roll call vote 9-0 13719 October 8, 2019
2. APPROVAL OF TEXTBOOKS/MATERIALS/CURRICULUM Action (Consent): 2.1 Board Curriculum and Instruction Committee Approved Items Resolution: Approved the following Board Curriculum and Instruction Committee approved items. All items were approved by the Board Curriculum and Instruction Committee on September 10, 2019 Curriculum History through Film and Media Sports in Modern Society Medical Terminology Creative Writing 11th CP English Success 101 AP US Government and Politics Computer Literacy I and II Entrepreneurship World Language I-IV Textbooks The Office Specialist Master ASL! Master ASL!- Workbook
3. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Action (Consent): 3.1 Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo 2019 Approved Allison Wentzell to attend the Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo 2019 in Philadelphia, PA on October 26-29, 2019. Total Cost=$457.00 Registration = $395.00 Transportation = $62.00
Action (Consent): 3.2 Beyond School Hours XXII Conference Resolution: Approved Timothy Zoyac, Pathways 21st Century Afterschool Project Manager, to attend the Beyond School Hours XXII Conference in Orlando FL on February 26-29, 2020. The conference provides professional development and hands-on workshops for educators and leaders working with students all across America. This is a mandatory conference, all costs are covered by the Pathway's Grant. Total Cost = $2,076.49 Travel - $327.49 Meals - $264.00 Lodging - $836.00 Registration - $599.00 Miscellaneous - $50.00
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Action (Consent): 3.3 Pharr San Juan Alamo (PSJA) Early College High School Conference Resolution: Approved Dr. Abdul-Azeem Ahmad, Assistant Principal, to attend the Pharr San Juan Alamo (PSJA) Early College High School Conference on November 13-15 , 2019 at McAllen Convention Center in McAllen, Texas. This conference will provide learning opportunities that include implementation and lessons in scaling the early college model and systemically working to have all students' college ready. Cost: Registration-$350; Transportation- $425; per gsa .gov rate Meals $137.50; per gsa .gov rate. Lodging -$220; Other Expenses (luggage) $50.00 = Total $1,183.30
Action (Consent): 3.4 Indian Avenue School - Staff Medical Emergency Training Resolution: Approved Matthew Malone BSN, RN, CCRN to collaborate with Indian Avenue School in an effort to optimally prepare for any medical emergencies on a date designated by administration. He has over 15 years Emergency Medical Service experience and would provide the staff and AED team at Indian Avenue School with a wealth of helpful knowledge to help keep the students/staff safe.
Action (Consent): 3.5 Buckshutem Road School Language Arts Instruction Observation Resolution: Approved Buckshutem Road School Language Arts Instruction Observation by Interboro School District of Prospect Park, PA on October 18, 2019. The visiting school's four kindergarten teachers, Reading Specialist and the Language Arts Supervisor will observe Orton Gillingham in action and discuss with Mrs. Barbara Wilchensky, Director of Language Arts Literacy Curriculum and teachers.
4. APPROVAL OF STUDENT PROGRAMS Action (Consent): 4.1 Bridgeton High School Guest Speaker Resolution: Approved Bridgeton High School Guest Speaker, David Batchelor, a local resident who has spent 30 years working for the DEA. Mr. Batchelor will speak to The Law and You Class and any other classes that may be studying relevant content.
Action (Consent): 4.2 Bridgeton High School Red Cross Blood Drive Resolution: Approved Bridgeton High School to partner with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 in the Auditorium or Gymnasium from 8:00 AM to 2:25 PM.
Action (Consent): 4.3 Bridgeton High School Air Force JROTC Leadership Forum Resolution: Approved Bridgeton High School Air Force JROTC Drill Team to host a Leadership Forum for instructors and cadets on Saturday, January 11, 2020. The training provided for cadets will be on leadership, drill and ceremonies, refresher course for newest technology implications for Air Force JROTC Curriculum. Arrival time for guest units 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM. The host functions rotates between the different New Jersey High School Air Force JROTC Units. Bridgeton High School Media Center, Conference Room , Auditorium, Gymnasium and J- 3.Requesting one custodian from 12 noon till 3:00 PM. Name Position Location Hours # of weeks Rate (1) Custodian Custodian BHS 3 N/A $30.66/hr 13721 October 8, 2019
Action (Consent): 4.4 Bridgeton High School Swedish Exchange Parent/Family Information Session Resolution: Approved the Swedish Exchange Committee to hold a parent/family information session from 5:00-6:00 PM on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Bridgeton High School for students who have met the qualifications to apply to be an exchange student to Eskilstuna, Sweden. Parents/Families must attend in order for the student to be eligible to apply.
Action (Consent): 4.5 Broad Street School Southwest Council Life Skills Training Program Resolution: Approved Broad Street School Southwest Council Life Skills Training Program October-December 2019. Students in grades 3-8 (with their parents) will participate in a 7-week program at night from 5:30-7:30 PM, covering subjects that include mental health/physical health and wellness, alcohol, vaping, marijuana, communication, decision-making, stress and coping skills, and social media. There is no cost for this program.
Action (Consent): 4.6 Broad Street School Winter Family Stem Night Resolution: Approved Broad Street School Winter Family Stem Night (3rd - 8th grade) on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, from 5:30-7:30 PM. The families will rotate through stations working on math, art, and science stem projects together. They will learn the art of working together and accomplishing a common goal together. There will be collaboration with Kids Corner and the robotics club. Security is requested. Light refreshments will also be served.
Action (Consent): 4.7 Broad Street School Southwest Council Red Ribbon Week Presentation Resolution: Approved Broad Street School Southwest Council Red Ribbon Week Presentation Oct. 29 - Nov.1, 2019. Students in grades K-8 and parents will attend assemblies showing the importance in understanding drug and alcohol abuse. There is no cost for this program.
Action (Consent): 4.8 Broad Street School Skate 2000 Party Resolution: Approved Broad Street School Skate 2000 event for grades 5-8, on October 23, 2019 from 6:30-8:30 PM. Cost of the tickets is $10.00 each, includes admission and skates. Proceeds will go towards 8th Grade events.
Action (Consent): 4.9 Broad Street School Father's Day STEM Event Resolution: Approved Broad Street School Father's Day STEM Night for Grades 2-8 on June 2, 2020 from 5:30-7:00 PM. This event is designed to encourage Father/Child bonding and teamwork by completing challenges and games at different stations. This event allows families to engage in STEM Activities that are taught in the district curriculum. Kid's Corner will be collaborating on this event. Refreshments will be served. Security Detail is requested.
Action (Consent): 4.10 Broad Street School Positive Behavior in Schools (PBSIS) Xplorers Club Supplies Resolution: Approved Broad Street School Positive Behavior Support in Schools (PBSIS) Xplorers Club Supplies, program was previously approved on the August 13, 2019 Board agenda. ASP Smart Goal 3.
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Action (Consent): 4.11 Cherry Street School Perfect Attendance Fundraisers Resolution: Approved Cherry Street School Perfect Attendance Fundraisers from October 15, 2019 through May 29, 2020. All proceeds will be used to purchase T-Shirts for the Perfect Attendance Field Trip at the end of the school year. The purpose of the students wearing matching T-Shirts is to make it easier to identify Cherry Street School Students from other students. The balance of the proceeds will be used to purchase T-Shirts for 8th Grade Step-Up.
Action (Consent): 4.12 Cherry Street School Chat and Chew Resolution: Approved Cherry Street School Chat and Chew on December 10, 2019 and March 25, 2020 from 9:30-11:00 AM. The Attendance Officer in conjunction with the parents of students with 15 or more unexcused absences and/or lateness. The parents will participate in a workshop that demonstrates the effect truancy has on student achievement. During the workshop, parents will be asked to develop their own action plan to improve student achievement and how the school can help them achieve their goals.
Action (Consent): 4.13 Cherry Street School "Just Say No" Magic Show Assembly Resolution: Approved "Just Say No" Magic Show Assembly with Ken Northridge, Magician and Children's Motivational Speaker, of Dovetail Presentations at Cherry Street School on October 22, 2019 at 9:30 AM for Grades K-4. The "Just Say No" Magic Show is a 45-minute program that includes the appearance of a live rabbit, live dove productions, magic to music, comedy and lots of audience participation. Many routines will be blended with a message to emphasize the dangers of drug abuse and the importance of self-esteem.
Action (Consent): 4.14 ExCEL Program Congressman Van Drew Visit Resolution: Approved Congressman Jeff Van Drew to visit the ExCEL Program (Gr. 7-8) on October 11, 2019 at 2:30 PM. Congressman Van Drew will explain his role, the process of being elected to national office, and allow students to ask questions about political issues facing the nation as well as the State of New Jersey.
Action (Consent): 4.15 Gloucester County Special Services Migrant Tutorial Extended Day Program Resolution: Approved the Gloucester County Special Services Migrant Tutorial Extended Day Program for the 2019-2020 school year which is funded through the Gloucester County Special Services School District Migrant grants. The program will begin approximately October 14, 2019 through May 31, 2020 for students in grades PK- 12. The program will be held at various schools throughout the district. Through this collaborative agreement, the district will provide transportation and snacks as Gloucester County Special Services School District will fund the remainder of the program. Gloucester County Special Services School District will also park their recruiting van at the warehouse and assume responsibility for insurance.
Action (Consent): 4.16 Indian Avenue Fall into Math and Reading Resolution: Approved Indian Avenue School Fall into Math and Reading Night on October 24, 2019 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Indian Avenue School. The night will be for parents to engage in Math and Literacy activities. Refreshments will be provided. 13723 October 8, 2019
Action (Consent): 4.17 Indian Avenue School Student Fundraiser Resolution: Approved Indian Avenue School Student Fundraiser one day per month designated by the building administrator. Students will pay $1.00 to dress in their Spirit/Pride wear. All funds will go toward student activities.
Action (Consent): 4.18 Indian Avenue School Student Dress Down Day Resolution: Approved Indian Avenue School Dress Down day for all students in Grades 1-8 that brought back their district math summer packet completed. Students will be given a ticket to allow them to dress down (according to district policy) on Friday, October 25, 2019. This will be the school reward for the students that completed the district summer math packet.
