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Meeting Agenda
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. NOTIFICATION OF MEETING
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3. ROLL CALL
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4. BOARD STATEMENT
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5. FLAG SALUTE
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6. CORRESPONDENCE
A. Letter from Kate Krsnak. |
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7. BOARD PRESIDENT
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8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Dr. Matthew J. Jennings, Superintendent of Schools, to report on the following: A. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) - Final Report B. Presentation of District Performance |
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9. SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BD SECRETARY'S REPORT
David E. Pawlowski, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, to report on the following: |
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9.A. Summer Projects / Transition to Pritchard
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10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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10.A. CAC Report to the Board
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11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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12. NEW BUSINESS
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13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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14. OPEN SESSION
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15. PUBLIC INPUT: COMMENTS ON MOTIONS ONLY
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16. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION
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16.A. Finance
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16.A.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending May 31, 2016, as submitted by the Superintendent, as authorized by N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.1.
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16.A.2) to accept the Alexandria Township Board of Education's certification that the Superintendent, Dr. Matthew J. Jennings, recommends that the Board of Education accept the monthly financial reports of the Board Secretary and the Treasurer of School Moneys for the month ending May 31, 2016, and he recommends in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.113(3) that the Board of Education certify that no major account or fund has been overexpended and that as of this report sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
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16.A.3) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary's, David E. Pawlowski, certification as required by N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(d) that no line item account has been overexpended as of May 31, 2016, and that as of this date sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
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16.B. Bill List
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16.B.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated May 12, 2016 - June 10, 2016, check numbers 04500 - 04606, in the amount of $229,016.74.
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16.C. Travel and Related Expenses Reimbursement
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16.C.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve work-related and related expenses reimbursement for the following staff members that is directly related to and within the scope of their current work responsibilities, promotes the delivery of instruction, and is critical to the instructional needs of the School District or furthers the efficient operation of the School District, and is educationally necessary and fiscally prudent.
Connie Green to attend a conference entitled Pediatric Emergencies For Out-of -Hospital Providers on August 24, 2016, in Somerset, NJ. Estimated travel expenses of $15.62. Corinne Kempinski to attend a workshop entitled Creative Curriculum-Session 2 on June 21, and June 22, 2016, in Hillsborough, NJ. JoAnn Whiteley to attend a workshop entitled Creative Curriculum-Preschool Session 2 on June 21, and June 22, 2016, in Hillsborough, NJ. Kim Breidt to attend a conference entitled Pediatric Emergencies For Out-of-Hospital Providers on August 24, 2016, in Somerset, NJ. Estimated travel expenses of $24.00. Dr. Matthew Jennings to attend the National Conference on Summer and Afterschool Learning in Seattle, Washington from October 24 - 26, 2016. Dr. Jenning's travel expenses will be in accordance with his contract. |
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16.D. Approval of Minutes
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16.D.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Minutes of May 19, 2016.
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16.E. Toilet Room Facilities Early Intervention, Pre-Kindergarten and
Kindergarten Classrooms Application for the 2016-17 School Year |
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16.E.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve submission of a Toilet Room Facilities Early Intervention Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Classrooms Application for the 2016-17 School Year pertaining to the kindergarten classrooms. The District elects to use the alternate method of compliance in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:26-6.2(h), 4ii, individual toilet rooms in each classroom.
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16.F. REGULAR AGENDA MOTIONS
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16.F.1) Personnel
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16.F.1)a. Confidential Employee Contracts
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16.F.1)a.(1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following confidential employee contracts for the 2016-17 school year:
Jennifer Bills Supervisor of Special Services/Social Worker $113,054 James C. Cronce Alexandria Middle School Head Custodian 7,055 Denise Fichner Supervisor of Technology/Curriculum 99.713 Sandra A. Kacedon Lester D. Wilson School Principal 109,526 Ellen Kluber Treasurer of School Moneys 6,993 Nancy L. Majewski Administrative Assistant for District Operations 30,583 Jennifer Myers Administrative Assistant for Financial Operations 49,951 Doreen Penge Data Collection Specialist 47,741 |
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16.F.1)b. Non-Tenured Confidential Employee Contracts
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16.F.1)b.(1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve William M. Rocchetti as the Alexandria Middle School Head Custodian for the 2016-17
school year at a salary of $51,000.
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16.F.1)b.(2) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve
Joy C. Dominic as the Alexandria Middle School Principal for the 2016-17
school year at a salary of $107,437.
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16.F.1)b.(3) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve Douglas Van Camp as the Lester D. Wilson School Head Custodian for
the 2016-17
school year at a salary of $36,000.
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16.F.1)c. New Employment Contracts
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16.F.1)c.(1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve Emily Schrack as a Special Education Teacher for the 2016-17 school year, starting September 1, 2016, at a salary of $57,158, Step 1-MA on the negotiated salary guide.
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16.F.1)c.(2) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve Jessica Heeren as a maternity leave replacement teacher for the 2016-17 school year starting September 1, 2016, $54,158, Step 1-BA on the negotiated salary guide. Employment contingent upon the successful completion of the criminal history background check required by law.
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16.F.1)d. Transfer of Teacher from Alexandria Middle School to Lester D. Wilson School
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16.F.1)d.(1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfer of Kerri Eisenhardt from the Alexandria Middle School to the Lester D. Wilson School.
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16.F.1)e. Move on Guide
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16.F.1)e.(1) Motion made by ___________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the move on the Negotiated Salary Guide for the 2016-17 school year for Michael McGarry, from Step 10-MA to Step 1-MA+15, salary of $71,978.
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16.F.1)f. 2016-17 Substitute List
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16.F.1)f.(1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the 20016-17 Substitute List as submitted.
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16.F.1)g. Substitute Teachers Rate of Pay
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16.F.1)g.(1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following rates of pay for our substitute teachers:
$90 daily rate for substitute teachers $95 daily rate for substitute teachers after 20 days |
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16.F.1)h. Addition to Substitute List for 2016-17 School Year
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16.F.1)h.(1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following additions to our 206-17 Substitute List, upon the successful completion of the criminal history background check required by law:
Sarah Latzke - Substitute Teacher Thomas Zappetti - Summer Custodian for Landscape Maintenance |
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16.F.1)i. Extended School Year Substitute Teachers
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16.F.1)i.(1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve Matthew Blazure and Mary Ann Schiavello as substitute teachers for the extended school year program.
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16.F.1)j. Activity Postings - Schedule B
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16.F.1)j.(1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following staff to fill Schedule B Postings for the 20161-7 school year:
Advisory Coordinator - McIsaac Basketball Coach, Girls - Moustakas Basketball Coach, Boys - Olcott Chaperones for Overnight Trips - Blazure, Malecki, Hofmann, Taylor Chaperones for School Dances and Concerts - Travis, Olcott, Blazure, Grossman, Moustakas, Semanchik, Regan, Taylor, Savacool, McCaffrey, Malecki, Hofmann, McGarry, Yonney, Becker, Crawford, Marino-Cappello Chaperones for School Games - McCaffrey, Malecki, Marino-Cappello Chess Club - Blazure, Malecki Club Inventions Advisor - Malecki Cross Country - Malecki Dance Team Advisor - Regan Detention Monitor - Donnelly Drama Club Advisor - Marino-Cappello Drama Club Advisor Assistant - Grossman Field Hockey Coach - Semanchik Future Problem Solvers - Blazure Graduation Coordinator - Yonney, Sousa Great Books Club Advisor - Ferrante, Malecki Jazz Band Director - Glick Mock Trial Club Advisor - Ferrante Newspaper Advisor - Ferrante, McCaffrey Peer Club Advisor - Milford, Becker Play Choreographer - Regan Ski Club Advisor - Blazure Soccer Coach - Olcott, McCaffrey Softball Coach - Semanchik Sports Director - Blazure Student council Advisor - Moore Team Leader - Mroz, Mitchell, Cobb, Bender, Grossman, Hofmann, McCaffrey, McGarry, Hoyda Volleyball Coach - Taylor Yearbook Advisor - Savacool, Sousa |
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16.F.1)k. Emergent Hiring
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16.F.1)k.(1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following resolution:
Resolved, That the Alexandria Township Board of Education approve application of the emergent hiring of the following: Jessica Heren - Teacher Sara Latzke - Substitute Teacher Thomas Zappetti - Summer Custodian |
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16.F.1)l. Contract Renewal for School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
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16.F.1)l.(1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve an employment agreement for David E. Pawlowski, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, for the period of July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017, at a salary of $132,447.
