MONTHLY BOARD MEETING AGENDA MINUTES CALL TO ORDER ... · setting forth the time, date, and location of this meeting. 3. ROLL CALL Roll Call: Mr. Becker Yes Mr. Bellone Yes Dr. Gross

Little Egg Harbor Township School District

MONTHLY BOARD MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Frog Pond Elementary School - Multi-Purpose Room Executive Session 5:00PM - Public Session 6:00PM

MINUTES ________________________________________________________________________________

1. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by Mr. August Daleo, President at 5:01 p.m.

2. RECOGNITION

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, September 17, 2018 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.

3. ROLL CALL

Roll Call: Mr. Becker Yes Mr. Bellone Yes Dr. Gross Yes Mr. Maleski Yes Mr. Moncrief Yes Mrs. Palan Yes Mr. Daleo Yes

The Board Secretary stated the motion carried.

4. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion by M. Maleski. Seconded by D. Gross. To meet in closed session to discuss matters as listed below. Items(s) so discussed will be disclosed to the public providing it does not violate New Jersey statutes and regulations regarding disclosure of Information affecting this matter. A. Matters involving Personnel B. Negotiations C. Attorney Client Communications



5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mr. Daleo led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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MINUTES 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Motion by J. Becker. Seconded by M. Maleski to approve the agenda as presented.



7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion by J. Becker. Seconded by M. Maleski. To approve the following minutes for September 17, 2018. (Attachment 7e) (Attachment 7)



8. BOARD PRESENTATIONS

● George J. Michael Elementary School Volunteer of the Month - Mrs. Deniese Guinan recognized Ms. Patricia Vigo for her time that she has given to the George J. Mitchell Elementary School

● Hailey Barchetto, a 6th grade student from the Frog Pond Elementary School gave an update on the school’s activities.

● Emma Snow & Preston Sprague, 3rd grade students from George J. Mitchell Elementary School gave an update on the school’s activities.

● Students of the Month ❖ Frog Pond Elementary School - Mr. Troy Henderson, Principal, recognized the

following students: ■ Frank Ellwood ■ Eric Kobilnyk ■ Jillian Becker ■ John Browne

❖ George J. Mitchell Elementary School - Mrs. Deniese Guinan, Principal, and Mr. Paul Nazarok, Elementary Supervisor, recognized the following students:

■ Robert Kozlowski ■ Gabriella Schadle ■ Vincent Lacerda ■ Andrew Slinchak ■ Steven Hofmann

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MINUTES ● Mrs. Jacqueline Truzzolino, Director of Elementary Education gave the

Student Safety Data System (SSDS) End of Year Report ● Mrs. Jacqueline Truzzolino, Director of Elementary Education gave a HIB Annual Self

Assessment / Anti-Bullying Bill of Right - Code of Conduct presentation ● Mrs. Anne Flynn, Mrs. Deniese Guinan and Mr. Troy Henderson gave presentations of

their Wildly Important Goals (WIGS)

9. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT Dr. McCooley stated she is pleased to announce that students from the Frog Pond Elementary School will have the opportunity again this year to participate in a DEA After School Dance Program. This is sponsored through the DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency with funds which were forfeited through drug busts). An assembly for students will take place on November 2nd at 1:30 p.m. Information will be coming home after details are finalized. This year they will be doing Hip Hop. It is open to all students - girls and boys. Special thanks to Mr. Joseph Coronato, former Ocean County Prosecutor for getting us connected with this program.

A Special Sit with the Sup will be held on Monday, November 5th. This is open to all parents and members of the community. This edition of Sit With the Sup with be discussing HIB vs Conflict. What constitutes a HIB? How do I report a HIB? What is the investigation process like? What are the consequences for HIB?

The district will be closed for NJEA Convention on Thursday and Friday, November 8th & 9th.

The Student Government from the Frog Pond School will be celebrating Veterans Day on Monday, November 12th. An assembly will be held at 1:30pm. We have invited local veterans, as well as family members who have been in the military. The students will be creating a display with memorabilia and artifacts. The students will have the opportunity to ask our Veterans some questions. It is a wonderful way to celebrate our Veterans and for our students to learn from these remarkable people. We hope that you will be able to attend.

Don’t forget - The PTO is having a Vendor Fair this Friday, October 19th at the GJM School from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Please come out and support our PTO. You can start your holiday shopping early!

10. RESIDENT’S FORUM - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY

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.

No comment at this time.

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MINUTES 11. BOARD WORK SESSION

Policies and Regulations: The policies and regulations have been posted on the board site for your review. It should be noted that only the policies and/or regulations that have an M after it is "Mandated" the rest are either suggested or recommended. HOWEVER, if they are being revised and you already have them - you MUST revise them. Budget & Finance: (Attachment - Plan of Action) Mr. Nicholas Brown stated the Plan of Action for 2019-2020 Budget is available for public review.

