Minutes for September 29, 2009
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A regular business meeting of the Board of Education was held this day in the Warren Middle School Library. The following is a record of that meeting.
I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:16 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, Patricia Toubin, Gina Voorhees, and Kathleen Winter
Absent:
Also Present: Dr. James Crisfield, Superintendent, Peter Daquila, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, and members of the staff and public
Mrs. Monahan addressed the board and public about changing the order of the agenda and allowing the public to speak first and then the usual agenda order will be followed.
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).
Karin Stromswold, 7 Cardinal Drive, spoke about the elimination of Math 2 for the 5th graders at MT. Horeb School and that fact that she feels the students are now at a disadvantage in comparison to the 5th graders at the districts' other schools.
Joan Conway, 18 Dowington Court, feels that Math 2 level is imperative to the development of the advanced math students. She stated also that the "non advanced" students will slow the learning for the advanced students.
Gail Pester, 2 Cardinal Drive, commented on the correspondence regarding Math 2 classes that has been sent to the parents by Mr. Kimmick and Dr. Crisfield at the beginning of September 2009. The letters have contained conflicting information.
Rebecca Rucker, 5 Fawn Lane, addressed concerns about the elimination of the Math 2 grouping that were provided by Mr. Kimmick and Dr. Crisfield. She feels the data provided is not appropriate in supporting the elimination of the Math 2 classes.
Rob Synder, 3 Ashwood Ct., expressed that he and his wife are extremely satisfied with the education being provided by the district. He believes that the elimination of Math 2 at MT. Horeb creates an inequity between MT. Horeb and the other 3 elementary schools. There should be equality in learning at all four elementary schools.
Larry Conway, 18 Downington Ct., spoke about the district's guidelines for grouping and separating students by their ability. The elimination of Math 2 doesn't appear to be following these guidelines especially in the short time frame that this had been conveyed to the parents.
Yanyan Li Lee, 118 Briar Wood Drive West, spoke about the aspects of teaching math. Mr. Lee stated that he is a college math professor for over 25 years at NYU, Princeton and now Rutgers. He indicated that math can be taught more effectively to small classes. In smaller groups the teacher can adjust the pace of learning based on the students. The Math 2 classes follow this concept.
Jiang Lin, 1 Beachwood Ct., spoke about the procedural aspects of the elimination of Math 2 and that she feels that board did not follow the appropriate steps to eliminate Math 2.
Donna Ringel, 6 Timber Ridge Drive, questioned if their child and all the children will be appropriately challenged in their math instruction at MT. Horeb. She also inquired about the criteria for 6th grade math placement.
Mrs. Monahan thanked the audience for their input and noted that this topic will be discussed at the BOE meeting on October 5, 2009.
IV. PRESENTATION
- USA Architects - Long Range Capital Planning Update
Andrew Adornato of USA Architects presented the facility analysis for the district. The board questioned Mr. Adornato about some future projects. Mr. Adornato will provide info to Mr. Daquila that the finance committee will review and then present to the board.
V. MINUTES
Mrs. Spiller moved the following:
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the minutes, of the following meeting:
September 14, 2009 public session
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Winter and approved by 7-1-1 roll call vote. (Mr. Sardis voted no. Mrs. Burman abstained.)
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION
None
VII. PRESIDENT'S REMARKS
Mrs. Monahan reminded the board that if there are questions about the Math 2 topic to please get them to Dr. Crisfield prior to the next board meeting. She congratulated the business office and Mr. Daquila for another successful audit that has no audit recommendations.
VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
None
IX. DISCUSSION
Outside Organization Field Improvements
Mr. Daquila informed the board of WHSA proposal to add topsoil and grass seed to the Middle School field. The board discussed the pros and cons of the proposal. Mr. Daquila will discuss issues with WHSA and report to the board on October 5, 2009.
2008-2009 Audit
Mr. Daquila presented the results of the 2008/2009 audit. He noted that there are no audit recommendations as a result of the hard work of the entire business office. He also noted the stability of the district finances and that there is a $338,000 surplus that will be applied to the 2010/2011 budget.
Mr. Daquila reported that the Woodland PTO is willing to donate a sign for the front of Woodland School. The district will gladly accept the donation and the PTO can continue with the application and permit process.
XI. ITEMS FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION/ACTION
Prior to voting, Mr. Daquila noted the correction to C4 on the Middle School social skills club. After two votes were cast Mrs. Voorhees asked a question about the Middle School clubs.
