REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

Monday, July 22, 2013 6:30 PM Board/Administration Building 1. Opening Activities

1.1 Call to Order/Flag Salute 1.2 Moment of Reflection 1.3 Statement of Advance Notice

2. Approval of Open and Closed Session Minutes 2.1 Work Session Meeting – June 10, 2013 2.2 Regular Meeting – June 17, 2013 3. Communications and Petitions (Board/Superintendent) 4. Reports and Discussions 4.1 Superintendent's Report 4.1.1 Annual Report on Violence and Vandalism 4.1.2 HIB Year-End Final Report 4.2 Personnel Committee Report 4.3 Curriculum and Instruction Committee Report 4.4 Business Committee Report 4.5 Policy Committee Report 4.6 Board President’s Report 5. Action Items (members of the community may comment on any agenda item listed in this

section prior to Board discussion) 5.1 Monthly Expenditures and Reports (attached) 5.2 Personnel (attached) 5.3 Curriculum and Instruction (attached) 5.4 Business Services (attached) 5.5 Administrative (attached) 6. Public Comments (Students, parents, employee organizations, community members). 7. Board and Administration Comments/Suggestions for Future Agenda Items 8. Confidential Session (At its discretion, the Board may declare a confidential session whenever

matters to be discussed fall within one of the categories listed below)

RESOLVED, that the Board meet in closed session for the purpose of discussing:

personnel, negotiations, pending or anticipated litigation, matters of attorney-client privilege, confidential pupil matters, real estate matters.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the matters discussed in closed session be disclosed to the public when the reason for confidentiality no longer exists.

9. Adjourn

5.1 Motion to approve, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following monthly expenditures and reports:

5.1.1 Approve the June 28, 2013 bill list in the amount of $593,842.79.

5.1.2 Approve the July 22, 2013 bill list in the amount of $3,053,786.72.

5.1.3 Approve the June 25, 2013 regular payroll in the amount of $2,348,171.66.

5.1.4 Approve the July 15, 2013 regular payroll in the amount of $1,327,192.20.

5.1.5 Approve the July 16, 2013 supplemental payroll in the amount of $161,192.12.

Personnel Action Items for Board Meeting July 22, 2013

5.2 Motion to approve on the recommendation of the Superintendent the following Personnel action items:

5.2.1 Approve the retirement of Denise Leinker, Secretary at Mount

Olive Middle School effective September 1, 2013 with appreciation for twenty-one years of service to the Mount Olive Township School District.

5.2.2 Accept the resignation of Christopher Binns, Special Education

Teacher at Mt. View School effective July 10, 2013 with appreciation for eleven years of service to the Mount Olive Township School District.

5.2.3 Accept the resignation of Gerard Dawson, Teacher of

English/Language Arts at Mount Olive High School effective July 9, 2013 with appreciation for two years of service to the Mount Olive Township School District.

5.2.4 Accept the resignation of Tricia Kurzyna, Teacher of

English/Language Arts at Mount Olive Middle School effective July 1, 2013 with appreciation for one year of service to the Mount Olive Township School District.

5.2.5 Accept the resignation of Marilyn Fitzgerald, part time Teacher

of Family Consumer Science at Mount Olive High School effective July 1, 2013 with appreciation for one year of service to the Mount Olive Township School District.

5.2.6 Accept the resignation of Sharon West, Vice Principal at Mount

Olive Middle School effective October 1, 2013 with appreciation for one year of service to the Mount Olive Township School District.

5.2.7 Accept the resignation of Sharon Quinn, Lunchroom/Recess

Aide at Tinc Road School effective July 11, 2013 with appreciation for two years of service to the Mount Olive Township School District.

5.2.8 Accept the resignation of Janine Carratura, Lunchroom Aide at

Mount Olive Middle School effective July 16, 2013 with appreciation for one year of service to the Mount Olive Township School District.

5.2.9 Rescind action item # 4.2.21 from the June 10, 2013 board

meeting to appoint Jessica Lewis, Teacher of English/Language Arts at Mount Olive Middle School.

5.2.10 Rescind action item # 5.2.44 from the June 17, 2013 board

meeting to appoint Pamela Nicholais, Transportation Supervisor.


5.2.11 Rescind action item # 5.2.24 from the May 20, 2013 board

meeting to appoint the Head Cook job title/position at Sandshore School effective for the 2013-2014 school year.

5.2.12 Approve the employment of the following list of professional

staff to write curriculum at $42.00 per hour for the subjects and hours listed for the 2012-2013 school year:

Name Subject Hours Karen Husser Kindergarten Reading and Writing Assessments 6 Jennifer Leone Development of 1st grade Writing Prompts 6 Edith Seel Development of 2nd grade Writing Prompts 6

5.2.13 Approve the summer employment of the following professional

staff to attend two days of Amplify Tablet Training on July 30,

2013, July 31, 2013, August 22, 2013 or August 23, 2013 at per diem rate for the 2013-2014 school year:

Kristen Casabona Ronan Cotter Douglas Ferry Michael Gilbert Jenna Graham Melissa Grossberndt Jessica Hamilton Jennifer Kalkunte Lea Margosiak Dawn Mireski Susan Pasqualone Sheila Ross France VanStone Jennifer Amicucci Jose Bilbao Pamela Brodhead Svetlana Fayvelevich Joseph Hehn Linda Hunter Zaid Khalil Elom Kerr Yvonne Mathez Robert Peters Christina Pirog Michelle Sabella Gail Van Ekeren Peter Yim

5.2.14 Approve the summer employment of Kenneth Arata, Teacher

of English for the 2013 Summer Programs at $1,900 per session, based on enrollment.

5.2.15 Approve the summer employment of the following staff for

Transportation personnel as needed, paid at current step at van rates for the 2013 Extended Year Summer Program:

Name Hours Per Day Total Days Kathy Cestone 3 20 Samuel Cosman 3 20 Eustaquia Cruz 3 20 Carmelita Giraldo 3 20 William Overland 3 20 Cindy Reynolds 3 20


5.2.16 Approve the summer employment of Jacqueline Cline, Van Aide at current step on the Aide Salary Guide for the 2013 Extended Year Summer Program.

5.2.17 Approve the summer employment of the following Substitute

Van Aides at $10.70 per hour for the 2013 Extended Year Summer Program:

Gerald D’Albis Eva Pittigher Michelle Laracuente

5.2.18 Approve the summer employment of the following staff for

Custodian and Maintenance work at the rate of $10.50 per hour for thirty-two (32) hours per week (hours 7:00 am – 2:00 pm Monday through Thursday and Friday 7:00 am – 2:00 pm) effective July 1, 2013 through August 23, 2013 or until projects are completed:

William Mauro William Romano Jonathan Pace Scott Buchanan Robert Corpion Max Werner Alexander Stefiniw

5.2.19 Approve the summer employment of the following professional

and support staff for the 2013 Extended Year School Program:

Kathy Mulcahy, Aide in the Social Skills Program, 4.25 hours per day, for twenty days at $15.87 per hour, at a total cost of $1,139.85 replacing Brianne Chamber-Anderson.

Chloe Pethen, Aide in the Autistic Program, 4.25 hours per

day, for twenty days at $10.00 per hour, at a total cost of $850.00 replacing Deborah Desranleau.

June Schaefer ABA Therapist $30.35 pr hr Suzanne Day ABA Therapist $30.35 pr hr Jillian Slater ABA Therapist $28.48 pr hr Christine Thomas ABA Therapist $26.89 pr hr Janet Greco Substitute Teacher $11.43 pr hr Susan Callahan Substitute Teacher $11.43 pr hr Jami Lionetti Child Study Evaluations $37.53 pr hr Julianne Czejak Substitute Aide $10.00 pr hr

5.2.20 Approve the summer employment of Deborah Whelan, Child

Study Team to work an additional four (4) days during July and August 2013 at the daily rate of $324.70 at a total cost of $1,298.80. (Budgeted)


5.2.21 Approve the summer employment of Janice Escobar to provide nine (9) hours of physical therapy at $65.00 per hour at a total cost of $585.00 during the months of July and August 2013. (Budgeted)

5.2.22 Approve the revised job description for Elementary Teacher of

Reading effective September 1, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school year, as attached.

5.2.23 Approve the new job description for Literacy Supervisor, K-8

effective August 1, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school year, as attached.

5.2.24 Approve the following new job descriptions effective

September 1, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school year, as attached.

Literacy Instructional Specialist Satellite Cook

5.2.25 Approve the following transfers effective September 1, 2013 for

the 2013-2014 school year:

From To Lisa Newberg-Brown Lisa Newberg-Brown Teacher Aide Library Aide Sandshore School Mount Olive High School Linda Wheeler Linda Wheeler Cafeteria personnel Cafeteria personnel Sandshore School Mount Olive Middle School

5.2.26 Approve a paid medical leave of absence using accumulated

sick days for Rebecca Neidhardt, Teacher of the Handicapped at Mount Olive Middle School, effective October 15, 2013 through November 14, 2013 and further approve an unpaid childcare leave of absence effective November 15, 2013 through April 9, 2014; returning April 10, 2014. Dental/Medical benefits will be provided by the Board through February 6, 2014.

5.2.27 Approve the change of employment for Margaret Hipwell from

Elementary Instructional Supervisor at Mt. View School to the new Literacy Supervisor, K8 at step five - $115,607 on the Administrator and Supervisor Salary Guide, effective September 1, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school year.

