We are Partners Responsible Outstanding United Dedicated

Leonard D. Fitts, ED.D.

INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

(609) 387-5870 FAX (609) 386-6971

TO: Members of the City of Burlington Board of Education

FROM: Leonard D. Fitts, Ed.D.

Interim Superintendent of Schools

RE: Agenda – March 9, 2020

DATE: March 6, 2020

5:30 PM Work Session

7:00 PM Board of Education Meeting

WWIS Large Group Instruction Room

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

Jennifer Montone, President

Nicole Gaspard Tovar, Vice President Jessica Keefe

Maxcine Borden-Hendricks Holly MacDonald

Dr. Amber Ciccanti Crystal Mettrock

William Kamps Ernest Turner

Karen Daly, Edgewater Park Representative

Dr. Leonard D. Fitts, Interim Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Raymond W. Coxe, Board Secretary/Business Administrator

Comegno Law Group, Attorneys-At-Law

SUNSHINE STATEMENT

In accordance with the State’s Sunshine Law, adequate notice of this meeting was

provided by mailing a notice of the time, date, location, and, to the extent known, the

agenda of this meeting on January 8, 2020 to the Burlington County Times. Copies of the

notice have also been posted in the board office on January 9, 2020 and filed with City of

Burlington City Clerk and in each of the district schools on January 8, 2020.

NOTE: An Executive Session may be requested by Board Members at any time it is deemed

necessary. Where permitted by law, the public may be excluded.

City of Burlington Public Schools

518 LOCUST AVENUE, BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY 08016

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DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT

We inspire, nurture, support, prepare, and challenge all to achieve personal and academic excellence, to

become life-long learners, and to be responsible, respectful, and engaged partners in the global community.

VISION STATEMENT

City of Burlington Public School District

We are

Partners Responsible Outstanding United Dedicated

2018-2019 DISTRICT GOALS

GOAL#1: To improve student achievement in English Language Arts (ELA) through evaluation of

the instructional program and curriculum at the City of Burlington Public Schools K-12.

GOAL#2: To improve student achievement in Mathematics through evaluation of the instructional

program and curriculum at the City of Burlington Public Schools K-12.

GOAL#3: To reduce the percentage of students who are chronically absent as defined as absent from

school 10% of the number of days school is in session.

GOAL#4: Develop a plan to focus attention on school/community relations and family engagement

based on research of the best practices for building and sustaining positive relationships

between the school and students, parents, and community.

1. Work Session

M 2. Recommend adoption of Resolution #3056-20 Authorizing the Board of EXHIBIT J

S Education to meet in closed session (Personnel, Contract and Student Matters).

B/A

RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

A. Summary of Transactions – February 2020 EXHIBIT B

B. A148 Report/Secretary’s Report – February 2020 EXHIBIT C

C. Report of Treasurer of School Moneys – February 2020 EXHIBIT D

(Agrees with Board Secretary Report)

D. Division of Finance Bulletin #200-11 – February 2020 EXHIBIT E

PAYMENT OF BILLS

Bill List – March 2020 EXHIBIT F

TRANSFER RESOLUTION – February 2020 EXHIBIT G

SUPPLEMENTAL PAYROLL – February 2020 EXHIBIT H

SIGN-IN SHEET EXHIBIT I

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SPECIAL REPORT

1. Presentation of a donation to Make-A-Wish New Jersey

CORRESPONDENCE

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

M 1. Acknowledge receipt and review of Report #7 Violation of Policy 5512 EXHIBIT K

S Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB).

B/A

OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO SPEAK

Members of the public are invited to submit comments pertaining to educational matters during the

public comment portion of this meeting. The board, pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, will not

publicly discuss personnel matters and may choose not to respond to comments made by members of

the public during this portion of the meeting; however, the board will give all comments appropriate

consideration and will refer all initial complaints to the administration for resolution.

Please be aware that all board employees retain the right of privacy and shall retain all rights against

defamation and slander according to the laws of New Jersey. The board shall not be held liable for

comments made by members of the public.

