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A regular business meeting of the Board of Education was held this day in the Board of Education Administration Building, Mt. Horeb Road. The following is a record of that meeting.

I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:10 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, Dr. Gregory Przybylski, David Ricci, Tony Sardis, Mildred Spiller, and Kathleen Winter
Absent: Patricia Toubin

Gina Voorhees
Also Present: Dr. James Crisfield, Superintendent, Peter Daquila, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, 2 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:
July 27, 2009 public & private session
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Burman and approved by 5-1-1 roll call vote. (Mr. Sardis voted no. Dr Przybylski abstained. )

VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION

  • Construction Update
    Mr. Daquila reported on the following projects:
    Central Tile - the contractor has completed the work and the architect will do his review next week.
    Central Roof Phase 2 - contractor is about 90% complete and will finish by the end of the week.
  • HINI Flu Update
    Dr. Crisfield noted that he will attend a state wide session on the H1N1 Flu on 8/25 and will report back to the board on any updates.

VII. PRESIDENT'S REMARKS
None

VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mrs. Winter reported that 5 policies on accountability will be reviewed by the policy committee in September and presented to the board for review.

IX. DISCUSSION
Review School Safety and Security Plan and Student Code of Conduct

Dr. Crisfield reported that the School Safety & Security Plan is still in place and practiced on a regular basis.

The Student Code of Conduct for Middle School is documented and shared with the students and families. The elementary schools will create a one page Student Code of Conduct.

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).

None

XI. ITEMS FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION/ACTION
On motion by Mrs. Spiller, seconded by Mrs. Winter, the board approved agenda items A.1- 4 on a 6-0-1 roll call vote. (Mr. Sardis abstained.)

On motion by Mrs. Spiller, seconded by Mrs. Winter on a 7-0 roll call vote, the board approved agenda items B.1-8, C.1-4, C.5 as amended, C.6-10, C-11 as amended, and C.12 & 13; with Mrs. Winter abstaining on agenda item C.6.

A. Education

A.1. Extended School Year Related Services
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves three students (ID#120350, ID#120483, and ID#0000629) to receive OT services at $175 per hour, PT services at $195 per hour and Speech services at $205 per hour at the Morris-Union Jointure Commission during the extended school year for a maximum cost of $5,670 per student (not $1,230 as previously approved on June 29, 2009).

A.2. Out of District Related Services - 2009-2010 School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the out of district related services and staff for the following students:

a) Student (ID#0120949) to receive:

  • Three hours per week of speech services from Allison Marie Bucciarelli, Speech Specialist, at $115 per hour for a total cost of $13,800.
  • 10 hours per week of ABA services from Kerry Mikus Fee at $50 per hour for a total cost of $20,000.
  • Level I services from NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired for a total cost of $1,600.
  • Four hours per month of ABA at $100 per hour for a total cost of $4,000 provided by Julie Jagiello.
  • Two hours per week of occupational therapy at $70 per hour for a total cost of $5,600 provided by Colleen Roth.
  • Two hours of physical therapy per week at $106 per hour for a cost of $8,480 provided by Pediatric Workshop.

b) Student (ID#0120098) to receive:

  • A total of 15 ½ hours per week of ABA services provided by Michele Hayes at $50 per hour and Joyce Pekarsky at $40 per hour for a total cost of $27,400.
  • Three hours per month of ABA Skills training from Ray Cepeda at $110 per hour for a total cost of $3,300.

c) Student (ID#0120909) to receive:

  • One session of occupational therapy per week at $90 per session for a total cost of $3,600 provided by Child Centered Therapeutics.
  • One session of physical therapy per week at $106 per session for a total cost of $4,240 provided by Pediatric Workshop

d) Student (ID#0000629) to receive:

  • One 45 minute session per week of occupational therapy with sensory integration and processing treatment at $90 per session at a total cost of $3,600 provided by Child Centered Therapeutics.
  • One 30 minute session of occupational therapy per week at $87.50 per session for a cost of $3,500 provided by the receiving school.
  • One 30 minute session of speech per week at $102.50 per session for a total cost of $4,100 provided by the receiving school.

e) Student (ID#0120483) to receive:

  • One 30 minute speech session per week at $102.50 per session for a total cost of $4,100 provided by the receiving school.
  • Two 30 minute sessions of physical therapy per week at $195 per hour for a total cost of $7,800 provided by the receiving school.

f) Student (ID#0121084) to receive:

  • One 45 minute session of occupational therapy at $90 per session for a total cost of $3,600 provided by Child Centered Therapeutics.

g) Student (ID#0120540) to receive:

  • A total of three hours per week of parent in-home training at $55 per hour for a total cost of $6,600 provided by Kelly S. Clark and Catherine Bocage.

h) Student (ID#0120115) to receive:

  • One hour of speech per week at $110 per hour for a total cost to the district of $4,400 provided by the receiving school.

A.3. In District Related Services - 2009-2010 School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the in district related services and staff for the following students:

a) Student (ID#010782) to receive:

  • one hour per week of Auditory Verbal Based Therapy at $130 per hour provided by Speech Partners for a total cost to the district of $5,200.
  • Five hours per week Teacher of the Deaf at $123 per hour for a total cost of $24,600 provided by Mountain Lakes School District.

b) Student (ID#0120445) to receive:

  • One session per week of neurodevelopmental therapy for a total cost of $4,200 provided by Vista Rehabilitation Services.

c) Student (ID#0120903) to receive:

  • One hour per week Teacher of the Deaf at $123 per hour for a total cost of $4,920 provided by Mountain Lakes School District.

d) Student (ID#0120846) to receive:

  • Two 30 minute speech sessions per week at $75 per session for a total cost of $6,000 provided by Dr. Karen Golding-Kushner.

A.4. Out of District Placement - 2009-2010 School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the out of district placement for the following students:

a) One student (ID#0121084) to attend the Bedminster School District at a cost to the district of $15,779.

b) One student (ID#0000110) to attend the Center School at a cost to the district of $45,068.

B. Finance/Operations/Transportation

B.1. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for August 31, 2009 $1,405,304.92

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 June and

WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on June 30, 2009:

FUND

CASH BALANCE

APPROPRIATION BALANCE

FUND BALANCE

(10) General Current Expense Fund

$2,794,861.05


$1,294,900.14

(11) Current Expense

$610,599.82

(12) Capital Outlay

$611,691.74

(13) Special Schools

$86.24

(20) Special Revenue Fund

$36,511.56

$36,156.56

$0.00

(30) Capital Projects Fund

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

(40) Debt Service Fund

$14,214.71

$8.45

$14,214.71

TOTAL

$2,845,587.32

$1,258,542.81

$1,309,114.85

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 June 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:

TO:

FROM:

11-000-213-100-00-02

Nurse - Substitutes

11-120-100-101-00-01

Gr. 1-5 Teachers - Salaries

$4,400

11-000-217-600-08-00

Extraordinary Svcs. - Supplies

11-000-217-320-08-00

Extraordinary Purch. Svcs.

$2,820

11-000-218-390-11-01

Other Purch. Technical Svcs.

11-000-218-104-00-00

Guidance Teacher - Salaries

$660

11-000-219-105-00-00

CST Secretary - Salary

11-120-100-101-00-01

Gr. 1-5 Teachers - Salaries

$1,770

11-000-219-390-08-00

CST Prof. /Technical Services

11-000-219-104-00-00

Child Study Team - Salaries

$1,340

11-000-219-610-08-00

CST - Supplies

11-000-222-600-06-12

Library Books - Woodland

$800

11-000-219-610-08-00

CST - Supplies

11-000-222-600-07-12

Library Books - Middle

$1,050

11-000-222-390-11-01

Other Purch.Technology Svcs.

11-000-222-100-00-01

Educ. Media/Library - Salaries

$250

11-000-222-580-11-02

Workshops & Travel- Educ. Media

11-000-222-100-00-01

Educ. Media/Library - Salaries

$100

11-000-230-339-01-00

Purchased Professional Svcs.

11-000-230-331-01-00

Legal Services

$1,480

11-000-262-580-09-00

Workshops & Travel - Maint.

11-000-262-420-09-01

Building Repairs - BOE/B&G

$750

11-000-262-610-09-00

Building Supplies - Maint.

11-000-262-420-09-01

Building Repairs - BOE/B&G

$2,760

11-000-270-442-10-00

Rental - School Buses

11-000-270-420-10-00

Repairs & Maint. - Transp.

$3,230

11-000-270-503-10-00

Contr. Aide in Lieu of Transp.

11-000-270-161-10-02

Transportation - Sub. Drivers

$1,470

11-000-270-503-10-00

Contr. Aide in Lieu of Transp.

11-000-270-420-10-00

Repairs & Maint. - Transp.

$5,430

11-000-270-503-10-00

Contr. Aide in Lieu of Transp.

11-000-270-512-03-00

Field Trip Transportation - CS

$660

11-000-270-503-10-00

Contr. Aide in Lieu of Transp.

11-000-270-512-04-00

Field Trip Transportation - MH

$6,000

11-000-270-503-10-00

Contr. Aide in Lieu of Transp.

11-000-270-512-05-00

Field Trip Transportation -ALT

$5,230

11-000-270-503-10-00

Contr. Aide in Lieu of Transp.

11-000-270-512-07-00

Field Trip Transportation - MS

$1,000

11-000-270-503-10-00

Contr. Aide in Lieu of Transp.

11-000-270-512-07-01

Sports & Music Trips - Middle

$9,390

11-000-270-503-10-00

Contr. Aide in Lieu of Transp.

11-000-270-517-10-00

Contr. Non-Public Transp.

$8,950

11-000-270-503-10-00

Contr. Aide in Lieu of Transp.

11-000-270-593-10-00

Misc. Purch. Svcs. - Transp.

$2,920

11-000-270-503-10-00

Contr. Aide in Lieu of Transp.

11-120-100-101-00-01

Gr. 1-5 Teachers - Salaries

$7,410

11-000-270-518-10-00

Contr. Sp. Ed Transp. - ESC

11-120-100-101-00-01

Gr. 1-5 Teachers - Salaries

$1,570

11-000-270-610-10-00

Supplies - Transportation

11-000-270-161-10-00

Special Ed Transp.- Salaries

$3,640

11-000-291-220-00-00

Social Security

11-000-291-290-00-00

Other Employee Benefits

$32,530

11-000-291-280-00-00

Tuition Reimbursement

11-000-291-290-00-00

Other Employee Benefits

$10,720

11-150-100-101-00-00

Home Instruction Salaries

11-120-100-101-00-01

Gr. 1-5 Teachers - Salaries

$1,530

11-190-100-500-07-00

Other Purchased Services-MS

11-110-100-101-00-02

Kindergarten - Sub. Teachers

$5,200

11-190-100-610-11-01

Supplies - Instr. Hardware

11-120-100-101-00-01

Gr. 1-5 Teachers - Salaries

$12,580

11-213-100-610-08-00

Resource Center - Supplies

11-213-100-640-08-00

Resource Center - Textbooks

$100

11-230-100-101-00-00

Basic Skills Teachers - Sals.

11-230-100-600-07-00

Basic Skills Supplies - Middle

$200

11-402-100-100-00-00

Sports Stipends

11-401-100-100-00-00

Co-curricular Stipends

$2,010

12-000-400-450-00-00

Construction Services

11-000-262-340-09-00

Purchased Tech. Svcs. - B&G

$13,910

12-000-400-450-00-00

Construction Services

11-000-262-420-09-41

Grounds Upkeep Services

$22,000

12-000-400-450-00-00

Construction Services

11-000-262-620-03-61

Electricity - Central

$12,800

12-000-400-450-00-00

Construction Services

11-000-262-620-06-61

Electricity - Woodland

$19,500

12-000-400-450-00-00

Construction Services

11-000-262-620-07-61

Electricity - Middle

$12,300

12-000-400-931-00-00

Capital Reserve Transfer

12-000-400-390-00-00

Prof. Services (Capital Outlay)

$43,750

12-000-400-390-00-00

Prof. Services (Capital Outlay)

11-000-291-270-00-00

Health Benefits

$36,150


Total Transfers

$300,360

B.4. Purchase of Electric Generation Services

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the attached agreement, dated July 27, 2009, to purchase electric generation services through the Alliance for Competitive Energy Services ("ACES"), effective July 1, 2009 through May 31, 2014.

B.5. Purchase of Natural Gas Services

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the attached agreement dated, July 27, 2009, to purchase natural gas services through the Alliance for Competitive Energy Services ("ACES"), effective July 1, 2009 through May 31, 2014.

B.6. Acceptance of Grant - Department of Education School Facilities Project - Mt Horeb School New Kindergarten Toilet - Project # 5470-035-09-1006

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Schools Development Authority has tentatively approved the Preliminary Eligible Cost Determination for the Mt Horeb School New Kindergarten Toilet in the amount of $17,436 (40% of the project costs), now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, the Warren Township Board of Education:

1. Accepts the Preliminary Eligible Cost (PEC) Determination for the project

2. Authorizes the superintendent and business administrator to execute and submit the appropriate grant documents to the Department of Education, and

3. Delegates to the school business administrator authority for supervision of the school facilities project.

B.7. Central School - Lower Level and Toilet Renovation Project

RESOLVED, the Board of Education Approves the following change order to Larosa Tile, Marble, Ceramic & Granite Inc., the sub-contractor hired to complete the work for Buckler Associates and to Buckler Associates for the Central School Lower Level and Toilet Renovation Project in the amount of $2,900

