Board of Education Glassboro Public Schools Glassboro, New Jersey

BOARD OF EDUCATION GLASSBORO PUBLIC SCHOOLS GLASSBORO, NEW JERSEY

School Board Meeting December 22, 2010

Call to President Calvo called the meeting of the Glassboro Board of Order: Education to order at 6:00 p.m. at the Glassboro High School.

Executive Mrs. Kane moved, seconded by Miss Emory for the Board to Session: convene in Executive Session at 6:00 p.m. The motion was approved unanimously.

Mrs. Kane moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Executive Session be adjourned (6:45 p.m.). The motion was approved unanimously.

Public President Calvo reconvened the Glassboro Board of Education Session: at 7:00 p.m. at the Glassboro High School.

Statement of Public Notice of President Calvo announced that public notice of the meeting Meeting in accordance with has been made in accordance with the New Jersey Open Public New Jersey Open Public Meetings Meetings Act, Chapter 231, Laws of 1975. Act: Notice included the time, date and place of the meeting and to extent known, the agenda.

Members Mr. Calvo, Miss Emory, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Kane, Mr. Keith, Present: Mrs. Longley, Mr. Marino, Mrs. Polhamus, Mr. Stephens, Superintendent Silverstein, Mrs. Sochor, Director of Curriculum and Personnel, and Business Administrator/Board Secretary Pudelko.

Members None Absent:

Visitors: 42

Flag The Flag Salute was given by all present. Salute:

Approval of President Calvo asked if there were any additions or Minutes: corrections to the minutes. Mr. Calvo moved, seconded by Mrs. Jones that the minutes of the Executive Session, November 17, 2010 and the minutes of the Public Board Meeting, November 17, 2010 be approved. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Opportunity for Public to Resident was interested in the results of the recent survey Address the Board: regarding Spring Break.

Parent wants Mathematics, Reading and Writing to be a priority in our schools.

Report of the Superintendent of Superintendent Silverstein reported on the following: Schools: - Gifted and Talented Program began in December - Observation Committee Update - Choice School visit from State - Holiday Concerts - Borough Tree Lighting and Caroling at the new Barnes & Noble Store - Strategic Planning Process to begin - Mrs. Santina Haldeman will be Acting Principal at Intermediate School as of January 1, 2011 - Ron Ferraro as Acting Vice Principal at Bullock School from December 6 through 23, 2010. - New Physical Education Teacher at Intermediate School will be Jeneen Callahan. - Long Term English Teacher at Glassboro High School will be Lindsay Radziak. - Superintendent Silverstein thanked Mary Greening and the Glassboro High School Musicians who played for the Board and public in attendance at this evenings meeting.

Presentations: Superintendent Silverstein and President Calvo recognized the following Glassboro High School Championship Football Team for 2010:

Head Coach: Herb Neilio Greg Maccarone Mark Maccarone Abdul Payne Merritt Bowman Chug Mangeney, Stats Danielle Capasso, Athletic Trainer

Varsity Members: Markeith Adams Antoine Alicia Charles Boltz Montel Burt Corey Clement Stephen Clement Tony Colon Zachary Connor Shaefon Davis-Franklin Aaron Denby Michael Gillespie Zahmir Green Howard Haltiwanger Quinn Haltiwanger Layton Hoxey Christian James Paul James Larry Johnson Daniel Klaszky Jordan Murray Zamir Payne Thomas Petty Thomas Rementer Quinton Rothmiller Shabiron Shockley Charles Smith Lamont Smith

Superintendent Silverstein and President Calvo recognized the following Tri-County Diamond Division Conference Co- Champion Field Hockey Team for 2010:

2 Head Coach: Gloria Byard Assistant Coach: Tracy Keith

Bethany Brigandi Natalie Dickol Allison DiMenna Kendall Fokin Zenee Gadson Rebekah Guinto Alexis Mazzeo Gianna Medora Sabrie Miller Rachal Toppi Briana Wible Deanna Grasso – Manager Tiana Pole - Manager

Superintendent Silverstein, President Calvo and Mrs. Haldeman recognized five String Players from Glassboro High School and Intermediate School who were selected as members of the 2011 All South Jersey Orchestra:

