Minutes for October 28, 2013
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A regular business meeting of the Board of Education was held this day in the Warren Middle School located on Old Stirling Road. The following is a record of that meeting.
I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:52 p.m. by Board President Mildred Spiller.
OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT - Mrs. Spiller read the following Statement:
Re: Chapter 231 P.L. 1975: "The adequate notice of this regular meeting as required by the open public meetings act was provided by the posting, mailing/delivery, and filing of this notice on October 24, 2013. This notice was on that date posted on the bulletin board in the Township Office, mailed to the Courier News and the Echoes Sentinel, and filed with the Township Clerk of the Township of Warren, all in accordance with the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act."
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mrs. Spiller led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL
Present: Tia Allocco, Len deMontagac, Desiree DeNourie, Kathy Helewa, Roberta Monahan, Mildred Spiller, and Greg Steier.
Abesent: Don Huber, James Sena arrived at 6:58 p.m.
Also Present: Dr. Tami Crader, Superintendent, Patricia Leonhardt, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, staff and members of the public
IV. BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER RECOGNITION:
Mrs. Spiller read a Resolution honoring Mrs. Monahan, the longest serving Board of Education member in the history of Warren Township.
Mr. Sena arrived at this time (6:58 p.m.).
Mayor Sordillo spoke of his fondness for Mrs. Monahan and Mrs. Carolann Garafola read a Certificate of Recognition on behalf of the Township of Warren.
Mrs. Spiller spoke fondly of her years of working side by side with Mrs. Monahan, and the close friendship which ensued. Mrs. Monahan thanked all present for their warm wishes and the meaningfulness of the evening. Dr. Crader thanked Mrs. Monahan for her guidance and support throughout the years.
Ms. Zohn, Mr. Ken Tekel, Mr. Jack Henschel, Ms. Kathy Bond (on behalf of the Warren Township Schools District Administrators), Mrs. Kathy Winter, Mr. Peter Fallon, Mr. Terry MacConnell, Dr. Przybylski, Mr. Jay Wilpon, Mrs. Ellen Zimmerman, Dr. Murray Peyton, Mrs. Pam Coley, Ms. Joan Schiller, Mrs. Tia Allocco and Mrs. Kathy Helewa spoke of their fondness of and gratitude for Mrs. Monahan.
All present partook in cake and conversation in honor of Mrs. Monahan.
V. PRESENTATION
Common Core State Standards
Mrs. Markman and Mrs. Hann-Modugno, Supervisors of Curriculum, provided an overview of the Common Core State Standards. The board had some follow-up questions.
Jessica Steinhart, Horseshoe Road, asked a question regarding the standards.
VI. MINUTES
Mrs. Monahan moved the following:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the public and private session minutes of the October 15, 2013 Board Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Helewa and approved by 8-0 roll-call vote.
VII. PRESIDENT'S REMARKS
Mrs. Spiller read the District's Mission Statement:
Warren Township Schools' Mission Statement: In partnership with family and community, provide an environment where each child is valued and experiences the challenge and excitement of learning with the expectation that all students shall achieve the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards at all grade levels.
Mrs. Spiller remarked on the wonderful turnout this evening and the fact that the tributes were well-deserved.
Mrs. Spiller spoke of her attendance at the New Jersey School Board's Convention. She encouraged board members to consider attendance in the future.
VIII. SUPERINTENDENT'S REMARKS
Dr. Crader spoke words of praise and appreciation for Mrs. Markman in honor of her upcoming retirement.
IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mrs. Helewa reported on her attendance at the NJSBA Workshop, specifically noting a presentation on flipped classrooms, Commissioner Cerf's address, and boardsmanship. Mrs. Spiller reported on her attendance, noting some innovative products and the Law Forum.
Dr. Crader also reported on her attendance at the workshop, noting new security products and the State Security Task Force presentation.
X. DISCUSSION
Board Goals - The board discussed the proposed goals as distributed by Mrs. Spiller. It was determined that there would be two: one concerning board/committee structure and the other the district's Mission Statement.
Xl. 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).
Ms. Brenda Nemcek, Old Smalleytown Road, asked about the status of class trip approval and provided an update of the status of fund raising.
XIl. ITEMS FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION/ACTION
Mr. Steier asked questions regarding motions A.2. and A.3.
Mrs. Allocco had some follow up questions regarding A.3.
Ms. DeNourie asked a question regarding motion C.6.
Mrs. Spiller asked a question regarding B.5. In response, the motion was tabled.
Mr. Steier asked a question regarding Policy 6142.10.
On motion by Mrs. Monahan seconded by Mr. Steier the consent agenda items A.1. through A.3., B.1. through B.4., C.1. through C.6. and D.1. (excluding B.5.) were approved by a 8-0
roll-call vote.
A. Education
A.1. HIB Report
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the HIB Report submitted by the Superintendent for the period ending on October 24, 2013.
A.2. Middle School Overnight Trips
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Middle School overnight trips:
a) Grade 7, to Fairview Lakes YMCA Camp, Sparta, NJ, June 5, 2014 - June 6, 2014.
b) Grade 8, to Camden, NJ, and Philadelphia, PA, May 29, 2014 - May 30, 2014.
A.3. Nursing Services Plan
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Nursing Services Plan for the 2013 - 2014 school year dated October 28, 2013.
B. Finance/Operations/Transportation
B.1. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the month of October 2013 in the amount of $3,773,804.47.
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 September 2013,
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on September 30, 2013
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FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
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(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$7,325,839.50 |
|
$1,544,279.57 |
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(11) Current Expense |
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$2,722,015.61 |
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|
(12) Capital Outlay |
|
$706,130.00 |
|
|
(13) Special Schools |
|
$7,351.88 |
|
|
(20) Special Revenue Fund |
($110,770.58) |
$78.48 |
|
|
(30) Capital Projects Fund |
$0.00 |
|
$0.00 |
|
(40) Debt Service Fund |
$573,528.71 |
$0.00 |
$83.04 |
|
TOTAL |
$7,788,597.63 |
$3,435,575.97 |
$1,544,362.61 |
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 September 2013
RESOLVED, the Board of Education ratifies the following transfers between budget line items that have been approved by the Superintendent of Schools and that are now being reported to the Board pursuant to Policy 3160:
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TO: |
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FROM: |
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|
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11-000-100-562-08-01 |
Tuition - Other LEAs |
11-000-100-566-08-01 |
Tuition - Private Schools |
$74,000 |
|
11-000-213-600-03-00 |
Health Supplies - Central |
11-190-100-610-03-10 |
Instructional Supplies - Central |
$300 |
|
11-000-216-100-00-00 |
Speech & OT Salaries |
11-204-100-101-00-00 |
LLD Teachers - Salaries |
$31,000 |
|
11-000-216-100-00-00 |
Speech & OT Salaries |
11-204-100-106-00-00 |
LLD Aides - Salaries |
$5,000 |
|
11-000-216-100-00-00 |
Speech & OT Salaries |
11-214-100-101-00-00 |
Autism Teachers - Salaries |
$15,000 |
|
11-000-216-100-00-00 |
Speech & OT Salaries |
11-214-100-106-00-00 |
Autism Aides - Salaries |
$57,000 |
|
11-000-217-106-00-02 |
Extraordinary Paras - Salaries |
11-204-100-106-00-00 |
LLD Aides - Salaries |
$50,500 |
|
11-000-218-104-00-00 |
Guidance Salaries |
11-216-100-106-00-00 |
PSD Aides - Salaries |
$16,000 |
|
11-000-219-104-00-00 |
Child Study Team Salaries |
11-216-100-104-00-00 |
PSD Teachers - Salaries |
$3,700 |
|
11-000-219-104-00-01 |
Child Study Team - Extra Pay |
11-216-100-104-00-00 |
PSD Teachers - Salaries |
$7,000 |
|
11-000-221-176-00-00 |
Salaries - Math/Literacy Coach |
11-000-221-102-00-00 |
Curriculum Coordinator Salary |
$32,720 |
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11-000-221-176-00-00 |
Salaries - Math/Literacy Coach |
11-000-221-105-00-00 |
Curriculum Secretary |
$8,700 |
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11-000-221-176-00-00 |
Salaries - Math/Literacy Coach |
11-110-100-101-00-01 |
Kindergarten Teacher - Salaries |
$21,700 |
|
11-000-222-100-00-01 |
Educ/ Media/Library - Salaries |
11-000-291-270-00-00 |
Health Benefits |
$17,600 |
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11-000-222-500-11-02 |
Library - Other Purch. Services |
11-000-222-610-11-02 |
Library Supplies (Tech) |
$3,000 |
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11-000-230-105-01-00 |
Salaries - Support Staff |
11-130-100-101-00-01 |
Grades 6-8 Teacher Salaries |
$5,300 |
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11-000-240-105-00-00 |
Salaries - Secretaries |
11-213-100-106-00-00 |
RC Aides - Salaries |
$8,180 |
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11-000-240-800-07-00 |
Principal Dean - Dues |
11-000-240-600-07-00 |
Administrative Supplies - Middle |
$60 |
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11-000-251-100-01-00 |
Business Office - Salaries |
11-110-100-101-00-01 |
Kindergarten Teacher - Salaries |
$410 |
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11-000-251-100-01-01 |
Bus. Office Support Staff - Sals. |
11-000-262-107-00-00 |
Salaries - Lunch & Playgr. Aides |
$21,700 |
|
11-000-251-100-01-01 |
Bus. Office Support Staff - Sals. |
11-214-100-106-00-00 |
Autism Aides - Salaries |
$2,700 |
|
11-000-252-100-01-00 |
Salaries - Tech. Network Staff |
11-209-100-106-00-00 |
SEED Aides - Salaries |
$1,650 |
|
11-000-261-420-09-07 |
Maintenance Repairs - Middle |
10-00-100-561-00-00 |
Transfer to Charter Schools |
$12,000 |
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11-000-261-610-09-05 |
Maintenance Supplies - ALT |
10-00-100-561-00-00 |
Transfer to Charter Schools |
$5,000 |
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11-000-261-610-09-06 |
Maintenance Supplies - WD |
10-00-100-561-00-00 |
Transfer to Charter Schools |
$5,000 |
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11-000-261-610-09-07 |
Maintenance Supplies - Middle |
10-00-100-561-00-00 |
Transfer to Charter Schools |
$7,579 |
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11-000-270-161-10-00 |
Salaries - Transportation |
11-000-262-100-09-00 |
Salaries - Custodians |
$9,500 |
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11-000-270-161-10-00 |
Salaries - Transportation |
11-130-100-101-00-01 |
Grades 6-8 Teacher Salaries |
$37,300 |
|
11-120-100-101-00-01 |
Grades 1-5 Teacher Salaries |
11-130-100-101-00-01 |
Grades 6-8 Teacher Salaries |
$102,500 |
|
11-190-100-320-08-00 |
Purchased Prof. Services (504s) |
11-000-217-320-08-00 |
Extraord. Svcs. - Purch. Svcs. |
$3,500 |
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11-190-100-800-06-00 |
Field Trip Admission - Woodland |
11-190-100-610-06-10 |
Instructional Supplies - WD |
$100 |
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11-212-100-101-00-00 |
Mult. Disabilities Teacher - Sals. |
11-213-100-101-00-00 |
RC Teachers - Salaries |
$53,970 |
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11-230-100-101-00-00 |
Basic Skills - Salaries |
11-213-100-101-00-00 |
RC Teachers - Salaries |
$14,100 |
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11-240-100-101-00-00 |
Bilingual Teachers - Salaries |
11-213-100-101-00-00 |
RC Teachers - Salaries |
$17,600 |
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11-240-100-101-00-00 |
Bilingual Teachers - Salaries |
11-214-100-101-00-00 |
Autism Teachers - Salaries |
$22,050 |
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GRAND TOTAL |
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$673,419 |
B.4. 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 RESOVED, 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:
December 2013
- Amy Brunswick, MHS, DSM 5 for Diagnosis & Treatment,
Parsippany $189
- Lisa Lontai, MS, Practical Strategies for Today's School Nurse,
Newark $235
January 2014
- Fran Blabolil,CS, Staying Out of Legal Hot Water in Special Ed.,
Long Branch $172
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.
B.5. District Budget Calendar (TABLED)
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the 2014 - 2015 District Budget Process calendar dated October 9, 2013.
C. Personnel/Student Services
C.1. Substitute Teachers
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following to be appointed as substitute teacher for the 2013 - 2014 school year:
a. Linda Hatcher
C.2. Additional Hours
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Joseph Larramendia to accompany Student #121050 to an after school program, Bricks for Kids, beginning November 2013 through December 2013, for a total of five hours, at $17.45 per hour, total cost not to exceed $87.25.
C.3. Basketball Supervisor
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the appointment of David Arnold as the hourly basketball supervisor, beginning November 2013, at a rate of $40 per hour, total cost not to exceed $2,000.
C.4. Employment for the 2013-2014 School Year
RESOLVED, upon recommendation from the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the following Personnel items including the emergent employment of the following employees (indicated by *) conditional upon the final approval by the New Jersey Department of Education, for the 2013-2014 school year and the Board further authorizes the submission of an application for emergency hiring pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1, et. Seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:6.14.12, et. Seq."
a. Keith Koellhoffer, School Psychologist, Warren Middle School, MA+30, Step 2-4 of the 2013-2014 salary guide, $65,904 (pro-rated) effective on or about January 2, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (He is replacing Danielle Zurawiecki who resigned.)
C.5. Retirement
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the retirement of the following staff:
a. Sondra Markman, Curriculum Supervisor, District, for the purpose of retirement, with appreciation for her 15 years of service to the staff and students of Warren Township, effective January 31, 2014.
C.6. After School Club - 2013-2014 School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following after school club and instructor for the 2013-2014 school year, at the negotiated stipend rate:
a. Study Island, Mary Balkonis, at a stipend of $715.
D. Policy
D.1. Policies - Second Reading
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the second and final reading of the following policies:
a. Internet Safety Policy 6142.10
b. Staff Development Policy 4131/4231
c. Qualifications and Requirements of BOE Members Policy 9111
d. Certification Policy 4112.2/4212.2
e. Special Education Policy 6171.4
XIII. OLD BUSINESS
Mrs. Helewa's attendance at the NJSBA Delegate Assembly was discussed.
Mrs. Allocco discussed the planned public presentation of the Security Audit results at the Flemington-Raritan School District.
Dr. Crader reviewed with the Board the status of related services spending.
XIV. NEW BUSINESS
Personnel - Dr. Crader will be discussing options for Mrs. Markman's replacement with the Personnel Committee.
XV. PUBLIC COMMENTARY
N/A
XVI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 9:19 p.m. Mrs. Monahan 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 collective bargaining agreement and/or negotiations related to it.
No action will be taken upon return to public session;
the length of the meeting is anticipated to be approximately 10 minutes; 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 Mr. Steier and approved by unanimous voice vote.
On motion by Mr. Huber, seconded by Mrs. Allocco the board reconvened in open session at
9:33 p.m.
XVll. ADJOURN
On motion by Mrs. Monahan seconded by Mr. Steier the meeting adjourned at 9:34 p.m.
Minutes recorded by:
Patricia Leonhardt
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