MINUTES BUSINESS MEETING

CINNAMINSON BOARD OF EDUCATION OCTOBER 15, 2013

1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. in Room 120 of the Middle School.

2. A Moment of Silence was observed. 3. A salute to the Flag was given. 4. Roll Call showed the following members in attendance Mrs. Jean M. Cohen - President Mrs. Jacqueline Plunkett - Vice President Mrs. Pam Crepps Ms. Laura Fitzwater Dr. James A. Herschel Mr. Stephen Kenny Mr. James J. McGuckin, Jr. Mr. Harry E. Shea Absent was Mrs. Woodington Also present were Dr. Salvatore J. Illuzzi, Superintendent, Mrs. Terry Luxenberg, Assistant Superintendent, Mr. Thomas W. Egan, Jr., Board Secretary/Business Administrator, Dean Jones, High School Student Representative and Madelynn Thompson, Middle School Student Representative. The following members of the Middle School Student Senate were also in attendance and participated in a Mock Board Meeting for “Youth in Board Service Day”. Max Adams as Mrs. Cohen, Board President Ryan Bergen as Mrs. Plunkett, Board Vice President Ava Littlewood as Mrs. Crepps George Snedden as Ms. Fitzwater Matt Abrams as Dr. Herschel Nicole Marris as Mr. Kenny Molly Feldner as Mr. McGuckin Justin Arnold as Mr. Shea Corrine Burman as Mrs. Woodington Matt O’Brien as Dr. Illuzzi, Superintendent Matt Stavalone as Mrs. Luxenberg, Assistant Superintendent Ashley D’Arcy as Mr. Egan, Board Secretary/Business Administrator

As roll call among the participating students was taken, each student introduced themselves and stated their position on the Student Senate, as well as, their sports and other activities. Then under the leadership of student, Max Adams, who was playing the role of Mrs. Cohen, Board President, the student senate members were called upon to read each section of the agenda, and then take their own vote, prior to the official vote by the Board of Education. 5. Public Announcement by President: Statement is hereby made that adequate notice of this meeting was given by submission of said notice to the Burlington County Times and the Cinnaminson Township Clerk on May 17, 2013 and September 13, 2013. 6. A motion was made by Mrs. Plunkett, seconded by Mr. McGuckin, roll call vote 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent in favor, except item 6.8 Approval of Minutes from the September 17, 2013 meeting, regular and confidential, 7 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention (Herschel) 1 absent to approve the following routine business of the Business Administrator: 6.1 Secretary's Report for August: Appendix A Board of Education’s Monthly Certification Budgetary Major Account/Fund Status

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c) 3 and 4*, we certify that as of the above date after review of the Secretary's monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the 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. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3 and 4* and that sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. *Citations are subject to change due to periodic amendments, new rules and repeals. 6.2 Treasurer's Report for August, which is in agreement with the Secretary's Report: Appendix B

6.3 Monthly Budget/Receipts/Transfer Reports for August: Appendix C Board Secretary’s Monthly Certification Budgetary Line Item Status

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 6A:23-16.10(c)3 and 4*, I certify that no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the District Board of Education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8 and 18A:22-8-1. *Citations are subject to change due to periodic amendments, new rules and repeals.

6.4 Monthly Transfer Report for the period ending October 9, 2013: Appendix D 6.5 Monthly HS Activities Reconciliation Report: None

6.6 Monthly Food Service Management Cost Performance Statement: None 6.7 Certified Bill List for October: Appendix E

6.8 Approval of Minutes for: Regular & Confidential 9/17/13 7. A motion was made by Mrs. Crepps, seconded by Dr. Herschel, roll call

vote 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent in favor to approve the following routine business of the Superintendent:

7.1 Enrollment Report for September: Appendix F 7.2 Health Reports for September: Appendix G 7.3 Fire Alarm Report for September: Appendix H 7.4 Crisis Drill Reports for September: Appendix I 7.5 HIB Report for the period ending October 9, 2013: Appendix J 7.6 Superintendent’s Monthly Report for October: Appendix K Matt O’Brien introduced himself, and then as Dr. Illuzzi, read aloud the Superintendent’s monthly report. He read that Board Members will be pleased that our High School Class of 2014 has two (2) students who have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program and National Achievement Scholarship Program. Congratulations to National Merit Commended Student Madison Parry and National Achievement Outstanding Participant Isaiah Udotong, who will be recognized at tonight’s meeting. Matt also read that Board Members will be pleased to learn that Chloe Genzel, 3rd grade student at Rush School, had her drawing for the 2014 New Jersey Fire Safety Calendar accepted as a Division One, State winner. Her drawing “Have 2 Ways Out” was submitted while she was a student at New Albany School. Congratulations to Chloe and her New Albany School Art Teacher, Lisa Knauss on this accomplishment. Also, kudos to the CHS 2013 Yearbook “the Buccaneer” earned gold level/first place tier from the Garden State Scholastic Press Association and this is the fourth time “The Buccaneer” has been honored at this level. Finally, Tom Egan and his staff earned the 2012-2013 Tier 1 Safety Incentive Program Award from SAIF and as a result the Board was credited $5,500 towards the 2013-2014 workers

compensation assessments. Congratulations to Tom and his staff. The next meeting of the Board is scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, 2013. 8. Report from High School and Middle School Student Representatives High School Report – Dean Jones reported on the following activities at the High School:

The Girls’ soccer team has a current record of 4 and 7. The team is lead by Coach Matthew Digney and Captains Brittany Runyen, Lauren McHugh, and Casey Gleba. The team’s senior parent night game is October 24th on the football field under the lights.

