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Milltown Public Schools

Milltown, NJ 08850

COMBINED SESSION MEETING AGENDA

Date: Monday, August 28, 2017

Time: 7:00PM

Location: Joyce Kilmer– Media Center

I. CONVENE MEETING – PUBLIC PORTION

A. Meeting Convened in Media Center – Time:

B. Flag Salute

C. Read: Open Public Meeting Act Notice

D. Read: Mission Statement:

The Milltown School District, in collaboration with family and community, is committed to academic

excellence for all students. We aspire to develop confident, lifelong learners who will succeed in a

diverse and changing world.

We pledge equal access to a learning environment for all students and employees that supports diversity

and equality regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or

disability.

E. Roll Call of Board Members:

Roll Call – Board Members:

JoAnne Demetrio, Christa Hannon, James Lloyd, Dawn Milburn, Carl Schneider, Jennifer Spisso,

Carolyn Viola, Trina Mehr-V.P., Bill Petscavage-Pres.

Others Present:

Dr. Stephanie Brown-Supt., Ms. Norma Tursi-BA

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion By: Seconded By:

Minutes – Roll Call:



Carried by a roll call vote of Yes, No, Abstentions

III. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

A. SBA’s Report

Summer projects

NJ School Boards Association October Workshop

B. Superintendent’s Report

Title III consortium

Parkview parent drop-off loop

Chronic Absenteeism

July 17, 2017 Combined Session

Agenda – Milltown Board of Education Combined Session Meeting – August 28, 2017

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IV. A. Committee Chairpersons’ Reports:

Curriculum and Instruction

Dawn Milburn, Chairperson

Finance and Facilities

Jim Lloyd, Chairperson

Grants & HIB


Negotiations

Carl Schneider, Chairperson

Personnel and Management

JoAnne Demetrio, Chairperson

Public/Professional Relations & Strategic Planning

Trina Mehr, Chairperson

Technology

Carolyn Viola, Chairperson

Bi-District

Bill Petscavage, Chairperson

B. Liaison Reports:

Legislation: Jim Lloyd

Mayor and Town Council: Christa Hannon

Educational Services Commission of NJ: Bill Petscavage

Milltown Education Foundation: Carolyn Viola

Milltown Parent/Teacher Association: JoAnne Demetrio

National, NJ, and Middlesex County School Boards Associations: Jennifer Spisso

Spotswood Public Schools’ Board of Education: Dawn Milburn


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V. FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION – Specific to Pending Motions.

Citizen’s Name:

Citizen’s Address:

Citizen’s Comments:

Citizen’s Name:



VI. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS:

The resolutions and motions, which follow, have been reviewed and recommended by the Superintendent of

Schools, for approval by the Milltown Board of Education.

A. Curriculum and Instruction


Chairperson’s Statement: “Recommend the Motions and Resolutions as outlined in Curriculum and

Instruction, Numbers 1 through 3 ”


Discussion

1. …Approve the following Curriculum Guides and Instructional Texts for the 2017-2018 school year:

A. Curriculum Guides

Subject Grade BOE

Approval Standards

2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020

MATHEMATICS

K-5 1/23/17 NJSLS 2016

K-3 R

4-5 A1

K-3 R

4-5 A1 I

6-8 1/23/17 NJSLS 2016 A1 A1 I

LANGUAGE ARTS K-5

6-8 6/9/15 NJSLS 2016 A1 I I

SCIENCE

K-5 1/23/17 NJSLS 2016 I E R

6-8 1/23/17 NJSLS 2016 E R AI

SOCIAL STUDIES K-8 8/31/15 NJSLS 2014 E R AI

TECHNOLOGY K-8 8/31/15 NJSLS 2014 E R AI


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ART K-8 6/9/15 NJSLS 2014 E R AI

MUSIC K-8 8/31/15 NJSLS 2014 E R AI

PHYSICAL EDUCATION K-8 8/31/15 NJSLS 2014 E R AI

WORLD LANGUAGE K-8

9/21/15 NJSLS 2014 E R AI

21st CENTURY SKILLS

8 9/21/15 NJSLS 2014 E R AI

GIFTED & TALENTED 1-8 9/19/16 NJSLS 2014 AI I E

PRESCHOOL PreK 1/4/16 NJSLS 2014 I I E

SPEECH K-8 3/12/13 CCSS 2011 R AI I

ESL K-8 6/4/13

CCSS 2011

WIDA 2007 R AI I

LIBRARY MEDIA K-8 6/4/13

CCSS 2011

AASL 2007 I AI I

A=Board Approval I=Implement E = Evaluate R=Revise

B. Instructional Texts and Materials

Subject

Gr.

