Riverside Township School District 112 E. Washington Street Riverside, New Jersey 08075-3899 Phone 856-461-1255 Fax 856-461-5168 Robin A. Ehrich Jodi Lennon Superintendent of Schools Business Administrator/Board Secretary Ext. 1111 Ext. 1112 A. Opening of Meeting REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to Order 7:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call Mr. Joseph D Agostino Mrs. Deborah Graf Mr. Michael Holak Mr. Phil Jenkins Mrs. Agnes Lobley Mr. Timothy McElroy Mr. John Mongon Dr. Scott Parker Mr. Dean Potts, Jr. Mr. Ronald Russell, Jr. 3. Flag Salute 4. Announcement by the Board Secretary stating that adequate notice of the meeting has been given specifying the time, place, and manner in which notice was published. 5. Correspondence 6. Presentation Retired Employees - Superintendent of Schools 7. New Staff Introductions Superintendent of Schools 8. NJSBA Presentation Jesse Adams, Jr. 9. Student Council Representative Jada Karp 10. Good News - Barbara Ann Milch 11. Students of the Month Mr. Shumway / Mr. Mongon / Mr. Pae 12. Student Achievement Presentation Dr. Dolores Szymanski
Page 2 Opening of Meeting-continued 13. From the Audience Agenda Items Only The public is reminded that they should attempt to resolve problems and/or complaints through initial contact with the appropriate administrator(s) or staff member(s). Such matters should only be brought to the Board after all avenues within the chain of command have been exhausted. Please remember that the Board is limited in its ability to respond to the public on the following matters: individual personnel issues, anticipated and pending litigation, negotiations, attorney-client privilege, matters of individual privacy, tactics and techniques in protecting safety and property of the public, or individual student issues. While the First Amendment allows for the free exchange of ideas and opinions, the Board will not permit profanity, threatening remarks or other disruptive behavior during public session. Per Board Policy (#0167), the presiding officer may limit each statement to three minutes duration. All remarks should be addressed to the presiding officer. B. Recommended Actions 1. Routine Matters a. Approval of Minutes Regular Meeting 09-08-16 Full Board Workshop 09-08-16 b. Approval of Financial Reports Treasurer s Report 08-31-16 Board Secretary s Report 08-31-16 Cafeteria Financial Report 08-31-16 Student Activities Report 08-31-16 Athletic Council 08-31-16 Budget Status Report 08-31-16 c. Bills - Regular & Cafeteria October 2016 2. New Business BUSINESS & FINANCIAL a. Transfers Whereas, the State Department of Education permits transfers among the school district s budgetary line item accounts, And Whereas, it is the desire of the Riverside Township Board of Education to make such transfers, Therefore, Be It Resolved, by the Riverside Township Board of Education that the Board Secretary is hereby authorized to make the following budgetary account line item transfers: FROM TO AMOUNT 11-000-240-610-01 11-000-262-420-00 $995.00 11-000-230-610-00 11-000-262-420-00 310.00 11-000-262-6104-05 11-000-262-890-05 150.00
Page 3 BUSINESS & FINANCIAL-continued b. Fire Drill and Security Report Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education hereby approves the September Fire Drill Report, submitted by Kurt Andress, Fire Marshal, and the Security Drill Report, submitted by Robin A. Ehrich, Superintendent, as attached. c. District Safety and Security Plan Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education hereby approves the Riverside School District Safety and Security Plan 2016-17 as presented. d. Comprehensive Maintenance Plan Whereas the Department of Education requires New Jersey School Districts to submit three year maintenance plans documenting required maintenance activities for each of its public school facilities, and Whereas the required maintenance activities as listed in the attached document for the various school facilities of the Riverside Township Board of Education are consistent with these requirements, and Whereas all past and planned activities are reasonable to keep school facilities open and safe for use or in their original condition and to keep their system warranties valid, Now Therefore Be It Re It Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education hereby authorizes the School Business Administrator to submit the attached Comprehensive Maintenance Plan for the Riverside Township Board of Education in compliance with the Department of Education requirements. e. Delanco Tuition Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education hereby approves a Tuition Contract Agreement with Delanco School District for the 2016-2017 academic year at a per pupil cost of $10,521 for Preschool students. f. Willingboro Tuition Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education hereby approves a Tuition Contract Agreement with Willingboro School District for the 2016-2017 academic year at a per pupil cost of $10.521 for a Kindergarten student. g. BCIT Tuition Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education hereby approves the tuition payment of $3,248 for 48 regular and special education students attending the Burlington County Institute of Technology for 2016-17 school year. h. Sale of Equipment Whereas the Riverside Township Board of Education has obsolete equipment/supplies which are no longer useful to the district, Be It Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education hereby approves the advertisement for the sale of these items, awarded to the highest bidder. And Be It Further Resolved, that the Riverside Township Board of Education approves the disposal of any items not sold as a result.
