Transcript
South Plainfield Board of Education
Regular Public Meeting Minutes
High School Auditorium
September 22, 2021
6:30 p.m.
South Plainfield Public Schools Mission Statement:
Students are the focus of the South Plainfield Public Schools. We will provide a dynamic, rigorous,
relevant, and technology-enriched curriculum, guided by the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. Our
mission is to develop life-long learners who are prepared to succeed in a global and diverse society. We are
resolved to educate the whole child, instilling the desire within our students to question and to become
divergent thinkers who can achieve their fullest potential.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Chapman called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
II. SALUTE TO FLAG
III. ROLL CALL
Board Members Present: Mrs. Boyle, Mr. Both, Mr. Farinella, Mr. Giannakis,
Mr. Pennisi, Mr. Cassio, Mr. Chapman
Absent: Mrs. Miller, Mr. Seesselberg
Also Present: Dr. Noreen Tansey Lishak, Superintendent; Ms. Mary Malyska,
Assistant Superintendent; Mr. Alex Benanti, Business
Administrator/Board Secretary; Mr. Joseph Roselle, Legal
Counsel
IV. BOARD PRESIDENT
In accordance with the terms of the Sunshine Law, adequate notice of this meeting was posted in
all s buildings, the Administration Building, Borough Clerk's office, Police Headquarters, Public
Library, four newspapers, and Tapinto on January 7, 2021.
Please be advised:
• There is no smoking on school grounds - inside or outside - at any time.
• Please silence all electronic devices.
• Pursuant to District Policy #0167, each statement made by a participant shall be limited to
three minutes duration and no participant may speak more than once on the same topic.
V. AGENDA ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
VI. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON THE PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
VII. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PRIOR BOARD MEETING MINUTES
RESOLVED, that the minutes of the Board of Education meetings, held on the dates indicated, as
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submitted, be received, and filed.
Committee of the Whole Meeting August 18, 2021
Executive Session August 18, 2021
Regular Public Meeting August 18, 2021
VIII. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
A. Advanced Placement Score Report Presented by Ms. Malyska
Ms. Malyska presented her report on the Advanced Placement Scores.
B. Good News and Progress in Our School
Dr. Tansey Lishaked reviewed the calendar updates that are on the agenda for approval;
discussed the Start Strong Assessment dates; the opening of Tiger Farms; Labor Day parade;
Borough shredding event; updates on the traffic concerns at Grant School and the High School;
and also announced the job postings for paraprofessionals, lunch aides, duty aides, and bus
drivers.
IX. CURRICULUM/STUDENT ACTIVITIES
1. Acceptance of Anti-Bullying Report
Approve the Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying Reports from September 2, 2021 –
September 22, 2021.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that
the Board of Education approve the following cumulative data regarding HIB incidents from
September 2, 2020 – June 16, 2021, reported as of this agenda.
School Number of Alleged Incidents Number of Verified Incidents
High School 0 0
Middle School 1 0
Grant School 1 0
Franklin School 0 0
Kennedy School 0 0
Riley School 0 0
Roosevelt School 0 0
2. Acceptance of Fire and Security Drill Reports for September 2021
Accept the Fire and Security Drill Reports to the Board of Education for September 2021.
3. Designation of “Week of Respect”
MOTION: Mr. Giannakis SECOND: Mr. Pennisi VOTE: 7-0
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Acknowledge that the week of October 4 – 8, 2021 will be dedicated as a “Week of Respect”
in accordance with the Anti Bullying Bill of Rights Act (P.L. 2010, c122.) This week will be
observed by providing age-appropriate instruction focusing on preventing harassment,
intimidation, or bullying.
4. Approve the Designation of “School Violence Awareness Week”
Approve the designation of the week of October 18 – 22, per N.J.S.A. 18A:36-5.1, as “School
Violence Awareness Week”
5. Approve the South Plainfield Schools and District Professional Development Plans (PDP –
2021/22
Approve the South Plainfield Public Schools and District Professional Development Plans
(PDP for the 2021/2022 school year as shown in Tab IX.5
6. Approve the 2020/2021 Graduation Pathway Results
Approve the Graduation Pathway Results Report for the 2020/2021 school year as shown in
Tab IX.6.