Publisher

Date

Series Title/Description

Art

1-6

K-6

8

7-8

Davis

Davis

Davis

Davis

1998

1985

1988

1994

Adventures in Art

Discover Art (Teachers reference)

Discovering Art History

Images & Ideas

Career Readiness

Elective Course

7-8

7-8

G-W Publishing

Hobsons

2014

2014

Discovering Careers

Naviance

Enrichment

K-3

1-2

Pieces of Learning

Evan-Moor

1997

2001

Primary Education Thinking Skills (P.E.T.S.)

Hands-On Thinking Activities

Gifted & Talented

4

5

6

7-8

DaleSeymour

Dandy Lion

Good Apple

Prentice Hall

1989

1992

1988

1994

Thinker’s Toolbox

The Great Chocolate Caper

Every Day Law for Young Citizens

Bronze (Gr 7) Silver (Gr 8)

Health & Family Life

Supplemental

4-8

5

5

6

7

7

7

MacMillan/McGraw Hill

Glencoe McGraw Hill

Meeks Heit Publishing

McGraw Hill

McGraw Hill

Glencoe McGraw Hill

Holt, Rinehart & Winston

2002

1994

2000

1999

1999

1994

2007

Totally Awesome Health

Your Body Book

Your Body Book

Health

Health

Health – a Guide to Wellness

Human Body Systems & Health

Language Arts

Supplemental

K-5

6-8

PreK-1

2-3

K-3

3

4-5

Houghton Mifflin

Pearson

Edmentum

Heinemann

Handwriting Without Tears

Vocabulary-Spelling City

Sadlier

2014

2010

2014

2011

2014

2014

2008

Journeys

Prentice Hall Literacy

Reading Eggs

Leveled Literacy Intervention

Handwriting Without Tears

Spelling City

Grammar Workshop


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6-8

6-8

6-8

6

6-8

7-8

4

K-3

1-8

1-5

7-8

4-8

1-3

4-8

K-8

Sadlier

Zaner-Bloser

Steck-Vaughn

Benchmark Education

Triumph Learning

Scholastic Education

Time for Kids

Edmark

Flocabulary

IXL

MyON

Scholastic

Wilson

Wilson Language Training Corp

Houghton Mifflin

Pro-Ed

2012

2008

2008

2012

2014

2014

2014

1992

2017

2017

2017

1996

2002

2001

Vocabulary Workshop

Strategies for Writers

Strategies for Success in Writing

Benchmark Writers Workshop

BuckleDown CCSS

Junior Scholastic, SCOPE magazine

Time for Kids

Edmark Reading Program

Flocabulary

IXL Learning

MyON

Scholastic Scope Literature

Wilson-Just Words

Wilson Reading System

Fundations by Wilson

Houghton Mifflin English

Reading Milestones

Mathematics

Supplemental

K-5

6 7 +6 Hon

8

6 Hon

7 Hon

8 Hon

8 Hon

8 Hon

3-8

6 Hon

7

3-5

4

Pearson/Scott Foresman

Holt, McDougal

Holt, McDougal

Houghton-Mifflin

Holt, McDougal

Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

Peoples Education

Peoples Education

Pearson

Holt, McDougal

ALEKS

Houghton-Mifflin

2012

2012

2012

2012

2012

2014

2014

2014

2014

2014

2015

2008

2014

2014

enVision Math Common Core

Holt Mathematics Common Core

Holt Mathematics Common Core

Algebra 1 Common Core

Holt Mathematics Common Core gr. 6 and 7

Glencoe Math Accelerated 7

Glencoe Algebra I

Math Accelerated Interactive Study Guide

Algebra I

Measuring Up CCSS

Realize Digits

Holt PreAlgebra

QuickTables

On-Core Mathematics

Music – General PK-1

2-6

7-8

Silver Burdett/Pearson /Scott

Foresman

Silver Burdett & Ginn

Silver Burdett

2005

1998

1988

Making Music

Music Connection

World of Music

Music – Instrumental 4-8 Kjos 1991 Standard of Excellence Instrumental Books

Physical Education K-3 Great Activities 1994 The Best of Great Activities

Science K-5

6-8

Pearson

Pearson

2008

2011

Scott Foresman Science

Interactive Science

