Warren Township Schools: Minutes for May 24, 2010

Minutes for May 24, 2010 Archived Minutes

A regular business meeting of the Board of Education was held this day in the Middle School, Old Stirling Road. The following is a record of that meeting.

I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:09 p.m. by the Board President, Dr Przybylski

OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT - Dr Przybylski 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 - Dr Przybylski led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.

III. ROLL CALL
Present: Sue Burman, Donald Huber, Roberta Monahan, Dr. Gregory Przybylski, Tony Sardis, James Sena, Mildred Spiller, and Kathleen Winter

Absent: Patricia Toubin

Also Present: Dr. James Crisfield, Superintendent, Peter Daquila, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, members of the staff, public, and press

IV. PRESENTATION

Excellence in Education Award Recipients

Dr. Crisfield explained that the teachers will be presented their Excellence in Education Awards.

Mr. Comba presented the Excellence in Education Award to Brenda Sasso

Mr. Kimmick presented the Excellence in Education Award to Chris Schwallie

Ms. Bond presented the Excellence in Education Award to Karen Marino

Mr. Huss presented the Excellence in Education Award to Jamie Perry

Dr. Crisfield presented the Excellence in Education Award to Dana Matherly

Student Award Recipients

REACH2 teacher, Mrs. Susan Cooper, described the Quiz Bowl Team challenge and noted the team won 2^nd place in the nation. Awards were presented to:

Albert Zeng Silver Nationalist & NJ State Champ

Alex Rucker Silver Nationalist

Katie Mathison Silver Nationalist

Tuhina Bhat Silver Nationalist

Dr Przybylski presented the French Awards to:

Valeria Saro

Katie Mathison

Alison Draikiwicz

Alex Rucker

Dr Przybylski & Mrs. Zimmer presented the awards for Doodle for Google to the following Central School Students:

Elise Gubenko

Jason Amalraj

Tristen Chau

Amy Holz

Megan Ma

Kayla McNulty

The students explained their designs.

Awards were presented to the following Service Club winners at Mt. Horeb & Woodland:

Mt. Horeb School Woodland School

Andrew Morrison Alyssa Rose

Julianne Lin Megan Gerges

Sarah Rosa Sierra Huevelman

Rachel Simons Kendal MacTaggart

Marisa Li Jillian Ferrara

Carrie Rucker Catherine Chen

Sophie Feldman Sara Pascaol

Jonathon Dong Elisabeth Morris

William Disturco

Ellie Falivene

Christopher Lachenauer

Carly Nisse

Megan O'Reilly

Aayush Patel

Aman Patel

Dhruv Patel

Myah Toubin

Additional awards were presented to the following students:

NJ Association of Gifted Children Writing Div 1st Place

Mt. Horeb School

Akshina Gupta

Spelling Bee Champion Junior Women's Club of Somerset County

Angelo L. Tomaso School

Karthik Irakam

AAA Outstanding School Safety Patroller of the year

Angelo L. Tomaso School

Max Micheller

Elementary Honor Orchestra - String

Angelo L. Tomaso School

Amy Narakornpichit, Violin Grade 5

Natalie Przybylski, Violin Grade 5

Central School

Warren Yang, Violin Grade 5

Andrew Qu, Violin Grade 5

Billy Kallio, Violin Grade 5

Mt. Horeb School

Julianne Lin, Violin Grade 5

Rachel Lu, Violin Grade 4

Kevin Lu, Cello Grade 5

Woodland School

Nicholas McConnell, Violin Grade 5

Allison Horvath, Violin Grade 5

V. MINUTES
Mrs. Spiller moved the following:

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the minutes, of the following meeting:

April 26, 2010 public and private session

The motion was seconded by Mrs. Monahan and approved by 6-0-1 roll call vote. (Mrs. Burman

abstained.)

VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION
Mr. Daquila reported that the district received a $6,655 grant from ERIC North and the funds are being used to replace 35 outdoor lights with LED lighting which is 15 to 25% brighter and more energy efficient.

