1. education
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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 6, 2013.
(b)
Mailing written notice to the Courier Post and South Jersey Times Newspapers on November 6, 2013.
(c)
Filing written notice with the County Clerk on November 13, 2013.
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Technical Schools in the County of Camden was held on
October 15, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. in the board conference room at the Gloucester Township Campus.
William T. Mink, Ed.D., president, called the meeting to order. The following members were present:
Bart Mueller, C. Ann Volk, and William T. Mink, Ed.D. Jason Ravitz, board member, was absent. Also present
were Patricia Fitzgerald, John Marcellus, Scott Kipers, Teresa Stallone, Ed.D., Bonnie Durante, David Patterson,
Esquire, and Christine Helmbold. Leo Lampman was absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
HONORS AND RECOGNITION – None
PRESENTATION – Summer Reading Initiative and Follow-up Student Meetings with Author; presentation given by
Karen M. DiGiacobbe, Curriculum Supervisor for Humanities
VIOLENCE AND VANDALISM REPORT AND PUBLIC HEARING (N.J.S.A. 18A:17-46 and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-5.3(f))
On motion of Ms. Volk, seconded Mr. Fisher, to approve the 2013-2014 Violence and Vandalism Report, and inserted
on page 122-A through 122-J.

Penn Tech report presented by:
Mr. Greg Cappello

GTC report presented by:
Dr. John J. Hourani
On roll call vote:
AYES: Mr. Mueller, Mr. Fisher, Ms. Volk, Dr. Mink
NAYS: None
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT – None
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT - Parents’ Night on October 8th was a great success and well attended by parents of
current students and parents of 8th graders.
PUBLIC COMMENT


- None
Please state your full name and address
The length of time scheduled for public discussion will be held to five minutes for individual speakers
OLD BUSINESS - None
BUSINESS OFFICE
INFORMATION ITEM: The Organization Meeting is being held on Monday, November 3, 2014 at the Pennsauken Campus,
Science and Horticultural Center at 9:30 a.m.
The business administrator recommends the following.
On motion of Mr. Mueller, seconded by Ms. Volk, to approve and ratify the following requests.
MINUTES
To approve the minutes of the September 17, 2014 regular meeting of the board of education.
FINANCIAL
Board Secretary’s Certification.
1.
Board Secretary’s Report in accordance with 18A: 17-36 and 18A: 17-9 for the month of August 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, and inserted on page 122-K through 122-ZZ.
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FINANCIAL (continued)
2.
Reconciliation Report in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of August 2014. The
Reconciliation Report and Secretary’s Report are in agreement for the month of August 2014.
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:
September 2014
Item
Payroll
Payroll
Bill List (Fund 60)
Bill List (Fund 10/12/20)
Date
Amount
9/15/14
9/30/14
9/19/14
9/19/14
$ 1,245,200.04
$ 1,195,138.99
$
2,341.00*
$ 2,528,581.71
Total
$ 4,971,261.74
*Early Childhood Education
6.
To approve the appropriation adjustments (August 2014) made within the 2014-2015 school budget as
previously reviewed and approved by the superintendent, and inserted on page 122-AAA through 122-BBB.
7.
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-62/2014 awarded to Calico Industries, Inc., for janitorial supplies-poly liners for the
term commencing on or about October 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015.
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FINANCIAL (continued)
8.
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-63/2014 awarded to Bells Security Sales, Inc., Independent Hardware, Inc., and Accredited Lock Supply
for locking hardware and locksmith supplies for the term commencing on or about October 1, 2014 through
September 30, 2015.
9.
To approve and ratify the following resolution.
WHEREAS, the Department of Education requires New Jersey School Districts to submit three-year maintenance
plans documenting “required” maintenance activities for each of its public school facilities, and
WHEREAS, the required maintenance activities as listed in the attached document for the various school
facilities of the Board of Education of the Technical Schools in the County of Camden are consistent with
these requirements, and
WHEREAS, all past and planned activities are reasonable to keep school facilities open and safe for use or
in their original condition and to keep their system warranties valid,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Technical Schools in the County of Camden
hereby authorizes the superintendent to submit the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan for the Board of
Education of the Technical Schools in the County of Camden in compliance with Department of Education
Requirements, and inserted on page 122-CCC through 122-PPP.
A.
Purchasing
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 state contract purchases, for the period
September 10, 2014 through October 3, 2014 totaling $123,682.47, and inserted on page 122-QQQ.
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B.
Purchasing (continued)
2.
Bids were received on October 7, 2014 at the Gloucester Township Campus, as follows:
#14-04
Refrigeration Repair Services/Anthony Deprince GTC/PC
Marlee Contractors, LLC
American Commercial Equipment Repair
$1940.00*
$2000.00
*To authorize the award purchase order/contract to the lowest responsible bidder.
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
**2014-2015
School Year
Camden County College
Various classrooms and career
GTC
N/A
program areas for Technical
Institute offerings
**Previously approved on the
9/17/14 agenda for
after school hours. The Dialysis and Medical Arts
programs operate during school hours.
Pool
GTC
*$19,000.00
11/01/14
South Jersey Swim League
02/22/15
Contact: Robert Lucas
11/15/14
AFSCME Negotiations Session
Business Conference Center
3:30 p.m.
Contact: Michael DiPiero
**03/27,28,29 &
NJ Surf Drum & Bugle Corp.
Building #4
08/09/15
Contact: Robert Lucas
**Motion to add additional dates to previously approved item on the 9/17/2014 agenda.
dates is $12,000.00
11/04/14
College Admission Presentation
Business Conference Center
9:00 a.m. to noon
Heather Medina, Stockton College
Contact: Brian Yukna
11/15/14 Swim Practice Schedule
Pool
GTC
02/02/15
Schools: Audubon, Sterling,
Timber Creek, Collingswood
Contact: Robert Lucas
Campus
Fee
GTC
GTC
Total fee for all
GTC
N/A
*$17,000.00
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D.
Miscellaneous
1.
Facilities Use continued:
Date
12/09/14
7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
02/10/15
5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
02/19/15
Snow date 02/20/15
7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Organization
Facility Requested for Use
Accuplacer Testing
Camden County College
Lisa Lord, Camden County College
Contact: Eva Cetrullo
Financial Aid Seminar
Business Conference Center
Camden County College Financial
Aid Representative
Contact: Eva Cetrullo/Joan Kohler
Educational Foundation
Business Conference Center
Coordinating a Career Day.
Room 300
Graduates, parents and
Career Areas both campuses
business professionals will
be invited to serve as guest
speakers and mentors.
A continental breakfast and lunch
will be provided to the guests. Est. costs $300.00
Contact: Suzanne Golt and Eva Cetrullo
Campus
GTC
Fee
N/A
GTC
N/A
GTC
PC
N/A
*Fees are approximate due to facility availability (e.g. cancellations due to weather conditions).
**Indicates a change from a previous board approved motion.
2.
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
10/11/14
11/6/14
12/29/14
3.
Destination
Bargaining at the Table Workshop
Monroe, NJ
AED/CPR/First Aid Certification/
recertification (GTC Campus)
Training provided by First Aid &
CPR, LLC.
AED/CPR/First Aid Certification/
recertification (PC Campus)
Training provided by First Aid &
CPR, LLC.
Teacher/Staff/Advisor/Coach
C. Ann Volk, Board Member
Cost Per
$149.00
Total
$149.00
Security Department Staff
$780.00
$780.00
Security Department Staff
$780.00
$780.00
To approve the following Board Representatives to the 2014-2015 Sick Bank Committee:
Kathleen Cassidy
Scott Kipers
Bonnie Durante
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D.
Miscellaneous (continued)
4.
To approve Camden County Technical Schools’ 2014-2015 Sudden Cardiac Arrest Response Plan, and
inserted on page 122-RRR through 122-ZZZ.
5.
To approve the Gloucester Township’s baking career program to donate desserts to Camden County Domestic
Violence Response Teams’ fundraiser being held on October 29, 2014 at Tavistock Country Club,
Haddonfield. NJ. All proceeds from this event will go to the Camden County Women’s Center
6.
Request approval of the following resolution.
RESOLUTION OF THE CAMDEN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOLS
APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF CELINES ALICEA, GUARDIAN FOR
J.R., A MINOR V. CAMDEN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOLS’ BOARD OF EDUCATION
WHEREAS, the Camden County Technical Schools has been named as a defendant in the matter captioned
Celines Alicea, as Guardian for J.R., A Minor, v. Camden County Technical Schools, et al, under Docket No.
CAM-L-2178-13, which litigation includes other named defendants; and
WHEREAS, a proposed settlement has been presented to the Camden County Technical Schools’ Board of
Education by letter dated August 11, 2014, from Peter H. Spaeth, Esquire where the School would participate
with another named defendant in resolving this matter; and
WHEREAS, without admitting liability in regard to the allegations set forth in the Complaint, the Board
of Education upon further review has determined that it is in its best interest to resolve this litigation
in accordance with the settlement proposal in order to eliminate the need for further litigation and
continued costs of same.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the President and Board Members of the Camden County Technical
Schools that it hereby approves the proposed settlement in the matter captioned Celines Alicea, as Guardian
for Jr, A Minor, v. Camden County Technical Schools, et al, under Docket No. CAM-L-2178-13.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said settlement proposal approval is conditioned on this matter being dismissed
with prejudice and a full and complete Release being provided to the Camden County Technical Schools
relating in any manner to the allegations of the Complaint.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
ADDENDUM
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The business administrator recommends the following:
FINANCIAL - None
A.
Purchases
1.
To approve the payment for the Right to Know Compliance Services provided by Rullo & Juillet
Associates, Inc., at the following rates: Updating hazardous substance fact sheets and state surveys
and saving MSDS information on CDS (one for each school): $7,715.00; and, entering data in new format
as required and filing the 2013 and 2014 Right to Know Surveys with the NJ Department of Health by
February 15, 2015 and July 15, 2015, respectively: $6,575.00
2. To approve to rescind and replace the resolution on the September 17, 2014 board agenda approving
Strauss Esmay Associates, LLP, to provide and update policies, regulations, and by-laws with the
following: Request approval for Strauss Esmay Associates, LLP, to provide and update policies,
regulations, and by-laws, as well as provide online services relating to the policies, and a policy
number conversion table, at a total fee of $7,430.00.
B.
Field Trips: None
C.
Sport Schedules:
D.
Miscellaneous
None
To authorize 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
10/28/14
SJ HS Officials
Meeting
Faculty Dining Room
GTC
N/A
7:00-9:00 p.m.
On roll call vote:
AYES: Mr. Mueller, Mr. Fisher, *Ms. Volk, Dr. Mink
NAYS: None
*Ms. Volk abstained on: Financial/Items #1 through #9
A. Purchases/Items #1 and #2
D. Miscellaneous/Items #1 and #2
Addendum/A. Purchases/Items #1 and #2
Addendum/D. Miscellaneous
*Dr. Mink abstained on D. Miscellaneous/Item #1
PENNSAUKEN CAMPUS
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INFORMATIONAL ITEM(S): One hundred and twenty-six students signed up for the PSAT in October.
largest number of students ever signing up for this test at PC.
This is the
The principal recommends the following:
On motion of Ms. Volk, seconded by Mr. Fisher, to approve and ratify the following requests.
A.
Expenditures:
B.
Field Trips
1.
None
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:
No
Date
Destination
Team/Club
Teacher(s)/Advisor(s)
Students
*Motion to change date for FBLA Leadership Meeting to 10/17/14 (previously approved on 8/20/14 for
11/5/14)
10/28/14
Voorhees Pediatrics,
AHC II
Terry Lee
Voorhees, NJ
Educational Benefit: Observe long term care of children with chronic
illnesses/disabilities.
16
10/29/14
Voorhees Pediatrics
AHC II
Terry Lee
Voorhees, NJ
Educational Benefit: Observe long term care of children with chronic
illnesses/disabilities.
16
10/31/14
Auto Dealers’ Association
Auto Tech IV
Bruce Berger
Competition, East Norriton, PA
Educational Benefit: Technical competition of students.
6
11/4/14
Cathedral Kitchen, Camden, NJ
Interact
Charene Scheeper
Educational Benefit: Network with Rotary members during Camden Rotary Meeting.
3
11/4/14
Washington Township Assisted
AHC II
Terry Lee
16
Living, Sewell, NJ
Educational Benefit: Enhance communication skills and learn about infection controls.
11/5/14
Washington Township Assisted
AHC II
Terry Lee
16
Living, Sewell, NJ
Educational Benefit: Enhance communication skills and learn about infection controls.
PENNSAUKEN CAMPUS
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B.
Field Trips
1.
During school hours, no local funds requested (continued):
Date
11/11/14
Destination
The College of New Jersey,
Ewing, NJ
Team/Club
NHS
Teacher(s)/Advisor(s)
Charene Scheeper, Monique
Randolph
Students
30
Educational Benefit: Tour and learn about the College of NJ.
11/12/14
San Juan Restaurant,
AP Spanish
Susana Martinez
Camden, NJ
Educational Benefit: Students will experience authentic Spanish cuisine.
11/13/14
Atlantic City National College
Guidance
Monique Randolph, Felicia
40
Fair, Atlantic City, NJ
Easterling, Charene Scheeper
Educational Benefit: Attend a college fair to collect information regarding approximately
150 colleges.
11/14/14
Automotive Technology
Open House, CCC,
Blackwood, NJ
Auto
Technology
Bruce Berger
8
21
Educational Benefit: Students will learn about the career and technical automotive training
opportunities available at Camden County College. This is a comprehensive equity plan with
Gloucester Township Campus.
11/18/14
Historically Black College &
Guidance
Monique Randolph, Felicia
40
University Fair, Camden NJ
Easterling, Denise Fleig
Educational Benefit: attend college fair to collect information regarding approximately 150
colleges.
11/20/14
Stockton College of NJ,
Guidance
Felicia Easterling, Monique
40
Galloway, NJ
Randolph, Charene Scheeper
Educational Benefit: Students will tour campus, learn about Stockton and attend workshops.
12/02/14
Cathedral Kitchen, Camden, NJ
Interact
Charene Scheeper
Educational Benefit: Network with Camden Rotary members during Rotary meeting.
3
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B.
Field Trips
1.
During school hours, no local funds requested (continued):
Date
12/04/14
Destination
Team/Club
Teacher(s)/Advisor(s)
Students
Respond Daycare, Camden, NJ
NHS
Charene Scheeper
15
Educational Benefit: Provide educational activities for preschool students as part of the
service requirement for NHS membership.
12/11/14
Pinsetter/Rotary Luncheon,
Interact
Charene Scheeper
2
Pennsauken, NJ
Educational Benefit: Network with Pennsauken/Merchantville Rotary members during Rotary
meeting.
12/12/14
Cooper Trauma Center, Camden, NJ AHC I
Terry Lee
Educational Benefit: Learn to make good, safe decisions and see consequences of poor
decisions.
25
12/15/14
Cooper Trauma Center, Camden, NJ AHC I
Terry Lee
Educational Benefit: Learn to make good, safe decisions and see consequences of poor
decisions.
25
*Indicates a change from a previous board approved motion.
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).
funds are requested:
Date
11/12/14
Destination
Team/Club
Scottish Rite Theater,
AP Spanish
Collingswood, NJ
Chaperone 1 ticket @ $20.00:
Teacher(s)/Advisor(s)
Susana Martinez
Disney World, Orlando,
FL
Rhonda Ritz, Jeanette
60
Simons, Alice Conley (chaperone),
Angelo DeStefano (chaperone)
Local
Students Cost Per Total
8
$20.00
$160.00
$ 20.00
$180.00
Educational Benefit: Students will attend a Spanish music and dancing show. This will expose
the students to Spanish language and traditions. They will also participate in dance.
5/27-30/14
Seniors
Chaperone(s): 2 @ $750 compensation:
Educational Benefit: Students will learn social and life skills.
$1,500.00
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B.
Field Trips (continued)
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
10/18/14
(11/1/14
alt. date)
C.
Destination
Team/Club
Teacher(s)/Advisor(s)
Eastern State Penitentiary
Practical Politics
Marlene Brubaker, Diane
Philadelphia, PA
Rugala
Educational Benefit: Learn criminal justice history; tour 19th century prison.
Students
9
10/25/14
Model UN, Eastern High School,
Practical Politics
Marlene Brubaker, Diane
9
Voorhees, NJ
Rugala
Educational Benefit: Students will learn about international finance, trade and development
and they will gain a comprehensive understanding of the world marketplace.
11/04/14
Friendly’s, Cherry Hill, NJ
Susan VanHoy, Amy Carruth,
Jeanette Simons
Educational Benefit: Meet to discuss competitive events with members.
40
12/4/14
Sky Zone, Moorestown, NJ
Girls’ Volleyball
Educational Benefit: Team building .
25
1/08/15
LaSalle University,
GBB
Jon Repece, Chris Ritter
Philadelphia, PA
Educational Benefit: Team building; view college-level girls’ basketball game to see
techniques.
FBLA
Jon Repece
Sport Schedules
To approve the revised Fall sports’ schedules for the 2014-2015 school year, and inserted on page
122-AAAA through 122-BBBB.
Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country
Girls’ Volleyball
25
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D.
Miscellaneous
1.
2.
To authorize the following meeting, workshop, training, conference and/or clinic, cost to be paid by the
board of education unless otherwise indicated.
Date
Destination
10/21/14 Mock Trial Workshop, New Jersey
Law Center, New Brunswick, NJ
Substitute coverage not to exceed:
Teacher/Staff/Advisor/Coach
Diane Rugala
11/19/14 Fundamentals of Coaching, Paul VI
High School, Haddonfield, NJ
Lawrence McNasby
Total
$105.00
$105.00
$75.00
$75.00
To authorize the following club/class/sport members to sell/collect/sponsor/donate the following as
fundraisers:
Date
10/16/14-6/1/15
10/16/14-6/14/15
10/16-12/19/14
10/16-12/19/14
11/1-30/14
12/01/14-6/01/15
6/1-30/15
3.
Cost Per
Club/Class/Sport
Junior Class
Freshman Class
CAPA
Senior Class
Junior Class
Junior Class
Senior Class
Sell/Collect/Sponsor
Sell Penn Tech Spirit Beads
Sell healthy snacks
Sell Winter Showcase tickets
Sell Krispy Kreme Donuts
Sell uniform shirts
Sell Penn Tech Class of 2016 car magnets
Coed Volleyball Tournament
Cost
$3.00/2.00
$.50-$1.00
$3.00
$9.00
$15.00
$3.00
$30.00/team
To approve and ratify the following Structured Learning Experiences’ Students*/Cooperative Education
Students** changes for the 2014-2015 school year:
Student ID# Assignment
Start Date/End Date
Transportation Visitations Conducted By
*****Motion to change assignment to Chartwells for the following students: **116248, **116212,
and **116125 (previously approved 6/18/14 for Dowling)
**116090
PC-Chartwells
10/6/14-6/18/15
None Needed
Charene Scheeper
**126177
Dunkin Donuts
9/15/14-6/18/15
Co-op Bus
Charene Scheeper
**116146
Wendy’s
9/22/14-6/18/15
Co-op Bus
Charene Scheeper
**116011
Hollister
10/16/14-6/18/15
Co-op Bus
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 meeting.
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D.
Miscellaneous (continued)
4.
To authorize the National Honor Society to campaign against gun violence. The campaign will include
posters, an anti-gun pledge for students, and announcements on October 22, 2014.
5.
To authorize Mark Ritter, father of Teacher/Asst. Coach Chris Ritter, to assist the girls' basketball
coaches while attending practices and games during the 2014-2015 school year. The purpose of his
participation is to demonstrate skills and techniques. Mark Ritter understands he will not be paid for
his assistance and will only participate under the direct supervision of the coaching staff, based on
the approval of the Department of Education based on the results of a criminal record check pursuant to
N.J.S.A. 18:A: 6-7, I et seq., N.J.S.A.18A:39-17 et seq. and N.J.S.A. 18A:4.13. et seq., if needed.
6.
To authorize to add an incentive program to focus strictly on attendance, behavior, and grades. The
purpose is to promote being a responsible student and to reach students who might not qualify for the
other achievement programs. Students’ names will be identified for achieving perfect attendance, zero
misconducts, and/or passing all classes. Students will be rewarded with prizes that will either be
donated from the community members or prizes purchased through Renaissance student activity funds.
Baseline data will be taken from last year to review the success of the program and we will reassess
towards the end of the school year.
7.
To authorize homebound instruction for student, SID #3284128406, beginning on September 8, 2014 to
October 20, 2014, at an hourly rate of $41.00, based on the Nonathletic Extracurricular Activities
Salary Guide Schedule B, of the 2011-2014 CAM/VOC Education Association Agreement, or upon negotiations,
5 hours per week for 4 weeks, at a total cost of $820.00.
8.
To authorize homebound instruction for student, SID #4121475751, beginning on September 4, 2014 to June
18, 2015, at an hourly rate of $41.00, based on the Nonathletic Extracurricular Activities Salary Guide
Schedule B, of the 2011-2014 CAM/VOC Education Association Agreement, or upon negotiations, 5 hours per
week for 39 weeks, at a total cost of $7,995.00.
9.
To authorize homebound instruction for student, SID #4608836585, beginning on September 4, 2014 to June
18, 2015, 10 hours per week for 39 weeks, at a total cost of $15,990.00, at an hourly rate of $41.00,
based on the Nonathletic Extracurricular Activities Salary Guide Schedule B, of the 2011-2014 CAM/VOC
Education Association Agreement, or upon negotiations.
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D. Miscellaneous (continued)
10. To approve the Penn Tech Parent Voice Committee to sponsor a “Family Fun Night,” on the evening of March
20, 2015, in the Penn Tech cafeteria. Costs for food, decorations and miscellaneous game items to be
paid for by Renaissance student activity funds. Total estimated cost: $1500.00.
11. To authorize the Carson Elementary School students and staff to evacuate to the Pennsauken Campus of
Camden County Technical Schools for emergency evacuation/reunification purposes.
12. To authorize the Pennsauken Campus students and staff of Camden County Technical Schools to evacuate and
reunify during emergencies at the Carson Elementary School.
13. Motion to affirm the following Monthly Enrollment and Drill Reports:
Student Enrollment Report for the Pennsauken Campus as of 10/1/2014: 725
Monthly Suspension Report from 9/4/2014–10/1/2014: 2
Fire Drill: September 10, 2014 @ 2:00 p.m.
Security Drill: Bomb Threat Training-Offices on September 15, 2014 @ 1:30 – 1:45 p.m.
On roll call vote:
AYES: Mr. Mueller, Mr. Fisher, Ms. Volk, Dr. Mink
NAYS: None
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D.
Miscellaneous (continued):
Monthly HIB Report
September 5, 2014 to October 2, 2014: Pennsauken Campus
1. Number of reports of HIB this month:
2
Number of HIB reported this year:
2
0
Number of confirmed HIB this year:
0
2. Status of investigated HIB incidents:
Investigated and not confirmed*: 0
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:
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
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INFORMATIONAL ITEM(S): Dr. Siobhan Kelly, Coordinator of Job Placement and Cooperative Education, has been
elected to the Executive Board of the New Jersey Cooperative Education Association.
Dr. Kelly will serve in this capacity for the 2014-2015 school year.
The principal recommends the following:
On motion of Mr. Mueller, seconded by Mr. Fisher, to approve and ratify the following requests.
A.
Expenditures
1.
To authorize and ratify the payment for internal coverage, September 1-30, 2014, pursuant to the 20112014 CAM/VOC Education Association Agreement: 16 teacher(s) covered 28 class period(s) at $37.00 per
period: $1,036.00. The following teacher(s) provided coverage:
Cheryl Adams
Carolynn Aspinall
Corinne Attig
Sandra Castagna
Janice Conley
Anthony Copestick
B.
Sean Kendall
John Leopardi
Lauren McClellan
Melissa Meyer
Nancy Previti
Joshua Schultz
Douglas Selfridge
Barry Shoenberger
Nicholas Tarasevich
Jimmy Ye
2.
To approve Reggie Dabbs, of the Youth Alliance, to give four Character Education Student Presentations
to students on December 12, 2014, and one evening presentation to parents on December 12, 2014, at a
total cost of $3,600.00, to be paid with local funds.
3.
To approve Ornamental Horticulture to arrange and provide corsages and boutonnieres to Camden County
Sports Hall of Fame’s Induction Ceremony whereby 13 residents of Camden County will be honored for their
contributions to athletics, to be held on October 30, 2014 at Crowne Plaza, Cherry Hill. Cost of
materials not to exceed $50.00, to be paid 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
10/28/14
No
Destination
Team/Club
Teacher(s)/Advisor(s)
Students
Glen Landing Middle School,
Pre-engineering
Sarah Daly, Anthony
2
Blackwood, NJ
DePrince
Educational Benefit: The purpose is to give a career awareness presentation to 8th graders.
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B.
Field Trips
1.
2.
During school hours; no local funds requested (continued):
Date
11/4/14
Destination
Team/Club
Teacher(s)/Advisor(s)
Academy of Natural Sciences,
Baking
Victoria Hampton-Turner,
Philadelphia, PA
Justin Relkin
Educational Benefit: Students will view a special demonstration on chocolate.
Students
30
11/13/14
College Fair, Atlantic City
Selected Students
Sarah Daly, Victoria
Convention Center
Hampton-Turner
Educational Benefit: Students will be provided with valuable college information.
11/18/14
Historically Black College
Selected Students
Revae Burton, Suzanne
60
& University Fair, Susquehanna
Cherubini, Victoria
Bank Center, Camden, NJ
Hampton-Turner
Educational Benefit: Students will get assistance with the college application process and
possibly receive on-site acceptance.
12/10/14
Kennedy Radiation Clinic,
Medical Arts
Jacqueline Clarke
8
Sewell, NJ
Educational Benefit: Students will be introduced to the fields of radiology and oncology
and learn the newest trends in technologies in cancer treatment.
60
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).
funds are requested:
Date
10/10/14
10/17/14
Destination
Team/Club
Teacher(s)/Advisor(s)
Students Cost Per
Pennsylvania Hospital, Medical Arts Jacqueline Clarke
14
$4.00
Philadelphia, PA
Substitute coverage not to exceed:
Educational Benefit: Students will learn about achievements in medicine. They
will have an opportunity for career exploration.
Dreyfuss Theatre,
Performing
Terry Bles, Jessica
37
Fairleigh Dickinson
Arts
Thomas
Univ., Madison, NJ
Internal coverage not to exceed:
Educational Benefit: Students will view and critique a Shakespearean comedy.
Local
Total
$ 56.00
$105.00
$161.00
$37.00
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B.
Field Trips
2.
During school hours; local funds requested (continued):
Date
10/21/14
Destination
Duffield’s Farm,
Washington Twp, NJ
Team/Club
Daycare/
Early
Childhood
Academy
Teacher(s)/Advisor(s)
Donna Anello, Diane
Benevento, Anna Contrevo,
Eileen Ewald, Julie
Laucks
Students Cost Per Total
28
$6.00
$168.00
(ECE Enterprise Funds)
Cost of Adults:
Substitute coverage not to exceed:
Educational Benefit: Students will learn how to provide experiences
for the children while participating in an off-site learning activity.
$11.40
10/28/14
Rowan University,
Glassboro, NJ
10/31/14
Cedar Run Wildlife,
FFA
Brian Burns
16
Medford, NJ
Substitute coverage not to exceed:
Educational Benefit: Students will learn about native flora and fauna.
11/12/14
Franklin Institute,
Medical Arts Jacqueline Clarke
15
$14.50
Philadelphia, PA
Substitute coverage not to exceed:
Educational Benefits: Students will attend a Karabots Dissection presentation
and learn about the latest research in disease and preventative medicine.
11/14/14
$ 57.00
$105.00
$330.00
Early
Julie Laucks, Merilee
35
Childhood/
Waters, Ed Waters,
Video
Bayada Nurse
Productions
Substitute coverage not to exceed:
$210.00
Educational Benefit: Students will meet with advisors to learn about the college level
career programs.
Automotive Technology
Open House, CCC,
Blackwood, NJ
AM Auto
Technology
Liz Eattock, Andrew
McAlpin
$120.00
(FFA Funds)
$105.00
$225.00
$217.50
$105.00
$322.50
18
PM Auto
Andrew McAlpin
16
Technology
Internal coverage not to exceed:
$37.00
Educational Benefit: Students will learn about the career and technical automotive training
opportunities available at Camden County College. This is a comprehensive equity plan with
Pennsauken Campus.
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B.
Field Trips
2.
During school hours; local funds requested (continued):
Date
11/14/14
Destination
Team/Club
Teacher(s)/Advisor(s)
Students Cost Per Total
Theatre Day,
Performing
Terry Bles,
19
Montclair University, Arts
Matthew Ploch
Montclair, NJ
(student teacher)
Substitute coverage not to exceed:
$105.00
Educational Benefit: Students will learn about college offerings, view a
classic musical and participate in a theatre workshop.
11/20/14
State FFA Career
FFA
Brian Burns
4
Development Event,
Cook College, New
Brunswick, NJ
Substitute coverage not to exceed:
$105.00
Educational Benefit: Students will have the opportunity for career exploration and
development.
11/21/14
Theatre Performance,
Performing
Terry Bles, Jessica
37
Fairleigh Dickinson
Arts
Thomas, Matthew Ploch
University, Madison, NJ
(student teacher)
Internal coverage not to exceed:
Educational Benefit: Students will view and critique an award-winning musical.
11/24/14
12/4/14
2014 Fall Leadership
FCCLA
Shenay Harris, Julie
20
$40.00
Connection, Pines
Laucks
Manor, Edison, NJ
Cost of two teachers to attend:
$40.00
Substitute coverage not to exceed:
Educational Benefit: Students will participate in competitive events and
Leadership workshops.
$37.00
$800.00
$ 80.00
$210.00
$1,090.00
Kimmel Center and
Music
Douglas Schmidt,
28
Temple University,
Academy
Jessica Thomas
Philadelphia, PA
Internal coverage not to exceed:
$74.00
Educational Benefit: Students will attend an open rehearsal of the Philadelphia
Orchestra, meet the soloist, tour Temple University and attend a Temple jazz concert.
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B.
Field Trips
2.
During school hours; local funds requested (continued):
Date
12/18/14
Destination
Team/Club
Teacher(s)/Advisor(s)
Students Cost Per Total
Philadelphia Museum
Fashion
Shenay Harris
16
of Art, Phila., PA
Design
Substitute coverage not to exceed:
$105.00
Educational Benefits: Students will learn to recognize the connection between art
and fashion.
1/20/15
Live From Surgery,
Medical Arts Jacqueline Clarke
8
$40.00
EIRC, Mullica Hill, NJ
Cost of one teacher to attend:
$40.00
Substitute coverage not to exceed:
Educational Benefit: Students will view a surgical hip replacement, learn
medical and surgical interventions and observe the latest in surgical technology.
$320.00
Live From Surgery,
Medical Arts Jacqueline Clarke
12
$40.00
EIRC, Mullica Hill, NJ
Cost of one teacher to attend:
$40.00
Substitute coverage not to exceed:
Educational Benefit: Students will view an open heart surgery, learn medical
and surgical interventions and have the opportunity for career exploration.
$480.00
1/26/15
3.
$ 40.00
105.00
$465.00
$ 40.00
$105.00
$625.00
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
3rd Monday
of each
month
Destination
Team/Club
Teacher(s)/Advisor(s)
Students
Camden County Opiate & Heroin
Student
Dawn Sponheimer
2
Addiction Awareness Task Force
Representatives
Meeting, DiPiero Building,
(1 student from GTC;
Lakeland, Blackwood, NJ
1 student from PC)
Educational Benefit: To serve as liaisons to state and local community awareness groups as
well as non-profit groups and drug addiction service providers to address the addiction
crisis.
10/16/14
Little Theatre, CCC,
Performing
Terry Bles
20
Blackwood, NJ
Arts
Educational Benefit: Students will view contemporary one-acts by acclaimed playwrights.
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B.
Field Trips
3.
During non-school hours; no local funds requested (continued):
Date
11/7/14
4.
Destination
Team/Club
Teacher(s)/Advisor(s)
Students
FCCLA National
Air Force
Shawn Forman, Matthew Lacy
6
Convention, Hyatt Hotel,
JROTC
New Brunswick, NJ
Educational Benefit: Students will have an opportunity to present the colors of our nation.
Request authorization for 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
11/22/14 Drill Competition,
Air Force
Shawn Forman, Matthew
20
$150.00
Jackson Liberty HS,
JROTC
Lacy
Jackson, NJ
Educational Benefit: Students will compete in drills and inspection and view exhibitions.
C.
Sport Schedules
To approve the Winter sports schedules for the 2014-2015 school year, and inserted on page 122-CCCC
through 122-FFFF.
Boys’ Basketball
Girls’ Basketball
D.
Boys’ and Girls’ Bowling
Boys’ and Girls’ Swimming
Miscellaneous
1.
To authorize the following club/class/sport members to sell/collect/sponsor the following as
fundraisers.
Date
10/16/14-6/1/15
10/18/14-12/23/14
10/25/14
10/25/14
10/25/14-6/18/15
Club/Class/Sport
FCCLA
FBLA
FIRST
FCCLA
HOSA
10/27/14-11/30/14
HOSA
Sell/Collect/Sponsor
Collect pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House
Sell Gertrude Hawke catalog items
Sponsor a car wash at the yard sale
Sell donated items at the yard sale
Sell handmade mini albums, cards,
phone cases
Sell Kleinhenn gift wrap and accessories
Cost
Donations
$3.00-$25.00
Donations
$1.00-$5.00
$5.00-$15.00
$7.00-$20.00
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D.
Miscellaneous
1.
2.
Club/class/sport members to sell/collect/sponsor the following as fundraisers (continued):
Date
11/24, 25/14
Club/Class/Sport
PBSIS
12/1/14-12/16/14
Student Council
2/1/15-3/30/15
2/11/15
3/1/15-4/30/15
HOSA
Student Council
FBLA
5/26/15-6/5/15
FBLA/FCCLA
June 2015
Student Council
Sell/Collect/Sponsor
Sponsor a “Minute to Win It” Team
Building Event
Collect donated items for Camden County
Animal Shelter
Sell cookie dough
Sell water/pretzels/snacks in the
Sell Gertrude Hawke catalog items
Cafetorium during Open House
Sell tickets to Fashion Show to be
held on 6/10/15
Sell water/pretzels/snacks/CCTS logo
items at graduation
Cost
$5.00
Donations
$10.00
$.75-$1.50
$3.00-$25.00
$3.00 Students
$10.00 Adults
$.75-$5.00
To approve and ratify the following Structured Learning Experiences’ Students*/Cooperative Education
Students** changes for the 2014-2015 school year:
Student ID#
**113148
**110309
**103244
**110141
**110040
**113061
**110097
**110257
**110153
**110018
**110303
Assignment
J. Devine Plumbing
Metro
Chartwell
Chartwell
Chartwell
Chartwell
Chartwell
Chartwell
Chartwell
WaWa Food Markets
Foster & McMullen Mechanical
Start Date/End Date
9/11/14-6/19/15
9/22/14-6/19/15
9/19/14-6/19/15
9/19/14-6/19/15
9/19/14-6/19/15
9/19/14-6/19/15
9/19/14-6/19/15
9/23/14-6/19/15
9/23/14-6/19/15
9/29/14-6/19/15
9/29/14-6/19/15
Transportation
None needed
Coop Bus
None needed
None needed
None needed
None needed
None needed
None needed
None needed
None needed
None needed
Visitations Conducted By
Siobhan Kelly, Ed.D.
Siobhan Kelly, Ed.D.
Siobhan Kelly, Ed.D.
Siobhan Kelly, Ed.D.
Siobhan Kelly, Ed.D.
Siobhan Kelly, Ed.D.
Siobhan Kelly, Ed.D.
Siobhan Kelly, Ed.D.
Siobhan Kelly, Ed.D.
Siobhan Kelly, Ed.D.
Siobhan Kelly, Ed.D.
* SLE: Unpaid structured learning experience
***SLE: Paid structured learning experience
** Cooperative education: Paid learning experience ****SLE: Volunteer/Community Service/Service Learning
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D.
Miscellaneous (continued)
3.
To authorize homebound instruction for student, SID #120220, at an hourly rate of $41.00, based on the
Nonathletic Extracurricular Activities Salary Guide Schedule B, of the 2011-2014 CAM/VOC Education
Association Agreement, beginning on September 4, 2014 to November 26, 2014, 5 hours per week for 12
weeks at a total cost of $2,460.00.
4.
To approve and ratify Jessica Tattersall, a student at Camden County College, to complete her required
fifteen hour field experience, at the Gloucester Township Campus, during her Fall 2014 Semester. Ms.
Tattersall will be assigned to Teri Hardmeyer, social studies teacher.
5.
To authorize Ryan Joyce, a student at Camden County College and a graduate of Camden County Technical
Schools, to participate in a field observation experience as partial fulfillment of his Historical
Trends in American Education course, October 29, 2014. Mr. Joyce will be assigned to Douglas Selfridge,
social studies teacher.
6.
To authorize Edward Burton, a student at Camden County College and a graduate of Camden County Technical
Schools, to participate in a field observation experience as partial fulfillment of his Historical
Trends in American Education course, October 27, 2014. Mr. Burton will be assigned to Lynn Pfeifer,
social studies teacher.
7.
To approve Denise Rogers, science teacher, to complete her internship for her Masters in Leadership
degree from Rider University during the 2014-2015 school year. Ms. Rogers will be assigned to and
shadowing Leo Lampman, Director of Special Education.
8.
To authorize to co-sponsor (with Camden County College, Camden County Freeholders and the Pennsauken
Campus staff) a Camden County School of Character Award for schools with 8th graders in Camden County.
Amount of award to be determined. Funding sources: Camden County College and Renaissance Student
Activity account.
9.
To approve Detective Sharper, of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office, to give a Cyberbullying
Presentation, October 20 and 21, 2014, to freshmen students, at no cost to the board of education.
10. To approve Kelly McLaughlin, of the Mom’s Quit Connection/Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative, to
give a Teens and Tobacco Use Presentation, November 10 and 11, 2014, to senior students, at no cost to
the board of education.
11. To approve Kelly McLaughlin, of the Mom’s Quit Connection/Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative, to
give a Teens and Tobacco Use Presentation, date TBD during the 3rd marking period, to freshmen students,
at no cost to the board of education.
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D.
Miscellaneous (continued)
12. To approve the Gloucester Township Police to give a Fatal Vision Presentation, November 16 and 18, 2014,
to sophomore students, at no cost to the board of education.
13. To approve Positive Behavior Support in Schools (PBSIS) to hold a “Minute to Win It” team-building
event, for selected students, November 24 and 25, 2014, at no cost to the board of education.
14. To approve Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) to hold a Fashion Show, June 10, 2015, at no cost
to the board of education.
15. To approve Project Pride of the New Jersey Department of Corrections’ Office and Office of Educational
Services to present Healthy Choices, during a character education student assembly, March 5, 2015, at no
cost to the board of education.
16. Motion to affirm the following Monthly Enrollment, Suspension and Drill Reports:
Enrollment Count for the Gloucester Township Campus as of September 30, 2014: 1,407
Monthly Suspension Report as of September 30, 2014: 8
Fire Drill: September 10, 2014
Bomb Threat Drill: September 10, 2014
On roll call vote:
AYES: Mr. Mueller, Mr. Fisher, Ms. Volk, *Dr. Mink
NAYS: None
*Dr. Mink abstained on D. Miscellaneous/Item #8
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D.
Miscellaneous (continued):
Monthly HIB Report
September 4, 2014 to October 3, 2014: Gloucester Township Campus
1. Number of reports of HIB this month:
6
Number of HIB reported this year:
6
Number of confirmed HIB this year:
1
2. Status of investigated HIB incidents:
Investigated and not confirmed*: 6
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:
Date
Race
Color
Religion
Ancestry
National Origin
Gender
Sexual Orientation
Gender Identity and Expression
Mental Disability
Physical Disability
Sensory Disability
Other Distinguishing Characteristic
Number of
Incidents
Lead
Investigator
1
J. Hourani
Measure
Imposed
Parent contact,
counseling (both
students), 2-days
BD (offender),
follow-up
counseling (both
students).
Training
(if applicable)
HIB Specialist, HIB
Coordinator,
Principal, Assistant
Principals, Security
Officers and SAC
attended School
Security Conference at
Washington Township
High School.
Program
Implementation
(if applicable)
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SPECIAL EDUCATION/CHILD STUDY TEAM
The director of special education recommends the following: *Dr. Stallone read the following requests in the
absence of Mr. Lampman.
On motion Mr. Fisher, seconded by Mr. Mueller, 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 extension of educational services for student, SID #123104. Instructional
services provided by Mr. Thomas Mahoney, October 31, 2014, until November 28, 2014, at an hourly
homebound rate of $41.00, not to exceed $1500.00, based on the Nonathletic Extracurricular Activities
Salary Guide Schedule B of the 2011-2014 CAM/VOC Education Association Agreement.
2.
To authorize and ratify the payment for compensatory education for student SID #133079. This homebound
is authorized only after student is absent for more than 5 consecutive days due to medical issues.
Instructional services provided by Mr. Anthony Galindo, October 1, 2014 until June 30, 2015, at an
hourly homebound rate of $41.00, not to exceed, $3700.00 based on the Nonathletic Extracurricular
Activities Salary Guide Schedule B of the 2011-2014 CAM/VOC Education Association Agreement
3.
To authorize and ratify the educational services for student, SID # 143004, September 4 to October 15,
2014. Instructional services provided by Education Inc., at an approximate rate of $37.00 an hour for 2
hours a day, not to exceed $2500.00.
4.
To authorize the following teachers at the Gloucester Township and Pennsauken campuses, to assist with
parent communications in person and in writing, including translating Special Education documents,
effective October 16, 2014 through June 30, 2015, not to exceed 10 hours each, at a prep period rate of
$37.00 or before or after school at an hourly rate of $41.00, commensurate with the terms of the 20112014 CAM/VOC Education Association Agreement or upon negotiations, to be funded by Special Education
budget.
Aida Fawns
Millie Pedroza
On roll call vote:
Alina Moro
Valerie Garcia
AYES: Mr. Mueller, Ms. Volk, Mr. Fisher, Dr. Mink
NAYS: None
Susana Martinez
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CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION/ASSESSMENT/GRANTS
The assistant superintendent of curriculum, instruction, assessment and grants recommends the following:
On motion of Mr. Mueller, seconded by Ms. Volk, to approve and ratify the following requests.
A.
Expenditures: None
B.
Employment
1.
*Motion to add Carol Jarvis (PC), to participate in the Formative Assessment and Learning Grant Project,
October 2014 through June 30, 2015, at Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ, at no cost to the board of
education (previously approved on 8/20/14).
*Indicates a change from a previous board approved motion.
2.
To approve the following staff, from the Gloucester Township and Pennsauken Campuses, as after
school tutors for Mathematics/English Language Arts, as assigned by the after school tutoring
coordinator for tutoring or substitute tutoring, pending sufficient enrollment, at the curriculum rate
of $41.00, with the terms of the 2011-2014 CAM/VOC Education Agreement, or upon negotiations, not to
exceed 60 hours each, effective October 21, 2014 through June 30, 2015, if funds are available, funded
by NCLB FY15:
Anita Ackerman
Cheryl Adams
Michell Burns
JoAnn Filer
C.
Field Trips: None
D.
Miscellaneous
1.
Vanarosa Howell
Anne Johnson
Erika Leak
Anne Maxfield
Ryan McCarty
Lauren McClellan
Brian Nucifore
Nicholas Raymond
Stephanie Reeve
Barry Shoenberger
Matthew Stagliano
Megan Thompson
Julianna Tress
Danielle Tsoukalas
Janel Williams
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
*9/23/14 Motion to change the date for Sandra Batdorf, Jacqueline Clarke, and Joyce Turner to attend
Mandatory Update for Nurse Aide Training and Competency Training (previously approved on 9/17/14 for
9/24/14).
*1/16/15, 2/13/15 Motion to add additional dates for Joseph Bouchard (PC), NJ Green POS workshop and
rescind the 1/6/15 date (previously approved on 9/17/14).
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D.
Miscellaneous
1.
Meeting, workshop, training, conference and/or clinic (continued):
Date
Destination
Teacher/Staff/Advisor/Coach
Cost Per
Total
*Motion to add Brett Fetty, Assistant Principal (GTC), to participate on the School Leadership Committee
for the 2014-2015 school year.
Online
LEGAL One Series State-Mandated
Law Training
Marianne Tracy
$300.00
$300.00
(Funded by NCLB FY15)
9/24/14
Law & Public Safety Program
Advisory Meeting, CCC Regional
Training Center, Lakeland, NJ
Leigh Simpson
N/A
N/A
9/29-30/14
Seventh Annual Financial Literacy
Leadership Conference, Hilton
Crystal City, Arlington, VA
Holly Drew
N/A
N/A
10/3/14
FBLA New Advisors’ Workshop,
Rutgers Business School,
Piscataway, NJ
Amy Carruth
N/A
N/A
10/8/14
South Jersey Band and Orchestra
Directors’ Association Fall
Membership Breakfast Meeting,
Seven Star Diner, Sewell, NJ
Douglas Schmidt
N/A
N/A
Michael McLane
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
10/17/14,
New Jersey Green Program of Study
11/14/14,
Sustainability Workshop, NJSBA,
1/16/15,
Trenton, NJ
2/13/15,
3/13/15, 4/17/15
10/21/14
Formative Assessment & Learning
Tonya Davenport
Grant Project, Rowan University
Center for Innovation, Glassboro, NJ
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D.
Miscellaneous
1.
Meeting, workshop, training, conference and/or clinic (continued):
Date
10/21/14
Destination
Teacher/Staff/Advisor/Coach
Including Students with
Leo Lampman, John Marcellus
Disabilities in the State Assessment
System, FEA, Monroe Township, NJ
Cost Per
Total
$149.00
$298.00
(Funded by IDEA)
10/24/14
Primary Source Lesson Development
Workshop, Rowan University,
Glassboro, NJ
MaryBeth Donohue
N/A
N/A
10/27/14
Primary Source Lesson Development
Workshop, Rowan University,
Glassboro, NJ
Teri Hardmeyer, Annarose
Haws, Lauren Iannece, Joshua
Schultz
N/A
N/A
10/28/14
Early Childhood Advisory Board
Meeting, CCC, Blackwood, NJ
Julie Laucks
N/A
N/A
10/28/14
Fall 2014 Special Education
Jacqueline Foster, Leo
Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Regional Lampman
Meetings for School Administrators,
Lenape Regional High School, Shamong, NJ
N/A
N/A
10/28-30/14
NJ Green Program of Study
Joseph Bouchard (10/29),
N/A
Presentation, New Jersey School
Karen DiGiacobbe (10/28, 10/29),
Boards Association (NJSBA)
Marianne Tracy (10/28, 10/29)
Annual Conference, Atlantic City
Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ
N/A
10/29/14
Get to Know Camden County College
Day, Blackwood, NJ
Suzanne Cherubini, Victoria
Hampton-Turner
N/A
N/A
11/5/14
School Improvement Panel (ScIP)
Training, Collingswood Community
Center, Collingswood, NJ
Bonnie Durante, John Hourani,
Teri Stallone
N/A
N/A
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D.
Miscellaneous
1.
Meeting, workshop, training, conference and/or clinic (continued):
Date
11/7-8/14
Destination
FCCLA Fall Cluster Meeting, Toys
That Teach Event, Hyatt Regency,
New Brunswick, NJ
Teacher/Staff/Advisor/Coach
Julie Laucks
Cost Per
N/A
Total
N/A
11/12/14
NJCCVTS Special Session on
Admissions, Monmouth County Career
Center, Freehold, NJ
Kathleen Cassidy, Patricia
Fitzgerald, Leo Lampman,
John Marcellus
N/A
N/A
11/12/14
Practical Tools for Implementing
a Peer Mediation Program for Middle
and High School Grades, New Jersey
Law Center, New Brunswick, NJ
Revae´ Burton, Dawn Sponheimer N/A
N/A
11/13/14
South Jersey Regional New Jersey
Gregory Cappello, John Hourani N/A
Alliance for Social, Emotional and
Character Development (NJASECD) Meeting,
Character Education Partnership,
EIRC, Mullica Hill, NJ
N/A
12/5/14
High School Instructors’ Workshop
Camden County College, Blackwood,
NJ
Brian Bakota, Andrew McAlpin, N/A
Donald McCardell, Duane Raroha
N/A
12/11/14
Bureau of Education & Research’s
Practical Strategies to Address
the Challenges of Today’s School
Nurse, Mansion on Main Street,
Voorhees, NJ
Katie McHugh
$235.00
(Funded Locally)
12/12/14
NJ Special Education Compliance/
CCSS & PARCC, Westin Mt. Laurel,
Mt. Laurel, NJ
Leo Lampman
N/A
N/A
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D.
Miscellaneous
1.
Meeting, workshop, training, conference and/or clinic (continued):
Date
12/16/14
Destination
Transition from School to
Adult Life: Making the Process
Meaningful, NJDOE, LRC-South at
EIRC, Mullica Hill, NJ
Teacher/Staff/Advisor/Coach
Leo Lampman
Cost Per
N/A
Total
N/A
1/8/15
NJ Special Education Compliance/
IEP/504, Rowan University,
Chamberlain Student Center,
Glassboro, NJ
Leo Lampman
N/A
N/A
1/29/15
NJDOE: Planning for a Student’s
Leo Lampman
Transition to Adult Life: Transition
Assessments for Students with Disabilities,
LRC-South at EIRC, Mullica Hill, NJ
N/A
N/A
1/29/151/30/15
NJASA TECHSPO 2015, Bally’s
John Marcellus
Atlantic City, Atlantic City, NJ
(Waiver from NJDOE for overnight travel)
$494.00
(Funded Locally)
*Indicates a change from a previous board approved motion.
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ADDENDUM
CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION/ASSESSMENT/GRANTS
The assistant superintendent of curriculum, instruction, assessment and grants recommends the following:
A.
Expenditures: None
B.
Employment:
C.
Sport Schedules:
D.
Miscellaneous
None
None
To approve John Marcellus, assistant superintendent, to teach courses on an as-needed basis, for Camden
County College, to be compensated by Camden County College.
On roll call vote:
AYES: Mr. Mueller, Mr. Fisher, Ms. Volk, Dr. Mink
NAYS: None
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CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION
The superintendent of schools recommends the following:
On motion of Mr. Mueller, seconded by Mr. Fisher, 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
Patti Cerio
Dana DuFrense
Wayne Goldman, Jr.
Robert Huckabee
Steven Knowles
Amber Kyzer
Charles McBride
Christopher McCarty
Michael O’Rourke
Shruti Patel
Theodore Pettek
Erin Tietjen
B.
Position
Payroll Systems Operator
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Intercultural Advisor
Boys’ Bowling Coach
English Teacher
Effective
2/1/15
10/2/2014
10/10/2014
10/10/2014
10/10/2014
10/10/2014
9/12/2014
9/12/2014
10/10/2014
10/3/14
9/1/14
12/1/14
Reason
Resignation
Resignation
Discontinuation
Discontinuation
Discontinuation
Discontinuation
Resignation
Discontinuation
Discontinuation
Resignation
Terminated
Resignation
of
of
of
of
Service
Service
Service
Service
of Service
of Service
(or sooner, subject to the employment of a
replacement and needs of the school)
Employment
1.
Location
ADM
ADM
ADM
ADM
ADM
ADM
ADM
ADM
ADM
GTC
PC
GTC
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.:
Raymond Bradias
Herbert Cole
Marie Mullin
Walter Robinson
Letita Bailey
Albert Giordano
Marie Onyeani
Charles Watkins
Laurence Carian
Sonia Hernandez
Tufeka Potts
Zach Cohen
Earl Miller
Kelly Sbalcio
2.
*Motion to ratify 5 additional summer work days for Rosamary Korn, librarian, (previously approved on
5/29/14 for 25 days).
3.
*Motion to change the step and salary for Ruth Seitzinger, secretary, to Step 6, $27,494 (previously
approved on 9/17/14 as Step 3, $24,218).
*Indicates a change from a previous board approved motion.
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B.
Employment (continued)
4.
To ratify the employment of the following full-time, ten-month teacher(s), 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., at the appropriate salary(ies)
commensurate with the terms of the 2011-2014 CAM/VOC Education Association Agreement or upon
negotiations (pending clearances/employment/education verifications):
Name
Position
Effective
Juana Bonilla-Snow 4001-Behavior Development Program 9/1/14
(certification: Law Enforcement)
5.
Location Column
GTC
A
Step
4
Salary
$48,497
To ratify the employment of the following coaches/advisors, September 18, 2014 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:
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP CAMPUS
Name
Position
Step
Salary
*Motion to change James Wert to Yearbook Editorial Advisor, Step 2, $5,019.00 (previously approved
6/18/14 as Yearbook Co-Editorial Advisor, $2,509.50)
Erik Ball
Marie Copestick
Rachel Fieldman
John Kammler
Assistant
Assistant
Assistant
SkillsUSA
Basketball Coach
Swimming Coach
Soccer Coach
Advisor
PENNSAUKEN CAMPUS
Name
Lawrence McNasby
Position
Boys’ Head Bowling Coach
4
4
1
1
$7,346
$7,346
$3,077
$4,101
Step
1
Salary
$3,810
*Indicates a change from a previous board approved motion.
6.
To approve the employment of the following part-time employee(s), for the 2014-2015 school year, based
on the approval of the Department of Education and 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, to be paid as listed, or upon negotiations:
PENNSAUKEN CAMPUS
Name
Danielle Hallinan
Position
Athletic Site Director
Scorekeeper/Clock Operator
Effective
10/21/14
Salary
$69.00 per event
$109.00 consecutive
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B. Employment (continued)
7.
To approve the employment of the following part time employee(s), for the 2014-2015 school year, 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, to be paid $69.00 per event, $109.00 for two consecutive events,
unless otherwise indicated (this employee is not currently under contract with the Camden County
Technical Schools’ Board of Education):
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP CAMPUS
Name
Position
Charles Langerman
Substitute Basketball Scorekeeper/Clock Operator
(when a Cam/Voc Basketball Scorekeeper/Clock Operator is not available)
8.
To approve 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
Jodi Aspinall
9.
Part-Time Position
Clerk-typist (Early Childhood)
Location
ADM
Effective
10/16/14
Hourly Rate of Pay
$13.50
To approve the employment of Gail Rodriguez, retired mathematics teacher, as homebound instructor,
during the 2014-2015 school year, at an hourly rate of $41.00, based on the Nonathletic Extracurricular
Activities Salary Guide Schedule B, of the 2011-2014 CAM-VOC Education Association Agreement.
10. To approve the employment of William Cantiello, automotive technology instructor, to work after school
hours on bus repairs, as needed, at the Pennsauken Campus, at an hourly rate of $21.00, effective
October 16, 2014 until further notice.
D.
Miscellaneous
1.
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/ratified for
010467, September 25, 2014 through November 10, 2014.
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D.
Miscellaneous (continued):
2.
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/ratified for
008231, October 7, 2014 (PM) through November 4, 2014.
3.
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/ratified for
010260, October 31, 2014 through December 2, 2014.
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
leave of absence, subject to the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act, be approved/ratified for
008310, October 31, 2014 (PM) through November 20, 2014.
5.
To approve the following salary increase, in accordance with the 2011-2014 salary guide, due to reason
indicated:
Name
Dominic DeMartino
From
Column/Step
A
11
To
Column/Step
C
11
Salary
$77,052
Advancement Reason
Effective
Shop/Related Permanent Certificate 9/1/14
and Shop/Related Bachelor’s Degree
6.
Motion to approve and incorporate the statistical data based on student population and medical problems
into the 2014-2015 CCTS Nursing Service Plan and Standing Orders (previously approved 6/18/14), and
inserted on page 122-GGGG through 122-DDDDD.
7.
To approve Camden County Technical School (CCTS) District Improvement Plan (DIP) for the Quality Single
Accountability Continuum (QSAC) District Performance Review (DPR), as prepared by members of the CCTS
DIP Committee, for submission to the New Jersey Department of Education, and inserted on page 122-EEEEE
through 122-MMMMM.
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ADDENDUM
CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION
The superintendent of schools recommends the following:
A.
Resignations/Terminations/Retirements
To approve the of employment status of the following employee(s) for the reason indicated: *Indicates a
change from a previous board approved motion:
Name
James Brusco
B.
Position
Warehouse
Location
GTC
Effective
1/1/15
Reason
Retirement
Employment
1.
To approve the reassignment of the following non-tenurable employee, effective October 16 2014 through
June 30, 2015, at the hourly rate indicated:
Name
Ryan Buck
2.
Previous Assignment
Substitute Teacher
New Assignment
9101 Part-time Instructional
Technician Career Center
Location
GTC
Hourly Rate
$15.55
To approve Patti Cerio, payroll systems operator, to: 1) identify, prepare and submit employee
documentation needed to the NJ Department of Pensions in order to meet “Compliance with Internal Revenue
Code: under title 17, Chapter 1, Subchapter 17, of the NJ Administrative Code (N.J.A.C. 17: 1-17.4)
regarding criteria for retiree re-employment; and, 2) set up the position control roster in the
automated system, at an hourly rate ($36.51 per hour) up to 40 hours ($1,460.40) as pre-approved by the
school business administrator.
C.
Sport Schedules:
D.
Miscellaneous:
None
None
On roll call vote:
AYES: Mr. Mueller, Mr. Fisher, *Ms. Volk, Dr. Mink
NAYS: None
*Ms. Volk abstained on D. Miscellaneous/Item #7
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 Please state full name
 The length of time scheduled for public discussion will be held to five minutes for individual speakers
EXECUTIVE SESSION
On motion of Mr. Fisher, seconded by Mr. Mueller, to adjourn the open public meeting for the purpose of
discussion in Executive Session.
The Board entered into Executive Session at 8:15 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; Monthly HIB Reports
X
Discuss Collective Bargaining Agreements; Negotiations
X
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; St. Stephen’s School
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;
X
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 Grievance (Employee
#006927)& Employee 005576 & 010025 vs. CCTS
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;
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (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: Mr. Mueller, Mr. Fisher, Ms. Volk, Dr. Mink
NAYS: None
RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION
On motion of Mr. Fisher, seconded by Ms. Volk, to return to open session at 8:35 p.m.
On roll call vote:
AYES: Mr. Mueller, Mr. Fisher, Ms. Volk, Dr. Mink
NAYS: None
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HIB REPORTS
On motion of Mr. Fisher, seconded by Ms. Volk, to affirm the action taken by the administrators on the monthly
HIB Reports.
Pennsauken Campus
H.I.B. Reports: September 4, 2014 – October 1, 2014 Investigated: 2 Confirmed: 0 Not Confirmed: 2
Year-to-Date H.I.B. Reports Investigated: 2 Year-to-Date H.I.B. Reports Confirmed: 0
Gloucester Township Campus
HIB Reports September 4, 2014- October 3, 2014: Investigated: 6; HIB Confirmed: 1
Year-to-Date H.I.B Reports Investigated: 6; Year-to-Date HIB Reports Confirmed: 1
On roll call vote:
AYES: Mr. Mueller, Mr. Fisher, Ms. Volk, Dr. Mink
NAYS: None
Mr. Patterson, Esquire, stated that there were no decisions made in Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Ms. Volk, seconded by Mr. Fisher, to adjourn meeting at 8:57 p.m.
On roll call vote:
AYES: Mr. Mueller, Mr. Fisher, Ms. Volk, Dr. Mink
NAYS: None
Scott M. Kipers
School Business Administrator
Board Secretary