HARDING TOWNSHIP BOARD of EDUCATION, 34 Lee S Hill Road, New Vernon, NJ 07976

HARDING TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION, 34 Lee’s Hill Road, New Vernon, NJ 07976

The Regular Meeting of the Harding Township Board of Education will be held on Monday, March 24, 2014, at 6:30pm, Middle School Building.

A G E N D A

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.

2013/14 District Goals

1. To develop a student dashboard and use the data to improve the instructional process.

I. 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 Observer Tribune on February 27, 2014, and posted on the bulletin boards of the New Vernon Post Office, Green Village Post Office, Harding Township Municipal Building, Harding Township Elementary School and Harding Township Middle School on February 27, 2014.

Call to Order/Flag Salute/Roll Call

II. Previous Board Minutes

Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, approves the minutes of the Regular Meeting and Executive Session, held on March 3, 2014.

III. Discussion/Presentations

A. NJSBA Training – 6:30pm

B. HQW Architects

C. HIB Report

IV. Public Comment (Policy 0167) - Agenda Items

V. Reports

A. Superintendent

B. Business Administrator

C. Principal

D. Curriculum and Instruction

E. Personnel and Management

F. Facilities and Finance

G. Madison Board of Education

H. Morris County SBA

I. Vision Council

J. Morris County Educational Services Commission

K. District Curriculum Council Representative

L. Technology Committee Report

M. Culture and Climate Report

N. Policy Committee Report

O. Negotiations

VI. Resolutions

A.  Committee of the Whole

03-066-14 Second reading of Policy 2510.1

03-066-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the second reading of Policy 2501.1 (Use of Movies and/or Videos for Classroom Instruction).

B. Facilities and Finance

03-067-14 Approve February 2014 Financial Reports (Policy 6820)

03-068-14 Approve Certification of Funds (Policy 6820)

03-069-14 Approve payment of Bills and Claims (Policy 6470)

03-070-14 Approve February 2014 Budget Transfers (Policy 6422)

03-071-14 Approve architectural services re Phase II Window & Unit Ventilator

03-072-14 Approve architectural services re Elementary School Security Doors

03-073-14 Approve waiver of compliance request for SEMI Program

03-074-14 Approve withdrawal from Capital reserve 2014/15 budget

03-075-14 Approve Applications for Use of School Facilities (Policy 7510)

03-067-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, approves the Board Secretary’s (A148) Report and Treasurer’s (A149) Report for the month ending February 28, 2014.

03-068-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c) certifies that no major account or fund has been over-expended and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of fiscal year 2013/14.

03-069-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, approves the payment of bills and claims, March 24, 2014, in the amount of $991,493.27.

03-070-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, approves the following Budget Transfers for the month of February 2014, in the amount of $3,732.51:

03-071-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, approves the proposal from HQW Architects, LLC, to be responsible for the construction documents preparation, bid review/recommendation to award, and construction administration for the Phase II Window and Unit Ventilator Replacement Project, architectural fees $17,250 and $5,750 for bidding/award, and construction administration through project close-out.

03-072-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, approves the proposal from HQW Architects, LLC, to be responsible for the architectural/engineering design, construction documents, and specifications, for the Elementary School Security Door project, fee $4,500.

03-073-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to submit to the Executive County Superintendent a waiver of the requirements of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.3 for the 2014/15 school year (Waiver of compliance regarding participation in the Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Program, pursuant to the district’s projection of having fewer than 40 eligible classified students).

03-074-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and SBA/Board Secretary, approves the withdrawal of $186,058 to support the Local Share of Project Costs associated with ROD Grant, State Project #2010—050-14-1002-G04, Phase II Replacement of Windows and Unit Ventilators, Local Share of FEC = $163,058, plus $23,000 Architectural/Engineering Services.

03-075-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Applications for Use of School Facilities:

HTRA Day Camp, use of two (2) classrooms and playground at Elementary School; and use of Gym, Art Room, Band Room, Nurse’s Office, Locker Rooms, Computer Labs, Music Room, Health Room (105), and cafeteria at Middle School; playing fields and playground areas and blacktop; for Harding Township Day Camp, from June 23 thru August 5, 2014, from 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Girls-on-the-Run of NJ East Program, use of gym and/or field, from March 24 thru June 6, 2014, from 3:20pm to 4:45pm.

HTRA/Madison Little League, use of gym on March 17, 20, 24, 28, 31; April 4, 7, 11, 21, 25, 28; May 2, 2014, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

B.  Curriculum and Instruction

03-076-14 Approve tuition contract

03-077-14 Accept Extracurricular resignation

03-078-14 Approve Extracurricular assignment

03-079-14 Approve Field Trips

03-080-14 Approve district evaluation model

03-081-14 Approve student practicum

03-076-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves tuition contracts for ID#10061 and ID#10138, Morris Plains School District, from October 18, 2013 thru June 30, 2014, at $12,447.20 for each student, plus any required extraordinary services, to be billed monthly.

03-077-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accepts the resignation of Allison Hunter from Peer Tutor, effective March 31, 2014.

03-078-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Extra-curricular assignment, at the indicated stipend:

Lauren Oles, Peer Tutor, stipend $873, effective April 1 thru June 30, 2014

03-079-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following field trips:

Noodle Chu, Mandarian Restaurant, April 3, 2014, to practice conversational language in a social setting.

Kindergarten Orientation Bus Ride, April 30, 2014, local routes to familiarize students with appropriate bus behavior.

03-080-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Marshall Model, for the 2014-2015 school year, for its teacher and principal evaluation instrument.

03-081-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves Student Practicum for Susan Taylor to observe French Classes for three (3) hours during the Spring Semester.

D. Personnel and Management

03-082-14 Approve separation of service

03-083-14 Approve Leave of Absence

03-084-14 Approve certificated staff appointment

03-085-14 Approve non-certificated staff appointments

03-086-14 Approve professional development

03-082-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the separation of service for Jennifer Caldwell, Teaching Assistant/Grade 1, effective February 28, 2014.

03-083-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Leaves of Absence:

Angela Higgins, Child Care Leave of Absence, for the 2014/15 school year, unpaid, no benefits.

03-084-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following certificated staff appointments:

Linda Padula, Guidance Counselor, Long Term Substitute for Maternity Leave, at per diem rate $274.20 (MA/Step 1), effective May 1 thru December 31, 2014, no benefits.

Judith Pierce, Substitute Teacher, $95.00 per diem, as needed, for the remainder of the 2013/14 school year.

03-085-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following non-certificated staff appointments:

Raphaela Calabrese, Special Education Teaching Assistant, at an annual salary of $22,000, prorated to $7,197.85 effective March 25, 2014 thru June 30, 2014.

Heather Taylor, Secretary to Director of Student Services, at an annual salary of $42,627 (Step A, Secretary Guide), prorated to $9,591.07, effective April 9 thru June 30, 2014.

03-086-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, , approves Professional Development for Joseph Pitcher to attend Asbestos Safety Training, May 7-8, 2014, fee $395.00 for 2 days.

VII. President’s Comments

Looking Ahead –

April 7, 2014

1. 2014/15 school year calendar (discussion)

2. HIB Report (if necessary)

April 21, 2014

1. Personnel Report (discussion)

2. Student Awards

3. HIB Report (if necessary)

VIII. Public Comment (Policy 0167) - Agenda and non-Agenda Items

IX. Board Information/Correspondence

X. Executive Session (required)

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 et seq.; and the minutes of the discussion of any of these items will be available to the public when such minutes have been approved by the Board pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1.

XI. Adjournment

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