Fredon Township School District November 30, 2015 A Regular Meeting of the Fredon Township Board of Education was held on Monday, November 30, 2015 in the Fredon Township Elementary School Board of Education office. The meeting was opened at 7:31 p.m. by Mrs. Courtney Wisinski, Board President. The following members were present on the call of the roll: Mrs. Courtney Wisinski, Mr. Thomas Knutelsky, Mr. John Niemasz, Mr. John Payne, and Mrs. Christina Liuzza. Also present; Chief School Administrator, Mr. Sean Dolan. The following member was absent on the call of the roll: None. The Board gave its pledge of allegiance to the flag. The following statement was read by Mrs. Wisinski: THIS IS A REGULAR MEETING of the Fredon Township Board of Education held for the purpose of transacting Regular Board business. The Open Public Meetings Act of 1975 was enacted to ensure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies. In accordance with this Act, annual notice of this year’s regular meeting schedule was adopted June 9, 2014 at the membership organizational meeting of the Fredon Township Board of Education. Notice of this meeting was published in the New Jersey Herald, posted in the Board Office, Main Office, and on the district website. Public Comment:
None.
Chief School Administrator’s Report: 1. Recognition to the SEEK Advisors-Mrs. Kristen Karl; Mr. Rory Karl; Mr. Luke Vanderhoff. A student, Ms. Gabriella Patterman, and advisors Mr. & Mrs. Karl spoke about their experiences. 2. What’s Your Anti-Drug Contest Winners – Olivia Spak, Ava Levin, Jade Maloney 3. 6th Grade Activity Night @ KRHS-October 16 4. Anti-Bullying Summit-October 21 5. National School Bus Safety Week-October 18-23 6.
7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.
18. 19.
Bus Driver and Cafeteria Workers Appreciation Day-October 23;Cafeteria Workers Day- October 16
Brain Bowl hosted at Fredon School (Pinwheel)-October 23 SEEK Hike-October 24 NJSBA Convention in Atlantic City-October 27-29 Student Council “Pink Out” Day Fundraiser-October 29 Halloween Parade-October 30 Open House 9:00 am-11:00 am; Election Day-November 3 1st Marking Period ended-November 4; Report Cards were made available- November 13 NJEA Convention-November 5-6 (School Closed) Jeans for Troops Day-November 11 CPR/AED Training-November 11 Turkey Trot-November 16 @ Lodestar Park Winners : Boys 3rd Place Sean Utter; 2nd Place Josh Gallant; 1st Place Marc Koch Girls 3rd Place Meagan Ward; 2nd Place Mia Lauzon; 1st Place Samantha Constantino Pinwheel Brain Bowl Trip/Competition-November 18 Shelter In Place Drill-November 19. The drill was completed in two minutes.
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Early Dismissal-November 19 & 20 with Parent-Teacher Conferences Jump Rope for Heart-November 19 NJ Symphony Trip for Band-November 19 Sing-A-Long-November 25 1 pm Dismissal -November 25 School Closed for Thanksgiving-November 26 & 27 Picture Retake Day-November 30 FEF Update PTC Update
Dates to Remember: 1. Book Fair-December 2-7 2. PTC Holiday Fun Night-December 4 3. TREP$ Marketplace-December 8 4. 5th Grade Trip to “A Christmas Carol”/Centenary College-December 9 5. Winter Concert-December 15 6. Early Dismissal-December 23 7. School Closed-December 24-January 1 8. School Re-Opens-January 4 I. Action Items – Approval of the following routine matters: A. Chief School Administrator’s Report on Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying On motion by Mr. Knutelsky, seconded by Mrs. Liuzza, that the following HIB report be approved as recommended by the Chief School Administrator:
HIB Report October 15, 2015 to November 30, 2015 (Attachment No. 1) On roll call motion was approved: Mr.Knutelsky; yes, Mrs. Liuzza; yes, Mr. Niemasz; yes, Mr. Payne; yes, and Mrs. Wisinski; yes. B. Approval of Regular Board Minutes: On motion by Mr. Knutelsky, seconded by Mr. Payne, that the minutes of the following board meeting be approved as recommended by the Chief School Administrator:
Regular Meeting
October14, 2015
7:30 p.m. (Attachment No. 2)
On roll call motion was approved: Mr.Knutelsky; yes, Mrs. Liuzza; yes, Mr. Niemasz; yes, Mr. Payne; yes, and Mrs. Wisinski; yes. C. Approval of Executive Session Minutes: On motion by Mr. Knutelsky, seconded by Mrs. Liuzza that the minutes of the following board meeting approved as recommended by the Chief School Administrator:
Regular Meeting
October 14, 2014
7:30 p.m.
