BUSINESS MEETING May 15, 2014

BUSINESS MEETING May 15, 2014

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The Business Meeting of the Stafford Township Board of Education was held on May 15, 2014 at 7:30pm at the Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC). CALL TO ORDER The Stafford Township's Board of Education is called to order in compliance with the Open Public Meeting Act Law - 1975 Chapter 231 (P.L. 1975-231C). This meeting was advertised in the Atlantic City Press, Asbury Park Press, and the Beacon. Notice has been posted in the office of the Stafford Township Clerk and all school buildings. ROLL CALL Richard Czajkowski Member (Absent) Michael Hemenway Member (Absent) Kevin Leonard Member Deborah Lyons Member Tammy Nicolini Member Beth Sicoli Member Sean Wasacz Member Sharon Bialecki Vice President Wendy Cotter President ALSO PRESENT George J. Chidiac Superintendent Margaret Hom Business Administrator/Board of Education Secretary Tracey Schneider, Esq. Board of Education Attorney FLAG SALUTE A. RECOGNITION/PRESENTATIONS

1. To recognize the attached list of students for excelling in our Preschool Art Program – Stephanie Bush, Director of Preschool and Special Services

2. To recognize the attached list of students for winning the 2014 Arbor Day Poster Poem and Essay Contest - Principals

3. To recognize the attached list of retirees - Principals

4. To recognize the attached list of the 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year – Principals

5. Presentation: Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC), Common Core Standards and Achieve NJ – Richard Czyz, Director of Curriculum and Instruction

B. SUPERINTENDENT’S EDUCATIONAL REPORT – Attached


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C. CLOSED SESSION

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D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) *NOTE: If a board member was absent (listed below), they are to abstain from the vote on that item/meeting.

To approve the minutes of the following meeting(s):

1. April 22, 2014 – Business Meeting – 1 absence (S. Wasacz) 2. April 22, 2014 – Closed Session – 1 absence (S. Wasacz) 3. April 29, 2014 – Public Budget Hearing – No absences 4. April 29, 2014 – Business Meeting – No absences

A motion was made by Kevin Leonard and seconded by Beth Sicoli to approve Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s) item(s) #1-4. Roll call vote: seven (7) members present voted yes; motion passed. Sean Wasacz abstained on items #1-2. E. COMMUNICATION FROM THE PUBLIC (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)

None

F. CORRESPONDENCE TO AND FROM THE BOARD None

G. BOARD BUSINESS

1. To approve moving the Stafford Township Board of Education Meeting on June 19, 2014 to June 26, 2014. The meeting with be held at 7:30 pm at the Oxycocus Elementary School.

2. To approve moving the Stafford Township Board of Education Meeting on July 17, 2014 to July 23, 2014. The meeting will be held at 7:30 pm at the Oxycocus Elementary School.

A motion was made by Sharon Bialecki and seconded by Tammy Nicolini to approve Board Business items(s) #1-2. Roll call vote: seven (7) members present voted yes; motion passed. NEW BUSINESS H. FINANCE/INSURANCE/TRANSPORTATION

The following Finance/Insurance/Transportation items were discussed:


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Chairperson of the Finance/Insurance/Transportation Committee – Michael Hemenway Report: The Finance/Insurance/Transportation Committee has reviewed the following action items, has consulted with the superintendent, school business administrator/board secretary and other appropriate district officials, and hereby certifies that the actions being approved are consistent with the 2013-2015 board/district goals. In addition, we further certify that we have reviewed the attached bill list and are satisfied that curriculum related expenditures are directly related to the results of assessment data and that professional development expenditures are directly related to professional development plans. 1. To approve for payment of bills listed on the Bill Resolution dated May 15, 2014

totaling $3,177,396.70.

2. To accept the Treasurer’s Report for the month of March 2014 with a cash balance of $3,714,023.06.

3. To accept the Secretary’s Report for the month of March 2014 with a cash balance of $3,714,023.06.

4. Certification of Overexpenditures:

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)3, I, Margaret Hom, Board of Education Secretary, certify that as of March 2014 no line item account has encumbrances and expenditures, which in total exceed the line item appropriation in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a). __________________________ ________________ Board of Education Secretary Date Board Resolution:

Through the adoption of this resolution, we, the Stafford Township Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)4, certify that as of March 2014, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the business administrator and other appropriate district officials, that no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(b)4 I-VI and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

5. To approve the attached line item transfers.

6. To approve Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, Inc. to provide one-to-one, daily nursing services for student I.D. #17395 beginning July 1, 2014 and ending September 3, 2014 at a cost of $42 per hour for an LPN and $47 per hour for an RN. This is for an out-of-district student that requires a nurse aide with her the entire day.


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7. To accept the funds in the amount of $6,751 and to increase the FY2014 budget by that amount for the Implementation of the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act.

8. To approve the attached list of donations.

9. To approve the following recommendation: BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford Township Board of Education to approve “Authorizing execution and delivery of the Grant Agreement” for the Educational Facilities Construction and Financing Act Section 15 Grant Agreement Offer Letter (ROD Grant) for:

Ocean Acres Elementary School Roof Replacement DOE Project #: 5020-065-14-1010 SDA Project #: 5020-065-14-G2LB Grant #: G5-5709 Total project cost: $773,880; Grant amount $309,552; Local share amount $464,328.

10. To approve the following recommendation: BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford Township Board of Education to approve “Authorizing execution and delivery of the Grant Agreement” for the Educational Facilities Construction and Financing Act Section 15 Grant Agreement Offer Letter (ROD Grant) for: Ocean Acres Elementary School Window Replacement DOE Project #: 5020-065-14-1011 SDA Project #: 5020-065-14-G2LC Grant #: G5-5710 Total project cost: $504,600; Grant amount $201,840; Local share amount $302,760.

11. To approve the following recommendation: BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford Township Board of Education to approve “Authorizing execution and delivery of the Grant Agreement” for the Educational Facilities Construction and Financing Act Section 15 Grant Agreement Offer Letter (ROD Grant) for: Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center HVAC Upgrades DOE Project #: 5020-075-14-1017 SDA Project #: 5020-075-14-G2XT Grant #: G5-6039 Total project cost: $638,220; Grant amount $255,288; Local share amount $382,932.

A motion was made by Tammy Nicolini and seconded by Kevin Leonard to approve Finance/Insurance/Transportation item(s) #1-11. Roll call vote: seven (7) members present voted yes; motion passed.


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I. CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION/TECHNOLOGY The following Curriculum/Instruction/Technology items were discussed: Chairperson of the Curriculum/Instruction/Technology Committee – Beth Sicoli Report: The Curriculum/Instruction/Technology Committee has reviewed the following action items, has consulted with the superintendent and other appropriate district officials, and hereby certifies that the actions being approved are consistent with the 2013-2015 board/district goals. In addition, we further certify that we have reviewed the attached professional development request list and are satisfied that each professional development event is directly related to the employee’s duties, each event is fiscally prudent (consistent with N.J.S.A. 18A:11-12), that teaching staff requests are aligned to the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, and that administrator requests are aligned to the Professional Standards for School Leaders. 1. To approve the professional development requests shown on the attached

listing.

2. To approve to accept the VINCI Early Learning Tablets awarded through the Early Learning Grant Contest beginning May 15, 2014 and ending June 30, 2014.

3. To approve the revised 2014-2015 school calendar to include three inclement weather days instead of four, and to add an additional early dismissal day for parent teacher conferences.

A motion was made by Beth Sicoli and seconded by Kevin Leonard to approve Curriculum/Instruction/Technology item(s) #1-3. Roll call vote: seven (7) members present voted yes; motion passed. J. PERSONNEL

The following Personnel items were discussed: Chairperson of the Personnel Committee – Sharon Bialecki Report: The superintendent recommends the board approve/ratify the appointment of the following named individuals who constitute a careful selection and screening of applicants, in accordance with the board/district hiring policies/procedures, and are hereby recommended for an employment contract contingent upon the successful completion of their accredited degree program, New Jersey Department of Education certification requirements, Federal NCLB Highly qualified Teacher requirements, a criminal history clearance and the successful completion of a medical examination as required by the board of education. These initial assignments/appointments may be changed as district needs develop unless otherwise stipulated. The Personnel/Negotiations Committee has reviewed the following action items, has consulted with the superintendent and other appropriate


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district officials, and hereby certifies that the actions being approved are consistent with the 2013-2015 board/district goals. 1. To approve the attached list of substitutes for the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015

school year.

2. To approve the request for unpaid Family Leave (NJFLA, FMLA and/or contractual) for Susan Kilgallon, Teacher, beginning September 8, 2014 and returning November 24, 2015.

3. To approve the request for unpaid Family Leave (NJFLA, FMLA and/or contractual) for Shana Costa, Teacher, beginning October 17, 2014 and returning July 1, 2015.

4. To approve the attached list of personnel for 2014 Extended Day Camp.

5. To approve Lauren Potts as maternity replacement Teacher, McKinley Avenue Elementary School, beginning September 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015, Step 3, BA+30, of the Stafford Township Board of Education/STEA Agreement. This is a maternity replacement position.

A motion was made by Sharon Bialecki and seconded by Kevin Leonard to approve Personnel item(s) #1-5. Roll call vote: seven (7) members present voted yes; motion passed. K. POLICY/LEGISLATIVE

The following Policy/Legislative items were discussed: Chairperson of the Policy/Legislative Committee – Kevin Leonard Report: The Policy/Legislative/Communications Committee has reviewed the following policies and regulations, has consulted with the board attorney and other appropriate district officials, and hereby certify, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:11-1, that the attached policies and regulations are in compliance with all applicable statutes and administrative code provisions and are consistent with the 2013-2015 board/district goals.

1. To approve a first and only reading of the following handbooks/manuals:

Non-Affiliated Employee Handbook Substitute Training Manual Substitute Teacher Handbook Substitute Support Staff Handbook

2. To approve a first reading of the following revised bylaws, policies and regulations:

Bylaw 0110 – Identification Bylaw 0146 – Board Member Authority


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Bylaw 0155 – Board Committees Bylaw 0162 – Notice of Board Meetings Bylaw 0164 – Conduct of Board Meetings Bylaw 0167 – Public Participation in Board Meetings Bylaw 0171 – Duties of Board President and Vice President Regulation 5440 – Honoring Pupil Achievement

Policy 7510.1 – Use of STAC Facilities Regulation 7510.1 – Use of STAC Facilities

Regulation 8220 – School Closings Policy 8600 – Transportation

Regulation 8600 – Pupil Transportation Policy 9125 – Materials Distribution to Students Policy 9722 – School-Related Groups

3. To approve the rescission of the following policy and Procedure:

Policy 9192 – Stafford Township Education Foundation Stafford Township Board of Education Internal Operating Procedures

A motion was made by Kevin Leonard and seconded by Beth Sicoli to approve Policy/Legislative item(s) #1-3. Roll call vote: seven (7) members present voted yes; motion passed. L. BUILDINGS/GROUNDS/CAFETERIA

The following Buildings/Grounds/Cafeteria items were discussed: Chairperson of the Buildings/Grounds/Cafeteria Committee – Sean Wasacz Report: The Buildings/Grounds/Cafeteria Committee has reviewed the following action items, has consulted with the school business administrator/board secretary and other appropriate district officials, and hereby certifies that the actions being approved are consistent with the 2013-2015 board/district goals. 1. To approve the attached Change Order – Helios (Oxycocus Elementary School –

Drainage and Paving Project) for unexpected electrical costs for the parking lot lighting at a cost of $586.85.

2. To approve the following recommendation: BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford

Township Board of Education to accept and approve the bid proposal from Roof Management, Inc. of Neptune, NJ in the total amount not to exceed $696,237.50 (Base bid $446,400; Alternate bid #1 (Reroofing under PV panels) $122,000; Alternate bid #2 (Reroofing at area “A”) $127,200. This bid includes replacement of defective wood roof sheathing at $12.50 per board foot for replacement of defective wood roof sheathing up to 50 bd ft for the Ocean Acres Elementary School Roof Replacement under the Educational Facilities Construction and Financing Act Section 15 Grant (ROD Grant). The proposal was one of five reviewed. The two lowest bidders were deemed non-responsive. The third bidder, Roof Management, Inc., was deemed responsive. This approval is contingent upon attorney review and approval and New Jersey School Development Authority review and approval.


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Ocean Acres Elementary School Roof Replacement DOE Project #: 5020-065-14-1010 SDA Project #: 5020-065-14-G2LB Grant #: G5-5709

3. To approve the following recommendation: BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford

Township Board of Education to accept and approve the bid proposal from WinderCo, Inc. of Cherry Hill, NJ in the total amount not to exceed $363,800 (Base bid $300,300; Alternate bid #1 (Toilet room windows) $12,500; Alternate bid #2 (Window systems with integral louver blinds) $51,000 for the Ocean Acres Elementary School Window Replacement under the Educational Facilities Construction and Financing Act Section 15 Grant (ROD Grant). The proposal was one of four reviewed and was selected based on the lowest amount. This approval is contingent upon attorney review and approval and New Jersey School Development Authority review and approval.

Ocean Acres Elementary School Window Replacement DOE Project #: 5020-065-14-1011 SDA Project #: 5020-065-14-G2LC Grant #: G5-5710

A motion was made by Sean Wasacz and seconded by Beth Sicoli to approve Buildings/Grounds/Cafeteria item(s) #1-3. Roll call vote: seven (7) members present voted yes; motion passed. M. ADVANCED PLANNING

None

N. COMMUNICATION FROM THE PUBLIC

None O. BOARD INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

None P. CLOSED SESSION - PERSONNEL MATTERS & CONTRACTUAL MATTERS We are looking for a motion to enter into closed session for the purposes of discussing a personnel matters and contractual matters which also fall within the Attorney-Client Privilege. The Board may return for formal action. Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, the public will be excluded from this discussion. However, results of the discussion will be made public at a time when the Board feels the matter has been resolved.


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A motion was made by Kevin Leonard and seconded by Sean Wasacz to move on the above Resolution. Roll call vote: seven (7) members present voted yes; motion passed. A motion was made by Sean Wasacz and seconded by Beth Sicoli to exit closed session. Roll call vote: seven (7) members present voted yes; motion passed. TIME IN: 8:57pm TIME AT CONCLUSION OF CLOSED SESSION: 10:17pm

ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL MOTION

6. To approve the termination of “Employee A,” Bus Driver, as discussed in closed session, for just cause, effective immediately.

A motion was made by Sharon Bialecki and seconded by Sean Wasacz to approve Personnel item(s) #6. Roll call vote: seven (7) members present voted yes; motion passed. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Sharon Bialecki and seconded by Beth Sicoli to adjourn the meeting at 10:24pm. Roll call vote: seven (7) members present voted yes; motion passed. PUBLIC COMMENT NOTICE - STAFFORD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS

The Stafford Township Board of Education welcomes the opportunity to hear what members of the public have to say about matters of public interest. However, we do have specific procedures in place for you to bring your concerns to the proper personnel. We refer to this as the chain of command. For example, if you have a concern involving something within the classroom, we would ask that you first speak to the teacher, and if necessary, the principal. If you have not utilized the chain of command, we would ask that you please do so prior to addressing your concerns in this meeting so that the district personnel are given the opportunity to resolve these matters to your satisfaction. If, after utilizing the chain of command, you feel your concerns have not been addressed, we welcome you to return to the next Board meeting to voice your concern. If you have any questions about the chain of command (or the appropriate person to whom you should address your concern), please feel free to ask any member of the Board at the break or when this meeting concludes. We would also like to make you aware that there are certain matters that the Board can only discuss in closed session. Thus, if your comments touch upon an issue that is only to be discussed in closed session or one where certain notices must be provided prior to the Board conducting any discussions, the Board will not be able to respond to your comments at this time. We will inform you if this is the case when you have finished speaking. Specifically, this situation may arise if you are discussing a particular employee (or employees) of the district or a particular student (or students).

_________________________________________ Margaret Hom School Business Administrator/Board Secretary MH/km/5-27-2014

Stafford Township School District Manahawkin, NJ

2015 - 2016 Budget Calendar

September: Staff to prepare budget request forms and submit to their

supervisor for review. Completion date: October 10, 2014

October: Administrators to prepare department/school budgets and

submit to Superintendent and Business Administrator. Submission date: October 30, 2014

November: Superintendent and Business Administrator to meet with

administrators to review budgets. Review dates: Weeks of November 10th and November 17th, 2014

January: Superintendent, Business Administrator and district

administrators to meet with Board of Education Committees to review tentative department/school budgets and special requests.

Review dates: Weeks of January 19th and 26th, 2015 February: After state aid is released from the governor’s office the

tentative budget will be submitted to the Board of Education for approval. At a special budget meeting the Superintendent will present the tentative budget to the Board of Education. Administrators will be asked to attend this meeting.

Tentative date: February 26, 2015 March: After the County Superintendent of Schools approves the

tentative budget, a special budget meeting will be established. At this meeting the tentative budget will be presented to the general public. Administrators may be asked to attend this meeting.

Tentative date: March 26, 2015

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Resolution

Transfer of Current Year Surplus to Reserve

WHEREAS, NJAC 6A:23A-14.3 and 6A:23A-14.4 permit a Board of Education to establish and/or deposit into certain reserve accounts at year end, and

WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures, under the authority of the Commissioner of Education, which permit a board of education to transfer unanticipated excess current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by board resolution, and

WHEREAS, the Stafford Township Board of Education wishes to transfer unanticipated excess current year revenue or unexpended appropriations from the general fund into a Capital Reserve (Choose: Capital Reserve, Maintenance Reserve, Emergency Reserve) account at year end, and

WHEREAS, the Stafford Township Board of Education has determined that (an amount not to exceed) $750,000is available for such purpose of transfer;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford Township Board of Education that it hereby authorizes the district’s School Business Administrator to make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.

Approved: _______________________ __________________________________________

School Business Administrator

NJASBO 6-11-2014

Acceptance of Donations June 2014

Donator Amount To Be Used For Deposit in Account

American Legion Post 511

$265

Landscaping Supplies for the OA School Veterans’ Garden

OA Student Activity

Ocean Acres School

(Coin Drive)

$2314.52

Playground Beautification at

OA School

OA Student Activity

Ocean Acres School

(Walk-a-Thon)

$3,226

Playground Beautification at

OA School

OA Student Activity

Fashion Republic

$291.45

Towards Class Trips

Intermediate Student Activity

Lifetouch Portraits

(Intermediate Spring Portraits)

$1,240

United for Stafford

United for Stafford

PTA

$2,000

Towards 6th Grade Class Trip

Intermediate Student Activity

Lifetouch Portraits

(OA Spring Portraits)

$1134

United for Stafford

United for Stafford

Oxycocus School (Jeans for Troops)

$970

GI Go Fund

Oxycocus Student Activity

Ocean Acres Civic

Association

$100

Books

OA Student Activity

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ESTIMATED COST PER PUPIL FOR TUITION PURPOSES

Title

Tuition Rate 2014-2015

Preschool

$5,600

Kindergarten

$13,103

Grades 1-5

$14,338

Grade 6

$12,473

LD

$16,089

MD

$13,905

Autistic

$18,242

BD

$16,740 (based on 7 students)

PSH (full-time)

$25,169

Extended School Year

See Attached

These base tuition rates were calculated as per the budget documents. Rates do not include therapies or one-to-one teacher aides. There will be additional charges, if necessary, for OT, PT, speech, one-to-one teacher aides, etc.

ESY Rates

SLD

Teacher 25,779.20 10 Teachers

Class Assistant 8,704.00 8 Aides (Not incl. 1:1)

Subtotal: 34,483.20

Social Security 2,637.96

Total: 37,121.16

Students 120

Rate Per Student 309.34 *See note below

LLD


Class Assistant 0.00 No Aides (Not incl. 1:1)

Subtotal: 5,155.84

Social Security 394.42

Total: 5,550.26

Students 18


Preschool


Class Assistant 7,616.00 7 Aides

Subtotal: 17,927.68

Social Security 1,371.47

Total: 19,299.15

Students 40


Primary 1 and 2


Class Assistant 1,088.00 1 Aide

Subtotal: 6,243.84

Social Security 477.65

Total: 6,721.49

Students 24


*Please note these rates do not include OT, PT, Speech ($15/session) or 1:1 Aides ($17/hr). These fees would be in addition to the rate per student listed above. MH/km/rev6-19-2014

Stafford Township School District Office of Instructional Services

Manahawkin, NJ 08050

Professional Development Requests for Approval at: June 26, 2014

Board of Education Meeting

Date of

Workshop

Provider, Location

(Description/”Title”)

Attendee

If Annual Event: total

Attendance and Cost for Previous Year

Total Cost

A5 Required (R)

or Optional (O)

6/2/14 NJDOE, Trenton, NJ, Writing & the Common Core K-5

L. Coyne $35+ R

Sept-Dec 2014

Kean University, Clinical Practicum II Mandatory Speech Upgrade

M. Sperber $2,200 R

5/2/14 Somerville Public Schools, Student Achievement & Data Summit, Somerville, NJ

L. Coyne $60+ R

5/21-23/14 NJASA, Spring Conference, Atlantic City, NJ, NJASA Conference as per contract

G. Chidiac $35 R

6/2/14 NJDOE, Monroe, NJ, SGO 2.0, Increasing SGO Quality

R. Czyz $55+ O

Fall 2014-Spring 2015

Kean University, Clinical Practicum Mandatory Speech Upgrade

C. Eldridge $2,200 R

The Superintendent has reviewed all documentation for compliance with NJAC 6A:23A-7.5 and said documentation is available upon request. cs

“BUILDING A BETTER WORLD ONE STUDENT AT A TIME”

Stafford Township School District 2014-2015 Field Trips

Pre-K: Kiwanis Trip PLC: Insectropolis 1st: Johnson’s Farm and Paw’s Farm 2nd: Cape May Zoo and Barnegat Light 3rd: Camden Aquarium 4th: Liberty Science Center 5th: Philly Walking Tour 6th: New York Museum of Natural History

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Ocean County

District Mentoring Plan

2014-2015

As of June 30, 2014

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PREFACE

a. Local Mentoring Plan Checklist

District Mentoring Plan Checklist

Required

Components of Mentoring Plan

Included

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Title Page

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Table of Contents

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Section 1: District Profile

• District profile sheet • LPDC signoff sheet • Board of education approval form

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Section 2: Needs Assessment

• Current assessment of the mentoring for quality induction program (reflection of past process and projection for future progress)

• Current needs of district mentoring plan

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Section 3: Vision and Goals

• Mentoring program vision • Mentoring program goals (measurable; aligned with New Jersey

Professional Standards for Teachers and NCLB Professional Development)

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Section 4: Mentor Selection

• Guidelines for selection of mentors • Application process and criteria for selection of mentors

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Section 5: Roles and Responsibilities for Mentors

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Section 6: Professional Learning Components for Mentors (aligned with New Jersey Professional Standards for Teachers)

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Section 7: Professional Learning Components for Novice Teachers (aligned with New Jersey Professional Standards for Teachers)

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Section 8: Action Plan for Implementation (with timeline)

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Section 9: Resource Options Used

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Section 10: Funding Resources (state or district support)

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Section 11: Program Evaluation (e.g. – evidence of teacher retention, impact on teacher effectiveness and student learning)

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b. Table of Contents

PREFACE

a. Local mentoring plan checklist

b. Table of contents

1. DISTRICT PROFILE a. District profile sheet b. LPDC signoff sheet c. Board of Education Approval/Sign-off Sheet

2. NEEDS ASSESSMENT

a. Current assessment of mentoring program b. Current needs of district mentoring plan

3. VISION AND GOALS

a. Mentoring program vision b. Mentoring program goals

4. MENTOR SELECTION a. Guidelines for selection of mentors b. Application process and criteria for selection of mentors

5. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

6. PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMPONENTS FOR MENTORS a. List of professional learning opportunities b. Explanation of how the plan aligns with the New Jersey Professional

Standards for Teachers

7. PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMPONENTS FOR NOVICE TEACHERS a. List of professional learning opportunities b. Explanation of how the plan aligns with the New Jersey Professional

Standards for Teachers

8. ACTION PLAN FOR IMPLEMENTATION

9. RESOURCE OPTIONS USED

10. FUNDING RESOURCES

11. PROGRAM EVALUATION

APPENDICES ADDENDUM – 20-Day Clinical Experience ~ Alternate Route Program

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1. DISTRICT PROFILE

a. District Profile Sheet

Plan Approval and the Local Board of Education The district profile sheet reflects the mentoring data from the 2013/2014 school year. Name of District: Stafford Township School District District Code: 5020 County Code: 029 District Address: 250 N. Main Street

Manahawkin, New Jersey 08050

Chief School Administrator: George J. Chidiac Mentoring Program Contact: Deborah Addesso Mentoring Program Contact Phone Number: (609) 978-5700 x1029 Type of District (check one): K-5 K-6 K-12 7-12 9-12

Other (specify): Preschool_______________________________________________________________ Please provide the following information: Number of novice teachers with a Certificate of Eligibility: 0 Number of novice teachers with a Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing: 1 Number of novice special education teachers with a standard license: 2 Number of Mentors: 3 Identify the number of novice teachers in the following areas:

K-5 7 6-8 2 9-12 ___0___ Special education (all grades) 0

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b. LPDC Sign-off Sheet

Plan Approval and the Local Board of Education Name of District: Stafford Township School District County: Ocean Professional Staff Members Elected to School Improvement Panel: ______________ ___________________ Teacher Name Signature Position Term _____ ___________________ Teacher Name Signature Position Term

______________ ___________________ Teacher Name Signature Position Term

Teacher _____________ Name Signature Position Term ____________________ ____________________ _____________ _____________ Name Signature Position Term Administrators Appointed to Committee: _____________ ___________________ ______ Name Signature Position Term ____________________ ___________________ ______________ Name Signature Position Term ____________________ ___________________ ______________ _____________ Name Signature Position Term ____________________ ___________________ ______________ _____________ Name Signature Position Term ____________________ ___________________ _______________ ____________ Name Signature Position Term Contact Person: Deborah Addesso Phone: (609) 978-5700 Ext. 1029 Fax: (609) 978-5738 Email: [email protected]

c. District Board of Education Approval and Comment Form

Plan Approval and the Local Board of Education

Date Plan received _______________________

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Date Plan reviewed _______________________ Date Plan returned for revision______________ Date Plan accepted _______________________

District: Stafford Township School District County: Ocean Completed

Yes No Comments

Section 1: District Profile a. District profile sheet b. LPDC signoff sheet c. Board of Education approval form

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Section 2: Needs Assessment a. Current assessment of mentoring program b. Current needs of district mentoring plan

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Section 3: Vision and Goals a. Mentoring program vision b. Mentoring program goals

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Section 4: Mentor Selection a. Guidelines for selection of mentors b. Application process and criteria for selection of mentors

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Section 5: Roles and Responsibilities

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Section 6: Professional Learning Components for Mentors

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Section 7: Professional Learning Components for Novice Teachers

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Section 8: Action Plan for Implementation

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Section 9: Resource Options Used

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Section 10: Funding Resources

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Section 11: Program Evaluation

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d. District Board of Education Approval Notification

District Board of Education Approval Notification:

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County Superintendent

The Stafford Township Board of Education has reviewed and approved the local mentoring plan

developed by the Stafford Township Local Professional Development Committee. The Stafford Township

Board of Education assures that the submitted plan is aligned with the New Jersey Professional Standards

for Teachers and meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of the mentoring regulations in N.J.A.C.

6A9-8.

A copy of the district profile sheet and the board of education’s review of the plan have been attached. _______________________________________

(Signature of Board of Education President)

_______________________________________ (Signature of Board of Education Vice-President)

_______________________________________ (Date)

2. NEEDS ASSESSMENT a. Current Assessment of Mentoring Program

Over the years the Stafford Township School District has recognized the need and value of implementing a successful mentoring program designed to retain new teachers and to enhance

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their individual expertise. The program has been revised, modified, and adjusted to address changing needs.

The following assistance has been provided to new staff on a regular basis:

• NEST (a three day training program in summer to familiarize new staff members with

district expectations regarding classroom management and instructional practice) • Weekly articulation meetings with colleagues and/or mentors • Voluntary monthly meetings with administration to review building policies and practices • Model lessons • Resources and materials • In-district in-services • Out of district workshops

Novice teachers have been able to meet regularly with well-trained seasoned staff members before, after, and during school hours. Yearly, all novice teachers are assigned a mentor and meet regularly to ensure that sufficient support and guidance are provided. These “expert” teachers have been able to provide novice teachers with model lessons and additional resources, and frequently arrange for peer collaboration. Weekly articulation periods have allowed trusting relationships to develop so that novice teachers feel encouraged and comfortable asking for assistance.

All informal and formal training sessions between mentors and novice teachers revolve around best practice instruction in literacy, language arts, mathematics, science, health, and social studies.

Informal assessment

Levels of Evaluation

• Participants’ reaction – Informal interviews indicate that novice teachers appreciated the

opportunities • Participants’ learning – Informal and formal observations reveal that novice teachers

benefited from the opportunities • Organization support and change – The support of new staff ensured that training was

identified as a priority • Use of knowledge and skills – Informal and formal observations revealed that staff

implemented new learning • Student learning outcomes – Results of quarterly assessments revealed that students in

the charge of new staff members evidenced consistent and continuous progress

Funding Resources

The district dedicated sufficient funds towards promoting the professional development of new staff members.

Mentor Selection and Services

Mentors are selected based on their expertise and interest. Interested staff members apply to the mentoring program. The district ensures that all novice teachers and mentors received the appropriate training. Mentors are provided with training and instruction and also in adult learning theory to enhance their individual abilities to influence positive change.

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Assigned mentors guaranteed that all novice teachers participated in articulation, peer collaboration, and related training opportunities.

School Leader, Board of Education, and Community Awareness

All stakeholders in the Stafford Township School District are aware of the relationship between teacher expertise and student achievement. All opportunities that are dedicated to enhancing the expertise of staff are shared regularly with board members, administrators, and the community at board of education meetings, on the district’s website, and through district and school newsletters.

b. Current Needs of District Mentoring Plan

Although the district’s mentoring plan has been successful, adjustments and modifications ensure improvement will be met. As new teachers are hired, it will be necessary to assign these new members an individual mentor. As such, more formalized procedures to monitor the mentoring program and evaluate its effectiveness will need to be implemented. The coordinator of this program will assure responsibility for the same. The attached assessments will be utilized to help identify the types of training needed by both mentors and novice teachers and to evaluate the effectiveness of the mentoring plan from an individual perspective.

3. VISION AND GOALS a. Mentoring Program Vision

The importance of attracting and maintaining great teachers has been recognized and embraced by the Stafford Township School District. As such, efforts and funds have been devoted to support new teachers and the training they may need to experience success. All provisional teachers are to receive a mentor upon hire.

Why Mentor New Teachers?

The research:

• 20% - new teachers leave profession in first three years • First year – predictive of success & retention in the career • New Teachers – more influenced by 1st school setting than by preparation • Teachers & administrators can influence much that affects new teachers • Supported teachers use wide variety of teaching practices & challenging activities

to engage students • Supported teachers have:

- better planned instruction - wider range of materials - more confidence - better classroom management

Benefits for Novice Teacher

• Accelerated success and effectiveness • Greater self-confidence • Heightened job satisfaction • Improved personal and professional well-being • Enhanced commitment to students, school and profession • Increased opportunity for building connections with the community

Benefits for Administrators

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• Improved principal – teacher relations • Retention of teachers • Development of leadership potential on staff • Increased teacher interactions and collaboration • Increased student learning

b. Mentoring Program Goals and Objectives Goals

• Improve teacher performance • Recruit and retain teachers in the profession • Promote the person and professional well-being of the new teachers • Transmit the culture of the system to the beginning teacher

Objectives

• Familiarize new staff with effective classroom management techniques • Promote understanding of effective instructional practice • Instruct new staff members on the core curriculum content standards • Assist staff in utilizing data on student progress to drive instructional practice • Create awareness regarding the NJ Professional Standards for Teachers • Ensure that all novice teachers are familiar with the Key Elements of High Quality

professional development for teachers

Overview

• Define clear expectations for the mentor, the novice teacher, and other key stakeholders in the mentoring with induction process that include:

o Confidentiality o Building a trusting relationship o Working as a team o Ongoing positive communication

• Determine criteria for mentor selection, which include the following:

o A minimum of three years of successful teaching experience with at least 2

completed within previous 5 o Evidence of excellence in teaching with a summative rating of Effective or Highly

Effective o A valid New Jersey teaching certificate o A willingness to commit to ongoing professional development o A willingness to meet frequently with the novice teacher o A willingness to share knowledge, skills, and information with others o A willingness to provide demonstration lessons for the novice teacher o A sincere love of children and of teaching

• Determine criteria for pairing mentor teachers with new teachers, which might include

the following:

o Grade level or content area o Common planning periods o Proximity of the mentor teacher’s classroom to the new teacher’s classroom o Compatibility of the mentor teacher and the new teacher o Needs of students o No fault clause

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• Make provisions for mentor stipends, release time for observations, supplies, and other

items unique to the process

• Implement and monitor plan

• Devise a system for evaluating the district mentoring for quality induction program. 4. MENTOR SELECTION

Qualities of Effective Mentors

Attitude and Character

• Willing to be a role model for other teachers

• Exhibits strong commitment to the teaching profession

• Believes mentoring improves instructional practice

• Willing to advocate on behalf of colleagues • Willing to receive training to improve

mentoring skills • Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong

learning • Is reflective and able to learn from

mistakes • Is eager to share information and ideas

with colleagues • Is resilient, flexible, persistent, and open-

minded • Exhibits good humor and resourcefulness • Enjoys new challenges and solving

problems

Professional Competence and Experience

• Is regarded by colleagues as an outstanding teacher

• Has excellent knowledge of pedagogy and subject matter

• Has confidence in his/her own instructional skills

• Demonstrates excellent classroom management skills

• Feels comfortable being observed by other teachers

• Maintains a network of professional contacts

• Understands the policies and procedures of the school, district, and teachers association

• Is a meticulous observer of classroom practice

• Collaborates well with other teachers and administrators

• Is willing to learn new teaching strategies from novice teachers

Communication Skills

• Is able to articulate effective instructional strategies

• Listens attentively • Asks questions that prompt reflection and

understanding • Offers critiques in positive and productive

ways • Uses e-mal effectively • Is efficient with the use of time • Conveys enthusiasm and passion for

teaching • Is discreet and maintains confidentiality

Interpersonal Skills

• Is able to maintain a trusting professional relationship

• Knows how to express care for a novice teacher’s emotional and professional needs

• Is attentive to sensitive political issues • Works well with individuals from different

cultures • Is approachable; easily establishes rapport

with others • Is patient

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Commits to the Roles and

Responsibilities of Mentoring

Accepts the Novice Teacher

as a Developing Person & Professional

Reflects on Interpersonal

Communications and Decisions

• Dedicates time to meet with the novice teacher

• Persists in efforts to assist the novice teacher despite obstacles or setbacks

• Maintain congruence between mentoring words and actions

• Attends meetings, training or other professional development opportunities related to mentoring

• Models self-reflections and self-assessment as hallmarks of professionalism

• Endeavors to see the world from the novice teacher’s point of view

• Anticipates the needs of the novice teacher by thinking like a novice teacher

• Understands the common problems and concerns of the novice teacher

• Applies theories of adult learning and development

• Models acceptance of diversity in others

• Reflects on what, where, when, and how to communicate with the novice teacher

• Adjusts communication style to the developmental needs of the novice teacher

• Respects the confidentiality of the mentor-novice teacher relationship

• Self-discloses regarding one’s own professional challenges

• Models effective helping relationship skills

Serves as an Instructional Coach- Not a direct coach or evaluator

Models a Commitment to

Personal and Professional Growth

Communicates Hope and Optimism for the Future

• Employs the clinical cycle

of instructional support • Values the role of shared

experiences in the coaching process

• Engages the novice teacher in a professional learning community whenever possible

• Possess knowledge of effective teaching practices

• Models openness to new ideas and instructional practices

• Lives the life of learner as well as teacher

• Engages the novice teacher as fellow student of learning and teaching

• Pursues professional growth related to teaching and mentoring

• Advises the novice teacher on professional growth opportunities

• Encourages and praises the novice teacher

• Holds and communicates high expectations for the novice teacher

• Projects a positive disposition toward the teaching profession

• Avoids criticism of students, parents, and colleagues

a. Guidelines for Selection of Mentors

The Stafford Township School District believes that all new teachers need to develop their personal expertise and can do so only with nurturing, support, and guidance. Every attempt will be made to provide new teachers with a mentor with similar experience, established competence, and a willingness to assist others in developing their own.

b. Application Process and Criteria for Selection of Mentors

Teachers who are interested in becoming mentors submit their names to building administrators and will submit an application form (see Appendix A) (f4-r7a). Administrators will select the most appropriate candidates based on their expertise with a rating of effective or highly effective,

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collegial relationships, previous training, and dedication to their own continuous professional development.

5. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Selected mentors must be committed to the following:

• The goals of the local mentoring plan • The importance of maintaining confidentiality • Self improvement in both content knowledge and pedagogy • Maintaining certification and experiences related to those of novice teacher • Understanding and appreciating district workplace norms • The resources and opportunities available in the district • Must keep logs of contact time with mentees and submit to District Office • Participating in the district’s mentoring training plan • Mentors must agree to meet in person with the novice teacher at least weekly to review and

address concerns

6. PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMPONENTS FOR MENTORS

a. List of Professional Learning Opportunities

Selected mentors will familiarize themselves with regulations and state guidelines regarding mentoring. In addition, they will review the research on adult learning theory. They agree to conference regularly with the novice teacher and offer suggestions for improvement. They will conduct an observation of the new staff member and participate in peer coaching. They will suggest related readings and professional development opportunities for novice teachers as needed. The district will make sure that all professional development opportunities are aligned with the Eight Elements of Highly Qualified Professional Development for Teachers:

1. All activities are referenced to student learning. 2. Schools use data to make decisions about the content and type of activities that

constitute professional development. 3. Professional development activities are based on research-validated practices. 4. Subject matter mastery for all teachers is a top priority. 5. There is a long-term plan that provides focused and ongoing professional

development with time well allocated. 6. Professional development activities match the content that is being instructed. 7. All professional development activities are fully evaluated. 8. Professional development is aligned with state standards, assessment, and the local

school curriculum.

The following is a list of topics that should be discussed yearly:

Classroom Management

• Lesson plans • Progress reports and report cards • Field trips • Substitute plans • NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards • Emergency plans • Crisis intervention • Testing procedures • Year-end responsibilities

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Instruction • Small group instruction • Guided reading • Assessment vs. evaluation • Cooperative learning • Just-right reading levels • Integrated content area instruction • Learning styles • Interventions • Struggling learners • ESL students • Bullying

Stages of Mentoring Joyce and Showers’ Model Joyce and Showers (1982, 1983) and Showers (1985) described the following roles to support transitions in the mentor-novice teacher relationship:

• Providing companionship: mentor and novice teacher mutually reflect and share

frustrations and successes; • Giving technical feedback; mentor provides feedback after visiting the novice teacher

in his/her classroom. This is not evaluation but rather technical feedback which is specific, accurate, and nonjudgmental;

• Analyzing application and extending executive control: novice teacher begins to learn when a strategy is appropriate and what the outcome will be by doing so;

• Adapting to the students: novice teacher begins to examine how to apply teaching strategies that best meet the needs of the students; and

• Facilitating: successful implementation of new teaching methods requires practice, so the mentor needs to encourage the novice teacher to gain confidence during this trial time.

Suggested Timeline

• Summer Training

o Participate in one-day training to review state guidelines o Review the research on adult learning theory o Review and discuss issues of confidentiality o Submit the mentoring form to identify training needs (see Appendix B)

(f3 r13)

• September- December o Meet frequently to discuss classroom management and practice o Complete logs identifying meeting times and topics (see Appendix C)

(f3 r11) o Conduct an informal observation o Allow novice teacher to observe a similar lesson

• January – April

o Continue with articulation o Conduct another observation of the novice teacher o Use the reflection time form to assess the lesson together (see Appendix D)

(f4 r21 22) o Allow for a similar observation by the novice teacher o Suggest additional professional development strategies

• May-June

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o Evaluate the effectiveness of the mentoring plan (see Appendix E)(f3 r17) o Make suggestions for improvement

b. Explanation of how the plan aligns with New Jersey Professional Standards for

Teachers

It is said that the best way to learn something new is to attempt to teach it which provides all mentors with unique opportunities to grow professionally as they work with newer staff members. This unique opportunity allows mentors and novice teachers to become better instructors as they work to apply the established teaching standards. Together mentors and novice teachers apply the standards. Standard #1 – Understanding how children/adolescent develop and learn Standard #2 – Understanding practice of culturally responsive teaching Standard #3 – Creation of a supportive, safe, and respectful learning environment Standard #4 – Deep content knowledge of discipline(s) Standard #5 – Use of multiple assessment strategies to evaluate student learning and modify instruction for continuous development of students. Standard #6 – Multiple assessments to meet the needs of learners with disabilities and language learning needs Standard #7 – Ability to do instructional planning and design and employ a variety of learning strategies to meet student needs Standard #8 – Collaborate planning among teachers and with learners to support design of relevant learning experiences Standard #9 – Need for teachers to participate as active members of a professional learning community engaging a variety of learning opportunities Standard #10 – Need for teachers to build relationships with parents, guardian, families, and agencies to support students' learning and well-being Standard #11 - Compliance with legal and ethical responsibilities and use of integrity and fairness to promote student success

7. PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMPONENTS FOR NOVICE TEACHERS

a. List of Professional Learning Opportunities

All novice teachers will be assigned a mentor and will participate in training opportunities that enhance professional expertise. All new teachers are also encouraged to participate in the professional development academy. Common Mentoring Activities Before Mentoring Begins

• Mentors receive training in communication, teacher observation and conferencing, and effective instruction skills.

• Mentors and novice teachers attend an orientation session covering program expectations, participant responsibilities, and program activities.

• Mentors and novice teachers meet in the novice teachers’ classrooms to talk about practical considerations for the opening of school, such as: room arrangement, classroom rules, school procedures, obtaining supplies, and lesson plans for the first week.

During the First Few Months of School • Mentors and novice teachers meet frequently both formally and informally to discuss

issues of instruction and classroom management. • Mentors provide emotional support to novice teachers. • Mentors observe novice teachers once a week and give feedback.

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During the Remaining Months of the School Year • Mentors and novice teachers meet less often. • Novice teachers observe in mentors’ classroom. • Mentors and novice teachers establish a dialogue on effective teaching. • Mentors and novice teachers review their relationship to determine whether it should

continue.

At the End of the School Year • Mentors and novice teachers evaluate the program. • Mentors and novice teachers participate in a recognition ceremony.

Suggested Timeline

• Summer Training

o Participate in three day training for new staff (NEST) o Review and discuss issues of confidentiality with assigned mentor o Complete the mentoring form to identify training needs (see Appendix F)

(f3 r12)

• September- December o Meet frequently to discuss classroom management and practice o Conduct an informal observation o Allow novice teacher to observe a similar lesson o Submit mid-year report on professional development activities they have

participated in

• January – April o Continue with articulation o Participate in _____________ o Suggest additional needed professional development strategies

• May-June

o Evaluate the effectiveness of the mentoring plan (see Appendix G) (f3 r16) o Make suggestions for improvement o Submit a listing of all professional development activities in which they have

participated

b. Explanation of how the plan aligns with New Jersey Professional Standards for Teachers

Novice teachers learn a great deal as they work with experienced successful educators, observing, applying and evaluating the skills and strategies designed to promote their success. They become acutely familiar with the professional teaching standards as they work together to make their first experiences meaningful and productive.

Together mentors and novice teachers apply the standards. Standard #1 – Understanding how children/adolescent develop and learn Standard #2 – Understanding practice of culturally responsive teaching Standard #3 – Creation of a supportive, safe, and respectful learning environment Standard #4 – Deep content knowledge of discipline(s) Standard #5 – Use of multiple assessment strategies to evaluate student learning and modify instruction for continuous development of students. Standard #6 – Multiple assessments to meet the needs of learners with disabilities and language learning needs. Standard #7 – Ability to do instructional planning and design and employ a variety of learning strategies to meet student needs Standard #8 – Collaborate planning among teachers and with learners to support design

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of relevant learning experiences Standard #9 – Need for teachers to participate as active members of a professional learning community engaging a variety of learning opportunities Standard #10 – Need for teachers to build relationships with parents, guardian, families, and agencies to support students' learning and well-being Standard #11- Compliance with legal and ethical responsibilities and use of integrity and fairness to promote student success

8. ACTION PLAN FOR IMPLEMENTATION

After the plan is designed by the LPDC and shared with district administration, it will be sent to the board of education for approval. In addition, its approval will be highlighted in a newsletter and the program highlights will be posted on the district’s website. Once the mentor has been selected and assigned to the novice teacher, the program will begin with an informal breakfast to meet and share backgrounds, expectations and concerns. The identified plan will be reviewed and implemented.

Sample Action Plan

Topic Staff to be

Serviced

Location/Date Resources & Materials

Activity Evaluation Strategy

Person Responsible

#1 Getting Ready for Opening Day

Novice Teachers

NEST Topic Information Packet and Professional Materials

Sharing Seminar Evaluation Form

Mentor Coordinator

#2 Classroom Management New Teachers

Novice Teachers

NEST Topic Information Packet and Professional Materials

Sharing Seminar Evaluation Form

Mentor Coordinator

#3 TESA Novice Teachers (reg) and other staff

September Packets Seminar Seminar Evaluation Form

TESA Experts

#4 Preparing for Effective Parent-Teacher Conferences

Novice Teachers

October

Topic Information Packet and Professional Materials

Seminar Seminar Evaluation Form

Mentor Coordinator and Mentors

#5 Mentor/Novice Teacher Meetings

Novice Teachers

TBD by Mentors Handouts Discussions Question-Answer Sessions

Mentor Log

Mentors

#6 Common Core Content Standards

Novice Teachers

Building/Ongoing Handouts Discussion Checklist Feedback Sheets

Administration

#7 Classroom Visitations

Novice Teachers

Building/October None Observe Veteran Teachers

Follow-Up Discussion

Administration

#8 Mentor Observations

Novice Teachers

Classroom/October & Ongoing

None Observation and Follow-Up Conference

Mentor Log

Mentors

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All professional development activities will be aligned with the New Jersey Professional Development Standards (NJPST) and No Child Left Behind’s (NCLB) Key Elements of High Quality Professional Development for Teachers:

PROGRAM COMPONENT NJPST NCLB

NEST Standards 1-11 Elements 1-8 Weekly articulation Standards 1-11 Elements 1-8 Monthly meetings Standards 3,7,8,10 Elements 1,2,3,5,8 Model lessons Standards 3,7,8, Elements 1-4 and 6 Observations Standards 1,2,3,7 Elements 1-4 and 6 Additional resources Standards 1,9 Elements 1-8 Research reviews Standards 1-11 Elements 1-5 In district in-services Standards 3,5,7,10 Elements 1-8 Out of district workshops Standards 1,3 Elements 1-4

The plan although submitted as a three-year plan will be assessed yearly and the report will be sent to the district’s county superintendent. This assessment will be utilized to identify needed modifications.

9. RESOURCE OPTIONS USED

101 Great Ideas for Teachers for Back-to-School Night Assessing and Correcting Reading and Writing Difficulties – third edition Bravo Principal… Building Background Knowledge for Academic Achievement Children’s Talking Dictionary with Spell Corrector Children’s Talking Dictionary with Spell Corrector (teacher set) Complete Meet the Author Collection (32 books) Craft Lessons Dealing with Difficult Teachers Effective School Interventions Expo: Magic of the White City Family Overview DVD (English and Spanish) Fulfilling the Promise of the Differentiated Classroom Great Quotes for Great Educators Handbook of School Based Intervention Interactive Literature Activities for the Junior Classroom Learning vs. Testing Literacy Strategies for Improving Mathematics Instruction Making the Right Decisions Motivating and Inspiring Teachers Multicultural Book Collection – Grade 1 Multicultural Book Collection – Grade K Nonfiction Craft Lessons Page A Minute Pre-Referral Invention Manual Principals and Student Achievement: What the Research Says Teachers Guide to Behavioral Interventions Teaching Kids with Learning Difficulties Teaching the Best Practice Way Methods that Matter, K-12 The ADHD Forms The Common Sense of Differentiation Series (video) The Kindergarten Book: A Guide to Literacy Instruction The Mentor’s Handbook The Principal as Instructional Leader The Reflective Mentor What Great Principals Do Differently

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What Successful Principals Do! Videos

ASCD Professional Inquiry Kit – Emotional Intelligence, Curriculum, Learning Styles, Educating Diverse Students Assessing Reasoning in the Classroom Family Overview DVD (English and Spanish) Instructional Strategies for the Differentiated Classroom Integrating Technology into the Classroom Mentoring Teachers to Mastery Qualities of Effective Teachers Substitute Teachers The Common Sense of Differentiation Series

10. FUNDING RESOURCES

The district will dedicate both local funds and entitlement monies towards the implementation of the district’s mentoring plan. These funds will help ensure the continued achievement of veteran teachers and the potential of all novice teachers as well. There is no doubt that teacher expertise has the biggest influence on student achievement and as such appropriate funds will be dedicated to ensure the same.

11. PROGRAM EVALUATION

The LPDC will evaluate the effectiveness of the mentoring plan. Informal and formal data will be utilized to do so. Teacher surveys, informal interviews, observations, end-of-the-year evaluations and student performance on district assessment and state mandated assessment will be used to evaluate the program’s impact on student achievement, thereby identifying its effectiveness. In addition, over the course of the past five year, the district has hired 166 staff members, 20 have been asked not to return; 9 have resigned; 9 have found employment elsewhere. It is hoped that although the expectations for teachers have risen, with the support of this plan, the Stafford Township School District will continue to hone and maintain quality teachers who are able to ensure success for all. Overview of Responsibilities

Mentors Novice Teachers

Mentor Coordinator

Other Faculty

School Boards

Teacher Prep Universities

State Department of

Education Orient novice teachers to school, district, and community Link novice teachers to resources Provide systematic

Plan, teach, facilitate and evaluate progress of students in their own classrooms Participate in needs of assessments Visit mentor

Supervise and evaluate novice teachers Facilitate faculty and community awareness Participate in orientation and training

Serve on planning group Serve on mentor selection committee (LPDC) Encourage collegiality

Establish policy to make mentoring of novice teachers one of the district’s priorities Ensure resources of program

Focus on reflection in pre-service training Service on multiconstituency planning group Contact with district to provide training, evaluate program, provide

Establish mentoring program guidelines Provide technical assistance to districts Coordinate and establish communication

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support to novice teachers Help novice teachers to analyze teaching practice Assist in professional development of novice teachers Attend all mentor training programs

and other classroom teachers Meet and conference with mentor on a regular basis Develop own professional development plan for the year Help evaluate mentoring program Assist in revision of program for next year

sessions Develop schedules for release time, common time, observation and conferencing Meet with mentors and novice teachers at least twice per year Arrange professional activities Establish collaborative relationships with colleges and universities Ensure and participate in program evaluation Facilitate revision of program for the next year Keep building administrators updated on all events

Assist novice teachers as requested by mentors Help evaluate mentoring program

Establish planning group Support a mentor coordinator position for the district Evaluate long-term effectiveness of teacher selection process Review evaluation of mentoring program

seminars or coordinate action research Provide content resources in rural or urban districts

networks Link districts to resources for implementation, evaluation, and revision Evaluate Mentoring for Quality Induction Initiative Revise initiative

JD/km/11/30/06 rev 6/30/2008 amb

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APPENDIX A

Stafford Township School District

Manahawkin, NJ

Mentor-Teacher Application and Assignment Form

Part A – Mentor Teacher Application Form I am interested in being considered for the position of mentor. I understand that the role of the mentor is a critical factor in the success of a novice teacher. Directions: Answer the following questions and forward the completed form to the Mentoring Committee. Use the reverse side of this form to answer the questions, if necessary. Please attach three completed reference forms to this application. Name: _______________________________________________________________________________ School: _________________________________ Subject/Grade Level: ___________________________

1. Why do you want to be a mentor? What abilities and experiences do you bring to the process of mentoring novice teachers?

2. How are you keeping current in curriculum areas? ______________________________________________________ __________________________ Teacher’s Signature Date

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Part B – Principal’s Mentor-Novice Teacher Assignment I have assigned _____________________________________________________________________ to Mentor Teacher ____________________________________________, ______________________________, a first year Novice Teacher Subject/Grade Level teacher for the ____/____school year. ______________________________________________________ __________________________ Principal’s Signature Date Principal: Please return this form to the Assistant Superintendent’s Office when completed.

APPENDIX B


Needs Assessment Questionnaire for Mentors

Part A. Please choose the response for each item that most closely indicates your level of need for assistance in the area described. Possible responses: A. Little or no need for assistance in this area B. Some need for assistance in this area C. Moderate need for assistance in this area D. High need for assistance in this area E. Very high need for assistance in this area

____ 1. Learning more about what is expected of me as a mentor ____ 2. Collecting classroom observation data ____ 3. Diagnosing needs of my novice teacher ____ 4. Interpersonal skills ____ 5. Assisting my novice teacher with classroom management ____ 6. Helping my novice teacher develop a variety of effective teaching strategies ____ 7. Using principles of adult learning to facilitate the professional growth of my novice teacher ____ 8. Socializing my novice teacher into the school culture ____ 9. Helping my novice teacher maintain student discipline ____ 10. Helping my novice teacher design a long-range professional development plan ____ 11. Finding resources and materials for my novice teacher ____ 12. Providing emotional support for my novice teacher ____ 13. Co-teaching with my novice teacher ____ 14. Managing my time and work ____ 15. Problem-solving strategies ____ 16. Helping my novice teacher motivate students ____ 17. Helping my novice teacher diagnose student needs ____ 18. Helping my novice teacher deal with individual differences among students ____ 19. Helping my novice teacher evaluate student progress ____ 20. Engaging in expert coaching of my novice teacher

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Part B. Please respond to the following items.

21. List any needs that you have as a mentor that are not addressed by the preceding items.

22. What additional types of support should the school district provide to you and to other mentors?

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APPENDIX C


Mentor-Novice Teacher Communication Log

Mentor _____________________ School ______________ Novice Teacher ______________________ School _____________

Date

Time Spent

Activity

Topics Discussed

Initials

Comments (Optional)

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APPENDIX D-1


Reflection Time Question Guide

Lesson Purpose

What was the intent of the lesson? Why is it important to students? What will students gain from this lesson? How will it impact their thinking, their attitudes, or their abilities? What reasons exist for these beliefs?

Teacher Development

How effectively did the teacher use the instructional practices? What was performed well? What needs further development?

Effects on Students

In what ways do the practices employed enhance student learning? What basis is there for believing this? In what ways do the practices employed distract from the intended learning outcomes? What could be changed to better meet the needs of students or achieve the lesson outcomes? What reasons do I have for believing these changes will better meet the needs of students or

achieve the learning outcomes? Collaborative Communications

Which of the issues are most important? Why are they important? What will by my coaching partner’s reaction to these issues? How can I describe these reflections to my coaching partner during the debriefing conference?

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APPENDIX D-2


Debriefing Question Guide

Statement of Discrepancies

What did you expect to happen in this lesson? What did you plan to do in the lesson? What actually happened when you conducted the lesson? What issues would you like to focus on? Why do you want to focus on these issues? What do you hope to gain from our discussion? How will this assist you in your instructional development? In what way was conducting the lesson different from what you anticipated? What was different about your actions? What were you thinking about? Why did you change from your original plan? What was different in the student actions from what you anticipated? Why do you think the students responded in this manner?

Analysis of Teaching Actions

What did you feel you did well during the lesson? Why do you think it was necessary for you to do that? What were you having difficulty with? Why do you think that was difficult or not handled as effectively as you would have liked?

Generation of Solutions and Effects

In what way was the situation or experience problematic for you as it evolved? Why did this bother you? What do you think you should do to change? If you change, what do you think will result in terms of students, you, and future instructional

events? Why is this change important to you? How do you plan to implement this change? What problems do you think you will have? Why? What benefits will be derived from this change? What makes you think these benefits will result from implementing this change? What techniques or practices would you like to maintain? Why would you like to maintain them? How do you think these practices impact your classroom performance? How do you think practices will impact your thinking about instruction, student learning, and

future goals for developing your teaching repertoire? What do you want to focus on next time we meet?

APPENDIX E

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Questionnaire for Evaluation of Mentoring Program by Mentors

Part A. Please choose the response for each item that most closely indicates your level of agreement with the following statements. Possible responses: A. Strongly agree B. Agree C. Agree somewhat D. Disagree E. Strongly disagree

____ 1. I understood what was expected of me as a mentor

____ 2. I communicated often with my novice teacher

____ 3. I helped my novice teacher plan lessons

____ 4. I provided personal support to my novice teacher

____ 5. I observed lessons and provided feedback on my novice teacher’s teaching

____ 6. I felt prepared to be a mentor

____ 7. I helped my novice teacher become part of the school culture

____ 8. My novice teacher’s ability to work with parents improved

____ 9. My novice teacher’s classroom management improved

____ 10. My novice teacher’s teaching improved

____ 11. I felt supported by the program coordinator

____ 12. My novice teacher and I had ample time together

____ 13. I am glad that I was a part of this mentoring program


14. As a mentor, what needs (if any) did you have that were not addressed by the mentoring program?

15. What types of additional support should the school district provide to mentors?

APPENDIX F


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Manahawkin, NJ

Needs Assessment Questionnaire for Novice Teachers

Part A. Please choose the response for each item that most closely indicates your level of need for assistance in the area described. Possible responses: A. Little or no need for assistance in this area B. Some need for assistance in this area C. Moderate need for assistance in this area D. High need for assistance in this area E. Very high need for assistance in this area

____ 1. Finding out what is expected of me as a teacher ____ 2. Communicating with the principal ____ 3. Communicating with other teachers ____ 4. Communicating with parents ____ 5. Organizing and managing my classroom ____ 6. Maintaining student discipline ____ 7. Obtaining instructional resources and materials ____ 8. Planning for instruction ____ 9. Managing my time and work ____ 10. Diagnosing student needs ____ 11. Evaluating student progress ____ 12. Motivating students ____ 13. Assisting students with special needs ____ 14. Dealing with individual differences among students ____ 15. Understanding the curriculum ____ 16. Completing administrative paperwork ____ 17. Using a variety of teaching methods ____ 18. Facilitating group discussions ____ 19. Grouping for effective instruction ____ 20. Administering standardized achievement tests ____ 21. Understanding the school system’s teacher evaluation process ____ 22. Understanding my legal rights and responsibilities as a teacher ____ 23. Dealing with stress ____ 24. Dealing with union-related issues ____ 25. Becoming aware of special services provided by the school district Part B. Please respond to the following items.

26. List any professional needs you have that are not addressed by the preceding items.

27. What additional types of support should the school district provide to you and to other novice teachers?

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Questionnaire for Evaluation of Mentoring Program by Novice Teachers

Part A. Please choose the response for each item that most closely indicates your level of agreement with the following statements. Possible Responses: A. Strongly agree B. Agree C. Agree somewhat D. Disagree E. Strongly disagree

____ 1. I understand what was expected of me as a novice teacher

____ 2. I communicated often with my mentor

____ 3. My mentor was helpful in planning lessons

____ 4. I felt personally supported by my mentor

____ 5. My mentor observed lessons and provided feedback on my teaching

____ 6. I felt prepared to work with parents

____ 7. I became part of the school culture

____ 8. I received adequate assistance in securing needed resources

____ 9. I improved my classroom management

____ 10. I improved my teaching

____ 11. I felt supported by the program coordinator

____ 12. My mentor and I had ample time together

____ 13. I am glad that I was a part of this mentoring program


14. As a novice teacher, what needs (if any) did you have that were not addressed by the mentoring program?

15. What types of additional support should the school district provide to novice teachers?

ADDENDUM

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20-Day Clinical Experience for Alternate Route Program

It is important to note that all novice alternate route teachers will be provided with immediate assistance from an experienced, successful teacher. They will work with a specially selected teacher to review the core curriculum content standards, classroom management, data utilization, lesson planning, specific district policies and procedures and the New Jersey professional standards for teachers. The following professional development opportunities aligned with the New Jersey Professional Development Standards (NJPST) will be available as well:

PROGRAM COMPONENT NJPST NCLB NEST Standards 1-7 Elements 1-8 Weekly articulation Standards 1-7 Elements 1-8 Monthly meetings Standards 4,8,9 Elements 1,2,3,5,8 Model lessons Standards 4,6 Elements 1-4 and 6 Observations Standards 2,3,6,7 Elements 1-4 and 6 Additional resources Standards 2, 10 Elements 1-8 Research reviews Standards 1-9 Elements 1-5 In district in-services Standards 3,5,7,10 Elements 1-8 Out of district workshops Standards 1,3 Elements 1-4 Professional development academy Standards 1-7 Elements 1-8

June 26, 2014

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT

2014-2015 RECOMMENDED SUBSTITUTE LIST

NJ CERTIFIED TEACHERS

Jacqueline Almeida-Ramilo Laura Anderson Rosalinda Armentano Mary Barnd Julia Beekman M. Deborah Berk Linda Boyd Denise Brill Neil Brown Shannon Brown Nancy Bruno Rosemary Buehler +Julia Caiazzo Paula Caiazzo Lorryn Calicchio Patricia Cannon Dana Capelli >Andrea Cataldo Cindy Cathcart Lu-Ann Cirone Jennifer Clark Kelly Cronin #Mark Cummins Jenna DeFilippis Gerard DeGrazio Giovanna DeGrazio Kathleen DeVita Dawn Dougherty Jeannine Dragonetti Suzanne Dragovcic Stacy Fonner Janice Frager Janet Gilchrist Ashley Grasso Dori Jo Gugliemini Nenth Gutierrez >Elise Hardin >Erin Hawes Patricia Hem Robert Henry Mary Hill Mary Hoppe >Jennifer Horner Tina Horvath Karen Hughes Danielle Joworowsky #Victoria Keenan Jennifer Kipila Jennifer Koczurik Carol Labin Jennifer LaRussa Alica Latham Jane Levin Jenna Lewis Amanda Lusk Alena Lynskey Kathryn Manka Michelle McManus Nicole Miller Tiffany Murgalo >Cheryl Nicoletti Joanne Nolan Heather Notte Holly Novak Edward Ochs Karen Opet Audrey Peak Erin Pelusio Joanne Quartello Michael Roscigno Melissa Rose #Jennifer Rowland Erin Rua Patricia Sauer Danielle Saxton Ilsa Schertzer Denise Schiavo #Clare Shaltis Margaret Sherwood >Dawn Smuda *Michelle Sokol Jennifer Tamalone-Brearley #Jennifer Tedeschi Jennifer Temple Victoria Thomas Darlene Tribley Bianca Triggani >Xenia Ugarte Colleen Vaughn Michael Villiez Suzanne Wilkinson *upgrade >new #Teacher Aide w/certification

June 26, 2014

COUNTY CERTIFIED TEACHERS #Laura Attardi Jennifer Braddock #Eiizabeth Buquicchio Matthew Buquicchio #Brenda Butler Rosalinda Cangemi Nadine Cascardi Patricia Clayton Gina Costello #Maria Louise D’Amodio Felicia DiRocco Kristen Dynak #Linda Evans Meghan Feeney Michael Feeney Meredith Firmani #Jennifer Gallaro Suzann Gleason Tracy Granello #Joann Gregg Deedre Greschel Julia Harth Marian Hoffman #Carolyn Lazlo Tina Leonard Carol Levenson #Cynthia Lytle Mari Mancini Charles Nassoit Denise Nebbia >Jeffrey Nutt #Dena O’Brien #Gail Rua Kristin Santorelli Lynn Sarnoski Lori Savoth Diana Sickinger #Karen Sokol Patricia Taylor Allison Tranter Karyn Tropea Dian Walker Melissa Wong #Irene Yokel

COUNTY CERTIFIED NURSES Krista Roberts Donna Strittmatter

NJ CERTIFIED NURSES

Stephanie SIncavage

SECRETARIES

Lisa Bonno >Geraldine Bormida Donna Cantillo Suzanne Caporrino Marie Carlucci Angela Carney Margaret Cartagena >Debra Colecchia Suzanne Colon Maureen Compitello Cindy Cubelo Linda Dynak Megan Ecker >Monica Fox Gail Grossi Mary Guinee Connie Hughes Tina Jenkins Tara Johnson Patricia LaCava Anyta Larkin Jane Levin Debra Matullo Joyce Meister Madelyn Rios Kristin Santorelli Lynn Sarnoski >Theresa Schuster Diana Sickinger Ellen Sill Christine Simone Annette Somodi Heather Thivierge Bianca Triggiani Liliana Vernaci

June 26, 2014

TEACHER AIDES Ina Bacsenko Kara Bertelsen Donna Bevilaque Samantha Bolognese Lisa Bonno >Geraldine Bormida Linda Boyd Jennifer Braddock Lenore Broderick Shannon Brown >Dawn Budd Elizabeth Buquicchio Matthew Buquicchio Julia Caiazzo Suzanne Caporrino Marie Carlucci Angela Carney Margaret Cartagena Joanne Carter Barbara Chadzynski Jennifer Clark >Jane Cleaver >Debra Colecchia Suzanne Colon Maureen Compitello Maureen Coppola Gina Costello >Linda Croce Mark Cummins Marylouise Curtin Maria Luuise D’Amodio Janine Davies Jenna DeFilippis Felicia DiRocco Lydia Domolki Jeannine Dragonetti Kerri Dunn Linda Dynak >Nicole Ebner Megan Ecker Virginia Fawcett Meghan Feeney Meredith Firmani Brittany Flynn Dena Forbes-Rogers Dawn Forlai >Monica Fox Jennifer Gallaro Megan Gnagey Gail Grossi Lori Gunsten Barbara Ann Hagen Julia Harth Erin Hawes Valerie Hazelton Michelle Horne Michele Houser Connie Hughes Karen Hughes Loretta Jakubas Laura Jankowski Danielle Jaworowsky Tina Jenkins Tara Johnson Jill Kaczynski Victoria Keenan Audrey King Patricia LaCava Anyta Larkin Tina Leonard >Jaime Leszczynski Carol Levenson Concetta Ligato Cynthia Lytle Mari Mancini Debra Matullo Crystal Moccia Keisten Mooney Marianne Narducci Denise Nebbia Angela nese Diane O’Keefe Karen Opet Erin Pelusio Nanette Presutti Corene Rainey Amy Ray Madelyn Rios Jennifer Robles Deborah Rolenc Jennifer Rowland Erin Rua Kristen Samaritano Kristin Santorelli Lynn Sarnoski Lori Savoth >Theresa Schuster Gina Schwartz Margaret Sherwood Laura Shouldis Diana Sickinger Ellen Sill Christine Simone Karen Sokol Annette Somodi Jennifer Sullivan Patricia Sutton Jennifer Tamalone-Brearley Heather Tatur Patricia Taylor Jennifer Tedeschi Heather Thiverge Victoria Thomas Victoria Thompson >Irene Titus Allison Tranter Bianca Triggiani Christine Triola Lena Vanalesti Colleen Vaughn Liliana Vernaci Christina Villani Diane Walker Donna Waskiewicz Angela Wiesemann Melissa Wong

June 26, 2014

CAFETERIA/PLAYGROUND AIDES

Donna Bevilaque >Geraldine Bormida Jennifer Braddock >Dawn Budd Julia Caiazzzo Violet Calabrese >Suzanne Caporrino Angela Carney >Jane Cleaver Suzanne Colon Nancy Cook Maureen Coppola Gina Costello >Linda Croce Maria Louise D’Amodio >Janine Davies Felicia DiRocco Jeannine Dragonetti >Nicole Ebner Virginia Fawcett Jenny Ferrara Merdedith Firmani Dena Fornes-Rogers >Monica Fox Gail Grossi Barbara Ann Hagen Mary Ann Hammond Valerie Hazelton Lisa Heitzman Michelle Horne Michele Houser Connie Hughes Tina Jenkins Tara Johnson >Audrey King Anyta Larkin >Jaime Lesczynski Concetta Ligato Debra Matullo Mary McCombs Crystal Moccia Kristen Mooney Angela Nese Diane O’Keefe Christine Pezza Nanette Presutti Corene Rainey Margaret Rank Karen Rapallo >Jennifer Robles Deborah Rolenc Kristen Samartano Kristin Santorelli Lori Savoth Bevery Scarpelli >Theresa Schuster Gina Schwartz Laura Shouldis Diana Sickinger Ellen Sill Christine Simone Cynthia Stewart Heather Thivierge Allison Tranter Chistina Villani Diane Walker Donna Waskiewicz Melissa Wong

STAC TECHNICIAN

Edward Broderick

ELECTRICIAN Craig Kostick

June 26, 2014

CUSTODIANS

Gregory Bain Brian Ball Thomas Bellissimo Anthony Bilotta Phyllis Bromiley Philip Calabrese Violet Calabrese Anthony Carroll Jacques Colobert Lawrence Corrigan Philip Devlin Kerri Dunn Nancy Dunn Megan Ecker Corey Finke Reyna Flores-Andrade Karen Geoghegan Maria Godinez Lisa Heitzman Russell Heitzman Shawn Heitzman Christopher Huch Dawn Kaltenbach Charles Kosar +Amanda Lenard Simmone Matkovich Lenina McCord Deborah Mobus Charles Moncalieri Irene Montes Julie Muha Michael Muha Agnes Petit Denise Puccio John Puljer John Rogers Gail Rua Joseph Rua George Smithson, Jr, Barbara trainor Brandon Trainor Lenina Traut Adam Uzialko Peter Zeitler Samuel Zettlemoyer

BUS DRIVERS

Anthony Bilotta Michael Casteel Eunice DeOliveira Walmir DeOliveira >Eileen Erdwein Karen Geoghegan Robert Gers Suzann Gleason Anthony Grimando Sandra Jones Diane Krause Erin Lundy John McEntee Bryant Mike Daniel Milligan Crystal Moccia Maureen Nugent Francis Papa Ramon Perez Deborah Rolenc Carlos Santiago Patricia Scully

BUS ATTENDANTS

Richard Alcott Gregory Bain Fred Bonsignore Lenore Broderick Suzanne Colon Gina Costello Melaney Crosby Janine Davies Eunice DeOliveira Michele DiCarlo-Cottone Colleen Ficken Christopher Forte Karen Geoghegan Michael Gogarty Anthony Grimando Valerie Hazelton Sandra Jones Amanda Lenard John Lounsbury Erin Lundy James McCombs Mary McCombs Peter Menoni Csrystal Moccia Cathy Mower Mureen Nugent Bobby Penniger Ramon Perez Margaret Rank Deborah Rolenc Brenda Rzemyk Carlos Santiago Michael Santiago Daniel Sullivan Lenina traut Donna Waskiewicz Angela Wiesemann

2014-2015 ENRICHMENT PROGRAMSPENDING ENROLLMENT (15 Students/Staff Member)

Last Name First name Program Title

Session 1 10/14/14-11/20/14

Session 2 1/13/15-2/12/15

Session 3 3/10/15-4/28/15 hours

Adair Nancy Kids Care Club X X X up to 30 hrsD'Agostino Giacinto Freshwater Fishing for Bass & Pan Fish X X X up to 10 hrs/sessionEwen Sarah Save Endangered Animals X X X up to 10 hrs/sessionFinley Natalie 3, 2, 1, ACTION (Tuesdays Only) X X X up to 5 hrs/sessionGale Noreen Fitness/Wellness X up to 10 hrs/sessionGomez Jessica Art Club (Thursdays Only) X X X up to 10 hrs/sessionGundling Greg Homework Helpers - Grade 6 X X X up to 10 hrs/sessionLally Alicia Homework Helpers - Grade 5 X X X up to 10 hrs/sessionMartin Jennifer Girls Helping Girls Running Club X X X up to 10 hrs/sessionMastrogiovanni Shannon 3, 2, 1, ACTION (Tuesdays Only) X X X up to 5 hrs/sessionMcAvoy Laurie Student Council/Service Learning X X X up to 10 hrs/sessionNelson Brian Intramural Sports X X X up to 10 hrs/sessionPerry Jessica Girls Helping Girls Running Club X X X up to 10 hrs/sessionRedling Kathleen Intramural Sports X X X up to 10 hrs/sessionSiegfried Jill Crafty Kids X X X up to 10 hrs/sessionSimonelli Theresa "Page Turners" X X X up to 10 hrs/sessionStaub Jaime Student Council/Service Learning X X X up to 10 hrs/sessionVurgason Deborah Word Wizards X X X up to 10 hrs/session

Deren Kristi Center Stage Dance up to 45 hrs/yearNulty Scott Jazz Band up to 45 hrs/yearTylicki Tracey B Naturals Advanced Choir up to 45 hrs/year

INTERMEDIATE - Grades 5 & 6 (Tuesday &/or Thursday p.m. only)

PERFORMING ARTS - INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL ONLY (Tuesday &/or Thursday p.m. only) up to 45 hrs (10/14/2014-4/28/2015)

2014-2015 ENRICHMENT PROGRAMSPENDING ENROLLMENT (15 Students/Staff Member)

Adanatzian Diana Run-Girl-Run X X X up to 10 hrs/sessionAljoe Susan Homework Helpers Grade 4 X X X up to 10 hrs/sessionBreslow Daniel Road Trip Across America X X X up to 10 hrs/session

Denman JackieGames Galore Tuesday - Grade 3 Games Galore Thursday - Grade 4 X X X up to 10 hrs/session

Guida Debbie Run-Girl-Run X X X up to 10 hrs/sessionKramer Liane Homework Helpers Grade 3 X X X up to 10 hrs/sessionMaertin Joan Excelling in Computer for 4th Graders X X up to 10 hrs/sessionNelson Mandy McBloggers X X X up to 10 hrs/session

Davis Maura Math Game On! X X X up to 10 hrs/session

Osborne-Lomax TraceySeasonal Arts & Crafts -Tuesday Grade 1 Seasonal Arts & Crafts -Thursday Grade 2 X X X up to 10 hrs/session

Potter Kelly Ocean Acres Running Club X X X up to 10 hrs/sessionSweeney Valerie On the Loose with Dr. Seuss (1st Grade Only) X X up to 10 hrs/session

Callahan Roxanne Math Munchies & Games (Tuesdays Only) X X X up to 5 hrs/sessionCallahan Roxanne Reading & Writing Fun (Thursdays Only) X X X up to 5 hrs/sessionUlics Cynthia K-Kids Art X up to 10 hrs/session

Batullo SuzyVery Hungry Preschooler (entering K 2015 students only) X X X up to 10 hrs/session

Sweeney Leigh Notable Beginnings X X X up to 10 hrs/session

PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER (Tuesday & Thursday a.m. only)

OXYCOCUS (Tuesday &/or Thursday a.m. only)

McKINLEY (Tuesday &/or Thursday p.m. only)

OCEAN ACRES (Tuesday &/or Thursday a.m. only)

Transportation Personnel for the 2014 Extended School Year Bus Attendants Bromiley, Phyllis DeMaio, Carol Gers, Mary Hollingshead, Brenda McNulty, Sandra Mollica, Cleo Robinson, Tracy Whittaker, Catherine Substitute Bus Attendants Bonsignore, Fred Broderick, Lenore Colon, Suzanne Costello, Gina Ficken, Colleen Hazelton, Valerie Jones, Sandra Lenard, Amanda Lundy, Erin McCombs, Mary Christine Penninger, Bobby Rank, Margaret Traut, LeNina Wieseman, Angela

Bus Drivers Beuckman, Lois Carney, Tim Davis, Lillian Files, Joanne Fix, Agnes Hayzler, Debra McCord, Lenina Melladew, Howard Westover, Linda Substitute Bus Drivers Alcott, Richard Bain, Greg Bass, Susanne Casteel, Michael Crosby, Melaney DeOliveira, Eunice DeOliveira, Val DiCarlo-Cottone, Michele Forte, Christopher Gogarty, Michael Grimando, Anthony Lockwood, Richard Lounsbury, John McEntee, John McCombs, James Menoni, Pete Mernagh, Gene Mike, Bryant Milligan, Daniel Moccia, Crystal Nugent, Maureen Papa, Frances Perez, Ramon Rzemyk, Brenda Santiago, Carlos Sullivan, Daniel Van Wolde, Richard Whittaker, Colleen Wilkins, Justin

CONSULTANTS: Occupational Therapists Baila H. Wachsstock $70.00/hour 629 Lexington Avenue Lakewood, NJ 08701 732-886-6259 Pinelands Occupational Therapy $55.00/hour 170 Stafford Forge Road West Creek, NJ 08092 609-294-0853 Tracey M. Bruther $70.00/hour 1895 Breakers Drive Manahawkin, NJ 08050 609-698-3759 Physical Therapist $65.00/hour Bay Physical Therapy 6 Kritter Court Manahawkin, NJ 08050 609-290-4686

June 26, 2014

2014 EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PERSONNEL

July 7, 2014 – August 14, 2014 (4 days/week: Monday-Thursday) Salary = $40.28/hour (unless otherwise noted) ESY Coordinator: Hope Scherlin (up to 144 hours) ESY Nurse: Lisa Altman (up to 91 hours) Doreen Falk (up to 24 hours) Special Education Teacher (Autistic): Pam Hawes (96 hours) CST Salaries = per diem rate prorated to 6 hours CST School Psychologist – Preschool: Mary Lynn Hanson (up to 8 days) CST School Psychologist – School Aged:

Joy Tutunjian (up to 5 days) Letitia Pickel (up to 6 days) CST School Social Worker (Preschool): Elizabeth Newman (up to 5 days) CST School Social Worker (School –Aged): Elizabeth Newman (up to 5 days) CST LDTC (Preschool): Maria Ross (up to 5 days) CST LDTC (School-Aged): Maria Ross (up to 5 days) CST Speech Teacher: Colleen Eldridge (up to 8 days) July 7, 2014 – July 31, 2014 (4 days/week: Monday-Thursday) Speech Teacher – Autistic (75 hours): Kathleen Tromm Speech Teachers – All Programs (up to 92 hours):

Jill Renner Dawn Dougherty Special Education Teachers – PSD (up to 64 hours): Amanda Boeta Nicole Cattelona Amy Glassen Judy Higgins

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Teacher of the Handicapped (up to 64 hours): Sue Aljoe Amy D’Agostino Giacinto D’Agostino Kelly Freeman Heather Paolo Vicki Keenan Danielle Levi Susan Madara George Opalenik Jennifer Rowland Alicia Segalla Steven Smith Lisa Toci Elise Hardin Teacher Aide Salary = $17/hour Teacher Aides – PSD (64 hours):

Lisa Bonno Francesca Buquicchio Melissa Cahill Jane Giordano Dena O’Brien Lena Vanalesti

Ivette Zambardi *Jennifer Sullivan Teacher Aides – Autistic (96 hours):

Denise Davis Cynthia Lytle Dorine Thompson Teacher Aides – Special Education (64 hours):

Jennifer Aljoe Judith Borgwardt Elizabeth Buquicchio Susan Cassaro Victoria Clapper Diane Corrigan Maura Davis Christine Dutka Jennifer Getz Mary Guinee Barbara Hagen Jocelyn Harth

Magdalene Hundley Carolyn Lazlo Cheryl Levis Linda Mahoney Donna Mczydlowski Mary Morgan Jennifer Osborn Sarah Payne Robin Racz Corene Rainey Sharron Rogers Gail Rua

Karen Sokol Susan Stillwell Grace Sullivan Mary Tamburo Judy Tampone Laurie Tobia

Agnes Tyson Liliana Vernaci Dawn Forlai Mary Louise Curtin Julia Harth *Shannon Brown

Greeter (Up to 125 hours @ $10.01/hour): Kathleen Mele

CST Substitutes (Regular Ed.):

Stacie Capuano Roxanne Callahan Kristin Cheeeman CST Substitutes (Special Ed.): Stacey Goddard Theresa Simonelli *TA being paid by LBI

Stafford Township School DistrictPersonnel Transfer of Assignment

2014-2015 School YearJune 26, 2014 Board Meeting

Last Name First NameBeginning

DateEnding

Date Current Assignment/Location New Assignment/Location NJ DOE AssignmentColecchia Debra 9/1/2014 6/30/2015 Teacher Aide, P/T Hourly - Oxycocus Teacher Aide, Special Education - Personal, F/T - Ocean Acres NA

Brummer Nicole 9/1/2014 6/30/2015 Grade 1 - Ocean Acres Kindergarten - PLC Elementary Kindergarten-8 Grade

Ewen Sarah 9/1/2014 6/30/2015 ESL - Ocean Acres ESL - Ocean Acres (3 days); School Counselor - Intermediate (2 days)English as a Second Language/Student Personnel Services

Titus Kristin 9/1/2014 6/30/2015 Kindergarten - PLC Grade 1 - Ocean Acres Elementary Kindergarten-8 Grade

Stafford Township School DistrictPersonnel Change of Assignment


Last Name First NameBeginning

DateEnding

Date Current Assignment/Location New Assignment/Location NJ DOE AssignmentAljoe Susan 9/1/2014 6/30/2015 In-Class Support I Intermediate In-Class Support/Pull Out Replacement - Intermediate Resource Program In-Class & Pull Out

Burke Patricia 9/1/2014 6/30/2015 Grade 6 Math - Intermediate Grade 6 Math & Social Studies - IntermediateMathematics Grades 5-8/Social Studies Grades 5-8

DeFilippis Deborah 9/1/2014 6/30/2015 Resource Room - Intermediate In-Class Support/Pull Out Resource - Intermediate Resource Program In-Class & Pull OutFreeman Kelly 9/1/2014 6/30/2015 Resource Room - McKinley Pull Out Resource - McKinley Resource Program Pull Out

Gundling Gregory 9/1/2014 6/30/2015 Grades 6 Social Studies - Intermediate Grades 6 Social Studies & Language Arts/Literacy - Intermediate Social Studies Grades 5-8/ LAL Gades 5-8

Kelly Michele 9/1/2014 6/30/2015 Grade 6 Science - Intermediate Grades 6 Math & Science - Intermediate Mathematics Grades 5-8/ScienceGrades 5-8Luthringer-Koch Nancy 9/1/2014 6/30/2015 Pull Out Replacement - Intermediate In-Class Support - Intermediate Resource Program In-Class

O'Leary Catherine 9/1/2014 6/30/2015 Grade 6 Science - Intermediate Grade 6 Science & Social Studies - Intermediate Science Grades 5-8/Social Studies Grades 5-8Reilley Margaret 9/1/2014 6/30/2015 Resouce Room - McKinley Pull Out Replacement - McKinley Resource Program Pull Out Reilly Katherine 9/1/2014 6/30/2015 In-Class Support - McKinley Pull Out Replacement - McKinley Resource Program Pull OutSchenck Elizabeth 9/1/2014 6/30/2015 Resource Room - Ocean Acres Pull Out Replacement - Ocean Acres Resource Program Pull OutSimonelli Theresa 9/1/2014 6/30/2015 Resource Room - Intermediate In-Class Support - Intermediate Resource Program In-Class Smith Steven 9/1/2014 6/30/2015 Pull Out Replacement - Intermediate In-Class Support - Intermediate Resource Program In-ClassStaub Jaime 9/1/2014 6/30/2015 Grade 6 Science - Intermediate Grade 6 Science & Language Arts/Literacy - Intermediate Science Grades 5-8/ LAL Gades 5-8

Vurgason Deborah 9/1/2014 6/30/2015 Grade 6 Social Studies - Intermediate Grade 6 Language Arts/Literacy Language Arts/Literacy Grades 5-8

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION Manahawkin, NJ 08050 A-39 Fund 61 Programs – Extended Day & Preschool TITLE: PART-TIME BOOKKEEPER QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High School diploma 2. Minimum of five years experience 3. Effective bookkeeping skills and demonstrated proficiency in data processing and use of automated office equipment 4. Experience in general business or school office work 5. Excellent word processing and secretarial skills 6. Good interpersonal and communication skills 7. Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or resident alien status REPORTS TO: Program Director – Extended Day JOB GOAL: To assist in the administration of the district's business affairs so as to provide the maximum services for the financial resources available. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Maintains a complete and systematic set of records of all financial transactions of the Preschool and

Extended Day Programs. 2. Processes and records detail of department financial transactions in the EZ Care system from such

sources as requisitions, payroll records, etc. 3. Traces errors and records adjustment to correct charges or credits posted to incorrect amounts. 4. Computes and records cash receipt summaries. 5 . Prepares accounts payables for processing for payment and the purchase orders for the district

through the EZ Care System. 6. Monitors cash flow and prepares reports as required by the department. 7. Coordinates the efficient workflow of the office relative to the responsibilities of the Director in

Charge of Extended Day. 8. Performs all secretarial and confidential work as assigned by the Director in charge of Extended

Day. 9. Assists in the preparation of all correspondence, reports, and daily student lists emanating from the

Director in charge of Extended Day.

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10. Maintains a regular filing system and processes incoming correspondence.

11. Places and receives telephone calls, and records messages for the Director in charge of Extended Day.

12. Manages supply and equipment orders for the Extended Day Program. 13. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director in charge of Extended Day. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be determined by the board. EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation of noncertified personnel. Date Adopted: Legal References: N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 Criminal history record N.J.S.A. 18A:16-1 Officers and employees in general N.J.S.A. 18A:16-2 Physical examinations N.J.S.A. 18A:17-2 Tenure of secretarial and clerical employees N.J.S.A. 18A:4-14, -14.1 Uniform system of bookkeeping for school districts N.J.S.A. 18A:34-2 Care and keeping of textbooks and accounting N.J.A.C. 6:20 et seq. Bookkeeping and Accounting in local school districts N.J.A.C. 6:29-7.4 Physical examinations Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, 8 U.S.C.A. 1100 et seq.

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STAFFORD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION D-13 Manahawkin, NJ 08050 Instruction/Curriculum TITLE: (Stafford) BASIC SKILLS TEACHER NJ ASSIGNMENT(S): Elementary Teacher Grade 1-8, Ungraded QUALIFICATIONS: 1. New Jersey Elementary School Teacher Certificate, Teacher of

the Handicapped Certificate, Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certificate, or eligibility

2. At least five years of successful teaching 3. Has the ability to communicate and work with other teachers,

administrators and parents 4. Willing to conduct training opportunities for families to model

specific instructional activities and best practices for colleagues 5. Shows evidence of organization and is willing to effectively

schedule and monitor remedial/intervention and/or gift and talented programs

6. Skilled at record keeping and can effectively and efficiently adhere to district and state-wide requirements and timelines regarding state-mandated assessments

7. Is willing to be assigned according to the needs of students, families and programs

REPORTS TO: Content Area Supervisors/Director of Curriculum & Instruction JOB GOAL: To act as a resource person for all staff members and assist staff to

ensure the delivery of programs that meet the needs of all students. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Recommend and perform in-services as needed 2. Maintain record of pupil progress involved in program 3. Act as resource person for staff members, with resources and modeling lessons 4. Identifies students with substantial academic deficiencies by evaluation of available test and

observational data, by consultation with staff members, and by recommendations made by other personnel.

5. Uses appropriate standardized test instruments, informal diagnostic tasks, and observations to assess the academic strengths and weaknesses of students referred for services.

6. All duties and tasks associated with being School Test Coordinator. 7. Develop instruction goals and specific instructional objectives for each student selected for

remedial testing. 8. Properly groups students for remedial instruction after consideration of the learning style and

level of academic functioning of each student. 9. Meets with and instructs students in accordance with schedules previously devised. 10. Employs instructional media and techniques which are appropriate to the achievement of the

specific goals and objectives set for each student. 11. Assesses, on a regular basis, the extent to which students have acquired the objectives set

for them. 12. Strives to maximize the educational achievement of each student.

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13. Maintains accurate and complete records as required by district policy and administrative regulations.

14. In accordance with prescribed state and federal law as well as with administrative procedures, informs parents of placement in the Basic Skills Improvement Program.

15. Provides progress reports on students assigned to the program to both classroom teacher and parents as required.

16. Communicates with and assists teachers regarding objectives devised for each student and the materials being used to accomplish those objectives in their classrooms.

17. Develop budget for materials needed for program. 18. Communicate and work with other teachers, administrators and parents. 19. Work with Home/School Liaisons to conduct training opportunities for families to model

specific instructional activities and best practices for colleagues. 20. Organize and effectively schedule and monitor remedial/intervention and/or gift and talented

programs. 21. To effectively and efficiently keep records and adhere to district and state-wide requirements

and timelines regarding state-mandated assessments. 22. To work a flexible schedule according to the needs of students, families and programs 23. Any other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work year and salary as per STEA negotiated agreement EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with State

law and the provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of certified staff. Adopted: August 16, 2012

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STAFFORD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION E-1 Manahawkin NJ 08050 Instruction/Curriculum TITLE: (Stafford) HOME/SCHOOL LIAISON NJ ASSIGNMENT(S): Appropriate NJ State Certification Title QUALIFICATIONS: 1. New Jersey Elementary School Teacher Certificate, Teacher of the Handicapped Certificate, Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certificate, or eligibility

2. Special Education experience preferred 3. Three years of successful teaching with experience in the primary

grades 4. Demonstrates familiarity with differentiated instruction and the

importance of meeting the needs of different learning styles and ability levels

5. Has the ability to communicate and work with other teachers, administrators and parents

6. Willing to conduct training opportunities for families to promote open lines of communication

7. Shows evidence of organization and is skilled at record keeping 8. Maintains a commitment to learning and self-reflection 9. Is willing to be assigned according to the needs of students and

families REPORTS TO: Director of Pupil Services JOB GOAL: To ensure open lines of communication between home and school and to

provide alternate avenues to promote student success PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Investigate alternate opportunities - instructional, organizational, social, and emotional -to help ensure

academic success of students. 2. Collaborate with families in identifying resources and services that will help benefit student

performance. 3. Establish positive communication channels between family, community and school. 4. Provide frequent training opportunities for families to help students achieve. 5. Assist school program by serving as active member of BAC committee. 6. Recommend and perform in-services as needed. 7. Act as resource person for staff members, with resources and modeling lessons. 8. Coordinate and administer standardized tests. 9. Develop budget for materials needed for program. 10. Coordinate, schedule, and following I&RS committee

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11. Effectively and efficiently keep records and adhere to district and statewide requirements and timelines regarding state-mandated assessments.

12. Utilize a flexible work schedule to address the needs of students, families and programs. 13. Perform other duties as assigned by superintendent of schools. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT OR OFFICE: Work year and salary as per STEA negotiated agreement

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with State law

and the provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of certified staff. Date Adopted: 7/26/01 Date Revised: 10/16/08

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STAFFORD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION E-6 Manahawkin, NJ 08050

Student Services TITLE: (Stafford) GUIDANCE COUNSELOR NJ ASSIGNMENT(S): As Appropriate to Duties QUALIFICATIONS: 1. NJ Educational Services Certificate and Student Personnel Services

endorsement or eligibility 2. Minimum teaching experience and/or experience in counseling service as determined by the board; knowledge of

computerized master schedule development desirable 3. Broad knowledge of testing and evaluation, theories of individual and

group guidance techniques, elementary/secondary school guidance program design and career/educational information and placement

4. Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, staff and community groups and organizations

5. Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

REPORTS TO: Director of Pupil Services JOB GOAL: To help students achieve personal fulfillment by providing them with guidance

and counseling services to make successful personal, educational and occupational life plans.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Assists students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the use of teacher comments,

interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent date. Works with students in evolving educational and career plans in terms of such evaluation.

2. Maintains student records and ensures their confidentiality. 3. Works closely with teachers, administrators and other professional staff members, providing

information and assistance where needed for the ultimate benefit of students. 4. Maintains a close relationship with the child study team following directives and recommendations

as needed. 5. Works closely with, and involves parents, and assists in the resolution of school-related problems. 6. Assists in the organization and administration of standardized test programs. 7. Provides orientation and information relative to school procedures, for new students. Page 1 of 2

8. Participates in follow-up studies of former students for the purpose of improving services and

evaluating the effectiveness of the educational program being offered by the school. 9. Maintains a professional office environment. 10. Utilizes the resources of the community in developing and expanding guidance services and

activities. 11. Provides for a smooth transition from elementary school to high school/middle school, which may

include orientation programs for students and parents. 12. Assist with I&RS program as needed. 13. Implement the elementary guidance curriculum. 14. Counsel individuals and small groups of children toward social and emotional growth. 15. Consult with and train teachers, parents and staff regarding children’s needs. 16. Refer children with problems and their parents to special programs, specialists and outside

agencies. 19. Plan and evaluate the counseling program. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be determined by the board. EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with state law and

provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation of certified staff. Date Adopted: 9/21/89 Date Revised: 5/17/90, 7/9/98 Date Readopted: 10/16/08 Legal References: N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 Criminal history record; employee in regular contact with pupils;

grounds for disqualification from employment N.J.S.A. 18A:6-10 et seq. Tenure Employees Hearing Law N.J.S.A. 18A:16-1 Officers and employees in general N.J.S.A. 18A:16-2 Physical examinations; requirement N.J.S.A. 18A:25-2 Authority of pupils N.J.S.A. 18A:26-1 Citizenship of teachers, etc. N.J.S.A. 18A:26-1.1 Residence requirements prohibited N.J.S.A. 18A:26-2 Certificates required; exception N.J.S.A. 18A:27-1 Appointment of teaching staff members; vote required N.J.S.A. 18A:27-2 Employment without certificate prohibited N.J.S.A. 18A:27-3 Employment for school year N.J.S.A. 18A:27-3.1 Non-tenured teaching staff; observation and evaluation; conference;

purpose N.J.S.A. 18A:27-3.2 Teaching staff member; notice of termination; statement of reasons;

request; written answer N.J.S.A. 18A:27-4 Power of boards of education to make rules governing employment of

teacher, etc; employment thereunder

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STAFFORD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION F-3 Manahawkin NJ 08050 TITLE: PM Extended Day Supervisor QUALIFICATIONS: 1. A Bachelor’s Degree

2. At least two years of successful teaching experience 3. Supervisor certificate preferred 4. Previous supervisor experience 5. Has the ability to communicate and work with other teachers, parents and

students 6. Organized and skilled at record keeping 7. Strong interpersonal and communication skills 8. Required criminal history background check and

proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status REPORTS TO: Director of Technology, Professional Development & Grants JOB GOAL: To supervise the Extended Day Program PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Completes and verifies employee time slips. 2. Develops a schedule of the programs for the Extended Day Program. 3. Helps administration recruit, staff, parents, and community members able and

willing to lead high quality before and after-school enrichment and remedial activities.

4. Coordinates development and implementation of the after-school program. 5. Provides oral and written reports to the program director. 6. Monitors attendance of students in activities. 7. Works with program director to develop program listings and promotional

materials. 8. Conducts orientation program for new extended day staff to ensure safety and

effective use of school facilities. 9. Coordinates the distribution of materials and supplies to before and after-

school staff. 10. Order and maintain equipment for all sites. 11. Accept payments. 12. Makes and receives telephone and email messages to and from parents,

guardians, and others regarding before and after-school program. 13. Maintains records needed for program administration. 14. Assist on-site when necessary. 15. Performs other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year as per STEA negotiated agreement.

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION Manahawkin, NJ 08050 G-3 Paraprofessional TITLE: TEACHER AIDE QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High school diploma or equivalent required

2. Minimum 60 college credits preferred

3. Substitute Teacher Certificate preferred 4. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status REPORTS TO: Principal/Classroom Teacher/Supervisor of Special Education JOB GOAL: Assists the teacher in achieving teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them on

designated tasks while under the direct supervision of the teacher.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Assists the classroom teacher in the delivery of an effective instructional program. 2. Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material

or skills introduced by the teacher. 3. Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes. 4. Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher. 5. Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction. 6. Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher. 7. Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods,

and field trips.

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G-3 8. Helps the teacher to plan and maintain bulletin board and other classroom learning

displays. 9. Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of oral

communication with students. 10. Checks notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and make-up work, as

assigned by the teacher. 11. Performs clerical duties related to the instructional program including attendance reports,

collection of money, duplication of materials, and distribution and return of notices to home. 12. Helps very young students with their clothing, snacktime routine, and toileting activities. 13. Participates in inservice training as assigned. 14. Performs other related duties as assigned. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be determined by the board of education. EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with

provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of noncertified staff. Date Adopted: 7/18/85 Date Revised: 5/17/90, 11/7/96, 7/9/98 Date Readopted: 10/16/08 Legal References: N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 Criminal history record N.J.S.A. 18A:16-1 Officers and employees N.J.S.A. 18A:16-2 Physical examination N.J.A.C. 6:11-4.6 Paraprofessional approval N.J.A.C. 6:29-7.4 Physical examination Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, 8 U.S.C.A. 1100 et seq.

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STAFFORD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION Manahawkin, NJ 08050 G-4 Paraprofessional TITLE: SIGN LANUAGE INTERPRETER/PERSONAL AIDE QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High school diploma or equivalent required

4. Passing score of Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA)

5. Sign Language Interpreting Certificate Required

6. Substitute Teacher Certificate preferred 5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status REPORTS TO: Principal/Classroom Teacher/Supervisor of Special Education JOB GOAL: Assists the teacher in achieving teaching objectives by working with

individual students or small groups to help them on designated tasks while under the direct supervision of the

teacher. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material

or skills introduced by the teacher.

2. Communicates with supervising instructional staff and professional support personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.

3. Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g.

lunch, playground, classroom, restroom, field trips, assemblies, emergency drills, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.

4. Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on

a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities. 5. Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes. 6. Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher. 7. Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction. 8. Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher.

9. Assists with such large group activities as drill work, reading aloud, and storytelling. 10. Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers. 11. Provides instruction, under the supervision of the teacher, to the students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, giving oral tests, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans, and ensuring students’ success in school. 12. Helps the teacher to plan and maintain bulletin board and other classroom learning





provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of noncertified staff. Date Adopted: 6/8/2008 Date Revised: 10/16/2008 Date Revised: 1/16/2014 Legal References: N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 Criminal history record N.J.S.A. 18A:16-1 Officers and employees N.J.S.A. 18A:16-2 Physical examination N.J.A.C. 6:11-4.6 Paraprofessional approval N.J.A.C. 6:29-7.4 Physical examination Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, 8 U.S.C.A. 1100 et seq.

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION Manahawkin, NJ 08050 G-7 Paraprofessional TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER AIDE QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High school diploma or equivalent required

7. Minimum 60 college credits preferred

8. Substitute Teacher Certificate preferred 4. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status REPORTS TO: Principal/Classroom Teacher/Supervisor of Special Education JOB GOAL: Assists the teacher in achieving teaching objectives by working with

individual students or small groups to help them on designated tasks while under the direct supervision of the

teacher. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 5. Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material

or skills introduced by the teacher.

6. Communicates with supervising instructional staff and professional support personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.

7. Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g.

lunch, playground, classroom, restroom, field trips, assemblies, emergency drills, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.

8. Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on

a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities. 5. Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes. 6. Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher. 7. Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction. 8. Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher. 9. Assists with such large group activities as drill work, reading aloud, and storytelling.

10. Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers. 11. Provides instruction, under the supervision of the teacher, to the students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, giving oral tests, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans, and ensuring students’ success in school. 12. Helps the teacher to plan and maintain bulletin board and other classroom learning





provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of noncertified staff. Date Adopted: 1/16/2014

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION Manahawkin, NJ 08050 S-4 TITLE: SUBSTITUTE TEACHER AIDE QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High school diploma or equivalent required

9. Minimum 60 college credits preferred 10. Substitute Teacher Certificate preferred 11. Ability to work effectively with students in pre-K to sixth grade, as

well as classroom teacher 5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status REPORTS TO: Principal JOB GOAL: To aid the classroom teacher in carrying out the lessons of his/her

classroom. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist the classroom teacher in the delivery of an effective instructional program. 2. Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of

material or skills introduced by the teacher. 3. Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes. 4. Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher. 5. Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction. 6. Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the

teacher. 7. Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play

periods, and field trips. 8. Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of oral


assigned by the teacher. 10. Performs clerical duties related to the instructional program including attendance

reports, collection of money, duplication of materials, and distribution and return of notices to home.

11. Helps very young students with their clothing, snacktime routine, and toileting activities.

12. Performs other related duties as assigned. EVALUATION: The immediate supervisor and/or principal will investigate concerns or

complaints involving substitutes and documentation will be forwarded to the Superintendent’s Office for inclusion into personnel.

Date Adopted: 4/12/01, 10/16/08 Revised: 1/16/2014

Stafford Township School DistrictCollege Student Student Teaching/Fieldwork Placement


Last Name First Name CollegeBeginning

DateEnding

Date Cooperating Teacher/Location Type of PlacementAdams Elizabeth GCU 9/2/2014 12/12/2014 Jennifer Getz - Ocean Acres Student Teaching

Odgers Kaitlyn Stockton 9/2/2014 12/5/2014 Roxanne Callahan - PLC Student Teaching

Tedeschi Jennifer Rowan 7/1/2014 7/31/2014 Heather Paolo - ESY Fieldwork

Stafford Township

School District

2014 – 2015

Handbook and Calendar

Table of Contents Welcome 3 Administrative Offices 4 Administrative Staff 5 Mission Statement 6 Schools 7-11 Calendar Pages 12-21 Board of Education 22 Board of Education Elections 23 Board of Education Meeting Dates 24 Curriculum and Instruction 25-33 General Information 34-49 Health and Wellness 50-54 Safety and Security 55-68 Special Services 69-72 Code of Conduct 73-78 Miscellaneous 79

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Event dates and times listed in this handbook/calendar are subject to change. Please view our online calendar at www.staffordschool.org for up-to-date information.

http://www.staffordschool.org/

Welcome! With this copy of the Stafford Township School District Handbook/Calendar, we hope to make the 2014-2015 school year a most pleasant and productive one for both you and your child. Included are program descriptions, policies, procedures, and other materials with which we hope you will become familiar. This is your school district. We recommend that you learn as much as you can about the curriculum, programs, and school activities. We encourage you to become familiar with the various channels of communication in place to keep you informed about your child’s school. These include the district website (www.staffordschools.org), the GlobalConnect/Blackboard Connect Messaging System (phone and text), and Building and District Committees. In addition, we encourage you to be an active member of the PTA and Producers. Together we can make a difference! Best wishes for a safe and rewarding school year for you and your family.

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Administrative Offices

Administrative Offices 250 North Main Street Manahawkin, NJ 08050

609-978-5700

www.staffordschools.org

Mr. George J. Chidiac Superintendent

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Administrative Staff Deborah Addesso Director of Pupil Services Stephanie Bush Director of Special Services and Preschool Lori Coyne Director of Data and Assessment Richard Czyz Director of Curriculum and Instruction Susan D’Alessandro Principal Barbara D’Apuzzo Director of Personnel Margaret Hoffman Principal Margaret Hom School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Carl Krushinski Principal Dawn Reo Director of Technology, Professional Development and Grants William Wilkinson Principal 5

Mission Statement

The mission of the Stafford Township School District, a partnership of schools, parents, and community, shall provide a secure, nurturing

environment that fosters a positive self-image through educational achievement and

promotes mastery of the Common Core State Standards while encouraging students to

become life-long learners in a global society. 6

Oxycocus Elementary School (Preschool)

A Great Place to Begin

250 North Main Street Manahawkin, NJ 08050 Main Office: x1270 Nurse: x1073 Child Study Team: x1280 Attendance Secretary: x1017 Fax: 609-978-5739

School Hours: Full Day 8:55AM-3:30PM AM Only 8:55AM-11:55PM PM Only 12:30PM-3:30PM Late Arrival: 9:05AM; 12:40PM

Early Dismissal: Full Day 8:55AM-12:55PM AM Only 8:55AM-10:55AM PM Only 10:55AM-12:55PM Extended Day Program: 6:30AM-8:55AM 3:30PM-6PM Drop off/pick up at door 26

Stephanie Bush Director of Special Services and Preschool

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Delayed Opening: Full Day 10:55AM-3:30PM AM Only 10:55AM-1:15PM PM Only 1:15PM-3:30PM

Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center (Kindergarten)

Explore, Imagine, and Discover

1000 McKinley Avenue Manahawkin, NJ 08050 Main Office: x1350 Nurse: x1276 Child Study Team: x1280 Home School Liaison: x1210 Attendance Secretary: x1017 Fax: 609-978-8393

School Hours: 8:55AM - 3:30PM Late Arrival: 9:05AM Delayed Opening: 10:55AM - 3:30PM Early Dismissal: 12:55PM

Extended Day Program: 6:30AM - 8:55AM 3:30PM - 6:00 PM Drop off/pick up at main entrance

Carl Krushinski Principal

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Ocean Acres Elementary School (First and Second Grades)

Growing by Leaps and Bounds!

489 Nautilus Drive Manahawkin, NJ 08050 Main Office: x1198 Nurse: x1113 Child Study Team: x1077 Guidance Office: x1317 Home School Liaison: x1163 Attendance Secretary: x1017 Fax: 609-607-1983


Extended Day Program: 6:30AM - 8:45AM 3:20PM - 6:00PM AM drop off at PLC main entrance PM Pick up at OA door 9

Susan D’Alessandro Principal

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McKinley Avenue Elementary School (Third and Fourth Grades)

1000 McKinley Avenue Manahawkin, NJ 08050 Main Office: x1134 Nurse: x1140 Child Study Team: x1143 Guidance Office: x1148 Home School Liaison: x1142 Attendance Secretary: x1017 Fax: 609-978-5737


Extended Day Program: 6:30AM - 7:52AM 2:30PM - 6:00PM AM drop off at PLC main entrance PM Pick up at McKinley door 23

Margaret Hoffman Principal

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Believe and Succeed!

Stafford Intermediate School (Fifth and Sixth Grades)

1000 McKinley Avenue Manahawkin, NJ 08050 Main Office: x1066 Nurse: x1074 Child Study Team: x1183 Guidance Office: x1081 Home School Liaison: x1101 Attendance Secretary: x1017 Fax: 609-978-5738

School Hours: 7:47AM - 2:25PM Late Arrival: 8:00AM Delayed Opening: 9:55AM - 2:25PM Early Dismissal: 11:55AM

Extended Day Program: 6:30AM - 7:55AM 2:25PM - 6:00PM AM drop off at PLC main entrance PM Pick up at McKinley door 23

William Wilkinson Principal

Where Great Things Happen

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September 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Labor Day

2 Teacher Orientation Open House: McK/ Int – 9:30-10:30AM; OA - 11:30AM-12:30PM; Oxy - 1:30 to 2:30PM

3 School Opens – Early Dismissal for Students

4 Early Dismissal for Students

5 Early Dismissal for Students & Staff

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11 12 13

14 15 16 McK-Back to School Night 6 PM

17 Int-Back to School Night 6 PM

18 Board of Education Meeting – 7:30 PM

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21 22 23 OA-Back to School Night 6PM

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25 Fall Photos: Int

26 Fall Photos: Int

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28 29 30 PLC – Back to School Night 6 PM


Information regarding delayed openings, early dismissals and school cancellations can be found on pages

41-42 of this handbook. Please review all information carefully.

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PLC Spirit Week


October 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Oxy-Back to School Night 6:00 PM

2 3 Oxy Progress Reports

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5 6 7 8

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12 13 Early Dismissal for Students / Staff In-Service

14 15 16 Board of Education Meeting – 7:30 PM

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19 20 Fall Photos: OA

21 Fall Photos: OA

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26 27 Fall Photos: PLC

28 Fall Photos: Oxy; McK

29 Fall Photos: Oxy; McK

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31 Halloween Parade: McK/Int – 9AM Oxy – 10AM PLC – 12:30PM OA – 2PM


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Anti-Bullying Week / Fire Safety Week

Violence & Vandalism Week

OA Spirit Week




November 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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4 5 6 7 8

9 10 Veteran’s Day

11 Int Fall Photo Make-Up

12 PLC Student Awards

13 McKinley Student Awards

14 Ocean Acres Student Awards

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16 17 PLC-American Ed Week Visit

18 OA-American Ed Week Visit

19 McK-American Ed Week Visit /Grades 3&5 PAC Meetings: McK-10AM Int-10AM

20 Board of Education Meeting – 7:30PM Int-American Ed Week Visit /Grades 4&6

21 Oxy-American Ed Week Visit

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23 24 Early Dismissal – Parent/Teacher Conferences: PLC, Oxy, OA

25 Early Dismissal – Parent/Teacher Conferences: McK, Int

26 Early Dismissal – Parent/Teacher Conferences

27 Thanksgiving

28 School Closed

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School Closed – NJEA Convention

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December 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 PAC Meeting: Oxy – 10AM PLC – 10AM

2 PAC Meeting: OA – 10AM Holiday Shop-Int

3 Winter Concert-OA Holiday Shop-Int, PLC

4 Holiday Shop-PLC

5 6th Grade Dance Holiday Shop-Oxy

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7 8 PLC Holiday Story Night

9 PLC Holiday Story Night Holiday Shop-McK

10 Winter Concert-Inter. Choir Holiday Shop-McK, OA

11 Holiday Shop-OA

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15 16 PLC Progress Reports Winter Concert-Inter Band

17 18 Board of Education Meeting – 7:30 PM

19 Early Dismissal for Students & Staff

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24 25 Christmas Day

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January 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 New Year’s Day

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4 5 6 7 8

9 10

11 12 13 14 PLC, OA, McK, Oxy Fall Photo Make-Up

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18 19 Martin Luther King’s Birthday – School Closed

20 21 Winter Concert-McK

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25 26 27 28 6th Grade Musical

29 6th Grade Musical





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February 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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6 Ocean Acres Student Awards

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8 9 10 11 12 13 School Closed – Staff In-Service Day

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15 16 President’s Day – School Closed

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22 23 24 25 Incoming PS/KDG Meeting – 7PM STAC

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PLC Spirit Week




March 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 Spring Photos-PLC

4 Progress Reports-OA Book Fair PM Event

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8 9 10 Preschool Registration

11 Spring Photos-Int Preschool Reg.

12 Spring Photos-Int 4th/5th Grade Musical

13 4th/5th Grade Musical

14 4th/5th Grade Musical

15 16 17 Early Dismissal for Students – Staff In-Service Incoming PS/KDG Make-Up Meeting: 7PM STAC

18 Kindergarten Registration

19 Kindergarten Registration

20 Dodgeball-PTA Event

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24 Spring Photos-OA

25 Spring Photos-OA Incoming PS/KDG Make-Up Meeting- 7PM STAC

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McK/Int Spirit Week

Project Aware

Book Fair

Oxy Spirit Week




April 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 PAC Meeting: McK, Int – 6PM Spring Concert-Int. Band

2 Int. Spring Walk-A-Thon-9:15-10:15AM World Autism Awareness Day

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16 17 Grade 2 Swing

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19 20 21 Early Dismissal for Students – Staff In-Service Ocean Acres Student Awards


23 Spring Photos-Oxy McKinley Student Awards Take your Child to Work Day

24 Spring Photos- Oxy McK Spring Walk-A-Thon-9:15-10:15AM

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Spring Recess

Spring Recess

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May 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Spring Photos- McK PLC Spring Walk-A-Thon-10-11AM

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3 4 5 6 PAC Meeting: Oxy, PLC,OA – 6PM

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10 11 12 13 Spring Concert-OA

14 OA Spring Walk-A-Thon-1:45-2:45PM

15 McK Progress Reports

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17 18 19 20 Spring Concert-Int Choir Oxy Spring Walk-A-Thon-10-11AM

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24 25 Memorial Day – School Closed

26 27 Spring Concert-McK Oxy Trip to PLC

28 Special Education Shows

29 Million Minute Madness 6th Grade Dance

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June 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 OA Trip to McK Stepping Up Ceremony

3 PLC Trip to OA Stepping Up Ceremony

4 6th Grade Trip

5 PLC Student Awards/Show McK Field Day

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7 8 Ocean Acres Student Awards

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12 DARE Day/5th Grade Field Day OA Field Day; 12:45-3:15PM

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14 15 16 PLC Field Day

17 Oxy Field Day: 9:30-11AM; 1:30-3PM 6th Grade Fun Day

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25 Last Day and Early Dismissal for Staff

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Board of Education The nine member Board of Education is an elected body comprised of residents of Stafford Township. As board members, they establish policies and oversight for the Stafford Township School District and make important decisions that affect the educational offerings to the district’s children. Board members fulfill three-year terms and serve the residents and children of Stafford Township without pay. A listing of Board of Education members, meeting dates, agendas, meeting minutes, policies, and regulations are posted on the district website: www.staffordschools.org

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Board of Education Elections Board of Education candidate elections are held on the same day as the November General Election date. For 2014, that date is Tuesday, November 4th. To be eligible to vote, residents must be at least 18 years of age on the date of the election, a citizen of the United States, a county resident for 30 days before the election, and register at least 30 days before the election. Registration forms and vote by mail applications may be obtained from the Office of the County Clerk, 118 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ. These forms are also available in the lobby of each school and on the district website: www.staffordschools.org.

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Board of Education Meeting Dates The Board of Education welcomes and encourages the public to take an active role in the educational process. Members of the community are invited to attend Board meetings to ask questions and express opinions. Board meetings will begin at 7:30 PM on September 18th, October 16th, November 20th, and December 18th. After the election, the Board of Education will schedule a reorganization meeting in January. At the January meeting, the Board of Education will approve a schedule of meeting dates for the remainder of 2015. It is anticipated that the Board will continue to meet on the third Thursday of every month. The dates will be posted on the district website, when they become available. 24

Curriculum and Instruction Academically Gifted Program Many of our district students have exceptional academic abilities that may require additional motivation and challenge. Students in grades Kindergarten through second grade receive this additional enrichment in the classroom. The classroom teacher identifies the student’s exceptional abilities and enriches the student with activities and instruction that help the student grow academically. Our academically gifted program in grades three through six has two levels and students with exceptional academic potential work on project based activities designed to align with grade level curriculum and promote critical thinking. Students will work on project-based activities that will benefit their classrooms, their school or the community. A standardized ability test will be used to identify students who qualify for the program. District Testing and Assessment Student evaluation and assessment is the process of using tests, observations, and work samples to assess student progress and the effectiveness of implemented programs. School improvement at all levels is, and must be, assessment driven. The Stafford Township School District is committed to utilizing a variety of assessment instruments providing valid and reliable information that will promote the enhancement of district programs and the successful monitoring of student achievement. Assessment data is continually collected and analyzed.

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Curriculum and Instruction Assessment Instruments Formative assessment is used to identify needed instruction. Summative assessment is used to evaluate learning.

Miscue Analysis/Running Records – Formative Assessment will be used in kindergarten, first and second grades to assess student reading levels.

State Mandated Assessments – PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) is an online assessment administered in grades 3-6 to compare student performance to a set standard of proficiency. The NJASK-Science (New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge) is administered in 4th grade to compare student performance to a set standard of proficiency in science. The testing dates are determined by the State. Actual test dates take place within that testing window. More information will be provided throughout the year.

Standardized progress assessments will be administered two to three times per year to inform instruction throughout the year and evaluate individual student progress.

In View - An ability test that is given to all grade 2 students to identify a learning index for all students and to compare ability levels with achievement.

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Curriculum and Instruction Health Curriculum The Stafford Township School District provides students with a comprehensive health program that is aligned to State curriculum requirements. The Health curriculum is designed to promote health and wellness. Health activities are designed to be multi-disciplinary, cross-curricular and kinesthetically based. Each component is grade appropriate and builds on previous lessons. At grades 5 and 6 a discussion on growth and development is part of the curriculum. Notification of the “Family Life” program and its content will be made available for parents and guardians to review and permission forms will go home for approval. Drug and Alcohol Resistance Education, DARE, is a curriculum presented to our 5th grade students. The DARE program, sponsored by the Stafford Township Police Department, teaches students how to make appropriate decisions, how to deal with peer pressure, how to develop self-esteem and confidence and an awareness of the social, physical and legal issues pertaining to drugs and alcohol. Additionally, they are able to interact with local officers in a positive and informative environment. Homework Homework assignments are given for review and practice of skills and reinforcement of lessons, which are explained in school and should not exceed 10 minutes per grade level. (10 minutes of homework for grades K-1, 20 minutes for 2nd grade, 30 minutes for 3rd grade, 40 minutes for 4th grade, 50 minutes for 5th grade, and 60 minutes for 6th grade.) In addition, specific time should be set aside each day for independent reading at every grade level. The more you read the better reader you become. Parents/guardians should make an effort to provide a quiet work place for compliance in the completion of homework assignments. Requests for homework must be called in by 10AM for pick-up the same afternoon. Requests received after this time may not be ready until the following day. Whenever a student is absent, he/she will have the amount of days he/she was absent to make up the work. For example, if he/she was out one day, he/she will have one full day to make up the work.

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Curriculum and Instruction Parent / Guardian Teacher Conferences Conferences provide an opportunity for the parent/guardian and teacher to discuss a child’s progress. Conferences will be scheduled in mid-year for all grade levels (including pre-school). In the event of a disciplinary issue, parents/guardians may be required to attend a conference to address the circumstances. Parents and guardians should feel free to contact the teacher/school to arrange a conference if questions arise concerning their child. Progress Reports Each teacher shall issue progress reports on an individual basis as needed for improvement. These reports, which will be in narrative form, shall serve to notify parents/guardians if the student is not meeting appropriate standards. Report Cards On a quarterly basis, parents/guardians will be provided with information regarding their child’s academic progress, strengths, and weaknesses. Preschool and kindergarten will use a variety of developmentally appropriate reporting systems. Grades one through six will use traditional report cards purposely designed to address the developmental abilities of specific grade levels. Additional information can be found at the district’s website: www.staffordschools.org.

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Curriculum and Instruction (Special Areas)

ART - Art instruction is provided to all students and emphasizes the teaching of basic art skills by using different art media. The art work of pupils is usually displayed throughout the school and at times used for school assemblies. Community members may also utilize the work for displays. LIBRARY/MEDIA CENTER- Formal library instruction is provided for all district students in grades 1 and 2. In addition, students in grade 3-6 are encouraged to use the library as often as possible for book exchange and research. The main goal of our library program is to develop awareness and appreciation of good literature and reading at all grade levels and to provide our teachers and students with a variety of up-to-date print and non-print materials which aid in the implementation of the school curriculum. MUSIC - The instrumental music program is conducted during and after school hours for pupils in grades 4-6. The program includes a brass ensemble and a marching band that performs at various parades, town, and general school functions. The program is taught by fully certified teachers. The vocal music program is taught one day per week by a certified music teacher. The program is required for all pupils in grades K-6. Open chorus for any students interested will be available for grades 2, 4, 5 and 6. An auditioned chorus will also be available in grade 6.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION - The physical education program is a carefully planned sequence of learning activities designed to build physical strength and refine basic motor skills. Additionally, these learning activities help promote life-long physical fitness, health, and wellness. All students receive physical education instruction every week. Students should wear shorts, slacks or sweat pants and tops suitable for exercise. Proper sneakers and socks should be worn for safety and hygienic purposes. Please remember to follow these guidelines when sending your child to school on physical education days: 1. All athletic shoes (sneakers) must be flat on the bottom and have rubber soles. 2. Absolutely NO ELEVATED SHOES or SHOES WITH HEELS are permitted. These shoes do not allow the

foot to bend or move properly. They are heavier and tend to be more awkward. In addition, the elevation makes it very easy to twist an ankle.

3. All shoes must have either shoelaces or secure Velcro fasteners. The laces should be the proper length so that they do not drag on the floor and cause your child to trip. PLEASE NOTE: “bungee” laces, zipper-only fasteners, buckles and “slip-ons” DO NOT offer the proper support and are therefore NOT PERMITTED.

We realize that athletic shoes can be costly and hopefully these guidelines will help you to make appropriate choices for proper footwear for physical education. In fact, these guidelines are certainly applicable for all instances where physical activity is taking place. Special considerations may be made for religious, medical, or special education considerations. Please contact the building principal.

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Curriculum and Instruction (Kindergarten Special Areas)

Kindergarten students will experience a number of different specials that are developmentally appropriate for their age and ability level. All Kindergarten special area teachers will connect their instruction and activities to a monthly theme that correlates to the curriculum. The overall goal of the entire Kindergarten special area department is to assist in the development of the whole child to become a good citizen with a wealth of experiences in a number of supplemental instructional areas. All Kindergarten students will have nine thirty minute special area classes per week. Examples may include physical education experience, vocal music experience, science discovery experience, art experience, and social skills.

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Curriculum and Instruction (Preschool Special Areas)

Preschool students will have the opportunity , depending on session attending, to experience a number of different specials that are developmentally appropriate for their age and ability. These specials will connect not only to the preschool curriculum, but to the classroom instruction as well. The specials will begin in the students’ familiar classroom environment, but as the students become more familiar with the special area teacher, the experiences will take place in new surroundings. Each special will be thirty minutes in duration. Examples of the types of specials are: art experience, gross motor/physical activity experience, literary/technology experience and social skills.

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Curriculum and Instruction (Technology)

Our students are living and learning in a world of rapid change and advancement in technology. This has created many important tools that can be utilized in the classroom. Stafford Township School District recognizes the importance and has made great strides in bringing technology into the classroom. It is vital that we begin to prepare our students for the technological world in which they live and believe that technology is an instrumental part in the learning process. At the present time, we have fully functioning computer labs in each school and a Media Center PC in each classroom. We have an internet and intranet system within the district and a computer training site for staff members. Our goal is to use technology as a tool to enhance instruction, foster creativity, encourage higher order thinking, facilitate cooperative learning and increase student motivation. For further information please visit our website www.staffordschools.org

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General Information Affirmative Action Stafford Township School District is in compliance with the State and Federal Laws which prohibit educational program and employment discrimination on the basis of gender (New Jersey law against discrimination: Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments); handicap (New Jersey law against discrimination: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973);age (New Jersey law against discrimination: Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967); and race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or national origin (New Jersey law against discrimination: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964) and any other class specifically protected by state of federal law, Board of Education Policy and the Comprehensive Equity Plan. Inquiries should be directed to the District Affirmative Action Officer, Lori Coyne, Ocean Acres Elementary School, 489 Nautilus Drive, Manahawkin, NJ 08050, 609-978-5700 ext. 1273.

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General Information Absences The safety and security of our children are of paramount interest to both parents and the schools. The district’s attendance procedure/regulation is one that requires a parent to contact the attendance officer by telephone when your child will not be in school. Your message can be left on voicemail prior to the opening of school. In the event that your child is absent and the district has not been notified, you will receive this automated call informing you that your student is absent. In accordance with the attendance procedure/regulation parents are required to send a written excuse for a student’s absence upon the student’s return to school. For the attendance office please call 978-5700 x1017. Tardiness We believe that punctuality is an important personal trait. When parents permit tardiness, or consistently sign their child out early, they transmit a negative message on the importance of school, education, and respect to the teacher, and it results in lost instructional time. It is expected that every effort will be made by parents and students to be punctual and to remain in school until the end of the day. The Stafford Township Board of Education Tardiness Policies and Procedures are available on the district website: www.staffordschools.org.

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General Information Calendar Adjustments Please be advised that spring break and the last day of school are subject to change due to snow and other emergencies. If any inclement weather days are experienced prior to March 1, the Board of Education may chose to make up the days during spring break. Please take this into consideration when making plans. Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC) -is a state-of-the-art theater that can accommodate up to 800 guests. Its primary purpose is for district events, such as student concerts, plays, and assemblies. When not in use by the district, it is available for use by government entities, school-related groups, educational or community based non-profit and for-profit groups. The policy and regulation governing STAC usage are available on the district website.

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General Information Extended Day Program The Stafford Township School District will offer year round child care programs for children in preschool through 6th grade. There will be full-time before school and after school care available. AM Extended Day sessions will meet in the Primary Learning Center (PLC). The hours offered will be 6:30AM until the start of school. Ocean Acres students will be bused, at no cost to the parent/guardian, to the Ocean Acres School in time for the start of school. McKinley Avenue and Intermediate School students will be walked to their schools with supervision.

Registration forms and calendars are available on the district website: www.staffordschools.org

Pricing: AM Pricing: $6.00 PM Extended Day sessions will meet in Ocean Acres, PLC and McKinley. The hours offered will be dismissal time until 6:00pm. PM Pricing: up to 4:00PM (INT, MCK) $6.00 up to 4:30PM (PLC, OXY, OA) $6.00 up to 6:00PM (PM only) $12.00

Full-time AM and PM (arrive 6:30AM stay until 6PM) $15.00

Siblings who reside at the same address will receive a 10% discount.

Unscheduled “Drop In” Fees: 6:30AM-9AM $10.00 per hour Dismissal - 6PM $10.00 per hour

*Preschool Extended Day will be held in the Oxycocus School. Both the AM and the PM Programs will be in this school. The times and rates as listed above apply.

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General Information District Enrichment Programs The Stafford Township School District offers enrichment programs to students in kindergarten through sixth grade. The programs are developed around student needs and interests and are run by certified staff members. Programs may be offered in Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Performing Arts, Community Service, Technology, Art, Physical Education, as well as other areas. All students are eligible to participate in these programs.

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General Information Dress Regulations The personal appearance of every student is an important component of establishing a safe environment that provides optimal learning and promotes respect for one another. An official dress code has been developed by the Board of Education in order to promote an atmosphere conducive to learning and to provide our students with guidelines to facilitate appropriate decision making skills. A student’s dress may not: present a hazard to the health and safety of the student to him/herself or to others in school; materially interfere with schoolwork, create disorder, or disrupt the educational program; cause excessive wear or damage to school property; prevent the student from achieving his or her own educational objectives because of blocked vision or restricted movement. If there is any question as to the suitability of a student’s dress, the building principal will bring it to the attention of the student and/or parents. Our district values and needs the support of parents in upholding the dress code guidelines. Please note that there are special days, as specifically identified by the building principal, where special dress will be accepted (e.g. spirit day, pajama day). Special considerations may be made for religious, medical, or special education considerations. Please contact the building principal. A copy of the student dress code is available on the district website: www.staffordschools.org

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General Information Early Sign Out Parents/guardians wishing to pick-up their child early should send in a note with their child to be given to their teacher. Parents/Guardians who have not sent in a note must call the main office secretaries at least 15 minutes in advance of dismissal to advise them that the student will be picked up early. Anytime a child is picked up, whether it be during the school day or at dismissal, parents/guardians must come in to the school’s main office to sign the student out. If the secretaries in the main office are unfamiliar with the parent/guardians, it may be necessary to present proof of relationship by a current driver’s license or other valid ID. No student shall be permitted to leave the school before the close of the school day unless he/she is met in the office and is signed out by a parent/guardian or adult specifically authorized in writing by the parent to act on his/her behalf. All driveways must remain clear for arriving buses. Please use designated student drop-off/parking areas. All visitors to our schools must report directly to the main office or visitor’s station and receive a visitor’s pass. For more information about Early Sign Out, please see the Stafford Township Board of Education Late Arrival and Early Dismissal Policy and Regulation available on the website: www.staffordschools.org.

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General Information Emergency School Closings Emergency school closings may be necessary due to inclement weather. Please plan where your child will go if there is an emergency school closing. In addition to closing school during inclement weather, two other options may be utilized which you need to be aware of and prepared for: Delayed Opening In the event that weather conditions are anticipated to be hazardous only for a short time in the morning (i.e. ice) the district will announce on a local radio station (see below) a two hour delayed opening. Please be advised that an abbreviated hot and cold menu will be available to students. If this occurs, school hours will be as follows: Intermediate School 9:47AM - 2:25PM McKinley Avenue School 9:52AM - 2:30PM Ocean Acres 10:45AM - 3:20PM Primary Learning Center 10:55AM - 3:30PM Oxycocus School 10:55AM - 3:30PM

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General Information Early Dismissal In the event that weather conditions necessitate school closing early, an announcement will be made on the local radio station (see below). An abbreviated hot and cold menu will be available to students. Students will be dismissed as follows: Intermediate School 11:47AM dismissal McKinley Avenue School 11:52AM dismissal Ocean Acres 12:45PM dismissal Primary Learning Center 12:55PM dismissal Oxycocus School 12:55PM dismissal School cancellations and announcements will be made on 92.7 WOBM and NEWS 12 NJ television station. In addition, updated information will be immediately posted on the home page of the district’s website: www.staffordschools.org. Please make all necessary arrangements for children in advance for any possible delayed opening, early dismissal or emergency school closing.

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General Information Food Service Students will be offered foods from five food groups (grain, fruit, vegetable, protein and dairy) and they must take at least 3 of the 5 menu items. In addition, they must always take at least ½ cup of a fruit or vegetable. Parents/guardians are encouraged to be proactive and speak with your child about the USDA Choose My Plate. We will use this identifier to try and help students put into practice the guidelines needed to help them build healthier meals. For more information on Choose My Plate, please visit www.choosemyplate.gov. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the food service general manager, Mary Bueti at (609) 978-5700 X1151.

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General Information Fundraising Activities Door-to-door solicitation for grades K-6 is forbidden. Incentives, monetary or material, are not permitted. The Board of Education recognizes the value of having pupils participate in fundraising activities but at no time should a fundraising activity interfere with the education program. Board policy prohibits fundraising activities which include door-to-door sales by students. This policy prohibits any fundraising activity that includes incentives or bonus points awarded to students through which an individual student may earn a prize or other remuneration for raising funds. The Board prohibits the collection of money in school or on school property or at any school sponsored event by a pupil for personal benefit. The Pupil Fund Raising policy is available on the district website: www.staffordschools.org

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General Information Kindergarten Registration A child must be five years of age on or before October 1 to be admitted to Kindergarten. A mandatory Parent/Guardian meeting for all incoming kindergarten students will be held in the spring to provide an overview of what your child will experience at the Primary Learning Center and to distribute all registration materials. Registration appointments will be scheduled in April. Parents/Guardians will be required to attend with the student to review and submit all completed registration forms. Any pupil entering the Stafford Township School District is required to present a physical exam performed no earlier than 365 days prior to the date the child enters the district, an original birth certificate from the Bureau of Vital Statistics with raised seal, two proofs of residency, and a record of immunizations signed by a healthcare provider. Please refer to the Immunizations section of this document for a list of required immunizations for Kindergarten.

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General Information Parent Teacher Association (PTA) The Stafford Township Parent Teacher Association represents each of the district’s five schools. The PTA is comprised of parents, teachers, staff and administrators who work together to make the educational process run smoothly. Members of the PTA arrange fundraisers to provide supplemental activities and programs for our students and families. We encourage all members of the community to join. Information can be obtained at www. staffordschools.org/PTA or by emailing [email protected].

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General Information Preschool Registration An integrated, child centered, play based preschool program that includes children of all capabilities, skills, and interests is offered by the Stafford Township School District. Full and half day preschool classes are available for children ages 3-5. The child must be three by October 1 to enroll. The district utilizes a state approved preschool curriculum. Tuition/Fees: Please contact the Preschool Office at 609-978-5700 x1270 for more detailed pricing and tuition information. All tuition monies are to be paid on the 15th of each month prior to attending. We offer a 10% discount if tuition is paid in full by August 15 for any program option. Our free and reduced 4-year-old students may be eligible for free tuition. Any pupil entering the Stafford Township School District is required to present a physical exam performed no earlier than 365 days prior to the date the child enters the district, an original birth certificate from the Bureau of Vital Statistics with raised seal, two proofs of residency, and a record of immunizations signed by a healthcare provider. Please refer to the Immunizations section of this document for a list of required immunizations for Preschool.

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General Information Producers Producers is a board approved “School Related Group” supporting visual and performing arts in the Stafford Township School District. The goal of this group is to fundraise throughout the year in order to support the visual and performing arts programs in the schools. Membership is open to all parents and guardians, community members and past students (grades 7-12) who would like to volunteer their time throughout the year to help support the arts. For further information email [email protected]. Student Records Stafford Township School District student records are kept and access is maintained according to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the New Jersey Department of Education Regulations. Parents shall have access to these records upon request. Copies of pages of these records shall be provided to parents/guardians on request at a minimal fee established by Board of Education Policy and administrative procedure. The Pupil Records Policy, the Pupil Health Records Policy, and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Policy can be found on the district website: www.staffordschools.org.

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General Information Use of Building Applications Any organization requesting the use of the building shall make written application on an official application form available in the main office of each school or through the STAC Manager. Volunteers Volunteers are an important part of our district. They provide assistance to our teachers, allowing for more one-on-one time with their students, and they also work in areas outside the classroom, helping with district-wide projects. Parents and guardians can work as little as one hour per week with a specific teacher to a few hours each week in different buildings. You can also be an on-call volunteer and we will contact you when we need assistance with a special project. For more information visit our website: www.staffordschools.org

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Health and Wellness Accident Insurance The Board of Education will provide parents the opportunity to purchase extended accident insurance coverage, at no cost to the board, for injury resulting from accidents sustained by students while participating in activities outside of school, not school-related and not a school curricular program. Said optional insurance is being provided in accordance with Stafford Township Board of Education policy available on the district’s website: www.staffordschools.org. Communicable Disease Control Parents should notify the school nurse whenever their child contracts one of the following: chicken pox, German measles, measles, mumps, streptococcal infections (including scarlet fever), influenza, hepatitis, mononucleosis, meningitis, ring worm, pin worm, impetigo, scabies, fifth’s disease, conjunctivitis or head lice. The School Nurse may request a doctor’s note in some situations before the child returns to school.

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Health and Wellness Emergency Care A contact verification form is sent home at the end of each school year. Parents/guardians are asked to review and edit this sheet, make necessary changes, sign and return to school. This form should include the names and telephone numbers of emergency contacts who will be accessible during school hours in the event of an illness or injury of a child. In case of illness or injury during school hours, the nurse will assess the problem and act accordingly. If, in the nurse’s judgment, further care is required, the parent/guardian will be notified. If the parent/guardian cannot be reached, the nurse will contact the person designated on the student’s emergency contact list. Gym Excuses The school nurse or parent may excuse a child from gym for two days, after which time a note from the doctor is needed. A child with a severe injury, extended illness, surgery or hospitalization must have a doctor’s note to return to school or gym. If your child is excused from gym they may also be excluded from recess, certain class trips or other activities depending on the child’s condition and an assessment of risk factors. As appropriate, the school principal will confer with the school nurse and the parent to determine if these additional limitations are necessary to provide a safe environment for the student.

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Health and Wellness Health Updates Please provide written documentation from your health care provider if there is any change in your child’s health during the summer or school year. Immunizations Preschool Proof of the following immunizations are required: Polio Vaccine (3 doses) DPT Vaccine (4 doses) MMR (1 dose) Haemophilus B (Hib) Varicella Vaccine: 1 dose on or after first birthday Pneumococcal Vaccine – 1 dose Seasonal Influenza – (1 dose)-annually between September 1 and December 31

In addition, all children must have a complete physical examination no earlier than 365 days prior to the start of the school year.

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Health and Wellness Immunizations (cont.) Kindergarten Proof of the following immunizations are required: Polio Vaccine (3 doses, last dose on or after the 4th birthday) DPT Vaccine (4 doses, last dose on or after the 4th birthday) MMR (1 dose after the age of one year + a second dose of Measles Vaccine before starting school) Hepatitis B Vaccine: 3 doses Varicella Vaccine: 1 dose on or after first birthday If immunizations are not yet complete at the time of registration, please bring documentation from your Health Care Provider of immunizations given thus far. In addition, all children must have a complete physical examination no earlier than 365 days prior to the start of the school year. Entering 6th Grade Proof of the following immunizations are required: Tdap-1 dose Meningococcal

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Health and Wellness Medication Policy A note from the parent AND a note from the doctor are required for ANY medication to be given by the school nurse. The doctor’s order must contain the diagnosis, name, dosage, route and frequency of the medication, the time the medication is to be given, and the length of time the medication is to be continued. An adult must bring all medication to the nurse in the original, properly labeled container; students are NOT allowed to carry medication to school, for safety reasons. This policy applies to all non-prescription medicines (cough drops, cough syrup, lip balm, Tylenol, Advil, etc.) and all prescription medicines. If your child takes medication on a regular basis in school, a new parent/M.D. note must be brought in at the beginning of each school year. For life threatening illness (asthma or medically documented history of anaphylaxis and/or treatment of diabetes) students may be permitted to carry and self-administer medication. If you think this is indicated for your child, contact your school nurse and she will give you the appropriate forms, which must be completed by the prescribing physician and the parent/guardian. For the convenience of students with asthma, there is a nebulizer in each nurse’s office. Parents will be asked to provide the appropriate prescribed medication, doctor’s orders, tubing and mouthpiece or mask for their child’s use. On days that the air quality is “unsafe’ due to pollen/mold counts or ozone levels, parents of students with asthma or severe allergies may send a note to the teacher asking that their child not go outside. Medication related permission forms are available from the school nurse.

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Safety and Security Bikers and Walkers In accordance with Stafford Township Board of Education Policy for those students living close enough to the school to ride their bikes (in grades five and six) or walk, the following conditions must be adhered to: 1. A written permission statement from the parent/guardian must be received. 2. Bikers must wear required safety equipment and follow all rules set forth in Board

of Education Regulation - Pupil Use of Vehicles. 3. Students are expected to arrive at school on time. Lateness may result in

suspension of this privilege. 4. Students will wait until all buses have left before they are dismissed. 5. Any witnessed reports of unsafe riding may result in loss of privilege. A copy of the Stafford Township Board of Education Regulation is available on the district website: www.staffordschools.org.

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Safety and Security Bus Rules and Regulations Our school bus drivers have been trained in safe driving techniques. We respect and appreciate their abilities and contributions to the Stafford Township School District. Our drivers have the tremendous responsibility of transporting 2,500 students on a daily basis. The Stafford Township School District’s Bus Rules Handbook is sent home with students on the first day of school. Parents should arrive at the bus stop 10 minutes prior to scheduled pick up time. Parents should read and discuss the rules and regulations with their children. It is extremely important for parents and students to know and adhere to the handbook’s rules and regulations. The drivers’ ability to operate the bus in a safe manner largely depends upon your support of these rules and regulations. Thank you for understanding how your support of the rules will assist our drivers in providing safe transportation for your child. Please also be aware that the buses are equipped with cameras which serve as monitoring devices to help maintain safe and secure conditions for all pupils. The Monitoring Devices on School Vehicles Policy is available on the district website: www.staffordschools.org.

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Safety and Security Emergency Response Plan The Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant in Forked River and the State of New Jersey have provided the school district with the following emergency response plan. If a problem arises, the degree of emergency will be classified as follows: Emergency Category Plant Condition Public Response Notification of Off-normal situation Requires no action Unusual Event No release expected Alert May affect plant safety Requires no action Off site release not probable Site Area Equipment failure Public protective Potential for radioactive actions will be directed after incident Release assessment. Based on information received from the power plant, field evaluation by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, and meteorological conditions, the State Office of Emergency Management will provide measures to insure public safety. The public response and the localities affected will be broadcast in the form of specific instructions. Stay tuned to one of the following radio stations: WOBM 92.7 FM or WJRZ 100.1 FM. When necessary and for safety’s sake, during normal school hours your child will be relocated to Stockton State College in Pomona. In this instance, please do not go to school to pick-up children.

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Safety and Security Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying Stafford Township School District recognizes that harassment, intimidation and bullying have a negative effect on school climate and are therefore, strictly prohibited. Students who are intimidated and fearful cannot give their education the single-minded attention they need for success. Bullying can also lead to more serious violence. Every student has the right to an education and to be safe on school grounds. “Harassment, intimidation, or bullying” means any gesture, any written, verbal or physical act, or any electronic communication as defined in N.J.S.A. 18A:37-14, whether it be a single incident or a series of incidents that: 1. Is reasonably perceived as being motivated by either any actual or perceived characteristic, such as race,

color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or a mental, physical or sensory disability; or

2. By any other distinguishing characteristic; and that 3. Takes place on school property, at any school-sponsored function, on a school bus, or off school grounds,

as provided for in N.J.S.A. 18A:17-15.3, that substantially disrupts or interferes with the orderly operation of the school or the rights of other pupils; and that

4. A reasonable person should know, under the circumstances, that the act(s) will have the effect of physically or emotionally harming a pupil or damaging the pupil’s property, or placing a pupil in reasonable fear of physical or emotional harm to his/her person or damage his/her property; or

5. Has the effect of insulting or demeaning any pupil or group of pupils; or 6. Creates a hostile educational environment for the pupil by interfering with a pupil’s education or by

severely or pervasively causing physical or emotional harm to the pupil.

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Safety and Security Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying (cont.) Electronic communication” means a communication transmitted by means of an electronic device, including, but not limited to, a telephone, cellular phone, computer, or pager. While this definition is broad, not every incident or issue is considered harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Often, harassment, intimidation, or bullying is associated with an imbalance of power and not normal peer conflict or teasing. For more information and discussion, please contact the building principal and/or attend one of our anti-bullying programs/workshops offered throughout the year. The district prohibits active or passive support for acts of harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Pupils are encouraged to support other pupils who: 1. Walk away from acts of harassment, intimidation, and bullying when they see them; 2. Constructively attempt to stop acts of harassment, intimidation, or bullying; 3. Provide support to pupils who have been subjected to harassment, intimidation, or bullying;

and 4. Report acts of harassment, intimidation, and bullying to the designated school staff member.

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Safety and Security Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying (cont.) Consequences and remedial actions for incidents of harassment, intimidation, and bullying are as set forth in the Stafford Township Board of Education Harassment , Intimidation, and Bullying and Pupil Code of Conduct Policies and Regulations (available on the district website: www.staffordschools.org). All incidents of alleged harassment, intimidation, and bullying should be reported to the building principal. From there, the building principal will refer the matter to the anti-bullying specialist for further investigation. In addition, anti-bullying hotlines, which allow parents/guardians and students to anonymously report incidents of harassment, intimidation and bullying, are available and will continue to be available under the revised reporting procedures. These hotlines can be reached by calling 978-5700 and one of the following extensions: Oxycocus School x1802; Primary Learning Center x1805; Ocean Acres School x1801; McKinley Ave. School x1803; and Intermediate School x1804.

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Safety and Security Integrated Pest Management Pests and pesticides can be harmful to people, especially children. Our district has a policy and plan, which include a notification system for pesticide use. IPM focuses on preventing pest problems first. If necessary, pesticides may be applied when other methods are ineffective. Preference will be given towards the choice of a “low-impact” pesticide whose use can result in reduced exposure and reduced risk to both human health and the environment. All parents, teachers, staff members and school administrators play a key role in keeping the school environment safe and healthy. By staying informed, you can ensure proper implementation of our policy and state law. The policy and a list of pesticides used during the prior school year are available on our website or from our IPM Coordinator, Wayne Morris 978-5700 x1045. Lost and Found Please mark all your child’s property such as book bags, lunch boxes, clothing, etc. If an article is lost, the main office of each school maintains a “lost and found” department.

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Safety and Security Personal Property Parents/guardians are cautioned not to allow students to bring expensive personal property (e.g. large amounts of money, cameras, jewelry) or other valuables to school. Students, not the school district, are responsible for their personal property. Students who bring these items to school do so at their own risk, and the district assumes no responsibility for these items if lost or stolen. In addition, please note that electronic communication and recording devices (e.g. cell phones, electronic games) are only permitted in accordance with the policies and procedures set forth by the Stafford Township Board of Education (available on the district website: www.staffordschools.org). School Property The Board of Education has allocated a substantial portion of the educational budget for books, supplies and equipment. Students are encouraged to treat all school property with care and respect. In order to insure a longer book life, all books must be covered for the school year by the end of September. Replacement costs for all lost or damaged books will be charged. End of year fines are assessed for loss or misuse of books, materials, and other school property. Final report cards will not be issued until all materials are returned and/or fines paid.

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Safety and Security Start of the School Day Unless a student is enrolled in the Extended Day or Drop In program, there is NO SUPERVISION, before the opening of the school day. Parents/guardians should consider enrolling their child in either of these programs if they must drop their child off prior to the opening of school. To ensure proper supervision and to prevent unnecessary tiring of the child, parents transporting their children to school should NOT arrive more than 5 minutes before the start of school. Please remember to use the designated student drop-off/parking areas. Youth Helpline The New Jersey Youth Helpline, 2NDFLOOR, is a toll-free, anonymous and confidential helpline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to all New Jersey Young people, ages 10-24, Youth can call 2NDFLOOR at 1-888-222-2228 to speak with professionals and trained volunteers who listen attentively, non-judgmentally and compassionately to issues and problems they are facing. Visit www.2NDFLOOR for more information.

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Safety and Security School Visitors • The Principal maintains a logbook in the main office of the school through the T-

Pass System. Each visitor shall enter his/her name and the purpose of his/her visit in the logbook. Each visitor will be given an identification tag or badge, which must be worn while the visitor is in the school.

• When a visitor has completed the business of his/her visit, he/she will return directly to the school office, return the identification tag or badge, and promptly leave the building.

• Permission to visit a classroom in session must be sought from and granted by the Principal and must be made at least one day in advance of the intended visit. All guidelines set forth by the Principal for orderly operation of the school/class shall be followed. For more information on visitor procedures, please contact the building Principal.

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Special Services English Language Services (ELS) The English Languages Services (ELS) Program is one in which the limited English proficient student will receive a minimum of 100 minutes of instruction per week. Specific mandated tests and classroom performance are used to select students for this program. Guidance The school district employs four certified guidance teachers to promote growth of the pupil within the family, school, and community. Home Instruction Pupils who are unable to attend school because of an injury/illness may receive home instruction. With the written note of concern of the pupil’s physician, home instruction may be provided. All home instruction will be arranged through the Office of Special Services by calling 978-5700 x1030.

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Special Services Home School Liaisons (HSL) Four certified teachers will be working with classroom teachers and families to help promote student success. These Home School Liaisons will provide parent training and initiate parenting networks to help enhance communication opportunities. HSL workshops are listed on the calendar pages, please check the district website for any changes or updates: www.staffordschools.org Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) The purpose of the I&RS committee is to recommend interventions for students experiencing difficulties in school. Each I&RS committee is made up of the building Principal, the classroom teacher, the Home School Liaison, and the guidance counselor. Other staff members are encouraged to join the team on an as needed basis. Classroom teachers request assistance from the I&RS committee to help students gain school success. Students may be referred to the committee because they are experiencing academic, behavioral, family, and/or health difficulties. Parents/guardians may also request assistance for their child through the I&RS committee by contacting the Home School Liaison in their building. The teacher and the I&RS committee develop an action plan to help the student become more successful. This plan lists suggestions and strategies for the classroom teacher to use, and may note other recommendations that would be helpful to the student, parents/guardians, and teacher. Throughout the process, parents/guardians are involved.

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Special Services Basic Skills Students who need additional assistance are provided help in school via individual instruction or small group instruction provided by basic skills teachers. The job of the basic skills teacher is to assist students. Office of Special Services The Stafford Township School District offers a full complement of special services in compliance with state and federal regulations. Child Study Team members (psychologists, social workers and learning consultants) are assigned to each school to identify children with learning disabilities and to provide consultation and intervention services. Parents who need more information regarding special services offered in the district are invited to contact their child’s teacher, principal, or Director of Special Services. A copy of Parents Rights in Special education (PRISE), created by the New Jersey Department of Education can be obtained from the Director of Special Services or from the district website: www.staffordschools.org. In addition, copies of the Special Education Policies are available on the district website.

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Special Services Special Education for Preschool Children with Disabilities Each spring, Stafford Township School District provides a screening of 3 year olds (and those who will turn 3 by the end of the calendar year) whose parents/guardians suspect the presence of a developmental disability or educational handicap. If the screening team determines that more intense testing is warranted, the preschooler is referred to the Preschool Child Study Team (psychologist, social worker, learning consultant, speech/language therapist) for a comprehensive evaluation. If determined eligible for special services, the team may recommend placement in one of the preschool programs for children with disabilities located at the Oxycocus Elementary School. If the disability is severe, a recommendation may be made for placement in an appropriate, approved private school for the handicapped. Preschool classes are full-time and are held Monday-Friday. For further information regarding preschool services, contact the Director of Special Services or a member of the Preschool Child Study Team. Speech All students in district identified with language disorders are provided speech and language assistance.

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Code of Conduct Student/Parent/Guardian Guide The Board of Education adopts this Pupil Discipline/Code of Conduct to establish standards and procedures for positive pupil development and behavioral expectations on school grounds, including on a school bus or at school-sponsored functions, and as appropriate and as permitted by law, for conduct away from school grounds. Stafford Township Schools belong to all of us. We must respect all who work and learn here. We must take care of the buildings, vehicles, furniture, equipment and grounds to assure that we maintain a safe and pleasant learning environment for everyone. In keeping with our district mission, we believe that the schools should be a secure place with high standards of student behavior. To achieve this goal, we believe the following ideals must be supported: • All students have the right to learn. • All teachers have the right to teach. • Everyone has the right to enjoy a safe and secure environment at school. • Everyone has the right to safe and secure transportation to and from school. • We must respect the differences and dignity of all people. Bias and/or prejudice toward anyone, in any

way, cannot be tolerated. • All people, children and adults, should treat each other with respect and kindness. This means never

trying to be deliberately hurtful to anyone with words or actions. • We must be considerate of the rights of others to work without disruption. • We must respect and care for the property of others. • The school, bus and playground rules must be followed.

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Code of Conduct Code of Student Behavior: • Respect for other students is expected within the buildings, playgrounds and

school buses. • Respect must be shown for teachers, aides, cafeteria/playground aides, bus

driver aides, custodians, and all staff members, parents and visitors who may be in the school.

• Students are expected to be cooperative with substitute staff and adhere to their rules and procedures.

• Staff directives must be followed. • Name-calling, teasing, hurtful remarks and/or gestures are not acceptable. • Personal belongings may not be touched without the permission of the owner. • Any student who is teased, physically injured or has his/her rights violated as per

this code shall be obligated to report such incidents immediately to the nearest adult in charge. No student is justified in retaliating in any way, and such retaliation itself will not be tolerated. The supervising adult in charge will handle all reported incidents fairly and expeditiously.

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Code of Conduct Consequences of Not Meeting Expectations: • The following steps will be followed when expectations are not met: • Individual classroom teacher behavior management plans implemented. • Teacher or principal confers with student. • Parents/guardians may be informed through phone calls, conferences, or written

notes when expectations are not met repeatedly, or if the severity of the incident requires immediate parent involvement.

• Certain privileges may be revoked when appropriate. These may include separation from the group or loss of lunchtime recess.

• Repeated bus discipline referrals will result in suspension from bus transportation.

• An after school detention period may be appropriate in some cases. This detention period will be supervised.

• For serious continued inappropriate behavior, a supervised in-school suspension may be warranted.

• In extreme circumstances, a student may be excluded from school via an out-of-school suspension for a period of time determined by administration.

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Code of Conduct Consequences that follow when expectations are not met will be appropriate to the age of the student. Student discipline and code of conduct in the district will be applied without regard to race, creed, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, a mental, physical or sensory disability, perceived disability, refusal for genetic test, genetic information, atypical heredity cellular or blood trait, AIDS and HIV status, or by any other distinguishing characteristic, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5. As appropriate and as required by law, any student to be disciplined shall be provided the due process procedures for students and their families as set forth in N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.2 through 7.6. Staff members and/or principals will review the circumstances related to each incident. The Stafford Township School District Code of Conduct consists of Board of Education authorized policies and procedures containing a system of school rules which define acceptable student behavior through a system of rewards, sanctions and due process. The information contained in this portion of the handbook is intended to be the student/parent/guardian guide to the Code of Conduct and Code of Student Behavior. More detailed information is available in Policy and Regulation 5600-Pupil Discipline/Code of Conduct, which can be found on the district website: www.staffordschools.org. Our notion of what is suitable or correct behavior is grounded in our common sense of ethical behavior and shared values, as well as in the laws that define specific acts which are socially acceptable. A set of core values serves as the foundation for the district’s code of conduct. The framework for our core values is based upon respect for self, respect for others, respect for society and respect for the environment.

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Code of Conduct

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

PHYSICAL AGGRESSION

· Pushing · Shoving

· Kicking · Hitting

· Defacing Property · Stealing · Use of inappropriate

gestures · Spitting

· Physical acts that are frightening, demeaning or humiliating, but not bodily harmful

· Physical Violence · Possession of a weapon · Threatening with a

weapon · Inflicting bodily harm

SOCIAL ALIENATION

· Gossiping · Embarrassing

· Setting up to look foolish · Spreading rumors about

· Ethnic Slurs · Gender Slurs · Setting up to take the

blame

· Publicly humiliating (e.g., revealing personal information)

· Excluding from group · Social rejection

· Maliciously excluding · Manipulating social order

to achieve rejection · Malicious rumor

mongering

· Threatening with total isolation by peer group

VERBAL AGGRESSION

· Name calling · Dirty looks

· Teasing about clothing or possessions

· Mocking

· Taunting · Teasing about clothing or

possessions

· Teasing about appearance · Use of inappropriate

language

· Verbal threats of aggression against property or possessions

· Verbal threats of violence or of inflicting bodily harm

INTIMIDATION

· Playing a dirty trick · Graffiti · Publicly challenging to do

something

· Defacing property or clothing

· Threatening to reveal personal information

· Taking possessions (e.g., lunch, clothing, toys)

· Damaging property or clothing

· Extortion · Threats of using coercion · Coercion · Possession of a weapon · Threatening with a

weapon

RESPONDING TO AUTHORITY

· Ignoring directives · Verbal defiance · Arguing

· Disrespect · Defiance

· Aggressive Defiance

Behavioral Chart

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Code of Conduct

Behavioral Consequences Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Student-Teacher Conference Administrative Referral In-School Suspension

Teacher-Parent Conference Counseling Out-of-School Suspension

Peer Mediation Detention Expulsion

Repeated Offense - Administrative Referral Referral to I&RS Board Review

Counseling Referral In-School Suspension Out-of-District Placement

Detention Financial Restitution/Corrective Service Referral to CST

Financial Restitution/Corrective Service Referral to Outside Agencies

Referral to Law Enforcement

Financial Restitution/Corrective Service

The administration reserves the right to invoke the use of this code in the disposition of those referrals which warrant special consideration. The administration also recognizes its responsibility and right to take reasonable disciplinary action for student behavior and/or conduct that is not spelled out in this code but judged inappropriate by this administration. The Board of Education agrees to administrative discretion in all cases. The student discipline code extends to all school-related functions both on and off school property and is in effect while students are in route to and from school. Please note that Code of Conduct violations on the bus, on the playground, or in the cafeteria will follow the same behavioral chart/consequences set forth above. However, the investigation process may be modified as appropriate to reflect the unique location of the incident. Please review the Behaviors Chart with your child to discuss the importance of proper school behavior. 74

POLICY

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

FINANCES 6511/page 1 of 1

Direct Deposit

6511 DIRECT DEPOSIT

The Board of Education may determine to have the net pay of all school district employees directly deposited in a specific banking institution in a checking account, savings account, or share account designated in writing by the employee in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-15h. If the Board approves a direct deposit program, compliance by an employee shall be mandatory. However, the Board may grant an exemption from the mandatory requirements of N.J.S.A. 52:14-15h on such terms and conditions as the Board deems necessary. The Board may grant an exemption for seasonal and temporary employees as the Board deems necessary. The Board shall make available for those employees required to have their net pay direct deposited in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-15h, all information concerning net pay, any accompanying information approved for distribution with net pay, and W-2 forms in accordance with applicable Federal law, only on the Internet with restricted access and policies and procedures to protect the integrity and confidentiality of the information. The Board will continue to complete the payroll check distribution verification process as required in N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.7 and Policy 6510. In the event the Board of Education determines to implement a mandatory direct deposit program in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-15h, the Board shall annually adopt a resolution to implement the direct deposit requirements of N.J.S.A. 52:14-15h. The Board approved resolution shall designate the school district’s banking institution that shall be used to implement the direct deposit program and shall indicate any employee group or category that are exempt from the Board’s direct deposit requirements. N.J.S.A. 52:14-15h N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.7 Adopted: 26 June 2014

Draft no. 3; 06/20/14

EXTRACT from the minutes of a regular meeting of The Board of Education of the

Township of Stafford in the County of Ocean, New Jersey held on June 26, 2014 at 7:30 p.

m.

PRESENT:

ABSENT:

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_________________ introduced and moved the adoption of the following

resolution and _________________ seconded the motion:

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE

TOWNSHIP OF STAFFORD IN THE COUNTY OF OCEAN, NEW

JERSEY DETERMINING TO FINANCE AN ADDITIONAL

ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURE, PURSUANT TO AN

“ENERGY SAVINGS IMPROVEMENT PLAN” FOR AN AMOUNT

NOT TO EXCEED $340,000; RATIFYING THE PURCHASER’S

INTEREST RATE FOR LEASE II; APPROVING THE FORM OF

CERTAIN AGREEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN

OFFICIALS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO EXECUTE

LEASE II IN ORDER TO FINANCE THE ADDITIONAL PROJECT

WHEREAS, The Board of Education of the Township of Stafford in the County of

Ocean, New Jersey (the "Board" when referring to the governing body, and the “School

District” when referring to the legal entity and the territorial boundaries governed by the

Board) is a political subdivision created by law and is charged by law with the

responsibility of providing a system of public education and has the authority to implement

and to finance energy conservation measures and related equipment, pursuant to the

requirements of the Energy Savings Improvement Program, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.6 et seq.;

and

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WHEREAS, the Board determined to undertake an Energy Savings Improvement

Program (ESIP) in order to acquire and install several energy conservation measures and

equipment at its facilities; and

WHEREAS, the Board determined to finance the energy savings plan by means of

a lease purchase agreement (the “Lease”) for a term that does not exceed 15 years,

pursuant to the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.6; and

WHEREAS, after study and investigation, the Board selected The Spiezle Group,

Trenton, New Jersey (hereinafter referred to as the “Architect”) to serve as the project’s

Architect; and

WHEREAS, with the assistance of the Architect an energy savings plan was

developed; and

WHEREAS the Board retained Barnickel Engineering Corporation, Fords, New

Jersey to verify the energy savings being projected in the energy savings plan; and

WHEREAS the Board determined that the energy savings generated from the

verified energy savings plan was sufficient to cover the cost to implement several energy

conservation measures identified in the energy savings plan; and

WHEREAS, the Board determined to implement the energy saving plan and

finance it with a tax-exempt lease purchase agreement, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-

4.6(c)(3), with the appointment of McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC, as special

counsel (the "Special Counsel"), to prepare the necessary closing documents and legal

opinions for the Lease, and with the appointment of Acacia Financial Group, Inc., as the

financial advisor (the “Financial Advisor”) to secure competitive financing so that the

Board can finance and install the Project; and

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WHEREAS, the Board authorized the Financial Advisor to solicit bids or

competitive proposals to finance the energy conservation measures with a lease purchase

transaction in the principal amount of $1,903,087.50 with TD Equipment Finance, Inc.,

Cherry Hill, New Jersey (the “Purchaser”) on May 27, 2014 at an annual interest rate of

2.840% for a term of 15 years (referred to herein as “Lease I”); and

WHEREAS, after closing Lease I on May 27, 2014, the Architect identified

additional energy savings with the installation of low emitting diode (LED) bulbs at the

School District’s several schools at a cost not to exceed $340,000 (the “Additional Project”

inclusive of fees for Spiezle Architect Group and Schiller & Hersch, TD Bank, Bond

Counsel, Acacia and any other professional fees associated with this project); and

WHEREAS, since the acquisition, installation and financing of the LED bulbs

would be a part of the original energy savings plan that financed Lease I, the energy

savings generated from the Additional Project had to exceed the rent payments on the new

lease; and

WHEREAS, as a result of the Financial Advisor negotiating a second lease with

the Purchaser for the principal amount not to exceed $340,000 to finance the Additional

Project at an annual interest rate of 2.884% for a term of 15 years (collectively, “Lease

II”), the additional rent payments under Lease II will not exceed the energy savings of the

Additional Project; and

WHEREAS, the Board wants to authorize its Board President, the School Business

Administrator/Board Secretary, the Board’s general counsel, Special Counsel, and the

Financial Adviser (collectively, the “School District Professionals”) to prepare and sign the

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appropriate financing and lease documents and certain other agreements necessary or

incidental for Lease II;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STAFFORD IN THE COUNTY OF OCEAN, NEW

JERSEY as follows:

Section 1. The Board hereby ratifies the authorization of the Financial Advisor

to negotiate with the Purchaser an annual interest rate of 2.884%, for a term of 15 years,

for the principal amount not to exceed $340,000 for Lease II in order to finance the

acquisition and installation of the Additional Project. The interest portion of the Lease will

to be exempt from both federal and state income tax.

Section 2. The Board President and the School Business Administrator/Board

Secretary are hereby authorized and directed, to execute and to deliver on behalf of the

Board, Lease II any such other agreements as may be necessary to carry out the transaction

authorized by this resolution. The Board President, the School Business

Administrator/Board Secretary, the School District Professionals, and other appropriate

representatives of the Board are hereby authorized and directed to take on behalf of the

Board such other actions as shall be necessary and appropriate to finalize the requirements

of Lease II.

Section 3. The Board hereby authorizes the execution and the delivery of and

the performance by the Board of its obligations under Lease II and other related financing

documents, which shall be substantially in the form on file with the School Business

Administrator/Board Secretary for the School District. The Board hereby authorizes and

directs the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary for the School District to

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approve any changes, additions or deletions to Lease II as may in the judgment of Board’s

general counsel or Special Counsel be necessary or advisable, such approval to be

evidenced by the execution of Lease II by the Board President and/or the School Business

Administrator/Board Secretary.

Section 4. The payments of rent or other monies due under Lease II shall be

made only from the General Fund of the School District. Neither the Township of Stafford

nor any department in the Township, or political subdivision thereof shall be obligated to

pay any sum under Lease II from any taxing source, except for any taxes levied to support

the general fund budget of the School District. The obligations of the School District

under the Lease II shall not constitute indebtedness of the Board, the Township of Stafford,

or of any department, agency or political subdivision thereof. Lease II will set forth the

term of the lease purchase acquisition for the acquisition and installation of the Additional

Project and its related equipment, the rental payments to be paid by the Board in respect

thereof and the dates on which rents shall be due and payable.

Section 5. The proceeds of the sale of the Lease II shall be applied to (i) pay costs

to acquire and install the Additional Project, and (ii) pay the costs of entering into the

Lease II.

Section 6. The School Business Administrator/Board Secretary is authorized to

direct the investment of funds under an escrow deposit agreement (the “Escrow

Agreement”) between the Board and an escrow agent, for a fee to be negotiated by the

Financial Advisor, consistent with the provisions of New Jersey law and the School

Business Administrator/Board Secretary is authorized to enter into such agreements, to pay

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any agreed upon fee and to execute such documents on behalf of the Board as may be

necessary.

Section 7. The Board hereby covenants that it will comply with any conditions

subsequent imposed by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), in

order to preserve the exemption from taxation of the interest portion of the rental payments

under the Lease II, including the requirement to rebate all net investment earnings on the

gross proceeds above the yield on Lease II.

Section 8. If necessary, the Board reasonably expects to reimburse its

expenditure of the Additional Project’s costs paid prior to the closing on Lease II with

proceeds from the tax-exempt lease.

(A) This resolution is intended to be and hereby is a declaration of the Board's

official intent to reimburse the expenditure of Additional Project costs paid prior to the

issuance of Lease II with the proceeds of Lease II, in accordance with Treasury

Regulations §150-2.

(B) The Additional Project’s costs to be reimbursed with the proceeds of Lease

II will be "capital expenditures" in accordance with the meaning of Section 150 of the

Code.

(C) No reimbursement allocation will employ an "abusive arbitrage device"

under Treasury Regulations §1.148-10 to avoid the arbitrage restrictions or to avoid the

restrictions under Sections 142 through 147, inclusive, of the Code. The proceeds of Lease

II used to reimburse the Board for Additional Project’s costs, will not be used in a manner

that results in the creation of "replacement proceeds," including "sinking funds," "pledged

funds," or funds subject to a "negative pledge" (as such terms are defined in Treasury

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Regulations §1.148-1), of the Lease, other than amounts deposited into a "bona fide debt

service fund" (as defined in Treasury Regulations §1.148-1).

(D) All reimbursement allocations will occur not later than 18 months after the

later of (i) the date the expenditure from a source other than Lease II is paid, or (ii) the date

the Additional Project is "placed in service" (within the meaning of Treasury Regulations

§1.150-2) or abandoned, but in no event more than 3 years after the expenditure is paid.

Section 9. If applicable, the Board will designate Lease II as a “qualified tax-

exempt obligation,” as defined in Section 265(b)(3)(B).

Section 10. If necessary, the Board hereby authorizes the submission of an

application to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools in Ocean County as

required by N.J.A.C. 6A:26-10.1(d).

Section 11. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NAYS:

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CERTIFICATE

I, Margaret Hom, Business Administrator/Board Secretary of The Board of

Education of the Township of Stafford in the County of Ocean, New Jersey, HEREBY

CERTIFY that the foregoing annexed extract from the minutes of a meeting of the Board

of Education duly called and held on June 26, 2014 has been compared by me with the

original minutes as officially recorded in my office in the Minute Book of the Board of

Education and is a true, complete and correct copy thereof and of the whole of the original

minutes so far as they relate to the subject matters referred to in the extract.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the corporate

seal of the Board of Education this ___ day of

________, 2014.

_________________________________________

Margaret Hom,

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

BUSINESS MEETING May 15, 2014

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