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Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Mr. Bellone at 5:05 p.m.
Roll Call:
Mr. Cimino_Absent_ Mr. Daleo _Yes_ Ms. Frasca_Yes_ Mr. Maleski_Yes_
Mrs. Palan_Yes_ Mrs. Perrino_Absent_ Mr. Bellone_Yes_
Mrs. Perrino arrived at 5:06 p.m.
Mr. Cimino arrived at 5:15 p.m.
Also Present: Dr. Maryann Banks
Executive Session:
Motion by A. Daleo. Seconded by M. Maleski.
To enter into a closed Executive Session at 5:06 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the matters
checked below. Action may or may not be taken upon return to regular session.
__X_ matters involving Personnel
__X_ contractual matters
__X_ negotiations
__X_ anticipated litigation
____ safety and security
____ OTHER: ___ statutory confidential matter ___ right to receive
government funds ___ invasion of individual privacy __
collective bargaining agreement or negotiations ___ acquisition
of property ___ investigations of violations ___ attorney-client
privilege ___ public hearing deliberations
Roll Call:
Mr. Cimino_Absent_ Mr. Daleo _Yes_ Ms. Frasca_Yes_ Mr. Maleski_Yes_
Mrs. Palan_Yes_ Mrs. Perrino_Yes_ Mr. Bellone_Yes_
Ms. Cohen has stated the motion carried.
Pledge of
Allegiance:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Frog Pond Elementary School Kindergarten students
and a Sixth grade safety student.
Open Public
Meeting Act:
This is to advise the general public that in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, the
Little Egg Harbor Board of Education caused to be posted at the Office of the Board of
Education located at 307 Frog Pond Road, Little Egg Harbor, NJ and faxed on, January 9,
2015 to the Asbury Park Press, Atlantic City Press, Manahawkin Newspapers, and Sandpaper
and to the office of the Municipal Clerk of Little Egg Harbor, a meeting notice setting forth
the time, date and location of this meeting.
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Approval of
Agenda:
Motion by L. Perrino. Seconded by M. Maleski.
To approve the Board of Education agenda as presented below.
Roll Call:
Mr. Cimino_Yes_ Mr. Daleo _Yes_ Ms. Frasca_Yes_ Mr. Maleski_Yes_
Mrs. Palan_Yes_ Mrs. Perrino_Yes_ Mr. Bellone_Yes_
Ms. Cohen stated the motion carried.
Board
Presentations:
Trina Reigelman, Energy Manager – Energy Conservation Program – Ms. Reigelman
explained how much the district has been able to save with the Energy Conservation Program.
Michael McGrath, from VanDyk Insurance Group –Mr. McGrath gave a presentation to the
Board Members and the public regarding the definitions and requirements of the Harassment,
Intimidation and Bullying regulations.
Board Work
Session:
Dr. Banks presented a policy for the first reading allowing a service animal in our district.
The Management of Pediculosis Policy is on the agenda for 2nd reading and adoption.
Ms. Cohen stated the district is required by law to increase student lunch prices so that the
District does not benefit financially from Free and Reduced reimbursements. The Board will
also be asked for increases in breakfast and staff lunch prices. The motion is on the agenda for
approval.
Ms. Cohen introduced Joe McDermott, Facilities Manager, to give a presentation on items that
are urgently needed for our district to be included in the referendum. He has been working
with the architect to determine what items are in need of repair and or replacement. She stated
that originally the referendum was going to be held in September because of the need to meet
a deadline to prove local share for the Façade Project at Frog Pond which has been approved
to receive State Grant monies to assist in the funding. The DOE has now extended the time
for securing funding of local share until June 30th. Ms. Cohen recommended to move the
referendum date to the November election so that the District does not have to use taxpayer’s
monies to fund a separate election.
Mr. McDermott discussed the fact that portions of the roof at both Frog Pond and George
Mitchell are in need of replacement. Doors and windows are also in need of replacement as
well as several roof top units at the Frog Pond School.
Ms. Frasca asked what the total cost and how it will affect the tax payers. Ms. Cohen stated
the total cost has not yet been determined. She stated that the district will apply for debt
service aid which will help to fund the debt.
Ms. Frasca asked if there was any money left over from the other referendums. Ms. Cohen
stated that the funds that were assigned for the referendum have to be used for the purposes of
the referendum only. The remainder will be returned to the taxpayers.
Mr. Maleski said if the additional repairs aren’t able to be put into the referendum, what kind
of time frame is there before we are forced to address them. Ms. Cohen answered that these
items will need to be addressed in the near future.
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Ms. Palan said it would be sensible then that if we can present that these are the things that
have to be done. Also we can say the fact that they are getting money back and we can lump
all those things together then maybe the people will understand what we’re doing. It will make
sense to do everything at once. It needs to be publicized in that manner once we get all the
facts so that people will understand. Ms. Cohen stated that we will have meetings so the
public will understand what we are trying to accomplish.