The Girls’ Field Hockey team has a current record of 2 and 7. The team is lead

by Coach Quaranta. Captains are Jordan Friedrich and Marissa Sozio.

The Girls’ Cross Country team has a current record of 10 and 4 in the regular season. The team won the Holy Cross Challenge Cup for the 4th time in a row. The team is lead by Coach Jo Guscott and Captains Michelle Currie and Sara Ostrowski. The team will compete in the County Open October 18th at Mill Creek. The team just won the 2nd round tournament and will compete in 3rd round on Friday.

The Girls’ tennis team has a record of 6 and 3. The team is coached by Mike

Perekupka and Captains Jenna Monnoleto and Alex Pritchard. The team just won the 2nd round tournament and lost in the 3rd round on Friday.

The Girls’ Volleyball team has a record of 3 and 8 with coaching by Sara Skvir

and captain is Stacey Fletcher. The team’s senior parent match is Thursday, October 24th against Seneca.

The Boys’ Soccer team has a current record of 6 and 3. The team is coached by

Jason Meile. Captains are Tristan Scott, Andrew DeBellis, and Jake McDevitt. The team qualified for the Coach’s Cup as the 16th seed in South Jersey as one of the top 16 teams. The team’s senior parent night game is Monday on the football field under the lights.

The Boys’ XC team has a record of 11 and 3. Coach of the team is Dan Fourney

and Captain is Kevin McGill. The team won the Patriot Division title and Holy Cross Challenge Cup. Next meet for the team is in the County open on October 18th.

The Boys’ football team is currently holding a record of 3 and 1. Head Coach is

Mario Patrizi. Captains are Marty McDonald, Shane McDevitt, Matt Gono, Isaiah Udotong, Mike Jones and Nick Thevanaygaham. The team faced Holy Cross at home on Friday, winning the game with a score of 37-6.

Spirit Week was the week of October 7th to October 11th with the Pep Rally being

held on Friday. Spirit Week and Pep Rally consisted of dress up days all week and several different games with participation from both students and faculty. The Spirit Week dress up days were

Monday- Pajama Day Tuesday- 70’s Day Wednesday- Mismatch Day Thursday- Class Theme Day. Toy Story, Finding Nemo, The Lion King, and Cars. Friday- Class Color Day, seniors black, juniors white, sophomores red, freshmen grey In the end after tallying points for participation, Penny Race, and Pep Rally points the seniors clenched the victory and won the Spirit Stick.

The CHS Chamber Choir performed for the POW/MIA ceremony at the Merion

Caterers on Friday, September 20th to a crowd consisting of current service people and veterans from all of the branches of the American Armed Forces. The boys of Concert Choir will be attending a special program at Rowan University on Wednesday, October 23rd specifically designed for male choral singers. Students are gearing up for the South Jersey Chorus auditions in November. Senior Evan Fleming will be performing in with the All National Honors Mixed Chorus in Nashville at the NAFME national conference at the end of October. He will also be performing with the NJ All State Mixed Choir at the NJEA Convention in Atlantic City and at the NJPAC in Newark.

This past Wednesday the entire student body and every staff member attended

the Rachel’s Legacy assembly, which was funded by the Cinnaminson Education Foundation. This was a follow-up to the first assembly we had for Rachel’s Challenge in October 2011. Rachel Joy Scott was the 1st student killed at Columbine High School. The Rachel’s Challenge Foundation is built on spreading kindness and compassion in schools and communities. CHS has had an active and successful Friends of Rachel club. Members of the club and additional students that wanted to take on the Rachel’s Challenge volunteered to attend training in the auditorium that afternoon.

Interact students helped Cinnaminson Police at the National Night Out in August, helped PRC Rotary conduct their annual 5K run for charity, and are planning to help Palmyra Cove Nature Center at its semi-annual clean-up on Oct 19. Interact’s annual fundraiser to provide holiday gifts for Jane B. Weilenbech Fund adopted families is to sell fresh fruit. Look for a local Interact student to be taking orders the first two weeks of November.

Middle School Report – Madellyn Thompson introduced herself and then reported on the following activities at the Middle School:

The first dance of the year was held on September 27th. There was a record breaking number of students attending – just over 400.

