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BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE SPECIAL SERVICES SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY OF THE COUNTY OF BURLINGTON REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Special Services School District and The Institute of Technology of The County of Burlington was held on Thursday evening, January 28, 2016, at the Rutgers Media Center, 2 Academy Dr., Westampton, NJ. Committee Meeting: Presentations: Todd Bonsall, Assistant Superintendent of Curr/Inst., introduced Joan Barbagiovanni, Principal of the BCSSSD Alternative High School and Bobbi Downs, Principal of the BCSSSD Alternative Middle School, who stated the school received an Honorable mention for “School of Character Award.” They also handed out information on the school's attendance rate, Mission, FAQ, Teen Dating Violence Information Session, etc. Susan MacDonald, BCITMedford, introduced the National Honor Society Students who showed a video that they won first place out of 78 entries, which featured their Principal, Mike Parker. Helen Scherer, BCSSSD presented a poster board “Creativity through Computers” from the Graphic Arts Design. James Brand, BCSSSD stated the School to Work students have worked since September over 5,000 hours earning $42,000. Dr. Manno, Superintendent reviewed the BCIT/BCSSSD newsletters stating 100% Dental Asst students passed the state test, BCIT Discovery Night is on February 23, 2016, BCIT Summer Camps will be accepting enrollments, BCSSSD Teacher Assistant Patricia Niehaus received State of NJ Teacher Assistant. Board Meeting: The Board meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Robert Silcox, followed by the flag salute. Theresa Margiotta, Board Secretary, stated that this meeting was in accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act and that this was a public meeting. Roll Call Theresa Margiotta, Board Secretary, called the roll: Christopher Baxter Term Ex. 6/30/16 Present Absent Kathleen Burgess Term Ex. 6/30/16 Present Absent John J. Ferry Term Ex. 6/30/17 Present Absent Leon E. Jones, Jr. Term Ex. 6/30/17 Present Absent January 28, 2016 Page 1

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BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE SPECIAL SERVICES SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY OF THE COUNTY OF BURLINGTON

REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Special Services School District and The Institute of Technology of The County of Burlington was held on Thursday evening, January 28, 2016, at the Rutgers Media Center, 2 Academy Dr., Westampton, NJ. Committee Meeting: Presentations: Todd Bonsall, Assistant Superintendent of Curr/Inst., introduced Joan Barbagiovanni, Principal of the BCSSSD Alternative High School and Bobbi Downs, Principal of the BCSSSD Alternative Middle School, who stated the school received an Honorable mention for “School of Character Award.” They also handed out information on the school's attendance rate, Mission, FAQ, Teen Dating Violence Information Session, etc. Susan MacDonald, BCIT­Medford, introduced the National Honor Society Students who showed a video that they won first place out of 78 entries, which featured their Principal, Mike Parker. Helen Scherer, BCSSSD presented a poster board “Creativity through Computers” from the Graphic Arts Design. James Brand, BCSSSD stated the School to Work students have worked since September over 5,000 hours earning $42,000. Dr. Manno, Superintendent reviewed the BCIT/BCSSSD newsletters stating 100% Dental Asst students passed the state test, BCIT Discovery Night is on February 23, 2016, BCIT Summer Camps will be accepting enrollments, BCSSSD Teacher Assistant Patricia Niehaus received State of NJ Teacher Assistant. Board Meeting: The Board meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Robert Silcox, followed by the flag salute. Theresa Margiotta, Board Secretary, stated that this meeting was in accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act and that this was a public meeting. Roll Call Theresa Margiotta, Board Secretary, called the roll: Christopher Baxter Term Ex. 6/30/16 Present Absent Kathleen Burgess Term Ex. 6/30/16 Present Absent John J. Ferry Term Ex. 6/30/17 Present Absent Leon E. Jones, Jr. Term Ex. 6/30/17 Present Absent

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Paula E. Lee Term Ex. 6/30/18 Present Absent Robert C. Silcox Term Ex. 6/30/18 Present Absent Todd Flora Ex. County Supt Present Absent Public Attendance: Adams, Cynthia; Aman, Cortney; Barbagiovanni, Joan; Bayruns, Monica; Bayruns, Jillian; Bonsall, Todd; Brand, Jim; Carroll, August; Cavallo, Lucille; Compra, Trudy; Doulik­Swern, Doriann; Downs, Bobbie; Finn, Dave; Gardiner, Kelly; Geltch, Laura; MacDonald, Susan; Manno, Melissa; Margiotta, Nicole; Mazella, Alex; McCarthy, Dianne; Murray, Jordan; Nagy, Chris; O’Hara, Kylie; Parikh, Niket; Schultz, Roberta; Scherer, Helen; Sitchler, David; Stevenson, Charleen; Stiehl, Sam; Stiehl, Barbara; Thurman, Donna; VanLaarhoven, Sally; VanLaarhoven, Holly Communication & Correspondence: Theresa Margiotta stated that BCIT Education Association has submitted their request to commence negotiations. Minutes: Theresa Margiotta presented Minutes of December 22, 2015. On a motion by Leon Jones and seconded by Paula Lee the Board approved the Minutes. Roll Call: Absent Christopher Baxter Absent Kathleen Burgess Yes John Ferry Absent Todd Flora Yes Leon Jones Yes Paula Lee Yes Robert Silcox Financial Report: Theresa Margiotta, Board Secretary, presented Financial Report. On a motion by Paula Lee and seconded by Leon Jones, the Board approved the Financial Report. Roll Call: Absent Christopher Baxter Absent Kathleen Burgess Yes John Ferry Absent Todd Flora Yes Leon Jones Yes Paula Lee Yes Robert Silcox Public Comments ­ Superintendent Agenda Only: Nothing at this time. Superintendent Agenda Dr. Manno presented and recommended approval of the report, along with the addendum. On a motion by Paula Lee and seconded by John Ferry the Board approved the report. Roll Call: Absent Christopher Baxter Absent Kathleen Burgess Yes John Ferry Absent Todd Flora Yes Leon Jones Yes Paula Lee Yes Robert Silcox

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Public Comments: Holly VanLaarhoven, BCIT­Medford Student, read a statement requesting that the Board of Education reconsider the Transfer of the Teacher Assistant in the Veterinary Career Major Shop. Roberta Schultz, BCIT Parent, discussed her concerns over the investigation of an incident that occurred on the school bus on December 3, 2015 regarding her son being hit with a book. Her concerns were with the closing of the investigation and what type of investigation occurred. Dr. Manno stated that he would meet with her after the meeting to get her contact information and give her more directives according to our policies. If she was not satisfied after following the procedures her next step is to meet with the Superintendent of Schools. Board Comments: John Ferry: Apologized for being late. Stated over 20 years ago he attended BCIT Adult Education courses and thanked teachers for all they have done. Leon Jones: Thanked everyone, especially the National Honor Society students who did a great job on their video. Paula Lee: Glad to see everyone and thanked them for all they do. President Silcox: Great presentation, proud of the direction we are going, we have made great strides, thank you for all your work. Roll Call: Absent Christopher Baxter Absent Kathleen Burgess Yes John Ferry Absent Todd Flora Yes Leon Jones Yes Paula Lee Yes Robert Silcox Adjournment: Since there was no further business, President Silcox asked for a motion to adjourn. On a motion by Leon Jones and second by Paula Lee the Board adjourned at 6:15 p.m. with the next meeting to be the on February 25, 2016, at Rutgers Media Center at 5:30 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Theresa L. Margiotta Board Secretary/School Business Administrator

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I. PERSONNEL Burlington County Special Services School District/Burlington County Institute of Technology

1. Conferences/Professional Workshops

Personnel Conference Date Cost (over milage)

All Participating Staff

LRCC *Participant info will be available in the Asst. Supts. Office.