On motion by Mrs. Spiller, seconded by Mrs. Toubin, agenda items A.1 through C.10 (as amended) failed on a 2-7 roll call vote. (Mrs. Spiller and Mrs. Toubin voted yes.) Agenda item C.4 Middle School clubs was pulled from the agenda vote for vote on October 5th..
On motion by Mrs. Spiller, seconded by Mrs. Toubin, the amended consent agenda was approved by unanimous 9-0 roll-call vote.
A. Education
A.1. Home Instruction
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves one student (ID#0120637) to receive 10 hours per week of home instruction beginning September 30, 2009 through October 30, 2009. The cost to the district will be $2,000.
A.2. Related Services
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves one student (ID#0120599) to receive one hour per week of at home Occupational Therapy services for a period of two months with one consultation. The services will be provided by Laurie Donovan at an hourly rate of $70. The cost to the district will be $700.
B. Finance/Operations/Transportation
B.1. Payment of Bills (Attachment 1)
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for September 30, 2009 $4,476,373.73
B.2. Board Secretary's and Treasurer's Report (Attachment 2)
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the attached report of the secretary for the month of July and August and
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on July 31, 2009 and August 31, 2009:
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July 31, 2009 |
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FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
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(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$1,964,439.47 |
$1,329,283.09 |
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(11) Current Expense |
$6,509,358.27 |
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(12) Capital Outlay |
$627,410.60 |
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(13) Special Schools |
$88,561.17 |
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(20) Special Revenue Fund |
$37,337.86 |
($82,132.72) |
$0.00 |
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(30) Capital Projects Fund |
($218,623.02) |
($481,000.00) |
$0.00 |
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(40) Debt Service Fund |
$14,214.71 |
$0.00 |
$14,212.71 |
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TOTAL |
$1,797,369.02 |
$6,662,197.32 |
$1,343,495.80 |
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August 31, 2009 |
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FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
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(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$2,829,329.52 |
$1,329,283.09 |
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(11) Current Expense |
$5,684,885.67 |
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(12) Capital Outlay |
$607,035.62 |
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(13) Special Schools |
$924.17 |
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(20) Special Revenue Fund |
($10,730.79) |
($138,895.90) |
$0.00 |
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(30) Capital Projects Fund |
($218,623.02) |
($481,000.00) |
$0.00 |
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(40) Debt Service Fund |
$670,772.71 |
$0.00 |
$14,212.71 |
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TOTAL |
$3,270,748.42 |
$5,672,949.56 |
$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 July 2009 and August 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:
July 2009
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TO: |
FROM: |
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11-000-222-610-11-02 |
Library Supp. - AVA/Software |
11-000-222-500-11-01 |
Other Purch. Svcs. (Internet) |
$6,000 |
|
11-000-222-610-11-02 |
Library Suppl. - AVA/Software |
11-000-291-270-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$4,000 |
|
11-000-230-339-01-00 |
Purchased Professional Svcs. |
11-000-230-530-01-22 |
Telephone - District |
$4,000 |
|
11-000-230-590-00-51 |
Other Purchased Svcs.(Insur.) |
11-000-230-331-01-00 |
Legal Services |
$2,000 |
|
11-000-251-330-01-00 |
Business Office - Prof. Svcs. |
11-000-291-270-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$7,500 |
|
11-000-262-520-01-00 |
Insurance - Property & Liab. |
11-000-262-621-03-00 |
Heat - Central |
$11,000 |
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11-000-263-610-09-00 |
Grounds - Supplies |
11-000-263-420-09-00 |
Grounds -Cleaning, Repair & Maintenance |
$4,500 |
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11-230-100-110-00-00 |
ASAP Coordinator - Stipend |
11-216-100-610-08-00 |
Preschool Disabled - Supplies |
$550 |
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11-230-100-600-05-00 |
Basic Skills - Supplies - ALT |
11-230-100-600-07-00 |
Basic Skills - Supplies - MS |
$850 |
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13-422-100-101-00-00 |
Summer School Salaries |
11-000-291-270-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$20,200 |
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13-422-100-101-00-00 |
Summer School Salaries |
13-422-100-179-00-00 |
Summer - Reading Specialist |
$18,560 |
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13-422-100-106-08-00 |
Summer - Aides (Special Ed) |
13-422-100-106-00-00 |
Summer - Classroom Aides |
