MIDDLE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS REGULAR BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 4:00 p.m. SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA MISSION STATEMENT: The Middle Township School Board has a clearly articulated district mission statement incorporating the expectation that all students achieve the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (NJCCCS) at all grade levels. Also, the mission of the Middle Township School District is to provide excellence in education while celebrating the strength of its diversity and upholding the values and traditions of the community in order to produce graduates who possess a love of learning and a sense of responsibility. This education aims to enable all students to reach their potential and become active, productive members of a dynamic, global society. I.
CALL TO ORDER The New Jersey Open Public Meeting Law was enacted to ensure the rights of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interest is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, public notice of the meeting has been given by the Board Secretary in the following manner: Posting written notice to the Atlantic City Press, the Middle Township Gazette, written notice with the Clerk of the Township of Middle and posted on the Board Secretary’s bulletin board.
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ROLL CALL Dennis Roberts George DeLollis Calvin Back Robert Bakley II Edward Dagney Burgess Hamer Gloria Hodges Patricia Taylor Stephanie Thomas Anne Haig
January 6, 2016
ATTENDANCE Dr. David Salvo, Superintendent of Schools Diane Fox, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Kathleen McDonald, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Robert F. Johnson, Director of Special Education Christian Paskalides, Principal, Elementary #1 Douglas Penkethman, Principal, Elementary #2 Dr. Toni Lehman, Principal, Middle School Frank Riggitano, Principal, High School William Donio, Board Solicitor Amy Houck, Board Solicitor OTHERS
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE FOLLOWED BY A MOMENT OF SILENCE Led by the President of the Middle Township Board of Education and followed by a moment of silence.
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PRESENTATIONS A.
Ford-Scott - 2014-2015 Management Report and Synopsis of the Audit Report.
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
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ADMINISTRATION A.
Permission to enter into a Hospital/Facility agreement for Practical Nurse Training between the Board of Education of the Technical School in County of Cape May, New Jersey and the Middle Township School District. Exhibit A 16:23:1/6/16
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Resolution to approve the submission of the grant application for Building Capacity for Career Pathways: A Pilot Program for Comprehensive High Schools beginning on April 1, 2106 and ending on February 28, 2017.
Motion: Vote:
Second: Carried:
Roll Call
Dennis Roberts George DeLollis Calvin Back Robert Bakley II 2
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Edward Dagney Burgess Hamer Gloria Hodges Patricia Taylor Stephanie Thomas Anne Haig
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PERSONNEL Be it resolved that the Board of Education accepts the Superintendent’s recommendation to approve: A.
The following retirements/resignations: Name: Position: Building: Type: Effective:
Deborah Urquhart Teacher’s Aide High School Resignation December 23, 2015
Name: Position: Building: Type: Effective:
William Orr School Counselor Middle School Retirement July 1, 2016
Name: Position: Building: Type: Effective:
Charlotte Sadler Special Ed. Teacher High School Retirement July 1, 2016
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Employment of the following substitute school bus aide: Eric Hall
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Employment of the following substitute custodial workers: Anthony Conner
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Employment of the following substitute teachers: Timothy Waldron
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Sub Cert.
Employment of the following Non-Certified Staff: Name: Position: Status: Building: Effective:
Lisa Ciccarone Teacher’s Aide – 29.5 hours Permanent Elementary #1 School TBD Pending Criminal Clearance 3
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Salary: Account: Replacing:
$13,504.00 (Pro-rated) 11-000-217-106-00-01 Molly Gordon
Name: Position: Status: Building: Effective: Salary: Account: Replacing:
Michelle Chambers Teacher’s Aide – 29.5 hours Permanent Middle School TBD Pending Criminal Clearance $13,504.00 (Pro-rated) 11-000-217-106-00-04 Richard Crean
Name: Position: Status: Building: Effective: Salary: Account: Replacing:
Catherine Johnson Keyboarding Clerk 1 Permanent High School TBD Pending Criminal Clearance $23,876.00 (Pro-rated) 11-000-240-105-00-08 Debra Robson
Name: Position: Status: Building: Effective: Salary: Account: Replacing:
Jo-Ann Maker Keyboarding Clerk 1 Permanent High School TBD Pending Criminal Clearance $23,876.00 (Pro-rated) 11-000-240-105-00-08 Lisa Schweizer
The following volunteers: Name: Position: Building:
Motion: Vote:
John Mallett Wrestling Volunteer High School
Second: Carried:
Roll Call
Dennis Roberts George DeLollis Calvin Back Robert Bakley II Edward Dagney Burgess Hamer Gloria Hodges Patricia Taylor 4
January 6, 2016
Stephanie Thomas Anne Haig
VIII.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
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BOARD COMMENT
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RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion to move to closed session at
for approximately
minutes for
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Motion: Vote:
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Second: Carried:
Roll Call
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION Motion to reconvene to regular session at Motion: Vote:
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Second: Voice
Carried:
ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the regular meeting of the Board of Education meeting at Motion: Vote:
Second: Carried:
Voice
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