Hammonton Board of Education
566 Old Forks Road, Hammonton, New Jersey
AGENDA
OCTOBER 10, 2013
Call to order Mr. Joseph Giralo presiding
Roll Call Mr. Thomas Attanasi
Mr. Robert Bauers
Mrs. Barbara Berenato
Mr. Manny Bermudez
Mrs. Terri Chiddenton
Mr. Louis DeStefano
Mr. John Lyons
Mr. Salvatore Mento III
Mr. Leo Petetti
Mr. Eric Weiss
Mr. Joseph Giralo
It is noted for the record that Mr. Louis DeStefano, representing the Folsom Board of Education, is precluded from voting, under the constraints of N.J.S.A. 18A:38-8.1 and .2.
Open Public
Meetings Act
Statement “The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to ensure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend any meetings of public bodies at which their interests may be discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this Act, the Hammonton Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time, purpose and place thereof published in the Press of Atlantic City on April 17, 2013; and mailed to The Hammonton News, Hammonton Gazette; and posted on authorized premises.”
Closed
Session WHEREAS, Section 8 of the Open Public Meetings Act., N.J.S.A. 11:40-12 permits the exclusion of the public from a meeting in certain circumstances; and
WHEREAS, this public body is of the opinion that such circumstances exist;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Town of Hammonton in the County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey, as follows: The public shall be excluded from discussion on the actions upon the hereinafter specified subject matter: Personnel matters, contracts/litigations, negotiations, matters of attorney/client privilege. Any discussion held by the Board which need not remain confidential, will be made public as soon as is practicable. Minutes of the closed session will not be disclosed until the need for confidentiality no longer exists. The Board will reconvene to public session at the conclusion of the closed session. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
Time: ____________
Reconvene to
Public Session Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
Time: ____________
Flag Salute The President will lead those assembled in the flag salute.
Public
Discussion
Briad Wenco Group, LLC from Wendy’s will be presenting a check to the Hammonton High School Art Club
Presentation from Tom Ramsay, High School Principal
Presentation from Robin Chieco on the Standardized Test results
Action Items:
1. Resolution No. 13 10 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the Board Minutes of September 12, 2013 (Open & Closed Sessions). Exhibit A
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
2. Resolution No. 13 10 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the purchase order lists for August/
September 2013 in the amount of $1,803,156.38. Exhibit B
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
3. Resolution No. 13 10 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the bill list for October 2013 in the amount of $1,350,343.39. Exhibit C
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
4. Resolution No. 13 10 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the check lists for August/September 2013 in the amount of $132,168.50. Exhibit D
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
5. Resolution No. 13 10 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the September 2013 payroll in the amount of $2,742,891.35. Exhibit E
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
6. Resolution No. 13 10 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education certify that, as of August 2013; no budgetary line item account has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3, and, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, accept the Board Secretary’s Report and the Treasurer’s Report prepared by the Assistant Business Administrator. Exhibit F
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
7. Resolution No. 13 10 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve consultant, K&K Educational Services, Inc to provide homebound instruction for school year 2013-2014 at a cost of $60.00 per hour.
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
8. Resolution No. 13 10 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify a jointure with Waterford Board of Education to transport 2 students to Atlantic County Institute of Technology. To and from total route cost for Waterford: $17,284.65. Income to the District.
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
9. Resolution No. 13 10 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify a jointure with Folsom Board of Education to transport 14 students to Atlantic County Institute of Technology. To and from total route cost for Folsom: $20,496.00. Income to the District.
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
10. Resolution No. 13 10 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board
of Education ratify an Agreement for Provision of Supplemental Services to be provided by Bayada Nurses, Inc. for student ID #909941.
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
11. Resolution No. 13 10 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the purchase and loaning of textbooks to St. Joseph High School per attached. These textbooks will be purchased through Non-Public Textbook State Aid Funding. Exhibit G
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
12. Resolution No. 13 10 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education ratify an agreement with Camden County Educational Services Commission to provide instructional assistant services for eligible nonpublic school students for the 2013-2014 school year to be funded by IDEA grant. Exhibit H
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
13. Resolution No. 13 10 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education ratify a contract between Y.A.L.E. School, Inc, Camden County and Hammonton Board of Education beginning February 4, 2013 for student ID #214209 for tuition and extraordinary services at a cost of $421.39 per diem for a total of $38,767.88. This is an existing student.
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
14. Resolution No. 13 10 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education ratify a 2013-2014 extended school year tuition contract between Gloucester County Special Services School District and Hammonton Board of Education beginning July 8, 2013 through August 8, 2013 for students ID #214209 and ID #218111 at a cost of $192 per diem for a total of $3,840 per pupil.
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
15. Resolution No. 13 10 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education ratify a 2013-2014 tuition contract between Brookfield Academy, Camden County and Hammonton Board of Education beginning September 9, 2013 for student ID #91095 at a cost of $273 per diem for a total of $48,594. This is a new placement.
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
16. Resolution No. 13 10 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education ratify a tuition contract for homeless student AM,
Grade 1 to the Elk Township Board of Education from September 24, 2013 through June 30, 2014 at a cost of $11,878.
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
17. Resolution No. 13 10 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education ratify a tuition contract for homeless student PMB, Grade 4, to the Lindenwold Board of Education from September 10, 2013 through June 30, 2014 at a prorated cost of $11,689.08.
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
18. Resolution No. 13 10 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education ratify a tuition contract for homeless student EMB, Grade 1, to the Lindenwold Board of Education from September 10, 2013 through June 30, 2014 at a prorated cost of $11,689.08.
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
19. Resolution No. 13 10 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve the disposal of equipment that no longer works and is antiquated. Exhibit I
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
Personnel It is hereby noted for the record that all Personnel recommendations are drawn with the Superintendent’s recommendation for approval.
20. Resolution No. 13 10 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the recommendation to terminate Cassandra Trivedi, elementary school full time LPN, effective October 3, 2013 due to services are no longer needed.
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
21. Resolution No. 13 10 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve a request for unpaid days for Katie Sharp, elementary school part-time personal care aide, as per attached Exhibit J.
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
22. Resolution No. 13 10 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the increase in hours for the following latchkey personnel retroactive to September 4, 2013:
Diane Czajkowski from 5.5 hours to 5.75 hours
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
23. Resolution No. 13 10 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the increase in hours for the following personnel effective October 11, 2013:
Cindy Vitagliano, bus driver – from 6.25 hours/day to 6.5 hours/day
Deborah Bailey, bus aide – from 5.75 hours/day to 6 hours/day
Denise Rizzotte, bus aide – from 5 hours/day to 6 hours/day
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
24. Resolution No. 13 10 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the following elementary school cafeteria/playground aides to work an additional 45 minutes per day for the 2013-2014 school year retroactive to September 4, 2013 as per attached Exhibit K.
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
25. Resolution No. 13 10 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the following personnel for the 2013-2014 elementary school Data Teams to be paid under Title I funds as per attached Exhibit L.
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
26. Resolution No. 13 10 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve a letter of retirement from Denise Wadiak, district school psychologist, effective December 31, 2013.
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
27. Resolution No. 13 10 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve an unpaid New Jersey Leave of Absence for Brianna Galluccio, middle school teacher, from approximately January 20 to April 11, 2014. (Please note she will be applying for family leave insurance)
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
28. Resolution No. 13 10 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify a request to approve the following personnel to provide tutoring services for our district Title I after school programs to be paid under Title I funding as per attached Exhibit M.
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
29. Resolution No. 13 10 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify a request to approve additional hours for the following personnel for the early childhood center Helping Hands Program to be paid under Title I funding as per attached Exhibit N.
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
30. Resolution No. 13 10 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the following high school personnel to proctor the PSAT for the 2013-2014 school year as per attached Exhibit O.
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
31. Resolution No. 13 10 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve John Toothman as high school art club advisor – 1st step - $907.
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
32. Resolution No. 13 10 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the salary adjustment for the following personnel retroactive to September 1, 2013:
Myriam Ferrara – from BA+15 - $63,539 to MA - $66,356 (not in field
Sara Manna – from BA - $54,100 to BA+15 - $54,912
Michael Mattina from MA+30 - $59,140 ($57,710+$1055+$375) to MA+45 - $60,038 ($58,608+$1055+$375)
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
33. Resolution No. 13 10 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the following personnel pending receipt of all necessary paperwork (current substitute pay schedule approved by the Board June 14, 2012: Regular County Substitute Certificate - $75.00 per day, Regular Standard State Teaching Certificate - $80.00 per day; substitute nurse pay schedule approved by the Board May 9, 2013: School Nurse - $200.00 per day):
Kaitlin Shaginaw – substitute teacher pending a New Jersey substitute certificate
Alyssa Silipino – substitute teacher pending a New Jersey substitute certificate
Scott Senn – substitute teacher. He has a social studies teaching certificate
Nancy King – substitute teacher. She has an elementary education teaching certificate
Monica Clark – substitute teacher pending a New Jersey substitute certificate
Lisa Jones – substitute teacher. She has a HPE teaching certificate
Nicole Rae Vivirito – substitute teacher pending a New Jersey substitute certificate
Melanie McGlone – substitute teacher. She has a special education teaching certificate+
Mercedes DeStefano- substitute teacher. She has a New Jersey substitute certificate
Steven Horsley, Sr. – substitute teacher. He has a New Jersey substitute certificate
Holly Delucca – substitute clerical - $10.00/hr
Monica Clark – substitute clerical - $10.00/hr
Vicki Springfield – substitute clerical - $10.00/hr
Donna Alotto – substitute clerical - $10.00/hr
Patricia Ehret – substitute clerical - $10.00/hr
William Sciblo – substitute bus driver - $12.00/hr
Shawnette Silvestri – substitute bus aide - $10.00/hr
Maria Venturini – substitute food service worker - $10.00/hr
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
34. Resolution No. 13 10 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the following students from Camden County College to observe in the high school:
Alison Campbell
Gabriella Pizzichili
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
35. Resolution No. 13 10 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve Eric Kaiser, a student from Rowan University, to perform a clinical practice in the high school.
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
36. Resolution No. 13 10 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the following student nurses from UMDNJ School of Nursing:
Shelle Friend
Katie Lopinto
Ben Varghese
Jessica DiVeto
Chelsea Priest
Taryn Lynch
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
37. Resolution No. 13 10 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve Alexandra Vakser, a student from Stockton College, to perform an observation with a speech language specialist.
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
Programs
38. Resolution No. 13 10 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approves the submission of the NJQSAC documents to the Office of the County Superintendent for further review.
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
39. Resolution No. 13 10 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the submission of the NCLB FY12 Final Report and NCLB FY13 Carryover Report as per attached Exhibit P.
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
40. Resolution No. 13 10 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the submission of an amendment to the Race to the Top Phase 3 grant application to reallocate money from one account to another account as per attached Exhibit Q.
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
41. Resolution No. 13 10 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the revised K-12 District Curriculum that is clearly aligned to New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (NJCCS) and common Core State Standards (CCSS) to comply with NJQSAC. Exhibit R
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
42. Resolution No. 13 10 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the submission of the FY13 Perkins Final Report.
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
Students
43. Resolution No. 13 10 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the request to open a high school scholarship account in the name of Lamar Ortiz Memorial Scholarship Account.
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
44. Resolution No. 13 10 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the out of district placement of a classified student (ID#912579) to Brookfield Academy.
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
45. Resolution No. 13 10 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the out of district placement change from a residential facility to Atlantic County Special Services with a 1:1 aide of a classified student (ID#217095).
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
46. Resolution No. 13 10 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the out of district placement change from YALE in Cherry Hill to Bankbridge of a classified student (ID#214209).
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
47. Resolution No. 13 10 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education affirm that the Superintendent’s HIB recommendation as discussed at the prior month’s meeting and to discuss the 2012-2013 Annual HIB, Violence and Vandalism Report. Exhibit S
Motion: _____________ Second: _____________
Miscellaneous
48. Resolution No. 13 10 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the 2013-2014 Nursing Services Plan for the Hammonton School District. Exhibit T
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
49. Resolution No. 13 10 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve a request to accept a check from a Knights of Columbus raffle to the middle school in the amount of $72.00.
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
50. Resolution No. 13 10 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve a request to accept a check from Briad Wenco, division of Wendy’s, to the high school art club in the amount of $4,122.10.
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
51. Resolution No. 13 10 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve for 2nd reading and adoption of the following policies:
P-2256 Administration – Action Planning for State Monitoring – NJQSAC
P-6142.16 Instructional Program – Anti-big Brother Act/Student Use of District-Owned electronic Devices
Motion: _____________ Second: _____________
52. Resolution No. 13 10 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the following Use of Facilities Requests, which were approved subject to receipt of all necessary documentation and reviewed by the Risk Management Consultant, who has approved all Certificates of Insurance unless noted otherwise:
ECEC/ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
a. Gymnasium
(1) Hammonton Bulldogs Basketball, Paul Ordille, Practices and Games, Monday to Friday, November 11, 2013 to March 14, 2013, 6:30 to 9:00 pm; Saturdays, 8:15 am to 4:00 pm
(2) Hammonton Bulldogs Basketball, Paul Ordille, Free Clinic for Upcoming Season, Wednesday, September 25 to November 6, 2013; 6:30 to 9:00 pm
b. Library
(1) Hammonton Home School Association, Lisa Long/Aimee Barts, Santa’s Shop, Monday to Friday, December 6 to December 13, 2013; 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
c. Cafeterium
(1) Hammonton Home School Association, Lisa Long/Aimee Barts, Cherrydale Fundraiser, Thursday and Friday, September 13 and November 14, 2013; 3:30 to 8:00 pm
MIDDLE SCHOOL
a. Auditorium, Classroom/Cafeteria
(1) Hammonton Middle School Band, Tim White, Winter Holiday Concert, Wednesday, December 18, 2013; 7:00 to 10:00 pm
b. Gymnasium
(1) Hammonton Bulldogs Basketball, Paul Ordille, Games and Practices, Monday to Friday, November 11, 2013 to March 14, 2014, 5:30 to 9:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday, November 16, 2013 to March 16, 2014, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
(2) Hammonton Bulldogs Basketball, Paul Ordille, Registration, Tuesday and Wednesday, October 1 and October 9, 2013; 5:00 to 7:30 pm
(3) Hammonton Home School Association, Aimee Barts, Halloween Dance, Friday, October 24, 2013; 6:00 to 9:00 pm
c. Library/Classroom
(1) Hammonton Home School Association, Aimee Barts, General/Executive Meetings, September 10, 2013, October 8, 2013, November 18, 2013, January 8, 2014, February 10, 2014, April 2, 2014 and May 20, 2014; 6:00 to 10:00 pm
d. Cafeteria/Classrooms
(1) Gloucester County Special Services, Joan Geraci/Kathy Alves, Migrant Education Program Meeting, Wednesday, October 9, 2013; 4:30 to 9:00 pm
3. HIGH SCHOOL
a. Classrooms
(1) High School Guidance Department, Michael Ryan, SAT Testing, Saturday, November 2, 2013 and May 3, 2014; 7:00 am to 2:30 pm
(2) High School Guidance Department, Nadine Ryan, PSAT Testing, Saturday, October 29, 2013; 6:30 am to 2:00 pm
b. Cafeteria
(1) High School National Honor Society, Myra Doughty, Monthly Meeting, 1st Thursday of the month starting September 19, 2013; 2:15 pm
(2) Atlantic County Division of Public Health, Gail Toy, Seasonal Flu Clinic, Saturday, October 5, 2013; 10:00 am to 12:00 NOON
c. Library
(1) Alpha Delta Kappa – Alpha Alpha, Shelley Henely, Meeting, Wednesday, September 18, 2013; 6:00 to 8:30 pm
d. Gyms
(1) Hammonton Bulldogs Basketball, Paul Ordille, Practices, Monday to Friday, November 11, 2013 to March 14, 2014; 5:30 to 9:00 pm
(2) South Jersey Wrestling Hall of Fame/Hammonton JV Wrestling Tournament, Howie O’Neill, Saturday, January 4, 2014, 6:00 to 8:00 pm; Sunday, January 5, 2014, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
e. PAC
(1) High School Band and Chorus, M. Carrafiello/J. Koenig, Winter Concert; Monday and Tuesday, December 16 and 17, 2013; 7:00 to 9:00 pm
(2) High School Guidance, Michael Ryan, Financial Aid Night, Tuesday, January 14, 2014; 7:00 to 9:00 pm
(3) Dance Magic, Dawn Baldwin, Holiday Show, Friday and Saturday, December 20 and 21, 2013; 6:00 to 10:00 pm
(4) Dance Magic, Dawn Baldwin, Dance Recital, Friday and Saturday, June 20 and 21, 2014; to be determined
f. PAC/Classroom
(1) High School Chorus, M. Carrafiello, Spring Musical, Thursday to Saturday, March 13 to 15, 2013; 5:00 to 10:00 pm
(2) High School Chorus, M. Carrafiello, Winter Community Concert, Friday, December 13, 2013; 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Motion: _____________ Second: _____________
DISCUSSION
COMMITTEE REPORTS
INFORMATION
Administrators’ Report
Assistant Superintendent
High School Principal
Middle School Principal
Elementary School Principal
Early Childhood Center Principal
Reports
August 2013 School Monies
September 2013 School Nurses
October 2013 School Calendar
Public Comment
Adjournment Motion_________ Second: __________
Time:
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