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MULLICA TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION

AGENDA

Reorganization & Regular Meeting

Wednesday January 6, 2016

7:00 P.M.

Board of Education P.O. Box 318, Elwood Rd.

Elwood, New Jersey 08217

Mullica Township Board of Education January 6, 2016 – 7:00 P.M.

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1. VISION STATEMENT: Mullica Township Schools aim to:

Create an inviting learning environment that blends an assortment of instructional techniques while accepting all learning styles and abilities.

Inspire our students to become global competitors who make responsible choices while building a strong sense of community.

Cultivate life-long learners that embrace the value of education.

2. MISSION STATEMENT: Based on the belief that all children are willing and capable of learning, our mission at Mullica Township Schools is to provide the best educational experience in a safe yet challenging environment that fosters independent thought and creative thinking while recognizing, encouraging, and accepting similarities and differences.

3. CALL TO ORDER

4. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS STATEMENT/SUNSHINE LAW The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to ensure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies as any business affecting their interests is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this act, the Mullica Township Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be given by having the date, time, and place mailed to the clerk of the municipality and posted on the Administrative Office’s bulletin boards.

5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

6. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE SWEARING IN OF NEWLY-ELECTED BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS

Administration of Oaths: At this time the Board Attorney, Amy Houck-Elco, shall administer the Oath of Office to the newly elected members of the Mullica Township Board of Education. For 3 year terms: Walter Lyons , Catherine Werner and Joy Wyld “I ____________ do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey, and that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same and to the Governments established in the United States and this State, under the authority of the people. So help me God.”

“I ________ do solemnly swear that I possess the qualifications prescribed by law for the office of member of a board of education and that I am not disqualified as a voter pursuant to R.S. 19:4-1 nor disqualified due to conviction of a crime or offense listed in N.J.S.A. 18A:12-1, and that I will faithfully, impartially and justly perform all the duties of the office according to the best of my ability. So help me God.”

7. NOMINATIONS & ELECTION FOR BOARD PRESIDENT The Board Attorney, Amy Houck-Elco, will, at this time, ask for nominations for the position of President of the Mullica Township Board of Education.

Further; The Board Attorney will close the nominations for the President of the Mullica Township Board of Education.

Nominated _______________________________________________


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8. NOMINATIONS & ELECTION FOR VICE PRESIDENT The Board Attorney, Amy Houck-Elco, will, at this time, ask for nominations for the position of Vice President of the Mullica Township Board of Education.

Further; The Board Attorney will close the nominations for the Vice President of the Mullica Township Board of Education.

Nominated _______________________________________________

9. ROLL CALL BOARD MEMBERS

_____Mrs. Brownhill _____Mr. Lyons _____Mr. Stollenwerk

_____Mrs. Jones _____Mrs. Muessig _____Mrs. Werner

_____Mrs. Lower _____Mr. Roehnert _____Mrs. Wyld

Required Personnel: _____Dr. Baruffi_____ Ms. Gfroehrer______ Ms. Amy Houck-Elco Washington Township Board of Education Representative: __________________

*It is noted for the record that any individual representing the Washington Township Board of Education, is precluded from voting, under the constraints of N.J.S.A. 18A;38-8 .1 and .2

10. BOARD OF EDUCATION CODE OF ETHICS REVIEW Board Member Code of Ethics:

The Business Administrator/Board Secretary will at this time call for the reading and review of the New Jersey School Boards Member Code of Ethics.

RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:12-21, that each member of the Board of Education has reviewed the New Jersey School Boards Member Code of Ethics.

FURTHER, to acknowledge each Board Member has submitted on this day a signed copy affirming the ethics promise.

~AT THIS TIME THE NEWLY ELECTED PRESIDENT ASSUMES CHAIR.~

11. COMBINATION STATEMENT OF RESULTS IN THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION

RESOLVED, that the Mullica Township Board of Education shall enter into the recorded minutes the results of the 2015-2016 Annual School Election, held on Tuesday, November 4, 2015.

12. APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES/REPRESENTATIVES

RESOLVED, that the Mullica Township Board of Education designate the following Delegates/Representatives from the membership of the Mullica Township Board of Education:

ACSBA Delegate: Alternate: NJSBA Delegate : Alternate:

Machine Votes

Vote by Mail

Provisional Votes

Total Votes

3 yr.- Walter Lyons

573

61 4

638

3 yr.- Catherine Werner

30

06

0 36

3 yr.- Joy Wyld

613

66

5

684


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13. APPROVE APPOINTMENTS 1. RESOLVED, that the Mullica Township Board of Education approve the following committee

appointments for the 2015-2016 school year:

Curriculum/Policy _________________________________________ Negotiations/Personnel_____________________________________ Finance__________________________________________________ Facilities/Transportation____________________________________ Shared Services___________________________________________

14. PRESENTATIONS a. NJSIG Safety Award Presentation - Sameer Sarfraz Plaque b. Annual 8th Grade Science Fair Student Recognition

Faith Assink Cullen Fetzer Autumn Finegan Carly Keiser Francesca Morrell

c. 2014-2015 Annual Audit – David McNally d. Understanding Basic School Finance-Karen Gfroehrer e. PARCC Test Results

15. RESOLUTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION (if needed) RESOLVED, that Mullica Township Board of Education shall meet in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel, legal, and student matters.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the discussion of such subject matters in Executive Session will be disclosed to the public when the matter has been resolved, unless such is otherwise prohibited by law.

16. RESUME PUBLIC PORTION OF MEETING

17. COMMUNICATIONS

18. COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC AND STAFF ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY This meeting will now be open to the public for comments only on specific agenda items. If your comments pertain to students, personnel, litigation, or negotiations, we would ask that you see the Superintendent after the meeting since the Board does not generally discuss such items in public.

Please state your name and address.

Comments must be limited to two minutes per person. 19. BOARD OF EDUCATION BUSINESS

a. Old Business b. New Business

a. Renovations to the Hilda Frame School by the Historical Society

20. MINUTES – Approval of minutes for the following meetings as submitted by the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to be accepted:

November 17, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes


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21. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (Dr. Thomas Baruffi) Upon recommendation of Superintendent:

RESOLUTION: LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION

WHEREAS, The New Jersey School Boards Association and the National School Boards Association have declared January 2016 to be School Board Recognition Month, a time that all residents might acknowledge the contributions made by our local school board members; and

WHEREAS, The Mullica Township Board of Education is one of 588 local school boards in New Jersey that sets policies and overseas operations for public school districts; and

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WHEREAS, The Mullica Township Board of Education embraces the goal of high-quality education for all New Jersey public school students; and

WHEREAS, New Jersey’s local school boards help determine community goals for the education of 1.37 million children in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade; and

WHEREAS, New Jersey’s 4,800 local school board members, who receive no remuneration for their services, act as advocates for public school students as they work with administrators, teachers and parents for the betterment of public education; and

WHEREAS, School boards strive to provide the resources necessary to meet the needs of all students, including those with special needs; and

WHEREAS, Boards of Education provide accountability to the public; they communicate the needs of the school district to the public; and they convey to school administrators the public’s expectations for the schools; and

WHEREAS, The efforts of local boards of education, in partnership with stakeholders ranging from parents to teachers to state education officials, have fostered a public school system that has contributed to New Jersey’s status as a leader in academic benchmarks, such as elementary and middle school scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress, and college preparation through Advanced Placement offerings; Now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Mullica Township Board of Education, does hereby recognize the services of local school board members throughout New Jersey as we join communities statewide in observing January 2016 as SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Mullica Township Board of Education urges all New Jersey citizens to work with their local boards of education and public school staffs toward the improvement of our children’s education.

A. Personnel:

Personnel Committee Report

1. Tuition Reimbursement Budget Allocation for the 2015-2016 School Year: Approve the preliminary budget allocation for tuition reimbursement for the following staff members:

Staff Member Course Cost

Matt Mazzoni Dissertation Research $2,520

Carly Stranges Consultation in Home, School, Community Settings

$2,104


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2. Lateral Moves

Approve the lateral move of the following staff effective February 1, 2016:

Current Salary New Salary

Name step Salary Step Salary

Heather Kondas BA+15 Step 10 $66,900 MA Step 10 $68,000

William Maher MA +15 Step 12 $74,525 MA +30 Step 12 $74,925

Mariam Hussein BA Step 3 $51,840 BA + 15 Step 3 $52,740

3. Approval of College/University Program Internship: Approve the fall field placement (20 to 80 hours) for the following students:

College Advisor Name Cooperating Teacher

Assignment Dates

Rowan University

Patricia Curcio

Regina Stahl

Lauren Markov 3rd

Grade 5/10/16-6/22/16

Rowan University

Patricia Curcio

Courtney Murphy

JoAnn Rabiger Kindergarten 5/10/16-6/22/16

Stockton University

Jeanne M. DelColle

Rachel Fitting

Christine Rivera 6th

ELA 1/19/16- 5/9/16

Stockton University

Jeanne M. DelColle

Alexandra Nardoza

Christine Wilson 7th

Science 1/19/16- 5/9/16

4. Approve the Statement of Assurance- Use of Paraprofessional Staff for the 15-16 School Year: Approve the submission of the Statement of Assurance to the Atlantic County Executive Superintendent of Schools for the purpose of confirming the district has met the requirements for the paraprofessional staff for 2015-2016.

5. Approval of Job Descriptions for Teacher: Approve job descriptions for Teacher (See Attachment 21-A-5).

6. Retirement of Water Safety Compliance Officer: Accept retirement notification, with regret and appreciation 9 years of service, from Jeffery Noone, Water Safety Compliance Officer, effective June 30, 2016.

7. Appointment of Staff Vacancies for the 2015-2016: Approve the following staff for the 2015-2016 school year.

Christina Angelastro

One-on-One 2.5 hours

Step 1 $7,755

Prorated

11-212-100-106-00 AID.PM.INST.PS.11

8. Sick Leave Bank:

RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve the establishment of a Sick Leave Bank for Jill Lloyd-Pino as provided in the MTEA Negotiated Agreement Article XVIII (E) pending the submission of required documentation as listed in the agreement. The Bank shall be effective from the date all documentation is received until June 30, 2016.

Carly Stranges Neuropsychology in Schools $1,052

Nellie Rivera-Aponte Curriculum Design & Engineering $1,200

Nellie Rivera-Aponte School Law $1,200

Mariam Hussein Mathematical Modeling $1,887.50


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B. Curriculum/Student Matters:

Curriculum Committee Report

1. Participation of Professional Meetings, Workshops, etc.: Approve the expenses related to meetings/professional activities as listed below.

Name Location Date Cost Travel Meals Lodging Notes

Thomas Baruffi Atlantic City 1/28/16 $270.00 $0 $0 $0 TECHSPO 2016

Patrick Hartman

Galloway 1/25/16 1/26/16

ETTC Hours

$0 $0 $0 Google Educator

Certification Boot Camp

Ashley Barredo Galloway 1/25/16 1/26/16

ETTC Hours

$7.75 $0 $0 Google Educator

Certification Boot Camp

Margaret Goodher

Galloway 1/7/16 $0 $8.00 $0 $0 Fiscal Requirements

of Federal Funds

Jamie Ocheske New Brunswick

2/18/16-2/20/16

$165.00 $18.60 & Tolls

$0 $110 NJMEA Annual

Conference

Mariam Hussein

Glassboro 12/17/15 $135.00 $17.11 $0 $0 Rethinking the Algebra I

Kelly Mascio Clementon 12/3/15, 2/4/2016 4/7/2016,

05/06/2016

$0 $57.34 Previously approved

but for only 1 trip

$0 $0 Teaching Strategies

Gold Assessment

for Kindergarten

Krystal Hutton Voorhees, NJ 2/29/16 $239.00 $6.20 $0 $0 Guided Reading

Differentiating using small

group instruction

Brandy Ehrke Voorhees, NJ 2/29/16 $239.00 $6.20 $0 $0 Guided Reading

Differentiating using small

group instruction

Tracey Domena Galloway, NJ 1/7/16 $0 $0 $0 $0 Fiscal Requirements

of Federal Funds

Tracey Domena Galloway, NJ 1/9/16 $0 $0 $0 $0 Atlantic/Cape May County

Special Education

Convocation

Tracey Domena Galloway, NJ 1/28/16 $0 $0 $0 $0 Atlantic/Cape May Counties

McKinney Vento

Margaret Goodher

Trenton, NJ 2/20/16 $0 $21.18 $0 $0 2nd Quarter 21st CCLC Project

Director’s Meeting


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2. Field Trips:

Approve the field trips as listed below:

Date Time Place Class Staff in Charge Cost

June 2016 6:45am-9:00pm

Hershey Park, PA

5th-8th

Cathy Bridge Parents TBD

$2,642.00 Trip(fundraising)