New Job Descriptions: (Attachments - Job Descriptions) *Night Custodial/Mechanic/Maintenance Supervisor - (Shared Services position with Pinelands Regional School District) *NJTSS-ER Grant Project Manager - grant funded stipend (3 year grant for 2 people)

Increase in Substitute Rates- effective 11/1/2018 Substitute Teacher from $78.00 to $85.00 Substitute Paraprofessional from $8.60 per hour to $11.00 per hour Substitute Cafeteria Playground Aide from $8.60 per hour to $11.00 per hour Substitute Secretary from $9.00 per hour to $11.00 per hour Substitute Clerk from $9.00 per hour to $11.00 per hour

Answering of questions from District Website:

There were no questions at this time.

President’s Update:

The Board Members attended a NJSBA Meeting on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 - The Little Egg Harbor Board of Education was recognized for reaching Master Board status. Mr. Daleo thanked all the board members and read the plaque to the public. School Boards Association Convention is week of October 22nd.

REMINDERS: Next meeting of the Little Egg Harbor Board of Education will be held on Monday, November 12, 2018

12. FINANCE

Motion by J. Bellone. Seconded by R. Moncrief to approve Finance Items A through X.

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MINUTES Authorize Payment of Bills

A. To approve all bills and claims for October 2018, which have been examined by a member of the board and are presented for approval. (Attachment 12-A)

Line Item Transfers

B. To approve all Line Item Transfers and Adjustments as per attachments. (Attachment 12-B)

August Secretary Report

C. To approve the Board Secretary’s Monthly Certification: Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10 (c) 3, that as of August 31, 2018, 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:22-8.1 and N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.2, and no budgetary line item has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10 (a)1. In accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10 (c)2, it is certified that there are no changes in anticipated revenue amounts and sources for the month of August. (Attachment 12-C)

____________________ October 2, 2018 Board Secretary Date

D. To approve the Board of Education’s Monthly Certification: Pursuant to N.J.A.C.

6A:23A-16.10 (c)4, the Little Egg Harbor Board of Education certifies that as of August 31, 2018, 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 over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

August Treasurer’s Report

E. To acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer’s report and the Board Secretary’s report which are in agreement for the period ending August 31, 2018.(Attachment 12-E)

Payroll

F. To approve the payroll as follows: ○ September 28, 2018 = $791,236.24 ○ October 15, 2018 = $789,793.20

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

Travel

G. To approve the travel and related expense reimbursement per policy. (Attachment 12-G)

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MINUTES

Tuition Contract Agreements H. To approve the Tuition Contract Agreement for the outgoing GJM student A.R., Grade 1

at Tinton Falls School District for educational services effective September 11, 2018 through June 30, 2019 for $15,239.00.

I. To approve the Tuition Contract Agreement for the outgoing GJM student D.R., Grade K, MD Class at Tinton Falls School District for educational services effective September 11, 2018 through June 30, 2019 for $23,868.00.

Donations J. To accept the following donations made to the Little Egg Harbor School District:

a. To accept the donation from Long Beach Island Elementary School of an Adaptive Bike in the amount of $3,060.00.

b. To accept the donation of school supplies given to both George Mitchell Elementary School and Frog Pond Elementary Schools from the Walmart SuperStore of Little Egg Harbor. The donation amount was $1000.00 given to each school.

c. To accept the donation of LED lights from Lowes of Manahawkin by James LaMontagne. A value of approx. $4,000.00 worth of lighting. Through this donation we have been able to convert all hallway lighting at the George J. Mitchell School and Early Childhood Center to led lights.

d. To accept the donation of 25 backpacks with school supplies from Fullfill of Ocean & Monmouth County for the Frog Pond Elementary School.

e. To request to amend the Donor’s Choose funds donated to Sara Dreher for the purchase of ukuleles from the amount of $369.99 to $1,109.97.

Atlantic City School District K. To approve the contract in the amount of $900.00 between the Atlantic City School

District and the Little Egg Harbor School District. This contract is for on-going training for the Reading Recovery Teacher, Marie Cittadino. (Attachment 12-K)

Cops in School L. To approve the Cops in School Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding

related to the 2018-2019 school year for a total cost of $115,739.62.(Attachment 12-L)

ESEA 2019 Consolidated Grant M. To approve the following revised salaries, pending negotiations, as part of the FY 2019

