GARWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION GARWOOD, NEW JERSEY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Board President Christine Guerriero in the allpurpose room of the Lincoln School. PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided to the Westfield Leader, the official newspaper of the Garwood Board of Education. The News Tribune, Courier Home News, Westfield Leader, Star Ledger, Suburban News and Clark Patriot are approved for use for legal notices. Notice of this meeting was sent to the Borough Clerk, and a copy of this meeting notice is posted on the front door of Lincoln School. MOMENT OF SILENCE: FLAG SALUTE: P Mrs. K. Ficarra P Mrs. A. Langston P Ms. T. Roland P Mrs. S. Groning P Mr. B. McDermott E Mr. A. Watkins P Ms. L. Koenig P Ms. K. Patterson P Miss C. Guerriero OTHERS PRESENT: P Dr. Teresa Quigley, Superintendent P Mr. Eric Larson, SBA/BS P Mr. John Boppert, Attorney CORRESPONDENCE: Letters sent: Parents/Guardians Emergency Procedures Letters received: State of New Jersey (39) e-mail blasts GBOE e-mail None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. Be it resolved that the GBOE approves the minutes of the June 28, 2016 Regular Meeting and that same be made a part of the official record. 2. Be it resolved that the GBOE approves the minutes of the June 28, 2016 Executive Session Meeting and that same be made a part of the official record. S Mrs. K. Ficarra _AB Mrs. A. Langston Y Ms. T. Roland _AB Mrs. S. Groning M Mr. B. McDermott E Mr. A. Watkins _AB Ms. L. Koenig Y Ms. K. Patterson Y Miss C. Guerriero 3. Be it resolved that the GBOE approves the minutes of the August 16, 2016 Regular Meeting and that same be made a part of the official record. 4. Be it resolved that the GBOE approves the minutes of the August 16, 2016 Executive Session Meeting and that same be made a part of the official record. S Mrs. K. Ficarra Y Mrs. A. Langston Y Ms. T. Roland M Mrs. S. Groning _AB Mr. B. McDermott E Mr. A. Watkins Y* Ms. L. Koenig Y Ms. K. Patterson Y Miss C. Guerriero *Ms. Koenig voted yes on Motion #3 and abstained on Motion #4. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Building & Grounds/Finance S. Groning, Chairperson K. Ficarra L. Koenig The committee met on 916. Discussed were the following: technology purchases; audit in progress; grant for doors; line item transfers; financials for approval; Dr. Quigley s merit goals. Education/Policy & Public Relations B. McDermott, Chairperson A. Langston K. Patterson T. Roland The committee met on 9/14. Discussed were the following: Dr. Quigley s merit goals; teacher evaluation process; policies for review; approval of mentor manual for new teachers. 2
LIAISON REPORTS: Clark Board of Education C. Guerriero The board met on 913. Discussed were the following: teacher resignation was approved; approved the following positions: district anti-bullying coordinator; anti-bullying specialist; assistant football coach; policies, regulations and curriculum guides were adopted; anti-bullying self-assessment scores accepted; approval of an agreement for nursing services; accepted a grant from Investors Foundation to purchase a sound system for the marching band; architects were approved for pre-referendum services for referendum projects; violence and vandalism report approved; approval of merit goals for the superintendent; back to school night was 9/19; college fair is 10/6; approval of staff to attend NJ Science Convention on 10/25. Next board meeting is 10/11/2016. Education Foundation of Garwood T. Roland The EFG met. Discussed were the following: appreciation dinner; next meeting early October. Representative to the Borough Council Ms. Patterson reported on the following: movie at recreation center a success; Knights of Columbus is holding blood donations that are needed. Union County Educational Services Commission A. Watkins No report. Union County School Boards Association A. Watkins Miss Guerriero reported on the following: 1 st meeting is September 21, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT: Dr. Quigley reported on the following: Back to school night went well with a new approach; several new teachers this year; Into the Woods is the 8 th grade play and students know their parts; Stokes is next week; car wash fundraiser; additional clubs will be announced; first county superintendent meeting with new superintendent. Be it resolved that the Garwood Board of Education accepts the September 2016 Superintendent s report. Moved by: K. Ficarra Seconded by: A. Langston All Ayes 3
