REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE ELK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION ON THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2016 IN THE AURA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER Purpose:

2015-16 SCHOOL YEAR REGULAR BOARD MEETING FOR MARCH SEE PAGE (S) OF MINUTES AGENDA

Special Note:

THE MEETING APPROVED AND PRE-SCHEDULED BEGAN 7:30 P.M.

Board Mem. Pres.

Ms. Jessica Dadak – Absent Ms. Cheryl Potter Mr. Kevin French Mrs. Mary Snively Mr. Douglas Gominger

Ms. Staci Oppleman-Bedell Mrs. Jennifer Wirtz – Absent Mrs. Mary Spring Mr. J. Wilson Hughes, Jr. - Absent

Admin. Pres.

Mr. Joseph Collins, Business Administrator/Board Secretary and Dr. Melissa Williams, Assistant Superintendent

Statement: Regular Session:

As the Vice President of the Elk Township Board of Education, I hereby certify that all provisions of the "Open Public Meeting Law" P.L. 1975, Chapter 231, have been met. Notice of this meeting was mailed to "The South Jersey Times", The Sentinel", as well as to the Municipal Clerk of Elk Township.

Pledge:

Ms. Cheryl Potter led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Aprv. Minutes: Regular Meeting

Motion by Mr. Douglas Gominger, seconded by Mr. Kevin French to approve the regular meeting minutes of February 11, 2016

Voice Vote: Yes – 6

No – 0

Abstentions – 0

Motion carried unanimously Ms. Jessica Dadak – Absent Mr. J. Wilson Hughes, Jr. – Absent Mrs. Jennifer Wirtz – Absent

Aprv. Minutes: Executive Meeting

Motion by Mr. Douglas Gominger, seconded by Mr. Kevin French to approve the executive meeting minutes of February 11, 2016

Voice Vote: Yes – 6

No – 0

Abstentions – 0

Motion carried unanimously Ms. Jessica Dadak – Absent Mr. J. Wilson Hughes, Jr. – Absent Mrs. Jennifer Wirtz – Absent

COMMUNICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS Introduction of the Teacher of the Year – Mrs. Terri Fleming Mr. Murschell introduced Mrs. Terri Fleming as Teacher of the Year and spoke about her qualities in the classroom. Mrs. Fleming thanked everyone especially her fellow kindergarten teachers and aides. Ms. Chery Potter congratulated Mrs. Fleming on behalf of the Elk Twp. Board of Education.

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Mr. Wayne Murschell spoke about PARCC testing. Ms. Cheryl Potter questioned how Aura School will handle parent refusal to take the PARCC test. Mr. Wayne Murschell explained that the students opting out will be separated and given work while other students are being tested.

CITIZENS Aprv. – Open first public portion

Motion by Mr. Kevin French, seconded by Mr. Douglas Gominger to open the first public portion

Voice Vote: Yes – 6

No – 0

Abstentions – 0

Motion carried unanimously Ms. Jessica Dadak – Absent Mr. J. Wilson Hughes, Jr. – Absent Mrs. Jennifer Wirtz – Absent

Ms. Christine Yenner, the Elk Township liaison spoke about the Easter Egg hunt being held at the park on Saturday, March 19, 2016. The event will begin at 9:30.

Aprv. – Close first public portion

Motion by Ms. Cheryl Potter, seconded by Mr. Douglas Gominger to close the first public portion

Voice Vote: Yes – 6

No – 0

Abstentions – 0

Motion carried unanimously Ms. Jessica Dadak – Absent Mr. J. Wilson Hughes, Jr. – Absent Mrs. Jennifer Wirtz – Absent

COMMITTEES: PERSONNEL - Mr. Douglas Gominger Aprv. – Employment of B. Kummer

Based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved the employment of Ms. Brittany Kummer to work as a substitute aide for the aftercare program at the rate of $8.38 per hour (all hiring is pending completion of required state paperwork)

Motion by Mr. Douglas Gominger, seconded by Mr. Kevin French Voice Vote: Yes – 6

No – 0

Abstentions – 0

Motion carried unanimously Ms. Jessica Dadak – Absent Mr. J. Wilson Hughes, Jr. – Absent Mrs. Jennifer Wirtz – Absent

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POLICY - Mary Snively Aprv. – Board Policies

Based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved policies/regulations as listed: Rights of Persons with Handicaps or Disabilities/Non#1510 Discrimination (M) Rights of Persons with Handicaps or Disabilities/Non#R1510 Discrimination (M) Curriculum Content (M) #2200 Adoption of Courses (M) #2220 Affirmative Action Program for School and Classroom #2260 Practices (M) Affirmative Action Program for School and Classroom #R2260 Practices (M) Guidance Counseling #2411 Guidance Counseling #R2411 Special Education (M) #R2460 Special Education – Location, Identification, and Referral #R2460.1 (M) Special Education- Free and Appropriate Public Education #R2460.8 (M) Special Education- Transition from Early Intervention #R2460.9 Programs to Preschool Programs (M) Special Education – Instructional Material to Blind or Print #R2460.16 – Disabled Students (M) Resource Material #2530 Equal Educational Opportunity Complaint Procedure (M) #R5750 Equity in Educational Programs and Services (M) #5755

