Page 1 LONG HILL TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION WORKSESSION/REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P.M. Long Hill Township Municipal Building August 13, 2018 AGENDA MISSION STATEMENT We believe that it is the responsibility of the Long Hill Township Board of Education (BOE) to provide an educational climate that stresses high academic achievement and will permit students to grow socially, physically, intellectually, morally and emotionally. The district s mission is to support the development of our students so that they may become happy, useful and self-supporting citizens, within the limits of their individual abilities and interests. We believe in each individual s worth and dignity as a person. We believe that: 1. Education is a growth process by which people learn to think and act more effectively. 2. We must provide a safe, pleasant environment for learning. 3. Respect for the policies of a democratic government is desirable. 4. Students should acquire an understanding of and a respect for the traditions, customs and heritage of the country. 5. Students should be encouraged to use leisure time wisely. 6. Students should be taught that education, in its broadest sense, can become a lifelong pursuit for everyone. Our responsibility extends to encouraging a close relationship among students, teachers, administrators and the community. We seek to prepare our students to function in a rapidly changing world with an awareness of the past, an understanding of the present and an optimistic preparation for the future. DISTRICT GOALS 2018-2019 1. Advance student achievement for all students. 2. Review the current strategic plan and initiate the development of a collaborative successor plan. 3. Pass the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC). 4. Increase classroom efficiency and collaboration by utilizing online instructional practices. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MEETING NOTICE August 13, 2018 Agenda Page 2 Adequate notice of this meeting of the Long Hill Township Board of Education was given as required by the Open Public Meetings Act as follows: Notice was sent to the Courier News, Echoes Sentinel and the Daily Record on July 17, 2018. Notice was posted on the bulletin board in the first floor entrance hall of the School District Administration Building, Gillette, New Jersey. Notices were filed with the Township Clerk; and notices were mailed to all persons who have requested individual notice pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act. Roll Call Mr. Bundonis Mrs. Case Miss Nyquist Mrs. Butler Mr. DiGiorgio Mr. O Leary Mr. Carn Mrs. Moakley Ms. Raban COMMUNICATIONS BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT INTERIM BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR S REPORT COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS At this point, the Board of Education welcomes comments from any member of the public on agenda items only. Please note that as per Board Policy #1120, a total of fifteen (15) minutes is allocated for public comments at any single Board meeting. In order to provide residents the opportunity to comment, individual speakers are limited to three minutes each at any particular Board meeting. The Board may extend these time limits at its discretion. RESOLUTIONS Minutes 1. RESOLVED that the following minutes of the Long Hill Township Board of Education be accepted as presented and made part of the public record: a. July 16, 2018 Board Retreat/Worksession/Regular Meeting-Public Session b. July 16, 2018 Board Retreat/Worksession/Regular Meeting-Private Session Financials 2. RESOLVED that the Long Hill Township Board of Education approve the Payrolls for July 13 and 30, 2018 and the list of bills for June 30, July 12 and 23, August 6, 7 and 13, 2018:
Page 3 Payroll for 7/13/18 Amount Payroll for 7/30/18 Amount Fund 10 $2,184.19 Fund 10 $2,125.30 Current Expense - Fund 11 $78,825.32 Current Expense - Fund 11 $106,211.74 Capital Outlay - Fund 12 Capital Outlay - Fund 12 Special Revenue Fund - Fund 20 Special Revenue Fund - Fund 20 Capital Projects - Fund 30 Capital Projects - Fund 30 Debt Services - Fund 40 Debt Services - Fund 40 TOTAL $81,009.51 TOTAL $108,337.04 Bills for 6/30/18 Amount Bills for 7/12/18 Amount Fund 10 $52,062.00 Fund 10 Current Expense - Fund 11 $300,136.23 Current Expense - Fund 11 Capital Outlay - Fund 12 Capital Outlay - Fund 12 Special Revenue Fund - Fund 20 $13,357.43 Special Revenue Fund - Fund 20 Capital Projects - Fund 30 Capital Projects - Fund 30 Debt Services - Fund 40 Debt Services - Fund 40 $172,568.75 TOTAL $365,555.66 TOTAL Bills for 7/23/18 Amount Bills for 8/6/18 Amount Fund 10 $3,868.01 Fund 10 Current Expense - Fund 11 Current Expense - Fund 11 Capital Outlay - Fund 12 Capital Outlay - Fund 12 $6,685.00 Special Revenue Fund - Fund 20 Special Revenue Fund - Fund 20 Capital Projects - Fund 30 Capital Projects - Fund 30 Debt Services - Fund 40 Debt Services - Fund 40 TOTAL $3,868.01 TOTAL $6,685.00 Bills for 8/7/18 Amount Bills for 8/13/18 Amount Fund 10 Fund 10 Current Expense - Fund 11 $464,670.68 Current Expense - Fund 11 $255,731.23 Capital Outlay - Fund 12 Capital Outlay - Fund 12 Special Revenue Fund - Fund 20 Special Revenue Fund - Fund 20 $270.00 Capital Projects - Fund 30 Capital Projects - Fund 30 Debt Services - Fund 40 Debt Services - Fund 40 TOTAL $464,670.68 TOTAL $256,001.23 3. RESOLVED that the Long Hill Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and the Interim Business Administrator, approve the transfers for June 30, 2018.