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER COMMENTS

Maximum two minutes per Board Member.

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OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

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PROGRAM

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

M 1. CHILD STUDY TEAM AND STUDENT MATTERS:

S Recommend approval of 2019-2020 Child Study Team and student matters

as per Mr. Michael Scapellato:

A. FAMILIES IN TRANSITION:

Student #201604032 (Pemberton)

Student #201604033 (Pemberton)

Student #201604034 (Pemberton)

Student #201605044 (Pemberton)

Student #202004058

Student #201602013

Student #201603004

B. HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION:

Student #201504039

Student #201205052

Student #201605031

Student #201905037

C. OTHER:

a. Recommend approval for bedside instruction for Student #202060016, provided by

Professional Education Services, Inc., at $52.00/hour, for up to 5 hours per week, from

February 3, 2020, until discharged.

b. Recommend approval for bedside instruction for Student #201860099, provided by

Hampton Counseling Center, at $51.00/hour, for a total of 20 hours through the end of

the 2019-2020 school year.

c. Recommend approval for itinerant Teacher of the Deaf Services for Student #202002140,

provided by the Educational Services Unit @ $105.00/hour, 3 hours/month, until the end

of the 2019-2020 school year.

d. Recommend approval for Hearing Assistive Technology Maintenance/Troubleshooting for

Student #202002140, provided by the Educational Services Unit @ $250.00/hour, not to

exceed 4 hours for the 2019-2020 school year.

M 2. Recommend approval for Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey to hold “Classroom

S Talks” during lunch and recess for interested students at Wilbur Watts Intermediate School

for six weeks with the intention of creating a Girl Scout Troop at no cost to the District.

B/A

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M 3. Recommend approval for Cooking Matters classes for 3rd through 6th grade EXHIBIT PR1

S students enrolled in SACC at Wilbur Watts Intermediate School for one (1)

hour/week for six (6) weeks through a partnership with Rutgers, Dept. of Family

and Community Health Sciences and New Jersey SNAP-Ed. Cost for Nutri-Serve

presence in kitchen to be funded through SACC Program.

B/A

M 4. Recommend approval of the following 2020 Preschool Summer Enrichment

S Program from July 6, 2020 through July 31, 2020 (total of 20 days) funded through

Preschool State Aid. Preschool students from Captain James Lawrence School area will be

shuttled to and from Samuel Smith School using the Elementary Extended School Year bus.

Pick-up and departure times to be determined, as per Mrs. Marilyn Dunham.

STAFF TIMES NUMBER OF

STAFF

COST* May be adjusted pending completion

of CBEA Negotiations

TEACHING

STAFF

8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

(3.5 Hours Daily)

4 Classroom

Teachers

$14,280.00

70 HOURS EACH AT $51.00 PER

HOUR

GROSS

MOTOR

TEACHER

8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

(3.5 Hours Daily)

1 Gross Motor

Teacher

$3,570.00

70 HOURS EACH AT $51.00 PER

HOUR

LEAD

TEACHER

7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

( 5 Hours Daily)

1 Lead Teacher $5,100.00

100 HOURS at $51.00 PER HOUR

EDUCATONAL

ASSISTANTS

7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

( 5 Hours Daily)

5 Educational

Assistants

$7,125.00

100 HOURS EACH AT $14.25

PER HOUR

NURSE 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

(4 Hours Daily)

1 Nurse $4,080.00

80 HOURS AT $51.00 PER HOUR

TOTAL $34,155.00

B/A

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FINANCE AND OPERATIONS

M 1. Recommend approval of Resolution #3054-20 authorizing permission to apply EXHIBIT FO1

S for the New Jersey Department of Agriculture Summer Food Service Program

for the period of July 6, 2020 through July 31, 2020.

B/A

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PERSONNEL (3/9/2020)

The Superintendent recommends the following personnel actions:

M 1. Resignations/Retirements:

S A. LINDA STILTS – Educational Assistant, Samuel Smith School, resignation

effective March 30, 2020.

B/A

M 2. Recommend approval to terminate John Smith, Custodian, for performance and

S failure to fulfill job requirements, effective March 27, 2020.

B/A

M 3. Recommend to rescind approval for Karen Breisacher for 12 hours Clerical Data

S Station during Preschool evening registration due to staff member’s unavailability.

B/A

M 4. Recommend approval to appoint the following individuals for Preschool evening

S registration at Samuel Smith Elementary School on April 8, 2020 and May 14, 2020,

as indicated below from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., payable through preschool funds:

NAME DUTY AMOUNT/HOUR NUMBER

OF HOURS

SARAH DATTILO

(April 8, 2020)

CLERICAL

DATA STATION $51.00/HOUR 4 HOURS

ANNA CODY

(May 14, 2020)

CLERICAL

DATA STATION $51.00/HOUR 4 HOURS

B/A

M 5. Family Leaves of Absence

S Recommend approval to grant a leave of absence to the following employee in accordance

with the provisions of the Family Leave Act:

A. BETH WELLS – Resolution #3057-20 Authorizing a Leave of Absence EXHIBIT PE1

of Absence March 2, 2020 through March 13, 2020.

B/A

M 6. Leaves of Absence:

S The following employees requested leaves of absence for Board consideration:

A. JANET BARKER – Social Worker, unpaid leave of absence on March 2, 2020.

B. CANDICE KOENIG – Elementary Teacher, unpaid leave of absence on February

26, 2020 through February 28, 2020.

C. DEANNA SAMBURG – Teacher of Biology, unpaid leave of absence ½ day on

February 21, 2020 and ½ day on February 26, 2020.

B/A

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M 7. Summer Honorarium Appointments:

S Recommend approval to appoint the following Preschool Staff for additional Summer Hours

Payable through Preschool funds:

STAFF ACTIVITY HOURS AMOUNT* ACCOUNT #

GWENN

ESKILSON,

SCHOOL

NURSE

PRESCHOOL ORIENTATION

& PREPARATION

MEDICAL FILE UPDATES

PRESCHOOL PARENT

SURVEY

STATE IMMUNIZATIONS

NEW STUDENT

REGISTRATION

20

HOURS

$51.00

PER HOUR

20-218-200-104

KAREN

BREISACHER,

PIRT

PRESCHOOL ORIENTATION

& PREPARATION

PRESCHOOL JULY

REGISTRATION AND

RECRUITMENT

20

HOURS

$51.00

PER HOUR 20-218-200-104

KRISTY SUGG,

PRESCHOOL

MASTER

TEACHER

ASSIST WITH 2020-2021

CLASS LISTS

PRESCHOOL ORIENTATION

& PREPARATION

PRESCHOOL JULY

REGISTRATION &

RECRUITMENT

TS GOLD SET UP

TRAINING NEW STAFF

PRESCHOOL

IMPLEMENTATION

GUIDELINES & CLASSROOM

SET UP

55

HOURS

$51.00

PER HOUR 20-218-200-176

REGINA

GENOVESI,

PRESCHOOL

SOCIAL

WORKER

ASSIST WITH 2020-2021

CLASS LISTS

PRESCHOOL ORIENTATION

& PREPARATION

PRESCHOOL JULY

REGISTRATION &

RECRUITMENT

40

HOURS

$51.00

PER HOUR 20-218-200-173

B/A

M 8. Volunteers

S Recommend approval to add the following to our list of volunteers for the

2019-2020 school year:

A. Captain James Lawrence School EXHIBIT PE2

B. Burlington City High School EXHIBIT PE3

B/A

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M 9. Substitutes:

S Recommend approval to employ the following individuals as substitutes for the

2019-2020 school year:

A. Daisha King – SACC Substitute @ $13.96/hour

B/A

M 10. Salaries for Staff 2018/2019:

S Recommend approval of salaries for the following staff members for the 2018/2019

school year, retroactive to 7/1/18 or 9/1/18 as applicable:

A. Certificated Staff - Tenured EXHIBIT PE4

B. Certificated Staff – Non Tenured EXHIBIT PE5

C. Secretarial Staff - Tenured EXHIBIT PE6

D. Secretarial Staff – Non Tenured EXHIBIT PE7

E. Custodial/Maintenance Staff EXHIBIT PE8

F. Educational Assistants (Classroom) EXHIBIT PE9

G. Educational Assistants (Lunchroom/Playground) EXHIBIT PE10

H. Non-Unit Personnel EXHIBIT PE11

I. Transportation EXHIBIT PE12

ROLL CALL VOTE B/A

M 11. Salaries for Staff 2019/2020:

S Recommend approval of salaries for the following staff members for the 2019/2020

school year, retroactive to 7/1/19 or 9/1/19 as applicable:

A. Certificated Staff - Tenured EXHIBIT PE13

B. Certificated Staff – Non Tenured EXHIBIT PE14

C. Secretarial Staff - Tenured EXHIBIT PE15

D. Secretarial Staff – Non Tenured EXHIBIT PE16

E. Custodial/Maintenance Staff EXHIBIT PE17

F. Educational Assistants (Classroom) EXHIBIT PE18

G. Educational Assistants (Lunchroom/Playground) EXHIBIT PE19

H. Non-Unit Personnel EXHIBIT PE20

I. Transportation EXHIBIT PE21

ROLL CALL VOTE B/A

TRIPS

M 1. Recommend approval of 2019-2020 Student Trip Report #11 EXHIBIT T1

S

B/A

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ADJOURNMENT

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DATES TO REMEMBER:

1. Monday, January 6, 2020 - 6:30 p.m. Board of Education Reorganization Meeting;

8:00 p.m. Executive Session-Superintendent Search

2. Monday, January 13, 2020 - 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

3. Monday, January 20, 2020 - Martin Luther King, Jr., Day - Schools and Offices Closed

4. Monday, January 22, 2020 – 5:30 p.m. Executive Session Meeting – Superintendent Search

5. Saturday, January 25, 2020 – 9:00 a.m. Executive Session Meeting – Superintendent Search

6. Monday, January 27, 2020 – 5:30 p.m. Executive Session Meeting – Superintendent Search

7. Monday, February 3, 2020 – 5:30 p.m. Executive Session Meeting – Superintendent Search

8. Friday, February 7, 2020 – 5:30 p.m. Executive Session Meeting – Superintendent Search

9. Monday, February 10, 2020 – 4:30 p.m. Work Session; 5:00 p.m. Personnel Review;

7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

10. Wednesday, February 12, 2020 – 5:30 p.m. Executive Session Meeting – Superintendent Search

11. Friday, February 14 & Mon. February 17, 2020 – Presidents’ Weekend Schools & Offices Closed

12. Monday, February 24, 2020 - 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:30 p.m. PRIDE; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education

Meeting

13. Monday, March 9, 2020 – 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

14. Monday, March 23, 2019 - 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:30 p.m. PRIDE; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education

Meeting

15. Monday, April 6, 2020 – 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

16. Thursday, April 9, 2020 - Early Dismissal Students & Staff

17. Friday April 10, 2020 - Friday, April 17, 2020 - Spring Break - Schools & Offices Closed

18. Monday, April 27, 2020 - 5:30 p.m. Board of Education Personnel Reviews

19. Monday, May 4, 2020 – 5:30 p.m. Budget Hearing; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

20. Monday, May 11, 2020 - 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:30 p.m. PRIDE; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education

Meeting

21. Monday, May 25, 2020 - Memorial Day - Schools & Offices Closed

22. Tuesday, June 2, 2020 - Staff In-Service - Schools Closed for Students

23. Monday, June 8, 2020 - 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

24. Monday, June 22, 2020 - 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

25. Tuesday, June 23, 2020 & Wednesday, June 24, 2020 - Early Dismissal for Students

26. Wednesday, June 24, 2020 - Last Day for Students; BCHS Graduation 6:00 p.m.

27. Friday, July 3, 2020 – Offices Closed

28. Monday, July 13, 2020 - 4:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

29. Monday, August 10, 2020 - 4:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

30. Monday, August 24, 2020 – 4:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

31. Monday, September 14, 2020 - 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

32. Monday, September 28, 2020 - 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

33. Monday, October 12, 2020 – Columbus Day Schools & Offices Closed

34. Monday, October 19, 2020 – 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

35. Tuesday, November 3, 2020 – Staff In-Service – Schools Closed for Students

36. Thursday, November 5 & Friday, November 6, 2020 – Schools & Offices Closed

37. Monday, November 9, 2020 - 5:30 Work Session; 6:30 p.m. PRIDE; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education

Meeting

38. Wednesday, November 25, 2019 – Early Dismissal Students & Staff

39. Thursday, November 26 & Friday, November 27, 2020 – Schools & Offices Closed

40. Monday, December 14, 2020 - 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:30 p.m. PRIDE; 7:00 p.m. Board of

Education Meeting

41. TBD – Winter Break – Schools & Offices Closed

42. Monday, January 4, 2021 - 6:30 p.m. Board of Education Reorganization Meeting

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BOARD PLANNING CALENDAR

January 6, 2020 6:30 p.m. Board of Education Reorganization Meeting School Board Ethics Training

January 13, 2020 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

BOE Yearbook Pictures; Paraprofessional Statement of Assurance

January 22, 2020 5:30 p.m. Executive Session Meeting – Superintendent Search

January 25, 2020 9:00 a.m. Executive Session Meeting – Superintendent Search

January 27, 2020 5:30 Executive Session Meeting – Superintendent Search

February 3, 2020 5:30 p.m. Executive Session Meeting – Superintendent Search

February 7, 2020 5:30 p.m. Executive Session Meeting – Superintendent Search

February 10, 2020 4:30 p.m. Work Session; 5:00 p.m. End of Year Staff Review; Mid-Year Review for

Superintendent’s Evaluation; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

HIB/SSDS Mid-Year Report

February 12, 2020 5:30 p.m. Executive Session Meeting – Superintendent Search

February 24, 2020 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:30 p.m. PRIDE; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

NJSBA Superintendent Contract Training

March 9, 2020 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

Adoption of Preliminary Budget

March 23, 2020 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:30 p.m. PRIDE; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

April 6, 2020 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

April 27, 2020 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

Personnel Reviews; End of Year Staff Review (All Staff: Non-tenured; Tenured &

Administration); Yearly Appointment Resolutions, and Student Dress Code

May 4, 2020 5:30 p.m. Budget Hearing; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

Approve Staff for 2020-2021 School Year

May 8, 2020 Notification for Non-tenured Staff

May 11, 2020 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:30 p.m. PRIDE; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

June 8, 2020 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

Executive Session for the Purpose of Evaluating the Superintendent

2020-2021 Code of Conduct Presented to the Board of Education

June 22, 2020 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

SSDS Year-End Report; Professional Development Plan and/or Mentoring SOA

July 13, 2020 4:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

CEP SOA (2020-2021); Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights

August 10, 2020 4:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

Revised Curriculum; Nursing Services Plan

August 24, 2020 4:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

September 14,

2020

5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

5 Year Curriculum Plan

September 28,

2020

5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

Paraprofessional Statement of Assurance

October 19, 2020 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

NCLB & Violence/Vandalism Yearly Report; Review of Achievement Data

October 19, 20, 21

& 22, 2020

NJSBA Convention, Atlantic City, NJ

November 3, 2020 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. General Election to Include School Board Member Election

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November 9, 2020 5:30 Work Session; 6:30 p.m. PRIDE; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

QSAC SOA; School Building Checklists; Presentation of Maintenance Plan & M1;

Early Childhood Program Plan

December 14,

2020

5:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:30 p.m. PRIDE; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

CAFRA Presentation (Audit)

January 4, 2021 6:30 p.m. Board of Education Reorganization Meeting