$9,650 |
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13-422-100-106-08-00 |
Summer - Aides (Special Ed) |
13-422-100-179-00-00 |
Summer - Reading Specialist |
$7,560 |
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13-422-100-178-00-00 |
Summer - Teacher Tutors |
13-422-100-179-00-00 |
Summer - Reading Specialist |
$12,750 |
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Total Transfers |
$109,120 |
August 2009
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TO: |
FROM: |
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11-000-216-100-00-00 |
Speech & OT - Salaries |
11-204-100-106-00-00 |
LLD Aides - Salaries |
$2,100 |
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11-000-217-100-00-02 |
Extraordinary Paras - Salaries |
11-204-100-106-00-00 |
LLD Aides - Salaries |
$4,100 |
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11-000-219-104-00-00 |
Child Study Team - Salaries |
11-000-213-100-00-00 |
Nurse & Doctor - Salaries |
$4,100 |
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11-000-219-104-00-00 |
Child Study Team - Salaries |
11-000-218-104-00-00 |
Guidance Teacher - Salaries |
$29,850 |
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11-000-219-104-00-00 |
Child Study Team - Salaries |
11-000-218-105-00-00 |
Guidance Secretary - Salary |
$600 |
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11-000-219-104-00-00 |
Child Study Team - Salaries |
11-000-240-103-00-00 |
Salaries - Prin. /Dean/Dirs. |
$4,050 |
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11-000-219-105-00-00 |
CST Secretary - Salaries |
11-000-218-104-00-00 |
Guidance Teacher - Salaries |
$1,670 |
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11-000-222-100-00-01 |
Educ. Media/Library - Salaries |
11-000-218-104-00-00 |
Guidance Teacher - Salaries |
$850 |
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11-000-222-177-00-00 |
Technology Coordinator - Sal. |
11-000-218-104-00-00 |
Guidance Teacher - Salaries |
$200 |
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11-000-230-110-01-00 |
Treasurer - Salary |
11-000-230-105-01-00 |
Salaries - Support Staff |
$10 |
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11-000-240-105-00-00 |
School Secretary - Salaries |
11-000-240-103-00-00 |
Salaries - Prin. /Dean/Dirs. |
$17,750 |
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11-000-251-100-01-00 |
Business Office - Salaries |
11-000-221-176-00-00 |
Sals. - Math/Literacy Coach |
$1,800 |
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11-000-252-100-01-00 |
Tech. /Network Staff - Sals. |
11-000-262-100-09-00 |
Custodians - Salaries |
$1,080 |
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11-000-270-160-10-00 |
Transportation - Salaries |
11-000-262-105-09-00 |
Secretary Salary - B&G |
$120 |
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11-000-270-161-10-00 |
Special Ed Transp.- Salaries |
11-000-221-176-00-00 |
Sals. - Math/Literacy Coach |
$6,300 |
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11-000-270-161-10-00 |
Special Ed Transp.- Salaries |
11-000-240-103-00-00 |
Salaries - Prin. /Dean/Dirs. |
$21,000 |
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11-000-270-161-10-00 |
Special Ed Transp.- Salaries |
11-000-262-107-00-00 |
Salaries - Staff Paras |
$6,000 |
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11-110-100-101-00-01 |
Kindergarten Teachers - Sals. |
11-120-100-101-00-01 |
Gr. 1-5 Teachers - Salaries |
$31,280 |
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11-130-100-101-00-01 |
Gr. 6-8 Teachers - Salaries |
11-120-100-101-00-01 |
Gr. 1-5 Teachers - Salaries |
$45,110 |
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11-190-100-106-00-00 |
Classroom Aides - Salaries |
11-120-100-101-00-01 |
Gr. 1-5 Teachers - Salaries |
$7,350 |
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11-190-100-320-08-00 |
Purch. Prof. Svcs. - SPS (504) |
11-000-100-562-08-02 |
Tuition - Other LEAs |
$7,840 |
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11-213-100-101-00-00 |
RC Teacher Salaries |
11-120-100-101-00-01 |
Gr. 1-5 Teachers - Salaries |
$83,650 |
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11-213-100-106-00-00 |
RC Aides - Salaries |
11-120-100-101-00-01 |
Gr. 1-5 Teachers - Salaries |
$57,520 |
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11-216-100-104-00-00 |
PSD Teachers - Salaries |
11-204-100-106-00-00 |
LLD Aides - Salaries |
$1,720 |
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11-230-100-101-00-00 |
Basic Skills Teachers - Sals. |
11-120-100-101-00-01 |
Gr. 1-5 Teachers - Salaries |
$18,430 |
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11-240-100-101-00-00 |
Bilingual Teachers - Salaries |
11-204-100-101-00-00 |
LLD Teachers - Salaries |
$1,050 |
|
11-240-100-101-00-00 |
Bilingual Teachers - Salaries |
11-204-100-106-00-00 |
LLD Aides - Salaries |
$3,160 |
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11-240-100-101-00-00 |
Bilingual Teachers - Salaries |
11-216-100-101-00-00 |
PSD Teachers - Salaries |
$8,890 |
|
11-240-100-101-00-00 |
Bilingual Teachers - Salaries |
11-216-100-106-00-00 |
PSD Aides - Salaries |
$8,900 |
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Total Transfers |
$376,480 |
B.4. Disposal of Equipment
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the donation of One (1) 1992 Jeep Cherokee VIN # 1J4FJ28S3NL189588 to the Township of Warren Volunteer Fire Department.