ESEA Consolidated Grant Application: Revised Salary Breakout

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ESEA FY 2019

Employee Position/ Location

Total Salary

Title I Funds

% Title I

Local Funds

Crotty, Danielle BSI Teacher, FPE $ 69,584 $ 28,000 40% $ 41,584

Kuderski, Jean BSI Teacher, FPE $ 80,199 $ 28,000 35% $ 52,199

Simoncini, Tracy BSI Teacher, FPE $ 69,584 $ 28,000 40% $ 41,584

Subtotal FPE $ 84,000 $135,367

Employee Position/ Location

Total Salary

Title I Funds

% Title I

Local Funds

Mandra, Kathleen BSI Teacher, GJM $74,849 $15,000 20% $ 59,849

McGettigan, Colleen

BSI Teacher, GJM $ 80,199 $ 28,000 35% $ 52,199

Pritsch, Kelly BSI Teacher, GJM $ 77,624 $ 28,000 36% $ 49,624

Rudolph, Elaine BSI Teacher, GJM $ 74,824 $ 28,000 37% $ 46,284

Cittadino, Marie Reading Recovery Teacher

$ 69,484 $ 48,000 69% $ 21,484

Subtotal GJM $147,000 $229,980

Total Title I Funds: $231,000

IDEA Revised Salaries

N. To approve the IDEA revised salaries for the 2018-2019 school year.

IDEA 2018-19 Employee 2018-2019 IDEA Local % IDEA

20-250-100-106 Salary* Budget Budget

Cooley, Maureen $22,135.00 $22,135.00 $ - 100%

Doka, Susan $21,982.00 $21,982.00 $ - 100%

Mancuso, Melanie $16,529.00 $16,529.00 $ - 100%

McCann, Shirley $23,305.00 $23,305.00 $ - 100%

Merrill, Lisa $16,606.00 $16,606.00 $ - 100%

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MINUTES Prata, Marion $20,141.00 $20,141.00 $ - 100%

Sisco, Jennifer $11,226.00 $11,226.00 $ - 100%

Wilbert, Christine $13,958.00 $13,958.00 $ - 100%

$145,882.00 $145,882.00 $ - 100%

20-250-200-105

Cummings, M. $43,368.00 $43,368.00 $ - 100%

Hartman, G. $41,292.00 $41,292.00 $ - 100%

Richmond, Jill $38,929.00

$30,519.00 $8,410.00 78 %

Wyatt, Marie $33,460.00 $33,460.00 $ - 100%

$157,049.00 $148,639.00 $8,410.00 95%

IDEA PRESCHOOL

20-251-100-106

Zellman, Kristine $10,200.00 $6,252.00 $3,948.00 61%

Fromosky, Deborah $20,083.00 $20,083.00 $ - 100%

$20,083.00 $26,335.00 $3,948.00

*Pending Negotiations

Systems 3000 Visual Payroll

O. To approve the Proposal for the employee portal add-on application to Systems 3000 Visual Payroll to begin July 1, 2018 in the amount of $7,975.00. (Attachment 12-O)

Facilities Checklist P. To approve the Department of Education Annual Facilities Checklist. (Attachment 12-P)

Lead Testing Program Statement of Assurance

Q. To submit the Lead Testing Program Statement of Assurance for the 2017-2018 school year. (Attachment 12-Q)

Tuition Agreements R. To approve the Tuition Agreement for A.L., Grade 6, Frog Pond Elementary School

outgoing student for the Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf from September 10, 2018 on or about June 19, 2019. Tuition of 181 days = $52,438.00.

S. To approve the Tuition Contract Agreement for incoming Toms River School District student J.L., Preschool student, at the RCW ECC for educational services effective September 24, 2018 to on or about June 14, 2019. 168 total days x $69.79 = $11,724.72 tuition.

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MINUTES T. To approve the Tuition Contract Agreement for incoming Toms River School District

student C.L., 1st grade student, at the George J. Mitchell Elementary School for educational services effective September 24, 2018 to on or about June 14, 2019. 168 total days x $74.25 = $12,474.00 tuition.

Transportation U. To approve jointure Contract through Monmouth Ocean Education Services

Commission for the 2018-2019 School Year Out of District placements, Homeless and DCPP placements.

VENDOR ROUTE COST TOTAL COST St. George 8576 to George J. Mitchell

(Homeless Route) $237.37 Per Diem $42,726.60

R&D Transit 6502 to Education Academy

$190.12 Per Diem X 185 Days

$35,172.20

DAG Transportation 7559 to Katzenbach School for the Deaf

$240.95 Per Diem X 180 Days

$43,371.00

V. To approve the 2018-2019 Summer School Jointure through Pinelands Regional School

District. Renewed at 1.51%. See below: IN DISTRICT ROUTES

VENDOR ROUTE PRICE PER DIEM TOTAL Durham School Services INT1 - 16 Passenger

Mini-bus With Aide To and From George J. Mitchell and/or Frog Pond Elementary Schools

$257.56 – including aide (20 days)

$5,151.20

Durham School Services INT2 - 16 Passenger Mini-bus With Aide To and From George J. Mitchell and/or Frog Pond Elementary Schools


$5,151.20

Durham School Services INT3 - 12 Passenger Mini-bus With Aide - Take In Only George J. Mitchell and/or Frog Pond Elementary Schools


$767.60

Durham School Services INT4 - 12 Passenger Mini-bus With Aide - Take Home Only From George J. Mitchell and/or Frog Pond Elementary Schools


$767.60

Durham School Services INT5 - 24 Passenger Mini-bus With Aide - To


$5,151.20

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MINUTES and From George J. Mitchell and/or Frog Pond Elementary Schools

Durham School Services SS1 - 54 Passenger Vehicle To and From George J. Mitchell and/or Frog Pond Elementary Schools

$166.53 (20 days) $3,330.60


$166.53 (20 days) $3,330.60


$166.53 (20 days) $3,330.60


$166.53 (20 days) $3,330.60

Durham School Services SS5 – 54 Passenger Vehicle To and From George J. Mitchell and/or Frog Pond Elementary Schools

$160.53 (20 days) $3,210.60

In-district summer program for special services (ESY) and Title 1 began on July 9, 2018. Title 1 run through August 2, 2018 and ESY ran through August 9, 2018, Monday - Thursday and students attended the Frog Pond Elementary School.

W. To approve Jointure Contracts through Pinelands Regional School District for the

2018-2019 school year. Durham School Service is doing all routes. All renewed at 1.51%. Non-public and Choice School renewed as per student enrollment (See Below)

ROUTE COST P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7, P8, P9, P10, P11, P12, I013 (F13) & I014 (F14)

$24,539.42 Each

P13, P14 & I16 (F15) $24,192.64 Each 1894 (F17) $30,216.76 F18 $29,569.56 2097 (F19) $28,359.47 F20 $12,962.93

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MINUTES P100 – Frog Pond Handicapped Bus With Aide $28,815.00 P101 – GJM Handicapped Bus With Aide $40,340.08 PRAM – GJM Handicapped Bus With Aide (Preschool)

$35,968.47

PAM3 (GPK3) & PPM3 (GPK4) – Preschool Buses With Aides

$22,097.67 Each

PAM1 (GPK1) & PAM2 (GPK2) – Preschool Buses With Aides

$39,210.82 Each

P15 $12,813.69 AUT1 – GJM Handicapped Bus With Aide (Preschool) $41,060.53 P102 - Frog Pond Handicapped Bus With Aide $47,121.27 F1, F2, F3, F4, F5 & F6 $160.87 Per Diem X 180 Days = $28,956.60

Each F7, F8, F9, F10, F11 & F12 $162.89 Per Diem X 180 Days = $29,320.20

Each P16 $99.92 Per Diem X 180 Days = $17,985.60 GPK5, GPK6, GPK7 & GPK8 – Preschool Buses With Aides

$111.01 Per Diem X 180 Days = $19,981.80 Each

P104 - GJM Handicapped Bus With Aide $193.45 Per Diem X 180 Days = $34,820.57 AUT2 – GJM Handicapped Bus With Aide (Preschool) $251.48 Per Diem X 180 Days = $45,266.40 AS_LCA1 (All Saints) (Renewed at lesser amount due to enrollment)

$12,770.52

CHOICE (Tuckerton Elementary) $19,321.75

X. To approve the Route sheets for the 2018-2019 school year. Routes are subject to change due to students transferring in and out of the district. See attached route for the following schools: (Attachment 12-X)

Frog Pond School F1-15 & F17-F20 (Kindergarten – 6th Grade) Arrival 8:05AM – Dismissal 3:00PM George J. Mitchell School P1–P16 (Kindergarten – 6th Grade) Arrival 8:05AM – Dismissal 3:00PM Frog Pond & George J. Mitchell School (Mini-bus) P100, P101 P102 & P104 Arrival 8:05AM – Dismissal 3:00PM Robert C. Wood, Sr. Early Childhood Center GPK1-GPK8 Arrival 9:30AM – Dismissal 3:30PM Robert C. Wood, Sr. Early Childhood Center (Mini-buses) PRAM, AUT1 & AUT2 Arrival 9:30AM – Dismissal 3:00PM



13. FACILITIES

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MINUTES Motion by D. Gross. Seconded by M. Maleski to approve Facilities Item A.

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

Policy #7150. Organization/Event Date/Time Location

PTO of LEH / PTO Fall Vendor Fair October 19, 2018 4:00pm - 9:00pm

GJM: Multi-Purpose Room

Little Egg Harbor Chamber of Commerce / Harvest Fest

November 3, 2018 12:00pm - 7:00pm

GJM: Parking Lot FP: Parking Lot

Pinelands AYF Organization / Car Wash Fundraiser

October 27, 2018 11:00am - 2:00pm

GJM: Parking Lot



14. TECHNOLOGY

Motion by J. Bellone. Seconded by M. Maleski to approve Technology Items A and B.

A. To approve the quote from Troxell in the amount of $2,291.40. (Attachment 14-A)

B. To approve the Obsolete Technology List. (Attachment 14-B)



15. NEW BUSINESS

Motion by J. Bellone. Seconded by M. Maleski. To amend the agenda to approve the following recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools: Resolved that the Board of Education approve the following days without pay for staff:

Jackie Eng, Evening Custodian, GJM 10/11 through 10/26/2018 (13 days without pay).

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MINUTES Alex Henderson, P/T Special Education Paraprofessional, GJM, 10/29 & 10/30 (2 days without pay)

Nadine Paretzky, School Nurse, FPE, 4/8, 4/9, 4/10, 2019 (3 days without pay)

Pamela Sharkey, 5th grade, Special Education Teacher, FPE, 6/13, 6/14, 2019 (2 days without pay) Roll Call: Mr. Becker Yes Mr. Bellone Yes Dr. Gross Yes Mr. Maleski Yes Mr. Moncrief Yes Mrs. Palan Yes Mr. Daleo Yes


Motion by R. Moncrief. Seconded by M. Maleski.

To approve a personal unpaid leave of absence for Jacqueline Anderson, Master Teacher, RCW ECC, beginning 9/1/2018 through 12/21/2018. Roll Call: Mr. Becker Yes Mr. Bellone Yes Dr. Gross Yes Mr. Maleski Yes Mr. Moncrief Yes Mrs. Palan Yes Mr. Daleo Yes

The Board Secretary stated the motion carried. Motion by J. Bellone. Seconded by M. Maleski. To approve a stipend from 9/1/2018 through 12/30/2018 in the amount of $1,200.00 per monthfor Mrs. Cheryl Yatauro, Master Teacher, RCW ECC for a total of $4,800.00.



Motion by J. Bellone. Seconded by D. Gross.

To approve the termination of employee # 5904 effective 10/16/2018.


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MINUTES

16. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

The following items are being presented for informational purposes: (Attachment 16)

A. Community School Financials for the month of September 2018 B. Correspondence from Mr. Cole, Facilities Manager

17. PERSONNEL - (Administrator Reports)

Motion by J. Becker. Seconded by M. Maleski to approve Personnel Items 1 through 11.

1. Retirement: Motion to accept retirement as follows: (Attachment #17 - 1)

A. Ms. Robin Morio, Special Education Teacher, FPE, effective 12/31/2018 -

28 years of dedicated service to the staff and students of Little Egg Harbor School District.

B. Mrs. Patricia Claussen, P/T Special Education Paraprofessional, FPE, effective 10/11/2018 - 12 years of dedicated service to the staff and students of the Little Egg Harbor School District.

2. Resignation:

Motion to accept resignations as follows: (Attachment #17 - 2)

A. Ms. Christy Maimone, CPA, GJM, effective 9/27/2018 B. Mr. James LaMontagne, P/T Evening Custodian, ECC, effective 10/12/2018 C. Ms. Sasha Damiano, District World Language Teacher, effective 11/24/2018

3. New Hires:

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) (Attachments #17 - 3)

A. Mr. Thomas Wyatt, GJM, P/T Special Education Paraprofessional is resigning

effective 9/21/2018 to accept a F/T Special Education Paraprofessional, Assistant, Step 1 w/degree as per LEHSSA $13.13 x 6.5 hours x 180 days =

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MINUTES $15,362.00, pro-rated, pending negotiations, effective 9/24/2018 through 6/30/2019. This is not a tenurable position. Time accrued will not go towards tenure.

B. Mrs. Valerie Hambly, PT Special Education Paraprofessional is resigning effective 9/28/2018 to accept a F/T Special Education Paraprofessional Assistant, Step 1 plus 30 CEU’s as per LEHSSA $12.20 per hour x 6.5 hours x 180 days = $14,274.00 plus $500.00 longevity, = $14,774 plus 12 x .10 = $12.0 x 6.5 hours x 180 days = $1,404.00 for a total salary of $16,178.00 pro-rated, pending negotiations, effective 10/01/2018 through 6/30/2019. Mrs. Hambly is replacing Ms. Kimberly Cummins. This is not a tenurable position. Time accrued will not go towards tenure.

C. Mrs. Dana Gantt, P/T Special Education Paraprofessional, GJM, effective 10/1/2018 through 6/30/2019, as per the part time rate sheet w/ degree $13.13 x 4.75 hour x 180 days = $11,226.00, pro-rated, pending negotiations. Mrs. Gantt is replacing Mrs. Valerie Hambly who accepted a full time position. This position is a not tenurable and time accrued will not go towards tenure.

D. Mrs. Kami Trebour, P/T Special Education Paraprofessional, GJM, effective 9/24/2018 through 6/30/2019, as per the part time rate sheet w/ degree $13.13 x 4.75 hour x 180 days = $11,226.00, pro-rated, pending negotiations. Mrs. Trebour is replacing Mr. Thomas Wyatt who accepted a full time position. This position is a not tenurable and time accrued will not go towards tenure.

E. Mrs. Molly Casella, P/T Special Education Paraprofessional, RCW ECC, effective on or about 10/17/2018 through 6/30/2019, as per the part time rate sheet $11.93 x 4.75 hour x 180 days = $10,200.00, pro-rated, pending negotiations. This is a new position This position is a not tenurable and time accrued will not go towards tenure.

F. Ms. Karen Danna, P/T Special Education Paraprofessional, RCW ECC, effective on or about 10/17/2018 through 6/30/2019, as per the part time rate sheet w/ degree $13.13 x 4.75 hour x 180 days = $11,226.00, pro-rated, pending negotiations. This is a new position. This position is a not tenurable and time accrued will not go towards tenure.

G. Ms. Amanda McCallister, P/T Special Education Paraprofessional, GJM/RCW ECC, effective on or about 10/17 /2018 through 6/30/2019, as per the part time rate sheet $11.93 per hour x 4.75 hours x 180 days = $10,200.00, pro-rated, pending negotiations. Ms. McCallister is replacing Amitria Nuttall who accepted a full time position. This position is a not tenurable and time accrued will not go towards tenure.

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MINUTES H. Ms. Karen Steinbrick, F/T Evening Custodian, RCW ECC, effective on or about

10/17/2018 through 6/30/2019 as per the LEHSSA salary guide, Step 1, $27,855.00, pro-rated, pending negotiations. Ms. Steinbrick is replacing Ms. Ashley Donofrio, Custodian, who resigned. This is a non-tenurable position. Time accrued does not go towards tenure.

I. Ms. Sharon O’Neill, P/T Food Service Worker, GJM, is resigning effective 10/31/2018 to accept F/T Evening Custodian, FPE, effective 11/1/2018 through 6/30/2019 as per the LEHSSA salary guide, Step 1, $27,855.00,+ $575.00 longevity = $28,430.00 total salary, pro-rated, pending negotiations. Ms. O’Neill is replacing Mrs. Joann Tindall, Custodian, who retired. This is a non-tenurable position. Time accrued does not go towards tenure

4. Rescinding of motions/salary adjustments:

A. To rescind motion, H-1, approved 9/17/2018 - Ms. Amy English, FPE, School Safety Patrol.

B. To rescind motion, 19-8, approved 8/13/2018 - Mrs. Alisa Palazzi, District Literacy

Coach, Graduate Courses from Rowan University.

C. To approve the following salary adjustment for Mr. Alex Henderson, P/T Special Education Paraprofessional, GJM effective 9/6/2018 through 6/30/2019, FROM: as per the part time rate sheet w/ degree $13.13 per hour x 4.75 hours x 180 days = $11,226.00 TO: as per part time rate sheet w/CEU guide, $12.20 per hour x 4.75 hours x 180 days = $10,431.00, pro-rated, pending negotiations.

D. To approve the following salary adjustment for Ms. Patricia Largey-Ward, F/T Nurse Assistant, GJM effective 9/1/2018 - 6/30/2019 FROM: $37,539.00 TO: $39,539.00.

5. Leaves of Absence:

To approve the following requests for Leaves of Absences:

A. Mrs. Amanda Hand, Preschool Teacher, RCW ECC, is requesting a Maternity Leave of Absence to begin on or about 1/22/2019 through 5/31/2019. Mrs. Hand is requesting to utilize 25 sick days plus 2 non-cumulative sick days. Additionally, Mrs. Hand will be utilizing 60 days of the FMLA beginning 1/22/2019 through on or about 4/15/2018. Additionally, Mrs. Hand is requesting to take an unpaid personal leave of absence for purposes of child bonding beginning 4/16/2019 through 5/31/2019. Mrs. Hand’s medical benefits will remain intact through 4/15/2019 and will be offered COBRA beginning 4/16/2019.

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MINUTES B. Ms. Kimberly Barat, 1st grade Teacher, GJM, is requesting an Intermittent

NJFLA leave of absence to begin on or about 10/8/2018 through 6/30/2019 to care for an ill family member up to 60 days, pending paperwork. Ms. Barat has requested to utilize accumulated sick time, if necessary, during this time. Ms. Barat’s medical benefits will remain intact during this period.

C. Mrs. Susan Doka, F/T Special Education Paraprofessional, FPE, is requesting an intermittent NJFLA leave of absence to begin on or about 10/16/2018 through 6/30/2019 to care for an ill family member up to 60 days, pending paperwork. Mrs. Doka has requested to utilize accumulated sick time, if necessary, during this time. Mrs. Doka’s medical benefits will remain intact during this period.

D. Mrs. Melissa Grispart, Special Education Teacher, GJM, is requesting an

Intermittent NJFLA leave of absence to begin on or about 11/5/2018 through 6/30/2019 to care for an ill family member, up to 60 days, pending paperwork. Mrs. Grispart has requested to utilize up to 10 accumulated sick days, if necessary, during this time. Mrs. Grispart’s medical benefits will remain intact during this period.

E. Kayleigh Hand, F/T Custodian, FPE, is requesting an Intermittent NJFLA leave of absence to begin 10/15/2018 through 6/30/2019 to care for an ill family member, up to 60 days, pending paperwork. Ms. Hand has requested to utilize accumulated sick days, if necessary, during this time. Ms. Hand’s medical benefits will remain intact during this period.

6. Substitutes:

To approve the attached substitutes for the 2018-2019 school year. (Attachment #17 - 6)

7. Pinelands Senior Projects:

To approve the attached list of students for Pinelands Regional High School Senior Projects. (Attachment #17 - 7)

8. Field Experience: To approve the attached list of students for Field Experience: (Attachment #17 - 8)

9. District Mentors:

To approve the attached list of mentors for the Little Egg Harbor School district (Attachment #17 - 9)

10. Advanced Training: To approve the following request for Advanced Training Level of the Teacher’s Salary Guide, effective February 1, 2019, pending negotiations as listed below:

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MINUTES A. Mrs. Amanda Clifton, Preschool Teacher, RCW ECC FROM: Step 9 MA+30 =

$67,484.00 TO: Step 9 MA + 45 = 68,334.00, effective 2/1/2019, pending negotiations.

11. LEH COMMUNITY SCHOOL: To approve Nathan Wyatt as Counselor from Counselor in Training, effective 10/17/2018, $12.00 per hour, hours are flexible.

Roll Call: Mr. Becker Yes Mr. Bellone Yes Dr. Gross Yes Mr. Maleski Yes Mr. Moncrief Yes Mrs. Palan Yes Mr. Daleo Yes Mrs. Palan abstained on Item H. The Board Secretary stated the motion carried.

18. HIB

Motion by J. Becker. Seconded by D. Gross to accept the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying reports as presented and discussed in Executive Session. Roll Call: Mr. Becker Yes Mr. Bellone Yes Dr. Gross Yes Mr. Maleski Yes Mr. Moncrief Yes Mrs. Palan Yes Mr. Daleo Yes The Board Secretary stated the motion carried.

19. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Motion by M. Maleski. Seconded by J. Becker to approve Policies and Procedures Items A through K.

A. To approve the attached listing of policies for revisions: (Attachment #19 - A) POLICY # POLICY TITLE

8210 School Year

8220 School Day

B. To approve the attached listing of Regulations for 2nd reading and adoption (Attachment #19 - B)

REGULATION # REGULATION TITLE

2624 Grading System

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MINUTES C. To approve the submission of the School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades

under the Anti-Bullying of Rights Act for 2017-2018 (Attachment #19 - C)

D. To approve the new job description and posting for Project Managers (s) for the NJTSS-ER (New Jersey Tiered Systems of Supports-Early Reading) Grant. This is a stipend position of $2,100.00 per year as per the LEHEA negotiated agreement, pending negotiations. (Attachment #19 - D)

E. To approve the following new job descriptions: (Attachment #19 - E)

● School Security Officer (p/t) ● Night Custodial/Mechanic/Maintenance Supervisor (Shared Service)

F. To approve the following support staff transfers for the 2018-2019 schools effective

10/15/2019:

● Jackie Eng from GJM day custodian to FPE evening custodian ● Joann Tindall from FPE evening custodian to GJM evening custodian

G. To approve the attached professional development courses for Ms. Alisa Palazzi,

District Literacy Coach, as was initially discussed when Ms. Palazzi was hired. The district will utilize allocated Curriculum and Instruction funds to reimburse for these courses. (Attachment # 19-G)

H. To approve the attached Nursing Service Plan for the 2018-2019 school year for the Little Egg Harbor School District. (Attachment #19 - H)

I. To approve the following increases in substitute rates effective 11/1/2018:

● Substitute Teacher - $85.00 per day ● Substitute Paraprofessional - $11.00 per hour ● Substitute Cafeteria Playground Aide - $11.00 per hour ● Substitute Secretary - $11.00 per hour ● Substitute Clerk - $11.00 per hour

J. To approve the following venue be added to the 2018-2019 field trips:

● We Rock Spectrum Gym, Waretown, NJ

K. To approve the following resolution:

WHEREAS, in the interim between the regular meeting of the Little Egg Harbor Township Board of Education held on October 16, 2018 and the next regular scheduled Board of Education meeting of November 12, 2018, the Little Egg Harbor Township Board of Education authorizes the following:

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MINUTES NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows: The Board authorizes the Superintendent of Schools, to conduct interviews and offer employment to prospective candidates for the 2018/2019 School Year. Said candidates will be appointed at the Regular meeting of the Little Egg Harbor Township Board of Education to be held on Monday, November 12, 2018.

Roll Call: Mr. Becker Yes Mr. Bellone Yes Dr. Gross Yes Mr. Maleski Yes Mr. Moncrief Yes Mrs. Palan Yes Mr. Daleo Yes Mr. Bellone abstained on Item E. The Board Secretary stated the motion carried.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: (Reports)

The following items are being presented for informational purposes:

● Enrollment /attendance reports for the month ending 9/30/2018 ● Health office reports for the month ending 9/302018 ● Suspension reports for the month ending 9/30/2018 ● Fire/emergency drill reports for the month ending 9/30/2018

20. 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 sign-in sheet located on the podium. Please sign in before you speak.

Nora Maloney implored the Board of Education to consider the impact of the LEH Education Associations contract negotiations. Marc Sink and Carla Baker shared their hardship as a LEH Education Association Member. Jamey Carnes spoke about how frustrating it is to have a contract impasse. Madge Rosenberg spoke as an employee of the district and stated that she has been paying the Tier 4 benefits amount since day 1 and think it’s fair if the teachers pay their share. Katrina Reigelman, Energy Manager, stated there are two new programs for the district:

(1) Trex Company - plastic bag collection- if the schools win the competition the schools will receive a bench made for them. Ms. Reigelman and Mr. Brown stated they would purchase the bench if the schools do not win. (2) Crayola recycle program - collection of old used markers are being made into fuel and recycled.

Jodi Platti, President PTO, Updated the board of education on the activities happening with the PTO.

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MINUTES Kathleen Krawiec, Questioned how does the board approve new positions if there is no money available for the teachers contract? Dr. McCooley stated the new positions are still within the budget and there have been resignations and terminations on the agenda this evening. The safety position is through the township. MaryEllen Dippolito, Questioned the approval of the shared night custodian position. Dr. McCooley stated the job description has to be approved in order for the position to be posted. The position is for the coverage of the Junior High School, the TCU’s and the 3 schools at Little Egg Harbor. Ms. Dippolito asked why that position is needed when it hasn’t been in the past. Dr. McCooley stated there’s been breakage in the maintenance and custodial departments. She stated it would more effective to have someone with the the certifications rather than outsourcing for that and can oversee the night staff to be sure they are running effectively. Ms. Dippolito continued to ask questions regarding the maintenance/custodian position. Dr. McCooley asked for clarification several times on the questions being asked. Mr. Brown stated this is a public comment session limited to three minutes not a question and answer session. Dr. McCooley stated to Ms. Dippolito that it is still within the facilities budget and has nothing to do with the teachers. Statement from Mr. Nicholas Brown, School Business Administrator

The Little Egg Harbor Township Board of Education (“Board”) and the Little Egg Township Education Association (“Association”) are currently bargaining a successor Agreement to the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (“CBA”), which expired on June 30, 2018. To date, the parties have been unable to reach an agreement on a successor CBA.

Up to this point, the Board refrained from public comment in order to allow the negotiations process to continue unimpeded by external factors. The perception that the Board has acted in any way other than in good faith and ethically is factually and legally inaccurate. The Board feels that there is no choice but to respond and address any misconceptions potentially held by the public.

The Board recognizes and appreciates its teachers. The Board will continue to negotiate with its teachers in good-faith to foster mutual and continuous respect.

The Association represents over 140 teachers employed by the Board. Association members’ salaries and health insurance cost the Board more than $13 million dollars. Currently, Little Egg Harbor Township teacher salaries rank 1st among the seven similarly sized and economically equivalent districts throughout the State, and exceed the salaries of those districts by $4,500 per year in each category compared. The Board salaries also exceed the average salaries of Ocean County districts by $3,400 per year. Little Egg Harbor Township salaries are so exceptional that even absent an increase, the 2017-2018 teacher salaries exceed the average 2018-2019 salary of the seven similarly sized and economically equivalent districts by at least $3,400 in all categories of comparison.

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MINUTES Currently, 88% of school districts in the state continue to utilize Chapter 78 to calculate employee health benefit payments. The current CBA contained language which froze employee payments at the amounts which were paid on June 30, 2016. As a result, the Board was solely responsible for all increases in health insurance costs since this date, which is a sum of approximately $135,000. Since beginning negotiations, the Board has taken the position that it, and thereby the Little Egg Harbor Township residents, cannot and should not be solely responsible for the growth in health insurance premiums.

The Board faces a significant loss of state funding in the next six years. Over that period, the State will cut approximately $2.2 Million from the Little Egg Township budget. This amount represents approximately 10% of the overall General Fund Budget.

In 2018-2019 alone, the Board will lose approximately $243,000 in state aid and anticipates losing an additional $161,000 in 2019-2020. As a result of these decreases in state funding, the Board cannot agree to the proposals made by the Association which continue to both shift sole responsibility for the cost of health insurance to the Board, and disproportionately increase employee salaries.

If the Board of Education agrees to an above-average salary proposal, when paired with the anticipated loss of state funding and a continued freeze in employee health benefit insurance payments, will require Reductions in Force (“RIFs”) of staff members and RIFs may need to occur in numerous budget cycles in order to ensure compliance with the statutory 2% cap. This will require significant increases in class sizes, which are currently below 23 students for every 1 teacher.

The Board is working diligently to enhance the quality of education while agreeing to terms and conditions consistent with the present economic climate and in the best interests of our children and the taxpayers. The Board is optimistic that a settlement will ultimately be reached on a successor agreement.

After meeting with a state-appointed Mediator, the parties agreed to proceed to the next stage: Fact-Finding. Similar to mediation, a State-appointed Fact-Finder has met with the parties. The Board anticipates a second meeting with the Fact-Finder in the next month. In the event that no Agreement is reached, the Fact-Finder shall issue a recommendation for settlement after considering the information presented by both the Board and the Association.

The Board is aware of the economic impact that the school budget will have upon the taxpayers. As such, the Board seeks a new contract which is mutually beneficial and fiscally responsible.

21. BOARD FORUM J. Palan thought it was very refreshing to listen to the children’s reports of the various activities in the school. She thinks there will be good public speakers and maybe even board members in the future.

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MINUTES D. Gross thanked for everyone for their reports and liked hearing all the good things going on in classroom, especially the third grader presentation. J. Becker congratulated the student for their reports, students of the month and thought the HIB presentation was great. He also thanked Ms. Reigelmann for her efforts on energy conservation. M. Maleski congratulated the students of the month and the volunteer of the month. A. Daleo congratulated the presenters and the students of the month.

22. EXECUTIVE SESSION #2

No Second Executive Session needed.

23. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by M. Maleski. Seconded by R. Moncrief. To adjourn at 7:14 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Nicholas K. Brown Board Secretary/School Business Administrator

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MONTHLY BOARD MEETING AGENDA MINUTES CALL TO ORDER ... · setting forth the time, date, and location of this meeting. 3. ROLL CALL Roll Call: Mr. Becker Yes Mr. Bellone Yes Dr. Gross