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WINSLOW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Board of Education Meeting

Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Winslow Township Middle School Cafeteria

Agenda 7:00 p.m.

I. PUBLIC NOTICE of this meeting was given to all Board Members and Associates in notices dated 01/08/2015. It was advertised in the Courier Post, posted in all schools, the Administration Office, the Municipal Building, the Library, Bud Duble Center, Edgewood Acres, Elm Town and Winslow Township Post Offices.

II. MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission of the Winslow Township School District, a large diverse and growing community, is to educate all students to become independent, life-long learners, critical thinkers and caring and confident members of their community. The District, in partnership with the community, and in a climate of cooperation and mutual respect, will provide an academic environment which values excellence and diversity, encourages students to strive for personal excellence, and assists them in acquiring the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to contribute positively to a rapidly changing world.

III. ROLL CALL

Larry Blake Julie A. Peterson, Vice President Lorraine Dredden Cheryl Pitts, President

Paul A. Hilton LaVonyia B. Wilson-Mitchell H. Major Poteat, Ed.D., Superintendent

Carlos Vascos Tyra McCoy-Boyle, Business Admin./Board Secretary Gail P. Watkins Howard Long, Jr. Esq., Solicitor Hassan Wilcox

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. 2014-2015 DISTRICT GOALS

1. Student Achievement – Development of an Academic Plan to address:

a. Our Focus School – (Winslow Township Middle School) b. Meet targets established by the NJ DOE

c. Increase Math scores on Standardized Tests

d. Address 9th Grade Issues (Failure Rate; Attendance, etc.)

2. Creating a positive school environment conducive to teaching and learning:

a. Focus on building relationships among staff that will result in increased learning and more effective instruction

b. More emphasis on collaboration

3. Continue to market our strengths and achievements to all stakeholders to increase capacity

for greater parent/caregiver/community support:

a. Citizens Advisory Board

Winslow Township Board of Education Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Regular Board of Education Meeting

VI. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation – Mr. John Gaskill, Director of Transportation VII. CORRESPONDENCE Exhibit VII: 1

1. Township of Winslow – Mayor Wright VIII. MINUTES

Regular Meeting Wednesday, July 8, 2015 Open/Closed Sessions

On a motion made by _________, seconded by ___________, approval of Minutes is granted. Exceptions:________________________________________________ Roll Call:

________Mr. Blake ________Ms. Dredden ________Mr. Hilton ________Ms. Mitchell ________Mr. Vascos

________Ms. Watkins ________Mr. Wilcox ________Ms. Peterson ________Ms. Pitts

IX. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

X. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Time Limited)

The Winslow Township Board of Education highly values the input of citizens in making important decisions that affect the children of our community. We also believe in the rights of citizens to observe Board Meetings. To ensure that all of our citizens have the opportunity to attend School Board Meetings and offer comment, and to ensure that the Board can conduct the important business of the District, we ask that speakers follow the guidelines for making public comments.

Notation of Public Comments on Agenda Items – The Board President or Board Secretary will recognize those individuals in the audience who wish to make comment.

Please respect the following procedures:

1. All members of the public attending School Board Meetings must treat each other and the Board with respect. 2. State your full name and address. 3. Please limit your comments to five minutes. 4. Submit your questions to the Board of Education with your name, address and telephone number where you can be

contacted. Your questions will be answered within a reasonable time. 5. Individuals offering citizen comment are not permitted to make personal attacks on any District employee, Board

Member, other testifier or member of the public.

On a motion made by _________, seconded by ___________, approval of Public Comments is granted. Exceptions:________________________________________________ Voice Vote:

XI. ADJOURNMENT OF PUBLIC COMMENTS

On a motion made by _________, seconded by ___________, approval to adjourn Public Comments is granted. Exceptions:________________________________________________ Voice Vote:


XII. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

A. THE SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING ACTION ITEMS:

1. First Reading of Board Policies & Regulations None at this time.

2. Second Reading of Board Policies & Regulations None at this time.

3. Security/Fire Drill Reports None at this time. 4. Professional Development/Workshops & Conferences Exhibit XII A: 4 a. Approve Professional Development opportunities as presented in the

attached exhibit.

b. Approve Learning Tree Educational Consultants to conduct Dyslexia training workshops on September 2, 2015 at a rate of $600.00. To be paid from account 11-000-223-320-000-20

c. Approve EIRC to conduct Dyslexia Workshop sessions on September 2, 2015 at a rate of $1,200.00. To be paid from account 11-000-223-320-000-20 5. Field Trips (2015-2016) Exhibit XII A: 5

Approve Field Trips, for the 2015-2016 school year, as listed in the attached exhibit.

6. Tuition Students (2015-2016) Exhibit XII A: 6

Approve the placement of Tuition Students as listed in the attached exhibit. 7. Terminate Out-of-District Placements (2015-2016) None at this time. 8. Homeless Student(s) (2015-2016) None at this time. 9. Division of Child Protection & Permanency (DCP&P) None at this time. 10. Fundraiser(s) Exhibit XII A: 10

Approve the following fundraisers/school activities for the 2015-2016 school year: School No. 4

o Family Picnic/Car Show (09/15/15) – H.S.A. o KidStuff Coupon Booklet (Sept. 2015) – H.S.A. o Panera Bread Dine Out Night (09/28/15) – H.S.A. o Chick-Fil-A Dine Out Night (12/08/15) – H.S.A. o Holiday Shoppe (Dec. 2015) – H.S.A.


School No. 5 o Cherrydale Farms (Sept. 2015) – H.S.A. o Scholastic Book Fair (Oct. 2015 & Feb. 2016) – H.S.A. o SaveAround Coupon Booklet (Oct. 2015) – H.S.A. o Fall Fun Night (11/13/15) – H.S.A. o MyCoke Rewards (Entire School Year) – H.S.A. o Winslow Wear (Entire School Year) – H.S.A. o Campbell Soup Labels (Entire School Year) – H.S.A. o Box Tops for Education (Entire School Year) – H.S.A. o Smencils (Entire School Year) – H.S.A. o School Store (Entire School Year) – H.S.A.

WTHS

o Ashley Farms Pies and Cupcakes (Sept./Oct. 2015) – Concert Choir o Hadley Farms Cakes (Jan./Feb 2016) – Concert Choir o Car Wash (8/22/15) – Field Hockey o Car Wash (9/12/15) – Field Hockey

11. Affirmative Action Officers (2015-2016) Approve the following Affirmative Action Officers for the 2015-2016 school year:

Name Location

Dion M. Davis District

Karen Georgiadis School No. 1

Kerry Welding School No. 2

Kevin Hoffman School No. 3

Scott Ritter School No. 4

Marni Rabinowitz School No. 5

Rochelle Caldwell School No. 6

Coswaylo Riley Middle School

Lynn DiMartino High School

12. Educational Interpreter (2015-2016)

Approve the following Educational Interpreter for OOD student in 2015 ESY program:

Bankbridge Elementary School: Interpreters: Lisa Sleming, Marlene Peter, and Saundra Weiss Start date 7/13/15

Note: The cost of $1030.60 to be funded through 11-000-217-320-000-10


13. Out of District Students – IDEA Grant

Approve the below list of 2015-2016 Out of District students to be applied to the IDEA Grant Account No. 20-250-100-500-000-00: Date: 2015-2016 school year Cost as follows:

Funding Account number: 20-250-100-500-000-00

Student No. School Tuition ESY

1631 Archway 35,757.00 6,952.75

1632 Archway 35,757.00 6,952.75

1633 Archway 35,757.00 6,952.75

1634 Archway 35,757.00 6,952.75

1635 Archway 35,757.00 6,952.75 Chesilhurst

1636 Archway 35,757.00 6,952.75

1637 Archway 35,757.00 6,952.75

1638 Archway 35,757.00 6,952.75

1630 Kingsway 53,764.20 8,960.70

1629 Kingsway 53,764.20 8,960.70

1628 Kingsway- Secondary 38,169.00 6,361.50

1627 Kingsway- Secondary 38,169.00 6,361.50

1626 Pinelands 47,262.60 n/a

1625 Pinelands 47,262.60 n/a

1624 Pinelands 47,262.60 n/a

1623 YALE 60,980.40 10,163.40

1622 YALE 60,980.40 10,163.40

1621 YALE 48,553.20 8,092.20

1620 YALE 48,553.20 8,092.20

1619 Bancroft 52,806.60 9,387.84

1618 Bancroft 52,806.60 9,387.84

1617 Bancroft n/a 9,387.84

1616 Bancroft n/a 8,855.04


14. Educational Evaluations - Associated Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired

Approve the Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired to conduct educational evaluations for blind and visually impaired students for the 2015-2016 school year, at a cost of $500 per evaluation. Funding account number: 11-000-217-320-000-10

15. 2015-2016 Mentor Training

Approve Ms. Marlene Rubin as a Facilitator for Mentor Training, for the 2015-2016 school year, at a rate not to exceed $300 per training session.

16. 2015-2016 Senior Citizens Transportation Agreement

Approve the 2015-2016 Senior Citizens Transportation Agreement between the Township of Winslow and the Winslow Township School District to provide transportation to and from planned events organized by the Seniors.

17. School No. 3 – Super Kids Reading Program

Approve School No. 3 to pilot Super Kids Reading Program for grades Pre-K through Grade 2 for the 2015-2016 school year at no cost to the district.

18. School No. 4 – Annual Family Picnic

Approve School No. 4 to host our annual School No. 4 Family Picnic on Saturday, September 12, 2015, rain or shine. This event will include family activities sponsored by the Home and School Association including a DJ and car show.

19. School No. 4 – Reading Assist Institute Partnership

Approve School No. 4 to continue its partnership with the Reading Assist Institute (from September 2015 to June 2016) and the volunteers Rosie Hoffman and Deborah Lynam that have worked with our students with the RAPS program.

20. School No. 4 – Professional Development w/Rowan University

Approve School No. 4 to have Dr. Jane Bean-Folkes and/or Mr. Steve Hempel from Rowan University provide professional development sessions to staff on Writer’s Workshop (Lucy Calkins Units of Study); Guided Reading; and the Continuum for the 2015-2016 school year once or twice a month. Professional Development to be funded through the Title I Grant and/or the School #4 PD account.


21. Schools No. 5 & No. 6 – Band & Orchestra After School Program (2015-2016)

Approve the School No. 5 and School No. 6 Band and Orchestra After School Program, for the 2015-2016 school year, from October 7, 2015 – May 25, 2016 every Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on full days at School No. 6.

22. School No. 5 & No. 6 Band & Orchestra Concert Dates (2015-2016)

Approve the Upper Elementary Band/Orchestra Concert Dates for the 2015-2016 school year as follows:

Winter Concerts: January 25, 2016 – School No. 5 Assembly at 9:30 a.m. January 26, 2016 – School No. 6 Assembly at 9:30 a.m. January 26, 2016 – Night Concert – School No. 6 at 7:00 p.m.

Spring Concerts: May 23, 2016 – School No. 6 Assembly at 9:30 a.m. May 24, 2016 – School No. 5 Assembly at 9:30 a.m. May 24, 2016 – Night Concert – School No. 5 at 7:00 p.m.

23. WTMS – Male Mentoring Program

Approve a ten-week after school Male Mentoring Program for WTMS to run once weekly.

