Agenda-January 12, 2015

DELRAN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA

January 12, 2015

Delran High School Cafeteria

Regular Meeting - 7:30 p.m.:

00.Opening Statement by the President:

Public notice of this meeting, pursuant to the Open Meeting Act, has been given by the Delran Township Board of Education in the following manner: (a) by giving sufficient notice at the Township Municipal Building, Delran Schools, and the Board Office on January 16, 2014; (b) by

e-mail to the Burlington County Times on January 13, 2014, which was published on January 16, 2014.

01.Pledge of Allegiance

02.Roll Call

03.Approval of Minutes:December 1, 2014 Executive Session

December 1, 2014 [Reference G-1]

December 8, 2014 Executive Session

December 8, 2014 [Reference G-2]

BOARD ACTION:______

04.Presentations and Recognitions. DHS Athletes and DHS NJ State Song and Band Students.

Football- 1st Team WJFL Liberty Division

  • Kevin Zataveski
  • Brennan Ryan

Football- 2nd Team WJFL Liberty Division

  • Matthew Brownrigg

Boys’ Soccer- 1st Team BCSL Liberty Division

  • Michael Olivo
  • Shane Doherty
  • Ryan Ferreira

Boys’ Soccer- 2nd Team BCSL Liberty Division

  • Timothy Hunt

Girls’ Soccer- 1st Team BCSL Liberty Division

  • Brianna Taylor

Girls’ Soccer- 2nd Team BCSL Liberty Division

  • Lindsay Skorny

Field Hockey- 2nd Team BCSL Patriot Division

  • Angela Pappas
  • Alexis Rider

Girls’ Cross Country- 1st Team BCSL Liberty Division

  • Madeleine Tattory

New Jersey State Song Campaign

  • Brielle Dos Santos
  • Holly Fey
  • Neil Graham
  • Lucca Lima
  • Christopher Matera
  • Dylan Pope
  • Jake Smith
  • Ryan Strauss
  • Brianna Taylor
  • Kimberly Tran
  • Angela Verratti
  • Lucia Villatoro

All South Jersey Symphonic Band and perform at Rowan University

  • Joseph Codispoti
  • Kelly Deschaine

05.Superintendent's Report - Information:

Dr. Brotschul will report.

A. Enrollment Report

B.Vacancy Report

C.Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report.

D.It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the recommendations made by the Superintendent, for the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report.

BOARD ACTION:______

E.Dr. Brotschul will report on Transition Plan update.

06.It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the resignation of Robin Hammitt, Member of the Delran Board of Education, effective January 12, 2015.

BOARD ACTION:______

07.Correspondence

08.Student Representative to the Board of Education:

Ms. Ellie Segan will report.

09.Agenda Questions: Public

10.Business Operations Committee:

Mrs. Rafanello will report.

A.It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the Business Administrator’s certification that the total of encumbrances and expenditures for each line item account do not exceed the line item appropriations in accordance with 6A:23A-16- 10(c) 3, for the month of November 2014. [Reference G-3].

BOARD ACTION:______

B.It is recommended that the Board of Education certify, after review of the school business administrator’s and treasurer’s monthly fiscal reports and upon consultation with the appropriate school district officials, shall certify that no fund has been overexpended and sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year in accordance with 6A:23A – 16-10(c) 4, for the month of November 2014. [ReferenceG-4]

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CIt is recommended that the Board of Education approve the transfer of funds in the amount of $488,340.49according to the schedule available in the Office of the Board Secretary. [Reference G-5]

BOARD ACTION:______

D.It is recommended that the Board of Education approve payment of bills in the amount of $ 1,875,291.71 [Reference G-6]

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E.It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the cafeteria report for the month of November 2014. [ReferenceG-7]

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F.It is recommended that the Board of Education approve to void the following Delran High School Athletic Account checks:

