MINUTES OF THE
REORGANIZATION MEETING
TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 26,
2005
Time and Place Pursuant to notices sent to each member of
the Board of Education, the reorganization/
of Meeting regular meeting was held on Tuesday
evening, April 26, 2005 in the High School North Library,
Call to Order At 7:30 p.m., Mr. Doering called the
meeting to order and requested all to rise and pledge
and Flag Salute allegiance to the flag.
Announcement “Adequate notice of this meeting was
provided by sending such notice to the
Press,
the Courier, the Independent, 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.”
Swearing In Mr. Doering, Board Secretary, swore in
the newly elected Board members: Laura
Agin, Sherry Gevarter, Kevin Ryan and Rose Stallmeyer.
Roll Call Mr. Doering called the roll.
Present Laura
Agin, Leonora Caminiti, Dawn Diorio, Sherry Gevarter, Joan Minnuies, Kevin
Ryan, Carolyn Self, Rose Stallmeyer and Patricia Walsh.
Also Present David L. Witmer, William J. Doering,
Maria Salus, Jane Austin, Karen Bilbao, Christopher Halpin and Malachi J.
Kenney, Esq.
Election Results Mr. Doering reported the results of the
Election held on April 26, 2005 (attached).
Final certified results will be sent from the
Election of The Board Secretary called for
nominations for the Office of President of the Board
Board
Officers of Education.
Motion for Mrs. Gevarter nominated Mrs.
Minnuies for President, seconded by Mrs. Diorio.
President There being no further nominations,
Mr. Doering closed nominations.
Roll Call Roll call for Mrs. Minnuies for
President—Ayes (9): Mrs. Agin, Mrs.
Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs.
Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh. Mr. Doering
congratulated Mrs. Minnuies on her presidency.
Mrs. Minnuies called
for nominations for the Office of Vice President.
Motion for Mrs. Gevarter nominated Mrs. Diorio
for Vice President, seconded by Mrs. Agin.
Vice President There being no other nominations, Mrs.
Minnuies closed nominations.
Roll Call Roll call for Mrs. Diorio for Vice
President—Ayes (9): Mrs. Agin, Mrs.
Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs.
Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh. Mrs. Minnuies
congratulated Mrs. Diorio on her vice presidency.
1.
APPOINTMENTS:
A.
Appointment of Robert A. Roth as Treasurer of School Monies
effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006 at an annual salary of $10,400.
(To be charged to Account
#11-000-230-100-29-000)
Motion
made by Mrs. Gevarter, 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)
B.
Appointment of the following attorney effective July 1, 2005 through
June 30, 2006:
1)
Cureton, Caplan, Hunt, Scaramella & Clark (Construction Counsel) $130
per hour, (non litigation work)/$175 per hour (litigation), up to a maximum of
$20,000. (To be charged to
Account #12-000-400-331-31-000)
Motion made by Mrs. Gevarter, 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)
C.
Appointment of Holman & Frenia, P.C. to serve as School Auditors
and to conduct a
financial 2005/2006 audit of the
fiscal activities of the Middletown Township Board of
Education for the school
year including Federal Programs in accordance with NJSA 18A:23-1 of New Jersey
Statutes at a fee of $36,600.
(To be charged to Account
#11-000-230-332-22-000)
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, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
D.
Appointment of Sonnenfeld and Trocchia Architects, P.A., as Architect
of Record for
district capital projects,
as needed, at the following rates:
PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT $115/Hour
PROJECT ARCHITECT $95/Hour
PROJECT MANAGER $85/Hour
CADD I OPERATOR $75/Hour
CADD II OPERATOR $65/Hour
ADMINISTRATOR $45/Hour
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, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
E.
Appointment of Property Casualty Insurance Broker of Record for Year 3
for 2005-2006 in accordance with Board Policy No. 3530:
Winant-Bomack Insurance
Agency, Neptune, NJ
(Property/Casualty, Student
Accident, Workers’ Compensation)
To be charged to: 11-000-262-520-22-211
11-000-262-520-22-212
11-000-291-260-00-000
Motion made by Mrs. Gevarter, seconded by Mr. Ryan. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) – Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self,
Mrs. Stallmeyer and Mrs. Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
Abstain: (1) – Mrs. Walsh.
F. Appointment of Health Insurance Broker of Record for
2005-2006:
BGIA, Woodbridge, NJ (Medical/Dental/Prescription)
To be charged to: 11-000-291-270-00-000
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, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
G. Approval of School Physicians for 2005-2006
(Account
No. 11-000-213-300-00-000)
District
Medical Officer
John Salisbury, M.D. $3,500
Wrestling Season
Weight Certification and $225.00
Skin Checks for
H.S. South Students
(Three (3) Hours @
$75.00 per hour)
Keith A. Reinsdorf, M.D. $1,250.00
Attendance at Five
(5) H.S. North Home
Football Games
($250.00 per game)
Wrestling Season
Weight Certification and $225.00
Skin Checks for
H.S.North Students
(Three (3) Hours @
$75.00 per hour)
(Child Neurology Associates,
Inc.)
(Neurologist)
Alexander Iofin, M.D. $225.00 per evaluation
(Psychiatrist)
Dorothy Pietrucha, M.D. $175.00 per evaluation
(Neurologist)
E.M.O. Medical Care $35.00
per student
(Medical Clearance)
Lauren Payer $89.00 per hour
Coordinator of Autism Services
Physical
Therapist/Occupational Therapists
(Physical Therapist)
Meridian Health System $69.00 per hour
$78.00 per hour homebound
Nursing Services
Bayada Nurses $50.00 per hour
Brentwood Health Care $47.00 per hour
Idea-B Flow-through Funds Ages
3-21
(Account No.
20-250-100-300-04-000)
Nan Blann, OTR $65.00 per hour
Caryn Katz, OTR $65.00 per hour
Occupational Therapy Resources,
Inc. $70.00 per hour
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh,
seconded by Mrs. Caminiti. 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)
H.
Appointment of Mr. Bill Doering as Secretary to the Board of Education
through
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh,
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)
WHEREAS, the recent changes to
the Public School Contracts Law gave boards of education the ability to
increase their bid threshold up to $25,000; and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A.
18A:18A-3a permits an increase in the bid threshold if a Qualified Purchasing
Agent is appointed as well as granted the authorization to negotiate and award
such contracts below the bid threshold; and
WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5:34-5 et
seq. establishes the criteria for qualifying as a Qualified Purchasing
Agent; and
WHEREAS, William J.
Doering possesses the designation of Qualified Purchasing Agent as issued by
the Director of the Division of Local Government services in accordance with
N.J.A.C. 5:34-5 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, Middletown
Township Board of Education desires to increase the bid threshold as provided
in N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the
governing body of the Middletown Township Board of Education, in the County of Monmouth,
in the State of New Jersey hereby increases its bid threshold to $25,000; and
be it further
RESOLVED, that the
governing body hereby appoints William J. Doering as the Qualified Purchasing
Agent to exercise the duties of a purchasing agent pursuant to
N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-2b, with
specific relevance to the authority, responsibility, and accountability of the
purchasing activity of the Board of Education; and be it further
RESOLVED, that in
accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:34-5.2, the Board of Education Secretary is hereby
authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this Resolution and a
copy of William J. Doering’s certification to the Director of the Division of
Local Government Services.
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)
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)
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)
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)
Motion made by Mrs. Gevarter, 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)
10.
Authorization For The Following Banks As Depositories For School Funds
Provided They
Submit Evidence Of
Eligibility From The State Of New Jersey And The Signatures Required For
Withdrawals On The Various Accounts Maintained At These Banks Be Designated As
The Officers Who Historically Sign For These Accounts.
a. Commerce Bank
b. Wachovia
c. Sovereign Bank
d.
State of New Jersey Cash Management Fund
e.
MBIA
f.
NJ/ARM Joint Trust
g.
Investors’ Savings Bank
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, 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)
11. ADOPTION OF:
a.
School Calendar 2005-2006 (following page)
b.
High School Time Schedule 2005-2006 (following page)
c.
Schedule of Meetings of Middletown Board of Education 2005-2006
(following page)
d.
Schedule for Twelve-Month Employees 2005-2006 (following page)
Motion made by Mr. Ryan, seconded by Mrs.
Walsh. Mrs. Walsh noted her concern
regarding the meeting schedule and the possible unavailability of the
Secretary’s Report prior to the 25th of the month. Mr. Doering stated that he is comfortable
with the schedule as long as everyone has the understanding that there is a
possibility of the Secretary’s Report not being available at meetings held
prior to the 25th of any month.
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)
12. Designation
Of The Asbury Park Press As The Newspaper Of General Circulation
Published
In NJ, Circulating In
The Middletown Area To Be Utilized For Advertisements Concerning
Public Bids And Other
Notices In Accordance With NJSA 18a:14-10, 22-11, & 39-3 And For
The Courier, Independent, & Two River
Times To Receive All Notices Of Meetings.
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, 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)
13.READOPTION OF ALL EXISTING
POLICIES GOVERNING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs.
Gain. 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)
14.READOPTION OF ALL EXISTING
CURRICULUM AND TEXTBOOKS.
Motion made by Mr. Ryan, 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)
15.READOPTION OF THE PUBLIC
RATE FOR REPRODUCTION OF BOARD DOCUMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH NJSA 47-1A-1,2,3.
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, 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)
16.ADJOURNMENT OF
REORGANIZATION MEETING – Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Gevarter,
to adjourn to closed session at 7:45 p.m.
Motion carried on voice vote.
REGULAR VOTING MEETING
April 26, 2005
(Following Reorganization
Meeting)
- CALL TO ORDER
Mrs. Minnuies called the
Voting Meeting to order at 8:40 p.m.
Former board members Marjorie Cavalier, Leonard Inzerillo and Thomas
Conroy were applauded for their dedication and work during their tenure on the
board.
Members
of the Bottlecappers discussed their program.
2. OPEN
TO PUBLIC – COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
Diane
Swaim discussed her concerns regarding personnel changes as a result of the
budget.
Two Harmony School teachers
discussed the elimination of the media specialist positions.
Pat Helgreny, Diane Meyer, and Sue
Browne spoke on the elimination of the media specialists.
Patrick Houston commended the
dedication of Jane Austin, Karen Bilbao and Chris Halpin.
3. MOTION
TO APPROVE MINUTES OF:
a)
March 22, 2005
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh,
seconded by Mrs. Caminiti. 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. REPORTS
B. Business Administrator/Board Secretary
1.
Motion to accept the reports of the Treasurer and Secretary as being in
agreement for the
month of March, 2005 (Attachment #1)
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh,
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)
2.
Approval of Transfers (see following page)
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh,
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)
3. Motion
to accept the Board Secretary’s Certification that no major budget
line
item has been over-expended for the month of
March, 2005.
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh,
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)
4. Motion To Approve Bill List For Period
March 22 – April 26, 2005 (Attach #2)
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh,
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)
C.
Report of the Superintendent
1.
Approval of Proclamation:
WHEREAS, the students, parents, administrative team, and Board of Education of the Middletown Township School District recognize the importance of a strong, effective, and efficient public school education for all children and that this educational program is essential to foster and perpetuate our democratic system of government, and
WHEREAS, the teachers employed by our school
district and their colleagues throughout the state and nation have accepted the
mission to lay the foundations for citizenship and learning for all students
within their charge, and
WHEREAS, teachers serve as listeners, explorers,
role models, motivators, mentors, guiding forces, and learners in their own
right; and
WHEREAS, teachers influence
and impact the learning of their students for now and for
well into the future; and
WHEREAS, the Middletown Township Board of Education,
as representatives of the community, parents, guardians, and students deems it
appropriate that teachers be recognized for their dedication
and commitment to education of
children and to the mission of this school district,
NOW THEREFORE, the
Middletown Township Board of Education hereby claims the week of May 1-7
Teacher Appreciation Week, and urges all citizens to pay tribute to our public
school teachers
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)
Motion made by Mrs. Self,
seconded by Mrs. Walsh, to recognize May 8 through the 14 as Special Education
Week. 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.
Approval of Memorandum of Agreement between the Middletown Township
School
District
and the Middletown Township Police Department (Attach #3)
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)
3.
Approval of Revised Organization Chart (see following page)
Motion made by Mrs.
Gevarter, seconded by Mr. Ryan. Dr.
Witmer noted the Organization Chart would eliminate the following: (1) two Assistant Superintendents
(Administrations and Operations, Curriculum and Instruction) positions; (2)
Personnel Director position which will become a confidential secretary
position; (3) central Athletic Director which will become Assistant Principal
for Discipline/Curriculum in one of the high schools. Newly created positions: (1) Assistant Superintendent for Secondary
Programs and Instruction, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Programs and
Instruction, and Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources. He noted the Athletic Director functions will
be picked up by Assistant Principals at the High Schools. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (7) – Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs.
Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer and
Mrs.
Minnuies.
Noes: (2) – Mrs. Diorio and Mrs. Walsh.
Mrs. Walsh stated her
concern was if the athletic program would be adequately serviced by placing
those duties in the high schools.
5. RECOMMENDATIONS
OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
A.
Curriculum Committee
1. Amend the 2004/2005 School Calendar
The
Superintendent recommends the 2003/2004 school calendar be amended as follows:
June
21-24, 2005 Half-Days for all students in district
Friday,
June 24, 2005 Last day for students
Tuesday,
June 28, 2005 Last day for teachers
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
High School graduations will
be on Monday, June 27, 2005 as follows:
High School North-
10:00 a.m.. at the PNC Bank Arts Center
High School South
- 12:30 p.m.. at the PNC
Bank Arts Center
*
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Middle School graduations
will be on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 as follows:
Thompson Middle School- 8:30 a.m. at Brookdale Community
College
Thorne
Middle School- 11:00 a.m.
at Brookdale Community College
Bayshore
Middle School- 1:30 p.m. at
Brookdale Community College
This
amended calendar meets the requirement of the mandated 180 days for students
and the
available
dates for our high school graduations at PNC Bank Arts Center.
Motion made by Mrs. Self,
seconded by Mrs. Gevarter, for approval 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)
2. Approval of Home Schooling:
WW, TW, AW, and AW will be using a variety of materials.
TC will be following
the District Curriculum
3. Field
Trip Approval:
High School North
Girls Basketball Varsity and JV
Leave: Monday, December 26, 2005
Return: Saturday, December 31, 2005
Destination: Orlando, Florida
Purpose: to participate in the KSA Holiday Basketball
Tournament
26 students and 5
adults
Faculty members are
Liz Keene and Renee Memoli-Lisette
Students will not
miss school
(cost of trip paid by
students)
High School North
Honors Biology
Leave: Saturday, May 21, 2005
Return: Monday, May 23, 2005
Destination: Washington, D. C.
Purpose: will provide the students with a unique
opportunity to study, a
collection of
organisms found few places in the world.
40 students and 5
adults
Faculty member is
Heino Habeck
Students will miss
one day of school
(cost of trip paid by
students)
High School North
FBLA
Leave: Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Return: Monday, June 27, 2005
Destination: Orlando, Florida
Purpose: Participate in FBLA National Convention
7 students and 1
adult
Faculty member is
Mary Ellen Walker
Students will miss 2
- ½ days of school
(cost of trip paid by
students)
4. Approval of Ad Hoc Committee Members to Review Needs and
Solutions
for our Secondary School
Programs.