Action (Consent): 4.19 Quarter Mile Lane Compassionate Paws Club Resolution: Approved Quarter Mile Lane School Extended Day Compassionate Paws Club November 12, 2019- May 31, 2020. Purpose: Kindness Club: Encourage students to do something kind for someone and ask nothing in return, other than they do something kind for someone else. (Pay It Forward concept). Focus: Focus: 4 Key Elements: *Kind to School *Kind to Community *Kind to Family *Kind to Self Benefits: *Positive acts have a powerful effect on the immune system *Contributing towards the greater good improves self-worth and self-esteem *Prevents isolation, encouraging them to meet new people and step outside their comfort zones. *Chronic negativity is diminished as positive energy is created from giving and showing kindness to others Target Grade: 3rd Logo: Heart with paw print Possible Activities /Events /Projects: Compassionate Paws information board in lobby Weekly kindness challenge Monthly newsletter Make a Difference Day Cards for Soldiers Kindness tree Chain of kindness Encouragement posters around school Donate to Animal Shelter Cards for nursing home Sticky note kindness Kindness cookies Read to younger classes 13724 October 8, 2019
Compassionate Paws Club 1 Advisor T 3:30–4:45 Compassionate Paws Club 1 Advisor THURS 3:30–4:45
Action (Consent): 4.20 Quarter Mile Lane School Trunk or Treat Resolution: Approved Quarter Mile Lane School Trunk or Treat for Gr. K-3 on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 from 5:00-6:30 PM. In the spirit of the fall festivities, this event will incorporate literacy fun. Staff will decorate the gym and the 1st floor hallway with various stations for students to stop and visit. Students in grades K-3 are invited to bring their families and dress in costume. This is a fun family event that helps bring school and community together. Security will be provided by District Security.
Action (Consent): 4.21 Updated 2019-2020 District Calendar Resolution: Approved the updated 2019-2020 District Calendar as attached.
Action (Consent): 4.22 West Avenue School Title I Extended Day Programs Resolution: Approved the West Avenue School Title I Extended Day Programs for the 2019- 2020 school year as listed below.
WEST AVENUE SCHOOL Title I EXTENDED DAY 2019–2020 Program dates are October 9, 2019 – June 5, 2020 EXTENDED DAY PROGRAMS DAYS MINECRAFT CLUB GRADES 5-6: Students will focus on using core content scenarios to enhance problem solving Wednesday skills through a 3-D virtual world. This program was created using STEM to engage Thursday students in real world problem solving based learning while making connections to History, Geography, and Language Arts. Inquiry Club: Monday Provides an opportunity for students to develop their speaking, Wednesday listening, and writing skills in a setting that simulates the work Thursday of a news reporter. NJSLA ENRICHMENT GRADES 4 & 5: Students will attain additional instruction and skills in reading, writing, and math to Wednesday assist in performing Na Thursday at a Level 4 on the PARCC Assessment. NJSLA ENRICHMENT GRADES 6-8: Students will attain additional instruction and skills in reading, writing, and math to Wednesday assist in performing Na Thursday at a Level 4 on the PARCC Assessment. EXTRA SUPPORT CLUB GRADE 1: Struggling first grade students will Wednesday practice grade level skills to become more proficient in language arts and math. Thursday 13725 October 8, 2019
EXTRA SUPPORT CLUB GRADE 2: Struggling second grade students will Wednesday practice grade level skills to become more proficient in language arts and math. Thursday EXTRA SUPPORT CLUB GRADE 3: Wednesday Struggling third grade students will practice grade level skills to become more Thursday proficient in language arts and math. 24 CLUB GRADE 4: The 24 Game is a unique mathematics-teaching tool proven to successfully engage Wednesday students in grades 1-9 from diverse economic and social backgrounds. Knowing the Thursday answer is always 24 alleviates a classic type of math anxiety—getting the right answer—and instead puts the emphasis on the method behind the math. STEM CLUB GRADES 4-6: Students will be provided Science, Technology, Wednesday Engineering, and Math reinforcement. Thursday
Socratic Seminar Club: Grades 6-8 A student-facilitated discussion that helps students listen to Wednesday and learn from each other. The goal of Socratic seminar is to Thursday help students develop a better understanding of the ideas, issues, and values expressed in a particular text. Becoming A Man/Woman Mentoring Program: Grades 5-8 The Becoming a Man/Woman program is designed to help young males and females Wednesday in grades 5-8 build strong character and realize their full potential as responsible Thursday citizens and leaders. RTI Program: Grades 1-3 Wednesday Response to Intervention (RTI) is a multi-tier approach to the early identification Thursday and support of students with learning and behavior needs.
5. APPROVAL OF FIELD TRIPS Action (Consent): 5.1 Approval of BHS/Eskilstuna Swedish Exchange Program & Activities Resolution: Approved the BHS/Eskilstuna exchange program to send two BHS Seniors and one district representative (Selected from an application process in late October 2019) to Eskilstuna, Sweden in the spring of 2020. The two students and one teacher will travel by airplane to Eskilstuna where the students will stay for twenty-one days and return to the USA. In accordance with the board policy #6153 Section B, the Swedish Exchange Committee is seeking a total of $4,200 (2 students x $100/day x 21 days=$4,200) to cover airfare and other costs associated with this trip. Also in accordance with the policy, the Swedish Exchange committee will fundraise for additional funds.
6. PERSONNEL ITEMS-Retirements, Resignations; Rescissions and Leaves of Absence Action (Consent): 6.1 Ratification of Resignations Resolution: Ratified the following resignation for the 2019-2020 school year. A. Ratified the resignation of Ms. Kathleen Hammer from the position of Breakfast Staff for 1.75 hours per day at Quarter Mile Lane School, effective September 19, 2019. B. Ratified the resignation of Mr. Joe Rozier from the position of Special Education Instructional Aide at Bridgeton High School, effective September 21, 2019. 13726 October 8, 2019
Action (Consent): 6.2 Approval of Resignations Resolution: Approved the following resignation for the 2019-2020 school year. A. Approved the resignation of Ms. Tara Levari from the position of Pre-School Special Education Teacher at Dr. Geraldyn O. Foster Early Childhood Center, effective November 11, 2019. B. Approved the resignation of Ms. Janet Juarbe Heredia from the position of Cafeteria Worker at Buckshutem Road School, effective November 30, 2019. C. Approved the resignation of Mr. Earl Vassallo from the position of Purchasing Agent at Thomas C. Lane, IV Administration Building, effective January 1, 2020.
Action (Consent): 6.3 Approval of Leaves of Absences Resolution: Approved Leaves of Absences for the 2019-2020 school year as follows:
a. Approved request of Ms. Brenda Williams, Instructional Aide at Cherry Street School, for FMLA/NJFLA leave of absence, from November 2, 2019 until June 30, 2020, not to exceed 12 weeks, to be used on an intermittent basis. b. Approved request of Ms. Yaritza Martinez, Teacher at Indian Avenue School, for FMLA/NJFLA leave of absence, from October 25, 2019 until March 16, 2020, not to exceed 12 weeks, to be used on an intermittent basis. c. Approved request of Ms. Mary Ellen Henry, Teacher at West Avenue School, for FMLA leave of absence, from October 10, 2019 until October 9, 2020, not to exceed 12 weeks, to be used on an intermittent basis. d. Approved request of Ms. Nina D’amato, Teacher at Broad Street School, for FMLA leave of absence, from October 9, 2019 until June 30, 2020, not to exceed 12 weeks, to be used on an intermittent basis. e. Approved request of Mr. Jeffrey Meeks, Teacher at BHS, for NJFLA leave of absence, without pay from November 25, 2019 until December 20, 2019. This leave and paid sick days are subject to change. f. Approved request of Ms. Brenda Sheftall, Teacher at Buckshutem Road School, for FMLA/NJFLA leave of absence, with pay from October 21, 2019 until November 1, 2019 and without pay from November 2, 2019 until March 29, 2020. This leave and paid sick days are subject to change. g. Approved request of Ms. Viviana Guzman, Teacher at GOFECC, for FMLA/NJFLA leave of absence, with pay from October 15, 2019 until October 25, 2019 and without pay from October 26, 2019 until April 12, 2020. This leave and paid sick days are subject to change. h. Approved request of Ms. Dariana Diaz, Secretary at BHS, for FMLA leave of absence, with pay from October 28, 2019 until November 12, 2019 and without pay from November 13, 2019 until January 17, 2020. This leave and paid sick days are subject to change. i. Approved request of Mr. Eduardo Cordero, Custodian at Indian Avenue School, for FMLA/NJFLA leave of absence, with pay from November 8, 2019 until November 22, 2019. This leave and paid sick days are subject to change. 13727 October 8, 2019
j. Approved request of Ms. Shelly Peterson, Office Manager at Thomas C. Lane IV Administration Building, for FMLA leave of absence, with pay from November 7, 2019 until January 14, 2020 and without pay from January 15, 2020 until February 14, 2020. k. Approved request of Mr. William Riggins, SSO at Broad Street School, for FMLA leave of absence, without pay from November 2, 2019 until November 22, 2019. l. Approved request of Ms. Tabitha Cassidy, Instructional Aide at GOFECC, for FMLA leave of absence, with pay from December 20, 2019 until February 17, 2020.
Action (Consent): 6.4 Ratification of Leaves of Absences Resolution: Ratification of Leaves of Absences for the 2019-2020 school year as follows:
a. Ratified request of Ms. Samantha Terry, Supervisor LA/ESL at BHS, for FMLA leave of absence, with pay from August 26, 2019 until September 23, 2019. b. Ratified request of Ms. Sheri Garton, Instructional Aide at QML, for FMLA leave of absence, with pay from September 3, 2019 until September 4, 2019(1/2) and without from September 4, 2019(1/2) until September 18, 2019. c. Ratified request of Ms. Kathleen Hammer, Cafeteria Worker at QML, for FMLA leave of absence, with pay from September 17, 2019 until October 14, 2019. d. Ratified request of Ms. Rachele Diorio, Cafeteria Worker at Broad Street School, for FMLA leave of absence, with pay from October 1, 2019 until January 4,2020. e. Ratified request of Ms. Lillie Mosley, Instructional Aide at Indian Avenue School, for FMLA leave of absence, without pay from September 1, 2019 until November 18, 2019. f. Ratified request of Ms. Ruth Smathers, Teached at BHS, for FMLA/NJFLA leave of absence, from September 10, 2019 until June 30, 2020, not to exceed 12 weeks, to be used on an intermittent basis.
7. CERTIFICATED STAFF Action (Consent): 7.1 Ratification of Certificated Staff Resolution: Ratified the following certificated staff for the 2019-2020 school year. Ratified the appointment of Ms. Adrianne Berry to the position of School Nurse at Buckshutem Road School for the 2019-2020 school year, on Step 0 of the BEA BA 2017-2018 Salary Guide, $49,300.00 prorated and pending negotiations, effective September 23, 2019. Account#150002131040006. PCN#552.
Action (Consent): 7.2 Approval of Certificated Staff Resolution: Approved the following Certificated Staff for the 2019-2020 school year. A. To approve Mr. Kevin Davis to the position of Health and Physical Education Teacher at Bridgeton High School for the 2019-2020 school year, on Step 0 of the 2017-2018 BEA BA Salary Guide, $49,300.00 prorated and pending negotiations, effective on a date to be determined. Account#151401001010002. PCN#3034. B. To approve Ms. Lisvette Dominguez to the position of World Language Teacher at Indian Avenue School for the 2019-2020 school year, on Step 14 of the 2017-2018 BEA BA Salary Guide, $71,357.00 prorated and pending negotiations, effective on a date to be determined. Account#151301001010005. PCN#1103. 13728 October 8, 2019
C. To approve Ms. Ashley Gonzalez to the position of Guidance Counselor at Bridgeton High School for the 2019-2020 school year, on Step 0 of the 2017-2018 BEA MA Salary Guide, $50,800.00 prorated and pending negotiations, effective on a date to be determined. Account#150002181048802. PCN#4004. D. To approve Ms. Elissa Llerandi to the position of Guidance Counselor at Broad Street School for the 2019-2020 school year, on Step 0 of the 2017-2018 BEA MA Salary Guide, $50,800.00 prorated and pending negotiations, effective on a date to be determined. Account#150002181040003. PCN#192. E. To approve Mr. Ian Stickel to the position of Health and Physical Education Teacher at Broad Street School for the 2019-2020 school year, on Step 1 of the 2017-2018 BEA BA Salary Guide, $49,800 prorated and pending negotiations, effective on a date to be determined. Account#151201001010003 and 151301001010003. PCN#706. F. To approve Ms. Chelsea Welch to the position of Health and Physical Education Teacher at Buckshutem Road School for the 2019-2020 school year, on Step 0 of the 2017-2018 BEA BA Salary Guide, $49,300.00 prorated and pending negotiations, effective on a date to be determined. Account#151201001010006 and 151301001010006 PCN#246. G. To approve Ms. Jessica Mallon to the position of School Nurse at West Avenue School for the 2019-2020 school year, on Step 5 of the 2017-2018 BEA BA Salary Guide, $53,577.00 prorated and pending negotiations, effective on a date to be determined. Account#150002131040007. PCN#110. H. To approve Mr. Scott Beals to the position of Special Education/Social Studies Teacher at Bridgeton High School for the 2019-2020 school year, on Step 10 of the 2017-2018 BEA BA+30 Salary Guide, $61,157.00 prorated and pending negotiations, effective on a date to be determined. Account#152011001010002. PCN#2699. I. To approve Ms. Kylie Kristovich to the position of Grade 6 Teacher at Buckshutem Road School for the 2019-2020 school year, on Step 0 of the 2017-2018 BEA BA Salary Guide, $49,300.00 prorated and pending negotiations, effective on a date to be determined. Account#151301001010006. PCN#3095. J. To approve SMSgt Joseph Valentine to the position of Air Force JROTC Instructor at Bridgeton High School for the 2019-2020 school year, on Step 14 of the 2017-2018 BEA MA Salary Guide, $72,857.00 prorated and pending negotiations, effective on a date to be determined. Account#114011001000002. PCN#4005. K. To approve Ms. Brenda Herbert to the position of School Nurse at Bridgeton High School for the 2019-2020 school year, on Step 0 of the 2017-2018 BEA MA Salary Guide, $50,800.00 prorated and pending negotiations, effective on a date to be determined. Account#150002131040002. PCN#514. L. To approve Ms. Danielle Arkainno to the position of Pre-School Inclusion Teacher at the Dr. Geraldyn O. Foster Early Childhood Center for the 2019-2020 school year, on Step 12 of the 2017-2018 BEA BA Salary Guide, $65,312.00 prorated and pending negotiations, effective on a date to be determined. Account#202181001010001. PCN#194.
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Action (Consent): 7.3 Approval of Bridgeton High School After School Bilingual/ESL Staff Resolution: Approved Dolores Diaz for the BHS After School Bilingual/ESL Support Program for 2019-2020 school year. The program was previously Board Approved, the program will run for approximately 33 weeks. Employee Name Position Location Hours # of weeks Rate Dolores Diaz Teacher BHS 120 33 $31
Action (Consent): 7.4 Approval of Bridgeton High School After School Detention Staff Resolution: Approved Elizabeth O'Brien and Mark Maccarone as the BHS After School Detention Program Staff for the 2019-2020 school year. The program was previously Board approved four days a week for approximately 33 weeks. Employee Name Position Location Hours # of weeks Rate Elizabeth O’Brien Teacher BHS 120 33 $28 Mark Maccarone Teacher BHS 120 33 $28
Action (Consent): 7.5 Approval of Bridgeton High School After School Special Education Staff Resolution: Approved Megan Donaghy for the BHS Special Education Students After School Support program for the 2019-2020 school year. The program was previously Board Approved and will run 2 days a week for approximately 33 weeks. Employee Name Position Location Hours # of weeks Rate Megan Donaghy Teacher BHS 120 33 $31
Action (Consent): 7.6 Approval of Bridgeton High School After School Tutoring Staff Resolution: Approved the following staff members for the BHS After School Tutoring Support Program: Jaqueline Gentry, Erin Gibbs and Claudia Angle for the 2019-2020 school year. The program was previously approved to run approximately 33 weeks. Employee Name Position Location Hours # of weeks Rate Jacqueline Gentry Teacher -History BHS 120 33 $31 Erin Gibbs Teacher-Math BHS 120 33 $28 Claudia Angle Teacher- Science BHS 120 33 $28
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Action (Consent): 7.7 Approval of Bridgeton High School Data Experts Staff Resolution: Approved BHS School Data Experts staff Jennifer Deshields, Samantha Terry, Karli Fratz and Amanda Winslow, at 50 hours each. School Data Experts will create monthly data wall/walk for pertinent school data such as discipline rates, attendance rates, and course passing rates. Previously approved on the August 13, 2019 Board agenda. # of Staff Hours Hourly Rate TOTAL FICA TOTAL
School 2 -Supervisors Data Jennifer Deshields 50 $31.00 $3,100 $237.15 $3,337.15 Experts Samantha Terry will create monthly data wall/walk for pertinent school data such 2-Teachers as Karli Fratz 50 $31.00 $3,100 $237.15 $3,337.15 discipline Amanda Winslow rates, attendance rates, and course passing rates. TOTAL $6,674.30
Action (Consent): 7.8 Approval of Bridgeton High School Online Remediation Mentoring Program Staff Resolution: Approved Bridgeton High School Online Remediation Mentoring Program Staff for students who are identified as at risk for the 2019-2020 school year as listed below. Administrator:Jennifer DeShields-Monday/Wednesday; Stephen DiPatri-Tuesday/Thursday Substitute Administrators: Assistant Principals-Steven Morris/Rafael Maysonet/Joseph Terrigno/Tanya Corbett Teachers:Kevin Nash/Marie Keith Technology Teacher: Jeffrey Meeks Employee Name Position Location Hours # of weeks Rate Jennifer Deshields (M/W) Administrator BHS 157 33 $35.00 Stephen DiPatri (T/TH) Administrator BHS 157 33 $35.00 Kevin Nash Teacher BHS 120 33 $28.00 Marie Keith Teacher BHS 120 33 $31.00 Jeffrey Meeks Technology Teacher BHS 314 33 $28.00 13731 October 8, 2019
Action (Consent): 7.9 Approval of Bridgeton High School Afterschool Program Substitute Coordinator Resolution: Approved Daniel Simmons, Teacher, as BHS Afterschool Program Substitute Coordinator for the 2019-2020 school year. Daniels Simmons - Substitute Coordinator- $31.00 p/h
Action (Consent): 7.10 Approval of Buckshutem Road School Extended Day Program Staff Resolution: Approved the following Buckshutem Road School Extended Day Program Staff.
Employee Position Location Hours # of weeks Rate Account # Name Steam Club 3 days 3x29x$28 = Levi Feeney After School Buckshutem 1 week/29 $28.00 154211001000006 $2,436.00 Program weeks 24 Math Club Gr. 4 2 days Jeannine 1x29x$31 = After School Buckshutem .5 week/29 $31.00 154211001000006 Rinck $899.00 Program weeks Gr. K-4 2 days Literacy/Math 1x29x$31 = Amy DeFeo Buckshutem .5 week/29 $31.00 202371001010640 Enrichment After $899.00 weeks School Program Gr. K-4 2 days Erin Literacy/Math 1x29x$28 = Buckshutem .5 week/29 $28.00 202371001010640 D’Agostino Enrichment After $812.00 weeks School Program Gr. K-4 2 days Kimberly Literacy/Math 1x29x$31 = Buckshutem .5 week/29 $31.00 202371001010640 Gonzalez Enrichment After $899.00 weeks School Program Gr. K-4 2 days Stephanie Literacy/Math 1x29x$28 = Buckshutem .5 week/29 $28.00 202371001010640 Lopez Enrichment After $812.00 weeks School Program Gr. K-4 2 days Shanelle Literacy/Math 1x29x$28 = Buckshutem .5 week/29 $28.00 202371001010640 Hall Enrichment After $812.00 weeks School Program Gr. 5-8 2 days Tiera Literacy/Math 2x29x$28 = Buckshutem 1 week/29 $28.00 202371001010640 Harden Enrichment After $1,624.00 weeks School Program Student Lighthouse 1 day Charissa .5x33x$31 = Team After School Buckshutem .5 week/33 $31.00 202371001010640 Turner $511.50 Program weeks 13732 October 8, 2019
Student Lighthouse 1 day 1x33x$28 = Jake Barnes Team After School Buckshutem 1 week/33 $28.00 202371001010640 $924.00 Program weeks 1x29x$28 = Lauren After School Pep 1 day week/ Buckshutem 1 $28.00 $812.00 154211001000006 Parsinitz Band 29 weeks
1 day 1x29x$28 = Jeffrey Technology After Buckshutem 1 week/29 $28.00 $812.00 154211001000006 Hyson School Club weeks Total
Amount: 154211001000006 $4,959.00 Total
Amount: 202371001010640 $7,293.50 Grand Total:
$12,252.50
Action (Consent): 7.11 Approval of District Afterschool Substitute Staff Resolution: Approved the following District Afterschool Substitute Staff for the 2019-2020 school year. They will work from the end of their contractual day until no later than 6:15 PM. Erin D'Agostino- Substitute Teacher Tara Ingram-Substitute Site Coordinator Amy Stay- Substitute Teacher Kyle Borkowski- Substitute Teacher Paul Decker-Substitute Site Coordinator Employee Position Location Hours # of Weeks Rate Name Erin D'Agostino Substitute Teacher TBD TBD TBD $28/hr Substitute Site Tara Ingram TBD TBD TBD $35/hr Coordinator Amy Stay Substitute Teacher TBD TBD TBD $31/hr Kyle Borkowski Substitute Teacher TBD TBD TBD $28/hr Substitute Site Paul Decker TBD TBD TBD $35/hr Coordinator
Action (Consent): 7.12 Approval of Indian Avenue School Extended Day Advisors Resolution: Approved Indian Avenue School Extended Day Advisors as listed below. Employee Name Position Location Hours # of weeks Rate Regal Eagle Newspaper Club Michael Marino D3 3.5 26 $28 Gr. 5-8 Yaritza Martinez Bilingual Tutoring 1st Gr. B6 2.5 26 $28 Laketta Habersham Afterschool Detention Library 1.5 26 $28 Sterling Rainier Afterschool Detention Library 3.5 26 $28 Jared Vena Science Club Gr. 5-8 D2 1.5 26 $28
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Action (Consent): 7.13 Approval of Indian Avenue School Title I Extended Day Advisors Resolution: Approved Indian Avenue School Title I Extended Day Advisors as listed below. Employee Name Position Location Hours # of weeks Rate Total Acct # 20-237- James Pierce Extended Day Coordinator Back Cafe 6 26 $31 $5208 200-103- 05-40 20-237- Readers Theatre Club Gr. 4- Heather Goraj E2 3.5 26 $28 $2548 100-101- 5 05-40 20-237- Readers Theatre Club Gr. 4- Mary Walther E2 2.5 26 $28 $2548 100-101- 5 05-40 20-237- Ayanna Thomas Homework Club Gr. 5-8 D5 3.5 26 $28 $2548 100-101- 05-40 20-237- Ayanna Thomas Study Skills Gr. 5-8 D5 3.5 26 $28 $2548 100-101- 05-40 20-237- Megan Hoyt Gifted and Talented Gr. K-4 TCU 3 3.5 26 $28 $2548 100-101- 05-40 20-237- School Based Mentoring Gr. Megan Hoyt TCU 3 2.5 26 $28 $1820 100-101- 2-4 05-40 20-237- Peris Oribabor Gifted and Talented Gr. 5-8 C3 3.5 26 $31 $2821 100-101- 05-40 20-237- Tracy Cicchetti Book Club Gr. 3-4 E5 2.5 26 $28 $1820 100-101- 05-40 20-237- Creative Writing Club Gr. 5- Desiree Aponte C5 3.5 26 $28 $2548 100-101- 8 05-40 20-237- Lori Young STEM Club Advisor Gr. 3-8 C6 3.5 26 $31 $2821 100-101- 05-40 20-237- Problem Solvers/Algebra Emma Taylor B5 3.5 26 $28 $2548 100-101- Club Gr. 7 05-40 20-237- Laketta Habersham Homework Club Gr. 2-4 C5 1.5 26 $28 $1092 100-101- 05-40 20-237- Suzanne Landau Extended Day Substitute Varies 3.5 26 $31 $2821 100-101- 05-40 20-237- Christina Mendolera Homework Club Gr. 2-4 E6 1.5 26 $28 $1092 100-101- 05-40 Subtotal $33,151 Fica $2,536 $35,687 13734 October 8, 2019
8. NON-CERTIFICATED STAFF Action (Consent): 8.1 Ratification of Non-Certificated Staff Resolution: Ratified the following Non-Certificated Staff for the 2019-2020 school year. a. Ratified Ms. Deanna Boyd to the position of School Bus Driver at Bank Street Annex for the 2019-2020 school year, effective September 1, 2019, at a salary pending negotiations. Account#110002701600025. PCN#195.
Action (Consent): 8.2 Approval of Non-Certificated Staff Resolution: Approved the following non-certificated staff for the 2019-2020 school year. A. To approve Ms. Darlene Pennewell to the position of Bus Aide at Bank Street Annex for the 2019-2020 school year, on Step 6 of the Bus Aides 2017-2018 Salary Guide, $12.65 per hour pending negotiations, effective on a date to be determined. Account#110002701070025. PCN#385. B. To approve Mr. Matthew Loatman to the position of Part-Time Custodian at Bank Street Annex for the 2019-2020 school year, at a rate of $12.00 per hour, effective on a date to be determined. Account#110002621100023. PCN#4002. C. To approve Ms. Harmonia Jackson to the position of Part-Time Custodian at Bank Street Annex for the 2019-2020 school year, at a rate of $12.00 per hour, effective on a date to be determined. Account#110002621100023. PCN#4003. D. To approve Ms. Estefany Bissell to the position of Bilingual Aide at Broad Street School for the 2019-2020 school year, on Step 1 of the 2017-2018 Aides' Salary Guide, $21,155.00 prorated and pending negotiations, effective on a date to be determined. Account#152401001060003. PCN#2425. E. To approve Ms. Jessica Vega to the position of Community and Parental Involvement Specialist at Dr. Geraldyn O. Foster Early Childhood Center for the 2019-2020 school year, at a 2017-2018 salary of $42,000 prorated, effective on October 16, 2019. Account#202182001730001. PCN#654. F. To approve Mr. Dominique Williams to the position of Community and Parental Involvement Specialist at Bridgeton High School for the 2019-2020 school year, at a 2017-2018 salary of $42,000.00 prorated, effective on October 16, 2019. Account#202372001109640. PCN#2309. G. To approve Ms. Donna Bellone to the position of Cafeteria Aide at ExCEL Middle School for the 2019-2020 school year, on Step 1 of the 2017-2018 Satellite Aides' Salary Guide, $10.24 per hour pending negotiations, effective on a date to be determined. Account#609103101070001. PCN#3051. H. To approve Ms. Valerie Walters to the position of Crisis Intervention Specialist at Broad Street School for the 2019-2020 school year, at a 2017-2018 rate of $39,007.80 prorated and pending negotiations, effective on a date to be determined. Account#11000218104001. PCN#2456. I. To approve Ms. Christine Miller to the position of Custodian at Broad Street School for the 2019-2020 school year, on Step 2 of the 2017-2018 Custodians' Salary Guide, $25,022.00 prorated and pending negotiations, effective on a date to be determined. Account#110002621100023. PCN#483. 13735 October 8, 2019
J. To approve Ms. Meaghan Butcher to the position of Cafeteria Aide at Indian Avenue School for the 2019-2020 school year, on Step 1 of the 2017-2018 Satellite Aides' Salary Guide, $10.24 per hour pending negotiations, effective on a date to be determined. Account#609103101070001. PCN#5. K. To approve Ms. Erika Allen to the position of Cafeteria Aide at ExCEL Middle School for the 2019-2020 school year, on Step 1 of the 2017-2018 Satellite Aides' Salary Guide, $10.24 per hour pending negotiations, effective on a date to be determined. Account#609103101070001. PCN#2676. L. To approve Mr. Marquan Richmond to the position of Custodian at Buckshutem Road School for the 2019-2020 school year, on Step 1 of the 2017-2018 Custodians' Salary Guide, $24,898.00 prorated and pending negotiations, effective on a date to be determined. Account#110002621100023. PCN#2598. M. To approve Ms. Chrisa Riviello to the position of 10-Month Secretary at Broad Street School for the 2019-2020 school year, on Step 3 of the 2017-2018 Secretaries' Salary Guide, $24,869.00 prorated and pending negotiations, effective on a date to be determined. Account#110002191050018. PCN#884. N. To approve Ms. Miranda Silva to the position of Instructional Aide at Dr. Geraldyn O. Foster Early Childhood Center for the 2019-2020 school year, on Step 2 of the 2017-2018 Aides Salary Guide, $22,455.00 prorated and pending negotiations, effective on a date to be determined. Account#202181001060001. PCN#502. O. To approve Ms. Jamilette Rodriguez to the position of Instructional Aide at QML Pre-School for the 2019-2020 school year, on Step 2 of the 2017-2018 Aides' Salary Guide, $22,455.00 prorated and pending negotiations, effective on a date to be determined. Account#202181001060801. PCN#3018.
