ABSECON BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING REGULAR MEETING August 28, 2018

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1 ABSECON BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING REGULAR MEETING August 28, A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. in the Media Center of the Marsh School, with the president, Dr. Grites presiding. B. FLAG SALUTE C. SUNSHINE LAW Dr. Grites announced that the meeting was being held in compliance with the "Sunshine Law", in that a notice was posted with the City Clerk and the newspapers were notified. Dr. Grites announced that a mechanical device would be used to record these proceedings. D. ROLL CALL Board Members Present Absent Administration Present Mr. Cottrell X X Mr. Rynkiewicz X Dr. Daniel Dooley X Ms. Wallace X Ms. Law X Mr. Corkhill X Mr. Neal X Dr. Grites X THE ABSECON BOARD OF EDUCATION USES A CONSENT AGENDA PROCEDURE. E. MINUTES: Mr. Cottrell moved to approve the following minutes as read: Board Meeting July 24, The motion was seconded by Ms. Law, and unanimously carried by a roll call vote. Mr. Corkhill, Absent. Mr. Cottrell moved to approve the following minutes as read: Executive Session Board Meeting July 24, The motion was seconded by Ms. Law, and unanimously carried by a roll call vote. Mr. Corkhill, Absent. Mr. Cottrell moved to approve the following minutes as read: Special Board Meeting August 8, The motion was seconded by Ms. Law, and unanimously carried by a roll call vote. Mr. Corkhill, Absent. Mr. Cottrell moved to approve the following minutes as read: Executive Session Special Board Meeting August 8,

2 Page 2 August 28, The motion was seconded by Ms. Law, and carried by a roll call vote as follows: Board members voting Aye: Mr. Cottrell, Ms. Wallace, Ms. Law, Mr. Neal and Dr. Grites; Board Member voting Abstain: Mr. Rynkiewicz. F. CORRESPONDENCE: None G. OPENED/CLOSED TO PUBLIC: Meeting was opened/closed to public at 7:10 pm. No public comments. Re: Agenda action items only. H. MONTHLY DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Superintendent Attales Principal Marsh Principal Special Services/Curriculum Facilities Committee Negotiations Delegate to NJSBA EDUCATIONAL POLICIES COMMITTEE: I. PERSONNEL: 1. Resignation - Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to accept the resignation of Valerie Rodriguez, Elementary Instructional Assistant, as of July 30,. 2. Rehire - Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to rehire Alexandria Echevarria as an Elementary Instructional Assistant, effective September 1,, for the school year. 3. New Hires: a. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to approve the hiring of Maria MacDonald, School Attendance Officer, effective September 1, at an annual stipend of $4,500 for the school year. [Acct. No / ] b. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to approve the hiring of Becca Ralph, Preschool Teacher, pending the acceptance of the Preschool Education Expansion Aide (PEEA), on Step 1 of the BA Salary Guide at $52,151 for the school year. [Acct. No ] c. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to approve the hiring of Chelsea Fortunato, Kindergarten Special Education Teacher, effective September 1,, on Step 1 of the BA Salary Guide at $52,151 for the school year. [Acct. No ] check d. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to approve the hiring of Brian Kehoe, Middle School Social Studies Teacher, effective September 1,, on Step 1 of the BA +15 Salary Guide at $53,700 for the school year. [Acct. No ]

3 Page 3 August 28, e. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to approve the hiring of Stacey Chiarolanza, 6th Grade ELA Long Term Substitute Teacher, effective September 4, through October 31,. She will be compensated at the substitute rate for the first 20 days of employment, and after day 20 a per diem daily rate based upon Step 1 of the BA salary guide, $52,151. [Acct. No ] f. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to approve the hiring of Robert Evans, 7th Grade ELA Long Term Substitute Teacher, effective September 4, through December 7,. He will be compensated at the substitute rate for the first 20 days of employment, and after day 20 a per diem daily rate based upon Step 1 of the BA salary guide, $52,151. [Acct. No ] g. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to approve the hiring of Andrew Garonzik, Music Teacher, effective September 1,, on Step 1 of the BA salary guide at $52,151 for the school year. [Acct. No ] h. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to approve the hiring of Jessica Torcicollo, Middle School Guidance Counselor, effective October 29,, on Step 1 of the MA salary guide at $56,803 for the school year. [Acct. No ] i. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to approve the hiring of Allison Hewitt, Middle School Math Teacher, effective September 1,, on Step 1 of the BA salary guide at $52,151 for the school year. [Acct. No ] j. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to approve the hiring of Deepa Mirpuri McCabe, STEAM Specialist, effective October 29,, on Step 1 of the BA+15 salary guide at $53,700 for the school year. [Acct. No / ] Ms. Law moved to approve item 3j. The motion was seconded by Ms. Wallace, and carried by a roll call vote as follows: Board members voting Aye: Mr. Cottrell, Mr. Rynkiewicz, Ms. Wallace, Mr. Neal and Dr. Grites; Board Member voting Abstain: Ms. Law. k. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to approve the hiring of Julie Batten, Elementary Special Education Teacher, effective September 1,, on Step 1 of the BA+15 salary guide at $53,700 for the school year. [Acct. No ]

4 Page 4 August 28, 4. Lead Maintenance/Custodians - Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to approve the following Lead Maintenance/Custodians for the school year [Acct. No ]: a. Lead Day Maintenance/Custodian - $3,000 Stipend - Donald Snyder b. Lead Day Maintenance/Custodian - $3,000 Stipend - Niles Riggsbee c. Lead Evening Maintenance/Custodian - $1,000 Stipend - John Riggsbee d. Lead Evening Maintenance/Custodian - $1,000 Stipend - Joe Petrosh 5. Maintenance/Custodian: a. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to approve the status of Neil O Brien, Maintenance/Custodian, from a 62.5% employee to a full time 100% employee as of September 1,. b. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to approve the status of Frank Reale, Part Time Maintenance/Custodian, from a 50% employee to a 62.5% employee as of September 1,. 6. Home Instruction Tutor - Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to approve Sherri Liepe as a Home Instruction Tutor for the school year. 7. Summer Technology Work - Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to ratify Michael Morris, Jr., summer technology help, an additional 15 hours at an hourly rate of $40 per hour. 8. Educational Leadership Internship - Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to amend the mentor of Jennifer Keeney, from Christine Ruth to Joseph Giardina for the fall semester. 9. Staff Transfers - Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to approve the transfer of the following staff members for the school year: a. Alice Camac from Middle School Special Education Teacher to Grade 7 Language Arts Teacher b. John White from Middle School Physical Education/Special Education Teacher to Middle School Physical Education Teacher c. Barbara Horner from Grade 8 Language Arts Teacher to District ELA Coach d. Kelly Montgomery from Grade 6 Math Teacher to District Mathematics Coach 10. District Substitutes - Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to approve the following District Substitutes for the school year: Bradley, M. Mantelle Frugoli, Kristy McGloin, Judith Brady, Alyssa Hargrove, Carol Mills, Laura Buckalew, Georgeanna Hedel, Randal Munn, Susan Burrows, Kaitlyn Hipple, Shirley Nichols, Diane Cannuscio, Bambi Iaconelli, Sofia Philippou, Tanya Chiarolanza, Stacey Jones, Karin Phillips, Tiffany Chubb, Justin Liepe, Samantha Quein, Tiffany Colman, Kelly Litz-Neavear Smith, Sandra

5 Page 5 August 28, Corio, Carmela Mallett, Patricia Smith, Elizabeth Derbyshire, Robert Mancinelli, Robert Smith, Sandra Dortort, Sharon Mawhinney-Epp, Kathleen Suckiel, Aud Falkenstein, Steven McCullough, Christine Urmson, Christine 11. Substitute Nurse - Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to approve Eileen Tucker as a Substitute Nurse for the school year. 12. Mentors - Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to approve the following mentors for the school year: Beverly Fahy Lora Blanco Kelly Montgomery Jenna Graves Dave Seals Mary Alvarado Marybeth Cialini Russell Davis Michelle Flynn Rita Brown Matt Adair 13. Resignation - Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to accept the resignation of Rene Perera-Navarro, Part Time Maintenance/Custodian, as of August 30,. 14. Library Checkout Trainer - Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to approve Emily Keyser, operator of Library Checkout, to train the STEAM Specialist and all other specialist on how to properly conduct book selection and automated checkout of media materials. The training is recommended to take place on September 4, and September 5, for 2.5 hours per day, for up to 5 additional hours of pay at $10 per hour. 15. Mentors - Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to approve the Sherri Liepe as a mentor for the school year. 16. District Substitutes - Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to approve the following District Substitutes for the school year: Broxton, Tasha Wilhite, Laurence Ms. Law moved to approve items 1., 2., 3a., 3b., 3c., 3d., 3e., 3f., 3g., 3h., 3i., 3k., 4., 5a., 5b., 6., 7., 8., 9., 10., 11., 12., 13., 14., 15., and 16. The motion was seconded by Ms. Wallace, and unanimously carried by a roll call vote. J. CURRICULUM 1. Out of District Workshops - Motion to approve the following Out of District Workshops: DATE NAME LOCATION EVENT REGISTRATION

