MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 23, 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, August 23, 2005 in the High School North Library,

63 Tindall Road, Middletown, New Jersey.

Call to Order At 7:30 p.m., the meeting was called to order.

1. SUNSHINE NOTICE:

“Adequate notice of this meeting was provided by sending such notice to the Asbury Park Press, the

Independent, the Courier, and the Two River Times and the posting of such notice at the August T.

Miner Administration Building and each elementary, middle, and secondary school in the district.”

2. PLEDGE OF ALLIGENCE

3. ROLL CALL

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

Absent: Laura Agin.

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

4. OPEN TO PUBLIC – COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY

Marjorie Cavalier discussed district goals and personnel items.

Diane Swaim discussed budget transfers and a personnel item.

5. MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF: July 26, 2005

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

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

Mrs. Minnuies.

Noes: (0)

6. REPORTS

A. Report of the President

1) Presentation: Annette Kaplan – “Strategic Planning” CANCELLED

2) Resolution to be submitted to the NJSBA Delegates Assembly to allow all standardized and state testing scores

for all students attending all programs at the Voc Tech schools for computing back to the home school.

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

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

Mrs. Minnuies.

Noes: (0)

B. Business Administrator/Board Secretary

1. Approval of Transfers (see following page)

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

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

Mrs. Minnuies.

Noes: (0)

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

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

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

Mrs. Minnuies.

Noes: (0)

3. Motion to accept the Board Secretary’s Certification that no major budget line item has been over-expended for the month of June 2005

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

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

Mrs. Minnuies.

Noes: (0)

4. Motion to Approve Bill List for Period July 27, 2005 –August 23, 2005 (Attach #2)

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

Ayes: (8) -- Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh (abst. on

Kenney & Gross bills) and Mrs. Minnuies (abst. on all MOESC).

Noes: (0)

a. Report of the Superintendent

Dr. Witmer noted that the district hired 80 certificated staff over the summer, including 5 administrators and 75 teaching members. He also stated that over 200 students were part of the extended education program during the summer, with many district students volunteering to assist extended program students. Dr. Witmer stated that the district also ran the elementary reading program and a new program, basic skills camp. He noted that a new program will be started this school year, S.A.I.L. (Students Active In Learning). There will be a presentation on the progress of this program in October or November.

1. Motion to Approve the District Goals for the 2005-2006 School Year:

Goal #1 – Student Achievement

Sub-Goal 1.1 - Decision Based on Data

Sub-Goal 1.2 - Professional Development and Evaluation

Goal #2 – Planning

Sub-Goal 2.1 - Community Based Planning

Sub-Goal 2.2 - Upgrading and Maintaining Facilities

Sub-Goal 2.3 - Alternate Financial Resources

Goal #3 – Policy

Dr. Witmer stated that action plans for the goals are forthcoming. Motion made by Mrs. Gevarter, seconded by Mr. Ryan. Motion carried on voice vote:

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

Noes: (0)

2. Acceptance of Settlement between JG and Middletown Township Board of Education

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

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

Noes: (0)

3. Approval of Revised Organization Chart (Attach #3)

Dr. Witmer stated two changes to the Organization Chart: (1) remove athletic responsibility from Assistant Principal and,

(2) add policy responsibility to Dr. Skolnik. Motion made by Mrs. Gevarter, seconded by Mrs. Walsh. Motion carried on

voice vote:

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

Noes: (0)

7. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

A. Curriculum Committee (Rose Stallmeyer, Chair)

1. Acknowledgement of Honor Roll Students (see following pages)

2. Approval of Curriculum Guides:

Addendum to CP English and Social Studies

Project S.A.I.L. (Students Active in Learning)

3. Approval of Home Schooling:

CL and JL will be using curriculum from Maranatha Christian Academy

4. Approval of Field Trip:

High School North US II AP

Leave: Sunday, October 2, 2005

Return: Monday, October 3, 2005

Destination: Plymouth Plantation and Boston, Massachusetts

Purpose: to provide the students the opportunity to explore the

social, religious, political and economic realities of colonial

Massachusetts.

42 – 47 students and 7-8 adults

Faculty member is Ellen Hill

Students will miss one day of school

(Cost of trip paid by students)

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

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

Mrs. Minnuies.

