Regular Session
November 28, 2016
HARDING TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION
34 Lee’s Hill Road, New Vernon, NJ 07976
Monday, November 28, 2016, 7:30 p.m.
Regular Session Agenda
Mission Statement
The Harding Township School provides a strong educational foundation which inspires students to achieve academic excellence. Our dedicated faculty stimulates intellectual growth using a challenging curriculum within a supportive learning environment. We encourage students to become self-directed, lifelong learners who are well prepared for the academic and social challenges of the future.
District Goal 1: To measure the academic progress of our students through the administration of district-wide assessments in Reading, Math Facts and Writing.
a) To administer a district-wide reading assessment to all K-3 students in the spring. Ninety percent (90%) of all students will be reading at grade level or will move up one reading level.
b) Ninety percent (90%) of students in each grade K-5 shall pass with 90% accuracy a timed grade level “MathFacts Assessment” that will be aligned to the Common Core State Standards and will assess students on the four core mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
c) Ninety percent (90%) of students in grades K-8 shall improve one point (one quintile) on the District Writing Assessment. This assessment shall be administered in the fall and in the spring. Students scoring a 5 in the spring shall be counted as having met the goal.
District Goal 2: Implement the iReady assessment program in grades 2-5 in ELA and grades 2-8 in Math.
a) Provide necessary Professional Development for teachers.
b) Gather and analyze data to be shared with parents and to differentiate instruction.
c) Add results to the Data Dashboard.
District Goal 3: Improve communication with the school and township community
a) The school administrative team will hold informational meetings with the school’s parent communities ona rolling monthly basis.
b) The district will use technology and other forms of outreach to improve its communication with theTownship community-at-large.
I.Call to Order – The regular session of the Harding Board of Education is called to order by ______at ____ p.m. in the Library of the Harding Township Middle School, 34 Lee’s Hill Road, New Vernon, NJ 07976.
II.Presiding Officers Statement/Sunshine Statement:
In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., adequate notification of this meeting has been provided to the Daily Record and the Observer Tribune on January 28, 2016 and posted on the bulletin boards of the New Vernon Post Office, Green Village Post Office, Harding Township Municipal Building, Harding Township Elementary Schooland Harding Township Middle School on January 28, 2016.
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV.Roll Call
Mr. Davor Gjivoje ______Mr. John Flynn ______Mrs. Kim Macaulay ______
Mr. Abi Singh ______Dr. Howard Kotkin ______
Superintendent, Mr. Matthew Spelker
Business Administrator, Ms. Marilyn Cuykendall
V.PRESENTATION
Mr. Tim Vrabel, TM Vrabel Associates, LLC; Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
Mr. Spelker – 2016 Exemplary Elementary Recognition Program
HIB (if necessary)
MOTION presented by ______and seconded by ______to approve:
WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Education selected Jennifer Baldassari as a 2016 Exemplary Elementary Educator, and
WHEREAS, Jennifer Baldassari has demonstrated her ability to inspire students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn and
WHEREAS, Jennifer Baldassari has a clear vision for quality teaching and learning, and
WHEREAS, Jennifer Baldassari has exhibited strong knowledge and skill, and
WHEREAS, Jennifer Baldassari is valued by her school and community, and
NOW, THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education and the Administration commend Jennifer Baldassari for her outstanding qualities and her high caliber of services and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education and Administration enthusiastically approve and support the selection of Jennifer Baldassari for the 2016 Exemplary Elementary Educator Recognition Program.
Roll Call:
Mr. Davor Gjivoje ______Mr. John Flynn ______Mrs. Kim Macaulay ______
Mr. Abi Singh ______Dr. Howard Kotkin ______
VI.HEARING OF PUBLIC REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS(Policy 0167)
VII.REPORTS/DISCUSSIONS
- Superintendent
- Business Administrator
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Facilities and Finance
- Personnel and Management
- Madison Board of Education
- Morris County School Boards Association
- Morris County Educational Services Commission
- Climate & Culture Committee
VIII.CORRESPONDENCE
IX.BOARD BUSINESS/POLICY
BB-12Approve November Board Minutes
MOTION presented by ______and seconded by ______to approve:
BB-12 RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education approves the following minutes:
-Regular Session, November 14, 2016
-Executive Session, November 14, 2016
Mr. Davor Gjivoje ______Mr. John Flynn ______Mrs. Kim Macaulay ______
Mr. Abi Singh ______Dr. Howard Kotkin ______
FACILITIES/FINANCE
FF-58Approve Use of Facilities requests
FF-59Approve October Financial Reports
FF-60Approve October Budget Transfers
FF-61Renew contract with On-Tech Consulting Services, Inc. for E-rate services
FF-62Renew contract with Alliance for Competitive Telecommunications (ACT)
FF-63Accept CAFR Report dated June 30, 2016
MOTION presented by ______and seconded by ______to approve:
FF-58RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education, approves the following Use of Facilities applicationswith availability approved by the school calendar and custodial fees when applicable:
-HTRA Field Hockey Clinics request the gymnasium for Saturdays, 2:00-6:15pm, as follows; 4/1, 4/8, 4/22, 4/29,5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 6/3/2017; and Sundays from 11:00-5:30 pm, 4/2, 4/9, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 6/4.
