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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 7:06 p.m. by the Board President, Mrs. Coley.

OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT – Mrs. Spiller 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: Pamela Coley, Roberta Monahan, Dr. Gregory Przybylski, Mildred Spiller, Patricia Toubin, Kathleen Winter, and Dr. Ellen Zimmerman
Absent: Susan Burman arrived at 7:25 p.m.
Gina Voorhees arrived at 8:30 p.m.
Also Present: Dr. James Crisfield, Superintendent, Peter Daquila, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, members of the public and press

IV. RECOGNITIONS
· Incoming Interim Principal at Mt. Horeb School - Ms. Carol Friend
Dr. Crisfield introduced Ms. Carol Friend, who will be the Mt. Horeb interim principal during the search for a permanent principal.

V. MINUTES
Dr. Przybylski moved the following:
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the minutes of the following meeting as distributed:
November 27, 2006 public and private session
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Monahan and approved by 7-0 voice vote.

VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION
Fire Drills – The superintendent reported the following fire drills had been held:

ALT	Central	Mt. Horeb	Woodland	Middle
November 14, 22	November 15, 21	November 1, 17	November 17, 27	November 1, 21

VII. PRESIDENT'S REMARKS
Mrs. Coley offered congratulations to Mr. Comba and Mrs. Markman for their curriculum mapping presentation. She also reminded the board of the WTEA Holiday Party on Wednesday, December 13th.

VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Communications Committee
Mrs. Monahan reported that the survey is on line and will be ready to go in a day or two.

IX. DISCUSSION
· TAP Program at Warren Middle School
Mr. Comba and Mr. Huss presented an update on the TAP (Teacher Advocacy Program) at the Middle School and answered the board’s questions.

X. PUBLIC COMMENTARY
None

XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION #1
At 7:25 p.m. Mrs. Toubin 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.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Spiller and approved by unanimous voice vote.
On motion by Mrs. Spiller and seconded by Mrs. Monahan, the Board reconvened in open session at 8:50 p.m.

X. ITEMS FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION/ACTION (CONSENT AGENDA)
Prior to voting agenda item C.6. was pulled.
Mrs. Spiller moved, and Mrs. Winter seconded, the following as a consent agenda:
The consent agenda was approved by unanimous 9-0 role-call vote.

A. Education

A.1. Tuition-In Student
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves one out of district student (ID#0120470) to attend Project Grow for the 2006-2007 school year at the tuition rate of $19,762. Effective September 7, 2006.

A.3. Professional Development Plan (on file in the Superintendent’s office)
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the Professional Development Plan for the 2007-2008 school year.

B. Finance/Operations/Transportation

B.1. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, the Board of Education authorizes the school business administrator/board secretary, pursuant to policy 3326, to audit pending bills and claims for the month of December 2006, to pay qualifying bills and claims within approved budget line item amounts, and to submit those bills to the Board of Education for approval at its next regular meeting in January 2007.

B.2. Board Secretary's and Treasurer's Report (Attachment 1)
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the attached report of the secretary for the months of October, and
WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on October 31, 2006:

FUND	CASH BALANCE	APPROPRIATION BALANCE	FUND BALANCE
(10) General Current Expense Fund	$1,620,026.16		$1,040,552.75
(11) Current Expense		$2,940,915.06
(12) Capital Outlay		$704,593.00
(13) Special Schools		$4,592.00
(20) Special Revenue Fund	($103,544.15)	$32,721.10	$0.00
(30) Capital Projects Fund	($311,489.03)	$0.00	$55,215.18
(40) Debt Service Fund	$1,190,163.76	($1,000.00)	$15,210.26
TOTAL	$2,395,156.74	$3,681,821.16	$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 October 2006
Approve the following Resolution:
RESOLVED, the Board of Education ratifies the following transfers between budget line items on file, dated October 31, 2006, that have been approved by the Superintendent of Schools pursuant to Policy 3160:

TO:		FROM:
11-000-262-100-09-15	Overtime - Maintenance	11-000-262-100-09-05	Overtime - Custodians	$10,000

B.4. Acceptance of Donation to Woodland School
RESOLVED, the Board of Education accepts, with appreciation, a donation of $500 to Woodland School, from Ms. Delores Rose.

