MINUTES OF THE REORGANIZATION MEETING

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 25, 2006

 

Time and Place    Pursuant to notices sent to each member of the Board of Education, the reorganization/

of Meeting           regular voting meeting was held on Tuesday evening, April 25, 2006 in the High School North Auditorium, 63 Tindall Road, Middletown, New Jersey.

                                 

Call to Order        At 8:00 p.m., Mr. Doering called the meeting to order and requested all to rise and pledge

and Flag Salute     allegiance to the flag.  He noted the delay in starting the meeting was due to moving into the Auditorium from the Library.

 

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

                           Press, the Courier, the Independent, 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.”

 

Swearing In         Mr. Doering, Board Secretary, swore in the newly elected Board members:  Sherry Gevarter, Joan Minnuies and Carolyn S. Self.

 

Roll Call               Mr. Doering called the roll.

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

Also Present        Karen Bilbao, William J. Doering, Dan Skelton, Jane Mattingly and Christopher Parton, Esq.

 

Election Results    Mr. Doering reported the results of the Election held on April 18, 2006 (attached).  Final certified results will be sent from the County Board of Elections.

                                   

Election of           The Board Secretary called for nominations for the Office of President of the Board

Board Officers     of Education.

 

Motion for            Mrs. Minnuies nominated Mrs. Diorio for President, seconded by Mr. Ryan.

President             There being no further nominations, Mr. Doering closed nominations.

                          

Roll Call               Roll call for Mrs. Diorio for President—Ayes (9):  Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh.  Mr. Doering congratulated Mrs. Diorio on her presidency.

                          

                           Mrs. Diorio called for nominations for the Office of Vice President.

Motion for            Mrs. Stallmeyer nominated Mrs. Agin for Vice President, seconded by Mrs. Walsh.

Vice President     There being no other nominations, Mrs. Diorio closed nominations.

 

Roll Call               Roll call for Mrs. Agin for Vice President—Ayes (9):  Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh.  Mrs. Diorio congratulated Mrs. Agin on her vice presidency.

 

1.        APPOINTMENTS:

A.               Appointment of Robert A. Roth as Treasurer of School Monies effective July 1, 2006 through

June 30, 2007 at an annual salary of $­­­­10,815. 

(To be charged to Account #11-000-230-100-29-000)

 

B.                Appointment of the following attorney(s) effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007:

 

1)                   Cureton, Caplan, Hunt, Scaramella & Clark (Construction Counsel) $130 per hour,

(non litigation work)/$175 per hour (litigation), up to a maximum of $20,000.

                                (Charge to Account #12-000-400-331-31-000)

 

 

2)                   Appointment of Christopher B. Parton, Esq. with the Firm of Kenney, Gross, Kovats,

Pruchnik, Campbell & Parton (Board Attorney) $125 per hour, up to a maximum of $70,000.  (Charge to Account #11-000-230-331-22-190)

                3)             Appointment of Christopher B. Parton, Esq. with the Firm of Kenney, Gross, Kovats,

Pruchnik, Campbell & Parton (Labor Relations/Negotiations) $125 per hour, up to a maximum of $80,000.  (Charge to Account #11-000-230-331-22-191)

 

C.                Appointment of Holman & Frenia, P.C. to serve as School Auditors and to conduct a

financial 2006/2007 audit of the fiscal activities of the Middletown Township Board of

Education for the school year including Federal Programs in accordance with NJSA 18A:23-1

of New Jersey Statutes at a fee of $38,065. 

(To be charged to Account #11-000-230-332-22-000)

 

D.               Appointment of Sonnenfeld and Trocchia Architects, P.A., as Architect of Record for

district capital projects, as needed, at the following rates:

 

                                                        PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT............................ $125/HOUR

                                                        PROJECT ARCHITECT................................ $105/HOUR

                                                        CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATOR $100/HOUR

                                                        PROJECT MANAGER.................................... $95/HOUR

                                                CADD I OPERATOR....................... $85/HOUR

                                                CADD II OPERATOR...................... $65/HOUR

                                                        ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT................ $45/HOUR

               

E.           Appointment of Health Insurance Broker of Record for 2006-2007:

 

BGIA, Woodbridge, NJ       (Medical/Dental/Prescription)

                               

                                                                To be charged to:                 11-000-291-270-00-000

 

F.           Approval of School Physicians for 2006-2007

                                                (Account No. 11-000-213-300-00-000)

                                               

District Medical Officer

John Salisbury, M.D.                                                                                           $3,500.00

Visiting Physician Services

 

Sports Physicians

John Salisbury, M.D.                                                                                           $1,000.00

                Attendance at Four (4) H.S. South Home

Football Games ($250.00 per game)

 

Wrestling Season Weight Certification and Skin                              $225.00

Checks for H.S. South Students

Three (3) Hours @ $75.00 per hour)

 

Keith Reinsdorf, M.D.                                                                                         $1,250.00

                Attendance at Five (5) H.S. North Home

Football Games ($250.00 per game)

 

Psychiatrists and Neurologists

                Child Neurology Associates, Inc.                                                     $275.00 per evaluation

                Gabor Barabas, M.D.

                Ronald Barabas, M.D.

 

Dorothy Pietrucha, M.D.                                                                    $175.00 per evaluation

(Neurologist)                                                                                       

 

                Advanced Psychiatric Care, P.A.                                                      $225.00 per evaluation

Alexander Iofin, M.D.

 

Lane G. Rose, M.D.                                                                              $350.00 per evaluation

(Psychiatrist)                                                                                 ($385.00 with typed school report)

 

Nursing Services

                Bayada Nurses                                                                                     $51.00 per hour R.N.

                                                                                                                                 $41.00 per hour L.P.N.

 

                Brentwood Health Care                                                                       $52.42 per hour

               

                Loving Care Agency, Inc.                                                                  $48.00 per hour

 

 

                C.A.S. Health Care                                                                               $51.00 per hour

 

EMO Medical Care                                                                              $35.00 per student

 

Other Contracted Providers

                                                                The Robert Eisner Institute                                                               

                                                Short-term Counseling                                                                        $90.00 per hour

                                                Employee Seminars/Groups                                                               $120.00 per hour

                                                Critical Incident Debriefing                                                                $150.00 per hour

 

Lauren Payer                                                                                         $89.00 per hour

Coordinator of Autism Services

 

Janis Mayer & Associates                                                                 $10,000.00

Consulting Services to Bottlecappers from

High Schools North and South

 

Meridian Health System                                                                     $69.00 per hour

(Physical Therapists)                                                                          $78.00 per hour homebound

 

Lynda Magnotta, S.A.C.                                                                     $39,900

$350 per day, 3 days per week, 38 weeks

 

Idea-B Flow-through Funds Ages 3-21

   (Account No. 20-250-100-300-05-000)

                   Nan Blann, OTR                                                                                   $68.00 per hour

Caryn Katz, OTR                                                                                  $68.00 per hour

Donna Manning, COTA                                                                     $45.00 per hour

Occupational Therapy Resources                                                     $73.00 per hour

 

G.                  Appointment of William J. Doering as Secretary to the Board of Education through

June 30, 2007 accordance with NJSA18A:13-13.

 

H.            Resolution Appointing William J. Doering as Qualified Purchasing Agent subject to the Bid

                Thresholds allowed by law under N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq.

 

                                I.            Approval of the use of the New Jersey State Bids and Contracts for goods and services for the

             2006-2007 school year.

 

J.                 Motion to designate School Funds Investor as Board Secretary/Business Administrator pursuant

              to 17:12B-0241.

 

K.                  Request approval to Authorize the Business Office to continue to maintain a petty cash checking

              account not to exceed $5,000.

 

L.                   Appointment of Daniel Skelton as Affirmative Action /Equity Officer for 2006/2007 school year.

 

 

 

 

Motion made by Mrs. Gevarter, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Items 1A through 1L.  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.                             Authorization For The Following Banks As Depositories For School Funds Provided They

                  Submit Evidence Of Eligibility From The State Of New Jersey And The Signatures Required For

                  Withdrawals On The Various Accounts Maintained At These Banks Be Designated As The Officers

                  Who Historically Sign For These Accounts.

 

        a.           Commerce Bank                                   

        b.           Wachovia

        c.           Sovereign Bank

d.                State of New Jersey Cash Management Fund

e.                 MBIA

f.                  NJ/ARM Joint Trust

g.                Investors’ Savings Bank

 

Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Items 2a through 2g.  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)

 

3.         ADOPTION OF:

a.                 School Calendar 2006-2007 (following page)

b.                School Time Schedule 2006-2007 (following page)

c.                 Schedule of Meetings of the Middletown Board of Education 2006-2007 (following page)

d.                Schedule for Twelve-Month Employees 2006-2007 (following page)

 

Mrs. Diorio stated that on the Board Meeting Schedule the meeting scheduled for August 29 will be changed to August 28, and to amend the School Calendar to include a half-day on November 22 (day before Thanksgiving). Motion for amended adoptions made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Items 3a through 3d.  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.             Designation Of The Asbury Park Press As The Newspaper Of General Circulation Published

                                In NJ, Circulating In The Middletown Area To Be Utilized For Advertisements Concerning

                                Public Bids And Other Notices In Accordance With NJSA 18a:14-10, 22-11, & 39-3 And For

                                The Courier, Independent, & Two River Times To Receive All Notices Of Meetings.

 

Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of 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)

 

5.              READOPTION OF ALL EXISTING POLICIES GOVERNING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.

 

Motion made by Mrs. Self, seconded by Mrs. Walsh, for approval of Item 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)

 

 

 

 

6.              READOPTION OF ALL EXISTING CURRICULUM AND TEXTBOOKS.

 

Motion made by Mrs. Self, seconded by Mrs. Walsh, for approval of Item 6.  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.              READOPTION OF THE PUBLIC RATE FOR REPRODUCTION OF BOARD DOCUMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH NJSA 47-1A-1,2,3.

 

Motion made by Mrs. Self, seconded by Mrs. Caminiti, for approval of Item 7.  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.      ADJOURNMENT OF REORGANIZATION MEETING

 

Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, to adjourn to the regular voting meeting at 8:25 p.m.   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)

 

REGULAR VOTING MEETING

April 25, 2006

 

(Following Reorganization Meeting)

 

1.     CALL TO ORDER – Mrs. Diorio called the meeting to order at 8:25 p.m.

 

        2.     OPEN TO PUBLIC – COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY

Pam Smith, Dan Lennon, Ann Marie Amadeo, Mia Cleary, Margaret Rice-Moyer, Marilyn Price, Ilene Connor,

                        Donna Danko, Mary Ann Ambrogi discussed paraprofessionals.

 

Adjourn         Mrs. Diorio called for a five-minute recess, and the Board reconvened with the same individuals in attendance.    

               

                Thomas Fette, Brendan Flanagan, Roseann Nardini, John Diadoto, Jessica Chepauskas, Justine K., Kathy Stone,

                        Jessica Christiana, Allie Dwyer, Leah Stone, Mike Mahalic discussed personnel issues.

 

3.        MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF ­­­­:

a)          March 13, 2006, Special Voting Meeting

b)          March 21, 2006, Regular Voting Meeting

 

Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Caminiti.  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.   REPORTS

A.                     Report of the President

 

                  1.             Approval of Mutual Release and Settlement Agreement with Hillier International, Inc. and Onsite

                                  Energy, Inc.

 

Motion made by Mr. Ryan, seconded by Mrs. Minnuies.  Motion carried on roll call vote:

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

            Noes:  (2) -   Mrs. Gevarter and Mrs. Walsh.

 

 

 

        B.              Business Administrator/Board Secretary

 

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

                month of March, 2006 (Att. #1)

 

Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Minnuies.  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 Transfers (see following page)

           

Motion made by Mrs. Self, 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)

           

                                3.             Motion to accept the Board Secretary’s Certification that no major budget

                                                line item has been over-expended for the month of  March, 2006.

 

Motion made by Mrs. Self, 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)

 

4.               Motion To Approve Bill List For Period March 22 – April 25, 2006  (Att. #2)

 

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

Ayes:  (9) – Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies (abst. on all MOESC), Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self,

Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.

            Noes:  (0)

 

C.              Report of the Superintendent

 

1.                    Approval of Proclamation:

 

WHEREAS, the students, parents, administrative team, and Board of Education of the Middletown Township School District recognize the importance of a strong, effective, and efficient public school education for all children and that this educational program is essential to foster and perpetuate our democratic system of government, and

WHEREAS, the teachers employed by our school district and their colleagues throughout

the state and nation have accepted the mission to lay the foundations for citizenship and

learning for all students within their charge, and

 

WHEREAS, teachers serve as listeners, explorers, role models, motivators, mentors, guiding

forces, and learners in their own right; and

 

WHEREAS, teachers influence and impact the learning of their students for now and for well into the future; and

 

WHEREAS, the Middletown Township Board of Education, as representatives of the community, parents, guardians, and students deems it appropriate that teachers be recognized for their dedication and commitment to education of children and to the mission of this school district,

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Middletown Township Board of Education hereby claims the week of May 7-13 Teacher Appreciation Week, and urges all citizens to pay tribute to our public school teachers.

 

 

 

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)

 

Mrs. Bilbao gave an update on the budget defeat, and a fire in the modular unit at Navesink School due to an electrical problem in the ventilation system.  She noted that the displaced classrooms are in temporary classrooms in the multi-purpose room.

 

5.       RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

 

A.            Curriculum Committee

 

1.             2005/2006 School Calendar

                                   

                                                                June 8, 9, 12 & 13, 2006       Half-days for all students in district

                                                                Tuesday, June 13, 2006       Last day for students

                                                                Thursday, June 15, 2006     Last day for teachers

 

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High School graduations will be on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 as follows:

 

                High School South:            10:00 a.m. at the PNC Bank Arts Center       

                High School North:            12:30 p.m. at the PNC Bank Arts Center

               

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                                                Middle School graduations will be on Monday, June 12, 2006 as follows:

 

                                                                Bayshore Middle School:                  2:30 p.m. at Brookdale Community College

                                                                Thompson Middle School:                                5:00 p.m. at Brookdale Community College

                                                                Thorne Middle School:                      7:30 p.m. at Brookdale Community College

                                   

2.        Approval of alternate member for the H. S. South Scholarship Committee:  Patricia Vari-Cartier

 

3.     Approval of Textbook Adoption:

                                                                Subject……………………………..         Health

                                                                Title………………………………..          LifeSkills Training 6, 7, 8

                                                                Date………………………………..          2000

                                                                Publisher……………………………       Princeton Health Press

                                                                    Schools will order 6th grade

                                                                    Bayshore, Thompson, Thorne

                                                                    855 books for 7th grade – 86 pkg @   $50.00                                      $4,300

                                                                    820 books for 8th grade – 82 pkg @ $40.00                                        $3,280

                                                                    This does not include shipping and handling.

                                                   Total                                        $7,580

 

4.     Approval of Curriculum Guides:

                                                                U.S. History – Grade 7

                                                                Mathematics – Grade 6

 

5.     Acknowledgement of Receipt of Suspension Report (Att. #3)

 

Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Curriculum Items 1 through 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)

 

 

 

 

B.                Pupil Services/Special Ed. Committee

 

  1.           Approval of Special Services To Classified Handicapped Students (Att. #4)

                                                 (To be charged to Account #11-000-100-566-00-000)

 

2.          Approval for Individual Instruction at Home (Att. #5)

                                                (To be charged to Account #11-150-100-101-00-014)

                                                 

3.                 Adjustment to resolution approved on February 27, 2006:

Adjustment of Contract with Cheryl Siemer, Registered Nurse, for services @ $35 per hour from 7 hours per day for a maximum of $16,905 to 8 hours a day for a maximum of $11,760

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

 

4.                 Approval of contract with Lori Crick, 312 Henry Ave., Bayville, NJ 08721, to provide bedside instruction for D.P. @ $36.42 per hour for 20 hours for a maximum of $728.40

              (Charge to Account 11-219-100-101-00-014)

 

5.           Adjustment to resolution approved on December 19, 2005:

Adjustment of Contract with Lynda Magnotta, Substance Awareness Coordinator, for contracted services for 24 days @ $350 per day for a maximum of $8,400 to 42 days @ $350 per day for a maximum of $14,700.  (Account 11-000-213-300-00-000) 

 

                                   6.          Approval of contract with Leah Singer, LDT-C, at $67.00 per hour to conduct educational

                                                evaluations, through June 30, 2006.  Amount not to exceed $4,355.

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

                                 

7.           Approval of Acceptance of Tuition Reimbursement from student K.F. in the amount of $10,570.53.   (Revenue Account #10-1310-000)

               

                                  Workshop Meeting Agenda 8.           Approval to Operate Extended School Year Special Education Program.

               

Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Caminiti, for approval of Pupil Services Items 1 through 8.  Motion carried on voice vote:

Ayes:  (9) – Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies (abst. on #8), Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self,

  Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.

            Noes:  (0)

 

C.                Finance Committee

1.                    Approval of Contracts       

 

a)     The Superintendent of Schools recommends maintaining a photography services contract with DaVor Photography, Bensalem, PA for School Photography for grades K-8 for the 2006-2007 School Year. 

 

Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Finance Item #1a.  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)    Proposals for Food Service Management Companies were solicited from eight companies.  Three companies submitted proposals.  Based upon the evaluation of all proposals:

                                                The Superintendent of Schools recommends entering into a contract between the Middletown Township Board of Education and Chartwells Food Services for food service management in accordance with their proposal dated February 17, 2006 (and March 13, 2006 follow-up letter and letter confirming the continuation of $2,000 annually for scholarships) for the 2006-2007 school year, with a guaranteed profit of $70,548 and a management fee of $90,000.

 

 

Motion made by Mrs. Self, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Finance Item #1b.  Mrs. Self noted that Requests for Proposals were sent to eight companies and that three vendors responded.  She stated that improvements to be made to food services include a third van for deliveries to the elementary schools, more cash registers at the high schools to move the lines quickly, “carry hot” delivery transport bags, and improvement of teacher menus.  Chartwells will also be adding an additional assistant manager to oversee only the elementary schools.  Mrs.

Minnuies noted she felt that that there has not been any improvement of food at the elementary level. 

 

Motion—Mrs. Walsh made a motion to table Finance Item 1b.  Motion failed for lack of a second.

 

Motion carried for Finance Item #1b on roll call vote:

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

            Noes:  (2) -- Mrs. Minnuies and Mrs. Walsh.

 

c)     The Superintendent of Schools recommends maintaining a photography services contract with Lors Studio, Union, NJ for Underclass and Senior Portraits at High School North and High School South for the 2006-2007 School Year. 

 

Motion made by Mrs. Gevarter, seconded by Mrs. Walsh, for approval of Finance Item #1c.  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)    The Superintendent of Schools recommends maintaining a publishing contract with Jostens, Inc. Manasquan, New Jersey, for Middle School and High School Yearbooks for the 2006-2007 School Year.

 

Motion made by Mrs. Self, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Finance Item #1d.  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.      Recommend approval of the resolution for participation in coordinated transportation with the Essex

                                County Educational Services Commission for the period July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. (Att. #6)

 

Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Minnuies, for approval of Finance 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)

 

                D.            Facilities Committee                                                                            

1.        Approval of Change Orders -- see following spreadsheet

 

 

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)

 

                F.             Personnel Committee

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

History Review.