Andover Regional Board of Education September 17, 2019 ...

Andover Regional Board of Education Regular Meeting – September 17, 2019

The Andover Regional Board of Education of the Borough of Andover and Township of Andover convened a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at the Long Pond School, 707 Limecrest Road, Andover Township, New Jersey in the board office conference room.

Attendance:

Present: Mrs. Rebecca Bearden, Mrs. Jessica Brennan, Mr. Daniel Cruz, Mrs. Maria Dunbar, Mrs. Colleen Figueiredo, Mr. Steven Minnick and Mr. Robert Koroski

Also Present: Mr. Dennis Tobin, Interim Superintendent

Ms. Nicole Sylvester, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

7 members of the public and staff

Not Present: Mrs. Teri Ashworth and Ms. Vincenia Annuzzi

I. INTRODUCTORY ITEMS

President Koroski called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance: Mr. Koroski led the flag salute.

Mission Statement: Mr. Koroski read the mission statement:

Andover Regional Schools prepare students to successfully meet the challenges of today and tomorrow by fostering a love of learning. Our safe, supportive, and stimulating environment encourages students to reach their full potential. It is an expectation that all students shall achieve the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards at all grade levels. In Andover Regional, every child catches the learning spirit!

Public Meeting Notice: President Koroski read the following public meeting notice:

“The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act was enacted to insure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is either discussed or acted upon. The Board has fully complied with the notice requirements by advertising in the New Jersey Herald, posting publicly and by notifying the municipal clerk of the date, time and place of the meeting.”

Andover Regional Board of Education September 17, 2019 Minutes

II. PRESENTATION(S):

Mr. Fleming reported on the SSDS Report along with the Harassment Intimidation & Bullying District Self Assessment. Mr. Tobin and Mr. Fleming presented Mrs. Robbin Gibbons with a plaque for her service of 25+ years in Andover and wished her the best on her retirement.

III. EXECUTIVE SESSION: None at this time.

IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Mrs. Brennan moved and Mrs. Figueiredo seconded, that the Andover Regional Board of Education approve the minutes of the following Board of Education meeting, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

- August 13, 2019 Regular Minutes - August 13, 2019 Executive Session Minutes

Roll Call Vote:

Yes: Mrs. Bearden, Mrs. Brennan, Mr. Cruz, Mrs. Dunbar, Mrs. Figueiredo, Mr. Minnick and Mr. Koroski

No: None

Abstain: None

V. COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Board Committees: Personnel/Policy Finance/Operations Curriculum/Instruction Mr. Koroski (Chair) Ms. Annuzzi (Chair) Mrs. Brennan (Chair) Mrs. Ashworth Mrs. Bearden Mrs. Dunbar Mr. Cruz Mr. Minnick Mrs. Figueiredo Special Committees/ Ad Hoc Assignments:

WHAT DELEGATE ALTERNATE(s)

Sussex County School Boards Association Teri Ashworth Colleen Figueiredo NJSBA Delegate Assembly Open Vincenia Annuzzi Newton Board of Education Rep. Daniel Cruz Jessica Brennan


Sussex County Educational Services Jessica Brennan Rob Koroski Andover Regional Education Foundation Jessica Brennan Rob Koroski Andover Regional Parent Teacher Association Colleen Figueiredo Rob Koroski Township Liaison Vincenia Annuzzi Daniel Cruz Negotiations Rob Koroski

Rebecca Bearden Dan Cruz Vincenia Annuzzi

QSAC Committee Teri Ashworth Colleen Figueiredo Sick Bank Rob Koroski

Rebecca Bearden Dan Cruz

Mr. Koroski gave his report on Personnel/Policy, new hires, resignations and a new policy alerts, discussion ensued.

Ms. Sylvester gave her report on Finance/Operations, which included the roof project and capital/maintenance projects, discussion ensued. Mr. Koroski thanked the Building and Grounds staff for all their hard work this summer to complete all the projects within each school.

Mrs. Brennan gave her report on Curriculum/Instruction, which included the opening of school and the re-writing curriculum, discussion ensued.

Tri-District Committee:

Mr. Dennis Tobin, Interim Superintendent Ms. Nicole Sylvester, Board Secretary

Mr. Rob Koroski, Board President Mrs. Teri Ashworth, Board Vice President

Mr. Daniel Cruz, Newton Board representative Mrs. Brennan reported that Sussex County Educational Services had a Project Search program for students who age out of services that can be provided to them age they reach 18+. Discussion ensued. Mrs. Figueiredo reported that the PTA had a successful ice cream social event last Friday. She also stated the PTA is always looking for new members. Discussion ensued.

VI. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT:

A. Mr. Tobin reported that the opening of the 2019-2020 school year was a big success.


B. Mr. Tobin reported that the 2019-2020 Board/District Goals were underway and they would be reviewed and discussed at the next Board meeting.

C. Mr. Tobin stated that the first Tri-District Committee meeting would be held on October 7, 2019 at 7:00pm at the Green School District.

D. Mr. Tobin thanked K.E.E.P. for their years of service to the Sussex County community and was happy to report that the Sussex County YMCA Childcare Program took over and the program is running smoothly and was happy we could accomodate families in Andover with before and after care.

E. Mr. Tobin stated there was no monthly HIB report.

Mrs. Brennan moved and Mr. Minnick seconded, that the Andover Regional Board of

Education approve the resolution below as presented:

Resolve that the Board of Education accepts the attached HIB Report beginning August 8, 2019 and ending September 6, 2019.

Roll Call Vote:


No: None

Abstain: None

Mrs. Brennan moved and Mrs. Figueiredo seconded, that the Andover Regional Board of

Education approve the resolution below as presented:

Resolve that the Board of Education accepts Student Safety Data System report for the January 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019 as presented, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

Roll Call Vote:


No: None


Abstain: None

B. Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment: Listed below is the report from Jennifer Reynolds, Coordinator of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment.

● Worked with the Admin team to prepare for the opening of school. ● Analyzed test scores and prepared testing folders for individual teacher meetings to

discuss individual test scores ● Printed Individual Students Reports and worked with Mrs. Gibbons to prepare letters and

scores to be mailed home to parents. ● Created an ELL screening protocol to complement the new ELL Entrance and Exit

criteria and meet with Mrs. Ambrose to train her in what needs to get completed. ● Created a data warehouse for major data points at LPS to be utilized by RTI, CST, G&T,

and classroom teachers. ● Helped to plan and run the New Teacher Institute ● Sat on interview committees to screen and interview candidates for the Media Specialist,

21st Century and Technology positions ● Sorted all new Schoolwide mentor texts and distributed to teachers ● Created a yearly mapping template for teachers for both the Schoolwide and Eureka

programs ● Worked with Mr. Fleming and RTI coordinators at LPS to discuss vision and needs

moving forward. ● Met with middle school ELA team to develop some departmental expectations. ● Set up and sent out the NJ mandatory trainings to be administered via Safe Schools. ● Continue to update curriculum to make it compliant with the new QSAC indicators ● Worked with Mr. Fleming to outline PEP classes and expectations ● Created data sheets for the 19-20 school year for FMB staff ● Created the K-8 ELA training schedules for both LPS and FMB to meet with our

consultant ● Met with the county curriculum consortium steering committee to continue to map out

our offerings for the 19-20 school year

C. Technology Report: October Board of Education Agenda

D. Child Study Team Report: The updates below regarding the District CST and Special Services are prepared by Suzanne Ross, Supervisor of Special Services/LDTC.

● In August 2019 the following meetings were held: * New Preschool Referral: 4


* New Referrals: CST 0, Speech 0 * Annual Reviews: CST 0, Speech 0 * Eligibility Meetings: CST 3, Speech 0

* Transfer out of district: CST 2 * Transfer into district: CST 3 * Declassified: CST 1, Speech 0 * Newly Classified CST 1, Speech 0 * Other meetings: CST 0, Speech 0 * Total number of IEPs: CST 77, Speech 15 = (92)

● I continued to conduct interviews for paraprofessional positions that will be needed for

the 2019-2020 school year. ● Mr. Wilbur, Ms. Pepe, Dr. Van Blarcom, Ms. Delfing, Ms. Schick and I all attended our

first of 2 on site training sessions, with our Realtime Special Education trainer. Several of the team members have worked with Realtime, for IEP’s in previous districts, so we feel this program will be a “much better fit” for Andover. Our second training in the Realtime series was held on August 9th, and the district staff will be trained in various components of IEP’s on October 1st.

● All members of the CST have been reviewing IEP’s that were transferred over from the former IEP management system and preparing scheduling for related services.

● Several members of the CST have been meeting with students and parents regarding transitioning back to school.

● The preschool teachers hosted a Meet and Greet to the new and returning preschool parents. The event was well attended, and the staff was very pleased with the turnout.

● 19-20 school year administrative planning meetings continue, with a great deal of focus on the intervention services.

● Ongoing collaboration with the administrative team regarding all aspects of RTI programming for the 2019/2020 school year. Protocols are currently being designed to enhance the “tiered approaches” to intervention for our children.

E. Suspension/HIB Reports from the Florence M. Burd and Long Pond (none).

F. Principal’s Reports from Cindy Mizelle and Bryan Fleming are attached. VII. SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY REPORT:

- Newly calculated pension contributions for local employers will remain virtually flat, or even decrease in some cases, for Fiscal Year 2020.


- Pension bills for PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) will decrease by 2.2 % thus saving us approximately $2,800.

VIII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON AGENDA ITEMS:

This public session is designed for members of the public to speak on issues for Board consideration. By law, the Board of Education is under no obligation to respond to public comment. If the Board of Education chooses to respond, it does not waive its right thereafter not to respond. Members of the public are asked to state their name and address for the record.

● Ms. Gianni asked what the largest class sizes were and at what grade levels. Discussion ensued.

● Mrs. McGovern asked what the ages were for the project search program were. Discussion ensued.

IX. ACTION ITEMS:

A. PERSONNEL/POLICY:

Mrs. Brennan moved and Mrs. Figueiredo seconded, that the Andover Regional Board of Education approve resolutions #1-23 as presented:

1. AREA Salary Guide Movement: Approve movement on the AREA salary guide based on the AREA 2017-2020 Agreement effective September 1, 2019, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

NAME

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FROM STEP

FROM SALA

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TO STEP

TO SALA

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Lauren Huffman

Teacher BA15, Step 11

$73,479

MA, Step 11

$76,879

2. 2019-2020 ParaProfessional Staff: Approve the following NEW paraprofessional staff members, retroactively to start date, for the 2019-2020 school year based on the ParaProfessional AREA 2017-2020 Agreement, pending receipt of all required paperwork, including criminal history clearance, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

Paraprofessionals for 2019-2020 School Year


NAME SCHOOL ASSIGNMENT HIRE DATE

HOURS STEP SALARY

Clark, Kimberly LPS 1:1 9/5/19 20 1 $15,179 Dlugos, Aimee FMB Lunch Coverage 1:1/ICS

gr. 8 9/10/19 20 1 $15,179

3. Schedule B Appointments for the 2019-2020 School Year: Approve the below staff members for the Schedule B positions for the 2019-2020 school year, stipends based on the AREA 2017-2020 Agreement, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

Brendan Maurice - Homework Club (FMB) $1,400 Deborah Ambrose - Homework Club (FMB) $1,400

4. Updated Substitutes for the 2019-2020 School Year: Approve the re-employment of all substitutes below for the 2019-2020 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

SUBSTITUTE LIST POSITION NAME

Secretary Diane Cunningham

Custodian Jeffrey Blunt

Custodian Valentin Hunsicker

Custodian Christian Hunt

Custodian Gary Kays

Custodian Joseph Krieg

Custodian Gary Nelson

Custodian Chuck Schmeidhauser

Custodian Edward Vealey

Nurse Robyn Bezold

Nurse Douglas Earley

Nurse Gina Kithcart

Tchr. K-8 Aidan Black

Tchr. K-8 Julianne Bove

Tchr. K-8 Catherine Carlson

Tchr. K-8/Paraprofessional Itzel Cordero

Tchr. K-_ ELEMENTARY Danielle Derby


Tchr. K-8 Aimee Dlugos

Tchr.K-5 Krista Fetherman

Tchr. K-8 Richard Freda

Tchr K-12/Para/Secretary/Cust. Debra Haneman

Tchr. K-8/Para/Secretary Patricia Hannemann

Tchr. K-8 Jeannisse Herrera

Tchr./Secretary Christine Kasko

Tchr. K-8/Para/Secretary Trudie Lehman

Tchr. K-8/Para Maksim Mazuryk

Tchr. K-8/Para Martyn Mazuryk

Tchr. K-8 Stephen McGoldrick

Tchr. K-8/Para/Secretary Jean McGowan

Tchr. K-8/Para Vivian Meudt

Tchr. K-8/Para/Secretary Zane Pike

Tchr. K-8 Louise Powers

Tchr. Elem/PreSchool/SpecEd. Meg Sass

Tchr. K-12/Para Sharon Scrittorale

Tchr. K-8 Michael Patsis

Tchr. K-8 Andrew Tedesco

Tchr.K-8 Roberta Trainor

Tchr. K-8/Para/Secretary Megan Walsh

Tchr. K-8 Cynthia Williamson

Tchr. K-8 JoAnn Zarrillo

5. Substitute Rates: Approve the following revised substitute rates for the 2019-2020 school year, retroactive to September 1, 2019, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

Exclusive Substitute Teacher $120.00/day

Substitute Teacher – Full Day $95.00

Substitute Teacher – ½ Day $48.00

Substitute ParaProfessional $11.00/hour

Substitute Secretary $15.00/hour


Nurses $150.00/day

Substitute Custodian $15.00/hour

Substitute Custodian (w/Black Seal) $15.00/hour

6. Volunteers: Approve the attached volunteers for the 2019-2020 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools. 7. Leave Replacement MD Teacher: Approve Meg Sass as Leave Replacement Teacher for Employee ID #592 effective September 3, 2019 through October 15, 2019 at Step 1 BA with a prorated salary of $56,385.00, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools. 8. Leave of Absence: Amend approved leave of absence request from Employee ID #592, commencing on September 3, 2019 with a return date of October 16, 2019 (from original approved anticipated return date of November 18, 2019), utilizing her sick time, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools. 9. Summer Technology: Approve Melinda Schick to assist with district technology preparation at $60.00/hour overtime on an as-needed basis July 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools. 10. Resignation: Approve and accept with best wishes, the resignation of Julie Montesano, Media Specialist/21st Century Teacher, effective October 1, 2019 (last day worked September 30, 2019), as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools. 11. New Hire - Media Specialist Teacher: Approve Yvonne Roux as part-time (80%) FMB Media Specialist teacher effective October 7, 2019 for the 2019-2020 school year at Step 2, MA30 with a prorated salary of $64,694.00 and pending receipt of all required paperwork, including criminal history clearance, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools. 12. New Hire - 21st Century Teacher: Approve Tara Cotter as part-time (80%) 21st Century LPS teacher effective October 1, 2019 for the 2019-2020 school year at Step 2, BA with a prorated salary of $57,744.00 and pending receipt of all required paperwork, including criminal history clearance, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.


13. Resignation: Approve and accept with best wishes, the resignation of Carmine Iacullo, Technology/ Network Systems Administrator, effective August 16, 2019, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools. 14 New Hire - Technology/Network Systems Administrator: Approve Joseph DeLuca as Technology/Network Systems Administrator with start date of November 1, 2019 or when released by current district contract through June 30, 2020 with a prorated salary of $84,000.00, for the 2019-2020 school year and pending receipt of all required paperwork, including criminal history clearance, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools. 15. District 504 Officer/Coordinator: Approve Suzanne Ross, Supervisor of Special Services/LDTC, as District 504 Officer/Coordinator for the 2019-2020 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools. 16. Job Description: Approve the attached Title 1 RTI Coordinator job description, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools. 17. Substitutes: Approve the following substitute(s) for the 2019-2020 school year pending receipt of all required paperwork, including criminal history clearance, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

Krista Fetherman - Substitute Teacher 18. Schedule B Resignation: Accept MaryHelen Coiro’s resignation from chaperoning the SOC Field Trip, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools. 19. Leave Replacement Special Education Teacher: Amend approval of Crystal Donovan as Leave Replacement Special Education Teacher for Employee ID #1194 effective September 3, 2019 through June 30, 2019 at 60 days substitute pay (Policy #3125.2) and then going on guide at BA Step 1 at a salary of $56,385.00 for the remainder of the leave pending certification, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.


20. Resignation: Approve and accept with best wishes, the resignation of Kelley Dellicker, ParaProfessional, effective September 25, 2019 or until a replacement is secured, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools. 21. ParaProfessional Statement of Assurance: Approve the Statement of Assurance regarding the use of the ParaProfessional staff for the 2019-2020 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools. 22. Mentoring: Approve the following as per NJDOE Provisional Teacher Process requirements, with the mentoring fee of $55.00 per month to be paid through the Andover Regional Board of Education, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

Mentee Mentor Payment Weeks

Katie Bradley, FMB Kristen Brady $55.00/Month 30

Crystal Donovan, FMB Deb Jennings $55.00/Month 30

Mindy DuCharme * , FMB Nicole Smith $55.00/Month 15

Alyssa Maxwell, FMB Gabby LaBouseur $55.00/Month 30

* was BOE approved on August 13, 2019

23. First Reading of Policies & Regulations: Approve the first reading of the following (and attached) policies and regulations, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

P2320 - Independent Study Programs Roll Call Vote:


No: None

Abstain: None

B. FINANCE/OPERATIONS:

Mrs. Figueiredo moved and Mrs. Brennan seconded, that the Andover Regional Board of


Education approve resolutions #1-14 as presented:

1. Report of the Treasurer: Approve the audited financial reports from the Board Secretary and the Treasurer of School Monies for the months of July & August 2019 on file in the business office, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools. 2. Board Secretary’s Certification and Report: Accept the audited Board Secretary’s certification pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.12(d) that as of July and August 2019, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Andover Regional Board of Education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8 & 18A-22-8.1, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools and Accept, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:23-2.1, certification that, as of July and August 2019, after review of the Board Secretary’s Financial Report, appropriations section, and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of our knowledge, no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.12(C) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the District’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

3. Bills List: Approve/accept the Bills List from August 14, 2019 through September 17, 2019 for a total of $1,277,696.16 as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

4. Petty Cash: Approve/accept the Petty Cash Checking Account Report for August 2019, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

5. Transfers: Approve/accept the Transfer Report for August 2019, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

6. Purchasing Manual: Approve the 2019-2020 Purchasing Manual, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

7. Disposal of textbooks: Approves the disposal of surplus textbooks, in accordance with Board policy which have exceeded their useful life and no longer provide value to the district and authorizes the Business Administrator to dispose of or sell the textbooks, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.


8. Professional Development Workshops: Approves the District Professional Development travel and expense reimbursement for the 2019 annual NJSBA Workshop, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on October 21-24, in accordance with the Andover Regional Board of Education travel policies and pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-7, et. seq., as follows:

Lodging Cost: $96 + occupancy fees, not to exceed three (3) nights paid by the Board Conference Registration: $1,700 for a group registration including all attendees Meals and Incidentals Expense: $66 per diem for a full day; $49.50 per diem (75%) for travel days Mileage Reimbursement: $0.35 per mile District Personnel and Board Members attending: a. Nicole Sylvester b. Dennis Tobin c. Robert Koroski e. Steve Minnick

as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

9. NJDOE Mandated Tuition Contract: Approve the annual tuition contract with the NJ Department of Children and Families Office of Education for ESY and 2019-2020 school year tuition at a cost of $51,792.40 for student #4522412159, for the period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

10. District Goals: Approve the following District goals for the 2019-2020 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:

1. Academic Achievement - To develop curriculum and instructional programing that engages and motivates students based on their interests and learning styles, utilizes exemplary teaching practices; along with meeting the identified New Jersey Student Learning Standards.

2. Communication / Engagement - To expand and educate the Andover community regarding the various aspects of the Andover Regional School District; along with providing


various avenues for dialogue.

3. Health & Wellness / School Security & Safety - Integrate the importance of embracing a safe and secure learning environment that emphasizes the growth of student’s social, emotional and physical well-being; along with ensuring appropriate emergency response procedures are reviewed, practiced and in place.

4. Finance - Develop a fiscally responsible 2020-2021 school budget that will meet the goals and objectives of the school district; along with keeping in mind the Andover community taxpayer.

11. Joint Transportation Agreement with Green School District: Approve the choice student joint transportation agreement with Green School District for transportation services for the 2019-2020 school year to be paid to Andover at a cost of $557.66, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

12. Joint Transportation Agreement with Byram Township School District: Approve the choice student joint transportation agreement with Byram Township School District for transportation services for the 2019-2020 school year to be paid to Andover at a cost of $557.66, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

13. Park Lake School Tuition Contract: Approve the annual tuition contract with Educational Services Commission of Morris County for 2019-2020 school year tuition at a cost of $65,230, personal aide $28,550 and additional therapies at $92/hour for student #2016067024, for the period of September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

14. Sustainable Jersey for Schools:

WHEREAS, The Andover Regional Board of Education seeks to continue participation in Sustainable Jersey for Schools to continue focusing attention and efforts on matters of sustainability and pursuing initiatives that will lead to renewed Sustainable Jersey for Schools Certification.


WHEREAS, The Andover Regional Board of Education seeks to support and work with school staff and administrators, students and parents to ensure a safe and healthy environment for students by encouraging our school community to implement sustainable, energy-smart, eco-friendly and cost-effective solutions.

WHEREAS, Extensive opportunities exist to teach students about ecological, economic and social sustainability, environmental health, and nutrition; to integrate sustainability education into classroom learning; and to support students in becoming leaders in making their schools healthier and more sustainable places.

WHEREAS, Many options and choices exist for schools to use resources more efficiently; to reduce, reuse, and recycle; to follow Green Building Standards for construction and major renovations; to form school partnerships; to eliminate toxic chemicals; to purchase (or produce) clean energy; and to purchase recycled paper, energy-efficient equipment and other green products to protect our global environment.

WHEREAS, Sustainability means using resources wisely, saving money and reducing our impact on the environment, all of which will ensure the future health, safety, and prosperity of our children.

WHEREAS, The Andover Regional Board of Education commits to formation of at least one Sustainability Leadership Team (also referred to as “Green Team”), based on the guidance of of Sustainability Jersey for Schools.

WHEREAS, Green Teams help schools adopt policies and practices addressing areas such as sustainability education and professional training, green purchasing, waste reduction, indoor air quality, energy-saving initiatives, and community partnerships.

WHEREAS, The Andover Regional Board of Education will encourage Green Teams at all district schools by providing networking and educational opportunities.

WHEREAS, one of the purposes of the Sustainable Jersey for Schools Program is to provide resources to school districts to make progress on sustainability issues through a grant program called the Sustainable Jersey for Schools Small Grants Program;

THEREFORE, it is resolved that the Andover Regional Board of Education agrees to continue


participation in Sustainable Jersey for Schools, and it is the Board’s intention to pursue certification in the District.

We hereby appoint the following as members of the Green Team: Mr. Tobin, Ms. Sylvester, Mr. Koroski, Mr. Fleming, Mrs. Mizelle, Mrs. Whitaker, Ms. Sternecker, Dr. Van Blarcom, Mrs. Pepe, Mr. Burneyko, Mrs. Myers, Ms. Huffman, Mr. Hasten, Mr. Moustakas, Mrs. Hanneman, and Mr. Berghoff. The following staff members will serve as the District’s Green Team liaisons to Sustainable Jersey for Schools: Mr. Fleming, Mrs. Mizelle, Mrs. Whitaker, and Dr. Van Blarcom.

We do hereby recognize Andover Regional School District; Long Pond School and Florence M. Burd School as the agent(s) to carry out our commitment to building a sustainable school district through the implementation of Sustainable Jersey for Schools actions.

We agree to complete district actions and to support the district’s Green Team in completing their actions, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

Roll Call Vote:


No: None

Abstain: Mr. Minnick and Mr. Koroski on resolution #B8

C. CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION:

Mrs. Brennan moved and Mrs. Figueiredo seconded, that the Andover Regional Board of Education approve resolutions #1-5 as presented:

1. Class sections/sizes for 2019-2020: Approve the class sections/sizes at the FMB school for the 2019-2020 school year (attached), as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools. 2. Class sections/sizes for 2019-2020: Approve the class sections/sizes at the LPS school for the 2019-2020 school year (attached), as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools. 3. Professional Development Workshops: Approve the following professional development, registration fees and mileage reimbursement, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.


Name Program/Location Date Fees/Mileage

Nicole Sylvester ERIC West Meetings (various)

Quarterly $0.35/mile

Nicole Sylvester Insurance Mtgs.- Perona Farms

Quarterly $0.35/mile

Nicole Sylvester SCASBO- Farmstead Golf Club

Various $0.35/mile

Suzanne Ross Sussex/Warren County Association of Directors & Coordinators of Special Services - Allamuchy, NJ

9/18/19; 10/16/19; 11/13/19; 12/11/19; 1/15/20; 2/19/20; 3/18/20; 4/15/20 & 5/13/20

$0.35/mile

Suzanne Ross Jennifer Reynolds Cindy Mizelle

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Character Development Training, Sparta, NJ

October 11, 2019

Registration: $45.00 each

Jennifer Pepe Multi-tiered System of Supports: A framework for supporting all students Allamuch, NJ

October 14, 2019

Registration: $60.00

Cindy Mizelle Bryan Fleming

NJPSA Fall Conference Long Branch, NJ

October 17 & 18, 2019

Registration: $320.00/each $0.35/mile/each


Suzanne Ross Addressing Student Mental Health (Day 1), Monroe Twp

October 8, 2019


Suzanne Ross Section 504 Explained (Day 1) Monroe Twp.

October 23, 2019


Suzanne Ross Legally Compliant IEP’s (Day 2), Monroe Twp.

November 12, 2019


Suzanne Ross Student Mental Health Issues Cert Program, Webinar

February 11, 2020


Nicole Sylvester Suzanne Ross

Homeless Liaison Stanhope, NJ

September 27, 2019

$0.35/mile

Cheryl Houtman Nancy Molinet

Beyond Decoding: Identifying and Meeting the Needs of All Learners w/Dyslexia Somerset, NJ

October 4, 2019

Registration: $235.00/each $0.35/mile (Houtman)

Melissa VanBlarcom Sustainable Practices Working Session Hackettstown, NJ

November 21, 2019

$0.35/mile

Jennifer McKeown Signs Matter - Online Suicide Prevention Course Online

January 2020 Registration: $35.00

Jennifer McKeown Developing Support Plans for At-Risk Students Webinar

February 11, 2020



4. Activities/Trips: Approve the following student activities/class trip, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

Grade/ Teacher

Date/ Destination/ Purpose

# of Students & Adult Chaperones w/Names

Student Cost

Transportation Board Cost

Mariann Whitaker 4th Graders & Earth Club Students

Saturday, September 28, 2019 9-11am Clean-up Stickle Pond Road

Students: 25 Teachers: 2 Mariann Whitaker Melissa VanBlarcom Paras: 1 Monika Sternecker Chaperones: 0

$0 n/a $0

Jennifer McKeown 7th & 8th Grade Summit

TBD (October) Times TBD School Climate Summit Sparta, HS

Students: 25 Teachers: 2 Jennifer McKeown Nick Wilbur Paras: 0 Chaperones: 0

TBD TBD TBD


Jennifer McKeown 8th Grade

October 22 or 23, 2019 Times TBD Sussex Tech Tour

Students: 48 Principal: 1 Bryan Fleming Teachers: 4 Jennifer McKeown Katie Silvernail Phil Togno Darice Meyers Paras: 1 Jennie Pike Chaperones: 0

$0 $0 $0


Proposed Date: October 1, 2019 Times TBD Community Service Clean-up Followed by Pizza Lunch Trail to Hillside Park Andover

Students: 48 Principal: 1 Bryan Fleming Teachers: 5 Jennifer McKeown Katie Silvernail Phil Togno Elyse Mirena Leo LaBarge Paras: 1 Jennie Pike Chaperones: 0

$0 $0 $0



January 8, 2020 Times TBD Sussex Tech Tour

Students: 48 Principal: 1 Bryan Fleming Teachers: 4 Jennifer McKeown Katie Silvernail Phil Togno Darice Meyers Paras: 1 Jennie Pike Chaperones: 0

$0 $0 $0

5. Professional Development Workshops: Approve the following professional development, registration fees and mileage reimbursement, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

Name Program/Location Date Fees/Mileage

Erik Burneyko Pediatric Issues Newton Medical Center

10/14/19 $10 registration $0.35/mile

Cary Cotto Multi-tiered System of Support & In-class services for SLP’s Warren County SLHA

10/14/19 $90 registration

Roll Call Vote:


No: None

Abstain: None


COMMUNICATIONS TO BOARD: None at this time. OLD and NEW BUSINESS:

● Mrs. Dunbar stated that she appreciated the time and efforts of staff at FMB who helped put in the OT floor.

● Mrs. Brennan said that at Back to School night she noticed the art teacher at LPS did not have a projector. She asked if this was something that could be looked in purchasing . Discussion ensued.

● Mrs. Figueiredo asked if the new requirements of PE included kindergarten. Discussion ensued. ● Mr. Koroski on behalf of the Board of Education and staff thanked Mrs. Melinda Schick and Mr.

Charles Culver for all their extra time and effort this summer to ensure the District’s technology was up and running for the start of the new school year.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:

This public session is designed for members of the public to speak on issues for Board consideration. By law, the Board of Education is under no obligation to respond to public comment. If the Board of Education chooses to respond, it does not waive its right thereafter not to respond. Members of the public are asked to state their name and address for the record.

● Ms. Gianni asked if vaping was a concern in our middle school. Discussion ensued.

● Mrs. McGovern stated that she spoke with the Andover township committee and they asked who would be doing the upkeep on the ball field. Discussion ensued.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mrs. Brennan moved adoption of the following resolution:

WHEREAS, Section 8 of the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, permits the exclusion of the public from a meeting in certain circumstances; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Andover Regional Board of Education, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey, as follows:

1. The public shall be excluded from discussion and action upon the hereinafter specified subject matter; 2. The general nature of the subject matter to be discussed is as follows: negotiations, legal and personnel matters; 3. It is anticipated at this time that the above stated subject matters will be made public upon resolution of all information discussed; 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately; the Board anticipates being approximately 10-15 minutes to discuss contractual matters and action will not be taken.


Motion was seconded by Mrs. Figueiredo at 8:31 p.m. and unanimously CARRIED in a voice vote.

RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Mrs. Brennan moved to return to regular session, seconded by Mrs. Figueiredo and unanimously CARRIED in a voice vote at 8:53 p.m.

Adjournment: Mrs. Brennan moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mrs. Figueiredo and approved at 8:53 p.m. and carried by a Unanimous Voice Vote call by all members in attendance.

Respectfully submitted,

Nicole Sylvester

School Business Administrator/ Board Secretary


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