BEDMINSTER BOARD of EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA OCTOBER 20, 2016 7:30 P.M

BEDMINSTER BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA OCTOBER 20, 2016 7:30 p.m.

A Regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Township of Bedminster was held on October 20, 2016 at the Bedminster Township School, 234 Somerville Road, Bedminster, NJ.

Board President Lou Casella called the meeting to order at 7:41 pm. Mrs. Schauer announced that in compliance with the “Open Public Meeting Act of the State of New Jersey” adequate notice of this meeting of the Board of Education of the Township of Bedminster was provided in the following manner:

On June 20, 2016 adequate written notice of this meeting was: • Posted at the bulletin board in the Township Clerk’s Office at the Bedminster Township Municipal Building and the Main Office of the Bedminster Township School • Mailed to The Courier News, The Bernardsville News, and to all subscribers • Filed with the Township Clerk .

Bedminster Board of Education Members present at roll call:

Lou Casella, Monica Burch, Judy Creelman, Brian Haggerty, Jennifer Johansson, Jeff Reaves, Howard Wolkow, Michael Allegra, Julie Goetz

Also in attendance were Jennifer Giordano, Superintendent and Alicia Schauer, Board Secretary

D. Executive Session – 6:30 p.m. HIB(s), Grievance, Negotiations

Open Public Meeting @ 7:30 p.m. E. Pledge of Allegiance

F. Superintendent’s Report ∑ Parent/Teacher Conferences ∑ Alexander C. Eagle Scout Recognition ∑ Purnell – Learn to Lead Program (Character Ed) ∑ Congratulations to Nick O. on the birth of his daughter ∑ Brown Bag Lunches ∑ Evacuation Drill to Grace Chapel ∑ Volleyball Fundraiser ∑ Clean Communities Grant with Municipality ∑ Penny Wars ∑ Recognition of Mr. Scaperdes and his support of Bedminster Township School ∑ Week of Respect – October 10/3/2016 ∑ Thank you to Mr. Pickett for volunteering to work with our sports teams ∑ Student Council Halloween Dance – 10/28/2016 ∑ Anna Spitalari – Ed Foundation/PTA ∑ Clean Communities Clean Up Days

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Business Administrator’s Report ∑ Board of Education Mandated training reminder ∑ Status of 2016-2017 Budget ∑ Audit Presentation o Valerie Dolan & Andrew Kucinski, Nisivoccia ∑ Joint Meeting with Somerset Hills School District on January 25, 2016, 7:30 pm at Somerset Hills School District

President’s Report ∑ Election Day – Tuesday, November 8, 2016 o Very important to get out and vote o Participation in the election is important ∑ Joint Meeting with Somerset Hills School District on January 25, 2016, 7:30 pm at Somerset Hills School District

G. Public Questions/Comments Please note that this segment will be limited to thirty (30) minutes. At this point in the meeting, comments from the public will be open to agenda and non-agenda items. Each person is kindly requested to limit their remarks to three (3) minutes. As per Board Policy, all participants must preface comments by first stating his/her name, place of residence, and group affiliation, if appropriate. Any written statements are to be provided to the Board Secretary, in advance of the Board Meeting, prior to the statement being read at a Board Meeting.

∑ No Public Questions/Comments

H. Approval of Minutes Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approve the minutes of the following meetings:

● September 13, 2016 - Board Retreat ● September 15, 2016 - Regular Meeting ● September 15, 2016 - Executive Session

Motion to approve item H. moved by Mr. Haggerty seconded by Ms. Goetz.

Motion carried for Board Retreat minutes as follows: (9) yes; Ms. Burch, Ms. Creelman, Mr. Haggerty, Mr. Reaves, Mr. Wolkow, Mr. Casella, Ms. Johansson, Mr. Casella, Ms. Goetz (0) No; (0) Abstaining;

Motion carried for Executive Session & Regular Meeting minutes as follows: (8) yes: Ms. Burch, Mr. Haggerty, Mr. Reaves, Mr. Wolkow, Mr. Casella, Ms. Johansson, Mr. Casella, Ms. Goetz, (0) No; (1) Abstaining; Ms. Creelman

Y Mr. Allegra Y Ms. Goetz Y Mr. Reaves Y Ms. Burch Y Mr. Haggerty Y Mr. Wolkow Y – Retreat Ms. Creelman Y Ms. Johansson Y Mr. Casella A – Executive & Regular

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BUSINESS Policies I.1 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the first reading of the following policy: Number Description Action

P5337 Service Animals New

I.2 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the second reading of the following policies:

Number Description Action

P1140 Affirmative Action Program Revised

P1523 Comprehensive Equity Plan Revised

P1530 Equal Employment Opportunities Revised

P1550 Affirmative Action Program for Employment and Contract Practices Revised

P2200 Curriculum Content Revised

P2260 Affirmative Action Program for School and Classroom Practices Revised

P2411 Guidance Counseling Revised

P2423 Bilingual and ESL Education Revised

P2610 Educational Program Evaluation Revised

P2622 Student Assessment Revised

P5339 Screening for Dyslexia Revised

P5750 Equal Educational Opportunity Revised

P5755 Equity in Educational Programs and Services Revised

P7481 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS also known as Drones) New

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P8441 Care of Injured and III Persons Revised

P8454 Management of Pediculosis New

P8630 Bus Driver/Bus Aide Responsibility Revised

P2464 Gifted and Talented Pupils Revised

Regulations I.3 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the second reading of the following regulations:

Number Description Action

R1530 Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint Procedure Revised

R2200 Curriculum Content Revised

R2411 Guidance Counseling Revised

R2423 Bilingual and ESL Education Revised

R5330 Administration of Medication Revised

R8441 Care of Injured and III Persons Revised

R8630 Emergency School Bus Procedures Revised

R2464 Enrichment Pupils Revised

2017 Dates for Board Meetings I.4 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approve the following resolution:

WHEREAS , Chapter 231 of the Public Laws of New Jersey (1975) known and hereinafter designated as the “Open Public Meetings Act” requires notification of meetings of public bodies, as therein defined, in the manner therein set forth;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that for the purpose of compliance with the “Open Public Meetings Act”, the Board of Education of the Township of Bedminster hereby makes the following designations:

BEDMINSTER BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA OCTOBER 20, 2016 7:30 p.m.

1. The Bernardsville News and The Courier News are hereby designated as the two (2) newspapers to receive notice of meetings as required by any and all sections of the “Open Public Meetings Act”, it appearing that those newspapers are most likely to inform the local public of such meetings, and meet the requirements of NJSA 35:1-2.2.

2. The location for posting of notice of meetings shall be the bulletin board in the Township Clerk’s office located in the Township Municipal Building, One Miller Lane, Bedminster, New Jersey, and the Main Office of the Bedminster Township School, 234 Somerville Road, Bedminster, New Jersey.

3. Announcements will be mailed to any person requesting individual notice of meetings as provided in Section 14 of the “Open Public Meetings Act”.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the Board of Education of the Township of Bedminster, in the County of Somerset, New Jersey, will meet to discuss or act upon public business at 7:30 P.M., with a closed session commencing at 6:30 P.M., unless otherwise noted, on each of the dates set forth below, at the Bedminster Township School, 234 Somerville Road, Bedminster, New Jersey, with the exception of the Reorganization meeting (location TBD) and the Joint Somerset Hills School District meeting that will be held in the Community Room at Bernards High School at 7:30 pm.

MONTH DATE

January January 3, 2017 - Reorganization, Location TBD

January January 19, 2017

January January, 25, 2017 - Joint meeting with Somerset Hills School District (Community Room at Bernards High School)

February February 16, 2017

March March 16, 2017 (Budget Adoption)

April April 27, 2017 (Budget/Public Hearing)

May May 18, 2017

June June 15, 2017

July July 20, 2017

2016-2017 Tuition Rates I.5 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the following tuition rates for regular programs for the 2016-2017 school year exclusive of any required or additional mandated special services upon recommendation of the Superintendent:

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Kindergarten $17,549 Grades 1 - 5 $17,563 Grades 6 - 8 $20,166

Maintenance Budget Worksheet-Form M-1 I.6 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the required Annual Maintenance Budget Amount Worksheet (Form M-1) calculation of $35,178 for the 2017- 2018 budget year. This calculation establishes minimum maintenance budget as per state requirements/guidelines, upon recommendation of the Superintendent.

Comprehensive Maintenance Plan I.7 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education adopt the following resolution, upon recommendation of the Superintendent:

WHEREAS , the Department of Education requires New Jersey School Districts to submit three-year (3) maintenance plans documenting “required” maintenance activities for each Of its public school facilities, and

WHEREAS , the required maintenance activities as listed in the attached document for the various school facilities of the Bedminster Township School District are consistent with These requirements, and

WHEREAS , all past and planned activities are reasonable to keep school facilities open And safe for use or in their original condition and to keep their system warranties valid,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED , that the Bedminster Township School District hereby authorizes the School Business Administrator to submit the attached 2017-2018 Comprehensive Maintenance Plan for the Bedminster Township School District in compliance with the Department of Education requirements.

Annual Nursing Plan I.8 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the 2016-2017 Annual Nursing Plan.

QSAC Statement of Assurance I.9 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the QSAC Statement of Assurance (SOA) and submission to the Somerset County Executive Superintendent, for the 2016-2017 school year.

NCLB - Title 1A I.10 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the use of FY2017 NCLB Title 1A funds allocation of $52,804 as follows: Grade Name Salary Federal % Local % Benefits Reading Specialist Mary Lucille Ragoza $41,908 61% 39% $10,896

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Technology I.11 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the annual renewal of Qwerty Town from Second Nature Learning at a cost of $900.00 for the 2016-2017 school year.

I.12 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the annual renewal of Raz Kids from Learning AZ at a cost of $1,814.00 for the 2016-2017 school year.

I.13 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the purchase of two video projectors from CDW at a cost of $1,499.58 to replace out of warranty projectors.

I.14 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the annual renewal of Voicethread at a cost of $775.00 for the 2016-2017 school year.

I.15 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve a reimbursement to Basil Scaperdas, Bedminster Computers, LLC, for student laptop parts in the amount of $445.87.

Nonpublic Technology Purchase(s) I.16 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve purchase of a projector at a cost of $606.00 and a laptop dock at a cost of $1,625.81 for the Purnell School for a total cost of $2,231.81 per the NJ Nonpublic Technology initiative for submission to the Somerset County Executive Superintendent.

Out of District Student Contracts I.17 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve tuition reimbursement to the parents of student #108 attending Fusion School, Morristown, NJ for the 2016-2017 school year in the amount of $14,500.00, representing the fall semester.

I.18 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve evaluation services by NJ Specialized Child Study Team for Student #108 for a total evaluation cost of $1,350.00

I.19 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve tuition reimbursement to Somerset Hills School District for student #2016066 in the amount of $10,946.00, representing 18 days in April 2016 and the month of May 2016.

I.20 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve Professional Education Services, Inc., to provide home instruction for student #191102, at the rate of $34.62 per hour, for 2 hours per day not to exceed 10 hours per week, beginning September 20, 2016 for a period up to 6 weeks.

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I.21 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the out of district placement contract for student #239384 to attend the Windsor Learning Center, Pompton Plains, NJ for the 2016-2017 school year, beginning September 13, 2016 through June 30, 2017 at a cost of $53,680.00.

I.22 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the out of district placement retro contract for student #2016066 to attend Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare, Piscataway NJ from June 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016 at a cost of $7,035.00.

I.23 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the out of district placement contract for student #2016066 to attend Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare, Piscataway NJ beginning July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 at a cost of $73,200.00.

I.24 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve Douglass Outreach at Rutgers, New Brunswick, NJ to perform (1) program evaluation for student #319138 at a cost of $715.00 during the time period between October 14, 2016 and June 30,2017.

Memorandum of Agreement I.25 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the local Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Bedminster Township Board of Education and the Bedminster Township Police Department for the 2016-2017 school year.

I.26 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the addendum to the local Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Bedminster Township Board of Education and the Bedminster Township Police Department reflecting consistency in the language of security drills.

Transportation Quotes I.27 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the transportation quote for routes Q-15211 and Q-15212 with Barker Bus Co. as follows for the time period of October 4, 2016 through January, 15, 2017. • Kensington Bus - No Quote • First Student - No Quote • Barker Bus Co. - $275.17 per diem. Adjustment cost $1.25 per mile. (Q-15211) • Barker Bus Co. - $275.17 per diem. Adjustment cost $1.25 per mile. (Q-15212) I. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve agenda items I.1. through I.27.

Motion to approve item I. moved by Ms. Goetz seconded by Mr. Allegra. Motion carried: Yes; (9), No; (0), Abstaining (0)

BEDMINSTER BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA OCTOBER 20, 2016 7:30 p.m.

