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 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 Mark Getsinger Stacy Gray Ed Kalinowski Susan David-Kryszczak James McDevitt Joe McKenna Laura Newcomb Linda Rosser Absent Frank Scambia Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Ms. Rosser, seconded by Mrs. Newcomb, on the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the Open Session and Executive Session minutes of the meeting held November 27, 2018. Motion carried. Roll call vote (8-0). PRESENTATIONS None COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Dietz spoke about a parent letter praising the Monongahela Middle School band concert. Ms. Rosser discussed having the band performances at the High School. PUBLIC PORTION (agenda items only) Mrs. Kryszczak opened the meeting for petitions from the floor regarding agenda items only. There were no comments from the public regarding agenda items. REPORTS Also Present Mr. Arthur Dietz, Superintendent Mr. Todd D. Reitzel, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Mr. Kevin Kanauss, Chief Academic Officer Al Marmero, School Solicitor Grace, Marmero & Associates 1. Superintendent Mr. Dietz thanked the Board for their service, highlighted their service records, and reviewed recent activities within the District. 2. Committees: a. Policy Linda Rosser, Chairperson Met this evening. Minutes to be distributed. One policy on the agenda tonight for approval. Reviewed upcoming Music Academy. Policies will be audited by New Jersey School Boards. Discussed varsity letters, student drop-offs for Pre-K-1 st grade, paraprofessional job description, narcan, and school lunch collections. 1
b. Personnel Laura Newcomb, Chairperson Nothing to report. Next meeting is in January. c. Curriculum Stacy Gray, Chairperson Met this evening. Minutes to be distributed. d. Finance Mark Getsinger, Chairperson Minutes were distributed. e. Buildings & Grounds Ed Kalinowski, Chairperson Minutes were distributed. Visited the High School to view the boiler. Ms. Rosser thanked the committee for discussing carpet replacements. f. Shared Services Laura Newcomb, Chairperson Nothing to report. Next meeting is in January. POLICY Motion by Ms. Rosser, seconded by Mrs. Newcomb, on the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following: 1. First Reading of Policy 8561 Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs (New) (Policy Attachment 1). Motion carried. Roll call vote (8-0). PERSONNEL Motion by Ms. Rosser, seconded by Mr. Getsinger, on the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following except Items #3a and #7d: 1. RETIREMENTS, RESIGNATIONS AND TERMINATIONS a. Retirement of Janine Hee, Teacher, effective January 1, 2019. b. Resignation of Christine Barden, Part-Time Basic Skills Teacher, effective January 1, 2019. c. Retirement of Michael Coppinger, Bus Aide, effective February 1, 2019. d. Resignation of Kaitlynn Kopaczewski, substitute bus aide, effective December 21, 2018. 2. LEAVE OF ABSENCES LEAVES OF ABSENCE 701083464, Transportation, Medical REVISION LEAVE REQUESTED 11/12/18-12/14/18 previously approved 11/12/18-11/26/18 FEDERAL MEDICAL LEAVE NJ FLA USE OF SICK DAYS informational only N/A sick 11/12/18-12/14/18 70079504, SL, Maternity 3/21/19-6/17/19 6/6/19-6/17/19 6/6/19-6/17/19 sick 3/21/19-6/5/19 70208855, MMS, Medical 11/20/18-6/30/19 11/20/18-6/30/19 N/A unpaid intermittently 88532965, Transportation, Medical 11/19/18-12/21/18 12/3/18-12/21/18 N/A sick 11/19/18-11/30/18 unpaid 12/3/18-12/21/18 70657242, CECC, Medical, REVISION 11/5/18-11/30/18 previously approved 11/5/18-11/21/18 informational only N/A sick 11/5/18-11/30/18 70163738, Maintenance, Medical 10/26/18-1/8/19 12/12/18-1/8/19 12/12/18-1/8/19 sick 10/26/18-11/16/18 vacation 11/19/18-12/7/18 personal 12/10/18 & 12/11/18 unpaid 12/12/18-1/8/19 2
70548425, Transportation, Medical December 18, 2018 11/12/18-11/26/18 informational only N/A sick 11/12/18-11/26/18 70396148, Transportation, Medical REVISION 9/6/18-12/21/18 informational only N/A sick 9/6/18-12/21/18 unpaid 12/3/18-12/10/18 70164231, Maintenance, Medical, REVISION 10/22/18-12/21/18 previously approved 10/22/18-11/21/18 11/1/18-12/21/18 N/A sick 10/22/18-10/31/18 unpaid 11/1/18-12/21/18 36251494, Transportation, Medical, 11/2/18-12/3/18 11/2/18-12/3/18 N/A unpaid intermittently 3. TRANSFERS 4. EMPLOYMENT a. Courtnee Summiel, Part-Time Paraprofessional, Good Intent Elementary School, effective January 2, 2019, for the 2018-2019 school year at a rate of $17.00 per hour, 28.75 hours per week, pending criminal history record clearance and all pertinent paperwork (replacement for Tre Potter). b. Jose Argana, Substitute Bus Driver, effective December 19, 2018, for the 2018-2019 school year at a rate of $17.25 per hour. c. Brad Gilmore, Part-Time BSI Teacher, Good Intent Elementary School, effective January 2, 2019, for the 2018-2019 school year at a salary of $27,918.50, pending criminal history record clearance and all pertinent paperwork (replacement for Glori Davison) (paid through Title I funds). d. Jacqueline Bove, Part-Time BSI Teacher, Oak Valley Elementary School, effective January 2, 2019 for the 2018-2019 school year, at a salary of $27,918.50, pending criminal history record clearance and all pertinent paperwork (replacement for Christine Barden). e. Charles Scogna, Part-Time Paraprofessional, Monongahela Middle School, effective January 2, 2019, for the 2018-2019 school year at a salary of $17.00 per hour, 28 hours per week, pending criminal history record clearance and all pertinent paperwork (replacement for Terrell Rouse). f. Jennifer Frazier, Science Teacher, Monongahela Middle School, effective January 2, 2019 for the 2018-2019 school year at a salary of $55,837 (prorated), Step 1, pending criminal history record clearance and all pertinent paperwork (replacement for Carolann Newman). g. Michael Crossley Jr., Vehicle Mechanic, Transportation, effective no earlier than January 2, 2019, for the 2018-2019 school year at a salary of $48,000 (prorated), pending separation from current employer, criminal history record clearance and all pertinent paperwork. h. Karen Young, Part-Time Paraprofessional, Central Early Childhood Center, effective January 2, 2019 for the 2018-2019 school year at a rate of $17.00 per hour, 20 hours per week, pending criminal history record clearance and all pertinent paperwork. 5. PROMOTIONS a. Nicole Keenan, Paraprofessional to Middle School Secretary, effective January 2, 2019, for the 2018-2019 school year, at a salary of $37,200 (prorated) (replacement for Cheryl Peiffer). b. Chelsea Bellamy, Part-Time Paraprofessional, Pine Acres Early Childhood, to Full-Time Paraprofessional, effective December 11, 2018 (replacement for James Murtha). 6. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DATE EMPLOYEE CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP LOCATION COSTS 12/07/2018 Reid, Kristen NJPSA Legislative Council Meeting Monroe Twp. $0.00 12/20/2018 Yeiter, Alicia Rethinking Word Problems in Elementary $149.00 Rowan University School (Grades 2-5) 12/20/2018 Minton, Lindsey Rethinking Word Problems in Elementary $149.00 Rowan University School (Grades 2-5) 1/08/2019 McIlvaine, Michelle Fun and Engaging Activities for Addressing 149.00 Rowan University Number Sense 1/14/2019 Davison, Glori Strategies! Strategies! Strategies! Increase and $239.00 3
1/15/2019 Kanauss, Kevin 1/24/2019 Pallies, Timothy 1/28/2019 Ferrara, Jacqueline 1/28/2019 Kupsey, Mary 1/28/2019 Merrick, Rachael 1/28/2019 Palka, Kristen 1/28/2019 Pierce, Olivia 01/28/2019 Bradley, Tiffany 01/29/2019 01/31/19 Accelerate your ELL students' Learning and Success The Connected Action Roadmap: A Systemic Process for School Improvement Restorative Discipline: Decrease the Need for Traditional Discipline and Increase Instructional Time Guided Reading: Differentiating Using Small Guided Reading: Differentiating Using Small Guided Reading: Differentiation Using Small Guided Reading: Differentiating Using Small Guided Reading: Differentiating Using Small Guided Reading: Differentiating Using Small Brick, NJ /Mt Laurel Gambale, Valerie LEGAL ONE Affirmative Action Monroe Twp. 2/01/2019 Birosik, Karly Develop Growth Mindset In Mathematics 2/06/2019 Davis, Jennifer Building A Growth Mindset Classroom Rowan University 2/06/2019 Dumbleton, Elizabeth Building a Growth Mindset Classroom Rowan University 2/25/2019 Diem, Jeanne 2/25/2019 Lee, Randy 2/25/2019 McDonnell, Meaghan 2/25/2019 Miller, Nikki 2/26/2019 Krivulka, Melissa 2/26/2019 Morrison, Kristina 2/26/2019 Zulawski, Barbara New Jersey Conference for Kindergarten Teachers New Jersey Conference for Pre-K Teachers New Jersey Conference for Pre-K Teachers New Jersey Conference For Kindergarten Teachers New Jersey Conference for Kindergarten Teachers New Jersey Conference for Pre-K Teachers New Jersey Conference for Pre-K Teachers 03/14/2019 McFarland, Irvin DAANJ Conference December 18, 2018 $0.00 Registration $45.20 mileage 11-190-100-580-10-0 $259.00 $239.00 $239.00 $259.00 $6.20 mileage Title IIA Funds $239.00 $4.40 mileage Title IIA Funds $239.00 $239.00 $450.00 $113.46 mileage 11-000-223-320-00-0 $269.00 $139.00 $5.89 mileage Title IIA Funds $139.00 $244.00 $16.37 mileage $5.00 tolls $20.00 parking Title IIA Funds $375.00 11190100320010 7. OTHER a. Elizabeth Faulkner, Twilight Teacher, effective November 7, 2018, Monday through Thursday, 4 hours per night at a rate of $30 per hour for the 2018-2019 school year (replacement for Richard Shymko). b. Anthony Leone, Freshman/Assistant Boys Basketball Coach for the 2018-2019 Winter Season at a stipend of $3,793 (open position). c. Loretta Winters, High School NAACP Advisor, Volunteer Position, for the 2018-2019 school year. 4
e. Jennifer Ehert, Part-Time Paraprofessional, Pine Acres Early Childhood, increase hours from 20 hours per week to 28.75 hours per week for Student ID #80000385, effective December 11, 2018. f. Angela Tedesco to resume employment as Part-Time BSI Teacher at Oak Valley Elementary School, beginning December 4, 2018. Ms. Tedesco was a temporary replacement for a Leave of Absence. g. Morgan McGrath, Part-Time Paraprofessional, Pine Acres Early Childhood, effective December 11, 2018, increase hours from 20 hours per week, to 28.75 hours per week, (replacement for Chelsea Bellamy). h. Michael Vilary, additional High School Department Head for Special Education for the remainder of the 2018-2019 school year at a stipend of $1,300 (prorated). i. The following student teacher for placement in the district for the Spring 2019 semester: Alexa Ahramjian Widener University j. Alphonse Orio, Head High School Football Coach, at a stipend amount listed in the DEA Contract, for the 2019-2020 school year. k. Jeanette Carelli, Paraprofessional, to provide support to special education student #700000278 after school for the HS Concert Choir practice on December 19, 2018 at the rate of $25.00 per hour. Paid from (11-000-219-110) l. Jay Fanning, Paraprofessional, to provide support to special education student #300002012 afterschool for the HS swim team on an as-need basis effective December 3, 2018, at a rate of $25.00 per hour. Paid from (11-000-219-110) m. 2018-2019 Change in Degree status as listed below effective January 1, 2019: NAME FROM TO Leigh Brown BA +30 MA Jenny Christmas BA BA + 15 Emily Grantham BA + 15 BA + 30 n. 2018-2019 Course Reimbursement as listed below: NAME AMOUNT Tiffany Chan $1,200.00 Glori Davison $1,200.00 Graham Hall $1,200.00 Robert Rambo $800.00 Joshua Zellers $1,200.00 Motion carried on all items except #3a and #7d. Roll call vote (8-0). Mr. Orio spoke to the audience. Mr. McDevitt spoke on Mr. Orio s hiring. He wants to instill stability with the team. CURRICULUM There were no Curriculum items. STUDENTS Motion by Mr. Kalinowski, seconded by Mrs. Newcomb, on the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following: 1. Be it resolved that the Board of Education determined that student numbers 700002837, 700003283, 800002822, 800002818 are not residents and therefore not entitled to attend school in Deptford Township based on a residency hearing convened November 13, 2018. 2. Out-of-District Placements as listed on chart below: School Program Student ID Tuition Rate Other Billable Rates Effective Date Archbishop MD 900000037 $31,023 11/28/18 Damiano Shady Lane PSD-Full-Time 110000193 $29,673 11/29/18 Complex YALE- MD 700003350 $59,514 07/05/18-5
06/30/19 Bankbridge-North BD 700002354 $40,540 ESY $4235 07/09/18 Bankbridge Development Center 3. Tuition In Students placement as listed on chart below: Student ID Type School District of School Start Date Origin 100002806 Spec Gateway Reg. Autistic 999000182 $38,700 ESY $4235 07/09/18 DTHS BD prog. End Date # of Days Per Diem Total Related Service Charge 10/23/18 06/17/18 150 $156.01 $23,401.67 Speech- $61.65/hr 4. Tuition-Out DCPP student placement as per chart below: Student ID Type School District School/District Start Date End Date Tuition of Origin 700002071 Special Deptford East Mount School 10/01/18 06/30/19 $56,727 5. Tuition-In Homeless student placement as chart below: STUDENT ID TYPE SCHOOL OF ORIGIN DISTRICT DOMICILED SCHOOL/ GRADE 700005446 Gen Camden Deptford CECC/ K DATE OF DETERM. START DATE END DATE # OF DAYS PER DIEM AMOUNT 11/19/18 11/19/18 06/17/19 132 70.00 9240.00 400002445 Gen Camden Deptford GI/2 11/19/18 11/19/18 06/17/19 132 74.05 9774.60 300002508 amendment of 9/25/18 board motion 300002507 amendment of 9/25/18 board motion 100002786 - amend board motion of Nov. 13, 2018 to delete this motion Gen PA Deptford DHS/12 08/27/18 09/06/18 12/01/18 - established residency Spec PA Deptford DHS/11 08/27/18 09/06/18 12/01/18- established residency Gen Deptford West Deptford 56 $72.67 4069.52 56 $156 8736.00 DHS/11 02/01/18 09/06/18 02/01/19 93 72.67 6,758.31 6. The following student, who is a Deptford resident, be permitted to participate in the High School Wrestling Program for the 2018-2019 season: Shane Stichler GCIT. 7. Field Trips as listed below: DATE DESTINATION SCHOOL PARTICIPATING CLASS/CLUB TEACHER ADMISSION COST TRANSPORTATION COST 12/13/2018 Nemours Hospital DHS Choir/Jazz Combo Cox, Carl $0.00 $0.00 12/19/2018 Fox Trail Assisted Living at Deptford LT & OV 6th Grade Band Scott, Christopher $0.00 $0.00 12/20/2018 PAECC OV 5th/6th Grade Choir Ivins, Genise $0.00 $0.00 6
1/08/2019 1/11/2019 1/15/2019 1/20/2019 1/22/2019 1/22/2019 Lakeside Middle School, Millville, NJ Rowan University - All SJ Honors Band Rehearsal Washington Twp High School Rutgers University New Brunswick NJ Walmart Cooper St Washington Twp High School 1/25/2019 Berklee Jazz Festival 1/26/2019 1/29/2019 4/12/2019 Philadelphia Museum of Art Washington Twp High School Six Flags Great Adventure DHS Honors Instrumental Music December 18, 2018 Armstrong, Michael $10.00 $0.00 DHS Wind Ensemble Armstrong, Michael $10.00 $0.00 DHS Honors Music Armstrong, Michael $10.00 $0.00 MMS Girls Basketball Team Snyder, Veronica $0.00 $5.00 New Sharon Richardson, David $0.00 $0.00 DHS Honors Music Armstrong, Michael $10.00 $0.00 DHS Jazz Ensemble/Stage Band Cox, Carl TBD approx. $200.00 per person/ fundraisers $0.00 DHS Culture Club Redmond, Leigh Ann $10.00 $5.00 DHS Honors Music Armstrong, Michael $10.00 $0.00 DHS Physics Classes Nolan, Kevin $33.00 $5.00 Motion carried. Roll call vote (8-0). FINANCE Motion by Ms. Rosser, seconded by Mrs. Newcomb, on the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following: 1. Transfers in the 2018-2019 budget for the month of November, 2018 as attached (Finance Attachment 1). 2. Report of the Secretary and the Cash Report as attached (Finance Attachments 2). The Deptford Township Board of Education certifies that: a. Board Secretary s Report is in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of November, 2018. The Board Secretary certifies that no line item account has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. b. The Cash Report is in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of November, 2018. The Cash Report and Secretary s Report are in agreement for the month of November, 2018. c. Board Secretary in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)2 certifies that there are no changes in anticipated revenue amounts or revenue sources. d. Board of Education Certification pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-6.10(c)4, we certify that after review of the secretary s monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that to the best of our knowledge no major accounts or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-6.10(b) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. 3. Disposal of the following equipment with the Township of Deptford free of charge. The equipment cannot be sold or recycled and has no educational value. School Location Product Make/Model Serial # Oak Valley Room 16 TV Panasonic LA10600926 Oak Valley Room 16 VCR Panasonic A11A98868 Oak Valley Room 17 TV Panasonic LA10600925 Oak Valley Room 17 VCR Panasonic B11A99531 Oak Valley Room 18 TV Panasonic LA10600927 7
Oak Valley Room 18 VCR Panasonic B11A91376 Oak Valley Room 20 TV Panasonic LA10600929 Oak Valley Room 20 VCR Panasonic B1IA90972 Oak Valley Room 21 TV Panasonic LA10600931 Oak Valley Room 21 VCR Panasonic B1IA91522 Oak Valley Room 24 - In Hallway VCR Panasonic F5IA46120 Oak Valley Room 24 - In Hallway VCR RCA 643396367 Oak Valley Room 24 - In Hallway VCR Panasonic F5IA46813 Oak Valley Room 24 - In Hallway TV Philips YA1A0325006442 Oak Valley Room 24 - In Hallway TV Philips YA1A0325007357 Oak Valley Room 24 - In Hallway TV Panasonic MA50890959 Oak Valley Room 24 - In Hallway TV Philips 199859 4. 2019-2020 Budget Calendar as attached (Finance Attachment 4). Motion carried. Roll call vote (8-0). BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS There were no Buildings and Ground items. UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Mr. Kalinowski visited the Museum of American History and spoke about the possibility of having our High School students art exhibits displayed. He stated he is interested in visiting schools to view school lunch operations regarding collections policy. Mrs. Gray visited the Academies presentation. She stated it was well attended. She went to the School Boards meeting on Shared Services on November 29 th along with Mr. Getsinger and Ms. Rosser. Mr. Kalinowski remarked on the Jazz Band fundraiser at Villari s and stated it was great. Mrs. Kryszczak spoke about the JIF meeting that some Board Members attended. She stated that she did a walkthrough with Ms. Bradley at the High School and would like to visit other schools. Mr. McDevitt commented on how talented Mr. Cox is and how fortunate we are to have him involved in our music program. Mrs. Kryszczak spoke about things Mr. Porco is doing at the Middle School with the music program. PAYMENT OF BILLS Motion by Mr. McDevitt, seconded by Ms. Rosser, to approve the payment of the following bills, with funds available, per approval of the Superintendent and the Finance Committee (Bills List Attachment): Motion carried. Roll call vote (8-0). Payments from: Amount 10 General Fund $105,808.50 11 General Current Expense $2,170,533.69 13 Special Schools $1,420.00 20 Special Revenue Funds $166,711.53 60 ROTC $3,043.23 62 Spartan Care $26,834.86 64 Food Service $25,811.11 90 Agency Fund $799,359.35 TOTAL $3,299,522.27 8
PUBLIC PORTION December 18, 2018 Mrs. Kryszczak opened the meeting for petitions from the floor. There were no comments from the public. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MEETING CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC Motion by Mrs. Gray, seconded by Mrs. Newcomb, on the recommendation of the Superintendent to enter closed session at 7:31p.m. WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 allows for a Public Body to go into closed session during a Public Meeting; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Township of Deptford has deemed it necessary to go into closed session to discuss certain matters which are exempted from the Public; and WHEREAS, the regular meeting of this Board of Education will reconvene at the conclusion of closed session, at approximately 9:00 p.m. this evening. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Township of Deptford will go into closed session for the following reason(s) as outlined in N.J.S.A. 10:4-12: X X Any matter the disclosure of which constitutes an unwarranted invasion of individual privacy (HIB review); Any matter involving the employment, appointment, termination of employment, terms and conditions of employment, evaluation of the performance, promotion or disciplining of any specific prospective public officer or employee or current public officer or employee employed or appointed by the public body, unless all individual employees or appointees whose rights could be adversely affected request in writing that such matter or matters be discussed at a public meeting (Subject to the balancing of the public s interest and the employee s privacy rights under South Jersey Publishing, 124 N.J. 478, the employee(s) and nature of discussion is: Personnel. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby declares that its discussion of the aforementioned subject(s) may be made public at a time when the Board Attorney advises the Board of Education that the disclosure of the discussion will not detrimentally affect any right, interest or duty of the School District or any other entity with respect to said discussion. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education, for the aforementioned reasons, hereby declares that the public is excluded from the portion of the meeting during which the above discussion shall take place and hereby directs the Board Secretary to take the appropriate action to effectuate the terms of this resolution. Action may be taken at the conclusion of closed session. Motion carried unanimously. RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION Motion by Mr. McDevitt, seconded by Mrs. Gray, to return to public session at 9:40p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. McDevitt, seconded by Ms. Rosser, on the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following Personnel Items #3a and #7d: 3. TRANSFERS a. Nikki Vogel, First Grade Teacher, voluntary transfer from Pine Acres Early Childhood Center to Deptford High School for the remainder of the 2018-2019 school year. 7. OTHER d. Increase in MMS Athletic Coordinator stipend from board approved amount $4,094 to $6,988. This stipend is split between two people. Motion carried. Roll call vote (8-0) Motion by Mr. Getsinger, seconded by Ms. Rosser, to approve the following resolution: 9
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF DEPTFORD CREDITING THE TENURE CHARGE WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Township of Deptford (the Board ) is in receipt of a Notice of Charge of Conduct Unbecoming and Statement of Evidence issued to Nikki Vogel, a Teacher for the Pine Acres Early Childhood Center; and WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:6-11 and N.J.A.C. 6A:3 5.1, the Board shall determine by majority vote of its full membership whether there is probable cause to credit the evidence in support of the charge and whether such charge, if credited, is sufficient to warrant dismissal or reduction of salary. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education for the Township of Deptford that: 1) The Board of Education for the Township of Deptford after considering the Notice of Charge, Statement of Evidence and Exhibits, and having reviewed the Statement of Position in Opposition to the Tenure Charge, has determined that probable cause exists to credit the evidence in support of the charge. 2) The President, Superintendent and/or other appropriate official is authorized to take all steps to effectuate the terms of this resolution. The foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at a Meeting of the Board of Education of the Township of Deptford held on the 18 th day of December, 2018. Motion carried. Roll call vote (8-0) ADJOURNMENT Motion by Ms. Rosser, seconded by Mr. Getsinger, to adjourn at 9:43p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Todd D. Reitzel School Business Administrator/Board Secretary 10