THE BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIAL SERVICES SCHOOL DISTRICT & VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE COUNTY OF SALEM BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES – NOVEMBER 24, 2015

The Regular meeting of the Special Services School District and Vocational Technical School District of the County of Salem Board of Education was held at the Salem County Vocational Technical School, Board Conference Room, Woodstown, NJ, County of Salem, on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. The Board President led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Board President called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at which time the following statement was read: “The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to ensure the rights of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of the public bodies at which any business affecting their interest is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this Act, the Salem County Special Services Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time, and place thereof posted in the South Jersey Times and at the entrances of 404 Daretown Road, Elmer, 880 Route 45, Woodstown, 45 Cheney Road, Woodstown and 13 Ramah Road, Bridgeton.”

CALL TO ORDER

Members Present: Ms. Mary Cummings, Mr. Linwood Donelson III, Mr. Daryl Halter, Mr. David Moffett, Mr. Earl Ransome Members Absent:

Mr. James Davis, Ms. Margaret Nicolosi

Others Present:

John Swain, Superintendent; Jennifer Bates, Assistant Superintendent; John Bolil, Business Administrator/Board Secretary; Jason Helder, CTHS Principal; Jane Whittinghill, Director of Related Services and Autism Programs, James D’Amato, Principal SCSSSD Daretown School; Todd Slimm, Principal SCSSSD Cumberland Campus; Lindsay Reed, Supervisor of CST and Non Public Programs; Frank Maurer, Alternative HS/MS Principal, Jim Helder, Principal, Salem Campus (RDS); Leroy Pierce, Nick Franceschini, Kelly Wanamaker, Ron Wanamaker, Kay LaPlante, Jennifer Rowand, The Blume Family, Judy Locke, Angela Rode, Doug Painter, Freeholder Liaison

Moved by Mr. Donelson and seconded by Mr. Ransome that the Board of Education approve the Minutes of the October 20, 2015 Board of Education Meeting. Unanimously Approved Old Business:  Construction Update

OLD BUSINESS

New Business:  Friend of 4-H Award  Apprenticeship Meeting at GCIT

NEW BUSINESS

Presentations:  Law Enforcement and Public Safety Program of Study – Leroy Pierce and Nick Franceschini (1st presentation).  November Students of the Month  Report of Findings and Corrective Action Plan for the Consolidated Monitoring Report – October 2015 – Jennifer Bates, Ed.D.

PRESENTATIONS

Correspondence: None

CORRESPONDENCE

Moved by Mr. Halter and seconded by Mr. Donelson that the Board of Education approve the Addenda of the Superintendent and Business Administrator. Unanimously Approved

SALEM COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICES BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES – NOVEMBER 24, 2015

BOARD SECRETARY’S REPORT

Board Secretary/Business Administrator’s Report - Vocational Technical School District Moved by Ms. Cummings and seconded by Mr. Halter that the Board of Education approve the following: Board Secretary’s Report in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of September 2015. The Board Secretary certifies that no line item account has been overexpended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.12 (a) 1 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the District’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. (Pages 6330-6335) __________________________________ Business Administrator/Board Secretary

RECONCILIATION OF CASH FOR SCHOOL FUNDS REPORT

November 24, 2015 Date

Reconciliation of Cash for School Funds Report in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of July 2015. The Reconciliation of Cash for School Funds Report and Board Secretary’s Report are in agreement for the month of July 2015. (Pages 6335-6336) Board Secretary in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A-23-2.12(c)2 certifies that there are no changes in anticipated revenue amounts or revenue sources. It is recommended that the Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.12(c) 4, certifies that after review of the Secretary’s Monthly Financial reports (Appropriations Section) and upon consultation with the appropriate District officials, to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.12(a) 1 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the District’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. Ayes (5) Ms. Mary Cummings, Mr. Linwood Donelson III, Mr. Daryl Halter, Mr. David Moffett, Mr. Earl Ransome Noes () Abstain () Non- Vote ()

APPROVE TRANSFERS

APAPROVE WARRANTS

Moved by Ms. Cummings and seconded by Mr. Halter that the Board of Education approve the transfers of funds for the months ending August 2015 through October 2015. (Pages 6336-6337) Ayes (5) Ms. Mary Cummings, Mr. Linwood Donelson III, Mr. Daryl Halter, Mr. David Moffett, Mr. Earl Ransome Noes () Abstain () Non- Vote () Moved by Ms. Cummings and seconded by Mr. Halter that the Board of Education approve the following:  

Bills paid October 2015 Board Payment Approval List Benefits Posting September 2015