5.2.28 Approve the appointment of Chad Donahue, to the ten months

plus 15 fifteen days Elementary Instructional Supervisor at Mt. View School at step one (1) - $98,822 on the Administrators and Supervisors Salary Guide effective September 1, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school year, replacing Margaret Hipwell. (Budgeted)


5.2.29 Approve the appointment of Peter Yim, Teacher of Physics at

Mount Olive High School at step two (2) Ph.D. - $66,589 effective September 1, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school year, replacing P. Elizabeth Taylor. (Budgeted)

5.2.30 Approve the appointment of Brian Holton, Teacher of Physics

at Mount Olive High School at step ten (10) MA+30 - $75,259 effective September 1, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school year, replacing Bonnie Brooks. (Budgeted)

5.2.31 Approve the appointment of John Pieper, Teacher of Social

Studies at Mount Olive High School at step one (1) BA - $51,039 effective September 1, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school year, replacing Michael Ryan. (Budgeted)

5.2.32 Approve the appointment of Blaine Crawn, Teacher of English

at Mount Olive High School at step one (1) BA - $51,039 effective September 1, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school year, replacing Gerard Dawson. (Budgeted)

5.2.33 Approve the appointment of Amanda Wheaton, School

Counselor at Mount Olive High School at step one (1) MA - $59,639 effective September 1, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school year, replacing Catherine Haun. (Budgeted)

5.2.34 Approve the appointment of Erin Moriarty, in the new position

as Special Education Teacher-Autistic Program at Mount Olive Middle School at step one (1) MA - $59,639 effective September 1, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school year. (Budgeted)

5.2.35 Approve the appointment of Janine Adams, part time

Elementary School Teacher .5 fte at CMS Elementary School at step one (1) BA - $51,039 prorated effective September 1, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school year, replacing Nicole Matthews. (Budgeted)

5.2.36 Approve the appointment of Rosemarie Kinney, Elementary

School Teacher at CMS Elementary School at step one (1) BA - $51,039 effective September 1, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school year, replacing Laura Iacampo. (Budgeted)

5.2.37 Approve the appointment of Melissa France, Special Education

Teacher – Magellan Program at Tinc Road School at step one (1) MA - $59,639 effective September 1, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school year, replacing Jodi Bartolomeo. (Budgeted)


5.2.38 Approve the appointment of Brittany Dungan as a long term substitute Elementary School Teacher at CMS Elementary School at the per diem rate of $80.00 per day for the first twenty consecutive days increasing to $150.00 per day on the 21st day effective September 1, 2013 through November 25, 2013 serving for Kate Brady on a childcare leave of absence. (Budgeted)

5.2.39 Approve the appointment of Cristina DiMaggio as a long term

substitute Elementary School Teacher at CMS Elementary School at the per diem rate of $80.00 per day for the first twenty consecutive days increasing to $150.00 per day on the 21st day effective September 1, 2013 through November 25, 2013 serving for Dawn Walsh on a childcare leave of absence. (Budgeted)

5.2.40 Approve the appointment of Gloria Longo, twelve month

Secretary in the Guidance Department at Mount Olive High School at step one (1) Category 1 - $35,627 on the Secretary Salary Guide prorated, eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week, effective September 1, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school year, replacing Barbara Batsch. (Budgeted)

5.2.41 Approve the appointment of Kathleen Silvestri, twelve month

Secretary – Vice Principal at Mount Olive Middle School at step one (1) Category 1 - $35,627 on the Secretary Salary Guide prorated, eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week, effective September 1, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school year, replacing Beverly Murdter. (Budgeted)

5.2.42 Approve the appointment of Sandra Remshifski, twelve month

Secretary – Guidance Office at Mount Olive Middle School at step one (1) Category 1 - $35,627 on the Secretary Salary Guide prorated, eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week, effective September 1, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school year, replacing Denise Leinker. (Budgeted)

5.2.43 Approve the appointment of Scott Abrams, non-unit twelve

month position as Technology Support Specialist at the annual salary of $50,000 prorated, eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week, effective July 29, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school year, replacing Ellen Spotter. (Budgeted)

5.2.44 Approve the appointment of Robert Stark, Custodian at Mount

Olive High School at step one (1) - $33,439 on the Custodian Salary Guide, prorated plus 10% shift differential and Black Seal stipend, eight (8) hours per day from 10:00 pm – 6:00 am, five (5) days per week, effective August 1, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school year, replacing Stephen Koger. (Budgeted)


5.2.45 Approve the change of employment for Patrick Fiedler, from part time Custodian at CMS Elementary School to part time Custodian at the Administration Building, at step one (1) – $33,439 on the Custodial Salary Guide prorated, six (6) hours per day from 3:30 pm to 9:30 pm, for 185 days effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 replacing Ruben Olivera. (Budgeted)

5.2.46 Approve the appointment of Trevor Campbell, non-unit twelve

month position as Performing Arts Center Sound and Lighting Technician at the annual salary of $36,000 prorated, eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week, effective July 23, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school year, replacing Andrew Roberts. (Budgeted)

5.2.47 Approve the appointment of Beth Jacksier, non-unit Performing

Arts Center Sound and Lighting Technician on an as needed basis at $25.00 per hour effective July 23, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school year. (Budgeted)

5.2.48 Approve the following coaching recommendations at Mount

Olive Middle School for the Fall 2013 Season: (Budgeted)

Sport Level Name Step Stipend Soccer (Boys) Head Jon Reber 1 $4,210.00 Soccer (Girls) Head Karen Schuetz 3 $4,360.00 Soccer (Girls) Asst Carly O’Reilly 1 $2,130.00 Field Hockey Head Karen LaValley 20 $5,210.00 Field Hockey Asst Jenny Ann Sisca 7 $2,480.00 Cross Country Head William Zaccheo 1 $4,210.00 Cross Country Asst Kelly Lauter 1 $2,130.00

5.2.49 Approve column movement on the salary guide for the

following professional staff for the 2013-2014 school year: (Budgeted)

Name From To Catherine French 16 BA+30 16 MA Daniel Grzywacz 6 MA 6 MA+30 Michael Gilbert 9 MA 9 MA+30 Jami Lionetti 4 BA 4 BA+30

5.2.50 Approve the following Mount Olive Middle School Extra Pay for

Extra Work job descriptions effective September 1, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school year, as attached:

Geography Club Gifted and Talented Art


5.2.51 Approve the following rates for athletic school events for the 2013-2014 school year: (Budgeted)

Ticket sellers $37.50 per game Crowd control $62.50 per game Gameworkers $62.50 per game Announcers $62.50 per game Track meet timekeepers $56.25 single meet rate Track meet timekeepers $68.75 double meet rate Freshman Clock operator $43.75 per game Junior Varsity Clock operator $43.75 per game Varsity Clock operator $62.50 per game

5.2.52 Approve the following additions to the list of substitute teachers

for the 2013-2014 school year:

Name Crs/Degree Institution Lorel DeLuca 99 crs William Paterson Univ. Grace Lopez A.A.S. County College of Morris Christopher Renda B.A. Penn State University

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Elementary Teacher of Reading (elementary) QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Holds a valid New Jersey Certificate as Reading Teacher, or Reading Specialist, English or

Elementary School with Subject Matter Specialization: Language Arts/Literacy Specialization in Grades 5-8

2. Experience in the specialization of the teaching of reading. 3. Minimum of three years classroom teaching experience at the elementary level. REPORTS TO: K-12 Supervisor of Language Arts K-12 Director of Educational Programs (School

Design) JOB GOAL: To coordinate a variety of methodologies of reading instruction in the elementary schools; to provide consistent instruction in reading and to offer resources and instruction in reading techniques for elementary staff. The Elementary Reading Teacher is responsible for providing high-level literacy learning experiences to struggling readers/writers; facilitating the K-5 English/Language Arts program; providing resources, coaching and training in literacy to the elementary staff; staying abreast of current ‘best practices’ and interventions for all students in the content areas of English/Language Arts. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Implement scientific-based reading research strategies to enable students to develop the

competencies and skills to be successful readers and writers. 2. Provide small group instruction designed to meet individual needs. 3. Use common formative assessments and multiple measures to identify and monitor

progress towards selected interventions for identified students. 4. Identify student needs and collaborate with other professional staff members in assessing

and assisting students with reading and/or writing problems. 5. Conduct reading assessments, gather and analyze data and write reports related to

literacy. 6. Use appropriate core and supplemental intervention materials that align with district

curriculum and the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). 7. Assist teachers by conducting demonstration lessons, team-teaching, coaching and

selecting books and other instructional materials to meet students’ literacy needs. 8. Provide instructional support for the Reading Rescue aide in each building. 9. Attend I&RS meetings and participate in Rtl as needed. 10. Assess student achievement through screening, progress monitoring, diagnostic and

outcome measures to determine those in need of supplemental or intensive intervention. 11. Become familiar with the administration and interpretation of district level diagnostic

measures and state assessments commonly used in the school. 12. Participate in grade level/department PLCs focused on collective inquiry and student

literacy learning. 13. Conduct teacher in-service training when appropriate to turn-key relevant data results and

best practice literacy techniques. 14. Maintain parental contact through conferences (phone, email, in-person) and progress

reports. 15. Develop, maintain and file all reports, records and other required documents. 16. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Educational Programs (School

Design).

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1. Provide follow-up instruction for students in second grade who were participants in the Reading Rescue program at the first grade level. Monitor student progress in reading and identify areas for student improvement in reading.

2. Act as a resource for the Reading Rescue aide in each building through classroom visits and reading strategy discussions. 3. Provide diagnosis and prescription of individual student reading problems based on classroom teacher requests. 4. Monitor and support the delivery of the New Jersey Core Content Standards in Language Arts in all elementary classes. 5. Observe student actions in reading and recommend strategies to teachers. 6. Serve as a resource to the PAC committees for referred students exhibiting reading difficulties. 7. Interpret test data and use it to provide strategies for improving reading instruction. 8. Conduct demonstration lessons in reading for teaching staff. 9. Provide reports to the district Language Arts Supervisor on reading activities and progress on job responsibilities. 10. Provide 1:1 instruction for students in reading as needed. 11. Perform other functions in reading instruction as assigned by the Language Arts Supervisor. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten (10) months EVALUATION: Job performance will be evaluated by the Language Arts Supervisor Director of Educational Programs according to state law, regulation and district evaluation standards and practices. adopted: June 29, 1998 revised: reviewed:

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Literacy Supervisor K-8 QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Holds a valid New Jersey certificate with the appropriate teaching endorsement. 2. Holds a valid New Jersey certificate as a Reading Specialist. 3. Holds a valid New Jersey certificate in Supervision. 4. Demonstrates commitment to research-based practices in literacy learning. 5. Minimum of five years or more of teaching experience at the elementary/middle level. 6. Minimum of three years or more of supervisory experience. 7. Demonstrated knowledge of the components of balanced literacy, various literacy assessments, and the

Common Core State Standards and frameworks. 8. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with teachers and administrators. REPORTS TO: Director of Educational Programs/ School Design K-12 JOB GOAL: Improve student achievement and learning by providing leadership to staff in their classroom practices in elementary school literacy instruction, curriculum and assessment. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Work cooperatively and collectively with principals, staff, directors and other supervisors to ensure that

literacy instructional programs and services are coordinated and administered uniformly and equitably. 2. Plan, organize, implement, supervise, coordinate and monitor programs in the English/Language Arts

Common Core State Standards (CCSS) that ensure that each student meets and exceeds the standards by: • Use of data to identify student and instructional needs; • Clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the various programs; • Vertical and horizontal articulation of skills and content sequence; • Consistent and regular program evaluation; • Personnel supervision and evaluation

3. Work with classroom teachers to improve teaching and learning, through classroom demonstrations, co-teaching, lesson study and mentoring.

4. Assist teachers in the analysis of data from a variety of sources to improve literacy instruction. 5. Assist in the development of the district/school professional development programs, including delivering

and facilitating literacy workshops and programs as well as job-embedded activities. 6. Participate in grade level/department PLCs focused on collective inquiry and student literacy learning. 7. Work collaboratively and participate in district-wide meetings with district literacy personnel,

English/Language Arts teams and the Director of Educational Programs. 8. Participate in the review and revision of the districts’ English/Language Arts curriculum. 9. Develop, maintain and file all reports, records and other required documents. 10. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Educational Programs/School Design. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten months plus fifteen days EVALUATION: Job performance will be evaluated by the Director of Educational Programs according to state law, regulation and district evaluation standards and practices. adopted: revised: reviewed:

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Literacy Instructional Specialist QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Holds a valid New Jersey certificate with the appropriate teaching endorsement. 2. Demonstrates commitment to research-based practices in literacy learning. 3. Minimum of five years or more of classroom teaching experience. 4. Demonstrated knowledge of the components of balance literacy, various literacy assessments

and the Common Core State Standard and frameworks. 5. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with teachers. REPORTS TO: Director of Educational Programs/School Design K-12 JOB GOAL: Improve student achievement and learning by providing leadership to staff in their classroom practices in middle school literacy instruction, curriculum and assessment. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provide consultation/collaborative services to classroom teachers, model “best” instructional

practices to support individuals or groups of students in literacy learning across the content areas.

2. Work with classroom teachers to improve teaching and learning, through classroom demonstrations, co-teaching, lesson study and mentoring.

3. Assist teachers in the analysis of data from a variety of sources to improve literacy instruction. 4. Assist teachers as they evaluate students’ strengths and weaknesses and identify appropriate

classroom interventions, strategies and techniques. 5. Assist in the development of the district/school professional development programs, including

delivering and facilitating literacy workshops and programs as well as job-embedded activities. 6. Work collaboratively and participate in district-wide meetings with district literacy personnel,

English/Language Arts teams and the Director of Educational Programs. 7. Participate in the review and revision of the district’s English/Language Arts curriculum. 8. Participate in grade level/department PLCs focused on collective inquiry and student literacy

learning. 9. Conduct teacher in-service teaching when appropriate to turn-key relevant data results and best

practice literacy techniques. 10. Develop, maintain and file all reports, records and other required documents. 11. Manage and inventory English/Language Arts instructional materials and resources. 12. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Educational Programs/School Design. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten (10) months EVALUATION: Job performance will be evaluated by the Director of Educational Programs according to state law, regulation and district evaluation standards and practices. adopted: revised: reviewed:

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Satellite Cook GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Reports to Food Service Supervisor and is responsible for all food services for a school designated as a satellite kitchen, including preparation, serving, sanitation and recordkeeping. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Experience in quantity food preparation and use of food service equipment. 2. Must have reading, writing and mathematical skills for recordkeeping duties. 3. Organizational skills and ability to relate well to other school personnel as well as school children. 4. Good health, ability to perform assigned duties. JOB GOAL: To ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the school cafeteria for the ultimate health, comfort and benefit of the students. SPECIFIC DUTIES: 1. Receive and store properly food items delivered. 2. Prepare and serve breakfast and lunch items, per published menus. 3. Supervise other workers as to proper food preparation, serving sizes, etc. 4. Maintain daily counts and daily sales. Close out register and prepare daily deposit. 5. Maintain production records including Daily Cafeteria Record sheets Daily Edit sheet, Daily Cash

Reconciliation Report, etc. 6. Prepare food according to planned menu and tested uniform recipes and determine if the finished

project is of best quality both in flavor and appearance before it is served. Coordinate and participate in serving of food.

7. Coordinate ordering of milk, bread, frozen foods, grocery items, produce, snack items and paper and cleaning supplies with Food Service Supervisor.

8. Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen; inform food service office of any equipment failure. 9. Assume responsibility for the security of food and supplies. 10. Make lunch ticket changes as directed from the food service office. 11. Prepare any snack or other special food services, as directed from the Food Service Supervisor. 12. Coordinate with the Food Service Supervisor regarding any daily needs or problems with items

delivered. 13. Keep employee time records. 14. Plan work schedules and arrange with Food Service Supervisor for substitutes when required. 15. Instruct new cafeteria employees in performing their assigned tasks. 16. Direct sanitation procedures. 17. Inspect kitchen, cooking and refrigeration equipment and employees for cleanliness and sanitary

purposes. 18. Assume responsibility for checking that all equipment in the cafeteria area is in safe working

conditions and notifies Food Service Supervisor when repairs or replacements are needed. 19. Report immediately to the Food Service Supervisor and school nurse any accident occurring in

the kitchen or cafeteria premises. 20. Prepare yearly physical inventory of food and supplies. 21. Assume responsibility for distribution of free and reduced price lunch tickets to qualified students. 22. Confer with Food Service Supervisor regarding any personnel problems. 23. Cashier if necessary. 24. Perform related duties as required including duties at special meal functions. 25. Perform any other related tasks as requested by the Food Service Supervisor. adopted: revised: reviewed:

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PROPOSED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR EXTRA PAY/EXTRA SERVICES POSITION

(Involves Students) 1. ACTIVITY NAME: Geography Club 2. PURPOSES OF ACTIVITY/SERVICE:

The Geography Club will be designed to teach students about geography and the world around them. Students will explore countries, cultures and curiosities of our world. By doing so, this will help prepare students for the annual National Geographic Geography Bee that they will be competing in as a member of the club.

3. GOALS AND EXPECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

a. Students will explore human, physical and political geography b. Students will study migration and trade c. Students will learn about the impacts of environment and society d. Students will acquire, organize and analyze geographic information e. Students will be asked to answer geographic questions

4. WHO ELSE IS INVOLVED IN THE ACTIVITY: History teacher

5. REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING TIMES: One time per week

6. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

a. Choose geographical content to be studied b. Organize ways to prepare students for the Middle School Geography Bee c. Organize a trip to the Middle School Geography Bee d. Submit monthly report on form provided

8. QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED FOR JOB: Certified Teacher Administrator’s Signature: Date Submitted: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This job description has been received and duties have been reviewed. signature date - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Approved by Board on: Revised on

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PROPOSED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR EXTRA PAY/EXTRA SERVICES POSITION

(Involves Students) 1. ACTIVITY NAME: Gifted and Talented Art 2. PURPOSES OF ACTIVITY/SERVICE:

This club is designed for students who have been identified as Gifted and Talented in Art. Students will work independently to create works of art with their own choice of media and subject matter. Students will have the opportunity to have their work displayed at the annual Morris County Teen Arts Festival held in the Spring. Students will be invited to attend a trip to the Teen Arts Festival to view the student art work displayed from various middle schools and high schools in Morris County.

3. GOALS AND EXPECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

a. Elements of art/principles of design b. Drawing using perception c. Develop advanced skills and workmanship in the creation of 3-D art d. Analyze personal art work and the art work of others, helping to develop visual perception

and judgment e. Develop skills in critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making

4. WHO ELSE IS INVOLVED IN THE ACTIVITY: Art teacher

5. REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING TIMES: One time per week

6. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

a. Choose challenging art activities for students to master b. Prepare students to take art in high school (feeder program) c. Submit monthly report on form provided

8. QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED FOR JOB: Certified Art Teacher Administrator’s Signature: Date Submitted: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This job description has been received and duties have been reviewed. signature date - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Approved by Board on: Revised on

Curriculum & Instruction Action Items for Board Meeting on July 22, 2013

5.3 Motion to approve on the recommendation of the Superintendent the following Curriculum and Instruction action items:

5.3.1 Approve the following professional service resolution for the

2013-2014 school year, effective July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014: WHEREAS, the Mount Olive Township Board of Education requires the services of professionals to provide individual services for classified students in accordance with their I.E.P.; and WHEREAS, the Public Schools Contracts Law (N.J.S.A: 18A-1 et seq.) requires the awarding of a contract for professional services by resolution of the Board of Education at a public meeting and allows that such award may be made without public advertising for bids: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mount Olive Township Board of Education that the following professionals be awarded contracts for the 2013-2014 school year, effective July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014:

Name Service Contracted Amount Four Winds Hospital

Katonah, NY Educational Services $54 per hour

Shannon Kovack

Flanders, NJ Psychological Evaluations

$215.32 per evaluation

Bridget Harty

Rockaway, NJ ABA Services $30 per hour

J & B Therapy

Augusta, NJ Occupational Therapy (provided by certified Occupational Assistant)

$63 per hour

J & B Therapy

Augusta, NJ Occupational Therapy $80 per hour

J & B Therapy

Augusta, NJ Physical Therapy $80 per hour

5.3.2 Approve Four Winds Hospital, Katonah, NY to provide

educational services to regular education student #60046874 from May 15, 2013 to May 22, 2013 at the daily rate of $54.00 for approximately 10 days. Total estimated cost: $540.00 (Budgeted)


5.3.3 Approve Professional Education Services/High Focus, Glassboro, NJ to provide educational instruction to regular education student #60046874 from June 4, 2013 to June 25, 2013 at the hourly rate of $30.00 for approximately 32 hours. Total estimated cost: $960.00 (Budgeted)

5.3.4 Approve Daytop Village, Mendham, NJ to provide educational

instruction to student #110142 from June 3, 2013 to June 25, 2013 at the daily rate of $114.00 for approximately 22 days. Classification: ED Total estimated cost: $2,508.00 (Budgeted)

5.3.5 Approve J & B Therapy, Augusta NJ to provide occupational

therapy to appropriate classified students on an as needed basis during the Extended School Year program, from July 1, 2013 to August 5, 2013 at the rate of $80.00 per hour for approximately 80 hours. Total estimated cost: $6,400.00 (Budgeted)

5.3.6 Approve J & B Therapy, Augusta NJ to provide physical

therapy to appropriate classified students on an as needed basis during the Extended School Year program, from July 1, 2013 to August 5, 2013 at the rate of $80.00 per hour for approximately 80 hours. Total estimated cost: $6,400.00 (Budgeted)

5.3.7 Approve Brianna Dennis, Newton NJ to provide psychological

evaluations to district wide classified students on an as needed basis from May 1 2013 to June 30, 2013 at the rate of $300.00 per evaluation for approximately 12 evaluations. Total estimated cost: $3,600.00 (Budgeted)

5.3.8 Approve Brianna Dennis, Newton NJ to provide psychological

evaluations to district wide classified students on an as needed basis during the Extended School Year program from July 1 2013 to August 5, 2013 at the rate of $300.00 per evaluation for approximately 12 evaluations. Total estimated cost: $3,600.00 (Budgeted)

5.3.9 Approve Shannon Kovack, Flanders NJ to provide

psychological evaluations to district wide classified students on an as needed basis during the Extended School Year program from July 1, 2013 to August 5, 2013 at the rate of $215.32 per evaluation for approximately 10 evaluations. Total estimated cost: $2,153.20 (Budgeted)


5.3.10 Approve Bridget Harty, Rockaway, NJ to provide ABA home

therapy service to out of district student #473 from July 1, 2013 to August 5, 2013 at the rate of $30.00 per hour for approximately 76 hours. Classification: AUT Total estimated cost: $2,280.00 (Budgeted)

5.3.11 Approve Mountain Lakes Board of Education to provide

itinerant services to out of district student #520 while attending the Allegro School Extended Year Program, Cedar Knolls, NJ from July 1, 2013 to July 26, 2013 at the rate of $135.00 per hour for approximately 8 hours. Classification: MD Total estimated cost: $1,080.00 (Budgeted)

5.3.12 Approve Mountain Lakes Board of Education to provide

itinerant services for the 2013-2014 school year to out of district student #520 while attending the Allegro School, Cedar Knolls, NJ from September 9, 2013 to June 19, 2014 at the rate of $135.00 per hour for approximately 72 hours. Classification: MD Total estimated cost: $9,720.00 (Budgeted)

5.3.13 Approve the following curriculum guide(s) for the 2013-2014

school year to align with the 2010 New Jersey Common Core State Standards released in January, 2010 as submitted:

Calculus CP – High School Calc BC – High School Pre Calculus – High School Pre Calculus Honors – High School Geometry Honors – High School Geometry CP – High School Essentials of Geometry – High School 5.3.14 Approve the following curriculum guide(s) for the 2013-2014

school year to align with the 2009 New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards released in January, 2010 as submitted:

US History II – High School Spanish III – High School AP Government – High School Sculpture – High School Photography I & II – High School French III – High School 5.3.15 Approve the adoption of 2012 McGraw Hill Geometer

Sketchpad/McGraw Hill Tinker Plots software programs for the 2013-2014 school year which align with the 2009-2010 New Jersey Core Content Standards and supports the new 6th – 8th Grade Dynamic Math curriculum.


