MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
MEETING
TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 20,
2006
Time and
Place Pursuant to notices sent to each
member of the Board of Education, the regular meeting was held
of Meeting on Tuesday evening, June 20, 2006 in
the High School North Library, 63 Tindall Road, Middletown, New Jersey.
1.
CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE
At 7:45 p.m., the meeting
was called to order.
2.
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.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: Laura Agin, Leonora Caminiti, Dawn Diorio, Sherry Gevarter, Joan Minnuies, Carolyn Self, Rose Stallmeyer and Patricia Walsh.
Absent: Kevin Ryan.
Also Present: Karen Bilbao, William J. Doering, Dan Skelton, Jane Mattingly and Christopher Parton, Esq.
Adjourn to Motion made by Mrs. Agin, seconded by Mrs. Walsh, to adjourn to closed session at 8:10 pm. to complete the
Boards business.
Reconvene At 9:05 p.m. the Board reconvened with the same individuals in attendance.
4. OPEN TO PUBLIC
COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
Ashley Rodriquez presented a check to Mrs. Minnuies for $1,000 for Project Prom for next years graduating class
on behalf of this years graduating class.
Rocco Christopher discussed a personnel item.
5. MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES - No Minutes.
6. REPORTS
A. Report of the President
1) Acknowledgement of Service/Retirements 2005/2006 (see following page)
B. Business Administrator/Board Secretary
1. Motion
to accept the reports of the Treasurer and Secretary as being in agreement for
the
month of May, 2006. (Attach #1)
Motion made by Mrs. Self, seconded by Mrs. Walsh. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
2. Motion to accept the Board Secretarys Certification that no major budget line item has been
over-expended for the month of May, 2006.
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Self. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
3. Approval of Transfers (see following page)
Motion made by Mrs. Self, seconded by Mrs. Walsh. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
4. Motion to Approve Bill List for Period May 24, 2006 June 20, 2006 (Attach #2)
Motion made by Mrs. Self, seconded by Mrs. Walsh. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies (abst. on all MOESC), Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer,
Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
C. Report of the Superintendent
Mrs. Bilbao thanked all the retirees for their dedicated service to the district and also congratulated all the graduates of
the Class of 2006. Mrs. Bilbao discussed district summer programs and personnel items.
7. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF
SCHOOLS
A. Curriculum Committee (Rose Stallmeyer, Chair)
1. Approval of Field Trip:
High School South Transition Project Peer Leaders
Leave: Saturday, July 15, 2006
Return: Sunday, July 16, 2006
Destination: YMCA Camp Hardwick, NJ
Purpose: Training retreat for Transition Project Peer Leaders
50 students and 5 adults
Faculty member is Mary Ellen Walker
Students
will not miss school
2. Approval of Curriculum Guides:
Topics in Earth Science
English 9 World Literature/World History 9
Fundamentals of Science
Advanced Placement Calculus AB
Advanced Placement Calculus BC
Fine Arts I
Fine Arts II
Rock History & Popular Culture
Drama Workshop
Advanced Placement Music Theory
Italian II
Cinema Studies
Forensic Science
Environmental Science
Drama Grade 8
Theater Grade 7
Introduction to Video Production Grades 7 and/or 8
Advanced Placement English Language
SAT Prep - Math
SAT Prep - Verbal
Play Production
Computer Applications I
Computer Applications II
Principles of Business Management, Economics and Investing
Principles of Personal Finance and Career Management
American Politics and Global Conflicts
Criminal & Business Law
Architecture & Spatial Design
Mock Trial
Family & Consumer Science
Life Management & Personal Finance
Stagecraft
Advanced Placement Economics
Microsoft Word
3. Approval of Textbooks:
Approval of Textbook Adoption:
Subject .. SAT Prep
Title .. The Official SAT Study Guide
Date .. 2005
Publisher The College Board
100 Textbooks for High School North $19.95 $1,995.00
25 Textbooks for High School South $19.95 $498.75
This
does not include shipping and handling
Subject .. English Grade 9
Title .. Elements of Literature
Date .. 2007
Publisher A Harcourt Education Company
500 Textbooks for High School North $67.95 $33,975.00
400 Textbooks for High School South $67.95 $27,180.00
This
does not include shipping and handling
Subject .. World History Grade 9
Title .. World History: The Modern Era
Date .. 2007
Publisher Prentice Hall
500 Textbooks for High School North $65.47 $32,735.00
400 Textbooks for High School South $65.47 $26,188.00
This
does not include shipping and handling
Total $58,923.00
Subject .. AP English Language
Title .. Elements of Style
Date .. 2005
Publisher MacMillan Publishing Co.
50 Textbooks for High School North $24.95 $1,247.50
50 Textbooks for High School South $24.95 $1,247.50
This
does not include shipping and handling
Total $2,495.00
Subject .. AP English Language
Title .. The Bedford Reader
Date .. 2006
Publisher Bedford/St. Martins
50 Textbooks for High School North $40.50 $2,025.00
50 Textbooks for High School South $40.50 $2,025.00
This
does not include shipping and handling
Total $4,050.00
Subject .. Social Studies Grade 7(American History)
Title .. A History of US Program, Volumes 1 to 7
and 11
Date .. 2005
Publisher Oxford University Press
270 Textbooks for Bayshore $12.98 per volume items # 1 to 7
350 Textbooks for Thompson $12.98 per volume items # 1 to 7
300 Textbooks for Thorne $12.98 per volume items # 1 to 7
Each student will receive all seven volumes.
Free
shipping and handling
Total $83,591.20
Subject .. AP Economics
Title .. Economics: Principles & Discover Econ
Online
Date .. 2005
Publisher McGraw-Hill
30 Textbooks for High School North $103.75 $3,112.50
30 Textbooks for High School South $103.75 $3,112.50
This
does not include shipping and handling
Total $6,225.00
Subject .. Criminal & Business Law
Title .. Street Law A Course in Practical Law
Date .. 2005
Publisher Glencoe
30 Textbooks for High School North $57.48 $1,724.40
30 Textbooks for High School South $57.48 $1,724.40
This
does not include shipping and handling
Total $3,448.80
Subject .. Architecture & Spatial Design
Title .. Home by Design
Date .. 2004
Publisher The Taunton Press
1 Textbooks for High School North $35.00 $35.00
1 Textbooks for High School South $35.00 $35.00
This
does not include shipping and handling
Total $70.00
Subject .. Architecture & Spatial Design
Title .. Outside the Not So Big House
Date .. 2006
Publisher The Taunton Press
1 Textbooks for High School North $34.95 $34.95
1 Textbooks for High School South $34.95 $34.95
This
does not include shipping and handling
Total $70.00
Subject .. Mock Trial
Title .. Trial Techniques, Sixth Edition
Date .. 2002
Publisher Aspen Publishers
25 Textbooks for High School North $59.00 $1,475.00
25 Textbooks for High School South $59.00 $1,475.00
This
does not include shipping and handling
Total $2,950.00
Subject .. Life Management & Personal Finance
Title .. Goals for Living
Date .. 2006
Publisher Aspen Publishers
30 Textbooks for High School North $45.00 $1,350.00
30 Textbooks for High School South $45.00 $1,350.00
This
does not include shipping and handling
Total $2,700.00
Subject .. Drama Workshop
Title .. Soliloquy The Shakespeare Monologues
(The Men)
Date .. 1988
Publisher Applause Theatre Book Publishers
15 Textbooks for High School North $11.95 $179.25
15 Textbooks for High School South $11.95 $179.25
This
does not include shipping and handling
Total $358.50
Subject .. Drama Workshop
Title .. Solving Your Script Tools and
Techniques for the Playwright
(The Men)
Date .. 2001
Publisher Heinemann
20 Textbooks for High School North $15.95 $319.00
20 Textbooks for High School South $15.95 $319.00
This
does not include shipping and handling
Total $638.00
Subject .. Drama Workshop
Title .. Soliloquy The Shakespeare Monologues
(The Women)
Date .. 1988
Publisher Applause Theatre Book Publishers
15 Textbooks for High School North $11.95 $179.25
15 Textbooks for High School South $11.95 $179.25
This
does not include shipping and handling
Total $358.50
Subject .. Cinema Studies/Film Appreciation
Title .. Understanding the Film Fifth Edition
Date .. 1996
Publisher McGraw Hill/Glencoe
40 Textbooks for High School North $46.64 $1,865.60
30 Textbooks for High School South $46.64 $1,399.20
This
does not include shipping and handling
Total $3,264.80
Subject .. Fine Arts I
Title .. Drawing the Head and Figure
Date .. 1963
Publisher General Publishing Co.
