Fredon Township School District February 19, 2015 A Regular Meeting of the Fredon Township Board of Education was held on Thursday, February 19, 2015 in the Fredon Township Board of Education offices. The meeting was opened at 7:40 p.m. by Mrs. Courtney Wisinski, Board President. The following members were present on the call of the roll: Mr. Thomas Knutelsky, Mrs. Christina Liuzza, Mr. John Niemasz, Mr. John Payne, and Mrs. Courtney Wisinski, Also present; Mr. Sean Dolan, Superintendent, Mrs. Donna Mosner, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, and one (1) individuals from the public. The following member was absent on the call of the roll: None The Board gave its pledge of allegiance to the flag. The following statement was read by Mrs. Wisinski: THIS IS A REGULAR MEETING of the Fredon Township Board of Education held for the purpose of transacting Regular Board business. The Open Public Meetings Act of 1975 was enacted to ensure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies. In accordance with this Act, annual notice of this year’s regular meeting schedule was adopted January 6, 2015 at the business organizational meeting of the Fredon Township Board of Education. Notice of this meeting was published in the New Jersey Herald, posted in the Board Office, Main Office, and on the district website. Public Comment: None. Superintendent’s Report: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

FEF/PCT Update 100th Day of School – 02/18/15 No Name Calling Week Beary FebruBeary Library Activity NAEP Report – National Assessment of Education Progress School Calendar Revision & Consortium Report Display of Key Words for PARCC

I. Action Items - Approval of the following routine matters A. Superintendent’s Report on Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying: On motion by Mrs. Liuzza, seconded by Mr. Knutelsky, that the following HIB report be approved as recommended by the Superintendent:

January 24, 2015 to February 19, 2015 – zero incidents

(Attachment No. 1)

On roll call motion was approved: Mr. Knutelsky; yes, Mrs. Liuzza; yes, Mr. Niemasz; yes, Mr. Payne; yes, and Mrs. Wisinski; yes. B. Approval of Regular Board Minutes:

On motion by Mrs. Liuzza, seconded by Mr. Payne, that the minutes of the following board meeting be approved as recommended by the Superintendent:

Regular Meeting

January 28, 2015

7:30 p.m. (Attachment No. 2)

On roll call motion was approved: Mr. Payne; yes, Mr. Niemasz; yes, Mr. Knutelsky; yes, Mrs. Liuzza; yes, and Mrs. Wisinski; yes. C. Approval of Executive Session Minutes: On motion by Mr. Knutelsky, seconded by Mr. Payne, that the minutes of the following board meeting be approved as recommended by the Superintendent:

Regular Meeting

January 28, 2015

7:30 p.m.

On roll call motion was approved: Mrs. Liuzza; yes, Mr. Niemasz; yes, Mr. Payne; yes, Mr. Knutelsky; yes, and Mrs. Wisinski; yes. II. Curriculum: On motion by Mr. Niemasz, seconded by Mr. Knutelsky, that the following Curriculum motions be approved as recommended by the Superintendent: A. That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves a motion to make a change to the existing 2014-2015 school calendar and have a full day of school on February 17, 2015 for both students and staff.

(Attachment No. 3)

B. That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves the following field trips:

Grade Seek Steve Olsyn Rory Karl Luke Vanderhoff 3rd Grade Kim Spruill Courtney Mitchell Dana Gall

Location

Transportation Cost

Dates

Time

Billed to:

8:15 AM – 2:15 PM

BOE

8:30 AM – 1:00 PM

BOE

Buttermilk Falls Fall SEEK Hike

$368.74

03/07/15 Rain date 03/14/15

Shop Rite Newton, NJ

$272.28

04/16/15

Discussion: A discussion took place amongst the BOE members in regards to the safety of having a hike in early March with the weather cycle as it has been, with the potential for ice and snow to be on the ground. The BOE determined to strike this request and not approve that item as listed until a later date can be arranged for safety concerns. On roll call motion was approved: Mr. Payne; yes, Mr. Niemasz; yes, Mr. Knutelsky; yes, Mrs. Liuzza; yes, and Mrs. Wisinski; yes.

III. Personnel: On motion by Mr. Niemasz, seconded by Mr. Liuzza, that the following Personnel motions be approved as recommended by the Superintendent:

A.

That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves Mr. Luke Vanderhoff, Mr. Rory Karl, and Mr. Stephen Olsyn to supervise the 2015 Spring SEEK Program at a rate of $36.00 per hour, per person, not to exceed $720.00 each based upon student interest and enrollment.

B.

That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves Jennifer Kedash to be placed on our Substitute Teacher List for the 2014-2015 school year at a rate of $80.00 per day.

C.

That the Fredon Township Board of Education rescinds the approval of the appointment of Mrs. Ashley Hamilton as a Part Time Teacher Associate at a rate of $10.00 per hour for 5 hours per day x 5 days per week, pending receipt of all the proper documentation.

D.

That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves the appointment of Miss Lynzee Brace as the Part Time Teacher Associate at a rate of $10.50 per hour for 5 hours per day x 5 days per week, pending receipt of all the proper documentation.

E.

That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves the leave of absence for Kristel Caffrey effective March 20, 2015-April 15, 2015; FMLA leave effective April 16, 2015 through the remainder of the 2014/2015 school year.

F.

That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves Kristen Karl, Danielle Mancini and Rory Karl to supervise the Spring TREP$ Club, sponsored by the Fredon Education Foundation, for up to 42 hours based on the approved grant in the amount of $1,512.00 for the 2014-2015 school year. Allotted stipends will be based on the time submitted by each supervisor at the conclusion of the club.

G.

That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves Jane Hooker and Lisa Trusa to supervise the Walking Club, sponsored by the Fredon Education Foundation, for up to 28 hours based on the approved grant in the amount of $1,008.00 for the 2014-2015 school year. Allotted stipends will be based on the time submitted by each supervisor at the conclusion of the club.

H.

That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves Nicole Taylor to supervise the Fitness Club, sponsored by the Fredon Education Foundation, for up to 18 hours based on the approved grant in the amount of $648.00 for the 2014-2015 school year. Allotted stipends will be based on the time submitted by the supervisor at the conclusion of the club.

I.

That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves Nicole Taylor to supervise the Session II of the Photography Club, sponsored by the Fredon Education Foundation, for up to 16.75 hours based on the approved grant in the amount of $603.00 for the 20142015 school year. Allotted stipends will be based on the time submitted by the supervisor at the conclusion of the club.

On roll call motion was approved: Mr. Niemasz; yes, Mr. Payne; yes, Mr. Knutelsky; yes, Mrs. Liuzza; yes, and Mrs. Wisinski; yes. IV. Financial: On motion by Mr. Payne, seconded by Mr. Niemasz that the following Financial motions be approved as recommended by the Superintendent: A. That the Fredon Township Board of Education accept the following certifications of the Board Secretary: Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c) 3, I certify that as of January 31, 2015 no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Fredon Township Board of Education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22 and 18A:22-8.1. Board Secretary

Date

B. That the Fredon Township Board of Education accepts the Report of the Secretary for Current Operating Funding for the month of January 31, 2015 and the Treasurer for School Monies for the month of January 31, 2015. Both reports are in agreement. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c) 4, the board hereby certifies that, after review of the financial reports for the month of January 2015 and consultation with the appropriate district officials to the best of our knowledge, no major account or funds has been overextended and sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. C. That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves payment for the bill list from January 27, 2015 to February 19, 2015 in the amount of $360,412.87, check #16555 through #16618. (Attachment No. 4) D. That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves the following professional days and out of district travel: Date 02/06/15

Name Dana Gall

02/10/15

Jamie Harper

02/11/15

Leah Mulvihill

02/12/15

Jessica Despreaux Courtney Mitchell Nichole Taylor Thomas Aroune

02/19/15 02/20/15 02/21/15

Workshop Diagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA) Intervention and Referral Service (I&RS) Meetings Science Curriculum Diagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA) NJMEA Music Conference

Location Fredon School

Cost None

Fredon School

None

Kittatinny Regional School Fredon School

None

Hilton Hotel and Conference Center 3 Tower Center Blvd East Brunswick, NJ 03/16/15 Luke Vanderhoff 2015 Expo-Safe Sustainable Bally’s Hotel & Casino 03/17/15 Schools 1900 Pacific Ave., Atlantic 03/18/15 City, NJ 04/21/15 Lisa Trusa, Jane Hooker, School Climate and Culture Lafayette Federated Alisha Nichols Training Church, Lafayette NJ 05/18/2015 Moira Douglas Dyslexia/Reading Comfort Inn Disabilities Workshop Hackettstown, NJ 8:30-3:00 *Travel, meals and lodging will be reimbursed as per Fredon Township Board of Education travel policy.

None

$185.00

$393.06 $35.00 $86.16

E. That the Fredon Township Board of Education accepts the following donations from the Fredon Education Foundation in support of the listed 2014-2015 after school programs: Spring TREP$ Walking Club Fitness Club Photography Club

$1,512.00 (42 hours) $1,008.00 (28 hours) $ 648.00 (18 hours) $ 603.00 (16.75 hours)

On roll call motion was approved: Mr. Payne; yes, Mr. Knutelsky; yes, Mrs. Liuzza; yes, Mr. Niemasz; yes, and Mrs. Wisinski; yes. V. Policy: On motion by Mr. Payne, seconded by Mr. Knutelsky that the following Policy motion be approved as recommended by the Superintendent: A. That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves a job description for the teacher in charge position for the 2014-2015 school year as revised. (Attachment No. 5) On roll call motion was approved: Mr. Payne; yes, Mr. Knutelsky; yes, Mrs. Liuzza; yes, Mr. Niemasz; yes, and Mrs. Wisinski; yes. VI. Buildings and Grounds: On motion by Mrs. Liuzza, seconded by Mr. Knutelsky that the following Buildings and Grounds motions be approved as recommended by the Superintendent:

A. That the Fredon Township Board of Education approves the following use of facility applications for the 2014-2015 school year with the right to cancel based on school events and needs: Organization

SEEK Spring Session

Location

Fredon School Gymnasium

Times

3:15 5:15

Dates 02-23-15 02-25-15 03-02-15 03-04-15 03-09-15 03-11-15

Responsible Party

Steve Olsyn

*Any activity subject to change due to conflicts with Fredon School events. Discussion: A discussion took place amongst the BOE that these dates have already been approved by another club for the gym and that this program has always taken place in April & May. The BOE has requested Mr. Dolan to reach out to the advisors to confirm reasons for change and to pick days during April & May that do not conflict with building usage, possibly Tuesdays and Thursdays – to be approved at a later date per revisions. BOE would like to state that this is an awesome program that they support and would like to see continue and to note the advisors are approved above. On roll call motion was approved: Mr. Knutelsky; no, Mrs. Liuzza; no, Mr. Niemasz; no, Mr. Payne; no, and Mrs. Wisinski; no.

Correspondence: Revised Maternity leave request from K. Caffrey New Business:

Cafeteria Charge Policy

Goals & Objective

Mission Statement

Future Meeting Dates: Public Hearing Regular Meeting Public Comment:

March 25, 2015 March 25, 2015

7:00 pm 7:30 pm

None

Executive Session: On motion by Mrs. Liuzza, seconded by Mr. Niemasz, that the following motions be approved: WHEREAS, Chapter 23, P. L. 1975, also known as the Open Public Meetings Act, authorized a public body to meet in Executive or private session under certain limited circumstances, and WHEREAS, said law requires the board to adopt a resolution at a public meeting before it can meet in such an Executive or private session, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF FREDON TOWNSHIP THAT: 1. It does hereby determine that it is necessary to meet in Executive Session prior to adjournment of this meeting to discuss negotiations/personnel. 2. The matters discussed will be made public when confidentiality is no longer required. On roll call motion was approved at 8:20 p.m.: Mrs. Liuzza; yes, Mr. Niemasz; yes, Mr. Payne; yes, Mr. Knutelsky, yes; and Mrs. Wisinski, yes. On motion by Mr. Payne, seconded by Mr. Knutelsky, that the following motion be approved: That the Fredon Township Board of Education has been in Executive Session for the past one hundred twenty minutes for the purpose of discussing negotiations/personnel. The matters that were discussed will be disclosed to the public as soon as possible once the reasons for non-disclosure no longer exist. On roll call motion was approved: Mr. Niemasz; yes, Mr. Payne; yes, Mr. Knutelsky; yes, Mrs. Liuzza; yes, and Mrs. Wisinski; yes. On motion by Mr. Knutelsky, seconded by Mr. Payne, that the Fredon Township Board of Education hereby determines to adopt a new administrative structure, effective July 1, 2015 for the 2015-2016 school year, where the district will be led by a Superintendent/Principal (CSA), with support from a Vice Principal/Child Study Team Director (VP/CST) and a School Business Administrator (SBA). On roll call motion was approved: Mr. Knutelsky; yes, Mrs. Liuzza; yes, Mr. Niemasz; yes, Mr. Payne; yes, and Mrs. Wisinski; yes. Adjournment: On motion by Mr. Payne, seconded by Mr. Niemasz and approved by unanimous vote that the Fredon Township Board of Education adjourn its regular meeting of February 19, 2015. Motion carried at 10:20 p.m. Respectfully Submitted:

Donna Mosner Donna Mosner School Business Administrator/Board Secretary