Motion by Mrs. Mary Snively, seconded by Ms. Staci Oppleman-Bedell Voice Vote: Yes – 6

No – 0

Abstentions – 0

Motion carried unanimously Ms. Jessica Dadak – Absent Mr. J. Wilson Hughes, Jr. – Absent Mrs. Jennifer Wirtz – Absent

CURRICULUM & TECHNOLOGY – Mr. Kevin French Aprv. – Clinic/ Workshops

Based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved the following clinics/workshops as listed: Name Location Workshop Dates Reg. Mileage Fee Tracie Cumberland 2016 PARCC 03/01/16 N/A $5.28 Wolf County Training College Dana Cumberland 2016 PARCC 03/01/16 N/A N/A Ward County Training College

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^Christine Bunting

Rowan College of New Jersey

^Rachel Tomczak

Rowan College of New Jersey

* ^Brian Cougle

Rutgers Cooperative Extension Clayton, NJ

Best Practices in Teaching and Assessing Elementary Math, K-5 Best Practices in Teaching and Assessing Elementary Math, K-5 A Grow Healthy Teacher Institute Program

03/08/16

$135.00

N/A

03/08/16

$135.00

N/A

04/08/16

$10.00

N/A

^Paid for by Title II Funding

Motion by Mr. Kevin French, seconded by Mr. Douglas Gominger Voice Vote: Yes – 6

No – 0

Abstentions – 0

Motion carried unanimously Ms. Jessica Dadak – Absent Mr. J. Wilson Hughes, Jr. – Absent Mrs. Jennifer Wirtz – Absent

Aprv. – Dyslexia Training CST

Based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved Dyslexia training for the Child Study Team for 5 hours at $75.00 per hour

Motion by Mr. Kevin French, seconded by Mr. Douglas Gominger Roll Call Vote: Yes – 6

No – 0

Abstentions – 0

Mrs. Jessica Dadak - Absent Ms. Cheryl Potter – Yes Mr. J. Wilson Hughes Jr. – Absent Mrs. Jennifer Wirtz - Absent Mrs. Mary Spring - Yes Mr. Douglas Gominger - Yes Mrs. Mary Snively - Yes Ms. Staci Oppleman-Bedell - Yes Mr. Kevin French - Yes Motion Carried Unanimously

BUDGET& FINANCE/FACILITIES/CAFETERIA/TRANSPORTATION

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BUDGET & FINANCE – Ms. Staci Oppleman-Bedell Aprv. Secretary’s Report

Approved Board Secretary’s Report in accordance with 18A: 17-36 and 18A: 17-9 for the month of January 2016. The Board Secretary certifies that no line item account has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A: 23A – 16.10 (c) 3 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

Motion by Ms. Staci Oppleman-Bedell, seconded by Mrs. Mary Spring Voice Vote: Yes – 6

No – 0

Abstentions – 0

Motion carried unanimously Ms. Jessica Dadak – Absent Mr. J. Wilson Hughes, Jr. – Absent Mrs. Jennifer Wirtz – Absent

Aprv. Treasury Report

Approved the Treasurer Report in accordance with 8A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of January 2016. The Treasurer's Report and Secretary's Report are in agreement for the month of January 2016.

Motion by Ms. Staci Oppleman-Bedell , seconded by Mr. Kevin French Voice Vote: Yes – 6

No – 0

Abstentions – 0

Motion carried unanimously Ms. Jessica Dadak – Absent Mr. J. Wilson Hughes, Jr. – Absent Mrs. Jennifer Wirtz – Absent

Aprv. Secretary Certification

Approved the Board Secretary Certification, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A – 16.10 (c) 2 which certifies that there are no changes in anticipated revenue amounts or revenue sources.

Motion by Ms. Staci Oppleman-Bedell , seconded by Mrs. Mary Snively Voice Vote: Yes – 6

No – 0

Abstentions – 0

Motion carried unanimously Ms. Jessica Dadak – Absent Mr. J. Wilson Hughes, Jr. – Absent Mrs. Jennifer Wirtz – Absent

Aprv. BOE Certification

Approved Board of Education Certification – pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A – 16.10 (c) 4 We certify that after review of the secretary’s monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that to the best of our knowledge no major accounts or funds have been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A – 16.10 (b) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

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Motion by Ms. Staci Oppleman-Bedell , seconded by Mrs. Mary Spring Voice Vote: Yes – 6

No – 0

Abstentions – 0

Motion carried unanimously Ms. Jessica Dadak – Absent Mr. J. Wilson Hughes, Jr. – Absent Mrs. Jennifer Wirtz – Absent

Aprv. Transfer Report

Based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved the January Transfer Report.

Motion by Ms. Staci Oppleman-Bedell, seconded by Mr. Douglas Gominger Roll Call Vote: Yes – 6

No – 0

Abstentions – 0

Mrs. Jessica Dadak - Absent Ms. Cheryl Potter – Yes Mr. J. Wilson Hughes Jr. – Absent Mrs. Jennifer Wirtz - Absent Mrs. Mary Spring - Yes Mr. Douglas Gominger - Yes Mrs. Mary Snively - Yes Ms. Staci Oppleman-Bedell - Yes Mr. Kevin French - Yes Motion Carried Unanimously

Aprv. Monthly Bill List

Based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved the monthly bill list as distributed: 1. 2. 3.

General Bill List Hand Check Cafeteria Bill List

$ 184,640.62 $ -0$ 9,981.11

Motion by Ms. Staci Oppleman-Bedell, seconded by Mr. Douglas Gominger Roll Call Vote: Yes – 6

No – 0

Abstentions – 0

Mrs. Jessica Dadak - Absent Ms. Cheryl Potter – Yes Mr. J. Wilson Hughes Jr. – Absent Mrs. Jennifer Wirtz - Absent Mrs. Mary Spring - Yes Mr. Douglas Gominger - Yes Mrs. Mary Snively - Yes Ms. Staci Oppleman-Bedell - Yes Mr. Kevin French - Yes Motion Carried Unanimously

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FACILITIES – Mrs. Mary Spring Aprv. Facility Request

Based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved the following facility request as listed: Organization Facility Requested Dates Time Requested Requested 6th Grade Library 03/03/16 7:00pm to 9:00pm Elk Twp. Police

All School Grounds

03/30/16

10:00am to 2:00pm

Kindergarten – Mother’s Day Tea Family Night – Book Fair, Art Walk, Gifted and Talented, S.T.E.A.M.

All Purpose Room

05/05/16

12:55pm to 3:00pm

All Purpose Room, Library, Classrooms, Hallways

05/19/16

6:00pm to 8:30pm

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^Pending Insurance Certificate Motion by Mrs. Mary Spring, seconded by Mr. Douglas Gominger Voice Vote: Yes – 6

No – 0

Abstentions – 0

Motion carried unanimously Ms. Jessica Dadak – Absent Mr. J. Wilson Hughes, Jr. – Absent Mrs. Jennifer Wirtz – Absent

CAFETERIA – Mrs. Mary Spring Aprv. – Cafeteria Report

Based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved the January 2016 cafeteria report as listed: Total Income

$ 12,556.23

Total Expense

$ 10,722.13

Net Income or (Loss)

$

1,834.10

Average Daily Attendance

326

Average Daily Participation

210

Percentage of Participation

65%

Motion by Mrs. Mary Spring, seconded by Mr. Kevin French Voice Vote: Yes – 6

No – 0

Abstentions – 0

Motion carried unanimously Ms. Jessica Dadak – Absent Mr. J. Wilson Hughes, Jr. – Absent Mrs. Jennifer Wirtz – Absent

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Aprv. – Breakfast and lunch price increase

Based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved a $0.10 increase in student lunches from $2.50 to $2.60, increase student breakfast from $1.30 to $1.40 and increase teacher lunches from $3.75 to $4.00 for the 2016-2017 school year

Motion by Mrs. Mary Spring, seconded by Mr. Douglas Gominger Roll Call Vote: Yes – 6

No – 0

Abstentions – 0

Mrs. Jessica Dadak - Absent Ms. Cheryl Potter – Yes Mr. J. Wilson Hughes Jr. – Absent Mrs. Jennifer Wirtz - Absent Mrs. Mary Spring - Yes Mr. Douglas Gominger - Yes Mrs. Mary Snively - Yes Ms. Staci Oppleman-Bedell - Yes Mr. Kevin French - Yes Motion Carried Unanimously

TRANSPORTATION - Ms. Staci Oppleman-Bedell None

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Aprv. – Field Trip

Recommend the Board approve the following field trips in accordance with our fee schedule and educational significance as list: Date Name/Location Grade/Time 04/19/16 Delsea Regional High School Concert Participants Concert Rehearsal 9:15am to 11:30am 05/25/16 Academy of Natural Science 1st Grade Philadelphia, PA 8:45am to 2:00pm *05/23/16 Delsea Regional High School Student Performance Instrument Lessons and Practice Observation 9:00am to 1:30pm

Motion by Mr. Kevin French, seconded by Mr. Douglas Gominger Voice Vote: Yes – 6

No – 0

Abstentions – 0

Motion carried unanimously Ms. Jessica Dadak – Absent Mr. J. Wilson Hughes, Jr. – Absent Mrs. Jennifer Wirtz – Absent

