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 BLACKWOOD TERRACE 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 David-Kryszczak at 7:00p.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 Benjamin Bono Mark Getsinger Stacy Gray Rachel Green Ed Kalinowski Susan David-Kryszczak James McDevitt Laura Newcomb Absent Trevaline Jackson Dr. Charles Ford, Superintendent Mr. William Blatchley, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Also Present Mrs. Carolyn Morehead, Assistant Superintendent Ms. Debora Green, Acting Board Secretary Ms. Isabel Machado, School Solicitor Machado Law Group Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. APPOINTMENT OF ACTING BOARD SECRETARY Motion by Mr. McDevitt, seconded by Mrs. Newcomb, to appoint Debora Green as acting Board Secretary. Motion carried. Roll call vote (8-0). PRESENTATIONS: Maureen Bilda, Athletic Director, and Mr. Allen, High School Principal, recognized the following students: 1. Girls Basketball Juliette Tobin 1,000 point scorer 2. Boys Winter and Spring Track Individual and Conference Champions 3. Jazz Ensemble Berklee School Of Music Champions L3/Jazz Combo Champions APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Mrs. Newcomb, seconded by Mr. Bono, on the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the Open Session and Executive Session minutes of the meeting held June 6, Motion carried. Roll call vote (7-0-1) with Mr. Bono abstaining. Motion by Mr. Kalinowski, seconded by Mr. Getsinger, on the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the Open Session and Executive Session minutes of the meeting held June 27, Motion carried. Roll call vote (7-0-1) with Mr. Bono abstaining. Motion by Mr. Getsinger, seconded by Mrs. Newcomb, on the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held July 11, Motion carried. Roll call vote (6-0-2) with Mr. Bono and Mr. Kalinowski abstaining. 1

2 Motion by Mrs. Gray, seconded by Mrs. Green, on the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the Open Session and Executive Session minutes of the meeting held July 25, Motion carried. Roll call vote (7-0-1) with Mr. Bono abstaining. PUBLIC PORTION (agenda items only) Motion by Mrs. Green, seconded by Mr. Getsinger, to open the public portion on agenda items only. Motion carried unanimously. There were no public comments for agenda items. Motion by Mr. McDevitt, seconded by Mrs. Newcomb, to close the public portion on agenda items only. Motion carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS Mrs. Morehead stated there were no communications. REPORTS POLICY 1. Superintendent nothing to report 2. Committees: a. Policy Trevaline Jackson, Chairperson nothing to report b. Personnel Trevaline Jackson, Chairperson nothing to report c. Curriculum Stacy Gray, Chairperson nothing to report d. Finance Mark Getsinger, Chairperson nothing to report e. Buildings & Grounds James McDevitt, Chairperson nothing to report; Mr. McDevitt stated he met with the new Business Administrator. The solar panel permits for the high school are in; waiting on other solar panel permits. f. Shared Services Laura Newcomb, Chairperson noting to report There were no items under Policy. PERSONNEL Motion by Mrs. Gray, seconded by Mr. Kalinowski, on the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following except Items #7f through #7k: 1. RETIREMENTS, RESIGNATIONS AND TERMINATIONS a. Retirement of Raymond Lawton, grounds/maintenance, effective December 31, b. Resignation of Joseph Francis, paraprofessional, effective August 2, c. Resignation of Nathan Barnes, Director of Special Education, effective October 8, d. Resignation of Ayoma Finlay, teacher, effective September 2, e. Resignation of Vonetta Walker, paraprofessional, effective August 9, f. Resignation of Steven Walker, paraprofessional, effective August 9, LEAVES OF ABSENCE , SL, Maternity, REVISION 2. LEAVES OF ABSENCE LEAVE REQUESTED 9/25/17-3/2/18 previously approved 9/22/17-12/15/17 FEDERAL MEDICAL LEAVE NJ FLA 9/25/17-12/15/17 12/18/17-3/2/17 USE OF SICK DAYS 9/25/17-11/16/17 unpaid 11/17/17-3/2/18 Date rec'd in BO 6/19/17 2

3 , SL, Medical 6/5/16-6/16/17 6/5/17-6/16/17 N/A 6/5/17-6/16/17 6/25/ , Transportation, Medical 9/5/17-9/22/17 9/5/17-9/22/17 N/A 9/5/17-9/22/17 6/25/ , Maintenance, Medical, REVISION 5/24/17-8/24/17 previously approved 5/24/17-7/20/17 5/24/17-7/20/17 N/A 5/24/17-8/24/17 7/25/ , Transportation, Medical 9/6/17-12/22/17 9/6/17-11/22/17 N/A 9/6/17-12/22/17 8/2/17 3. TRANSFERS - NONE 4. EMPLOYMENT a. Shanin Bruce-Baisch, bus driver, effective September 1, 2017 for the school year, at a rate of $22.25 b. Tamika Roane, bus driver, effective September 1, 2017 for the school year, at a rate of $22.25 c. Kashia Roane, bus driver, effective September 1, 2017 for the school year, at a rate of $22.25 d. Beth Ann Wheeler, bus driver, effective September 1, 2017 for the school year, at a rate of $22.25 e. Kathleen Lalk, bus driver, effective September 1, 2017 for the school year, at a rate of $22.25 f. Jeffrey Poston, bus driver, effective September 1, 2017 for the school year, at a rate of $22.25 g. Marsha Spriggs, bus driver, effective September 1, 2017 for the school year, at a rate of $22.25 h. Alyssa Jackson, bus aide, effective September 1, 2017 for the school year, at a rate of $20.96 i. Darlene Faircloth, bus aide, effective September 1, 2017 for the school year, at a rate of $20.96 j. Katie Gaskill, substitute bus aide, effective September 6, 2017 for the 2017/2018 school year at a rate of $9.50 per hour as previously approved by the Board of Education. k. Cathi Turnbull, Spartan Care Aide, District, effective September 6, 2017 through June 30, 2018 at a salary of $12.00 per hour (pending Criminal History Record clearances and all pertinent paperwork). l. Geraldine Laganella, Spartan Care Aide, District, effective September 6, 2017 through June 30, 2018 at a salary of $12.00 per hour (pending Criminal History Record clearances and all pertinent paperwork). m. Theresa Tull, Service Aide, Good Intent, effective September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 at a salary of $20.96 per hour ( DEA contract, pending negotiations) as per the applicable Unit agreement (pending Criminal History Record Clearance and all pertinent paperwork). n. Susan Teti, Service Aide, Shady Lane, effective September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 at a salary of $20.96 per hour ( DEA contract, pending negotiations) as per the applicable Unit agreement. o. Tamara McGovern, Math Teacher (general & special education), High School, effective September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 at a salary of $62,055 ( DEA contract, pending negotiations), MA, Step 9, as per the applicable Unit agreement (pending criminal history record clearance, proof of teaching experience, official MA transcripts and all pertinent paperwork). p. Stephanie Brasko, Special Education, Monongahela Middle School, effective September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 at a salary of $56,955 ( DEA contract, pending negotiations), MA, Step 1, as per the applicable Unit agreement (pending criminal history record clearance, official MA transcripts and all pertinent paperwork). 3

4 5. PROMOTIONS - NONE 6. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DATE CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP LOCATION SCHOOL EMPLOYEE August 15, 2017 REGISTRATION COST 08/24/17 08/25/17 10/11/17 01/10/18 03/20/18 Tools of the Mind Pre K Core Training Series Mercerville, NJ CECC CECC Curriculum Morrison, Kristina Lee, Randy Blackshear, Shasharaa $1,650 per person for a total of $4,950 paid for by Grow NJ Kids 7. OTHER a. DaJuane Collins, 1 st Assistant Wrestling Coach, effective August 16, 2017 for the school year at a stipend of $3,915 as per the applicable Unit agreement ( DEA contract, pending negotiations). b. The following substitute school nurses effective August 16, 2017 for the school year at a rate of $ per day (as previously approved by the Board): Sherri Barrett Patricia Davino Kimberly Sargent Tara Ricciardi c. The following, revised, Tech Mentors for Shady Lane Elementary at a split stipend of $1, (full) and $ (half) as per the applicable Unit agreement ( DEA contract, pending negotiations) ( ): Sandra Casella & Michele McColligan (replacing V. Smith & S. Severs BOE approved on 6/27/17) d. Walter Anderson, Head Girls Winter Track Coach, effective August 16, 2017 for the school year at a stipend of $4,913 and Head Girls Spring Track Coach at a stipend of $6,310 as per the applicable Unit agreement ( DEA contract, pending negotiations). e. The following substitute custodians to be rehired for the school year at a rate of $12.50 per hour, as previously approved by the Board: Edward Knecht Jr. Brian Severs Mike Masoorli Shane Ward f. Appointment of the School Business Administrator or designee as Agency Compliance Officer for the school year. g. Appointment of Affirmative Action Officers In accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey and the School Code, the following persons will serve as Affirmative Action Officers for the school year: Carolyn Morehead William Blatchley Robert Rambo Employment Practices (previously approved) Contract Practices School and Classroom Practices (previously approved) h. Appointment of William Blatchley, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, as Qualified Purchasing Agent for using the bid limit of $40,000 as per the following resolution: WHEREAS, 18A:18A-3 permits a board of education to authorize its purchasing agent to award contracts that do not exceed in a contract year the annual limit as established by the Governor, and 4

5 WHEREAS, local boards of education have been advised by the Local Finance Board through Local Finance Notice that the Governor has authorized the following bid and quotation thresholds effective July 1, 2015: Bid Quotation Threshold Threshold With Qualified Purchasing Agent $40,000 $6,000 WHEREAS, the School Business Administrator possesses the designation of Qualified Purchasing Agent as issued by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:34-5 et seq.; and WHEREAS, the Deptford Township Board of Education desires to set its bid and quotation thresholds as provided in N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Deptford Township Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3 (a) and N.J.A.C. 5:34-5.4, establishes and sets the bid threshold amount of $40,000 for the board of education, and its quotation threshold to $6,000; and it further authorizes William Blatchley, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to award contracts, in full accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3 (a), for those purchases that do not exceed in the aggregate of the newly established bid threshold amount. RESOLVED, that the governing body hereby appoints the School Business Administrator as the Qualified Purchasing Agent to exercise the duties of a purchasing agent pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-2b, with specific relevance to the authority, responsibility, and accountability of the purchasing activity of the Board of Education. i. Move that William Blatchley be authorized to perform the duties of a Board Secretary for the Deptford Township Board of Education in accordance with Title 18 in force and effect. j. Appointment of William Blatchley as Custodian of Public Records (OPRA) until the BOE Reorganization Meeting in January, k. William Blatchley as Public Agency Compliance Officer (P.A.C.O.) to comply with the requirements of the Equal Opportunity in Public Contracts regulations. l. Clarence Rothmaller, Assistant Football Coach, effective August 16, 2017 for the school year at a stipend of $5,147 as per the applicable Unit agreement ( DEA contract, pending negotiations). m. Merritt Bowman, Assistant/Freshmen Football Coach, effective August 16, 2017 for the school year at a stipend of $4,309, as per the applicable Unit agreement ( DEA contract, pending negotiations). n. Tiffany Bradley for conducting Emotional Regulation classes during ESY at a rate of $30.00 per class (1 hour) for 5 weeks (June 26 July 27, 2017). o. All district teaching staff members, certified teacher aides and certified substitutes (who hold a CEAS, CE or Standard certificate), be approved for homebound instruction and tutoring for the school year, at a rate of $30.00 per hour. p. Lisanne Chapis to complete CST summer evaluations of special education students at a rate of $275 per case. q. The following staff to complete CST evaluations for special education students for the school year at a rate of $275 per case: Lisanne Chapis, Greg Hammer and Jennifer Wierski. r. Pavan Chary, Volunteer Marching Band Tech, effective August 16, 2017 for the school year. 5

6 s. Katherine Fucetola, substitute athletic trainer, for the school year at a rate of $35 per hour as needed in extenuating circumstances when district Athletic Trainer, is not available (e.g. medical emergency, leave of absence, etc.). This recommendation is not for daily absences. t. Employment of the following substitute bus drivers to be rehired for the school year, at a rate of $14.75 per hour as previously approved by the Board of Education: Dawn Mader John Holbrook u. Employment of the following substitute call-in bus aides to be rehired for the school year, at a rate of $9.50 per hour as previously approved by the Board of Education: Lee Ann Ayres Patricia Enderle v. All part time elementary BSI teachers to work full days on the following professional development days: 9/5/17, 9/29/17, 2/15/18, 3/12/18, 4/16/18 as well as the following early release days due to staff professional development: 9/28/17, 10/27/17, 12/8/17 1/31/18, 2/28/18. Teachers will be compensated for the full day at their prorated daily rate. w. Job description for Spartan Care Lead (New) as attached (Personnel Attachment 7w). Motion carried on all items except Items #7f through #7k. Roll call vote (8-0). Motion by Mrs. Newcomb, seconded by Mr. Kalinowski, to approve Personnel Items #7f through #7k: f. Appointment of the School Business Administrator or designee as Agency Compliance Officer for the school year. g. Appointment of Affirmative Action Officers In accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey and the School Code, the following persons will serve as Affirmative Action Officers for the school year: Carolyn Morehead William Blatchley Robert Rambo Employment Practices (previously approved) Contract Practices School and Classroom Practices (previously approved) h. Appointment of William Blatchley, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, as Qualified Purchasing Agent for using the bid limit of $40,000 as per the following resolution: WHEREAS, 18A:18A-3 permits a board of education to authorize its purchasing agent to award contracts that do not exceed in a contract year the annual limit as established by the Governor, and WHEREAS, local boards of education have been advised by the Local Finance Board through Local Finance Notice that the Governor has authorized the following bid and quotation thresholds effective July 1, 2015: Bid Quotation Threshold Threshold With Qualified Purchasing Agent $40,000 $6,000 WHEREAS, the School Business Administrator possesses the designation of Qualified Purchasing Agent as issued by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:34-5 et seq.; and WHEREAS, the Deptford Township Board of Education desires to set its bid and quotation thresholds as provided in N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3; 6

7 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Deptford Township Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3 (a) and N.J.A.C. 5:34-5.4, establishes and sets the bid threshold amount of $40,000 for the board of education, and its quotation threshold to $6,000; and it further authorizes William Blatchley, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to award contracts, in full accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3 (a), for those purchases that do not exceed in the aggregate of the newly established bid threshold amount. RESOLVED, that the governing body hereby appoints the School Business Administrator as the Qualified Purchasing Agent to exercise the duties of a purchasing agent pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-2b, with specific relevance to the authority, responsibility, and accountability of the purchasing activity of the Board of Education. i. Move that William Blatchley be authorized to perform the duties of a Board Secretary for the Deptford Township Board of Education in accordance with Title 18 in force and effect. j. Appointment of William Blatchley as Custodian of Public Records (OPRA) until the BOE Reorganization Meeting in January, k. William Blatchley as Public Agency Compliance Officer (P.A.C.O.) to comply with the requirements of the Equal Opportunity in Public Contracts regulations. Motion carried. Roll call vote (6-0-2) with Mr. Getsinger and