REGULAR MEETING AGENDA MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION Monday, October 28, 2013
6:30 PM
Mt. Olive Middle School Cafeteria
1.
Opening Activities 1.1 Call to Order/Flag Salute 1.2 Moment of Reflection 1.3 Statement of Advance Notice
2.
Approval of Open and Closed Session Minutes 2.1 Work Session Meeting – September 9, 2013 2.2 Special Meeting – September 16, 2013 2.3 Regular Meeting – September 23, 2013
3.
Communications and Petitions (Board/Superintendent)
4.
Reports and Discussions 4.1 Student Liaison Report 4.2 Superintendent's Report 4.3 Personnel Committee Report 4.4 Curriculum & Instruction Committee Report 4.5 Business Committee Report 4.6 Policy Committee Report 4.7 Parent-Teacher Association Reports 4.8 Board President’s Report
5.
Action Items (members of the community may comment on any agenda item listed in this section prior to Board discussion) 5.1 Monthly Expenditures and Reports (attached) 5.2 Personnel (attached) 5.3 Curriculum and Instruction (attached) 5.4 Business Services (attached) 5.5 Administrative (attached)
6.
Public Comments (Students, parents, employee organizations, community members).
7.
Board and Administration Comments/Suggestions for Future Agenda Items
8.
Confidential Session (At its discretion, the Board may declare a confidential session whenever matters to be discussed fall within one of the categories listed below) RESOLVED, that the Board meet in closed session for the purpose of discussing:
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personnel, negotiations, pending or anticipated litigation, matters of attorney-client privilege, confidential pupil matters, real estate matters.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the matters discussed in closed session be disclosed to the public when the reason for confidentiality no longer exists. 9.
Adjourn
5.1
Motion to approve, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following monthly expenditures and reports: 5.1.1
Approve the October 28, 2013 bill list in the amount of $890,932.07.
5.1.2
Approve the October 15, 2013 payroll in the amount of $3,175,655.27.
5.1.3
Approve the Treasurer’s Report for the month of September 2013.
5.1.4
Approve the Board Secretary’s Report for the month of September 2013.
5.1.5
Approve the Transfer Report for the month of September 2013.
5.1.6
Motion to certify that no major account or fund has been overexpended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(b) as of September 30, 2013 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
5.2
Motion to approve on the recommendation of the Superintendent the following Personnel action items: 5.2.1
Accept the resignation of Cha Baker, Cafeteria worker at Mount Olive High School effective October 25, 2013 with appreciation for six years of service to the Mount Olive Township School District.
5.2.2
Accept the resignation of Meredith Scardelli, Special Education Teacher at Mount Olive Middle School effective December 31, 2013 with appreciation for four months of service to the Mount Olive Township School District.
5.2.3
Approve a paid medical leave of absence using accumulated sick days for Janel Buksa, Teacher of Mathematics at Mount Olive Middle School effective March 17, 2014 through April 28, 2014 and further approve an unpaid childcare leave of absence effective April 29, 2014 through June 17, 2014; returning June 18, 2014. Dental/Medical benefits will be provided by the Board without interruption.
5.2.4
Approve an unpaid family medical leave of absence for Edith Seel, Reading Specialist at Mt. View School effective October 22, 2013 through November 15, 2013; anticipated return November 18, 2013. Dental/Medical benefits will be provided by the Board without interruption.
5.2.5
Approve an unpaid leave of absence for Dawn Maguire, Lunchroom/Recess Aide at Mt. View School effective October 23, 2013 through November 18, 2013.
5.2.6
Approve an unpaid family medical leave of absence for Geraldine Reda, Teacher Aide at Mount Olive Middle School effective October 31, 2013 through November 22, 2013; anticipated return November 25, 2013. Dental/Medical benefits will be provided by the Board without interruption.
