BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS BRIDGETON, NEW JERSEY BOARD OF EDUCATION Bridgeton High School REGULAR AGENDA SESSION Media Center February 7, 2017 @ 6:00 PM Bridgeton, NJ 08302 AGENDA 1. OPENING ACTIVITIES/MISSION STATEMENT The Mission of the Bridgeton Public School District is to provide multiple pathways for all students to attain the New Jersey Student Learning Standards and meet the needs of our diverse student population. All students will be provided with the opportunity and resources to succeed through the creation of state-of-the-art safe learning environments which will ultimately enable all students to graduate from high school and become productive members of a global community. 1.1 CALL TO ORDER of meeting by the President 1.2 PRAYER 1.3 FLAG SALUTE 1.4 ROLL CALL by the School Business Administrator 1.5 OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT The New Jersey Open Public Meeting Law was enacted to insure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of the public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is discussed or acted upon. Bridgeton Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time and place thereof posted on the bulletin board in the lobby of the Bank Street Administration Building and mailed to the City Clerk of Bridgeton, South Jersey News, Bridgeton, The Press of Atlantic City, Pleasantville and Radio Station WSNJ, Bridgeton on July 8, 2016. 1.6 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 1.7 RESOLUTIONS – Governor’s Teachers of the Year Governor’s Educational Services Professionals of the Year Cooperative Contract to Purchase Apple IPhones Support of the Senate Select Committee on School Funding Fairness Withdraw of Capital Reserve for Eligible Projects 1 Date of Meeting – Public Action Meeting: February 7, 2017 @ 6:00 PM, Bridgeton High School Media Center 1.8 PRESENTATIONS – Bulldogs of the Month – Dr. Jones Governor’s Teachers of the Year & Governor’s Educational Services Professionals of the Year – Mrs. Aja Thomas Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report – Dr. Jones 1.8.1 INFORMATION - STEM Early College High School Program – Dr. Jones Implications of the Proposed School Funding Formula – Dr. Jones/Mrs. Albanese 1.9 APPROVAL OF MINUTES To approve the following minutes: Regular Public Action Meeting January 10, 2017 Executive Session Minutes December13, 2016 *CONSENT AGENDA 2. TEXTBOOKS; PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT; STUDENT PROGRAMS *2.1 Approval of Curriculum - None *2.2 Approval of Professional Development *2.3 Approval of Student Programs *2.4 Approval of Internships/Practicum 3. STUDENT ACTIVITIES *3.1 Approval of Field Trips 4. PERSONNEL ITEMS 4.1 Retirements, Resignations; Rescissions and Leaves of Absence *4.1.1 Approval of Retirement of Certificated Staff *4.1.2 Approval of Retirement of Non-Certificated Staff *4.1.3 Approval of Resignation of Certificated Staff *4.1.4 Ratification of Resignation of Non-Certificated Staff *4.1.5 Ratifications of Leave of Absences of Certificated Staff *4.1.6 Approval of Leave of Absence of Certificated Staff 4.2 Certificated Staff *4.2.1 Rescission of Professional Development *4.2.2 Approval of Professional Development *4.2.3 Approval of Appointments of Certificated Staff 4.3 Non-Certificated Staff *4.3.1 Approval of Appointments of Non-Certificated Staff 4.4 Miscellaneous Staff Items 2 Date of Meeting – Public Action Meeting: February 7, 2017 @ 6:00 PM, Bridgeton High School Media Center *4.4.1 Ratification of Resignation from Afterschool Program *4.4.2 Approval of Afterschool Programs Staff for 2016-2017 *4.4.3 Approval of Boiler Operators for 2016-2017 *4.4.4 Approval of Extra Contracts for 2016-2017 School Year *4.4.5 Approval of NJDOE Title I Arts Integration Pilot Program *4.4.6 Approval of Revised Job Description 5. FINANCIAL ITEMS *5.1.1 Approval of Bills *5.1.2 Approval of Financial Reports *5.1.3 Approval of Board Secretary’s Certification *5.1.4 Approval of Certification of Major Account/Fund Status *5.1.5 Approval of Transfers *5.1.6 Approval of Grants *5.1.7 Approval of Joint Transportation Agreement *5.1.9 Approval of Polling Places *5.1.10 Approval of Election Worker Hourly Rate *5.1.11 Approval of Corrective Action Plan 6. FACILITIES *6.1.1 Approval of Facility Usage 7. Non-Consent Agenda 4.4.7 Ratification of Suspension of Certificated Staff 8. OTHER BOARD ACTION: INFORMATION 8.1 Approval of Board Approved Leave 9.1 Committee Report 9.2 Executive Session 10. ADJOURNMENT 3 Date of Meeting – Public Action Meeting: February 7, 2017 @ 6:00 PM, Bridgeton High School Media Center REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS FOR FEBRUARY February 7, 2017 To the President and Members of the Board of Education Your Superintendent desires to submit the following report: BRIDGETON BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA Item 2.1 *Approval of Curriculum - None Item 2.2 a-q *Approval of Professional Development a. To approve Cheryl Richmond and Tara Foster, Speech Teachers, to attend Speech Language Pathology Training on February 28, 2017 in Voorhees, NJ from 8:00 AM- 3:00 PM. Registration cost $245.00 per person. Acct. #11-000-218-592-00-18. b. To approve Alexandra Vartanian, School Psychologist at Buckshutem Road School to attend Applied Behavioral Analysis Teaching Strategies at Eden Training Center on March 30-31, 2017. Registration cost $200.00. Acct. 11-000-218-592-00-18. c. To approve Special Education Extended School Year for Teachers & Staff on July 8-Aug. 4, 2017. Teachers and Aides will attend Professional Development on July 7, 2017 in preparation for the extended school year. Acct. #’s 20-250-100-101-00- 40, 20-250-100-106-00-40, 20-250-200-104-00-40, 20-250-200-110-00-40, 20- 255-100-101-00-40, 20-255-100-106-00-40. Number of Number of Number of Salary per Program Name Hours per Total Salary Total FICA GRAND TOTAL Employees Days Hour Day SPED ESY Teachers Basic 7 6 21 31 $ 27,342.00 $ 2,091.66 $ 29,433.66 SPED ESY Aides Basic 7 6 21 21.3 $ 18,786.60 $ 1,437.17 $ 20,223.77 SPED ESY Bus Aide Basic 1 6 21 13.23 $ 1,666.98 $ 127.52 $ 1,794.50 SPED ESY Speech Basic 1 6 21 31 $ 3,906.00 $ 298.81 $ 4,204.81 $ - $ - $ - SPED ESY Teacher Preschool 1 6 21 31 $ 3,906.00 $ 298.81 $ 4,204.81 SPED ESY Aide Preschool 1 6 21 21.3 $ 2,683.80 $ 205.31 $ 2,889.11 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - (Pending Avail. of IDEA Funds) $ - $ - $ - TOTAL $ 58,291.38 $ 4,459.29 $ 62,750.67 d. To approve a Sensory Integration Training by presenter Mr. Daniel from Fun & Function. Mr. Daniel will provide K-4 MD & ASD teachers training regarding how to provide support and intervention for our student's sensory needs at 4 Date of Meeting – Public Action Meeting: February 7, 2017 @ 6:00 PM, Bridgeton High School Media Center Buckshutem Road & Quarter Mile Lane Schools. The workshop will be held at Buckshutem Rd. School, Conference Room from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM on March 15, 2017. Training will be divided into two sessions 8:30-11:30 AM and 12:30 - 3:30 PM. Total cost $3600.00. Acct. # 20-250-200-320-00-40 CO. e. To approve the Young Audiences to conduct three - 13 day artists’ residencies as awarded by the NJDOE Title I Arts Integration Pilot Project. In each residency, artists in residence will work with K-3 grade teachers to infuse Storytelling throughout the curriculum as a means to increase student achievement. Each residency will consist of 2 professional development workshops, 10 days working with teachers, 1 culminating activity. All artists’ fees and supplies are included. Upon final NJDOE approval, the residencies will begin and end approx. June 30, 2017. 3 residencies x $10,000 each = $30,000. f. To approve Aja Thomas, Human Resource Manager, to attend Managing Human Resources Workshop on February 13-14, 2017 in Cherry Hill, NJ. Registration cost $399.00. Acct. #11-000-251-590-00-14. g. To approve Joanna Ortiz and Diana Rivera, Teachers at Broad Street, to attend the NJ Kindergarten Teachers Conference on February 27, 2017 in Atlantic City, NJ. Registration cost $249.00 per person. Acct. 15-000-223-590-00-03. h. To approve Jaime Marrone, Speech Language Specialist, to attend 101 Therapy Strategies to Increase your Effectiveness as a Speech Language Pathologist on February 28, 2017 in Voorhees, NJ. Registration cost $245.00. Acct. 11-000-218- 592-00-18. i. To approve Charlene Johnson, Speech Therapist, to attend Rowan Annual Speech Symposium on March 10, 2017. Registration cost $169.99. Acct. 11-000-216-592- 00-18. j. To approve Charles Carter, Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds, to attend NJSBGA Expo in Atlantic City on March 13-15, 2017. Registration cost $250.00. Acct. #11-000-262-590-00-23. k. To approve Tara Foster and Cheryl Richmond, Speech Teachers, to attend the Annual Symposium for Speech Language Pathologists, on March 24, 2017 in Swedesboro, NJ. Registration cost $169.00 per person. Acct. #11-000-216-592-00- 18, 11-000-218-592-00-18. 5 Date of Meeting – Public Action Meeting: February 7, 2017 @ 6:00 PM, Bridgeton High School Media Center l. To approve Erica Wriggins, Teacher of Handicapped, to attend ABA Teaching Strategies at Eden Training Center on March 30-31, 2017. Registration cost $200.00. Acct. 11-000-218-592-00-18. m. To approve Alexandra Rones, Teacher Strings at BHS, to attend the National Association for Music Education in Atlantic City, NJ on April 6, 2017.