Harding Township School District



HARDING TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION34 Lee’s Hill Road, New Vernon, NJ 07976Monday, August 26, 2019, 7:00 p.m.Regular Session MinutesMission StatementThe Harding Township School provides a strong educational foundation which inspires students to achieve academic excellence. Our dedicated faculty stimulates intellectual growth using a challenging curriculum within a supportive learning environment. We encourage students to become self-directed, lifelong learners who are well prepared for the academic and social challenges of the future. The 2019-2020 Harding Township School District goals are inspired by and connected to the 2019-2024 Strategic Plan that was developed by key stakeholders. District Goal 1: To measure the academic progress of our students through the administration of district-wide assessments in Reading, Math Facts, and Writing that correlate with the new NJSLS standards and Reader’s/Writer’s Workshop.a.To administer a district-wide reading assessment to all K-3 students in the spring. Ninety percent (90%) of all students will be reading at grade level or will move up a grade level.b.Ninety percent (90%) of students in each grade, K-5 shall pass, with 90% accuracy, a grade-level revised “Math Facts Assessment.” This “Math Facts Assessment” shall be aligned to the NJSLS and will assess students on the four core mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).c.Ninety percent (90%) of students in grades K-8 shall improve one point (one quintile) on the revised District Writing Assessment. The rubric scores for this assessment range from 1.0 to 5.0. This assessment shall be administered in the fall and in the spring. Students scoring a 5.0 in the spring shall be counted as having met the goal.District Goal 2: To continue to create a STEM program and STEM facility for the Harding Township School that meets the needs of all of its students.District Goal 3: To draft a five-year plan for critical/essential facilities upgrades.District Goal 4: All faculty members and administrative staff will engage in reflective practices and collaborate to develop further a personalized learning environment, through relevant professional development experiences, and through other learning and collaborative methods that build on this goal.I.Call to Order – The regular session of the Harding Board of Education is called to order by Mr. Flynn at 7:05 p.m. in the Library of the Harding Township Middle School, 34 Lee’s Hill Road, New Vernon, NJ 07976.II.Presiding Officers Statement/Sunshine Statement:In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., adequate notification of this meeting has been provided to the Daily Record, Observer Tribune and posted on the bulletin boards of the New Vernon Post Office, Green Village Post Office, Harding Township Municipal Building, Harding Township Elementary School and Harding Township Middle School on January 10, 2019.III. Pledge of AllegianceROLL CALLPresent: Mr. John Flynn, Mrs. Kim Macaulay, Mr. Abi Singh, Mr. Richard BrunoAbsent: Mr. Davor GjivojeAlso Present: Superintendent, Mr. Matthew Spelker; Board Secretary, Mr. Edward AppletonPRESENTATIONHTS Summer Project Updates, Mr. Matthew A. Spelker, Superintendent reported on summer projects.VI.HEARING OF PUBLIC REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS (Policy 0167) - NoneVII.REPORTS/DISCUSSIONSSuperintendent – Mr. Spelker reported on: school rankings send/receive contract with Madison High School cost per student analysis over 5 years STEM program Professional Days scheduled on 8/28 & 8/29PTO welcome back picnic on 9/13First day of school on 9/3b. Business Administrator – No reportVIII.CORRESPONDENCE - NoneIX.BOARD BUSINESS BB-004 Approve Board MinutesMOTION presented by Mr. Bruno and seconded by Mrs. Macaulay to approve:BB-004 RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education approve the following minutes:-Regular Session, July 22, 2019-Executive Session, July 22, 2019Roll call vote:Ayes: Mr. John Flynn, Mrs. Kim Macaulay, Mr. Abi Singh, Mr. Richard BrunoFACILITIES/FINANCEFF-021 Approve June Financial ReportsFF-022 Approve Bills List dated August 26FF-023 Approve purchase of ChromebooksFF-024 Approve Non-Resident Tuition ContractsFF-025 Approve Facility Use ApplicationsFF-026 Approve Tuition Contract Agreement – MCVSDFF-027 Accept DonationFF-028 Approve Clinical Staffing AgreementFF-029 Approve Agreement with Summit Speech SchoolFF-030 Approve Bus RoutesFF-031 Approve Gravity Goldberg ContractFF-032 Approve Parette Somjen Architect ContractFF-033 Approve Food Service Company AddendumFF-034 Approve AGRA Environmental and Laboratory ServicesFF-035 Approve The Uncommon Thread ContractFF-036 Approve the NJ Coalition for Inclusive Education ContractMOTION presented by Mrs. Macaulay and seconded by Mr. Singh to approve:FF-021 RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the June 2019 Treasurers and Board Secretary reports certifying that no major appropriation account or fund has been over-expended and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.FF-022 RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the attached Bills List dated August 26, 2019 in the amount of $503,825.07.FF-023 RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the purchase of 100 Acer Chromebooks and warranties and 31 Management Console Licenses from CDW Government per Quote #KRQK360 dated 6/18/19 at a cost of $36,690.50.FF-24 RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves non-resident tuition contracts for the 2019-20 school year for the following students:Elementary tuition contract/Grade 5 for student #10510 with a deposit of $3000 to be paid by September 1, 2019, with remaining $5000 to be paid in ten (10) equal monthly installments of $500, September-June.Elementary tuition contract/Grade 6 for student #10522 with a deposit of $3000 to be paid by September 1, 2019, with remaining $6500 to be paid in ten (10) equal monthly installments of $650, September-June.FF-025 RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the following Facility Use Applications:Use of Gymnasium and classroom M-107 on October 3, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. for Cub Scout Pack 43 meeting submitted by Al Thomas.Use of field behind playground on October 19, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. for Cub Scout Pack 43 for model rockets submitted by Al Thomas.Use of front driveway and front hallway bathrooms on September 14, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and September 15, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for a charity bicycle ride rest stop for participants. Custodial over time to be reimbursed.FF-026 RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves a Tuition Contract Agreement with Morris County Vocational School District Board of Education for 6 full time students (#3783847417, #5681626360, #2445647004, #5761235950, #7034409784, #6043426627) at a cost of $9000 per student and one part time student (#5904739320) at a cost of $4450 for the 2019-20 school year.FF-027 RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools accepts a $2000 donation to be deposited into the Lanzerotti Science Award Account. Award to be given each year to a graduating 8th grade student who excels in science.FF-028 RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves a Clinical Staffing Agreement with Home Care Therapies LLC (dba Horizon Healthcare Staffing) to provide on an as-needed basis, staffing services including registered nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nurse Assistants, Health-Aides, and other Clinical professionals.FF-029 RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following contracts with Summit Speech School:Contract for Itinerant Teachers of the Deaf services for Student #10653 and Student #10706 for the 2019-20 school year, 2 sessions per week at the rate of $165 per hour. Additional sessions for specialized testing will be billed as necessary at the rate of $165 per hour.Audiological fee schedule for additional consultative services and classroom support during the 2019/20 school year, as needed.FF-030 RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2019/2020 bus routes for Harding Township School and Madison High School students.FF-031 RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves a contract with Gravity Goldberg LLC to provide (3) OnSite professional development, Writers Workshop, throughout the 2019/20 school year at a daily rate $2000.FF-032 RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the contract with Parette Somjen Architects for professional services for the conversion of the library/media center.FF-033 RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves an addendum to the agreement with Maschio’s Food Services Inc. for a services program for the 2019-20 school year which provides for a FSMC loss to the SFA limited to $6,000 and a Management/Administrative total flat fee of $7,796.FF-034 RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves Agra Environmental and Laboratory Services for the 2019-20 school year for monitoring and testing of two water wells at an estimated yearly cost of $17,535.00 and septic system monitoring and testing for the 2019-20 school year at an estimated yearly cost of $12,750.00.FF-035 RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the contract with The Uncommon Thread to provide BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) in-district support for the 2019-20 school year at a total cost of $22,815.FF-036 RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the contract with NJ Coalition for Inclusive Education, Inc. to provide faculty meeting trainings (5) and one full day Professional Development; Development and Refinement of High Quality Inclusive Education, throughout the 2019/20 school year, at a total cost of $3,100.Roll call vote:Ayes: Mr. John Flynn (did not vote on FF-024), Mrs. Kim Macaulay, Mr. Abi Singh, Mr. Richard BrunoCURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION – NO RESOLUTIONSPERSONNEL AND MANAGEMENTPM-006 Approve Teachers In Charge, 2019-20PM-007 Approve Substitute Staff, 2019-20PM-008 Approve Movement on the GuidePM-009 Approve Temporary Teacher AssignmentPM-010 Approve Cafeteria AidePM-011 Accept Teacher Assistant ResignationMOTION presented by Mr. Bruno and seconded by Mrs. Macaulay to approve:PM-006 RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of theSuperintendent of schools approves the following certificated faculty as Teachers In Charge for the2019-20 school year.Mrs. Carol Cochran, Middle SchoolMrs. Jennifer Baldassari, Elementary SchoolPM-007 RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of theSuperintendent of Schools, approves the rehiring of the following substitute staff for the 2019-20school year.Last FirstSubstitute PositionBierlyBettinaTeacherBierlySuzanneNurseBuckmanJamieTeacherComizioKeenehTeacherDeckerMeganTeacherDohertyCindyTeacherGlenPatriciaNurseFortunatoDonnaTeacherHamfeldtTomasinaTeacherKappConnieTeacherKappMcKenzieTeacherMauriceKathleenNurseMcKeeKimTeacherMuchmoreElizabethCafé AideOmelczukSheriTeacherParkerAliciaTeacherSenaKathrynTeacher Young-AirelJodiTeacherPM-008 RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of theSuperintendent of Schools, approves movement across the guide effective September 1, 2019 for thefollowing certificated staff members:Mr. Gregory Turrone, MA+30/Step 14 $77,260 to MA+45/Step 14 $78,960 Mrs. Rachael Gareau, BA+15/Step 9 $58,760 to MA/Step 9 $63,860PM-009 RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of theSuperintendent of Schools, approves the following temporary teaching assignment:Mrs. Katherine Drake, Grade 1 Reading class, as needed for the 2019-20 school year at $36 per session. PM-010 RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of theSuperintendent of Schools, approves the following staff assignment:Mrs. Melissa Cardoza, Cafeteria/Playground, at $14.50 per hour, effective September 1, 2019, upon clearance of Criminal History Background review.PM-011 RESOLVED, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of theSuperintendent of Schools, accepts the following resignation:Ms. Sarah Powers, Teacher Assistant, effective August 22, 2019.Roll call vote:Ayes: Mr. John Flynn, Mrs. Kim Macaulay, Mr. Abi Singh, Mr. Richard BrunoX.HEARING OF PUBLIC REGARDING (Agenda and non-Agenda Items- Policy 0167) - NoneXI.PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS - NoneXII.EXECUTIVE SESSIONMOTION presented by Mr. Singh and seconded by Mrs. Macaulay to enter Executive Session at 7:58 p.m.Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education convenes Executive Session in full compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.; and the minutes of the discussion of any of these items will be available to the public when such minutes have been approved by the Board pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1. Topics: XIII.RETURN to PUBLIC SESSIONMOTION presented by Mr. Bruno and seconded by Mr. Singh to return to Public Session at 8:04 p.m.Roll call vote:Ayes: Mr. John Flynn, Mrs. Kim Macaulay, Mr. Abi Singh, Mr. Richard BrunoXIV.OTHER BOARD BUSINESSXV.ADJOURNMOTION presented by Mr. Buno and seconded by Mr. Singh to adjourn at 8:07 p.m.Roll call vote:Ayes: Mr. John Flynn, Mrs. Kim Macaulay, Mr. Abi Singh, Mr. Richard BrunoRespectfully submitted,Edward AppletonInterim Business Administrator/Board Secretary ................
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