BURLINGTON COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICES

May 24, 2012

BURLINGTON COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICES SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING May 24, 2012

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Special

Services School District was held on Thursday evening,

May 24, 2012 at the Lumberton campus on Ark Road, Lumberton, New Jersey.

The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by the President,

Paula D. Lee, followed by the Flag Salute. Theresa Margiotta,

Board Secretary, stated that this meeting was in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act and that this was a public meeting.

Theresa L. Margiotta, Board Secretary, called the roll: Roll Call

Paula D. Lee, President Term Ex. 06/30/14 Present

Robert C. Silcox, V.P. Term Ex. 06/30/13 Absent

Christopher L. Baxter Term Ex. 06/30/14 Absent

Kathleen Burgess Term Ex. 06/30/12 Present

John J. Ferry Term Ex. 06/30/12 Present

Leon E. Jones, Jr. Term Ex. 06/30/14 Present Peggy Nicolosi Ex. Officio Present

Public Comment/Attendance Public Comment/

Additional attendees were Cindy Crowder, Helen Scherer, Natalie Maguire, Attendance Melissa Shin, Trudy Compra and Dr. Pamela Woodington. A building and

program overview of the Lumberton campus was presented by Melissa Shinn.

Helen Scherer, teacher from the High School campus discussed the Beef &

Root Beer event on the campus, as well as another successful prom.

Cindy Crowder stated the Kove was an excellent venue for the prom and

discussedthe Lip Sync contest.

Communications and Correspondence Communications &

Dr. Donald P. Lucas, Superintendent shared a letters received from Correspondence

Cindy Crowder, Pauline Denney and the Boy Scouts.

Dr. Donald P. Lucas, Superintendent, presented the Board with the Violence and Vandalism

Sept. 1 – Dec. 31, 2011 Violence and Vandalism Report, which Sept. 1 – Dec. 31, 2011

included the following sections:

a. Sept. 1 – Dec. 31, 2011 Count of Incidents by Reporting Category from EVVRS

b. Incident Listing by Campus from EVVRS

c. Commentary on Sept. 1 – Dec. 31, 2011 EVVRS data

d. Procedures for EVVRS 2011-2012

e. State EVVRS Forms for 2011-2012 f. EVVRS Incident Definitions 2011 – 2012

g. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) Summary

h. Sept. 1 – Dec. 31, 2011 HIB Trainings and Programs Data Collection

Natalie Maguire, Supervisor of Special Programs, reviewed EVVRS data for the Board. Ms. Maguire then read into the record the Commentary on Sept. 1 – Dec. 31, 2011EVVRS data verbatim as follows:

Public Law 2010, Chapter 122 now requires that districts report twice a year on incidents of violence and

vandalism, including harassment, intimidation and bullying (HIB). The first reporting period covers

September 1 to December 31, 2011 and will be reported on at this Board meeting. The second reporting period covers January 1 to June 30, 2012 and will be reported on during the October 2012 Board meeting.

The Burlington County Special Services School District has gathered and reported data for the Electronic

Violence and Vandalism Reporting System (EVVRS) for the past 13 years. This year the system has been

collecting more comprehensive data concerning HIB which will be addressed in this report.

May 24, 2012

The staff received training using the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program which was implemented this

September. The goals of the program are to reduce existing bullying problems among students, prevent the

development of new bullying problems and to achieve better peer relations at school. Most of the campuses are using the program for 30 minutes a session at least 1 time a week. In addition, some campuses are

providing other activities such as the “No Bullying Magic Show”. Attachment H is a copy of the HIB

Trainings and Programs Data Collection for each campus.

Attachment G is the District HIB Report which combines all the investigated HIB incidents for Reporting Period 1. There were a total of 18 investigated incidents of which half were confirmed. Of the 9 confirmed

there were 3 based on the Protected Category of sexual orientation, 3 mental disabilities and 1 each of

mental disability, race and gender. The majority of the unfounded incidents occurred on the Elementary

Campus.

Analysis of the EVVRS generated reports were conducted on all incidents for Reporting Period 1 and will be

discussed by category. Specifically, there were 14 violent incidents reported as follows: 4 simple assaults, 2

threats and 9 harassment/intimidation/bullying. The number of HIB reports has greatly increased most

likely due to the heightened awareness our staff now have concerning this type of incident and the

importance of reporting them. Elementary campus had 1 founded incident of HIB while Jr/Sr High and Lumberton had 4 each. Jr/Sr report 1 case of an assault and 1 threat. Lumberton had 3 assaults and 1

threat. We currently have experienced 2 cases of vandalism with minimal cost to the district. The district

will continue to provide counseling programs focusing on anger management, conflict resolution and

harassment reduction and bullying to address these problems.

The number of incidents involving substance abuse is currently at 8 confirmed usage of marijuana and 1

possession with all but one occurring at the Lumberton campus. We only had 1 weapons offense for

possession of a knife. We have worked with the WORKNET for the past six years to provide cost efficient

and timely testing of students who are suspected of being under the influence of a substance as well as

having a physician examine the student. This program has been highly successful in providing accurate

information as well as immediate medical care for the student.

Since its inception, the federally mandated Unsafe School Choice Option effort has maintained data and

identified schools which are considered as persistently dangerous. As local school districts are pressed to

implement this federal policy, we have continued to receive pupils who have been perpetrators in their local

schools being referred to our Lumberton and Junior/Senior programs. Thus, we must continue our efforts in the areas of prevention of violence and substance abuse. The Burlington County Special Services School

District is proud of its staff for their continuing efforts and will always strive to educate those students who

need our programs and services in a safe environment.

Approval was sought for the minutes of April 26, 2012 Regular Meeting. April 26, 2012

Ms. Burgess made a motion; seconded by Ms. Nicolosi.

Motion carried unanimously.

The Board approved the payment of bills for May in the 10 Fund Fund 10

(Current Expense) in the amount $1,244,861.93 subject to proper

certification.

Ms. Nicolosi made a motion; seconded by Mr. Jones.



(Cafeteria) in the amount of $79,980.04 subject to proper certification.




(Human Services) in the amount of $6,735.02 subject to proper

certification.



May 24, 2012


(Capital Projects) in the amount of $75,625.61 subject to proper

certification.




(Burlington Co. Educational Unit) in the amount of $1,480,052.87

subject to proper certification.

Ms. Nicolosi made a motion; seconded by Mr. Jones. Motion carried unanimously.

The Board reviewed the April monthly report of the Reports of the

Secretary and Custodian of School Money and approved the certification Secretary and

of major account and fund status and approved the reports as being Custodian of in agreement. School Money



Roll Call Vote: P. Lee - Aye K. Burgess - Aye J. Ferry - Aye L. Jones - Aye P. Nicolosi - Aye

The Superintendent recommended that a resolution be adopted approving Resignations, Retirements,

the resignations, retirements, terminations or suspensions of the following Terminations, Suspensions

personnel for the 2011 - 2012 school year: 2011 – 2012

Full-Time

Name/Position: Reason: Effective:

Batt, Andrew Resignation 06/21/12

Teacher Assistant

ESU

Butler, Katherine Resignation 05/08/12

Speech Language Specialist

ESU

Davis, Russell Resignation 06/30/12

Bus Driver ESU

Fennimore, Stacy Resignation 06/14/12

Teacher

PASC

Hensch, Andrew Retirement 10/31/12

Teacher

Lumberton

Kalwaitis, Karen Retirement 06/30/13

Teacher Assistant High School

Patterson, Scott Resignation 05/25/12

Teacher Assistant

High School

Peak, Tatiana Resignation 08/30/12 Teacher Assistant * Moving to APF

ESU

May 24, 2012

Name/Position: Reason: Effective: Resignations, Retirements

Pestridge, Danielle Resignation 06/04/12 Terminations, Suspensions

Teacher Assistant 2011 – 2012 continued PASC

Wysocki, Sara Resignation 06/15/12

Teacher Assistant

ESU

Part-Time

Name/Position: Reason: Effective:

Felsheim, Krystyn Termination 06/30/12 Teacher Assistant (due to inactivity)

ESU

Kilvingston, Blake Termination 06/30/12 Teacher Assistant (due to inactivity)

ESU

Kasian, Theresa Termination 06/30/12 Teacher Assistant (due to inactivity)

ESU

Schultz, Jill Termination 06/30/12 Teacher Assistant (moving to sub)

ESU

Vennell, Maureen Termination 06/30/12 Teacher Assistant (due to inactivity) ESU

Welch, Caroline Resignation 06/30/12

Occupational Therapist

ESU

Ms. Burgess made a motion; seconded by Mr. Jones.

Motion carried with Ms. Nicolosi abstaining.

Roll Call Vote:

P. Lee - Aye K. Burgess - Aye

J. Ferry - Aye

L. Jones - Aye

P. Nicolosi - Abstain

The Superintendent recommended that a resolution be adopted approving Employment

the employment of the following personnel for the 2011 – 2012 school year: 2011 – 2012

Full Time Name/Position: Details:

Peak, Tatiana NCLP, Step 1 @ $32,079.00

Autism Program Facilitator Effective: 09/01/12

ESU

Part Time

Name/Position: Details:

Gibson, Terrence @ $16.00 per hour

Teacher Assistant Effective: 05/25/12

Jr/Sr

Loffredo, Amanda @ $16.00 per hour

Teacher Assistant Effective: 06/01/12

PASC

May 24, 2012

Name/Position: Details: Employment

Willman, William @ $14.00 per hour 2011 – 2012 continued

Teacher Assistant Effective: 05/26/12 PASC

Substitute Teacher/Teacher Assistant as per BOE approved rate of pay

Effective: 05/25/12 – 06/30/12

Elbertson, Patricia Gillespie, Kathleen

Substitute Teacher Assistant as per BOE approved rate of pay

Effective: 05/25/12 – 06/30/12

Overbeck, Kerry Reed, Amanda

Substitute Bus Driver as per BOE approved rate of pay

Effective: 05/25/12 – 06/30/12

Chapman-Tomlin, Christine

Substitute Bus Aide as per BOE approved rate of pay

Effective: 05/25/12 – 06/30/12

Gibson, Terrance

Substitute Custodian as per BOE approved rate of pay

Effective: 05/25/12 – 06/30/12

Gibson, Terrance



Roll Call Vote:


J. Ferry - Aye

L. Jones - Aye


The Superintendent recommended that a resolution be adopted approving Stipends/Extra Pay

the following stipends/extra pay for the 2011 – 2012 school year: 2011 – 2012

2011 – 2012

Curriculum Writing @ $25.00 per hour Effective: 05/25/12 – 06/30/12

Stewart, Diana

Respite Worker @ $21.00 per hour Effective: 05/25/12 – 06/30/12

Bergman, Aimee Bergman, Kenneth McBride, Christopher

Substitute Certificate BA @ $1,400 Effective: 09/01/11 - 06/30/12

Rooney, Fionna

Certificated Presenter @ $50.00 per hour

Nelly Dixon, ESU

Ms. Burgess made a motion; seconded by Mr. Jones. Motion carried with Ms. Nicolosi abstaining.

