East Brunswick Board of Education Board Meeting Minutes August 19, 2021 IMPORTANT NOTICE The following notice was read immediately prior to roll call. “Due to the COVID-19 health emergency and in order for the Board of Education to conduct its business, this board meeting is being held via video conference and streamed live via YouTube on the District website at www.ebnet.org. In addition, members of the public may provide comment at this meeting through Zoom by entering the URL (https://ebnet.zoom.us) into the web browser of your computer or mobile device and entering the meeting ID (926 8529 8120) and password (769366). Upon joining the meeting, your participation will be muted to ensure that there is no disruption to the business being conducted by the Board of Education.” CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL AT 7:31 PM Board Member Present Absent Late Mr. Mark Carangelo X Mrs. Susanna Chiu X Mr. Mark Csizmar X Mrs. Heather Guas Arrived at 7:33 PM Mr. Liwu Hong X Mrs. Laurie Lachs, Vice President X Mrs. Barbara Reiss X Mr. Jeffrey Winston X Mrs. Vicki Becker, President X Totals 8 0 1 With a quorum of eight Board members being present, the meeting proceeded with Mrs. Becker presiding. Others Present Absent Dr. Victor P. Valeski Superintendent of Schools X East Brunswick Board of Education Open Session Meeting Minutes - August 19, 2021 - Page 1
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East Brunswick Board of Education Board Meeting Minutes
August 19, 2021
IMPORTANT NOTICE The following notice was read immediately prior to roll call. “Due to the COVID-19 health emergency and in order for the Board of Education to conduct its business, this board meeting is being held via video conference and streamed live via YouTube on the District website at www.ebnet.org. In addition, members of the public may provide comment at this meeting through Zoom by entering the URL (https://ebnet.zoom.us) into the web browser of your computer or mobile device and entering the meeting ID (926 8529 8120) and password (769366). Upon joining the meeting, your participation will be muted to ensure that there is no disruption to the business being conducted by the Board of Education.” CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL AT 7:31 PM
Board Member Present Absent Late Mr. Mark Carangelo X Mrs. Susanna Chiu X Mr. Mark Csizmar X Mrs. Heather Guas Arrived at 7:33 PM Mr. Liwu Hong X Mrs. Laurie Lachs, Vice President X Mrs. Barbara Reiss X Mr. Jeffrey Winston X Mrs. Vicki Becker, President X Totals 8 0 1
With a quorum of eight Board members being present, the meeting proceeded with Mrs. Becker presiding.
Others Present Absent Dr. Victor P. Valeski Superintendent of Schools X
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Mr. Bernardo Giuliana, SFO, QPA School Business Administrator/Board Secretary X
Dr. Joyce Boley Assistant Superintendent of Academics X
Dr. Louis Figueroa Assistant Superintendent of Student Activities and Services X
Ms. Kelly Bond Director of Special Education X
Mr. Joseph Crotchfelt, CPA Director of Financial Services/Assistant School Business Administrator/Assistant Board Secretary
X
Mr. Nicholas LaTronica Chief Information Officer X
Mr. Paul Natalicchio Director of School Safety Operations X
Ms. Danielle Ruggiero Director of Human Resources X
Mr. Gerald Schenck, CEFM Director of Facilities Management X
Ms. Nicole Tibbetts Director of Curriculum and Student Achievement
X
Mr. Matthew Giacobbe, Esq. Board Attorney X
Ms. Nora Hennessey Student Representative
X
PRESIDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENT The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to ensure the right of the public to have advance notice of, and to attend the meetings of, public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is discussed and acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this Act, the East Brunswick Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time and place thereof posted at the Board of Education offices, located at 760 Route 18, East Brunswick, New Jersey. Written notice was also provided to the Sentinel, The Newark Star Ledger, The Home News and Tribune, and the Municipal Clerk of East Brunswick. All Board of Education meetings, with the exception of executive session discussions, are videotaped for later broadcast. It is the policy of the Board of Education that videotaped meetings are not edited for any purpose. Individuals who speak at the Board's public meetings should be aware of these videotaping rules. Mrs. Guas arrived at 7:33 PM. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT “Good evening. Tonight, I want to reassure the East Brunswick school community that in addition to returning to full days of instruction, we will be reintegrating all the activities and student
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experiences that were enjoyed before the onset of the COVID pandemic. We will accomplish this methodically, using data like we did last school year to make adjustments along the way that protect our school community populations...but still with a focus on safely returning students to school and once again giving them and their families the full EBPS experience. Congratulations to Mr. Joseph Crotchfelt, Director of Financial Services - Mrs. Tara Rosenvinge, Senior Manager and the entire Finance Department. The district has been awarded the ASBO International Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting Award (COE) for the eighth consecutive year! This is a testament to the diligence and the high-quality work the Financial Services Department team puts forth every day. Thank you to Mr. Bernardo Giuliana, Business Administrator, for having the vision and foresight to create a financial services department structure that supports excellence and recruits the best talent. It should be a comfort to the EB community that our Finance Department represents the highest caliber of fiscal transparency and accountability of taxpayer resources. As the summer winds down, I would like to remind everyone of some important dates:
● Student Information Forms will be available through Parent Access tomorrow Friday, August 20th at 3 PM. Please take a few minutes to fill out these important annual forms. Tomorrow, I will also send school opening guidance along with answers to the questions we have received by email as a part of my routine EBPS update. ● Student schedules and teacher assignments will be available through Parent Access on Friday, August 27th at 3 PM. ● Orientations for all schools will be held the week of August 30th. ● Bus passes will be available through Parent Access on Monday, August 30th after 3 PM. If you do not have Internet access, contact the school’s main office to obtain copies of these important documents and forms. ● Thursday, September 9th is the first day of school for all students.
Thank You.” FOR THE GOOD OF THE CAUSE FOR THE PUBLIC Public Comment Rules Members of the public may provide comment at this meeting through Zoom by entering the URL (https://ebnet.zoom.us) into the web browser of your computer or mobile device and entering the meeting ID and password provided. In order to be recognized, use the “chat” feature, select the Zoom meeting host, then enter and send your name to the host. You will be recognized to speak when your name is called. Individuals will be invited to speak in the order in which we have received your request.
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The 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 of community interest. To protect the privacy of all students and staff, concerns regarding individual students and staff members should generally be addressed by first meeting with the appropriate administrative staff. In order to permit the fair and orderly expression of such comment, the Board shall provide a period for public comment at every meeting of the Board. Public participation shall be permitted only as indicated on the order of business in Board Bylaw No. 0164. Public participation shall be extended to residents of this district, persons having a legitimate interest in the actions of this Board, persons representing groups in the community or school district, representatives of firms eligible to bid on materials or services solicited by the Board, and employees and pupils of this district, except when the issue addressed by the participant is subject to remediation by an alternate method provided for in policies or contracts of the Board. Public participation is not an opportunity to engage in a dialogue with the Board and shall be governed by the following rules: 1. A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by an announcement of his/her name, place of residence, and group affiliation, if appropriate. 2. A participant is limited to three (3) minutes’ duration; elapsed time will be determined through the use of a timing device operated by the Board Secretary; 3. No participant may speak more than once and there shall be no yielding of time among speakers; 4. All statement shall be directed to the presiding officer; no participant may address or question Board members individually; 5. There shall be no cross dialogue between the participant and the Board and/or Administration; 6. Upon conclusion of a participant’s remarks, the presiding officer will acknowledge the individual’s remarks and may respond and/or direct a member of the Administration to respond to an inquiry following the participant’s remarks or at the conclusion of the public participation session; The presiding officer may: a. Interrupt, warn, or terminate a participant’s statement when the statement is too lengthy, abusive, obscene, or irrelevant; b. Request any individual to leave the meeting when that person does not observe reasonable decorum; c. Request the assistance of law enforcement officers in the removal of a disorderly person when that person’s conduct interferes with the orderly progress of the meeting; d. Call for a recess or an adjournment to another time when the lack of public decorum so interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting as to warrant such action; and e. Waive these rules when necessary for the protection of privacy or the efficient
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administration of the Board’s business. N.J.S.A. 2C:33-8 N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 The following individuals remarked in support of the Governor’s Executive Order mandating student mask wearing:
The following individuals remarked against the Governor’s Executive Order mandating student mask wearing:
• James Carr • Alexander Spielman
Ryan Mangels expressed that Dr. Valeski and the Board, not the Governor, should make the decision on student mask-wearing. Shannon Christie discussed concerns with instances where students remove their masks. BOARD OF EDUCATION 1. Memorandum of Agreement Between the East Brunswick Board of Education and the East Brunswick Education Association - HVACR Technician Position (Roll Call - Majority of Full Board Required) Recommendation: That the Memorandum of Agreement between the East Brunswick Board of Education and the East Brunswick Education Association regarding HVACR Technician position is approved and shall be maintained in the Office of the School Business Administrator.
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
X
Mrs. Chiu X Mr. Csizmar
X
Mrs. Guas
X
Mr. Hong
X Mrs. Lachs X
X
Mrs. Reiss X
Mr. Winston
X X Mrs. Becker X Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by roll-call vote.
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2. Memorandum of Agreement Between the East Brunswick Board of Education and the East Brunswick Education Association - Various Contract Articles Requiring Correction and/or Clarification (Roll Call - Majority of Full Board Required) Recommendation: That the Memorandum of Agreement between the East Brunswick Board of Education and the East Brunswick Education Association regarding various contract Articles requiring correction and/or clarification is approved and shall be maintained in the Office of the School Business Administrator.
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
X
Mrs. Chiu X Mr. Csizmar
X
Mrs. Guas
X
Mr. Hong
X Mrs. Lachs X
X
Mrs. Reiss X
Mr. Winston
X X Mrs. Becker X Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by roll-call vote.
3. Minutes - August 5, 2021 Recommendation: That the August 5, 2021 open and closed session minutes are accepted.
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
X
Mrs. Chiu X Mr. Csizmar
X
Mrs. Guas
X
Mr. Hong
X Mrs. Lachs X
X
Mrs. Reiss X
Mr. Winston
X X Mrs. Becker X Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by roll-call vote.
4. Policies - First Reading (Roll Call) Due to the time-sensitive nature of re-opening schools, several policy adoptions and deletions are required.
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On June 26, 2020, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) released “The Road Back: Restart and Recovery Plan for Education” (The Road Back). In response to The Road Back being published, the following Policies were developed to address the requirements outlined in The Road Back: 1648 Restart and Recovery Plan; 1648.02 Remote Learning Options for Families; and 1648.03 Restart and Recovery Plan – Full-Time Remote Instruction. The “Restart and Recovery Plan” was also developed for school districts to utilize in developing reopening plans for September 2020. The Road Back is no longer applicable and was supplanted by “The Road Forward: Health and Safety Guidance for the 2021-2022 School Year” (The Road Forward) published by the NJDOE in June 2021. A new Policy 1648.11 – The Road Forward COVID-19 – Health and Safety has been developed to address The Road Forward and provide a framework for reopening plans for the 2021-2022 school year. The Road Forward requires planning to provide full-day, full-time, in-person instruction and operations for the 2021-2022 school year which is addressed in Policy 1648.11. The previous COVID-19 Policies should be abolished because they are not consistent with The Road Forward. The Policies that should be abolished are: Policy 1648; Policy 1648.02; and Policy 1648.03. The Federal Families First Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Act (FFCRA) was effective April 1, 2020 and expired December 31, 2020. This Federal law and Policy 1649 provided extended Federal Family Leave with pay and emergency paid sick leave for specific reasons related to COVID-19. The FFCRA has expired and employers are no longer required to comply with the provisions of the law. Therefore, Policy 1649 requiring paid leave should be abolished. Bylaw 0164.6 – Remote Public Board Meetings During a Declared Emergency is still required for Boards of Education that wish to conduct a Board meeting remotely. The current state of emergency is still in place notwithstanding the recent passage of P.L. 2021, c. 103 indicating the public health emergency will sunset in January 2022. A Board of Education that cannot conduct an in-person Board meeting in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act must comply with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 5:39-1.1 et seq. and Bylaw 0164.6. Recommendation: That policies are approved on first reading as attached and listed below:
-1648 - Restart and Recovery Plan (M) (Deletion) -1648.02 - Remote Learning Options for Families (M) (Deletion) -1648.03 - Restart and Recovery Plan - Full-Time Remote Instruction (M) (Deletion) -1648.11 - The Road Forward Covid-19 - Health and Safety (M) (New) -1649 - Federal Family First Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Act (M) (Deletion)
And that said policies shall be presented for second reading at the next board meeting after which they shall become effective.
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Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
X
Mrs. Chiu X Mr. Csizmar
X
Mrs. Guas
X
Mr. Hong
X Mrs. Lachs X
X
Mrs. Reiss X
Mr. Winston
X X Mrs. Becker X Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by roll-call vote.
5. Regulations - First Reading and Approval (Roll Call) The Superintendent of Schools is recommending action on the regulation listed below. Recommendation: That regulations are approved on first reading as follows: - 5600 - Students - Student Discipline/Code of Conduct (M) (Revision)
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
X
Mrs. Chiu X Mr. Csizmar
X
Mrs. Guas
X
Mr. Hong
X Mrs. Lachs X
X
Mrs. Reiss X
Mr. Winston
X X Mrs. Becker X Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by roll-call vote.
6. Regulations - First Reading and Approval (Roll Call) The Superintendent of Schools is recommending action on the job descriptions listed below. Recommendation: That regulations are approved on first reading as follows: - 1400.26110 - Administration: Job Description - HVACR Technician (New)
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Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
X
Mrs. Chiu X Mr. Csizmar
X
Mrs. Guas
X
Mr. Hong
X Mrs. Lachs X
X
Mrs. Reiss X
Mr. Winston
X X Mrs. Becker X Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by roll-call vote.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION 1. Contract - Macklin Fitzpatrick The budget for the Arts Education program includes funds to continue the District's commitment to aesthetic education by bringing performances and workshops to the schools. The choreographer, Macklin Fitzpatrick, will work with the director and students of the Hammarskjold Drama Club. Mr. Fitzpatrick will design the choregraphy for the show and will teach students the dance routines. The choreographer will attend approximately 20 rehearsals for about 1-2 hours each between October 6, 2021 and March 3, 2022. This contract is funded through the general operating budget. Recommendation: That Macklin Fitzpatrick, Ewing, NJ, is approved as an artist in residence in the amount of $1,500.00 for the period of October 6, 2021 through March 3, 2022.
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
Mrs. Chiu Mr. Csizmar
Mrs. Guas
Mr. Hong
Mrs. Lachs
X
Mrs. Reiss
Mr. Winston X
Mrs. Becker Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by voice vote.
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2. Contract - Metropolitan YMCA of The Oranges The district provides a yearly outdoor education program to all sixth grade students. Fairview Lake YMCA, a member of the YMCA of the Oranges of NJ, offers our Grade 6 students the opportunity to attend a three-day residential environmental education program during the spring. Students engage in minds-on, bodies-on activities such as hiking to the Kittatinny Ridge to view the expanse of land created by the Laurentide Ice Sheet during the Wisconsinan glaciation period. The students engage in hikes and experiences that allow them to study the unique ecology of the New Jersey Skylands region. In addition to their environmental studies, students have the opportunity to interact with peers and adults that they might otherwise not engage during their school day at Hammarskjold. The overnight aspect of this trip allows students to be exposed to different social, dining, and residential practices associated with communal living. It is recommended that the Board authorize the School Business Administrator to award the contract without competitive bidding as a “library and educational goods and service” under the provisions of the Public School Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5(a)(5).The FY2022 budget includes per-participant paid fees of $125.00 totaling $75,000.00, which offsets the field trip cost of $178,500.00 for approximately 600 sixth grade students to participate. Recommendation: That the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, Stillwater, NJ is awarded a contract to provide an outdoor educational program for sixth graders at a cost of $198.00 per person for the period March 30, 2022 through April 6, 2022.
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
Mrs. Chiu Mr. Csizmar
Mrs. Guas
Mr. Hong
Mrs. Lachs
X
Mrs. Reiss
Mr. Winston X
Mrs. Becker Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by voice vote.
FACILITIES 1. Certificate of Substantial Completion - Roof Replacement at Churchill Junior High School (Bid 2020-08) The work performed under this contract has been reviewed and found, to the Architect’s best knowledge, information and belief, to be substantially complete. Substantial Completion is the stage in the progress of the work when the work or designated portion is sufficiently complete in accordance with the Contract Documents so that the Owner can occupy or utilize the work for its intended use. The date of Substantial Completion
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of the Project or portion designated is the date of issuance established by the Certificate, which is also the date of commencement of applicable warranties required by the Contract Documents. Recommendation: That the certificate of substantial completion regarding Roof Replacement at Churchill Junior High School project is approved.
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
Mrs. Chiu Mr. Csizmar
Mrs. Guas
Mr. Hong
X Mrs. Lachs X
Mrs. Reiss
Mr. Winston
Mrs. Becker Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by voice vote.
FINANCIAL SERVICES 1. Acceptance of Funding - Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) Basic and Preschool On July 22, 2021, The Board of Education approved the submission of an application for funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) Basic Flow Through (general student population) and Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) Preschool Flow Through (preschool student population) to support programs for special education students. The $1,972,599.00 application for Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) Basic Funds include $1,879,383.00 in budgeted funds for out-of-district placement tuition and the balance of funds budgeted toward professional and technical services for non-public students and salaries and benefits. The $67,417.00 application for Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) Preschool Funds include $30,000.00 in budgeted funds for out-of-district placement tuition for preschool disabled students with the balance of funds budgeted toward professional and technical services for occupational and physical therapy services and salaries and benefits. The total FY 2022 grant allocation represents a $48,054.00 decrease from FY 2021 funding. A Board motion is now required to accept funding which will be utilized in the 2021-2022 school year.
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Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA), Part B Basic (ages 3-21) in the amount of $1,972,599.00 for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
X X
Mrs. Chiu X Mr. Csizmar
X
Mrs. Guas
X
Mr. Hong
X Mrs. Lachs X
X
Mrs. Reiss X
Mr. Winston
X Mrs. Becker X Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by roll-call vote.
2. Approval of Official Signatories As a result of a recent position change, a newly appointed secretarial replacement will take over the duties associated with the Student Activities Funds. Therefore, authority as a check signatory is required at this time. Recommendation: That the following individual is approved as signatory for the East Brunswick Public School's Funds and Accounts: Student Activity Fund Account: Hammarskjold Middle School Additional Signatory: Rosemary Chimento Effective Date: August 20, 2021
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
X X
Mrs. Chiu X Mr. Csizmar
X
Mrs. Guas
X
Mr. Hong
X Mrs. Lachs X
X
Mrs. Reiss X
Mr. Winston
X Mrs. Becker X Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by roll-call vote.
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3. Bill List - Payments Issued The Board's Payment of Claims Policy No. 6470 and Regulation No. 6470 directs the prompt payment of legitimate claims by suppliers of goods and services to the school district, provided that each bill or obligation is fully itemized and verified before payment is made. The details in the accompanying bill list have been determined to be valid and payable in accordance with the aforementioned policy and regulation. Recommendation: That the attached bill list for payments issued from July 14, 2021 through August 10, 2021 is approved.
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
X X
Mrs. Chiu X Mr. Csizmar
X
Mrs. Guas
X
Mr. Hong
X Mrs. Lachs X
X
Mrs. Reiss X
Mr. Winston
X Mrs. Becker X Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by roll-call vote.
4. Bill List - Payments Pending Issuance on August 20, 2021 The Board's Payment of Claims Policy No. 6470 and Regulation No. 6470 directs the prompt payment of legitimate claims by suppliers of goods and services to the school district, provided that each bill or obligation is fully itemized and verified before payment is made. The details in the accompanying bill list have been determined to be valid and payable in accordance with the aforementioned policy and regulation. Recommendation: That the attached bill list for payments pending issuance on August 20, 2021 is approved.
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
X X
Mrs. Chiu X Mr. Csizmar
X
Mrs. Guas
X
Mr. Hong
X Mrs. Lachs X
X
Mrs. Reiss X
Mr. Winston
X Mrs. Becker X
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Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by roll-call vote.
5. Capital Reserve Account Withdrawal Effective August 6, 2021 (Roll Call) The capital reserve account includes funds for various construction projects. This withdrawal will fund construction costs related to East Brunswick High School new rooftop units (RTUs). Recommendation: That a withdrawal from the Capital Reserve Account pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:26-9.1(e) is approved effective August 6, 2021 in the total amount of $336,000.00 for the project and amount listed as follows: Project: East Brunswick High School New Rooftop Units Account: 12-000-400-23340-C2N-71-0-050 Amount: $336,000.00
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
X X
Mrs. Chiu X Mr. Csizmar
X
Mrs. Guas
X
Mr. Hong
X Mrs. Lachs X
X
Mrs. Reiss X
Mr. Winston
X Mrs. Becker X Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by roll-call vote.
6. Essential Communications Allowances Effective August 23, 2021 Pursuant to Policy No 7562, Essential Communications, the job responsibilities of certain school district employees require that they be regularly and immediately reachable or "on call" a) during emergency situations within the school district and b) while they are on official school district business away from their office. In addition, due to the nature of their responsibilities, certain key school district employees shall maintain portable wireless handheld access to school district email. The Superintendent of Schools has designated the positions upon which these criteria are applicable. Recommendation: That, pursuant to Policy No 7562, Essential Communications, monthly essential communication allowances, effective August 23, 2021, are as follows: Position Cell Phone Allowance Tier Cell Phone Data Coordinator, Transportation 1 $35.00 $50.00
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Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
X X
Mrs. Chiu X Mr. Csizmar
X
Mrs. Guas
X
Mr. Hong
X Mrs. Lachs X
X
Mrs. Reiss X
Mr. Winston
X Mrs. Becker X Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by roll-call vote.
7. Nonpublic School Technology Initiative The New Jersey Nonpublic Technology Initiative Program authorizes Nonpublic School Technology Aid to be paid to school districts and allocated for nonpublic schools located in the public school district. The District serves as flow thru for these State Funds. The funds are specifically allocated to nonpublic schools and are not for East Brunswick Public Schools. Recommendation: That nonpublic school technology purchases are approved for the 2021- 2022 school year as follows: Nonpublic School: Saint Bartholomew School Item Description: Dell Chromebook 3100 - 11.6" - Celeron N4020 - 4 GB Ram- 16 GB eMMc Mfg. Part # 0JWC5 Contract: Technology Supplies and Services # ESCNJ18/19- 03(18/19-03) CDW # 6049449 Quantity: 40 Unit Price: $236.01 Total: $9,440.40 Item Description: Google Chrome Education Upgrade Mfg. Part # CROS-SW-DIS- EDU-NEW Contract: Technology Supplies and Services # ESCNJ18/19-03(18/19-03) CDW # 5988499 Quantity: 40 Unit Price: $32.50 Total: $1,300.00 Item Description: Bretford 32x CUBE Cart - Charcoal Mfg. Part # TVC32PAC- EMSCK Contract: Technology Supplies and Services # ESCNJ18/19-03(18/19-03) CDW # 6170533 Quantity: 2 Unit Price: $1,018.34 Total: $2,036.68
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Grand Total: $12,777.08
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
X X
Mrs. Chiu X Mr. Csizmar
X
Mrs. Guas
X
Mr. Hong
X Mrs. Lachs X
X
Mrs. Reiss X
Mr. Winston
X Mrs. Becker X Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by roll-call vote.
8. Surplus Equipment For Sale Or Disposition The District has identified and recommends equipment to be declared surplus as listed in the attachment. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-45, the Board must approve the sale or disposition of assets. The District will facilitate this sale through the services of Municibid Online Government Auctions, an internet-based online auction approved by the New Jersey Division of Local Government Services. Recommendation: WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-45 authorizes boards of educations to sell its personal property not needed for school purposes by sealed bid or public auction; and WHEREAS, the East Brunswick Public Schools has determined that the property described above and incorporated herein is no longer needed for school purpose use; and WHEREAS, the Local Unit Technology Pilot Program and Study Act (P.L. 2001, c. 30) authorizes the sale of surplus personal property no longer needed for school purpose use through the use of an online auction service; and WHEREAS, the East Brunswick Public Schools intends to utilize the online auction services of Municibid Online Government Auctions located at www.municibid.com; and WHEREAS, the sales are being conducted pursuant to the Division of Local Government Services’ Local Finance Notice 2008-9. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the East Brunswick Public Schools in the County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, that the School Business Administrator is hereby authorized to sell the above-listed surplus personal property through an online auction website entitled www.municibid.com;
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the terms and conditions of the agreement entered into between Municibid Online Government Auctions and the East Brunswick Public Schools are available at www.municibid.com and in the East Brunswick Public School Business Administrator’s office.
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
X X
Mrs. Chiu X Mr. Csizmar
X
Mrs. Guas
X
Mr. Hong
X Mrs. Lachs X
X
Mrs. Reiss X
Mr. Winston
X Mrs. Becker X Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by roll-call vote.
9. Travel Report - (Roll Call - Majority of Full Board Required) The travel report presented in the attachment complies with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-7.1 through 7.13, Board Policy No. 6471, and Board Regulation No. 6471. It has been reviewed and approved by the Financial Services Department and the Superintendent of Schools as required by the above legal requirements. Recommendation: That the attached travel report, pursuant to the recommendation of the Financial Services Department and Superintendent of Schools, is approved.
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
X X
Mrs. Chiu X Mr. Csizmar
X
Mrs. Guas
X
Mr. Hong
X Mrs. Lachs X
X
Mrs. Reiss X
Mr. Winston
X Mrs. Becker X Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by roll-call vote.
HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Personnel Actions (Roll Call - Majority of Full Board Required)
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The personnel actions listed in the attached report are in compliance with Board of Education policies and regulations, applicable collective bargaining agreements, practice, and other governing law and principles. All recommended appointments are within the allotted positions established by the budget or subsequently approved by the Board. Recommendation: That the attached personnel actions, pursuant to the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, is approved.
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
X
Mrs. Chiu X Mr. Csizmar
X
Mrs. Guas
X
Mr. Hong
X Mrs. Lachs X
X
Mrs. Reiss X
Mr. Winston
X X Mrs. Becker X Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by roll-call vote.
2. Personnel Actions - Addendum No. 1 (Roll Call - Majority of Full Board Required) The personnel actions listed in the attached report are in compliance with Board of Education policies and regulations, applicable collective bargaining agreements, practice, and other governing law and principles. All recommended appointments are within the allotted positions established by the budget or subsequently approved by the Board. Recommendation: That the attached personnel actions- addendum no. 1, pursuant to the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, is approved.
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
X
Mrs. Chiu X Mr. Csizmar
X
Mrs. Guas
X
Mr. Hong
X Mrs. Lachs X
X
Mrs. Reiss X
Mr. Winston
X X Mrs. Becker X
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Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by roll-call vote.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT 1. Contract - Effective School Solutions The staff development program provides professional development opportunities to meet the needs of the district’s diverse learning community. Effective School Solutions will provide presentations regarding navigating the challenges our community faces in response to COVID-19. As students continue to be in a constant state of educational transition in response to the ever-changing safety needs of COVID-19, teachers and parents are faced with the challenge of working with students with heightened states of fear and anxiety. In this series of presentations, staff and parents will gain an awareness of the potential traumatic impact of COVID-19 on students, along with tips they can use to help offset student fears and anxiety. ESS will provide two one-hour sessions for all staff on September 2 and 3, 2021, a one-hour session for administrators on September 27, 2021, a four-part after school series for teachers during the 2021-2022 school year, and four one-hour sessions for families during the 2021-2022 school year. Topics will be tailored to each audience. The presentations are funded through ESSER II funds and the General Fund. Recommendation: That Effective School Solutions, New Providence, NJ is approved to present various presentations described in the above narrative from September 2, 2021 through June 30, 2022 in the amount of $5,794.00.
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
Mrs. Chiu Mr. Csizmar
Mrs. Guas
Mr. Hong
Mrs. Lachs
X
Mrs. Reiss
Mr. Winston X
Mrs. Becker Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by voice vote.
2. District Professional Development and Mentoring Plans The District reviews and reflects upon the professional development offered to both novice and experienced teachers on a regular basis. As part of AchieveNJ, the plan is reviewed by the Board of Education for fiscal responsibility and impact on the general fund.cx
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Funding for Professional Development is supported through the general fund, Title IIA and Title IV grants. Recommendation: That the Professional Development and Mentoring Plans for the 2021- 2022 school year are approved as presented in the attachments.
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
Mrs. Chiu Mr. Csizmar
Mrs. Guas
Mr. Hong
Mrs. Lachs
X
Mrs. Reiss
Mr. Winston X
Mrs. Becker Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by voice vote.
STUDENT SERVICES 1. Confirmed Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Incidents Report (Roll Call) N.J.S.A. 18A:37-15 sets forth the investigation and reporting requirements for all acts of harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Also, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:37-15b(6)(c), “the results of each investigation shall be reported to the board of education no later than the date of the board of education meeting next following the completion of the investigation, along with information or any services provided, training established, discipline imposed, or other action taken or recommended by the superintendent.” The accompanying report is provided in compliance with these requirements. Board Policy 5512, Harassment, Hazing, Intimidation, Bullying and Cyber-bullying, and Regulation No. 5512, Hazing and/or Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying Investigation Procedure. Recommendation: That the attached report of confirmed harassment, intimidation and bullying incidents is accepted for the period August 6, 2021 through August 19, 2021.
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
X X
Mrs. Chiu X Mr. Csizmar
X
Mrs. Guas
X
Mr. Hong
X
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Mrs. Lachs X
X Mrs. Reiss X
Mr. Winston
X Mrs. Becker X Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by roll-call vote.
2. Monthly School Reports - July/August 2021 The monthly reports are presented for the Board's acceptance in accordance to the requirements of the following: N.J.S.A. 18A: 41-1 N.J.S.A. 18A: 36-25.2 N.J.A.C. 6A: 16-5.3 Board Policy No. 5111 N.J.S.A. 18A: 1-1 N.J.S.A. 18A: 38-1.b(1) & b(2) N.J.S.A. 18A: 38-1 b.(2)d Board Policy No. 2431 Recommendation: That the attached monthly school reports are accepted for the period of July and August 2021.
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
X X
Mrs. Chiu X Mr. Csizmar
X
Mrs. Guas
X
Mr. Hong
X Mrs. Lachs X
X
Mrs. Reiss X
Mr. Winston
X Mrs. Becker X Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by roll-call vote.
3. Out-of-District Placements For Student No. 107290, a new contract was received for the 2021-2022 school year. For Student No. 110729, a new contract was received for the 2021-2022 school year. For Student No. 22132, a tuition contract was previously approved for the 2021-2022 school year. A new contract was received including Extraordinary Services. For Student No. 110059, a tuition contract was previously approved for the 2021-2022 school year. A new contract was received including Extraordinary Services.
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Recommendation: That out-of-district placements are approved as follows: Student No.: 107290 Effective: July 6, 2021 Placement: Lake Drive School - Mountain Lakes BOE Tuition: $72,037.00 ESY: $7,203.70 Student No.: 110729 Effective: July 6, 2021 Placement: Bayshore Joint Comm. - DLC Shore Center Tuition: $53,000.00 Aide: $42,000.00 ESY: $9,000.00 ESY Aide: $3,000.00 Student No.: 22132 Effective: July 12, 2021 Placement: Bancroft School Aide: $32,760.00 ESY Aide: $6,656.00 Student No.: 110059 Effective: July 12, 2021 Placement: Bancroft Aide: $37,440.00 ESY Aide: $6,656.00
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
X X
Mrs. Chiu X Mr. Csizmar
X
Mrs. Guas
X
Mr. Hong
X Mrs. Lachs X
X
Mrs. Reiss X
Mr. Winston
X Mrs. Becker X Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by roll-call vote.
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 1. Contract Rescission - Transportation At the June 3, 2021 board meeting, public school routes were approved for the 2021-2022 school year. One of the contracted routes, CE0012P0*, has been determined to no longer be necessary since the full-day preschool program was relocated from Central
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Elementary School to Irwin Elementary School. A new bid solicitation will be issued. Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind the following 2021-2022 transportation contract with First Student, Morganville, NJ previously approved on June 3, 2021: CE0012/P0* $261.24 per diem
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
Mrs. Chiu Mr. Csizmar
Mrs. Guas
Mr. Hong
X Mrs. Lachs X
Mrs. Reiss
Mr. Winston
Mrs. Becker Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by voice vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS AND FOR THE GOOD OF THE CAUSE FOR THE BOARD Mr. Csizmar reported on the Security Committee meeting held earlier this evening. Mr. Csizmar extended thanks to the School Security Officers for their work and special thanks to Superintendent of School Dr. Victor Valeski, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Louis Figueroa, Director of School Security Operations Paul Natalicchio, School Security Coordinator Kevin Zebro, and School Business Administrator Bernardo Giuliana. Mr. Carangelo commented on providing masks to students. CLOSED SESSION Closed Session Resolution Recommendation: WHEREAS, the Board of Education must discuss matters which are not appropriate for discussion in a public meeting; and WHEREAS, these subjects are within the exceptions to the Open Public Meetings Act and are permitted to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-12b; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education intends to discuss matters as follows:
- Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-12b(6), “any tactics and techniques utilized in protecting the safety and property of the public, provided that their disclosure could impair such protection. Any investigations of violations or possible violations of the law.” The nature of the matter, described as specifically as
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possible without undermining the need for confidentiality, is: COVID-19 update and recovery plans.
WHEREAS, the length of the Closed Session is estimated to be one hour after which the public meeting of the Board shall reconvene and action MAY BE taken. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the East Brunswick Board of Education will recess into Closed Session for only the aforesaid subject(s); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the East Brunswick Board of Education hereby declares that its discussion of the aforesaid subject(s) will be made public at a time when the public’s interest in disclosure is greater than any privacy or governmental interest being protected from disclosure in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act.
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
Mrs. Chiu Mr. Csizmar
Mrs. Guas
Mr. Hong
X Mrs. Lachs X
Mrs. Reiss
Mr. Winston
Mrs. Becker Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by voice vote.
The meeting recessed into closed session at 8:14 PM and reconvened into open session at 8:58 PM. Mr. Winston departed at 8:50 PM during closed session. ADJOURNMENT 1. Adjournment Recommendation: That the meeting be adjourned.
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
Mrs. Chiu Mr. Csizmar
Mrs. Guas
Mr. Hong
X Mrs. Lachs X
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Mrs. Reiss
Mr. Winston
Mrs. Becker Totals 8 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by voice vote.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:58 PM. Respectfully submitted, Bernardo Giuliana, SFO, QPA School Business Administrator/ Board Secretary
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EAST BRUNSWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATIONAgenda Item: 3.
Date Prepared: 7/29/2021 Meeting Date: 8/19/2021
TO: Members, Board of Education
FROM: Bernardo Giuliana, SFO, QPA, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
SUBJECT: Minutes - August 5, 2021
Recommendation:Recommendation: That the August 5, 2021 open and closed session minutes are accepted. BoardMember
Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did NotVote
Mr.Carangelo
Mrs. ChiuMr. Csizmar Mrs. Guas Mr. Hong Mrs. Lachs Mrs. Reiss Mr. Winston Mrs. BeckerTotals
ATTACHMENTS:Description Upload Date TypeMinutes - open 8/19/2021 Backup Material
East Brunswick Board of Education Board Meeting Minutes
August 5, 2021
IMPORTANT NOTICE The following notice was read immediately prior to roll call. “Due to the COVID-19 health emergency and in order for the Board of Education to conduct its business, this board meeting is being held via video conference and streamed live via YouTube on the District website at www.ebnet.org. In addition, members of the public may provide comment at this meeting through Zoom by entering the URL (https://ebnet.zoom.us) into the web browser of your computer or mobile device and entering the meeting ID (964 2462 0826) and password (570429). Upon joining the meeting, your participation will be muted to ensure that there is no disruption to the business being conducted by the Board of Education.” CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL AT 7:30 PM
Board Member Present Absent Late Mr. Mark Carangelo X Mrs. Susanna Chiu X Mr. Mark Csizmar X Mrs. Heather Guas X Mr. Liwu Hong X Mrs. Laurie Lachs, Vice President X Mrs. Barbara Reiss X Mr. Jeffrey Winston X Mrs. Vicki Becker, President X Totals 9 0 0
With a quorum of nine Board members being present, the meeting proceeded with Mrs. Becker presiding.
Others Present Absent Dr. Victor P. Valeski Superintendent of Schools X
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Mr. Bernardo Giuliana, SFO, QPA School Business Administrator/Board Secretary X
Dr. Joyce Boley Assistant Superintendent of Academics X
Dr. Louis Figueroa Assistant Superintendent of Student Activities and Services X
Ms. Kelly Bond Director of Special Education X
Mr. Joseph Crotchfelt, CPA Director of Financial Services/Assistant School Business Administrator/Assistant Board Secretary
X
Mr. Nicholas LaTronica Chief Information Officer X
Mr. Paul Natalicchio Director of School Safety Operations
X
Ms. Danielle Ruggiero Director of Human Resources X
Mr. Gerald Schenck, CEFM Director of Facilities Management X
Ms. Nicole Tibbetts Director of Curriculum and Student Achievement
X
Mr. Matthew Giacobbe, Esq. Board Attorney X
Ms. Nora Hennessey Student Representative X
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRESIDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENT The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to ensure the right of the public to have advance notice of, and to attend the meetings of, public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is discussed and acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this Act, the East Brunswick Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time and place thereof posted at the Board of Education offices, located at 760 Route 18, East Brunswick, New Jersey. Written notice was also provided to the Sentinel, The Newark Star Ledger, The Home News and Tribune, and the Municipal Clerk of East Brunswick. All Board of Education meetings, with the exception of executive session discussions, are videotaped for later broadcast. It is the policy of the Board of Education that videotaped meetings are not edited for any purpose. Individuals who speak at the Board's public meetings should be aware of these videotaping rules. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT “Good Evening, On Tuesday evening, East Brunswick Township along with the East Brunswick Public Schools welcomed Olympian Sam Mattis home from the Tokyo Olympics at the East
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Brunswick High School Stadium. Sam is a 2012 graduate of East Brunswick Public Schools and has a litany of awards that now includes placing 8th in discus, in the World, at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. The public may recall that President Becker announced, at our last meeting, that we intended to return to in person face to face board meetings in our administrative complex. At the time of that announcement, we had been following an indoor mask optional policy for fully vaccinated individuals. As an alternative, we did investigate the financial impact of moving board meetings to the JMPAC at Hammarskjold Middle School. The set-up, security, breakdown, cleaning, movement of equipment, storage and livestreaming each board meeting was calculated to be approximately $20,000 per event. The board concurred with my recommendation that moving our board meetings for the short term would not be a fiscally responsible endeavor. Ultimately, after considering our meetings would be held in the Board's meeting room, I further recommended that we continue to meet virtually for the month of August with plans to return to face to face meetings in September, beginning before students return to school for full days of instruction. This was based on the science of two important pieces of data.
● Attendance at our board meetings have significantly increased in our virtualized environment, both logged into our Zoom meetings and watching from YouTube. We also have important public presentations scheduled for the next two meetings that are actually easier to view in our virtualized format. ● After conferring with the Middlesex Department of Health, the Delta COVID variant is beginning to appear so without any urgency to be face-to-face before we open schools, conducting the business of the board virtually over the next two meetings, seems prudent.
I encourage every East Brunswick family to investigate the COVID vaccination of every eligible member of their family, including extended family members if they are residing with you and your school aged children. We saw an immediate decline in the number of positive COVID-19 cases at the end of last school year, as more of our staff and student populations became fully vaccinated. The safety and durability of keeping our schools open for full days of instruction with before and after school care along with breakfast and lunch service this coming school year is dependent on our entire school population - that’s staff and students, when they are eligible - being fully vaccinated. By the way, both breakfast and lunch are being fully paid by the Federal government this coming school year. There will be no cost to families. Just a reminder that the first day of school for all students is Thursday, September 9th.
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Thank you.” PRESENTATIONS Guidance and Supports for Students and Families Assistant Superintendent Dr. Louis Figueroa, Supervisor of Guidance for Grades 6-12 and College and Career Readiness Ms. Louise Sultana, and Supervisor of Student Services and Wellness for Grades K-12 Ms. Danielle Blalock presented on guidance and support services in place for the new school year for students and their families. The PowerPoint presentation is attached and included in the minutes. FOR THE GOOD OF THE CAUSE FOR THE PUBLIC Public Comment Rules Members of the public may provide comment at this meeting through Zoom by entering the URL (https://ebnet.zoom.us) into the web browser of your computer or mobile device and entering the meeting ID and password provided. In order to be recognized, use the “chat” feature, select the Zoom meeting host, then enter and send your name to the host. You will be recognized to speak when your name is called. Individuals will be invited to speak in the order in which we have received your request. The 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 of community interest. To protect the privacy of all students and staff, concerns regarding individual students and staff members should generally be addressed by first meeting with the appropriate administrative staff. In order to permit the fair and orderly expression of such comment, the Board shall provide a period for public comment at every meeting of the Board. Public participation shall be permitted only as indicated on the order of business in Board Bylaw No. 0164. Public participation shall be extended to residents of this district, persons having a legitimate interest in the actions of this Board, persons representing groups in the community or school district, representatives of firms eligible to bid on materials or services solicited by the Board, and employees and pupils of this district, except when the issue addressed by the participant is subject to remediation by an alternate method provided for in policies or contracts of the Board. Public participation is not an opportunity to engage in a dialogue with the Board and shall be governed by the following rules: 1. A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by an announcement of his/her name, place of residence, and group affiliation, if appropriate. 2. A participant is limited to three (3) minutes’ duration; elapsed time will be determined through the use of a timing device operated by the Board Secretary; 3. No participant may speak more than once and there shall be no yielding of time
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among speakers; 4. All statement shall be directed to the presiding officer; no participant may address or question Board members individually; 5. There shall be no cross dialogue between the participant and the Board and/or Administration; 6. Upon conclusion of a participant’s remarks, the presiding officer will acknowledge the individual’s remarks and may respond and/or direct a member of the Administration to respond to an inquiry following the participant’s remarks or at the conclusion of the public participation session; The presiding officer may: a. Interrupt, warn, or terminate a participant’s statement when the statement is too lengthy, abusive, obscene, or irrelevant; b. Request any individual to leave the meeting when that person does not observe reasonable decorum; c. Request the assistance of law enforcement officers in the removal of a disorderly person when that person’s conduct interferes with the orderly progress of the meeting; d. Call for a recess or an adjournment to another time when the lack of public decorum so interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting as to warrant such action; and e. Waive these rules when necessary for the protection of privacy or the efficient administration of the Board’s business. N.J.S.A. 2C:33-8 N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 Ryan Mangels remarked on students wearing face masks for the new school year. BOARD OF EDUCATION 1. Minutes - July 22, 2021 Recommendation: That the July 22, 2021 open and closed session minutes are accepted.
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
X
Mrs. Chiu Mr. Csizmar
Mrs. Guas
Mr. Hong
Mrs. Lachs X
Mrs. Reiss
Mr. Winston
Mrs. Becker Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by voice vote.
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2. Policies - Second Reading and Approval (Roll Call) The policies presented below were reviewed and discussed at the June 24, 2021 Policy Committee meeting. The Policy Committee recommends action as noted. Policy No. 1581, Victim of Domestic or Sexual Violence Leave (M) (Revision), was presented for first reading at the July 22, 2021 board meeting. However, it has now been withdrawn without further action required Recommendation: That policies are approved on second reading as attached and listed below:
- 1643 - Family Leave (M) (Adoption) - 2270 - Religion in The Schools (Revision) - 2415.02 - Title I - Fiscal Responsibilities (M) (Revision) - 2415.03 - Highly Qualified Teachers (M) (Deletion) - 2422 - Health and Physical Education (M) (Revision) - 2464 - Gifted and Talented Students (M) (Revision) - 2622 - Student Assessment (M) (Revision) - 3431.1 - Family Leave (M) (Deletion) - 3431.3 - New Jersey's Family Leave Insurance Program (Deletion) - 4431.1 - Family Leave (M) (Deletion) - 4431.3 - New Jersey's Family Leave Insurance Program (Deletion)
And that said policies shall be immediately effective.
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
X
Mrs. Chiu X Mr. Csizmar
X
Mrs. Guas X X
Mr. Hong
X Mrs. Lachs
X X
Mrs. Reiss X
Mr. Winston
X Mrs. Becker X Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by roll-call vote.
3. Ratification Of Collective Bargaining Agreement For The Period July 1, 2021 Through June 30, 2026 – East Brunswick Education Association (Roll Call) This action is in anticipation of the East Brunswick Education Association ratifying the contract prior to the board meeting. Recommendation: The collective bargaining agreement between the East Brunswick Board of Education and the East Brunswick Education Association is ratified and approved for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2026.
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Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
X
Mrs. Chiu X Mr. Csizmar
X
Mrs. Guas
X
Mr. Hong
X Mrs. Lachs X
X
Mrs. Reiss X
Mr. Winston
X X Mrs. Becker X Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by roll-call vote.
FACILITIES 1. Contract - A.M.E. Inc. A.M.E. Inc. will provide building automation maintenance for all thirteen (13) District locations. Maintenance, diagnosis, and inspection of district control systems will be performed monthly. The District will be assigned a dedicated service technician who will be responsible for maintaining uninterrupted, efficient running of the district Building Management System. Recommendation: That A.M.E. Inc., Fairfield, NJ is awarded a contract for building automation maintenance under Educational Services Commission of NJ (ESCNJ) RFP 20/21/-50 effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 in the amount of $233,960.00.
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
X
Mrs. Chiu Mr. Csizmar
Mrs. Guas
Mr. Hong X
Mrs. Lachs
Mrs. Reiss
Mr. Winston
Mrs. Becker Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by voice vote.
FINANCIAL SERVICES 1. Gift - Bank of America Employee Giving Campaign The District has received a $1,000.00 donation from the Bank of America Employee
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Giving Campaign. The payment is presented on behalf of a Bank of America employee who has chosen to donate to our school district via the Bank's Employee Giving Campaign. It has been determined that these funds will primarily be used to purchase a mixture of audio and video equipment which will be used for live streaming events with East Brunswick High School Students. Funds will also be used to purchase items for the East Brunswick High School TV Studio and for a monitor upgrade used for video editing. Recommendation: That a donation from the Bank of America Employee Giving Campaign is accepted in the amount of $1,000.00 for the purchase of a mixture of audio and video equipment on behalf of East Brunswick Public Schools; and That the Board of Education recognizes and extends its sincere thanks to the Bank of America Employee Giving Campaign for their efforts in making this gift possible.
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
Mrs. Chiu Mr. Csizmar
Mrs. Guas
Mr. Hong
Mrs. Lachs X
Mrs. Reiss
Mr. Winston
X Mrs. Becker Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by voice vote.
2. Grant - Every Student Succeeds (ESSA) Act The consolidated application for funding encompasses Title I (Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Education Agencies), Title IIA (Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund), Title III (Language Instruction for English Learners), and Title IV (Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program). Funding for each program is based on a per pupil allocation for public schools. The District has the responsibility for developing and administering the grant for nonpublic schools within East Brunswick, as well as the District. The grant provides funding for supplemental programs for East Brunswick basic skills and ESL students in eligible schools and professional development and training materials for language arts, mathematics, and science. The total ESSA Consolidated Grant Program Funding is $1,112,891.00. The District must provide assurances with respect to this funding as noted in the attached along with the detailed amount of funding awarded to each grant program.
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Recommendation: That the consolidated formula sub-grant under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is approved for submission in the total amount of $1,112,891.00 for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 as attached; and That the statement of assurances are acknowledged as attached.
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
Mrs. Chiu Mr. Csizmar
Mrs. Guas
Mr. Hong
Mrs. Lachs X
Mrs. Reiss
Mr. Winston
X Mrs. Becker Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by voice vote.
3. Grant - Goethe Institute The Board Facilities & Transportation Committee reviewed the proposal below at its August 3, 2021 meeting. Denis Parfilko (East Brunswick High School German 6 Honor Student) and Alexander Suponya (East Brunswick High School Class of 2020) received the 1st Place Award from the Goethe Institute for their submission of a video entitled "Reunification Revisited - Utopian Thinkers Wanted", organized for students of German and Modern German history in the United States. Dr. Vinella, East Brunswick High School Principal, along with Dr. Silke Franco, East Brunswick High School German Teacher and Mr. Parfilko have determined that the $1,000.00 award is to be allocated towards the painting of a mural dedicated to the World Language Department at East Brunswick High School. This will require engaging an artist for the project. The Artist is to create one line drawing and one full color image to be used by the students of EBHS as a guide to paint a mural. The Work will reflect the following purpose: The mural is dedicated to famous German speaking thinkers, authors, writers, inventors, scientists, and other public figures. The Mural will show these famous figures from different eras interacting organically in a classroom-like setting. The purpose of this mural is to show these German speaking figures in a setting and environment that students can relate too. Most of these figures are part of the curriculum and featuring them on the wall creates a sense of connection between the student and the curriculum. When the student learns about a German figure like Goethe in class, he or she often
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views it as a boring subject that is being forced upon him. When the same Goethe is in a mural which he passes by every day, and the Goethe there is doing something that is relatable to the student, the student forms a much more engaged attitude towards the subject. The mural will indirectly increase student engagement because they feel a connection to the subject, whereas before they did not. The Mural also serves to lift a student’s spirit because a beautiful mural in an otherwise empty part of the school will always be inspiring. The final painting on the wall - the mural - done by the students shall not be considered Work. The Facilities & Transportation Committee recommends approval at this time contingent upon the Committee's subsequent review of and recommendation regarding the artist's drawing and image. Recommendation: That, based upon the Board's Facilities and Transportation Committee recommendation, the Board of Education accept the award from the Goethe Institute in the amount of $1,000.00 on behalf of the East Brunswick High School World Language Department; and That thanks are extended to the Goethe Institute for its efforts in making this award possible; and That, upon completion of the artist's work, the drawing and image shall be submitted to the Board's Facilities and Transportation Committee for review and recommendation to the Board of Education.
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
Mrs. Chiu Mr. Csizmar
Mrs. Guas
Mr. Hong
Mrs. Lachs X
Mrs. Reiss
Mr. Winston
X Mrs. Becker Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by voice vote.
4. Nonpublic School Security Aid The New Jersey Nonpublic Security Aid Program authorizes Nonpublic School Aid to be paid to school districts and allocated for nonpublic schools located in the public school district. The District serves as a flow thru for these State Funds. The Funds are specifically allocated to nonpublic schools and are not for East Brunswick Public Schools.
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Recommendation: That nonpublic school security purchases are approved for the 2021-2022 school year as follows: Nonpublic School: St. Bartholomew School Item Description: Entrance Doors and Exterior Door # 3 - Ascend Construction Management, Inc. ESCNJ State Approved Coop #65MCESCCPS IQC Master Contract # 20/21-03 Proposal Total: $39,794.73
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
Mrs. Chiu Mr. Csizmar
Mrs. Guas
Mr. Hong
Mrs. Lachs X
Mrs. Reiss
Mr. Winston
X Mrs. Becker Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by voice vote.
5. Transportation Electrification Program Proposal - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection In a continuing effort to reduce diesel emissions and mitigate climate change, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) is offering another round of funding to replace diesel vehicles with electric and recruit shared electric mobility (eMobility) strategies to benefit environmental justice communities. NJDEP will be leveraging proceeds from New Jersey's participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and is expecting to fund 20-25 projects. To that end, the District will apply for the implementation of eleven Lion Electric school buses and charging stations. In exchange, the District must surrender 11 diesel-fueled school buses, which must be scrapped. The program is expected to cover 100 percent of the cost, which is estimated to be $4,733,322.00. Recommendation: That an electric school bus project proposal for eleven Lion Electric school buses and charging stations estimated at $4,733,322.00 is approved for submission to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection under the Transportation Electrification Program.
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
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Mrs. Chiu Mr. Csizmar
Mrs. Guas
Mr. Hong
Mrs. Lachs X
Mrs. Reiss
Mr. Winston
X Mrs. Becker Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by voice vote.
HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Personnel Actions (Roll Call - Majority of Full Board Required) The personnel actions listed in the attached report are in compliance with Board of Education policies and regulations, applicable collective bargaining agreements, practice, and other governing law and principles. All recommended appointments are within the allotted positions established by the budget or subsequently approved by the Board. Recommendation: That the attached personnel actions, pursuant to the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, is approved.
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
X
Mrs. Chiu X Mr. Csizmar
X
Mrs. Guas
X
Mr. Hong
X Mrs. Lachs X
X
Mrs. Reiss X
Mr. Winston
X X Mrs. Becker X Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by roll-call vote.
2. Personnel Actions - Addendum No. 1 (Roll Call - Majority of Full Board Required) The personnel actions listed in the attached report are in compliance with Board of Education policies and regulations, applicable collective bargaining agreements, practice, and other governing law and principles. All recommended appointments are within the allotted positions established by the budget or subsequently approved by the Board.
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Recommendation: That the attached personnel actions - addendum no. 1, pursuant to the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, is approved.
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
X
Mrs. Chiu X Mr. Csizmar
X
Mrs. Guas
X
Mr. Hong
X Mrs. Lachs X
X
Mrs. Reiss X
Mr. Winston
X X Mrs. Becker X Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by roll-call vote.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT 1. Contract - First Aid & CPR, LLC The staff development program provides professional development opportunities to meet the needs of the district’s diverse learning community. First Aid & CPR, LLC will provide state required Basic Life Support training to all district nurses. This training will provide a state-approved course at the rate of $70.00 per participant and will allow each nurse to receive a renewal of their certification upon completion. The workshop will be conducted on September 3, 2021 for fourteen (14) district nurses at cost of $70.00 per person. The workshop/training is funded through the General Fund. Recommendation: That First Aid & CPR, LLC, Englishtown, NJ is approved to present Basic Life Support training on September 3, 2021 in the amount of $70.00 per person.
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
Mrs. Chiu Mr. Csizmar
Mrs. Guas
Mr. Hong X
Mrs. Lachs
Mrs. Reiss
Mr. Winston
X Mrs. Becker Totals 9 0 0
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The above action was unanimously approved by voice vote.
STUDENT SERVICES 1. Confirmed Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Incidents Report (Roll Call) N.J.S.A. 18A:37-15 sets forth the investigation and reporting requirements for all acts of harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Also, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:37-15b(6)(c), “the results of each investigation shall be reported to the board of education no later than the date of the board of education meeting next following the completion of the investigation, along with information or any services provided, training established, discipline imposed, or other action taken or recommended by the superintendent.” The accompanying report is provided in compliance with these requirements. Board Policy 5512, Harassment, Hazing, Intimidation, Bullying and Cyber-bullying, and Regulation No. 5512, Hazing and/or Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying Investigation Procedure. Recommendation: That the attached report of confirmed harassment, intimidation and bullying incidents is accepted for the period July 23, 2021 through August 5, 2021.
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo X X
Mrs. Chiu X Mr. Csizmar
X
Mrs. Guas
X
Mr. Hong
X X Mrs. Lachs
X
Mrs. Reiss X
Mr. Winston
X Mrs. Becker X Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by roll-call vote.
2. Monthly School Reports - June 2021 The monthly reports are presented for the Board's acceptance in accordance to the requirements of the following: N.J.S.A. 18A: 41-1 N.J.S.A. 18A: 36-25.2 N.J.A.C. 6A: 16-5.3 Board Policy No. 5111 N.J.S.A. 18A: 1-1 N.J.S.A. 18A: 38-1.b(1) & b(2) N.J.S.A. 18A: 38-1 b.(2)d Board Policy No. 2431
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Recommendation: That the attached monthly school reports are accepted for the period of June 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021.
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo X X
Mrs. Chiu X Mr. Csizmar
X
Mrs. Guas
X
Mr. Hong
X X Mrs. Lachs
X
Mrs. Reiss X
Mr. Winston
X Mrs. Becker X Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by roll-call vote.
3. Out-of-District Placements Student No. 112734 is displaced, living in East Brunswick. The parent/guardian has requested to maintain the student's placement at the district of origin, Old Bridge, which is supported by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Student No. 104067 is an East Brunswick resident and registered Charter School student. The parent and Charter School CST placed the student in a private school for the disabled. East Brunswick Public Schools is responsible for tuition costs associated with the out-of-district placement. Student No. 90162 was previously approved to attend an out of district placement for the 2021- 2022 school year. An updated contract was received increasing the tuition cost. Recommendation: That out-of-district placements are approved as follows: Student No.: 112734 Effective: July 5, 2021 Placement: Old Bridge Township Public Schools Tuition: $20,196.00 ESY: $2,244.00 Related Services (Speech & OT): $5,988.00 Student No.: 104067 Effective: July 1, 2021 Placement: The Laurel School Tuition: $46,680.00 Student No.: 90162
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Effective: September 2, 2021 Placement: Piscataway PATHS program Tuition: $30,479.00
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo X X
Mrs. Chiu X Mr. Csizmar
X
Mrs. Guas
X
Mr. Hong
X X Mrs. Lachs
X
Mrs. Reiss X
Mr. Winston
X Mrs. Becker X Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by roll-call vote.
4. Receipt of 2019-2020 HIB Self-Assessment - District and School Grade Report N.J.S.A. 18A:17-46 requires school districts to report on self-assessment grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights. The HIB Self-Assessment grades for 2019-2020 were just approved by the NJDOE in June 2021. A full Board presentation on the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights (ABBR) progress for the District will be given as scheduled in the Fall of 2021. Recommendation: That the receipt of the 2019-2020 HIB self-assessment district and school grade report are accepted as presented in the attachment for the school year ending June 30, 2020.
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo X X
Mrs. Chiu X Mr. Csizmar
X
Mrs. Guas
X
Mr. Hong
X X Mrs. Lachs
X
Mrs. Reiss X
Mr. Winston
X Mrs. Becker X Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by roll-call vote.
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TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 1. Bid Award - Student Transportation Services (Bid No. 2022-04) The District prepared specifications and solicited bids for transportation services to and from school. Bid specifications were sent to nineteen vendors with three vendors responding. The bids were received and opened on Friday, July 16, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. The results are as follows:
Recommendation: That contracts are awarded effective September 9, 2021 for student transportation services for the 2021-2022 school year (bid no. 2022-04) as follows: First Student, Morganville, NJ is awarded routes as follows:
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
Mrs. Chiu Mr. Csizmar
Mrs. Guas
Mr. Hong
X Mrs. Lachs X
Mrs. Reiss
Mr. Winston
Mrs. Becker Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by voice vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS AND FOR THE GOOD OF THE CAUSE FOR THE BOARD Student Representative Nora Hennessey reported on students’ summer experience as well as back to school preparations. Ms. Lachs reported on the recent Facilities & Transportation Committee meeting. CLOSED SESSION Closed Session Resolution Recommendation: WHEREAS, the Board of Education must discuss matters which are not appropriate for discussion in a public meeting; and WHEREAS, these subjects are within the exceptions to the Open Public Meetings Act and are permitted to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-12b; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education intends to discuss matters as follows:
- Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-12b(6), “any tactics and techniques utilized in protecting the safety and property of the public, provided that their disclosure could impair such protection. Any investigations of violations or possible
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violations of the law.” The nature of the matter, described as specifically as possible without undermining the need for confidentiality, is: COVID-19 update and recovery plans. - Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-12b(7), “any pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiation other than in subsection b. (4)” of N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 “in which the public body is, or may become a party. Any matters falling within the attorney-client privilege, to the extent that confidentiality is required in order for the attorney to exercise his ethical duties as a lawyer.” The nature of the matter, described as specifically as possible without undermining the need for confidentiality, is: Update regarding the filing of School Ethics Disclosure Statements.
WHEREAS, the length of the Closed Session is estimated to be one hour after which the public meeting of the Board shall reconvene and action WILL NOT BE taken. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the East Brunswick Board of Education will recess into Closed Session for only the aforesaid subject(s); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the East Brunswick Board of Education hereby declares that its discussion of the aforesaid subject(s) will be made public at a time when the public’s interest in disclosure is greater than any privacy or governmental interest being protected from disclosure in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act.
Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
Mrs. Chiu Mr. Csizmar
Mrs. Guas
Mr. Hong
X Mrs. Lachs X
Mrs. Reiss
Mr. Winston
Mrs. Becker Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by voice vote.
