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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 7:02 p.m. by the Board President, Mrs. Spiller.

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. Spiller led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.

III. ROLL CALL
Present: Susan Burman, Pamela Coley, Mildred Spiller, Patricia Toubin, Gina Voorhees, and Kathleen Winter
Absent: David Ricci arrived at 7:05 p.m.
Dr. Gregory Przybylski arrived at 7:13 p.m.
Mrs. Monahan arrived at 8:05 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. Winter moved the following:
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the minutes of the following meeting as amended:
April 23, 2007public and private session
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Burman and approved by 6-0 voice vote.

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

ALT

Central

Mt. Horeb

Woodland

Middle

April 13, 24

April 11, 20

April 25, 26

April 23, 30

April 23, 24

• Dr. Crisfield referenced the CTY Talent Search information for the 7-8 grade students.

VII. PRESIDENT'S REMARKS
Mrs. Spiller read the board’s mission statement and distributed the board member code of ethics. She commented on the up tempo of the district with the WTEA picnic and breakfasts celebrating the approved contract. Mrs. Spiller alerted the board that the committee assignments have been made.

VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
None

IX. DISCUSSION
• 2005-12 Facilities Projects Summary - DRAFT
Mr. Daquila reviewed the proposed Facilities Projects Summary with the board.

X. PUBLIC COMMENTARY
None

XI. ITEMS FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION/ACTION (CONSENT AGENDA)
Mrs. Monahan moved, and Mrs. Winter seconded, the following as a consent agenda
The consent agenda as amended was approved by unanimous 9-0 role-call vote.

A. Education

A.1. Middle School Class Trip
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Middle School class trips scheduled for the 2006-2007 school year:
a) 8th Grade overnight trip to Lancaster, Gettysburg, and Philadelphia scheduled for May 3-4, 2007.
b) 7th Grade Fairview Lakes Environmental Trip scheduled for June 7-8, 2007.

A.2. Out of District Placement
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the out of district placement for two students (ID#0120835 and ID#0120860) to attend Watchung district's preschool disabled class, retroactive from April 23, 2007 through June 30, 2007. The prorated cost to the district will be $2,515.98 each for a total prorated cost of $5,031.96.

A.3. Out of Zone Request for the 2007-2008 School Year
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the following out of zone request for one student current in second grade (ID #152041232), to remain in Angelo L. Tomaso School for the 2007-2008 school year: (Approved last year.)

B. Finance/Operations/Transportation

B.1. Partial Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the partial payment of bills for May 2007 (Check Numbers 024582-024782) in the amount of $1,232,948.22.

B.2. Revision to Tuition Received
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves out of district student (ID# 0120470) to attend Project Grow for the 2006-2007 school year at a tuition rate of $15,928.00 (previously approved tuition rate of $19,762 is being revised due to increased enrollment).

B.3. Tax Payment Schedule for 2007-2008
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following tax payment schedule for 2007-2008 from the Township of Warren:

July 9, 2007

$700,000.50

January 7, 2008

$2,821,502.50

July 23, 2007

$700,000.00

February 4, 2008

$2,821,502.00

August 6, 2007

$700,000.00

March 3, 2008

$2,821,502.00

August 20, 2007

$1,000,000.00

April 7, 2008

$2,821,502.00

September 10, 2007

$3,457,253.00

May 5, 2008

$2,821,502.00

October 1, 2007

$3,457,253.00

June 2, 2008

$2,821,502.00

November 5, 2007

$3,457,253.00

December 3, 2007

$3,457,253.00

Total

$16,929,012.50

Total

$16,929,012.50

Total Taxes for 2007-2008

$33,858,025.00

C. Personnel/Student Services

C.1. Employment for the 2007-2008 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:
a) Kathryn DiDia, Woodland School, Special Education Teacher, MA Step 1, effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. Maternity leave replacement for Mrs. Link.
b) Deborah Singer, Woodland School, Classroom Paraprofessional, Step 18, effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. Ms. Singer is replacing Ms. Krinick who retired.
c) Elizabeth Bisson, Angelo L. Tomaso School, Classroom Paraprofessional, Step 5-6, effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. Ms. Bisson is replacing Ms. Toto who resigned.

C.2. Appointment of Staff for the 2007-2008 School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the attached list of staff (administrators, certified staff, WTEA support staff) for the 2007-2008 school year.

