Call to order presentation old business

• Four students who attend the Daretown School were acknowledged for placing at the Salem County Science Fair. Each student was presented with a letter of recognition from the Executive County Superintendent.
• Kristen Redkoles, a CTHS graduate was chosen as the SCVTS Alummus of the year. Kristen is now a teacher at SCSSSD’s Daretown School.

• U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration – Cancellation

• Letter from NAACP – Education Luncheon

Unanimously Approved

January 2012. The Board Secretary certifies that no line item account 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.

________________________________________________ February 28, 2012

Melanie M. Allen, Business Administrator/Board Secretary Date

The transfer of funds for the month ending January 2012.

Unanimously Approved

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Moved by Mr. Davis and seconded by Mr. Moffett that the Board of Education approve the following:

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  Bills paid in February 2012
  
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  Payroll and Agency paid in January 2012
  
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  To authorize the Business Administrator to pay any additional bills due and owing in February 2012 and make any transfer of funds necessary so that no budgetary line item is over expended for the 2011-2012 school year. A list of bills paid and transfers made will be provided at the next Regular Board of Education Meeting.
  

year. The original contract, approved on June 14, 2011, included a Total Not to Exceed Annual Rate of $50,000.00. At this time, an additional $10,000.00 is needed to cover the cost of these services through June 2012. The new total not to exceed annual rate will be $60,000.00.

Unanimously Approved

APPROVE

MACHINES

GENSERVE, INC.

APPROVE

APPROVE

NON-RESIDENT FEES

APPROVE

AFJROTC

CONTRACTS

Moved by Mr. Davis and seconded by Ms. Cummings that the Board of Education approve a Service Contract with E.C.P. Business Machines, Malaga, New Jersey, for the Intimus S.14.95 Shredder for the period between March 1, 2012 and February 28, 2013 in the amount of $598.

Unanimously Approved

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Moved by Ms. Cummings and seconded by Mr. Davis that the Board of Education approve a Service Contract with GenServe, Inc., Pennsauken, New Jersey, for semi-annual service for generator maintenance for the period between March 1, 2012 and February 28, 2013 for the annual fee of $2,145.

Unanimously Approved

Unanimously Approved

Unanimously Approved

Retired Lt. Colonel John D’Auria $5,926.14 $5,777.16 (Decrease)

Retired Chief Sgt. Tucker $6,294.34 $6,575.04 (Increase)

Unanimously Approved

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

January 2012. The Board Secretary certifies that no line item account has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.12(a) 1 and those sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

Treasurer’s Report in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of January 2012. The Treasurer’s Report and Board Secretary’s Report are in agreement for the month of January 2012.

Unanimously Approved

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  Bills paid in January 2012 and February 2012
  
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  Payroll & Agency paid in January 2012
  
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  To authorize the Business Administrator to pay any bills due and owing in February 2012 and make any transfer of funds necessary so that no budgetary line item is over expended for the 2011-2012 school year. A list of bills paid and transfers made will be provided at the next regular Board meeting.
  

Unanimously Approved

Unanimously Approved

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  Bonnie Baker announced the upcoming Meals on Wheels anniversary dinner to be held on March 29. Also, the Chamber of Commerce’s Spring Banquet will be held on April 5. Dr. Thomas will be the keynote speaker. Bonnie was thanked for all of her efforts in putting the Annual Foundation Dinner together.
  
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  Freeholder Robert Vanderslice commented on the difficulty in balancing the county’s 2012 budget.
  

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

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  Student Placement Report as of January 31, 2012 for the New Jersey Regional Day School at Mannington.
  

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  Acceptance of Students Report as of January 31, 2012 for the New Jersey Regional Day School at Mannington.
  

Unanimously Approved

Moved by Mr. Davis and seconded by Mr. Moffett that the Board of Education

approve the following:

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  Employment of Dominique Mitchell as a food service/culinary arts work study student, on an as needed basis, for the 2011-2012 school year. The student will be utilized to help with special district meal functions at a rate of $7.50 per hour, no benefits.
  

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  Carol Powers as a long-term substitute teacher at the NJ Regional Day School at Mannington at the rate of $125.00 per day, no benefits, effective February 10, 2012. Ms. Powers will be substituting for a Regional Day School teacher who will be out on FMLA.
  

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  Employment of Heather Pluta as a substitute support service person (aide) for The Learning Center day care program at the hourly rate of $9.00 per hour, on an as needed basis, no benefits. Time sheets are required.
  

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  Grant approval to contract with the Salem County Special Services School District, for up to 40 days during the 2011-2012 summer months, to employ James Helder as a school social worker. Mr. Helder will provide administrative case work and transition services for new special education students enrolling at the CTHS. Mr. Helder will be paid the Special Services contracted daily rate. The costs will be covered through utilization of SCVTS IDEA funds. Time sheets are required.
  

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  PROFESSIONAL

  DEVELOPMENT

  mployment of Francis Walsh as an adjunct instructor for the Adult Education Allied Health Professionals program at the rate of $30.00 per hour, on an as needed basis, no benefits, for the period between March 1, 2012 and June 30, 2012. Time sheets are required. Mr. Walsh has previously served as a liaison to the adult programs as an employee of the Memorial Hospital of Salem County.
  

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  Christine J. Brooks as a substitute support service person (aide) at the NJ Regional Day School at Mannington for the balance of the 2011-2012 school year, at the rate of $9.00 per hour, no benefits, pending satisfactory completion of the criminal history background review.
  

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  FMLA for Tracy Westog, at CTHS teacher, through March 30, 2012, or sooner if cleared by her doctor.
  

Moved by Ms. Cummings and seconded by Mr. Bumpus that the Board of Education approve the following professional development activities and cost associated with the activities.

Moved by Ms. Bomba and seconded by Ms. Cummings that the Board of Education approve

the following programs:

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  Participation of the following Rowan University sophomore health and physical education students in a field experience at the Career and Technical High School between March 22^nd to March 29, 2012.
  

Student Name	School
James Cocivera	SCVTS CTHS
Laura Dye	SCVTS CTHS
Daniel Gormley	SCVTS CTHS
Casey Grasso	SCVTS CTHS

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  2012 Extended School Year program for the New Jersey Regional Day School at Mannington.
  

Dates July 9^th to August 16, 2012

Days Monday through Thursday

Times Student: 8:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Staff: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Salaries Teachers $30 per hour

6 hours per day, 30 minute non-paid lunch.

6.5 hours per day when on field trips.
Other certified staff

OT, PT, Speech, per contract with vendors.

Art, Music, $30 per hour.
Instructional Assistants $15 per hour

6 hours per day, 30 minute non-paid lunch.

6.5 hours per day when on field trips.
Tuition cost $4,000.

1-to-1 cost $3,000.

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  Educational Technology Training Courses (ETTC) for the spring of 2012.
  

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  A shared services agreement between the County of Salem and the Salem County Vocational Technical Schools to provide a Fire Fighter One program to SCVTS students effective January 30, 2012 through June 30, 2012.
  

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  Adult Cosmetology Program and tuition rates for the 2012-2013 school year. Additional components included in the tuition are student supply kit, textbook, hair extension certification and kit, Professional Beauty Association membership, Emaliani and IBS hair shows, derma logical classes, Mac Pro membership, skin care classes and kit, professional shear kit and barbering class, Beacon competition and student permit fees.
  

Dates	Tuition	Registration Fee	Percentage Increase
September 5, 2012 through June 30, 2012	$6,900.00	$50.00	3%

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  Adult Cosmetology “Refresher Course” Program and tuition rates for the summer of 2012. This course will provide students who have completed a NJ approved Cosmetology Program (within five years) the required 250 hours of exam preparation and clinical experience needed to sit for the licensing exam.
  

Dates	Tuition	Registration Fee
June 18, 2012 through August 31, 2012	$975.00	$25.00

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  Certified Nurse Aide tuition rates for the 2012-2013 school year and scheduled course dates as follows:
  

Dates	Tuition	Registration Fee	Percentage Increase
July 9, 2012	$975.00	$25.00	0%
August 15, 2012	$975.00	$25.00	0%
September 26, 2012	$975.00	$25.00	0%
November 5, 2012	$975.00	$25.00	0%

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  Biotechnology curriculum for the Career and Technical High School. The curriculum was presented at the December 20, 2011 for a first reading.
  

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  Grant retroactive approval to apply for $3,641.00 in Race to the Top Phase Three (RTTT3) funds. If awarded, the funds will be utilized to support the new teacher evaluation system.
  

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  Seven (7) Law Enforcement and Public Safety students and one (1) instructor to participate in the administration of the State Certification Exam for Emergency Medical Technician at the NJ Department of Health in Trenton, NJ. Transportation will be provided by the SCVTS bus driver (7 x $25 = $175.00). The date will be scheduled sometime in March, 2012.
  

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  2011-2012 curriculum in action experiences.
  

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  Additional spring fund-raising activities for the Career and Technical High School student clubs. In accordance with Board of Education regulation R-5830 “Pupil Fund-Raising”, the individual responsible for conducting the fund-raiser must submit a final report to the building principal after the activity is completed.
  

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  The first reading of the Electrocardiography curriculum for the American Society of
  

None for the month of February 2012.

1. 
   Career and Technical High School – Principal’s Report
   
2. 
   Career and Technical High School – Discipline Log
   
3. 
   New Jersey Regional Day School Mannington – Principal’s Report
   
4. 
   Salem County School Based Youth Services – Director’s Report
   

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

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  Acceptance of Students Report as of January 31, 2012.
  

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  Student Placement Report as of January 31, 2012.
  

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Unanimously Approved
Personnel

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

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  Appointment of Leslie Dennis as a Child Development Specialist for the Early Intervention Program. Services will be provided on an as needed basis starting January 25, 2012 at $48.00 per hour.
  

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  Appointment of Michelle Foell-MacFarlane as a LDT/C at an annual salary of $53,576 (Step 7-MA +30), prorated, effective May 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012, conditioned upon receipt of her certificate. Ms. Foell-MacFarlane holds a standard elementary school teacher and TOSD certificates. She has completed the LDT/C program at Richard Stockton College of NJ and anticipates receipt of her certificate at any time.
  

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  Transfer of Ms. Cherone Small from the position of IA in the ASD program at PTMS to IA in the ASD program at the Cumberland Campus effective March 1, 2012. Ms. Cherone holds a NJ standard Teacher of the Handicapped certificate #697281.
  

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  Resignation of Jennifer Rowand as a clerk for the Early Intervention Program effective February 29, 2012.
  

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  The following individuals as homebound instructors, on an as needed basis, for the 2011-2012 school year effective February 29, 2012 at the rate of $27.00 per hour. Both individuals will work under the direct supervision of Mr. Irv Simpkins
  

Rebecca Taman, currently employed by English Creek Academy

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  FMLA (Family Medical Leave) for Jena L. Keen from January 20, 2012 through April 20, 2012. During the FMLA, Ms. Keen will be utilizing all of her accumulated sick time.
  

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  FMLA (Family Medical Leave) for Kristina Podolski from approximately May 17, 2012 through September 4, 2012. During the FMLA, Ms. Podolski will be utilizing 19 sick days.
  

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  FMLA for Mary Reilly from approximately April 5, 2012 to September 1, 2012. This leave will be unpaid.
  

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  Extend the FMLA for Judie Kernan through April 1, 2012.
  

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  PROFESSIONAL

  DEVELOPMENT

  mployment of Margaret Kramme as a full-time classroom instructional assistant/aide for the ASD Program at PTMS, at an annual salary of $16,710.00 (IA Step 2) effective March 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012.
  

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  Jennifer Rowand as a substitute IA effective March 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012 at a rate of $60.00 per day.
  

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  Grant approval to extend the medical leave for Carol Niblock through April 17, 2012.
  

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  Grant approval to extend the unpaid FMLA for Kitty Wirth from February 27, 2012 through March 9, 2012, with possible intermittent days through March 30, 2012.
  

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  FMLA for Jackie Johnston beginning on February 27, 2012 through June 30, 2012 or sooner if cleared by her doctor. Ms. Johnston will be utilizing all of her accumulated sick time.
  

Moved by Mr. Davis and seconded by Mr. Bumpus that the Board of Education approve the following workshops:

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

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  Opt into RTTT3 as an “involved LEA”. While the district will not receive a direct RTTT3 allocation, it will be eligible for specific subgrants from the 50% share of the State’s allocation and gain access to the community of practice of RTTT3 participating LEAs, which could include professional development, webinars, and other communication related to specific elements of the State’s plan.
  

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  SCSSSD ESY program at the Cumberland Campus. The dates and times were previously approved at the January 24, 2012 board meeting.
  

Dates July 9^th to August 16, 2012

Days Monday through Thursday

Times Student: 8:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Staff: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Salaries Teachers $40 per hour

6 hours per day, 30 minute non-paid lunch.

6.5 hours per day when on field trips.
Other certified staff $40 per hour.

OT, PT, Speech, Art, Music.

6 hours per day, 30 minute non-paid lunch.

6.5 hours per day when on field trips.
Coordinators (2) $2,150/summer
Tuition cost $4,000.

1-to-1 cost $3,000.

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  Participation of the following Rowan University special education students in a field experience at the Daretown School and the Cumberland Campus of the SCSSSD. All field experiences will begin on February 20, 2012.
  

Student	School
Russell Traina	Cumberland Campus
Erika Knorr	Daretown
Julianne Kovary	Daretown
Katherine Bond	Daretown
Stephanie Wood	Daretown
Veronica Jost	Daretown
Carrie Bermudez	Cumberland Campus
Ashley Souders	Cumberland Campus

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  Additional site locations for addition to the Transitional Career Program Community Based Instruction/Structured Learning Experience site partner list for the 2011-2012 school year. The original list was submitted and approved at the September 27, 2011 board meeting and approved for expansion at the December 20, 2011 board meeting. All transportation will be provided by the district van. All parents /guardians will provide permission slips in order for students to participate.
  

Location	Address	Phone Number
Elmer Methodist Church	21 S. Main Street, Elmer, NJ	856-358-0135
Salvation Army	29 W. Commerce Street, Bridgeton, NJ	856-451-0999
Ministurium Emergency Food Bank	700 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, NJ	856-691-0940
Goodwill	1418 N. High St., Millville, NJ	856-293-1717

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  Field trips for 2011-2012:
  

Program	Location	Date	Cost
PTMS	Academy of Natural Science	March 9, 2012	$230.00
Upper Pittsgrove	Academy of Natural Science	March 9, 2012	$230.00
Cumberland C AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION II INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION (8:10 PM) ADJOURN FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION (8:25 PM) APPROVE TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT FOR MEGAN D’ALLESSANDRO ampus MD/PSD/ASD	Monkey Town, Turnersville, NJ	April 16, 2012	$336.00

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  Grant approval for the Daretown School to be used as a rest stop for the Appel Farm Festival bike tour on June 2, 2011 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Ride participants will visit the lobby to view the mural installation by Appel Farm, use the restrooms and have refreshments outside. The event will be staffed by Mr. Maurer, Mr. Richardson and Dr. Thomas. Appel Farm will provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance
  

None for the month of February, 2012

1. 
   Daretown School – Principal’s Report
   
2. 
   EIP Monthly Report
   
3. 
   Cumberland Campus & Satellite Sites – Principal’s Report
   

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  Termination of SCSSSD staff member
  
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  Success stories of several Daretown School students
  
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  RDS financial status
  
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  Evaluation of Alternate Route programs by Superintendent
  

Unanimously Approved

Melanie M. Allen