Superintendent’s
Report:
Dr. Maryann Banks, announced the retirement of Ms. Alison Baker who has been the
Occupations Therapist for 7 years. On behalf of the students we thank you for your service
and wish you a happy and healthy retirement.
She read a letter from the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore acknowledging Ms. Jean Sandor for
her dedication to volunteering in the Girl Scout of the Jersey Shore Organization. Dr. Banks
publically thanked Ms. Sandor and congratulated her.
The school district will be participating in the Township’s Memorial Day contest.
They will also participate in the mayor’s award essay contest for Sixth grade students. The
topic is “What would you do if you were the Mayor of Little Egg Harbor Township.”
The Promotion ceremonies will be June 18th, GJM will be at 5:00 p.m. and FP will be at
6:30 p.m.
The last day of school is June 19th.
The next board meeting will be on June 15th.
Open to Public: Agenda Items Only – Before you speak, please sign in on the sheet so that we have your name
and address.
The Board of Education recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the
importance of allowing members of the public to express with each statement made by a
participant limited to three minutes as cited in Policy No. 0167.
The public may comment on any item on the agenda at this time. General public comment
will occur later in the meeting.
Pat Johnson, Sandpaper – Ms. Johnson asked how much will be returned to the taxpayers.
Ms. Cohen responded that we will have those figures after the audit is completed for the year.
They will then be included in the 2016-2017 budget.
Yvonne Gandolfo, parent – Ms. Gandolfo addressed an incident on the playground with her
daughter. She wanted to know why this incident was not categorized as a HIB issue.
Board Secretary
Business Items:
Minutes: Motion by C. Cimino. Seconded by G. Frasca.
To accept the minutes of the following Board of Education Meetings. (Attachment #B3)
April 27, 2015 Regular and Executive
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Line Item
Transfers and
Adjustments:
Motion by C. Cimino. Seconded by G. Frasca.
To approve the following:
Current Appropriation Adjustments – March (Attachment #B4a) 204-225
YTD Disbursement Adjustments – March (Attachment #B4b) 039-040
Receivable Adjustments – March (Attachment #B4c) L
Approval of Bills,
Bill List:
Motion by C. Cimino. Seconded by G. Frasca.
To approve the following:
Bill List Month Check Number Range
General Warrants (Attachment #B5a) May 8820-8881
Cafeteria (Attachment #B5b) May 2327-2335
Community School (Attachment #B5c) May 3239-3241
Referendum 2 (Attachment #B5d) May 1508
Voided Checks – (Attachment #B5e) March Various
March Board
Secretary’s
Report:
Motion by C. Cimino. Seconded by G. Frasca
To approve the Board Secretary’s Monthly Certification: Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A: 23A-16.10
(c) 3, that as of March 31, 2015, no major budgetary line item account has obligations and
payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Little Egg
Harbor Board of Education pursuant to N.J.S.A 18A:22-8.1 and N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.2, and no
budgetary line item has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10 (a)1. In
accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10 (c)2, it is certified that there are no changes in
anticipated revenue amounts and sources for the month of March, as presented in (Attachment
#B6)
_________________ ___________________ Board Secretary Date
Motion by C. Cimino. Seconded by G. Frasca.
To approve the Board of Education’s Monthly Certification: Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A: 23A-
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16.10 (c)4, the Little Egg Harbor Board of Education certifies that as of March 31, 2015, and
after review of the secretary’s monthly financial report appropriations section as presented,
and upon consultation with appropriate district officials, that to the best of the Board’s
knowledge no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:
23A-16.10 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for
the remainder of the fiscal year.
March 2015
Treasurer’s
Report:
Motion by C. Cimino. Seconded by G. Frasca.
To acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer’s report and the Board Secretary’s report which are
in agreement for the period ending March 31, 2015.
Approval of
Payroll:
Motion by C. Cimino. Seconded by G. Frasca.
To approve the payroll as follows:
April 30, 2015 $857,823.38
Total $857,823.38
*Gross Pay includes gross pay, employer share of FICA and Medicare.
Roll Call:
Mr. Cimino_Yes_ Mr. Daleo _Yes_ Ms. Frasca_Yes_ Mr. Maleski_Yes_
Mrs. Palan_Yes_ Mrs. Perrino_Yes_ Mr. Bellone_Yes_
Ms. Cohen stated the motion carried.
Food Services-
Nutri-Serve
Contract:
Motion by L. Perrino. Seconded by C. Cimino.
To approve the contract submitted by Nutri-Serve Food Management, Inc. for the 2015-2016
school year. (Attachment #B10)
Management Fee(s)/Guarantees:
Management Fee Calculated by Meal Equivalents: The number of School Breakfast Program,
National School Lunch program, After School Snack meals, and At Risk Afterschool Meals
(Dinner Program) served to children shall be determined by actual count. The per meal
management fee for “Student Meals” is $0.1324 per student reimbursable meal. The term
“Student Meals” refers to reimbursable Student Breakfast, Student Lunch, After School Snack
meals, and At Risk Afterschool Meals (Dinner Program).
Cash receipts, from sales other than reimbursable meals, shall be divided by $0.1051 to arrive
at the meal equivalent count. The per meal management fee for Meal Equivalents is $1.00 per
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meal equivalent.
The total management fee will be the addition of these two amounts based on the sales activity
each week.
Guarantee Return:
Nutri-Serve guarantees that the bottom line on the operational financial report for the school
year will be a return no less than $20,000. If the actual bottom line is below this amount,
Nutri-Serve will subsidize the bottom line of the Little Egg Harbor Township School District
up to 100% of our management fee. The guarantee is contingent upon the guarantee
conditions.
Food Services –
Nutri-Serve Cost
Increase:
Motion by L. Perrino. Seconded by C. Cimino.
To approve the cost increase of student lunch from $1.70 to $1.75 per lunch, student breakfast
from $0.50 to $0.75 per breakfast and staff lunch from $3.25 to $3.50 per staff lunch.
Transportation: Motion by L. Perrino. Seconded by C. Cimino.
To approve the following:
Approve jointure Quote through Monmouth Ocean Education Services
Commission for the 2014-2015 School Year.
VENDOR ROUTE COST TOTAL COST
Hartnett 4784 – Student from
LEH to CHOP
$257.15 Per Diem X
48 Days
$12,343.20
Durham School Services provided a bus to help shuttle students from the Frog
Pond Elementary School to the George J. Mitchell School for the Relay for Life
Walk on May 1, 2015.
Travel: Motion by L. Perrino. Seconded by C. Cimino.
To approve travel and related expense reimbursement per policy. (Attachment #B13)
Roll Call:
Mr. Cimino_Yes_ Mr. Daleo_Yes_ Ms. Frasca_Yes_ Mr. Maleski_Yes_
Mrs. Palan_Yes_ Mrs. Perrino_Yes Mr. Bellone_Yes_
Ms. Cohen stated motion carried.
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District
Reorganization
Items:
Curriculum/Textbooks:
Motion by J. Palan. Seconded by L. Perrino.
To accept and approve the current curriculum programs:
Art
Computer Science – Technology
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Gifted and Talented – LEEP
Comprehensive Health and Physical Education
Reading/Language Arts
School Library Media
Mathematics
Music
Pre-School and Early Childhood
Science
Social Studies
World Languages
Character Education
LEAD Program
GAAP Chart of Accounts:
Motion by J. Palan. Seconded by L. Perrino.
To approve the GAAP chart of accounts.
District Appointments:
Motion by J. Palan. Seconded by L. Perrino.
To approve the district and professional
appointments as follows:
District Appointments:
Board Secretary
Business Administrator
Custodian of School Records Business Administrator
Qualified Purchasing Agent Business Administrator
Public Agency Compliance Officer Business Administrator
Investor of School Funds Business Administrator
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Issuing Officer for Working Papers Business Administrator
Affirmative Action – District Director of Special Services
BSI Representative Director of Curriculum/Instruction
Section 504 Officer Director of Special Services
ADA Officer Director of Special Services
Homeless Liaison Director of Special Services
Substance Awareness Coordinator Director of Special Services
Title IX Coordinator Director of Special Services
SEMI Coordinator Director of Special Services
Gender Equity Officer Superintendent of Schools
AHERA Representative Facilities Manager
Right to Know Coordinator Facilities Manager
Chemical Hygiene Officer and Plan Facilities Manager
Asbestos Management and PEOSHA
Officer
Facilities Manager
Acting Board Secretary
(Emergency Purposes)
Superintendent of Schools
Integrated Pest Management
Coordinator
Facilities Manager
Affirmative Action – Schools Principal
Safety and Health Designee Facilities Manager
Indoor Air Quality Designee Facilities Manager
District Coordinator of Harassment,
Intimidation and Bullying
Principal-George J. Mitchell Elementary
School
Petty Cash FY 2015-2016:
Motion by J. Palan. Seconded by L. Perrino.
To approve the annual establishment of the district petty cash account for the 2015-2016
school year and designate the Business Administrator or designee as custodian.
$1,500 in the checkbook
$350 Petty Cash on hand
Tax Shelter Annuity Brokers:
Motion by J. Palan. Seconded by L. Perrino.
To approve the following companies as Tax Shelter Annuity Brokers for the Little Egg Harbor
School District:
Siracusa Benefits Program
Lincoln Investment
AXA Equitable
AIG Retirement
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Professional Appointments:
Motion by J. Palan. Seconded by L. Perrino.
