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SOUTH PLAINFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular Public Meeting Agenda

South Plainfield High School

June 17, 2020

6:30 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE

Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the June 17, 2020, South Plainfield Board of Education meeting will not be physically

open to the public. This is to ensure we follow best practices for social distancing. The June board meeting will be live streamed

on the South Plainfield School District website (www.spboe.org) under the link

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South Plainfield Public Schools Mission Statement:

Students are the focus of the South Plainfield Public Schools. We will provide a dynamic, rigorous,

relevant and technology-enriched curriculum, guided by the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. Our

mission is to develop life-long learners who are prepared to succeed in a global and diverse society. We

are resolved to educate the whole child, instilling the desire within our students to question and to become

divergent thinkers who can achieve their fullest potential.

I. CALL TO ORDER - President

II. SALUTE TO FLAG

III. ROLL CALL

IV. BOARD PRESIDENT

In accordance with the terms of the Sunshine Law, adequate notice of this meeting was

posted in all school buildings, the Administration Building, Borough Clerk's office,

Police Headquarters, Public Library, four newspapers and Tapinto on January 9, 2020.

Please be advised:

• There is no smoking on school grounds - inside or outside - at any time.

• Please silence all electronic devices.

• Pursuant to District Policy #0167, each statement made by a participant shall be

limited to three minutes’ duration and no participant may speak more than once

on the same topic.

V. AGENDA ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS

VI. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON THE PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS

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VII. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PRIOR BOARD MEETING MINUTES/COMMITTEE

MINUTES

RESOLVED, that the minutes of the Board of Education meetings, held on the dates

indicated, as submitted, be received and filed.

Committee of the Whole Meeting May 6, 2020

Executive Session May 6, 2020

Regular Public Meeting May 13, 2020

Executive Session May 13, 2020

DISCUSSION:

MOTION: SECOND: VOTE:

VIII. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

A. Good News and Progress in Our Schools

IX. CURRICULUM/STUDENT ACTIVITIES

1. Acceptance of Anti-Bullying Report

Approve the Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying Reports from May 14, 2020 – June 16,

2020.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,

that the Board of Education approve the following cumulative data regarding HIB

incidents from September 4 – June 16, 2020, reported as of this agenda.

School Number of Alleged

Incidents

Number of Verified

Incidents

September 4, 2019 –June 16,

2020

September 4, 2019–

June 16, 2020

High School 15 7

Middle School 17 11

Grant School 11 5

Franklin School 1 1

Kennedy School 0 0

Roosevelt School 3 2

Riley School 2 0


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2. Approval of District School Security Drill State of Assurance – 2019/2020

Approve the District School Security Drill Statement of Assurance for the 2019/2020

school year. This report is on file in the Assistant Superintendent’s Office.

3. Approval of Adult Education, Preschool and Before & Aftercare Programs for

2020/2021

Approve the following programs for the 2020/2021 school year:

Before School/After School Program (Coordinated by the Asst. Superintendent)

South Plainfield Preschool Program (Coordinated by the Supervisor of Special

Services)

Adult & Continuing Education Classes, Trips and intersession classes, all based on

enrollment.

4. Approval of District Mentoring Guide – 2020/2021

Approve the District Mentoring Guide for the 2020/2021 school year in accordance with

Tab. IX.4

5. Approval of District School Security Drill Statement of Assurance

Approve the District School Security Drill Statemen of Assurance for the 2019/2020

school year. This report is on file in the Assistant Superintendent’s Office.

6. Approval of the NJ High School Voter Registration Law Annual Statemen of

Assurance

Approve the New Jersey High School Voter Registration Law Annual Statement of

Assurance for the 2019/2020.

7. Approval of the Before & After Care Program Parent Handbook

Approve the Before & After care Program Parent Handbook for the 2020/2021 school

year as shown in Tab IX.7.

8. Approval of New Jersey Department of Education School Self Assessment under the

Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights District and School Grade Report

Approve the NJ Department of Education School Self-Assessment for Determining

Grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights District and School Grade Report for the

2018/2019 school year as shown in Tab IX.8.


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9. RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH PLAINFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGARDING THE RESIDENCY HEARING OF STUDENT L.M.

WHEREAS, on June 10, 2020, a residency hearing was held before the South Plainfield Board of

Education; and

WHEREAS, on that date, the parent(s)/guardian(s) of the above-referenced student did not attend

the hearing despite having been apprised of their right to do so, and having been further advised

that the hearings would proceed in their absence; and

WHEREAS, the Board, after having heard and considered all of the proofs presented, resolves to

order the removal of the above-referenced student from the District because the required proof of

residency in South Plainfield has not been provided in accordance with law;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board finds that the above-referenced

student has not provided the required proof of residency in South Plainfield and, therefore, is

currently ineligible to attend the South Plainfield Schools; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, pursuant to statute, the Board hereby removes the pupil

from the District within 21 days pursuant to law and hereby assesses tuition for the student’s

ineligible attendance; and

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the family shall receive notification of the Board’s

determination and their right to appeal to the Commissioner of Education.

DISCUSSION:

RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board of

Education approve the foregoing resolutions.