High School Orchestra: Violinist Hannah Appleby-Wineberg Violist Carrington Thompson Violist Carolyn Provine

Middle School Orchestra: Violinist Gabrielle Monahan Violinist Allison Gilbert

Miss Emory moved, seconded by Mrs. Jones that the Superintendent’s Report be accepted. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Operations Report:

Transfer of Mrs. Kane moved, seconded by Mrs. Jones that the Board Funds: authorize the transfer of $66,764.71 plus interest of $55.99 from Capital Projects Fund (30) to Debt Service Fund (40) as described in the attached November 18, 2010 letter from Petroni & Associates. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Mrs. Kane moved, seconded by Mrs. Jones that the Board approve the following reports per attached documentation:

- Warrant Account Bill List – December 2010 - Handwritten Check List – November 1-3, 2010 - Capital Projects Bill List – December 2010 - Board Secretary’s Report – November 2010 - Treasurer’s Report – November 2010 The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

The Board certifies that no line item account for the month of November has encumbrances or expenditures, which in total exceed the line item appropriation in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10 (c) 3.

3 After review of the Board Secretary’s and Treasurer’s monthly financial reports, in the minutes of the Board for the month of November, that no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10 (c) 4.

The SBA/Board Secretary shall report to the district Board of Education any changes in anticipated revenue amounts or sources as per N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16. 10 (c) 2.

Account Mrs. Kane moved, seconded by Mrs. Jones that authorization Transfers: be given to the Superintendent and Business Administrator to transfer funds among accounts for November 2010. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Waiver Application and Mrs. Kane moved, seconded by Mrs. Jones that the Board Resolution: approve the attached Waiver Application and Resolution requiring schools to have a full-time non-teaching principal. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Board Policy:

First Reading: Mrs. Kane moved, seconded by Mrs. Jones that the Board review the following new and revised Board Policies for a First Reading:

Policy #9180 School Volunteers Policy #8461 Reporting Violence, Vandalism, Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse

Mrs. Kane moved, seconded by Mrs. Jones that the Operations Report be accepted. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Instruction Report:

Assessment: Mrs. Kane moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board approve the MAP Training PowerPoint. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Curriculum: Mrs. Kane moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board approve the attached Guided Reading Protocols PowerPoint. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Mrs. Kane moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board approve the attached Guided Reading Framework. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Mrs. Kane moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board approve the attached Guided Reading Framework for K-5. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Mrs. Kane moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board approve the attached Guided Reading Framework – 6-8.

4 The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Mrs. Kane moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board approve the attached Notebook Guidelines for Grades 7 and 8. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Mrs. Kane moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board approve Third Grade Gifted and Talented Students for Leadership Community Service Projects with the Genesis Program and the Post House Retirement Home. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Professional Development/ Mrs. Kane moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board Travel List: approve the attached Professional Development/Travel List. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Field Mrs. Kane moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board Experience: approve Student Teacher Placement for the following students who are students in the Education Program at Rowan University for the Spring 2011 Semester.

Students Staff Dates School Peter Toale Patricia Little 1/18- GHS 5/6/11 Michael Scott Herb Neilio 1/18- GHS/ Sue Loy 3/11/11 DLB Elizabeth Gloria Byard 3/14 – GHS Honeyman 5/6/11 Patricia Bodak Michele Memis 1/18 – GHS 5/6/11 Kenneth Olinsky Suzanne Carson 1/18 – GIS 5/6/11 Megan Tobia Amy Ceroli 1/18 – JHR 5/6/11 Kelly Fabregas Mary Finucane 1/18 – JHR 3/25/11 Stephanie Sikora Patricia Kately 1/18 – JHR 3/25/11 Sue Sawyer 1/18 – JHR 5/6/11 Dominique Grassia Alisa McDermott 1/18 – JHR 3/25/11 Patricia Kately 3/28 – JHR 5/6/11 Vanessa Reyes Gail Clark 1/18 – JHR 5/6/11 Randy Smith Wanda 3/14 – GIS Chudzinski 5/6/11 Bernadette Baum Jennifer Versak- 1/18 – TEB Kennedy 3/11/11 Andrea Kolback Art Myers 3/14 – GHS 5/6/11 The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