7. Approve the Revised 2021/2022 School Calendar
Approve the revised 2021/2022 School Calendar due to the loss of two school days. October
22nd and June 7th are now half days for students and half Professional Development Days for
staff. Tab. IX.7
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board of
Education approves the foregoing resolutions:
X. POLICY
Approval of Second Reading of Policies/Regulations & Bylaws
Approve the Second Reading of the following Policies/Regulations & Bylaws and hereby adopts
them:
a.
Number Name Tab
Policy No. 1648.11 The Road Forward COVID-19-Health and Safety X.1. a b. Policy No. 2422 Comprehensive Health and Physical Education X.1.b c. Policy No. 2467 Surrogate Parents and Resource Family Parents X.1.c d. Policy No. 5111 Eligibility of Resident/Nonresident Students X.2.d e. Policy No. 5116 Education of Homeless Children X.1.e f. Policy No. 6115.01 Federal Awards/Funds Internal Controls-Allowability of Costs X.1.f g. Policy No. 6115.02 Federal Awards/Funds Internal Controls-Mandatory Disclosures X.1.g h. Policy No. 6115.03 Federal Awards/Funds Internal Controls-Conflict of Interest X.1.h i. Policy No. 6311 Contracts for Goods or Services Funded by Federal Grants X.1.i j. Policy No. 7432 Eye Protection X.1.j
MOTION: Mr. Giannakis SECOND: Mr. Cassio VOTE: 7-0
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k. Regulation No. 7432 Eye Protection X.1.k l. Policy No. 8420 Emergency and Crisis Situations X.1.l m. Regulation No. 8420.1 Fire and Fire Drills X.1.m n. Policy No. 8540 School Nutrition Programs X.1.n o. Policy No. 8550 Meal Charges/Outstanding Food Service Bill X.1.o p. Policy No. 8600 Student Transportation X.1.p q. Policy No. 1648 Restart and Recovery Plan - ABOLISHED r. Policy No. 1648.02 Remote Learning Options for Families – ABOLISHED s. Policy No. 1648.03 Restart and Recovery Plan-Full-Time Remote Instruction –
ABOLISHED
t. Policy No. 5114 Children Displaced by Domestic Violence – ABOLISHED u. Policy No. 8810 Religious Holidays – ABOLISHED
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board of
Education approves the foregoing resolutions.
XI. PERSONNEL
Motion by Member Mr.Giannakis, seconded by Member Mr. Both, to accept the
recommendation of the superintendent and adopt the following:
RESOLVED, that the South Plainfield Board of Education approves the following:
(NOTE: Approval of this resolution authorizes the superintendent to submit to the county
superintendent applications for emergent hiring and the applicant’s attestation and proof that he/she
has not been convicted of any disqualifying crime pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1
et. seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17 et. seq., or N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.13 et. seq. This includes background
checks and fingerprinting for those employees listed below: (All appointments are contingent upon
receipt of proper teaching certification and the satisfaction of all requirements set forth in P.L.
2018, c.5. All salary placements are pending receipt of college transcripts verifying degree status
and a letter stating years of service in other districts, *denotes mentoring required.)
