Board Meeting - November 24, 2020
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Friday, November 20, 2020 - 8:45pm
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
METUCHEN, NEW JERSEY
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 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
- HIB Grade Report
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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November 10, 2020
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Special Business Meeting (1)
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November 10, 2020
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Special Executive Meeting (2)
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November 10, 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
- 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 September 30, 2020.
- Payment of Bills
- Board Secretary’s Certification
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2A.10(d), the Board Secretary has certified that as of November 24, 2020 no budgetary line item accounts have obligations and payments which exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of Education.
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Michael A. Harvier, Board Secretary Date
- 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. Resolution
The Board hereby approves the Memorandum of Agreement between the Metuchen Board of Education and the Metuchen Education Association, for the collective bargaining agreement covering July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023, and authorizes the Board attorney to draft the final version of the contract for execution by the Board of Education and the Association.
4. Resolution
The Board hereby approves the Memorandum of Agreement between the Metuchen Board of Education and the Metuchen Principals and Supervisors Association, for the collective bargaining agreement covering July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023, and authorizes the Board attorney to draft the final version of the contract for execution by the Board of Education and the Association.
5. Resolution
The Board hereby approves the Memorandum of Agreement between the Metuchen Board of Education and the Metuchen Association of Educational Secretaries, for the collective bargaining agreement covering July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023, and authorizes the Board attorney to draft the final version of the contract for execution by the Board of Education and the Association.
6. Resolution
The Board hereby approves the Memorandum of Agreement between the Metuchen Board of Education and the Metuchen Paraprofessional Association, for the collective bargaining agreement covering July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023, and authorizes the Board attorney to draft the final version of the contract for execution by the Board of Education and the Association.
7. Resolution
The Board hereby approves the Memorandum of Agreement between the Metuchen Board of Education and the Metuchen Custodial and Maintenance Association, for the collective bargaining agreement covering July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023, and authorizes the Board attorney to draft the final version of the contract for execution by the Board of Education and the Association.
8. 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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7/22/2020
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7/22/2020
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How 3D Tech Ignites Remote and Classroom Learning
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Spring, Christina
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CES
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$ -
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No cost
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7/27/2020
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7/27/2020
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Back-to-School Classroom Management Solutions
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Spring, Christina
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CES
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$ -
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No cost
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7/30/2020
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7/30/2020
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Learning A_Z Connect: Equity and Access in Education Conference
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Spring, Christina
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CES
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$ -
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No cost
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8/6/2020
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8/6/2020
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Reopening Schools--What Does Hybrid Mean?
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Spring, Christina
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CES
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$ -
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No cost
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8/13/2020
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8/13/2020
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Meeting the Needs of Our Youngest Learners
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Spring, Christina
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CES
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$ -
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No cost
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8/19/2020
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8/19/2020
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Ready Classroom Mathematics: What's New for 2020
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Spring, Christina
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CES
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$ -
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No cost
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8/20/2020
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8/20/2020
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Learning A-Z instead of Remote Learning... LEARN Remotely!!
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Spring, Christina
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CES
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$ -
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No cost
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8/20/2020
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8/20/2020
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Assessment Approaches for Today's Learning Environment
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Spring, Christina
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CES
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$ -
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No cost
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8/25/2020
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8/25/2020
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Kicking off the School Year with Raz Plus
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Spring, Christina
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CES
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$ -
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No cost
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8/25/2020
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8/25/2020
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Move This World
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Spring, Christina
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CES
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$ -
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No cost
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9/3/2020
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9/3/2020
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Connecting with Families When Its More Important Than Ever
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Spring, Christina
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CES
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$ -
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No cost
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9/23/2020
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9/23/2020
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Numeracy Development with Numeracy Talks
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Spring, Christina
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CES
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$ -
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No cost
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9/27/2020
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9/27/2020
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Project-Based Learning! Yes, they can!
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Spring, Christina
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CES
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$ -
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No cost
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10/14/2020
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10/14/2020
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Guided Reading with Raz-Plus
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Spring, Christina
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CES
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$ -
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No cost
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10/24/2020
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10/24/2020
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Be still: Using mindfulness practices with students to improve concentration, calm anxiety and reduce impulsivity.
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Spring, Christina
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CES
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$ -
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No cost
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12/1/2020
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12/1/2020
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DCF-Child Fatality and Near Fatality Review Board: Suicide Subcommittee
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Paredes, Susan
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MHS
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$ -
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No cost
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12/2/2020
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12/3/2020
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Global C.R.E.D. 2020
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Vosinas, Nickolas
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MHS
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$ -
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No cost
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9. Evaluations
Move to approve Alexander Road Associates to provide evaluations at a rate of $650 per evaluation and $400 per hour for report writing.
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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
- Suspensions
The Board hereby acknowledges receipt of the suspension report summary for
November 9-20, 2020.
- HIB Grade System Report
Move to approve the submission of the HIB Self-Assessment Grade Report for the 2019-2020 school year to the NJDOE.
3. Resolution
Recognizing the unique circumstances facing the district during the 2020-2021 school year, the Board hereby temporarily suspends the clause in Policy 3431: Uncompensated Leaves, prohibiting unpaid leaves for non-tenured teaching staff members. Such leaves may be granted to non-tenured staff members in the Board's discretion for any period ending June 30, 2021 on a case by case basis. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the period of a leave of absence without pay shall not accrue toward acquisition of tenure.
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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
- Curriculum Guides
Move to approve the revised curriculum guides for the following subjects:
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Revised Curriculum Documents
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Subject
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Description
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Art
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Kindergarten
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Art
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Grades 1-4
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Music
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Band, Grades 5-6
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Music
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Orchestra, High School
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