REGULAR MEETING AGENDA MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION Monday, August 27, 2012
6:30 PM
Board/Administration Building
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 – June 4, 2012 2.2 Regular Meeting – June 18, 2012 2.3 Regular Meeting – July 23, 2012 2.4 Special Meeting – August 7, 2012
3.
Communications and Petitions (Board/Superintendent)
4.
Reports and Discussions 4.1 Superintendent's Report 4.2 Personnel Committee Report 4.3 Curriculum & Instruction Committee Report 4.4 Business Committee Report 4.5 Policy Committee Report 4.6 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 & 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 August 27, 2012 bill list in the amount of $2,157,968.80.
5.1.2
Approve the July 26, 2012 retroactive payroll in the amount of $829,207.10.
5.1.3
Approve the July 30, 2012 regular payroll in the amount of $514,402.70.
5.1.4
Approve the August 14, 2012 supplemental payroll in the amount of $12,994.44.
5.1.5
Approve the August 15, 2012 regular payroll in the amount of $1,621,286.80.
5.1.6
Approve the Treasurer’s Report for the month of June 2012.
5.1.7
Approve the Board Secretary’s Report for the month of June 2012.
5.1.8
Approve the Transfer Report for the month of June 2012.
5.1.9
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 June 30, 2012, 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
Accept the resignation of Cynthia Harrison, Bus Driver in the Transportation Department effective August 28, 2012 with appreciation for ten years of service to the Mount Olive Township School District.
5.2.2
Accept the resignation of Lisa Hodgins, Lunchroom/Recess Aide at Mount Olive Middle School effective August 28, 2012 with appreciation for three years of service to the Mount Olive Township School District.
5.2.3
Accept the resignation of Tracey Borowski, Lunchroom/Recess Aide at Sandshore School effective August 28, 2012 with appreciation for one year of service to the Mount Olive Township School District.
5.2.4
Accept the resignation of Christina Schmitt, Clerical Aide in the Guidance Department at Mount Olive High School effective August 31, 2012 with appreciation for one year of service to the Mount Olive Township School District.
5.2.5
Accept the resignation of Ian Cruz, Marching Instructor for Band Camp and Woodwind/Brass/Marching Instructor for the Marching Band Season effective August 20, 2012.
5.2.6
Approve the summer employment of Jennifer Hernandez, Child Study Team to work one additional day at the per diem rate and total cost of $403.92.
5.2.7
Approve the payment of nine (9) additional days for Sharon Staszak, Instructional Supervisor - Special Education at the per diem rate of $529.06 for days worked during the weeks of August 13th through August 30, 2012.
5.2.8
Approve the recall of Chris Jensen, Teacher of Earth Science at Mount Olive High School at step five (5) MA - $62,583 effective September 1, 2012 for the 2012-2013 school year, contingent upon negotiations, replacing Adam Smith. (Budgeted)
5.2.9
Approve the change of employment for Bonnie Brooks from part time to full time Teacher of Physics at Mount Olive High School effective September 1, 2012 for the 2012-2013 school year, replacing Chris D’Amato. (Budgeted)
5.2.10
Approve the appointment of Nina Allogramento, Teacher of English As A Second Language at Mount Olive High School at step one (1) BA - $50,968 effective September 1, 2012 for the 2012-2013 school year, replacing Elaine Jaskol. (Budgeted)
Personnel Actions Items for Board Meeting August 27, 2012
5.2.11
Approve the appointment of Jenna Sages, Teacher of English, .6 fte at Mount Olive High School at step one (1) BA - $50,968 (prorated) effective September 1, 2012 for the 2012-2013 school year, replacing Sheila Ross. (Budgeted)
5.2.12
Approve the appointment of Tricia Kurzyna, Teacher of English at Mount Olive Middle School at step one (1) BA - $50,968 effective September 1, 2012 for the 2012-2013 school year, replacing Michelle Cook. (Budgeted)
5.2.13
Approve the appointment of Marilyn Fitzgerald, to the new part time Teacher of Family Consumer Sciences .4 fte at Mount Olive High School at step one (1) MA+30 - $63,868 (prorated) effective September 1, 2012 for the 2012-2013 school year. (Budgeted)
5.2.14
Approve the appointment of Rosemarie Kinney, as a long term substitute Elementary School Teacher at CMS Elementary School at the per diem rate of $80.00 for the first twenty consecutive days increasing to $150.00 per day on the 21st day effective September 24, 2012 through December 21, 2012, serving for Journie Cifelli on a maternity leave of absence. (Budgeted)
5.2.15
Approve the appointment of Michele Hoffman, as a long term substitute Teacher of the Handicapped at Mount Olive High School at the per diem rate of $150.00 per day effective September 1, 2012 for the 2012-2013 school year, serving for Dawn Mireski. (Budgeted)
5.2.16
Approve the appointment of Carly Serafin, as a long term substitute Teacher of Health and Physical Education at Mount Olive Middle School at the per diem rate of $150.00 per day effective September 1, 2012 for the 2012-2013 school year. (Budgeted)
5.2.17
Approve the change of employment for Catherine Moeller from part time certified Teacher Aide at CMS Elementary School to certified full time Teacher Aide – Magellan Program at Tinc Road School at current step, seven (7) hours per day, five (5) days per week, effective September 1, 2012 for the 2012-2013 school year, replacing Melissa Tindal. (Budgeted)
5.2.18
Approve the change of employment for Corinne Kilkeary from Lunchroom/Recess Aide to part time Teacher Aide at CMS Elementary School at step one (1) - $12.13 per hour on the Aide Salary Guide, four (4) hours per day, five (5) days per week, effective September 1, 2012 for the 2012-2013 school year, replacing Virginia Ward. (Budgeted)
Personnel Actions Items for Board Meeting August 27, 2012
5.2.19
Approve the appointment of Deanna Dargel, Lunchroom/Recess Aide at CMS Elementary School at step one (1) - $12.13 per hour on the Aide Salary Guide, three (3) hours per day, five (5) days per week, effective September 1, 2012 for the 2012-2013 school year, replacing Corinne Kilkeary. (Budgeted)
5.2.20
Approve the appointment of Cathreen Cummings, Lunchroom/Recess Aide at Tinc Road School at step one (1) $12.13 per hour on the Aide Salary Guide, three (3) hours per day, five (5) days per week, effective September 1, 2012 for the 2012-2013 school year, replacing Susan Dean. (Budgeted)
5.2.21
Approve the appointment of Anna Simon, part time Teacher Aide to assist with In School Suspension at Mount Olive Middle School at step one (1) - $12.13 per hour on the Aide Salary Guide, four and one-half (4.5) hours per day, five (5) days per week, effective September 1, 2012 for the 2012-2013 school year. (Budgeted)
5.2.22
Approve the change of employment for Kathleen Mulcahy, part time Teacher Aide to assist with In School Suspension at Mount Olive Middle School at current step for an additional two and one-half hours per day, five (5) days per week, effective September 1, 2012 for the 2012-2013 school year. (Budgeted)
5.2.23
Approve the appointment of Eustaquia Cruz, Non-Contracted Bus Driver in the Transportation Department at step one (1) $20.00 per hour on the Bus Driver salary guide*, four (4) hours per day, five (5) days per week, effective September 1, 2012 for the 2012-2013 school year, replacing Phillip Pelligra. (Budgeted)
5.2.24
Approve the appointment of Donna Baldwin, Van Aide in the Transportation Department at step one (1) - $12.13 per hour on the Aide salary guide, four (4) hours per day, five (5) days per week, effective September 1, 2012 for the 2012-2013 school year, replacing Robert Inwood. (Budgeted)
5.2.25
Approve the appointment of Luis Nuno, part time Unit Lunch Custodian at Mount Olive High School at step one (1) on the Custodial salary guide - $16.03 per hour, three (3) per day from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, five (5) days per week, effective September 5, 2012 for the 2012-2013 school year, replacing Richard Hein. (Budgeted)
5.2.26
Approve the change of employment for Karen Schneeberg, Teacher Aide to certified Teacher Aide with an additional $1.00 per hour effective September 1, 2012 for the 2012-2013 school year.
Personnel Actions Items for Board Meeting August 27, 2012
5.2.27
5.2.28
Approve the following change of employment and voluntary transfers effective September 1, 2012 for the 2012-2013 school year: From
To
Regina Delo Teacher of English As A second Language Mount Olive High School
Regina Delo Teacher of English As A Second Language Mt. View and Sandshore Schools
Tammy Hriczak Teacher Aide to Student Mount Olive High School
Tammy Hriczak Teacher Aide to Student Mt. View School
William Hardy Custodian – full time (8 hrs) Tinc Road School
William Hardy Custodian – part time (3 hrs) Tinc Road School
Milosz Szpakowski Custodian – part time (3 hrs) Tinc Road School
Milosz Szpakowski Custodian – full time (8 hrs) Tinc Road School
Approve the appointment of the following professional staff to the Student Achievement Team Leader positions at the stipend amount of $9,000 for the 2012-2013 school year: (Budgeted) Susan Pasqualone Barbara Hohmann Valarie Moore
English Mathematics Special Education
5.2.29
Approve the appointment of Cynthia Cassidy as E-Content Curriculum Developer (Googler) at $42.00 per hour for a total of ten hours for the 2012-2013 school year.
5.2.30
Approve the following coaching recommendations at Mount Olive High School for the Fall 2012 Season: (Budgeted) Sport Tennis (JV) Cross Country
Level Asst Asst
Name Vivianne Thomas Ashley Behre (pending receipt of certification)
Step 1 1
Stipend $3,214 $3,171
5.2.31
Approve the appointment of Susan Falleni as a Volunteer Gymnastic Coach for the 2012 Fall Season at Mount Olive High School.
5.2.32
Approve the appointment of Jesse Argenziano, Marching Instructor for 2012 Marching Band Camp at the stipend amount of $600 replacing Ian Cruz. (Budgeted)
Personnel Actions Items for Board Meeting August 27, 2012
5.2.33
5.2.34
Approve the following additions to the list of substitute teacher for the 2012-2013 school year: Name
Crs/Degree
Institution
Anne Cantor Megan French Megan Garman Linda Hess Ryan Mulcahy Carl Rosequist Sonia Zere
B.S. B.M. B.A. B.S. 72 crs M.P.A. A.A.
Kean University Rutgers University Centenary College Biola University Rutgers University Fairleigh Dickson Univ. County College of Morris
Approve the employment of the following substitute custodial personnel at the rate of $11.75 per hour effective August 28, 2012 for the 2012-2013 school year: Anthony Clint Thomas Carozza
Peter Donegan
5.2.35
Approve the revised Coordinator of Transportation job description effective August 28, 2012 as attached.
5.2.36
Approve the change in salary for Ryan Klos, Mechanic in the Transportation Department to receive the ASE Certification stipend effective for the 2012-2013 school year.
5.2.37
Approve the summer employment of Judith Sarubbi, Guidance Counselor at Mount Olive High School to work four (4) days as needed during August 2012 prorated at current annual salary. (Budgeted)
5.2.38
Approve the summer employment of Katrina Geannakopoulos, Guidance Counselor at Mount Olive High School to work four (4) days as needed during August 2012 prorated at current annual salary. (Budgeted) *Salaries to be determined through the successor agreement currently being negotiated
Personnel Actions Items for Board Meeting August 27, 2012
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 2012-2013 school year. WHEREAS, the Mount Olive Township Board of Education requires the services of professional therapists 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 professional therapists be awarded contracts for the 2012-2013 School Year program: Name Warren County Special Services School District Warren County, NJ
Service Occupational Therapy
Contracted Amount $88 per hour
5.3.2
Approve Phyllis Taistra, Washington Twp., NJ to provide LDTC testing and reporting for appropriate classified students on an as needed basis throughout the district, during the Extended School Year from July 2, 2012 to August 7, 2012 at the cost of $299.00 per day, not to exceed 3 days. Total cost: $897.00 (Budgeted)
5.3.3
Approve Phyllis Taistra, Washington Twp., NJ to provide LDTC testing and reporting for appropriate classified students on an as needed basis throughout the district, for the 2012-2013 school year from September 5, 2012 to June 25, 2013 at the cost of $299.00 per day, not to exceed 92 days. Total cost: $27,508.00 (Budgeted)
5.3.4
Approve J & B Therapy, Augusta, NJ to provide occupational therapy services to appropriate classified students on an as needed basis throughout the district, during the Extended School Year from July 2, 2012 to August 7, 2012 at the cost of $62.00 per hour, not to exceed 80 hours. Total cost: $4,960.00 (Budgeted)
Curriculum and Instruction Action items for Board Meeting August 27, 2012
5.3.5
Approve J & B Therapy, Augusta, NJ to provide occupational therapy services to appropriate classified students on an as needed basis throughout the district, from September 5, 2012 to June 25, 2013 at the cost of $62.00 per hour, not to exceed 900 hours. Total cost: $55,800.00 (Budgeted)
5.3.6
Approve Natalka Kitts, Great Meadows, NJ to provide occupational therapy services to appropriate classified students on an as needed basis at the Mountain View School, from September 5, 2012 to June 25, 2013 at the cost of $60.00 per hour, not to exceed 576 hours. Total cost: $34,560.00 (Budgeted)
5.3.7
Approve round-trip travel time for Natalka Kitts, Great Meadows, NJ to provide occupational therapy service to previously approved out of district students from The Mountain View School, Flanders NJ to The Montgomery Academy, Basking Ridge, NJ from July 2, 2012 to June 25, 2013 at the cost of $60.00 per hour, not to exceed 20 hours. Total cost: $1,200.00 (Budgeted)
5.3.8
Approve Michael Caliguiri, Andover, NJ to provide ABA consultation to student ID #211038 from September 5, 2012 to June 25, 2013 at the cost of $40.00 per hour, not to exceed 36 hours. Classification: AUT Total cost: $1,440.00 (Budgeted)
5.3.9
Approve Lauren Bohs, Mt. Arlington, NJ to provide ABA home therapy to student ID#10507 from September 5, 2012 to June 25, 2013 at the cost of $40.00 per hour, not to exceed 180 hours. Classification: AUT Total cost: $7,200.00 (Budgeted)
5.3.10
Approve Michael Caliguiri, Andover, NJ to provide ABA home therapy to student ID #211743 from September 5, 2012 to June 25, 2013 at the cost of $40.00 per hour, not to exceed 72 hours. Classification: AUT Total cost: $2,880.00 (Budgeted)
5.3.11
Approve the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Newark, NJ to provide educational services to classified student #11615 from September 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 at the cost of $13,000.00 per school year. Classification: MD Total cost: $13,000.00 (Budgeted)
5.3.12
Approve the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Newark, NJ to provide educational services to classified student #60021201 from September 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 at the cost of $1,700.00 per school year. Classification: MD Total cost: $1,700.00 (Budgeted)
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5.3.13
Approve the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Newark, NJ to provide educational services to classified student #5022002 from September 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 at the cost of $1,700 per school year. Classification: MD Total cost: $1,700.00 (Budgeted)
5.3.14
Approve the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Newark, NJ to provide educational services to classified student #211108 from September 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 at the cost of $1,700 per school year. Classification: MD Total cost: $1,700.00 (Budgeted)
5.3.15
Approve the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Newark, NJ to provide educational services to classified out of district student #433 from September 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 at the cost of $1,700 per school year. Classification: AUT Total cost: $1,700.00 (Budgeted)
5.3.16
Approve the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Newark, NJ to provide educational services to classified out of district student #567 from September 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 at the cost of $1,700 per school year. Classification: TBI Total cost: $1,700.00 (Budgeted)
5.3.17
Approve the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Newark, NJ to provide educational services to classified out of district student #531 from September 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 at the cost of $1,700 per school year. Classification: MD Total cost: $1,700.00 (Budgeted)
5.3.18
Approve classified out of district student #380 to attend the Children’s Institute-Extended School Year Program, Verona, NJ from July 2, 2012 to August 3, 2012 at the cost of $284.03 per day. Total cost: $6,248.66 (Budgeted)
5.3.19
Approve classified out of district student #579 to receive occupational therapy from Warren County Special Services School District, Warren County, NJ while attending Stepping Stone School, Bloomsbury NJ from September 5, 2012 to June 25, 2013, at the hourly rate of $88.00, not to exceed 36 hours. Classification: OHI Total cost: $3,168.00 (Budgeted)
5.3.20
Approve classified out of district student #380 to attend the Children’s Institute, Verona, NJ for the 2012-2013 school year at the cost of $291.22 per day. Classification: ED Total cost: $53,293.26 (Budgeted)
Curriculum and Instruction Action items for Board Meeting August 27, 2012
5.3.21
Approve out of district student #531 to receive an additional 30 minute physical therapy session, from the Lake Drive School, Mountain Lakes NJ for the 2012-2013 school year. Student will now have two (2), 30 minute sessions per week from September 4, 2012 to June 28, 2013 at the monthly rate of $280.00, not to exceed 10 months. Classification: MD Total cost: $2,800.00 (Budgeted)
