MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 21, 2006

 

 

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

of Meeting           on Tuesday evening, November 21, 2006 in the High School North Library, 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, Rose Stallmeyer and Patricia Walsh.

Absent:                  Carolyn Self.

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

No public comment.

 

7.                   APPROVAL OF MINUTES – October 23, 2006

 

                    Motion made by Mr. Ryan, seconded by Mrs. Walsh.  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:  (0)                      

 

8.             REPORTS

 

A.         Report of the President

Mrs. Diorio stated that the strategic plan was presented to, and accepted by, the Board of Education on November 15th.  She noted that administration has been asked to review the objectives and strategies and formulate a timeline.  Mrs. Diorio stated that the three goal areas are Student Achievement, Community Partnership, and Environment and that the goal for Board approval is at the January meeting.

 

B.     Business Administrator/Board Secretary

                                         

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

                              October 2006. (Attachment #1)

 

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

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

                    Noes:  (1) --       Mrs. Minnuies.

 

 

 

 

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

        the month of October 2006.

 

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

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

                    Noes:  (0)          

Abst:  (1) --        Mrs. Minnuies.

 

3.      Motion to Approve Bill List for Period October 24, 2006 – November 21, 2006 (Attachment #2)

 

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

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

                    Noes:  (1) --       Mrs. Minnuies.

 

C.  Report of the Superintendent

 

1.           Superintendent’s Update

Mrs. Bilbao discussed the high school autumn plays, staff development, the Austin Academy, and community service programs in the high schools, which is an out-of-school suspension alternative. 

 

2.           Motion to form an Advisory Committee for the Implementation of the Strategic Plan made up of a variety of the stakeholders in the school community.

 

                    Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Advisory Committee.  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:  (0)                      

 

9.   RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

 

A.                  Curriculum Committee  (Rose Stallmeyer, Chair)

 

                    1.       Approval of Mentoring Plan for 2006-2008 with the Inclusion of the Addendum for Alternate Route Teachers

 

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

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

                    Noes:  (0)          

Abst:  (1) --        Mrs. Minnuies.

 

                    2.       Submission of Professional Development Plan for review 2007-2008

 

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

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

                    Noes:  (0)          

Abst:  (1) --        Mrs. Minnuies.

 

                    3.       Approval of Field Trip:

 

                              High School North and South Student Delegates

                              Leave:  Thursday, December 7, 2006

                              Return:  Sunday, December 10, 2006

                              Destination:  Princeton, NJ

                              Purpose: Princeton UN Model Conference: to participate in committees and debate on relevant UN issues

                              6 students and 3 adults

                              Faculty members are Rae Koumoulis and Beth Anne D’Alessandro

                              Students will miss two days of school.

                              Cost  of trip to be paid by students

 

 

 

 

4.     Suspension Report  (Attach #3)

 

                    Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Curriculum Items #3 & 4.  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:  (0)          

 

B.    Finance Committee (Sue Self, Chair)

             

1.     Approval of Transportation Item

 

a)       Correction of transportation route name approved October 23, 2006:

         

          Award for Route 221AB to Helfrich at a per diem of $141.20.

 

                    Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Finance Item #1.  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:  (0)          

 

              C.    Student Services Committee (Dawn Diorio, Chair)

 

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

 

                      2.       Approval of Individual Instruction at Home (Attach #5)

 

                    Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Student Services Items #1 & 2.  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:  (0)          

 

3.           Approval to submit application for Governor’s Initiative on Autism Grant to enhance existing programs with a maximum single award of $225,000.  The grant program will run for 15 months, from April 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. 

 

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

                    voice vote:

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

                    Noes:  (0)

                    Abst:  (1) --        Mrs. Minnuies.    

 

4.       Approval of Contracted Services

 

a)             Approval for Lydia Shifrin, Russian speaking Psychologist, to conduct a Social and Psychological evaluation

            on A.M., 9th grader at H.S. North.  Social Evaluation cost is $350.  Psychological Evaluation cost is $400. 

            Account #11-000-219-320-32-000.

 

b)        Approval for Joel Spector to conduct an Educational evaluation on A.M., 9th grader at H.S. North, at a cost of $450.  Account #11-219-320-32-000.

 

c)             Approval for Sandra Kuhn to conduct auditory processing testing for I.B. at a rate of $395.00. 

            Account #11-000-219-320-32-000.

 

d)        Approval of Leah Singer to perform CST duties at High School South at a rate of $75.00/hour for four weeks, not to exceed $3600.00.

            Account #11-000-219-320-32-000.

 

5.       Approval of home instruction for P.M., 8 weeks during the summer and 38 weeks for the 10-month school year, totaling 46 weeks, 10 hours/week at $37.25/hr., or $17,135.        Account #11-219-100-101-00.

