Board Meeting - June 8, 2021

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Friday, June 4, 2021 - 12:30pm

THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

METUCHEN, NEW JERSEY

TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 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

Mr. Benderly		Ms. Killean
Ms. Cook		Mr. Lifton
Mr. Derflinger		Mr. Manley
Mr. Glassberg		Mr. Suss
Dr. Johnson-Marcus

5. Showcase of Success

v Student Advisory Board

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

7. Presentations

v Safe Return Plan Template – Dr. Caputo

v Open to Public for Comments on Safe Return Plan

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:

May 25, 2021	Special Business Meeting (1)
May 25, 2021	Special Executive Meeting (2)
May 25, 2021	Board Meeting

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. Reappointment - Tenured Teachers

Move to approve the reappointment of the following as tenured teachers for the 2021-2022 school year, as shown on attachment.

2. Reappointment - Tenured Principals/Assistant Principals

Move to approve the reappointment of the following tenured Principals/Assistant Principals for the 2021-2022 school year effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 at the annual salary as follows:

Name	Position	Salary
Brian Stike	MHS Assistant Principal	$126,489
Edward Porowski	CES Principal	$147,482
Brooke Kirschner	CES Assistant Principal	$129,868

3. Reappointment – Tenured Principal

Move to approve the reappointment of Bruce Peragallo, MHS Principal, for the 2021-2022 school year, effective July 1, 2021 through July 31, 2021 at the annual pro-rated salary of $161,679.

4. Reappointment - Supervisory Staff

Move to approve the reappointment of the following tenured supervisors for the 2021-2022 school year effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 at the annual salary as follows:

Name	Position	Salary
John Cathcart	Supervisor	$155,023
Kathleen Henn	Supervisor	$126,289

7. Appointment – Certificated Staff

Move to approve the appointment of Brian Jeney, Special Education Teacher at Campbell School, for the 2021-2022 school year, at a salary of $52,788, Step 2A, effective September 2, 2021.

8. Appointment – Certificated Staff

Move to approve the appointment of Emily Sporer, Kindergarten Teacher at Moss School, for the 2021-2022 school year, at a salary of $52,250, Step 1B, effective September 2, 2021.

9. Appointment – Certificated Staff

Move to approve the appointment of Ann Leghorn-McCracken, Reading Specialist in the Metuchen School District, for the 2021-2022 school year, at a salary of $71,400, Step 3I, effective September 2, 2021.

10. Appointment – Certificated Staff

Move to approve the appointment of Samantha Pauls, Special Education Teacher at Campbell School, for the 2021-2022 school year, at a salary of $63,210, Step 3G, effective September 2, 2021.

11. Mentor Teachers

Move to approve the following formal mentor teachers for the 2020-2021 school year:

New Teacher/Leave Replacement	School	Mentor	Payment Traditional Route $550/year Alternate Route $1,000/year
Katelyn Afonso	Campbell	Michelle Bethe	Partial Year, Traditional $367
Cristina Acosta	Edgar	Kristin Bruno	Partial Year, Traditional $220
Erika Bott	Edgar	Ken Smith	Partial Year, Traditional $220
Ellena Farzaie	Edgar	Allyson Rescorl	Traditional $550
Sarah Faulkner	Campbell	Melissa Savarese	Partial Year, Alternate $400
Patrick Finn	MHS	Adam Levy	Partial Year, Traditional $220
David Franczak	Campbell	Sarah Anderson	Traditional $550
Robert Gwiazda	MHS	Chris Giddes	Traditional $550
Marlene Morales	MHS	Lindsay Nalepa	Traditional $550
Darcy Moran	Campbell	Megan Shapiro	Traditional $550
Angela Resti	Campbell	Jeremy Barnes	Traditional $550
Emily Sporer	Campbell	Lisa Levin	.5 Alternate $500
Emily Sporer	Campbell	Melissa Savarise	.5 Alternate $500
Elizabeth Wallace	Edgar	Todd Gural	Partial Year, Traditional $220
Kelsee Young	Moss	Katie McKenna	Traditional $550

12. Mentor Teachers Revision

Move to rescind and approve the following mentor teachers to work with the following mentee teachers for the 2020-2021 school year (Agenda 4/13/21, Section 13 A5 and Agenda 10/27/20, Section 13 A4):

New Teacher/Leave Replacement	Mentor/Type	Route
Rescind: Robin Gill	Lauren Scala, Formal	Traditional Route; Partial Year - % TBD
Approve: Robin Gill	Lauren Scala, Informal	Informal Mentor; $46 hour, not to exceed 6 hours
Rescind: Chris Russomanno	Yoko Kato, Formal	Alternate Route; Partial Year - % TBD
Approve: Chris Russomanno	Yoko Kato, Informal	Informal Mentor; $46 hour, not to exceed 6 hours

13. Resignation – Certificated Staff

Move to accept the resignation of Olivia Avena, Edgar School science teacher, effective June 30, 2021.