VII. PRESIDENT'S REMARKS
Dr Przybylski congratulated the teacher and student award winners. He thanked the Middle School PTO for the donation of the dug-out fencing. He also thanked the Middle School for the wonderful orchestra performance. In addition he thanked the township for their work in settling the budget.

VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Curriculum

Mrs. Spiller noted that she had a lengthy meeting with Dr. Crisfield about next year's curriculum and the committee will be meeting soon.

Policy
Mrs. Winter reported that the committee met and will be working with the NJ School Boards to review and update the policies.

Finance
Mrs. Monahan reported that the finance committee met and will begin reviewing various areas in advance of the next budget process.

Negotiations
Mr. Sardis reported that the committee met and he will report in the executive session.

IX. DISCUSSION
2010-2011 Budget - Final Cuts

Dr Przybylski noted that the board's first step is to agree to the amount being cut by the township of Warren and the second step is to determine the amount by which the specific accounts will be reduced.

The board discussed the two options.

On motion by Mrs. Winter, seconded by Mr. Sena and approved on an 8-0 roll call vote, the board approved acceptance of the Township cut to the budget in the amount of $275,000.

The board discussed the accounts that should be reduced by $275,000. Mrs. Monahan noted that she wants to comment about the cut in the executive session.

Mrs. Spiller made a proposal to pull B.4 until after the executive session. Mrs. Winter seconded.

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).

Jackie Mandelbaum asked about the process of dealing with B.4 and what would happen with the budget.

Tia Allocco asked that the board expedite the executive session so the public can hear the outcome of the budget cuts.

XI. ITEMS FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION/ACTION
Mrs. Spiller asked a question about C.2. Dr. Crisfield responded.

Mr. Sardis asked to pull agenda item B.5. for discussion.

Mr. Huber asked to pull agenda items B.3., B.9., B.11., C.1., and C.10 for discussion.

Mr. Huber noted that he wants to meet with the BA to discuss items B.1 & B.3 in the future He noted that B.9 should have a disclaimer to protect the district.

Mr. Huber asked about B.11. Mr. Daquila and Mrs. Winter responded about the solar project.

Mr. Huber asked about C.1. & C.10. and approving vacancies and rehiring paraprofessionals.

Dr. Crisfield responded.

Mrs. Burman asked a question about C.1.d. Dr. Crisfield responded and wording will be altered.

On motion by Mrs. Burman, seconded by Mr. Huber the board approved pulling agenda item C.1 until letters of intent will be issued.

On motion by Mrs. Winter, seconded by Mrs. Burman, the consent agenda (items A.1 - 3, B.1 - 3, B.6 - 13 and C.2-11), was approved by unanimous 8-0 roll-call vote.

Mr. Sardis asked to pull B.5 since dental was not on the original RFP process sheet and questioned why the services are not being bid.

Mrs. Monahan reported that the finance committee looked at the dental insurance.

Mrs. Winter reported that the dental was not part of the RFP process and should be approved as is.

Mr. Sena commented that the board should accept a one year renewal at 3%. The board discussed the dental insurance and the RFP process.

On motion by Mrs. Monahan, seconded by Mr. Sena, the board voted on altering agenda item B.5 to read "one year", on a 6-2 roll call vote. (Mrs. Spiller and Mrs. Winter voted no.)

On motion by Mrs. Monahan, seconded by Mrs. Burman, the board approved agenda item B.5 as amended, on a 7-1 roll call vote. (Mrs. Winter voted no.)

A. Education

A.1. Out of District Hospital Instruction
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves one student (ID#0120576) to receive 30 hours of hospital instruction beginning May 12, 2010 through May 22, 2010. Instruction will be provided by Education Inc. at $46 per hour for a total cost to the district of $1,380.