RESOLVED, that the South Plainfield Board of Education approves the following:
A. Resignations, Retirements, Terminations
Code Name Action Position Location Date Eff. Discussion
1. Pezzolla, Annemarie Resign Assistant Soccer Coach Middle School 09/13/21
2. Richter, Luzviminda Resign BAC Aide Franklin School
3. Rickert, Susan Resign Duty Aide Riley School 09/10/21
B. Leaves of Absence
Code Name Reason Position Loc. Paid
FMLA
Start
Date
Paid
Leave
(Not
FMLA)
Unpaid
Federal
FMLA
Start
Date
Unpaid
NJ FLA
Start
Date
Unpaid
Leave
W/out
Benefits
Return
Date
Discussion
1. Employee
ID#: 3178
Paid
Medical
Teacher Franklin
School
09/01/21
2. Employee
ID#: 5411
Unpaid LOA 08/16/21 8/23/21 With benefits
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3. Employee
ID#: 5164
Paid
Medical/Federal/
NJ FMLA
BCBA Kennedy/
Riley/ Roosevelt
Schools
5/1/21 6/1/21 11/17/21 Revised
Return to work date
4. Employee
ID#: 3936
Paid
Medical
Nurse High
School
11/18/21 1/10/22
5. Employee
ID#: 4280
Unpaid LOA Bus Aide District 5/26/22 With Benefits
C. Appointments, Transfers
Code Name Action Position Degree/
Step
Salary/
Hourly
Rate
Location Date Effective Date
Term
Discussion
1 Villalta,
Petrona
Approve Bus Driver Step 1
6 hrs. Per
day
$28,032 District TBD 6/30/22 Pending successful criminal
history background check
Acct#: 11-000-270-161-16 2 Rosario, Luisa Approve Bus Driver Step 4
6 hrs. Per
day
#33,852 District 9/1/21 6/30/22 Revised Step
Acct#: 11-000-270-160-16 &
11-000-270-161-16
3 Burke, Patricia
Approve Duty Aide Step 3 3 hrs. Per
day
$10,731 Roosevelt School
9/1/21 6/30/22 Revised Step Acct#: 11-000-262-107-07
4 Arellano, Cherise
Approve BAC Aide Step 0 $17.70 per hr.
District TBD 6/30/22 Pending successful criminal history review
Acct#: 61-993-100-101-19 5 Nardacci,
Zoe
Approve BAC Aide Step 0 $17.70 District TBD 06/30/22 Up to 3.25 hours per day for
5 days per week Pending successful criminal
history review Acct# 61-993-100-101-19
6 Richter,
Luzviminda
Approve FT Para Step 1
6 hrs. Per
day
$22,267(
prorated)
District TBD 6/30/22 Pending successful criminal
history review
Acct#:11-212-100-106-18 7 Richter,
Luzviminda
Rescind Bus Aide Step 1
5.5 hrs. Per
day
$18.110(
prorated)
District TBD 6/30/22 Pending successful criminal
history review
Acct#:11-000-270-107-16
8 Chandler, Shawnette
Approve Bus Aide Step 1 5 hrs.
Per day
$17,586(prorated)
District TBD 6/30/22 Pending successful criminal history review
Acct#11-000-270-107-16
9 Basile, Jacquiline
Approve Duty Aide Step 1 3 hrs. per
day
$10,443 Roosevelt School
TBD 6/30/22 Pending successful criminal history review
Acct: #:11-000-262-107-07
10 Holdwright,
Erin
Approve Elem.
Teacher
Step 3 BA $57,145(
prorated)
Roosevelt
School
TBD 6/30/22 Pending successful criminal
history review Acct. #11-120-100-101-07
11 Giannakaris,
Filio
Approve F/T Para Step 1
6 hrs. a day
$22,267(
prorated)
Kennedy
School
TBD 6/30/22 Pending successful criminal
history review Acct. #:11-213-100-106-18
12 Ruchaevsky,
Shayna
Approve BAC Aide Step 0 $17.70 District TBD 06/30/22 Pending successful criminal
history review
Acct# 61-993-100-101-19
13 Olano,
Patricia
Approve BAC Aide Step 0 $17.70 District TBD 06/30/22 Revised Step
Pending successful criminal
history review Acct# 61-993-100-101-19
14 Rochford,
Eldwin
Approve Bus Driver Step 3
6 hrs. Per day
$32,400 District 9/13/21 6/30/22 Revised Hours
Acct#: 11-000-270-160-16 & 11-000-270-161-16
15 Santacruz,
Stella
Approve Bus Driver Step 2
6.5 hrs. Per
day
$32,513 District 9/13/21 6/30/22 Revised Hours
Acct#: 11-000-270-160-16
16 Wolak,
Stephanie
Approve Duty Aide Step 1
3 hrs. Per
day
$10,443 Riley School TBD 6/30/22 Pending successful criminal
history review
Acct: #:11-000-262-107-03
17 Revollar, Tina Approve BAC N/A $35.00 District 9/23/21 6/30/22 Acct#: 61-993-100-101-19
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Substitute
Nurse
per hr.
