DISTRICT OF ROXBURY TOWNSHIP WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION MARCH 7, 2016

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1 DISTRICT OF ROXBURY TOWNSHIP WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION MARCH 7, :30 PM EXECUTIVE SESSION 7:30 PM PUBLIC SESSION Lincoln Roosevelt School, 34 North Hillside Avenue, Succasunna, NJ SPEAKER REQUEST AT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS Anyone wishing to speak about agenda or non-agenda items at a meeting of the Roxbury Township Board of Education must follow these procedures. Located on the front table will be forms entitled, Speaker Request Form. Please fill one out indicating your name and address and the agenda item or topic you wish to discuss. After completing the form, return it to the Assistant Business Administrator. Thank you for your cooperation. I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER The meeting will be called to order in the Media Center at Lincoln Roosevelt School. II. EXECUTIVE SESSION The board members will adjourn to Executive Session in the Media Center at Lincoln Roosevelt School to discuss personnel, student matters and matters covered by attorney client privilege. Action may be taken when the Board returns to Public Session. III. IV. ROLL CALL PUBLIC SESSION The Roxbury Township Board of Education is meeting in Workshop Session for discussion on business before the Board tonight. The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to insure the public s right to have advance notice of and to attend meetings of public bodies at which business affecting their interest is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, the Board has caused written notice of this meeting and copies of its agenda to be sent to: Roxbury Register - Newspaper Municipal Clerk Daily Record - Newspaper Roxbury Public Library Roxbury Web Site - The notice of tonight s meeting and a copy of tonight s agenda have been posted in the Board s Business office.

2 V. ROLL CALL VI. VII. VIII. IX. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRESENTATIONS CORRESPONDENCE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE S COMMENTS X. BOARD PRESIDENT S COMMENTS XI. XII. XIII. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR S REPORT MINUTES 1. Minutes of the Executive Session and Regular Meeting of February 22, 2016 XIV. COMMITTEE REPORTS Each Committee Chair will advise the full board of the last committee meeting, and the next committee meeting, and any other comments you believe are important for the full board to know. A. COMMUNITY RELATIONS B. EDUCATION C. FACILITIES D. FINANCE E. PERSONNEL F. NEGOTIATIONS XV. XVI. PUBLIC COMMENTS Action Items - (There is a three minute time limit, per Board Policy.) ACTION ITEMS A. Finance (Resolution 1-2) The following motions recommended by the Superintendent and the Interim Business Administrator are non-controversial, a matter of routine business and will be voted on by one motion. *Mt. Arlington Representative votes Page 2 of 9

3 TRAVEL REQUESTS *1. RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Township Board of Education approve unavoidable travel costs as related in this resolution which are educationally necessary and fiscally prudent and are related to and within the scope of the employee s current responsibilities and promotes the delivery of instruction or furthers the efficient operation of the school district. The reimbursements listed in this resolution are in compliance with the state travel reimbursement guidelines as established by the Department of the Treasury and Board of Education policy in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.1 et. seq. First Name Last Name Conference/Seminar Title Place Date of Trip a) Lisa Behrle NJSHA Convention 4 Long Branch, NJ 04/14-15/16 b) Danielle Lynch HIB Update 4 Voorhees H.S. 06/10/16 c) Michelle George ECA/OBOW NYC 2016 d) Jeannette Reiser ECA/OBOW NYC 2016 e) Nicole Barbato Rutgers Model Congress f) Kathleen Ruiz Engineering Design is Elementary 4 S1 4 S1 4 S2 4 S1 New York City 04/15/16 New York City 04/15/16 New Brunswick, NJ 04/14-17/16 Montclair, NJ 03/16/16 Total Estimated Expenses $ $ $ $314,00 $ $ Meals (per gsa) $ Notes: 1-State/Federal policy requirements, 2-State curricular requirements, 3-State initiatives, 4-Individual job requirements Substitute coverage is indicated by S followed by the number of days for which a substitute is needed AWARD OF BID 2. A Notice to Contractors for sealed bids for the Boiler Replacement at the Kennedy Elementary School was advertised in accordance with the provisions of the Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-21. Proposals were received, opened and read publicly at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 19, 2016, by the Assistant School Business Administrator at the Board of Education Office, 42 North Hillside Avenue, Succasunna, New Jersey as follows: Bidders Iron Mountain Mechanical LLC 132 Mt. Pleasant Rd Columbia, NJ Liberty Mechanical Contractors, Inc Raymond Blvd. Newark NJ Amco Enterprises, Inc. 600 Swenson Drive Kenilworth, NJ Hobbie Heat & Power, Inc. 104 Parker Road Chester, NJ Base Bid $192, $171, $233, $187, *Mt. Arlington Representative votes Page 3 of 9

