REGULAR MEETING AGENDA MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION Monday, December 16, 2013
6:30 PM
Mt. Olive Middle School Cafeteria
1.
Opening Activities 1.1 Call to Order/Flag Salute 1.2 Moment of Reflection 1.3 Statement of Advance Notice
2.
Approval of Open and Closed Session Minutes 2.1 Work Session Meeting – November 11, 2013 2.2 Regular Meeting – November 25, 2013
3.
Communications and Petitions (Board/Superintendent)
4.
Reports and Discussions 4.1 Student Liaison Report 4.2 Superintendent's Report 4.2.1 Fall Sports Awards 4.2.2 First Quarter Report 4.3 Personnel Committee Report 4.4 Curriculum & Instruction Committee Report 4.5 Business Committee Report 4.6 Policy Committee Report 4.7 Parent-Teacher Association Reports 4.8 Board President’s Report
5.
Action Items (members of the community may comment on any agenda item listed in this section prior to Board discussion) 5.1 Monthly Expenditures and Reports (attached) 5.2 Personnel (attached) 5.3 Curriculum and Instruction (attached) 5.4 Business Services (attached) 5.5 Administrative (attached)
6.
Public Comments (Students, parents, employee organizations, community members).
7.
Board and Administration Comments/Suggestions for Future Agenda Items
8.
Confidential Session (At its discretion, the Board may declare a confidential session whenever matters to be discussed fall within one of the categories listed below) RESOLVED, that the Board meet in closed session for the purpose of discussing: personnel, negotiations, pending or anticipated litigation, matters of attorney-client privilege, confidential pupil matters, real estate matters. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the matters discussed in closed session be disclosed to the public when the reason for confidentiality no longer exists.
9.
Adjourn
5.1
Motion to approve, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following monthly expenditures and reports: 5.1.1
Approve the December 16, 2013 bill list in the amount of $522,833.46.
5.1.2
Approve the December 13, 2013 payroll in the amount of $3,503,866.70.
5.1.3
Approve the Treasurer’s Report for the month of November 2013.
5.1.4
Approve the Board Secretary’s Report for the month of November 2013.
5.1.5
Approve the Transfer Report for the month of November 2013.
5.1.6
Motion to certify that no major account or fund has been overexpended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(b) as of November 30, 2013 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
5.2
Motion to approve on the recommendation of the Superintendent the following Personnel action items: 5.2.1
Approve the appointment of Nicholas DeVenezia, Teacher of Mathematics at Mount Olive Middle School, at step two (2) BA - $51,539 (prorated) effective January 6, 2014 for the remainder of the 2013-2014 school year, replacing Meredith Scardelli. (Budgeted)
5.2.2
Approve the appointment of Marie Niculcea, Van Driver in the Transportation Department at step one (1) - $21.95 per hour on the Van Drivers’ Salary Guide, four (4) hours per day, five (5) days per week, effective January 2, 2014 for the remainder of the 2013-2014 school year, replacing Rita Flynn. (Budgeted)
5.2.3
Approve the appointment of Corinne Sylvester, certified Instructional Assistant at Sandshore School at step eight (8) $14.87 per hour on the Aide Salary Guide, twenty (20) hours per week, effective January 6, 2014 through May 2, 2014. (Budgeted)
5.2.4
Approve the temporary appointment of Donna Colasurdo, part time certified Teacher Aide at Tinc Road School to work an additional six (6) hours per week, at current step, effective January 2, 2014 through April 30, 2014. (Budgeted)
5.2.5
Approve the temporary appointment of Corinne Kilkeary, part time Teacher Aide at CMS Elementary School to work an additional six (6) hours per week, at current step, effective January 2, 2014 through April 30, 2014. (Budgeted)
5.2.6
Approve the temporary appointment of Lianne Vivian, part time certified Instructional Assistant at Mt. View School to work an additional four (4) hours per week, at current step, effective January 2, 2014 through April 30, 2014. (Budgeted)
5.2.7
Approve the appointment of the following professional staff to the Student Achievement Team Leader positions at the stipend amount of $9,000 for the 2013-2014 school year: Susan Pasqualone Barbara Hohmann Valarie Moore
Personnel Action Items for Board Meeting December 16, 2013
English/Language Arts Mathematics Special Education
5.2.8
Approve the appointment of the following staff to the Mount Olive Middle School Extra Pay for Extra Service position of Geography Club at the stipend amount of $1,250 (shared) for the 2013-2014 school year: Joshua Lindeblad and Matt Hansen
5.2.9
Approve the appointment of the following staff to the Gifted and Talented After School Coordinator positions at the stipend amount of $1,250 for the 2013-2014 school year: Kristy McFarlane Margaret Maute Laura Campione
5.2.10
CMS Elementary School Mt. View School Tinc Road School
Approve the following additions to the list of substitute teachers for the 2013-2014 school year: Name
Crs/Degree
Institution
Melissa Grosenstein Ashley Lopez
B.A. 60 crs
William Paterson Univ. Rider University
5.2.11
Approve the appointment of Kevin Mulcahy, substitute teacher on a month-to-month basis at Mount Olive High School effective December 17th through December 20, 2013 at the rate of $100 per day of service, replacing Meghan Breheney.
5.2.12
Approve the following substitute teachers on a month-to-month basis for the month of January, 2014 at the rate of $100 per day of service as follows: Substitute Teacher Kevin Mulcahy Janine Carratura Brittany Dungan Lynne Mowbray Joy Sylvester Lisa Cooper
Personnel Action Items for Board Meeting December 16, 2013
School Assignment Mount Olive High School Mount Olive Middle School CMS Elementary School Mt. View School Sandshore School Tinc Road School
5.3
Motion to approve on the recommendation of the Superintendent the following Curriculum and Instruction action items: 5.3.1
Approve the following professional service resolution for the 2013-2014 school year, effective July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014. WHEREAS, the Mount Olive Township Board of Education requires the services of professionals to provide individual services for classified students in accordance with their I.E.P.; and WHEREAS, the Public Schools Contracts Law (N.J.S.A: 18A-1 et seq.) requires the awarding of a contract for professional services by resolution of the Board of Education at a public meeting and allows that such award may be made without public advertising for bids: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mount Olive Township Board of Education that the following professionals be awarded contracts for the 2013-2014 school year, effective July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014: Name
Service
Contracted Amount
Liberty Healthcare Services, Mt. Laurel, NJ
LPN Nursing Service
$360 per day
American Tutor, Inc. Parsippany, NJ
Educational Instruction
$58 per hour
5.3.2
Approve for the 2013-2014 school year, Bayada Nurses, Morris Plains, NJ to provide nursing service on an as needed basis to out of district student #567 while attending the Regional Day School, Morristown, NJ at $44.50 per hour for LPN nursing services and $54.50 per hour for RN nursing services. Classification: TBI Total estimated cost: TBA (Budgeted)
5.3.3
Approve for the 2013-2014 school year, Liberty Healthcare Services, Mt. Laurel, NJ to provide LPN nursing service to out of district student #567 while attending the Regional Day School, Morristown NJ from December 2, 2013 to June 25, 2014 at $360.00 per day for approximately 131 days. Classification: TBI Total estimated cost: $47,160.00 (Budgeted)
Curriculum and Instruction Action items for Board Meeting December 16, 2013
5.3.4
Approve AJL Therapy for Kids, West Caldwell, NJ to provide 30 minute additional physical therapy service to out of district student #746 from November 2, 2013 to June 26, 2014 at $45.00 per session for an estimated 31 sessions. Classification: AUT Total estimated cost: $1,395.00 (Budgeted)
5.3.5
Approve St. Clare’s Hospital, Boonton NJ to provide beside instruction to student #210574 from November 12, 2013 to November 29, 2013 at $54.00 per hour for approximately 13 hours. Classification: OHI Total estimated cost: $702.00 (Budgeted)
5 3.6
Approve American Tutor, Inc., Parsippany, NJ to provide educational instruction to regular ed. student #10623 from November 27, 2013 to December 30, 2013 at $58.00 per hour for approximately 46 hours. Total estimated cost: $2,668.00 (Budgeted)
5.3.7
Approve Education, Inc. Plymouth, MA, to provide educational instruction to regular ed. student #210611 from November 11, 2013 to November 29, 2013 at $49.00 per hour for approximately 30 hours. Total estimated cost: $1,470.00 (Budgeted)
5.3.8
Approve MNC Consulting, LLC, Sparta, NJ to provide ABA consultation to student #500261 from September 4, 2013 to June 24, 2014 for approximately 36 hours at $40.00 per hour. Classification: AUT Total estimated cost: $1,440.00 (Budgeted)
5.3.9
Approve Barbara Dziublenski, Long Valley, NJ to provide occupational therapy service to appropriate Chester M. Stephens students from December 2, 2013 to June 24, 2014 for approximately 280 hours at $60.00 per hour. Total estimated cost: $16,800.00 (Budgeted)
5.3.10
Approve the subcontract agreement between Middlesex County College and the Mt. Olive Township Board of Education for the CTEP Marketing Model Program of Study Pilot Program for the period September 1, 2013 through August 15, 2014.
Curriculum and Instruction Action items for Board Meeting December 16, 2013
5.3.11
BE IT RESOLVED that the Mount Olive Township Board of Education approves the following staff member(s) to attend the following professional development program(s) as deemed appropriate and approved by the Superintendent of Schools, subject to State Payment Guidelines as established by the Department of Treasury and guidelines as established by the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Name
Conference
Date
Location
Lisa Graham
“Reaching Your Reluctant Readers”
12/19/2013
Edison, NJ
Estimated Expenses $195
Kathy Steinert Chris Knudsen
Powerschool District Certification Online Training
TBA
Budd Lake, NJ
$4800
Gail VanEkren Brian Holton
National American Association of Physics Teachers’ Workshop
1/4-1/7/2014
Orlando Fl
$4000
Dr. Larrie Reynolds Peter J. Hughes
TECHSPO 2014
1/30-1/31/2014
Atlantic City, NJ
$1,170
Curriculum and Instruction Action items for Board Meeting December 16, 2013
5.4
Motion to approve on the recommendation of the Superintendent the following Business (finance and facilities) action items: 5.4.1
Approve a contract with Enernoc of Boston, MA for an Energy Management System and DemandSmart Curtailment Services beginning June 1, 2014.
5.4.2
Motion to approve JAM Graphics to perform maintenance services for the Mt. Olive School District website at a cost of $3,800, paid in eight (8) monthly payments in the amount of $495 from November 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
5.4.3
Accept one student (#8142291206) from the Newton School District, Newton, NJ, to attend the Preschool Disabled Program at the Mt. View School for the remainder of the 2013-2014 school year, effective December 3, 2013 at an annual tuition rate of $13,776, prorated, plus all expenses for a one-to-one aide and related services as required by IEP, tuition subject to State audit.
5.4.4
Approve the following budget transfers for the 2013-14 school year: From: 12-000-252-730 Technology-Equip over $2,000
To: 12-120-100-730 Instructional Equip over $2,000
Amount $9,200
12-000-252-730 Technology-Equip over $2,000
12-000-261-730 Bldgs. & Grounds-Equip over $2,000
$13,350
Business Action Items for Board Meeting December 16, 2013
5.5
Motion to approve, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following Administrative action item: 5.5.1
Adopt the following board goals for the 2013-2014 school year: Broaden the existing internship program to include vocational opportunities for students Investigate integrated STEM courses (iSTEM) and pre-defined specialized programs Investigate efficiencies in the business office process (utilize the computerized accounting system to its maximum capabilities) Continue practice of tracking graduates Investigate the implementation of a community service requirement as a graduation requirement Raise participation in the PSAT exam Expand our career readiness program Investigate the feasibility of re-organizing the elementary schools by grade/program Reach a decision regarding the sale and/or use of the Administration Building Pursue revenue generating measures in the Transportation Department (maximize earning potential)
