Board Meeting - January 5, 2021
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Submitted by ctaylor on Fri, 01/01/2021 - 6:29pm
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Friday, January 1, 2021 - 6:30pm
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
METUCHEN, NEW JERSEY
THE ANNUAL REORGANIZATION MEETING
of the Metuchen Board of Education
Metuchen High School
400 Grove Avenue
Metuchen, NJ 08840
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
7:00 pm
1. Call to Order by Pro-Tem Chair, Michael A. Harvier, Board Secretary
2. Sunshine Statement and Announcement of Purpose 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.
3.Flag Salute
4.Administration of required oaths to Board Members elected on November 4, 2020.
5. Roll Call
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Mr. Benderly
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Mr. Lifton
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Ms. Cook
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Mr. Manley
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Mr. Derflinger
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Mr. Small
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Mr. Glassberg
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Mr. Suss
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Ms. Killean
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6. Announcement of Election Results
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Candidates in Ballot Order
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Total Votes
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Dan Benderly
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4,793
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Brian Glassberg
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5,338
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Hazel-Anne Johnson-Marcus
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5,501
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7. Pro-Tem Chair will conduct election of the Board President
8. President Takes Chair
9. Board President will conduct election of the Board Vice-President
10.Meeting Open to the Public on all previous items
11.Presentations/Discussions
12.Remarks by President
13.Report of Superintendent
14.Report of Business Administrator
15.Committee Reports
- Old Business
- New Business
18.Meeting Open to the Public
(for comments on the recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools)
- Approval of Minutes of the Board of Education Meetings:
Move to approve the minutes of the following meetings:
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December 15, 2020
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Special Business Meeting (1)
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December 15, 2020
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Special Executive Meeting (2)
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December 15, 2020
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Board Meeting
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20.Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools
(at this time the Board will take formal action on the following items – see attachments)
- Personnel
- Finance
- Policy
- Curriculum
21.Reorganization
- Set Regular Meetings of the Board of Education
Move to approve the Board of Education Meeting Schedule for 2021.
- NJSBA Code of Ethics
Move to approve the adoption of the NJSBA Code of Ethics for the 2021.
22.Meeting Open to Public (for anything you wish to discuss)
- Announcements
- 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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20. 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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20. Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools
(at this time the Board will take formal action on the following items)
- FINANCE
- Duties of Business Administrator/Secretary
Move to approve the following duties/position of Michael A. Harvier, Business Administrator/Board Secretary through December 31, 2021:
a) PACO – Purchasing Agent Compliance Office for Administrative Action
- 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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2/4/2020
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2/4/2020
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Making the best use of Desmos to Strengthen Math Instruction
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Albanese, Edward
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EMS
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$ 279.00
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FFPI
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21-043
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12/16/2020
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12/16/2020
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Re-Imagining Instruction: Turning Best Practices into Today's Practice
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Banner, Margaret
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EMS
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$ -
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No cost
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12/16/2020
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12/16/2020
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Re-Imagining Instruction: Turning Best Practices into Today's Practice
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Banner, Margaret
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MHS
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$ -
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No cost
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12/16/2020
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1/15/2021
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Teaching and Learning in Equity Responsive Schools Workshop
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Krombholz, Stefeny
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MHS
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$ -
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No cost
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1/12/2021
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1/12/2021
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Legal ONE Webinar: The Strengthening Gifted Education Act
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Jaye, Ashley
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C/O
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$ 40.00
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Other
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1/12/2021
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6/8/2021
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Positive Psychology
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Stanski, Bonnie
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MHS
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$ 135.00
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FFPI
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21-040
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1/12/2021
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1/12/2021
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Positive Psychology
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Stevens, Jonathan
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MHS
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$ 135.00
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FFPI
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21-039
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1/13/2021
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1/13/2021
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United Soccer Coaches Convention
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Albanese, Edward
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EMS
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$ 175.00
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FFPI
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21-041
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1/15/2021
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1/15/2021
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Re-Imagining Assessment: Meaningful and Vigorous Performance Tasks that Go Beyond the Test
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Banner, Margaret
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EMS
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$ -
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No cost
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1/15/2021
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1/15/2021
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Re-Imagining Assessment: Meaningful and Vigorous Performance Tasks that Go Beyond the Test
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Banner, Margaret
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MHS
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$ -
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No cost
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2/8/2021
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2/8/2021
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Exploring New Jersey Student Learning Standards: Climate Change Standards
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Jaye, Ashley
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C/O
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$ 60.00
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Other
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- Rate Adjustment – Healthcare/Nursing Services
Move the adjust the rates of the following Healthcare/Nursing Services, previously approved in June, for the 2020 – 2021 school year:
Bayada Pediatric at the rate of:
RN (1:1) - $54.50 hour
LPN (1:1) - $44.50/hour
Substitute Nurse - $52/hour
- Appointment – Bayada
Move to approve Bayada to provide daily 1:1 nursing, as per an IEP, at a rate of up to $54.50 per hour, not to exceed $68,670 per year.
- Resolution School Breakfast Program
Resolved that the Board of Education approve the Emergency SSO contract to include the School Breakfast Program for the 2020-2021 school year for schools participating in the Seamless Summer option, pursuant to the USDA’s COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response #59.
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20. Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools
(at this time the Board will take formal action on the following items)
- POLICY
- Second Reading of Policy
Move to approve the second reading of the following policy:
* 1648 – Restart and Recovery Plan
- Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
Move to affirm the findings of the previously reported case:
- METHS120720001
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20 Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools
(at this time the Board will take formal action on the following items)
- CURRICULUM
Nothing at this time
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