5.2.7
Approve the following transfer effective October 23, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school year, replacing Cha Baker: From Donna Kopinski Cafeteria worker Mount Olive Middle School
5.2.8
To Donna Kopinski Cafeteria worker Mount Olive High School
Approve the appointment of Dawn Maguire, Substitute Teacher-Reading Program at Mt. View School at the per diem rate of $80.00 effective October 23, 2013 through November 18, 2013 serving for Edith Seel on an unpaid leave of absence.
Personnel Action Items for Board Meeting October 28, 2013
5.2.9
Approve the appointment of Jesus Barbosa as a long term substitute Special Education Teacher at Mount Olive High School at the per diem rate of $150.00 effective October 29, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school year, replacing Sarah Gage. (Budgeted)
5.2.10
Approve the appointment of Dina Kelly, Lunchroom/Recess Aide at Mount Olive Middle School at step one (1) - $12.41 per hour on the Aide Salary Guide, three (3) hours per day from 10:15 am-1:15 pm, five (5) days per week, effective October 29, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school year, replacing Janine Carratura. (Budgeted)
5.2.11
Approve the appointment of Robyn Cawood, certified Instructional Assistant at CMS Elementary School at step eight - $14.87 per hour on the Aide Salary Guide, five (5) hours per day, five (5) days per week effective October 29, 2013 through April 30, 2014 for the 2013-2014 school year. (Budgeted)
5.2.12
Approve the employment of Patricia Farruggia, certificated staff to the After School Imagine Facilitator position at $42.00 per hour for the 2013-2014 school year. (Budgeted)
5.2.13
Approve the employment of Karen Blomquist, certificated staff to the Elementary Gifted and Talented position at CMS Elementary School at the stipend amount of $230 for the 20132014 school year. (Budgeted)
5.2.14
Approve the payment to Joseph Kluska, Security Officer at Mount Olive High School at current per diem rate for a total of $594.60 to attend School Security Assessment Training on November 6th and 7, 2013.
5.2.15
Approve the payment to Michael Novak, Security Monitor at Mount Olive Middle School at current per diem rate for a total of $216.22 to attend School Security Assessment Training on November 6th and 7, 2013.
5.2.16
Approve the Gifted and Talented After School Coordinator job description effective October 29, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school year, as attached.
5.2.17
Approve the following Mount Olive Middle School Extra Pay for Extra Service job descriptions effective October 29, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school year, as attached: Science Club International Club Technology and Broadcasting Club Technology Student Association Club
Personnel Action Items for Board Meeting October 28, 2013
5.2.18
Approve the Science Center Duty (Physics First) job description effective October 29, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school year, as attached.
5.2.19
Approve the following additions to the list of substitute teachers for the 2013-2014 school year: Name
Crs/Degree
Institution
Jennifer Borealo David Cialone
B.S. B.A.
College of Saint Elizabeth Ramapo College of NJ
5.2.20
Approve the employment of Janis Nilsen, substitute secretary personnel at the rate of $11.00 per hour effective January 1, 2014 for the 2013-2014 school year.
5.2.21
Approve the employment of Cha Baker, substitute food service personnel at the rate of $10.50 per hour effective October 28, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school year.
