LOGAN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION July 19, 2017 Adequate notice having been provided by the posting of notices with Township Clerk, South Jersey Times, and all board members having been notified, a Regular Meeting is held at the Logan Township School, 110 School Lane, Logan Township, NJ. The meeting was called to order by President Frank Donnelly at 8:00PM. Members present: Brian Bowen, Nathan DeForest, Frank Donnelly, Carolyn Kegler, John Russell Members absent: Shawn Donnelly, LynNae Hill, Kristen Lobmardo, Kelley Mason, Others present: Patricia L. Haney, Superintendent; Janine Wechter, Business Administrator; Lisa Toff, Board Secretary Approval of Minutes: Motion by Bowen, seconded by Russell to approve the minutes of the Worksession and Executive Session June 28, 2017& Regular and Executive Session June 28, 2017 Correspondence/Recognition: Letter from substitute aide Miss Taylor Renzi Mrs. Toff read the letter aloud. Administrator s Report: None Fire Drill and Security Drill LES/LMS Fire Drill 6/16/17, Reverse Evacuation 6/7/17 CSS Fire Drill 6/15/17, Window Evacuation 6/13/17 Enrollment for June 2017 School Enrollment Center Square School 232 Logan Elementary School 360 Logan Middle School 251 Total In-District 843 Kingsway High School 270 GCIT 62 All-Logan Students 1175 Finance Committee Mr. Frank Donnelly stated financials were reviewed by the committee and all reports are recommended for approval. Board Discussion: None Public Participation: None Motion by Bowen, seconded by Russell to approve the following: Business Administrator s Financial, Revenue and Treasurer s Reports A. Business Administrator s Report in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of June 2017. The Business Administrator 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. Cash Reconciliation Report in accordance with 17A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of June 2017. The Cash Reconciliation Report and Secretary s Report are in agreement for the month of June 2017. C. Business Administrator 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-16.10(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-16.10 (b) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. Copies of Financial Reports in Board Referral File # 16. July 19, 2017 Business Administrator Motion by Bowen, seconded by Russell to approve the following: Employed Juliana Busillo as a Middle School Math long-term replacement Teacher effective September 1, 2017 through April 3, 2018 (to fill a maternity leave for Mrs. Shannon Lurakis), then April 4, 2018 through June 22, 2018 at a teaching position to be determined, at the yearly salary of $52,904. Employed Lauren Evans as a 5 th grade long-term replacement Teacher effective September 1, 2017 through April 13, 2018 (to fill a maternity leave for Mrs. Sandy Consoli), then April 14, 2018 through June 22, 2018 at a teaching position to be determined, at the yearly salary of $52,904. Employed Jennifer Culling as a 1st grade long-term replacement Teacher effective September 1, 2017 through October 30, 2017 (to fill a paternity leave for Mr. John Merulla), then October 31, 2017 through June 22, 2018 at a teaching position to be determined, at the yearly salary of $52,904. Gave the Superintendent the authority to hire a full year permanent teacher for Kindergarten Special Education Inclusion. Gave the Superintendent the authority to hire a long-term substitute teacher for a 1 st grade Special Education maternity leave. Employed Mrs. Nivea Bishop of Logan Township as a long-term substitute Classroom Aide for 4 hours per day at Step A $17.52 per hour and a Cafeteria Playground Aide for.5 hour/day at Step A $11.66 per hour until December 23, 2017 at Step A $13.12 per hour for Logan Elementary School. (To cover for Mrs. Lucia Covotta who is filling in for Mrs. Cinzia Neary.) Appointed the following School Improvement Panel (ScIP) Member for the 2017-2018 school year in accordance with the negotiated agreement. Logan Elementary School Sandy Ridgway Approved the rate of $300 per summer evaluation done by the LDTC only during times when the LDTC is otherwise not employed
Approved the rate of $250 per summer speech evaluation by Speech Language Pathologist. Approved a tuition contract with YALE School for student #510412 for the 17-18 school year for 210 days at $287.15 per day. ($60,301.50 total) Approved a tuition contracts with Clearview Regional School District for students 515112, 515312, 002617, 802715, 012917, 401012, and 910216 for the 2017 ESY program for $1,650 each and for the 17-18 school year for $22,400 each Approved a nursing services contract with The Wright Choice as per the rate schedule A. Approved the renewal of a contract with AJ Holcomb Bus Company to transport students to and from school for the 2017-2018 school year at an increase of 0.30% (CPI). The total contract amount is $456,595.84. (Correction of last month s motion for a difference of $18) Route Cost L1A, L1B, L1C, L2A, L2B, L2C, L3A, $14,296.10 each route L3B, L3C, L4A, L4B, L4C L5A, L5B, L6A, L6B, L7A, L7B, L8A $20,411.30 each route L8C $20,489.56 L6D $18,341.96 L6C $13,986.70 L15 $34,239.66 L21 $35,837.62 L22AS $6,606.00 L23AS $6,606.00 LSVOC $1,756.20 L24S $4,299.84 Approved an addendum to the shared services agreement with the Township of Logan to include Schedule A-2 for the provision of a Qualified Purchasing Agent (Janine Wechter) for a fee of $500 per month Approved to submit the application and accept the funds of IDEA Federal Grant for the 2017-2018 school year as follows: IDEA Basic $209,121 - Summer school, Employee Benefits, Out of District Tuition IDEA Preschool $8,268 - Summer school, Aide for PSD Class, Employee Benefits Increased the adult lunch price from $3.25 to $3.50 Approved the district curricula. List made part of these minutes as page Approved the list of Textbooks and Instructional resources used to deliver the district curriculum grades PreK-8. List made part of these minutes as page Approved the revised 2017-2018 School Calendar. Calendar made part of these minutes as page. Approved the second reading of the following revised policies and regulations. Policy 2415.06 Policy 2464 Policy 2622 Policy 4212 Policy 5530 Policy 8630 Regulation 8630 Unsafe School Choice Option Gifted and Talented Students Student Assessment Attendance Substance Abuse Bus Driver Responsibility Emergency School Bus Procedures Approved the attendance of the designated at the indicated Professional Learning Opportunities as per attached listing. List made part of these minutes as page.
Approved the Logan Youth Basketball League to utilize the gym for a Summer Basketball Reading Enrichment Camp from August 14, 2017 through August 17, 2017 from 8:30AM to 12:30PM. Gave the Superintendent the authority to hire a long-term substitute teacher for an ELA Interventionist grade 2-5 maternity leave and an Interventionist for Logan Middle School. Gave the Superintendent the authority to hire Classroom Aides and Cafeteria Playground Aides. Approved to accept the quote and enter into a contract for the purchase of 75 Dell Laptops from Firefly Computers under state contract number 89970 (NASPO Valuepoint Computer Contract) for $599 each. (total $44,925) Approved to accept the quote and enter into a contract with Keyboard Consultants for the purchase of 22 SMART boards and mounts in the amount of $96,228 through the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey Cooperative Pricing System (formerly MRESC) - ID #65MCESCCPS under bid #ESCNJ 16/17-28- SMART board technology products and services. Approved the following budget adjustment plan due to a reduction in state aid (Adjustment Aid) in the amount of $108,328.14 for FY 2017-2018: Reduction in Revenue due to state aid adjustment being replaced through use of reserves: State Aid-Adjustment Aid ($108,328.14) Withdrawal from Maintenance Reserve $34,551.29 Withdrawal from Capital Reserve $73,776.85 $0.00 Projects To Be Funded Using Reserves: Maintenance Reserve: Repainting of Common Areas $14,000.00 Stage Wheelchair lift $6,500.00 Locker Room Air Conditioning $14,051.29 $34,551.29 Capital Reserve: CSS HVAC Controls $14,000.00 LEMS Wing Vestibule Ceiling Replacement $15,000.00 Replace Mezzanine Doors and Frames $6,500.00 Fiber Upgrade/Replacement $14,276.85 BOE Doors $12,000.00 Security Camera Upgrade $12,000.00 $73,776.85 Approved to withdraw $34,551.29 from the maintenance reserve for the projects listed in the budget adjustment plan for the 2017-2018 school year. Approved to withdraw $73,776.85 from the capital reserve for the projects listed in the budget adjustment plan for the 2017-2018 school year. Representatives G.C.S.B.A. (Frank Donnelly): None N.J.S.B.A. (Carolyn Kegler): The County Planning meeting is coming up. Mrs. Kegler will be attending the Building One America Meeting
Home and School (Kristen Lombardo): None Kingsway (Frank Donnelly): Mr. Donnelly noted the enrollment in Kingsway Middle School went from 882 to 920 students and Kingsway High School went from 1672 to 1753 students. New Business: None Old Business: None Motion by Bowen, seconded by Russell to approve the Bill List for July. July 2017 Bill List made part of these minutes as pages. Public Participation: None Executive Session: Personnel Issues 8:13 P.M. Motion by Bowen, seconded by DeForest to adopt a resolution to hold a closed session on personnel issues. Resolution made a part of these minutes as page 9:15 P.M. Motion by Kegler, seconded by Bowen to return to open session. Motion by Kegler, seconded by Bowen to approve the following: Approved the re-assignment of Mr. Robert Revell from IT/Education Support Manager to Interim IT Manager and approve a salary of $87,500 effective 7/20/17 with a stipulation that Mr. Revell attends classes to achieve IT certification(s) per direction of the Superintendent. Approved the re-assignment of Mrs. Virginia Prodromou from IT Manager to IT Support Manager and approve a salary of $80,000 effective 7/20/17 Increased the salary of Mrs. Kara Monahan and Mrs. Cathleen Myers to $35,672.49 due to the increase in the minimum salary range approved for Grade G personnel. Approved sending the Superintendent s contract addendum to the Executive County Superintendent for review and approval. Approved sending to the Executive County Superintendent that the Superintendent has met the requirements to earn her merit bonus based on the following achievements: 75% of Quantitative Goal and 67% of Qualitative Goal. 9:16 P.M. No further business, meeting was adjourned on motion by Kegler, seconded by Bowen.
Respectfully submitted Lisa F. Toff Board Secretary