-HARDING HAWKS Field Hockey Clinics request the gymnasium on Fridays in 2017 from 6:30-8:30 pm; 3/31, 4/7, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 6/2/2017.
-HTRA Lacrosse requests both fields from March 27-May 26, 2017, 6-9 pm on weekdays and 9-12 on Saturdays.
FF -59RESOLVED,that the Harding Township Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.12(c), accepts that as October 31, 2016 no line item account has encumbrances and expenditures, which in total exceed the line item appropriation in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a).
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.14(c)4, after review of the Board Secretary’s and Treasurer’s monthly financial reports certify that as of October 31, 2016 and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of their knowledge, no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A23-2.11 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year, and N.J.S.A. 18A:22.8 and 18A:22-8.1 and sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
FF-60RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education, approves the following Budget Transfers for month of October 2016 as follows:
FF-61RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education, renews the contract for E-Rate Services with On-Tech Consulting, Inc. for the 2017/18 school year; and furthermore,
Authorizes On-Tech Consulting, Inc. to represent the District in connection with completion of our application for the E-Rate (Universal Services Fund) for Funding Year 2017-2018; and furthermore,
Authorizes On-Tech Consulting to represent the District in all phases of the application and reimbursement process for all services: telecommunications services, internet access, internal connections and basic maintenance of internal connections; and further authorizes Ms. Marilyn Cuykendall, School Business Administrator to execute such contract.
FF-62RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education renews its participation in the Alliance for Competitive Telecommunications (ACT) for the 2017/18 school year with the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ) Cooperative Pricing System 65MCESCCPS and the New Jersey Association of School Business Officials (NJASBO). The ESCNJ shall be the lead agency for this program. All current and future members of the ESCNJ Cooperative Pricing System are invited to participate in the Alliance for Competitive Telecommunication, which is intended to fulfill school districts obligation under 18A:55-3 and offer other co-op members a competitive pricing model.
The Co-op member shall provide the awarded vendor with accurate data i.e. telephone line numbers, locations and any other appropriate information necessary for the provision of service.
The Co-op member may accept the contract award to the successful vendor(s) for such services as may be needed if it is advantageous to do so. The Co-op member shall not withdraw from this agreement if they award a contract to the named vendor(s).
The Co-op member understands that the services to be provided under this cooperative purchasing agreement may include dial tone/local calls (where available), regional toll calls, long distance toll calls, and voice over internet protocol (VOIP) when such option is chosen by the participating co-op member. The ACT program also includes Wide Area Network Connections, Internet Access and Hosted Phone and FAX Services.
All fees for the work of the MRESC and the expenses of the NJASBO will be incorporated into the price for services as provided by the successful(s). A 3% fee has been established and will be incorporated in the bid specifications.
FF-63RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education after review of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and the Auditors Management Report (AMA) with Timothy Vrabel, Board Auditor, accept the CAFR and the AMA with no recommendations in for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016.
Roll Call:
Mr. Davor Gjivoje ______Mr. John Flynn ______Mrs. Kim Macaulay ______
Mr. Abi Singh ______Dr. Howard Kotkin ______
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
C/I-12Approve Grade 2 Liberty Science Center field trip
MOTION presented by ______and seconded by ______to approve:
C/I-12RESOLVED,that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the Grade 2 field trip to Liberty Science Center with Ms. Nesse and Ms. Hartmann on May 12, 2017.
Mr. Davor Gjivoje ______Mr. John Flynn ______Mrs. Kim Macaulay ______
Mr. Abi Singh ______Dr. Howard Kotkin ______
PERSONNEL AND MANAGEMENT
X.HEARING OF PUBLIC REGARDING(Agenda and non-Agenda Items-Policy 0167)
XI.PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS
- Thumbnail
- Other
XII.EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION presented by ______and seconded by ______to enter Executive Session at ______.
Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education convenes Executive Session in full compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act,N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 etseq.; and the minutes of the discussion of any of these items will be available to the public whensuch minutes have been approved by the Board pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1. Action may be taken. Topics include:
Mr. Davor Gjivoje ______Mr. John Flynn ______Mrs. Kim Macaulay ______
Mr. Abi Singh ______Dr. Howard Kotkin ______
XII.RETURN to PUBLIC SESSION
MOTION presented by ______and seconded by ______to return to Public Session at ______.
Mr. Davor Gjivoje ______Mr. John Flynn ______Mrs. Kim Macaulay ______
Mr. Abi Singh ______Dr. Howard Kotkin ______
XIII.OTHER BOARD BUSINESS
XIV.ADJOURN
MOTION presented by ______and seconded by ______to adjourn at ______.
Mr. Davor Gjivoje ______Mr. John Flynn ______Mrs. Kim Macaulay ______
Mr. Abi Singh ______Dr. Howard Kotkin ______
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