14. Resignation – Certificated Staff

Move to accept the resignation of Jessica Walker, Campbell School first grade teacher, effective June 30, 2021.

15. Appointment – Administrator

Move to approve the appointment of Ed Porowski as Metuchen High School Principal, for the 2021-2022 school year, at a pro-rated salary of $157,500/year, effective August 1, 2021.

16. Extended School Year Special Services Staff –Certificated Staff

Move to approve the following as staff for the 202 Extended School Year Program:

Name	Program	Per Diem	# of Days	Total
Katie McKenna	Preschool & K	$ 309.46	23	$ 7,117.58
Kelsee Young	Preschool	$ 282.43	23	$ 6,495.89
Michele Herold	Preschool	$ 298.65	23	$ 6,868.95
Sarah Masters	Resource K	$ 282.43	23	$ 6,495.89
Ellissa Cadel	Resource 1 & 2	$ 367.57	23	$ 8,454.11
Julie Anderson	Resource Gr 2	$ 540.58	23	$ 12,433.34
Lindsey Omark	Resource Gr 3	$ 324.93	23	$ 7,473.39
Lauren Thompson	Resource Gr 4	$ 293.24	23	$ 6,744.52
Brian Jeney	Special Class MD 1-2	$ 285.34	23	$ 6,562.82
Francine Galassa	Special Class MD 3-4	$ 313.58	23	$ 7,212.34
Sarah Karger	Resource English & Math 9-12	$ 496.82	12	$ 5,961.84
Beth McLaughlin	Resource Math 6-8	$ 341.68	18	$ 6,150.24
Cindy Bagnoli	Resource Math 5 and Math 9-12	$ 434.19	12	$ 5,210.28
TBD	Resource Math 5 and Math 9-12		6	$ -
Lindsay Fishman	Resource Reading 5-8	$ 341.68	18	$ 6,150.24
Rebecca Dwyer	Resource Reading 5-8	$ 325.41	18	$ 5,857.38
Andrea Agnone	Resource Reading 5-8	$ 282.43	18	$ 5,083.74
Kathy Thomas (Rice)	Special Class MD 5-8	$ 510.81	23	$ 11,748.63
Christina Dybas	Special Class MD 9-12	$ 324.94	23	$ 7,473.62
Stephanie Coleman	Special Class MD 18-21	$ 296.55	23	$ 6,820.65
Steve Cichetti	Resource 9-12 & ESS support	$ 509.23	12	$ 6,110.76
				$ 142,426.21


Name	Program	Per Diem	# of Days	Total
Nga Pham	Summer Programs Nursing	$ 298.65	23	$ 6,868.95
Amanda Quaglieri Maricante	Summer Programs Nursing	$ 287.84	23	$ 6,620.32
Janice Billick	Summer Programs Nursing	$ 510.07	23	$ 11,731.61


Name	Program	Hourly Rate	# of Hrs	Total
Lindsey Omark	Specialized Reading	$ 47.00	12	$ 564.00


Name	Program	Per Diem	# of Days	Total
Kelsey Reilly	ESY speech therapy and evals	$ 278.38	23	$ 6,402.74
Isabelle Filiciello	ESY speech therapy and evals	$ 313.58	23	$ 7,212.34
Eric Stein	ESY speech therapy and evals	$ 459.73	23	$ 10,573.79
Casey Sullivan	ESY speech therapy and evals	$ 296.55	23	$ 6,820.65
				$ 31,009.52

Name	Program	Per Hour	# of Hrs	Total
Isabelle Filiciello	Individualized ESY programs	$ 52.26	12	$ 627.12

Contracted Related Services
Name	Program	Per Hour	# of Hrs	Total
Invo Healthcare	ESY Occupational therapy and eval	$ 79.56	250	$ 19,890.00
Lori-Ann DiSerio	ESY Physical Therapy	$ 88.00	48	$ 4,224.00
Vanessa Beibide-Zanetich	ESY BCBA	$ 90.00	78	$ 7,020.00
Mandy Leonard	ESY BCBA	$ 90.00	48	$ 4,320.00
				$ 35,454.00

17. Summer Institute Mental Health Programs

Move to approve the following staff for 2021 summer institute to be paid at the hourly rate listed below from the Mental Health Initiative Funds:

Name	Program	Hourly Rate	# of Hrs	Total
Rebecca Dwyer	Summer Institute- Learning Strategies 5-8	$ 47.00	24	$ 1,128.00
Andrea Agnone	Summer Institute- Learning Strategies 5-8	$ 47.00	24	$ 1,128.00
Steve Cichetti	Summer Institute- Learning Strategies 9-12	$ 47.00	24	$ 1,128.00
				$ 3,384.00


Name	Program	Hourly Rate	# of Hrs	Total
Samantha Rubin	Summer Institute-Transitions	$ 47.00	32	$ 1,504.00
Erica Hsu	Summer Institute-Transitions	$ 47.00	32	$ 1,504.00
				$ 3,008.00

18. Counselors for S.T.R.E.A.M.

Move to approve the following counselors for the 2021 Summer S.T.R.E.A.M. program effective July 8^,2021 for the prep work and July 12, 2021 through August 5,2021 (four days/week) for a total of 17 days to be paid at their per diem rate from ESSER II funds (Mental Health):

Name	Program	Per Diem	# of Days	Total
Samantha Rubin	Summer S.T.R.E.A.M Coping Skills	$ 313.58	17	$ 5,331
Erica Hsu	Summer S.T.R.E.A.M Coping Skills	$ 408.65	17	$ 6,947
				$ 12,278

19. Extended School Year Special Services Staff – Paraprofessionals

Move to approve the following paraprofessionals for the 2021 Extended School Year Program:

Name	Program	Per hour	# of Hours	Total
Laurie Toth	Resource 1	$ 19.76	103.5	$ 2,045.16
Hope Serratelli	Resource 2	$ 23.91	103.5	$ 2,474.69
Margie Clark	Resource 3	$ 19.16	103.5	$ 1,983.06
Kathi Pearsall	Resource 4	$ 20.36	103.5	$ 2,107.26
Elizabeth Linthurst	Multiply Disabled 1-4	$ 20.36	103.5	$ 2,107.26
Christina Ettore	Multiply Disabled 1-4	$ 19.16	103.5	$ 1,983.06
Leila Baiod	Multiply Disabled 1-4	$ 19.16	103.5	$ 1,983.06
Sonia Aswani	Multiply Disabled 1-4	$ 19.46	103.5	$ 2,014.11
Rene Flynn	Multiply Disabled 5-8	$ 20.36	103.5	$ 2,107.26
Jennifer Lesniak	Multiply Disabled 5-8	$ 20.36	103.5	$ 2,107.26
William Colavito	Multiply Disabled 5-8	$ 20.36	103.5	$ 2,107.26
Michael Molfetto	Multiply Disabled 9-12	$ 19.46	103.5	$ 2,014.11
Michelle Schutz	Multiply Disabled 9-12	$ 19.16	103.5	$ 1,983.06
Jess Kovacs	Preschool Disabled- MIPP	$ 20.36	103.5	$ 2,107.26
Pamela Malone	Preschool Disabled- MIPP	$ 19.76	103.5	$ 2,045.16
Lisa Amend	Preschool Disabled- MIPP	$ 20.36	103.5	$ 2,107.26
Gayatri Karthik	Preschool Disabled- MIPP	$ 19.46	103.5	$ 2,014.11
Tina Huber	Preschool Disabled- MIPP	$ 19.46	103.5	$ 2,014.11
Angela Spadavecchia	Preschool Disabled- MIPP	$ 19.16	103.5	$ 1,983.06
Mary Jo Paulmenn	Resource 5-8	$ 21.01	103.5	$ 2,174.54
Briana DeMaio	Resource 5-8	$ 19.16	103.5	$ 1,983.06
				$ 43,445.16

20. Extended School Year Special Services Staff – Child Study Team

Move to approve the following Child Study Team staff for the 2021 Extended School Year Program:

Name	Position	Per Diem Rate*	# of Days	Total*
Alissa Trapanese	Psychologist	$ 496.82	15	$ 7,452.30
Christina Theiss	Psychologist	$ 522.97	15	$ 7,844.55
Daniel Rosa	Psychologist	$ 303.61	15	$ 4,554.15
Kelly Wales	Psychologist	$ 315.24	15	$ 4,728.60
Karen Calantoni	Learning Consultant	$ 341.68	15	$ 5,125.20
Marissa Geist	Social Worker	$ 278.38	10	$ 2,783.80
Deneane Bonassisa	Learning Consultant	$ 522.97	15	$ 7,844.55
Karla Riera	Learning Consultant	$ 535.14	15	$ 8,027.10
Lisa Granados	Social Worker	$ 496.82	15	$ 7,452.30
Susan Whitlock	Social Worker	$ 459.73	15	$ 6,895.95
				$ 62,708.50

