Minutes for September 27, 2010
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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 7:02 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: Donald Huber, Roberta Monahan, Dr. Gregory Przybylski, James Sena,
Mildred Spiller, Patricia Toubin, and Kathleen Winter
Absent: Sue Burman
Tony Sardis arrived at 7:06 p.m.
Also Present: Dr. Tami Crader, Superintendent, Peter Daquila, and School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, members of the staff, public, and press
IV. PRESENTATION
- The Award for Energy Stewardship from Energy Education
David Livingston, of Energy Education presented the Energy Stewardship Award to Warren. He thanked the board, the district, Tyler Tribelhorn, Hildy Jackson, and Peter Daquila for their commitment, work, and participation in the energy program.
Mr. Sardis arrived at this point in the meeting. (7:06 p.m.)
V. MINUTES
Mrs. Winter moved the following:
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the minutes, of the following meeting:
September 13, 2010 public and private session
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Spiller and approved by 7-1 roll call vote. (Mr. Sardis voted no.)
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION
None
VII. PRESIDENT'S REMARKS
Dr Przybylski thanked Woodland School and Middle School PTOs for their generous donations and continued support of the district.
VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Communications
Mrs. Monahan reported that Mrs. Winter and she have started to attend the PTO meetings and if any board members would like to assist please contact her or Mrs. Winter.
Policy
Mrs. Winter expressed the need to arrange a meeting to begin reviewing various policies.
IX. DISCUSSION
- Board Goals
The board discussed the recommendations for the board goals. The board members spoke about the seven recommend potential goals that were distributed by Dr Przybylski. The board established the following goals:
1. Developing district priorities to facilitate the budget will be the MAIN board goal.
2. Increasing communication with public, PTOs, and Town Council.
3. Creating a five year strategic plan (after the budget process).
- School Board Workshop October 19-20, 2010
Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Spiller, and Mrs. Winter are interested in attending. Board members will let Mr. Daquila know if they want to attend by 9/29/10.
- National School Board Association - Membership
The board declined to join the National SBA.
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).
Fran Blabolil, WTEA President, spoke about the WTEA negotiations status with the board. She encouraged the two sides to get back to the bargaining table and requests that the board put out a good faith bargaining effort.
John Micheller, 35 Ferguson Road, spoke about the various items that have affected the budget and noted the U.S. public education system needs improvement. He noted that he has an issue with busing.
Jodi Scheiner noted that she feels the Warren Schools are great and the teachers are a main part of it. She asked the board to be fair in negotiations.
Tia Allocco, 7 Mustang Trail, wondered if the district is in negotiations why is the board preparing for budget cuts. She asked why the budget can't be balanced without cutting programs. She also noted that she will be writing the board corner section for ALT. She asked if there is a resource the board can go to get best practices.
Michael Minieri, 1 Mundy Lane, spoke about her concerns regarding the incident that occurred in the ALT kindergarten class and the disruptive kindergarten student. He expressed disappointment about the lack of communication to the Kindergarten parents of these events and wants to know what corrections are going to the made. Dr. Crader responded and assured Mr. Minieri that actions are being taken to address the issues.
Dr Przybylski spoke about the budget process and stated that the taxes can only increase 2% but not all expenses can be held to only a 2% increase.
XI. ITEMS FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION/ACTION
Mrs. Spiller asked a question on agenda item C.9.i. Hourly Baseball Supervisor. Mr. Daquila responded that the hourly supervisor is for crowd control at the home games.
Mr. Sena questioned agenda item C.11. by asking if some of the clubs are warranted and are effective. Dr. Crader noted that she wants to create an evaluation of the clubs and how they affect the children.
The board discussed the establishment of the clubs and evaluating the clubs in the future.
Mrs. Toubin questioned agenda item B.1. and why VSP is being paid if the contract was to be terminated as of 6/30/10. Dr. Crader responded that the policy was terminated as of 8/31/2010
Mr. Sardis and Mr. Huber questioned agenda items B.12 through B.15 by asking about the change orders on these four projects. Mr. Daquila responded about the change orders and the process that is used to review and authorize the C/Os. Dr. Crader also commented about the C/Os.
Mr. Sardis asked that B.12 through B.15 be pulled for a separate vote.
Mr. Sena asked a question about agenda items B.4. Dr. Crader responded.
Mr. Huber asked a question about agenda item B.4. Dr. Crader responded that the students go to WHRHS for 1st period and then come to Warren Middle School for the start of school.
Mr. Huber asked a question about agenda item C.3 and C.8. Dr. Crader and Mr. Daquila responded.
Mr. Huber asked a question about agenda item C.5. Dr. Crader responded.
On motion by Mrs. Winter, seconded by Mrs. Spiller, the consent agenda items B.1 - 11, B.16 and C.1.-12. (as amended), were approved by a 7-1 roll-call vote. (Mr. Sena voted no.)
On motion by Mrs. Winter, seconded by Mrs. Toubin, agenda item B. 12 was approved by a 7-1 roll-call vote. (Mr. Sardis voted no.)
On motion by Mrs. Winter, seconded by Mrs. Toubin, agenda items B. 13 - 15 failed by a 4-4 roll-call vote. (Mr. Huber, Mr. Sardis, Mr. Sena, and Mrs. Toubin voted no.) The board discussed the C/Os and the process of issuing change orders. Mr. Daquila will provide the board members additional information about the change orders and the three resolutions will be placed on the October 12, 2010 agenda.
A. Education
None
B. Finance/Operations/Transportation
B.1. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the partial payment of bills for September 2010 in the amount of $2,532,830.88.
B.2. Board Secretary's and Treasurer's Report
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the attached report of the secretary for the months of July and August
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on
July 31, 2010:
|
FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
|
(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$2,202,525.99 |
|
$1,065,558.62 |
|
(11) Current Expense |
$5,360,404.51 |
||
|
(12) Capital Outlay |
$238,005.00 |
||
|
(13) Special Schools |
$85,338.71 |
||
|
(20) Special Revenue Fund |
($10,460.51) |
$46,270.35 |
$0.00 |
|
(30) Capital Projects Fund |
$336,004.14 |
$0.00 |
$422,125.34 |
|
(40) Debt Service Fund |
$14,226.96 |
$0.00 |
$14,224.96 |
|
TOTAL |
$2,542,296.58 |
$5,730,018.57 |
$1,501,908.92 |
August 31, 2010:
|
FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
|
(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$3,123,275.44 |
|
$1,065,558.62 |
|
(11) Current Expense |
$5,051,534.32 |
||
|
(12) Capital Outlay |
$230,855.64 |
||
|
(13) Special Schools |
$5,138.09 |
||
|
(20) Special Revenue Fund |
($40,889.05) |
$78,126.39 |
$0.00 |
|
(30) Capital Projects Fund |
$78,418.62 |
($18,737.47) |
$422,125.34 |
|
(40) Debt Service Fund |
$698,620.96 |
$0.00 |
$14,224.96 |
|
TOTAL |
$3,859,425.97 |
$5,346,916.97 |
$1,501,908.92 |
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 July 2010 and August 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:
July 2010:
|
TO: |
|
FROM: |
|
|
|
11-000-100-566-08-01 |
Tuition - Private |
11-000-100-562-08-01 |
Tuition - Other LEAs |
$60,000 |
|
11-000-230-332-01-00 |
Audit Fees |
11-000-230-333-01-00 |
Expend. & Internal Control Audit Fees |
$2,080 |
|
11-000-230-530-01-22 |
Telephone - District |
11-000-230-530-01-21 |
Postage - District |
$2,000 |
|
11-000-230-590-00-51 |
Other Purch. Svcs.(Insurance) |
11-000-230-339-01-00 |
Purchased Prof. Services |
$3,000 |
|
11-000-230-610-11-02 |
Admin. Supplies - Software |
11-000-230-610-11-01 |
Admin. Supplies - Hardware |
$1,000 |
|
11-000-251-330-01-00 |
Bus. Office- Purch. Prof. Svcs. |
11-000-251-592-01-00 |
Bus. Off. - Misc. Purch. Svcs. |
$70 |
|
11-000-261-610-09-03 |
Maintenance Supplies - CS |