# 4733 in the amount of $0.00 (Explanation: Printing error.)

# 5063 in the amount of $78.00 (Explanation: Check was printed with wrong amount.)

# 5189 in the amount of $0.00 (Explanation: Printing error.)

# 5192 in the amount of $175.00 (Explanation: Wrong payee.)

BOARD ACTION:______

G.It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following Monthly Meeting Dates and locations. All Monthly Board of Education meetings of the Delran Board of Education be held at 7:30 PM on the following dates, in the locations listed; all work session meetings will be held at 7:30 PM, 52 Hartford Road, Delran, NJ:

Work SessionMonthly Board of Education Meeting

February 2, 2015February 9, 2015 – Millbridge Cafeteria

March 2, 2015March 9, 2015 - DMS Cafeteria

April 13, 2015April 20, 2015 – DIS Cafeteria

May 4, 2015May 11, 2015 – Millbridge Cafeteria

May 18, 2015 – Business Reorg. – Adm. Bldg.

June 1, 2015June 8, 2015 - DHS Cafeteria July 6, 2015 **July 6, 2015 - Adm. Bldg.

August 24, 2015 **August 24, 2015 - Adm. Bldg. *September 8, 2015 *September 15, 2015 – DIS Cafeteria

October 5, 2015October 12, 2015 – DMS Cafeteria

November 2, 2015November 9, 2015 – DHS Cafeteria

December 7, 2015December 14, 2015 – Millbridge Cafeteria

January 4, 2016**January 4, 2016 – BOE Reorg. – DHS Cafeteria

January 11, 2016- DIS Cafeteria

*Tuesday

**Regular Public meeting immediately following Work Session

BOARD ACTION:______

H.It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following checks be canceled due to checks not being cashed by recipient and are over five months old.

DateCk #Amt.Acct.

12/4/13356344.50Team 7B

6/11/1455250.00Promo

6/11/1456025.00Promo

6/11/1456225.00Promo

6/11/14574100.00Promo

6/13/1458110.00Grade 8

6/19/1459145.79Team 6B

7/17/145971,467.13Woodshop

BOARD ACTION:______

I.It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the final reading of the following policies/regulations:

Policy 3216 Dress and Grooming

Policy 4150Discipline

Regulation 4150Discipline

Policy 4218Substance Abuse

Regulation 4218Substance Abuse

Policy 5305Health Services Personnel

Policy 5306Health Services to Nonpublic Schools

Regulation 5306 Health Services to Nonpublic Schools

Policy 5308Student Health Records

Regulation 5308Student Health Records

Policy 5310Health Services

Regulation 5310Health Services

Policy 5339Screening for Dyslexia

Policy 5530Substance Abuse

Regulation 5530Substance Abuse

Policy 8505 Wellness Policy/Nutrient Standards for Meals and Other Foods

BOARD ACTION:______

13.Curriculum Committee:

Mrs. Wachterwill report.

A.It is recommended that the Board of Education ratify the following High School activities as approved by the Superintendent:

1.Science League to Seneca High School, Tabernacle, NJ on Thursday, January 15, 2015; Thursday, February 12, 2015; Thursday, March 12, 2015; and Thursday, April 9, 2015; 40 students and 1 staff member leaving at 3:00 PM and returning at 6:00 PM. The purpose of the trip is to participate in competition. Board of Education responsibility is $255.26 per bus.

2.Advanced Graphic Design students to QVC, West Chester, PA on Friday, January 16, 2015 (originally approved for Friday, January 9, 2015); 28 students and 2 staff members leaving at 8:00 AM and returning at 2:00 PM. The purpose of the trip is to tour working in-house design and television studio.

Board of Education responsibility is $332.70 per bus.

3.Mock Trial students to Mt. Holly Court House, Mt. Holly, NJ on Monday, January 20, 2015 and Tuesday, January 21, 2015; 143 students and 2 staff members leaving at 4:15 PM and returning at 8:00 PM. The purpose of the trip is to participate in Mock Trial competition. Board of Education responsibility is $246.30 per bus per day.

BOARD ACTION:______

B.It is recommended that the Board of Education ratify the following Middle School activities as approved by the Superintendent:

1.Team 8A Accelerated Language Arts students to Camden County College, Blackwood, NJ on Thursday, February 12, 2015; 32 students, 3 staff members and 3 chaperones leaving at 8:30 AM and returning at 12:30 PM. The purpose of the trip is to see performance of “Romeo & Juliet” to enhance language arts curriculum. Board of Education responsibility is $363 per bus.

2.Dance Club/Art Club to Annenberg Center and Magic Gardens, Philadelphia, PA on Friday, March 27, 2015; 30-40 students and 3 staff members leaving at 9:30 AM and returning at 1:00 PM. The purpose of the trip is to see African dance/choir performance and mosaic museum. There is no cost to the Board of Education.

3.Team 7B to Amico Island and Golden Corral Restaurant, Delran, NJ on Thursday, May 21, 2015 (rain date is May 22, 2015); 120 students and 9 staff members leaving at 9:00 AM and returning at 2:00 PM. The purpose of the trip is to learn about habitat then lunch. There is no cost to the Board of Education.

BOARD ACTION:______

C.It is recommended that the Board of Education ratify the following Elementary School activities as approved by the Superintendent:

1.1st grades (Harsche, Cusack, Gray, Stikeleather) to Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia, PA on Wednesday, April 22, 2015; 96 students, 5 staff members and 28 chaperones leaving at 9:00 AM and returning at 2:45 PM. The purpose of the trip is the culminating activity on unit of habitats, life cycles. There is no cost to the Board of Education.

2.Advanced Band at Delran Intermediate School to Rancocas Valley Regional High School, Mt. Holly, NJ on Friday, June 5, 2015; 66 students, 2 staff members and 2 chaperones leaving at 9:00 AM and returning at 2:00 PM. The purpose of the trip is to participate in South Jersey Elementary School Band Festival. Board of Education responsibility is $246.30 per bus.

3.4th Grade GT class to Memorial School, Cinnaminson, NJ on Friday, March 27, 2015; 21 students, 2 staff members and 1 chaperone leaving at 8:45 AM and returning at 2:15 PM. The purpose of the trip is to attend Brain Drain games.Board of Education responsibility is $200.00 per bus.

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D.It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Susan Morris, Director of Education at The Bridge Academy, to provide dyslexia training for selected staff as required by the state on January 16, 2015 (in-service day). The fee of $750 is funded by NCLB Title IIA.

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E.It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the POGIL (Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning) Project facilitator, Beff Mancini, to present a workshop for high school science teachers on Wednesday, June 24, 2014, to provide instruction in inquiry -based learning. The fee which includes all materials is $720 and is funded by NCLB Title IIA.

BOARD ACTION:______

F.It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following student to receive home instruction services for the 2014-2015 school year:

Student / School / Recommended by:
K.K. / DHS / Physician
K.A. / DHS / Physician

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G.It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following DCEC courses to be offered during the 2014-15 School Year (Winter Session). The courses are funded by NCLB Title IIA:

Introduction to Google Drive

Advanced Google Drive

BOARD ACTION:______

  1. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve a Delran High School student to attend the 2015 session of the American Legion Auxiliary Jersey Girls’ State Program to be held at Georgian Court University, Lakewood, NJ from June 21st to June 26th, 2015. Cost to the Board of Education is $220.00.

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14.Personnel Committee:

Mr. Obergwill report.

A.It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the employment of Jennifer Davis as Teacher of Second Grade at the Millbridge Elementary School (filling a leave of absence position for Elise Landolt) beginning on January 30, 2015 and ending on June 23, 2015 at an annual base salary of $51,280 (BA, Step 1) to be prorated.

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B.It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the employment of Maria Dunas as Teacher of Second Grade at the Millbridge Elementary School at an annual base salary of $51,280 (BA, Step 1) to be prorated effective January 22, 2015.

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C.It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the employment of Patrick Myers as Teacher of First Grade at the Millbridge Elementary School at an annual base salary of $52,480 (BA, Step 7) to be prorated effective at a date to be determined by the Superintendent.

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D.It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the resignation of Diane Probst, General Aide at the Delran Intermediate School, effective the close of business on January 16, 2015.

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E.It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the resignation of Nicole LaRocca as Head Girls Lacrosse Coach at the Delran High School, effective December 11, 2014.

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F.It is recommended that the Board of Education approve a paid and unpaid leave of absence for Ruth Kim, Teacher of Third Grade at the Delran Intermediate School. Paid leave (use of 5 sick days and 5 family illness days) will begin on April 13, 2015 and end on April 24, 2015. Unpaid leave under the provisions of the NJ Family Leave Act will begin on April 27, 2015 and end on May 1, 2015. Unpaid leave under the provisions of the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act will begin on May 4, 2015 and end on June 23, 2015. Mrs. Kim will return to work on September 1, 2015.

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G.It is recommended that the Board of Education approve a paid and unpaid leave of

absence for Sarah Rivera, Teacher of Business at the Delran High School. Paid leave

(use of 4 sick days) will begin on April 13, 2015 and end on April 16, 2015. Unpaid

leave under the provisions of the NJ Family Leave Act will begin on April 17, 2015 and end on September 22, 2015. Unpaid leave under the provisions of the Federal Family

and Medical Leave Act will begin on September 23, 2015 and end on October 2, 2015.

Mrs. Rivera will return to work on October 5, 2015.

BOARD ACTION:______

H.It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an unpaid, intermittent leave of absence under the provisions of the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act for Leigh Smith, Teacher of Chemistry at the Delran High School, beginning on January 13, 2015 and ending on January 12, 2016 for a maximum of 60 days.

BOARD ACTION:______

I.It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an unpaid, intermittent leave of absence under the provisions of the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act for Lisa Gonzalez, Teacher of Fifth Grade at the Delran Intermediate School, beginning on January 7, 2015and ending on January 6, 2016 for a maximum of 60 days.

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J.It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following Science Teachers at the Delran High School to participate in the POGIL training on Wednesday, June 24, 2014 (after the school year). Payment is funded by NCLB Title IIA:

Siobhan McVay

Linda Mason

Leigh Smith

Monica DeBiase

Nate Petitte

Kim Brewster

Aaron Fiordimondo

Erin Carson

Dave Atkinson

Rod Taylor

Kevin Romanik

Steve Rood-Ojalvo

43.56 X 6 hours X 12 teachers = $3,136.32

BOARD ACTION:______

K.It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following teacher at the Delran Intermediate School to attend the NJASCD Annual Conference on February 4, 2015 at Forsgate Country Club, Monroe Township, NJ. Registration ($149) and mileage ($27.28). Funding is through NCLB Title I:

Megan Paris

Total: $176.28

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L.It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following staff members at the Millbridge Elementary School to attend the workshop "Close Reading Strategies" in Voorhees, NJ on February 12, 2015. Registration ($215) and mileage ($10.20) are funded by NCLB Title I or Title IIA as indicated:

Title I

Christine Dillon

Amanda Dineen

Patricia Friel

$225.20 X 3 = $675.60

Title IIA

Kimberly Hickson

Maria Rebstock

$225.20 X 2 = $450.40

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M.It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Susan Garrity, English As A Second Language Teacher at the Delran High School, to provide home instruction and administer the English Proficiency Test to a former student so that student can receive a diploma:

$43.56 X 2.75 hours = $119.79

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N.It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following Instructional Aide to provide 1:1 support for classified students at Delran Middle School and Delran High School, as indicated in their IEP, during sports activities and school sponsored clubs and/or events for the 2014-2015 school year at an hourly rate of $11.37.

Suzanne O’Leary

BOARD ACTION:______

O.It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following Science teachers at the Delran High School to attend the NJACE Science Workshop, Crosscutting Concepts, at Raritan Valley Community College, Branchburg, NJ, on March 18, 2015. Registration ($100) and mileage ($44.25) are funded by NCLB Title IIA:

Siobhan McVay

David Atkinson

Kimberly Brewster

Registration ($300) plus mileage ($132.75) = $432.75

BOARD ACTION:______

P.It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following staff members to attend the workshop, “Computer Systems Information and Networking” at Middlesex County College, Edison, NJ on January 23rd. Registration is free. Mileage and tolls: $37.43

Erica DeMichele, Supervisor (driver) - $37.43

Kevin Dybalski, Middle School teacher

BOARD ACTION:______

Q.It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following staff to chaperone the 2015 Senior Class Trip to Florida from March 9, 2015 to March 13, 2015 and a $250.00 stipend for each:

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  • David Atkinson
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BOARD ACTION:______

R.It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following staff to chaperone the wrestling team to a Wrestling Tournament in Holyoke, MA from December 29, 2014 to December 30, 2014 and a $100 travel stipend for each:

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This trip and cost of this trip was approved at the December 8, 2014 Board of Education meeting. There is no additional cost being added.

BOARD ACTION:______

S.It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following Delran High School teacher to attend the conference“29th Annual ATSNJ Conference and Business Meeting” in Edison, NJ on March 2, 2015. Registration is $135.

David Caplin

BOARD ACTION:______

T.It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following estimated expenses for the high school wrestling team during the 2014-2015 winter post-season.

Mileage: $100 Travel to Robbinsville, NJ for Regions (February 25, 27-28), travel to a local high school for state tournament practice (March 2-5),Travel to Atlantic City, NJ for state championships (March 6-8)

Lodging: $188 Accommodations for coaches in Atlantic City, NJ for state championships (March 6-8)

Lodging: $420 Accommodations for students in Atlantic City, NJ for state championships (March 6-8)

Parking: $20 Parking in Atlantic City, NJ for state championships (March 6-8)

Meals:$159 3 days of meals for each coach that attends the state championships

(March 6-8)

Nathan Marter

Dennis Smith

Thomas Larson

Meals:$159 Reimbursement to coaches for 3 days of meals for each student that participates in the state championship (March 6-8)

BOARD ACTION:______

U.It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following district staff members for travel and related expenses in accordance with administrative code and New Jersey Department of Education requirements:

Date(s) / Last Name / First Name / Destination / Est. Cost (inc Sub) / Reason
1/27-28/15 / Brotschul / Brian / Monroe Twp., NJ / $ 300.00 / School Law Boot Camp
3/26/15 / Anderson / Lauren / Voorhees, NJ / $ 235.00 / Childhood Apraxia of Speech
1/23/15 / DeMichele / Erica / Edison, NJ / $ 38.00 / Technology/Job Competence
1/30/15 / DeSimone / Christine / Monroe Twp., NJ / $ 28.00 / NJ SS Supervisors Assoc.
3/25-27/15 / Guidotti / Anthony / Atlantic City, NJ / $ 400.00 / DAANJ Annual Conference
6/23-25/15 / Caplin / David / St. Louis, MI / $ 990.00 / 2015 NATA Annual Symposium
1/23/15 / Scanlon / Stephanie / Sicklerville, NJ / $ 11.00 / Assoc of Student Professionals Mtg.
2/19-20/15 / Reynolds / Kelly / Mt. Laurel, NJ / $ 20.00 / Autism Conference
2/19-20/15 / Rau / Karen / Mt. Laurel, NJ / $ 360.00 / Autism Conference
1/29-30/15 / Russo / Christopher / Atlantic City, NJ / $ 395.00 / Techspo Conference
3/16-18/15 / DiGiovanni / Michael / Atlantic City, NJ / $ 100.00 / Buildings/Grounds Expo
3/2/15 / Grenger / Jennifer / Monroe Twp., NJ / $ 149.00 / Going 100% Google
2/13/15 / DiStefano / Kimberly / Westampton, NJ / $ 6.00 / Best Practice Art Share
2/19/2015 / Odom / Raymond / New Brunswick, NJ / $ 230.00 / Music Educators Conference

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