REGULAR VOTING MEETING
May 23, 2006
H.S. North Library
Closed Session: 5:30 p.m.
Vision
Statement:
The
vision of the
and enthusiastic lifelong learners in the global
multicultural society of the 21st century.
District
Goals:
1.
Student Achievement
2.
Planning
3.
Policy
A G E N D A
1.
CALL
TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE – Rich Davis (
3. SUNSHINE NOTICE
“Adequate notice of this meeting was
provided by sending such notice to the
the Independent, the Courier, and the Two River Times and the posting of such notice at the
August T. Miner Administration Building and
each elementary, middle, and secondary school in the district”.
4.
ROLL CALL
5.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES FROM HIGH SCHOOLS TO SPEAK:
High School North High
School South
6. BOARD COMMENDATIONS (see
following page(s)
7. OPEN TO PUBLIC – COMMENTS ON AGENDA
ITEMS ONLY
Voting Meeting May
23, 2006
8. MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF:
a. Reorganization Meeting/Regular Voting Meeting - April 25, 2006
b. Special Voting Meeting – March 27, 2006
c. Special Voting Meeting – April 3, 2006
d. Special Voting Meeting – May 9, 2006
9. REPORTS
A. Report of the President
1) Dare to Dream Presentation
2) 2005-2006 Governor’s Teacher Recognition Program/Educational Professionals
Program Recipients
Concetta Lopusznick High School North
Brenda Thaler High School South
Carol
Karalewich
Elizabeth
Lynam
Colleen
Carlo
Carolyn
Cerchio
Mary
Arvanitis
Beth
D’Errico
Kaitlin
Healey
Harriet
Fortescue
Andrea
Malva
Lynn
Clark
Sean
McNeil New
Kate
Cosgrove
Jane
O’Connell
Justin
Mayer
B. Business Administrator/Board Secretary
1. Motion
to accept the reports of the Treasurer and Secretary as being in agreement for
the
month of April, 2006. (Attach #1)
2. Motion to accept the Board Secretary’s Certification that no major budget line item has been
over-expended for the month of April, 2006.
3. Approval of Transfers (see following page)
4. Motion to Approve Bill List for Period April 25, 2006 –May 23, 2006 (Attach #2)
C. Report of the Superintendent
- RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
A. Curriculum Committee (Rose Stallmeyer, Chair)
1. Field Trip Approval:
Voting Meeting May 23, 2006
High School North F.B.L.A.
Leave: Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Return: Monday, July 3, 2006
Destination: F.B.L.A. National Leadership Conference,
Purpose: Home leadership and business skills at a National Forum
4 students and 1 adult
Faculty
member is Gail Mansuy
Students will not miss school
High School South F.B.L.A.
Leave: Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Return: Monday, July 3, 2006
Destination: F.B.L.A. National Leadership Conference,
Purpose: Home leadership and business skills at a National Forum
3 students and 1 adult
Faculty member is Gail Mansuy
Students
will not miss school
2. Suspension Report (Attachment #3)
B. Finance Committee (Sue Self, Chair)
1. Final 2006-2007 School District Budget
BE IT RESOLVED to approve the Final Proposed 2006-2007 School District Budget (subsequent to Township cut amount of $1,388,338) and authorize submission to the Monmouth County Superintendent in the amount of:
General Fund $129,475,560
General Fund Tax Levy $107,070,009
Special Revenue Fund $4,639,048
(No tax levy-grant funds)
Debt Service $5,981,295
Debt Service Tax
Levy $4,061,966
Details of the cut are as follows:
DOE Account DOE Line Original Cut Final
Amount Amount Amount
Lease principal 12-000-400-721 08300 $1,974,000 $767,467 $1,206,553
Lease interest 11-000-251-832 07135 $406,456 $129,625 $276,831
3 new high school teaching 11-140-100-101 02540 $12,926,671 $180,000 $12,746,671
positions proposed
1 elementary teaching
position 11-120-100-101 02520 $16,761,604 $60,000 $16,701,604
(district will fund the position
from Title II grant funds)
3 elementary school
secretaries 11-000-240-105 07030 $1,536,971 $69,139 $1,467,832
(2nd secretaries for 6 smaller
schools)
Health benefits for positions 11-000-291-270 12680 $17,971,604 $121,107
Health benefits – general 11-000-291-270 12680 $61,000 $17,789,497
Total $1,388,338
Voting
Meeting May
23, 2006
2. Approval Of Contracts
A. The Superintendent of Schools recommends approval of a Utility Audit contract with George A. Koteen Associates, Inc., Utility Rate Consultants, Specialists in Refunds, Credits and Rate Reductions.
The firm will audit natural gas, electric, telephone, sewer and water charges for the past 12 months (any billing errors or incorrect rates discovered will be audited back as far as statutorily allowable- generally six years) to obtain lower rates or any applicable refunds or credits due to the Middletown Township Board of Education. There are no up-front costs for the board and any refunds or savings will be shared 60/40 between the District (60%) and George A. Koteen Associates, Inc (40%), with a cap of $100,000 in the total amount of dollars George A. Koteen Associates, Inc may receive from the shared refunds/savings over the term of the three-year term contract. The contract will commence on June 1, 2006.
B. Proposals for Insurance Broker (Property/Casualty) were solicited from 7 groups/agencies. Three groups/agencies submitted proposals. Based upon the evaluation of all proposals:
The Superintendent of Schools recommends entering into a contract between the Middletown Township Board of Education and Winant Bomack Insurance Agency, in accordance with their May 2006 proposal for the 2006-2007 school year for the lowest submitted flat fee of $60,000 covering Property and Casualty Insurance, Liability/School Leaders Errors & Omissions Insurance, Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Student Athlete Accident Insurance.
Property/Casualty (Account #11-000-262-520-22-211)
Student Accident (Account #11-000-262-520-22-212)
Workers Compensation (Account #11-000-291-260-00-000)
3. Reauthorization of Approved Parent Organizations
The Superintendent of Schools recommends the reauthorization of the following Parent Organizations to be named as Additional Insured under the district’s Liability Insurance Policy:
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After Prom Party Organization |
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Bayshore PTO |
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HS South PFA |
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Bayview PTA |
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HS South Wrestling Parents Group |
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Bottlecappers |
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Leonardo PTA |
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Diamond Club |
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Lincroft PTA |
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Eagles Hall of Fame Organization |
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Lions Hall of Fame |
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HS North Band Parents |
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Nut Swamp PTA |
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HS North Booster Club |
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Port Monmouth PTA |
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HS North Senior Parents Group |
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River Plaza PTO |
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4. Approval of Bids
A. Renewal of Contracts for Collection, Removal and Disposal of Solid Waste and Collection, Removal and Disposal of Recyclables –2006-2007 School Year:
Voting Meeting May 23, 2006
Recommend renewing contracts with Waste Management of New Jersey, Toms River, NJ, for year four at a 3.6% increase on Bid Rate due to an increase to Landfill Rates imposed upon all contractors by the Monmouth County Planning Board on April 1, 2006
To be charged to: 11-000-262-420-31-203
B. Renewal of Contract for Drain Clearing Services–2006-2007 School Year
Recommend renewing contract with
Roto Rooter, KKD Ent. Inc., Port
To be charged to: 11-000-261-420-31-200
C. On-Call Painting Services-2006-2007 School Year
Recommend renewing contract with
Alpine Painting and Sandblasting,
To be charged
to: 11-000-261-420-31-201
D.
On-Call
Electrical Repair and Maintenance –2006-2007 School Year
Recommend renewing contract with
Technica, Inc.,
To be charged
to: 11-000-261-420-31-201
E. Repair and Maintenance of Musical Instruments- 2006-2007 School Year (For all Middle and High Schools), for year two, at a 6.5% increase. (Current CPI)
To be charged to: 11-000-262-300-22-179
F. As-Needed Repair of Existing and Installation of New Fencing
2006-2007 School Year
Recommend renewing bid with Ferrara Fence, Inc.
Port
To be charged to: 11-000-251-592-22-171
G. Printing Services for the 2006-2007 School Year
Recommend renewing bid with Top-Line Imaging, Freehold, NJ, for year three at a 6% increase in current prices.
To be charged to: 11-000-261-420-31-201
H.
Athletic Supplies - 2006-2007 School
Year (12 bids received) $91,509.61
Recommend
awarding to:
Algy $225.00
Anaconda $633.90
Band Shoppe $3,571.10
Passons $9,055.61
Metuchen $39,188.75
Longstreth $5,497.65
M-F Athletic $7,503.90
R&R $19,196.55
Riddle $224.40
Varsity $6,412.75
To be charged to: 11-402-100-600-XX-110
Voting Meeting May
23, 2006
I. On-Call Repair of Existing and Installation of New Masonry
2006-2007 School Year
Recommend renewing bid with Ferrara Fence, Inc.
Port Monmouth, NJ, for year three at a 0% increase in current prices.
To be charged to: 11-000-251-592-22-171
J. Fire Alarm and Burglar Alarm Equipment Service and Monitoring
2006-2007 School Year
Recommend renewing bid with Fire Security Technologies, Inc.
Farmingdale, NJ 07727 for year two at a 0% increase in rates:
To be charged to: 11-000-261-420-31-201
K. Cleaning and Inspection of Boilers; Repair of Boilers
2006-2007 School Year
Recommend renewing bid with Allied Boiler Repair Corp., Toms River, NJ for year two with a 3% increase in rates.
To be charged to: 11-000-261-420-31-201
L. General Supplies (Part of a Cooperative Bid) $173,390.26
2006-2007 School Year (To be paid after July 1, 2006)
Recommend Awarding Bid to:
School Specialty Education, Colonia, NJ
To be charged to: 11-190-100-610-XX-000
11-2XX-100-610-XX-000
11-000-221-600-XX-000
11-000-230-890-22-175
11-402-100-800-01-115
11-000-262-800-31-000
M. Audio Visual Supplies (Part of a Cooperative Bid) $4,312.75
2006-2007 School Year (To be paid after July 1, 2006)
Recommend Awarding Bid to:
National A/V Supply $1,378.62
Troxell Communications $403.88
Valiant IMC $1,985.53
Ray Supply $544.72
To be charged to: 11-190-100-610-XX-000
N. Copy Duplicator Supplies (Part of a Cooperative Bid) $75,726.10
2006-2007 School Year (To be paid after July 1, 2006)
Recommend Awarding Bid to: Corporate Express
To be charged to: 11-190-100-610-XX-000
Voting Meeting May 23, 2006
O. Fine Arts Supplies (Part of a Cooperative Bid) $39,719.83
2006-2007 School Year (To be paid after July 1, 2006)
Recommend Awarding Bid to:
Dick Blick Company $10,966.13
Sax Arts & Crafts $20,560.23
NASCO $3,847.27
Triarco Arts & Crafts $4,028.20
Sheffield Pottery, Inc. $318.00
To be charged to: 11-190-100-610-XX-000
11-209-100-610-00-000
P. Physical Education Supplies (Part of a Cooperative Bid) $19,957.79
2006-2007 School Year (To be paid after July 1, 2006)
Recommend Awarding Bid to:
Effinger Sporting Goods $2,529.75
Passon’s Sports/Sports Supply $10,616.90
Sportime $6,022.92
Levy’s. Inc. $788.22
To be charged to: 11-190-100-610-XX-000
11-000-221-600-32-000
Q. Health Supplies (Part of a Cooperative Bid) $25,521.10
2006-2007 School Year (To be paid after July 1, 2006)
Recommend Awarding Bid to: Henry Schein
To be charged to: 11-000-213-600-00-000
11-402-100-800-XX-115
R. Technology Supplies (Part of a Cooperative Bid) $3,349.44
2006-2007 School Year (To be paid after July 1, 2006)
Recommend Awarding Bid to:
Brodhead-Garrett Co. $794.85
Metco Supply $47.04
Paxton/Patterson $352.20
Satco Supply $519.89
Midwest Shop Supplies $1,635.46
To be charged to: 11-190-100-610-XX-000
S. Library Supplies (Part of a Cooperative Bid) $3,061.18
2006-2007 School Year (To be paid after July 1, 2006)
Recommend Awarding Bid to: Highsmith
To be charged to: 11-190-100-610-XX-000
11-000-222-600-XX-1XX
T. Family Consumer Science Supplies (Part of a Cooperative Bid) $7,188.37
2006-2007 School Year (To be paid after July 1, 2006)
Voting
Meeting May
23, 2006
Recommend Awarding Bid to:
NASCO $3,240.90
S.A.N.E. $3,947.47
To be charged to: 11-190-100-610-XX-000
U. Office/Computer Supplies (Part of a Cooperative Bid) $19,239.48
2006-2007 School Year (To be paid after July 1, 2006)
Recommend Awarding Bid to: Corporate Express
To be charged to: 11-190-100-610-XX-000
C. Student Services Committee (Dawn Diorio, Chair)
1. Approval of Special Services to Classified Handicapped Students (Attach #4 )
2. Approval of Individual Instruction at Home (Attach #5)
3. Approval of Contracted Services for Extended School Year
Service Provider Hours Rate
PT Meridian 150 $69.00 per hour = $10,350.00
PT Kathy Hessinger 48 $50.00 per hour = $2,400.00
OT Donna Manning 120 $45.00 per hour = $5,400.00
OT Nan Blann 120 $68.00 per hour = $8,160.00
OT Caryn Katz 76 $68.00 per hour = $5,168.00
Charge to Account #20-250-100-300-06-000
4. Approval of Parker McKay, law firm, as Consultants for Special Education cases only at a rate of $125/hr.
Charge to Account #11-000-230-331-22-190
D. Policy Committee (Sherry Gevarter, Chair)
1. First Reading of Revisions to Middle School Discipline Policy #5600R. (Attach # 6)
2. First Reading of the High School Discipline Policy #5600R. (Attach #6)
E. Personnel
Committee (Joan Minnuies, Chair)
Note: All appointments of the district staff are contingent upon satisfying the requirements of the Criminal History Review.
1).
Approval of resignations for the purpose of retirement:
a). Charles W. Bindig, Ed.D. (8/30/99), Fairview, Principal, effective 8/1/06
b). Jean Klem (9/1/83), HS North, Math, effective 7/1/06
c). Thomas Puzzo (9/1/99), District Groundsperson, effective 8/31/06
d). Claire Skelton,
(10/1/97), Nut Swamp,
Principal, effective 9/1/06
e). Eileen Spaeth
(10/1/84), Harmony, Secretary - Category 3, effective 10/1/06
f). Edward Zaborney (6/1/81), HS South, Custodian, effective 10/1/06
Voting Meeting May
23, 2006
2). Approval of resignations:
a). Amelia Bonhard, Harmony, Paraprofessional, to
relocate, effective 5/26/06
b). Arwinda Pattani, Thorne, World Language, for
personal reasons, effective 7/1/06
3). Approval of resignation from assigned
hours/rescission of leave of absence:
a). Vincent Esposito, HS North, Paraprofessional,
effective 5/12/06
b). Donna Shaughnessy, Nut Swamp,
Paraprofessional, effective 5/11/06
4). Approval of leaves of absence:
a). Beth Graham, Harmony, Special Education, for
maternity, effective
9/1/06 through 10/9/06 – Paid – Sick
Leave
10/10/06
through 1/15/07 – Unpaid Family Leave Act
1/16/07 through 6/30/07 – Unpaid Leave
Acct. #20-250-100-100-06-000
b). Kathleen Jarden, Nut Swamp, Grade 4, for medical reasons (extension), effective
5/2/06 through 5/21/06 – Unpaid Family Leave
Act
c). Catherine McQuillan, Bayshore, Paraprofessional, for medical reasons, effective
5/9/06 through 6/15/06 – Unpaid Leave
d). Serena Schreiber, Bayshore, World Language, for maternity, effective
9/5/06 through 11/27/06 – Unpaid Family Leave Act
11/28/06 through 1/26/06 – Unpaid Leave
e). Karen Velez, Middletown Village, Secretary – Category 3, for medical reasons,
effective 5/24/06 through 6/30/06 –
Unpaid Leave
f). Thomas Verdon, HS South, Special Education,
for medical reasons, effective
5/16/06 through 6/30/06 – Unpaid Leave
5). Approval of rehires per the following pages:
a). Certificated Staff
b). Administrators
c). Teamsters
d). Secretarial Staff
6). Approval of salary adjustments:
Effective
9/1/06 through 6/30/06:
Maryellen Tellefsen, HS South, School Nurse, $57,090
Effective 5/1/06 through 6/30/06:
Patricia
Goodbody, Chief Day Custodian, $35,381 (Pro-rated)
7). Approval of adjustment to date of appointment for Thomas Murphy as Acting
Assistant Principal, effective 6/1/06.
Voting Meeting May 23, 2006
8). Approval of 2006-07 salary adjustments due to longevities:
a). Lisa Green, HS South, Secretary – Category 3 - $34,574
b). Suzanne Woodginski, New Monmouth, Secretary –
Category 3 - $34,574
9). Approval of Summer Reading Program secretary:
32
hrs @ $19.69/hr (630.08)
-12 hrs @ $20.89/hr (250.68):
(880.76)
Eileen O’Brien
Acct. #11-120-100-101-20-015
10). Approval of the following to the approved
list of Substitute Teachers for the
remainder of the 05-06 school year and the 06-07 school year per the following page.
11). Approval of Substitute Personnel for the remainder of the 05-06 school year:
Paraprofessionals: Custodian:
Patricia
Lambert Jennifer
Huey
Kathleen Ryan
12). Approval of Summer 2006 Guidance Counselor Work ($63,723.40):
HS North:
Mary Lynn Christopher 40 hrs. @ $73.66 ($2,946.40)
Thomas Cusick 40 hrs. @ $74.85 ($2,994.00)
Barbara Dougherty 40 hrs. @ $70.57 ($2,822.80)
Anthony Howard 40 hrs. @ $78.40 ($3,136.00)
Patricia Ouellette 40 hrs. @ $78.40 ($3,136.00)
Bernadette Tarpey 40 hrs. @ $71.30 ($2,852.00)
Sharon Zeccardi 40 hrs. @ $71.30 ($2,852.00)
HS South:
Joseph Dauber 40 hrs. @ $73.66 ($2,946.40)
Mary Ann Fortunato 40 hrs. @ $56.59 ($2,263.60)
Alan Resnick 40 hrs. @ $59.23 ($2,369.20)
Joan Sica 40 hrs. @ $71.30 ($2,852.00)
Lauren
Spatz 40 hrs. @
$49.60 ($1,984.00)
Christine
Nagy 40 hrs. @ $48.77 ($1,950.80)
Bayshore:
Sharon Constantino 70 hrs. @ $78.40 ($5,488.00)
Margaret Czarnecki 30 hrs. @ $71.30 ($2,139.00)
Dale Turner 30 hrs. @ $71.30 ($2,139.00)
Thompson:
Janice Mason 70 hrs. @ $78.40 ($5,488.00)
James Anderson 30 hrs. @ $61.68 ($1,850.40)
Joseph Gomulka 30 hrs. @ $73.66 ($2,209.80)
Thorne:
Al Tirpack 70 hrs. @ $71.30 ($4,991.00)
Kenneth Faaland 30 hrs. @ $72.48 ($2,174.40)
Ruth Pepe 30 hrs. @ $71.30 ($2,139.00)
Acct #11-000-218-104-00-015
13). Approval of Summer Child Study Team Work per the following page.
14). Approval of teachers to participate on Summer IEP meeting per the following pages.
15). Approval of CST to work on middle school and high school scheduling per the following page.
Voting Meeting May
23, 2006
16). Approval of additions to the Extended School Year staff per the following
pages.
17). Approval of Special Contract:
Joseph Trezza North/Head Football Coach Step 4 $7214
Acct. #11-402-100-100-01-011
18). The Superintendent of Schools recommends the termination of employment of
the following:
Paraprofessional: Substitute Teachers:
Ellen Etzkorn, eff 5/11/06 Christopher Canarelli, eff 5/6/06
Maryann Murray, eff 4/29/06
19). Approval of the following Curriculum Committees:
a) CPR Workshop for 30 hrs. total @ pro-rata ($1,845.40)
Natalie Bopp $48.87
Esther-Lynn Ciprich $69.91
Cathy Easton $66.51
Gail Ritter $65.23
Diane Swaim $76.06
Acct# 11-000-223-110-28-140
b) Stipend for Local Professional Development Committee
10
hrs. each @ $36.42 ($1,456.80)
Gail Ritter
Nancy O’Connor
Patricia Giordano
Pat Pelligrini
Acct# 11-000-223-110-28-140
c) Keyboarding Instruction for 10 hrs. pro-rata ($727.90) and 5 hrs.
preparation @ $37.25 ($186.25)
Mary Ellen Connolly $72.79
Acct# 20-264-100-100-06-000
d) Summer Reading Program for Students Completing First Grade for 6 hrs.
each preparation @ $36.42 ($2,622.24) and 27 hrs. each in June for teaching @
pro-rata ($16,746.75) and 9 hrs. each in July for teaching @ pro-rata ($5,834.79)
2005-2006 2006-2007
Roseanne Silverstein $50.20 $52.38
Colleen Gray $51.79 $54.07
Leslie Prettyman $45.80 $47.93
Sandy Kent $54.66 $59.14
Robin Martignoni $46.63 $48.77
Maureen McGuire $71.53 $73.66
Nancy O’Connor $74.36 $76.62
Barbara Krumbine $46.63 $48.77
Erin Aiello $45.45 $47.52
Jane O’Connell $41.12 $43.16
Tara Raspanti $45.45 $47.52
Daryl Richardson $46.63 $48.77
Acct# 11-120-100-101-20-015
Voting Meeting May
23, 2006
e) Part-Time School Nurse – Summer Reading Program for 27 hrs. in June
@ $36.42 ($983.34) and 9 hrs. in July @ $37.25 ($335.25)
Lucille Orchanian
Acct# 11-120-100-101-20-015
f) Revision of Elementary and Middle School Computer Programs for 4 hrs.
each in June @ $36.42 ($1,165.44) and 4 hrs. each in August @ $37.25
($1,192.00)
Geraldine Jackiewicz
Mary Ellen Connelly
Donna Strobel
Diane Meyer
Linda Messina
Michelle Grezner
Susan Kosinski
Viola Ballone
Acct# 20-274-200-100-06-000
g) Investigations Program Workshop Planners/Facilitators for 5 hrs. preparation
each
@$36.42 ($1,456.80)
and 15 hrs. each @ pro-rata ($5,709.00)
Barbara Zielinski $46.23
Stephanie Sumick $42.69
Jane O’Connell $41.12
Debby Mrykalo $74.36
Rosemarie Imtanios $38.04
Judy Houcke $46.22
Cheryl Cuddihy $46.14
Toni Alfano $45.80
Acct#
20-274-200-100-06-000
h) K-5 Mathematics Implementation Support committee for 2006-2007 for
12
hrs. each @ $37.25 ($6,258.00)
Kristine Toland
Colleen Muldowney
Carolyn St .Jean
Toni Alfanio
Iris Chamra
Joanne DeWolfe
Stephanie Sumick
Stacey Selander
Kathy Cusick
Ellen
Vannucci
Jo-Ellen Lehocky
Christy McCray
Patricia Gilmour
Barbara Zielinski
Acct# 11-000-223-110-28-141
i) Kindergarten Screening for up to 6 hrs. each
per day for 3 days and up to
6
additional hrs. for coordinators ($8,794.80)
Paulette Rubino coordinator $60.33
Katherine Roberts coordinator $66.51
Maura Ruane McKenna $50.01
Kathy Wolff $68.78
Voting Meeting May
23, 2006
Nancy Pavelka-Luebs $59.80
Patricia Gilmour $46.63
Nydia Feliciano-Hemwall $56.93
Kristy L. Rosamilia $37.33
Acct# 11-000-223-110-28-141
j) Committee to Revise Mandatory Summer Reading for High School for 4 hrs.
each @ $36.42 ($1,165.44)
Denise DeOlivera
Regina Luisi
Rachel Singer
Kristina Harwell
Patrice Thornton
Tamara Woods
Neil Leone
Lauren Sokol
Acct # 11-000-223-110-28-141
11. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS