MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
MEETING
MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF
EDUCATION
MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 24,
2005
Time and
Place Pursuant to notices sent to each
member of the Board of Education, the regular meeting
of Meeting was held on Monday evening, October 24,
2005 in the High School North Library,
63 Tindall Road, Middletown,
New Jersey.
Call to Order At 7:30 p.m., the meeting was called to
order.
1.
SUNSHINE NOTICE:
“Adequate notice of this meeting was
provided by sending such notice to the Asbury Park Press, 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.”
2. PLEDGE OF ALLIGENCE
3. ROLL CALL
Present: Laura Agin, Leonora Caminiti, Dawn Diorio, Sherry Gevarter, Joan Minnuies, Kevin Ryan, Carolyn S. Self,
Rose Stallmeyer and Patricia Walsh.
Absent: No absentees.
Also Present: David L. Witmer, William J. Doering, Christopher Halpin, Karen Bilbao, Dan Skelton and Malachi J. Kenney, Esq.
4. STUDENT
REPRESENTATIVES FROM HIGH SCHOOLS
High School
North High School
South
5.
BOARD COMMENDATIONS (see following pages)
6. Presentation
of 2005 Safety Award by the New Jersey School Boards Association (one of 30
districts
out of 300 in their Workers Compensation Insurance Pool)
7. OPEN TO PUBLIC –
COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
No speakers.
8.
MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF:
a) Regular Voting Meeting – September 20, 2005
b) Special Voting Meeting – October 14, 2005
Motion made by Mr. Ryan, seconded by Mrs. Stallmeyer. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (9) - Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mr. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs. Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
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9. REPORTS
A. Report
of the President
1. Presentation: S.A.I.L. Program – Dina Betancourt, Marie Cox, Susan Duckworth, Darlene Margulis, Nicole
Sansone and Karen Zupancic gave an overview the District’s S.A.I.L. program (Students Active in Learning).
2. Public Hearing on Violence and Vandalism Report in Accordance with Chapter 299 (P.L. 2001)
Mr. Halpin stated that October is the month that the State requires the District report to the public on the Violence and Vandalism Report. Mr. Halpin noted that the types of incidents that require reporting are violence, vandalism,
weapons, and substance abuse. He discussed the crisis and critical incident plan for the school district, which is a planned discussion for the beginning of the school year. Mr. Halpin also discussed the bullying program in the elementary schools, and an in-service for the high school teachers regarding hatred and bias. The middle school teachers were in-serviced by the Anti-Defamation League on how to deal with differences. Mr. Halpin discussed the ease of purchasing drugs and the importance of identifying substance abuse. He noted that the assistant principals are being trained tomorrow on preventive behaviors. Mr. Halpin reviewed the Memorandum of Agreement with the Police Department, which requires the exchange of information for the benefit of the support of our students.
Open to Public Mr. Halpin asked if anyone from the public or board had a question or comment. A member of the public questioned the number of police notifications. Mr. Halpin explained that the “complaint filed” stayed relatively the same from last year, but there was an increase in “police notifications.” No one else from the public came forward.
Ayes: (9) - Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs. Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
3. Approval of Resolution(s)
Code of Ethics for School Board
Members
WHEREAS the New Jersey Legislature adopted amendments in 2002 to the School
Ethic Act (N.J.S.A.18A:24-24.1) to make adherence to the Code of Ethics for School
Board Members mandatory for each board member,
AND to ensure that Board Members understand what is expected of them under the
Ethics Act and the Code of Ethics for School Board Members, the State Board then
adopted administrative code (N.J.A.C.6.3-1.3)
§ Each Board Member must read and become familiar with the Code of Ethics
for School Board Members.
§ Each Member must sign an acknowledgement that he/she has received a copy
of the Code.
THEREFORE, each Board of Education shall:
§ Discuss the School Ethics Act and the Code of Ethics for School Board Members
at a regularly scheduled public meeting annually.
§ Adopt policies and procedures regarding the training of members in understanding
the Code of Ethics.
§
Provide documentation that each member has received and
reviewed it.
The Board and Mr. Kenney discussed ethics protocol at the NJSBA Workshop in Atlantic City and the adoption of the Code
of Ethics as a statute in 2001. Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan. Motion carried on roll call vote.
