MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 20, 2006

 

Time and Place    Pursuant to notices sent to each member of the Board of Education, the regular meeting was held

of Meeting           on Tuesday evening, June 20, 2006 in the High School North Library, 63 Tindall Road, Middletown, New Jersey. 

                          

1.                  CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

                        At 7:45 p.m., the meeting was called to order.    

           

2.                  SUNSHINE NOTICE:

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

Independent, the Courier, and 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.”

 

3.             ROLL CALL

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

Absent:                  Kevin Ryan.

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

 

Adjourn to            Motion made by Mrs. Agin, seconded by Mrs. Walsh, to adjourn to closed session at 8:10 pm. to complete the

                                Board’s business.

 

Reconvene            At 9:05 p.m. the Board reconvened with the same individuals in attendance.

               

4.             OPEN TO PUBLIC – COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY

                Ashley Rodriquez presented a check to Mrs. Minnuies for $1,000 for Project Prom for next year’s graduating class

on behalf of this year’s graduating class.

Rocco Christopher discussed a personnel item.

 

5.             MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES -  No Minutes.

 

6.             REPORTS

 

A.      Report of the President

 

1)    Acknowledgement of Service/Retirements 2005/2006 – (see following page)

 

B.  Business Administrator/Board Secretary

                                         

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

                              month of May, 2006. (Attach #1)

 

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

                      Ayes:  (8) – Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and

                                            Mrs. Diorio.

                      Noes:  (0)

 

2.        Motion to accept the Board Secretary’s Certification that no major budget line item has been

        over-expended for the month of May, 2006.

 

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

                      Ayes:  (8) – Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and

                                            Mrs. Diorio.

                      Noes:  (0)

 

3.     Approval of Transfers (see following page)

 

                     

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

                      Ayes:  (8) – Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and

                                            Mrs. Diorio.

                      Noes:  (0)

       

4.     Motion to Approve Bill List for Period May 24, 2006 –June 20, 2006 (Attach #2)

 

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

                      Ayes:  (8) – Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies (abst. on all MOESC), Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer,

                                            Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.

                      Noes:  (0)

 

C.   Report of the Superintendent

        Mrs. Bilbao thanked all the retirees for their dedicated service to the district and also congratulated all the graduates of

        the Class of 2006.  Mrs. Bilbao discussed district summer programs and personnel items.

 

7.   RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

 

A.      Curriculum Committee  (Rose Stallmeyer, Chair)

 

                      1.       Approval of Field Trip:

                                                                High School South Transition Project – Peer Leaders

                                                                Leave:  Saturday, July 15, 2006

                                                                Return:  Sunday, July 16, 2006

                                                                Destination:  YMCA Camp Hardwick, NJ

                                                                Purpose: Training retreat for Transition Project Peer Leaders

                                                                50 students and 5 adults

                                                                Faculty member is Mary Ellen Walker

                                                                Students will not miss school

 

                      2.       Approval of Curriculum Guides:

                                                                Topics in Earth Science

                                                                English 9 World Literature/World History 9

                                                                Fundamentals of Science

                                                                Advanced Placement Calculus AB

                                                                Advanced Placement Calculus BC

                                                                Fine Arts I

                                                                Fine Arts II

                                                                Rock History & Popular Culture

                                                                Drama Workshop

                                                                Advanced Placement Music Theory

                                                                Italian II

                                                                Cinema Studies

                                                                Forensic Science

                                                                Environmental Science

                                                                Drama – Grade 8

                                                                Theater – Grade 7

                                                                Introduction to Video Production – Grades 7 and/or 8

                                                                Advanced Placement English Language

                                                                SAT Prep - Math

                                                                SAT Prep - Verbal

                                                                Play Production

                                                                Computer Applications I

                                                                Computer Applications II

                                                                Principles of Business Management, Economics and Investing

                                                                Principles of Personal Finance and Career Management

                                                                American Politics and Global Conflicts

                                                                Criminal & Business Law

                                                                Architecture & Spatial Design

                                                                Mock Trial

 

                                                                Family & Consumer Science

                                                                Life Management & Personal Finance

                                                                Stagecraft

                                                                Advanced Placement Economics

                                                                Microsoft Word

                                                               

                      3.       Approval of Textbooks:

                                                                Approval of Textbook Adoption:

                                                                Subject……………………………..         SAT – Prep

                                                                Title………………………………..          The Official SAT Study Guide

                                                                Date………………………………..          2005

                                                                Publisher……………………………       The College Board

                                                                    100 Textbooks for High School North                  $19.95                  $1,995.00

                                                                    25 Textbooks for High School South                    $19.95                     $498.75          

                                                                    This does not include shipping and handling

                                                                           Total                                $2,493.75

 

                                                                Subject……………………………..         English Grade 9

                                                                Title………………………………..          Elements of Literature

                                                                Date………………………………..          2007

                                                                Publisher……………………………       A Harcourt Education Company

                                                                    500 Textbooks for High School North                  $67.95                $33,975.00          

                                                                    400 Textbooks for High School South                  $67.95                $27,180.00          

                                                                    This does not include shipping and handling

                                                                                    Total                                    $61,155.00

 

                                                                Subject……………………………..         World History Grade 9

                                                                Title………………………………..          World History: The Modern Era

                                                                Date………………………………..          2007

                                                                Publisher……………………………       Prentice Hall

                                                                    500 Textbooks for High School North                  $65.47                $32,735.00

                                                                    400 Textbooks for High School South                  $65.47                $26,188.00          

                                                                    This does not include shipping and handling

                                                                                                                                    Total                                    $58,923.00

 

                                                                Subject……………………………..         AP English Language

                                                                Title………………………………..          Elements of Style

                                                                Date………………………………..          2005

                                                                Publisher……………………………       MacMillan Publishing Co.

                                                                    50 Textbooks for High School North                    $24.95                  $1,247.50

                                                                    50 Textbooks for High School South                    $24.95                  $1,247.50          

                                                                    This does not include shipping and handling

                                                                                                                                    Total                                      $2,495.00

 

                                                                Subject……………………………..         AP English Language

                                                                Title………………………………..          The Bedford Reader

                                                                Date………………………………..          2006

                                                                Publisher……………………………       Bedford/St. Martin’s

                                                                    50 Textbooks for High School North                    $40.50                  $2,025.00

                                                                    50 Textbooks for High School South                    $40.50                  $2,025.00          

                                                                    This does not include shipping and handling

                                                                                                                                    Total                                      $4,050.00

 

                                                                Subject……………………………..         Social Studies Grade 7(American History)

                                                                Title………………………………..          A History of US Program, Volumes 1 to 7

                                                                                                                                    and 11

                                                                Date………………………………..          2005

                                                                Publisher……………………………       Oxford University Press

                                                                    270 Textbooks for Bayshore              $12.98 per volume items # 1 to 7   

                                                                    350 Textbooks for Thompson            $12.98 per volume items # 1 to 7

 

                                                                    300 Textbooks for Thorne                  $12.98 per volume items # 1 to 7

 

                                                                    Each student will receive all seven volumes.                                                             

                                                                    Free shipping and handling

                                                                                                                                    Total                                    $83,591.20

 

                                                                Subject……………………………..         AP Economics

                                                                Title………………………………..          Economics:  Principles & Discover Econ

                                                                                                                                    Online

                                                                Date………………………………..          2005

                                                                Publisher……………………………       McGraw-Hill

                                                                    30 Textbooks for High School North                    $103.75                $3,112.50

                                                                    30 Textbooks for High School South                    $103.75                $3,112.50          

                                                                    This does not include shipping and handling

                                                                                                                                    Total                                      $6,225.00

 

                                                                Subject……………………………..         Criminal & Business Law

                                                                Title………………………………..          Street Law – A Course in Practical Law

                                                                Date………………………………..          2005

                                                                Publisher……………………………       Glencoe

                                                                    30 Textbooks for High School North                    $57.48                  $1,724.40

                                                                    30 Textbooks for High School South                    $57.48                  $1,724.40          

                                                                    This does not include shipping and handling

                                                                                                                                    Total                                      $3,448.80

 

                                                                Subject……………………………..         Architecture & Spatial Design

                                                                Title………………………………..          Home by Design

                                                                Date………………………………..          2004

                                                                Publisher……………………………       The Taunton Press

                                                                    1 Textbooks for High School North                     $35.00                       $35.00

                                                                    1 Textbooks for High School South $35.00         $35.00                            

                                                                    This does not include shipping and handling

                                                                                                                                    Total                                            $70.00

 

                                                                Subject……………………………..         Architecture & Spatial Design

                                                                Title………………………………..          Outside the Not So Big House

                                                                Date………………………………..          2006

                                                                Publisher……………………………       The Taunton Press

                                                                    1 Textbooks for High School North                     $34.95                       $34.95

                                                                    1 Textbooks for High School South $34.95         $34.95                            

                                                                    This does not include shipping and handling

                                                                                                                                    Total                                            $70.00

 

                                                                Subject……………………………..         Mock Trial

                                                                Title………………………………..          Trial Techniques, Sixth Edition

                                                                Date………………………………..          2002

                                                                Publisher……………………………       Aspen Publishers

                                                                    25 Textbooks for High School North                    $59.00                  $1,475.00

                                                                    25 Textbooks for High School South                    $59.00                  $1,475.00          

                                                                    This does not include shipping and handling

                                                                                                                                    Total                                      $2,950.00

 

                                                                Subject……………………………..         Life Management & Personal Finance

                                                                Title………………………………..          Goals for Living

                                                                Date………………………………..          2006

                                                                Publisher……………………………       Aspen Publishers

                                                                    30 Textbooks for High School North                    $45.00                  $1,350.00

                                                                    30 Textbooks for High School South                    $45.00                  $1,350.00          

                                                                    This does not include shipping and handling

                                                                                                                                    Total                                      $2,700.00

 

                                                                Subject……………………………..         Drama Workshop

                                                                Title………………………………..          Soliloquy – The Shakespeare Monologues

                                                                                                                                    (The Men)

                                                                Date………………………………..          1988

                                                                Publisher……………………………       Applause Theatre Book Publishers

                                                                    15 Textbooks for High School North                    $11.95                     $179.25

                                                                    15 Textbooks for High School South                    $11.95                     $179.25          

                                                                    This does not include shipping and handling

                                                                                                                                    Total                                         $358.50

 

                                                                Subject……………………………..         Drama Workshop

                                                                Title………………………………..          Solving Your Script – Tools and

                                                                                                                                    Techniques for the Playwright

                                                                                                                                    (The Men)

                                                                Date………………………………..          2001

                                                                Publisher……………………………       Heinemann

                                                                    20 Textbooks for High School North                    $15.95                     $319.00

                                                                    20 Textbooks for High School South                    $15.95                     $319.00          

                                                                    This does not include shipping and handling

                                                                                                                                    Total                                         $638.00

 

                                                                Subject……………………………..         Drama Workshop

                                                                Title………………………………..          Soliloquy – The Shakespeare Monologues

                                                                                                                                    (The Women)

                                                                Date………………………………..          1988

                                                                Publisher……………………………       Applause Theatre Book Publishers

                                                                    15 Textbooks for High School North                    $11.95                     $179.25

                                                                    15 Textbooks for High School South                    $11.95                     $179.25          

                                                                    This does not include shipping and handling

                                                                                                                                    Total                                         $358.50

 

                                                                Subject……………………………..         Cinema Studies/Film Appreciation

                                                                Title………………………………..          Understanding the Film – Fifth Edition

                                                                Date………………………………..          1996

                                                                Publisher……………………………       McGraw Hill/Glencoe

                                                                    40 Textbooks for High School North                    $46.64                  $1,865.60

                                                                    30 Textbooks for High School South                    $46.64                  $1,399.20          

                                                                    This does not include shipping and handling

                                                                                                                                    Total                                      $3,264.80

 

                                                                Subject……………………………..         Fine Arts I

                                                                Title………………………………..          Drawing the Head and Figure

                                                                Date………………………………..          1963

                                                                Publisher……………………………       General Publishing Co.

                                                                    2 Textbooks for High School North                      $11.95                     $239.00

                                                                    2 Textbooks for High School South $11.95         $239.00                          

                                                                    This does not include shipping and handling

                                                                                                                                    Total                                         $478.00

 

                                                                Subject……………………………..         Fine Arts I

                                                                Title………………………………..          How to Draw Lettering

                                                                Date………………………………..          1991

                                                                Publisher……………………………       USBORNE

                                                                    2 Textbooks for High School North                      $4.95                           $9.90

                                                                    2 Textbooks for High School South $4.95           $9.90                              

                                                                    This does not include shipping and handling

                                                                                                                                    Total                                            $19.80

 

                                                                Subject……………………………..         Fine Arts II

                                                                Title………………………………..          The Visual Experience

 

                                                                Date………………………………..          2007

                                                                Publisher……………………………       Davis

                                                                    50 Textbooks for High School North                    $59.95                  $2,997.50

                                                                    50 Textbooks for High School South                    $59.95                  $2,997.50          

                                                                    This does not include shipping and handling

                                                                                                                                    Total                                      $5,995.00

 

                                                                Subject……………………………..         Fine Arts II

                                                                Title………………………………..          Discovering Art History

                                                                Date………………………………..          2007

                                                                Publisher……………………………       Davis Publishing

                                                                    50 Textbooks for High School North                    $59.95                  $2,997.50

                                                                    30 Textbooks for High School South                    $59.95                  $1,798.50          

                                                                    This does not include shipping and handling

                                                                                                                                    Total                                      $4,796.00

 

                                                                Subject……………………………..         Rock History & Popular Culture

                                                                Title………………………………..          Rock & Roll – A Social History

                                                                Date………………………………..          2006

                                                                Publisher……………………………       Westview

                                                                    50 Textbooks for High School North                    $39.50                  $1,975.00

                                                                    30 Textbooks for High School South                    $39.50                  $1,185.00          

                                                                    This does not include shipping and handling

                                                                                                                                    Total                                      $3,160.00

 

                                                                Subject……………………………..         AP Music Theory

                                                                Title………………………………..          Tonal Harmony: With an Intro to 20th

                                                                                                                                    Century Music (5th Ed)

                                                                Date………………………………..          2004

                                                                Publisher……………………………       McGraw-Hill

                                                                    35 Textbooks for High School North                    $67.75                  $2,371.25

                                                                    15 Textbooks for High School South                    $67.75                  $1,016.25          

                                                                    This does not include shipping and handling

                                                                                                                                    Total                                      $3,387.50

 

                                                                Subject……………………………..         Italian II

                                                                Title………………………………..          Forza – Level 2 (Due)

                                                                Date………………………………..          2002

                                                                Publisher……………………………       EMC Paradigm

                                                                    110 Textbooks for High School North                  $49.95                  $5,494.50

                                                                    80 Textbooks for High School South                    $49.95                  $3,996.00          

                                                                    This does not include shipping and handling

                                                                                                                                    Total                                      $9,490.50

 

                                                                Subject……………………………..         Forensic Science

                                                                Title………………………………..          Criminalistics An Introduction to Forensic

                                                                                                                                    Science

                                                                Date………………………………..          2004

                                                                Publisher……………………………       Prentice Hall

                                                                    118 Textbooks for High School North                  $77.50                  $9,145.00

                                                                    30 Textbooks for High School South                    $77.50                  $2,325.00          

                                                                    This does not include shipping and handling

                                                                                                                                    Total                                    $11,470.00

 

                                                                Subject……………………………..         AP Calculus AB

                                                                Title………………………………..          Calculus of a Single Variable (8th edition)

                                                                Date………………………………..          2006

                                                                Publisher……………………………       Houghton Mifflin

                                                                    36 Textbooks for High School North                    $94.17                  $3,390.12

                                                                    70 Textbooks for High School South                    $94.17                  $6,591.90          

 

                                                                    This does not include shipping and handling

                                                                                                                                    Total                                      $9,982.02

 

                                                                Subject……………………………..         AP Calculus BC

                                                                Title………………………………..          Calculus Early Transcendentals

                                                                Date………………………………..          2006

                                                                Publisher……………………………       Pearson-Addison Wesley

                                                                    16 Textbooks for High School North                    $99.47                  $1,591.52

                                                                    25 Textbooks for High School South                    $99.47                  $2,486.75          

                                                                    This does not include shipping and handling

                                                                                                                                    Total                                      $4,078.27

 

                                                                Subject……………………………..         Environmental Science

                                                                Title………………………………..          Environmental Science

                                                                Date………………………………..          2006

                                                                Publisher……………………………       Holt, Rinehart, Winston