from the office of the superintendent wayne …...regular meeting september 6, 2012 from the office...

Regular Meeting September 6, 2012

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT WAYNE BOARD OF EDUCATION

WAYNE, NEW JERSEY

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

6:00 PM - Executive Session Wayne Board of Education Conference Room 50 Nellis Drive Wayne, NJ 07470

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

I. Reading of "Sunshine Law" Statement

7:30 PM - Public Meeting Wayne Board of Education Conference Room 50 Nellis Drive Wayne, NJ 07470

Adequate notice of this Regular and Executive Meeting, setting forth time, date and location, has been provided in accordance with the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act on April 17, 2012 by: Prominently posting a copy on the bulletin board in the lobby of the offices of the Board of Education, which is a public place reserved for such announcements, transmitting a copy of this notice to The Record, The Wayne Today, and the Municipal Clerk.

II. Roll Call

III. Approval to Convene into Executive Session

-RECOMMENDED ACTION: X-13-01 WHEREAS, the Wayne Township Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the "Board") from time to time must convene into Executive Session to discuss confidential matters including but not limited to personnel issues, legal matters, student issues and labor negotiations.

WHEREAS, THE Board has on its agenda for the meeting being held on September 6, 2012 on issues relating to negotiations and legal items which must be discussed in a confidential closed session.

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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board shall move into Executive Session to discuss the above referenced matter.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the minutes of the executive session will provide as much information as possible without violating any applicable privilege or confidentiality so that the public can understand what was discussed and when available what the Board decision was.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the minutes of the executive session will be released to the public in an appropriately redacted form within a reasonable period of time.

BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the redacted portion of the executive session minutes will not be released until such time as the privilege or confidentiality is no longer applicable.

IV. Reconvene

The Executive Session of the Wayne Board of Education Regular Meeting of September 6, 2012, was convened in the Conference Room of the Wayne Board of Education, 50 Nellis Drive, Wayne, NJ 07470.

The Statement of Compliance setting forth time, date and location was read in accordance with the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act and the roll call was taken. The meeting was recessed and is now being reconvened.

FLAG SALUTE

MOMENT OF SILENCE

V. Administrative Summary Report

• Student Support Services Presentation - Dr. Mary Rose Scalo

• Superintendent's Report

• HIB Report

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VI. Revisions to Agenda Items

VII. Open to Public Agenda Items Only

This portion of the meeting is open to citizens for comment on agenda items only. Residents are to state their names, addresses, and subject matter. Comments may be limited to no more than five minutes per person. The Board Members request that all members of the public be courteous and mindful of the rights of other individuals when speaking. Due to confidentiality and legal rights afforded by the State of New Jersey to students and employees, no member of the public may speak negatively or in a derogatory manner about an employee or employees or about a student or students of the district for any reason at any time. All comments will be considered and a response may be forthcoming if and when appropriate. There will be no discussion during the public portion of this meeting. Comments may be responded to tonight under "new business" or at subsequent meetings under "old business."

Members of the public must consider their comments in light of the legal rights of those affected or identified in their comments and be aware that they are legally responsible and liable for their comments. The Board bears no responsibility nor will it be liable for any comments made by members of the public.

VIII. Approval of Minutes

IX. Committee Reports and Action

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Education Committee

Facilities & Transportation Committee

August 23, 2012

August 23, 2012

August 23, 2012

August 23, 2012

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Finance Committee

Personnel Committee

X. Action on Agenda

Administrative:

Approval of HIB Report A-13-01 -RECOMMENDED ACTION:

"that the Board affirm the Superintendent's decision on the Harrassment, Intimidation and Bullying matters first reported to the Board on August 23, 2012, as required by N.J.S.A. 18A:37-15."

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Education:

Approval of Reimbursement E-13-01 -RECOMMENDED ACTION:

"that the Board approve reimbursement to the parents of student 028826 for an independent assessment completed by The Learning Laboratory LLC not to exceed $750.00."

Approval of Out of District Placements E-13-02 -RECOMMENDED ACTION:

"that the Board approve out of district placements for the 2012-2013 school year and that transportation be arranged as

. d " requIre . Student School Amount

013736 Passaic County Educational $25,455.00 Services Commission

021315 Educational Services $65,032.00 Commission of Morris County -R�gional Day_

027893 Educational Services $65,032.00 Commission of Morris County -Regional Day $28,160.00 1:1 Aide

Approval of Contract E-13-03 -RECOMMENDED ACTION:

"that the Board approve a contract with Concordia Learning Center at St. Joseph's School for the Blind for student 030170 to receive services 1 hour per week at the rate of $125.00 per hour for the 2012-2013 school year not to exceed $4,500.00."

Approval of Home Instruction for the 2012-2013 School Year E-13-04 -RECOMMENDED ACTION:

"that the Board approve the Home Instruction for the 2011-2012 School Year as follows:

1.0. # Gen. School! Reason Hours Hourly Eff. Edl Grade Per Rate Date

Spec. Week Ed.

020109 SE WHHS/Gr. Medical 10 $40.00 9/6/12 9

Approval of Out of District Professional Travel for Staff Members E-13-05 -RECOMMENDED ACTION:

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"that the Board approve out of district professional travel for the 2012-2013 school year as follows:

Whereas, district employees and members of the Board of Education listed on the chart are attending conferences, conventions, staff training, seminars, workshops, student events or other required travel; and

Whereas, the attendance at stated functions were previously approved by the chief school administrator and business administrator as work related and within the scope of work responsibilities of the attendees; and,

Whereas, the attendance at the functions were approved as promoting delivery of instruction of furthering efficient operation on the district, and fiscally prudent; and

Whereas, the travel and related expenses particular to attendance at these functions are within state travel guidelines established by the Department of Treasury NJOMO circular letter;

Be it resolved, the Board of Education finds the travel and related expenses particular to attendance at these previously approved functions;

Be it resolved, that the expenses are justified and therefore reimbursable and/or payable:

NAME BLDG. WORKSHOP DATE/S REG. T=Travel TOTAL FEE L=Lodging COST

M&I=Meals Incidentals

Vafaie, WHHSI Communications 9/20/12 149.00 T= $7.14 $156.14 F. WVHS Management

Human Resource:

Approval of Appointment of Extra Curricular Advisor -RECOMMENDED ACTION:

"that the Board approve the Superintendent's recommendation to approve for the 2012-2013 school year, extra curricular advisor, Sheri Tuite, Grade 7 Team Leader, Schuyler Colfax Middle School, Step 1, $1,950."

H-13-01

Approval of Revised Items H-13-02 -RECOMMENDED ACTION:

"that the Board approve the Superintendent's recommendation to revise items for the 2012-2013 school year, as follows."

Annette Avolio, extra curricular advisor, .5 Student Council Advisor, Anthony Wayne Middle School, moving from Step 2 to Step 1, $1,225.00, sharing w/J,Robjohns.

Change in dates Staff leave 10#4080, Grade 3, Randall Carter Elementary School 9/4/12 - 10/4/12 - paid sick days


10/5/12 - 1/3113 - FMLA Maternity Leave, wlo pay & w/benefits 1/4/13-4/15/13 - WEA contractual extension, wlo pay & wlo benefits.

Approval of Appointment of Instructional Paraprofessionals -RECOMMENDED ACTION:

"that the Board approve the Superintendent's recommendation to approve for the 2012-2013 school year, Instructional Paraprofessionals, as follows."

Jenna Semeraro, Instructional Paraprofessional 1: 1, Step 1-3 of the Paraprofessional Salary Guide, $16.09 per hour, 7:10 a.m. -2:20 p.m, Student 10#021738, Wayne Valley High School, effective September 6, 2012, replacing Karen Mendez. ($15.86hrIStep5-6)

Katie Selsor, Instructional Paraprofessional 2:1, Step 4-5 of the Paraprofessional Salary Guide, $16.21 per hour, 8:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m., Student 10#035853 and 2nd student TBO, Albert P. Terhune Elementary School, effective September 6, 2012, replacing Nadine Keenan. ($15.76/Step3-4)

