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REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE DELSEA REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF
EDUCATION ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2014 IN THE DELSEA REGIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL MEDIA
CENTER
Purpose:
2014-15 SCHOOL YEAR REGULAR BOARD MEETING FOR October SEE PAGE (S)
OF MINUTES AGENDA
Special Note:
THE MEETING APPROVED AND PRE-SCHEDULED BEGAN 7:30 P.M.
Board Mem. Pres.
President Mario Christina
Mr. John Bruno
Mrs. Kathie Catucci – 7:43
Mr. Gregory Coffin
Mr. William DiMatteo
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. David Piccirillo
Mr. Thomas Tobin – Absent
Admin. Pres.
Dr. Piera Gravenor, Superintendent, Mr. Joseph Collins, Business Administrator/Board Secretary, Dr. Melissa Williams, Assistant
Superintendent
Press Identified:
Sentinel
Statement:
Regular Session:
Board President Mario Christina read the following statement: "As President of the Delsea Regional High School District Board
of Education, I hereby certify that provisions of the "Open Public Meeting Law" P.L. 1975, Chapter 231, have been met. Notice
of this meeting was mailed to "The South Jersey Times", The Sentinel", and "The Daily Journal", as well as to the municipal
clerks of Elk and Franklin Townships.
Pledge:
Mr. William DiMatteo led the pledge of allegiance.
Motion by Mr. John Bruno, seconded by Mr. Greg Coffin, to approve the minutes for the regular session for the regular meeting
on September 3, 2014
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Abstentions – 0
Motion Carried Unanimously
COMMUNICATIONS:
None
PRESENTATIONS:
K. Assini
Awarded for
Teaching
Excellence
VPs H.S. and M.S.
Semi Annual
Violence and
Vandalism Report
Mr. Michael Thomas of California Casualty honored Kathleen Assini and awarded a $650.00 check for teaching excellence.
Kathleen then thanked the Board for their support.
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Mr. Nicholson, Mr. Passante, and Mrs. Divens spoke about Semi Annual Violence and Vandalism Report
Mr. Nicholson stated that the Middle School numbers are very similar to the prior year. Mr. Nicholson also noted that in the past
five years only two fights per year
Mrs. Divens stated that the High School numbers were lowered by two.
Mr. Passante described programs that were instituted to reduce violence and vandalism.
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CITIZENS
Citizen Mrs. Bolinski commended the Board on the Bond Referendum, she also stated that she felt issue number two and three
were voted down due to no educational relevance.
Dr. Gravenor explained the relevance of question two and three.
Citizen Mr. Pender asked when the lottery was for school choice student, and did Delsea comply with the regulations.
Dr. Gravenor explained that the lottery was held within the time lines given, also that all regulations were followed.
Mr. Pender then ask if he can review the school choice students.
Dr. Gravenor told him no.
COMMITTEES:
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - Mrs. Kathie Catucci
D. McBride FullTime Custodian
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved Daniel McBride as full-time custodian for the 2014-2015 school
year at an hourly rate of $15.00 per hour- effective September 4, 2014
Motion by Mrs. Kathie Catucci, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin - Absent
Abstentions – 0
Motion Carried Unanimously
S. Jones Full-Time
Custodian
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved Samantha Jones as full-time custodian for the 2014-2015 school
year at an hourly rate of $15.00 per hour- effective September 4, 2014
Motion by Mrs. Kathie Catucci, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin - Absent
Abstentions – 0
Motion Carried Unanimously
K. Dombrowski
Asst. Key Club
Advisor
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved Kathy Dombrowski as the Assistant Key Club advisor for the 20142015 school year
Motion by Mrs. Kathie Catucci, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin - Absent
Abstentions – 0
Motion Carried Unanimously
Aprv. 1:1 Aides
for After School
Activities
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved the following staff to work as 1:1 aides for after school activities for
the 2014-2015 school year:
1. Pam Berry
2. Linda Brescia
3. Joan Flack
4. Robert Hallquist
5. Charles Jones
Motion by Mrs. Kathie Catucci, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin - Absent
Abstentions – 0
Motion Carried Unanimously
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Aprv E.
Campanella, J.
Ebinger, M. Hill,
A. Romeo for 7th
Period Stipend
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved the following high school staff for a 7th period stipend for the 20142015 school year as listed:
1.
