MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 28,
2006
Time and Place Pursuant to notices sent to each member of
the Board of Education, the regular meeting was held
of Meeting on Monday evening, August 28, 2006 in
the High School Auditorium, 63 Tindall Road, Middletown,
1.
CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE
At 7:30 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.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: Laura Agin, Leonora Caminiti, Dawn Diorio, Sherry Gevarter, Joan Minnuies, Kevin Ryan, Carolyn Self, Rose Stallmeyer and Patricia Walsh.
Absent: No absentees.
Also Present: Karen Bilbao, William J. Doering, Dan Skelton, John Russo and Christopher Parton, Esq.
4. OPEN TO PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY -- No speakers.
5. MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF:
Regular Voting Meeting July 18, 2006
Special Voting Meeting August 3, 2006
Motion made by Mr. Ryan, seconded by Mrs. Walsh. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (9) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer,
Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
Presentation Mrs. Bilbao presented the American Drug and Alcohol Survey Results.
Adjourn At 8:00 p.m., motion made and
seconded to adjourn to closed session to complete the Boards business.
Reconvene At 9:40 p.m., the voting meeting was
reconvened with the same individuals in attendance.
6. REPORTS
A. Report of the President
B. Business Administrator/Board Secretary
1. Motion
to accept the reports of the Treasurer and Secretary as being in agreement for
the
month of June 2006. (Attachment #1)
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Self. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (9) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer,
Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
2. Motion to accept the Board Secretarys Certification that no major budget line item has been
over-expended for the month of June 2006.
Motion made by Mr. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Self. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer,
Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
Abst: (1) Mrs. Minnuies.
3. Approval of Transfers (see following page)
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Self. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer,
Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (1) Mrs. Minnuies.
4. Motion to Approve Bill List for Period July 19, 2006 August 28, 2006 (Attachment #2)
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer,
Mrs. Walsh (abst. on #32213) and Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (1) Mrs. Minnuies.
C. Report of the Superintendent
Mrs. Bilbao discussed the districts extended school year program and art show, and a summer reading program for
104 second graders. She noted that extensive staff development has been done over the summer in preparation for the new school year.
1. Approval of
Easement Agreement for Lincroft Library Property (Attachment # 3)
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (9) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer,
Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
2. Approval of Revised Organization Chart
(Attachment #4)
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (7) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (2) Mrs. Caminiti and Mrs. Minnuies.
3. Approval of
Memorandum of Agreement between the
Police
Department (Attach #4a)
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (9) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer,
Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
7. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF
SCHOOLS
A. Curriculum Committee (Rose Stallmeyer, Chair)
1. Acknowledgement of Honor Roll Students (see following pages)
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Self, for acknowledgement of Curriculum Item #1. Motion carried on
voice vote:
Ayes: (9) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer,
Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
2. Acceptance of 2005-2006 Evaluation Report and 2006-2007 Goals and Objectives -
Part of the Quality Assurance Annual Report (QAAR) (Attachment # 5)
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Curriculum Item #2. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (9) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer,
Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
B. Finance Committee (Sue Self, Chair)
1.
Approval of Bids
a) Math Manipulatives Supplies (Part of a Cooperative Bid) $16,551.56, 2006-2007 School Year
Recommend Awarding Bid to:
Prentice Hall $63.18
Scott Foresman $1,617.73
ETA Cuisenaire $14,870.65
To be charged to: 11-190-100-610-XX-000
b) Locksmith Finish Hardware Sets and Supplies $31,171.22
Recommend Awarding Bid to: Best
Access Systems/Stanley Security Solutions, Inc.,
To be charged to: 11-000-261-610-31-219
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Gevarter, for approval of Finance Items #1. Motion carried on
voice vote:
Ayes: (9) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer,
Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
C. Policy Committee (Sherry Gevarter,
Chair)
1. Second Reading & Adoption of School
Nutrition Policy (Attachment #6)
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Gevarter, for approval of Policy Item #1. Motion carried on
voice vote:
Ayes: (9) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer,
Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
D. Student Services Committee (Dawn Diorio, Chair)
1. Approval of Special Services to Classified Handicapped Students (Attachment #7)
Motion made by Mrs. Self, seconded by Mrs. Walsh, for approval of Student Services Item #1. Motion carried
on voice vote:
Ayes: (9) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer,
Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
2. Approval of Contracted Services
a).
Approval of contract with C.A.S. Healthcare, 224
Hwy. 35, Red Bank, NJ 07701, to provide nursing services @ $50 per hour for 3.5
hours per day for 4 days/week from September 5, 2006 through June 12, 2007 for
student, J.O., in the Preschool Disabled program, for a maximum of $26,600. (Charge to
Account: 11-000-213-300-00-000)
b).
Approval of adjustment to contract with Advance Education
Advisement,
(Charge to
Account: 11-000-213-300-00-000)
c). Approval of adjustment to contract with Nancy Power to provide occupational therapy services for an additional 16 hours @ $75 per hour for the Extended School Year from July 6, 2006 through August 16, 2006 for an additional $1,200. (Charge to Account: 11-000-213-300-00-000)
d).
Approval of contract with Pat Dunphy, DTP, LLS, 12 Tindall
Rd., Middletown, NJ to provide additional Physical Therapy services @ $50 per
half-hour for Extended School Year from July 6, 2006 through August 16, 2006
for an additional $977. (Charge to Account: 11-000-213-300-00-000)
e).
Approval of contract with Pat Dunphy, DTP, LLS, 12 Tindall
Rd., Middletown, NJ to provide 320 hours of Physical Therapy services @ $50 per
half-hour for 2006-2007 School Year from September 1, 2006 through June 12,
2007 for a maximum of $32,000.
(Charge to
Account: 11-000-213-300-00-000)
f).
Approval for Advance Education Advisement,
(Charge to
Account: 11-000-213-300-00-000)
g).
Approval for Therapy Pros, LLP, 88 Rivington Street, New
York, NY 10002, to provide occupational, speech and physical therapy services @
$85/hr., $100 per hour for home-based therapy, and $300 per evaluation for
2006-2007 School Year from September 1, 2006 through June 12, 2007.
(Charge to Account: 11-000-213-300-00-000)
h). Approval of Rate Increase
Child Neurology Associates, Inc.
$310 per evaluation (previously $275.00/evaluation)
(Charge to Account: 11-000-213-300-00-000)
i). Approval of additional hours for
Committee to Develop Procedural Autism Manual:
Lauren Payer 5 hours @ $89/hr. ($445.00)
(Charge to Account: 11-000-223-110-28-141)
j) Approval
for Settlement agreement between C.P. and the Middletown Board of Education
regarding D.P., effective 8/11/06, to place D.P. at the Children's Center of
Monmouth County for the 2006-2007 school year. The Board agrees to provide
transportation to and from D.P.'s home and to provide a nurse to accompany D.P.
at all times during the school day, including transportation to and from
school.
k) Approval
of contract with Nancy D. Power, OTR/L, 27 Annapolis Street, Tinton Falls, NJ
07712, to provide occupational therapy services @ $75/hr. for 3 days/wk. for a
maximum of $51,300 from September 1, 2006 through June 12, 2007.
(Charge to
account 11-000-213-300-00-000)
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Student Services Items #2. Motion carried
on voice vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
Abst: (1) Mrs. Minnuies.
3. Approval
for the district to reject the request of reimbursement of $58,800, which
represents the tuition
cost of student J.C.'s unilateral placement at
the
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Student Services Item #3. Motion carried on
voice vote:
Ayes: (9) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer,
Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
E. Negotiations Committee (Kevin Ryan,
Chair)
1.
Approval of Memorandum
of Agreement with Teamsters (Attach #8)
Motion made by Mr. Ryan, seconded by Mrs. Walsh, for approval of Negotiations Item #1. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (9) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer,
Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
F. Facilities Committee (Laura Agin,
Chair)
1.
Approval of Morris
Johnson Associates for Design Proposal for the Elementary HVAC Unitvent
Replacement
Project. Fee not to exceed $490,000, to
be funded by Capital Lease.
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Facilities Item #1. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (9) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer,
Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
This will be funded through the
construction management portion ($50,000) of the Navesink modular insurance
settlement which covers July 2006 through September 2006, with the remaining
$39,622 funded by account #12-000-400-390-31-000.
Motion made by Mrs. Self, seconded by Mrs. Walsh, for approval of Facilities Item #2. Motion carried on voice vote:
Ayes: (9) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer,
Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
F. Personnel Committee (Joan Minnuies, Chair)
Note: All appointments of the
district staff are contingent upon satisfying the requirements of the Criminal
History Review.
1). Approval of resignations for the
purpose of retirement:
a).
Anna Burden, Paraprofessional, effective 4/1/06
b). