Minutes for June 29, 2009
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A regular business meeting of the Board of Education was held this day in the Middle School. The following is a record of that meeting.
I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by the Board President, Mrs. Monahan.
OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT - Mrs. Monahan read the following Statement:
In accordance with the provisions New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law, the Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be posted in the Board Office and in the Township Office, mailed to the Courier News and Echoes Sentinel, and filed with the Clerk of the Township of Warren.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mrs. Monahan led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL
Present: Sue Burman, Roberta Monahan, David Ricci, Tony Sardis, Mildred Spiller, Patricia Toubin, Gina Voorhees, and Kathleen Winter
Absent: Dr. Gregory Przybylski arrived at 7:04 p.m.
Also Present: Dr. James Crisfield, Superintendent, Peter Daquila, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, members of the public
IV. PRESENTATION
None
V. MINUTES
Mrs. Spiller moved the following:
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the minutes, of the following meeting:
June 8, 2009 public & private session
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Toubin and approved by 8-1 roll call vote. (Mr. Sardis voted no.)
Dr. Przybylski arrived at this point in the meeting (7:04 p.m.)
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION
a. Fire Drills
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ALT |
Central |
Mt. Horeb |
Woodland |
Middle |
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June 9, 16 |
June 3, 17 |
June 8, 17 |
June 3, 15 |
June 4, 17 |
- School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drills - 2008-2009
The drills included all bus routes at all schools. The drills were supervised by the principal or designee. Reports are filed in the transportation office.
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ALT |
Central |
Mt. Horeb |
Woodland |
Middle |
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October 29, 2008 |
November 18, 2008 |
October 6, 2008 |
May 29, 2009 |
Sept 11, 2008 |
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June 9, 2009 |
June 19, 2009 |
June 2, 2009 |
June 1, 2009 |
April 24, 2009 |
Mr. Daquila reported on the State's funding of the 2008/2009 Extra Ordinary Aid. From the initial State report the district will received $411,000 instead of $210,000. Rules about how to use the excess funds will be coming soon.
VII. PRESIDENT'S REMARKS
Mrs. Monahan noted that Mr. Comba did an excellent job running the Middle School graduation. She noted that she received a thank you note from Mr. Ralph Celebre for the six months he spent in the district
Mrs. Monahan reported that she also received a thank you note from Kathy Sanger for the special award she received at the Middle School graduation. In addition she also received a thank you note from Anita Brower for being the recipient of the 2009 Excellence in Education Award.
VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mrs. Winter reported that the finance committee will meet soon to discuss solar energy and using a company to prepare a RFP.
Dr. Przybylski reported that the negotiations team will meet in July to discuss the strategy for the upcoming negotiations.
IX. DISCUSSION
2008-2009 Goals - Final Report
Dr. Crisfield reported on the three district goals and the three board goals for 2008/2009.
2009-2010 Goals - Initial Discussion
Dr. Crisfield spoke about the three district goals for 2009/2020 proposed by the leadership team. He reported that the board goals can possibly be taken from the NJSBA self evaluation or other board items. The board discussed the idea of the board goals and planned to discuss again at the July meeting.
X. PUBLIC COMMENTARY (including opportunity to speak about items for Board Consideration/Action)
Note on public input at BOE meetings: Board Policy #9322, adopted on April 14, 2008, provides for and encourages public participation in Board of Education meetings. Such participation is governed by the following rules:
1. A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by an announcement of his/her name and place of residence;
2. Each Statement made by a participant shall be limited to three minutes' duration (limit may be adjusted at the discretion of the presiding officer as circumstances dictate);
3. No participant may speak more than once on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard; and
4. All Statements shall be directed to the presiding officer-no participant may address or question Board members individually.
The portion of the meeting during which participation of the public is invited shall be limited to fifteen minutes (limit may be adjusted at the discretion of the presiding officer as circumstances dictate).