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16.F.1)m. Letter of Resignation
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16.F.1)m.(1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept the letter of resignation from Kate Krsnak, effective June 30, 2016.
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16.F.1)n. Summer Hours
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16.F.1)n.(1) Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following employees up to 10 hours of summer employment.
Claire Polomski - Special Education Aide Vicky Milford - Special Education Teacher Kerrie Eisenhardt - Special Education Teacher Denise Donnelly - School Secretary Susan Renjilian - School Secretary Marguerite Taylor - Summer Curriculum Writing |
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16.F.2) Quantitative Goal #2
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16.F.2)a. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the approval of the County Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the attainment of the Superintendent's Quantitative Goal #2 as defined below:
By June 2016, 85% of the 3rd grade general education students will demonstrate an increase of 20% or more between the Fall administration and Spring administration of the ELA link-it assessment. |
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16.F.3) Extended School Year Joint Transportation Agreement With
Delaware Valley Regional High School Board of Education for 2016-17 |
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16.F.3)a. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve a joint transportation agreement with Delaware Valley Regional High School Board of Education to transport classified students for extended school year programs as follows:
Mileage and Route Driver Cost AMS1 $ 4,100 AMS2 3,672 Matheny 8,890 Aid 2,687 Somerset Hills LC 4,416 Total $23,765 |
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16.F.4) Technology Shared Service Agreement
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16.F.4)a. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept the Technology Shared Service Agreement with Delaware Valley Regional High School for the 2016-17 school year in the amount of $120,000, to be paid in 12 monthly installments of $10,000. Agreement on file in the Business Office.
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16.F.5) Group Long-Term Disability Insurance Carrier
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16.F.5)a. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following resolution:
Per the recommendation of its group insurance broker-of-record, Brown & Brown Benefit Advisors, the Board of Education hereby resolves, effective July 1, 2016, as follows: 1. To accept a proposal from The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America to provide a group long-term disability insurance policy, inclusive of the rates, benefits, and guarantees negotiated by Brown & Brown Benefit Advisors and featured in the electronic report of June 1, 2016. 2. Brown & Brown Benefit Advisors is designated the broker-of-record for our new Guardian group long-term disability insurance program. 3. All appropriate Board of Education staff members are authorized to take such action and affect such documentation as necessary to implement this resolution. |
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16.F.6) Report of Contracts
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16.F.6)a. Motion made by _________, seconded by __________,upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following report of contracts:
Pursuant to PL 2015, Chapter 47, the Alexandria Township Board of Education intends to renew, award, or permit to expire the following contracts 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 Chapter 23, and Federal Uniform Administrative Requirements 2CFR, Part 200. Maschio's Food Service, Food Service Management Company Kathleen Senkow, Physical Therapist Adams, Gutierrez & Lattiboudere, Legal Services Delaware Valley Regional High School, Shared Technology Services Bedard, Kurowicki & Co., CPA's Garco Research, Wastewater Treatment Plant Management Spiezle Group, Architectural Services Delaware Valley Family Health Center, District Physician R & L Data Center, Payroll Services Sonitrol Alarm Monitoring, Alarm Services Hahr Construction, General Construction Repairs and Carpentry Viking Pest Control, Pest Control Services McGowan LLC, Well Water Operator Republican Services, Refuse Removal Educational Services Commission - Child Study Team Services Chris's Lawn Mowing - Snow Removal |
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16.F.7) Transfer of Surplus to Capital Reserve
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16.F.7)a. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve transfer of surplus to capital reserve.