21. Additional Teacher for Summer S.T.R.E.A.M.

Move to approve the following additional teacher, Jennifer Miller, for the 2021 Summer S.T.R.E.A.M. program, effective July 8, 2021 for prep work and July 12 through August 5,2021 (for days/week) for a total of 17 days not to exceed 110 hours/teacher at the contractual rate of $47/hour from ESSER II funds. (Agenda 5/11/2021 Section 13, A8).

22. Summer Work – Edgar Middle School Guidance Department

Move to approve the following counselor for summer work at Edgar School:

Name	Time Period	Rate
Lisa Chango	3 days in August	$ 554.23/day

23. Summer Work – Campbell School Nurse

Move to approve the following school nurse for summer work at Campbell School:

School Nurse	# Days	Rate
Amanda Quaglieri Marciante	3	$ 287.84/day

24. Summer Work – Metuchen High School Guidance Department

Move to approve the following school counselors for summer work at Metuchen High School:

Counselor	# Days	Per Diem Rate
Leigh Hanbridge	3 days in August	$ 496.82/day
Arden Dean	2 days in June	$ 275.68/day
Elizabeth DeMott	5	$ 434.19/day
Traci Grauer	5	$ 526.14/day

25. Summer Work – Metuchen High School Peer Leadership

Move to approve the following peer leadership trainer for summer work at Metuchen High School:

Name	# Days	Per Diem Rate
Laura Connolly	2	$ 434.19/day

26. Summer Work – Metuchen High School/Edgar School Media Specialist

Move to approve the following staff for summer work at Metuchen High School and Edgar School:

Name	# Days	Per Diem Rate
Kelsey Comerford	5	$ 292.30/day

27. MHS Weight Room Supervisors

Move to approve the following as weight room supervisors for the 2021-2022 school year, effective July 1, 2021, at the rate of $25/hour, as needed:

Nick Zaneto	Julie Youngman	Bob Ulmer
Joe Keagle	Guy Jensen*	Mike Knoth*
Scott Rockhill	Jordan Leitner	Beth Abbott

*not a member of district staff

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B. FINANCE

Motion/Second/Comments/Roll Call

1. The Arc of NJ Project Hire

Move to approve The Arc of NJ Project Hire to provide onsite vocational training and transitional services at a rate of $65/hr.

2. CJ Pride Agreement

Move to approve a Shared Services Agreement with CJ Pride (Central Jersey Program for Recruitment of Diverse Educators) and Metuchen Board of Education for the 2021-2022 school year, for a fee of $100.

3. Nonpublic Security Aid

Move to approve the following nonpublic security aid for the 2020-2021 school year. These expenditures are required for the district to fulfill certain legal obligations under state legislation to administer federal or state funds provided to nonpublic schools within our jurisdiction:

School	Vendor	Description	Total
St. Joseph High School	Ascend Construction Management	Equipment delivery, pickup, mobilization	$ 1,515.93
		30 CY Dumpster	$ 1,267.03
		Each ton over indicated amount	$ 294.99
		Spread excess material by hand	$ 677.09
		1-5/8" vinyl coated rail, 0.085" thickness	$ 5,067.58
		For SS40	$ 317.16
		6' Full Height vinyl coated fabric chain link #9 gauge fused 2" mesh	$ 14,060.94
		Installation, Demolition
		Spread topsoil by hand	$ 851.47
		Common Bluegrass, push spreader	$ 211.52
		Laborer for tasks not included in task catalogue	$ 2,213.97
		5 ton, single pad foot drum vibratory roller	$ 1,076.32
		Equipment delivery, pickup, mobilization	$ 1,515.93
		30 Cy Dumpster for construction debris	$ 1,900.55
		Concrete footing for fence	$ 1,850.52
		Hand mix and place concrete	$ 3,794.98
		Excavation for trenching by hand	$ 1,435.02
		Load excess material by hand for removal	$ 511.18
		Excavations for building foundations	$ 836.56
		Load excess material for removal for excavation	$ 204.47
		Spread excess material on site by hand	$ 225.70
		8" diameter concrete fill for post hole	$ 2,100.17
		4' vinyl covery chain link fence 9 gauge coiled spring mesh, top and bottom rails	$ 12,161.27
		Installation, Demolition
		24' wide x 4' high double gates galvanized steel	$ 1,809.51
		Installation, Demolition
		For powder coated gate and post	$ 370.82

4. Interlocal Services Agreement

Move to approve the interlocal services agreement between the Metuchen Public Library and the Metuchen Board of Education to share the cost of certain library databases.

5. Professional Development

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

Start Date	End Date	Activity Title	Last Name First Name	Building Name	Requested Expense Total	Payment Method	FPPI Number
5/20/2021	5/20/2021	How to Up the Joy and Ease the Struggle with Teaching Strategies that Work	Petrakakos, Vivian	Edgar	135	FFPI	21-099
6/11/2021	6/15/2021	AP Scoring for the College Board	Wagenblast, Eileen	MHS	0	No cost
6/14/2021	6/15/2021	AP Reading	Stevens, Jonathan	MHS	0	No cost
6/15/2021	6/15/2021	LSVT LOUD Renewal	Sullivan, Casey	MHS	50	FFPI	21-
6/23/2021	6/25/2021	2021 Annual Conference: Empowered and Connected	Dougherty, Natalie	Central Office	0	No cost
7/13/2021	7/13/2021	NJCSS Summer Academy for Supervisors	North, Jennifer	Central Office	90	Other
8/16/2021	8/19/2021	AP English Literature and Composition Online at Everett Public Schools	Tencza, Katherine	MHS	550	Other
11/19/2021	11/21/2021	ACTFL 2021 VIRTUAL	Egan, Estephania	MHS	265	FFPI	22-002
11/19/2021	11/21/2021	ACTFL 2021 Virtual	Vosinas, Nickolas	MHS	165	FFPI	22-001

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C. POLICY

Motion/Second/Comments/Roll Call

1. Suspensions

The Board hereby acknowledges receipt of the suspension report summary for May 25, 2021 - June 4, 2021.

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D. CURRICULUM

Motion/Second/Comments/Roll Call

1. Appointment – 2021-2022 ESSER II Fund (CRRSA Act) Tutoring Teachers

Move to approve the following 2021 ESSER II Fund (CRRSA Act) Summer Virtual Tutoring teachers at the rate of $47/hour, plus an additional .5 preparation time for each hour of student contact time:

Tara Pata	Danielle Rubinowitsch	Linda Garfinkel	Candace Evans	Tom Yakowenko
Kelli Holleran	Scott Delaney	Julie Anderson	Christina Spring	Emily Sporer
Jen Muller	Julie Hertzog	Andrea Agnon	Kristin Bruno	Rebecca Dwyer
Jen Miller	Lori Meyer	Christina Bropson	Mike Warnock	Sheri Lifson
Janis Lewandowski	Vivian Petrakakos	Mike Butler	Paul Murzinsky	Danielle Kennedy
Ellen Park

2. 2021 Curriculum Summer Writing

Move to approve the following curriculum writing documents, writers and amounts for Summer 2021:

PE/Health Grade 12	Michelle Huff, Bob Ulmer, Beth Abott, Mark Mooney, Nick Zaneto	$ 375 each
PE/Health Grade 11	Michelle Huff, Bob Ulmer, Beth Abott, Mark Mooney, Nick Zaneto	$ 375 each
PE/Health Grade 10	Michelle Huff, Bob Ulmer, Beth Abott, Mark Mooney, Nick Zaneto	$ 375 each
PE/Health Grade 9	Michelle Huff, Bob Ulmer, Beth Abott, Mark Mooney, Nick Zaneto	$ 375 each
Health Grade 6	Michelle Huff, Mark Mooney, Nga Pham	$ 200 each

Course	Written By	Amount
French Grade 7	Anna Girin	$ 500
French Grade 8	Anna Girin	$ 1,000
French 2	Anna Girin	$ 1,000
French 3	Anna Girin	$ 1,000
Spanish CC 1	Danielle Cermak	$ 1,000
Spanish CC 2	Estefhania Egan	$ 1,000
Spanish Grades K-4	Raquel Williams	$ 1,000
Spanish Grade 5	Raquel Williams	$ 350
Spanish Grade 6	Audra Smith	$ 500
Spanish Grade 7	Audra Smith	$ 500
Spanish Grade 8	Audra Smith	$ 1,000
Spanish 1	Danielle Cermak, Estefhania Egan	$ 650 each writer
Spanish 2	Danielle Cermak, Estefhania Egan	$ 650 each writer
Spanish 3	Karin Flores, Nick Vosinas	$ 650 each writer
Music In American History	John Messenger	$ 500
Music In Modern America	John Messenger	$ 500

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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

Public Attachments: