We are Partners Responsible Outstanding United Dedicated

Patricia T. Doloughty, ED.D.

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

(609) 387-5870 FAX (609) 386-6971

TO: Members of the City of Burlington Board of Education

FROM: Patricia T. Doloughty, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

RE: Agenda – April 8, 2019

DATE: April 5, 2019

5:30 PM Board Work Session

7:00 PM Board of Education Meeting

WWIS Large Group Instruction Room

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

Jennifer Montone, President

Nicole Gaspard Tovar, Vice President Holly MacDonald

Maxcine Borden-Hendricks Crystal Mettrock

William Kamps VACANT

Jessica Keefe Ernest Turner

Jen Schuck, Edgewater Park Representative

Dr. Patricia T. Doloughty, Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Raymond W. Coxe, Board Secretary/Business Administrator

Comegno Law Group, Attorneys-At-Law

SUNSHINE STATEMENT

In accordance with the State’s Sunshine Law, adequate notice of this meeting was

provided by mailing a notice of the time, date, location, and, to the extent known, the

agenda of this meeting on January 8, 2019 to the Burlington County Times. Copies of the

notice have also been posted in the board office on January 8, 2019 and filed with City of

Burlington City Clerk and in each of the district schools on January 10, 2019.

NOTE: An Executive Session may be requested by Board Members at any time it is deemed

necessary. Where permitted by law, the public may be excluded.

City of Burlington Public Schools

518 LOCUST AVENUE, BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY 08016

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DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT

We inspire, nurture, support, prepare, and challenge all to achieve personal and academic excellence, to

become life-long learners, and to be responsible, respectful, and engaged partners in the global community.

VISION STATEMENT

City of Burlington Public School District

We are

Partners Responsible Outstanding United Dedicated

2018-2019 DISTRICT GOALS

GOAL#1: To improve student achievement in English Language Arts (ELA) through evaluation of

the instructional program and curriculum at the City of Burlington Public Schools K-12.

GOAL#2: To improve student achievement in Mathematics through evaluation of the instructional

program and curriculum at the City of Burlington Public Schools K-12.

GOAL#3: To reduce the percentage of students who are chronically absent as defined as absent from

school 10% of the number of days school is in session.

GOAL#4: Develop a plan to focus attention on school/community relations and family engagement

based on research of the best practices for building and sustaining positive relationships

between the school and students, parents, and community.

1. Work Session

Presentation from BoardDocs

M 2. Recommend adoption of Resolution #2948-19 Authorizing the Board of EXHIBIT J

S Education to meet in closed session (Personnel, Contract and Student Matters).

B/A

RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION

REVIEW AND CONSIDER MINUTES OF MEETING – March 18, 2019 EXHIBIT A

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Summary of Transactions – February 2019 EXHIBIT B

2. A148 Report/Secretary’s Report – February 2019 EXHIBIT C

3. Report of Treasurer of School Moneys – February 2019 EXHIBIT D

4. Division of Finance Bulletin – February 2019 EXHIBIT E

TRANSFER RESOLUTION – February 2019 EXHIBIT G

SUPPLEMENTAL PAYROLL EXHIBIT H

SIGN-IN SHEET EXHIBIT I

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SPECIAL REPORT

1. Black History Month Living Wax Museum

2. Welcome City of Burlington Police Chief John Fine

CORRESPONDENCE

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1. Information Only

A. School Bus Emergency Evacuation Report #3 EXHIBIT L

M 1. Acknowledge receipt and review of Report #8 Violation of Policy 5512 EXHIBIT M

S Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB).

B/A

M 2. Recommend approval of the revised 2018-2019 School Calendar to reflect EXHIBIT N

S school and office closures due to inclement weather on February 20, 2019.

Furthermore, recommend approval of June 20, 2019 and June 21, 2019 as

early dismissal days. The City of Burlington Public School District’s last day

of school will be June 21, 2019 which will be 183 days of school which satisfies

the 180 day New Jersey State requirement.

B/A

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OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO SPEAK

Members of the public are invited to submit comments pertaining to educational matters during the

public comment portion of this meeting. The board, pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, will not

publicly discuss personnel matters and may choose not to respond to comments made by members of

the public during this portion of the meeting; however, the board will give all comments appropriate

consideration and will refer all initial complaints to the administration for resolution.

