MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION
MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 23, 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, October 23, 2006 in the High School North Auditorium, 63 Tindall Road,
Middletown, New Jersey.
CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At 7:30 p.m., the meeting was called to order.
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, Carla D’Acierno and Christopher Parton, Esq.
4. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES FROM HIGH SCHOOLS TO SPEAK:
HIGH SCHOOL NORTH HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH
5. BOARD COMMENDATIONS (see following pages)
6. OPEN TO PUBLIC – COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
Community members, administrators, teachers, parents, and students voiced various opinions, positive and
negative, on the proposed random drug and alcohol testing policy.
Jacqueline Szabo discussed the code of ethics.
MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF: Regular Voting Meeting – September 26, 2006
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)
8. REPORTS
Report of the President
Discussion – Team Charter from NJSBA Workshop
Mrs. Diorio stated that this Team Charter and Management Objectives is the result of the Board’s October 9th meeting with the Superintendent and Central Office Administration which was conducted to create procedures to help the Board work more effectively together. The Board Members are being asked to sign the Charter.
Policy Items Mrs. Diorio asked that the Policy Committee items for approval be moved up in the agenda.
Policy Committee (Sherry Gevarter, Chair)
First Reading of Language Changes in Previously Adopted Policies (Attach #10)
#3142 - Nonrenewal of Nontenured Teaching Staff Member
#3160 - Physical Examination (Teaching Staff Member)
#4160 - Physical Examination (Support Staff)
#3223 - Evaluation of Administrators
#8210 - School Year
#5850 - Social Events and Class Trips
Motion made by Mrs. Gevarter, seconded by Mrs. Walsh, 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)
2. Second Reading & Adoption of Community Service/Rehabilitation Policy (Attach #11)
Motion made by Mrs. Gevarter, seconded by Mrs. Walsh, for approval of Policy 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)
3. Second Reading & Adoption of Random Drug and Alcohol Policy & Procedures (Attach #12)
Motion made by Mrs. Gevarter, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Policy Item #3. Mrs. Stallmeyer thanked all
involved in bringing this policy forward and stated that she felt that it will be a deterrent to drug and alcohol use. She asked that the Board be updated regularly on the policy’s progress. Mrs. Walsh noted that she has two students who will be in the pool and stated her support of the policy. Mrs. Gevarter stated students are being asked to take responsibility for the consequences of their actions with one of those consequences being the loss of privileges. Mrs. Agin stated that due to the scrutiny given this policy, it has sound procedures. Mrs. Minnuies stated she believed that everyone should be tested, including staff and administration. Mrs. Diorio thanked everyone who stated their opinion this evening. She noted that it is the obligation of the school district to protect all students and make sure their school is safe.
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)
4. First Reading of Revision to Substance Abuse Policy No. 5530 Previously Adopted
These changes are consistent with the Random Drug and Alcohol Policies and Procedures, namely:
Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol: Added to first offense: the student will lose the privilege of an athletic or co-curricular activity and parking for 30 calendar days. Added to the second offense: the student will lose the privilege of participating in athletics and co-curricular activities for an additional 30 calendar day period. The student will lose the privilege of parking on campus for an additional 335 calendar days, resulting in a loss of privilege for a total of 365 days.
Motion made by Mrs. Gevarter, seconded by Mrs. Walsh, for approval of Policy Item #4. 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)
Recess Mrs. Diorio called for a five-minute recess. The meeting was then reconvened with the same individuals in attendance.
PUBLIC HEARING ON VIOLENCE AND VANDALISM REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 299
(P.L. 2001)
Mr. Skelton focused on the data on violence, which remained relatively flat for the school year. There was a 7-1/2% increase,
district-wide, in incidents such as fights and assaults. He noted the area of vandalism increased by 8 incidents and is the area
of most concern. Mr. Skelton proceeded to review the report.
a) That the Board of Education adopt the attached reports of all data submitted to the New Jersey Department of Education for 2005-2006 regarding violence and vandalism (Attach. #1)
Motion made by Mrs. Agin, seconded by Mrs. Gevarter, for approval of Violence and Vandalism Report. 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. Code of Ethics for School Board Members
WHEREAS the New Jersey Legislature adopted amendments in 2002 to the School Ethic Act (N.J.S.A.18A:24-24.1) to make adherence to the Code of Ethics for School Board Members mandatory for each board member,
AND to ensure that Board Members understand what is expected of them under the Ethics Act and the Code
of Ethics for School Board Members, the State Board then adopted administrative code (N.J.A.C.6.3-1.3)
Each Board Member must read and become familiar with the Code of Ethics for School Board Members.
Each Member must sign an acknowledgement that he/she has received a copy of the Code.
THEREFORE, each Board of Education shall:
Discuss the School Ethics Act and the Code of Ethics for School Board Members at a regularly
scheduled public meeting annually.
Adopt policies and procedures regarding the training of members in understanding the Code of Ethics.
Provide documentation that each member has received and reviewed it.
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Code of Ethics for School Board Members.
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. Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Motion to accept the reports of the Treasurer and Secretary as being in agreement for the month of
September 2006. (Attachment #2)
Motion made by Mrs. Self, seconded by Mrs. Walsh. 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.
Motion to accept the Board Secretary’s Certification that no major budget line item has been over-expended
for the month of September 2006.
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: (0)
Abst: (1) -- Mrs. Minnuies.
3. Approval of Transfers (see following page)
Motion made by Mrs. Self, seconded by Mrs. Walsh. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) -- Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (1) -- Mrs. Minnuies.
4. Motion to Approve Bill List for Period September 27, 2006 – October 23, 2006 (Attachment #3)
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.
Report of the Superintendent
1. Presentation of Prevention First Youth Hall of Fame 2006 Award to High Schools North and South
2. Approval of Donation Form(s) – (Attachment #4)
Motion made by Mrs. Agin, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Donation Form. 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)
3. Approval to Submit NCLB 2006-2007 Grant Application
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Caminiti, for approval of Submission of NCLB 2006/07 Grant
Application. 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)
9. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Curriculum Committee (Rose Stallmeyer, Chair)
2. Approval of Field Trips:
High School North Choirs and Bands
Leave: Thursday, April 26, 2007
Return: Sunday, April 29, 2007
Destination: Boston, Massachusetts
Purpose: Music Competition adjudication workshop and historic tour
65 students and 6 adults
Faculty members are Peter Isherwood and Maura Domashinski
Students will miss two days of school.
High School North FBLA
Leave: Friday, November 10, 2006
Return: Saturday, November 11, 2006
Destination: Hilton, East Brunswick, NJ
Purpose: National Leadership conference
5 students and 1 adult
Faculty member is Patricia Ouellette
Students will not miss school.
High School South Marching, Jazz and Concert Bands
Leave: Thursday, April 26, 2007
Return: Sunday, April 29, 2007
Destination: Boston, Massachusetts
Purpose: Music Competition adjudication workshop and historic tour
70 students and 7 adults
Faculty members are Scott Visco, Sandra Vitalo, Kathleen Siano
Students will miss 2 days of school.
High School South FBLA
Leave: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Return: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Destination: Raritan Exhibit Hall, Edison, NJ
Purpose: FBLA State Leadership conference
40 students and 4 adultsFaculty members are Patricia Lentine and Dominic Cuniglio
Students will miss 2 days of school
Approval of Monmouth County Arts High School District Participation Agreement (Attach #5a)
4. Suspension Report (Attach #6)
5. Approval of Revision to 2006-2007 School Calendar
November 7, 2006 – Make-Up Day for Closing of Nut Swamp Elementary School on October 4, 2006.
Early dismissal for students with 2-hour staff development for teachers.
6. Approval of Home Schooling: AG, KH will be using the curriculum from The Trent School
7. Approval of Curriculum Guide: Technology Curriculum – grades 1 - 8
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Gevarter, for approval of Curriculum Items 1 through 7. Motion carried
on voice vote:
Ayes: (9) -- Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies (no on # 1 and #5), Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self,
Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
B. Finance Committee (Sue Self, Chair)
a) Correction of transportation route approved June 20th, 2006: Award for Route 212AB to Helfrich at a per diem
of $141.20.
2. Authorization To Dispose Of Surplus Equipment: The following items are no longer repairable and are of no
value to the district.
Central Office
NEC Projector
Apple McIntosh LC
Apple LaserWriter
IBM Electric Typewriter
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Finance Items #1 & #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)
C. Student Services Committee (Dawn Diorio, Chair)
Approval of Special Services to Classified Handicapped Students (Attachment #7)
2. Approval of Individual Instruction at Home (Attach #8)
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Student Services Items #1 & #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)
3. Approval of Contracted Services
a) Approve Pronunciation Plus, LLC, Harriet Straus at $80.00 per hour for a maximum of $30,000 through June 12. To be charged to: Account #20-250-200-100-07-000
b) Approval for an increase of hours for Elite Rehabilitation Services, LLC to 6.5 per day (from 5 hours per day) at
the rate of $78 per hour totaling $6,045.00 additional cost for three therapists.
To be charged to: Account #11-000-213-300-00-00
c) Approval for contract with Oxford Agency Occupational Therapist Melissa Marcelli for OT two days a week, 5 hours a day at a rate of $85.00/hr.
To be charged to: Account #20-250-200-100-07-000
d) Recommend psychologist, Lydia Shifrin, to be approved for psychological evaluation conducted in Russian for a student at New Monmouth - $400.00
To be charged to: Account #20-250-200-100-07-000
e) Recommend speech therapist, Maureen Felix, to be approved for speech evaluation in Russian for student at New Monmouth - $450.00
To be charged to: Account #20-250-200-100-07-000
f) Approve Meg Lambe to provide Psychological Consult to A.K. (Middletown Village) to monitor B.I.P. 1x/week for 1 hour/week, from 10/24/06 to 6/30/07, at a rate of $55.52 per hour (travel included)
To be charged to: Account #20-250-100-300-07-000
g) Approval of contract with Professional Education Services, Inc to provide homebound educational services during student affiliation with the following treatment facilities: South Jersey Health Care, Princeton House Behavioral Health Systems, High Focus Centers, C.A.R.E.S Program for the 2006-2007 school year.
To be charged to: Account #20-250-100-300-07-000 – at a rate of $37.25 per hour.
h) Approval for University Services, from Philadelphia, PA, a Toxicology Services Group that would offer a Medical Review Officer (MRO) and provide services relative to drug result handling. Cost: $35.00 per urine positive test, plus additional costs if necessary, as outlined in contract.
To be charged to: Account #11-000-213-300-00-000
Approval of contract with Tech Connections for a full assessment for Student DK at a rate of $450
To be charged to: Account #20-250-100-300-07-000
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Student Services Items #3 a through i. 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)
4. Approval of the annual “re-training” for Safe Physical Management Training to district staff tentatively scheduled for Monday, October 23rd at High School South from 8:30 am.- 2:20 p.m. Trainers will be Cristina Olsen, Joe Trezza,
Nick Trezza, Roni LeDuc, Amy Beekman and Meg Lambe. Only two substitutes will be required (Joe Trezza and Amy Beekman) at a rate of $85/day, or $170.00
To be charged to: Account #20-250-100-100-07-000
5. Approval of Safe Physical Management turnkey training by Cristina Olsen, Roni Kellner-LeDuc and Joseph Trezza for 10 certified staff members and 11 paraprofessionals On November 3rd (NM School) and November 6th (Village) Substitutes needed for 5 teachers: Account #20-250-100-100-07-000 $1875.00
and 11 paraprofessionals: Account #11-214-100-106-00-021 $756.00
Account #11-212-100-106-00-021 $567.00
Account #11-204-100-106-00-021 $756.00
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Student Services Items #4 & #5. 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)
Acceptance of IDEA-B FY2007 Basic Funds of $2,505,421 and Preschool Funds of $83,209. (Attach. #9)
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Caminiti, for approval of Student Services Item #6. 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.
E. Facilities Committee (Laura Agin, Chair)
1. Approval of Settlement with Tri-Ridge Construction and Ohio Casualty (Attach #13)
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Gevarter, for approval of Facilities Item #1. 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.
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 resignation for the purpose of retirement:
a). Eileen Buonocore, Middletown Village, School Nurse, effective 2/1/07
b). Nancy E. Smith, Harmony, Custodian, effective 4/1/07
2). Approval of resignations:
a). Sara Kazmi, Substitute Teacher, for personal reasons, effective 10/20/06
b). Stephanie Russo, Substitute Teacher, for personal reasons, effective 9/1/06
c). Sally Sarcone, Substitute Paraprofessional, for personal reasons, effective 9/18/06
d). Roberta Sharp, Substitute Teacher, to accept another position, effective 10/1/06
e). Kathleen Sullivan, Substitute Paraprofessional, for personal reasons, effective 9/12/06
f). Lawrence L. Vanaman, Bayshore, Custodian, for medical reasons, effective 10/31/06
3). Approval of leaves of absence:
a). Amy Beekman, Bayshore, Special Education, for maternity, effective
1/16/07 through 3/13/07 – Paid – Sick Leave
3/14/07 through 6/30/07 – Unpaid Leave
Acct. #20-250-100-100-07-000
b). David Penszynski, Bayshore, Custodian, for medical reasons, effective
12/1/06 through 12/31/06 – Unpaid Family Leave Act
c). Heather Malvica, Dist Speech Language Specialist, for maternity, effective
9/1/06 through 9/29/06 – Paid – Sick Leave
10/3/06 through 11/30/06 – Unpaid Family Leave Act
Acct. #20-250-200-100-07-000
d). Christine Merlino, Dist Speech Language Specialist, for maternity, effective
1/16/07 through 3/13/07 – Paid – Sick Leave
3/14/07 through 6/30/07 – Unpaid Leave
Acct. #11-000-216-100-00-000
e). Natalie Soto, Dist Speech Language Specialist, for maternity, effective
4/10/07 through 5/4/07 – Paid – Sick Leave
5/5/07 through 6/1/07 – Unpaid Leave
Acct. #11-000-216-100-00-000
f). Molly Young, Bayview, School Nurse, for personal reasons, effective
1/1/07 through 6/30/07 – Unpaid Leave
4). Approval of new hires:
a). Michelle Lombard, HS North, Special Education, Columbia University, MA
Certification – Teacher of the Handicapped
Rate – MA – Step 5 - $56,520
Effective – 10/30/06 through 2/28/07
Acct. #20-250-100-100-07-000
c). Eileen A. Marinello, Dist Speech Language Specialist, CUNY at Hunter College, MA
Certification – Speech Language Specialist
Rate – MA – Step 4 - $23,009 (41% of %56,120)
Effective – 11/13/06 through 6/30/07
Acct. #11-000-216-100-00-000
d). Charles Marks, Dist Maintenance Mechanic, Rate – Step g - $40,000 (Pro-rated),
effective 11/1/06 through 6/30/07
Acct. #11-000-261-100-31-026
e). Jenene Moran, HS North, Special Education, New Jersey City University, BA
Certification – Teacher of the Handicapped
Rate – BA – Step 3 - $45,990 (Pro-rated)
Effective – 10/30/06 through 6/30/07
Acct. #11-213-100-101-00-000
f. Dorothy Regal, Thorne, Security Guard, Rate – $11.50/hr, effective 11/1/06 through 6/30/07
Acct. #11-000-262-100-18-018
5). Approval of new hire pending receipt of New Jersey Certification:
a). Emily Carlock, Bayshore, Math, Monmouth University, BS
Certification – Elementary & MS Math
Rate – BA – Step 1 – $44,700 (Pro-rated)
Effective – 11/13/06 through 4/16/06
Acct. #11-130-100-101-03-000
6). Approval of promotions:
a). Deborah Horbac, Ocean Ave, Secretary – Category 1 (10 mos), Rate – Step 5
$28,589 (Pro-rated), effective 10/24/06 through 6/30/07
b). Frank Martin, Maintenance Helper, Rate – Step a - $27,000 (Pro-rated), effective
11/1/06 through 6/30/07
Acct. #11-000-262-100-31-028
7). Approval of increase in assignment:
a). Susan Tepper, Bayview, BSI, Rate – BA – Step 16 - $54,200 (Pro-rated), effective
10/24/06 through 6/30/07
8). Approval of After School Community Service/Rehabilitation Program staff:
Maximum of 6 hrs/wk @ $53.57/hr for 33 wks. ($10,606.86)
Peter Smith
Acct. #11-140-100-101-01-000/11-140-100-101-02-000
9). Approval of transfers:
From: To: Eff:
Doris Pepe Fairv-Linc/BSI Lincroft/BSI 9/11/06
Diane Linde Pt Mon/Spec Ed PtMon-Harm/Spec Ed 11/3/06
10). Approval of change in assignment:
From: To: Eff:
Daryl Richardson Thorne/Reg Ed Thorne/Spec Ed 9/1/06
Acct. #11-213-100-101-00-000
11). Approval of change in assignment/salary adjustment:
Jeffrey Smayda , HS South, Chief Day Custodian (from night), $38,136, effective 10/24/06 through 6/30/07
12). Approval of effective date of resignation:
Patricia Condon, Pupil Services, Secretary – Category 1, effective 10/2/06
13). Approval of temporary stipend:
Raul Fuentes, HS South, Chief Night Custodian, $4,553 (Pro-rated), effective 9/1/06
14). Approval of District Mentors in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:11-4:
Andrea Malva
Judith Fritsch
15). Approval of Special Contracts:
Patricia Ouellette North/FBLA Step 2 $3152
Acct. #11-401-100-100-01-000
Susan Duffy South/Germ Hon Soc Step 1 $1023
Acct. #11-401-100-100-02-000
Susan Duffy North/Germ Hon Soc Step 1 $1023
Acct. #11401-100-100-01-000
Melissa Pino Thorne/Drama ½ (pp) Step 1 $ 761
Acct. #11-401-100-100-05-000
Brendan Hodnett Dist/Rec Club Step 1 $2094
Acct. #20-250-100-100-07-000
Tyler Schmelz, North Boys Basketball/Frosh Step 1 $3588
Brooke Garofalo North Girls Basketball/Asst. Step 1 $4076
Dan Krayesky North Wrestling/Frosh Step 1 $3588
Matt Ritter North Girls Track/Asst. Step 1 $3555
Acct. #11-402-100-100-01-011
Joe Critelli South/Football Asst. Step 4 $4802
Joseph O’Connor South/Football Asst. Step 4 $4802
Rod Murchie South/Football Asst. Step 1 $3279
Acct. #11-402-100-100-02-011
Abby Tice Bayshore/Softball(50%) Step 1 $1447
Shannon Tofte Bayshore/Softball (50%) Step 1 $1447
Acct. #11-402-100-100-03-011
Adjustment:
Patricia Giordano North/Mentor Step 1 $2742
Resignation:
Sandra Marchese Thorne/Drama ½
16). Approval of Substitute Personnel:
Paraprofessionals: Secretaries: Custodians:
Dana Houlihan Elizabeth Hespe George Tammaro
Catherine LoGiudice Michael O’Brien
Marie Reyes Michael Zaino
Joyce Vignola Albert Shopp
17). Approval of the following to the approved list of Substitute Teachers per the following page: SUB-1
18). 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.
