A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Township of Deptford was held at the above place and date at 7:00p.m. prevailing time.

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1 DEPTFORD TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DEPTFORD, NEW JERSEY A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Township of Deptford was held at the above place and date at 7:00p.m. prevailing time. The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Susan Kryszczak at 7:02p.m. Statement: In accordance with the Sunshine Law: Notice of this meeting has been provided to the South Jersey Times, the Courier Post, the District Website, and the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Deptford to be posted in a public place. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Present Mark Getsinger Stacy Gray Ed Kalinowski Susan David-Kryszczak James McDevitt Joe McKenna Linda Rosser Frank Scambia Absent Laura Newcomb Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Ms. Rosser, seconded by Mr. Getsinger, on the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent to approve the Open Session and Executive Session minutes of the meeting held April 10, PRESENTATIONS Also Present Dr. Charles Blachford, Interim Superintendent Mrs. Carolyn Morehead, Assistant Superintendent Mr. Todd D. Reitzel, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Mr. Al Marmero, School Solicitor Grace, Marmero & Associates 1. Gisele DiNatale for Teen Cancer Awareness, Victorious for Teens Foundation and Susan G. Komen Organization for district wide Pink Day - Kathy Griggs & Marisa Cei PUBLIC HEARING/APPROVAL OF BUDGET Mr. Reitzel presented an overview of the proposed budget. Motion by Ms. Rosser, seconded by Mr. Kalinowski, to approve the following: BE IT RESOLVED to approve the adoption of the school district budget as presented in the budget documents and approved by the Executive County Superintendent: Budget Local Tax Levy General Fund $68,734,118 $41,327,968 Special Revenue Fund $2,380,522 0 Debt Service Fund $1,343,700 $1,343,700 Total Base Budget $72,458,340 $42,671,668 1

2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Deptford Board of Education, has adopted policies #0147 (Board Member Compensation and Expenses), #4440 (Support Staff Members Job Expenses), and #6471 (School District Travel), which provide that the Board of Education shall establish in the annual school budget a maximum expenditure amount that may be allotted for such travel and expense reimbursement. The Deptford Board of Education hereby establishes a maximum of $50,000 in the General Fund Budget for travel and travel related expenditures. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the support documentation of this budget also contains an itemization of criteria expenditures as required under administrative regulations. COMMUNICATIONS None PUBLIC PORTION (agenda items only) Mrs. Kryszczak opened the meeting for petitions from the floor regarding agenda items only. There were no comments from the public. REPORTS POLICY 1. Interim Superintendent None 2. Committees: a. Policy Linda Rosser, Chairperson None b. Personnel Frank Scambia, Chairperson None c. Curriculum Stacy Gray, Chairperson we have a meeting set for May 3 rd d. Finance Mark Getsinger, Chairperson we had a meeting last week, information was distributed e. Buildings & Grounds Ed Kalinowski, Chairperson none f. Shared Services Laura Newcomb, Chairperson Mrs. Kryszczak stated we are working to schedule a meeting with the Township Motion by Mrs. Gray, seconded by Ms. Rosser, on the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent to approve the following: 1. Second reading of Regulation 9150 School Visitors (Revised) as attached (Policy Attachment 1). PERSONNEL Motion by Mrs. Kryszczak, seconded by Mrs. Gray, to table Item #7b. Motion carried unanimously to table Item #7b. Motion by Mr. Kalinowski, seconded by Mr. McDevitt, on the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent to approve the following, excluding Item #7b: 1. RETIREMENTS, RESIGNATIONS AND TERMINATIONS a. Resignation of Kristen Roszell, teacher, effective June 30, 2018 (end of day). b. Resignation of Gary Goetchius, substitute bus aide, effective April 9,