Larosa

  • C/O #15-a Installation of additional drywall and framing $2,900.00
  • C/O #15-b Tile provided by Buckler Associates to Larosa $ (200.00)

Buckler

  • C/O #15-c Tile provided to Larosa by Buckler Associates $ 200.00

Total of Change Orders $2,900.00

The original bid for this project from Buckler Associates was $696,846.00. Change orders #1-14 were for a total of $82,473.50 and change order #15 is for a total of $2,900.00 bringing the total amount due for the project to $782,219.50.

C. Personnel/Student Services

C.1. 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) Michaela DiPaolo, Classroom Paraprofessional, Central School Step 5-6, 32.5 hours per week, effective September 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.

b) Caroline Sofo, Classroom Paraprofessional, Middle School, Step 9-10, 32.5 hours per week, effective September 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.

c) Elise Tanner, .5 FTE 12 month Secretary, Middle School, Step 10-11, effective September 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.

d) Paula Gunther-Reilly, Art Teacher, Mt. Horeb School, BA, Step 1-2, effective November 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. (Family Leave for Susan Sage.)

C.2. Amendment on Salary Guide
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following amended placement on the teachers' negotiated salary guide:

a) Dawn Gauvin, Special Education Teacher, Mt. Horeb, BA to BA+15 (remaining at step 9-10) effective September 1, 2009.

b) Nicole Amicucci, Grade 5 Teacher, Woodland School, BA+15 to MA (remaining at step 5-6) effective September 1, 2009.

c) Rachel Hildebrand, Grade 2 Teacher, Mt. Horeb School, MA to MA+15 (remaining at step 5-6) effective September 1, 2009.

d) Christine Burkhardt, Special Education Teacher, Mt. Horeb School, MA to MA+15 (remaining at step 3-4) effective September 1, 2009.

e) Andrea Carroll, Grade 5 Teacher, Mt. Horeb School, MA+30 to MA+45 (remaining at step 23-24) effective September 1, 2009.

f) Linda Pepe, Special Education Teacher, Woodland School, MA+15 to MA+30 (remaining at step 23-24) effective September 1, 2009.

g) Dorothy Stolfi, Grade 2 Teacher, Woodland School, MA to MA+15 (remaining at step 13), effective September 1, 2009.

h) Donna Bardy, Special Education Teacher, Middle School, MA to MA+15 (remaining at step 1-2), effective September 1, 2009.

C.3. Student Teacher
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Student Teacher for the 2009-2010 school year:

a) Melissa Colombino, Angelo L. Tomaso School, Kindergarten, September 9, 2009 through December 10, 2009.

C.4. Reading Recovery Technical Support Contract
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the use of the New Jersey Reading Recovery network for technical support for the following teachers listed throughout the 2009-20010 school year at a cost to the district of $3,000:

Nancy Braunstein, Denise Kennedy, Fran Perlman, MaryLou Psak

C.5. 2009-2010 Middle School Stipend Positions
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the following stipend positions, for the 2009-2010 school year: AS AMENDED

a) Joann Blatchford - 8th Grade Advisor at $1,430.

c) Sean Convery - Yearbook Club Advisor at $1,430.

d) Beverly MacGorman - Student Council Advisor at $1,430.

e) Beverly MacGorman - Yearbook Club Advisor at $1,430.

f) Susan Cooper - E2 Evening and weekend Coordinator at $1,430.

C.6. 2009-2010 Substitutes

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the list of substitutes for the 2009-2010 school year dated August 24, 2009.
C.7. 2009 Summer Technology Work

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Sean Convery, Middle School Technology Teacher, to work 25 hours to update the emergency database and to create an online lesson plan submittal function, at the negotiated WTEA rate of $40 per hour.