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Aprv.HIB Reports

Based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved the January HIB report

Motion by Mr. Douglas Gominger, seconded by Mrs. Mary Snively Voice Vote: Yes – 6

No – 0

Abstentions – 0

Motion carried unanimously Ms. Jessica Dadak – Absent Mr. J. Wilson Hughes, Jr. – Absent Mrs. Jennifer Wirtz – Absent

Aprv. – Board Reports

Based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent acknowledge the receipt of the following reports as listed:       

Enrollment Staff Attendance Nurse’s Report HIB Report – February 2016 Facility Manager’s Report Principal’s Report Fire Drills/Crisis Drills Fire Drill Lock Down Drill

02/02/16 02/04/16

2:18pm 12:29pm

Motion by Mr. Douglas Gominger, seconded by Mr. Kevin French Voice Vote: Yes – 6

No – 0

Abstentions – 0

Motion carried unanimously Ms. Jessica Dadak – Absent Mr. J. Wilson Hughes, Jr. – Absent Mrs. Jennifer Wirtz – Absent

Aprv. – 2016-2017 District Calendar

Based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved the 2016-2017 Elk Twp. School District Calendar

Motion by Mr. Douglas Gominger, seconded by Mrs. Mary Spring Voice Vote: Yes – 6

No – 0

Abstentions – 0

Motion carried unanimously Ms. Jessica Dadak – Absent Mr. J. Wilson Hughes, Jr. – Absent Mrs. Jennifer Wirtz – Absent

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Aprv. – Authorize the submission of the 2016-2019 CEP

Based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approved to authorize the submission of the 2016-2019 Comprehensive Equity Plan

Motion by Mr. Kevin French, seconded by Mr. Douglas Gominger Voice Vote: Yes – 6

No – 0

Abstentions – 0

Motion carried unanimously Ms. Jessica Dadak – Absent Mr. J. Wilson Hughes, Jr. – Absent Mrs. Jennifer Wirtz – Absent

LEGISLATION - Ms. Staci Oppleman-Bedell For the information of the Board Ms. Staci Oppleman-Bedell discussed a new grant available for homeless students. For the information of the Board Ms. Staci Oppleman-Bedell discussed digital learning initiative. GLOUCESTER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION – Mrs. Mary Spring Ms. Cheryl Potter attended an environmental sustainable program meeting.

SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT – Mr. Joseph Collins None

OLD BUSINESS None

NEW BUSINESS None

CITIZENS None

EXECUTIVE SESSION Aprv. – Open Executive Session 7:10 p.m.

Motion by Mr. Kevin French, seconded by Mrs. Mary Spring to enter into the executive session to discuss matters as listed.

ELK TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION Resolution Authorizing Executive Session WHEREAS, N.J.S.A 10:4-12 allows for a Public Body to go into closed session during a Public Meeting, and WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Elk Township School District has deemed it necessary to go into closed session to discuss certain matters which are exempted from the Public; and WHEREAS, the regular meeting of this Board of Education will reconvene at the conclusion of closed session, at approximately _____ p.m. this evening.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Elk Township School District will go into closed session for the following reason(s) as outlined in N.J.S.A. 10:4-12: 1.

Negotiations

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby declares that it’s discussion of the aforementioned subject(s) may be made public at a time the Board Attorney advises the Board of Education that the disclosure of the discussion will not detrimentally affect any right, interest or duty of the School District or any other entity with respect to said discussion. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education, for the aforementioned reasons, hereby declares the public is excluded from the portion of the meeting during which the above discussion shall take place and hereby directs the Board Secretary to take the appropriate action to effectuate the terms of this resolution. I, Joseph Collins, Board Secretary do hereby certify the above to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Elk Township School District Board of Education at their meeting held on March 10, 2016.

______________________________________ Joseph M. Collins, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Start time for Executive Session: End time for Executive Session:

Aprv. Close Executive Session 7:13 p.m.

7:10 p.m. 7:13 p.m.

Motion by Mr. Douglas Gominger, seconded by Mr. Kevin French to close executive session.

Voice Vote: Yes – 6

No – 0

Abstentions – 0

Motion carried unanimously Ms. Jessica Dadak – Absent Mr. J. Wilson Hughes, Jr. – Absent Mrs. Jennifer Wirtz – Absent

Adjourn meeting 7:30 p.m.

Motion by Mr. Douglas Gominger, seconded by Mrs. Mary Spring that the meeting be adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

Voice Vote: Yes – 6

No – 0

Abstentions – 0

Motion carried unanimously Ms. Jessica Dadak – Absent Mr. J. Wilson Hughes, Jr. – Absent Mrs. Jennifer Wirtz – Absent

______________________________________ Joseph M. Collins, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

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