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Public notice of this meeting pursuant to the Open Public Meeting Act has been given by the Board Secretary in the
following manner:
(a)
Posting written notice on the official school bulletin board of the Pennsauken Campus,
Pennsauken, NJ and the Gloucester Township Campus, Gloucester Township, NJ on November 4, 2014.
(b)
Mailing written notice to the Courier Post and South Jersey Times Newspapers on November 4, 2014.
(c)
Filing written notice with the County Clerk on November 5, 2014.
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Technical Schools in the County of Camden was held on
March 18, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the in the 1st floor conference room of the Science and Horticultural Center
of the Pennsauken Campus.
William T. Mink, Ed.D., president, called the meeting to order. The following members were present:
Alfred C. Fisher, Elizabeth Hanson, C. Ann Volk (via telephone), and William T. Mink. Bart Mueller, board member,
was absent. Also present were Patricia Fitzgerald, John Marcellus, Scott Kipers, Bonnie Durante, Greg Cappello,
Leo Lampman, Kathleen Cassidy, Angelo DeStefano, Charene Scheeper, Marlene Brubaker, Andy Alfano, and David
Patterson, Esquire.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
HONORS AND RECOGNITION – None
PRESENTATIONS - None
PRESIDENT’S REPORT – None
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – None
OLD BUSINESS
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Reminder to board members and administrators: The online Personal/Relative and Financial Disclosure
Statements are to be completed by April 30, 2015.
Reminder to board members to complete mandated training if needed.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
- None
The Board is limited in its ability to respond in public to matters of personnel, litigation, negotiations and
attorney-client privilege.
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Please state your full name and address
The length of time scheduled for public discussion will be held to five minutes for individual speakers
EXECUTIVE SESSION I
On motion of Mr. Fisher, seconded by Ms. Hanson, to adjourn the open public meeting for the purpose of
discussion in Executive Session.
The Board entered into Executive Session 7:07 p.m.
WHEREAS, the Camden County Technical Schools Board of Education (“Technical Schools”) is subject to the
Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.SA.A. 10:4-1 et seq. (“Act”) which requires that its meetings be open to the
general public; and
WHEREAS, Section 10:4-12 of the Act permits the Technical Schools Board of Education to go into closed
session, which is not open to the general public, for certain limited purposes enumerated in that Section; and
WHEREAS, the Technical Schools hereby desires to adopt this Resolution to go into closed session at this
time in order to:
Discuss matters deemed confidential by express provision of Federal or State Law
or Rule of Court;
Discuss matters in which release of the information would impair a right to
receive funds from the United States Government;
X
Discuss matters the disclosure of which constitutes an unwarranted invasion of
individual privacy, including but not limited to, information relative to an individual’s
personal or family circumstances and any material relating to medical, rehabilitation,
custodial, or child protection issues;
Expulsion Hearings
Discuss Collective Bargaining Agreements;
Discuss any matter involving the purchase, lease or acquisition of real property
with public funds, the setting of bank rates or investment of public funds where it could
adversely affect the public interest if disclosed;
Discuss any tactics and techniques utilized in protecting the safety and property
of the public if disclosure would impair such protection and/or any
investigations or violations or possible violations of the law;
Discuss any pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiation (other than
collective bargaining) in which the Technical Schools are or may become a party
and/or any matters falling within the attorney-client privilege; and/or
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EXECUTIVE SESSION I (continued)
Discuss any matter involving the appointment, termination, terms and conditions
of employment, evaluation of performance of, any specific prospective or current
public officer or employee of the Technical Schools;
WEREAS, the Technical Schools believes that the matters discussed in closed session can be disclosed to
the general public at such time when the President and Board Members of the Technical Schools have determined
the matters discussed are no longer required to be maintained as confidential and adopt a further resolution to
place the Closed Session Minutes into the Public Minutes Record Book.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Board Members of the Technical Schools hereby
resolves to go into closed session for the reasons articulated above immediately after passage of this
Resolution. This Resolution shall be kept on file for public inspection in accordance with statutory
provisions.
On roll call vote:
AYES: Ms. Hanson, Mr. Fisher, Ms. Volk, Dr. Mink
NAYS: None
RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION
On motion of Mr. Fisher, seconded by Ms. Hanson, to return to open session at 7:55 p.m.
On roll call vote:
AYES: Ms. Hanson, Mr. Fisher, Ms. Volk, Dr. Mink
NAYS: None
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BUSINESS OFFICE
The school business administrator recommends the following:
On motion of Mr. Fisher, seconded by Ms. Hanson, to approve and ratify the following requests.
MINUTES
To approve the following minutes of the meetings of the board of education:
February 18, 2015 – Regular Meeting
March 5, 2015 – Special Meeting
FINANCIAL
Board Secretary’s Certification.
1.
Board Secretary’s Report in accordance with 18A: 17-36 and 18A: 17-9 for the month of January 2015.
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, and inserted on page 328-A through 328-T.
2.
Reconciliation Report in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of January 2015. The
Reconciliation Report and Secretary’s Report are in agreement for the month of January 2015.
3.
Board Secretary in accordance with N.J.A.C 6A:23A-16.10 (c) 2 certifies that there are no changes in
anticipated revenue amounts or revenue sources.
4.
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 funds 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.
5.
To approve and ratify the board officer’s action in paying payroll and accounts payable warrants
issued since the last board meeting as categorized below:
February 2015
Item
Bill List (Fund 11)
Payroll
(Funds 11/20/60)
Bill List (Fund 11/20/60)
Bill List (Fund 60)
Bill List (Funds 11)
Payroll
(Funds 11/20/60)
Total
Date
02/12/15
02/13/15
02/13/15
02/13/15
02/25/15
02/27/15
Amount
$
430,087.98
$ 1,112,321.66
$
662,648.74
$
2,923.78*
$
3,168.00
$ 1,338,115.37
$ 3,549,265.53
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*Early Childhood Education
FINANCIAL (continued)
6.
To approve the appropriation adjustments (January 2015) made within the 2014-2015 school year budget
as previously reviewed and approved by the superintendent, and inserted on page 328-U through 328-W.
7.
To approve the proposed 2015-2016 budget, pending the approval of the Camden County Executive
Superintendent of Schools as inserted on page 328-X through 328-NN.
8.
To approve the following resolution.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Technical Schools in the County of Camden that
authorization is hereby granted to apply for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Competitive Grant
Program, NGO #15-EK32-H05, Cohort 11, Year 1 of 5: September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016 in the amount
of $535,000.00 per year for five years.
9.
To approve the following resolution.
WHEREAS, the Camden County Technical Schools enters into certain types of contracts with vendors
where the initial cost on same is less than $17,500; and
WHEREAS, because of the nature of these contracts, the total amount of said contract is unable to be
determined during the term of said contract because of the type services provided; and
WHEREAS, however, once it is determined and certified in writing that the value of these services
will exceed $17,500, it is necessary for the Technical Schools to require submission of additional
documentation from said vendor; and
WHEREAS, the contract for Pearson Education, Inc., Solution Tree, Cengage Learning, Ward’s Science and
Erco Ceilings, will now exceed $17,500 which requires the filing of a Political Contribution Disclosure
Form; and
WHEREAS, the above named vendors have completed and submitted a Political Contribution Disclosure
Form which certifies that they have not made any reportable contributions to a political candidate
committee in the County of Camden in the previous year, and that the continuation of the contract will
prohibit them from making any reportable contributions through the term of this contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the President and Board Members of the Camden County Technical
Schools, County of Camden and State of New Jersey that for the reasons set forth in the Preamble
hereinabove, it hereby acknowledges that the Political Contribution Disclosure Forms have been provided
by the above named vendors, together with a Determination of Value signed by the Business Administrator
for the Camden County Technical Schools, and said contracts now exceed the sum of $17,500.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
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A.
Purchases
1.
To approve the following resolution.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Technical Schools in the County of Camden that
authorization/ratification is hereby granted to approve the following state contract purchases, for
the period February 7, 2015 through March 9 2015, totaling $50,673.64.
Date
Po Date
Vendor
Department
State Contract #
Amount
2/11
1/31
Mechanics Auto Parts
Building & Grounds
PC-ATB-14-01
$ 1,685.52
2/19
2/4
US Food Service
Culinary Arts
14-10
$
552.19
2/4
US Food Service
Culinary Express
14-10
$
273.20
2/6
US Food Service
Culinary Arts
14-10
$
110.59
2/10
US Food Service
Culinary Arts
14-10
$
133.50
2/2
Office Basics
CRCLM
A-41/2013
$
244.80
2/13
US Food Service
Culinary Arts
14-10
$
235.70
2/13
US Food Service
Culinary Express
14-10
$
201.79
2/13
US Food Service
Culinary Arts
14-10
$
323.56
2/20
Grainger
Electric
A79875
$ 1,091.93
2/20
CDW Government
Technical Services
65MCESCCPS
$ 2,844.60
2/19
US Food Service
Culinary Arts
14-10
$
316.29
2/20
US Food Service
Culinary Express
14-10
$
168.76
2/16
H.A Dehart & Son
Building & Grounds
A73483
$
197.76
2/19
United Electric Supply
Building & Grounds
A7J181
$
784.74
2/5
ABC Laser
Warehouse
Bid # 13-18
$ 6,118.96
2/10
Hewlett - Packard
Technical Services
A70262
$
249.00
1/20
Grainger
Maintenance Mech.
A79875
$
187.75
2/19
CDW Government
Technical Services
65MCESCCPS
$
823.53
2/24
US Food Service
Culinary Arts
14-10
$
445.29
2/24
US Food Service
Culinary Express
14-10
$
194.59
2/11
Norris Sales
Building & Grounds
11194
$
541.00
2/26
Grainger
Building & Grounds
A79875
$
533.89
2/23
2/25
2/26
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A. Purchases
1.
State purchases continued:
2/27
3/9
2/27
US Food Service
Culinary Express
14-10
$
2/26
CDW Government
Technical Services
65MCESCCPS
$24,969.69
2/20
Hewlett - Packard
Technical Services
A70262
$ 1,314.00
2/18
Grainger
Building Maint.
A79875
$ 1,203.34
2/28
CDW Government
Efingers Sporting
Goods Co
Technical Services
65MCESCCPS
$ 1,445.00
Athletics
12/13/1982
$ 3,207.00
2/28
275.67
$50,673.64
2.
To approve and ratify the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Technical Schools in the County of Camden that
authorization is hereby granted to participate in the County of Camden Cooperative Pricing Bid, to
include Camden County Bid #2 of Bid A1/2014 (Second Year Option) awarded to Garrison Printing Company,
for printing services, for the term commencing on or about February 1, 2015 through January 31, 2016.
3.
To approve the following resolution.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Technical Schools in the County of Camden that
authorization is hereby granted to participate in the County of Camden Cooperative Pricing Bid, to
include Camden County Bid A-4/2015 awarded to Central Poly-Bag Corp., for the purchase of janitorial
supplies – poly liners, items 1 through 16, for the term commencing on or about April 1, 2015 through
September 30, 2015
4.
To approve and ratify the following resolution.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Technical Schools in the County of Camden that
authorization is hereby granted to participate in the County of Camden Cooperative Pricing Bid, to
include Camden County Bid A-89/2014, awarded to Camden County Energy Recovery Associates, for
the provision of disposal of solid waste, for the term commencing on or about March 1, 2015 through
December 31, 2015.
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A. Purchases (continued)
5. To approve and ratify the following resolution.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Technical Schools in the County of Camden that
authorization is hereby granted to participate in the County of Camden Cooperative Pricing Bid, to
include Camden County Bid A-49/2014 for an additional six (6) months, awarded to WB Mason, Office
Basics and Paper Mart for the purchase of copy and computer paper and envelopes for the term
commencing on or about March 1, 2015 through August 31, 2015.
B.
Field Trips – None
C.
Sport Schedules – None
D.
Miscellaneous
1.
To authorize and ratify the following organizations/schools to use the facilities, at the designated
campus, at fees (if applicable) approved by the board of education and subject to availability:
Date
Organization
Facility Requested for Use
Campus
Fee
03/02/15
Drugs and Substance Abuse
Business Conference Center
GTC
N/A
7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Dave Grove, Cooper Health
Contact: Rob Sweeney
03/02/15
PVC/PAC Meeting
Business Conference Center
GTC
N/A
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Kristin Deitz
03/19/15 to
Hit Doctor Baseball and Softball Baseball and Softball Fields
GTC
*$8,500.00
08/31/15
Academy – Joe Barth Contact: Bob Lucas
03/18/15
Boy Scout Troop (Rachel Maygers) Pool
GTC
*
200.00
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Contact: Bob Lucas
Contact: Barbara Orsatti
03/24/15
NJ Cooperative Education
Business Conference Center
GTC
N/A
12:30 -4:00 p.m.
Executive Board (NJCEA)
Contact: Siobhan Kelly
03/30-31/15
Tobacco/Nicotine Dangers
Business Conference Center
GTC
N/A
7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Kelly McLaughlin, SJ Perinatal Cooperative
Contact: Dawn Sponheimer
04/20,22,23,27,29,30/15
Swim Mechanics (Bill Albertson) Pool
*2,250.00
05/4,6,7,11,13,14,18,20,21/15
Contact: Bob Lucas
05/11/15
PVC/PAC Meeting
Business Conference Center
GTC
N/A
6:00 -9:00 p.m.
05/16/15
(rain date 5/17/15)
Contact: Barbara Orsatti
CCTS Staff Recognition
Outdoor Yard Sale
GTC
*Fees are approximate due to facility availability (e.g. cancellations due to weather conditions).
**Indicates a change from a previous board approved motion.
N/A
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D.
Miscellaneous (continued)
2.
To approve the collision and repair career program, Gloucester Township Campus, to accept
the donation of the following vehicles for instructional purposes only:
2002 Honda Civic
2004 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Station Wagon
VIN# 2HGES16582H505275 (donated by Donald Ngo)
VIN# WVWSR61J64W126259 (donated by Thomas Eckert)
Mr. Patterson asked to have the resolution approving the Bargained Agreement between Camden County Technical
Schools’ Board of Education and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL/CIO
District Council #71 moved to after Executive Session.
ADDENDUM
BUSINESS OFFICE
The school business administrator recommends the following:
FINANCIAL
To approve Christine Buck, physical education instructor, to submit a grant application for the 2015 Health
Curriculum Grant, in the amount of $550.00 through the NJ Physicians Advisory Group.
A.
Purchases – None
B.
Field Trips – None
C.
Sport Schedules – None
D.
Miscellaneous - None
On roll call vote:
AYES: Ms. Hanson, Mr. Fisher, Dr. Mink
ABSTAIN:
Ms. Volk
NAYS: None
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PENNSAUKEN CAMPUS
INFORMATIONAL ITEM(S): Penn Tech's Cheerleading Team won 3rd place at the New Jersey Technical Athletic
Council (NJTAC) Tournament at the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School, East
Brunswick.
The principal recommends the following:
On motion of Mr. Fisher, seconded by Ms. Hanson, to approve and ratify the following requests.
A.
Expenditures
To authorize and ratify the payment for internal coverage, January 1-30, 2015, pursuant to the 20112014 CAM/VOC Education Association Agreement: 1 teacher(s) covered 1 class period(s) at $37.00 per
period: $37.00. The following teacher(s) provided coverage:
Andrew Alfano
B.
Field Trips
1.
To authorize the following field trips, to take place during school hours; transportation will be
provided by school/coach bus (TBD by written authorization of the school business administrator).