Jaclyn Turi, Instructional Paraprofessional 1 :1, Step 1-3 of the Paraprofessional Salary Guide, $16.09 per hour, 8:45 a.m. - 3:25 p.m., Student 10#025089, Albert Payson Terhune Elementary School, effective September 6, 2012, replacing Tracy Rosky. ($15.76hrIStep3-4)

Gary Hanke, Instructional Paraprofessional, Resource Room, Step 1-3 of the Paraprofessional Salary Guide, $16.09 per hour, 7:45 a.m. - 2:50 p.m., Schuyler Colfax Middle School, effective September 6, 2012, replacing Conor O'Hara. ($15.66hrIStep1-2)

NOTE: Salaries being replaced reflect the budgeted salaries for 2011-2012 school year

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H-13-03

Approval of Salary Adjustment for Professional Staff H-13-04 -RECOMMENDED ACTION:

"that the Board approve the Superintendent's recommendation of approve a salary adjustment for the following teacher due to incorrect guide placement, as follows."

Kelly Oelvescovo: Teacher AW 2011-2012 school year 1/1/12-6/30/12: from 14MA+30 $83,400 to 15MA+30 $86,850 total adjustment: $3,450


Approval of Resignations -RECOMMENDED ACTION:

H-13-05

"that the Board approve the Superintendent's recommendation to accept the resignations, as follows." Nadine Keenan, Paraprofessional, Anthony Wayne Middle School, effective September 3, 2012, personal reasons." ($15.76hr.)

Ann Marie Froonjian, Paraprofessional, Theunis Dey Elementary School, effective June 30,2012, personal reasons. ($16.71 hr/Step8-9)

Approval of Appointment of Office Personnel H-13-06 -RECOMMENDED ACTION:

"that the Board approve the Superintendent's recommendation to approve for the 2012-2013 school year, Office Personnel, as follows."

Debra McLain, Secretary to Vice Principal, Step 5 of the WEA Office Personnel III Salary Guide, $33,900.00, pro-rated, Wayne Hills High School, effective September 1, 2012, replacing Shirley Campbell." ($40,600/Step 8)

Julie Lisella, from Accounts Payable, OPIII, Step 5 of the WEA Office Personnel Salary Guide $33,900 to Secretary to Assistant Business Administrator, OPIV, Step 5 of the WEA Office Personnel Salary Guide, $35,300, pro-rated, effective September 1, 2012, new position replacing abolished Confidential Assistant to the Asst. BA position.

Approval of Volunteer Athletic Coaches -RECOMMENDED H-13-07 ACTION:

"that the Board approve the appointment of Corinne Marotta as a Volunteer Gymnastics Athletic Coach at Wayne Valley for the 2012-2013 school year".

Approval of Staff Leaves H-13-08 -RECOMMENDED ACTION:

"that the Board approve the Superintendent's recommendation to approve for the 2012-2013 school year, staff leaves, as follows."

10#4355 - School Cafeteria Playground Aide, Randall Carter Elementary School 9/1/12 - 10/5/12 - Medical Leave, w/o pay. 10#7396 - School Cafeteria Playground Aide, Anthony Wayne Middle School

Regular Meeting September 6,2012

11/15/12 - 11/17/12 - Personal Leave, w/o pay.

10#0297 - Paraprofessional, Wayne Hills High School 11/15/12 - 1/6/13 - Personal Leave, w/o pay & w/benefits.

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Approval of Appointment of Substitutes H-13-09 -RECOMMENDED ACTION:

"that the Board approve the Superintendent's recommendation to approve for the 2012-2013 school year, Substitutes, as follows."

Sandra Peterson: PARA Marilyn Gerardi: OFFICE

Approval of Job Descriptions H-13-10 -RECOMMENDED ACTION:

"that the Board approve the Superintendent's recommendation to approve job descriptions for the Human Resources Specialist and Compliance Specialist, as per attached."

Approval of Employment Agreements with the Assistant H-13-11 Superintendent and Business Administrator/Board Secretary -RECOMMENDED ACTION:

"that the Board approve the Superintendent's recommendation to approve employment agreements with the Assistant Superintendent, Marysol Berrios, and Business Administrator/Board Secretary, Juanita Petty, effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, as reviewed and approved by the Executive County Superintendent of Schools, as per attached."

Approval of Retirement H-13-12 -RECOMMENDED ACTION:

"that the Board approve the Superintendent's recommendation to accept the retirement of Maryann Ostermann, Grade 2, Theunis Dey Elementary School, effective November 1, 2012." ($113, 130/22MA+30)

Approval of Increase in Assignment H-13-13 -RECOMMENDED ACTION:

"that the Board approve the Superintendent's recommendation to approve for the 2012-2013 school year, increase in assignment

Regular Meeting September 6.2012

for Catherine Hecht, from OP III Step 9, $26,100, 60% Business Office to 5/5 OP III Step 9, $43,500 pro-rated, Accounts Payable, effective September 1, 2012."

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Approval of ApPointment of Professional Staff H-13-14 -RECOMMENDED ACTION:

"that the Board approve the Superintendent's recommendation to approve for the 2012-2013 school year, Jamie Morano, BA Rider University, Step 1 of the Bachelors Teachers Salary Guide, $23,600.00, .5 Kindergarten a.m., Ryerson Elementary School, effective September 1, 2012, new position."

Policy:

Approval of Bylaw #0110--Second Reading for Action

-RECOMMENDED ACTION:

"that the Board approve Bylaw #011 O--Identification--second reading for action, having been recommended by the Superintendent, as attached."

NOTE: In order to improve consistent practices across the district, all communications moving forward will list the name of our district as Wayne Township Public Schools.



"that the Board approve Bylaw #0151-0rganization Meeting-second reading for action, having been recommended by the Superintendent, as attached."

NOTE: With the change in the school board election date from April to November, Bylaw #0151 required revision.



"that the Board approve Bylaw #0167--Public Participation in Board Meetings--second reading for action, having been recommended by the Superintendent, as attached."

NOTE: New Jersey's Open Public Meeting Act was revised to require every Board of Education to set aside a portion of every meeting for public comment. Our existing policy was revised to meet this requirement.

P-13-01

P-13-02

P-13-03

Approval of Policy #2431--First Reading for Consideration P-13-04 -RECOMMENDED ACTION:

"that the Board approve Policy #2431-Athletic Competition--first reading for consideration, having been recommended at the

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August 23, 2012 Education Committee, as per attached."

NOTE: Revision reflects NJSIAA guidelines for eligibility.

Approval of Policy #2431.4--First Reading for Consideration P-13-05 -RECOMMENDED ACTION:

"that the Board approve Policy #2431 .4--Prevention and Treatment of Sports-Related Concussions and Head Injuries-first reading for consideration--having been recommended at the July 19, 2012 Education Committee, as per attached."

NOTE: Revision reflects the addition of cheerleaders to the already adopted policy which covered student-athletes providing the same safeguards and safety measures to both.

Approval of Policy #2622-5econd Reading for Action P-13-06 -RECOMMENDED ACTION:

"that the Board approve Policy #2622--Pupil Assessments-second reading for action, having been recommended at the July 19,2012 Education Committee, as per attached."

NOTE: Revision reflects the inclusion of the names of the State assessments and has updated the term "pupil with Limited English Proficiency (LEP)" to "English Language Leamer (ELL)."


"that the Board approve Policy #6470--Payment of Claims--first reading for consideration, having been recommended at the August 23, 2012 Finance Committee, as per attached."

NOTE: This mandated policy was revised to comply with updated statutes. In addition, however, verbiage was included to allow the Business Office to pay claims where there is a legal and/or contractual need to pay invoices upon receipt, such as insurance claims and utilities. Inclusion of this verbiage in the policy will eliminate the need for the Board to approve a motion regarding these payments every year.


"that the Board approve Policy #6471--School District Travel--first reading for consideration, having been recommended at the August 23, 2012 Finance Committee, as per attached."

NOTE: This mandated policy was revised to increase the allowable amount for registration fees per employee for regular business travel (meetings, required conferences) that do not require Board approval. Increases are limited to the CPI index.


For the 2012-2013 school year, the registration limit is $157.00.

Approval of Policy #6472-Second Reading for Action P-13-09 -RECOMMENDED ACTION:

"that the Board approve Policy #6472--Tuition Assistance-second reading for action, having been recommended at the June 28, 2012 Education Committee, as per attached."

NOTE: Revision reflects new statute N.J.S.A. 18A:6-8.5 impacting tuition assistance and additional compensation paid for a staff member who acquires additional academic credits or completes an advanced degree.

School Resources:

Approval of the Bills List S-13-01 -RECOMMENDED ACTION:

"that the Board approve the September 6, 2012 Bills List in the total amount of $2,953,765.20, as per the attached."

Approval of 2012-2013 Agreement for E-rate Consulting Services S-13-02 -RECOMMENDED ACTION: -

"that the Board approve the 2012-2013 Agreement for E-rate Consulting Services with BTU Consultants, LLC, to serve as our agent for E-rate filing for Funding Year 2013-2014, in the amount of $7,120.00, as per the attached."

NOTE: The District receives approximately $200,000 in credits and/or revenue through the E-rate program. This amount has been budgeted for the 2012-2013 school year.

Approval of Change Order S-13-03 -RECOMMENDED ACTION:

"that the Board approve Change Order with Open Systems Integrators Inc. in connection with State Project #5570-087-12-1000 for JFK Elementary School and State Project #5570-078-12-1000 for APT Elementary School Phone/lntercom/Clock Projects, in a total amount of $3,518 for additional audio reinforcement and a clock in both gymnasiums and in the cafeteria in APT, as per the attached."

NOTE: This change order is needed to ensure safety and security in the common areas in these school facilities. The change order is still within the total amount budgeted and approved by the State for these projects.

Approval to Authorize the Execution and Delivery of Grant Agreement -RECOMMENDED ACTION:

"that the Board authorize the execution and delivery of the

S-13-04


Educational Facilities Construction and Financing Act Section 15 Grant Agreement for the Wayne Hills Metal Shop Conversion Project, DOE Project #5570-055-05-1000 in the amount of $14,815; and further, that the Board delegate authority to the Business Administrator for supervision of the school facilities project."

NOTE: This project dates back to 2005. Because the District had acted as the general contractor for this project since all bids that were received were over the estimated project cost, the total project costs were not eligible for reimbursement from the State. After working with the State on closing out this project, the NJSDA did finally agree to reimburse the District for its share of the architectural fees incurred. This resolution is required so that the District can receive its 40% of the costs for the fees incurred.

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Approval to Donate a School Bus S-13-05 -RECOMMENDED ACTION:

"that the Board approve a donation to the Township of Wayne of a 25 passenger school bus, 2000 Chevrolet Bluebird, VIN #1 GBJG31 F4Y1200958 to be used by the Wayne Parks and Recreation Department, as reviewed by both the Facilities and Transportation Committee and the Finance Committee, as per the attached."

NOTE: State regulation limits the useful life of a school bus to 12 years. This bus can no longer be used by the School District.

XI. Open to Public

This portion of the meeting is open to citizens for comment on any topic. Residents are to state their names, addresses, and subject matter. Comments may be limited to no more than five minutes per person. The Board Members request that all members of the public be courteous and mindful of the rights of other individuals when speaking. Due to confidentiality and legal rights afforded by the State of New Jersey to students and employees, no member of the public may speak negatively or in a derogatory manner about an employee or employees or about a student or students of the district for any reason at any time. All comments will be considered and a response may be forthcoming if and when appropriate. There will be no discussion during the public portion of this meeting. Comments may be responded to tonight under "new business" or at subsequent meetings under "old business."

Members of the public must consider their comments in light of the legal rights of those affected or identified in their comments and be aware that they are legally responsible and liable for their comments. The Board bears no responsibility nor will it be liable for any comments made by members of the public.


XII. Old Business

XIII. New Business

XIV. Executive Session

XV. Adjournment

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011 0 IDENTIFICATION

Name

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WAYNE TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF EDUCATION

BYLAWS 011 O/Page 1 of 1

IDENTIFICATION

The official name of the Board of Education shall be "The Board of Education of Wayne Township Public Schools in the County of Passaic."

Purpose

The Board of Education exists for the purpose of providing a thorough and efficient system of free public education in grades Kindergarten through twelve in the Wayne Township Public Schools.

Composition

The Wayne Township Public School District is comprised of all the area within the municipal boundaries of Wayne.

Classification

The school district shall be classified as a Type II district.

Address

The address of the Board of Education shall be:

50 Nellis Drive Wayne, New Jersey 07470

N.J.S.A. 18A:8-1; 18A:9-2; 18A:9-3; 18A:1O-2

Adopted: 15 October 2009 Revised:

Regular Meeting September 6.2012

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P-13-02

WAYNE TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF EDUCATION

BYLAWS 01511Page 1 of 1

ORGANIZATION MEETING

o 151 ORGANIZATION MEETING

The Board of Education shall organize annually at a regular meeting held on any day of the first week in January following the November school election.

This day shall be determined and shall be advertised accordingly. If the organizational meeting cannot take place on the specified day by reason of lack of a quorum or for any other reason, said meeting shall be held within three days thereafter.

The order of business shall be for the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to open the meeting, and then shall administer the oath of office to new Board members. He/she will serve as temporary chairperson and will conduct the election of the President. When a President is elected, he/she will assume the chair. The Vice-President shall then be elected.

The organizational meeting shall constitute a regular meeting of the Board for the transaction of business.

N.J.S.A. 18A:1O-3; 18A:1O-5 N.J.S.A. 41:1-1; 41:1-3



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P-13-03

WAYNE TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF EDUCATION

BYLAWS 0167/Page 1 of 2

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN BOARD MEETINGS

0167 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN BOARD MEETINGS

The Board of Education recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on school matters of community interest.

In order to pennit the fair and orderly expression of such comment, the Board shall set aside a portion of every Board meeting, the length of the portion to be determined by the Board, for public comment on any school or school district issue that a member of the public feels may be of concern to the residents of the school district.

Public participation shall be governed by the following rules:

1. A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by an announcement of his/her name, place of residence, and group affiliation, if appropriate;

2. Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to five minutes' duration.

3. No participant may speak more than once on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard;

4. All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer; no participant may address or question Board members individually;

5. The presiding officer may:

a. Interrupt, warn, or tenninate a participant's statement when the statement is too lengthy, abusive, obscene, or irrelevant;

b. Request any individual to leave the meeting when that person does not observe reasonable decorum;

c. Request the assistance of law enforcement officers in the removal of a disorderly person when that person's conduct interferes with the orderly progress of the meeting;


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WAYNE TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF EDUCATION

BYLAWS 0167/Page 2 of 2

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN BOARD MEETINGS

d. Call for a recess or an adjournment to another time when the lack of public decorum so interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting as to warrant such action; and

e. Waive these rules when necessary for the protection of privacy or the efficient administration of the Board's business.

NJ.S.A. 2C:33-8 N.J.S.A. 10:4-12



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WAYNE TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF EDUCATION

2622 PUPIL ASSESSMENTS (M)

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PUPIL ASSESSMENTS (M)

The New Jersey statewide assessment program has been designed to measure the extent to which all pupils at the elementary, middle, and secondary levels have attained New Jersey's Core Curriculum Content Standards. The Board of Education will comply with implementing the schedule of the New Jersey State Board of Education statewide assessment program.

Assessments

The Superintendent shall develop and present to the Board annually for its approval an assessment program that complies with rules of the State Board of Education.

Records

The Board shall maintain an accurate record of each pupil's performance on Statewide assessments in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A: 8-4.2. Notwithstanding Policy 8330, information regarding individual pupil test scores shall be released only to the pupil, hislher parent(s) or legal guardian(s), or individuals eligible by court order and school personnel and school officials deemed authorized by Federal and State law.

Dissemination of Information

In accordance with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 6A:8-4.S, the school district is required to report annually to the State Board of Education and the public on the progress of all pupils and pupil subgroups in meeting the Core Curriculum Content Standards as measured by the Statewide assessment system by publishing and distributing the Department of Education's annual New Jersey School Report Card in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:7E-2 through 6 and the New Jersey Open Public Records Act. N.J.S.A. 47:1A-l et seq.

Parental Notification

Parent(s) or legal guardian(s) shall be informed of the district assessment program and of any special tests that are to be administered to their children.


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Pupils With Disabilities

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

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PUPIL ASSESSMENTS (M)

Pupils with disabilities shall participate in all state assessments systems in accordance with provisions as outlined in N.lA.C. 6A:14-4.10. Accommodations and modifications approved by the New Jersey Department of Education for the administration of the Statewide assessment shall be provided when detennined necessary by the Individual Education Plan (IEP) team to pupils with disabilities who participate in general Statewide assessments. Pupils with disabilities shall participate in the Alternative Proficiency Assessment (APA) as provided for in N.lA.C. 6A:14-4.1O(a)2.

English Language Leamer (ELL)

An English language learner is a person who is in the process of acquiring English and has a first language other than English. ELLs are the same pupils who are sometimes referred to as limited English proficient (LEP). All shall participate in all statewide assessments and may be provided appropriate accommodations or modifications as approved by the New Jersey Department of Education.

All ELLs shall satisfy the requirements for high school graduation according to N.J.A.C. 6A:8-5.l , except that any ELL may demonstrate they have attained State minimum levels of proficiency through:

I. Passage of the Alternative High School Assessment (AHSA) process in their native language and passage of an English fluency assessment approved by the New Jersey Department of Education; or

2. Passage of the AHSA process in English with appropriate accommodations.

Pupils with disabilities as defined in N.1.A.C. 6A:14-1.3 or eligible under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and who participate in the AHSA process are not required to participate in repeated administrations of the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA).

N.1.S.A. 18A:7C-6.2 N.J.A.C. 6A:7-1.7; 6A:8-4.1 ; 6A:8-5. l ;

6A:14-1.1 et seq.; 6A:14-3.7; 6A:14-4.10; 6A:14-4.12; 6A:15-1.11

Adopted: 15 October 2009

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P-13-09

WAYNE TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF EDUCATION

6472 TUITION ASSISTANCE

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Tuition Assistance

The Board of Education recognizes the importance of advanced educational experience, coursework, and degrees for employees. The Board of Education may provide tuition assistance to an employee in accordance with contract provisions in a collective bargaining agreement, an individual employment contract, or as per any other employment agreement or contract approved by the Board.

In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. ISA:6-S.5, in order for the Board of Education to provide tuition assistance to an employee for coursework taken at an institution of higher education or additional compensation upon the acquisition of additional academic credits or completion of a degree program at an institution of higher education:

1. The institution shall be a duly authorized institution of higher education as defined in Section 3 of P.L.19S6, c.S7 (C.1SA:3-15.3);

2. The employee shall be required to obtain approval from the Superintendent of Schools prior to enrollment in any course for which tuition assistance is sought. In the event the Superintendent denies the approval, the employee may appeal the denial to the Board of Education. In the case of tuition assistance for the Superintendent of Schools, the approval shall be obtained from the Board of Education; and

3. In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. lSA: 6-S.5.c., tuition assistance or additional compensation shall be provided only for a course or degree related to the employee's current or future job responsibilities.

In addition, the standards set forth in Board Policy No. 1620, Administrative Employment Contracts, concerning tuition assistance or reimbursement and additional compensation apply to Superintendents, Deputy Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, and School Business Administrators.

Nothing in N.J.S.A. lSA:6-S.5 shall be construed to limit the authority of the Board to establish more stringent requirements for the provision of tuition assistance or additional compensation. The provisions of this Policy and N.J.S.A. lSA:6-S.5 shall not be deemed to impair an obligation set forth in a collective


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BOARD OF EDUCATION

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Tuition Assistance

negotiations agreement or an individual contract of employment in effect on May 6, 2010.

N.J.S.A. 18A:6-8.5

Adopted: Revised:

from the office of the superintendent wayne …...regular meeting september 6, 2012 from the office...

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