A.2. In-District Related Services
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves one student (ID#0120949) to receive two hours per week of OT by Child Centered Therapeutics from May 12, 2010 through June 30, 2010 at a cost to the district of $1,260.

A.3. Increase In-District Related Services

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves one student (ID#0120949) to receive an increase in the following related services beginning May 17, 2010 through June 30, 2010:

Home occupational therapy by Colleen Roth from two hours per week to three hours per week at an increased cost to the district of $490.
Speech therapy by Allison Buccarelli from three hours per week to five hours per week at an increased cost to the district of $1,610.
Physical therapy by Pediatric Workshop from two hours per week to five hours per week at an increased cost to the district of $2,226

B. Finance/Operations/Transportation

B.1. Payment of Bills

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for May 2010 in the amount of $3,405,935.70

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 February and

WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on April 30, 2010:

FUND	CASH BALANCE	APPROPRIATION BALANCE	FUND BALANCE
(10) General Current Expense Fund	$4,711,908.02		$1,329,283.09
(11) Current Expense		$2,171,193.77
(12) Capital Outlay		$127,037.04
(13) Special Schools		$97.32
(20) Special Revenue Fund	($120,228.72)	$53,055.14	$0.00
(30) Capital Projects Fund	$109,345.84	$568,337.84	$0.00
(40) Debt Service Fund	$14,226.96	$14.25	$14,212.71
TOTAL	$4,715,252.10	$2,919,735.36	$1,343,495.80

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 April 2010

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:
11-000-218-104-00-00	Guidance Salaries	11-000-222-100-00-01	Educ. Media/Library - Salaries	$6,500
11-000-221-176-00-00	Salaries - Math/Lit. Coach	11-000-222-100-00-01	Educ. Media/Library - Salaries	$2,500
11-000-222-600-06-12	Library Books - Woodland	11-000-222-500-11-01	Other Purch. Svcs. (Internet)	$3,500
11-000-230-610-11-01	Supplies - Admin. Hardware	11-000-291-270-00-00	Health Benefits	$7,000
11-000-230-895-01-02	BOE - M/S Dues & Fees	11-000-230-530-01-22	Telephone - District	$2,000
11-000-240-103-00-00	Salaries-Principals/Dean/Directors	11-000-222-100-00-01	Educ. Media/Library - Salaries	$500
11-000-251-800-01-00	Business Office - Misc. Exps.	11-000-251-592-01-00	Bus. Off. - Misc. Purch. Svcs.	$130
11-000-261-610-09-04	Maintenance Supplies - MH	11-000-261-420-09-04	Maintenance Repairs - MH	$3,000
11-000-261-610-09-05	Maintenance Supplies - ALT	11-000-261-420-09-05	Maintenance Repairs - ALT	$5,000
11-000-262-100-09-02	Substitute Custodians	11-000-262-100-09-10	Salaries - Maintenance	$2,630
11-000-270-442-10-00	Rental - School Buses	11-000-270-517-10-00	Contracted NP Transportation	$2,500
11-000-270-515-10-00	Contr. Sp. Ed Transp. - Jointure	11-000-270-512-07-00	Field Trip Transportation - MS	$3,000
11-150-100-320-08-00	Home Instruction - Purc. Svcs.	11-130-100-101-00-01	Grades 6-8 Teachers - Sals.	$1,100
11-216-100-101-00-00	PSD Teachers - Salaries	11-230-100-101-00-00	Basic Skills - Salaries	$6,000
11-230-100-600-03-00	Basic Skills Supplies - Central	11-230-100-101-00-00	Basic Skills - Salaries	$650
11-230-100-600-04-00	Basic Skills Supplies - MH	11-230-100-101-00-00	Basic Skills - Salaries	$650
11-230-100-600-05-00	Basic Skills Supplies - ALT	11-230-100-101-00-00	Basic Skills - Salaries	$650
11-230-100-600-06-00	Basic Skills Supplies - WD	11-230-100-101-00-00	Basic Skills - Salaries	$650
12-000-400-390-00-00	Prof. Svcs. for Capital Projects	12-000-260-730-00-00	Oper. & Maint. Equipment	$3,100
13-422-100-500-00-00	Summer Fun - Printing	11-000-291-270-00-00	Health Benefits	$500
13-422-100-500-00-00	Summer Fun - Printing	13-422-100-610-00-00	Summer Fun - Supplies	$550
		Total Transfers		$52,110