To approve the following professional appointments. (Attachment #B19)
Firm/Appointment Project/Service Contract Terms Notes
Garrison Architects Architect of Record Contract awarded
for individual jobs
as needed
No Contract
Required At This
Time
Edwards
Engineering
Engineer of Record Contract awarded
for individual jobs
as needed
No Contract
Required At This
Time
Herbert Rudolph,
M.D
School Physician Renewal Contract Attached
Ford, Scott and
Associates, LLC
Board Auditor Renewal of
existing contract
Contract Attached
Patricia Christopher Treasurer of School
Monies
Renewal Contract Attached
Van Dyk Group Insurance Broker No charge to
district
No Contract
Brown and Brown
Benefit Advisors
Health/Prescription
Insurance Broker
Renewal of
existing contract
$6,000 annually
Contract Attached
Conner Strong Dental and
Disability Insurance
Broker
No charge to
district
No Contract
Original contracts on file at the Business Office.
Roll Call:
Mr. Cimino_Yes_ Mr. Daleo_Yes_ Ms. Frasca_Yes_ Mr. Maleski_Yes_
Mrs. Palan_Yes_ Mrs. Perrino_Yes_ Mr. Bellone_Yes_
Ms. Cohen stated the motion carried.
Board
Correspondence/
FYI:
Attachment #B20
- Community School Financials for the month of April 2015
- Correspondence from Mr. McDermott, Facilities Manager
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Administrator’s
Reports:
Administrator Attachment #
Jacqueline Truzzolino, Director of Curriculum/Instructional
Services
AR1
Carol Saker, Director of Special Services AR2
Troy Henderson, Principal,
Frog Pond Elementary School
AR3
Deborah Giannuzzi, Principal, George J. Mitchell
Elementary School
AR4
Anne Flynn, Principal, Robert C. Wood, Sr., Early Childhood
Center
AR5
There were no Administrator’s Report at this time.
Appointment of
Superintendent:
Motion by G. Frasca. Seconded by L. Perrino.
To appoint Mrs. Melissa A. McCooley as Superintendent of Schools for the Little Egg
Harbor School District, effective July 1, 2015 at the salary of $135,000.00 per year. The
terms of the contract will be July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018. (Attachment # S1)
Mrs. McCooley is a graduate of Pinelands Regional High School. She received her
Bachelor’s Degree from Richard Stockton College of NJ, and her Master’s Degree from
Marygrove College. Mrs. McCooley is currently enrolled as a Doctoral Candidate at Rowan
University and will be conferred August, 2016. Mrs. McCooley comes to the Little Egg
Harbor School District with 16 years-experience in education including classroom Teacher,
Teaching and Learning Facilitator, Assistant Principal, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
and an Adjunct Professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Mrs. McCooley thanked the Board of Education for this prestigious opportunity. She looks
forward to working together.
Mr. Bellone thanked Dr. Banks for all the hard work she’s done for helping us find
Ms. McCooley and he also thanked the superintendent committee.
Roll Call:
Mr. Cimino_Abstain_ Mr. Daleo_Yes_ Ms. Frasca_Yes_ Mr. Maleski_Yes_
Mrs. Palan_Abstain_ Mrs. Perrino_Yes_ Mr. Bellone_Yes_
Ms. Cohen stated the motion carried.
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Retirement:
Motion by C. Cimino. Seconded by L. Perrino.
To accept, with regret, the following retirement as listed below. (Attachment # S2)
Alison Baker, Occupational Therapist, effective 6/30/2015 – 7 years
Resignations: Motion by C. Cimino. Seconded by L. Perrino.
To accept, with regret, the following resignations as listed below (Attachment # 3, 4)
a. Amitria Nuttall, FPE, Cafeteria Playground Aide, effective, June 19, 2015
b. Valerie Walton, GJM, Cafeteria Playground Aide, effective, June 19, 2015
Roll Call:
Mr. Cimino_Yes_ Mr. Daleo_Yes_ Ms. Frasca_Yes_ Mr. Maleski_Yes_
Mrs. Palan_Yes_ Mrs. Perrino_Yes_ Mr. Bellone_Yes_
Ms. Cohen stated the motion carried.
Re-employment
Certificated Staff
2015/2016 School
Year:
Motion by L. Perrino. Seconded by G. Frasca.
To approve the re-employment of tenured and non-tenured Certificated Staff for the 2015-
2016 School Year. As required by N.J.S.A. 18A:27-41, N.J.S.A. required notice to employees
on or before May 15 of each school year.
(Attachment # AR 3, 4, 5, S4)
Re-employment
Administrative
Staff 2015/2016
School Year:
Motion by L. Perrino. Seconded by G. Frasca.
To approve the re-employment of the tenured and non-tenured Administrative Staff for the
2015-2016 School Year. As required by N.J.S.A. 18A:27-41, N.J.S.A. required notice to
employees on or before May 15 of each school year.
(Attachment # S5)
Re-employment
Custodial/Mainten
ance 2015/2016
School Year:
Motion by L. Perrino. Seconded by G. Frasca.
To approve the re-employment of the Custodial/Maintenance staff for the 2015-2016 School
Year. (Attachment # AR 3, 4, S6)
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Re-employment
Secretarial/Cleric
al 2015/2016
School Year:
Motion by L. Perrino. Seconded by G. Frasca.
To approve the re-employment of the Secretarial/Clerical staff for the 2015-2016 School
Year. (Attachment # AR 3, 4, S7)
Re-employment
Cafeteria
Workers
2015/2016 School
Year:
Motion by L. Perrino. Seconded by G. Frasca.
To approve the re-employment of the Cafeteria Workers staff for the 2015-2016 School Year.
(Attachment # AR 3, 4, S8)
Re-employment
Non-aligned /
Non-affiliated and
Certificated Non-
Affiliated Staff
2015-2016 School
Year:
Motion by L. Perrino. Seconded by G. Frasca.
To approve the re-employment of the Non-Aligned staff for the 2015-2016 School Year.
(Attachment # S9)
Roll Call:
Mr. Cimino_Yes_ Mr. Daleo_Yes_ Ms. Frasca_Yes_ Mr. Maleski_Yes_
Mrs. Palan_Yes_ Mrs. Perrino_Yes_ Mr. Bellone_Yes_
Ms. Cohen stated the motion carried.
Graduate Course
Approval:
Motion by L. Perrino. Seconded by G. Frasca.
To approve the following Graduate Course Approvals as per the Little Egg Harbor Education
Association/Board Contractual Agreement Article 11.06 (f): Tuition Reimbursement – The
Board will reimburse a portion of the tuition for graduate courses according to the following
schedule up to an annual limit of $65,000.00. All reimbursable graduate courses shall be
subject to the approval of the Superintendent and re quire that at least a B average is
maintained. Courses will be limited to those which are directly applicable to employment in
the district. Courses which are part of an approved Master’s program will be automatically
approved once the degree program has received approval from the Superintendent. Teachers
who are reimbursed shall be required to be employed by the Board for 5 years after receiving
such tuition reimbursement or shall pay back the reimbursement on a prorated basis of 20%
per year each year short of 5 years. The board shall retain the right to waive such requirement
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on a case by case basis should a hardship situation exist. Distribution Schedule: Courses will
be reimbursed at 80% for each period as money is available. Money for a graduate course is
divided into 3 sections 1/3 for Summer, 1/3 for Fall and 1/3 for Spring. Should there be
insufficient money to reimburse courses at 80%, the money will be divided equally using a
formula which divides the money available by the number of courses taken during that period
(summer, fall, spring). If there is not enough money to reimburse each person at the 80% rate,
the funds will be divided equally by the number of courses.
NAME COURSE/SEMESTER TUITION
Dina Lopreiato, Preschool Teacher,
RCW ECC
William Patterson University
Summer 1
Diverse Learners & Learning
3 credits @
$606.00 =
$1,818.00 –
pending funding
/ contract
negotiations
Eva Smalling, Speech Language
Therapist, GJM
Rowan University
Fall 2015
EDSU28522 - Instructional
Leadership
3 credits @
$660.00 =
$1,980.00 –
pending funding
/ contract
negotiations
Paula Guzman-Bell, CPIS, RCW
ECC
Thomas Edison State College
Fall 2015
SAM502 - Sense of Community
3 credits @
$617.00 =
$1,851.00 –
pending funding
/ contract
negotiations
Paula Guzman-Bell, CPIS, RCW
ECC
Thomas Edison State College
Fall 2015
CCR610 - Change,
Conflict/Resolution
3 credits @
$617.00 =
$1,851.00 –
pending funding
/ contract
negotiations
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Marisa Fetch, Special Education
Teacher, FPE
Monmouth University
Summer 1
EDL502 - Dev. & Learning in
Early Childhood
3 credits @
$1,058.00 =
$3,174.00 –
pending funding
/ contract
negotiations
Marisa Fetch, Special Education
Teacher, FPE
Monmouth University
Summer 1
EDL522 - Early Literacy & Lang.