Page 4 4. RESOLVED that the Long Hill Township Board of Education accept the financial reports of the Board Secretary and the Reconciliation of School Funds for the month ending June 30, 2018. 5. RESOLVED that the Long Hill Township Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13 (E), certifies that as of June 30, 2018 after review of the Board Secretary s monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with appropriate district officials, to the best of our knowledge, no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(B), and sufficient funds are available to meet the district s financial obligations for the remainder of the year. 6. RESOLVED that the Long Hill Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and the Interim Business Administrator, rescind the contract with The Substitute Service, LLC for the provision of substitute calling services for the 2018-2019 school year at an annual cost of $5,002.38. 7. RESOLVED that the Long Hill Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and the Interim Business Administrator, approve the contract with Frontline Technologies Group, LLC for the provision of absence and substitute management services for the 2018-2019 school year at an annual cost of $5,950.00 and a one-time implementation fee of $3,000.00. 8. RESOLVED that the Long Hill Township Board of Education requests payment of the school district tax levy as follows: 2018-2019 Tax Levy Payment Schedule Date General Tax Levy Debt Service Total 7/10/18 $1,270,126.83 $172,569.00 $1,442,695.83 8/10/18 $1,270,126.83 $1,270,126.83 9/10/18 $1,270,126.83 $1,270,126.83 10/10/18 $1,270,126.83 $1,270,126.83 11/10/18 $1,270,126.83 $1,270,126.83 12/10/18 $1,270,126.83 $1,270,126.83 1/10/19 $1,270,126.83 $932,569.00 $2,202,695.83 2/10/19 $1,270,126.83 $1,270,126.83 3/10/19 $1,270,126.83 $1,270,126.83 4/10/19 $1,270,126.83 $1,270,126.83 5/10/19 $1,270,126.83 $1,270,126.83 6/10/19 $1,270,126.87 $1,270,126.87 Total $15,241,522.00 $1,105,138.00 $16,346,660.00
Page 5 9. RESOLVED that the Long Hill Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and the Interim Business Administrator, approve the acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2017-18 Extraordinary Aid award in the amount of $189,382.00 as provided by the New Jersey Department of Education. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Long Hill Township Board of Education carry over the appropriation of these funds to the 2018-2019 school year. Special Education 10. RESOLVED that the Long Hill Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Interim Business Administrator, and the Director of Special Services, approve NW Transport, LLC to provide medical transport for student #8870248374 to First Children s School at a cost of $267.00 per day which includes the cost of an aide, for the 2018-2019 school year, not to exceed $49,395.00. 11. RESOLVED that the Long Hill Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Interim Business Administrator, and the Director of Special Services approve contracts for services from the New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired for the 2018-2019 School Year. Services are requested for the following students, as per their IEPs: #8778772107 - Level 2 Service - $4,500.00 #3503375341 - Level 1 Service - $1,900.00 #2475116718 - Level 1 Service - $1,900.00 Cost of services not to exceed $8,300.00 12. RESOLVED that the Long Hill Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Interim Business Administrator, and the Director of Special Services approve contracts for Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf with Summit Speech School, September 2018 June 2019. The services are provided at a rate of $155.00 per hour. Services are requested for the following students, as per their IEPs: #4886673416 1 session per week Cost of services not to exceed $5,890.00 13. RESOLVED hat the Long Hill Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Interim Business Administrator, and the Director of Special Services approve Courtney Caruso, M.S., CCC-SLP, Liberty Speech Associates LLC as a vendor to provide in-service training at a rate of $250.00 for the first hour and $150.00 for each additional hour. NTE $500.00