B.5. Camp Invention 2007
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the agreement for the use of Woodland School for Camp Invention scheduled for the week of July 30 through August 3, 2007.

B.6. USA Architects – Central School Lower Level and Toilet Room Alterations
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves a contract with USA Architects of Somerville, NJ for the Central School Lower Level and Toilet Room Alterations. The contract is for $52,000.00 and covers Design, Construction Documents, Bidding/Contract Award and Construction Administration.

B.7. Somerset County United Way PEACE Grant - Woodland School
RESOLVED, the Board of Education accepts, with appreciation, the Somerset County United Way PEACE Grant awarded to Woodland School, for a Character Education Program, in the amount of $500.

B.8. Transportation Contract
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves a parental transportation contract for one student (ID#0120687) to the Jerry Davis Center for the 2006-2007 school year at the current IRS mileage reimbursement rate.

B.9. Submission of the Central School Lower Level & Toilet Renovation Project
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the submission of the documents for the Central School Lower Level & Toilet Room Renovation Project to the Department of Education for review. The documentation has been prepared by USA Architects.

C. Personnel/Student Services

C.1. Substitute Teachers
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Substitute Teachers for the 2006-2007 school year:
a) Emily Baker (former teacher)

C.2. Family Leave Request
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the Family Leave request for:
a) Dawn DeLorenzo, Special Education Teacher, Middle School, estimated intermittent Family Leave (unpaid with benefits) from January 25, 2007 through June 21, 2007 for a total of 12 weeks as allowed under FMLA. Returning September 1, 2007.

C.3. Per Diem Deduct Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves per diem deduct request for:
a) Lisa Bottone, Grade 7 Language Arts Teacher, Middle School, for 1 day, December 5, 2006.
b) Diane LoPresti, Classroom Paraprofessional, Mt. Horeb School, for 2 days, December 6-7, 2006.
c) Joyce Pekarsky, Classroom Paraprofessional, Mt. Horeb School, for 2 days, January 2-3, 2007.

C.4. Translator
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Paula Pontoriero to act as a Portuguese/English translator for the administration of Child Study Team and parent meeting up to three hours at a cost to the district of $55 per hour. Effective October 6, 2006.

C.5. Interim Principal (Attachment 2)
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the employment contract for Ms. Carol Friend, interim principal Mt. Horeb School, dated December 11, 2006 and effective March 1, 2007 through June 30, 2007.

C.6. Other Leave Request PULLED
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the extended, unpaid without benefits, leave request from Barbara LaSaracina, 6th grade math teacher, Middle School, for the period March 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 for the purposes of math and science teaching consultation at the New Jersey Department of Education.

C.7. Curriculum Project Hours
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following curriculum project hours at the negotiated WTEA rate:
a) Language Arts - Grade 6-8 "Ideal Program"-up to 26 total committee hours for Jackie Gualtieri and Gladys Veitch.
b) Language Arts - Reading Scope and Sequence Alignment with NJCCCS- 5 hours total for Marianne Schaible

XII. PUBLIC COMMENTARY

None

XIII. OLD BUSINESS
· Middle School Student Survey
Dr. Crisfield informed the board of the information on the survey that he obtained from the State. The district will participate in the survey.

XIV. NEW BUSINESS
· 2007-2008 Budget Development Timeline
Finance Committee
Mrs. Monahan updated the board on the budget process. The Finance Committee will again be using the budget buddy system.

XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION #2:
At 9:15 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) 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
11) specific prospective or current employees unless all who could be adversely affected request an open session
12) 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. Voorhees and approved by unanimous voice vote.
On motion by Mrs. Spiller and seconded by Mrs. Monahan, the Board reconvened in open session at 9:20 p.m.

XVI. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Mrs. Spiller, seconded by Mrs. Monahan, the meeting adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
Minutes recorded by:
Peter Daquila, Board Secretary