On roll call motion was approved: Mr.Knutelsky; yes, Mrs. Liuzza; yes, Mr. Niemasz; yes, Mr. Payne; yes, and Mrs. Wisinski; yes. II. Curriculum: On motion by Mr. Niemasz, seconded by Mr. Knutelsky, that the following Curriculum motions be approved as recommended by the Chief School Administrator:
A. That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves the School Nursing Services Plan for the 2015-2016 school year. (Attachment No. 3) B. That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves the 2015-2016 School Safety and Security Plan. (Attachment No. 4) C. That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves the following field trips: Grade
Location
5th Grade Tom Aroune Ashley Martin Megan Garman
Centenary Stage Company’s “A Christmas Carol” Fairview Lake Environmental Education Trip
6th Grade Jamie Harper Jane Hooker Moira Douglas Steve Olsyn Lisa Modafferi (day time nurse) Scott Brady (overnight nurse)
Transportation Cost $275.93
$275.93 $275.93
Dates
Time
Billed to:
12/09/2015
9:00 am 12:15 pm
Students
01/20/2016 8:00 am pick up to 2:30 pm 01/22/2016 drop off
BOE
On roll call motion was approved: Mr.Knutelsky; yes, Mrs. Liuzza; yes, Mr. Niemasz; yes, Mr. Payne; yes, and Mrs. Wisinski; yes.
III. Personnel: On motion by Mr. Knutelsky seconded by Mr. Liuzza, that the following Personnel motions be approved as recommended by the Chief School Administrator:
A. That the Fredon Township Board of Education accepts the resignation of Mrs. Donna Logan from the position of Payroll Clerk for the purpose of retirement effective December 31, 2015. B. That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves Mr. Bill Sabo as Mentor to Mrs. Kristy McFarlane, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, for the 2015-2016 school year.
C. That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves Mr. Phil Schmidt as Mentor to Mrs. Melissa Lewis, Vice Principal/CST Director, for the 2015-2016 school year. D. That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves Mrs. Kristen Karl and, Mrs. Danielle Arbolino to supervise the 4TH Annual Young Author Celebration sponsored by the Fredon Education Foundation, for up to 3 ½ hours per person based on the total approved grant in the amount not to exceed $853.00 for the 2015-2016 school year. Allotted stipends will be based on the time submitted by each supervisor at the conclusion of the club. E. That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves Mrs. Kristen Karl and, Mrs. Danielle Arbolino to supervise the Student Treasures (Hardcover Book Project) sponsored by the Fredon Education Foundation, club hours will be during regular classroom time, based on the approved total grant in the amount not to exceed $312.00 for the 2015-2016 school year. Allotted stipends will be based on the time submitted by each supervisor at the conclusion of the club. F. That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves Mrs. Nichole Reed to supervise the Book Club sponsored by the Fredon Education Foundation, for up to 6 hours based on the approved total grant in the amount not to exceed $382.00 for the 2015-2016 school year. Allotted stipends will be based on the time submitted by each supervisor at the conclusion of the club. G. That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves Mrs. Nichole Reed, Mrs. Leah Mulvihill and Ms. Erin Sanford to supervise the Drama Club sponsored by the Fredon Education Foundation, for up to 22.5 hours per person for Session I and for up to 22.5 hours per person for Session II based on the approved total grant in the amount not to exceed $2,497.50 (Session I) and not to exceed $2497.50 (Session II) for the 2015-2016 school year. Allotted stipends will be based on the time submitted by each supervisor at the conclusion of the club. H. That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves the placement of Centenary College (Student Teacher), Rebecca Bordi with Cooperating General Education Teacher Dana Gall and Special Education Teacher Kelly Kline for a total of 15 weeks with a start date on or about January 19, 2016 through May 9, 2016. I. That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves Mrs. Dana Gall as a General Education Cooperating Teacher for Centenary College (Student Teacher), Rebecca Bordi, for 15 weeks with a start date on or about January 19, 2016 through May 9, 2016.
J. That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves Mrs. Kelly Kline as a Special Education Cooperating Teacher for Centenary College (Student Teacher), Rebecca Bordi, for 15 weeks with a start date on or about January 19, 2016 through May 9, 2016. K. That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves the placement of Centenary College (Practicum Student Teacher), Rebecca Dey with Cooperating General Education
Teacher Mrs. Alisha Nichols for a total of 15 weeks with a start date on or about January 19, 2016 through May 9, 2016. L. That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves Mrs. Alisha Nichols as a General Education Cooperating Teacher for Centenary College (Practicum Student Teacher), Rebecca Dey, for 15 weeks with a start date on or about January 19, 2016 through May 9, 2016. M. That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves Mr. Scott Brady as the nurse for the overnight supervision at the Fairview Lake 6th Grade Environmental Education Trip on January 20, 2016 and January 21, 2016 and receive a stipend in the amount not to exceed $150.00 per night, $300.00 (2 nights) as per the Interlocal Service Agreement with the Allamuchy Board of Education. N. That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves Mrs. Lisa Modafferi/School Nurse as a Fairview Lake 6th Grade Environmental Education Trip Advisor from January 20, 2016 to January 22, 2016 daily from 7:30 am to 4:15 pm. Hours that go beyond FEA contract will be paid based on submitted time sheet. (Stipends not to exceed, $125.00 per person/3:15 PM-9:15 PM or $150.00 per person/3:15 PM-Overnight.) O. That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves Mrs. Moira Douglas as a Fairview Lake 6th Grade Environmental Education Trip Advisor from January 20, 2016 to January 22, 2016. (Stipends not to exceed, $125.00 per person/3:15 PM-9:15 PM or $150.00 per person/3:15 PM-Overnight.) P. That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves payment for up to 16 parent chaperones for the 6th Grade Fairview Lake Environmental Education overnight class trip to be fingerprinted as a “volunteer” as designated on the NJDOE APPLICANT AUTHORIZATION AND CERTIFICATION (AA&C) website at a rate not to exceed $37.00 per person for a Criminal History Review Clearance for those individuals who do not already possess this documentation. Q. That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves the following parents as “volunteers” as designated on the NJDOE APPLICANT AUTHORIZATION AND CERTIFICATION (AA&C) website for overnight evening chaperone coverage for the 6th Grade Fairview Lake Environmental Education Class Trip pending a Criminal History Review Clearance: Jeanne Gallant Michele Sienkiewicz
Allison Kruck Jennifer Speer
Carol Inglima Sara Waldron
Sandra Pender Olympia Zanni
Robert Cartagena Arthur O’Toole
Bill Erickson Greg Redden
Marc Koch Steven Russell
Scott Lobban
R. That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves the appointment of Erin Sanford as a Substitute Advisor for the Fredon After Center Learning Center for the 2015-2016 school year at a rate of $37.00 per hour, per person.
S. That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves the appointment of Mrs. Moira Douglas as Mentor to Provisional Teacher, Megan Garman as per the New Jersey Department of Education Provisional Teacher Program requirements. T. That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves Courtney Tormey as a Part Time Teacher Associate (8:00 am – 12:00 pm 4 days/week) and (8:00 am – 3:00 pm 1 day/week) at an hourly rate of $12.25 for the 2015-16 school year pending receipt of all required paperwork. On roll call motion was approved: Mr.Knutelsky; yes, Mrs. Liuzza; yes, Mr. Niemasz; yes, Mr. Payne; yes, and Mrs. Wisinski; yes. Personnel Addendum: On motion by Mr. Niemasz, seconded by Mr. Knutelsky that the following Personnel motions be approved as recommended by the Chief School Administrator: A. The Fredon Township Board of Education hereby authorizes the creation of a Technology Assistant position which shall have a specific job description encompassing the maintenance and improvement of the district website. The position shall not exceed fifteen (15) hours per month at a rate of $15.00/hour. B. The Fredon Township Board of Education hereby authorizes the creation of an Assistant to Payroll Clerk position. Based upon the recommendation of the Chief School Administrator, Mrs. Jennifer Sorg is hereby approved for hire for such position. The position shall pay at a rate of 12.50 an hour, not to exceed twenty-nine (29) hours a week. C.