 

                    Motion made by Mr. Ryan, seconded by Mrs. Walsh, for approval of Student Services Items #4 & 5.  Motion carried on

                    voice vote:

                    Ayes:  (8) --       Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies (no on #5), Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh

                                                and Mrs. Diorio.

                    Noes:  (0)          

 

a.        Policy Committee (Sherry Gevarter, Chair)

 

                      1.       Second Reading and Adoption of Language Changes in Previously Adopted Policies (Attach #6)

                     

·         #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

 

                      2.       Second Reading and Adoption 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.

 

3.       First Reading of Threat Assessment Policy (Attach #7)

 

                    Motion made by Mr. Ryan, seconded by Mrs. Walsh, for approval of Policy Items #1, 2 & 3.  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:  (0)          

 

                                Mrs. Gevarter noted that the Policy Committee has an added item:

 

                      4.       First Reading of Language Change on Policy #5850, Social Events and Class Trips

 

                                No staff member may organize a celebration or recognition event, nor may an administrator approve of such an

                                 event, where alcohol is available.

 

                    Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Item #4.  The Policy Committee will take

                    a second look at the wording change and may initiate another change to further clarify the intent.  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:  (0)          

                     

           E.     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).  Clifford J. Bonhard, Sr  (11/30/89), Thorne, Custodian, effective 2/1/07

                                                b).  Angelo Corbo (9/1/96), Thompson, Music, effective 1/1/07

                                    c).  Christine Girone, Paraprofessional, effective 10/29/06

                                                d).  Pasquale Dipalma (11/1/81), Bayview, Custodian, effective 1/1/07

                                                e).  John J. Rubino (2/1/79), HS South, Custodian, effective 12/1/06

                                                f).  Hector Soto (6/16/83), Middletown Village, Custodian, effective 4/1/07

 

                                2).            Approval of resignations:

 

                                                a).  Elizabeth Britton, Substitute Teacher, to accept another position, effective 11/2/06

                                                b).  Patrick Petretta, Substitute Teacher & Paraprofessional, to accept another position effective 11/9/06

                                                c).  Matthew Ritter, Paraprofessional assignment, to accept another position, effective 9/1/06

 

                                3).            Approval of leaves of absence:

 

                                                a).  Arthur Corvo, HS South, Math, for medical reasons, effective 

                                                      12/15/06 through 1/21/07 – Unpaid Family Leave Act

 

                                                b).  Patricia Fontecchio, HS South, Academic Assistance, for medical reasons, effective

                                                      11/8/06 through 6/30/07 – Paid – Sick Leave

                                                      Acct. #11-230-100-101-00-000

 

                                                c). Maura McKenna, Bayview, 4-yr old program, for maternity, effective

                                                     2/26/07 through 4/27/07 – Paid – Sick Leave

                                                     4/28/07 through 5/31/07 – Unpaid Family Leave Act

                                                     Acct. #20-231-100-100-07-000

 

                                                d).  Margaret Mulcahey, Thorne, Academic Assistance, for medical reasons, effective

                                                      10/24/06 through 1/22/07 – Unpaid Family Leave Act

 

                                                e).  David Penszynski, Bayshore, Custodian, for medical reasons (extension), effective

                                                      1/1/07 through 2/22/07 – Unpaid Family Leave Act

 

                                                f).  Colleen Saunders, Bayview, Paraprofessional, for medical reasons, effective

                                                      11/13/06 through 1/2/07 – Unpaid Leave

 

                                                g).  Adjustment:

                                                      Michele Goggins, Dist Speech Language Specialist, effective 9/23/06 through   

                                                      11/6/06 – Unpaid Family Leave Act           

 

                                4).            Approval of rescission of leave of absence:

                                                Justin Mayer, Ocean Avenue, Health/Phys Ed, effective 12/12/06 through 5/4/07                 

 

                                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 December 1, 2006 through February 28, 2007.

               

                                6).            Approval of rehire:

 

                                                a).  Christine Weimer, Ocean Ave/Port Monmouth, Secretary – Category 3 (10 mos)

                                                      Rate – Step 3 - $23,157 (pro-rated), effective 11/22/06 through 6/30/07

                                                      Acct. #11-000-240-105-20-016

 

                              Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Personnel Items #1 through #6.  Motion carried

                              on voice vote:

                              Ayes:  (8) --         Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies (abst. on #5 & #6), Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Stallmeyer,

                                                            Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.

                              Noes:  (0)            

 

                                7).            Approval of new hires:

 

                                                a).  Rose Bonvegna, Ocean Ave, Grade 5, Georgian Court University, BA

                                                      Certification – Elementary (CEAS)

                                                      Rate – BA – Step 1 - $44,700  (Pro-rated)

                                                      Effective – 12/1/06 through 6/30/07

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

 

                                                b).  James Zaccari, HS North, Special Education, New Jersey City University, MA

                                                      Certification – Teacher of the Handicapped

                                                      Rate – MA - Step 4 - $56,120 (Pro-rated)

                                                      Effective – upon release through 6/30/07

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

 

                              Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Personnel Items #7a & b.  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:  (0)            

 

                                                c).  The Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of James F. Homiak

      as Assistant Principal at the Austin Academy at an annual salary of Step 2 - $88,500

      (pro-rated), effective upon release through June 30, 2007.

      Acct. #11-000-240-103-01-000

 

                              Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Personnel Item #7c.  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:  (0)            

 

                                8).            Approval of promotion:

 

                                                Raul Fuentes, HS South, Chief Night Custodian, $34,927 (pro-rated), effective

                                                11/22/06 through 6/30/07

 

                                9).            Approval of temporary 6th Period Assignment:

                                               

                                                Denise DeOliveira                SRA Process (max 25 periods)           $904.50 (max)

                                                                                                (January through March 2007)

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

 

                                10).          Approval of Special Contracts:

 

                                                Abby Tice                             Baysh/Math Club                                                Step 1     $1641.00

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

                                                Sherry Hall                            Thorne/Newspaper (1/4)                     Step 1     $  340.00

                                                Sandra Marchese                 Thorne/Newspaper (3/4)                     Step 2     $1043.25

                                    Acct #11-401-100-100-05-000

                                David Petruzzi                       South/Wrestling Frosh                       Step 1     $3588.00

Dominic Cuniglio South/Boys Indoor Track Asst.        Step 4     $3912.00

Rod Murchie                         South/Baseball Frosh                          Step 1     $3152.00

Dina Laue                              South/Softball Frosh                           Step 1     $3152.00

Dominic Cuniglio South/Boys Track Asst.                     Step 4     $3912.00

Vic Bayers, Jr.                       South/Boys Track Asst.                     Step 1     $3555.00

Kevin Cullen                         South/Girls Track Head                       Step 3     $5849.00

David Petruzzi                       South/Girls Track Asst.                      Step 1     $3555.00

Vincent Butka                       South/Girls Track Asst.                      Step 4     $3912.00

William O’Hea                      South/Weight Coach-Fall                   Step 2     $2750.00

Donald Cernera                    South/Boys Basketball Frosh            Step 4     $3948.00

Dina Laue                              South/Asst Cheerleading-Winter     Step 1     $1830.00

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

Brian Gibbons                       Thorne/Boys Soccer                           Step 1     $2894.00

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

                                                Adjustments:       

                                                Donna D’Urso                      Elem/Mentor                                         Step 2     $2801.00

                                                Lori McDermott                    South/Frosh Girls Basketball (f/t)       Step 3     $3747.00

                                               

Rescission:

                                                Antonio Mosquera              Thorne/Soccer

                                                Resignations:

                                                Jennifer Heaney                   South/Cheerleading Winter Asst

                                Peter Smith                            Thompson/Boys Basketball

Nikki Shaw                            South/Girls Track Asst

 

Sean Reid                              South/Frosh Boys Basketball

Elizabeth Britton                   South/Frosh Girls Basketball (1/2)

 

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

                                                vendor have completed the Emergent Application pending approval:

                                                                Khonzada Samatora

Kim Moran

Linda Saroshisky

 

                                12).          Approval of Substitute Personnel:  

                                                Paraprofessionals:                               Secretary:

                                                Jane Foran                                             Linda Oertel

                                                Debra Husar

                                                Dawn Kretzmer-Vagias

                                                Jacquelyn Normyle

 

                                13).          Approval of Custodian transfers:

                                                                                                From:                      To:

                                                Pasquale Di Palma                Bayview                 Ocean Ave/Navesink (11/6/06-12/31/06)

                                                Nancy Viccica                       River Plaza             Middletown Village (11/6/06-6/30/07)

                                               

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

                                                               

                                15).          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.

 

16).          Approval of the following Curriculum Committees:      

 

                                                a)  Performance Assessments for Mid-Term Exams for 5 hrs. each @ $37.25

                                                ($5,401.25)

 

                                                Susan Bellifemine                 Michael Lombard

                                                Judy Bolton                                          Regina Luisi

                                                Barbara Christopher                            Marybeth McDonnell

                                                Mel Clifford                                           Michael McGowan

                                                Denise DeOliveira                                Tara Murphy

                                                Ceil Freda                                              Kristen Oches

                                                Elizabeth Gillette                                   Danielle Paul

                                                Michelle Goldfarb                                Rachel Singer

                                                Amy Grimm                                           Lauren Sokol

                                                Barbara Guenther                                 Wanda Strover

                                                Kristen Haar                                          Susan Terplevich

                                                Lauren Hunter                                      Catherine Trieste

                                                George Jones                                        Amy Wilder

                                                Steve Koumoulis                                  Tamara Woods

                                                Bev Lindsay

                                                Acct# 20-274-200-100-0