Development
3 credits @
$1,058.00 =
$3,174.00 –
pending funding
/ contract
negotiations
Marisa Fetch, Special Education
Teacher, FPE
Monmouth University
Summer 2
EDL521 Early Childhood Family,
School & Community
Collaboration
3 credits @
$1,058.00 =
$3,174.00 –
pending funding
/ contract
negotiations
Marisa Fetch, Special Education
Teacher, FPE
Monmouth University
Summer 2
EDL520 - Early Childhood
Curriculum Assessment for
Inclusive Environments
4 credits @
$1,058.00 =
$4,232.00 –
pending funding
/ contract
negotiations
Marisa Fetch, Special Education
Teacher, FPE
Georgian Court University
Fall 2015
ABA512 - Advance Behavior
Change Procedures
3 credits @
$839.00 =
$2,517.00 –
pending funding
/ contract
negotiations
Marisa Fetch, Special Education
Teacher, FPE
Georgian Court University
Fall 2015
ABA550 – Practicum in ABA
3 credits @
$839.00 =
$2,517.00 –
pending funding
/ contract
negotiations
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Amanda DelMonte, Preschool
Teacher, RCW ECC, Stockton
University
Fall 2015
EDUC6120 – Principles of
Supervision
3 credits @
$650.00 =
$1,950.00 -
pending funding
/ contract
negotiations
Leave of Absence:
Motion by L. Perrino. Seconded by G. Frasca.
To approve the following request(s) for Leave of Absence as listed below: (Attachment # AR
4, 5 )
Theresa Price, 1st Grade Teacher, GJM, is requesting to extend her personal leave of
absence for child care 9/1/2015-6/30/2016
Debra Stephens, Preschool Teacher Assistant, RCW ECC, is requesting a medical
leave of absence beginning May 14, 2015 through June 16, 2015. Mrs. Stephens will
be utilizing 23 sick days. Mrs. Stephens medical benefits will remain intact during
this period.
Mrs. Brianne Glock, Special Education Teacher, FPE, is requesting a maternity leave
of absence to begin on or about May 4, 2015 through June 30, 2015. Mrs. Glock is
requesting to utilize 32 sick days plus 2 non-cumulative sick days.
Staffing 15/16:
Motion by L. Perrino. Seconded by G. Frasca.
To approve the appointment of the following staff as listed below: (Attachment # AR2, S12 )
Staff Member Position &
Guide Step
T Salary or
Rate
Pymt
Meth
Wage
Guide
Employed
From/To
Budget
Category
Type of
Assignment
School
Sharon Serviss 12 month
School
Psychologist
Y $72,389.90
Pending
negotiations
SM LEHEA On or about
7/1/2015-
6/30/2016
Inst.
MA+30 Step 9 GJM
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Steven
Markowitz
Maintenance
Worker
N $36,929.00
SM LEHSS On or about
5/12/2015 –
6/30/2015
Fac
Step 1 GJM
Steven
Markowitz
Maintenance
Worker
N $36,929.00
Pending
negotiations
SM LEHSS 7/1/2015 –
6/30/2016
Fac.
Step 1 GJM
Y= Tenured, N= Not Tenured, SM= Semi-monthly
Wage Guide
LEHEA= Little Egg Harbor Education Association
Guide
LEHA=Little Egg Harbor Administrator Guide
LEHSS= Little Egg Harbor Support Staff Guide
PTA= Part Time Aide Chart
CS= Community School Chart
NA= Non-Aligned
Budget Category
Inst = Instructional (Teachers and Instructional
Aides)
Fac = Facilities
Food Ser = Cafeteria
Admin = Administration
Tech = Technology
Trans = Transportation
Comm Sch – Community School
Ed Found – LEH School District Education
Foundation
School
FPE = Frog Pond Elementary School
GJM = George J Mitchell School
ADM= Administration Building
Type of Assignment
Grade (Grade Level)
Class (MD, LD, BD, Special Ed)
Special Assignment (Custodian, Secretary,
Principal)
Contract
Adjustment:
Motion by L. Perrino. Seconded by G. Frasca.
To approve the following hour adjustments: (Attachment # AR2)
Marion Prata, P/T Special Education Paraprofessional w/degree, GJM, from 4.5 to
4.75 hours per day, Step 7, $15.34 per hour, $13,116.00 pro-rated retroactive to April
30, 2015 through June 19, 2015.
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Contract
Extension:
Motion by L. Perrino. Seconded by G. Frasca.
To approve the following contract extension for the 2014/2015 school year: (Attachment #
AR4)
Dawn Sisco, Regular Education Replacement Teacher – extension of contract from
May18, 2015 through June 19, 2015.
Staffing Transfers
2015-2016:
Motion by L. Perrino. Seconded by G. Frasca.
To approve the following transfers of staff for the 2015-2016 school year as listed below:
(Attachment #AR3, 4)
Toni Leigh Bradshaw from FPE, Special Education Teacher Self -Contained, to RCW
ECC, Preschool Disabled Teacher Self-Contained
Lori Benson from GJM, Resource Room Teacher to FPE, Behavioral Disabilities
Teacher Self-Contained
Christopher Tobin from FPE, BSI Teacher to GJM, 1st grade Teacher
Summer School
Program 2015:
Motion by L. Perrino. Seconded by G. Frasca.
To approve the following Teachers for Summer Semester 2015, effective July 6, 2015 through
August 6, 2015, Monday through Thursday as listed below. Their salary will be $32.00 per
hour x 4 hours per day x 4 days per week x 5 weeks = $2,560.00 (Attachment # AR1)
a. Samantha Brummett
b. Carla Baker
c. Stephen McAdam
d. Laura McDonald
e. Amanda DelMonte
f. Adrienne Dancisin
g. Tammi Henderson
h. Nancy Agliata
i. Kim Maciejewski
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Substitute
Teachers for
Summer Semester
Program:
Motion by L. Perrino. Seconded by G. Frasca.
To approve the following Substitute Teachers for Summer Semester 2015: (Attachment #
AR1)
Janine Palumbo
Antonio Bebel
County
Curriculum
Writing :
Motion by L. Perrino. Seconded by G. Frasca.
To approve the following staff members to write the County Curriculum during the summer of
2015 at a rate of $40.00 per hour, not to exceed 40 hours, as stipulated by the County
Curriculum Consortium. (Attachment # AR1)
a. Lynn Jillson, County Health and Physical Education Curriculum
b. Lisa Wentzell, County Science Curriculum
c. Marie Cittadino, County English Language Arts Curriculum
d. James McGettigan, County Math Curriculum
LEH Community
School Summer
Camp 2015:
Motion by L. Perrino. Seconded by G. Frasca.
To approve the appointment of the following LEH Community summer camp staff for 2015
to begin on or about June 22, 2015 through August 21, 2015 as listed below: (Attachment #
CS)
Name Position Hourly Rate Total (Hr X
Days X Rate)
Antonia Bebel Summer Camp Lead Counselor $23.00 Flexible
Michael Schmidt Summer Camp Lead Counselor $23.00 Flexible
Allison Anderson Summer Camp Counselor $12.00 Flexible
Amanda Bebel Summer Camp Counselor $12.00 Flexible
Kimberly Mathis Summer Camp Counselor $12.00 Flexible
Aimitria Nuttall Summer Camp Counselor $12.00 Flexible
Peter Stephanopolus Summer Camp Counselor $12.00 Flexible
Madison Ernst Summer Camp Counselor in Training $10.00 Flexible
Thomas Heck Summer Camp Counselor in Training $10.00 Flexible
Nicholas Minucci Summer Camp Counselor in Training $10.00 Flexible
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Substitutes:
Motion by L. Perrino. Seconded by G. Frasca.
To approve the following substitutes for the 2014/2015 school year as listed below:
Name Teacher
Certified
$78/day
_______
Teacher
Sub Cert
$70/day
Nurse
$175/
day
Para
$8.38/
hour
_____
CPA
$8.38/
hour
Secretary
$9.00/
hour
_____
Clerk
$8.38/
hour
Custodian
$10/hour
Lead
Counselor
$12/hour
Counselor
$9/hour
CIT
$8.38/
hour
Danielle Fox X X X
Adrian
O’Donnell X
Carla-Maria
Mangum X
Rebecca Martin X
Roger Murden X
Joyce Blacie X
Mary Soden X
Roll Call:
Mr. Cimino_Yes_ Mr. Daleo_Yes_ Ms. Frasca_Yes_ Mr. Maleski_Yes_
Mrs. Palan_Yes_ Mrs. Perrino_Yes_ Mr. Bellone_Yes_
Ms. Cohen stated the motion carried.
Reading for
Excellence Grant:
Motion by L. Perrino. Seconded by A. Daleo.
To accept a donation and approve a grant in the amount of $3,000.00 from the David
Wintrode Foundation for the “Reading for Excellence” Summer Program 2015. (Attachment #
AR2)
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Special Services:
Motion by L. Perrino. Seconded by A. Daleo.
To approve the following services as listed below: (Attachment # AR2)
A.G., FPE, Grade 3, to Education, Inc. at the rate of $47 per hour effective April 20,
2015 for bedside educational instructional services.
Comprehensive
Equity Plan:
Motion by L. Perrino. Seconded by A. Daleo.
To approve the Annual Statement of Assurance of Comprehensive Equity Plan
Implementation for submission to the NJ Department of Education: (Attachment # AR 2)
STATEMENT OF ASSURANCE OF CEP IMPLEMENTATION Year 2015-2016
1. The school district will achieve and maintain compliance with all applicable laws,
codes, regulations, and guidelines 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; Guidelines for
the Desegregation of Public Schools in New Jersey (1989); 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.
2. The school district has reviewed its implementation strategies for the academic
year and provides assurance that the implementation timeline has been met at
each school within the district, if applicable. The mandated staff development
training programs have been conducted and areas of noncompliance as indicated
in the Plan have met specific indicators of achievement at each site, if applicable,
during this academic year.
HIB:
Motion by L. Perrino. Seconded by A. Daleo.
To accept the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying reports as presented and discussed in
executive session.
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Policy and
Procedures:
Motion by L. Perrino. Seconded by A. Daleo.
To approve the following policy for first reading as listed below:
POLICY # POLICY TITLE
5337 Service Animals
Motion by L. Perrino. Seconded by A. Daleo.
To approve the following policy for 2nd reading and adoption as listed below:
POLICY # POLICY TITLE
8454 Management of Pediculosis
Motion by L. Perrino. Seconded by A. Daleo.
To approve the following Regulation for 1st reading as listed below:
REGULATION # REGULATION TITLE
5337 Service Animals
Donations:
Motion by L. Perrino. Seconded by A. Daleo.
To accept and approve the following donations:
Donation of 4 boxes of school supplies from Walmart of Manahawkin. Items include
pocket folders, spiral notebooks and lunch boxes donated to the FPE School.
Donation of a “Buddy Bench” from Girl Scout Troop 304. The bench is valued at
$200.00, donated to the FPE School.
Donation of a basketball hoop from Acme Food Markets, LEHT. The hoop is valued
at $200.00, donated to the GJM School.
Job Description:
Motion by L. Perrino. Seconded by A. Daleo
To approve the following revised job description.
a. Cafeteria Playground Aide
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Danielson Model:
Motion by L. Perrino. Seconded by A. Daleo
To approve the Danielson Observation Model for teacher observations for the 2015-2016
school year.
Stronge Model:
Motion by L. Perrino. Seconded by A. Daleo.
To approve the Stronge Observation Model for administrative observations for the 2015-2016
school year.
Summer Hours
2015:
Motion by L. Perrino. Seconded by A. Daleo
To approve the district closing on Fridays for energy conservation beginning June 26, 2015
through August 14, 2015.
Roll Call:
Mr. Cimino_Yes_ Mr. Daleo_Yes_ Ms. Frasca_Yes_ Mr. Maleski_Yes_
Mrs. Palan_Yes_ Mrs. Perrino_Yes_ Mr. Bellone_Yes_
Ms. Cohen stated the motion carried.
Enrollment/
Attendance:
Enrollment report submitted by Linda Brokaw, Attendance Officer as of 4/30/2015
(Attachment #S-a)
Robert C. Wood, Sr., Early Childhood Center 293
George J. Mitchell Elementary School 599
Frog Pond Elementary School 731
District Total Enrollment 1,623
CIEBP 0
Out of District 0
Incoming Tuition Student 2 (RCW ECC)
Charter School Student 0
Enrollment One Year Ago 1,681
Enrollment Two Years Ago 1,752
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Health Office
Reports:
Monthly Health Office Reports as submitted by Health Office Staff. (Attachment #S h)
Suspensions: George J. Mitchell Elementary School Frog Pond Elementary School
In School In School
Out of School Out of School
Bus Bus
Drills: SCHOOL
FIRE
DRILLS
EMERGEN
CY DRILLS
Robert C. Wood, Sr. Early Childhood Center 4/13/2015 4/24/2015
George J. Mitchell Elementary School 4/13/2015 4/24/2015
LEH Community School @ GJM 4/28/2015 4/22/2015
Frog Pond Elementary School 4/15/2015 4/21/2015
LEH Community School @ FPE 4/28/2015 4/22/2015
Public Comment:
The floor is now open to members of the public. 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. Each statement made by a participant is limited to three minutes
as cited in Policy No. 0167. There is a sign in sheet located on the podium. Please sign in
before you speak.
Margie Stewart and Todd Lawrence, President & Vice President of the Teachers Association
welcomed Ms. Melissa McCooley as the new superintendent. They also thanked Dr. Banks
for her service to the school district.
Kathy Sink extended the invitation for the overnight Relay for Life event happening on May
29th. The school district is featured on the Relay for Life website congratulating the district
for the total money raised of $10,500. She thanked the administration, board members and art
teachers. There were over 300 participants with students and staff.
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Board Forum:
All the board members thanked Dr. Banks for her commitment to the school district and
welcomed Ms. McCooley.
Dr. Banks thanked the board for the wonderful opportunity to work in this district. She
commented that she has a great deal of respect for the Board and all the staff in this district.
She is impressed with their professionalism and commitment to the students. She definitely
will always fondly remember her time in the Little Egg Harbor School District.
Adjournment: Motion by L. Perrino. Seconded by C. Cimino
To adjourn at: 7:10 p.m.
VOTE: All Ayes
Respectfully submitted,
Jann Cohen
School Business Administrator/Board Secretary