24 Valley Road, Stanhope, New Jersey Media Center Time: Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Mr. Timothy Nicinski, Superintendent Mr. Steven Hagemann, Principal/Supervisor Mr. Gordon Gibbs, Board Secretary/Business Administrator Faculty (number) Community (number) Sunshine Law Statement N.J.S.A. 10:4-8d; N.J.S.A. 10:4-10a This is to advise the general public and to instruct that it be recorded in the minutes that in compliance with Chapter 231 of the Public Laws of 1975, entitled the Open Public Meetings Act, Stanhope Board of Education, located at 24 Valley Road, Stanhope, New Jersey, has caused this notice to be posted at the office of the, mailed to the New Jersey Herald, the Municipal Clerk of the Borough of Stanhope, the Stanhope Post Office, and posted at the Valley Road School and Linden Avenue School, setting forth the time, date, and location of the meeting. Mission Statement The Stanhope School District will provide a diverse and challenging educational environment that encourages individual initiatives, fosters success through teamwork, promotes accountability, demonstrates a passion for educational excellence and ensures student achievement related to the Core Curriculum Content Standards. The Stanhope School District is committed to the development of our students and staff, so that individual aspirations can be achieved throughout their lifetime. Presentations 1. #WeAreVRS Award Recognition Presentation Mr. Timothy Nicinski 2. EVVRS / HIB-ITP Presentation Mr. Steven Hagemann
Correspondence (Agenda Items 1-7) 1. Ms. Cathie Miller, RoNetco ShopRite (attachment #1) 2. Mr. Gregory Voronov, State of New Jersey Schools Development Authority (attachment #2) 3. Sussex County Immunization Audit report (attachment #3) 4. Borough of Stanhope Resolution (attachment #4) 5. Email from an appreciative parent (attachment #5) 6. Project Self-Sufficiency (attachment #6) 7. Connect for Community Certificate (attachment #7) Superintendent s Report Mr. Timothy Niciniski 1. HIB/ABS/Suspensions 2. EVVRS Submission 3. Mid-year budget review 4. All schools concert 5. HSA Scholastic Book Fair 6. Read-A-Thon 7. Basketball Hardyston Tournament 8. Solar Sprints Business Administrator s Report Mr. Gordon Gibbs 1. Mini Lesson Budgeting 101 2. School Ethics Commission Personal Financial Disclosure forms are due 3. Governance Trainings Personnel & Curriculum Committee Meeting Update (Chair) Business Services Committee Meeting Update (Chair) Policy Committee Meeting Update (Chair) Page 2 of 10
Sussex County Educational Services Commission Update 1. Superintendent s Report (attachment #8) Board President s Report Public Session #1 Agenda Items Policy #0167; Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to five (5) minutes duration, during times when an audience of ten (10) or more residents exists. Travel & Workshop Reports 1. Kimberly Kranz (attachment #9) 2. Dee Hergert (attachment #10) 3. Lisa Benedetto (attachment #11) 4. Maureen Mason (attachment #12) 5. Celeste Mayhood (attachment #13) 6. Deborah McNear (attachment #14) 7. Deborah McNear (attachment #15) 8. Courtney Pipher (attachment #16) 9. Karen Henry (attachment #17) Minutes for Approval (Agenda Items 1 & 2) Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to 1. January 18, 2017 Minutes (attachment #18) 2. January 18, 2017 Executive Session Meeting Minutes (attachment #19) Page 3 of 10
Voice Vote: Yes: No: Abstain: Administrative Action Items (Agenda Items 1-3) Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to approve the following Administrative action items: 1. Approve the Suspension, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Report. (attachment #20) 2. Approve the 2016-2017 EVVRS / HIB-ITP data reporting for the first half of the school year. (attachment #21) 3. Approve the 2015-2016 School Self Assessment for Determining Grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights. (attachment #22) Roll Call: Policy Action Items (Agenda Items 1-4) Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to approve the following Policy action items: 1. Approve the first reading of the following policies as per attached. (attachment #23) 2460 Special Education 2467 Surrogate Parents and Foster Parents 2. Approve the first reading of the following regulations as per attached (attachment #24) R2460.1 Special Education Location, Identification, and Referral Page 4 of 10
3. Approve the second reading of the following policies as per attached. (attachment #25) 1510 Americans with Disabilities Act 2415.30 Title I Educational Stability for Children in Foster Care 2418 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Students 5116 Education of Homeless Children 5330.04 Administering an Opioid Antidote 8330 Student Records 4. Approve the second reading of the following regulations as per attached. (attachment #26) R1510 Americans with Disabilities Act R2418 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1793 Students R5116 Education of Homeless Children R8330 Student Records Roll Call: Education Action Items (Agenda Items 1 & 2) Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to approve the following Education action items: 1. Approve the calendar for the 2017-2018 school year as per attached. (attachment #27) 2. Approve the Mission Statement to revised and updated as follows: The Stanhope School District will provide a diverse and challenging educational environment that encourages individual initiatives, fosters success through teamwork, promotes accountability, demonstrates a passion for educational excellence and ensures student achievement related to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. The Stanhope School District is committed to the development of our students and staff, so that individual aspirations can be achieved through their lifelong learning. Page 5 of 10
Roll Call: Personnel Action Items (Agenda Items 1-9) Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to approve the following Personnel action items: 1. Approve the salary of Michelle Madonna to be partially funded; 50% up to $4,000; through the IDEA preschool grant for the 2016-2017 school year. 2. Accept resignation of Tyler Kurtz, Classroom Paraprofessional, effective January 30, 2017. (attachment #28) 3. Approve appointment of Renee Petersen as Part Time Paraprofessional for the 2016-2017 school year at a rate of $12.00 per hour, as determined by schedule, not to exceed 28.75 hours per week, effective February 22, 2017. 4. Approve the salary of Joel Branham to be funded through the IDEA Basic grant for the 2016-2017 school year, not to exceed $12,500.00. 5. Approve the salary of Jad Heuer to be funded through the IDEA Basic grant for the 2016-2017 school year, not to exceed $12,500.00. 6. Approve placement of Sussex County College student Jamie Sieka for up to 20 hours observation (over 6 sessions) under the supervision of Mrs. Deborah McNear. 7. Approve placement of Rider University graduate, Hayley Francobandiero for a oneday classroom observation under supervision of Mrs. Susan Davis. 8. Approve placement of Montclair University student, Dana Richardson for up to 3 hours observation under the supervision of Mrs. Alicia Finklea-DiCataldo. 9. Approve appointment of the following individuals as substitute teachers and substitute aides for the 2016-2017 school year pending criminal history review clearance and issuance of certificate, if needed: Page 6 of 10
Name Position Certificate Jennifer Cavanaugh Substitute Teacher Substitute Certificate Melodyanne Belchik Substitute Teacher Substitute Certificate Roll Call: Business Services Action Items (Agenda Items 1-17) Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, motion to approve the following Business Services action items: 1. Approve the line item appropriation transfers for the month of December as recommended by the Superintendent and the Business Administrator. (attachment #29) 2. Approve the Treasurer s Report for the month of December 2016. (attachment #30) 3. Approve the Board Secretary s report for the month of December 2016. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.12(c) that as of December 31, 2016, no line item account has encumbrances and expenditures, which in total exceed the line item appropriation in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a). Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23.2.14(c) 4, the, after review of the Board Secretary s and Treasurer s monthly financial reports certify that as of December 31, 2016 and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of our knowledge, no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. (attachment #31) 4. Approve the January 14, 2017 through January 31, 2017 bill list in the amount of $180,569.88. (attachment #32) 5. Approve the February 1, 2017 through February 17, 2017 bill list in the amount of $392,752.80. (attachment #33) 6. Approve the acceptance of a $350.00 monetary donation to the Student Activity Account Music Program from RoNetco Supermarkets, Inc. 7. Approve the following resolution: Page 7 of 10
Resolution Waiver of Requirements Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Program WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.3 provides that a school district may request a waiver of compliance with respect to the district s participation in the Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Program for the 2017-2018 school year. WHEREAS, the desires to apply for this waiver due to the fact that it projects having fewer than 40 Medicaid eligible classified students. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the hereby authorizes the Superintendent to submit to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools in the County of Sussex, an appropriate waiver of the requirements of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.3 for the 2017-2018 school year. 8. Approve the IDEA Preschool funds for the salary (50%) of Michelle Madonna, from September 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 in the amount of $2,535.90. 9. Approve the IDEA Basic funds for the salary of Joel Branham, from September 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 in the amount of $4,620.00. 10. Approve the IDEA Basic funds for the salary of Jad Heuer, from September 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 in the amount of $4,074.00. 11. Approve the use of the Linden Avenue School for temporary storage for the District required archiving documents. 12. Approve the search for a new commercial real estate broker in an effort to rent out the Linden Avenue School. 13. Approve the purchase of a kiln for the Art Department, not to exceed $5,000, and subject to available funds. 14. Approve an amendment to the FY 2017 IDEA Grant to reflect carry-over funds as follows: Basic $10,591.00 Preschool $1,028.00 15. Approve the following resolution: Resolution Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission Cooperative Purchasing of Apple Products WHEREAS, the Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission (HCESC), as Lead Agency for the HCESC cooperative pricing system (system identifier 34HUNCCP), has awarded a contract for proprietary Apple technologies products (bid number HCESC-TEC-16-01), effective March 25, 2016 following public solicitation of sealed bids pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-15, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13 and N.J.A.C. 5:34-9.1; and WHEREAS, the is a member of the HCESC cooperative pricing system and is authorized to make purchases from contracts awarded by HCESC pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:34-7.1 et seq.; and Page 8 of 10
WHEREAS, the Apple technology products covered by the HCESC contract sought by the are of such a specialized nature that only such products will meet the needs of the ; and WHEREAS, the has heavily invested time and funds into the acquisition and integration of Apple products in local operations that will be wasted if non-apple products were used to supplement the existing technology; and WHEREAS, the use of non-apple products would require either the wholesale replacement of the technology currently used by the or an unsupportable level of training, support and the maintenance services that would utterly defeat the purpose of the public contracting laws; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the hereby authorizes the purchase of propriety Apple technology products through HCESC Contract (HCESC-TEC-16-01) from Apple, Inc. 5505 W. Parmer Lane, MS 578-ROA Austin, TX 78727-6524, for the following items: ipad Air 2 Wi-Fi 32GB AppleCare+ for ipad (3-year) 16. Approve the Professional Development Requests as per attached. (attachment #34) 17. Approve the Facilities Use Requests as per attached. (attachment #35) Roll Call: New Business Old Business Page 9 of 10
Public Session #2 Non Agenda Items Policy #0167; Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to five (5) minutes duration, during times when an audience of ten (10) or more residents exists. Adjournment A motion was presented by, and seconded by, that the adjourn the meeting at p.m.: Voice Vote: Yes: No: Abstain: Page 10 of 10