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1 The Open Public Meeting of the Millville Board of Education was held in the Culver Center, located at 110 North Third Street, Millville, NJ, on Monday, September 25,2017, at 7:00 pm. The following were present: Mr. Beatty Mrs. Carty Mr. Cooper Mrs. Johnson Mr. McQuade Mr. Pepitone Mrs. Perrelli Mrs. Santiago Mr. Whilden Mrs. Wilson The following were also present: Dr. David Gentile, Superintendent Mr. Bryce Kell, Asst. Board Secretary Mrs. Donna Meyers, Assistant Superintendent Personnel Dr. Pamm Moore, Assistant Superintendent Curriculum Mr. Matthew Robinson, Solicitor President's Statement The Open Public Meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by President Santiago, and she read a statement as to the time and place of the meeting, as set forth in the "Open Public Meeting Act", (copy attached). She then conducted the Pledge of Allegiance. Mrs. Santiago thanked Vicky Charlesworth for all the treats before the meeting. Facilities Committee Committee Reports Mr. Beatty reported that the SDA has appointed Greyhawk as the construction management firm. He stated that meetings are ongoing with the SDA, the District and Hall Construction. Professional Review Committee Mrs. Johnson asked for support on several positions including advisors and grant positions.

2 Minutes - September 25, 2017 Page 2 Policy Committee Mr. Whilden stated that there are five policies on the agenda for a first reading. are any questions or concerns, please contact him before the next meeting. He said if there Superintendent's Report Dr. Gentile asked for a moment of silence for Dianna Day. Dr. Moore introduced Josh Meandro as student board member of the month. Mr. Beatty asked Josh what he thought of flipped classes. Josh said his experience has not been that great because working at home isn't realistic, and students won't do it. Mr. Beatty then asked Josh about block scheduling. Josh said he likes the block scheduling because you only have four courses to concentrate on. He said a lot of kids stress over too much homework. Mr. Whilden asked Josh what teacher had the most impact on him. Josh responded that it was his kindergarten teacher. Mr. Beatty asked Josh what he liked the best at the high school. Josh responded that the pride we have and winning the state championship has really pulled his class together. Dr. Gentile introduced all of the perfect attendance and years of service awards. Mr. Whilden made a motion that the Board go into closed session at 7:33 p.m. to discuss a personnel matter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pepitone and carried by a unanimous voice vote by all board members. Mr. Whilden made a motion that the Board return to open session at 7:55 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cooper and carried by a unanimous voice vote by all board members. Mr. Whilden made a motion that the Board approve the following: General - As Recommended by the Superintendent *1 Approve the list of out-of-district workshops as indicated in the backup. *2 Approve the Dual Credit Agreement with Cumberland County College for the school year.

3 *3 Approve the following policy draft and revisions for first reading: Minutes - September 25,2017 Page 3 Policy 3327 Policy Policy Policy Policy Relation with Vendors Revise Meals on Credit/Charged Meals Draft New Substance Abuse: Drugs, Steroids, & Alcohol Revise Substance Abuse: Drugs, Steroids, & Alcohol Revise Arrest Reporting Requirements for Staff Members Revise *4 Approve the out-of-state travel to the National School Administration Manager (SAM) Innovation Project Annual Conference in Marco Island, FL, January 25-28,2018 for Pamm Moore, Christi Finney, Brian Robinson, Kathy Rivera, Steve Saul, Terry Davis, Eric Reissek, Tammy Haley, Spike Cook, Patricia Wynn, and Mike Coyle. Total cost should not exceed $5, District funding *5 Approve the employment contract of the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. David Gentile for the period of July 1,2017 through June 30, 2020 as approved by the Executive County Superintendent as follows: $178,250 $181,715 $181,715 *6 Approve continuation of the following stipends for : Daniel Lalli Advisor Mock Trial Daniel Lalli Advisor Model Congress --District funding $1,800 $1,800 *7 Approve continuing the HealthCorps Club at Memorial for the school year. The after-school club will be run by coordinator Josh Moore at no cost to the district. *8 Approve creating a position for Perkins Grant Administrator at Senior High for the school year. The position will be paid a stipend of $3, Perkins 2018 funding *9 Approve creating a position for Multicultural Week Coordinator for the school year. The position will be paid a stipend of $1, District funding *10 Approve creating positions for advisors for the following Ten Hour Clubs at Memorial for the school year: Gaming/Game Anime Club Design Club Memorial Mentor Club Trash/Treasure Club Staff will be paid at the MEA hourly rate of $31, not to exceed 10 hours per club. - District funding