B.5. IDEA Acceptance of Award
RESOLVED, the Board of Education accepts the funding for the 2009-2010 IDEA Grant Application from the Department of Education for the following amounts for special education programs:
§ IDEIA Basic $458,942.00
§ IDEIA Pre-School $ 16,408.00
B.6. No Child Left Behind Grant - Acceptance of Funds
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the acceptance of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Grant for school year 2009-2010 from the New Jersey Department of Education with the following amounts:
§ Title II-A $ 28,856.00
§ Title III $ 8,219.00
§ Title IV $ 3,175.00
The Warren Township Schools will participate in a consortium as the host district for Title III funds with Branchburg ($4,543.00) and Long Hill ($6,703.00).
B.7 Acceptance of Audit for the 2008-2009 School Year
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has engaged the firm of T. M. Vrabel, & Associates, LLC, of Denville, New Jersey, to audit the district's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009 in compliance with N.J.S.A.18A:23-1 et seq, and,
WHEREAS, this audit has been completed and the CAFR filed with the State Department of Education and submitted to the Warren Township Board of Education along with a synopsis of the audit report and recommendations, which synopsis and recommendations are available for public review, and,
WHEREAS, pertinent results of operations during the 2008-2009 school year are:
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REVENUES |
Final Budget |
Actual |
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Local Sources |
$34,035,780 |
$34,122,797 |
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State Sources |
$2,281,728 |
$4,873,164 |
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TOTAL |
$36,317,508 |
$38,995,961 |
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EXPENDITURES |
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Regular Instruction |
$11,978,545 |
$11,892,659 |
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Special Education |
$3,600,328 |
$3,524,109 |
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Other Instruction |
$1,288,662 |
$1,275,572 |
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Undistributed Expenditures |
$18,781,057 |
$20,791,546 |
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Total General Expenses |
$35,648,592 |
$37,483,886 |
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Capital Outlay |
$1,440,106 |
$1,096,272 |
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Special Schools |
$129,752 |
$129,666 |
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Charter Schools |
$0 |
$0 |
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TOTAL |
$37,218,450 |
$38,709,824 |
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OTHER SOURCES/USES |
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Transfer from Capital Projects |
$0 |
$0 |
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Transfer to Capital Projects |
($425,000) |
$0 |
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EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) |
($1,325,942) |
$286,137 |
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Fund Balance July 1, 2008 |
$3,063,482 |
$3,063,482 |
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Fund Balance June 30, 2009 |
$1,737,541 |
$3,349,620 |
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Analysis of Fund Balance |
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Reserved |
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Encumbrances |
$194,162 |
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Excess Surplus |
$372,501 |
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Excess Surplus- subsequent year's expenditures |
$338,118 |
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Capital Reserve Account |
$1,488,057 |
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Unreserved |
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Undesignated/Unreserved |
$956,782 |
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TOTAL |
$3,349,620 |
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Source: Audit Report Exhibit C-1 |
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Now therefore be it,
RESOLVED, the Board of Education hereby accepts the report, notes the following recommendations, and directs that appropriate corrective action be taken:
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Recommendations None |
Corrective Action N/A |
B.8. Morris-Union Jointure Commission Joint Transportation Agreement
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the joint transportation agreement dated, September 2009, with the Morris-Union Jointure Commission for the transportation of special education students for the 2009-2010 school year.
B.9. Transportation for Out of District Students
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transportation for out of district students with the Morris-Union Jointure Commission for the 2009-2010 school year as follows:
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Contractor |
Student ID# |
School |
Cost |
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MUJC |
0120350 |
ECLC |
$16,375.23 |
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Total for MUJC |
$16,375.234 |
B.10. Transportation Contracts - Other Districts
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the transportation contracts withother districtsfor the transportation of their students for the receipt of funds for transporting Out of District Students for the 2009/2010 school year as follows:
Contractor District Route School Fee
Warren WHRHS W-136 DLC $ 5,904.00
Warren WHRHS W-138 WHRHS $18,032.83
Warren WHRHS W-139 Bernards High School $11,741.08
Warren Long Hill W-137 Central Middle School-Stirling $930.06
B.11. Somerset County Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Grant
RESOLVED, the Board of Education accepts, with appreciation, the Somerset County Child Assault Prevention (CAP) grant totaling $959 for the 2009-2010 school year.
B.12. Transfer from Fund 12 to Fund 30 Central School Tile Abatement and Floor Tile Replacement DOE Project: 5470-030-09-1002
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the transfer of $115,000 from Fund 12 to Fund 30 for a portion of the district share of the costs for the Central School Tile Abatement and Floor Replacement Project. This project was approved in the 2009-2010 budget.
C. Personnel/Student Services
C.1. Change in Assignment Hours
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the change in assignment hours for Heidi Errickson from 19.5 (FTE .65) hours per week to 18 (FTE .60) hours per week, effective September 16, 2009 through June 30, 2010.
C.2. Amendment on Salary Guide
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following amended placement on the teachers' negotiated salary guide:
a) Meryl Lettire, Central School, MA+30 to MA+45 (remaining at step 13), effective September 1, 2009.
C.3. Substitute Teachers
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Substitute Teachers for the 2009-2010 school year:
a) Allison Tankel
b) Melissa Zingo (Nurse)
c) Michael Gillen
d) Karen Pasquale (Former sub)
C.4. After School Club - 2009-2010 School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following after school club for the 2009-2010 school year and the instructors for each club at the negotiated stipend rate.
Angelo L. Tomaso School
a) Math Facts/Games - advisor Nancy Andrews at a stipend of $715.
b) Scrabble - advisor Mary Lynch at a stipend of $715.
Central School
a) Art Club - advisor Meryl Lettire at a stipend of $1,430.
b) Ceramics Club - advisor Meryl Lettire at a stipend of $1,430.
c) Energy Investigations Science Club - advisor Jill Zimmer at a stipend of $715.
d) Girls on the Run - advisor Dana Matherly at a stipend of $715.
e) Musical Theater Club 1 - advisor Laura Rodaman at a stipend of $1,192.
f) Musical Theater Club 2 - advisor Mary LeBlond at a stipend of $1,192.
g) Soccer Club - advisor Patrick Rock at a stipend of $1,430.
h) Yoga - advisor Melissa Valdez at a stipend of $715.00
Mt. Horeb School
a) All Sports Youth Program - advisor Andrew Ahimovic at a stipend of $1,430.
b) Creative Creations - advisor Michele Stora deCruz at a stipend of $715.
c) Newspaper 1 - advisor Kara Miletic at a stipend of $715.
d) Newspaper 2 - advisor Kara Miletic at a stipend of $715.
e) World Travelers - advisor Michele Stora deCruz at a stipend of $715.
f) Writers Workshop 1 - advisor Wendy Piller at a stipend of $715.
g) Writers Workshop 2 - advisor Wendy Piller at a stipend of $715.
Woodland School
a) Art Club - advisor Jennifer DePinto at a stipend of $1430.
b) Board Games Club - advisor Anita Brower at a stipend of $1,430.
c) Computer Games - advisor Suzanne Wisher at a stipend of $1,430.
d) Library Club - advisor Nancy Darby at a stipend of $1,430.
e) Service Club - advisor Christina Beekman at a stipend of $1,430.
