24 Valley Road, Stanhope, New Jersey Media Center Regular Meeting Minutes 7:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance The Regular Meeting of the Stanhope Board of Education was called to order on October 15, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center at the Valley Road School, 24 Valley Road, Stanhope, New Jersey 07874. Board Members present included: Donna Kali, Gil Moscatello, Jennifer Russell, Marie Van Ness and Gina Thomas. Cynthia Percarpio entered the meeting at 7:05 p.m and Erin Maiello was absent. Also attending were Timothy Nicinski, Superintendent, Steven Hagemann, Principal/Supervisor, and Carissa Berkowicz, Interim Board Secretary. There were 6 community members present. 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 Stanhope Board of Education, 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. Electronic Violence and Vandalism Reporting System Mr. Nicinski gave a review of the EVVRS requirements and HIB requirements for the district. The goal for the 2014-2015 school year is to reduce violence and vandalism by offering the following: a. HSA sponsored assemblies b. United Way sponsored events
c. Attendance programs d. Center for Prevention activities Correspondence 1. Ms. Ferrer (attachment #1) 2. School Alliance Insurance Fund (attachment #2) Superintendent s Report Mr. Timothy Nicinski 1. Walk to School Day Thank you to the HSA, Police Department, Mayor and Council Members, and Trans Options. 2. Week of Respect Thank you to Mr. Hagemann and Ms. Jardine 3. Veterans Day Program Program scheduled for November 5, 2014 4. Fire Prevention Day Thank you to the Stanhope Fire Department 5. Professional In-service Day Regional District Wide In-Service at LVR on October 13, 2014 for K-12 Writing 6. HIB/ABS/Suspensions 0/0/0 Board President s Report Mrs. Gina Thomas 1. Walk to School Day proclamation to be signed for community efforts in working together. 2. Donation 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. None Travel & Workshop Reports 1. Carole Grube (attachment #3) 2. Heidi Truesdell (attachment #4) 3. Sherry Fehir (attachment #5) 4. Felice Walker (attachment #6) 5. Assunta Jardine (attachment #7) 2
6. Assunta Jardine (attachment #8) 7. Assunta Jardine (attachment #9) 8. Sara O Neill (attachment #10) Minutes for Approval A motion was presented by Jennifer Russell, and seconded by Gil Moscatello, to approve the following: : 1. September 10, 2014 Special Meeting Minutes (attachment #11) 2. September 10, 2014 Executive Session Meeting Minutes (attachment #12) 3. September 17, 2014 Regular Meeting Minuets (attachment #13) Roll Call: Yes 1-3: Kali, Percarpio, VanNess, Moscatello, Thomas Yes 3: Russell Abstain 1&2: Russell Consent Agenda A motion was presented by Jennifer Russell, and seconded by Donna Kali, to approve a consent agenda of the following: Administrative Action Items Administrative action items: 1. Approve the submittal of the Chief School Administrator Professional Development Plan for the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017. (attachment #14) 2. Approve the Stanhope Schools Annual Nursing Services Plan for the 2014-2015 school year. (attachment #15) 3. Approve the Suspension and Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Report for the month of September 2014. (attachment #16) Policy Action Items Policy action items: 3
1. Approve the first reading of the following policies: (attachment #17) 2431 Co-Curricular Activities 2431 Athletic Competition 5305 Health Services Personnel 5306 Health Services to Nonpublic Schools 5308 Student Health Records 5310 Health Services 5339 Screening for Dyslexia 5530 Substance Abuse 5600 Student Discipline/Code of Conduct 5756 Transgender Students 8505 Wellness Policy/Nutrient Standards for Meals and Other Foods 2. Approve the following regulations: (attachment #18) R5306 Health Services to Nonpublic Schools R5308 Student Health Records R5310 Health Services R5530 Substance Abuse R5600 Student Discipline/Code of Conduct Education Action Items Education action items: 1. Approve the attached trips for the 2014-2015 school year. (attachment #19) Personnel Action Items Personnel action items: 1. Retroactively approve increase of hours worked per week for Donna Bigley, Instructional Aide, from 11.25 hours per week to 15 hours per week, effective September 3, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year. 2. Appointment of Scott Nordland for the 8 th Grade Advisor Stipend position during the 2014-2015 school year at an annual contractual amount of $1,420.00. 4
3. Appointment of Keith Morrissey for the Detention Monitor Stipend position during the 2014-2015 school year at an hourly rate of $15.00 per hour (limit 1 hour per day), not to exceed 2 hours per week, as needed. 4. Appointment of Assunta Jardine for the Detention Monitor Stipend position during the 2014-2015 school year at an hourly rate of $15.00 per hour (limit 1 hour per day), not to exceed 2 hours per week, as needed. 5. Appointment of Maureen Mason for the Cheerleading Coach Stipend position during the 2014-2015 school year at an annual contractual amount of $1,355.00. 6. Approve the following teachers as homebound instructors for student number 3213034 each at a rate of $35.00 per hour, not to exceed 2 hours per week per teacher, for the 2014-2015 school year: Ellen Mutz, Keither Morrissey, Bety Ann Ettinger, Jennifer Macones, Sherry Fehir. 7. Approve appointment of Terry Snyder as Mentor to Novice Teacher Scott Nordland for the 2014-2015 school year. 8. Approve appointment of Jim Baisley for the Girls Basketball Coach Stipend position for the 2014-2015 school year, at an annual amount of $2,350.00, pending criminal history review clearance. 9. Approve appointment of Karen Connelly as translator of parent notices for the 2014-2015 school year, at a per diem rate of $39.39 per hour, not to exceed 1 hour per page. 10. Approve appointment of Nancy Shay as parent volunteer to the Music Program, for1 day per week, for the 2014-2015 school year. 11. Approve appointment of the following individuals as substitute teachers for the 2014-2015 school year pending criminal history review clearance, where necessary: Name Position Certificate Donna Bigley Substitute Teacher Teaching Certificate Judy Jacobsen Substitute Lunchroom N/A Aide Nancy Shay Substitute Teacher Substitute Certificate Rebeccah Davies Substitute Teacher Substitute Certificate Kasha Nystrand Substitute Instructional Aide N/A 12. Appointment of Colleen Fahey as Homebound Instructor for the 2014-2015 school year at a rate of $35.00 hour not to exceed 10 hours per week on an as need basis. 5
13. Approve the attached salaries, in accordance with the 2014-2017 Stanhope Education Association contract, for certificated staff. (attachment #28) 14. Approve the attached salaries, in accordance with the 2014-2017 Stanhope Education Association contract, for custodial staff. (attachment #29) 15. Approve the attached salaries, in accordance with the 2014-2017 Stanhope Education Association contract, for paraprofessionals. (attachment #30) Business Services Action Items Business Services action items: 1. Approve the line item appropriation transfers for the month of August 2014 as recommended by the Superintendent and the Interim Business Administrator. (attachment #20) 2. Approve the Treasurer s Report for the month of August 2014. (attachment #21) 3. Approve the Board Secretary s report for the month of August 2014. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.12(c) that as of August 31, 2014, 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 Stanhope Board of Education, after review of the Board Secretary s and Treasurer s monthly financial reports certify that as of August 31, 2014 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 ant that sufficient funds are available to meet the district s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. (attachment #22) 4. Approve the September 13, 2014 through September 30, 2014 bill list in the amount of $336,259.79. (attachment #23) 5. Approve the October 1, 2014 through October 10, 2014 bill list in the amount of $176,645.23. (attachment #24) 6. Approve the following resolution regarding submission of the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan (attachment #25): WHEREAS, the Department of Education requires New Jersey School Districts to submit three-year maintenance plans documenting required maintenance activities for each of its public school facilities, and 6
WHEREAS, the required maintenance activities as listed in the attached document for the various school facilities of the Stanhope School District are consistent with these requirements, and WHEREAS, all past and planned activities are reasonable to keep school facilities open and safe for use or in their original condition and to keep their warranties valid, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Stanhope School District hereby authorizes the School Business Administrator to submit the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan for the Stanhope School District, including Form M-1 in compliance with Department of Education requirements. 7. Approve the acceptance of the New Jersey Child Assault Prevention (CAP) award of $1,831.00 to fund the Elementary & Teen Curricula. 8. Approve request to apply for The School Gardens Grant from the Whole Kids Foundation. 9. Approve request to apply for the N-Visioning a Brighter Future Educational Grant from Westinghouse Electric Company. 10. Approve request to fund, through the Cafeteria Account, a Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Assembly, in an amount not to exceed $3,000.00. 11. Approve an amendment to the FY 2015 NCLB Grant to reflect carry-over funds as follows: Title IA $851.00 Title IIA $4,822.00 12. Approve the Use of Facilities as per attached. (attachment #26) 13. Approve the Professional Development requests as per attached. (attachment #27) Roll Call of Consent Agenda: Yes: Percarpio, Russell, VanNess, Moscatello, Thomas Abstain to Personnel #8 and Yes to remaining motions: Kali New Business 1. Mr. Moscatello reported that at the Sussex County Educational Services Commission there was a presentation on health benefits and the Affordable Care Act. There was a discussion on the Cadillac Plans and the penalties associated with these plans. The Board requested further discussion on this topic at the next committee meeting. Old Business 7
None 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. None Adjournment A motion was presented by Jennifer Russell, and seconded by Gil Moscatello, that the Stanhope Board of Education adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Voice vote: All in favor voice vote of all board members present. Respectfully submitted, Carissa A. Berkowicz Interim Board Secretary Approved 8