Warren Township Schools: Minutes for June 11, 2007

Minutes for June 11, 2007 Archived Minutes

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, Mildred Spiller, Patricia Toubin, Gina Voorhees and Kathleen Winter
Absent: Dr. Gregory Przybylski arrived at 7:11 p.m.
Pamela Coley
Roberta. Monahan
David Ricci
Also Present: Dr. James Crisfield, Superintendent, Peter Daquila, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, members of the public and press

IV. RECOGNITIONS

Governor's Teacher Recognition Award Recipients
Dr. Crisfield presented the G.T.R.A. to:
Sanjita Livingston, Special Ed. Teacher, ALT
Emily Cartolano, Grade 4 Teacher, Central School
Wendy Piller, REACH teacher, Mt. Horeb School
Suzanne Wisher, Technology Teacher, Woodland School
Laura Sudol, Grade 8 Science Teacher, Middle School
Dr. Crisfield presented a special recognition to Connie Leuenberg for going above and beyond as a Long Term Substitute.

V. MINUTES
Dr. Przybylski moved the following:
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the minutes of the following meeting:
May 29, 2007 public and private session
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Toubin and approved by 5-0-1 voice vote. (Mrs. Voorhees abstained.)

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

ALT	Central	Mt. Horeb	Woodland	Middle
May 9, 18	May 3, 9	May14, 25	May 16, 23	May 4, 15

Dr. Crisfield provided an update on the Central School Kindergarten enrollment. There has been a decrease of 2 to a total of 37, and the potential to decrease to 36. The district will currently stay with 2 Kindergarten sections.

VII. PRESIDENT'S REMARKS
Mrs. Spiller noting the passing of Larry Monahan, Roberta’s husband and asked for a moment of silence and offered the best to Roberta & Lisa.

VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Education Committee
Mrs. Voorhees noted that there are enough topics for the committee and the members need to schedule meetings.
Communications
Mrs. Spiller reported that the PTO presidents would like the board members to continue attending the PTO meetings.

IX. DISCUSSION
· 2006-2007 Board and District Goals - Final Report
Dr. Crisfield discussed the board and district goals with the BOE.
· Public Hearing - 2007-2008 Employment Contract for School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Dr. Crisfield stated that this is a new State requirement for the purpose of public comment on the SBA contract.
There was no public comment.

X. PUBLIC COMMENTARY
None

XI. ITEMS FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION/ACTION (CONSENT AGENDA)
Prior to voting, Mrs. Toubin requested that agenda item C.1. f) be pulled.
Mrs. Burman moved, and Mrs. Winter seconded, the following as a consent agenda
The consent agenda as amended was approved by unanimous 6-0 role-call vote.

A. Education

A.1. Non-Renewal Out-Of-Zone Placement
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the non-renewal of out of zone placement for two students (ID #200616 and ID #2006216) to attend Mt. Horeb School for the 2007-2008 school year. Students are to attend their zoned school Angelo L. Tomaso.

A.2. In District Related Services
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves one student (ID #0120445) to receive one hour per week of NDT (Neurodevelopmental Speech Therapy) during the extended school year program June 25, 2007 through July 26, 2007 and for the 2007-2008 school year at a cost of $95 per hour for a total cost to the district of $3,895 ($475 for ESY and $3,420 for the 2007-2008 school year).

A.3. Out of District Related Services
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following students to receive out of district related services:

a) Student (ID #0120098) to receive 12.5 hours per week of ABA integrated therapy at a cost of $50 per hour and up to three hours per month of ABA supervision and coordination at a cost of $110 per hour during the extended school year program and for the 2007-2008 school year for a total cost to the district of $33,960 ($7,535 for ESY and $26,425 for the 2007-2008 school year)
b) Student (ID #0120483) to receive one hour of speech and one hour of physical therapy each per week for the period of August 8-31, 2007. Cost to the district is not to exceed $474.
c) Student (ID #0120169) to receive one hour of speech and one hour of occupational therapy each per week for the period of July 2, 2007 through August 16, 2007. Cost to the district is $1,190.

A.4. Out of District Placement
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the out of district placement for one student (ID #0120295) to be placed at Developmental Learning Center for the extended school year program for the period of June 25, 2007 through August 8, 2007 for a cost of $11,606 and to receive three hours per month of behavior management services for the extended school year program for a cost of $1,050. Total cost to the district will be $12,656.

A.5. Out of District One on One Aide
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves one student (ID #0000629) to have a one on one aide for the 2007-2008 school year at a cost to the district of $25,876.80

A.6. 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 (ID #153040162), to remain in Angelo L. Tomaso School for the 2007-2008 school year:

B. Finance/Operations/Transportation

B.1. Partial Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the partial payment of bills for June 2007 (Check Numbers 024914-025023) in the amount of $1,351,745.73.

B.2. Custodial Charges for Building Usage for the 2007-2008 School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following hourly rates for the billing of custodial charges for the groups that use our buildings for the 2007-2008 school year:
Straight time $24.00 per hour
Time and a half $36.00 per hour
Double time $48.00 per hour

B.3. Warren Middle School PTO
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the acceptance, with appreciation, the generous gift of $10,000 from the Warren Middle School PTO for the purchase of Smart Boards.

B.4. Passing of an Employee in the 2006-2007 School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following as a result of the untimely passing away of Mr. Ronald Rodd, the computer teacher at Angelo L. Tomaso School, on May 27, 2007:
· The school district will grant the estate of Mr. Rodd payment for the month of June 2007.
The above actions are a result of the following conditions:
· Mr. Rodd passed away within 45 days of the end of the contract.
· Mr. Rodd’s death was very sudden and unexpected.
· Mr. Rodd had accumulated 117 sick days. These sick days are now forfeited with his passing.
· The 2006/2007 school year was Mr. Rodd’s 15^th year working in the school district.

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education does not intend for these actions to establish a past practice or a precedent.

B.5. IDEIA Consolidated FORMULA Grant Award - Fiscal Year 2007
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the IDEIA Consolidated FORMULA Grant Award for fiscal year 2007.
IDEIA Basic $449,396.00
IDEIA Pre-School $ 17,403.00

C. Personnel/Student Services

a) Linda Yu, Middle School, Special Education Teacher, MA, step 1-2, effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. Maternity leave replacement for Mrs. Brattner.
b) Heidi Errickson, Central School, Multi Duty/Library Paraprofessional, step 5-6, 19.5 hours, effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. Ms. Errickson is replacing Ms. Frank who is moving to a full time position. Ms. Errickson is currently employed as a substitute multi duty paraprofessional in the district.
c) Anthony Gagliano, Woodland, One-on-One Classroom Paraprofessional, step 3-4, 32.5 hours, effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008.
d) Michele Langer, Mt. Horeb School, Grade 5 Teacher, BA, step 3-4, effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. Ms. Langer is replacing Ms. Meghan Haldeman who resigned.
e) Victoria Caprari, Central School, Grade 5 Teacher, BA, step 7-8, effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. Ms. Caprari is replacing Ms. Larson who became the Literacy Coach.
f) Helen Hsu, ASAP Math Teacher, Central and Woodland Schools, BA+15 step 1-2 September 1, 2007 through January 4, 2008 maternity leave replacement for Michele Hunt. Ms. Hsu is currently employed in the District. Pulled for discussion

C.2. 2007-2008 Employment - Non WTEA Employees
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the list of non WTEA employee assignments and salaries for the 2007-2008 school year dated June 11, 2007.

C.3. Amendment on Salary Guide
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following amended placements on the teachers' negotiated salary guide:
a) Linda Pepe, MA to MA+15 (remaining at step 22), effective May 1, 2007.
b) Marlene Roth, MA to MA+15 (remaining at step 16), effective May 1, 2007.
c) Steven Rizzoli, MA+15 to MA+30 (remaining at step 6), effective June 1, 2007.
d) Michele Lepore, BA+15 to MA (remaining at step 6), effective June 1, 2007.
e) Mary Lynch, BA+15 to MA (remaining at step 7), effective June 1, 2007.
f) Anna Rizzo, BA+15 to MA (remaining at step 2), effective May 1, 2007.

C.4. Resignation
RESOLVED, the Board of Education accept the resignation of:
a) Cornel Bogdan, Head Night Custodian, Middle School, for the purpose of retirement with appreciation for the 16 years of his service to Warren Township School District, effective August 31, 2007.

C.5. Substitute Teachers
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Substitute Teachers for the 2006-2007 school year:
a) Kathryn DiDia. (Ms. DiDia was Board approved 5/14 as a Special Education Maternity Leave Replacement Teacher beginning September 1, 2007.)

C.6. Amendment of Contract Hours for the 2007-2008 School Year
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the amendment of contract hours for the 2007-2008 school year for the following Child Study Team personnel:
a) Amy Brunswick from .8 to .7, step 13
b) Joan Darkenwald from .6 to .65, step 24
c) Michele Stein from .6 to .65, step 11

C.7. Public Hearing for 2007-2008 School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Employment Contract.
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey has enacted P.L.2007, c.53, an Act concerning Board accountability; and
WHEREAS, Section 5 of the Act amended N.J.S.A. 18A:11-11 to require boards of education to provide public notice 30 days prior to the renegotiation, extension, amendment, or alteration of an employment contract with the superintendent of schools, assistant superintendent of schools, or school business administrator; and
WHEREAS, Said notice was provided to the public via publication in the Board's official newspapers Star Ledger, Courier News, and Echoes Sentinel, on April 27, 2007; and was posted in the Warren Township Clerks office on April 27, 2007.
WHEREAS, Section 5 of the Act amended N.J.S.A. 18A:11-11 to require boards of education to provide notice of a public hearing 10 days prior to the renegotiation, extension, amendment, or alteration of an employment contract with the superintendent of schools, assistant superintendent of schools, or school business administrator; and
WHEREAS, Said notice of public hearing was provided to the public via publication in the Board's official newspapers, Star Ledger, Courier News, and Echoes Sentinel, on April 27, 2007; and was posted in the Warren Township Clerks office on April 27, 2007.
Now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Warren Township Board of Education hereby designates 7:00 PM at Warren Township Board of Education, 213 Mt. Horeb Road, Warren, NJ 07059, on June 11, 2007 as the public hearing required by the Act.

XII. PUBLIC COMMENTARY
None

XIII. OLD BUSINESS
· Update on Middle School Field and Driveway
Mr. Daquila reported on the status of the field improvement. Mr. Daquila and Mr. Tribelhorn met with a field engineer who will submit suggestions on field improvements.
Mr. Daquila and Mr. Tribelhorn also met with a traffic engineer regarding the driveway and he will submit 2 alternatives for the BOE to review.
· Course Additions/Deletions-Process
Dr. Crisfield spoke about the process for course additions/deletions with the BOE.

XIV. NEW BUSINESS
· Middle School Brickwork
Mr. Daquila reported on the status of the work needed to connect the issue with the brickwork on the “old” gym area above the roof.
· Criminal History Fingerprinting Procedures-Volunteers/School Bus Drivers and Substitute Transfer Procedures
Mr. Daquila discussed the State’s procedure on fingerprinting and recommended that volunteers not be fingerprinted.
Mrs. Voorhees questioned the paying of subs that work over 90 days in the district. Dr. Crisfield responded and clarified the matter.

XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
At 8:00 p.m. Mrs. Burman 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. Toubin and approved by unanimous voice vote.
On motion by Mrs. Burman and seconded by Mrs. Voorhees, the Board reconvened in open session at 8:17 p.m.
On motion by Mrs. Burman, seconded by Mrs. Voorhees and approved on a 6-0 roll call vote, motion C.1.f) was approved.

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 2007-2008 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:
f) Helen Hsu, ASAP Math Teacher, Central and Woodland Schools, BA+15 step 1-2 September 1, 2007 through January 4, 2008 maternity leave replacement for Michele Hunt. Ms. Hsu is currently employed in the District.

XVI. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Mrs. Burman, seconded by Mrs. Voorhees, the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

Minutes recorded by:
Peter Daquila

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