During the week of respect held from October 7th to October 11th, the Middle School students had the opportunity to take part in the Rachel’s Challenge Program.

A Haunted Hayride is planned for October 25th in conjunction with the Unity Club.

The Middle School will be collecting canned goods for Students Change Hunger. Students will receive prize palooza tickets for bringing in canned goods which they can turn in for a chance to win a Kindle Fire HDX.

Spirit Week will be held the same week as Red Ribbon Week. Each day students will dress for the theme of the day.

9. Presentation: Max Adams, as Mrs. Cohen, introduced Mrs. Darlene Llewellyn, High School Principal, to begin the presentations to the students being recognized this evening. Mrs. Llewellyn began by informing the Board and those in attendance that unfortunately one (1) of the students, Isaiah Udotong is not feeling well and is not in attendance this evening. The Board will recognize him at the November meeting. Then Mrs. Llewellyn said that we will tonight be recognizing Madison Parry, who has achieved the National Merit Scholarship Commended Student designation. Mrs. Llewellyn explained that in order to achieve this honor, students place in the top 5% of all students taking the PSAT’s, and this places Madison among the most academically talented students in the country. Mrs. Llewellyn then called forward Madison Parry and her parents to be recognized. She spoke of Madison’s many activities and accomplishments while attending Cinnaminson High School and noted that she is ranked number one in her class, and plans to major in Chemical Engineering in college. Madison was then presented with the academic “C” for her achievement.

Madison Parry Commended Student in 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program

Isaiah Udotong Outstanding Participant 2012 National Achievement Scholarship Program

10. Correspondence to Board – Mrs. Cohen said she had no new correspondence to share. 11. Committee Reports A motion was made by Ms. Fitzwater, seconded by Dr. Herschel, roll call vote 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent in favor to approve the committee minutes as submitted.

The Board President is an ex-officio member of all Board Committees and the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent and/or Business Administrator attend committee meetings.

A. Curriculum/Student Activities Meeting: Thursday, October 10, 2013 District Administrative Office 7:00 PM Members Present: Jacqueline Plunkett

Laura Fitzwater Harry Shea

Jean Cohen (for James Herschel) Others Present: Sal Illuzzi Terry Luxenberg Items reviewed and supported for the Board Agenda October 15, 2013 That 39% of the salary for Jacqueline Dobos, full-time BSIP Math Teacher at Rush School, is funded with Title IIA monies for Class Size Reduction with the remainder of her salary covered by district funds. That Kimberly Young be appointed the Anti-Bullying Specialist for NA. That the following materials are removed: 23 copies of Today’s Teen (Middle School – Copyright 1988) That the following instructional materials (VHS tapes) be approved for adoption:

Muzzy Level I by BBC/Early Advantage (Spanish 6) That the Board approve the NJQSAC – Statement of Assurance and SOA for 2013-2014 for electronic submission to the DOE.

That the Board approve the NCLB Final Expenditure Report for 2012-2013 for electronic submission. That the Board approve the Senior Trip 2014 to Disney World in Orlando, Florida March 27 to March 31, 2014. There are 111/168 students currently signed up (66%) at a cost of $1250 per student.

That the Board approve the new curriculum for AP Psychology available for review on the Curriculum site. That the Board approve the HIB Report containing 2 HS incidents. That the Board approve the list of events for Professional Development Travel. That the Board approve the list of Field Trips. That the Board approve the Annual Nursing Services Plan for submission. Updates: Ms. Luxenberg and Dr. Illuzzi updated the committee on the status of homeless students, ELL students, PARCC and the new evaluation/SGO process. B. Facilities/Transportation

Meeting: Tuesday, October 8, 2013 District Administrative Office 8:00 p.m. Members Present: Pam Crepps Jim McGuckin Dolores Woodington Jean Cohen for Stephen Kenny Others Present: Sal Illuzzi, Tom Egan, and Pete Galosi The meeting began with Committee members discussing the details of the Annual Comprehensive Maintenance Plan, M-1 and M-2. The report is filed annually and is a requirement of Quality Single Accountability Continuum (QSAC). The annual amounts are verified to the audit. Committee members unanimously approved.

Mr. Egan had contacted the School Development Authority (SDA) and asked if there was any news on the ROD grants for the building renovation project. The Authority mentioned that they did not expect to hear from the Department of Education for a couple months

Committee members reviewed the 2014-15 budget objectives. Committee

members unanimously approved and requested that the budget objectives be presented to the full Board for review and action at the regular meeting of the Board of Education on November 19, 2013.

As mentioned in the earlier Personnel/Finance Committee meeting, Mr. Egan

informed Committee members that he received a copy of bid specifications from the Township for the Wood Park tennis court renovations. Committee members discussed and asked Mr. Egan to notify Mayor Young of the Board’s intention to rescind their agreement of providing 50% of the costs because the project should have been completed prior to the start of the 2013-14 season, and new tennis courts are included as a separate question within the building referendum project. The Board committee would re-open discussion only after the referendum project has been voted on.

Next, Mr. Egan informed Committee members that an inspection of school

buildings was conducted by the State Department of Environmental Protection. The inspector determined that hazardous waste program was in compliance with department regulations. Also the inspector told Mr. Galosi that he should apply for Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award for being recognized for an outstanding program. Committee members congratulated Mr. Galosi and Mr. Palmer and the operations staff.

Lastly, Mr. Galosi informed Committee members that room 220 in the Middle

School would be converted into a computer lab to assist with the PARCC testing. The next meeting of the Facilities/Transportation Committee has not been scheduled at this time. C. Finance/Personnel

Meeting: Tuesday, October 8, 2013 District Administrative Office 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Pam Crepps Jackie Plunkett Dolores Woodington Jean Cohen in absence of Stephen Kenny Others Present: Sal Illuzzi and Tom Egan

The meeting began with Dr. Illuzzi reviewing staffing for the 2013-14 school year. Committee members were informed that five administrators, who are not part of a negotiated agreement, do not a have a written separation from service

agreement with the district. Dr. Illuzzi requested that upon retirement, the Transportation Coordinator, Director of Facilities, Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds, Network Administrator, and the Network Engineer should be compensated for unused and accumulated sick days at a rate of $200 per day for up to the maximum set by State law of $15,000. Payment of unused vacation leave accrued shall be compensated at 1/260 per diem up to the maximum amount allowed by state law. Committee members unanimously approved.

Next Dr. Illuzzi informed Committee members that we are very pleased with the new hires and long term substitutes. The new evaluation system is going well and the district is participating in the PARCC PILOT system. Committee members were informed about the Basic Skill/ASK program at the Rush Intermediate School. In past years testing and scheduling were handled by a staff member whose teaching load had been reduced and the current staff member is retiring. Michelle Reissman will be coordinating the Basic Skills/ASK program and she has too many children to be able to reduce her teaching load. Therefore, Dr. Illuzzi requested that Ms. Reissman be compensated for her time after school. Committee members unanimously approved the stipend amount of $4700.00.

Under Finance, Committee members reviewed the 2014-15 budget objectives. Committee members unanimously approved and requested that the budget objectives be presented to the full Board for approval at the regular meeting of the Board of Education on November 19, 2013.

Mr. Egan had contacted the School Development Authority (SDA) and asked if there was any news on the ROD grants for the building renovation project. The Authority mentioned that they did not expect to hear from the Department of Education for a couple months.

The June 30, 2013 audit is underway and the fieldwork is expected to be

completed by Friday, October 11, 2013. Under Other Matters, Committee members spoke about the federal shutdown

and the possibility of the Governor taking district’s excess surplus as they did in 2009-10.

Lastly Mr. Egan informed Committee members that he received a copy of bid

specifications from the Township for the Wood Park tennis court renovations. Committee members discussed and asked Mr. Egan to notify Mayor Young of the Board’s intention to rescind their agreement of providing 50% of the costs because the project should have been completed prior to the start of the 2013-14 season and new tennis courts are included as a separate question within the building referendum project. The Board committee would re-open discussion only after the referendum project has been voted on.

The next meeting of the Personnel/Finance Committee has not been scheduled at this time.

D. Policy/Legislation

Meeting: Thursday - October 10, 2013 District Administrative Office 8:00 p.m. Members present: Jean Cohen (for Jim Herschel) Laura Fitzwater Jim McGuckin Harry Shea Others present: Sal Illuzzi The meeting began with Committee members having a first review of the following bylaw, policies and regulations:

0000.02 Bylaw Introduction

3232 Policy Tutoring Services

3232 Regulation Tutoring Services

5117 Policy Interdistrict Public School Choice

5117 Regulation Interdistrict Public School Choice

5120 Policy Assignment of Pupils

5300 Policy Automated External Defibrillators (AEDS)

5300 Regulation Automated External Defibrillators (AEDS)

5533 Policy Pupil Smoking It should be noted that in regard to Policy and Regulation 5117, Interdistrict Pubic School Choice, that Committee members reaffirmed their earlier recommendation to not participate in the program. Committee members recommended that the above be forwarded to the Board for a first review at the October meeting. Legislative Matters None Other Matters Committee members discussed the status, or lack of status, of the district’s ROD grant application for the proposed capital projects. In particular, discussion

centered about referendum and construction scenarios. None of the options look appealing at this point. Committee members also discussed implications of a recent rumor in regard to fund balance and the possible State taking of same similar to what transpired three (3) years ago given the 2% cap, options, if this became a reality, where not pretty. On a rather somber note, the committee meeting ended.

12. Recognition of members of the community wishing to speak on action items appearing on this agenda. No one wished to speak at this time. 13. Superintendent Recommendations:

A. PERSONNEL

1. CERTIFICATED – Dr. Salvatore J. Illuzzi A motion was made by Dr. Herschel, seconded by Mr. McGuckin, roll call vote 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent in favor to approve the following: (a) Advancements on Salary Guide That the Board ratifies and affirms advancements on the salary guide, effective retroactive to September 1, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school year, for the following certified staff: Anna Marie Bearint MA + 10 $86,265. Kerry DiSimone MA + 20 $95,034. Maria McGuigan BA + 10 $57,079. Janette Oliver MA + 20 $62,661. Mike Perekupka MA $60,022. Jessica Sanchez BA + 20 $58,906. Peg Schuster MA + 30 $89,501. Jillian Watson MA + 10 $64,866. (b) Extra-duty Appointments 1. That the Board approves the extra-duty appointments for after school detention, Wednesday detention, and Saturday school as attached in Appendix L. 2. That the Board approves Laurie Hyland as ½ Interact Club co- advisor at the High School during the 2013-2014 school year with a stipend of $693.

3. That the Board approves the following technology trainers to be paid at the rate of $49 per hour during the 2013-2014 school year: Memorial: Helen Quinn High School: Denise Ferry and Sean Wilson Middle School: Rob Spier and Brian Bacon Rush School: Mike Noble and Joy Korn New Albany School: Carol Kremus and Janette Oliver 4. That the Board approves Denise Ferry as a technology writer to be paid at the rate of $49 per hour during the 2013-2014 school year. 5. That the Board approves an additional ten (10) days of summer work at her per diem rate of pay for Sheryl Adelman, World Language Lead Teacher, who prepared an evaluation instrument for the World Languages Department. 6. That the Board approves the following tutors for the after school Reading and Math program at Eleanor Rush Intermediate School from October through May with an hourly rate of $48.62: Jennifer Cahill Mary Cook Ashley Austin Victoria Weston Michelle Reissman Kim Porter Hollie Helman Bethany Nelson Jackie Dobos Kelly Victory Jennifer MacNeal 7. That the Board approves the following tutors for the after school Reading and Math program at New Albany Elementary School from October through May with an hourly rate of $48.62: Julie Spinelli Dawn Martin Elizabeth Quinn Maureen Coller Kathy Santivanez Christina Brightbill Jenna Gordon 8. That the Board approves Michelle Reissman as the BSIP/ASK Test Coordinator at Eleanor Rush Intermediate School with a stipend of $4,700 during the 2013-2014 school year.

(c) Mentor Teachers That the Board approves the following mentor teachers for the novice teacher listed with a stipend of $600 paid by the district for a year long program:

Mentor Teacher Novice Teacher Rob Lyons Victoria Westin Erin Zarzycki Nyssa Dougherty

(d) Funded Salary That the Board approves 39% of the 2013-2014 salary of $62,152 for Jacqueline Dobos, BSIP Math Teacher at Eleanor Rush School, which is $24,400 to be funded by Title IIA, Class Size Reduction, with the balance of her salary being funded locally. (e) Substitute Teachers

That the Board approves the appointment of the Substitute Teachers listed below, to be called on an “as-needed” basis, for the 2013/2014 school year:

Shara Cehak Sheila Dusenbury Mary Joe Frasso Beth Gavin Courtney Greenhalgh Mark Hollern Jennifer Mackell Meghan Quinn Zoila Solano Janet Tumelty Dorrie Uscinowicz Donna Wenzke Colleen McGuigan

(f) Tutor That the Board approves Warren Martin (Soc. Studies) as a Tutor to be called on an “as-needed” basis for the 2013/2014 school year. (g) Student Teachers 1. That the Board approves the following Student Observation

Placements from Temple University, Music Learning and Development, effective retroactive to October 4 and 11, 2013, under the supervision of Natasha Sigmund, Music Teacher, Rush School:

Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Evan Weisblatt Kylie Hewitt Jennifer Rafferty Risa Cullen Michael Baurkot Dana Fiero Christina Bacon Kristine Yang Jon Timmons

2. That the Board approves Britney Carmichael as a Student Teacher Placement from University of Phoenix, effective January 6 through

March 24, 2014, under the supervision of Jessica DeBarberie, 1st Gr. Teacher, New Albany School.

3. That the Board approves Christine Clark as a Practicum Placement

from Rutgers University, effective January 3–15, 2014, under the supervision of Annemarie Simeone, 1st Gr. Teacher, New Albany School.

4. That the Board approves Dawn Dixon as a Practicum Placement

from Rutgers University, effective January 3–15, 2014, under the supervision of Mary Kay Sutton, 2nd Gr. Teacher, New Albany School.

5. That the Board approves Dana Guckin as a Practicum Placement

from Rutgers University, effective January 3–15, 2014, under the supervision of Melissa Brown, 5th Gr. Teacher, Rush School.

6. That the Board approves Morgan Kippley as a Student Observation

Placement from Rosemont College, effective retroactive to October 10–11, 2013, under the supervision of Jenna Gordon, 1st Gr. Teacher, New Albany School; and as a Student Teacher Placement, effective January 6 through April 12, 2014, under the supervision of Christina Brightbill, 1st Gr. Teacher, New Albany School.

7. That the Board approves Regina Ritchie as a Practicum Placement

from Rutgers University, effective retroactive to September 9 through December 13, 2013, under the supervision of Carol Polino, Spec. Ed. Teacher, Rush School.

8. That the Board approves Adam Sheridan as a Practicum

Placement from Rutgers University, effective January 3-15, 2014, under the supervision of Amy Sellars, English Teacher, Middle School.

9. That the Board approves Timothy Wasco as a Practicum

Placement from Rutgers University, effective January 3-15, 2014, under the supervision of Mike Fries, 3rd Gr. Teacher, Rush School. 10. That the Board approves Jaclyn Iovine as a Student Observation from West Chester University, effective October 2013 for two hours under the supervision of Cathy Jenkins, Speech Teacher at New Albany Elementary School.

2. NON-CERTIFICATED – Dr. Salvatore J. Illuzzi A motion was made by Mr. Kenny, seconded by Ms. Fitzwater, roll call vote 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent in favor to approve the following:

(a) Emergent Approval of Employee Hiring

That the Board approves that an Application for Emergent Hiring be submitted to the County Superintendent of Schools in accordance with the revised statute for the following employee(s) along with the attestation form(s):

Zoila Solano – Sub Teacher – Insufficient subs Nyssa Dougherty – F/T Teacher – To fill a vacancy

(b) Appointments 1. That the Board approves the appointment of Brittany Abrams to the position of Student Activity Center (SAC) Aide – Memorial School, for 2.75 hrs. daily, effective October 16, 2013, at a salary of $8.25/hr., for the 2013/2014 school year. EXPLANATION: Ms. Abrams is replacing Lauren Horen. 2. That the Board approves the appointment of Megan Lyner to the position of SAC Aide – Memorial School, for 2.75 hrs. daily, effective October 16, 2013, at a salary of $8.25/hr., for the 2013/2014 school year. EXPLANATION: Ms. Lyner is replacing Jordan Perry. 3. That the Board approves the appointment of Meghan Quinn to the position of Special Education Aide/Personal – Rush School, for 6.75 hrs. daily, effective retroactive to October 7, 2013, at a salary of $17.28/hr., which is based on Step 3 of the Classroom Aide salary guide for the 2013/2014 school year. EXPLANATION: This is a new position. 4. That the Board approves the appointment of Cindy Sassano to the position of Special Education Aide/Personal – New Albany School, for 6.75 hrs. daily, effective retroactive to October 3, 2013, at a salary of $17.08/hr., which is based on Step 1 of the Classroom Aide salary guide for the 2013/2014 school year. EXPLANATION: Ms. Sassano is replacing Kim Katelhon.

(c) Schedule Adjustments

That the Board approves the following adjustments to the daily work schedule to the Special Education Aides listed below, due to their previously approved transfers:

NAME POSITION FROM TO Susan Baratta Classroom Aide 6.75 hrs. 6.00 hrs. Nancy Cunningham Personal Aide 6.00 hrs. 6.75 hrs. (d) Family Leave

That the Board approves a Leave of Absence Without Pay for Rosita Martelli, Cafeteria/Playground Aide – Rush School, which is in conjunction with the Family Leave Act, effective October 18 to on or about November 1, 2013.

(e) Extra Duty 1. That the Board approves Kathleen Nahill, Spec. Ed. Aide/Personal, to work an additional 1 hour, 2 days per week, in order for her assigned student to attend Music Makers and Band, effective retroactive to October 2, 2013 through May 30, 2014. 2. That the Board approves Marita Barth, Spec. Ed. Aide/Personal, to work an additional 1 hour, 2 days per week, in order for her assigned student to attend Art Club and Tutoring, effective retroactive to October 2, 2013 through May 30, 2014. 3. That the Board approves Diane DiBenedetto, Spec. Ed. Aide/Personal, to work an additional 2 hours per month in order for her assigned student to attend World Culture Club, effective retroactive to October 14, 2013 through June 6, 2014. 4. That the Board approves Linda Meyer, Café./Playground Aide NAS, to receive compensation for 45 minutes of preparation for the first day of lunch on September 9, 2013. 5. That the Board approves the following Café./Playground Aides at NAS for 30 minutes of instruction in regard to CPR with the school nurse on September 10, 2013: Cheryl Quattrone Linda Meyer Dawn Pitt Gwen Renshaw Theresa Sullivan

(f) Substitutes 1. That the Board approves the reappointment of Suzette Kohn and Janet Tumelty as Substitute Teacher Aides to be called on an “as- needed” basis for the 2013/2014 school year. 2. That the Board approves Andrew Dorosz as a Substitute SAC Aide to be called on an “as-needed” basis for the 2013/2014 school year. (g) Volunteers

That the Board approves the list of “Unpaid” Volunteers for the 2013/2014 school year as attached in Appendix M.

B. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION – Mrs. Terry Luxenberg Max Stavalone, as Mrs. Luxenberg, introduced himself and then read the following items under the Curriculum & Instruction section. A motion was made by Mr. McGuckin, seconded by Mrs. Plunkett, roll call vote 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent in favor to approve the following: 1. Field Trips That the Board approves field trips as attached in Appendix N. 2. Professional Development Travel That the Board approves professional development travel as attached in Appendix O. 3. Senior Trip 2014 That the Board approves the Senior Trip 2014 to Disney World in Orlando, Florida from March 27, 2014 through March 31, 2014 at a cost of $1,250., which is paid by each participant as attached in Appendix P. 4. NCLB Final Reports That the Board approves the 2012-2013 NCLB Final Expenditure Reports, which were submitted electronically to the State as attached in Appendix Q. 5. NJ QSAC Statement of Assurance That the Board approves the NJ QSAC Statement of Assurance (SOA) documents for the 2013-2014 school year, which were submitted electronically to

the State as attached in Appendix R. 6. Instructional Materials That the Board approves the following instructional material as attached in Appendix S:

Muzzy Level I by BBC/Early Advantage (Spanish 6) 7. Disposal of Materials That the Board approves disposing of Today’s Teen at the Middle School as attached in Appendix T. 8. Anti-Bullying Specialist That the Board approves Kimberly Young as the Anti-Bullying Specialist for New Albany Elementary School. 9. AP Psychology That the Board approves the AP Psychology curriculum for the High School Social Studies Department. 10. Annual Nursing Services Plans That the Board approves the annual nursing services plans for each building for the 2013-2014 school year as attached in Appendix U.

C. SPECIAL EDUCATION – Dr. Salvatore Illuzzi A motion was made by Mr. Shea, seconded by Ms. Fitzwater, roll call vote 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent in favor to approve the following:

1. Student Placement That the Board ratifies and affirms the placement of student #2017032 at the Brookfield School, effective retroactive to September 30, 2013. D. POLICY - Dr. Salvatore Illuzzi A motion was made by Mrs. Crepps, seconded by Mr. McGuckin, roll call vote 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent in favor to approve the following: 1. First Reading

That the Board approves the first reading of the following bylaw, policies and regulations as attached in Appendix V:

0000.02 Bylaw Introduction

3232 Policy Tutoring Services

3232 Regulation Tutoring Services

5117 Policy Interdistrict Public School Choice

5117 Regulation Interdistrict Public School Choice

5120 Policy Assignment of Pupils

5300 Policy Automated External Defibrillators (AEDS)

5300 Regulation Automated External Defibrillators (AEDS)

5533 Policy Pupil Smoking

7434 Policy Smoking In School Buildings and On School Grounds

14. Board Secretary/Business Administrator recommendations: Mr. Tom Egan Ashley D’Arcy, as Mr. Egan, introduced herself and then read the following items under the Board Secretary/Business Administrator’s section. A motion was made by Ms. Fitzwater, seconded by Dr. Herschel, roll call vote 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent in favor to approve the following:

A. GRANTS 1. Non Public Technology Initiative Program That the Board approves the Non Public Schools’ agreements to participate in the Non Public Technology Program under the provisions of the Appropriations Act for the 2013-2014 school year as attached in Appendix W. 2. 2012-2013 Project Completion Reports That the Board approves the filing of the Non Public Nursing, Textbooks, Technology and Chapters 192/193 Project Completion Reports for the 2012-2013 school year as attached in Appendix X. B. OPERATIONS 1. Application for Dual Use of Educational Space – Rush Intermediate School That the Board approves the Applications for Dual Use of Educational Space for the following rooms at the Eleanor Rush Intermediate School during the 2013-2014 school year:

Room #114/Resource Room Room #120/Library/Small Group Instruction Room #124/Resource Room Room #143/In Class Support Room #145/Basic Skills, Reading & Speech

2. Comprehensive Maintenance Plan That the Board approves the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan in accordance with the following resolution and as attached in Appendix Y: Whereas, the Department of Education requires New Jersey School Boards to submit three-year maintenance plans documenting “required” maintenance activities for each of its public school facilities; and Whereas, the required maintenance activities as listed in the attached document for the various school facilities of the Board of Education of the Township of Cinnaminson are consistent with these requirements; and Whereas, all past and planned activities are reasonable to keep school facilities open and safe for use or in their original condition and to keep their system warranties valid. Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Township of Cinnaminson hereby authorizes the School Business Administrator to submit the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan for the Board of Education of the Township of Cinnaminson in compliance with Department of Education requirements. 3. Donations (a) That the Board accepts, with appreciation, the donation from Author, Carole Geithner, of forty-five (45) copies of her book, If Only, which was recently approved for our 7th grade reading list, to the Cinnaminson Middle School. (b) That the Board accepts, with appreciation, the donation in the amount of $140.00 from the Elementary Home & School Association to be used for the purchase of the Finale computer program for the Choral and Instrumental Music Program at the Rush Intermediate School. (c) That the Board accepts, with appreciation, the donation from Leann Ellis of a Gemeinhardt 2SP flute to the Rush Intermediate School Instrumental Music Program.

C. CONTRACT 1. Transportation Services Agreement That the Board ratifies and affirms the Transportation Services Agreement between the Cinnaminson Township Board of Education and the Passaic County Educational Services Commission for the 2013-2014 school year, effective retroactive to September 5, 2013, at the total cost of $8,078.40 ($7,480.00 + $598.40 surcharge).

15. Other Business – None. 16. Recognition of members of the public wishing to speak. No one wished to speak at this time. 17. Comments from Board Mr. Kenny said that he would defer to Mrs. Cohen to comment on the students and their participation this evening in “Youth in Board Service”. Mrs. Crepps congratulated Commended Student, Madison Parry. She also congratulated the Middle School students for the wonderful job they did this evening. Mr. McGuckin also congratulated Madison Parry and commented on how each year we seem to keep raising the bar. Also, thank you to the members of the Middle School students for doing a great job this evening. Mrs. Plunkett offered her congratulations to Madison on being selected as a Commended Student. She also complimented the Middle School students on doing a great job. Thank you for the donations! Dr. Herschel also extended his congratulations to Madison and noted that each year our students keep getting better. Thank you to the students and thank you for the donations. Ms. Fitzwater said thank you to student, George Snedden, for representing her so well this evening. She also said thank you to the CEF for supporting Rachel’s Challenge. Congratulations, Madison! Mr. Shea offered his congratulation to Madison Parry. He also noted that he was very impressed with the Middle School students this evening. They did a great job! He also said thank you for the donations. Mrs. Cohen said congratulation to Tom Egan for the SAIF award. She also thank

you for Rachel’s Challenge. It was an excellent program. Thank you to the Middle School Student Senate for a great job this evening and a special thank you to their advisor Melissa and Kristin for all of their work in preparation for tonight’ meeting. Thank you for the donations. 18. Resolution Authorizing Executive Session – There was no Executive Session held this evening.

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 Cinnaminson 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.

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

______Any matter which, by express provision of Federal Law, State Statute or Rule of Court shall be rendered confidential or excluded from discussion in public (Provision relied upon: ____________________________________________);

______Any matter in which the release of information would impair a right to receive funds from the federal government;

______Any matter the disclosure of which constitutes an unwarranted invasion of individual privacy;

______Any collective bargaining agreement, or the terms and conditions of which are proposed for inclusion in any collective bargaining agreement, including the negotiation of terms and conditions with employees or representatives of employees of the public body (Specify contract: ___________________________________________);

______Any matter involving the purpose, lease or acquisition of real property with public funds, the setting of bank rates or investment of public funds where it could adversely affect the public interest if discussion of such matters were disclosed;

______Any tactics and techniques utilized in protecting the safety and property of the public provided that their disclosure could impair such protection;

______Any investigations of violations or possible violations of the law;

______Any pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiation in which the public body is or may become a party. Any matters falling within the attorney-client privilege, to the extent that confidentiality is required in order for the attorney to exercise his ethical duties as a lawyer (If pending or anticipated

litigation, the matter is: ____________________________________________)

(If contract negotiation the nature of the contract and interested party is ______________ ________________________________________________)

Under certain circumstances, if public disclosure of the matter would have a potentially negative impact on the District’s position in the litigation or negotiation, this information may be withheld until such time that the matter is concluded or the circumstances no longer present a potential impact);

______Any matter involving the employment, appointment, termination of employment, terms and conditions of employment, evaluation of the performance, promotion or disciplining of any specific prospective public officer or employee or current public officer or employee employed or appointed by the public body, unless all individual employees or appointees whose rights could be adversely affected request in writing that such matter or matters be discussed at a public meeting (Subject to the balancing of the public’s interest and the employee’s privacy rights under South Jersey Publishing, 124 N.J. 478, the employee(s) and nature of discussion is ______________________________) ;

______Any deliberation of a public body occurring after a public hearing that may result in the imposition of a specific civil penalty upon the responding party or the suspension or loss of a license or permit belonging to the responding party as a result of an act of omission for which the responding party bears responsibility;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby declares that its discussion of the aforementioned subject(s) may be made public at a time when 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 that 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.

19. A motion was made by Mrs. Plunkett, seconded by Mr. McGuckin, roll call vote 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent in favor that there being no further business the meeting was adjourned. The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 120 at the Middle School. Respectfully submitted, Thomas W. Egan, Jr. /ck Board Secretary/Business Administrator