FREEHOLD BOROUGH BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES FOR THE PUBLIC BOARD ACTION MEETING HELD MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2019 AT 7:00 PM IN PAC CAFETERIA 280 PARK AVENUE, FREEHOLD, NJ 07728
A. OPENING STATEMENTS
1. Call to Order The Public Board Meeting was called to order by Mr. Jensen, in the PAC Cafeteria, 280 Park Avenue, Freehold, New Jersey, 07728 at 7:01 PM. He read the Open Public Meeting Act, C 231, P.L. 1975.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Dr. Lichardi led all in the pledge of allegiance.
3. Roll Call
Dr. Lichardi asked Dr. Howe to call the roll. A quorum of the board was present.
Present: Dr. Michael Lichardi – President Paul Jensen – Vice President Paul Ceppi Jamie Corbett Tyler Jordan Bruce Patrick Ron Reich Joseph Santonacita
Absent: Shauntelé Patterson
Other Attendees: Dr. Rocco Tomazic - Superintendent Joseph Howe – Business Administrator
B. BOARD PRESIDENT/VICE PRESIDENT COMMENTS
None
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Jordan offered the following motion, seconded by Mr. Patrick. A roll call vote was taken and the minutes were approved with unanimously.
1. Recommend the Board approve the release to the public of the minutes of the Board Action Meeting held on June 3, 2019.
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
None
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E. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Dr. Rocco Tomazic
1. Calendar/Announcements As of last Friday we had 1,716 students, with 1,699 in District and 17 out of District which is 6 more than last meeting. Currently there are 110 unhoused students. With the school year 98.3% completed our attendance rate is 95.68%. Dr. Tomazic gave a brief outline of the summer projects that are planned: o FLC . Finish berms . Pour surface 3rd playground . Add emergency generator . Duct work repair in main room . Kitchen range hood installation . Install chain link fence along property line . Gym floor replacement . Lighting replacement in gym & main hall . Stage curtain replacement . Carpeting in main office, music room, and tile in nurses & guidance office o PAC . Build maintenance shed . Finish 2 small group instruction classrooms . Retile 8th grade wing We are still waiting for the finalized FY20 State budget in order to lock in our state aid for the coming year. The lead testing has been completed and only one student out of all that were tested came back with an elevated reading. The family has been working with the health department to remediate the situation and his readings have improved. Next year there will be a total of 9 Pre-K classes including 2 disabled classes and one at Head Start. The other six classes will all be integrated classrooms to accommodate the 63 general education and 18 special needs children who are registered with having three children attend at Head Start. We will not need a lottery this year as we still have room in the classes for special needs growth throughout the year. The District will be sending letter home this week to share the good news. Tomorrow will be the 8th grade graduation starting at 5:30 PM Wednesday will be the last day of school for all students. On Friday the FIS report cards will be mailed home and the elementary students will hand carry their report cards on Wednesday. Monday 6/24 the 21st CCLC Summer programs will start with credit recovery running from 8:00 – 1:00 and the academies from 8:00 – 12:00 Both programs will run Monday – Friday and both breakfast and lunch will be served. Our next meeting will be Tuesday July 16th at FLC There will be an executive session this evening for the Board for the CSA evaluation.
The Superintendent recommends the following motion to the Freehold Borough Board of Education for approval:
Mr. Reich offered the following motion seconded by Mr. Jordan that items F-1 through K – 1 and the Addenda be approved. A roll call vote was taken and all items were passed unanimously.
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F. INSTRUCTION
1. Modify 031819 BOE Agenda Item F2, Approve Middle School and Elementary School Instructional Time Allotments 2019-2020 SY Modify the middle school and elementary school instructional time allotments for the 2019-2020 school year, as listed. The list below is inclusive of the modifications and an entire reprint of the time allotments.
a. Elementary School:
2019-2020 Subject K 1 2 3 4 5 Notes Time split approximately 65% English for Reading and 35% Language Arts 680 665 665 665 665 665 for Writing Mathematics 395 380 380 380 380 380 Time for Science and Social Studies can be blocked together and alternated weekly or Science 150 150 150 150 150 150 quarterly. Time for Science and Social Studies can be blocked together and alternated weekly or Social Studies 135 135 135 135 135 135 quarterly. Grade 3, 4,5 a semester of Art and a semester of Art 80 40 40 20 20 20 Technology. Grade 3, 4,5 a semester of Art and a semester of Technology 0 0 0 20 20 20 Technology. Music 80 40 40 40 40 40 Spanish 80 40 40 40 40 40 Physical Ed 0 120 120 120 120 120 Health 0 30 30 30 30 30 Recess 100 100 100 100 100 100 20 min daily Lunch 150 150 150 150 150 150 30 min daily 5 min HR start & 10 Admin 75 75 75 75 75 75 min end of day Total Minutes/ Week 1925 1925 1925 1925 1925 1925
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b. Middle School:
2019-2020 Subject 6 7 8 Notes English Language Arts 420 420 420 Mathematics 420 420 420 Science 210 210 210 Alternating A/B block Social Studies 210 210 210 Alternating A/B block PhysEd/Health 150 150 150 Alternating A/B block One quarter minimum each year. In 8th grade students can opt for Spanish Honors or Spanish Careers, taking it for a semester not taking Art or Music. Spanish 75 75 75 Alternates on A/B block. One quarter of both Art and Music at least once in middle school; however, in 8th grade, students can take a semester of Spanish (Honors or Careers) and not take Art of Music in Art or Music 75 75 75 8th grade. Alternates on A/B block. WIN Period 140 140 140 28 min daily Lunch 150 150 150 30 min daily Homeroom 25 25 25 5 min daily Passing 50 50 50 Five 2 min passing time daily Total Minutes/ Week 1925 1925 1925
2. Use of Facilities for Co-Curricular/Extra Curricular Events – 2019-2020 Approve the following use of facilities for Curriculum/Extra Curricular Events as listed for the 2019-2020 School Year.
Event Location Date(s) Time Elementary Winter Concert PAC Old Gym 12/17/19 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm FIS Winter Concert PAC Old Gym 12/18/19 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Elementary Spring Concert PAC Old Gym 5/19/20 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm FIS Spring Concert PAC Old Gym 5/20/20 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
3. District Title I Parent Involvement Coordinator SY 19-20 Approve Parent Involvement Coordinator position for school year 2019-2020. This hourly position will coordinate the district’s Title I Parent Involvement Nights SY 19-20. Coordinator will hold six (6) events to promote parent involvement activities. The Parent Involvement Coordinator will be compensated for nine (9) hours per event and ten (10) hours for planning and preparation in the summer at the contractual rate of $30.00 per hour. Total fund will not exceed $1,920.00 and will be appropriated from GAAP Account 20-231-200-100-00-09-03.
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4. Title I FY 20: LinkIt! Data Warehousing Analytics Assessment Solutions, New York, NY Approve the renewal and support services of LinkIt! at a cost of $36,391.00 to be appropriated from the following GAAP Account lines 20-231-100-300-00-01-40, 20-231-100-300-00-01-60, 20- 231-100-300-00-01-70. LinkIt! will continue to provide benchmark assessments and house district assessment data for analyses and program planning to support all students.
5. i-Ready Supplemental Online Resource by Curriculum Associates LLC, N.Billerica, MA Approve renewal subscription to i-Ready Diagnostic and Instruction for grades K-8. This supplemental online resource will enhance student learning experience through adaptive assessment and personalized learning paths aligned to mastering the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in ELA and Math. The annual subscription cost will not exceed $43,785.50 and will be appropriated from the following GAAP Account # 11-190-100-610-00-02-03.
6. mindAligned Partnership through Count Basie Education and Outreach 2019-2020 Approve continued partnership with mindAligned through Count Basie Education and Outreach. The partnership will provide on-going professional development opportunities for staff to increase student engagement and motivation through instructional strategies rooted in the Arts discipline. The partnership will also provide opportunities for students to experience Theater Arts Residency Program and Theater Art Shows. The partnership is funded through grants managed by Count Basie Education and Outreach.
7. Acceptance of Grant Award Allocation – Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) 2019-2020 Approve acceptance of ESSA grant allocation for the school year 2019-2020. The grant allocation is as follows:
Grant Title Total Allocation Title I Part A Basic, Concentration, Targeted & EFIG $919,243.00 Title I Reallocation (new for FY 20) $34,186.00 Title II Part A $71,842.00 Title III $49,079.00 Title III - Immigrant $2,972.00 Title IV $57,308.00 Total Allocation $1,134,630.00
8. Approve the Following Revised Curricula for School Year 2019-2020 Implementation:
Grade Level Subject Revision Highlights Bands Developed the following components: Pacing Guide, K-2 Units, Materials and Resources, and Vertical Alignment of Grade Level Units. Reviewed and edited to reflect current New Jersey Health 3-5 Student Learning Standards – Health. Incorporated the following NJQSAC required areas: st 6-8 Interdisciplinary Connections, 21 Century Career and Career Education, and Technology Standards. Reviewed and edited to reflect current New Jersey ESL/Newcomer K-2 English Proficiency Standards and WIDA Standards.
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Reviewed and edited the following: Pacing Guide, 3-5 Materials and Resources, Interdisciplinary Connections, and Vertical Alignment of Grade Level Units. 6-8 Added Newcomer component.