Noes: (0)

B. Finance Committee (Sue Self, Chair)

1. Approval of Transportation Items:

a) Request for approval for St. Agnes routes SA-1 & SA-3 for 2005-2006 school year:

Murphy Transportation:

SA-1 – 94.09 per diem for 180 days for a total cost of $16,936.20

SA-3 – 106.70 per diem for 180 days for a total cost of $19,206.00

Recommend award to Murphy Transportation, Inc.

Charge to Account Code: 11-000-270-511-00-300.

2. Resolution Appointing A Qualified Purchasing Agent and Increasing Bid Threshold, Subject To The Provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et. seq.

WHEREAS, the recent changes to the Public School Contracts Law gave boards of education the ability to increase their bid threshold up to $29,000; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3a permits an increase in the bid threshold if a Qualified Purchasing Agent is appointed as well as granted the authorization to negotiate and award such contracts below the bid threshold; and

WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5:34-5 et seq. establishes the criteria for qualifying as a Qualified Purchasing Agent; and

WHEREAS, William J. Doering possesses the designation of Qualified Purchasing Agent as issued by the Director of the Division of Local Government services in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:34-5 et seq.; and

WHEREAS, Middletown Township Board of Education desires to increase the bid threshold as provided in N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the governing body of the Middletown Township Board of Education, in the county of Monmouth, in the State of New Jersey hereby increases its bid threshold to $29,000; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the governing body hereby appoints William J. Doering as the Qualified Purchasing Agent to exercise the duties of a purchasing agent pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-2b, with specific relevance to the authority, responsibility, and accountability of the purchasing activity of the Board of Education; and be it further

RESOLVED, that in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:34-5.2, the Board of Education Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this Resolution and a copy of William J. Doering’s certification to the Director of the Division of Local Government Services.

I, William J. Doering, Secretary of the Middletown Township Board of Education, in the County of Monmouth, State

of New Jersey do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Resolution adopted by the governing body of the Middletown Township Board of Education, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey at a regular meeting of said governing body held on August 23, 2005.

_______________________________________

William J. Doering

School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

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

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

Noes: (0)

C. Facilities Committee (Dawn Diorio, Chair)

1. Authorization of Execution and Delivery of a Section 15 Grant Agreement between the Middletown Township Board

of Education and the New Jersey Schools Construction Corporation for the following Department of Education

approved project:

State Plan 3160-050-05-1000 – High School North

And approve the Delegation of Authority to William J. Doering, School Business Administrator, to

supervise the above-listed school facilities project.

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

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

Noes: (0)

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

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

2. Acceptance of IDEA-B FY2006 Basic Funds of $2,385,013 and Preschool Funds of $96,571.

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

Ayes: (6) -- Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer and Mrs. Walsh.

Noes: (1) -- Mrs. Caminiti.

Abst: (1) -- Mrs. Minnuies.

3. Acceptance of a tuition student from Red Bank Borough into the Bayview school, LLD class, with a

Multiply Disabled classification at a tuition rate of $22,621. Transportation will be provided by Red Bank

Borough.

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

Ayes: (7) -- Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer and Mrs. Walsh.

Noes: (1) -- Mrs. Minnuies.

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:

a). Cathy J. Durrett-Filusch, Dist Elementary Reading Specialist, to relocate, effective 9/1/05

b). Kathie Mocik, as District Substitute Calling Secretary, effective 10/2/05

c). Jessica Rizzo, Thorne, Night Custodian, for personal reasons, effective 8/26/05

d). Stacey Wright-Babcock, HS North, Social Studies, to relocate, effective 9/1/05

2). Approval of leave of absence:

a). Cheryl Keene, Navesink, Paraprofessional, for medical reasons, effective 9/1/05

through 12/16/05 – Unpaid Leave

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

a). Jon Scala, HS North, Social Studies, Rate – BA – Step 2 - $44,050

b). Susan Turner, HS North, Business, Rate – M+10 – Step 12 - $59,425

c). Tamara Woods, HS North, English, Rate – BA – Step 2 - $44-050

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

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

a). Brian Carhart, HS South, Security Guard, Rate - $10.50/hr

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

b). Joy Hencoski, Navesink, Kindergarten, Georgian Court University, BA

Certification – Elementary (CEAS)

Rate – BA – Step 1 - $21,850 (50% of $43,700)

Acct. #11-120-100-101-21-000

c). Kelli A. Hibell, Middletown Village, Grade 1, Georgian Court University, MA

Certification – Elementary (CEAS)

Rate – MA – Step 1 - $53,015

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

d). Joanne Pariso, HS North, Night Custodian, Rate – Step 0 - $25,453 (Pro-rated)

Acct. #11-000-262-100-01-023

e). Deanna Sanford, Ocean Ave, Grade 1, Monmouth University, MA

Certification – Elementary (CEAS)

Rate – MA – Step 1 - $53,015

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

f). Barbara Volpe, New Monmouth, Kindergarten, St. John’s University, MS

Certification – Elementary

Rate – MA – Step 5 - $54,535

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

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

a). Jodi Erichsen, HS North, School Psychologist, Kean University, MA

Certification – School Psychologist

Rate – MA – Step 15 - $59,985 (Pro-rated)

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

b). Shirley Gonzales, Bayshore, Substance Awareness Coordinator

New York University – MA

Certification – Substance Awareness Coordinator

Rate – MA – Step 5 - $54,535 (Pro-rated)

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

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

a). Dina Marie Laue, HS South, Science, Monmouth University, BS

Certification – Biological Science (CE)

Rate – BA – Step 1 - $43,700

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

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

a). Jane O’Connell, Port Monmouth, Kindergarten, Rate – BA – Step 13 - $49,340

b). Natalie Soto, Dist Speech Language Specialist, Rate – MA – Step 4 - $54,115

Acct. #11-000-216-100-00-000

8). Approval of transfer/decrease in assignment, effective 9/1/05 – 6/30/06:

a). Jayne Balka, Middle School ASP, Rate – BA – Step 8 - $30,507 (68% of $44,864)

Acct. #11-130-100-101-03-000/11-130-100-101-04-000/11-130-100-101-05-000

9). Approval of salary adjustments/corrections:

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

Carol Loeffler, Port Monmouth, Grade 3 $ 91,277

Carolyn Fennessey, M Vill/Fairv, Spec Education $ 55,955

Joseph Lawlor, Baysh/Elem, Music $ 83,117

Donald Magaw, Thorne, Health & PE $ 75,562

Sandra Stevens, Port Monmouth, School Nurse $ 70,079

Effective 8/3/05-8/31/05:

Daniel Skelton, HS South, Interim Asst Principal $113,700 (pro-rated)

Effective 8/1/05-6/30/06:

` Clifford Bonhard, Thorne, Custodian $ 43,851 (pro-rated)

Effective 8/16/05-6/30/06 (Black Seal Lic):

Michael McCray, Jr, HS North, Night Custodian $ 25,885 (pro-rated)

10). Approval of dates of employment:

a). Sherri Dall, Middletown Village, effective 9/1/05

b). Michael Isparro, HS North, Health & Physical Education, effective 9/1/05

c). Julie Riccio, HS North, SSW, effective 9/1/05

11). Approval of promotions:

a). Deborah Studd, HS South, Secretary – Category 2 (12 mos)

Rate – Step 4 - $28,450 (Pro-rated)

Effective – 9/1/05 through 6/30/06

Acct. #11-000-240-105-18-016

b). William Schrader, Thorne, Chief Night Custodian

Rate – Step 2 - $28,627 (Pro-rated)

Effective – 8/1/05 through 6/30/06

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

From: To:

Todd Liebman Thorne/Health-PE North/Health-PE

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

Sonia Cataldo Dist ESL Harm-Nut Swamp/BSI

Acct. #11-230-100-101-00-000/20-231-100-100-06-000

Ron Webb Leon/BSI Leon-Midd Vill/BSI

Mavis Nellis Vill-Nut Swamp/BSI Naves/BSI

Linda Waite Pt Mon-Ocean/BSI Pt Mon/BSI

Andrea Burke Fairv-RiverPl/Speech Ocean-RiverPl/Speech

Lois Avrin Thorne-Baysh/Speech Baysh-Thorne-PtMon/Speech

Kathleen Kamaris Ocean-Leon/Speech Fairv-Leon/Speech

Corrections:

Stanley Balmer Dist/Adaptive PE Thorne/Health-PE

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

Jacqueline Conniff R Plaza/Res Rm R Plaza/Gr 2

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

13). Approval of Custodial transfers:

Effective 8/1/05-6/30/06 From: To:

William Westerberg, Jr Bayshore Thorne

Clifford Bonhard Ocean Thorne

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

Jessica Rizzo Thorne Bayshore

Anthony Dura Thorne Bayshore

Acct. #11-000-262-100-03-023

Steven Palasti Bayshore Ocean

Acct. #11-000-262-100-20-023

Effective 8/15/05-6/30/06:

Nancy Viccia Lincroft River Plaza

Richard Bartlett River Plaza Lincroft

14). Approval of Special Contract Charts per the following pages.

15). Approval of Special Contracts:

Mike McCray North/Athletic Equip Mgr. Step 4 $6395.00

3-Seasons (per season)

Justin Mayer North Football Asst. Step 1 $4249.00

Tiffany Kenney North/Girls Frosh Basketball Step 1 $3505.00

Vincent Esposito North Baseball Asst. Step 1 $3472.00

Acct. #11-402-100-100-01-011

Thomas Murphy South/Athletic Equip Mgr Step 1 $5675.00

3-Seasons (per season)

Acct. #11-402-100-100-02-011

Dan Ling Thorne Wrestling Step 1 $2905.00

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

Adjustments:

Jennifer Connelley North/2-Seas Cheerleading Head Step 1 $2073.00

(per season)

Dana Valenti North/2-Seas Cheerleading Asst. Step 3 $1823.00

(per season)

Acct. #11-402-100-100-01-011

Adrienne Colangelo South/2-Seas Cheerleading Head Step 4 $2325.00

(per season)

Christine Sikora South/2-Seas Cheerleading Asst. Step 3 $1823.00

(per season)

Acct. #11-402-100-100-02-011

Ken Faaland Thorne/Fall Athletic Manager Step 4 $3217.00

Meredith McGee Thorne/1-Season Cheerleading Step 2 $1401.00

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

James Anderson Thompson/Athletic Manager Step 4 $3217.00

3-Seasons (per season)

Jacqueline Maffucci Thompson/1-Seas Cheerleading Step 2 $1401.00

Matthew Kirkpatrick Thompson/Girls Soccer Step 4 $3110.00

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

Sean Dunphy Bayshore/Athletic Manager Step 3 $3059.00

3-Seasons (per season)

Anna Celenti Bayshore/1-Seas Cheerleading Step 1 $1375.00

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

16). Approval of additional Summer Child Study Team Work per the following page.

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

per the following page.

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

18). Approval of Paraprofessionals for the 2005-06 school year per the following page

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

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

Patricia Dolan John Cholett

Ruth Hodum Tara Raspanti

Nicole Zozzaro Loren Rogers

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

21). Approval of substitute personnel:

Paraprofessionals: Secretary:

Marilyn Ascone Marion Morgan Nelida Catania

Christine Alberto Ellen Nash

Nelida Catania Donna Stevens

Maureen Ebner Caroline Todd

Sandra Berk

School Nurse for the Extended School Year Program:

Marcella McGarry $36.42/hr

Acct. #20-250-100-100-05-000

22). Approval of Job Descriptions per the following pages:

Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education

Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

Director of Testing, Technology, Grants, BSI, ESL & Special Projects

23). Approval of Increment and Salary Adjustments Withheld:

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the increment

and salary adjustment be withheld for the 2005-06 school year for the tenured employees

whose employee numbers are listed below and whose names are on file in the Board

Secretary’s office be approved: 4741 & 4996

24). Approval of Academic Assistance (BSI) camp staff:

a) Two Week Assistance Camp for 8 hrs. each maximum @ 36.42 curriculum

rate ($1,165.44) and maximum of 32 hrs. each @ pro rata ($6,965.76)

Ginny Santa Croce $63.32

Mary Ellen Cotter $69.26

Tereza Perpinan $38.88

Joseph Puzzo $46.22

Acct # 20-231-100-100-05-000

25). Approval of additional hours for Extended School Year Program staff:

No Hrs Hrly Rate Total

Marge Norton 20 $12.00 $240

Acct. #20-250-100-100-05-000

26). The Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Thomas Olausen,

as Assistant Principal assigned to HS South at an annual salary of Step 6,

$94,500 (pro-rated), for the period of August 24, 2005 through June 30, 2006.

Acct. #11-000-240-103-02-000

27). The Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Mary Ellen Walker,

as Assistant Principal assigned to HS South at an annual salary of Step 2,

$82,200 (pro-rated), for the period of August 24, 2005 through June 30,2006.

Acct. #11-000-240-103-02-000

28). The Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Carol Buckley,

as Assistant Principal assigned to HS North at an annual salary of Step 8,

$102,270 (pro-rated), for the period of August 29, 2005 through June 30,2006.

Acct. #11-000-240-103-01-000

29). The following employee of Chartwells Food Service, an approved District

vendor, has completed an Emergent Application pending approval: Yolanda Lusinger

Dr. Witmer noted the addition of an addendum page containing two items (following). Motion made by Mrs. Gevarter, seconded by Mr. Ryan. Motion carried on voice vote:

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

Noes: (0)

8. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

Mrs. Gevarter (Personnel) reported interviews are scheduled for Friday for Director of Educational Technology & Special

Projects. Mr. Ryan (Technology) reported the parental disclosure form has been completed, and computer labs are being set up

in Thompson and Thorne. He noted that students at Thorne will share interactive lessons with students at a Plainfield

school. Mrs. Diorio (Facilities) reported that the H.S. North referendum project is near completion and a public tour will be

advertised, and the work on the North soccer field will be started for work outside the DEP wetlands area (district is awaiting

DEP approval for the remainder of the work). Mrs. Diorio stated that drainage work will begin at Leonardo and Lincroft. She

noted that work on the Ocean Avenue POD is progressing and the Board will be touring the area Monday, although the rooftop air conditioning unit has not yet been received from the manufacturer. Mrs. Diorio stated that progress is being made on replacement of the Bayview rooftop air conditioning units. After receiving another proposal on the maintenance of the turf at H.S. North, the committee agreed to remain with the present provider. The new proposal would provide the same service at $5,500 more that the district now pays. Mrs. Diorio stated that the committee agreed that the district should be resting, on a rotating basis, the fields used by the Township for Parks and Recreation, noting the field in greatest disrepair is Nut Swamp which will be rested for the summer of 2006. Dr. Witmer was asked to send a letter to the Mayor and Township Committee advising them of this decision. Mrs. Caminiti (Co-Curricular) reported the committee’s decision on priorities using the fields: (1) Varsity football, JV football, and band practice, (2) all other varsity games at the discretion of the Athletic Director in consultation with the building principal, (3) freshman football games, all other JV and freshman games at the discretion of the Athletic Director in consultation with the building principal, (4) practices scheduled using same priorities as 1 through 3, (5) tournaments may cause revision in scheduling, (6) every effort should be made to reschedule games cancelled due to inclement weather, without bumping a previously scheduled game at any level. Mrs. Gevarter noted that the committee also supports use of turf fields during the school day for physical education classes. Mrs. Stallmeyer (Curriculum) reported that the curriculum guides have been reviewed, CP leveling has been added to the H.S. English/Social Studies curriculum, back-to-back classes have been scheduled at both high schools, and eliminating homeroom at the high school level.

9. OLD BUSINESS

Mr. Skelton discussed replacement of ASP programs in the high schools. Mrs. Minnuies asked that the names of individuals

who write curriculum be placed on the agenda.

10. NEW BUSINESS

Mrs. Stallmeyer requested that discussion be opened regarding track usage. Dr. Witmer discussed security and supervision

of the facilities.

11. OPEN TO PUBLIC

Pat Houston discussed the poor condition of the middle school fields, and also middle school extra-curricular activities.

Marjorie Cavalier discussed the priority of the fields, and high school homeroom.

Joan Smith and Christine Gaeta discussed opening the high school tracks to the public.

Janet Santiago spoke on a transportation issue.

Jodi Rose discussed high school homerooms.

Jeff Simon reported that a super council has been established at H.S. North, which is a compilation of all groups and clubs,

consisting of a member of each club, who will meet on a regular basis after school every week or two.

Lisa Smith discussed a personnel item.

Diane Swaim spoke on the start of a great school year.

12. MOTION TO ADJOURN – Motion made and seconded to adjourn to closed session. Motion carried on voice vote.

Respectfully submitted,

WILLIAM J. DOERING

/jm School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

9/13/05