WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 505 Village Road West, P.O. Box 505, West Windsor, NJ 08550-0505 Mission Statement The mission of the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, valuing our tradition of excellence, is to develop all of our students as passionate, confident, lifelong learners who have competence and strength of character to realize their aspirations and thoughtfully contribute to a diverse and changing world. JULY 17, 2012: BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING Community Middle School 55 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08536 ACTION MAY BE TAKEN 6:00 PM Closed Executive Session - Media Center 8:00 PM Public Meeting - Commons Board of Education Hemant Marathe, President Robert Johnson, Vice-President Rachelle Feldman Hurwitz Anthony Fleres Michele Kaish Richard Kaye Dana Krug Ellen Walsh Yibao Xu Student Representatives High School North High School South Liaison Appointments Community Education Advisory Council: To Be Named Extended Day Program Advisory Council: Ellen Walsh New Jersey School Boards Association Delegate: Richard Kaye & Rachelle Feldman Hurwitz New Jersey School Boards Association Legislative Liaison: Richard Kaye & Rachelle Feldman Hurwitz Mercer County School Boards Association: Robert Johnson Plainsboro Recreation and Cultural Affairs Committee: Rachelle Feldman Hurwitz Plainsboro Township Committee: Anthony Fleres Plainsboro Planning Board: Yibao Xu Superintendent’s Advisory Council: Dana Krug West Windsor-Plainsboro Education Foundation: Rachelle Feldman Hurwitz West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District PTA/PTSA: Michele Kaish West Windsor Planning Board: Richard Kaye West Windsor Recreation Committee and Board: Dana Krug West Windsor Township Council: Robert Johnson Administration Victoria Kniewel, EdD, Superintendent of Schools David Aderhold, EdD, Deputy Superintendent of Schools Larry Shanok, Assistant Superintendent, Finance/Board Secretary Martin Smith, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum & Instruction Alicia Boyko, Director, Human Resources/Affirmative Action Officer Russell Schumacher, Special Assistant for Labor Relations Gerri Hutner, Director, Communications I. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER In accordance with the State’s Sunshine Law, adequate notice of this meeting was provided by sending a notice of the time, date, location, and, to the extent known, the agenda of this meeting, to The Princeton Packet, The Times, The Home News Tribune, and West Windsor and Plainsboro Public Libraries. Copies of the notice also have been posted in the Board Office and filed with Plainsboro’s and West Windsor’s township clerks and in each of the district schools. RECOMMENDATION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION Whereas, Chapter 131, P.L. 1975, also known as the Open Public Meetings Act, authorizes a public body to meet in executive or private session under certain limited circumstances, and Whereas, said law requires the Board to adopt a resolution at a public meeting before it can meet in such an executive or private session; now therefore be it, Resolved by the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District Board of Education: A. That it does hereby determine that it is necessary to meet in executive session to discuss matters involving negotiations, litigation, attorney-client privilege, and personnel. B. That the matters discussed will be made public if and when confidentiality is no longer required and action pursuant to said discussion will take place at a public meeting. II. PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS A. Board President's Comments B. Superintendent's Comments III. FIRST OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS The Board invites thoughts and reactions on agenda items and items of concern from members of our community who are present. Each participant is asked to give his or her name and address prior to making a statement, which will be limited to two minutes. IV. BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORTS V. MEETING A. ADMINISTRATION To be voted on 7/17/12: Recommend approval of the following resolutions: Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying 1. To affirm the superintendent of school’s recommendation for disciplinary consequences and/or remedial actions as required by the State of New Jersey under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights for report dated June 5, 2012, and for the following case number: 2016. 