THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS METUCHEN, NEW JERSEY BOARD MEETING MINUTES of the Metuchen Board of Education Metuchen Borough Hall 500 Main Street Metuchen, NJ 08840 Tuesday, August 29, 2017 1. Flag Salute 2. Notice of Meeting I hereby make this statement to indicate compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act known as Chapter 231 of the Public Laws of New Jersey, 1975, which became effective 90 days after enactment, January 19, 1976. Notice of this meeting was given by providing the location, time and date of this meeting, and posting of the same on the front door of the Board of Education offices, by delivering copies to the Borough Hall and the Metuchen Public Library, The Home News and Tribune, The Sentinel, The Star Ledger, and by filing a copy with the Borough Clerk as prescribed by this law. 3. Roll Call 4. Presentation/Discussion Items Presentation District Goals – Dr. Caputo MHS Science Labs - Architects 5. Report of the President of the Board of Education Nothing at this time. 6. Report of the Superintendent of Schools Dr. Caputo introduced new staff members: Jennifer Decker, Nurse at Campbell Elementary School, Rachel DiVanno, 5 th Grade Teacher at Edgar Middle School, Schuyler Fannell, Physical Education/Health Teacher at Metuchen High School, and Karen Van de Castle, Comprehensive Business Teacher at Metuchen High School. Mr. Benderly P Mr. Manley P Ms. Gibson P Ms. McGuire P Ms. Killean P Mr. Small P Mr. Lifton A Mr. Suss P Ms. Lunt P
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THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS METUCHEN, NEW JERSEY
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
of the Metuchen Board of Education
Metuchen Borough Hall 500 Main Street
Metuchen, NJ 08840
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
1. Flag Salute
2. Notice of Meeting
I hereby make this statement to indicate compliance with the Open Public Meetings
Act known as Chapter 231 of the Public Laws of New Jersey, 1975, which became
effective 90 days after enactment, January 19, 1976.
Notice of this meeting was given by providing the location, time and date of this
meeting, and posting of the same on the front door of the Board of Education offices,
by delivering copies to the Borough Hall and the Metuchen Public Library, The Home
News and Tribune, The Sentinel, The Star Ledger, and by filing a copy with the
Borough Clerk as prescribed by this law.
3. Roll Call
4. Presentation/Discussion Items
Presentation District Goals – Dr. Caputo MHS Science Labs - Architects
5. Report of the President of the Board of Education
Nothing at this time.
6. Report of the Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Caputo introduced new staff members: Jennifer Decker, Nurse at Campbell
Elementary School, Rachel DiVanno, 5th Grade Teacher at Edgar Middle School,
Schuyler Fannell, Physical Education/Health Teacher at Metuchen High School,
and Karen Van de Castle, Comprehensive Business Teacher at Metuchen High
School.
Mr. Benderly P Mr. Manley P
Ms. Gibson P Ms. McGuire P
Ms. Killean P Mr. Small P
Mr. Lifton A Mr. Suss P
Ms. Lunt P
Board Meeting Minutes – August 29, 2017 7. Report of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Mr. Harvier presented the treasurer’s report, secretary’s report, bill list and budget
transfers.
8. Committee Reports Technology: Report given by Mr. Manley. Policy: Report given by Ms. Lunt. Finance: Report given by Mr. Small.
Curriculum: Report given by Mr. Benderly Athletics: Report given by Aileen McGuire.
9. New Business
Nothing at this time.
10. Old Business Nothing at this time.
11. Minutes
Move to approve the minutes of the following meetings:
August 8, 2017 Special Business Meeting (1)
August 8, 2017 Special Executive Meeting (2)
August 8, 2017 Board Meeting
August 8, 2017 Special Executive Meeting (3)
August 14, 2017 Special Meeting Board Retreat (1)
Mr. Benderly Ms. McGuire Motioned Seconded Motion Carried:
August 8, 2017 Special Business Meeting (1), Special Executive Meeting (2), Board Meeting, and Special Executive Meeting (3): (8-0-0) August 14, 2017 Special Meeting Board Retreat (1): (7-1-0) Mr. Suss abstained
12. Meeting Open to the Public
(for comment on any Presentation/Discussion items, Reports and New/Old Business)
Mr. Shah recommended the $78,000 additional funding be used for a new teacher
or something else instead of for building the new science labs.
Board Meeting Minutes – August 29, 2017 13. Meeting Open to the Public
(for comment on the recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools) Ms. Crownover loves the musical programs and would like to see the programs expanded. Ms. Crownover also asked about transportation requirements for bussing and courtesy bussing. She is a believer that walking to school is exercise for students.
14. Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools
(at this time the Board will take formal action on the following items – see
attachments)
A. Personnel
B. Finance
C. Policy
D. Curriculum
15. Meeting Open to Public
Nothing at this time.
16. Announcements
Mr. Suss read announcements
17. Motion to Go Into Executive Session
(when applicable)
Resolution to Close Meeting
BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to the Sunshine Act, N.J.S. 10:4-12 and 13, that the Board
of Education will now meet in executive session to discuss
_____________________________________ and that matters discussed will be disclosed to
the public as soon as the reason for confidentiality no longer exist.
MEETING ADJOURNED: 10:05 PM
Board Meeting Minutes – August 29, 2017 Personnel Attachment
Section 14, A1-A52 14. Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools (at this time the Board will take formal action on the following items)
A. PERSONNEL
1. Resignation – Non-Certificated Staff Move to approve the resignation of Jennifer Woods, Paraprofessional at Moss School effective August 11, 2017.
2. Resignation – Non-Certificated Staff Move to approve the resignation of Mary Beth Hronich, Paraprofessional at Moss School effective August 29, 2017.
3. Resignation – Non-Certificated Staff Move to approve the resignation of Mary Sutherland, Paraprofessional at Moss School effective August 29, 2017.
4. Appointment – Certificated Staff Move to approve the appointment of Alyxandra Cucinotta as a Spanish Teacher at Campbell Elementary School, Step 3-B, $54,094/year effective August 30, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
5. Appointment – Certificated Staff Move to approve the appointment of Virginia Hixson as a Math Teacher at Metuchen High School, Step 1-E, $54,868/year effective August 30, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
6. Appointment – Certificated Staff Move to approve the appointment of Liliana Falzon as a Chemistry Teacher at Metuchen High School, Step 5-H, $69,595/year effective upon release from current position through June 30, 2018.
7. Appointment – Certificated Staff Move to approve the appointment of Emily Walsh as a Speech/Language Specialist at Moss School, Step 3-E, $57,611/year effective August 30, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
8. Appointment – Certificated Staff
Move to approve the appointment of Lindsey Conley as a Half-Time Kindergarten Teacher at Moss School, Step 1-A, $25,359/year (pro-rated .5) effective August 30, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
9. Appointment – Leave Replacement Move to approve the appointment of Daniel Scanlon as a leave replacement for Scott Gallagher, English Teacher at Metuchen High School, Step 1-B, $51,518/year effective August 30, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
Board Meeting Minutes – August 29, 2017
10. Appointment – Leave Replacement
Move to approve the appointment of Wally Cook as a leave replacement for Christine Rockwell-Wardlow, English Teacher at Metuchen High School, $274.15/day effective August 30, 2017 through December 31, 2017.