Social Studies

K

1

2

3

3

4

5

6

6

7

8

8

Silver Burdett Ginn

Nystrom

Nystrom

Nystrom

Houghton Mifflin

Scott Foresman

Scott Foresman

Glencoe/McGraw Hill

Nystrom

Glencoe/McGraw Hill

Glencoe/McGraw Hill

Glencoe/McGraw Hill

1996

2005

2005

2005

2012

2011

2008

2008

2009

2009

2010

2010

Kindergarten Place

Neighborhoods Near & Far: Block Buddy Atlas

Communities Here and There: Nystronaut Atlas

People & Places Everywhere: Map Champ Atlas

Our Communities

New Jersey

The United States: Gold Edition

Journey Across Time: The Early Ages

Mapping World History

The American Journey: The Early Years

Civics Today- Citizenship Economics and You

Exploring Our World

Technology 5-8

5-8

Glencoe/McGraw Hill

Glencoe/McGraw Hill

2009

2009

MS Office 2007

MS Power Point 2007

World Languages

8

7

6

5

4

K-3

Holt-McDougal

Holt-McDougal

Cambridge University Press

Pearson

Pearson

Wright Group/McGraw-Hill

2013

2013

2016

2014

2014

2005

Avancemos 1B

Avancemos 1A

Mundo Real

Realidades 1B

Realidades 1A

Viva el español


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Study Skills

Elective Courses

6

7/8

7/8

7/8

Grand Lighthouse Pub.

Channing Bete

Channing Bete

Channing Bete

2006

20112

011

2011

SOAR Study Skills

Effective Note Taking Skills

Studying for Success

What’s Up Study Skills

STEM

Elective Course

8 Pitsco 2015 Middle School STEM Modules

2. …Approve loan of and access to textbooks and other curriculum related to Christopher and Giselle Velez –

Grade 4 and Florisel Velez – Grade 6 per MBOE Policy 6174 for the 2017-18 school year.

3. …Be it resolved that the Milltown Board of Education, through contract with the Educational Services

Commission of NJ, authorizes the administrative personnel of the Commission to conference, discuss and

solicit input in the development of the nursing services contract document for the 2017-2018 school year

which provides nursing services to the following nonpublic school located in the Milltown School District:

a) Good Day Pre-School and Kindergarten

Nursing services to be provided first by assignment of a licensed nurse and the purchase of supplies and

equipment necessary to implement the law and code – N.J.A.C. 6:29-8 includes:

1. Assistance with medical examinations, including dental screening.

2. Audiometric screening.

3. Maintenance of student health records, including immunizations.

4. Scoliosis screening.

5. Adopt written policies and procedures extending the emergency care provided to the public school

students to those students who are enrolled full time in the nonpublic school who are injured or

become ill at school or during participation on a school team or squad.

President’s Statement: “Move to accept the Motions and Resolutions as outlined in Curriculum and

Instruction, Numbers through .”

Curriculum and Instruction – Roll Call:




B. Finance and Facilities

Jim Lloyd, Chairperson

Chairperson’s Statement: “Recommend the Motions and Resolutions as outlined in Finance and

Facilities, Numbers 1 through 13 ”


Discussion


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1. ...Approve the following travel requests for Board members and staff in accordance with State Office of

Management and Budget (OMB) Travel Circular:

2. …Approve the payment of the items on the Accounts Payable Bill List dated August 28, 2017.

3. …Approve the Payroll Bill Lists dated July 30, August 15, and August 30, 2017.

4. …Approve transfers.

5. …Approve the acceptance of Board Secretary’s and Treasurer’s reports for June 30, 2017.

6. …Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)3, I, Norma Tursi, Business Administrator, certify that as of June 30, 2017 no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the district Board of Education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.1 and 18A:22-8.2, and N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a).

7. …Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)4, we certify that as of June 30, 2017, after review of the Secretary’s monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of our knowledge, no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11 (b) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

8. …Approve jointure agreement with North Brunswick Board of Education to provide transportation for students attending the East Brunswick Vocational School for the 2017-2018 school year, total cost $23,370.

9. …Approve the following agencies for substitute nursing services for the school year 2017-2018.

a. Ready Nurse

b. Horizon

c. Delta T

10. …Approve a transfer of an out-of-district placement and related services for student number # 23 from Nu View Academy to CPC High Point School for the 2017-2018 school year in compliance with each child’s IEP. The cost of tuition and related services is $64,710. Please Note: All Tuition costs are approximate.

11. …Approve donations to various Spotswood High School programs for school year 2017-2018 for approximately $2,500.

12. ...Approve a The New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired to provide services for student # 1. Services will be September 2017 - June 2018, a total of $1,900.

13. …Pursuant to the official action taken at the Board of Education of Milltown, (hereinafter referred to as the “Board”), with offices located at 21 West Church Street, in the County of Middlesex, held on August 28,

Name Event Location/Date Projected Travel Expenses

a) J. Citro Basic Guide to Intervention &

Referral Services

Monroe, NJ

10/4/17

Approx. 20 Mi., $149/Fee

b) M. Eckert

c) L. Kraus

Developing & Using Models to

Represent Natural Phenomena

Branchburg, NJ

11/15/17

Approx. 50 Mi.; $125/Fee

d) K. Conger NJ American Academy of

Pediatrics School Health

Conference

Somerset, NJ

10/18/17

Approx. 20 Mi.; $175/Fee


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2017, the Board agrees that the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (hereinafter referred to as

the “Commission”), with offices at 1660 Stelton Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854, provide Nonpublic Security

Aid Program, pursuant to the requirements of the New Jersey Nonpublic Security Aid Program, on behalf of

the Board. The services shall be limited to those permitted under the law and pertinent regulations.

The terms of this Agreement shall be in effect from August 29, 2017 until June 30, 2020. The Board may

withdraw from participation with the Commission by providing written notice to the Commission by

December 31 of any year for withdraw effective June 30 of the ensuing year.

The Board agrees to pay the Commission the full amount of State Aid in support of the New Jersey

Nonpublic Security Aid Program. The following payment schedule is hereby agreed to: 100% of State Aid

plus a 6% administrative fee by September 30 of each fiscal year. No other funding is due the Commission

in order to operate this program. In the event the Board fails to remit the funds according to the schedule

indicated above, the Commission retains the right to suspend service under this contract.

The parties agree that in the event the Board shall no longer be eligible for funding pursuant to the New

Jersey Nonpublic Security Aid Program, or such funding shall terminate, either party may terminate this

agreement on five days prior written notice.

President’s Statement: “Move to accept the Motions and Resolutions as outlined in Finance and

Facilities, Numbers through .”

Finance and Facilities – Roll Call:




C. Personnel and Management

JoAnne Demetrio, Chairperson

Chairperson’s Statement: “Recommend the Motions and Resolutions as outlined in Personnel and

Management, Numbers 1 through 22 ”


Discussion

1. …Approve the appointment of the following persons as coaches, advisors, club facilitators, etc. for stipend

positions over and above contract salary for the 2017-2018 school year as indicated below. Stipends to be

paid in accordance with the 2015-2018 Negotiated Agreement; Schedule “B” Extra-Curricular Activities

and Schedule “C” Activity Guide.

Anti-Bullying Advisor (1 person/school) $45/hr.; as needed basis D. CalvanoArt Show – JK (1) $65/event M. RademacherArt Show – PV (1) $65/event R. SobotaAthletic Director (1) – JK $6,000 J. Barton


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Athletics: Baseball (Boys’) Coach (1) – JK $2,147 Baseball (Boys’) Tryouts (2/event) – JK $55 each/event Baseball (Boys’) Chaperone (1/game) – JK $55/game

Basketball (Boys’) Coach (1) – JK $2,572 Basketball (Boys’) Time Keeper (1/home game) - JK $65/game Basketball (Boys’) Tryouts (2/event) – JK $55 each/event Basketball (Boys’) Chaperone (1/game) – JK $55/game

Basketball (Girls’) Coach (1) – JK $2,572 Basketball (Girls’) Time Keeper (1/home game) - JK $65/game Basketball (Girls’) Tryouts (2/event) – JK $55 each/event Basketball (Girls’) Chaperone (1/game) – JK $55/game

Cheerleading Coach (1 – can be split) – JK $2,147 Cheerleading Tryout Judges (2/event) – JK $55 each/event

Soccer (Boys’) Tryouts (2/event) – JK $55 each/event Soccer (Boys’) Chaperone (1/game) – JK $55/game

Soccer (Girls’) Tryouts (2/event) – JK $55 each/event Soccer (Girls’) Chaperone (1/game) – JK $55/game

Softball (Girls’) Coach (1) – JK $2,147 Softball (Girls’) Tryouts (2/event) – JK $55 each/event Softball (Girls’) Chaperone (1/game) – JK $55/game

W. ZahorchakM. Rademacher, R. WrateD. Pepe, M. Bukoskey, W. Griffin, K. Yackanin

B. DeFalcoR. WrateW. Zahorchak, M. RademacherD. Pepe, L. Thompson, M. Bukoskey,W. Griffin, P. Lawless, K. Yackanin

R. SnookA. HellerichW. Zahorchak, M. RademacherD. Pepe, L. Thompson, A. Hellerich,M. Bukoskey, P. Lawless, W. Griffin,K. Yackanin

M. Jackson, D. McCarthyJ. Smith, W. Griffin, N. Agugliaro

W. Zahorchak, P. Lawless, M. RademacherD. Pepe, L. Thompson, M. Bukoskey,P. Lawless, W. Griffin, K. Yackanin

W. Zahorchak, P. Lawless, M. RademacherD. Pepe, L. Thompson, M. Bukoskey,P. Lawless, W. Griffin, K. Yackanin

M. RademacherW. Zahorchak, R. WrateD. Pepe, A. Hellerich, B. Bukoskey, K. Yackanin

Before and After School Small Group Instruction (Planned Instruction) Language Arts After School RtI (5) $45/hr.

o Grades 1 – 5 3x/wk. Math After School RtI (5) $45/hr.

o Grades 1 – 5 3x/wk. Language Arts Extended Day (2) $45/hr.

o Grades 4 – 8 2x/wk. Math Extended Day (2) – JK $45/hr.

o Grades 4 – 8 2x/wk. Band Rehearsal (1) – JK $45/hr. 5 sessions/week Student to Student Afterschool Program (1) – PV $45/hr.

2 days/wk.; not to exceed 20 wks. January thru May

All appropriate grade level teachers




L. HengeliA. Peterson

Before and After School Tutoring (Non-planned Instruction) 1/grade level – position can be split

Language Arts Tutoring – JK $33/hr.o Grades 5 – 8 4x/wk.

Math Tutoring - JK $33/hr.o Grades 5 – 8 4x/wk.