6 Page 6 August 28, September 25, Beverly Fahy Jenna Graves Marybeth Cialini Rita Brown Lora Blanco Dave Seals Russell Davis Matt Adair Kelly Montgomery Mary Alvarado Michelle Flynn ETTC Making the Mentoring Process More Meaningful ETTC Hours September 25, Sonia Witherspoon Legislative and Legal Update October 10, November 28, Joseph Giardina 100 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, NJ Preschool Supervisors Meeting No Cost to the District miles February 27, May 22, October 22 - October 25, Dr. Daniel Dooley Lindsay Reed Joe Giardina Kevin Burns Dr. Thomas Grites Chris Cottrell Raquel Law Alex Corkhill Linda Wallace John Rynkiewicz Eric Neal Brian Mills Ken Goglas Mike Morris Sonia Witherspoon Alaina Baner Mila Melton Barbara Horner Kelly Montgomery Jennifer Keeney Atlantic City Convention Center NJASBO Workshop $1,600 October 30, ESSA/Audsum November 27, Ken Goglas Residency

7 Page 7 August 28, December 4, Capital Projects January 17, 2019 Accounting/ Auditing February 7, 2019 Pension Update March 19, 2019 Mila Melton Purchasing April 9, Audit Ms. Law moved to approve items 1. The motion was seconded by Ms. Wallace, and unanimously carried by a roll call vote. FISCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE: K. FINANCE: 1. Extraordinary Aid Award Motion to accept the extraordinary aid award for the school year in the amount of $25, Non-Public Transportation Aid - Motion to accept non-public transportation aid for the school year in the amount of $17, Homeless Tuition Reimbursement - Motion to accept the state reimbursement of tuition for three students with homeless status for the school year in the amount of $27, Removal of Items - Motion to ratify the deletion of the following items from the fixed asset report as of June 30, : Asset # Description 1483 Kitchen - Refrigerator Door 1486 Kitchen - Freezer Door 1733 Workstation Double 1734 Workstation Double 1735 Workstation Double 1736 Workstation Triple

8 Page 8 August 28, 1737 Workstation Quadruple 5004 V-Room - Distance Learning System 5052 Scrubber - Minuteman 5272 CPU Monitor - Apple 5287 Scrubber - Minuteman 5311 Scrubber 5333 Scrubber - Minuteman Network Infrastructure Project 5. Removal of Items Motion to ratify the deletion of the following items from the fixed asset report as of 7/31/. Asset # Description 1031 Saw Table 1476 Oven Stacking - Double 1477 Oven Stacking - Double 1478 Oven Stacking - Double 1479 Oven Stacking - Double 5025 Power vault Server - Dell 6. Oven Sales - Motion to approve the sale of four commercial kitchen ovens (two double stacking ovens) to another public school district for $ School Nutrition Program prices - Motion to approve the School Nutrition Program prices, effective September 1,. Paid Reduced Adult Breakfast $1.20 $0.30 $4.00 Lunch $2.90 $0.40 $ Tuition Contracts: a. Motion to approve the tuition contract to send student to Galloway Township Public Schools for the school year to attend a self-contained class including a 1:1 aide and related services for a total annual of $76, b. Motion to approve the tuition contract to send student to Coastal Learning Center for the school year including extended school year for a total annual tuition of $60, (217 $276.95/day). c. Motion to approve the tuition contract to send student to Egg Harbor Township Public Schools for the /2019 school year to attend class including a 1:1 aide for a total annual tuition of $ 40,449.60: MD tuition $85.01 per diem plus 1-1 aide $ per 180 days

9 Page 9 August 28, d. Motion to approve the tuition contract to send student to Egg Harbor Township Public Schools for the /2019 school year to attend class including a 1:1 aide for a total annual tuition of $ 41, plus related services: MD Tuition $85.01 per diem, 1-1 aide $ per diem, OT services $31.89 per 180 days plus ESY of $1, e. Motion to approve the tuition contract to send student to YALE School at Cedar Creek for the /2019 to attend class including a 1:1 aide for a total annual tuition of $88,021.80: Tuition $ per diem, 1-1 aide $195 per 180 days f. Motion to ratify the tuition contract with Atlantic County Special Services School District to send 9 students to extended school year at a fee of $2,200 per student for a total cost of $19,800. g. Motion to approve the tuition contracts with Atlantic County Special Services School District to place the following students out-of-district for the school year: Students: ACSSSD# 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Program # of Students Annual Tuition Per Student Preschool Disabled 1 $39,240 Multiple Disabled 7 $40,140 Autism 2 $48,240 Behavioral Disabled 1 $45,540 h. Motion to approve the tuition contract with Pleasantville High School as follows: 30 $18,000 $ 540, /2017 Tuition Adjustment $ 73,687 Total: $ 613,687 i. Motion to approve the tuition contract with Atlantic County Vocational School Board of Education as follows: 136 $5,510 = $ $7,295 = $ 29,180 Tuition adjustment for 2016/2017 $ 264,846 Total: $1,043,386 j. Motion to approve the tuition contracts to receive student from Port Republic Board of Education for the school year to attend class the multiple disabled program as follows: Annual tuition rate of $13,396 Tuition Adjustment ($5,669) ESY Tuition $1,200 Total $ 8,927

10 Page 10 August 28, k. Motion to approve the tuition contract to receive student from Upper Pittsgrove Township Board of Education for the /2019 school year to attend the preschool disabled program at an annual tuition rate of $15,492. l. Motion to approve the tuition contracts to receive the following students from Atlantic City Board of Education for the school year (students are covered under the McKinney Vento Act): Student Grade 8 $12,586 Student Grade 7 $12,586 m. Motion to approve the tuition contracts to receive two students from the Hamilton Board of Education for the period September 6, - November 28, (students are covered under the McKinney Vento Act): Student Program Prorated Tuition Student Grade 4 $3, (52 days) Student Grade KF $3, (52 days) 9. Personal Aide Agreement Motion to ratify the personal aide agreement with Atlantic County Special Services School District for student ACSSSD-1 as follows: Extended School Year $ 2,300 School Year $42, Transportation Jointure - Motion to ratify the transportation jointure with Atlantic County Special Services School District to transport (9) students to the extended school year programs at the Atlantic County Special Service School District Mays Landing campus: Route Number of Students Destination Cost ML7 7 ACSSSD, Mays Landing $11,200 Shore 2 ACSSSD $ 3, ESEA FY19- Title I - Motion to approve the following teacher salaries to be paid from the ESEA FY19 Title I Grant: Rose Guerrera 100% Marsh School Amanda Witmer 100% Attales School FY19 Preschool Expansion Grant Motion to approve the following salaries to be paid from the FY19 Preschool Expansion Grant. Christine Caligiori 100% Marsh School- Teacher Bev Fahy 100% Marsh School- Teacher Suzanne Rhodes 100% Marsh School- Aide Beverly Morrison 100% Marsh School- Aide Sue Morton 100% Marsh School- Aide Chapter 192/193 Aid - Motion to accept Chapter 192/193 aid for the school year in the total amount of $127,746. Compensatory Education $ 75,297 Exam & Classification $ 29,847 Corrective Speech $ 3,571 Supplemental Instruction $ 19,031

11 Page 11 August 28, 14. Substitute Nurse - Staffing Services - Motion to approve the agreement with Professional Medical Staffing, LLC to provide substitute nursing services for the school years, as follow: RN Substitute $49 / hour LPN $43 / hour 15. Lease Purchase of Truck with Plow - Motion to approve the purchase of a 2019 Chevrolet double cab 2500 truck (quote-dated 6/25/) from Mall Chevrolet at a cost of $30,500 and a snowplow from Laurel Lawn mower at a cost of $4,795. Purchase to be made through approved lease purchase transaction. 16. Reimbursement - Motion to approve mileage reimbursement of.31 cents per mile for regular school district business travel for in-state county meetings provided free of charge and in-state professional development activities for which registration fee does not exceed $150 per employee or board of education member up to a maximum of $1,500 per person. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Cottrell moved to adopt the following resolution at 8:00 pm: BE IT RESOLVED by the Absecon Board of Education that, pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-1 et seq.) it shall enter into Executive Session to discuss, potential litigation and other matters of attorney client privilege. The information discussed can be disclosed to the public only upon formal written request to the board secretary at the next work, special or regular meeting to determine if the time and circumstances would be appropriate to disclose the information discussed. At the conclusion of this session the Board of Education will reconvene the regular portion of the meeting and action may, or may not, be taken. On a motion by Mr. Cottrell, seconded by Ms. Law, and unanimously carried by a voice vote, the Executive Session was declared closed at 8:30 pm. 17. High School Feasibility Study - RESOLVED that the Board hereby authorize special counsel Porzio Bromberg & Newman, PC, to proceed with a feasibility study examining existing and potential sending-receiving options for the education of Absecon high school students, for an amount not to exceed $52,500. Mr. Cottrell moved to approve items Preschool Education Expansion Aid Motion to accept the Preschool Education Expansion Aid grant (PEEA) in the amount of $188,730 for the school year. 19. ESEA FY19 Grant Application/Award Motion to approve the resubmission of the ESEA FY19 grant to include the Title I SIA Part A award as follows: Title I $222,825 Title I SIA $ 13,400 Title IIA $ 34,834 Title III $ 11,096 Title IV $ 13,392

12 Page 12 August 28, Mr. Cottrell moved to approve items 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6., 7., 8a., 8b., 8c., 8d., 8e., 8f., 8g., 8h., 8i., 8j., 8k., 8l., 8m., 9., 10., 11., 12., 13., 14., 15., 16., 18., and 19. L. OTHER BUSINESS: 1. TREASURER S REPORT Mr. Cottrell moved to acknowledge the receipt of the Treasurer's Report for July, which is in agreement. 2. SECRETARY S REPORT - Mr. Cottrell moved to acknowledge the receipt of the Secretary s Report for July, which is in agreement. Mr. Rynkiewicz, Absent. 3. BOARD SECRETARY MONTHLY CERTIFICATION Mr. Cottrell moved, that after review and pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6: (e), the Absecon Board of Education certifies that as July 31,, after review of the Secretary s and Treasurer s Monthly Financial Reports (Revenue and Appropriation Sections), and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials that, to the best of our knowledge, no Major account or fund has been expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A (b), and there have been no changes in anticipated revenue sources and/or amounts so that sufficient funds are available to meet the district s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. 4. TRANSFERS Mr. Cottrell moved to ratify July transfers. 5. MONTHLY PURCHASE ORDERS/BILLS Mr. Cottrell moved to approve the following: Bills to be Approved for Payment $ 712, Check to be Ratified $ Payroll (July) to be Ratified $ 147, M. OLD BUSINESS: None N. NEW BUSINESS: None O. OPENED TO PUBLIC: Meeting was opened to public at 8:40 pm.

13 Page 13 August 28, Jennifer Aver, 220 Mill Road, is in favor of the high school feasibility study. CLOSED TO PUBLIC: Meeting was closed to public at 8:41 pm. P. NEXT MEETING DATE September 25, 7:00 PM Q. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Cottrell moved to adopt the following resolution at 8:50 pm.: BE IT RESOLVED by the Absecon Board of Education that, pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-1 et seq.) it shall enter into Executive Session to discuss negotiations, and other matters of attorney client privilege. The information discussed can be disclosed to the public only upon formal written request to the board secretary at the next work, special or regular meeting to determine if the time and circumstances would be appropriate to disclose the information discussed. At the conclusion of this session the Board of Education will reconvene the regular portion of the meeting and action may, or may not, be taken. On a motion by Mr. Cottrell, seconded by Mr. Rynkiewicz, and unanimously carried by a voice vote, the Executive Session was declared closed at 9:40 pm. R. ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Mr. Cottrell, seconded by Mr. Rynkiewicz, and unanimously carried by a voice vote, the meeting adjourned at 9:41 pm. Respectfully submitted, Board Secretary