deptford township board of education

DEPTFORD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION
CAUCUS MEETING AGENDA
March 19, 2015
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUNSHINE LAW: NOTICE OF THIS MEETING HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO THE SOUTH JERSEY TIMES,
THE COURIER POST, THE DISTRICT WEBSITE, AND THE MUNICIPAL CLERK OF THE TOWNSHIP OF DEPTFORD TO BE POSTED IN
A PUBLIC PLACE.
A.
CALL TO ORDER
B.
ROLL CALL
C.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D.
TENTATIVE 2015-2016 BUDGET
Recommendation of the Business Administrator to approve the following:
1.
BE IT RESOLVED to approve the tentative 2015-2016 school district budget for
submission to the County Office as follows:
General Fund
Special Revenue Fund
Debt Service Fund
Total Base Budget
Budget
66,090,856
2,741,499
1,443,800
70,276,155
Local Tax Levy
38,464,482
0
1,443,800
39,908,282
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-10.3(b), the
Deptford Township Board of Education is requesting the use of $531,825 in unused
spending authority to be included in the base budget for capital items and curricular
needs; and that
FURTHERMORE, these projects and purchases will be completed within the 2015-2016
budget year; and that
The Public Hearing on the budget for the 2015-2016 school year be held on, April 28,
2015 at 7:00 p.m. at Deptford Township High School – Cafeteria.
E.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.
2.
3.
4.
March 19, 2015
Caucus Meeting of February 19, 2015 (Approval of Minutes Attachment 1)
Executive Meeting of February 19, 2015 (Approval of Minutes Attachment 2)
Regular Meeting of February 24, 2015 (Approval of Minutes Attachment 3)
Executive Meeting of February 24, 2015 (Approval of Minutes Attachment 4)
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5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Special Meeting of February 25, 2015 (Approval of Minutes Attachment 5)
Executive Meeting of February 25, 2015 (Approval of Minutes Attachment 6)
Special Meeting of February 26, 2015 (Approval of Minutes Attachment 7)
Executive Meeting of February 26, 2015 (Approval of Minutes Attachment 8)
Special Meeting of March 2, 2015 (Approval of Minutes Attachment 9)
Executive Meeting of March 2, 2015 (Approval of Minutes Attachment 10)
Special Meeting of March 14, 2015 (Approval of Minutes Attachment 11)
F.
COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Paul Spaventa, Interim Superintendent
G.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1. Policy – Joe Wilson, Chairperson (PCM Attachment)
2. Personnel – Jeanine Donohue, Chairperson (PCM Attachment)
3. Curriculum – Stacy Gray, Chairperson (CCM Attachment)
4. Finance – Marianne Covely, Chairperson
5. Buildings & Grounds – Brian McDonald, Chairperson (B&G Attachment)
H.
POLICY
Joe Wilson, Chairperson
Stacy Gray
Marianne Covely
Matt Vilary, Alternate
Recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following items:
1. First reading of Policy 0141 – Board Member Number and Term (Revised) as attached
(Policy Attachment 1).
2. First reading of Policy 0164 – Conduct of Board Meeting (revised) as attached (Policy
Attachment 2)
3. First reading of Policy 0143 – Board Member Election and Appointment (revised) as
attached (Policy Attachment 3) .
4. First reading of Policy 5240 – Tardiness (New) as attached (Policy Attachment 4).
5. First reading of Policy 2622 – Student Assessment (Revised) as attached (Policy
Attachment 5).
6. First reading of Policy & Regulation 4146 – Nonrenewal of Nontenured Support Staff
Member as attached (Policy Attachment 6).
7. First reading of Policy 5460 – High School Graduation (M) (revised) effective July 1, 2015
as attached (Policy Attachment 7).
8. First reading of Policy 6511 – Direct Deposit (New) as attached (Policy Attachment 8).
9. First reading of Policy & Regulation 5200- Attendance (M) (revised) as attached (Policy
Attachment 9).
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I.