Local funds are requested:
Date
4/1/15
Destination
Pinsetters,
Pennsauken, NJ
Team/Club
Star Achiever
Reward
Teacher(s)/Advisor(s)
Students Cost Per Total
Alice Conley, Angelo
170
7
$1,190
DeStefano, Charlie Short, (funded by student
Denise Fleig
activities/Renaissance)
Educational Benefit(s): Motivational reward/building relationships in an interactiv e
dynamic environment (Standard 2.5.6.A.2)
4/30/15
Community Blood
HOSA
Terry Lee
20
Council of NJ,
Trenton, NJ
Internal coverage not to exceed:
$105.00
Educational Benefit(s): Students will learn the process of blood donation
and have an opportunity for career exploration; Comprehensive Equity Plan (CEP)
Activity with Gloucester Township Campus.
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B.
Field Trips (continued)
2.
3.
To authorize the following field trips, to take place during non-school hours; transportation will be
provided by school/coach bus (TBD by written authorization of the school business administrator). No
local funds requested:
Date
3/21/15
Destination
Team/Club
Teacher(s)/Advisor(s)
Students
State Competition for Welding
SkillsUSA
Richard Zadroga, Charles
3
Fabrication, Cumberland County
Siedlecki
Technical School, Bridgeton, NJ
Educational Benefit(s): Students will participate in a Career Technical Education (CTE)
Welding Competition.
3/28/15
Hudson County Technical School,
SkillsUSA
Richard Zadroga
2
Jersey City, NJ
Educational Benefit(s): Students will participate in a Career Technical Education (CTE)
Competition involving medical terminology and portfolio creation.
4/18/15
Gloucester County Institute
SkillsUSA
Charles Siedlecki
2
of Technology, Sewell, NJ
Educational Benefit(s): Students will participate in a Career Technical Education (CTE)
Competition involving job interviews.
4/13-17/15
Animal Welfare Association,
FFA
Marlene Brubaker, Jeff King
5
Voorhees, NJ
Educational Benefit(s): Community service; students will learn about careers in animal
science and have a hands-on experience.
4/29/15
Camden County Best of the Class
Best of the Class
Gregory Cappello, Theresa
7
Awards, Scottish Rite Auditorium,
Phillips
Collingswood, NJ
Educational Benefits(s): Students will be honored for their scholastic achievements.
To authorize the following field trips, to take place during non-school hours; transportation will be
provided by school/coach bus (TBD by written authorization of the school business administrator).
Local funds are requested:
Date
Destination
Team/Club
Teacher(s)/Advisor(s)
Students Cost Per Total
*4/18/15 Motion to change the registration fee for the Clipper Softball Classic to $300.00 (previously
approved 2/18/15 for $200.00)
*Indicates a change from a previous board approved motion.
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B.
Field Trips
3.
During non-school hours; local funds are requested (continued):
Date
Destination
Team/Club
Teacher(s)/Advisor(s)
Students Cost Per Total
*4/18/15 Motion to change the registration fee for the Delany Classic Baseball to $300.00 (previously
approved 2/18/15 for $200.00)
4/10-11/15
C.
Doane Academy
Baseball
Robert Bryan, Nicholas
25
Baseball Tournament,
Raymond
Burlington, NJ
Meal Money: Lunch $7 x 25 students for April 10, 11, 2015: $175 x 2 days
Educational Benefit(s): Competition, teamwork, and leadership
$350.00
$350.00
$700.00
Sport Schedules
To approve the following Spring sports’ schedules for the 2014-2015 school year, and inserted on page
328-OO through 328-SS.
Boys’ Baseball
D.
Girls’ Softball
Boys’ Volleyball
Miscellaneous
1.
To approve Giovanni Portobello, former student, to assist the volleyball coaches and participate in
practices and games in a volunteer coaching capacity, on an emergent and provisional basis and subject
to the approval of the Department of Education based on the results of the criminal record check
pursuant of N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 et seq., 18A:39-17 et seq. and 18A:6-4.13 et seq. The purpose is to
demonstrate skills and techniques. The former student understands that he will not be paid for the
assistance and will only participate under the direct supervision of the volleyball coaches.
2.
To approve and ratify the following Structured Learning Experiences’ Students*/Cooperative Education
Students** changes for the 2014-2015 school year:
Student ID# Assignment
**116060
Contractor Services
**116096
Lelo’s Auto Repair
Start Date/End Date
3/16/15-6/18/15
3/16/15-6/18/15
Transportation
Co-op Bus
Co-op Bus
Visitations Conducted By
Charene Scheeper
Charene Scheeper
* SLE: Unpaid structured learning experience
***SLE: Paid structured learning experience
** Cooperative education: Paid learning experience ****SLE: Volunteer/Community Service/
Service Learning
*Indicates a change from a previous board approved motion.
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3.
Motion to affirm the following Monthly Enrollment and Drill Reports:
Student Enrollment Report for the Pennsauken Campus as of 3/3/2015: 704
Monthly Suspension Report from 2/3/2015–3/3/2015: 9
Fire Drill: February 5, 2015 @ 1:55 p.m. – 2:05 p.m.
School Security Drill (Active Shooter): February 24, 2015 @ 8:05 a.m. – 8:20 a.m.
On roll call vote:
AYES: Ms. Hanson, Mr. Fisher, Ms. Volk, Dr. Mink
NAYS: None
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D.
Miscellaneous (continued)
Monthly HIB Report
February 2, 2015 to March 3, 2015: Pennsauken Campus
1. Number of reports of HIB this month:
3
Number of HIB reported this year:
8
0
Number of confirmed HIB this year:
1
2. Status of investigated HIB incidents:
Investigated and not confirmed*: 2
Investigated and confirmed*: 1
*Parents or guardians will be informed of these incidents by the Principal or designee within 5 days of this report to the BOE.
3. Number of HIB incidents based on the following protected categories:
Number of
Lead
Measure
Training
Program Implementation
Date
Incidents
Investigator
Imposed
(if applicable)
(if applicable)
Race
Color
Religion
Ancestry
National Origin
Gender
Sexual Orientation
Gender Identity and Expression
Mental Disability
Physical Disability
Sensory Disability
Other Distinguishing Characteristic
1
D. Fleig
Suspension. Police
were called.
Sensitivity training
with SAC
Student Improvement
Group (SIG)
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GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP CAMPUS
INFORMATIONAL ITEM(s):
Juniors Victoria Evans (Music Academy) and Brianna Johnson (Performing Arts Academy)
were chosen as statewide finalists in the New Jersey Shout Down Drugs Contest. They
will perform on Friday, April 17, 2015, at the Prevention Concert to be held at the New
Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark, NJ.
The principal recommends the following:
On motion Mr. Fisher, seconded by Ms. Hanson, to approve and ratify the following requests.
A.
Expenditures
1.
To authorize and ratify the payment for internal coverage, February 1-27, 2015, pursuant to the 20112014 CAM/VOC Education Association Agreement: 22 teacher(s) covered 60 class period(s) at $37.00 per
period: $2,220.00. The following teacher(s) provided coverage:
Cheryl Adams
Carolynn Aspinall
Corinne Attig
Joseph Camporeale
Sandra Castagna
Marie Copestick
Lisa Dennison
Betty Ebron
2.
B.
Rachel Fieldman
John Gundaker
Saba Kennedy-Flomo
Sean Kendall
Joseph Knowles
John Leopardi
Scott Low
Mia Mai
Don Ngo
Nancy Previti
Michelle Ronketty
Laura Russo
Barry Shoenberger
Jimmy ye
To approve a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Military Ball for JROTC students, their
parents and a guest on May 29, 2015, from 6:30 to 11:00 p.m., in the gymnasium, at the Gloucester
Township Campus, under the supervision of School of Leadership Teachers Shawn Forman and Matthew Lacy.