11-000-261-420-09-03 |
Maintenance Repairs - Central |
$8,000 |
|
11-000-262-610-07-00 |
Bldg Supplies - Energy Mgmt |
11-000-262-621-03-00 |
Heat - Central |
$1,800 |
|
11-000-270-593-10-00 |
Transp. - Misc. Purch. Svcs. |
11-000-270-511-10-71 |
Contr. Transp. - Reg. Bus Routes |
$430 |
|
11-402-100-390-07-00 |
Sports - Purchased Services |
11-402-100-610-07-00 |
Sports Supplies |
$1,800 |
|
12-000-260-730-00-00 |
Oper. & Maint. Equipment |
11-000-291-270-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$13,640 |
|
12-000-400-390-00-00 |
Prof. Svcs. (Capital Projects) |
11-000-291-270-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$2,850 |
|
12-000-400-450-00-00 |
Construction Services |
11-000-291-270-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$16,100 |
|
13-422-100-610-00-00 |
Summer School Supplies |
11-190-100-610-07-00 |
Instructional Supplies - Middle |
$1,250 |
|
Total Transfers |
|
$114,020 |
August 2010:
|
TO: |
FROM: |
|||
|
11-190-100-320-08-00 |
Purch. Prof. Svcs. - SPS (504) |
11-190-100-320-07-00 |
Purch. Prof. Services - Middle |
$180 |
|
13-422-100-101-00-00 |
Summer School Salaries |
11-000-291-270-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$14,500 |
|
13-422-100-106-08-00 |
Summer - Aides (Special Ed) |
13-422-100-106-00-00 |
Summer - Classroom Aides |
$15,770 |
|
13-422-100-106-08-00 |
Summer - Aides (Special Ed) |
11-000-291-270-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$11,000 |
|
13-422-200-100-00-00 |
Summer School Secr. Salary |
13-422-200-600-00-00 |
Summer School Office Supp. |
$100 |
|
Total Transfers |
$41,550 |
B.4. WHRHS Math Program for Middle School Students
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the attendance of ten Middle School students for first period math at Watchung Hills Regional High School for a tuition cost of $455.70 per student for a total cost of $4,557.00 for the 2010-2011 school year.
B.5. Transportation for Out of District Students -MUJC and SCESC
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transportation for out of district students with the Morris Union Jointure Commission and the Somerset County Educational Services Commission for the 2010-2011 school year as follows:
|
Contractor |
Student ID# |
School |
Cost |
|
SCESC |
0120679 & 0121211 |
Kohler School |
47,847.60 |
|
SCESC |
0120540 |
Garden Academy |
24,647.40 |
|
MUJC |
0120350 |
ECLC Chatham |
14,364.82 |
B.6. Transportation Contract for Out of District Students - Watchung Hills Regional HS
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transportation contract with Watchung Hills Regional High School for the transportation of their students for the 2010-2011 school year as follows:
|
Contractor |
District |
Route |
School |
Cost |
|
Warren |
WHRHS |
W-136 |
DLC |
5,904.00 |
|
Warren |
WHRHS |
W-136S |
DLC |
984.00 |
|
Warren |
WHRHS |
W-138 |
WHRHS |
19,020.60 |
|
Warren |
WHRHS |
W-138S |
WHRS |
2,247.00 |
|
Warren |
WHRHS |
W-139 |
Bernards High School |
18,032.83 |
|
Warren |
WHRHS |
W-143 |
WHRHS |
12,801.60 |
|
Warren |
WHRHS |
W143S |
WHRHS |
3,420.00 |
|
Warren |
WHRHS |
W-144 |
Ridge High School |
20,752.20 |
B.7. Transportation Contract for Trips - Watchung Hills Regional HS
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transportation contract with Watchung Hills Regional High School for trips to various locations for the 2010-2011 school year as follows:
|
Contractor |
District |
Route |
Trips |
Cost |
|
Warren |
WHRHS |
W-145S |
18 |
1,800.00 |
|
Warren |
WHRHS |
W-145 |
52 one way trips |
2,080.00 |
B.8. Transportation Contract for Out of District Students - Watchung Borough
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transportation contract with Watchung Borough for the transportation of their students for the 2010-2011 school year as follows:
|
Contractor |
District |
Route |
School |
Cost |
|
Warren |
Watchung |
W-136 |
DLC |
5,904.00 |
|
Warren |
Watchung |
W-136S |
DLC |
984.00 |
|
Warren |
Watchung |
W-146 |
Woodland School |
2,404.80 |
B.9. Transportation Contracts - Other Districts
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the transportation contracts with Long Hill, Green Brook, and Berkeley Heights for the transportation of their students for the receipt of funds for transporting Out of District Students for the 2010-2011 school year as follows:
|
Contractor |
District |
Route |
School |
Cost |
|
Warren |
Long Hill |
W137 |
Central Middle |
1,200.00 |
|
Warren |
Green Brook |
W141 |
DLC |
5,094.00 |
|
Warren |
Green Brook |
W141S |
DLC |
984.00 |
|
Warren |
Berkeley Heights |
W142 |
DLC |
5,096.00 |
|
Warren |
Berkeley Heights |
W142S |
DLC |
984.00 |
B.10. Woodland School PTO Donation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves, with appreciation, the donation of $10,000 from the Woodland School PTO towards the funding of field trips for the Woodland School kindergarten through fifth grade students for the 2010-2011 school year.
B.11. Middle School PTO Donation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves, with appreciation, the donation of $1,200 from the Middle School PTO towards the purchase of two Elmo's (digital cameras).
B.12. ATC Controls Upgrade at Middle School
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the following change order for Integrated Control Solutions, LLC. in the amount of $1,032.00.
C/O #1 Install controls in room 35A (not in original scope of project) $1,032.00
Total $1,032.00
The original bid for this project from Integrated Control Solutions, LLC. was $83,400.00. Change order #1 is for a total of $1,032.00 bringing the total amount due to Integrated Control Solutions, LLC. for the project to $84,432.00.
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the appropriation of $1,032 from Capital Reserve to Fund 12 for the funding of the above change order.
B.13. Central School Classroom Tile Project (G5-3109) Pulled-moved to 10/12/10
Agenda
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the following change orders for The Gillespie Group in the amount of $34,572.25.
- C/O #1 Install additional flooring (not in original scope of project) $ 9,387.66 C/O #2 Upgrade to carpet used in office locations $ 4,364.00
- C/O #3 Paint 7 additional classrooms and abate vct tile from 2 additional classrooms $20,821.25
Total $34,572.91
The original bid for this project from The Gillespie Group was $89,475.00. Change orders #1 to 3 are for a total of $34,572.91 which brings the total amount due to The Gillespie Group for the project to $124,047.91.
B.14. Central School Hallway Renovation Project (G5-3940) Pulled-moved to 10/12/10
Agenda
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the following change orders for The Gillespie Group in the amount of $24,050.18
- C/O #1 Floor waxing removed from contract $(1,057.47)
- C/O #2 Additional electrostatic painting and floor repairs $20,569.25
- C/O #3 Install 28 stair treads $ 4,538.40
Total $ 24,050.18
The original bid for this project from The Gillespie Group was $100,000.00. Change orders #1 to 3 are for a total of $24,050.18 which brings the total amount due to The Gillespie Group for the project to $124,050.18.
B.15. Mount Horeb School Classroom Tile Project (G5-3110) Pulled-moved to 10/12/10
Agenda
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the following change orders for The Gillespie Group in the amount of $21,110.67
C/O #1 Install additional vct flooring and ceramic tile in 4 bathrooms $21,110.67 Total $21,110.67
The original bid for this project from The Gillespie Group was $122,160.00. Change order #1 is for a total of $21,110.67 which brings the total amount due to The Gillespie Group for the project to $143,270.67.
B.16. Travel Approval
Whereas, in accordance with State of New Jersey School District Accountability Act (A-5) and the Warren Township Schools' policy number 4133 - Travel and Work Related Expense Reimbursement, travel by school district employees and Board of Education members must be approved in advance.
Now Therefore Be It RESOLVED, the Warren Township Schools Board of Education approves the following expenses for faculty, staff, administrators, and board members for seminars, conferences and workshops. The expense includes travel costs, if applicable:
October 2010
- Bill Kimmick, Mt Horeb - NJPSA/FEA/NJASCO Fall Conference, Monroe Twp, NJ $200
- MaryLou Cebula, Central - FEA 2010 Fall Conference, Monroe Twp, NJ $200
- Fran Blabolil, Central - NJALC Fall Symposium, Bridgewater, NJ $185
- Debbie Hunt, Middle - AMTNJ Annual Math Conference, Somerset, NJ $180
- Alexis Slack, Middle - 21st Century Learning Workshop, Monroe Twp, NJ $160
- Bernadette Danner, Middle - 21st Century Learning Workshop, Monroe Twp, NJ $160
- Sitta Cohen, Middle - AMTNJ Annual Math Conference, Somerset, NJ $200
January 2011
- Alexis Slack, Middle - 21st Century Learning Workshop, Monroe Twp, NJ $160
- Bernadette Danner, Middle - 21st Century Learning Workshop, Monroe Twp, NJ $160
All of the above travel has been approved by the Superintendent. The School Business Administrator shall track and record these costs to insure that the maximum amount is not exceeded.
C. Personnel/Student Services
C.1. Amendment on Salary Guide
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following amended placement on the teachers' negotiated salary guide:
a) Catherine Murphy, Angelo L. Tomaso School, BA+15 to MA (remaining at the 2009-2010 step 3-4. The 2010-2011 step to be determined once collective bargaining is concluded), effective September 1, 2010.
b) Shannon O'Shea, Woodland School, BA+15 to MA (remaining at the 2009-2010 step 7-8. The 2010-2011 step to be determined once collective bargaining is concluded), effective September 1, 2010.
C.2. Substitute Teachers
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Substitute Teachers for the 2010-2011 school year:
a) Fran Pisano (part-time teacher in district)
b) Aida Economides
c) Keith McCloskey (previous substitute)
d) Susan Sheppard
e) Megan Hunt
C.3. Bus Monitors
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Krystle Rivera and Elyssa Raucci as bus monitors for the 2010-2011 school year at a salary of $15,500 each per year, effective September 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. (Ms. Rivers is replacing Maria Powers and Ms. Raucci is a new Bus Monitor - position approved July 26, 2010).
C.4. Per Diem Deduct Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following per diem deduct request for Nicole Amicucci, Woodland School, for two days, November 2-3, 2010.
C.5. Temporary Multi Duty Paraprofessional
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Sharyn Baier as a temporary Multi Duty Paraprofessional, Middle School, 20 hours per week, effective September 20, 2010 through October 30, 2010 for a total cost not to exceed $1,920. (Mrs. Baier is a former employee and will be replacing Ms. Tlumacki who is out on workers' comp.)
C.6. Change in Family Leave Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the change in the family leave request for Shannon O'Shea from October 22, 2010 to October 18, 2010 through December 31, 2010. Returning January 3, 2011.
C.7. Out of District Trainers
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following out of district trainers:
a) Tom Caine and Associates to provide Assistive Technology (IntelliKeys) training to Laurie Donovan and Carol Keirstead not to exceed six hours at a rate of $120 per hour for a total cost to the district of $720, effective September 22, 2010 through October 31, 2010.
b) Pediatric Workshop to provide three hours of PT classroom training for Elise Pelcz, Michelle Roth and Michelle Orofino at a cost of $107 per hour for a total cost to the district of $321, effective September 27, 2010 through October 1, 2010.
C.8. Increase in Hours
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the increase of hours for Michelle Orofino by one and half hours per day for the purpose of providing 1:1 bus aide for one student (ID#0121949) beginning September 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 at a cost to the district of $5,708.
C.9. 2010-2011 Sport Coaches Amended
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the appointment of the following sport coaches for the 2010-2011 school year:
a) Sean Mealy - Girls Soccer at a stipend of $2,900.
b) Kurt Reck - Boys Soccer at a stipend of $2,900.
c) David Arnold - Softball at a stipend of $2,900.
d) Nicholas Bayachek - Cross Country at a stipend of $2,200.
e) Robert Hartshorn - Boys Track at a stipend of $2,200.
f) Carolyn McCloskey - Girls Track at a stipend of $2,200.
g) Donna Bardy - Track Coach at a stipend of $2,200.
h) Nicholas Bayachek - Girls Basketball
i) David Arnold - Hourly Basketball Supervisor
C.10. 2010-2011 Middle School Stipend Positions
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following stipend positions:
a) Susan Cooper - E2 evening and weekend coordinator at a stipend of $1,430.
b) Beverly MacGorman - Talent Show at a stipend of $357.50
c) Joel VanTine - Talent Show at a stipend of $357.50
C.11. After School Club - 2010-2011 School Year Amended
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following after school club for the 2010-2011 school year and the instructors for each club at the negotiated stipend rate.
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following after school club for the 2010-2011 school year and the instructors for each club at the negotiated stipend rate.
Angelo L. Tomaso School
a) Math Club - advisor Mary Balkonis at a stipend of $715.
b) Yahtzee/Sudoku- advisor Nancy Andrews at a stipend of $715.
Central School
a) Art Club - advisor Becky Black at a stipend of $715.
b) Homework/Study Club - advisor Dana Matherly at a stipend of $1,430.
c) Musical Theater Club 1 - advisor Laura Rodaman at a stipend of $1,192.
d) Musical Theater Club 2 - advisor Mary Beth LeBlond at a stipend of $1,192.
e) Soccer Club - advisor Patrick Rock at a stipend of $1,430.
f) Sports Club - advisor Laura Lamson at a stipend of $1,430.
Mt. Horeb School
a) Chorus- advisor Mark Weber at a stipend of $1,430. (Club is a full year).
b) Creative Creations - advisor Michele Stora deCruz at a stipend of $715.
c) Cup Stacking Club - advisor Andrew Ahimovic at a stipend of $715.
d) Newspaper Club 1 - advisor Kara Miletic at a stipend of $715.
e) Newspaper Club 2 - advisor Kara Miletic at a stipend of $715.
f) Service Club 1 - advisor Chris Burkhardt at a stipend of $715.
g) Service Club 2 - advisor Chris Burkhardt at a stipend of $715.
h) Sports Club - advisor Andrew Ahimovic at a stipend of $1,430.
i) World Travelers - advisor Michel Stora deCruz at a stipend of $715.
Woodland School
a) Arts and Crafts - advisor Paula Pontoriero at a stipend of $1,430.
b) ASAP Math - advisor Nancy Braunstein at a stipend of $1,430.
c) Board Games - advisor Anita Brower at a stipend of $1,430.
d) Computer Club - advisor Suzanne Wisher at a stipend of $1,430.
e) Library Club - advisor Nancy Darby at a stipend of $1,430.
f) Service Club - advisor Christina Beekman at a stipend of $1,430.
Middle School
a) After School Math Help - advisor MaryAnne Murphy at a stipend of $1,430.
b) Backstage - advisor Joel VanTine at a stipend of $1,430.
c) Beginner-Intermediate Guitar - advisor John Seremula at a stipend of $1,430.
d) Board Games - advisor Josephine Brasile at a stipend of $1,430.
e) Buddy to Buddy - advisor Helen Scully at a stipend of $1,430.
f) Buddy to Buddy - advisor Midge Johnson at a stipend of $1,430.
g) Flag Football - advisor Deb Granrath at a stipend of $715.
h) Games of Strategy - advisor Gladys Veitch at a stipend of $1,430.
i) Homework Help Club - advisor Josephine Brasile at a stipend of $1,430.
j) Homework Help Club - advisor Pat LaMorte at a stipend of $1,430.
k) Homework Help Club - advisor Diane McCloskey at a stipend of $715.
l) Homework Help Club - advisor Robin Savage at a stipend of $1,430.
m) Homework Help Club - advisor Laura Sudol at a stipend of $1,430.
n) Homework Help Club - advisor Dan Ticchio at a stipend of $1,430.
o) Jazz Band - advisor Joel VanTine at a stipend of $1,430.
p) Junior Solar Sprints - advisor Susan Cooper at a stipend of $715.
q) Junior Solar Sprints - advisor Ernie Monaco at a stipend of $715.
r) Lego Robotics - advisor Sean Convery at a stipend of $715.
s) Lego Robotics - advisor Susan Cooper at a stipend of $715.
t) "Make A Movie" - advisor Lisa Seccamanie at a stipend of $1,430.
u) Marching Band - advisor Diane McCloskey at a stipend of $715.
v) M.A.T.H. Club - advisor Susan Cooper at a stipend of $715.
w) New Jersey Peer to Peer - advisor Lynn Degen at a stipend of $1,430.
x) New Jersey Peer to Peer - advisor Susan Cooper at a stipend of $1,430.
y) Ping Pong - advisor Deb Granrath at a stipend of $715.
z) Sim City - advisor Steve Verger at a stipend of $1,430.
aa) Techno Wizards - advisor Sean Convery at a stipend of $1,430.
bb) Voice Club - advisor Diane McCloskey at a stipend of $715.
C.12. Employment for the 2010-2011 School Year
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) Michael Cain, Night Custodian, Angelo L. Tomaso School, at a yearly salary of $31,000, effective October 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. (Mr. Cain is replacing Mr. Jose Sendon.)
XII. OLD BUSINESS
Garden State Coalition
Dr. Crader reported that Mrs. Monahan and she attended a recent GSC meeting and found the discussions interesting and informative. Mrs. Monahan also reported that the topics were informative and relevant to Warren. Dr. Crader recommends that the board join the group.
Mrs. Monahan noted that the board needs to address the issue of controlling rumors in the district. The board needs to exercise care in dealing with the rumors in the future.
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
Warren's Portion of Funding of Federal Education Jobs Act
Mr. Daquila reported that the district will receive $68,724 from the education fund. Dr. Crader and Mr. Daquila recommend using these funds in the 2011/2012 budget.
Mrs. Toubin asked the board to clarify the donation policy and the district's response to groups that want to make donations to the school.
Mr. Huber asked if the district could be affected by off premise actions and the disciplinary actions of the students.
XIV. PUBLIC COMMENTARY
Patricia Zahn spoke about the private funds being donated to the school to replace school funding. She stated that the district should consider all aspects of the donation and how it affects the entire district.
Jodi Scheiner, 6 Hazelwood Ct. asked about one of the schools accepting a donation for field trips and noted that this creates an inequity in the district.
Anthony Marino (WYBA), 10 Mattbenn Drive, indicated that the WYBA would like to donate a scoreboard to one of the schools in memory of Scott Anderson. He asked that the board use care in developing its policy regarding donations.
XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
At 9:14 p.m. Mrs. Winter 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.
On motion by Mrs. Winter, seconded by Mrs. Spiller, the board reconvened in open session at 9:49 p.m.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Mrs. Spiller seconded by Mrs. Toubin, the meeting adjourned at 9:51 p.m.
Minutes recorded by:
Peter Daquila
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