02/12/16 None

A. Burlington County Special Services School District

1. Resignation/Retirements: Full­Time

Name Position Reason Effective

Marshall, Ryan Teacher Assistant Resignation 01/15/16

2. Employment: Full Time (Prorated)

Name Position Salary Effective

Miskey, Shannon Teacher Assistant HS+90 Step 2 $22,845 02/01/16

3. Leaves*Intermittent, ** Amended

Employee Position Type Effective

Andrews, Cindy Teacher Assistant LOA 09/01/15 ­ 01/29/16**

Brand, James Teacher FMLA 01/12/16 ­ 01/29/16

Briggs, Donna Teacher Assistant FMLA 01/08/16 ­ 02/05/16

Cronin, Sara Teacher Assistant FMLA/NJFLA 02/20/16 ­ 06/03/16

DeMarco, Joseph Teacher Assistant FMLA/LOA 11/30/15 ­ 06/20/16*

Furstein­Bush, Amy Teacher LOA 09/28/15 ­ 03/01/16**

Jones, Keith Teacher Assistant FMLA/NJFLA 01/04/16 ­ 03/04/16

Maloney, Jeanine Speech Therapist FMLA/NJFLA 12/21/15 ­ 05/03/16

Rowe, Roseanne School Nurse FMLA 02/11/16 ­ 02/26/16

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4. Transfers

Employee From To Effective

Dennion, James MS HS­Autism 02/01/16

Warren, Linda HS MS­Autism 02/01/16

5. Salary Adjustments, Unpaid Absences

Name Position Rate Date

Jeitner, Jessica Teacher ­$1,723.35 12/15­18/15

Kurtz III, Thomas Teacher ­$362.40 12/18/15

Moses, Brandee Teacher Assistant ­$243.12 12/14,22/15, 01/06/16

Patterson, Kelli Teacher Assistant ­$532.53 01/07,08,11/16

6. Stipends/Extra­Curricular Pay for 2015­16 School Year

Name Extra­Curricular/Campus Rate

Conner, Craig Grim, Philip Murdy, Mark Stevenson, John Warfield, Theodore

Snow Crew $25/Hr

Hays, Jenny Libucki, Monica

Respite Worker $25/Hr

Rowe, Roseanne After Hours Certified ­ Reunion Dance Nurse $35/Hr

Shields, Belle Respite Leader $30/Hr

Voelker, Suzanne Special Olympics Assistant Volleyball Coach $1,100

Walker, Sherahn After Hours Non­Certified $25/Hr

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7. Employment, Work Study Students, at $8.38 Hourly, Effective 01/29/16

Lumberton HS

Clark, Kyle Tazzetto, Richard Fratangelo, Anne Marie Mushinski, Brandon

Roundtree­Kidd, Katrina

8. Course: Approvals *15­16 School Year

Name Position College Credits

Barbagiovanni, Joan Administrator Rowan 3

Brand, James Teacher RTC­ LaSalle/TCNJ 3

Lucas­Macphee, Nancy TA Rutgers 6

O’Malley, Katharine Teacher RTC ­ Lasalle/TCNJ 9

9. Course: Reimbursements

Name Position College Credits Amount

Boyle, Brian TA Holy Family 3 $1,000

Brand, James Teacher LaSalle Univ. 3 $1,155

Lucas Macphee, Nancy TA Rutgers 3 $1,000

Miller, Jonathan TA RCBC 7 $1,000

10. Conferences/Professional Workshops

Personnel Conference Date Cost (over milage)

Bonfanti, Celeste Gardiner, Kelly

Ped. Audiology:Fostering Wellness Philadelphia, PA

03/04/16 $165

Bonsall, Todd Margiotta, Theresa

ACTE CareerTech Vision 2016, Las Vegas, NV

11/29/16­ 12/04/16

$575 (travel, meals/lodging)

Corley, Jayne Lutgen, Sharon McKinney, Linda Tannenbaum, Wendy

Facing the Future 24, New Brunswick

03/18/16 $175 each

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DeMeo, Helene Association of Student Assistance Professionals Annual Conf, AC

02/24/16­ 02/26/16

$295

Engber, Elise Paetzold, Thera

Practical Strategies for OT’s to Strengthen Student's’ Functional Vision Perceptual Skills, Voorhees

03/08/16 $239

Hanzok, Marquel Quigg, Carolyn Yeo, Pierrette

Practical Sensory Motor Strategies Occ/Phys Therapists, Cherry Hill

02/10/16 $239

Kamau, Jermaine Career Ready Practices, Trenton 02/24/16 $0

Kneringer, MaryJean Mandatory 8hr Supervision Training for BCBA’s, Mt.Laurel

01/13/16 $0

Ross, Deborah Sensory Motor Approach: Apraxia Piscataway

03/4­5/16 $350

Stroud, Bruce The Brain in Detail, Mt. Laurel 02/24/16 $199

Van Laeys, Ryan Techspo 2016, Atlantic City 01/28­29­16

$470 (travel, meals/lodging)

11. Student Teachers/ Internship

Student Teacher Placement College Date

Baum­Garrett, Shanice Undergrad Student Observations Rutgers U Varied 01/16;06/16

Bundrage, Shana OT Observer Phil U 01/25/16

Smith, Rachael OT Observer Phil U 03/28/16

Undergrad Student Observations ­ 45 min Rutgers U Varied 01/16­05/16

Bellamy, Kristin Bostic, Kelly Crane, Shane Cuevas, Justin Epstein, William

Ferry, Amanda Killen, Carly Lopez, Saidie Lynch, Kevin Maloney, Ferdinand

Nunez, Yesenia Robinson, A. Torio, Danelle Twyman, Brittney

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B. Burlington County Institute of Technology

1. Resignation/Retirements: Full­Time

Name Position Reason Effective

James, Richard Plumbing Teacher Retirement 07/01/16

Resignation/Retirements: Hourly

Name Position Reason Effective

Odulana, Opunne Certified Nurse Asst. Resignation 01/20/16

2. Employment: Full­Time (pro­rated)

Name Position Salary Effective

Moretti, Janet Secretary Step 11 Col C $40,820 02/01/16

3. Transfers (Prorated)

Employee From To Effective

Barker, Christopher Teacher, Health/PE Step 11 Col B $67,017

Teacher, Sports Medicine (Leave Replacement) Step 11 Col E $70,501

02/16/16­06/20/16

4. Salary Adjustments, Unpaid Absences

Name Position Rate Date

Breisacher, Jennifer Teacher ­$306.80 01/15/16

Archer, Diana Teacher ­$152.63 ½ 01/21/16

5. Employment, Work Study Student, $8.50 Hourly, Effective 2015­2016 SY

Tech Crew/Medford

Hopf, Carly Wentz, Hayleigh

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6. Stipends/Extra­Curricular/Hourly Pay for 2015­16 School Year Resignations

Name Extra­Curricular/Campus Effective

D’Antonio, Maureen Assistant (JV) Softball Coach ­ West 01/07/16

Pappler, Jesse Asst. (Freshman) Boys Basketball Coach ­ Med Head (Varsity) Baseball Coach ­ Med

01/04/16 01/09/16

District

Name Extra­Curricular Rate

Deleon, Belen Flanagan, June

CNA Proctor/Evaluator $34

Jenkins, Monique Summer Camp Coordinator $5,000

Medford

Name Extra­Curricular Rate

Aiken, Fred Bouchard, Heidi Pappler, Jesse Parker, Michael

Auxiliary Coverage ­ Supervisor Non Credit Coverage ­ Supervisor Coverage ­ Supervisor After School/Saturday Detention Supervisor

$40/hr

Conpra, Gertrude Footman, Nehemiah

Homework Club Instructor $34/hr

Nikolidakis, Michael Spring Musical Vocal Director $3,000

Richardson, Trevor Assistant (Freshman) Boys Basketball Coach *Prorated 01/11/16

$5,981*

Turowski, Pamela Spring Musical Instrumental Director $3,000

West (*****per negotiated agreement)

Name Extra­Curricular Rate

Basham, Chad Greeby, Rachel Holbrook, Henry Napolitano, Molly Tarantini, Mary Urian, Marissa

Extra Block Semester 2 per diem

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Breisacher, Jennifer Fenton, Eva Gill, Karen Napolitano, Molly

Auxiliary Personnel *****

Burlage, Bridget Callaghan, Colleen Conyer, Robert D’Antonio, Maureen Derickson, Martha Duong­Jackson, Nancy Foster, Alexas Hannon, Lia Kenney, Edward Kling, Lois Mohan, Mary Beth Paliotta Nevadomski, Kerry Quick, Rachelle Rista, Jessica Ruder, Laura Saiia, Jessica Steer, Natola Storm, John Williams, Natalie

Class of 2016 Graduation Requirements Portfolio

per diem

Burlage, Bridget Jenkins, Monique Peel, Richard Rista, Jessica Ruder, Laura Saiia, Jessica Sommers, Kelly Williams, Natalie

ELL Support Services (Extra Block) per diem

D’Antonio, Maureen Jenkins, Monique Purcell, Andrew

Extra Block Push­In Support: Intervention Spring (Math & English) (Funded by NCLB)

per diem

Fitzgerald, Kieshea Gill, Karen

Student Council Advisor *Prorated 02/01/16

$1,890*

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Jenkins, Monique Blended Learning Teacher Espanol en Vivo (Funded by NCLB)

$2,700

Kenney, Edward Extra Block Semester 2 ­ (2 periods/wk) per diem

7. Course: Approvals

Name Position College Credits

DeLitta. Kathleen Secretary American Public Univ. 6

Demree, John Teacher Univ. of Phoenix 3

Latigona, Joseph Teacher Univ. of Cincinnati 3

Willmott, Andrew Acct. Payable Spec. RCBC 9

8. Course: Reimbursements

Name Position College Credits Amount

Gill, Karen Teacher TCNJ 3 $2,084.76

Hartman, Danielle Supervisor Stockton University 5 $3,250

McGuinness, Jacqueline Teacher TCNJ 3 $2,084.76

Steer, Natola Teacher Rowan University 3 $1,197

9. Conferences

Personnel Conference Date Cost (over mileage)

Adams, Cynthia Sbraga, Jesmary

SkillsUSA Workshop, Woodbridge 02/08/16 none

Fawcett, Thomas Sitchler, David

Camden Co. College High School Inst. Workshop, Blackwood

02/26/16 none

Geltch, Laura NSPRA Conference, Chicago, IL 07/16­20/16

$715 (travel, meals & lodging)

Grobelny, Barbara NJAHPERD Annual Conv, Long Branch 02/23/16 $190

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Jaworski, Leonard Ward, Terence

Skills USA State Advisor’s Meeting, Somerset

02/17/16 none

Nikolidakis, Michael NJMEA State Conf, East Brunswick 02/18­19 none

Richardson, Trevor NFHS Coaching Fundamentals Course*; CPR/AED Workshop*, Robbinsville

02/02/16 $75 each*

Saxton, Mark Tisdale, Larry Ward, Terence

Skills Culinary Workshop, Woodbridge 02/08/16 none

Schroeder, Julie Pearson and NJDOE, Monroe Twp. 03/07/16 none

Sitchler, David ATC High School Inst. Workshop, Warminster, PA

03/06/16 none

Steich, Susan Adobe Education Train the Trainer: Creative Cloud, Online

03/01­ 05/10/16

none

Turowski, Pamela NJ Music Ed. Assoc. State Conference, East Brunswick

02/19­20/16

none

10. Volunteers for 2015­2016 School Year

Name Extra­Curricular Volunteer Club Campus

Bodnar, Jason Forline, Beverly

ABIDE: A Bible Interactive Discipleship Experience Medford

11. Sick Day Donation

The Superintendent of Schools recommends the donation/transfer of up to 60 sick days to employee #101797, retroactive, in accordance with the Sick Day Donation procedures.

12. Leaves*Intermittent

Employee Position Type Effective

Rodriguez, Joelle Secretary FMLA Amended 11/19/15 ­ 06/30/16*

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II. PROGRAMS Burlington County Special Services School District/Burlington County Institute of Technology

1. Policies/Regulations (Exhibit #1) (These items are available on the website.) 2nd Reading 3431.1 and 4431.1 Family Leave (Revised) R5111 Admissions (Revised: Rubric) 9150 School Visitors 7440 School Security R8460 General Administrative Investigative Procedures (Revised) R7450.1 General Inventory (BCIT) (Revised) 1st Reading 8500.1 Offer Versus Serve (OVS) R6660 Student Activity SOP

2. Calendar 2016­2017 and 2015­2016 (Exhibit #2) (These items are on the website.)

Recommend approval of the revised BCIT and the BCSSSD School Year Calendar for 2016­2017 and due to inclement weather revised School Year Calendar 2015­2016.

3. Revised SOP (Exhibit #3) (This item is available on the website.)

Revised General Inventory SOP Form

A. Burlington County Special Services School District 1. Guest Speakers

Speaker(s) Speaking to Students Date

Ellen Byrne, Live Creative Brief HS 02/04/16

Mad Science MS 02/24; 03/22; 04/13/16

The Cat in the Hat ES 03/02/16

Resources for Independent Living HS 04/25/16

2. Wheelchair Clinic Proposal and Permission Form (Exhibit #4) 3. CST Protocols and Procedures (Exhibit #5) 4. Approval to Apply for Grant For 2015­2016

Approval to submit application for grant not to exceed $2,500: Small Steps in Speech.

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B. Burlington County Institute of Technology 1. Guest Speakers

Speaker(s) Speaking to Students Date

Certified Veterinary Asst. Checklists­Pongracz, Emily

10th ­11th Vet Tech 02/03;02/24;03/09;03/16;04/06/16

Introduction to FFA­Bond, Myranda 10th ­11th Vet Tech 02/05/16

Urban Teacher Academy, Larry Fieber ECE Jrs Level 3 02/08/16

Boys State/Girls State Interviews 6 Junior Students 02/09/16

Johnson & Wales Univ.­Juana Escobedo Culinary Arts 02/09/16

The Kirsch Project: A Journey Into the Mind­Michael Kirschner

PRIDE 02/12/16

Rutgers University­McCall Brittany Marketing 02/22/16

Dress for Success­ Ross, Kimberly, Demayo, Alisa

Marketing 02/26/16

“The Cat in the Hat” Visit­Portrayer TBD Early Childhood Ed 03/02/16

Pre­K Graduation Ceremony Musical Performances­Christopher Good

Early Childhood Ed, Parents & Staff

06/10/16

2. ABIDE: A Bible Interactive Discipleship Experience

After school and activity period, for the students to form a bible club. Advisors are volunteers.

3. Revised Curriculum *Curricula will be available in the Superintendent’s Conference Room 48 hours prior

to the Board meeting.

Heavy Equipment Diesel Technician Espanol en Vivo (Blended Learning)

4. NJQSAC Statement of Assurance

Approve NJQSAC Statement of Assurance (SOA, in the areas of Instruction and Program, Fiscal Management, Governance, and Personnel and Operations) as reviewed and certified by the Superintendent of Schools.

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III. STUDENT ACTIVITIES Burlington County Special Services School District/Burlington County Institute of Technology

1. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB)

Recommend acceptance of the December monthly Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report of Incidents per Board of Education Policy #5512 and the NJ Anti­Bullying Bill of Rights Act. (Exhibit #6: Report is considered privileged in nature.)

A. Burlington County Special Services School District 1. Suspensions:

BCAS 11 Middle School 0 Elementary 1 PASC 0 High School 5 Lumberton/CA 42

2. Activities

Campus Activity Dates

Lumb Basketball Games ­ 10:30AM, Lumb Gym 01/08,15,21,28/16; 02/5,22/16

ES Chess Club (Wednesdays) 02/03/16­06/15/16

Central Poster Presentation ­ 6­8PM Central Gym 04/20/16

3. Field Trips * alternate dates

Campus To Date Inst. S C

HS Lumberton Campus 02/09,03/08, 04/15/16

Stewart, M. 10 10

HS Basement Bistro, Human Services, Mt. Holly

02/10/16 Cook, T. 4 4

HS Countryside Elementary School, Marlton

02/11/16, 04/14/16

Watson, M. 26 14

HS Laurel Lanes, Maple Shade 02/19/16 Stewart, M. 140 30

MS AMC Movie Theater, Marlton 02/19/16 Fletcher, K. 6 2

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HS Phila Museum of Art, PA 02/24/16 Cavallo, L. 10 4

MS Phila Museum of Art, PA 02/25/16 Cavallo, L. 10 4

HS Lumb Campus, Black History Luncheon

02/25/16 Cook, T. 9 4

HS Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, PA 03/04/16 Schouten, S. 24 7

HS Burlington County St. Patrick’s Parade, Mt. Holly

03/05/16 Cook, T. 22 8

HS Rancocas Nature Center, Westampton

03/18;04/15; 05/13/16

Salmons, L. 20 5

HS Burlington County Animal Shelter, Westampton

03/18;04/22; 05/19/16

Salmons, L. 20 10

HS Basement Bistro, Human Services, Mt. Holly

03/22/16 Cook, T. 14 5

ES Adventure Aquarium, Camden 03/23/16 Wilkins, P. 28 17

HS RCBC, Pemberton 03/23/16 Hogan, E. 10 6

ES Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson 05/18/16 Wilkins, P. 60 12

MS/HS Respite, Laurel Lanes, Mt. Laurel/ Burlington Movie Theatre

03/12/16 Strug, J. 25 6

BCAS Lumberton Campus Pool 04/19/16 Downs, B. 15 2

Lumb Mary Dobbins School (Children’s Home), Mt. Holly

02/04/16 *02/11/16

Herron, J. 12 4

PASC Garden State Discovery Museum Cherry Hill

05/05/16 Flood, M. 12 8

Lumb Y.A.L.E. School, Cherry Hill 02/09/16 *02/16/16

Herron, J. 12 4

Lumb Garfield Academy, Willingboro 02/18/16 *03/03/16

Herron, J. 12 4

Lumb Archway Academy, Atco 02/25/16 *03/10/16

Herron, J. 12 4

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Lumb Harlem Hip Hop Tour, NY 04/08/16 Roberts, K. 15 5

HS Holiday Skating Center, Delanco 04/29/16 Stewart, M. 140 30

MS Funplex, Mt. Laurel 05/05/16 Fletcher, K. 18 8

HS Pitman Broadway Theater, Pitman 05/06/16 Clark, G. 20 16

HS Rancocas Nature Center, Westampton

05/09/16 Jeitner, J. 12 9

HS Lumberton Campus 05/09­13/16 Stewart, M. 10 10

HS National Const. Center, Phila. PA 05/19/16 Schouten, S. 24 7

ES Laurel Lanes, Mt. Laurel 05/20/16 Flood, M. 30 23

HS Regal Cinema, Moorestown 05/25/16 Will, B. 12 6

HS Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton 05/26/16 Hogan, E. 10 6

HS Jenkinson’s Aquarium, Point Pleasant

06/03/16 Jeitner, J. 12 9

HS Dave and Buster’s, Phila., PA 06/08/16 Salmons, L. 30 12

HS Funplex, Mt. Laurel 06/10/16 Stewart, M 150 40

B. Burlington County Institute of Technology

1. Transfers, Withdrawals, Suspensions, Homebound (Exhibit #7)

Medford Westampton a. Transfers in County 7 1 b. Transfers out of County 3 0 c. Dropouts 0 0 d. Transfer to West/Medford Campus 0 0 e. Suspensions 10 11 f. Homebound 7 8

2. Field Trips (*alternate dates)

Students Trip Date Personnel S C

HOSA Camden Co. Tech. School, Berlin

01/30, *02/20/16

Sheehan/ Heston

10 2

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Allied Health Masonic Home, Burlington Various Wood, D. 12 1

Allied Health Care One Evesham,Marlton Various Cutler, K. 11 1

Poetry Out Loud

Rutgers­Camden Center for the Arts, Camden

02/04, *02/11/16

Aman, C. 2 1

Dental Occ. RCBC, Pemberton 02/05/16 Heston, C. 10 1

Marketing Aloft Job Shadowing, Mount Laurel

02/05/16 *02/08­10/16

Hodges, M. 45 3

Ad. Art Contemporary Graphic Solutions, Pennsauken

02/16/16 Steich, S. 13 2

ECET Academy

NWL, Inc., Bordentown 02/29/16 Humphrey, E. 10 1

HOSA Passaic Co. Tech. Inst., Wayne

03/05­06/16 Sheehan/ Heston

20 2

ECET Academy

Rutgers College of Engineering, Piscataway

03/16/16 Humphrey, E. 20 2

Robotics Seneca HS, Tabernacle 03/18­19/16 Morgan, D. 30 3

Robotics Westtown HS, West Chester, PA

04/01­03/16 Morgan, D. 30 3

Vet. Tech Phila Zoo, Phila., PA 04/15/16 Inman, E. 22 2

Vet. FFA Rutgers Univ.­Cook Campus, New Brunswick

04/21/16 Inman, E. 4 1

Vet. Tech Advn. Aquarium, Camden 05/13/16 Inman, E. 21 2

Case of 12 Angry Jurors

“Theatre Night Awards”, Montclair Unv.

05/24/16 Cooney, S. 20 2

School Counseling Office

Riverwinds Community Center, West Deptford

02/11/16 Fitzgerald, K. 60 4

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Overnight Field Trips

Students Trip Dates Personnel S C

DECA DECA State Career Conf, Cherry Hill 02/21­23/16 Hodges, M. 15 2

FCCLA NJ FCCLA State Leadership Conference, Cherry Hill

03/21­23/16 Cross, G. 30 3

3. Activities

Campus Activity Dates

West Discovery Week (transportation provided by BCIT to sending district students)

02/08/16­02/12/16

Med Discovery Week (transportation provided by BCIT to sending district students)

02/08/16­02/12/16

West Wrestling­District. 26 Tournament Regions Tournament

02/19­20/16 02/24,27/16

West NJSIAA Bowling Sectional Tournament: Boys Girls NJTAC Bowling Tournament at Carolier Lanes (New Brunswick) Girls & Boys

02/13­19/16 02/06­17/16 02/03/16

West NJSIAA Basketball Tournament Boys & Girls

02/29/16­03/13/16

West Med

BCSL Boys & Girls Basketball Senior Showcase Games­ HCHS

03/10/16

West Spring Baseball/Softball Schedules see Exhibit #8

Med Vo­Tag Expo/Ceremony 05/26/16

Med Poetry Out Loud ­ school level comp 01/21/16

West Teens for Jeans ­ donation drive 02/01­29/16

Med GSA collect clothes & blankets for homeless 01/23/16­02/29/16

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4. Fundraisers

Fund/Campus Activity Dates

Boy’s Basketball­M Super Bowl Jersey/Dress Down 01/25­28;02/03;02/05/16

Class of 2018­M President’s Day Dress Down Day 02/08­12/16

Class of 2019­M “Fandom” Day 02/16,17,19, 22, 23/16

West FFA Night at McDonalds 02/24; 03/16/16

FCCLA­W Lip Sync Battle #BCIT Edition 04/14/16

West 90’s Throwback Dress Down 04/22/16

FCCLA­W Annual Fashion Show 06/09/16

Students Against Bullying­M

Police Unity Tour 02/29­3/4/16

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IV. BUSINESS/FINANCIAL Burlington County Special Services School District/Burlington County Institute of Technology

1. Tuition Rates 2016­2017

It is recommended a resolution be adopted approving the tuition rates established for the 2016­2017 school year: Burlington County Institute of Technology at the annual rate of $3,248.00 Burlington County Special Services School District:

PROGRAM PER STUDENT

Auditory Impaired­Eastampton $40,000

Auditory Impaired­High School $61,000

Autism $46,854

Behavioral Disabilities $38,854

Cognitive Impairment Severe $42,855

Multiple Disabilities $41,140

Preschool Full Time $37,720

Providing 1:1 Teacher Assistants $37,750

Alternative­Lumberton Campus $29,040

Alternative­Briggs Road High School $19,612

Alternative­Briggs Road Middle School $20,808

*Extended School Year Tuition $3,670

*Extended School Year 1:1 Teacher Assistant $4,900

Out of County Resident Fee $3,150

A. Burlington County Special Services School District

1. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (Report included)

Recommended a resolution be adopted approving the District’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015, conducted by Holman Frenia & Allison, Medford, NJ and a copy of the audit synopsis is available to the public.

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2. Audit Report Recommendation, Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2015 Accept the Recommendation and Corrective Actions Plan for the audit report for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2015.

3. Use of Facilities

Agency/Program Building/Room ­ Campus Date(s)

PASC PTO/Wandering & Elopement Media Center ­ Central 02/09/16 ­ 7:30­9:30

4. Westampton Phase III Reroofing Bid Award

Recommend that Westampton Phase III Reroofing Bid be awarded to the apparent low bidder as listed below:

Patriot Roofing ­ Base Bid $2,719,469.00 Patriot Roofing ­ Alternate No. 1 ­ $10,469.00 Patriot Roofing ­ Total of Base Bid & Alternate No 1 ­ $2,729,938.00

B. Burlington County Institute of Technology

1. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (Report included)

Recommend a resolution be adopted approving the District’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015, conducted by Holman Frenia & Allison, Medford, NJ and a copy of the audit synopsis is available to the public.

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2. Audit Report Recommendation, Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2015 Accept the Recommendation and Corrective Actions Plan for the audit report for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2015.

3. Contracted Professional Services

Name Discipline Cost/Service

Brain Behavior Bridge Dr. Sarah Allen

Neuropsychologist $2,500 in school observation and an IEP meeting.

4. Change Order GC­04 for BCIT Medford ­ Classroom Conversion

It is recommended a resolution be adopted authorizing a change order in the amount of $1,817.10, representing a contract increase to install (5) five door closers.

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V. ENTERPRISE

A. Burlington County Special Services School District: ESU

1. Professional Services Agreements 2015­2016 School Year

District Type

Princeton Public Schools Professional Services Agreement

2. Employment: Full Time (Prorated)

Name Position Salary Effective

Staaf, Susan Speech Therapist MA Step 10 $69,238 02/01/16

Weist, Lisa Speech Therapist MA Step 6 $63,378 02/01/16

3. Status Change, (Prorated)

Name Position From To Effective

Gardiner, Kelly Teacher of the Deaf Part­Time MA Step 1 $57,365 02/01/16

4. Mentorship

Employee University Program Mentor Dates

Welch, Caroline Temple Doctorate, OT Mary Jean Kneringer 02/01­05/04/16

B. Burlington County Institute of Technology: Adult Education

1. Employment (pending new hire requirements)

Name Position Date Hourly

Olsen, Joseph Diesel Technology Instructor 02/01/2016 $34

2. Guest Speakers *alternate date

Guest Speaker Speaking to Students Date

What you Need to Know­ Dr. Elizabeth Kawacki/Dana Danagrad

Vet Asst. II 02/01/16, *02/08/16

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3. Field Trips

Students Trip Date(s) Personnel

Dental Assisting RCBC, Pemberton 02/05/16 Heston, C.; Heller, G.

Cosmetology Attitudes Salon, Mt. Laurel; The Edge Salon & Spa, Moorestown; Tranquility Salon, Hainesport

05/25/16 Gardener, M.; McGinty, D.

4. Recommend approval of the following affiliations between BCIT Adult Education

Dental Assisting students and: Lyons Family Dentistry South Jersey Prosthodontic Associates

5. Reappointments, Hourly Instructor at $34/hr, 2015­2016 School Year

Name Position

Galindo, Anthony Welding Instructor

Porrazza, Anthony CDL/Driving School Instructor

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