MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
MEETING
MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF
EDUCATION
TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY
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, February
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 William Wall, a former Board member,
who recently
passed
away.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: Marjorie Cavalier, Thomas Conroy, Dawn Diorio, Sherry Gevarter, Leonard Inzerillo, Joan Minnuies,
Carolyn S. Self and Patricia Walsh.
Absent: Leonora Caminiti.
Also Present: David L. Witmer, William J. Doering, Jane Austin, Christopher
Halpin, Karen Bilbao and Malachi J. Kenney, Esq.
Presentation Harmony Elementary School students
from the fifth grade made a presentation on their pen-pal club with students in
Ghana,
Africa.
4.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES FROM HIGH SCHOOLS TO SPEAK:
High School North High
School South
5. BOARD COMMENDATIONS (see following page(s)
6. OPEN
TO PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY No speakers
7. MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF:
a. Regular Voting Meeting - January 25, 2005
b. Special Voting Meeting February 4, 2005
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Cavalier. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (7) Mrs. Cavalier, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Inzerillo, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
Abstain: (1) -- Mr. Conroy
8. REPORTS
A. Report of the President
1) T.A.S.K Report Sandy McKechnie reported on Taking Action to Save Our Kids which is a
parent-to-parent program.
2) High School Ad Hoc Committee Report Jane Austin, Dan Skelton, Laura Kirkwood, Leni Boskey
and Rose Stallmeyer reported on survey results and visits to other district high schools (attachment).
Motion Mrs. Minnuies made a motion to extend the charge for the High School Ad Hoc Committee, seconded by Mr. Inzerillo.
Withdrawn Mrs. Cavalier stated that action could be taken at this point on some of the committees recommendations and that a
formalized charge should be made as opposed to a continuation of the committee. Mrs. Minnuies withdrew her motion
in lieu of Mrs. Gevarters new motion.
Motion For Mrs. Gevarter made a motion to sanction the committee to move forward with their work, with a specific charge and
HS Ad Hoc end date to be provided at the March meeting, and that administration take the committees recommendations made
Cmte. tonight and come back to the board with which recommendations should be approved, seconded by Mrs. Cavalier.
Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Cavalier, Mr. Conroy, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Inzerillo, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs.
Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
B. Business Administrator/Board Secretary
1.
Motion to accept the reports of the Treasurer and
Secretary as being in agreement for the
months of December, 2004 and January, 2005. (Att. #1 & lA)
Motion made by Mrs. Self, seconded by Mrs. Walsh. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Cavalier, Mr. Conroy, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Inzerillo, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs.
Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
2. Motion to accept the Board Secretarys Certification that no major budget line item has been
over-expended for the months of December, 2004 and January, 2005.
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Diorio. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Cavalier, Mr. Conroy, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Inzerillo, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs.
Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
3. Approval of Transfers (see following page)
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Self. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Cavalier, Mr. Conroy, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Inzerillo, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs.
Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
4. Motion to Approve Bill List for Period January 26, 2005 February 22, 2005 (Att. #2)
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Cavalier. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Cavalier, Mr. Conroy, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Inzerillo, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Walsh (abst. on
#25844) and Mrs. Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
C. Report of the Superintendent
- RECOMMENDATIONS
OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
A. Curriculum Committee (Marje Cavalier, Chair)
1. Field Trip Approval:
High School South FBLA
Leave: Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Return: Thursday, March 17, 2005
Destination: Raritan Exhibit Hall, Edison, NJ and Sheraton Edison Hotel
Purpose: State Leadership Conference Planning Meeting and participation in
conference testing events.
20 student, and 2 adults
Faculty members are Gayle Mansuy and Rae Koumaulis
Student will miss 2 days of school
(cost of trip paid by FBLA)
High School South Marching Band/Color Guard and Chorus
Leave: Thursday, April 14, 2005
Return: Sunday, April 17, 2005
Destination: Williamsburg, VA
Purpose: Public performance opportunity for Marching Band and Chorus.
Educational Tours of historic Williamsburg Village and Yorktown water
and walking tours.
90 students and 9 Adults
Faculty members are Mr. Lawlor and Mrs. Vitalo
Students will miss 2 days of school
(cost of trip paid by students)
High
School North Marching Band and Chorus
Leave: Thursday, April 14, 2005
Return: Sunday, April 17, 2005
Destination: Williamsburg, VA
Purpose: Public performance opportunity for Marching Band and Chorus.
Educational Tours of historic Williamsburg Village and
Yorktown water and walking tours.
100 students and 10 adults
Faculty members are John Furiato and Peter Isherwood
Students will miss 2 days of school
(cost of trip paid by students)
High School North AP US and US II Honors
Leave: Sunday, April 17, 2005
Return: Monday, April 18, 2005
Destination: Washington, D.C.
Purpose: To study and prepare for US AP Exam in May
Faculty members are Ellen Hill and Ed Jones
45 students and 8 Adults
(cost of trip paid by students)
2. Suspension Report (Att. #3)
3. Approval of the required Professional Development Plan as submitted to the County Office (Att. #4)
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Cavalier, for approval of Curriculum Items 1, 2 & 3. Motion carried
on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Cavalier, Mr. Conroy, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Inzerillo, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs. Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
B. Finance Committee (Sue Self, Chair)
1. Action
on Bids
a) Gymnasium Bleachers- High School North (3 bids received) $109,745.00
(Lowest bidder was non responsive)
Recommend Awarding Bid to:
Degler-Whiting, Inc. Frazer, PA
To be charged to: 12-000-400-450-31-000
2. Approval of Transportation Items
a)
Request Approval For Jointure To
Childrens Specialized Hospital Pre-School Program
Through Essex County Educational Services Commission:
One student to Childrens Specialized Hospital Pre-K Program at a cost of $85.97 per diem
for 126 days for a total cost of $10,832.22.
Charge to Account Code: 11-000-270-513-00-000.
Motion made by Mrs. Self, seconded by Mrs. Diorio, for approval of Finance Items 1 & 2. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Cavalier, Mr. Conroy, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Inzerillo, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs.
Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
C. Facilities Committee (Joan Minnuies, Chair)
1. Approval of Resolution:
WHEREAS the Middletown Township Board of Education (Board) desires to remove the existing High School
North boys gymnasium bleachers and install/construct new bleachers,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board directs the Architect to submit the documents to the New Jersey Department of Education for their review and approval, and
FURTHERMORE, that the Board directs the Architect to submit to the New Jersey Department of Education an amendment to the Long Range Facilities Plan reflecting these changes,
FURTHERMORE, the Board has elected to pursue grant funds via N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-15 and directs the Architect and Board Administration to make all necessary submissions in accordance with the Educational Facilities Construction
and Financing Act, and
FURTHERMORE, if the grant funds are approved, the District will not appeal the Departments determination of eligible costs pursuance to N.J.A.C. 6A:26-3.6.
2. Approval of following Change Order for
the H.S. North Field/Stadium Project
Work
performed by Owner due to failure of grandstand subcontractor to complete
his work correctly. Install
risers on visitors grandstand stairs
Change Order #7 American Athletic Courts, Inc. ($10,179.45)
American Athletic Courts,
Inc. $2,900.00
Total ($7,279.45)
The original American Athletic Courts contract amount for the H.S. North Field/Stadium Project was $845,000, plus total change orders (#1-#7) of $17,770.55 for a final contract total of $862,770.55.
Acct. #12-000-400-450-31-000
3. Addendum to the Kinsey Associates contract approved by the Board of Education on February 4, 2005 to specify
the field area to be redeveloped in Phase II of the HS North athletic field work as Field Area #1 (as listed in the
Kinsey contract), which encompasses the HS North lower soccer fields and practice football field area.
4. Approval of The Lucarelli Group for construction management
services for the remaining referendum
work
and the phase II athletic field work for High School North for the period April
1, 2005 through October 31,
2005
at $14,937 per month in accordance with their 2/18/05 proposal. (Attach. #4A)
Acct#
12-000-400-390-31-000 (cost will be covered by funds previously reserved for
construction management
services)
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Diorio, for approval of Facilities Items 1, 2, 3 & 4. Motion carried on
voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Cavalier, Mr. Conroy, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Inzerillo, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs.
Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
C. Pupil Services/Special Education Committee (Joan Minnuies, Chair)
1. Acceptance of IDEA-B FY2005 Basic Funds of $2,355,282 and Preschool Funds of $93,860.
2. Approval of Special Services to Classified Handicapped Students (Attach # 5)
3. Approval of Individual Instruction at Home (Attach #6)
4. Acceptance of formal invitation from the Bayshore Jointure Commission to become as Associate
Member for the remainder of 2004-2005. Cost of due is $2,000 for 2004-2005.
(Charge to Account #11-000-221-600-32-000)
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Inzerillo, for approval of Pupil Services Items 1, 2, 3 & 4. Motion carried
on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Cavalier, Mr. Conroy, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Inzerillo, Mrs. Self, 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). Kathleen Carmody (9/1/74), Thorne, Language Arts, effective 7/1/05
b). Rocco W. Christopher (9/1/66), HS North, Social Studies, effective 7/1/05
c). Arline Corbett (2/2/80), Thorne, Special Education, effective 7/1/05
d). Margaret Craig (9/1/86), HS South, Science, effective 7/1/05
e). Mary Ellen DeVries (9/1/81), North/South, World Language, effective 7/1/05
f). Kathleen Douglas (9/1/68), Middletown Village, Grade 1, effective 7/1/05
g). Theresa Drapczuk (9/1/85), District, LDTC, effective 7/1/05
h). Marianne C. Falvo (9/1/75),HS South, Science, effective 7/1/05
i). Sharon L. Finnerty (1/2/86), Thorne, Social Studies, effective 7/1/05
j). Charlotte M. Galbraith (9/1/70), Thorne, Special Education, effective 7/1/05
k). Patricia A. Gasperini (2/14/85), Bayshore, Music, effective 7/1/05
l). Lynette T. Jones (9/1/79), HS North, Social Studies, effective 7/1/05
m). Hazel A. Kelly (1/1/73), District School Social Worker, effective 7/1/05
n). Virginia Kerr (9/1/78), HS North, Science, effective 7/1/05
o). William H. McCormack (9/1/77), HS South, Science, effective 7/1/05
p). Elizabeth Murray (11/1/88), River Plaza, Grade 3, effective 7/1/05
q). Jean L. Paterson (9/1/76), Bayshore, Computers, effective 7/1/05
r). Adrienne Stoble (9/1/69), Thorne, Math, effective 7/1/05
s). Donna K. Woods (9/1/81), Navesink, BSI, effective 7/1/05
2). Approval of resignations:
a). Sharon Lee Davis, HS South, Security Guard, for personal reasons, effective 2/1/05
b). Colleen Galatola, Bayview, Paraprofessional, for personal reasons, effective 1/27/05
c). Anne Werrell, Substitute Teacher, for personal reasons, effective 1/23/05
d). Jason C. Woods, HS North, Health & Physical Education, for personal reasons, effective 3/1/05.
3). Approval of new hire pending receipt of New Jersey certification:
a). Kaitlin Healey, Leonardo, Grade 4, Pennsylvania State University, BA
Certification Elementary (CEAS)
Rate BA Step 1 - $42,073
Effective 9/1/04 through 6/30/05
Acct. #11-120-100-101-20-000
4). Approval of leaves of absence:
a). Walter Betsch, HS North, Custodian, for Family Leave, effective
2/1/05 through 4/25/05 Unpaid Family Leave
Act
b). Kristen Haar, HS South, Social Studies, for maternity, effective
2/2/05
through 2/22/05 Paid Sick Leave
2/23/05 through 5/23/05 Unpaid Family Leave Act
5/24/05 through 6/30/05 Unpaid Leave
Acct. #11-140-100-101-02-000
c). Heidi Kiernan, District Programmer Analyst, for maternity, effective
3/29/05
through 5/24/05 Paid Sick Leave
5/25/05 through 7/10/05 Unpaid Family Leave Act
Acct. #11-000-252-100-27-000
d). Suzanne Matisoff, HS North, Science, for maternity, effective
2/7/05
through 4/13/05 Paid Sick Leave
4/14/05 through 5/31/05 Unpaid Family Leave Act
Acct. #11-140-100-101-01-000
e). Wendy Morales, Bayshore, Social Studies, for maternity, effective
4/11/05 through 6/30/05 Unpaid Family Leave
Act
f). Tara Nicholas, Dist Elementary Guidance, for personal reasons, effective
2/7/05 through 3/7/05 Unpaid Leave
g). Norma Ost, Lincroft, Paraprofessional, for medical reasons (extension), effective
12/14/04 through 1/10/05 Unpaid Leave
h). Adjustments:
Megan DArienzo, Nut Swamp,
Special Education, for maternity, effective
1/24/05 through 2/8//05 Paid Sick Leave
2/9/05 through 5/10/05 Unpaid Family Leave Act
5/11/05 through 6/30/05 Unpaid
Leave
Cynthia Shotliff, Dist Speech Language
Specialist, for maternity, effective
2/15/05 through 3/7/05 Paid Sick Leave
3/8/05 through 6/6/05 Unpaid Family Leave Act
6/7/05 through 6/13/05 Unpaid Leave
i). Rescission:
Margaret Quinn, Lincroft, Paraprofessional, effective 2/2/05
5). Approval of Increments Registered in the Personnel
Office, Feb., 2005 per the following pages:INCRE-1, INCRE-2
6). Approval of 6th period assignment effective 2/1/05 through 6/30/05:
Carol
Caracciolo North/Bus Ed $6,298.14 (pro-rated)
Acct. #11-140-100-101-18-007
7). Approval of Custodial Transfers, effective 1/25/05 through 6/30/05:
From: To:
Harry Calmon Ocean Ave River Plaza
Renee Schrader River Plaza Navesink/Ocean Ave
8). Approval of District Mentors in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:11-4:
Donna M. DUrso
Roberta Vega
9). Approval
of the following to the approved list of Substitute Teachers per the following
page: SUB-1
10). Approval of Special Contracts:
Ed
Jones North/Mentor Step 3 $1313.76 (pro-rated)
Roberta
Vega North/Mentor Step 1 $1375.46 (pro-rated)
Danielle
Paul North/Mentor Step 1 $2098.64 (pro-rated)
Acct.
#11-401-100-100-01-000
Cynthia Vogt South/Mentor Step 1 $2609.77
Acct. #11-401-100-100-02-000
Marie Cox Elem/Mentor Step 1 $2609.77
Mary
Darby Elem/Mentor Step 2 $1444.33 (pro-rated)
Acct. #11-401-100-100-20-000
Tiffany Kenney North/Frosh Softball Step 1 $2914.84
Acct. #11-402-100-100-01-011
11). Approval of substitute personnel:
Paraprofessionals:
Anna Lento Marianne Ruane
Anita McBurney Linda Schroeder
Anne Osborn Diane Stanziale
Veronica Rogers Carol Suarez
Joy Rosko Judy Wong
Custodian:
Michael Supple
12). The
following employee of Chartwells Food Service, an approved District vendor, has
completed an Emergent Application pending approval: Michael Pallo
13). Approval of the following curriculum committee:
a) HSPA/SAT Writing for 14 hrs. @ $43.02 and 10 hrs. @ $35.06
($602.28/pro-rata + $350.60/curriculum rate= $952.88 total) additional staff
James McConville
Acct
#11-000-223-110-28-141
14). Approval of HSPA Preparation Sessions for 4 hrs each @ $71.86 and
1
hr each @ 35.06 ($574.88 pro-rata/ +$70.12 curriculum rate = $645.00
total)
Dona Coffey $71.86
Anne Ford $71.86
Acct #20-270-100-100-05-000
15). The Superintendent of Schools recommends the implementation of Title 18A:30-6 on
behalf of Elaine Barton, effective May 12, 2005 through June 30, 2005.
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Cavalier, for approval of Personnel Items 1 through 15. Motion carried
on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Cavalier, Mr. Conroy, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Inzerillo (abst. on #9), Mrs. Self, Mrs. Walsh
and Mrs. Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
11. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mrs. Cavalier (Curriculum) reported on the Reinventing High Schools seminar on February 9th. She noted that core selection guides have gone out to the middle and high schools and are in the process of being returned. The board was in agreement that part of the workshop meeting would be dedicated to discussing the recommendations of the high school ad hoc committee and administration, and noted that would be followed by an open session for the public. Mrs. Caminiti (Co-Curricular) reported that the committee is trying to locate a venue for the swim club. Mrs. Minnuies (Facilities) reported that the soccer fields and practice football fields in the back will be the first to be fixed, noting that all fields are expected to eventually be done. Mrs. Minnuies reiterated that the H.S. North bubble will be closed for the summer due to the finalization of construction in that area. Mrs. Minnuies stated that discussion is ongoing regarding the Leonardo Elementary School playground flooding issue. Mr. Doering stated that, in regard to the H.S. North field, bids will be requested for artificial and real turf. Mrs. Self reminded everyone that the Township has the Municipal Alliance whereby the board of education, court system, police department and the township work together for early intervention for students and everyone in the town. Mrs. Self noted that sixty middle school students have begun painting panels for a mural on My Anti-Drug. These will be mounted on the police garage sometime this summer. Mrs. Walsh (Legislative) reported that no bill amending S-1701 has been posted for a vote. Mrs. Walsh also reported on a seminar she attended in Washington, D.C., at which she gained information regarding Title I and IDEA and will forward this information to the board.
Motion Mrs. Minnuies made a motion for an Ad Hoc Committee for the paraprofessionals consisting of paras, special
For Ad Hoc education teachers, administrators, board members and community members. The charge will be to study the situation
Cmte. For with the paras in regard to seniority and health benefits and report back to the board by January 2006. Motion seconded
Paras by Mrs. Gevarter. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Cavalier, Mr. Conroy, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Inzerillo, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Walsh
and Mrs. Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
Transfers Ayes: (8) Mrs. Cavalier, Mr. Conroy, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Inzerillo, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Walsh
and Mrs. Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
Parent To Ayes: (8) Mrs. Cavalier, Mr. Conroy, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Inzerillo, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Walsh
Vote Day and Mrs. Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
Motion made and seconded to
adjourn the voting meeting at 10:20 p.m. to closed session to discuss matters
of negotiations. Motion carried on voice vote.
Respectfully
submitted,
WILLIAM
J. DOERING
School
Business Administrator/Board Secretary
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3/11/05