MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 28, 2006

 

Time and Place    Pursuant to notices sent to each member of the Board of Education, the regular meeting was held

of Meeting           on Monday evening, August 28, 2006 in the High School Auditorium, 63 Tindall Road, Middletown,

New Jersey. 

                          

1.                  CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

                        At 7:30 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.

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

 

3.             ROLL CALL

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

Absent:                  No absentees.

Also Present:        Karen Bilbao, William J. Doering, Dan Skelton, John Russo and Christopher Parton, Esq.

 

                4.             OPEN TO PUBLIC – COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY -- No speakers.

 

5.             MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF:

                Regular Voting Meeting – July 18, 2006

                Special Voting Meeting – August 3, 2006

 

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

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

                                      Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.

                Noes:  (0)

 

Presentation          Mrs. Bilbao presented the American Drug and Alcohol Survey Results.

 

Adjourn                 At 8:00 p.m., motion made and seconded to adjourn to closed session to complete the Board’s business.

 

Reconvene            At 9:40 p.m., the voting meeting was reconvened with the same individuals in attendance.

 

6.         REPORTS

 

A.         Report of the President

                                                                       

B.      Business Administrator/Board Secretary               

1.       Motion to accept the reports of the Treasurer and Secretary as being in agreement for the

        month of  June 2006. (Attachment #1)

 

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

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

                                      Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.

                Noes:  (0)

 

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

        over-expended for the month of June 2006.

 

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

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

                                      Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.

                Noes:  (0)

                Abst:  (1) – Mrs. Minnuies.

 

3.        Approval of Transfers (see following page)

 

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

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

                                      Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.

                Noes:  (1) – Mrs. Minnuies.

 

4.    Motion to Approve Bill List for Period July 19, 2006 – August 28, 2006 (Attachment #2)

 

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

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

                                      Mrs. Walsh (abst. on #32213) and Mrs. Diorio.

                Noes:  (1) – Mrs. Minnuies.

 

                C.        Report of the Superintendent

 

                              Mrs. Bilbao discussed the district’s extended school year program and art show, and a summer reading program for

                              104 second graders.  She noted that extensive staff development has been done over the summer in preparation for the                               new school year.

 

1.     Approval of Easement Agreement for Lincroft Library Property (Attachment # 3)

 

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

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

                                      Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.

                Noes:  (0)

                 

                        2.     Approval of Revised Organization Chart (Attachment #4)

 

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

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

                Noes:  (2) – Mrs. Caminiti and Mrs. Minnuies.

                               

3.     Approval of Memorandum of Agreement between the Middletown Township School District and the 

        Police Department (Attach #4a)

 

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

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

                                      Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.

                Noes:  (0)

 

7.   RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

 

A.      Curriculum Committee  (Rose Stallmeyer, Chair)

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

 

     Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Self, for acknowledgement of Curriculum Item #1.  Motion carried on

    voice vote:

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

                        Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.

    Noes:  (0)

 

                      2.       Acceptance of 2005-2006 Evaluation Report and 2006-2007 Goals and Objectives -

                                Part of the Quality Assurance Annual Report (QAAR)      (Attachment # 5)

 

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

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

                          Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.

      Noes:  (0)

 

 

 

B.    Finance Committee (Sue Self, Chair)

 

1.           Approval of Bids

 

a)       Math Manipulatives Supplies  (Part of a Cooperative Bid) $16,551.56, 2006-2007 School Year

 

Recommend Awarding Bid to:

Prentice Hall                                                            $63.18

Scott Foresman                                                      $1,617.73

ETA Cuisenaire                                                      $14,870.65             

 

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

 

b)       Locksmith Finish Hardware Sets and Supplies                       $31,171.22

 

Recommend Awarding Bid to: Best Access Systems/Stanley Security Solutions, Inc., North Salem, NY

 

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

 

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

      voice vote:

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

                          Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.

      Noes:  (0)

 

              C.    Policy Committee (Sherry Gevarter, Chair)

             

                      1.       Second Reading & Adoption of School Nutrition Policy (Attachment #6)

             

      Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Gevarter, for approval of Policy Item #1.  Motion carried on

      voice vote:

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

                          Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.

      Noes:  (0)

 

D.    Student Services Committee (Dawn Diorio, Chair)

 

                      1.       Approval of Special Services to Classified Handicapped Students (Attachment #7)

 

      Motion made by Mrs. Self, seconded by Mrs. Walsh, for approval of Student Services Item #1.  Motion carried

      on voice vote:

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

                          Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.

      Noes:  (0)

 

2.       Approval of Contracted Services

 

a).                  Approval of contract with C.A.S. Healthcare, 224 Hwy. 35, Red Bank, NJ 07701, to provide nursing services @ $50 per hour for 3.5 hours per day for 4 days/week from September 5, 2006 through June 12, 2007 for student, J.O., in the Preschool Disabled program, for a maximum of $26,600. (Charge to Account: 11-000-213-300-00-000)

b).                  Approval of adjustment to contract with Advance Education Advisement, 464 Penn Avenue North, Forked River, NJ 08731, to provide an additional 75 hours of speech therapy services @ $72 per hour for the Extended School Year from July 10, 2006 through August 16, 2006 for an additional $5,400.

                     (Charge to Account: 11-000-213-300-00-000)

 

c).                  Approval of adjustment to contract with Nancy Power to provide occupational therapy services for an additional 16 hours @ $75 per hour for the Extended School Year from July 6, 2006 through August 16, 2006 for an additional $1,200.  (Charge to Account: 11-000-213-300-00-000)

 

               

d).                  Approval of contract with Pat Dunphy, DTP, LLS, 12 Tindall Rd., Middletown, NJ to provide additional Physical Therapy services @ $50 per half-hour for Extended School Year from July 6, 2006 through August 16, 2006 for an additional  $977.  (Charge to Account: 11-000-213-300-00-000)

 

e).                  Approval of contract with Pat Dunphy, DTP, LLS, 12 Tindall Rd., Middletown, NJ to provide 320 hours of Physical Therapy services @ $50 per half-hour for 2006-2007 School Year from September 1, 2006 through June 12, 2007 for a maximum of $32,000.

(Charge to Account: 11-000-213-300-00-000)

 

f).                   Approval for Advance Education Advisement, 464 Penn Avenue North, Forked River, NJ 08731, to provide occupational, speech and physical therapy services @ $87/hr. and $560 per Child Study Team evaluation per discipline for 2006-2007 School Year from September 1, 2006 through June 12, 2007.

(Charge to Account: 11-000-213-300-00-000)

 

g).                  Approval for Therapy Pros, LLP, 88 Rivington Street, New York, NY 10002, to provide occupational, speech and physical therapy services @ $85/hr., $100 per hour for home-based therapy, and $300 per evaluation for 2006-2007 School Year from September 1, 2006 through June 12, 2007.

                                                (Charge to Account: 11-000-213-300-00-000)

                               

                                h).           Approval of Rate Increase

                                                Child Neurology Associates, Inc.

                                                $310 per evaluation (previously $275.00/evaluation)

                                                (Charge to Account:  11-000-213-300-00-000)

 

                                i).             Approval of additional hours for Committee to Develop Procedural Autism Manual:

Lauren Payer         5 hours @ $89/hr. ($445.00)

(Charge to Account: 11-000-223-110-28-141)

 

                        j)              Approval for Settlement agreement between C.P. and the Middletown Board of Education regarding D.P., effective 8/11/06, to place D.P. at the Children's Center of Monmouth County for the 2006-2007 school year. The Board agrees to provide transportation to and from D.P.'s home and to provide a nurse to accompany D.P. at all times during the school day, including transportation to and from school.

 

        k)             Approval of contract with Nancy D. Power, OTR/L, 27 Annapolis Street, Tinton Falls, NJ 07712, to provide occupational therapy services @ $75/hr. for 3 days/wk. for a maximum of $51,300 from September 1, 2006 through June 12, 2007.

(Charge to account 11-000-213-300-00-000)

 

      Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Student Services Items #2.  Motion carried

      on voice vote:

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

      Noes:  (0)

      Abst:  (1) – Mrs. Minnuies.

 

3.       Approval for the district to reject the request of reimbursement of $58,800, which represents the tuition

cost of student J.C.'s unilateral placement at the Family Foundation School from February 5, 2005 through and including December, 2006, "graduation date".