2 7/17/12 HIB Funding Application 2. To accept $1,162 from the Department of Education’s Harassment, Intimidation, & Bullying (HIB) funds to support implementation of the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act. IDEA Grant 3. To accept an amendment-2 to the original state approved 2012 IDEA grant to reflect the inclusion of the approved FY 2011 IDEA Final Report with Carryover funds as follows: Basic (for 3-21 year olds) from $1,762,032 to $2,861,521, an increase of $1,099,489 Preschool (for 3, 4 and 5 year olds) from $54,555 to $80,083, an increase of $25,528 Special Services Consultants 4. To approve Dr. Yvette Roche Muniz as a school psychologist at Millstone River School at a rate of $400 per diem effective September 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013. International Exchange Students 5. To approve two international exchange students to attend High School South for the school year 2012-2013. Personalized Student Learning Plan 6. To approve the Personalized Student Learning Plan (PSLP) Mentor Agreement as part of the three-year pilot program with the Department of Education. IEP Direct Managed Services 7. To amend an agreement with Centris Group to provide implementation, support, maintenance, and hosting for IEP Direct, a Special Education management and IEP software, from July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013, at a cost not to exceed $35,100 for initial setup and $12,381.76 for annual support and maintenance. Policies: Second Reading 8. Second reading and approval of the following policies: [These policies will be posted on the district web site.] 2000: PROGRAM 2110 Philosophy of Education/District Mission Statement (M) 2200 Curriculum Content (M) 2210 Curriculum Development (M) 2220 Adoption of Courses (M) 2230 Curriculum Guides (M) 2240 Controversial Issues 2310 Pupil Grouping 2312 Class Size 2320 Independent Study Programs 2360 Use of Technology 3 7/17/12 2411 Guidance Counseling (M) 2412 Home Instruction Due to Health Condition (M) 2414 Programs for Pupils At Risk (M) 2415 No Child Left Behind Programs (M) 2415.01 Academic Standards, Academic Assessments and Accountability (M) 2415.02 Title I – Fiscal Responsibilities (M) 2415.03 Highly Qualified Teachers (M) 2415.05 Pupil Surveys, Analysis and/or Evaluations (M) 2415.06 Unsafe School Choice Option (M) 2415.20 No Child Left Behind Complaints (M) 2416 Programs for Pregnant Pupils (M) 2417 Pupil Intervention and Referral Services (M) 2422 Health Education (M) 2423 Bilingual and ESL Education (M) 2425 Physical Education 2430 Co-Curricular Activities (M) 2431 Athletic Competition (M) 2431.3 Practice and Pre-Season Heat-Acclimation for Interscholastic Athletics 2452 Community Education 2460 Special Education (M) 2461 Special Education/Receiving Schools 2466 Needless Public Labeling of Pupils with Disabilities (M) 2467 Surrogate Parents and Foster Parents (M) 2481 Home or Out-of-School Instruction for General Education Pupils (M) 2510 Adoption of Textbooks 2520 Instructional Supplies (M) 2530 Resource Materials 2531 Use of Copyrighted Materials 2610 Educational Program Evaluation (M) 2622 Pupil Assessment (M) 2624 Grading System 2631 New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (QSAC) 2700 Services to Nonpublic School Pupils (M) 3000: TEACHING STAFF MEMBERS 3111 Creating Positions 3112 Abolishing Positions 3124 Employment Contract 3125 Employment of Teaching Staff Members (M) 3126 Induction Program for Provisional Teacher 3130 Assignment and Transfer 3134 Assignment of Non-Paid Additional Duties 3141 Resignation 3142 Nonrenewal of Nontenured Teaching Staff Member 3143 Dismissal 3144 Certification of Tenure Charges 3150 Discipline 3152 Withholding an Increment 3159 Teaching Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities 3160 Physical Examination (M) 3161 Examination for Cause 3211.3 Consulting Outside the District 3212 Attendance (M) 3214 Conflict of Interest 4 7/17/12 3217 Use of Corporeal Punishment 3218 Substance Abuse (M) 3245 Research Projects by Staff Members 3281 Inappropriate Staff Conduct 3310 Academic Freedom 3321 Acceptable use of Computer Network(s) Computers and Resources by Teaching Staff Members 3362 Sexual Harassment (M) 3370 Teaching Staff Member Tenure 3381 Protection Against Retaliation 3425 Work-Related Disability Pay 3425.1 Modified Duty Early Return To Work Program 3431.1 Family Leave 3431.3 New Jersey’s Family Leave Insurance Program 3437 Military Leave 3439 Jury Duty 4000: SUPPORT STAFF MEMBERS 4111 Creating Positions 4124 Employment Contract 4130 Assignment and Transfer 4140 Termination 4146 Nonrenewal of Nontenured Support Staff Member 4150 Discipline 4152 Withholding an Increment 4160 Physical Examination (M) 4161 Examination for Cause 4211 Attendance 4214 Conflict of Interest 4220 Employee Evaluation 4230 Outside Activities 4240 Employee Training 4340 Grievance 4352 Sexual Harassment (M) 4360 Support Staff Member Tenure 4410 Compensation 4432 Sick Leave 5000: PUPILS 5111 Eligibility of Resident/Nonresident Pupils (M) 5112 Entrance Age 5113 Postgraduate Pupils 5114 Pupils Displaced by Domestic Violence 5116 Education of Homeless Children 5117 School Attendance Areas 5120 Assignment of Pupils 5130 Withdrawal from School (M) 5230 Late Arrival and Early Dismissal 5240 Tardiness 5250 Excusal from Class or Program