Dunellen Public Schools Dunellen, New Jersey 19: 4-9 District Goals 2018-19 To select, customize, and install a new security system district-wide. The state of the art system will be tailored to meet the security needs of a 21 st century public school district, and meet the specific needs of Dunellen High School, Lincoln Middle School, John P. Faber Elementary School, and Columbia Park. Concurrently we will develop new emergency plans for the district and the individual schools to complement the new security system. To develop a strategic plan that will address the increase in student population that is anticipated from the redevelopment of the Art Color site. The plan will provide for changes needed in personnel, equipment/supplies, and the physical plant that will comfortably meet the needs of a growing student population, their parents, and the community at large. To develop a comprehensive plan that will design the specifications for the installation of a turf field at Columbia Park. The plan will include selection of the surface, sport specific playing lines, and the installation of a refurbished or new track. New bleachers on the visitors side will be included to accommodate more spectators as well as a plan to facilitate better crowd flow throughout the complex. To include the use of more specific data to help classroom teachers improve their pedagogical skills and increase student learning. The data will include PARCC scores, SAT & ACT scores, and individual classroom data. It will be a cornerstone of discussions at department meetings, grade level meetings, and faculty meetings. A point of emphasis for professional development will be helping teachers learn how to use both individual and class-wide data to drive their instruction. Agenda: For the meeting of the Board of Education, April 9, 2019 at 7:30 pm Regular Public Meeting in the Dunellen High School Library, 411 First Street, Dunellen, New Jersey I. Call to Order II. III. IV. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence Roll Call Approval of Minutes A. Approval of March 19, 2019 minutes V. President s Remarks VI. Superintendent s Report A. Presentation on the Community Based Instruction experiences our middle school and high school students have experienced by the Director of Special Services B. HIB Investigations 19: 4-9 1
VII. Questions/Comments from Public Agenda Items 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 support of this position, the law establishes a period of public comment at every public Board meeting. Individuals wishing to speak must state their name and address. Comments can be limited to five minutes duration, but an individual may speak a second time after all others who wish to speak on the topic have been heard. All statements and/or questions shall be directed to the presiding officer and no participant may address or question Board members individually. All speakers are requested to express themselves in a civil manner, with due respect for the dignity and privacy rights of others whose legal rights may be affected. Please note: While it is not the Board s intention to stifle comment on matters of legitimate concern to the school community, the public should be aware that if their statements violate the rights of others under the law governing defamation or invasion of privacy, they may face personal liability to the injured party. If speakers are uncertain of the legal ramifications of their comments, the Board urges them to seek guidance beforehand from their own legal advisor. VIII. Information/Reports/Action A. Curriculum and Instruction 1. Approval of the 2019-2020 District Calendar 2. Approval of the field trip for the DHS MD class to visit Devine s Pharmacy in Dunellen, NJ on April 18, 2019 (rain date: April 30, 2019) 3. Approval of the field trip for the DHS Health Class to visit Middlesex County Fire Academy in Sayreville, NJ on May 8, 2019 4. Approval of the field trip for the DHS MD class to visit the Dunellen Train Station and attend the Somerset Patriots Game in Bridgewater, NJ on May 16, 2019 5. Approval of the field trip for the Safety Ambassadors to visit The Impiria in Somerset, NJ on May 23, 2019 6. Approval of the field trip for the Drama Club to see the Broadway Show, Be More Chill at the Lyceum Theatre in New York, NY on May 29, 2019 7. Approval of the field trip for the 2 nd Grade Class to visit Rizzo s Wildlife World in Flanders, NJ on June 5, 2019 B. Buildings and Grounds C. Finance 1. Approval to authorize the Business Administrator to submit the Title IV revisions for the 2018-2019 School Year 19: 4-9 2
2. Award of Bid Sanitary Line Replacement and Toilet Renovations WHEREAS, the Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1, et seq., publicly advertised and solicited for sealed bids for Sanitary Line Replacement and Toilet Renovations at Dunellen High School; and WHEREAS, in accordance with that advertisement, the bids were received, publicly opened and read aloud at the Board office on April 4, 2019; and WHEREAS, Straight Edge Construction, Inc. submitted a bid in the amount of $818,047 and WHEREAS, the Dunellen Board of Education has designated Spiezle Architectural Group as the Design Consultants for the Sanitary Line Replacement and Toilet Renovation at Dunellen High School; and WHEREAS, Speizle Architectural Group has provided a written recommendation to award the bid for the Sanitary Line Replacement and Toilet Renovation at Dunellen High School to Straight Edge Construction, Inc. and; WHEREAS, District counsel has reviewed the packet of Straight Edge Construction, Inc. and has deemed it complete in accordance with the specifications for the Sanitary Line Replacement and Toilet Renovation at Dunellen High School; and WHEREAS, the School Business Administrator has certified the availability of funds for the Contract; and WHEREAS, Straight Edge Construction, Inc. has been deemed to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Project; and WHEREAS, the total cost of the Project is under the project s budgeted amount; and NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Education, that the bid be awarded as follows to: Straight Edge Construction, Inc., 2517 Highway 35, Building F-103, Manasquan, NJ 08736, in the amount of $818,047 subject to the terms and conditions of the bid specifications. D. Executive Session E. Personnel 1. Approval to accept the resignation of Mrs. Pauline Kline, Special Services Secretary at Dunellen Public Schools for retirement purposes, effective June 30, 2019 2. Approval to accept the resignation of Mrs. Teresa Albertson, Paraprofessional at Dunellen High School for retirement purposes, effective June 30, 2019 3. Approval to accept the resignation of Mr. Gregorio Cruz, Custodian at Central Office for retirement purposes, effective June 15, 2019 4. Approval to accept the resignation of Ms.Cristina Tong, Kindergarten Teacher at John P. Faber School effective June 30, 2019 5. Approval to grant Mrs. Rakhi Modi three (3) additional family illness days at the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools 19: 4-9 3
IX. Board Policy and Operations A. Approval of the 2019-2022 Comprehensive Equity Plan Authorize the Superintendent of Schools to submit the attached Comprehensive Equity Plan to the New Jersey Department of Education. The school district will achieve and maintain compliance with all applicable laws, codes and regulations governing equity in education including, but not limited to: N.J.S.A.18A:36-20; N.J.S.A.10:5; N.J.A.C. 6A:7; Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (I.D.E.A.) of 1997. B. Approval to accept the determination made by the Superintendent regarding the HIB Investigation reported by the Superintendent at the Board s March 19, 2019 meeting, which encompasses all HIB findings between March 5 through March 19, 2019 C. Approval of the following summer camps: 1. Destroyer Basketball Academy 2019 2. 2019 Destroyers Summer Tennis Camp D. Approval of the following Volunteers Robert Puckett Baseball Bryan Chavez-Cuellar Track E. Consent Motions 1. Approval of the Bills list dated 4/9/19 2. Acceptance of the Cafeteria Report for February 2019 3. Approval for Ms. Modi, Mrs. Dickerson and Mrs. DeNapoli to provide home instruction for student 24060 at a cost of $42.50/hour 4. Approval for Ms. Bodak, Mrs. Francisco, Mr. Murphy and Mrs. Dickerson to provide home instruction for student 19003 at a cost of $42.50/hour 5. Approval for Mr. Tseng, Mr. Ruskuski, Ms. DeVito and Ms. Michaliszyn to provide home instruction for student 100116 at a cost of $42.50/hour 6. Approval for placement at Gloucester County Special Behavioral Disabilities Class for the 2018-2019 school year for student 20091 at a tuition cost of $40,540 (pro-rated) 7. Approval to participate in the 2019-2020 Coordinated Transportation Joint Agreement with the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey 19: 4-9 4
8. Authorize the School Business Administrator to execute a parent-provided special 2019-2020 extended school year for student 22002 at a cost of $50/day and for the 2019-2020 school year at a cost of $9,000 9. Authorize the School Business Administrator to execute a parent-provided special 2019-2020 extended school year for student 17011 at a cost of $37/day and for the 2019-2020 school year at a cost of $6,660 10. Authorize the School Business Administrator to execute a parent-provided special 2019-2020 extended school year for student 26017 at a cost of $22.23/day and for the 2019-2020 school year at a cost of $4,000 11. Authorize the School Business Administrator to execute a parent-provided special 2019-2020 extended school year for student 31044 at a cost of $35/day and for the 2019-2020 school year at a cost of $6,300 12. Authorize the School Business Administrator to execute a parent-provided special 2019-2020 extended school year for student 100086 at a cost of $22.23/day and for the 2019-2020 school year at a cost of $4,000 13. Approval of the following staff travel: Participant Workshop Date Cost Funded by NCLB Title I NCLB Title II NCLB Title III Sandy Hoy-Weiberth NJAFPA, South River, NJ 4/5/19 No Cost No Sandy Hoy-Weiberth ESSA Roundtable, E. Brunswick, NJ 4/5/19 No Cost No Jessica Derkack NJ School Counselor Conference, Union, NJ Mary Bolcar HIB Law Update, Brick, NJ 4/12/19 Sandy Hoy-Weiberth HIB Law Update, Brick, NJ 4/12/19 Sandy Hoy-Weiberth HIB Law: Year in Review, Monroe, NJ 4/12/19 Mileage $10.29 No 6/3/19 Registration $150 Mileage $30.69 Registration $150 Mileage $30.69 Registration $150 Mileage $14.26 No No No 19: 4-9 5
F. Looking Ahead 1. LMS NJHS Induction April 11 at 7:00 pm in the LMS Cafetorium 2. DHS ITS Induction April 17 at 6:30 pm in the DHS Library 3. Spring Recess April 19 through April 26 4. Special Board Meeting April 15 th at 7:00 pm in the DHS Library 4. Board Meeting April 30 th at 7:00 pm in the DHS Library X. Comments from the Public Any Issue/Topic 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 support of this position, the law establishes a period of public comment at every public Board meeting. Individuals wishing to speak must state their name and address. Comments can be limited to five minutes duration, but an individual may speak a second time after all others who wish to speak on the topic have been heard. All statements and/or questions shall be directed to the presiding officer and no participant may address or question Board members individually. All speakers are requested to express themselves in a civil manner, with due respect for the dignity and privacy rights of others whose legal rights may be affected. Please note: While it is not the Board s intention to stifle comment on matters of legitimate concern to the school community, the public should be aware that if their statements violate the rights of others under the law governing defamation or invasion of privacy, they may face personal liability to the injured party. If speakers are uncertain of the legal ramifications of their comments, the Board urges them to seek guidance beforehand from their own legal advisor. XI. XII. New Business President s Remarks XIII. Executive Session XIV. Adjournment 19: 4-9 6