Ayes: (9) - Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs. Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
B. Business Administrator/Board Secretary
1. Approval of Transfers (see following page)
Motion made by Mrs. Self, seconded by Mrs. Walsh. Motion carried on voice vote.
Ayes: (9) - Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh
and Mrs. Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
2. Motion to accept the reports of the Treasurer and Secretary as being in agreement for the months of
August, 2005 and September, 2005 (Attach #2)
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Diorio. Motion carried on voice vote.
Ayes: (9) - Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh
and Mrs. Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
3. Motion to accept the Board Secretary’s Certification that no major budget line item has been over-expended for the
months of August, 2005 and September, 2005.
Motion made by Mrs. Self, seconded by Mrs. Agin. Motion carried on voice vote.
Ayes: (9) - Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh
and Mrs. Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
4. Motion to Approve Bill List for Period September 21, 2005 – October 24, 2005 (Attach #3)
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Diorio. Motion carried on voice vote.
Ayes: (9) - Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh
and Mrs. Minnuies (abst. on all MOESC).
Noes: (0)
a. C. Report of the Superintendent
Dr. Witmer stated that October has been a very busy month including activities, back-to-school visits, staff development, State Department of Education reports due, and student testing. Dr. Witmer also stated that student enrollment during this month has changed very little. He noted that that Board and some administrators will be attending the New Jersey School Boards Association workshop in Atlantic City this week.
7. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
A. Curriculum Committee (Rose Stallmeyer, Chair)
1. Approval of Curriculum Guide: Kindergarten Plus
2. Acceptance of the 2004-2005 Quality Assurance Annual Report and Comprehensive Maintenance Plan (Att. #4)
3. Approval to enter into a
consortium arrangement with the Clementon School District to continue to share
translation and related services with Title III funds. The Clementon portion of the Title III
allocation is $4,105 of the total allocation of $21,699.
4. Submission of the No Child Left Behind FY
2006 application to the NJ State Department of Education
for a total of $661,527.
5.
Approval of District’s Emergency Management Plan (Attach #5)
6.
Suspension
Report (Attachment #5a)
7. Approval of Grade Eight
Pilot Assessment Grant
Motion made by Mrs. Stallmeyer for approval of Curriculum Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 & 7, seconded by Mrs. Self. Motion carried
on voice vote:
Ayes: (9) -- Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs. Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
Mr. Halpin gave an update on the Emergency Management Plan, speaking generally as most of the items are confidential.
He noted that parents are advised where the reunification site will be in case of an evacuation. Mr. Halpin stated that this plan
is ever-developing. Motion made by Mrs. Stallmeyer for approval of Curriculum Item 5, seconded by Mrs. Self. Motion
carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (9) -- Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs. Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
B. Finance Committee (Sue Self, Chair)
1. Approval of Resolution Binding The Middletown Township Board of Education To Purchase Natural Gas Supply Services Through The Alliance For Competitive Energy Services (“Aces”) Bid Cooperative Pricing System ID#E8801-ACESCPS
WHEREAS, the Alliance For Competitive Energy Services (hereinafter referred to as “ACES”), an alliance composed of the New Jersey School Boards Association (hereinafter referred to as “NJSBA”), the New Jersey Association of School Administrators, and the New Jersey Association of School Business Officials, will from time to time during the Effective Period as defined below solicit bids from natural gas suppliers for retail natural gas supply services including interstate
transportation to the local natural gas distribution utility company (Natural Gas Supply Services) through an energy aggregation program in which NJSBA will act as Lead Agency of the ACES Cooperative Pricing System #E8801-ACESCPS in accordance with the “Public School Contracts Law”, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq., and the Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act, N.J.S.A. 48:3-49 et seq. (“EDECA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder; and
WHEREAS, the MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP BOE is a participating member of the ACES Cooperative Pricing System and is eligible thereby to obtain Natural Gas Supply Services for its own use through one or more contracts to be awarded to natural gas suppliers following said bids for Natural Gas Supply Services pursuant to the aggregation program; and
WHEREAS, the Lead Agency will from time to time during the Effective Period (from date of adoption through May, 2009, hereinafter referred to as “Effective Period”) issue one or more Requests for Bids for Natural Gas Supply Services on behalf of the ACES Cooperative Pricing System pursuant to the Public School Contracts Law and EDECA; and
WHEREAS, due to significant volatility and the potential for price increases in the wholesale natural gas market, Participating Members will preauthorize the Lead Agency to award contracts for Natural Gas Supply Service for no more than two years at a time in each service territory to one or more natural gas suppliers that submit bids which are reasonably forecasted to provide estimated savings to the Participating Member based upon its previous natural gas usage and
utility provided Basic Gas Supply Service rates; and
WHEREAS, the Lead Agency will only award contracts for said Natural Gas Supply Services to natural gas suppliers that submit bids with pricing reasonably estimated to be lower than the utility-provided basic gas supply service; and
WHEREAS, the District agrees to purchase all Natural Gas Supply Services for its own use during the Effective Period through any natural gas supplier(s) awarded a contract, it being understood that the term of any one contract shall not exceed two-years;
WHEREAS, the Lead Agency will notify the Department of Community Affairs’ Division of Local Government Services by mail prior to the issuance a Request for Bids for Natural
Gas Supply Services, with the understanding that if the Division of Local Government Services does not respond within 10 business days, it will be deemed to have approved the issuance of the Request for Bids or the Request for Rebids.
NOW, therefore, be it RESOLVED that the District binds itself to the ACES Cooperative Pricing System ##E8801-ACESCPS to purchase all Natural Gas Supply Services needed for its own use during the Effective Period from the natural gas supplier or suppliers awarded a contract for Natural Gas Supply Services by the Lead Agency; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lead Agency of the ACES Cooperative Pricing System is hereby authorized to execute a master performance agreement that obligates the district to purchase Natural Gas Supply Services at the terms and conditions stated therein with a third-party supplier or suppliers who have been awarded the contract or contracts by the Lead Agency on behalf of the participating members of the ACES Cooperative Pricing System #E8801-ACESCPS (or any CPS number to be assigned in the future), provided that no single contract shall have a term exceeding two years, and provided further that all
such contracts shall be at prices reasonably forecast and estimated by the Lead Agency to provide savings to the Districts relative to the price charged for basic gas supply service by the natural gas public utility that would otherwise
provide such service; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that ACES is authorized to continue to bid to obtain Natural Gas Supply Services at any time during the Effective Period on behalf of the ACES Cooperative Pricing System including, for example, a rebid if energy market conditions do not initially lead to a successful bid, on additional dates to be determined by the Lead Agency; and
FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage. The authorization provided to the NJSBA pursuant to the Local Public Contracts Laws (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11(5)), and the Local Public and Public School Contracts Laws Administrative Code (N.J.A.C. 5:34-7.1 et seq.) shall be valid until May, 2009 (the Effective Period)
at which time the Cooperative Pricing System will be subject to renewal. Any rescission of this resolution shall not affect any Natural Gas Supply Services contract entered into prior to such rescission.
2. Approval of Transportation Item
a) Recommend approval of the resolution for participation in coordinated transportation
with the Monmouth-Ocean Educational Services Commission for the period of
July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2008 (Attach #6)
Motion made by Mrs. Self, for approval of Finance Items 1 & 2, seconded by Mrs. Walsh. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (9) -- Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs. Minnuies (abst. #2).
Noes: (0)
C. Pupil Services/Special Education Committee (Joan Minnuies, Chair)
1. Approval of Contracts
a)
Patricia Dunphy, OT
(Physical Therapist) $50.00 per half-hour/four sessions per
week
(Account #20-250-100-300-06-000)
b) Services for Substance and Violence
Prevention to the Non-Public Schools through:
Prevention First
Title IV Funds
(Account #20-280-200-320-06-000) $11,000 (not to exceed)
2. Approval of Special Services to Classified Handicapped Students (Attach #7)
3. Approval of Individual Instruction at Home (Attach #8)
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, for approval of Pupil Services Items 1, 2 & 3, seconded by Mrs. Gevarter. Motion carried
on voice vote:
Ayes: (9) -- Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs. Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
Dr. Witmer stated that an additional pupil services item has been added to the agenda requiring the Board’s approval:
4. Approval of Interim Healthcare, 1108 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753
$52.00 per hour, 8 hours per day, 3 days per week for 33 weeks not to exceed $41,184.00
Account #11-000-213-300-000-000
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, for approval of Pupil Services Item 4, seconded by Mr. Ryan. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (9) -- Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs. Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
D. Personnel
Committee (Sherry Gevarter, 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). Roberta Anderson, Substitute Paraprofessional, effective 9/1/05
b). Judith A. Stansky (9/1/74), HS North, English, effective 1/1/06
2). Approval of resignations:
a). Joan Berardi, Substitute Paraprofessional, for personal reasons, effective 9/1/05
b). Nicole Moretti, HS North, World Language, to accept another position, effective 11/21/05
c). Deborah Perroth, Substitute Teacher, to accept another position, effective 9/1/05
d). Sandra Suominen, Substitute Teacher, to accept another position, effective 9/28/05
e). Hui Zhang, District Webmaster, to accept another position, effective 11/1/05
3). Approval of resignation from assigned hours:
a). Maria Stipeck, Middletown Village, Paraprofessional, for personal reasons, effective 9/6/05
4). Approval of leaves of absence:
a). Monica Alexandre, District Elementary Music, for maternity, effective
11/21/05 through 1/4/06 – Paid – Sick Leave
1/5/06 through 1/31/06 – Unpaid Family Leave Act
Acct. #11-120-100-101-20-009
b). Jacquelyn Detwiler, Thompson, Paraprofessional, for medical reasons, effective
9/26/05 through 11/30/05 – Unpaid Leave
c). Sharon A. Krellin, Middletown Village, Special Education, for maternity, effective
11/1/05 through 1/31/06 – Unpaid Family Leave Act
d). Eva McGee, Dist Elementary Computers, for maternity, effective,
12/21/05 through 2/16/06 – Paid – Sick Leave
2/17/06 through 4/2/06 – Unpaid Family Leave Act
Acct. #11-120-100-101-20-009
e). Renee Schrader, Navesink/Ocean, Custodian, for medical reasons, effective
9/30/05 through 12/4/05 – Unpaid Family Leave Act
f). Lawrence Vanaman, Bayshore, Custodian, for medical reasons, effective 9/12/05
through 11/7/05 – Unpaid Leave
g). Adjustment:
Jennifer Capraun, Bayshore, Special Education, effective 9/6/05 through 9/30/05
Paid – Sick Leave
5). Approval of new hires:
a). Michelle Goldfarb, HS North, English, Montclair State University, BA
Certification – English
Rate – BA – Step 6 - $45,650 (Pro-rated)
Effective – 11/1/05 through 2/28/06
Acct. #11-140-100-101-01-000
b). Tara Mahoney, HS North , English, Richard Stockton College, BA
Certification – English
Rate – BA – Step 9 - $47,145
(Pro-rated)
Effective – 1/3/06 through 6/30/06
Acct. #11-140-100-101-01-000
c). Kevin P. McManus, HS North, World Language, Cardinal Stritch University, MS
Certification – Spanish
Rate – M+10 – Step 4 - $55,475 (Pro-rated)
Effective – Upon release through 6/30/06
Acct. #11-140-100-101-01-000
6). Approval of salary adjustments:
Effective 9/1/05-6/30/06:
Jessica Accurso, Thorne, Math,
MA – Step 2 - $53,365
Rosibel Mota, HS South, World Language, B+20 - Step 4 - $47,520
Jessica Walter, New Monmouth, Special Ed, B+10 – Step 7 - $47,505
Valorie Wilson, Nut Swamp, Grade 3, M+20, Step 21 - $85,837
Kenneth Faaland, Thorne, Guidance, $84,477
Effective 11/1/05-6/30/05:
Tara Raspanti, Fairview, Grade 3, MA – Step 5 - $54,535
7). Approval of Security Guards - $10.50/hr:
Effective:
Deneen Chatfield Thompson 10/5/05-6/30/06
John Ford Thompson 10/5/05-6/30/06
Jane Todd Bayshore 11/1/05-6/30/06
Acct. #11-000-262-100-18-018
8). Approval of After School Detention Program Staff:
Max 6 hrs/wk each High School Hrly rate:
Heino Habeck North $69.26
Kenneth Sedlak North $41.55
Acct. #11-140-100-101-01-000
Weslee Sernitsky South $72.66
Lauren Spatz South $47.49
Acct. #11-140-100-101-02-000
9). Approval of Special Contracts:
Colleen Glendinning Elem/Mentor Step 1 $2675.00
Acct. #11-401-100-100-20-000
Anthony Shallop South/Sr Class Adv ˝ Step 1 $1836.50
Jennifer Shafer South/Nat’l Hon Soc ˝ Step 1 $ 513.50
Acct. #11-401-100-100-02-000
William O’Hea South/Weight Room Step 1 $2611.00
(2 Seas - Fall/Spring) (per season)
Kevin Cullen South/Asst Boys Bsktbl Step 2 $4069.00
Acct #11-402-100-100-02-011
Joy Hencoski North/Asst Swimming Step 1 $3472.00
Acct. #11-402-100-100-01-011
Keneth Faaland Thorne/Ath Mgr Step 4 $3217.00
(2 seas-Winter/Spring) (per season)
Acct. #11-402-100-100-05-011
Adjustments:
Rosibel Mota South/Span Hon Soc ˝ Step 3 $ 537.00
Martin Siemoneit South/ Ger Hon Soc Step 3 $1074.00
Bonnie Siegel Dist Rec Club Step 2 $2105.00
Kristina Hawwell South/Poli Sci Step 4 $2319.00
Tara Raspanti Elem/Mentor Step 1 $2675.00
Lisa Smith North/Girls Frosh Soccer Step 3 $3242.00
Resignations:
Debra Prusek South/Sr Class Adv
Claire Resnick South/Asst Tech Dir
Kristina Harwell` South/Nat’l Hon Soc ˝
Thomas Romano South/Poli Sci Adv ˝
Peter Isherwood North/Asst Swimming
Christopher Kavanaugh North/Asst Boys Basketball
10). Approval of Crisis Prevention Training for Vision Program Staff:
8 hrs each @ $36.42/hr ($1165.44): 8 hrs @ $15.75/hr ($126):
Timothy Heaney Bryan Kenney
Michael D’Alessio
Joseph Trezza
Jennifer Gardner
Acct. #20-250-100-100-06-000
10). Approval of substitute
personnel:
Paraprofessionals: Custodians:
Donna Buck Frank Martin
Marie Johnson John C. Rubino
Theresa Mitarotondo
Dawn Nicolato
11). The following employees of Chartwells Food Service, an approved District
vendor, have completed an Emergent Application pending approval:
Nancy Anderson
Donna Daly
Tracie Ginteriest
Nancy Pileggi
12). Approval
of the following to the approved list of Substitute Teachers per the following
page: SUB-1
13). Approval of Paraprofessionals per the following conditions of employment as displayed on the following page.
All Paraprofessional appointments subject to
budgetary constraints, enrollments and IEP requirement and may be changed or
eliminated during the term of the assignment..
14). Approval of Adjustments to the Special Contract Charts as they appeared on the
July Agenda, per the 05-06 schedule of stipends, per the following pages.
15). Approval of the following curriculum committees:
a) Algebra I – Midterm & Final Exam Committee for 8 hrs. each @ $36.42
($1,456.80)
Poroshat Shakoor (alternate: Rich Decker)
Louise Baratta
Abby Tice
Mark Sessa
Linda Piro
Acct# 11-000-223-110-28-141
b) Algebra II – Midterm & Final Exam Committee for 8 hrs. each @ $36.42
($1,165.44)
Gale Farewell
Karen Pastuzyn
Christine Fran
Anne Freiberger
Acct# 11-000-223-110-28-141
c) Visual Basic Midterm & Final Exam Committee for 8 hrs. each @ $36.42
($582.72)
Randy Thomas
John Oxley
Acct# 11-000-223-110-28-141
d) Committee to revise kindergarten and first grade checklists for 4 hrs.