5.3.16 BE IT RESOLVED that the Mount Olive Township Board of Education approves the following staff member(s) to attend the following professional development program(s) as deemed appropriate and approved by the Superintendent of Schools, subject to State Payment Guidelines as established by the Department of Treasury and guidelines as established by the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB):

Name

Conference

Date

Location

Estimated Expenses

Dr. Debra Martin

2013 FEA / NJSPA / NJASCD Fall Conference

Oct. 17-18, 2013 Long Branch, NJ

$225

Nicole

Musarra 2013 FEA / NJSPA / NJASCD Fall Conference

Oct. 17-18, 2013 Long Branch, NJ

$275

Desiree

Enrico NASW-NJ Chapter Annual Conference

May 6-7, 2013 Atlantic City, NJ

$360

Patrick

Tharrett Lindamood Bell Visualizing & Verbalizing Workshop

May 1, 2013 Albany, NY $389

Jason

Winch Powerschool District Certification Training

Aug. 5-8, 2013 Aug. 13-16, 2013

Budd Lake, NJ (online training)

$2400

5.3.17 Approve tentatively the following 2013-2014 school year

overnight field trips. Details and costs will be provided to the Board prior to the scheduled trip. Field trips requiring student qualification will not be scheduled unless students attend. The following trips are budgeted.

Group Location Tentative Dates High School Robotics Team Port Murray, NJ Oct. 5 & 6, 2013

Business Action Items for Board Meeting July 22, 2013

5.4 Motion to approve on the recommendation of the Superintendent the following Business (finance and facilities) action items:

5.4.1 Award bid for renovations to related arts rooms in the Mount Olive

High School to the lowest responsible bidder: WHEREAS, the Mount Olive Township Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1, et seq., publicly advertised and solicited for sealed bids for renovations to the related arts rooms in the Mount Olive High School; and WHEREAS, in accordance with that advertisement, the bids were received, publicly opened and read aloud in the Office of the Business Administrator on June 25, 2013; and WHEREAS, Drill Construction of West Orange, NJ submitted a base bid (Art Rooms) in the amount of $211,000, Alternate #1 (Robotics Rooms) in the amount of $124,800, Alternate #2 (Wood Shop) in the amount of $128,000, and Alternate #3 (Administrative Offices) in the amount of $188,000 for the entire project; and WHEREAS, Drill Construction has been deemed to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the architect and attorney that the Base Bid and Alternate #1 of the Project be awarded as follows to: Drill Construction of West Orange, NJ, in the amount of $335,800 subject to the terms and conditions of a contractual agreement. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ALSO RESOLVED, by the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the architect and attorney that Alternate #2 and Alternate #3 be rejected since the amount exceeded the proposed budget.

5.4.2 Reject bids for toilet room upgrades throughout the District.

WHEREAS, the Mount Olive Township Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1, et seq., publicly advertised and solicited for sealed bids for toilet room upgrades throughout the District; and WHEREAS, in accordance with that advertisement, the bids were received, publicly opened and read aloud in the Office of the Business Administrator on June 5, 2013; and WHEREAS, the bids received exceeded the district’s proposed budget;


NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the architect and attorney that the bids be rejected as the lowest bid exceeds the cost estimate and the project will be abandoned at this time.

5.4.3 Approve the annual chiller maintenance contract with Carrier

Corporation for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 in the amount of $19,420.

5.4.4 Accept one student (#5320243132) from Hardyston Township

School District, Franklin, NJ to attend the BD Extended School Year Program at Mt. View Elementary School for the 2013-14 school year at an annual tuition of $20,348 per annum prorated plus a one-to-one aide and all expenses for related services as required by IEP, tuition subject to State audit.


School District, Franklin, NJ to attend the BD Program for the 2013-14 school year at an annual tuition of $20,348 per annum plus a one-to-one aide and all expenses for related services as required by IEP, tuition subject to State audit.

5.4.6 Award the bids received on June 5, 2013 for winter athletic supplies

for the 2013-2014 school year to the lowest responsible bidder:

Vendor Amount BSN Sports/Passons

Dresher, PA $409.00

Efinger Sporting Goods

Bound Brook, NJ $68.25

Leisure Sporting Goods

Iselin, NJ $1,384.08

Metuchen Center, Inc./Team Sports

New Brunswick, NJ $4,224.84

R&R Trophy and Sporting Goods

North Arlington, NJ $191.00

Triple Crown Sports

Parsippany, NJ $1,253.80

5.4.7 Award the bid received on July 18, 2013 for Chevrolet/GMC OEM

Parts and Labor for the 2013-14 school year for the Transportation Department to Route 46 Chevrolet of Hackettstown, NJ not to exceed $46,000 and the labor rate of $89 per hour, pending attorney review.


5.4.8 Accept one student (#4928409467) from Hardyston Township School District, Franklin, NJ to attend the BD Extended School Year Program at Mt. View Elementary School for the 2013-14 school year at an annual tuition of $20,348 per annum prorated plus a one-to-one aide and all expenses for related services as required by IEP, tuition subject to State audit.


School District, Franklin, NJ to attend the BD Program for the 2013-14 school year at an annual tuition of $20,348 per annum plus a one-to-one aide and all expenses for related services as required by IEP, tuition subject to State audit.

5.4.10 Approve the following temporary instructional spaces for the 2013-

14 school year, for submission to the Executive County Superintendent:

Location Room Tinc Road Elementary School Four (4) Classroom Units Chester M. Stephens Elementary School A22, B35, B36A Sandshore Elementary School 149, 178A, 178B Mt. Olive Middle School E120 5.4.11 Approve a Parental Transportation contract for the 2013-14 school

year for transportation of student #531 to the Lake Drive School, Mountain Lakes, NJ at a cost of $11,100 to the Mount Olive Township Board of Education.

5.4.12 Approve a Parental Transportation Contract for the 2013-14 School

Year for transportation of student #520 to the Allegro School, Cedar Knolls, NJ at a cost of $11,040 to the Mount Olive Township Board of Education.

5.4.13 Authorize the use of State Contract #T-1845 for the purchase of

Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel fuel utilizing the Morris County designee National Terminal, Inc. of Newark, NJ.

5.4.14 Appoint Sherry Maniscalco as the Treasurer of School Funds for the

2013-2014 school year at the annual budgeted salary of $4,000. 5.4.15 Adopt the following professional service resolution:

WHEREAS, the Mount Olive Township Board of Education requires the services of an Architect of Record; and WHEREAS, the Public Schools Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq.) requires the awarding of a contract for professional services by resolution of the Board of Education at a public meeting, and that


such award may be made without public advertising for bids; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mount Olive Township Board of Education that: 1) Gianforcaro Architects, Engineers, Planners, 555 East Main

Street, Chester, New Jersey be appointed as Architect of Record for the Mount Olive Township Board of Education for the 2013-2014 school year.

2) The above appointment is made without competitive bidding because it is a recognized profession, licensed and regulated by law that will not reasonably permit the receipt of competitive bids due to the qualitative nature of the services performed.

3) Fees for such services shall be paid in accordance with the proposal dated May 16, 2012 and the corresponding fee schedule addendum dated June 11, 2012.

5.4.16 Adopt the following professional service resolution:

WHEREAS, the Mount Olive Township Board of Education requires the services of a school physician; and WHEREAS, the Public Schools Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq.) requires the awarding of a contract for professional services by resolution of the Board of Education at a public meeting, and that such award may be made without public advertising for bids; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mount Olive Township Board of Education that: 1) Skylands Orthopedics, P.C., 57 Route 46, Hackettstown, New

Jersey be appointed as school physician for the Mount Olive Township Board of Education for the 2013-2014 school year.


3) Fees for such services shall not exceed the proposed sum of $25,200.

5.4.17 Adopt the following professional service resolution:

WHEREAS, the Mount Olive Township Board of Education requires the services of a risk management consultant; and WHEREAS, the Public Schools Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq.) requires the awarding of a contract for professional services by resolution of the Board of Education at a public meeting, and that such award may be made without public advertising for bids;


NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mount Olive Township Board of Education that: 1) The Morville Agency, a Division of Bollinger Insurance, 55

Newton Sparta Road, Newton, New Jersey be appointed as risk management consultant for the Mount Olive Township Board of Education for the 2013-2014 school year.


3) Fees for such services shall be paid by the insurance provider. 5.4.18 Adopt the following professional service resolution:

WHEREAS, the Mount Olive Township Board of Education requires the services of a medical and dental insurance consultant; and WHEREAS, the Public Schools Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq.) requires the awarding of a contract for professional services by resolution of the Board of Education at a public meeting, and that such award may be made without public advertising for bids; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mount Olive Township Board of Education that: 1) Ms. Laura Fanuele of Brown & Brown Benefit Advisors, 7

Regent Street, Suite 708, Livingston, New Jersey be appointed as medical and dental insurance consultant for the Mount Olive Township Board of Education for the 2013-2014 school year.


3) Fees for such services shall be paid by the insurance provider. 5.4.19 Award the bid received on July 18, 2013 for 89 octane gasoline to

Rachles/Michele’s Oil Co., Inc. of Clifton, NJ at the NJ Contract Fuel and Gas Price index plus a firm differential of $.0525 per gallon for the 2013-14 school year, pending attorney review.

5.4.20 Rescind action item #5.4.11 from the June 17, 2013 board meeting

extending the contract for milk deliveries by Cream-O-Land Dairies for the 2013-14 school year.

5.4.21 Reject Bid #2014-01 for the Transportation of Mount Olive Students

To and From School.


WHEREAS, the Mount Olive Township Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1, et seq., publicly advertised and solicited for sealed bids for transportation of Mount Olive Students To and From School; and WHEREAS, in accordance with that advertisement, the bids were received, publicly opened and read aloud in the Office of the Business Administrator on July 18, 2013; and WHEREAS, the bids received exceeded the district’s proposed budget; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education, that the bids be rejected as the lowest bid exceeds the district’s proposed budget.

