Madison Board of Education Board Highlights02/07/2017
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MADISON BOARD OF EDUCATION
MADISON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MADISON, NEW JERSEY 07940
BOARD HIGHLIGHTS02/07/2017
REPORT OF THE INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT
PARCC and College Board Assessment Report Presentation – Diane Schulthes
Diane Schultes presented a report on multiple-year PARCC, AP, PSAT/SAT, and ACT results. Madison results were compared to state and DFG group results. District strengths were noted, and areas for strengthening were also reviewed. The report is now available on the district website, and will be cablecast via MDTV soon.
MJS/MHS STEM Facilities Projects Presentation
Staff from PSA Architects presented drawings, elevations, and renderings for the MJS and MHS STEM facilities renovation projects. The report will be available on the website shortly, and will be cablecast via MDTV soon.
Approved Resignations/Retirements
Lisa Anastasi, KRS – Special Education Teacher, effective April 26, 2017
Approved Appointments
Elizabeth M. Murphy – KRS – Teacher Assistant (new position) – effective February 8, 2017 for the school year 2016-17
Daniel McManus– MJS – Non Tenured Leave Replacement/MJS Special Education/Language Arts Teacher (replacing Lauren Kocal) effective on or about February 21, 2017 through June 16, 2017
Sara Benjamin – CAS Teacher Assistant (replacing Megan Kuzmich) effective February 8, 2017 for the school year 2016-17
Approved District Substitutes
Substitute Teacher/Teacher Assistant
Alexis Pryce
Richard Hagens
Vito Luppino III
Substitute Nurse – ElizabethGeminder
Approved Extracurricular Appointments/Revisions
Name / Position1 / Paige Diamond / Girls Golf Head Coach
2 / Tyler Brown / Rescind Boys Lacrosse Assistant Coach
3 / David Lerner / Appoint Boys Lacrosse Assistant Coach
Approved Home Instruction
Name / Subject / Service1 / Leslie Gentile / English / Continuation of 2 hours/week/instructor effective 1/31/17 through 2/17/17
2 / Patricia Saltarelli / Algebra 2 / 2 hours/week/instructor effective 1/26/17 through 3/26/17
3 / Ann Vilarino / English
4 / Angela Wylykanowitz / Chemistry
5 / Stephen Bernich / History
6 / Frank Wiley / Spanish
Approved Leave of Absence
Amanda McPeek, Math Teacher – MJS, Family Leave of Absence for disability period commencing on or about May 1, 2017 through May 22, 2017. Family Leave commencing on May 23, 2017 through June 16, 2017
Approved MEA Sidebar Agreement
Approve the modified Sidebar Agreement between the Madison Board of Education and the Madison Education Association, Inc. covering the period 7/1/2016 through 6/30/2019 as follows: For the duration of the 2016-2019 contract, secretaries may use vacation time at any point during the calendar year, provided they have approval of their immediate supervisor.
Approved Staff Advancements
Katherine Hudak, Special Education Teacher - MJS, from BA/Step 7, to MA/Step 7 effective February 1, 2017
Margaret Duffy, Elementary Teacher - CAS, effective February 1, 2017
Meredith Waryha, Elementary Teacher – TJS, effective February 1, 2017
Jason Izsa, Physical Education Teacher – CAS, effective February 1, 2017
Paige Henry, Language Arts Teacher – MJS, effective February 1, 2017
Jennifer Larson, Special Education Teacher – TJS, effective February 1, 2017
Patricia Saltarelli, Math Teacher – MHS, effective February 1, 2017
Approved Staff Research Project
Ellen Sternberg, MJS Special Education Teacher, to conduct a research project (The Effects of Daily Yoga Practice on Academic Engagement and Achievement of Middle School Special Education Students) in the LLD class to fulfill the requirements of her Master’s program at Rowan University (under the supervision of her advisor, Dr. Amy Accardo)
Approved Field Trips
Sch / Gr / # Students / Class/Group / Field Trip / Date / Location / Transport
KR / 3 / 43 / 3rd / Waterloo Village / 4/18/17 / Stanhope NJ / Dist. bus
JS / 7-8 / 4 / JS Autism / DLC Warren / 3/10/17
4/21/17
5/12/17 / Warren NJ / Dist. bus
JS / 8 / 10 / 8th Grade Book Club / Human Rights Conference – Kean University / 3/24/17 / Union, NJ / Dist. bus
HS / 9-12 / 60 / Orchestra / Students performing at Carnegie Hall / 3/13/17 / New York NY / Lakeland Buses
HS / 9-12 / 8 / Physical Science / Visit a Radio Station / 5/3/17 / New York NY / Dist. bus
HS / 9-12 / 16 / Debate / Debate Competition / 2/25/17 / Montville NJ / Dist. bus
HS / 10-12 / 40 / Heroes & Cool Kids / Skill transfer to MJS students / 2/22/17
4/19/17 / Junior School / Dist. bus
HS / 9-12 / 24 / Poetry Out Loud / Poetry Out Loud Regional competition / 2/13/17 / Mayo Performing Arts Cntr. Morristown NJ / Dist. bus
CA / 4-5 / 72 / Chorus / American Young Voices Concert-Pru. Center / 6/1/17 / Newark NJ / Vendor bus
CA / 5 / 82 / 5th / Intrepid / 5/23/17 / New York NY / Vendor bus
HS / 9-12 / 40-45 / Every 15 Minutes / Madison Municipal court/Wyndham Hotel-Overnight / 3/27-3/28/17 / Madison NJ / Dist. bus
TJ / 1 / 58 / 1st / Turtle Back Zoo / 4/28/17 / W. Orange NJ / Dist. bus
Resolved Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report
dated 1/13/2017, incident number MJS 1 (Unconfirmed)
dated 1/17/02017, incident number MJS 2 (Confirmed)
dated 1/17/2017, incident number MJS 3 (Confirmed)
dated 1/16/2017, incident number MJS 4 (Unconfirmed)
dated 1/30/2017, incident number MHS 3 (Confirmed)
dated 1/27/2017, incident number MJS 5 (Confirmed)
Approved Policies/Regulations
Policy 1510Americans with Disabilities Act
Regulation 1510Americans with Disabilities Act
Policy 2415.30Title I – Educational Stability for Children in Foster Care
Policy 2418Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Regulation 2418Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Policy 5116Education of Homeless Children
Regulation 5116Education of Homeless Children
Policy 8330 Student Records
Regulation 8330Student Records
Policy 7230Gifts, Grants and Donations--revised
Regulation 7230Gifts, Grants and Donations--revised
Approved Donations
Organization / DonationExxon/Mobil / $500 to be used for maintenance and support in the science and/or math department of Madison High School
KRS PTO / $525 for the mural at KRS via a legacy campaign. Donor names will be painted on the wall, which will require an additional day for the artist. $525 represents her daily rate.
Approved Special Education Settlement
To reimburse parents, which includes sole and final payments at the mutually approved upon educational facilitiesfor the summer of 2015; June 30, 2016throughOctober6, 2016; for the remainder of the 2016-17 school year (through June 30, 2017)to complete graduation coursework, as set forth in the terms of the settlement agreement
Approved IDEA Amendment
To authorize the submission of theIDEAFY2017amendmentto reflect carry-over from FY2015-16 :
Basic - PublicBasic - Nonpublic
Preschool
Approved Bill List
The February 07, 2017 bill list
Approved Designation of Capital & Maintenance Reserve Fund
ProjectsBathrooms / Replace
MHS Courtyard Windows / Replace
MHS Bleachers / New
MHS Sound System / Replace
MJS Auditorium AC / New
MHS Band Room AC / New
Subtotal 1
Athletic Facility Upgrades-HS / New + Replace
GRAND TOTAL
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORTS
Policy – Chair: L. Lajewski, Members: J. Habib, T. Piskula
Finance – Chair: J. Habib, Members: L. Ellis, T. Piskula
Curriculum – Chair: S. Cronan, Members: D. Arthur, D. Coen
Buildings & Grounds – Chair: D. Coen, Members: L. Ellis, L. Lajewski
Shared Services – Chair: D. Arthur, Members: J. Habib, D. Coen
Negotiations/Personnel – Chair: L. Ellis, Members: S. Cronan, L. Lajewski
Dates to Remember:Next BOE Meeting February 28th