9. Approve Student Volunteers for the 21st Century Summer 2019 Academy Programs Approve student volunteers to teach Microsoft Office, Web Design, Chinese Yo-Yo and Robotics during the 21st Century Summer 2019 Academy Programs (6/24/19-7/26/19), as listed:
Grade Student Volunteer School Name As of Sept. 2019 Rahman, Sara Academy of Allied Health and Science 11th Ou, Sarah Biotechnology High School 10th Yi, David Biotechnology High School 12th Yuan, Kevin Biotechnology High School 10th Allex, Harry Freehold High School 12th Li, Thomas Freehold High School 12th Huang, Harold High Technology High School 10th Lin, Daniel High Technology High School 10th Lu, Allen High Technology High School 12th Lu, Megan High Technology High School 10th Wang, Lily High Technology High School 10th Xu, Bradley High Technology High School 11th Xu, Eric High Technology High School 10th Song, Kevin Holmdel High School 10th Wu, Alan Holmdel High School 10th Lin, Benjamin Holmdel High School 11th Greaney-Cheng, John Manalapan High School 11th Lee, Aaron Manalapan High School 9th Chang, Miranda Marlboro High School 10th Ge, Raymond Marlboro High School 11th Tai, Alexander Marlboro Middle School 7th West Windsor-Plainsboro High School Chen, Edwin North 11th
10. Approve Student Volunteers for the 21st Century Summer 2019 Programs Authorize Freehold Borough High School volunteers for the 21stCCLC Summer 2019 program (6/24/19 – 7/26/19) as listed:
Student Volunteer School Name Grade As of Sept. 2019 Amador, Genesis Freehold Borough High School 10 Barragan, Henry Freehold Borough High School 9 Calva Moreno, Kaylene Freehold Borough High School 9
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Cardenas, Brittany Manalapan High School 9 Driver, Ethan Colts Neck High School 9 Dudiak, Xavier Freehold Borough High School 9 Flores, Eduardo Freehold Borough High School 9 Garcia, Arlett Freehold Borough High School 9 Gonzalez, Daniel Freehold Borough High School 10 Gonzalez, Esteban Freehold Borough High School 12 Gonzalez, Luis Freehold Borough High School 9 Manzano, Jennifer Freehold Borough High School 9 Miller, Hunter Freehold Borough High School 9 Neri, Vanessa Freehold Borough High School 9 Ramos, Eleazar Freehold Borough High School 9 Tlacoxolal, Lindsey Freehold Borough High School 9 Torres, Daniel Freehold Borough High School 9 Vasquez, Joey Freehold Borough High School 9
11. Approval of MOU with GIERS Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Grief Information Education and Recovery Services, Inc, Freehold, NJ for the 2019-2020 school year, per the below resolution.
WHEREAS the Grief Information Education and Recovery Services, Inc (GIERS) is a 501c3 not-for- profit organization operating in Freehold Borough; and
WHEREAS GIERS is dedicated to providing services to assist individuals, families and organizations recovering from a wide range of losses, and
WHEREAS GIERS uses a variety of therapeutic modalities including creative arts and action techniques to help develop coping skills to transition towards a health recovery, and
WHEREAS the Freehold Borough Public Schools is comprised of students in grades Pre- Kindergarten to Grade 8 who experience losses from death, divorce, immigration, illness, and other challenging life events.; and
WHEREAS the Freehold Borough Public Schools sees value in helping district students understand the powerful emotions of grief in themselves, family and others around them; and
WHEREAS the Freehold Borough Public Schools is interested in partnering with local agencies to bring education and counseling services to students; and
WHEREAS such partnerships need to be memorialized in writing; now therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Freehold Borough Public Schools will partner with GIERS for the 2019-2020 school year (July 1, 2019-June 2020) to carry out an educational pilot program entitled the Humanity Players Youth Troupe; and
RESOLVED that the Humanity Players Youth Troupe will be under the exclusive control of the GIERS professional staff for both operation and training; and
RESOLVED that participation in the Humanity Players Youth Troupe will be for Freehold Borough Intermediate School students free of charge and that the district will incur no extra costs for partnering with the program; and
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RESOLVED that GIERS will work with students in the Humanity Players Youth Troupe to collaborate in writing meaningful vignettes for ultimate presentation to an audience of their peers; and
RESOLVED that the Freehold Borough Public Schools will cooperate with GIERS to refer appropriate students for the Humanity Players Youth Troupe and to help coordinate obtaining parental permission with the GIERS permission slips; and
RESOLVED that the Freehold Borough Public Schools, upon receipt of proper insurance coverage, will provide rehearsal and performance space at no cost to GIERS for use by the Humanity Players Youth Troupe; and
RESOLVED that this agreement can be terminated by either party during the period of this agreement upon written notice.
12. Curriculum Writing Project Approve the following curriculum writing project as follows. Funds will be appropriated from GAAP Account # 11-000-221-104-00-00-09.
Content Grade Project Overview Funds not Area Level to exceed Gifted and K – 2 Develop appropriate educational services for gifted $1,050 Talented and talented students as required by New Jersey Program Administrative Code 6A:8-3. Develop three units or clusters incorporating project- based learning in applying knowledge and skills in core subject areas. Students will apply knowledge and skills through the following units: Humanities, Science, Technology Engineering and Math (STEM), and Visual and Performing Arts. 3 – 5 Develop appropriate educational services for gifted $1,050 and talented students as required by New Jersey Administrative Code 6A:8-3. Develop four units or clusters incorporating project- based learning in applying knowledge and skills in core subject areas. Students will apply knowledge and skills through the following units: Humanities, Science, Technology Engineering and Math (STEM), Visual and Performing Arts, and Community-based Experiential Learning. Technology 3 – 5 Develop units in applying technology skills through $1,050 (Innovation project-based learning. Lab) Students will further develop and apply technology skills using the Design Thinking framework.
English 3 – 5 Incorporate Word Study components in Reading $700 Language aligned to Reading Foundational Skills standards Arts - outlined in NJ Student Learning Standards. Reading Incorporate grade level Novels to support Units of Studies in Reading.
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G. PUPILS
1. Suspensions In accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:37-4, notification is provided to the Board of Education on all student suspensions from 5/31/19 – 6/13/19 (in hands of Board).
2. RESOLVED, the Board accepts the Superintendent’s report of all cases of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying reported since the last Board meeting on June 3, 2019.
Case School HIB Description Action ? PAE 32- FIS No Offender alleged to have made a Offender and victim 18/19 demeaning comment to victim based counseled. on race. HIB investigation showed that the inappropriate comment grew out a conflict rather than meeting the criteria of a HIB. PAE 33- FIS No Parent of victim alleged that offender Offender and victim 18/19 is being mean to victim and counseled. excluding/rejecting victim from events. HIB investigation did not substantiate the allegation. PAE 34- PAE No Offender alleged to be organizing Offender and victim 18/19 students to exclude or reject the counseled. victim. HIB investigation did not reveal evidence of this allegation. PAE 35- PAE No Parent of victim alleged that offender Offender 1-day lunch 18/19 bulling victim by making teasing and detention, victim insulting comments about physical counseled. appearance. HIB investigation revealed evidence of a conflict and is not a HIB; however, actions of offender were a code of conduct violation and discipline imposed. PAE 36- PAE Yes Two offenders alleged to be making Offender #1 3-day ISS (4th 18/19 teasing and insulting comments about HIB incident), Offender the physical appearance of the victim. #2 2-day ISS (3rd HIB HIB investigation confirmed as a HIB. incident), victim counseled. FLC 15- FLC No Parent of victim called and reported Offender and victim 18/19 offender making insulting and teasing counseled. actions toward victim. Initial actions to resolve handled administratively; however, subsequent formal HIB investigation revealed elements of an occasional conflict between the students, but this incident did not rise to the criterial to be classified as a HIB.
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3. RESOLVED, the Board approves the Superintendent’s report of all cases of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying reported on June 3, 2019.
Case School HIB? Description Action FIS 19- FIS Yes Four offenders making insulting Offenders 1-day office 18/19 comments based on perceived sexual attention and meeting orientation. with Principal; victim counseled. FIS 20- FIS No Three offenders making insulting Offenders and victim 18/19 comments to victim based on counseled. perceived sexual orientation. HIB investigation revealed elements of an ongoing conflict. FIS 21- FIS No Offenders alleged to be making Offenders and victim 18/19 insulting comments. HIB investigation counseled. revealed elements of an ongoing conflict. FIS 22- FIS Yes Offender making demeaning remarks Offender and victim 18/19 based on physical appearance and counseled. perceived gender identity. PAE 29- PAE No Offender alleged to be making Offender and victim 18/19 demeaning remarks based on physical counseled. appearance and perceived gender identity. Offender denies and no other corroborating witnesses available. HIB investigation inconclusive. PAE 30- PAE Yes Offender making insulting comments Offender 1-day lunch 18/19 with sexual innuendo to victim. detention; victim counseled. PAE 31- PAE Yes Offender making insulting comments Offender 1-day lunch 18/19 based on perceived sexual orientation. detention; victim counseled. FLC 13- FLC Yes Offender displayed physical Offender 2-day ISS; 18/19 aggression and intimidating behavior victim counseled. to victim including extorting money. FLC 14- FLC No Offender made negative comments to Offender and victim 18/19 victim based on physical appearance. counseled. HIB investigation classified as a HIB; however, deemed not a HIB by Superintendent.
4. Field Trip List
No new trips this period.
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5. One-to-One Assistant Approve one to one assistant during after school activities from 3/26/19 – 5/24/19 for SID 10211141 who attends out of district placement at Howell Middle School South (44 days @$31.60 = $1,390.40) appropriated from GAAP Account 11-000-100-562-00-00-04.
H. ADMINISTRATION
1. Approve the School Start/Stop Times for the 2019-2020 school year (students), as listed:
a. Regular hours (6 hours, 25 minutes): School Program Start Time Dismissal FLC PK-3 9:10 3:35 PAE 3-5 8:40 3:05 FIS 6-8 8:00 2:25
b. Early dismissal (4 hours, 10 minutes; 4 hours class time): School Program Start Time Dismissal FLC PK-3 9:10 1:20 PAE 3-5 8:40 12:50 FIS 6-8 8:00 12:10 c. Delayed opening (90 minute delay; 4 hours, 55 minutes): School Program Start Time Dismissal FLC PK-3 10:40 3:35 PAE 3-5 10:10 3:05 FIS 6-8 9:30 2:25
2. Approval of District Comprehensive Equity Plan for the 19-20 School Year Approve the 2019-2021 District Comprehensive Equity Plan for the 2019-2020 school year, and authorize the Superintendent to submit the plan to the County Superintendent’s Office for review and approval.
3. Approve Comprehensive Equity Team to Complete Needs Assessment Approve Comprehensive Equity Team to conduct Needs Assessment for the 2019-2022 school year, and develop a Comprehensive Equity Plan.
Name Alberro, Francisco Dougherty, Ronnie Dumbra, Celia Howe, Joseph Lazaro, Jillian O’Shea, Jennifer Tomazic, Rocco Zimmer, Cecilia
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I. BUSINESS
1. Payment of Bills – June 17, 2019 2018-2019 School Year Approve the claims for goods received and services rendered and certified to be correct by the Business Administrator/Board Secretary as of June 17, 2019 as follows:
Fund 11 – General Current Expense $ 211,653.72 Fund 20 – Grants and Entitlements 21,211.67 Fund 30 – Capital Projects 10,819.24 Fund 60 – Food Service Enterprise 72,988.65
Total 316,673.28
2. Approval of Travel Related Expenses Recommend the Board approve travel and related expense reimbursement in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A7.4 as per attached 2018-2019 Travel Authorization Logs.
3. Use of Facilities 2019-2020 School Year Approve the following use of facilities for the 2019-2020 School Year.
Event Organization Location Date(s) Time Fee Overflow Living Springs PAC Front Sundays 8:00 am-12:00 pm Reciprocal Parking Fellowship Parking Agreement for Lot Board to use parking lot at 200 Park Avenue Freehold, NJ when needed
Elementar PAE PTO PAC Old Rehearsals Rehearsals N/A y Talent Gym 2/24/20 – 3:10-5:30 pm Show 3/12/20 Performances Performanc 12:00 pm-3:00 pm/ e 7:00 pm-9:00 pm 3/13/20 Basket PAE PTO PAC Both Setup Setup N/A Raffle Gyms 3/27/20 3:30 pm-7:00 pm Event Event 3/28/20 6:00 pm-11:00 pm PAE Field PAE PTO PAC Fields 6/5/20 8:40 am-3:00 pm N/A Day
4. Transfer of Unexpended Appropriations and/or Excess Revenue to Capital Reserve WHEREAS, NJAC 6A:23A-14.3 permits a Board of Education to deposit into the Capital Reserve account at year end and,
WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures, under the authority of the Commissioner of Education, which permit a Board of Education to transfer anticipated excess
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current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by board resolution, and
WHEREAS, the Freehold Borough Board of Education wishes to deposit anticipated excess current revenues and/or unexpended appropriations into a Capital Reserve account at year end, and
WHEREAS, the Freehold Borough Board of Education has determined that up to $1,000,000 is available for such purposes to transfer subject to the 06/30/19 audit.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Freehold Borough Board of Education that it hereby authorizes the district’s School Business Administrator to establish this account if necessary and make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.
5. Agreement for Moving Services BE IT RESOLVED that the Freehold Borough Board of Education approve an agreement with Simonik Moving & Storage pursuant to NJ State Contract #T-0877 for the moving and storage of two classrooms and office equipment from Joseph Catena School in Freehold Township to Freehold Learning Center at a cost of nine thousand two hundred and six dollars ($9,206.00).
6. Withdrawal from Capital Reserve BE IT RESOLVED, that the Freehold Borough Board of Education requests the approval of a capital reserve withdrawal in the amount of up to nine thousand two hundred and six dollars ($9,206.00). The district intends to utilize these funds to move two classrooms from Joseph Catena School in Freehold Township to Freehold Learning Center.
7. Authorize Change Order #7 Freehold Learning Center Additions & Renovations BE IT RESOLVED that the Freehold Borough Board of Education authorize change order #6 to the contract of Newport Construction for the additions and renovations to the Freehold Learning Center awarded on October 16, 2017 in the original amount of eight million three hundred and eighty-seven thousand dollars ($8,387,000.00) as follows:
Change Order #7 is in connection with furnishing and installing additional geo-grid in conjunction with soil replacement and stabilization in the driveway addition, roadway, and walking paths
Change Order #7 is in the amount of eighty thousand eight hundred and fifty two dollars and fourteen cents ($80,852.14) is in addition to change order #1 which was previously approved in the amount of two hundred sixty six thousand four hundred sixty seven dollars and twenty eight cents ($266,467.28) and change order #2 in the amount of eighty-five thousand one hundred and ninety-nine dollars ($85,199.00), and change order #3 in the amount of thirty nine thousand eight hundred and fifty nine dollars ($39,859.00), and change order # 4 in the amount of one hundred and fifty thousand seven hundred and eighteen dollars and eighty eight cents ($150,718.88), and change order #5 in the amount of one hundred and two thousand ninety seven dollars and sixty cents ($102,097.60), and change order #6 in the amount of nine hundred and eighty thousand three hundred and fifty one dollars and seventy one cents ($98,351.71) for a new contract total of nine million two hundred and ten thousand five hundred and forty five dollars and sixty one cents ($9,210,545.61).
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8. Title I ESSA Math and Literacy 2019 Summer Program Vendors Approve the following vendors to work with staff and students during Fantastic Friday events of the Title I ESSA Math and Literacy Summer Program. Total cost for the program is not to exceed $1,500.00 and will be appropriated from GAAP Account # 20-231-200-300-00-00-40.
Vendor Name Jump Bunch, Cream Ridge, NJ Freehold Boro Firemen, Freehold, NJ Freehold Boro Police, Freehold, NJ Peppermint Candy (Carmen Rubin, Author), Manalapan, NJ House Paws Vets in Training, Mount Laurel, NJ
9. Approval of a Sidebar Agreement with the FBEA on Moving Whereas the Freehold Borough Board of Education (the Board) has offered and the Freehold Borough Education Association (the Association) agrees to the following sidebar agreement to the current contract in effect (2017-2020):
In recognition of the work of packing and unpacking instructional materials to accommodate classroom moves;
1. A teaching staff member that has to pack their room anytime during June 2019 will be paid thirty dollars ($30) per hour for four (4) hours of time to be submitted for payment on a provided payroll form. Hours worked on this task need not be consecutive; however, it will be for services performed up to and including the last day of school. Hours worked to obtain this payment must be outside of the regular work day.
2. A staff member that has to unpack their room in September 2019 as a result of the June packing will be paid thirty dollars ($30) per hour for four (4) hours of time to be submitted for payment on a provided payroll form. Hours worked on this task need not be consecutive, however it will be for services performed from the time the administration authorizes staff to re-enter the buildings to the end of the last full week of the start of school. Hours worked to obtain this payment must be outside of the regular work day.
10. Approve Purchase of Servers BE IT RESOLVED that the Freehold Borough Board of Education approves the replacement and upgrade of six (6) servers and systems from Dell Marketing LP pursuant to state Contract #89967 and Contract #89850 at a cost of one hundred and seventy five thousand ninety one dollars and twenty cents ($175,091.20) for the installation, configuration, and software of the servers.
11. Withdrawal from Capital Reserve BE IT RESOLVED that the Freehold Borough Board of Education requests the approval of a capital reserve withdrawal in the amount of up to one hundred and seventy five thousand ninety one dollars and twenty cents ($175,091.20). The district intends to utilize these funds to replace and upgrade end of life district servers.
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J. PERSONNEL
1. Rescind Offer of Employment to Melissa Schiffman Rescind offer of employment to Melissa Schiffman special education.
2. Resignation of Jean Schiller, FLC ESL Teacher Accept resignation of Jean Schiller, FLC ESL Teacher, effective July 1, 2019.
3. Appoint PAE 5th Grade Special Education Resource Teacher, Samantha Barrington Approve PAE 5th Grade Special Education Resource Teacher, Samantha Barrington, for the 2019- 2020 school year, effective 9/1/19 – 6/30/20 at BA Step 3, $51,902, of the Teacher Salary Guide, pending criminal history clearance, appropriated from GAAP Account 11-213-100-101-00-00-09. Ms. Barrington holds a BA in History from Kean University, NJ. (new position)
4. Approve School Improvement Panel (ScIP) Members for the 2019-2020 School Year
Name School Aschenbach, Mary FLC Filipek, Lauren FLC Howard, Shelley FLC Korber, Jessica FLC Lazaro, Jillian FLC Pena, Desiree FLC Perski, Natasha FLC
Name School Dispenza, Diane PAE Gordon, Marissa PAE LaRocca, Colleen PAE Lugo, Patricia PAE Piccolomini, Jenna PAE
Name School Elkin, Heather FIS Harker, Nicolina FIS Komal, Ashley FIS Mercer, Jeremy FIS Tur, Jacqueline FIS Van Horn, Christina FIS Wassum, Rachel FIS
5. 21stCCLC Summer School (Credit Recovery) Program Staff 2019 Approve the following anticipated staff for the 2019 21st CCLC Summer School (Credit Recovery) program beginning June 24, 2019 through July 29, 2018 at the Park Avenue Complex for a maximum of six (6) hours per day at a rate of $30 for certified staff to be appropriated as follows: 21st Century Community Learning Center Account 20-308-100-101-00-00-03
Name Position Rate of Pay Malave, Priscilla Teacher $30/hour
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6. Title I ESSA Math and Literacy 2019 Summer Program Staff (Incoming 1-3) Approve the following staff members to work for the Title I ESSA Math and Literacy Summer Program. The program will run 4 hours per day for staff from 8:30am – 12:30pm on Tuesdays through Fridays beginning 7/09/19 and concluding on 8/09/19 at Park Avenue Complex. Staffing is dependent upon funding, enrollment, and approval of the FY 2020 ESSA grant application. Teachers will be paid for up to eighty (80) hours at $30 an hour with funds appropriated from GAAP Account # 20-231-100-101-00-03-40. Paraprofessionals will be paid for up to eighty (80) hours at $15 an hour with funds appropriated from GAAP Account # 20-231-100-106-00-00-40.
Teachers Friedman, Donna Goodman, Isabel (substitute) Ippolito, Brigid (substitute) Krieger, Karen Lasota, Janaina Miller, Loretta Palatiello, Rhonda Robinson, Robert Siluk, Antonietta Simonelli, Amanda Stewart, Christine Winowski, Lauren Zaremba, Lauren
Paraprofessionals Castro, Wilda Cunningham, Maryanna Hearn, Kris (substitute) Ventriglio, Jamie
7. Title I Reallocation Grant 2019 Summer Transitional Program Staff (Incoming Grade K) Authorize staffing for the Title I Reallocation Grant 2019 Summer Transitional Program as follows. The program will run 3.5 hours per day for staff from 8:45am – 12:15pm on Tuesdays through Fridays beginning 7/09/19 and concluding 8/09/19 at Freehold Learning Center. Teachers will be paid for up to seventy (70) hours at $30 an hour with funds appropriated from GAAP Account # 20-235-100-101-00-01-40. Paraprofessionals will be paid for up to seventy (70) hours at $15 an hour with funds appropriated from GAAP Account # 20-235-100-106-00-00-40.
Teachers Benimeo, Christina Ippolito, Brigid (substitute) Radice, Deborah Russoniello, Lisa Wolff, Mary
Paraprofessionals Mirabello, Michele Nowak, Mary
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8. Transfer of Teaching Staff for the 2019-2020 School Year Transfer the below listed teachers effective with the start of 2019-2020 SY as listed.
Name 18-19 18-19 Assignment 19-20 19-20 Assignment Location Location Van Clef, FIS Social Studies 6-8 PAE/FIS 83% PAE Basic Skills Rose 17% FIS Social Studies Herr, Jamie n/a n/a PAE/FIS 18% PAE Basic Skills 24% FIS ELA 58% PAE Technology Williams, n/a n/a PAE/FIS 83% PAE 4th Grade Resource 17% Tina FIS ELA Francke, PAE/FIS Basic FIS/PAE 34% PAE Basic Skills Amanda Skills/Resource 66% FIS Resource Goldberg, FLC MD Self Contained PAE MD Self Contained (Gr 4) Jordan (Gr 2-3) Pena, FLC MD Self Contained FLC MD Self Contained (K-1) Desiree (K) 19-20 19-20 Assignment 19-20 19-20 Assignment Location Location Richardella, FLC Pre-K/K Self FLC MD Self Contained (1-2) Nicholas Contained
9. Modify 052019 BOE Agenda Item L5, Transfer of Teaching Staff for the 2019-2020 School Year Modify the 19-20 location of below listed teacher effective with the start of 2019-2020 SY as listed.
Name 18-19 Location 18-29 Assignment 19-20 Location 19-20 Assignment Barone, Erika FIS Art Teacher FLC Art Teacher 10. Modify 060319 BOE Agenda Item J6, Teachers for Summer IEP Meetings 2019-2020 SY Approve the following staff members, as needed to represent general education and special education teachers for summer IEP meetings appropriates from GAAP Account 11-000-219-104- 00-01-09.
Name Position Rate Furlong, Denise General Education Teacher $30/hr Goodman, Isabel General Education Teacher $30/hr
11. Title I ESSA Math and Literacy 2019 Summer Program Volunteers from Applewood Freehold, NJ Approve volunteers from Applewood of Freehold, New Jersey to work with students and staff during the Title I ESSA Math and Literacy 2019 Summer Program.
Name Coons, Helen Crane-Mollis, Cindy Kreitzberg, Dorothy
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McGall, Virginia Robinson, Kathryn Spang, Althea
12. Approve Translators for the 2019-2020 School Year Approve translators for the 2019-2020 school year on an as needed basis at a rate of $30/hour, to be charged to GAAP Account 11-000-218-110-00-02-09 for District use, to be charged to GAAP Account 11-000-219-110-00-00-04 for CST use.
Name Written Verbal Language Siller, Juana X X Spanish Ober, Gillian X X Spanish
13. Leave of Absence for Shelly Howard, FLC 1st Grade Teacher Approve leave of absence for Shelly Howard, FLC 1st Grade Teacher.
Leave of Absence Dates Maternity/Disability Leave of Absence – with pay/with benefits 9/9/19 – 10/5/19 (using 18 sick days) FMLA - with pay/with benefits 10/6/19 – 11/2/19 (using 19 sick days) NJFLA – without pay/with benefits (runs concurrent with FMLA) 11/3/19 – 2/2/20
Anticipated return to work 2/3/20
14. Leave of Absence for Lauren Winowski, FLC 2nd Grade Teacher Approve leave of absence for Lauren Winowski, FLC 2nd Grade Teacher.
Leave of Absence Dates Maternity/Disability Leave of Absence – with pay/with benefits 9/23/19 – 10/19/19 (using 17 sick days) FMLA - with pay/with benefits (using 10 sick days) 10/20/19 – 11/2/19 FMLA – without pay/with benefits 11/3/19 – 11/16/19 NJFLA – without pay/with benefits (runs concurrent with FMLA) 11/17/19 – 2/15/20 Anticipated return to work 2/18/20
15. Special Education ESY Program Substitute Staff 2019-2020 School Year Approve staff for the Special Education ESY program from 7/9/19 – 8/16/19.
Name Position Stipend Account # Levine, Jacqui* Sub Aide $15/hr as needed 11-212-100-106-01-00-09 Goodman, Isabelle Sub Teacher $30/hr as needed 11-212-100-101-01-00-09 *pending criminal history clearance
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16. Employment of Substitutes for the 2019-2020 School Year Approve employment of the following substitutes for the 2019-2020 school year, pending criminal history clearance.
Sub Teacher Sub Sub Nurse @ Sub @ $95/day Aide/Para/Clerical $250/day Custodian @ Name Assistant @ $10/hr $12/hr De Oliveira, Kathy X Siller, Juana X
K. POLICIES AND REGULATIONS
1. Approve Policies and Regulations as listed.
a. 1st Reading:
None this period.
b. 2nd Reading:
Policy/Regulation Description Policy #5111 Eligibility of Resident/NonResident Students Regulation #5111 Eligibility of Resident/NonResident Students
L. NEW BUSINESS/ADDENDA
1. Award of Quote #Q-19-11 Concrete & Speed Bumps at Park Avenue Complex Whereas the Assistant Superintendent of Business and the Facilities Supervisor solicited quotations for the installation of concrete at the rear of the Park Avenue Complex in the area of the old kitchen and the installation of two speed bumps along the rear driveway of the Park Avenue Complex as recommended by the safety committee, and Whereas quotes were received as follows: Vendor Quote Berto Construction $25,380.00 Diamond Construction $21,000.00
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the quote be awarded to Diamond Construction in the amount of twenty-one thousand dollars ($21,000.00).
2. Withdrawal from Capital Reserve Concrete & Speed Bumps at Park Avenue Complex BE IT RESOLVED that the Freehold Borough Board of Education requests the approval of a capital reserve withdrawal in the amount of up twenty-one thousand dollars ($21,000.00). The district intends to utilize these funds to install concrete and speed bumps at the Park Avenue Complex.
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3. Leave of Absence for Desiree Pena, FLC MD SC Teacher Approve leave of absence for Desiree Pena, FLC MD SC Teacher.
Leave of Absence Dates FMLA - with pay/with benefits (using 19 sick days) 9/3/19 – 9/28/19 NJFLA – without pay/with benefits (runs concurrent with FMLA) 9/29/19 – 11/9/19 Anticipated return to work 11/11/19
4. Aprove Guidance Counselors Summer Work for SY 2019-2020 Approve summer work for the guidance counselors for Summer 2019 year to revise the district’s intervention and referral services at $30/hour not to exceed 30 hours total for the group from GAAP Account # 11-000-219-104-00-01-09.
Name Elkin, Heather Oates, Kaitlyn Schmidt, Kari
5. Modify 050619, Item J10, Approve Child Study Team Summer Work for SY2019-2020 Modify the following child study members summer work days for Summer 2019 at their per diem rate not to exceed 45 days total for the group.
Name Per diem rate DeLorenzo, Ashley $282.26 Hill, Debra $280.01 Jaeger, Faith $436.81 Vorel, Jody $397.81
M. DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
N. COMMUNICATIONS FROM SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY GROUPS
None
O. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
P. REPORTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Ms. Corbett shared that the Freehold Borough Library hosted the second grade classes and showed them how easy it is to get a library card. She thanked Mrs. Lazaro and Mrs. Krieger for making the trip possible. She also mentions a new summer program they are offering entitled Prevent Summer Slide as well as opening on Saturday on a trial basis.
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Ms. Corbett also congratulated Dr. Tomazic for being honored as the Educator of the Year by the Boy Scouts of America. Dr. Lichardi also wished him well.
Mr. Jensen reminded all about the Community Walk scheduled for Sat 6/29 at 2:30 pm with a BBQ reception to follow.
Q. EXECUTIVE SESSION
WHEREAS, the Sen. Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., (the “Act”) provides that the Freehold Borough Board of Education may hold an “Executive Session” from which the public is excluded to discuss matters that are confidential or are one of the nine (9) subject matters listed Section 12(b) of the Act; and WHEREAS, it is recommended by the Business Administrator that the Freehold Borough Board of Education go into Executive Session on June 17, 2019, at 7:16 PM to discuss matters that are permissible for discussion in Executive Session; and
WHEREAS, the length of the Executive Session is estimated to be thirty minutes after which the public meeting of the Board shall not reconvene and proceed with business; and
WHEREAS, that the Board hereby declares that its discussion of the following subject(s) will be made public at a time when the public’s interest in disclosure is greater than any privacy or governmental interest being protected from disclosure. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Freehold Borough Board of Education that the Board shall go into Executive Session to discuss the following items:
_____ Matters rendered confidential by state or federal law __X__ Personnel (CSA Evaluation) _____ Appointment of a public official _____ Matters covered by the attorney-client privilege _____ Pending or anticipated litigation _____ Pending or anticipated contract negotiations to Discuss Administrators’ Contract _____ Protection of the safety or property of the public _____ Matters which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy _____ Matters in which the release of information would impair a right to receive funds from the United States government _____ Matters concerning collective negotiations and/or the negotiations of terms and conditions of employment of employees of the Board of Education _____ Possible imposition of a civil penalty or suspension
R. ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Dr. Lichardi the Board of Education adjourned the meeting at 8:30 PM. Unanimously approved.
Respectfully submitted by:
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