11. Appointment – Non-Certificated Staff
Move to approve the appointment of Pamela Hatzelhoffer as a Part-Time Secretary (10 months) at Campbell Elementary School, $22,963/year (pro-rated) effective September 18, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
12. Salary Adjustment – Leave Replacement Move to approve the salary adjustment for Zara Noori, leave replacement for Andrea Elton, Grade 7 English Language Arts Teacher at Edgar Middle School, to the rate of $274.15/day from August 30, 2017 through on or about December 5, 2017. (Agenda 7/18/17, Section 14, A8)
13. Stipend Adjustment – Non-Certificated Staff Move to approve the stipend of $750 for Veronica Arvizu, Custodian as a result of obtaining her Boiler Operator License retroactive to August 16, 2016. (Agenda 8/16/16, Section 14, A14)
14. Date Adjustment – Leave Replacement Move to approve the date adjustment for Sara Yocum, leave replacement for Deborah Brown, Social Studies Teacher at Edgar Middle School, from September 5, 2017 to August 30, 2017. (Agenda 8/8/17, Section 14, A5)
15. Appointment – Mentors for Provisional Teachers Move to approve the following mentor teachers for the 2017-2018 school year: (Agenda 8/8/17, Section 14, A7)
Move to approve the following paraprofessionals for the 2017-2018 school year effective August 30, 2017 through June 30, 2018 as shown on the attached chart:
17. Appointment – Substitute Teachers and Nurses Move to approve the appointment of the following substitute teachers and nurses for the 2017-2018 school year as shown on the attached chart:
18. Appointment – Substitute Paraprofessionals Move to approve the appointment of the following substitute paraprofessional for the 2017-2018 school year as shown on the attached chart:
19. Ticket Sales Move to approve the following ticket sales positions for the 2017-2018 school year:
Position
MHS Football
Games (per game)
MHS Basketball
Games (per game)
Cash Box $78 $67
Ticket Sellers $55 $50
Security $50 $45
Camera $22 $22
Site Supervisor $50 $50
Edgar Basketball Supervisor N/A $50
20. The Zone
Move to approve the following reappointments and appointments of The Zone staff for the 2017-2018 school year:
Activity
Leaders
Hourly
Rate
Office Staff/
Supervisors
Hourly
Rate
Youth
Mentors
Hourly
Rate
Vivian Petrakakos $31.91 Roseanna Misuraca $42.54 Jon Hoffman $10.00
Emily Mertz $31.91 Todd Gural $42.54 Jasmine Charles $10.00
Jennifer Muller $31.91 Allyson Rescorl $42.54 Diana Misrahi $ 8.00
Veronica Araneo $31.91 Mary Jo Paulmenn $19.14 Madhumita Sudhakar $10.00
Virginia Wetzel $31.91
Rick Carter $31.91 Alternate Supervisors
John Butler $31.91 Emily Mertz $42.54
Christopher Peckhardt $31.91 John Butler $42.54
Suzy Palmer $31.91 Rick Carter $42.54
Paul Mruczinski $31.91 Paraprofessionals
Substitute Activity Judith Hoffman $18.10
Leader William Colavito $17.80
Wally Cook $31.91 Mary Jo Paulmenn $18.40
Board Meeting Minutes – August 29, 2017
21. Rescission and Approval of Mentor Teachers
Move to approve the rescission of five mentor teachers and approve the following mentor teachers who worked with mentee teachers at the New Teacher Academy on August 25, 2017 from 8:30 am – 11:30 am at the rate of $36.00/hour for a total of $108.00/per teacher (Agenda 8/8/17, Section 14, A8)
Rescind Approve
Robin Darrah Christina Spring
Gina Westover Chris Donohue
Karen Logan Jen Muller
Christina Theiss Lisa Granados
Janice Billik Michelle Brinkerhoff
22. Metuchen Summer Institute High School Programs
Move to approve the following teacher for additional guidance and support to students preparing for college admissions, the application process and algebra courses: (Agenda 6/13/17, Section 14, A6) Instructor Topic Stipend/Session or Hourly (# of
sessions determined by enrollment)*
Eileen Wagenblast Writing the College Essay $1,000 per session