4 Minutes - September 25,2017 Page 4 *11 Approve creating positions for advisors for the following Ten Hour Clubs at Senior High for the school year: GSA Club Guitar Club Go Green Club Sewing Club American Sign Language Club Health Professionals Club Crocheting Club Cooking Club Clay Club Anime Club Chess Club Staff will be paid at the MEA hourly rate of $31, not to exceed 10 hours per club. - District funding *12 Accept a Special Olympics Unified Grant Award in the amount of $2,500 for the school year. The grant is intended to support a coaching stipend for recruitment and coaching of special needs students to participate in track and field. * 13 Approve the grant application, in partnership with Cumberland County College, to the National Science Foundation for the Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) Grant. The grant amount is $1,200,000 for three years starting at the funder's discretion in the spring of *14 Approve participation in a grant proposal to the USDOE by the American Institute for Historians and History Educators as indicated in the backup *15 Approve a 90 hour Social Worker field work placement for Kelsie Hitchner with Christa Kruger, a district social worker during the fall semester. She is enrolled in the Social Service Field Work program of study at Cumberland County College. *16 Approve a revision to September 11, 2017 Item #12 to create four positions for Credit Completion/Saturday Detention Teachers for MSHSIMHS for the * 17 Approve creating a temporary position for Special Education Teacher - Language Arts at Lakeside for the school year. - District funding The motion was seconded by Mr. Pepitone. Mr. Beatty commenting on Item #4, asking for an overview of the SAM program. Dr. Gentile and Dr. Moore gave an overview of the program. Mrs. Carty commented on Item #5, stating that the state removed the salary cap which allowed the Board to renegotiate Dr. Gentile's salary, and added that he has not received an increase for five years. She explained that the Board is converting his merit bonus to salary, and discussed the process and the increases. The Board is having Dr. Gentile complete a strategic plan this year, and he will also have a commitment to improve the climate and culture in the district.

5 The motion was carried by the following vote of the board members: Mr. Beatty Yes Abstain #5 Mrs. Carty Yes Mr. Cooper Yes Mrs. Johnson Yes Mr. McQuade Yes Abstain #5 Mr. Pepitone Yes Mrs. Perrelli Yes Abstain #5 Mrs. Santiago Yes Mr. Whilden Yes Mrs. Wilson Yes No #5 Mr. Whilden made a motion that the Board approve the following: Minutes September 25, 2017 Page 5 18 Approve a student field experience placement for Rebekah Batten, an Elementary Education student at Southwestern Assemblies of God University of 15 hours at the elementary level at no cost to the district. 19 Approve Michelle Pruett to work 7:00am 8:50am (Latch Key) to individually care for a student. The nurse will be paid at the MEA hourly rate of $31. The position will begin September 26 on an as needed basis for the remainder of the school year. District funding 20 Approve for the following staff to work as the PM Latch Key nurse for a student at Rieck Avenue School at the hourly rate of $31: Lee Seybold ---District funding Aisling Renshaw substitute 21 Approve the application for $35,000 in IDEA 21 st CCLC supplemental funds to be used for inclusion of students with disabilities within the existing 21 st CCLC afterschool programs in the district. The funds must be expended by August 31, 2018 and will be used for targeted instruction and tutoring, wheelchair transportation, one-to-one aid, and inclusion of students with their nondisabled peers in program activities. 22 Approve creating the following 14 positions for Family Friendly Middle School Club Advisors at Lakeside for the school year: 40 Hour Clubs Before/After News (2) Lakeside Lightning Bolts (2)

