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 7:00 p.m. prevailing time. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Walter Berglund at 7:00pm. Statement: In accordance with the Sunshine Law: Notice of this meeting has been provided to the Gloucester County Times, 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 Rachel Green Robert Laute, Sr. Alice Mantici Joseph Wilson Mark Getsinger, Sr. Robert Condo Walter Berglund Absent Edward Kiermeier, Jr. James Messner Also Present: Mr. Ralph E. Ross, Interim Superintendent Mrs. Carolyn Morehead, Assistant Superintendent Mr. Harold E. O Neil, Jr., Interim School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Mrs. Green, seconded by Mrs. Mantici, on the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on September 27, 2011. Motion carried. Roll call vote (6-0-1), with Mr. Getsinger abstaining. INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT POLICY Mr. Ross distributed and discussed with the Board the following: Presentations: 1) The District Board Self Evaluation Results 2) Goals and Objectives of the Board of Education 3) Goals of the Superintendent 1) The monthly HIB report was distributed and discussed with the Board by Mr. Melvin Allen, Anti-Bullying Coordinator 2) Mr. Allen also made a presentation on what s going on in the district for the Week of Respect for Violence and Vandalism 3) Mr. Allen noted that October 3 rd through Oct 7 th was Week of Respect ; October 17 th -21 st is Violence & Vandalism Awareness Week. He also noted that Pink Day is October 21 st. Motion by Mrs. Green, seconded by Mr. Condo, on the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent to approve the following:
A. Placement of special education students (A95 and R138), who are classified eligible for special education, into a half day program at the Abilities Center, effective September 1, 2011 for the 2011-2012 school year, at a tuition rate in accordance with State Guidelines. B. Tuition adjustment for placement of special education student (P 336) for the 2011-2012 Extended School Year at Devereaux for 3 additional days (previously approved June 28, 2011 for 30 days) at a rate of $231 per diem plus $126 for a one-to-one aide ($231 x 3 additional days = $693; plus $126 x 3 additional days for an aide = $378 for an additional tuition cost of $1,071). C. Placement of homeless kindergarten student (R.T.) attending Gloucester Township Public Schools, effective September 6, 2011. D. Homebound instruction for special education student (M 485) at Brookfield Schools effective September 20, 2011 to November 20, 2011 for 10 hours per week. E. Placement of student A.Y. (State ID# 1567014129) into a program at Clearview Regional Junior High School, Grade 7 effective September 7, 2011 for the 2011-2012 school year. F. RAP (Respect All People) club (as attached) at Deptford Township High School. Mrs. Penny Quenzel, SAC - Anti-Bully specialist, will volunteer as the advisor for the group. G. Second reading and approval of Policies and Regulations No. 1140, 1523, 1530, 1550, 2260, 2415.01, 2415.04, 2423, 6360, 6362, 8420, 8420.2, 8420.7, 8420.10 and 8740. H. Second reading and approval of Policies and Regulations No. 1230, 1522, 2414, 5561, 2414, 3144, 5561, 2132, 6150, 6220, 6311, 6820 and 2440. I. Second reading and approval of Policies and Regulations No. 5512, 5350, 0142, 8461, 0144, 8461, 5512, 5600 and 2431.4. J. First reading of Policy No. 3125.2 and Regulation No. 5600 as attached. K. Field trips as attached. L. Placement of special education student (L 253), who is classified eligible for special education, into a program at the Bankbridge Elementary West Campus, effective October 4, 2011 for the 2011-2012 school year, at a tuition rate in accordance with State Guidelines, pending notification of Gloucester County Office of Education. M. Placement of special education students C.T. (State ID# 2772789862) and M.T. (State ID# 2486753723) into a program at Mantua Township Public Schools; C.T. grade 5 and M.T. grade 3, effective September 6, 2011 to June 15, 2012. N. Effective September 1, 2011, authorize the School Business Administrator to discontinue the current practice of permitting all future retirees to remain on the district s health benefit insurance program upon retirement. Note: Prior employees not eligible for insurance through the state retirement program have been permitted to remain on our program at their expense. Upon retirement, employees will be eligible for Cobra insurance. O. School district goals and plans of action for 2011-2012 school year on file in the Superintendent s Office. Copies were distributed to the board members. This information will be posted on the district website.
