Middlesex Public Schools – High School Media Center BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES July 17, 2017 7:00 PM DISTRICT GOALS Move forward with a plan to provide a facilities infrastructure that appropriately, effectively and safely houses the programmatic needs of our students. Continue to improve student achievement at all grade levels for all students and decrease achievement gaps where they exist. Promote diversity within our school community to ensure that school programs and staffing support an inclusive learning environment for all students. BOARD GOALS Develop and implement a plan that improves the relationship of the Board of Education with the leadership team of the Middlesex Education Association. Provide support for district administration. Increase visibility of the Board of Education throughout the community. The Middlesex Board of Education and District Administration remind all participants that we are all working together in the best interest of each and every child attending the Middlesex Borough Public Schools. The Mission of our school district is to engage in a partnership with our community to provide the knowledge and skills for all students to achieve academically and to develop confidence in their ability to work through challenges, to be compassionate and respectful of themselves and others, and to be committed to overall excellence in a diverse world. All attendees are reminded that any verbal, written, or physical conduct that is demeaning or inflammatory toward any other while engaged in a school activity will not be tolerated. Each person is requested to take personal responsibility for conducting him/herself respectfully during all school functions. I. CALL TO ORDER TIME: 7:00 PM A. A regular public meeting of the Middlesex Board of Education was held on June 26, 2017, at 7:00 PM, in the High School Media Center at Middlesex High School, 300 John F. Kennedy Drive, Middlesex, NJ. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Mr. Oliver, President. Mr. Oliver read the following statement: The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to insure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the meeting of the public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is discussed and acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, the Board Secretary has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time and place thereof posted on the bulletin board located in the hallway outside of the administrative offices, and notice was provided to the Courier News, the Home News Tribune, and the Middlesex Borough Clerk. B. Roll Call: Mrs. Bensinger Present Ms. Keyes Absent Mrs. DiNizio, Vice President Present Mrs. Schueler Present Mr. Giovanni Present Ms. Townsend Present Mrs. Harrity Present Mr. Oliver, President Present Dr. Hrevnack Present Dr. Linda A. Madison, Superintendent Mrs. Loree, Business Administrator/Board Secretary C. Flag Salute 1 Middlesex Public Schools – High School Media Center BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES July 17, 2017 7:00 PM II. PRESENTATIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Presentations Referendum Update Financial Information Lisa Gorab, Bond Counsel Attorney, Wilentz, Goldman and Spitzer Ms. Gorab presented the proposed tax impact for the referendum. A copy of the analysis is attached to the minutes. (Attachment A) Infomercials & Updates to the District Website Referendum Page Town Hall Meetings Scheduled to present Referendum Information Tri-OP Agreement Athletics Athletic Director Michael O’Donnell reported to the Board about an opportunity for student to compete in ice hockey in a tri-cooperative with Bernards and Somerville High Schools. There would be no cost to the District. Board Self-Evaluation Discussion Mary Ann Friedman, NJSBA Representative, reviewed the results of the Board of Education’s self- evaluation. The summary document is included in the minutes of this meeting as an attachment. (Attachment B) B. Announcements Board of Education President: Mr. Oliver announced that Board Member, Ms. Keyes wrote a letter of resignation to the Board. Ms. Keyes asked that Mrs. Harrity read her letter in her absence. Motion to accept the resignation of Mr. Keyes. Motion: Dr. Hrevnack Second: Ms. Townsend Motion Carried: Mrs. Bensinger Yes Ms. Keyes Absent Mrs. DiNizio, Vice President Yes Mrs. Schueler Yes Mr. Giovanni Yes Ms. Townsend Yes Mrs.Harrity Yes Mr. Oliver, President Yes Dr. Hrevnack Yes Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Madison announced programs that are going on this summer, Camp Hablo Engles and Summer Learning Academy. Business Administrator, Mrs. Loree reported on the construction projects: The Gorman Gymnasium is painted and the floor refinishing will start tomorrow. The High School Guidance Office flooring is completed. The High School Principal’s Office is waiting for flooring. 2 Middlesex Public Schools – High School Media Center BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES July 17, 2017 7:00 PM C. Motion to Approve Board Meeting Minutes Regular Public Meeting June 26, 2017 Executive Session June 26, 2017 Motion: Mrs. DiNizio Second: Mrs. Schueler Motion Carried: Mrs. Bensinger Abstain Ms.Keyes Absent Mrs. DiNizio, Vice President Yes Mrs. Schueler Yes Mr. Giovanni Yes Ms.Townsend Abstain Mrs.Harrity Yes Mr. Oliver, President Yes Dr. Hrevnack Yes III. COMMUNICATION FROM THE PUBLIC Board President, Mr. Oliver opens the public comment portion of the meeting. “Comments at this time are limited to agenda items only. Please come to the podium and put your name, address, email address, and subject of comment into the record book and direct your comments/questions to the Board President. You may speak on two separate topics for up to 3 minutes each.” Name: Dominique Noel Address: Comment: Commented on an idea for a program for the Board to consider regarding current students loan debt crisis. Board President, Mr. Oliver closes the meeting to public comments IV. PERSONNEL A. Report of the Personnel Committee Chair – Monica Townsend B. Resolution for approval on July 17, 2017 as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools: 1. Approve the attached Personnel Schedules: Appointments Contractual – Certificated Staff Schedule A Appointments Contractual – Non Certificated Staff Schedule B N/A Hourly Employees Schedule C N/A Substitutes Schedule D N/A Extra Contracts / Stipends Schedule E Leaves of Absence Schedule F N/A End of Service Schedule G Staff Transfers Schedule H N/A 3 Middlesex Public Schools – High School Media Center BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES July 17, 2017 7:00 PM Salary Adjustments Schedule I Academic Stipends Schedule J Middlesex Community School Appointments Schedule K 2. ABOLISH / CREATION OF POSITIONS WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Schools has recommended both the Abolishment and Creation of positions because of changes in the district; and WHEREAS, the Middlesex Board of Education agrees with the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following positions shall be Abolished/Created as set for the 2017 – 2018 school year: ABOLISH: Abolish one (1) English Language Arts position at Von E. Mauger Upper School. Motion: Ms. Townsend Second: Mrs. DiNizio Motion Carried: Mrs. Bensinger Yes Ms.Keyes Absent Mrs. DiNizio, Vice President Yes Mrs. Schueler Yes Mr. Giovanni Yes Ms.Townsend Yes Mrs.Harrity Yes Mr. Oliver, President Yes Dr. Hrevnack Yes V. EDUCATION A. Report of the Education Committee Chair – Linda Harrity Mrs. Harrity reported the next meeting is scheduled for August 14th at 6:30 PM. B. Resolutions for approval on July 17, 2017 as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools: 1. Approve the attached Education Schedules: Home Instruction Schedule A N/A Tuition Out of District Placement Schedule B Tuition Students Received Schedule C N/A Curriculum Approval Schedule D N/A Textbook / Programs / Resources Approval Schedule E N/A Professional Development Schedule F N/A Student Teacher Placement / Internships Schedule G N/A Fire & Emergency Drills / Suspensions Schedule H Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying Report Schedule I 4 Middlesex Public Schools – High School Media Center BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES July 17, 2017 7:00 PM 2. Approve the Travel and Related Expenses schedule for various district staff to attend conferences and workshops for the 2017-18 school year. (Attachment) 3. Approve Field Trips/Class Trips for the 2017-18 school year. (Attachment) 4. Approve the 2017 – 2018 “Hand Over Hand” service contract for applied behavior analysis and other related services, rates are as follows: BCBA Supervision in-home and school $135/hour Indirect BCBA $ 95/hour 5. Approve the New Jersey Department of Human Services Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired state contract to provide Level 1 services at a rate of $1,900 for students #1715061 and #2230339 effective September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. (Budget #11-000- 216-320) 6. Approve the submission of the 2017 – 2018 IDEA Grant application as follows: Basic $490,874 Preschool $ 11,994 7. Approve $9,370 (17%) of Kristin Avalone’s salary to be charged to the 2017 – 2018 Preschool IDEA Grant application. 8. Approve the Statement of Assurance of BOE adopted policies and procedures needed to be incompliance with IDEA part B and N.J.A.C. 6A:14-1.1(b). 9. Approve the NJDOE Age Range Waiver for Von E. Mauger Middle School self-contained Autistic Program in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:14-4.10. 10. Approve the 2017 – 2018 School Improvement Panels (ScIP) as part of the NJ Educator Evaluation System for each school building as follows: MHS: A. Guzman, E. Gomez, G. Brenner, S. Walsh VEM: J. Sirna, R. Regan, M. Hayes, K. Vernaci HZ: R. Gianchiglia, S. Ivans, S. Blarr, K. Avallone PR: R. Christofferson, K. Diskin, L. Kimmick, C. Vivino WG: R. Rampolla, J. Powers, M. Kelly, L. Prinzivalli, L. Sillib, 11. Approve the 2017 – 2018 District Evaluation Advisory Committee (DEAC) as follows: Dr.