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THE WARREN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION
MINUTES – SPECIAL MEETING
Monday, November 13, 2006
7:00 p.m.
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 7:02 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,
and Kathleen Winter
Absent: Gina Voorhees arrived at 7:15 p.m.
Dr. Ellen
Zimmerman arrived at 7:05 p.m.
Also Present: Dr. James
Crisfield, Superintendent, Peter Daquila, School
Business Administrator/Board Secretary, members
of the public and press
IV. RECOGNITIONS
None
V. MINUTES
Mrs. Spiller moved the following:
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the
minutes of the following meeting as distributed:
October 9, 2006 public
and private session
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Toubin and approved
by 5-0-2 voice vote. (Mrs. Burman and Mrs. Winter abstained.)
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION
Fire Drills – The superintendent reported the following
fire drills had been held:
ALT |
Central |
Mt. Horeb |
Woodland |
Middle |
October 4, 13 |
October 27, 30 |
October 4, 10 |
October 24, 26 |
October 4, 10 |
VII. PRESIDENT'S REMARKS
Mrs. Coley noted that since it will be a long meeting
her only comment will be to wish all a happy thanksgiving and hope that
everyone enjoys the holiday and the time with their families.
VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Communications Committee
Working on survey that will be distributed throughout
the district
Personnel Committee
Principal search - Dr. Zimmerman reported that the
resumes are being reviewed and will be sent to the team soon. There are
currently 101 resumes.
Mrs. Voorhees noted that the language arts
presentation will be discussed at a future BOE meeting.
Negotiations
Mrs. Voorhees noted that the BOE’s initial proposal
will be in board office for public information and review.
IX. DISCUSSION
2005-2006 Financial Audit
Mr. Daquila commented on the 2005-2006 financial
audit report
2005-2006 Standardized Testing Results
Mr. Robert Comba, Middle School Principal, and
Mrs. Sondra Markman, Curriculum Supervisor, presented a report on
the testing results for the district.
Report Card Update
Mrs. Markman and Mrs. Mary Ellen Roberts,
Technology Coordinator, presented an update on the grades K-3 report
Cards.
X. PUBLIC COMMENTARY
Stephanie Reese and Cornelia Gensler, Middle
School students, petitioned to form a boys and a girls volley ball
team. They asked that rec night be used to raise the funds for
shirts for the team. The members will supply their own shorts and
pads.
Peter Cooper asked about the process and
procedures that are followed to fill the open principal position.
X. ITEMS FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION/ACTION (CONSENT AGENDA)
Prior to voting Mrs. Burman suggested that agenda
item C.1. state that the new employee motion should state prorated
salary. She also suggested that agenda item C.13. have wording changes
to include an effective date and 1st
year tenure tract.
Mrs. Spiller asked that agenda item C.11. be pulled
and Dr. Crisfield eliminated that motion from this meeting.
Agenda item C.16 and C.17 were pulled for discussion
during the executive session.
Mrs. Spiller moved, and Mrs. Burman seconded, the
following as an amended consent agenda:
The consent agenda was approved by unanimous 9-0
role-call vote.
A. Education
A.1. Amendment of Out of District Contract
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the 2006-2007 school year amended contract of Celebrate The Children, for one student (ID#0000629) to show tuition at $49,995 and 1:1 aide at $24,881.40 for a district total of $74,876.40. Originally approved May 22, 2006 in the amount of $53,000.A.2. Home Instruction
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves one student (ID#0120748) to receive 10 hours per week of home instruction beginning October 17, 2006 for an indefinite period.A.3. Amend Therapeutic Rehab Services for Occupational Therapy
RESOLVED, the Board of Education amends Therapeutic Rehab Services contract for one student (ID#0000298) to show two session of occupational therapy per week at an additional cost to the District of $45 per week for a total increase of $1,800 for the 2006-2007 school year.A.4. School Calendar
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the attached school calendars for the 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 school years.A.5. Behavior Management Services
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves one student (ID#0120295) to receive three hours per month of behavior management services from MUJC at the member rate of $165, effective November 3, 2006 through June 30, 2007 for a total cost to the district of $3,960.
Finance/Operations/TransportationB.
B.1. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, the Board of Education
approves the payment of bills for October 2006 (Check
Numbers 023069-023397) in the amount of $4,412,314.95.
