Pre-meeting Workshop Agenda 4.22.15

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MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
PRE-MEETING WORKSHOP
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
High School North Library
7:00 PM Executive Session
8:00 PM Public Meeting
AGENDA
Middletown Township Board of Education
James Cody, President
Robert Banta, Vice President
Vincent Brand
Leonora Caminiti
Michael Donlon
Ernest Donnelly
Susan Griffin
Helene Henkel
Joan Minnuies
William O. George III, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Amy P. Gallagher, CPA
Business Administrator / Board Secretary
MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION
PRE-MEETING WORKSHOP AGENDA
High School North Library Closed Session: 7:00 p.m.
Public Meeting: 8:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order by the Board President– Opening of Meeting
2. Sunshine Announcement:
“Adequate notice of this meeting was provided by sending such notice to the Asbury Park Press,
The Middletown Patch, and the Middletown Twp. Public Schools District Website and the posting
of such notice at the August T. Miner Administration Building and each elementary, middle, and
secondary school in the district”.
3. Roll Call
4. Resolution For Executive Session
5. Call to Order by the Board President – Re-opening of Meeting at 8:00 PM
6. Pledge of Allegiance
7. Re-Reading of Sunshine Notice
8. Roll Call
9. Mission Statement:
The Middletown Township School District, in partnership with our historically and culturally rich
community, provides students with a rigorous and relevant education, in conjunction with the New
Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and the National Common Core Standards that
motivates them to recognize and develop their full potential as responsible citizens in a dynamic
global environment.
10. Code of Ethics for School Board Members (Statute 18A:12-24.1):
• I will uphold and enforce all laws, state board rules and regulations, and court orders pertaining
to schools. Desired changes should be brought about only through legal and ethical procedures.
• I will make decisions in terms of the educational welfare of children and will seek to develop and
maintain public schools which meet the individual needs of all children regardless of their ability,
race, creed, sex or social standing.
• I will confine my board action to policymaking, planning, and appraisal, and I will help to frame
policies and plans only after the board has consulted those who will be affected by them.
• I will carry out my responsibility, not to administer the schools, but, together with my fellow
board members, to see that they are well run.
• I will recognize that authority rests with the board of education and will make no personal
promises nor take any private action which may compromise the board.
• I will refuse to surrender my independent judgment to special interest or partisan political groups
or to use the schools for personal gain or for the gain of friends.
• I will hold confidential all matters pertaining to the schools which, if disclosed, would needlessly
injure individuals or the schools. But, in all other matters, I will provide accurate information
and, in concert with my fellow board members, interpret to the staff the aspirations of the
community for its schools.
• I will vote to appoint the best qualified personnel available after consideration of the
recommendation of the chief administrative officer.
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Pre-Meeting Workshop April 22, 2015
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I will support and protect school personnel in proper performance of their duties.
I will refer all complaints to the chief administrative officer and will act on such complaints at
public meetings only after failure of an administrative solution.
11. Moment of Silence
• Susan Turner, retired Middletown High School North teacher, passed away on March 31,
2015. Ms. Turner retired in 2010 after 8 years of service.
•
Edith Thorne Lentz Nowels passed away on April 3, 2015. Mrs. Nowels was the first
employee and secretary of the Middletown Chamber of Commerce and later worked in the
Middletown Board of Education Administrative Offices. Mrs. Nowels played an
instrumental part in the organization of the movement of the Battle of Bulge Monument
from Fort Monmouth to Thorne Middle School, which is named after Edith's brother,
Horace ‘Buddy’ Thorne.