maximum for each of the 2 committees @ $36.42 ($1,893.84)
Committee
#1Language Arts Committee #2 Mathematics
Maureen Massell Maureen Mussel
Patty Gilmour Kara Markiewicz
Michelle Czlapinski Phyllis Savio
Barbara Krumbine Mary Ann Boudreau
Mary Ann Boudreau Barbara Zielinski
Roseanne Silverstein Kathy Cusick
Colleen Gray
Acct# 11-000-223-110-28-141
e) US History I – Add Curriculum Componet (AMISTAD) for 3 hrs. each @ $36.42 ($218.52)
Kristen Oches
George Jones
Acct# 11-000-223-110-28-141
f) 2005 Test Analysis and Report for 6 hrs. each @ $36.42 ($3,933.36)
Tereza Perpinan
Jim Anderson
Meredith McGee
Stephanie Paroumakian
Ellen Vannucci
Judy Houcke
Margaret Bauer
Roseanne Silverstein
Colleen Gray
Justine Ling
Dianne Linde
Steve Koumoulis
Rosemarie Imtanios
Ken Kretsch
Jeffrey Sabella
Janet Echandy
Jamie Dello Stritto
Barbara Boas
Acct# 11-190-100-890-28-101
g) Kindergarten Plus Curriculum Writing for 2 hrs. each @ $36.42 ($145.68)
Rob Webb
Sue Tepper
Acct# 20-231-200-100-06-000
h) High School Academic Assistance Teachers and Mathematics teacher who
work with High School Academic Assistance Teachers for 2 hrs. each @ $36.42
($801.24)
Gale Farwell
Suzanne Ruda
Henry Young
Lucinda Micheletti
Susan Bellifemine
Art Corvo
Pat Fontecchio
Beverly Lindsay
Ken Kretch
Jennifer Sileo-Martins
Randy Thomas
Acct# 20-260-100-100-06-000
i) Enrichment and curricular enhancement for ESL students for 45 minutes after elementary dismissal or
before elementary
school is in session, two times a week pro-rata. ($1,154.40)
Jeanne Lehotay $59.20/hr Acct. #20-241-100-100-06-000
16). Approval of resignation for the purpose of retirement and separation agreement and release:
Michael Crelin, District Custodian, effective 11/14/05
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, for approval of Personnel Items 1 through 16, seconded by Mr. Ryan. Motion
carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (9) -- Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh
and Mrs. Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
Dr. Witmer stated that two additional personnel items are being added to the agenda requiring the Board’s approval.
17). Approval of new hire (replacement for teacher who left 10/10/05):
Lisa Ann Mayer, Thorne, Special Education, Monmouth University, BS
Certification – Teacher of the Handicapped
Rate – BA – Step 1 - $43,700 (pro-rated)
Effective – 11/1/05 through 6/30/06
Acct. #11-213-100-101-00-000
18). Approval of resignation:
Susan Malmi, Bayview, Paraprofessional, for personal reasons, effective 10/19/05.
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, for approval of Personnel Items 17 & 18, seconded by Mr. Ryan. Motion
carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (9) -- Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh
and Mrs. Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
8. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mrs. Stallmeyer (Curriculum) updated the Board on the committees two meetings including how to start and/or proceed with program evaluations, kindergarten plus curriculum, grammar staff development, writing on-line, review of test scores, and the results of middle school music survey. Mr. Skelton stated that the administration’s recommendation to the Board is to proceed with a morning band and chorus program for all interested students, including those not currently enrolled. He noted that stipends need to be negotiated and staff hired for this position. Mrs. Stallmeyer stated that the committee also discussed the curriculum development textbook adoption, class size, two future presentations on strategic planning, and science kit storage and usage. Mrs. Stallmeyer invited everyone to attend the Secondary Ad Hoc Committee meetings. Mrs. Walsh (Legislative) stated that the committee met with Senator Kyrillos including a tour of High School North and discussion on S-1701. She noted that the committee will be reviewing the N.J.S.B.A. proposals regarding property taxes. Mrs. Walsh will report back to the Board regarding any suggestion by the Senator on rewarding efficient school districts. Mrs. Self (Finance) noted that the district’s food service contract will expire in the spring and the Business Administrator is preparing a packet to request proposals from vendors. Mrs. Diorio (Facilities) stated that the committee has met with the Vitetta Group to discuss enrollment data, existing facility conditions and capacities, an early childhood program, and HVAC upgrades for the elementaries. Mrs. Diorio noted that Vitetta is currently incorporating information received from the elementary ad hoc committee and is drafting the long range facilities plan. Mrs. Diorio noted that the drainage work at Leonardo preliminarily appears to be successful and the drainage work at Lincroft should begin in November. Mrs. Agin (Policy) stated that the committee is more than 50% complete with the review of the proposed policy book update and are on schedule for revised policy adoption in the March 2006. Mr. Ryan (Technology) updated the Board on the committees meeting including united streaming for curriculum, email address collection at the high school level, and a language arts in-service and pilot. Mrs. Caminiti (Co-Curricular) discussed swimming facilities. Mrs.
Minnuies (Pupil
Services) stated the committee has agreed that they would like to host the
“Dare to Dream” convention at High School North, possibly in February. Also discussed was the SAC program and the
IMPACT picnic.