MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
MEETING
TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 23,
2005
Time and Place Pursuant to notices sent to
each member of the Board of Education, the regular meeting
of Meeting
was held on Tuesday evening, August 23, 2005 in the High School North
Library,
Call to Order At
7:30 p.m., the meeting was called to order.
1.
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.
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLIGENCE
3.
ROLL
CALL
Present: Leonora Caminiti, Dawn Diorio, Sherry Gevarter, Joan Minnuies, Kevin Ryan, Carolyn S. Self, Rose Stallmeyer and Patricia Walsh.
Absent: Laura Agin.
Also Present: David
L. Witmer, William J. Doering, Jane Austin, Christopher Halpin, Dan Skelton and
Malachi J. Kenney, Esq.
4.
OPEN TO PUBLIC – COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
Marjorie Cavalier discussed district goals and personnel items.
Diane Swaim discussed budget transfers and a personnel item.
5.
MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF: July 26, 2005
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Caminiti. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) -- Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs. Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
6. REPORTS
A. Report of the President
1) Presentation: Annette Kaplan – “Strategic Planning” CANCELLED
2) Resolution to be submitted to the NJSBA Delegates Assembly to allow all standardized and state testing scores
for all students attending all programs at the Voc Tech schools for computing back to the home school.
Motion made by Mrs. Self, seconded by Mr. Ryan. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) -- Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs. Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
B. Business Administrator/Board Secretary
1. Approval of Transfers (see following page)
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Self. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) -- Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs. Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
2. Motion to accept the reports of the Treasurer and Secretary as being in agreement for the month of June 2005. (Att #1)
Motion made by Mrs. Self, seconded by Mrs. Walsh. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) -- 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 June 2005
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Self. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) -- 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 July 27, 2005 –August 23, 2005 (Attach #2)
Motion made by Mrs. Self, seconded by Mr. Ryan. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) -- Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh (abst. on
Kenney & Gross bills) and Mrs. Minnuies (abst. on all MOESC).
Noes: (0)
a. Report of the Superintendent
Dr. Witmer noted that the district hired 80 certificated staff over the summer, including 5 administrators and 75 teaching members. He also stated that over 200 students were part of the extended education program during the summer, with many district students volunteering to assist extended program students. Dr. Witmer stated that the district also ran the elementary reading program and a new program, basic skills camp. He noted that a new program will be started this school year, S.A.I.L. (Students Active In Learning). There will be a presentation on the progress of this program in October or November.
1. Motion to Approve the District Goals for the 2005-2006 School Year:
Goal #1 – Student Achievement
Sub-Goal 1.1 - Decision Based on Data
Sub-Goal 1.2 - Professional Development and Evaluation
Goal #2 – Planning
Sub-Goal 2.1 - Community Based Planning
Sub-Goal 2.2 - Upgrading and Maintaining Facilities
Sub-Goal 2.3 - Alternate Financial Resources
Goal #3 – Policy
Dr. Witmer stated that action plans for the goals are forthcoming. Motion made by Mrs. Gevarter, seconded by Mr. Ryan. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) -- Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
2.
Acceptance of Settlement between JG and
Motion made by Mrs. Self, seconded by Mrs. Walsh. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) -- 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 (Attach #3)
Dr. Witmer stated two changes to the Organization Chart: (1) remove athletic responsibility from Assistant Principal and,
(2) add policy responsibility to Dr. Skolnik. Motion made by Mrs. Gevarter, seconded by Mrs. Walsh. Motion carried on
voice vote:
Ayes: (8) -- Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
7. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF
SCHOOLS
A. Curriculum Committee (Rose Stallmeyer, Chair)
1. Acknowledgement of Honor Roll Students (see following pages)
2. Approval of Curriculum Guides:
Addendum to CP English and Social Studies
Project S.A.I.L. (Students Active in Learning)
3. Approval of Home Schooling:
CL and JL will be using curriculum from
4. Approval of Field
Trip:
High School
Leave: Sunday, October 2,
2005
Return: Monday, October 3, 2005
Destination:
Purpose: to provide the students the opportunity to explore the
social, religious, political and economic realities of colonial
42 – 47 students and 7-8 adults
Faculty member is Ellen Hill
Students will miss one day of school
(Cost of trip paid by students)
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) -- Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs. Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
B. Finance Committee (Sue Self, Chair)
1. Approval of Transportation Items:
a) Request for approval for St. Agnes routes SA-1 & SA-3 for 2005-2006 school year:
Murphy Transportation:
SA-1 – 94.09 per diem for 180 days for a total cost of $16,936.20
SA-3 – 106.70 per diem for 180 days for a total cost of $19,206.00
Recommend award to Murphy Transportation, Inc.
Charge to Account Code: 11-000-270-511-00-300.
WHEREAS, the recent changes to
the Public School Contracts Law gave boards of education the ability to increase
their bid threshold up to $29,000; 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 $29,000; 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.
I,
William J. Doering, Secretary of the Middletown Township Board of Education, in
the County of Monmouth, State
of
_______________________________________
William J.
Doering
School Business
Administrator/Board Secretary
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) -- Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
C. Facilities Committee (Dawn Diorio, Chair)
1.
Authorization of Execution and Delivery of a Section 15
Grant Agreement between the
of Education and the New Jersey Schools Construction Corporation for the following Department of Education
approved project:
State Plan 3160-050-05-1000 – High School North
And approve the Delegation of Authority to William J. Doering, School Business Administrator, to
supervise the above-listed school facilities project.
Motion made by Mrs. Gevarter, seconded by Mrs. Walsh. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) -- Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Minnuies.
Noes: (0)
D. Pupil Services/Special Education Committee (Joan Minnuies, Chair)
1. Approval of Special Services to Classified Handicapped Students (Attach #4 )
2. Acceptance of IDEA-B FY2006 Basic Funds of $2,385,013 and Preschool Funds of $96,571.
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (6) -- Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer and Mrs. Walsh.
Noes: (1) -- Mrs. Caminiti.
Abst: (1) -- Mrs. Minnuies.
3.
Acceptance of a tuition student from Red Bank
Borough into the Bayview school, LLD class, with a
Multiply Disabled classification at a tuition rate of
$22,621. Transportation will be provided by Red Bank
Borough.
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (7) -- Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Diorio, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer and Mrs. Walsh.
Noes: (1) -- Mrs. Minnuies.
E.
Personnel Committee (Sherry Gevarter,
Chair)
Note: All appointments of the district staff are contingent upon satisfying the requirements of the Criminal History Review.
1). Approval of resignations:
a). Cathy J. Durrett-Filusch, Dist Elementary Reading Specialist, to relocate, effective 9/1/05
b). Kathie Mocik, as District Substitute Calling Secretary, effective 10/2/05
c). Jessica Rizzo, Thorne, Night Custodian, for personal reasons, effective 8/26/05
d). Stacey Wright-Babcock, HS North, Social Studies, to relocate, effective 9/1/05
2). Approval of leave of absence:
a). Cheryl Keene, Navesink, Paraprofessional, for medical reasons, effective 9/1/05
through 12/16/05 – Unpaid Leave
3). Approval of rehires effective 9/1/05 through 6/30/06:
a). Jon Scala, HS North, Social Studies, Rate – BA – Step 2 - $44,050
b). Susan Turner, HS North, Business, Rate – M+10 – Step 12 - $59,425
c). Tamara Woods, HS North, English, Rate – BA – Step 2 - $44-050
Acct. #11-140-100-101-01-000
4). Approval of new hires, effective 9/1/05 through 6/30/06:
a). Brian Carhart, HS South, Security Guard, Rate - $10.50/hr
Acct. #11-000-262-100-18-018
b). Joy Hencoski, Navesink,
Kindergarten,
Certification – Elementary (CEAS)
Rate – BA – Step 1 - $21,850 (50% of $43,700)
Acct. #11-120-100-101-21-000
c). Kelli A. Hibell,
Certification – Elementary
(CEAS)
Rate – MA – Step 1 - $53,015
Acct. #11-120-100-101-20-000
d). Joanne Pariso, HS North, Night Custodian, Rate – Step 0 - $25,453 (Pro-rated)
Acct. #11-000-262-100-01-023
e). Deanna Sanford,
Certification – Elementary (CEAS)
Rate – MA – Step 1 - $53,015
Acct. #11-110-100-101-21-000
f). Barbara Volpe, New
Monmouth, Kindergarten,
Certification – Elementary
Rate – MA – Step 5 - $54,535
Acct. #11-110-100-101-21-000
5). Approval of new hires effective upon release through 6/30/06:
a). Jodi Erichsen, HS North,
School Psychologist,
Certification – School Psychologist
Rate – MA – Step 15 - $59,985 (Pro-rated)
Acct. #11-000-219-104-00-000
b). Shirley Gonzales, Bayshore, Substance Awareness Coordinator
Certification – Substance Awareness Coordinator
Rate – MA – Step 5 - $54,535 (Pro-rated)
Acct. #11-000-219-104-00-000
6).
Approval of new hire pending receipt of
a). Dina Marie Laue, HS
South, Science,
Certification – Biological Science
(CE)
Rate – BA – Step 1 - $43,700
Acct. #11-140-100-101-02-000
7). Approval of increases in assignment, effective 9/1/05-6/30/06:
a). Jane O’Connell, Port Monmouth, Kindergarten, Rate – BA – Step 13 - $49,340
b). Natalie Soto, Dist Speech Language Specialist, Rate – MA – Step 4 - $54,115
Acct. #11-000-216-100-00-000
8). Approval of transfer/decrease in assignment, effective 9/1/05 – 6/30/06:
a). Jayne Balka, Middle School ASP, Rate – BA – Step 8 - $30,507 (68% of $44,864)
Acct.
#11-130-100-101-03-000/11-130-100-101-04-000/11-130-100-101-05-000
9). Approval of salary adjustments/corrections:
Effective 9/1/05-6/30/06
Carol Loeffler, Port Monmouth, Grade 3 $ 91,277
Carolyn Fennessey, M Vill/Fairv, Spec Education $ 55,955
Joseph Lawlor, Baysh/Elem, Music $ 83,117
Donald Magaw, Thorne, Health & PE $ 75,562
Sandra Stevens, Port Monmouth, School Nurse $ 70,079
Effective 8/3/05-8/31/05:
Daniel Skelton, HS South, Interim Asst Principal
$113,700 (pro-rated)
Effective 8/1/05-6/30/06:
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Clifford Bonhard, Thorne, Custodian
$ 43,851 (pro-rated)
Effective 8/16/05-6/30/06 (Black Seal Lic):
Michael McCray, Jr, HS North, Night Custodian $ 25,885 (pro-rated)
10). Approval of dates of employment:
a). Sherri Dall,
b). Michael Isparro, HS
North, Health & Physical
Education, effective 9/1/05
c). Julie Riccio, HS North, SSW, effective 9/1/05
11). Approval of promotions:
a). Deborah Studd, HS South, Secretary – Category 2 (12 mos)