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Freehold Borough BOE Minutes – May 4, 2020

FREEHOLD BOROUGH BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES FOR THE PUBLIC BOARD ACTION MEETING HELD REMOTELY MONDAY, MAY 4, 2020 AT 7:00 PM

A. OPENING STATEMENTS

1. Call to Order

The Public Board Meeting was called to order by Dr. Howe, remotely, at 7:02 PM.

2. Pledge of Allegiance

Dr. Howe led all in the pledge of allegiance.

3. Roll Call

Mr. Jensen asked Dr. Howe to call the roll. A quorum of the board was present. Present: Paul Jensen – President Bruce Patrick – Vice President Tomi ‘Elisha’ Carter Paul Ceppi Jamie Corbett Brent Costleigh Tyler Jordan Ron Reich

Joseph Santonacita

Other Attendees: Dr. Rocco Tomazic - Superintendent Joseph Howe – Business Administrator

B. BOARD PRESIDENT/VICE PRESIDENT COMMENTS

None

C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Mr. Patrick offered the following motion, seconded by Ms. Corbett. A roll call vote was taken and the minutes were approved unanimously.

1. Recommend the Board approve the release to the public of the minutes of the Board Action

Meeting held on April 6, 2020.

D. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY

None


E. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Dr. Rocco Tomazic

1. Final Budget Presentation

Dr. Tomazic turned the meeting over to Dr. Howe to make his final budget presentation for FY 21. Dr. Howe, then presented his power point on the final budget report for the coming year. Dr. Howe reviewed the budget and possible changes that will be ahead of the District with so much being uncertain with the state budget. After making his report, he then asked anyone from the public wishing to speak on the budget to unmute themselves. Hearing none the public hearing on the budget was closed.

2. Calendar/Announcements

Student count remains the same as last meeting with 1,671 in district, 17 out of district for a total of 1,688 students.

COVID updates: the Governor’s press release stated that the school will remain on virtual learning for the remainder of the year, and a decision is pending for the summer programs. There are committees across the state working on reopening plans.

With the anticipation that schools will be closed the summer programs would have to be done virtually. We have now abandoned Plan A where we would have returned to school and are focused on Plan B for a virtual year end. The 8th Grade Graduation, retrieval of personal items, return of technology and other various topics are being discussed and plans are being made to achieve these goals. There are also plans being discussed for the orientation for middle school and the transition from FLC to PAE. There are meetings planned and once decisions are reached the parents will be notified.

Facilities Update: All construction work by Newport and Parlamas is completed and we are just waiting on paperwork with the State to close out the projects. The DEP has approved the final site plan for FLC and we are looking at the cost for the fencing that needs to be installed. The HVAC project at PAE will be moved to the summer of 2021 however, the roof top units that were also a part of the project for FLC will be done this year.

Our next Board meeting is scheduled for June 1st unfortunately we will not be able to have our awards presentation at that time. The students will still be recognized and certificates will be printed. The Agenda for this meeting will also have the re-appointment of staff for the new year at the new salaries.

Dr. Tomazic informed the Board that there would not be a closed session following the public meeting and closed his report.

The Superintendent recommends the following motion to the Freehold Borough Board of Education for approval:

Ms. Corbett offered the following motion seconded by Mr. Reich that items F-1 through K-1 be approved. A roll call vote was taken and all items were passed unanimously.


F. INSTRUCTION

1. Use of Facilities for Co-Curricular/Extra Curricular Events SY 2019-2020 Approve the following use of facilities for Curriculum/Extra Curricular Events as listed for the 2019-2020 School year.

None this period.

2. Approval of District Special Education Self-Contained Classes for 2020-2021 SY Authorize the special education self-contained programs for the 2020-2021 School Year, as listed.

Program Location Level Grade Range

Pre-School Disabled FLC Elementary 3F, 4F

Pre-School Disabled FLC Elementary 3F, 4F

Multiply Disabled FLC Elementary K, 1, 2

Multiply Disabled FLC Elementary K, 1, 2

Multiply Disabled FLC Elementary K, 1, 2, 3

Multiply Disabled FLC Elementary 2, 3

Multiply Disabled PAE Elementary 3, 4, 5

Multiply Disabled PAE Elementary 5

Multiply Disabled FIS Middle 6



3. Approval of District Special Education Programs for the 2020-2021 School Year

Authorize the special education programs for the 2020-2021 school year, as listed. FLC In-class support services for grades 1, 2 Pull-out resources services for grades K, 1, 2 Supplemental services support for grade K (classroom paraprofessional) Full day Integrated preschool class I Full day Integrated preschool class II Full day Integrated preschool class III Full day Integrated preschool class IV Full day Integrated preschool class V Full day Integrated preschool class VI PAE In-class support services for grades 3, 4, 5 Pull-out resource services for grades 3, 4, 5 FIS In-class support services for grades 6, 7, 8 Pull-out resource services for grades 6, 7, 8 Supplemental services support for grades 6, 7, 8 (classroom paraprofessional)


4. Curriculum Program Adoptions Approve adoption of the following curriculum programs to support student achievement in the following core subject areas:

Program Publisher/Company Grade Level/Subject Area

Letter Land Books International Inc. Herndon, VA Grade 1/Reading Phonics

Ready Classroom Curriculum Associates North Billerica, MA Grade K-5/Math

5. Title I Parent Involvement Summer 2020 Virtual Work and Activity Packet for Grades K-8 Approve the following Title I Parent Involvement project. Teachers will develop standards-based grade level work and activity packets utilizing district online resources to support student achievement in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The virtual work and activity packet will be available to all students during the summer for additional reinforcement and practice of grade level skills. Total cost for this project will not exceed $2,160.00 and will be appropriated from GAAP Account # 20-231-200-100-00-08-03.

Position Number of Staff Hourly Rate # of Hours

Teachers Up to 2 per grade level in Grades K - 8

$30.00 Up to 8 hours per grade level

G. PUPILS

1. Suspensions In accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:37-4, notification is provided to the Board of Education on all student suspensions from 4/3/20 – 4/30/20 (in hands of Board).

None this period.

2. RESOLVED, the Board accepts the Superintendent’s report of all cases of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying reported since the last Board meeting on April 6, 2020.

None this period.

3. RESOLVED, the Board approves the Superintendent’s report of all cases of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying reported on April 6, 2020.

Case School HIB? Description Action

PAE 26-19/20

PAE Yes Student reported offender making teasing and insulting comments of victim based on race. HIB investigation confirmed.

Offender 1-day lunch detention (date to be served TBD); victim counseled.

PAE 27-19/20

PAE No Parent made allegation of bulling, including insulting comments and physical aggression. HIB investigating proved inconclusive with conflicting comments and no corroborating witnesses.

Offender and victims counseled.

PAE 28-19/20

PAE No Victim alleged two offenders making insulting comments based on physical appearance. HIB investigation was unable to substantiate due to conflicting statements.

Offender and victim counseled.


4. Field Trip List

None this period.

5. Bayada Nursing for the 2020-2021 School Year Recommend the Board approve Bayada to provide nursing services as per students’ IEPS for the 2020-2021 school year payable from GAAP account 11-000-217-320-00-01-04.

SID Location $56.00/hr Total

10010404 (GB) Ladacin Network 8 Hours $98,112.00

10211451 (ETL) Children’s Center, Neptune, NJ 8 Hours $98,112.00

10010400 (HSV) Freehold Learning Center 7 Hours $70,560.00

H. ADMINISTRATION

1. Resolution Approving the Terms of a Memorandum of Agreement with Freehold

Borough Education Association and Approving a Successor Collective Negotiations Agreement for the Period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023 Whereas, the Borough of Freehold Board of Education (“FBBOE”) and Freehold Borough Education Association (“FBEA”) engaged in negotiations for a successor Collective Negotiations Agreement (“Agreement”); and Whereas, the FBBOE and FBEA agreed to the terms and conditions set forth in a Memorandum of Agreement (“MOA”); and Whereas, the FBEA has ratified the terms contained in the Agreement and the FBBOE wishes to approve the MOA. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Borough of Freehold, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, as follows:

1. The Board of Education hereby approves and accepts the terms and conditions of the MOA,

incorporated herein by reference, and approves incorporating those terms into a successor collective negotiations agreement;

2. The Board of Education directs counsel to incorporate the terms contained in the MOA into a successor collective negotiations agreement; and

3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.

2. Adjustment of Employee Evaluation Requirements for 2019-2020

WHEREAS the below district policies require an annual evaluation of individual district employees: 3221 Evaluation of Teachers 3222 Evaluation of Teaching Staff Members, Excluding Teachers and Administrators 3223 Evaluation of Administrators, Excluding Principals, Vice Principals, and Assistant Principals 3224 Evaluation of Principals, Vice Principals and Assistant Principals 4220 Employee Evaluation; and


WHEREAS due to the Coronavirus outbreak the New Jersey Department of Education on April 15, 2020 issued guidance on AchieveNJ, requiring evaluation of non-tenured staff, but directing that all other tenured staff be designated as “not evaluated”; and WHEREAS it is the intent of the district to ensure that all evaluation practices are consistent and fair throughout the district;

NOW BE IT RESOLVED that the district will, per the New Jersey Department of Education requirement, evaluate all non-tenured secretaries, teachers, administrators and other staff working in a certificated position; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the district will, per the New Jersey Department of Education requirement, score evaluations as “not evaluated” for all tenured secretaries, teachers, administrators, Principals, Vice Principals and other staff working in a certificated position; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that for district consistency and fairness that all other employees, other than those herein listed above, will also receive a “not evaluated” summative for the 2019-2020 school year; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all “not evaluated” summatives will be memorialized in writing with the unique circumstances that mandated this action, including a copy of the April 15, 2020 memorandum from the New Jersey Department of Education and/or this resolution, and such documentation shall be placed in the individual member’s personnel file for future reference.

I. BUSINESS

1. Approve the following resolution:

PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR BUDGET

Adoption of the 2020-2021 School Year Budget

And Tax Levy

Recommend the Board approve the following resolutions: WHEREAS, the Freehold Borough Board of Education adopted a tentative budget on March 16, 2020 to be submitted to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval, and WHEREAS, the tentative budget was approved by the Executive County Superintendent of Schools on April 2, 2020 and WHEREAS, the tentative budget was advertised in the legal section of the Asbury Park Press on April 10, 2020; and WHEREAS, the tentative budget was presented to the public during a public hearing on May 4, 2020; and Travel and Related Expense Reimbursement


WHEREAS, the Freehold Borough Board of Education recognizes school staff and Board members will incur travel expenses related to and within the scope of their current responsibilities and for travel that promotes the delivery of instruction or furthers the efficient operation of the school district; and WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-7.2 et seq. requires Board members to receive approval of these expenses by a majority of the full voting membership of the Board and staff members to receive prior approval of these expenses by the Superintendent of Schools and a majority of the full voting membership of the Board; and

WHEREAS, a Board of Education may establish, for regular district business travel as defined in NJAC 6A:23A-1.2, which includes attendance at regularly scheduled in-State county meetings, Department or Association sponsored events or in-State professional development activities for which the registration fee does not exceed $150.00 per employee or board member, where prior Board approval shall not be required unless the annual threshold for a staff member exceeds $1,500 in a given school year (July 1 through June 30); and WHEREAS, the Freehold Borough Board of Education established $75,000 as the maximum travel amount for the current school year and has expended $13,516.35 as of this date; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves travel and related expense reimbursements in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A: 23A-7.3, to a maximum expenditure of $75,000 for all staff and board members for the 2020-2021 school year.

Adoption of Budget

2020-2021

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the budget be adopted for the 2020-2021 School Year using the 2020-2021 state aid figures and the Secretary to the Board of Education be authorized to submit the following adopted budget to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools in accordance with the statutory deadline:

GENERAL SPECIAL DEBT FUND REVENUES SERVICE TOTAL 2020-2021 Total Expenditures $28,657,704 $3,036,838 $1,272,917 $32,967,459 Less: Anticipated Revenues $18,518,863 $3,036,838 $636,586 $22,192,287 Taxes to be Raised $10,138,841 $0.00 $636,331 $10,775,172

A4F Tax Levy Certification Form A and B

RESOLVED, that the amount required for school purposes in the school district of Freehold Borough, County of Monmouth for the 2020-2021 school year is $10,775,172 and is required to be levied for local school district purposes. WHEREAS, Article VIII, § IV, ¶ 1 of the New Jersey Constitution requires the Legislature to provide for the maintenance and support of a thorough and efficient system of free public schools; and