5.2.22
Approve the employment of the following staff as substitute After School Hall Monitor at Mount Olive High School at current step effective for the 2013-2014 school year: AnneMarie Drury
5.2.23
Bernadette Spangler
Approve the following substitute teachers on a month-to-month basis for the month of November, 2013 at the rate of $100 per day of service as follows: Substitute Teacher Meghan Breheney Janine Carratura Jennifer Gochoco Lynne Mowbray Joy Sylvester Lisa Cooper
Personnel Action Items for Board Meeting October 28, 2013
School Assignment Mount Olive High School Mount Olive Middle School CMS Elementary School Mt. View School Sandshore School Tinc Road School
DRAFT
Gifted and Talented After School Coordinator QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Teaching certificate or its equivalent. 2. Must have reading, writing and mathematical skills for recordkeeping duties. 3. Organization skills for planning meaningful activities and events. 4. Ability to relate well to other school personnel, Gifted and Talented students and parents. 5. Understanding of the unique challenges and needs of Gifted and Talented students. REPORTS TO:
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Meets with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction and is responsible for arranging Gifted and Talented activities. JOB GOAL: To help augment the in-school Gifted and Talented program through the creation of extracurricular programs and activities. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Arrange after school meetings on a monthly basis for Gifted and Talented students. Such meetings can be separated by grade level or held with multiple grade levels. 2. Design, plan and executive interesting and exciting programs during monthly meetings to extend the Gifted and Talented experience. 3. Assist students in exploring their unique talents and abilities by offering a variety of activity types and experiences. 4. Collaborates with other Gifted and Talented coordinators and the Director of Curriculum on larger district-wide program ideas. 5. Solicit and coordinate parent and community volunteers to act as presenters, mentors and coaches for the Gifted and Talented program. 6. Assists in the coordination of the science fair at building level. 7. Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten (10) months EVALUATION: Job performance will be evaluated by the Director of Curriculum and Instruction according to state law, regulation and district evaluation standards and practices.
adopted: revised: reviewed:
Mt. Olive Township School District
DRAFT PROPOSED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR EXTRA PAY/EXTRA SERVICES POSITION (Involves Students) 1.
ACTIVITY NAME: Science Club
2.
PURPOSES OF ACTIVITY/SERVICE: The purpose of the science club is to allow students to choose a problem they would like to explore and design an experiment to solve it. Students will show an increase in their knowledge and confidence in science and mathematics through their accomplishments as well as gain an understanding of how science works in the real world.
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GOALS AND EXPECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: a. Students will design and implement experiments. b. Students will gather and analyze data for form conclusions. c. Students will use mathematics and engineering. d. Students will learn more about the work being done using science in the field and how it impacts society.
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NUMBER OF STUDENTS EXPECTED TO BE INVOLVED: 15 student minimum
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WHO ELSE IS INVOLVED IN THE ACTIVITY: Parents and/or high school students
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REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING TIMES: One time per week
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: a. Provide multiple opportunities to explore earth science, life science and physical science. b. Include at least one community based project in which students identify a problem and propose a solution that they test. c. Submit monthly report on form provided
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QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED FOR JOB: Certified Teacher
Administrator’s Signature: Date Submitted:
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DRAFT PROPOSED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR EXTRA PAY/EXTRA SERVICES POSITION (Involves Students)
1.
ACTIVITY NAME: International Club
2.
PURPOSES OF ACTIVITY/SERVICE: The International Club is committed to promote education, respect, tolerance and unity among all students. The club will promote cultural awareness by exploring various countries and cultures. The club will provide informal ways for students to share their family customs and culture and learn from each others’ experience.
3.
GOALS AND EXPECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: a. Students will explore other cultures. b. Students will demonstrate acceptance of other cultures and ideas. c. They will experience various celebrations from various cultures. d. Students will make short presentations of a chosen culture. e. Students will have a better knowledge of the geographic location of various countries.
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NUMBER OF STUDENTS EXPECTED TO BE INVOLVED: 15 student minimum
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WHO ELSE IS INVOLVED IN THE ACTIVITY: Spanish and French teachers and guests.
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REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING TIMES: One time per week
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: a. Choose cultures to be studied b. Help and monitor student presentations. c. Organize various cultural activities d. Support a charity. e. Submit monthly report on form provided
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QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED FOR JOB: Certified Teacher
Administrator’s Signature: Date Submitted:
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DRAFT PROPOSED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR EXTRA PAY/EXTRA SERVICES POSITION (Involves Students) 1.
ACTIVITY NAME: Technology and Broadcasting Club
2.
PURPOSES OF ACTIVITY/SERVICE: The Technology and Broadcasting Club will teach students about cutting edge multimedia technologies, public speaking and audio/visual productions. Participating students will produce film and broadcasting segments for viewing at school events, submission to student and professional film competitions and school-wide classroom broadcast. School-wide broadcast will be achieved through a web-based technique presented as a Best Practice of the 2012 World Conference for Educational Media and Technology, by the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (www.aace.org). Participating students will also become members of the “Student Tech Support Team.” Students will be taught computer skills relevant to helping teachers and fellow students with technology. They will be trained, assessed and given certificates by the library media center verifying their ability to assist others with various technologies, including classroom setup for broadcasting morning announcements for teachers. As students excel in broadcasting-related skills; such as reporting, video editing, tech support team management, event planning and promotion, cinematography, promotional material and media creation, costume/set design, script supervision and public speaking, those students will be given and assume leadership roles within the Technology and Broadcasting Team.
3.
GOALS AND EXPECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: a. Students will explore new media and cutting-edge technology. b. Students will practice communication and public speaking skills. c. They will be assessed on the use of various technology tools. d. Students will acquire leadership, customer service and project management skills. e. Students will help plan, promote and produce broadcasts and video recordings of selected classroom and school special events.
4.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS EXPECTED TO BE INVOLVED: 15 student minimum
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WHO ELSE IS INVOLVED IN THE ACTIVITY: Possibly high school students as mentors
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REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING TIMES: One time per week
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: a. Train students in skills needed for video production b. Assess and certify students as they demonstrate preparedness to assist fellow teachers and students with broadcasting and library media-related technologies. c. Supervise student work and help achieving video and media-production goals. d. Submit monthly report on form provided
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QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED FOR JOB: Certified Teacher/Media Specialist
Administrator’s Signature: Date Submitted:
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DRAFT PROPOSED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR EXTRA PAY/EXTRA SERVICES POSITION (Involves Students) 1.
ACTIVITY NAME: Technology Student Association Club
2.
PURPOSES OF ACTIVITY/SERVICE: This club is designed for students who would like to explore various aspects of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through an after school activity. The club gives the students involved an opportunity to enhance their technological literacy and leadership skills, compete against students from other schools in design and engineering competitions and explore career options in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
3.
GOALS AND EXPECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: a. Participate in NJ TSA events at The College of New Jersey ~Fall Leadership Conference ~TSA State Competition – compete against other NJ middle schools b. Attend the TSA National Conference in Washington, D.C. to compete against schools throughout the country c. Develop students’ leadership, communication, critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills d. Foster collaboration and teamwork through participation in team events e. Expose students to career options in STEM fields
4.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS EXPECTED TO BE INVOLVED: 15 student minimum
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WHO ELSE IS INVOLVED IN THE ACTIVITY: Certified Teacher
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REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING TIMES: One time per week
7.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: a. Choose challenging STEM activities for students to participate in b. Assign events/competitions to individual students/teams c. Mentor students throughout their competition preparation d. Organize the group’s participation in the events at The College of New Jersey and take responsibility for the registration process e. Serve as a chaperone for the events at The College of New Jersey f. Submit monthly report on form provided
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QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED FOR JOB: Technology Education/STEM Teacher
Administrator’s Signature: Date Submitted:
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DRAFT PROPOSED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR EXTRA PAY/EXTRA SERVICES POSITION (Involves Students) 1.
ACTIVITY NAME: Science Center Duty (Physics First)
2.
PURPOSES OF ACTIVITY/SERVICE: To supervise and assist students in the Science Center.
3.
GOALS AND EXPECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
4.
WHO ELSE IS INVOLVED IN THIS ACTIVITY:
5.
REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING TIMES: Unit Lunch
6.
TIME SPENT IN PREPARATION:
7.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Make sure students sign in and have a valid pass. 2. Distribute make-up tests and quizzes to any student making up work due to an absence. Monitor students taking tests. Separate students taking the same test. 3. Assist students who need help with their individual Science course. Utilize the center resources in the process. 4. Help students with homework. 5. Return all Science center materials. Make sure the room is in order. 6. Do not allow students to hang out in the Science Center. 7. Inform the Science Instructional Supervisor when you cannot perform your duty. Close the Center and have it announced that it will be closed if a replacement is not available. 8. Lock the door when you leave. Do not allow students to remain in the Science Center without supervision.
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QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED FOR JOB: Certified Teacher
Administrator’s Signature: Date Submitted:
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5.3
Motion to approve on the recommendation of the Superintendent the following Curriculum and Instruction action items: 5.3.1
Approve the following professional service resolution for the 20132014 school year, effective July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014. WHEREAS, the Mount Olive Township Board of Education requires the services of professionals to provide individual services for classified students in accordance with their I.E.P.; and WHEREAS, the Public Schools Contracts Law (N.J.S.A: 18A-1 et seq.) requires the awarding of a contract for professional services by resolution of the Board of Education at a public meeting and allows that such award may be made without public advertising for bids: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mount Olive Township Board of Education that the following professionals be awarded contracts for the 2013-2014 school year, effective July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014: Name J & B Therapy August NJ
Service Occupational Therapy
Contracted Amount $63 per hour $47.25 per 45 minute session $31.50 per 30 minute session
Supreme Consultants Rutherford, NJ
Bi Lingual Evaluation
$750 per evaluation
Barbara Dziublenski Long Valley, NJ
Occupational Therapy
$60 per hour
5.3.2
Approve J & B Therapy, Augusta NJ to provide occupational therapy to out of district student #539 at the Montgomery Academy, Basking Ridge, NJ from September 3, 2013 to June 24, 2014 at $47.25 per 45 minute session for approximately 36 sessions. Classification: MD Total estimated cost: $1,701.01 (Budgeted)
5.3.3
Approve J & B Therapy, Augusta NJ to provide occupational therapy to out of district student #574 at the Montgomery Academy, Basking Ridge, NJ from September 3, 2013 to June 24, 2014 at $31.50 per 30 minute session for approximately 36 sessions. Classification: ED Total estimated cost: $1,134.00 (Budgeted)
5.3.4
Approve Supreme Consultants, Rutherford, NJ to provide a onetime bi lingual evaluation to determine preschool eligibility to student #696 for the 2013-2014 school year at $750.00 per evaluation. Classification: Preschool Referral Total cost: $750.00 (Budgeted)
Curriculum & Instruction Action Items for Board Meeting on October 28, 2013
5.3.5
Approve Barbara Dziublenski, Long Valley, NJ to provide occupational therapy service to appropriate Chester M. Stephens students on an as needed basis from September 18, 2013 to June 24, 2014 at $60.00 per hour for approximately 221 hours. Total estimated cost: $13,260.00 (Budgeted)
5.3.6
Approve Pediatric Workshop, Warren NJ to provide physical therapy service to out of district student #350 while attending the Midland School in Branchburg, NJ from September 3, 2013 to June 24, 2014 at $82.00 per 40 minute session for approximately 38 sessions. Classification: MD Total estimated cost: $3,116.00 (Budgeted)
5.3.7
Approve PESI, Glassboro NJ to provide education instruction to regular education student #212488 from October 2, 2013 to November 8, 2013 at $30.00 per hour for approximately 60 hours. Total estimated cost: $1,800.00 (Budgeted)
5.3.8
Approve MNC Consulting, LLC of Sparta, NJ to provide ABA therapy to student #320439 from October 2, 2013 to June 25, 2014 at $40.00 per hour for approximately 170 hours. Classification: TBD Total estimated cost: $6,800.00 (Budgeted)
5.3.9
Approve Deborah Frattina, Flanders NJ to provide ABA therapy to student #10555 from September 4, 2013 to June 25, 2014 at $40.00 per hour for approximately 270 hours. Classification: AUT Total estimated cost: $10,800.00 (Budgeted)
5.3.10
Approve Deborah therapy to student 2014 at $40.00 Classification: PSD
5.3.11
Approve tuition contract from the Blairstown Township Board of Education for a homeless student attending the Kindergarten Program at Blairstown Township School District for the 2013-2014 school year, effective September 1, 2013 through November 30, 2013. Total Estimated Tuition Cost: $3,367.48. (Budgeted)
5.3.12
Approve tuition contract from the Blairstown Township Board of Education for a homeless student attending the regular education program at Blairstown Township School District for the 2013-2014 school year, effective September 1, 2013 through November 30, 2013. Total Estimated Tuition Cost: $3,877.30 (Budgeted)
Frattina, Flanders NJ to provide ABA home #300459 from September 4, 2013 to June 25, per hour for approximately 255 hours. Total estimated cost: $10,200.00 (Budgeted)
Curriculum & Instruction Action Items for Board Meeting on October 28, 2013
5.3.13
5.3.14
BE IT RESOLVED that the Mount Olive Township Board of Education approves the following staff member(s) to attend the following professional development program(s) as deemed appropriate and approved by the Superintendent of Schools, subject to State Payment Guidelines as established by the Department of Treasury and guidelines as established by the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Estimated Expenses
Name
Conference
Date
Location
Matt Vanzini
ACDA (American Choral Directors Assoc.) Eastern Conference
February 5-7, 2014
Baltimore, MD
$275
Allison Castner
2013 NYASP (NY Assoc. of School Psych) Conference
October 24-26, 2013
White Plains, NY
$330
Deborah Whelan
CEDS a NJ Assoc. of Learning Consultants
October 17-19, 2013
Weehawken, NJ
$250
Kristen Stein
Meet the Rigorous Common Core State Standards for Writing
February 12, New 2014 Brunswick NJ
$235
John DiEgidio
Weekend Wind Conducting Symposium
November 23-24,2013
Montclair, NJ
$200
Erin Riley-Lepo, Lea Margosiak, Jena Graham
Practical Strategies for Implementing the Common Core
November 25, 2013
Allentown, PA
$687
Elizabeth Del Guiercio
Breakthrough Solutions for Scattered, Disorganized and Highly Reactive Students
November 20, 2013
Parsippany, NJ
$179
Approve tentatively the following 2013-2014 school year overnight field trips. Details and costs will be provided to the Board prior to the scheduled trip. Field trips requiring student qualification will not be scheduled unless students attend. The following trips are budgeted. Group/Event
Location
Tentative Dates
Concert Choir/Madrigals Heritage Music Festival
Annapolis, MD
April 24-26, 2014
Curriculum & Instruction Action Items for Board Meeting on October 28, 2013
High School Band Jazz Festival
Boston, MA
February 7-9, 2014
Robotics Team First Robotics Regional
TBA
TBA
Robotics Team Mid Atlantic District Event
TBA
TBA
Robotics Team Mid Atlantic Championship
Bethlehem, PA
TBA
Robotics Team FIRST Championship
St. Louis, MO
TBA
DECA Club DECA States
Cherry Hill, NJ
March 13-15, 2014
DECA Club DECA National Competition
Atlanta, GA
May 3-6, 2014
FBLA Club FBLA State Conference
TBA
March 2014
FBLA Club FBLA National Conference
TBA
TBA
5.3.15
Approve for the 2013-2014 school year the use of Link-It as a formative assessment for Mount Olive Middle School at a cost of $6,978 (Budgeted).
5.3.16
Approve the acceptance of the 2013-2014 Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Entitlement Grant funds in the amount of $24,378.00
5.3.17
Approve the 2013-2014 Nursing Services Plan, as submitted for review and approval by the Morris County Superintendent.
Curriculum & Instruction Action Items for Board Meeting on October 28, 2013
5.4
Motion to approve on the recommendation of the Superintendent the following Business (finance and facilities) action items: 5.4.1
Approve transfer for the 2013-14 school year.
5.4.2
Approve the following resolution Comprehensive Maintenance Plan:
to
submit
the
district’s
Submission of 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 Mount Olive Township School District 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 RESOLVED, that the Mount Olive Township School District hereby authorizes the School Business Administrator to submit the attached Comprehensive Maintenance Plan for the Mount Olive Township School District in compliance with Department of Education requirements. 5.4.3
Award the bids received on August 14, 2013 for Spring athletic supplies for the 2013-2014 school year to the lowest responsible bidder: Vendor Aluminum Athletic Equipment Royersford, PA
Amount $1,283.80
BSN Sports/Passons Dresher, PA
$1,544.06
Leisure Sporting Goods Iselin, NJ
$3,372.80
Longstreth Sporting Goods Parker Ford, PA
$1,202.43
MF Athletics Cranston, RI Business Action Items for Board Meeting October 28, 2013
$763.30
Vendor Metuchen Center, Inc./Team Sports New Brunswick, NJ R&R Trophy and Sporting Goods North Arlington, NJ Triple Crown Sports Parsippany, NJ
Amount $1,482.30
$638.80
$3,116.50
5.4.4
Accept one student (#9719762094) from the Hackettstown School District to attend the Behavioral Disabilities Program (Magellan) at the Mount Olive High School for the 2013-2014 school year, at an annual tuition rate of $20,348 per annum, pro-rated, plus all expenses for a one-to-one aide and related services as required by IEP, effective September 25, 2013. Tuition subject to State audit.
5.4.5
Approve purchase of Full Coverage Insurance from Safeware, Columbus, OH for the Amplify Tablets at a cost of $10,903 effective September 22, 2013 through September 21, 2014.
5.4.6
Approve the donation of unused textbooks to the Ceezek Foundation, a non-profit charity devoted to wiping out illiteracy in Africa.
5.4.7
Approve Change Order #1 for Drill Construction Co., Inc. of West Orange, NJ for the replacement of VCT tile in the renovated art room at the High School at a cost of $7,011.
Business Action Items for Board Meeting October 28, 2013
Approve the following budget transfer for the 2013‐14 school year: From: 11‐140‐100‐101 Salaries‐Teachers‐Grades 9‐12
To: 11‐402‐100‐100 Salaries‐Athletic Trainer
Amount $61,139
5.5
Motion to approve, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following Administrative action item: 5.5.1
Approve revised Policy #5430 “Class Rank”, as attached, on first reading.
Administrative Action Item for Board Meeting October 28, 2013
POLICY BOARD OF EDUCATION MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP PUPILS 5430/Page 1 of 5 Class Rank 5430
CLASS RANK
The Board of Education acknowledges the usefulness of a system of computing grade point averages and class ranking for secondary school graduates, both to inform pupils of their relative academic placement among their peers and to provide pupils, prospective employers, and/or institutions of higher learning with a predictive device so that each pupil is more likely to be placed in an environment conducive to success. The Board authorizes the following system of class rank Elements included in student standing: 1.
Student standing will be Ccomputed for all students and is based upon selected courses coursework taken completed only at MOHS.
2.
The designated courses to be included in rank are: Every course a student takes will count in the calculation of student standing except for SAT Prep and Volunteer Service. a. b. c. d. e. f. g.
3.
English 1, 2, 3, and 4 Reading 1 and 2 All French, Spanish, and German courses All Science courses Remedial Math, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra Algebra 3 and Calculus World History, U.S. History 1 and U.S. History 2 Advanced placement courses
2,
Grades from other high schools are not used in rank. If they move in during senior year, they are judged on senior year grades only, (which has not happened in the past 35 years). This is not defined in Board policy but addressed in school rank policy.
POLICY BOARD OF EDUCATION MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP PUPILS 5430/Page 2 of 5 Class Rank 43.
Pass/Fail audit, independent study or summer school courses will not be computed in class rank. Every existing course, and any new course adopted by the Board of Education in the future, will be weighted according to four categories: Advanced Placement, Honors, College Preparatory, or Core.
54.
Rank Student standing will be computed at the end of each academic year for grades 9, 10, 11, 9-11 and at the conclusion end of the third quarter in for grade 12 and at the end of grade 12 for the purpose of identifying the class valedictorian and salutatorian.
65.
To be included in the calculation of student standing, a Sstudents to be calculated in class rank must have completed at least three semesters at MOHS.
76.
Rank Student standing will be determined by based upon the four marking period grades and the mid-term and final exam if given.
8.
Recognition points will be added to the rank calculation to recognize students carrying heavier credit loads. a.
.75 (3/4) of a recognition point will be added for each 5 credit course passed beyond the required 35 credits earned each school year. Example: 40 credits = .75 recognition pts.
b.
A maximum of one and one-half (1.5) recognition points will be added per year.
POLICY BOARD OF EDUCATION MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP PUPILS 5430/Page 3 of 5 Class Rank 97.
The letter grades earned in the selected courses utilized in class rank will be transposed to the following weighted numerical grade equivalents carry assigned GPA weights according to the table below: Grade A+ A AB+ B BC+ C CF
Honors 7.4 7.2 7.0 6.4 6.2 6.0 5.4 5.2 5.0 0.0
A 6.4 6.2 6.0 5.4 5.2 5.0 4.4 4.2 4.0 0.0
B 5.4 5.2 5.0 4.4 4.2 4.0 3.4 3.2 3.0 0.0
C 4.4 4.2 4.0 3.4 3.2 3.0 2.4 2.2 2.0 0.0
Alpha Grade
Numeric Grade
AP
Honors
CP
Core
A+
100-98
5.33
4.83
4.33
3.83
A
97-93
5.00
4.50
4.00
3.50
A-
92-90
4.67
4.17
3.67
3.17
B+
89-87
4.33
3.83
3.33
2.83
B
86-83
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
B-
82-80
3.67
3.17
2.67
2.17
C+
79-77
3.33
2.83
2.33
1.83
C
76-73
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
C-
72-70
2.67
2.17
1.67
1.17
F
Below 65
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
WP
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
WF
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
P
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
POLICY BOARD OF EDUCATION MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP PUPILS 5430/Page 4 of 5 Class Rank 10.
11.
12.
Calculation of Rank: a.
Recognition points will be added to the sum of all weighted numerical grades. This total will be designated weighted rank points.
b.
The weighted rank points will be divided by the number of grades issued in the designated rank courses. This quotient is designated as average rank points weighted.
c.
Average rank points will be arranged in descending order to determine a student’s rank in class.
Formula: (weighted grade equivalents) + (recognition average rank points weighted number of ranked grades issued
points)
=
A student’s rank will be posted on the permanent record card annually.
Calculation of Student Standing The weighted GPA value for each mark included in the calculation of student standing will be totaled and divided by the number of grades included to yield the student’s weighted GPA. Weighted GPA will be arranged in descending order to determine a student’s standing relative to the class. A student who withdraws (either passing or failing) from a class will have all marks issued calculated at the weight of the class. Formula: Weighted GPA value for each mark = Student weighted GPA Number of marks issued
POLICY BOARD OF EDUCATION MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP PUPILS 5430/Page 5 of 5 Class Rank Reporting of Student Standing The student’s weighted GPA will be posted on the transcript annually. Student standing based on the calculation of weighted GPA will be reported in decile groupings. For each grade level, 9 – 11, a chart will be prepared describing the range of scores included in each decile. For grade 12, individual standing will be reported for the class valedictorian and salutatorian. For the purposes of scholarships or awards, individual standing can be reported directly to the institution upon request. Traditional GPA A traditional GPA will also be calculated for all students each year. Final grades in all courses taken, except SAT Prep and courses where the final grade is reported as Pass/Fail, Medical Excuse or Audit, will be utilized in this calculation and transposed as follows: Final Grade
GPA Weight
A
4.0
B
3.0
C
2.0
F
0.0
WP
1.0
WF
0.0
The GPA weight for each course will be multiplied by the number of credits of each course. This total, divided by the number of credits attempted will yield the traditional GPA.