The meeting recessed into closed session at 9:25 PM and reconvened into open session at 10:53 PM. Mr. Hong inquired on the use of school facilities by outside entities. ADJOURNMENT 1. Adjournment Recommendation: That the meeting be adjourned.
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Board Member Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did Not Vote Mr. Carangelo
Mrs. Chiu Mr. Csizmar
Mrs. Guas
Mr. Hong
X Mrs. Lachs X
Mrs. Reiss
Mr. Winston
Mrs. Becker Totals 9 0 0
The above action was unanimously approved by voice vote.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 PM. Respectfully submitted, Bernardo Giuliana, SFO, QPA School Business Administrator/ Board Secretary
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EAST BRUNSWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATIONAgenda Item: 4.
Date Prepared: 8/10/2021 Meeting Date: 8/19/2021
TO: Members, Board of Education
FROM: Bernardo Giuliana, SFO, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
SUBJECT: Policies - First Reading (Roll Call)
Summary:Due to the time-sensitive nature of re-opening schools, several policy adoptions and deletions are required. On June 26, 2020, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) released “The Road Back: Restart and Recovery Planfor Education” (The Road Back). In response to The Road Back being published, the following Policies were developed toaddress the requirements outlined in The Road Back: 1648 Restart and Recovery Plan; 1648.02 Remote Learning Options forFamilies; and 1648.03 Restart and Recovery Plan – Full-Time Remote Instruction. The “Restart and Recovery Plan” was alsodeveloped for school districts to utilize in developing reopening plans for September 2020. The Road Back is no longer applicable and was supplanted by “The Road Forward: Health and Safety Guidance for the 2021-2022 School Year” (The Road Forward) published by the NJDOE in June 2021. A new Policy 1648.11 – The Road ForwardCOVID-19 – Health and Safety has been developed to address The Road Forward and provide a framework for reopening plansfor the 2021-2022 school year. The Road Forward requires planning to provide full-day, full-time, in-person instruction andoperations for the 2021-2022 school year which is addressed in Policy 1648.11. The previous COVID-19 Policies should be abolished because they are not consistent with The Road Forward. The Policiesthat should be abolished are: Policy 1648; Policy 1648.02; and Policy 1648.03. The Federal Families First Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Act (FFCRA) was effective April 1, 2020 and expiredDecember 31, 2020. This Federal law and Policy 1649 provided extended Federal Family Leave with pay and emergency paidsick leave for specific reasons related to COVID-19. The FFCRA has expired and employers are no longer required to complywith the provisions of the law. Therefore, Policy 1649 requiring paid leave should be abolished. Bylaw 0164.6 – Remote Public Board Meetings During a Declared Emergency is still required for Boards of Education that wishto conduct a Board meeting remotely. The current state of emergency is still in place notwithstanding the recent passage of P.L.2021, c. 103 indicating the public health emergency will sunset in January 2022. A Board of Education that cannot conduct an in-person Board meeting in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act must comply with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 5:39-1.1 etseq. and Bylaw 0164.6.
Recommendation:Recommendation: That policies are approved on first reading as attached and listed below:
-1648 - Restart and Recovery Plan (M) (Deletion)-1648.02 - Remote Learning Options for Families (M) (Deletion)-1648.03 - Restart and Recovery Plan - Full-Time Remote Instruction (M) (Deletion)-1648.11 - The Road Forward Covid-19 - Health and Safety (M) (New)-1649 - Federal Family First Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Act (M) (Deletion)
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-1649 - Federal Family First Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Act (M) (Deletion) And that said policies shall be presented for second reading at the next board meeting after which they shall become effective. BoardMember
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Mrs. ChiuMr. Csizmar Mrs. Guas Mr. Hong Mrs. Lachs Mrs. Reiss Mr. Winston Mrs. BeckerTotals
ATTACHMENTS:Description Upload Date Type1648 - Restart and Recovery Plan 8/10/2021 Backup Material1648.02 - Remote Learning Options for Families (M) 8/10/2021 Backup Material1648.03 - Restart and Recovery Plan - Full-Time Remote Instruction (M) 8/10/2021 Backup Material1648.11 - The Road Forward Covid-19 - Health and Safety (M) 8/10/2021 Backup Material1649 - Federal Families First Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Act (M) 8/10/2021 Backup Material
Section: Administration1648. 1648 RESTART AND RECOVERY PLAN (M)
Date Created: August 2020Date Edited: November 2020
1648- 1648 RESTART AND RECOVERY PLAN (M)
M On June 26, 2020, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) published “The Road Back -Restart and Recovery Plan for Education” (Guidance), a guidance document for reopening NewJersey schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Guidance provided school officials with theinformation necessary to ensure that schools reopen safely and are prepared to accommodate staff andstudents’ unique needs during these unprecedented times. The NJDOE required school districts inthe State to develop, in collaboration with community stakeholders, a “Restart and Recovery Plan”(Plan) to reopen schools that best fits the district’s local needs. The Guidance requires the Board of Education to adopt certain policies and the Board adopts Policy1648 to address those policy requirements in the Guidance. Policy 1648 shall only be effectivethrough the current COVID-19 pandemic and will take precedence over any existing Policy on thesame or similar subject, unless determined otherwise by the Superintendent. A. NJDOE Guidance – Key Subject Area 1 – Conditions for Learning
1. Transportation
a. If the school district is providing transportation services on a school bus, a facecovering must be worn by all students upon entering the school bus unlessdoing so would inhibit the student’s health. It is necessary to acknowledge thatenforcing the use of face coverings may be impractical for young children orindividuals with disabilities. Exceptions to the face covering requirements shallbe those outlined in A.2.d. below:
(1) Accommodations for students who are unable to wear a face covering
should be addressed according to that student's particular need and inaccordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
b. The school district shall use best practices for cleaning and disinfecting
district-owned school buses and other transportation vehicles in accordancewith A.3. below.
c. District-employed school bus drivers and aides on district-owned school
buses shall practice all safety actions and protocols as indicated for otherschool staff.
d. If the school district is using contracted transportation services, the contractor
shall ensure all Board of Education safety actions and protocols are followedby the contractor and its employees and/or its agents.
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[See Policy Guide 1648 – Appendix C for the protocols/procedures for“Transportation” which is also included in the school district’s Restart and RecoveryPlan.]
2. Screening, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and Response to Students and Staff
Presenting Symptoms
a. The school district shall screen students and employees upon arrival to a schoolbuilding or work location for COVID-19 symptoms and a history of exposure.
(1) School staff must visually check students and employees for symptoms
upon arrival (which may include temperature checks) and/or confirmwith families that students are free of COVID-19 symptoms.
(2) Health checks must be conducted safely and respectfully, and in
accordance with any applicable privacy laws and regulations. (3) Results must be documented when signs/symptoms of COVID-19 are
observed. (4) The screening protocol will take into account students and employees
with disabilities and accommodations that may be needed in thescreening process for those students and employees.
(5) Students and employees with symptoms related to COVID-19 must be
safely and respectfully isolated from others. (6) If the school district becomes aware that an individual who has spent
time in a school district facility tests positive for COVID-19, districtofficials must immediately notify local health officials, staff, andfamilies of a confirmed case while maintaining confidentiality.
b. School staff and visitors are required to wear face coverings unless doing so
would inhibit the individual's health or the individual is under two years of age.
(1) If a visitor refuses to a wear a face covering for non-medical reasonsand if such covering cannot be provided to the individual at the point ofentry, the visitor's entry to the school/district facility may be denied.
c. Students are required to wear face coverings, unless doing so would inhibit the
student's health. It is necessary to acknowledge that enforcing the use of facecoverings may be impractical for young children or individuals withdisabilities.
(1) Accommodations for students who are unable to wear a face covering
should be addressed according to that student's need and in accordancewith all applicable laws and regulations.
d. Exceptions to the Requirement for Face Coverings
(1) Doing so would inhibit the individual's health. (2) The individual is in extreme heat outdoors.
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(3) The individual is in water. (4) A student's documented medical condition, or disability as reflected in
an Individualized Education Program (IEP), precludes the use of a facecovering.
(5) The student is under the age of two, due to the risk of suffocation. (6) During the period a student is eating or drinking. (7) Face coverings should not be placed on anyone who has trouble
breathing or is unconscious, or anyone who is incapacitated orotherwise unable to remove the face covering without assistance (e.g.face coverings should not be worn by Pre-K students during nap time).
(8) The student is engaged in high intensity aerobic or anaerobic activities. (9) Face coverings may be removed during gym and music classes when
individuals are in a well-ventilated location and able to maintain aphysical distance of six feet apart.
(10) When wearing a face covering creates an unsafe condition in which to
operate equipment or execute a task.
[See Policy Guide 1648 – Appendix E for the protocols/procedures for “Screening,PPE, and Response to Students and Staff Presenting Symptoms” which is alsoincluded in the school district’s Restart and Recovery Plan.]
3. Facilities Cleaning Practices
a. The school district must continue to adhere to existing required facilitiescleaning practices and procedures and any new specific requirements of thelocal health department as they arise.
b. A procedure manual must be developed to establish cleaning and disinfecting
schedules for schools and school equipment, targeted areas to be cleaned, andmethods and materials to be used.
[See Policy Guide 1648 – Appendix G for the protocols/procedures for – “FacilitiesCleaning Practices” which is also included in the school district’s Restart andRecovery Plan.]
4. Wraparound Supports
a. Mental Health Supports
The school district’s approach to student mental health supports will beaffected by the learning environment in place at the beginning of the schoolyear. If in-person instruction is not feasible, the district must find other waysto assess and monitor students’ mental health.
[See Policy Guide 1648 – Appendix K for the protocols/procedures for “Academic,Social, and Behavioral Supports” which is also included in the school district’s Restartand Recovery Plan.]
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a. Upon notification that a resident has tested positive for COVID-19, the localhealth department will call the school district to determine close contacts towhom they may have spread the virus, where close contact is defined as beingwithin six feet for a period of at least ten minutes.
b. The school district shall assist the local health department in conducting
contact tracing activities, including ongoing communication with the identifiedindividual and/or their contacts.
c. The school district shall ensure adequate information and training is provided
to the staff as necessary to enable staff to carry out responsibilities assigned tothem.
d. A staff liaison(s) shall be designated by the Superintendent or designee and
shall be responsible for providing notifications and carrying out othercomponents that could help ensure notifications are carried out in a prompt andresponsible manner.
e. School districts shall allow staff, students, and families to self-report symptoms
and/or suspected exposure. [See Policy Guide 1648 – Appendix F for the protocols/procedures for “ContactTracing” which is also included in the school district’s Restart and Recovery Plan.]
B. NJDOE Guidance – Key Subject Area 2 – Leadership and Planning
1. Scheduling
a. The school district’s Plan must account for resuming in-person instruction andshall provide steps to shift back to virtual learning models if circumstanceschange and in-person instruction guidelines can no longer be followed.
b. The school district’s Plan accommodates opportunities for both synchronous
and asynchronous instruction, while ensuring requirements for a 180-dayschool year are met.
c. The school district recognizes special populations will require unique
considerations to ensure the continuity of learning as well as the health andsafety of students and staff within the least restrictive environment.
(1) Special Education and English Language Learners (ELL)
(a) The school district shall provide educators with professional
development to best utilize the accessibility features andaccommodations tools made available through technology-based formats in accordance with this Policy.
(b) The school district shall continue to ensure students receive
individualized supports that meet the requirements of the IEPand 504 Plans.
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[See Policy Guide 1648 – Appendix N for the protocols/procedures for “Scheduling ofStudents” which is also included in the school district’s Restart and Recovery Plan.]
2. Staffing
a. The school district shall comply with all applicable employment laws whenmaking staffing and scheduling requirements, including, but not limited to, theAmericans Disabilities Act (ADA), the Health Insurance Portability andAccountability Act (HIPPA), and all applicable State laws.
b. As the school district adjusts schedules, teaching staff members must maintain
quality instruction for students pursuant to the minimum requirements set forthin NJDOE regulation.
[See Policy Guide 1648 – Appendix O for the protocols/procedures for “Staffing”which is also included in the school district’s Restart and Recovery Plan.]
C. NJDOE Guidance – Key Subject Area 3 – Policy and Funding
1. School Funding
a. Purchasing
The school district may likely need to purchase items not needed in the pastand may experience increased demand for previously purchased goods andservices to implement the Plan. The school district shall continue to complywith the provisions of the “Public School Contracts Law”, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1et seq.
b. Use of Reserve Accounts, Transfers, and Cashflow
The school district shall apply for the approval from the Commissioner ofEducation, prior to performing certain budget actions, such as withdrawingfrom the emergency reserve account or making transfers that cumulativelyexceed ten percent of the amount originally budgeted.
c. Costs and Contracting
The school district shall follow all New Jersey State laws and regulationsapplicable to local school districts for purchasing when procuring devices andconnectivity or any technology related item.
D. NJDOE Guidance – Key Subject Area 4 – Continuity of Learning
1. Ensuring the Delivery of Special Education and Related Services to Students withDisabilities
a. The school district shall continue to meet their obligations to students with
disabilities to the greatest extent possible.
2. Professional Learning
a. The school district shall prepare and support teaching staff members in meetingthe social, emotional, health, and academic needs of all students throughout the
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(a) The school district shall grow each teaching staff member’sprofessional capacity to deliver developmentally appropriatestandards-based instruction remotely.
(2) Mentoring and Induction
(a) The school district shall ensure:
(i) All novice provisional teachers new to the district beprovided induction;
(ii) One-to-one mentoring is provided to novice provisional
teachers by qualified mentors; (iii) Mentors can provide sufficient support and guidance to
novice provisional teachers working in a remoteenvironment;
(iv) Mentoring is provided in both hybrid and fully remote
learning environments and that mentors and provisionalteachers will agree upon scheduling, structure, andcommunication strategies they will use to maintain thementoring experience; and
(v) The use of online collaborative tools for school staff to
remain connected to other mentors, new teachers, andadministrators to maintain a sense of communal support.
(3) Evaluation
(a) The school district has considered the requirements and best
practices with provisional status teachers, nontenured educators,and those on Corrective Action Plans (including extraobservations, extra observers, assuring more frequent feedbackand face-to-face).
3. Career and Technical Education (CTE)
a. The school district shall implement innovative learning models for new
learning environments regarding CTE. b. Quality CTE Programs
The school district shall ensure students have access to appropriate industry-recognized, high-value credentials.
c. Work-Based Learning
The school district will ensure students are provided the opportunity toparticipate in safe work-based learning, either remotely (simulations, virtual
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New Jersey Department of Education “The Road Back – Restart and Recovery Plan forEducation”Memorandum – New Jersey Governor and Department of Education – Conditions forLearning – Health and Safety – August 3, 2020
Adopted: 20 August 2020Revised: 12 November 2020
Appendices
–The provisions of the attached Appendices C, E, F, G, K, N, and O from the district’s Restart and RecoveryPlan are included in Policy 1648.
Appendix C
Critical Area of Operation #3 – Transportation
This school district should include in Appendix C the locally developed protocols addressing the anticipatedminimum standards as required by the NJDOE Guidance and referenced in the Board’s Plan – Section A.1.c.,including, but not limited to:
Student Transportation The protocols described below shall apply to student transportation services provided by East BrunswickPublic School District buses as well as by contracted student transportation service companies. It isimperative that parents shall review these protocols with their children to ensure a clear understanding ofresponsibilities. Students who fail to follow protocols will lose bus privileges for the remainder of the schoolyear. Student Health Monitoring
a. It is the parent’s responsibility to ensure their child is healthy to attend school. Parents shallmonitor their child’s temperature prior to boarding the school bus.
i. If the child’s temperature is not normal, the child must be kept home. At no times shall a childwho is unwell or showing signs of illness be sent to school.
b. If any member of the household has tested positive for COVID-19 and are currently quarantined,the child shall not be sent to school.
Social Distancing on School BusesA. Social distancing is not possible to achieve on school buses. Therefore, in accordance with the New
Jersey Department of Education report entitled “The Road Back – Restart and Recovery Plan forEducation” dated June 2020, the following minimum standards shall apply:
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a. All students who are able to do so must wear a face covering (mask) at all times while on theschool bus. The face covering must be placed over the mouth and nose prior to boarding theschool bus.
b. Student use of cell phones is prohibited from use for voice calls, as well as still and videophotography. While students are permitted to use the cell phone’s audio feature such as for music,audio books, etc., students must use headphones in order that the audio will not be heard byothers.
c. Students will board and disembark school buses based on the first-in, last out method. Studentswill be seated beginning at the back-most available rows. Students will disembark the school busbeginning with the front-most rows.
B. School Bus Seating
a. To the greatest extent possible, the student seating aboard school buses will be as follows: i. Two students shall be seated on bench seats normally accommodating three students. ii. One student shall be seated on bench seats normally accommodating two students. iii. The first bench seat located directly behind the bus driver shall not be occupied. C. School Bus Ventilation
a. Warm Weather – Vehicles Equipped with Air Conditioning i. Air conditioning systems will be turned on with outside airflow setting. The recirculated air
setting will not be used. ii. Windows will remain closed.
1. In the event that the air conditioning system is not functioning, windows will remain open.In that case, windows may be partially or fully closed in cases of precipitation to avertsuch precipitation from penetrating the school bus cabin.
iii. All roof hatches will remain open to provide for constant fresh air circulation throughout thebus. Roof hatches may be closed in cases of precipitation to avert such precipitation frompenetrating the school bus cabin. Where an IEP requires the school bus to maintain cold cabinair, roof hatches shall remain closed.
b. Warm Weather – Vehicles Not Equipped with Air Conditioning i. The mechanical ventilation system will be turned on with outside airflow setting. The
recirculated air setting will not be used. ii. Windows will remain open. Windows may be partially or fully closed in cases of precipitation
to avert such precipitation from penetrating the school bus cabin. iii. All roof hatches will remain open to provide for constant air circulation throughout the bus.
Roof hatches may be closed in cases of precipitation to avert such precipitation frompenetrating the school bus cabin.
c. Cold Weather i. The mechanical ventilation system will be turned on with outside airflow setting. The
recirculated air setting will not be used. ii. Windows will remain open. Windows may be partially or fully closed in cases of precipitation
to avert such precipitation from penetrating the school bus cabin. iii. All roof hatches will remain open to provide for constant air circulation throughout the bus.
Roof hatches may be closed in cases of precipitation to avert such precipitation frompenetrating the school bus cabin.
D. School Bus Drivers, Bus Aides, Student-assigned Aides, Student-assigned Nurses
a. Drivers shall wear a face covering (mask) immediately prior to opening the doors for students toboard or disembark the school bus. In order to not interfere with driving and in accordance withCDC guidelines for transit drivers, drivers will remove their face covering 1) after students havebeen seated and the school bus is prepared for departure or 2) the bus has been fully disembarked.
b. Drivers shall wear protective gloves while performing school bus disinfecting protocols.c. Bus aides shall wear a face covering (mask) at all times while on the school bus.
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d. Student-assigned aides and student-assigned nurses shall wear a face shield at all times whiles onthe school bus.
E. Child Car Seats
a. Where a child car seat is required pursuant to an IEP, the child car seat shall be covered with adisposable cover.
b. Disposable covers shall be removed and replaced at the conclusion of a bus run after all studentshave disembarked the school bus.
F. School Bus Cleaning and Disinfecting Protocols
a. The driver shall clean and disinfect the entire interior of the school bus at the conclusionof each the following:
i. An entire home-to-school multi-tiered (high school, middle school, elementary school) run; ii. An entire school-to-home multi-tiered (high school, middle school, elementary school) run; iii. Mid-day run; iv. Late bus run; and v. Athletic transportation.
b. District school bus interior cleaning and disinfecting protocols shall consist of the following in theorder listed:
i. Wiping all seats and touchable areas with the Orbio® cleaner disinfectant. ii. HEPA vacuum the entire floor surface. iii. Sanitize the entire interior with an electrostatic sprayer.
c. Contracted student transportation companies will implement similar protocols following CDCrecommendations.
Appendix E Critical Area of Operation #5 - Screening, PPE, and Response to Students andStaff Presenting Symptoms This school district should include in Appendix E the locally developed protocols addressing the anticipatedminimum standards as required by the NJDOE Guidance and referenced in the Board’s Plan – Section A.1.e.,including, but not limited to: Screening Procedures for Students and Staff
Staff · Staff will enter through a designated location and have their temperature screened as well as answer the
symptoms and history of exposure questions. This will be logged for contact tracing. · Students will enter through designated locations (bus entrance, walkers entrance, parent drop-off entrance
or early morning program). Students will have their temperature screened prior to entering the building. Attendance in Genesis will be used for contact tracing.
· It is important to note that due to the limited communication abilities of the students within special
programs, each student should be screened daily using a thermometer to check for a temperature. · Contracted related service providers will be made aware of District screening tools and required to
comply to the same standards.
Protocols for Symptomatic Students and Staff
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Staff · Any staff member that begins to feel or show signs of Flu like symptoms will immediately be assessed by
the School Nurse. If they are well enough to drive home, they will do so. If not, they will be immediatelyquarantined to the isolation room and wait for an emergency contact to pick them up.
o If an employee is confirmed or suspected to have COVID-19, employers should inform employees
who were close contacts (within 6 feet) for more than 15 minutes of possible exposure toCOVID-19 in the workplace but maintain confidentiality of the sick employee as required by theAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
o If it has been less than 7 days since the sick employee has been in the facility, close off any areasused for prolonged periods of time by the sick person: Wait 24 hours before cleaning and disinfecting to minimize potential for other employees
being exposed to respiratory droplets. If waiting 24 hours is not feasible, wait as long aspossible.
During this waiting period, open outside doors and windows to increase air circulation inthese areas.
o If it has been 7 days or more since the sick employee used the facility, additional cleaning and
disinfection is not necessary. Continue routinely cleaning and disinfecting all high-touch surfacesin the facility. Follow the CDC cleaning and disinfection recommendations
· If an employee has tested positive for COVID-19 (laboratory confirmed), co-workers who were close
contacts (within 6 feet) for more than 15 minutes should:
o Stay home until 14 days after last exposure and maintain social distance from others at all timeso Telework if possibleo Self-monitor for symptoms and consider getting tested for COVID-19o Avoid contact with people at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19o Exception – Critical/essential employees (i.e. law enforcement, 911 call center employees, fire,
DPW, custodial staff, and workers in government facilities, etc.) who have a potential exposuremay return to work as long as they remain asymptomatic and additional precautions are taken(https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/critical-workers/implementing-safety-practices.html).
· If an employee has tested negative for COVID-19, the employee may return to work if she is symptom
free (including free of the symptoms described below) and fever free (without the use of fever-reducingmedicine) for 72 hours. If the employee is able to work from home, the BOE may permit the employee toremain at home to quarantine.
Students· Any student that begins to feel or show signs of Flu like symptoms, will immediately be assessed by the
School Nurse. After medical assessment, they will be quarantined in the isolation room and wait for pickup by a parent or emergency contact.
· If a student is sent home from school ill with Flu like symptoms, they must remain out of school for 72hours fever free without fever reducing medication (as per CDC guidelines). In addition, they mustpresent a doctor’s note that they have been cleared to return to school. If the treating physician required aCovid test, the student should not return to school until the negative results are received back. If astudent tests positive for Covid, parents should immediately contact the School Nurse who will contact
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the County Department of Health. The County DOH will work in conjunction with the EBPS to docontact tracing and determine those that need to quarantine for 14 days.
Protocols for Face Coverings · East Brunswick Public Schools will require face coverings by all staff and students at all times except if
the individual has a medical condition which prevents them from wearing one. Special Education · Reasonable accommodations will be provided for students who are unable to wear face coverings.
Medical documentation will be required or the IEP team may determine the student’s disability asreflected in the IEP precludes the use of a face mask. In these cases, the IEP will be amended to includethis information.
· If students require support “tolerating” a mask, the teacher, District BCBA, and related service providers
will provide the student appropriate behavioral support.
Appendix F
Critical Area of Operation #6 - Contact Tracing
This school district should include in Appendix F the locally developed protocols addressing the anticipatedminimum standards as required by the NJDOE Guidance and referenced in the Board’s Plan – Section A.1.f. Staff · Staff will be screened and logged on their way into the building for temperature and exposure. This will
be logged daily.· Following questions will be asked daily:
o Are you experiencing any Flu Like symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath)?o Have you or anyone that you are living with been ill or diagnosed with Covid-19?o Have you taken any fever reducing medication today?o Have you traveled out of New Jersey within the past 14 days?
Students · Parents will be provided with the criteria of when keep their children home from school and sign off
receipt of understanding in the Summer Mailing forms. · Students will have a temperature screen on their way into the building, and upon entering after care if
applicable. Genesis will hold attendance of who was in school on each day for contact tracing purposes. · Any students that are symptomatic will be screened by the School Nurse who will also keep log in the
Genesis Medical tab.
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Critical Area of Operation #7 - Facilities Cleaning Practices
This school district should include in Appendix G the locally developed protocols addressing the anticipatedminimum standards as required by the NJDOE Guidance and referenced in the Board’s Plan – Section A.1.g. Facilities Cleaning Practices The District’s existing facilities cleaning practices will be expanded to encompass the protocols describedbelow. These protocols are supplemental to existing practices, and all practices not specifically delineatedherein shall continue to be implemented. I. Building Zones and Custodial Responsibilities
a. Each custodian will be dedicated to specific zones of the building to which they are assigned. It isthe custodian’s responsibility to ensure that they adhere to all facilities cleaning practices.
II. Enhanced Cleaning and Disinfecting
a. The table below identifies the items and areas along with the related minimum schedule forcleaning and disinfecting.
Item/Area Frequency Approximate Time of OccurrenceDesks and chairs Continuous Throughout the day
Lunchroom tables and chairs (GradesK-7) 3 x Daily
At the conclusion of each of thefollowing: Early Morning Program,single-session day, and After School
Program activitiesLunchroom tables and chairs (Grades8-12) 1 x Daily Night shift
Interior and exterior door handles andpush plates 4 x Daily Every two to three hours during
periods of building occupancy
Handrails 4 x Daily Every two to three hours duringperiods of building occupancy
Restrooms including those locatedwithin instructional andnoninstructional spaces
4 x Daily Every two to three hours duringperiods of building occupancy
Light switches (hallways) 4 x Daily Every two to three hours duringperiods of building occupancy
Light switches (instructional and non-instructional spaces) 1 x Daily Night shift
Handles on equipment, i.e., fitnessequipment. 1 x Daily Night shift
Buttons on vending machines andelevators 4 x Daily Every two to three hours during
periods of building occupancyDrinking fountains Closed Office Equipment (copy machines,postage machines). 4 x Daily Every two to three hours during
periods of building occupancy
Wall locker handles/locks 4 x Daily Every two to three hours duringperiods of building occupancy
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Corridors 1 x Daily Night shiftFloors (hard surfaces & carpet) 1 x Daily Night shiftInstructional spaces 1 x Daily Night shiftNon-instructional spaces 1 x Daily Night shiftGymnasiums 1 x Daily Night shift
b. The cleaning and disinfecting protocols shall consist of the following in the order listed:
i. Wiping all seats and touchable areas with the Orbio® cleaner disinfectant. ii. HEPA vacuum the entire floor surface. iii. Sanitize the entire interior with an electrostatic sprayer dispersing hospital-grade disinfectant
twice per week.c. Individual use items such as telephones, keyboards, two-way radios, computer monitors will be
wiped/disinfected by the individual user. III. Hand Sanitizer, Paper Towel, and Soap Dispensers
a. Custodians shall check and refill as necessary hand sanitizer, paper towel, and soap dispenserswhile performing protocols.
IV. Food Service Operations
a. Food service staff will continue to follow regular protocols. i. Food contact surfaces (i.e., prep tables, pots, pans) will be washed, rinsed, and sanitized prior
to use, between task changes, and before closing down each day’s operations. ii. All other high touch surfaces such as door handles for refrigerators, freezers, ovens, steamers,
storage rooms, carts, phones, and bathrooms will be cleaned and sanitized upon opening thekitchen and before closing down each day’s operations. In the event a staff member touchesany of these items without the use of gloves, the item will be cleaned and sanitized each time.
iii. Food service lines (if being used) will be sanitized upon opening the kitchen, between everymeal period, and before closing down each day’s operations.
Appendix K
Academic, Social, and Behavioral Supports
This school district should include in Appendix K supplemental materials, evidence, and further explanationsof the elements listed in the Academic, Social, and Behavioral Supports section in the Board’s Plan – SectionA.2.a. through A.2.e. The East Brunswick Board of Education’s Plan includes a comprehensive RtI model for identifyingindividual students who need extra academic, behavioral or emotional support. This model is a systematicapproach to prevention, intervention, and enrichment in grades Pre-K through 12 which includes tieredcriteria, tiered interventions, I & RS meetings. This process is facilitated by principals, teachers, readingspecialists, math specialists, instructional coaches, student assistance specialists, counselors, other buildingadministrators. East Brunswick educators will be tasked with teaching curriculum, while accounting for the loss of learningthat may have resulted from the extended school building closures. To accelerate students’ progress duringthe upcoming school year, East Brunswick educators will identify what unfinished learning needs to beaddressed for each student. Maximizing instructional time to provide daily lessons and an additional dailyintervention period for identified students will accelerate learning to provide students with grade-levelmaterials, tasks, and assignments along with the appropriate support necessary to fill the most critical gaps inlearning. In the absence of Spring 2020 summative assessment data, the East Brunswick Public Schools will
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identify alternate sources of prior assessment data which may complement data-driven decision-makingregarding remediation efforts. Online pre-assessments and formative assessments will be leveraged in eithera fully virtual or hybrid learning environment to support the evaluation of student strengths and the areas forimprovement, and to inform next steps, including determining whether remediation is required for an entiregroup of students or on an individual student basis. Teachers have two dedicated periods daily - one forplanning and one for virtual support of students, in addition to lunch. Teachers will provide student supportduring virtual Office Hours or a dedicated Intervention/Enrichment period.
1. Social Emotional Learning and School Culture and Climate
B. Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports Utilize Intervention and Referral Services
I&RS PROCEDURESN.J.A.C. 6A:16-8
Parent Notification · Principal sends parent(s) a letter informing them of the I&RS request and the scheduled I&RS meeting
date and time within 15 school days of the referral.
