MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
MEETING
MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF
EDUCATION
TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER
22, 2005
Time and
Place Pursuant to notices sent to each
member of the Board of Education, the regular meeting
of Meeting was held on Tuesday evening, November
22, 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
Mrs. Minnuies asked for a moment of silence
for Luke Nesbihal and Mark Fearon.
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, Karen Bilbao, Dan Skelton and Christopher Parton, Esq.
4. STUDENT
REPRESENTATIVES FROM HIGH SCHOOLS TO SPEAK:
High School
North High
School South
5. BOARD COMMENDATIONS
(see following pages)
6. OPEN TO PUBLIC
COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
Marjorie Cavalier discussed the health curriculum.
Sandy McKechnie discussed random drug testing.
Bonnie Thomson discussed random drug testing procedures and the health curriculum.
7. MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF: Regular Voting Meeting October 24, 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, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer,
Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
8. REPORTS
A. Report of
the President
1. Presentation: Thorne Middle School Students Morning Announcements
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
month of October, 2005 (Attach #1)
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 Secretarys Certification that no major budget line item has been
over-expended for the month of October, 2005.
Motion made by Mrs. Diorio, 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)
4. Motion to Approve Bill List for Period October 25, 2005 November 22, 2005 (Attach #2)
Motion made by Mrs. Gevarter, 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
(abst. #28949), Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
a. C. Report of the Superintendent
Dr. Witmer discussed district activities in November such as the NJEA convention, American Education Week, staff
development, drama productions in the high schools, parent/teacher conferences and first-marking period report cards.
Dr. Witmer also discussed the evacuation of our two high schools on two separate days. He noted that the situations are
being investigated by the police department.
9. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
A. Curriculum Committee (Rose Stallmeyer, Chair)
1. Suspension Report (Attachment #3)
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for acknowledgement of Curriculum Item #1. 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)
Mr. Doering introduced Kevin Frenia, from the auditing firm of Holman & Frenia, to discuss the District Audit. Mr.
Frenia commented that the state has pushed the surplus amount down to 2%, noting that he was not comfortable with that
amount and that $1.7 million was not enough for a district this size. Mr. Frenia stated that the audit went very well and
the firm had no comments to report. Mrs. Minnuies thanked Mr. Doering for another great audit.
1. Acceptance of the 2004-2005 District Audit as presented by Holman & Frenia, P.C., and Approval
of District Corrective Action Plan (see following pages)
Motion made by Mrs. Self, 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)
C. Pupil Services/Special Education Committee (Joan Minnuies, Chair)
1. Discussion: Random Drug Testing (will be done at the end of the night)
2. Acceptance of IDEA-B, FY2006 Basic Funds
of $2,385,013 and Preschool Funds of $96,571. (Attach # 4)
3. Reimbursement
to parent of K.S. for 7.5 hours of Conductive Education Program at $30.00 per
hour for 38 weeks
not
to exceed $8,500. (as per I.E.P. for
K.S.) Charge to Account No.
11-000-100-566-00-000
4. Approval of Special Services to Classified Handicapped Students (Attach #5)
5. Approval of Individual Instruction at Home (Attach #6)
Motion made by Mrs. Gevarter, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Pupil Services Items 2, 3, 4 & 5. 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)
C. Co-Curricular/Sports Committee
(Leonora Caminiti, Chair)
1. Change of Date
H.S.
South Holiday Wrestling Tournament, From December 28, 2005 to December 29, 2005
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Co-Curricular Item #1. 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. Policy Committee (Laura Agin, Chair)
1.
First Reading
of Amendment to Existing Policy No. 4133, Reimbursement of Expenses While on
Board Business,
to
be in compliance with N.J.A.C.6A:23B
Travel and Related Expenses Reimbursement and which has been reviewed
by
the Middletown Township Board of Education Policy Committee. No action will be taken. (Attachment
# 7)
Dr.
Witmer acknowledged that the first reading has been accepted.
E. 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). Wallace Hartsgrove (7/15/79), HS South, Custodian, effective 2/1/06
b). Michael Jakub (1/1/86), Harmony, Custodian, effective2/1/06
2). Approval of resignations:
a). Deborah Applegate, Substitute Teacher, for personal reasons, effective 11/7/05
b). Theresa Cella, Harmony, Paraprofessional,
for personal reasons, effective 8/15/05
c). Vivien Dusko, Substitute Teacher, to accept
another position, effective 11/1/05
d). Diane Copeland, Substitute Teacher, to
accept another position, effective 10/10/05
3). Approval of resignation from assigned hours:
a). Theresa Colacino, Thompson, Paraprofessional, for personal reasons, effective 10/17/05
b). Tracy Cardella, Thompson, Paraprofessional, for personal reasons, effective 10/31/05
c). Eleanor Tanburella, Middletown Village Paraprofessional, for personal reasons, effective 9/30/05
4). Approval of leaves of absence:
a). Kim Covelli, New Monmouth, Paraprofessional, for medical reasons, effective
10/27/05 through 12/2/05 Unpaid Leave
b). Kelly Hegel, Leonardo, Grade 4, for maternity, effective
1/3/06 through 1/31/06 Paid Sick Leave
2/1/06 through 4/25/06 Unpaid Family Leave Act
4/26/06 through 5/31/06 Unpaid Leave
Acct. #11-120-100-101-20-000
c). Frances Pierce, HS South, Home Economics, for medical reasons, effective
11/14/05 through 2/12/06 Unpaid Family Leave
d). Nicole Varno, Thorne, Special Education, for maternity, effective
1/31/06 through 3/28/06 Paid Sick Leave
3/29/06 through 5/31/06 Unpaid Family Leave Act
Acct. #11-213-100-101-00-000
5). Approval of new hires:
a). Donna Fitzgerald, Bayshore, Language Arts, Monmouth University, MA
Certification MS Language Arts (CEAS)
Rate MA Step 1 - $53,015 (Pro-rated)
Effective 10/1/05 through 6/30/06
Acct. #11-130-100-101-03-000
b). Sarah W. Strabel, Harmony, Grade 1, Ohio
University, BS
Certification Elementary
Rate BA Step 2 - $44,050 (Pro-rated)
Effective 1/3/06 through 5/24/06
Acct. #11-120-100-101-20-000
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Personnel Items 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5. 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)
6). Approval for 14 hrs in-service on
6/29/05 and 6/30/05 at $36.42/hr, $509.88 each: (4,079.04)
Monica Conrad Kathleen Talky
Danielle Duffy Maureen Longo
Meghan Harmon Ann Lanza
Lauren Ryerson Tara Flynn
Acct.
#20-250-100-100-06-000
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for Personnel Item #6. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (5) -- Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Self and Mrs. Stallmeyer.
Noes: (4) -- Mrs. Diorio, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.
7). Approval of Special Contracts:
Patricia Ouellette North/FBLA Step 1 $3009.00
Acct. #11-401-100-100-01-000
Christen Tummillo South/Asst Tech (pp) Step 1 $1027.00
Acct. #11-401-100-100-02-000
Shirley
Gonzalez Baysh/Sub Abuse Step 1 $1078.80 (pro-rated)
Acct. #11-401-100-100-03-000
Jennifer Mess Thorne/Music Dir (pp) Step 4 $1438.00
Acct. #11-401-100-100-05-000
Mike Iasparo North/Boys Bsktbl Asst. Step 1 $3993.00
Newton Hausmann North/Boys Bsktbl Frosh Step 1 $3505.00
Will Mayer North/Baseball Frosh Step 4 $3406.00
Acct. #11-402-100-100-01-011
Kevin Murawinski South/Boys Bsktbll Frosh Step 1 $3505.00
Chris Reginio South/FroshWrestling Step 1 $3505.00
Acct. #11-402-100-100-02-011
Correction:
Rae Koumoulis South/Poli Sci Step 4 $2319.00
Resignations:
Svetlana Nosova Thorne/Music Dir
Michael Isparro North/Frosh Boys Basketball
8). Approval of substitute personnel:
Paraprofessionals: Custodians: Secretary:
Cathy Mazza Bruce Briggs Diana Rothmann
Deborah Slook William Roehrig III
Vincent Esposito
9). The following employee of Chartwells Food Service, an approved District
vendor, has completed an Emergent Application pending approval:
Cosma Chiappetta
Lisa Kowaleski
Barbara Mandile
10). The Superintendent of Schools recommends the termination of employment of the following employees:
Dahlijani Makhija
Georgianna Percia
11). Approval
of the following to the approved list of Substitute Teachers per the following
page: SUB-1
12). Approval of Paraprofessionals per the following conditions of employment as displayed on the following
pages.
All Paraprofessional appointments subject to budgetary
constraints, enrollments and IEP requirement and
may be changed or
eliminated during the term of the assignment.
13). Approval of salary adjustment due to
temporary stipend, effective 10/11/05:
Ralph Gentile, HS North Chief Night Custodian, $49,102
14). Approval of the following Curriculum Committees:
a) Latin Mid-Term and Final Exam Committee for 10 hrs. each @ $36.42 ($728.40)
David Way
Thomas Isherwood
Acct# 11-000-223-110-28-141
b) Fundamentals of Science Curriculum Writing Committee for 22 hrs. each @ $36.42 ($3,204.96)
Valerie Downs
Corrine Jennings
Kelly Matri
Kevin Sullivan
Acct# 11-000-223-110-28-141
c) AP Calculus Curriculum Writing AP Calculus
AB, AP Calculus BC for 20 each @ $36.42 ($1,456.80)
Dona Coffey
Pat Giordano
Acct# 11-000-223-110-28-141
d) ESL Enrichment for Newly Arrived Students for 90 minutes a week for 8 weeks @ pro rata ($879.76)
Laurie Weimer $73.31
Acct# 20-241-100-100-06-000
e) Algebra I Midterm & Final Exam Committee for 2 hrs. @ $36.42 ($72.84)(replacement for Mark Sessa)
Leslie Castle
Acct# 11-000-223-110-28-141
f) Sixth Grade Mathematics Curriculum Committee for 25 hrs. each @ $36.42($6,373.50)
Jessica Accurso
Michelle Kane
Ellen Scheurer
Maria Lambrinos
Scott Capro
Rick deJaager
Abby Tice (Alternate if required)
Brendan Hodnett
Catherine
Commander (Alternate
if required)
Acct# 11-000-223-110-28-141
g) Seventh Grade Social Studies Curriculum Committee for 20 each @ $36.42 ($2,913.60)
Marcia Barnard
Kevin Graham
Regina Schaffer
Bill Durr
Acct# 11-000-223-110-28-141
h) Seventh Grade Mathematics Program Recommendation for 2 hrs. @ $36.42 ($437.04)
John Cholette
Marissa McSorley-Smith
Eileen
Teel (Alternate if
required)
Ellen Scheurer
Leslie Castle
Jacqueline Tishler
Marianne Waltsak
Sean
Dunphy (Alternate if
required)
Acct# 11-000-223-110-28-141
i) Broadcast Communications Grade 7 & 8 Curriculum Committee for 6 hrs. @ 36.42 ($655.56)
Jennifer Mess
Jacqueline Houruzy-Maffucci
Michael D. Gannon
Acct# 11-000-223-110-28-141
j) Middle School Theater Grade 7/Drama Grade 8 Curriculum for 6 hrs.@ $36.42 ($655.56)
Jennifer Mess
Anne Kaufman
Stephanie Paroumakian
Acct# 11-000-223-110-28-141
Motion made by Mrs. Gevarter, seconded by Mrs. Walsh, for approval of Personnel Items 7 through 14. 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 (no on #9).
Noes: (0)
Random Karen Bilbao introduced the subject of random drug testing. She noted the new law allowing school districts to
Drug create written policies for randomly drug testing students. Mrs. Bilbao stated that the purpose of a random drug
Testing testing program is to allow school districts to intervene early to help students and to be a deterrent to substance abuse. She noted it also gives students a reason to say no. Mrs. Bilbao stated that tonights introduction to this program is to
ask the Board to consider taking the required steps to develop a policy for this district. Mrs. Bilbao noted that a
public hearing is being scheduled for January on this topic.
10. BOARD
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mrs. Diorio (Negotiations) stated that the Board and the Teamsters, on behalf of the Paraprofessionals, have agreed to a mutual
declaration of impasse and are seeking assistance from a PERC mediator.