C.3. Appointment of 2007 Summer Fun Staff
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the attached list of Summer Fun staff effective June 25, 2007 through July 26, 2007 at the following hourly rates:
• Teacher - $35
• OT - $55
• Speech Therapist - $55
• Nurse - $35
• Paraprofessionals - up to $15
• Extended Day - Teachers $35, paraprofessionals up to $15
• After Care - Teachers $35, paraprofessionals up to $15

C.4. Amendment on Salary Guide

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following amended placements on the teachers' negotiated salary guide:
a) Barbara LaSaracina from MA to MA+15 (remaining at step 15), effective April 1, 2007.
b) Nancy Darby from MA+15 to MA+30 (remaining at step 16), effective April 1, 2007.
c) Carol Morris from MA+15 to MA+30 (remaining at step 19), effective April 1, 2007.

C.5. Substitute Teachers
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Substitute Teachers for the 2006-2007 school year:
a) Susan Bohler (effective April 30, 2007)
b) Julie Kraminitz
c) Melissa Ferreira

C.6. Resignation
RESOLVED, the Board of Education accept the resignation of:
a) Janet Del Nero, Classroom Paraprofessional, Central School, for the purpose of retirement with appreciation for the 20 years of her service to the children of Warren, effective June 30, 2007.
b) Nicole Toto, Classroom Paraprofessional, Angelo L. Tomaso School, effective June 30, 2007.
c) Christine Parolise, Classroom Paraprofessional, Central School, effective June 30, 2007.
d) Jennifer Lesslie, Classroom Paraprofessional, Mt. Horeb School, effective June 30, 2007.
e) Sharyn Baier Secretary, Angelo L. Tomaso School, for the purpose of retirement with appreciation for the 26 years of her service to the children of Warren, effective July 31, 2007.
f) Sandy Grant, Special Education Teacher, Middle School, for the purpose of retirement with appreciation for the 22 years of her service to the children of Warren, effective June 30, 2007.

C.7. Family Leave Request
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the Family Leave request for:
a) Shannon Cox, Spanish teacher, Woodland School, Family Leave (unpaid with benefits) from November 30, 2007 through December 31, 2007. Returning January 2, 2008.
b) Meghan Madden, Classroom Paraprofessional, Angelo L. Tomaso School, for 29 days, (unpaid with benefits, effective May 9, 2007 through June 19, 2007.

C.8. Employee Leave of Absence
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the employee leave of absence for:
a) Michele Hunt, Grade 6 Math Teacher, Middle School, for 10 days, (unpaid with benefits) from May 17, 2007 through May 31, 2007.

C.9. Related Services
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves Jamie Perry to provide two 45-minute speech sessions per week for one student (ID#0120074) at an hourly rate of $55, effective May 3, 2007 through July 31, 2007.

C.10. Per Diem Deduct Request
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves per diem deduct request for the following staff:
a) Hildegarde Jackson, Spanish Teacher, Central School, for two days, May 25 and 29, 2007.
b) Janet Kozik, Secretary, Board Office, for one day, April 27, 2007.
c) Susan Lewis, Computer Teacher, Mt. Horeb School, for one and one half days, April 10 pm and April 11, 2007.

C.11. Rescind Extended Family Leave
RESOLVED, the Board of Education rescinds the extended family for Dawn DeLorenzo, effective May 24, 2007 through June 30, 2007, unpaid with benefits approved April 23, 2007 (Ms. DeLorenzo returned to work May 7, 2007).

C.12. ASAP Coordinator Job Description
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the job description for ASAP Coordinator stipend dated May 14, 2007.

C.13. Literacy Coach
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the appointment of Marianne Schaible to the position of Literacy Coach for the 2007-2008 school year. Salary and terms of employment shall be in accordance with the negotiated WTEA labor contract.

D. Policy

D.1. Policy 4133 - Travel Reimbursement
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the first (and only) reading of required changes to Policy 4133 - Travel Reimbursement.

D.2. Regulation 4133 - Travel Reimbursement
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the first (and only) reading of required changes to Regulation 4133 - Travel Reimbursement.

XII. PUBLIC COMMENTARY
None

XIII. OLD BUSINESS
Mrs. Voorhees asked if Dr. Crisfield could obtain information on the number of 8th grade students who did not attend the 8th grade trip and why.
Mrs. Winter asked about the update for the kindergarten registration.

XIV. NEW BUSINESS
• Roles and Responsibilities of Individual BOE Committees
Mrs. Spiller spoke about the committee roles and the theory of the board of the “whole.”
• 2007-2008 Board Committees
Mrs. Voorhees asked the board for topics for the education committee to review in 2007/08.

XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
At 8:35 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:
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. Winter and approved by unanimous voice vote.
On motion by Mrs. Burman and seconded by Mrs. Coley, the Board reconvened in open session at 9:13 p.m.

XVI. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Dr. Przybylski, seconded by Mr. Ricci, the meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m.

Minutes recorded by:
Peter Daquila