12. VOTING MEETING: Public Hearing and Adoption of the 2015-2016 School District Budget
1) Presentation of Final 2015-16 School Year Budget
2) Open to the Public
3) Resolution to Adopt Final 2015-2016 School Year Budget and Tax Levy:
WHEREAS, the Middletown Township Board of Education adopted a tentative
budget on March 18, 2015 to be submitted to the Executive County
Superintendent of Schools for approval, and
WHEREAS, the tentative budget was approved by the Executive County
Superintendent of Schools on April 1, 2015 and
WHEREAS, the tentative budget was advertised in the legal section of the Asbury
Park Press on April 16, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the tentative budget was presented to the public during a public
hearing on April 28, 2015; and
Capital Reserve Account Withdrawal
WHEREAS the Middletown Township Board of Education requests the approval
a capital reserve withdrawal in the amount of $1,300,000. The district intends to
utilize these funds for the following projects:
• District wide security systems upgrades - $900,000
• Elevator rehabilitation/replacement – various buildings - $100,000
• Flooring repairs/replacements, bathroom and other upgrades – various
buildings - $260,000
• Improvements to High School North varsity baseball field - $40,000
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the budget be adopted for the 20152016 School Year using the 2015-2016 state aid figures and the Secretary to the
Board of Education be authorized to submit the following adopted budget to the
Executive County Superintendent of Schools in accordance with the statutory
deadline:
2015-16 Total Expenditures
Less: Anticipated Revenues
Taxes to be Raised
General Fund
$153,230,572
$21,875,586
$131,354,986
Special Revenues
$4,005,040
$4,005,040
$
0
Debt Service
$7,062,579
$1,412,935
$5,649,644
Total
$164,298,191
$ 27,293,561
$137,004,630
Travel and Related Expense Reimbursement 2015-2016
WHEREAS, the Middletown Township Board of Education recognizes school
staff and Board members will incur travel expenses related to and within the
scope of their current responsibilities and for travel that promotes the delivery of
instruction or furthers the efficient operation of the school district; and
WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-7.2 et seq. requires Board members to receive
approval of these expenses by a majority of the full voting membership of the
Board and staff members to receive prior approval of these expenses by the
Superintendent of Schools and a majority of the full voting membership of the
Board; and
WHEREAS, a Board of Education may establish, for regular district business
travel as defined in NJAC 6A:23A-1.2, which includes attendance at regularly
scheduled in-State county meetings, Department or Association sponsored events
or in-State professional development activities for which the registration fee does
not exceed $150.00 per employee or board member, where prior Board approval
shall not be required unless the annual threshold for a staff member exceeds
$1,500 in a given school year (July 1 through June 30); and
WHEREAS, the Middletown Township Board of Education established $150,000
as the maximum travel amount for the current school year (2014-2015) and has
expended $127,096.27 as of this date; now
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves travel and
related expense reimbursements in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A: 23A-7.3, to a
maximum expenditure of $175,000 for all staff and board members for the 20152016 school year.
A4F Tax Levy Certification Form A and B
RESOLVED, that the amount required for school purposes in the school district
of Middletown Township, County of Monmouth for the 2015-2016 school year is
$137,004,630 and is required to be levied for local school district purposes.
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13. VOTING MEETING: Student Recognition (Winter All Shore Student-Athletes) - Program
14. VOTING MEETING: Student Representatives Address Dr. George, Mrs. Gallagher and the
Board of Education
• Julia Terranova, High School North
• Lizzie Madsen, High School South
15. Motion to Approve Minutes
• March 18, 2015 Special Voting Meeting
• March 18, 2015 Executive Session
• March 24, 2015 Voting Meeting Minutes
• March 24, 2015 Executive Session
16. Reports
A. Report of the President
B. Report of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary
1) Motion to accept the reports of the Treasurer and Secretary as being in
agreement for the month of March 2015 - Attachment BA-1
2) Motion to accept the Board Secretary’s Certification that no major budget line
item has been over-expended for the month of March 2015.
