MINUTES OF THE REORGANIZATION/REGULAR MEETING

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 29, 2003

 

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 29, 2003 in the High School North Student Cafeteria, 63 Tindall Road, Middletown, New Jersey.

                                 

Call to Order        At 8:07 p.m., Ms. Salus 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

By Chair              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         Ms. Salus, Assistant Board Secretary, swore in the newly elected Board members:  Carolyn Sue Self, Michael Roberts and Joan Minnuies.

 

Roll Call               Ms. Salus called the roll.

 

Present                Robert W. Bucco, Jr., Marjorie Cavalier, Thomas Conroy, Leonard Inzerillo, Joan Minnuies, Enrico Paternostro, N. Britt Raynor, Michael Roberts and Carolyn Sue Self.

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

 

Report of             Ms. Salus reported the final results of the Election held on April 15, 2003, which have

Election Results    been certified by the County Clerk (attached).

                                   

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

Board Officers     of Education.

 

Motion for            Mrs. Minnuies nominated Mrs. Cavalier for President, seconded by Mr. Paternostro, and

President             Mr. Raynor nominated Mr. Bucco for President, seconded by Mr. Roberts.  Mr. Raynor moved to close nominations, seconded by Mrs. Minnuies.

                          

Roll Call:              Roll call for Mrs. Cavalier for President—Ayes (4):  Mrs. Cavalier, Mr. Conroy, Mrs. Minnuies and Mr. Paternostro; Noes (5):  Mr. Inzerillo, Mr. Raynor, Mr. Roberts, Mrs. Self and Mr. Bucco.  Roll call for Mr. Bucco for President—Ayes (6):  Mr. Conroy, Mr. Inzerillo, Mr. Raynor, Mr. Roberts, Mrs. Self and Mr. Bucco; Noes (3):  Mrs. Minnuies, Mr. Paternostro and Mrs. Cavalier.  There being six ayes and three noes, Ms. Salus congratulated Mr. Bucco on his presidency.

                          

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

 

Motion for            Mr. Raynor nominated Mr. Roberts for Vice President, seconded by Mr. Inzerillo, and Mr.

Vice President     Conroy nominated Mr. Paternostro for Vice President, seconded by Mrs. Cavalier.  Mr. Raynor

                           moved to close nominations, seconded by Mr. Paternostro.

 

Roll Call:              Roll call for Mr. Roberts for Vice President—Ayes (7):  Mrs. Minnuies, Mr. Paternostro, Mr. Raynor, Mr. Roberts, Mrs. Self, Mr. Bucco and Mr. Inzerillo; Noes (2):  Mrs. Cavalier and Mr. Conroy.  There being seven ayes and two noes, Ms. Salus congratulated Mr. Roberts on his vice presidency.

 

 

 

 

 

1.                                     APPOINTMENTS:

A.               Appointment of Robert A. Roth as Treasurer of School Monies effective July 1, 2003 through

June 30, 2004 at an annual salary of $­­­­  9,670  .

 

B.                Appointment of the following attorneys effective July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004:

 

1)                   Cureton, Caplan, Hunt, Scaramella & Clark (Construction Counsel) $125 per hour, up to a maximum of $10,000.

 

2)                Kenney & Gross (Board Attorney) $115 per hour, up to a maximum of $60,000.

 

3)                Kenney & Gross (Labor Counsel) $115 per hour, up to a maximum of $70,000.

 

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

financial 2003/2004 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 $33,850.

 

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                $105/Hour

            PROJECT ARCHITECT                     $85/Hour

            PROJECT MANAGER                       $75/Hour

            CADD OPERATOR                            $65/Hour

            ADMINISTRATOR                            $45/Hour     

 

E.                   Approval of School Physicians for 2003-2004

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

                                                                               

Sara Dhamija M.D.                                                                                    $12.00    per student

(Harmony, Navesink, Ocean Ave., Port Monmouth)

 

                                                Asha Jain, M.D.                                                                                        $12.00    per student

                                                (Bayshore MS)

 

                                                M. Shahnaz Khuddus, M.D.                                                                   $12.00    per student       

                                                 (Leonardo, Lincroft, River Plaza, Nut Swamp, Thorne M.S.)

 

                                                Keith Reinsdorf, M.D.                                                                              $12.00    per student

                                                (Thompson M.S., H. S. North)

 

                                                Salisbury, Jon, M.D.                                                                                 $12.00    per student

                                                (Bayview, Fairview, Middletown Village, New Monmouth, H. S. North)

 

                                                District Medical Officer

                                                Jon Salisbury, M.D.                                                                                  $3,500

                                    Visiting Physician Services

 

                                                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)

 

                                                Dorothy Pietrucha, M.D.                                                                       $150.00    per evaluation

                                                (Neurologist)

                                                Sahar Shafey, M.D. (Psychiatrist)                                                        $200.00    per evaluation

                                               

                                                E.M.O. Medical Care (Medical Clearance)                                            $35.00    per student

                                               

                                                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                                                                                          $45.00    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                                                                                        $60.00    per hour

                                                Caryn Katz, OTR                                                                                       $60.00    per hour

                                                Donna Manning, C.O.T.A.                                                                      $38.00    per hour

                                                Occupational Therapy Resources, Inc.                                                 $65.00    per hour

 

                                                Educational Consultant to Student Assistance Program

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

                                                Janis E. Mayer & Associates                                                                  $55.00    per hour

                                                (George Obermeier)

                                                                           

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

June 30, 2004 accordance with NJSA18A:13-13.

 

G.                   Appointment of Dr. Nancy Whelan as Affirmative Action /Equity Officer for 2003/2004

                        school year.

 

Motion made by Mr. Roberts, seconded by Mr. Raynor, for approval of Appointments A, E, F & G.  Dr. Witmer noted that the Board did not have sufficient information for items B, C & D.  Motion carried on voice vote:

Ayes:  (9) --     Mrs. Cavalier, Mr. Conroy, Mr. Inzerillo, Mrs. Minnuies, Mr. Paternostro, Mr. Raynor,

                          Mr. Roberts, Mrs. Self and Mr. Bucco.

Noes:  (0)

 

Motion made by Mr. Raynor, seconded by Mr. Inzerillo, to table Appointments B, C & D.  These items will be on the next agenda.  Motion carried on voice vote:

Ayes:  (9) --     Mrs. Cavalier, Mr. Conroy, Mr. Inzerillo, Mrs. Minnuies, Mr. Paternostro, Mr. Raynor,

                          Mr. Roberts, Mrs. Self and Mr. Bucco.

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

 

                                Motion made by Mr. Conroy, seconded by Mrs. Minnuies, for approval of Item #10. 

                                Motion carried on voice vote:

 

Ayes:  (9) --     Mrs. Cavalier, Mr. Conroy, Mr. Inzerillo, Mrs. Minnuies, Mr. Paternostro, Mr. Raynor,

                          Mr. Roberts, Mrs. Self and Mr. Bucco.

Noes:  (0)

 

11.         ADOPTION OF:

a.                 School Calendar 2003-2004 (following page)

b.                High School Time Schedule 2003-2004 (following page)

c.                 Schedule of Meetings of the Middletown Board of Education 2003-2004 (following

              page)

d.                Schedule for Twelve-Month Employees 2003-2004 (following page)

 

Motion made by Mr. Raynor, seconded by Mr. Inzerillo, for approval of Item #11.  Motion carried on voice vote:

Ayes:  (9) --     Mrs. Cavalier, Mr. Conroy, Mr. Inzerillo, Mrs. Minnuies, Mr. Paternostro, Mr. Raynor,

                          Mr. Roberts, Mrs. Self and Mr. Bucco.

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 Mr. Raynor, seconded by Mr. Roberts, for approval of Item #12.  Motion carried on

                                voice vote:

Ayes:  (9) --     Mrs. Cavalier, Mr. Conroy, Mr. Inzerillo, Mrs. Minnuies, Mr. Paternostro, Mr. Raynor,

                          Mr. Roberts, Mrs. Self and Mr. Bucco.

Noes:  (0)

 

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

 

                Motion made by Mr. Raynor, seconded by Mr. Conroy, for approval of Item #13.  Motion carried

                on voice vote:

Ayes:  (9) --     Mrs. Cavalier, Mr. Conroy, Mr. Inzerillo, Mrs. Minnuies, Mr. Paternostro, Mr. Raynor,

                          Mr. Roberts, Mrs. Self and Mr. Bucco.

Noes:  (0)

 

14.                 READOPTION OF ALL EXISTING CURRICULUM AND TEXTBOOKS.

 

                Motion made by Mr. Paternostro, seconded by Mrs. Cavalier, for approval of Item #14.  Motion carried

                on voice vote:

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

                          Mr. Roberts, Mrs. Self and Mr. Bucco.

Noes:  (1) --     Mr. Raynor.

 

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

 

Motion made by Mr. Raynor, seconded by Mr. Raynor, seconded by Mr. Inzerillo, for approval of Item #15.  Motion carried on voice vote:

Ayes:  (9) --     Mrs. Cavalier, Mr. Conroy, Mr. Inzerillo, Mrs. Minnuies, Mr. Paternostro, Mr. Raynor,

                          Mr. Roberts, Mrs. Self and Mr. Bucco.

Noes:  (0)

 

16.              ADJOURNMENT OF REORGANIZATION MEETING

                Motion made by Mr. Raynor, seconded by Mr. Paternostro.  Motion carried on voice vote:

Ayes:  (9) --     Mrs. Cavalier, Mr. Conroy, Mr. Inzerillo, Mrs. Minnuies, Mr. Paternostro, Mr. Raynor,

                          Mr. Roberts, Mrs. Self and Mr. Bucco.

Noes:  (0)

 

 

REGULAR VOTING MEETING

April 29, 2003

 

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

Mr. Bucco called the Regular Voting Meeting to order with the same individuals in attendance.

 

        2.     OPEN TO PUBLIC – COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY

                Karen Allocino discussed personnel items.

                Barbara Bacmeister questioned the school calendar.

                John McGowan discussed student commendations and district coaches.

                Laurie Fisch, Dan Fisch (representing the wrestling team), Drew Nagler, Sal Montino, Michael Rewinski, Alex

                        Kerr, Leslie Zak, Jeremy Tout, Mary Arboritus, Sue Glosbrener, Renee Mormando, Gary Zak, Julie Ann

Pepitone, Susan Strano, Gina Garrison, Anthony Strangia, Jeanine Horowitz, Debbie Studd, Jack Downs, Peter Petak, Harry Morris and Frank Vernoia discussed personnel items.

Recess

                At 10:15 p.m., Mr. Bucco called for a five-minute recess.  At 10:23 p.m., Mr. Bucco called the meeting back to

order.  Dr. Witmer stated that the Teacher’s Union has no input into the decisions made on personnel items, and that observations and supervision is an area in need of improvement.  Dr. Witmer also stated that the two principals not on the rehire list, will be added, with the understanding that each will have a PIP specifically directed at issues and concerns of each individual.

 

                Alex Desevo and Matt Galindo discussed personnel items.       

                Sherry Gevarter discussed the proceedings of the meeting.

                Pat Pascale, Tammy Goldberg, Leonora Camenetti, Dominica Voulo, Laurie Fisch and Kathleen Brazas, discussed

                        personnel items.

                Patricia Walsh discussed the Broker of Records, Alan Feuer’s retirement and the night’s events.

                John McGowan, Jim Gent, Melissa Reimertz, Lorraine Lister, Carol Erickson, Dan Fisch, Sherry Gevarter, Gina

                        Garrison, Steve Camenetti, Gary and Nancy Reinhart, and Dominica Voulo discussed personnel items.

 

3.        MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF ­­­­:

a)          March 25, 2003

 

        Motion made by Mr. Roberts, seconded by Mr. Raynor.  Motion carried on voice vote:

        Ayes:  (7) --       Mrs. Cavalier, Mr. Conroy, Mr. Inzerillo, Mrs. Minnuies, Mr. Paternostro, Mr. Raynor and Mr. Roberts.

        Noes:  (0)

        Abstain:  (2) – Mr. Bucco and Mrs. Self.

 

4.   REPORTS

 

A.                     Report of the President

                  Mr. Bucco congratulated the newly elected Board members and thanked the public for their comments.

 

        B.              Business Administrator/Board Secretary

 

1.                    Approval of Transfers

                (fo