Admission will be free for the cadets and $12.00 per guest.
All costs, except for custodial and
security, will be paid with money fundraised by the JROTC.
Custodial and security costs are not to
exceed $271.00, to be paid for by the board of education.
Field Trips
1.
To authorize the following field trips, to take place during school hours; transportation will be
provided by school/coach bus (TBD by written authorization of the school business administrator).
local funds requested:
Date
4/28/15
No
Destination
Team/Club
Teacher(s)/Advisor(s)
Students
Divers Academy International,
A.M. Building
Anthony Galindo
15
Erial, NJ
Maintenance Mechanics
Educational Benefit(s): Students will have an opportunity for career exploration.
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B.
Field Trips (continued)
2.
To authorize the following field trips, to take place during school hours; transportation will be
provided by school/coach bus (TBD by written authorization of the school business administrator).
Local funds are requested:
Date
4/28/15
Destination
Team/Club
Teacher(s)/Advisor(s)
Students Cost Per Total
Divers Academy International,
P.M. Building
Anthony Galindo
15
Erial, NJ
Maintenance Mechanics
Educational Benefit(s): Students will have an opportunity for career exploration.
*3/12-14/15 Motion to replace Sandra Castagna with JoAnn Filer as chaperone to the FIRST Competition,
Chestnut Hill Academy (previously approved on 12/17/14)
*3/20-22/15 Motion to replace Sandra Castagna with JoAnn Filer as chaperone to the FIRST event, Seneca
High School (previously approved on 12/17/14)
*3/26-27/15 Motion to replace Robert Lucas with Anthony Copestick as chaperone to the FCCLA Leadership
Conference. Additional substitute coverage not to exceed $210.00 and reduction of chaperone
compensation to $218.00, at a total cost of $7,812.00 (previously approved at a total cost of $7,743.00
on 2/18/15)
3/24/15
3/31/15
Engineering Day,
PreDominic DeMartino, Alan
20
N/A
Rowan University,
Engineering
Norton
Glassboro, NJ
Substitute coverage not to exceed:
Educational Benefit(s): Students will participate in engineering challenges
and tour Rowan University's College of Engineering.
N/A
Engineering Day,
Rowan University,
Glassboro, NJ
N/A
PreEngineering,
Auto Tech
Dominic DeMartino, Andrew
McAlpin, Alan Norton
40
N/A
Substitute coverage not to exceed:
Educational Benefit(s): Students will participate in engineering challenges
and tour Rowan University's College of Engineering.
*Indicates a change from a previous board approved motion.
$210.00
$315.00
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B.
Field Trips
2.
During school hours; local funds are requested (continued):
Date
4/8-11/15
Destination
Team/Club
Teacher(s)/Advisor(s)
Students Cost Per Total
MidAtlantic Robotics FIRST
Anthony DePrince (advisor)
60
Championships,
Andrew McAlpin (advisor)
Lehigh University,
JoAnn Filer (chaperone)
Bethlehem, PA
Alan Norton (chaperone)
Chaperone(s) compensation: 2 @ $69.00 x 4 days
$ 552.00
Substitute coverage not to exceed:
1,680.00
Meal Money: (funded by Student Activities)
250.00
Registration Fees: (funded by MidAtlantic Robotics Grant/Campbell's Grant/
$ 4,000.00
Student Activities/FIRST)
$6,482.00
Educational Benefit(s): STEM Education (this trip will take place if students are
eligible.)
4/29/15
Mutter Museum,
HOSA
Patricia Ferri, Kim
20
$8.00
$160.00
Philadelphia, PA
Hultgren
(admission fees funded by HOSA)
Substitute coverage not to exceed:
$210.00
Educational Benefit(s): Students will learn about medical conditions.
$370.00
4/29/15
Health Career Fair,
Medical Arts
Jacqueline Clarke
8
N/A
N/A
Holiday Inn, Cherry
Level III
Hill, NJ
Substitute coverage not to exceed:
$105.00
Educational Benefit(s): Students will have the opportunity for career exploration.
4/29, 30/15 Camden County
Carpentry
James Kay
Sustainability Facility,
Lakeland Complex,
Blackwood, NJ
Substitute coverage not to exceed:
Educational Benefit(s): Students will repair a gazebo.
4/30/15
10
N/A
N/A
$210.00
Community Blood
HOSA
Patricia Ferri, Kim
21
N/A
N/A
Council, Ewing
Hultgren
Township, NJ
Substitute coverage not to exceed:
$210.00
Educational Benefit(s): Students will learn the process of blood donation
and have an opportunity for career exploration; Comprehensive Equity Plan (CEP)
Activity with Pennsauken Campus.
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B.
Field Trips (continued)
2.
3.
During school hours; local funds are requested (continued):
Date
5/11/15
Destination
Team/Club
Teacher(s)/Advisor(s)
Students Cost Per Total
Future Nurses’ Day,
HOSA
Patricia Ferri, Kim
15
N/A
N/A
Burlington County
Hultgren
College, Pemberton, NJ
Substitute coverage not to exceed:
$210.00
Educational Benefit(s): Students will participate in an interactive event
and learn about nursing and medical care.
5/18/15
Coriell Institute,
Medical
Jacqueline Clarke
12
N/A
N/A
Camden, NJ
Arts II
Substitute coverage not to exceed:
$105.00
Educational Benefit(s): Students will have an opportunity for career exploration.
5/22/15
Franklin Institute,
HOSA
Kim Hultgren, Joyce
20
$9.50
Philadelphia, PA
Turner
(admission fees funded
Substitute coverage not to exceed:
Educational Benefit(s): Students will learn about neurological disorders.
To authorize the following field trips, to take place during non-school hours; transportation will be
provided by school/coach bus (TBD by written authorization of the school business administrator). No
local funds requested:
Date
4/29/15
4.
$190.00
by HOSA)
$210.00
$400.00
Destination
Team/Club
Teacher(s)/Advisor
Students
Camden County Best of the Class
Best of the Class
Bonnie Durante, Eva
7
Awards, Scottish Rite Auditorium,
Cetrullo
Collingswood, NJ
Educational Benefits(s): Students will be honored for their scholastic achievements.
To authorize the following field trips, to take place during non-school hours; transportation will be
provided by school/coach bus (TBD by written authorization of the school business administrator).
Local funds are requested:
Date
Destination
Team/Club
Teacher(s)/Advisor(s)
Students Cost Per Total
*4/18/15 Motion to replace Christine FitzGibbon with Rachel Fieldman as chaperone to the SkillsUSA
competition, Gloucester County Institute of Technology, Sewell, NJ (previously approved on 2/18/15)
*Indicates a change from a previous board approved motion.
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B.
Field Trips
4.
During non-school hours; local funds are requested (continued):
Date
4/11/15
Destination
Team/Club
Teacher(s)/Advisor(s)
Students Cost Per Total
North Penn HS,
AFJROTC
Shawn Forman (chaperone)
25
Lansdale, PA
Matthew Lacy (chaperone)
Chaperone(s) compensation: 2 @ $69.00 x 1 day:
$138.00
Educational Benefit(s): Students will participate in drill competitions and exhibit
teamwork, leadership, discipline and character.
4/21-26/15
FIRST National
Championships,
St. Louis, MO
FIRST
Anthony Deprince (advisor)
40
Andrew McAlpin (advisor)
JoAnn Filer (chaperone)
John Kammler (chaperone)
Alan Norton (chaperone)
Chaperone(s) compensation: 3 @ $109.00 x 5 nights
$ 1,635.00
Chaperone(s) compensation 3 @ $69.00 x 1 day
207.00
Lodging: 15 rooms x 5 nights (funded by Campbell's Grant/Parent Boosters)
7,128.00
Transportation: Charter Bus (funded by Campbell's Grant/Parent Boosters)
8,599.00
Meal Money for students and staff: (funded by Campbell's Grant/Parent Boosters)
4,800.00
Registration Fees: (funded by Campbell's Grant/Parent Boosters)
5,000.00
Incidental Costs: (funded by Campbell's Grant/Parent Boosters)
$ 1,500.00
$28,869.00
Educational Benefit(s): STEM Education (this trip will take place if students are eligible.)
