OCEAN CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, :00 P.M. HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY ROOM

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1 OCEAN CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, :00 P.M. HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY ROOM This meeting is in compliance with the Open Public Meeting Law, and has been duly advertised in the Annual Notice. A. Call to Order B. President s Announcement of Adequate Meeting Notice C. Salute to the Flag D. Roll Call E. Presentation 1. Academic Achievement 2. Board Member Recognition 3. Amendment to Graduation Requirement 4. Transportation Report F. Public Comments (on Agenda Items Only) G. Presentation of Superintendent s Report/Information Items 1. Buildings and Grounds 2. Curriculum and Instruction 3. Finance 4. Personnel 5. Policy H. Vote on Board Resolutions (Full Board) I. Vote on Board Resolutions (Ocean City Representatives Only) (Resolution 1.A, 2.D, 2.E, 3.O, 3.P, 3.Q, 4.T, 4.U, 4.V, 4.W, 4.X, 4.Y, 4.Z, 4.AA and 5.C) J. Approval of Minutes 1. Special Meeting/Finance Committee of the Whole November 14, 2012 (Attachment J.1) 2. Regular Meeting and Executive Session November 14, 2012 (Attachment J.2) K. Unfinished Business L. New Business M. Public Comments N. Board Comments O. Board President s Report/Comments P. Executive Session (not open to the public) Q. Reconvene Public Session R. Adjournment

2 OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO: FROM: RE: Ocean City Board of Education Dr. Kathleen Taylor, Superintendent of Schools December 12, 2012 Regular Board Meeting MOTION: Based on the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following resolutions are presented for formal approval by the Board of Education. 1. Buildings and Grounds A. Use of Facilities (Ocean City Representatives Only) The Board approves the following requests for the use of the High School, Intermediate School and Primary School: High School Requested By: City of Ocean City Recreation Department Traveling Basketball Practices Dates/Times: November 28, 2012 (Wed), 6:00PM-8:00PM December 3 and 5, 2012 (Mon and Wed), 6:00PM-8:00PM December 6, 2012 (Thurs), 6:00PM-7:00PM December 10, 12, 17, 19, 2012 (Mon and Wed), 6:00PM-8:00PM Room: Auxiliary Gym Requested By: Prudential Fox & Roach Personal Protection and Safety Date/Times: December 11, 2012 (Tues), 3:00PM-5:00PM Room: Community Room $ Requested By: City of Ocean City Recreation Department Traveling and Recreation Basketball Date/Times: January 5 and 12, 2013, (Sat), 8:30AM-4:30PM January 18, 2013 (Fri), 5:30PM-8:30PM January 26, 2013 (Sat), 8:30AM-4:30PM Room: Auxiliary Gym Requested By: Ocean City Junior Wrestling Association Wrestling Tournament Dates/Times: March 2, 2013 (Sat), 6:00PM-9:00PM set up March 3, 2013 (Sun), 6:30AM-4:00PM tournament Rooms: Main Gym and Auxiliary Gym Page 2 of 13

3 Intermediate School Requested By: Ocean City Recreation Department Recreation Basketball Dates/Times: December 8, 2012 (Sat), 8:30AM-11:30AM Rooms: Gymnasium and Cafeteria Requested By: Ocean City Recreation Department Dixie Howell Basketball Tournament Dates/Times: December 14, 2012 (Fri), 4:00PM-7:30PM December 15, 2012 (Sat), 8:30AM-4:00PM December 17-19, 2012 (Mon-Wed), 3:30PM-8:30PM Room: Gymnasium Requested By: Ocean City Junior Wrestling Association Wrestling Matches Dates/Times: January 5 and 12, 2013 (Sat), 10:00AM-12:00PM February 8, 2013 (Fri), 5:30PM-8:00PM Room: Gymnasium Requested By: Ocean City Recreation Department Traveling & Recreation Basketball Dates/Times: January 4 and 11, 2013 (Fri), 6:00PM-9:30PM January 18, 2013 (Fri), 6:00PM-8:30PM January 25, 2013 (Fri), 6:00PM-8:30PM Room: Gymnasium Requested By: Betsy Young Memorial Fund Carnival Dates/Times: January 26, 2013 (Sat), 2:30PM-3:45PM set up January 26, 2013 (Sat), 4:00PM-8:00PM Rooms: Multi-Purpose Room, Cafeteria and Kitchen Primary School Requested By: Ocean City Police Department/Ocean City PBA Local #61 Christmas Party/Santa Visit Dates/Times: December 18, 2012 (Tues), 4:00PM-5:00PM set up December 18, 2012 (Tues), 6:00PM-7:00PM party December 19, 2012 (Wed), 9:00AM-2:00PM Santa visit Rooms: Multi-Purpose Room/Cafeteria and Kitchen (only on December 18, 2012) Page 3 of 13

4 Requested By: Ocean City Cub Scout Pack 51 Monthly Meeting Dates and Pinewood Derby Dates/Times: 2013 Meeting Dates (Wed), 7:00PM-8:30PM January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10 and May 15 Pinewood Derby set up: February 22, 2013 (Fri), 6:00PM-9:00PM Pinewood Derby: February 23, 2013 (Sat), 10:00AM-2:00PM Rooms: Multi-Purpose Room and Kitchen (February 13, 2013 and April 10, 2013 only) Informational Items Fire Drills Ocean City High School November 20, 2012 Ocean City Intermediate School November 12, 2012 Ocean City Primary School November 26, 2012 Security Drills Ocean City High School November 14, 2012 Ocean City Intermediate School November 29, 2012 Ocean City Primary School November 27, 2012 Discussion Buildings and Grounds Committee Report Mr. Oves, Chairperson Page 4 of 13

5 2. Curriculum and Instruction A. Out-of-District Placement The Board approves the following out-of-district student placement for the school year: Number School Tuition Placement of Students District _Cost CMCSSSD 1 SIC $31,832 B. Field Trip Request (Attachment #2.B) The Board approves the attached High School field trip list. C. Program of Studies High School (Attachment #2.C) The Board approves the attached High School Program of Studies for the school year. D. Field Trip Request (Attachment #2.D) (Ocean City Representatives Only) The Board approves the attached Intermediate School Field Trip list. E. Field Trip Request (Attachment #2.E) (Ocean City Representatives Only) The Board approves the attached Primary School Field Trip list. Informational Items (Attachments) Out-of-School Suspension Reports for November Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying investigation reports. Discussion Curriculum and Student Affairs Committee Report Mr. Bauer, Chairperson Page 5 of 13

6 3. Finance A. Bill List (Attachment #3.A) The Board approves payment of bills for December 2012 in the amount of $4,820, B. Secretary and Treasurer Reports (Attachment #3.B) The Board approves the Board Secretary s Monthly Financial Report and the Treasurer of School Funds Reports for September and October C. Line Item Transfers (Attachment #3.C) The Board approves the revenue and appropriation transfers for September and October The Board also acknowledges receipt of the State of NJ mandated transfer reconciliation forms for September and October D. Travel & Expense Reimbursement (Attachment #3.D) The Board approves the December 2012 list of Board of Education Members and School District Staff travel and related expense reimbursements. E. Food Service Report (Attachment #3.E) The Board approves the Food Service Report for October F Annual School District Audit and Corrective Action Plan (Attachment #3.F) After reviewing the annual School District Audit with the auditor, and discussing the recommendation and corrective action plan, the Board accepts the Annual School District Audit and adoption of the corrective action plan. Finding 12-1: Our audit of the payroll agency account found three instances of employee withholdings that were not remitted to agencies or the Board of Education in a timely manner. Recommendation 12-1: All employee withholdings in the payroll agency account should be remitted or turned over in a timely manner. G. Federal Grant Allocation The Board authorizes the following salary allocations to be charged to the identified Federal Grants for the school year: Joel Dougan - $8,000 IDEA Basic FY13 Katelyn Bell - $19,698 IDEA Basic FY13 John Fenton - $18,860 IDEA Basic FY13 Nancy Filangieri - $18,860 IDEA Basic FY13 Joyce Franks - $19,265 IDEA Basic FY13 Pat Henry - $18,860 IDEA Basic FY13 Susan Richards $17,889 IDEA Basic FY13 Karen Wallenstein - $19,698 IDEA Basic FY13 Dolores Vivarelli - $10,000 IDEA Preschool FY13 Page 6 of 13

7 H. Joint Transportation Agreement The Board approves the Joint Transportation Agreement with the Upper Township Board of Education. Upper Township (host) will transport one Ocean City (joiner) student along with one Upper Township student to Ocean City High School on Route No. OCAD starting September 6, 2012 to June 30, 2013, at a joiner cost of $9,900. I. Tuition Contract Agreement The Board approves a Tuition Contract Agreement with the Gateway Regional Board of Education for one grade 11 student attending the Gateway Regional School District, September 1, 2012 through February 5, 2013, in the amount of $9, J. Donation The Board accepts a donation of $8, from the Ocean City Education Foundation and $1,000 from ARAMARK Educational Services, LLC, ARAMARK Corporation, for student lunches at all three schools for the week of November 5 th. K. Construction Counsel* The Board approves Bradley Sclar for construction counsel services at the hourly rate of $150, from December 15, 2012 through December 31, L. Student Residency Investigator * The Board approves Di Joseph Investigations, LLC as Student Residency Investigator at the hourly rate of $75, from December 15, 2012 through December 31, M. Transfer from Maintenance Reserve The Board approves a transfer of $75,000 from Maintenance Reserve to the following Budgetary line item: Repairs and Maintenance Services High School OO-01 *These professional service appointments are recommended for approval as authorized exceptions to the Public School Contracts Law (N.J.A.C. 6: through 6: and N.J.S.A. 18A: 18A-1, et seq.) competitive bidding requirements. Page 7 of 13

8 N. Resolution Against Sequestration of Federal Funds The Board approves the following Resolution: RESOLUTION: Sequestration Amend Federal Budget Control Act of 2011 WHEREAS, a world class public education is essential for the future success of our nation and today s schoolchildren; and WHEREAS, the Budget Control Act of 2011 includes a provision to impose $1.2 trillion in across-theboard budget cuts in almost all federal programs, including education, that would become effective January 2, 2013; and WHEREAS, these across-the-board budget cuts, also known as sequestration, would have a negative impact on education through a reduction in funds of 7.8 percent or more and could result in larger class sizes, fewer course offerings, possible four-day school weeks, loss of extracurricular activities, and teacher and staff lay-offs; and WHEREAS, sequestration would affect almost every public school system in the nation and the millions of students educated through programs such as Title I grants for disadvantaged students, the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), English Language Acquisition, Career and Technical Education, and 21st Century Community Learning Centers; and WHEREAS, public schools nationwide would be negatively affected by an estimated $2.7 billion loss in just three programs alone Title I grants, IDEA special education state grants and Head Start that serve a combined total of 30.7 million children; and WHEREAS, federal funding for K-12 programs was already reduced by more than $835 million in Fiscal Year 2011; and WHEREAS, New Jersey already ranks last among the states in the percentage of school expenditures (3.1%) supported by the federal government; and WHEREAS, in Fiscal Year 2013, New Jersey will lose more than $73 million in funding for elementary and secondary education programs, administered through the U.S. Department of Education, as well as over $11.7 million in Head Start funding; and WHEREAS, with a state-imposed tax levy cap and limited growth in state aid, New Jersey local school districts have limited capacity to absorb cuts in funding resulting from sequestration. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ocean City Board of Education, in the County of Cape May, State of New Jersey urges Congress and the Administration to amend the Budget Control Act to mitigate the drastic cuts to education that would affect our students and communities, and to protect education as an investment critical to economic stability and American competitiveness. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be sent to United States Senator Robert Menendez, United States Senator Frank Lautenberg, U.S. Representative Frank LoBiondo, State Senator Jeff Van Drew, Assembly Representative Nelson Albano, Assembly Representative Matthew Milam, the New Jersey School Boards Association, and the National School Boards Association. Page 8 of 13

9 O. Donation (Ocean City Representatives Only) The Board accepts a donation of new toys for the Intermediate School from the John Story Jenks School located in Philadelphia, PA. The value of the donation is approximately $2,000. P. Donation (Ocean City Representatives Only) The Board accepts a donation of gift cards for the Intermediate School from Wal-Mart and Target from the Ladies Book Club at the United Church of Christ in Keene, New Hampshire. The value of the donation is $640. Q. Disposal of Textbooks (Attachment #3.Q) (Ocean City Representatives Only) The Board approves the disposal of the attached textbooks that are no longer needed as per N.J.S.A. 18A34-3. Discussion Page 9 of 13

10 4. Personnel A. Substitutes (Attachment #4.A) - roll call vote The Board approves the attached criminal history approved/hib trained substitutes for the school year. B. High School Coaches, Stipends and Volunteers (Attachment #4.B) roll call vote The Board approves the attached coaches, stipends and volunteers for the school year. C. Resignation High School Co-Curricular Activity Sponsor - roll call vote The Board accepts the resignation of Joel Dougan, High School co-sponsor for History Club, effective September 1, D. High School Co-Curricular Activity Sponsors and Stipends (Attachment #4.D) roll call vote The Board approves the attached co-curricular sponsors and stipends for the school year. E. Homebound Instructor roll call vote The Board approves Gina Sakenas as a homebound instructor for the school year at a stipend of $30 per hour. F. High School Team Leader roll call vote The Board approves Beth Kelly as the High School Health and Physical Education Team Leader, effective January 2, G. Certificated Staff Salary Corrections (Attachment #4.G) roll call vote The Board approves the attached certificated staff salary corrections for the school year. H. Teaching Staff Evaluations roll call vote The Board approves the Charlotte Danielson s Framework for Teaching as the evaluation model of Teaching Staff for the school year. I. Certificated Staff Retirement roll call vote The Board accepts with deep regret the following certificated staff retirements: Andrew Breckenridge, High School Teacher of Science, effective as of July 1, 2013 Allyn MacIntyre, Health and Physical Education Teacher, effective as of July 1, 2013 J. Change in Assignment Certificated Staff roll call vote The Board approves a change in assignment for Curt Nath from High School Teacher of Spanish to District Interim Curriculum Coordinator for Humanities, effective on or after January 4, 2013 through June 30, 2013 at his current salary. K. Change in Assignment Certificated Staff roll call vote The Board approves a change in assignment for Mikenzie Helphenstine from Intermediate School Teacher of Mathematics to District Interim Curriculum Coordinator for Math, Science and Technology, effective on or after January 4, 2013 through June 30, 2013 at her current salary. Page 10 of 13

11 L. Transfer Certificated Staff roll call vote The Board approves the transfer of Lynn Morgan, Special Education Teacher from the High School to the Intermediate School, effective January 2, M. Interim Teacher - High School Certificated Staff roll call vote The Board approves the extension of Nicole Diaz, part-time interim High School Teacher of Spanish, effective December 6, 2012 through December 12, 2012, at $80 per ½ day. N. Employment High School Certificated Staff (Attachment #4.N) roll call vote The Board approves, Nicole Diaz, High School part-time Teacher of Spanish, effective December 13, 2012 through June 30, 2013 at a salary of $23,668 (pro-rated), BA, ½ of step 1. O. Employment High School Certificated Staff (Attachment #4.O) roll call vote The Board approves, Shawn Matthews, High School Health and Physical Education Teacher, effective January 2, 2013 through June 30, 2013 at a salary of $47,336 (pro-rated), BA, step 1. P. Employment High School Supportive Staff roll call vote The Board approves Jill Geller, High School Nurse s Aide, effective January 2, 2013 through June 30, 2013, at a salary of $28,833* (pro-rated), step 1. Q. Certificated Staff Leave of Absence (Attachment #4.Q) roll call vote The Board approves employee #1620, a paid leave of absence, effective January 14, 2013 through March 1, 2013, and an unpaid FMLA/NJFLA leave of absence, effective March 4, 2013 through May 31, 2013, returning to work on June 3, R. Supportive Staff Leave of Absence (Attachment #4.R) roll call vote The Board approves employee #2681, a revised return date of December 10, S. Student Teacher Placement roll call vote The Board approves the following High School Student Teacher placement for the spring semester: The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Name: Roger Katz Placement: William Pesda, High School Social Studies Teacher T. Change in Assignment Supportive Staff roll call vote (Ocean City Representatives Only) The Board approves a change in assignment for Judy Winfield from Intermediate School part-time food service worker to Intermediate School full-time food service worker, effective January 2, 2013 through June 30, 2013 at a salary of $18,215* (pro-rated), step 10*. U. New Employment Certificated Staff (Attachment #4.U) roll call vote (Ocean City Representatives Only) The Board approves Lisa Cuneo, Primary School Health and Physical Education Teacher, effective January 2, 2013 through June 30, 2013 at a salary of $47,336 (pro-rated), BA, step 1. *pending negotiations Page 11 of 13

12 V. New Employment Supportive Staff roll call vote (Ocean City Representatives Only) The Board approves Kathleen Gallagher, Primary School part-time food service worker, effective January 2, 2013 through June 30, 2013 at a salary of $9,966* (pro-rated), step 1. W. Intermediate School After-School Tutoring Program Teachers (Attachment #4.W) - roll call vote (Ocean City Representatives Only) The Board approves the attached Intermediate School After-School Tutoring Program teachers at a stipend of $30 per hour, total program not to exceed $4,500. X. Primary School EASE Before-School Program Teachers (Attachment #4.X) roll call vote (Ocean City Representatives Only) The Board approves the attached Primary School EASE Before-School Program teachers at a stipend of $30 per hour. Program is funded by Title 1 Not Child Left Behind (NCLB), total program not to exceed $11,000. Y. Supportive Staff Leave of Absence (Attachment #4.Y) roll call vote (Ocean City Representatives Only) The Board approves employee #2393, a paid leave of absence effective on or around March 1, 2013 through March 22, 2013, and an unpaid FMLA leave of absence effective March 25, 2013 through April 12, In addition, the Board approves an unpaid FMLA/NJFLA leave effective April 15, 2013 through June 7, 2013, returning to work on June 10, Z. Practicum Fieldwork Placement roll call vote (Ocean City Representatives Only) The Board approves the following Intermediate School Practicum Fieldwork placement for the spring semester: Grand Canyon University 20 Hours Name: Toyetta Smith Placement: Megan Duffey, 6 th Grade Language Arts Teacher AA. Student Teacher Placement roll call vote (Ocean City Representatives Only) The Board approves the following Primary School Student Teacher placement for the spring semester: The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Name: Rachel Ballezzi Placement: Kathleen Yates *pending negotiations Discussion Negotiations Committee Report Mr. Joseph Clark, Chairperson Page 12 of 13

13 5. POLICY A. Policy 1 st Reading (Attachment #5.A) The Board approves the following replacements to the Board Policy Manual: Revised Policies 5460 High School Graduation 7441 Electronic Surveillance in School Buildings and on School Grounds B. Interdistrict Public School Choice Amended Application (Attachment #5.B) The Board approves the below changes to Interdistrict Public School Choice Program application, pending approval from the New Jersey Department of Education: Grade 9 30 seats (30 STEM seats, 8 Performing Arts seats, totaling 38 seats) Grade 10 4 seats (4 Academic seats, 8 Performing Arts seats, totaling 12 seats) Grade 11 4 seats (4 seats) C. Interdistrict Public School Choice Amended Application (Attachment #5.B) (Ocean City Representatives Only) The Board approves the below changes to Interdistrict Public School Choice Program application, pending approval from the New Jersey Department of Education: Grade K 8 seats Grade 1 5 seats Grade 2 5 seats Grade 3 5 seats Grade 4 5 seats Grade 5 5 seats Grade 6 5 seats Grade 7 5 seats Grade 8 5 seats Discussion Policy Committee Report - Mr. Donahue, Chairperson Page 13 of 13