Mr. Scott Eckstein, Chief School Administrator; Mrs. Conover, Assistant to the Business Administrator; staff, and public.

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1 The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Upper Pittsgrove School District, County of Salem, New Jersey, was held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at the Upper Pittsgrove School. Members Present: Mr. Belisario, Mrs. Bishop, Mr. Caltabiano, Mrs. Deal, Mr. Kinney, Mrs. Merriel, Mr. Members Absent: Also Present: Mrs. Hill, Mr. Wirth Mr. Scott Eckstein, Chief School Administrator; Mrs. Conover, Assistant to the Business Administrator; staff, and public. The Board President led the group in the pledge to the flag and called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Statement was read by the Board President. Notice of the meeting was published in the official Board of Education newspaper, the South Jersey Times. Moved by Mrs. Deal and seconded by Mr. to appoint Mrs. Conover as Acting Board Secretary for the purpose of taking minutes of the meeting. PLEDGE CALL TO ORDER ACTING BD SEC CSA REPORT Mr. Eckstein updated the Board on the following items: - The building is ready and the staff have begun to set up their rooms for the new year - Science lab renovations are almost complete; awaiting delivery of furniture PRESENTATIONS PUBLIC COMMENT CORRESPONDENCE - Letter of resignation from staff member, Margaret Cornely, dated June 12, (See page ) - Letter of resignation from Alexandra Lombardo from the position of Long Term Substitute (covering the FMLA leave for Mrs. Lewis from September 1, 2018 through December 21, 2018). Ms. Lombardo wishes to remain on our regular substitute list. (See page ) - Letter of resignation dated July 19, 2018 from Ashley Evans from the Schedule B appointment as the Assistant Field Hockey Coach for the school year. (See page ) - Letter dated August 15, 2018 from staff member, Marisa Rodgers, requesting an FMLA leave, commencing on October 4, 2018 and ending on or about November 26, Moved by Mrs. Deal and seconded by Mr. that the Board of Education: - Accept, with regret, the resignation of staff member, Margaret Cornely, effective immediately. - Accept the resignation of Alexandra Lombardo from the position of Long Term Substitute (covering the FMLA leave for Mrs. Lewis). Ms. Lombardo will remain on our regular substitute list. - Accept the resignation of Ashley Evans from the Schedule B appointment as the Assistant Field Hockey Coach for the school year. - Approve the request from staff member, Marisa Rodgers for an FMLA leave, commencing on October 4, 2018 and ending on or about November 26, CORNELY LOMBARDO EVANS FMLA LEAVE- RODGERS

2 No Executive Session was held. MINUTES MINUTES Moved by Mrs. Deal and seconded by Mr. that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the June 20, 2018 and July 18, 2018 Board of Education meetings. BUDGET/FINANCE WARRANTS VOID CK BUS MECHANIC AGRMT w/pittsgrove TUITION CONTRACT- KINGSWAY TUITION CONTRACT- PINELANDS FINANCIAL RPTS RESOLUTION TO RENEW MEMBERSHIP IN INS CONSORTIUM REV SUMMARY TRANSFERS Moved by Mr. and seconded by Mr. Belisario that the Board of Education: 1. Approve the additional bills paid in June, Also, authorize the Business Administrator to pay any bills due and owing before the next Board of Education meeting, and make any transfers of funds necessary so that no budgetary line item is over expended for the school year. A list of any bills paid and transfers made will be presented at the next Board of Education meeting. (See pages ) 2. Approve to void and reissue the following Warrant Account check: Check /23/18 Bayada $5, Approve the Agreement for Bus Mechanic between the Upper Pittsgrove Board of Education and the Pittsgrove Township Board of Education, effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, The hourly rate for mechanic services is $ (See page ) 4. Approve the Mandated Tuition Contract Private Schools for Students with Disabilities between the Upper Pittsgrove Board of Education and Kingsway Learning Center Elementary Program for one (1) Upper Pittsgrove student, effective July 9, 2018 through June 30, 2019 at a cost of $67, (See pages ) 5. Approve the Mandated Tuition Contract Private Schools for Students with Disabilities between the Upper Pittsgrove Board of Education and Pineland Learning Center for one (1) Upper Pittsgrove student, effective July 9, 2018 through June 30, 2019 at a cost of $62,370. (See pages ) 6. Approve Financial Reports for the month of June, 2018, as follows: - Latchkey - Student Activities - Food Service (See pages ) 7. Approve the Resolution to Join/Renew Membership in the NJ Schools Insurance Group Educational Risk & Insurance Consortium-South Indemnity Trust Agreement. (See pages ) Board Secretary/Business Administrator s Report 1. Revenue Summary A Revenue Summary for the months of May and June, 2018 are presented for approval. The Board Secretary, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A (c)2, certifies that there are no changes in anticipated revenue amounts or revenue sources and sufficient funds are available to end the fiscal year. (See pages ) 2. Transfers of Funds Approve the Transfer Status Report through June, 2018, and the transfers of funds for the months of April-June, (See pages )

3 3. Board Secretary s Report Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3, I certify that as of May and June, 2018, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Upper Pittsgrove Township Board of Education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A and N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.2, and no budgetary line item account was over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:23-16.lO(a)l.. (See pages ) BD SED RPT August 15, 2018 Lisa M. DiNovi, Board Secretary Date 4. Treasurer s Report In accordance with 18A: and 18A: for the months of May and June, 2018, the preliminary Report of the Treasurer of School Funds for the school year is in agreement with the May and June, 2018 Reports of the Board Secretary, pending audit adjustments. (See pages ) 5. Board Certification Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A23A-16.10(c)4, the Upper Pittsgrove Township Board of Education certifies that as of May and June, 2018, and after review of the Secretary s Monthly Financial Report and the Treasurer s Monthly Financial Report for May and June, 2018, and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of the Board s knowledge, no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(a)1, and that sufficient funds were available to meet the district s financial obligations for the remainder of the school year. TREAS RPT BD CERT CURRICULUM No Report or Action. PERSONNEL At the recommendation of the CSA, it was moved by Mr. and seconded by Mrs. Deal that the Board of Education: 1. Approve the additional Schedule B appointments for the school year, as delineated. (See pages ) 2. Pending successful completion of all requisite paperwork including the Criminal History review, approve to add the following individual(s) to the approved substitute list for the school year at the respective rate: a. Jacqueline Bove Substitute Teacher/Aide 3. Pending successful completion of all requisite paperwork including the Criminal History review, approve to appoint Katherine Pellak to the part-time position of MS Special Education Teacher, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, at the rate of $56,694 (Step 1BA - prorated to $32,316). Ms. Pellak is currently an approved substitute in the District. SCHEDULE B APPOINTMENTS SUBS HIRE SE TEACHER- PELLAK

4 SALARY ADJ- LATERAL- MENTZER SEWING CLUB SCHEDULE B APPOINTMENTS LTS-BOVE 4. Approve the request from staff member, Jeremy Mentzer, for a lateral move on the guide from Step 13 MA to Step 13 MA+15. Mr. Mentzer has obtained additional credits, and is making the request in compliance with the guidelines set forth in the negotiated agreement. Mr. Mentzer s salary will be $68,744 for the school year. 5. Accept the proposal from Mrs. Quinn to establish a Sewing Club for the school year. Additionally, per the terms in Schedule B of the negotiated agreement, Mrs. Quinn will be compensated $200 for the proposal of an innovative activity. 6. Approve the additional Schedule B appointments for the school year, as delineated. (See pages ) 7. Approve to appoint Jacqueline Bove to the position of Long Term Substitute at the rate of $140 per day, effective September 4, 2018 through December 21, Ms. Bove will cover the FMLA leave for Mrs. Lewis. POLICY No Report or Action. PROPERTY/TRANSPORTATION FIRE/SEC DRILLS FY19 TRASNSP ROUTES ASSET DISPOSAL TRANS JOINTURE- WOODSTOWN TRANS JOINTURE- WOODSTOWN/ VOTECH ESY TRANSP JOINTURE- PITTSGROVE Moved by Mr. Belisario and seconded by Mr. Kinney that the Board of Education: 1. Approve the Fire/Security Drill Report for the month of July, 2018, as presented. (See page ) 2. Approve District transportation routes for the school year, as delineated in the attachment. (See pages ) 3. Approve to dispose of the following 2013 C10 1 st Generation Chromebooks: Approve the Joint Transportation Agreement between the Upper Pittsgrove Board of Education and the Woodstown-Pilesgrove Board of Education, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, in the amount of $10,595,95. This jointure, which is for the transportation of students from home to WHS, represents revenue to the district. (See page ) 5. Approve the Joint Transportation Agreement between the Upper Pittsgrove Board of Education and the Woodstown-Pilesgrove Board of Education, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, is in the amount of $15,950.93, and is for the following routes to SC Vocational Technical School: 1193A $10, B $ 5, Approve the Joint Transportation Agreement between the Upper Pittsgrove Board of Education and the Pittsgrove Township Board of Education, effective July 1, 2018 through August 16, 2018, in the amount of $3, This jointure for the transportation of two special education students for the ESY program. (See page )

5 7. Approve the proposed educational Field Trip destinations and associated costs (if applicable), as delineated Grade/Club Destination Cost to Bd Grade K Coombs Farm, Elmer, NJ -0- Grade PK Coombs Farm, Elmer, NJ Approve the Joint Transportation Agreement between the Upper Pittsgrove Board of Education and the Pittsgrove Township Board of Education, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, for the following routes and costs. These jointures are for the transportation of one special education student to each location: Bankbridge Elementary School $15, ($84.78/day) Pinelands Learning Center $10, ($59.51/day) SCSSSD/RDS $14, ($81.95/day) FIELD TRIPS TRANSP JOINTURE- PITTSGROVE LIAISON REPORTS - Municipal Alliance No Report - PTO Executive Committee No Report - NJSBA/SCSBA Mrs. Merriel and Mrs. Deal attended the Leadership workshop on August 1 st ; Workshop in Atlantic City is October 22 nd -25 th. - SIT Committee No Report - Upper Pittsgrove Township Committee Met last night. There was an informal request regarding a marijuana farm in the Township. - Woodstown-Pilesgrove BOE Mr. Kinney was on vacation and unable to attend the last two meetings. They are now operating as a Board of the Whole; budget cuts were minimal BOARD OF EDUCATION BUSINESS Old Business a) CSA Goals b) Board Goals New Business NJSBA Field Service Rep, Terri Lewis, will be working with the Board on the Strategic Planning meeting. The first item is to establish a date. HIB Report FOR YOUR INFORMATION - Note of Thanks from Grace Roberts, Clement Newkirk Scholarship Award recipient. - The next Board of Education meeting is scheduled for September19, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. Moved by Mrs. Deal and seconded by Mr. Belisario that the Board of Education meeting be adjourned. (7:27 p.m.) ADJOURN