Middle School pulled for vote on October 5,2009
a) Art Decorations - advisor Sandella Marmorato at a stipend of $715.
b) Backstage Club - advisor Joel VanTine at a stipend of $1,430.
c) Flag Football, advisor Deb Granrath at a stipend of $715.
e) Flower Childs Arts & Crafts - advisor Bernadette Gibson at a stipend of $715.
f) Games of Strategy - advisor Gladys Veitch at a stipend of $1,430.
g) Golf - advisor Robert Hartshorn at a stipend of $715.
h) Homework Help Club - advisors Josephine Brasile, Robin Savage, and Laura Sudol at a stipend of $1,430 each.
i) Homework Help Club - advisor Dan Ticchio at a stipend of $715.
j) Honor Band - advisor Diane McCloskey at a stipend of $715.
k) Jazz Band - advisor Joel VanTine at a stipend of $1,430.
l) Knit-A-Bit - advisors Lisa Seccamanie and Gladys Veitch at a stipend of $1,430 each.
m) Lego Robotics - advisors Susan Cooper and Sean Convery at a stipend of $715 each.
n) Marching Band - advisor Diane McCloskey at a stipend of $715.
o) Math Club - advisor Susan Cooper at a stipend of $715.
p) Peer Leaders - advisors Lynn Degan and Susan Cooper at a stipend of $1,430 each.
q) Ping Pong - advisor Deb Granrath at a stipend of $715.
r) Rebel 2 - advisor Vivien Plesmid at a stipend of $1,430.
s) SGA - advisor Bev MacGorman at a stipend of $1,430.
t) Sim City - advisor Steve Verger at a stipend of $1,430.
u) Social Skills Games - advisor Josephine Brasile and Carol Brown at a stipend of $1,430 each.
v) Solar Car Club - advisor Susan Cooper and Ernie Monaco at a stipend of $715 each.
w) Talent Show - advisor Joel VanTine at a stipend of $715.
x) Techno Wizards - advisor Sean Convery at a stipend of $1,430.
y) Ultimate Frisbee - advisor Deb Granrath at a stipend of $715.
z) Voice Club - advisor Diane McCloskey at a stipend of $715.
aa) Volleyball Club - advisor Amanda Rodrigues at a stipend of $715.
bb) Yearbook - advisors Sean Convery and Bev MacGorman at a stipend of $1,430 each.
cc) Buddy to Buddy - advisors Faye Brady and Midge Johnson at a stipend of $1,430 each.
C.5. PTO Calendar of Events
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the list of each schools' PTO Calendar of Events dated September 29, 2009 for the 2009-2010 school year.
C.6. Per Diem Deduct Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following per diem deduct request for the following:
a) Rebecca Lostan, Classroom Paraprofessional, Woodland School, for nine days, November 2-4, 9-16, 2009.
b) Anthony Galliano, Classroom Paraprofessional, Middle School for two days, September 24-25, 2009.
C.7. Classroom Paraprofessional .50 Position - Woodland School
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the hiring of a Classroom Paraprofessional .50 position for Woodland School at 19.5 hours per week without benefits.
C.8. Boys After School Basketball Supervisor - Middle School
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves David Arnold as the boys After School Basketball Supervisor - Middle School for the 2009-2010 School year on the teachers' negotiated pay agreement.
C.9. Family Leave Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the family leave request for the following:
a) Mary Lynch, Grade 5 Teacher, Angelo L. Tomaso School, (unpaid with benefits) from March 16, 2010 through June 30, 2010 returning September 1, 2010.
C.10. Substitute Bus Drivers and Bus Monitors
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following as substitute bus drivers and bus monitors for the 2009-2010 school year:
Substitute Bus Drivers
a) Edgar Klee-Reyes at $17.83 per hour.
b) John Hunte at $17.83 per hour.
c) Gloria Villamarin at $17.22 per hour.
Substitute Monitors
a) Gloria Villamarin at $12.25 per hour.
b) Krystal Rivera at $11.84 per hour.
c) Elyssa Raucci at $11.84 per hour.
XII. OLD BUSINESS
None
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Burman thanked Mrs. Monahan and Dr. Crisfield for changing the time line of the meeting to allow the MT. Horeb parents to speak at the meeting. She spoke about the math issues and that these parents are not usually vocal about issues at the school.
Dr. Crisfield will provide a summary of the points addressed about math to the board prior to the October 5, 2009 meeting. He also noted that on October 12, 2009 there is a math summit as part of the professional development in the district.
XIV. PUBLIC COMMENTARY
Donna Perry asked about the clubs at the elementary schools and if there is a dollar amount limitation. Mrs. Monahan responded that there is a dollar limit that is equal for each elementary school.
XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
At 8:59 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. Toubin and approved by unanimous voice vote.
Mrs. Toubin was excused during the executive session.
On motion by Mrs. Burman, seconded by Dr Przybylski, the board reconvened in open session at 9:08 p.m.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Mrs. Burman, seconded by Dr Przybylski, the meeting adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
Minutes recorded by:
Peter Daquila
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