Eileen Campanella
2.
Jessica Ebinger
3.
Michelle Hill
4.
Angela Romeo
Motion by Mrs. Kathie Catucci, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin - Absent
Abstentions – 0
Motion Carried Unanimously
Aprv. A. Amico,
B. Blaszczyk, D.
Daigle, J. Dallet,
D. Doyle, A.
Szoke for Internal
Suspension
Stipend
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved the following high school staff to receive a stipend for Internal
Suspension for the 2014-2015 school year as listed:
1.
Allison Amico
2.
Brian Blaszczyk
3.
Dave Daigle
4.
Jim Dallet
5.
Dave Doyle
6.
Allison Szoke
Motion by Mrs. Kathie Catucci, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin - Absent
Abstentions – 0
Motion Carried Unanimously
Aprv. M. Klaszky
Homebound
Instructor
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved Michael Klaszky as a homebound instructor
Motion by Mrs. Kathie Catucci, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin - Absent
Abstentions – 0
Motion Carried Unanimously
Aprv. D.
Cummings Degree
Status Change
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved the degree status for Debra Cummings from Bachelor's Degree + 15,
Step 6-7, to Master's Degree, Step 6-7, salary pending negotiations
Motion by Mrs. Kathie Catucci, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin - Absent
Abstentions – 0
Motion Carried Unanimously
Aprv. Termination
T. Bleattler
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved the termination of bus driver Tiffany Bleattler - effective September 1, 2014
Motion by Mrs. Kathie Catucci, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Voice Roll Call Vote
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Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin - Absent
Abstentions – 0
Motion Carried Unanimously
Aprv. K.
Mittelstadt Sub.
Nurse
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved Kimberly Mittelstadt as a substitute nurse for the district at a
previously approved rate
Motion by Mrs. Kathie Catucci, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin - Absent
Abstentions – 0
Motion Carried Unanimously
Aprv. S.P. Allen
Full-Time
Custodian
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved Shawn P. Allen as full-time custodian for the 2014-2015 school year
at an hourly rate of $15.00/hr. - effective October 1, 2014
Motion by Mrs. Kathie Catucci, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin - Absent
Abstentions – 0
Motion Carried Unanimously
Aprv Jacqueline
Smashey Sub
Custodian
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved Jacqueline Smashey as substitute custodian for the 2014-2015
school year at a hourly rate of $9.00/hr - effective October 1, 2014
Motion by Mrs. Kathie Catucci, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin - Absent
Abstentions – 0
Motion Carried Unanimously
Aprv. J. Pepitone
Alt/Bookbinders
3rd MP
Teacher/Facilitator
for Art Elective
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved Joe Pepitone for the Alternative/Bookbinders Program for the 3rd
marking period as a teacher/facilitator for the Art elective
Motion by Mrs. Kathie Catucci, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin - Absent
Abstentions – 0
Motion Carried Unanimously
Regular Meeting of the Delsea Regional High School District Board of Education on Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Aprv. Leave of
Absence
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved the following leave of absence as stated below:
Employee
Leave
Requested
Federal Medical Leave
Act
State Medical Leave
Act
Danielle Smith
(secretary)
11/3/14
through
4/26/15
11/3/14
through
1/25/15
(benefit 12 weeks)
Russell
Anderson
(transportation)
9/22/14
through
12/14/14
9/22/14
through
12/14/14
(benefit 12 weeks)
N/A
Paid Leave 9/22/14 through
11/17/14
Unpaid Leave 11/18/14 through
12/14/14
Heather Brescia
(teacher)
9/29/14
through
1/05/15
N/A
N/A
Paid Leave 09/29/14 through
01/05/2015
1/26/15
through
4/26/15
(benefit 12 weeks)
Sick Days
Paid Leave 11/3/14 through
11/20/14
Unpaid Leave 11/21/14 through
4/26/15
Motion by Mrs. Kathie Catucci, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin - Absent
Abstentions – 0
Motion Carried Unanimously
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE - Mr. David Piccirillo
Aprv. Board
Secretary Report:
Approved Board Secretary’s Report in accordance with 18A: 17-36 and 18A: 17-9 for the month of May, 2014. The Board
Secretary certifies that no line item account has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A: 23A – 16.10 (c) 3 and that
sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
On File Superintendent’s Office
Motion by Mr. David Piccirillo, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin - Absent
Abstentions – 0
Motion Carried Unanimously
Aprv. Treasurers
Report:
Approved the Treasurer Report in accordance with 8A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of August 2014. The Treasurer's
Report and Secretary's Report are in agreement for the month of August 2014
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Motion by Mr. David Piccirillo, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin - Absent
Abstentions – 0
Motion Carried Unanimously
Aprv Board Sec.
