Jackson Township School District

The Committee of the Whole Workshop Meeting focused on several key discussion items. The agenda included an informational report from the Facilities Director regarding the EnerNOC Energy Demand Response Program. The Superintendent provided an introduction to the 2017-2018 Budget, followed by detailed budget presentations from Assistant Superintendents covering Curriculum & Instruction, Technology, Guidance, and Special Education. Standing committee reports were provided for State and County School Boards, Parent Group Liaison, Special Education, Scholarship, Buildings & Grounds, Budget/Finance, Negotiations/JEA, and Negotiations/Teamsters. Under resolutions for action, the Board approved the REVISED 2016-2017 District Calendar, extending the school year to June 22, 2017. Personnel actions included the approval of employment for the Supervisor of Payroll & Benefits/Administration, effective March 20, 2017.

The key discussions during this Committee of the Whole Workshop Meeting focused primarily on the 2017-2018 Budget Presentations, covering Athletics, Co-Curricular activities, Facilities/Capital Projects/Transportation, and an overall Tentative Budget Overview presented by the Superintendent. Discussion items also included the agenda for the subsequent March 21, 2017 meeting and reports from various standing committees, such as State and County School Boards, Parent Groups, Special Education, Scholarship, Buildings & Grounds, Budget/Finance, and Negotiations (covering JEA, Teamsters, and COSA). The meeting concluded with resolutions presented for formal Board of Education approval, specifically regarding the tentative budget for the 2017-2018 school year and the associated tax levy resolution.

This document outlines the Jackson School District's commitment to developing the unique abilities of each student through compelling learning experiences in a safe and nurturing environment, aiming to foster independent, creative, and critical thinkers. Key principles include ensuring all students can learn, setting high expectations, and respecting individual learning styles. The Special Education Department's goals for 2019-2020 focus on providing student-centered learning in the least restrictive environment and promoting social-emotional growth. The document also emphasizes the importance of the Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) in gathering parental input to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities.

The meeting agenda included the recognition of 2020 Teachers of the Year and Educational Service Professionals. Discussion items involved reports from Standing Committees, including State and County School Boards, Parent Group Liaison, Special Education, Scholarship, Buildings & Grounds, Budget/Finance, and Transportation. Policy items involved second readings for P1000 (Administration Table of Contents) and P1511 (Board of Website Accessibility). Financial actions included approving line-item transfers for November 2019, adjustments to Federal and State Fund 20 Projects, contract renewals compliance, appointments for Special Education Counsel and School Physician, authorizing a bid for Facilities Department uniforms, approving a contract with Johnson Controls for HVAC systems, authorizing direct deposit for employee compensation, approving change orders for the New Transportation Building, and approving the 403(b) Retirement Plan document. Facilities actions included approving an updated 2019-2020 Hazard Communication Plan and submitting the 5-year Long-Range Facilities Plan. Program actions included approving several student teacher placements, a revision to a previous consultant workshop approval, and approving grant applications for a Voter Registration Program and the Testout IT grant. Student actions involved approving out-of-district placements, nursing services contracts, speech-language pathology services, volunteer clubs, and several athletic/educational trips. Personnel actions covered employment of substitutes, rate increases, staff resignations (including retirements), leaves of absence for various staff members, contract adjustments for degree changes and longevity, personnel transfers, employment of new staff, rehire of athletic coaches, and approvals for various program staff and NJSLA portfolio instruction assignments.

The agenda addendum addressed several financial matters, including the appointment of Glenn Insurance, Inc. as Broker of Record for various insurances for the period of March 1, 2019, through January 31, 2020. The Board also resolved to retain Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP as general legal and labor counsel, and appointed Nicholas Montenegro as special counsel for land acquisitions. The Board approved a payment of $20,000.00 in attorney fees related to a high school property condemnation and approved several jointures for student transportation and services, including placements at Coastal Learning Center and services from the New Jersey Commission for the Blind. Personnel actions included the addition of a substitute secretary, processing retirements and resignations, and granting multiple leaves of absences for drivers, food service workers, nurses, and teachers. Contract adjustments for transportation staff were also approved, along with a new employment for a transportation aide.