(Pages 6337-6341) Ayes (5) Ms. Mary Cummings, Mr. Linwood Donelson III, Mr. Daryl Halter, Mr. David Moffett, Mr. Earl Ransome Noes () Abstain () Non- Vote () APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF THE DISTRICT’S MEMBERSHIP WITH GCSSDJIF

Moved by Ms. Cummings and seconded by Mr. Halter that the Board of Education approve the renewal of the District’s Membership with the Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem School District Joint Insurance Fund (GCSSDJIF) for a period of three years beginning July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019. (Pages 6341-6342) Ayes (5) Ms. Mary Cummings, Mr. Linwood Donelson III, Mr. Daryl Halter, Mr. David Moffett, Mr. Earl Ransome Noes () Abstain () Non- Vote ()

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Moved by Mr. Halter and seconded by Ms. Cummings that the Board of Education approve the following Allowance Deductions:

APPROVE THE ALLOWANCE DEDUCTION

A. Allowance Deduction - #12 – (4,022.00) – Adding a 120v, 20 amp circuit to power new equipment in room 123. B. Allowance Deduction - #13 – (5,474.00) – Regarding behind new classrooms and installing 40’ of 15” HDPE. C. Allowance Deduction - #14 – (7,916.00) – Electrical work per electrical bulletin #3 for the street signs. (Pages 6342-6345) Ayes (5) Ms. Mary Cummings, Mr. Linwood Donelson III, Mr. Daryl Halter, Mr. David Moffett, Mr. Earl Ransome Noes () Abstain () Non- Vote () Moved by Mr. Halter and seconded by Ms. Cummings that the Board of Education approve the following change orders: Change Order #2

$33,035.00

Change Order #3

$ 4,889.00

Change Order #4

$ 4,824.00

Change Order #5

$19,989.00

APPROVE THE CHANGE ORDERS

Labor and materials for additional fire alarms, per Owner request. Labor and materials for flooring for the mezzanine, per Owner request. Installation of five (5) duplex outlets at mezzanine, per Owen request. Installing 12 additional duct detectors per Owner request.

(Pages 6345-6349) Ayes (5) Ms. Mary Cummings, Mr. Linwood Donelson III, Mr. Daryl Halter, Mr. David Moffett, Mr. Earl Ransome Noes () Abstain () Non- Vote () Moved by Mr. Halter and seconded by Ms. Cummings that the Board of Education appoint John H. Bolil, Business Administrator as Public Agency Compliance Officer for the Salem County Vocational Technical School District. (Page 6349) Ayes (5) Ms. Mary Cummings, Mr. Linwood Donelson III, Mr. Daryl Halter, Mr. David Moffett, Mr. Earl Ransome Noes () Abstain () Non- Vote () Moved by Mr. Halter and seconded by Ms. Cummings that the Board of Education approve the DEC Electrical Contractors, Inc. Invoice #1061-15 for time and materials for Fire Alarm System in the amount of $3,694.43 to be paid out of Fund 30. (Pages 6349-6350) Ayes (5) Ms. Mary Cummings, Mr. Linwood Donelson III, Mr. Daryl Halter, Mr. David Moffett, Mr. Earl Ransome Noes () Abstain () Non- Vote () Moved by Mr. Halter and seconded by Ms. Cummings that the Board of Education approve the Category Two E-Rate Services Agreement and the Category Two Option Confirmation for Salem County Vocational Technical School. (Page 6350) Ayes (5) Ms. Mary Cummings, Mr. Linwood Donelson III, Mr. Daryl Halter, Mr. David Moffett, Mr. Earl Ransome Noes () Abstain () Non- Vote ()

APPOINT JOHN BOLIL, BA, AS PUBLIC AGENCY COMPLIANCE OFFICER

APPROVE THE DEC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC., INVOICE #1061-15

APPROVE THE CATEGORY TWO ERATE SERVICES AGREEMENT

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APPROVE JOHNSON CONTROLS PROPOSAL

Moved by Mr. Halter and seconded by Ms. Cummings that the Board of Education approve Johnson Controls proposal to furnish the materials and/or perform the work below for the net price of $3,500.00. Provide Metasys 7.0 ADS server software, install on existing ADS computer on site. Also upgrade the existing NAE and NCE supervisory controllers to 7.0. (Page 6351) Ayes (5) Ms. Mary Cummings, Mr. Linwood Donelson III, Mr. Daryl Halter, Mr. David Moffett, Mr. Earl Ransome Noes () Abstain () Non- Vote ()

APPROVE THAT AN ADDITIONAL $36,500 TO BE DRAWN DOWN FROM THE UNRESERVE FUND BALANCE

Moved by Ms. Cummings and seconded by Mr. Halter that the Board of Education approve that an additional $36,500 to be drawn down from the unreserved fund balance to support the Schalick Academy bringing the total to $50,000. Said monies are to be allocated as follows: $15,000 for supplies $10,000 for stipends $ 7,500 for musical/concert supplies $15,000 for guest artists $ 2,500 for professional development Ayes (4) Ms. Mary Cummings, Mr. Daryl Halter, Mr. David Moffett, Mr. Earl Ransome Noes (1) Mr. Linwood Donelson III Abstain () Non- Vote ()

DISCUSS THE FINDINGS OF THE CONSOLIDATED MONITORING REPORT

Moved by Ms. Cummings and seconded by Mr. Halter that the Board of Education discuss the findings of the Consolidated Monitoring Report - October 2015 and that upon the conclusion of this discussion that the Board of Education approves the Corrective Action Plan which addresses the issues raised in the undisputed findings. Ayes (5) Ms. Mary Cummings, Mr. Linwood Donelson III, Mr. Daryl Halter, Mr. David Moffett, Mr. Earl Ransome Noes () Abstain () Non- Vote ()

AUTHORIZE THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR TO SIGN A CHANGE ORDER

Moved by Ms. Cummings and seconded by Mr. Halter that the Board of Education authorize the Business Administrator to sign a change order for this request provided that it not exceeds $6,000. (Page 6351) Ayes (5) Ms. Mary Cummings, Mr. Linwood Donelson III, Mr. Daryl Halter, Mr. David Moffett, Mr. Earl Ransome Noes () Abstain () Non- Vote () Moved by Mr. Donelson and seconded by Ms. Cummings that the Board of Education approve the following:

BOARD SECRETARY’S REPORT

Board Secretary’s Report in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of September 2015. The Board Secretary certifies that no line item account has been overexpended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.12 (a) 1 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the District’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. (Pages 6352-6356) __________________________________ Business Administrator/Board Secretary

November 24, 2015 Date

SALEM COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICES BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES – NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Reconciliation of Cash for School Funds Report in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the months of July 2015 and August 2015. The Reconciliation of Cash for School Funds Report and Board Secretary’s Report are in agreement for the months of July 2015 and August 2015. (Pages 6357-6359)

RECONCILIATION OF CASH FOR SCHOOL FUNDS REPORT

Board Secretary in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A-23-2.12(c)2 certifies that there are no changes in anticipated revenue amounts or revenue sources. It is recommended that the Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.12(c) 4, certifies that after review of the Secretary’s Monthly Financial reports (Appropriations Section) and upon consultation with the appropriate District officials, to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.12(a) 1 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the District’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. Ayes (5) Ms. Mary Cummings, Mr. Linwood Donelson III, Mr. Daryl Halter, Mr. David Moffett, Mr. Earl Ransome Noes () Abstain () Non- Vote () Moved by Mr. Donelson and seconded by Ms. Cummings that the Board of Education approve the transfers of funds for the months ending September 2015 through November 2015. (Pages 6359-6360) Ayes (5) Ms. Mary Cummings, Mr. Linwood Donelson III, Mr. Daryl Halter, Mr. David Moffett, Mr. Earl Ransome Noes () Abstain () Non- Vote () Moved by Mr. Donelson and seconded by Ms. Cummings that the Board of Education approve the following:

APPROVE TRANSFERS

APPROVE WARRANTS

 Board Payment Approval List October 2015. (Pages 6360-6361) Ayes (5) Ms. Mary Cummings, Mr. Linwood Donelson III, Mr. Daryl Halter, Mr. David Moffett, Mr. Earl Ransome Noes () Abstain () Non- Vote () Moved by Mr. Donelson and seconded by Ms. Cummings that the Board of Education approve the 2015-2016 Transportation Contracts and Contract Addenda, 2015-2016 Contract for Participation in Cooperative Transportation. (Pages 6361-6362) Ayes (5) Ms. Mary Cummings, Mr. Linwood Donelson III, Mr. Daryl Halter, Mr. David Moffett, Mr. Earl Ransome Noes () Abstain () Non- Vote () Moved by Ms. Cummings and seconded by Mr. Donelson that the Board of Education appoint John H. Bolil, Business Administrator as Public Agency Compliance Officer for the Salem County Special Services School District. (Page 6362) Ayes (5) Ms. Mary Cummings, Mr. Linwood Donelson III, Mr. Daryl Halter, Mr. David Moffett, Mr. Earl Ransome Noes () Abstain () Non- Vote () Moved by Ms. Cummings and seconded by Mr. Donelson that the Board of Education approve the Category Two E-Rate Services Agreement and the Category Two Option Confirmation for Salem County Special Services School District. (Page 6363)

