AGENDA November 15, 2016 REGULAR SESSION

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1 1 November 15, 2016 DOVER BOARD OF EDUCATION GRACE STREET DOVER, NEW JERSEY AGENDA November 15, 2016 REGULAR SESSION I. CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCEMENT This meeting, which is hereby called to order, is in compliance with the notice requirements of the law. Public notice was posted in the office of the Board of Education and communicated to the Municipal Clerk, the Daily Record, and the Star Ledger on January 8, EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION On the motion of, seconded by, the Board of Education resolves that the Regular Session of the Dover Board of Education adjourn to Executive Session at PM for the purpose of discussing matters, some or all of which will be made public at a future Regular Meeting of the Board to the extent that such disclosure does not serve to prejudice the rights and interests of the parties involved. CLOSE EXECUTIVE SESSION On the motion of, seconded by, the Board recommends adjourning Executive Session at PM. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION On the motion of, seconded by, the Board returns to Regular Session at PM. CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCEMENT This meeting, which is hereby called to order at PM, is in compliance with the notice requirements of the law. Public notice was posted in the office of the Board of Education and communicated to the Municipal Clerk, the Daily Record, and the Star Ledger on January 8, II. III. FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL IV. PRESENTATION a. Presenter: Mr. Sean Bullock Topic: An Overview of the Athletic Program and Facilities Development within the Dover School District b. Presenter: Ms. Cynthia Gensinger Topic: Gilder-Lehrman Institute c. Presenter: Mr. Mike Morgan Topic: I Tunes University: Infusion into the Curriculum

2 2 November 15, 2016 d. Presenter: Ms. Janet Gaynor-Matonti Topic: Update on the Fine and Performing Arts in the Dover School District e. Presenter: Mr. Hector Quinones Topic: Update from the Bilingual/World Language Department V. PUBLIC COMMENT (Agenda Items Only) VI. The Board recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on school matters. To insure a fair and orderly expression of such comment, each statement shall be held to a time period of 3 minutes. Public Comments, limited to items on this agenda, shall be entertained for approximately 30 minutes, upon the discretion of the presiding officer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On the motion of, seconded by, the Board recommends approval of the Board Meeting minutes listed below: Regular Session November 1, 2016 Executive Session November 1, 2016 VII. COMMUNICATIONS A. Letter from Town of Dover VIII. BOARD SECRETARY AND TREASURER REPORTS IX. A. On the motion of, seconded by, the Board acknowledges receipt of the certification from the Business Administrator/Board Secretary that no line item account has encumbrances and expenditures, which in total exceed the line item appropriation in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A (a), further that the Board of Education, after review of the Board Secretary s and Treasurer s monthly financial reports, upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, certifies that no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A (b), and that sufficient funds are available to meet the Board of Education s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. Therefore, it is recommended that the Secretary s and Treasurer s Reports be approved for the month ending September 30, 2016 with a cash balance of $5,908, SUPERINTENDENT S OFFICE REPORT A1. On the motion of, seconded by, the Board recommends out-of-district placement and transportation for the school year for the following Special Needs student(s): (Tuition charges subject to adjustment, based on approved tuition charges to be made available by the State Department of Education.) 62, El Primer Paso, Dover, NJ, $4,800. (tuition), $9,300. (aide), effective 11/16/2016 A2. Termination of placement: 47, Morris Campus TEC Program, Morristown, NJ, effective 11/2/ , Lake Drive School, Mountain Lakes, NJ, effective 11/3/2016

3 3 November 15, 2016 B. On the motion of, seconded by, the Board recommends Field Trips and Travel authorization approval per the attached lists. C. Statistical Attendance Report for October X. PERSONNEL A. On the motion of, seconded by, the Board, approves Staff and Extra Services Appointments for the school year as listed: (New personnel employment appointments are contingent upon the required state and federal criminal history background checks in accordance with N.J.S.A. CH 116, P.L. 1986). 1. Recommends employment of the following staff member(s) upon completion of the required paperwork: Name Emily Ann Granger **Fernando Quinones Sara Barden Carlos Lebron School Grade /Subject Current Step on Guide ASE Personal Aide N/A ED Personal Aide N/A # of Hours per Week 25 hrs. per week 25 hrs. per week ASE Resource Room MA, Step 1 N/A DHS Math BS, Step 7 N/A Base Salary $19. per hr. $19. per hr. $55,798. pro-rated $55,587 pro-rated 2. Recommends accepting the following resignation: Name School Position Effective Date John Rosenski ED Custodian November 11, Recommends accepting the following resignation, for retirement purposes: Name School Position Effective Date Mayelli Godoy Amaya ED Custodian November 11, 2016 Vladimir Belenky DHS Teacher December 1, Recommends approving the annual employment for the following administrators for the school year: Administrator Position Salary Robert Becker Superintendent $ Beth Schoonmaker Assistant Superintendent $157,843. Catherine Jenisch Business Administrator/Board Secretary $145, ** Recommends approval of the following East Dover School (Grades K-6) Title I extended-day program instructors at the contractual hourly rate of $32.29, time sheet ( TS) Jennifer Casey Louis Scerbo Magathaline Zois

4 4 November 15, Recommends approval of the following ESSA funded staff member: Name School Salary Fada Hanna DHS $55,692. ESSA Account Number HS ESSA FTE ESSA Program Salary Amount Charged to ESSA 1.00 Title I $55, Recommend approval of the following Dover High School Title I Academic Assistance Center instructors at the contractual hourly rate of $32.29, time sheet ( TS): Jessica Kardell Stephanie Rebelo Paul Richard Diane Zuccaro ** Mine Hill Representative ineligible to vote on this item XI. CURRICULUM AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES A. On the motion of, seconded by, the Board recommends approval of the Dover High School Athletic Association Treasurer s Report, compiled by Sean Bullock, Athletic Director, for the month of October B. On the motion of, seconded by, the Board recommends approval of the following curriculum guides: Physical Education Grades 9-12 Basic ESL Intermediate ESL Introduction to Coding and Computer Science English I Spanish I XII. COMMUNITY RELATIONS/POLICY A. Menugrams XIII. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS/RENTALS A. Report of Property Damage, Vandalism and Theft of School or Personal Property for the month of October B. On the motion of, seconded by, the Board recommends approval of the use of Dover Public Schools facilities as follows: * Heath Sciences Academy/Atlantic Heath Room 305/HSA Classroom Alternate Location: Aux. Gymnasium Blood Drive Wednesday December 7, :15 AM 3:00 PM No Charge

5 5 November 15, 2016 * DHS Band Boosters Cafeteria Requests: Round folding tables instead of cafeteria tables Spaghetti Dinner Saturday February 11, :00 PM 9:00 PM Snow Date: Saturday February 25, :00 PM 9:00 PM No Charge * Subject to coordination with school staff XIV. BUDGET/FINANCE A. On the motion of, seconded by, the Board approves and/or adopts the following resolutions: 1. The Board approves the November 15, 2016 payment of bills in the amount of $495, as shown on the attached listing. 2. The Board approves the Extra Services Report in the amount $50, and the Payroll Registers all for the month of October The Board recommends approving a contract with Positive Behavior Supports Corp. (PBS) to provide behavioral services for a Preschool Student. Total cost of services not to exceed $5, The Board approves the attached Budget Line Transfers for the period September 1, 2016 to September 30, The Board recommends payment for a homeless student enrolled in the Jefferson Township School District during the school year in the amount of $16,671. XV. DOVER REPORT FROM MINE HILL REPRESENTATIVE XVI. OLD BUSINESS A. Mrs. Shauer, Mrs. Laurie and Ms. Rosario attended the Morris County School Boards Association Meeting on School Safety and Security on November 9, 2016 at The Mansion at Mountain Lakes. XVII. NEW BUSINESS A. The Rolling Calendar 1. Meeting Schedule a. Committee of the Whole Session December 6, :30 PM Executive Session, 8:00 PM Public Meeting b. Regular Session December 20, :30 PM Executive Session, 8:00 PM Public Meeting

6 6 November 15, 2016 B. New Jersey School Boards meetings: 1. February 8, Topic to be announced: The Mansion at Mountain Lakes from 6 PM to 9 PM 2. March 22, Topic to be announced: The Mansion at Mountain Lakes from 6 PM to 9 PM 3. April 26, Topic to be announced: The Mansion at Mountain Lakes from 6 PM to 9 PM XVIII.PUBLIC COMMENT The Board recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on school matters. To insure a fair and orderly expression of such comment, each statement shall be held to a time period of 3 minutes. Public Comments shall be entertained for approximately 30 minutes, upon the discretion of the presiding officer. XIX. EXECUTIVE SESSION On the motion of, seconded by, the Board resolves that the Regular Session of the Dover Board of Education adjourn to Executive Session at PM for the purpose of discussing, some or all of which will be made public at a future Regular Meeting of the Board to the extent that such disclosure does not serve to prejudice the rights and interests of the parties involved. XX. ADJOURNMENT On the motion of, seconded by, the Board recommends adjournment at PM.