9. MISCELLANEOUS STAFF ITEMS Action (Consent): 9.1 Approval of District Interpreters Resolution: Approved the following staff members as district interpreters during the 2019-2020 school year as needed. District Interpreters will be paid $18/hr. Antonio Orozco Noemi Santiago-Gonzalez Joanne Burgos Wally Lamboy
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Action (Consent): 9.2 Approval of Staff Stipends "After School Counseling for Classified Students" Resolution: Approved staff stipends for Four Practitioners (listed below) who will provide After School Counseling for Classified Students from 10/09/2019 - 6/30/2020. Practitioners will be counseling 2 days per week. Dr. Amanda Nnachetam Tammy Whitby Danna Johnson Kristen Marroquin Staff Name Days per week Hourly rate Total Dr. Amanda Nnachetam 2 $34.00 $4080.00 Tammy Whitby 2 $31.00 $3720.00 Kristen Marroquin 2 $31.00 $3720.00 Danna Johnson 2 $28.00 $3360.00
Action (Consent): 9.3 Ratification of Staff Transfers Resolution: Ratified the following staff transfers for the 2019-2020 school year. Employee Name Current Position New Position Account# Grade 6 Math - Buck - Grade 8 Math - Buck - a. Veronica Shute 151301001010006 PCN#2349 PCN#4001 b. Lorraine Grade 1 Bilingual Aide - Grade 1 Bilingual Aide - 152011001060003 Betancourt Broad- PCN#109 Broad-PCN#2621 c. Zuleimy Grade 2 Bilingual Inclusion Grade 2 Inclusion Aide - 152011001060003 Tlapelta Aide - Broad -PCN#2575 Broad-PCN#2683 Grade 5 Math Teacher - Grade 7 Math Teacher – d. Peris Oribabor 151201001010005 Indian Ave - PCN#2506 Indian – PCN#941
Action (Consent): 9.4 Approval of Staff Transfers Resolution: Approved the following staff transfers for the 2019-2020 school year. A. Approved the following staff for the 2019-2020 school year, effective October 9, 2019. Name Current Position New Account# 1. Douglas Grade 6 Inclusion Teacher - Special Ed Teacher (MID) - 152131001010003 Enders Indian - PCN#667 Broad - PCN#2346 2. John Special Ed Teacher (MID) - Grade 6 Inclusion Teacher - 152131001010005 Wuzzardo Broad - PCN#2346 Indian - PCN#667 Crisis Intervention Specialist- Crisis Intervention Specialist - 3. Maci Rios 110002181040001 QML/Buck PCN#3091 Buck - PCN#3091 B. Approved the following staff transfer for the 2019-2020 school year, effective on a date to be determined. Name Current Position New Position Account# 1. Mariel Special Education Aide -QML - Special Education Aide - BHS 151901001060002 Dumont PCN#2349 - PCN#788 2. Terra Guidance Counselor - BHS- Guidance Counselor - ECHS - 150002181048802 Dower PCN#2320 PCN#4004
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C. Approved the following staff for the 2019-2020 school year, effective October 15, 2019. Name Current Position New Position Account# 1. Camilo Port Entry Program Math Teacher Gr. ESL Teacher - Cherry - 152401001010004 Serrano 6-8 - Broad - PCN#2693 PCN#4000
Action (Consent): 9.5 Approval of Boiler Operators Resolution: Approved the following custodians as boiler operators for the 2019-2020 school year, at a stipend of $750.00 pending negotiations. Name School Kevin Chappius QML Bryant Goldsboro QML Robert Ratliff Buck Selinnette Lugo GOFECC Raul Cordero Buckshutem Ron Bowers BHS Jose Figueroa BHS Ron Hilton Broad St William Dean Broad St Carlos Cordero West Ave Larry Sheppard West Ave Hector Camacho Cherry Street James Martin Cherry Street Albert Johnson Indian Ave John Loatman TC Lane
Action (Consent): 9.6 Approval of Breakfast Staff Resolution: Approved the following Breakfast Staff for the 2019-2020 school year. Employee Name Position Location Rate Donna Bellone Breakfast Aide ExCEL $10.00 per hour Erika Allen Breakfast Aide ExCEL $10.00 per hour Meaghan Butcher Breakfast Aide Indian Ave $10.00 per hour
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Action (Consent): 9.7 Approval of Substitutes Resolution: Approved the following substitutes for the 2019-2020 school year. Employee Name Position Rate Instructional Aide with Veronica Velez $45.00 per day Substitute Certificate Instructional Aide with Amanda DeJesus $45.00 per day Substitute Certificate Instructional Aide with Shanelle Hall $45.00 per day Substitute Certificate Myriam Delgado Claudio Substitute Bus Driver $17.00 per hour Krystal Colle Substitute School Nurse $200 per day
Action (Consent): 9.8 Approval of Student Workers Resolution: Approved the following student workers for the 2019-2020 school year.
A. Approved the following student workers for the 2019-2020 school year, at a rate of $10.00 per hour. Name
1. Tyler Green 2. Zy’Nasia Haynes 3. Rodney Perez 4. Gari DeLeon 5. Assante Maceia 6. Mahogany Jones 7. Henry Reyes Aragon 8. Genesis Lopez 9. Tahlil Burden 10. Jocelyn Cazares 11. Lizbed Perez Cruz - Alternate 12. Jazmine Natal – Alternate
B. Approved the following student workers as student interpreters for the 2019-2020 school year.
1. Estephani Suarez 2. Erick Alavez 3. Jennifer Hernandez Ruiz 4. Marycruz Vera Bedolla 5. Diego Heredia 6. Vanessa Vega 7. Diana Barrios Ortiz 8. Julie Reyes Angeles 9. Dafne Perez 10. Rosa Lopez Ramos
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Action (Consent): 9.9 Ratification of Extra Contracts Resolution: Ratified the following extra contracts for the 2019-2020 school year. Name Position Rate Veronica Alvarez ExCEL High School Head Teacher $1401 Phillip Blandino BHS Make-Up Advisor $367 Katherine Watkins Costume Advisor $367 Megan Donaghy High School Honor Society Advisor $1685 Victoria Lods High School Honor Society Advisor $1685 Ida Bonavito BHS SADD Club Advisor $1685 Claudia Angle Right to Know $6194
Shawn Bridges Broad Elementary Grade 8 Advisor $1068 Jennifer Marshall Broad Elementary Honor Society Co-Advisor $534 Elizabeth Beebe Broad Elementary Honor Society Co-Advisor $534 Shawn Bridges Broad Elementary Student Government Advisor $1068 Melody Jones Broad Elementary Yearbook Advisor $1068 Christine McGowan Broad PBSIS Coach $523 Kristi Lancaster Broad Elementary Science Fair Advisor $1068 Sophia Amaranto BHS Baconian Co-Advisor $2002 Benjamin Gonzalez BHS Baconian Co-Advisor $2002 Laketta Habersham Grade 8 Advisor Co-Coach - Indian $178 Taja Board Grade 8 Advisor Co-Coach - Indian $178 Ayanna Thomas Grade 8 Advisor Co-Coach - Indian $178
Action (Consent): 9.10 Approval of Extra Contracts Resolution: Approved the following extra contracts for the 2019-2020 school year with the 2017- 2018 extra contract rates, effective October 9, 2019. Name Position Rate Shinese Harvey Elementary G&T Coordinator $1800 Mary Anne Keyes Elementary G&T Coordinator $1800
Action (Consent): 9.11 Approval of Change of Salary Resolution: Approved the following change of salary for the 2019-2020 school year. Approved the change of salary of Mr. Jonathan Propert, Pre-School Teacher at Quarter Mile Lane School from the 2017-2018 Step 6 BA Salary Guide, $54,827.00 to the 2017-2018 Step 6 BA+30 Salary Guide, $55,527.00 prorated and pending negotiations effective November 1, 2019. Account#202181001010801. PCN#2809.
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Action (Consent): 9.12 Approval of Job Descriptions Resolution: Approved the following job descriptions for the 2019-2020 school year. Approved the following job description for the 2019-2020 school year. a. District Student in Transition Coordinator b. Administrative Assistant/Business Office Manager c. Administrative Assistant/Personnel Office Manager d. Mathematics and/or Language Tutors (Part-Time)
Action (Consent): 9.13 Approval of West Avenue School Title I Extended Day Program Staff Resolution: Approved Robert Parker, Crisis Intervention Specialist as Advisor for Becoming A Man/Woman Mentoring Program for students in Grades 5-8 from October 9, 2019-June 5, 2020. Previously approved Item 9.26 August 13, 2019 agenda and Item 4.19 October 8, 2019 agenda. Approved Robert Parker, Crisis Intervention Specialist as Advisor for Becoming A Man/Woman Mentoring Program for students in Grades 5-8 from October 9, 2019-June 5, 2020. Previously approved Item 9.26 August 13, 2019 agenda and Item 4.19 October 8, 2019 agenda. Position Staff Hours Salary Total Acct. # Becoming a Man/Woman Robert 75 $28.00 $2100.00 20-239-100-101-07-40 Mentoring Parker
Action (Consent): 9.14 Approval of 2019-2020 Grant Funded Staff Resolution: Approved the 2019-2020 Grant Funded Staff as listed below. Percentage Name Assignment School Grant Account Number Funded Broad Street 20-237-100-106- Isamar de la Cruz Bilingual Aide 100% Title I/ASP School 03-40 Soledad Broad Street 20-237-100-106- Bilingual Aide 100% Title I/ASP Hernandez School 03-40 Broad Street 20-237-100-101- Barbara Berkley Teacher 100% Title I School 03-40 20-237-200-110- Ariel Broughton CPIS Broad Street 100% Title I 96-40 20-237-200-110- Vacant CPIS BHS 100% Title I 96-40 Social Buckshutem Road 20-237-100-101- Vacant Studies/Science 100% Title I School 06-40 Teacher Indian Avenue 20-237-200-176- Mary Anne Keyes Master Teacher 100% Title I/ASP School 05-40 Indian Avenue 20-237-200-176- Jessica Schwartzer Master Teacher 100% Title I/ASP School 05-40 Margaret Broad Street Title IIa 20-270-100-101- Teacher 100% Neidzieski School 00-40 Broad Street 20-240-100-101- Iris Santiago Bilingual Aide 100% Title III School 00-40 21st Century Pathways 21st Community Timothy Zoyac Century Program District 100% Learning Center Manager grant 13741 October 8, 2019
Action (Consent): 9.15 Approval of Broad Street School Extended Day Coordinator Resolution: Approved Joseph Maurizio, Assistant Principal at Broad Street School as the Coordinator of the extended day programs for the 2019-2020 school year. He will work 4 nights a week (M-TH) from 3:45-4:45 PM.
10. FINANCIAL ITEMS Action (Consent): 10.1 Approval of Bill List Resolution: Approved the September 2019 bills to be paid as follows:
10 231,821.00 11 1,264,185.89 12 83,882.83 13 - 15 464,168.23 20 662,898.75 30 40 - 60 96,332.49 70 - Subtotal 2,803,289.19 DCRP 4,872.63 HEALTH 1,776,919.59 PAYROLL 5,858,084.54
Total 10,443,165.95
Action (Consent): 10.2 Approval Board Secretary's Certification Resolution: Approved the Board Secretary’s Monthly Certification of Budgetary Status for September. I certify that as of September 30, 2019, no major budgetary account or fund has been over-expended.
Nicole M. Albanese, Board Secretary Date:
Action (Consent): 10.3 Approval of Certification of Major Account/Fund Status Resolution: Approved the Board of Education’s Monthly Certification of Major Account/Fund Status. We certify that as of September 30, 2019 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.
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Action (Consent): 10.4 Approval of Financial Reports Resolution: Approved the following Financial Reports. a. Approved September Treasurer’s Reports for the 2019-2020 school year. b. Approved the September Board Secretary’s Report for the 2019-2020 school year.
Action (Consent): 10.5 Approval of Tuition Resolution: Approved the attached tuition list for out of district placements. Yearly Tuition amounts, tuition payments prorated. SCSSSD-Cumberland Campus Start Date # Tuition Account# 9/5/2019 30 $81,438.00 11-000-100-565-00-01 w/aide 9/5/2019 31 $39,633.00 11-000-100-565-00-01
Action (Consent): 10.6 Approval of Bids and RFP's Resolution: Approved the following Bids and RFP's a. Approved acceptance of a proposal for RFP 20-006 P.D. Orton Gillingham Method of Instruction from Brainspring Educator Academy, only proposal received by the deadline, Points and, to reject all bids pursuant to NJSA 18A:18A-22 (a) & (b). Lowest bid exceeded our cost estimate and lowest bid exceeded our budgeted amount for this bid. b. Approved acceptance of bids for FY 20-011 Food Service Equipment-Dishwasher at Buckshutem Road School from Todd Devlin Food Equipment $24,400.00 and Don J. Urie Associates, Inc, $24,770.00, and to reject the proposal from Todd Devlin Food Equipment as their proposed alternate dishwasher is not “or equivalent” to the dishwasher specified. Recommendation to award to Don Urie Associates, Inc. Lowest responsive bid, $24,770.00.