Please be aware that all board employees retain the right of privacy and shall retain all rights against

defamation and slander according to the laws of New Jersey. The board shall not be held liable for

comments made by members of the public.

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER COMMENTS

Maximum two minutes per Board Member.

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

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PROGRAM

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

M 1. CHILD STUDY TEAM AND STUDENT MATTERS:

S Recommend approval of 2018-2019 Child Study Team and student matters as per Mr. Michael

Scapellato:

A. OUT-OF-DISTRICT STUDENT FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2018-2019:

1. Recommend approval for student #3508909716 to attend Burlington County Special

Services School District at $224.58 per diem (transportation not included).

B. FAMILIES IN TRANSITION:

1. Student #3910235935

2. Student #201902130

C. OTHER:

1. Recommend approval for an independent central auditory processing evaluation

for student #6099328814, to be completed by REM Audiology. Per district policy

2468, the maximum allowable expense to the district for this independent evaluation

will not exceed $500.00. The total cost for the evaluation is $595.00. As such, the

parent will be responsible to pay the remaining $95.00 for this independent central

auditory processing evaluation in the form of a money order, made payable to the

City of Burlington Board of Education. The City of Burlington Board of Education

will then remit payment to REM Audiology after this independent evaluation is

completed.

2. Recommend approval of the 2019-2020 fee schedule for the Educational EXHIBIT PR1

Services Unit.

3. Recommend approval for 10 hours of bedside instruction for Student #6137960356,

provided by the Bridgeton Board of Education from January 7, 2019 through

January 11, 2019, not to exceed $300.00.

4. Recommend approval for bedside instruction for student #5378976201, provided by

Brookfield Schools from January 22, 2019 through March 15, 2019, not to exceed

$2,808.00.

B/A

M 2. Recommend approval to permit student #201860111 to remain at Burlington City

S High School for the remainder of the 2018-2019 school year as per Policy 5111.

B/A

M 3. Recommend approval of the prospective names of the graduating Class of 2019 EXHIBIT PR2

S as per Mr. James Flynn (subject to change).

B/A

M 4. Recommend approval of Resolution #2951-19 accepting a donation of a football EXHIBIT PR3

S scoreboard from Davis Honda and establishing length of advertising sponsorship.

B/A

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FINANCE AND OPERATIONS

M 1. Recommend approval of Monthly Transfer Report – S1701 Compliance, EXHIBIT FO1

S March 2019 as per Mrs. Ingrid Walsh.

B/A

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PERSONNEL (4/8/19)

The Superintendent recommends the following personnel actions:

M 1. Resignations/Retirements:

S Recommend approval to accept the following resignation with regret:

A. DEBORAH REISSMANN – Preschool Teacher, Samuel Smith Elementary School,

resignation due to retirement, effective June 30, 2019.

B. PAULINE ANSTEAD – Paraprofessional, Wilbur Watts Intermediate School,

resignation effective March 27, 2019.

C. KEVIN SCHIEDEL – School Psychologist, Wilbur Watts Intermediate School and

Burlington City High School, resignation effective June 30, 2019.

D. ROBERT METZ – Technology Coordinator, City of Burlington School District, resignation

due to retirement, effective June 30, 2019.

E. ROBERT GURRY – Social Studies Teacher, Burlington City High School, resignation

due to retirement, effective June 30, 2019.

F. TIMOTHY THOMPSON – Maintenance Mechanic, City of Burlington School District,

resignation due to retirement, effective June 30, 2019.

G. SFC JOHN TREVINO – JROTC Teacher, Burlington City High School, resignation

effective June 30, 2019.

B/A

M 2. Recommend approval to appoint Cameron Heines to the position Program

S Coordinator – P-Tech Dual Enrollment Program effective April 1, 2019 through

August 31, 2019 at a payment rate of $10,500 for 12 months prorated for 5 months which is

a monthly payment of $875.00 to be paid through the Dual Enrollment Grant. Additionally,

Cameron Heines will supervise 5 days of the P-Tech Summer Bridge Program at a timesheet

payment rate of $272.00/day to be paid through the Dual Enrollment Grant.

B/A

M 3. Recommend approval of the appointment of John Russell, Ed.D. to the 12 month position of

S Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Student Academic Support Programs, and State/Federal

Programs effective July 1, 2019 at an annual salary of $131,000.00.

B/A

M 4. Recommend approval of the appointment of Stacey Wilson to the position of

S High School College and Career Assessment Coordinator effective April 15, 2019

through June 30, 2019 at a stipend payment of $5,200 for 10 months prorated for

2.5 months for $1,300.00 and for the 2019-2020 school year at a rate of $5,200 for 10 months.

B/A

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M 5. Family Leaves of Absence

S Recommend approval to grant a leave of absence to the following employees in accordance with

the provisions of the Family Leave Act:

A. DEANNA SAMBURG – Resolution #2950-19 Authorizing a Leave of EXHIBIT PE1

Absence April 2, 2019 through April 30, 2019.

B. JENNIFER HERPEN – Resolution #2949-19 Authorizing a Leave EXHIBIT PE2

of Absence March 22, 2019 through April 14, 2019.

B/A

M 6. Leave of Absence

S The following employees requested a leave of absence without pay are submitted for Board

consideration:

A. MARIA SMITH – Administrative Assistant, Central Office, leave of absence

without pay on March 25, 2019 and March 26, 2019.

B. ROBERT GURRY – Teacher, Burlington City High School, leave of absence

without pay on March 26, 2019 and April 5, 2019.

B/A

M 7. Recommend approval of the following job descriptions for the City of EXHIBIT PE3

S Burlington Public School District as per Policy 3111 Creating Positions as follows:

A. Approve the job description and create the position of Teacher Coach for Computer

Literacy, Applications, and Instruction (Job Code 2410)

B. Approve the job description and create the position of DECA Advisor

C. Approve the job description and create the position of FIRST Robotics Coach/Mentor

B/A

M 8. Recommend approval of Settlement and Agreement and Release of Claims

S for employee #5261 as discussed in executive session.

B/A

M 9. Recommend approval to accept the resignation due to retirement of Mary C. Shea

S effective June 30, 2019.

B/A

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M 10. Honorarium Appointments 2018-2019:

S Recommend approval to appoint the following individuals for additional hours for preschool

recruiting at Burlington Day on Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., payable

through preschool funds, account #20-218-200-104-7000-40 extension 8202.

STAFF NUMBER OF

HOURS

AMOUNT* May be adjusted pending completion of

CBEA Negotiations

MICHELLE JANSON 6 HOURS

$51.00 PER HOUR

TIFFANY PEAK 6 HOURS $51.00 PER HOUR

B/A

M 11. Honorarium Payments 2018-2019:

S Recommend approval to pay the following individuals who have completed 2018-2019

honorarium assignments as follows:

NAME HONORARIUM

AMOUNT* May be adjusted

pending

negotiations

SCHOOL

PAUL COLLINS

HEAD COACH

BOYS BASKETBALL $10,863.00* BCHS

NAJEE LUNDY

ASSISTANT COACH

BOYS BASKETBALL $7,007.00* BCHS

JEFF COLEMAN

HEAD COACH

WRESTLING $10,863.00* BCHS

NICK PRIEST

ASSISTANT COACH

WRESTLING $7,007.00* BCHS

STEFANIE

DEMARA

HEAD COACH

CHEARLEADING $7,122.00* BCHS

ROBERT GURRY INDOOR TRACK

$4,609.23*

(PRORATED) BCHS

DAN GOLAZESKI INDOOR TRACK

$3,231.72*

(PRORATED) BCHS

JOHN ORLANDO

7TH/8TH GRADE BOYS

BASKETBALL COACH $4,680.00* BCHS

CHRIS KINGSTON

HEAD COACH GIRLS

BASKETBALL $9,375.00* BCHS

SAMANTHA

RODOLICO

ASSISTANT COACH

GIRLS BASKETBALL $7,007.00* BCHS

DAVID MAY SCHOOL PLAY DRAMA $4,321.00* BCHS

DAVID MAY

SCHOOL PLAY

CHORUS $1,646.00* BCHS

B/A

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M 12. Recommend approval of the following staff positions for the Burlington County Special Services

S School District ESY Program from July 2, 2019 through July 31, 2019, excluding July 4, 2019

and July 5, 2019. In the event that these positions cannot be filled by a district staff member, the

Educational Services Unit will be utilized.

STAFF NUMBER OF

STAFF

AMOUNT* May be adjusted pending completion of

CBEA Negotiations

BUS DRIVER 1

20 DAYS MAXIMUM

AT CURRENT HOURLY RATE

BUS AIDE 1 20 DAYS MAXIMUM

AT CURRENT HOURLY RATE

B/A

M 13. Recommend approval of the 2019 Summer Child Study Team Evaluations, IEP Scheduling

S and Alignment staff positions as per Mr. Michael Scapellato (hourly rate may be adjusted

upon completion of the Agreement with the CBEA):

STAFF NUMBER

OF STAFF

AMOUNT* May be adjusted pending

completion of CBEA Negotiations

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST 3

50 HOURS MAXIMUM EACH

AT $51.00 PER HOUR

LEARNING DISABILITIES TEACHER

CONSULTANT

2 75 HOURS MAXIMUM EACH

AT $51.00 PER HOUR

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE

PATHOLOGIST

3 50 HOURS MAXIUM EACH

AT $51.00 PER HOUR

SOCIAL WORKER 2 55 HOURS MAXIMUM EACH

AT $51.00 PER HOUR

GENERAL EDUCATION TEACHER 1 18 HOURS MAXIMUM

AT $51.00 PER HOUR

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER 1 18 HOURS MAXIMUM

AT $51.00 PER HOUR

IEP SCHEDULING AND

ALIGNMENT

(SCHEDULING OF ALL SPECIAL

EDUCATION STUDENTS

GRADES 7-12)

1 50 HOURS MAXIMUM

AT $51.00 PER HOUR

B/A

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M 14. Volunteers

S Recommend approval to add the following individuals to our list of volunteers for the

2018-2019 school year:

VOLUNTEER SCHOOL ACTIVITY

SADIKWA RIVERA SMITH CHAPERONE TRIPS

CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES

DENISE MCKINNON SMITH CHAPERONE TRIPS

CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES

LUCIA VAZQUEZ SMITH CHAPERONE TRIPS

CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES

ROXANNE BROWN SMITH CHAPERONE TRIPS

CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES

DENISE HODGES WWIS LIBRARY

WILLIAM HODGES WWIS LIBRARY

JOY WRIGHT WWIS LIBRARY

JEWELL TINA LATHAM WWIS LIBRARY

RICHARD EDGE WWIS LIBRARY

DIANA WALLACE WWIS LIBRARY

MARY ANN GOODRICH WWIS LIBRARY

B/A

TRIPS

M 1. Recommend approval of 2018-2019 Student Trip Report #11. EXHIBIT T

S

B/A

ADJOURNMENT

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DATES TO REMEMBER:

1. Monday, January 7, 2019 - 6:30 p.m. Board of Education Reorganization Meeting

2. Monday, January 14, 2019 - 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

3. Monday, January 21, 2019 - Martin Luther King, Jr., Day - Schools and Offices Closed

4. Monday, January 28, 2019 - 5:00 Personnel Review & Work Session; 6:30 PRIDE; 7:00 p.m. Board

of Education Meeting

5. Monday, February 11, 2019 - 6:00 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

6. Friday, February 15 & Mon. February 18, 2019 – Presidents’ Weekend Schools & Offices Closed

7. Monday, February 25, 2019 - 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:30 p.m. PRIDE; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education

Meeting

8. Monday, March 11, 2019 - 6:00 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

9. Monday, March 18, 2019 – 5:00 p.m. work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

10. Monday, March 25, 2019 - 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:30 p.m. PRIDE; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education

Meeting

11. Monday, April 8, 2019 – 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

12. Thursday, April 18, 2019 - Early Dismissal Students & Staff

13. Friday April 19, 2019 - Friday, April 26, 2019 - Spring Break - Schools & Offices Closed

14. Monday, April 29, 2019 - 5:00 p.m. Board of Education Personnel Reviews

15. Monday, May 6, 2019 - 6:00 p.m. Budget Hearing; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

16. Monday, May 13, 2019 - 5:15 p.m. Celebration of the Arts Kick-Off

17. Monday, May 20, 2019 - 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:30 p.m. PRIDE; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education

Meeting

18. Monday, May 27, 2019 - Memorial Day - Schools & Offices Closed

19. Tuesday, June 4, 2019 - Staff In-Service - Schools Closed for Students

20. Monday, June 10, 2019 - 6:00 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

21. Monday, June 17, 2019 - 6:00 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

22. Thursday, June 20, 2019 & Friday, June 21, 2019 - Early Dismissal for Students

23. Friday, June 21, 2019 - Last Day for Students; BCHS Graduation 6:00 p.m.

24. Thursday, July 4, 2019 & Friday, July 5, 2019 – Offices Closed

25. Monday, July 15, 2019 - 5:00 p.m. Work Session; 6:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

26. Monday, August 19, 2019 - 5:00 p.m. Work Session; 6:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

27. Monday, September 9, 2019 - 6:00 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

28. Monday, September 23, 2019 - 6:00 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

29. Monday, October 7, 2019 – 5:00 p.m. Work Session; 6:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

30. Monday, October 14, 2019 – Columbus Day Schools & Offices Closed

31. Tuesday, November 5, 2019 – Staff In-Service – Schools Closed for Students

32. Thursday, November 7 & Friday, November 8, 2019 – Schools & Offices Closed

33. Monday, November 11, 2019 - 5:30 Work Session; 6:30 p.m. PRIDE; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education

Meeting

34. Wednesday, November 27, 2019 – Early Dismissal Students & Staff

35. Thursday, November 28 & Friday, November 29, 2019 – Schools & Offices Closed

36. Monday, December 9, 2019 - 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:30 p.m. PRIDE; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education

Meeting

37. Friday, December 20, 2019 – January 1, 2020 – Winter Break – Schools & Offices Closed

38. Monday, January 6, 2020 - 6:30 p.m. Board of Education Reorganization Meeting

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BOARD PLANNING CALENDAR

January 7, 2019 6:30 p.m. Board of Education Reorganization Meeting School Board Ethics Training

January 14, 2019 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:00 p.m. NJSB Training; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education

Meeting

BOE Yearbook Pictures; Paraprofessional Statement of Assurance

January 28, 2019 5:00 Work Session; 6:30 PRIDE; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

End of Year Staff Review; Mid-Year Review for Superintendent’s Evaluation

February 11, 2019 6:00 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

HIB/SSDS Mid-Year Report

February 25, 2019 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:30 p.m. PRIDE; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

March 11, 2019 6:00 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

Adoption of Preliminary Budget

March 18, 2019 5:00 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

March 25, 2019 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:30 p.m. PRIDE; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

April 8, 2019 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

April 29, 2019 5:00 p.m. Board of Education Personnel Reviews

End of Year Staff Review (All Staff: Non-tenured; Tenured & Administration)

Yearly Appointment Resolutions, and Student Dress Code

May 6, 2019 6:00 p.m. Budget Hearing; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

Approve Staff for 2019-2020 School Year

May 7, 2019 Notification for Non-tenured Staff

May 13, 2019 5:15 p.m. Celebration of the Arts Kick-Off

May 20, 2019 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:30 p.m. PRIDE; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

June 10, 2019 6:00 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

Executive Session for the Purpose of Evaluating the Superintendent

2019-2020 Code of Conduct Presented to the Board of Education

June 17, 2019 6:00 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

SSDS Year-End Report; Professional Development Plan and/or Mentoring SOA

July 15, 2019 5:00 p.m. Work Session; 6:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

CEP SOA (2019-2020); Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights

August 19, 2019 5:00 p.m. Work Session; 6:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

Revised Curriculum; Nursing Services Plan

September 9, 2019 6:00 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

5 Year Curriculum Plan

September 23,

2019

6:00 p.m. Work Session; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

Paraprofessional Statement of Assurance

October 7, 2019 5:00 p.m. Work Session; 6:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

NCLB & Violence/Vandalism Yearly Report; Review of Achievement Data

October 21, 22, 23

& 24, 2019

NJSBA Convention, Atlantic City, NJ

November 5, 2019 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. General Election to Include School Board Member Election

November 11,

2019

5:30 Work Session; 6:30 p.m. PRIDE; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

QSAC SOA; School Building Checklists; Presentation of Maintenance Plan & M1;

Early Childhood Program Plan

December 9, 2019 5:30 p.m. Work Session; 6:30 p.m. PRIDE; 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

CAFRA Presentation (Audit)

January 6, 2020 6:30 p.m. Board of Education Reorganization Meeting