3) Approval of transfers – Attachment BA-2
4) Motion to Approve Bill List for the period of March 25, 2015 through
April 28, 2015 - Attachment BA-3
5) Approval of Proclamation – National Teachers’ Day
Whereas, teachers make public schools great; and
Whereas, teachers work to open students' minds to ideas, knowledge
and dreams; and
Whereas, teachers keep American democracy alive by laying the
foundation for good citizenship; and
Whereas, teachers fill many roles, as listeners, explorers, role models,
motivators and mentors; and
Whereas, teachers continue to influence us long after our school days
are only memories;
Now, therefore, I, Amy P. Gallagher,
serving as the Board Secretary, and
on behalf of the Middletown Township Board of Education,
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Do hereby proclaim Tuesday, May 5, 2015 as
National Teachers’ Day
I urge that we take time to recognize and acknowledge
the impact of teachers on our lives.
6) Approval of Proclamation – School Nurse Day
Whereas, children are the future and, by investing in them today, we
are ensuring our world for tomorrow; and
Whereas, all students have a right to have their health needs safely
met while in the school setting; and
Whereas, children today face more complex and life-threatening
health problems requiring care in school; and
Whereas, school nurses have served a critical role in improving public
health and in ensuring student’s academic success for more than 100
years; and
Whereas, school nurses are professional nurses that advance the wellbeing, academic success, and life-long achievements of all students by
serving on the frontlines and providing a critical safety net for our
nation’s most fragile children; and
Whereas, school nurses act as a liaison to the school community,
parents, and health care providers on behalf of children’s health by
promoting wellness and improving health outcomes for our nation’s
children; and
Whereas, school nurses support the health and educational success of
children and youth by providing access to care when children’s
cognitive development is at its peak; and
Whereas, school nurses are members of school-based mental health
teams; and
Whereas, school nurses understand the link between health and
learning and are in a position to make a positive difference for
children every day,
Now, THEREFORE, I, Amy P. Gallagher, on behalf of the
Middletown Board of Education as the Board Secretary, do hereby
proclaim Wednesday, May 6, 2015, as “School Nurse Day” in the
Middletown Township Public Schools.
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7) Approval of Proclamation – Special Education Week in New Jersey
Whereas, for the 30th consecutive year,
The New Jersey School Boards Association is sponsoring
Special Education Week in New Jersey;
Whereas, we recognize the achievements of students with disabilities
and their teachers;
Now, therefore, I, Amy P. Gallagher,
Serving as the Board Secretary,
And on behalf of the Middletown Board of Education,
Do hereby proclaim May 10 – May 16, 2015 as
Special Education Week in New Jersey;
8) Approval of Proclamation – Administrative Professionals’ Day
Wednesday, April 22, 2015, has been designated as
Administrative Professionals’ Day; and
WHEREAS, school and department administrative professionals
are responsive to the well-being of students, professional personnel,
support personnel, parents, and the community; and
WHEREAS, The Middletown Township Board of Education wishes
to publicly recognize the contributions that school and department
administrative professionals make to the educational process in our
district; now
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
That the Middletown Township Board of Education hereby
recognizes April 22, 2015 as Administrative Professionals’ Day
and expresses deep appreciation to the administrative professionals
for their unselfish service to schools, departments, and the
community.
C. Report of the Superintendent
1) Recommend approval of final 2014-15 School Calendar – Attachment SuptRpt-1
2) Recommend approval for Alyssa Giese, Doctorate candidate at New York
University, to conduct a research study with ELA teachers and students at our
middle schools. The purpose of this study is to investigate how teachers can
effectively teach students argumentation skills in small group academic
discussions. Participation is voluntary.
3) Recommend approval for acceptance, with great appreciation, of a donation from the
Bayshore Middle School Parent Teacher Organization. The gift of an electronic
marquee, valued at $18,530, is intended for Bayshore Middle School.
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4) The Superintendent Report on Incidents of Violence, Vandalism, Weapons &
Substance Abuse is affirmed by the Board of Education for the month of
March 2015:
District Tally
Violence
Vandalism
Weapons
Substance Abuse
2014
Sept.
1
1
1
1
Oct.
4
0
1
3
Nov.
2
0
0
3
Dec.
5
0
0
3
2015
Jan.
2
0
0
2
Feb.
5
0
0
0
March
2
1
0
0
April
May
June
May
June
5) The Superintendent Report on Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying is
affirmed by the Board of Education for the month of March 2015:
2014
District Tally
Investigations
HIB Incidents
Conflict
Other
Aug
1
0
1
0
Sept.
11
2
4
5
Oct.
17
3
9
5
Nov.
11
3
6
2
Dec.
16
4
7
5
2015
Jan.
13
7
4
2
Feb.
8
2
6
0
March
12
3
5
4
April
6) Superintendent’s Update
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17. Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools
A. Curriculum Committee (Susan Griffin, Chairperson)
1) Recommend approval of staff to attend conferences, workshops, in-services
and seminars – Attachment Curriculum-1
2) Approval of Suspension Report for March 2015 – Attachment
Curriculum-2
3) Approval for additional Field Trip Destinations
• Raceway Park, Englishtown, NJ
• Museum of Jewish Heritage, NYC
• 9/11 Memorial Museum, NYC
• St. Leo’s Elementary School, Lincroft, NJ
• Belmar Gardening Spot, Belmar, NJ
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B. Finance Committee (James Cody, Chairperson)
1) Approval of adoption of 457(b) deferred compensation/retirement plan for
participation by the employees of the Middletown Township Board of
Education
2) Authorization of contractor for 457(b) deferred compensation/retirement plan:
Whereas, the Middletown Township Board of Education
(herein after referred to as the “Employer”) by resolution
adopted a 457(b) Plan (hereinafter referred to as the “Plan”) effective May 1,
2015 for the purpose of making available to eligible employees an eligible
deferred compensation plan as defined in Section 457 of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and further authorize AXA Equitable
Life Insurance Company to offer investment funding vehicles for said Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Employer hereby
authorizes Contractor named above to offer funding vehicles for said Plan
named above.
3) The Superintendent of Schools recommends approval of a photography
services contract with Lors Photography for high school photos for the 20152016 school year.
4) The Superintendent of Schools recommends approval of a photography
services contract with BNL School Pictures for K-8 photos for the 2015-2016
school year.
5) The Superintendent of Schools recommends approval of a yearbook contract
with Jostens Publishing for the 2015-2016 school year.
C. Policy Committee (Vincent Brand, Chairperson)
1) First readings of policy revisions/new policies - Attachment – Policy-1:
a) Bylaw 0134 – Board Self Evaluation (revised)
b) Bylaw 0152 – Board Officers (revised)
c) Policy/Regulation 2510 – Adoption of Instructional Materials (revised)
d) Policy 8630 – Bus Driver/Bus Aide Responsibility (revised) M
e) Regulation 8630 – Emergency School Bus Procedures (revised) M
D. Co-Curricular/Athletic Committee (Michael Donlon, Chairperson)
E. Negotiations Committee (Vincent Brand, Chairperson)
F. Facilities Committee (Robert Banta, Chairperson)
1) Approval of agreement between the Middletown Township Board of
Education and the Township of Middletown for the placement of a VHF radio
receiving antenna at Fairview Elementary School – Attachment Facilities-1
G. Student Services Committee (Joan Minnuies, Chairperson)
1) Approval of home instruction for the following students:
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Student ID
305850
310808
310446
13084
17030
306081
307604
310528
308768
302253
302730
308340
10489
309191
12524
304609
15663
308210
305487
15122
304663
306784
16757
14391
11141
Effective Dates
01/09/2015 - 02/10/2015
03/10/2015 - 03/23/2015
02/02/2015 - 02/18/2015
03/26/2015 - 05/01/2015
02/02/2015 - 02/06/2015
