MINUTES OF THE
REORGANIZATION MEETING
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,
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
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
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.
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
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)
(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
(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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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.