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 September, and
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on September 30, 2006:
FUND |
CASH BALANCE |
APPROPRIATION BALANCE |
FUND BALANCE |
(10) General Current Expense Fund |
$2,449,160.77 |
$1,040,552.75 |
|
(11) Current Expense |
$3,229,348.90 |
||
(12) Capital Outlay |
$763,503.00 |
||
(13) Special Schools |
$4,592.00 |
||
(20) Special Revenue Fund |
($42,593.12) |
$31,578.73 |
$0.00 |
(30) Capital Projects Fund |
($256,288.53) |
$0.00 |
$55,215.18 |
(40) Debt Service Fund |
$1,190,163.76 |
($1,000.00) |
$15,210.26 |
TOTAL |
$3,340,442.88 |
$4,028,022.63 |
$1,110,978.19 |
and
WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C.6:20-2A(d) 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 N.J.A.C.6:20-2A.10(e), 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 N.J.A.C.6:20-2A.10(a)(1), 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
2006
Approve the following Resolution:
RESOLVED, the Board of Education
ratifies the list of transfers between budget line items
on file, dated September 30, 2006, that have been
approved by the Superintendent of Schools pursuant to
Policy 3160:
TO: | FROM: | |||
11-000-217-100-00-01 | Extraordinary Teachers-Sals | 11-204-100-101-00-00 | LLD Teacher Salaries |
$39,810 |
11-000-217-100-00-01 | Extraordinary Teachers-Sals | 11-213-100-101-00-00 | RC Teacher Salaries |
9,500 |
11-000-217-100-00-02 | Extraordinary Paras - Sals | 11-204-100-106-00-00 | LLD Aide Salaries |
3,700 |
11-000-217-100-00-02 | Extraordinary Paras - Sals | 11-000-262-100-00-00 | Salaries - Svc Staff Paras |
1,600 |
11-000-218-105-00-00 | Guidance Secretary - Salary | 11-000-218-104-00-00 | Guidance Salaries |
750 |
11-000-221-105-00-00 | Curriculum Secretary | 11-000-221-102-00-00 | Curr. Coordinator Salary |
1,150 |
11-000-222-100-00-01 | Educ Media/Library - Sals | 11-000-222-500-11-01 | Other Purchased Services |
1,850 |
11-000-230-104-01-00 | Salaries - Professional Staff | 11-000-230-590-01-02 | Travel & Workshops - Super |
2,470 |
11-000-230-104-01-00 | Salaries - Professional Staff | 11-000-230-339-01-00 | Purchased Prof. Services |
11,000 |
11-000-230-105-01-00 | Salaries - Support Staff | 11-000-240-105-00-00 | Salaries – Secretaries |
310 |
11-000-230-332-01-00 | Audit Fees | 11-000-230-110-01-00 | Salary – Treasurer |
50 |
11-000-251-100-01-00 | Business Office Salaries | 11-000-240-103-00-00 | Sals - Principals/Dean/Dir |
3,700 |
11-000-251-100-01-01 | Bus. Office Supp Staff Sals | 11-000-240-105-00-00 | Salaries – Secretaries |
710 |
11-000-261-100-09-00 | Salaries - Maintenance | 11-000-261-610-09-01 | Maint. Supplies - BOE/B&G |
1,680 |
11-000-262-105-09-00 | Secretary B&G Salary | 11-000-262-100-09-02 | Substitute Custodian Sals |
560 |
11-000-270-160-10-00 | Sals – Reg. Transportation | 11-000-270-443-00-00 | Lease Purch. School Buses |
560 |
11-000-270-161-10-00 | Sals - Special Ed Transp. | 11-000-270-443-00-00 | Lease Purch. School Buses |
27,000 |
11-213-100-106-00-00 | RC Aide Salaries | 11-213-100-101-00-00 | RC Teacher Salaries |
55,700 |
11-216-100-101-00-00 | PSD Teacher Salaries | 11-213-100-101-00-00 | RC Teacher Salaries |
220 |
11-216-100-104-00-00 | PSD Other Teacher Salaries | 11-000-216-100-00-00 | Speech & OT Salaries |
33,200 |
11-240-100-101-00-00 | Bilingual Teacher Salaries | 11-240-100-610-04-00 | ESL Supplies |
650 |
11-000-240-600-04-10 | Admin Supplies - Mt. Horeb | 11-190-100-610-04-10 | Instruct Supplies - Mt. Horeb |
4,000 |
11-000-222-600-03-12 | Library Books - Central | 11-000-222-600-03-13 | Periodicals & Subs - Central |
200 |
11-000-222-600-03-10 | Library Supplies - Central | 11-000-222-600-03-13 | Periodicals & Subs - Central |
56 |
11-000-240-600-06-10 | Admin Supplies - Woodland | 11-190-100-610-06-00 | Instruct Supplies – WD |
700 |
11-000-240-600-06-10 | Admin Supplies - Woodland | 11-190-100-640-06-00 | Textbooks – Woodland |
312 |
11-402-100-100-00-00 | Sports Stipends | 11-401-100-600-07-00 | Co-curricular Supplies - MS |
800 |
Total Transfers - September 2006 |
$202,238 |
B.4. IDEIA Grant Application
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the
submission of the 2006-2007 IDEIA Grant Application to
the Department of Education with the following amount
for special education programs:
IDEIA Basic $449,396.00
IDEIA Pre-School $ 17,403.00
B.5. Warren Township Education Foundation
Grant:
RESOLVED, the Board of Education
accepts, with appreciation, a $500 grant awarded by the
Warren Township Education Foundation to support the 7th
grade Writer's Workshop program.
