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BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING 7:00 p.m.
May 12, 2014
DISTRICT GOALS
• To continue to provide a safe and secure environment for both students and staff that is conducive to teaching and
learning through the following: upgrade of entrance security, internal air quality remediation (HVAC), building cleaning and
maintenance upgrades, HIB referrals/reporting protocol, use of identification tags at all times by staff - uniforms by
custodial/maintenance staff, crisis plan revisions and updates, and protocol reviews with law enforcement officials.
• To continue to improve student achievement across the district through the alignment of curriculum with the CCSS
implementation of teacher and principal evaluation tools/protocols, creation of district-wide evaluation advisory committee
and data analysis of student assessments (SGPs and SGOs).
• To develop and implement a plan to enhance communications with all stakeholders through the use of: Board Bits,
Eblast, Honeywell system, updates/upgrades to district website including contact information for district personnel,
teacher webpage updates monthly, policy on phone call/email returns; collaboration and collegial relationship with
municipal officials, availability of online policy manual, and the rebuilding of trust through frequent, accurate and open
communications.
BOARD OF EDUCATION GOALS
• To create an environment of trust, respect and service to the community; improving transparency and an open dialogue
among stakeholders, respectful of all viewpoints in supporting the district and meeting the educational needs of all
children.
• To provide support to the superintendent and administrative team in their role and providing the resources necessary
to implement the district goals.
I. CALL TO ORDER
TIME:
A. The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to ensure the right of the public to
have advance notice of and to attend the meeting of the public bodies at which any
business affecting their interests is discussed and acted upon. In accordance with the
provisions of the Act, the Board Secretary has caused notice of this meeting to be
published by having the date, time and place thereof posted on the bulletin board located in
the hallway outside of the administrative offices, and notice was provided to the Courier
News, the Home News Tribune, and the Middlesex Borough Clerk.
B. Roll Call
Mrs. Bensinger
Mrs. DiNizio
Mrs. Harrity
Dr. Hrevnack
Mr. Oliver
Others Present:
Mrs. San Phillips
Mrs. Schueler, Vice President
Ms. Townsend
Mr. Yacik, President
Dr. Linda Madison, Superintendent of Schools
Ms. Previte, Business Administrator/Board Secretary
C. Flag Salute
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BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING 7:00 p.m.
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I. PRESENTATIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Presentations
*Earlier this evening each school’s Education Services Professional of the Year was honored.
Each was presented with a commemorative plaque, and light refreshments were served. The
Board of Education extends its heartfelt congratulations to the 2014 recipients.
Those honored were:
MHS
Mrs. Judith Stringer, School Nurse
VEM
Mrs. Karen Blumenthal, Music Teacher
Mrs. Regina Moreland, ELA Teacher
Hazelwood
Mrs. Melissa Kolenski
Parker
Ms. Stacy Ebbe
Watchung
Mr. Thomas MacMath
B. Announcements
1. Board President
2. Superintendent
The following students have selected as the 2014 delegates to the Boys’ State Conference
which will be held June 22-27th at Rider University:
Delegates:
Joseph DiNizio
Brandon Giovanni
Zachary Seif
Alternates:
Tyler Clay
Andrew D’Amato
Kyle Smyth
Congratulations to all the gentlemen as they were nominated by the faculty for consideration
based upon their community and school involvement, academic success, and personal
qualities.
Teacher Appreciation Activities took place last week as well as the recognition of School Nurses
Day.
The Elks Annual Youth Awards Night will be on May 21 st at 7 PM during which the Students of
the Month and the winners of the Americanism Essay Contest will be honored.
NJ ASK is in full swing. The 7th and 8th graders have completed the testing and the 4-6th
graders are taking the test now. We wish them all the best for a positive outcome!
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The MHS Student Council recently completed the following events:
February – Women’s Heart Disease
*raised over $200
*participated in Wear Red Day
March – Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
*raised over $200
April – Food Drive, Autism Awareness and Epilepsy Awareness
*raised over 250 canned items to donate
*participated in Wear Blue Day – Autism
*participated in Wear Purple Day – Epilepsy Awareness
Please check the May Administrative Calendar for all the school events and celebrations!
C. Motion to Approve the Minutes:
Motion
Regular Meeting
Roll Call
Mrs. Bensinger
Mrs. DiNizio
Mrs. Harrity
Dr. Hrevnack
Mr. Oliver
Second
February 24, 2014
Mrs. San Phillips
Mrs. Schueler, Vice President
Ms. Townsend
Mr. Yacik, President
III. COMMUNICATION FROM THE PUBLIC
Board President opens the public comment portion of the meeting. “Please direct your
comments/questions to the Board President and state your name and address for the record.”
Name:
Address:
Comment:
Name:
Address:
Comment:
Name:
Address:
Comment:
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IV. EDUCATION
A. Report of the Education Committee Chair – Mrs. Linda Harrity
B. Resolutions for approval on May 12, 2014, as recommended by the Superintendent
of Schools:
Motion
Second
1. Approve the attached Education Schedules:
Home Instruction
Tuition Out of District Placement
Tuition Students Received
Textbook / Curriculum Approval
Student Teacher Placement/Administrative Internship
Fire & Emergency Drills / Suspensions
Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying Report
Schedule A
Schedule B
Schedule C
Schedule D
Schedule E
Schedule F
Schedule G
Pg. 11
N/A
N/A
N/A
Pg. 12
Pg. 13
N/A
2. Approve travel and related expenses for various district staff to attend conferences and
workshops. (Attachment)
3. Approve the mentor stipend, prorated, to be paid by the Mentee through payroll:
Mentee: Brenan Gordon
Mentor: Judith Himelrick
4. Approve Standard Solutions to provide English Language Arts In-Class Support
Professional Development Sessions at Parker School. Two sessions at $2,000 each = total
$4,000. (Funded by the NCLB Grant Title I).
5. Approve the 2014- 2015 school year district calendar. (Attachment)
6. Approve the 2015 – 2016 school year district calendar. (Attachment)
7. Approve the payment of $2,000 to Literacy and Learning Solutions, LLC, a private
consultant for Fundations, to perform full day training at Parker School, funded by the NCLB
Grant.
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Roll Call
Mrs. Bensinger
Mrs. DiNizio
Mrs. Harrity
Dr. Hrevnack
Mr. Oliver
Mrs. San Phillips
Mrs. Schueler, Vice President
Ms. Townsend
Mr. Yacik, President
V. TECHNOLOGY AND CO-CURRICULAR
A. Report of the Technology & Co-Curricular Committee Chair – Ms. Monica Townsend
B. Resolutions for approval on May 12, 2014, as recommended by the Superintendent
of Schools:
Motion
Second
1. Approve the 2013-2014 one-day Field Trips. (Attachment)
2. Approve Fred Zito as a Volunteer Football Assistant Coach for the 2014- 2015 school
year. (Mandated paperwork completed)
Roll Call
Mrs. Bensinger
Mrs. DiNizio
Mrs. Harrity
Dr. Hrevnack
Mr. Oliver
Mrs. San Phillips
Mrs. Schueler, Vice President
Ms. Townsend
Mr. Yacik, President
VI. POLICY AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
A. Report of the Policy & Public Relations Committee Chair – Mrs. Diane Bensinger
VII. FACILITIES AND FINANCE
A. Report of the Finance Committee Chair – Mr. David Oliver
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B. Resolutions for approval on May 12, 2014, as recommended by the Superintendent of
Schools:
Motion
Second
1. Approve bills list for May 12, 2014 in the amount of $ 2,691,322.96 (Attachment)
2. Approve Treasurer's Report for March 2014 (Attachment)
3. Approve Participation in the Public Employer Trust Agreement for Dental Insurance
Approve participation in the Public Employer Trust Agreement for dental insurance
benefits for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30. 2015 administered by Brown and
Brown Benefit Advisors, and authorize the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to
execute the trust agreement. (Attachment)
4. Accept Elks Beacon Grant for LEGO Model Project at Mauger School
Accept a $2,000 Elks Beacon Grant for a Von E. Mauger School LEGO after school
program for grades 4 and 5. The funds will be accounted for in the Middlesex Board of
Education’s Special Revenue Fund and will be used for program supplies and salaries.
Roll Call
Mrs. Bensinger
Mrs. DiNizio
Mrs. Harrity
Dr. Hrevnack
Mr. Oliver
Mrs. San Phillips
Mrs. Schueler, Vice President
Ms. Townsend
Mr. Yacik, President
VIII. PERSONNEL
A. Report of the Personnel Committee Chair – Ms. Sharon Schueler
B. Resolution for approval on May 12, 2014 as recommended by the Superintendent
of Schools:
Motion
Second
1. Approve the attached Personnel Schedules:
Appointments Contractual
Schedule A Pg. 14
Hourly Employees
Schedule B N/A
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Substitute Teachers / Nurses
Extra Contracts / Stipends
Leaves of Absence
Retirement / Resignations
Staff Transfers
Salary Guide Adjustments
Academic Stipends
Middlesex Community School Appointments
Schedule C
Schedule D
Schedule E
Schedule F
Schedule G
Schedule H
Schedule I
Schedule J
N/A
Pg. 15
N/A
Pg. 16
N/A
N/A
Pg. 17
Pg. 18
2. Salary Notifications – Middlesex Education Association Tenured Certificated
Staff and Secretaries for 2014 – 2015
That the tenured staff covered by the Middlesex Education Association Collective
Bargaining Agreement, listed on Exhibit A (Tenured Certificated Staff) and Exhibit B
(Tenured Secretaries) be notified that their salary, level, and step for the 2014 – 2015
school year will be the same as the 2013 – 2014 agreement until completion of a
successor agreement between the Middlesex Education Association and the Middlesex
Board of Education.
3. Reappointment of the Middlesex Education Association Non-Tenured
Certificated Staff and Secretaries Receiving Tenure for 2014 – 2015
That the non-tenured staff covered by the Middlesex Education Association Collective
Bargaining Agreement, listed on Exhibit C (Certificated Staff), and Exhibit D
(Secretaries) to be reappointed for the 2014 – 2015 school year, with employment
contracts issued at the same salary, level, and step as the 2013 – 2014 agreement until
completion of a successor agreement between the Middlesex Education Association and
the Middlesex Board of Education, and barring any unforeseen events, it appears that
these staff members will earn tenure in accordance with the New Jersey School Laws.
4. Reappointment of the Middlesex Education Association Non-Tenured Staff and
Secretaries for 2014 – 2015
That the non-tenured staff covered by the Middlesex Education Association Collective
Bargaining Agreement listed on Exhibit E, (non-tenured Certificated Staff) and
Exhibit F, (Non-tenured Secretaries), be reappointed for the 2014 – 2015 school year,
with employment contracts issued at the same salary, level, and step as the 2013 – 2014
agreement until completion of a successor agreement between the Middlesex Education
Association and the Middlesex Board of Education.
5. Appointment of the Non-Tenurable Custodians, Maintenance, Drivers and
Teacher Assistants for 2014 – 2015
That the staff covered by the Middlesex Education Association Collective Bargaining
Agreement listed on Exhibit G, (Maintenance Staff, Custodial Staff) and Exhibit H,
(Drivers and Teacher Assistants) be approved for the appointment for the 2014 – 2015
school year with employment contracts issued to those staff members at the same
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salary, and step as the 2013 – 2014 agreement until completion of a successor
agreement between the Middlesex Education Association and the Middlesex Board of
Education.
6. Salary Notifications – Middlesex Administrators’ and Supervisor’s Association
Tenured Administrators’ and Supervisor’s for 2014 – 2015
That the tenured staff covered by the Middlesex Administrators’ and Supervisors’
Association Collective Bargaining Agreement listed on Exhibit I, be notified that their
salary, track, and step for the 2014 – 2015 school year be the same as the 2013 – 2014
agreement until completion of a successor agreement between the Middlesex
Administrators’ and Supervisors’ Association and the Middlesex Board of Education.
7. Reappointment of Non-tenured Administrative Staff - Middlesex Administrators’
and Supervisors’ Association Non-Tenured Administrators’ and Supervisors’ for
the 2014 – 2015 Receiving Tenure
That the non-tenured staff covered by the Middlesex Administrators’ and Supervisors’
Association Collective Bargaining Agreement listed on Exhibit J, be reappointed for the
2014 – 2015 school year and be notified that their salary, track, and step for the 2014 –
2015 school year will be the same as the 2013 – 2014 agreement until completion of a
successor agreement between the Middlesex Administrators’ and Supervisors’
Association and the Middlesex Board of Education, and barring any unforeseen events, it
appears that these staff members will earn tenure in accordance with the New Jersey
School Laws.
8. Salary Notifications for Tenured Staff Not Covered by the Collective Bargaining
Agreement for 2014 – 2015
That the tenured staff not covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement listed on
Exhibit K, be notified that their salary for the 2014 – 2015 school year be the same as
the 2013 – 2014 Salary.
9. Appointment of Staff Eligible for Tenure and Staff in Positions Not Eligible for
Tenure Not Covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2014 – 2015
That the staff eligible for tenure and staff in positions not eligible for tenure listed on
Exhibit L, who are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement be reappointed for
the 2014 – 2015 school year and be notified that their salary will be the same as the
2013 – 2014 salary.
10. Approve the Employment Contract of Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Approve the employment contract of Michele Previte, Business Administrator/Board
Secretary for July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
11. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Middlesex Board of
Education and the Middlesex Education Association to memorialize one (1) HS Media
Specialist Stipend in the amount of $2500/year and one (1) Athletic Trainer Stipend in the
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amount of $4000/year. Both stipends are for an extension of work hours beyond the
contracted day. (Attachment)
12. Title Change
Approve change of title from District Network Manager to District Technology Manager
effective July 1, 2014.
Roll Call
Mrs. Bensinger
Mrs. DiNizio
Mrs. Harrity
Dr. Hrevnack
Mr. Oliver
Mrs. San Phillips
Mrs. Schueler, Vice President
Ms. Townsend
Mr. Yacik, President
IX. OLD BUSINESS
X. NEW BUSINESS
Report of the NJSBA Delegate Assembly – Dr. John Hrevnack
XI. COMMUNICATION FROM THE PUBLIC
Board President opens the public comment portion of the meeting. “Please direct your comments or
questions to the Board President and state your name and address for the record.”
Name:
Address:
Comment:
Name:
Address:
Comment:
Name:
Address:
Comment:
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XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion
Time:
Second
Approve an Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 231, PL 1975, also known as the Open Public
Meetings Act, authorizing a public body to meet in executive private session under certain limited
circumstances, and said law requires the Board adopt a resolution at a public meeting before it can
meet in such an executive or private session,
A. The Middlesex Board of Education hereby determines that it may be necessary to meet in
Executive Session on May 12, 2014 to discuss matters involving:
a) Personnel
b) Legal Matters
c) Negotiations
B. And that the matters discussed will be made public if and when confidentiality is no longer
required.
Board reconvened in Open Session at:
XIV. MOVE TO ADJOURN
Motion
Time:
Second
Roll Call
Mrs. Bensinger
Mrs. DiNizio
Mrs. Harrity
Dr. Hrevnack
Mr. Oliver
Mrs. San Phillips
Mrs. Schueler, Vice President
Ms. Townsend
Mr. Yacik, President
INFORMATION
The next Board of Education meeting date will be held in the
Middlesex High School Library on June 9, 2014.
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Education IV. B. 1
Schedule A
Home Instruction
ID #
1630020
Duration
4/10/2014 – TBD
Hours / Week
10 hours/week
District Staff / Facility
Professional Education
Services, Inc.
2527272
4/30/2014 – TBD
10 hours/week
Brookfield Schools/For Keeps
Program
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Education IV. B. 1
Schedule E
Student Teacher Placement
Name / School
Teacher /Instructor
Intrabartola, Chelsea Lina Prinzivalli / WG
Rutgers Graduate
Teacher Grade 1
School of Education
Time / Class
9/1/14 – 11/5/2014
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Education IV. B. 1
Schedule F
Fire/Emergency Drills – April 2014
School
Fire Drill # 1
Emergency Drill
High School
4/11/2014
4/11/2014 Evacuation
Mauger
4/ 8/2014
4/9/2014 Shelter In Place
Hazelwood
4/25/2014
4/2/2014 Lock Down
Parker
2/28/2014
4/4/2014 Evacuation
Watchung
4/14/2014
4/3/2014 Shelter in Place
Out of School Suspensions – April 2014
School
Date
M/F
Grade
High School
4/7/2014
4/9/2014
M
M
9
9
1 day
2 days
Mauger
4/3/2014
4/7/2014
M
M
8
7
4 days
3 days
Hazelwood
Parker
Watchung
Time
NONE
NONE
NONE
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Personnel VIII. B. 1
Schedule A
Appointments Contractual
Step / Level/
Salary
School
Building
Effective
Date
Name
Position
**Gene, John W.
Teacher
Industrial Arts
Step 13+MA***
$68,251
MHS
9/1/2014
**Morgan, Teresa A.
Teacher
Family & Consumer
Sciences
Step 14+MA***
$71,381
MHS
9/1/2014
*Regan, Ryan
Middle School
Assistant Principal
Step 1
VEM
7/1/2014
District Technology
Manager
$116,000
District
7/1/2014
**Young, Charles
$101,800****
*Fingerprints approved through NJ DOE Criminal History Review Unit
** Pending approval of NJ DOE Criminal History Review Unit
*** Based on the 2011–2014 MEA agreement until completion of a successor agreement between the
Middlesex Education Association and the Middlesex Board of Education.
**** Based on the 2011–2014 MASA agreement until completion of a successor agreement between the
Middlesex Administrators and Supervisors Association and the Middlesex Board of Education.
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Personnel VIII. B. 1
Schedule D
Extra Contracts / Stipends
Position / Stipend
Name
Amount***
HS Tennis Girls Head Coach
Hottensen, William*
$5,190
HS Tennis Girls J.V. Assistant Coach
O’Donnell, Michael*
$4,580
HS Basketball Girls Head Coach
Carlin, Michael*
$6,400
HS Basketball Girls J.V. Assist. Coach
Goldstein, Jared*
$4,580
HS Basketball Girls Freshman Assist.
Hintelmann, Thomas*
$4,280
HS Wrestling Head Coach
Appello, Patrick*
$6,400
HS Competitive Cheerleading Coach
Lissy, Lee Ann*
$3,590
HS Bowling Head Coach
Chismar, Christopher*
$2,380
Effective
Date
9/1/2014
*Fingerprints approved through NJ DOE Criminal History Review Unit
**Fingerprints pending approval from NJDOE Criminal History Review Unit
***Based on the 2011 – 2014 MEA agreement until completion of a successor agreement between the
Middlesex Education Association and the Middlesex Board of Education.
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Personnel VIII. B. 1
Schedule F
End of Service
Name
Position
School
Category
Storch, Nicole
Teacher ASI
Teacher RR
PR
VEM
Resignation
Last Day
6/30/14
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Personnel VIII. B. 1
Schedule I
Academic Stipends
(ESY, SWIM, Curriculum Writing, Honorariums)
Name
Bodenschatz, Jessica
Chemey, Nadine
Nelson, Valerie
Spang, Kathleen
Swartz, James
Vitali, Vera
Category
Algebra I
Curriculum
Writing
Rate
$30/hour
$30/hour
$30/hour
$30/hour
$30/hour
$30/hour
$40/hour
$40/hour
Ebbe, Stacy
Hanntz, Jessica
After School
Tutoring
Albanese, Laura
Casey, Bonnie
Cosentino, Connie
Ebbe, Stacey
Rosenberg, Laura
$30/hour
Reading/Writing $30/hour
Night at Parker $30/hour
School
$30/hour
$30/hour
Kacprowicz, Andrea
Wood, Laurie
Lego Model
Facilitators
Albanese, Laura
Cygan, Maria
Danneberger, Matthew
Ebbe, Stacy
Gianchiglia, Lori
Hanntz, Jessica
Kelly, Mary
Lobby, Karen
McDonald, Kayla
O’Keeffe, Ann
Skellington, Dawn
Strang, Edie
White, Karly
Himelrick, Judith
S.W.I.M.
Teaching
Staff
S.W.I.M. sub.
$250/teacher
$40/hour
$40/hour
$40/hour
$40/hour
$40/hour
$40/hour
$40/hour
$40/hour
$40/hour
$40/hour
$40/hour
$40/hour
$40/hour
$40/hour
Length of Time
Funding
Not to exceed
20 hours
per teacher
6 hours
6 hours
Title I Funds
1 hour
1 hour
1 hour
1 hour
1 hour
Title 1 Funds
6 one hour
sessions
Beacon
Grant
NCLB Grant
64 hours each
NCLB Grant
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Personnel VIII. B. 1
Schedule J
Middlesex Community School
Employee /
Adult
Rodriguez,
Jennifer*
Employee /
Student
Program
Position
Before & After Care
Sub. Supr.
Rate of
Pay/hr.
$14.00
Effective
5/13/14
*Fingerprints approved through NJ DOE Criminal History Review Unit
** Pending approval of NJ DOE Criminal History Review Unit
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