WHEREAS, NJSA 18A:21-1 and NJSA 18A:7G-13 permit a Board of Education to establish and/or deposit into certain reserve accounts at year end, and WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures under the authority of the Commissioner of Education, which permit a board of education to transfer anticipated excess current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by Board resolution, and WHEREAS, the Alexandria Township Board of Education wishes to deposit anticipated current year surplus into a Capital Reserve account at year end, and WHEREAS, the Alexandria Township Board of Education has determined that an amount not-to-exceed $250,000 may be available for such purpose of transfer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Alexandria Township Board of Education that it hereby authorizes the District's School Business Administrator to make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations. |
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16.F.8) Transfer of Surplus to Maintenance Reserve
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16.F.8)a. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve transfer of surplus to maintenance reserve.
WHEREAS, NJSA 18A:21-1 and NJSA 18A:7G-13 permit a Board of Education to establish and/or deposit into certain reserve accounts at year end, and WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures, under the authority of the Commissioner of Education, which permit a board of education to transfer anticipated excess current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by Board resolution, and WHEREAS, the Alexandria Township Board of Education wishes to deposit anticipated current year surplus into Maintenance Reserve account at year end, and WHEREAS, the Alexandria Township Board of Education has determined that an amount not-to-exceed $250,000 may be available for such purpose of transfer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Alexandria Township Board of Education that it hereby authorizes the District's School Business Administrator to make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations. |
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16.F.9) No Child Left Behind
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16.F.9)a. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation to approve the submission of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Grant Application for the 2016-17 school year as follows:
Title I Part A $15,935 Title II Part A 7,768 |
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16.F.10) Preschool Tuition
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16.F.10)a. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve Tuition Contract Agreements for the 2016-17 school year for two preschool students whose names are on file in the business office, at a tuition rate of $6,000 each. (18)
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16.F.11) ESY Private Schools For Students With Disabilities
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16.F.11)a. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve a Private Schools For Students With Disabilities For The 20016-17 School Year for an extended school year program with Matheny Medical and Educational Center for a special education student whose name is on file in the Business Office, at a cost of $17,020 for 37 days.
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16.F.11)b. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve a Private School for Students With Disabilities For The 2016-17 School Year for an extended school year program with Somerset Hills Learning Institute for a special education student whose name is on file in the Business Office, at a cost of $15,059.99 for 29 days.
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16.F.12) Private School Tuition Contracts for Students With Disabilities
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16.F.12)a. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve a private school tuition contract for the 2016-17 school year with Matheny Medical and and Educational Center for a special education student whose name is on file in the Business Office, for a cost of $84,180 for 183 days.
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16.F.12)b. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve a private school tuition contract for the 2016-17 school year with Somerset Hills Learning Institute for a special education student whose name is on file in the Business Office at a cost of $93,475.80 for 180 days.
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16.F.13) Food Service
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16.F.13)a. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve a contract with Maschio's Food Service, Inc., to provide food service for the 2016-17 school year. The Management/Administrative Fee for the 2016-17 school year shall be $7,455.00 payable in 10 monthly installments of $745.50, commencing September 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017. Maschio's guarantees a no cost or break-even food service operation, including the management fee. In the event that program costs exceed total revenues from all sources, Maschio's shall be responsible for any losses incurred.
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16.F.14) Safety Grant
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16.F.14)a. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept the 2015-16 Safety Grant awarded by New jersey Schools Insurance Group in the amount of $3,000.
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16.F.15) Referendum Question
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16.F.15)a. Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following referendum question for the November 2016 ballot.
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17. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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18. BOARD GOALS
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19. ADJOURN
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Agenda Item Details
Reload Your Meeting
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| Meeting: | June 16, 2016 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting | |
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. NOTIFICATION OF MEETING
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Description:
This meeting was properly advertised according to the Open Public Meeting Act (P.L. 1975:31) in the Hunterdon Democrat on May 19, 2016, to begin at 7:30 PM.
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3. ROLL CALL
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Description:
Amy DiPaolo -
Christopher R. Kassai - Elizabeth A. Kelly - Joseph Krouse - Douglas E. Linden, Jr. - Joan M. Monaco - Scott A. Saccal - Elizabeth A. Strochak - Brian P. Walsh - |
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4. BOARD STATEMENT
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Description:
The mission of the Alexandria Township School District is to achieve academic excellence through high quality instruction, a positive learning environment, and a strong partnership among staff members, family and community.
