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Milltown School District
Milltown, NJ 08850
COMBINED SESSION MEETING AGENDA
Date: Monday, August 31, 2015
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Joyce Kilmer – Media Center
I. CONVENE MEETING – PUBLIC PORTION
A. Meeting Convened in Media Center – Time:
B. Flag Salute
C. Read: Open Public Meeting Act Notice
D. Read: Mission Statement: The Milltown School District, in collaboration with family and community, is committed to academic
excellence for all students. We aspire to develop confident, lifelong learners who will succeed in a
diverse and changing world.
We pledge equal access to a learning environment for all students and employees that supports diversity
and equality regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or
disability.
E. Roll Call of Board Members:
Roll Call – Board Members: JoAnne Demetrio, William Gardner, James Lloyd, Trina Mehr, Dawn Milburn, Carl Schneider,
Felipe Zambrana, Jr., Philip Paladino-V.P., Bill Petscavage-Pres.
Others Present: Dr. Stephanie Brown-Supt., Ms. Norma Tursi-BA
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion By: Seconded By:
Minutes – Roll Call Yes:
JoAnne Demetrio, William Gardner, James Lloyd, Trina Mehr, Dawn Milburn, Carl Schneider,
Felipe Zambrana, Jr., Philip Paladino-V.P., Bill Petscavage-Pres.
Minutes – Roll Call No:
JoAnne Demetrio, William Gardner, James Lloyd, Trina Mehr, Dawn Milburn, Carl Schneider,
Felipe Zambrana, Jr., Philip Paladino-V.P., Bill Petscavage-Pres.
Carried by a roll call vote of Yes, No, Abstentions
July 20, 2015 Combined Session
July 20, 2015 Executive Session
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III. RECOGNITION
Thank you to the Milltown Police Department and the VFW for
providing backpacks and school supplies to Milltown Families
IV. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A. SBA’s Report
October Convention
Audit
Building Projects
Liquid Church
B. Superintendent’s Report
Summer Technology Update
Private School Route
Board Seat Vacancies
V. A. Liaison Reports:
Philip Paladino: Legislation
Jim Lloyd: Mayor and Town Council
Bill Petscavage: Middlesex Regional Education Services Commission
JoAnne Demetrio: Milltown Education Foundation
Trina Mehr: Milltown Parent/Teacher Association
Carl Schneider: National, New Jersey, and Middlesex County School
Boards Associations
Felipe Zambrana: Spotswood Public Schools’ Board of Education
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B. Committee Chairpersons’ Reports:
Curriculum and Instruction
Dawn Milburn, Chairperson
Finance and Facilities
Felipe Zambrana, Chairperson
Grants & HIB
Carl Schneider, Chairperson
Negotiations
Bill Gardner, Chairperson
Personnel and Management
JoAnne Demetrio, Chairperson
Public/Professional Relations & Strategic Planning
Trina Mehr, Chairperson
Technology
Philip Paladino, Chairperson
VI. FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION – Specific to Pending Motions.
Citizen’s Name:
Citizen’s Address:
Citizen’s Comments:
VII. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS:
The resolutions and motions, which follow, have been reviewed and recommended by the
Superintendent of Schools, for approval by the Milltown Board of Education.
A. Curriculum and Instruction
Dawn Milburn, Chairperson
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Chairperson’s Statement: “Recommend the Motions and Resolutions as outlined in
Curriculum and Instruction, Numbers 1 through ”
Motion By: Seconded By:
Discussion
1. …Approve the following Curriculum Guides and Instructional Texts for the 2015-2016
school year:
A. CURRICULUM GUIDES:
Subject Grade BOE
Approval Standards
2014-2015
2015-2016
2016-2017
2017-2018
2018-2019
2019-2020
MATHEMATICS
K-5 8/19/14 CCSS 2011 AI I E R AI I
6-8 8/19/14 NJCCCS 2004 AI
R 6H&8 AI E R AI I
LANGUAGE ARTS K-8 8/19/14 CCSS 2011 R 6-8 AI6-8
IK-5 E R AI I
SCIENCE
K-5 6/9/15 NJCCCS 2014
NGSS 2012 R AI I I E R
6-8 8/19/14 NGSS 2014 AI I I E R AI
SOCIAL STUDIES K-8 8/31/15 NJCCCS 2014 R AI I I E R
TECHNOLOGY K-8 8/31/15 NJCCCS 2014 R AI I I E R
ART K-8 6/9/15 NJCCCS 2014 R AI I E R AI
MUSIC K-8 8/31/15 NJCCCS 2014 R AI I E R AI
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
K-8 8/31/15 NJCCCS 2014 R AI I E R AI
WORLD LANGUAGE K-8 8/21/12 9/21/15 pending
NJCCCS 2009 NJCCCS 2014 pending
R AI I E R AI
21st CENTURY SKILLS 8 8/24/10 9/21/15 pending
NJCCCS 2009 NJCCCS 2014 pending R AI I E R AI
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GIFTED & TALENTED 1-8 8/20/13 NJCCCS 2009
CCSS 2011 E R AI I I E
PRESCHOOL PreK 4/29/14 NJCCCS 2009 E R AI I I E
SPEECH K-8 3/12/13 CCSS 2011 I I E R AI I
ESL K-8 6/4/13 CCSS 2011
WIDA 2007 I I E R AI I
LIBRARY MEDIA K-8 6/4/13 CCSS 2011
AASL 2007 I I E R AI I
A=Board Approval I=Implement E = Evaluate R=Revise
B. INSTRUCTIONAL TEXTS AND MATERIALS:
Subject
Gr.
Publisher
Date
Series Title/Description
Art
1-6
K-6
8
7-8
Davis
Davis
Davis
Davis
1998
1985
1988
1994
Adventures in Art
Discover Art (Teachers reference)
Discovering Art History
Images & Ideas
Career Readiness
Elective Course
7-8
7-8
G-W Publishing
Hobsons
2014
2014
Discovering Careers
Naviance
Enrichment
K-3
1-2
Pieces of Learning
Evan-Moor
1997
2001
Primary Education Thinking Skills (P.E.T.S.)
Hands-On Thinking Activities
ESL K-8
K-8
6-8
Harcourt
Addison-Wesley
Pearson-Alta
2005
1996
2004
Moving Into English
Amazing English!
Shining Star series
Gifted & Talented
4
5
6
7-8
DaleSeymour
Dandy Lion
Good Apple
Prentice Hall
1989
1992
1988
1994
Thinker’s Toolbox
The Great Chocolate Caper
Every Day Law for Young Citizens
Bronze (Gr 7) Silver (Gr 8)
Health & Family Life
Supplemental
4-8
5
5
6
7
7
7
MacMillan/McGraw Hill
Glencoe McGraw Hill
Meeks Heit Publishing
McGraw Hill
McGraw Hill
Glencoe McGraw Hill
Holt, Rinehart & Winston
2002
1994
2000
1999
1999
1994
2007
Totally Awesome Health
Your Body Book
Your Body Book
Health
Health
Health – a Guide to Wellness
Human Body Systems & Health
Language Arts
Supplemental
K-5
6-8
PreK-1
2-3
K-3
3
4-5
6-8
6-8
6
7
6-8
6
6-8
7-8
6
Houghton Mifflin
Pearson
Edmentum
Heinemann
Handwriting Without Tears
Vocabulary-Spelling City
Sadlier
Sadlier
Zaner-Bloser
Glencoe/McGraw Hill
Glencoe/McGraw Hill
Steck-Vaughn
Benchmark Education
Triumph Learning
Scholastic Education
Time for Kids
2014
2010
2014
2011
2014
2014
2008
2012
2008
1998
1994
2008
2012
2014
2014
2014
Journeys
Prentice Hall Literacy
Reading Eggs
Leveled Literacy Intervention
Handwriting Without Tears
Spelling City
Grammar Workshop
Vocabulary Workshop
Strategies for Writers