Wraparound Supports · The Board awarded a contract for Therapeutic Services to Effective School Solutions at its June 25, 2020
meeting. Effective School Solutions shall provide three (3) full time New Jersey-licensed mental healthprofessionals for the for the 2020-2021 school year (“Full School Year”), defined as the period ofSeptember 2020 through June 2021 to provide therapeutic mental health services to students that include:
o individual psychotherapy sessionso group therapy sessionso multifamily group therapy session each montho professional development for staff
· These services are in addition to and will complement the school counseling and student assistance
counseling programs that are currently provided by District staff members.
Appendix N
Scheduling of Students
This school district should include in Appendix N the locally developed protocols addressing the anticipatedminimum standards as required by the NJDOE Guidance and referenced in the Board’s Plan – Section B.3.,including, but not limited to:
The East Brunswick Board of Education’s Plan ensures continuity of learning while being responsive to ourstudents’ family members and caregivers. School Day
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The East Brunswick Board of Education is committed to maintaining quality instruction for students andabiding by the minimum requirements set forth in NJDOE regulations. The East Brunswick Board ofEducation’s Plan includes resuming in-person instruction. Scheduling decisions have been informed bycareful evaluation of the health and safety standards and the most up-to-date guidance from the New JerseyDepartment of Health (NJDOH), as well the input of stakeholders about the needs of all students and therealities unique to East Brunswick Public Schools. Virtual learning will continue to be guided by P.L. 2020, c.27 and the school district's updated EmergencyClosure School Preparedness Plan if schools are required to deliver instruction through a fully virtualenvironment during limited periods throughout the school year due to a local or Statewide public healthemergency. In accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8.3, a school day shall consist of not less than four hours, except that onecontinuous session of two and one-half hours may be considered a full day in Kindergarten. East BrunswickBoard of Education policies for attendance and instructional contact time will accommodate opportunities forboth synchronous and asynchronous instruction, while ensuring the requirements for a 180-day school yearare met.
The East Brunswick Board of Education’s Plan includes parent choice with cohorts of students followingalternating schedules with 50% capacity in our elementary schools and 25% capacity in our secondaryschools. The Early Learning Academy Preschool will be following district and state recommendations withregards to child care and early childhood education, and students will be attending classes 5 days per weekwith smaller class sizes. Instructional time will be maximized with all students attending school each dayduring scheduled school hours. Our elementary students will remain in the homeroom classroom throughoutthe school day, except for recess or other outdoor instruction. Special Area teachers will come to thehomeroom classroom or take the students outside. In 4th and 5th grades, teachers will switch classroomsmid-day. Our secondary students will follow a 63 minutes per period A/B block schedule.
Education Plan
Scheduling will support a combination of synchronous and asynchronous instruction which allows forcontact time between educators and their students, as well as time for students to engage with their peers.Concurrent classroom strategies will be employed. Instructional activities will be planned according to whatis developmentally appropriate for each grade band and appropriate for the instructional delivery of thecontent to enhance student learning.
East Brunswick educators will develop a shared understanding among staff, students, and families acrossgrade-levels and schools regarding learning expectations, and anticipated environments and expectations forinteractions to ensure all students have access to high-quality instruction. Instruction will be designed forstudent engagement and foster student ownership of learning as well as student meta-cognition.All students in Grades K-7 will receive a Chromebook and will utilize Google Classroom to access allannouncements, assignments, videos, daily schedule, virtual meeting links, and weekly planner. All studentsin Grades 8-12 will receive a Lenovo laptop and utilize Canvas Learning Management System. East Brunswick educators understand that best practice and guidance from the American Academy ofPediatrics is to limit screen time for students in grades Pre-K through 2. Developmentally appropriatepractices show that young learners are most successful with hands-on learning, rather than worksheets orcomputer-based activities. In this grade band, mostly interactive learning activities will be planned. An increased effort will be made to reduce shared equipment. If students must share equipment we willinstitute a hand washing system prior to use of equipment as well as after. In addition, those items will besanitized in between use.
Standard grading and assessment policies will be enforced. Assessment practices will be reviewed and willinclude: locally developed pre-assessment; formative; interim; and summative. East Brunswick Public
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Schools will develop and communicate a plan of accountability that identifies how teachers will monitor andassess student performance, including how they grade students (Grades Pre-K through 12).
Building classroom community will be the focus in our elementary schools on the first days of school. Pre-assessments administered will be limited to informing instruction plans with respect to gaps in the mastery ofstandards while continuing to move students forward at current grade-level. Such pre-assessments will beincorporated into regular classroom activities and will not interfere with student learning opportunities asschools reopen. East Brunswick Public Schools assesses data on how our ELLs experienced instruction during remote orhybrid learning; particularly for newcomer students and students with lower English language proficiencylevels, in the following ways: ESL teacher and ELL parent telephone conversations, teacher-led Virtualmeetings with parents and ELLs, teacher email communication with ELLs' parents, teacher email interactionwith ELLs. Furthermore, at the elementary level, teacher review of student engagement in FlipGrid, GoogleDocuments, Google Classroom, Padlet, RazKids, Newsela, ReadWorks.org, United Literacy. At thesecondary level, teachers review ELL performance on Canvas assignments and participation in MicrosoftTeam meetings. East Brunswick Public Schools assesses ELLs’ levels of engagement and access in an in-person, virtual, orhybrid learning environment in the following ways: teacher review of ELL performance in Canvasassignments, teacher review of how ELLs respond to formative assessment comments, anecdotal informationfrom conversations during Zoom meetings with ESL teacher, teacher-student daily emails with questions andanswers, teacher-student questions and answers in Canvas modules, chats in Microsoft Teams asking aboutthe work. Each student received a district device and was able to access the online environment, via theInternet. Students will be provided the opportunity to participate in safe work-based learning, either remotely(simulations, virtual tours, etc.) or in-person. East Brunswick Public Schools will offer work-based learningopportunities addressed in the administrative code and will have simulations/scenarios to expose our studentsto situations that they will encounter when they are back in the job. Special Education It is the goal of the Special Education Department to educate students in our K-12 Special Program andelementary Resource Program settings (self-contained, elementary pull-out resource and some students that mayrequire additional instruction) via in person instruction five days a week (half days to coincide with generaleducation) for the following reasons:
Students in our self-contained and elementary pull-out resource programs often present with academic andfunctional skills that are far below their grade level peers These students experience significant regression when not in school and require an extended amount oftime to recoup the skills they have lostIn-person instruction allows for the use of research-based pedagogy that is proven effective with thispopulation of studentsIEP placement type is not the sole reason for consideration of five day programming;location/frequency/duration of special education services including related services (OccupationalTherapy, Physical Therapy, Speech and Language, Counseling, Social Skills) may also be considered in thedecision-making process for a five day in-school option
In order to safely accomplish this task, in addition to what will be provided to all students and staff, additionalPPE has been ordered for Special Class Programs:
gowns (for teachers, aides, related service providers)disposable gloves (for teachers, aides, related service providers)
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desktop plexiglass guards (for case managers, special class teachers, and related service providers) face mask/shield (or case managers, special class teachers, and related service providers) - theseeliminate the need for the cloth mask underneath so students can see the staff member’s face
In-School Planning (in addition to all the provisions and safety procedures outlined in this document,the Special Education department is including the following:)
All staff are required to wear a mask/shield throughout the school day Tabletop plexiglass guard will be used during close proximity teaching, evaluations, and relatedservicesGowns and gloves will be available for teachers for to enable them to provide the support ourstudents may require (feeding, toileting, transfers, close proximity teaching)Students will be encouraged to wear a mask, especially during close proximity to staff**Due to current circumstances and the need to prioritize students’ health, certain aspects of astudent’s program may not be implemented as stated in the student’s IEP, for example:
Inclusion opportunities as outlined in the IEP may not occur due to the schedules offered ingeneral education and the need to keep students safely in one environment for the majority ofhis/her dayCourses involving community based trips and job site training will be suspended at this timeas we cannot go into the community until safe to do so - alternative courses have been createdfor students involved in these programs (explained in more detail below)If the staff/student ratio in an instructional setting exceeds the specified maximum, the needswill be reviewed, and necessary changes will be provided to uphold health and safetyregulations These alterations to programming will not result in an IEP change, however, will becommunicated to the parent via case manager and case notes will be placed in student files
The sharing of materials and supplies between students will be limitedHand sanitizer will be available in classrooms and there will be increased opportunities for studentsto wash their handsInstructional areas will be cleaned and sanitized as per the district’s cleaning schedule and increasedin specific environments when neededTo minimize student movement throughout the building, related service therapies, lunch and specialclasses will be provided in the classroom when feasible and appropriate
Communication with Families (by the opening of school)
An email will be sent to all parents of students being considered for five day in person instruction byAugust 14, 2020Summer case managers will reach out to the parents of students in special programs regarding“specialized transportation” and the requirement for students to wear masks on the bus due to notbeing able to social distance with peers. The following questions will be asked and documented in agoogle document created by our department:
Will you be utilizing transportation for the 20-21 school year?If you are using transportation, the child must wear a mask. Are there issues that wouldprevent your child from wearing a mask?If not, do you intend to transport the child yourself or will the student not be attending school?
Summer case managers will also contact parents if returning to school prohibits certain aspects ofthe student’s program from being implemented as stated in the IEP due to current circumstances andthe need to prioritize students’ healthThe special education department administration will host a webinar for parents to assist theirchildren with the transition back to school addressing the following:
Review safety procedures on transporting the children to school as well as what the day willlook like upon arrival to school
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The PPE protocol for staff and students (when applicable)Any general changes to the students instructional dayGeneral changes to programmingRelated services delivery
Communication with Staff/Related Service Providers/Child Study Teams
Professional development will be provided on “Best Practices”-Do’s/Don’ts of Virtual Instruction(for all teachers and related service providers)Autism/Special Programs teachers will be targeted during the ABA training this summerAdditional PD on Google classroom, Canvas (district), and other effective instructional practices thatcan be utilized in the classroomProvide PD that is centered on the best accessibility features and accommodations tools madeavailable through technology-based formats. The special education department administration will host a webinar for the special educationdepartment staff to assist them with the transition back to school.
The webinar will address:Review safety procedures on transporting the children to school as well as what his/herday will look like upon arrival to schoolThe PPE protocol for staff and students (when applicable)Any general changes to the students instructional dayGeneral changes to programmingRelated services delivery
Work with district BCBA on behavioral supports for parents & training all staff on behavioralinterventionsIn collaboration with classroom teachers, determine consistent diagnostic tools in order to gaugeregression and support instructional practices:
As a department, we also recognize that at any time, the district can transition back to distance learning. Inaddition, we may have parents who choose to not send their children to school and who will require continuousvirtual learning. To prepare for this possibility, we will do the following: · Virtual Learning Planning:
Survey for 20-21 teachers to distribute to parents which includes:Best times for services/instructionType of instruction (live, individual, Zoom)
All teachers PreK-7 to set up a Google classroom, 8-12 CanvasTeachers to create a “backup plan” and virtual learning schedule, sample will be providedTeachers will create a log sheet for virtual services, sample will be providedTeachers work with related services providers to plan an emergency service schedule for virtuallearning Teacher led PD for teachers and related service providersDigital data sheets to track student progress
EBHS Structured Learning Experience (SLE) Plan:SLE is a job based learning program at the high school where students, teachers and job coaches spend 3periods of time leaving the high school campus and working in various businesses throughout the community togain job experience and obtain job related skills. **It is important to note that this decision was made in collaboration with teachers who teach in the programat EBHS
Given the circumstances of Covid-19 and the potential risk to students and staff, it is ourrecommendation that the SLE program is suspended for the 20-21 school year
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The elimination of this program leaves the students with 3 periods of instruction that need to befilled with quality curricular experiences that would enhance his/her learning within the confines ofthe HS; The plan to address these issues is as follows:
There are currently 31 students enrolled in the SLE program for the 20-21 school year.The students in those classes will be broken into groups that will cycle through the followingelective courses:
World CulturesTransition PlanningMoney ManagementCareersEntrepreneurshipInformation Processing
Using summer curriculum writing hours, teachers will review/revise curriculum as neededTeachers will be reassigned to teaching the above classes based on the schedulingrecommendations of EBHS and class sizes will be determined based on social distancingregulationsThe number of instructional assistants will be evaluated to determine the students’ needs foreach class period
These changes will result in:The elimination of transportation needs for the program for the 20-21 school yearA redistribution of job coaches to instructional aide positions to support teachers within thedistrict with instructional programsOrdering of additional curricular materials to support the new coursesCST contacting parents to discuss the changes in program and the courses that will beavailable and offered
This school district should include in Appendix O the locally developed protocols addressing the anticipatedminimum standards as required by the NJDOE Guidance and referenced in the Board’s Plan – Sections B.4.,B.5., and B.6. Staffing In consideration of access and equity for all staff to ensure the continuity of learning, the district has:· Provided devices to all certificated staff, which allows them to access the District curriculum and
technology programs, and capability for distance learning;· Created a Moodle COVID Resource page, containing all emails, CDC posters, NJDOE guidance
documents, NJDOL and NIH links, and leave entitlement information;· Purchased two washable cloth masks to all staff;· Increased summer security for all buildings;· Established summer health screenings at all buildings;· Established a rotating on-site/remote summer work schedule for twelve month-employees to raise the
comfort level of staff retuning to work;· Increased hand sanitizer stations;· Worked cooperatively with the President of the EBEA to survey all staff on their return to work plans and
anticipated challenges, so the District can investigate reasonable accommodations;· Provided travel advisory/quarantine information and updates (as released) to staff so they may plan
accordingly;· Consulted with the Board Attorney on applicable employment laws to ensure compliance;· Established weekly virtual Administrator Meetings to ensure communication is on-going and timely;· Refined the roles of support staff in education activities;· Reworked the district Mentor checklist to ensure high quality novice teacher support continues;· Established a focus group to plan for certificated evaluations;· Communicates regularly with the county office on teacher certification questions;
The East Brunswick Board of Education’s Plan identifies roles and responsibilities of school administrators,teachers, instructional assistants, educational services professionals, and student teachers that will ensurecontinuity of learning and leverage existing resources and personnel to maximize student success for both In-Person and Hybrid Learning Environments. Mentor Teachers East Brunswick Public Schools will plan for “in-person” contact to develop a mentor/mentee relationshipusing agreed upon communication methods and schedules that provide confidentiality and sufficient support.The District will identify the most immediate issues to address with the mentee considering technology needsand how to provide effective remote instruction. East Brunswick Public Schools will establish mentor/mentee observation protocols for remote environmentsthat protect confidentiality, respect student privacy, and provide the mentee with relevant support. EastBrunswick Public Schools will integrate self-care, for mentor and mentee, into its mentoring practices. TheDistrict will continue to maintain logs of mentoring contact. When classroom observations are required the District will consider all health and safety measures when amentor is completing in-person observations of a mentee. East Brunswick Public Schools will also consideralternative methods for classroom observations and avoiding in-person contact where possible. Mentoring and Induction
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East Brunswick Public Schools will provide Induction meetings for all novice provisional teachers andteachers new to the district. East Brunswick Public Schools will also provide one-to-one mentoring to noviceprovisional teachers by qualified mentors as stated above. The District will ensure that mentors can providesufficient support and guidance to novice provisional teachers working in a remote environment. Mentoringof novice provisional teachers will occur in both a hybrid and fully remote learning environment. The District will ensure that mentors and novice provisional teachers agree upon the scheduling, structureand communication strategies they will use to maintain the mentoring experience. East Brunswick PublicSchools will use online collaborative tools such as Microsoft Teams to remain connected to other mentors,new teachers and administrators to maintain a sense of communal support.
East Brunswick Public Schools will look to the NJDOE’s Mentoring Guidance that outlines requirementsand flexibilities for nontenured teachers with an induction to the teaching profession and to the schooldistrict community through differentiated supports based on the teachers' individual needs. Evaluation East Brunswick Public Schools modified annual evaluation training during the summer of 2020 to highlightprocedures and processes that would be impacted due to potential hybrid scheduling. The District isdeveloping observation schedules based on New Jersey Department of Education guidelines and with ahybrid model in mind. East Brunswick Public Schools will utilize the role of the School Improvement Panel (ScIP) to informprofessional learning, mentoring, and other evaluation-related activities which occur in individual schools.The District will consider the requirements and best practices involved with provisional statue teachers,nontenured educators and those on Corrective Action Plans (including extra observations, extra observers,assuring more frequent feedback and face-to-face).
The District will consider convening a District Evaluation Advisory Committee (DEAC) meeting to reviewevaluation policies and procedures. Professional Learning East Brunswick Public Schools will engage faculty and staff in at least two days of professional learningprior to the beginning of the school year. The District calendar is currently being reviewed to possiblyinclude additional professional learning days prior to students beginning the school year. East BrunswickPublic Schools has identified technology such as Google Classroom in Grades K-7, Canvas LearningManagement System in Grades 8-12 and the Microsoft Teams suite of applications that will be used to offerhybrid and fully remote instruction. Training on these technologies has been provided during the summer of2020 with additional training to occur in September of 2020 prior to the start of the school year. EastBrunswick Public Schools understands the need to provide professional learning that will better equipleaders, staff, substitutes, students, and parents to adapt to altered educational environments and experiences.
Each school’s Pandemic Response Team will work to identify and address the learning loss for the mostvulnerable populations and prepare and support educators in meeting the social, emotional, health, andacademic needs of all students. The District’s data management system, EduClimber, will be employed by allmembers of the school community to evaluate student achievement in the wake of the virtual end to the2019-2020 school year.
In collaboration with each school’s Pandemic Response Team administrators, school leaders and educatorswill determine what types of support are needed for effective pedagogical approaches during remote orhybrid instruction. In planning curriculum, instruction, and assessment for reopening, East Brunswick PublicSchools’ administrative team will focus on building staff capacity to deliver highly effective instruction in
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hybrid environments as well as preparing them to address any learning gaps that might prevent students frommeeting grade-level New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS). In addition to professional learning opportunities presented prior to the beginning of the year furtherprofessional learning opportunities will be available throughout the school year on a weekly, rotating basis.These professional learning opportunities will be strategically targeted to grow each educator’s professionalcapacity to deliver developmentally appropriate, standards-based instruction remotely. Additionally theprofessional learning offerings will allow for the input and collaboration of stakeholders, including all staff,parents, and community members. Further, for special education and ELL students, the East BrunswickBoard of Education will provide educators with professional development to best utilize the accessibilityfeatures and accommodations tools made available through technology-based formats. East BrunswickPublic Schools will continue to ensure students receive individualized supports that meet the requirements ofIEP and 504 Plans. East Brunswick Public Schools will support educators teaching in-person, hybrid, and virtually, in a way thatallows all students to meet their required instructional hours for the day, which may include remote studentscompleting independent work while students in the classroom receive instruction. The following scenariosare being carefully examined for incorporation: providing teachers common planning time; professionaldevelopment plans (PDPs) for teaching staff and administrators that are flexible and adaptable to thechanging needs of the district, school, and individual educator. To ensure all staff supporting virtual learning are prepared to provide or support instruction on day one, theEast Brunswick Schools will: designate staff members to provide ongoing support with technology tostudents, teachers, and families while each department (secondary) or school (elementary) will develop aschedule and assign a technology point person to teachers by grade level or content area. East Brunswick Public Schools recognizes the increased need for all staff to address matters of equity,student trauma, social emotional learning, and digital citizenship and will plan appropriate professionallearning opportunities. Additional considerations include East Brunswick Public Schools recognizes that providing accessible, and user-friendly resources or trainingfor parents/caregivers and community members for safe use of the technology is important. To this end, theDistrict will work with Parent/Teacher Associations at the school level to disseminate this information. East Brunswick Public Schools recognizes that professional learning must grow each educators’ professionalcapacity to deliver developmentally appropriate, standards-based instruction remotely. It will be important todifferentiate this learning to accommodate the needs of the following students: Students with Disabilities;English Language Learners; Students without devices and/or internet and undocumented students. East Brunswick Public Schools is aware that professional learning planning should include the input andcollaboration of stakeholders, including all staff, parents/caregivers and community members. The Districtwill consider a survey of needs to gain input from various stakeholders. East Brunswick Public Schools willalso develop a communication plan to frequently and consistently communicate with all stakeholders prior toand during the school year. Professional Development Plans (PDPs) for teaching staff and administrators, as always, should remainflexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the District, school and individual educator. NJDOE regulations support the inclusion of a broad range of activities in a teacher’s annual professionaldevelopment requirements, potentially including a variety of qualifying experiences related to alternativemethods of instruction that have been necessitated by the transition to remote learning. East BrunswickPublic Schools understand that PDPs are considered living documents subject to change as circumstances
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require and that teachers, supervisors and administrators may want to consider the learning of newtechnologies, virtual instructional methods, peer supports and other collaborative efforts as professionaldevelopment that count towards the requirement of 20 hours of professional learning annually. Mentor Requirements Mentors must provide the following support and document in mentor log.
· During the first four weeks, there must be a minimum of one 40-minute meeting each week.· Meeting includes recommended topics and others as needed.· Mentor will sit in novice classroom during weeks 2 and 4 (Via Google Meets or Canvas)· Novice will sit in mentor’s classroom in weeks 1 and 3 (Via Google Meets or Canvas).· Mentor and novice continue to meet at least once per month - Virtually via Google Meets or
Microsoft Teams or other agreed upon technology.
Specific supports as they pertain to Mentoring during Covid-19· Plan for “in-person” contact with the mentee using agreed upon communication methods and
schedules that provide confidentiality and sufficient support.· Identify the most immediate issues to address with the mentee considering technology needs and how
to provide effective remote instruction. · Establish observation protocols for remote environments that protect confidentiality, respect student
privacy, and provide the mentee with relevant support. · Integrate self-care, for mentor and mentee, into mentoring scheduling and practices. · Continue to maintain logs of mentoring contact.· Mentor teachers should consider all health and safety measures when doing in-person observations. · Plan for “in-person” contact with the mentee using agreed upon communication methods and
schedules that provide confidentiality and sufficient support. · Consider alternative methods for classroom observations and avoiding in-person contact where
possible. Week One Recommended TopicsNovice visits Mentor’s classroom via Google Meet or Canvas Orientation to buildings/facilities or online procedural aspects of teaching, technology for distance learning;Locating Materials and Supplies; Preparing Bulletin Boards or online presence of classroom. If students are in school: Fire Drill and Lockdown Drill Procedures; Building Personnel; TeacherSchedule/Bell Schedule; Procedures for distributing textbooks and other materials; Practice Topic: Classroom Environment - in school or virtually Week Two Recommended TopicsMentor visits Novice’s classroom – focus on environment via Google Meet or Canvas District handbook review; School handbook review; Classroom Management/AnchorCharts (Elementary); Technology/Multimedia (Genesis, www.ebnet.org, Smartboard/ELMO, Google Classroom, Canvas,Netstorage, VoiceMail, Blackboard)Lesson Plan Format; Practice Topic: Planning and Preparation - Google Classroom / Canvas - other electronic resources
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Week Three Recommended TopicsNovice visits Mentee’s classroom – focus on environment and strategies via Google Meet or CanvasIf in staff/students are in school: Building forms and procedures (attendance, referrals, etc.);Grading/Assessment/Genesis/EduclimberDistrict Calendar; School Community/PTA/Holidays (Elementary); Practice Topic: Instruction
Week Four Recommended TopicsMentor visits Novice’s classroom – focus on instructional strategies via Google Meets or CanvasParent Communication (Progress Reports, phone calls, conferences); Review Danielson Practice Rubric; Evaluation Procedures; Core Curriculum Content Standards; Curriculum Guides, onCourse, Moodle,Staffapps site for professional development Monthly Suggested Topics for Discussion and Review OctoberPDP/SGO/SGP;Evaluation Process (I&RS Action Plan); Genesis and Educlimber; Progress reports, gradingguidelines, Conferences (Oct); Frontline Absence Management; IEPs, 504s and Health Alert Lists, ASSAforms NovemberAll non-tenured teachers are scheduled to be observed no later than 11/30.Report Cards ; Teaching Strategies; Professional Day Approval Procedures & Reimbursement;Duties if staff students are in school; Extracurricular involvement DecemberRunning Records (Elementary) ; Student Progress; Midterm exams (Grades 8-12 if applicable in a virtualenvironment); Classroom management reminders/re-set JanuaryExpectations of students; Professional Development Hours; grading; FebruaryConferences; Teaching Strategies – Higher Level; Orders for classrooms for the next school year;Evaluations – continued follow-up; rehiring process MarchStandardized testing - NJSLA; analyzing assessments; communication with parents; reflection onDanielson’s Framework for Professional Practice – identifying strengths and weaknesses AprilReport Cards; staff development needs; preparing for year two Curriculum – reflections on lesson planning /instruction MaySummer staff development registration, reflection, resume updates JuneReport Cards; Closing the year; Opening letter for next year; Packing up classroom (if staff/students arephysically in the building)
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Section: Administration1648.02. REMOTE LEARNING OPTIONS FOR FAMILIES (M)
Date Created: August 2020Date Edited: August 2020
1648.02- REMOTE LEARNING OPTIONS FOR FAMILIES (M)
M On July 24, 2020, the New Jersey Governor and the Commissioner of Education published a supplementalguidance document titled “Clarifying Expectations Regarding Fulltime Remote Learning Options forFamilies 2020-2021” as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This supplemental guidance includes anadditional “anticipated minimum standard,” as this phrase is used throughout “The Road Back: Restart andRecovery Plan for Education” (NJDOE Guidance). This additional “anticipated minimum standard”provides that, in addition to the methods and considerations explicitly referenced in the NJDOE Guidancefor scheduling students for in-person, remote, or hybrid learning, families/guardians (hereinafter referred toas “parents”) may submit, and school districts shall accommodate, requests for full-time remote learning. Requests for full-time remote learning may include any service or combination of services that wouldotherwise be delivered to students on an in-person schedule, which may be a hybrid schedule, such asinstruction, behavioral and support services, special education, and related services. A parent may requestsome services be delivered entirely remotely, while other services follow the same schedule they otherwisewould according to the provisions in the school district’s Restart and Recovery Plan (Plan) and Policy1648. A parent may contact the Principal or designee of the building the student would attend with any questionson: a request to transition from in-person services to full-time remote learning; a request to transition fromfull-time remote learning to in-person services; the procedures of this Policy; and/or any other informationregarding the school district’s Plan and Policy 1648. To ensure clarity and consistency in implementation of full-time remote learning, the Board of Educationadopts this Policy that addresses the following: A. Unconditional Eligibility for Full-time Remote Learning
1. All students are eligible for full-time remote learning.
a. Eligibility for full-time remote learning cannot be conditioned on a parentdemonstrating a risk of illness or other selective criteria.
b. Unconditional eligibility for full-time remote learning includes students withdisabilities who attend in-district schools or receiving schools (county special servicesschool districts, educational services commissions, jointure commissions, KatzenbachSchool for the Deaf, regional day schools, college operated programs, and approved privateschools for students with disabilities).
B. Procedures for Submitting Full-time Remote Learning Requests
1. A parent may request their student receive full-time remote learning from the school districtby submitting a written request to the Principal of the school building their child would attend. The
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written request shall be provided to the Principal at least twenty-one (21) calendar days before thestudent is eligible to commence full-time remote learning in accordance with B.2. below.
2. The student may only begin full-time remote learning at the beginning of a marking period.
3. The written request for the student to receive full-time remote learning shall include:
a. The student’s name, school, and grade;
b. The technology the student will be using to receive full-time remote learning,including the student’s connectivity capabilities; c. A request for any service or combination of services that would otherwise bedelivered to the student on an in-person or hybrid schedule, such as instruction, behavioraland support services, special education, and related services; d. For students with disabilities, the school district staff will determine if anIndividualized Education Plan (IEP) meeting or an amendment to a student’s IEP is neededfor full-time remote learning; and e. Any additional information the Principal or designee requests to ensure the student,when receiving remote learning, will receive the same quality and scope of instruction andother educational services as any other student otherwise participating in school districtprograms.
(1) The documentation required by the school district to be provided in theparent’s request for full-time remote learning shall not exclude any students from theschool district’s full-time remote learning option, but rather be limited to theminimum information needed to ensure proper recordkeeping and implementation ofsuccessful remote learning.
4. A student previously approved for in-person learning wanting to transition into the schooldistrict’s remote learning program must spend at least one marking period in in-person learningbefore being eligible to transition into the school district’s remote program.
5. Upon receiving the written request, the Principal’s or designee’s written acknowledgement ofthe request shall be provided to the parent within one (1) school day of receiving the parent’srequest. 6. The Principal or designee may request additional information from the parent to assist thePrincipal or designee in providing the student the same quality and scope of instruction and othereducational services as any other student otherwise participating in school district programs.
7. The Principal or designee will review the written request and upon satisfaction of theprocedures outlined in this Policy, the Principal or designee will provide written approval of theparent’s request for full-time remote learning.
a. In the event the request does not satisfy the procedures outlined in this Policy, thePrincipal or designee will notify the parent in writing of the issues that need to be addressedby the parent to satisfy the procedures outlined in this Policy.
8. The Principal’s written approval of the request shall be provided to the parent within five (5)calendar days of receiving the parent’s written request.
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a. The written approval will include the date the remote learning program willcommence for the student in accordance with B.2. above.
C. Scope and Expectations of Full-Time Remote Learning
1. The scope and expectations of the school district’s full-time remote learning program willinclude, but not be limited to, the following:
a. The length of the school day pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8.3 and compliance with theBoard’s Attendance Policy and Regulation 5200; the provisions of the district’s remotelearning program outlined in the school district’s Plan; and any other Board policies andregulations that govern the delivery of services to, and district expectations of, studentsparticipating in the remote learning program and their families; b. The technology and the connectivity options to be used and/or provided to thestudent during remote learning; and c. Any additional information the Principal or designee determines is needed to ensurethe student, when receiving remote learning, will receive the same quality and scope ofinstruction and other educational services as any other student otherwise participating inschool district programs (i.e. students participating in a hybrid model).