01/28/2015 - 01/29/2015
01/15/2015 - 03/20/2015
02/04/2015 - 03/16/2015
03/30/2015 – 05/11/2015
11/18/2014 - 11/20/2014
02/02/2015 - 02/25/2015
03/02/2015 - 03/04/2015
01/01/2015 - 06/22/2015
03/13/2015 - 05/15/2015
03/23/2015 - 04/13/2015
02/09/2015 – 03/27/15
03/23/2015 - 06/23/2015
03/23/2015 - 04/17/2015
03/30/2015 - 04/30/2015
01/26/2015 - 02/06/2015
02/03/2015 - 02/05/2015
02/18/2015 - 02/20/2015
02/25/2015 - 04/17/2015
03/23/2015 - 06/25/2015
03/20/2015 - 04/20/2015
03/16/2015 - 04/16/2015
03/30/2015 - 06/30/2015
03/30/2015 - 06/30/2015
04/13/2015 - 05/08/2015
2) Approval for out of district placements:
• Student #309694 to Ocean Academy, effective 3-16-15 at a cost of $271.78 per
day
• Student #16587 to Ocean Academy, effective 3-24-15 at a cost of $271.78 per day
• Student #306920 to New Road School, effective 3-23-15 at a cost of $266.40 per
day
• Student #15663 to CPC Highpoint School, effective 3-16-15 at a cost of $350.00
per day
• Student #17101 to CPC Highpoint School, effective 3-16-15 at a cost of $350.00
per day
• Student #304678 to Best Academy (MOESC), effective 3-27-15 at a cost of
$238.89 per day
• Student #311061 to Washington Township Public School, effective 12-12-14 at a
cost of $91.38 per day
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3) Approval of settlement agreement for student # 311988
H. Technology Committee (Susan Griffin, Chairperson)
I. Personnel Committee (Ernest Donnelly, Chairperson) – Immediately
Following
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19.
20.
21.
Old Business
New Business
Public Comment – Limited to thirty minutes
Motion to Adjourn
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Workshop Meeting April 22, 2015
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT
Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools:
Note: All appointments of District staff are contingent upon satisfying the requirements of the Criminal
History Review Unit
1) Approval of retirement:
a. Joan Bace (8/2/99) Secretary, Payroll Department, Central Office effective 8/1/15
b. Kate Cosgrove (9/1/95) Preschool, Harmony effective 6/1/15
c. Sandra Kent (9/16/02) Reading Specialist, Harmony effective 7/1/15
d. Nancy Wiltbank (1/26/04) Health & Physical Education, Bayshore effective 7/1/15
2) Approval of resignations:
a. Lorraine Lister, Paraprofessional, HS South effective 5/7/15
b. Maura McCall, Health & Physical Education, New Monmouth effective 7/1/15
3) Approval of Leave of Absence:
a. Michelle Armistead, Special Education, Thorne for medical reasons effective
3/25/15 – 5/15/15 – paid leave
Acct# 11-213-100-101-00-000
b. Marilyn Ascone, Paraprofessional, Thorne for medical reasons effective:
6/5/15 – 6/30/15 – paid leave
Acct# 11-000-262-107-00-021
c. Julie Berry, Grade 2, Lincroft for maternity effective:
5/11/15 – 6/30/15 – paid leave
Acct# 11-120-100-101-20-000
d. Sharon Constantino, Guidance Counselor, Bayshore for medical reasons effective:
3/3/15 – 4/10/15 – paid leave
Acct# 11-000-218-104-00-000
e. Kristi Corodemus, Grade 1, Lincroft for personal reasons effective:
9/1/15 – 6/30/16 – unpaid leave
f.
Carl Gentry, Language Arts, Thompson for personal reasons effective:
9/1/15 – 6/30/16 – unpaid leave
g. Melissa Oliva, Special Education, HS South for maternity effective:
6/17/15 – 6/30/15 – paid leave
9/1/15 – 10/30/15 – unpaid by District, NJ Family Leave Act
Acct# 11-213-100-101-00-000
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h. Kathleen Todd, Kindergarten, Fairview for personal reasons effective:
9/1/15 – 6/30/16 – unpaid leave
Adjustments
i.
Suzanne Caruso, Grade 1, Nut Swamp for medical reasons effective:
2/24/15 – 3/26/15 – paid leave
Acct# 11-120-100-101-20-000
j.