19). Approval of preparation time for a two-hour workshop for paras at Thorne given by Kristyn Corace at a rate
of $37.25/hr., or $74.50
Acct. # 20-250-100-100-07-000
20). The following employee of Chartwells Food Service, an approved District vendor, has completed the
Emergent Application Process pending approval:
Lori Wenzel
21). Approval of the following Curriculum Committees:
a) Mid-term and Final exam writing for AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC for 8 hrs. each @
$37.25 ($596.00)
Dona Coffey
Patricia Giordano
Acct# 11-000-223-110-28-141
b) Advanced Placement US History for 10 hrs. each @ $37.25 ($745.00)
(followed next year by 4 hrs. per teacher for exams)
Ellen Hill
Tom Brennan
Acct# 11-000-223-110-28-141
c) 2006 Test Analysis and Report for 6 hrs. each @ $37.25 ($4,693.50)
Rosemarie Imtanios Stephanie Sumick
Margaret Bauer Roseanne Silverstein
Ellen Vannucci Mary Ellen Cotter
Abby Tice Toni Alfano
Stephanie Parous Poroshat Shakoor
Karen Wessel Justine Ling
Debbie Foxworth Christine Tomland
Meredith Steib Katie Lonin
Janet Echandy Ellen Lehocky
Tereza Perpinan Laurel Meyers
Jen Martins
Acct# 20-274-200-100-07-000
d) Fine Arts I for 4 hrs. each for writing Mid-terms and Final exams @ $37.25 ($149.00) Replacement
Christen Tumillo
Acct# 11-000-223-110-28-141
e) Fine Arts II for 4 hrs. each for writing Mid-terms and Final exams @ $37.25 ($149.00) Replacement
Christen Tumillo
Acct# 11-000-223-110-28-141
f) Environmental Science for 4 hrs. for writing Mid-terms and Final exams @ $37.25 ($149.00)
Replacement
Maureen Canal
Acct# 11-000-223-110-28-141
g) Computer Applications I and Computer Applications II for 4 hrs. for Final exam @ $37.25
($149.00)
Patricia Lentine
Acct# 11-000-223-110-28-141
h) Elementary Science Support & Articulation Committee for 12 hrs. each @ $37.25 ($4,470.00)
Mary Ann Boudreau Jamie Kornacewicz
Tara Smith Barbara Fortunato
Jamie Dello Stritto Ellen Vannucci
Marie Knouse Margaret Bauer
Mary Ellen Cotter Kathy Lou Colmorgen
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Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Personnel Items #1 through #21. Motion carried on
voice vote:
Ayes: (9) -- Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies (no on #19), Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer,
Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
Mrs. Bilbao introduced on addendum personnel item for the agenda:
22) Recommendation to terminate employee R.P. (High School North)
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Personnel Addendum Item #22. 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.
10. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS – no committee reports.
OLD BUSINESS
Mrs. Caminiti discussed volunteers running the scoreboards at the JV games and also a new club initiation form.
NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Minnuies stated she would not be signing the Team Charter as she found it personally offensive. Mr. Parton discussed
Board Members not commenting on their vote, which is in compliance with Robert’s Rules of Order. Mrs. Walsh discussed
aligning the Team Charter with the district policies and also noted the accomplishments of the workshop the board and
administrators attended.
13. OPEN TO PUBLIC – no comments.
13. 14. MOTION TO ADJOURN
Motion made and seconded at 12:05 a.m. to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried on voice vote.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM J. DOERING
School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
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11/22/06