4 Bidders WHL Enterprises, Inc. T/A Bill Leary AC & Heating 6 Green Street Metuchen, NJ C. Dougherty & Co., Inc. 7 Washington Avenue Paterson, NJ CJ Vanderbeck and Son, Inc. 240 Marshall Street Paterson, NJ Base Bid $217, $189, $128, WHEREAS, the lowest bidder, CJ Vanderbeck and Son, Inc. has withdrawn their bid, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Township Board of Education in conjunction with the recommendations of the Project Architect, Anthony Gianforcaro, 555 East Main Street, Suite One, Chester, NJ, award the bid for the Boiler Replacement at the Kennedy Elementary School to the second lowest bidder, Liberty Mechanical Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $171, The award is being made In accordance with the terms of the Public Contracts Law and pending attorney review. The bid is available for review at the Board Office during regular business hours. B. Education (Resolutions 1-3) The following motions recommended by the Superintendent and the Interim Business Administrator are non-controversial, a matter of routine business and will be voted on by one motion. OUT-OF-DISTRICT PLACEMENTS/SERVICES 2015/2016 *1. RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Township Board of Education approve the 2015/2016 Out-of-District Placements/Services listed below. File Number School or Provider Total Cost Dates Roxbury Community School - Preschool $6, /03/15-06/30/ Roxbury Community School Preschool $6, /03/15-06/30/ Shepard School $20, /01/16-06/30/16 *Mt. Arlington Representative votes Page 4 of 9

5 FIELD TRIPS *2. RESOLVED, that staff and students be approved for participation in the following educational events as per Board policy. Event RHS Human Behavior 03/23/2016 RHS STEP 04/21/2016 RHS Philosophy & Ethics 04/22/2016 RHS Geophysical Science 05/17/2016 & 5/19/2016 Estimated # Students 50 Location Morris County Correctional Facility 30 New York City 40 85/each day Buddhist Temple Carmel, NY Longo Planetarium CCM 3. RESOLVED, that staff and students be approved for participation in the following educational events as per Board policy. Event Nixon Grade 4 03/19/2016 Kennedy LLD Classes 04/06/2016 Franklin Grade 1 04/21/2016 EMS Grade 7 Choir 04/29/2016 Jefferson Grade 4 (5 th Grade Orientation) 06/07/2016 Jefferson Grade 4 Picnic 06/14/2016 Estimated # Students Location 65 Sterling Mine 17 Circle Lanes 56 Turtle Back Zoo 109 Roxbury Performing Arts Center 60 Lincoln/Roosevelt School 60 Horseshoe Lake C. Personnel (Resolutions 1-15) The following motions recommended by the Superintendent and the Interim Business Administrator are non-controversial, a matter of routine business and will be voted on by one motion. RESIGNATIONS 1. RESOLVED, that the resignation for retirement purposes of Ms. Kathleen Goodwin, Speech Correctionist/Language Specialist at the Lincoln/Roosevelt School, be accepted effective July 1, *Mt. Arlington Representative votes Page 5 of 9

6 2. RESOLVED, that the resignation for retirement purposes of Ms. Jo Ann Bartschat, Music Teacher at the Lincoln/Roosevelt School, be accepted effective July 1, RESOLVED, that the resignation for personal reasons of Ms. Alice Kriegsfeld, Special Education Aide at Eisenhower Middle School be accepted effective March 4, LEAVE OF ABSENCE *4. RESOLVED, that Ms. Kelly Korovich, School Counselor at Roxbury High School, be granted a leave of absence effective September 1, 2016 using available sick days until released by her physician and thereafter an unpaid of absence through December 14, ERRATUM - PERSONNEL RESOLUTION #8 DATED FEBRUARY 22, 2016 *5. RESOLVED, that Ms. Sally Rackowski, School Bus Driver, be granted a leave of absence effective March 17, 2016 using available sick days and thereafter an unpaid leave of absence until released by her physician. TRANSFER 6. RESOLVED, that the individual listed below be transferred as indicated effective April 4, 2016 for the 2015/2016 school year. Name (13/14) From* (13/14) To* Special Education Teacher LDTC Jefferson Special Services Meredith Maffeo-Spitzer BA, Step 10 BA, Step 10 $53,992 $53,992 *Step and salary to be determined pending completion of negotiations APPOINTMENTS 7. RESOLVED, that Ms. Kimberly Ann Pinto be appointed to the position of School Nurse at the Eisenhower Middle School effective September 1, 2016 for the 2016/2017 school year. Ms. Pinto is replacing Ms. Dorothy Cusack who retired. Degree: BA, Caldwell College, 2012 Certification: School Nurse Experience: : School Nurse, Oak Knoll School, Summit, NJ : Registered Nurse, St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ Salary: Step 15 of the 2013/2014 BA Guide, $62,487 (Step and salary to be determined pending completion of negotiations) A background check, as required by State law, has been completed. *Mt. Arlington Representative votes Page 6 of 9