$2,003.00 Bus (BOE) Trip amount might increase this is the

2015 price

6/3/16 9:00am-3:15pm

Wetlands Institute, Stone Harbor, NJ

3rd

D. O’Hare, K .Belfi, L. Markov, K. Hutton, K. Martinsen,

A. Cassetta

$1,470.00 Trip $835.14 2 Buses

Trip amount might increase this is the

2015 price

5/19/16 9:00am-2:30pm

Storybook Land, EHT, NJ

Pre-K S. Jones, L. Garvey, B. Hansberry, E. Szewczyk,

classroom aides, parents-TBD

$ 1,102.05 Trip(2015 rate) Trip

$744.14 2 Buses Trip amount might increase this is the

2015 price

May 2016 9:00am-3:00pm

Cape May Zoo , Cape May NJ

K J. Rabiger, K. Mascio, A. Parker, K. Harrington

B. Rosenberg, Classroom aides, parents -TBD

$0 entrance fee $810.14 2 Buses

$120 bus parking fee From Cape May Zoo Trip amount might increase this is the

2015 price

4/21/16 8:45am -3:00pm

Garden State Discovery Museum,

Cherry Hill

1st J. Lugg, J. Eykyn, L. Coligan, B. Baumgartel,

L. Roselli, Rm 11 Co-Teacher Parents-TBD

$1,008.00 Trip $835.14 2Buses


2015 price

5/20/16 9:00am-3:00pm

Franklin Institute, PA

4th

N. Mancini, D. Schiaffino, N. Aponte, S. Vanderheyden,

Ms. Auger, Ms. Gallagher, parents TBD

$1,023.00 Trip $810.14 (2)Bus


2015 price

06/03/2016 9:00am-3:00pm

National Constitution

Center/Philadelphia Trolley Company

7th L. Petruzzelli, C. Wilson, A. Barredo, P. Hartman,

H. Kondas, & TBD, parents-TBD

$2,147.50 Trip $810.14 2 Buses


2015 price

June 2016 7:30am-6:30pm

Dorney Park & Wild Water Kingdom, PA

8th M. Mazzoni, D. Driscoll, L. Orr, J. Dugan, M. Hussein,

L. Keeffe, H. Kondas, J. Sheldon, Parents-TBD

$2,839.20 Trip $2,374 Bus


2015 price

May 2016 6:00am-6:30pm

Washington DC Museums

7th & 8th Honor Society 5th-8th

Student Council

H. Kondas, J. Sheldon, M. Mazzoni, Parents-TBD

$0 for Museums $1,491 Bus

$50 Washington DC Permit

$30 Parking Permit Trip amount might increase this is the

2015 price

2/20/2016 9:00am-3:00pm

Seaside Heights, NJ The Play! Unified Committee Polar

Bear Plunge

Play! Unified!

Leadership Team

(Grades 5 – 8)

Tracey Domena Busing paid via Special Olympics

Grant

$0


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June 2016 8:45am-3:20pm

Old Barracks Museum,

NJ Statehouse, Trenton

5th B. Rheault, J. Pino, B. Manzer, M. Conaway, L. Rodio ,ESP-

Instructional Aide/one-on-one Aide-TBD, Parents-TBD

$538.00 Old Barracks $152.00 NJ Statehouse

$860.14 Buses* 2015 rates*

June 2016 9:00am-1:00pm

Philip E. Marucci Blueberry &

Cranberry Research Center

5th B. Rheault, J. Pino, B. Manzer, M. Conaway , L. Rodio, Aide(s), Parents-TBD

$0 Bus($610.14) will be

paid out of Cranbassador funds.

Amount might increase this is the

2015 price

C. Board/Policy:

Policy Committee Report

1. Approve following policies for First Reading:

a. Adoption of Policy # 0134 Board Self Evaluation: Adoption of Policy # 0134 Board Self Evaluation upon first reading.

b. Adoption of Policy # 2622 Student Assessment: Adoption of Policy # 2622 Student Assessment upon first reading.

c. Adoption of Policy # 3212 Attendance: Adoption of Policy # 3212 Attendance upon first reading.

d. Adoption of Policy # 3218 Substance Abuse: Adoption of Policy # 3218 Substance Abuse upon first reading.

e. Adoption of Policy # 4212 Attendance: Adoption of Policy # 4212 Attendance upon first reading.

f. Adoption of Policy # 4218 Substance Abuse: Adoption of Policy # 4218 Substance Abuse upon first reading.

g. Adoption of Policy # 5200 Attendance: Adoption of Policy # 5200 Attendance upon first reading.

h. Adoption of Regulation # 3218 Substance Abuse: Adoption of Regulation # 3218 Substance Abuse upon first reading.

i. Adoption of Regulation # 4218 Substance Abuse: Adoption of Regulation # 4218 Substance Abuse upon first reading.

j. Adoption of Regulation # 5200 Attendance: Adoption of Regulation # 5200 Attendance upon first reading.

D. Facilities Use:

Facilities Committee Report

1. Approve the following Facilities Usage as Listed Below:

Date Time Organization Location Facilities Needed

Fee

12/4/15 5:30pm-8:00pm Mullica PTA Cafeteria 12 tables 2 blue dividers

on stage

$0

9/24/16 9am-3:00pm Bike-MS City to Gym & Hallway for none $100.00


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9/25/16 Shore overflow (usage only if inclement weather)

E. Nurse’s Report: 1. November Nurse’s Report (See Attachment 13-E-1)

2. December Nurse’s Report (See Attachment 13-E-2)

21. Superintendent’s Report: (Dr. Thomas Baruffi) Upon recommendation of Superintendent:

1. Mullica Pride: N/A

2. School District Enrollment:

11/18/2015 01/06/2016

1. District Resident Students 715 715

Home Instruction 1 1

Total Resident Students 716 716

2. District Enrollment Summary 716 716

Tuition Students Received 28 28

Total 744 744

3. School Enrollment Summary

Elementary School (Pre-K – 4) 431 431

Middle School 313 313

Total 744 744

4. Home School Summary

Elementary School 0 0

Middle School 0 0

5. Grade Level Enrollment Summary

Pre-Kindergarten 55(4) 55(4)

Kindergarten 69 (4) 69 (4)

First Grade 67 (4) 66 (4)

Second Grade 79 (4) 79 (4)

Third Grade 81 (4) 81 (4)

Fourth Grade 73 (4) 74 (4)

Fifth Grade 69 (4) GB = 7 68 (4) GB = 7

Sixth Grade 76 (4) GB = 5 76 (4) GB = 5

Seventh Grade 74 (4) GB =9 74 (4) GB =9

Eighth Grade 80 (4) GB =7 81 (4) GB =7

S.C./Spec. Ed. 20 ( 3) GB=0 21 ( 3) GB=0

Home Schooling 0 0

3. Special Education Program:

1. LRC by Grade Level Self- Contained Classes

Pre-Kindergarten 8 MD/1 Grade K-2 3 1***

Kindergarten 1 MD/1 Grade 3 – 5 4 1*


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Grade 1 4 MD/2 Grade 6 – 8 11 1*

Grade 2 5 *Homebound Inst. 0

Grade 3 7

Grade 4 5

Grade 5 6 * 1

Grade 6 13 * 1

Grade 7 5 * 1

Grade 8 6

Total 60 3 Total 18 3

*-Washington Township **-Weymouth Township ***-Folsom 4. Special Education Students sent out of District:

A.C.S.S.D – Mays Landing 3

Upper Township School District 2

Gloucester County Special Services

Bankbridge 1

Y.A.L.E. – Mullica 1

Total 7

5. Tuition Students Received:

Tuition Students Received 5

6. Total Special Education Students:

Special Education Students in District 78

Special Education Students Sent out of District 7

Tuition Students Received 6

Total 91

22. Curriculum Supervisor Report: (See Attachment 22)

23. PK-8 Principal Report: (See Attachment 23)

24. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BOARD SECRETARY/BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR

Finance Committee Report

A. Board of Education Monthly Financial Certifications: RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-11(c)4 the Board certifies that according to the Board Secretary's Certification as of October 31, 2015, after review of the Secretary's Budget Reports from October 31, 2015, as submitted, to the best of their knowledge:

no major account or fund has been over-expended

no line item account has encumbrances and expenditures which in total exceed the line item appropriation in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-11(b) and N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2-11(c)3&4 and

that sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

B. RESOLVED, that Board members are in receipt of the following Financial Reports and hereby accept Board Secretary’s Certifications:

Treasurer’s report for October 2015 Board Secretary’s report for October 2015


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Pursuant to Administrative Code, N.J.A.C. 6A: 23-2.11©(3) I, Karen Gfroehrer, Board Secretary, certify that as of October 31, 2015, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Mullica Township Board of Education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A: 22-8.1. In accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11©2,it is certified that there are no changes in anticipated revenue amounts and sources for the month of October 2015.

C. Approval of Expenditures: 1. Recommend approval of Total Payroll Expense for:

November 13, 2015 - $359,950.51

November 30, 2015 – $354,291.54 2. Recommend approval of the December 2015 list of bills in the amount of $587,935.98, per

the attached bills list. December 2015 Bills List

Fund 10 General Expense 461,443.74

Fund 20 Special Revenues 36,426.84

Fund 30 Construction Funds 0

Fund 40 Debt Service 30,646.25

Total General Fund 528,516.83

Fund 95 Student Activities 20,529.00

Fund 62 Cafeteria 37,965.11

Fund 63 Wash. Twp. 925.04

Total All Funds $587,935.98

3. RESOLVED, that the Mullica Township Board of Education authorize the Superintendent and Business Administrator/Board Secretary to process and execute payment of bills, including debt service, until the February 24, 2016 Board of Education meeting with understanding that the bills list will be provided.

4. Approval of Transfers: 1. Recommend approval of October Transfers #000058 through 000069, as per attached. (See Attachment 17-E-1)

D. Contracts: 1. RESOLVED, the Mullica Township Board of Education enter into an agreement with NJCAP to participate as a

model school district for the Child Assault Prevention Project in Atlantic County at a cost to the District of $2,014.00

2. RESOLVED, the Mullica Township Board of Education approve the following GEHRHSD Contract for Special

Education Transportation to Upper Township Special Services School District for SY 15-16 at a cost to the Township of $49,800.00

3. RESOLVED, the Mullica Township Board of Education approve the following GEHRHSD Transportation

Contract for after school activity Busing for SY 15-16 at a cost to the Township not to exceed $22,074.00

4. RESOLVED, the Mullica Township Board of Education approve the Joint Purchasing agreement with the

Somerdale School District for SY 15-16 at no cost to the Township

E. Grants: 1. RESOLVED, the Mullica Township Board of Education accept the FY2016 Individuals with

Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) grant as follows:

IDEIA Basic Allocation: $195,719 IDEIA Preschool Allocation: $ 3,626


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2. RESOLVED, the Mullica Township Board of Education accept the FY2016 No Child Left Behind (NCLB) grant as follows:

Title IA: $201,971 Title IIA: $ 37,248

3. RESOLVED, the Mullica Township Board accept the grant award, number 16E00014, of $45,000 for the 21st CCLC Supplemental Grant (ACE) for the 2015-2016 school year.

F. Standard Operating Procedure Manual (SOP) RESOLVED, the Mullica Township Board of Education approves the Standard Operating Procedure Manual (SOP).

G. Donations: N/A

H. Audit Acceptance: Recommend approval to accept the 2014-2015 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (C.A.F.R.) as prepared by Holman, Frenia, and Allison, PA and as submitted to the NJ Department of Education. 1. Administrative Practices and Procedures None

2. Financial Planning, Accounting and Reporting Finding 2015-001:

The bank reconciliations for the food service fund was prepared inaccurately

Certain non-cash entries are not being properly made in the general ledger for general funds.

3. School Purchasing Programs None 4. School Food Service None

5. Student Council Activities Funds and School Activities None

6. Application for State School Aid None

7. Pupil Transportation None

8. Facilities and Capital Assets None

9. Follow-Up on Prior-Year Findings None

Further, the Board recognizes that a Corrective Action Plan is required (Attachment 24-I9).

I. Acceptance of Peer Review Letter:

Recommend approval to accept the Holman Frenia Allison, P.C. Peer Review letter as prepared by Friche & Associates, P.C.

J. Buildings and Grounds Report: See attachment 24-J


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25. Informational Items: The next meeting of the Board of Education will be held on February 24, 2016.

26. RESOLUTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION (if needed) RESOLVED, that Mullica Township Board of Education shall meet in Executive Session for the purpose of

discussing grievance, personnel, legal, and student matters.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the discussion of such subject matters in Executive Session will be disclosed to the public when the matter has been resolved, unless such is otherwise prohibited by law.

27. RESUME PUBLIC PORTION OF MEETING

28. COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC, BOARD AND STAFF ON GENERAL TOPICS This meeting will now be open to the public on any topic. If your comments pertain to students, personnel, litigation, or negotiations, we would ask that you see the Superintendent after the meeting since the Board does not generally discuss such items in public.

Please state your name and address. Comments must be limited to two minutes per person.

29. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by __________________and seconded by ______________________ to adjourn meeting.

Vote: _____ayes _____nays _____absent _____abstain Time: ______________

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