Roll Call Vote:

P. Lee - Aye

K. Burgess - Aye J. Ferry - Aye

L. Jones - Aye


May 24, 2012

The Superintendent recommended that a resolution be adopted approving Stipends/Extra Pay

the following stipends/extra pay for the 2012 – 2013 school year: 2012 – 2013

Custodial & Maintenance Stipends – Effective 07/01/12 - 06/30/13

Stipend Black Seal @ $950 per annum

Brumbaugh, Glenn Jones, Paul Sachs, Robert

Burke, Ronald Jordan, Bert Smith, Karl

Cain, Joshua Landante, James Vance Jr., James Dorety, Daniel Mobley, Gregory Vaughn, Anna Stipends/Extra Pay

Duckett, Jon Peyton, Charles Vickers, Jason 2012 – 2013 continued

Freck, Tammy Roy, Ronnie

Stipend Electrical @ $1,200 per annum Rodgers, Bryson

Rodgers, Keith

Stipend HVAC @ $950 per annum

Landante, James Smith, Karl

Vickers, Jason

Stipend Pool License @ $400 per annum

Burke, Ronald Landante, James

Vickers, Jason

Stipend Shift Liaison @ $3,600 per annum Jordan, Bert

Principal/Supervisor – Effective 07/01/12 – 06/30/13

ESU Director – Burlington County Crisis Team @ $2,000 per annum

Mercantini-Bocci, Josephine

Facilities Manager – Licenses and Certifications @ $2,500 per annum

Alberti, James

ESU Autism Department – Before School AM Call out @ $2,200 per annum

Kneringer, Mary Jean

ESU Autism Department – PM Home Program/Parent Training @ $2,200 per annum

Kneringer, Mary Jean

Support Staff - Effective 07/01/12 – 06/30/13

Stipend Sub Caller @ $14.50 per hour

McGill, Rose Peak, Meghan Terreri, Erin

Support Staff –Substitute Certificates - Effective 09/01/12 – 06/30/13

HS + 60 @ $900:

Artale, Cynthia Donahue III, James Micucci, Veronica Artale, Daniel Estanislau, Jennifer Milas, Katherine

Balderman, Margaret Fennell, Barry Newton, Ida

Bell, Jennifer Fish, Jane Patterson, Kelli

Bennett, Henrietta Fryar, Livi Petz, Lynn

Bodden, Yolanda Hagan, Georgia Ring, Beth

Boone, Karmen Hersh, Maryann Rolling, Patricia Brock, Jane Kiczek, Renee Sharp, Beverly

Buono, Donna Lafferty, Janice Smith, Freddie

Cassidy, Lisa LeCates, Jaime Snow, Debbi

Colona, John LeCates, Roberta Torio, Patricia

Cronin, Sara Levin, Rhonda Vance, Patricia Crosby,Deborah Lightcap, Karen Widhson, Linda

Davis, Chenita Lopez-Dejesus, Elliott Wikowski, Judith

May 24, 2012

Davis, Zaira Mazahreh, Asmahan Wilcox, Debbie Stipends/Extra Pay

Davis-Patterson, Rietta McGrogan, Kelly 2012 – 2013 continued

DeMarco, Joseph McKenna,Kathleen

Total district cost of $44,100

HS + 90 @ $1,100: Borchers, Vicki Hughes, Charles Parker, Beth

Cannuli, Lisa LeCompt, Sharon Phillips, Dorothy

Donnelly, Laura Lowenthal, Kahleelah Pierson, John

Dover, Barbara MacPhee, Nancy Ray, Sharon

Eischen, Lorraine Miller, Jonathan Robinson, Marguerite

Gidel, Rebecca Morse, Rochelle San Martin, Theresa Glover , Celeste Michele Murdy , Mark Worrell, James

Herron, John Niessner, Judy


Support Staff –Substitute Certificates - Effective 09/01/12 – 06/30/13

BA @ $1,400:

Alves, Amanda Guenther-Misunas, Bethann Rambo, Erin Beaulieu, Dean Hicks, Katie Rinaldi, Zachary

Benjamin, Estrella Hoffman, Melissa Rooney, Fionna

Blumenfeld, Jeremy Holloway, Gary Savoia, Martha

Boyle, Brian Hopkins, Paul Shuler, Alva

Briggs , Donna Iskander, Louise Spahn, Joseph Burke, Jason Jackson, Kim Spahr, Michael

Cadmus, Blake Karaska, Maureen Streckenbein, Ryan

Cadmus, Danielle Kelly, Carol Strittmatter, Megan

Cann, Michelle Latimer, Suzanne Strom, Nicholas

Caporale, Antoinette Lewis, Arline Travaglione, Kristina

Chamberlain, Brandi Lombardo, Asuncion Verlander, James Chandler, Teresa Mayberry, Stephen Virgil, Shakia

Conaway, Elizabeth McBride, Christopher Wambach, Ava

DiMarco, Dana McGill , Shannon Watson, Michael

Dornisch, Lisa McNeil, Donna Weaver, Kristine

Edmond, Keith Miller, Karla West, Harry Eisenberg,Evan Mitchell, Nicholas White, Amy

Fazzie, Gregory Moore,Cynthia Wilcox , Vanessa

Forcellini, Elizabeth Morris, Nancy Wilkie, Amber

Forvour, Nicholas Nerolich, Yiwen Williams, Nicole

Frymire, Amy Niehaus, Patricia Winnick, MaryElizabeth

Fuelle, Shelly Panetta-Hagan, Lenora Zawadzki, Katarzyna Garren, Scott Pirone,Laura Zito, Vivian

Grande, Elizabeth Purcell, Michael Zuber, Catherine




Roll Call Vote:


J. Ferry - Aye

L. Jones - Aye


May 24, 2012

The Superintendent recommended a resolution be adopted approving Salary Adjustments

the following salary adjustments for the 2011 – 2012 school year: 2011 – 2012

Name/Position: Detail:

Bakely, Karen -$205.97

Teacher Excessive Absence:

PASC 5/11 (1/2 day)

Donahue, James J. -$231.79

Teacher Assistant Excessive Absence:

High School 04/24

Hersh, Maryann -$238.98

Teacher Assistant Excessive Absence: High School 5/8 ½ day, 5/10

Kalwaitis, Karen -$662.25


High School 4/19, 5/3, 5/4, 5/15, 5/18

Kelly, Karen -$1,376.88

Teacher Excessive Absence:

High School 4/26, 4/27, 5/1, 5/16

Kelvey, Nancy -$325.98 Cafeteria Assistant Excessive Absence:

District 5/9, 5/10, 5/11 ½ day

Lynch, Bradford -$447.21

Teacher Excessive Absence: Vision Quest 5/3 ½ day, 5/11

Paris, Tracey -$155.67

Cafeteria Assistant Excessive Absence:

District 4/30

Patterson, Kelli -$81.29


PASC 4/30

Rowlette, Henry -$897.76 Social Worker Excessive Absence:

Elementary 4/27, 5/15

Sharp, Beverly -$112.02


Jr/Sr 5/1

Spellacy, Debra -$153.00

Secretary Excessive Absence:

High School 5/15

Stevenson, Margaret -$138.93


High School 5/11

Strittmatter, Megan -$331.35

Teacher Assistant Excessive Absence: Elementary 4/30, 5/1, 5/2

May 24, 2012

Virgil, Shakia -$331.35 Salary Adjustments

Teacher Assistant Excessive Absence: 2011 – 2012 continued

ESU 5/9, 5/10, 5/11

Zielinski, Peter -$56.02


High School 5/16 ½ day

Ms. Burgess made a motion; seconded by Mr. Jones. Motion carried with Ms. Nicolosi abstaining. Roll Call Vote: P. Lee - Aye K. Burgess - Aye

J. Ferry - Aye L. Jones - Aye P. Nicolosi - Abstain

The Superintendent recommended that a resolution be adopted approving Work Study Program

the following students for the 2011 – 2012 Work Study Program to be 2011 – 2012

compensated at a rate of $7.25 per hour (minimum wage):

Lumberton Vision Quest

Schilling, Cole Blackburne, Ashely

Woodard, Kasheme Camarillo, Shelby

Jaimes Flores, Alexandra

Ortiz, Veronica

Perz, Mariana Powell. Iyanna

Ravel, Bianca

Smith, Quanique

Ms. Burgess made a motion; seconded by Mr. Jones. Motion carried with Ms. Nicolosi abstaining. Roll Call Vote: P. Lee - Aye K. Burgess - Aye J. Ferry - Aye L. Jones - Aye P. Nicolosi - Abstain

The Superintendent recommended that a resolution be adopted approving Work Study Program

the following students for the 2012 – 2013 Work Study Program to be 2012 – 2013 compensated at a rate of $7.25 per hour (minimum wage):

Lumberton Vision Quest

Schilling, Cole Blackburne, Ashely

Woodard, Kasheme Camarillo, Shelby Jaimes Flores, Alexandra

Ortiz, Veronica

Perz, Mariana

Powell. Iyanna

Ravel, Bianca Smith, Quanique

Ms. Burgess made a motion; seconded by Mr. Jones. Motion carried with Ms. Nicolosi abstaining.

Roll Call Vote: P. Lee - Aye K. Burgess - Aye J. Ferry - Aye L. Jones - Aye


May 24, 2012

The Superintendent recommended that a resolution be adopted approving Leaves of Absence

the following leaves of absence for the 2011 – 2012 school year: 2011 – 2012

Full-Time


Cann, Michelle FMLA: 05/24/12 – 06/06/12

Teacher Assistant

High School

Dennion, James Intermittent FMLA: 04/17/12 – 06/14/12

Teacher

Vision Quest

Pereira, Fabio Leave of Absence: 01/08/12 – 04/30/12 Custodian Amended

Elementary

Rodgers, Bryson FMLA: 03/05/12 - 05/11/12 Maintenance Amended

District

Wachter, Eileen FMLA: 05/4/12 – 05/18/12 Psychologist

ESU

Wilkins, Patricia FMLA/NJFLA: 05/28/12 – 06/14/12 Teacher Amended

Elementary



Roll Call Vote:

P. Lee - Aye


L. Jones - Aye


The Superintendent recommended a resolution be adopted approving Course Approvals

the following course approvals for the 2011 – 2012 school year: 2011 – 2012 Name/Position: Details:

Rebecca Gidel Holy Family University

Teacher Assistant Student Approach Elementary Science Instruction

Vision Quest 3 credits

Donna Newton Penn State Autism Support Trainer ABA IV

ESU 4 credits

Regina Paritsky Gratz College

Teacher The Cooperative Classroom: Kagan’s Instruction

ESU 3 credits



Roll Call Vote: P. Lee - Aye

K. Burgess - Aye

J. Ferry - Aye

L. Jones - Aye


May 24, 2012

The Superintendent recommended a resolution be adopted approving Course Reimbursements

The following course reimbursements for the 2011 – 2012 school year: 2011 – 2012


Mary Brinson $1,000.00

Teacher TCNJ/RTC

Elementary Bully Proof Classroom – 3 credits

Christine Hewitt $1,000.00 Teacher TCNJ/RTC


Denise Jaskelewicz $890.00

Teacher Florida Institute of Technology

PASC Concepts of Behavior Analysis

Linda McKinney $1,000.00

Teacher TCNJ/RTC

Jr/Sr Bully Proof Classroom – 3 credits

Carol McLarney $1,000.00 Teacher TCNJ/RTC


Regina Paritsky $1,000.00

Autism Consultant Gratz College of Philadelphia

ESU The Bully Proof Classroom – 3 credits

Jamie Reuter $890.00

Teacher Florida Institute of Technology

PASC BEHP5000 – 3 credits

Vanessa Wilcox $1,500.00

Teacher Assistant Chestnut Hill College PASC Elementary Methodology – 3 credits

Education Practice Students w/Disabilities – 3 credits



Roll Call Vote:

P. Lee - Aye

K. Burgess - Aye

J. Ferry - Aye

L. Jones - Aye


The Superintendent recommended a resolution be adopted approving Non-Certificated Staff

the full-time non-certificated contracts for the 2012 – 2013 school Renewal 2012 – 2013

year as enclosed on the attached exhibit.

Exhibit A a) Supervisor/Coordinator

b) Custodial/Maintenance

c) Food Service

d) IT Personnel

e) Non Certificated Licensed Professionals (F/P) f) Teacher Assistants (F/P)

g) Transportation

h) Warehouse

May 24, 2012

Ms. Burgess made a motion; seconded by Mr. Jones. Non-Certificated Staff

Motion carried with Ms. Nicolosi abstaining Renewal 2012 - 2013

Continued Roll Call Vote:

P. Lee - Aye

K. Burgess - Aye

J. Ferry - Aye

L. Jones - Aye


The Superintendent recommended a resolution be adopted Certificated Staff Transfers

approving the following Certificated Staff transfers for the 2012 – 2013

2012 – 2013 school year:

Name: From: To: Program:

Atkinson, Debra Jr/Sr HS MD

Bush, Amy PASC HS Sensory

Corley, Jayne Jr/Sr HS MD

DeGraw, Bryan VQ Lumberton BD

DeMara, Marlane HS Jr/Sr MD DeSopo, Carmine Jr/Sr Lumberton BD

Hepp, Mary PASC Elementary Sensory

Jeitner, Jessica Jr/Sr Lumberton BD

Lewis, Kristine Jr/Sr Lumberton BD

Migiani, Patricia Elementary Jr/Sr MD Salmons, Lori Elementary Jr/Sr MD

Stolarski, Sherry PASC Elementary Sensory

Warren, Linda Jr/Sr Lumberton BD

White, Leroy Lumberton VQ BD

Wilt, Loralee PASC HS MD

Keen, Johnna PASC Jr/Sr Social Worker Hayes, Lori Jr/Sr PASC Guidance

Phillips, Marguerite Elementary HS Nurse

Garrano, Connie PASC Elementary Nurse



Roll Call Vote:

P. Lee - Aye

K. Burgess - Aye

J. Ferry - Aye

L. Jones - Aye P. Nicolosi - Abstain

The Superintendent recommended a resolution be adopted Withholding of Increment/

approving the withholding and freezing of salary for the Freeze of Salary

2012 – 2013 school year for: 2012 – 2013

1) Laura Storms, Autism Program Facilitator (ESU)



Roll Call Vote:


J. Ferry - Aye

L. Jones - Aye


May 24, 2012

The Superintendent recommended a resolution be adopted Travel Conference

approving the following professional conference: 2011 – 2012

Pamela L. Woodington, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent,

to attend the ISTE 2012 (International Society Technology

in Education) Conference in San Diego, CA, from June 24-27,

2012, at a cost not to exceed $2,500.00.



Roll Call Vote:


J. Ferry - Aye

L. Jones - Aye


The Superintendent recommended a resolution be adopted Student Interns/Mentoring

approving the following student interns/observations for Observations/Practicum

the 2012 – 2013 school year: 2012 – 2013

1.) Amber Tranchitella, Grand Canyon University. Ms. Tranchitella will be completing Student Teaching on the Elementary Campus, supervision

TBD.

2.) Stephanie Quigley, Rowan University. Ms. Quigley will be completing

Student Teaching on the Elementary campus, supervision TBD.

3.) Jennifer May, Rowan University. Ms. May will be completing Student

Teaching on the Elementary campus, supervision TBD. 4.) Alivia Royds, Rowan University. Ms. Royds will be completing Student

Teaching on the Elementary campus, supervision TBD.

5.) Marc Steinberg, Rowan University. Ms. Steinberg will be completing

Student Teaching on the Elementary campus, supervision TBD.

6.) Alyson Burke, Rowan University. Ms. Burke will be completing Student Teaching on the Elementary campus, supervision TBD.



Roll Call Vote:


J. Ferry - Aye

L. Jones - Aye

P. Nicolosi - Aye

The Superintendent recommended a resolution be adopted approving BCBA Oversight/ the following ESU employees to complete supervision hours for Board Mentorship

Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification for the 2011 – 2012 and

2012 – 2013 school years:

Employee University Certification Mentor Dates

Kari Donnenworth Rider BCBA Tina Rivera 05/25-06/30/12 07/01-06/30/13



Roll Call Vote:


J. Ferry - Aye

L. Jones - Aye

P. Nicolosi - Aye

May 24, 2012

The Superintendent recommended a resolution be adopted approving Donations

the following donations: 2011 – 2012

1) Oaklyn Bettelwood American Legion Post #84 - $1,600.00

2) Sons of the American Legion #84 - $100.00



Roll Call Vote:

P. Lee - Aye

K. Burgess - Aye

J. Ferry - Aye

L. Jones - Aye

P. Nicolosi - Aye

The Superintendent recommended a resolution be adopted Source 4 Teachers

approving the following staff with Source 4 Teachers: New Hires

1. Charlene Delanoy, Speech Language Specialist

Effective: 06/01/12 2. Mindy Fox, Speech Language Specialist

Effective: 06/01/12



Roll Call Vote:

P. Lee - Aye

K. Burgess - Aye

J. Ferry - Aye

L. Jones - Aye P. Nicolosi - Aye

The Superintendent recommended a resolution be adopted approving Extended School Year

the personnel for the 2012 – 2013 Extended School Yearas listed below: Personnel 2012 – 2013

Salaries as per the negotiated agreement

Teacher Assistant Armstrong, Theresa Garcia, Orlam Morse, Rochelle Artale, Cynthia Garner, Kathy Murphy, Jennifer Austin, Russell Garren, Scott Nerolich, Yiwen Baron, David Gidel, Rebecca Newton, Ida Beaulieu, Dean Glover, Celeste Michele Niehaus, Patricia Bell, Jennifer Grabitz, Rachelle Panetta-Hagan, Lenora Benjamin, Estrella Grim, Philip Parker, Beth Bergman, Aimee Guenther-Misunas, Bethann Petz, Lynn Bergman, Kenneth Hall, Kerry Rapp, Gloria

Blumenfeld, Jeremy Harty, Tara Ring, Beth Bodden, Yolanda Hernandez, Carmen Robinson, Maguerite Bonne-Annee', Mona Herron, John Sams, Annie

Boone, Karmen Hess, Dawn Shaffer, Arlene Boyle, Brian Hicks, Katie Sharp, Beverly Boyle, Marie Holloway, Gary Shuler, Alva Briggs, Donna Hughes, Charles Smith, Freddie Brock, Jane Iskander, Louise Snow, Debbi Cadmus, Blake Jobes, Sara Stevenson, Margaret Cawley, Kathleen Kiczek, Renee Stewart, Joshua Colona, John Knighton, Monique Streckenbein, Ryan Conaway, Elizabeth Konzelmann, Sarah Thurman, Donna Cummings, Bryan Lafferty, Janice Torio, Patricia Cunnane, Lori Lallo, Regina Travaglione, Kristina Daly, Emily LeCompt-Yankson, Laura Turner, Emily

