CAMDEN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOLS

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CAMDEN

COUNTY

TECHNICAL

SCHOOLS

BOARD OF EDUCATION

AGENDA

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

SCIENCE AND HORTICULTURAL CENTER OF THE PENNSAUKEN CAMPUS AT 7:00 P.M.

Public notice of this meeting pursuant to the Open Public Meeting Act has been given by the Board Secretary in the following manner:

(a) Posting written notice on the official school bulletin board of the Pennsauken Campus,

Pennsauken, NJ and the Gloucester Township Campus, Gloucester Township, NJ on November 6, 2013. (b) Mailing written notice to the Courier Post and South Jersey Times Newspapers on November 6, 2013. (c) Filing written notice with the County Clerk on November 13, 2013.

Call to order. Present: Absent: Also Present:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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September 17, 2014 Page 1-A

PRESENTATION – Camden County Technical Schools’ HSPA Scores/Student Achievement Assessment Data, presentation given by John Marcellus, Assistant Superintendent. INSERT 1

PRESIDENT’S REPORT –

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT - Quality Single Accountability Continuum (QSAC) District Performance Review (DPR) Results received from the NJDOE.

PUBLIC COMMENT -

(The length of time scheduled for public discussion will be held to five minutes for individual speakers)

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September 17, 2014 Page 1-B

BUSINESS OFFICE

The business administrator recommends the following: MINUTES

Request authority to approve the minutes of the following meeting of the board of education.

August 20, 2014

FINANCIAL

Board Secretary’s Certification.

1. Board Secretary’s Report in accordance with 18A: 17-36 and 18A: 17-9 for the months of June and July 2014. The Board Secretary certifies that no line item account has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10 (c) 3 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. INSERT 2 INSERT 2A

2. Reconciliation Report in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the months of June and July 2014. The Reconciliation Report and Secretary’s Report are in agreement for the months of June and July 2014.

3. Board Secretary in accordance with N.J.A.C 6A:23A-16.10 (c) 2 certifies that there are no changes in anticipated revenue amounts or revenue sources.

4. Board of Education Certification – pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10 (c) 4 We certify that after review of the secretary’s monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the

appropriate district officials, that to the best of our knowledge no major accounts or funds have been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10 (b) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

5. Request approval to ratify the board officer’s action in paying payroll and accounts payable warrants issued since the last board meeting as categorized below:

July 2014

Payroll 909,408.57

Payroll Taxes/Deductions 68,046.20

Energy Lease Payment 519,658.65

Petty Cash 500.00

Insurance 892.00

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BUSINESS OFFICE FINANCIAL (continued)

5. Payroll and accounts payable warrants continued:

August 2014 Payroll 1,006,661.08 Payroll Taxes/Deductions 75,490.30 Health benefits 742,061.72 Insurance 4,655.00 Supplies 335,761.46 Sewage Connection 38,500.00 Utilities 90,297.17 Repairs 15,395.09 Cleaning/Repairs 925.35 Conferences/Seminars 1,066.00 Legal 6,263.90 Miscellaneous 3,293.00

Other Purchased Property 11,438.55

Professional Services 23,838.00 Rentals 7,032.32 Security 695.00 Student Transportation 10,655.63 Technical Services 1,400.00 Travel 454.78 Total 2,375,884.35

6. Request approval of appropriation adjustments (Revised June 2014 and July 2014) made within the 2014-2015 school budget as previously reviewed and approved by the superintendent. INSERT 3 INSERT 3a

7. Request approval/ratification of the following resolution.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Technical Schools in the County of Camden that authorization is hereby granted to participate in the County of Camden Cooperative Pricing Bid, to include Camden County Bid A-42/2014 awarded to United Sales USA Corp for Group 1 and 3, AmSan for Group 2, Central Poly-Bag Corp for Group 4 and Jersey Paper Plus for Group 5, for the purchase of janitorial supplies and paper products

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BUSINESS OFFICE FINANCIAL (continued)

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Technical Schools in the County of Camden that authorization is hereby granted to participate in the County of Camden Cooperative Pricing Bid, to include Camden County Bid A-49/2014 awarded to WB Mason, Office Basics and Paper Mart for the purchase of copy and computer paper and envelopes for the term commencing on or about September 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Technical Schools in the County of Camden that authorization is hereby granted to participate in the County of Camden Cooperative Pricing Bid, to include Camden County Bid A-57/2014 awarded to Majek Fire Protection, Inc., for fire suppression system inspection, testing and

maintenance for the term commencing on or about September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015. 10. Request approval of the following resolution.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Technical Schools in the County of Camden that the contract between Camden County Educational Services Commission and Camden County Technical Schools is hereby

approved, to provide physical therapy services during the 2014-2015 school year. A. Purchasing

1. Request approval of the following resolution.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Technical Schools in the County of Camden that authorization/ratification is hereby granted to approve the inserted state contract purchases,

for the period July 10, 2014 – September 9, 2014 totaling $511,662.81. INSERT 4

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BUSINESS OFFICE - Continued A. Purchasing (continued)

2. Bids were received on September 9, 2014 at the Gloucester Township Campus:

#14-03 Welding Gases/Tony Deprince GTC/PC

Praxair/Welco $25,408.80* Air Gas USA, LLC $30,739.75 South Jersey Welding $38,780.00

*

Request authorization to award the purchase order/contract to the lowest responsible bidder.

3. Request approval of the following resolution.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Technical Schools in the County of Camden that

authorization is granted to renew, for the 2014-2015 school year, the following 2013-2014 bid contract services, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-42 with the Fair and Open Process (N.J.S.A. 19.44A-20.4 et.seq.) in the amount of $2,445.00:

Update Governance Manual By-Laws and - Strauss Esmay Associates, LLP Policies and Manual of Administrative Regulation

4. Request approval for the School Business Administrator to authorize a reduction of $25,880.00 to the Chartwells Food Service Management Company Projected Operating Statement’s profit/loss/breakeven guarantee. This reduction is based on the recommendation to direct adult (faculty/staff) meal

revenue, which are prepared at the expense of the local program instructional budget via the Culinary Arts Career Programs, to the general fund. NOTE: This is a change in anticipated revenue to the Cafeteria Enterprise Account originally included in Food Service Management Company’s Projected Operating Statement.

B. Field Trips – None C. Sport Schedules - None

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BUSINESS OFFICE (continued)

D. Miscellaneous

1. Request approval of the Camden County Technical Schools Food Service Biosecurity Management Plan, for the 2014-2015 school year, as filed with the board secretary.

2. Request authorization for the Early Childhood Education Center to offer an optional hot lunch program to the 3-5 year old students at a cost of $2.50 per meal during the 2014-2015 school year.

3. Request authorization for the Early Childhood Education Center Closure Schedule. INSERT 5

4. Request approval of the following resolution.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Technical Schools in the County of Camden that the President and Members and/or designees of the Board of Education be approved to attend the New Jersey School Board association conference in Atlantic City, NJ, October 28-30, 2014. Total registration fee $1,200.00 (Group Rate).

5. Request approval for Annie Keller, CCTS 2014 Early Childhood Education Career Program graduate, to complete her required fifteen hour field experience for her Camden County College Early Childhood coursework at the Early Childhood Education Center for Fall 2014 Semester.

6. Request approval of the revised Facility Usage fees for the 2014-2015 school year, as on file with the business administrator/board secretary.

7. Request approval for Buildings and Grounds to accept a donation of approximately 100 2x2 square tubing and assorted stainless steel panels from Lidestri Food and Beverage, Pennsauken, NJ, and will be

distributed to the welding career programs to be used to teach students how to weld.

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BUSINESS OFFICE

D. Miscellaneous (continued)

8. Request to authorize/ratify the following organizations/schools to use the facilities, at the designated campus, at fees (if applicable) approved by the board of education and subject to availability:

Date Organization Facility Requested for Use Campus Fee

2014-2015 Camden County College Various classrooms and career GTC N/A

School Year program areas for Technical

Institute offerings (after school hours)

9/16/14 Annual Evaluation Calibration Business Conference Center GTC

7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Training for CCTS Administrators

Guest: Louis Giunta

Contact: Carmel Nefferdorf

9/22/14 PAC Meeting Business Conference Center GTC N/A

6:00-8:30 pm Contact: Barbara Orsatti

10/7/14 NJ Smart Training – NJDOE Business Conference Center GTC N/A

8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Guest: Arenda Kelly-Fleming, NJDOE

Contact: Arenda Kelly-Fleming

10/14,15,16,20, Swim Mechanics Pool GTC $1,500.00

22,23,27,29,30, Contact: Robert Lucas

& 11/3,5,6,10,

12,13/14

11/21,22,23,26, NJ Surf Drum & Bugle Corp. Building #4 GTC $12,000.00

& 12/19,20,21/14& Contact: Robert Lucas

1/16,17,18 & 2/13, 14,15, & 3/6,7, 8,& 4/24,25,26 &5/8,9,10,22,23, 24,25,&6/5,6,7, 12,13,14&8/1/15

*Fees are approximate due to facility availability (e.g. cancellations due to weather conditions). **Indicates a change from a previous board approved motion.

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BUSINESS OFFICE

D. Miscellaneous (continued)

9. Request approval to authorize the following, as safety and health program officials/committee members, for the 2014-2015 school year, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:19-10.2 (b).

Scott Kipers School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, Co-Chairperson

Dawn Sponheimer SAC/District Anti-Bullying Coordinator, Co-Chairperson

Teresa Stallone Principal – Gloucester Township

Bonnie Durante Principal – Pennsauken Campus

Gregory Cappello Assistant Principal – Pennsauken Campus

Alice Conley Director of Athletics and Student Activities – Pennsauken Campus Rosa Brockington Assistant Principal – Gloucester Township Campus

John Hourani Assistant Principal – Gloucester Township Campus

Leo Lampman Director of Special Education

Siobhan Kelly Coordinator of Job Placement/Cooperative Education

Dino Acevedo Chief Buildings and Grounds Officer

Andrew Richert Assistant to Chief Buildings and Grounds Officer

Roger Carter AFSCME Union Official

Tyrone Nock Chief Security Officer

Joseph Rossi Security Resource Officer

ADDENDUM

BUSINESS OFFICE

The business administrator recommends the following: Financial - None

A. Purchases

Request approval to amend the following resolution previously approved on June 18, 2014.

Request for proposals were received on June 12, 2014 at the Gloucester Township Campus for food management services.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Technical Schools in the County of Camden that the proposal received on June 12, 2014, for food management services for the 2014-2015 school year, be

awarded to Chartwells School Dining Services, in the fixed management fee amount of $70,000.00 in accordance with the Fair and Open Process (N.J.S.A. 19.44A-20.4 et.seq.) (Guaranteed Profit/Loss of $120,000)

B. Field Trips: None

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ADDENDUM (continued)

BUSINESS OFFICE

C. Sport Schedules: None

D. Miscellaneous

1. Request to authorize/ratify the following organizations/schools to use the facilities, at the designated campus, at fees (if applicable) approved by the board of education and subject to availability:

Date Organization Facility Requested for Use Campus Fee

10/25/14 CCTS Staff Recognition Outdoor Yard Sale GTC N/A

(rain date 10/26/14) Parking lots, Bldgs.

#10 & #11, restrooms and

Set up in the Business Conf. Ctr.

2. Request ratification of approval for the GTC Culinary Arts Department to cater a luncheon on behalf of the Camden County Public Events Department on September 14, 2014 at the Regional Emergency Training

Center at Lakeland with staffing provided by William Washart and Carmina Shaffer. The purpose

of the luncheon is for a memorial service for a former Camden County firefighter. The following costs to reimbursed to the district: Food: $2,400 (200 persons at $7.00 per person) and Staffing: up to

$480.00 (two persons at 8 hours at a rate up to $30.00 per hour). Total reimbursement: up to $2,880.00 3. Request approval of the district staff menu pricing for the Culinary Arts faculty lines as inserted.

INSERT 5A

Motion by Seconded by _

Questions/Comments:

ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: NAYS: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

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PENNSAUKEN CAMPUS

INFORMATIONAL ITEM(S): Jaquana Thomas will serve as the CCTS Board of Education’s student liaison for the Pennsauken Campus from September 2014 until June 2015.

The principal recommends the following: A. Expenditures

Request authorization for Camfel Productions to give a Quest for Respect presentation to students, October 9, 2014, at a cost of $1,190.00, to be paid with local funds.

B. Field Trips

1. Request authorization for the following field trips, to take place during school hours, transportation will be provided by school/coach bus (TBD by written authorization of the school business

administrator). No local funds shall be used for any field trip:

Date Destination Team/Club Teacher(s)/Advisor(s) Students

10/6/14 Pyne Point, Wiggins Park Env. Sci. I II Marlene Brubaker, Jeff King, 20

Camden, NJ Chem Honors Alice Conley

10/7/14 Pyne Point, Wiggins Park Env. Sci. II, III, IV Marlene Brubaker, Jeff King, 15

Camden, NJ Alice Conley

10/10/14 FEA Conference Center, SKillsUSA Richard Zadroga, Charles 8

Monroe Twp. NJ Siedlecki

2. Request authorization for the following field trips, to take place during non-school hours,

transportation will be provided by school/coach bus (TBD by written authorization of the school business administrator). No local funds shall be used for any field trip:

Date Destination Team/Club Teacher(s)/Advisor(s) Students

*12/13/14 Motion to change location for the FFA Conference to Rutgers-Cook College (previously approved 8/20/14 for Middlesex Tech)

*Indicates a change from a previous board approved motion.

3. Request authorization for the following field trips, to take place during school hours; transportation will be provided by school/coach bus (TBD by written authorization of the school business

administrator). Local funds are requested:

Date Destination Team/Club Teacher(s)/Advisor(s) Students Cost Per Total

*11/20/14 Motion to include a cost for 16 students to attend the FFA State Competition, $9.00 per student for a total of $144.00 (previously approved 8/20/14)

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PENNSAUKEN CAMPUS B. Field Trips

3. During school hours; local funds requested (continued):

Date Destination Team/Club Teacher(s)/Advisor(s) Students Cost Per Total

10/10-11/14 Leadership and FFA Marlene Brubaker (advisor) 12 $120.00

Experience Development Jeff King (chaperone) (meals)

Conf., Wyndham Garden,

Trenton, NJ

Chaperone(s): 1 @ $109.00 compensation, 2 @ $16.50 per day/meals: $ 64.00

$184.00

*Indicates a change from a previous board approved motion. C. Sport Schedules

1. Request approval of the inserted revised Fall sports’ schedules for the 2014-2015 school year. INSERTS 6 6a

2. Request approval for fall sports practices to start on dates set forth by the New Jersey State

Interscholastic Athletic Association and the Olympic Conference. These practices shall take place after approval of facility use by Dino Acevedo, chief buildings and grounds officer.

1. Request approval/ratification for Felicia Easterling, a student at Rowan University, to complete her Counseling Internship, at the Pennsauken Campus, September 2, 2014 through May 4, 2015. Ms. Easterling will be assigned to Monique Randolph, guidance counselor.

2. Request authorization of homebound instruction for student, SID #3067340379, at an hourly rate of $41.00, based on the Nonathletic Extracurricular Activities Salary Guide Schedule B, of the 2011-2014 CAM/VOC Education Association Agreement, beginning on September 4, 2014 to November 17, 2014, 5 hours per week for 10 weeks, at a total cost of $2,050.00.

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D. Miscellaneous (continued)

3. Motion to affirm the following Monthly Enrollment and Drill Reports: Enrollment Count for the Pennsauken Campus as of September 5, 2014: 732 Fire Drill: July 14, 2014 @ 8:30 a.m.

Security Drill: Shelter in Place: July 16, 2014 @ 8:30 a.m.

ADDENDUM

The principal recommends the following: A. Expenditures: None

B. Field Trips: None C. Sport Schedules: None

1. Request approval/ratification for the following Structured Learning Experiences Students*/Cooperative Education Students** changes for the 2014-2015 school year:

Student ID# Assignment Start Date/End Date Transportation Visitations Conducted By **126177 Dunkin Donuts 9/15/14-6/18/15 Co-op Bus Charene Scheeper

**116146 Wendy’s 9/22/14-6/18/15 Co-op Bus Charene Scheeper

2. Request authorization of the following club/class/sport members to sell/collect/sponsor the following as fundraisers. *Indicates a change from a previous board approved motion:

Date Club/Class/Sport Sell/Collect/Sponsor Cost

9/18/14-11/14/14 Girls' Volleyball(to be sold by parents) Snacks and drinks at games $.50-$2.00 11/15/14-3/14/15 Basketball(to be sold by parents) Snacks and drinks at games $.50-$2.00 3/15/15-6/14/15 Softball(to be sold by parents) Snacks and drinks at games $.50-$2.00

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D. Miscellaneous (continued):

Monthly HIB Report September 2, 2014 to September 5, 2014: Pennsauken Campus

1. Number of reports of HIB this month: 0 Number of HIB reported this year: 0 Number of confirmed HIB this year: 0 2. Status of investigated HIB incidents:

Investigated and not confirmed*: 0 Investigated and confirmed*: 0

*Parents or guardians will be informed of these incidents by the Principal or designee within 5 days of this report to the BOE. 3. Number of HIB incidents based on the following protected categories:

Number of Lead Measure Training Program Implementation Date Incidents Investigator Imposed (if applicable) (if applicable) Race Color Religion Ancestry National Origin Gender Sexual Orientation

Gender Identity and Expression Mental Disability

Physical Disability Sensory Disability

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GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP CAMPUS

The principal recommends the following: A. Expenditures

1. Request approval for Dawn Sponheimer and volunteer students to present an Anti-Bullying student performance, October 8, 2014, during Parent Night, in the cafetorium, at a cost of $100.00 to be

utilized for food and beverages for the volunteer students, to be paid with the GTC HS General Student Activity Account.

2. Request approval for Joyce Turner, Allied Health teacher, to provide CPR training to 27 Allied Health students. Students will receive Virtua Education certification cards, at a total cost of $189.00 payable to Virtua Education, to be paid with local funds.

B. Field Trips

administrator). No local funds shall be used for any field trip:

Date Destination Team/Club Teacher(s)/Advisor(s) Students

10/10/14 NJ Future Educators of America Early Childhood Julie Laucks 15

Conf., Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

May 2015 Home Health Aide Fingerprinting, Allied Health Joyce Turner 27

Morphotrust, Cherry Hill, NJ

administrator). Local funds are requested:

Date Destination Team/Club Teacher(s)/Advisor(s) Students Cost Per Total

*9/12/14 Motion to add an additional 4 students to BBQ Cook-off at Regional Emergency Training Center (previously approved 8/20/14)

3. Request authorization for the following field trips, to take place during non-school hours;

transportation will be provided by school/coach bus (TBD by written authorization of the school business administrator). Local funds are requested:

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GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP CAMPUS B. Field Trips

3. During non-school hours, local funds are requested:

10/18/14 Duel on the Delaware, FIRST Anthony Deprince (advisor), 50 N/A

Salem Co. Community Sandra Castagna (chaperone),

College, Carney’s Point, NJ John Kammler (chaperone),

Alan Norton (chaperone)

Chaperones: 3 @ $109.00 compensation: $327.00

TOTAL COST: $327.00

11/12/14 STEM Education FIRST Anthony DePrince (advisor), 30 N/A

Presentation, Hatboro Andrew McAlpin (advisor),

Horsham HS, Horsham, PA John Kammler (chaperone),

Alan Norton (chaperone)

Chaperones: 2 @ $109.00 compensation: $218.00

TOTAL COSET: $218.00

C. Sport Schedules: None D. Miscellaneous

1. Request authorization of the following club/class/sport members to sell/collect/sponsor the following as fundraisers. *Indicates a change from a previous board approved motion:

Date Club/Class/Sport Sell/Collect/Sponsor Cost

9/10/14-6/18/14 FFA Sell nursery stock, plants, flowers $1.00-$35.00

9/22/14-10/3/14 Freshman Class Sell Yankee Candles $4.00-$25.00

11/3/14-11/21/14 FCCLA Sell beaded bracelets $3.00

12/15/14-12/19/14 FCCLA Sell Santa hats $2.00

12/15/14-1/15/15 FCCLA Sell Joe Corbi pizza and desserts $5.00-$30.00

1/5/15-2/17/15 NHS Sell Yankee Candles $4.00-$25.00

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D. Miscellaneous (continued):

2. Request authorization for the following meeting, workshop, training, conference and/or clinic, cost to be paid by the board of education unless otherwise indicated. *Indicates a change from previous board approved motion:

Date Destination Teacher/Staff/Advisor/Coach Cost Per Total

*10/15/14 Motion to approve Sarah Daly to attend the HESAA Financial Aid Workshop (previously approved as TBD on 8/20/14)

9/23/14 School Lunch Verification Christian Galietta, John N/A N/A

Workshop, Gloucester County Hourani

College, Sewell, NJ

9/24/14 Agricultural Education Professional Brian Burns $55.00 $55.00

Development Conference, Rutgers Eco (FFA Funds)

Complex, Columbus, NJ

9/30/14 NJSIAA/NJSCA Bowling Coaches John Kammler, Cainan Noon $80.00 $160.00

Clinic, North Brunswick, NJ (Athletic Funds)

*Indicates a change from previous board approved motion.

3. Request approval/ratification for the following Structured Learning Experiences’ Students*/Cooperative Education Students** changes for the 2014-2015 school year:

Student ID# Assignment Start Date/End Date Transportation Visitations Conducted By

**113177 Wastequip 9/8/14-6/19/15 Coop Bus Siobhan Kelly, Ed.D.

* SLE: Unpaid structured learning experience ***SLE: Paid structured learning experience

** Cooperative education: Paid learning experience ****SLE: Volunteer/Community Service/Service Learning 4. Request approval for all Gloucester Township Campus career teachers to participate in one industrial

visit during the 2014-2015 school year.

5. Request authorization for Morphotrust to fingerprint CNA students from both campuses at the Gloucester Township Campus, December 19, 2014, at no cost to the board of education.

6. Motion to affirm the following Monthly Enrollment, Suspension, and Drill Reports: Enrollment Count for the Gloucester Township Campus as of August 29, 2014: 1,443 Fire Drill: July 14, 2014

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GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP CAMPUS D. Miscellaneous (continued):

Monthly HIB Report September 2, 2014 to September 5, 2014: Gloucester Township Campus

1. Number of reports of HIB this month: 0 Number of HIB reported this year: 0 Number of confirmed HIB this

year: 0

2. Status of investigated HIB incidents:

Investigated and not confirmed*: 0 Investigated and confirmed*: 0

*Parents or guardians will be informed of these incidents by the Principal or designee within 5 days of this report to the BOE. 3. Number of HIB incidents based on the following protected categories:

Number

of Lead Measure Training Program Implementation Date Incidents Investigator Imposed (if applicable) (if applicable) Race Color Religion Ancestry National Origin Gender Sexual Orientation

Gender Identity and Expression Mental Disability

Physical Disability Sensory Disability Other Distinguishing Characteristic

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SPECIAL EDUCATION/CHILD STUDY TEAM

The director of special education recommends the following: A. Expenditures: None

B. Field Trips: None C. Sport Schedules: None D. Miscellaneous

Request extension/ratification of authorization of educational services for student, SID #123104.

Instructional services provided by Mr. Thomas Mahoney due to student unable to do homebound instruction by computerized format, September 8 to October 31, 2014, at an hourly homebound rate of $41.00, not to exceed $3400.00, based on the Nonathletic Extracurricular Activities Salary Guide Schedule B of the 2011-2014 CAM/VOC Education Association Agreement, or upon negotiations.

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CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION/ASSESSMENT/GRANTS

The assistant superintendent of curriculum, instruction, assessment and grants recommends the following: A. Expenditures: None

B. Employment

1. Request approval for Mark Shulman, author of “Scrawl,” to work with small/large groups of students to ensure enduring understanding of summer reading initiative, October 2014, at a cost of $1,900.00 per diem, not to exceed $3,800.00, to be funded by NCLB FY15.

2. Request approval for John Zeck, highly skilled professional, to conduct staff training in mentoring and to provide instructional coaching for ELA teachers, September 18, 2014 through June 30, 2015, for 44 hours, not to exceed $2,200.00, to be funded by NCLB FY15.

C. Field Trips: None D. Miscellaneous

1. Request authorization/ratification for the following meeting, workshop, training, conference and/or clinic, cost to be paid by the board of education unless otherwise indicated:

Date Destination Teacher/Staff/Advisor/Coach Cost Per Total

*8/19 & 8/21/14 Motion to change the funding to RTTT3, for Christian Galietta (GTC), training for new administrators, for $375.00,(previously approved on 8/20/14, NCLB FY15).

9/11/14 NJAFPA September Seminar, John Marcellus N/A N/A

Sheraton, Eatontown, NJ

9/18/14 Addressing Student Residency and Angelo DeStefano $150.00 $150.00

Attendance Challenges, Legal One, (Funded by NCLB FY15)

North Hunterdon-Voorhees High School,

Annandale, NJ

9/19/14, New Jersey Green Program of Study Joseph Bouchard N/A N/A

10/17/14, Sustainability Workshop,

11/14/14, NJSBA, Trenton, NJ

1/6/15,

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CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION/ASSESSMENT/GRANTS D. Miscellaneous

1. Meeting, workshop, training, conference and/or clinic (continued):

9/23/14 Verification Workshop, Free and Angelo DeStefano, Peggy N/A N/A

Reduced Lunch Program, Gloucester Lewis County College, Sewell, NJ

9/19/14 District Test Coordinator Lara Hilaman N/A N/A

Training, (NJDOE), The Hotel ML,

Mt. Laurel, NJ

9/24/14 Mandatory Update for Nurse Aide Sandra Batdorf, Joyce N/A N/A

Training and Competency Training Turner, Jackie Clarke (NATCEP), NJ Department of Health,

Trenton, NJ

10/3/14 College Board Counselor Workshop, Victoria Hampton-Turner N/A N/A

Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ

10/7/14 Camden County Fall 2014 NJSMART Carol Hill N/A N/A

Technical Assistance Session,

Conference Center, CCTS

10/8/14 Experienced Bilingual/ESL/ELS Lois Bucholski N/A N/A

Supervisors’ Training,

Middlesex County College, Edison, NJ

10/17/14 NJ Council of Administrators of Leo Lampman $149.00 $149.00

Special Education (NJCASE), Fall (Funded Locally)

2014 Conference, Molly Pitcher Inn,

Red Bank, NJ

10/20/14 NJ Association of School Social Suzanne Rea $95.00 $95.00

Workers, 16th_{Annual Fall Workshop,} _{(Funded Locally)}

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CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION/ASSESSMENT/GRANTS D. Miscellaneous

1. Meeting, workshop, training, conference and/or clinic (continued):

10/30/14, New Jersey Literacy Consortium, Deborah Brennan, Karen $1,800.00

12/10/14, Kean University, School for Global DiGiacobbe, Stephanie Reeve, (Funded by NCLB FY15) 3/10/15, Education & Innovation, Union, NJ Megan Thompson (Alternates:

5/21/15 JoAnn Filer, Anne Johnson, Anne

Maxfield, Ryan McCarty, Julianna Tress, Danielle Tsoukalas,

Dennis O’Connor, Francis Williams)

10/29/14 Fall 2014 Curriculum Connections Julie Laucks N/A N/A

Conference, (NJAFCS/EFAC-NJ), RWJ Hamilton/Center for Health and

Fitness, Mercerville, NJ

11/4-7/14 Professional Learning Communities John Marcellus $2,777.56

at Work Institute, Solution Tree, (Funded by NCLB FY15)

Charlotte Convention Center,

Charlotte, NC

Approval subject to the Camden County Executive Superintendent of Schools, due to out of state travel.

11/10/14 Commissioner’s Regional Patricia Fitzgerald, John N/A N/A

Convocation, NJASA, Hammonton Marcellus

High School, Hammonton, NJ

11/11/14 2014 Cooper Bone and Joint Michael Foster N/A N/A

Athletic Trainers’ Symposium,

Scottish Rite Auditorium, Collingswood, NJ *Indicates a change from a previous board approved motion.

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CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION/ASSESSMENT/GRANTS D. Miscellaneous (continued)

2. Request approval of the following staff to participate on the 2014-2015 Option II Committee:

Eva Cetrullo Angelo DeStefano Bonnie Durante Siobhan Kelly Theresa Phillips

Anthony DePrince Karen DiGiacobbe Patricia Fitzgerald John Marcellus Teri Stallone 3. Request approval of the following staff to participate on the District Evaluation Advisory Committee

(DEAC) during the 2014-2015 school year:

Terry Bles Juana Bonilla-Snow David Hummell

4. Request approval for John Marcellus, assistant superintendent, to teach courses on an as-needed basis, for NJPSA/FEA, in the NJ EXCEL Program for Aspiring Administrators, to be compensated by NJPSA/FEA. 5. Request to approve the following revised curricula adopted and aligned to the 2014 Common Core State

Standards:

Mathematics: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Pre-calculus

6. Request to approve the following revised curriculum, adopted and aligned to the 2014 Next Generation Science Standards:

Science: General Science

7. Request approval to replace CCTS Policies and Regulations with Strauss Esmay Policies and Regulations.

Motion by Seconded by _

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CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION

The superintendent of schools recommends the following: A. Resignations/Terminations/Retirements

Request ratification/approval of employment status of the following employee(s) for the reason indicated:

Name Position Location Effective Reason

Carolyn Bates Substitute Teacher ADM 9/17/14 Discontinuation of Service

Russell Bates Substitute Teacher ADM 9/17/14 Discontinuation of Service

James Burns Substitute Teacher ADM 9/17/14 Discontinuation of Service

Patty Carr Substitute Teacher ADM 9/17/14 Discontinuation of Service

Randy Conley Substitute Teacher ADM 9/17/14 Discontinuation of Service

Sarah Daly Yearbook Editorial Advisor GTC 9/1/14 Resignation

Senior Class Advisor GTC 9/10/14 Resignation

Christa DiStefano Substitute Teacher ADM 9/17/14 Discontinuation of Service

Linda Evans Custodian B&G/GTC 10/1/14 Retirement

Keith Flores Substitute Teacher ADM 9/17/14 Discontinuation of Service

John Gragilla Substitute Teacher ADM 9/17/14 Discontinuation of Service

Mary Holben SkillsUSA Advisor GTC 9/1/14 Resignation

Jason Kendall Substitute Teacher ADM 9/17/14 Discontinuation of Service

Ian Lightcap Substitute Teacher ADM 9/17/14 Discontinuation of Service

Ugonna Onyekwelu Substitute Teacher ADM 9/17/14 Discontinuation of Service

George Peters Substitute Teacher ADM 9/17/14 Discontinuation of Service

Mark Quattrone SkillsUSA Advisor GTC 9/1/14 Resignation

Myca Seaforth Substitute Teacher ADM 9/17/14 Discontinuation of Service

Jewel Taylor School Security Officer ADM 8/31/14 Resignation

John Tribble Substitute Teacher ADM 9/17/14 Discontinuation of Service

Mary Kate Walsh Full Time Technician GTC 8/25/14 Resignation

Noelle Walker Substitute Teacher ADM 9/17/14 Discontinuation of Service

Stephen White Substitute Teacher ADM 9/17/14 Discontinuation of Service

B. Employment

1. Request approval/ratification of the employment of the following substitute teacher(s), for the 2014-2015 school year, on an emergent and provisional basis and subject to the approval of the Department of Education based on the results of the criminal record check pursuant of N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 et seq., 18A:39-17 et seq. and 18A:6-4.13 et seq.:

Arlene Bunch Nadia DeMartino Hend Hashem Patricia Keller

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CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION B. Employment (continued)

2. Request approval of the reassignment of the following non-tenured educational service provider (tenure as a teacher), effective as soon as a suitable replacement can be found through June 30, 2015, commensurate with the terms of the 2011-2014 Administrators’ Association Agreement:

Name Previous Assignment New Assignment Months Salary

Sarah Daly 1550-Spanish Teacher/GTC 3101-School Counselor/GTC 10 $55,000 (prorated)

3. Request ratification/approval of the employment of the following full-time, ten-month teachers, based on the approval of the Department of Education based on the results of a criminal record check pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A: 6-7.1 et seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17 et seq. and N.J.S.A. 18A:4.13. et seq., at the

appropriate salary(ies) commensurate with the terms of the 2011-2014 CAM/VOC Education Association Agreement or upon negotiations (pending clearances/employment/education verifications):

Name Position Effective Location Column Step Salary

Michele Jowanna Mathematics 9/18/14 GTC A 1 $47,656 (prorated)

Addys Mossayebi Spanish 9/25/14 GTC A 1 $47,656 (prorated)

Dewitt Timmons Law and Public Safety 9/1/14 PC A 2 $47,856

4. Request approval of the reassignment of the following full-time employee, at the appropriate prorated salary commensurate with the terms of the 2011-2014 CAM/VOC Education Association Agreement or upon negotiations:

Name Previous Assignment New Assignment Group Step Months Salary Effective Ruth Seitzinger ADM-Clerk-Typist/Group I ADM-Secretary II 3 12 $24,218 9/18/14 5. Request approval of the employment of the following full-time, clerk-typist, effective as soon as a

suitable replacement can be found for her current part-time, clerk-typist position through June 30, 2015, based on the approval of the Department of Education based on the results of a criminal record check pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A: 6-7.1 et seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17 et seq. and N.J.S.A. 18A:4.13. et seq., at the appropriate, prorated salary(ies) commensurate with the terms of the 2011-2014 CAM/VOC Education Association Agreement (pending clearances and employment verifications):

Name Location Group Months Step Salary

Robin Hurt SE I 10 7 $23,187 (prorated)

6. Request approval/ratification of the employment of the following coaches/advisors, September 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, at the amount listed, based on the Extracurricular Salary Guide B of the 2014-2015 CAM/VOC Education Association Agreement or upon negotiations:

Name Position Step Salary

Jonathan Greenstein CAPA 1 $1,025 (shared stipend)

William McCartney Assistant Boys’ Basketball 4 $7,346

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CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION B. Employment

7. Request ratification/approval of the employment of the following part-time employees, for the 2014-2015 school year, based on the approval of the Department of Education and on the results of a criminal

record check pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A: 6-7.1 et seq., N.J.S.A. 18A: 39-17 et seq. and N.J.S.A. 18A: 4-13 et seq., as well as certification related to the position, to be paid as listed, or upon negotiations: GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP CAMPUS

Name Position Effective Salary

Corinne Attig Scorekeeper/Clock Operator 9/15/14 $69.00 per event

Christine Buck Athletic Site Supervisor 9/15/14 $69.00 per event

$109.00 consecutive

Joseph Camporeale Scorekeeper/Clock Operator 9/15/14 $69.00 per event

Athletic Site Supervisor $109.00 consecutive

Anthony Copestick Scorekeeper/Clock Operator 9/15/14 $69.00 per event

Athletic Site Supervisor $109.00 consecutive

Marie Copestick Scorekeeper/Clock Operator 9/15/14 $69.00 per event

Christine FitzGibbon Scorekeeper/Clock Operator 9/15/14 $69.00 per event

Barry Galasso Scorekeeper/Clock Operator 9/15/14 $69.00 per event

Teri Hardmeyer Athletic Site Supervisor 9/15/14 $69.00 per event

John Kammler Athletic Site Supervisor 9/15/14 $69.00 per event

Joseph Knowles Scorekeeper/Clock Operator 9/15/14 $69.00 per event

Thomas Mahoney Scorekeeper/Clock Operator 9/15/14 $69.00 per event

Athletic Site Supervisor $109.00 consecutive

Amy McDonald Scorekeeper/Clock Operator 9/15/14 $69.00 per event

Cainan Noon Scorekeeper/Clock Operator 9/15/14 $69.00 per event

Timothy Petrillo Athletic Site Supervisor 9/15/14 $69.00 per event

Laura Russo Athletic Site Supervisor 9/15/14 $69.00 per event

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7. Part-time employees (continued):

Name Position Effective Salary

Joshua Schultz Athletic Site Supervisor 9/15/14 $69.00 per event

Robert Sweeney Scorekeeper/Clock Operator 9/15/14 $69.00 per event

Nicholas Tarasevich Scorekeeper/Clock Operator 9/15/14 $69.00 per event

Jimmy Ye Scorekeeper/Clock Operator 9/15/14 $69.00 per event

8. Request approval of the employment of the following part-time employee(s), for the 2014-2015 school year, not to exceed 29 hours per week, no benefits, based on the approval of the Department of Education based on the results of a criminal record check pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A: 6-7.1 et seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17 et seq. and N.J.S.A. 18A:4.13. et seq., as well as certification related to the position:

Name Part-Time Position Location Effective Hourly Rate of Pay

*Motion to add an additional location, GTC, for Dinah Ballard and Lisa Ann Melograno, bus drivers. (previously approved for PC only on 8/20/14)

Ronald Bemberry School Security Officer ADM 9/18/14 $15.55

Eric Carr Lifeguard GTC 9/18/14 $11.50

Timing System Operator GTC 9/18/14 $19.00

Zach Cohen Lifeguard GTC 9/18/14 $11.50

Robert Cook Lifeguard GTC 9/18/14 $11.50

William Harkashimer Lifeguard GTC 9/18/14 $11.50

Timing System operator GTC 9/18/14 $19.00

Caitlyn O’Neil Lifeguard GTC 9/18/14 $11.50

James Rodia Lifeguard GTC 9/18/14 $11.50

Tristen Sheridan Lifeguard GTC 9/18/14 $11.50

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8. Part-time employee(s), not to exceed 29 hours per week, no benefits (continued):

Allison Wilkom Lifeguard GTC 9/18/14 $11.50

9. Request ratification of approval of the employment of John Kammler, masonry instructor, to work after school hours (including weekends) for Buildings and Grounds, to complete the renovations to the nurse and guidance offices at the Pennsauken Campus, effective September 10-27, 2014, at an hourly rate of $21.00 and not to exceed 40 hours.

10. Request ratification of approval of the employment of Brian Bakota, automotive technology instructor, to work after school hours on bus repairs, as needed, in the absence of Wayne Davis, assistant auto

mechanic, at an hourly rate of $21.00, effective September 10, 2014, until Mr. Davis returns. D. Miscellaneous

1. Request approval/ratification by the Board of Education of the Technical Schools in the County of Camden that an unpaid leave of absence, subject to the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act, be

approved/ratified for 008754, September 4, 2014, intermittently, through June 30, 2015.

2. Request approval of the implementation of the training, support and evaluation process of the Provisional Teacher Program for the following teacher during the 2014-2015 school year:

Name Course Campus Primary Mentor

Dewitt Timmons Law and Public Safety PC Charene Scheeper

Addys Mossayebi Spanish GTC Alina Moro

3. Request approval of the following prorated salary increase, in accordance with the 2011-2014 salary guide, due to reason indicated:

From To

Name Column/Step Column/Step Salary Advancement Reason Effective

Addie Pendleton A 11 C 11 $77,052 Shop/Related Permanent Certificate 9/1/14

and Shop/Related Bachelor’s Degree

Justin Relkin A 9 C 9 $64,436 Shop/Related Permanent Certificate 9/1/14

Judith Tencza A 11 C 11 $77,052 Shop/Related Permanent Certificate 9/1/14

Robert Turner A 11 E 11 $78,067 Shop/Related Permanent Certificate 9/1/14

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CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION D. Miscellaneous

4. Request approval and submission of the results of the 2013-2014 School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades/Under the Anti-bullying Bill of Rights ACT for the Gloucester Township and Pennsauken Campuses, to the New Jersey Department of Education (previously presented at the 6/18/14 board meeting by the district’s anti-bullying coordinator).

5. Request approval of the revision of the Camden County Technical Schools’ Organizational Chart. INSERT 7 6. Request approval of the following NJQSAC District Improvement Plan Review Committee Members for

SY 2014-2015:

William Mink Leo Lampman

Patricia Fitzgerald Teri Stallone or designee (school administrator)

Scott Kipers Lauren Iannece

John Marcellus Ryan McCarty

Bonnie Durante or designee (school administrator) Thomas Mitchell 7. Request approval of the following resolution.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Technical Schools in the County of Camden that the NJ QSAC Statement of Assurance is reviewed and verified for submission to the New Jersey Department of Education. INSERT 8

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ADDENDUM

CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION

The superintendent of schools recommends the following: A. Resignations/Terminations/Retirements: None

B. Employment

1. Request approval of the employment of the following full-time, technician, based on the approval of the Department of Education based on the results of a criminal record check pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A: 6-7.1 et seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17 et seq. and N.J.S.A. 18A:4.13. et seq., at the appropriate, prorated

salary(ies) commensurate with the terms of the 2011-2014 CAM/VOC Education Association Agreement (pending clearances and employment verifications):

Name Location Effective Months Step Salary

Alysha Buete GTC 9/18/14 10 1 $22,422 (prorated)

2. Request approval/ratification of the employment of the following coaches/advisors, September 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, at the amount listed, based on the Extracurricular Salary Guide B of the 2014-2015 CAM/VOC Education Association Agreement or upon negotiations:

Lauren Iannece Freshman Class Advisor 1 $1,756.00

3. Request approval/ratification of the employment of the following coaches/advisors, September 18, 2014 through June 30, 2015, at the amount listed, based on the Extracurricular Salary Guide B of the 2014-2015 CAM/VOC Education Association Agreement or upon negotiations:

Julie Laucks SkillsUSA Advisor 4 $4,978.00 (prorated)

4. Request approval of the employment of the following part-time employee(s), for the 2014-2015 school year, not to exceed 29 hours per week, no benefits, based on the approval of the Department of Education based on the results of a criminal record check pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A: 6-7.1 et seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17 et seq. and N.J.S.A. 18A:4.13. et seq., as well as certification related to the position:

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ADDENDUM - continued

CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION C. Sport Schedules: None D. Miscellaneous

1. Request approval of the annual update of the “Uniform State Memorandum Agreement Between Education and Law Enforcement Officials” for the Camden County Technical Schools.

2. Request approval of the following position description: INSERT 9

Accountant (Temporary/Part-time)

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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

The Board is limited in its ability to respond in public to matters of personnel, litigation, negotiations and attorney-client privilege.

(The length of time scheduled for public discussion will be held to five minutes for individual speakers) EXECUTIVE SESSION

On motion of , seconded by , to adjourn the open public meeting

for the purpose of discussion in Executive Session.

WHEREAS, the Camden County Technical Schools Board of Education (“Technical Schools”) is subject to the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.SA.A. 10:4-1 et seq. (“Act”) which requires that its meetings be open to the general public; and

WHEREAS, Section 10:4-12 of the Act permits the Technical Schools Board of Education to go into closed session, which is not open to the general public, for certain limited purposes enumerated in that Section; and

WHEREAS, the Technical Schools hereby desires to adopt this Resolution to go into closed session at this time in order to:

Discuss matters deemed confidential by express provision of Federal or State Law

or Rule of Court;

Discuss matters in which release of the information would impair a right to receive funds from the United States Government;

X Discuss matters the disclosure of which constitutes an unwarranted invasion of

individual privacy, including but not limited to, information relative to an individual’s personal or family circumstances and any material relating to medical, rehabilitation,

custodial, or child protection issues; Monthly HIB Reports and County Request for Information X Discuss Collective Bargaining Agreements; Negotiations

Discuss any matter involving the purchase, lease or acquisition of real property

with public funds, the setting of bank rates or investment of public funds where it could adversely affect the public interest if disclosed;

Discuss any tactics and techniques utilized in protecting the safety and property of the public if disclosure would impair such protection and/or any

investigations or violations or possible violations of the law;

X Discuss any pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiation (other than collective bargaining) in which the Technical Schools are or may become a party and/or any matters falling within the attorney-client privilege; and/or A/R v. CCTS; Facilities Management Proposal/Meridian; Letter of Interest from school

Discuss any matter involving the appointment, termination, terms and conditions of employment, evaluation of performance of, any specific prospective or current public officer or employee of the Technical Schools;

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EXECUTIVE SESSION (continued)

WEREAS, the Technical Schools believes that the matters discussed in closed session can be disclosed to the general public at such time when the President and Board Members of the Technical Schools have determined the matters discussed are no longer required to be maintained as confidential and adopt a further resolution to place the Closed Session Minutes into the Public Minutes Record Book.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Board Members of the Technical Schools hereby resolves to go into closed session for the reasons articulated above immediately after passage of this Resolution. This Resolution shall be kept on file for public inspection in accordance with statutory provisions.

Time _

ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: NAYS: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION

On motion of , seconded by , to return to open session.

Time _

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HIB REPORTS

On motion of , seconded by , to affirm the action taken by the

administrators on the monthly HIB Reports.

Pennsauken Campus None

Gloucester Township Campus None

ADJOURNMENT

On motion of , seconded by , to adjourn meeting.