HARDING TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION 34 Lee s Hill Road, New Vernon, NJ Monday, May 8, 2017 Regular Session Mission Statement

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1 HARDING TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION 34 Lee s Hill Road, New Vernon, NJ Monday, May 8, 2017 Regular Session Mission Statement The Harding Township School provides a strong educational foundation which inspires students to achieve academic excellence. Our dedicated faculty stimulates intellectual growth using a challenging curriculum within a supportive learning environment. We encourage students to become self-directed, lifelong learners who are well prepared for the academic and social challenges of the future. District Goal 1: To measure the academic progress of our students through the administration of districtwide assessments in Reading, Math Facts and Writing. a) To administer a district-wide reading assessment to all K-3 students in the spring. Ninety percent (90%) of all students will be reading at grade level or will move up one reading level. b) Ninety percent (90%) of students in each grade K-5 shall pass with 90% accuracy a timed grade level Math Facts Assessment that will be aligned to the Common Core State Standards and will assess students on the four core mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division). c) Ninety percent (90%) of students in grades K-8 shall improve one point (one quintile) on the District Writing Assessment. This assessment shall be administered in the fall and in the spring. Students scoring a 5 in the spring shall be counted as having met the goal. District Goal 2: Implement the iready assessment program in grades 2-5 in ELA and grades 2-8 in Math. a) Provide necessary Professional Development for teachers. b) Gather and analyze data to be shared with parents and to differentiate instruction. c) Add results to the Data Dashboard. District Goal 3: Improve communication with the school and township community a) The school administrative team will hold informational meetings with the school s parent communities on a rolling monthly basis. b) The district will use technology and other forms of outreach to improve its communication with the Township community-at-large. I. Call to Order The regular session of the Harding Board of Education is called to order by Mr. Gjivoje at 7:04 p.m. in the Library of the Harding Township Middle School, 34 Lee s Hill Road, New Vernon, NJ II. III. IV. Presiding Officers Statement/Sunshine Statement: In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., adequate notification of this meeting has been provided to the Daily Record on January 12, 2017 and the Observer Tribune on January 19, 2017 and posted on the bulletin boards of the New Vernon Post Office, Green Village Post Office, Harding Township Municipal Building, Harding Township Elementary School and Harding Township Middle School on January 12, Pledge of Allegiance ROLL CALL Present: Mr. Davor Gjivoje, Mr. John Flynn (7:16 pm), Mrs. Kim Macaulay, Mr. Abi Singh, Mr. Richard Bruno Also present: Superintendent, Mr. Matthew Spelker Absent: Business Administrator, Ms. Marilyn Cuykendall

2 V. PRESENTATION Ms. Mary Donohue, principal, presented details on the Standard-based Report Card and Day of Service. VI. HEARING OF PUBLIC REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS (Policy 0167) VII. VIII. IX. REPORTS/DISCUSSIONS a. Superintendent Mr. Spelker gave his report on Madison articulation, PARCC Update, and upcoming important events b. Facilities/Finance Report April 26, 2017 attended by Mr. Spelker, Mr. Bruno c. Curriculum/Instruction Report April 26, 2017 attended by Ms. Spelker, Mr. Donohue, Mr. Bruno, Mr. Flynn d. Personnel/Management Report April 26, 2017 attended by Ms. Macaulay, Mr. Flynn, Mr. Spelker CORRESPONDENCE COR-01 April 2017 Fire Alarm Log COR-02 April 2017 Nurse s Report BOARD BUSINESS BB-22 Approve April 24, 2017 Board Minutes MOTION presented by Mr. Bruno and seconded by Mr. Flynn to approve: BB-22 RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education approves: - Regular Session minutes of April 24, Executive session minutes of April 24, 2017 Roll call vote: FACILITIES AND FINANCE FF-37 Accept Sustainable Jersey Grant Funds FF-38 Submit Morris County Superintendent s Office Facility Requests for 2017/18 School Year FF-39 Reappoint Schwartz Simon Edelstein & Celso as special counsel for 2017/18 School Year FF-40 Reappoint Stank Environmental Pest Control Services for 2017/18 School Year FF-41 Approve April Bills List FF-42 Approve District Tax Payment Schedule for 2017/18 School Year MOTION presented by Ms. Macaulay and seconded by Mr. Singh to approve: Discussion: Mr. Spelker thanked Ms. Engelsman for her hard work towards receiving the grant. FF-37 FF-38 RESOLVED, That the Harding Township Board of Education accepts the Sustainable Jersey Small Grant funded by PSE&G Foundation for $2, for the 2017/18 School year. RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education approves the submission to the Morris County Superintendent of Schools the following information: that the District will not have any temporary spaces; no dual use of instructional spaces; does not anticipate applying for a change of use request; and, that all Kindergarten and Pre-K classrooms have their own toilet facilities, during the 2017/18 School Year. FF-39 RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education reappoints Schwartz Simon Edelstein & Celso as special counsel for 2017/18 School Year with no increase in rates.

3 FF-40 FF-41 FF-42 RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education renews Stank Environmental Pest Control LLC for pest control services and Integrated Pest management services for the 2017/18 school year with no increase in the monthly fee of $ RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education approves the April Bills List from check # to #35295 for the total sum of $941, RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education approves the requisition of taxes from Harding Township, to support the Board of Education for the 2017/18 school year, in accordance with the following payment schedule: Month General Fund Debt Service Total Payment July 2017 $840, $840, August , $433, ,274, September , , October , , November , , December , , Sub Total 2017 $5,041, $433, $5,474, January 2018 $835, $9, $844, February , , March , , April , , May , , June , , Sub Total 2018 $5,011, $9, $5,020, /18 Total $10,052, $442, $10,495, Roll Call vote: CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION CI-13 Approve Field Trips MOTION presented by Ms. Macaulay and seconded by Mr. Bruno to approve: C-13 RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the following field trip: Mr. David Harris, Grade 3-6, Battle of the Books, May 30, Bayberry School, Watchung. Roll Call vote: PERSONNEL AND MANAGEMENT PM-31 Reappoints Non-Tenured Certificated Staff PM-32 Reappoints Tenured Certificated Staff MOTION presented by Mr. Bruno and seconded by Mr. Flynn to approve: PM-31 RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the

4 Superintendent of Schools, approves the following non-tenured certificated faculty assignments and corresponding step on the 2017/18 HTEA guide upon completion of negotiated contract: Buckley, Alana Spanish BA/Step 4 Frascella, Ali Leveled Lit. BA/Step 2 Hartmann, Laurel Grade 2 MA/Step 7 Hartline, Megan Grade 3 BA/Step 5 Hinds, Sarah Grade 4 BA+30/Step 7 Light, Amy Kindergarten BA Step 5 McInerney, Caitlin PREP MA/Step 9 McPeek, Kevin Phy. Ed BA+30/Step 5 Nesse, Jennifer Grade 2 MA/Step 6 Petrozzo, Ashley Res. Room/Math BA Step 3 Schnabolk, Cheryl Sch. Soc Worker (0.5 FTE) MA Step 3 Smith, Lindsey Grade 3 BA/Step 5 Worley, Brittany Sch. Psychologist MA+30/Step 4 PM-32 RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following tenured faculty assignments and corresponding step on the 2017/18 HTEA guide upon completion of negotiated contract: Alexander, Patti Grade 1 MA/Step 17 Alworth, Timothy Instrumental Music MA+30/Step 9 Bailey, Kerry QUEST/Enrichment MA+30/Step 9 Baldassari, Jennifer MS Language Arts MA/Step 14 Caproni, Michelle Resource Room MA/Step 14 Cochran, Carol MS Math MA+45/Step 18 Coy, Martha French/0.7 FTE MA/Step 16 Daley, Kelly AIP MA/Step 13 DeCotiis, Lisbeth Grade 5 MA+30/Step 18 Dowd, Pamela Elementary Art MA/Step 18 Engelsman, Susan MS Math BA+30/Step 15 Galdieri, Kathy Grade 5 BA/Step 16 Gareau, Rachel Vocal Music BA/Step 7 Gervis, Dr. Michael MS Science Ph.D/Step 9 Harris, David Library Media Specialist MA/Step 7 Hoffman, Thomas MS Social Studies BA+15/Step 17 Hunter, Allison Grade 1 MA/Step 9 Latzman, Jacqueline Resource Room MA/Step 9 Looloian, Jacqueline Preschool MA/Step 8 Mulligan, Christine Grade 4 BA/Step 17 Norris, Amy Art/Technology BA/Step 18 Oles, Lauren Resource Room MA/Step 10 Rosenfeld, Holly Phy Ed/Health BA/Step 15 Schutz, Katrina Kindergarten MA/Step 11 Thomas, Barbara Speech/Language MA+15/Step 18 Thony, Emily Guidance Counselor MA/Step 9 Tsai, Joey Resource Room/Math BA+15/Step 11 Werner, Lisa MS Language Arts MA+15/Step 12

5 Roll Call vote: X. HEARING OF PUBLIC REGARDING (Agenda and non-agenda Items- Policy 0167) XI. XII. PRESIDENT S COMMENTS Mr. Gjivoje thanked Mrs. Donohue for her presentation regarding Day of Service and the Report Card Review. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOTION presented by Mr. Singh and seconded by Mr. Flynn to enter Executive Session at 8:57 pm. Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education will go into Executive Session to discuss routine annual performance appraisal pertaining to a District Administrator. The Harding Township Board of Education convenes Executive Session in full compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.; and the minutes of the discussion of any of these items will be available to the public when such minutes have been approved by the Board pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1. Topics: Superintendent s Merit Goals and teacher contract negotiations, no action will be taken. XIII. RETURN to PUBLIC SESSION MOTION presented by Mr. Bruno and seconded by Mr. Flynn to return to Public Session at 10:45 pm. XIV. XV. OTHER BOARD BUSINESS ADJOURN MOTION presented by Ms. Macaulay and seconded by Mr. Flynn to adjourn at 10:45 pm. Respectfully submitted, Marilyn Cuykendall Business Administrator/Board Secretary