18 Bongiovanni, Samantha
Approve Elementary Teacher
Step 1 BA $56,395(prorated)
District TBD 6/30/22 Pending successful criminal history review
Acct# 11-120-100-101-07
19 Resti, Angela Approve Elementary Teacher
Step 2 BA $56,395(prorated)
District TBD 6/30/22 Pending successful criminal history review
Acct# 11-120-100-101-07
20 Jacobsen,
Amanda
Approve Elementary
Teacher
Step 2 BA $56,395(
prorated)
District TBD 6/30/22 Pending successful criminal
history review Acct# 11-120-100-101-07
D. Adjustments, Stipends, Degree Changes
Code Name Action Position Degree/ Step No.
Of Hrs.
Salary/ Stipend
Location Date Effective
Date Term
Discussion
1 Mangieri, Scott
Approve AM SAT Prep 6 MA $54.00 per hr.
High School 10/1/21 10/31/21 Not to exceed 25 hrs. Acct#” 11-140-100-101-01
2 Vigneri,
Bonnie
Approve AM SAT Prep 18 MA $83.34 per
hr.
High School 10/1/21 10/31/21 Not to exceed 25 hrs.
Acct#” 11-140-100-101-01 3 Brinkman,
Kristen Approve Examining the
Art Standards N/A $41.00 per
hr. High School 10/22/21 10/22/21 Not to exceed 4.5 hrs.
Acct#: 11-140-100-101-01 4 Donnelly,
Erin
Approve Examining the
Art Standards
N/A $41.00 per
hr.
High School 10/22/21 10/22/21 Not to exceed 4.5 hrs.
Acct#: 11-140-100-101-01 5 Modernel,
Diane Approve Supporting
student @ Drama
Club
N/A $23.12 per hr.
Middle School
9/10/21 9/10/21 One hour Acct. #: 11-213-100-106-18
6 Hughes, Shannon
Approve Softball Assistant Coach
Step 4 $3,760 Middle School
3/18/22 6/17/22 Acct#: 11-402-100-100-22
7 Esposito, Sal Approve Volunteer –
Baseball N/A N/A High School 3/18/22 6/30/22 Acct#: N/A
8 Petrillo, Steve
Approve Volunteer – Baseball
N/A N/A High School 3/18/22 6/30/22 Acct#: N/A
9 Ullom,
Carol
Approve Nurse Step 15
RN
$57.94 per
hr.
District 9/1/21 6/30/22 Coverage @ other schools
beyond normal workday –
not to exceed 30 hours Acct#: 11-000-213-100-01
10 Rendon,
Paula
Approve 6th Period -
Spanish
Step 11
BA
$12,083 Middle
School
9/1/21 6/30/22 Acct#: 11-130-100-101-02
11 Salazar, Aura
Approve 6th Period - Spanish
Step 13
MA
$13,452 Middle School
9/1/21 6/30/22 Acct#: 11-130-100-101-02
12 Bott, Erika Approve Boys’ Assistant
Soccer Coach Step 1 $3,358
(prorated) Middle
School
9/23/21 12/05/21 Acct#: 11-402-100-100-22
13 DiBella, Marissa
Approve Student Council Co-Advisor
Step 1 $1,185 Middle School
9/1/21 6/30/22 (½ of $2370) Acct#: 11-401-100-100-02
14 Ryan, Haley Approve Student Council
Co-Advisor Step 1 $1,185 Middle
School
9/1/21 6/30/22 (½ of $2370)
Acct#: 11-401-100-100-02 15 Gray,
Michelle Approve Supporting
Students @ AM
Chorus
Step 3 $19.63 per hr.