Cert.
Approved Board Secretary certification, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A – 16.10 (c) 2 which certifies that there are no
changes in anticipated revenue amounts or revenue sources.
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Motion by Mr. David Piccirillo, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin - Absent
Abstentions – 0
Motion Carried Unanimously
Aprv Board Cert
Approved Board of Education Certification – pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A – 16.10 (c) 4 We certify that after review of the
secretary’s monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that to
the best of our knowledge no major accounts or fund have been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A – 16.10 (b) and
that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
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Motion by Mr. David Piccirillo, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin - Absent
Abstentions – 0
Motion Carried Unanimously
Aprv. Transfers:
Approved the Report of the Transfer for August 2014
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of minutes
Motion by Mr. David Piccirillo, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Roll Call Vote
Yes - 6
No - 0 Abstentions - 0
Mr. John Bruno - Yes
Mrs. Kathie Catucci – Yes
Mr. Mario Christina – Yes
Mr. Gregory Coffin - Yes
Mr. William DiMatteo - Yes
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. David Piccirillo - Yes
Mr. Thomas Tobin - Absent
Aprv. Bills
Motion Carried Unanimously
Approved the monthly bill list as distributed
i.
Bill Operating List
ii.
Hand Checks
$24,964.74
iii.
Athletic Bills
$30,679.08
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$895,004.10
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Motion by Mr. David Piccirillo, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Roll Call Vote
Yes - 6
No - 0
Mr. John Bruno - Yes
Mrs. Kathie Catucci – Yes
Mr. Mario Christina – Yes
Mr. Gregory Coffin - Yes
Abstentions - 0
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Mr. William DiMatteo - Yes
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. David Piccirillo - Yes
Mr. Thomas Tobin - Absent
Motion Carried Unanimously
Aprv. Tuition
Contract w/
Newfield Regular
Ed. Students
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved a Tuition Contract Agreement with the Newfield School District for
regular education students
Motion by Mr. David Piccirillo, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin - Absent
Abstentions – 0
Motion Carried Unanimously
Aprv. Agreement
w/ OLMA for
Nonpublic
Technology
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved the agreement between Delsea and Our Lady of Mercy Academy for
the purchase of Nonpublic Technology. (Delsea will not reimburse Our Lady of Mercy Academy directly for purchases)
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Motion by Mr. David Piccirillo, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin - Absent
Abstentions – 0
Motion Carried Unanimously
Aprv. Title I
Salaries
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved the Title I salaries as attached
Motion by Mr. David Piccirillo, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin - Absent
Abstentions – 0
Motion Carried Unanimously
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - Mr. David Piccirillo
Aprv.
Clinics/Workshops
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved the following Clinics/Workshops as listed:
Name
Location
Workshop
Date
Reg. Fee
Linda Lawyer
Camden
County
Technical
School
Association of
Student
Assistance
Professionals
9/9/14
11/17/14
1/23/15
3/16/15
5/15/15
No Cost
Mileage
& Tolls
Lodging
Total
No Cost
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Linda Lawyer
Gloucester
County
Institute of
Technology
Schools United
for Respect and
Equality
9/24/14
10/22/14
11/19/14
12/17/14
1/14/15
2/11/15
3/4/15
4/22/15
Linda Lawyer
Plaza Fifty
Five, Mantua
GRASP Meeting
9/12/14
No Cost
No Cost
Stockton
College
NGSS Workshop
for
Administrators
9/24/14
No Cost
No Cost
Kennedy
Behavioral
Health
School Drug
Screen Program
9/26/14
No Cost
No Cost
EIRC, Mullica
Hill
NJ Network to
Close the
Achievement
Gaps Seminar
Series
9/29/14
No Cost
No Cost
EIRC, Mullica
Hill
NJ Network to
Close the
Achievement
Gaps Seminar
Series
9/29/14
No Cost
No Cost
EIRC, Mullica
Hill
NJ Network to
Close the
Achievement
Gaps Seminar
Series
9/29/14
No Cost
No Cost
EIRC,
Mullica Hill
NJ Network to
Close the
Achievement
Gaps Seminar
Series
9/29/14
No Cost
No Cost
Kathy Assini
DOE, Trenton
State Teacher of
the Year
10/1/14
No Cost
No Cost
Kathy Assini
Princeton,
Chaucney
Center
State Teacher of
the Year Next
Steps
10/2/14
&
10/3/14
No Cost
No Cost
Auletto
Caterers
Heroin:
Suburbia's Deadly
Secret
10/3/14
No Cost
No Cost
Aalto Caterers
Heroin:
Suburbia's Deadly
Secret
10/3/14
No Cost
No Cost
Courtyard by
Marriott -
Rowan Literacy
Consortium
10/3/14
10/17/14
No Cost
No Cost
Elisa Lomon
Linda Lawyer
**Tina Basile
**Kimberly
Kelly
**Karen Valla
**Tara Raftery
Linda Lawyer
*Tina Basile
No Cost
No Cost
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Rowan
University
***Melissa
Jernegan
12/5/14
1/23/15
2/6/15
4/17/15
5/8/15
***Cathy
Hertens
Rowan Literacy
Consortium
10/3/14
10/17/14
12/5/14
1/23/15
2/6/15
4/17/15
5/8/15
No Cost
No Cost
Courtyard by
Marriott Rowan
University
Rowan Literacy
Consortium
10/3/14
10/17/14
12/5/14
1/23/15
2/6/15
4/17/15
5/8/15
No Cost
No Cost
Maggiano's,
Cherry Hill
PARCC
Assessment &
CCSS: How to
Prepare NJ
Students
10/8/14
No Cost
West Windsor
Strategies for
Teaching
Students with
Visual
Impairments
10/16/14
No Cost
No Cost
West Windsor
Strategies for
Teaching
Students with
Visual
Impairments
10/16/14
$39.99
$39.99
Chauncey
Center,
Princeton
New Jersey
County Teachers
Conference
10/17/14
No Cost
No Cost
EIRC, Mullica
Hill
NJ Network to
Close the
Achievement
Gaps Seminar
Series
10/20/14
No Cost
No Cost
EIRC, Mullica
Hilll
NJ Network to
Close the
Achievement
Gaps Seminar
Series
10/20/14
No Cost
No Cost
EIRC, Mullica
Hill
NJ Network to
Close the
Achievement
Gaps Seminar
Series
10/20/14
No Cost
No Cost
***Brian
Theurer
Carolyn Ferrucci
Dr.
Thompson
Courtyard by
Marriott Rowan
University
Kristine Jiannotti
Kathy Assini
**Tara Raftery
**Candice Davis
**Brian Theurer
$21.70
$21.70
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EIRC, Mullica
Hill
NJ Network to
Close the
Achievement
Gaps Seminar
Series
10/20/14
No Cost
No Cost
**Jennifer
Macielag
EIRC, Mullica
Hill
NJ Network to
Close the
Achievement
Gaps Seminar
Series
10/20/14
No Cost
No Cost
Matthew
Nicastro
EIRC, Mullica
Hill
Next Generation
Science Standards
10/23/14
$139.00
$139.00
Karen Valla
EIRC, Mullica
Hill
Next Generation
Science Standards
10/23/14
$139.00
$139.00
Hyatt, New
Brunswick
PARCC & CCSS
Math Workshop
10/24/14
$195.00
Stockton
College
Echoes &
Reflections
Leaders in
Holocaust
Education
10/27/14
No Cost
No Cost
Rowan
University
Primary Source
Lesson
Development
Workshop for
Teachers and
Librarians
10/27/14
No Cost
No Cost
**Kristine
Jiannotti
Rowan
University
PARCC in
Elementary and
Middle School
10/29/14
$135.00
Tina Basile
Courtyard by
Marriott Rowan
University
The Truth About
Marijuana
10/30/14
No Cost
No Cost
Courtyard by
Marriott Rowan
University
The Truth About
Marijuana
10/30/14
No Cost
No Cost
Courtyard by
Marriott Rowan
University
The Truth About
Marijuana
10/30/14
No Cost
No Cost
**Dana Wilbur
Elisa Lomon
Keith Allonardo
Anne
Papiano
Linda Lawyer
Mollie
Huntsinger
$45.55
$10.54
$240.55
$145.54
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Monroe Twp.
Chromebooks and
the CCSS
11/3/14
$199.00
EIRC, Mullica
Hill
NJ Network to
Close the
Achievement
Gaps Series
11/12/14
No Cost
No Cost
EIRC, Mullica
Hill
NJ Network to
Close the
Achievement
Gaps Series
11/12/14
No Cost
No Cost
EIRC,
Mullica Hill
NJ Network to
Close the
Achievement
Gaps Series
11/17/14
No Cost
No Cost
EIRC, Mullica
Hill
NJ Network to
Close the
Achievement
Gaps Series
11/17/14
No Cost
No Cost
EIRC, Mullica
Hill
NJ Network to
Close the
Achievement
Gaps Series
11/17/14
No Cost
No Cost
EIRC, Mullica
Hill
NJ Network to
Close the
Achievement
Gaps Series
11/17/14
No Cost
No Cost
EIRC, Mullica
Hill
NJ Network to
Close the
Achievement
Gaps Series
11/17/14
No Cost
No Cost
**Jessica
Ebinger
EIRC, Mullica
Hill
NJ Network to
Close the
Achievement
Gaps
Series
11/17/14
No Cost
No Cost
Brian D'Ottavio
Gloucester
County
College
HESSA Training
Institute
11/18/14
No Cost
No Cost
Gloucester
County
College
HESSA Training
Institute
11/18/14
No Cost
No Cost
EIRC, Mullica
Hill
NJ Network to
Close the
Achievement
Gaps Series
12/8/14
No Cost
No Cost
EIRC, Mullica
Hill
NJ Network to
Close the
Achievement
Gaps Series
12/8/14
No Cost
No Cost
**Lou Neglia
**Brian
D'Ottavio
**Shane
McNichol
**Karen
Armistead
**Elizabeth Putz
**Dan Bockman
**Sgt. James
Merritt
**Tina Dare
Coleen Bachi
**Tara Raftery
**Denise Arizzi
$42.16
$241.16
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EIRC, Mullica
Hill
NJ Network to
Close the
Achievement
Gaps Series
12/8/14
No Cost
No Cost
EIRC, Mullica
Hill
NJ Network to
Close the
Achievement
Gaps Series
12/8/14
No Cost
No Cost
EIRC, Mullica
Hill
NJ Network to
Close the
Achievement
Gaps Series
12/8/14
No Cost
No Cost
EIRC,
Mullica Hill
NJ Network to
Close the
Achievement
Gaps Series
12/8/14
No Cost
No Cost
EIRC, Mullica
Hill
NJ Network to
Close the
Achievement
Gaps Series
12/8/14
No Cost
No Cost
Livingston
Close Reading
and Smart
Analytical
Writing
12/9/14
$199.00
$66.99
$279.49
Dr. Thompson
Westin, Mt.
Laurel
Standards-based
IEP's in the
CCSS/PARCC
Era
12/12/14
No Cost
$20.03
$20.03
Dr. Thompson
Rowan
University
Is it an IEP, 504
Accommodation
Plan or What?
1/8/15
No Cost
$5.08
$5.08
EIRC, Mullica
Hill
NJ Network to
Close the
Achievement
Gaps Series
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McCulley
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**Keith
Allonardo
**Shane
McNichol
**Christine
Onorato
**Shane
McNichol
**Karen
Armistead
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Nicholson
**George
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**Patrick
Dougherty
**Linda Lawyer
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McNichol
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**** ** Paid for with Title II monies
*** ***Paid for with Title I monies
Motion by Mr. David Piccirillo, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Roll Call Vote
Yes - 6
No – 0 (with Abstentions)
Abstentions – Mr. Piccirrillo – All EIRC
Mr. Coffin – All Stockton
Mr. John Bruno - Yes
Mrs. Kathie Catucci – Yes
Mr. Mario Christina – Yes
Mr. Gregory Coffin - Yes
Mr. William DiMatteo - Yes
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. David Piccirillo - Yes
Mr. Thomas Tobin - Absent
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Motion Carried Unanimously
Aprv. D.
Hassinger to
Observe K. Briles
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved Dominique Hassinger, Seton Hall graduate program to observe
Kevin Briles
Motion by Mr. David Piccirillo, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin - Absent
Abstentions – 0
Motion Carried Unanimously
Aprv. Student T.T.
to Work Inspira
Hospital
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved student T.T. to work at Inspira Hospital at an
hourly rate of $8.25
Roll Call Vote
Yes - 6
No – 0
Abstentions – 0
Mr. John Bruno - Yes
Mrs. Kathie Catucci – Yes
Mr. Mario Christina – Yes
Mr. Gregory Coffin - Yes
Mr. William DiMatteo - Yes
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. David Piccirillo - Yes
Mr. Thomas Tobin - Absent
Motion Carried Unanimously
Aprv. C. Bowlman
Social Worker
Intern to Work
With Dr.
Thompson, L.
Elisio, and J.
Burton
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved Carleen Bowlman, Social Worker intern from
Stockton College, to work with Dr. Thompson, Lisa Elisio and Jack Burton
Motion by Mr. David Piccirillo, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 5
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin - Absent
Abstentions – 1
Motion Carried Unanimously
Aprv.
Title
I
Parent
Involvement
Policy and SchoolParent Compact
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved the Title I Parent Involvement Policy and School-Parent Compact
Motion by Mr. David Piccirillo, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin - Absent
Abstentions – 0
Motion Carried Unanimously
POLICY – Mr. Greg Coffin
None
FACILITIES/ATHLETIC - Mr. John Bruno
Aprv. Athletic
Changes/Additions
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved the following athletic changes/additions as listed:
Name
Sport
Action
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John Miller†
Girls Basketball/Asst. Coach/Varsity/JV
Recommend
Noel Vadino†
Girls Basketball/Asst. Coach/Freshman
Recommend
Bill Goldsborough†
Middle School Football/Volunteer
Recommend
John Dunn†
Girls XC, Winter and Spring Track and Field/Volunteer
Recommend
Kevin Miller†
Girls Spring Track/Asst. Coach
Recommend
Jeremy Mentzer †
Middle School Football/Volunteer
Recommend
Russell Streater †
Freshman Football/Volunteer
Recommend
† All coach hiring is pending completion of required state paperwork
Motion by Mr. John Bruno, seconded by Mr. William DiMatteo
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin - Absent
Aprv. B. Carione
to attend SJ Junior
Annual Choaches
Clinic
Abstentions – 0
Motion Carried Unanimously
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved golf coach, Brian Carione to attend the SJ Junior Tour Annual
Coaches Clinic on October 29, 2014
Motion by Mr. John Bruno, seconded by Mr. Greg Coffin
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin - Absent
Abstentions – 0
Motion Carried Unanimously
Aprv. Resolution
for Membership
NJSIAA
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved the resolution for the membership in the
NJSIAA
Motion by Mr. John Bruno, seconded by Mr. William DiMatteo
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin - Absent
Abstentions – 0
Motion Carried Unanimously
BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE - Mr. William DiMatteo
Aprv. Facility Use
Requests
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved the facility use requests as listed:
Date Requested
Name of Person/Organization
Facilities Requested
Aura Home & School - Wizards Basketball
Game
(Insurance Certificate Received )
HS Gym
Time
1/10/15
7:00 - 9:00
PM
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Scarlet Knights Wrestling Club - P.
Dougherty
(Insurance Certificate Received )
HS Wrestling Room
9/1/14 - 7/1/15
2:30 - 9:00
PM
Delsea Jr. Wrestling P. Dougherty
(Insurance Certificate Received )
HS Gym,
Wrestling Room,
MS Gym, Field House, MS/HS Weight
Room
9/1/14 - 9/1/15
6:00 - 10:00
PM
HS Gym & MS Gym
10/1/14 - 3/6/15
6:30 - 9:00
PM
HS Gym
10/14/14
7:00 - 9:00
PM
HS Auditorium
HS Cafe
11/21/14 &
11/23/14
5:00 - 10:00
PM
12:00 - 7:00
PM
Franklin Township Youth Basketball
(Insurance Certificate Received)
Delsea Basketball - T. Freeman
College Coach Workout
Christine’s Dance Studio
rehearsal/recital
(Insurance Certificate Received)
Janvier Presbyterian Nursery School †
HS Auditorium & Media Center
12/12/14 &
6/12/15
6:00 - 8:30
PM
6:00 - 8:00
PM
Alumni Soccer Game V. Nestore
Varsity Soccer Field
10/18/14
2:00 - 4:00
PM
† Pending Insurance Certificate
Motion by Mr. William DiMatteo, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin – Absent
Abstentions – 0
Motion Carried Unanimously
CAFETERIA COMMITTEE - Mr. Garry Lightfoot
None
TRANSPORTATION – Mr. Thomas Tobin
None
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT - Dr. Piera Gravenor
Aprv Special Ed
Tuition Placement
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved the following special education tuition student placements as listed:
Initials
DOB
Township
Classification
School
Contracted Educational
Tuition Per Diem
E.A.
12/25/96
Franklinville
SLD
Pineland Learning Center
$257.33
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S.J.
5/19/98
Elk Twp.
ED
Archway Programs Upper Schools
$186.74
S.J.
3/26/97
Elk Twp.
MD
Archway Programs Upper Schools
$186.74
L.S.
3/5/02
Elk Twp.
SLD
Home Instruction
F.K.
2/23/99
Franklinville
SLD
Home Instruction
B.G.
1/10/97
Elk Twp.
OHI
Camden County Vocational
Technical School
Y.S.
11/29/98
Franklin
Twp.
MD
Home Instruction
$14,466/year
Motion by Mr. William DiMatteo, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Roll Call Vote
Yes - 6
No - 0 Abstentions - 0
Mr. John Bruno - Yes
Mrs. Kathie Catucci – Yes
Mr. Mario Christina – Yes
Mr. Gregory Coffin - Yes
Mr. William DiMatteo - Yes
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. David Piccirillo - Yes
Mr. Thomas Tobin - Absent
Aprv. Field Trips
Motion Carried Unanimously
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved the following field trips for approval in accordance with our fee
schedule and educational significance as listed:
September 27 & 29, 2014
Natural Helper Training
Kathy Assini
October 3, 2014
Longwood Gardens
Gary Nelson
October 18, 2014
University of Sciences, Drexel, University of Penn, Temple & LaSalle
Brian D'Ottavio
October 19 & 20, 2014
Camp Ockanickon
Linda Lawyer
October 22, 2014
Widener University
Jim Dallet
October 24, 2014
Gloucester County College
Dave Daigle
Motion by Mr. William DiMatteo, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin – Absent
Aprv. 14-15
Memorandum of
Agreement
Abstentions – 0
Motion Carried Unanimously
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved the 2014-2015 Memorandum of Agreement between the Franklin,
Elk and Newfield Police Departments
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Franklin, Elk,
Newfield Police
Departments
Motion by Mr. William DiMatteo, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin – Absent
Abstentions – 0
Motion Carried Unanimously
Aprv. Fees for
Student C.C. AllState Chorus
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved payment of state fees in the amount of
$275.00 for student C.C. to be part of All-State Chorus
Motion by Mr. William DiMatteo, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Roll Call Vote
Yes - 6
No - 0 Abstentions - 0
Mr. John Bruno - Yes
Mrs. Kathie Catucci – Yes
Mr. Mario Christina – Yes
Mr. Gregory Coffin - Yes
Mr. William DiMatteo - Yes
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. David Piccirillo - Yes
Mr. Thomas Tobin - Absent
Motion Carried Unanimously
Aprv. H.S./M.S.
HIB Report
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved the receipt of the September 2014
HS/MS HIB report as presented
See Page(s)
of minutes
Motion by Mr. William DiMatteo, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin – Absent
Abstentions – 0
Motion Carried Unanimously
DISTRICT REPORTS:
A. * Teacher Observation
B. **Attendance/Enrollment
C. * Suspension
1.
HS
2.
MS
D. * Transportation
E. * T&E/Curriculum/Monitoring/Staff Development
F. * CST
G. * Supervisors’ Reports:
Mrs. Ferrucci
Mr. Schoudt
Mrs. Lomon
H. Principals Educational Activities
- High School
- Middle School
I. Nurses’ Reports
- High School
- Middle School
J. Guidance
K. * Maintenance
L.
Fire Drills/Crisis Drills
Dates:
9/15/14 & 9/11/14
Times:
12:45 p.m. & 11:11 a.m.
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Locations: Main Panel & Lockout Mode –H.S.
Dates:
9/17/14 & 9/12/14
Times:
1:47 p.m. & 1:52 p.m.
Locations: D-wing & Lockdown Mode –M.S.
*
On File Superintendent’s Office
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS REPORT - Mr. David Piccirillo
None
School Business Administrator’s Report – Mr. Joseph Collins
Aprv. Kennedy
University
Hospital For
Substance Abuse
Screening
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved Kennedy University Hospital for substance abuse screening services
See Page(s)
of minutes
Motion by Mr. William DiMatteo, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin – Absent
Abstentions – 0
Motion Carried Unanimously
Aprv. Nonpublic
Agreement w/
GCSSSD
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved Nonpublic service agreement with Gloucester County Special
Services School District for all services under P.L. 1977, Chapters 192/193
Motion by Mr. William DiMatteo, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin – Absent
Abstentions – 0
Motion Carried Unanimously
Aprv. Participation
in SNJR Employee
Benefits Fund
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved the district's participation in the Southern New Jersey Regional
Employee Benefits Fund
See Page(s)
of minutes
Motion by Mr. William DiMatteo, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin – Absent
Abstentions – 0
Motion Carried Unanimously
Aprv. Resolution
Youth
Consultation Free
Meals
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved the Resolution allowing Youth Consultation to provide free meals to
all students attending the school as a part of their regular program
See Page(s)
of minutes
Motion by Mr. William DiMatteo, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Abstentions – 0
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Mr. Thomas Tobin – Absent
Motion Carried Unanimously
Aprv. S4T
Contract to
Include Full Yr
Sub.
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved amending Source 4 Teachers contract to include full year substitute
replacement at $165.00/day
See Page(s)
of minutes
Motion by Mr. William DiMatteo, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Roll Call Vote
Yes - 6
No - 0 Abstentions - 0
Mr. John Bruno - Yes
Mrs. Kathie Catucci – Yes
Mr. Mario Christina – Yes
Mr. Gregory Coffin - Yes
Mr. William DiMatteo - Yes
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. David Piccirillo - Yes
Mr. Thomas Tobin - Absent
Motion Carried Unanimously
Acknowledge
Receipt State
ASSA Audit
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent Recommend the Board acknowledge the receipt of the State ASSA Audit
Motion by Mr. William DiMatteo, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin – Absent
Abstentions – 0
Motion Carried Unanimously
Aprv. DEA Salary
Guide
Based upon recommendation of the Superintendent approved the DEA Salary Guides as presented
Motion by Mr. William DiMatteo, seconded by Mr. John Bruno
Roll Call Vote
Yes - 6
No - 0 Abstentions - 0
Mr. John Bruno - Yes
Mrs. Kathie Catucci – Yes
Mr. Mario Christina – Yes
Mr. Gregory Coffin - Yes
Mr. William DiMatteo - Yes
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. David Piccirillo - Yes
Mr. Thomas Tobin - Absent
Motion Carried Unanimously
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
None
CITIZENS:
Citizen Mrs.Karen Ballinger inquired why Middle School and High School where no longer ridding the same bus, also if the bus
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is consistently early to school why are we not changing the pickup time to a later time
Dr. Gravenor explained we are no longer sharing services with Franklin Township and that the busses have to be ready to pick up
other students after dropping off
Mrs. Karen Ballinger also wanted to know if the chrome books could be done away with and the funds used for something else
Dr Gravenor stated that they could not
Adjourn Regular:
Motion by Mr. William DiMatteo, seconded by Mr. John Bruno that the meeting be adjourned at 8:07 P.M.
Voice Roll Call Vote
Yes – 6
No - 0
Mr. Vincent Parisi - Absent
Mr. Garry Lightfoot - Absent
Mr. Thomas Tobin – Absent
Abstentions – 0
Motion Carried Unanimously
Sincerely,
Joseph M. Collins
Business Administrator/
Board Secretary
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