PERSONNEL
Jeanine Donahue, Chairperson
Matt Vilary
Sue Kryszczak
Marianne Covely, Alternate
Recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following items:
1. RETIREMENTS, RESIGNATIONS AND TERMINATIONS - NONE
2. LEAVES OF ABSENCE
LEAVES OF
ABSENCE
LEAVE
REQUESTED
1/5/15 - 4/23/15
previously
approved 1/5/15 2/27/15
FEDERAL
MEDICAL LEAVE
NJ FLA
USE OF SICK DAYS
1/5/15 - 4/23/15
N/A
1/5/15 - 4/23/15
70086335, Curriculum,
Medical
3/26/15 - 4/23/15
3/26/15 - 4/23/15
N/A
3/26/15 - 4/23/15
70542055,
Transportation, Medical,
REVISION
2/5/15 - 3/27/15
previously
approved 28/5/15 3/5/15
2/5/15 - 3/27/15
N/A
2/5/15 - 3/27/15
70172028, HS, Medical
2/9/15 - 2/19/15
2/9/15 - 2/19/15
N/A
2/9/15 - 2/19/15
70270707 Maintenance,
Medical
2/18/15 - 4/30/15
2/18/15 - 4/30/15
N/A
2/18/15 - 4/30/15
70300793,
Transportation, Medical
2/18/15 - 3/10/15
2/18/15 - 3/10/15
N/A
2/18/15 - 3/10/15
70412432, Good Intent,
Medical
3/18/15 - 4/2/15
3/18/15 - 4/2/15
N/A
3/18/15 - 4/2/15
70783170, MMS,
Medical
2/2/15 - 5/4/15
Not Eligible
N/A
Unpaid 2/2/15 - 5/4/15
70215454,
Transportation, Medical,
REVISION
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82653023, Shady Lane,
Medical, REVISION
2/3/15 - 3/13/15
previously
approved 2/3/15 2/27/15
2/3/15 - 3/13/15
N/A
2/3/13 - 3/3/15
unpaid 3/4/15 - 3/13/15
70617907, Maintenance,
Medical
1/30/15 - 3/31/15
1/30/15 - 2/13/15
N/A
1/30/15 - 3/31/15
70131768, Aide, Medical
2/26/15 - 5/22/15
Not Eligible
N/A
2/26/15 - 5/22/15
11/23/15 - 12/18/15
9/1/15 - 10/14/15
Unpaid 10/15/15 12/18/15 pending 2015-16
calendar approval
70261524, Central,
Maternity
9/1/15 - 12/18/15
9/1/15 - 11/20/15
70482070, MMS,
Maternity
9/1/15 - 2/28/16
9/1/15 - 11/20/15
11/23/15 - 2/19/16
9/1/15 - 10/14/15
Unpaid 10/15/15 - 2/26/16
pending 2015-16 calendar
approval
70590450, MMS,
Medical REVISION
2/2/15 - 4/10/15
previously
approved 2/2/15 3/13/15
2/2/15 - 4/10/15
N/A
2/2/15 - 4/10/15
3. TRANSFERS - NONE
4. EMPLOYMENT
a. Approve substitutes, effective March 25, 2015, as per our contract with Source4Teachers
for the 2014-2015 school year as attached (Personnel Attachment 4a).
b. Joshua Hanlon, Coordinator of Technology, for the district, effective April 20, 2015, for
the remainder of the 2014-2015 school year, at an annual compensation of $80,000
(prorated) (replacement for Gloria McCoy who is retiring) (11-000-252-104-00-0).
c. Vanessa LaTorre, paraprofessional, Oak Valley School, effective March 16, 2015, for the
remainder of the 2014-2015 school year at a rate of $180 per day as per the applicable
Unit agreement pending Criminal History Record Clearance and all pertinent paperwork
( replacement for Chante Coleman who resigned ) (11-000-190-106-00-0).
d. Mary Senick, substitute custodian, effective March 25, 2015 for the 2014-2015 school
year at a rate of $12.50 per hour, as previously approved by the Board.
e. Meagan Trainor, substitute school nurse, effective March 25, 2015 for the remainder of
the 2014-2015 school year, at a rate of $125.00 per day as previously approved by the
Board.
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f. Daniel Castaldi, custodian, effective March 25, 2015 for the 2014-2015 school year, at a
salary of $40,240 pro-rated in accordance with the applicable Unit Agreement (replaces
Steven Senick who was terminated) (11-000-262-110-00-0).
g. Linda Patten, custodian, effective March 31, 2015 for the 2014-2015 school year, at a
salary of $40,240 pro-rated in accordance with the applicable Unit Agreement (replaces
Larry Ledrich who is retiring, effective March 31, 2015) (11-000-262-110-00-0).