Page 4 BUSINESS & FINANCIAL-continued i. ABA - Applied Behavioral Analysis Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education hereby approves the Learning Well Limited Liability Company to provide Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) training and consultation for students at a rate of $110/hour, during the 2016-17 school year, not to exceed $4,000. j. ABA - Applied Behavioral Analysis Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education hereby approves Brett DiNovi & Associates, L.L.C. to provide Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) training and consultation for students as per attached contract, during the 2016-17 school year, not to exceed $4,000. PERSONNEL a. New Employee Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education hereby approves the following staff member for the 2016-2017 school year, as listed: 1. Jessica Fitzgerald-Nowlan, ES Instructional Ambulatory Aide, at the 2015-16 contract rate of $16.49, as needed per IEP, effective 10/17/16, for the 2016-17 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. b. Substitutes Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education hereby approves the following substitutes for the 2016-2017 school year, as listed, pending criminal history review. 1. Kristine Boyle, RN 2. Crista Niles, RN c. Staff Development Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education hereby approves the staff development activities for the 2016-2017 school year as attached. d. Senior Trip Chaperones Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education hereby approves the chaperones for the senior trip to Florida (April 24 April 28, 2017) as listed. Names Margaret Garvin Kimberly Kirkpatrick Ryan Varga Lauren Veneziani Eileen Williamson e. Summer Coach Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education hereby approves the following summer coach for the 2016-2017 school year at the 2015-2016 contract salary listed. Position Name Salary Weightlifting Coach (Summer) Dominic Cesare $1,333 f. Fall Coach Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education hereby approves the following fall coach for the 2016-2017 school year at the 2015-2016 contract salary listed. Position Name Salary Football Asst. Coach Gregory Mongon $5,711
Page 5 PERSONNEL-continued g. Resignation Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education hereby rescinds the contract of Anthony Nocito as Assistant Boys Basketball Coach for the 2016-2017. h. Spring Coaches Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education hereby approves the following Spring coaches for the 2016-17 school year at the 2015-16 contract salaries listed. Position Name Salary Baseball Head Coach Gary Herron $7,691 Baseball Asst. Coach Christopher McManus 5,633 Softball Head Coach Crystal Barbour 7,691 Softball Asst. Coach Sharon Damiano 5,633 Boys Track & Field Head Coach George M. Postell 7,691 Girls Track & Field Head Coach Marc Ballantyne 7,691 Boys Track & Field Assistant Coach Alison Murray 5,633 Girls Track & Field Assistant Coach Michelle Santos 5,633 MS Softball Coach Gabrielle Gregory 4,260 MS Baseball Coach William Jackamonis 4,260 Weightlifting Coach Kimberly Kirkpatrick 1,333 i. Volunteers Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education hereby approves the following volunteers and clubs for the 2016-2017 school year. Name Position Carmen Plant Spanish Club Laura Galgoci Kindness Club Olga Perez-Wichacky ESL Club Christine Talbot ESL Club Claudia West Grady Crochet Club Devi James Crochet Club Jenna Buffetta Helping Hands Club Deborah Kaiser Helping Hands Club j. Volunteer Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education hereby approves the following volunteer for the 2016-2017 school year. Name Position Judith Spencer ES Literacy Aide k. Leave Request Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education hereby approves the unpaid leaves of absence for the employees listed below for the periods indicated. Employee Position Date Monica Cimorelli Playground/Café Aide October 27 31, 2016 Robyn Loglisci Instructional Teacher Aide/Health Office November 7, 2016 (½ day) Janet Ruehmling MS Social Studies March 6 15, 2017
