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Branchburg Township School DistrictREGULAR ACTION MEETING/BOARD RETREATJune 23, 2020Board Meeting to be Live Streamed on District WebsiteExecutive Session - 6:30 p.m.Public Meeting – 8:00 p.m.MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of the Branchburg Township School District and Communityis to inspire our children to learn, think, grow, and excel in life.VISION STATEMENT“Excellence in Education”I.CALL TO ORDERII.ROLL CALLIII.EXECUTIVE SESSIONWHEREAS the “Open Public Meetings Act:” (Chapter 231 Laws of 1975) authorizes apublic body to exclude the public from that portion of a meeting during which specified topicsare to be discussed under circumstances where the public consideration of such topics willclearly endanger the public, or where the personal privacy or guaranteed rights of individualswhose activities or affairs are to be discussed would be clearly in danger of unwarrantedinvasions, andWHEREAS the matters about to be presented for discussion clearly meet the “circumstances”test of such Act:BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Branchburg now adjourns its publicsession to reconvene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following:Personnel, Student Matters, Contracts, Negotiations and Legal Issues.And, be it further,RESOLVED that the discussion in Executive Session be disclosed when the Board’sconsideration of the subject matter has been closed, or when such matter does not adverselyaffect the rights of prospective, current, or past public officers, or personnel of the Board,unless such individuals have in writing requested the disclosures of such discussion at a publicmeeting and provided such a public disclosure will no longer clearly endanger the publicinterest.IV.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2V.STATEMENT OF ADEQUATE NOTICE AND WELCOMEWelcome to a meeting of the Board of Education of Branchburg. Please be advised that thisand all meetings of the Board are open to the public and media, consistent with the OpenPublic Meetings Act: (Chapter 231 Laws of 1975), and that advance notice required thereinhas been provided. This is a meeting of the Board of Education of Branchburg at whichformal action may be taken. The public will have an opportunity to be heard as shown on theAgenda.VI.SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT VII.Presentation - 2020-2021 School and District GoalsPUBLIC COMMENT – Agenda Items OnlyPublic comments are welcome at this time on any agenda item. Towards the end of themeeting there is a second public forum on any topic. Please state your name and address.Comments are limited to three minutes, but an individual may speak a second time after allothers who wish to speak on the topic have been heard. Please understand that our publicforums are not structured as question and answer sessions, but offered as opportunities toshare your thoughts with the Board. In instances where the Board feels that there is amisunderstanding or inaccuracy, the Board President or Superintendent may address thecomment. In accordance with New Jersey Statute, the Board will not discuss mattersregarding specific personnel. Public questions and comments will be limited to 30 minutes.Thank you for your input.VIII. GOVERNANCE Report – Terri Joyceo Review 2019-2020 Board Goals and set 2020-2021 Board Goals(ACTION) It is recommended that Items VIII.A. through VIII.C. be moved upon therecommendation of the Superintendent.A.Approval of MinutesIt is recommended that the Board approve the Minutes of the Executive Session andRegular Meeting of June 4, 2020.B.Approval of Submission of the Superintendent’s Completed 2019-2020 Merit GoalsBE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the submission of the Superintendent’scompleted Merit goals with supporting documentation to the Executive CountySuperintendent of Schools for approval for payment.Merit GoalQuantitative Goal 1 - Professional Capacity/Community of School District Personnel: The Superintendent will continuethe District Leadership Council (DLC), setting collaborative goals for the improvement and enhancement of the District.Quantitative Goal 3 – Operations and Management: The Superintendent will conduct an audit of all District regulations toalign them to current NJ statutes, NJ regulations, and District practices. Where applicable, updates to District Policy will bebrought to the Board for review and approval.Qualitative Goal 2 - Meaningful Engagement of Families and Community: The Superintendent will increase the publicvisibility of the District through attendance and/or presentations at community based meetings/events, attendance atSomerville High School events, and the submission of articles for publication.6/23/20StatusMerit ed2.5%
3C.Approval of Contract for School PhysiciansIt is recommended that the Board approve a contract with the Hunterdon FamilyMedicine at Bridgewater in the amount of 5,500 for the 2020-2021 school year withfunding to be paid through account #11-000-213-330-01-129, and sufficient funds areavailable in the 2020-2021 budget.(ROLL CALL – ITEMS VIII.A. through VIII.C.)IX.POLICY AND REGULATIONS (ACTION)Report – Noah HorowitzIt is recommended that Item IX.A. be moved upon the recommendation of theSuperintendent.A. Policy and Regulations Second ReadingPolicy/RegulationPolicy 2422TitleHealth and Physical Education (M)DiscussionRevised(ROLL CALL – ITEM IX.A.)X.EDUCATION Report – Olga Phelps(ACTION) It is recommended that Items X.A. through X.F. be moved upon the recommendation ofthe Superintendent.A. Approval of Nursing Services for Out of District Student for 2020-2021 School YearService NameAccount NumberStudent ID # Rate Per HourBayada Home Health CareSomerset, NJ11-000-219-320-03-181-3402596035985 44.50 LPN 54.50 RNDatesDiscussion9/8/20-6/18/21Not to exceed 9 hours daily.B. Approval of 2020-2021 Out of District ProgramsStudent ID#ESYTuitionDatesProgram/LocationAccount NumberPrinceton ChildDevelopment InstitutePrinceton, NJSomerset HillsLearning InstituteBedminster, NJCornerstone Day SchoolMountainside, EA SchoolFlemington, 967456887240201326 11,023.80 11,023.807/6/208/14/20 66,142.80 66,142.80The Midland SchoolNorth Branch, 667449343700266864 11,355.00 11,355.007/6/208/14/20 68,130.00 68,130.00 16,980.00 16,605.90N/ATuition7/6/208/14/20 101,880.007/6/208/14/20 99,635.40N/A 88,088.00SYExtraServicesN/ADatesTotal Cost9/3/206/17/21 118,860.009/1/206/15/21 116,241.307/6/206/25/21 88,088.00N/AN/A9/1/206/17/21 154,333.20N/A 27,900.009/2/206/15/21 186,870.009/9/206/24/21 118,061.20N/AN/A(extended day)The Eden SchoolPrinceton, 3-6448267623955 16,921.107/6/208/22/20 89,440.10 11,700.00
4C. Approval of Contract for Board Certified Behavior Analyst Maternity Leave ReplacementVendorThe UncommonThreadESYCost(per hour)Account Number11-000-219-320-03-181-340 100SYTotalDates7/6/208/13/20 1,200DiscussionTotalDates(not to exceed)(not to exceed)9/8/2011/30/20ESY – Not to exceed 12 hoursSY – Not to exceed 360 hours 36,000D. Approval of Contracted Teacher of the Deaf Services for 2020-2021 ESYProgram/LocationSummit Speech SchoolNew Providence, NJAccount NumberStudent ID #11-000-100-566-03-109-0001882785021Rate 165 per hour(Not to exceed 1,980)Effective DatesDiscussionTeacher of the Deaf services2 hours per week7/6/20-8/14/20E. Approval of Contracted Educational ServicesVendorAccount NumberStudent ID#Rate# of SessionsTotalEffectiveDates(not to exceed)Rutgers UniversityBehavioral Health CarePiscataway, NJ11-150-100-320-03-069-090 65per hour2991095513146/6/206/25/20 1,820(2 hours per day)DiscussionBedside InstructionF. Approval of Revision of Contract for Physical TherapistVendorAccount oSessionsTotal18650 32,85018672 33,840DiscussionEvaluations at 200Sessions at 45(ROLL CALL - ITEMS X.A. through X.F.)XI.HUMAN RESOURCES Report – Kristen Fabriczi(ACTION) It is recommended that Items XI.A. through XI.L. be moved upon the recommendationof the Superintendent.A. Approval of 2020-2021 Substitute Teachers/Substitute Instructional AidesNameElaine AhedoBarbara AspinMelanie BrownPadmini ChalikondaYetunde DemurenMargaret GabanyiDenise Gaskin-SingletonDavid GoldmanTheresa KellyVincent MorellaMary Alice O’NeillStephanie PhibbsNoell RupertoJames SheeleyNayda SpagnoloRobert StranoAndrew TullyLuAnn WrightNameJason AlbaneseNathan BishopSusan ButenskyLester ChinHafiza FarzaieTeresa Gallo-TomchoRazel GattiSunita JainElizabeth MeyerDurga NetiKaren PalkoRuth PluymersJulie SamuelsKelcey SheeleyCheryl StedtlerRobert SumlinerAlexander UpdegroveNameJordan ApsleyJose BotelhoMary CaloTanner ClarkAmy FrankPadmalochani GaneshVincent GiampinoLisa KatzBhakti ModiVictoria NguyenJames PalumboFlorence QuackenbushMary SchwartzsteinGia SodbinowJeanine StellpflugVictoria TriozziKathleen WoodburyRateSubstitute Teacher - 95.00 per daySubstitute Instructional Aide - 83.33 per dayB. Approval of 2020-2021 Substitute Bus AidesNameAlexa HarwoodLeslie JonesMegan MelchioneEmma PriesterHeather Rogalski6/23/20Rate 13.24 13.24 13.24No Additional Pay 13.24
5C. Approval of Reappointment of 2020-2021 Substitute Bus DriversNameNameStephen CoyJames FerraroAdolfo KoharaRateSiegbert SuchomelDeborah Squier 18.87 per hourD. Approval of 2020-2021 Contracted Personnel as Substitute Bus DriversNameNameAdam Markiewicz*Orlando Macario*Robert Cline*Marci Cole** No additional payE. Approval of 2020-2021 Substitute NursesNameRateTrudy Rossetti-McKennaIrene PirogDorothy Saling 225 per dayF. Approval of RetirementEmployee #4391Account #11-130-100-101-01-021-020Effective Date6/30/20G. Approval of Additional ESY HoursNameMargaret RyanAccount Number11-213-100-101-03-078-600PositionSOAR ProgramHoursAs neededLocationDistrictMargaret Ryan11-000-219-104-03-087-340CST Staff for Meetings &EvaluationsAs neededDistrictRate of Pay* 45.00 per hourDates7/6/20-8/13/20(not to exceed 20 hours)H. Approval of ResignationNameSarah O’Halloren 63.68 per hour7/1/20-8/31/20(not to exceed 90 hours)Account #PositionLocationEffective Date11-130-100-101-01-021-020Science TeacherBCMS6/30/20I. Approval of PersonnelNameElli KurasAccount l ClerkStep1Salary 52,162.50Dates8/1/20-6/30/21(subject to delivery of documentation)DiscussionReplacingLorraine MastalskiJ. Approval of 2020-2021 Part Time Technology AidesNameRichard DeSantisAccount Number11-000-262-110-09-390LocationDistrictHourly Rate 13.50 per hourDates7/1/20-8/31/20DiscussionAs needed basisPaul Mehnert11-000-262-110-09-390District 15.00 per hour7/1/20-8/31/20As needed basisElijah Perlman11-000-262-110-09-390District 12.00 per hour7/1/20-6/30/21As needed basisK. Approval of Summer Curriculum WritingNameKelly BoyleLauren KnokeKristen CardonaMarie CinqueWendy DeJulioTiffany Stulack PolakKelly BoyleMarie CinqueLauren KnokeKelly BoyleLauren KnokeMarie CinqueKenneth ForsythJanice Monetti6/23/20Account #11-000-221-104-02-213PositionSummer ELACurriculum WritingGrades: K-5HoursRateDatesUp to 36 hours each,as needed 41 per hour(not to exceed 2,952 total)7/1/208/31/2011-000-221-104-02-213Summer ELACurriculum WritingGrades: 6-8Up to 6 hours each,as needed 41 per hour(not to exceed 984 total)7/1/208/31/2011-000-221-104-02-213Literacy CoachSummer WorkUp to 30 hours each,as needed 41 per hour(not to exceed 3,690 total)7/1/208/31/20Up to 36 hours each,as needed 41 per hour(not to exceed 2,952 total)7/1/208/31/20Up to 6 hours each,as needed 41 per hour(not to exceed 738 -104-02-213Summer Social StudiesCurriculum WritingGrades K-5Summer Social StudiesCurriculum WritingGrades 6-8
6K. Approval of Summer Curriculum Writing (continued)NameAccount #PositionMichael ClarkDawn EelmanSummer HealthKelly Evans11-000-221-104-02-213Curriculum WritingBeth JaniecGrades K-8Carolyn McGirlColleen RepoliSummer Physical EducationKelly Evans11-000-221-104-02-213Curriculum WritingSummer Media CenterWendy Michels11-000-221-104-02-213Curriculum WritingBrienne RodriguezSummer ESL11-000-221-104-02-213Lori VillanovaCurriculum WritingKelly BoyleSummer FundationsAmy Garner11-000-221-104-02-213Curriculum WritingLauren KnokeSummer MathematicsErica Landesberg11-000-221-104-02-213Curriculum WritingGrades K-5Joanne LindnerSummer Pre-Algebra Grade11-000-221-104-02-213Danielle Puglisi6 Curriculum WritingLeigh KeelySummer MathDanielle Puglisi6/Foundations of11-000-221-104-02-213Pre-Algebra 6 CurriculumWritingKatie KlineSummer Math 7/PreKristyn Perello11-000-221-104-02-213Algebra 7 CurriculumDanielle PuglisiWritingKathleen GastonSummer AlgebraMichelle Jordan11-000-221-104-02-213Connections CurriculumDanielle PuglisiWritingSummer ScienceErica Landesberg11-000-221-104-02-213Curriculum WritingGrades K-5Allison ElikDeb GlicklichSummer ScienceShannon Heaney11-000-221-104-02-213Curriculum WritingLucy PlazaGrades 6-8Danielle PuglisiErica LandesbergStem Coach11-000-221-104-02-213Danielle PuglisiSummer WorkTonilynn BurkeSummer GateSuzanne ment/Alice WillardCurriculum WritingLeigh KeelySummer Financial Literacy11-000-221-104-02-213Danielle PuglisiCurriculum WritingJoseph LarramendiaSummer TechnologyMatthew Zimmerman11-000-221-104-02-213Curriculum WritingGrades K-5Summer TechnologyDanielle Puglisi11-000-221-104-02-213Curriculum WritingGrades 6-8Summer InstructionalMichele Jordan11-000-221-104-02-213SupportCurriculum WritingSummer PreschoolJodi Harwood11-000-221-104-02-213Curriculum WritingStephanie FormusSummer 4-8 ICRZach Miracle11-000-221-104-02-213Modification CurriculumBreanne PrattWritingElizabeth UrbanskiArianna BellafioreSummer LLDZach Miracle11-000-221-104-02-213Life SkillsEmily WilliamsCurriculum WritingSummer Special EducationAmy tesUp to 24 hours each,as needed 41 per hour(not to exceed 5,904 total)7/1/208/31/20Up to 18 hours each,as needed 41 per hour(not to exceed 492 total) 41 per hour(not to exceed 492 total) 41 per hour(not to exceed 1,476 total)7/1/208/31/207/1/208/31/207/1/208/31/20Up to 18 hours each,as needed 41 per hour(not to exceed 2,214 total)7/1/208/31/20Up to 48 hours, as needed 41 per hour(not to exceed 1,968 total)7/1/208/31/20Up to 18 hours each,as needed 41 per hour(not to exceed 1,476 total)7/1/208/31/20Up to 18 hours each,as needed 41 per hour(not to exceed 1,476 total)7/1/208/31/20Up to 12 hours each,as needed 41 per hour(not to exceed 1,476 total)7/1/208/31/20Up to 12 hours each,as needed 41 per hour(not to exceed 1,476 total)7/1/208/31/20Up to 12 hours, as needed 41 per hour(not to exceed 492 total)7/1/208/31/20Up to 6 hours each,as needed 41 per hour(not to exceed 1,230 total)7/1/208/31/20Up to 30 hours each,as needed 41 per hour(not to exceed 2,460 total)7/1/208/31/20Up to 12 hours each,as needed 41 per hour(not to exceed 1,476 total)7/1/208/31/20Up to 6 hours each,as needed 41 per hour(not to exceed 492 total)7/1/208/31/20Up to 12 hours each,as needed 41 per hour(not to exceed 984 total)7/1/208/31/20Up to 6 hours, as needed 41 per hour(not to exceed 246 total)7/1/208/31/20Up to 9 hours, as needed 41 per hour(not to exceed 369 total)7/1/208/31/20Up to 4 hours, as needed 41 per hour(not to exceed 164 total)7/1/208/31/20Up to 15 hours each,as needed 41 per hour( not to exceed 2,460 total)7/1/208/31/20Up to 8 hours each, asneeded 41 per hour(not to exceed 984 total)7/1/208/31/20Up to 30 hours, as needed 41 per hour(not to exceed 1,230 total)7/1/208/31/20Up to 12 hours, as neededUp to 12 hours, as needed
7L. Approval of Summer HoursNameAccount NumberPositionLocationRate 45.00 per hour(not to exceed 19 hourstotal, 9.5 hours each)Janet HoffmanDebra Suzanne se Pellegrino11-000-240-105-01-336-020SummerOffice AideBCMSKathleen GastonDevra HobbsJennilyn NelsonDanielle PuglisiMargaret RyanElizabeth BCMS 45.00 per hour(not to exceed40 hours) 19.06 per hour(not to exceed40 hours) 45.00 per hour(not to exceed45 hours total)DatesDiscussion7/1/20-8/31/20Nurse needed to reviewsummer physical forms.7/1/20-8/31/20Working with vice principal to completemiddle school schedule7/1/20-8/31/20Get school ready for opening.7/1/20-8/31/20Revision of advisory programfor middle school.(ROLL CALL – ITEMS XI.A. through XI.L.)XII. BUSINESSReport – Charlie Tuma(ACTION) It is recommended that Items XII.A. through XII.K. be moved upon therecommendation of the Superintendent.A.Bill ListIt is recommended that the Board approve the List of Bills for the period June 4, 2020through June 23, 2020, totaling 371,311.82, and ratify the Payroll for the period June 1,2020 through June 5, 2020, totaling 908,853.96, and for the period of June 6, 2020through June 19, 2020, totaling 1,061,184.38.B.Secretary’s ReportThe Report of the Secretary for May 2020 has been submitted for Board review. Asrequired by N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)(3) I, Theresa Linskey, BusinessAdministrator/Board Secretary, certify that no line item account has been over expendedand that sufficient funds are available to meet the District’s financial obligations thisfiscal year.It is recommended that the Secretary’s Report for May 2020 be accepted and filed, andthe Board of Education hereby certifies that no major account has been over expended inviolation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)(4) and that sufficient funds are available to meetthe District’s financial obligations for the remainder of the 2019-2020 fiscal year.C.Treasurer’s ReportIt is recommended that the Treasurer’s Report for the month of May 2020 be acceptedand filed.D.Line Item TransfersIt is recommended that the Board accept the list of Line Item Transfers for the month ofMay 2020.6/23/20
8E.Monthly Transfer ReportIt is recommended that the Board approve the May 2020 Monthly Transfer Report.F.Resolution Increasing the Bid Threshold - Qualified Purchasing AgentWHEREAS, Theresa Linskey, School Business Administrator/Board Secretarypossesses a Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA) certificate;WHEREAS, the State Treasurer, in consultation with the Governor and pursuant toN.J.S.A. 52:34-7, and N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3 (b), has increased the bid threshold amountfor school districts with a Qualified Purchasing Agent, from 40,000 to 44,000,effective July 1, 2020;NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Branchburg Township Board ofEducation, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3 (a) and N.J.A.C. 5:34-5.4, establishes andsets the bid threshold amount of 44,000 for the Board of Education, and furtherauthorizes Theresa Linskey, the Qualified Purchasing Agent, to award contracts, in fullaccordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3 (a), for those purchases that do not exceed in theaggregate of the newly established bid threshold amount.G.Approval of Architect Services for the HVAC Upgrades Project atStony Brook SchoolIt is recommended that the Board approve a proposal submitted by SettembrinoArchitects, for the HVAC Upgrades Project at Stony Brook School in the amount of 208,000, plus reimbursable expenses, to be paid by purchase order through Account#12-000-400-450-05-612, and sufficient funds are available in the 2020-2021 budget.H.Approval of Architect Services for the Window Replacement Project atStony Brook SchoolIt is recommended that the Board approve a proposal submitted by SettembrinoArchitects, for the Window Replacement Project at Stony Brook School in the amountof 79,500, plus reimbursable expenses, to be paid by purchase order through Account#12-000-400-450-05-612, and sufficient funds are available in the 2020-2021 budget.I.Approval for Capital Reserve WithdrawalWHEREAS, the Branchburg Board of Education, desires to withdraw from the 20192020 Capital Reserve 76,332.51 for the LED Lighting Project at Branchburg CentralMiddle School.J.Approval of Adoption Agreement #001 Governmental 403(b) Non-Erisa VolumeSubmitter PlanIt is recommended that the Branchburg Township Board of Education execute the403(b) plan adoption agreement.6/23/20
9K.Approval to Pay BillsIn accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:19-4.1, the Branchburg Township Board of Educationapproves Theresa Linskey, School Business Administrator to issue payment of bills forJune 23, 2020 through July 16, 2020 prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting ofJuly 16, 2020 and with the approval and consent of the Superintendent of Schools, andthen present said bills to the Board at the July 16, 2020 meeting for ratification.(ROLL CALL - ITEMS XII.A. through XII.K.)XIII. PUBLIC COMMENTXIV. BOARD LIAISON REPORTS XV.Somerville Liaison/Board Member .Kristen FabricziParent Teachers Organization .Noah HorowitzSomerset County Educational Services Commission .Jonathan SarlesN.J.S.B.A./S.C.S.B.A Representative Vince CarpentierBranchburg Township Liaison . Terri JoyceEmergency Management Planning Committee .Rebecca GenselBranchburg Education Foundation .Keerti PurohitBoard Delegate Terri JoyceBOARD FORUMXVI. EXECUTIVE SESSIONXVII. ADJOURNMENT6/23/20
Branchburg Township School District REGULAR ACTION MEETING/BOARD RETREAT June 23, 2020 . A. Approval of Nursing Services for Out of District Student for 2020-2021 School Year . Cornerstone Day School Mountainside, NJ CEA School Flemington, NJ 11-000-100-566-03-109-000 20-250-100-500-03-644 3296745688