5. PROMOTIONS – NONE
6. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT as listed below:
EMPLOYEE
DATE
CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP
LOCATION
Susan Niznik
03/06/15
Providing Educational & Clinical Support to
Students Living in At-Risk Environments
Catherine Kolodzey
Candace Robinson
Dawn Marsan
Susan Niznik
Candace Robinson
Kimberly Helfand
03/20/15
04/17/15
04/23/15
04/23/15
04/23/15
04/28/15
The Use of Restrictive Procedures
GC TLC Coalition for Youth
Self-Injury Workshop
Self-Injury Workshop
Self-Injury Workshop
Student Access to Sexual Health Services
Garfield Park
Academy
Willingboro
Mt. Laurel
Rowan to GCC
Rowan at GCC
Rowan at GCC
Rowan at GCC
Rutgers, Busch
Campus
Piscataway
Rutgers, Busch
Campus
Piscataway
LRC South
Mullica Hill
King of Prussia
Rowan College of
Science &
Mathematics
Rowan College of
Science &
Mathematics
Alexandria, VA
Frances Harwell
04/28/15
Student Access to Sexual Health Services
Mervat Gerges
05/01/15
Schools & Transition Person Centered
Approach
Using Technology for 21st Century Learning
Learn to Develop Android Apps
Louis Randazzo
Carolann Newman
05/15/15
05/20/15
05/21/15
Gregory Schofield
05/20/15
05/21/15
Learn to Develop Android Apps
Kelly Brazelton
07/14/15
07/15/15
07/16/15
07/17/15
ASBO International Eagle Institute
REGISTRATION
COST
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$229.00
$250.00
$250.00
$2,000.00
7. OTHER
a. Kristi Will, replacement Technology Mentor for Christopher Scott (who was previously
approved by the Board), from March 1, 2015 until his return, at the previously approved
stipend amount (prorated).
b. Gina Hahn, 2015 High School Senior Trip Chaperone, as a replacement for Colleen
Helwig, who was previously board approved but unable to attend due to personal
reasons.
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c. Thien Kaspar, High School Assistant Cheerleading Coach, previously approved by the
Board, to receive an additional stipend amount of $487.92, for acting as the High School
Head Cheerleading Coach for 6 weeks of the 2014-2015 season due to the absence of a
board approved head coach.
d.
New Job Description for Coordinator of Technology (A 20) as attached (Personnel
Attachment 7d).
e.
The following staff to participate in a Paraprofessional training for students attending the
Autism classrooms at Pine Acres on April 24, 2015. Paraprofessionals will be
reimbursed at their contracted daily rate of $180.00 per diem:
Alison Baker
Betty Kinsella
Scott Thompson
Maureen Weitz
Betty Kinsella
Arlene McMahon
Phil Vasta
Debbie Pascale
Alicia Napoli
Vonetta Walker
f.
Revised 2014-2015 School Calendar to reflect June 22, 2015 as a Professional
Development Day for teachers attached (Personnel Attachment 7f).
g.
Approve summer hours as follows: 12-month employees will be required to work from
7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with ½ hour lunch Monday – Thursday. Any
vacation/sick/personal time used will be deducted as 1.25 per day. Summer hours
start the week of July 6, 2015 and end the week of August 17, 2015.
Facilities will stagger the first and second shift employees to open and close the
buildings accordingly. The air conditioning units will be adjusted to an acceptable
temperature after hours in an effort to conserve energy.
h. 2015-2016 School Calendar at attached (Personnel Attachment 7h).
i. Merritt Bowman, High School Volunteer Spring Track Coach, for the 2015 school year.
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j. Registration roundup for new Pre-k and kindergarten students at Central Early
Childhood Center on April 13 – April 17, 2015 from 4:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; April 18,
2015 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and April 20, 2015 – April 23, 2015 from 4:15 p.m. to
7:30 p.m. as per the requested personnel and rates below:
STAFFING
# Staff
2
3
2
1
1
Position
Nurses
Teachers
Secretaries
Registrar
Paraprofessional
Rate
$35.00 per hour
$30.00 per hour
$20.00 per hour
$20.00 per hour
$20.00 per hour
# of hours
36.75
36.75
36.75
36.75
Total Compensation
$2,572.50
$3,307.50
$1,470.00
$735.00
$735.00
$8,820.00
HOURS
Mon. – Fri.