C.8. Facilitation of the Web-Based IEP Program (ARRA)
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the following individuals to work at their contracted hourly rates for a total of 150 combined hours at a total cost not to exceed $8,000. This project is part of the ARRA Stimulus Plan Part 1, which was approved by the Board of Education in June 2009:

Dr. Rebecca Olszyk, Mrs. Laurie Donovan, Ms. Alison Dmochowski, Mrs. Fran Blabolil, Mrs. Alida Gorin, Mrs. Karen Leski, Mrs. Faye Brady, Dr. Kris Stankiewicz, Mrs. Ann Santee, Ms. Terry Kraminitz, Mrs. Michele Stein, Mrs. Joan Darkenwald, Ms. Amy Brunswick

C.9. Contracted Related Services
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves contracted related services from the following for the 2009-2010 school year:

a) Cynthia Levey to provide contracted speech services for two half days per week through a shared services agreement with Watchung borough School District for a total cost of $21,203.

b) Lisa Dichter to provide seven hours per week of occupational therapy at $70 per hour not to exceed a total cost of $20,000.

c) Dr. Thomas Boyle to provide two and half hours per month of behavior consultation services at a cost of $5,000 and one hour every two months for phone consultation at a total cost of $1,200.

d) Erica Grossberg to provide behavior consultation services one day per week at a cost of $300 per day for a total cost of $12,000.

e) Pediatric Workshop to provide contracted physical therapy services at a rate of $60 - 30 minute session, $84 - 45 minute session, $106 - 60 minute session, and $280 - Evaluation for a total cost not to exceed $35,000.

C.10. Outside Evaluators
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the list of Outside Evaluators dated August 24, 2009 for the 2009-2010 school year.

C.11. Music Curriculum Grades K-5 Revision and Realignment As Amended
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following to work on the music curriculum grades K-5 revision and realignment for a combined total of 20 hours:

Mark Weber, Karen Sutherland, Amy Myers, Jennifer Kaniuka

C.12. Additional Summer Hours

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the following:

  • Authorizes the Child Study Team members to work a combined total of an additional 100 hours at their contracted rates at a total cost not to exceed $5,300,
  • Authorizes select teachers to work a combined total of 25 hours at the contracted rate of $40.00 per hour at a total cost not to exceed $1,000,

The additional time is needed to prepare and review the IEP's for the newly referred students and the students that moved into the district during the summer.

C.13. Resignation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the resignation of the Kimberly Krupsky, Classroom Paraprofessional, Mt. Horeb School, effective June 30, 2009.

XII. OLD BUSINESS

  • 2009-2010 Enrollment Update
    Dr. Crisfield reported on the projected enrollment for 2009/10 and that the class size of the Central kindergarten and the MH 4th grade are being watched.
  • Board and District Goals 2009-2010 School Year
    Dr. Crisfield reported and presented the board goal for 2009/10 that will be voted on at the September 14th meeting. Mr. Sardis asked about the district goals and the assignment of the administrators.
  • Criminal History Check Guidelines
  • Summer Fun Hiring Procedures
  • Summer Employment Hiring Procedures

Dr. Crisfield reported the changes to the Criminal History Check Guidelines, Summer Fun Hiring Procedure, and Summer Employment Hiring Process that were discussed at the last meeting. These guidelines will be voted at the 9/14 meeting.

XIII. NEW BUSINESS

  • Legislative Issue Effecting Boards of Education - Proposed Education Legislation A-4142
    Dr. Crisfield updated the board on the proposed legislation A-4142. He will ask the district attorney for clarification.
  • "Our Schools" Newsletter
    Dr. Crisfield noted that for cost savings the September version of the "Our Schools" newsletter will be eliminated. Items of interest will be distributed via e-blast.
  • 8th Grade Trip
    Dr. Crisfield reported that Mr. Comba and the Middle school PTO have proposed to change the 8th grade trip to Philadelphia and the Camden Aquarium instead of Gettysburg. Also being proposed is the elimination of the 8th grade Forest Lodge day of fun.
    Mrs. Burman asked about the true purpose of the 8th grade & 7th grade overnight trips.
  • Central School Library Mural
    A group has offered to paint murals on walls in the Central School library. The board asked for a sketch of the proposed mural.

Other

Dr Przybylski acknowledged Mrs. Plager for her efforts at the Wagner farms and the giving food network.

XIV. PUBLIC COMMENTARY
Barbara Todtenkopf asked who the 6th grade science teachers will be for the 2009/10 school year. Dr. Crisfield will report back with the answer since the teachers have changed. Mrs. Todtenkopf noted that a 6th grade teacher wrote an inappropriate comment in her daughter's yearbook. Dr. Crisfield noted that the incident is being investigated.

Mr. Todtenkopf noted she feels that the reception at the Middle School is cold and not very "warm" in comparison to the elementary schools. She also asked about the district's homework policy.

XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
At 8:10 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. Burman and approved by unanimous voice vote.

On motion by Mrs. Burman, seconded by Dr Przybylski, the board reconvened in open session at 9:05 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Mrs. Spiller, seconded by Mrs. Burman, the meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.

Minutes recorded by:

Peter Daquila