Action (Consent): 10.7 Approval of Agreements Resolution: Approved the contract with Bancroft for student home instruction at Weisman, at a rate of $67.00 per hour, 3 days a week for approximately 4 weeks using account #11-000-213- 300-00-65, not to exceed $1,000.
Action (Consent): 10.8 Approval of Contract Renewal Resolution: Recommendation to renew the contract for Refrigeration Repairs, QUO 19-010, for the 2019-2020 & 2020-2021 school years with Allen F Haaf, Haaf Refrigeration, Hourly Rate, Journeyman, normal hours, $90.00;Hourly Rate, Journeyman outside normal hours, $135.00; Mark-up for materials.
Action (Consent): 10.9 Approval of Cooperative Contracting Resolution: Recommendation to award a contract for substitute school nursing, on an “as needed” basis to Delta T Group North Jersey, Inc through ESCNJ cooperative Contract 18/19- 11. R.N. $41.75 per hour.
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Action (Consent): 10.10 Approval of Joint Transportation Agreements Approved the Joint Transportation agreement between Bridgeton Board of Education and Cumberland Regional High School for Route # CRC1, CR20, CR22, CR25, CR4 and CR5 in the amount of $30,000.00.
Action (Consent): 10.11 Approval of Bus Evacuations Resolution: a. Approved West Avenue School Bus Evacuation Report for Route number 34,48,36,27,59,82 and Glory Tabernacle under the supervision of Mr. Vagnarelli, SSO Gomez, Ms. Mazza and Ms. Huster using the side entrance lot. b. Approved ExCel School Bus Evacuation Report for Route number 1, 17 and 55 under the supervision of Ms. Wilks, Mr. Fink and SSO Wilford using Morton St. c. Approved Quarter Mile Lane School Bus Evacuation Report for Route number Glory Tabernacle #35, 6,12,55-1,12-2,55-2,6-2,15-1,15-2,19-1,82, 20-009 and 27 under the supervision of Ms. Hernandez and SSO Watkins using the bus drop off location. d. Approved Quarter Mile Lane Preschool Bus Evacuation Report for Route 14-37 under the supervision of Ms. Ingram and SSO Ciccio using bus drop off area on north side of the building.
Action (Consent): 10.12 Approval of Cumberland County Sheriff's Department Donation Resolution: Approved the Cumberland County Sheriff's Department Donation of backpacks and supplies to Cherry Street School. A date will be scheduled for the Captain and Sheriff to deliver the backpacks and supplies.
Action (Consent): 10.13 Approval of Bridge the Gap Donation Resolution: Approved the Bridge the Gap Donation of 35 student bookbags to Cherry Street School.
Action (Consent): 10.14 Approval of Classroom Supply Donation Resolution: Approved Dr. Alfred Comer, Pastor of Life In Christ Ministries International to donate classroom supplies (tissues, hand sanitizer and other necessary items) to Indian Avenue School. Any chemical products (sanitizers etc.) must have prior approval from the Business Administrator, prior to acceptance, and must be accompanied by all required material safety data sheets.
Action (Consent): 10.15 Approval of Acceptance of Grant funds for Cherry Street School Resolution: Approved the acceptance of the Cumberland Empowerment Zone grant of $10,500 to the Cherry Street School to augment afterschool programming. The grant will begin immediately and expire December 31, 2019.
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Action (Consent): 10.16 Approval of Annual NJDOE Mandated Title I and Title III Parent Information Session Resolution: Approved the Annual NJDOE Mandated Title I and Title III Parent Information Session on October 16, 2019 from 5:30-7:00 PM. Parents will learn about state and district guidelines of both Title I and Title III and how their children benefit from each grant. Light Refreshments will be served.
Action (Consent): 10.17 Approval of District Stakeholder Meetings Resolution: Approved quarterly District Stakeholder Meetings which will be held to gather community members, school members, and other stakeholders to learn and give input on the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) federal programs. (Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV) Each meeting will be held at 6pm-7pm at the following schools: October 29, 2019 Buckshutem Road School January 28, 2020 Bridgeton High School April 28, 2020 Broad Street School June 9, 2020 Quarter Mile Lane School
11. FACILITIES a. Approved Gloucester County Special Services to use the West Ave. Gym, Kitchen, cafeteria & 4 classrooms for migrant meeting on Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 4:00-9:00 PM. Custodial and kitchen fees will be charged. 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. Moved to Non-Consent c. Approved the Herb Henry Youth Basketball League to use Broad Street and Quarter Mile Lane School gyms for practices on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, 6:00pm to 9:00pm from December 4 through March 12 and Bridgeton High School gym for games on Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00pm to 6:00pm from January 4 through March 8. A fee of $2000 will be charged to help with cost of custodial and security fee incurred by the district. 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. d. Approved Parish of the Holy Cross Youth Group to use Broad St. Large gym on Friday evenings for game nights beginning November 1, 2019 and ending May 29, 2020, 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Rental fees will be charged. 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.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA Action (Consent): 1.14 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Items 3.2 and 11.1B were moved to non-consent prior to the vote and will be voted on individually. Motion by Ms. Mosley, second by Mr. Smith Bey approving all consent agenda items. Motion carried, roll call vote 9-0
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12. NON-CONSENT AGENDA Action: 12.1 Ratification of Suspensions Motion by Mrs. Peterson, second by Mr. SmithBey ratifying the following suspensions for the 2019-2020 school year. A. Ratified the suspension of a non-certificated staff without pay on October 1, 2019, whose name has been filed with the Director of Human Resources. B. Ratified the suspension of a non-certificated staff without pay on October 1, 2019, whose name has been filed with the Director of Human Resources. C. Ratified the suspension of a non-certificated staff without pay on October 2, 2019, whose name has been filed with the Director of Human Resources. D. Ratified the suspension of a non-certificated staff without pay on October 2, 2019, whose name has been filed with the Director of Human Resources. E. Ratified the suspension of a non-certificated staff without pay on October 8, 2019, whose name has been filed with the Director of Human Resources. F. Ratified the suspension of a non-certificated staff without pay on October 8, 2019, whose name has been filed with the Director of Human Resources. Motion carried, roll call vote was 9-0.
Action: 12.2 Approval of Suspension Motion by Mr. SmithBey, second by Mr. Williams approving the suspension of a non- certificated staff without pay on October 9, 2019, whose name has been filed with the Director of Human Resources. Motion carried, roll call vote was 9-0.
Action: 12.3 Approval of Board Approved Leave Motion by Mr. SmithBey, second by Mrs. Peterson approving the following: a. Approved request of Ms. Shelly Peterson, Administrative Assistant/Office Manager to the School Business Administrator at Thomas C. Lane IV Administration Building, for Board Approved Leave, without pay from February 15, 2020 until May 11, 2020. b. Approved request of Ms. Rachele Diorio, Cafeteria Worker at Broad Street School, for Board Approved Leave, with pay from January 5,2020 until April 1,2020. c. Approved request of Mr. William Riggins, SSO at Broad Street School, for Board Approved Leave, without pay from November 23, 2019 until December 20, 2019. Motion carried, roll call vote was 9-0.
Action: 12.4 Ratification of Termination Ratified the following terminations of staff for the 2019-2020 school year. Motion by Ms. Peterson, second by Mr. SmithBey ratifying the termination of a student worker, whose name has been filed with the Director of Human Resources, effective September 10., 2019. Motion carried, roll call vote was 9-0.
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Action: 12.5 Approval of Termination Motion by Ms. Peterson, second by Ms. King approving the termination of the following staff for the 2019-2020 school year. A. Approved the termination of a non-certificated staff, whose name has been filed with the Director of Human Resources, for the abandonment of position effective October 9, 2019. B. Approved the termination of a non-certificated staff, whose name has been filed with the Director of Human Resources, for the abandonment of position effective October 9, 2019. Motion carried, roll call vote was 9-0.
Action: 12.6 Approval of Non-Affiliate Contracts Motion by Mr. SmithBey, Second by Mr. Williams approving the contracts with the non- affiliated staff members for the 2019-2020 fiscal year and Approved the salaries, as reviewed and approved by the personnel committee, for the 2018-2019, 2019-2020, and 2020-2021 fiscal years. Motion carried, roll call vote was 8-0-1, with Mr. Williams abstaining.
Action: 12.7 Approval of Facility Usage Motion by Mr. SmithBey, Second by Mr. Williams approving South Jersey Mens Gospel Choir/Complete Care/Gateway CAP to host a Gospel event against violence in the BHS auditorium on December 6, 2019 from 6:00-10:00 PM. Rental fee, Custodial, Security and Sound Tech fees will be charged, totaling $722.96. 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. Motion carried, roll call vote was 7-0-2, with Ms. Gomez and Ms. Mosley abstaining.
Action: 12.8 Approval of Sub Lease Agreement Motion by Mr. Williams, second by Mr. SmithBey approving the Sub-Lease agreement with the City of Bridgeton for leasing of 400 Greenwich Road, Hopewell Twp. for use as a multi-purpose recreational firearms shooting and marksmanship range. Motion carried, roll call vote was 9-0.
Action: 12.9 Approval of Pathways 21st CCLC Staff Member Motion by Mr. SmithBey, second by Ms. King approving Ms. Donna Bard as a Teacher for the Pathways 21st CCLC Program. She will work from the end of her contractual day until 6pm. Employee Name Position Location Hours # of Weeks Rate Donna Bard Teacher Pathways District Wide 2.5 34 $28/hr Motion carried, roll call vote was 8-1, with Ms. Mosley abstaining.
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Action: 12.10 Approval of Amended Board Meeting Schedule Motion by Mr. Williams, second by Mr. SMithBey approving the amended 2019-2020 Board Meeting Schedule as attached. Motion carried, roll call vote was 8-1, with Mr. Morgan abstaining.
Action: 12.11 Family Involvement Conference (Formerly Item 3.2) Motion by Ms. Mosley, Second by Mr. SmithBey approving Donna Bard, Parent Liaison of Indian Avenue School, to attend the Family Involvement Conference on October 27-29, 2019 in Harrisburg, PA. This conference is based on the premise that active family involvement in the education process is the key to effective schools and student achievement. Total Cost = $919.71 Registration - $425.00 Transportation - $52.00 Lodging - $442.71 Motion carried, roll call vote was 9-0.
Action: 12.12 Motion by Ms. Peterson, second by Mr. Williams approving Pathstone Corporation to use the BHS Stadium for Outreach event/soccer game on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 from 5:30-8:30 PM. Custodial and security fees will be charged. 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.(11.1 b.) Motion carried, roll call vote was 8-0-1, with Ms. Gomez abstaining.
Action: 12.13 Approval of Settlement. Motion by Ms. Peterson, second by Ms. King approving the general release in the settlement of a lawsuit from the former Superintendent of Schools. Motion carried, roll call vote was 6-1-1, with Mr. SmithBey voting no, Mr. Williams abstaining and Ms. Edwards did not participate in the vote.
13.OTHER BOARD ACTION ITEMS Motion by Mr. Williams, second by Ms. Peterson approving Second Reading and Approval of Revised Policy 5141.21 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION The board shall not be responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of student illness. The administration of medication to a student during school hours will be permitted only when failure to take such medicine would jeopardize the health of the student, or the student would not be able to attend school if the medicine were not made available to him/her during school hours. For purposes of this policy, "medication" shall include all medicines prescribed by a physician for the particular student or medications prescribed by the district physician on standing orders. including Medications shall include emergency medication in the event of bee stings, medication for asthma, diabetes, adrenal insufficiency or other medical diagnosis requiring medication during the school day, opioid antidote, and all non-prescription "over the counter" medication (see policy 5141). 13748 October 8, 2019
Before any medication may be administered to any student either by the school nurse or designated school staff or by the student themselves or by any student during school hours, the board shall require the written consent of the parent/guardian which shall give permission for such administration and relieve the board and its employees of liability for administration of medication. In addition, the board requires the written order of the prescribing physician which shall include:
A. The purpose of the medication;
B. The dosage;
C. The time at which or the special circumstances under which medication shall be administered;
D. The length of time for which medication is prescribed;
E. The possible side effects of the medication.
Both documents shall be kept on file in the office of the school nurse. The district medical inspector shall develop procedures for the administration of medication which provide that:
A. All medications, whether prescribed or “over the counter”, shall be administered by the medical inspector, school nurse or substitute school nurse, the parent/guardian or the student himself/herself where the parent/guardian so permits and with the school nurse present;
B. Medications shall be securely stored and kept in the original labeled container;
C. The school nurse shall maintain a record of the name of the student to whom medication may be administered, the prescribing physician, the dosage and timing of medication and a notation of each instance of administration;
D. All medications shall be brought to school by the parent/guardian or adult student and shall be picked up at the end of the school year or the end of the period of medication, whichever is earlier;
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E. A student may self-administer medication without supervision of the school nurse for asthma or other life-threatening illnesses, a life-threatening allergic reaction or adrenal insufficiency, provided that the applicable requirements of this policy for such self- administration, as described below, are met. "Life-threatening illness" has been defined as an illness or condition that requires an immediate response to specific symptoms or sequelae that if left untreated may lead to potential loss of life such as, but not limited to, the use of an inhaler to treat an asthma attack or the use of an adrenalin injection to treat a potential anaphylactic reaction.
Nebulizers Each school in the district shall have and maintain at least one nebulizer in the office of the school nurse or at a similar accessible location. The chief school administrator shall prepare and the board shall adopt regulations on the administration of asthma medication through the use of a nebulizer by the school nurse or his/her designee(s). Regulations shall be in accord with New Jersey statute and administrative code and shall include, but not be limited to the following:
A. Requirement that each school nurse shall be authorized to administer asthma medication through use of a nebulizer;
B. Requirement that each school nurse receive training in airway management and in the use of nebulizers and inhalers consistent with nationally recognized standards;
C. Requirement that each student authorized to use asthma medication or a nebulizer have an asthma treatment plan prepared by the student’s physician that identifies, at a minimum, asthma triggers and an individualized health care plan for meeting the medical needs of the student while attending school or a school-sponsored event.
Student Self-Administration of Medication The board shall permit self-administration of medication for asthma, diabetes or other potentially life-threatening illnesses, a life-threatening allergic reaction or adrenal insufficiency by students who have the capability for self-administration of medication, both on school premises during regular school hours and off-site or after regular school hours when a student is participating in field trips or extracurricular activities. Parents/guardians of the student must meet the following conditions:
A. Provide the board with written authorization for the student's self-administration of medication;
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C. Sign a statement acknowledging that the district shall incur no liability as a result of any injury arising from the self-administration of medication by the student and that the parents/guardians shall indemnify and hold harmless the district and its employees or agents against any claims arising out of the self-administration of medication by the student.
A student who is permitted to self-administer medication shall be permitted to carry an inhaler or prescribed medication for allergic reactions, including a pre-filled auto-injector mechanism, or prescribed medication for adrenal insufficiency at all times, provided that the student does not endanger himself or other persons through misuse. The board shall:
A. Inform the student and his/her parents/guardians that permission is effective for the school year for which it is granted and must be renewed for each subsequent school year upon fulfillment of requirements listed above;
B. Inform parents/guardians in writing that the district and its employees or agents shall incur no liability as a result of any injury arising from the self-administration of medication by the student; and
C. Maintain the right to revoke a student's permission to self-medicate if he/she has failed to comply with all conditions of this policy and/or has violated in any way the tenets of the agreement to self-medicate. The chief school administrator shall confer with the school physician and school nurse prior to recommending termination of a student's permission to self-medicate and shall also consult with the student, the student's parents/guardians and the student's physician.
Upon written request of the parent or guardian and as provided in the individualized health care plan, the student shall be allowed to attend to the management and care of his/her diabetes in the classroom or on school grounds, if evaluated and determined to be capable of doing so consistent with the plan, and N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.15 and board policy 5141 Health for specific rules regarding diabetes management. Emergency Administration of Epinephrine The board shall permit the school nurse or medical inspector to administer epinephrine via EpiPen or other pre-filled auto-injector mechanism in emergency situations. In their absence, a designee or designees who are employees of the board may do so.
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The designees must be properly trained by the school nurse in the administration of the EpiPen or other pre-filled auto-injector mechanism using the standardized training protocol designated by the State Department of Education. Each designee shall receive individual training for each student for whom he/she is designated. The board shall inform the student's parents/guardians in writing that if the specified procedures are followed, the district, its employees and agents shall have no liability as a result of any injury arising from the administration of the EpiPen or other pre-filled auto-injector mechanism to the student. Parents/guardians shall provide the board with the following:
A. Written orders from the physician that the student requires the administration of epinephrine for anaphylaxis and does not have the capability for self-administration of the medication;
B. Written permission for the administration of epinephrine via EpiPen or other pre-filled auto-injector mechanism by the school nurse or and designee(s); and
C. A signed statement acknowledging their understanding that if the specified procedures are followed, the district shall have no liability as a result of any injury arising from the administration of the EpiPen or other pre-filled auto-injector mechanism by the school nurse or designee(s) to the student and that the district, its employees, and agents shall be indemnified and held harmless against any claims arising out of the administration of the EpiPen or other pre-filled auto-injector mechanism to the student.
Permission for the administration of epinephrine via EpiPen or other pre-filled auto-injector mechanism shall be granted annually and must be renewed each school year upon the fulfillment of the above requirements. Placement and Availability of Epinephrine, and Transportation to Hospital Emergency Room Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.6, school policy requires:
A. The placement of a student’s prescribed epinephrine in a secure but unlocked location easily accessible by the school nurse and designees to ensure prompt availability in the event of an allergic emergency at school or at a school-sponsored function. The location of the epinephrine shall be indicated on the student’s emergency care plan. Back-up epinephrine shall also be available at the school if needed;
B. The school nurse or designee to be promptly available on site at the school and school- sponsored functions in the event of an allergic reaction; and
C. The transportation of the student to a hospital emergency room by emergency services personnel after the administration of epinephrine, even if the student’s symptoms appear to have resolved.
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Emergency Administration of Epinephrine for First Time Allergic Reactions at School The school nurse or trained designee shall be permitted to administer epinephrine via a pre-filled auto-injector mechanism to any student without a known history of anaphylaxis. This includes students whose parents/guardians have not submitted prior written permission or obtained prescribed medication as indicated in the rules above. Epinephrine may be administered to any student without a known history of anaphylaxis when the nurse or trained designee in good faith believes that the student is having an anaphylactic reaction The district shall maintain a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors that is prescribed under a standing protocol from a licensed physician or an advanced practice nurse in a secure but unlocked and easily accessible location. The supply of epinephrine auto-injectors shall be accessible to the school nurse and trained designees for administration to a student having an anaphylactic reaction. Liability No school employee, including a school nurse, or any other officer or agent of a board, or a physician or an advanced practice nurse providing a prescription under a standing protocol for school epinephrine shall be held liable for any good faith act or omission consistent with the provisions of law for the administration of epinephrine (N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 et seq.). No action shall be taken before the New Jersey State Board of Nursing against a school nurse for any such action taken by a person designated in good faith by the school nurse to administer epinephrine according to law (N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.6). Good faith shall not include willful misconduct, gross negligence or recklessness. Emergency Administration of Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate for Adrenal Insufficiency In the event of an emergency, hydrocortisone sodium succinate shall be administered through an appropriate delivery device and equipment to a student for adrenal insufficiency provided that:
A. The parents/guardians of the student provide to the board written authorization for the administration of hydrocortisone sodium succinate;
B. The parents/guardians of the student provide to the board written orders from the physician or advanced practice nurse that the student requires the administration of hydrocortisone sodium succinate for adrenal insufficiency;
C. The board informs the parents/guardians of the student in writing that the district and its employees or agents shall have no liability as a result of any injury arising from the administration of hydrocortisone sodium succinate; and
D. The parents/guardians sign a statement acknowledging that the district shall incur no liability as a result of any injury arising from the administration of hydrocortisone sodium succinate to the student and that the parents/guardians shall indemnify and hold harmless the district and its employees or agents against any claims arising out of the administration of hydrocortisone sodium succinate.
The permission is effective for the school year for which it is granted and is renewed for each subsequent school year. 13753 October 8, 2019
Placement and Availability of Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate, and Transportation to Hospital The school nurse shall oversee the following school policy requirements for compliance with law (N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.3):
A. The placement of a student’s prescribed hydrocortisone sodium succinate in a secure but unlocked location easily accessible by the school nurse and designees to ensure prompt availability in the event of emergency situations at school or at a school-sponsored function. The location of the hydrocortisone sodium succinate shall be indicated on the student’s emergency care plan. Back-up hydrocortisone sodium succinate, provided by the parent/guardian, shall also be available at the school if needed;
B. The school nurse or designee shall be promptly available on site at the school and school- sponsored functions in the event of an emergency; and
C. The transportation of the student to a hospital emergency room by emergency services personnel after the administration of hydrocortisone sodium succinate, even if the student’s symptoms appear to have resolved.
Nothing in this policy shall be construed to prohibit the emergency administration of hydrocortisone sodium succinate to a student for adrenal insufficiency by the school nurse or other employees designated when the student is authorized to self-administer hydrocortisone sodium succinate. Designee Training to Administer Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate The school nurse shall have the primary responsibility for the emergency administration of hydrocortisone sodium succinate. The school nurse shall designate, in consultation with the board, additional employees or volunteers to administer hydrocortisone sodium succinate to a student for adrenal insufficiency when the nurse is not physically present at the scene. The school nurse shall recruit and train, in consultation with the board of education, volunteer designees who are determined acceptable candidates by the school nurse within each school building, as deemed necessary by the nursing service plan.
The school nurse shall determine that:
A. The designees have been properly trained in the administration of hydrocortisone sodium succinate using standardized training protocols established by the Department of Education in consultation with the Department of Health;
B. The parents/guardians of the student consent in writing to the administration of hydrocortisone sodium succinate by the designees (in addition to the school nurse); and
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C. The parents/guardians of the student have received a written statement that the district and its employees or agents shall have no liability as a result of any injury arising from the administration of hydrocortisone sodium succinate to the student, and that the parents/guardians have signed a statement acknowledging that the district shall incur no liability as a result of any injury arising from the self-administration of medication by the student and that the parents/guardians shall indemnify and hold harmless the district and its employees or agents against any claims arising out of the self-administration of medication by the student.
The permission is effective for the school year for which it is granted and is renewed for each subsequent school year upon fulfillment of the above-listed requirements in this section. Emergency Administration of Opioid Antidote “Opioid antidote” means any drug, regardless of dosage amount or method of administration, which has been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of an opioid overdose. Opioid antidote includes, but is not limited to, naloxone hydrochloride, in any dosage amount, which is administered through nasal spray or any other FDA-approved means or methods. “Opioid overdose” means an acute condition including, but not limited to, extreme physical illness, decreased level of consciousness, respiratory depression, coma, or death resulting from the consumption or use of an opioid drug or another substance with which an opioid drug was combined, and that a layperson would reasonably believe to require medical assistance. The school physician shall include an opioid antidote in the prescribed standing order for the schools of the district that include any of the grades nine through twelve. The chief school administrator, in consultation with the building principal of any school other than those including grades nine through twelve, shall determine whether the school physician shall include an opioid antidote in the prescribed standing order for such schools and shall report that determination to the board. The opioid antidote may be administered to any student, school personnel or other person reasonably believed to be experiencing an opioid overdose. The opioid antidotes shall be accessible in the school during regular school hours and during school-sponsored functions that take place in the school or on school grounds adjacent to the school building. The chief school administrator, in consultation with each building principal regardless of grade, shall determine whether to make opioid antidotes accessible during school-sponsored functions that take place off school grounds and shall report each school’s determination to the board.
The opioid antidote shall be stored in a secure but unlocked and easily accessible location, and according to the manufacturer’s directions regarding the heat and cold sensitivity of the medication. To the extent that is safe and practical, the opioid antidote shall be stored at a reasonable proximity of an automated external defibrillator (AED). The school nurse shall be responsible for monitoring the on-site inventory of the opioid antidote, arranging for the replacement of the opioid antidote supply and ensure the appropriate and safe disposal of administered and expired opioid antidote applicators.
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Any student suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol including students suspected of an opioid overdose shall be subject to board policy 5131.6 Drugs, Alcohol, Steroids and Tobacco and applicable law (including but not limited to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-3) regarding prevention, identification, examination, treatment, intervention and referral for substance abuse. The school nurse shall be primarily responsible for the assessment of any student suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol including, but not limited to,any student suspected of an opioid or other drug overdose. The board shall designate additional district employees (“designated employees”) who volunteer to administer an opioid antidote in the event a person experiences an opioid overdose when the nurse is not physically present at the scene. Such designated employees shall receive training in administration of the opioid antidote in accordance with applicable law. When The school nurse or designated employee who believes in good faith that a person is experiencing an opioid overdose has assessed that a student is experiencing an opioid overdose the school nurse, or board approved school employee or volunteer trained to administer the opioid antidote or other appropriately licensed school health professionals, may administer the opioid antidote. The school nurse or his or her designee or a designated employee shall immediately call 911 upon suspecting an overdose, and notify the parents/guardians as soon as practicable. The school nurse or designee and any designated employee responding to a suspected overdose shall notify the building principal of any suspected overdose and all actions taken including the administration of opioid antidote and the notification of emergency medical services. If the school nurse or a designated employee are not immediately available and a district employee observes a person overdosing, the employee may contact emergency services. The employee who has contacted emergency services regarding a person suspected to have overdosed shall notify the building principal of any suspected overdose and all actions taken including the administration of opioid antidote and the notification of emergency medical services. An overdose victim shall be transported by emergency services personnel to the nearest hospital emergency room, including where the victim’s symptoms appear to have resolved. The principal shall designate a member of the school staff to accompany the student to the hospital. The principal shall notify the chief school administrator whenever an opioid antidote is administered. The school nurse shall document the incident including but not limited to:
A. Date, time and location of the incident;
B. Names of any staff members or students reporting the incident;
C. A description of the incident;
D. Description of the evaluation conducted;
E. The administration of opioid antidote including the form and dosage;
F. All actions taken, including, when 911 was called, when emergency services arrived, staff assigned to accompany the student. 13756 October 8, 2019
The documentation shall be in the same manner as the documentation of administration of other medications under a non-patient specific order. A school may enter into a shared services' agreement for the provision of opioid antidotes pursuant to applicable law if the arrangement will result in cost savings. Training The school nurse shall have the primary responsibility for the emergency administration of an opioid antidote. As described above, the board shall designate additional employees (“designated employees”) or volunteers to administer the opioid antidote who shall be authorized to administer the antidote only after receiving training in accordance with applicable law. on standardized protocols for the administration of the opioid antidote and information regarding overdose prevention pursuant to the Overdose Prevention Act. (P.L.2013, c. 46). The school nurse shall not be solely responsible to train designated individuals employees. The policy guidelines developed by the New Jersey Department of Education in consultation with the New Jersey Department of Human Services shall specify an appropriate entity or entities to provide the training. A school may enter into a shared services' agreement for the provision of opioid antidotes if the arrangement will result in cost savings. Parent Notification Written notification of the board opioid overdose policy shall be distributed annually to parents/guardians and adult students. The notification shall inform parents/guardians and adult students that the board authorizes the certified school nurse and/or other appropriately licensed school health professionals as well as designated employees deemed capable of administering naloxone by a health care professional, to administer the opioid antidote Naloxone. In addition, the notification shall also include that volunteer, unlicensed school personnel appropriately trained through a Department of Human Services (DHS) endorsed program may also be authorized to administer naloxone (see attachment). The school nurse, in consultation with the chief school administrator, shall be responsible for the development and regular review of policies and procedures regardingthe naloxone administration of opioid antidotes. The policies and procedures for the use of opioid antidote shall be included in district emergency response procedures.
Liability for the Administration of Opioid Antidote No school employee, including a school nurse, or any other officer or agent of a board of education, charter school, or nonpublic school, or a prescriber of opioid antidotes for a school through a standing order, shall be held liable for any good faith act or omission consistent with the provisions of this act applicable law. Good faith shall not include willful misconduct, gross negligence, or recklessness. Implementation The board may adopt additional regulations on all aspects of the administration of medication. When implementing school policy and N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.6, staff will consult these New Jersey Department of Education guidance documents:
A. Training Protocols for the Emergency Administration of Epinephrine (9/08);
B. Guidelines for the Management of Life-Threatening Food Allergies in Schools (9/08). 13757 October 8, 2019
Any person who acts in good faith in accordance with law and board policy shall be immune from any civil or criminal liability arising from actions performed pursuant to law and this board policy. Adopted: NJSBA Review/Update:8-13-19 Readopted: Key Words Administering Medication, Medication in School, Nebulizer, Epinephrine, Anaphylaxis, Asthma Motion carried, roll call vote was 9-0.
Action: 13.2 Second Reading and Approval of New Policy 4119.28 Second Reading and Approval of New Policy 4119.28. Motion by Mr. Williams, Second by Mr. SmithBey approving the following second reading of policy: BRIDGETON BOARD OF EDUCATION FILE CODE: 4119.28 Bridgeton, New Jersey Policy Monitored Mandated Other Reasons X
Staff Discipline The Board of Education directs all staff members to observe statutes, rules of the State Board of Education, policies of this Board, and duly promulgated administrative rules and regulations governing staff conduct. Violations of those statutes, rules, policies, and regulations will be subject to discipline.
The Superintendent shall deal with disciplinary matters on a case by case basis. Discipline will include, as appropriate, but not be limited to, verbal and written warnings, transfer, suspension, increment withholding, and dismissal; discipline will provide, wherever possible, for progressive penalties for repeated violations.
In the event disciplinary action is contemplated, notice will be given to the employee in ordinary and concise language of the specific acts and/or omissions upon which the disciplinary action is based; the text of the statute, policy, rule, or regulation that the employee is alleged to have violated; a date when the employee may be heard and the administrator who will hear the matter; and the penalty that may be imposed. Motion carried, roll call vote was 9-0.
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14. EXECUTIVE SESSION Action: 14.1 Motion Approved Executive Session-6:50pm Motion by Mr. SmithBey, second by Mr. Williams Approving the following Resolution for Executive Session: 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: ▪ Update on matters of litigation related to former Superintendent and Asst. Superintendent ▪ Discussion of Non Certificated Staff Member Termination, PCN 2676, 3051 ▪ Discussion of student worker termination- A.G. ▪ Discussion of Non Certificated Staff Members Suspension, PCN 528, 815, 635, 34, 2150, 186 and 906. ▪ Discussion of Board Approved Leaves PCN 983, 538, 2541
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 9-0.
RETURN TO PUBLIC Motion by Mr. Williams, second by Mr. SmithBey approving the closing of Executive Session and return to the public portion of the meeting at 7:17pm. Motion carried, roll call vote was 9-0.
15. ADJOURNMENT Action: 15.1 Motion to Adjourn the Meeting Motion by Ms. Peterson, second by Mr. Williams adjourning the meeting at 7:48 pm. Motion carried, roll call vote was 9-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Nicole Albanese School Business Administrator