6 Minutes - September 25,2017 Page 6 30 Hour Clubs Art Club (1) Homework Club (1) Shades of Blue Choir (1) 20 Hour Clubs Physical Education Club (1) Math Club (1) Credit Completion Club (1) Language Arts Club (1) Library Club (1) PBSIS Ambassador Club (1) 10 Hour Club Cheerleading Club (1) Staff will be paid at the MEA hourly rate of $31. - Family Friendly Grant funding 23 Approve creating nine positions for PBSIS Team Planning at Holly Heights. Each position will be paid at the MEA hourly rate, not to exceed six hours per position. - Title 1 funding 24 Approve creating the following Co-Curricular positions at Holly Heights for the school year: Intramurals/Dare IntramuralslDare to be Fit - Winter to be Fit - Spring --Positions will be paid per the MEA Schedule B salary guide. - District funding 25 Approve the following additional hours for Robert Bonham, Security Aide Rieck Avenue: September 13, 2017 Back to School Night 3 hours November 17, 2017 Parent Teacher Conferences 2.5 hours November 20, 2017 Parent Teacher Conferences 2.5 hours November 21, 2017 Parent Teacher Conferences 2.5 hours He will be paid at the hourly rate of $10. - District funding 26 Approve creating a position for VB-MAPP Training at Silver Run. The position will be paid at the MEA hourly rate of $31, not to exceed six hours. - IDEA Basic funding 27 Approve creating a position for VB-MAPP Training for New Autism Teacher at Silver Run. The position will be paid at the MEA hourly rate of $31, not to exceed six hours. - IDEA Basic funding

7 Minutes - September 25, 2017 Page 7 Retirement/Resignation 28 Approve the retirement of Rebecca Konschak from the position of Teacher of Special Education (pc#805) at Lakeside effective January 1, Approve the resignation of Natalie Malave from the position of Paraprofessional (pc#1178) at Silver Run effective September 15, The motion was seconded by Mrs. Carty and carried by a unanimous roll call vote by all board members. Mr. Whilden made a motion that the Board approve the following: *30 Approve the resignation of Danielle Malone from the position of Teacher of Special Education (pc#i037) at MSHS effective October 13,2017. Leave of Absence *31 Approve the paid, intermittent medical leave of absence for employee #4333 until June 30, 2018 or 60 days unpaid utilizing the Family Medical Leave Act. *32 Approve the partially paid medical leave of absence for employee #2142 from September 5 to October 6, 2017 utilizing the Family Medical Leave Act. *33 Approve the extension of a partially paid medical leave of absence for employee #5608 until November 28,2017. *34 Approve the paid, intermittent medical leave of absence for employee #5795 until July 30,2018. *35 Approve the partially paid medical leave of absence for employee #5614 from September 19 to October 2, 2017 utilizing the NJ Family Leave Act. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Wilson and carried by a unanimous roll call vote by all board members. Mr. Whilden made a motion that the Board approve the following: 36 Approve the paid, intermittent medical leave of absence for employee #348 from September 6,2017 to March 6, Approve the paid, intermittent medical leave of absence for employee #566 from September 6 to June 30, 2018.

8 Minutes - September 25,2017 Page 8 38 Approve the unpaid medical leave of absence for employee #1929 from September 5 to October 3, Approve the paid medical leave of absence for employee #1600 from October 2 to December 1, 2017 utilizing the Family Medical Leave Act. 40 Approve the paid, intermittent medical leave of absence for employee #74 until June 30, Approve the partially paid medical leave of absence for employee #2769 from October 21, 2017 to February 12, 2018 utilizing the NJ Family Leave Act. 42 Approve the unpaid, intermittent medical leave of absence for employee #3319 from September 18, 2017 to June 30, 2018 utilizing the NJ Family Leave Act. 43 Approve the unpaid medical leave of absence for employee #5838 effective September 15, Approve the partially paid medical leave of absence for employee #1663 from September 13 to December 12,2017 utilizing the NJ Family Leave Act. 45 Approve the unpaid medical leave of absence for employee #3774 from October 16 to November 30, 2017 utilizing the NJ Family Leave Act. Appointments The following appointments will become official upon approval from the Board of Education and receipt of all necessary certifications together with successful clearances from the employee physical exam, drug screening and criminal history check. 46 Approve the appointment of the following staff to the position of Substitute Wrap Around Instructional Aide effective September 26, 2017: Laurie Nardone (adult) Leann Parr (adult) Staff will be paid at the hourly rate of $9.50 for up to 3.5 hours per day. - Wrap funding 47 Approve the appointment of the following staff to the position of School Age Child Care Aides for the school year effective September 26,2017: Colleen Cain - Rieck Avenue AM - Adult Aide Kelly Lewis - Holly Heights AM - Adult Aide Staff will be paid at the hourly rate of $ Latch Key funding

9 Minutes - September 25,2017 Page 9 48 Approve the appointment of Douglas Saul to the position of School Age Child Care Staff Trainer/Activity Trainer for the school year. He will be paid at the MEA hourly rate of $31 for up to five days per week, up to one hour per day. - Family Friendly Grant funding 49 Approve the appointment of Belkis Cerda to the position of Club 21 Elementary Aide effective September 26, She will be paid at the hourly rate of $9.50 for up to five days per week, three to seven hours per day. - 21stCCLC grant funding 50 Approve the appointment of Marcella Green-Smith to the position of Club 21 Elementary Site Coordinator/Teacher effective September 26, She will be paid at the hourly rate of $31 for up to five days per week, one to seven hours per day. - 2pt CCLC grant funding 51 Approve the appointment of Stephanie Higbee to the position of 21st CCLC Middle School Aide effective September 26, She will be paid at the hourly rate of $9.50 for up to five days per week. - CEZ grant funding 52 Approve the appointment of Alexander Lively-Durham to the position of Part-time Classroom Aide (pc#539) at Bacon School with a proposed start date of September 26, He will be paid $35 per day. - District funding 53 Approve the appointment of Janell Rivera to the position of Part-time RtI Teacher (pc#10158) at Mount Pleasant School with a proposed start date of September 26,2017. She will be paid at the hourly rate of $31 for 3.5 hours per day. - District funding 54 Approve the appointment of Rachel Fullerton to the position of Part-time Classroom Aide (pc#241) at Mount Pleasant School with a start date of September 26, She will be paid $35 per day. - District funding 55 Approve the appointment of Cassandra Collins to the position of Part-time Classroom Aide (pc#1144) at Rieck Avenue School with a start date of September 26,2017. She will be paid $35 per day. - District funding 56 Approve the appointment of the following staff to the position of PBSIS Team Planning at Holly Heights: Melissa Green Marcella Greene-Smith Stacey Oliver Donna Wheeler Sandy Gery Vicky Workman Staff will be paid at the MEA hourly rate for up to six hours per position. - Title I funding

10 Minutes - September 25, 2017 Page Approve the appointment of Debra Broe to the position of Special Education Teacher (pc#10266) at Silver Run with a proposed start date of September 26,2017. She will be paid at the 1st step (MA) of the MEA salary guide, $52,024 (pro-rated). - District funding 58 Approve the appointment of Heather Garrison to the position of Part-time Classroom Aide (pc#748) at Silver Run with a proposed start date of September 26, She will be paid $35 per day. - District funding 59 Approve the appointment of Casey Wilson to the position of VB-MAPP Training at Silver Run in the Fall She will be paid at the MEA hourly rate of $31, not to exceed six hours. - IDEA Basic funding 60 Approve the appointment of Kristina Rowe to the position of VB-MAPP Training for New Autism Teacher at Silver Run in the Fall She will be paid at the MEA hourly rate of $31, not to exceed six hours. - IDEA Basic funding 61 Approve the appointment of Timothy Bruner to the position of Security Aide (pc#1107) at Lakeside with a start date of September 26, He will be paid at the 1st step of the MEA salary guide, $20,682 (pro-rated). - District funding 62 Approve the appointment of Margaret Borchert to the position of Teachers Creating Curriculum for a new Pre-Algebra Class for Advanced 7thgrade at Lakeside. She will be paid at the MEA hourly rate of $31 for up to 30 hours. - District funding 63 Approve the appointment of Ryan Boyd to the position of Building Maintenance Worker - Nights (pc#1192) at Lakeside with a proposed start date of September 26, He will be paid at the l " step of the Council 18/BMW salary guide, $27,110 (pro-rated).- District funding 64 Approve a revision to the appointment of staff approved on September 11, 2017, Item #52 to teach a 40 minute period for AVID at Lakeside as indicated in the backup: Remove: AVID 7: 3 rd period Barb Kern The motion was seconded by Mr. Cooper and carried by a unanimous roll call vote by all board members. Mr. Whilden made a motion that the Board approve the following: *65 Approve the appointment of the following staff to the position of AVID Tutors for the school year: Brianna Raines Jaclyn Smith

11 Minutes - September 25, 2017 Page 11 Staff will be paid at the hourly rate of $10, not to exceed 18 hours per week. - District funding *66 Approve the appointment of William Branin to the position of Academic Team Advisor at MSHSIMHS for the school year. He will be paid a stipend of $2, District funding *67 Approve the appointment of the following staff to share the four positions of Credit Completion/Saturday Detention at MSHS/MHS for the school year effective October 21, 2017: Brenda Hoffman Janet Todd Kimberly Meyrick William Branin Thomas Wickward Victor Nappen Amy Whilden Steve Bowen Each shared position will be paid at the MEA hourly rate of $31 for two hours weekly and four hours on scheduled Saturdays. - District funding *68 Approve the revised appointment of Jennifer Gillen to the position of High School Science Teacher-Special Education (pc#315) at Senior High. She will be paid at the 2 nd step (BA+ 10) of the MEA salary guide, $51, District funding *69 Approve the appointment of Stephanie Gross-Turner to the position of Executive Assistant - Payroll Office (pc#206) with a proposed start date of October 16, She will be paid per the COEA salary guide, $40,000 (pro-rated). - District funding *70 Approve the appointment of Patricia Wulk to the position of Supervisor of Assessment and Social Studies (pc#572) for the District with a proposed start date of October 1, She will be paid per the MAA salary guide, $88,184 (pro-rated). - District funding *71 Approve the appointment of Robert Trivellini to the position of Multicultural Week Coordinator for the school year. He will be paid a stipend of $1, District funding *72 Approve the appointment of Antoinette King to the position of Part-time Cafeteria Substitute for the District effective September 26, She will be paid at the hourly rate of $ District funding *73 Approve the following home instructors for : Darlene Bassetti Lorraine Santandrea Carly Saul Staff will be paid at the MEA hourly rate of $31. - District funding

12 Minutes - September 25, 2017 Page 12 *74 Approve revisions to the appointment of staff to the position of Equity and Diversity Trainers (August 21,2017, Item #25): Remove: Denni Foster Add: Charlotte Richardson *75 Approve the appointment of the following additional staff to the Summer Programs position of De-escalation/Safety Hold Training: Jac1yn Eppright Portia Lowery Staff will be paid at the MEA hourly rate of $31, not to exceed five hours per staff. - IDEA Basic funding *76 Approve the appointment of Jac1yn Eppright to the Summer Programs position of Counseling Support Program Development. She will be paid at the MEA hourly rate of $31, not to exceed 20 hours. - IDEA Basic funding *77 Approve the appointment of staff to Co-Curricular/Schedule B positions as indicated in the backup: Bacon - Annuals Holly Heights - Annuals Mount Pleasant - Annuals Rieck Avenue - Annuals Silver Run - Annuals Lakeside - Fall Sports Lakeside - Annuals Fine Music/Art Dept. --District funding *78 Approve the appointment of Mike Jones to the Co-Curricular position of Fall Weight Training Coach. He will be paid per the MEA Schedule B salary guide, 1st step, $923 stipend. - District funding Transfers *79 Approve the following PCN changes due to transfers: Jessica Pacana from PC#585 to PC#10141 Yvonne Stokes from PC#10031 to PC#10131 Jonny Phillips from PC#10142 to PC#10265

13 Minutes - September 25, 2017 Page 13 Salary Adjustments *80 Approve the salary adjustments due to credits as indicated in the backup. Special Education *81 Approve the revised list of special education students included in the backup for out-ofdistrict placements for the school year. Transportation *82 Approve the following transportation quote: Quote: PA SHUTILE awarded to: Sheppard Bus Company 35 Rockville Road Bridgeton, NJ $60.00 per diem x 180 days = $10, IncreaselDecrease per mile = $1.50 *83 Approve the following wheelchair bus and aide for Rieck Avenue 21st Century Program: Quote #: RA21 W : Sheppard Bus Company 35 Rockville Road Bridgeton, NJ $85.00 per diem x 152 days = $12, Wheelchair Bus $40.00 per diem x 152 days = $ 6, Aide TOTAL = $19, st Century grant funding Budgetary Transfers - As Recommended by the Superintendent *84 Approve the budgetary transfers for the month ending June 30, 2017 (final).

14 Minutes - September 25, 2017 Page 14 Board of Education's Monthly Certification - As Recommended by the Superintendent *85 Officially certify pursuant to NJAC 6:20-2: 13(e) that as of June 30, 2017 (final) and after a review of the secretary's monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of our knowledge, no major account or fund has been over-extended in violation of NJAC 6:20-2: 13(b) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. Secretary's Monthly Certification - As Recommended by the Superintendent *86 Approve the Board Secretary's monthly certification of budgetary line item status for June 30,2017 (final). Balance Sheet Reports - As Recommended by the Superintendent *87 Officially accept the four balance sheets from the board secretary for the General Fund, Special Reserve Fund, Capital Projects Fund and the Debt Service Fund as required under the GAAP procedure for the month ending June 30,2017 (final). The motion was seconded by Mrs. Johnson and carried by the following roll call vote: Mr. Beatty Yes Mrs. Carty Yes Mr. Cooper Yes Mrs. Johnson Yes Mr. McQuade Yes Mr. Pepitone Yes Mrs. Perrelli Yes - Abstain #81 Mrs. Santiago Yes Mr. Whilden Yes Mrs. Wilson Yes Secretary's Report Mr. Whilden made a motion that the Board approve the following: The reports of the Secretary for June 2017 (Final) were ordered, received, and filed as submitted (see attached). Secretary's Report - June 2017 (Final) Receipts $ 11,738, Disbursements $ 18,043, Cash Balance $ 6,508,329.93

15 Minutes - September 25,2017 Page 15 The motion was seconded by Mrs. Johnson and carried by a unanimous voice vote by all board members. Unfinished Business Dr. Gentile reported on the safe routes to school, and stated that Bob Trivellini is working on getting more information. He said that Bob also registered the district for Sustainable Jersey for those projects. Dr. Gentile also gave Mr. Cooper an update on the Freehold homework program. Mrs. Johnson asked if we could get someone from the City to tell us what safety steps they are going to take with regard to the new Dollar General. Mrs. Carty also asked if we could get an update on what the City is doing to keep our children safe. New Business Mr. Beatty handed out a sheet on the new "Every Child Succeeds Act" and the new requirements. He reviewed them with the Board and some discussion ensued. Payment of Bills Mr. Whilden made a motion that the Board approve the following: Bill list for September 25, 2017 amounting to $3,736, received and filed with payment to be made when funds are made available and invoices properly attested (see attached). Cafeteria Bill List for September 25,2017 amounting to $60, were received and filed with payment to be made when funds are made available and invoices properly attested (see attached). The motion was seconded by Mrs. Johnson and carried by a unanimous roll call vote by all board members. Hearing of the Delegation Kirk Hewitt addressed the Board regarding the prayer groups at Lakeside, Memorial and the high school, and asked if the Board was aware of them.

16 Minutes - September 25, 2017 Page 16 Mary Messick asked the Board for an accounting of where all of our taxes go. She said that Franklinville posts a wallet watch in the newspapers. Adjournment Mr. Whilden made a motion that the Board adjourn the meeting at 8:58 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cooper carried by a unanimous voice vote by all board members. BrY~ September 25,2017