THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

METUCHEN, NEW JERSEY

TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2022

MEETING AGENDA

of the Metuchen Board of Education

Metuchen High School

400 Grove Avenue

Metuchen, NJ  08840

1. Call to Order

2. Flag Salute

3. Notice of Meeting

I hereby make this statement to indicate compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act known as Chapter 231 of the Public Laws of New Jersey, 1975, which became effective 90 days after enactment, January 19, 1976.

Notice of this meeting was given by providing the location, time and date of this meeting, and posting of the same on the front door of the Board of Education offices, by delivering copies to the Borough Hall and the Metuchen Public Library, The Home News and Tribune, The Criterion Sentinel, The Star Ledger, and by filing a copy with the Borough Clerk as prescribed by this law.

4. Roll Call

5. Showcase of Success

❖ Recognition of the Governor's Educators of the Year Award Recipients

2021-2022 GOVERNOR’S EDUCATORS OF THE YEAR 

Sarah Jensen – Response to Intervention Teacher, Moss School

Sofia Lopes – Grade 4 Teacher, Campbell Elementary School

Beth McLaughlin – Special Education Teacher, Edgar Middle School

Yoko Kato - Science Teacher, Metuchen High School 

2021-2022 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROFESSIONALS

Karen Calantoni – Learning Consultant/Lead Teacher, Moss School

Amanda Marciante – Nurse, Campbell Elementary School

Jennifer Lesniak - Paraprofessional, Edgar Middle School

Michele Brinkerhoff - Nurse, Metuchen High School

2021-2022 PARAPROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

Jessica Kovacs - Paraprofessional, Moss School 

6. Meeting Open to the Public (for any topic)

7. Presentations 

❖    Referendum - FAQ added to website, reviewed at BOE meeting

❖    Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights / HIB Official Grade 2020-2021 SY

8. Reports

• President’s Report

• Superintendent's Report

• Committee Reports

9. Old Business

10. New Business

11. Approval of Minutes of the Board of Education Meetings

12. Meeting Open to the Public (for any topic)

13. Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools

(at this time the Board will take formal action on the following items – see attachments)

Often times it may appear to members of our audience that the Board of Education takes action with very little comment and in many cases a unanimous vote. Before a matter is placed on the agenda at a public meeting, the administration has thoroughly reviewed the matter with the Superintendent of Schools. If the Superintendent is satisfied that the matter is ready to be presented to the Board of Education, it is then referred to the appropriate board committee. The members of the board committee work with administration and the Superintendent to assure that the members fully understand the matter. When the committee is satisfied with the matter, it is presented to the Board of Education for discussion before any final action is taken. Only then, is it placed on the agenda for action at a public meeting.

1. PERSONNEL

Motion/Second/Comments/Roll Call

1.    Resignation - Certificated Staff

    Move to accept the resignation of Casey Sullivan, Speech Therapist at Edgar Middle School, effective August 31, 2022.

2.    Appointment - Certificated Staff 

    Move to approve the appointment of Jacquelyn Jacobi, English Teacher at Metuchen High School, for the 2022-2023 school year, at a salary of $58,275/year, Step 3D, effective August 31, 2022 through June 30, 2023.

3.    Salary Adjustment - Certificated Staff

    Move to approve a change in base salary for David Joe Fitzgibbon, Technology Teacher at Campbell Elementary School, from Step 4N, $96,750/year, to Step 5N, $99,000/year, as a result of earning his Doctorate Degree, effective June 1, 2022. 

4.    Transfer – Certificated Staff

    Move to approve the transfer of Jennifer North, Supervisor (at a salary of $115,331/year, 12 months), to Special Education Teacher at Edgar Middle School for the 2022-2023 school year, at a salary of $95,183, Step 3N, 10 months, effective July 1, 2022.

5.    Appointment - Substitute 

    Move to approve the additional substitute teacher for the 2021-2022 school year, effective May 19, 2022, (Agenda 8/24/2021, Section 13 A5):

6.    Family Leave of Absence - Certificated Staff

    Move to approve the family leave of absence of Sarah Jensen, Intervention Teacher at Moss School, effective August 31, 2022 through June 30, 2023. 

7.    Appointment - Child Study Team

    Move to approve the appointment of Tiffani Joyce to provide per diem Child Study Team work for the 2021-2022 school year at a rate of $302.23 per day, effective May 13, 2022 to approximately June 30, 2022.

8.    Appointment - Interim Assistant Principal

    Move to approve Mike Knoth as Interim Assistant Principal at Edgar Middle School, effective May 23, 2022 to June 3rd, 2022, at a rate of $515/day.

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2. FINANCE

Motion/Second/Comments/Roll Call

1. Treasurer of School Monies and Board Secretary’s Reports

Move to approve the Treasurer of School Monies’ Report, and Board Secretary’s Report as of March 31, 2022.

2.  Payment of Bills

a)  Board Secretary’s Certification

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2A.10(d), the Board Secretary has certified that as of May 24, 2022 no budgetary line item accounts have obligations and payments which exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of Education.

         ________________________________________                  _______________

Michael A. Harvier, Board Secretary                         Date

b)  Approve the Following Items Submitted by the Board Secretary

Payment of bills and claims, as shown on the attached list(s) that have been certified by the Board of Education and filed in the Business Office.

3.   Budget Transfers

Move to approve budget transfers effective March 31, 2022.

4.     Professional Development

Move to approve the following professional development activities as shown on the following chart: 

5.    In-district Transportation Routes

    Move to approve Bid Number 22-23-001 with George Dapper Inc. for the following daily routes for in-district transportation for the 2022-2023 school year. Each route cost will be deducted by 5% as all routes were awarded as a bulk bid. 

6.    Bussing Fee

    Move to approve the partial subscription bussing fee of $500 for the 2022-2023 school year. 

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3. POLICY

Motion/Second/Comments/Roll Call

1.    Suspensions

    The Board hereby acknowledges receipt of the suspension report summary for May 8- May 20, 2022.

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4. CURRICULUM

Motion/Second/Comments/Roll Call

1.    New Textbook

    Move to approve the textbook BIG IDEAS MATH: ALGEBRA 1 for the class course, Algebra 1. 

2.    New Textbook

Move to approve the textbook BIG IDEAS MATH: ALGEBRA 2 for the class courses, Algebra 2, and Honors Algebra 2.

3.    Appointment – Fall 2022 Student Teachers and Observers in our schools

Move to approve the following 2022 – 2023 Student Teachers and Observer in our schools:  

4.    Field Trips

Move to approve the following field trips for students in the Metuchen School District as shown:

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14. Meeting Open to Public (for any topic)

15. Announcements

16. Motion to Go Into Executive Session (when applicable)

Resolution to Close Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to the Sunshine Act, N.J.S. 10:4-12 and 13, that the Board of Education will now meet in executive session to discuss _____________________________________ and that matters discussed will be disclosed to the public as soon as the reason for confidentiality no longer exist.

17. Adjournment