13165 August 14, 2018 BRIDGETON BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC ACTION MEETING August 14, 2018 The public action meeting of the Bridgeton Board of Education was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Ms. Albanese. Board Members present were David Gonzalez, Ashlee Todd, Albert Morgan, Dulce Gomez, Angelia Edwards and Mary Peterson. Erica Mosley, Kenny SmithBey Jr. and Tyrone Williams were absent Also in attendance were Dr. Thomasina Jones, Superintendent, Dr. Robin Harden Daniels, Assistant Superintendent, Mrs. Nicole M. Albanese, School Business Administrator, and Mr. Stephen Bacigalupo, Board Solicitor. Prayer was offered by Mr. Gonzalez. 1. OPENING ACTIVITIES/Mission Statement PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Ms. Sara Echevarria from United Advocacy Group addressed the board about her group who advocates for parents with children with special needs. They meet 1 time per month and she wanted to ensure that all of the schools are aware of their services. A back to school bash will occur at the end of the month. Jean Scarani of Upper Deerfield PreK addressed the board. She has a letter of intent for 3 classrooms. She advised that her enrollment is low this year and she does not want to keep the 3rd class. It is causing her to lose revenue and it would be a hardship for her business. Ms. Edwards asked how many students she has in a class. She responded 15 per classroom and right now she has 24 enrolled. She believes that they can get 6 more students but not 21. Mr. Morgan advised that Mrs. Albanese would get back to her. Action: 1.7 RESOLUTIONS - NONE Information: 1.8 PRESENTATIONS - PARCC Test Results - Dr. Tavani presented the 2018 PARCC results to the board and public in a power point (attached). He explained that you need to add level 4 and level 5 to obtain the percent passing by grade. The state comparisons show that overall the passing percent for 11th grade LAL is 38% while we are at 31%. These low passing rates overall are why the State is moving away from PARCC. Mr. Gonzalez asked how the data is used by the schools. Dr. Tavani said they meet with teachers who were successful about their strategies. We also receive item analysis which is reviewed by C&I and shared with teachers. Dr. Jones also explained about the articulation meetings and the ability for staff to share practices and data. Dr. Jones echoed the issues with the test and how the state and Governor do not think it is a valid test. Ms. Todd asked if we know when the change will take place? Dr. Tavani said the state anticipates about 2 years from now. Dr. Jones added that she shared her concerns with the state for students who are bilingual and this may be their first experience with a computer. Dr. Jones introduced Ms. Torres who is recommended as the Assistant Principal at Cherry Street School. Ms. Torres gave a brief history of her credentials from Vineland. She was a bilingual specialist on the PIRT team in last position. Ms. Edwards asked her last position. 13166 August 14, 2018 Action, Minutes: 1.9 APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Public Action Meeting: July 2018 Regular & Executive Minutes Motion by Mr. Gonzalez, second by Mrs. Peterson approving July 2018 Regular Public Action & Executive Meeting Minutes. Motion carried, roll call vote 5-1, with Ms. Edwards abstaining. Information: 1.10 Committee Reports Curriculum is reviewing. Facilities-tile abatement is on track to complete Friday and roofing on schedule. Meeting scheduled end of month. CONSENT AGENDA Action (Consent): 1.11 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Resolution: Motion Approved all consent agenda items. Motion by David Gonzalez, second by Mary Peterson. Motion carried, roll call vote 6-0. 2. APPROVAL OF TEXTBOOKS/MATERIALS/CURRICULUM Action (Consent): 2.1 Board Curriculum and Instruction Committee Approved Items Resolution: Approved the following Board Curriculum and Instruction Committee approved items. All items were approved by the Board Curriculum and Instruction Committee on July 17, 2018: Textbooks for approval: The Bedford Introduction to Literature – Reading, Thinking, Writing - to be used in AP Literature and Composition – Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin’s – Copyright: 2016 The Language of Composition - Reading, Writing, Rhetoric - to be used in AP English Language and Composition – Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin’s – Copyright: 2013 Holocaust and Human Behavior - to be used in Search for Conscience – Publisher: Facing History and Ourselves – Copyright: 2017 Entrepreneurship – Ideas in Action – to be used in Entrepreneurship – Publisher: Southwestern Cengage Learning – Copyright: 2019 Learning American Sign Language – to be used in Sign Language I/II – Publisher: Pearson – Copyright: 2004 New Course Approval: Request to Create New High School Forensic Science Course APEX – Grade 9 Curriculum Guide APEX – Grade 10 Curriculum Guide Action (Consent): 2.2 Approval of Plan to Address "Significant Disproportionality" Resolution: Approved the attached plan to address "Significant Disproportionality" that Bridgeton Public School District's Equality Team will implement in 2018-2019 School Year to eliminate a continued pattern of "significant disproportionality" of specific racial/ethnic groups determined eligible for special education and related services. 13167 August 14, 2018 3. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Action (Consent): 3.1 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (Go Math) Professional Development Resolution: Approved Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) Professional Development. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) mathematics (Go Math) for grades K-5 was Board approved to be updated on March 20, 2018 (12993). For implementation purposes and to provide instructional staff with working knowledge of the programs new adaptive software and online assessments, HMH will provide up to 9 professional developments to the district at no cost. Action (Consent): 3.2 Facing History Argument Writing Professional Development Resolution: Approved the Facing History Argument Writing Professional Development. This workshop is designed for 6th thru 8th grade English Language Arts Teachers. The purpose of this workshop is to provide middle grade teachers with best practices to 1) instruct students in writing argument and 2) instructing teachers cite evidence from informational and narrative text when crafting an argument. The workshop aligns to the NJSLS for reading, writing, speaking and, listening. This in-district full day workshops will take place on September 5th and January 25th. Action (Consent): 3.3 National Afterschool Association Conference Resolution: Approved Timothy Zoyac, Project Manager for Pathways 21st Century Afterschool Program, to attend the National Afterschool Association Conference in New York City on March 15 - March 18, 2019at a cost of $1,793.56 (Registration: $540, Transportation: $46.06, Meals: $279, Lodging: $860, Other Expenses: $68.50). Action (Consent): 3.4 Ocean County College AP Biology Institute and AP Statistics Professional Development Resolution: Approved the following teachers to attend the Ocean County College AP Biology Institute Professional Development on August 13 - 16, 2018. This is a required in-depth training in AP courses and teaching strategies. Participants engage in at least 30 hours of pedagogical and content rich training led by College-Board endorsed counsultants. (Registration - $999 X 2 and Travel - $164.92 X 2 = Total: $2,327.84). These two staff members were approved at the June 12, 2018 Board Meeting for stipends but not the registration/travel expenses. A. Approved Susan Michaelson, Bridgeton High School Science Teacher, to attend the Ocean County College AP Biology Institute Professional Development. B. Approved Josiah McCarson, Bridgeton High School AP Statistics Teacher, to attend the Ocean County College AP Statistics Institute Professional Development. Action (Consent): 3.5 NJ Science Convention Resolution: Approved James Backman, K-8 Mathematics Supervisor and Darlyne de Haan, Director of Mathematics and Science, to attend the 2018 NJ Science Convention on October 23 - 24, 2018 in Princeton, NJ. Registration: $310 X 2 = $620.00 Action (Consent): 3.6 BHS Half Day Professional Development Speaker for Physical Education Resolution: Approved Dr. Curt Hinson of Rowan University as guest speaker and presenter for Physical Education on the following Half Day PD sessions: 12/7/18, 1/25/18, 3/22/18, 5/17/18. 13168 August 14, 2018 Action (Consent): 3.7 2019 AASA National Conference on Education Resolution: Approved Dr. Thomasina Jones, Superintendent, to attend the 2019 AASA National Conference on Education February 13-17, 2019 in Los Angeles, CA. Urban Superintendent's Association of America will pay for travel. The district will be responsible for registration. Action (Consent): 3.8 Carnegie Learning Inc. Professional Learning Resolution: Approved Carnegie Learning Inc. (Quote #Q-02013) to deliver onsite customized professional learning for 25 mathematics attendees at Bridgeton High School on September 5, 2018 at a cost of $3,500.00. Action (Consent): 3.9 Explore Learning LLC District Site License for both Math and Science Teachers Resolution: Approved Explore Learning LLC District Gizmos Site License (Proposal #Q-61375) for both Math and Science Teachers. Priced per student (1639 Students for 12 Months = $10,653.50). (see enclosed proposal) Action (Consent): 3.10 National Assoc. of Federal Program Administrators (NAFEPA) Fall Meeting Resolution: Approved Dr. Celeste Merriweather to attend the National Assoc. of Federal Program Administrators (NAFEPA) Fall Meeting on Friday, September