B.6. Vendors to Offer 457 Plan Investment
Funding
RESOLVED, the Board of Education
approves the authorized 403(b) vendors (AIG-Valic,
AXA-Equitable, Lincoln Investment Planning Inc. and
Great-West) to offer a 457 Plan for the purpose of
making available to eligible employees an eligible
deferred compensation plan as defined in Section 457 of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended, and to
authorize these vendors to offer investment funding
vehicles for the said 457 Plan.
B.7. Joint Transportation Agreement with Essex County
ESC
RESOLVED, the Board of Education
approves a joint transportation agreement with Essex
County ESC for the transportation of special education
students for the 2006-2007 school year, effective
October 9, 2006-through June 30, 2007.
B.8. Rescind SCESC Transportation Contract
RESOLVED, the Board of Education rescinds the
transportation contract with the SCESC for
transportation of students to the Midland School for the
2006-2007 school year, effective October 9, 2006-through
June 30, 2007.
B.9. Student Transportation
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the
following student transportation agreements, effective
October 10, 2006-through June 30, 2007:
a) MUJC to transport two students (ID#298 and ID#23) to the Midland School for the 2006-2007 school year at a cost to the district of $28,000.
b) ECESC to transport one student (ID#694) to the Banyon School for the 2006-2007 school year at a cost to the district of $28,704.
B.10. Angelo L. Tomaso – Partial
Roof Replacement Change Orders for Laumar Roofing
Co. Inc.
RESOLVED, the Board of Education
approves the following change orders for Laumar
Roofing in the amount of $14,460.00
- C/O #1 Installation of a new roof hatch $ 2,500.00
- C/O #2 Additional work/deleted work per punch list$ 0.00
- C/O #3 Deck remediation due to phenolic foam $11,960.00
Total $14,460.00
The original bid for this project from Laumar Roofing Co. Inc. was $509,000.00. Change orders #1-3 for total of $14,460 bring the total amount due to Laumar Roofing for the project to $523,460.00.
B.11. Audit for the 2005-2006 School Year
RESOLVED, the Board of Education
approves the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has engaged the firm of Dickinson, Vrabel, & Cassells, P.A., of Denville, New Jersey, to audit the district’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006 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 2005-2006 school year are:
REVENUES |
Final Budget |
Actual |
Local Sources |
$28,979,341 |
$29,069,820 |
State Sources |
$2,027,556 |
$4,060,745 |
TOTAL |
$31,006,897 |
$33,130,565 |
EXPENDITURES |
|
|
Regular Instruction |
$10,597,220 |
$10,494,028 |
Special Education |
$2,837,264 |
$2,832,126 |
Other Instruction |
$989,169 |
$981,494 |
Undistributed Expenditures |
$15,474,783 |
$17,281,880 |
Capital Outlay |
$297,445 |
$243,201 |
Special Schools |
$133,240 |
$133,018 |
Charter Schools |
$0 |
$0 |
TOTAL |
$30,329,121 |
$31,965,747 |
OTHER SOURCES/USES |
|
|
Transfer from Capital Projects |
$0 |
$0 |
Transfer to Capital Projects |
($1,200,000) |
($683,713) |
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) |
($522,224) |
$481,105 |
Fund Balance July 1, 2005 |
$1,313,995 |
$1,313,995 |
|
|
|
Fund Balance June 30, 2006 |
$791,771 |
$1,795,100 |
Analysis of Fund Balance |
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Reserved |
|
|
Encumbrances |
|
$116,142 |
Excess Surplus |
|
$384,301 |
Capital Reserve Account |
|
$630,913 |
Unreserved |
|
|
Undesignated/Unreserved |
|
$663,744 |
TOTAL |
|
$1,795,100 |
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:
Recommendations |
Corrective Action |
That the written procedures developed by the Board for the recording of student enrollment data be fully implemented to ensure reporting errors do not occur. |
The written procedures developed by the Board for the recording of student enrollment data will be fully implemented to ensure reporting errors do not occur. |
B.12. Reading Recovery Technical Support
Contract
RESOLVED, the Board of Education
approves the use of the New Jersey Reading Recovery
Network for technical support for the five Warren
teachers listed throughout the 2006-2007 school year at
a cost of $3,500:
Nancy Braunstein, Margie Bultman, Denise Kennedy, Fran Perlman, MaryLou Psak
B.13. Central School PTO Donation
RESOLVED, the Board of Education
accepts, with appreciation, the PTO purchase of a stereo
system valued at $200 for the music program at Central
School.
B.14. Resolution To Offer The State Long-Term Care Insurance
Plan
RESOLUTION to elect to offer the
State of New Jersey’s Long-Term Care Insurance Plan to
the employees and retirees of the Warren Township School
District.
WHEREAS, the State, through the Division of Purchase and Property, awarded a Long Term Care Insurance Plan Contract for State employees to Prudential Insurance Company of America (hereafter “Prudential”) on May 4, 2001 (hereafter “the Contract”), and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 52:18-11.2, provides that the State Treasurer shall negotiate and arrange for a long term care insurance plan to employees and retires of any local public employer contracting unit adopting a resolution offering its employees and retirees the opportunity to participate, at their own cost; and
WHEREAS, the Contract has been amended to permit participation by eligible active and retired employees of any local contracting unit adopting a resolution offering its employees and retirees the opportunity to participate in the Contract; therefore
BE IT RESLOVED:
1. Warren Township School
District hereby offers the Long-Term Care Insurance
Plan that is the subject of the Contract to its
employees and retirees.
2. We understand that the
submission of a certified copy of this resolution to
the Division of Pensions and Benefits (“the
Division”) is a prerequisite to any of our employees
and retirees applying to enroll in the Plan options
and benefits offered under the contract.
3. We understand that following
its receipt of a certified copy of this resolution,
the Division will advise Prudential that our
employees and retirees are eligible to apply to
Prudential for enrollment in the Plan options and
benefits offered under the Contract.
4. We acknowledge that the
district will cooperate with Prudential in making
the opportunity for our employees and retirees to
apply to Prudential for enrollment in the plan
options and benefits offered under the contract.
5. We understand that an employee
or retiree eligible to participate in the plan
options and benefits offered under the Contract
shall pay the entire cost associated therewith.
6. We understand that an enrolled
employee may elect to have a deduction made from his
or her salary for the payment of the premiums due
Prudential under the Contract.
B.15. Exxon Mobil Grant
RESOLVED, the Board of Education
approves the acceptance, with appreciation, of a $500
grant from the Exxon Mobil Corporation for general use
at Central School.
B.16. Central School Gymnasium Renovations –
Grafas Painting Contractors, Inc.
RESOLVED, the Board of Education
Approves the following change order to Grafas Painting
Contractors. Inc for the Central School Gymnasium
Renovations in the amount of $4,750.00
C/O #3 Concrete slab adjustment $ 4,750.00
Total of Change Order $ 4,750.00
The original bid for this project from Grafas Painting Contractors, Inc. was $458,000.00. Change orders #1-2 for total of $65,727.00 and the above change order #3 for $4,750.00 to bring the total amount due to Grafas Painting Contractors, Inc. for the project to $528,477.00.
C. Personnel/Student Services
C.1. Employment for the 2006-2007 School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
approves the application for emergent hiring for the
following positions for the 2006-2007 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: All salaries are annual salaries and
prorated amounts will be paid to the employees for the
time worked.
a) Simone Miller, Grade 6
Science Teacher, Middle School, MA, step 1
Maternity Leave replacement, effective November
20, 2006 through June 30, 2007. Ms. Miller is
replacing Lisa Beenders who will be on maternity
leave.
b) Joyce Pekarsky, ABA
Classroom Paraprofessional, Mt. Horeb School,
step 17, 17.5 hours per week, plus $1,800 for a
teaching certificate, effective October 30, 2006
through June 30, 2007. This is a new position
(see C.2).
c) Jennifer Lesslie, ABA
Classroom Paraprofessional, Mt. Horeb School,
step 2, 15 hours per week, plus $1,800 for a
teaching certificate, effective October 30, 2006
through June 30, 2007. This is a new position
(see C.2).
d) Shannon Sharkey,
Speech/Language Specialist, Central School, MA,
step 7, Maternity Leave replacement, effective
January 2, 2007 through May 31, 2007. Ms.
Sharkey is replacing Allison Reu who will be on
maternity leave.
e) Noelle Perrine, Bus
Driver, Buildings & Grounds, at an annual salary
of $21,420, effective November 1, 2006 through
June 30, 2007.
C.2. New Positions
RESOLVED, the Board of Education
approves the creation of two part-time ABA Classroom
Paraprofessionals positions, one for 15 hours per week
and one for 17.5 hours per week for the 2006-07 school
year.
C.3. Substitute Teachers
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
approves the following Substitute Teachers for the
2006-2007 school year:
a) Jessica Franko
b) Mark Leonard
c) Rebecca Lostan (current Para at
Woodland)
On motion by Mrs. Toubin, seconded by
Mrs. Burman, agenda item C.3.d. was approved by a 8-0-1
vote (Mrs. Spiller abstained)
d) Kevin DiGiorgio
e) Ellen King (current Para at
Central)
f) Ann Gargano
g) Susan Kennedy
C.4. Retirement
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
accept the resignation for retirement of Joseph Palumbo,
Principal, Mt. Horeb School, with appreciation for the
23 years of his service to the children of Warren,
effective March 1, 2007.
C.5. Amendment on Salary Guide
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
approves the following amended placements on the
teachers' negotiated salary guide effective October 1,
2006:
a) Carla Cicalese from MA+30 to MA+45
(remaining at step 9).
b) Patti Pillinger from MA+15 to
MA+30 (remaining at step 20).
c) Judy Hamilton from MA+15 to MA+30
(remaining at step 16).
d) Denise Kennedy from MA+15 to MA+30
(remaining at step 12).
e) Hildy Jackson from BA+15 to MA
(remaining at step 7).
f) Amanda McGrath from BA+15 to MA
(remaining at step 8).
g) Cindy Howell from MA+15 to MA+30
(remaining at step 23).
h) Faye Brady from MA to MA+15
(remaining at step 13).
C.6. Middle School Cheerleading Coach
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
approves Donna Bardy, Classroom Paraprofessional, Middle
School, as Cheerleading Coach at WMS for the 2006-2007
school year on the teachers' negotiated pay agreement.
C.7. Middle School Boys Track Coach
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
approves Nicholas Bayachek as the Middle School boys
track coach for the 2006-2007 school years on the
teachers' negotiated pay agreement.
C.8. Outside Evaluators
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
approves the following outside evaluators for the
2006-2007 school year:
a) Ms. Jill Pila to act as a
speech evaluator at a cost to the district of
$250 per evaluation.
b) Dr. Dale Hartman, to act
as a psychological evaluator/consultant at a
cost to the district of $190 per hour.
C.9. Out of District Assistive/Augmentative
Technology Evaluator
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
approves Travis Tallman of the Cerebral Palsy
Association to conduct an assistive/augmentative
technology evaluation for one student (ID#0120485),
effective October 20, 2006, at a cost to the district of
$750.
C.10. Change of Assignment
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
approves the change of assignment for Raymond Balkonis,
.5 ASAP teacher, Middle School to full time Grade 7 Math
teacher at Middle School, effective November 27, 2006
through February 28, 2007 and the reassignment of Mr.
Balkonis to his .5 ASAP position effective March 1, 2007
through June 30, 2007.
C.11. Comprehensive Equity Plan ELIMINATED
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
approves the Affirmative Action Team, appointed by Dr.
Laura Weitzman, Affirmative Action Officer, to conduct a
needs assessment and develop a Comprehensive Equity
Plan.
C.12. Resignation
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
approves the following resignations:
a) Emily Parsells, Grade 1
Teacher, Mt. Horeb School, effective October 10,
2006.
b) Nancy Yannazzone, Multi
Duty/Library Paraprofessional, Woodland School,
effective October 18, 2006.
C.13. Change from Maternity Leave to First
Year Tenure Track Employment
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
approves the change from maternity leave to first Year
tenure track employment for Rebecca Mauceri, Grade 1
Teacher, Mt. Horeb, effective 10/11/06 through 6/30/07,
remaining at MA+15, step 10. Ms. Mauceri was hired as a
maternity leave replacement for Mrs. Parsells who has
since resigned. (see C.12.)
C.14. Family Leave Request
RESOLVED, the Board of Education
approves the Family Leave request for:
a) Allison Reu,
Speech/Language Specialist, Central School,
Family Leave (unpaid with benefits) from March
2, 2007 through June 1, 2007. Returning June 4,
2007.
b) Meredith Fishelman,
Kindergarten Teacher, Mt. Horeb School, Family
Leave (unpaid with benefits) from May 23, 2007
through June 30, 2007. Returning September 1,
2007.
C.15. Part Time Employment
RESOLVED, the Board of Education
approves Allison Reu, Speech/Language Specialist,
Central School, to work 3.5 hours one day a week from
April 9, 2007 through June 1, 2007. Return to full time
employment June 4, 2007.
C.16. Extension of Child Care Leave - Pulled for
Discussion in Executive Session
RESOLVED, the Board of Education
approves Lisa Lukko, Grade 4 Teacher, Mt. Horeb School,
to extend her child care leave from January 15, 2007 to
January 30, 2007. Returning to work January 31, 2007.
C.17. Extension of Maternity Leave
Contract- - Pulled for Discussion in Executive
Session and then eliminated
RESOLVED, the Board of Education
approves the extension of a maternity leave contract for
Sonal Mishra, Grade 4 Teacher, Mt. Horeb School so that
her contract reads September 1, 2007 through June 30,
2007.
C.18. Curriculum Work
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
approves curriculum work hours, for the 2006-2007 school
year, on the teachers' negotiated pay agreement for the
following staff members:
a) Laura Schachman - Word Study
Manual - 7 hours
b) Diane Bell - Language Arts
Discussion Leader Planning for October 9, 2006
In-service - 5 hours
C.19. Per Diem Deduct Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
approves per diem deduct request for:
a) Janet DelNero, Classroom
Paraprofessional, Central School for 1 day,
November 8, 2006.
b) Shannon Parcells, Spanish
Teacher, Woodland School, for 3 days, December
6-8, 2006.
C.20. World Language Program Stipends
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
approves Rita Brown, Shannon Parcells, and Nancy Becker
to receive a stipend of $1,000 each as payment for their
role of instructor in the Before School World Language
Program at Woodland School for the 2006-2007 school
year. (This program is 100% user fee supported.)
C.21. Amended Contract
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
approves the amended contract for Estelle Raucci,
Transportation Bus Aide, from 6 hours per week to 7
hours per week at a salary of $13,259.00, effective
September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.
XII. PUBLIC COMMENTARY
Peter Cooper commented on the issuance of
the report cards.
XIII. OLD BUSINESS
Central School South Wing Building Plaque
BOE discussed options for the plaque for the
Central school addition.
Central School Capital Plan Options
BOE discussed the options for the construction
upgrades at Central School and approved a resolution for USA
Architects to work on plans for the lower level and the toilet
rooms.
On motion by Mrs. Monahan, seconded by Dr.
Przybylski, and approved on a 9-0 vote, it was Resolved, the BOE
approves that USA Architects work on plans for renovations at
Central School. The future work will include the lower level and
toilet room renovations.
XIV. NEW BUSINESS
Safety Policies
Mrs. Winter questioned the current safety
policies and the use of the fields. The BOE will discuss current
policies at the next meeting.
Comprehensive Equity Plan Committee Member
Dr. Crisfield explained what the Comprehensive
Equity Plan is and that a BOE member is required. Mrs. Monahan
volunteered to be on the committee.
Volley Ball Petition
The Board discussed the possibilities of the
volleyball club. Dr. Crisfield will discuss the issue with Mr. Comba
and report to the board.
XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
At 9:26 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:
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.
On motion by Mrs. Voorhees and seconded by Mrs.
Spiller, the Board reconvened in open session at 10:45 p.m.
On motion by Mrs. Voorhees, seconded by Dr.
Przybylski, the Board approved agenda item C.16 on 9-0 on a roll call
vote,
XVI. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Mrs. Spiller,
seconded by Mrs. Burman, the meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
Minutes recorded by:
Peter Daquila, Board Secretary
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