23. Summer Work – Curriculum Move to approve the following teachers to design and prepare teacher-led workshops in Mindfulness at the August 31, 2017 in-service and four department meetings (October, December, February and April), 7-10 hours at the rate of $36.00/hour from 2017-2018 curriculum writing funds: Deanna Kindler Arout Virginia Wetzel
24. Clubs and Co-Curricular Activities
Move to approve the co-curricular salaries for the following clubs and co-curricular activities for the 2017-2018 school year as listed on the attached chart:
25. Stipends Move to approve the following stipends for the 2017-2018 school year as listed on the attached chart:
26. Salary Adjustments – Principals/Assistant Principals Move to approve the salary adjustments for principals/assistant principals for the 2017-2018 school year retroactive to July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 at the annual salary as listed below: (Agendas 5/9/17, Section 14, A5 and 6/27/17, Section 14, A8)
Board Meeting Minutes – August 29, 2017
Name School Assignment 2017-2018 Salary
Bruce Peragallo MHS Principal $141,403
Susan LaFauci MHS Vice Principal $114,465
Ed Porowski CES Principal $128,348
Brooke Kirschner CES Assistant Principal $113,590
Brian Stike EMS Assistant Principal $110,084
27. Salary Adjustment – Administrator
Move to approve the salary adjustment for the following administrator from July 1, 2017 through July 31, 2017:
Name Position Salary
Kathy Glutz Principal $12,175.75
28. Salary Adjustments – Administrators
Move to approve the salary adjustments for administrators for the 2017-2018 school year retroactive to July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 at the annual salary as below: (Agendas 5/9/17, Section 14, A5, and 6/27/17, Section 14, A10)
29. Salary Adjustments – Certificated Staff
Move to approve the salary adjustments for teachers for the 2017-2018 school year as listed on the attached chart: (Agendas 5/9/17, Section 14, A5, A6 and Agenda 6/27/17, Section 14, A11)
30. Salary Adjustments – Non-Certificated Staff
Move to approve the salary adjustments for paraprofessionals for the 2017-2018 school year as listed on the attached chart: (Agenda 6/27/17, Section 14, A12)
31. Salary Adjustments – School Secretaries
Move to approve the salary adjustments for school secretaries for the 2017-2018 school year retroactive to July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 at an annual salary as follows: (Agenda 6/27/17, Section 14, A15 and A18)
Metuchen High School
Name Salary
Kathy Mallory $48,243
Name School Assignment 2017-2018 Salary
Suzy Azevedo District Supervisor of Guidance $106,320
John Cathcart
District
Supervisor of Health &
Physical Education/Athletic
Director
$135,584
Christine DeSimone
District
Supervisor of Fine &
Performing Arts and World
Language
$106,439
Kathleen Henn
District
Supervisor of Science/Gifted & Talented/Practical Arts
Adele Rackley (½ time @ EMS & ½ time Sp. Svcs.)** $23,426
Campbell Elementary School
Laura Chiusano $44,687
Patricia Lee $46,852
Moss School
Patricia Hallas $40,680
Central Office
Adele Rackley ( ½ time @ EMS & ½ time Sp. Svcs)** $23,400
**Part-time secretaries may be used as substitute secretaries at their hourly rate.
32. Salary Adjustment – Substitute Secretaries Move to approve the salary adjustments for substitute secretaries for the 2017-2018 school year: (Agenda 6/27/17, Section 14, A19)
Move to approve the salary adjustments for custodial/maintenance staff for the 2017-2018 school year retroactive to July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 at the annual salary as follows: (Agenda 6/27/17, Section 14, A21)
Move to approve the stipend adjustments for the following custodians for the 2017-2018 school year retroactive to the dates listed on the agenda: (Agenda 7/18/17, Section 14, A9)
Position Custodian Stipend Amount Effective Dates
Head Custodian Lenny Kosciusko $4,288 7/1/17 – 6/30/18
Night Head Custodian Carlos Ramos $4,288 7/1/17 – 6/30/18 Head Custodian Bruce Heline $4,288 7/1/17 – 6/30/18 Night Head Custodian Lorenzo Asiain $4,288 7/1/17 – 6/30/18 Head Custodian Chad Lesniak $3,365 7/1/17 – 6/30/18 Head Custodian Mark Cooper $3,365 (pro-rated) 7/16/17 – 6/30/18 Head Custodian Angela Moreno $3,365 7/1/17 – 6/30/18 Night Head Custodian Juan Luna $3,365 (pro-rated) 7/1/17 – 7/15/17
