MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 26, 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, July 26, 2005 in the High School North Library,

63 Tindall Road, Middletown, New Jersey. 

 

Call to Order        At 7:45 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

A moment of silence was held for Elaine Barton, a teacher at Fairview Elementary School, who recently passed away.

 

3.             ROLL CALL

Present:                  Laura Agin, Leonora Caminiti, Dawn Diorio, Sherry Gevarter, Joan Minnuies, Kevin Ryan, Carolyn S. Self, Rose Stallmeyer and Patricia Walsh.

Absent:                  No absentees.

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

 

4.             OPEN TO PUBLIC – COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY

                                Marjorie Cavalier commented on curriculum guide committee members and personnel items.

                                James Cody discussed the High School North fields.

                                Linda Shope discussed a personnel item.

                                Laura Lopez, Sara Russo, Sue Guterri and Linda McLaughlin discussed transfers and personnel items.

                                Tiffany Kenny spoke on spring coaches.

                                Liz Keene discussed a personnel item.

                                Debbie Mrykalo commented on hiring procedures.

                                Ray McLaughlin questioned two postings on open positions.

                                Bonnie Siegel discussed a personnel item.

                                Two audience members commented on the hiring process.

                                Dean Sedecci discussed coaches.

                                James Cody discussed comments made this evening.

                                Ray McLaughlin commented on the hiring process.

                                Jordan Mullvey and Jessica Boyee discussed coaches.

 

Motion to              Mrs. Minnuies made a motion to adjourn to closed session, seconded by Mrs. Gevarter.  Motion carried on voice

Adjourn to            vote at 8:40 p.m.

Closed Session

               

Reconvene            The voting meeting was reconvened at 9:35 p.m. with the same individuals in attendance.

 

 

5.                   MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF:

a.        Regular Voting Meeting – June 21, 2005

b.       Special Voting Meeting – June 30, 2005

 

                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)

               

a.                    R– Jun

6.             REPORTS

 

A.      Report of the President

1.         Motion to approve the District Goals for the 2005-2006 School Year (REMOVED FROM AGENDA)

                               

Goal #1 – Strategic Planning

                                Sub-Goal 1.1          -               Community Based Planning

                                Sub-Goal 1.2          -               Upgrading and Maintaining Facilities

                                Sub-Goal 1.3          -               Alternate Financial Resources

 

                                Goal #2 – Student Achievement

                                Sub-Goal 2.1          -               Decision Based on Data

                                Sub-Goal 2.2          -               Professional Development and Evaluation

 

            Goal #3 - Policy

 

B.  Business Administrator/Board Secretary

 

1.       Approval of Transfers (see following page)

 

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

                Ayes:  (9) – Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh

                                      and Mrs. Minnuies.

                Noes:  (0)

                     

2.       Motion to Approve Bill List for Period June 22, 2005 –July 26, 2005 (Attach #1)

 

                Motion made by Mrs. Self, seconded by Mrs. Diorio.  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:  (1) – Mrs. Walsh.

 

C.  Report of the Superintendent

1.         Presentation:  Elementary Testing (Dr. Ilene Skolnik)

 

7.       RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

 

A.         Curriculum Committee  (Rose Stallmeyer, Chair)

                     

                      1.       Approval of Curriculum Guides:

                                Spanish I

                                Italian I

 

                                Addendum to CP English and Social Studies (This item removed from agenda and will be on the August agenda.)

 

                      2.       Approval of Textbooks Adoptions:

                                Subject……………………………                                           Italian I

                                Title………………………………                                            Forzal

                                Date………………………………                                            2002

                                Publisher…………………………                                           EMC Paradigm Publishing

                                95 Textbooks HS South      47.95                                           $4,555.25

                                130 Textbooks HS North     47.95                                           $6,233.50

                                4 level 1 teacher’s man        45.94                                           N/C

                                4 level 1 teacher’s electronic response                                 79.00                                            N/C

                                110 level – 1 workbook                                                            16.95                                        $1,864.50

                                115 level workbook                                                                  16.95                                            N/C

                                4 level 1 Audiocassette program                                           120.00                                          N/C

                        4 level 1 Audio CD program                                  120.00                             N/C

                                                                                                                                    Total                                    $12,653.25

 

 

                                Subject……………………………                                           Italian I

                                Title………………………………                                            In Italy

                                Publisher…………………………                                           EMC Paradigm Publishing

                                30 Textbooks HS South                                                          24.95                                           $748.50

                                30 Textbooks HS North                                                           24.95                                           $748.50

                                30 Workbooks HS South                                                        9.95                                             $298.50

                                30 Workbooks HS North                                                        9.95                                             $298.50

                                                                                                                                    Total                                      $2,094.00

 

                                Subject………………………………                                       Spanish I

                                Title………………………………….                                       Expresate

                                Date…………………………………                                        2006

                                Publisher…………………………….                                      Holt, Rinehart, Winston

                                LEVEL 1

                                150 Textbooks HS North                                                         56.35                                        $8,452.50

                                95 Textbooks HS South                                                          56.35                                        $5,353.25

                                60 Textbooks Bayshore                                                          56.35                                        $3,381.00

                                160 Textbooks Thompson                                                      56.35                                        $9,016.00

                                95 Textbooks Thorne  56.35                                                   $5,353.25

                                560 Online SE ENHANCED EXPRESATE

                                2006 LV 1/6 YR     56.35                                                           N/C

                                12 One-Stop Planner CD-Rom w/Test

                                Generator Mac/Win Level                                                      84.35                                            N/C

                                12 Audio Compact Discs, Level

                                1, Expresate! ©2006     281.35                                                 N/C

                                12 Cuaderno de Vocabulario

                                Student Edition    10.95                                                           $131.40

                                Expresate

                                12 DVD TUTOR EXPRESATE

                                2006 LV 1               99.00                                                           N/C

                                12 Teacher Edition, Level 1                                                    69.95                                            N/C

                                12 Teacher Resource   187.40                                                 N/C

                                270 Reader Beginning LEE

                                CONMIGO! LV 1 2003 16.40                                                   $4,428.00

                                560 Cuaderno de Actividades

                                Student Edition                                                                        13.20                                        $7,392.00

                                12 Lesson Planner w/

                                Differentiated Instruction,                                                      14.35                                            N/C

                                12 STND ASMNT TUTOR                                                     10.35                                            N/C

                                12 Teacher OHTS 132.40                                                         N/C

                                12 PUZZLEPRO CD-R

                                EXPRESATE 2006                                                                    49.95                                            N/C               

                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                    Total                                    $43,507.40

 

                                                                                                                                    Acct# 11-190-100-640-28-000

                                                                                                                                    Acct# 11-190-100-610-28-000

                     

3.    Submission of the Application for Thompson Middle School to become a supplemental services provider

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

                  4.     Submission of the 2005-2008 ESL Program Plan (Attach #2)

 

5.     Suspension Report (Attachment #3)

 

                Motion made by Mrs. Gevarter, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Curriculum Items 1 through 5 excluding the third

                item under #1.  Dr. Skolnik noted that all costs for item #3 come out of Title I funds, and all certified district staff will be able

                to apply.  Motion carried on voice vote:

                Ayes:  (9) – Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh (abst. #3)

                                      and Mrs. Minnuies.

                Noes:  (0)

 

B.    Finance Committee (Sue Self, Chair)

 

1.           Approval of Resolution to Join the Monmouth Ocean Counties Shared Services Insurance

Fund (a Fund within the New Jersey School Boards Association Insurance Group) for the period

of July 1, 2005 through July 1, 2008. (Attach #4)

                     

2.       Approval of Bids

 

a)          General Supplies  (Part of a Cooperative Bid) $157,062.31 -- 2005-06 School Year

 

Recommend Awarding Bid to:

School Specialty Education                

To be charged to:   11-190-100-610-XX-000

                                                  11-2XX-100-610-XX-000

                                                  11-000-221-600-XX-000

                                                  11-000-230-890-22-175

                                                  11-402-100-800-01-115

                                                  11-000-262-800-31-000

 

b)             Audio Visual Supplies  (Part of a Cooperative Bid) $2,326.24 -- 2005-06 School Year

 

Recommend Awarding Bid to:

National A/V Supply                                             $109.66

Troxell Communications                                       $644.59

Valiant IMC                                                             $1,166.74

Ray Supply                                                             $405.25

To be charged to:   11-190-100-610-XX-000

                                  11-000-222-600-10-132

 

c)             Copy Duplicator Supplies (Part of a Cooperative Bid) $93,518.28 -- 2005-06 School Year

 

Recommend Awarding Bid to:

Savin Corporation                                                     

To be charged to:       11-190-100-610-XX-000

 

d)             Science Supplies (Part of a Cooperative Bid) $14,536.07 -- 2005-06 School Year

 

Recommend Awarding Bid to:

Carolina Biological                                                     $1,760.28

Fisher Scientific                                                          $2,698.69

Frey Scientific                                                             $4.122.06

Para Scientific                                                             $300.07

VWR Scientific Products                                          $2,602.62

Science Kit                                                                  $1,010.35