High School 9/1/21 6/30/22 Acct#: 11-213-100-106-18
16 Williams,
Lamont
Approve Volunteer –
Boys' Basketball
N/A N/A High School 11/8/21 3/20/22 Acct#: N/A
E. Approval of Title I Funds for Salaries
Name Yearly
Salary
Percente paid
by Title Funds
Salary Paid by
Title Funds
Accounting Number School
Mary Rodger $100,010 20% $ 20,002 20-231-100-100-58-11 Riley
Dana Hauck $89,060 15% $ 13,359 20-231-100-100-58-11 Riley
Ann Johnson $99,110 20% $ 19,822 20-231-100-100-80-11 Roosevelt
Amanda Lair $62,795 20% $ 12,559 20-231-100-100-53-11 Roosevelt
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Susan Gwiazda $101,510 20% $ 20,302 20-231-100-100-53-11 Roosevelt
Lindsay Vito $60,145 20% $ 12,029 20-231-100-100-53-11 MS
Alyssa Eckhardt $58,145 20% $ 11,629 20-231-100-100-70-11 Grant
Cathy Pompilio $87,360 20% $ 17,472 20-231-100-100-70-11 Grant
Megan Boyle $66,795 20% $ 13,359 20-231-100-100-70-11 Grant
Linda Downey $97,360 40% $ 32,000 20-231-100-100-53-11 MS
F. Approval of Stage Crew Advisor Job Description
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board of
Education approved the Stage Crew Advisor job description, as per TAB XI.E.
G. Approval of Lighting & Sound Technician Job Description
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board of
Education approved the Lighting & Sound job description, as per TAB XI.F
XII. FINANCE
1. Approval of Line-Item Transfers
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the monthly transfer reports for August
2021 and submits them to the Executive County Superintendent for approval. Tab XII.1.
2. Receipt of Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Reports
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve the receipt of the Secretary’s and
Treasurer’s Reports as of August 2021 and acknowledge the following certification of the
Board Secretary: The receipt of the Treasurer’s Report is contingent upon the Treasurer’s
signature on the report prior to submission to the Secretary.
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2-11(c)4, the Board Secretary certifies that after review of the
Board Secretary’s and Treasurer’s monthly financial reports in the minutes of the Board each
month that no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-
2.121(b).
__________________________ __________
Alex Benanti, Board Secretary Date
3. Approval of Bill List for September 2021
Approve payment of bills and claims that have been certified by the Board Secretary and filed
in the Business Office. The following is a list of payments approved:
MOTION: Mr. Giannakis SECOND: Mr. Pennisi VOTE: 7-0
Mrs. Boyle abstained on Section D, #9.
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Checks Payroll Number Amount
Payroll 8/13/2021 $361,766.23
8/31/2021 $313,986.46
Checks Check Numbers Amount
Trust & Agency 100693 – 100694 85.54
Latchkey 400143 – 400145 3125.25
Cafeteria 200157 – 200159 25,223.15
FICA 908132112 21,206.63
908312127 18,244.34
Machine Checks 11053 – 11260 1,968,737.30
Fund 30 700310 - 700312 80,243.00
**Check #11053 voided
**Check #11054 and 200157 Petty cash
4. Approval of Withdrawals, Placements, and Tuition Adjustments of Special Education
Students the 2021-2022 School Year
Approve the withdrawals/placements/tuition changes for the following special education
students for the 2021-2022 school year:
a. Placement of one special education student at Archway Programs, Upper School,
Atco, NJ for the 2021-2022 school year. Tuition cost will be $43,986.60 ($244.37
per diem). State ID No.: 1241435398.
b. Withdrawal of one special education student from Honor Ridge Academy for the 2021-
2022 school year. The tuition cost of $76,860.00 was approved on the June 16, 2021,
Board of Education agenda. State ID No.: 2143450403.
c. Placement of one special education student at Bonnie Brae School for the 2021-2022
school year; start date is September 1, 2021. The tuition cost will be $77,700 ($420.00
per diem). State ID No.: 2548298870.
d. Change in tuition cost for one special education student attending CPC Behavioral
Healthcare-High Point School for the 2021-2022 school year. The student will be shared
time between South Plainfield High School and CPC High Point effective September 7,
2021. Adjusted tuition cost for the 2021-22 school year will be $37,922.40 ($210.68 per
diem). Original tuition cost for the 2021-22 school year of $75,844.80 was approved on
the June 16, 2021, Board agenda. State ID No.: 2467977625.