35. Salary Adjustments – Bus Drivers/Substitutes Part-time Bus Drivers
Move to approve the salary adjustment for bus drivers/substitutes/part-time drivers for the 2017-2018 school year: (Agenda 6/27/17, Section 14, A23)
Name Position Hourly Rate
Anna Szwast Driver $23.03
Marian Szwast Driver $21.36
Ronald Rhodes Driver $23.03
Angelina Delgado Driver $20.79
Kenneth Ritter Driver $20.79
Ed Wetzel Driver $20.22
Carolyn Koch
Substitute
Driver/Trainer
$23.03
Kevin Miller Substitute Driver $21.36
Jean Jean-Gilles Substitute Driver $20.69
Board Meeting Minutes – August 29, 2017
36. Salary Adjustments – Bus Aides/Lunch Aides
Move to approve the salary adjustments for bus aides/lunch aides for the 2017-2018 school year: (Agenda 6/27/17, Section 14, A24)
Bus Aides
Name Hourly Rate
Gail Bailey $13.78
Aureli Ramos $13.02
Linda Rhodes $22.30
Lucy Ann MacDonald (Substitute) $13.02
Lunch Aides
Joan DiFino $13.78
Aureli Ramos $13.02
37. Salary Adjustment – Substitute Caller
Move to approve the salary adjustment for Judy Kurabinski as substitute caller (substitute teacher coverage coordinator) for the 2017–2018 school year effective August 30, 2017 at an annual salary of $16,150.00. (Agenda 6/27/17, Section 14, A25)
38. Salary Adjustments – 2017 Extended School Year Staff – Special
Services Move to approve salary adjustments for the 2017 extended school year staff retroactive to July 1, 2017 as listed below: (Agenda 6/27/17, Section 14, A33)
Child Study Team Summer – 2017
Name Position Per Diem Rate # of Days Total
Alissa Trapanese
Psychologist $389.72
18
$7,014.96
Christina
Theiss
Psychologist
$414.12
18
$7,454.16
Karen
Calantoni
Learning
Consultant
$297.51
12
$3,570.12
Christine
Cuthbertson
Learning
Consultant
$501.97
10
$5,019.70
Deneane
Bonassisa
Learning
Consultant
$430.89
8
$3,447.12
Lisa Granados
Social Worker
$389.72
10
$3,897.20
Evette Collier
Social Worker
$530.39
10
$5,303.90
Laurie Walker
Speech (CST)
$513.46
3
$1,540.38
Karla Riera
Learning
Consultant
$423.76
7
$2,966.32
Board Meeting Minutes – August 29, 2017
Related Services
In-District Extended School Year 2017
Name
Program
Per Diem
Per
Hour
# of
Hours
# of
Days
Total
Laurie Walker
ESY Speech
$513.46
22 days
$11,296.12
39. Salary Adjustments –Extended School Year 2017
Move to approve the following 2017 extended school year staff retroactive to July 1, 2017 as listed below: (Agenda 6/13/17, Section 14, A9)
In-District Teachers Extended School Year 2017
Name Program Per Diem Per
Hour
# of
Hours
# of
Days
Total
Katie McKenna
Elementary
ABA
$278.48 22 $5,466.56
Brittany Okoszko
Teacher
K-1
$289.56 22 $6,370.32
Sivan Peleg
Elementary
MIPP
$362.53 22 $7,795.66
Alaina Warakomski
Elementary
(1-2)
$305.23 22 $6,715.06
Julie Hertzog
Elementary
(3-5)
$467.22 22 $10,278.84
Beth McLaughlin
Math $283.34 17 $4,816.78
Marilyn Lewis
Secondary
Reading
$518.10 17 $8,807.70
Kathy Rice Teacher
Self-Contained
$404.49 22 $8,898.78
Elissa Cadel H.S. Program $296.58 22 $6,524.76
Janice Billik
School Nurse $480.40 22 $10,658.80
Paraprofessionals Extended School Year 2017
Name Program Per Hour
# of Hours
Total
Kathy DeNicola Para-Professional ESY
$21.60 99 $2,138.40
Debbie Gold Para-Professional ESY
$19.90 99 $1,970.10
MaryJo Paulmenn Para-Professional ESY-MIPP
$18.40 99 $1,821.60
Amy Artman
Para-Professional ESY
$18.10 99 $1,791.90
Board Meeting Minutes – August 29, 2017
40. Stipend Adjustments – Summer Work – Edgar Middle School
Move to approve the stipend adjustments for the following summer work at Edgar Middle School: (Agenda 6/13/17, Section 14, A2)
Position Name Time Period Rate
Guidance Lisa Chango 3 days in August $527.34/day
Guidance Lauren Campbell 3 days in August $292.40/day
Technology Maryrose Little 3 days in August $404.49/day
41. Stipend Adjustments – Summer Work – Guidance Department Metuchen High School Move to approve stipend adjustments for the following school counselors for summer work at Metuchen High School retroactive to July 1, 2017: (Agenda 6/13/17, Section 14, A3)
Counselor # Days Rate
Leigh Hanbridge 5 $414.12/day
Elizabeth DeMott 5 $339.22/day
Traci Grauer 5 $501.97/day
Judi Cheung 5 $541.36/day
Judy Hoffman Para Professional ESY
$18.10 99 $1,791.90
Jeana Torzilli Para-Professional ESY
$17.80 99 $1,762.20
MaryBeth Hronich Para-Professional ESY
$17.80 99 $1,762.20
Mary Sutherland
Para Professional ESY
$17.80 99 $1,762.20
Lisa Amend Para-Professional ESY
$17.80 99 $1,762.20
Farhana Omarzai Para-Professional ESY
$17.80 99 $1,762.20
Gresy Johnson Para-Professional ESY
$17.80 99 $1,762.20
Danielle Mauro Para-Professional ESY
$17.80 99 $1,762.20
Roseanne Fisher Para-Professional ESY
$17.80 99 $1,762.20
Farhana Khan Para-Professional ESY
$17.80 99 $1,762.20
Danielle Movsessian
Para-Professional ESY
$17.80 99 $1,762.20
Jennifer Lesniak Para-Professional ESY
$17.80 99 $1,762.20
Board Meeting Minutes – August 29, 2017
42. Stipend Adjustments – Summer Work – Metuchen High School Peer
Leadership Move to approve stipend adjustments for the following peer leadership trainers at their per diem rate for two (2) days: (Agenda 6/13/17, Section 14, A4)
43. Stipend Adjustments – Metuchen Summer Institute High School Programs Move to approve stipend adjustments for the following teachers for additional guidance and support to students preparing for college admissions, the application process and algebra courses: (Agenda 6/13/17, Section 14, A6)
Instructor Topic Stipend/Session or
Hourly (# of sessions determined
by enrollment)
Elizabeth DeMott Tackling the Common
Application
$56.54/hr.
Janis Lewandowski Algebra 1 Prep $85.29/hr.
Sherry Lifson Algebra 1 Prep $84.35/hr.
Janis Lewandowski Algebra 2 Prep $85.29/hr.
Sherry Lifson Algebra 2 Prep $84.35/hr.
44. Stipend Adjustments – Metuchen High School Coaches
Move to approve the following stipend adjustments for Metuchen High School coaches for the 2017-2018 school year as listed on the attached chart: (Minutes 6/13/17, Section 14, A10, Minutes 5/23/17, Section 14, A10, Agendas 4/25/17, Section 14, A9, 3/28/17, Section 14, A2)
45. Stipend Adjustments – Edgar Middle School Coaches
Move to approve the following stipend adjustments for Edgar Middle School coaches for the 2017-2018 school year as listed on the attached chart: (Agendas 6/27/17, Section 14, A27, 4/25/17, Section 14, A9, 3/28/17, Section 14, A3)
46. Appointment – ABA Programming Move to approve the following teachers to provide ABA programming at
the rate of $45/hour: Katherine McKenna Brittany Okoszko
Kathy Rice Cynthia Linkenheld
47. Appointment – Child Study Team
Move to approve the following child study team members up to an additional 4 days each, as needed, at their per diem rate to provide transition supports, plan for IEP implementation, new referrals, etc.:
Name Per Diem Rate
Laura Connolly $339.22/day
Chris Giddes $289.56/day
Board Meeting Minutes – August 29, 2017
Name Position Per Diem Rate
Alissa Trapanese Psychologist $389.72
Karen Calantoni LDTC $297.51
Christine Cuthbertson LDTC $501.97
Lisa Granados Social Worker $389.72
Evette Collier Social Worker $530.39
Karla Riera LDTC $423.76
Deneane Bonassisa LDTC $430.89
48. Appointment – Child Study Team
Move to approve the following child study team member for 1 additional day to respond to new referrals and evaluations: Name Position Per Diem Rate
Laurie Walker Speech $513.46
49. Appointment – Certificated Staff
Move to approve the appointment of Terence Wall as a (0.8) French Teacher at Metuchen High & Edgar Middle Schools, Step 4-I, $57,688.40 (pro-rated 0.8 from $72,098) effective August 30, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
50. Appointment – Leave Replacement
Move to approve the appointment of William Latta as a leave replacement for Jaclyn Reisman, Special Education Teacher at Metuchen High School, at the rate of $274.15/day from August 30, 2017 through October 11, 2017.
51. Appointment – Long Term Substitute Move to approve the appointment of Kristen Rea as a long term Chemistry Teacher at Metuchen High School, at the rate of $274.15/day from August 30, 2017 through a date to be determined.
52. Appointment - Coach Move to approve the following coach for the 2017-2018 school year:
Sport Coach Position Step Stipend
Field Hockey Joelle Vitale Volunteer - -
Ms. McGuire Mr. Manley Motioned Seconded Motion Carried: A1-A16 and A18-A52: (8-0-0) A17: (7-1-0) Ms. Killean abstained
Board Meeting Minutes – August 29, 2017 Finance Attachment
Section 14, B1-B11
B. FINANCE
1. Treasurer of School Monies and Board Secretary’s Reports Move to approve the Treasurer of School Monies’ Report, Board Secretary’s Report as of June 30, 2017.
2. Payment of Bills a) Board Secretary’s Certification Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2A.10(d), the Board Secretary has certified that as of August 29, 2017 no budgetary line item accounts have obligations and payments which exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of Education. ________________________________________ _______________ Michael A. Harvier, Board Secretary Date b) Approve the Following Items Submitted by the Board Secretary
Payment of bills and claims, as shown on the attached list(s) that have been certified by the Board of Education and filed in the Business Office.
3. Budget Transfers Move to approve budget transfers effective June 30, 2017.
4. Annual Nonpublic School Nursing Services Contract for Services
2017-2018 The Metuchen Board of Education through contract with the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey authorizes the administrative personnel of the Commission to conference, discuss and solicit input in the development of the nursing services contract document for the 2017-2018 school year which provides nursing services to the following nonpublic schools located in the Metuchen school district:
Apple Montessori
CALLICORP LLC
St. Joseph High School
Metuchen Christian Academy
St. Francis Cathedral
5. Nonpublic Security Aid Move to approve the following nonpublic security aid purchases for the 2017-2018 school year:
School Vendor QTY Item # Description Price Total
Metuchen
Christian Academy
Ackerson
Drapery
1 NA 53" x 37" Blinds
$183.60
Installation
$73.44
Metuchen
Christian Academy
C&M
Door
Controls
1 NA Furnish & Install Electric Strike
on Door Frame, push button,
$3,950.00
Board Meeting Minutes – August 29, 2017
mini dome camera outside door,
doorbell
6. ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) Grant Application
Move to approve the district’s ESSA Grant Application for 2017-2018
Title Amount Description
Title I $108,305 Improving Programs (Academically At-Risk students)
Title IIA* $29,409 Teacher and Principal Training (Professional
Development)
Title III** $6,771 Immigrant Learners (English Language Learners)
Title IV*** $10,000 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program
*Metuchen Public Schools receives $18,437 of the Title II allocation
**Metuchen Public Schools receives $4,150 of the Title III allocation
***Metuchen Public Schools receives $6,269 of the Title IV allocation (New Title)
7. ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) Grant Application
Move to approve the district’s refusal of 2017-2018 ESSA Grant Application Title III Supplemental Immigrant Student Aid:
Title Amount Description
Title III* $2,517 Supplemental Immigrant Student Aid
*Both public and non-public allocations
8. Rescission – Deaf/Blind Services Move to approve the rescission of Deaf/Blind Services for Summit Speech School for the 2017-2018 school year: (Agenda 6/27/17, Section 14, B28a)
9. Appointment – Summit Speech School Move to approve the audiology services by Summit Speech School to provide as needed services for the 2017-2018 school year: Service Fee
Mr. Small Ms. Lunt Motioned Seconded Motion Carried: (8-0-0) Policy Attachment Section 14, C1
C. POLICY
1. Merit Goal Move to certify that the Superintendent has partially satisfied merit goal 1 and to authorize payment for same subjects after the approval of the Executive County Superintendent. Ms. Lunt Mr. Manley Motioned Seconded Motion Carried: (8-0-0)
Curriculum Attachment Section 14, D1
D. CURRICULUM 1. Curriculum Guides
Move to approve the revised curriculum for the following subjects:
Revised Curriculum Document
Subject Description
Reading, Writing Kindergarten
Math Kindergarten
Math 3rd Grade
Math 4th Grade
Mr. Benderly Ms. Lunt Motioned Seconded Motion Carried: (8-0-0)
Board Meeting Minutes – August 29, 2017 Personnel Attachment
New Hire Paraprofessionals 2017-2018 Section 14, A16
Name
2017-2018
Assignment 2017-2018 Salary
Christine Lacaskey* Campbell $19,556
Sijo Merry George* Moss $20,511
Heather Olsen* MHS $19,303
Samanta Jackson Campbell $19,556
Pamela Malone* Moss $20,511
Elise Vermane* Campbell $19,556
Bonnie Wheeler* Moss $20,511
*Pending criminal background check clearance
Personnel Attachment Substitute Teachers and Nurses 2017-2018 Section 14, A17
Pay Rates - $80/day Substitute with 60+ credits
$85/day Substitute with BA and above (no teacher
cert.)
$90/day NJ Teacher Certified
$120/day Substitute Nurse
New Hires: Certification
DiSerio, Rebecca Substitute - 60+ credits
Hausser, Audrey Substitute - 60+ credits
Sneddon, Denise C of Elementary
Reappointments:
Substitute Teacher Certification
Agneta, Joan Teacher of the Handicapped
Azzara, Jennifer Substitute - 60+ credits
Colantoni, Laura Elementary K-6, Science 5-8
Colby, Michael C of E English
Dakelman, Mitchell Library Media
Deutschman, Martin Substitute - assoc. degree
Facchini, Elizabeth Substitute with college degree
Festa, Rosa Substitute with college degree
Gilman, Jessica Substitute - 60+ credits
Glassman, Elliott Substitute with college degree
Hamel, Phyllis Sub Nurse
Healey, AnnMarie C of E P-3,K-6, LA 5-8
Holloway, Bruce Substitute - assoc. degree
Karamanos, James Substitute with college degree
LeFever, Laurie Substitute with college degree
Board Meeting Minutes – August 29, 2017 Levy, William English
Mallory, Amber Sub Teacher with college degree & Sub Nurse
Mandelbaum, Fred Substitute with college degree
Murphy, Katelyn Substitute - 60+ credits
Nicholls, Anna Substitute with college degree
Nicodemo, Debbie Substitute with college degree
O'Brien, Mili Substitute with college degree
Omarzai, Abeera Substitute - 60+ credits
Pasquale, Jennifer Elementary
Perkins, Lorraine Sub Teacher with college degree & Sub Nurse
Poandl, Mary Substitute - Assoc. degree & Sub Nurse
Ramarathnam, Kala Substitute with college degree
Razzino, Paola Substitute with college degree
Rosamilia, Dana Substitute - 60+ credits
Rosamilia, Kristina Substitute - 60+ credits
Salmon, Doris Substitute with college degree
Scheid, Carol Teacher of the Handicapped
Silverman, Rhonda Substitute with college degree
Sookchand, Sarah Substitute with college degree
Sukovich, Christine Social Worker
Sundaravaradhan, Jaya Substitute with college degree