Y Mr. Allegra Y Ms. Goetz Y Mr. Reaves Y Ms. Burch Y Mr. Haggerty Y Mr. Wolkow Y Ms. Creelman Y Ms. Johansson Y Mr. Casella

FINANCE Finance & Facilities Committee Report - Brian Haggerty

2016-2017 Financial Reports J.1 Move to approve the Report of the Secretary for September 2016 be submitted for Board review. As required by N.J.A.C. 6A:23-A-16.10(c)(3), I, Alicia M. Schauer, Business Administrator/Board Secretary, certify that no line item account has been over expended and that sufficient funds are available to meet the District’s financial obligations this fiscal year.

Move to approve the recommendation that the Secretary’s Report for September 2016 be accepted and filed, and the Board of education hereby certifies that no major account has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)(4) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the District’s financial obligations for the remainder of the 2016-2017 fiscal year.

It is recommended that the Treasurer’s Report for September 2016 be accepted and filed.

2016-2017 Invoices-General Agency Account J.2 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the invoices presented for payment totaling $2,030,500.59 from the General Agency Account from September 16, 2016 through October 20, 2016.

. Fund Amount

(10) General Fund $1,956,555.60

(12) Capital Outlay $43,438.00

(20) Special Revenue $30,506.99

(30) Capital Projects $0

(40) Debt Services $0

Total $2,030,500.59 2016-2017 Invoices-Student Activities Account J.3 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the invoices presented for payment totaling $1,898.00 from the Student Activities Account from September 10, 2016 through October 13, 2016.

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2016-2017 Invoices-Food Services Account J.4 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the invoices presented for payment totaling $5,370.00 from the Food Services Account from September 10, 2016 through October 13, 2016.

Budget Transfers J.5 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the following transfers for 2016-2017 school year totaling $40,140.80 from September 13, 2016 through October 6, 2016.

Date Source Account Title Target Account Amt. Description

9/13/16 11-190-100-610-240-000 Teaching Supplies 11-000-219-600-850-000 $5,800.00 OOD Contracted Expense

9/20/16 11-190-100-800-200-000 Technology Software 11-000-222-800-800-100 $800.00 Hardware Purchase

9/26/16 11-000-270-511-670-000 Transportation Regular 11-000-270--517-000-000 $25,840.80 Special Ed Transportation

10/6/16 12-000-300-730-000-000 Equip/Non-Inst. 12-000-400-390-000-000 $7,700.00 Mandated Lead Water Testing

Acceptance of FY2016 Audit and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)

J.6 WHEREAS , the Bedminster Township School Board of Education engaged the firm Nisivoccia, LLP to conduct a yearly audit of the District’s financial records; and

WHEREAS , the firm audited these records for the 2015-2016 school year; and

WHEREAS , the auditor has submitted a full report of the audit to the Board; and

WHEREAS , no recommendations were reported;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED , that the Board of Education of the Township of Bedminster, does hereby accept and place in file the 2015-2016 Annual Audit Report of the records and report of examination of the financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2016, as submitted by the firm Nisivoccia and Company, LLP.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the Board Secretary be directed to file the necessary reports with the State Department of Education and that a copy of the summary audit be appended to and become part of these minutes.

Nonpublic Transportation Aid J.7 WHEREAS, the board was notified on June 30, 2015 that the district would receive Nonpublic Transportation for the fiscal year 2015-2016 in the amount of $14,106: and

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WHEREAS , the New Jersey Department of Education allows for the use of these funds in either fiscal year (2015-2016) or (2016-2017) per N.J.S.A. 18A:-7F-55c and as regulated by the School Funding Reform Act of 2008; and

WHEREAS , the board has decided that it is best to use the fund in the 2016-2017 school year, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED , upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that Bedminster Board of Education, approves the additional appropriation of the 2015-2016 in the amount of $14,106.00 Nonpublic Transportation into the 2016-2017 budget.

J.8 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve agenda items J.1 through J.8

Motion to approve item I. moved by Ms. Goetz seconded by Mr. Wolkow. Motion carried: Yes; (9), No; (0), Abstaining (0)

Y Mr. Allegra Y Ms. Goetz Y Mr. Reaves Y Ms. Burch Y Mr. Haggerty Y Mr. Wolkow Y Ms. Creelman Y Ms. Johansson Y Mr. Casella

PERSONNEL & PROGRAMS Personnel & Programs Committee Report – Monica Burch

HIB Report K.1 Resolved, that the Bedminster Board of Education accepts the Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Case # 118 as presented on October 20, 2016 and consequences recommended by the Superintendent.

Conference/Workshops K.2 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve Jennifer Giordano to attend a workshop on Changes to Funding & Requirements: from NCLB to ESSA on November 30, 2016 in Monroe Township NJ, at a cost of $20.65 for mileage.

