MINUTES OF THE REORGANIZATION MEETING

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 26, 2005

 

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

of Meeting           regular meeting was held on Tuesday evening, April 26, 2005 in the High School North Library, 63 Tindall Road, Middletown, New Jersey.

                                 

Call to Order        At 7:30 p.m., Mr. Doering called the meeting to order and requested all to rise and pledge

and Flag Salute     allegiance to the flag.

 

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:  Laura Agin, Sherry Gevarter, Kevin Ryan and Rose Stallmeyer.

 

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        David L. Witmer, William J. Doering, Maria Salus, Jane Austin, Karen Bilbao, Christopher Halpin and Malachi J. Kenney, Esq.

 

Election Results    Mr. Doering reported the results of the Election held on April 26, 2005 (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. Gevarter nominated Mrs. Minnuies for President, seconded by Mrs. Diorio.

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

                          

Roll Call               Roll call for Mrs. Minnuies 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. Minnuies on her presidency.

                          

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

Motion for            Mrs. Gevarter nominated Mrs. Diorio for Vice President, seconded by Mrs. Agin.

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

 

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

 

1.                         APPOINTMENTS:

A.              Appointment of Robert A. Roth as Treasurer of School Monies effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006 at an annual salary of $­­­­10,400.

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

 

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

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

                                             Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.

                           Noes:  (0)

 

B.              Appointment of the following attorney effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006:

 

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.              (To be charged to Account #12-000-400-331-31-000)

 

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

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

                                             Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.

                           Noes:  (0)

 

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

financial 2005/2006 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 $36,600.

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

                         

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

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

                                             Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.

                           Noes:  (0)

 

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 $115/Hour

         PROJECT ARCHITECT       $95/Hour

         PROJECT MANAGER         $85/Hour

         CADD I OPERATOR           $75/Hour

         CADD II OPERATOR          $65/Hour

         ADMINISTRATOR              $45/Hour    

 

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

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

                                             Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.

                           Noes:  (0)

 

E.               Appointment of Property Casualty Insurance Broker of Record for Year 3 for 2005-2006 in accordance with Board Policy No. 3530:

 

Winant-Bomack Insurance Agency, Neptune, NJ

(Property/Casualty, Student Accident, Workers’ Compensation)

 

To be charged to:          11-000-262-520-22-211

                                                                                    11-000-262-520-22-212

                                                                                    11-000-291-260-00-000

 

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

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

                                             Mrs. Stallmeyer and Mrs. Minnuies.

                           Noes:  (0)

                           Abstain:  (1) – Mrs. Walsh.

 

 

 

 

 

F.        Appointment of Health Insurance Broker of Record for 2005-2006:

 

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

                       

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

 

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

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

                                             Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.

                           Noes:  (0)

 

G.       Approval of School Physicians for 2005-2006

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

                                    District Medical Officer            

John Salisbury, M.D.                                                        $3,500

                                    Visiting Physician Services

 

                                    Sports Physicians

                                    John Salisbury, M.D.                                                        $1,000

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

                                                   Football Games ($250.00 per game)

 

                                                   Wrestling Season Weight Certification and       $225.00

                                                   Skin Checks for H.S. South Students

                                                   (Three (3) Hours @ $75.00 per hour)

 

                                    Keith A. Reinsdorf, M.D.                                            $1,250.00

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

                                                   Football Games ($250.00 per game)

 

                                                   Wrestling Season Weight Certification and       $225.00

                                                   Skin Checks for H.S.North Students

                                                   (Three (3) Hours @ $75.00 per hour)

 

                                    Psychiatrists and Neurologists

                                    Gabor Barabas, M.D.                                                     $275.00   per evaluation

                                    (Child Neurology Associates, Inc.)

                                    (Neurologist)

 

                                    Alexander Iofin, M.D.                                                    $225.00   per evaluation

                                    (Psychiatrist)

 

                                    Dorothy Pietrucha, M.D.                                                $175.00   per evaluation

                                    (Neurologist)

 

                                    E.M.O. Medical Care                                                      $35.00   per student

                                    (Medical Clearance)

 

                                    Lauren Payer                                                                  $89.00   per hour

                                    Coordinator of Autism Services

 

                                    Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapists

                                    Kathryn Hessinger, P.T.,Inc.                                            $60.00   per hour

                                    (Physical Therapist)

 

 

                                    Meridian Health System                                                   $69.00   per hour

                                                                                                                          $78.00   per hour homebound

                                    Nursing Services

                                    Bayada Nurses                                                                $50.00   per hour

                                    Brentwood Health Care                                                   $47.00   per hour

                                    Loving Care Agency, Inc.                                                $48.00   per hour

                                    C.A.S. Health Care                                                         $50.00   per hour

 

                                    Idea-B Flow-through Funds Ages 3-21

                                    (Account No. 20-250-100-300-04-000)

                                    Nan Blann, OTR                                                             $65.00   per hour

                                    Caryn Katz, OTR                                                            $65.00   per hour

                                    Donna Manning, C.O.T.A.                                               $43.00   per hour

                                    Occupational Therapy Resources, Inc.                              $70.00   per hour

 

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

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

                                          Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.

                        Noes:  (0)

 

H.                 Appointment of Mr. Bill Doering as Secretary to the Board of Education through

June 30, 2006 accordance with NJSA18A:13-13.

 

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

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

                                            Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.

                          Noes:  (0)

 

I.                    Resolution Appointing A Qualified Purchasing Agent and Increasing Bid Threshold,

            Subject To The Provisions Of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq.

 

WHEREAS, the recent changes to the Public School Contracts Law gave boards of education the ability to increase their bid threshold up to $25,000; and

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the governing body of the Middletown Township Board of Education, in the County of Monmouth, in the State of New Jersey hereby increases its bid threshold to $25,000; and be it further

 

RESOLVED, that the governing body hereby appoints William J. Doering as the Qualified Purchasing Agent to exercise the duties of a purchasing agent pursuant to

 

N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-2b, with specific relevance to the authority, responsibility, and accountability of the purchasing activity of the Board of Education; and be it further

 

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

 

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

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

                                             Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.

                           Noes:  (0)

 

J.        Approval of the use of the New Jersey State Bids and Contracts for goods and services for the 2005-2006 school year.

 

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

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

                                             Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.

                           Noes:  (0)

 

K.        Motion to designate School Funds Investor as Board Secretary/Business Administrator pursuant to 17:12B-0241.

 

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

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

                                             Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.

                           Noes:  (0)

 

L.                  Request approval to authorize the Business Office to continue to maintain a petty cash checking account not to exceed $2000.00.

 

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

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

                                             Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.

                           Noes:  (0)

 

M.        Appointment of Mr. Christopher Halpin as Affirmative Action /Equity Officer for

                                    2005/2006 school year.

 

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

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

                                             Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.

                           Noes:  (0)

 

10.               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.  Motion carried on voice vote:

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

                              Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.

            Noes:  (0)

 

11.         ADOPTION OF:

a.                School Calendar 2005-2006 (following page)

b.                High School Time Schedule 2005-2006 (following page)

c.                Schedule of Meetings of Middletown Board of Education 2005-2006 (following page)

d.                Schedule for Twelve-Month Employees 2005-2006 (following page)

 

Motion made by Mr. Ryan, seconded by Mrs. Walsh.  Mrs. Walsh noted her concern regarding the meeting schedule and the possible unavailability of the Secretary’s Report prior to the 25th of the month.  Mr. Doering stated that he is comfortable with the schedule as long as everyone has the understanding that there is a possibility of the Secretary’s Report not being available at meetings held prior to the 25th of any month.  Motion carried on voice vote:

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

                              Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.

            Noes:  (0)

 

12.        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.  Motion carried on voice vote:

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

                              Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.

            Noes:  (0)

 

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

 

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

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

                  Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.

Noes:  (0)

 

14.READOPTION OF ALL EXISTING CURRICULUM AND TEXTBOOKS.

 

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

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

                    Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.

  Noes:  (0)

 

15.READOPTION OF THE PUBLIC RATE FOR REPRODUCTION OF BOARD DOCUMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH NJSA 47-1A-1,2,3.

 

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

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

                  Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.

Noes:  (0)

 

16.ADJOURNMENT OF REORGANIZATION MEETING – Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Gevarter, to adjourn to closed session at 7:45 p.m.  Motion carried on voice vote.

 

REGULAR VOTING MEETING

April 26, 2005

 

(Following Reorganization Meeting)

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

Mrs. Minnuies called the Voting Meeting to order at 8:40 p.m.  Former board members Marjorie Cavalier, Leonard Inzerillo and Thomas Conroy were applauded for their dedication and work during their tenure on the board.

 

            Members of the Bottlecappers discussed their program.

 

      2.   OPEN TO PUBLIC – COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY

            Diane Swaim discussed her concerns regarding personnel changes as a result of the budget.

            Two Harmony School teachers discussed the elimination of the media specialist positions.

            Pat Helgreny, Diane Meyer, and Sue Browne spoke on the elimination of the media specialists.

            Patrick Houston commended the dedication of Jane Austin, Karen Bilbao and Chris Halpin.

             

3.       MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF­­­­:

a)         March 22, 2005

 

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

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

                  Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.

Noes:  (0)

 

4.  REPORTS

A.                    Report of the President

 

1.                   Budget Awareness Steering Committee Commendations:

Marianne Kligman                      Rose Stallmeyer

Andrea Jacobs                            Cassie Leahy

Jeanine Horowitz                        Laura Kirkwood

Gina Garrison

 

      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, 2005 (Attachment #1)

 

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

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

                  Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.

Noes:  (0)

 

2.                   Approval of Transfers (see following page)

                                   

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

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

                  Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.

Noes:  (0)

 

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

                                    line item has been over-expended for the month of  March, 2005.

 

 

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

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

                  Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.

Noes:  (0)

 

4.              Motion To Approve Bill List For Period March 22 – April 26, 2005  (Attach #2)

 

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

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

                  Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.

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, the Middletown Township Board of Education hereby claims the week of May 1-7 Teacher Appreciation Week, and urges all citizens to pay tribute to our public school teachers

 

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

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

                  Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.

Noes:  (0)

 

Motion made by Mrs. Self, seconded by Mrs. Walsh, to recognize May 8 through the 14 as Special Education Week.  Motion carried on voice vote:

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

                  Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.

Noes:  (0)

 

2.                   Approval of Memorandum of Agreement between the Middletown Township School

District and the Middletown Township Police Department (Attach #3)

 

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

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

                  Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.

Noes:  (0)

 

                   

 

3.                   Approval of Revised Organization Chart (see following page)

 

Motion made by Mrs. Gevarter, seconded by Mr. Ryan.  Dr. Witmer noted the Organization Chart would eliminate the following:  (1) two Assistant Superintendents (Administrations and Operations, Curriculum and Instruction) positions; (2) Personnel Director position which will become a confidential secretary position; (3) central Athletic Director which will become Assistant Principal for Discipline/Curriculum in one of the high schools.  Newly created positions:  (1) Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Programs and Instruction, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Programs and Instruction, and Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources.  He noted the Athletic Director functions will be picked up by Assistant Principals at the High Schools.  Motion carried on voice vote:

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

                   Mrs. Minnuies.

Noes:  (2) – Mrs. Diorio and Mrs. Walsh.

 

Mrs. Walsh stated her concern was if the athletic program would be adequately serviced by placing those duties in the high schools.

 

5.