ABSECON BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING REGULAR MEETING September 26, 2017

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1 ABSECON BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING REGULAR MEETING September 26, 2017 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. in the Media Center of the Marsh School, with the president, Mr. Gerald Hoenes presiding. Mr. Hoenes 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. Mr. Hoenes announced that a mechanical device would be used to record these proceedings. FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL Board Members Present Absent Administration Present Mr. Cottrell Tina Davisson Mr. Rynkiewicz Dr. Theresa DeFranco Ms. Wallace Ms. Law Mr. Corkhill Dr. Grites Mr. Hoenes EECUTIVE SESSION On a motion by Mr. Cottrell, seconded by Dr. Grites, and carried by a voice vote, the following resolution was adopted at 6:17 pm: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED at a public meeting of the Board of Education of Absecon, Atlantic County, New Jersey, held September 26, 2017, that pursuant to the Open Public Meeting Act, the following subject(s) be discussed in a session of the board closed to the public: Potential Litigation It is presently anticipated that the item(s) mentioned in the resolution can be disclosed to the public upon final determination of the subject by the Board of Education. On a motion by Mr. Cottrell, seconded by Mr. Corkhill, and unanimously carried by a voice vote, the Executive Session was declared closed at 7:35 pm. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Cottrell moved to approve the following minutes as amended: Board Meeting August 29, 2017 The motion was seconded by Ms. Wallace, and unanimously carried by a roll call vote. Mr. Corkhill, Abstain. Mr. Cottrell moved to approve the following minutes as read: Executive Session August 29, 2017 The motion was seconded by Ms. Law, and unanimously carried by a roll call vote. Mr. Corkhill, Abstain.

2 Page 2 September 26, 2017 COMMUNICATIONS: OPENED/CLOSED TO PUBLIC: Meeting was opened/closed to public at 7:40 pm. No public comments. Re: Agenda action items only. COMMITTEE REPORTS SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT: The Superintendent reported on the following: Technology Presentation: Mr. Michael Morris presented a technology update. Updates: September In-Service Residency Gifted and Talented Mandatory Training Monthly Reports: Attales Interim Principal Marsh Principal Special Education Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant (LDTC) Full-Time School Counselor Technology Coordinator Director of Facilities and Grounds Anti-Bullying Specialist Librarian Nurse Attendance Enrollment EDUCATIONAL POLICIES COMMITTEE: Items for Action 1. Approve Second Reading of Board of Education Policies: Motion to approve the second reading of the following Board of Education policies: 2224 Nondiscrimination/Affirmative Action 4231/ Staff Development for Non-Certified Staff 5111 Admission Foster Care and Educational Stability 2. Approve School Safety and Security Handbook for School Year: Motion to approve the School Safety and Security Handbook for the school year. 3. Approve Submission of Nursing Service Plan for : Motion to approve the submission of the Nursing Service Plan for the school year. 4. Accept Letter of Resignation: Motion to accept the letter of resignation from Katie DeSalle, grade one teacher, effective August 31, Accept Letter of Resignation: Motion to accept the letter of resignation from Julie Batten, preschool aide, effective September 22, Ratify Hiring of Long Term Substitute Teacher Hess: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to ratify the hiring of Alison Hess, as a long term substitute teacher for

3 Page 3 September 26, 2017 LRC/Inclusion Grades Five through Eight, effective September 8, 2017 through December 23, The first twenty [20] days will be paid at a substitute rate of ninety [$90.00] dollars per day. On the twenty-first day, the daily rate of pay will change to BA/Level 1, with no benefits. This covers Irwin on personal leave. [Acct. No ] 7. Approve Hours to School Nurse for Home Cross Country Meets: Motion to approve two [2] hours each day to Mariella Deleener, school nurse for the following home cross country meets [Acct. No ]: September 27, 2017 October 11, 2017 October 13, 2017 October 18, 2017 October 24, Approve Staff Member to Marsh I&RS Committee for School Year: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to approve Stephanie Flynn to the Marsh I&RS Committee for the school year at a rate of pay of forty [$40.00] dollars per hour as stipulated in the Absecon Education Association s negotiated bargaining agreement, not to exceed twenty-four [24] hours. [Acct. No ] 9. Approve Home Instruction Staff for School Year: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to approve the following staff for home instruction for the school year at an hourly rate of forty [$40.00] dollars as per the Absecon Education Association s negotiated bargaining agreement: Staff Member Brady, Allene Horner, Barbara Montgomery, Kelly Brown, Rita Irwin, Katherine Murray, Diane Camac, Alice Kaplan, Shannon Swain, Tracy Herron, Evelyn Liepe, Sherri Swift, Stephanie 10. Ratify Homebound Instruction: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to ratify homebound instruction for student HB for ten [10] hours per week, effective September 15, Hire PALS Staff: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to hire the following PALS staff for the school year: NAME POSITION SALARY Moran, Ramona Staff $15.00 per hour Urmson, Christine Staff $15.00 per hour 12. Hire Substitute Teachers: Motion to hire the following substitute teachers for the school year: Name Degree College Mallett, Patricia Substitute Certificate University of Akron Smith, Elizabeth BA-Elementary Education Stockton University Sukiel, Aud BS-Elementary Education Elizabethtown College Employment is not on an emergent basis as a criminal history records check has been completed and is on file. 13. Approve Renewal of Substitute Teacher s Certification: Motion to approve the renewal of certification for the following as a substitute teacher: Name Degree College Wittland, Deanna Substitute Certificate Atlantic Cape Community College Employment is not on an emergent basis as a criminal history records check has been completed and is on file.

4 Page 4 September 26, Approve Class/Field Trips: Motion to approve the following class/field trip for the school year: Date Grade Trip Place Cost Bus Oct 17, 2017 Six Stockton Performing Arts Franklin Institute: Flight Performance Galloway, AEF Grant Oct 20, 2017 First Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia, PA Independent Student Fund and $5.00 per student Oct 20, 2017 Preschool Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge Oct 20, 2017 Multi- Johnson s Corner Grades Farm Oct 27, 2017 Five Rowan University Fossil Park Galloway, Medford, Glassboro, or student Independent Student Funds $5.00 per student $800 paid through PTO w/small portion paid by students Preschool Grant PTO PTO w/small portion paid by students 15. Approve Out-of-District Workshops: Motion to approve the following out-of- workshops: Date Name Location Event Registration Mileage Expense Sept 27, 2017 Abbatemarco, M Fahy, B O Connor, M T Absecon, In-District GOLD Assessment Sept 27, 2017 Alabarda, C Jasinski, P Edison, WIDA Online Screener Training Sept 28, 2017 Blanco, L Egg Harbor Township, AtlantiCare Healthy School Steering Sept 28, 2017 Giardina, J Trenton, Pre-K Supervisor s Meeting Oct 1, 2, and Broomhead, C Long Branch, AE Conference 3, 2017 Oct 4, 2017 Jasinski, P Edison, Experienced Bilingual/ESL/ELS Supervisors/Coordinat ors Meeting Oct 17, 2017, Dec 4, 2018, Mar 14, 2018 Oct 18, 2017 Oct 19, 2017 $ paid through general fund Ewell, B. Trenton, Kindergarten Seminar Cappuccio, K Giardina, J Goglas, K Maruca, T Abbatemarco, M Fahy, B O Connor, M T Egg Harbor Township, Clementon, SEMI Program Sessions 1 and 2 Implementing Studies to Promote Inquiry Based Learning for Preschool 173 miles for 1 driver 132 miles 173 miles 131 miles each date 22 miles for each session 77 miles for 1 driver

5 Page 5 September 26, 2017 Oct 19, 2017 Oct 27, 2017 Nov 27, 2017 Saparito-Austin, K Scholder, D White,J Abbatemarco, M Fahy, B O Connor, M T Abbatemarco, M Fahy, B O Connor, M T Atlantic City, Hammonton, Blackwood, Jan 23, 2018 Ewell, W Clementon, Energizing P.E. Implementing Home Visits in High Quality Early Child Care Intentional Teaching in the Interest Areas of The Creative Curriculum for Preschool GOLD Mid-Year Check-in for Kindergarten Teachers 45 miles for 1 driver 81 miles for 1 driver 79 miles Mr. Corkhill moved to approve items 1., 2., 3.,4., 5., 6., 7., 8., 9., 10., 11., 12., 13., 14., and 15. The motion was seconded by Ms. Law, and unanimously carried by a roll call vote. FISCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE: Items for Action 1. Approve Parent Transportation Contract: Motion to ratify the transportation contract for route PT-1 in the amount of $25/per day attended plus $457, for the 2017/2018 school year to transport student Y-003 to the YALE Cedar Creek School in Egg Harbor City /2018 District Consultation with Non-Public Schools: Motion to approve 2017/2018 District Consultation Form for Holy Spirit High School and Highland Academy. 3. Tuition Contract with Strang School: Motion to ratify the 2017/2018 tuition contract with Strang School (Ranch Hope, Inc.) for student SS-01 for a total of 213 days for a total tuition of $77, ($365.16/day) 4. Transportation Jointure with Greater Egg Harbor Regional Regular Routes: Motion to ratify the participation in the Greater Egg Harbor Regional transportation jointure for the 2017/2018 school year for the following routes: Route Destination Seats Annual* ABSC08 Absecon Schools 54 $21, ABSC09 Absecon Schools 54 $21, ABSC10 Absecon Schools 54 $21, ABSC11 Absecon Schools 54 $23, ABSC01 Absecon Schools 29 $60, CHTRTEC Charter Tech 54 $18, ACVT1 ACIT-Academy 54 $32, ACVT2 ACIT-Academy 54 $20, ACVT3 ACIT-Academy 54 $32, *Plus a 5.0% administrative fee.

6 Page 6 September 26, Transportation Jointure with Greater Egg Harbor Regional After School Routes: Motion to ratify the participation in the Greater Egg Harbor Regional for the 2017/2018 school year for the following route: Route Destination Seats Per Diem* ABS-ACT Absecon Schools 54 $88.01 *Plus a 5.0% administrative fee 6. Transportation Jointure with Greater Egg Harbor Regional Field Trips: Motion to ratify the participation in the Greater Egg Harbor Regional for the 2017/2018 school year for field trips. * $ First Four Hours; $70.00/hour for each additional hour. Route Destination Seats ABS-1 Absecon Schools 54 *Plus a 5.0% administrative fee 7. Transportation Jointure with Mainland High School: Motion to ratify the transportation jointure with Mainland High School to transport choice school students to Mainland High School, at a fee of $1,000 per student. (Student enrollment is currently 12). 8. Approve Bid Award for Safety and Security Window Film: Motion to approve the ESC bid award for safety and security window film, MRESC 15/16-80 award to Window Film Depot, Inc., bid term: 3/21/16-3/20/2017, extended to 3/20/2018. Cost per square foot ranges from $4.00 to $9.00 including installation. 9. Agreement for Banking Courier Services: Motion to ratify the agreement with Eastern Armored Services, Inc. to provide courier banking services between the Absecon Schools and Ocean First Bank. The monthly fee of is billed to and paid by Ocean First Bank /2018 Tuition Contract with YALE School Atlantic II, Inc.: Motion to ratify the tuition contract with YALE School Atlantic II, Inc. to send student Y-003 at an annual tuition cost of $49, plus extraordinary services of $34,200 for a total cost of $84, Approve Contract for Physical Therapy Services: Motion to approve the contract for Spectrum Rehabilitation to provide physical therapy services at a fee of $78 hour for the 2017/2018 school year. 12. Tuition Contracts Sent to Washington Township BOE: Motion to ratify the following tuition contracts (DCPP placements) to send two students to Washington Township BOE, for the period, December 2, 2016 June 30, 2017: Student Program Pro-Rated Tuition WS-01 Grade 1-5 $11, WS-02 Grades 1 5 $11, Appoint Special Legal Counsel: Motion to appoint Porzio, Bromberg, and Newman as Special Legal Counsel at an hourly rate of. Item 13. was tabled. 14. Approve Board Member Workshop: Motion to approve the $75 fee for Board Member Chris Cottrell to attend the Fall Law Forum, October 26, 2017, at the Atlantic City Convention Center. Mr. Cottrell moved to approve items 14. Mr. Cottrell, Abstain.

7 Page 7 September 26, 2017 Mr. Cottrell moved to approve items 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6., 7., 8., 9., 10., 11., and 12. FACILITIES COMMITTEE: None NEGOTIATIONS: Dr. Grites asked that negotiations be discussed in executive session. DELEGATE TO SBA: Mr. Cottrell reported that he and Ms. Wallace attended the September meeting regarding substance abuse. Part 2 will be October 3, He also spoke of the upcoming SBA workshops. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: None RECEIPT OF TREASURER S and SECRETARY S REPORT: Mr. Cottrell moved to acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer s Report and the Secretary s Report for August which are in agreement. BOARD OF EDUCATION S MONTHLY CERTIFICATION: Mr. Cottrell moved that, after review and pursuant to 6A:23A-16.10(c)4 the Absecon Board of Education certifies that as of August 31, 2017, after review of the Secretary s and Treasurer s Monthly Financial Reports (Revenue and Appropriations Sections), and upon consultation with the appropriate officials that, to the best of our knowledge, no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(b), and there have been no changes in anticipated revenue sources and/or amounts so that sufficient funds are available to meet the s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. TRANSFERS: Mr. Cottrell moved to ratify the August transfers. MONTHLY PURCHASE ORDERS AND BILLS: Mr. Cottrell moved to approve the following: Bills to be Approved for Payment $ 618, Check to be Ratified $ 10, Payroll (September) to be Ratified $ 135, OPENED TO PUBLIC: Meeting was opened to public at 9:10 pm. Eric Neal, 1126 Plymouth Landing Road, addressed the process of securing a bus for students attending Ocean City Choice School. As a parent, he was not happy that the letter sent by GEHR to vote on busing to be partially paid by parents was received on a Wednesday and due back on Monday. That was not enough time for families to respond, some were away, and non-responses are counted as no. CLOSED TO PUBLIC: The meeting was closed to public at 9:11 pm.

8 Page 8 September 26, 2017 EECUTIVE SESSION On a motion by Mr. Cottrell, seconded by Mr. Corkhill, and carried by a voice vote, the following resolution was adopted at 9:11 pm. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED at a public meeting of the Board of Education of Absecon, Atlantic County, New Jersey, held September 26, 2017, that pursuant to the Open Public Meeting Act, the following subject(s) be discussed in a session of the board closed to the public: Student Matters Potential Litigation Negotiations It is presently anticipated that the item(s) mentioned in the resolution can be disclosed to the public upon final determination of the subject by the Board of Education. On a motion by Dr. Grites seconded by Mr. Cottrell, and unanimously carried by a voice vote, the Executive Session was declared closed at 9:20 pm, DATE OF NET MEETING: Next Regular Board Meeting 7:00 PM October 24, 2017 ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Dr. Grites, seconded by Mr. Cottrell, and unanimously carried by a voice vote, the meeting was adjourned at 9:22 pm. Respectfully submitted, Tina Maruca Board Secretary