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LITTLE EGG HARBOR BOARD OF EDUCATION

MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 2016 FROG POND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MULTIPURPOSE ROOM

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I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. August

Daleo at 6:00 p.m.

Roll Call: Mr. Becker_Yes_ Mr. Bellone _Absent_ Mr. Cimino _Yes_ Ms. Frasca _Yes_ Mr. Maleski _Yes_ Mrs. Palan _Yes_ Mr. Daleo _Yes_ II. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion by G. Frasca. Seconded by M. Maleski.

To enter into a closed executive session at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the matters checked below. Action may or may not be taken upon return to regular session. X Matters involving personnel X Contractual Matters _____ Negotiations _____ Anticipated Litigation Safety and Security OTHER: __ Statutory Confidential Matter __ Right to Receive Government Funds __ Invasion of Individual Privacy __ Collective Bargaining Agreement or Negotiations __ Acquisition of Property __ Investigations of Violations __ AttorneyClient Privilege __ Public Hearing Deliberations

Roll Call: Mr. Becker_Yes_ Mr. Bellone _Absent_ Mr. Cimino _Yes_ Ms. Frasca _Yes_ Mr. Maleski _Yes_ Mrs. Palan _Yes_ Mr. Daleo _Yes_ The Board Secretary stated the motion carried. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. Daleo led the Pledge of Allegiance.

IV. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT

This is to advise the general public that in compliance with the open public meetings act the Little Egg Harbor Board of Education caused to be posted at the office of the Board of Education located at 307 Frog Pond Road, Little Egg Harbor, NJ and faxed on, January 8, 2016 to the Asbury Park Press, Atlantic City Press, Manahawkin Newspapers, and SandPaper and to the office of the Municipal Clerk of Little Egg Harbor, a meeting notice setting forth the time, date, and location of this meeting.

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V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Motion by J. Palan. Seconded by G. Frasca.

To approve the regular meeting agenda for January 25, 2016. Roll Call: Mr. Becker_Yes_ Mr. Bellone _Absent_ Mr. Cimino _Yes_ Ms. Frasca _Yes_ Mr. Maleski _Yes_ Mrs. Palan _Yes_ Mr. Daleo _Yes_ The Board Secretary stated the motion carried. VI. BOARD PRESENTATIONS

20142015 Audit Presentation Gene Volpe & Nancy Sbrolla of Ford Scott & Associates Ms. Nancy Sbrolla discussed the audit and stated that the school district’s audit was clean. Mr. Volpe commended the board office staff for a smooth audit.

Electronic Violence and Vandalism Reporting System (EVVRS) and Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Presentation for Period 1 Superintendent McCooley gave a presentation reviewing the incidents throughout the year.

Budget Information 20162017 Superintendent McCooley introduced the Budget Committee Ms. McCooley, Mr. Daleo, Mr. Becker and Mr. Maleski. She stated they have been meeting and have been trying to come up with a starting point. Ms. McCooley gave an overview of the preliminary budget. Ms. McCooley showed a graph of the difference in the past 5 years of how the district cut our budget.

Mr. Maleksi asked if an explanation could be made of what a RIF is. Ms. McCooley states a RIF is a Reduction in Force. An employee won’t lose their job because of performance but because of no funding.

A question button has been added to the school webpage for anyone wanting to ask a question for the upcoming board meeting. It will give us time to gather information for your question. Ms. McCooley will bring that question to the board meeting to be addressed at that time.

A question was submitted by Mr. Art Mooney Mr. Mooney asked if the Preschool program is really fully funded and if we didn’t have it would the district and taxpayer be saving money? Ms. McCooley showed that the Preschool is fully funded by the grants that are received from the state. She said the only thing that would happen if the district didn’t have the Preschool Program is we’d have an empty building.

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VII. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT Ms. McCooley gave the following report:

District Highlights

Frog Pond Elementary School *The Second Grade classes at Frog Pond Elementary School sold “Candy Grams” during lunch for $1 each from December 15th through December 18th. A message and sweet treat were delivered to happily surprised recipients on December 22nd. All proceeds were donated to the Ocean County Animal Shelter. *Frog Pond Student Council has taken the lead on a Winter Coat Drive. New and gently used coats will be collected through January 15th. Coats will be distributed to those in need on January 20 from 5:307:30pm in the Frog Pond Elementary School MultiPurpose Room. As an added incentive, for each coat donated, a student will receive a raffle ticket. The prize was Mr. Henderson as your butler for a day! *In an effort to encourage technology use in the classroom, two additional laptop carts have been ordered for Frog Pond Elementary School. The carts contain 24 Chromebooks each. This brings our school up to three laptop carts in addition to the three computer labs. Carts can be signed out by teachers for use as needed. *Students as Frog Pond Elementary School attended a Reading Rocks assembly on January 13th. This is a favorite assembly for students, incorporating books and magic. A special thanks to the PTO for providing this exciting event again this year. *The second Scholastic book fair of the school year will run from January 29th through February 5th. The evening hours will be held on February 4th from 57pm. We will also offer the option for families to order online – items will be shipped to the school at no additional cost. There is a link on our website and a flyer with instructions will be sent home with students. The book fair proceeds, which is a fundraiser for the school, is used to either purchase additional books for the Media Center or it is converted into cash and utilized by the School from their School Activities Account. George J. Mitchell Elementary School *Sea Grant Consortium from Sandy Hook (coordinated by Kim Maciejewski) came to do an all day workshop for the 5th graders as a result of coming in 1st place for their Science Fair held in May 2015. *The Joe Holiday Reading Rocks Assembly was presented to grades K6th which was sponsored by the PTO. Students enjoyed learning about popular literature through the fun of magic. *There was a Spelling Bee for Grades 36th. Three Finalists will compete in the SchoolWide Spelling Bee on Thursday 1/21/16. The winner will go onto the Scripp's Regional Spelling Bee in March.

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Early Childhood Center *The students and staff at the early childhood center had a school wide pajama day. Everyone was warm and cozy while they had many pajama day activities! *Mrs. Carreno's class baked bread with her students as part of their baking study. *Many of the students were excited about the coming snow. Mrs. Ianco's class asked staff their predictions for how much snow we will get. They graphed the predictions and will compare them to actual totals. *Mrs. Rendzia's class had a visit from a dad who is a Long Beach Island officer and a tour of his police rescue vehicle. Information *AN EVENING FOR PARCC AND PIZZA was held on Thursday, January 14th. Thank you to the Pinelands National Jr. Honor Society for providing childcare for the evening and to Mike Simoncini for making the pizza. This was the second meeting the district hosted for parents with regard to PARCC testing. *The next Sit with the Sup will be on Wednesday, February 17th at 5:00pm in conference room of the administration building.

School Board Recognition Resolution Motion by G. Frasca. Seconded by M. Maleski to approve the School Board Recognition Resolution.

WHEREAS, The New Jersey School Boards Association has declared January 2016 to be School Board Recognition Month, a time that all residents might acknowledge the contributions made by our local school board members; and

WHEREAS, The Little Egg Harbor Board of Education is one of more than 581 local school boards in New Jersey that sets policies and oversees operations for public school districts; and

WHEREAS, The Little Egg Harbor Board of Education embraces the goal of highquality education for all New Jersey public school students; and

WHEREAS, New Jersey’s local school boards help determine community goals for the education of approximately 1.4 million children in prekindergarten through 12th grade; and

WHEREAS, New Jersey’s 4,800 local school board members, who receive no remuneration for their services, act as advocates for public school students as they work with administrators, teachers and parents for the betterment of public education; and

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WHEREAS, School boards strive to provide the resources necessary to meet the needs of all students, including those with special needs; and

WHEREAS, Boards of education provide accountability to the public; they communicate the needs of the school district to the public; and they convey to school administrators the public’s expectations for the schools; and

WHEREAS, New Jersey can take pride in its schools, which rank among the nation’s best in key achievement indicators such as the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) scores and Advanced Placement offerings and test scores. Now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Little Egg Harbor Board of Education, does hereby recognize the services of local school board members throughout New Jersey as we join communities statewide in observing January 2016 as SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Little Egg Harbor Board of Education urges all New Jersey citizens to work with their local boards of education and public school staffs toward the improvement of our children’s education.

Roll Call: Mr. Becker_Yes_ Mr. Bellone _Absent_ Mr. Cimino _Yes_ Ms. Frasca _Yes_ Mr. Maleski _Yes_ Mrs. Palan _Yes_ Mr. Daleo _Yes_ The Board Secretary stated the motion carried.

VIII. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

The Board of Education recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express with each statement made by a participant limited to three minutes as cited in Policy No. 0167. The public may comment on any item on the agenda at this time. General public comment will occur later in the meeting. Mr. Jack Shepherd asked if the transportation of the homeless student was included in the grant. Ms. McCooley stated the homeless student is not in preschool. If they are homeless and they have to be transported that would not be in the grant. Any additional transportation cost would not be part of the grant and would come out of the transportation budget as for any homeless students. Mr. Shepherd clarified that transportation is provided for students of the Early Childhood Center. Ms. McCooley stated that he is correct and it is part of the grant.

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Mr. Shepherd asked if the homeless students would be returning. Ms. McCooley stated it is a case by case basis. The district has to look at the information presented. The question would be: Is it cheaper to have the student attend the educational facility of where they are living by paying tuition or is it cheaper to transport that student back and forth to our schools. Mr. Shephed asked if hiring the new Business Administrator part time is new or has this happened in the past. Ms. McCooley stated that she is not sure if it’s happened in this district before but it has happened in others. She feels having an interim is to our benefit because they bring a lot of experience and they wouldn’t have to be here full time. Mr. Shepherd asked if this is a cost saving venture rather than an addition. Ms. McCooley said it is a cost savings right now and we have to see how it is working. If it is in best interest of the district to only have a part time business administrator, then that is something the district will consider. Ms. Virginia Hoden, Computer Literacy teacher, expressed her concern and opinion of the computer literacy program. IX. BOARD WORK SESSION Superintendent McCooley spoke on several topics:

Policies & Regulations: Revision of mandated policies that needed to be made more accurate for employees

3431.1 Family Leave (Professional Staff) (M) 4431.1 Family Leave (Support Staff) (M)

District Calendar: The calendar committee met for the first time and will have a draft that will be sharing that on the google drive. Ultimately the committee is trying to get the calendar approved in February so it can be sent out to staff and parents so they can start planning for the new school year. Finance Committee: Mr. Daleo reported that the committee did meet and went over several things on how we are going to address the budget and how it will affect our town. Ms. McCooley also said it is difficult starting with every scenario being a negative.

Upcoming public workshops 6:00pm MultiPurpose Room FPE Monday, February 29th Monday, March 14th

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Board Workshop: The workshop was rescheduled for Tuesday, February 16, 2016 4:00pm 6:00pm Frog Pond Elementary School Media Center. The following items will be presented by School Boards: Board Ethics, The Role of a School Board Member. Board Members Disclosure Statement: All board members should have received in their school email correspondence from the School Ethics Commission with a link for the Board Ethics Disclosure Statement which is required to be filled out by all Board Members. This is a time sensitive document and will only take a few minutes to complete. If you have any questions or did not receive the email please contact Cindy Barton in the Board Office. President’s Update: Mr. Daleo wanted to thank the township for getting our roads clear as quickly as they did. Reminder: Bills Review:

February James Becker March Matthew Maleski

X. MINUTES

Motion by M. Maleski. Seconded by C. Cimino.

To approve the minutes for the regular and executive meeting on:(Attachment X) December 7, 2016 Executive/Regular January 4, 2016 ReOrganization January 12, 2016 Executive/Regular

Roll Call: Mr. Becker_Yes_ Mr. Bellone _Absent_ Mr. Cimino _Yes_ Ms. Frasca _Yes_ Mr. Maleski _Yes_ Mrs. Palan _Yes_ Mr. Daleo _Yes_ The Board Secretary stated the motion carried. XI. FINANCE

Motion by M. Maleski. Seconded by J. Palan to approve Finance Items A through J. Authorize Payment of Bills

A. To approve all bills and claims for December 2015 and January 2016, which have been examined by a member of the board and are presented for approval. (Attachment XIA)

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Approval of Line Item Transfers and Adjustments B. To approve all Line Item Transfers and Adjustments for November 2015 and

December 2015 as per attachments. (Attachment XIB)

November Board Secretary Report C. To approve the Board Secretary’s Monthly Certification: Pursuant to N.J.A.C.

6A:23A16.10 (c) 3, that as of November 30, 2015, no major budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Little Egg Harbor Board of Education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:228.1 and N.J.S.A. 18A:228.2, and no budgetary line item has been overexpended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A16.10 (a)1. In accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A16.10 (c)2, it is certified that there are no changes in anticipated revenue amounts and sources for the month of November. (Attachment XIC) _______________ _________________

Board Secretary Date

D. To approve the Board of Education’s Monthly Certification: Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A16.10 (c)4, the Little Egg Harbor Board of Education certifies that as of November 30, 2015, and after review of the secretary’s monthly financial report appropriations section as presented, and upon consultation with appropriate district officials, that to the best of the Board’s knowledge no major account or fund has been overexpended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A16.10 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

November Board Treasurer Report E. To acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer’s report and the Board Secretary’s report

which are in agreement for the period ending November 30, 2015. (Attachment XIE)

December Board Secretary Report F. To approve the Preliminary Board Secretary’s Monthly Certification: Pursuant to

N.J.A.C. 6A:23A16.10 (c) 3, that as of December 31, 2015, no major budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Little Egg Harbor Board of Education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:228.1 and N.J.S.A. 18A:228.2, and no budgetary line item has been overexpended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A16.10 (a)1. In accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A16.10 (c)2, it is certified that there are no changes in anticipated revenue amounts and sources for the month of December. (Attachment XIF)

____________________ __________________ Board Manager Date

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G. To approve the Preliminary Board of Education’s Monthly Certification: Pursuant

to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A16.10 (c)4, the Little Egg Harbor Board of Education certifies that as of December 31, 2015, and after review of the secretary’s monthly financial report appropriations section as presented, and upon consultation with appropriate district officials, that to the best of the Board’s knowledge no major account or fund has been overexpended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A16.10 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

December Board Treasurer Report H. To acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer’s report and the Board Secretary’s report

which are in agreement for the period ending December 31, 2015. (Attachment XIH)

Approval of Payroll I. To approve the payroll as follows:

December 22, 2015 $841,792.38 January 15, 2016 $874,805.61 Total $1,716,597.99

Gross pay includes gross pay, employer share of FICA and Medicare. Travel

J. To approve the travel and related expense reimbursement per policy. (Attachment XIJ)

Roll Call: Mr. Becker_Yes_ Mr. Bellone _Absent_ Mr. Cimino _Yes_ Ms. Frasca _Yes_ Mr. Maleski _Yes_ Mrs. Palan _Yes_ Mr. Daleo _Yes_ The Board Secretary stated the motion carried. Rescind Motion

Motion by G. Frasca. Seconded by M. Maleski.

K. To rescind Finance Item XIM from the December 7, 2015 meeting.

XIMRESOLVED that the Board of Education authorize contracting with Becica Associates L.L.C. for design and engineering services in connection with SDA Project # G56091 Installation of an internal and external CCTV system and exterior masonry repairs for the Frog Pond Elementary School.

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Roll Call: Mr. Becker_Yes_ Mr. Bellone _Absent_ Mr. Cimino _Yes_ Ms. Frasca _Yes_ Mr. Maleski _Yes_ Mrs. Palan _Yes_ Mr. Daleo _Yes_ The Board Secretary stated the motion carried. Board Meeting Dates Motion by G. Frasca. Seconded by J. Becker.

L. To designate that the Regular Monthly Meetings be held as scheduled below, in the Multipurpose Room located in the Frog Pond School. The meetings will begin with Executive Session at 5:00p.m., Public Session at 6:00 p.m., as per the following schedule:

MONTH DATE NOTES

January Monday, 1/25/2016 Regular Session

February Monday, 2/22/16 Regular Session

February Monday, 2/29/16 Workshop Session

March Monday, 3/14/16 Workshop Session

March Monday, 3/21/2016 Regular Session

April Monday, 4/25/2016 Public Hearing on Budget and Regular Session

May Monday, 5/23/2016 Regular Session

June Monday, 6/27/2016* Regular Session

July Monday, 7/18/2016* Regular Session

August Monday, 8/22/2016 Regular Session

September Monday, 9/12/2016 Regular Session

October Monday, 10/17/2016 Regular Session

November Monday, 11/14/2016 Regular Session

December Monday, 12/12/2016 Regular Session

*Date changed

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Meetings may change due to state deadlines. Mr. Cimino wanted to clarify the dates of the meetings and workshops in February. Ms. McCooley stated one date is the regular board meeting, one date is the budget workshop and one is the School Board’s training. There are three dates in February. Roll Call: Mr. Becker_Yes_ Mr. Bellone _Absent_ Mr. Cimino _Yes_ Ms. Frasca _Yes_ Mr. Maleski _Yes_ Mrs. Palan _Yes_ Mr. Daleo _Yes_ The Board Secretary stated the motion carried. Donations Motion by G. Frasca. Seconded by J. Becker.

M. To accept the following donations made to the Little Egg Harbor School District: a. To accept the anonymous donation to the Frog Pond Elementary School of

(6) $50 Walmart gift cards to help school families in need for the holiday season.

b. To accept the donation from the Great Bay Rotary Club of $150 in Walmart Gift Cards and $150 in Target Gift Cards.

c. To accept the donations from Little Egg Harbor School District Staff and Local Families who donated many toys, coats, hats and gloves during the Holiday Toy Drive held during the week of November 30th.

d. To accept the donation from the American Legion Post 493 of approximately 100 gifts for children in the school district.

e. To accept the donation from the Holy spirit Episcopal Church who donated toys for 25 children in the school district.

f. To accept the donation from the Dress Down Committee of $160 for the Holiday Toy Drive which was used to purchase (8) $20 gift cards to ACME.

g. To accept the donation from SchoolCraft who donated (50) $20 gift cards to ToysRUs.

h. To accept the donations from anonymous preschool families who donated $250 worth of toys including a bicycle.

i. To accept the donation from Shooters Sporting Center and the Harned Family who donated countless toys.

j. To accept the donation from the Tuckerton SeaportTuckerton Giving tree of toys for 38 children in our school district.

k. To accept the donation from Pinelands Regional School Based Youth Services of toys and pajamas.