MOTION: SECOND: VOTE;

X. POLICY

1. Approve the Second Reading of Bylaws/Policies/Regulations

Approve the second reading of the following Bylaws/Policies/Regulations, and hereby adopts

them:

1. Policy #1581-Domestic Violence (Revised)

2. Regulation #1581-Domestic Violence (New)

3. Policy #2422-Health and Physical Education

4. Policy #3421.13-Postnatal Accommodations (New)

5. Policy #4421.13-Postnatal Accommodations (New)

6. Policy #5330-Administration of Medication (Revised)


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7. Regulation #5330-Administration of Medication (Revised)

8. Policy #7243-Supervision of Construction (Revised)

9. Policy #8210-School Year (Revised)

10. Policy #8220-School Day (Revised)

11. Regulation #8220-School Closings (Revised)

12. Policy #8462-Reporting Potentially Missing or Abused Children (Revised)

DISCUSSION:




XI. PERSONNEL

Motion by Member __________, seconded by Member __________, to accept the

recommendation of the superintendent and adopt the following:

RESOLVED, that the South Plainfield Board of Education approve the following:

(NOTE: Approval of this resolution authorizes the superintendent to submit to the county

superintendent applications for emergent hiring and the applicant’s attestation and proof

that he/she has not been convicted of any disqualifying crime pursuant to the provisions of

N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 et. seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17 et. seq., or N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.13 et.

seq. This includes background checks and fingerprinting for those employees listed

below: (All appointments are contingent upon receipt of proper teaching certification and

the satisfaction of all requirements set forth in P.L. 2018, c.5. All salary placements are

pending receipt of college transcripts verifying degree status and letter stating years of

service in other districts, *denotes mentoring required.)


XI.AResignations, Retirements, Terminations


Code Name Action Position Location Date Eff. Discussion

1. Landy, David Retire Special Education Teacher High School 06/30/2020

2. Noland, Desiree Resign Elementary School Teacher Roosevelt School 06/30/2020

3. Kupcho, Janine Resign Art Teacher High School 06/30/2020


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XI.BLeaves of Absence

Code Name Reason Position Loc.

Paid

FMLA

Start

Date

Paid

Leave

(Not

FMLA)

Unpaid

FMLA

Start

Date

Unpaid

NJFLA

Start

Date

Unpaid

Leave

without

Benefits Return

Date Discussion

1. Employee ID#: 4018 Unpd. LOA Teacher

Middle

School 09/16/20 09/01/21

XI.CAppointments, Transfers

Code Name Action Position Deg /Step

Salary/ Hrl

y. Rate Location Date

Effective Date

Term. Discussion

1

Valarezo,

Rosaura Approve Interim Principal N/A

$550.00 per day (not to

exceed 213

days) Riley School 07/01/20 06/20/2021 Acct#: 11-000-240-103-06

2

Bickunas,

Karen Approve Secretary

Sect. B.

Step OG 3 $63,875 High School 7/1/2020 6/30/2021

Revised Salary Guide Plus $2400 Long.

Tenured

Acct#: 11-000-211-100-00

3 Gil, Jennifer Approve Art Teacher 12 BA 74.060

Franklin

School 9/1/2020 6/30/2021

From 3/5 to 5/5 Tenured

Acct#: 11-120-100-101-04

4

Chang,

Newstein Approve Biology Teacher 1 BA +15 $55,835 High School 9/1/2020 6/30/2021

Increase in Step Non-Tenured

Acct#: 11-140-100-101-01

5 Horn, Amy Approve

Guidance

Counselor 1 MA $57,385 Grant School 9/1/2020 6/30/2021

Non-Tenured

Acct#: 11-000-218-104-03

6

Ashnault,

Carly Approve

Guidance

Counselor 4 MA $60,165 Riley School 9/1/2020 6/30/2021

Non-Tenured

Acct#: 11-000-218-104-06

7

Phillips,

Margaret Transfer

Special Education

Teacher 6 MA $64,165 High School 9/1/2020 6/30/2021

Transfer from the Middle

School Non-Tenured

Acct#: 11-213-100-101-18

8 Gillis, Cassidy Transfer

Special

Education Techer 2 BA $55,515 Riley School 9/1/2020 6/20/2021

Transfer from Roosevelt

Non-Tenured Acct#: 11-213-100-101-18

9 Meleo, Christina Transfer

Special

Education Teacher 6 MA $64,165

Franklin School 9/1/2020 6/30/2021

Transfer from Riley

Tenured Acct#: 11-213-100-101-18

10

Wieczorek,

Nicole Transfer

Elementary

Teacher 3 BA $56,515

Roosevelt

School 9/1/2020 6/30/3031

Transfer from Grant

Tenured

Acct#: 11-120-100-101-07

11

Minor,

Katherine Transfer

Special

Education

Teacher 7 MA $66,165 Grant School 9/1/2020 6/30/2021

Transfer from the Middle School

Non-Tenured

Acct#: 11-213-100-101-18

12 Miller, Gregory Approve Bus Driver Step 2

$24.27 per hr. Transportation 9/1/2020 6/30/2021

Hrly. Rate Correction

Salary to be determined

upon determination of hrs. Acct#: 11-000-270-160-16

13 Pietrangelo, Cynthia Approve Bus Driver Step 2





14 Rozin, Guy Approve Bus Driver Step 2

$24.27 per

hr. Transportation 9/1/2020 6/30/2021




& 11-000-270-161-16

15

Santacruz,

Stella Approve Bus Driver Step 2

$24.27 per


Hrly. Rate Correction Salary to be determined

upon determination of hrs.


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Acct#: 11-000-270-160-16

16 Selim, Ninette Approve Bus Driver Step 2


Hrly. Rate Correction Salary to be determined

upon determination of hrs.

Acct#: 11-000-270-160-16 & 11-000-270-161-16

17 Sosa, Nathalie Approve Bus Driver Step 2





18

Dabrio,

Lawrence Approve Bus Driver Step 3

$26.32 per



Salary to be determined upon determination of hrs.

Acct#: 11-000-270-160-16

19 Wall, Dean Approve Bus Driver Step 3

$26.32 per




Acct#: 11-000-270-160-16

20

Mantilla,

Carlos Approve Bus Driver Step 4

$27.41 per




Acct#: 11-000-270-160-16

21

Ramsey,

Crystal

District Level Leadership

Internship

through Montclair State

University N/A N/A District 7/1/2020 8/31/2020

Cooperating Administrator M. Malyska

N/A

VIII.D.Adjustments, Stipends, Degree Changes

Code Name Action Position Degree/Step/

No. of Hrs. Salary/ Stipend Location

Date

Effective Date Term. Discussion

1. Corisdeo, Geoffrey Approve

ESY Virtual

Teacher N/A

$41.00 per

hr.

Virtual 6/29/20 7/30/20

2 hrs. per day 9 am – 11 am

Mon. – Thurs.

Acct#: 11-212-100-101-28

2. DeLucia, Nick Approve

ESY Virtual

Teacher N/A

$41.00 per

hr.

Virtual 6/29/20 7/30/20


Mon. – Thurs.

Acct#: 11-212-100-101-28

3. Hamilton, Shari Approve ESY Virtual

Teacher N/A $41.00 per

hr.

Virtual 6/29/20 7/30/20

2 hrs. per day

9 am – 11 am

Mon. – Thurs. Acct#: 11-213-100-101-28

4. Errico, Alyssa Approve ESY Virtual


hr.

Virtual 6/29/20 7/30/20

2 hrs. per day

9 am – 11 am

Mon. – Thurs. Acct#: 11-213-100-101-28

5. Giakis, Beth Approve ESY Virtual


hr.

Virtual 6/29/20 7/30/20

20 hrs. per week

Mon. – Thurs. Acct#: 11-213-100-101-28

6. Gillis, Cassidy Approve

ESY Virtual

Teacher N/A

$41.00 per

hr.

Virtual 6/29/20 7/30/20

2 hrs. per day

9 am – 11 am Mon. – Thurs.

Acct#: 11-212-100-101-28

7. Hearne, Heather Approve

ESY Virtual

Teacher N/A

$41.00 per

hr.

Virtual 6/29/20 7/30/20

2 hrs. per day


Acct#: 11-212-100-101-28

8. Holtz, Anne Approve

ESY Virtual

Teacher N/A

$41.00 per

hr.

Virtual 6/29/20 7/30/20

20 hrs. per week Mon. – Thurs.

Acct#: 11-213-100-101-28


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9. Hunt, Chelsea Approve

ESY Virtual

Teacher N/A

$41.00 per

hr.

Virtual 6/29/20 7/30/20

2 hrs. per day


Acct#: 11-213-100-101-28

10. Lanza, Marie Approve

ESY Virtual

Teacher N/A

$41.00 per

hr.

Virtual 6/29/20 7/30/20

2 hrs. per day


Acct#: 11-213-100-101-28

11. Lillis, Brittany Approve

ESY Virtual

Teacher N/A

$41.00 per

hr.

Virtual 6/29/20 7/30/20

2 hrs. per day


Acct#: 11-212-100-101-28

12 Salas, Danielle Approve

ESY Virtual

Teacher N/A

$41.00 per

hr.

Virtual 6/29/20 7/30/20


Mon. – Thurs.

Acct#: 11-213-100-101-28

13

Spadavecchia,

Christina Approve

ESY Virtual

Teacher N/A

$41.00 per

hr.

Virtual 6/29/20 7/30/20


Mon. – Thurs.

Acct#: 11-213-100-101-28

14 Wells, Amie Approve

ESY Virtual

Teacher N/A

$41.00 per

hr.

Virtual 6/29/20 7/30/20


Mon. – Thurs.

Acct#: 11-213-100-101-28

15 Wong, Cynthia Approve ESY Virtual


hr.

Virtual 6/29/20 7/30/20


Mon. – Thurs. Acct#: 11-213-100-101-28

16 Vaz, Laura Approve ESY Virtual


hr.

Virtual 6/29/20 7/30/20

1 hour per week Acct#: 11-213-100-101-28

17 Schlem, Nyssa Approve ESY Virtual

Related Services N/A $41.00 per

hr.

Virtual 6/29/20 7/30/20

2 hrs. per day

9 am – 11 am

Mon. – Thurs. Acct#: 11-000-216-100-28

18 Lawrence, Tracey Approve

ESY Virtual

Related Services N/A

$41.00 per

hr.

Virtual 6/29/20 7/30/20


Acct#: 11-000-216-100-28

19 Abdullah, Tiffany Approve

ESY Virtual


$41.00 per

hr.

Virtual 6/29/20 7/30/20

2 hrs. per day


Acct#: 11-000-216-100-28

20 Raber, Katherine Approve

ESY Virtual


$41.00 per

hr.

Virtual 6/29/20 7/30/20


Acct#: 11-000-216-100-28

21 Velmer, Gillian Approve

ESY Virtual


$41.00 per

hr.

Virtual 6/29/20 7/30/20

2 hrs. per day


Acct#: 11-000-216-100-28

22 Affinito, Shirley Approve

ESY Virtual

Paraprofessional Step 9

$21.07 per

hr.

Virtual 06/29/20 06/30/20

2 hrs. per day

9 am – 11 am

Acct: 11-213-100-106-28

23 Borzierelli, Alyssa Approve

ESY Virtual


$18.11 per

hr.

Virtual 06/29/20 06/30/20

2 hrs. per day

Mon. – Thurs.

Acct: :11-213-100-106-28

24 Both, Michele Approve

ESY Virtual


$21.07 per

hr.

Virtual 06/29/20 06/30/20


Acct: 11-212-100-106-28

25 Cianfrocca, Terri Approve

ESY Virtual


$22.09 per

hr.

Virtual 06/29/20 06/30/20

2 hrs. per day

9 am – 11 am

Acct: 11-212-100-106-28


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26 Deffler, Marie Approve

ESY Virtual


$22.09 per

hr.

Virtual 06/29/20 06/30/30


Acct: :11-213-100-106-28

27 Dezmin, Susan Approve

ESY Virtual


$22.09 per

hr.

Virtual 06/29/20 06/30/20


Acct: 11-213-100-106-28

28 Gray, Michelle Approve

ESY Virtual


$18.11 per

hr.

Virtual 06/29/20 06/30/20


Acct: 11-212-100-106-28

29 Lambert, Georgia Approve

ESY Virtual


$18.11 per

hr.

Virtual 06/29/20 06/30/20

2 hrs. per day

9 am – 11 am

Acct: 11-212-100-106-28

30 McConnville, Gina Approve

ESY Virtual


$22.09 per

hr.

Virtual 06/29/20 06/30/20

2 hrs. per day

9 am – 11 am

Acct: 11-213-100-106-28

31 Negron, Dawn Approve

ESY Virtual


$22.09 per

hr.

Virtual 06/29/20 06/30/20

2 hrs. per day

9 am – 11 am

Acct: 11-212-100-106-28

32 Olson, Heather Approve ESY Virtual

Paraprofessional Step 6 $19.38 per

hr.

Virtual 06/29/20 06/30/20

2 hrs. per day

9 am – 11 am Acct: 11-213-100-106-28

33 Pintauro, Mary

Ann Approve ESY Virtual


hr.

Virtual 06/29/20 06/30/20

2 hrs. per day

9 am – 11 am Acct:11-213-100-106-28

34 Riccardi, Donna Approve ESY Virtual


hr.

Virtual 06/29/20 06/30/20

2 hrs. per day

9 am – 11 am Acct:11-213-100-106-28

35 Savoca, Debra Approve

ESY Virtual


$22.09 per

hr.

Virtual 06/29/20 06/30/20


Acct:11-212-100-106-28

36 Tercek, Suzanne Approve

ESY Virtual


$22.09 per

hr.

Virtual 06/29/20 06/30/20


Acct: :11-213-100-106-28

37 Ufondu, Leslie Approve

ESY Virtual


$18.36 per

hr.

Virtual 06/29/20 06/30/20


Acct: 11-213-100-106-28

38 Affinito, Shirley Approve

ESY Virtual


$23.12 per

hr.

Virtual 07/01/20 07/30/20


Acct: 11-213-100-106-28

39 Borziereeli, Alyssa Approve

ESY Virtual


$19.38 per

hr.

Virtual 07/01/20 07/30/20

2 hrs. per day

9 am – 11 am

Acct: :11-213-100-106-28

40 Both, Michele Approve

ESY Virtual


$23.12 per

hr.

Virtual 07/01/20 07/30/20

2 hrs. per day

9 am – 11 am

Acct: 11-212-100-106-28

41 Cianfrocca, Terri Approve

ESY Virtual


$23.12 per

hr.

Virtual 07/01/20 07/30/20

2 hrs. per day

9 am – 11 am

Acct: 11-212-100-106-28

42 Deffler, Marie Approve

ESY Virtual


$23.12 per

hr.

Virtual 07/01/20 07/30/20

2 hrs. per day

9 am – 11 am

Acct: :11-213-100-106-28


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43 Dezmin, Susan Approve

ESY Virtual


$23.12 per

hr.

Virtual 07/01/20 07/30/20


Acct: 11-213-100-106-28

44 Gray, Michelle Approve

ESY Virtual


$19.38 per

hr.

Virtual 07/01/20 07/30/20


Acct: 11-212-100-106-28

45 Lambert, Georgia Approve

ESY Virtual


$19.38 per

hr.

Virtual 07/01/20 07/30/20


Acct: 11-212-100-106-28

46 McConnville, Gina Approve

ESY Virtual


$23.12 per

hr.

Virtual 07/01/20 07/30/20

2 hrs. per day

9 am – 11 am

Acct:11-213-100-106-28

47 Negron, Dawn Approve

ESY Virtual


$23.12 per

hr.

Virtual 07/01/20 07/30/20

2 hrs. per day

9 am – 11 am

Acct: 11-212-100-106-28

48 Olson, Heather Approve

ESY Virtual


$20.80 per

hr.

Virtual 07/01/20 07/30/20

2 hrs. per day

9 am – 11 am

Acct: 11-213-100-106-28

49 Pintauro, Mary

Ann Approve ESY Virtual


hr.

Virtual 07/01/20 07/30/20

2 hrs. per day

9 am – 11 am Acct: :11-213-100-106-28

50 Riccardi, Donna Approve ESY Virtual


hr.

Virtual 07/01/20 07/30/20

2 hrs. per day

9 am – 11 am Acct: :11-213-100-106-28

51 Savoca, Debra Approve ESY Virtual


hr.

Virtual 07/01/20 07/30/20

2 hrs. per day

9 am – 11 am Acct: 11-212-100-106-28

52 Tercek, Suzanne Approve

ESY Virtual


$23.12 per

hr.

Virtual 07/01/20 07/30/20


Acct: :11-213-100-106-28

53 Ufondu, Leslie Approve

ESY Virtual


$19.63 per

hr.

Virtual 07/01/20 07/30/20


Acct: 11-213-100-106-28

54 Velmer, Gillan Approve

ESY Speech

Therapist N/A

$41.00 per

hr.

Virtual 06/29/20 07/30/20

5 hrs. per day

Acct#: 11-000-216-100-18

55 Benton, Kathleen Approve

AP Seminar

Curriculum

Writing N/A

$41.00 per

hr.

Admin Bldg. 07/01/20 08/31/20

30 hrs.

Acct#: 11-000-221-110-11

56 Cook, Melissa Approve

Title I Summer

Program N/A

$41.00 per

hr. District 04/01/20 06/30/20

Pending approval for reopening of school &

enrollment

Prep Time total of 12 hrs.

Acct#: 20-231-200-100-11

57 Hollander, Michelle Approve

Title I Summer Program N/A

$41.00 per hr. District 04/01/20 06/30/20


enrollment


Acct#: 20-231-200-100-11

58 Leso, Amy Approve

Title I Summer

Program N/A

$41.00 per

hr. District 04/01/20 06/30/20


enrollment


Acct#: 20-231-200-100-11

59 Sottiriuo, Maria Approve

Title I Summer

Program N/A

$41.00 per

hr. District 04/01/20 06/30/20


enrollment


Acct#: 20-231-200-100-11


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60 Cook, Melissa Approve Title I Summer

Program N/A $41.00 per

hr. District 07/06/20 08/30/20

Pending approval for reopening of schools &

enrollment

Student Contact Time

Monday -Thursday

8:45 am – 12:15 pm

42 hours total

Acct#: 20-231-200-100-11

61 Hollander, Michelle Approve

Title I Summer Program N/A

$41.00 per hr. District 07/06/20 08/30/20


enrollment


Monday -Thursday

8:45 am – 12:15 pm

42 hours total

Acct#: 20-231-200-100-11

62 Leso, Amy Approve Title I Summer


hr. District 07/06/20 08/30/20


enrollment


Monday -Thursday

8:45 am – 12:15 pm

42 hours total

Acct#: 20-231-200-100-11

63 Sottiriou, Maria Approve Title I Summer


hr. District 07/06/20 08/30/20


enrollment


Monday -Thursday

8:45 am – 12:15 pm

42 hours total

Acct#: 20-231-200-100-11

64 Baumen, Mylissa Approve

Summer College

Bootcamp N/A

$41.00 per

hr. Virtual TBD 08/31/20

4 hours

Acct#:11-000-218-104-01

65 Riley, Kathleen Approve Summer College

Bootcamp N/A $41.00 per


4 hours

Acct#:11-000-218-104-01

66 Giannakis, Jaime Approve

Summer College

Bootcamp N/A

$41.00 per


4 hours

Acct#:11-000-218-104-01

67 Giannakis, Linda Approve Activity Fund

Treasurer Step 1 $3,924 Middle School 07/01/20 06/30/21 Acct#: 11-401-100-100-01

68 Wylde, Johanna Approve

Interpreter

Services N/A

$41.00 per

hr. District 07/01/20 06/30/21 Acct#:11-140-100-101-01

Resolved, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the Board of Education

approve the foregoing resolutions:



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XII. FINANCE

1. Approval of Line Item Transfers

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the monthly transfer reports for

May 2020 and submits to the Executive County Superintendent for approval. Tab XII.1

2. Receipt of Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Reports

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve the receipt of the Secretary’s and

Treasurer’s Reports as of May 2020, and acknowledge the following certification of

the Board Secretary:

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2-11(c)4, the Board Secretary certifies that after review of

the Board Secretary’s and Treasurer’s monthly financial reports in the minutes of the

Board each month that no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of

N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.121(b).

__________________________ __________

Alex Benanti, Board Secretary Date

3. Approval of Bill List for June 2020

Approve payment of bills and claims that have been certified by the Board Secretary and

filed in the Business Office. The following is a list of payments being approved

Checks Payroll Number Amount

Payroll 05-15-2020 $ 1,693,449.68

Payroll 05-29-2020 $ 1,688,195.57

Checks Check Numbers Amount

Hand Checks

Preschool 3000010 $ 98.93

Latchkey 400118 - 400125 $ 12,583.50

Adult Ed $

Cafeteria 200077 - 200078 $ 51,825.54

Trust and Agency 100559 - 100567 $ 87,729.67

FICA 905152013 $ 98,796.79

905292030 $ 98,471.61

Unemployment $

Machine Check 8049 - 8285 $ 2,319,620.71

Fund 30 700280 - 700285 $ 1,552,335.10


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4 Resolution to Approve Various Purchase Contracts and Orders for the 2019/2020 School

Year

Approve the purchase contracts and orders pursuant to NJSA 18A:18A-10 and 18A:18A-

5(6) in the 2019/2020 school year for the following vendors. Purchase Order numbers

and amounts listed in Tab XII.4

Hannon Floor

ACT

5. Approval for Contract with Wellspring Center for Prevention – 2020/2021

Approve the Professional Services Agreement between Wellspring Center for Prevention

and the South Plainfield Public School District for the period of September 1, 2020

through June 2021 in the amount of $90,000, in accordance with the terms and conditions

contained therein.

6. Renew Re-Bid #12-19 Refuse Collection Services

Approve the first renewal of Re-Bid #12-19 – Refuse Collection Services with Pinto

Brothers Disposal the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 in the amount of

$56,160.00, under the same terms and conditions.

7. Approve the First Renewal of Bid #01-20 – Food Service Management Company

Approve the first renewal of Bid #01-20 – Food Service Management Company with

Aramark Educational Services for the 2020/2021 school year. This includes a

$66,266.46 Administrative Management fee, subject to the terms and conditions of a

contractual agreement pending review by Board Counsel, which the Board President is

authorized to execute on behalf of the Board.

Surplus Guarantee:

Aramark guarantees that the District shall receive a Surplus of $100,000. If the actual

Surplus for the Food Service program falls short of the aforementioned amount, Aramark

shall pay the difference.

8. Approve Participation in the School Breakfast Program – 2020/2021

Approve authorization for the South Plainfield Board of Education to participate in the

School Breakfast Program for the 2020/2021 school year.

9. Approve Participation in the National School Lunch Program – 2020/2021

Approve authorization for the South Plainfield Board of Education to participate in the

National School Lunch Program for the 2020/2021 school year.


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10. Approval of Type “A” Student Lunch and A la Carte Prices – 2020/2021

A. Approve the following Type “A” student lunch and breakfast prices for the 2020/2021

school year:

Lunch: High School: $

Middle School $

Grant School $

Elementary Schools $

Reduced $

Faculty $

Breakfast: High School $

Middle School $

Grant School $

Elementary Schools $

Reduced $

Faculty $

B. Approve the A la Carte prices for the 2020/2021 school year in accordance with Tab

XII.10.B

11. Appointment of School Board Attorney – 2020/2021

Approve the appointment of Marc Zitomer, partner in the firm of Schenck, Price, Smith

& King, as School Board Attorney effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, in

accordance with the proposal submitted.

12. Appointment of Broker of Record for Property-Liability Insurance – 2020/2021

Approve the appointment of Lee Nestel, from the firm of C-Biz Insurance Services, as

Broker of Record for Property-Liability Insurance for all property, liability and workers’

compensation for the 2020/2021 school year in accordance with the proposal submitted.

13. Appointment of Broker of Records for Health Services – 2020/2021

Approve the appointment of BGIA as Broker of Record for Health Services for the

2020/2021 school year in accordance with their proposal as submitted.

14. Appointment of Architect of Record – 2020/2021

Approve the appointment of Potter Architects as Architect of Record for the 2020/2021

school year in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in their proposal.


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15. Appointment of Architect of Record – 2020/2021

Approve the appointment of USA Architects as Architect of Record for the 2020/2021

school year in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in their proposal.

16. Appointment of Civil Engineer of Record – 2020/2021

Approve the firm of Mott MacDonald as Civil Engineer of Record for the 2020/2021

school year in accordance with their submitted proposal.

17 Appointment of Environmental Engineer of Record – 2020/2021

Accept the proposal from CME Associates to serve as Environmental Engineer or

Records for the 2020/2021 school year in accordance with the terms and conditions

contained within.

18. Appointment of Auditor of Record – 2020/2021

Approve the appointment of Suplee, Clooney & Company as Auditor of Record for the

2020/2021 school year in the amount of $38,000 to perform the annual audit, in

accordance with the terms and conditions contained in their proposal. Additional

services not covered by the audit will be mutually agreed upon prior to the

commencement of any work.

19. Approval of Property-Liability Insurance Costs for 2020/2021

Approve the Property-Liability Insurance costs from C-Biz Insurance for the 2020/2021

school year:

Errors & Omissions $114,123

Property $135,773

Electronic Data Processing $ 5,921

Auto (Liability) $ 72,600

Auto (Physical Damage) $ 6,663

Equipment Breakdown $ 10,557

General Liability $ 78,044

Workers’ Compensation $ 211,235

Crime $ 3,530

Bonds $ 2,604

Student Accident $ 70,852

Pollution $ 21,500 (estimate)

Supplemental Indemnity $ 11,832

Federal Flood – NFIP $ 21,505


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20. Approval of Revised Surplus Guarantee for Aramark for the 2019/2020 School Year

Approval to lower the surplus guarantee for Aramark’s Food Service contractual guarantee

for the 2019/2020 school year to $35,000 and the purchase of a convection oven by

Aramark, not to exceed $15,000.

21. Approval of the FY20 Extended School Year and 2020/2021 School Year Special

Education Student Out-of-District Placements

Approve the 2020 Extended School Year and 2020/2021 special education student out-

of-district placements shown in Tab XII.21

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22. Approval for Related Services Providers – 2020/2021

Approve the related services provider appointments shown in Tab XII.22 for special

education students for the 2020/2021 school year (July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021).

23. Approve the Resolution for Participation in Coordinated Transportation with the

Educational Services Commission of New Jersey for the 2020/2021 School Year

Approve the Resolution for Participation in Coordinated Transportation with the

Educational Services Commission of New Jersey for the 2020/2021 school year in

accordance with Tab XII.23

24. Approval of Submission of Extraordinary Aid Application

Approve the submission of the Extraordinary Aid Application for the 2019/2020 school

year.

25. Approval to Appropriate Funds to the Capital Reserve Account

Approve the appropriation of a sum not to exceed $5,000,000 to the Capital Reserve

Account.

26. Approval to Appropriate Funds to the Maintenance Reserve Account

Approve the appropriation of a sum not to exceed $2,000,000 to the Maintenance

Reserve Account.

27. Extend Agreement for Substitute Teacher Services with ESS Northeast – 2020/2021

Approve the Addendum to Extend the Agreement with ESS Northeast to provide

Substitute Services for the 2020/2021 school year in accordance with the terms and

conditions therein at the following daily rates: (no increase since the 2018/2019 school

year):


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Teacher – Certified Substitute $116.78

Teacher with County Sub Certificate $110.29

Long Term Substitute $155.70

28. 2020/2021 Anticipated Contracts to be Renewed, Awarded or to Expire during the

School Year – PL.2015 – Chapter 47

Pursuant to PL 2015, Chapter 47, the South Plainfield Board of Education intends to

renew, award, or permit to expire the contracts shown in Tab XII.28, previously awarded

by the Board of Education. These contracts are, have been and will continue to be in full

compliance with all state and federal statutes and regulations; in particular, New Jersey

Title 18A:18, et. Seq. NJAC C chapter 23, and Federal Procurement Regulations 2CFR

part 200.317 et. seq.

29. Educational Data Services, Inc. – Cooperative Skilled Trades Compliance Services &

Ancillary Bids

Approve participation in the Cooperative Skilled Trades Compliance Services &

Ancillary bids for the period of April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021 at the fee of

$2,000.

30. Bidding Service – Educational Services Commission of New Jersey Co-Op for the

2020/2021 School Year

Approve continuing the joint purchasing agreement with the Educational Services

Commission of New Jersey to facilitate Bidding Services through Educational Data

Services for the fee of $9,855.00 for the 2020/2021 school year.

31. Approval of Home/Bedside Instruction Contracts for both General and Special Education

Students for the 2019-2020 School Year

a. Approve the bedside instruction contract with Rutgers Behavioral Health Care, Inpatient

Unit, for one general education student for the 2019-2020 school year.

Date of admission was May 13, 2020. Rate is $41.00 per hour.

State ID No.: 8266954808

32. Approval of Withdrawals, Placements, and Tuition Adjustments of Special Education

Students for the 2019-2020 School Year

Approve the withdrawals/placements/tuition changes for the following special education

students for the 2019-2020 school year:


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a. Acceptance of the revised tuition contract for one general education student attending

Piscataway Public Schools. Original contract was approved on the February 19, 2020

agenda. Revised contract is effective January 22, 2020 through April 3, 2020. Total

tuition cost will be $3,760.74 ($73.74/diem) and total transportation cost will be $92.13

($2.49 /diem). State ID No.: 7496634087.

33. Approve Tuition Reimbursement

Approve tuition reimbursement to the following staff members pending receipt of

required paperwork:

Mary Malyska - $4,434

Kevin Hajduk - $4,434

Dana Hauck - $2,181

Lara Kensey - $355.59

34. Accept AP Summer Institute Scholarship

Accept the 2020 AP Capstone Summer Institute Scholarship valued at approximately

$900.00 to be used to cover the cost of tuition for Kathleen Benton to attend Summer

Institute AP training.

35. Approval of Professional Development Expenditures

Approve the following expenditures (registration, mileage, and conference fees),

substitutes, and trips, which are compliant with State payment guidelines, employee job

responsibilities and critical to the needs of the school district.

Name of Workshop Dates Amount Person Attending

1. Project Lead the Way

Intro to Engineering

Design (online)

7/27/2020

– 8/7/2020

$2400.00

11-000-223-320-11

Stephen Wiener

a. Approval for Stephen Wiener to be paid 1/3 of the $125 daily rate for completion

of PLTW “Intro to Computer Science” online training for the 2019-2020 school

year. 2 hours per day for 7 days.

b. Approval for Stephen Wiener to complete PLTW “Intro to Engineering” online

training July-August 2020 at contracted rate of $125/day.

36. Submission of the FY2021 IDEA Preschool and Basic Grant Application

Approve the submission of the FY2021 IDEA Preschool and Basic Grant Application.


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37. Accept the FY2021 IDEA Preschool and Basic Grant Awards

Accept the IDEA Grant for the period of July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 in the following

amounts:

Preschool (Ages 3-5) $ 28,801

Basic (Ages 3-21) $813,138

Non-Public Share $ 22,051

38. Resolution Increasing the Bid Threshold—Qualified Purchasing Agent

WHEREAS, Alex Benanti, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary possesses a

Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA) certificate;

WHEREAS, the State Treasurer, in consultation with the Governor and pursuant to

N.J.S.A. 52:34-7, and N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3 (b), has increased the bid threshold amount

for school districts with a Qualified Purchasing Agent , from $40,000 to $44,000,

effective July 1, 2020;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the (Name of Board of Education),

pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3 (a) and N.J.A.C. 5:34-5.4, establishes and sets the bid

threshold amount of $44,000 for the Board of Education, and further authorizes Alex

Benanti, the Qualified Purchasing Agent, to award contracts, in full accordance with

N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3 (a), for those purchases that do not exceed in the aggregate of the

newly established bid threshold amount.

39. Accept Facing History Grant Funds

Approve the acceptance of a Scholarship Grant for Facing History on behalf of Grant

School, Middle School and High School for teachers to attend a summer seminar along

with associate training following the seminar in the amount of $15,000.00.

40. Approve Addendum to the 2019/2020 Transportation Services Agreement between the

South Plainfield Board of Education and Nelvi Transit

Approve the Addendum to the Transportation Services Agreement between the South

Plainfield Board of Education and Nelvi Transit to reduce our payment obligation rate

from the period of March 16, 2020, when the schools closed, until the agreement

termination date of June 30, 2020, in accordance with the terms and conditions contained

within Tab XII.40.


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41. Approve Addendum to the 2019/2020 Transportation Services Agreement between the

South Plainfield Board of Education and Hendry Bus Company

Approve the Addendum to the Transportation Services Agreement between the South

Plainfield Board of Education and Hendry Bus Company to reduce our payment

obligation rate from the period of March 16, 2020, when the schools closed, until the

agreement termination date of June 30, 2020, in accordance with the terms and conditions

contained within Tab XII.41.

42. Approval for Levels 1-4 Services by the New Jersey Commission for the Blind and

Visually Impaired – 2020/2021

Approve the following special education/general education students for the New Jersey

Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired Levels 1-4 services for the 2020/2021

school year:

a. Level I educational services to be provided to the following special education/general

education students by the New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired at

a cost of $2,100.00 for the 2020-2021 school year.

Cost to be deducted from state aid. State ID Nos.: 3677336145; 2036270916;

9430602561;7654537313; 4830434885; 6275473921; 9586519425;

9868508284; 6424319434.

b. Level 4 educational services to be provided to the following special education student by

the New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired at a cost of $15,800.00

for the 2020-2021 school year. Cost to be deducted from state aid. State ID No.:

5288772396.

43. Accept the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funding

Accept the CARES Act funding in the amount of $242,597.

44. Accept ESEA/ESSA Grant – FY21

Accept the New Jersey Department of Education ESEA/ESSA Grant FY21 for the period

July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 in the following amounts:

Title I Part A $300,495

Title II Part A $72,076

Title III $9,940

Title IV $22,282

TOTAL $404,793


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45. Accept the Approval of the FY21 IDEA Consolidated IDEA-B Application from the NJ

Department of Education

Accept the approval of the FY21 IDEA Consolidated IDEA-B Application from the NJ

Department of Education.

DISCUSSION:




XIII.. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

XIV. PUBLIC COMMENTS

XV. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

XVI. EXECUTIVE SESSION

RESOLVED, pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, et. seq.) that

the Board meets in closed session at this time to discuss confidential matters pertaining

to: (select one or more)

1. a matter rendered confidential by federal or state law

2. a matter in which release of information would impair the right to receive

government funds

3. material the disclosure of which constitutes an unwarranted invasion of individual

privacy

4. a collective bargaining agreement and/or negotiations related to it

5. a matter involving the purchase, lease, or acquisition of real property with public

funds

6. protection of public safety and property and/or investigations of possible

violations or violations of law

7. pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiation and/or matters of

attorney-client privilege

8. specific prospective or current employees unless all who could be adversely

affected request an open session.

9. deliberation after a public hearing that could result in a civil penalty or other loss

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the matters discussed in closed session shall be made

public as soon as the need for confidentiality no longer exists.



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XVII. ADJOURNMENT

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