Donna Perry asked a question about the two year district technology goal. Dr. Crisfield responded. She also asked a question about the alternate tenure teacher observation goal. Dr. Crisfield responded. Mrs. Perry asked a question about the student data goal. Dr. Crisfield responded.
Lou Bettoni, Lenape Trail, asked a question regarding how to learn about financial expenditures and expressed that as a tax payer he is concerned about the district's fiscal responsibility in the current economic times.
XI. ITEMS FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION/ACTION
Mrs. Winter asked a question about B.5. Mr. Daquila responded.
Mr. Sardis asked about C.1. and wanted to verify that it is only for replacement employees and subject to board approval.
Mr. Sardis asked for a separate vote C.4., C.6., C.13, C.14, C.15, and C.17.
Mrs. Voorhees asked for a separate vote on C.13.
Mrs. Toubin and Mrs. Winter asked to discuss C.10. in executive session.
Mrs. Monahan noted that B.15 is a transfer back to capital reserve as a result of the construction grants that the district is receiving from the State.
Mrs. Voorhees asked for the process of hiring the employees for summer fun.
On motion by Mrs. Spiller, seconded by Mrs. Winter, the board approved agenda items A.1-3, B.1-15, C.1-3, C.5,7,8,9,11,12, & 16.and D.1. The consent agenda was approved by unanimous 9-0 roll-call vote.
On motion by Mrs. Spiller, seconded by Mrs. Winter and approved on a 9-0 roll call vote the board approved agenda item C.4. as altered.
On motion by Mrs. Spiller, seconded by Mrs. Winter and approved on an 8-1 roll call vote the board approved agenda item C.6. (Mr. Sardis voted no.)
On motion by Mrs. Spiller, seconded by Mrs. Winter and approved on a 6-1-2 roll call vote the board approved agenda item C.13. (Mr. Sardis voted no. Mrs. Winter and Mrs. Voorhees abstained.)
On motion by Mrs. Spiller, seconded by Mrs. Winter and approved on an 8-1 roll call vote the board approved agenda item C.14. (Mr. Sardis voted no.)
On motion by Mrs. Spiller, seconded by Mrs. Winter and approved on an 8-1 roll call vote the board approved agenda item C.15. (Mr. Sardis voted no.)
On motion by Mrs. Spiller, seconded by Mrs. Winter and approved on an 8-1 roll call vote the board approved agenda item C.17. (Mr. Sardis voted no.)
A. Education
A.1. Home Instruction
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves one student (ID#4001050) to receive home instruction effective June 10, 2009 through June 17, 2009. Home instruction may be provided, if needed, by St. Claire's Hospital for one hour a day at a rate of $49 per hour not to exceed $294.
A.2. SUMMER EVALUATIONS:
A. SPANISH LANGUAGE SOCIAL HISTORY EVALUATION: $450 - Social History and Report, including parent interview - Amparo H. Daniels (Certification attached)
B. MUJC Assistive Technology Assessment: Student #0120070 $225/hour allow 6 hours for observation, evaluation and report of results - $1,350
A.3. EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR (ESY)
A. Student #0120350 will attend Extended School Year at DLC-Warren at a cost of $12,492, 6/25-8/6/09 (30 days), 8:45am-2:15pm.
B. Student #0120445 will receive NDT therapy (1 session/week for 6 weeks @$105 = $630 for summer) from VISTA REHAB SERVICES, P.A.
C. Students #0120903 & #120782 will receive 1 hour per week of services from Itinerant teacher of the Deaf from the Lake Drive Program (Mountain Lakes School District) during July and August at a cost of $115 per hour and the total is estimated to be $1,200 per student for July and August.
D. Students #120350, #120483 and #0000629 will receive OT Services at $175/HOUR, PT Services at $195/HOUR and SPEECH Services at $205/HOUR at the Morris-Union Jointure Commission during ESY for at a cost of $1,230 per student.
E. Student #120540 to receive 2 hours a week of ABA in home training from Catherine Bocage at $55/hour ($660) and 2 hours a week of ABA in home training from Kelly S. Clark at $55/hour ($660).
F. Student #120098 will receive a total of 12 ½ hours of ABA Services from Michele Hayes ($50/hr) & Joyce Pekarsky ($40/hr) -- Total 12 ½ hrs. ABA services. (Joyce also is allowed 3 hrs/wk planning.) Maximum cost is $625 + (planning) $120 = $745. Student will also receive 6 hours of ABA Skills Training from Ray Cepeda at a cost of $110/hour for a total cost of $660.
G. Student #120949 will receive the following services:
a. Julie Jagiello ($100/hour) -- Devise & supervise ABA program 4 hrs./mo. (ESY: $800)
b. Colleen Roth ($70/hour) -- O/T 2 hrs./wk. ($1,120)
c. Speech Advancement ($115/hour) -- Oral motor, feeding therapy & speech therapy 3 hrs./wk.($2,760)
d. Kimberly Petro-Orlik ($53/hour - through Summer ESY ) - ABA services 10 hrs./wk.($4,240)
e. Pediatric Workshop ($60/30 minute session - maximum $1,920 ESY) - PT 2 hrs/week
H. Student #120483 will receive the following additional services in August ( 8/10-8/28/09):
a. Cynthis Levy (Speech 4-1/2 hours total Individual);
b. Pediatric Workshop 1-1/2 hours total @ $60 per 30 min. session;
c. Alison Dmochoski OT Individual 1-1/2 hours total @ $70/hour = $105
B. Finance/Operations/Transportation
B.1. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for June 9, 2009 through June 29, 2009 in the amount of $1,697,325.23
B.2. Board Secretary's and Treasurer's Report
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the attached report of the secretary for the month of May and
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on May 31, 2009:
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FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
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(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$4,880,538.49 |
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$1,173,248.66 |
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(11) Current Expense |
$977,268.16 |
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(12) Capital Outlay |
$518,156.42 |
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(13) Special Schools |
$86.24 |
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(20) Special Revenue Fund |
($41,885.81) |
$47,706.34 |
$0.00 |
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(30) Capital Projects Fund |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
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(40) Debt Service Fund |
$14,214.71 |
$8.45 |
$14,206.26 |
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TOTAL |
$4,852,867.39 |
$1,543,225.61 |
$1,187,454.92 |
WHEREAS, in compliance with law and code the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the district board of education, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, the Board of Education accepts the above reference reports and certifications and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, in compliance with law and code, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary's monthly financial report (appropriation section), to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of law and code and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the year.
B.3. Budget Transfers for Month of May 2009
RESOLVED, the Board of Education ratifies the following transfers between budget line items that have been approved by the Superintendent of Schools and that are now being reported to the Board pursuant to Policy 3160:
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TO: |
FROM: |
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11-000-100-566-08-01 |
Tuition - Private |
11-000-100-562-08-01 |
Tuition - Other LEAs |
$7,320 |
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11-000-213-600-03-00 |
Health Supplies - Central |
11-000-222-100-00-01 |
Educ. Media/Library - Salaries |
$450 |
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11-000-213-600-03-00 |
Health Supplies - Central |
11-000-222-500-11-01 |
Other Purch. Svcs. (Internet) |
$2,100 |
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11-000-216-320-08-00 |
Speech - Purch. Prof. Svcs. |
11-000-217-100-00-02 |
Extraordinary Paras - Salaries |
$2,000 |
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11-000-218-390-08-00 |
Other Purch. Svcs. - Guidance |
11-000-218-600-07-00 |
Guidance Supplies - Middle |
$500 |