5.3.22
Approve Lake Drive School, Mountain Lakes, NJ to provide student aide service to out-of-district student #531 for the 2012-2013 school year. Classification: MD. Total cost: $34,690.00 (Budgeted)
5.3.23
Approve the acceptance of funds from the 2012-2013 NCLB Grant in the amount of $255,145.00 as designated: Title I Part A: Title II Part A: Title III:
$163,159 $ 79,720 $ 12,266
5.3.24
Approve the acceptance of funds from the 2012-2013 IDEA Grant: IDEA Basic: $ 979,131 IDEA Pre School: $ 43,208
5.3.25
Approve tentatively the following 2012-2013 school year overnight field trips. Details and costs will be provided to the Board prior to the scheduled trip. Field trips requiring student qualification will not be scheduled unless students attend. The following trips are budgeted. Group Heritage Music FestivalConcert Choir/Wind Ensemble
Location Washington, DC
Music in the ParksChorus/Wind Ensemble
TBA
DECA States
Cherry Hill, NJ
Feb 27-March 1, 2013
DECA National Competition (Requires Qualifier)
Anaheim, CA
April 24-27, 2013
FBLA State Leadership Conference
TBA
TBA
FBLA National Competition
TBA
TBA
Granite State Regional
Manchester, NH
October 1, 2012
Curriculum and Instruction Action items for Board Meeting August 27, 2012
Tentative Dates April 25-28, 2013
5.3.26
Mid Atlantic Championship (Robotics)
TBA
April 4-6, 2013
FIRST Championship (Robotics)
St. Louis, MO
April 25-29, 2013
National Association of Student Councils National Convention
TBA
TBA
Approve the following curriculum guide(s) for the 2012-2013 school year to align with the 2009 New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards released in January, 2010 as submitted: Robotics IV French V CP 8th Grade Seminar
Curriculum and Instruction Action items for Board Meeting August 27, 2012
5.4
Motion to approve on the recommendation of the Superintendent the following Business (finance and facilities) action items: 5.4.1
Approval of Change Order #3 for Liberty Mechanical Contractors, Inc. for DOE Project #3450-010-09-1002 High School Boiler Replacement in the amount of $8,027 to install sprayed on fireproofing material on the metal deck ceiling of the High School Boiler Room.
5.4.2
Approve budget transfers for 2011-12 school year as attached.
5.4.3
Approve budget transfers for 2012-13 school year as attached.
5.4.4
Accept one student (#212459) from West Morris Regional School District to attend the Multiple Disabled 2012 extended school year program at Mt. View Elementary School prorated at an annual tuition rate of $20,234 per annum plus all expenses for personal aide and related services as required by IEP, tuition subject to State audit.
5.4.5
Accept one student (#212459) from West Morris Regional School District to attend the Multiple Disabled program at Mount Olive High School for the 2012-2013 school year at an annual tuition rate of $20,234 per annum plus all expenses for personal aide and related services as required by IEP, tuition subject to State audit.
5.4.6
Accept one student (#2150545337) from Morris Hills Regional School District to attend the Learning Disabled program at Mount Olive High School for the 2012-2013 school year at an annual tuition rate of $17,266 per annum plus all expenses for related services as required by IEP, tuition subject to State audit.
Business Action Items for Board Meeting August 27, 2012
5.5
Motion to approve, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following Administrative action items: 5.5.1
Approve amendments to Policy #8860 “Memorials”, as attached, on first reading.
5.5.2
Approve amendments to Policy #2431 “Athletic Competition”, as attached, on first reading.
5.5.3
Whereas, the employment contract of Dr. Larrie Reynolds, Superintendent of Schools, was approved by the Executive County Superintendent on August 1, 2012; Now therefore be it resolved, that the Mt. Olive Township Board of Education hereby approves the employment contract between the Mt. Olive Township Board of Education and Dr. Larrie Reynolds, Superintendent of Schools, commencing July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2018; and Be it further resolved, that this resolution is subject to ratification by the Board of Education at its organization meeting in January, 2013.
5.5.4
Adopt the following board goals for the 2012-2013 school year: 1. Work with local businesses to develop an independent study course for seniors that will provide internship/apprenticeship opportunities to students. 2. Have Sunset High School up and running by September 2013. 3. Investigate the implementation Baccalaureate program.
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4. Develop a post-graduation student tracking system. 5. Review utilization of facilities to determine the feasibility of expanding current instructional programs and/or academic structure.
Administrative Action Items for Board Meeting August 27, 2012