2 Textbooks for High School North $11.95 $239.00
2 Textbooks for High School South $11.95 $239.00
This
does not include shipping and handling
Total $478.00
Subject .. Fine Arts I
Title .. How to Draw Lettering
Date .. 1991
Publisher USBORNE
2 Textbooks for High School North $4.95 $9.90
2 Textbooks for High School South $4.95 $9.90
This
does not include shipping and handling
Total $19.80
Subject .. Fine Arts II
Title .. The Visual Experience
Date .. 2007
Publisher Davis
50 Textbooks for High School North $59.95 $2,997.50
50 Textbooks for High School South $59.95 $2,997.50
This
does not include shipping and handling
Total $5,995.00
Subject .. Fine Arts II
Title .. Discovering Art History
Date .. 2007
Publisher Davis Publishing
50 Textbooks for High School North $59.95 $2,997.50
30 Textbooks for High School South $59.95 $1,798.50
This
does not include shipping and handling
Total $4,796.00
Subject .. Rock History & Popular Culture
Title .. Rock & Roll A Social History
Date .. 2006
Publisher Westview
50 Textbooks for High School North $39.50 $1,975.00
30 Textbooks for High School South $39.50 $1,185.00
This
does not include shipping and handling
Total $3,160.00
Subject .. AP Music Theory
Title .. Tonal Harmony: With an Intro to 20th
Century Music (5th Ed)
Date .. 2004
Publisher McGraw-Hill
35 Textbooks for High School North $67.75 $2,371.25
15 Textbooks for High School South $67.75 $1,016.25
This
does not include shipping and handling
Total $3,387.50
Subject .. Italian II
Title .. Forza Level 2 (Due)
Date .. 2002
Publisher EMC Paradigm
110 Textbooks for High School North $49.95 $5,494.50
80 Textbooks for High School South $49.95 $3,996.00
This
does not include shipping and handling
Total $9,490.50
Subject .. Forensic Science
Title .. Criminalistics An Introduction to Forensic
Science
Date .. 2004
Publisher Prentice Hall
118 Textbooks for High School North $77.50 $9,145.00
30 Textbooks for High School South $77.50 $2,325.00
This
does not include shipping and handling
Total $11,470.00
Subject .. AP Calculus AB
Title .. Calculus of a Single Variable (8th edition)
Date .. 2006
Publisher Houghton Mifflin
36 Textbooks for High School North $94.17 $3,390.12
70 Textbooks for High School South $94.17 $6,591.90
This
does not include shipping and handling
Total $9,982.02
Subject .. AP Calculus BC
Title .. Calculus Early Transcendentals
Date .. 2006
Publisher Pearson-Addison Wesley
16 Textbooks for High School North $99.47 $1,591.52
25 Textbooks for High School South $99.47 $2,486.75
This
does not include shipping and handling
Total $4,078.27
Subject .. Environmental Science
Title .. Environmental Science
Date .. 2006
Publisher Holt, Rinehart, Winston
80 Textbooks for High School North $61.95 $4,956.00
85 Textbooks for High School South $61.95 $5,265.75
This
does not include shipping and handling
Total $10,221.75
Subject .. Fundamentals of Science
Title .. Physical Sciences with Earth Sciences
Date .. 2006
Publisher Glencoe
405 Textbooks for High School North $61.98 $25,101.90
325 Textbooks for High School South $61.98 $20,143.50
This
does not include shipping and handling
Total $45,245.40
Subject .. Math 7 and 7/8
Title .. Connected Mathematics Program 2
Date .. 2006
Publisher Pearson/Prentice Hall
330 Textbooks for Bayshore 8 soft cover units 420 Textbooks for Thompson 8 soft cover units
360
Textbooks for Thorne 8 soft cover units
Total $79,726.42
Subject .. Microsoft Word
Title .. Learning Microsoft Office Word 2003
Date .. 2004
Publisher Pearson/Prentice Hall
30 Textbooks for High School North $31.47 $944.11
30
Textbooks for High School South $31.47 $944.11
Total $1,888.20
4. Suspension
Report (Attachment #3)
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Caminiti, for approval of Curriculum Items 1 through 4. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
B. Finance Committee (Sue Self, Chair)
1. Approval Of Contracts
a) Proposals for Insurance Broker (Property/Casualty) were solicited from 7 groups/agencies.
Three groups/agencies submitted proposals. Based upon the evaluation of all proposals:
The Superintendent of Schools recommends entering into a contract between the Middletown
Township Board of Education and Winant Bomack Insurance Agency, in accordance with their
May 2006 proposal for the 2006-2007 school year for the lowest submitted flat fee of $60,000
covering Property and Casualty Insurance, Liability/School Leaders Errors & Omissions
Insurance, Workers Compensation Insurance and Student Athlete Accident Insurance.
Property/Casualty (Account #11-000-262-520-22-211)
Student Accident (Account #11-000-262-520-22-212)
Workers Compensation (Account #11-000-291-260-00-000)
Motion made by Mrs. Self, seconded by Mrs. Walsh, for approval of Finance Item 1. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (7) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (1) - Mrs. Minnuies.
2. Approval of Transportation Items
a) Request approval for contract with Software Advantage for TRIPS Software for the 2006-2007
school year in the amount of $4,500.00.
Charge to Account #11-000-270-890-00-000
b) Request approval for transportation routes for 2006-2007 in the total current
amount of $7,914,117.37.* (renewals and the June 6, 2006 bid)
Charge to Account #11-000-270-511-00-300 - $4,134,074.78 Type I Transportation
Charge to Account #11-000-270-514-00-000 - $3,780,042.59 Type II Transportation
c) Request approval for Extended School Year transportation routes per for 2006-2007 in the total current amount of $257,759.23. (renewals and the June 6, 2006 bid)
Charge to Account #11-000-270-514-00-000
d) Request approval for renewal of Athletics Transportation in the total current amount of $297,750.09 for the 2006-2007 school year.
Charge to Account #11-000-270-512-00-000
e) Request approval to renew Jointure to Childrens Specialized Hospital Pre-School Program through Essex County Educational Services Commission for one student for the 2006-2007 school year including Extended School Year Programs:
One student to Childrens Specialized Hospital Pre-K Program for Extended School Year
at a cost of $91.15 per diem for 210 days for a total cost of $19,141.50.
Charge to Account #11-000-270-513-00-000
f) Request approval for transportation routes per bid award sheet for Bid #2006-2007-01 in the total amount of $436,676.00.
Type I Transportation: $107, 676.00
Charge to Account #11-000-270-511-00-300
Type II Transportation: $329,000.00
Charge to Account #11-000-270-514-00-000
Motion made by Mrs. Self, seconded by Mrs. Walsh, for approval of Finance Item 2. Mrs. Walsh noted Mrs. Vinings cost-effective work on these items. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
C. Student Services Committee (Dawn Diorio, Chair)
1. Approval of Special Services to Classified Handicapped Students (Attach #4 )
2. Approval of Individual Instruction at Home (Attach #5)
3. Approval of Contracted Services:
a)
Approval of contract
with Kimberly J. Streit M.A., CCC-SLP to provide speech and language services
for home instruction @ $90 per hour from June 21, 2006 through June 30, 2007
(Charge to
Account: 11-000-213-300-000 )
b) Approval of contract with Classic Rehabilitation, LTD, 160 Airport Road, Lakewood, NJ 08701 to provide occupational therapy services @ $125 per hour and educational services @ $110 per hour for home instruction from June 21, 2006 through June 30, 2007
(Charge to
Account: 11-000-213-3-000)
c) Approval of contract with Cheryl
Siemer, Registered Nurse, for services @ $35 per hour for 8 hours a day for 38 weeks for a
maximum of $42,560
(Charge to Account
11-000-213-300-000)
d) Approval of contract with Pat Dunphy, Physical Therapist, to provide services @ $50 per half-hour for 47 hours for the Extended School Year 2006 during the period of July 6, 2006 through August 16, 2006 for a maximum of $4,700
(Charge to Account
11-000-213-300-00-000)
4. Approval of settlement for $1,550 for
Classified Student, J.G., for reimbursement to parents for occupational therapy
services received from 1/25/06 through 5/03/06.
(Charge
to Account # 11-000-213-300-00-000)
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Gevarter, for approval of Student Services Items 1 through 4. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
D. Policy Committee (Sherry Gevarter, Chair)
1. Second Reading and Adoption of Revisions to Middle School Discipline Policy #5600R. (Attach # 6)
2. Second Reading and Adoption of the High School Discipline Policy #5600R. (Attach #6)
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Gevarter, for approval of Policy Items 1 & 2. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
E. Co-Curricular/Sports
Committee (Leonora Caminiti, Chair)
1. Approval of 2006-2007 Athletic Program Related Items
a) Fall Practice commencing August 14, 2006 for all teams; providing physicals, eligibility, and all other
paperwork has been properly completed.
b) Supervised summer weight-lifting/conditioning for all athletes.
c) The following home tournaments:
1) Shore 44 Football Classic July 14, 2006 @ Middletown South.
2) H.S. South Holiday Wrestling Tournament December 27, 2006
3) H.S. North Track Lions Invitational April 28, 2007
4) Monmouth County Tennis Tournament May 5, 2007
5) H.S. South NJSIAA District 22 Wrestling February 16 & 17, 2007
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 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. Gevarter, seconded by Mrs. Caminiti, for approval of Co-Curricular Items 1 & 2. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
F. Negotiations Committee (Kevin Ryan, Chair)
1. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with MTAA and Attachments for the period of 7/1/06 to 6/30/09. (Attachment #7)
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Agin, for approval of Negotiations Item 1. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
G. Personnel
Committee (Joan Minnuies, 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). Gayle Mansuy (9/1/82), HS South, Business, effective 7/1/06
b). Beverly Wissel, Substitute Teacher, effective
7/1/06
2). Approval of resignations:
a). Karen
Baum, Substitute Teacher, to accept another position, effective 5/22/06
b). George Chis-Luca, Dist Elementary Health
& Physical Education, for personal reasons,
effective 7/1/06
c). Jonathan DUrso, Substitute Teacher, to accept
another position, effective 5/23/06
d). Maureen McMullan, Substitute Teacher, for
personal reasons, effective 5/17/06
e). Laureen Millevoi, Harmony, Special Education,
for personal reasons, effective 7/1/06
f). Thomas Murphy, HS North, Interim Assistant
Principal (only), for medical reasons,
effective 6/12/06
g). Anne Whitman, HS North, Security Guard, to
relocate, effective 5/24/06
h). Christina Young, Substitute Teacher, for
personal reasons, effective 6/2/06
3). Approval of rescission of
employment:
Francis
J. Hanlon, Jr., Thorne, SAC, for
personal reasons
4). Approval of leaves of absence:
a). Carey Albanese,Thorne, World Language, for maternity, effective
10/16/06 through 12/14/06 Paid Sick Leave
12/15/06 through 1/21/07 Unpaid Family Leave Act
Acct. #11-130-100-101-05-000
b). Diane Casey, Middletown Village, Custodian, for medical reasons, effective
6/14/06 through 8/30/06 Unpaid Leave
c). Scott Chaney, District Groundsperson, for medical reasons, effective
5/12/06 through 7/14/06 Unpaid Leave
d). Jennifer Gardner, HS South, Special Education, for maternity, effective
9/1/06 through 10/1/06 Unpaid Family Leave Act
e). Kelly Hegel, Leonardo, Grade 4, for personal/child care reasons, effective
9/1/06 through 6/30/07 Unpaid Leave
f). Kathleen Jarden, Nut Swamp, Grade 4, for medical reasons (extension), effective
5/21/06 through 5/26/06 Unpaid Family Leave Act
g). Alan Krompholz, District Maintenance Mechanic, for personal reasons, effective
7/1/06 through 8/31/06 Unpaid Leave
h). Diane McBride, Navesink, Special Education,
for medical reasons, effective
6/1/06 through 6/30/06 Unpaid Family
Leave Act
i). Lori A. Mulholland, Thorne, World Language,
for maternity, effective
9/1/06 through 10/30/06 Paid Sick
Leave
10/31/06 through 1/16/07 Unpaid Family
Leave Act
Acct. #11-130-100-101-05-000
j). Penny Oliver, Thorne, Custodian, for maternity, effective
7/17/06 through 10/8/06 Unpaid Family Leave Act
k). Rhonda Yabko, Dist Speech Language
Specialist, for maternity, effective
9/1/06 through 11/24/06 Paid Sick Leave
11/25/06 through 12/18/06 Unpaid Family Leave Act
Acct. #20-255-200-100-07-000
l). Adjustments:
Jessica Winters, Harmony, Grade 4, effective
2/23/06 through 3/13/06 Paid Sick Leave
3/14/06 through 5/14/06 Unpaid Family Leave Act
Dolores Fraumeni, Dist Asst Transportation Coord, effective:
6/5/06 through 6/22/06 Paid Sick Leave
6/23/06 through 7/21/06 Paid Vacation Days
7/24/06 through 8/18/06 Unpaid Family
Leave Act
5). Approval of rehires:
a). Jessica Solomon, Fairview, Rate BA Step 2 - $45.600
b). Fatima Kameno, Fairview, Rate BA Step 2 - $45,600
c). Kathleen Youncofski, Fairview, Rate BA Step 2 - $45,600
d). Tiffany Betz, Harmony, Rate - BA Step 2 - $45,600
e). Lisa Thompson, Leonardo, Rate MA Step 2 - $55,330
f). Michele Plunkett, Leonardo, Rate BA Step 1 - $44,700
g). Jaime Ascolese, Lincroft, Rate BA Step 2 - $45,600
h). Jamie Dello Stritto, Navesink, Rate BA
Step 2 - $45,600
i). Joy Hencoski, Navesink, Rate BA Step -
$22,800 (50% of $45, 600)
j). Deanna Sanford, Middletown Village, Rate MA
Step 2 - $55,330
k). Barbara Volpe, New Monmouth, Rate MA Step 6 - $57,020
l). Sarah Strabel, New Monmouth, Rate BA Step
3 - $45,990
m). Julie Whiteside, Nut Swamp, Rate BA step 3 - $45,990
n). Tammy Laverty, Ocean Avenue, Rate MA Step 2 - $55,330
o). Christine Sweeney, River Plaza, Rate MA Step 2 - $55,330
p). Marisa Ruggieri, River Plaza, Rate MA Step 2 - $55,330
6). Approval of extension of contract, effective 6/1/06 through 6/22/06:
Jane Mattingly, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Services/Educational
Research, per agreement with the Board of Education.
7). Approval of new hires, effective 9/1/06-6/30/07:
a). Jill L. Gentile, District Speech Language Specialist, Seton Hall Univ, MS
Certification Speech Language Specialist
Rate MA Step 2 - $55,330
Acct. #11-000-216-100-00-000
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Caminiti, for approval of Personnel Items 1 through 7. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
8). The Superintendent of Schools
recommends the appointment of Susan Galbraith
as Interim Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Services/Educational Research at
a daily stipend based on the 12 month calendar of $100 per day, for the period of
June 23, 2006 through August 31, 2006.
Acct. #11-000-230-100-24-000
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Caminiti, for approval of Personnel Item 8. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (7) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (1) - Mrs. Minnuies.
9). The Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Sharon Malikarjun
as Interim Director of Pupil Services at a per diem rate of $500 (days worked) for the period of July 5,
2006 through August 31, 2006.
Acct. #11-000-240-103-22-000
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Stallmeyer, for approval of Personnel Item 9. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
10). The Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Patricia Vari-Cartier, Ed.D.
as Principal assigned to High School North at an annual salary of Step 8 - $127,030, for the
periods of June 21, 2006 through June 30, 2006 and July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.
Acct.
#11-000-240-103-01-000
Motion made by Mrs. Self, seconded by Mrs. Walsh, for approval of Personnel Item 10. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
11). The Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Nubeja Allen as Assistant
Principal assigned to High School North at an annual salary of Step 4 -$95,500 (pro-rated)
effective upon release thought June 30, 2007.
Acct. #11-000-240-103-01-000
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Caminiti, for approval of Personnel Item 11. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
12). The Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Anne Facendo as
Elementary
Principal at an annual salary of Step 1 - $97,730 (pro-rated) effective
upon release through June 30, 2007.
Acct. #11-000-240-103-02-000
Mrs. Bilbao noted that Ms. Facendo will be assigned to Nut Swamp Elementary School. Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Caminiti, for approval of Personnel Item 12. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
13). The Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Karen Zupancic as
Elementary Principal at an annual salary of Step 1 - $97,730, effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.
Acct. #11-000-240-103-02-000
Mrs. Bilbao noted that Ms. Zupancic will be assigned to Middletown Village Elementary School. Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Caminiti, for approval of Personnel Item 13. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
14). The Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Matthew Kirkpatrick as
Elementary Principal at an annual salary of Step 1- $97,730, effective July 1, 2006 through June 20, 2007
Acct. #11-000-240-103-02-000
Mrs. Bilbao noted that Mr. Kirkpatrick will be assigned to Fairview Elementary School. Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Caminiti, for approval of Personnel Item 14. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
15). The Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Charlene OHagen as
Elementary Principal at an annual salary of Step 1 - $97,730, effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.
Acct. #11-000-240-103-02-000
Mrs. Bilbao noted that Ms. OHagen will be assigned to Navesink Elementary School. Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Self, for approval of Personnel Item 15. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
16). Approval of 2006-07 Administrators salaries:
Principals:
John
Andl $134,640
Charles
Bindig $126,480 (effective 7/1/06-7/31/06)
Dean Bisgrove $ 97,730
Diana Cantillo $122,000
Linda Chadwick $105,140
Patricia Corridon $130,330
Carol Force $127,670
Marie Hartnett $124,130
Patrick Houston $137,690
Mark Kelly $124,040
Michaele McKenna $136,900
Victa McKenzie $123,300
Kathleen Sidoti $118,670
Claire
Skelton $127,270 (effective 7/1/06-8/31/06)
Assistant Principals:
Steve Baglivio $110,060
Susan Blank $116,000
Carol Buckley $105,910
Robert Busler $112,140
Jack Carmody $109,990
Harry Colangelo $ 82,430
Mark Gotthelf $106,510
Thomas Olausen $ 97,980
Anthony Sofia $113,280
Mary Ellen Walker $ 85,440
Directors:
Marjorie Caruso $122,680
Susan Galbraith $121,280
Denise Geier $118,780
Kevin Haines $124,840
Ilene Skolnik $127,850
Motion made by Mrs. Self, seconded by Mrs. Caminiti, for approval of Personnel Item 16. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
17). Approval of transfer/decrease in assignment, effective 9/1/06-6/30/07:
a). Elizabeth Chrzan, New Monmouth, Kindergarten,
Rate - MA Step 4 - $28,060 (50% of $56,120)
Acct. #11-110-100-101-21-000
18). Approval of increase in assignment, effective 9/1/06-6/30/07:
a). Janine Tardio, Lincroft, Kindergarten, Rate MA Step 11 - $59,520
19). Approval of Increments and Salary Adjustments Withheld:
RESOLVED,
that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the
increment and salary adjustments be withheld for the 2006-07 school year for the tenured
employees whose employee numbers are listed below and whose names are on file in the
Board Secretarys office be approved:
4324
4996
20). Approval of transfer/salary adjustment, effective 6/12/06-6/30/07:
Patrick Reilly, Bayview, Custodian, $32,910
21). Approval of Substitute Personnel for the remainder of the 05-06 school year:
Paraprofessionals:
Michele Craffey
Kerry Kitzhoffer
22). Approval of Substitute Personnel for the 06-07 school year:
Secretary: Custodian:
Christine Weimer William Rogers
23). The following employees of Chartwells
Food Service, an approved District
vendor have completed the Emergent Application pending
approval:
Barbara Amodeo
24). Approval of additional CST work staff:
05-06 Hrs 05/06 05/06 06/07 06/07 Total
Up to: Hrly rate: Total: Up to: Hrly rate: 06/07
Laura Shade 6 76.06 456.36 35 78.40 2,744.00
Acct. #11-000-219-104-00-015
25). Approval of additional Summer IEP Work ($1,788)
Sonia
Cataldo 8 hrs @
$37.25/hr ($298.00)
Margaret
Lambe 10 hrs @ $37.25/hr
($372.00)
Cristina
Olsen 30 hrs @
$37.25/hr ($1,117.50)
Acct. #11-000-218-104-00-015
26). Approval of summer hours for Judy Terry, Coordinator of Pupil Services, for a
maximum of 90 hrs @ $76.06/hr for June and $78.39 for July and August for a maximum of $7,056
Acct. #20-250-100-06-100-000
27). Approval of additional staff for the Extended School Year per the following page.
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Agin, for approval of Personnel Items 17 through 27. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies (no on #26), Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs.
Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
28). Approval of 2006-07 Fall Coaches per the following pages.
Mrs. Bilbao noted
that George Kostas and Raymond Convey declined positions and will be removed
from the agenda and that Matt Kirkpatrick will also be removed due to his
appointment. Motion made by Mrs. Self,
seconded by Mrs. Agin, for approval of Personnel Item 28. Motion carried on roll call vote, with the
exception of the HSN Girls Cross Country Head Coach:
Ayes: (5) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Self (no on HSN Girls Cross Country Head Coach), Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
Abst: (3) - Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter and Mrs. Minnuies.
29). 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.
a). Special
Education Paraprofessionals
b). Paraprofessionals
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Stallmeyer, for approval of Personnel Item 29. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
30). Approval
of the following to the approved list of Substitute Teachers per the following
page: SUB-1
31). Approval of summer textbook & instructional materials inventory work staff:
Maximum
90 hrs each @ $10/hr ($1800):
Susan Dempsey
Gina Lewis
Acct. #11-000-223-110-28-141
32). Approval of After School Detention Program hours:
7.5
hrs @ $44.74/hr ($333.53):
Lisa Thorne
Acct. #11-140-100-101-02-000
33). Approval of the following Curriculum Committees:
a) Investigations Program Workshop Planners/Facilitators for 5 hrs. preparation
each
@ $36.42 ($182.10)
and 15 hrs. each @ pro-rata
(adjustment on salary
$667.05)
Cheryl Cuddihy $36.42 $44.47
Acct# 20-274-200-100-06-000
b) AP Calculus Curriculum Writing AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC for an
additional
20 hrs. each @ $36.42 ($1,456.80)
Dona Coffey
Pat Giordano
Acct# 11-000-223-110-28-141
c) Play Production/Stagecraft for 20 hrs. each @ $36.42 (1,456.80) additional
Gerry Mahoney
Alexis Kozak
Acct# 11-000-223-110-28-141
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Stallmeyer, for approval of Personnel Items 30 through 33. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
Mrs. Bilbao introduced two items to the agenda:
34) Approval of Terms & Conditions of Employment for Non-affiliated Positions and Salary Guides A & J.
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Caminiti, for approval of Personnel Item 34. Motion carried on roll call vote:
Ayes: (6) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (2) - Mrs. Gevarter and Mrs. Minnuies.
35) Acceptance of resignation and separation/settlement agreement with 60 days pay for employee #5724.
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Agin, for approval of Personnel Item 35. Motion carried on roll call vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
8. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mrs. Walsh (Legislative) updated the Board on a special summer session in the State Legislature to address property tax
reform and school funding, and also discussed the Leadership Conference she attended.