Benz Microscope Center                                          $127,78

Nasco                                                                           $1,914.22

To be charged to:       11-190-100-610-XX-000

 

e)          Fine Arts Supplies (Part of a Cooperative Bid) $26,084.75 -- 2005-06 School Year

 

Recommend Awarding Bid to:

Sax Arts & Crafts                                                       $10,688.56

Dick Blick Company                                                  $1,664.57

NASCO                                                                        $5,782.17

Triarco Arts & Crafts                                                $7,849.70

Sheffield Pottery, Inc.                                                $99.75

                          To be charged to:       11-190-100-610-XX-000

 

 

 

 

f)              Physical Education Supplies (Part of a Cooperative Bid) $9,348.44 -- 2005-06 School Year

 

Recommend Awarding Bid to:

Effinger Sporting Goods                                           $1,567.42

Passon’s Sports/Sports Supply                              $3,728.43

Sportime                                                                      $4,052.59               

                          To be charged to:       11-190-100-610-XX-000

                                                                               

g)             Health Supplies (Part of a Cooperative Bid) $21,948.95 -- 2005-06 School Year

 

Recommend Awarding Bid to:

Henry Schein                                                             

              To be charged to:       11-000-213-600-00-000

                                                    11-402-100-800-XX-115

 

h)             Technology Supplies (Part of a Cooperative Bid) $2,127.03 -- 2005-06 School Year

 

Recommend Awarding Bid to:

Metco Supply                                                             $63.12

Paxton/Patterson                                                        $671.97

Satco Supply                                                              $320.78

Midwest Shop Supplies                                            $981.50

                          To be charged to:       11-190-100-610-XX-000

                                                                               

i)               Library Supplies (Part of a Cooperative Bid) $3,368.61 -- 2005-06 School Year

 

Recommend Awarding Bid to:

Highsmith                                                                                   

                          To be charged to:       11-190-100-610-XX-000

                                                                                11-000-222-600-XX-1XX

 

j)               Home Economics Supplies (Part of a Cooperative Bid) $3,012.87 -- 2005-06 School Year

 

Recommend Awarding Bid to:

NASCO                                                                        $1,562.29

S.A.N.E.                                                                       $1,450.58               

                          To be charged to:       11-190-100-610-XX-000

 

k)         Locksmith Finish Hardware Sets and Supplies (1 bid received) -- 2005-06 School Year

 

Recommend Awarding Bid to:

Stanley Security Solutions/                     

                                      Best Access Systems                                                    $19,906.28

To be charged to:       11-000-261-610-31-219

 

l)            Printer Consumables (8 bids received)  $85,000 (Total not to exceed budgeted amount.) -- 2005-06 School Year

 

   Recommend Awarding Bid on a Per-Item Basis to:

   Office Needs, Inc., Clark, NJ                                                                                                   

To be charged to:     11-190-100-610-22-000

 

3.       Approval of Transportation Items 

 

                                a)           Request approval for Jointure to Children’s Specialized Hospital Pre-School Program through Essex County Educational Services Commission.

 

                                              One student to Children’s Specialized Hospital Pre-K Program for Extended School Year at a cost of $231.00 per diem for 30 days for a total cost of $6,930.00/.

 

                                              Charge to Account #11-000-270-513-00-000

 

b)          Request approval for Type I, Type II and Extended School Year Transportation Routes for the

              2005-2006 School Year as Per Attached Bid Award Sheet for Bid #2005-2006-1 in the Total Amount

              of $168,339.00.  (Attach # 5)

 

TYPE I TRANSPORTATION:  $11,160.00

Charge to Account #11-000-270-511-00-300

 

TYPE II TRANSPORATITON:  $138,219.60

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

 

EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR:  $18,960.00

Charge to Account #20-250-200-500-06-000

 

c)           Request approval for renewal (2%) of Extended School Year Type II Transportation Route SH-2 in the amount of $4,498.20 for 30 days.

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

 

4.       Approval of Contracts

a)                The Superintendent of Schools recommends the approval of a five-year lease with Commerce Bank at a financing rate of 3.2% (lowest of four rate proposals received) for the financing of $325,000 in technology equipment (computers and peripherals, projects, etc.), with lease payments to be made quarterly over the term.

 

                                b)          Approval of McCloskey Insurance Co. through NJSBAIG, for the District’s Student Athlete

                                              Accident Insurance for the 2005-2006 School Year at a premium of $136,047.  

 

                                              To be charged to:           11-000-262-520-22-212

 

                Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Gevarter, for approval of Finance Items 1 through 4.  Motion carried on

                voice vote:

                Ayes:  (9) – Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and

                                      Mrs. Minnuies.

                Noes:  (0)

 

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

 

                      1.       Approval of Special Services to Classified Handicapped Students (Attach #6 )

2.         Approval of Individual Instruction at Home (Attach #7)

3.       Approval of Settlement regarding Classified Student for $25,000 for 2004/2005

(Charge to Account #11-000-100-566-00-000)

 

                Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Gevarter, for approval of Pupil Services Items 1, 2 & 3.  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 (Dawn Diorio, Chair)

 

1.           Phase II of Athletic Facility Renovations at Middletown High School North Re-bid (4 Bids Received July 15, 2005)

 

Recommend Awarding Bid to:

B & B Construction                                                     $349,000

                          To be charged to:         12-000-400-450-31-0001/20-001-400-720-00-000

 

                Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Gevarter, for approval of Facilities Item 1.  Mr. Doering noted

                that a start date will be given after DEP approval.  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  (Sherry Gevarter, Chair)

Note:  All appointments of the district staff are contingent upon satisfying the requirements of the Criminal History Review.

 

                    1).        Approval of resignations for the purpose of retirement:

 

                                a).  Alida Binetti, Harmony, Paraprofessional, effective 7/1/05

                                b).  Madeline Franklin, Navesink, Paraprofessional, effective 7/1/05

                                c).  Mary P. Heidelberger (1/12/99), Transportation Dept, Secretary – Category 1 (p/t), effective 7/1/05

                                d).  Annette Zelinsky (1/31/86), Bayshore, Language Arts, effective 7/1/05

                                               

                    2).        Approval of resignations:

 

                                a).  Helen Behrens, HS South, Secretary – Category 1, to accept another position, effective 7/11/05

                                b).  Kathleen DeMarco, Bayview, Special Education, for personal reasons, effective 7/1/05

                                c).   Karen DePola, Bayshore, Student Assistance Counselor, to accept another position, effective 9/12/05 or upon

release

                                d).  Robert Erbig, Substitute Teacher, for personal reasons, effective 7/1/05

                                e).  Dorothy Hannigan-McMullen, HS North, LDTC, for personal reasons, effective 8/23/05 or upon release

                                f).  Calvin Jenkins, Middle School ASP, to accept another position, effective 7/18/05

                                g).  Brian P. Mackey, Ph.D., Bayshore, School Psychologist, to relocate, effective 7/1/05

                                h).  Kathleen Orens, Substitute Teacher, for personal reasons, effective 7/1/05

                                i).  Allison Ringer, HS South, Science, for personal reasons, effective 8/29/05

                                j).  Patricia Tartaglia, Substitute Teacher, for personal reasons, effective 7/1/05

                                k).  Veronica Warren, HS North, Assistant Principal, to accept another position, effective 9/1/05

 

                3).            Approval of leaves of absence:

               

                                a).  Michelle Grezner, Dist Elementary Computers, for maternity, effective

                                      9/1/05 through 9/30/05 – Paid – Sick Leave

                                      Acct. #11-120-100-101-20-009

 

                                b).  Kelly C. Matri, HS South, Science, for maternity, effective

                                       9/1/05 through 10/28/05 – Paid – Sick Leave

                                       10/29/05 through 1/26/06 – Unpaid Family Leave Act

                                       1/27/06 through 3/31/06 – Unpaid Leave

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

 

                                c).  Wendy Morales, Bayshore, Social Studies, for Personal/Child Care,

       effective 9/1/05 through 6/30/06 – Unpaid Leave   

 

                                d).  Darryl D. Ramos, New Monmouth, Special Education, for Personal/Child Care,

                                       effective 9/1/05 through 12/31/05 – Unpaid Leave

 

4).            The Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Daniel Skelton, as Interim Assistant Superintendent

for Secondary Education, for the period of September 1, 2005 through December 9, 2005, and as Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education from December 10, 2005 through June 30, 2006, at an annual salary of$132,080 (pro-rated).

                                Acct. #11-000-230-100-24-000

 

                5).            The Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Dorie Tchourumoff, as Principal assigned to

Navesink School, at an annual salary of Step 7 - $102,750 (pro-rated), effective August 8, 2005 through June 30, 2006.

                                Acct. #11-000-240-103-20-000

 

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

 

                                a).  Tara Altberger, Port Monmouth, Grade 1, Rate – BA – Step 5 - $45,220

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

 

                                b).  Jessica Brown, Bayview, Grade  5, Rate – BA – Step 3 - $44,400

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

 

                                c).  Stacey Capestro, Navesink, Rate – MA – Step 2 - $53,365

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

 

                                d).  Jennifer Connelly, HS North, Special Education, Rate – BA – Step 2 - $44,050

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

 

                                e).  Stephanie Dredger, New Monmouth, Grade 4, Rate – MA – Step 2 - $53,365

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

 

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

 

                                a).  Justine Amici, Ocean Ave, Special Education, Monmouth University, BS

                                      Certification – Teacher of the Handicapped

                                      Rate - BA – Step 1 - $43,700

                                      Acct. #11-204-100-101-00-000

 

                                b).  Linda Bardel, New Monmouth, Kindergarten, Monmouth University, MA

                                      Certification – Elementary  (CEAS)

                                      Rate – MA – Step 1 - $26,508  (50% of $53,015)

                                     Acct. #11-110-100-101-21-000

 

                                c).  Claudia Bento, HS South, World Language, Kean University, BA

                                      Certification – French

                                      Rate – BA – Step 6 - $45,650

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

 

                                d).  Tiffany Betz, Harmony, Grade 3, Monmouth University, BS

                                       Certification – Elementary  (CEAS)

                                       Rate – BA – Step 1 - $43,700

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

 

                                e).  Jamie L. Dello Stritto, Navesink, Grade 2, Seton Hall University, BS

                                      Certification – Elementary  (CEAS)

                                      Rate –BA – Step 1 - $43,700

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

                                               

                                f).  Devin de los Reyes, Lincroft, Special Education, Monmouth University, BS

                                      Certification – Teacher of the Handicapped

                                      Rate – BA – Step 1 - $43,700

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

 

                                g).  Felicia Froimovitz, Dist Elementary School Psychologist, Columbia Univ, MA

                                       Certification – School Psychologist

                                       Rate – MA – Step 7 - $55,460

                                       Acct. #11-000-219-104-00-000

 

                                h).  Michael Gannon, Bayshore, Social Studies, Ramapo College, BA

                                       Certification – Social Studies  (CE)

                                       Rate – BA – Step 1 - $43,700

                                        Acct. #11-130-100-101-03-000

 

                                i).  Jennifer L. Gardner, HS South, Special Education, Georgian Court University, BA

                                     Certification – Teacher of the Handicapped

                                     Rate – BA – Step 5 - $45,220

                                     Acct. #11-209-100-101-00-000

                               

                                j).  Maria Fatima Kameno, Fairview, Grade 1, Seton Hall University, BS

                                     Certification – Elementary

                                     Rate – BA – Step 1 - $43,700

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

 

                                k).  Tammy S. Laverty, Ocean Ave, Grade 4, Monmouth University, MA

                                      Certification – Elementary  (CEAS)

                                     Rate – MA – Step 1 - $53,015

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

 

                                l).  Kelly McBride, New Monmouth, Special Education, Kean University, BA

                                      Certification – Teacher of the Handicapped

                                      Rate – BA – Step 1 - $43,700

                                      Acct. #20-255-100-100-06-000

 

                                m). Svetlana Nosova, Thorne, Music, Daugaupils University, MA

                                      Certification – Music

                                      Rate – MA – Step 4 - $54,115

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

 

                                n). Anu E. Niskala-Muniz, Dist School Psychologist, Montclair State University, MA

                                      Certification – School Psychologist

                                      Rate – MA – Step 1 - $53,015

                                      Acct. #11-000-219-104-00-000

 

                                o).  Kristen M. Oches, HS South, Social Studies, Monmouth University, MA

                                        Certification – Social Studies  (CEAS)

                                        Rate – MA – Step 1 - $53,015

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

 

                                p).  Amy Pomerantz, HS South, LDTC, Georgian Court College, MA

                                        Certification - LDTC

                                        Rate – M+10 – Step 21 - $79,177

                                        Acct. #11-000-219-04-00-000

                                                   

                                q).  Marisa Ruggieri, River Plaza, Grade 1, Monmouth University, MA

                                        Certification – Elementary  (CEAS)

                                        Rate – MA – Step 1 - $53,015

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

 

                                r).  Kevin Shull, Thompson, Language Arts, Kean University, BA

                                      Certification – English

                                      Rate – BA – Step 3 - $44,400

                                      Acct. #11-130-100-101-04-000     

 

                                s).  Jessica Soloman, Fairview, Grade 4, Rowan University, BA

                                        Certification – Elementary  (CEAS)

                                        Rate – BA – Step 1 - $43,700

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

 

                                t).  Christine Sweeney, River Plaza, Grade 2, Monmouth University, MA

                                        Certification – Elementary  (CEAS)

                                        Rate – MA – Step 1 - $53,015

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

 

                                u).  Lisa Thompson, Leonardo, Kindergarten, Monmouth University, MA

                                        Certification – Elementary  (CEAS)

                                        Rate – MA – Step 1 - $53,015

                                        Acct. #11-110-100-101-21-000

 

                                v).  Jeanette VanFechtmann, Thompson, Science, Thomas Edison State College, BA

                                      Certification – Elementary/MS Science  (CE)

                                      Rate – BA – Step 1 - $43,700

                                      Acct. #11-130-100-101-04-000

 

 

                                w).  Scott Visco, HS South, Music, The College of New Jersey, BA

                                      Certification – Music

                                      Rate – BA – Step 4 - $44,800

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

 

                                x).  Kathleen Youncoski, Fairview, Kindergarten, New Jersey City University, BA

                                        Certification – Elementary

                                        Rate – BA – Step 1 - $43,700

                                        Acct. #11-110-100-101-21-000

 

                                y).  Jill Zdep, Middletown Village, Grade 4, Monmouth University, MA

                                        Certification – Elementary  (CEAS)

                                        Rate – MA – Step 1 - $53,015

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

 

                Motion made by Mrs. Gevarter, seconded by Mrs. Walsh, for approval of Personnel Items 1 through 7.  Mrs. Minnuies

                and Mrs. Walsh commented on the procedures used in dealing with personnel items.  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:  (1) – Mrs. Walsh (yes on #4 & 5).

 

                8).            Approval of new hires, effective upon release through 6/30/06:

 

                                a).  Sheri L. Dall, Middletown Village, Grade 3, Kean University, MA

                                        Certification – Elementary

                                        Rate – MA – Step 7 - $55,460

                                        Acct. #11-120-10-101-20-000

 

                                b).  Michael Isparro, HS North, Health & Physical Education, Monmouth Univ, MA

                                        Certification – Health & Physical Education

                                        Rate – MA – Step 2 - $53,365

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

 

                                c).   Julie A. Riccio, HS North, School Social Worker, Monmouth University, MSW

                                        Certification – School Social Worker

                                        Rate – MA – Step 5 - $54,535

                                        Acct. #11-000-219-104-00-000

 

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

 

                                a).  Jaime Ascolese, Lincroft, Grade 2, St. Joseph’s University, BS

                                        Certification – Elementary (CEAS)

                                        Rate – BA – Step 1 - $43,700

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

 

                                b).  Timothy Heaney, HS North, Special Education, Wagner College, MS

                                        Certification – Teacher of the Handicapped

                                        Rate – MA – Step 3 - $53,715

                                        Acct. #11-209-100-101-00-000

 

                                c).  Ashley Hughes, Thompson, Science, Moravian College, BS

                                        Certification – Elementary/MS Science  (CEAS)

                                        Rate – BA – Step 1 - $43,700

                                        Acct. #11-130-100-101-04-000

 

                                d).  Shannon Kerrigan, HS South, Special Education, Turo College, MS

                                        Certification – Teacher of the Handicapped

                                        Rate – MA – Step 6 - $54,965

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

 

 

 

                                e).  Susan M. Lagrotteria, Bayshore, Language Arts, Seton Hall University, BS

                                      Certification – Elementary/MS Language Arts

                                      Rate – BA – Step 2 - $44,050

                                      Acct. #11-130-100-101-03-000

 

                                f).  Dan Ling, Thorne, Special Education, University of Delaware, BS

                                        Certification – Teacher of the Handicapped

                                        Rate – BA – Step 1 - $43,700

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

 

g).  Elizabeth Osborne, Bayshore/Thorne, Special Education, Georgian Court Univ, BA

                                        Certification – Teacher of the Handicapped

                                Rate – BA – Step 1 - $43,700

                                Acct. #11-213-100-101-00-000/11-130-100-101-05-000

 

                10).          Approval of new hires, effective 8/1/05 through 6/30/06:

 

                                a).  James Bane, Thorne, Night Custodian, Rate – Step 0 - $25,453 (pro-rated)

                                      Effective – 8/1/05 through 6/30/06

                                      Acct. #11-000-262-100-05-023

 

                                b).  Mark Thompson, District Goundsperson, Rate – Step 0 - $25,280 (pro-rated)

                                      Effective – 8/1/05 through 6/30/06

                                      Acct. #11-000-262-100-31-028

 

                                c).  Yvonne Thorne, Pupil Services, Secretary – Category 2 (10 mos),

                                        Rate – Step 11 - $27,339

                                        Effective – 8/18/05 through 6/30/06

                                        Acct. #11-000-219-105-32-016

 

                 11).         Approval of change in assignment, effective 7/18/05 through 6/30/06:

                                a).  Thomas Stromberg, Thorne, Chief Day Custodian, Rate – Step 19 - $47,802  (pro-rated)

 

                12).          Approval of increase/change in assignments effective 9/1/05-6/30/06:

 

                                a).  Leslie Havens, River Plaza, Special Education, Rate – BA – Step 16 - $52,200

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

 

                                b).  Laura Silva, Nut Swamp, Grade 1, Rate – BA – Step 5 - $45,220

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

 

                Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Gevarter, for approval of Personnel Items 8 through 12.  Motion carried

                on voice vote:

                Ayes:  (9) – Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self (no on #8b), Mrs. Stallmeyer,

                                      Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies (no on #8b).

                Noes:  (0)

 

                13).          Approval of reappointment of district administrators, effective 9/1/05 through 6/30/06:

 

                                a)  Kevin Haines, Director of Co-Curricular Student Activities Including Inter-Scholastic

                                      Athletics, Rate – Step 12 - $119,460 (pro-rated)

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

                                b). Laurie Allocco, Personnel Director, Rate – Step 5 - $65,575 (pro-rated)

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

 

                Motion made by Mrs. Gevarter, seconded by Mrs. Walsh, for approval of Personnel Item 13.  Motion carried

                on voice vote:

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

                Noes:  (1) – Mrs. Minnuies.

 

                14).          Approval of salary adjustments:

 

                                Effective 9/1/05-6/30/06:

                                a).  Karen Bilbao, Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Services & Educational Research $132,080

                                b).  Jeffrey Marshall, HS North, Science, Rate – M+20, Step 6 - $57,685

                                c).  Doreen Cohen, Dist Elementary Health & PE                              $75,162

                                d).  David Way, HS South, World Language                                   $56,985

 

                                Effective 7/1/05-6/30/06 (Black Seal License):

                                a).  Charles Alessi, Bayview, Custodian - Rate – Step 2 - $25, 885

 

                Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Gevarter, for approval of Personnel Item 14.  Mrs. Minnuies commented

that 14a (Assistant Superintendent) was negotiated last year and the experience rating and title were fair noting that a raise should have been recommended in May when the position was appointed.    Motion carried on voice vote:

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

                Noes:  (1) – Mrs. Minnuies.

 

                15).          Approval of promotions:

                                a).  William Brown, District Groundsperson, Rate – Step 25 - $46,379 (pro-rated) effective 8/1/05 through 6/30/06

                                     Acct. #11-000-262-100-31-028

 

                                b).  Robyn Tarallo, HS South, Secretary – Category 1 (12 mos), Rate - Step 6 - $32,800

                                      (pro-rated), effective 7/12/05 through 6/30/06

                                                                                                   

                16).          Approval of transfers, effective 9/1/05-6/30/06, per the following page.   

 

                17).          Approval of addition to Child Study Team work:

                                                                                Max hrs:                 Hrly rate:                Total:

                                Nancy Pavelka-Luebs         25                            $59.80                     $1,495.00

                                Acct. #11-000-219-104-00-000

                                               

                18).          Approval of District Mentors in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:11-4:

                                Charlene Steib

                                Gail Ritter

 

                19).          Approval of additional Special Contract for 04-05:

                                Lisa Neel                Elem/Art (pp)                         Step 4     $462.71

                                Acct. #11-401-100-100-20-000

 

                Motion made by Mrs. Gevarter, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Personnel Items 15 through 19.  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)

 

                20).          Approval of Coaches per the following pages.

 

                Motion made by Mrs. Gevarter, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Personnel Item 20.  Mrs. Gevarter stated that she

                will be supporting the recommendation for head baseball coach at HSN as the individual is a teacher in this district, but would

                be voting no on the head softball coach at HSN because of the success of the current program.  Mrs. Minnuies stated her

agreement with Mrs. Gevarter’s comments and noted that she did not like the way the situation was handled.  Mrs. Walsh commented on the way the district approaches hiring.  Motion carried on roll call vote with the exception of the HSN head softball coach:

                Ayes:  (7) – Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti (no on HSN head softball coach), Mrs. Diorio (no on HSN head softball coach),

                                      Mrs. Gevarter (no on HSN head softball coach), Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self and Mrs. Minnuies (no on all HSN coaches

                                      excluding HSN baseball coach; abst. field hockey).

                Noes:  (2) – Mrs. Stallmeyer and Mrs. Walsh.

               

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

 

                                                                               

               

22).          Approval of substitute personnel:                                                                                                   

                                Paraprofessionals:              

                                Carmen Kegel                                       Lisa Spinelli

                                Mary Ellen Kuhn                                  Cathy Stean

                                Tiffani Maurer                                      Eleanor Tamburella

                                Arletta Oleson                                      Linda Waylett

                                Annette Ortiz-Galvin

                                Secretary:                                              Custodians:

                                Patricia Walla                                        Daniel Farinaro

                                                                                                Daniel Chaney

 

                23).          Approval of revisions to the Extended School Year Program per the following page.

 

                24).          Approval of additional Special Education Paraprofessionals for the 2005-06 school year:

                                Shirley Goger

                                Dolores Castro

               

                                All Paraprofessional appointments subject to budgetary constraints, enrollment and IEP requirements.

                               

25).          The following employees of Chartwells Food Service, an approved District vendor, have completed an Emergent Application pending approval:

Carol Bedford

 

              26).            Approval of the following curriculum committees:

                                (Acct# 11-000-223-110-28-141)

 

                                a)  Curriculum Writing for Enrichment Program for 25 hrs.  @ $36.42 ($10,015.50) – Additional hours

                                                Toni Alfano

                                                Dina Betancourt

                                                Marie Cox

                                                Debbie Donovan

                                                Susan Duckworth

                                                Rosemarie Imtanios

                                                Darlene Margulis

                                                Charlene O’Hagan

                                                Nicole Sansone

                                                Amy Staudt

                                                Karen Zupancic

 

                                b)  Curriculum Writing for Gifted and Talented Program for 12 hrs, @ $36.42  ($437.04) – addition

                                                Susan Duckworth

 

                Motion made by Mrs. Gevarter, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Personnel Items 21 through 26.  Motion carried

                on voice vote:

                Ayes:  (9) – Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter (abst. on #23), Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer,

                                      Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.

                Noes:  (0)

 

8.           BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

Mrs. Diorio (Facilities) noted the bid has been awarded tonight for the second phase of High School North athletic fields.  She stated the referendum work at H.S. North is scheduled to be completed August 1st, the Ocean Avenue POD work and the

Bayview rooftop air conditioning work are on schedule.  Mrs. Diorio also stated that soccer will be played on two upper field areas at H.S. North in the fall.  She noted that the committee has requested that proposals be sought from grass management companies for the H.S. North field and that the H.S. South field stadium project is ongoing with punchlist items still to be completed to the district’s satisfaction.  Mrs. Diorio stated that a letter has been sent to IC Improvements giving them a final deadline of July 31st to finish the punchlist items.  Mrs. Self (Finance) commended the business office on the low bids for the technology equipment lease and low costs for transportation.  Mrs. Caminiti stated the co-curriculum schedule is still not

 

 

 

 

 

available.  Mrs. Stallmeyer (Curriculum) stated that training for middle school math is almost completed, the summer reading program met with 80 students in grade one, and basic skills camp is about to begin for grades 5 and 7.  She also stated that the committee will be meeting shortly to review and evaluate the reading and math programs and will be reviewing the work of the ad hoc committee.  Mrs. Stallmeyer noted that work is being done on the freshman orientation program at both North and South, and that a second presentation on Strategic Planning will be made at the August workshop meeting by the State Department of Education.  Mrs. Gevarter (Personnel) stated the committee will be meeting shortly to review all current procedures for hiring and for notification, noting the meeting can be sunshined for the full Board to attend.  The consensus of the Board was that they would all like to be included.  Mr. Ryan (Technology) discussed the very favorable lease rates on the laptop computers for the middle schools, and the district could, therefore, upgrade the computer labs at Thompson and Thorne (Bayshore’s is newer). 

 

9.           OLD BUSINESS – no old business.                 

 

10.             NEW BUSINESS

Mrs. Walsh suggested adding District administrators to the Board’s table at the Workshop Meeting so that they can participate in discussions.  Dr. Witmer stated that there are very few districts that have assistant superintendents at the Board’s table and the administrators have the ability to make adequate contributions by raising their hand and being recognized by the Chair.  Mrs. Diorio agreed with Mrs. Walsh noting the Workshop Meeting is an ideal place to exchange information and administrators should be included.  Dr. Witmer stated this suggestion should be taken up in committee.

 

11.             OPEN TO PUBLIC

Marjorie Cavalier discussed a personnel item and the health curriculum.

Bert Burns discussed the Athletic Field bid and field usage.

Frank Higgins discussed a school sending area in Port Monmouth.

                                                                                                                   

12.        MOTION TO ADJOURN – At 11:20 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

8/8/05