 

      Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Student Services Item #3.  Motion carried on

      voice vote:

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

                           Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.

      Noes:  (0)

 

E.     Negotiations Committee (Kevin Ryan, Chair)          

                               

1.           Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Teamsters – (Attach #8)

 

 

 

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

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

                           Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.

      Noes:  (0)

 

              F.     Facilities Committee (Laura Agin, Chair)

 

1.           Approval of Morris Johnson Associates for Design Proposal for the Elementary HVAC Unitvent

          Replacement Project.  Fee not to exceed $490,000, to be funded by Capital Lease.

 

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

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

                          Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.

      Noes:  (0)

 

2.           Approval of the Lucarelli Group for construction management services for referendum litigation support, addressing referendum contractor equipment, warranty and construction issues, the Navesink modular replacement

project, finalizing of phase II athletic field work for High School North, elementary HVAC project for the elementary schools, continued elementary school facility and ECC evaluation and option analysis, and other construction management services as required by the Middletown School District for the period of July 1, 2006, through December 31, 2006, at a fee of $14,937 per month.  The contractual provisions and monthly fee are the same as the original February 18, 2005, proposal for services and the subsequent February 14, 2006, proposal for services that have covered the period of April 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006.  Fee not to exceed $89,622. 

 

This will be funded through the construction management portion ($50,000) of the Navesink modular insurance settlement which covers July 2006 through September 2006, with the remaining $39,622 funded by account #12-000-400-390-31-000. 

 

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

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

                          Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.

      Noes:  (0)

 

F.     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).  Anna Burden, Paraprofessional, effective 4/1/06

                                                b).  Kevin Coyle (9/1/78), Ocean Avenue, Grade 5, effective 12/1/06

                                                c).   Linda Guarino, Paraprofessional, effective 9/1/06

                                                d).  Daniel B. Skelton, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, effective 1/1/07

 

                                2).            Approval of resignations:

 

                                    a).  Stanley Balmer, Thorne, Health & Physical Education, effective 9/1/06

                                                b).  Arlene Blumerman, Paraprofessional,  to relocate, effective 8/1/06

                                                c).  Carol Daly, Paraprofessional, for medical reasons, effective 9/1/06

                                                d).  Susan Foster, Paraprofessional (only), to accept another position, effective 8/1/06

                                                e).  Gloria LaPersonne, Substitute Teacher, for personal reasons, effective 8/1/06

                                                f).  Erika MacDonald, Paraprofessional, for personal reasons, effective 8/1/06

                                                g).  Lynn Markoff, Paraprofessional, for personal reasons, effective 9/1/06

                                                h).  Elizabeth Rowland, Paraprofessional (only), effective 8/1/06

 

                                3).            Approval of leaves of absence:

                                                a).  Diane Casey, Middletown Village, Custodian, for medical reasons, effective 8/31/06

               

                                                b).  Scott Chaney, District Groundsperson, for medical reasons (extension), effective

                                                      7/17/06 through 7/31/06 – Unpaid Leave

                                                      9/1/06 through 11/23/06 – Unpaid Family Leave Act

 

                                                c).  Dolores Fraumeni, Dist Asst Transportation Coord, for maternity (extension), effective

                                                      8/21/06 through 9/17/06 – Unpaid Family Leave Act

 

                                                d).  Jessica Gavini, HS North, Special Education, for maternity, effective

                                                      10/25/06 through 1/1/07 – Paid – Sick Leave

                                                      1/2/07 through 3/11/07 – Unpaid Family Leave Act

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

 

                                                e).  Alan Krompholz, Dist Maintenance Mechanic, effective 9/1/06 – Unpaid Leave

 

                                                f).  Beartiz Peleaz-Martinez, HS North, World Language, for maternity, effective

                                                      1/2/07 through 1/31/07 – Paid – Sick Leave

                                                      2/1/07 through 5/2/07 – Unpaid Family Leave Act

                                                      5/3/07 through 5/11/07 – Unpaid Leave

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

 

                                                g).  Brooke Nelson, Thorne, Special Education, for maternity, effective

                                                      9/1/06 through 6/30/07 – Unpaid Leave

 

                                                g).  Jacqueline Tishler, Bayshore, Math, for maternity, effective

                                                      11/13/06 through 1/18/07 – Paid – Sick Leave

                                                      1/19/07 through 4/15/07 – Unpaid Family Leave Act

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

 

                                                h).  Nicole Varno, Thorne, Special Education, for Personal/Child Care, effective

                                                      9/1/06 through 1/30/07 – Unpaid Leave

 

                                                i).  Adjustments:

                                                      Suzanne Matisoff, HS North, HS North, Science, for maternity, effective

                                                      11/25/06 through 1/30/07 – Unpaid Family Leave Act.

 

                                                      Penny Oliver, Thorne, Custodian, effective 8/1/06 through 10/8/06

                                                      Unpaid Family Leave Act

 

                                4).            Approval of rescission of leave of absence:

                                                Sarah Boyce, HS South, Science, effective 9/1/06 – 10/31/06

 

                                5).            Approval to extend the Contract of Karen L. Bilbao in the position of Interim

                                                Superintendent of Schools, consistent with the terms and conditions of the

                                                Employment Agreement adopted on February 15, 2006, effective September 1,

                                                2006 through November 30, 2006.

 

Motion made by Mrs. Gevarter, seconded by Mrs. Walsh, for approval of Personnel Items #1 through 5.  Motion carried on roll call vote:

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

                                      Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.

                Noes:  (0)

 

                                6).            The Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Denise Geier

                                                as District Director of Curriculum K-5, at an annual salary of Step b - $122,000

                                                (pro-rated) for the period of September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.

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

 

                Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Personnel Item #6.  Motion carried

                on roll call vote:

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

                Noes:  (2) – Mrs. Caminiti and Mrs. Minnuies.

 

 

 

 

                                7).            The Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Marjorie Caruso

                                                as District Director of Curriculum 6-12, at an annual salary of Step h - $126,000

                                                (pro-rated) for the period of September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.

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

 

                Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Self, for approval of Personnel Item #7.  Motion carried

                on roll call vote:

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

                                      Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.

                Noes:  (0)

 

                                8).            The Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Ilene Skolnik, Ed.D.

                                                as District Director of Assessment and Special Projects, at an annual salary of Step g

                                                $131,000 (pro-rated), for the period of September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.

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

 

                Motion made by Mr. Ryan, seconded by Mrs. Walsh, for approval of Personnel Item #8.  Motion carried

                on roll call vote:

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

                                      Mrs. Diorio.

                Noes:  (1) – Mrs. Minnuies.

 

                                9).            The Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Linda Messina

                                                as Director of Technology in Curriculum K-8, at an annual salary of Step 8

                                                $111,610 (pro-rated) for the period of September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.

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

 

                Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Personnel Item #9.  Motion carried

                on roll call vote:

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

                                      Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.

                Noes:  (0)

 

                                10).          Approval of rehires:

                                                a).  Lisa Mayer, HS North, Special Education, Rate – BA – Step 2 - $45,600

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

 

                                                b).  Nicole Szoke, Thorne, Special Education, Rate – BA – Step 1 - $44,700

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

 

                Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Personnel Item #10.  Motion carried

                on voice vote:

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

                                      Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.

                Noes:  (0)

 

                                11).          Approval of new hires:

                                                a).  Kelly Colucci, Middletown Village, Grade 1, College of Staten Island, MS

                                                      Certification – Elementary

                                                      Rate – MA – Step 7 - $57,520

                                                      Effective – 9/1/06 through 6/30/07

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

 

                                                b).  Walter Davis, Thompson, Security Guard, Rate - $11.50/hr, effective (PULLED FROM AGENDA)

                                                      9/1/06 through 6/30/07

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

 

                                                c).  Douglas J. Esposito, Thorne, Health & Physical Education, (PULLED FROM AGENDA)

                                                      Central Missouri State University, MS

                                                      Rate – MA – Step 10 - $59,020

 

                                                      Effective – 9/1/06 through 6/30/07

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

 

                                                d).  Gregory Grispart, District Elementary Music, Rutgers University, BM

                                                      Certification – Music  (CEAS)

                                                      Rate – BA – Step 1 - $44,700

                                                      Effective – 9/1/06 through 6/30/07

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

 

                                                e).  Sherri L. Hall, Thorne, Special Education, William Paterson University, BA

                                                      Certification – Teacher of Students with Disabilities/MS English

                                                      Rate – BA – Step 1 - $44,700

                                                      Effective – 9/1/06-6/30/07

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

 

                                                f).  John Midtgard, HS North, Science, Monmouth University, BS

                                                     Certification – Chemistry  (CE)

                                                     Rate – BA – Step 1 - $44,700

                                                     Effective – 9/1/06 through 6/30/07

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

 

                                                g).  Jodi Nelson, Dist Elementary Health & Physical Education, Rutgers University, BS

                                                      Certification – Health & Physical Education

                                                      Rate – BA – Step 2 - $45,600  (Pro-rated)

                                                      Effective – 11/2/06 through 3/25/07

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

 

                                                h).  David M. Peck, Thorne, Science, College of Qswego, BS

                                                      Certification – Earth Science

                                                      Rate – BA – Step 2 - $45,600

                                                      Effective – 9/1/06 through 6/30/07

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

 

                                                i).  Melissa Reddy, HS North Security Guard, Rate - $11.50/hr, effective

                                                      9/1/06 through 6/30/07

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

                                               

                                                j).  Megan Spiwak, Fairview, Grade 5, Rowan University, BA

                                                      Certification – Elementary  (CEAS)

                                                      Rate – BA – Step 1 - $44,700

                                                      Effective – 9/1/06 through 6/30/07

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

 

                                                k).  Lisa Stickle, HS North, Science, Monmouth University, MA

                                                     Certification – Biology  (CEAS)

                                                     Rate – MA – Step 1 - $54,430  (Pro-rated)

                                                     Effective – 9/1/06 through 1/30/07

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

 

                                                l).  Shannon Tofte, Bayshore, Special Education, Monmouth University, BS

                                                      Certification – Teacher of the Handicapped

                                                      Rate – BA – Step 1 - $44,700

                                                      Effective 9/1/06 through 6/30/07

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

 

                Motion made by Mr. Ryan, seconded by Mrs. Walsh, for approval of Personnel Items #11 a  & d through l. 

                Motion carried on voice vote:

                Ayes:  (8) – Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Stallmeyer,

                                      Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.

                Noes:  (1) – Mrs. Self.

 

                                12).          Approval of salary adjustments, effective 9/1/06 – 6/30/07:

                                               

                                                a).  Barbara Allen, HS South, Social Studies, $64,360

                                                b).  Lynn Clark, Thorne, Special Education, $85,060

                                                c).  Susan Duffy, North/South, World Language, $58,520

 

                                                Effective 8/17/06-6/30/07:

                                    Danny Chaney, Harmony Custodian, Rate – Step 1 - $25,885

 

                                13).          Approval of increase in assignment, effective 9/1/06-6/30/07:

                                                Joy Hencoski, Navesink, Kindergarten, Rate – BA – Step 2 - $45,600

 

                                14).          Approval of dates of employment:

 

                                                a).  Valeria Barney, HS South, Spanish, effective 9/1/06

                                                b).  Kevin Cullen, HS South, Social Studies, effective 9/1/06

                                                b).  Barbara Forsyth, Director of Pupil Services, effective 9/1/06

                                                c).  Kathleen Ionin, Project SAIL, effective 9/1/06

                                                d).  Deborah Oksen, Thorne, World Language, effective 9/1/06

                                                e).  John Russo, Asst. Superintendent for Operations and Personnel, effective 8/28/06

 

                                15).          Approval of hourly rate increase for Security Guards to $11.50/hr

                                                     

                                16).          Approval of transfers/change in assignments, effective 9/1/06:

                                                                                                                From:                                      To:                         

Elizabeth Chrzan                                   N Mon/K (p/t)                       Fairv/Spec Ed (p/t)

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

                                                Lori Tremari                                           Thorn/Math                          South-North/Math

                                                Acct. #11-140-100-101-02-000/11-140-100-101-01-000

                                                Lucinda Micheletti                               North/BSI                              North-South/BSI

                                                Michael D’Alessio                               North/Spec Ed                      South/Spec Ed

                                                Carolyn Fennessey                              Vill-Fairv/Spec Ed                Midd Vill/Spec Ed

 

                                17).          Approval of additional Summer Guidance work:

 

                                                James Anderson                  40 hrs @ $61.68  ($2,467.20)

                                                Acct. #11-000-218-104-00-015

 

18).          Approval of 6th period assignments:

 

                                                Geraldine Corvo                   North/Child Dev                   $  8,148.57

                                                Linda Ranger                        North/TV Prod                      $12,222.43

                                                Valerie Downs                      North/Sci (1 sem)                  $  5,720.50

                                                Sara Boyce                            South/Sci  (2 pds/wk)            $  2,563.20

                                                Stanley Strauss                    South/Eng                             $12,831.00

                                                Carol Caracciolo                   South/Coop Ed                     $13,439.57

                                                Christin Tummillo South/Art  (1 sem )               $  3,313.57

                                                Rae Koumoulis                     South/Bus  (1 sem)               $  4,037.14

                                                Al Bigos                                                South/ PE  (1/2 pd/day)         $  4,431.43

                Sean Reid                              South/PE                               $  7,701.43

                Debra Prusek                        South/PE                               $  7,502.86

                Jennifer Martins                   South/Math (6 pds)            $     225.24

                Acct. #11-140-100-101-18-007                                           

 

                                19).          Approval of Special Contracts:

                                                Christen Tumillo                   Dist Rec Club                        Step 2     $2152

                                                Julie Whiteside                     Dist Rec Club                        Step 3     $2211

                                                Acct. #20-250-200-100-07-000

                                                Kathleen Siano                     South/Band Front                                Step 1     $2448

                                                Acct. #11-401-100-100-02-000

 

                                                Diane Swaim                         Baysh/Dept Coord               Step 2     $2567

                                                Acct. #11-401-100-100-03-000

Gina Roselle                          North/Gymnastics Head     Step 2     $5681

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

Nicholas Manente               Baysh/Fall Athletic Mgr     Step 1     $2988

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

Samantha Covert                  South/Cheerldg Asst Fall   Step 1     $1830

Sarah MacFawn   South Field Hockey Asst.                  Step 4     $3912

Frank Marrone                      South/Frosh Boys Soccer  Step 1     $3152

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

David Slavinski                    Bayshore/Boys XC              Step 1     $2894

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

                                Resignations:

Nicholas Manente               Bayshore/Boys Cross Country

Christopher Reginio            South/Frosh Boys Soccer

                                                Adjustments:

                                                Rae Koumoulis                     South/ Sr Class Adv  ½      Step 2     $1923

                                                                                                South/Poli Sci                       Step 4     $2327

                                                Thomas Romano                  South/Forensics                   Step 1     $2938

                                                Anthony Shallop                 South/Sr Class Adv ½        Step 2     $1923

                                                James Marando                    North/Asst Band Dir           Step 3     $3251

                                                Patricia Lentine                     South/FBLA                         Step 3     $3236

 

                Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Personnel Items #12 through 19.  Motion

                carried on voice vote:

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

                                      Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.

                                Noes:  (0)

 

                                20).          Approval of Winter & Spring Coaches per the following pages.  (PULLED FROM AGENDA)

 

                                21).          Approval of Job Descriptions per the following pages.

                                                                Guidance Counselor

                                                                Mentor

 

22).          Approval of increase in assignment:

                                                a).  Patricia Goodbody, Leonardo, Chief Day Custodian, Rate – Step 9

                                                      $34,829 (Pro-rated), effective 9/1/06 – 6/30/07

 

                                                b).  Renee Schrader, Navesink, Chief Day Custodian, Rate – Step 11

                                                      $37,602 (Pro-rated), effective 9/1/06-6/30/07                                              

                                                                               

                                23).          Approval of Substitute Personnel:

                                                Paraprofessionals:                                               Secretary:

                                                Margo Barry                                         Ellen Stack

Karen Cipriano                                    

                                                Angela Clementoni

                                                Wendy Gaul

                                                Dennis Kauffmann

                                                Lisa Morales

                                                Katherine Ochotorena

                                                Hope Raymond

                                                Joseph Salvaneschi

                                                Shelly Terhune

                                                                                                                                                                                               

                                24).          The following employees of Chartwells Food Service, an approved District

                                                vendor have completed the Emergent Application pending approval:

                                                                John Troia

                                                                Anna Murray

 

 

                                25).          Approval of additional hours for Committee to Develop Procedural Autism Manual:

                                                Cristina Olsen       10 hrs @ $37.25/hr  ($372.50)

                                                Acct. #11-000-223-110-28-141

 

                                26).          Approval of additional Extended School Year Paraprofessionals @ $12/hr:

                                                Jenna Cavadas-Fonseca

                                                Linda Sammut  (substitute)

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

 

                                27).          Approval of additional hours for Summer Child Study Team work:

                                                Maximum of 9 hrs @$46.43/hr  ($417.87)

                                                Marianna Palermo                                            

                                                Acct. #11-000-219-104-00-015

 

                                28).          Approval of the following to the approved list of Substitute Teachers per

                                                the following page:              SUB-1

 

                                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.

 

30).          Authorization for Board Insurance Counsel to enter Stipulation of Settlement and Release in matter of K.B. v. Middletown Bd. of Ed., Docket Number MON-L-124-04, and payment by Board insurance company.

 

31).          Approval of the following curriculum committees:

 

                                                                a)  Development of Twilight/Alternative High School Program for 20 hrs each

                                                                     @ $36.42 ($3,642.00) Adjustment in curriculum rate

 

                                                                Weslee Sernitsky

                                                                Kristina Harwell

                                                                Alan Resnick

                                                                Judith Fritsch

                                                                Jen Smith

                                                                Acct# 11-000-223-110-28-140

 

                                                                b)  Computer Teacher training for 2 hrs. each @ $37.25 ($745.00)

 

                                                                Michele Grezner

                                                                Geraldine Jackiewicz

                                                                Joann Parton

                                                                Diane Meyer

                                                                Linda Messina

                                                                Mary Ann Connelly

                                                                Donna Strobel

                                                                Viola Ballone

                                                                Ken Kretch

                                                                Rae Koumoulis

 

                                                                c)  IDE Portal training for 15 hrs. @ $37.25 ($558.75)

                                                                Linda Messina

                                               

                Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Personnel Items #21 through 31.  Motion

                carried on voice vote:

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

                                      Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.

                                Noes:  (0)                                              

 

 

 

Mrs. Bilbao introduced three addendum items:

 

1)       Approval of IBT Local 11 Salaries per the following page.

 

Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Personnel Addendum Item #1.  Motion

carried on roll call vote:

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

                      Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.

Noes:  (0)

 

2)       The Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Jane Mattingly, Ed.D. as Interim Director of Pupil

Services at a per diem rate of $593.75 (days worked), two days per week.

 

Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Personnel Addendum Item #2.  Mrs. Minnuies and

Mrs. Gevarter expressed budgetary concerns.  Motion carried on roll call vote:

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

Noes:  (2) – Mrs. Gevarter and Mrs. Minnuies.

 

3)      Approval of Salary Guides – Non-Affiliated Groups, District Directors per the following page.

 

Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Personnel Addendum Item #3.  Motion

carried on roll call vote:

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

Noes:  (1) – Mrs. Minnuies.                              

 

8.           BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

Mrs. Self invited the public to attend the golf fundraiser for the Municipal Alliance on September 16 and 17.  Mrs. Minnuies stated that on September 20th the N.J.S.B.A. will be in the district to follow up on Strategic Planning action plans.

 

9.           OLD BUSINESS – no old business.

 

10.             NEW BUSINESS – no new business.

 

11.             OPEN TO PUBLIC

Michelle Pascarella and Kerry Inzerillo discussed the remaining funds collected by the Class of 2005 at H.S. North.

James Cody discussed a H.S. South PFA fundraiser in 2003/04, parking at H.S. South, and Hockey In Middletown.

Donna Pinamonte also discussed the fundraiser in 2003/04.

 

12.        MOTION TO ADJOURN

              Motion made and seconded at 10:30 p.m. to adjourn the meeting.  Motion carried on voice vote.

 

 

                                                                                                                                Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                WILLIAM J. DOERING

                                                                                                                                School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

 

 

 

/jm

9/15/06