APPROVE 2015-16 TRANSPORTATION CONTRACTS & CONTRACT ADDENDA

APPOINT JOHN BOLIL, BA AS PUBLIC AGENCY COMPLIANCE OFFICER

APPROVE THE CATEGORY TWO ERATE SERVICES AGREEMENT

SALEM COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICES BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES – NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Ayes (5) Ms. Mary Cummings, Mr. Linwood Donelson III, Mr. Daryl Halter, Mr. David Moffett, Mr. Earl Ransome Noes () Abstain () Non- Vote () APPROVE A CONTRACT WITH IRON HILL LANDSCAPING FOR SUPPLEMENTAL SNOW PLOWING

SCSSSD & SCVTSD BUSINESS ITEMS: Moved by Ms. Cummings and seconded by Mr. Halter that the Board of Education approve a contract for supplemental snow plowing effective December 1, 2015 through April 30, 2016 to Iron Hill Landscaping. Based upon the attached specifications, quotes were received on October 23, 2015 for Supplemental Snow Removal for the Salem County Board for Vocational Education and the Salem County Special Services School District. Seven companies were contacted for a quote. A copy of the contract, as proposed, is attached. SPECIFICATIONS

Iron Hill Landscaping

Truck with Plow Loader with 5’ Pusher 4 Cu Yd. Loader 4 Backhoes @ $150

$125.00/hr. $125.00/hr. $175.00/hr. $600.00/hr.

Specifications were sent to: Mike’s Lawn Service P.O. Box 150 Harrisonville, NJ 08039

Delaware County Lawn & Landscape 130 Quaker Road Pennsville, NJ 08070

Henson’s Chimney Service 507 Glassboro Road Woodstown, NJ 08098

Sutton & Sons Construction Co. 22 King Street Pennsville, NJ 08070

Richard E. Pierson Construction 426 Swedesboro Road Pilesgrove, NJ 08098

Wright’s Lawn Service, LLC P.O. Box 81 Cedarville, NJ 08311

*Iron Hill Landscaping 624 Haines Neck Road Woodstown, NJ 08098 *Lowest acceptable quote. (Pages 6363-6365) Ayes (5) Ms. Mary Cummings, Mr. Linwood Donelson III, Mr. Daryl Halter, Mr. David Moffett, Mr. Earl Ransome Noes () Abstain () Non- Vote () APPROVE THE REVISED COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE PLAN FOR SCVTS & SCSSSD

APPROVE THE REVISED NJDOE SCHOOL FACILITIES FORM M-1 FOR SCVTS & SCSSSD

Moved by Ms. Cummings and seconded by Mr. Halter that the Board of Education approve the Revised Comprehensive Maintenance Plan for Salem County Vocational Technical School and the Salem County Special Services School District for the 2015-2018 school year. (Pages 6365-6366) Ayes (5) Ms. Mary Cummings, Mr. Linwood Donelson III, Mr. Daryl Halter, Mr. David Moffett, Mr. Earl Ransome Noes () Abstain () Non- Vote () Moved by Ms. Cummings and seconded by Mr. Halter that the Board of Education approve the Revised NJDOE School Facilities Form M-1 for Salem County Vocational Technical School and the Salem County Special Services School District. (Page 6366)

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Ayes (5) Ms. Mary Cummings, Mr. Linwood Donelson III, Mr. Daryl Halter, Mr. David Moffett, Mr. Earl Ransome Noes () Abstain () Non- Vote () Moved by Ms. Cummings and seconded by Mr. Halter that the Board of Education approve the Business Administrator the 2015/2016 Unlimited Webinar Combo package. Includes the CPE in 2015 plus unlimited live webinar access in 2016 in the amount of $718.25. Said CPE request is consistent with my contract. Ayes (5) Ms. Mary Cummings, Mr. Linwood Donelson III, Mr. Daryl Halter, Mr. David Moffett, Mr. Earl Ransome Noes () Abstain () Non- Vote () AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION I / RECOGNITION OF FREEHOLDER LIAISON None Superintendent’s Report – Vocational Technical School District Personnel: Moved by Ms. Cummings and seconded by Mr. Halter upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board of Education approve the following:

APPROVE THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR THE 2015-16 UNLIMITED WEBINAR COMBO PACKAGE

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION I

APPROVE PERSONNEL

 Employment of Julius Enarusai as an Information Technology Help Desk Technician at the contracted prorated salary of $32,045.00 (Step 4-Technology Resource Center Technicians), effective November 16, 2015.  Employment of Eric Lockwood as a FT Mathematics teacher at the CTHS at the contracted prorated salary of $50,565.00 (Step 1-BA), effective November 2, 2015 to June 30, 2016. Mr. Lockwood holds a NJDOE Certificate of Eligibility as a Teacher of Mathematics.  Employment of Julia Cattafi as a substitute for the Learning Center for the 2015-16 school year at the rate of $9.00 per hour, for actual hours worked. Employment is contingent upon completion of all pre-employment paperwork and the NJDOE criminal history background check.  Accept with regret the retirement resignation of Donald Bailey, CTHS Mathematics teacher, effective February 1, 2016.  Accept with regret the resignation of Teresa Goodenbour, CTHS Mathematics teacher, effective December 31, 2015.  An adjustment in the 2015-16 monthly salary for Eric Tucker, ROTC instructor, due to an adjustment in his Military Instructor Pay (MIP). Mr. Tucker’s monthly salary for the period September, 2015 to June, 2016 will be $6,658.92. Ayes (5) Ms. Mary Cummings, Mr. Linwood Donelson III, Mr. Daryl Halter, Mr. David Moffett, Mr. Earl Ransome Noes () Abstain () Non- Vote () Professional Development: Moved by Mr. Donelson and seconded by Ms. Cummings that the Board of Education approve the following reimbursement to Larry Crawford for expenses that were incurred as part of a workshop that Mr. Crawford recently attended. Mileage: Incidentals Total

54 miles @ $.31 =

$16.74 20.00 $36.74

APPROVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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Ayes (5) Ms. Mary Cummings, Mr. Linwood Donelson III, Mr. Daryl Halter, Mr. David Moffett, Mr. Earl Ransome Noes () Abstain () Non- Vote () Moved by Mr. Donelson and seconded by Ms. Cummings that the Board of Education approve the following 2015-16 professional development activities and costs associated with the activities. Description of Professional Development or School Improvement Activity or Workshop Practical Strategies for a Highly Effective Co-Teach Model, EIRC, Mullica Hill, NJ December 3, 2015 Practical Strategies for a Highly Effective Co-Teach Model, EIRC, Mullica Hill, NJ December 3, 2015 Technical Assistance session hosted by the NJ State Council on the Arts regarding their Artist In Education Residency Grant Program. Session will be held at Appel Farm in Elmer, NJ on December 10, 2015 Autism, ADHD and Anxiety Workshop, Cherry Hill, NJ December 11, 2015

Participant(s)

Cost Per Participant

Total Cost

Nicole Kopp

$6.20 mileage $149.00 registration

Rachael Lester

$6.20 mileage $149.00 registration

Kim Bunting

None

$155.20 mileage & registration $85.00 substitute $155.20 mileage & registration $85.00 substitute None

Rachael Lester

$18.50 mileage $199.00 registration

Educators Event at the Brian Quinn $25.11 mileage Philadelphia Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College December 11. 2015 Ayes (5) Ms. Mary Cummings, Mr. Linwood Donelson III, Mr. Daryl Halter, Mr. David Moffett, Mr. Earl Ransome Noes () Abstain () Non- Vote () APPROVE PROGRAMS

$217.60 mileage & registration $85.00 substitute $25.11 mileage $85.00 substitute

Programs: Moved by Ms. Cummings and seconded by Mr. Halter that the Board of Education approve the following:  Accept 2014-15 carryover funds for the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Consolidated, Title 1, Part A grant in the amount of $58,569.00 for use during the 2015-16 school year. Funds will be budgeted for instructional materials and supplies and professional development.  An increase in the registration fee from $900 to $990 for the professional development Electric Motors and Motor Control Circuits workshop that was attended by Dan Chiriac on November 11-12, 2015. The workshop was approved at the October 20, 2015 board meeting and is being paid for from Perkins secondary funding.

SALEM COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICES BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES – NOVEMBER 24, 2015

 The CTHS junior/senior prom to be held at Brigalias Banquet facility in Sicklerville, NJ on May 12, 2016. Students will purchase tickets at the cost of $65.00 each. As part of the prom activities, the CTHS will host a promenade in the multi-purpose room from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. for parent/student photographs. At 6:00 p.m. the students will board a bus (subsidized by the school district at no cost to the students) that will transport them to the prom site. Four (4), fifty-five passenger coach buses will be provided by Sheppard Bus Company. Students will be picked up at the prom site at 10:30 p.m. and the estimated time of arrival back at SCVTS is 11:15 p.m. Cost to District Four (4) buses x $800.00 DJ Services Deposit Decorations/Favors Cost of meals for 10 chaperones 029-02)

$3,200.00 (Acct.#11-000-270-512-029-02) $ 750.00 (Student Activity Account) $ 500.00 (Student Activity Account) $1,000.00 (Student Activity Account) $ 450.00 (Acct.#11-401-100-610-

 The following modifications to the 2015-16 Perkins spending plan, which was originally approved at the August 2015 board meeting, based on changes in program need and available funds. The funds are requested as follows: Construction Program: Projected cost - $6,500 Purchase of five (5) building carts. Each cart will contain a cordless impact drill, Dewalt power saw, a set of metal shears, drywall, floor and paint finishing tools, squaring tools, marking, layout and prying tools and 1ft., 2ft., & 4 ft. levels. The carts and items will be utilized to implement elements of the Construction building in a shop station module for wall framing and construction. Culinary/Pastry Arts Program: Projected cost - $19,500 The Combi oven will replace an older oven utilized for food preparation and curriculum delivery in Culinary and Pastry Arts. The current oven is in constant need of service and repair. The cost includes installation. Agricultural Science Program: Projected cost - $1,370 CASE Institute: $1,370.00 (includes registration, lodging and travel.) One instructor will attend the required CASE (Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education) Institute for Food Science. The CASE Institute is an extended professional development seminar that allows the instructor to teach the CASE (Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education) at the school.  The following 2015-16 curriculum in action experiences. Curriculum in Action Experience

Attendees

Date

District Cost

Rutgers, CookEleven (11) FFA Douglas Campus, New students and one (1) Brunswick, NJ chaperone

December 12, 2015

FFA Student Activity Account No cost to district

PSEG Field Trip, Salem, NJ

December 17, 2015 or December 19, 2015 (Waiting on PSE&G)

$305.44 – BR Williams Bus (Acct# 11-000-270-512-13002 and 11-000-270512-29-002)

Thirty (30) Electrical & Energy students and two (2) instructors

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The NJ Future Educators Association Conference, The College of NJ School of Education, Ewing, NJ

Twenty (20) FEA members and one (1) chaperone

January 15, 2016

$305.44 BR Williams Bus (Acct# 11-000-270-512-29002) $85.00 substitute

Career Orient visit to The Ginger Cake Café, Woodstown, NJ

Thirty-four (34) career orientation students and (1) chaperone (Going each block)

December 7, 2015

$75.00 – SCVTS (Acct #11-000-270512-29-002) Substitute not needed - internal

Review Presentations, Agenda & Expectations for Conduct, (Academy Showcase) Salem County College

Juniors/Seniors for the Art, Drama and Dance Academy. (Kim Bunting, Rebekah Jordan and Arthur Mendini)

December 22, 2015

SCVTS will cover academy transportation costs

International Beauty Show, Javitz Center, NYC

Thirty-five (35) cosmetology students and one (1) instructor

March 8, 2016

$425.00 BR Williams Bus (Acct# 11-000-270512-10-002) (Student Activity Account) $85.00 substitute

NTHS Broadway Show, New York, NY

Eighty (80) NTHS students and two (2) chaperones

April 13, 2016

$989.00 – BR Williams Bus (Student Activity Account – NTHS) $85 Substitute

*Trip was already approved June 2015, date revised from May 4 to April 13 * th

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 The following fund-raising activities for the Career and Technical High School student clubs. In accordance with Board of Education policy, the individual responsible for conducting the fundraiser must submit a final report to the business office after the activity is completed. ORGANIZATION

ACTIVITY

Garden Club

Sell candy cane grams throughout the school. Students/teachers/staff will be able to purchase a candy cane for $1 and personalize a message to send to someone else. Christmas Cookies – assorted cookies will be sold. Volleyball Tournament $2 per player; $1 to watch.

Culinary Program SkillsUSA

FFA

Breakfast with Santa $5 for kids 3-12 yrs./ $10 for adults.

DATE OR WEEK OF THE ACTIVITY November 30, 2015 to December 21, 2015 with a delivery date of December 22, 2015 December 1 to 21, 2015 December 4, 2015 6 – 9 p.m. December 5, 2015 8 – 11 a.m.

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NJFEA/Educators Rising (Tracy W.) NJFEA/Educators Rising (Tracy W.)

Bake sale during open house.

November 18, 2015 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. November 25, 2015

Dress down day to go towards raising funds to support adopted family for the holidays. Students will pay $1 not to wear their collared shirt. NJFEA/Educators Traveling bake sale to go towards November 25, 2015 Rising (Tracy W.) raising funds to support adopted family for the holidays. Students will pay $.25 to $1.00 to purchase snacks and baked goods from a cart of baked goods. FEA members will bring cart around school in the am to sell snacks. FFA Winter Pajama Dress Down Day. December 21, 2015 Students will pay $1 to dress in warm, winter pajamas (pajama shorts and tanks will not be permitted). The monies collected will help fund many FFA activities throughout the year. FFA Sale of approximately forty (40) December 1 to 23, 2015 Christmas trees on campus to students/families as well as staff. Purchase price per tree is $20. Marked up trees will be sold between $40-$50 depending on tree size. Ayes (5) Ms. Mary Cummings, Mr. Linwood Donelson III, Mr. Daryl Halter, Mr. David Moffett, Mr. Earl Ransome Noes () Abstain () Non- Vote () Policy: Moved by Mr. Donelson and seconded by Ms. Cummings that the Board of Education approve the first reading of district policies as listed below: P 3322

Teaching Staff member’s Use of Personal Cellular Telephones/Other Communication Devices (Revised)

P 4322

Support Staff member’s Use of Personal Cellular Telephones/Other communication Devices (Revised)

(Pages 6366-6367) Ayes (5) Ms. Mary Cummings, Mr. Linwood Donelson III, Mr. Daryl Halter, Mr. David Moffett, Mr. Earl Ransome Noes () Abstain () Non- Vote () Moved by Mr. Donelson and seconded by Ms. Cummings that the Board of Education approve the second reading and adoption of a revised job description for the SCVTS/SCSSSD Information Technology Help Desk Technician. (Page 6368) Ayes (5) Ms. Mary Cummings, Mr. Linwood Donelson III, Mr. Daryl Halter, Mr. David Moffett, Mr. Earl Ransome Noes () Abstain () Non- Vote () Moved by Mr. Donelson and seconded by Ms. Cummings that the Board of Education approve the second reading and adoption of a revised job description for the SCVTS Director of Adult Postsecondary Programs and the ABE/GED Educational Program. (Page 6368)

POLICY

SALEM COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICES BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES – NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Ayes (5) Ms. Mary Cummings, Mr. Linwood Donelson III, Mr. Daryl Halter, Mr. David Moffett, Mr. Earl Ransome Noes () Abstain () Non- Vote () Information Reports 1. CTHS Principal’s Report 2. CTHS Discipline Report 3. SCVTS Program Enrollment Report (Pages 6368-6371) APPROVE PERSONNEL

Superintendent’s Report – Special Services School District Personnel: Moved by Ms. Cummings and seconded by Mr. Ransome upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board of Education approve the following:  The employment of Leidy Mejia as an Instructional Assistant at the Daretown School for the 2015-2016 school year at the prorated annual salary of $17,933, Step 5-IA, effective November 2, 2015.  Arlene Padden, Speech Language Specialist at the Cumberland Campus from 2.5 days per week to up to 3 days per week due to the influx of new students. Ms. Padden is a contracted employee through Therapy Source at a rate of $76.00 per hour. This increase in time will be effective November 19, 2015.  The reassignment of Kaitlyn Bill, Teacher at the Cumberland Campus, to the Upper Pittsgrove Satellite Site. Miss Bill will be replacing Mrs. Lisa Davis during her maternity FMLA.  The following adjustment in salary for the 2015-2016 school year: Name

Current salary, step and work days

New adjusted salary, step and work days

Kate Costello RDS Salem

$18,933 Step 7-IA

$19,633 Step 8-IA effective October 22, 2015. Ms. Costello obtained her Substitute Teacher Certification #396138.

Tracy Bayes Cumberland

$52,740 Step 7-BA

$54,350 Step 7-BA+30 effective October 1, 2015

Kevin Pilieri Cumberland Campus

$18,433 Step 6-IA

$18,933 Step 7-IA effective October 6, 2015. Mr. Pilieri obtained his Substitute Teacher Certification #396132. Previously approved with an effective date of November 1, 2015 which was incorrect.

Destiny Kirby Cumberland Campus

$17,533 Step 1-IA

$17,633 Step 2-IA effective November 22, 2015. Ms. Kirby obtained her Substitute Teacher Certification #396142.

