Minutes for September 11, 2006
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A regular business meeting of the Board of Education was held this day in the Board of Education Administration Building, Mt. Horeb Road. The following is a record of that meeting.
I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by the Board
President, Mrs. Coley. .
OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT – Mrs. Coley 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. Coley led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL
Present: Susan Burman, Pamela Coley, Roberta Monahan, Dr. Gregory Przybylski,
Mildred Spiller, Patricia Toubin, Gina Voorhees, and Kathleen Winter
Absent: Dr. Ellen Zimmerman arrived at 7:10 P.M.
Also Present: Dr. James Crisfield, Superintendent, Peter Daquila, School
Business Administrator/Board Secretary, members of the press and public
IV. Recognitions
● New Staff Welcome Reception 6:00 PM
Mrs. Coley commented that it was nice to meet all the new teachers at the staff
welcome reception and that everyone seemed eager to do a great job.
V. Minutes
Mrs. Spiller moved the following:
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the minutes of the following meeting
as distributed:
August 28, 2006 public and private session
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Toubin and approved by 8-0 voice vote.
VI. Correspondence and Information
Dr. Crisfield shared pictures from the parade and commented that he thought the
parade was a huge success.
Construction Update Central School - Gym ALT - Roof Mrs. Monahan mentioned that here should be a plaque on the building. It should
have the names of the current BOE and also name the following people: VII. President's Remarks VIII. Committee Reports IX. Discussion Mrs. Toubin left at 7:50 p.m.
X. Public Commentary X. ITEMS FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION/ACTION (CONSENT AGENDA) The consent agenda was approved by unanimous 8-0 role-call vote. A. Education B. Finance/Operations/Transportation B.1. Donation of a Batting Cage and Pitching Machine B.2. 2006-2007 Non Public Program Aid B.3. School Alliance Insurance Fund Indemnity and Trust Renewal Agreement B.4. Tuition Paying Student B.5. Purchase Copy Machines B.6. Contract for Copy Machine Service C.1. 2006-2007 PTO Calendar of Events C.2. Rescind Behavioral Consultation for the 2006-2007 School Year C.3. Behavioral Consultation for the 2006-2007 School Year C.4. Amendment on Salary Guide C.5. 2006-2007 Stipend Positions C.6. World Language Coordinator C.7. Amendment of Hours for the 2006-2007 School Year C.8. Warren Middle School After-School Activities 2006-2007 Brochure XII. Public Commentary XIII. Old Business XIV. New Business XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
At 8:35 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: The motion was seconded by Mrs. Monahan and approved by unanimous voice vote.
On motion by Mrs. Voorhees and seconded by Mrs. Burman, the Board reconvened in
open session at 8:50 p.m.
Mrs. Monahan gave a Finance Committee update on the July 8th budget and its
possible affect on the negotiations.
Mrs. Spiller left at 9:00 p.m.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Mrs. Burman and seconded by Dr. Przybylski the
meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Minutes recorded by:
Central School - Addition
A temporary certificate of occupancy was issued and the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
was a grand event and the school is being used. The outside steps were corrected
and the signs were installed. The contractor will call for a final inspection
and complete his punch list.
The asbestos abatement has slightly delayed the progress of the job. The
blackboards have been installed and the installation of the ductwork is almost
finished. The floor will be installed as soon as the duct work is completed. The
constructions should be finished by September 29th.
The roof is about 95% complete. The contractor has to complete the trim work, a
few minor items and the general cleanup.
Jack Henschel, Jay Wilpon, Peter Fallon, Ken Brenn, Doreen Beninatti, Pat
Parenty, and Pat Cranley.
Mrs. Coley asked for a moment of silence for the anniversary of 9/11. She
commented that the parade and the car show was a huge success.
Mrs. Spiller reported that there would be a township meeting on September 14th
at 7:00 p.m. Mrs. Monahan and Dr. Przybylski will attend. She also mentioned
that Kathy Winter will join the Communications Committee.
Math Levels at Warren Middle School
Mr. Comba, Middle School Principal, and Mr. Huss, Dean of Students, answered the
BOE questions about the math levels program at the Warren Middle School.
Rick Negri, Valley Drive, had a question about discipline and political
correctness. He asked about the games instruction at ALT. Dr. Crisfield
commented that it is a new pilot program called trouble free play ground.
Patricia Zan, Mt. View Rd., commented that the Middle School math discussion
concentrated around 9-18 students that are on the border of the placement.
Nancy Wilchenski, Jessica Lane, commented that the new games at ALT are geared
to get “all” the student involved in the games.
Laura Nackamuli, Orchard Way, asked if the ALT pilot will be tied at the other
elementary schools.
Mrs. Spiller moved, and Dr. Przybylski seconded, the following as an amended
consent agenda:
Prior to voting Mrs. Winter asked for clarification and it was given on agenda
items C.2. and C.3. It was also clarified that the E2 Coordinator stipend in
agenda item C.5. isn’t for only E2 students. Agenda item C.8. was clarified as
to what portion of the clubs this represents. These clubs do not use all of the
budget money.
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves with appreciation, the donation
of a batting cage and pitching machine to the Middle School from Susan and
Richard Aldrich valued at $3,500.
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the acceptance and expenditure of
Non Public Program Aid for the 2006-2007 school year as follows:
Grant Amount
Non Public Technology $2,360.00
Non Public Nursing $4,382.00
Non Public Textbook $3,293.00
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the renewal of the Board's
membership in the School Alliance Insurance Fund for a three year period,
beginning July 1, 2006 and ending July 1, 2009.
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves that student (ID#2006516) may attend
eighth grade at Warren Middle School in the 2006/2007 school year as a tuition
paying student. The student’s family will be required to pay $1,116.60 per month
or a total of $11,166.00 for this privilege.
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the purchase of three (3) copy
machines from Stewart Business Systems of Freehold, NJ. The district will
purchase a Savin 4075 for the teacher’s room at Central School, a Savin 8055 for
the main office at Woodland School, and a Savin 8035 for a total amount of
$40,895.00. The copy machines for Woodland and the Board Office will also
operate as network printers. The above pricing includes delivery, installation
and the removal of the old machines. Stewart Business Systems is covered by NJ
State Contract A51464. The funds for this purchase are included in the 2006-2007
budget.
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the contract with Stewart Business
Systems of Freehold, NJ for copy machine service. The contract with Stewart
covers the 22 copy machines in the district and includes all labor and parts for
every copy machine excluding paper and staples. The annual cost for this service
is estimated to be $70,300.00 (including $6,000.00 for one time repairs to the
copy machines). The district will save approximately $4,400 in 2006-2007 by
switching from ERC to Stewart for the copy machine service. Stewart Business
Systems is covered by NJ State Contract A51464. The funds for this service are
included in the 2006-2007 budget
C. Personnel/Student Services
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the PTO Events Calendar for ALT,
Central, Mt. Horeb, Woodland, Middle Schools, and SePTO for the 2006-2007 school
year.
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education rescinds the approval of Douglass
Developmental Disabilities Center to provide 15 hours per month of behavioral
consultation for one student (ID #0120349). The monthly rate is $1,875 for a
total cost of $18,750 for the 2006-2007 school year. (Approved 6/26/06, C.16.
b.)
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves six hours per month for
consultation to school based applied behavior analysis for two students (5 hours
for student ID#0120169 and 1 hour for student ID #0120349) by Douglass
Developmental Disabilities Center, Division of Outreach Services for a total
cost to the district of $7,500 plus travel.
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following amended placements
on the teachers' negotiated salary guide effective September 1, 2006:
a) Deanna DeRoner from BA+15 to MA (remaining at step 7).
b) Cheryl Plager, from BA+15 to MA (remaining at step 8).
c) Susan Cooper from MA to MA+15 (remaining at step 16).
d) Nancy Darby from MA to MA+15 (remaining at step 16).
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following stipend positions
at the following rates for the 2006-2007 school year:
a) SGA advisor - Beverly Mac Gorman, Middle School - $1,300.
b) E2 Weekend Coordinator - Susan Cooper, Middle School - $1,300.
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the appointment of Robin Savage
as World Language Coordinator for the period September 1, 2006 through June 30,
2007 in the annual stipend amount of $5,000.
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the amendment of hours for
Michelle Roth, Classroom Paraprofessional, Woodland School from 30 hours to 32.5
hours per week for the 2006-2007 school year.
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Warren Middle School
After-School Activities Brochure for the 2006-2007 school year.
None
● Breakfast with the Board at schools
Mrs. Coley asked that the board e-mail Dr. Crisfield with their scheduled
attendance.
Mrs. Winter questioned student supply lists and asked why these things are
required in the schools. She stated that some items should be on a request list
not on a student request list.
1) a matter rendered confidential by federal or state law
2) pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiation and/or matters of
attorney-client privilege
3) a matter in which release of information would impair the right to receive
government funds
4) material the disclosure of which constitutes an unwarranted invasion of
individual privacy
5) a collective bargaining agreement and/or negotiations related to it
6) a matter involving the purchase, lease, or acquisition of real property with
public funds
7) protection of public safety and property and/or investigations of possible
violations or violations of law
8) specific prospective or current employees unless all who could be adversely
affected request an open session
9) deliberation after a public hearing that could result in a civil penalty or
other loss
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, the minutes of this closed session be made public when the
need for confidentiality no longer exists.
Peter Daquila, Board Secretary
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