REGULAR MEETING ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION. March 20, :00 PM Public Session Copeland Middle School/Cafeteria

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1 REGULAR MEETING ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION March 20, :00 PM Public Session Copeland Middle School/Cafeteria Immediately into Closed Session Copeland Middle School/Faculty Lounge 7:30 PM Public Session Copeland Middle School/Cafeteria AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT PUBLIC NOTICE Presentations PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE I COMMUNICATIONS II APPROVE MINUTES III SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT IV BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR S REPORT V CURRICULUM REPORT VI VII VIII COMMITTEE REPORTS RECOMMENDED ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION A. Personnel B. HIB Determination C. Education D. Special Education E. Administration F. Finance G. Policy DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Old Business B. New Business IX ADJOURNMENT

2 3/20/19 Agenda Page 2 CALL TO ORDER PM ROLL CALL Mrs. Brookes Mrs. Shields Dr. Turnamian Mrs. Chirico Mrs. Smith Mrs. DeCarlo Mrs. Helbourg Mrs. Salny Visitors Mrs. Mezik Dr. McLaughlin Press PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act was passed to insure the right of the public to have advance notice and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interest is discussed and acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, the Rockaway Township Board of Education has caused notice of the date, time and place of said meetings to be published in the The Daily Record, The Star-Ledger, and be posted in all schools in the district, in the Municipal Building of the Township and the Township Library. Does any Board Member wish to object to the conduct of this meeting for the purpose as stated in the public notice? PUBLIC NOTICE All documentation and materials considered by the Board of Education as part of this agenda are available for public review and comment. Members of the public are invited to come to the Board of Education building, off Green Pond Road, during the regular business hours of 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, if they wish to inspect any of the referenced items. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Motion to waive by Seconded by RESOLVED, that in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act the Rockaway Township Board of Education will meet in closed session to discuss matters involving (personnel, litigation, acquisition of real property, security, negotiations, receipt of governmental funds), the content of said discussions will be disclosed to the public at such time and extent as is required by law. Seconded by Closed Session Opened at Adjourned at PM PM Motion by Board Action Seconded by Reconvene at PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3 3/20/19 Agenda Page 3 Presentation Share 911 Mr. McGovern PUBLIC DISCUSSION During the course of the board meeting, the Rockaway Township Board of Education offers members of the public an opportunity to address issues regarding the operation of the Rockaway Township Public Schools. The Board reminds those individuals who take this opportunity to identify themselves by name and address and to limit their comments to items listed on the agenda and/or items directly related to the operation of the School District. Issues raised by members of the public may or may not be responded to by the Board. All comments will be considered and a response will be forthcoming if and when appropriate. The Board asks that members of the public be courteous and mindful of the rights of other individuals when speaking. Specifically, comments regarding students and employees of the Board are discouraged and will not be responded to by the Board. Students and employees have specific legal rights afforded by the laws of New Jersey. The Board bears no responsibility nor will it be liable for any comments made by members of the public. Members of the public should consider their comments in light of the legal rights of those affected or identified in the comments and be aware that they are legally responsible and liable for their comments. In accordance with Board Policy 0167, public discussion is limited to fifteen (15) minutes with a three (3) minute limit per member of the public. The Board President shall have the right to modify the length of public discussion, as he/she deems appropriate. Motion by, seconded by to open meeting to Public for comments. Motion by, seconded by to close meeting to Public for comments. I COMMUNICATIONS The following correspondence was received for the Board since the last regular meeting: Lesley Kleiven Re: Request for information II APPROVE MINUTES Approve the minutes of March 6, Seconded by Approve the minutes of March 14, Seconded by III IV V SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR S REPORT CURRICULUM REPORT

4 3/20/19 Agenda Page 4 VI VII COMMITTEE REPORTS RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION A. Personnel The Superintendent of Schools recommends actions on the following certificated personnel: Employment 1. Approve the employment of Michelle Ertle, as an Administrative Assistant for the 2019 Extended School Year, effective June 26, 2019 through July 30, The rate of pay will be $19.68 per hour. 2. Approve the attendance of the following staff members to attend the 2019 summer Child Study Meetings, on an as needed basis. Attendance at Identification meetings (planning evaluation meetings) and Eligibility/Conferences IEP Meetings (count as one meeting when held back to back on the same day) will be paid at the rate of $90.00 for the first meeting attended on any given day and $30.00 for any subsequent meetings on the same day. Shauna Lezak 3. Approve the employment of the following individuals to participate in summer meetings for students referred to the Child Study Team for summer evaluations. Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Speech/Language Specialists will receive a flat rate of $440 per evaluation. Included in this rate is Student observation (if applicable), review of existing data (if applicable) standardized testing, and written report. Attendance at Identification Meetings (planning evaluation meetings) and Eligibility Conferences/IEP Meetings will be paid at the rate of $90/meeting and $30/meeting for any additional meetings held on the same day. Meetings attended by a non-evaluating therapist, will be paid at the rate of $90/meeting and $30/meeting for any additional meetings held on the same day. For speech therapists, attendance at Identification Meetings is mandatory for potential PSD students and students ages 5-21 for whom there is a suspected language disorder. Included in this rate is Student observation (if applicable), review of existing data (if applicable) standardized testing, and written report. Speech/Language Specialists will also be assigned as case manager and assume responsibility for the development of the ESLS IEP. General ESLS case management duties, including the development of goals and objectives and will be paid at a rate of $46.00 per hour a maximum of 3 hours, per case. Denise Glew, Physical Therapist Bari Eisenhauer, Speech Therapist Alexandra Golkin, Speech Therapist 4. Approve the employment of the following individuals to conduct summer evaluations for the 2019 Child Study Team. Child Study Team members (School Psychologists, School Social Workers, Learning Disability Teacher/Consultants) will receive a flat rate of $500 per evaluation. Included in this rate is Student observation (if applicable), parent/teacher interview (if applicable), review of existing data (if applicable) standardized testing, and written report. General case management duties, including the development of goals and objectives will be paid at a rate of $46.00 per hour for a maximum of 3 hours, per case.

5 3/20/19 Agenda Page 5 Case managers are assigned on a round robin basis within each team and are responsible for developing the IEP. Attendance at Identification Meetings (planning evaluation meetings) and Eligibility Conferences/IEP Meetings will be paid at the rate of $90/meeting and $30/meeting for any additional meetings held on the same day. Meetings attended by a non-evaluating CST member, will be paid at the rate of $90/meeting and $30/meeting for any additional meetings held on the same day. Cheryl Schnabolk 5. Approve the employment of staff members for the Extended School Year, effective June 26, 2019 through July 30, 2019, at the Stony Brook School, as per the attached lists. Employment/Substitute Teachers 6. Approve the employment of the following county and state certified Substitute Teacher indicated below for the school year: Alan Bocchino Dover, NJ Jennifer Murray Rockaway, NJ James Loder Morris Plains, NJ Jonathan Rozynski Rockaway, NJ Rebecca Saltz Rockaway, NJ William Paterson University, NJ (MA) Certification: State Effective Date: March 22, 2019 Fairleigh Dickinson University, NJ (MA) Certification: State Effective Date: March 22, 2019 County College of Morris, NJ (65 Credits) Certification: County Effective Date: March 22, 2019 William Paterson University, NJ (BA) Certification: County Effective Date: March 22, 2019 Montclair State University, NJ (BA) Certification: County Effective Date: March 22, 2019 Extended Leave of Absence 7. Approve an extended leave of absence for Lori Dillon, a part-time Staff Assistant, at the Stony Brook School, with pay, effective March 11, 2019 through March 28, 2019, the leave will continue, without pay, effective March 29, 2019 through April 8, (Ms. Dillon is expected to return to work on April 9, 2019). 8. Approve an extended leave of absence for Lisa Solomon, a full-time Resource Room Teacher, at the Katharine D. Malone School, without pay, effective March 11, 2019 through June 30, (Mrs. Solomon is expected to return to work on August 28, 2019). 9. Approve an extended leave of absence for Amber Miralrio, a part-time special education Staff Assistant, at the Dennis B. O Brien School, without pay, effective March 11, 2019 through March 25, (Ms. Miralrio is expected to return to work on March 26, 2019).

6 3/20/19 Agenda Page 6 Job Description 10. Approve the attached revised job description, entitled, Instructional Coach/District General and Special Educational Support Technologist, D-20. Leave of Absence 11. Approve the leave of absence for Lauren Nemeth, a part-time Speech Language Specialist, at hours per week, at the Katharine D. Malone School, with pay, effective April 12, 2019 through May 3, 2019, the leave will continue, without pay, effective May 6, 2019 through May 13, (Mrs. Nemeth is expected to return to work on May 14, 2019). 12. Approve the leave of absence for Bari Eisenhauer, a full-time Speech Language Specialist, for the Katharine D. Malone School, with pay, effective April 3, 2019 through April 18, (Mrs. Eisenhauer is expected to return to work on April 29, 2019). Resignation 13. Approve the resignation of Lori Torres, a part-time special education Staff Assistant, at the Copeland Middle School, effective March 18, Approve the resignation of Sarah Florio, a full-time School Psychologist, at the Catherine A. Dwyer and Copeland Middle Schools, effective May 14, Revised Leave of Absence 15. Approve a revised leave of absence for Laura Guzik, a part-time special education Staff Assistant, at the Katharine D. Malone School, with pay, effective March 5, 2019 through March 21, 2019, the leave will continue, without pay, effective March 22, 2019 through June 30, (Mrs. Guzik is expected to return on August 28, 2019). Seconded by B. HIB Determination 1. WHEREAS, the Superintendent of schools has provided the Board of Education with reports regarding HIB incidents: confirmed unconfirmed unconfirmed unconfirmed and the investigations which were conducted following these complaints; and WHEREAS the Board of Education was advised of any consequences and /or remedial measures related to these matters as well as the Superintendent s recommendation regarding the results of these investigations; and THEREFORE, BE IT Resolved that the Board of Education votes to affirm the Superintendent s recommendations on HIB cases:

7 3/20/19 Agenda Page confirmed unconfirmed unconfirmed unconfirmed Seconded by to affirm HIB case(s) 2. HIB current investigations C. Education Field Trips for Approval 1. Motion to approve list of field trips. On-Site Professional Development Services 2. Approve the purchase of On-Site Professional Development Services of Erlichson, LLC to partner with K. D. Malone to identify strengths and areas of growth in ELA and Math, increase data awareness and understanding of the NJSLS standards, identify resources to take action to improve classroom instruction, and assist in communication and data files, at a cost of $4,125. Family Math Night 3. Approve Gina Parisi and Maura Ollo to present a Family Math Night, March 2019, not to exceed 2 hours of presentation, as per the RTEA contract. Star Lab Training 4. Approve Gina Parisi and Janet Moran to present Star Lab training to selected staff, commencing this spring, for (2) two evenings, for 1 ½ hours each, not to exceed a total of 3 hours, at $120 per hour of presentation, inclusive of preparation and planning, as per the RTEA contract. Clinical/School Counseling student 5. Approve Amanda M. Madonna, a Centenary University MS of Clinical/School Counseling student, to complete a 50-hour practicum, under the guidance of Sonya Patel, at Birchwood Elementary School, commencing on or about March 25, Seconded by In accordance with Board Policy 0167, public discussion is limited to fifteen (15) minutes with a three (3) minute limit per member of the public. The Board President shall have the right to modify the length of public discussion, as he/she deems appropriate. Motion by, seconded by to open for Public comments. Motion by, seconded by to close for Public comments.

8 3/20/19 Agenda Page 8 D. Special Education Out of District Placements School Year 1. Authorize students in the following out-of-district placement for the School Year from March 14, 2019 June 21, 2019: Student School Location Tuition Rate #720 Celebrate the Children Denville $397.22/diem or $71, to be prorated Bedside Instruction 2. Authorize a contract between LearnWell. and the Rockaway Township Board of Education to provide bedside instruction to district students for the 2018/2019 school year, on an as needed basis. The fee for tutorial services is $46.00 per hour. Seconded by In accordance with Board Policy 0167, public discussion is limited to fifteen (15) minutes with a three (3) minute limit per member of the public. The Board President shall have the right to modify the length of public discussion, as he/she deems appropriate. Motion by, seconded by to open for Public comments. Motion by, seconded by to close for Public comments. E. Administration Non-Public Funding 1. Authorize a Nonpublic Funding agreement with Educational Services Commission of Morris County for the school year, for the following services: Professional Support Services OT Services Non Public Nursing Non Public Technology Non Public Textbook Chapter 192/193 Non Public Security Aid MOA 3. Motion to approve the Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement between the Rockaway Township Board of Education and Law Enforcement Officials for the school year.