Saturday
Mon. – Thurs.
Total
5 days x 3.25
1 day x 7.50
4 days x 3.25
16.25 hours
7.50 hours
13 hours
36.75 hours
FINANCE
Nurses
Secretaries
Teachers
Registrar
Paraprofessional
Total Staff
Supplies
Total
J.
CURRICULUM
$2,572.50
$1,470.00
$3,307.50
$735.00
$735.00
$8,820.00
$600.00
$9,420.00
Stacy Gray, Chairperson
Matt Vilary
Sue Kryszczak
Marianne Covely, Alternate
Recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following items:
1. NONE
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K.
STUDENTS
Recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following items:
1. Review and approval of bullying incidents for the month of March 2015.
2. The following GCIT students to participate in the High School Spring Track program for the
2015 season:
Zach Donohue
Erin Duffy
Walter Victor
Cabrina Tirado
3. Attached list of High School Marching Band students to receive jackets for their
“Tournament of Bands-Group II Open Championship” pursuant to BOE Policy 5450, CoCurricular Awards as per attached quote dated January 9, 2015 (Student Attachment 3).
4. Creation of a “Girl Up Club” at the High School. A “Girl Up Club” is a group of American
students who have joined together with the common commitment to change the lives of
adolescent girls in developing countries and to empower the people around them to take
action. Andrea Baptist, High School Teacher, will be the Volunteer Adviser for this club.
5. The following student office workers effective June 29, 2015 through August 27, 2015for 16
hours per week at a rate of $8.38 per hour:
High School: Samantha Ferrara & Julia Quinones
Middle School: Kara Barone & Rose Hollywood
6. Home Instruction placements as follows:
Student ID
Type
Placement
300002661
500000098
200002354
400002149
800000097
General
General
General
General
General
Education Inc.
Brookfield Schools
Brookfield Schools
Brookfield Schools
Brookfield Schools
# of hrs
per week
10
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Cost
Start date
$40.00
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
2/19/2015
2/18/2015
2/19/2015
2/26/2015
3/9/2015
End
Date
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
7. Tuition Out Homeless students as follows:
Student
ID
Type
KS
General
School
District of
Origin
Deptford
Township
School/District
Start Date
End Date
Total
Washington
Township
9/1/2014
6/30/2015
$16,180.00
Contract will be signed by the BA and returned for KS. KS domiciled on 11/19/14 and the
amount for tuition is $4,404.59. (11-000-100-561-00-0)
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8. Out of District placements as follows:
School
BankbridgeShady Lane
Complex
BankbridgeShady Lane
Complex
Bankbridge
South-HS
Program
Student
ID
Tuition Rate
Full-Day Preschool
Disabled
110000068
$34,350
Effective
Date
2/2/15
3/5/15
Full-Day Preschool
Disabled
110000061
$34,350
Multiple Disabilities
700002209
$34,560
3/9/15
(11-000-100-565-00-0)
9. Field trips as listed below:
02/20/15
03/01/15
REVISED
DATE
03/07/15
03/19/15
REVISED
DATE
03/25/15
03/26/15
ACTIVITY
Rotary
Filomena’s Restaurant
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Rothman Ice Rink
SUBJECT/GRADE
DHS – Police Explorers
SCHOOL/TEACHER
DHS – Officer Strouse
COST
$0.00
DHS – Culture Club
DHS – Sommers
$15.00 admission
$5.00 transportation
NJROTC Rifle
Riverside, NJ
New Sharon School
DHS – NJROTC Rifle Team
DHS – Ballister
$0.00
DHS – NAHS
DHS – Lebb
$0.00
Pine Acre School
Concert
Philadelphia Zoo
OV – 2nd Grade
OV – Plunkett
$0.00
NS – All Students
NS – Ekey
03/27/15
USS New Jersey
Old Country Buffet
DHS – NJROTC
DHS – Colamarco
03/28/15
NJROTC Drill
Rancocas High School
Rowan College @
Gloucester County
St. John of God
Shady Lane Elementary
DHS – NJROTC
Drill Team
DHS – 12th Grade Students
planning on attending RCGC
DHS - Rotary Interact Club
LT, OV, SL
LEEP – Bridge Building Comp
DHS – Colamarco
$10.00 student admission
(paid for by school)
$10.00 student admission
$10.00 lunch
$5.00 transportation
$0.00
DHS - Pallies
$0.00
DHS – Woodrow
LT, OV, SL – Tucci
$0.00
$0.00
Six Flags Business &
Marketing Days
6th Grade Class Picnic
Riverwinds
Citizen’s Bank Park
Philadelphia
DHS – FBLA
DHS – Scheeper
OV – 6th Grade
OV – Schilling
$31.02 student admission
$5.00 transportation
$0.00
OV – 6th Grade
OV – 6th Grade Teachers
DHS – NJROTC
DHS – Colamarco
03/31/15
04/15/15
04/16/15
REVISED
DATE
04/24/15
05/28/15
06/05/15
06/06/15
NJROTC Activities
Hershey Park
March 19, 2015
$5.00 student admission
$8.00 adult admission
$5.00 transportation
$40.00 student admission
$5.00 transportation
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10. Approve Vrajlal Kalola as a volunteer chaperone for his son, Darshan Kalola, who will
be competing in the FBLA National Competition.
L.
FINANCE
Marianne Covely, Chairperson
Brian McDonald
Linda Rosser
Matt Vilary
Recommendation of the Business Administrator to approve the following items:
1.
Transfers in the 2014-2015 budget for the month of February, 2015 as attached (Finance
Attachment 1).
2.
Report of the Secretary and the Cash Report as attached (Finance Attachments 2). The
Deptford Township Board of Education certifies that:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Board Secretary’s Report is in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the
month of February, 2015. The Board Secretary certifies that no line item account
has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3 and that
sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the
remainder of the fiscal year.
The Cash Report is in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of
February, 2015. The Cash Report and Secretary’s Report are in agreement for the
month of February, 2015.
Board Secretary in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)2 certifies that
there are no changes in anticipated revenue amounts or revenue sources.
Board of Education Certification – pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-6.10(c)4, we
certify that after review of the secretary’s monthly financial report
(appropriations section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district
officials, that to the best of our knowledge no major accounts or fund has been
over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-6.10(b) and that sufficient funds
are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the
fiscal year.
3.
2014-2015 Preschool Education Aid (PEA) Transfer in the amount of $833,316 approved
by the Executive County Business Official as attached (Finance Attachment 3).
4.
Agreement with AVID Center in the amount of $4,094 ($509 for weekly subscriptions
and $3,585 for membership fees) for the AVID (Advancement Via Individual
Determination) program at the high school for the 2015-2016 school year.
5.
Agreement with Effective School Solutions, LLC for the 2015-2016 school year in the
amount of $260,000 for therapeutic mental health services for students enrolled at
Deptford High School.
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6.
Renewal of the software support agreement with Computer Solutions, Inc. effective July
1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 at a cost of $1,172 per month.
7.
Payment in the amount of $228.68 to Mrs. Pizzelli for the cost of the required additional
$1,000,000 rider to her vehicle insurance policy to transport her student to/from the
Bankbridge Development Center effective. Parental contract previously approved
7/29/14. Rider was renewed March, 2015. (11-000-270-890-15-0)
8.
Acceptance of a one-time monetary or BJ’s Gift Card donation of $500 and a Free One
Year Business Membership from BJ’s Wholesale Club to Central Early Childhood
Center for the 2015-2016 school year through the Adopt*A*School program.
9.
Acceptance of the Science Ambassador Grant Application provided by Exxon Mobile
Corporation in the amount of $500.
10.
Application for and acceptance of $1,000 from the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey
to participate in a program to help keep new drivers safe on the road.
11.
APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY
WHEREAS there exists a need for an Attorney and,
WHEREAS the Public School Contracts Law (NJSA 18A:18 et seq.) requires that
a resolution authorizing the award of contracts for "Professional Services" without
competitive bids be adopted by the Board of Education at a public meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deptford Township Board of
Education as follows:
a. The Board Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with
effective April 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015; contracts on file in the Office of
the School Business Administrator.
b. These contracts are awarded without competitive bidding as a "Professional Service"
under N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5a(1) of the Public School Contracts Law, because services
are of a qualitative nature and will not reasonably permit the drawing of
specifications or the receipt of competitive bids and because the proposal is most
advantageous price and other factors considered. Such services require expertise in
the administrative procedures of New Jersey Public Education including knowledge
of the statutes, codes, and rulings applicable thereto.
c. The Board Secretary will place a copy of this Resolution in the official Board of
Education Minutes.
