BYRAM TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF EDUCATION
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
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REGULAR MEETING
The New Jersey Open Public Meeting Law was enacted to insure the right of the public to have notice and
to attend meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interest is discussed or acted
upon. In accordance with the provisions of this act, the Byram Township Board of Education has caused
advance notice of this meeting to be published by having the date time and place thereof posted at the
municipal building and by informing the newspapers.
The regular meeting of the Byram Township Board of Education was called to order by the board
president, Andrew McElroy, on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 7:00 p.m. in the Byram Township
Intermediate All Purpose Room at 12 Mansfield Drive, Byram Township, New Jersey.
PRESENT:
Mrs. Shelley Credidio, Mrs. Kim Dachisen (7:07 PM), Mrs. Kelley Dilley, Mr. Andrew
McElroy, Mrs. MaryAnn Risley, Mrs. Lori Sanchez (7:05 PM), Mrs. Kathleen Walsh
ABSENT:
None
ALSO PRESENT:
Mr. Bryan Hensz, Superintendent
Ms. Alice Bresett, Business Administrator/Board Secretary
PRESENTATIONS –
Bryan Hensz – 2016-2017 District Goals – Mr. Hensz reviewed the new district goals and action plans.
He advised he has set up a meeting with Ms. Liz Warner on October 6 of United Way regarding
conducting a Climate & Culture Survey.
DISTRICT GOALS
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Mr. McElroy thanked the PTA Members again for the generous donation of the Scoreboard.
COMMUNICATIONS – None
APPROVE MINUTES
Moved by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Dachisen, that the following minutes were approved as read or
as amended:
o Executive Minutes – August 24, 2016
o Regular Minutes – August 24, 2016 as amended
Correction of reference to Taylor Newcomer on page 3, #14 to read “Ms. Newcomer” (not
Ms. Taylor).
Carried Unanimously by a voice vote.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT –
 Everyone is excited to start new school year.
 Back to School Nights went very well. Positive comments.
 Charity Hike – October 15.
 Frost Valley – Students left today.
 Byram Day – Well attended. Great day. Thanks to BOE and Administrators who attended.
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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
 Audit
 Child Nutrition Review
 Lead Testing - Water
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Shared Services – Mary Ann Risley – Did not meet over the summer.
Sussex County Ed Services - Mary Ann Risley – Attended meeting September 12. All programs going
well.
Tech Committee – Andrew McElroy – Will meet before October meeting. Appointed two public
members: Mr. Rubenstein; Ms. Tracy Church, educator in another district.
RECOMMENDED ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
Negotiations
Committee Report – Negotiations – Kim Dachisen
1. Moved by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Credidio that the Byram Township Board of Education
approve the sidebar agreement to the BEA contract for a BIS STEM Club at a stipend of $2,499
for the 2016-2017 school year.
Carried Unanimously by a roll call vote.
Personnel
Committee Report – Personnel: Kate Walsh
Moved by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Sanchez, that the following resolutions be approved by the
Byram Township Board of Education:
1. Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve the following teachers for
reimbursement for the Kindergarten Orientation on August 31, 2016 at $100 each per contract.
Kerri Koch, Mary Lee Plate, Sherrie Bulger, Sara McHugh and Angela Gnecco.
2. Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve the hiring of Audra Bongiorno
(position control #ES0000013), as para-professional (Resource) at the BLES, in the amount of $10
per hour, 5.9 hours per day, effective September 2, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
3. Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve the hiring of Jennifer Friend
(position control #ES0000075), as para-professional (Kindergarten) at the BLES, in the amount of
$12 per hour, 5.9 hours per day, effective September 2, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
4. Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve the hiring of Ryan Resch
(position control #ES0000081), as para-professional (LLD classroom) at the BLES, in the amount
of $10 per hour, 5.9 hours per day, effective September 2, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
5. Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve the hiring of Denise Thomson
(position control #MS0000018), as main office secretary at the Byram Intermediate School, in the
amount of $30,000 (pro-rated) effective August 30, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
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6. Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve the horizontal move for Kara
Farruggia from BA+15 Step 6 to MA Step 6, effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
7. Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve the following substitutes for the
2016-2017 school year.
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Aide
Janelle Foster
Michelle Carnevale
8. Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve Barbara Scholl as the nurse for
the fall Fitness Club for 2 hours per week for 6 weeks, from October 4th through November 16th, at
$40 per hour.
9. Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education accept the resignation of Corey Gallagher
as Track Coach for the 2016-2017 school year.
10. Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve Brian Hamer as Track Coach for
the 2016-2017 school year, for a stipend of $2,499.
11. Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve the following para-professionals
to receive the ABA stipend, in the amount of $3,150 each, for the 2016-2017 school year: Kris
Odell, Tammy Hamill, Fran Ottagliano, Terri Bird, Julie Kimker and Ryan Resch
12. Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve Roxy Febus and Denise
Thomson to receive the substitute calling stipend of $1,500 each (prorated) for the months of
September and October 2016 until the Aesop program in on line.
13. Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve the revised and extended medical
leave of absence for employee #ES0000005, through October 10, 2016.
14. Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve the change of position and
contracts for the following para-professionals:
a. Maria Villano (position control #ES0000009) from fulltime para at BIS to part-time para at
BLES. Her hours will be changed from 6.5 hours per day to 5.9 hours per day, effective
October 13, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Her benefits will continue through October 31,
2016.
b. MaryAnn Gunther (position control #MS0000010) from part-time para for student
#2060033 at BIS to fulltime para at BIS. Her hours will be changed from 5.9 hours per
day to 6.5 hours per day, effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
Her
benefits will be effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
Carried Unanimously by a roll call vote.
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Curriculum/Instruction
Committee Report – Curriculum/Instruction:
curriculum writing.
Shelley Credidio – Discussed agenda items and
Moved by Mrs. Dilley, seconded by Mrs. Sanchez, that the following resolutions be approved by the
Byram Township Board of Education:
1. Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve the following field trips for the
2016-2017 school year.
September 17, 2016 7th & 8th Grade Band Members to attend Marching Band Comp
At Lenape Valley High School
October 21, 2016
Fourth Grade SEEK to Morristown Unitarian Fellowship (Math)
November 15, 2016 Kindergarten to Rizzo’s Wildlife Discovery to see Reptiles
November 16, 2016 Choir & Band to attend Honors Rehearsal at Franklin School
November 18, 2016 Choir & Band to attend NJ Symphony Performance at Sparta
School
December 9, 2016
Third Grade SEEK to Morristown Unitarian Fellowship (Math)
February 2, 2017
Choir & Band All Schools Concert Rehearsal at Lenape Valley HS
March 15, 2017
Third & Fourth Grade SEEK to Morristown Unitarian Fellowship
(Math)
May 24, 2017
Seventh Grade to 911 Memorial and Museum
May TBD, 2017
Fifth Grade to Liberty Science Center
May TBD, 2017
Safety Patrol Members to SkyZone, Mt. Olive
June 2, 2017
Fourth Grade to Newark Museum
2. Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve fundraising for the following
activities:
October/November 2016 “Dine to Donate” at Franks Pizza for the Choir & Band to help
with costs for their Dorney Park Music Festival trip.
December 2016 Choir & Band will receive a donation to perform at Shop Rite to
help with costs for their Dorney Park Music Festival trip.
3. Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education acknowledge and accept the grant from
Picatinny Arsenal for the First Lego League Competition, in the amount of $225, which will cover
the cost of registration for the competition for our STEM class at BIS.
4. Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve the following staff members for
additional compensation at the rate of $40 per Hour:
Elena McTaggart - 7 hours curriculum writing - Art
Patricia Poff
- 11.5 hours curriculum writing – BLES STEaM
Rachael Ward
- 15 hours curriculum writing – BIS Social Studies
Patricia Poff
- 48.5 hours inventory and reallocation - BLES NGSS curriculum Materials
Dawn Boyer
- 10 hours curriculum writing - STEM
5. Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve the bedside instruction for a
seventh grade general education student (20090040), starting September 13 to September 23,
2016.
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6. Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve Joelynn Locasto as bedside
instructor for a seventh grade general education student (20090040), starting September 13 to
September 23, 2016.
7. Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education appoint Dawn Boyer as the BIS STEM
Club advisor for the 2016-2017 school year at a stipend of $2,499.
8. Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education accept the funding from the New Jersey
Child Assault Prevention to implement an elementary/teen program.
9. Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve Mark Fiedorczyk as Regional
Curriculum Coordinator from September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Our district’s share of
his salary is $34,850 as per the Shared Services Agreement with the districts of Stanhope and
Lenape Valley Regional High School. The Shared Services Agreement states that Lenape Valley
will be the LEA district.
10. Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve district professional
development travel and mileage:
Employee/Board
Member Name
Conference
Vincent LaRocco
CEFM
Tracy Chibookian
Registratio
n
Dates
Hotel
Meals &
Inc. Exp.
Mileage
Total
10/11,12,17,19, 11/1,2
$568.00
$40.18
$608.18
Reading & Writing
Conference
10/28/16
$180.00
$24.93
$204.93
Patricia Gomez
Reading & Writing
Conference
10/28/16
$180.00
$24.93
$204.93
Sandra Pickett
Reading & Writing
Conference
10/28/16
$180.00
$24.93
$204.93
Kathy Ruggieri
Reading & Writing
Conference
10/28/16
$180.00
$24.93
$204.93
Amy Stevens
Reading & Writing
Conference
10/28/16
$180.00
$24.93
$204.93
10/28/16
$180.00
$11.10
$191.10
10/25/16
$175.00
$31.00
$206.00
10/28/16
$245.00
$10.04
$255.04
$1,075.00
$126.17
$1,201.17
10/18/16
$165.00
$22.51
$187.51
10/27/16
$219.00
$14.64
$233.64
10/25,26,27
$150.00
$ 198.00
$200.00
$95.50
$643.50
10/25,26,27
$150.00
$ 198.00
$200.00
$95.50
$643.50
10/25,26,27
$150.00
$ 198.00
$200.00
$95.50
$643.50
Elizabeth Saar
Reading & Writing
Conference
NJ Science
Convention
Mara Herling
Google Tools, Apps
& Extensions in Math
Lori Loredo
Melissa Laurie
Jill Rafferty
Kevin DeJong
Bryan Hensz
Alice Bresett
Andrew McElroy
Orton Gillingham
Workshop
NJAAP School
Health Conference
Special Education
Law
NJ School Boards
Convention
NJ School Boards
Convention
NJ School Boards
Convention
10/17,18,19,20,21/2016
BYRAM TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Kim Dachisen
Kelley Dilley
Lori Sanchez
MaryAnn Risley
Shelly Credidio
NJ School Boards
Convention
NJ School Boards
Convention
NJ School Boards
Convention
NJ School Boards
Convention
NJ School Boards
Convention
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10/25,26,27
$150.00
$ 198.00
$200.00
$95.50
$643.50
10/25,26,27
$150.00
$ 198.00
$200.00
$95.50
$643.50
10/25,26,27
$150.00
$ 198.00
$200.00
$95.50
$643.50
10/25,26,27
$150.00
$ 198.00
$200.00
$95.50
$643.50
10/25,26,27
$150.00
$ 198.00
$200.00
$95.50
$643.50
11. Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve the after-school support program
to be paid with Title I NCLB monies at $40 per hour. The program will run from October 3, 2016
to June 9, 2017 from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. or 3:42 p.m. to 4:42 p.m. (Tuesday & Thursday) at
BIS.
Kathy Smith - 160 Hours – before school
Tracey Manser - 160 Hours – before school
Lori Harrington - 80 Hours – before school
Ellyn High - 80 Hours – after school
12. Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve the Helping Hands after school
program to be paid with Title I NCLB monies at $40 per hour. The program will run from
October 3, 2016 to June 9, 2017 from 7:40 a.m. to 8:40 a.m. or 3:40 p.m. to 4:40 p.m. at BLES.
Rachael Scholtz - 28 hours
Trish Bogdan - 56 hours
Mike Kulesa - 56 hours
Allison Andrews - 56 hours
Kara Brighton - 28 hours
Stephanie Harkins - 56 hours
Emily Quirk - 56 hours
Rebecca Seamon - 28 hours
Melissa Kistle - 56 hours
Carrie Zelizo - 56 hours
Kayla Balser - 28 hours
Annie Ryan - 28 hours
13. Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve the stipend for the following
chaperones who will attend the 6th grade Frost Valley Field trip – Sept 28-30, 2016
CHAPERONE STIPEND
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
Deborah Hooker - Advisor
$1,000.00
Deborah Hooker
$58.90
Deborah Hooker
$250.00
Corey Gallagher
$250.00
Bonnie Spring
$250.00
Jill Rafferty
$250.00
Sarah Kolonia
$250.00
Timothy McCorkle
N/A
Carried Unanimously by a roll call vote with Mrs. Dilley and Mrs. Sanchez abstaining on their own
Professional Development.
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Finance & Facilities
Committee Report - Finance and District Operations: Kelley Dilley- Reviewed change order,
audit and financial reports.
Moved by Mrs. Sanchez, seconded by Mrs. Risley, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve
the following resolutions:
1. Resolved, that the Board of Education accept the financial reports for all funds for the month of
August 2016 from the Board Secretary and the Treasurer of School Monies, both in agreement at
$3,972,911.39.
2.
Resolved, that the Board of Education accept the Board Secretary’s certification pursuant to
N.J.A.C.6:23-16.10(c)3 that as August 2016 no budgetary line item account has obligations and
payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of
Education pursuant to N.J.A.C.6:23-16.10(c)4.
3.
Resolved, that the Board of Education certify, that after review of the Secretary’s financial report
for the month of August 2016 consultation with the appropriate district officials, no major account
has been over expended and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial
obligation for the remainder of the fiscal year.
4.
Resolved, that the Board of Education approve the transfer of funds for August 2016 as approved
by the Chief School Administrator in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A.22-8.1 and
Board Policy #3160.
5.
Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve the list of bills for all funds for
September the amount of $1,548,743.41.
6.
Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve the following special education
tuition contracts:
2016-2017
Student #
20090127
** tuition, aide + therapy
Classif.
MD
Placement
Park Lake
Cost
$
96,928.00 **
7.
Resolved , that the Byram Township Board of Education approve the following contracts for the
2016-2017 school year:
 DAIKIN – Inspection Agreement effective September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017 at
a total cost of $4,164.00
8.
Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve the following resolution
authorizing execution of an agreement with the Morris County Cooperative Pricing Council to
Renew Membership therein for the period of October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2021.
WHEREAS, the Morris County Cooperative Pricing Council (“MCCPC”) was created in 1974 to
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conduct a voluntary cooperative pricing system with municipalities, boards of education and other
public bodies locate in the County of Morris and adjoining counties; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the MCCPC is to provide substantial savings on various goods and
services to its members through the cooperative public bidding process; and
WHEREAS, Byram Township Board of Education desires to enter into an Agreement with the
MCCPC, which is administered by Randolph Township as Lead Agency, to renew its membership
in the MCCPC for the period of October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2021.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Byram Township Board of Education, County of Sussex, State of New
Jersey as follows:
1. Alice Bresett of the Byram Township Board of Education hereby authorize the
execution of an Agreement with the Morris County Cooperative Pricing Council by the
Township of Randolph as Lead Agency dated October 1, 2016 pursuant to
N.J.S.A.40A:11-11(5). Said Agreement is for renewal of membership in the MCCPC
for a five (5) year period from October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2021.
2. The Byram Township Board of Education Business Administrator is hereby directed to
submit a copy of this adopted Resolution, along with an executed Agreement to
Randolph Township as Lead Agency of the MCCPC.
3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon final passage according to law.
4. All appropriate Byram Township Board of Education officials are authorized and
directed to perform all required acts to affect the purpose of this Resolution.
9.
BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the Byram Board of
Education, in the County of Sussex, New Jersey authorizes Parette Somjen Architects to submit all
necessary plans and paperwork to the Department of Education concerning the “Column Repair”
at Byram Lakes Elementary School to serve as an application to the Office of School Facilities and
an amendment to the District’s Long Range Facility Plan; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this project shall be an “Other Capital” project and the Board of
Education is NOT seeking State funding but will fund the Project through the District’s Capital
Reserve Account.
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED, that the Byram Board of Education approves the proposal for this
project from Parette Somjen Architects dated September 20, 2016 in the amount of $12,000.
10. Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve the following Preschool tuition
students at a cost of $2,500 each year for the 2016-2017 school year. Tuition is paid to Byram
Township Board of Education by the parents:
Student #20140518
Student #20140513
Student #20140515
Student #20140512
Student #21040516
Student #20140510
Student #20140527
Student #20140534
11. Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve Change Order Number 001
for the Byram Lakes School parking lot in the amount of $24,026.16. (This change order is
within the contingency allowance of the original bid).
12. Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education authorize the disposal of a milk cooler,
Tag #000070. The cooler is not repairable. It was purchased in 2003.
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13. Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve the following Joint
Transportation Agreements for the 2016-2017 school year:
Host
Joiner
Route #
BSLV-01
Host
Joiner
Byram Township Board of Education
Stanhope Board of Education
Destination
LVRHS
Start Date
9/1/16
End Date
6/30/17
# of Host
Students
20
# of Joiner
Students
11
Joiner
Cost
# of Host
Students
20
# of Joiner
Students
3
Joiner
Cost
$0
Byram Township Board of Education
Netcong Board of Education
Route #
Destination
Start Date
BNLV-02
LVRHS
9/1/16
18 trips – Joint Band Practice – No Charge
End Date
6/30/17
$0
14. Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve the Byram Recreational Ski Club’s
use of facilities and telephone. The ski club, which is sponsored by the Byram Municipal Recreation
Department, involves students in grades 6 - 8 at the Intermediate School.
15. Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve the following for use of facilities
for the 2016/2017 school year:
Janet Meisner
Recreation Director
Men’s Basketball
Janet Meisner
Recreation Director
Afternoon Advantage
Mike Manzi
Lenape Valley Basketball
Mike Manzi
Lenape Valley Basketball
Basketball Practices &
Games
Basketball Practices
Mike Manzi
Lenape Valley Basketball
Basketball Practices &
Games
MondayThursday
Sept - May
Monday-Friday
BIS Gym
Monday-Friday
Oct – March
MondayThursday
Dec - March
Monday-Friday
Oct-March
BIS Gym
Home Ec, Art
Room,
BIS APR
BLES Gym
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Mike Manzi
Lenape Valley Basketball
Sara McHugh
Vesna Dan
Girl Scout Troop 70418
Stacy Williams
Tiger Scouts - Pack 276
Christina Spoer
Drama Club Director
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Basketball Practices &
Games
Sounds in Motion
Hearts of Hope Service
Project
Meetings
Saturday
January-March
October 6, 2016
January 27, 2017
(snow date 2/3)
Tuesday
BLES Gym
Rehearsals
October to April
Tuesday,
Wednesday,
Thursday
BIS APR
BLES Library
BIS APR
BLES Art Room
16. Resolved that the Byram Township Board of Education approve the following tuition contracts
between Andover Township Board of Education and Byram Township Board of Education for the
following students at the annual charge of $14,890 for each student:
Student # 20120029 and Student # 20130072
Carried Unanimously by a roll call vote with Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Dilley abstaining from #13.
E.
Administration
Moved by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Dachisen that the Byram Township Board of Education approve
the following resolution:
1.
Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve the District Goals for the
2016-2017 school year.
a. Enhance and strengthen the positive culture and climate within Byram’s school and community.
b. Unify assessment tools to increase student achievement for all students.
c. Investigate and streamline communications.
d. Investigate use of Open Space.
Mr. Hensz explained:
 Implementing TAR Reading at BIS
 BLES Plato testing
2.
Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education accept the progress towards the
achievement of the District Goals for the 2015-2016 school year.
a. Develop and implement a balanced ELA curriculum (K-8)
b. Enhance and encourage a more unified learning community (K-8)
c. Investigate use of space to improve community involvement
Mr. Hensz highlighted the achievements for the Board.
3.
Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve the Statement of Assurance
regarding the use of paraprofessional staff for the 2016-2017 school year.
4.
Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve all the information held in the
2016/2017 district calendar especially the student code of conduct.
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5.
Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve the newly revised Memorandum
of Agreement between the Byram Township Schools, the Byram Police Department, the Sussex
County Superintendent of Schools, and the Sussex County Prosecutor.
6.
Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve the fall intramural schedule for
the 2016/2017 school year.
7.
Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve the soccer schedule for the
2016/2017 school year.
8.
Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve the fall fitness schedule for the
2016/2017 school year.
9.
Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education certify the successful completion of the
identified 2015-2016 Superintendent Merit Goals and approves the corresponding percent merit
bonus payments.
a. The superintendent will receive a merit bonus of 1% of base salary for students in grades K-6
demonstrate an increase in math scores as reported to the Byram Township Board of Education
in June 2016 as compared to September 2015.
b. The superintendent will not receive a merit bonus to improve academic excellence and
student achievement in grades 5-8 Language Arts – not attained
c. The superintendent will receive a merit bonus of 1% of base salary to improve academic
excellence and student achievement in K-4 Language Arts.
d. The superintendent will receive a merit bonus of 1% of base salary for increasing the
public relations/exposure of the programs and happenings that are taking place in the
district.
e. The superintendent will receive a merit bonus of 1% for exploring alternative uses for
area of Byram Intermediate School known as open space.
Carried Unanimously by a roll call vote.
F.
Policy
Committee Report - Policy – Mrs. Sanchez – Reviewed point system for BIS and BLES. Next meeting
will be second reading and then we will have new policies in place.
Moved by Mrs. Sanchez, seconded by Mrs. Credidio that the following resolutions be approved by the
Byram Township Board of Education:
1. Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve the following policies for second
reading:
Strauss Esmay Policies
2. Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education approve the following policies for first
reading:
Policy #2340
Field Trips
Policy #2430
Extra Curricular Activities
Policy #2431
Athletic Competition
Policy #8550
Outstanding Food Service Charges
Adding new process for student with fines
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Mrs. Sanchez read new section “When an outstanding balance of $25 is reached under any individual
student account delinquencies in payments such as bus return fees, student lunch changes, book fines, etc.
the student will be denied the privilege to participate in any school related club, activity, athletic
competition, field trip, or similar event until such time each outstanding charge is paid in full.”
Discussion followed on what constitutes delinquent. Consensus was to use same time line as Child
Nutrition Guidelines.
Carried Unanimously by a roll call vote.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION –
Kerry Fleming
 If we are not using Honeywell except for emergencies, will we use Genesis?
Mr. McElroy responded that Tech Committee will be looking at that. We don’t really
know right now.
 What measurement used for Merit bonuses?
Mr. Hensz responded that we used STAR for Language Arts.
 Was there growth according to STAR?
Mr. Fritzky responded that was a positive trend but not a “Smooth Road.”
Math was measured by Envision Assessments and teacher SGO’s.
Mike Kulesa – Is it possible to purchase new tents for Byram Day? Mrs. Bresett advised Mr. Smith
had brought this up. We will be purchasing new ones for use next year.
NEW BUSINESS
Back to School Night
 Mrs. Credidio – New organization worked really well.
Mrs. Sanchez – Teachers did a great job.
Mrs. Dachisen – Amount of time given to each was perfect.
Video was excellent.
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Mr. Hensz and Mr. McElroy attended Board of Education President and Superintendent meeting at
Lenape. (Forgot to talk about school calendar) Will email Lenape, Stanhope and Netcong this to
align the school calendar in the future. Discussed special education enrollment. Will meet again in
January.
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Mr. McElroy reported he sent Senator Oroho a letter and had meeting with him regarding school
issues.
OLD BUSINESS
 Mrs. Sanchez – Graduation Award (put on October agenda)
 Talk to Mr. Smith about “turtle holes” in the athletic field.
RESOLUTION FOR CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Risley, that the resolution for Closed Session on
September 28, 2016 at 8:25 p.m. be approved.
BYRAM TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF EDUCATION
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
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WHEREAS, The Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, PL 1975, permits the exclusion of the
public from a meeting in certain circumstances; and
WHEREAS, the Byram Township Board of Education is of the opinion that such circumstances
presently exist.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Byram Township Board of Education County of
Sussex, State of New Jersey that a closed session will be held on September 28, 2016 for purpose
discussing negotiations, legal updates and HIB BIS #1 and HIB BLES #1 and #2.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the action of the board with regard to the above entitled
subject matter shall be disclosed to the public at a later date and to the extent that the same is not
prejudicial to the interests of the parties involved, and would not result in a possible invasion of
their right to privacy. Action will be taken.
Carried Unanimously by a voice vote.
RECONVENE
Moved by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Sanchez, that the Board of Education reconvene this
meeting at 9:17 p.m.
HIB Resolution
Resolved, that the Byram Township Board of Education affirmed the Superintendent’s findings on
HIB BIS #1 and HIB BLES #1 and #2.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Mrs. Credidio, seconded by Mrs. Sanchez, that the Board of Education adjourn this meeting at
9:19 p.m.
Carried Unanimously by a voice vote.
Respectfully submitted:
Alice Bresett
Board Secretary