9 3/20/19 Agenda Page 9 ESC Transportation Jointure 4. Authorize a joint transportation agreement with Educational Services Commission of Morris County to transport Rockaway Township students for the school year. NJ Sustainable Schools Grant 5. Motion to authorize the submission of a NJ Sustainable Schools Grant application from Copeland Middle School to PSEG for $2,000. Seconded by In accordance with Board Policy 0167, public discussion is limited to fifteen (15) minutes with a three (3) minute limit per member of the public. The Board President shall have the right to modify the length of public discussion, as he/she deems appropriate. Motion by, seconded by to open for Public comments. Motion by, seconded by to close for Public comments. F. Finance Travel 1. Be It Resolved in accordance with Board Policy 6471 the Rockaway Township Board of Education approves the attached travel expenses as they promote the delivery of instruction, critical to the instructional needs of the district and/or further the efficient operations of the district (see attached). Be It Further Resolved that the travel is educationally necessary and fiscally prudent and is directly related to, and within, the scope of the current responsibilities for district employees and the district s Professional Development Plan. Financials and Bills 2. Be It Resolved that the Rockaway Township Board of Education approves the Report of the Secretary and Report of Appropriations, and Report of the Treasurer, for the period ending February 28, 2019, and Be It Further Resolved that this Budget does not include any unapproved appropriations or moneys. Be It Resolved that the Rockaway Township Board of Education acknowledges that Rachel DeCarlo, Board Secretary, certifies the following statement:

10 3/20/19 Agenda Page 10 Pursuant to NJAC 6A: (c)(3) and (4), I, Rachel DeCarlo, Board Secretary, certify that no budgetary line items accounts are over appropriated nor over expended for the period ending February 28, 2019 Authorize February 2019 account transfers as submitted. Authorize payment of the March bills, as approved by the Finance Committee. Authorize payment of the March Cafeteria bills, as approved by the Finance Committee. Authorize payment of the March Student Activity bills, as approved by the Finance Committee. Authorize payment of the March After School bills, as approved by the Finance Committee. Change Order 3. Motion to approve change order #004 for the HVAC Upgrades at Stony Brook ES in the amount of $600 to remove and dispose of existing door access panels next to AHU #01 as per code official s request. Reducing the remaining general allowance to $26, ESEA FY Grant 4. Approve an amendment of the ESEA FY Grant. Amendment in order to make a fiscal and program change on Title I SIA Part A. It is allocated as per attached Program Coordination & Budget Detail pages, titles included: Title I SIA Part A: $9, ESEA Salary & Stipends 5. Approve salary and stipends funded with ESEA FY18-19 Grant as follows: TEACHER GRADE/POSITION LOCATION STIPEND/ % FUNDED SALARY Dawn Crocetti Title I After School Clerk Sub BW/CAD/DBO $ Session 100% Title I Various Title I SIA Part A Teacher Sub KDM $100 Day/ $60 Part Day 100% Title I SIA Part A On-site Professional Development Services 6. Approve the purchase of on-site professional development services and needs assessment by Bari Anhalt Erlichson, to provide workshops, on leadership, data and grade level standards. The $4, fee is to be funded by the FY 19 ESEA Title I SIA Part A Grant. Seconded by In accordance with Board Policy 0167, public discussion is limited to fifteen (15) minutes with a three (3) minute limit per member of the public. The Board President shall have the right to modify the length of public discussion as he/she deems appropriate. Motion by, seconded by to open for Public comments. Motion by, seconded by to close for Public comments.

11 3/20/19 Agenda Page 11 G. Policy 1. Motion to approve the following policies for first reading. P 3322 P 3425 P 3310 P 3324 P 3351 P 3370 P 3381 P 3410 P 3420 Staff Member s Use of Cellular Telephones Work Related Disability Pay Academic Freedom Right of Privacy Teaching Staff Members Healthy Workplace Environment Teaching Staff Member Tenure Protection Against Retaliation Compensation Benefits 2. Motion to approve the following policies for second reading. P 3217 P 3233 P 3245 P 3270 P 3280 P 3281 P 3282 P 7250 Use of Corporal Punishment Political Activities Research Projects by Staff Members Professional Responsibilities Liability for Pupil Welfare Inappropriate Staff Conduct Use of Social Networking Sites School Facilities and Names Seconded by In accordance with Board Policy 0167, public discussion is limited to fifteen (15) minutes with a three (3) minute limit per member of the public. The Board President shall have the right to modify the length of public discussion as he/she deems appropriate. Motion by, seconded by to open for Public comments. Motion by, seconded by to close for Public comments.

12 3/20/19 Agenda Page 12 VIII DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Old Business B. New Business Motion by, seconded by to open meeting to Public for comments. Motion by, seconded by to close meeting to Public for comments. IX ADJOURNMENT Meeting Adjourned at PM Return to Closed Session at Motion by Seconded by Closed Session Adjourned at PM Motion by Seconded by