3 LEAVES OF ABSENCE 2. LEAVES OF ABSENCE LEAVE REQUESTED FEDERAL MEDICAL LEAVE NJ FLA USE OF SICK DAYS Date rec'd in BO , OV, Maternity 9/4/18-10/5/18 10/2/18-10/5/18 10/2/18-10/5/18 sick 9/4/18-10/1/18 unpaid 10/2/18-10/5/18 4/6/ , MMS, Medical 4/4/18-6/30/18 Intermittent 4/4/18-6/30/18 Intermittent N/A 4/4/18-6/30/18 unpaid intermittently 4/6/ , HS, Caregiver 4/20/18-6/21/18 4/20/18-6/21/18 4/20/18-6/21/18 unpaid 4/20/18-6/21/18 4/16/ , Transportation, Maternity 4/23/18-6/27/18 5/2/18-6/27/18 5/2/18-6/27/18 sick 4/23/18-4/30/18 personal 5/1/18 unpaid 5/2/18-6/27/18 4/13/18 3. TRANSFERS a. Kenneth Scott, paraprofessional, Monongahela Middle School to paraprofessional, Pine Acres Early Childhood Center, effective May 7, 2018 for the remainder of the school year. 4. EMPLOYMENT a. Michael Hobson, vehicle mechanic, effective May 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018, at a salary of $59,649 (pro-rated) (pending negotiations) as per the applicable Unit agreement (pending criminal history record clearance and all pertinent paperwork) (replacing J. Campbell who resigned). b. Michelle Thomas, Service Aide, Shady Lane Elementary, effective May 7, 2018 through June 30, 2018 at a salary of $20.96 per hour (pending negotiations) as per the applicable Unit agreement (pending criminal history record clearance and all pertinent paperwork) (replacement for B. Wheeler who resigned). 5. PROMOTIONS - NONE 6. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - NONE 7. OTHER a. Donia Mosad and Makayla Buck, student workers, as Spartan Care Aides (student) for no more than 12 hours per week at a rate of $9.25 per hour for the school year effective April 25, 2018 through June 21, c. The following football coaches as Volunteer Spring and Summer Weight Training Coaches for the remainder of the school year: Mark Bresani Stephen Scuderi Dennis Scuderi d. Approve summer hours as follows: 12-month employees will be required to work from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a ½ hour lunch Monday Thursday. Any vacation/sick/personal time used will be deducted at the rate of 1.0 per day taken. All schools will be closed on Fridays during the summer hour period, 3

4 beginning July 2, 2018 and ending August 24, 2018, in order to conserve energy. HVAC units will be adjusted accordingly for conservation efforts as well. Motion carried on all items excluding Item #7b. Roll call vote (8-0). CURRICULUM There were no items under Curriculum. STUDENTS Motion by Mr. Getsinger, seconded by Ms. Rosser, on the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent to approve the following: 1. Field Trips as listed below: DATE DESTINATION SCHOOL PARTICIPATING CLASS/CLUB TEACHER ADMISSION COST TRANSPORTATION COST 04/26/18 American Legion DTHS NJROTC Color Ballister, $0 $5.00 per student Post 133 Guard Robert 04/27/18 Wal-Mart Shady Lane 5/6 MD Shady Lane Severs, $0 $0 Stephanie 04/28/18 State Jazz Finals DHS Jazz Band Cox, Carl $ $0 Registration Fee 05/25/18 MMS Good Intent 6 th Grade Lynch, $0 $0 Debbie 05/25/18 Monongahela Shady Lane 6 th Grade Annin, Erika $0 $0 Middle School 06/05/18 American Young Voices Philadelphia, PA MMS MMS Select Singers/Chorus Weikel, Heather $95.00 Registration fee $5.00 per student 06/08/18 Philadelphia Art Museum DHS National Art Honor Society & Yearbook Davis, Tina 2. HIB Investigations as reported on the 4/10/2018 Board Meeting. 3. Homebound Instruction as follows: $7.00 per student $7.46 per student (transportation contracted) Student ID Type Placement # of hrs per week Cost Start Date End Date Special Ed Inspira 10 $34.00/hr 4/9/2018 TBD Special Ed Special Ed Inspira 10 $34.00/hr 4/10/2018 TBD Inspira 10 $34.00/hr 4/10/2018 TBD Regular Ed Inspira 10 $34.00/hr 4/12/2018 TBD 4