B.4. FINAL 2010-2011 Warren Township School Budget Pulled & Revised

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following resolution:

WHERE AS, The legal voters of the township of Warren, Somerset County, defeated the proposed budget at the annual district election on April 20, 2010, and

WHERE AS, Representatives of the Township of Warren and the Warren Township Board of Education have met for the purpose of settling on the reduction of the WHERE AS budget and the tax levy, and

WHERE AS, The Township of Warren has adopted and approved a resolution to reduce the Warren Township School 2010/2011 School Budget by $275,000.00, and

WHERE AS, This will result in a reduction to the proposed local tax levy from the original amount of $36,600,302 to the revised tax levy amount of $36,325,302, WHERE AS and

RESOLVED, That the Board of Education approves the following change to the proposed budget 2010/2011 budget in the amount of $275,000.00,

Description: Decrease all salary accounts proportionally.

Salaries (All salary accounts) Account No. Amount

Preschool/Kinder. Teachers 11-100-100-101 $ 11,029
Teachers Grades 1-5 11-120-100-101 70,688
Teachers Grades 6-8 11-130-100-101 47,681
Teachers LLD 11-204-100-101 3,555
Instructional Aides LLD 11-204-100-106 1,586
Teachers Resource Room 11-213-100-101 29,108
Instructional Aides RR 11-213-100-106 6,837
Teachers Preschool Disabled 11-216-100-101 1,773
Instructional Aides Pre Dis 11-216-100-104 1,390
Other instruction Aides 11-216-100-106 722
Teachers Basic Skills 11-230-100-101 12,193
Teachers Bilingual 11-240-100-101 2,592
School Nurses 11-000-213-100 3,973
Teachers Spec Education 11-000-216-100 5,475
Aides Spec Education 11-000-217-100 2,451
Guidance Counselors 11-000-218-104 6,433
Guidance Secretary 11-000-218-105 645
Child Study Team 11-000-219-104 9,162
CST Secretary 11-000-219-105 1,158
Curriculum Supervisor 11-000-221-102 1,339
Curriculum Secretary 11-000-221-105 579
Math & Literacy Coaches 11-000-221-176 861
Librarians 11-000-222-100 7,288
Technology Coordinator 11-000-222-177 982
Instructional Aides Tech 11-000-222-100 1,582
General Administration 11-000-230-104 2,024
General Admin Staff 11-000-230-105 1,233
Principals/ Administrators 11-000-240-103 8,563
School Secretaries 11-000-240-105 3,572
Central Services 11-000-251-100 3,661
Technology Staff 11-000-252-100 776
Required Maintenance 11-000-261-100 2,387
Maintenance & Custodians 11-000-262-100 10,330
Multi-Duty Aides 11-000-262-107 5,093
Grounds Keeper 11-000-263-100 461
Transportation - Reg Ed 11-000-270-160 466
Transportation - Spec Ed 11-000-270-161 3,614
Teachers Summer Fun 13-422-100-101 1,464
Instructional Aides SF 13-422-100-106 220
Office Staff SF 13-422-200-100 54
Total Amount: $275,000

And it be further

RESOLVED: The Board of Education approves the FINAL 2010/2011 Warren

Township Budget as follows:

Budget

Appropriations:
General Fund $37,123,554
Summer School 149,322
Capital Outlay 26,425
Capital Reserve 1,000
Withdrawal from Capital Reserve 200,000
Special Revenue 500,000
Debt Service 977,270
TOTAL BUDGET: $38,977,571