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5. FLAG SALUTE
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6. CORRESPONDENCE
A. Letter from Kate Krsnak. |
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7. BOARD PRESIDENT
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8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Dr. Matthew J. Jennings, Superintendent of Schools, to report on the following: A. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) - Final Report B. Presentation of District Performance |
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9. SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BD SECRETARY'S REPORT
David E. Pawlowski, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, to report on the following: |
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9.A. Summer Projects / Transition to Pritchard
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10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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10.A. CAC Report to the Board
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11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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12. NEW BUSINESS
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13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Description:
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board go into Executive Session at ________ to discuss ____________.
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14. OPEN SESSION
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Description:
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board return to Open Session at ____________.
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15. PUBLIC INPUT: COMMENTS ON MOTIONS ONLY
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16. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION
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Description:
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the consent agenda as follows:
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16.A. Finance
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16.A.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending May 31, 2016, as submitted by the Superintendent, as authorized by N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.1.
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16.A.2) to accept the Alexandria Township Board of Education's certification that the Superintendent, Dr. Matthew J. Jennings, recommends that the Board of Education accept the monthly financial reports of the Board Secretary and the Treasurer of School Moneys for the month ending May 31, 2016, and he recommends in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.113(3) that the Board of Education certify that no major account or fund has been overexpended and that as of this report sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
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16.A.3) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary's, David E. Pawlowski, certification as required by N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(d) that no line item account has been overexpended as of May 31, 2016, and that as of this date sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
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16.B. Bill List
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16.B.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated May 12, 2016 - June 10, 2016, check numbers 04500 - 04606, in the amount of $229,016.74.
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16.C. Travel and Related Expenses Reimbursement
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16.C.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve work-related and related expenses reimbursement for the following staff members that is directly related to and within the scope of their current work responsibilities, promotes the delivery of instruction, and is critical to the instructional needs of the School District or furthers the efficient operation of the School District, and is educationally necessary and fiscally prudent.
Connie Green to attend a conference entitled Pediatric Emergencies For Out-of -Hospital Providers on August 24, 2016, in Somerset, NJ. Estimated travel expenses of $15.62. Corinne Kempinski to attend a workshop entitled Creative Curriculum-Session 2 on June 21, and June 22, 2016, in Hillsborough, NJ. JoAnn Whiteley to attend a workshop entitled Creative Curriculum-Preschool Session 2 on June 21, and June 22, 2016, in Hillsborough, NJ. Kim Breidt to attend a conference entitled Pediatric Emergencies For Out-of-Hospital Providers on August 24, 2016, in Somerset, NJ. Estimated travel expenses of $24.00. Dr. Matthew Jennings to attend the National Conference on Summer and Afterschool Learning in Seattle, Washington from October 24 - 26, 2016. Dr. Jenning's travel expenses will be in accordance with his contract. |
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16.D. Approval of Minutes
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16.D.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Minutes of May 19, 2016.
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16.E. Toilet Room Facilities Early Intervention, Pre-Kindergarten and
Kindergarten Classrooms Application for the 2016-17 School Year |
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16.E.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve submission of a Toilet Room Facilities Early Intervention Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Classrooms Application for the 2016-17 School Year pertaining to the kindergarten classrooms. The District elects to use the alternate method of compliance in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:26-6.2(h), 4ii, individual toilet rooms in each classroom.
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16.F. REGULAR AGENDA MOTIONS
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16.F.1) Personnel
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16.F.1)a. Confidential Employee Contracts
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16.F.1)a.(1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following confidential employee contracts for the 2016-17 school year:
Jennifer Bills Supervisor of Special Services/Social Worker $113,054 James C. Cronce Alexandria Middle School Head Custodian 7,055 Denise Fichner Supervisor of Technology/Curriculum 99.713 Sandra A. Kacedon Lester D. Wilson School Principal 109,526 Ellen Kluber Treasurer of School Moneys 6,993 Nancy L. Majewski Administrative Assistant for District Operations 30,583 Jennifer Myers Administrative Assistant for Financial Operations 49,951 Doreen Penge Data Collection Specialist 47,741 |
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16.F.1)b. Non-Tenured Confidential Employee Contracts
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16.F.1)b.(1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve William M. Rocchetti as the Alexandria Middle School Head Custodian for the 2016-17
school year at a salary of $51,000.
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16.F.1)b.(2) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve
Joy C. Dominic as the Alexandria Middle School Principal for the 2016-17
school year at a salary of $107,437.
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16.F.1)b.(3) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve Douglas Van Camp as the Lester D. Wilson School Head Custodian for
the 2016-17
school year at a salary of $36,000.
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16.F.1)c. New Employment Contracts
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16.F.1)c.(1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve Emily Schrack as a Special Education Teacher for the 2016-17 school year, starting September 1, 2016, at a salary of $57,158, Step 1-MA on the negotiated salary guide.
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16.F.1)c.(2) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve Jessica Heeren as a maternity leave replacement teacher for the 2016-17 school year starting September 1, 2016, $54,158, Step 1-BA on the negotiated salary guide. Employment contingent upon the successful completion of the criminal history background check required by law.
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16.F.1)d. Transfer of Teacher from Alexandria Middle School to Lester D. Wilson School
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16.F.1)d.(1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfer of Kerri Eisenhardt from the Alexandria Middle School to the Lester D. Wilson School.
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16.F.1)e. Move on Guide
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16.F.1)e.(1) Motion made by ___________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the move on the Negotiated Salary Guide for the 2016-17 school year for Michael McGarry, from Step 10-MA to Step 1-MA+15, salary of $71,978.
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16.F.1)f. 2016-17 Substitute List
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16.F.1)f.(1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the 20016-17 Substitute List as submitted.
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16.F.1)g. Substitute Teachers Rate of Pay
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16.F.1)g.(1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following rates of pay for our substitute teachers:
$90 daily rate for substitute teachers $95 daily rate for substitute teachers after 20 days |
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16.F.1)h. Addition to Substitute List for 2016-17 School Year
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16.F.1)h.(1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following additions to our 206-17 Substitute List, upon the successful completion of the criminal history background check required by law:
Sarah Latzke - Substitute Teacher Thomas Zappetti - Summer Custodian for Landscape Maintenance |
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16.F.1)i. Extended School Year Substitute Teachers
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16.F.1)i.(1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve Matthew Blazure and Mary Ann Schiavello as substitute teachers for the extended school year program.
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16.F.1)j. Activity Postings - Schedule B
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16.F.1)j.(1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following staff to fill Schedule B Postings for the 20161-7 school year:
Advisory Coordinator - McIsaac Basketball Coach, Girls - Moustakas Basketball Coach, Boys - Olcott Chaperones for Overnight Trips - Blazure, Malecki, Hofmann, Taylor Chaperones for School Dances and Concerts - Travis, Olcott, Blazure, Grossman, Moustakas, Semanchik, Regan, Taylor, Savacool, McCaffrey, Malecki, Hofmann, McGarry, Yonney, Becker, Crawford, Marino-Cappello Chaperones for School Games - McCaffrey, Malecki, Marino-Cappello Chess Club - Blazure, Malecki Club Inventions Advisor - Malecki Cross Country - Malecki Dance Team Advisor - Regan Detention Monitor - Donnelly Drama Club Advisor - Marino-Cappello Drama Club Advisor Assistant - Grossman Field Hockey Coach - Semanchik Future Problem Solvers - Blazure Graduation Coordinator - Yonney, Sousa Great Books Club Advisor - Ferrante, Malecki Jazz Band Director - Glick Mock Trial Club Advisor - Ferrante Newspaper Advisor - Ferrante, McCaffrey Peer Club Advisor - Milford, Becker Play Choreographer - Regan Ski Club Advisor - Blazure Soccer Coach - Olcott, McCaffrey Softball Coach - Semanchik Sports Director - Blazure Student council Advisor - Moore Team Leader - Mroz, Mitchell, Cobb, Bender, Grossman, Hofmann, McCaffrey, McGarry, Hoyda Volleyball Coach - Taylor Yearbook Advisor - Savacool, Sousa |
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16.F.1)k. Emergent Hiring
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16.F.1)k.(1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following resolution:
Resolved, That the Alexandria Township Board of Education approve application of the emergent hiring of the following: Jessica Heren - Teacher Sara Latzke - Substitute Teacher Thomas Zappetti - Summer Custodian |
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16.F.1)l. Contract Renewal for School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
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16.F.1)l.(1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve an employment agreement for David E. Pawlowski, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, for the period of July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017, at a salary of $132,447.
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16.F.1)m. Letter of Resignation
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16.F.1)m.(1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept the letter of resignation from Kate Krsnak, effective June 30, 2016.
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16.F.1)n. Summer Hours
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16.F.1)n.(1) Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following employees up to 10 hours of summer employment.
Claire Polomski - Special Education Aide Vicky Milford - Special Education Teacher Kerrie Eisenhardt - Special Education Teacher Denise Donnelly - School Secretary Susan Renjilian - School Secretary Marguerite Taylor - Summer Curriculum Writing |
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16.F.2) Quantitative Goal #2
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16.F.2)a. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the approval of the County Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the attainment of the Superintendent's Quantitative Goal #2 as defined below:
By June 2016, 85% of the 3rd grade general education students will demonstrate an increase of 20% or more between the Fall administration and Spring administration of the ELA link-it assessment. |
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16.F.3) Extended School Year Joint Transportation Agreement With
Delaware Valley Regional High School Board of Education for 2016-17 |
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16.F.3)a. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve a joint transportation agreement with Delaware Valley Regional High School Board of Education to transport classified students for extended school year programs as follows:
Mileage and Route Driver Cost AMS1 $ 4,100 AMS2 3,672 Matheny 8,890 Aid 2,687 Somerset Hills LC 4,416 Total $23,765 |
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16.F.4) Technology Shared Service Agreement
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16.F.4)a. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept the Technology Shared Service Agreement with Delaware Valley Regional High School for the 2016-17 school year in the amount of $120,000, to be paid in 12 monthly installments of $10,000. Agreement on file in the Business Office.
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16.F.5) Group Long-Term Disability Insurance Carrier
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16.F.5)a. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following resolution:
Per the recommendation of its group insurance broker-of-record, Brown & Brown Benefit Advisors, the Board of Education hereby resolves, effective July 1, 2016, as follows: 1. To accept a proposal from The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America to provide a group long-term disability insurance policy, inclusive of the rates, benefits, and guarantees negotiated by Brown & Brown Benefit Advisors and featured in the electronic report of June 1, 2016. 2. Brown & Brown Benefit Advisors is designated the broker-of-record for our new Guardian group long-term disability insurance program. 3. All appropriate Board of Education staff members are authorized to take such action and affect such documentation as necessary to implement this resolution. |
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16.F.6) Report of Contracts
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16.F.6)a. Motion made by _________, seconded by __________,upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following report of contracts:
Pursuant to PL 2015, Chapter 47, the Alexandria Township Board of Education intends to renew, award, or permit to expire the following contracts 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 Chapter 23, and Federal Uniform Administrative Requirements 2CFR, Part 200. Maschio's Food Service, Food Service Management Company Kathleen Senkow, Physical Therapist Adams, Gutierrez & Lattiboudere, Legal Services Delaware Valley Regional High School, Shared Technology Services Bedard, Kurowicki & Co., CPA's Garco Research, Wastewater Treatment Plant Management Spiezle Group, Architectural Services Delaware Valley Family Health Center, District Physician R & L Data Center, Payroll Services Sonitrol Alarm Monitoring, Alarm Services Hahr Construction, General Construction Repairs and Carpentry Viking Pest Control, Pest Control Services McGowan LLC, Well Water Operator Republican Services, Refuse Removal Educational Services Commission - Child Study Team Services Chris's Lawn Mowing - Snow Removal |
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16.F.7) Transfer of Surplus to Capital Reserve
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16.F.7)a. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve transfer of surplus to capital reserve.
WHEREAS, NJSA 18A:21-1 and NJSA 18A:7G-13 permit a Board of Education to establish and/or deposit into certain reserve accounts at year end, and WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures under the authority of the Commissioner of Education, which permit a board of education to transfer anticipated excess current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by Board resolution, and WHEREAS, the Alexandria Township Board of Education wishes to deposit anticipated current year surplus into a Capital Reserve account at year end, and WHEREAS, the Alexandria Township Board of Education has determined that an amount not-to-exceed $250,000 may be available for such purpose of transfer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Alexandria Township Board of Education that it hereby authorizes the District's School Business Administrator to make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations. |
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16.F.8) Transfer of Surplus to Maintenance Reserve
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16.F.8)a. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve transfer of surplus to maintenance reserve.
WHEREAS, NJSA 18A:21-1 and NJSA 18A:7G-13 permit a Board of Education to establish and/or deposit into certain reserve accounts at year end, and WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures, under the authority of the Commissioner of Education, which permit a board of education to transfer anticipated excess current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by Board resolution, and WHEREAS, the Alexandria Township Board of Education wishes to deposit anticipated current year surplus into Maintenance Reserve account at year end, and WHEREAS, the Alexandria Township Board of Education has determined that an amount not-to-exceed $250,000 may be available for such purpose of transfer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Alexandria Township Board of Education that it hereby authorizes the District's School Business Administrator to make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations. |
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16.F.9) No Child Left Behind
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16.F.9)a. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation to approve the submission of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Grant Application for the 2016-17 school year as follows:
Title I Part A $15,935 Title II Part A 7,768 |
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16.F.10) Preschool Tuition
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16.F.10)a. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve Tuition Contract Agreements for the 2016-17 school year for two preschool students whose names are on file in the business office, at a tuition rate of $6,000 each. (18)
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16.F.11) ESY Private Schools For Students With Disabilities
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16.F.11)a. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve a Private Schools For Students With Disabilities For The 20016-17 School Year for an extended school year program with Matheny Medical and Educational Center for a special education student whose name is on file in the Business Office, at a cost of $17,020 for 37 days.
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16.F.11)b. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve a Private School for Students With Disabilities For The 2016-17 School Year for an extended school year program with Somerset Hills Learning Institute for a special education student whose name is on file in the Business Office, at a cost of $15,059.99 for 29 days.
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16.F.12) Private School Tuition Contracts for Students With Disabilities
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16.F.12)a. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve a private school tuition contract for the 2016-17 school year with Matheny Medical and and Educational Center for a special education student whose name is on file in the Business Office, for a cost of $84,180 for 183 days.
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16.F.12)b. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve a private school tuition contract for the 2016-17 school year with Somerset Hills Learning Institute for a special education student whose name is on file in the Business Office at a cost of $93,475.80 for 180 days.
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16.F.13) Food Service
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16.F.13)a. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve a contract with Maschio's Food Service, Inc., to provide food service for the 2016-17 school year. The Management/Administrative Fee for the 2016-17 school year shall be $7,455.00 payable in 10 monthly installments of $745.50, commencing September 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017. Maschio's guarantees a no cost or break-even food service operation, including the management fee. In the event that program costs exceed total revenues from all sources, Maschio's shall be responsible for any losses incurred.
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16.F.14) Safety Grant
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16.F.14)a. Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept the 2015-16 Safety Grant awarded by New jersey Schools Insurance Group in the amount of $3,000.
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16.F.15) Referendum Question
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16.F.15)a. Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following referendum question for the November 2016 ballot.
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17. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Description:
The Alexandria Township Board of Education recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on school matters. Thus, the Board shall set aside two, twenty minute periods for public comment during regular Board meetings. In order to permit the fair and orderly expression of such comment, public participation shall be governed by the following rules:
1. A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by announcing his/her name, municipality, and group affiliation, if applicable. 2. Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to 3 minutes in duration. 3. No participant may speak on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard. 4. All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer; no participant may address Board members individually. |
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18. BOARD GOALS
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Description:
The Alexandria Township Board of Education will:
1. Continue to Improve Board effectiveness. 2. Continue to effectively represent and communicate with the public and involve the community. 3. Continue to improve District Planning focusing on the District mission and goals. 4. Implement our CSA and Board self-evaluation process. |
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19. ADJOURN
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Description:
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board adjourn the meeting at __________ .
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