Motion by Mrs. Green, seconded by Mr. Condo, to table Item N above. Motion carried on roll call vote (7-0). Motion carried to approve Items A through M and Item O. Roll call vote (7-0). PERSONNEL Motion by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mrs. Mantici, on the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent to approve the following: A. RETIREMENTS, RESIGNATIONS AND TERMINATIONS 1. Retirement of Marilyn Davidson, teacher, effective July 1, 2012. Ms. Davidson has been employed since November, 1972. 2. Retirement of Jacquelyn Dunion, media specialist, effective July 1, 2012. Ms. Dunion has been employed since January, 2004. 3. Retirement of Doris Guveiyian, teacher, effective July 1, 2012. Ms. Guveiyian has been employed since September, 1987. B. LEAVES OF ABSENCE Leave of Absence James Harman, teacher at High School paternity Lana Pallies, teacher at Pine Acres, medical Nicole Sutton, teacher at High School, maternity Christine Donzuso, teacher at Shady Lane, maternity Bonnie Stinger, teacher at Central, maternity Janine Hee, teacher at Pine Acres, maternity Laura Turkot, school nurse at Oak Valley, maternity REVISION Bonnie Steen, teacher at Lake Tract, Medical - REVISION Stacy Euler, teacher at Lake Tract, maternity ** Correction previously approved 9-27-11 ** Leave Requested Fed.Med. Lv.Act State Med. Lv. Act Use of Sick Days 1-3-12 3-30-12 1-3-12 3-23-12 3-26-12 3-30-12 Unpaid: 1-3-12 3-30-12 10-3-11 11-11-11 10-3-11 11-11-11 29 days 10-3-11 10-20-11 12-5-11 3-30-12 12-5-12 3-2-12 3-5-12 3-30-12 42 days 12-5-11 2-9-12 Unpaid: 2-10-12 3-30-12 2-13-12 6-1-12 2-13-12 5-4-12 5-7-12 6-1-12 34 days 2-13-12 4-2-12 Unpaid: 4-3-12 6-1-12 2-27-12 6-1-12 2-27-12 5-18-12 5-21-12 6-1-12 37 days 2-27-12 4-20-12 Unpaid: 4-23-12-6-1-12 2-6-12 6-15-12 2-6-12 4-27-12 4-30-12 6-15-12 28.5 days 2-6-12 3-14-12 (1/2 days) sick Unpaid: ½ day 3-14-12, full Unpaid: 3-15-12 6-15-12 11-14-11 12-2-11 Not eligible Not eligible 10 days 11-14-11 11-29-11 3 personal days 11-30-11 12-2-11 9-6-11 11-25-11 Originally approved 9-6-11 10-6-11 9-6-11 11-25-11 56 days 9-6-11 11-25-11 1-23-12 6-1-12 1-23-12 4-13-12 4-16-12 6-1-12 40 days 1-23-12 3-20-12 Unpaid: 3-21-12 6-1-12 Aimee Rivello, 9-26-11 3-30-12 9-26-11 12-16-11 12-19-11 3-16-12 17 sick days
teacher at Central maternity REVISION Tara Bittner, Special Services, maternity REVISION Originally approved 10-3-11-3-30-12 10-11-11 1-6-12 Originally approved: 10-19-11 1-6-12 10-3-11-10-19-11 10-3-11 12-23-11 1-2-12 3-23-12 Personal Days 10-20-11, 10-21-11, 10-24-11 Unpaid: 10-25-11 3-30-12 10-11-11 1-6-12 10-11-11 11-10-11 (23 days) Unpaid: 11-11-11 1-6-12 Amy Schofield, teacher at Oak Valley/Lake Tract, maternity REVISION Candice Zachowski, teacher at Lake Tract, medical Mary Schneider, cafeteria, surgery 4-26-11 1-3-12 Originally approved: 4-26-11 10-31-11 4-26-11 9-30-11 10-3-11 12-23-11 Unpaid: 6-15-11 12-23-11 9-6-11 11-4-11 9-6-11 11-4-11 43 days 9-6-11 11-4-11 10-18-11 11-8-11 10-18-11 11-8-11 16 days 10-18-11 11-8-11 C. TRANSFERS D. EMPLOYMENT 1. Recommend Gary Swenson to continue as Interim Principal at Deptford Township High School from present to December 31, 2011. 2. Employment of John Jacob as teacher at Lake Tract Elementary School effective on or before January 23, 2012 through June 30, 2012, at an annual compensation in accordance with the applicable Unit Agreement, Step 1, Bachelor s degree (replacement for Stacy Euler who will be on maternity leave). 3. Approve substitutes, effective October 19, 2011, as per our contract with Source4Teachers for the 2011-2012 school year. 4. Employment of Albert Porreca as a substitute bus driver, effective October 19, 2011 for the 2011-2012 school year, at a rate previously approved by the Board of Education. 5. Employment of Marie Cavaliere as a substitute bus driver, effective October 19, 2011 for the 2011-2012 school year, at a rate previously approved by the Board of Education. 6. Employment of Joseph Davidson as special education teacher at Monongahela Middle School, effective October 19, 2011 through June 30, 2012, at an annual compensation in accordance with the applicable Unit Agreement, Step 1, Master s degree, pending Criminal History Background Check and all pertinent paperwork (replacement for Danielle Spillman who is resigning). E. PROMOTIONS F. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT as attached G. OTHER 1. Approve the following personnel for the change of degree status as indicated for the 2011-2012 school year: Name From To Aureli, Danielle BA + 15 MA Baccile, Jessica BA + 30 MA Canataro, Valerie BA + 15 BA + 30 Commons, Stephanie BA BA + 15
Concordia, Andrea MA + 15 MA + 30 Davis, Cynthia MA MA + 15 Donzuso, Christine BA + 15 BA + 30 Feigenbaum, Krystle BA + 30 MA Fillman, Lindsey BA + 30 MA Freundlich, Barbara-Jo BA + 15 BA + 30 Gambale, Valerie MA MA + 15 Howell, Meredith BA+15 MA Huber, Tara BA BA + 15 Jaskiewicz, Lauren MA MA + 15 Jenkins, Karla BA BA + 30 Locantora, Holly BA + 30 MA + 15 Lopez, Meghan MA MA + 15 McFarland, Irv BA BA + 15 Meixner, Nora MA MA + 15 Millberg, Jessica BA + 30 MA O Brien, Rita BA BA + 15 Rambo, Robert BA + 15 MA Rogers, Cara BA + 15 MA Scales, Cindy MA MA + 15 Schafer, Andrea BA + 15 MA Scheeper, Chris BA + 15 BA + 30 Scott, Christopher BA BA + 15 Shoemaker, Deb MA + 15 MA + 30 Smith, Karen BA BA + 15 Steen, Bonnie BA MA Steinmetz, Melissa BA + 30 MA Stinger, Bonnie MA MA + 15 Thomas, Jenny BA BA + 15 Tucci, Michelle BA BA + 15 Van Horn, Tracy MA MA + 15 Weaver, Melissa MA MA + 15 Wick, Karen MA MA + 15 Williams, Karenlynn BA + 30 MA Wittkorn, Nancy BA BA + 30 2. Approve Kevin Kanauss as Art Club Advisor at Monongahela Middle School for the 2011-2012 school year. 3. Approve Aspen Lynch as Assistant Drama Director at Monongahela Middle School for the 2011-2012 school year, pending Criminal History Background Check and all pertinent paperwork. 4. Approve Joseph Davidson as Head Swim coach at Deptford Township High School for the 2011-2012 school year, at a compensation in accordance with the applicable Unit Agreement. 5. Approve Christine Harper as Assistant Swim coach at Deptford Township High School for the 2011-2012 school year, at a compensation in accordance with the applicable Unit Agreement. Motion carried. Roll call vote (7-0). FINANCE Motion by Mr. Laute, seconded by Mr. Getsinger, on the recommendation of the Interim Business Administrator to approve the following: A. Transfers in the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 budget as attached. B. Report of the Secretary as attached. The Deptford Township Board of Education certifies that:
1. Board Secretary s Report is in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of July, 2011. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. C. Motion to apply for, submit, and accept the NCLB grant funds for the 2011-2012 fiscal year as follows and as attached, and approval of salary charge-offs to this grant as attached: Title I, Part A $554,999 Title II, Part A $116,214 Title III $11,614 Title III, Immigrant $6,362 Total $689,189 D. Motion to apply for, submit, and accept the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA-B) grant funds for 2011-2012 fiscal year as follows and as attached: Basic - $1,138,576 Preschool - $ 36,423 E. Acceptance of the Implementing New Curricular Learning with Universally Designed Experiences (INCLUDE) grant supplemental funds effective September 1, 2011 through August 31, 2012, in the total amount of $100,000; see attached worksheet. F. Joint Resolution for Participation of Transportation Services with the Sussex County Regional Cooperative for the 2011-2012 school year as attached. G. Joint transportation agreement with Collingswood Public Schools for the transportation of one of their students who resides in Deptford on Deptford Bus D-11 (a.m.) and D-14 (p.m.) to/from Durand Academy effective September 15, 2011 through June 15, 2012, at a cost to Collingswood Public Schools of $71.02 per day for 175 days. H. Joint transportation agreement with Clearview Regional High School District for the transportation of one of our students who resides in the Clearview School District on Clearview Bus C-42 to/from Clearview Regional High School effective September 7, 2011 through June 30, 2012, at a cost to our district of $592.92. I. Agreement with Gloucester County Special Services School District to Provide Additional Remedial Services for Nonpublic I.D.E.A. students enrolled in a nonpublic school in our district for the 2011-2012 school year as attached. J. Agreement with Gloucester County Special Services School District for Professional Services through the Center for Regional Education Support Services CRESS (formerly Regional Council) for the 2011-2012 school year; see attached contract; attached fee schedule previously board approved on 6/14/2011. K. Agreement with Gloucester County Special Services School District for participation in the Gloucester County Safe Schools Program Tier I for the 2011-2012 school year at a cost of $2,600 as attached. L. Authorized the School Business Administrator to enter into licensing royalty agreements as they become available to the district. Each agreement will be reviewed by our attorney. M. Change in the daily pay rate of School Nurse Substitute from $110 to $125 effective immediately (previously approved 5/10/11). N. Rescind previously approved motion of 9/27/11 (see below) for the Resolution authorizing the disposal of surplus property as follows due to State of New Jersey Legislature A-2260 lengthening the service life of certain school buses to 15 years (previously 12 years).