Revenues:
Tax Levy - General Fund $36,325,302
Tax Levy - Debt Service 684,394
TOTAL: $37,009,696

State Aid $ 349,398

State Aid - Debt Service 292,874
TOTAL: $ 642,272

General Fund - Surplus $ 372,501
Debt Service 2
Miscellaneous Revenue 253,100
Withdrawal from Capital Reserve 200,000
Federal Funds Anticipated 500,000
TOTAL BUDGET: $38,977,571

As per NJAC 6A:23B-1.2(b), the proposed budget provides for a maximum expenditure

amount that may be allotted for travel and expense reimbursement. The 2010/2011

budget includes a maximum travel appropriation of $75,000. The School Business

Administrator shall track and record these costs to insure that the maximum amount

is not exceeded. Included in the 2010/2011 budget is a maximum regular business

travel amount of $1,500 per employee.

B.5. Dental Trust Renewal Amended

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves a two year renewal in the Grinspec Dental Trust at a renewal rate of 3% for the period of July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011.

B.6. Waste Removal

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following resolution:

WHEREAS, on May 11, 2010, the Board of Education received bids for the Waste Removal services for the district for the three year period of July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2013:

Kohler Waste Services, Gillette, NJ $66,720.00
ACE Environmental Services, Newark, NJ $67,888.00
Peter Rubinetti, New Vernon, NJ $68,600.00
Waste Management, Ewing, NJ $74,034.00
Republic Services, d/b/a Midco Waste, New Brunswick, NJ $79,746.00
Active Disposal, Somerville, NJ $83,731.60

The contract should be awarded to Kohler Waste Services since it is the lowest responsible bidder.

WHEREAS, the contract amount for each year is

July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 $22,240
July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 $22,240
July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 $22,240

Total Costs $66,720

Extra trash pick-ups are $6.00 per yard and an increase in container size is $6.00 per yard.

RESOLVED, the Board of Education awards the contract for the Waste Removal for the district to Kohler Waste Services, Gillette, NJ.

B.7. Transportation for WHRHS Student
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves transportation by Warren of one student from the student's home in Watchung to WHRHS, in the morning, for 32 days, from May 11, 2010 through June 24, 2010 at a rate of $23.45 per day paid to Warren by WHRHS in a total amount of $750.40.

B.8. Transportation for Out of District Student
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transportation with the Morris Union Jointure Commission for an out of district student (0000031) to and from Warren to the Montgomery Academy for the period of April 12, 2010 to June 30, 2010 for the amount of $3,613.05.

B.9. Donation - Used Computer Equipment
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the donation of twenty five Dell Latitude D510 laptops valued at $20.00 each and one Bretford T5585II-A laptop cart valued at $70 to the Shriners Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, PA. The total value of the computer equipment is $570.00.

B.10. Professional Development Plan
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the district's Professional Development Plan, dated April 15, 2010, for the 2010-2011 school year that was approved by the Somerset County Professional Development Board on April 26, 2010.

B.11. Architectural Services: USA Architects - Structural Engineering Study
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves a contract with USA Architects of Somerville, NJ for a structural engineering study to determine the carrying capacity of the existing roof structures at the Warren Middle School, the Angelo L. Tomaso School and the Central School. The study will determine if these buildings can accommodate rooftop solar systems. USA's fee is for this is based on time and will not exceed $15,000.00 for this service.

B.12. Three-Year District Technology Plan
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the district's Three-Year Technology Plan (July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2013), dated May 13, 2010, that was approved by the Somerset County Technology Plan Review Committee on May 18, 2010.

B.13. Middle School PTO Donation

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves, with appreciation, the donation of $2,550 from the Middle School PTO towards the purchase of fencing for the dug-out at the baseball field.