5. Approve Contracting with the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey for
Transportation Routes
Approve the following fall out-of-district route through the Educational Services
Commission of New Jersey:
School Bus Company Cost per Diem
Newmark School Three Brothers Bus Company $293.00
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6. South Plainfield School District Board of Education Resolution for Capital Improvement
Project School Facilities Project at District Schools
WHEREAS, the South Plainfield School District, in the county of Middlesex, New Jersey,
(the “Board”), desires to proceed with an “other capital project,” generally consisting of
HVAC Upgrades for indoor air quality and related work at Grant and Roosevelt Schools; and
WHEREAS, the Board now seeks to take steps in order to proceed with the project and
comply with NJAC 6A:26-5.2 and 5.3 and related sections of the code; and
WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Education reviews and approves other capital
outlay projects.
WHEREAS, The District is NOT seeking ROD Grant Funding. ROD Grant Funding is not
available.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Plainfield School District Board of
Education does hereby authorize and direct the architectural firm of USA Architects, Planners
+ Interior Designers, and the School Business Administrator, as applicable, to prepare the
Department of Education Submission Package in connection with the project.
That the Architect and the School Business Administrator, as applicable, prepare an
amendment to the district’s Long Range Facility Plan in connection with the project.
That the Architect, School Business Administrator, Bond Counsel, and the Board Attorney,
as applicable, are hereby authorized to undertake all related actions necessary in connection
with the project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Plainfield School District Board of Education
authorizes the submission of the project to the New Jersey Department of Education for
consideration and approval.
This resolution shall become effective immediately.
7. Approval of Professional Services Proposal from USA Architects for the Proposed HVAC
Replacement at Grant and Roosevelt Schools
Approve the Proposal from USA Architects to provide professional/engineering services
relative to the proposed HVAC Replacement at Grant School and Roosevelt Schools for the
sum of $148,800 in accordance with the terms and conditions therein.
8. Approval of Revised Master Services Agreement and Statement of Work with Remedy
Analytics, Inc.
Approve the revised Master Services Agreement and Statement of Work with Remedy
Analytics, Inc. to conduct audits of our prescription plan to ensure we received all discounts
due us for a fee of 20% of the savings received up to an annual cap of $85.000. This
agreement is for the 2021/2022, 2022/2023, and 2023/2024 school years.
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9. Approval of Corrective Action Plan for the School Nutrition Program Procurement Review
Approve the Corrective Action Plan relative to the recommendations listed in the School
Nutrition Program Procurement Review Report as shown in Tab XII.9
10. Accept Gift Donation
Accept the gift donation of $1,120 from Shop Rite to purchase thirty-two (32) hooded
sweatshirts with logo, name & number for every JV & Varsity Girls’ Soccer Team player and
the managers.
11. Approval for Professional Development Expenditures – 2021/2022
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board of
Education approves the following expenditures (registration, mileage, and conference fees),
substitutes, and trips, which are compliant with State payment guidelines, employee job
responsibilities and critical to the needs of the school district.
Name of Workshop Dates Amount Person Attending
1. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Foundation
Course with Advanced Physical Skills
10/5-
10/8/2022
$3699.00
11-000-223-580-11
Andrew Brandon
2. NJ Science Convention 10/20/2021 $180.00
11-000-223-580-11
Casianne Guastella
3. NJ Science Convention 10/20/2021 $ 300.00 Reg
$15.26 Travel
11-000-223-580-11
Shanti Kantha-
Murray
4. Future Problem Solvers of NJ Coaches
Training
10/1/2021 $40.00
11-000-223-320-11
Jillian Tortora
5. Certificate Course in Neurological
Approaches for Self-Regulation &
Techniques for Kids with Autism, ADHD
TBD $199.99
11-000-219-580-19
Kathryn Raber
6. Leading for Student-Centered, Equity
Focused Education
2/17/22 –
2/20/22
$1923.00
11-000-230-339-12
Noreen Tansey
Lishak
7. NJSCA Fall Conference 10/8/21 $109.00
11-000-223-580-11
Melissa Zurawiecki
8. Asbestos Building Inspector &
Management Planner
10/4/21 $249.00
11-000-223-320-11-000
Tom Wiggins
9. Asbestos Supervisor License Renewal 10/7/21 $195.00
11-000-223-320-11
Tom Wiggins
12. Approval of Contract with Rutgers University for Teacher Professional Development
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Approve the contract with Rutgers University at the cost of $12,000.00 for teacher
professional development on valid, ELA & cross-curricular, data-driven assessment creation
and analysis for Grades Kindergarten through Grade 5.
13. Approval of Contract with coLab for Teacher Professional Development
Approve the contract with coLAB at the cost of $28,500.00 for teacher professional
development and coaching on enhancing culturally responsive teaching and cultural
consciousness for Grades 7 & 8. Title funded as follows:
Teacher Training Title II 200-300 $15,000.00
Teacher Salaries Title II 200-100 $ 5,000.00
Stipend for Lab Title IV 200-100 $ 1,500.00
Student Supplies Title IV 100-600 $ 3,000.00
Teacher Supplies Title IV 200-600 $ 4,000.00
14. Accept the Gift of Three Professional Development Sessions
Accept the gift of three (3) professional development sessions valued at $710.00 from
Rutgers Center for Literacy Development for Mrs. Pamela Ackerman-Garcia and a teacher
attendee for “Creativity, Ingenuity & Hip Hop Literacy,” “Cultural Responsiveness &
Engagement in the 21st Century,” and “Comprehension Development through SEL to
Leverage Student Identity.”
15. Accept the Proposal from Dr. Lacey Hunter for Curriculum Development and Pedagogical
Support
Accept the proposal from Dr. Lacey Hunter, African American History & Studies at Rutgers
University, at the cost of $4,500 for development and pedagogical support for inclusive
classroom curriculum and instructional practice.
16. Approval of Addendum #1 to the Service Agreement for the 2021 - 2026 Contract with
Pritchard Industries, Inc.
Approve Addendum #1 to the Service Agreement for the 2021 – 2026 Contract with
Pritchard Industries, Inc. for providing custodial, grounds, and management services to the
district. The amended total Annualized Contract Price for 2021/2022 is increased from July
2, 2021, through June 30, 2022, to Two Million, Four Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand, Four
Hundred Thirty-Six Dollars and Forty-three Cents ($2,428,436.43).
17. Accept School Security Grant
Accept the approved School Security Grant in the amount of $187,438.00.
18. Approval for Related Services Providers – 2021/2022
Approve the following related services appointment for special education students
for the 2021/2022 school year:
Regular Public Meeting
September 22, 2021
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Related Services Staffing
United Therapy Solutions, Inc.
141 South Avenue, Suite 6, Fanwood, NJ 07023
September 3, 2021 through June 30, 2022
School Social Worker
(case management, evaluations)
$80.00 per hour
Nursing Services
Bayada Home Health Care
285 Davidson Avenue, Suite 503, Somerset, NJ 08873
September 20, 2021, through June 30, 2022
Transportation Nurse
$75.00 per hour/3-hour increments
19. Approval for D& L Bus Services to Provide Transportation to Metuchen High School for a
Field Hockey Game
Approve the payment of $550.00 to D&L Bus Services to provide Transportation to
Metuchen High School on September 15, 2021, for a Field Hockey game.
20. Non-Public Chapters 192 & 193 State Aid – 2021/2022
Through a contract with the Education Services Commission of New Jersey, the Board of
Education authorizes the administrative personnel of the Commission to conference, discuss
and solicit input in the development of the use of State Aid for Services Under Chapters 192 &
193 totaling $68,704.00 for the 2021/2022 school year, as follows:
Chapter 192
Compensatory Education $29,561.00
E.S.L. $0.00
Transportation $ 4,748.00
Chapter 193
Initial Exam & Class $9,283.00
Annual Exam & Class. $4,560.00
Corrective Speech $6,510.00
Supplementary Instruction $14,042.00
21. Accept 2021 Sustainable Jersey Grant from the Sustainability Institute at the College of New
Jersey
Accept the 2021 Sustainable Jersey Grant funded by the PSEG Foundation in the amount of
$2,000 from the Sustainability Institute at the College of New Jersey to be used for the
Middle School Greenhouse.
22. Accept the Chrysalis Fund Award from the Entomological Society of America (ESA)
Regular Public Meeting
September 22, 2021
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Accept the Chrysalis Fund Award from the Entomological Society of America in the amount
of $2,000 to be used for lab materials including a dissecting microscope, mini gel
electrophoresis system, and related equipment at the High School.
23. Accept Gift Donation
Accept the gift donation of an Outdoor Volleyball Net from Mary Kate Schiller for use in
Physical Education classes at the High School.
24. Approve Contracting with the Educational Services Commission of NJ for Transportation
Routes
Approve the following fall route through the Educational Services Commission of NJ
Commission:
Route School Cost per Diem
Plainfield SPHS, SPMS & Grant School (3 students) $386.00
25. Approve Professional Development Expenditure – Staff/Board Member
Approve the following travel expenditures, which are compliant with State payment
guidelines, employee job responsibilities, and critical to the needs of the school district
pursuant to Bylaw #0147. (Acct. #11.000.230.585.12)
Name Title Workshop Date Components Amount
Sharon
Miller
Board
Member
Middlesex County School
Boards Meeting, Pierre’s,
Monmouth Junction, NJ
9/27/21 Mileage
$12.40
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board of
Education approves the foregoing resolutions.
XIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
a. Public Comments on the Safe Return to School Plan
Pursuant to the requirements of the Plan for Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and
Continuity of Service issued by the NJDOE – the public is provided the opportunity to make
public comment during a board meeting on the requirement to wear a face covering and
follow social distancing mandates as related to New Jersey Public Schools. Please be advised
this is a required exercise as related to the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and
Continuity of Service Plan. All mandates and executive orders must be adhered to by the
school district until such time the mandates are amended or removed and/or the executive
order expires.
MOTION: Mr. Giannakis SECOND: Mr. Pennisi VOTE: 7-0
Regular Public Meeting
September 22, 2021
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b. Public Comments on Any Item
XV. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Mr. Chapman thanked the community for their donations for the families affected by Hurricane
Ida. He said that the district also received donations of school supplies and they are available to
families in need. He also addressed the traffic concerns at Grant School and the High School,
asking for everyone to follow the proper procedures.
Mrs. Boyle acknowledged Mr. Blondo and the Borough for their 9/11 ceremonies. She also
thanked Councilman Derryk White, the Fire Department, First Aid Department, the American
Legion, and those that read at the ceremony. She acknowledged the wonderful tribute that
Senator Diegnand presented to Mrs. Joffe at her retirement dinner, and she discussed the ongoing
transportation issues that are happening in the towns.
XVI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLVED, pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 47-:1A-1 et. seq.) that the
Board meets in closed session at this time to discuss confidential matters pertaining to (select one
or more)
1. a matter rendered confidential by federal or state law
2. a matter in which release of information would impair the right to receive
government funds
3. material the disclosure of which constitutes an unwarranted invasion of individual
privacy
4. a collective bargaining agreement and/or negotiations related to it
5. a matter involving the purchase, lease, or acquisition of real property with public
funds
6. protection of public safety and property and/or investigations of possible violations or
violations of law
7. pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiation and/or matters of attorney-
client privilege
8. specific prospective or current employees unless all who could be adversely affected
request an open session.
9. deliberation after a public hearing that could result in a civil penalty or other loss
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the matters discussed in closed session shall be made public
as soon as the need for confidentiality no longer exists.
The Board went into executive session at 6:44 p.m.
The Board returned to the public session at 7:35 p.m.
MOTION: Mr. Both SECOND: Mr. Pennisi VOTE: 7-0
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