5.4.22 Award the bid received on July 2, 2013 to Cream-O-Land Dairies for

the Furnishing and Delivering of Milk for the 2013-14 school year. 5.4.23 Approve the attached list of 2012-2013 budget transfers. 5.4.24 Approve the attached list of 2013-2014 budget transfers.

July 22, 2013 Transfers for the 2012‐13 school year

TO Description From Description Amount 11‐000‐221‐105 Salaries‐Curr. Secretaries 11‐000‐221‐104 Salaries‐Curr. Writing $400 11‐000‐223‐600 Staff Prof. Dev. ‐ Supplies 11‐000‐223‐500 Staff Prof. Dev. – Purch.Srvcs $6,000 11‐000‐240‐500 School Admin‐Purchased Srvcs 11‐000‐240‐600 School Admin‐Supplies $5,000 11‐000‐262‐107 Salaries‐Lunchroom Aides 11‐000‐262‐100 Salaries‐Custodians $7,800 11‐000‐263‐100 Salaries‐Grounds Maint. 11‐000‐262‐100 Salaries‐Custodians $6,800 11‐000‐270‐160 Salaries‐Bus Drivers‐Regular 11‐000‐270‐518 Contr.Transp.‐Spec.Ed.Runs $58,500 11‐000‐270‐161 Salaries‐Bus Drivers‐Special 11‐000‐270‐615 Bus Garage‐Supplies $25,000 11‐000‐270‐163 Salaries‐Bus Drivers‐Private 11‐000‐270‐615 Bus Garage‐Supplies $5,000 11‐000‐270‐503 Parent Subsidy‐Private Schools 11‐000‐270‐504 Parent Subsidy‐Charter Schls $450 11‐000‐270‐512 Contr.Transp.‐Athletic Trips 11‐000‐270‐518 Contr.Transp.‐Spec.Ed.Runs $2,450 11‐000‐270‐517 Contr.Transp.‐Reg.Ed.Runs 11‐000‐270‐518 Contr.Transp.‐Spec.Ed.Runs $600 11‐000‐270‐593 Contracted Services‐Transp. 11‐000‐270‐443 Lease/Purchase Vehicles $900 11‐000‐291‐290 Employee Benefits 11‐000‐291‐270 Health Benefits $96,000 11‐190‐100‐610 Instruction‐Supplies 11‐000‐291‐270 Health Benefits $78,550 11‐190‐100‐640 Instruction‐Textbooks 11‐000‐291‐270 Health Benefits $406,700 11‐150‐100‐101 Salaries‐Home Instr. Reg. Ed. 11‐130‐100‐101 Salaries‐Teachers Grades 6‐8 $8,500 11‐219‐100‐101 Salaries‐Home Instr. Spec. Ed. 11‐130‐100‐101 Salaries‐Teachers Grades 6‐8 $14,500 11‐219‐100‐320 Contracted Bedside Instruction 11‐000‐217‐320 Contracted Therapy Services $3,700 11‐230‐100‐101 Salaries‐Basic Skills Instr. 11‐120‐100‐101 Salaries‐Teachers Grades K‐5 $650 12‐000‐240‐730 Equipment‐School Admin. 12‐000‐261‐730 Equipment‐Maintenance $2,200 12‐000‐262‐730 Equipment‐Custodial 12‐000‐261‐730 Equipment‐Maintenance $49,400 12‐000‐270‐732 Equipment‐Transportation 12‐000‐261‐730 Equipment‐Maintenance $5,500 12‐140‐100‐730 Equipment‐Instructional 12‐000‐261‐730 Equipment‐Maintenance $8,700 12‐402‐100‐730 Equipment‐Athletics 12‐000‐261‐730 Equipment‐Maintenance $3,900 12‐000‐400‐450 Capital Projects 12‐000‐261‐730 Equipment‐Maintenance $352,500

July 22, 2013 Transfers for the 2013-14 school year

TO Description From Description Amount

11-000-252-600 Tech. Equip under $2,000 12-000-252-730 Tech. Equip over $2,000 $25,000

11-230-100-610 BSI Instr. Equip. 11-190-100-610 Regular Programs Instr. Equip. $3,900

11-000-230-590 Liability Insurance 11-000-291-270 Health Insurance $43,922

12-000-262-730 Equipment-Custodial 12-000-261-730 Equipment-Maintenance $1,575

5.5 Motion to approve, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following Administrative action items:

5.5.1 Approve Policy #3282 “Use of Social Networking Sites”, as attached,

on second reading. 5.5.2 Approve Policy #4282 “Use of Social Networking Sites”, as attached,

on second reading. 5.5.3 Approve Policy #0000.01 “Introduction”, as attached, on second

reading. 5.5.4 Approve Policy #0000.02 “Introduction”, as attached, on second

reading. 5.5.5 Approve Policy #5120 “Assignment of Pupils”, as attached, on second

reading. 5.5.6 Approve Policy #5300 “Automated External Defibrillators”, as attached,

on second reading. 5.5.7 Approve Policy #5533 “Pupil Smoking”, as attached, on second

reading. 5.5.8 Approve Policy #7434 “Smoking in School Buildings and on School

Grounds”, as attached, on second reading. 5.5.9 Approve Policy #7523 “School District Provided Technology Devices to

Pupils”, as attached, on second reading. 5.5.10 Approve Policy #5112 “Entrance Age”, as attached, on first reading. 5.5.11 Approve the advertisement of a special board meeting on Monday,

September 16, 2013 at 6:30 PM at the Board/Administration Building for the purpose of developing Board Goals for the 2013-2014 school year.

POLICY BOARD OF EDUCATION

MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP

TEACHING STAFF MEMBERS

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USE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES

3282 USE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES

The Board of Education has a strong commitment to quality education

and the well-being of all pupils, as well as the preservation of

the school district’s reputation. The Board believes staff members

must establish and maintain public trust and confidence and be

committed to protecting all pupils attending the school district.

In support of the Board’s strong commitment to the public’s trust

and confidence, the Board holds all staff members to the highest

level of professional responsibility.

The Commissioner of Education has determined inappropriate conduct

outside a staff member’s professional responsibilities may

determine them as unfit to discharge the duties and functions of

their position. Staff members should be advised communications,

publications, photographs, and other information appearing on

social networking sites deemed inappropriate by the Board could be

cause for dismissal of a non-tenured staff member or to certify

tenure charges against a tenured staff member to the Commissioner

of Education.

Staff members are advised to be concerned and aware such conduct

deemed inappropriate may include, but is not limited to,

communications and/or publications using e-mails, text-messaging,

social networking sites, or any other form of electronic

communication that is directed and/or available to pupils or for

public display or publication.

While the Board respects the right of staff members to use social

networking sites, staff members should recognize they are held to a

higher standard than the general public with regard to standards of

conduct and ethics. It is important that a staff member’s use of

these sites does not damage the reputation of the school district,

employees, pupils, or their families. Staff members who utilize,

post or publish images, photographs, or comments on social

networking sites, blogs, or other forms of electronic communication

outside their professional responsibilities shall ensure their use,

postings, or publications are done with an appropriate level of




3282/Page 2 of 3


professionalism and are appropriate conduct for a school staff

member. Staff members should exercise care in setting appropriate

boundaries between their personal and public online behavior,

understanding that what is private in the digital world often has

the possibility of becoming public even without their knowledge or

consent.

The school district strongly encourages all staff members to

carefully review the privacy settings on social networking sites

they use and exercise care and good judgment when posting content

and information on such sites. Staff members should adhere to the

following guidelines, which are consistent with the district’s

workplace standards on harassment, pupil relationships, conduct,

professional communication, and confidentiality.

When using personal social networking sites, school staff members:

1. Should not make statements that would violate any of the

district’s policies, including its policies concerning

discrimination or harassment;

2. Must uphold the district’s value of respect for the

individual and avoid making defamatory statements about

the school district, employees, pupils, or their

families;

3. May not disclose any confidential information about the

school district or confidential information obtained

during the course of his/her employment, about any

individual(s) or organization, including pupils and/or

their families;

4. Shall not use social networking sites to post any

materials of a sexually graphic nature;


materials which promote violence;

6. Shall not use social networking sites which would be

detrimental to the mission and function of the district;




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7. Are prohibited from using their school district title as

well as adding references to the district in any

correspondence including, but not limited to, e-mails,

postings, blogs, and social networking sites unless the

communication is of an official nature and is serving the

mission of the district. This prohibition also includes

signature lines and personal e-mail accounts;

8. Shall not post updates to their status on any social

networking sites during normal working hours including

posting of statements or comments on the social

networking sites of others during school time unless it

involves a school project. Employees must seek approval

from the Superintendent of Schools for such use; and

9. Shall not post or publish any information the Commissioner

of Education would deem to be inappropriate conduct by a

school staff member. Guidance on such conduct can be

found on the Commissioner’s website at:

http://www.nj.gov/education/legal/commissioner/index.html.

The Policy of this district is to maintain a level of

professionalism both during and after the school day. Any

publication through any means of electronic communication which is

potentially adverse to the operation, morale, or efficiency of the

district, will be deemed a violation of this Policy. If the Board

or Superintendent believes that a staff member’s activity on any

social networking site violates the district’s policies, the Board

or Superintendent may request that the employee cease such

activity. Depending on the severity of the incident, the staff

member may be subject to disciplinary action.

This Policy has been developed and adopted by this Board to provide

guidance and direction to staff members on how to avoid actual

and/or the appearance of inappropriate conduct toward pupils and/or

the community while using social networking sites.

Adopted:

http://www.nj.gov/education/legal/commissioner/index.html



SUPPORT STAFF MEMBERS

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4282 USE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES

The Board of Education has a strong commitment to quality education

and the well-being of all pupils, as well as the preservation of

the school district’s reputation. The Board believes staff members

must establish and maintain public trust and confidence and be

committed to protecting all pupils attending the school district.

In support of the Board’s strong commitment to the public’s trust

and confidence, the Board holds all staff members to the highest

level of professional responsibility.

The Commissioner of Education has determined inappropriate conduct

outside a staff member’s professional responsibilities may

determine them as unfit to discharge the duties and functions of

their position. Staff members should be advised communications,

publications, photographs, and other information appearing on

social networking sites deemed inappropriate by the Board could be

cause for dismissal of a non-tenured staff member or to certify

tenure charges against a tenured staff member to the Commissioner

of Education.

Staff members are advised to be concerned and aware such conduct

deemed inappropriate may include, but is not limited to,

communications and/or publications using e-mails, text-messaging,

social networking sites, or any other form of electronic

communication that is directed and/or available to pupils or for

public display or publication.

While the Board respects the right of staff members to use social

networking sites, staff members should recognize they are held to a

higher standard than the general public with regard to standards of

conduct and ethics. It is important that a staff member’s use of

these sites does not damage the reputation of the school district,

employees, pupils, or their families. Staff members who utilize,

post or publish images, photographs, or comments on social

networking sites, blogs, or other forms of electronic communication

outside their professional responsibilities shall ensure their use,

postings, or publications are done with an appropriate level of




4282/Page 2 of 3


professionalism and are appropriate conduct for a school staff

member. Staff members should exercise care in setting appropriate

boundaries between their personal and public online behavior,

understanding that what is private in the digital world often has

the possibility of becoming public even without their knowledge or

consent.

The school district strongly encourages all staff members to

carefully review the privacy settings on social networking sites

they use and exercise care and good judgment when posting content

and information on such sites. Staff members should adhere to the

following guidelines, which are consistent with the district’s

workplace standards on harassment, pupil relationships, conduct,

professional communication, and confidentiality.

When using personal social networking sites, school staff members:

1. Should not make statements that would violate any of the

district’s policies, including its policies concerning

discrimination or harassment;

2. Must uphold the district’s value of respect for the

individual and avoid making defamatory statements about

the school district, employees, pupils, or their

families;

3. May not disclose any confidential information about the

school district or confidential information obtained

during the course of his/her employment, about any

individual(s) or organization, including pupils and/or

their families;


materials of a sexually graphic nature;


materials which promote violence;

6. Shall not use social networking sites which would be

detrimental to the mission and function of the district;




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7. Are prohibited from using their school district title as

well as adding references to the district in any

correspondence including, but not limited to, e-mails,

postings, blogs, and social networking sites unless the

communication is of an official nature and is serving the

mission of the district. This prohibition also includes

signature lines and personal e-mail accounts;

8. Shall not post updates to their status on any social

networking sites during normal working hours including

posting of statements or comments on the social

networking sites of others during school time unless it

involves a school project. Employees must seek approval

from the Superintendent of Schools for such use; and

9. Shall not post or publish any information the Commissioner

of Education would deem to be inappropriate conduct by a

school staff member. Guidance on such conduct can be found

on the Commissioner’s website at:

http://www.nj.gov/education/legal/commissioner/index.html.

The Policy of this district is to maintain a level of

professionalism both during and after the school day. Any

publication through any means of electronic communication which is

potentially adverse to the operation, morale, or efficiency of the

district, will be deemed a violation of this Policy. If the Board

or Superintendent believes that a staff member’s activity on any

social networking site violates the district’s policies, the Board

or Superintendent may request that the employee cease such

activity. Depending on the severity of the incident, the staff

member may be subject to disciplinary action.

This Policy has been developed and adopted by this Board to provide

guidance and direction to staff members on how to avoid actual

and/or the appearance of inappropriate conduct toward pupils and/or

the community while using social networking sites.

Adopted:

http://www.nj.gov/education/legal/commissioner/index.html

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Definitions

The following terms used in these bylaws and policies shall have the meanings set

forth below unless the context requires a different meaning or a different

definition is supplied:

“Board” means the Board of Education of ___________.

“Bylaw” means a rule of the Board for its own operation.

“Chief School Administrator” means the Chief Executive Officer of this school

district, whose title in this district is ________________________

(Superintendent or Chief School Administrator).

“Collective Bargaining”, “Negotiated Agreement”, or “Collective Bargaining

Agreement” means a contract collectively negotiated by the Board of

Education and a recognized bargaining unit.

“Commissioner” means the New Jersey State Commissioner of Education.

“Core Curriculum Content Standards” means the New Jersey Core

Curriculum Content Standards and the Common Core State Standards

initiatives coordinated by the Council of Chief States School Officers

(CCSSO) and the National Governor’s Association (NGA) in partnership

with other national organizations.

“County Superintendent” means the Executive County Superintendent of Schools

designated by the Department of Education for _____________ this school

district County. “Executive County Superintendent” means the “County

Superintendent.”

“Day” means a calendar day.

“Full Board” means the authorized number of voting members of the Board of

Education.

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“Meeting” means a gathering that is attended by or open to all of the members of

the Board of Education, held with the intent on the part of the Board members

present to discuss or act as a unit on the specific public business of the Board of

Education.

“Collective Bargaining” or “Negotiated Agreement” means a contract collectively

negotiated by the Board of Education and a recognized bargaining unit.

“Parent” means the natural parent(s), adoptive parent(s), or legal guardian(s),

foster parent(s), or parent surrogate(s) of a pupil. having legal custody and

control of a pupil. Where parents are separated or divorced, “parent” means

the person or agency who has legal custody of the pupil, as well as the

natural or adoptive parent(s) of the pupil provided such parental rights have

not been terminated by a court of appropriate jurisdiction.

“Policy” means a Statement, formally adopted by the Board of Education, in

which the Board recognizes the mandates and constraints of law, establishes

practices and standards binding on staff members and pupils, and gives direction

to the Superintendent.

“President” means the President of the Board of Education.

“Principal” means the administrator in charge of a school building or facility;

except where prohibited by law, “Principal or designee” also means the qualified

person duly delegated by the Principal to discharge a particular duty in place of

the Principal.

“Professional employee” means a teaching staff member.

“Pupil” or “Student” means a person student enrolled in a school in this district.

“Regulation” means a Statement developed and promulgated by the

Superintendent that details the specific operations by which Board policy or a

legal mandate is implemented.

“Secretary” means the Secretary of the Board of Education.

“Student” means a pupil enrolled in a school in this district.

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“Superintendent” means the Chief School Administrator of this school district;

except where prohibited by law, “Superintendent” also means the qualified person

duly delegated by the Superintendent to discharge a particular duty in place of the

Superintendent.

“Support staff member” means an employee who holds a position for which no

certificate issued by the New Jersey State Board of Examiners is required.

“Teaching staff member” means an employee who holds a position for which a


“Treasurer” means the Treasurer of School Moneys for this school district.

Construction

The following rules of construction apply to these bylaws and policies:

1. Wherever possible, language shall be given its clear and ordinary

interpretation;

2. Language shall be construed to have a meaning that complies with

law;

3. In the event bylaws and policies conflict with one another, the later

adopted bylaw or policy shall take precedence over the earlier, and

the more specific bylaw or policy shall take precedence over the

more general;

4. Except as otherwise provided by the context, the auxiliary verbs

“shall,” “will,” and “must” indicate a mandated action, and the

auxiliary verb “may” indicates an action that is permitted but is not

mandated.

Effectuation

Except as may otherwise be expressly provided, a bylaw or policy will become

effective on the date it is adopted and a revised bylaw or policy will become

effective on the date it is revised.

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Citations

Bylaws and policies may contain citations to the following codifications of State

and Federal laws and regulations:

1. United States Statutes

20 U.S.C.A. Education

2. United States Regulations

34 C.F.R. Education

3. New Jersey Statutes

N.J.S.A. 2C Code of Criminal Justice

N.J.S.A. 9 Children-Juvenile and Domestic Relations

N.J.S.A. 10 Civil Rights

N.J.S.A. 11 Civil Service

N.J.S.A. 17 Corporations and Institutions for Finance and Insurance

N.J.S.A. 18A Education

N.J.S.A. 19 Elections

N.J.S.A. 24 Food and Drug

N.J.S.A. 26 Health and Vital Statistics

N.J.S.A. 27 Highways

N.J.S.A. 30 Institutions and Agencies

N.J.S.A. 34 Labor and Worker's Compensation

N.J.S.A. 36 Legal Holidays

N.J.S.A. 39 Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation

N.J.S.A. 41 Oaths and Affidavits

N.J.S.A. 45 Professions and Affidavits

N.J.S.A. 47 Public Records

N.J.S.A. 52 State Government, Departments, and Officers

N.J.S.A. 53 State Police

N.J.S.A. 54 Taxation

N.J.S.A. 59 Tort Claims

4. New Jersey Administrative Code

N.J.A.C. 1 Administrative Law

N.J.A.C. 6 & 6A Education

N.J.A.C. 8 Health

N.J.A.C. 10 Human Services

N.J.A.C. 13 Law and Public Safety

N.J.A.C. 17 Treasury-General

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Severability

If any part of this manual is made invalid by judicial decision or legislative or

administrative enactment, all other parts shall remain in full effect unless and until

they are amended or repealed by the Board of Education.

Enactment

The official record of the adoption, amendment, or repeal of the bylaws and

policies of this district shall be the minutes of meetings of the Board of Education.

Such alterations shall be duly entered in this manual; a master copy of the policy

manual shall be maintained by the __________________ and shall be the manual

to which all others may be compared for accuracy.

Reference

References to previous bylaws and policies indicate the code designation of like

matter in the previous codification of the bylaws and policies of this district.

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Definitions

The following terms used in these bylaws, policies, and regulations shall have the

meanings set forth below unless the context requires a different meaning or a

different definition is supplied:

“Board” means the Board of Education of ___________.

“Bylaw” means a rule of the Board for its own operation.

“Chief School Administrator” means the Chief Executive Officer of this school

district, whose title in this district is ________________________

(Superintendent or Chief School Administrator).

“Collective Bargaining”, “Negotiated Agreement”, or “Collective Bargaining

Agreement” means a contract collectively negotiated by the Board of

Education and a recognized bargaining unit.

“Commissioner” means the New Jersey State Commissioner of Education.

“Core Curriculum Content Standards” means the New Jersey Core

Curriculum Content Standards and the Common Core State Standards

initiatives coordinated by the Council of Chief States School Officers

(CCSSO) and the National Governor’s Association (NGA) in partnership

with other national organizations.

“County Superintendent” means the Executive County Superintendent of Schools

designated by the Department of Education for _____________ this school

district County. “Executive County Superintendent” means the “County

Superintendent.”

“Day” means a calendar day.

“Full Board” means the authorized number of voting members of the Board of

Education.

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“Meeting” means a gathering that is attended by or open to all of the members

of the Board of Education, held with the intent on the part of the Board

members present to discuss or act as a unit on the specific public business of

the Board of Education.

“Collective Bargaining” or “Negotiated Agreement” means a contract collectively

negotiated by the Board of Education and a recognized bargaining unit.

“Parent” means the natural parent(s), adoptive parent(s), or legal guardian(s),

foster parent(s), or parent surrogate(s) of a pupil. having legal custody and

control of a pupil. Where parents are separated or divorced, “parent” means

the person or agency who has legal custody of the pupil, as well as the

natural or adoptive parent(s) of the pupil provided such parental rights have

not been terminated by a court of appropriate jurisdiction.

“Policy” means a Statement, formally adopted by the Board of Education, in

which the Board recognizes the mandates and constraints of law, establishes

practices and standards binding on staff members and pupils, and gives

direction to the Superintendent.

“President” means the President of the Board of Education.

“Principal” means the administrator in charge of a school building or facility;

except where prohibited by law, “Principal or designee” also means the qualified

person duly delegated by the Principal to discharge a particular duty in place of

the Principal.

“Professional employee” means an employee who holds a position for which a


“Pupil” or “Pupil” means a person student enrolled in a school in this district.

“Regulation” means a Statement developed and promulgated by the

Superintendent that details the specific operations by which Board policy or a

legal mandate is implemented.

“Secretary” means the Secretary of the Board of Education.

“Student” means a pupil enrolled in a school in this district.

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“Superintendent” means the Chief School Administrator of this school district;

except where prohibited by law, “Superintendent or designee” also means the

qualified person duly delegated by the Superintendent to discharge a particular

duty in place of the Superintendent.

“Support staff member” means an employee who holds a position for which no


“Teaching staff member” means an employee who holds a position for which a


“Treasurer” means the Treasurer of School Moneys for this school district.

Construction

The following rules of construction apply to these bylaws, policies and

regulations:

1. Wherever possible, language shall be given its clear and ordinary

interpretation;

2. Language shall be construed to have a meaning that complies with

law;

3. In the event bylaws, policies and regulations conflict with one

another, the later adopted bylaw, policy or regulation shall take

precedence over the earlier, and the more specific bylaw, policy or

regulation shall take precedence over the more general;

4. Except as otherwise provided by the context, the auxiliary verbs

“shall,” “will,” and “must” indicate a mandated action, and the

auxiliary verb “may” indicates an action that is permitted but is not

mandated.

Effectuation

Except as may otherwise be expressly provided, a bylaw, policy or regulation will

become effective on the date it is adopted and a revised bylaw, policy or

regulation will become effective on the date it is revised.

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Citations

Bylaws, policies and regulations may contain citations to the following

codifications of State and Federal laws and regulations:

1. United States Statutes

20 U.S.C.A. Education

2. United States Regulations

34 C.F.R. Education

3. New Jersey Statutes

N.J.S.A. 2C Code of Criminal Justice

N.J.S.A. 9 Children-Juvenile and Domestic Relations

N.J.S.A. 10 Civil Rights

N.J.S.A. 11 Civil Service

N.J.S.A. 17 Corporations and Institutions for Finance and Insurance

N.J.S.A. 18A Education

N.J.S.A. 19 Elections

N.J.S.A. 24 Food and Drug

N.J.S.A. 26 Health and Vital Statistics

N.J.S.A. 27 Highways

N.J.S.A. 30 Institutions and Agencies

N.J.S.A. 34 Labor and Worker's Compensation

N.J.S.A. 36 Legal Holidays

N.J.S.A. 39 Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation

N.J.S.A. 41 Oaths and Affidavits

N.J.S.A. 45 Professions and Affidavits

N.J.S.A. 47 Public Records

N.J.S.A. 52 State Government, Departments, and Officers

N.J.S.A. 53 State Police

N.J.S.A. 54 Taxation

N.J.S.A. 59 Tort Claims

4. New Jersey Administrative Code

N.J.A.C. 1 Administrative Law

N.J.A.C. 6 & 6A Education

N.J.A.C. 8 Health

N.J.A.C. 10 Human Services

N.J.A.C. 13 Law and Public Safety

N.J.A.C. 17 Treasury-General

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Severability

If any part of this manual is made invalid by judicial decision or legislative or

administrative enactment, all other parts shall remain in full effect unless and until

they are amended or repealed by the Board of Education or until regulations

issued by the Superintendent are amended.

Enactment

The official record of the adoption, issuance, amendment, or repeal of the bylaws,

policies and regulations of this district shall be the minutes of meetings of the

Board of Education. Such alterations shall be duly entered in this manual; a

master copy of the bylaw, policy and regulation manual shall be maintained by

the __________________ and shall be the manual to which all others may be

compared for accuracy.

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5120 ASSIGNMENT OF PUPILS

The Board of Education directs the assignment of pupils to the schools, programs,

and classes of this district consistent with the best interests of pupils and the best

uses of the resources of this district.

Pupils shall generally attend the school located in the attendance area of their

residence. The Superintendent may assign a pupil to a school other than that

designated by the attendance area when such an exception is justified by

circumstances and/or is in the best interests of the pupil. Every effort will be

made to continue a pupil in the same elementary school once the pupil has been

enrolled in that elementary school.

The Superintendent shall assign an incoming transfer pupils to the school in their

attendance area of their residence provided the district’s school or class size

requirements can accommodate the pupil’s enrollment that will afford the

pupil the most appropriate educational opportunity. The Building Principal may

assign pupils in his/her school to grades, classes, and groups on the basis of the

needs of the pupil as well as the sound administration of the school.

In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:36-38.a.(1), a parent of

twins or higher order multiples enrolled in the same Kindergarten through

eighth grade level at the same public school may request, in writing, the

children be placed in the same classroom or in separate classrooms. The

Principal shall make the classroom placement requested in accordance with

the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:36-38.a.(1).

In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:36-38a.(2), a parent of

twins or higher order multiples enrolled in the same ninth through twelfth

grade level at the same public school may request, in writing, the children be

placed in the same classroom or in separate classrooms. The placement of

such children shall be made at the discretion of the Principal in the best

interest of the school and its pupils. The parent may appeal the Principal’s

classroom placement decision to the Board of Education, which shall make a

final determination on the placement.

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Assignment of Pupils

The written request must be submitted to the Principal no later than

fourteen days after the first day of each school year. Parents of twins or

higher order multiples enrolling after the school year commences shall

request the classroom placement in writing no later than fourteen days after

the first day of attendance.

In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:36-38.(2)(b), a Principal

may, after consultation with the pupils’ parent and teachers at the end of the

initial grading period, request the Board make a different classroom

placement determination for the twins or higher order multiples if the initial

classroom placement is determined to be disruptive to any of the pupils in the

class or classes, or if the Principal concludes the initial placement does not

sufficiently support the pupils’ academic or social development. Upon

receiving such request, the Board shall make a final classroom placement

determination.

“Higher order multiples” means triplets, quadruplets, quintuplets, or larger

group siblings born at one birth. Provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:36-38 do not

apply to a school district which maintains only a single classroom for the

grade level in which twins or higher order multiples are enrolled. The parent

shall be responsible for any additional pupil transportation costs that are

incurred by the district as a result of providing the requested classroom

placement, unless the district is in agreement with the placement. In the

event one of the twins or higher order multiples receives special education

services, the requested placement shall not be accommodated if the

placement is inconsistent with a pupil’s Individualized Education Plan.

N.J.S.A. 18A:36-38

Adopted:

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5300 AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (AEDS)

The American Heart Association estimates many lives could be saved if

defibrillators were more widely available. Due to technological advances,

automated external defibrillators (AEDs) may be used by lay persons without any

training to provide defibrillation within the first minutes of cardiac arrest thereby

increasing the victim’s chances of survival. In accordance with N.J.S.A.

18A:40-41.a, the Board of Education shall ensure every school in the school

district has an AED as defined in N.J.S.A. 2A:62A-24. The AED shall be made

available in an unlocked location on school property with an appropriate

identifying sign. The AED shall be accessible during the school day and any

other time when a school-sponsored athletic event or team practice is taking place

in which pupils of the school district are participating. The AED shall be within

reasonable proximity of the school athletic field or gymnasium, as applicable.

A team coach, licensed athletic trainer, or other designated staff member if there

is no coach or licensed athletic trainer, who is present during athletic events or

team practices, shall be trained in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and the use of

the AED in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 2A:62A-25.a. The school

district shall be deemed to be in compliance with N.J.S.A. 2A:62A-25.a, if a

State-certified emergency services provider or other certified first responder is on

site at the event or practice.

Each AED in the school district shall be tested and maintained according to the

manufacturer's operational guidelines. Notification shall be provided to the

appropriate first aid, ambulance, rescue squad, or other appropriate emergency

medical services provider regarding the AED, the type acquired, and its location

in accordance with N.J.S.A. 2A:62A-25.b and c.

The school district and its employees shall be immune from civil liability in the

acquisition and use of AEDs pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 2A:62A-27.

In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-41.b, the Superintendent of

Schools or designee shall establish and implement an Emergency Action Plan

applicable to each school in the school district for responding to a sudden cardiac

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Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)

necessary. The Emergency Action Plan shall be consistent with the provisions of

N.J.S.A. 18A:40-41.a and, at a minimum, shall include a list of no less than five

school employees, team coaches, or licensed athletic trainers who hold current

certifications from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or other

training programs recognized by the Department of Health and Senior Services in

cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and in the use of an AED. This list shall be

updated, if necessary, at least once in each semester of the school year. The

Emergency Action Plan shall also include detailed procedures on responding to a

sudden cardiac event including, but not limited to, the identification of the persons

in the school who will be responsible for responding to the person experiencing

the sudden cardiac event; calling 911; starting cardio-pulmonary resuscitation;

retrieving and using the AED; and assisting emergency responders in getting to

the individual experiencing the sudden cardiac event.

N.J.S.A. 18A:40-41.a; 18A:40-41.b

Adopted:

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5533 PUPIL SMOKING

The Board of Education recognizes the use of tobacco presents a health hazard

that can have serious implications both for the smoker and the nonsmoker and that

smoking habits developed by the young may have lifelong deleterious harmful

consequences.

For the purposes of this Ppolicy, "smoking" means the burning of, inhaling the

smoke from, exhaling the smoke from, exhaling the smoke from, or the

possession of a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, or any other matter or substance

which contains tobacco or any other matter that can be smoked, including and the

use of smokeless tobacco and snuff, or the inhaling or exhaling of smoke or

vapor from an electronic smoking device.

For the purpose of this Policy, “electronic smoking device” means an

electronic device that can be used to deliver nicotine or other substances to

the person inhaling from the device, including, but not limited to, an

electronic cigarette, cigar, cigarillo, or pipe.

For the purposes of this Ppolicy, “school buildings” and “school grounds”

means and includes land, portions of land, structures, buildings, and vehicles,

owned, operated, or used for the provision of academic or extracurricular

programs sponsored by the district or community provider and structures that

support these buildings, such as school wastewater treatment facilities,

generating facilities, and any other central facilities including, but not limited

to, administrative buildings, kitchens, and maintenance shops, and garages.

“School buildings” and “school grounds” also include athletic stadiums;

swimming pools; any associated structures or related equipment tied to such

facilities including, but not limited to, grandstands; greenhouses; garages;

facilities used for non-instructional or non-educational purposes; and any

structure, building, or facility used solely for school administration. “School

buildings” and “sSchool grounds” also includes other facilities as defined in

N.J.A.C. 6A:26-1.2,; playgrounds,; and other recreational places owned by the

local municipalities, private entities, or other individuals during those times when

the school district has exclusive use of a portion of such land.

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Pupil Smoking

The Board prohibits smoking by pupils at any time in school buildings and on

any school grounds as defined above, at events sponsored by the Board away

from school, and on any transportation vehicle supplied by the Board.

A sign indicating smoking is prohibited in school buildings and on school

grounds as defined above will be posted at each public entrance of a school

building in accordance with law. The sign shall also indicate violators are subject

to a fine. Pupils who violate the provisions of this Ppolicy shall be subject to

appropriate disciplinary measures in accordance with the district’s Pupil

Discipline/Code of Conduct and may be subject to fines in accordance with law.

[Optional

In the event the a pupil is found to have violated this Ppolicy and the law, the

Principal or designee may file a complaint with the appropriate Municipal Court

or other agency with jurisdiction as defined in N.J.A.C. 8:6-9.1(c).]

[Optional

A pupil found to have violated this pPolicy and the law may be required to

participate in additional educational programs to help the pupil understand the

harmful deleterious effects of upon smokersing and to discourage the use of

tobacco products. These programs may include, but are not limited to,

counseling, smoking information programs, and/or smoking cessation programs

sponsored by this school district or available through approved outside agencies.]

The Board directs that the health curriculum include instruction in the potential

hazards of the use of tobacco. All school staff members shall, by example and

persuasion, make every reasonable effort to discourage pupils from developing

the habit of smoking.

The Board of Education will comply with any provisions of a municipal

ordinance which provides restrictions on or prohibitions against smoking

equivalent to, or greater than, those provided in N.J.S.A. 26:3D-55 through

N.J.S.A. 26:3D-63.

N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-1

N.J.S.A. 26:3D-55 through 26:3D-63

N.J.A.C. 6A:16-1.3

N.J.A.C. 8:6-7.2; 8:6-9.1 through 8:6-9.5

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Smoking in School Buildings and

on School Grounds

Jul 89

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[See POLICY MEMO No. 23]

[See POLICY ALERT Nos. 98, 158, 168, 188 and 199]

7434 SMOKING IN SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND

ON SCHOOL GROUNDS

The Board of Education believes that the right of persons to smoke must be

balanced against the right of nonsmokers to breathe air untainted by tobacco

smoke.

For purposes of this Ppolicy, “smoking” means the burning of, inhaling the smoke

from, exhaling the smoke from, or the possession of a lighted cigar, cigarette,

pipe, or any other matter or substance which contains tobacco or any other matter

that can be smoked, including the use of smokeless tobacco and snuff, or the

inhaling or exhaling of smoke or vapor from an electronic smoking device.

For the purpose of this Policy, “electronic smoking device” means an

electronic device that can be used to deliver nicotine or other substances to

the person inhaling from the device, including, but not limited to, an

electronic cigarette, cigar, cigarillo, or pipe.

For the purposes of this Ppolicy, “school buildings” and “school grounds”

means and includes land, portions of land, structures, buildings, and vehicles,

owned, operated, or used for the provision of academic or extracurricular

programs sponsored by the district or community provider and structures that

support these buildings, such as school wastewater treatment facilities,

generating facilities, and other central facilities including, but not limited to,

administrative buildings, kitchens, and maintenance shops, and garages. “School

buildings” and “school grounds” also includes athletic stadiums; swimming

pools; any associated structures or related equipment tied to such facilities

including, but not limited to, grandstands; greenhouses; garages; facilities

used for non-instructional or non-educational purposes; and any structure,

building, or facility used solely for school administration. “School buildings”

and “sSchool grounds” also includes other facilities as defined in N.J.A.C.

6A:26-1.2,; playgrounds,; and other recreational places owned by the local

municipalities, private entities, or other individuals during those times when the

school district has exclusive use of a portion of such land.

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Smoking in School Buildings and

on School Grounds

In accordance with N.J.S.A. 26:3D-58 and N.J.A.C. 8:6-7.2 law, the Board

prohibits smoking at all times anywhere in school buildings or on school

grounds.

Notwithstanding any provision of this Ppolicy, smoking by pupils is prohibited

and governed by Policy No. 5533.

A sign indicating smoking is prohibited in school buildings and on school

grounds as defined above will be posted at each public entrance of a school

building in accordance with law. The sign shall also indicate violators are subject

to a fine. Pupils and district employees who violate the provisions of this Ppolicy

shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary measures and may be subject to fines

in accordance with law.

The Principal or designee may order the departure and removal of any person who

continues to smoke in violation of this Ppolicy and or the law after being ordered

to stop smoking in school buildings or on school grounds. The Principal or

designee and may request the assistance of law enforcement to accomplish this

departure and removal.

[Optional

In the event the a person is found to have violated this Ppolicy and the law, the

Principal or designee may file a complaint with the appropriate Municipal Court

or other agency with jurisdiction as defined in N.J.A.C. 8:6-9.1(c).]

The Board of Education will comply with any provisions of a municipal

ordinance which provides restrictions on or prohibitions against smoking

equivalent to, or greater than, those provided in N.J.S.A. 26:3D-55 through

N.J.S.A. 26:3D-63.

N.J.S.A. 26:3D-55 through 26:3D-63

N.J.A.C. 6A:16-1.3

N.J.A.C. 8:6-7.2; 8:6-9.1 through 8:6-9.5

Adopted:

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7523 SCHOOL DISTRICT PROVIDED TECHNOLOGY DEVICES TO PUPILS

The Board of Education may provide technology devices to pupils in the district

school district authorized use only. The purpose of this Policy is to establish

general guidelines for the issuance and utilization of any school district

technology device provided to pupils of this district. For the purposes of this

Policy, "technology device" or "device" shall include, but not be limited to,

portable devices such as computers, laptops, tablets, cellular telephones, or any

other computing or electronic devices the school district provides to pupils to be

used as part of their educational program.

A technology device made available to pupils will not be considered a textbook or

supply, as defined in N.J.S.A. 18A:34-1, mandatory to a successful completion of

the classroom curriculum. Therefore, because a technology device defined in this

Policy is not mandatory to a successful completion of a pupil’s classroom

curriculum, a pupil will not be required to obtain a technology device provided by

the school district as defined in this Policy. In the event the school district

provides a technology device that is deemed mandatory to a successful

completion of the classroom curriculum, the district will provide pupils with such

a technology device consistent with its textbook or supply policies. Nothing in

this Policy prohibits a pupil from using their personal technology device in

accordance with school rules and regulations.

A technology device provided by the school district may include pre-loaded

software. A pupil is prevented from downloading additional software onto the

technology device or tampering with software installed on the technology device.

Only school district authorized staff members may load or download software

onto a school district provided technology device.

To receive a school district provided technology device, the parent and pupil must

sign a School District Provided Technology Device Form requiring the parent and

the pupil to comply with certain provisions. These provisions may include, but

are not limited to:

1. A school district provided technology device must be used only by

the pupil for school district authorized use;

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2. A pupil shall comply with the school district’s acceptable use of

technology policies, which shall be attached to the School District

Provided Technology Device Form, in their use of any school

district provided technology device;

3. Any school district provided technology device loaned to a pupil

must be returned to the school district in the condition it was

initially provided to the pupil considering reasonable use and care

by the pupil;

4. The parent or pupil shall be responsible to reimburse the school

district the cost of any technology device that is lost, damaged

beyond reasonable use or beyond its value, abandoned, missing,

stolen, or cannot be returned to the district in accordance with the

terms of the School District Provided Technology Device Form;

5. The district may require, or offer as an option, depending on the

type of technology device provided to the pupil, an insurance

policy to be purchased by the parent or pupil that would cover

certain losses or damage to a technology device during the time

period the pupil has possession of the device. The parent or the

pupil shall pay any insurance policy required deductibles in the

event of a loss;

6. In the event the school district does not require the purchase of an

insurance policy for a technology device or the parent or pupil

elects not to purchase optional insurance, the parent and/or pupil

shall be responsible for any loss or damage to the technology

device in accordance with the terms of the School District

Provided Technology Device Form;

7. A pupil will be required to report any hardware or software

problems in the operation of the device to the school district staff

member, designated on the School District Provided Technology

Device Form, within two school days of the commencement of the

problem;

8. A pupil must report to the school district staff member designated

on the School District Provided Technology Device Form within

two school days in the event the technology device has been

damaged or is missing;

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9. A parent or pupil is required to immediately file a police report in

the event it is believed the technology device has been stolen.

Within one school day after filing a police report, a parent or pupil

shall complete the School District Provided Technology Device

Loss Form and submit the completed Loss Form and a copy of the

police report to the Principal or designee;

10. A pupil shall be required to provide routine cleaning and care of

the device in accordance with school district cleaning and care

guidelines;

11. The pupil shall have the technology device in their possession in

school as required; and

12. Any other provisions the Superintendent of Schools determines

should be included on the School District Provided Technology

Device Form.

13. Other - _______________________________________________

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14. Other - _______________________________________________

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15. Other - _______________________________________________

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The school district will provide the pupil and parent with written or electronic

notification that the technology device provided by the school district may record

or collect information on the pupil’s activity or the pupil’s use of the technology

device if the device is equipped with a camera, global positioning system, or other

feature capable of recording or collecting information on the pupil’s activity or

use of the device. This notification shall also include a statement that the school

district shall not use any of the capabilities in a manner that would violate the

privacy rights of the pupil or any individual residing with the pupil. The parent

shall be required to acknowledge receipt of this notification and the parent

acknowledgement shall be retained by the Principal or designee for as long as the

pupil retains the use of the school district provided technology device. The parent

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acknowledgement and a signed School District Provided Technology Device

Form shall be required before the issuance of a technology device to a pupil. In

accordance with the provisions of P.L. 2013, Chapter 44, a school district failing

to provide this notification shall be subject to a fine of $250 per pupil, per

incident. The fine shall be remitted to the New Jersey Department of Education,

and shall be deposited in a fund that shall be used to provide laptop or other

portable computer equipment to at-risk pupils as defined in N.J.S.A. 18A:7F-45.

Pupils shall comply with all school district policies for the use of a school district

provided technology device. A pupil shall be subject to consequences in the event

the pupil violates any school district policy, including the district’s acceptable use

policies; pupil code of conduct; any provision of this Policy; or any provision of

the School District Provided Technology Device Form.

N.J.S.A. 18A:34-1

P.L. 2013, Chapter 44 – “The Anti-Big Brother Act”

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Entrance Age

5112 ENTRANCE AGE

The Board of Education will admit to this district children

otherwise eligible by law or Board policy who have attained the

age requirements set by law and this Board of Education. The

Board requires documentary verification of the age and birth date

of any child for whom admission to this district is sought.

Preschool Handicapped

A child is eligible for entrance into a program of special

education who has attained his or her third birthday and has been

found by the Child Study Team to be eligible for a program for

the preschool educationally handicapped in accordance with rules

of the State Board of Education.

Kindergarten

A child is eligible for entrance into kindergarten who will have

attained the age of five years on or before October 1 of the year

in which entrance is sought.

No child will be admitted to kindergarten who has not met the age

requirement set by this policy.

First Grade

A child is eligible for entrance into first grade who will have

attained the age of six years on or before October 1 of the year

in which entrance is sought or has completed the kindergarten

program of this district or an equivalent public school program

elsewhere and has been recommended by the teacher for advancement

to the first grade.

N.J.S.A. 18A:36-19; 18A:38-5; 18A:38-6; 18A:44-1; 18A:44-2;

18A:46-6; 18A:46-6.1

N.J.A.C. 6:20-1.2; 6:28-1.1; 6:28-1.3; 6:28-3.

Adopted: 29 June 1998

Revised: 28 June 2010

25 October 2010

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