5 Mrs. Kane moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board approve Student Teacher Placement for Caleigh Giovenco who is a student in the Education Program at Rowan University, for the Spring 2011 Semester. This placement was originally approved at the November 17, 2010 Board Meeting, but one of the teachers requested not to have a student teacher in her classroom so Ms. Giovenco has been placed with Jason Clark, 1/18 – 3/25/11 at Bowe School and Marcy Concannon, 3/28 – 5/6/11 at Bowe School. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Mrs. Kane moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board approve Student Teacher Placement for Michael Schmidt- Lopez who is a student at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey for the Spring 2011 Semester. Mr. Schmidt-Lopez is seeking a certificate in English and he will be assigned to Glassboro High School, cooperating teacher will be Mrs. Susan Evans, English Teacher. This student will be assigned from January 3, 2011 to April 15, 2011. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Mrs. Kane moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board approve Fieldwork Placement for Joseph Micarelli who is a student at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey for the Spring 2011 semester. Mr. Micarelli will be assigned to Glassboro High School with cooperating teacher Mr. Greg Maccarone, Social Studies Teacher. The student will be assigned from January 24 – May 2, 2011. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Mrs. Kane moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board approve Student Teacher Placement for Laura Allen who is a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Ms. Allen will be assigned Glassboro Intermediate School; cooperating teacher will be Mrs. Lynn Berman, 7th/8th Grade English Teacher. The student will be assigned from January 18 to May 16, 2011. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Mrs. Kane moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board approve Student Teacher Placement for Kaitlin Weidner who is a student in the Teacher Preparation Program at Rutgers University, for the Spring 2011 semester. Ms. Weidner is seeking a Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing as a Teacher of Elementary Education, K-5. She will be assigned to J. Harvey Rodgers School; cooperating teacher will be Amy Witkowski, Kindergarten Teacher from January 19 through May 6, 2011. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Out of District Mrs. Kane moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board Placements: approve to place Student #10-21 at the Burlington County Special Services School District Special Education ED Program for the 2010-2011 school year. Approximate cost is $32,000 and transportation is the responsibility of Glassboro Public Schools.

6 The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Mrs. Kane moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board approve to place Student #11-23 at Gloucester County Special Services School District for the remainder of the 2010-2011 school year at a prorated cost of $20,000. Transportation is the responsibility of Glassboro Public Schools. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Mrs. Kane moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board approve to place Student #10-16 at the Ranch Hope Special Education Program for the 2010-2011 school year at the proposed cost of $36,000. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

College Level Course Mrs. Kane moved, seconded by Miss Emory that Board Credit Program, approval be given for a Glassboro High School Senior, Rowan University: Stephanie Longley, to utilize the Board Approved College Level Course Credit Program at Rowan University. The student/parent will be responsible for one third of the cost; Glassboro Board of Education one third and Rowan University one third. There are ten available spots at Rowan University. The motion was approved by roll call vote with Mrs. Longley abstaining.

Basic Skills Extended School Mrs. Kane moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board Day Program, approve the following staff members for the Basic Skills Thomas E. Bowe School: Extended School Day Program at the Thomas E. Bowe School. Funding is provided through No Child Left Behind Title I Funds and the hourly rate per the Board/GEA Agreement.

Teacher Grade Level Michael Sharkey Computer Lab-Study Island Margaret Settar Grade 4 Diane Schoener Grade 4 Lisa Rencher Grade 5 Debbie Redfield Grade 5 Renee Geortler Grade 6 Brandi Sheridan Grade 6 Marilu Bicknell Substitute Kim Simms Substitute Holly Conaway Substitute Sue Avis Substitute Marcy Concannon Substitute Jennifer Howells Substitute The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

After School Reading, Writing, Mrs. Kane moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board Drama Project, approve the following After School Reading, Writing and Dorothy L. Bullock School: Drama Project Staff at the Dorothy L. Bullock School. Funding is provided through No Child Left Behind Title I Funds and hourly rate per the Board/GEA Agreement.

Steve Hempel – Teacher Coordinator Mary Aruffo 7 Linda Massari Jessica Stremmel Lisa Eichberg The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Extended School Day Program Mrs. Kane moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board Glassboro High School: approve payment for the following staff members to tutor qualified students before and after school at the Glassboro High School. Each staff member will be able to tutor a total of 34 hours each until the end of the school year as needed. Funding is provided through No Child Left Behind Title I ARRA SIA Funds and hourly rate per Board/GEA Agreement.

Teacher Subject Daniel Beaver Mathematics Russ Winsett Mathematics Jamie Cleary Mathematics Richard Wisniewski Mathematics Peter Davis Language Arts Lynn Hartman Language Arts Tina Spadafora Substitute The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

New Jersey QSAC Mrs. Kane moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board Performance Review: approve the attached New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum District Performance Review Statement of Assurance for the school years 2007-2010. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Mrs. Kane moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board accept the Instruction Report. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Administration Report:

Suspension: Mrs. Jones moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board approve the five-day suspension without pay of a staff member (0910-1) whose name is on file with the Board Office. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Retirements: Mrs. Jones moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board accept the retirement of Diane Greenwood, Intermediate School Teacher, effective February 1, 2011. Mrs. Greenwood has worked in the district for over 29 years. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Mrs. Jones moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board accept the retirement of Christine Still, Custodian, Glassboro High School, effective March 31, 2011. Ms. Still has worked in the district for over 10 years. 8 The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Health and Physical Mrs. Jones moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board Education Teacher: approve to hire Matthew Enuco as Health and Physical Education Teacher, Glassboro High School, at BA, Step 2 ($46,544 prorated), effective December 20, 2010. Mr. Enuco was riffed in June. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Mrs. Jones moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board approve to hire Jeneen Callahan as Health and Physical Education Teacher, Intermediate School, at BA+15, Step 3, ($48,956 prorated), effective December 22, 2010. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Ms. Callahan is being hired on an emergency basis pending approval by the State Department of Education.

Long Term Mrs. Jones moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board Substitutes: approve Frank Gwalthney as a Long Term Mathematics Teacher, Glassboro High School, from January 28 through June 6, 2011. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Mrs. Jones moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board approve Taryn Simmons as a Long Term Substitute Teacher at J. Harvey Rodgers School, from November 15 through December 20, 2010. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Mrs. Jones moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board approve Lindsay Radziak as a Long Term Substitute English Teacher, Glassboro High School, from January 3 through April 1, 2011. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Bus Mrs. Jones moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board Driver: approve Jennifer Thomas as a School Bus Driver, 4.5 hour per day, Level 1, Step 1 of the Board/GEA Agreement, effective December 18, 2010. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Ms. Thomas is being hired on an emergency basis pending approval by the State Department of Education.

Employee Mrs. Jones moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board Transfers: approve the Employee Transfers as listed below:

Richard Brattelli from Intermediate School to Thomas E. Bowe School, December 22, 2010

Stephen Belh from Glassboro High School to Intermediate School, December 21, 2010 The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

9 Head Winter Mrs. Jones moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board Cheerleading Coach: approve Joan Beebe as Head Winter Cheerleading Coach for the 2010-2011 winter season. Mrs. Beebe has 2 years’ experience coaching cheerleading at Pitman High School. Stipend per Board/GEA Agreement. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Acting Mrs. Jones moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board Principal: approve Kriston Matthews as Acting Principal at the Dorothy L. Bullock School from December 6, 2010 through December 23, 2010. Mr. DePalma will be out on a leave. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Vice Principal, Mrs. Jones moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board Dorothy L. Bullock School: approve Ronald Ferraro as Vice Principal, Dorothy L. Bullock School, effective December 6 through December 23, 2010. Mr. Ferraro will cover Dorothy L. Bullock School on a full time basis while Mr. DePalma is on leave. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Head Teacher, Mrs. Jones moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board Thomas E. Bowe School: approve Brandi Sheridan as Head Teacher at the Thomas E. Bowe School, effective December 6, 2010, at the prorated stipend of $1,243. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Non Tenure to Mrs. Jones moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board Tenure: approve the Tenure of the teachers listed below. The date Tenure as accrued is next to the name.

Barbara Jones 9/2/10 Erin Perewiznyk 9/5/10 Tara Pratt 9/2/10 Jamie Cleary 10/30/10 Robert Preston 9/2/10 Tammy Belcher 10/30/10 The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

School Business Mrs. Jones moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board Administrator Contract: approve the Contract for the School Business Administrator for the 2010-2011 school year, as approved by the Executive County Superintendent. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Drama Program, Mrs. Jones moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board 2010-2011: approve the following Fall Drama positions per the Board/GEA Co-Curricular Salary Guide for the 2010-2011 school year. These funds were raised by drama students and parents and is no cost to the district.

Anne Marie Weaver, Fall Drama Director Matthew Browne, Fall Technical Director The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

10 Mrs. Jones moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board approve the following Stage Crew Members for the 2010-2011 school year. Students will be paid at the state minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.

Ryan VanDexter Ryan Lindsay Colleen Tryner Nick Menna David Dibona Jacob Kauffman Summer Sorbello Karlee Swanson Michael Pollilo Cynthia Colna Robert Drames David Pickett Sabrina Davisils Jared Thorpe Jalinre Wheeler Samantha Tippie Heather St. John Casie Kopicky Nick Felker Olivia Romalino Lex Putney Rachel Boozer Sidney Turner The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Cooperative Mrs. Jones moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board Work Supervisor: approve Joyce Calzonetti, Cooperative Work Supervisor, to receive a stipend of 1.10 of her 2010-2011 base salary. This compensation is for an additional 20 work days. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Tri-County Conference Mrs. Jones moved, seconded by Miss Emory that Board Dues, 2011-2012: approval be given for Tri-County Dues in the amount of $1,300 for the 2011-2012 academic year and that ticket prices will not change for the 2011-2012 year. Ticket prices are: Adult $3.00, Students with ID $2.00 and Senior Citizens free. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Leaves of Mrs. Jones moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Board Absence: approve the following Medical Leaves of Absence:

Patricia Segal Aide, will be on leave beginning November 12, 2010 and returning January 3, 2011.

Marie Dailey Aide, will be on leave beginning November 12, 2010 and returning February 4, 2011.

Amy Stewart will be utilizing FMLA/NJFLA beginning January 28, 2011 through June 17, 2011. She will return to work on September 1, 2011.

Joseph DePalma will be utilizing FMLA beginning December 6, 2010 returning January 3, 2011.

Eileen Miller will be taking a leave beginning on or about January 24, 2011 through February 14, 2011.

Alexis George will be utilizing FMLA/NJFLA and Leave of Absence beginning January 3, 2011 and returning April 1, 2011.

Marilu Bicknell will be utilizing FMLA beginning January 14, 2011 returning February 1, 2011. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Personnel Mrs. Jones moved, seconded by Miss Emory that Board File Review: approval be given for four Board Office Secretaries, Marlene Crump, Ginger Sinning, Erin Williams and Rose Schopfer, at their per diem rate, to complete Personnel File Review after hours on an as needed basis. This is for QSAC Preparation and for hours that cannot be completed during the day. This assignment will be capped out at 100 total hours outside of the work day. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Mrs. Jones moved, seconded by Miss Emory that the Administration Report be accepted. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Old Strategic Plan – February 4 and 5, 2011 Business: President Calvo thanked Mr. Pudelko for serving on the Distinguished Alumni Committee.

New None at this time Business:

Opportunity for Public to Resident asked if Kindle’s can be brought to school. Address Board: Resident had questions regarding the Business Administrator’s Contract as related to open public discussion of Business Administrator’s Contract.

Adjournment: Mrs. Jones moved, seconded by Mr. Keith that the meeting adjourn (7:40 p.m.). The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Respectfully submitted,

Walter S. Pudelko Business Administrator/Board Secretary