Jamestown: Best Short Stories Introductory Level
Jamestown: Best Short Stories Middle Level
Strategies for Success in Writing
Benchmark Writers Workshop
BuckleDown CCSS
SCOPE magazine
Time for Kids
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Language Arts
SpEd & Basic Skills
in addition to above
K-1
4-8
Wilson Reading Program
Houghton Mifflin
2002
2001
Fundations
Houghton Mifflin English
Mathematics
Supplemental
K-5
6
7 +6
Hon
8
6 Hon
7 Hon
8 Hon
8 Hon
8 Hon
3-8
6 Hon
7
3-5
4
Pearson/Scott Foresman
Holt, McDougal
Holt, McDougal
Houghton-Mifflin
Holt, McDougal
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
Peoples Education
Peoples Education
Pearson
Holt, McDougal
ALEKS
Houghton-Mifflin
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2015
2008
2014
2014
enVision Math Common Core
Holt Mathematics Common Core
Holt Mathematics Common Core
Algebra 1 Common Core
Holt Mathematics Common Core gr. 6 and 7
Glencoe Math Accelerated 7
Glencoe Algebra I
Math Accelerated Interactive Study Guide
Algebra I
Measuring Up CCSS
Realize Digits
Holt PreAlgebra
QuickTables
On-Core Mathematics
Mathematics
SpEd
in addition to above
K-3
K-3
6-8
Innovative Learning
Scott Foresman
Scott Foresman
1998
2002
2002
Touch Math
Math
Middle School Math 1, 2, 4
Music – General PK-1
2-6
7-8
Silver Burdett/Pearson
/Scott Foresman
Silver Burdett & Ginn
Silver Burdett
2005
1998
1988
Making Music
Music Connection
World of Music
Music – Instrumental 4-8 Kjos 1991 Standard of Excellence Instrumental Books
Physical Education K-3 Great Activities 1994 The Best of Great Activities
Reading
SpEd
in addition to gen ed.
K-3
7-8
Edmark
Scholastic
1992
1996
Edmark Reading Program
Scholastic Scope Literature
Science K-5
6-8
Pearson
Pearson
2008
2011
Scott Foresman Science
Interactive Science
Social Studies
K
1
2
3
3
4
5
6
6
7
8
8
Silver Burdett Ginn
Nystrom
Nystrom
Nystrom
Houghton Mifflin
Scott Foresman
Scott Foresman
Glencoe/McGraw Hill
Nystrom
Glencoe/McGraw Hill
Glencoe/McGraw Hill
Glencoe/McGraw Hill
1996
2005
2005
2005
2012
2011
2008
2008
2009
2009
2010
2010
Kindergarten Place
Neighborhoods Near & Far: Block Buddy Atlas
Communities Here and There: Nystronaut Atlas
People & Places Everywhere: Map Champ Atlas
Our Communities
New Jersey
The United States: Gold Edition
Journey Across Time: The Early Ages
Mapping World History
The American Journey: The Early Years
Civics Today- Citizenship Economics and You
Exploring Our World
Technology 5-8
5-8
Glencoe/McGraw Hill
Glencoe/McGraw Hill
2009
2009
MS Office 2007
MS Power Point 2007
World Languages
8
7
6
5
4
K-3
Holt-McDougal
Holt-McDougal
Cambridge University Press
Pearson
Pearson
Wright Group/McGraw-Hill
2013
2013
2016
2014
2014
2005
Avancemos 1B
Avancemos 1A
Mundo Real
Realidades 1B
Realidades 1A
Viva el español
Study Skills
Elective Courses
6
7/8
7/8
7/8
Grand Lighthouse Pub.
Channing Bete
Channing Bete
Channing Bete
2006
2011
2011
2011
SOAR Study Skills
Effective Note Taking Skills
Studying for Success
What’s Up Study Skills
STEM
Elective Course
8 Pitsco 2015 Middle School STEM Modules
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2. …Approve out-of-district placement and additional services for the following students for
the 2015-2016 school year compliance with each child’s IEP. Please Note: All Tuition costs
are approximate.
Student # Placement Tuition
9 East Brunswick Public Schools – Churchill $31,182.51
14 New Road School of Somerset $45,145.80
32 Collier School $52,200.00
40 The Center School $55,427.40
President’s Statement: “Move to accept the Motions and Resolutions as outlined in
Finance and Facilities, Numbers 1 through .”
Curriculum and Instruction – Roll Call Yes:
JoAnne Demetrio, William Gardner, James Lloyd, Trina Mehr, Dawn Milburn, Carl Schneider,
Felipe Zambrana, Jr., Philip Paladino-V.P., Bill Petscavage-Pres.
Curriculum and Instruction – Roll Call No:
JoAnne Demetrio, William Gardner, James Lloyd, Trina Mehr, Dawn Milburn, Carl Schneider,
Felipe Zambrana, Jr., Philip Paladino-V.P., Bill Petscavage-Pres.
Carried by a roll call vote of Yes, No, Abstentions
B. Finance and Facilities
Felipe Zambrana, Chairperson
Chairperson’s Statement: “Recommend the Motions and Resolutions as outlined in
Finance and Facilities, Numbers 1 through ”
Motion By: Seconded By:
Discussion
1. …Approve the payment of the items on the Accounts Payable Bill Lists dated
July 31, and August 31, 2015.
2. …Approve the Payroll Bill Lists dated July 30, August 15, and August 30, 2015.
3. …Approve the acceptance of Board Secretary’s and Treasurer’s reports for June, 2015.
4. …Approve transfers.
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5. …Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)3, I, Norma Tursi, Business Administrator, certify that
as of June 30, 2015, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments
(contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the district Board of
Education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.1 and 18A:22-8.2, and N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a).
6. …Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)4, we certify that as of June 30, 2015, after review of
the Secretary’s monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with
the appropriate district officials, to the best of our knowledge, no major account or fund has
been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11 (b) and that sufficient funds are
available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
7. …Approve consultants for educational services during the 2015-2016 school year.
a) Dr. Paul Rodriguez Rust – Spectrum Diversity approx. $1,200
b) Colleen Kelly-Rayner – CKR Retreats approx. $400
c) Cyndi Castello-Bratteson – Rutgers Center for Literacy approx. $3,600
d) Heather Kuhns – Pearson approx. $800
8. ...Acknowledge the Fire Drill Report from Parkview School for July and August, 2015.
Date Time of Day Length of Time
Minutes Seconds
7/23/15 12:23PM 2 37
8/05/15 10:10AM 3 32
9. …Approve change order #001 Building Systems Upgrade at Joyce Kilmer School,
Midcoast Mechanical, Inc. for the Installation of a Roof Drain not to exceed $8,243.00.
10. …Approve transportation costs for the following out of district students for the 2015-2016
School Year. Please Note: All costs are approximate due to the fact that the actual cost
varies dependent on the number of students taking the bus.
Student# Placement Transportation
Cost
11,14,29 New Road, Somerset $129.54/day
3 Piscataway Regional
Day School
$ 57.40/day
34 Children’s Institute $195.36/day
9 Churchill Junior High School $ 55.12/day
22, 24,40 The Center School $192.78/day
32 Collier High School $107.10/day
8,16,25 Academy Learning Center $244.19/day Shared Time Students Woodbridge Vo-Tech $167.44/day
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11. …Approve transportation costs for the 2015-2016 School Year as follows.
Route School Annual Cost
5242 Academy of Science, Math & Engineering $23,320.80
MISR1 Spotswood High School $34,344.00
MISR2 Spotswood High School $30,769.20
MIJB3 Spotswood High School $38,385.00
MILL8 Spotswood High School $27,547.20
MILL9 Spotswood High School $27,518.40
MISA4 Spotswood High School $38,345.40
M430 Spotswood High School – Late Bus $ 9,684.00
President’s Statement: “Move to accept the Motions and Resolutions as outlined in
Finance and Facilities, Numbers 1 through .”
Finance and Facilities – Roll Call Yes:
JoAnne Demetrio, William Gardner, James Lloyd, Trina Mehr, Dawn Milburn, Carl Schneider,
Felipe Zambrana, Jr., Philip Paladino-V.P., Bill Petscavage-Pres.