(1) This includes, for example, access to standards-based instruction of the samequality and rigor as afforded all other students of the district, the district making itsbest effort to ensure that every student participating in remote learning has access tothe requisite educational technology, and the provision of special education andrelated services to the greatest extent possible.
d. The school district will endeavor to provide supports and resources to assist parents,particularly those of younger students, with meeting the expectations of the school district’sremote learning option.
D. Procedures to Transition from Full-Time Remote Learning to In-Person Services
1. A parent may request their student transition from full-time remote learning to in-personservices, if in-person services are being provided, by submitting a written request to the Principal ofthe building the student will attend. This request must be submitted at least twenty-one (21)calendar days before the student is eligible for in-person services.
2. The student is only eligible to transition from full-time remote learning to in-person servicescommencing at the beginning of a marking period.
3. The written request from the parent for the student to transition from full-time remotelearning to in-person services shall include:
a. The student’s name, school, and grade; b. The in-person program may only commence for a student transitioning from full-timeremote learning to in-person services in accordance with D.2. above; and c. Any additional information the Principal or designee determines would be importanton the student’s transition from full-time remote learning to in-person services.
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4. A student previously approved for remote learning wanting to transition into the schooldistrict’s in-person program must spend at least one marking period in remote learning before beingeligible to transition into the school district’s in-person program.
a. This will allow parents to make the arrangements needed to effectively servestudents’ home learning needs and will support educators in ensuring continuity ofinstruction for the student.
5. Upon receiving the written request, the Principal’s or designee’s written acknowledgement ofthe request shall be provided to the parent within one (1) school day of receiving the parent’srequest.
6. The Principal or designee will review the request for compliance with this Policy, and uponsatisfaction of the procedures in this Policy, will provide the parent of the student a written approvalof the student entering the school district’s in-person program.
a. In the event the request does not satisfy the procedures outlined in this Policy, thePrincipal or designee will notify the parent in writing of the issues that need to be addressedby the parent to satisfy the procedures outlined in this Policy.
7. The Principal’s written approval of the request shall be provided to the parent within five (5)calendar days of receiving the parent’s written request.
a. The written approval will include the date the remote learning program willcommence for the student in accordance with D.2. above.
8. Upon approval of the student’s transition from full-time remote learning to in-personservices, the school district will provide specific student and academic services to better assistparents anticipate their student’s learning needs and help educators maintain continuity of services. 9. School districts that offer Pre-K will consult their Pre-K curriculum providers regardingappropriate measures to assess a Pre-K student’s learning progress during the transition from full-time remote learning to in-person learning.
E. Reporting
1. To evaluate full-time remote learning, and to continue providing meaningful guidance forschool districts, it will be important for the New Jersey Department to Education (NJDOE) tounderstand the extent and nature of demand for full-time remote learning around the State.
a. The school district will be expected to report to the NJDOE data regardingparticipation in full-time remote learning. Data will include the number of studentsparticipating in full-time remote learning by each of the following subgroups: economicallydisadvantaged; major racial and ethnic groups; students with disabilities; and Englishlearners.
F. Procedures for Communicating District Policy with Families
1. The school district will have clear and frequent communication with parents, in their homelanguage, to help ensure this important flexibility is as readily accessible as possible. Communication must include, at a minimum, information regarding:
a. Summaries of, and opportunities to review, the school district’s full-time remotelearning Policy/Plan;
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b. Procedures for submitting full-time remote learning requests in accordance with B.above; c. Scope and expectations of full-time remote learning in accordance with C. above; d. The transition from full-time remote learning to in-person services and vice-versa inaccordance with B. and D. above; and e. The school district’s procedures for ongoing communication with families and foraddressing families’ questions or concerns.
G. Home or Out-of-School Instruction
1. No provision of this Policy supersedes the district’s requirements to provide home or out-of-school instruction for the reasons outlined in N.J.S.A. 18A, N.J.A.C. 6A, or any applicable Boardpolicy unless determined otherwise by the Superintendent or designee.
[See the District’s Restart and Recovery Plan – Appendix Q for the protocols/procedures for “RemoteLearning Options for Families” which is outlined in the school district’s Restart and Recovery Plan.] New Jersey Department of Education Guidance Document: “Clarifying Expectations Regarding FulltimeRemote Learning Options for Families 2020-2021” Adopted: 20 August 2020
Section: Administration1648.03. RESTART AND RECOVERY PLAN - FULL-TIME REMOTE INSTRUCTION (M)
Date Created: November 2020Date Edited: November 2020
1648.03- RESTART AND RECOVERY PLAN - FULL-TIME REMOTE INSTRUCTION (M)
M On June 26, 2020, the New Jersey Department of Education published “The Road Back - Restart andRecovery Plan for Education” (NJDOE Guidance), a guidance document for reopening New Jersey schoolsduring the COVID-19 pandemic. The Guidance, including revisions, provided school officials with theinformation necessary to ensure that schools reopen safely and are prepared to accommodate staff andstudents’ unique needs during these unprecedented times. The NJDOE Guidance required school districtsto develop, in collaboration with community stakeholders, a “Restart and Recovery Plan” (Plan) to reopenschools that best fit the district’s local needs. The NJDOE Guidance requires the Board of Education to adopt certain policies and the Board previouslyadopted Policies 1648 and 1648.02 to address these policy requirements. Board policies related to Covid-19 shall only be effective through the current COVID-19 pandemic and will take precedence over anyexisting Policy on the same or similar subject, unless determined otherwise by the Superintendent. On August 13, 2020, the Governor of New Jersey signed Executive Order 175 indicating public schooldistricts shall resume partial or full-time in-person instruction during the fall of school year 2020-2021. However, Executive Order 175 also indicates public school districts that are or become unable to satisfy thehealth and safety requirements for in-person instruction delineated in the NJDOE’s “Checklist for Re-Opening of School 2020-2021” and detailed in the “The Road Back - Restart and Recovery Plan forEducation” Guidance, may provide full-time remote instruction to all students pursuant to N.J.S.A.18A:7F-9. Public school districts that determine they cannot provide in-person instruction must submit documentationto the Department of Education that identifies:
1. The school building(s) or grade level(s) within the district that will provide full-time remoteinstruction;
2. The specific health and safety standards delineated in the NJDOE’s “Checklist for Re-
Opening of School 2020-2021,” and detailed in the “The Road Back - Restart and RecoveryPlan for Education” Guidance, that the school is unable to satisfy;
3. The school’s anticipated efforts to satisfy the identified health and safety standard(s); and 4. A date by which the school anticipates the resumption of in-person instruction.
Such documentation must be submitted to the Department of Education at minimum one week prior to thepublic school district’s first day of school. The NJDOE, by way of the Executive County Superintendent, shall request periodic updates from theSuperintendent of Schools of a public school district offering only remote instruction to demonstrate theschool district is actively engaged in good-faith efforts toward the resumption of in-person instruction.
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All instruction, whether in-person instruction or remote instruction, for the 2020-2021 year, shall adhereto the following requirements, and any other requirements imposed by Order, statute, or regulation:
1. A school day, whether in-person or remote must consist of at least four (4) hours of activeinstruction to students by an appropriately certified teacher, except that one continuoussession of two and one-half hours may be considered a full day in Kindergarten, pursuant toN.J.A.C. 6A:32-8.3.
2. District and school policies for attendance and instructional contact time will need to
accommodate opportunities for both synchronous and asynchronous instruction, whileensuring the requirements for a 180-day school year are met pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:7F-9.
3. All instructional time shall be provided in accordance with the New Jersey Student Learning
Standards (NJSLS). All public school districts participating in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, regardlessof whether they are required to participate or voluntarily opt-in to the programs, must offer the requiredmeals to all children, regardless of eligibility, when the school day involves at least four hours of in-personor remote instruction. For the 2020-2021 school year, the use of student growth data based on standardized assessment or studentgrowth percentile shall be waived and shall not be used as a measure of educator effectiveness in theoverall evaluation of any educator in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:6-123(b)(2) and (4). Paragraph 8 of Executive Order No. 107 (2020), which prohibits in-person dining at certain establishmentsthat are open to the public, shall not apply to school district cafeterias provided that social distancing can bemaintained and access is limited to staff and students and not available to the general public. Suchcafeterias must adhere to infection control practices outlined for dining in the applicable reopeningdocuments issued by the Department of Education. Executive Order 175 – August 13, 2020 Adopted: 12 November 2020
ADMINISTRATION POLICY NO. 1648.11 THE ROAD FORWARD COVID-19 – HEALTH AND SAFETY (M) PAGE 1 of 2 The Board of Education plans to provide full-day, full-time, in-person instruction and operations for the 2021-2022 school year. In June 2021, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) and the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) worked collaboratively to develop guidance, The Road Forward – Health and Safety Guidance for the 2021-2022 School Year (The Road Forward). The Road Forward replaces the mandatory anticipated minimum standards outlined in the NJDOE’s “The Road Back – Restart and Recovery Plan for Education” (June 2020) and provides a range of recommendations rather than mandatory standards. These recommendations are meant to assist school districts in implementing protocols to reduce risks to students and staff from COVID-19 while still allowing for full-time learning. The Board considered many factors as they prepared for the 2021-2022 school year, including the level of COVID-19 transmission in the community at large and in the school community, as well as vaccination coverage rates in both the community at large and the school community. For the purpose of this Policy, “Order” shall mean any Governor of New Jersey Executive Order, New Jersey State Agency mandate, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance, New Jersey statute, or administrative code requiring compliance by the school district. The Board considered the recommendations outlined in The Road Forward to develop health and safety protocols. The Board will consider all recommended Orders and comply with all mandatory Orders when developing health and safety protocols and reviewing them periodically. The Board considered the recommendations outlined in The Road Forward to develop the school district’s COVID-19 protocols in the following areas and included in corresponding Appendices:
A. General Health and Safety Concerns of Students, Staff Members, and Visitors 1. Vaccination – See Appendix A.; 2. Communication with the Local Health Department – See Appendix B.;
3. Mask Wearing Protocol – See Appendix C.;
4. Physical Distancing and Cohorting Protocols – See Appendix D.;
5. Hand Hygiene and Respiratory Etiquette Protocols – See Appendix E.;
6. Provision of Meals – See Appendix F.; and
7. Transportation Protocols – See Appendix G.
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ADMINISTRATION POLICY NO. 1648.11 THE ROAD FORWARD COVID-19 – HEALTH AND SAFETY (M) PAGE 2 of 2 B. Cleaning, Disinfection, and Airflow – See Appendix H. C. Screening, Exclusion, and Response to Symptomatic Students and Staff Members – See
Appendix I.
D. Contact Tracing – See Appendix J.
E. Testing – See Appendix K.
F. Student and Staff Member Travel – See Appendix L. The absence of one or more of the recommendations outlined in The Road Forward and/or in the school district’s health and safety protocols will not prevent the reopening of the school(s) in the district for full-day in-person operation with all enrolled students and staff members present. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:7F-9, schools must be in session for 180 days to receive State Aid. The statute requires that school facilities be provided for at least 180 days during the school year. N.J.S.A. 18A:7F-9(b) indicates when a school district is required to close the schools of the district for more than three consecutive school days due to a declared state of emergency, declared public health emergency, or a directive and/or recommendation by the appropriate health agency or officer to institute a public health-related closure, days of virtual or remote instruction commensurate with in-person instruction will count toward the school district's 180-day requirement. The school district may be confronted with the incidence of COVID-19 positive cases among staff and/or students. If the school district is required to exclude a student, group of students, a class, or multiple classes as a result of possible exposure to COVID-19, while the school itself remains open for in-person instruction, the school district may offer virtual or remote instruction to those students in a manner commensurate with in-person instruction to the extent possible. In circumstances when the school facilities remain open and in-person instruction continues in those classrooms that are not required to quarantine, those days in session will also count toward the school district's 180-day requirement in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:7F-9. The school district anticipates updates to The Road Forward and as such this Policy is subject to review by the Superintendent to ensure compliance with Orders that may arise after Board adoption of this Policy. All revisions to Orders affecting this Policy and corresponding Appendices shall be reviewed by the Superintendent with the Board Attorney, School Physician, and Board of Education, if appropriate. The Superintendent may revise the health and safety protocols included in any Appendix as necessary and appropriate. All students, parents, and staff members will be notified of any changes to school district-developed protocols implemented as a result of this Policy, as appropriate. Adopted:
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Section: Administration1649. FEDERAL FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) RESPONSE ACT (M)
Date Created: January 2021Date Edited: January 2021
1649- FEDERAL FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) RESPONSE ACT (M)
M The Federal Families First Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Act (FFCRA) includes the Emergency PaidSick Leave Act (EPSLA) and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLEA). TheEPSLA provides employees with paid sick leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. The EFMLEAexpands the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The provisions of the FFCRA shall apply from April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. A. Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA)
The FFCRA includes the EPSLA, which requires employers to provide paid sick time to anemployee to the extent the employee is unable to work or (telework) due to a need for leave relatedto COVID-19. The paid sick time provided by the EPSLA and outlined in A.1. below cannot betaken with any other paid leave time provided by the employer. 1. Definitions
a. For purposes of the EPSLA and this Policy:
(1) “Employee” means an individual who is employed by a private employerwith fewer than five hundred employees or employed by a public employer with atleast one employee. (2) “Employer” means a private person or entity that employs fewer than five
hundred employees and public employers that employ at least oneemployee.
(a) “Covered employer” includes any person engaged in commerce or in
any industry or activity affecting commerce that:
i. In the case of a private entity or individual, employs fewerthan five hundred employees; and
ii. In the case of a public agency or any other entity that is not a
private entity or individual, employs one or more employees.
(b) “Covered employer” also includes:
i. Any person acting directly or indirectly in the interest of anemployer in relation to an employee (within the meaning ofsuch phrase in section 3(d) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of1938 (29 U.S.C. 203(d)); and
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ii. Any successor in interest of an employer; and any “public
agency”, as defined in section 3(x) of the Fair LaborStandards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 203(x)).
(c) “Covered employer” also includes any “public agency “as defined in
section 3(x) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C.203(x)).
(3) “Employ” and “State” have the meanings given such terms in section 3 of the
Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 203). (4) “Health care provider” and “son or daughter” have the meanings given such
terms in section 101 of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29U.S.C. 2611).
(5) “Paid sick time” means an increment of compensated leave that:
(a) Is provided by an employer for use during an absence fromemployment for a reason described in any paragraph of A.2.a. below;and
(b) Is calculated based on the employee’s required compensation under
A.1.a.(6) below and the number of hours the employee wouldotherwise be normally scheduled to work (or the number of hourscalculated under (A.1.a.(7) below), except that in no event shall suchpaid sick time exceed:
i. $511.00 per day and $5,110.00 in the aggregate for a use
described in A.2.a.(1), (2), or (3) below; and ii. $200.00 per day and $2,000.00 in the aggregate for a use
described in A.2.a.(4), (5), or (6) below.
(6) “Required Compensation” subject to A.1.a.(5)(b) above, the employee’s“required compensation” shall be not less than the greater of the following:
(a) The employee’s regular rate of pay (as determined under section 7(e)
of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 207(e)). (b) The minimum wage rate in effect under section 6(a)(1) of the Fair
Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206(a)(1)). (c) The minimum wage rate in effect for such employee in the applicable
State or locality, whichever is greater, in which the employee isemployed.
Subject to A.1.a.(5)(b) above, with respect to any paid sick timeprovided for any use described in A.2.a.(4), (5), or (6) below, theemployee’s required compensation shall be two-thirds of the amountdescribed in A.1.a.(6) above.
(7) “Varying Schedule Hours Calculation” means in the case of a part-time
employee described in A.3.b.(2) below whose schedule varies from week to
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week to such an extent that an employer is unable to determine with certaintythe number of hours the employee would have worked if such employee hadnot taken paid sick time under B.2.a. below, the employer shall use thefollowing in place of such number:
(a) Subject to clause A.1.a.(7)(b) below, a number equal to the average
number of hours that the employee was scheduled per day over thesix-month period ending on the date on which the employee takes thepaid sick time, including hours for which the employee took leave ofany type.
(b) If the employee did not work over such period, the reasonable
expectation of the employee at the time of hiring of the averagenumber of hours per day that the employee would normally bescheduled to work.
2. Paid Sick Leave Requirement
a. Within the parameters set forth herein, an employer shall provide to each employeeemployed by the employer paid sick time to the extent that the employee is unable towork (or telework) due to a need for leave because:
(1) The employee is subject to a Federal, State, or local quarantine or isolation
order related to COVID–19. (2) The employee has been advised by a health care provider to self-quarantine
due to concerns related to COVID–19.
(3) The employee is experiencing symptoms of COVID–19 and seeking amedical diagnosis.
(4) The employee is caring for an individual who is subject to an order as
described in A.2.a.(1) above or has been advised as described in A.2.a.(2)above.
(5) The employee is caring for a son or daughter of such employee if the school
or place of care of the son or daughter has been closed, or the child careprovider of such son or daughter is unavailable, due to COVID–19precautions.
(6) The employee is experiencing any other substantially similar condition
specified by the Secretary of Health and Human Services in consultation withthe Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Labor.
3. Duration of Paid Sick Time
a. An employee shall be entitled to paid sick time for an amount of hours determined
under A.3.b. below. b. The amount of hours of paid sick time to which an employee is entitled shall be as
follows:
(1) For full-time employees, eighty hours.
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(2) For part-time employees, a number of hours equal to the number of hours thatsuch employee works, on average, over a two-week period.
c. Paid sick time under the EPSLA shall not carry over from one year to the next.
4. Employer’s Termination of Paid Sick Time
a. Paid sick time provided to an employee under the EPSLA shall cease beginning withthe employee’s next scheduled work shift immediately following the termination ofthe need for paid sick time under A.2.a. above.
5. Prohibition
a. An employer may not require, as a condition of providing paid sick time under theEPSLA, that the employee involved search for or find a replacement employee tocover the hours during which the employee is using paid sick time.
6. Use of Paid Sick Time
a. The paid sick time under A.2.a. above shall be available for immediate use by theemployee for the purposes described in the EPSLA, regardless of how long theemployee has been employed by an employer.
b. Sequencing Leave Time
(1) An employee may first use the paid sick time under A.2.a. above for thepurposes described in the EPSLA.
(2) An employer may not require an employee to use other paid leave provided
by the employer to the employee before the employee uses the paid sick timeunder A.2.a. above.
7. Notice. Each employer shall post and keep posted, in conspicuous places on the premises of
the employer where notices to employees are customarily posted, a notice, to be prepared orapproved by the Secretary of Labor, of the requirements described in the EPSLA.
8. Prohibited Acts
a. It shall be unlawful for any employer to discharge, discipline, or in any other mannerdiscriminate against any employee who:
(1) Takes leave in accordance with the EPSLA; and (2) Has filed any complaint or instituted or caused to be instituted any
proceeding under or related to the EPSLA (including a proceeding that seeksenforcement of the EPSLA), or has testified or is about to testify in any suchproceeding.
b. Unlawful Termination - An employer who willfully violates A.8. above shall be
considered to be in violation of section 15(a)(3) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of1938 (29 U.S.C. 215(a)(3)); and
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(1) To in any way diminish the rights or benefits that an employee is entitled tounder any:
(a) Other Federal, State, or local law; (b) Collective bargaining agreement; or (c) Existing employer policy; or
(2) To require financial or other reimbursement to an employee from anemployer upon the employee’s termination, resignation, retirement, or otherseparation from employment for paid sick time under the EPSLA that has notbeen used by such employee.
10. Reasonable Notice
a. After the first workday (or portion thereof) an employee receives paid sick timeunder the EPSLA, an employer may require the employee to follow reasonablenotice procedures in order to continue receiving such paid sick time.
b. The request for such leave shall be submitted to the Director of Human Resources
and include documentation from the employee in support of the emergency paid sickleave.
c. The documentation shall include a signed statement containing the following
information:i. the employee’s name;ii. the date(s) for which leave is requested;iii. the COVID-19 qualifying reason for leave; andiv. a statement representing that the employee is unable to work because
of the COVID-19 qualifying reason. This information shall beprovided on Form A, which is available on the District’s HumanResources webpage.
d. An employee requesting to take emergency paid sick leave under the EPSLA or the
EFMLEA to care for his or her child must provide the following information:i. the name of the child being care for;ii. the name of the school; place of care; or child care provider
that closed or became unavailable due to COVID-19 reasons; and
iii. a statement representing that no other suitable person is available to care for the child during the period of requested leave. This information shall be provided on Form B which is available on the District’s Human Resources webpage.
B. Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLEA)
1. Definitions - For the purposes of the EFMLEA:
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a. “Eligible employee” means an employee who has been employed for at least thirty
(30) calendar days by the employer with respect to whom leave is requested. b. “Employer” means any private entity or individual who employs fewer than five
hundred (500) employees and a public agency or any other entity that is not a privateentity or individual that employs one or more employees.
c. “Qualifying need related to a public health emergency” means with respect to leave,
the employee is unable to work due to a need for leave to care for the son ordaughter under eighteen years of age of such employee if the school or place of carehas been closed, or the child care provider of such son or daughter is unavailable,due to a public health emergency.
d. “Public Health Emergency” means an emergency with respect to COVID–19
declared by a Federal, State, or local authority. e. “Child care provider” means a provider who receives compensation for providing
child care services on a regular basis. The term includes a center-based child careprovider, a group home child care provider, a family child care provider, or otherprovider of child care services for compensation that is licensed, regulated, orregistered under State law as described in section 9858c(c)(2)(E) of Title 42; andsatisfies the State and local requirements, including those referred to in section9858c(c)(2)(F) of Title 42. The eligible child care provider need not be compensatedor licensed if he or she is a family member or friend, such as a neighbor, whoregularly cares for the employee’s child.
f. “School” means an ‘elementary school’ or ‘secondary school’ as such terms are
defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20U.S.C. 7801).
g. “Place of Care” means a physical location in which care is provided for the
employee's child while the employee works for the employer. The physical locationdoes not have to be solely dedicated to such care.
2. Relationship to Paid EFMLEA Leave
The FFCRA includes the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLEA)that amended the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611 et seq. toprovide leave to an eligible employee because of a qualifying need related to a public healthemergency with respect to COVID-19 - (U.S.C. 2612(a)(1)(F)). The EFMLEA requiresemployers to provide employees with twelve (12) weeks of leave, ten (10) days of unpaidleave and ten (10) weeks of partially paid leave, if the employee cannot work (or telework)because the employee must care for a minor child whose school or place of care is closed orunavailable due to COVID-19. All leave taken under the EFMLEA is considered FMLA leave for the purposes ofcalculating an employee’s twelve (12) workweeks of FMLA leave for the relevant twelve-month period.
For example, if the School District’s twelve-month period begins on January 1, andan employee took five (5) weeks of FMLA leave in January and February, 2020, theemployee would only be eligible for seven (7) weeks of EFMLEA leave.
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An employee can take a maximum of twelve (12) workweeks of EFMLEA leave during theperiod in which the leave may be taken (April 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020) even if thatperiod spans two (2) FMLA leave twelve-month periods.
For example, if the School District’s twelve-month period begins on July 1, and anemployee took seven (7) weeks of EFMLEA leave in May and June, 2020, theemployee could only take up to five (5) additional weeks of Expanded Family andMedical Leave between July 1 and December 31, 2020, even though the first seven(7) weeks of Expanded Family and Medical Leave fell in the prior twelve-monthperiod. The employee would still have seven (7) weeks of unpaid FMLA leave in thesecond twelve-month period.
a. Leave for Initial Ten Days
(1) The first ten (10) days of this FMLA leave for an eligible employee shall be
unpaid, subject to the availability of one of the options in B.2.a.(2). (2) If the first ten (10) days of this FMLA leave are unpaid, an employee may
elect to substitute any accrued vacation leave, personal leave, or emergencypaid sick leave provided by the EPSLA for the initial ten days under theEFMLEA in accordance with 29 U.S.C. 2612(d)(2)(B).
(3) An employee may not use sick leave under N.J.S.A. 18A:30-1 for a
qualifying need related to a public health emergency under the EFMLEA. However, an employee receiving sick leave under the provisions of N.J.S.A.18A:30-1 may use sick leave because of personal disability due to illness orinjury, or because the employee has been excluded from school by the schooldistrict’s medical authorities on account of contagious disease or of beingquarantined for such a disease in his or her immediate household.
b. Paid Leave for Ten Subsequent Weeks (1) An employer shall provide paid leave for each day of leave under the
EFMLEA that an employee takes for the following ten (10) weeks, aftertaking such leave for ten (10) days.
(2) The paid leave for an employee shall be calculated based on:
(a) An amount that is not less than two-thirds of an employee’s regular
rate of pay (as determined under section 7(e) of the Fair LaborStandards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 207(e)); and
(b) The number of hours the employee would otherwise be normally
scheduled to work (or the number of hours calculated under B.2 (b)(4)below).
(3) In no event shall such paid leave exceed $200.00 per day and $10,000.00 in
the aggregate. (4) Varying Schedule Hours Calculation – In the case of an employee whose
schedule varies from week to week to such an extent that an employer isunable to determine with certainty the number of hours the employee wouldhave worked if such employee had not taken leave under the EFMLEA, theemployer shall use the following in place of such number:
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(a) Subject to B.2.b.(4)(b) below, a number equal to the average number
of hours that the employee was scheduled per day over the six-monthperiod ending on the date on which the employee takes such leave,including hours for which the employee took leave of any type.
(b) If the employee did not work over such period, the reasonable
expectation of the employee at the time of hiring of the averagenumber of hours per day that the employee would normally bescheduled to work.
c. Employee Notice and Documentation to Employer
(1) In any case where the necessity for leave under the EFMLEA for the
purpose of a qualifying need related to a public health emergency isforeseeable, an employee shall provide the employer with such notice ofleave as is practicable.
(a) A request for such leave that is foreseeable shall be submitted to the
Director of Human Resources using the employee’s District-providedemail prior to commencing the leave.
(b) A need for such leave that is not foreseeable shall be submitted to the
Director of Human Resources within one (1) business day of the firstday of the leave being taken by the employee.
(c) The employee shall also provide to the Director of Human Resources
the following:i. the name of the employee’s child;ii. the name of the school, place of care, or child
care provider that has closed or become unavailable; and
iii. a statement that no other suitable person is available tocare for the child on District created forms provided onthe District’s website.
d. Restoration to Position
(1) The employee shall be restored to the same or equivalent position held by theemployee when the leave commenced pursuant to 29 CFR 825.214.
H.R. 6201: Families First Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response ActN.J.S.A. 18A:30-1 Adopted: 07 January 2021
R 5600 STUDENT DISCIPLINE/CODE OF CONDUCT (M) A. Purpose
The Student Code of Conduct and this Regulation are established to achieve the following purposes:
1. Foster the health, safety, social, and emotional well-being of students; 2. Support the establishment and maintenance of civil, safe, secure, supportive, and
disciplined school environments conducive to learning; 3. Promote achievement of high academic standards; 4. Prevent the occurrence of problem behaviors; 5. Establish parameters for the intervention and remediation of problem student
behaviors at all stages of identification; and 6. Establish parameters for school responses to violations of the code of student
conduct that take into account, at a minimum, the severity of the offenses, the developmental ages of student offenders and students’ histories of inappropriate behaviors in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.2 through 7.9, as appropriate.
B. Expectations for Academic Achievement, Behavior, and Attendance
All students have a responsibility to comply with State statutes and administrative codes for academic achievement, behavior, and attendance, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8 and 12.1.
C. Behaviors That May Result in Suspension or Expulsion
In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:37-2, any student who is guilty of continued and willful disobedience, open defiance of the authority of any teacher or person having authority over the student, the habitual use of profanity or of obscene language, or who shall cut, deface or otherwise injure any school property, shall be liable to punishment and to suspension or expulsion from school. Conduct which shall constitute good cause for suspension or expulsion of a student guilty of such conduct shall include, but not be limited to, any of the following: 1. Continued and willful disobedience; 2. Open defiance of the authority of any teacher or person, having authority over the
student;
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3. Conduct of such character as to constitute a continuing danger to the physical well-being of other students;
4. Physical assault upon another student; 5. Taking, or attempting to take, personal property or money from another student, or
from the student’s presence, by means of force or fear; 6. Willfully causing, or attempting to cause, substantial damage to school property; 7. Participation in an unauthorized occupancy by any group of students or others of
any part of any school or other building owned by any school district, and failure to leave such school or other facility promptly after having been directed to do so by the Principal or other person then in charge of such building or facility;
8. Incitement which is intended to and does result in unauthorized occupation by any
group of students or others of any part of a school or other facility owned by any school district;
9. Incitement which is intended to and does result in truancy by other students; 10. Knowing possession or knowing consumption without legal authority of alcoholic
beverages or controlled dangerous substances on school premises, or being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled dangerous substances while on school premises; and
11. Harassment, intimidation, or bullying;. and 12. Willfully disobeying District requirements protecting the general health and
safety of students and employees.
Students shall also be suspended from school for assault upon a school staff member in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:37-2.1 and 2.2.
D. Students’ Rights
Students subject to the consequences of the Student Discipline/Code of Conduct Policy and Regulation shall be informed of their rights, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.1(c)3.i. through vii., that include:
1. Advance notice of behaviors that will result in suspensions and expulsions that
have been identified under authority of N.J.S.A. 18A:37-2; 2. Education that supports students’ development into productive citizens; 3. Attendance in safe and secure school environments;
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4. Attendance at school irrespective of students’ marriage, pregnancy, or parenthood; 5. Due process and appeal procedures, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:3-1.3 through 1.17,
N.J.A.C. 6A:4 and, where applicable, N.J.A.C. 6A:14-2.7 and 2.8, and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.2 through 7.5;
6. Parent notification consistent with the policies and procedures established pursuant
to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-6.2(b)3 and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.1 through 7.9; and 7. Protections pursuant to 20 U.S.C. § 1232g, Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act; 34 CFR Part 99, Family Educational Rights and Privacy; 20 U.S.C. § 1232h, Protection of Pupil Rights; 34 CFR Part 98, Student Rights in Research, Experimental Programs and Testing; P.L. 104-191, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; 45 CFR Part 160, General Administrative Requirements; 20 U.S.C. § 7165, Transfer of school disciplinary records; 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records; N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-7.1, Confidentiality of certain information provided by students, exceptions; N.J.A.C. 6A:16-3.2, Confidentiality of student alcohol and other drug information; N.J.S.A. 18A:36-19, Pupil records, creation, maintenance and retention, security and access, regulations, nonliability; N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-60, Disclosure of juvenile information, penalties for disclosure; N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7, Student Records; N.J.A.C. 6A:14-2.9, Student records, as well as other existing Federal and State laws and rules pertaining to student protections.
E. Comprehensive Behavioral Supports
Below are behavioral supports that promote positive student development and the students’ abilities to fulfill the behavioral expectations established by the Board. These behavioral supports may include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Positive Reinforcement for Good Conduct and Academic Success
A student will be provided positive reinforcement for good conduct and academic success which may include, but are not limited to: a. Meeting with Student Assistance Specialist
2. Supportive Interventions and Referral Services
A student may be referred to the school’s Intervention and Referral Services Team in accordance with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 6A:16-8.1 and 8.2 and Policy and Regulation 2417.
3. Remediation of Problem Behavior
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The following actions may be taken to remediate problem behavior. These actions will take into account the behavior’s nature, the students’ developmental ages, and the students’ histories of problem behaviors and performance.
a. Restitution and Restoration
(1) A student may be required to make restitution for any loss resulting
from the student’s conduct; or (2) A student may be required, at the discretion of the school district
and when appropriate, to restore to its former condition any damaged or defaced property resulting from the student’s conduct.
b. Counseling
(1) A student may be required to consult with school guidance
counselors or Child Study Team members. (2) The counselor will explain why the student’s conduct is
unacceptable to the school and damaging to the student, what the consequences of continued misconduct are likely to be, and appropriate alternative behaviors.
(3) The counselor may refer the student, as appropriate, for additional
counseling, evaluation, intervention, treatment, or therapy. Referrals may be made to the Child Study Team, the school’s Intervention and Referral Services Team, a public or private social agency, a legal agency, or any other referral service that may assist the student.
c. Parent Conferences
(1) Students may be required to attend a meeting with their parent and
appropriate school staff members to discuss the causes of the student’s behavior, possible remediation, potential disciplinary measures, and alternative conduct.
d. Alternate Educational Program
(1) Students may be assigned to an alternate educational program as
recommended by the student’s guidance counselor, classroom teacher, Child Study Team, and/or other school staff member.
4. Students with Disabilities
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For students with disabilities, the remedial measures and behavioral interventions and supports shall be determined and provided pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:14.
F. School Responses to Violations of Behavioral Expectations
1. In accordance with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.1(c)5, the Student Code of Conduct shall include a description of school responses to violations of behavioral expectations established by the Board of Education that, at a minimum are graded according to the severity of the offenses, and consider the developmental ages of the student offenders and their histories of inappropriate behavior that shall:
a. Include a continuum of actions designed to remediate and, where necessary
or required by law, to impose sanctions; b. Be consistent with other responses, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-5.5; c. Provide for equitable application of the Code of Student Conduct without
regard to race; color; religion; ancestry; national origin; nationality; sex; gender; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; marital, domestic-partnership, or civil union; mental, physical, or sensory disability; or any other distinguishing characteristic, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq. and
d. Be consistent with provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:6-1, Corporal Punishment of
Students. G. Description of School Responses
School responses to violations of behavioral expectations are listed below:
1. Admonishment/Reprimand
a. A school staff member in authority may admonish or reprimand a student’s unacceptable conduct and warn the student that additional misconduct may warrant a more severe penalty.
2. Temporary Removal from Classroom
a. The classroom teacher may direct the student report to the office of the
administrator in charge of student discipline.
b. The teacher will complete a form that indicates the student’s name and the conduct that has caused the student’s removal from the teacher’s room.
c. The administrator in charge of discipline will interview the student and
determine which, if any, additional consequences shall be imposed.
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3. Meeting with School Administration and Parent
a. The student’s parent may be required to attend a meeting with the Principal or designee and the student to discuss the student’s conduct and to ensure the parent and the student understand school rules and expectations.
4. Deprivation of Privileges
a. Students may be deprived privileges as disciplinary sanctions when
designed to maintain the order and integrity of the school environment. These privileges may include, but are not limited to: (1) Moving freely about the school building; (2) Participation in co-curricular or inter/ intrascholastic activities; (3) Attendance at a school-related social or sports activity; (4) Participation in a graduation ceremony; (5) Transportation to and from school on a school bus; or (6) Any other privilege the Building Principal or designee determines
may be appropriate and consistent with Policy and Regulation 5600 and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.1 et seq.
5. Detention
a. A student may be required to report before or after the school day to
detention. This detention may be assigned by the teacher or the Principal or designee.
b. Transportation to detention before school or from detention after school
will be the responsibility of the parent. c. A student may be excused from detention only for an unavoidable
commitment previously made; any such excused detention must be made up on another day.
6. Grade Adjustment
a. A student who has cheated on a test or assignment, plagiarized material,
falsified sources, refused to submit assignments, or otherwise indulged in academic dishonesty or negligence may suffer a reduced grade by virtue
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of the disqualified work. In no other instance may a student’s grade be lowered as a direct penalty for misconduct.
7. In-school Suspension
a. If the school operates an in-school suspension program, a student may be
removed from his/her regular classes and required to report to the in-school suspension program.
b. In-school suspension will not be imposed without the due process
procedures set forth in Policy and Regulation 5610.
8. Suspension from School
a. A student may be denied the right to attend school for a period of time pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:37-2, N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.2 and 6A:16-7.3, and Policy 5610.
b. Suspension from school will not be imposed without the due process
procedures set forth in Policy and Regulation 5610.
9. Expulsion
a. The Board may expel a general education student from school, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:37-2, N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.4, and Policy 5620.
b. Expulsion is an extremely serious disciplinary measure and will not be
imposed without the due process set forth in Policy and Regulation 5610 and Policy 5620.
H. Chart of Discipline
1. Below is a Chart of Student Discipline listing school responses to violations of behavioral expectations. These behavioral expectations and school responses include, but are not limited to:
PUPIL MISCONDUCT
PROCEDURES
DISCIPLINARY OPTIONS/ RESPONSES
Minor misbehavior on the part of the pupil that impedes orderly classroom procedures or interferes with the orderly operation of the school.
There is immediate intervention by the staff member who is supervising the pupil or who observes the misbehavior. Repeated
Verbal reprimand Appropriate consequences directly related to misbehavior Special assignment
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The misbehavior can usually be handled by an individual staff member but sometimes requires school support personnel.
misbehavior requires a parent/teacher conference and a conference with the school counselor, child study team, and/or administrator. A proper and accurate record of the offenses and disciplinary action is maintained by the staff member.
Behavioral contract Counseling Withdrawal of privileges Supervised study Detention
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Misbehavior whose frequency or seriousness tends to disrupt the learning climate of the school These infractions, which usually result from the continuation of misbehaviors listed above, require the intervention of personnel on the administrative level because the execution of disciplinary options listed above has failed to correct the situation. Also, included in this level are misbehaviors that do not represent a direct threat to the health and safety of others but whose educational consequences are serious enough to require corrective action on the part of administrative personnel.
The pupil is referred to an administrator for appropriate disciplinary action. The administrator meets with the pupil and staff to investigate the infraction, interviews the pupil, determine the extent of the consequences, and to initiate the most appropriate responses: Referral to the guidance counselor, student assistance counselor and or child study team and/or outside agency with parental consent can be considered. The teacher is informed of the administrator’s action; parental notification is necessary. A proper and accurate record of the offense and the disciplinary action is maintained by the administrator.
Any of the above actions as appropriate Detention Schedule change Modified day Extracurricular restriction In school suspension Out of school suspension, short-term suspension (one to ten days)
Acts directed against persons or property whose consequences do not seriously endanger the health or safety of others
Following the investigation and verification of the infraction, the administrator meets with the pupil and parents (if
All of the above actions as appropriate Temporary removal from class
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in the school. Acts that are clearly criminal will be reported to the police. Disciplinary action will also be taken.
unavailable, a telephone conference and/or written notification is required) to discuss the pupil’s misconduct, explain the resulting administrative action, and review future expectations and timelines. Notification/referral to the child study team when appropriate. Notification of local law enforcement authorities when appropriate. Restitution of property and damages is required.
Change in schedule/teacher Modified day Extracurricular restriction In school suspension Out of school suspension Disciplinary Board Hearing to consider long term suspension/possible expulsion Home instruction/program placement in alternative program.
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Acts that result in violence to another’s person or property or which pose a direct threat to the safety of others in the school. These acts are clearly criminal and are so serious that they always require administrative actions that result in the immediate removal of the pupil from school, the intervention of law enforcement authorities and action by the Board of Education.
Following an informal hearing, the pupil is immediately removed from the school environment. Parental notification is required. The administration contacts the local law enforcement agency and assists in prosecuting the offender. The administration contacts the superintendent to advise him/her of the incident. A complete and accurate report is submitted to the superintendent for Board action. The pupil is given a full due process hearing before the Board of Education.
Short Term suspension (one to ten days) Disciplinary hearing with the Board of Education to consider long-term suspension (more than 10 days) Placement in an alternative program/school for the duration of the long term suspension or until the outcome of the expulsion hearing Disciplinary hearing with the Board of Education to consider expulsion (in accordance with state law)
2. The school responses to violations of behavioral expectations that are subject to
student discipline including suspension or expulsion pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:37-2 outlined in a Chart of Student Discipline shall be consistent with the Board’s policies and regulations/procedures on attendance, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.6 and harassment, intimidation, and bullying, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.7.
3. The Principal or designee will maintain a list of community-based health and
social service provider agencies available to support a student and a student’s family, as appropriate, and a list of legal resources available to serve the community.
4. The Board of Education may deny participation in extra-curricular activities,
school functions, sports, graduation exercises, or other privileges as disciplinary
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sanctions when designed to maintain the order and integrity of the school environment.
5. Nothing in Policy and Regulation 5600 shall prevent the school administration
from imposing a consequence for unacceptable student conduct not listed or included in a Chart of Student Discipline.
I. Student Conduct Away from School Grounds
1. The Building Principal or designee has the right to impose a consequence on a student for conduct away from school grounds that is consistent with the Board’s Code of Student Conduct, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.1.
a. This authority shall be exercised only when it is reasonably necessary for
the student’s physical or emotional safety, security, and well-being or for reasons relating to the safety, security, and well-being of other students, staff, or school grounds, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:25-2 and 18A:37-2.
b. This authority shall be exercised only when the conduct that is the subject
of the proposed consequence materially and substantially interferes with the requirements of appropriate discipline in the operation of the school.
c. Consequences for conduct away from school grounds shall be handled in
accordance with the Board approved Code of Student Conduct, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.1, Policy and Regulation 5600, and as appropriate, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7-2, 7.3, or 7.4.
2. School authorities shall respond to harassment, intimidation, or bullying that
occurs off school grounds, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:37-14 and 15.3 and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-1.3, 7.1, and 7.7.
J. School Bus Conduct
Violations of the rules regarding student conduct on school buses will be handled as follows:
1. The bus driver will report unacceptable conduct to the Principal of the school in
which the student is enrolled by submission of a completed written report that includes the name of the student, the school, and the student’s conduct.
2. The Principal or designee will investigate the matter, which may include meeting
with the bus driver, bus aide, other students on the school bus, and the student who was reported by the bus driver.
3. The parent will be notified of the student’s reported conduct.
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4. The Principal or designee will make a determination if the student violated behavioral expectations and the discipline to be administered in accordance with the Code of Student Conduct.
5. If it is determined the misconduct is severe, the student may be suspended from
the bus pending a conference with the parent. K. Students with Disabilities
For students with disabilities, subject to Individualized Education Programs in accordance with 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq., the Individuals with Disabilities Educational Improvement Act, N.J.A.C 6A:14, and accommodation plans under 29 U.S.C. §§ 794 and 705(20), student discipline and the Code of Student Conduct shall be implemented in accordance with the components of the applicable plans.
L. Records
1. Instances of student discipline will be recorded in the student’s file in strict compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7.1 et seq. and Policy and Regulation 8330.
2. When a student transfers to a public school district from another public school
district, all information in the student’s record related to disciplinary actions taken against the student by the school district and any information the school district has obtained pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-60, Disclosure of Juvenile Information; Penalties for Disclosure, shall be provided to the receiving public school district, in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:36-19(a), and N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7.5.
a. The record shall be provided within two weeks of the date that the student
enrolls in the receiving district.
b. Written consent of the parent or adult student shall not be required as a condition of the record transfer; however, written notice of the transfer shall be provided to the parent or the adult student.
3. When a student transfers to a private school, which includes all sectarian or
nonsectarian, nonprofit, institutional day, or residential schools that provide education for students placed by their parents and that are controlled by other than public authority, all student disciplinary records with respect to suspensions or expulsions, shall be provided by the public school district of residence to the private school upon written request from the private school, in the same manner the records would be provided to a public school, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. § 6301, Title IV § 4155 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
4. The Board shall not use a student’s past offenses on record to discriminate against
the student.
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5. All student disciplinary records pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7 shall conform with
the requirements set forth in N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.8(d).
M. Annual Review
The Superintendent will designate a school staff member to coordinate an annual review and update of Policy and Regulation 5600. The Superintendent’s designee will:
1. Compile an annual summary report of violations of the student behavioral
expectations and the associated school responses to the violations in the Student Discipline/Code of Conduct Policy and Regulation.
2. Convene a Student Discipline/Code of Conduct Committee comprised of parents,
students, and community members that represent the composition of the district’s schools and community to review the annual summary report and to develop recommendations, if any, to improve and update the Student Discipline/Code of Conduct Policy and Regulation.
3. The Superintendent’s designee shall submit the Committee’s recommendations, if
any, to improve or update the Student Discipline/Code of Conduct Policy and Regulation.
4. The Superintendent will review the Committee’s report with school administrators
and will determine if the Student Discipline/Code of Conduct Policy and Regulation should be updated.
5. The Superintendent will recommend to the Board revisions to the Student
Discipline/Code of Conduct Policy, if needed. N. Policy and Regulation Publication and Distribution
The Student Discipline/Code of Conduct Policy and Regulation 5600, including the Chart of Student Discipline shall be disseminated annually to all school staff, students, and parents. These documents may be disseminated in handbooks, electronically, or in hard copy form. Principals will ensure these documents are made available to all students on or before the first day of each school year and to transferring students on the first day of their enrollment in this district.
Adopted: 26 July 2012 Revised: 09 August 2018 Revised: 30 May 2019 Revised:
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EAST BRUNSWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATIONAgenda Item: 6.
Date Prepared: 8/13/2021 Meeting Date: 8/19/2021
TO: Members, Board of Education
FROM: Bernardo Giuliana, SFO, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
SUBJECT: Regulations - First Reading and Approval (Roll Call)
Summary:The Superintendent of Schools is recommending action on the job descriptions listed below.
Fiscal Impact:
Recommendation:Recommendation: That regulations are approved on first reading as follows:
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Title: HVACR Technician Reports to: Building Maintenance Foreperson or Director of Facilities Management Position Summary: Under the direction of the Building Maintenance Foreperson or Director of Facilities Management or designee, the position is responsible for performing a wide variety of HVACR tasks and functions that involve the installation, repair and maintenance to a variety of equipment including: refrigeration, air conditioning, electric motors, heating units, heat pumps, hermetic compressors, light commercial furnaces, boilers, burners, intake and exhaust fans, economizers, humidifiers, capacity controls, semi-hermetic compressors, split systems, flame safeguard controls, air compressors, air driers, and packaged units, and related work to support operations to sustain district buildings, properties, and infrastructure. Work Year: 12-months, 40-hours per week, 30-minute lunch Work Hours: Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM or Tuesday through Saturday from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Work days and/or hours are subject to change at management’s discretion to best support District needs. FLSA Status: Non-exempt Bargaining Unit: EBEA Pay Grade: HVACR Technican Qualifications:
1. Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Have a minimum of three consecutive years of documented and proven work experience in the installation, inspection, repair, service and maintenance of HVACR systems and equipment. This experience shall immediately precede the application for this job description’s position.
3. Understands and has journeyman-level experience with the heating cycle to include: identifying components in heating system, understanding how each component works, diagnosing problems in the heating system using a gas pressure test and other devices for routine maintenance and to troubleshoot and repair. Fully understands and has journeyman-level experience with the theory of combustion and how it relates to combustible fuels such as gas and oil. Must be able to perform a combustion analysis on all combustible heating systems and analyze its results.
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4. Understands and has journeyman-level experience with electron theory, how electricity travels, AC and DC currents, single phase and three phase circuits, and series and parallel circuits. Ability to read wiring advanced wiring diagrams. Knowledge of Ohms Law. Ability to use multi-meters to read voltage, current and resistance values. Must be able to troubleshoot advanced electrical circuits.
5. Understands and has journeyman-level experience with the fundamentals of temperature and humidity measurement and control in air conditioning units. Understands the process of treating air so as to simultaneously control its temperature, humidity, cleanliness and distribution. Ability to use a psychometric chart to determine the results of mixing air having various properties.
6. Understands and has journeyman-level experience with all types of HVAC systems and how each component within the system operates in conjunction with the other components and how that impacts the overall operations of the system as a whole. These systems include but are not limited to air cooled, water cooled, hot water systems, chilled water systems, VAV systems, steam heating systems and building automation control systems.
7. Possess a thorough knowledge of the National Uniform Mechanical Code, of the principles of HVACR, and of HVACR maintenance methods.
8. Proficiently perform soldering, brazing, combustion analysis, journeyman-level heat load calculations, journeyman-level heat loss calculations, cooling load calculations, and journeyman-level navigation through multiple building automation control systems, and must be proficient with dial indicators.
9. Hold a valid driver’s license with no serious infractions.
10. Hold a valid bucket truck operator’s license. In the absence of such licensure, the applicant must acquire the license within six months of hire.
11. Troubleshooting: Be able to find the root cause of issues and think logically about solutions.
12. Critical Thinking: Think critically in their process of repairing the issue.
13. Mechanical Skills: Read blueprints and schematics and use an array of tools and diagnostic devices to service and install HVACR systems and equipment.
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14. Skills: Be able to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade
skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in the repair and maintenance of HVACR systems; planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; adhering to safety practices; and handling hazardous materials.
15. Knowledge: Be able to perform algebra and/or geometry; use mathematical formulas; read and comprehend technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or participate in group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: methods, techniques, materials, tools used in installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of HVACR systems/subsystems; troubleshoot/maintain heating systems, ventilation systems, air conditioning systems, and refrigeration systems, including control/balancing these systems; and blueprints and schematics.
16. Ability: Be able to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; working independently and with interruptions; and complying with OSHA/NJPEOSHA regulations.
17. Fully understands and has journeyman-level experience with the refrigeration cycles to include: identifying components in refrigeration circuits, understanding how each component works, diagnosing and correcting problems in the refrigeration circuit, using manifold gauge set, pressure/temperature chart and temperature measuring devices for routine maintenance and to troubleshoot. Understands refrigeration recovery, evacuation and charging, understands the installation and sizing of refrigerant piping.
18. Be self-driven, possess excellent initiative, integrity, and good moral character.
19. Possess ability to work effectively and efficiently alone, and cooperatively with other personnel.
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20. Exhibit personality traits that demonstrate interpersonal skills that relate well to students,
staff, administration, parents, and the community.
21. Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in English (orally and in writing), using proper grammar and vocabulary.
22. Knowledge of Windows operating systems.
23. Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status by completing Federal Form I-9 in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
24. Provide evidence that a criminal record history check has been conducted and clearance has been given by the New Jersey Department of Education.
25. Provide a sworn statement that the individual has not been convicted of a crime or a disorderly person’s offense in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 during the initial six-month employment period.
26. Pass the state required Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test in accordance with N.J.A.C 63-4A-4.
Post-offer/Pre-employment Physical: The person selected for this position must meet all requirements of the physical examination, including a color vision test, administered by a medical service selected by the East Brunswick Public Schools. Job Functions & Responsibilities: The list below is intended to briefly describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this job title. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and tasks required of personnel so classified.
1. Analyze blue prints, schematics, and drawings of HVACR systems for the purpose of determining the efficient installation of new or upgraded systems. Accurately read, decipher, and work from HVACR schematics, plans, and specifications.
2. Coordinate with his/her immediate supervisor and/or other trades for the purpose of completing projects and work orders efficiently.
3. Diagnose causes of HVACR problems or failures for the purpose of identifying equipment and/or systems repair.
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4. Inform management regarding procedures and/or status of work orders for the purpose of
providing information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with health and building regulations.
5. Perform a wide variety of HVACR tasks and functions that involve the installation, repair and maintenance to a variety of equipment including: refrigeration, air conditioning, electric motors, heating units, heat pumps, hermetic compressors, light commercial furnaces, boilers, burners, intake and exhaust fans, economizers, humidifiers, capacity controls, semi-hermetic compressors, split systems, flame safeguard controls, air compressors, air driers, and packaged units, and related work to support operations to sustain district buildings, properties, and infrastructure. Duties include, but are not limited, to the following:
a. Inspect HVACR systems and their components for the purpose of evaluating
condition, identifying necessary repairs and recommending preventive maintenance.
b. Install HVACR system components for the purpose of providing enhanced and/or upgraded HVACR capabilities.
c. Maintain assigned vehicle, equipment, and tools for the purpose of ensuring availability in a safe operating condition.
d. Ensure that assigned projects are satisfactorily completed and in compliance with all
relevant HVACR code requirements.
e. Participate in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars, as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
f. Prepare written materials (i.e., repair status, activity logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or conveying information.
g. Repair, adjust, maintain, retrofit, and troubleshoot all types and sizes of refrigerant controls; compressors; heat pumps; split systems; packaged units; ductless splits; electric motors; electric motor controls; commercial furnaces, boilers, burners and related controls; water pumps; intake and exhaust fans; unit heaters (hot water, steam, and electric); economizers; humidifiers; capacity controls; flame safeguard controls; air compressors, air driers, and related accessories and controls; reciprocating chillers; screw chillers; centrifugal chillers; boilers and related controls; VAV systems and related controls; VAV units and VAV terminal boxes; cooling towers; pneumatic controls; electronic controls; multiple manufacturers building automation control
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systems; variable frequency drives; steam generators; static pressure controls; computer room equipment; and, glycol systems for the purpose of ensuring a safe working condition.
h. Request equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of items required to complete the necessary installation and/or repair.
i. Respond to emergency situations during and after his/her assigned work hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
j. Transport a variety of tools, equipment and supplies for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.
k. Work under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; provide information and/or advise others; and operate within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions.
l. Use various types of instruments, meters, and other types of test equipment and tools and supplies common to the HVACR trade.
m. Make emergency HVACR repairs, troubleshoot malfunctions and breakdowns; inspect work in-progress and ensure completed work is free of defects, fire hazards, and/or other unsafe conditions.
n. Accurately read, decipher, and work from HVACR schematics, plans, and specifications.
o. Analyze problems involving HVACR installation, inspection, maintenance, and
repair, and develop effective and efficient methods to bring the equipment back into service.
p. Exhibit knowledge and proficiency in the use, operations, and functionality of digital
control systems, energy management systems, and other similar types of control systems.
q. Research, requisition, store, safeguard, and properly use HVACR equipment, materials, and supplies.
6. Operate various types of single-, or multi-person scissor lifts, mobile and fixed platforms,
step- and extension ladders in a proficient and safe manner.
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7. Participate in snow removal operations by operating a variety of general purpose, specialized, and heavy-duty vehicles such as: pick-ups, stake beds, dump trucks, backhoes, loaders.
8. Keep accurate records of equipment used, work performed, and time spent utilizing the
means and methods directed by management.
9. Remember and carry-out oral and written directions, tasks, and procedures.
10. Demonstrate a positive and cooperative attitude; appropriate grooming and attire; and, effective work ethic.
11. Protect confidentiality of records and information about staff, students, and district operations, and only disclose said information within the right legal confines.
12. Participate in appropriate in-service and workshop programs and attend any required meetings, briefings, and training sessions.
13. Adhere to the National Uniform Mechanical Code; Uniform Construction Code of New Jersey; Board of Education Policies and Regulations; and District and Department procedures and protocols.
14. Perform all duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by the Building Maintenance Foreperson, Director of Facilities Management, School Business Administrator, Superintendent of Schools, or designee, as otherwise not prohibited by law or regulation.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of this position, and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with certain disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of this job. Unless reasonable accommodations are made to enable an employee to complete these tasks, the employee will have the ability to:
1. Speak, hear, and comprehend intelligible English.
2. Communicate effectively in English, using proper writing mechanics, grammar and vocabulary.
3. Use close-, color-, peripheral-, and focused-vision, along with depth perception.
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4. Lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance and 100 pounds with assistance.
5. Sit, stand, walk, stoop, crouch, squat, bend, kneel, crawl, reach overhead, and climb ladders, stairs, vertical steps, rungs, and mobile and fixed platforms to access buildings, rooms, confined spaces, roof tops, vehicles, and equipment for unspecified periods of time.
6. Use arms, hands, fingers, feet and toes, and apply manual dexterity to handle objects and materials, and operate electric, pneumatic, and manual tools and equipment, office equipment, computers, cell phones, and portable computing and communication devices.
7. Walk in areas of wet or uneven terrain. 8. Work from steps, ladders, scaffolding, mobile and fixed platforms while maintaining
one’s balance. 9. Operate general purpose and specialized vehicles and equipment for unspecified periods
of time. Environmental Demands: The environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive:
1. Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult germs, and communicable and non-communicable diseases and illnesses.
2. The work area involves moderate discomfort and/or risk such as operating heavy machinery or dangerous equipment, or occasional exposure to hazardous materials. Alternatively, the work area may be subject to environmental discomfort such as poor ventilation, loud noises, and/or extremes of heat or cold. The work often requires wearing protective gear that may be uncomfortable. The nature of the work environment may produce moderate levels of stress.
3. Exposure to buildings, facilities, and structures in which a variety of chemicals and
lubricants are stored and used to operate, maintain, and repair tools and equipment.
4. The job is performed indoors and outdoors. When indoors, it is in generally clean to dusty and dirty environments. When outdoors, it may be in extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, dusty and dirty environments.
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Adopted:
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EAST BRUNSWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS FINANCIAL SERVICESAgenda Item: 3.
Date Prepared: 7/2/2021 Meeting Date: 8/19/2021
TO: Members, Board of Education
FROM: Meryl Benjamin, Accounts Payable Manager
SUBJECT: Bill List - Payments Issued
Summary:The Board's Payment of Claims Policy No. 6470 and Regulation No. 6470 directs the prompt payment of legitimate claims bysuppliers of goods and services to the school district, provided that each bill or obligation is fully itemized and verified beforepayment is made. The details in the accompanying bill list have been determined to be valid and payable in accordance with theaforementioned policy and regulation.
Recommendation:Recommendation: That the attached bill list for payments issued from July 14, 2021 through August 10, 2021 is approved. BoardMember
Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did NotVote
Mr.Carangelo
Mrs. ChiuMr. Csizmar Mrs. Guas Mr. Hong Mrs. Lachs Mrs. Reiss Mr. Winston Mrs. Becker
Totals
ATTACHMENTS:Description Upload Date TypeBill List - Payments Issued 8/11/2021 Backup Material
REVIEWERS:Department Reviewer Action DateBOE_2.3_Accounts Payable Benjamin, Meryl Approved 7/2/2021 - 8:55 AMBOE_2.3_Accounts Payable Crotchfelt, Joseph Approved 7/2/2021 - 8:57 AM
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Meryl Benjamin Current Date:BILL LIST- PAID REPORTReport:
User: Page: 4 08/10/202112:30:12Time:
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Check AmtPayee ID Vendor NameCheck # Invoice # Description
07/14/2021 THROUGH 08/10/2021PAYMENT ISSUED FROMAPPROVAL OF BILL LIST--BOARD MEETING DATE: 08/19/2021
Check Date
$27.75CUSTODIAL SERVICES-ENERGY-NAT GAS
DIRECT ENERGY MARKETING INC.
HS12560976
V000006224
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$16.28CUSTODIAL SERVICES-ENERGY-NAT GAS
DIRECT ENERGY MARKETING INC.
HS12560977
V000006224
07/27/202100113475
$46.68CUSTODIAL SERVICES-ENERGY-NAT GAS
DIRECT ENERGY MARKETING INC.
HS12560978
V000006224
07/27/202100113475
$87.91CUSTODIAL SERVICES-ENERGY-NAT GAS
DIRECT ENERGY MARKETING INC.
HS12560979
V000006224
07/27/202100113475
$273.56CUSTODIAL SERVICES-ENERGY-NAT GAS
DIRECT ENERGY MARKETING INC.
HS12560980
V000006224
07/27/202100113475
$32.97CUSTODIAL SERVICES-ENERGY-NAT GAS
DIRECT ENERGY MARKETING INC.
HS12560981
V000006224
07/27/202100113475
$31.94CUSTODIAL SERVICES-ENERGY-NAT GAS
DIRECT ENERGY MARKETING INC.
HS12560982
V000006224
07/27/202100113475
$2.52CUSTODIAL SERVICES-ENERGY-NAT GAS
DIRECT ENERGY MARKETING INC.
HS12560983
V000006224
07/27/202100113475
$109.54CUSTODIAL SERVICES-ENERGY-NAT GAS
DIRECT ENERGY MARKETING INC.
HS12561053
V000006224
07/27/202100113475
$95.37CUSTODIAL SERVICES-ENERGY-NAT GAS
DIRECT ENERGY MARKETING INC.
HS12561054
V000006224
07/27/202100113475
$756.98Total:00113475Check #
$3,510.97CUSTODIAL SERVICES-ENERGY-ELECTRIC
DIRECT ENERGY MARKETING INC.
212040046295472
V000006224
08/05/202100113489
$18.90CUSTODIAL SERVICES-ENERGY-ELECTRIC
DIRECT ENERGY MARKETING INC.
212040046295473
V000006224
08/05/202100113489
$58.62CUSTODIAL SERVICES-ENERGY-ELECTRIC
DIRECT ENERGY MARKETING INC.
212040046295474
V000006224
08/05/202100113489
$5,919.38CUSTODIAL SERVICES-ENERGY-ELECTRIC
DIRECT ENERGY MARKETING INC.
212040046295476
V000006224
08/05/202100113489
$3,360.26CUSTODIAL SERVICES-ENERGY-ELECTRIC
DIRECT ENERGY MARKETING INC.
212040046295477
V000006224
08/05/202100113489
$18,515.11CUSTODIAL SERVICES-ENERGY-ELECTRIC
DIRECT ENERGY MARKETING INC.
212090046339581
V000006224
08/05/202100113489
$7,189.05CUSTODIAL SERVICES-ENERGY-ELECTRIC
DIRECT ENERGY MARKETING INC.
212150046394834
V000006224
08/05/202100113489
$38,572.29Total:00113489Check #
$221,053.00UNDISTRIBUTED-OTHR AR
TOWNSHIP OF EAST BRUNSWICK
P2202288-DOWNPAY
V000006368
07/28/202100003000
$221,053.00Total:00003000Check #
$33.00GENERAL ADMINISTRATION-COMMUNIC/PHONE
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC.
17934W281-JUL21
V000006401
07/16/202100113259
$95.44GENERAL ADMINISTRATION-COMMUNIC/PHONE
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC.
17934W281-JUN21
V000006401
07/16/202100113259
Meryl Benjamin Current Date:BILL LIST- PAID REPORTReport:
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Check AmtPayee ID Vendor NameCheck # Invoice # Description
07/14/2021 THROUGH 08/10/2021PAYMENT ISSUED FROMAPPROVAL OF BILL LIST--BOARD MEETING DATE: 08/19/2021
Check Date
$128.44Total:00113259Check #
$25,551.75CUSTODIAL SERVICES-ENERGY-ELECTRIC
PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC AND GAS COMPANY
1301262404JUN21
V000006416
07/16/202100113257
$25,551.75Total:00113257Check #
$4,648.63CUSTODIAL SERVICES-ENERGY-ELECTRIC
PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC AND GAS COMPANY
4246250007JUL21
V000006416
07/27/202100113480
$4,429.80CUSTODIAL SERVICES-ENERGY-ELECTRIC
PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC AND GAS COMPANY
4254251602JUL21
V000006416
07/27/202100113480
$2,407.50CUSTODIAL SERVICES-ENERGY-ELECTRIC
PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC AND GAS COMPANY
7240538303JUL21
V000006416
07/27/202100113480
$964.78CUSTODIAL SERVICES-ENERGY-NAT GAS
PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC AND GAS COMPANY
7250096303JUL21
V000006416
07/27/202100113480
$12,450.71Total:00113480Check #
$3,800.71CUSTODIAL SERVICES-ENERGY-ELECTRIC
JERSEY CENTRAL POWER & LIGHT
S313459500JUL21
V000006417
07/27/202100113476
$3,358.79CUSTODIAL SERVICES-ENERGY-ELECTRIC
JERSEY CENTRAL POWER & LIGHT
S316386594JUL21
V000006417
07/27/202100113476
$7,159.50Total:00113476Check #
$600.00CENTRAL SERVICES-MISC EXPEND
MIDDLESEX CTY ASSOC OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS
1004
V000006419
08/05/202100113494
$600.00Total:00113494Check #
$796.95INSTRUCTION-GENERAL SUPPLIES
SIMULATION CURRICULUM CORPORATION
7053
V000006456
07/27/202100113482
$796.95Total:00113482Check #
$129.00INSTRUCTION-OTHR OBJ
MENC: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MUSIC EDUCATION
000382720
V000006461
08/05/202100113493
$129.00Total:00113493Check #
$5,062.70UNALLOCATED BENEFITS-HEALTH BENEFITS
UNITED STATES TREASURY
FY2021 PCORI FEE
V000006561
08/02/202100003003
$5,062.70Total:00003003Check #
$458.55UNALLOCATED BENEFITS-HEALTH BENEFITS
O.C.A. BENEFIT SERVICES LLC
JUL2021
V000006764
08/05/202100113497
$458.55Total:00113497Check #
$110,086.56UNALLOCATED BENEFITS-HEALTH BENEFITS
SYMETRA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
JUL2021
V000006899
07/20/202100002996
Meryl Benjamin Current Date:BILL LIST- PAID REPORTReport:
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Check AmtPayee ID Vendor NameCheck # Invoice # Description
07/14/2021 THROUGH 08/10/2021PAYMENT ISSUED FROMAPPROVAL OF BILL LIST--BOARD MEETING DATE: 08/19/2021
Check Date
$110,086.56Total:00002996Check #
$1,931.00INSTRUCTION-GENERAL SUPPLIES
YABLA INC
144845-20210713
V000006974
07/16/202100113261
$1,931.00Total:00113261Check #
$8,347.50GENERAL ADMINISTRATION-PURCH TECH SVCS
GRANICUS LLC
141981
V000007071
07/16/202100113255
$8,347.50Total:00113255Check #
$350.00CENTRAL SERVICES-MISC PURCH SVC
BERNSTEIN OFFICE MACHINE
1921
V000007194
07/27/202100113472
$350.00Total:00113472Check #
$208.00CHILD STUDY TEAMS-PRCH SVC
BERNSTEIN OFFICE MACHINE
1229
V000007194
08/05/202100113486
$350.00CHILD STUDY TEAMS-PRCH SVC
BERNSTEIN OFFICE MACHINE
2311
V000007194
08/05/202100113486
$558.00Total:00113486Check #
$400.00INSTRUCTION-GENERAL SUPPLIES
TBP PRODUCTIONS LLP
35218
V000007201
07/27/202100113483
$250.00INSTRUCTION-GENERAL SUPPLIES
TBP PRODUCTIONS LLP
36206
V000007201
07/27/202100113483
$650.00Total:00113483Check #
$1,950.00TITLE II-A-PRCH SVC
COGNIA INC
00146432
V000007321
07/16/202100113253
$1,950.00Total:00113253Check #
$1,000.00EDUCATIONAL MEDIA SERVICES-SUPPLS & MTRLS
MACKIN BOOK COMPANY
73146CLC-CJHS
V000007334
07/16/202100113256
$1,000.00Total:00113256Check #
$14,175.00SECURITY-PRCH PRF/TCH SVC
NAVIGATE360 LLC
64441
V000007424
07/27/202100113478
$14,175.00Total:00113478Check #
$325.00CENTRAL SERVICES-MISC EXPEND
NEW JERSEY SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION
FY2022-RUGGIERO
V001251
07/27/202100113479
$325.00Total:00113479Check #
$176,750.00CUSTODIAL SERVICES-INTEREST-ESIP
DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY
INTEREST-8/01/21
V001992
08/02/202100003001
Meryl Benjamin Current Date:BILL LIST- PAID REPORTReport:
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Check AmtPayee ID Vendor NameCheck # Invoice # Description
07/14/2021 THROUGH 08/10/2021PAYMENT ISSUED FROMAPPROVAL OF BILL LIST--BOARD MEETING DATE: 08/19/2021
Check Date
$390,000.00CUSTODIAL SERVICES-PRINCIPAL-ESIP
DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY
PRINCIPAL-8/1/21
V001992
08/02/202100003001
$566,750.00Total:00003001Check #
$2,649,850.10Grand Total:
Meryl Benjamin Current Date:BILL LIST- PAID REPORTReport:
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EAST BRUNSWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS FINANCIAL SERVICESAgenda Item: 4.
Date Prepared: 7/2/2021 Meeting Date: 8/19/2021
TO: Members, Board of Education
FROM: Meryl Benjamin, Accounts Payable Manager
SUBJECT: Bill List - Payments Pending Issuance on August 20, 2021
Summary:The Board's Payment of Claims Policy No. 6470 and Regulation No. 6470 directs the prompt payment of legitimate claims bysuppliers of goods and services to the school district, provided that each bill or obligation is fully itemized and verified beforepayment is made. The details in the accompanying bill list have been determined to be valid and payable in accordance with theaforementioned policy and regulation.
Recommendation:Recommendation: That the attached bill list for payments pending issuance on August 20, 2021 is approved. BoardMember
Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did NotVote
Mr.Carangelo
Mrs. ChiuMr. Csizmar Mrs. Guas Mr. Hong Mrs. Lachs Mrs. Reiss Mr. Winston Mrs. Becker
Totals
ATTACHMENTS:Description Upload Date TypeBill List - Payments Pending 8/11/2021 Backup Material
REVIEWERS:Department Reviewer Action DateBOE_2.3_Accounts Payable Benjamin, Meryl Approved 7/2/2021 - 8:55 AMBOE_2.3_Accounts Payable Crotchfelt, Joseph Approved 7/2/2021 - 8:57 AM
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YUHAS PLUMBING HEATING & COOLIV000007008ALLOW MAINT FOR SCHOOL FACIL-CLNG/RPR/MNT SVC $380.00
P1
54P2201504 07/01/2021
YUHAS PLUMBING HEATING & COOLIV000007008
ALLOW MAINT FOR SCHOOL FACIL-CLNG/RPR/MNT SVC $540.00
P1
59P2201503 07/27/2021
YUHAS PLUMBING HEATING & COOLIV000007008ALLOW MAINT FOR SCHOOL FACIL-CLNG/RPR/MNT SVC $405.00
P1
60P2201503 07/27/2021
YUHAS PLUMBING HEATING & COOLIV000007008ALLOW MAINT FOR SCHOOL FACIL-CLNG/RPR/MNT SVC $270.00
P1
61P2201503 07/27/2021
YUHAS PLUMBING HEATING & COOLIV000007008ALLOW MAINT FOR SCHOOL FACIL-CLNG/RPR/MNT SVC $270.00
P1
62P2201503 07/27/2021
YUHAS PLUMBING HEATING & COOLIV000007008
ALLOW MAINT FOR SCHOOL FACIL-CLNG/RPR/MNT SVC $540.00
P1
63P2201503 07/29/2021
YUHAS PLUMBING HEATING & COOLIV000007008ALLOW MAINT FOR SCHOOL FACIL-CLNG/RPR/MNT SVC $270.00
P1
64P2201503 07/29/2021
YUHAS PLUMBING HEATING & COOLIV000007008ALLOW MAINT FOR SCHOOL FACIL-CLNG/RPR/MNT SVC $270.00
P1
65P2201503 07/29/2021
YUHAS PLUMBING HEATING & COOLIV000007008ALLOW MAINT FOR SCHOOL FACIL-CLNG/RPR/MNT SVC $540.00
P1
66P2201503 07/29/2021
YUHAS PLUMBING HEATING & COOLIV000007008
ALLOW MAINT FOR SCHOOL FACIL-CLNG/RPR/MNT SVC $270.00
P1
67P2201503 07/29/2021
YUHAS PLUMBING HEATING & COOLIV000007008ALLOW MAINT FOR SCHOOL FACIL-CLNG/RPR/MNT SVC $1,620.00
P1
68P2201503 08/04/2021
YUHAS PLUMBING HEATING & COOLIV000007008ALLOW MAINT FOR SCHOOL FACIL-CLNG/RPR/MNT SVC $405.00
P1
69P2201503 08/05/2021
Total: $5,780.00
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BILL LIST- PAYMENTS PENDING (New Version)
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Inv. DateAddr_Code
AmountPayee ID
Invoice #Vendor Name
PO #
PAYMENTS PENDING FOR ISSUANCE ON:APPROVAL OF BILL LIST--
08/20/2021
08/19/2021BOARD MEETING DATE:
DescriptionZ & Z SUPPLYV000006237
ALLOW MAINT FOR SCHOOL FACIL-GENERAL SUPPLIES $1,392.66
B1
S5002985.001P2202006 07/27/2021
Total: $1,392.66
Grand Total: $2,422,975.10
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EAST BRUNSWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS FINANCIAL SERVICESAgenda Item: 8.
Date Prepared: 8/10/2021 Meeting Date: 8/19/2021
TO: Members, Board of Education
FROM: Lori Tagerty, Purchasing Manager
SUBJECT: Surplus Equipment For Sale Or Disposition
Summary:The District has identified and recommends equipment to be declared surplus as listed in the attachment. Pursuant toN.J.S.A. 18A:18A-45, the Board must approve the sale or disposition of assets. The District will facilitate this sale through theservices of Municibid Online Government Auctions, an internet-based on line auction approved by the New Jersey Division ofLocal Government Services.
Recommendation:Recommendation: WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-45 authorizes boards of educations to sell its personal property not neededfor school purposes by sealed bid or public auction; and WHEREAS, the East Brunswick Public Schools has determined that the property described above and incorporated herein is nolonger needed for school purpose use; and WHEREAS, the Local Unit Technology Pilot Program and Study Act (P.L. 2001, c. 30) authorizes the sale of surplus personalproperty no longer needed for school purpose use through the use of an online auction service; and WHEREAS, the East Brunswick Public Schools intends to utilize the online auction services of Municibid Online GovernmentAuctions located at www.municibid.com; and WHEREAS, the sales are being conducted pursuant to the Division of Local Government Services’ Local Finance Notice 2008-9.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the East Brunswick Public Schools in the County ofMiddlesex, State of New Jersey, that the School Business Administrator is hereby authorized to sell the above-listed surpluspersonal property through an online auction website entitled www.municibid.com; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the terms and conditions of the agreement entered into between Municibid OnlineGovernment Auctions and the East Brunswick Public Schools are available at www.municibid.com and in the East BrunswickPublic School Business Administrator’s office.
BoardMember
Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did NotVote
Mr.Carangelo
Mrs. ChiuMr. Csizmar
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Mr. Csizmar Mrs. Guas Mr. Hong Mrs. Lachs Mrs. Reiss Mr. Winston Mrs. BeckerTotals
ATTACHMENTS:Description Upload Date TypeSurplus Equipment for Sale or Disposition 8/10/2021 Backup Material
REVIEWERS:Department Reviewer Action DateBOE_2.3_Purchasing Tagerty, Lori Approved 8/10/2021 - 3:31 PMBOE_2.3_Purchasing Crotchfelt, Joseph Approved 8/10/2021 - 4:07 PM
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EAST BRUNSWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS FINANCIAL SERVICESAgenda Item: 9.
Date Prepared: 7/29/2021 Meeting Date: 8/19/2021
TO: Members, Board of Education
FROM: Joseph Crotchfelt, CPA, Director of Financial Services
SUBJECT: Travel Report - (Roll Call - Majority of Full Board Required)
Summary:The travel report presented in the attachment complies with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-7.1 through 7.13, Board PolicyNo. 6471, and Board Regulation No. 6471. It has been reviewed and approved by the Financial Services Department and theSuperintendent of Schools as required by the above legal requirements.
Recommendation:Recommendation: That the attached travel report, pursuant to the recommendation of the Financial Services Departmentand Superintendent of Schools, is approved.
BoardMember
Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did NotVote
Mr.Carangelo
Mrs. ChiuMr. Csizmar Mrs. Guas Mr. Hong Mrs. Lachs Mrs. Reiss Mr. Winston Mrs. Becker
Totals
ATTACHMENTS:Description Upload Date TypeTravel Report 8/9/2021 Backup Material
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EAST BRUNSWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS HUMAN RESOURCESAgenda Item: 1.
Date Prepared: 7/13/2021 Meeting Date: 8/19/2021
TO: Members, Board of Education
FROM: Danielle A. Ruggiero, Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT: Personnel Actions (Roll Call - Majority of Full Board Required)
Summary:The personnel actions listed in the attached report are in compliance with Board of Education policies and regulations,applicable collective bargaining agreements, practice, and other governing law and principles. All recommended appointments arewithin the allotted positions established by the budget or subsequently approved by the Board.
Fiscal Impact:
Recommendation:Recommendation: That the attached personnel actions, pursuant to the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, isapproved.
BoardMember
Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did NotVote
Mr.Carangelo
Mrs. ChiuMr. Csizmar Mrs. Guas Mr. Hong Mrs. Lachs Mrs. Reiss Mr. Winston
Mrs. BeckerTotals
ATTACHMENTS:Description Upload Date TypePersonnel Report 8/16/2021 Backup Material
EAST BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEYOffice of the Superintendent
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGAll certificated staff, support staff and substitutes are being employed contingent upon the completion of a criminal history background check required by P.L. 1986, c 116. This is in accordance with guidelines from the State Department of Education. All items are budgeted unless otherwise noted.
Name Action Effective Position Guide Location Salary or CommentsNo. of Hourly RateDescription
10WarnsdorferELEMENTARY TEACHER TE02/MA/01 $59,615.00CIMILLUCA, JILLIAN NEW 9/1/2021 - Degree: MA
Cert: ELEM K-6Replacement
25847RIDER UNIVERSITY
6/30/202211-120-100-21010-000-00-0-138
10IrwinESL TEACHER TE02/MA/02 $60,125.00CORRADINO, ELENA NEW 9/1/2021 Degree: MA
Cert: ESLNew Position25848CHUVASH STATE UNIV RUSSIA11-240-100-21010-000-00-0-090
*Approved Substitute Rates for the 2021-2022 School Year: Substitute School Nurse: $35.00 per hour. Substitute Child Nutrition: $13.00 per hour.Clerical/School Aide or Secretary: $14.00 per hour. Substitute Bus Drivers: $28.47 per hour. Salaries listed will be pro-rated for employees who are contractedor work less than the full year. Maintenance/Custodial Second Shift Differential: $1.25 per hour. LLSO/SSO Special Duty Differential: $4.24 per hour.
Leave
GRANT FUNDED
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Name Action Effective Position Guide Location Salary or CommentsNo. of Hourly RateDescription
Leave Information if ApplicableID Date
Mos
10HammarskjoldART TEACHERDEACON, ANNA RSGN 7/1/2021 Resignation
*Approved Substitute Rates for the 2021-2022 School Year: Substitute School Nurse: $35.00 per hour. Substitute Child Nutrition: $13.00 per hour.Clerical/School Aide or Secretary: $14.00 per hour. Substitute Bus Drivers: $28.47 per hour. Salaries listed will be pro-rated for employees who are contractedor work less than the full year. Maintenance/Custodial Second Shift Differential: $1.25 per hour. LLSO/SSO Special Duty Differential: $4.24 per hour.
Leave
Date Change
Location Change
6/30/2022
GRANT FUNDED
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8/13/2021
12:30 PM08/19/2021 3Page:
Name Action Effective Position Guide Location Salary or CommentsNo. of Hourly RateDescription
*Approved Substitute Rates for the 2021-2022 School Year: Substitute School Nurse: $35.00 per hour. Substitute Child Nutrition: $13.00 per hour.Clerical/School Aide or Secretary: $14.00 per hour. Substitute Bus Drivers: $28.47 per hour. Salaries listed will be pro-rated for employees who are contractedor work less than the full year. Maintenance/Custodial Second Shift Differential: $1.25 per hour. LLSO/SSO Special Duty Differential: $4.24 per hour.
Change
1/2 TIME
NEW POSITION GRANT FUNDED
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12:30 PM08/19/2021 4Page:
Name Action Effective Position Guide Location Salary or CommentsNo. of Hourly RateDescription
Leave Information if ApplicableID Date
Mos
10Lawrence BrookELEMENTARY TEACHER TERPENNING, DANA LVAD
*Approved Substitute Rates for the 2021-2022 School Year: Substitute School Nurse: $35.00 per hour. Substitute Child Nutrition: $13.00 per hour.Clerical/School Aide or Secretary: $14.00 per hour. Substitute Bus Drivers: $28.47 per hour. Salaries listed will be pro-rated for employees who are contractedor work less than the full year. Maintenance/Custodial Second Shift Differential: $1.25 per hour. LLSO/SSO Special Duty Differential: $4.24 per hour.
Change
NEW POSITION GRANT FUNDED
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CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL ATTACHMENT
WORKSHOP PRESENTERS It is recommended that the following individuals be approved for presenting Continuing Education and Curriculum Workshops, at the rate of $56.00 per hour:
Presentation Preparation
Hours Hours iReady Implementation for Grade 3: Kristan Shanks Hammarskjold Middle School 1 1 iReady Implementtation for Grade 6: Kristan Shanks Hammarskjold Middle School 1 1 Heggerty Phonological Awareness: Rebecca Weizman Lawrence Brook Elementary School 1 1 Student Assessment Strategies: Jami DeSiena Churchill Junior High School 1 1 Eileen Mann Central Elementary School 1 1 Matthew McCarthy East Brunswick High School 1 1 Susan Meuse Hammarskjold Middle School 1 1 Alexander Nelson District 1 1
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CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL ATTACHMENT
WORKSHOP PRESENTERS It is recommended that the following individuals be approved for presenting Continuing Education and Curriculum Workshops, at the rate of $56.00 per hour:
Presentation Preparation
Hours Hours Navigating the Challenges Faced in Response to the Covid Pandemic Shannon Campbell Hammarskjold Middle School 0.5 1 Laurie Eitel Chittick Elementary School 0.5 1 Sara Enis Central Elementary School 0.5 1 Tiffany Papp Hammarskjold Middle School 0.5 1 Ashley Rose Memorial Elementary School 0.5 1 Jenna Ruditsky East Brunswick High School 0.5 1 Ivy Schwam Bowne-Munro Elementary School 0.5 1 Rachel Weitzenkorn Lawrence Brook Elementary School 0.5 1 Leigh-Ann Young Irwin Elementary School 0.5 1 COACHING POSITIONS 2021-2022
It is recommended that the following be approved for coaching positions for the 2021-2022 school year: Name Position Stipend Rhiannan Ocello Cheerleaders/9th grade $4,942.00 Eduardo Ramirez* Soccer/Boys - 8th grade $4,270.00 Matthew Rapach Soccer/Boys - 9th grade $4,942.00
*Out of District
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CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL ATTACHMENT
SALARY UPGRADE
It is recommended that the following salary upgrades based on education level be approved following the ratification of the 2021-2026 collective bargaining agreement:
NAME EDUCATION LEVEL EFFECTIVE DATE
Amy Brehm MA+30 9/1/2021 Gina Caruso MA 9/1/2021 Katelyn Eyer MA 9/1/2021 David Herren MA+30 9/1/2021 Stephanie Holtzman BA+18 9/1/2021 Kerry Luttrell MA 9/1/2021 Susie Lyons MA+30 9/1/2021 Kathleen Massa BA+18 9/1/2021 Allison McQuillen MA 9/1/2021 Stephanie Morgen MA 9/1/2021 Hetika Rasania MA 9/1/2021 Kristy Sheridan MA 9/1/2021 Elizabeth Turay MA+30 9/1/2021 Rachel Winard MA+30 9/1/2021 Suzanne J. Wong BA+18 9/1/2021
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CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL ATTACHMENT
HOURS FOR SUMMER CHILD STUDY TEAM WORK
It is recommended that the following summer Child Study Team teachers and salaries be reapproved for the 2021 Summer Child Study Team work (not to exceed the approved number of days):
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CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL ATTACHMENT
STEP MOVEMENT FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM
It is recommended that the following staff members and salaries be reapproved for employment in the Special Education Extended Year Program effective July 7, 2021 through August 10, 2021:
Name/Program Duration Amount Step
LLD Nicole Blazejewski 5 Weeks $7,571.67 2
Resource Lauren Kusmick 5 Weeks $7,571.67 2 STEP MOVEMENT FOR SUMMER ESL PROGRAM It is recommended that the following staff and stipends be reapproved for the 2021 ESL Program as listed below: ESL Program Duration Amount Step
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CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL ATTACHMENT
STEP MOVEMENT FOR COACHING POSITIONS 2021-2022
It is recommended that the following be reapproved for coaching positions for the 2021-2022 school year:
Name Position Stipend Bari Alarcon Cheerleaders/Assistant $5,605.00 Delbin Espinal Football/9th Grade $6,101.00 Zachary Gega Football/9th Grade $6,428.00 Deborah Mangino Tennis/Girls – Head $6,551.00 Stephanie Morgen Soccer – Girls/8th Grade $4,270.00 Pedro Vazquez* Soccer – Boys/Assistant $5,275.00
*Out of District
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E.1 CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL ATTACHMENT E.1
CONTINUING EDUCATION AND CURRICULUM WORKSHOPS
It is recommended that the following personnel be approved for participation in the Summer and Continuing Education and Curriculum Workshops, Summer 2021 at the rate of $113.00 per day for ten (10) month staff:
99-1-3567: 08/18/2021 - Coaching in the 21st Century - AthleticsKEVIN BRADY DEBORAH MANGINO MATTHEW PAZINKO CYNTHIA TODOROFF ASHLI VENOKUR
72-1-3467: **8/10/2021 - Preparing to Support Second Grade Students - Curriculum DepartmentERICA MORENO
72-1-3515: **8/10/2021 - What We Learned from the Pandemic Grades K-1 and 7-8 - Curriculum DepartmentAMY BREHM RYAN DICK
72-1-3518: **8/12/2021 - What We Learned from the Pandemic Grades 4-5 and 11-12 - Curriculum DepartmentMELISSA RITTER
53-1-3763: 08/04/2021 - EBHS Health Curriculum update - Health
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*Approved Substitute Rates for the 2021-2022 School Year: Substitute School Nurse: $35.00 per hour. Substitute Child Nutrition: $13.00 per hour.Clerical/School Aide or Secretary: $14.00 per hour. Substitute Bus Drivers: $28.47 per hour. Salaries listed will be pro-rated for employees who are contractedor work less than the full year. Maintenance/Custodial Second Shift Differential: $1.25 per hour. LLSO/SSO Special Duty Differential: $4.24 per hour.
8 Hours
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Name Action Effective Position Guide Location Salary or CommentsNo. of Hourly RateDescription
Leave Information if ApplicableID Date
Mos
10EBHSCHILD NUTRITIONDITUNNARIELLO, ANNA LVAD
Leave of Absence
11709
6E-910-310-21000-000-75-0-050
9/1/2021 9/30/2021 PAID MEDICAL LEAVEEffectiveBegin: EffectiveEnd: LeaveType:
10CPSITE LEADER ASKSL $22.50DOWNER, LUANN NEW 9/1/2021
*Approved Substitute Rates for the 2021-2022 School Year: Substitute School Nurse: $35.00 per hour. Substitute Child Nutrition: $13.00 per hour.Clerical/School Aide or Secretary: $14.00 per hour. Substitute Bus Drivers: $28.47 per hour. Salaries listed will be pro-rated for employees who are contractedor work less than the full year. Maintenance/Custodial Second Shift Differential: $1.25 per hour. LLSO/SSO Special Duty Differential: $4.24 per hour.
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10MemorialEARLY MORNING AIDE AIDE/SCHL/10 $17.92KEHOE, CHRISTINA REMP 9/1/2021
Reemployment21202
6G-993-320-21000-800-60-0-120
12AdministrationSECRETARY CLER/CAT6/01 $27,641.27LAPENTA, DANA NEW 9/1/2021
Replacement25849
11-000-219-21050-000-00-0-000
10SCHOOL SECURITY OFFICER $25.46LIDDY, WILLIAM CPCN
Position Change23054
10ChurchillSCHOOL AIDEMANDY, DONALD RSGN 7/1/2021 Resignation
12ChurchillCUSTODIAN FM05/EVE/CUST $25.62PAGAN, JULIO CHRS 9/1/2021
Hours/FTE Change
25149
11-000-262-21000-000-00-0-055
*Approved Substitute Rates for the 2021-2022 School Year: Substitute School Nurse: $35.00 per hour. Substitute Child Nutrition: $13.00 per hour.Clerical/School Aide or Secretary: $14.00 per hour. Substitute Bus Drivers: $28.47 per hour. Salaries listed will be pro-rated for employees who are contractedor work less than the full year. Maintenance/Custodial Second Shift Differential: $1.25 per hour. LLSO/SSO Special Duty Differential: $4.24 per hour.
5 HOURS
SUBSTITUTE9/1/2021
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10FrostEARLY MORNING AIDE AIDE/SCHL/09 $17.34PETERSON, LOUISE REMP 9/1/2021
*Approved Substitute Rates for the 2021-2022 School Year: Substitute School Nurse: $35.00 per hour. Substitute Child Nutrition: $13.00 per hour.Clerical/School Aide or Secretary: $14.00 per hour. Substitute Bus Drivers: $28.47 per hour. Salaries listed will be pro-rated for employees who are contractedor work less than the full year. Maintenance/Custodial Second Shift Differential: $1.25 per hour. LLSO/SSO Special Duty Differential: $4.24 per hour.
8 Hours
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10CPSUBSTITUTE EMPSUB $14.90WYDRA, STACY NEW 9/1/2021
Replacement21342
*Approved Substitute Rates for the 2021-2022 School Year: Substitute School Nurse: $35.00 per hour. Substitute Child Nutrition: $13.00 per hour.Clerical/School Aide or Secretary: $14.00 per hour. Substitute Bus Drivers: $28.47 per hour. Salaries listed will be pro-rated for employees who are contractedor work less than the full year. Maintenance/Custodial Second Shift Differential: $1.25 per hour. LLSO/SSO Special Duty Differential: $4.24 per hour.
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NON-CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL ATTACHMENT
TRANSLATOR - 2021-2022 It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following as a translator at the rate of $57.00 per hour: Indre Lewis
WORKSHOP PRESENTERS It is recommended that the following individual be approved for presenting Continuing Education and Curriculum Workshops, at the rate of $56.00 per hour:
Presentation Preparation Hours Hours
Best Practices for Instructional Assistants: Mariana Helmold East Brunswick High School 2.5 1
STIPEND POSITIONS 2021-2022 It is recommended that the following stipend positions be approved for the 2021-2022 school year: Name Position School Amount Terri Ferro Athletic Treasurer East Brunswick High School $3,051.00 Connie Charleston School Treasurer Churchill Junior High School $2,293.00 Rosemary Chimento School Treasurer Hammarskjold Middle School $2,293.00
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NON-CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL ATTACHMENT
SUMMER ESL PROGRAM It is recommended that the following staff members and salaries be reapproved for the 2021 East Brunswick ESL Program as listed below: Name Position Duration Hourly Rate Eileen Bond Instructional Assistant 3 Weeks $18.27 Erin Butler Instructional Assistant 3 Weeks $18.27 Amanda DelQuaglio Instructional Assistant 3 Weeks $18.27 Morgan Duffy Instructional Assistant 3 Weeks $18.27 Christin Kim Instructional Assistant 3 Weeks $18.27 Jaime Klemas Instructional Assistant 3 Weeks $18.27 Mark Natale Instructional Assistant 3 Weeks $18.27
It is recommended that the following district employees be reapproved for Summer 2021 employment at their hourly rate:
Name Position Hourly Rate
Kenya Ali Bus Driver $28.47 Johnny Andre Bus Aide $14.90
Gina Bucciero Bus Driver $27.53 Cecelia Caramico Clerical Aide $16.81 Charles Caramico Bus Driver $28.47
Florence Clark Bus Aide $14.90
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TRANSPORTATION – SUMMER EMPLOYMENT (continued) Name Position Hourly Rate Jodi Cumber Bus Aide $16.81 Vulana Daniels Bus Aide $14.90
Vulana Daniels Bus Driver $28.47 Georgia Dobrzynski Bus Driver $28.47
Phyllis Downer School Aide $15.90 Kenneth Erickson Bus Driver $28.47 Carmen Gonzalez Bus Driver $28.47 Carmen Gonzalez School Aide $14.90 Kim Green Bus Driver $28.47
Robert Habib Bus Aide $14.90 Carrie Hall Bus Driver $28.47 Marilyn Harmyk Bus Driver $28.47 Marilyn Harmyk School Aide $14.90 Nash Kamel Bus Driver $28.47
Tehmina Kousar Bus Aide $14.90 Debra LaGola Bus Driver $28.47 Tina Lardieri Bus Driver $28.47
Ellen Lavanco Bus Aide $14.90 Teri Lavoie Bus Driver $28.47 Carolanne Lyle School Aide $17.34 Darrie Lynch Bus Driver $28.47 Darren Magee Bus Driver $28.47 Alida Martin Bus Driver $28.47 Audrey Maxwell Bus Driver $28.47
Hany Mekhail Bus Aide $15.60 Senora Mobley Bus Driver $28.47 Emma Moore Bus Driver $28.47
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TRANSPORTATION – SUMMER EMPLOYMENT (continued)
Name Position Hourly Rate Michael Moscatello Bus Aide $16.81
Tasha Mullins Bus Driver $28.47 Denny Payano-Hernandez Bus Driver $28.47
Emma Perez School Aide $15.60 Craig Rapley Bus Driver $28.47 Evelyn Rivera Bus Driver $28.47
Janete Roseman Bus Aide $16.81 Adrienne Sabatino Bus Aide $16.33
Donald Sachau Jr. Bus Driver $28.47 Malke Sanford School Aide $15.35 Eric Sarfo Bus Driver $28.47 Rose Scodari Bus Driver $28.47
Nikita Shah Bus Aide $15.00 Mary Ann Stanton School Aide $17.34 Nancy Stetz School Aide $15.15
Mary Swain Bus Driver $28.47 Falak Tsay Bus Aide $15.35
Janice Ubl Bus Driver $28.47 Olivia Villalona Bus Aide $14.90
Deidra Walker Bus Driver $28.47 Josiah Walker Bus Aide $14.90 Stacy Wydra Bus Aide $14.90 Cecilia Xirouhakis Bus Aide $14.90
Cecilia Xirouhakis Bus Driver $28.47 Melissa Zimel Bus Aide $14.90
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SPECIAL EDUCATION EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM It is recommended that the following staff members and salaries be reapproved for employment in the Special Education Extended Year Program, effective July 7, 2021 through August 10, 2021 at their hourly rate of pay (4 hours per full day, 3 hours per half day): Name Position Hourly Rate Ishana Advani School Aide $15.35 Johnny Andre School Aide $14.90 Janet Arnest Instructional Assistant $18.89 Ashley Balzofiore Instructional Assistant $18.27 Patricia Barberio Instructional Assistant $18.89 Farida Bhavnagarwala Instructional Assistant $18.27 Jordana Bohm Instructional Assistant $18.89 Eileen Bond Instructional Assistant $18.27 Barbara Bowshewicz Instructional Assistant $35.34 Michelle Chocolate Instructional Assistant $19.51 Janice Cimaglia Instructional Assistant $22.46 Florence Clark Instructional Assistant $18.27 Jodi Cumber School Aide $16.81 Kimberly Davies Instructional Assistant $18.27 Clayton Davis Instructional Assistant $18.27 Rosalie Davis Instructional Assistant $33.88 Gianna Demato Instructional Assistant $18.27 Kristen Dery Instructional Assistant $18.27 Maria Dollete School Aide $15.35 Marilyn Drakeford Instructional Assistant $18.27 Samar Ebrahim School Aide $14.90 Denise Eckert Instructional Assistant $33.88 Caroline Fernandez Instructional Assistant $18.89
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SPECIAL EDUCATION EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM (continued) Name Position Hourly Rate Kaitlyn Francke-Cooley Instructional Assistant $18.27 Karin Galiatsatos Instructional Assistant $19.51 Ali Gelman School Aide $14.90 Enayat Geris Instructional Assistant $19.51 Antonia Germanos Instructional Assistant $18.27 Dalia Ghaly Instructional Assistant $18.27 Ramez Girgis Instructional Assistant $18.89 Brittany Hass Instructional Assistant $18.27 Sumra Hassan Instructional Assistant $18.27 Mikayla Helmold Instructional Assistant $18.27 Hilda Justin-Jose Instructional Assistant $18.89 Swetha Kadari Instructional Assistant $18.27 Maryann Kalesnick Instructional Assistant $28.98 Denise Katzen Instructional Assistant $18.27 Loren Kaufman Instructional Assistant $20.99 Christina Kehoe School Aide $17.92 Christin Kim Instructional Assistant $18.27 Tyler Kohutanycz Instructional Assistant $18.27 Deepa Krishnaswamy Instructional Assistant $18.27 Ellen Lavanco Instructional Assistant $18.89 Sharon Larkin McDonnell School Aide $15.15 Deborah LeSeur Instructional Assistant $18.89 Mary Litzinger School Aide $17.34 Amber Luberto School Aide $15.35 Miriam Lugo-Rodriguez Instructional Assistant $18.89 Debra Luongo School Aide $15.90 Shelly Luthra Instructional Assistant $18.27
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SPECIAL EDUCATION EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM (continued) Name Position Hourly Rate Barbara Lynk School Aide $17.92 Alexis Maimone Instructional Assistant $18.27 Alan Marmur Instructional Assistant $18.27 Katherine Mastro Instructional Assistant $18.27 Kelsey McDonald Instructional Assistant $18.89 Sejal Mehta Instructional Assistant $18.89 Michael Meirose Instructional Assistant $18.27 Marie Mikolai Instructional Assistant $18.89 Theresa Molyneux Instructional Assistant $20.99 Stephanie Morgen Instructional Assistant $18.27 Michael Moscatello School Aide $16.81 Joyce Mourounas Instructional Assistant $33.88 Megan Murphy Instructional Assistant $18.27 Seema Nadkar Instructional Assistant $33.88 Renee Nessiem Bassili School Aide $15.15 Rhiannan Ocello Instructional Assistant $18.89 Lori O’Connor Instructional Assistant $18.89 Shashikala Pai School Aide $14.90 Jignasha Patel Instructional Assistant $18.89 Danielle Perez Instructional Assistant $18.27 Anthony Petro Instructional Assistant $18.27 Emma Piedilato Instructional Assistant $18.27 Katelyn Posik Instructional Assistant $20.99 Rebecca Pugliese Instructional Assistant $18.89 Kyrsten Ramkishun Instructional Assistant $18.27 Matthew Ratcliffe Instructional Assistant $20.99 April Ratkoski Instructional Assistant $18.27
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SPECIAL EDUCATION EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM (continued) Name Position Hourly Rate Jaimee Ratkoski Instructional Assistant $18.27 Myrna Razak School Aide $15.90 Simrat Sahi Instructional Assistant $18.27 Jaimie Schlueter Instructional Assistant $18.89 Iman Shah Instructional Assistant $18.27 Nikita Shah School Aide $15.00 Michele Shamim Instructional Assistant $18.89 Cathy Silver Instructional Assistant $19.51 Sapna Sinkar Instructional Assistant $20.99 Moonia Soherwardy Instructional Assistant $20.99 Donna Somma Instructional Assistant $18.27 Maryann Strokus Instructional Assistant $18.27 Joanna Stuart Instructional Assistant $18.89
Christine Tambini McCann School Aide $14.90 Meryl Tannenbaum Instructional Assistant $20.99 Falak Tsay School Aide $15.35 Susan Turek Instructional Assistant $33.88 Melaina Valente Instructional Assistant $18.27 Olivia Villalona Instructional Assistant $18.27 Josiah Walker School Aide $14.90 Valerie Yu School Aide $19.22 Susan Zaccaria School Aide $19.22 Melissa Zimel Instructional Assistant $18.27
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E.2 NON-CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL ATTACHMENT E.2
CONTINUING EDUCATION AND CURRICULUM WORKSHOPS
It is recommended that the following personnel be approved for participation in the Summer and Continuing Education and Curriculum Workshops, Summer 2021 at the rate of $63.00 per day:
74-1-3619: 8/10/2021 - CPR/AED for Athletic Coaches, SSOs & Janet's Law Team Members - Professional Learning, Evaluation & AssessmentSUSAN REIMER
74-1-3620: 8/11/2021 - CPR/AED for Athletic Coaches, SSOs & Janet's Law Team Members - Professional Learning, Evaluation & AssessmentJASON SCHULTZ
74-1-3503: 8/19/2021 - CPI Re-Certification (In-Person) - Professional Learning, Evaluation and AssessmentSUSAN REIMER
51-1-3521: 8/3/2021 - BD Training for Instructional Assistants - Special EducationJIGNASHA PATEL
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SALARY APPROVALS It is recommended that the following non-certificated personnel and salaries be approved for the 2021-2022 school year as attached:
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OCKENHOUSE, PATRICIA 25121 SECRETARY CLER/CAT6/05 $28,712.14 SO 11-000-261-21000-000-00-0-000 5 HOURSORLANDO, MATTHEW 23153 SYSTEM SUPPORT SPECIALIST TECH/T-V/13 $83,200.00 AD 11-000-252-21000-000-00-0-000PAGAN, JULIO 25149 CUSTODIAN FM05/EVE/CUST $25.62 CH 11-000-262-21000-000-00-0-055PATTI, MANPREET 23768 SECRETARY CLER/CAT6/06 $41,197.00 AD 11-000-211-21000-000-00-0-000PERRY, JORDAN 25739 PAINTER FM18/EVE/PAIN $31.13 SO 11-000-261-21000-000-00-0-000
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VILLAGRAN, SAUL 21217 CUSTODIAN FM01/DAY/HEAD $32.52 HS 11-000-262-21000-000-00-0-050VOJIR, KERRY 12554 CUSTODIAN FM05/DAY/CUST $25.62 HS 11-000-262-21000-000-00-0-050WALLIS, ARNOLD 20205 SYSTEM SUPPORT SPECIALIST TECH/T-V/10 $77,200.00 AD 11-000-252-21000-000-00-0-000WILSON, SHANNON 25730 SECRETARY CURRICULUM CLER/CAT6/02 $38,947.00 AD 11-000-223-21050-000-00-0-000WOOD, MARIA 23067 SECRETARY PRINCIPAL CLER/CAT4/07 $39,944.00 HS 11-000-240-21050-000-00-0-050WOODS, CELESTINE 23525 SECRETARY PRINCIPAL CLER/CAT6/09 $46,597.00 FR 11-000-240-21050-000-00-0-130ZAMBRZYCKA, GRAZYNA 12157 CUSTODIAN FM05/DAY/CUST $25.62 CH 11-000-262-21000-000-00-0-055
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EAST BRUNSWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS HUMAN RESOURCESAgenda Item: 2.
Date Prepared: 8/18/2021 Meeting Date: 8/19/2021
TO: Members, Board of Education
FROM: Danielle A. Ruggiero, Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT: Personnel Actions - Addendum No. 1 (Roll Call - Majority of Full Board Required)
Summary:The personnel actions listed in the attached report are in compliance with Board of Education policies and regulations,applicable collective bargaining agreements, practice, and other governing law and principles. All recommended appointments arewithin the allotted positions established by the budget or subsequently approved by the Board.
Fiscal Impact:
Recommendation:Recommendation: That the attached personnel actions- addendum no. 1, pursuant to the recommendation of the Superintendentof Schools, is approved.
BoardMember
Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did NotVote
Mr.Carangelo
Mrs. ChiuMr. Csizmar Mrs. Guas Mr. Hong Mrs. Lachs Mrs. Reiss Mr. Winston
Mrs. BeckerTotals
ATTACHMENTS:Description Upload Date TypePersonnel report - Addendum No. 1 8/18/2021 Backup Material
EAST BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEYOffice of the Superintendent
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGAll certificated staff, support staff and substitutes are being employed contingent upon the completion of a criminal history background check required by P.L. 1986, c 116. This is in accordance with guidelines from the State Department of Education. All items are budgeted unless otherwise noted.
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Certificated PersonnelAttachment E.1 ADDENDUM
10DistrictMUSIC TEACHER TE02/BA/01 $55,740.00BOUVIER, CHRISTOPHER REMP 9/1/2021 Degree: BM (**ADDENDUM)
*Approved Substitute Rates for the 2021-2022 School Year: Substitute School Nurse: $35.00 per hour. Substitute Child Nutrition: $13.00 per hour.Clerical/School Aide or Secretary: $14.00 per hour. Substitute Bus Drivers: $28.47 per hour. Salaries listed will be pro-rated for employees who are contractedor work less than the full year. Maintenance/Custodial Second Shift Differential: $1.25 per hour. LLSO/SSO Special Duty Differential: $4.24 per hour.
Position Change
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10Lawrence BrookSPECIAL ED TEACHER
RESOURCE TE02/BA+18/01 $56,815.00RAMKISHUN, KYRSTEN NEW 9/1/2021 Degree: BA (**ADDENDUM)
*Approved Substitute Rates for the 2021-2022 School Year: Substitute School Nurse: $35.00 per hour. Substitute Child Nutrition: $13.00 per hour.Clerical/School Aide or Secretary: $14.00 per hour. Substitute Bus Drivers: $28.47 per hour. Salaries listed will be pro-rated for employees who are contractedor work less than the full year. Maintenance/Custodial Second Shift Differential: $1.25 per hour. LLSO/SSO Special Duty Differential: $4.24 per hour.
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CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL ATTACHMENT (ADDENDUM)
SPECIAL EDUCATION EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM
It is recommended that the following staff members and salaries be approved for employment in the Special Education Extended Year Program:
Substitute Nurse Daily Rate Nikki Kady $233.93
Resource Andrea Weatherly $ 58.48 per hour
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Name Action Effective Position Guide Location Salary or CommentsNo. of Hourly RateDescription
10HammarskjoldCHILD NUTRITION CNUT/FSW/NEW $13.00TUFAIL, SHAZIA NEW 9/1/2021 (**ADDENDUM)
Replacement25553
6E-910-310-21000-000-75-0-056
*Approved Substitute Rates for the 2021-2022 School Year: Substitute School Nurse: $35.00 per hour. Substitute Child Nutrition: $13.00 per hour.Clerical/School Aide or Secretary: $14.00 per hour. Substitute Bus Drivers: $28.47 per hour. Salaries listed will be pro-rated for employees who are contractedor work less than the full year. Maintenance/Custodial Second Shift Differential: $1.25 per hour. LLSO/SSO Special Duty Differential: $4.24 per hour.
Change5 HOURS
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EAST BRUNSWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS STAFF DEVELOPMENTAgenda Item: 2.
Date Prepared: 7/1/2021 Meeting Date: 8/19/2021
TO: Members, Board of Education
FROM: Dr. Joyce Boley, Assistant Superintendent of Academics
SUBJECT: District Professional Development and Mentoring Plans
Summary:The District reviews and reflects upon the professional development offered to both novice and experienced teachers on a regularbasis. As part of AchieveNJ, the plan is reviewed by the Board of Education for fiscal responsibility and impact on the generalfund.cx Funding for Professional Development is supported through the general fund, Title IIA and Title IV grants.
Recommendation:Recommendation: That the Professional Development and Mentoring Plans for the 2021-2022 school year are approved aspresented in the attachments. BoardMember
Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did NotVote
Mr.Carangelo
Mrs. ChiuMr. Csizmar Mrs. Guas Mr. Hong Mrs. Lachs Mrs. Reiss Mr. Winston Mrs. BeckerTotals
ATTACHMENTS:Description Upload Date TypeProfessional Development Plan 8/9/2021 Backup MaterialMentoring Plan 8/9/2021 Backup Material
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OVERVIEW:
East Brunswick Public Schools is highly committed to professional developmentforall staff
members. Opportunities are built into the school calendarensuring that all staff members
participate in at least 35 hours ofPD peryear. Additionally, a variety of other opportunities are
offered for staff to participate in based on availability and need. |
COMPONENTSOF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN:
Recruitment and hiring ofhighly qualified staffmembers
Three-day extensive New Staff OrientationTwo full-day staff development days focused on district initiatives and curriculum goalsMentorassigned for all novice teachers
Buddyassigned to all newly hired staff who already havea certificate ofeligibility with
advanced standing (CEAS)
Eight induction meetings forfirst-year staffmembersEach staff memberdevelops two Professional DevelopmentPlans that are individualized
with an emphasis on student achievement andinstructional practicesAfter school professional development opportunities throughout the year forstaff to
attend based on a variety oftopics including but notlimited to content, curriculum,pedagogy, instructional strategies and technologyExtensive summerprofessional development opportunities related to curriculum revision,
learning management system, Reader’s and Writer’s workshop, safety and climate, dataanalysis, technology andinstructional practices
Online learning opportunities, which include mandatory training modulesOngoing administrator training on observations, feedback and evaluations
Walk-through classroom visits with individualized feedback intended to build teacher
capacityStaff and curriculum meetings (20 per year)
FUNDING RESOURCES:
In order to supportthe training program appropriately the following resources are used to
provide fundsforthe different components:
Stipends for summerstaff development
Stipends for mentortraining (one hour per mentor)
Presenter feesSupplies and materials fortrainings
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East Brunswick Public Schools
Mentoring Plan |
2021-2022
Excellence in Academics, Athletics and the Arts
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OVERVIEW:
East Brunswick Public Schools has conducted a very effective mentoring and induction program since 2001
based on the guidelines that were issued by the State Department of Education to develop a local mentoring
plan (N.J.A.C. 6:11-14.4). The district utilizes a Teacher Evaluation Program based on the work of Charlotte
Danielson, Enhancing Professional Practice — A Framework for Teaching. The Director of Professional
Learning, Evaluation and Assessment oversees the mentoring and induction programs.
PARAMETERSOF DISTRICT MENTORING PROGRAM:
The mentoring plan includesthe following support to novice teachers:
Prior to the opening of school, the district conducts a three-day orientation program forall new staff
(Appendix A). The training includes information on curriculum, assessment, parent communication,classroom management, teacher evaluation, security protocols and instructional technology.
Teacher induction meetings will continue throughout the year to reinforce and expand upona variety oforientation concepts (Appendix B).Monthly faculty meetings at all schools that include targeted professional developmentthat reachesall
levels of staff.Monthly department (grades 6-12) or curriculum meetings (grades PreK-5) that allow for collaboration
between teachers and focus on student achievement and instructional strategies.After School PD sessions are open to all staff members and focus on pedagogy. They are held
throughout the year and allow teachers to attend based on their individual needs andinterests.A minimum ofthree formal observations of the novice teacher are conducted by at least two different
administrators.
Informal walk-throughs by administrators occur throughout the school year.Opportunities are provided for the novice teacher and mentor to observe one another and discuss what
was observed.
MENTOR TRAINING:
Identification of mentors occurs immediately after a teacher is hired. Principals and supervisors workwith the Director of Professional Learning, Evaluation and Assessmentto identify mentor teachers. The
following criteria are considered:
o The teacher has demonstrated exemplary command of content area knowledge and of pedagogy.o The teacher is experienced and certified in the subject area in which the novice teacheris
teaching, where possible.o The teacher is knowledgeable about the social and workplace norms of the district board of
education and the community the district board of education serves.
o The teacher is knowledgeable about the resources and opportunities in the district and able to actas a referral source to the novice teacher.
o- The teacher agrees to complete a mentortraining program.Training for mentors is held before the school year begins outlining expectations, responsibilities and
how to support a novice teacher (Appendix C).
Logs -are maintained by each mentor teacher documenting all interactions with the novice teacher
(Appendix D).
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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
It is essential that all members of the educational community know and execute their own responsibilities in
supporting new teachers. All members must:
e Ensure a strong start to the school year by providing time, resources, and support to new teachers. Theschool board, superintendent, district office staff, and school-based administration, the teaching staff, the
clerical staff, and the custodial staff should play a role.e Provide information and support. Identify what new staff members are mostlikely to need (instructional
support, professional support, personal support, logistical support), and provide it in a timely manner.
FUNDING RESOURCES:
In order to support the Mentortraining program appropriately the following resources are used to provide funds
for the different components:
e Stipends for summerstaff development
e Stipends for mentortraining
e Substitutes for classroom visitations
e Supplies for new staff orientation and induction meetings
APPENDIX:
A. New Staff Orientation AgendaB. Induction Meeting Schedule
C. Mentoring RequirementsD. Mentoring Log
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New Staff Orientation AgendaTuesday, August 24, 2021 — Hammarskjold Middle School
Check-in and TechnologyDistribution
WelcomeandIntroductions
Ms. Danielle DiNinno, Incoming Director of Professional Learning, Evaluation & Assessment
Remarks
Dr. Victor Valeski, Superintendent of Schools
Ms. Vicki Becker, President, East Brunswick Board of Education
Dr. Joyce Boley, Assistant Superintendent of Academics
Dr. Louis Figueroa, Assistant Superintendent of Student Activities and Services
Department of Academics Vision I: Meeting the Needsof All Learners
Dr. Joyce Boley, Assistant Superintendent of Academics
Ms. Nicole Tibbetts, Director of Curriculum and Student Achievement
Department of AcademicsVision II: Equity as a Core Tenet of Instruction
Membersof the East Brunswick Core Equity Team
Mr. Craig Segall, Social Studies Teacher, East Brunswick High School
Ms. Antonia Germanos,Art Teacher, East Brunswick High School
Department of AcademicsVision III: Meeting Students Where they Are
Grades PreK - 12 Staff
Supporting English Language Learners
Ms.Yuri Diaz, Supervisor of World Language, ESL, Bilingual Education
Break
Departmentof AcademicsVision IV: Meeting Students Where they Are
Grades PreK- 12 Staff
Supporting Students with Special Needs
Ms. Kelly Bond, Director of Special Education
Lunch (Bring your own)- Principals: Matt Hanas, Loretta Payette, Ron Lieberman, Cheryl Jones, Dr.
Mike Gaskell
Technology Help Desk Support
Professional Practices for Staff I: Affirmative Action, Employee Handbook,Professionalism & Presence
for Educators
Ms. Danielle Ruggiero, Director of Human Resources
Professional Practices for Staff Il: Social Media for Educators and Effective Communication
Dr. Daniel Moran, Supervisor of Social Studies
Professional Practicesfor Staff IIl:_ Financial Services and Facilities Management Overview
Mr. Bernardo Giuliana, Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Mr. Joseph Crotchfelt, Director, Finance Services
Mr. Gerald Schenck, Director, Facilities Management
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East Brunswick Public Schools
Dr. Victor Valeski, Superintendent
New Staff Orientation AgendaWednesday, August 25, 2021 — Hammarskjold Middle School
Check-in
Technology Help Desk Support
Reflection on Day 1 / Questions & Answers from Day 1 - JMPAC
Ms. Nicole Tibbetts, Director of Curriculum and Student Achievement
Expectations of students; Professional Development Hours; Grading
February
Conferences; Teaching Strategies that reach higherlevel thinking skills for students; Next fiscal year classroom
supply orders; Evaluations — continued follow-up; Rehiring process
March
Standardized testing; Analyzing assessments; Communication with parents; Reflection on Danielson’s
Framework for Professional Practice — identifying strengths and weaknesses in professional practice
April
Report cards; Staff development needs; Preparing for year twoin terms of curriculum/instruction — what
practices were effective and what “worked”for students
May
Summerstaff development, Reflection on first year of teaching, Resume updates if necessary
June
Report cards; Closing school; Opening letter/communication for September; Packing classroom materials for
summerstorage or movement
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Effective May 5, 2014, the New Jersey regulations governing district mentoring program requirements have changed. As
specified in N.J.A.C. 6A:9-8(d), individual mentor teachers assigned to work with a novice provisional teacher now
required to log their mentoring contact time. The MENTOR is responsible for maintaining this log and submitting it
twice per year (December11). The mentoring logs are to be sent to the Office of Professional Learning,
East Brunswick Public Schools
Mentoring Log
2021-2022
Evaluation and Assessment and will be retained there.
Reminders:
e Duringthe first four weeks, there must be minimum of one 40-minute meeting each weeke Mentorwill sit in novice classroom during weeks 2 and 4e Novice will sit in mentor’s classroom in weeks 1 and 3e Mentor and novice will continue to meet at least once per month
School(s):
Mentor Name:
Mentor EmployeeID #:
Mentor Signature:
Mentee Signature:
Mentor EmployeeID #:
MentorSignature:
Week TimeFrom: To:
Description of Activiti
9/13/2021
9/20/2021
9/27/2021
10/4/2021
10/11/2021
10/18/2021
10/25/2021
11/8/2021
11/15/2021
11/22/2021
11/29/2021
12/1: Submit Log to the Professional Learning Office
12/6/2021
12/13/2021
12/20/2021
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1/3/2022
1/10/2022
1/17/2022
1/24/2022
1/31/2022
2/7/2022
2/14/2022
2/21/2022
2/28/2022
3/7/2022
3/14/2022
3/21/2022
3/28/2022
4/4/2022
4/11/2022
4/18/2022
4/25/2022
May 1: Submit Log to Professional Learning Office
5/2/2022
5/9/2022
5/16/2022
5/23/2022
5/30/2022
6/6/2022
6/13/2022
6/20/2022
6/27/2022
Total Number of Hours:
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EAST BRUNSWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENT SERVICESAgenda Item: 1.
Date Prepared: 6/15/2021 Meeting Date: 8/19/2021
TO: Members, Board of Education
FROM: Dr. Louis D. Figueroa, Assistant Superintendent for Student Activities & Services
SUBJECT: Confirmed Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Incidents Report (Roll Call)
Summary:N.J.S.A. 18A:37-15 sets forth the investigation and reporting requirements for all acts of harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Also, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:37-15b(6)(c), “the results of each investigation shall be reported to the board of education nolater than the date of the board of education meeting next following the completion of the investigation, along with information orany services provided, training established, discipline imposed, or other action taken or recommended by the superintendent.” The accompanying report is provided in compliance with these requirements. Board Policy 5512, Harassment, Hazing,Intimidation, Bullying and Cyber-bullying, and Regulation No. 5512, Hazing and/or Harassment, Intimidation or BullyingInvestigation Procedure.
Recommendation:Recommendation: That the attached report of confirmed harassment, intimidation and bullying incidents is accepted for theperiod August 6, 2021 through August 19, 2021. BoardMember
Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did NotVote
Mr.Carangelo
Mrs. ChiuMr. Csizmar Mrs. Guas Mr. Hong Mrs. Lachs Mrs. Reiss Mr. Winston Mrs. BeckerTotals
ATTACHMENTS:Description Upload Date TypeHIB Report 8/19/2021 Backup Material
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August 6, 2021-August 19, 2021 East Brunswick Public SchoolsReport of Confirmed Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Incidents
Incident
IncidentNumber
Incident Date Grade Level
Protected Category
Effect of Incident
Mode of HIB
Incident
Incident Reported
By# of
Victims# of
Offenders# of
Bystanders
Actions Related to
VictimActions
Related to Offender Discipline ImposedOther
Actions Taken
None
1 - Race 6 - Gender 1 - Substantially disrupted or interfered with orderly operation of school or rights of other students Mode of HIB Incident (check all that apply)
2 - Color 7 - Sexual Orientation 2 - Offender knew action would physically or emotionally cause harm to the victim or damage to the victims property 1-Gesture
3 - Religion 8 - Gender Identify & Expression 3 - Victim was in fear of physical or emotional harm or damage to personal property 2-Written
4 - Ancestry 9 - Mental, Physical, or Sensory disability 4 - Insulted or demeaned a student of a group of students 3-Verbal5 - Origin 10 - Other Distinguishing Characteristics 5 - Interfered with victim's education 4-Physical (major or minor injury)
6 - Created a hostile educational environment by severely or pervasively causing physical or emotional harm to the student 5-Electronic CommunicationIncident Reported by Actions Related to Victim/Offender Discipline 6 - Transportation1 - Parent 1 - Parent Notification 1 - Detention 6 - Athletic suspension Total Number of Investigations - 02 - Victim 2 - Counseling 2 - Loss of free play/recess 7 - Restitution Staff Investigations - 03 - Bystander 3 - Apology from offender(s) 3 - Bus suspension 8 - Reprimand Unfounded - 04 - Staff Member 4 - Tolerance lessons 4 - In-school suspension 9 - Other Confirmed HIBS - 0
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EAST BRUNSWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENT SERVICESAgenda Item: 2.
Date Prepared: 8/6/2021 Meeting Date: 8/19/2021
TO: Members, Board of Education
FROM: Louis D. Figueroa, Assistant Superintendent for Student Activities & Services
SUBJECT: Monthly School Reports - July/August 2021
Summary:The monthly reports are presented for the Board's acceptance in accordance to the requirements of the following: N.J.S.A. 18A: 41-1N.J.S.A. 18A: 36-25.2N.J.A.C. 6A: 16-5.3Board Policy No. 5111N.J.S.A. 18A: 1-1N.J.S.A. 18A: 38-1.b(1) & b(2)N.J.S.A. 18A: 38-1 b.(2)dBoard Policy No. 2431
Fiscal Impact:
Recommendation:Recommendation: That the attached monthly school reports are accepted for the period of July and August 2021.
BoardMember
Moved Second Aye Nay Abstention Did NotVote
Mr.Carangelo
Mrs. ChiuMr. Csizmar Mrs. Guas Mr. Hong Mrs. Lachs Mrs. Reiss Mr. Winston Mrs. BeckerTotals