K.3 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve Barbara Alfieri to attend Schoolwide Literacy Workshop on October 20, 2016 in Princeton NJ, at no cost to the district.

K.4 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve Dr. Jane Petrozzino to attend Special Services Director’s Tool Kit Workshop on November 1, 2016 in Monroe Township NJ at a cost of $149.00 for the registration fee and $20.65 for mileage.

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K.5 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve Dr. Jane Petrozzino to attend “Legal One Section 504 Explained” workshop on February 15, 2017 in Monroe Township NJ, at a cost of $150.00 for the registration fee and $20.65 for mileage.

K.6 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve Kristen Skeffington to attend The Impact of Psychiatric Factors in the Classroom on October 19, 2016 in Kenilworth, NJ, at no cost to the district. Home Instruction K.7 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve Erin McCoy to provide home instruction at a rate of $28.00 per hour for the 2016-2017 school year.

K.8 Move that the Bedminster Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve Erin McCoy for home instruction at $28.00 per hour for student #249369 from September 21, 2016 to on or about November 3, 2016.

Maternity Leave Extension K.9 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve an extension of maternity leave for Nina Quarino from on or about December 5, 2016 to on or about December 23, 2016.

Leave of Absence K.10 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve an unpaid leave for Nick Oczkowski , custodian, under the NJ Family Leave Act, to begin on October 17, 2016 through November 11, 2016.

B-Well Advisors K.11 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve Melissa Skiba and Kathy Godfrey as B-Well advisors for the Fall/Winter 2016 sessions and Spring 2017 sessions [formally Girls on the Move/Run] funded by the Somerset Hills Municipal Alliance/Youth Services Commission.

Schedule/Salary Adjustment K.12 Move that the Bedminster Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the agreement of attendance and additional salary of her customary per diem rate for 8 days between Jenna Thomas and the Bedminster Board of Education not to exceed the total amount of $1,193.04, as per negotiations, for the 2016-2017 school year. NJSLS Curricula Writing K.13 Move that the Bedminster Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve Nicole Mancini , Alicia Subervi , Donna LaMarca and Barbara Alfieri to write NJSLS curricula for the 2016-2017 school year at a rate of $42.00 per hour for a maximum of 15 hours per person, with funds to be used from the Title IIA Grant.

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Volunteer Coach K.14 Move that the Bedminster Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve Kevin Pickett as a volunteer assistant coach for Boys Basketball for the 2016-2017 School Year.

Substitute Teacher K.15 Move that the Bedminster Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve Deborah Campbell as a substitute teacher for the 2016-2017 school year, per the substitute salary guide.

Observe Fountas and Pinnell K.16 Move that the Bedminster Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve Dr. Lori Jones, Principal/Director of Curriculum of Gillette School in Long Hill School District to observe Barbara Alfieri implementing Fountas and Pinnell within Bedminster Township School on October 25, 2016.

Observe Autistic Program K.17 Move that the Bedminster Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve Patricia Leonti and Jessica Styler to observe the autistic program at the Somerset Hills Learning Institute in Bedminster, NJ on December 1, 2016.

Ratified Agreement (Tabled) K.18 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, ratify the 4-year negotiated agreement between the Bedminster Board of Education and the Bedminster Education Association , representing the Teachers, Instructional Aides, and Support Staff for the period July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2019.

K. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve agenda items K.1 through K.17.

Motion to approve item I. moved by Ms. Burch seconded by Ms. Goetz. Motion carried: Yes; (9), No; (0), Abstaining (0)

Y Mr. Allegra Y Ms. Goetz Y Mr. Reaves Y Ms. Burch Y Mr. Haggerty Y Mr. Wolkow Y Ms. Creelman Y Ms. Johansson Y Mr. Casella

OTHER BUSINESS

L.1 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the Bedminster Township School Geography Bee to be held on Thursday, January 19, 2017 (snow date January 26, 2017), at a cost of $100.00.

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L.2 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the Junior Woman’s Club to hold the Annual Spelling Bee at Bedminster Township School on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, with of snow date of Wednesday, February 1, 2017.

L.3 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the 8th grade fundraising committee’s request to use the Bedminster School Cafetorium for a parent meeting on Wednesday, October 19, 2016.

L.4 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the 8th grade fundraising committee’s request to use the Bedminster School Lobby for pie sale pick up on Tuesday, November, 22, 2016.

L.5 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the 8th grade fundraising committee’s request to use the Bedminster School room #315 for the Holiday Workshop on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 through Thursday, December 8, 2016.

Field Trips L.6 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the Kindergarten field trip to Alstede Farms, Chester, NJ on October 25, 2016, at no cost to the district.

L.7 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the 6th Grade field trip to the New Jersey School of Conservation, Branchville, NJ from November 28, 2016 to November 30, 2016.

L.8 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the 5th Grade field trip to Jacobus Vanderveer House & Museum in Bedminster, NJ on December 2, 2016, at no cost to the district.

L.9 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the 8th Grade field trip to Washington, D.C. on June 7, 2017 to June 9, 2017, at no cost to the district.

Donation Acceptance L.10 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve to accept the following monetary donations from the 1st Annual Bedminster Township School Faculty-Student Volleyball Game fundraiser sponsors listed below:

Kessler Rehab Center $ 25.00

Working Class Tattoo $ 25.00

Chiropractic Care of Bedminster $ 50.00

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Meeker, Sharkey & Hurley $ 50.00

Peapack/Gladstone Bank $100.00

Grace Fellowship Chapel $100.00

L.11 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the 1st Annual Bedminster Township School Faculty- Student Volleyball Game fundraiser and accept the $1,225.00 funds raised.

L.12 Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve to accept the donation of a Bretford PowerSync Cart for iPad2 from Somerset Hills Learning Institute; with our sincere thanks.

L.13 Move that the Bedminster Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, go into Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board on November 17, 2016.

L. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve agenda items L.1 through L.13.

Motion to approve item I. moved by Ms. Burch seconded by Ms. Creelman. Motion carried: Yes; (9), No; (0), Abstaining (0)

Y Mr. Allegra Y Ms. Goetz Y Mr. Reaves Y Ms. Burch Y Mr. Haggerty Y Mr. Wolkow Y Ms. Creelman Y Ms. Johansson Y Mr. Casella

M. Task Groups ● Negotiations Committee – Judy Creelman ● Somerset Hills School District – Julie Goetz o Pinnacle Awards –BHS Awards o Discussed doing away with Community Service Requirement o PAARC testing now graduation requirement o SHEF update

Delegate/Representative Appointments ● Somerset County School Boards Association – Julie Goetz ● New Jersey School Boards Association – Judy Creelman/Brian Haggerty ● Somerset County Municipal Alliance – Howard Wolkow ● PTO Liaison – Jennifer Johansson/Howard Wolkow o Spring Fling – Friday, April 28, 2017 at 7:00 pm ● Child Care – Jennifer Johansson ● Township Liaison – Brian Haggerty

BEDMINSTER BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA OCTOBER 20, 2016 7:30 p.m.

N. Public Questions/Comments Please note that this segment will be limited to thirty (30) minutes. At this point in the meeting, comments from the public will be open to agenda and non-agenda items. Each person is kindly requested to limit their remarks to three (3) minutes. As per Board Policy, all participants must preface comments by first stating his/her name, place of residence, and group affiliation, if appropriate. Any written statements are to be provided to the Board Secretary, in advance of the Board Meeting, prior to the statement being read at a Board Meeting.

∑ Alicia Subervi – BEA President and Negotiations Chair - Memorandum of Agreement and the salary guide have been ratified. ∑ Jen Calpin – Re: School Funding - Where is the difference between what the state owes and what they actually give? Where does it go? ∑ Marissa Austenberg – Shout out to all of the teachers and how hard they work; they go above and beyond what is expected. O. Adjournment

Motion to adjourn the Public Session and go into Executive Session at 9:43 pm moved by Ms. Creelman, seconded by Ms. Goetz. Motion carried: Yes (9); No (0); Abstain (0).

Motion to adjourn Executive Session and return to 2nd Public Session at 10:53 pm moved by Ms. Goetz, seconded by Ms. Burch. Motion carried: Yes (9); No (0); Abstain (0).

Motion to adjourn the Public Session at 10:56 pm moved by Mr. Haggerty, seconded by Ms. Goetz. Motion carried: Yes (9); No (0); Abstain (0).

NEXT MEETING(S) SCHEDULED FOR:

NOVEMBER 17, 2016 EXECUTIVE SESSION 6:30 PM OPEN PUBLIC MEETING 7:30 PM

Respectfully Submitted,

Alicia M. Schauer School Business Administrator Board Secretary