Regular Session - November 24, 2014

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Dates: 
Tuesday, November 18, 2014 - 2:04pm

 

BOARD OF EDUCATION

School District of South Orange Maplewood NJ

525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ 07040

                    AGENDA                   

PUBLIC BOARD MEETING

Monday, November 24, 2014

 

 

7:30 PM

REGULAR MEETING

 

Call to Order – Announcement of Notice

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance

Board Acknowledgement

Board Recognition

Approve Board Minutes:  Executive & Public Session Minutes:  October 20, 2014 and Executive Session Minutes: November 10, 2014

Read Annual AHERA Letter

 

 

7:35 PM

SUPERINTENDENT’S MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT ON DISTRICT GOALS

 

 

UPDATE ON THE SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH PROCESS

 

 

7:50 PM

HEARING OF INDIVIDUALS AND DELEGATIONS

 

Please note that Public Speaks is not a time for dialogue with the Board of Education – It is an opportunity for you to share a comment with the Board of Education.  In addition, by law, administrators and Board of Education members are not permitted to publicly discuss personnel matters, student discipline, or other issues requiring confidentiality.  While we may not respond to comments, all input shared with the Board of Education is taken very seriously, and will inform future deliberations and work by the Board of Education and its committees.

 

8:20 PM

DISCUSSION

 

  • Office of Civil Rights (OCR) Resolution Agreement/American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Complaint
  • Baseline Budget Presentation
  • PARCC Preparation/Testing
  • Gifted & Talented Strategy
  • Special Education Update
  • Committee Reports
  • Policy 1522 School-Level Planning – 2nd reading
  • Policy 5339 Screening For Dyslexia – 2nd reading
  • Policy 5600 – Student Discipline/Code of Conduct – For Discussion Only

 

10:20 PM

ACTION

 

3211

Approve: A) Retirement; B) Appointments; C) Appointment Of Leave Replacement Staff; D) Change In End Date; E) Leave Of Absence; F) Salary Adjustments; G) Stipends; H) Staff Funded By Title I: I) Approve SOMEA Salaries For 2014-2015 Paid

 

3212

Approve: A) Appointment Of Substitute Teachers For The 2014-2015 School Year; B) Appointment OF Substitute School Nurse For The 2014-2015 School Year At A Daily Rate Of $160; C) Appointment Of Substitute Secretary For The 2014-2015 School Year Paid At A Hourly Rate Of $10.00; D) Appointment Of Substitute Teachers For The 2014-2015 School Year Paid At A Daily Rate Of $160.00; E)Appointment Of Home Instructors For The 2014-2015 School Year Paid At The Hourly Rate Of $35.00; F) Appointment Of Out-Of-District Coaches For The 2014-2015 School Year; G) Appointment Of Volunteer For The 2014-2015 School Year; H) Approve Fee Schedule For Athletic Event Ticket Sellers, Ticket Takers, Supervisors And Officials For The 2014-2015 School Year

 

3213

Approve: Transfer/Removal of Non Domiciled Students

 

3214

Approve: A) 2014-2015 Extended School Year Out Of District Placements; B) 2014-2015 School Year Out Of District Placements

 

3215

Approve: Research Project For A Doctoral Student At Seton Hall University

 

3216

Adopt: Policy 1522 School-Level Planning; Policy 5339 Screening For Dyslexia

 

3217

Approve: A) AP Studio Art Drawing; B) Drawing: C) Art 4 Drawing And 2-D Design; D) Computer Science: Python; E) Library Media Curriculum K-5; F) Math: Geometry; G) Math: Pre-calculus; H) Supplemental Math 9: Algebra Lab; I) Supplemental Math 10: Geometry Lab; J) Supplemental Math 11:Algebra 2 Lab; K) Instrumental Music Elementary Band; L) Instrumental Music Elementary Orchestra; M) US History 1 Grade 10; N) World History; O) World History For English Language Learners

 

3218

Approve: A) Confidential Special Ed Settlement Agreement ; B) Confidential Special Ed Settlement Agreement ; C) Confidential Special Ed Settlement Agreement

 

3219

Approve: Gifted & Talented Strategies

 

3220

Approve: Affirmation of HIB Investigations For The  Month of October 2014

 

3221

Approve: Book Adoptions

 

3222

Approve: A) Financial Reports; B) Board of Education’s Monthly Certification; C) Approve Attendance And Work Related Travel Expenses; D) Approve Agreement With The New Jersey Fencing Alliance; E) WITHDRAWN; F) Approve Carry Over Unexpended FY 2014 Federal Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act, Part B-Basic And Preschool Funds; G) Approve Special Education Related Service Providers For The 2014-15 School Year; H) Accept Grant From Crayola And The National Association For Elementary School Principals; I) Accept Donation To Parenting Center; J) Authorize The Use Of Competitive Contracting To Procure The Services Of An Educational Equity Consultant; K) Approve Agreement For Middle School Scheduling Analysis; L) Refunding Bond Ordinance Providing For The Payment Or Refunding Of All Or Part Of The Outstanding Principal Amount Of Certain School Bonds Of The South Orange-Maplewood Board Of Education, In The County Of Essex, New Jersey In The Aggregate Principal Amount Of $16,635,000 And Authorizing The Issuance Of Not To Exceed $18,725,000 Bonds Of The Board Of Education For Financing The Cost Thereof; M) Accept Donation From Achieve; N) Approve Change Order To Montrose School Alteration; O) Amend Contract For Custodial Services For The 2014-2015 School Year;

 

3223

Approve Field Trip Destination

 

 

 

 

 

 


10:35 PM


HEARING OF INDIVIDUALS AND DELEGATIONS


 


10:50 PM


NEW BUSINESS


 


 


 


The Board of Education will meet in Closed Session on Friday, December 5, 2014, at 4:30 pm; Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 8:00 am; Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 8:00 am and Friday, December 19 at 4:30 pm in the Administration Building, 525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ for the purpose of the superintendent search. No action will be taken.


 


 


 


The Board of Education will meet in Closed Session on Monday, December 15, 2014, at 6:30 pm in the Superintendent’s Office to discuss personnel and legal issues, negotiations and other matters to be announced at a later date.  Immediately following the Closed Session, the Board of Education will meet in Public Session at 7:30 pm in the District Meeting Room, 525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ.  Action will be taken.


 


 


 


The Board of Education will meet in Closed Session on Monday, January 5, 2015, at 6:30 pm in the Superintendent’s Office to discuss personnel and legal issues, negotiations and other matters to be announced at a later date.  Immediately following the Closed Session, the Board of Education will hold its annual Reorganization Meeting at 7:30 pm in the District Meeting Room, 525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ.  Action will be taken.


 


 


 


The Board of Education will meet in Closed Session on Monday, January 26, 2014, at 6:30 pm in the Superintendent’s Office to discuss personnel and legal issues, negotiations and other matters to be announced at a later date.  Immediately following the Closed Session, the Board of Education will meet in Public Session at 7:30 pm in the District Meeting Room, 525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ.  Action will be taken.


 


 


 


The Board of Education will meet in Closed Session on Monday, February 23, 2015, at 6:30 pm in the Superintendent’s Office to discuss personnel and legal issues, negotiations and other matters to be announced at a later date.  Immediately following the Closed Session, the Board of Education will meet in Public Session at 7:30 pm in the District Meeting Room, 525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ.  Action will be taken.


 


 


 


The Board of Education will meet in Closed Session on Monday, March 16, 2015, at 6:30 pm in the Superintendent’s Office to discuss personnel and legal issues, negotiations and other matters to be announced at a later date.  Immediately following the Closed Session, the Board of Education will meet in Public Session at 7:30 pm in the District Meeting Room, 525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ.  Action will be taken.


 


 


 


The Board of Education will meet in Closed Session on Monday, April 27, 2015, at 6:30 pm in the Superintendent’s Office to discuss personnel and legal issues, negotiations and other matters to be announced at a later date.  Immediately following the Closed Session, the Board of Education will meet in Public Session at 7:30 pm in the District Meeting Room, 525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ.  Action will be taken.


 


 


 


The Board of Education will meet in Closed Session on Monday, May 14, 2015, at 6:30 pm in the Superintendent’s Office to discuss personnel and legal issues, negotiations and other matters to be announced at a later date.  Immediately following the Closed Session, the Board of Education will meet in Public Session at 7:30 pm in the District Meeting Room, 525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ.  Action will be taken.


 


 


 


The Board of Education will meet in Closed Session on Monday, May 18, 2015, at 6:30 pm in the Superintendent’s Office to discuss personnel and legal issues, negotiations and other matters to be announced at a later date.  Immediately following the Closed Session, the Board of Education will meet in Public Session at 7:30 pm in the District Meeting Room, 525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ.  Action will be taken.


 


 


 


The Board of Education will hold a Public Session on Monday, June 1, 2015, at 7:00 pm in the District Meeting Room, 525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ to honor retirees and celebrate accomplishments. No action will be taken.


 


 


 


The Board of Education will meet in Closed Session on Monday, June 15, 2015, at 6:30 pm in the Superintendent’s Office to discuss personnel and legal issues, negotiations and other matters to be announced at a later date.  Immediately following the Closed Session, the Board of Education will meet in Public Session at 7:30 pm in the District Meeting Room, 525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ.  Action will be taken.

 

 

 

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