24. WTHS – STEM After School Club

Approve a STEM After School Club at WTHS for one day per week for the 2015-2016 school year.

25. WTHS – Freshman Parent Orientation

Approve the High School Freshman Parent Orientation for Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.

B. Principal’s Update None at this time.

On a motion made by _________, seconded by ___________, approval of Superintendent’s Report is granted. Exceptions:________________________________________________

Roll Call:




XIII. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY’S REPORT

A. REPORTS None at this time.

B. THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING ACTION ITEMS:

1. Line Item Transfers (Preliminary) Exhibit XIII B: 1

Approve the Line Item Transfers (Preliminary), for the month of June 2015, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8, as per the attached exhibit.

2. Board Secretary’s Report (Preliminary) Exhibit XIII B: 2

Approve the Board Secretary’s Report (Preliminary) in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of June 2015. The Board Secretary certifies that no line item account has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10 (c) 3 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

3. Reconciliation Report (Preliminary) Exhibit XIII B: 3

Approve the Reconciliation Report (Preliminary) in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of June 2015. The Reconciliation Report and Board Secretary’s Report are in agreement for the month of June 2015.

4. Board Secretary’s Certification (Preliminary)

The Board Secretary (Preliminary) in accordance with N.J.A.C 6A:23A-16.10 (c) 2 certifies that there are no changes in anticipated revenue amounts or revenue sources.

5. Boards’ Certification (Preliminary)

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10 (c) 4, the Winslow Township Board of Education certifies after review of the Secretary’s Monthly Financial Report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that to the best of the Boards’ knowledge, no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10 (b) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

6. Bill List Exhibit XIII B: 6

a. Approve the Vendor Bill List in the amount of $785,263.92 as per the attached exhibit.

b. Ratify the Manual Bill List in the amount of $3,469,235.51 as per the attached

exhibit.

7. Payroll None at this time.


8. New Jersey School Boards Association – Professional Development Professional Development/Board Members

WHEREAS, The Winslow Township Board of Education is required pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:11-12 to adopt policy and approve travel expenditures by district employees and board members using local, State, or Federal funds to ensure that travel is educationally necessary and fiscally prudent; and

WHEREAS, The Board of Education has determined that the training and informational programs sponsored by NJSBA and set forth below are directly related to and within the scope of board members’ duties; and,

WHEREAS, The Board of Education has determined that the training and informational programs sponsored by NJSBA and set forth below are directly related to and within the scope of the listed job title’s current responsibilities and the board’s professional development plan; and,

WHEREAS, The Board of Education has determined that participation in the NJSBA training and informational programs requires school district travel expenditures and that this travel is critical to the instructional needs of the district and/or furthers the efficient operation of the district; and,

WHEREAS, The Board of Education has determined that the school district travel expenditures to NJSBA programs are in compliance with State travel guidelines as established by the Department of the Treasury and within the guidelines established by the federal Office of Management and Budget; except as superseded by conflicting provision of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes; and,

WHEREAS, The Board of Education finds that a mileage reimbursement rate equal to that of the federal Internal Revenue Service mileage reimbursement rate of $.31 per mile is a reasonable rate; and,

WHEREAS, The Board of Education has determined that participation in the NJSBA training and informational programs are in compliance with the district policy on travel; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Board of Education hereby approves the attendance of the listed number of school board members and district employees at the listed NJSBA training and informational programs, and the costs of attendance including all registration fees, and statutorily authorized travel expenditures, provided that such expenditures are within the annual maximum travel expenditure amount; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That the Winslow Township Board of Education authorizes in advance, as required by statute, attendance at the following NJSBA training program and informational event:

Board Member Name Program Name Date Event Cost Larry Blake NJ School Boards Association October 27 – 29, 2015 $1,300 Lorraine Dredden Workshop 2015 in Atlantic City Paul A. Hilton LaVonyia B. Wilson-Mitchell Carlos Vascos Julie A. Peterson Cheryl Pitts Gail P. Watkins Hassan Wilcox Dr. H. Poteat Dr. D. Carcamo Tyra McCoy-Boyle Dion Davis Joanne Augustine Jack Mills


9. State Contract Vendors – 2015-2016 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACTS WITH CERTAIN APPROVED STATE

CONTRACT VENDORS FOR BOARDS OF EDUCATION PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 18:18A-10a

WHEREAS, the Winslow Township Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A”18A-10a and N.J.A.C. 5:34-7.29 (c) may by resolution and without advertising for bids, purchase any goods or services under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program for any State contracts entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of the Treasury; and WHEREAS, the Winslow Township Board of Education has the need on a timely basis to purchase goods or services utilizing State contracts; and WHEREAS, the Winslow Township Board of Education, intends to enter into contracts with the attached Referenced State Contract Vendors through this resolution and properly executed contracts, which shall be subject to all the conditions applicable to the current State contracts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, the Winslow Township Board of Education authorizes the Purchasing Agent to purchase certain goods or services from those approved New Jersey State Contract Vendors on the attached list for the 2015-2016 school year pursuant to all conditions of the individual State contracts; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Winslow Township Board of Education Business Administrator/ Board Secretary shall certify to the availability of sufficient funds prior to the expenditure of funds for such goods or services; and be it further RESOLVED, that the duration of the contracts between the Winslow Township Board of education and the Referenced State Contract Vendors shall be July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016. _____________ ___________________________________ Date Approved Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Referenced State Contract Vendors

Commodity/Service Vendor State Contract #

MAINT. & REPAIR FOR HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES (CLASS 5 OR HIGHER, OVER 15,000 LB GVWR)

GENERAL SPRING AND ALIGNMENT SERVICE A89283

H.A. DEHART & SON A89272

PAPER, FINE, VARIOUS AGENCIES RE-BID PAPER MART INC A81663

HEATING – FUEL #2 PEDRONI FUEL COMPANY A81391

PAINT AND RELATED SUPPLIES SHERWIN WILLIAMS COMPANY A82236

PARTS & REPAIRS FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT

LAWSON PRODUCTS INC A85850


10. Professional Development

Approve Ms. Gail Smith, Bookkeeper and Ms. Regina Chico, Accountant to attend the Workshop for Free and Reduced Lunch Certification on August 25, 2015 to at the Carnegie Library Center, Richard Stockton College of NJ. There is no cost to the District.

11. Professional Development

Approve Ms. Regina Chico, Accountant, and Ms. Tyra McCoy-Boyle, Business Administrator/Board Secretary, to attend the NJ Law and Ethics course on September 8, 2015 at Bowman & Company, LLP, Voorhees, NJ. The cost is $50.00 per person.

12. School Based Youth Program

Ratify the acceptance of the Summer Pregnancy Prevention Initiative One Time Funding for Fiscal Year 2016 from the Department of Children and Families to support a summer of 2015 Initiative program, Father Engagement, through the School Based Youth Program in the amount of $3,050.00.

13. Research-Based Teacher Practice Evaluation Framework Provider

a. Record the Request for Proposal responses for Research-Based Teacher

Practice Evaluation Framework Provider (for EE4NJ Program)

Vendor Amount

Teachscape, Inc. (Sole Responder) $56,543.00

b. Approve the award of a one year contract for a Research-Based Teacher

Practice Evaluation Framework Provider to Teachscape, Inc. Contract term is from July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016 with the option of four (4) one (1) year renewals, subject to available appropriations. The proposal was reviewed by an Evaluation Committee. The Evaluation Committee Recommendations Report was posted on the District website 48 hours prior to the award.

To be charged to 11-000-221-390

and further acknowledge the following statement:

I certify that there are sufficient funds available to purchase the services awarded. ________________________________ Tyra McCoy-Boyle


14. Resolution Increasing the Bid Threshold

WHEREAS, the Winslow Township School Business Administrator/Board Secretary possesses a qualified purchasing agent (QPA) certificate;

WHEREAS, the Governor, in consultation with the State Treasurer and pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3 (b), on July 1 , 2015 has increased the bid threshold amount for school districts with purchasing agents who possess qualified purchasing agent certificates, from $36,000 to $40,000;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Winslow Township School District, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3 (a) and N.J.A.C. 5:34-5.4, establishes and sets the bid threshold amount of $40,000 for the board of education, and further authorizes Tyra McCoy-Boyle to award contracts, in full accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3 (a), for those purchases that do not exceed in the aggregate of the newly established bid threshold amount.

15. Disposal of School Property Exhibit XIII B: 15

Approve the Disposal of School Property/Library & Textbooks per the attached exhibit.

Location Department Description

School No. 1 Dictionaries & Piano

Old / outdated Wooden

School No. 2 Main Office Desks & Chairs, floppy discs

School No. 3 Technology HP Scanner, Printer,5 Laptops 10+ yrs old

Middle School Technology Dell Desktop CPU - Inoperable

Administration Curriculum & Instruction

1 – HP Laser jet printer - Broken

16. Withdrawal from Capital Reserve

Approve the withdrawal of $18,500.00 from Capital Reserve to fund the additional local share of DOE project # 5820-040-14-1002: for the rehabilitation of courtyard drainage at School # 2. Funds to be transferred to the capital projects fund account #30-000-400-450.


17. Change Order - Courtyard Drainage Project School #2 – NJ State DOE Project #5820-040-13-2000

Approve Change Order #1 to Ranco Construction, Inc. in the amount of $18,500.00 to extend one (1) 12” HDPE pipe from the discharge basin, replacing two (2) 4” pipes.

Original Contract Amount $107,500.00 Change Order 18,500.00 New Contract Amount $126,000.00 To be charged to 30-000-400-450


I certify that there are sufficient funds available to purchase the services awarded. ________________________________ Tyra McCoy-Boyle

18. Cancellation of Prior Years’ Accounts Receivable

a. Approve the cancellation of prior years’ tuition receivable from the

Borough of Chesilhurst in the amount of $14,690.94 due to prior year adjustments and settlement.

b. Approve the cancellation of old outstanding receivables in the amount of

$2,045.65 in the General Fund. Amounts are uncollectable. 19. Shared Services Vendor

Ratify the Microsoft Agreement for 2015-2016 7in the amount $39,456.90 through Educational Information and Resource Center (EIRC) an approved Shared Services Vendor.

To be charged to 11-000-252-500 and further acknowledge the following statement:

I certify that there are sufficient funds available to purchase the items awarded.

_____________________ Tyra McCoy-Boyle


20. Shared Services Vendor

Ratify the Network Infrastructure Upgrade, Switch Project in the High Schools, School #6, Schools #5, School #2 and the Administration Office in the total amount $354,809.00 through Educational Information and Resource Center (EIRC) an approved Shared Services Vendor.

High School $226,517.00 School #6 47,340.00 School #5 39,670.00 School #2 25,727.00 Adm. Bldg 15,555.00 Total $354,809.00



_____________________ Tyra McCoy-Boyle


Ratify the District Wireless Expansion Project, installing 170 Rukus access points throughout District Schools and facilities in the amount $111,150.00 through Educational Information and Resource Center (EIRC) an approved Shared Services Vendor.



_____________________ Tyra McCoy-Boyle



Ratify the District Managed Firewall for 2015-2016 7in the amount $18,000.00 through Educational Information and Resource Center (EIRC) an approved Shared Services Vendor.



____________________ Tyra McCoy-Boyle


Approve the purchase of 300 Dell chrome books, licenses and 10 mobile computing carts in the amount $118,170.00 for student use through Educational Information and Resource Center (EIRC) an approved Shared Services Vendor.



_____________________ Tyra McCoy-Boyle

24. Purchase – Ed Data Vendor

Ratify the purchase of 6 heavy duty storage cabinets for School #4 in the amount of $3,532.98 from School Specialty, Inc. an Ed Data Vendor.

Items to be charged to 11-190-100-610


I certify that there are sufficient funds available to purchase the items awarded. _____________________ Tyra McCoy-Boyle


25. Purchase – Ed Data Vendor

Ratify the purchase of copy paper for School #5 in the amount of $7,947.90 from W.B. Mason an Ed Data Vendor. Bid #6912.

Items to be charged to 11-190-100-610 and further acknowledge the following statement:


_____________________ Tyra McCoy-Boyle

26. Regional Broadband Purchasing Cooperative

Ratify Comcast Business to provide wide area network and internet service to the District through the Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission (MRESC) wide area network and internet cooperative. Total monthly recurring charges are $11,398.24 for a 36 month term, subject to appropriations.

Items to be charged to 11-000-230-530 and further acknowledge the following statement:

I certify that there are sufficient funds available to purchase the items awarded. ____________________ Tyra McCoy-Boyle

27. New Jersey Schools Insurance Group (NJSIG) Exhibit XIII B: 27

Approve to renew membership with the NJSIG for the period beginning July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018 per the attached exhibits.

On a motion made by _________, seconded by ___________, approval of Business Administrator/ Board Secretary’s Report is granted. Exceptions:________________________________________________

Roll Call:




IV. PERSONNEL

1. Leaves of Absence

Approve the following Leaves of Absence request pursuant to documents filed in the Office of Human Resources:

Name Type of Leave From To Paid/Unpaid

A J. B. Medical 8/19/2015 9/8/2015

9/7/2015 9/30/2015

Paid Unpaid

B B. H. Medical 8/19/2015 9/10/2015

9/9/2015 9/30/2015

Paid Unpaid

2. Retirements Approve the following Retirements for the 2015/2016 school year:

Name Position Location Effective

A Fritsche, Joann Special Education Teacher School No. 6 9/1/2015

B Lubin, Joanne 2nd Grade Teacher School No. 2 7/1/2015

3. Resignations Approve the following Resignations for the 2015/2016 school year:

Name Position Location Effective

A Amiss, Casey Special Education Teacher Middle School 7/24/2015

B DiSantis, Natalie Art Teacher School No. 2 9/30/2015

C Garnier, Christine French Teacher High School 9/30/2015

D Laundra, Lori Bookkeeper/Payroll BOE Office 8/28/2015

E Malone, Tracey Preschool Teacher School No. 3 7/14/2015

F Robbins, Leah Mathematics Teacher High School 7/15/2015

G Sutton, Rhonda LDT-C Middle School 9/30/2015


4. 2015/2016 New Hires A. Approve the following New Hires for the 2015/2016 school year:

Name Location Position Salary Effective

A Baskerville, Shannara School No. 2 & No. 3

School Psychologist $56,325.00 MA+30 – Step 3

9/1/2015

B Conover, Emily School No. 2 Special Education Teacher

$52,325.00 BA – Step 3

9/1/2015

C Davis, Marissa School No. 3 Special Education Teacher

$51,725.00 BS – Step 1

9/1/2015

D Gilbert, Angela School No. 2 2nd Grade Teacher $52,925.00 BA – Step 5

9/1/2015

E Giulietti, Daniela School No. 4 Preschool Teacher $52,525.00 BA+15 – Step 1

9/1/2015

F Gregal, Ashley School No. 2 Preschool Disabled Teacher

$54,125.00 MA – Step 1

9/1/2015

G Gregory, Alexandra Middle School 8th Grade Math Teacher

$53,325.00 BA+30 – Step 1

9/1/2015

H Howard, Jerod School No. 2 3rd Grade Teacher $55,325.00 MA – Step 5

9/1/2015

I Miller, Melissa High School Math Teacher $67,750.00 BA+30 – Step 10

9/1/2015

J O’Connell, Patricia Middle School Special Education Teacher

$62,900.00 MA – Step 9

9/1/2015

K Rowe, Kristina (LOA) School No. 4 Preschool Disabled Teacher

Prorated $52,525.00 BA+15 – Step 1

9/1/2015- 12/31/2015

L Sampson, Jaleesa Middle School 8th Grade Math Teacher

$52,325.00 BS – Step 3

9/1/2015

M Schreiber, Kimberly School No. 4 Special Education Teacher

$53,425.00 BA+15 – Step 4

9/1/2015

N Stewart, Emily School No. 6 Special Education Teacher

$53,125.00 BA+15 – Step 3

9/1/2015

O Tilton, Tia Middle School Special Education Teacher

$54,525.00 BA+30 – Step 5

9/1/2015

B. Approve the following New Hire transfer for the 2015/2016 school year:

From To

Name Location Position Position Effective

A Griffin, Ayana MS 7th Grade Science 8th Grade Science 9/1/2015


C. Approve to rescind the following New Hire for the 2015/2016 school year:

Name Location Position Salary Effective

A Kasinskas, Kristina School No. 4 Speech Language Specialist

$51,125.00 MA – Step 1

7/28/2015

5. College Placements

Approve the following College Placements for the 2015/2016 school year:

College/

University

Student Experience Cooperating

Teacher

Sch Dates Subject

A Rowan

University

Baccari,

Vittoria

Field

Experience

Clark, Maria No. 1 Wednesdays (3hrs)

9/30/15-12/2/15

Elementary

B Rowan University

Bladwin,

Brittany

Field Experience

Clark, Maria No. 1 Wednesdays (3hrs)

9/30/15-12/2/15

Elementary

C Rowan University

Balmer,

Emma

Field Experience

Purdy, Teresa No. 1 Wednesdays (3hrs)

9/30/15-12/2/15

Elementary

D Rowan University

Burr,

Rebekah

Field Experience

Purdy, Teresa No. 1 Wednesdays (3hrs)

9/30/15-12/2/15

Elementary

E Rowan University

Canonica,

Megan

Field Experience

Wood, Carol No. 2 Wednesdays (3hrs)

9/30/15-12/2/15

Elementary

F Rowan University

Casey,

Harper

Field Experience

Wood, Carol No. 2 Wednesdays (3hrs)

9/30/15-12/2/15

Elementary

G

Rowan University

Contino,

Julia

Field Experience

Dougherty,

Jacqueline

No. 2 Wednesdays (3hrs)

9/30/15-12/2/15

Elementary

H Rowan University

Cummings,

Brianna

Field Experience

Dougherty,

Jacqueline


9/30/15-12/2/15

Elementary

I Rowan University

Dellaquilla,

Stephen

Field Experience

Neagle, Janice No. 2 Wednesdays (3hrs)

9/30/15-12/2/15

Elementary

J Rowan University

Fazio,

Alyssa

Field Experience

Neagle, Janice No. 2 Wednesdays (3hrs)

9/30/15-12/2/15

Elementary

K Rowan University

Garcia,

Jelanny

Field Experience

Veale, Kathy No. 6 Wednesdays (3hrs)

9/30/15-12/2/15

Elementary

L Rowan University

Geiger,

Tiffany

Field Experience

Veale, Kathy No. 6 Wednesdays (3hrs)

9/30/15-12/2/15

Elementary

M Rowan University

Gordon,

Elisabeth

Field Experience

Zuber, Dawn No. 5 Wednesdays (3hrs)

9/30/15-12/2/15

Elementary

N Rowan University

Greger,

Matthew

Field Experience

Zuber, Dawn No. 5 Wednesdays (3hrs)

9/30/15-12/2/15

Elementary

O Rowan University

Groff,

Jessica

Field Experience

Hehn, Debra No. 5 Wednesdays (3hrs)

9/30/15-12/2/15

Elementary

P Rowan University

Lutz, Peter Field Experience

Straub, Dori No. 5 Wednesdays (3hrs)

9/30/15-12/2/15

Elementary

Q Rowan University

Mann,

Kiara

Field Experience

Zahn, Abby No. 6 Wednesdays (3hrs)

9/30/15-12/2/15

Elementary


R Rowan University

Matias-Cruz,

Patricia

Field Experience

Zahn, Abby No. 6 Wednesdays (3hrs)

9/30/15-12/2/15

Elementary

S Rowan University

Miller,

Jacqueline

Field Experience

Fisher,

Christina


9/30/15-12/2/15

Elementary

T Rowan University

McGann,

Shannon

Field Experience

Straub, Dori No. 5 Wednesdays (3hrs)

9/30/15-12/2/15

Elementary

U Rowan University

Mulholland,

Susan

Field Experience

Fisher,

Christina


9/30/15-12/2/15

Elementary

V Rowan University

Paiotti,

Nicole

Field Experience

Chiumento,

Karen K.


9/30/15-12/2/15

Elementary

W Rowan University

Paz,

Kassandra

Field Experience

Chiumento,

Karen K.


9/30/15-12/2/15

Elementary

X Rowan University

Rivera,

Luis

Field Experience

Sandelier,

Marisa


9/30/15-12/2/15

Elementary

Y Rowan University

Scott,

Shanna

Field Experience

Sandelier,

Marisa


9/30/15-12/2/15

Elementary

Z Rowan University

Thelemaque

Jacqueline Field Experience

Broyles, Tina No. 5 Wednesdays (3hrs)

9/30/15-12/2/15

Elementary

aa Rowan University

Volz,

Michael

Field Experience

Alcoy-Clouser,

Tracy


9/30/15-12/2/15

Elementary

6. 2015/2016 Fall Coaches

a. Approve the following High School Fall Coaches for the 2015/2016 school year: (11-402- 100-100-402-08)

Fall Coach Fall Coach Position Stipend Step

A Lake, Jeffrey Assistant Football Coach $4,828.00 1 B Smith, Harold Assistant Football Coach $5,020.00 2 C Witter, Anthony Assistant Football Coach $4,828.00 1

b. Approve the following High School Volunteer Fall Coaches for the 2015/2016 school year:

Fall Coach Fall Coach Position

A Baker, Marcus Volunteer Assistant Football Coach B Nelson, William Volunteer Assistant Football Coach

c. Approve to rescind the following High School Fall Coach for the 2015/2016 school year:

Fall Coach Fall Coach Position Stipend

A Baals, Courtney Head Volleyball Coach $5,020.00


7. 2015/2016 Club/Activity Advisors

a. Approve the following 2015/2016 Middle School Club/Activity Advisor: (11-401-100-101-401-07)

Advisor Club/Activity Stipend Step

A Woods, Michelle SADD Co-Advisor $708.50 (a split) N/A

b. Approve to rescind the following 2015/2016 Middle School Club/Activity Advisors: (11-401-100-101-401-07)


A Amiss, Casey After School Dance Program (Head) $2,719.00 3 B Irvin, Tracy After School Dance Program (Assistant) $1,673.00 2

c. Approve to rescind the following 2015/2016 High School Club/Activity Advisor (11-401-100-101-401-08)


A Garnier, Christine Assistant Drama Director $3,910.00 3 B Garnier, Christine Anime (Asian American Club) Advisor (Volunteer) N/A N/A

8. 2015/2016 Support Substitutes Approve the following 2015/2016 Support Substitutes:

Name Support Substitute Position Rate

A Medina, Sheryl Substitute Bus Driver $18.00 per run B Robinson, Dina Substitute Bus Driver $18.00 per run

9. 2015 Title I Summer Extended School Year Program

Approve to ratify the following 2015 Title I Summer Extended School Year Program hours. The program will be held Monday-Thursday, July 1, 2015–July 31, 2015 at School No. 6. The program will be funded through the 2015/2016 NCLB Title I Grant: (20-239-100-100-040-00)

Position Hours Rate

A Head Teacher 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. $40.00 B Teacher 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. $40.00


10. 2015/2016 WINSOAR Program

Approve the following Administrator for the High School WINSOAR Program for the 2015/2016 school year from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., on an as needed basis: (11-140-100-101-160-08)

Name Subject Hourly Rate

A Shropshire, William Administrator $50.00

11. Employee Transfers a. Approve to ratify the following 2015/2016 Employee Transfer:

From To

Name Position Location Position Location Effective

A Kirby, Yvonne Confidential Secretary BOE Office

School Secretary School No. 5

7/21/2015

b. Approve the following 2015/2016 Employee Transfers:

From To

Name Position Location Position Location Effective

A Nichols, Barbara Special Ed Teacher School No. 6

Special Ed Teacher

High School

9/1/2015

B Summers, Lauren Special Ed Teacher School No. 4

3rd Grade Teacher

School No. 4

9/1/2015

12. 2015 Special Education Summer Extended School Year Program a. Approve to ratify the following 2015 Special Education Summer Extended School Year Program Staff for classroom set-up in June 2015, not to exceed 3 hours per member. (11-000-219-104-998-10) & (Nurse-11-000-213-100-999-10)

Name Position Rate

A Adams, Angela Special Education Teacher $39.00

B Ayres, Jacqueline Special Education Teacher $39.00

C Coley, Patricia Special Education Teacher $39.00

D Colombo, Melissa Speech Language Specialist $39.00

E Conley, Denise Special Education Teacher $39.00

F Davis, Tricia Special Education Teacher $39.00

G Densten, Dana Special Education Teacher $39.00

H DeShazior, Wanda Special Education Teacher $39.00

I Diggs, Carmen Special Education Teacher $39.00

J Dodd, Alison Special Education Teacher $39.00

K Fiala, James Special Education Teacher $39.00

L Hill, Sarah Head Teacher $39.00


M Kelly, Lori Head Teacher $39.00

N Kernaghan, Sabine Special Education Teacher $39.00

O Lee, Lauren Special Education Teacher $39.00

P McGlade, Staci Special Education Teacher $39.00

Q Miller, Michele Special Education Teacher $39.00

R Nathan, Susan Special Education Teacher $39.00

S Nichols, Barbara Special Education Teacher $39.00

T Pluta, Katharine Special Education Teacher $39.00

U Rankin, Kecia Special Education Teacher $39.00

V Sirois, Debbie Special Education Teacher $39.00

W Sutphen, MaryAnn Special Education Teacher $39.00

X Tirendi, Lindsey Special Education Teacher $39.00

Y Venere, Honore Special Education Teacher $39.00

Z Wolfram, Christy Special Education Teacher $39.00

AA Womelsdorf, Sarah Special Education Teacher $39.00

b. Approve to ratify the following 2015 Special Education Summer Extended School Year Program Staff to work, as needed, from July 2015 – September 2015, to assist with program services: (11-000-219-104-998-10)

Name Rate

A Fiala, James $40.00

B Hill, Sarah $40.00

C Lee, Lauren $40.00

D Moran, Denise $40.00

13. Evaluations and Case Management

Approve the following staff member to conduct evaluations and case management responsibilities, on an as needed basis, at her per diem hourly rate, not to exceed six (6) hours per day: (11-000-219-104-999-10)

Name Position

A Campbell, Tanesha Speech Language Specialist


14. 2015/2016 Announcer, Ticket Seller & Collector, Clock Operator

Approve the following employee to work as Announcer, Ticket Seller & Collector, Clock Operator for the 2015/2016 Fall/Winter Athletic seasons on an as needed basis, at the per game rate as listed: (11-402-100-100-402-08)

Fall/Winter Seasons

Position Per Game

Announcer $55.00

Ticket Seller $55.00

Ticket Collector $50.00

Clock Operator $50.00

Name Location

A Fletcher, Cynthia High School

15. High School Sixth Period Assignments

Approve the following High School Sixth Period Assignment for the 2015/2016 school year:

Name Subject Stipend

A Byrer, Rebekah Chemistry $7,766.00 B Garnier, Christine French Prorated

$7,766.00 C Hegeman, Nancy AP Biology $7,766.00 D Schweizer, Mark AP Physics $7,766.00 E Tagmire, Carolyn AP Environmental Science $7,766.00

16. School Counselors

Approve the following School Counselors to work during the week of August 24, 2015, on an as needed basis, at their per diem hourly rate, not to exceed six (6) hours per day:

Name Location

A Jacob, Joseph High School B Katkow, Loretta High School C Vignola, Linda High School D Weeks, Nancy High School E Weston, Monica High School

On a motion made by _________, seconded by ___________, approval of Personnel Report is granted. Exceptions:________________________________________________ Roll Call: ________Mr. Blake ________Ms. Dredden ________Mr. Hilton ________Ms. Mitchell ________Mr. Vascos



XV. ADDENDUM XVI. OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS ACT (OPRA) REQUESTS

1. The Winslow Board of Education responded to the following OPRA Request(s) between

July 2, 2015 and August 7, 2015:

Received Requested by Document Requested Approved Denied

1 Akinwale’ Collins, from Cleary, Alfieri, Giacobbe & Jacobs, LLC Law Firm

Most recent Teachers’ Contract(s) - Beginning from the 2014 school year.

1 0

1 Robert Nevitt, Winslow Township Education Association (WTEA) (Received June 19, 2015 – Extended Due Date 7.31.15)

1. Copies of all purchase orders, invoices, and receipts for all classroom furniture including but not limited to teachers’ desks, chairs, filing cabinets, bookcases, tables, cabinets/closets for School # 2 from July 1, 2011 to present. 2. Copies of all purchase orders, invoices, and receipts for all classroom furniture including but not limited to teachers’ desk, chairs, filing cabinets, bookcases, tables, cabinets/closets for entire school district from July 1, 2001 to present.

.5 .5 (Records

do not exist)

XVII. OLD BUSINESS

XVIII. NEW BUSINESS

XIX. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS XX. EXECUTIVE SESSION

WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.) requires all meetings of the Winslow Township Board of Education to be held in public, except as set forth in N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b) which provides for nine (9) types of matters that may lawfully be discussed in “Executive Session,” i.e. without the public being permitted to attend; and

WHEREAS, the Winslow Township Board of Education has determined that certain issues set forth below are permitted by N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b) to be discussed without the public in attendance shall be discussed during an Executive Session to be held on August 12, 2015 at __ p.m.; and

WHEREAS, the nine (9) exceptions to public meetings set forth in N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b) are listed below, and the items to be privately discussed that fall within such exceptions shall be identified and written, and after each exception is a space where additional information that will disclose as much information about the discussion as possible without undermining the purpose of the exception as follows:

“(1) Any matter which, by express provision of Federal law, State statute or rule of court shall be rendered confidential or excluded from public discussion.” The legal citation to the provision(s) at issue is:__________________________ and the nature of the matter, described as specifically as possible without undermining the need for confidentiality is

_________________________________________________________________________;


“(2) Any matter in which the release of information would impair a right to receive funds from the federal government.” The nature of the matter, described as specifically as possible without undermining the need for confidentiality is ________________________________________________________________________; “(3) Any material the disclosure of which constitutes an unwarranted invasion of individual privacy such as any records, data, reports, recommendations, or other personal material of any educational, training, social service, medical, health, custodial, child protection, rehabilitation, legal defense, welfare, housing, relocation, insurance and similar program or institution operated by a public body pertaining to any specific individual admitted to or served by such institution or program, including but not limited to information relative to the individual's personal and family circumstances, and any material pertaining to admission, discharge, treatment, progress or condition of any individual, unless the individual concerned (or, in the case of a minor or incompetent, his guardian) shall request in writing that the same be disclosed publicly.” The nature of the matter, described as specifically as possible without undermining the need for confidentiality is ________________________________________________________________________; “(4) Any collective bargaining agreement, or the terms and conditions of which are proposed for inclusion in any collective bargaining agreement, including the negotiation of terms and conditions with employees or representatives of employees of the public body” The collective bargaining contract(s) discussed are between the public body and______________________________________________;

“(5) Any matter involving the purchase lease or acquisition of real property with public funds, the setting of bank rates or investment of public funds where it could adversely affect the public interest if discussion of such matters were disclosed.” The nature of the matter, described as specifically as possible without undermining the need for confidentiality is _______________________________________________________;

“(6) Any tactics and techniques utilized in protecting the safety and property of the public provided that their disclosure could impair such protection. Any investigations of violations or possible violations of the law.” The nature of the matter, described as specifically as possible without undermining the need for confidentiality is____________________________________________________________________;

“(7) Any pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiation in which the public body is or may become a party. Any matters falling within the attorney-client privilege, to the extent that confidentiality is required in order for the attorney to exercise his ethical duties as a lawyer.” The parties to and docket numbers of each item of litigation and/or the parties to each contract discussed are ________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________and nature of the discussion, described as specifically as possible without undermining the need for confidentiality is______________________________________________________________________________________;

“(8) Any matter involving the employment, appointment, termination of employment, terms and conditions of employment, evaluation of the performance, promotion or disciplining of any specific prospective public officer or employee or current public officer or employee employed or appointed by the public body, unless all individual employees or appointees whose rights could be adversely affected request in writing that such matter or matters be discussed at a public meeting.” The employee(s) and/or title(s) and nature of the discussion, described as specifically as possible without undermining the need for confidentiality are:

_______________________________________________________________________________________;

“(9) Any deliberation of a public body occurring after a public hearing that may result in the imposition of a specific civil penalty upon the responding party or the suspension or loss of a license or permit belonging to the responding party as a result of an act of omission for which the responding party bears responsibility.” The nature of the matter, described as specifically as possible without undermining the need for confidentiality is ________________________________________________________________________;


WHEREAS, the length of the Executive Session is estimated to be ________ minutes after which the public meeting shall (circle one) reconvene and immediately adjourn or reconvene and proceed with business.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Winslow Township Board of Education will go into Executive Session for only the above stated reasons. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby declares that its discussion of the aforementioned subject(s) will be made public at a time when the need for confidentiality no longer exists, or the public’s interest in disclosure is greater than any privacy or governmental interest being protected from disclosure.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Secretary/Board Solicitor, shall read aloud enough of this resolution so that members of the public in attendance can understand, as precisely as possible, the nature of the matters that will privately discussed. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Secretary, on the next business day following this meeting, shall furnish a copy of this resolution to any member of the public who requests one at the fees allowed by N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq.

On a motion made by _________, seconded by ___________, approval to move to Executive Session is granted at _________. Exceptions:________________________________________________ Roll Call:



XXI. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION Time:

On a motion made by _________, seconded by ___________, approval to adjourn Executive Session is granted. Exceptions:________________________________________________ Voice Vote:

XXII. ADJOURNMENT Time: _________

On a motion made by _________, seconded by ___________, approval to adjourn Meeting is granted. Exceptions:________________________________________________

Voice Vote:

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