*During the course of the board meeting the Garwood Board of Education offers members of the public an opportunity to address issues regarding the operation of the Garwood Public Schools. The Board reminds those individuals who take this opportunity to identify themselves by name and address and to limit their comments to items listed on the agenda and/or items directly related to the operation of the School District. Issues raised by members of the public may or may not be responded to by the Board. All comments will be considered and a response will be forthcoming if and when appropriate. The Board asks that members of the public be courteous and mindful of the rights of other individuals when speaking. Specifically, comments regarding students and employees of the Board are discouraged and will not be responded to by the Board. Students and employees have specific legal rights afforded by the laws of New Jersey. The Board bears no responsibility nor will it be liable for any comments made by members of the public. Members of the public should 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. HEARING OF CITIZENS: The following is a summary of the Board s understanding of comments made by members of the public. This is not a verbatim transcript. Mr. Paterson, 325 Willow Ave. lead water testing questions; any capacity issues with the school; send/receive negotiations. Eileen Cuccaro, 348 Third Ave. lead in water testing. FINANCE COMMITTEE: 1. Be it resolved that the GBOE, as recommended by the Superintendent, in cooperation with the SBA/BS, approves the attached line item transfers. S Mrs. K. Ficarra Y Mrs. A. Langston Y Ms. T. Roland M Mrs. S. Groning Y Mr. B. McDermott E Mr. A. Watkins 2. WHEREAS, the Garwood Board of Education, as recommended by the Superintendent, and pursuant to N.J.A.C. (6A:23-2.2), has received the Financial Reports of the Board Secretary and the Treasurer of School Monies for the month of July 2016; and WHEREAS, said reports are in agreement, and it has been certified by the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary that no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. (6A:23-2.12), and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Garwood Board of Education accepts the Financial Reports for the month of July 2016 as submitted and certified. 4
S Mrs. K. Ficarra Y Mrs. A. Langston Y Ms. T. Roland M Mrs. S. Groning Y Mr. B. McDermott E Mr. A. Watkins 3. Be it resolved that the GBOE, as recommended by the Superintendent, in cooperation with the SBA/BS, approves the payment of the August 2016 bills in the amount of $385,553.53. S Mrs. K. Ficarra Y Mrs. A. Langston Y Ms. T. Roland M Mrs. S. Groning Y Mr. B. McDermott E Mr. A. Watkins 4. Be it resolved that the GBOE, as recommended by the Superintendent, in cooperation with the SBA/BS approves the following resolution: WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11(5) authorizes contracting units to establish a Cooperative Pricing System and to enter into Cooperative Pricing Agreements for its administration; and WHEREAS, the Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission, hereinafter referred to as the Lead Agency " has offered voluntary participation in a Cooperative Pricing System for the purchase of goods and services; WHEREAS, on September 20, 2016 the governing body of the Garwood Board of Education, County of Union, State of New Jersey duly considered participation in a Cooperative Pricing System for the provision and performance of goods and services; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED as follows: This RESOLUTION shall be known and may be cited as the Cooperative Pricing Resolution of the Garwood Board of Education. Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11(5), the Board President is hereby authorized to enter into a Cooperative Pricing Agreement with the Lead Agency. The Lead Agency shall be responsible for complying with the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) and all other provisions of the revised statutes of the State of New Jersey. S Mrs. K. Ficarra Y Mrs. A. Langston Y Ms. T. Roland M Mrs. S. Groning Y Mr. B. McDermott E Mr. A. Watkins 5
BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE: 1. Be it resolved that the GBOE, as recommended by the Superintendent, in cooperation with the Lincoln School Principal, approves the use of the gym, music room, cafeteria, and science room by Mr. Gonzalez for 8 th grade play practices on the following Saturday s: 10/1; 10/8; 10/15; 10/22; 10/29; and 11/5. The date for the 8 th grade play is November 18-19, 2016. Y Mrs. K. Ficarra Y Mrs. A. Langston Y Ms. T. Roland S Mrs. S. Groning M Mr. B. McDermott E Mr. A. Watkins EDUCATION COMMITTEE: 1. Be it resolved that the GBOE, approves the 2016-2017 Superintendent s merit goals for submission to the Interim Union County Superintendent of Schools. Y Mrs. K. Ficarra Y Mrs. A. Langston Y Ms. T. Roland M Mrs. S. Groning S Mr. B. McDermott E Mr. A. Watkins Motion #1 was voted on after executive session. 2. Be it resolved that the GBOE, as recommended by the Superintendent, approves McRel Teacher Evaluation for the 2016-2017 school year. Y Mrs. K. Ficarra M Mrs. A. Langston Y Ms. T. Roland Y Mrs. S. Groning S Mr. B. McDermott E Mr. A. Watkins POLICY COMMITTEE: 1. Be it resolved that the GBOE, as recommended by the Superintendent, approves the first reading of the following: Policy No. 6142.2 English as a Second Language; Bilingual Programs revised Policy No. 6142.12 Career and Technical Education revised Policy No. 5145.7 Gender Identity and Expression new Y Mrs. K. Ficarra Y Mrs. A. Langston Y Ms. T. Roland S Mrs. S. Groning M Mr. B. McDermott E Mr. A. Watkins Y Ms. L. Koenig N Ms. K. Patterson Y Miss C. Guerriero 6
2. Be it resolved that the GBOE, as recommended by the Superintendent, approves the second reading of the following: Policy No. 6142.4 Physical Education and Health revised Policy No. 6142.6 Basic Skills revised Policy No. 6142.9 Arts revised Policy No. 6142.10 Internet Safety and Technology revised Policy No. 6142.13 HIV Prevention Education revised Policy No. 6143 Curriculum Guides revised Policy No. 6143.1 Lesson Plans revised Y Mrs. K. Ficarra Y Mrs. A. Langston Y Ms. T. Roland S Mrs. S. Groning M Mr. B. McDermott E Mr. A. Watkins 3. Be it resolved that the GBOE, as recommended by the Superintendent, approves the mentoring manual. Y Mrs. K. Ficarra Y Mrs. A. Langston Y Ms. T. Roland S Mrs. S. Groning M Mr. B. McDermott E Mr. A. Watkins COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE: 1. Be it resolved that the GBOE, as recommended by the Superintendent, approves Thomas Spera to attend the Lead Sampling in School Facilities seminar on September 26, 2016 in Middlesex County Vo-Tech, East Brunswick, NJ at the following cost: transportation to be reimbursed at.31 cents per mile. There is no registration fee. 2. Be it resolved that the GBOE, as recommended by the Superintendent, approves Mary Emmons to attend the Achieve NJ Workshop on July 21 st in Hunterdon, NJ; Anti-Bullying Awareness Training on August 9 th in Oradell, NJ; and the Anti-Bullying Symposium on August 22 nd in Florham Park, NJ at the following cost: transportation to be reimbursed at.31 cents per mile. There is no registration fee. 7
3. Be it resolved that the GBOE, as recommended by the Superintendent, approves Thomas Dovidio to attend the Barracuda Security and Data Protection seminar on September 20 th - 21 st in Edison, NJ at the following cost: transportation to be reimbursed at.31 cents per mile. There is no registration fee. 4. Be it resolved that the GBOE, as recommended by the Superintendent, in cooperation with the Lincoln School Principal, approves all attached school field trips for the 2016-2017 school year. 5. Be it resolved that the GBOE, as recommended by the Superintendent, in cooperation with the Lincoln School Principal, approves the following staff to mentor the first year teachers for the 2016-2017 school year in accordance with the negotiated teachers contract: A. Karen McCarrick to mentor Vincent Gilstrap B. Tamara Benc to mentor Carol DelConte C. Crystal Spagnuolo to mentor Joana Lopes D. Fran Florio to mentor Aaren Beaty 6. Be it resolved that the GBOE, as recommended by the Superintendent, in cooperation with the Lincoln School Principal, appoints the following staff members to the extra-curricular positions for the 2016-2017 school year to be remunerated in accordance with the negotiated agreement: Outdoor Education Teachers (Stokes) Heather Linken Play Production Business Manager Tamara Benc Head Teacher Karen Lukacovic 8
7. Be it resolved that the GBOE, as recommended by the Superintendent, in cooperation with the Lincoln School Principal, appoints the following to the extra-curricular positions for the 2016-2017 school year as per the negotiated agreement. Clubs must have a minimum of 15 participants and a maximum of 20 participants. Mrs. K. Ficarra Mrs. A. Langston Ms. T. Roland Mrs. S. Groning Mr. B. McDermott Mr. A. Watkins Ms. L. Koenig Ms. K. Patterson Miss C. Guerriero Motion #7 was withdrawn 8. Be it resolved that the GBOE, as recommended by the Superintendent, in cooperation with the Lincoln School Principal, approves an increase in hours for Angela DiDolce as both a teacher and paraprofessional to a full-time position entitled to single medical coverage. 9. Be it resolved that the GBOE, as recommended by the Superintendent, in cooperation with the Supervisor of Building and Grounds, approves Luz Acuna as a substitute custodian for the 2016-2017 school year at the approved rate of pay of $12.00 per hour pending a satisfactory criminal background check and mantoux test. Y Mrs. K. Ficarra M Mrs. A. Langston S Ms. T. Roland Y Mrs. S. Groning Y Mr. B. McDermott E Mr. A. Watkins Motions #10-#13 were voted on after executive session. 10. Be it resolved that the GBOE, as recommended by the Superintendent, approves the revised Comprehensive Equity Plan. Y Mrs. K. Ficarra M Mrs. A. Langston S Ms. T. Roland Y Mrs. S. Groning Y Mr. B. McDermott E Mr. A. Watkins 9
11. Be it resolved that the GBOE, as recommended by the Superintendent, appoints Renee LaPrete, LLC as an Independent Educational Consultant to the Garwood Board of Education to complete observations and evaluations. The per diem rate will be $525 not to exceed a total of $15,000 for the 2016-2017 school year. Y Mrs. K. Ficarra M Mrs. A. Langston S Ms. T. Roland Y Mrs. S. Groning Y Mr. B. McDermott E Mr. A. Watkins 12. Be it resolved that the GBOE, as recommended by the Superintendent, rescinds the motion from the March 15, 2016 meeting approving Jessica Ehnat from William Paterson University for her student practicum for Fall 2016 with Mrs. Benc. Y Mrs. K. Ficarra M Mrs. A. Langston S Ms. T. Roland Y Mrs. S. Groning Y Mr. B. McDermott E Mr. A. Watkins 13. Be it resolved that the GBOE, as recommended by the Superintendent, in cooperation with the Lincoln School Principal, approves Kristina McDermott from Union County College for 30 hours of observation with Mrs. D. Parkhill and Mrs. Dohner. Y Mrs. K. Ficarra M Mrs. A. Langston S Ms. T. Roland Y Mrs. S. Groning _AB Mr. B. McDermott E Mr. A. Watkins OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Ms. Koenig encouraged a celery plant project for students; Mrs. Langston stated the school physician had resigned and asked about a plan moving forward. Dr. Quigley stated the school physician had not resigned; October committee Education/Policy 10/5 at 6:45; B&G/Finance 10/13 at 9:00 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Be it resolved that the GBOE conducts a closed, executive session concerning the following topic(s) as permitted by the New Jersey Open Public Meeting Act after which time the Board will return to public session to take action: X _ personnel matter, staff personal matter, student litigation safety and protection of property contract negotiations other permitted by law 10
Be it further resolved that at such time as it is legally appropriate for the substance of the closed session to be made public that same will be ordered. ADJOURNMENT: Time of vote to enter closed session: 8:14 p.m. Time returning to public session: 9:22 p.m. Motion to adjourn made at 9:25 p.m. Moved by: S. Groning Seconded by: B. McDermott Motion carried: All ayes Legend: E = Excused P = Present M = Moved motion S = Seconded motion Y = Yes Vote N = No Vote AB = Abstain NP = Not present Respectfully submitted, Eric Larson, SBA/BS 11