MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 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 Tuesday evening, May 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, Joan Minnuies, Kevin Ryan, Carolyn S. Self, Rose Stallmeyer

and Patricia Walsh.

Absent:                  Sherry Gevarter.

Also Present:                                David L. Witmer, William J. Doering, Jane Austin, Christopher Halpin, Karen Bilbao and Malachi J. Kenney, Esq.

 

4.                   STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES FROM HIGH SCHOOLS TO SPEAK:        

High School North                                                High School South

       

 

                               

 

Presentation                The Middletown Boy Scouts presented a puppet show on the DARE program.

 

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.          Special Voting Meeting – April 14, 2005

 

                                Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan.  Motion carried on voice vote:

                                Ayes:  (8) --  Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and

                                                                Mrs. Minnuies.

                                Noes:  (0)

 

b.          Organization Meeting/Regular Voting Meeting - April 26, 2005

 

                                Motion made by Mrs. Self, seconded by Mrs. Agin.  Motion carried on voice vote:

                                Ayes:  (8) --  Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and

                                                                Mrs. Minnuies.

                                Noes:  (0)

 

                              c.      Special Voting Meeting – May 10, 2005

 

                                Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan.  Motion carried on voice vote:

                                Ayes:  (8) --  Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and

                                                                Mrs. Minnuies.

                                Noes:  (0)

 

 

 

 

 

8.            REPORTS

A.                           Report of the President

 

1)    2004-2005 Governor’s Teacher Recognition Program/Educational Professionals  Program Recipients:

 

                      Susan Terplevich              High School North

                      Anne Ford              High School South

                     

                      Jennifer Capraun                 Bayshore Middle School

                      William Durr                      Thompson Middle School

                      Margaret Scholer                     Thorne Middle School

 

                      Deborah Parker                     Bayview Elementary School

                      Tara Raspanti                 Fairview Elementary School

                      Amy Greenberg              Harmony Elementary School

                      Cheryl Cuddihy                 Leonardo Elementary School

                      Kathleen Brown                      Lincroft Elementary School

                      Barbara Krumbine               Middletown Village Elementary School

                      Mary Margaret Kurta            Navesink Elementary School

                      Margaret Rice-Moir           New Monmouth Elementary School

                      Lorraine Lombardi               Nut Swamp Elementary School

                      Jane Jarusiewicz                      Ocean Avenue Elementary School

                      Bart Lombardi                 Port Monmouth Elementary School

                      Barbara Zielinski                   River Plaza Elementary School

 

Presentation                    Cathy Weber, New Jersey School Boards Association, awarded the Middletown Township Board of Education

                                        certification as a certificated board of education.

 

Recess                           The board took a five-minutes recess and reconvened with the same individuals in attendance.

 

B.  Business Administrator/Board Secretary

                   

1.   Motion to accept the reports of the Treasurer and Secretary as being in agreement for the month of April 2005. (Att. #1)

 

                Motion made by Mrs. Self, seconded by Mrs. Walsh.  Motion carried on voice vote:

                Ayes:  (8) --    Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and

                                                Mrs. Minnuies.

                Noes:  (0)

 

2.   Motion to accept the Board Secretary’s Certification that no major budget line item has been

     over-expended for the month of April, 2005.

 

                Motion made by Mrs. Self, seconded by Mrs. Walsh.  Motion carried on voice vote:

                Ayes:  (8) --    Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and

                                                Mrs. Minnuies.

                Noes:  (0)

 

3. Approval of Transfers (see following page)

 

                Motion made by Mrs. Self, seconded by Mrs. Agin.  Motion carried on voice vote:

                Ayes:  (8) --    Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and

                                                Mrs. Minnuies.

                Noes:  (0)

             

1.                    4.  Motion to Approve Bill List for Period April 26, 2005 –May 24, 2005 (Attach #2)

 

                Motion made by Mrs. Self, seconded by Mrs. Walsh.  Motion carried on voice vote:

                Ayes:  (8) --    Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and

                                                Mrs. Minnuies.

                Noes:  (0)

 

a.                    Report of the Superintendent

 

Dr. Witmer stated the Dan Skelton will be serving as Acting Principal at H.S. South in Mr. Kelly’s absence.  He noted that the board will be seeking an individual to replace Mr. Skelton for the month of June.  Dr. Witmer updated the board on the paraprofessional test, noting that two tests have been given and one more is scheduled for June 4th. 

 

Jane Austin and Karen Bilbao repeated their staffing presentation given at the May 18th workshop.

 

9.                RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

 

A.                     Curriculum Committee  (Rose Stallmeyer, Chair)

 

1.        Field Trip Approval:

 

                                High School North Search Club

                                Leave:  Friday, June 3, 2005

                                Return:  Saturday, June 4, 2005

                                Destination:  Whitehaven, Pennsylvania

                                Purpose:  Introduction to River Ecology

                                30 students and 4 adults

                                Faculty member is Heino Habeck

                                Students will not miss school

            (Cost of trip paid by students)

 

                                High School South FBLA

                                Leave:  Wednesday, June 22, 2005

                                Return:  Sunday, June 26, 2005

                                Destination:  Orlando, Florida

                                Purpose: To attend FBLA National Leadership Conference

                                6 Students and 1 adult

                                Faculty member is Gayle Mansuy

                                                                Students will miss 3 days of school

                                                        (Cost of trip paid by fundraisers and students)

 

          2.  Suspension Report (Attachment #3)

 

                Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Curriculum Items 1 & 2.  Motion carried on voice vote:

                Ayes:  (8) --    Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.

                Noes:  (0)

 

B.    Finance Committee (Sue Self, Chair)

        a)        Renewal of Contracts for Collection, Removal and Disposal of Solid Waste and Collection,

Removal and Disposal of Recyclables –2005-2006 School Year:

                       

Recommend renewing contracts with Waste Management of New Jersey, Toms River, NJ,

for year three:

 

Monthly Rate for Solid Waste:                                Year Three                $12,088

Per Pick-up Rate for Recycling:                                Year Three                $14.94

 

Note:  This reflects a 4% increase on Bid Rate for Year Three due to an increase in Landfill Rates imposed

upon all contractors by the Monmouth County Planning Board on 4/1/05.

 

To be charged to:   11-000-262-420-31-203

 

b)      Renewal of Contract for Drain Clearing Services—2005-2006 School Year

 

        Recommend renewing contract with Roto Rooter, KKD Ent. Inc., Port Monmouth, NJ, for year

three, at a 2 % increase in rates.

To be charged to:                11-000-261-420-31-200

 

c)             On-Call Painting Services—2005-2006 School Year

 

                  Recommend renewing contract with Alpine Painting and Sandblasting, Paterson, NJ for year

two at a 5% increase (current CPI) in rates.

 

At the following hourly rate:

Straight Time $50.40

Overtime $66.86

Sundays & MTBOE Holidays $66.68

 

  To be charged to: 11-000-261-420-31-201

 

d)  On-Call Electrical Repair and Maintenance-2005-2006 School Year

 

Recommend renewing contract with Technica, Inc., Butler, NJ for year two with an increase

to reflect current prevailing wage at the following hourly rate:

 

Straight Time $62.68

Overtime $94.02

Sundays & MTBOE Holidays $137.36

Material 0% Overhead

0% Profit

To be charged to: 11-000-261-420-31-201

 

e)  Repair and Maintenance of Musical Instruments- 2005-2006 School Year (for all Middle and High Schools),

          for year two, at a 1% increase.

 

Recommend Awarding Bid to:

Russo Music Center, Trenton, NJ       $41,846.00

To be charged to: 11-000-262-300-22-179

 

                       f)                       As-Needed Repair of Existing and Installation of New Fencing- 2005-2006 School Year

 

Recommend renewing bid with Ferrara Fence, Inc.

Port Monmouth, NJ, for year two at a 0% increase in current prices.

 

To be charged to: 11-000-261-420-31-201

 

g) Printing Services – 2005-2006 School Year

 

                                            Recommend renewing bid with Top-Line Imaging (formerly Donald Greninger Printing

                                            And Graphics), Freehold, NJ, for year two at a 5% increase (current CPI) in current

                                            Prices.

                                            To be charged to:  11-000-261-420-31-201

 

h)  Athletic Supplies-2005-2006 School Year    $119,461.25     

(Base Bid and Alternate)

Recommend Awarding Bid to:

 

All Star Sports $7,976.89

Leisure Sporting Goods $7,964.40

Metuchen Center $30,305.71

Passons $20,409.92

R&R $11,925.92

Triple Crown $24,537.00

Longstreth $2,030.22

M-F Athletic $2,981.44

Soccer Post $1,182.00

Georgi Sports $359.00

 

 

 

Football America $727.95

New Balance $670.80

SportingArt Farm $8,390.00

 

To be charged to: 11-402-100-600-XX-XXX

 

                                                                Recommend Awarding Alternate Bid to the following at the listed discount from the Manufacturer’s

                                Suggested Retail Price for items specified in the bid:                                                        

               

                 

Vendor

Discount

Adidas

Metuchen

40.999%

Boathouse

No Bid

-

Cliff Keen Athletic

Metuchen

43.899%

Cranberry

Triple Crown

40%

Diadora

Metuchen

38.25%

Dynamic

Metuchen

43.899%

GK Elite Sportswear

Metuchen

50%

Harval Athletic

R & R

42%

Hind Sportswear

Triple Crown

40%

New Balance

New Balance

30%

Nike Athletic

Football America

40%

Rawlings

Metuchen

57.999%

Russell Athletic

Metuchen

42.999%

Speedline

Leisure

28.6%

Speedo

Metuchen

34.999%

Wilson

R & R

55%

     To be charged to:                11-402-100-600-XX         

 

                Motion made by Mrs. Self, seconded by Mrs. Walsh, for approval of Finance Item 1 a through h.  Motion carried on

                voice vote:

                Ayes:  (8) --    Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and  Mrs. Minnuies.

                Noes:  (0)

 

                2)                Approval of Transportation Item(s)

                                a)  Request for Jointure

                                Host:  Neptune Township

                            Joiner:  Middletown Township

 

                                                        For one Middletown student to attend Coastal South for the period April 18, 2005 to June 22, 2005

                                                        for a total of 47 days in the total amount of $3,234.81.  Student temporarily resides in Neptune Twp.

                                                        (Charge to Account # 11-000-270-514-00-000)

             

                Motion made by Mrs. Self, seconded by Mrs. Walsh, for approval of Finance Item 2.  Motion carried on voice vote:

                Ayes:  (8) --    Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.

                Noes:  (0)

 

 

 

 

 

              C.              Facilities Committee (Dawn Diorio, Chair)

1.          Approval of Change Orders

GC066 H.S.North Michael Riesz & Co. $363,284.00 Provide labor, material and services

Renovation to remove and replace paving

Project at the student parking

(Charge to Account #12-000-400-450-31-000)

 

GC068                H.S.North                Michael Riesz & Co.                $37,765.00                Provide labor, material and services

                Renovation                                                to waterproofing, caulking and

                Project                                                soffit repair at Thompson M.S.

 

GC069                H.S.North                Michael Riesz & Co.                $46,705.00                Provide labor, material and services to

                Renovation                                                remove and replace small roofs

                Projects                                                at library and make roof repairs

                                                                at all HAVC units main roof @

                                                                Thompson M.S.

(Will be back-charged to Thompson General Contractor and will come from balances of project budget)

 

      2.     Approval of Resolution Approving Take Over Agreement Pursuant to Surety Bond on Contract HSN-7 Electrical Construction for Renovations of Middletown North High School Project

                               

                                WHEREAS, the Middletown Township Board of Education entered into a contract with Walter O’Neill, Jr., Electrical Contractor dated June 17, 2002 designated as HSN-7 Electrical Construction as part of the project known as “Renovations of Middletown North High School;”

 

                                WHEREAS, International Fidelity Insurance Company issued a Performance Bond pursuant to the aforesaid contract and as required under the contract specifications as surety on behalf of Walter O’Neill, Jr., Electrical Contractor as principal to the Middletown Township Board of Education as obligee under Bond No. HOISFSU0316973 in the penal sum of $2,785,842.00; and

 

                                WHEREAS, as the result of abandonment of the project by Walter O’Neill, Jr. Electrical Contactor, the Middletown Township Board of Education declared Walter O’Neill, Jr., Electrical Contractor in default, and terminated its right to proceed under the contract and further requested that the surety arrange for completion of the remaining work to be performed under the contract; and

 

                                WHEREAS, the surety, International Fidelity Insurance Company has undertaken to complete the work through the use of a replacement contractor and has, to date, faithfully performed under the terms of its bond obligations subject to the execution of a Takeover Agreement defining the rights and obligations of the Middletown Township Board of Education and of International Fidelity Insurance Company; and

 

                                WHEREAS, the Middletown Township Board of Education through its legal counsel and International Fidelity Insurance Company have negotiated the terms of the Takeover Agreement and such terms are acceptable to the Middletown Township Board of Education;

 

                                NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Middletown Township Board of Education hereby resolves to accept and execute the agreement entitled Takeover Agreement Pursuant to Surety Bond between International Fidelity Insurance Company and Middletown Township Board of Education and authorizes William Doering of the Middletown Township Board of Education to execute said agreement which shall be deemed to be effective as of July 13, 2004, the date upon which the surety commenced the completion of the work through its replacement contractor.

 

                Motion made by Mrs. Self, seconded by Mrs. Walsh, for approval of Facilities Items 1 & 2.  Motion carried on voice vote:

                Ayes:  (8) --    Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.

                Noes:  (0)

                               

D.    Pupil Services/Special Education Committee (Joan Minnuies, Chair)

 

                      1.                      Approval of Special Services to Classified Handicapped Students (Attach #4 )

2.          Approval of Individual Instruction at Home (Attach #5)

3.           Approval of Settlement regarding Classified Student for $65,000 for 2004/2005 and $65,000 for

              2005/2006. (Charge to Account #11-000-100-566-00-000)

       

                Motion made by Mrs. Self, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Pupil Services Items 1, 2 & 3.  Motion carried on

                voice vote:

                Ayes:  (8) --    Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.

                Noes:  (0)

 

 

E.    Co-Curricular/Sports Committee (Leonora Caminiti, Chair)

 

1.             Approval of 2005-2006 Athletic Program Related Items

 

a)             Fall Practice commencing August 15, 2005 for all teams; providing physicals, eligibility, and all

other   paperwork has been properly completed.

 

b)                   Supervised summer weight-lifting/conditioning for all athletes.

 

c)                  Ticket prices for all home events as follows:

 

                FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL AND WRESTLING

                Adult Admission:                                                                $3.00

                Student/Senior Citizen Admission:                                $2.00

 

Thanksgiving Homecoming Football Ticket Prices

Adult Admission:                                                                $5.00

Student/Senior Citizen Admission:                                $3.00

 

d)                   The following home tournaments:

 

1.  H.S. South Holiday Wrestling Tournament

                      December 28, 2005

2.  H.S. North Track – Lions Invitational

                      April 29, 2006

3.  Monmouth County Tennis Tournament

                      May 6, 2006

4.  H.S. South NJSIAA District 22 Wrestling

                      February 24 & 25, 2006

 

2.                Resolution for Membership in New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association and Shore Conference of High Schools for High School North and High School South.

 

                           “The Board of Education of School District No. 3160, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, as provided for in Chapter 172 Laws 1979 (N.J.S.A. 18A:11-3, et seq.) herewith enrolls Middletown High School North and High School South as members of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association and Shore Conference of High Schools to participate in the approved inter-school athletic program sponsored by these organizations.

 

This resolution to continue in effect until or unless rescinded by the Board of Education and shall be included among those policies adopted annually by the Board.  Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:11-3 in adopting this resolution, the Board

 of Education adopts its own policy and agrees to be governed by the Constitution Bylaws and Rules and Regulations

of the N.J.S.I.A.A. and Shore Conference of High Schools.”

 

                Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Co-Curricular Items 1 & 2.  Motion carried on

                voice vote:

                Ayes:  (8) --    Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.

                Noes:  (0)

 

F. Legislative Committee (Pat Walsh, Chair)

               

1.             Approval of Resolution – No Child Left Behind

 

WHEREAS the Middletown Township Board of Education supports the goals of NCLB of raising student achievements; closing the achievement gap; and ensuring that each child has a highly qualified teacher; and

 

WHEREAS, the Middletown Township Board of Education continues to welcome the accountability for improving student and school performance;

 

 

 

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Middletown Township Board of Education urges the President and Congress of the United States to appropriate full and timely funding of the Title I and other NCLB programs at the authorization levels called for by NCLB; and be it further

 

RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be sent to President Bush, Secretary Spellings, the members of the New Jersey congressional delegation, the governor, the members of the New Jersey state legislatures, local public governing officials, and Dr. William L. Librera, New Jersey Commissioner of Education.

         

                Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Legislative Item 1.  Motion carried on voice vote:

                Ayes:  (8) --    Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.

                Noes:  (0)

 

G.  Policy Committee (Laura Agin, Chair)

                    1.              First Reading of Revised Policy No. 4140.2, Increments for Professional Staff (Attach #6).

 

                Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Policy Item 1.  Motion carried on voice vote:

                Ayes:  (8) --    Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.

                Noes:  (0)

 

H.  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 resignation for the purpose of retirement:

               

                                a).  Dayle J.S. Mattern, Thorne, BSI, effective 7/1/05

                                b).  Margaret A. Ott, Bayshore, World Language, effective 7/1/05

               

                2).                  Approval of resignations:

 

                                a).  Natalie Krall, Substitute Teacher, for personal reasons, effective 5/24/05

 

                3).                Approval of leaves of absence:

 

                                a).  Walter Betsch, HS North, Custodian, for medical reasons (extension), effective

                                      4/25/05 through 6/30/05 – Unpaid Leave

 

                                b).  Jennifer Capraun, Bayshore, Special Education, for maternity, effective

                                9/6/05 through 9/30/05 – Paid – Sick Leave

                                10/3/05 through 10/16/05 – Unpaid Family Leave Act

                                Acct. # 11-213-100-101-00-000

 

                                c).  Noele Carhart, Bayshore, Paraprofessional, for medical reasons (extension), effective

                                   5/16/05 through 6/30/05

 

                                d).  Robyn Dachik Chirichella, Nut Swamp, Grade 4, for maternity, effective

                                6/16/05 through 6/30/05 – Paid – Sick Leave

                                9/1/05 through 9/7/05 – Paid – Sick Leave

                                9/8/05 through 11/30/05 – Unpaid Family Leave Act

                                Acct. #11-120-100-101-20-000

 

                                e).  Joanne DeWolfe, Lincroft, Grade 5, for maternity (extension), effective

                                      5/23/05 through 5/31/05 – Unpaid Leave

 

                                f).  Jacqueline Fontanella, Thompson, Special Education, for medical reasons, effective

                                     4/26/05 through 5/13/05 – Unpaid Family Leave Act

 

                                g).  Christine Giordano-Mamola, HS North, Special Education/Social Studies, for medical

                                       reasons (extension), effective 5/3/05 through 5/13/05 – Unpaid Leave

 

 

                                h).  Kristen Haar, HS South, Social Studies, for medical reasons, effective

                                      6/10/05 through 6/24/05 – Unpaid Leave 

 

                                i).  Suzanne Matisoff, HS North, Science, for maternity (extension), effective

                                     6/1/05 through 6/30/05 – Unpaid Family Leave Act

 

                                j).  Kathleen Szitanko, New Monmouth, Paraprofessional, for medical reasons, effective

                                      5/31/05 through 6/30/05 – Unpaid Leave

 

                                k).  Nancy Viccia, Lincroft, Custodian, for medical reasons, effective

                                      4/4/05 through 5/15/05 – Unpaid Leave

 

                                l).  William Wrightson, HS South, Custodian, for medical reasons, effective

                                      5/6/05 through 5/20/05 – Unpaid Leave

                                                     

                4).                Approval of rehire, effective 9/1/05 through 6/30/06:

 

                                a).  Natalie Soto, Dist Speech Language Specialist, Rate - MA – Step 4 - $32,469

                                      (60% of $54,115)

                                    Acct. #20-250-200-100-06-000

 

                                b).  Joanne Frazee, Elem, Lincroft School, Rate - MA - Step 5 - $54,535

                                   Acct. #11-120-100-101-20-000

 

                5).                Approval of new hires, effective 9/1/05 through 6/30/06:

 

                                a).  Evelyn Mammon, Thorne, Language Arts, New York University, MA

                                      Certification – English

                                      Rate – MA – Step 5 - $54,535

                                      Acct. #11-130-100-101-05-000

 

                                b).  Cynthia C. McCormack, Thorne, Social Studies, Boston College, MA

                                Certification – Social Studies  (CEAS)

                                Rate – MA – Step 1 - $53,015

                                Acct. #11-130-100-101-05-000

 

                                c).  Timothy St. Clair, HS North, Science, University of Scranton, BS

                                   Certification – Physical Science

                                   Rate – MA – Step 11 - $57,520

                                   Acct. #11-140-100-101-01-000

 

                6).                Approval of new hires pending receipt of New Jersey certification:

 

                                a).  Brendon R. Hodnett, Bayshore, Special Education, The College of NJ, MA

                                      Certification – Teacher of the Handicapped

                                      Rate -  MA – Step 1 - $53,015

                                      Acct. #11-213-100-101-00-000

 

                                b).  Kevin Sullivan, HS South, Science, Richard Stockton College, BA

                                       Certification – Earth Science  (CEAS)

                                       Rate – BA – Step 1 - $43,700

                                       Acct. #11-140-100-101-02-000

 

                7).                Approval of new hire:

 

                                Jason Basmagy, Dist Technology Specialist:

                                Rate - $39,856  (pro-rated) - effective 6/1/05-6/30/05

                                Rate - $39,856 – effective 7/1/05 through 6/30/06

                                Acct. #11-000-252-100-27-000

 

 

                8).                Approval of increase in assignment, effective 9/1/05-6/30/06:

 

                                Maureen Massell, Bayview, Kindergarten, Rate – BA – Step 8 - $46,640

 

9).                Approval of salary adjustments:

 

                                a.)                                  Susan Abbot, District LDTC, Rate - $89,237, effective 9/1/05 through 6/30/06

               

b).                 Laurie Allocco - Personnel Director, Rate - $65,000 (pro-rated), plus additional stipend of $100.00, effective 7/1/05 through 8/31/05

Confidential Secretary, Rate - $65,000 (pro-rated) - Step 10 - effective 9/1/05 through 6/30/06

Acct. #11-000-251-100-25-000

       

c).                  Kevin Haines - Athletic Director, Rate - $115, 230 (pro-rated), plus additional stipend

of $705.00, effective 7/1/05 through 8/31/05

Acct. #11-000-240-103-23-011

Assistant Principal, Rate - $115,230 (pro-rated), effective 9/1/05 through 6/30/06

11-000-240-103-XX-XXX

                       

                10).                Approval of Security Guards, 10.50/hr, effective 5/25/05 through 6/30/05:

 

Robert Johnson                                HS South

                                William Meade                    HS North

                                Acct. #11-000-262-100-18-018

 

                11).                Approval of District Mentor in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:11-4:   Judyth Conrad

 

                12).                Approval of additional Special Contracts for 04-05:

 

Tom Romano                                Bayshore/Baseball                Step 4                $3045.61

Acct. #11-402-100-100-03-011

Mike Dooley                   Thompson/Baseball                Step 3                $2927.14

Acct. #11-402-100-100-04-011

Nina Hallard                   Thorne/Softball                  Step 4                $3045.51

Acct. #11-402-100-100-05-011

                                                               

            13).                Approval of the following to the approved list of Substitute Teachers per the following page:  SUB-1                                                                    

                14).                Approval of substitute personnel:                                            

                                Paraprofessionals:                              Custodians:                           Secretary:

                                Robert Borek                                      Vincent Davis                      Linda Marcickiewicz

                                Jean Constantino                                          Edward Pantle

                                Linda Micolo

                                Nicole Szoke

                                Susan Trembley

                                Mary Ellen Vuono

 

                  15).                Approval of Curriculum Committees per the following pages.

 

                    16).                    Approval of Summer Guidance Work per the following page.

                                (Acct# 11-000-218-104-00-015)

 

                    17).                Approval of Summer Child Study Team Work per the following pages.

                                (Acct# 11-000-219-104-00-000)

 

                    18).                Approval of Staff recommended for the Special Education Extended School Year Program per the following pages.

 

                    19).                  The Superintendent of Schools recommends the suspension with pay of employee number 5895, effective

May 13, 2005.

 

 

                Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Personnel Items 1 through 19.  Motion carried on

                voice vote:

                Ayes:  (8) --    Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies

                                                (abst. on 9a, no on 9b & 9c).

              Noes:  (0)

               

10.                BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

                                Mrs. Diorio (Facilities) stated that representatives of the South Hall of Fame will be invited to the next facilities

                                committee meeting to discuss and clarify the display case issue.  She also noted that the referendum work at H.S.

                                North should be substantially complete by the end of August.  Mrs. Diorio stated that the advertisement for bids for the

North field have gone out, with a bid date of June 20th and awarding on June 30th.  She also stated that work on the Ocean Avenue pod will begin June 27th.  Mrs. Diorio noted that the engineer has started work on the Leonardo fields.    Mrs. Agin (Policy) discussed plans to review, revise and adopt a new board policy.  Mrs. Self stated that the Municipal Alliance will have a Reaching Out to Prevent Substance Abuse program on Thursday, May 26, at 7:30 p.m. in Town Hall.  Mrs. Minnuies (Special Education) updated the board on staffing for summer school, noting that over 100 students also volunteer to work on this program.  

 

                11.                   OLD BUSINESS

                              Mr. Simon updated the board on Reinventing High School.  Mrs. Minnuies noted that Mrs. Diorio will be the liaison

                              for this group.  Mrs. Minnuies also discussed the proper procedure for students appearing on television. 

 

12.               NEW BUSINESS

                              Mrs. Walsh discussed student attendance on the day of the prom.  She noted that policy states that students who wish

                              to attend the prom must attend school for four hours before they are dismissed for the day.  Dr. Witmer stated that

                              procedure will be enforced and parents must sign their child out.  Mrs. Walsh also expressed concern with the exam

                              schedule.  Mrs. Austin will send the schedule to the Board.  Mrs. Caminiti discussed not having back-to-school nights

                              overlap.  Mrs. Walsh added that the board voting meeting night should also be avoided for school activities.  Dr.

                              Witmer stated that the interview process will begin shortly for open positions in the district.  Mrs. Minnuies discussed

                              a safe prom season.

 

13.               OPEN TO PUBLIC

                              Patrick Melosh discussed hosting foreign exchange students and non-acceptance of those students in the district

                                              schools.

                              Jodi Rose discussed the H.S. North project in regard to school opening.

                              Debbie Studd commented on her experience with a foreign exchange student.

                              James M. Waters discussed affirmative action and diversity in the district.

 

            14.            MOTION TO ADJOURN – At 9:55 p.m. motion made and seconded to adjourn the Voting Meeting.

Motion carried on voice vote.

                                                           

                                                                  Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

                                                                  WILLIAM J. DOERING

                                                                  School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

 

 

 

/jm

6/2/05