5 Special Ed Inspira 10 $34.00/hr 4/16/3028 TBD 4. Out of District placements as follows: School Program Student ID Tuition Rate Effective Date Abil. Solutions Vocational $33,465 3/13/18 FINANCE Motion by Ms. Rosser, seconded by Mr. McDevitt, on the recommendation of the School Business Administrator to approve the following: 1. Transfers in the budget for the month of March, 2018 as attached (Finance Attachment 1). 2. Report of the Secretary and the Cash Report as attached (Finance Attachments 2). The Deptford Township Board of Education certifies that: a. Board Secretary s Report is in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of March, 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. b. The Cash Report is in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of March, The Cash Report and Secretary s Report are in agreement for the month of March, c. Board Secretary 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. d. Board of Education Certification pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-6.10(c)4, we certify that after review of the secretary s monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that to the best of our knowledge no major accounts or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-6.10(b) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. 3. Renewal of both the health/prescription insurances with AmeriHealth Administrators and the dental insurance with Delta Dental through the School Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) for the school year as per attached (Finance Attachment 3). 4. The agreement with The SpyGlass Group, LLC for Telecommunication audit services. This service is at no cost to the Board, unless tangible monetary savings are achieved for the Board. Fees for achieved savings are outlined in the agreement but will never exceed the costs currently paid for services (budget neutral). BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS There were no items under Buildings and Grounds. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mr. McDevitt asked the solicitor to give an update on Veteran s Park. Mr. Marmero updated the Board on a recent ruling from the School Ethics Commission that the current Board is not conflicted if they choose to vote on the transfer of Veteran s Park to the ownership of Deptford Township (Mrs. Kryszczak would abstain from any vote). Motion by Mr. McDevitt, seconded by Mr. McKenna, to move forward with regards to the process of transferring ownership of Veteran s Park to the Township. 5

6 Mrs. Gray stated her concern about the ownership of the playground equipment. Discussion followed. Ms. Rosser is seeking a tradeoff of land. Motion carried. Roll call vote (7-0-1) with Mrs. Kryszczak abstaining. Mrs. Gray asked about QSAC updates. Dr. Blachford responded. She then updated the board on the PARCC assessments with regards to the new Governor and the new Educational Commissioner. Mrs. Kryszczak wanted to thank Deptford Police for the active shooter drills. NEW BUSINESS Mrs. Gray announced the upcoming Alumni Association Basketball and Softball games. She also wanted to commend the alumni volunteers of the MMS Jazz Band program Mr. McDevitt commented on the Deptford Jazz Band State Finals upcoming at Burlington City High School. Mrs. Kryszczak added about Mr. Cox s upcoming Jazz show. PAYMENT OF BILLS Motion by Mr. McDevitt, seconded by Ms. Rosser, to approve the payment of the following bills, with funds available, per approval of the Interim Superintendent and the Finance Committee (Bills List Attachment): PUBLIC PORTION Payment of: Amount General Bills $649, Cafeteria Bills $174, Total Bills $823, Mrs. Kryszczak opened the meeting for petitions from the floor. There were no comments from the public. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MEETING CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC Motion by Mr. McDevitt, seconded by Mrs. Gray, on the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent to enter closed session at 8:01pm. WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 allows for a Public Body to go into closed session during a Public Meeting; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Township of Deptford has deemed it necessary to go into closed session to discuss certain matters which are exempted from the Public; and WHEREAS, the regular meeting of this Board of Education will reconvene at the conclusion of closed session, at approximately 8:30 p.m. this evening. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Township of Deptford will go into closed session for the following reason(s) as outlined in N.J.S.A. 10:4-12: X Any matter the disclosure of which constitutes an unwarranted invasion of individual privacy (HIB review) and Personnel; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby declares that its discussion of the aforementioned subject(s) may be made public at a time when the Board Attorney advises the Board of Education that the disclosure of the discussion will not detrimentally affect any right, interest or duty of the School District or any other entity with respect to said discussion. 6

7 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education, for the aforementioned reasons, hereby declares that the public is excluded from the portion of the meeting during which the above discussion shall take place and hereby directs the Board Secretary to take the appropriate action to effectuate the terms of this resolution. Action may be taken at the conclusion of closed session. Motion carried unanimously. RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION Motion by Ms. Rosser, seconded by Mr. McKenna, to return to public session at 8:44pm. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Kalinowski, seconded by Mr. Getsinger, to approve Personnel Item #7b: 7. OTHER b. DaJuane Collins, Assistant Girls Spring Track Coach for the 2018 Track Season at a stipend of $4, as per the applicable Unit agreement (pending negotiations). Motion carried. Roll call vote (6-0-2) with Mrs. Gray and Mrs. Kryszczak abstaining. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Mr. McDevitt, seconded by Mr. McKenna, to adjourn at 8:46pm. Motion carried unanimously. Todd D. Reitzel School Business Administrator/Board Secretary 7