Board Meeting - May 25, 2021

THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

METUCHEN, NEW JERSEY

TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2021

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

v   The Racial Justice & Equity Committee will provide an overview of the work we have accomplished this year, and work still to accomplish, in the areas of curriculum, committee meetings, and student involvement. Student representatives will also share some of their learning, accomplishments, and ideas for next steps. 

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

7.     Presentations

8.     Reports

v President’s Report

v Superintendent’s Report

v Business Administrator/Board Secretary’s Report

v Committee Reports

9.     Old Business

10.    New Business

11.    Approval of Minutes of the Board of Education Meetings

Move to approve the minutes of the following 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.

A.   PERSONNEL

Motion/Second/Comments/Roll Call

1.     Appointment – Certificated Staff

Move to approve the appointment of Christina Dybas, Special Education Teacher in the Metuchen School District, for the 2021-2022 school year, at a salary of $60,113, Step 3F, effective September 2, 2021.

2.     Medical Leave of Absence - Extension

Move to approve the extended medical leave of absence end date for Franchesca Hunt, Campbell School Teacher, through June 15, 2021 (Agenda 4/13/21, Section 13 A1).

3.     Leave Replacement – End Date Revision

Move to approve the extended leave replacement term of Krista Szark as Leave Replacement for Franchesca Hunt, Campbell School Teacher, through June 15, 2021 (Agenda 4/13/21, Section 13 A2).

4.     Salary Adjustment – Non-Tenured Teacher

Move to rescind and approve the salary for the following staff member for the 2021-2022 school year (Agenda 5/11/21, Section 13 A5):

5.     In-service and Summer Workshops

Move to approve the following teachers for preparation of turn-key workshops to be delivered at the May 28, 2021 in-service and the Summer STREAM Training, not to exceed 3 hours each, at the hourly rate of $46/hour:

6.     Appointment – Central Office

Move to approve the appointment of Rebecca Colegrove, Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent, for the 2021-2022 school year, 12-month position, effective July 26, 2021, or earlier if she is released from her current district, pending criminal history clearance, at a pro-rated salary of $47,000/year.

7.     Appointment – Substitute Teachers

Move to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2020-2021 school year, effective May 26, 2021:

8.    Medical Leave of Absence

          Move to approve the medical leave of absence for Gail Zelley, Campbell School Paraprofessional, effective May 28, 2021 through June 15, 2021.

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B.     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, 2021.

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 25, 2021 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, 2021.

4.     In-district Transportation Routes

Move to approve the following daily routes for in-district transportation routes with George Dapper Inc. for the 2021-2022 school year:

5.     Athletic Transportation Routes

Move to approve the following rates for athletic transportation routes with George Dapper Inc. for the 2021-2022 school year:

6.     Bussing Fee

        Move to approve the partial subscription bussing fee of $500.00 for the 2021-2022 school year.

7.     YMCA Before and After Care

Move to approve the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy as the before and after school provider for Moss and Campbell pursuant to NJSA 18A:18A-4.1 et seq for 2021- 2022 school plus extensions as set forth in the request for proposals.

8.     Professional Development

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

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C.     POLICY 

Motion/Second/Comments/Roll Call

1.     Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying

Move to affirm the findings of the previously reported cases:

·         EMS050421001

·         CES050521001

2.     Suspensions

The Board hereby acknowledges receipt of the suspension report summary for May 10, 2021 – May 21, 2021.

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D.     CURRICULUM

Nothing at this time

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