May 24, 2012

Davis, Zaira Libucki, Monica Urbshot, Margaret Extended School Year

Davis-Patterson, Rietta Lightcap, Karen Vance, Patricia Personnel 2012 - 2013

Demarco, Joseph Lombardo, Ascuncion Verlander, James Continued Dodrill, Lisa Lopez-Dejesus, Elliot Walton, Cindy Donahue A., James Lowenthal, Kahleelah Wannamaker, Susan

Donahue J., James Mayberry, Stephen Weiss, Judith Downs, Dawn Mazahreh, Asmahan Widhson, Linda Edmond, Keith McBride, Christopher Wikowski, Judith Edmonds, Phyllis McMahon, Kathie Wilcox, Vanessa Egan, Peggy McNeil, Donna Winkelspecht, Erin Eisenberg, Evan Micucci, Veronica Wright-Sharpe, Aquilina Elstone, Chris Mollica, Cindy Zawadzki, Katarzyna Epstein, Melissa Moreland, Latoya Estanislau, Jennifer Eugene, Denise Fennell, Barry Forvour, Jaime Forvour, Nicholas Fryar, Livi

Teacher Antonelli, Patricia DeGraw, Bryan Lewis, Kristine

Arthur, Lorraine Desopo, Carmine Mann, Jean Brand, James (5 days) Dodulik-Swern, Doriann McHugh, Alphonsus Brinson, Mary Drummond, Colleen McKinney-Dewson, Linda Brown , Ella Fennimore, Stacey McLarney, Carol Bush, Amy Ferrante, John Migiani, Patricia Carrington, Elizabeth Flood, Michelle Mitchell, Alexis Cheeseman, Deborah Fowler , David O’Brien, Deborah Clark, William Friel, Wendy Paolini, Patricia Clark, Gwen Gibson, Edwin Patriarca, Michael Cornett, Kimberly Guzman, Mimi Roberts, Kelly Crowder, Cindy Hepp, Mary Roessler, Erica

DeMara, Philip Johnstone, Jessica Rosenberg, Joyce DeMara, Marlane Koch, Kathy Salmons, Lori Dennion, Matthew Kurtz III, Thomas Tannenbaum, Wendy Dennion, James Langen, Lauren Webb, Cynthia

Larosa, Krista White, Leroy Will, Barbara

Host: Host: Teacher Assistants Teachers Brambilla, Elijah Fisher-McWain, Lori Caporale, Antoinette Jaskelewicz, Denise Ferrell , Michelle Reuter, Jamie (BCIT Host) Hopkins, Paul Jones, Dana Cafeteria Assistant Miller, Jonathan Andrews, Cynthia McGill , Shannon Staff, Rita Opal, John Paris, Tracey Wilkie, Amber Head Cook Levin, Rhonda

CST & Related Services Guidance Nurses OT Hayes, Lori Dimitruk, Ellen Anand, Shagoon Language Garrano, Connie Sue Kitching, Joyce Croly, Fran Morris, Nancy Lodge, Helene LDTC Phillips, Marguerite PT/PTA Basehore, Maureen (10 days) Rooney, Karen Atkins, Cynthia Chandler, Debbie (10 days) Speech Galante, Jeanette Cibrian, Marita (10 days) Bayard, Donielle Garren, Linda

Kind, Rosalind (10 days) Bergman, Jennifer Social Worker Psychologist Cumminskey, Angela Lentini, David Vaughn, Celeste Jackson, Deborah Moyn, Tracy Maloney, Jeanine Rabinowitz, Jay Vissering, Christine

May 24, 2012

SFEA Session 1 June 15 – June 29, 2012 Extended School Year

SFEA Session 2 July 31, August 16, 2012 Personnel 2012 - 2013 Continued Capital Academy (working both sessions unless indicated)

Teacher Teacher Assistant Nurse Angelini, Maria Edmonds, Phyllis Rowe, Roseanne Cottrell, Jack Bonne-Anne, Mona Social Worker Guzman, Mimi (Session 2) Narke, Adria McNamara, Virginia Cummings, Bryan Patriarca, Michael Knighton, Monique Scott, Heather -Voc (Session 1) Davenport, Nancy -Voc Moreland, Latoya Newton, Ida Smith, Fred

Vision Quest (working both sessions unless indicated) Teacher Teacher Assistant Brown, Ella Blumenfeld, Jeremy DeGraw, Bryan Davis, Zaria Dennion, James Gidel, Rebecca Hinkson, Wayne Herron, John

Lynch, Bradford Robinson, Rebecca Morris, Christopher Verland, James Roberts, Kelly



Roll Call Vote:

P. Lee - Aye


L. Jones - Aye

P. Nicolosi - Aye

The Superintendent recommended a resolution be adopted approving ESU Summer School Staff the following staff for the County Summer School Program 2012 – 2013

at L.R.H.S.D:

Staff Salary

Michael Albanese, Teacher $2,560.00/1 class $5,120.00/2 classes

William Burtis, Teacher $2,560.00/1 class $5,120.00/2 classes David Ellis, Teacher $2,560.00/1 class $5,120.00/2 classes

Stephen Fardella, Teacher $2,560.00/1 class $5,120.00/2 classes

Shawn Kirby, Teacher $2,560.00/1 class $5,120.00/2 classes

Kathy Kuhlow, Teacher $2,560.00/1 class $5,120.00/2 classes

Tim Moran, Teacher $2,560.00/1 class $5,120.00/2 classes Keith Stevenson, Teacher $2,560.00/1 class $5,120.00/2 classes

Drew Viscidy, Teacher $2,560.00/1 class $5,120.00/2 classes

Joseph Watkins, Teacher $2,560.00/1 class $5,120.00/2 classes

Bruce Wilson, Director/Coord. $8,000.00

Kathy Kuhlow, Admin. Assistant $3,360.00

Deirdre Golden, Nurse $409.60 Marianne Devine, Nurse $3,686.40




K. Burgess - Aye

J. Ferry - Aye

L. Jones - Aye

P. Nicolosi - Aye

May 24, 2012

The Superintendent recommended a resolution be adopted approving Substitute Rates

the substitute rates for the 2012 – 2013 school year as 2012 – 2013

follows:

Substitute Teacher Substitute Teacher Assistant

$85.00 per day $11.00 per hour

$90.00 per day after 20 days under

approved certification Substitute Bus Driver

$20.50 per hour Substitute Nurse

$150.00 per day Substitute Bus Aide

$14.00 per hour

Substitute Secretary

$15.00 per hour Sub Custodian (summer helpers)

$10.00 per hour Substitute Custodian

$16.50 per hour Substitute Cafeteria Assistant

$11.00 per hour

Substitute Certified Lifeguard

$16.00 per hour

Mileage

In accordance with NJ Law



Roll Call Vote:

P. Lee - Aye

K. Burgess - Aye

J. Ferry - Aye


The Superintendent recommended a resolution be adopted BCSSSD Vendors

renewing the following services contracts for the 2012-2013 2012 – 2013

school year in accordance with the CPI for services provided

in a satisfactory manner:

1) Patricia Holliday $70.00 per hour

(Consultant for Programs/Grants)

2 ) UMDNJ, Psychiatric Services $140.00 per hour

3) Tracker Annual Maintenance $10,950.00 per annum

4) Website Made EZ @ $50.00 per hour

(Green Shutdown Service – Free)



Roll Call Vote:

P. Lee - Aye


L. Jones - Aye

P. Nicolosi - Aye

May 24, 2012

The Superintendent recommended a resolution be adopted ESU Vendors

renewing the following services contracts for the 2012-2013 2012 – 2013

school year in accordance with the CPI for services provided in a satisfactory manner:

1) AESOP Annual Maintenance $5,925.00 per annum

2) POLAR Microsystems (OMNIS Billing Program) $110.00 per hour as needed

3) OPUS Consultancy (Student Data Base) $60.00 per hour as needed

4) Transfinder Annual Maintenance $3,250.00 per annum (Transportation Program)

5) Software Advantage $125.00 per hour as needed

6) Molly Mihocko $64.00 per hour as needed

(Transitional Services)



Roll Call Vote:

P. Lee - Aye


L. Jones - Aye

P. Nicolosi - Aye

It is recommended a resolution be adopted renewing the Source 4 Teachers

following contract with Source 4 Teachers: Contract Renewal 2012 – 2013

WHEREAS, the Burlington County Special Services School District

Board of Education(“Board”) has determined that the Educational

Services Unit has a need for the provision of comprehensive services

providing substitute certificated staff on a regular basis; and WHEREAS, the nature and extent of the services to be provided cannot

be reasonably described by written specifications given the unique nature

of the credential, training and expertise required to provide such services

as stated in the attached description of services; and

WHEREAS, the Business Administrator/Board Secretary has certified the

availability of funds for payment of such services; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5(a)(2) requires that the resolution authorizing

the award of a contract for extraordinary unspecifiable services without

competitive bids state the supporting reasons therefore and a brief notice

thereof be published and a copy of the contract be available for public inspection.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board that the Board President and Board Secretary are hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached

contract with Teacher Placement L.L.C., d/b/a Source 4 Teachers; and that the

contract is awarded without competitive bidding as an extraordinary unspecifiable

service in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:-18A-5(a)(2) of the Public School Contracts

Law because as stated herein, the services to be provided are not susceptible to

bidding by specification; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that notification of this contract award shall be

published in The Burlington County Times as required by N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5(a)(2).



Roll Call Vote:

P. Lee - Aye

K. Burgess - Aye

J. Ferry - Aye

L. Jones - Aye

P. Nicolosi - Aye

May 24, 2012

The Superintendent recommended a resolution be adopted approving the

following ESU Professional Services Agreements for the

2012 – 2013 school year: District: Contract:

Bordentown Professional Services Agreement

Nonpublic Nursing

Nonpublic IDEA

Nonpublic 192/193

Burlington City Professional Services Agreement Lenape Reg. HS District Professional Services Agreement

Nonpublic Textbook

Nonpublic 192/193

Nonpublic Nursing

Nonpublic IDEA Lumberton Twp. Professional Services Agreement

Manchester Twp. Professional Services Agreement

Maple Shade Nonpublic 192/193

Nonpublic IDEA

Pace Charter School of Hamilton Professional Services Agreement

Renaissance Regional Leadership Professional Services Agreement Charter School

Shamong Twp. Professional Services Agreement

Springfield Twp. Professional Services Agreement

Nonpublic IDEA

Nonpublic 192/193 State of NJ/Dept of Children & Families Professional Services Agreement



Roll Call Vote:


J. Ferry - Aye

L. Jones - Aye

P. Nicolosi - Aye

The Superintendent recommended a resolution be adopted Capital Expenditures

Approving the following budgetary expenditures under the County Bond Issue

2009 – 2010 County Bond Issue: 2009 – 2010

Expenditure Vendor Amount Lumberton Roofing Project Patriot Roofing $28,567.88

Lumberton Siding Project Patriot Roofing $32,192.73



Roll Call Vote:

P. Lee - Aye

K. Burgess - Aye

J. Ferry - Aye


May 24, 2012

The Superintendent recommended a resolution be adopted Capital Expenditures

Approving the following budgetary expenditures under the County Bond Issue

2010 – 2011 County Bond Issue: 2010 – 2011

Expenditure Vendor Amount

HVAC Motor C. Stevenson $4,600.00

Centrifugal Chiller Tozuor-Trane $10,265.00



Roll Call Vote:

P. Lee - Aye


L. Jones - Aye

P. Nicolosi - Aye

The Superintendent recommended a resolution Transfer of Funds for 2012

be adopted requesting the New Jersey Department of Extended School Year Education to transfer funds in the amount of $3,000,000.00 Program

for the operation of the Burlington County Special Services

2012 Extended School Year Program.

Ms. Burgess made a motion; seconded by Ms. Nicolosi. Motion carried unanimously.

Roll Call Vote:

P. Lee - Aye

K. Burgess - Aye

J. Ferry - Aye L. Jones - Aye

P. Nicolosi - Aye

The Superintendent recommended a resolution be adopted Student Food Service Price

authorizing an increase in student food service prices, in Increase 2012 – 2013

accordance with the new provision of the Healthy, Hunger- Free Kids Act of 2010, for the 2012/2013 school year effected

7/1/12 as listed:

Student paid breakfast $1.45

Student paid lunch $2.45

Student milk price $0.50

Student juice price $0.45




K. Burgess - Aye

J. Ferry - Aye

L. Jones - Aye

P. Nicolosi - Aye

May 24, 2012

The Superintendent recommended a resolution be adopted authorizing BCCEIC Insurance

the school district to join the Burlington and Camden County Consortium

Educators Insurance Consortium, a subfund within the New 2012 – 2015 Jersey School Boards Association Insurance Group, for the

period of July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2015.




K. Burgess - Aye

J. Ferry - Aye

L. Jones - Aye

P. Nicolosi - Aye

The Superintendent recommended a resolution be adopted Joint Transportation

renewing the following transportation contracts, in accordance Agreements 2011 – 2012

with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-9.16, between the Burlington County Special

Services School District and the county listed below for the 2011-2012 school year:

Camden City Jointure

1) Joint Transportation Agreement with Camden City BOE.

Burlington County to transport eight students to Garfield

Park Academy in Willingboro, NJ for the 2011-2012 school year for the sum total of $2,459.60.



Roll Call Vote:


J. Ferry - Aye

L. Jones - Aye

P. Nicolosi - Aye

The Superintendent recommended a resolution be authorized adopting Susquehanna Bank

the following unanimous consent of members in lieu of special Line of Credit

meeting, pursuant to N.J.S.A.18A:22-42 as listed:

THE UNDERSIGNED, being all of the members of the Board of Education

of Burlington County Special Services School District, a body politic of the State of New Jersey (the “District”), hereby consent to and adopt the

following resolution at a public meeting duly called and held on the 24th

day of May, 2012:

WHEREAS, the District has agreed to take a revolving line of credit loan

from Susquehanna Bank, in a principal amount of not more than $2,500,000.00 (the “Loan”) (all documents entered into in connection with

the Loan shall be referred to collectively hereinafter as the “Loan

Documents”); and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the District to take the Loan on the

terms set forth in the Loan Documents;

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED, that the District ratifies and approves the Loan; and it is further

RESOLVED, that Theresa L. Margiotta, Business Administrator/Board

Secretary, acting alone, without joiner of any other party, is hereby authorized

and empowered to execute and deliver, on behalf of the District, the Loan

Documents and such affidavits and other documents or agreements, and to take such other actions and expend such sums, as she shall deem necessary,

May 24, 2012

Susquehanna Bank

convenient or appropriate to effectuate closing of the Loan or any Line of Credit Continued

transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents, and her signature on any such document shall be sufficient to bind the District; and it is further

RESOLVED, that any actions previously taken by the District, or any officers or

administrators on behalf of the District, in connection with the Loan or any

transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents, are hereby ratified, adopted

and approved.



Roll Call Vote:


J. Ferry - Aye

L. Jones - Aye

P. Nicolosi - Aye

The Superintendent recommended a resolution be adopted approving Food Services Contract

a Food Services Contract Addendum for the 2012-2013 Addendum 2012 – 2013

school year as listed:

a) Management Fee:

District shall pay Sodexo a Management Fee in an amount equal to $92,451 for the 2012-2013 contract year, payable in ten equal installments

of $9,245.10 (September through June).

b) Guarantee:

District and Sodexo shall work together to ensure a financially sound operation and shall guarantee financial results for the 2012-2013 school year as follows:

Deficit Guarantee:

If the Food Services Operations result in an annual Deficit greater than

$355,087.00 for the 2012-2013 school year, the following shall apply: Sodexo

shall reimburse District for the annual Deficit greater than $355,087.00. Sodexo reserves the right to recover any such reimbursement made during the current

contract year from that year’s Surplus on a monthly basis.



Roll Call Vote:

P. Lee - Aye

K. Burgess - Aye

J. Ferry - Aye


May 24, 2012

The Superintendent recommended a resolution be adopted Daycare Fees 2012 - 2013

approving the following fees for Daycare at Burlington

County Special Services School District for the 2012 – 2013 school year:

$223.00 without lunch

$245.00 with lunch




K. Burgess - Aye

J. Ferry - Aye

L. Jones - Aye

P. Nicolosi - Aye

The Superintendent recommended a resolution be adopted Submission of HIB Funding

approving the submission of the application for funds to Request 2012 – 2013

support the implementation of the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights

Act in the amount of $11,750.00, to the County Superintendent of Schools, as enclosed in the board packets.

Exhibit B



Roll Call Vote:

P. Lee - Aye

K. Burgess - Aye

J. Ferry - Aye

L. Jones - Aye P. Nicolosi - Abstain

May 24, 2012

NON-ACTION ITEMS

The Superintendent presented updated Student Enrollment for the Student Enrollment 2011 - 2012 school year for each Board Member’s review.

The Superintendent updated the Board Members on School Activities. School Activities

The Superintendent updated the Board Members on School Suspension School Suspensions

Report/HIB.

The Superintendent updated the Board Members on joint venture of BCSSSD/BCIT Boards BCSSSD/BCIT Boards of Education. Of Education

The Superintendent updated the Board Members on the BCSSSD BCSSSD Graduation

Graduation on June 14th.

The Superintendent reminded the Board Members of the following Upcoming Board

upcoming Board of Education Meeting dates: Meeting Reminder

June 28, 2012 – 5:00 dinner, 5:30 meeting

On a motion by Ms. Nicolosi; seconded by Ms. Burgess and

carried unanimously, this meeting was properly adjourned

at 6:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Theresa L. Margiotta Board Secretary

BURLINGTON COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICES

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