12.
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Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for transportation software for the 2015-2016
school year in the amount of $15,472.
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13.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
DEPTFORD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION TO
ENTER INTO A JOINT PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH
THE HUNTERDON COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-11 authorizes contracting units to establish a
joint purchasing agreement for the provision and performance of goods and services; and
WHEREAS, the Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission,
hereinafter referred to as the “Lead Agency " has offered voluntary participation in a
joint purchasing agreement (sometimes referred to as cooperative purchasing agreement)
for the purchase of goods and services;
WHEREAS, on March 24, 2015, the governing body of the Deptford Township
Board of Education, County of Gloucester, State of New Jersey duly considered
participation in a joint purchasing agreement for the provision and performance of goods
and services;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-11, the Interim Superintendent is
hereby authorized to enter into a Joint Purchasing Agreement with the Lead Agency.
The Lead Agency shall be responsible for complying with the provisions of the
Public School Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq.) and all other provisions of the
revised statutes of the State of New Jersey.
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage.
14.
To enter into an agreement with Camden County College for the Transition to College
Program in the amount of $4,500 per semester per student through June 30, 2018 (11000-100-561-00-0).
15.
Approval of a 2015 NRA Foundation General Grant for the Deptford Township
High School NJROTC Program in the amount of $1,500.00. The purpose of the
grant is to provide funding to be used for equipment, supplies and
competition/marksmanship items for the DHS Air Rifle Squad.
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M.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Brian McDonald, Chairperson
Linda Rosser
Joe Wilson
Jeanine Donohue, Alternate
NONE
N.
ITEMS OF INFORMATION
1. Job Postings (IOI Attachment 1).
2. Principal’s Report, Fire Drills and Security Drills for the month of February 2015 as
attached (IOI Attachment 2).
3. DHS & MMS SAC Reports for the month of February 2015 as attached
(IOI Attachment 3).
O.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
P.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Veteran’s request to move the Oak Valley playground
Q.
Bills List (Bills List Attachment)
Payment of:
General Bills
Cafeteria Bills
Total Bills
R.
Amount
$2,980,757.80
$227,045.67
$3,207,803.47
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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S.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF DEPTFORD
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXECUTIVE SESSION
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 allows for a Public Body to go into closed session during a
Public Meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Township of Deptford has deemed it necessary
to go into closed session to discuss certain matters which are exempted from the Public; and
WHEREAS, the regular meeting of this Board of Education will reconvene at the
conclusion of closed session, at approximately 11:00 p.m. this evening.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Township
of Deptford will go into closed session for the following reason(s) as outlined in N.J.S.A. 10:4-12:
X
Any matter involving the employment, appointment, termination of employment, terms and
conditions of employment, evaluation of the performance, promotion or disciplining of any specific
prospective public officer or employee or current public officer or employee employed or appointed
by the public body, unless all individual employees or appointees whose rights could be adversely
affected request in writing that such matter or matters be discussed at a public meeting (Subject to the
balancing of the public’s interest and the employee’s privacy rights under South Jersey Publishing,
124 N.J. 478, the employee(s) and nature of discussion is: personnel & Superintendent candidacy
discussions.
X
Any investigations of violations or possible violations of the law
Construction Violation;
X
Any pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiation 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. (If
pending or anticipated litigation, the matter is: Sodexo
- Township of Deptford
(Under certain circumstances, if public disclosure of the matter would have a potentially negative
impact on the District’s position in the litigation or negotiation, this information may be withheld
until such time that the matter is concluded or the circumstances no longer present a potential
impact);
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby declares that its
discussion of the aforementioned subject(s) may be made public at a time when the Board
Attorney advises the Board of Education that the disclosure of the discussion will not detrimentally
affect any right, interest or duty of the School District or any other entity with respect to said
discussion.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education, for the aforementioned
reasons, hereby declares that the public is excluded from the portion of the meeting during which
the above discussion shall take place and hereby directs the Board Secretary to take the appropriate
action to effectuate the terms of this resolution.
I, Michael Griggel, Board Secretary do hereby certify the above to be a true and correct
copy of a resolution adopted by the Board of Education of the Township of Deptford at their
meeting held on March 19, 2015 in Deptford, New Jersey.
Michael Griggel, Board Secretary
T. ADJOURNMENT
March 19, 2015
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