4/25/15
Washington Township
AFJROTC
Shawn Forman (chaperone)
25
High School, Sewell, NJ
Matthew Lacy (chaperone)
Chaperone(s) compensation: 2 @ $69.00 x 1 day:
$138.00
Educational Benefit(s): Students will participate in drill competitions and exhibit
teamwork, leadership, discipline and character.
5/2/15
Bridgeton High
AFJROTC
Shawn Forman (chaperone)
25
School, Bridgeton, NJ
Matthew Lacy (chaperone)
Chaperone(s) compensation: 2 @ $69.00 x 1 day:
$138.00
Educational Benefit(s): Students will participate in drill competitions and exhibit
teamwork, leadership, discipline and character.
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B.
Field Trips
4.
During non-school hours; local funds are requested (continued):
Date
5/2/15
C.
Destination
Skills USA State
Championships,
Somerset, NJ
Team/Club
SkillsUSA
Teacher(s)/Advisor(s)
Students Cost Per Total
John Kammler (advisor)
41
$90.00 $3,690.00
Mark Quattrone (chaperone)
(student registration)
Joseph Camporeale (chaperone) 2
$90.00
$180.00
Rachel Fieldman (chaperone)
(adult registration)
Judith Tencza (chaperone)
Steven Zellers (chaperone)
Chaperone(s) compensation: 5 @ $69.00 x 1 day:
$ 345.00
Meal Money: Breakfast @ $5.00 x 41 students x 1 day:
205.00
Meal Money: Dinner @ $10.00 x 41 students x 1 day:
$ 410.00
Educational Benefit(s): Students will participate in competitions.
$4,830.00
Sport Schedules
To approve the following Spring sports schedules for the 2014-2015 school year, and inserted on page
328-PP through 328-YY.
Varsity Baseball
Junior Varsity Baseball
D.
Varsity Softball
Junior Varsity Softball
Boys’ Volleyball
Boys’ and Girls’ Track
Miscellaneous
1.
2.
To authorize
fundraisers:
the
following
club/class/sport
Date
3/15/15-5/1/15
Club/Class/Sport
Student Council
June 2015
Student Council
members
to
sell/collect/sponsor
Sell/Collect/Sponsor
Sell healthy snacks/water at Spring
sporting events
Sell water at graduation
the
following
as
Cost
$1.00-$1.50
$1.00
To approve and ratify the following Structured Learning Experiences’ Students*/Cooperative Education
Students** changes for the 2014-2015 school year:
Student ID#
****110200
**110181
**120159
Assignment
Hope Community Charter School
RPI Industries, Inc.
Rob’s Auto Repair
Start Date/End Date
3/2/15-6/18/15
3/9/15-6/18/15
3/16/15-6/20/15
* SLE: Unpaid structured learning experience
Transportation
Coop Bus
None needed
None needed
Visitations Conducted By
Siobhan Kelly, Ed.D.
Siobhan Kelly, Ed.D.
Siobhan Kelly, Ed.D.
***SLE: Paid structured learning experience
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GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP CAMPUS
D.
Miscellaneous (continued):
3.
To approve Senior Deja Villa, Banking and Finance, to serve on the Camden County Workforce Investment
Board (CCWIB) Youth Committee to represent the youth of Camden County. In this capacity, she will gain
experience serving on a structured county board, network with county officials and executive business
people who may assist her in the future, and provide a voice to the students of Camden County through
her interaction with members of the CCWIB Youth Committee. This also fulfills the NJ State Employment
and Training Commission (SETC) requirement to have a student on the CCWIB Youth Committee. Meeting
dates are to be determined by the CCWIB Youth Committee. Transportation to be provided for the student
by bus, from the Sicklerville Campus, on the designated dates. The first date is March 26, 2015.
Meetings occur in the mornings, during the student’s cooperative education work time.
4.
To approve the Gloucester Township Police to conduct a Fatal Vision presentation at the pre-prom
assembly, May 4, 2015, at no cost to the board of education.
5.
To approve Firefighter/EMT Christopher Oliver, from the Gloucester City Fire Department, to present
Traumatic Hazards of Drinking and Driving at the pre-prom assembly, May 4, 2015, at no cost to the
board of education.
6.
To approve the display of a wrecked vehicle at the front of the Gloucester Township Campus during prom
week, May 4-8, 2015. The vehicle will be towed to and from campus by Collision Max, at no cost to the
board of education. A sign promoting safe driving will accompany the vehicle.
7.
Motion to affirm the following Monthly Enrollment, Suspension and Drill Reports:
Enrollment Count for the Gloucester Township Campus as of February 27, 2015: 1,374
Monthly Suspension Report as of February 27, 2015: 12
Fire Drill: February 20, 2015 @ 1:15 – 1:20 p.m.
School Security Drill (Active Shooter): February 19, 2015 @ 8:01 – 8:11 a.m.
On roll call vote:
AYES: Ms. Hanson, Mr. Fisher, Ms. Volk, Dr. Mink
NAYS: None
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D.
Miscellaneous (continued):
Monthly HIB Report
February 19, 2015 to March 9, 2015 : Gloucester Township
Number of reports of HIB this period: 3
Number of reports of HIB this year:
21
Number of confirmed HIB this year:
4
Status of investigated HIB incidents:
Investigated and not confirmed*: 3
Investigated and confirmed*: 0
*Parents or guardians will be informed of these incidents by the Principal or designee within 5 days of this report to the BOE.
3. Number of HIB incidents based on the following protected categories:
Program
Number
of
Lead
Measure
Training
Implementation
Date
Incidents
Investigator
Imposed
(if applicable)
(if applicable)
Race
Color
Religion
3/2/2015 - Sexting
Ancestry
Seminar for Parent
National Origin
Advisory
Gender
Committee,
Sexual Orientation
Kristine Seitz.
Gender Identity and Expression
2/12/15 Duties and
Mental Disability
Responsibilities of
Physical Disability
Anti-Bullying
Sensory Disability
Coordinator and
Safety Team Other Distinguishing Characteristic
Attended by Dawn
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SPECIAL EDUCATION/CHILD STUDY TEAM
The director of special education recommends the following:
On motion of Mr. Fisher, seconded by Ms. Hanson, to approve and ratify the following requests.
A.
Expenditures: None
B.
Field Trips: None
C.
Sport Schedules: None
D.
Miscellaneous
1.
To authorize and ratify the payment for compensatory educational services for student, SID #2792590879.
Instructional services provided by Ms. Betty Ebron, March 2, 2015 until March 20, 2015, at an hourly
homebound rate of $41.00, not to exceed $1,240.00, based on the Nonathletic Extracurricular Activities
Salary Guide Schedule B of the 2011-2014 CAM/VOC Education Association Agreement.
2.
To authorize the educational services for student, SID #4484867583. Instructional services provided by
Ms. Priscilla Curtis, March 23, 2015 until May 8, 2015, at an hourly homebound rate of $41.00, not to
exceed $4,350.00, based on the Nonathletic Extracurricular Activities Salary Guide Schedule B of the
2011-2014 CAM/VOC Education Association Agreement.
3.
To authorize the extension of educational services for student, SID #2163246909. Instructional services
provided by Mr. Thomas Mahoney, March 27, 2015 until April 13, 2015, at an hourly homebound rate of
$41.00, not to exceed $492.00, based on the Nonathletic Extracurricular Activities Salary Guide
Schedule B of the 2011-2014 CAM/VOC Education Association Agreement.
On roll call vote:
AYES: Ms. Hanson, Mr. Fisher, Ms. Volk, Dr. Mink
NAYS: None
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CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION/ASSESSMENT/GRANTS
The assistant superintendent of curriculum, instruction, assessment and grants recommends the following:
On motion of Mr. Fisher, seconded by Ms. Hanson, to approve and ratify the following requests.
A.
Expenditures: None
B.
Employment
To approve the following Mathematics teachers, at the Gloucester Township and Pennsauken Campuses, to
write Pre-Algebra curriculum, not to exceed 25 hours each, March 19, 2015 through June 30, 2015, with
the final product submitted on or before June 30, 2015, at the curriculum rate of $41.00 per hour, not
to exceed a cost of $3,075.00, with the terms of the 2011-2014 CAM/VOC Education Association Agreement,
or upon negotiations, to be funded by NCLB FY15:
Matthew Hallinan
C.
Field Trips: None
D.
Miscellaneous
1.
Carol Jarvis
Thomas Mitchell
To authorize and ratify the following meeting, workshop, training, conference and/or clinic, cost to be
paid by the board of education unless otherwise indicated:
Date
Destination
Teacher/Staff/Advisor/Coach
Cost Per
Total
*2/24/15 Motion to add Kathleen Cassidy to replace Tonya Davenport to attend Rowan University’s Spring
2015 Career Fair (previously approved on 2/18/15).
*3/31/15 Motion to change the date for the NJ Literacy Consortium, Kean University (previously approved
on 9/17/14 for 3/10/15).
*4/21/15 Motion to change the NJ Principals and Supervisors Association (NJPSA) workshop date for
Christian Galietta (previously approved on 2/18/15 for 3/5/15).
*Motion to add Charene Scheeper, assistant principal (PC), as the TBD to participate in an online
Danielson’s Framework training, at no cost to the board of education (previously approved on 2/18/15,
as PC Assistant Principal, TBD).
*Indicates a change from a previous board approved motion.
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D.
Miscellaneous
1.
Meeting, workshop, training, conference and/or clinic (continued):
Date
Destination
Teacher/Staff/Advisor/Coach
Cost Per
Total
*7/1/15-7/2/15 Motion to change the total amount for the Tomorrow’s Teachers 10th Edition Course to
$1,080.00. In addition to the previously approved course, $560.00 is to be added for the curriculum
cost, to be paid for by the board of education. (previously approved on 2/18/15 for $520.00)
2/24/15
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Joyce Turner
Instructor Renewal Course,
Virtua Education, Mt. Laurel, NJ
To be paid 2.5 hours at the curriculum rate of $41.00, with the
terms of the 2011-2014 CAM/VOC Education Agreement,
or upon negotiations:
N/A
N/A
$41.00
$102.50
Interview & Interrogation, Camden
County College Police Academy,
Regional Emergency Training Center,
Blackwood, NJ
Substitute coverage not to exceed:
Juana Bonilla-Snow, Dewitt
Timmons, Robert Turner
N/A
N/A
New Jersey Family, Career and
Community Leaders of America
(FCCLA) 2015 Competitive Events
Program, Crowne Plaza Hotel,
Cherry Hill, NJ
Substitute coverage not to exceed:
Carolynn Aspinall
3/24/15 3/27/15
55th Annual Directors of Athletics
Association of NJ Workshop, Golden
Nugget Hotel, Atlantic City, NJ
Robert Lucas
3/26/15
21st Century Community Learning
Centers’ Competitive Technical
Assistance, NJ Department of
Education, Trenton, NJ
Anthony DePrince, Scott
Kipers, John Marcellus
3/24/15
3/26/15
$315.00
N/A
N/A
$105.00
*Indicates a change from a previous board approved motion.
$350.00
N/A
N/A
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D.
Miscellaneous
1.
Meeting, workshop, training, conference and/or clinic (continued):
Date
4/1/15
Destination
Tenure Reform 2.0, Legal One,
FEA, Monroe Township, NJ
Teacher/Staff/Advisor/Coach
Lois Bucholski, Karen
DiGiacobbe, Leigh Simpson
Cost Per
Total
$150.00
$450.00
(funded by NCLB FY15)
4/14/15
Woodcock Johnson Test of
Achievement, Camden County
Educational Services Commission,
Clementon, NJ
Gail Huckabee, Debra Ihunnah,
Ruthann Moffitt
$100.00
$300.00
(funded by IDEA)
4/15/15
New Jersey Business/Technology
Education Association (NJBTEA)
Spring Conference, Crown Plaza
Monroe, Monroe Township, NJ
Marianne Tracy
$70.00
4/17/15
2015 Primary Educator Institute,
EIRC, Mullica Hill, NJ
Marianne Tracy
$149.00
4/20/15
Religious & Cultural Discrimination
Issues, Legal One, Cherry Hill
Public Library, Cherry Hill, NJ
Gregory Cappello, Bonnie
Durante, Patricia Fitzgerald
$75.00
$225.00
(funded by NCLB FY15)
4/20/15
Educating Modern Learners, EIRC,
Mullica Hill, NJ
Tonya Davenport, Karen
DiGiacobbe, Leigh Simpson,
Marianne Tracy
$149.00
$596.00
(funded by NCLB FY15)
5/1/15
Camden County College, High School
Automotive Instructors’ Workshop,
Blackwood, NJ
5/22/15
Brian Bakota, Bruce Berger,
William Cantiello, Andrew
McAlpin, Donald McCardell,
Duane Raroha
Professional development hours needed for NATEF certification.
Substitute coverage not to exceed:
N/A
Racial & Ethnic Discrimination
Issues, Legal One, FEA,
Monroe Township, NJ
$75.00
(funded by NCLB FY15)
John Hourani
N/A
$630.00
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D.
Miscellaneous (continued)
2.
To approve Camden County Technical Schools’ students to receive applicable course credits for 35
separate courses at Camden County College approved as Option II courses, as referenced in the senior
option section in the Memorandum of Agreement between the Camden County Technical School District and
Camden County College, in the 2014-2015 school year, upon their successful completion of the course(s):
Fall 2014 Courses - Senior Option
ENG-101 English Composition I
MTH-100 Algebraic Concepts
HPE-146 Health & Exercise Science
EET-101 Electrical & Electronic Principles
ENG-023 Writing III
BIO-111 Biology I
MTH-124 Pre-Calculus II
ENG-102 English Composition II
BIO-103 Human Biology
MTH-029 Elementary Algebra Traditional
HPE-124 Tai-Chi
LAW-101 Legal Environment/Business Law
SPA-101 Elementary Spanish
MTH-011 Pre-Algebra Traditional
CST-103 Microcomputer Operating Systems I
CSC-105 Fundamentals of Programming
CIM-101 Machine Shop Practices
ECO-101 Macroeconomics
On roll call vote:
Spring 2015 Courses – Senior Option
ACC-101 Accounting
BIO-112 Biology II
CAD-101 Computer Aided Engineering Graphics
CGR-104 Principles of Graphic Design
CHM-111 Chemistry
CIM-101 Machine Shop Practices
CIM-221 Computer Numerical Control (CNC) &
Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
CST-109 Building/Upgrade/Repair
ENG-013 Reading III
ENG-101 English Composition I
ENG-102 English Composition II
HIS-122 US History II
MKT-101 Principles of Marketing
MTH-123 Pre-Calculus
MTH-140 Calculus
PHY-201 Physics III
PSY-101 Psychology
AYES: Ms. Hanson, Mr. Fisher, Ms. Volk, *Dr. Mink
NAYS: None
*Dr. Mink abstained on Miscellaneous/Item D. #2.
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CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION
The superintendent of schools recommends the following:
On motion of Mr. Fisher, seconded by Ms. Hanson, to approve and ratify the following requests.
A.
Resignations/Terminations/Retirements
To approve and ratify the employment status of the following employee(s) for the reason indicated:
Name
Ernest Busch
Kathleen Fetter
B.
Position
Bus Driver
Speech Correctionist/Teacher
of the Handicapped
Location
PC
SE
Effective
3/20/15
7/1/15
Reason
Resignation
Retirement
Employment
1.
To approve and ratify the employment of the following substitute teacher(s), for the 2014-2015 school
year, on an emergent and provisional basis and subject to the approval of the Department of Education
based on the results of the criminal record check pursuant of N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 et seq., 18A:39-17 et
seq. and 18A:6-4.13 et seq.:
Suzan Coles
2.
Phyllis Taylor
To approve the reassignment of the following tenured teacher, effective upon receipt of required
certification to serve as cooperative education coordinator, no change in salary, commensurate with the
terms of the 2011-2014 CAM/VOC Education Association Agreement or upon negotiations:
Name
Jon Repece
3.
Felicia Haigh
Previous Assignment
1341 Business Technology-PC
New Assignment
1341 Business Technology (1/2)/3133 Co-op Coord. (1/2)
To approve the reassignment of the following full-time employee, at the appropriate prorated salary
commensurate with the terms of the 2011-2014 CAM/VOC Education Association Agreement or upon
negotiations:
Name
Lori DiCarlo
Previous Assignment
GTC-Clerk-Typist/Group I
New Assignment
ADM-Secretary
Group
II
Step
1
Months Salary
12
$23,506
Effective
3/19/15
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B.
Employment (continued):
4.
To approve the reassignment of the following 12 month employee, effective March 19, 2015, at no change
in salary, commensurate with the terms of the AFSCME, AFL-CIO District Council No. 71, Local 3418A or
upon negotiations (do not hold tenure):
Name
James Sharbo
5.
Previous Assignment
9400 Custodian-GTC
Months
12
To approve and ratify the employment of the following part-time employee(s), for the 2014-2015 school
year, not to exceed 29 hours per week, no benefits, based on the approval of the Department of
Education based on the results of a criminal record check pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A: 6-7.1 et seq.,
N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17 et seq. and N.J.S.A. 18A:4.13. et seq., as well as certification related to the
position:
Name
Diana Beatty
Tracy Davis
Jasper Henderson
6.
New Assignment
9600 Warehouse-GTC
Part-Time Position
Bus Driver
Bus Driver
Bus Driver
Location
GTC
GTC
GTC
Hourly Rate of Pay
$15.00
$15.00
$15.00
To approve the employment of the following coach(es)/advisor(s), March 19, 2015, through June 30, 2015,
at the amount listed, based on the Extracurricular Salary Guide B of the 2014-2015 CAM/VOC Education
Association Agreement or upon negotiations:
PENNSAUKEN CAMPUS
Name
Danielle Hallinan
Position
National Honor Society
Step
1
Salary
$1,465 (prorated)
Step
1
Salary
$3,077 (prorated)
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP CAMPUS
Name
Nathan Fisher
C.
Field Trips - None
Position
Assistant Baseball Coach
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CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION (continued)
D.
Miscellaneous
1.
To approve the following meeting, workshop, training, conference and/or clinic, cost to be paid by the
board of education unless otherwise indicated:
Date
5/29/15
2.
Destination
NJ Alliance for Social, Emotional,
and Character Development 8th
Annual Statewide Conference, 2015
NJ Schools of Character
Recognition Ceremony, Rider
University, Lawrence Township, NJ
Teacher/Staff/Advisor/Coach
Dr. William Mink, Patricia
Fitzgerald, Bonnie Durante,
Charene Scheeper, John
Hourani
Cost Per
$85.00
Total
$425.00
To approve the following resolution.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Technical Schools in the County of Camden that an
unpaid leave of absence, subject to the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act, be approved for
008694, December 19, 2014 through April 1, 2015 (previously approved 12/17/14 for December 19, 2014
through March 26, 2015).
3.
To approve and ratify the following resolution.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Technical Schools in the County of Camden that an
unpaid medical leave of absence be approved for 008161, February 25, 2015 through April 5, 2015.
4.
To approve the following resolution.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Technical Schools in the County of Camden that an
unpaid medical leave of absence be approved for 009999, April 16, 2015 through May 22, 2015.
5.
To approve the following resolution.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Technical Schools in the County of Camden that an
unpaid leave of absence, subject to the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act, be revised for
010293 May 18, 2015 through June 30, 2015.
6.
To approve the following salary increase, in accordance with the 2011-2014 salary guide, due to reason
indicated:
From
To
Name
Column/Step
Column/Step
Salary
Advancement Reason
Effective
Julianna Tress
A
2
B
2
$48,603
Academic Bachelor Degree plus
3/1/15
15 credits
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CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION
D.
Miscellaneous (continued)
7.
To approve the revision of the 2014-2015 School Year Calendar, as inserted on page 328-ZZ.
8.
To approve the revision of the 2015-2016 School Year Calendar, as inserted on page 328-AAA.
ADDENDUM
CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION
The superintendent of schools recommends the following:
A.
Resignations/Terminations/Retirements
To approve the employment status of the following employee(s) for the reason indicated:
Name
Position
Location
Effective
Reason
*Motion to change Patti Cerio, Payroll Systems Operator, retirement effective date to 5/1/15
(previously approved 2/18/15 for 4/1/15)
B.
Employment – None
C.
Field Trips – None
D.
Miscellaneous - None
On roll call vote:
AYES: Ms. Hanson, Mr. Fisher, Ms. Volk, Dr. Mink
NAYS: None
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PUBLIC COMMENT - None
The Board is limited in its ability to respond in public to matters of personnel, litigation, negotiations and
attorney-client privilege.
 Please state full name and address
 The length of time scheduled for public discussion will be held to five minutes for individual speakers
EXECUTIVE SESSION II
On motion of Mr. Fisher, seconded by Ms. Hanson, to adjourn the open public meeting for the purpose of
discussion in Executive Session.
The Board entered into Executive Session 8:25 p.m.
WHEREAS, the Camden County Technical Schools Board of Education (“Technical Schools”) is subject to the
Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.SA.A. 10:4-1 et seq. (“Act”) which requires that its meetings be open to the
general public; and
WHEREAS, Section 10:4-12 of the Act permits the Technical Schools Board of Education to go into closed
session, which is not open to the general public, for certain limited purposes enumerated in that Section; and
WHEREAS, the Technical Schools hereby desires to adopt this Resolution to go into closed session at this
time in order to:
X
Discuss matters deemed confidential by express provision of Federal or State Law
or Rule of Court;
Opt-out Medical Insurance
Discuss matters in which release of the information would impair a right to
receive funds from the United States Government;
X
Discuss matters the disclosure of which constitutes an unwarranted invasion of
individual privacy, including but not limited to, information relative to an individual’s
personal or family circumstances and any material relating to medical, rehabilitation,
custodial, or child protection issues; HIB Reports
Discuss Collective Bargaining Agreements;
Discuss any matter involving the purchase, lease or acquisition of real property
with public funds, the setting of bank rates or investment of public funds where it could
adversely affect the public interest if disclosed;
X
Discuss any tactics and techniques utilized in protecting the safety and property
of the public if disclosure would impair such protection and/or any
investigations or violations or possible violations of the law; Daycare Specifications
Discuss any pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiation (other than
collective bargaining) in which the Technical Schools are or may become a party
and/or any matters falling within the attorney-client privilege; and/or
X
Discuss any matter involving the appointment, termination, terms and conditions
of employment, evaluation of performance of, any specific prospective or current
public officer or employee of the Technical Schools;
Employee 006245; Services
Related to Facilities; Employee 008766; Employee 010718
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EXECUTIVE SESSION II (continued)
WEREAS, the Technical Schools believes that the matters discussed in closed session can be disclosed to
the general public at such time when the President and Board Members of the Technical Schools have determined
the matters discussed are no longer required to be maintained as confidential and adopt a further resolution to
place the Closed Session Minutes into the Public Minutes Record Book.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Board Members of the Technical Schools hereby
resolves to go into closed session for the reasons articulated above immediately after passage of this
Resolution. This Resolution shall be kept on file for public inspection in accordance with statutory
provisions.
On roll call vote:
AYES: Ms. Hanson, Mr. Fisher, Ms. Volk, Dr. Mink
NAYS: None
***Ms. Volk left the meeting at 9:30 p.m.
RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION
On motion of Mr. Fisher, seconded by Dr. Mink, to return to open session at 9:45 p.m.
On roll call vote:
AYES: Ms. Hanson, Mr. Fisher, Dr. Mink
NAYS: None
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RESOLUTION
On motion of Dr. Mink, seconded by Mr. Fisher, to approve the following resolution.
RESOLUTION OF THE CAMDEN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOLS’ BOARD OF EDUCATION CONFIRMING THE EXPULSION OF STUDENT
L.E. (I.D.# 146141)
WHEREAS, an Expulsion Hearing was held for student L.E. (I.D.# 146141) on March 18, 2015, by the Board of
Education of the Technical Schools in the County of Camden; and
WHEREAS, based on the testimony and evidence exhibits offered at the Hearing, the Board of Education has
been able to render a Decision in regard to the expulsion of the student, a record of the Findings and
Decision being on file in the Office of the Superintendent.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the President and Board Members of the Board of Education of the Camden
County Technical Schools, that based on the Hearing held on March 18, 2015, it is hereby determined that
student L.E. (ID# 146141) is hereby immediately expelled from the Camden County Technical Schools.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that proper notice shall be served to the parents/guardian of the student
confirming the expulsion.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
On roll call vote:
AYES: Ms. Hanson, Mr. Fisher, Dr. Mink
NAYS: None
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RESOLTUION
On motion of Mr. Fisher, seconded by Dr. Mink, to approve the following resolution.
RESOLUTION OF THE CAMDEN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOLS’ BOARD OF EDUCATION CONFIRMING THE EXPULSION OF
STUDENT T.R.(I.D.# 146241)
WHEREAS, an Expulsion Hearing was held for student T.R. (I.D.# 146241) on March 18, 2015, by the Board
of Education of the Technical Schools in the County of Camden; and
WHEREAS, based on the testimony and evidence exhibits offered at the Hearing, the Board of Education
has been able to render a Decision in regard to the expulsion of the student, a record of the Findings and
Decision being on file in the Office of the Superintendent.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the President and Board Members of the Board of Education of the
Camden County Technical Schools, that based on the Hearing held on March 18, 2015, it is hereby determined
that student T.R. (ID# 146241) is hereby immediately expelled from the Camden County Technical Schools.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that
confirming the expulsion.
proper
notice
shall
be
served
to
the
parents/guardian
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
On roll call vote:
AYES: Ms. Hanson, Mr. Fisher, Dr. Mink
NAYS: None
of
the
student
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RESOLUTION
On motion of Mr. Fisher, seconded by Ms. Hanson to approve the AFSCME Contract with the Board of Education
based on the recommendation of the negotiator Michael DiPiero, Esquire, with a side agreement in regard to the
one day leave for the convention:
RESOLUTION APPROVING BARGAINED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CAMDEN COUNTY TECHNICAL
SCHOOLS’ BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE,
COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL/CIO DISTRICT COUNCIL #71
WHEREAS, the Camden County Technical Schools’ Board of Education has been in contract negotiations
with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, (“AFSCME”) AFL/CIO District
Council #71; and
WHEREAS, an apparent agreement has been reached between the parties to finalize a contract for the
years July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017, said Agreement attached hereto and incorporated by reference
herein; and
WHEREAS, the Members of the Board of Education for the Camden County Technical Schools have reviewed
said Agreement and find same to be in form satisfactory for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the President and Board Members of the Camden County Technical
Schools’ Board of Education that it hereby approves the attached Agreement with the American Federation
of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL/CIO District Council #7 and authorizes the appropriate
Board Officials to execute said Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
On roll call vote:
AYES: Ms. Hanson, Mr. Fisher, Dr. Mink
NAYS: None
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RESOLUTION
On motion of Mr. Fisher, seconded by Ms. Hanson, to approve the following resolution.
RESOLUTION OF THE CAMDEN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOLS TERMINATING THE EMPLOYMENT
OF EMPLOYEE #010718
WHEREAS, Employee #010718 currently serves in the position of a part time security guard for the Camden
County Technical Schools; and
WHEREAS, Employee #010718 has received a Rice Notice from the Camden County Board of Education indicating
that it will be discussing possible termination of employment on his position at the meeting of March 18,
2015; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that Employee #010718 left his security guard duty position for
approximately two hours without approval or notice to any other party, as well as failing to appear or
calling out sick on various Friday duty assignments; and
WHEREAS, these actions are a violation of his employment duty as a security guard and has created a lapse
of security issues at the Camden County Technical Schools, Gloucester Township Campus; and
WHEREAS, as a result of these violations, it has been determined that Employee #010718’s employment should
be terminated with the Camden County Technical Schools; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education provided an opportunity to Employee #010718 to address these issues, after
which the Board of Education determined that said statements were not sufficient to explain these
employment violations and should result in his termination.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the President and Board Members of the Camden County Technical Schools,
that for the reasons set forth hereinabove, it hereby terminates the employment of Employee #010718 as a
part time security guard for the Camden County Technical Schools, effective immediately.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
On roll call vote:
AYES: Ms. Hanson, Mr. Fisher, Dr. Mink
NAYS: None
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RESOLUTION
On motion of Dr. Mink, seconded by Mr. Fisher, to approve the following resolution.
RESOLUTION OF THE CAMDEN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOLS DENYING OPT-OUT APPLICATIONS
WHEREAS, three security guards have filed requests with the Camden County Technical Schools’
Administration to receive opt-out privileges as set forth in the CAM/VOC Collective Bargaining Agreement;
and
WHEREAS, upon review of this request, it has been determined that since these individuals are already
receiving retirement health benefits from a previous municipal employer in serving as a Police Officer in
that municipality which should preclude the granting of opt-out privileges to these security guards.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the President and Board Members of the Camden County Technical Schools,
that it hereby denies the Opt-Out Applications filed by the three security guards to receive opt-out
privileges as set forth in the CAM/VOC Collective Bargaining Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
On roll call vote:
AYES: Ms. Hanson, Mr. Fisher, Dr. Mink
NAYS: None
RESOLUTION
On motion of Dr. Mink, seconded by Mr. Fisher, to authorize bid specifications for the privatization of the
Early Childcare Education Center.
On roll call vote:
AYES: Ms. Hanson, Mr. Fisher, Dr. Mink
NAYS: None
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HIB REPORTS
On motion of Dr. Mink, seconded by Mr. Fisher, to affirm the action taken by the administrators on the monthly
HIB Reports.
Pennsauken Campus
H.I.B. Reports February 2, 2015 – March 3, 2015:
Year-to-Date H.I.B. reports: Investigated: 8
Investigated: 3 Confirmed: 1 Not Confirmed: 2
Confirmed: 1
Gloucester Township Campus
HIB Reports February 19, 2015 – March 9, 2015: Investigated: 3 HIB Confirmed: 0
Year-to-Date HIB Reports Investigated: 21 Year-to-Date HIB Reports Confirmed: 4
On roll call vote:
AYES: Ms. Hanson, Mr. Fisher, Dr. Mink
NAYS: None
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Mr. Fisher, seconded by Mr. Fisher, to adjourn meeting at 9:50 p.m.
On roll call vote:
AYES: Ms. Hanson, Mr. Fisher, Dr. Mink
NAYS: None
Scott M. Kipers
School Business Administrator