MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

MINUTES OF THE REORGANIZATION MEETING

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 27, 2004

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 27, 2004 in the High School North Library, 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.

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: Leonora Caminiti, Dawn Diorio and Patricia Walsh.

Roll Call Mr. Doering called the roll.

Present Leonora Caminiti, Marjorie Cavalier, Thomas Conroy, Dawn Diorio, Leonard Inzerillo, Joan Minnuies, Michael Roberts, Carolyn Self and Patricia Walsh.

Also Present David L. Witmer, William J. Doering, Maria Salus, Marilyn Cohen, Nancy Whelan, Christopher Halpin and Malachi J. Kenney, Esq.

Adjourn At 8:10 p.m. the meeting was adjourned to closed session.

Reconvene At 8:45 p.m. the reorganization meeting was reconvened with the same individuals in attendance.

Election Results Mr. Doering reported the final results of the Election held on April 20, 2004 (Att.).

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 Mr. Roberts for President, seconded by Mrs. Walsh.

President Mrs. Cavalier nominated herself for President. Mr. Doering closed nominations.

Roll Call Roll call for Mr. Roberts for President—Ayes (8): Mrs. Caminiti, Mr. Conroy, Mrs. Diorio, Mr. Inzerillo, Mrs. Minnuies, Mr. Roberts, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Walsh; Noes (1): Mrs. Cavalier. There being eight ayes and one no, Mr. Doering congratulated Mr. Roberts on his presidency.

Mr. Roberts called for nominations for the Office of Vice President.

Motion for Mrs. Walsh nominated Mrs. Minnuies for Vice President, seconded by Mrs. Caminiti.

Vice President There being no other nominations, Mr. Roberts congratulated Mrs. Minnuies on her vice presidency.

Adjustments to Dr. Witmer noted that in closed session the Board agreed to make the following adjustments to

Voting Meeting Personnel Committee items on the regular voting meeting agenda:

Agenda 1. Item #6 will be eliminated from this agenda.

2. Item #10, b and c, will be eliminated from this agenda.

Also, Dr. Witmer noted that he has been requested by the Board to implement Title 18A:30-6, which is a provision whereby the Superintendent can continue an employee’s salary (minus substitute pay) for long term illness. This will be added as Personnel Item #11.

9. APPOINTMENTS:

A. Appointment of Robert A. Roth as Treasurer of School Monies effective July 1, 2004 through

June 30, 2005 at an annual salary of $ 10,000.

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

B. Appointment of the following attorney effective July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005:

1) Cureton, Caplan, Hunt, Scaramella & Clark (Construction Counsel) $125 per hour, up to a maximum of $20,000.

(To be charged to Account #12-000-400-331-31-000/#30-000-400-331-00-000)

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

financial 2004/2005 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 $35,200. (To be charge 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 $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. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Minnuies, for approval of Appointment Items A, B,

C & D. Motion carried on voice vote:

Ayes: (9) -- Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Cavalier, Mr. Conroy, Mrs. Diorio, Mr. Inzerillo, Mrs. Minnuies,

Mrs. Self, Mrs. Walsh and Mr. Roberts.

Noes: (0)

E. Approval of School Physicians for 2004-2005

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

District Medical Officer

John Salisbury, M.D. $3,500

Visiting Physician Services

Sports Physicians

Jon 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)

Shobha Chottera, M.D. $225.00 per evaluation

(Psychiatrist)

Alexander Iofin, M.D. $225.00 per evaluation

(Psychiatrist)

Dorothy Pietrucha, M.D. $150.00 per evaluation

(Neurologist)

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

(Medical Clearance)

Lauren Payer $50.00 per hour

Coordinator of Autism Services

Leah Singer $67.00 per hour

LDT-C

Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapists

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

(Physical Therapist)

Meridian Health System $66.00 per hour

$75.00 per hour homebound

Nursing Services

Bayada Nurses $48.00 per hour

Brentwood Health Care $45.00 per hour

Loving Care Agency, Inc. $45.00 per hour

Idea-B Flow-through Funds Ages 3-21

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

Nan Blann, OTR $62.00 per hour

Caryn Katz, OTR $62.00 per hour

Donna Manning, C.O.T.A. $40.00 per hour

Occupational Therapy Resources, Inc. $67.00 per hour

Beth Ann Morgan, School Psychologist $54.82 per hour

Educational Consultant to Student Assistance Program

(Account No. 20-280-200-320-04-000)

George Obermeier $55.00 per hour

(Educational Consultant)

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

June 30, 2005 accordance with NJSA18A:13-13.

G. Appointment of Mr. Christopher Halpin as Affirmative Action /Equity Officer for 2004/2005

school year.

Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Conroy, for approval of Appointment Items E, F & G. Motion carried on voice vote:

Ayes: (9) -- Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Cavalier, Mr. Conroy, Mrs. Diorio, Mr. Inzerillo, Mrs. Minnuies,

Mrs. Self, Mrs. Walsh and Mr. Roberts.

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. First Union

c. Sovereign Bank

d. State of New Jersey Cash Management Fund

e. MBIA

f. NJ/ARM Joint Trust

g. Investors’ Savings Bank

11. ADOPTION OF:

a. School Calendar 2004-2005 (following page)

b. High School Time Schedule 2004-2005 (following page)

c. Schedule of Meetings of Middletown Board of Education 2004-2005 (following page)

d. Schedule for Twelve-Month Employees 2004-2005 (following page)

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.

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

14. READOPTION OF ALL EXISTING CURRICULUM AND TEXTBOOKS.

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

Motion made by Mrs. Cavalier, seconded by Mrs. Minnuies, to change the time of Board of Education Meetings (Item 11c) to 6:30 p.m. for closed sessions and 7:30 p.m. for workshops and voting meetings. Motion carried on voice vote:

Ayes: (9) -- Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Cavalier, Mr. Conroy, Mrs. Diorio, Mr. Inzerillo, Mrs. Minnuies,

Mrs. Self, Mrs. Walsh and Mr. Roberts.

Noes: (0)

Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Minnuies, for approval of Items10, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15 with above amendment. Motion carried on voice vote:

Ayes: (9) -- Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Cavalier, Mr. Conroy, Mrs. Diorio, Mr. Inzerillo, Mrs. Minnuies,

Mrs. Self, Mrs. Walsh and Mr. Roberts.

Noes: (0)

16. ADJOURNMENT OF REORGANIZATION MEETING

Mr. Roberts adjourned the Reorganization Meeting to the Regular Voting Meeting at 9:00 p.m.

REGULAR VOTING MEETING

April 27, 2004

CALL TO ORDER

Mr. Roberts called the Voting Meeting to order at 9:00 p.m.

2. OPEN TO PUBLIC – COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY

Diane Swaim discussed implementation of Title 18A:30-6.

Michael Savarese discussed a personnel item.

Karen Midgely discussed kindergarten enrollment.

Mary Ann Kligman congratulated the new Board members on behalf of PIC and Presidents’ Council.

Al Moresca spoke on the football program.

3. MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF -- March 23, 2004

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

Ayes: (8) -- Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Cavalier, Mr. Conroy, Mrs. Diorio, Mr. Inzerillo, Mrs. Minnuies,

Mrs. Self and Mr. Roberts.

Noes: (0)

Abstain: (1) -- Mrs. Walsh.

4. REPORTS

A. Report of the President – No report.

B. Business Administrator/Board Secretary

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Date Effective

Transfer #42

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3/31/04