WHEREAS, to satisfy this Constitutional mandate, the Legislature adopted the School Funding Reform Act of 2008 (“SFRA”), P.L. 2007, c. 260 (N.J.S.A. 18A:7F-43 to -63), which established a school funding formula “to develop an equitable and predictable way to distribute State aid;” and WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-8.1(a) requires each district board of education adopt a budget that provides for a thorough and efficient (T&E) education; and WHEREAS, considering the inadequacy of the State aid provided to the District, District Administration has done its best to prepare a budget which attempts to provide for a T&E education; however, additional State aid – in accordance with SFRA – would enable the District to provide for a T&E education. WHEREAS, on or about December 9, 2018 the Freehold Borough Board of Education agreed to a stipulation of dismissal in the Office of Administrative Law Matter EDU 04455-2018S entitled The Board of Education of the Borough of Freehold et al. v. State of New Jersey et al.; and WHEREAS, pursuant to that stipulation of dismissal the Board and the State agreed to dismiss the instant case based upon the passage of P.L.2007, c.260, amending P.L.2007, c.62, and repealing section 5 of P.L.2007, c.260, an “Act concerning State and local financing of school districts,” and on information and belief of the Board the current distribution of funding to the district by the State is being performed pursuant to that law commonly known as “S-2” for Fiscal Year 2021.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby approves the 2020-21 budget as prepared by District Administration and authorizes the Superintendent and the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to implement the 2020-2021 budget pursuant to local and state policies.

2. Payment of Bills – May 4, 2020 2019-2020 School Year Approve the claims for goods received and services rendered and certified to be correct by the Business Administrator/Board Secretary as of May 4, 2020 as follows:

Fund 11 – General Current Expense $ 1,084,886.59 Fund 12 – Capital Outlay 74,306.05 Fund 20 – Grants & Entitlements 92,160.29 Fund 30 – Capital Projects 1,837.50

Fund 60 – Food Service Enterprise 59,422.86

Total $ 1,312,613.29 3. Board Secretary Report for March, 2020

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-16.10(c)4 I do certify that as of March 31, 2020 no budgetary line item account has been over-expended in violation of N.J.S.A.18A:22-8 and 18A:22-8.1.

_________________________________ May 4, 2020 Joseph Howe Date Board Secretary


4. Treasurer of School Funds Report for March, 2020 The March, 2020 Treasurer of School Funds Reports are in agreement with the March 2020 Reports of the Board Secretary for the 2019-2020 school year.

_________________________________ May 4, 2020 Joseph Howe Date Board Secretary

The Board of Education certifies, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, that as of March 2020 after review of the Board Secretary’s monthly financial reports (appropriations section) and Treasurer’s Report and upon consultation with 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:23A-16.10 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

5. Transfers – March 2020 The Superintendent, at the request of the Board Secretary, recommends that the Board approve line item transfers for the 2019-2020 school year through March 31, 2020.

6. Manual Check Register – March 2020 Approve the Manual Check Register for March 2020 in the amount of $23,725.

7. Payroll Agency Check Register – March 2020 Approve the Payroll Agency Check Register for March 2020 in the amount of $1,861,370.31

8. Unemployment Trust Check Register – March 2020 Approve the Unemployment Trust Check Register for March 2020 showing no activity. 9. Approval of Travel Related Expenses 2019-2020 School Year

Recommend the Board approve travel and related expense reimbursement in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A7.4 as per attached 2019-2020 Travel Authorization Logs.

None this period. 10. Use of Facilities 2019-2020 School Year Approve the following use of facilities for the 2019-2020 School Year.

None this period.

11. Memorandum of Understanding by and between the Freehold Borough Board of Education and The State of New Jersey This Memorandum of Understanding (Agreement), made and entered into between the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, hereinafter referred to as the “NJOEM,” and the Freehold Borough Board of Education officially domiciled at 280 Park Avenue, Freehold, NJ 07728 hereinafter referred to as the Subgrantee relating to application for grants under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance and/or Hazard Mitigation programs for presidentially declared major disasters.


WHEREAS, The NJOEM, on behalf of the State of New Jersey, is the Grantee receiving funding under the FEMA Public Assistance and/or Hazard Mitigation programs as authorized under the Stafford Act and has the fiduciary responsibility to ensure those funds are spent on eligible Subgrantee facilities and activities, and are properly reimbursed to the Subgrantee; and

WHEREAS, under current information provided, FEMA has determined that the Subgrantee is eligible to apply for and/or receive FEMA funding under the Public Assistance and/or Hazard Mitigation programs, subject to approval of a Project Worksheet for Public Assistance or application for a Hazard Mitigation grant; WHEREAS, this agreement is part of the application for Disaster Assistance and will become effective and binding upon approval of a Project Worksheet or Hazard Mitigation Grant and signature on behalf of NJOEM. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board authorize the Assistant Superintendent of Business to enter into this Memorandum of Understanding and apply for any and all grant funds that may be available related to declared emergencies.

12. Acceptance of Chapter 192/193 Non Public Funding for 2019-2020

Approve acceptance of the funding dated 04/21/20 for the following:

Title Initial Funding Increase (Decrease) Revised Funding

Chapter 192/193 $77,384 $12,030 $89,414

13. Professional Software for Nurses, Inc., 2020-2021 School Year Recommend that the board approve the renewal and support services for the 2020-2021 SY of SNAP Health Center Annual support and maintenance contract (Serial Number 2889D44E) from Professional Software for Nurses, Inc., Amherst, NH, at a cost of $1593.72 appropriated from GAAP Account 11-000-219-390-00-00-04.

14. Parent Transportation Contract 2020-2021 School Year WHEREAS, the Freehold Borough Board of Education has been unable to obtain reasonable transportation services for special needs Student # 7751204457 who attends the Freehold Intermediate School, Freehold, New Jersey, and WHEREAS, the student will be transported to and from school by parents of SID # 7751204457, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Freehold Borough Board of Education approve the reimbursement for said services to parents of Student # 7751204457 at the rate of $50 per day for the extended school year (24) days, not to exceed $1,300 and $50 per day for the regular 2020-2021 school year (180 days), not to exceed $9,000 as per the agreement signed by all parties payable from GAAP 11-000-270-514-00-00-09. Payment pending guidance from the New Jersey Department of Education on payments of parent transportation contracts during remote instruction.

15. Child Study Team Evaluators 2020-2021 School Year

Approve the following child study team evaluators for the 2020-2021 school year on an as needed basis not to exceed $53,900.00 appropriated from GAAP Account 11-000-219-320-00-00-04.


Name Rate Type of Evaluation

Delta T Group Woodbridge, NJ

$495.00/evaluation $420.00/evaluation

Bilingual Psychological Bilingual Educational Bilingual Speech & Language Bilingual Social Psychological Educational Speech & Language Social

MOESC Tinton Falls, NJ

$600.00/evaluation $360.00/evaluation

Bilingual Psychological Bilingual Educational Bilingual Speech & Language Bilingual Social Psychological Educational Speech & Language Social

Sandra Sharbash d/b/a Speech and Reading Academy LLC

$800.00 per evaluation Bilingual (Arabic) Speech & Language

16. Substitute Nursing for the 2020-2021 School Year

Approve the following to provide nursing services for students on an as needed basis for the 2020-2021 school year.

Name Rate Type of Service

Delta-T Group North Jersey Inc. RN $41.75/hr LPN $35.00/hr

Nursing

MOESC RN $56.00/hr LPN $44.50/hr

Nursing

Home Care Therapies LLC dba Horizon Healthcare Staffing

RN $55.00/hr LPN $49.00/hr

Nursing

17. 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program Grant Submission

Approve the submission of Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program -

Continuation Grant, in the amount of $535,000.

18. Appointment of FEMA Reimbursement Consultant Whereas, the Governor of New Jersey has declared a state of emergency via Executive Order 103 on March 9, 2019 due to COVID 19; and Whereas, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6, a contract may be awarded without public bidding regardless of the bid threshold in circumstances where an emergency affecting the public health, safety or welfare of our citizens requires the immediate delivery of goods or the performance of services; and Whereas, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.12, emergency contracts awarded for purposes of coronavirus response are excepted from Pay-to-Play due to public exigency; and


Whereas, consultants will need to be retained to respond to this emergency; and Whereas, the Freehold Borough School District may be entitled to reimbursement of funds from FEMA or FEMA programs as a result of the Corona Virus and COVID 19: and Whereas, the firm of Millennium Strategies, LLC located at 60 Columbia Road, Building B, Suite 230, Morristown, New Jersey, has the necessary experience and expertise as a consultant to obtain FEMA grants management and administrative professional services in seeking emergency appropriations from FEMA; and Whereas, the Freehold Borough School District seeks to enter into a contract with Millennium Strategies, LLC to act as consultant on behalf of the District; and Whereas, the Borough of Freehold has engaged this consultant and it is desirous for the municipality and Board of Education coordinate emergency management and reimbursement efforts, and Whereas, Millennium Strategies, LLC will provide services at a rate of $180.00 per hour. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the of the Freehold Borough School District, in the County of Monmouth, New Jersey, that an emergency is hereby declared to exist which will not permit for the advertisement for public bids, subject to the verification of funds by the Assistant Superintendent of Business of the Freehold Borough School District. That the Freehold Borough School District, hereby enters into a contract with Millennium Strategies, LLC., at the blended rate of $180.00 per hour not to exceed $25,000 and acknowledge that seventy-five percent 75% of this cost is reimbursable by the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and The Assistant Superintendent of Business is hereby authorized to execute a contract with

Millennium Strategies, on behalf of the Freehold Borough School District, the form of which is

attached hereto.

J. PERSONNEL

1. Resignation of Jonathan Bosa, FIS Math Teacher Accept resignation of Jonathan Bosa, FIS Math Teacher, effective June 30, 2020.

2. Resignation of Stephanie Quackenbush, FIS SpEd Math Teacher Accept resignation of Stephanie Quackenbush, FIS SpEd Math Teacher, effective June 30, 2020.

3. Resignation of Daniel Mattia, PAE/FIS Music Teacher Accept resignation of Daniel Mattia, PAE/FIS Music Teacher, effective June 30, 2020.

4. Modify 020320 BOE Agenda Item J1, Retirement of FIS Teacher, Heather Glovich

Modify retirement date of FIS teacher, Heather Glovich, effective May 1, 2020.


5. Modify 121619 BOE Agenda Item J2, Approve Leave of Absence for Heather Glovich, FIS Resource Teacher Modify leave of absence for Heather Glovich, FIS Resource Teacher.

Leave of Absence Dates

Disability Leave – with pay, with benefits (using 26 sick days)

1/2/20 – 2/7/20

FMLA – without pay, with benefits 2/10/20 – 4/30/20

Retirement Date 5/1/20

6. Approve Leave of Absence for Janice Melendez, PAE ESL Teacher

Approve leave of absence for Janice Melenedez, PAE ESL Teacher.

Leave of Absence Dates

FMLA – with pay, with benefits (Using 10 sick days) FMLA – without pay, with benefits

6/8/20 – 6/19/20 9/3/20 – 9/25/20

NJFLA – without pay, with benefits (concurrent with FMLA)

9/28/20 – 10/2/20

Anticipated return to work 10/5/20

7. Reappointment of Non-Tenured Teacher/Certificated Staff Salaries for 2020-2021 SY

Approve the offer of employment for the 2020-2021 school year for the non-tenured teacher/certificated staff and negotiated salaries effective July 1, 2020.

Last Name First Name 20-21 LOC

Position Guide Step* 19-20 Adj Salary*

Abramson Lauren PAE 3rd Grade Teacher BA 8 59,697

Acque Suzanne FLC ESL Teacher BA 3 51,902

Barrington Samantha PAE Resource Teacher BA 3 51,902

Basile Samantha FIS/PAE Health/Phys Ed Teacher

BA 4 52,602

Bernazzoli Kelly FLC School Nurse BA 13 83,662

Cholak Stephanie FIS/PAE Science Teacher MA 8 62,047

Clancy** Nicole FIS/PAE Resource Teacher BA 4 52,602

Davila Jessica FIS ESL Teacher MA 1 53,352

De Lorenzo Ashley FLC Social Worker MA 7 59,377

Deliso Jessica PAE Resource Teacher BA 10 66,537

Dumbra** Celia PAE ESL Teacher MA 1 53,352

Ferguson Matthew FIS Social Studies Teacher BA 1 51,002

Gallinot Garrett FLC 2nd Grade Teacher MA 1 53,352

Gibson Meghan FLC 1st Grade Teacher BA 2 51,402

Goetke Tamar FLC Music Teacher BA 5 53,402

Goldberg Jordan PAE MD Teacher BA 1 51,002

Grignolo Guiseppina PAE 5th Grade Teacher MA 5 55,752

Hagan Elena FLC ESL Teacher MA 6 57,352


Herr Jamie FIS/PAE ELA/Technology Teacher

BA 9 62,867

Hill** Debra FLC Psychologist MA+30 5 58,102

Hussey Nora PAE MD Teacher BA 7 57,027

Kapner Jennifer PAE Resource Teacher MA+30 5 58,102

Kneis Kristen FIS Lang. Arts 6-8 Teacher MA 1 53,352

Korber Jessica FLC Kindergarten Teacher MA 9 65,217

Landosky Maureen FLC Kindergarten Teacher BA 9 62,867

Lewandoski Jaclyn PAE 5th Grade Teacher MA+30 10 71,237

Little Allison FLC 1st Grade Teacher MA 9 65,217

Lugo Patricia PAE 4th Grade Teacher BA 10 66,537

Malave** Priscilla FIS/PAE Spanish Teacher BA 1 51,002

Manzoli Andrea PAE 4th Grade Teacher BA 11 70,787

McCabe Colleen PAE 3rd Grade ICS MA 1 53,352

McCourt Erika FLC 1st Grade Teacher MA+15 1 55,702

Mc Govern Jennifer PAE Resource Teacher BA 10 66,537

Mc Manus Kevin FIS Lang. Arts 6-8 Teacher MA 4 54,952

Melendez Janice PAE ESL Teacher BA 8 59,697

Mercer Jeremy FIS/PAE Health/Phys Ed Teacher

MA 5 55,752

Morrisroe John FIS Lang. Arts 6-8/ Social Studies Teacher

MA 2 53,752

Murdock Rory FIS Math 6-8 Teacher MA 6 57,352

Nagy Tracy PAE 5th Grade Teacher BA 5 53,402

Nigro Nadia PAE ESL Teacher MA+30 3 56,602

Notaro Salvatore PAE 3rd Grade Teacher BA 7 57,027

Oates Kaitlyn PAE Guidance Counselor MA 1 53,352

Ober Gillian PAE ESL Teacher MA 2 53,752

Palmieri Lynette FLC Bilingual Teacher MA 13 86,012

Picard Emily FLC Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

BA 1 51,002

Pistone Jean Marie PAE Resource Teacher MA+30 5 58,102

Ready Mary FIS Math Teacher MA 2 53,752

Reque Kimberly PAE Resource Teacher BA 7 57,027

Richardella Nicholas FLC Gr 1-2 SC Teacher MA 5 55,752

Roskey Kristen FLC Resource Teacher BA 2 51,402

Russo Allison FIS Science 6-8 Teacher BA 4 52,602

Snyder Christina PAE 4th Grade Teacher BA 8 59,697

Tomasino Jessica PAE Resource Teacher BA 8 59,697

Trattler Jennifer PAE 3rd Grade Teacher MA+30 2 56,102

Tschinkel Amy FIS LAL Resource Teacher BA 4 52,602

Van Clef Rose FIS/PAE Social Studies 6-8 Teacher

BA 6 55,002

Van Horn** Christina FIS Lang. Arts 6 - 8 Teacher BA 5 53,402

Wagner Devon SpS School Psychologist MA+30 5 58, 102

Ward Elizabeth FIS/PAE Spanish Teacher BA 10 66,537


Williams Tina FIS/PAE Resource Teacher BA 7 57,027

*Pending negotiation of a successor bargaining agreement **Receiving tenure in SY 2020-2021

8. Offer of Employment for 2020-2021 Non-Tenured Certificated Administrators

Approve the offer of employment for the 2020-2021 school year for the non-tenured certificated administrators listed as required by NJSA 18A:27-10.

Last Name First Name

Location Position Description Step 20-21 Adj Salary

dela Cruz** Samuel District Director Curriculum & Instruction (12 month) (Ph.D.) **Tenure 8/23/20

5 134,396

**Receiving tenure in SY 2020-2021 Ph.D. = Doctorate

9. Title I ESSA Math and Literacy Summer Program 2020 Coordinator (Incoming Grade 1-3) Approve the following staff member as Program Coordinator for the Title I ESSA Math and Literacy Summer Program 2020. Total stipend is $5,500. Program planning and preparation will be completed outside regular school hours from May 5, 2020 to June 30, 2020 and fund will be appropriated from GAAP Account 20-231-200-100-00-02-40 (FY 20) in the amount of $1,100. Work completed from July 1, 2020-August 13, 2020 will be appropriated from GAAP Account 20-231-200-100-00-02-40 (FY 21) in the amount of $4,400. The program is dependent upon schools being open to hold summer school sessions.

Name

Perski, Natasha

10. Title I Reallocation Grant Summer Transitional Program 2020 Coordinator (Incoming

Grade K) Approve the following staff member as Program Coordinator for the Title I Reallocation Grant 2020 Summer Transitional Program. The program will run 3.5 hours per day for staff from 8:45am – 12:15pm on Mondays through Thursdays beginning 7/06/20 and concluding 8/06/20 at Freehold Learning Center. Total stipend is $2,500 and will be appropriated from GAAP Account 20-236-200-100-00-01-40. The program is dependent upon schools being open to hold summer school sessions.

Name

Pena, Desiree

11. Curriculum Writers

Approve the following staff members to work on the following district curriculum projects as follow. Project period is May 5 to June 19, 2020. Funds will be appropriated from GAAP Account # 11-000-221-104-00-00-09.

Content Area Grade Level Curriculum Writers

Funds not to exceed

Health

K – 2 Fekete, Danielle

Mercer, Jeremy $1,050.00 3 – 5

6 – 8


Gifted and Talented Program K – 2 Abramson, Lauren

Slavick, Kenneth $700.00

3 – 5

Computer Innovation Lab

K – 2 Goldberg, Joshua

Herr, Jamie

Krieger, Karen

Slavick, Kenneth

$2,100.00

3 – 5

12. Summer Preparation for the Nursing Department 2020-2021 School Year

Approve the following staff members to work during the summer to prepare for the new school year 2020-2021 appropriated from GAAP Account 11-000-213-100-04-00-09 not to exceed 90 hours total.

Name Position Rate Total

Bernazzoli, Kelly Nurse 35 hrs @$30/hr $1,050

Horvath, Marta Nurse 20 hrs @$30/hr $600

Scalgione, Susan Nurse 35 hrs @$30/hr $1,050

13. Modify 040620 BOE Agenda Item J3, Teachers for Summer IEP Meetings 2020-2021 SY

Approve the following staff members, as needed to represent general education and special education teachers for summer IEP meetings appropriates from GAAP Account 11-000-219-104-00-01-09.

Name Position Rate

Hussey, Nora Special Education $30/hr

14. Modify 040620 BOE Agenda Item J2, Special Education ESY Program Staff 2020-2021 SY

Approve staff for the Special Education ESY program from 7/6/20-8/13/20.

Name Position Stipend Account #

Katzenstein-Stein, Mollie

Aide $15/hr x 96 hrs = $1,440 11-212-100-106-01-00-09

K. POLICIES AND REGULATIONS

1. Approve Policies and Regulations as listed.

a. 1st Reading:

Policy/Regulation Description

Policy #1581 Domestic Violence

Regulation #1581 Domestic Violence

Policy #2422 Health and Physical Education

Policy #3421.13 Postnatal Accommodations

Policy #4421.13 Postnatal Accommodations

Policy #5330 Administration of Medication

Regulation #5330 Administration of Medication

Policy #7243 Supervision of Construction


Policy #8210 School Year

Policy #8220 School Day

Regulation #8220 School Closings

Policy #8462 Reporting Potentially Missing or Abused Children

b. 2nd Reading:

None this period.

L. NEW BUSINESS/ADDENDA

None this period

M. DISCUSSION ITEMS

None

N. COMMUNICATIONS FROM SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY GROUPS

None O. PUBLIC COMMENTS

None P. REPORTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS

Mr. Ceppi took a moment to thank Dr. Tomazic, Dr. Howe and the entire District for doing a great job during this difficult situation and initializing programs so quickly. Ms. Corbett agreed and extended her thanks as well.

Q. ADJOURNMENT

On a motion by Mr. Jensen and seconded by Mr. Reich the Board of Education adjourned the meeting 8:00 PM. Unanimously approved.

Respectfully submitted by:

_____________________________ Joseph Howe, Board Secretary

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