WHEREAS, the Deptford Township Board of Education is the owner of certain surplus property which is no longer needed for public use; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education is desirous of selling said surplus property in an as is condition without express or implied warranties. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deptford Township Board of Education in the Township of Deptford, County of Gloucester, as follows: (1) The sale of the surplus property shall be conducted through GovDeals pursuant to State Contract A-70967/T2581 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the State Contract. The terms and conditions of the agreement entered into with GovDeals is available online at govdeals.com and also available from the Deptford Township Board of Education. (2) The sale will be conducted online and the address of the auction site is www.govdeals.com. (3) The sale is being conducted pursuant to Local Finance Notice 2008-9. (4) A list of the surplus property to be sold is as follows: YEAR & MAKE BUS # VEHICLE ID # PLATE # MILEAGE 1998 GMC Bluebird; #D-15 1GDL7T1JXVJ511925 279X-S1 139,260 54-passenger 1998 GMC Bluebird; 54-passenger #D-22 1GDL7T1J4VJ511628 401X-S1 136,206 (5) The surplus property as identified shall be sold in an as-is condition without express or implied warranties with the successful bidder required to execute a Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement concerning use of said surplus property. (6) The Deptford Township Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any bid submitted. Motion carried. Roll call vote (7-0). BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mr. Berglund discussed with the Board a proposal by an energy company to provide our energy needs. The Board would like to have the individual make a presentation to the full Board so they may better understand. Mr. O Neil will also look at how our ACES contract would be affected. Mr. Condo asked that the Board revisit the possible naming of the stadium. Mr. Ross has sent out a copy of the policy for everyone to review. This matter should be reviewed by the Policy Committee first. Mr. O Neil reviewed the process for reimbursement of expenditures for fingerprinting. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Getsinger gave an update on the Oak Valley Project. A few meetings have been held. It will be part of an Eagle Scout Project. He also had plans available for the Board to review if desired. Mr. O Neil informed the Board of the following: 1) GCSSD Joint Insurance Fund annual dinner meeting on November 15, 2011 to inform all the member districts of the status of the fund. If anyone is interested in attending, they should notify his secretary, Debbi Green, by November 1, 2011. 2) Deptford Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner is Monday, October 24, 2011 at Auletto s. Contract Maureen Bilda or Debbi Green for information.
PAYMENT OF BILLS Motion by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mrs. Mantici, to approve the payment of bills with funds available, per approval of the Finance Committee. Motion carried. Roll call vote (7-0). PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Berglund opened the meeting for petitions from the floor. Ms. Harwell, Principal at Pine Acres Early Childhood Center, wanted to publically thank Mrs. Mantici and Mrs. Green for coming to Pine Acres back-to-school night. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MEETING CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC Motion by Mrs. Green, seconded by Mr. Mantici, on the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent to approve the following: 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 ( Board of Education ) 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 the Board of Education will reconvene following the end of the closed session; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education will go into closed session for the following reason(s) as outlined in N.J.S.A. 10:4-12: 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 of Education 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. That time is upon approval of the Board solicitor to release such information; 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. I, Harold E. O Neil, Jr., do hereby certify the above to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Board of Education at its meeting held on, in Deptford, New Jersey. Harold E. O Neil, Jr., Board Secretary Motion carried unanimously. RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION Motion by Mrs. Green, seconded by Mr. Laute, to return to public session. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mrs. Green, seconded by Mr. Laute, to adjourn at 9:05a.m. Motion carried unanimously. Harold E. O Neil, Jr. Interim School Business Administrator/Board Secretary