We are Partners Responsible Outstanding United Dedicated

Patricia T. Doloughty, ED.D.

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS REVISED

(609) 387-5870 FAX (609) 386-6971

TO: Members of the City of Burlington Board of Education

FROM: Patricia T. Doloughty, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

RE: Agenda – July 16, 2018

DATE: July 13, 2018

5:00 PM BOE Work Session

6:00 PM BOE Meeting

WWIS Large Group Instruction Room

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

Jennifer Montone, President

Ernest Turner, Vice President Holly MacDonald

Maxcine Borden-Hendricks Crystal Mettrock

Charles Fryar Colleen Richardson

Jessica Keefe Nicole Gaspard Tovar

Jen Schuck, Edgewater Park Representative

Dr. Patricia T. Doloughty, Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Raymond W. Coxe, Board Secretary/Business Administrator

Comegno Law Group, Attorneys-At-Law

SUNSHINE STATEMENT

In accordance with the State’s Sunshine Law, adequate notice of this meeting was provided by

mailing a notice of the time, date, location, and, to the extent known, the agenda of this meeting

on January 9, 2018 to the Burlington County Times. Copies of the notice have also been posted

in the board office on January 9, 2018 and filed with City of Burlington City Clerk and in each

of the district schools on January 11, 2018.

NOTE: An Executive Session may be requested by Board members at any time it is

deemed necessary. Where permitted by law, the public may be excluded.

City of Burlington Public Schools

518 LOCUST AVENUE, BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY 08016

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DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT

We inspire, nurture, support, prepare, and challenge all to achieve personal and academic excellence, to become

life-long learners, and to be responsible, respectful, and engaged partners in the global community.

VISION STATEMENT

City of Burlington Public School District

We are

Partners Responsible Outstanding United Dedicated

2017-2018 DISTRICT GOALS

GOAL#1: To improve student achievement in English Language Arts (ELA) through evaluation of the

instructional program and curriculum at the City of Burlington Public Schools K-12.

GOAL#2: To improve student achievement in Mathematics through evaluation of the instructional

program and curriculum at the City of Burlington Public Schools K-12.

GOAL#3: To reduce the percentage of students who are chronically absent as defined as absent from

school 10% of the number of days school is in session.

GOAL#4: Develop a plan to focus attention on school/community relations and family engagement based

on research of the best practices for building and sustaining positive relationships between the

school and students, parents, and community.

WORK SESSION:

M 1. Recommend adoption of Resolution #2881-18 Authorizing the Board of EXHIBIT J*

S Education to meet in closed session (Personnel, Contract and Student Matters).

B/A

RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION

1. July Board Updates

2. Agenda Items

3. General Information

REVIEW AND CONSIDER MINUTES OF MEETING – JUNE 11, 2018 EXHIBIT A-1*

REVIEW AND CONSIDER MINUTES OF MEETING – JUNE 18, 2018 EXHIBIT A-2*

PAYMENT OF BILLS

Bill List EXHIBIT F-1*

Bill List EXHIBIT F-2*

SUPPLEMENTAL PAYROLL EXHIBIT H*

SIGN-IN SHEET EXHIBIT I*

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SPECIAL REPORTS

M 1. Recommend approval of the 2017-2018 Self-Assessment for Determining Harassment,

S Intimidation and Bullying Grades submitted for public comment and approval by the

Board of Education for submission to the New Jersey Department of Education as follows:

A. Elias Boudinot School EXHIBIT K-1*

B. Captain James Lawrence School EXHIBIT K-2*

C. Samuel Smith School EXHIBIT K-3*

D. Wilbur Watts Intermediate School EXHIBIT K-4*

E. Burlington City High School EXHIBIT K-5*

B/A

M 2. Recommend approval of the 2017-2018 Revised Year-End Harassment, Intimidation EXHIBIT L*

S and Bullying Report – Mrs. Carol Kiedaisch.

B/A

CORRESPONDENCE

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1. Parent Support Activity Reports

2. School Highlights

3. Information Only

A. Elias Boudinot School – Suspension Report #10 EXHIBIT M-1*

B. Captain James Lawrence School – Suspension Report #10 EXHIBIT M-2*

C. Samuel Smith School – Suspension Report #10 EXHIBIT M-3*

D. Wilbur Watts Intermediate School – Suspension Report #10 EXHIBIT M-4*

E. Burlington City High School – Suspension Report #10 EXHIBIT M-5*

F. Fire/Safety Drill Report – June 2018 EXHIBIT M-6*

G. Fund Raising Report – June 2018 EXHIBIT M-7*

H. Student Dress Code Violation Report – June 2018 EXHIBIT M-8*

M 4. Acknowledge receipt and review of Report #14 Violation of Policy 5512.01 EXHIBIT N*

S Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB).

B/A

M 5. Recommend acknowledgement of receipt of the 2017-2018 Retention EXHIBIT O*

S Report dated July 6, 2018 and the Retention Data Comparison Report.

B/A

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OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO SPEAK

Members of the public are invited to submit comments pertaining to educational matters during the public

comment portion of this meeting. The board, pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, will not publicly discuss

personnel matters and may choose not to respond to comments made by members of the public during this portion

of the meeting; however, the board will give all comments appropriate consideration and will refer all initial

complaints to the administration for resolution.

Please be aware that all board employees retain the right of privacy and shall retain all rights against defamation

and slander according to the laws of New Jersey. The board shall not be held liable for comments made by

members of the public.

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER COMMENTS

Maximum two minutes per Board Member.

OLD BUSINESS

M 1. Recommend approval of Resolution #2883-18, removal of Mr. Charles Fryar EXHIBIT P*

S from the Board of Education, as a result of member being absent for (3) consecutive

Board meetings without good cause on two separate occasions, pursuant to the

authority granted under N.J.S.A. 18A:12-3 and Board Policy 0145.

B/A

NEW BUSINESS

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PROGRAM

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

M 1. Child Study Team Matters:

S Recommend approval of 2018-2019 Child Study Team matters as per

Mr. Michael Scapellato:

A. OUT-OF-DISTRICT PLACEMENT:

1. Recommend approval for student # 9730366119 at Burlington County Special

Services School District to switch from Multiple Disabilities Program @ $42,802.00

to the Autism Program @ $48,747 annual tuition, not including transportation. B. OTHER:

1. Recommend approval of contract with Brett Dinovi & Associates for the EXHIBIT Q*

2018 -2019 School Year.

2. Recommend approval for Commission for the Blind Services for the following students:

A. #9394088289 - $1,900 (Educational Level 1)

B. #1829332472 - $12,600 (Educational Level 3)

C. #5844314311 - $1,900 (Educational Level 1)

D. #3364350191 - $1,900 (Educational Level 1)

B/A

M 2. Recommend approval to acknowledge receipt of the 2017-2018 Monthly Nursing Reports

S as follows:

A. Elias Boudinot School EXHIBIT R-1*

B. Captain James Lawrence School EXHIBIT R-2*

C. Samuel Smith School EXHIBIT R-3*

D. Wilbur Watts Intermediate School EXHIBIT R-4*

E. Burlington City High School EXHIBIT R-5*

B/A

M 3. Recommend approval of the 2018-2019 Student Chronic Absenteeism Action Plan to

S Reduce the Percent of Students Chronically Absent to 10% or less for the 2018-2019

School Year as submitted:

A. Captain James Lawrence School – Total Population EXHIBIT S-1*

B. Samuel Smith Elementary School – Students with Disabilities EXHIBIT S-2*

C. Wilbur Watts Intermediate School – Students with Disabilities EXHIBIT S-3*

D. Wilbur Watts Intermediate School – Economically Disadvantaged EXHIBIT S-4*

E. Wilbur Watts Intermediate School – Hispanic EXHIBIT S-5*

F. Burlington City High School – Total Population EXHIBIT S-6*

Burlington City High School – Black

Burlington City High School – Hispanic

Burlington City High School – White

Burlington City High School – Students with Disabilities

Burlington City High School – Limited English Proficient Students

Burlington City High School – Economically Disadvantaged

G. Out of District Special Education Students – Total Population EXHIBIT S-7*

B/A

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M 4. Recommend approval for 10th grade student #1558819311, currently enrolled at

S Burlington City High School, to attend Burlington County Alternative High

School at the Burlington County College in Mount Laurel for the 2018-2019

school year, per the parent’s request. The cost of the program for the 2018-2019

school year is $24,500 per year.

B/A

M 5. Policy

S Per the Board of Education, submit for second reading and adoption to repeal the

following Bylaw:

A. 0143.2 Student Representatives to the Board of Education EXHIBIT T *

B/A

M 6. Recommend approval to accept the donation of $500.00 annually from Mrs. Betty

S Baird for a professional library for district teachers.

B/A

M 7. Recommend approval of the following Textbook as recommended by the

S Textbook Review Committee:

A. Health, Glencoe Health, published by Glencoe Health McGraw Hill EXHIBIT U*

Companies, 2015, for grades 9, 11, 12 beginning September 2018.

B/A

M 8. Recommend approval of an honorarium of $2,040.00 for the position of

S advisor to DECA at Burlington City High School.

B/A

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FINANCE AND OPERATIONS

M 1. Recommend approval to authorize Dr. Patricia T. Doloughty, Superintendent of Schools,

S to approve payment of bills in between Board meetings and to report at the next meeting

for ratification in accordance with NJDOE Regulations.

B/A

M 2. Recommend approval to enter into a Jointure with Camden County ESU

S Transportation Department to transport student #1864547537 during ESY

from July 1, 2018 to July 30, 2018 in an amount not to exceed $1,418.60

as per Mr. Raymond Coxe.

B/A

M 3. Recommend approval for Teaching Strategies LLC to provide training services

S at Samuel Smith School on August 20, 2018 and August 21, 2018 from

8:30 am – 3:30 pm at a cost not to exceed $7,000 as per Raymond W. Coxe.

B/A

M 4. Recommend approval for state contract/WSCA contract purchase of 175 Dell

S Latitude 3189 laptop/notebook computers at a unit price of $555.00 and a

total price of $97,125.00 pursuant to contract number WN23AGW and Customer

Agreement Number MNWNC-108/89967.

B/A

M 5. Recommend approval for transfer and sale of 320 sq. ft. of land located at the

S corner of Route 130 and Wood Street to the New Jersey Department of Transportation

for the Department’s construction project entitled “Route 130 Charleston Road/Cooper

Street (CR630) to Crafts Creek, Resurfacing and Bridge Deck Repairs” at a counter

price of $4,500.00. The counter offer represents a $2,000 increase over the

Department’s land appraisal of $2,500.00.

B/A

M 6. Recommend approval to Authorize the School Business Administrator to sign the

S Agreement of Sale and accompanying documentation for the sale of 320 sq. ft.

of land located at the corner of Route 130 and Wood Street, in accordance with

the Department of Transportation’s Scope of Work, upon acceptance and approval

of the Board of Education’s Counter Sale Offer.

B/A

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PERSONNEL (7/16/18)

The Superintendent recommends the following personnel actions:

M 1. Recommend approval to authorize Dr. Patricia T. Doloughty, Superintendent of Schools,

S to hire personnel for the remainder of June, July and August, 2018 with Board approval to

follow at the next Board meeting.

B/A

M 2. Resignations/Retirements:

S Recommend approval to accept the following resignation with regret:

A. KAITLYN MCWILLIAMS – Vice Principal, Burlington City High School,

resignation effective August 30, 2018.

B. JOYCE PERRY WHITE – Bus Driver, resignation effective June 28, 2018.

C. ANTONIO WARTHEN – School Age Child Care, resignation, effective

July 12, 2018.

B/A

M 3. Appointments/Transfers 2018-2019:

S Recommend approval to appoint/transfer the following persons to positions for the

2018-2019 school year, effective 8/30/18 through 6/30/19 unless otherwise stated:

A. MATTHEW CANN – Interim Athletic Director @ $51.00/hour, effective

July 1, 2018.

B. JOY SPRIGGS – Teacher of English as a Second Language, Samuel Smith

Elementary School @ $58,304.00, MA Step 1, which may be adjusted pending

completion of CBEA negotiations, effective August 30, 2018 through

June 30, 2019.

C. SARA SBEITI – Teacher of Mathematics, BCHS @ $58,304.00, MA Step 1,

which may be adjusted pending completion of CBEA negotiations, effective

August 30, 2018 through June 30, 2019.

D. LTC MATTHEW IGNATOVIG – JROTC Instructor, Salary to be determined

by the United States Army, effective August 13, 2018 through June 30, 2019.

E. DONNA MCCLELLAND – Teacher of Special Education, Grade 3 at Wilbur

Watts Intermediate School, transfer to Second Grade Teacher, Captain James

Lawrence School.

F. NICHOLAS M. RANCANI - Athletic Director/Supervisor @ $99,000 prorated

effective August 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 for the 2018-2019 school year,

effective upon completion of all required paperwork.

G. KATHLEEN MOORE – Teacher of Art, BCHS @ $53,904.00, BA Step 2,

which may be adjusted pending completion of CBEA negotiations, effective

August 30, 2018 through June 30, 2019.

B/A

M 4. Honorarium Payment:

S Recommend approval of payment to SGT. JOHN TREVINO @ $500.00 for completion

of JROTC Cadet Summer Camp, June 25, 2018 through June 29, 2018, to be charged

to the 2017-2018 budget, account #15-422-100-101-ROTC-30 EXT 8124.

B/A

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M 5. Summer Honorarium Appointments:

S Recommend approval to appoint the following individuals for summer 2018 assignments:

A. Classroom movement, 10 hours maximum @ $13/hour:

1. DONNA MCCLELLAND – from Wilbur Watts to Captain James Lawrence

2. BALVIR SINGH – BCHS room change

3. RACHAEL ROSSI – BCHS room change

4. DANIELLE DALE-WALKER – BCHS room change

B. Recommend approval to appoint the following staff (based on the current CBEA

contract which may be adjusted upon completion of the new contract) for the Read 180

Two- Day Training on August 1, 2018 and August 2, 2018, to be paid through

Account # 11-000-223-110-7000-40 Ext. 7050 as follows:

NAME HOURS HOURLY RATE TOTAL

LISA BODINE 12 $51.00 $612.00

DANIELLE DALE-WALKER 12 $51.00 $612.00

CYNTHIA LUONGO 12 $51.00 $612.00

FRANNIE MAGEE-STOUT 12 $51.00 $612.00

MARISSA MENZANO 12 $51.00 $612.00

BRYAN MILLER 12 $51.00 $612.00

JONATHAN VANDERHOOF 12 $51.00 $612.00

C. Recommend approval to appoint the following staff (based on the current CBEA

contract which may be adjusted upon completion of the new contract) for the Grades 7-8

Study Skills Professional Development Training on a date in August to be determined,

to be paid through Account # 11-000-223-110-7000-40 Ext. 7050 as follows:

NAME HOURS HOURLY RATE TOTAL

FRANNIE MAGEE-STOUT 6 $51.00 $306.00

RYAN MELTZER 6 $51.00 $306.00

JONATHAN VANDERHOOF 6 $51.00 $306.00

B/A

M 6. Honorarium Appointments 2018-2019:

S Recommend approval to appoint the following individuals for 2018-2019 Honorariums:

BURLINGTON CITY HIGH SCHOOL

NAME HONORARIUM AMOUNT

CHRIS KINGSTON Varsity Girls’ Head Basketball Coach $9,375.00

SAMANTHA

RODOLICO Girls’ Assistant Basketball Coach $7,007.00

10 WILBUR WATTS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

NAME HONORARIUM AMOUNT

DIANA LABROSE Team Leader – Grade 3 $2,047.00

JENNIFER

DICOSTANZO Team Leader – Grade 4 $2,047.00 SARAH DAMIANI Team Leader – Grade 5 $2,047.00

CYNTHIA LUONGO Team Leader – Grade 6 $2,047.00 TARA PURDY Team Leader – Special Education $2,047.00

CHRISTINA CONOLLY Team Leader – Special Area Teachers $2,047.00

DANIELLE GLADNEY Science Bowl $1,948.00

SARAH DAMIANI Student Council $767.50

(50% Stipend)

(50% of

Stipend)

(50% of

Stipend)

MICHAEL MCSHANE Student Council $767.50

(50% Stipend)

CYNTHIA LUONGO Battle of the Books $2,047.00

ANDREW LESSER Chorus $3,838.00

CHRISTINA CONOLLY Newspaper $2,721.00

DEBORAH LYNCH Yearbook $1,515.00

JACLYN GAUL Fall Intramurals

$909.00

(50% Stipend)

JENNIFER RUSSO Fall Intramurals

$909.00

(50% Stipend)

KRYSSA CALDERONE I&RS Coordinator

$1,551.00

(50% Stipend)

CHRISTIAN WEISS I&RS Coordinator

$1,551.00

(50% Stipend)

B/A

M 7. Substitutes:

S Recommend approval to employ the following person as a substitute for the

2018-2019 school year:

A. BRIANNA KNIGHT – After School Childcare Provider, Samuel Smith School

@ $13.69/hour

B/A

M 8. Volunteers

S Recommend approval to add an additional volunteer to our BCHS list of Volunteers EXHIBIT V*

for 2018-2019 school year.

B/A

TRIPS

M 1. Recommend approval of 2017-2018 Student Trip Report #17. EXHIBIT W-1*

S

B/A

M 2. Recommend approval of 2018-2019 Professional Trip Report #2. EXHIBIT W-2*

S

B/A

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DATES TO REMEMBER: 1. Mon. August 20, 2018 – Board of Education Meeting 6:00 p.m. – Work Session – 5:00 p.m.

2. Mon. September 10, 2018 – Board of Education Meeting 7:00 p.m.

3. Mon. September 24, 2018 – Board of Education Meeting 7:00 p.m.

4. Mon. October 15, 2018 – Board of Education Meeting 6:00 p.m. – Violence/Vandalism & Student Achievement

5. Mon. November 12, 2018 – Board of Education Meeting 7:00 p.m. – Work Session 5:30 p.m. – PRIDE 6:30 p.m.

6. Mon. December 10, 2018 – Board of Education Meeting 7:00 p.m. – Work Session 5:30 p.m. – PRIDE 6:30 p.m.

7. Mon. January 7, 2019 – Board of Education Reorganization Meeting – 6:30 p.m.

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BOARD PLANNING CALENDAR

January 3, 2018 BOE Meeting 6:30 p.m. – Reorganization

January 8, 2018 BOE Meeting 7:00 p.m. – Paraprofessional Statement of Assurance

January 22, 2018 BOE Meeting 7:00 p.m. – Work Session 5:30 p.m. – PRIDE 6:30 p.m.

HIB/SSDS Mid-Year Report

January 29, 2018 BOE Meeting 5:30 p.m. Mid-Year Staff Review; Mid-Year Review for Superintendent’s

Evaluation; Budget Work Session

February 12, 2018 BOE Meeting 7:00 p.m.; Budget Work Session 5:00 p.m.

February 26, 2018 BOE Meeting 7:00 p.m. – Work Session 5:00 p.m. - CBEA PRIDE 6:30 p.m.

March 5, 2018 BOE Meeting & Adoption of Preliminary Budget 7:00 p.m. - Budget Work Session 6:00 p.m.

March 26, 2018 BOE Meeting 7:00 p.m. Work Session 4:30 p.m.; CBEA PRIDE 6:30 p.m. - Budget Submission

April 16, 2018 BOE Meeting 7:00 p.m.; Executive Session 5:30 p.m.; Work Session 6:00 p.m.

April 30, 2018 BOE Meeting 7:00 p.m. End of Year Staff Review (All staff: Non-tenured, Tenured &

Administration) - 5:00 p.m.; Yearly Appointment Resolutions; Student Dress Code

May 7, 2018 BOE Meeting 7:00 p.m.- Public Hearing on the Budget 6:00 p.m.; Work Session 5:00 p.m.

Approve staff for 2018-2019

May 8, 2018 Notification for non-tenured staff

May 14, 2018 Celebration of the Arts Opening 4:00 p.m. – Welcoming Remarks and CBEA PRIDE 5:15 p.m.;

Staff Recognition - Burr Gymnasium

May 21, 2018 BOE Meeting 7:00 p.m.; Evaluation Rubrics – Work Session 6:00 p.m. –

Student Discipline Committee 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

June 11, 2018 BOE Meeting 7:00 p.m. - Executive Session 4:30 p.m. Work Session 5:30 p.m. Student Codes of

Conduct

June 18, 2018 BOE Meeting 7:00 p.m. – HIB Year-End Report; Work Session 6:00 p.m. – Executive Session 5:30

July 16, 2018 BOE Meeting 6:00 p.m. –Work Session 5:00 p.m. - CEP SOA (18/19); Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights

August 20, 2018 BOE Meeting 6:00 p.m. –Work Session 5:00 p.m. – Revised Curriculum; Nursing Services Plan;

Professional Development Plan and/or Mentoring SOA

September 10, 2018 BOE Meeting 7:00 p.m. – 5 Year Curriculum Plan

September 24, 2018 BOE Meeting 7:00 p.m. – Paraprofessional Statement of Assurance

October 15, 2018 BOE Meeting 6:00 p.m. – NCLB & School Safety Data System Report & Review of Achievement

Data

October 22, 23, 24 &

25, 2018

NJSBA Convention, Atlantic City, NJ

November 6, 2018 General Election to Include School Board Member Election 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

November 12, 2018 BOE Meeting 7:00 p.m. – Work Session 5:30 p.m. - CBEA PRIDE 6:30 p.m. –

QSAC SOA, School Building Checklists; Presentation of Maintenance Plan and M1; Early

Childhood Program Plan

December 10, 2018 BOE Meeting 7:00 p.m. – Work Session – 5:30 p.m. - CBEA PRIDE 6:30 p.m.;

CAFRA presentation (Audit)

January 7, 2019 BOE Meeting 6:30 p.m. – Reorganization