7 8. RESOLVED, that Mr. Daniel Roman be appointed to the position of Health/Physical Education Teacher at the Jefferson School effective April 1, 2016, pending release from current district, for the 2015/2016 school year. Mr. Roman is replacing Ms. Ann Martini who was transferred to another position. Degree: BA, William Paterson University, 2011 Certification: Teacher of Health and Physical Education Teacher of Driver Education Experience: : Health/Physical Education Teacher, Mt. Olive Middle School, Budd Lake, NJ Salary: Step 2-4 of the 2013/2014 BA Guide, $51,127 (prorated) (Step and salary to be determined pending completion of negotiations A background check, as required by State law, has been completed. *9. RESOLVED, that Ms. Courtney Molinare be appointed to the position of leave replacement Social Studies Teacher for Roxbury High School effective March 19, 2016 on an as-needed basis for the 2015/2016 school year. Ms. Molinare is replacing Ms. JoEllen Hopper who is on a leave of absence. Degree: MA, Fairleigh Dickinson University, 2014 BA, Fairleigh Dickinson University, 2013 Certification: Teacher of Social Studies Salary: Step 1 of the 2013/2014 BA Guide, $50,802 (prorated) (Step and salary to be determined pending completion of negotiations) A background check, as required by State law, has been completed. 10. RESOLVED, that Ms. Pamela Lewis be appointed to the position of Cafeteria Aide at Lincoln/Roosevelt School retroactive to for the 2015/2016 school year. Ms. Lewis will be replacing Ms. Diana Hawley Salary: Step 0 the 2013/2014 Paraprofessional Guide - $13.95/hour 12.5 Hours/Week (not to exceed 25 Hours/Week) (Step and Salary to be determined pending completion of negotiations) A background check, as required by State law, has been completed. *Mt. Arlington Representative votes Page 7 of 9

8 APPROVAL OF SPECIALIZED ATHLETIC TRAINERS, CONSULTANTS, AND ADVISORS RHS *11. RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Township Board of Education approve the individuals listed below as Specialized Athletic Trainer, Consultant, and Advisor of Roxbury High School for the 2015/2016 school year. Salary is paid from Roxbury Baseball Booster Club. Name Sport Salary Josh Ury Baseball $3,500 ATHLETIC VOLUNTEER *12. RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Township Board of Education approve the appointment of the following Athletic Department Volunteer at Roxbury High School for the 2015/2016 school year. A Certification for Paraprofessional Aide Athletic Volunteer form has been signed and is on file. Kevin Murray - Baseball ATHLETIC EVENT WORKERS *13. RESOLVED, that the staff listed below be approved for employment as Athletic Event Workers for the 2015/2016 school year. Marcia Cordeiro Jessica Harrison Marisa LaForgia Christina Nunes Shannon Rodas Suzanne Scudder SALARY ADJUSTMENT PROFESSIONAL STAFF *14. RESOLVED, that the staff member listed below at Roxbury High School has their salary adjusted as follows retroactive to September 1, 2015 for the 2015/2016 school year. Name From (13/14 Step & Salary)* To (13/14 Step & Salary)* Gregory Boccuti MA, Step 2-4 $56,027 Music Teacher MA+30, Step 2-4 $60,827 Music Teacher *Step and salary to be determined pending completion of negotiations APPROVAL OF STIPEND *15. RESOLVED, that Ms. Rosemary Bowers substitute nurse attend the National Concert Band Festival in Indianapolis with the Roxbury High School Concert Band on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 thru Sunday, March 13, 2016 be approved for a stipend of $1, *Mt. Arlington Representative votes Page 8 of 9

9 D. Negotiations (Resolution 1) APPROVAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ROXBURY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION *1. RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Township Board of Education ratifies the contract between it and the Roxbury Administrators Association covering the period from July 1, 2014 through June 30, The agreement has recently been ratified by the Roxbury Administrators Association, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board President is authorized and directed to execute the final Collective Bargaining Agreement consistent with the terms of the Memorandum of Agreement and in a form satisfactory to the Board Attorney. E. Executive Session (Resolution 1) EXECUTIVE SESSION *1. WHEREAS, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, also known as the Sunshine Law, authorizes a public body to meet in Executive Session under certain limited circumstances; and WHEREAS, said law requires the Board of Education to adopt a resolution at a public meeting before it can meet in such an Executive Session; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education is anticipating to hold a Regular Meeting on March 21, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at Lincoln Roosevelt School; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education intends to discuss matters in Executive Session at this meeting; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Township Board of Education expects to discuss personnel, student matters and matters covered by attorney client privilege during the aforementioned Executive Session; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the public portion of the aforementioned Roxbury Township Board of Education meeting will commence at 7:30 p.m. XVII. XVIII. XIX. XX. PUBLIC COMMENTS (There is a three minute time limit, per Board Policy) EXECUTIVE SESSION (IF NECESSARY) PUBLIC SESSION - (IF NECESSARY) ADJOURNMENT *Mt. Arlington Representative votes Page 9 of 9