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l. To accept the donation from Mr. and Mrs. August of (6) Dell 17” monitors (approximate value of $120), Linksys EF4116 switch (approximate value $18) and Xerox Documate 515 (approximate value $80).

Roll Call: Mr. Becker_Yes_ Mr. Bellone _Absent_ Mr. Cimino _Yes_ Ms. Frasca _Yes_ Mr. Maleski _Yes_ Mrs. Palan _Yes_ Mr. Daleo _Yes_ Mr. Maleski stated his appreciation. The Board Secretary stated the motion carried. Finance Motion by G. Frasca. Seconded by J. Becker.

N. To approve an outofdistrict placement at the Education Academy for one male student, Z.C., Grade 1, Frog Pond Elementary School effective December 22, 2015 through June 22, 2016. 116 days @ $236.41 per diem = $27,423.56. (Prorated)

O. To approve a jointure contract through Monmouth Ocean Education Services Commission for the 20152016 School Year Out of District placements:

VENDOR ROUTE COST TOTAL COST

Hartnett Transit Service 5693 to Early Childhood Center 1 Homeless Student

$187.85 Per Diem X 108 Days

$20,287.80

Safe Transit E5710 to Frog Pond – Shared with Pinelands 1 Homeless Student

$290.85 Per Diem X 98 Days

$23,503.30

Roll Call: Mr. Becker_Yes_ Mr. Bellone _Absent_ Mr. Cimino _Yes_ Ms. Frasca _Yes_ Mr. Maleski _Yes_ Mrs. Palan _Yes_ Mr. Daleo _Yes_ The Board Secretary stated the motion carried. XII. FACILITIES

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Motion by J. Becker. Seconded by G. Frasca to approve Facilities Items A and B.

A. To authorize contracting with Spiezle Architectural Group for design and engineering services for the Frog Pond Elementary School.

B. To approve the following requests for Community Use of School Property as per

Board Policy #7150. (Attachment XIIB)


XIII. TECHNOLOGY

Motion by G. Frasca. Seconded by M. Maleski to approve Technology Item A.

A. To approve the attached list of obsolete equipment for the Little Egg Harbor School District. (Attachment XIIIA)


XIV. NEW BUSINESS

Motion by M. Maleski. Seconded by G. Frasca to approve the following addendum to agenda. To accept Ms. Cohen’s irrevocable retirement effective March 15, 2016, with a compensation for vacation and sick time. Ms. Cohen will remain on paid administrative leave. A separation agreement will be formally signed by both parties as discussed in executive session. Roll Call: Mr. Becker_Yes_ Mr. Bellone _Absent_ Mr. Cimino _Abstain_ Ms. Frasca _Yes_ Mr. Maleski _Yes_ Mrs. Palan _Abstain_ Mr. Daleo _Yes_ The Board Secretary stated the motion carried.

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XV. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS The following items were being presented for informational purposes (Attachment XV):

A. Community School Financials for the month of December 2015 B. Correspondence and Financials from NutriServe for the months of October,

November and December 2015 C. Correspondence from Mr. McDermott, Facilities Manager

XVI. PERSONNEL

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO APPROVE ITEM A

Retirement Motion by G. Frasca. Seconded by M. Maleski to approve Personnel Item A.

A. To approve the retirement of the following staff: 1. Susan Cragg, ESL Teacher, effective July 1, 2016 15 years


UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO APPROVE ITEMS B1 B2 Resignations Motion by G. Frasca. Seconded by C. Cimino to approve Personnel Items B1 and B2. B. To approve the resignations of the following staff: (Attachment # AR4, CS)

1. Catherine Rosenberg, Special Education Teacher, GJM, effective January 8, 2016.

2. Kelli Ann Soden, CIT, LEH Community School, effective January 25, 2016.


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UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO APPROVE ITEMS C I

Staffing

Motion by G. Frasca. Seconded by J. Becker to approve Personnel Items C through I.

C. To approve and/or accept the following appointment(s) upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. (Appointment(s) and salaries are contingent upon verified documentation.) Attachments # AR 2, 4, 5)

1. Mrs. Vickie L. Tomasco, Interim School Business Administrator, effective on or about January 13, 2016 through June 30, 2016, at the per diem rate of $350.00 per day. (12 days per week)

2. Mr. Richard DiMauro, Special Education Teacher, GJM, effective January 26, 2016 through June 30, 2016, as per the LEHEA Guide, BA Step 1 $55,194.00 prorated. Mr. DiMauro will be replacing Miss Rosenberg in a tenure track position.

3. Mrs. Stacie Nicole Martin, F/T Paraprofessional, Media Center, FPE, effective, January 26, 2016 through June 30, 2016. as per the LEHSSA Guide, Step 1 degree guide $12.38 x 7 hours x 180 days = $15,599.00 prorated. Mrs. Martin will be replacing Mrs. Kleinow.

4. Ms. Kimberly Hoffman, F/T Special Education Paraprofessional, FPE, effective December 14, 2015 through June 30, 2016, as per the LEHSSA Guide, Step 1 $11.18 per hour X 6.50 hours X 180 days = $13,081.00 prorated minus substitute pay already paid. Ms. Hoffman is a onetoone paraprofessional for an out of district student.

5. Mr. John Acampora, Elementary Supervisor, GJM/ECC, effective, July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 as per the LEHAA Guide $94,000.00. Mr. Acampora is replacing Mrs. DeGeorge in a tenure track position.

D. To approve the following contract adjustments:

1. Mrs. Jessica Shertenlieb, KDN Replacement Teacher, GJM, BA Step 1,

$55,194.00, LEHEA guide, prorated effective on or about January 4, 2016 through June 8, 2016. Ms. Shertenlieb is replacing Mrs. Sarah Trotta who is on Maternity/Childcare Leave.

2. Ms. Susan Yaiser, Temporary Replacement Paraprofessional, RCW ECC, Step 1 $11.18 per hour x 6.5 hours x 180 days = $13,081.00, LEHSSA guide, prorated, effective on or about 12/14/2016 through 5/20/2016. Ms.

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Yaiser will be replacing Ms. Katelyn Russo who is on Maternity/Childcare leave.

E. To approve the following teachers to participate in the After School Program

beginning January 5, 2016 through May 13, 2016. (Attachment # AR3)

Staff # of Hours $ Per Hour Total

Michael Bochicchio 46.0 $35.00 $1610.00

Erin Chibbaro 46.0 $35.00 $1610.00

Adrienne Dancisin 46.0 $35.00 $1610.00

Pam Mason 46.0 $35.00 $1610.00

Erica Nunno 46.0 $35.00 $1610.00

Teri Vessecchia 46.0 $35.00 $1610.00

Totals 276 $9660.00

F. To approve F. Michael Vaughn as a substitute teacher for the After School Program beginning January 5, 2016 through May 13, 2016 as needed at the rate of $35.00 per hour.

G. To approve the following revised salaries as part of the FY 2016 Title I NCLB

Consolidated Grant Application. Salary Breakout NCLB FY2016

Employee Position/Location Total salary Title I funds % Title IA Local Funds % Local

Kelly Pritsch BSI Teacher, GJM $ 71,259 $ 29,085 41% $ 42,174

59%

Patricia Lawrence BSI Teacher, GJM $ 77,349 $ 29,085

38% $ 48,264

62%

Tracy Simoncini BSI Teacher, GJM $ 65,219 $ 29,085 45% $ 36,134 55%

Kate Bruno BSI Teacher, GJM $ 63,244 $ 29,085 33% $ 34,159 67%

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SUBTOTAL/GJM

$ 277,071 $116,340 $160,731

Kathie Mandra BSI Teacher, FPE $ 70,409 $ 29,135 41% $ 41,274 59%

Kristin Norris BSI Teacher, FPE $ 77,349 $ 29,135 38% $ 48,214 62%

Cynthia Kennedy BSI Teacher, FPE $ 78,199 $ 29,135 37% $ 49,064 63%

Sandra Wade BSI Teacher, FPE $ 68,284 $ 29,135 43% $ 39,149 67%

SUBTOTAL/FPE $294,241 $116,540 $177,701

Marjorie Stewart Rdg. Rec. Teacher, District

$ 76,449 $ 24,000 31% $ 52,449 69%

SUBTOTAL/ DISTRICT

$ 76,449 $ 24,000 $ 52,499

H. To approve the following request for Advanced Training Level of the Teacher’s

Salary Guide, effective February 1, 2016 as listed below: (Attachment XVIH)

1. Mrs. Colleen McGettigan, Literacy Resource Specialist, GJM, LEHEA, FROM: Step 15, BA+30, $70, 859.00 TO: Step 15, MA+30, $72,984.00 prorated.

I. To approve the following staff transfers effective 1/4/2016:

1. Marion Prata, P/T Special Education Paraprofessional from GJM to FPE. 2. Kim ReevesHaddock, P/T Special Education Paraprofessional from GJM

to FPE.


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UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO APPROVE ITEMS J1 J6

Motion by G. Frasca. Seconded by J. Becker to approve Personnel Items J1 through J6.

J. To approve the following request(s) for Leave of Absence as listed below: (Attachment # AR4, AR5)

1. Mrs. Kira Gallivan, KDN Teacher, GJM, is requesting a medical leave of

absence beginning January 4, 2016 through January 29, 2016. Mrs. Gallivan will be utilizing 19 sick days. Mrs. Gallivan’s medical benefits will remain intact during this period.

2. Mrs. Michele Hannan, Preschool Teacher Assistant, RCW ECC, is requesting to extend her medical leave of absence from January 4, 2016 and return on February 4, 2016. Mrs. Hannan will be utilizing an additional 23 sick days. Mrs. Hannan’s medical benefits will remain intact during this period.

3. Mrs. Deborah Fromosky, Special Education Paraprofessional, RCW ECC, is requesting a medical leave of absence to begin on January 19, 2016 through on or about March 15, 2016. Mrs. Fromosky will be utilizing sick time 18 sick days, 2 noncumulative sick days and 5 personal days. Mrs. Fromosky has requested to utilize 13 days of the Federal Family Leave Act.

4. Mrs. Linda Carrier, Preschool Teacher Assistant, RCW ECC, is requesting a medical leave of absence to begin on January 19, 2016 through February 7, 2016. Mrs. Carrier will be utilizing accumulated sick time 12 sick days plus 2 noncumulative sick days. Mrs. Carrier’s medical benefits will remain intact during this period.

5. Mrs. Nicole Carreno, Preschool Teacher, RCW ECC, is requesting a maternity leave of absence to begin on or about February 29, 2016 through May 30, 2016. Mrs. Carreno will be utilizing accumulated sick time 9 sick days, 2 noncumulative sick days and 3 personal days. Mrs. Carreno has requested to utilize 45 days of the Federal Family Leave Act/ New Jersey Family Leave Act. Mrs. Carreno’s medical benefits will remain intact during this period.

6. Ms. Katelyn Russo, Preschool Teacher Assistant, RCW ECC is requesting to revise her maternity leave of absence which began on 12/14/2016 through 5/20/2016. Ms. Russo will be utilizing 17 sick days, 2 nonaccumulative sick days and 4 personal days. Ms. Russo has requested to utilize 17 days of the Federal Family Leave Act and 60 days of the New Jersey Family Leave Act for Childcare. Ms. Russo’s medical

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benefits will remain in tact during this period.


UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO APPROVE ITEMS K N

Motion by G. Frasca. Seconded by J. Becker to approve Personnel Items K through N.

K. To approve the attached Course Approvals as per the Little Egg Harbor Education Association Agreement. (Attachment # XVIK).

L. To approve the attached Course Approvals as per the Little Egg Harbor Support Staff Association. (Attachment # XVIL).

M. To approve the attached list of substitutes for the 20152016 school year

(Attachment # XVIM)

N. To approve the attached list of field placements for Spring 2016 (Attachment # XVIN)

. Roll Call: Mr. Becker_Yes_ Mr. Bellone _Absent_ Mr. Cimino _Yes_ Ms. Frasca _Yes_ Mr. Maleski _Yes_ Mrs. Palan _Yes_ Mr. Daleo _Yes_ The Board Secretary stated the motion carried.

XVII. HIB

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO APPROVE ITEM XVII

Motion by J. Becker. Seconded by G. Frasca to approve HIB Items.

To accept the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying reports as presented and discussed in Executive Session.

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XVIII. POLICY AND PROCEDURES UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO APPROVE ITEMS XVIIIA XVIIIE

Motion by C. Cimino. Seconded by G. Frasca to approve Policy and Procedures Items XVIIIA through XVIIIE.

A. To approve the BiAnnual Statement of Assurance Regarding the Use of

Paraprofessional Staff 20152016 School Year. (Attachment # XVIIIA)

B. To approve the following policy revisions: (Attachment # XVIIIB)

POLICY # POLICY TITLE

3431.1 Family Leave (M)

4431.1 Family Leave (M)

C. To approve the Extended School Year Program and Summer Session from Tuesday,

July 5, 2016 through Thursday, August 4, 2016. Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 12:00pm 19 days.

D. To approve the following service provider for the 20152016 school pending state requirements and Business Registration Certificate:

Paraplus translation services E. To accept the following Bus Safety Drills: Bus Safety Drills Each year by law we are required to conduct two bus evacuations for each bus, one in the fall and one in the spring. Our fall bus evacuations were started on Monday November 30, 2015 and were completed Wednesday December 16, 2015. Each day we evacuated two (2) buses out the back door in the AM when the students arrived at school. The schools included were the Frog Pond Elementary, George J. Mitchell Elementary and Robert C. Wood, Sr. Early Childhood Center. Bus evacuations went very well and all students were very

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attentive and cooperative. Below you will find the date, bus numbers, driver’s names and time it took for students to disembark out the back door. All evacuations were supervised by Doris McCarrick, Transportation Liaison. FROG POND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Monday November 30, 2015 Wednesday December 16, 2015 Monday December 14, 2015 F7 – Debi L. – 1.06 F20 – Jimmy P. – 1.12 F8 – Stu P. 1.04 F6 – Debbie Q. .42 F12 – Cheryl L. – 1.27 F17 – Kim J. 1.12 Thursday December 3, 2015 Monday December 7, 2015 Tuesday December 8, 2015 F13 – James K. – 1.06 F18 – Jim G. – .56 F11 – Venida B. – 1.13 F3 – Carol H. – .54 F1 – Lorrene C. – .44 F2 – Tom – .44 Wednesday December 9, 2015 Thursday December 10, 2015 Friday December 11, 2015 F15 – Carolyn K. .35 F4 – Patrick M. – 1.04 F14 – Sharon M. – 1.14 F9 – Ross H. – 1.20 F10 – Bill B. – 1.20 F5 – Janet B. .42 Monday December 14, 2015 * Tuesday December 15, 2015 (Minibuses) F19 – Wanda – 1.12 P100 – Linda G. .41 P102 – Henry .29 P103 – Hartnett .51 4685 – Durham .12 Tuckerton .07 GEORGE J. MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Monday November 30, 2015 Tuesday December 15, 2015 Monday December 14, 2015 P3 – Sharon M. – 1.27 P4 – Ruth M. .50 P10 – Cheryl L. – .42 P6 – Jeff K. – .50 P1 – Ross H. – .43 P11 – Jim G. – .48 Thursday December 3, 2015 Monday December 7, 2015 Tuesday December 8, 2015 P8 – Bill B. – 1.31 P12 – Carol H. .21 P14 – Venida B. 1.11 P5 – Carolyn K. – .54 P2 – Janet B. – .52 P9 – Debi L. – 1.02 Wednesday December 9, 2015 Thursday December 10, 2015 * Friday December 11, 2015 P7 – Stu P. – 1.35 P15 – Wanda B. – 1.30 P101 – Linda G. .10

P13 – Tom W. 1.00 P16 – Frank K. – .52 ROBERT C. WOOD, SR. EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Monday November 30, 2015 Tuesday December 8, 2015 Wednesday December 9, 2015 GPK1 – Debbie Q. – 1.21 GPK3 – Patrick – 1.05 GPK5 – Cheryl – 1.05 GPK2 – James K. – .57 GPK 4 – Debbie S. – 1.38 GPK6 – Jack – 2.05 Friday October 17, 2014 * Tuesday October 21, 2014 (Minibuses) GPK7 – Sharon – 1.31 AUT1 – Henry .32 GPK8 – Roseann – 1.34 PRAM – Joan Marie .42

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Roll Call:

Mr. Becker_Yes_ Mr. Bellone _Absent_ Mr. Cimino _Yes_ Ms. Frasca _Yes_ Mr. Maleski _Yes_ Mrs. Palan _Yes_ Mr. Daleo _Yes_ The Board Secretary stated the motion carried.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:

The following items are being presented for informational purposes: Enrollment /attendance reports for the month ending 12/30/2015 Health office reports for the month ending 12/30/2015 Suspension reports for the month ending 12/30/2015 Fire/emergency drill reports for the month ending 12/30/2015

XIX. PUBLIC COMMENT

The floor is now open to members of the public. The Board of Education recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express with each statement made by a participant limited to three minutes as cited in Policy No. 0167. There is a signin sheet located on the podium. Please sign in before you speak.

Mr. Shepherd asked to have the Budget Presentation uploaded to the district webpage. He also said he likes the question button. He will let everyone in his community know about the question ahead of time option and that they could view the budget presentation online. Mr. Shepherd said he recognizes the good work the board is doing. XX. BOARD FORUM Mr. Maleski thanked Ms. McCooley for putting together the budget presentation. He looks forward to a productive committee and conversations about the budget. Mr. Daleo stresses that he wants the public to know how many of our employees are let go and not replaced. Ms. Frasca commended the Finance Committee for the clear communication regarding the budget. Ms. McCooley thanked Mr. Schlick and the township for the relationship the district has with them. Mr. Becker thanked Ms. McCooley for the presentation of the budget. He also recognized the township, the schools that are doing great things, Mr. Shepherd for being a presence

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at our meetings, and thanked Ms. Hoden for her years of service. He also thanked the board for electing him. Mr. Daleo thanked Mr. Schlick for being present at our meetings. Mr. Daleo stated that the board will try to attend more township and school meetings.

XXI. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by G. Frasca. Seconded by C. Cimino. To adjourn at 6:50 p.m.

VOTE: All Ayes ABSENT: J. Bellone Respectfully submitted, Melissa McCooley Ms. Melissa McCooley Superintendent of Schools

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