REGULAR MEETING AGENDA MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

Monday, September 29, 2014 6:30 PM

1. Opening Activities

1.1 Call to Order/Flag Salute 1.2 Moment of Reflection 1.3 Statement of Advance Notice

2. Approval of Open and Closed Session Minutes 2.1 Regular Meeting – August 25, 2014 3. Communications and Petitions (Board/Superintendent) 4. Reports and Discussions 4.1 Superintendent's Report 4.1.1 District Report of Violence and Vandalism 1/1/2014-6/30/2014 4.2 Personnel Committee Report 4.3 Curriculum & Instruction Committee Report 4.4 Business Committee Report 4.5 Policy Committee Report 4.6 Parent-Teacher Association Reports 4.7 Board President’s Report 5. Public Comments on Action Items (members of the community may comment on any agenda

item listed in this section prior to Board discussion) 6. Action Items (members of the community may comment on any agenda item listed in this

section prior to Board discussion) 6.1 Monthly Expenditures and Reports (attached) 6.2 Personnel (attached) 6.3 Curriculum and Instruction (attached) 6.4 Business Services (attached) 7. Old Business 8. New Business 9. Public Comments (Students, parents, employee organizations, community members). 10. Board and Administration Comments/Suggestions for Future Agenda Items 11. Confidential Session (At its discretion, the Board may declare a confidential session whenever

matters to be discussed fall within one of the categories listed below)

RESOLVED, that the Board meet in closed session for the purpose of discussing:

personnel, negotiations, pending or anticipated litigation, matters of attorney-client privilege, X confidential pupil matters, real estate matters.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the matters discussed in closed session be disclosed to the public when the reason for confidentiality no longer exists.

11. Adjourn

6.1 Motion to approve, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following

monthly expenditures and reports:

6.1.1 Approve the September 29, 2014 bill list in the amount of $2,652,467.94.

6.1.2 Approve the September 15, 2014 payroll in the amount of

$2,850,516.04. 6.1.3 Approve the Board Secretary’s Report for the months of July and

August 2014. 6.1.4 Approve the Treasurer’s Report for the months of July and August

2014. 6.1.5 Approve the Transfer Report for the months of July and August

2014. 6.1.6 Motion to certify that no major account or fund has been over-

expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(b) as of August 31, 2014 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

Personnel Agenda for Board Meeting September 29, 2014

6.2 Motion to approve on the recommendation of the Superintendent the following Personnel action items:

6.2.1 Accept the resignation of Lila Baboomian, part time Teacher Aide at Mt. View School effective October 16, 2014 with appreciation for two years of service to the Mount Olive Township School District.

6.2.2 Accept the resignation of Terry Collington, Homebound Instructor effective September 17, 2014 with appreciation for three years of service to the Mount Olive Township School District.

6.2.3 Approve an unpaid medical leave of absence for Karen Cowan, Lunchroom/Recess Aide at Tinc Road School effective September 22, 2014 until released by physician. Benefits are not provided by the Board.

6.2.4 Approve a leave of absence for Dawn Maguire, certified Lunchroom/Recess Aide at Mt. View School effective October 1, 2014 through April 1, 2015.

6.2.5 Approve a paid maternity leave of absence using accumulated sick days for Mary Fisher, Elementary School Teacher at Mt. View School effective January 5, 2015 through February 6, 2015 and further approve an unpaid childcare leave of absence effective February 9, 2015 through May 8, 2015; anticipated return May 11, 2015. Dental/Medical benefits will be provided by the Board without interruption.

6.2.6 Approve a paid maternity leave of absence using accumulated sick days for Shannon Carlson, Teacher of Science at Mount Olive Middle School effective November 3, 2014 through January 14, 2015 and further approve an unpaid childcare leave of absence effective January 15, 2015 through March 31, 2015; anticipated return April 1, 2015. Dental/Medical benefits will be provided by the Board without interruption.

6.2.7 Approve the appointment of Ashling McNally as a long term substitute Elementary School Teacher at CMS Elementary School at the per diem rate of $80.00 for the first twenty consecutive days increasing to $150.00 per day on the 21st day effective October 9, 2014 through March 30, 2015, serving for Kate Brady on a maternity leave of absence. (Budgeted)

6.2.8 Approve the appointment of Cheryl Moser, part time Teacher Aide at Tinc Road School at step one (1) - $12.41 per hour* on the Aide Salary Guide, four (4) hours per day, five (5) days per week effective September 30, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year, replacing Daniela DeLisi. (Budgeted).

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6.2.9 Approve the appointment of Dawn Montesano,

Lunchroom/Recess Aide at Mt. View School at step one (1) - $12.41 per hour* on the Aide Salary Guide, three (3) hours per day, five (5) days per week effective October 14, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year, replacing Teresa Petrocelli. (Budgeted).

6.2.10 Approve the appointment of Katherine Katsigiannis, certified

Instructional Assistant at CMS Elementary School at step eight (8) - $14.87 per hour* on the Aide Salary Guide, five (5) hours per day, five (5) days per week effective October 1, 2014 through April 1, 2015. (Budgeted).

6.2.11 Approve the appointment of Megan Manley, certified

Instructional Assistant at CMS Elementary School at step eight (8) - $14.87 per hour* on the Aide Salary Guide, five (5) hours per day, five (5) days per week effective October 1, 2014 through April 1, 2015. (Budgeted).

6.2.12 Approve the appointment of Janet Greco, certified Instructional

Assistant at Sandshore School at step eight (8) - $14.87 per hour* on the Aide Salary Guide, five (5) hours per day, five (5) days per week effective October 1, 2014 through April 1, 2015. (Budgeted).

6.2.13 Approve the appointment of Dawn Maguire, certified

Instructional Assistant at Mt. View School at step eight (8) - $14.87 per hour* on the Aide Salary Guide, five (5) hours per day, five (5) days per week effective October 1, 2014 through April 1, 2015. (Budgeted).

6.2.14 Approve the employment of the following staff to provide ABA

Therapy at home effective for the 2014-2015 school year:

Name Hours Total Weeks Hourly Rate* Total Cost Cheryl Tracey 41 37 $45.53 $1,866.73

6.2.15 Approve column movement on the salary guide for the

following professional staff for the 2014-2015 school year: (Budgeted)

Name From To* Kelly Biagiotti BA MA Mark Bolen BA+30 MA Donna Larkin BA+30 MA Catherine Wilson BA+30 MA

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6.2.16 Approve the employment of the following list of professional staff to write curriculum at $42.00 per hour for the subjects and hours listed for the 2014-2015 school year: (Budgeted)

Name Subject Hours Janel Ellard Algebra 2 Resource 20 Janel Ellard Geometry Resource 20 Keith Lucid Calculus BC 10 Keith Lucid Geometry Essentials 20 James West Calculus CP 20 James West Calculus BC 10 Patricia Sullivan Algebra 2 Honors 20 Jennifer Kalkunte Algebra 2 CP 20 Jennifer Kalkunte PreCalculus CP 20 Mary Huizenga PreCalculus Honors 20 Linda Hunter Foundations of Math

Resource 20

Linda Hunter Foundations of Math CP 20 Linda Hunter Algebra 1 Resource 20 Linda Hunter Algebra 1 CP 20 William Jimenez Geometry Honors 20 William Jimenez Geometry CP 20 Deborah McKee Basic Math 9/10 20 Kelly Churchill Physical Education 9th 20 Jennifer Rebels Physical Education 12th 20 Kori DiColo Physical Education 11th 20 Matthew Vanzini Women’s Chorus-Honors 15 A.Thomas Grossi Humanoids (Science) 15 Vivianne Bolen Communications in 21st

Century 10

6.2.17 Approve the appointment of professional staff to the Extra Pay

for Extra Service positions at Mount Olive High School for the 2014-2015 school year, as attached. (Budgeted)

6.2.18 Approve the appointment of professional staff to the Extra Pay

for Extra Service positions at Mount Olive Middle School for the 2014-2015 school year, as attached. (Budgeted)