Finance and Facilities – Roll Call No:
JoAnne Demetrio, William Gardner, James Lloyd, Trina Mehr, Dawn Milburn, Carl Schneider,
Felipe Zambrana, Jr., Philip Paladino-V.P., Bill Petscavage-Pres.
Carried by a roll call vote of Yes, No, Abstentions
C. Personnel and Management
JoAnne Demetrio, Chairperson
Chairperson’s Statement: “Recommend the Motions and Resolutions as outlined in
Personnel and Management, Numbers 1 through ”
Motion By: Seconded By:
Discussion
1. …Approve the following and previously approved individuals to serve in a substitute
capacity for positions of Custodian, Lunch/Playground Aide, Nurse, or Secretary:
a) Tami Smith
b) Jennifer Varick
c) Tom Wodeshick
2. …Approve the per diem rates for district substitutes as follows. (Current employees acting
in a substitute capacity will be paid at their regular rate.):
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a) Certified Teacher $90/day (based on 6 hour day)
b) County Certified Teacher $80/day (based on 6 hour day)
c) Nurses $130/day (based on 6 hour day)
d) Custodial $11.00/hour without boiler license
$12.00/hour with boiler license
e) Lunch Aides $10.00/hour
f) Secretarial $11.00/hour
3. …Approve Denise McCarthy as a Library Aide substitute to supervise Library Club as
needed. Compensation at regular employee per diem rate.
4. …Approve Tracy Hanzes, Paraprofessional-Year 1 and .11 Part-time Teacher Step A-BA,
effective September 1, 2015.
5. …Approve the following staff hiring according to terms of salary statement. Name Position Step Effective Date
Sterling, Kyle Instructional Aide 1 9/1/2015
Sansone, Mary Preschool Teacher A-BA 9/1/2015
6. …Accept resignations from the following staff. Best wishes are extended from the Milltown
school family.
Staff Member Position School Effective Date
Geniton, Heather Preschool Teacher Parkview 8/15/2015
Swentko, Teresa Instructional Aide Parkview 8/25/2015
7. …Approve all 2015-2016 teachers and other staff members for administratively preapproved
meetings and other sessions beyond their contracted day. Compensation in accordance with
the 2015-2018 Negotiated Agreement at the in-service rate of $28/hour.
8. …Approve summer work for the Child Study Team Members and Speech/Language
Specialists.
Service Rate Paid
Attendance at Evaluation Planning Meetings;
Eligibility Meetings; and/or IEP Meetings;
Placement Facilitation; Case Management
(CST/Related Service Providers)
$28 per hour
9. …Approve the following staff member as a mentor. Mentor stipend will be paid according
to the district procedure.
a) Michelle Pierson mentoring William Zahorchak - $550
b) Jill Maiorano mentoring Mariel Jackson - Modified schedule $185
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10. …Approve the appointment of the following persons as coaches, advisors, club facilitators,
etc. for stipend positions over and above contract salary for the 2015-2016 school year as
indicated below. Stipends to be paid in accordance with the 2015-2018 Negotiated
Agreement; Schedule “B” Extra Curricular Activities and Schedule “C” Activity Guide.
Anti-Bullying Advisor (1 person/school) $45/hr; as needed basis D. Calvano Art Show – (1 person/school) $65 each/event JK-M. Rademacher/PV-F. Vicini Athletic Director (1) – JK $6,000 J. Barton Athletics:
Baseball (Boys’) Coach (1) – JK $2,147 Baseball (Boys’) Tryouts (2/event) – JK $55 each/event Baseball (Boys’) Chaperone (1/game) – JK $55/game
Basketball (Boys’) Coach (1) – JK $2,572 Basketball (Boys’) Time Keeper (1/home game) – JK $65/game Basketball (Boys’) Tryouts (2/event) – JK $55 each/event Basketball (Boys’) Chaperone (1/game) – JK $55/game
Basketball (Girls’) Coach (1) – JK $2,572 Basketball (Girls’) Time Keeper (1/home game) – JK $65/game Basketball (Girls’) Tryouts (2/event) – JK $55 each/event Basketball (Girls’) Chaperone (1/game) – JK $55/game
Cheerleading Coach (1 - can be split) – JK $2,147 Cheerleading Tryout Judges (2/event) – JK $55 each/event
Soccer (Boys’) Coach (1) – JK $2,147 Soccer (Boys’) Chaperone (1/game) – JK $55/game
Soccer (Girls’) Coach (1) – JK $2,147 Soccer (Girls’) Chaperone (1/game) – JK $55/game
Soccer (Girls’) Tryouts (2/event) – JK $55 each/event
Softball (Girls’) Coach (1) – JK $2,147 Softball (Girls’) Chaperone (1/game) – JK $55/game
Softball (Girls’) Tryouts (2/event) – JK $55 each/event
B. Torro J. Barton, R. Wrate K. Yackanin, T. Linck, D. Pepe, P. Lawless P. McSherry B. DeFalco R. Wrate, J. Barton, R. Wrate K. Yackanin, T. Linck, D. Pepe, P. Lawless, P. McSherry, L. Johnson
R. Snook R. Wrate, A. Hellerich L. Carasso, J. Barton, R. Wrate K. Yackanin, T. Linck, D. Pepe, P. Lawless, P. McSherry, L. Johnson, A. Hellerich D. McCarthy, M. Jackson D. Calvano, L. Carasso, M. Mate
J. Barton K. Yackanin, T. Linck, D. Pepe, P. Lawless, P. McSherry, A. Pento K. Yackanin, T. Linck, D. Pepe, P. Lawless, McSherry, J. Citro, A. Hellerich L. Carasso, J. Barton
M. Rademacher K .Yackanin, T. Linck, D. Pepe, P. Lawless, P. McSherry, A. Hellerich L. Carasso, R. Wrate
Before and After School Small Group Instruction: Band Rehearsal (1) – JK $45/hr 5 sessions/week Language Arts (4) – JK $45/hr
o Grades 5 – 8 2x/wk Planned Instruction Language Arts After School RtI (5) $45/hr
o Grades 1 – 5 3x/wk Planned Instruction Math After School RtI (5) $45/hr
o Grades 1 – 5 3x/wk Planned Instruction Language Arts Extended Day (2) – JK $45/hr
L. Hengeli All district teachers All district teachers All district teachers All district teachers
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o Grades 4 – 5 2x/wk Planned Instruction Math Extended Day (2) – JK $45/hr
o Grades 4 – 5 2x/wk Planned Instruction Student to Student Afterschool Program (1) – PV $45/hr
2 days/wk; not to exceed 20 wks January thru May Planned Instruction
Wilson Reading Instructor (1) $45/hr
All district teachers All district teachers
All Wilson Reading trained staff
Before and After School Tutoring: Language Arts Tutoring (4) – JK $33/hr
o Grades 5 – 8 2x/wk Non-planned Instruction Math Tutoring (4 ) – JK $33/hr
o Grades 5 – 8 2x/wk Non-planned Instruction
All district teachers All district teachers
Career Day Coordinator (1) – JK $850 A. Costanzo Career Day Assistant (1) – JK $450 S. Bottiglieri Central Detention (1) – JK 2x/week as needed $24/hr M. Eckert Chairperson: Department Chairperson (4) $936/person
6-8 Social Studies 6-8 Science 6-8 Math 6-8 Language Arts
L. Imparato T. Linck/M. Eckert S. McGowan M. Pierson
Chairperson: Grade Level Chairperson (6) $468/person
PreS/Kdg 1st 2nd
3rd 4th 5th
PreS/Kdg. – K. Melanaski 1st – P. Lawless 2nd – M. Scarduffa 3rd – A. Klinger 4th – J. Maiorano 5th – J. Citro
Chairperson: Professional Development Chairperson (1 person/school) $936/each
JK – M. Pierson PV – A. Klinger
Clubs: Art Club (1) – JK 2 sessions for 6 wks (1 hr/session)
$65/session Art Club (1) – PV 3 sessions for 5 wks (1 hr/session)
$65/session Choral Rehearsal Club (1) – JK $24/hr Homework Club (1 person/school) $24/hr
Library/Media Morning Club (1) – JK 5x/wk $24/hr Peer Tutoring Club (1) – JK $24/hr Tech Club (1) – JK $24/hr
M. Rademacher F. Vicini J. Pinnella JK- T. Linck, L. Imparato, M. Eckert, J. Citro PV- A. Klinger, L. Thomspon L. Imparato, S. Kosko, B. Wright, M. Eckert T. Linck K. Yackanin
Concerts (Night) $290/each: Band (1) Choral (1)
L. Hengeli J. Pinnella
Drop Off Loop (1 +Sub) – PV $11/day M. Bukoskey Early AM Entrance Sub (1) – JK $33 (7:40AM-8:25AM) T. Linck 8th Grade Advisor (1 – can be split) – JK $500/person J. Barton 8th Grade Banquet Chaperones (4) $78 each/event K. Yackanin, L. Kraus, D. Calvano,
P. McSherry, G. Jozefowicz
8th Grade Camp Mason Luggage Check-In (1) $24/hr J. Barton 8th Grade Camp Mason Overnight Chaperones (4) 2 nights/3 days - $558 each
L. Kraus, S. Kosko, M. Pierson
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8th Grade Promotion Chaperones (4) – JK $78/event K. Yackanin, L. Kraus, D. Calvano, P. McSherry, A. Hellerich
8th Grade Spotswood Mixer Events (4) – JK $78/event T. Linck, P. McSherry, G. Jozefowicz, A. Hellerich
Family Literacy (2) – JK $130/person per session - 5 sessions Grade 4 [Title I Funded]
M. Boylston, J. Maiorano
Family Math Stars (2) – JK $130/person per session - 5 sessions S. McGowan, S. Kosko, K. McCarthy Family Science (2) - PV $130/person per session - 5 sessions P. Lawless, L. Johnson Green School Advisor (1 person/school) $850/person JK-M. Eckert / PV-B. Wright Haunted River Walk Assistant (1) – JK $450 S. Bottiglieri I&RS Committee Members (4/school) $1,520/each L. Imparato, S. McGowan, M. Kivowitz,
K. McCarthy, G. Kotyuk, L. Carasso,
M. Michelsen, N. Fricke
Knight Life Publications (1) – JK [3 publications] $850 K. Yackanin
Library Committee (1 person/school + school librarian)
Quarterly meetings $39/hr – 1 hr/person per meeting
B. Wright, M. Scarduffa (PV)
Musical Play Director (1) – JK $2,775 E. Russinello Musical Play Assistant (1) – JK $1,425 K. Kirbos Music Concert Chaperones (2/performance)
JK 2x/year $78 each/event PV 2x/year $78 each/event
M. Boylston, K. Yackanin P. Lawless, K. Melanaski, A. Hellerich
NJHS Advisor (1) – JK $850 J. Malta NJHS Assistant (1) – JK $450 M. Maselli Phonics First (2) – PV 2x – 12 wk sessions, 3x/wk $45/hr P. Lawless, L. Johnson Play Audition Tryout Judges (2) – JK $55 each/event R. Wrate Play Chaperones (2/performance) – JK $78 each/event K. Yackanin, D. Pepe, L. Carasso, J. Citro,
M. Bukoskey, P. Lawless Science Fair Coordinator (1) – JK $850 T. Linck, M. Eckert Science Fair Assistant (1) – JK $450 L. Kraus Science Fair Chaperones (2) – JK $65/event K. Yackanin, M. Bukoskey, P. Lawless,
J. Citro ScIP & DEAC Chairperson (1) $1,404 M. Pierson ScIP Team (4: 2/PV – 2/JK) $936/team member [Up to 4 trainings] L. Carasso, A. Klinger, M. Pierson,
J. Maiorano School Store (1) – JK $850 T. Linck Student Council Advisor (1) – JK $1,400 M. Pierson Student Council Assistant (1) – JK $450 L. Beniaminson Variety Show Coordinator (1) – JK $1,400 I. Ostrov Variety Show Chaperones (3-4) – JK $78 each/event K. Yackanin, L. Kraus, D. Pepe, P. McSherry,
L. Carasso, J. Citro, L. Johnson, M. Bukoskey, P. Lawless,
Yearbook Advisor (1) – JK $2,050 K. Yackanin
11. …Approve all district staff to serve in a substitute capacity for all stipend positions upon
prior approval by the principal.
12. …Approve the following policies for 1st reading. Second reading and adoption expected
September 21, 2015.
a) Policy 2240 Research, Evaluation and Planning
b) Policy 3451 Petty Cash Funds
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c) Policy 4115 Supervision
d) Policy 4123 Aides and Paraprofessionals
e) Policy 4222 Non-Instructional Aides
f) Policy 5141.21 Administration of Medication
g) Policy 6145.1/6145.2 Intramural Competition; Interscholastic Competition
13. …Approve Kathy Sosnowski to work additional summer hours, not to exceed a total of 120
hours during July and August 2015.
14. …Approve Special Education Teachers for the following from June 23, 2015 and during the
months of July and August 2015. Rates and services listed below, not to exceed $200.
Services Rate Pay
Development of Goals and Objectives $85.00 Per Student/$42.50 if shared
15. …Approve the following teachers for attending summer workshops aligned with the district
professional development plan and state initiatives. Compensation in accordance with the
2015-2018 Negotiated Agreement at the in-service rate of $28/hour.
a) Teresa Podlaski
b) Ilona Molnar
c) Kristen Melanaski
d) Jaclyn Citro
President’s Statement: “Move to accept the Motions and Resolutions as outlined in
Personnel and Management, Numbers 1 through ”
Personnel and Management – Roll Call Yes:
JoAnne Demetrio, William Gardner, James Lloyd, Trina Mehr, Dawn Milburn, Carl Schneider,
Felipe Zambrana, Jr., Philip Paladino-V.P., Bill Petscavage-Pres. Personnel and Management – Roll Call No:
JoAnne Demetrio, William Gardner, James Lloyd, Trina Mehr, Dawn Milburn, Carl Schneider,
Felipe Zambrana, Jr., Philip Paladino-V.P., Bill Petscavage-Pres.
Carried by a roll call vote of Yes, No, Abstentions
D. Public Relations
Trina Mehr, Chairperson
Chairperson’s Statement: “Recommend the Motions and Resolutions as outlined in
Public Relations, Numbers 1 through ___”
Motion By: Seconded By:
Discussion
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1. …Approve Kyle Johns Eagle Scout project to develop a Whisper Phone to support reading
at Parkview School.
2. …Approve the following dates for the Joyce Kilmer 8th
Grade Haunted River Walk;
Friday/Saturday, October 23/24, 2015 and Friday/Saturday, October 30/31, 2015; rain dates
Sunday, October 25/November 1, 2015 if needed.
President’s Statement: “Move to accept the Motions and Resolutions as outlined in Public
Relations, Numbers 1 ”
Public Relations – Roll Call Yes:
JoAnne Demetrio, William Gardner, James Lloyd, Trina Mehr, Dawn Milburn, Carl Schneider,
Felipe Zambrana, Jr., Philip Paladino-V.P., Bill Petscavage-Pres.
Public Relations – Roll Call No:
JoAnne Demetrio, William Gardner, James Lloyd, Trina Mehr, Dawn Milburn, Carl Schneider,
Felipe Zambrana, Jr., Philip Paladino-V.P., Bill Petscavage-Pres.
Carried by a roll call vote of Yes, No, Abstentions
VIII. SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION – GENERAL
Citizen’s Name:
Citizen’s Address:
Citizen’s Comments:
IX. WRAP UP TOPICS
X. ADJOURNMENT
Moved By: ___________ Seconded By: ___________ Time: ___________
Respectfully submitted,
Dr. Stephanie Brown
Superintendent of Schools