(Page 6371)

SALEM COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICES BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES – NOVEMBER 24, 2015

 Accept with regret the resignation of Kristyn Vance, Teacher at the Cumberland Campus, effective January 2, 2016. (Page 6371) Ayes (5) Ms. Mary Cummings, Mr. Linwood Donelson III, Mr. Daryl Halter, Mr. David Moffett, Mr. Earl Ransome Noes () Abstain () Non- Vote () Professional Development: Moved by Mr. Donelson and seconded by Ms. Cummings that the Board of Education approve the following professional development activities and costs associated with the activities for the 2015-2016 school year: Description of Professional Participant(s) Cost Per Cost of Development or School Participant Sub Improvement Activity or Workshop Women & Children’s Nursing $120 Reg. Conference Jane Smith $15.50 $125 Cherry Hill, NJ - December 2, 2015 Mileage Communicating with Families Yolanda No Cost N/A Across Cultures Broughton Ayes (5) Ms. Mary Cummings, Mr. Linwood Donelson III, Mr. Daryl Halter, Mr. David Moffett, Mr. Earl Ransome Noes () Abstain () Non- Vote ()

APPROVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Total Cost

$260.50 $0

Programs: Moved by Mr. Ransome and seconded by Ms. Cummings that the Board of Education approve the following:

APPROVE PROGRAMS

 The following field trips for the 2015-16 school year. (Page 6372)  The following fundraiser for RDS-Salem Campus for the Transitional Career Program: Krispy Kreme Doughnut Sale Date to be determined.  The acceptance of funds generated from the “Box tops for Education” collection at the SCSSSD Salem Campus. The total sum that the school received is $114.40. (Page 6372) Ayes (5) Ms. Mary Cummings, Mr. Linwood Donelson III, Mr. Daryl Halter, Mr. David Moffett, Mr. Earl Ransome Noes () Abstain () Non- Vote () Policy: Moved by Ms. Cummings and seconded by Mr. Halter that the Board of Education approve the first reading of district policies as listed below: P 3322

Teaching Staff member’s Use of Personal Cellular Telephones/Other Communication Devices (Revised)

P 4322

Support Staff member’s Use of Personal Cellular Telephones/Other communication Devices (Revised)

(Pages 6373-6374) Ayes (5) Ms. Mary Cummings, Mr. Linwood Donelson III, Mr. Daryl Halter, Mr. David Moffett, Mr. Earl Ransome Noes () Abstain () Non- Vote ()

POLICY

SALEM COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICES BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES – NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Information Reports 1. Alternative School Cumberland Campus Daretown School Salem Campus (Pages 6374-6376) RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act authorizes Boards of Education to meet in executive session under certain circumstances WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act requires the Board to adopt a resolution at a public meeting to go into private session; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education for the Salem County Special Services School District and Salem County Vocational Technical School District, that it is necessary to meet in executive session to discuss certain items involving: x

1. Matters of personal confidentiality rights, including but not limited to, staff and/or student discipline matters, and specifically: _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________



2. Matters in which the release of information would impair the right to receive government funds, and specifically: _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________



3. Matters which, if publicly disclosed, would constitute an unwarranted invasion of individual privacy, and specifically: _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

x 4. Matters concerning negotiations, and specifically: _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ 

5. Matters involving the purchase of real property and/or the investment of public funds, and specifically:



6. Matters involving the real tactics and techniques utilized in protecting the safety and property of the public, and specifically: _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

x

7. Matters involving anticipated or pending litigation, including matters of attorney-client privilege, and specifically: _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________



8. Matters involving personnel issues, including but not limited to, the employment, appointment, termination of employment, terms and conditions of employment, evaluation of performance, promotion or discipline of any public officer or employee, and specifically:

SALEM COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICES BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES – NOVEMBER 24, 2015

9. Matters involving quasi-judicial deliberations, and specifically: _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any discussion held by the Board which need not remain confidential will be made public as soon as feasible. The minutes of the executive session will not be disclosed until the need for confidentiality no longer exists. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education  will/  will not return to open session to conduct business at the conclusion of the executive session. EXECUTIVE SESSION I Moved by Mr. Halter and seconded by Ms. Cummings that the Board of Education adjourn into Executive Session, from which the general public is excluded, to discuss a personnel item. The results of this session will be made public immediately after or as soon thereafter as a decision is reached, if permitted by law (8:50 p.m.). End closed session (9:15 p.m.) Unanimously Approved

EXECUTIVE SESSION

HIB Report and Self-Assessment Report: Moved by Ms. Cummings and seconded by Mr. Halter that the Board of Education accept and approve the HIB (harassment, intimidation and bullying) Report for the period between October 20, 2015 and November 24, 2015. (1 incident reported). (Page 6376) Ayes (5) Ms. Mary Cummings, Mr. Linwood Donelson III, Mr. Daryl Halter, Mr. David Moffett, Mr. Earl Ransome Noes () Abstain () Non- Vote ()

HIB REPORT

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION II None Moved by Mr. Halter and seconded by Mr. Moffett that the Board of Education meeting be adjourned (9:18 p.m.). Unanimously Approved Respectfully Submitted,

John H. Bolil Business Administrator/Board Secretary

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION II ADJOURNED MEETING (9:18 P.M.)