Page 6 Personnel 14. RESOLVED that the Long Hill Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, accept the resignation for the purpose of retirement of Affie Siadat, Central School French Teacher, effective August 1, 2018. The Board expresses its sincere appreciation for Mrs. Siadat s 18 years of service to the district. 15. RESOLVED that the Long Hill Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve Jamie Fesinstine as French teacher, pending issuance of N.J. Certification, Central School for the 2018-19 school year at BA step 2 salary of $50,500 (subject to change based on the 2018-2019 salary guides to be determined). 16. RESOLVED that the Long Hill Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve medical leave for Isabella DeBiasse, Central School, Eighth Grade Reading Teacher, for the period of December 3, 2018 through February 8, 2019 as follows: December 3, 2018 to January 10, 2019 Paid leave utilizing accumulated sick days January 11, 2019 to February 8, 2019 FMLA/NJ Family Leave for childcare (unpaid) 17. RESOLVED that the Long Hill Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, rescind the extra service position appointments of Angela Barth as Theater Arts Advisor/Vocal Coach and Scenery Advisor for the 2018-2019 school year. 18. RESOLVED that the Long Hill Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, rescind the appointment of Jake Barth as a Volunteer to assist Theater Arts Advisor/Vocal Coach for the 2018-2019 school year. 19. RESOLVED that the Long Hill Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the following transfers for the 2018-2019 School Year: Employee From To Part Time Paraprofessional Part Time Paraprofessional Bonnie Borinsky Millington School Gillette School
Page 7 20. RESOLVED that the Long Hill Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the appointment of Jaclyn Vail to the position of Seventh Grade Language Arts Teacher, Central School for the 2018-19 school year at the Step 5 BA salary of $53,639.00 (subject to change based on the 2018-2019 salary guide to be determined). 21. RESOLVED that the Long Hill Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, accept the resignation of Danielle DeVivo from the position of School Social Worker for the 2018-19 school year, effective July 17, 2018. 22. RESOLVED that the Long Hill Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve Caitlin Skolnick as School Social Worker for the 2018-2019 school year at the BA+30/MA 4 salary of $55,113 (subject to change based on the 2018-2019 salary guides to be determined). 23. RESOLVED that the Long Hill Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, accept the resignation of Jessica Nirdlinger from the position of part time (.50 FTE) SKIP Teacher, Gillette School for the 2018-19 school year, effective July 31, 2018. 24. RESOLVED that the Long Hill Township Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, rescind the appointment of Laura Marchelitis as Fifth Grade Leave Replacement Teacher for the period of September 4, 2018 to November 21, 2018. 25. RESOLVED that the Long Hill Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the appointment of Kayla Dionisio as Medical Leave Replacement, Third Grade, Millington School, at the BA Step 1 Salary of $50,000.00 (subject to change based on the 2018-2019 salary guide to be determined) prorated for the period of September 4, 2018 to November 9, 2018. 26. RESOLVED that the Long Hill Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the appointment of Shannon Butler as Medical Leave Replacement, Third Grade, Millington School, at the BA Step 1 Salary of $50,000.00 (subject to change based on the 2018-2019 salary guide to be determined) prorated for the period of September 4, 2018 to December 12, 2018. 27. RESOLVED that the Long Hill Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the District Mentoring Plan and authorize the submission of the required Statement of Assurance to the Morris Executive Superintendent of Schools to verify that the district is meeting the requirements for the mentoring program in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:9-8.
August 13, 2018 Agenda Page 8 28. RESOLVED that the Long Hill Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the appointment of Jennifer Smith to the position of Part Time (.50 FTE) SKIP Teacher, Gillette School for the 2018-2019 school year, pending issuance of N.J. Certification, at the BA Step 2 prorated salary of $25,250.00 (subject to change based on the 2018-2019 salary guide to be determined). 29. RESOLVED that the Long Hill Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the appointment of Mary Wilson to the position of Part Time (.571 FTE) Paraprofessional, Gillette School, at the prorated Step 3 Paraprofessional salary of $20,176.86 (subject to change based on the 2018-2019 salary guide to be determined) for the 2018-2019 school year. 30. RESOLVED that the Long Hill Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the appointment of Adrian Simone to the position of Part Time (.571 FTE) Paraprofessional, Millington School, at the prorated Step 1 Paraprofessional salary of $19,777.16 (subject to change based on the 2018-2019 salary guide to be determined) for the 2018-2019 school year. 31. RESOLVED that the Long Hill Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoint Wendy Racanelli to the position of Milk Aide at Central School at an hourly rate of $10.00. Start date will commence once successful criminal history review has been completed, to June 30, 2019. 32. RESOLVED that the Long Hill Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoint Marilyn Anthony to the position of Lunch Aide at Gillette School at an hourly rate of $10.00. Start date will commence once successful criminal history review has been completed, to June 30, 2019. 33. RESOLVED that the Long Hill Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the addition of the following people to the Substitute List for the 2018-2019 school year pending completion of a successful criminal history review: NAME Sarah Blanton Lauren Cubas Jamie Fesinstine* Erica Kauffman Joan Pierce Hannah Smith Wendy Talik Mary Yessman POSITION
*Pending certification August 13, 2018 Agenda Page 9 34. RESOLVED that the Long Hill Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the District Professional Development Plan for the 2018-2019 school year. Curriculum 35. RESOLVED that the Long Hill Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve additional hours for summer curriculum writing for the following staff at a rate of $52.12 per hour per Schedule C of the LHEA contract subject to change based on the 2018-2019 salary guides to be determined. Name Subject Hours Jessica Bariso Spanish K-5 8 Christie Burd Social Studies 4-5 2 Miriam Pogash ELA 6-8 6 Stacie Holzinger K-1 Social Studies 6 Helena Andersen ESL K-8 8 Emily Taylor ESL K-8 8 Policy 36. RESOLVED that the Long Hill Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and the Policy Committee, readopt the following policies in series 6000 and 7000 which have been updated and reviewed by the Policy Committee: Series 6000 Instruction Policy 6142.10 Internet Safety and Technology 6146.1 Acceleration 6146.1 R Acceleration Regulation 6151 Class Size 6153 Field Trips 6153 R Field Trips Regulation 6161.2 Complaints Regarding Instructional Materials 6161.4 Community Research 6162.5 Research 6163.1 Media Center/Library 6163.3 Live Animals in the Classroom 6164.1 Intervention and Referral Services for General Education Students 6164.2 Guidance Services 6164.2 R Guidance Services Regulation 6164.4 Child Study Team 6171 Special Instructional Programs 6171.1 Remedial Instruction
6171.2 Gifted and Talented Horizon Program 6171.3 At Risk and Title 1 6171.4 Special Education 6171.4 E Special Education Exhibit, Procedural Safeguard Statement 6172 Alternative Educational Programs 6173 Home Instruction 6178 Early Childhood Education/Preschool 6300 Evaluation of the Instructional Program Series 7000 Construction Policy 7110 Long Range Facilities Plan 7115 Developing Education Specification August 13, 2018 Agenda Page 10 Other 37. RESOLVED that the Long Hill Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and the Business Administrator, approve the disposal of obsolete technology equipment and related components. (per attached list) ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC At this point, the Board of Education welcomes comments from any member of the public. Please note that as per Board Policy #1120, a total of fifteen (15) minutes is allocated for public comments at any single Board meeting. In order to provide residents the opportunity to comment, individual speakers are limited to three minutes each at any particular Board meeting. The Board may extend these time limits at its discretion. PRIVATE SESSION The Board will enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation and ongoing negotiations with the LHEA. No action is anticipated following private session. ADJOURNMENT FUTURE MEETING DATES September 17, 2018 Worksession/Regular Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Township Municipal Building October 15, 2018 Worksession Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Township Municipal Building