Board Meeting - November 10, 2020
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Submitted by ctaylor on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 6:39pm
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Thursday, November 5, 2020 - 6:30pm
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
METUCHEN, NEW JERSEY
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2020
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, The Metuchen Mirror, and by filing a copy with the Borough Clerk as prescribed by this law.
4.Roll Call
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Mr. Benderly
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Ms. Killean
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Ms. Cook
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Mr. Lifton
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Mr. Derflinger
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Mr. Manley
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Mr. Glassberg
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Mr. Suss
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Dr. Johnson-Marcus
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5.Showcase of Success
6.Meeting Open to the Public (for any topic)
7.Presentations/Discussions
8.Reports
- President’s Report
- Superintendent’s Report
- Business Administrator/Board Secretary’s Report
- Committee Reports
9.Old Business
- New Business
11.Approval of Minutes of the Board of Education Meetings
Move to approve the minutes of the following meetings:
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October 27, 2020
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Special Business Meeting (1)
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October 27, 2020
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Special Executive Meeting (2)
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October 27, 2020
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Board Meeting
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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.
- Personnel
- Finance
- Policy
- Curriculum
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.
- Adjournment
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13. Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools
(at this time the Board will take formal action on the following items)
- PERSONNEL – SEE ATTACHED
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13. Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools
(at this time the Board will take formal action on the following items)
- FINANCE
1. Comprehensive Maintenance Plan
Move to approve the district’s Comprehensive Maintenance Plan for the 2021-2022 school year.
2. NJDOE School Security Grant
Move to approve Metuchen Public Schools application for an NJ DOE School Security Grant.
3. Professional Development
Move to approve the following professional development activities as shown on the following chart:
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End Date
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Activity Title
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Last, First Name
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Building
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Requested
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Payment Method
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FFPI #
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11/9/2020
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11/18/2020
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Mass Insight 2020 Fall Workshop for AP® Teachers (Virtual - 10 evening mtgs.)
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Kato, Yoko
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MHS
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$ 275.00
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FFPI
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TBD
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11/12/2020
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11/13/2020
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Technology, Mind, and Science Virtual Showcase
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Wagenblast, Eileen
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MHS
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$ -
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No cost
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12/3/2020
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12/3/2020
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TLC Annual Suicide Conference
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Granados, Lisa
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MHS
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$ 49.00
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FFPI
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21-035
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4. Preferred Nursing Services
Move to approve Preferred Nursing to provide nursing services at the following rates:
LPN 1:1 services- $52.00 per hour
RN 1:1 services- $57.00 per hour
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13. Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools
(at this time the Board will take formal action on the following items)
- POLICY
- Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
Move to affirm the findings of the previously reported case:
- METHS101920001
- Second Reading of Policies and Regulations
Move to approve the second readings of the following policies and regulations:
- P 1620 Administrative Employment Contracts
- P 1648 Restart and Recovery Plan
- P 1648.02 Remote Learning Options for Families
- P 1648.03 Restart and Recovery Plan – Full-Time Remote Instruction
- P 2431 Athletic Competition
- R 2431.1 Emergency Procedures for Sports and Other Athletic Activity
- P 2464 Gifted and Talented Students
- P & R 5330.05 Seizure Action Plan
- P 6440 Cooperative Purchasing
- P & R 6470.01 Electronic Funds Transfer and Claimant Certification
- P & R 7440 School District Security
- P 7450 Property Inventory
- P & R 7510 Use of School Facilities
- P 8420 Emergency and Crisis Situations
- P 8561 Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs
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13. Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools
(at this time the Board will take formal action on the following items)
- CURRICULUM
- 2020 Curriculum Summer Writing
Move to rescind and approve the following Summer 2020 Curriculum Writing (Agenda 5/26/20, Section 12 D1):
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Rescind:
Music
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Edgar Band Grades 5-8
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John Messenger, Robyn Keyes, John Flynn
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$525 each
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Approve:
Music
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Edgar Band Grades 5-8
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John Messenger, Robyn Keyes
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$650 each
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2. 2020 Revised Curriculum Guide
Move to approve the revised curriculum guide for the following subject:
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Revised Curriculum Documents
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Subject
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Description
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Music
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Edgar Orchestra Grades 5-8
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3. ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) Grant Carryover
Move to approve the district’s ESSA Grant Carryover:
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Title
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Amount
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Description
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Title I
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$9,431
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Improving Programs (Academically At-Risk students)
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Title IIA*
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$481
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Teacher and Principal Training (Professional Development)
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Title IV**
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$1,796
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Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program
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* Metuchen Public Schools receives $323 of the Title II allocation
** Metuchen Public Schools receives $1,199 of the Title IV allocation
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