Enrollment: 429
1. Superintendent Recommendations Approved
A. Salary adjustment for Sean Keane, from BA +30, Step F to MA, Step F at a prorated salary of $59,961.00, effective January 1, 2024.
B. Accepted retirement letter from Ellen Sarmiento with much appreciation, effective March 1, 2024.
C. Accepted retirement letter from Kathy Seacrist with much appreciation, effective June 30, 2024.
D. Approval of the 2024-2025 School Calendar.
E. Approval of the following teachers as Tutors for the 2023-2024 school year, at a stipend of $35.00 per hour: Sarah Wedgwood, Brianna Fowler, Suzanne Pezzino, Megan Ballinger, Stacy Podolski, Anthony Camacho, and Robin Vicino
F. Approval of withdrawal from 5th Grade Chair from Nicole Leach and replaced by Salvatore Guzzardi, each credited with half-year stipend.
G. Approval of request for use of accrued personal days, over three in a year; Maria Santos, 3. 5 days, and Diane Shirley one half day and Patricia Seiner, 1 day.
H. Approval for Kristen Powell from Pediatric Dentistry of Mullica Hill, to visit Broad Street School and present dental health to the Kindergartners, under the direction of Kiley Barker.
I. Approval of two interns from Rowan University, Hailey Fair and Gillian Williams, to complete a best practice observation towards their graduation program with Rowan, on March 1, 2024.
J. Approval to hire Elsie Rivera as Substitute Secretary, pending receipt of all new hire documents, at a rate of $20.00 per hour, as needed.
K. Approval of Nicole Nastasi to observe only Mrs. Walker's class, as part of her education degree at Rider University, March 11 and March 22, 2024.
2. Policy & Regulations
The Greenwich Township Board of Education adopted by resolution, its annual review of all Policies and Regulations and By-Laws in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:11
3. Curriculum & Instruction
A. Field Trips:
1. NJHS Read Across America - Shady Lane and Broad Street School on 3/4/2024, $237.00.
2. PreK-2 - Sky Dome Planetarium, at BSS, 5/31/2024, $1,778.57
3. Drama Club to BSS for Lion King Jr. Play, 3/22/204, $140.00
4. Grades 6/7, NJ Renaissance Faire, 5/31/24, $2,020.
5. Grade 8, Cape May Zoo and East Coast Watersports, 5/31/24, $3,830
B. Workshops/Coursework Request:
1. Alexa Walsh - BSS - 2/13/2024 - workshop $145.00 + mileage + Sub
2. Gerardo Batista - District - 2024 NJSBGA Conference - 3/18, 3/19 and am 3/20/2024, Lodging, mileage, and meals.
3. Ryan McVeigh - NMS - Mr. McVeigh was selected for the NJSLA Science Advisory Committee for the State, consisting of 3 in-person meetings and 7 virtual meetings, between January and August of 2024. Total $2,030 + substitutes + mileage
4. Lauren Ernst, Salem/Gloucester County Teen Arts Festival, 4/12/24, $25. + substitute + mileage
5. Alisa Whitcraft, NJDOE, Identification of Schools in Need of Comprehensive or Targeted Support, 2/29/24, $0 + mileage
6. John Tirico, Director of Special Services, NJDOE, School Safety Specialist Academy, 2/21, 2/28, 3/6 and 3/13/2024, $0 + mileage
7. Salvatore Guzzardi and Susan Pezzino, Association of Math Teacher of NJ Spring Conference, 3/15/24, $430.00 + substitutes + mileage
4.Budget & Finance:
1. Contract between Greenwich Township School District and Brookfield Schools/Inspira Childrens Behavioral Health Service, effective 1/22/24 - remainder of the 2023-2024 school year, at a rate of $35.00 per hour for educational services.
2. GCSSSD and Greenwich Twp. to provide Non-Public Textbook Purchasing for the 24-25 school year.
3. GCSSSD and Greenwich Twp. to provide Non-Public Technology Purchasing for the 24-25 school year.
4. Contract with the Laurel School of Princeton for Special Education Services, 2/5/24-6/30/24, tuition cost of $24,676.02 and transportation cost of $48,535.20
5. Contract with Millville Board of Education, two students, 1/31/24 -6/30/24, at a cost $21,189.00 and $17,780.00.
6. Contract with Pineland Learning Center for Special Education, 2/13/24 - 6/30/24, at a cost of $26,125 and transportation cost of $16.011
The Auditor's Management Report on Administrative Findings, Compliance and Performance and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. All Reports and Findings are on file in the School Business Administrators Office. No findings were reported.
5. Report of the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary- Approved
A. Bills Lists with payroll
B. Student Activities Account statement for December 2023 and January 2024
C. Board Secretary Reports - November and December 2023, January 2024
D. Treasurer Reports - November and December 2023, January 2024
E. Transfer Lists - November and December 2023, January 2024
F. Submission of monthly transfer worksheets for November and December 2023, to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools.
6. Buildings & Grounds:
1. Use of facilities for Lauren Ernst, BSS auditorium for practice and production of Lion King, Jr., 3/6, 3/7, 3/13, 3/14, 3/20, 3/21, 2024, from 3:30 - 5 pm and 3/22/2024 from 3:30 pm to close of play.
2. Use of facilities request from Guardian Angels Regional School, Spring Musical, BSS auditorium, 4/22/24-4/25/24, 5-8 pm, and 4/26 and 4/27 5-9 pm.
7. Public Session: Public question and comment included such topics as:
Facilities Use; suggestion on the incoming CSA position; Zoom meetings; lunch program-payments
8. Executive Session - Yes
9. Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:40 pm