H. Vitale, L. Beniaminson, L. Schultes

D. Calvano, K. McCarthy, S. McGowan,M. Jackson

Bilingual Meeting Translator $28/hr.; not to exceed 10 hrs. R. MetzCareer Day Coordinator (1) – JK $850 L. KrausCareer Day Assistant (1) – JK $450 S. BottiglieriCentral Detention (1) – JK 2x/week as needed $24/hr. M. Eckert, J. BartonChairperson: Department Chairperson (4) $936/person

6-8 Social Studies 6-8 Science 6-8 Math

L. ImparatoM. EckertS. McGowan


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6-8 Language Arts H. Vitale

Chairperson: Grade Level Chairperson ( 6) $468/person

Pre/Kdg 1st 2nd

3rd 4th 5th

Pre/Kdg. - I. Molnar 1st – N. Fricke 2nd – K. Hunt 3rd – A. Klinger 4th – J. Maiorano 5th – A. Brunner

Chairperson: Professional Development Chairperson (1 person/school) $936/each

JK – J. Maiorano PV – A. Klinger

Chairperson: Special Education (1/school) $936 PV – M. Sansone/M. DeStefano JK – M. Chasan

Clubs: Art Club (1) – JK 2 sessions for 6 wks (1 hr./session)

$65/session Art Club (1) – PV 3 sessions for 4 wks (1 hr./session)

$65/session Chess Club Advisor (1) – JK $24/hr. Choral Rehearsal Club (1) – JK $24/hr. Homework Club (1 person/school) $24/hr.

Library/Media Morning Club (1-position can be split) – JK 5x/wk. $24/hr.

Makerspace Club (1) – JK @ $24/hr. (1 hr/session) [20 hours] 3D Design & Printing Club (1) – JK $24/hr. (40 hrs.) STEM Club (1) – JK $24/hr (1 hr/session) Yoga Club Advisor (1/PV, 1/JK) $24/hr.

M. Rademacher R. Sobota W. Zahorchak J. Pinnella JK - M. Eckert, L. Imparato, W. Zahorchak, N. Agugliaro PV – A. Klinger, L. Thompson M. Eckert, L. Imparato, B. Wright L. Kraus J. Moskovich M. Eckert PV - N. Fricke JK – M. Scarduffa

Concerts (Night) $290/each: Band (1) Choral (1)

L. Hengeli J. Pinnella

Drop Off Loop (1 +Sub) – PV $11/day L. Napp Early AM Outside Duty (1-can be split) – JK $33 (7:55AM-8:25AM) C. Mooney, M. Eckert Early AM Parking Lot Duty (1-can be split) – JK $33 (7:45AM-8:25AM) W. Griffin 8th Grade Banquet Chaperones (4) $78 each/event D. Pepe, W. Zahorchak, G. Jozefowicz,

P. Lawless, K. Yackanin 8th Grade Camp Mason Luggage Check-In (1) $24/hr. W. Zahorchak, L. Kraus 8th Grade Camp Mason Overnight Chaperones (4) 2 nights/3 days – $558 each

W. Zahorchak, L. Kraus, M. Rademacher, L. Schultes

8th Grade Promotion Chaperones (4) – JK $78/event D. Calvano, D. Pepe, W. Zahorchak, R. Metz, K. Yackanin

8th Grade Spotswood Mixer Events (4) – JK $78/event D. Pepe, W. Zahorchak, G. Jozefowicz, A. Hellerich

Family Literacy (2) – JK $130/person per session - 5 sessions Grade 4 M. Boylston, J. Maiorano Family Math Stars (2) – JK $130/person per session - 5 sessions K. McCarthy, S. McGowan Family Science – Gr 3 (2) - PV $130/person per session 5 sessions – 2x/year

P. Lawless, L. Johnson

Family Science – Gr 1-2 (2) – PV $130/person per session 5 sessions – 1x/year

P. Lawless, L. Johnson

Green Team Chairperson (1) - $936 L. Kraus School Green Club Advisor (1 person/school) $850/person JK – M. Eckert / PV – B. Wright School Green Club Assistant (1/JK; 2/PV) $24/hr., not to exceed 20 hrs. JK – L. Kraus / PV – P. McSherry, M. Sansone Haunted River Walk Assistant (1) – JK $450 S. Bottiglieri I&RS Committee Members (2) – JK $1,520 L. Imparato, K. McCarthy Knight Life Publications (1) – JK [3 publications] $850 J. Smith Library Committee (1 person/school + school librarian) Quarterly meetings

$39/hr – 1 hr/person per meeting JK – H. Vitale PV – B. Wright


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MS Advisor–Curriculum Revisions Gr6-8 (1) $39/hr.; not to exceed 5 hrs. L. Kraus Musical Play Director (1) – JK $2,775 G. Garlatti Music Concert Chaperones (2/performance)

JK 2x/year $78 each/event

PV 2x/year $78 each/event

JK – L. Imparato, G. Jozefowicz, A. Hellerich, P. Lawless, M. Boylston, K. Yackanin PV – P. Lawless, K. Yackanin

NJHS Advisor (1) – JK $850 L. Schultes Phonics First (2) – PV 2x – 12 wk sessions, 3x/wk $45/hr. P. Lawless, L. Johnson Play Audition Tryout Judges (2) – JK $55 each/event P. Lawless, N. Agugliaro Play Chaperones (2/performance) – JK $78 each/event L. Imparato, G. Jozefowicz, A. Hellerich,

P. McSherry, P. Lawless, K. Yackanin Public Library Liaison – board meeting (1) $45/meeting B. Wright Science Fair Coordinator (1) – JK $850 M. Eckert Science Fair Assistant (2) – JK $450 L. Kraus, S. Bottiglieri Science Fair Chaperones (2) – JK $65/event I. Imparato, G. Jozefowicz, K. Yackanin ScIP & DEAC Chairperson (1) $1,404 J. Maiorano ScIP Team (4: 2/PV – 2/JK) $936/team member [Up to 4 trainings] PV – A. Klinger, P. Lawless

JK – D. Calvano, J. Maiorano School Store (1) – JK $850 J. Moskovich Student Council Advisor (1) – JK $1,400 L. Beniaminson Student Council Assistant (1) – JK $450 L. Kraus Student Leadership Corps Club Advisor (1) - $520 (up to 20 hrs.) (paid through Milltown Alliance)

K. Murray

Variety Show Coordinator (1) – JK $1,400 I. Ostrov Variety Show Assistant (1) – JK $975 M. Rademacher Variety Show Chaperones (3-4) – JK $78 each/event G. Jozefowicz, S. Bottiglieri, P. Lawless,

K. Yackanin Yearbook Advisor (1) – JK $2,050 K. Yackanin

2. …Approve adjustment to the previously approved Motion C3-8th

Grade Advisor to $500 on 4/24/17

according to Negotiated Agreement Schedule “B”.

3. …Approve all district staff to serve in a substitute capacity for all stipend positions upon prior approval by

the principal.

4. …Approve all 2017-2018 staff members as professional development facilitators for training during in-

service days. Milltown Monday meetings, and other similarly scheduled sessions. Compensation according

to the Negotiated Agreement to prepare and present workshops.

5. …Approve all 2017-2018 teachers and other staff members for administratively pre-approved meetings and

other sessions beyond their contracted day for the 2017-2018 school year. Compensation according to the

2015-2018 Negotiated Agreement at the in-service rate of $28/hr.

6. …Approve all newly hired certified staff for the 2017-2018 school year for professional development

regarding the Danielson teacher evaluation model through Frontline video training. Compensation

according to the 2015-2018 Negotiated Agreement at the in-service rate of $28/hr., not to exceed 16 hours.

7. …Approve the voluntary donation to a “leave bank” by District staff, for staff members in need of sick

leave days and/or personnel days pre-approved by the CSA for the 2017-2018 school year.

8. ...Approve up to 20 staff members for approximately 6 hours of training for CPR/AED certification.

Compensation for certificated staff according to the Negotiated Agreement at the $28/hr. in-service rate, all

other staff members at their hourly rate.


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9. …Approve the following staff members for the 2017-2018 Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS)

Teams.

a) Joyce Kilmer: Middle school language arts teacher, middle school math teacher, basic skills teacher,

child study team member, administrator, and referring classroom teacher

b) Parkview: all grade level homeroom teachers, grade level basic skills teacher or interventionist,

child study team member, administrator

10. …Approve an Instructional Aide/Paraprofessional to provide support for students during school events, as

per their IEPs according to the Negotiated Agreement to chaperone events.

Variety Show – approx. 7 days ($78/event)

8th Grade Banquet – approx. 1 event ($78/event)

JK school play – approx. 6 days ($78/event)

Haunted River Walk – approx. 3 days ($65/event)

11. …Approve the 2017-2018 Superintendent merit goals upon approval by the Executive County

Superintendent.

Goal 1: Inclusion: Quantitative

Goal 2: Professional Growth: Quantitative

Goal 3: Green Team: Quantitative

Goal 4: Community Relations: Qualitative

Goal 5: Peer Coaching: Qualitative

12. …Approve the 2017-2018 district goals.

Goal 1: Student Achievement

Provide PARCC data analysis to assess progress and uncover trends.

Goal 2: Inclusion

To provide the least restrictive educational environment for all learners

Goal 3: Personnel

Provide data and insight to inform proposals and decisions

Goal 4: Technology

Provide professional development to support staff proficiency in technology integration

13. …Approve the per diem rates for district substitutes as follows: (Current employees acting in a substitute

capacity will be paid at their rate.)

a) Certified Administrator $300/day

b) Certified Teacher $90/day

c) County Certified Teacher $90/day

d) Nurses $130/day

e) Custodial $11.00/hour without boiler license

$12.00/hour with boiler license

f) Lunch Aides $10.00/hour

g) Secretarial $11.00/hour

14. …Approve the following and previously approved individuals to serve in a substitute capacity for positions

of Custodian, Lunch/Playground Aide, Nurse, Principal or Secretary:

a) Joan Harris - Principal


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15. …Approve the following staff members as mentors. Mentor stipend will be paid according to the district

procedure.

a. Amy Klinger mentoring Jordyn Mueller

b. Jaclyn Citro mentoring Amber Scordato

16. …Approve medical leave requests from the following staff members:

a) Dawn Calvano, MS Math Teacher, effective 9/5/17 through approximately 9/20/17

b) Ellen Wodeshick, Aide/Para, effective 9/5/17 through approximately 9/25/17

17. …Approve summer hours for the following staff for the period of July 2017 through August 2017

a) Kathy Sosnowski – per diem rate – max. 14 days

18. …Accept resignations from the following staff members.

a) Shannon Cicero, ESL Teacher effective 9/1/17

b) Jaclyn Cameron, LDT-C effective 9/1/17

c) JoAnne Malta, Middle School Math Teacher effective 8/25/17

d) Debra Naylor, Lunch Aide effective 6/19/17

19. …Approve the following policy for 1st reading. Second reading and adoption expected 9/18/17.

a) Policy 6145.1/6145.2 Intramural Competition; Interscholastic Competition

20. …Approve the following policy for adoption.

a) Policy 3542.2 Outstanding Food Service Charges

21. …Approve the Non-Affiliated Staff Handbook for the 2017-2018 school year.

22. …Approve the hiring of the following for the 2017-2018 school year:

Name Position Year or Step Effective Date

Astroff, Marion Instructional Aide/Para 1 9/1/2017

Nogueira, Patricia Lunch/Playground Aide 1 9/1/2017

Scordato, Amber* ESL Teacher BA-F 9/1/2017

Williams, Laura Lunch/Playground Aide 1 9/1/2017 *Pending CHR approval.

23. …Approve the following college students to complete required observation hours.

a) Nicole Gural - cooperating teachers: Ilona Molnar, Tracy Hanzes, and Katherine Hunt

b) Alyssa Remantas – cooperating teacher: Jennifer Topham

24. …Approve the following student teacher and assignment:

a) Alexandra Caravella, Monmouth University student –

cooperating teacher Leslie Thompson, 3rd

Grade Teacher

President’s Statement: “Move to accept the Motions and Resolutions as outlined in Personnel and

Management, Numbers through .”

Personnel and Management – Roll Call:





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D. Public Relations

Trina Mehr, Chairperson

NO MOTIONS AT THIS TIME

VII. SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION - GENERAL

Citizen’s Name:



Citizen’s Name:



VIII. WRAP UP TOPICS

IX. ADJOURNMENT

Moved By: ___________ Seconded By: ___________ Time: ___________

Respectfully submitted,

Dr. Stephanie Brown

Superintendent of Schools

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