Page 6 PERSONNEL-continued l. Family Leave Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education hereby approves the unpaid family leave request from the employee listed below for the period indicated: Employee Position Date Jacqueline Lawrence MS Reading January 30 April 7, 2017 m. Practicum Teachers Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education hereby approves the placements of the following college students in practicum assignments as listed during the 2016-2017 school year. Student College Placement Dates/Hours Christopher Gravante Rutgers MS Science 7 (Mrs. Horton) January 3 17, 2017 Glenn Reyes Rutgers MS English 7 (Mrs. Veneziani) January 3 17, 2017 n. Provisional Teacher Stipend Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education hereby approves the Provisional Teacher mentoring stipend for Olga Perez-Wilchacky in the amount of $550.00. POLICY a. Second Reading Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education hereby approves the second reading of the revised Policy #0155, as presented. b. First Reading Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education hereby approves the first reading of the attached list of new and revised policies and regulation as presented. c. Abolish Policy Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education hereby abolishes Policy#3244 In-Service Training. STUDENTS a. Field Trips Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education hereby approves the following field trips for the 2016-17 school year as attached. b. Home Instruction Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education hereby approves the following home instruction for the 2016-17 school year. ID# From To 181038 09/08/16 10/31/16 c. Out of District Placements Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education hereby approves the following out of district student placements for the 2016-17 school year as listed. ID# Placement Annual Tuition 212105 B.C.S.S.S.D. (Middle School Campus) $41,140.00 151108 B.C.S.S.S.D. (Alternative School-Mt. Laurel) 19,612.00
Page 7 STUDENTS-continued d. HIB Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education hereby approves the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying report for October 2016 as attached. e. NJ Commission for the Blind Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education hereby contracts with NJ Commission for the Blind to provide Educational Level 1 Services for the 2016-2017 school year as listed. ID# From To Amount 271005 09/01/16 06/30/17 $1,900.00 f. Fundraisers Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education hereby approves the following fundraisers for the 2016-2017 school year, as attached. PROGRAM a. Nursing Services Plans Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education hereby approves the 2016-17 Nursing Services Plans for Riverside Middle/High School and for Riverside Elementary School as presented. b. NJQSAC Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education hereby approves the submission of the NJQSAC Statement of Assurance, District Performance Review and declaration pages to the New Jersey Department of Education. c. Violence & Vandalism Report Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education, after the required public hearing, hereby accepts the Violence and Vandalism Report for the 2015-2016 school year. d. Curriculum Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education hereby approves the Social Studies Curriculum (K-5), aligned with the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards and the Common Core State Standards as presented. FACILITIES a. Facility Use Resolved that the Riverside Township Board of Education hereby approves the facility/building use requests for the 2016-17 school year as attached.
Page 8 C. Committee Reports Personnel & Employee Relations Finance & Insurance Buildings & Grounds Athletics Curriculum Safety & Security Student Council Delegate to BCSBA Delegate to NJSBA Delanco Representative Deborah Graf Timothy McElroy Joseph D Agostino Timothy McElroy Agnes Lobley Dean Potts Joseph D Agostino Agnes Lobley Michael Holak Phil Jenkins D. Acknowledgment of Visitors E. Adjournment Attachments available in the board office upon request.