The Fredon Township Board of Education, based upon the recommendation of the Chief School Administrator, hereby authorizes the payment of $16.67 to the Fredon After Care Assistant if and when they are the lead advisor for the program as approved by the Chief School Administrator.
On roll call motion was approved: Mr.Knutelsky; yes, Mrs. Liuzza; yes, Mr. Niemasz; yes, Mr. Payne; yes, and Mrs. Wisinski; yes.
IV. Financial: On motion by Mrs. Liuzza, seconded by Mr. Payne that the following Financial motions be approved as recommended by the Chief School Administrator:
A. That the Fredon Township Board of Education accept the following certifications of the Board Secretary: Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c) 3, I certify that as of October 31, 2015 no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Fredon Township Board of Education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22 and 18A:22-8.1. Board Secretary
Date
B. That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves for payment, the bills from
October 15, 2015 to November 30, 2015 in the amount of $669,874.95 check #17286 through check #17383. (Attachment No. 5) C. That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves the Interlocal Services Agreement with the Allamuchy Township School District to provide the services of a shared school nurse for the 2015-2016 school year. This service is utilized to obtain a substitute nurse so that a full time nurse is always in district. (Attachment No. 6) D. That the Fredon Township Board of Education accepts the Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP) Grant Allocation of $26,522.00 for FY2016. E. That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves the transportation cost of $139.00 per day for student #2403 based on the Sussex County Regional Transportation Cooperative cost. F. That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves the contract with Fairview Lake YMCA Camps for the 6th grade Environmental Education Class Trip for the 2015-2016 school year. (Attachment No.7) G. That the Fredon Township Board of Education accepts the following donation from the Fredon Educational Foundation in support of the listed 2015- 2016 school programs: 4TH Annual Young Author Celebration Student Treasures (Hardcover Book Project)
$ 853.00 $ 312.00
H. That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves the following Professional Days and out of district travel for the 2015-16 school year: Date 11/11/2015
Name Kim Sanabria
11/16/2015
Melissa Lewis
Workshop Diagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA) PARCC Math Assessments Update Presentation
11/17/2015 12/10/2015 01/13/2016 02/09/2016 03/02/2016 04/05/2016 05/19/2016
Ashley Martin Dana Gall
ELA Curriculum Committee
Location Fredon School
Cost None
Morris County Public Safety Training Auditorium Parsippany, NJ Fredon School
None
None
Snow dates if needed:
12/11/2015 01/14/2016 02/11/2016 03/03/2016 04/06/2016 05/20/2016
11/18/2015
Moira Douglas
Junior Solar Sprints Workshop
11/19/2015
Kristel Caffrey Kimberly Spruill Kristy McFarlane
I&RS Training
11/23/2015 12/15/2015 01/25/2016 02/23/2016 03/22/2016 04/26/2016 05/24/2016 June-TBD 12/08/2015
Kristy McFarlane
Sussex County School Business Admin. Monthly Meetings
NJ & Federal Family Leave Laws Professional Development Program Science Curriculum Meeting Science Curriculum Committee Meetings
12/09/2015
Susan Vogt
12/09/2015 01/12/2016 02/12/2016 03/10/2016 05/27/2016 12/11/2015
Jane Hooker
Sean Dolan
Common Core & PARCC Aligned/ELA Conference
01/14/2016
Melissa Lewis
Common Core & PARCC Aligned/ELA Conference
02/16/2016 02/24/2016
Melissa Lewis
New Jersey Principals & Supervisors Association (NJPSA)
Anti-Bullying
TransOptions Ridgedale Ave. Cedar Knolls, NJ Kean University Union, NJ Farmstead Golf/Country Club Andover, NJ
None
Strauss Esmay & Associates 1886 Hinds Rd. Toms River, NJ
$50.00
None None
Fredon School BOE Building Fredon School BOE Building
None
Standard Solutions, Crown Plaza Monroe Twp., NJ Standard Solutions, Crown Plaza Monroe Twp., NJ Cranbury, NJ
$199.00
None
$199.00
$300.00 total
Specialist Certificate Program *Travel, meals and lodging will be reimbursed as per Fredon Township Board of Education travel policy. On roll call motion was approved: Mr.Knutelsky; yes, Mrs. Liuzza; yes, Mr. Niemasz; yes, Mr. Payne; yes, and Mrs. Wisinski; yes. V. Policy: On motion by Mr. Payne, seconded by Mr. Niemasz that the following Policy motions be approved as recommended by the Chief School Administrator:
A. Second Reading: Policy
8820
Opening Exercises/Ceremonies (Revised) Tabled
B. That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves the Curricula adoption dates as part of the completion of the NJ Quality Single Accountability Continuum (QSAC) Statement of Assurance for the 2015-2016 and qualify for eligibility to apply for a QSAC equivalency. (Attachment No. 8) On roll call motion was approved: Mr.Knutelsky; yes, Mrs. Liuzza; yes, Mr. Niemasz; yes, Mr. Payne; yes, and Mrs. Wisinski; yes.
VI. Buildings and Grounds: On motion by Mr. Knutelsky, seconded by Mr. Niemasz that the following Buildings and Grounds motions be approved as recommended by the Chief School Administrator:
A. That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves the following use of Facility Applications for the 2015-2016 school year with the right to cancel based on school events and needs: Organization
6th Grade Fairview Lake Environmental Education Trip Parent Information Meeting Book Club 2nd-3rd Grade Students
Location
Dates
Times
Responsible Party
Library
Thursday 12/17/2015
7:00 pm 8:00 pm
Sean Dolan Melissa Lewis
Library
01/04/2016 01/06/2016 01/11/2016 01/13/2016 01/20/2016 01/27/2016 02/01/2016 02/03/2016
3:15 pm 4:00 pm
Nichole Reed
Drama Club 4th-6th Grade Students
Gymnasium & Stage
Session I 02/08/2016 02/10/2016 02/17/2016 02/22/2016 02/24/2016 02/29/2016 03/02/2016 03/07/2016 03/09/2016 03/16/2016 04/04/2016 04/06/2016 04/11/2016 04/13/2016 04/18/2016 04/20/2016 04/25/2016
Session II
Fredon School Gym; Rooms 35,37,43, 44,45,47,52, 53,55, 57,56,54
(3:15pm-4:45pm)
(3:15pm-4:45pm)
05/16/2016 05/18/2016
(3:15pm-5:15pm)
Dress Rehearsal 05/23/2016
(3:15pm-6:15pm)
Show
Wednesday 05/04/2016
Erin Sanford Nichole Reed Leah Mulvihill
(3:15pm-4:15pm)
04/27/2016 05/02/2016 05/09/2016 05/11/2016 05/14/2016
05/26/2016 05/27/2016
4th Annual Young Author Celebration RWW Coordinators 3rd-6th Grade Students
(Auditions/ 3:15pm5:15pm)
(5:00pm-9:00pm)
Set up 3:15pm-4:15pm
Event 4:30 pm-6:00 pm Clean up 6:00 pm- 6:30 pm
Kristen Karl Danielle Mancini
On roll call motion was approved: Mr.Knutelsky; yes, Mrs. Liuzza; yes, Mr. Niemasz; yes, Mr. Payne; yes, and Mrs. Wisinski; yes.
Correspondence: None Old Business: None New Business: A. Suggestion to curriculum committee to consider whether students should sing patriotic songs at Thanksgiving sing-a-long. B. The Chief School Administrator would like to utilize the Legacy Tile Project for fundraising for each grade level. C. There should be a consideration to create a shared services committee in the future.
Future Meeting Dates: December 14, 2015 Future Committee Meeting Dates: Will be scheduled by the Chief School Administrator. Public Comment: Executive Session:
None. On motion by Mr. Payne, seconded by Mrs. Liuzza that the following motion be approved:
That the Fredon Township Board of Education has been in Executive Session for the past nighty eight minutes for the purpose of discussing personnel. The matters that were discussed will be disclosed to the public as soon as possible once the reasons for non-disclosure no longer exist.
Adjournment: On motion by Mr. Niemasz, seconded by Mr. Knutelsky and approved by unanimous vote that the Fredon Township Board of Education adjourn its regular meeting of November 30, 2015. Motion carried at 10:27 pm.
Respectfully Submitted:
Kristy McFarlane Kristy McFarlane School Business Administrator/Board Secretary