C. Personnel/Student Services

C.1. Employment for the 2010-2011 School Year Pulled & not voted on
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the application for emergent hiring for the following positions for the 2010-2011 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) Christina Ulloa, Elementary tenure track Teacher, MA, Step TBD, effective September 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 (replacing Barbara Novak who retired).

b) Catherine Lazas, Special Education tenure track Teacher, Middle School, BA, Step TBD, effective September 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 (replacing Kelly Hawkins who resigned).

c) Cecilia Hwang, Grade 8 tenure track Math Teacher, Middle School, MA+15, Step TBD, effective September 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 (replacing Diane Staph who retired).

d) Jill Andrews, full year Elementary Teacher leave position, BA, Step TBD, effective September 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.

C.2. 2010-2011 Non-WTEA Stipends
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the list of 2010-2011 Non-WTEA stipends dated May 24, 2010.

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

a) Alessandra Lordi

b) Eric Suggs

c) Naima Afridi

C.4. Family Leave Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the family leave request for Jennifer DePinto, Art Teacher, Woodland School (unpaid with benefits) from September 1, 2010 through December 2, 2010. Returning December 3, 2010.

C.5. Per Diem Deduct Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following per diem deduct request for Lauren Green, Central School, for one day, May 28, 2010.

C.6. Philadelphia Chaperone - Middle School 8^th Grade Overnight Trip
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Dannine Albanese to chaperone the Middle School 8th grade overnight trip to Philadelphia, June 3, 2010 to June 4, 2010. Ms. Albanese will replace Maria Sendon.

C.7. Increase in Hours

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the increase of hours for Leslie Mupo by one hour per day for the purpose of providing 1:1 bus aide for one student (ID0120949) beginning May 13, 2010 through June 30, 2010 at a cost to the district of $444.86.

C.8. Summer Employee
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the appointment of Joseph Marquet as a summer employee in the Maintenance/Buildings & Grounds Department for the period of May 24, 2010 to September 3, 2010, at a rate of $10.00 per hour.

C.9. Amendment on Salary Guide
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following amended placement on the teachers' negotiated salary guide:

a) Robert Harshorn, Middle School, MA to MA+15 (remaining at step 17), effective May 1, 2010.

C.10. Paraprofessional Employment for the 2010-2011 School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the list, dated May 24, 2010, of paraprofessionals to be hired for the 2010-2011 school year at the total number of weekly hours listed per employee (Salary guide and step TBD, pending the conclusion of collective bargaining).

C.11. Resignation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following resignations:

a) Joan Darkenwald, LDTC, Mt. Horeb School, for the purpose of retirement, with appreciation for the 22 years of service to the children of Warren, effective June 30, 2010.

b) Barbara Tantillo, Guidance Counselor, Middle School for the purpose of retirement, with appreciation for the 23 years of service to the children of Warren, effective June 30, 2010.

XII. OLD BUSINESS

RTTT-Round II
Dr. Crisfield noted that he and Dr Przybylski have signed the application and the WTEA has elected not to sign the document.

Mr. Sardis asked a question about the nutrition policy and he will review it and report back to the board.

XIII. NEW BUSINESS
None

XIV. PUBLIC COMMENTARY
None.

XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
At 8:45 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:

matter rendered confidential by federal or State law

pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiation and/or matters of attorney-client privilege

a matter in which release of information would impair the right to receive government funds

material the disclosure of which constitutes an unwarranted invasion of individual privacy

a collective bargaining agreement and/or negotiations related to it

a matter involving the purchase, lease, or acquisition of real property with public funds

protection of public safety and property and/or investigations of possible violations or violations of law

specific prospective or current employees unless all who could be adversely affected request an open session

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. Monahan, seconded by Mr. Huber, the board reconvened in open session at 9:00 p.m.

Mrs. Monahan proposed item B.4. and that all salary accounts be reduced proportionally in order to reduce the budget by $275,000.

On motion by Mrs. Monahan, seconded by Mr. Huber, and approved on a 7-1 roll call vote, the board approved agenda item B.4. (Mrs. Winter voted no.)

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

At 9:09 p.m. Mrs. Spiller moved the following: