SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR ESP OF THE YEAR · High School Student Speech ... vehicle mechanic, effective April 20, 2018. 2. LEAVES OF ABSENCE ... Grade Choir Ivins,

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DEPTFORD TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL

DEPTFORD, NEW JERSEY

A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Township of Deptford was held at the above place and date at 7:00p.m.

prevailing time.

The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Susan Kryszczak at 7:02p.m.

Statement: In accordance with the Sunshine Law: Notice of this meeting has been provided to the South Jersey Times, the

Courier Post, the District Website, and the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Deptford to be posted in a public place.

ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion by Mr. McDevitt, seconded by Mr. Getsinger, on the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent to approve the

Open Session and Executive Session minutes of the meeting held March 13, 2018.

Motion carried. Roll call vote (9-0).

PRESENTATION:

1. High School Student Speech – Ryan Shaw and Shoa Moosavi, 11th

graders, read their speech from the March 14th

demonstration commemorating the school shooting in Parkland, Florida at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

regarding school security concerns.

2. 2017-2018 Teacher of the Year and Educational Service Provider of the Year

SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR ESP OF THE YEAR Deptford High School Tamara Egner Reminka Williams

Monongahela Middle School Emily Grantham Lisa Keenan

Central Early Childhood Center Jennifer Buckley Joan Bullock

Good Intent Elementary Rebecca Barnabie Patricia McLeod

Lake Tract Elementary Jessica Gablin Janice Brown

Oak Valley Elementary Kristen Roszell Angela Tedesco

Pine Acres Early Childhood Center Scott Donocoff Josephine Gazzola

Shady Lane Elementary Neil Perkins Amy Toner

COMMUNICATIONS – none

Present Absent

Mark Getsinger

Stacy Gray

Ed Kalinowski

Susan David-Kryszczak

James McDevitt

Joe McKenna

Laura Newcomb

Linda Rosser

Frank Scambia

Also Present

Dr. Charles Blachford, Interim Superintendent

Mrs. Carolyn Morehead, Assistant Superintendent

Mr. Todd D. Reitzel, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Mr. Al Marmero, School Solicitor – Grace, Marmero & Associates

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PUBLIC PORTION (agenda items only)

Mrs. Kryszczak opened the meeting for petitions from the floor regarding agenda items only.

Michele Walker expressed her dissatisfaction with how Deptford is running enrollment for Pre-K next year.

Jeremy Walker, a minor, read a prepared statement regarding the unsettled teachers’ contract.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MEETING CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

Motion by Ms. Rosser, seconded by Mr. Getsinger, on the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent to enter closed

session at 8:59pm.

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 allows for a Public Body to go into closed session during a Public Meeting; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Township of Deptford has deemed it necessary to go into closed session to

discuss certain matters which are exempted from the Public; and

WHEREAS, the regular meeting of this Board of Education will reconvene at the conclusion of closed session, at

approximately 10:00 p.m. this evening.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Township of Deptford will go into closed

session for the following reason(s) as outlined in N.J.S.A. 10:4-12:

X Any matter the disclosure of which constitutes an unwarranted invasion of individual privacy (HIB review and

student residency hearing);

X Any matter which, by express provision of Federal Law, State Statute or Rule of Court shall be rendered

confidential or excluded from discussion in public (Provision relied upon: financial matters);

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby declares that its discussion of the aforementioned

subject(s) may be made public at a time when the Board Attorney advises the Board of Education that the disclosure of the discussion

will not detrimentally affect any right, interest or duty of the School District or any other entity with respect to said discussion.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education, for the aforementioned reasons, hereby declares that the

public is excluded from the portion of the meeting during which the above discussion shall take place and hereby directs the Board

Secretary to take the appropriate action to effectuate the terms of this resolution. There will be no action taken at the conclusion of

closed session.

Motion carried unanimously.

RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION

Motion by Ms. Rosser, seconded by Mr. Getsinger, to return to public session at 10:15pm.


REPORTS

1. Interim Superintendent – none

2. Committees:

a. Policy – Linda Rosser, Chairperson – none

b. Personnel – Frank Scambia, Chairperson – none

c. Curriculum – Stacy Gray, Chairperson – none, minutes were emailed to the Board from previous meeting

d. Finance – Mark Getsinger, Chairperson – none, thanked the Business Administrator for doing an excellent job on

the budget

e. Buildings & Grounds – Ed Kalinowski, Chairperson – none, Mr. McDevitt mentioned the upcoming Planning Board

meeting with the Township for the carport project on May 9th

at 6:00pm.

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f. Shared Services – Laura Newcomb, Chairperson – none

POLICY

There were no items under Policy.

PERSONNEL

Motion by Mrs. Newcomb, seconded by Dr. Scambia, on the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent to approve the

following:

1. RETIREMENTS, RESIGNATIONS AND TERMINATIONS

a. Retirement of Rosemary Viggiano, teacher, effective June 30, 2018 (end of day).

b. Retirement of Lucy Trendler, teacher, effective June 30, 2018 (end of day).

c. Resignation of Jason Campbell, vehicle mechanic, effective April 20, 2018.

2. LEAVES OF ABSENCE

LEAVES OF

ABSENCE

LEAVE

REQUESTED

FEDERAL

MEDICAL

LEAVE

NJ FLA USE OF SICK DAYS

Date

rec'd in

BO

70073416,

Transportation,

Medical, REVISION

2/14/18 - 3/29/18

previously approved

2/14/18 - 2/23/18

Not Eligible N/A sick 2/14/18 - 3/29/18 3/14/18

70445390, MMS,

Caregiver

3/14/18 - 6/19/18

Intermittent

3/14/18 - 6/19/18

Intermittent

3/14/18 -

6/19/18

Intermittent

unpaid intermittently 3/16/18

70548359,

Transportation,

Medical

3/5/18 - 3/29/18 Informational

Only N/A sick 3/5/18 - 3/29/18 3/20/18

70491337, MMS,

Caregiver

3/26/18 - 6/30/18

Intermittent

3/26/18 - 6/30/18

Intermittent

3/26/18 -

6/30/18

Intermittent

Paternity 3/26/18

personal 3/27/18-3/29/18

unpaid intermittently 4/3/18

- 6/30/18

3/19/18

70305404, HS,

Maternity 5/22/18 - 10/18/18 9/4/18 - 10/15/18

9/4/18 -

10/15/18

sick 5/22/18 - 6/19/18

Unpaid 9/4/18 - 10/15/18 3/16/18

3. TRANSFERS – NONE

4. EMPLOYMENT

a. Maurice Hendrixson, substitute bus driver, effective March 28, 2018 for the 2017-2018 school year at a rate

of $17.25 per hour as previously approved by the Board of Education.

b. Gary Goetchius, as a substitute bus aide, effective March 28, 2018 for the 2017-2018 school year at a rate

of $9.50 per hour as previously approved by the Board of Education.

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c. Denise Lowry, (current employee), Spartan Care Provider, at a rate of $15.00 per hour (previously

approved by the board), for the AM Spartan Care program at Pine Acres School, 2.25 hours per day, 5 days

per week.

5. PROMOTIONS - NONE

6. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

DATE

CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP

LOCATION

SCHOOL

EMPLOYEE

REGISTRATION

/MILEAGE

COST

04/05/18

&

04/06/18

North American Brass Band Association

Championships Fort Wayne, IN

DHS Armstrong,

Michael

$0

04/11/18 Youth at Risk

Rowan College

at Gloucester

County

Oak

Valley

Fortson-

Williams,

Laura

$0

04/11/18 Rahn, Cheryl

Rowan College

at Gloucester

County

Lake

Tract Rahn, Cheryl

$0

04/13/18 Best Practices in Transition Planning for

Students with Disabilities Piscataway, NJ

Special

Services Scerbo, Jackie

$0

04/27/18 ALGAE Workshop Rowan

University

MMS Schofield,

Gregory

$0

04/27/18 ALGAE Workshop Rowan

University

MMS Newman,

Carolann

$0

05/09/18 Cultural Competence & the Culturally

Competent Professional Robbinsville, NJ

Special

Services Gerges, Mervat

$0

05/11/18 Teen Anger Mt. Laurel, NJ Special

Services Gerges, Mervat

$0

05/17/18 The Legalization of Marijuana & The

Impact it will have on your Community

Rowan College

at Gloucester

County

MMS

Gregori, Jaime

$0

7. OTHER

a. Lois Stewart ,Assistant Winter Track Coach for the Boys and Girls teams, for the 2017-2018 Indoor Track

Season at a stipend of $3,533.00 as per the applicable Unit agreement (pending negotiations).

b. Kristie Thomas, Spartan Care Provider, as Substitute Spartan Care Lead, (replacing C. Touw who will be

on LOA), effective April 3, 2018 for the remainder of the 2017-2018 school year at a rate of $20.00 per

hour.

c. Appointment of Jackie Scerbo as District Homeless Liaison for the 2017-2018 school year (previously

approved as co-homeless liaison).


CURRICULUM

Motion by Mr. Getsinger, seconded by Mr. McDevitt, on the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent to approve the

following:

1. Teacher Workshop for April 16, 2018 In-Service – Supporting Our Youngest Readers Through Effective Small

Group Guided Reading Instruction for Grades K and 1st. Presenter: Donna Carey. Paid through Title IIA: 20-

271-200-300-00-0 ($1,200).


STUDENTS

Motion by Mr. Kalinowski, seconded by Ms. Rosser, on the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent to approve the

following:

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1. Revised 2017-2018 School Calendar as attached (Student Attachment 1).

2. 2018-2019 School Calendar as attached (Student Attachment 2).

3. Field Trips as listed below:

DATE DESTINATION SCHOOL PARTICIPATING

CLASS/CLUB

TEACHER ADMISSION

COST

TRANSPORTATION

COST

03/28/18 Cinemark

(Somerdale)

MMS Entire School Lehman,

Danielle

$0 $5.00 per student

03/28/18 El Mariachi Loco DHS Spanish II Honors

& Spanish III

Advance

Gavalo-

O’Boyle,

Maria

$20.00 per

student

$5.00 per student

03/29/18 Lake Tract, Oak

Valley, Shady Lane,

Good Intent Schools

MMS AVID Marsan,

Dawn

$0 $0

04/04/18 Walmart Superstore Shady Lane 2/3 MD Pierce, Olivia $0 $0

04/04/18 Independence Hall New Sharon New Sharon @

DHS

Ekey, Ruth $0 $0

04/06/18 New Sharon MMS MMS Autism/MD

Classes

Serebransky,

Lauren

$0 $0

04/13/18 Deptford Skating

Center

Oak Valley 6th

Grade Class Suboleski,

Heather

$11.00 per

student

$5.00 per student

04/15/18 YMCA Camp

Ockanickon

MMS Student Council Schofield,

Gregory

$52.00 per

student

$5.00 per student

05/03/18 USS New Jersey DHS NJROTC Ballister,

Robert

$10.00 per

student

$5.00 per student

05/21/18 Rutgers University

Camden

DHS SADD, ESS Phillips,

Dana

$0 $0

05/25/18 Museum of the

American

Revolution

Shady Lane 4th

Grade Class Richardson,

David

$0 per student

& $12.00 per

chaperone

$5.00 per student &

$5.00 per chaperone

05/29/18 Oak Valley Fire

Station

Oak Valley 2nd

Grade Class Roszell,

Kristen

$0 $0

05/31/18 Museum of the

American

Revolution

Shady Lane 4th

Grade Class Marino,

Monica

$0 per student

& $0 per

chaperone

$5.00 per student &

$5.00 per chaperone

05/31/18 Riverwinds Rec

Facility

Oak Valley 6th

Grade Class Schilling,

John

$0 $0

06/06/18 Pine Acres Early

Childhood Center

Oak Valley Oak Valley 5th

/6th

Grade Choir

Ivins, Genise $0 $0

06/08/18 Deptford Skating

Center

Shady Lane 6th

Grade Class Milligan,

Debra

$12.50 per

student

$0

4. Out of District placements as follows:

School Program

Student

ID Tuition Rate

Effective

Date

Brookfield BD 700000352 $58,320 3/12/18

5. HIB Investigations as reported on the 3/13/2018 Board Meeting.

6. Homebound Instruction as follows:

Student ID Type Placement # of hrs per week Cost Start Date End Date

100002760

Regular Ed

Education Inc.

10

$41.50/hr

3/12/2018

TBD

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Mrs. Gray asked about building in snow days into the calendar in the future. Mrs. Kryszczak stated that it was discussed.

FINANCE

Motion by Mr. Getsinger, seconded by Ms. Rosser, on the recommendation of the School Business Administrator to approve

the following:

1. Transfers in the 2017-2018 budget for the month of February, 2018 as attached (Finance Attachment 1).

2. Report of the Secretary and the Cash Report as attached (Finance Attachments 2). The Deptford Township

Board of Education certifies that:

a. Board Secretary’s Report is in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of February, 2018.

The Board Secretary certifies that no line item account has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C.

6A:23A-16.10(c)3 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the

remainder of the fiscal year.

b. The Cash Report is in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of February, 2018. The

Cash Report and Secretary’s Report are in agreement for the month of February, 2018.

c. Board Secretary in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)2 certifies that there are no changes in

anticipated revenue amounts or revenue sources.

d. Board of Education Certification – pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-6.10(c)4, we certify that after review of

the secretary’s monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the appropriate

district officials, that to the best of our knowledge no major accounts or fund has been over expended in

violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-6.10(b) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial

obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

3. BE IT RESOLVED that the tentative 2018-2019 budget as presented in the budget documents provided to

the Board be approved and authorize the Board Secretary to submit the following tentative budget to the

Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval in accordance with statutory deadlines:

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Deptford Township Board of Education approves travel and

related expense reimbursements in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-7.3, to a maximum expenditure of

$50,000.00 for the 2018-19 budget year for all staff and board members; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Deptford Township Board of Education will advertise said budget

in the South Jersey Times in accordance with the format suggested by the State Department of Education and

according to law; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a public hearing will be held on April 24, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the

Deptford High School Cafeteria for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on the 2018-2019 budget.

4. Accept the donation of books from Bridge of Books Foundation to be distributed to early childhood students at

Central Early Childhood Center for their reading challenge as well as any other educational purpose.


BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

There were no items under Buildings and Grounds.

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Ms. Rosser would like the Board to honor the teachers and students at Monongahela Middle School who were national award winners.

Dr. Blachford stated that we are looking into that.

NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Kalinowski spoke about the active shooter drill held at Shady Lane and commended all who participated. He stated he attended

the Marching Band banquet and congratulated them for their success.

Mr. Getsinger spoke about the Earth Day essay contest.

Mrs. Gray spoke about the active shooter drill held at Lake Tract and was impressed with what she experienced.

PAYMENT OF BILLS

Motion by Mr. McDevitt, seconded by Mr. McKenna, to approve the payment of the following bills, with funds available, per

approval of the Interim Superintendent and the Finance Committee (Bills List Attachment):

Payment of: Amount

General Bills $3,172,946.16

Cafeteria Bills $173,291.09

Total Bills $3,346,237.25


PUBLIC PORTION

Mrs. Kryszczak opened the meeting for petitions from the floor.

Rakshan Moosavi spoke on the Gifted and Talented program and the resignation of Mrs. Tucci. She wants to know what the Board’s

plan is going forward.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Mr. Kalinowski, seconded by Mrs. Gray, to adjourn at 10:32pm.


Todd D. Reitzel

School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Documents

SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR ESP OF THE YEAR · High School Student Speech ... vehicle mechanic, effective April 20, 2018. 2. LEAVES OF ABSENCE ... Grade Choir Ivins,