Leni Boskey Beverly Lindsay
Pat Cartier Janet Martin
Marjorie Cavalier Linda McLaughlin
Denise Chepauskas Raymond McLoughlin
Mary Lynn Christopher Joan Minnuies
Phillip Couch Patricia Ouellette
Dawn Diorio Jodi Rose
Sherry Gevarter Marianne Ruane
Deborah Hoffman Dan Skelton
Peter Isherwood Linda Shope
Laura Kirkwood Jeff Simon
Marianne Kligman Rose Stallmeyer
Antonette Koski Diane Swaim
Rae Koumoulis Mary Ellen Walker
Tricia Lentine Pat Walsh
5. Acknowledgement of Receipt
of Suspension Report (Attach # 4)
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh,
seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Curriculum 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)
(To be charged to Account
#11-000-100-566-00-000)
2. Approval for Individual Instruction at
Home (Attach #6)
(To be charged to Account
#11-150-100-101-00-000)
3
. Application for Approval to Operate Extended School Year
Special Education Program
(Attach #7)
Motion made by Mr. Ryan,
seconded by Mrs. Walsh, for approval of Pupil Services Items 1, 2
& 3. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (9) – Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio,
Mrs. Gevarter (abst. #3), Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self,
Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
C.
Finance Committee
1.
Approval of Contracts
a) Maintaining photography
services contract with DaVor Photography, Bensalem, PA for School Photography
for Grades K-11 for 2005-2006 School Year at a 0% price increase.
b) Photography services
contract with Lors Studio, Union, NJ for Senior Portraits for the 2005-2006
School Year.
c) Maintaining publishing
contract with Jostens, Inc., Manasquan, NJ, for Middle School and High School
Yearbooks for the 2005-2006 School Year.
d) That the Board of Education
authorize the Vitetta Group (Marlton, NJ) to develop the district’s Long Range
Facilities Plan as required by Chapter 72 (P.L.2000) in accordance with their
proposal of March 3, 2005 at a cost of $32,000. (Account
#12-000-400-390-31-000)
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh,
seconded by Mrs. Gevarter, for approval of Finance Items #1a, b, c, & d. 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. Facilities
Committee
1. Approval of professional services contract
with Schoor DePalma, Inc. for engineering
design and survey services
for drainage improvements in the area adjacent to the existing field and
parking lot at Leonardo Elementary School for a fee not to exceed $4,950.
(Attach #8)
(Account #12-000-400-390-31-000)
Motion made by Mrs.
Gevarter, seconded by Mrs. Walsh, for approval of Facilities 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)
E. Personnel Committee
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). John P. Klepach (3/15/83), District Groundsperson,
effective 8/1/05
b). Eleanor O’Connell (3/16/79), Thorne,
Language Arts, effective 7/1/05
b). Patricia Walla (6/11/86) Pupil
Services, Secretary – Category 1, effective 7/1/05
2). Approval
of resignations:
a). Megan D’Arienzo, Nut Swamp, Special
Education, for personal reasons, effective
7/1/05
b). Mary E. Clancy, New Monmouth, to relocate,
effective 7/1/05
c). Rachel French, Substitute Teacher, for
personal reasons, effective 3/9/05
d). Brandon Kamienski, Dist Technology
Specialist, to accept another position, effective 4/21/05
e). Jennifer M. Keegan, HS North, Science, for
personal reasons, effective 7/1/05
f). Kathleen Nile, District LDTC, to relocate,
effective 7/1/05
g). Tina Rondinelli, Harmony, Grade 1, for
personal reasons, effective 4/8/05
e) Victoria Shannon, River
Plaza, Grade 1, to relocate, effective 7/1/05
3). Approval of leaves of absence:
a). Noelle Carhart, Bayshore, Paraprofessional,
for medical reasons, effective
3/14/05 through 5/16/05 – Unpaid Leave
b). Elizabeth Chrzan, Ocean Ave, Special
Education, for personal reasons, effective
9/1/05 through 6/30/06 – Unpaid Leave
c). Dawn Gambacorto, New Monmouth,
Paraprofessional for medical reasons, effective
3/10/05 through 5/16/05 – Unpaid Leave
d). Christine Giordano-Mamola, HS North, Special
Education, for medical reasons
effective 4/4/05 through 5/2/05 – Unpaid
Leave
e). Krista Honnold, New Monmouth, Grade 4, for
maternity, effective
9/1/05 through 6/30/06
f). Cristina Olsen, Dist Coordinator of Autism
Services, for maternity, effective
4/26/05 through 6/17/05 – Unpaid Leave
g). Marion Russell, HS North, Business, for
medical reasons, effective
4/11/05 through 5/15/05 – Unpaid Family
Leave Act
h). Denise Silletti, Fairview, Kindergarten, for
personal reasons, effective
9/1/05 through 6/30/06 – Unpaid Leave
i). Winifred Supple, Bayview, Special Education,
for maternity, effective
6/13/05 through 6/24/05 – Paid – Sick
Leave
Acct. #11-213-100-101-00-000
j). Adjustments:
Rachel Mescall, New Monmouth, Special
Education, effective
4/6/05 through 5/2/05 – Paid – Sick Leave
5/3/05 through 6/30/05 – Unpaid Family
Leave Act
Jennifer Mess, Thorne, Language Arts, for
maternity, effective
4/4/05 through 5/18/05 – Paid – Sick
Leave
5/19/05 through 6/30/05 – Unpaid Family
Leave Act
4). Approval of new hires:
a). Julia Gargiulo, HS South, Science, Monmouth
University, MA
Certification – Biological Science (CEAS)
Rate – MA – Step – 3 - $53,715
Effective – 9/1/05 through 6/30/06
Acct.# 11-140-100-101-02-000
b). Joseph Murphy, HS North, Health &
Physical Education, SUNY Stony Brook, BA
Certification – Health & Physical
Education (CEAS)
Rate – BA – Step 1 - $42,073 (Pro-rated)
Effective – 3/1/05 through 6/30/05
Acct. #11-140-100-101-01-000
c). Eileen M. Teel, Thorne, Math, St. Peter’s
College, BS
Certification – Elementary
Rate – BA – Step 5 - $45,220
Effective – 9/1/05 through 6/30/06
Acct. #11-130-100-101-05-000
5). Approval of new hire pending receipt of
New Jersey certification:
a). Allison Ringer, HS South, Science, Monmouth
University, MA
Certification – Biological Science (CEAS)
Rate – MA – Step 1 - $53,051
Effective – 9/1/05 through 6/30/06
Acct. #11-140-100-101-02-000
6). The Superintendent of Schools recommends
the appointment of Karen Bilbao as
Assistant
Superintendent of Pupil Services and Educational Research for the period of
April
1, 2005 through 6/30/05.
7). Approval of extension of contract
effective 4/4/05 through 6/30/05:
Megan
Toolan, Harmony, Grade 3, Rate – MA – Step 2 - $51,298 (Pro-rated)
8). Approval of salary adjustment – Black
Seal License, effective 3/1/05-6/30/05:
Michael
Nychay, Maintenance Mechanic, Rate – Step 9 - $37,638 (pro-rated)
9). Approval of custodial transfers,
effective 4/18/05 through 6/30/05:
From: To:
Louis
Kaplan Middletown Village Lincroft
Hector
Soto Lincroft Middletown Village
10). Approval of District Mentors in accordance
with N.J.A.C. 6:11-4: Dolores DeMaio
11). Approval of certificated staff for the
Special Education Extended School Year
Program
per the following page.
12). Approval of the following to the approved
list of Substitute Teachers per the
following
page: SUB-1
13). Approval of substitute personnel:
Paraprofessionals: Secretary:
Toni
Ambrosio Donna
Stager
Sally Ann
Hennessy
Pamela
Thompson
Sandra
VanCleve
14). Approval of the following curriculum committees:
(Acct#
11-000-223-110-28-141)
a) Italian I Curriculum Writing for 20 hrs. each
@ $35.06 ($2,804.80)
Anna Cuscina
Julia
Fielding
Linda
Lentini
Tema
Parenti
b) Algebra I Curriculum committee for 2
additional hrs. each @ $35.06 ($490.84)
Shakoor
Poroshat
Richard
Decker
Amyann
Koenigsmark
John
J. Knodel
Mark
A. Sessa
Abby
Tice
Linda
S. Piro
15). The Superintendent of Schools recommends
the termination of employment of
Stacey
Mocik, Thorne, Math, effective June 13, 2005.
Motion made by Mrs. Self,
seconded by Mrs. Diorio, for approval of Personnel Item #6. 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)
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh,
seconded by Mrs. Diorio, for approval of Personnel Items 1 through 5 and 7
through 15. Motion carried on voice
vote:
Ayes: (9) – Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio,
Mrs. Gevarter (abst. on #11), Mr. Ryan,
Mrs. Self,
Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
6. OLD
BUSINESS – No old business.
7. NEW
BUSINESS
Mr. Kenney addressed the issue of more than four
board members attending functions. He
noted that attendance at social functions, conventions, or support of
student/school activities need not be sunshined. Mr. Kenney stated that many times board
members will attend functions not knowing other board members will be in
attendance and that there can be no discussion of, or decisions made, regarding
the publics business at these functions.
Mr. Kenney also stated that all planned board activities where five or
more board members will be in attendance and the publics business discussed
must be sunshined.
Mrs. Walsh handed out resolutions on
the agenda for the delegate assembly, which is being held
May 14th.
Mrs. Walsh also updated the board on the Constitutional Convention. She discussed information from the National
School Boards Association regarding amending No Child Left Behind relating to
the cost to districts for implementation of the Act. Mrs. Walsh expressed her concerns regarding a
request from the public to videotape board meetings. She noted that students are present at these
meetings and asked the Policy Committee to take up this issue.
Mrs. Caminiti stated that the Middletown Education
Foundation will be having an information reception on May 9th at
8:00 p.m. and invite everyone to attend.
She also noted that the middle schools have received a grant sponsored
by the Foundation: a Celebration of Art.
The event will be held May 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00
p.m.
8.
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Patrick Houston discussed
the organization chart.
James Cody discussed the Athletic Director position, and
also a Booster Club mailing.
Mr. Kenney stated that, on
the basis of what was discussed, the procedure followed for this mailing is in full
compliance with the law. There is a
statute to protect the privacy of children, which prohibits the distribution of
school mailing lists to organizations or individuals. The mailing was sent directly from the school
and the mailing list was not handed out to anyone. It was noted that the cost of the mailing
will be paid for by the Booster Club.
Rob Alverez commented on the
media specialist positions, and traditions celebrated in the schools.
Jeanine Horowitz discussed
the media specialist positions.
Bill Heaney discussed powder
puff football and the varsity field.
Donna Pinamonti discussed
learning about tolerance and diversity.
Diane Swaim discussed the
media specialist positions, and Teacher Appreciation Week.
Mr.
Doering stated that IC Improvements has been put on notice to complete the H.S.
South project and
the
hope is that by the end of May everything on the punchlist will be completed.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn
the meeting at 10:35 p.m. Motion carried
on voice vote.
Respectfully
submitted,
WILLIAM
J. DOERING
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5/9/05