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11-000-218-390-08-00 |
Other Purch. Svcs. - Guidance |
11-000-218-610-12-00 |
Std. Testing Supp.- Guidance |
$1,050 |
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11-000-219-390-08-00 |
CST Prof. /Technical Services |
11-000-219-610-08-00 |
CST - Supplies |
$1,600 |
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11-000-223-110-11-02 |
Tech. Academy Stipends |
11-000-223-580-00-00 |
Workshops & Travel - Admin. |
$7,000 |
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11-000-230-590-01-00 |
Other Purch. Svcs. - Admin. |
11-000-230-610-01-00 |
Supplies - Administration |
$5,000 |
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11-000-251-600-01-00 |
Business Office - Supplies |
11-000-251-592-01-00 |
Bus. Office - Misc. Purch. Svc. |
$300 |
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11-000-261-610-09-03 |
Maintenance Supplies - CS |
11-000-261-610-09-04 |
Maintenance Supplies - MH |
$300 |
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11-000-261-610-09-06 |
Maintenance Supplies - WD |
11-000-261-610-09-07 |
Maintenance Supplies - MS |
$600 |
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11-000-262-100-09-15 |
Overtime - Maintenance |
11-000-262-100-00-00 |
Staff Paras - Salaries |
$2,700 |
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11-000-262-580-09-00 |
Workshops & Travel - Maint. |
11-000-262-105-09-00 |
B&G Secretary - Salary |
$200 |
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11-000-262-610-09-00 |
Building Supplies - Maint. |
11-000-262-610-09-01 |
Building Supplies - BOE |
$2,000 |
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11-000-270-161-10-02 |
Transportation - Subs. Drivers |
11-000-270-512-07-00 |
Field Trip Transportation - MS |
$11,000 |
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11-000-270-390-10-00 |
Transp. - Prof./Tech. Svcs. |
11-000-270-512-03-00 |
Field Trip Transportation - CS |
$3,000 |
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11-190-100-610-12-00 |
Instr. Supplies (Kits) - Curr. |
11-190-100-610-05-10 |
Instructional Supplies - ALT |
$17,000 |
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11-190-100-610-12-00 |
Instr. Supplies (Kits) - Curr. |
11-190-100-610-06-10 |
Instructional Supplies - WD |
$10,000 |
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11-190-100-610-12-00 |
Instr. Supplies (Kits) - Curr. |
11-190-100-610-07-10 |
Instructional Supplies - Middle |
$10,000 |
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11-213-100-610-08-00 |
Resource Center - Supplies |
11-213-100-640-08-00 |
Resource Center - Textbooks |
$500 |
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11-230-100-110-00-00 |
ASAP Coordinator - Stipend |
11-230-100-600-07-00 |
Basic Skills Supplies - Middle |
$500 |
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12-000-260-730-00-00 |
Operations & Maint. Equip. |
11-000-262-520-01-00 |
Insurance - Property & Liab. |
$3,600 |
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12-000-270-734-00-00 |
School Bus - Special Ed |
11-110-100-101-00-01 |
Kindergarten Teachers - Sals. |
$5,000 |
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12-000-270-734-00-00 |
School Bus - Special Ed |
11-130-100-101-00-01 |
Grades 6-8 Teachers - Sals. |
$44,305 |
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Total Transfers |
$138,025 |
B.4. Approve Tax Payment Schedule for 2009-2010 School Year
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the following tax payment schedule for 2009-2010 from the Township of Warren:
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B.5. Rates for Custodial Charges for Building Usage for the 2009-2010 School Year
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the following rates for the billing of custodial charges for the groups that use our buildings:
Straight time $26.00 per hour
Time and a half $39.00 per hour
Double time $52.00 per hour
B.6. Central School PTO Donation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves, with appreciation, the donation of $13,600 from the Central School PTO for the purchase of Smart Boards.
B.7. Middle School PTO Donation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves, with appreciation, the donation of $1,200 from the Middle School PTO for the purchase of a new portable sound system and the donation of $11,760 for the purchase and installation of an Indoor Climbing Wall as part of the in-door elements for Project Adventure at that school.
B.8. Angelo L. Tomaso School PTO Donation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves, with appreciation, the donation of the following from the Angelo L. Tomaso School PTO:
a) $244 for the purchase of two DVR/VCR players.
b) $256.77 for the purchase of three CD/Audiocassette players.
c) $3,400 for the purchase of one SMART Board.
d) One Apple iPod (approximate value at $200).
B.9. Alternate Conformance - Kindergarten Bathroom Facilities, School Year 2009-2010
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve use of alternate method of bathroom facilities compliance at Woodland School in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:26-6.3 (h) 4ii, by providing toilet rooms outside the classroom in lieu of individual toilet rooms in each classroom. A minimum of two students are sent at the same time to the bathroom facilities.
B.10. Acceptance of Section 15 Grant - State of New Jersey Schools Development Authority - Angelo L. Tomaso Elementary School - Rooftop Unit Replacement (HVAC Replacement)
DOE Project # 5470-040-09-1004,
SDA Project # 5470-040-09-0XAP,
Grant # G5-3111,
Grant Amount $56,824
WHEREAS, the Warren Township Schools will receive a Section 15 Grant from the State of New Jersey Schools Development Authority for the Angelo L. Tomaso Elementary School Rooftop Unit Replacement (HVAC Replacement) in the amount of $56,824.00 (40% of the project costs), now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Warren Township Board of Education:
1. Authorizes the execution and delivery of the Grant Agreement
2. Authorizes the Superintendent and School Business Administrator to execute and submit the appropriate grant documents to the Schools Development Authority, and
3. Delegates Authority to the School Business Administrator for supervision of the school facilities project.
B.11. Acceptance of Section 15 Grant - State of New Jersey Schools Development Authority - Central Elementary School - Phase 2 Roof Replacement
DOE Project # 5470-030-09-1001,
SDA Project # 5470-030-09-0XAM,
Grant # G5-3108,
Grant Amount $189,500
WHEREAS, the Warren Township Schools will receive a Section 15 Grant from the State of New Jersey Schools Development Authority for the Central Elementary School Phase 2 Roof Replacement in the amount of $189,500.00 (40% of the project costs), now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Warren Township Board of Education:
1. Authorizes the execution and delivery of the Grant Agreement
2. Authorizes the Superintendent and School Business Administrator to execute and submit the appropriate grant documents to the Schools Development Authority, and
3. Delegates Authority to the School Business Administrator for supervision of the school facilities project.
B.12 Acceptance of Section 15 Grant - State of New Jersey Schools Development Authority
Central Elementary School - Asbestos Tile Abatement & Floor Tile Replacement -
DOE Project # 5470-030-09-1002,
SDA Project # 5470-030-09-0XAN,
Grant # G5-3109,
Grant Amount $104,783
WHEREAS, the Warren Township Schools will receive a Section 15 Grant from the State of New Jersey Schools Development Authority for the Central Elementary School Asbestos Tile Abatement and Floor Tile Replacement in the amount of $104,783.00 (40% of the project costs), now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Warren Township Board of Education:
1. Authorizes the execution and delivery of the Grant Agreement
2. Authorizes the Superintendent and School Business Administrator to execute and submit the appropriate grant documents to the Schools Development Authority, and
3. Delegates Authority to the School Business Administrator for supervision of the school facilities project.
B.13. Acceptance of Section 15 Grant - State of New Jersey Schools Development Authority
Mt. Horeb Elementary School - Asbestos Tile Abatement & Floor Tile Replacement -
DOE Project # 5470-035-09-1003,
SDA Project # 5470-035-09-0XAO,
Grant # G5-3110,
Grant Amount $137,310
WHEREAS, the Warren Township Schools will receive a Section 15 Grant from the State of New Jersey Schools Development Authority for the Mt. Horeb Elementary School Asbestos Tile Abatement and Floor Tile Replacement in the amount of $137,310.00 (40% of the project costs), now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Warren Township Board of Education:
1. Authorizes the execution and delivery of the Grant Agreement
2. Authorizes the Superintendent and School Business Administrator to execute and submit the appropriate grant documents to the Schools Development Authority, and
3. Delegates Authority to the School Business Administrator for supervision of the school facilities project.
B.14. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, the Board of Education authorizes the School Business Administrator/Board secretary, pursuant to policy 3326, to audit pending bills and claims, to pay qualifying bills and claims within approved budget line item amounts, from June 25 to 30, 2009 and to submit those bills to the Board of Education for approval at its next regular meeting.
B.1.5 Transfer of Current Year Surplus to Reserve
WHEREAS, NJSA 18A: 7F-41 permits 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 anticipated excess current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by board resolution, and
WHEREAS, the Warren Township Schools Board of Education wishes to deposit anticipated current year surplus of $255,513 from Fund 12 Construction Funds into Capital Reserve at year end, and
WHEREAS, the Warren Township Schools Board of Education has determined that up to $255,513 is available for such purpose of transfer;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Warren Township Schools Board of Education hereby authorizes the district's School Business Administrator to make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.
C. Personnel/Student Services
C.1. Offers of Employment During Summer Months
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to extend offers of employment between June 30, 2009 and September 1, 2009, subject to ratification of the Board at the next available Board meeting.
C.2. Amendment of Certified Staff Assignment
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the amendment of staff assignment for Kris Stankiewicz, District, from Social Worker to .8 Social Worker/.2 School Psychologist.
C.3. Amendment on Salary Guide
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following amended placements on the teachers' negotiated salary guide:
a) Marianne Larson, Literacy Coach, District, MA+30 to MA+45 (remaining at step 12 for 2008-2009 and step 13 for 2009-2010), effective May 1, 2009.
b) Alison Dmochowski, OT, District, MA to MA+15 (remaining at step 8-9 for 2008-2009 and step 9-10 for the 2009-2010), effective June 1, 2009.
C.4. Student Teachers
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Student Teachers for the 2009-2010 school year pending a successful criminal history review:
a) Jan Brennan, Nurse, Central School, September 7, 2009 through December 11, 2009.
b) Meghan Madden, Grade 5, Angelo L. Tomaso School, October 12, 2009 through May 7, 2010.
C.5. 2009-2010 Stipends
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Traci Haise as the After School Activities Coordinator at the stipend of $4,000 for the 2009-2010 school year.
C.6. 2008-2009 Employment - Non WTEA Employees
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the list of non WTEA employee assignments and salaries for the 2009-2010 school year dated June 29, 2009.
C.7. Middle School Team Leaders
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the following staff as Middle School team leaders for the 2009-2010 school year:
Grade 6 - Barbara LaSaracina
Grade 7 - Daniel Ticchio
Grade 8 - Laura Sudol
Unified Arts - Diane Burak
C.8. Resignation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the resignation of the following:
a) Christine Maxwell, Grade 6 Math/Science Teacher, Middle School, effective June 30, 2009.
b) Kathleen Sanger, Guidance Counselor, Middle School, for the purpose of retirement, with appreciation for the 24 years of service to the Warren Township School District, effective June 30, 2009.
C.9. After School Club 2008-2009 School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following after school club for the 2008-2009 school year and the instructor at the negotiated stipend rate.
Angelo L. Tomaso School
a) Giving Garden - advisor Elaine Hoffman at a stipend of $715.
C.10. 2009 Summer Employees
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the list of 2009 Summer Employees dated June 25, 2009 subject to verification of the accuracy of the employment applications. If an application is found to be falsified the employee will be terminated.
C.11. Additional Student Personnel Services Employees - 2009 Summer Work
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves additional work for Kris Stankiewicz, School Psychologist, up to 3 days for evaluations at his per diem rate.
C.12. Per Diem Deduct Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following per diem deduct requests for:
a) Shelly Stupay, Classroom Paraprofessional, Mt. Horeb School, for one day, June 17, 2009.
C.13. 2009 Summer Fun Paraprofessionals
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the list of 2009 Summer Fun Paraprofessionals dated June 22, 2009, at the listed hourly rate effective June 29, 2009 through July 31, 2009.
C.14. Amended Employment Contract - Superintendent
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the amendment to the employment contract for the 2009-2010 school year for Dr. James Crisfield, Superintendent, dated June 29, 2009.
C.15. Employment Contract - School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the employment contract for the 2009-2010 school year for Peter Daquila, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, dated June 29, 2009.
C.16. 2009 Summer Curriculum Staff and Positions
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the list of 2009 summer curriculum staff and positions dated June 29, 2009 at the negotiated WTEA rate of $40 per hour.
C.17. Employment for the 2009-2010 School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the application for emergent hiring for the following positions for the 2009-2010 school year under the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:16-1 et seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17 et seq., and N.J.S.A. 6-4.14 et seq., as listed below:
a) William Tozier, School Guidance Counselor, Middle School, MA, Step 11-12, effective September 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.
D. Policy
D.1. Policy 5141.1 Accidents
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the first and only reading of the revised Policy 5141.1 ("Accident") dated June 29, 2009.
XII. OLD BUSINESS
2009-2010 Enrollment Update
Dr. Crisfield reported on the enrollment update and the fact that there is currently no change.
Mrs. Monahan thanked Mr. Ricci for the sign at the Lions Club Expo.
Mr. Ricci asked that the hiring of summer employees be discussed at a future meeting. He also asked that the establishment of the committees be discussed at a future meeting.
Mrs. Voorhees asked that the issue of a Middle School Awards presentation should be discussed. She also stated that the President Award recipients should be recognized in the future.
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
ELL Program
Dr. Crisfield commented that he feels the ELL program is adequate and that he wants to add a part time position to bring it to an excellent program.
Contracted Secretarial Services - Technology
Dr. Crisfield noted that the hours of the part time person be converted to an established part time position.
XIV. PUBLIC COMMENTARY
Donna Perry asked about the district offering Mandarin in 2011.
XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
At 8:25 p.m. Mrs. Spiller moved the following:
WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A.10:4-11, permits the Board of Education to meet in closed session to discuss certain matters, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, the Board of Education adjourns to closed session to discuss:
1) matter rendered confidential by federal or State law
2) pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiation and/or matters of attorney-client privilege
3) a matter in which release of information would impair the right to receive government funds
4) material the disclosure of which constitutes an unwarranted invasion of individual privacy
5) a collective bargaining agreement and/or negotiations related to it
6) a matter involving the purchase, lease, or acquisition of real property with public funds
7) protection of public safety and property and/or investigations of possible violations or violations of law
8) specific prospective or current employees unless all who could be adversely affected request an open session
9) deliberation after a public hearing that could result in a civil penalty or other loss
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, the minutes of this closed session be made public when the need for confidentiality no longer exists.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Toubin and approved by unanimous voice vote.
On motion by Mrs. Spiller, seconded by Mrs. Toubin, the board reconvened in open session at 8:47 p.m.
On motion by Mrs. Spiller, seconded by Mrs. Winter motion C.10 was not passed on a 4-4-1 roll call vote. (Mrs. Burman, Mr. Sardis, Mrs. Toubin, and Mrs. Voorhees voted no. Dr. Przybylski abstained. )
On motion by Mrs. Voorhees, seconded by Dr. Przybylski and approved on a 5-4 roll call vote the board approved agenda item C.10 as amended. (Mrs. Spiller, Mrs. Burman, Mr. Sardis, and Mrs. Winter voted no.)
On motion by Mrs. Spiller, seconded by Mrs. Winter, the board moved to executive session at 9:17 p.m.
On motion by Dr. Przybylski, seconded by Mrs. Spiller, the board reconvened in open session at 11:07 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Dr. Przybylski, seconded by Mrs. Spiller, the meeting adjourned at 11:08 p.m.
Minutes recorded by:
Peter Daquila
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