Mrs. Gray abstaining. CURRICULUM Motion by Mr. McDevitt, seconded by Mrs. Gray, on the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following: 1. The following staff members to be paid $20/hour for 5 hours each for their attendance at Fundations Level 1 training on July 28, 2017: Michelle McIlvaine, Heather Purvis, Cindy Scales, Makenzie D Angelo. Total cost $400 from The following Tech Mentors/Teachers to attend Link It Training on August 30, 2017 for 5 hours each at a rate of $20/hour (previously approved by the Board) at a total cost of $1,100: Nicole Campbell, Kristina Morrison, Lauren Harder, Andrea Hamilton, Sandra Casella, Michele McColligan, Christine Greene, Melinda Howell, Sharon Mitchell, Jenna Rentzel, Eileen Arendt. Total cost $1100. Account # A. Motion carried. Roll call vote (8-0). STUDENTS Motion by Mrs. Gray, seconded by Mrs. Newcomb, on the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following: Fall Sports Game Procedures and Security Provisions as attached (Student Attachment 1) bus routes and declare the routes as hazard routes as per NJSA 18A: sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 10 on file in the Business Administrator s Office. 3. Homebound Instruction placements as follows: Student ID Type Placement # of hrs per week Cost Start Date End Date Regular Ed Bridgeton Board of Education 6 $30/hr 6/9/17 6/13/ Regular Ed Educational Inc 15 total $40/hour 3/21/17 3/28/17 4. The following students/rates for Extended School Year effective June 30, 2017: ESY Placement Location Student Rate Misc 7

8 Local/State ID Salem County Couty Special Service $4,600 $3, School District Kingsway Learning Center $8, $4,950 Harrison School District $4,160 $1,950 Durand days at $ :1 per diem $170 Bancroft Haddonfield days at :1 per diem $ The following students as tuition received per details below: Student ID Program School Sending District Cognitive Moderate Cognitive Moderate New Sharon New Sharon West Deptford Tuition Related Service Charge $29,175 Counseling-$51.65/hr Speech-$61.65/hr OT- $80/hr Physical Therapy- $80/hr Woodbury $29,175 Counseling-$51.65/hr Speech-$61.65/hr OT- $80/hr Autism MMS Paulsboro $23,691 Counseling-$51.65/hr OT-$80/hr Physical Therapy-$80/hr. 1:1 paraprofessional $44, Cognitive Moderate New Sharon Winslow Township $29,175 Speech-$61.65/hr OT- $80/hr Physical Therapy- $80/hr 1:1 $44, Gloucester County Special Services to provide the following services for special education student # for the school year: Type of Service Amt. Time Total Hours/Days Fee Total Amount Requested/Week Educational Consultation Services (Teacher of the Deaf 1.25 hours 45 hours $ /day $5, Nursing Services to be provided to special education students for the school year: Provider Student ID Projected Total Hours/Days Fee Projected Total Amount Bayada ,267 /hours RN: $50/hr $63,350 LPN $40/hr Bayada ,267 /hours RN: $50/hr $63,350 LPN $40/hr Bayada ,267 /hours RN: $50/hr $63,350 LPN $40/hr Bayada ,267 /hours RN: $50/hr $63,350 LPN $40/hr Star Pediatric /hours RN: $50/hr $27,150 LPN $40/hr Star Pediatric /hours RN: $50/hr LPN $40/hr $9, Field trips as listed below: DATE DESTINATION SCHOOL PARTICIPATING CLASS/CLUB 08/18/17 Wenonah Swim Club TEACHER ADMISSION COST TRANSPORTATION COST DHS Marching Band Armstrong $5 $5 8

9 Motion carried. Roll call vote (8-0). FINANCE Motion by Mrs. Gray, seconded by Mr. Kalinowski, on the recommendation of the School Business Administrator to approve the following except Items #1, #5, #6, and #7: 1. Resolution to Appointment Fund Commissioner to the Schools Health Insurance Fund BE IT RESOLVED by the Deptford Township Board of Education that William Blatchley is hereby appointed as Fund Commissioner to the Schools Health Insurance Fund, effective July 26, 2017 through June 30, 2018, to represent the Deptford Township Board of Education. 2. Service Agreement with Interquest Detection Canines for the school year (Finance Attachment 2). 3. The agreement with Project Lead the Way for $5,000, which provides for the annual membership fee for the STEM Academies at Deptford Township High School as attached (Finance Attachment 3). 4. Agreement with Learning Tree Educational Consultants to provide in-district training to all district mentors on October 12, 2017 in the amount of $900 (Finance Attachment 4). 5. Contract with McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC, Bond Counsel (renewed at 6/27/17 BOE meeting) as attached (Finance Attachment 5). 6. Contractor s Liability Agreement and Agreement with James Linehan to provide services to Central Early Childhood Center on February 8, 2018 in the amount of $ as attached (Finance Attachment 6). 7. Contractor s Liability Agreement and Agreement with Prismatic to provide services to Central Early Childhood Center on April 13, 2018 in the amount of $745 as attached (Finance Attachment 7). 8. Provision of special education services to district students by the following agencies at the rates listed for the school year (Finance Attachment 8): Vendor Service Rate Associates in Hearing Healthcare School Audio $ Associates in Hearing Healthcare Central Auditory Processing $ Associates in Hearing Healthcare Hearing Aid/FM System Evaluation $ Associates in Hearing Healthcare School Consultation/Observation $ Bayada Nursing Services $50.00/hr. for RN $40.00/hr. for LPN CNNH Neurological Evaluations As per attached rates Dr. Barbara Leech Neuropsychological Evaluations $1,500 per evaluation First Children Services Educational Tutoring Functional Behavior Assessment Participation in Meetings $ per assessment $ per hour Gloucester County Special Services Various Services As per attached fee schedule School District Hewitt Psychiatric PC Psychiatric evaluations $ per evaluation Krista M. Bey Bilingual Psychological Evaluations $500 per evaluation Maria Azpiri Bilingual Educational Evaluations $500 per evaluation Nemours dupont Pediatrics Neurological Evaluations $549 per eval less than 60 minutes. $685 per eval beyond 60 minutes Para-Plus Translations Inc. Interpreter Services As per attached rates Rehab Connections Occupational Therapy Services $80.00/hr. Rehab Connections Physical Therapy Services $80.00/hr. Robin s Nest Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner $9,680.00/year Robin s Nest Counseling Services $9,680.00/year 9

10 9. Disposal of the following items from Pine Acres Early Childhood Center: 6 - Overhead Math Manipulatives 22 - Maps 2 - large Globes Espanol Para Ti: 1 - Teachers Manual Level #2; ISBN # Espanol Para Ti Kits (Contents 150 Flash Cards, 2 Posters, & 2 Puppets) 4 - Video Cassettes Level #2; ISBN # Video Cassettes Level #1; ISBN # Level 1 Cassette Tapes 5 - Workbooks Level #4; ISBN # Workbooks Level #1; ISBN # Workbooks Level #5; ISBN # Senior Class Award Contributors as attached (Finance Attachment 10). 11. Discard various technology workbooks, textbooks, and supplies as attached. The items on the attached list are between years old and are no longer used in our classrooms (Finance Attachment 11). 12. Award of supply orders through Educational Data Services, Inc. as follows: Subject Area Total Award Athletic Supplies $22, The following Gloucester County Special Service Contracts for special education services to district staff and students for the school year as attached (Finance Attachment 13): Type of Service Amt. Time Total Hours/Days Fee Total Amount Requested/Week Auxiliary Speech- 4 days 144 Days $ /day $74, Lang Educational 12 hours 322 hours $ /hour $48, Consultation Services Physical Therapy 15 hours 540 hours $84.00 /hour $45, Physical Therapy Assistant 3 hours 108 hours $72.00/hour $7, Disposal of the following items from Lake Tract Elementary School: Two (2) Dell Monitors (old monitors not flat screen) One (1) old vision tester (about 25+ years old) One (1) Microscope cart Three (3) metal bookshelves dented & rusted Three (3) metal filing cabinets dented & rusted One (1) old health scale (40+ years old) One (1) old teacher s desk (cracked formica unsafe to use) One (1) old computer stand 15. Co-Existence Agreement with Michigan State University, University Licensing Programs regarding the school logo as attached (Finance Attachment 15). Mrs. Gray asked with regards to Item #13 if we knew how many students the charges were for because it seems very expensive. Mrs. Morehead stated she would look into it. Motion carried on all items except Items #1, #5, #6, and #7. Roll call vote (8-0). Motion by Mrs. Gray, seconded by Mr. Getsinger, to approve Finance Item #1: 10

11 1. Resolution to Appointment Fund Commissioner to the Schools Health Insurance Fund August 15, 2017 BE IT RESOLVED by the Deptford Township Board of Education that William Blatchley is hereby appointed as Fund Commissioner to the Schools Health Insurance Fund, effective July 26, 2017 through June 30, 2018, to represent the Deptford Township Board of Education. Motion carried. Roll call vote (6-0-2) with Mrs. Gray and Mr. Getsinger abstaining. Motion by Mr. Getsinger, seconded by Mrs. Newcomb, to approve Finance Items #5, #6, and #7: 5. Contract with McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC, Bond Counsel (renewed at 6/27/17 BOE meeting) as attached (Finance Attachment 5). 6. Contractor s Liability Agreement and Agreement with James Linehan to provide services to Central Early Childhood Center on February 8, 2018 in the amount of $ as attached (Finance Attachment 6). 7. Contractor s Liability Agreement and Agreement with Prismatic to provide services to Central Early Childhood Center on April 13, 2018 in the amount of $745 as attached (Finance Attachment 7). Mrs. Green asked with regards to Item #5 why we were approving bond counsel. Mrs. Morehead stated that bond counsel was approved in June, now the contract is being approved. Mrs. Green asked with regards to Items #6 and #7 why we were approving events at Central. Mrs. Morehead stated that every business administrator is different with regards to what they get board approved. Motion carried. Roll call vote (8-0). BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS There were no items under Buildings and Grounds. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Motion by Mrs. Gray, seconded by Mrs. Newcomb, to approve the following: 1. ESTABLISHING DATE AND TIME OF OFFICIAL MEETING Move that the Deptford Township Board of Education establish the following notice for the year's regular meeting schedule in compliance with Chapter 231, Public Law 1985: (With this notice, repeated monthly notices are not required except for special meetings.) Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. DATE TIME MEETING LOCATION Tuesday, September 12, :00p.m. Blackwood Terrace School Administration Building Tuesday, September 26, :00p.m. Blackwood Terrace School Administration Building Tuesday, October 10, :00p.m. Good Intent Elementary School 1555 Good Intent Road, Deptford Tuesday, October 24, :00p.m. Blackwood Terrace School Administration Building Tuesday, November 14, :00p.m. Blackwood Terrace School Administration Building 11

12 Tuesday, November 28, :00p.m. Oak Valley Elementary School 525 College Boulevard, Wenonah Tuesday, December 19, :00p.m. Blackwood Terrace School Administration Building Tuesday, January 2, 2018 Reorganization 7:00p.m. Blackwood Terrace School Administration Building Tuesday, January 16, :00p.m. Central Early Childhood Center 1447 Delsea Drive, Deptford Tuesday, January 30, :00p.m. Blackwood Terrace School Administration Building Tuesday, February 13, :00p.m. Monongahela Middle School 890 Bankbridge Road, Sewell Tuesday, February 27, :00p.m. Blackwood Terrace School Administration Building Tuesday, March 13, :00p.m. Pine Acres Early Childhood Center 720 Purdue Avenue, Wenonah Tuesday, March 27, :00p.m. Deptford Township High School Cafeteria 575 Fox Run Road, Deptford Tuesday, April 10, :00p.m. Lake Tract Elementary School 690 Iszard Road, Deptford Tuesday, April 24, :00p.m. Deptford Township High School Cafeteria 575 Fox Run Road, Deptford Tuesday, May 8, :00p.m. Deptford Township High School Cafeteria 575 Fox Run Road, Deptford Tuesday, May 22, :00p.m. Shady Lane Elementary School 130 Peach Street, Westville Tuesday, June 5, :00p.m. Deptford Township High School Cafeteria 575 Fox Run Road, Deptford Tuesday, June 26, :00p.m Blackwood Terrace School Administration Building Motion carried. Roll call vote (8-0). August 15, 2017 Mrs. Green asked if there was an update with Xtel. Mr. Getsinger stated that he would add that to the list to be discussed at the finance committee meeting. Mrs. Green asked with regards to school funding, if allocations were discussed. Mrs. Morehead answered no. Mrs. Green asked with regards to IEP s how we are on the installation of air conditioners, etc. Mrs. Morehead stated that she sent an to Mr. Barnes. Mrs. Green asked what we can do to fix the communication problems with students and parents regarding physicals. She suggested putting the information on the website. Mrs. Green asked if there was a determination yet regarding an Alumni section being included in the newsletter. Mrs. Morehead stated she would check with Dr. Ford. Mrs. Gray stated that she wants to make sure it is communicated that our school physician provides physicals for students who do not have insurance or a medical home. Mrs. Gray asked for an update on the new phone system. Mrs. Morehead stated she has heard of no issues. Mrs. Gray asked if we could make sure the classroom phones work prior to school opening. Mrs. Gray asked if we have received the state funding yet. Mrs. Morehead stated we did not. Mrs. Gray asked about the bus inspections. Mrs. Morehead stated that the inspections were taking place this week. Mrs. Gray asked what the process is for those schools that failed the lead water testing. Mrs. Morehead stated she would look into it. Mrs. Gray asked if there was any update on the pre-school aid that the state is offering. Mrs. Morehead stated that the district is applying. Mrs. Gray asked if we are looking for a transportation supervisor. Mrs. Morehead stated that Dr. Ford wasn t sure if the board wanted the position to be filled but that it could be discussed at a personnel meeting. Mrs. Gray asked if we ever found out what the public is allowed to be updated on regarding negotiations. Mrs. Machado, school solicitor, stated she would follow up. Mrs. Gray asked if there was an electrical update at the high school. Mrs. Morehead stated she would look into it. Mrs. Gray asked if there was an update on the Open Public Meetings Act with regards to how we word things for executive session on our agenda. Mrs. Machado stated that she will ask Dr. Ford to send out her response to the board 12

13 members. Mrs. Gray asked if the board could get a list of resignations and non-renewals. Mrs. Morehead stated, yes and that we could go through the list at a personnel meeting. Mrs. Gray thanked whoever updated the website. Mr. Kalinowski wanted to reiterate that when the new business administrator comes back he needs to keep the proper committees updated on the solar project. Mrs. David-Kryszczak stated that the sidewalks at Oak Valley have been completed and they look good. NEW BUSINESS Mrs. Gray stated that with regards to board goals, we had discussed how to get morale back in Deptford. She stated that she would like to forward an article regarding morale to Mrs. David-Kryszczak to forward to the board members. Mrs. Green mentioned for the board members to do the board assessment with regards to the Superintendent s evaluation. PAYMENT OF BILLS Motion by Mr. McDevitt, seconded by Mr. Kalinowski, to approve the payment of the following bills, with funds available, per approval of the Superintendent and the Finance Committee (Bills List Attachment): Payment of: Amount General Bills $2,681, Cafeteria Bills $70, Total Bills $2,751, Motion carried on all items except PO# Roll call vote (8-0). Motion carried on PO# Roll call vote (7-0-1) with Mrs. David-Kryszczak abstaining. PUBLIC PORTION Motion by Mr. McDevitt, seconded by Mr. Getsinger, to open the public portion. Motion carried unanimously. Linda Rosser asked if there was a finish date for the construction at Pine Acres and Shady Lane. Mrs. Morehead stated she did not know. Linda stated that she noticed there are air conditioners in every classroom window which faces the street at Oak Valley Elementary School. She would like to see the board discuss moving towards central air to save money. Ginny Alcott stated that the resignations are disheartening and she is concerned with the Director of Special Services resigning. She asked if there will be an interim. Mrs. Morehead stated that the job is posted. Ginny stated she is also concerned about the maintenance of the busses. Mrs. Morehead stated she would have an update at the next meeting. Motion by Mrs. Gray, seconded by Mr. McDevitt, to close the public portion. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Mrs. Gray, seconded by Mr. Kalinowski, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Debora Green, Acting Board Secretary 13