6.2.19 Approve the appointment of professional staff to the Extra Pay

for Extra Service positions at the Elementary Schools for the 2014-2015 school year, as attached. (Budgeted)

6.2.20 Approve the following Extra Pay/Extra Service job descriptions

at Mount Olive High School effective for the 2014-2015 school year, as attached:

Marauder Madness Club Assistant-Group Group 5 Choral Ensembles-Group 4

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6.2.21 Approve the appointment of the following staff to the list of

Homebound Instructors at the hourly rate of $30.00 for the 2014-2015 school year:

April Beauchamp Caroline Harvey

6.2.22 Approve the following additions to the list of substitute teachers

for the 2014-2015 school year:

Name Crs/Degree Institution

Sarah Giansanti B.A. Framingham State Univ. Mary Merenda B.A. Montclair State University Christine Miller B.A. Cedarville University Robert O’Callaghan B.A. Southern New Hampshire

Univ.

6.2.23 Approve the following substitute teachers on a month-to-month basis for the month of October, 2014 at the rate of $100 per day of service as follows:

Substitute Teacher School Assignment Kevin Mulcahy Mount Olive High School Thomas Graham Mount Olive Middle School Lynne Mowbray Mt. View School Corinne Sylvester Sandshore School Lisa Cooper Tinc Road School

6.2.24 Approve the appointment of Ashling McNally as a substitute

teacher effective October 1, 2014 through October 8, 2014 at CMS Elementary School at the rate of $100.00 per day of service.

6.2.25 Approve the appointment of Amy Salafia as a substitute

teacher effective October 9, 2014 through October 31, 2014 at CMS Elementary School at the rate of $100.00 per day of service.

*Salaries to be determined through the successor agreement currently being negotiated.

*not listed in contract

2014-2015 Mount Olive High School Proposed Extra Pay for Extra Service Positions

Group 1 Class Advisor 12

th Grade (2) Laurie Craig and Jessica Hamilton

Student Council Melissa Grossberndt Yearbook (2) Robert Peters (1) and Lea Margosiak and Jena

Graham (shared) Project Habitat Coordinator Stephanie Makala Marauder Madness Club Chris Praml Group 2 Class Advisor 11

th Grade (2) Christopher Bosch and Jodi Bosch

Debate Ronan Cotter National Honor Society (shared) Roberta Schilling and Audrey Strahl Newspaper (shared) Lea Margosiak and Erin Riley-Lepo Group 3 Choral Director Matthew Vanzini Class Advisor 10

th Grade (2) Keith Czesak and Ronan Cotter

International Thespian Society Jodi Bosch FBLA (shared) Linda Ward and Grace Barrett Music Director Matt Vanzini National Art Honor Society (shared) Megan Boyd, Peter Morgan, Donna Larkin,

Thomas Van Stone, and Diane Phares National English Honor Society Kristen Casabona Tri-M Music Honor Society Matthew Vanzini Weight Trainer, Summer David Benfatti World Languages Honor Society Christina Pirog Best Buddies Nancy Gilbert Jazz Band Darrell Hendricks Group 4 Choral Music Matthew Vanzini Class Advisor 9

th Grade (2) Mary Huizenga and Linda Hunter

Music Instrumental (shared) John DiEgidio and Darrell Hendricks S.A.D.D. Christina Pirog Science League/Day Catherine French Varsity Club (shared) Kelly Churchill and Kori DiColo Weight Trainer, Winter/Spring Mark Bolen and David Benfatti Special Olympic Advisor Nancy Gilbert DECA Club Timothy Kelly Gay Straight Alliance Danielle Kulawiak Group 5 Activities Account Advisor Christine Nelson Amnesty International (shared) Katrina Geannakopoulos and Amanda Wheaton Best Buddies Assistant Holiday Dance (shared) Peter Morgan and Melissa Grossberndt IDI Biology Club Todd Schultze Key Club (shared) Kelly Churchill and Kori DiColo Math League Jennifer Kalkunte Leo Club Erin Riley-Lepo Computer Science Club A. Thomas Grossi

No Group Assignment After School Library Supervision (3 days/week) Rebecca Bushby and Lisa Newberg-Brown Trainer Sean Conroy Head Nurse Suzanne Herbst Marching Band, Director John DiEgidio Marching Band Assistant (Assistant Director) Darrell Hendricks Marching Band Assistant Christina Pirog

*not listed in contract

Homework Club-3 days/week Roberta Schilling and Malainie Hibler MOTV Station Management* Chris Praml Website Editor Kristen Casabona First Robotics Team Advisor* David Bodmer First Robotics Team Assistants* (2) Ernest DiCicco and A. Thomas Grossi Drama Club Jodi Bosch Drama Club Assistant Christopher Bosch Stipend Positions Work Internship Coordinator Allen Pokrywa Job Shadow Coordinator Timothy Kelly School to Work Transition Specialist Michael Behre

2014-2015 Mount Olive Middle School Proposed Extra Pay for Extra Service Positions Art Club Shawn West Gosk Community Links Karen LaValley Computer Club Debate Club Leah Sian Drama Club Christopher Bosch Drama Club – Assistant Director Kathleen Kennedy Drama Club Music Director Christopher Bosch Drama Club Choreographer Christopher Bosch Games Club II Lisa Paar-Worobetz Geography Club (shared) Josh Lindeblad and Matt Hansen Gifted and Talented Art Club Homework Club (number will vary according to student need) Any certificated staff member International Club Intramurals – Boys/Girls Daniel Roman Jazz Club Ken Adessa Math Club (shared) Alexandria Breheney and Kimberly Kupper Media Center Advisors (2) Shirley Chamberlin and Kelly Gorton Music Appreciation (shared) Ken Adessa National Junior Honor Society Advisor (shared) Josh Lindeblad and Jennie Merklin Peer Tutor Coordinator Any certificated staff member Peer Tutor Supervisor (number will vary according to student need) Any certificated staff member Robotics/Science Olympiad Beth Cohen Science Club Gina Heineman Student Council (3) Sheri Newton, Gina Heineman, and

Jenna Bartow Technology & Broadcasting Club David Eisenberg Technology Student Association Club Beth Cohen Theatre Club (2) Kathleen Kennedy Theatre Sound Lighting Technicians Kathleen Kennedy Team Facilitators Susan Zaremba-Grade 6 Red Melissa Bippus-Grade 6 White Ann Greszczak-Grade 6 Yellow Karen deJaager-Grade 7 Red Vanessa Ambrosi-Grade 7 White Vanessa Ambrosi-Grade 7 Yellow Matthew Hansen-Grade 8 Red Josh Lindeblad-Grade 8 White Jennie Merklin-Grade 8 Yellow Website Editor Michael Cravotta Wolfe Run William Blender Yearbook Layout Shirley Chamberlin Yearbook Photo Ron Chicken

2014-2015 Elementary Schools Proposed Extra Pay for Extra Service Positions

Safety Patrol Karen Blomquist CMS Elementary School Laura Murdoch Mt. View School Michael Schwartz Mt. View School Website Editor Michael Cravotta All elementary schools

PROPOSED NEW PROPOSED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR EXTRA PAY/EXTRA SERVICES POSITION

(Involves Students)

1. ACTIVITY NAME: Marauder Madness Club Assistant

2. PURPOSES OF ACTIVITY/SERVICE:

To provide the students with an opportunity to experience pre-production, production and post-production of a live show.

3. GOALS AND EXPECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: To prepare students for the pressure and demand of live television, by producing a live show that is aired on Mount Olive’s cable channels.

4. NUMBER OF STUDENTS EXPECTED TO BE INVOLVED: 14-31

5. WAYS STUDENTS WILL BE RECRUITED: TV 2 and 3

6. FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS OR REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING TIMES: Every morning at 6:45 am

7. TIME SPENT IN PREPARATION: 2-3 hours per week (without technical difficulties)

8. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: During the school year:

1. Students will set up for morning shows every morning. 2. Students will produce a live morning show every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 3. Students will also tape selected school activities to showcase in our show. 4. Students will edit various projects for the morning show. 5. Perform other specific duties related to activity as directed by principal.

9. QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED FOR JOB: Certified Teacher with television production degree and/or television production professional experience.

Administrator’s Signature: Date Submitted:

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PROPOSED NEW PROPOSED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR EXTRA PAY/EXTRA SERVICES POSITION

(Involves Students)

1. ACTIVITY NAME: Choral Ensembles

2. PURPOSES OF ACTIVITY/SERVICE: To provide a co-curricular program of vocal music appropriate to the changing needs and interests of students; To provide an opportunity for at least two vocal ensembles.

3. GOALS AND EXPECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: To perform in concerts, showcases, and competitions;

4. NUMBER OF STUDENTS EXPECTED TO BE INVOLVED: Madrigals 16+; POPS Choir 20+

5. WAYS STUDENTS WILL BE RECRUITED: Club Week, Chorus/Orchestra/Band referrals, open auditions.

6. FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS OR REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING TIMES: Sept. - June; One afternoon; 2:20-3:35 (1 ensemble), One afternoon; 2:30 - 3:45

(1 ensemble)

7. TIME SPENT IN PREPARATION: 1 hr/wk per group; before several hrs. to determine repertoire; more before performance.

8. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Supervise Meetings. 2. Plan, organize, supervise, implement, and assess activities and fundraisers, if appropriate.

3. Supervise all activities including meetings, service projects, fundraisers, trips, and cultural experiences.

4. Assist in selection/election of executive board and appointments to committees. 5. Select recipients for yearly scholarships, certificates, and plaques if appropriate. 6. Supervise collection, deposits, and expenditures through student activity accounts. 7. Perform other specific duties related to activity as directed by principal. 8. Submit monthly report on form provided. 9. 10.

9. QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED FOR JOB: Certified Teacher Specialization in choral music, choral involvement, and/or dance. Administrator’s Signature: Date Submitted:

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Curriculum and Instruction Action items for Board Meeting September 29, 2014

6.3 Motion to approve on the recommendation of the Superintendent the following

Curriculum and Instruction action item:

6.3.1 Approve the acceptance of Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Entitlement Grant funds in the amount of $22,803 for the 2014-15 school year.

Business Action Items for Board Meeting September 29, 2014

6.4 Motion to approve on the recommendation of the Superintendent the following Business (finance and facilities) action items:

6.4.1 Approve the attached 2014-2015 budget transfers. 6.4.2 Adopt the following resolution to award the bid for the Portable

LED Curtain: WHEREAS, the Mount Olive Township Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq., publicly advertised and solicited for sealed bids for a portable LED curtain; and WHEREAS, in accordance with that advertisement, the bids were received, publicly opened and read aloud in the Office of the Business Administrator, 89 Route 46, Budd Lake, NJ 07840 on September 23, 2014; and WHEREAS, PixelFLEX, LLC submitted a bid in the amount of $209,791.57 for a portable LED curtain; and WHEREAS, PixelFLEX, LLC has been deemed to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the LED curtain; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the bid be awarded as follows to: PixelFLEX, LLC of Nashville, TN in the amount of $209,791.57 subject to the terms and conditions of a contractual agreement pending review by Board counsel; and which the Board President is authorized to execute on behalf of the Board.

6.4.3 Approve a Joint Transportation Agreement between Mendham

Township School District and the Mount Olive Township School District to transport Mount Olive students to St. Joseph’s School for the 2014-2015 school year. The cost to the Mount Olive Board of Education will be $6,019.20 for this service.

From: To: Amount 11-213-100-640 11-230-100-610 $6,800 Textbooks-Resource Room Instructional Supplies-BSI 11-190-100-640 11-190-100-610 $2,075 Textbooks-Grades 6-8 Instructional Supplies-Grades 6-8 11-000-100-566 11-000-100-569 $90,000 Tuition-Private Schools Tuition-Other