Kate Cosgrove, Preschool, Harmony for medical reasons effective:
9/1/15 – 5/31/15 – paid leave
Acct# 11-216-100-101-00-000
k. Tara Ernst, Math, HS South for maternity effective
2/23/15 – 3/9/15 – paid leave
Acct# 11-140-100-101-02-000
l.
Abby Friend, Math, Bayshore for maternity effective:
2/23/15 - 4/14/15 – paid leave
Acct# 11-130-100-101-03-000
m. Rosemarie Imtanios, Grade 2, Harmony for medical reasons effective:
1/12/15 – 1/30/15 – paid leave
1/31/15 – 2/25/15 – unpaid by District, Federal Family Leave Act
2/26/15 – 4/22/15 – paid leave
4/23/15 – 5/1/15 – unpaid leave
Acct# 11-120-100-101-20-000
n. David Penszynski, Custodian, HS South for medical reasons effective:
1/28/15 – 4/29/15 – unpaid by District Federal Family Leave Act
4/30/15 – 5/29/15 – unpaid leave
Acct# 11-000-262-100-02-023
o. Kathleen Strongarone, Social Studies, Bayshore for maternity effective:
5/18/15 – 6/30/15 – paid leave
12/2/15 – 12/31/15 – unpaid leave
Acct# 11-130-100-101-03-000
p. Kristine Toland, Math Specialist, District for medical reasons effective:
3/3/15 – 3/25/15 – paid leave
Acct# 11-120-100-101-20-011
4) Approval of New Hires:
a.
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5) Approval of Promotion:
a. Lynn Rizzuto, Secretary, Category I, Curriculum Department, Central Office
Salary: $40,785 (pro-rated)
Effective: upon replacement – 6/30/15
(salary subject to adjustment through negotiations)
Acct# 11-000-230-105-00-000
6) Approval of adjustment of salary, date of employment and/or assignment:
a. John Choma, Night Custodian, HS South
Salary: $28,358 (pro-rated)
Effective: 3/30/15 – 6/30/15
Acct# 11-000-262-100-02-023
b. Jason Pino, English, HS South
Effective: 3/25/15 – 6/30/15
c. David Siwiak, Network Administrator/Manager of Information Services
Effective: 5/11/15 – 6/30/15
d. Michelle Ventricelli, Preschool, Harmony
Effective 9/1/15 – 6/30/15
7) Approval to add the following to the approved list of substitute personnel effective 2014-2015
Substitute Teachers
Colleen Baggs-Lombardo
Rebecca Bagnato
Theresa Bowers
Matthew Brown
Alexa Depietri
Sloan Falihee
Elizabeth Ferrari
Christine Horvath
Kelsey Laurence
Casey Pollard
Kristin Potter
Patricia Russo
Kailyn Spiler
John Stanziale III
Linda Tennant
Tanya Perna
Joanne Romanik
Alyssa Sudman
Kaitlyn Berry
Substitute
Paraprofessionals
Laura Bilbao
Christine Horvath
Colleen Richter
Kailyn Spiler
Lisa Teehan
Substitute Nurse
Substitute Secretary
Leslie Kinsella
Christine Horvath
Colleen Richter
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Removal as Sub Custodian
Barry Goldwyn
8) Approval of pre-service teachers to complete fieldwork and internship/student teaching per Attachment
HR- 1
9) Approval of Curriculum Committee per Attachment HR -2
10) Approval of Paraprofessional Assignments per Attachment HR- 3(all Paraprofessionals appointments
subject to budgetary constraints, enrollments and IEP requirements and may be changed or eliminated
during the term of the assignment)
11) Approval of Coaches and Community Aides per Attachment HR- 4
12) Approval of Special Contracts per Attachment HR- 5
13) Approval of Extended School Year Teachers, Speech, OT, SLEC and Nurses per Attachment HR 6
14) Approval of Extended School Year In District Paraprofessional per Attachment HR 7
15) Approval of Extended School Year Out of District Paraprofessionals per Attachment HR 8
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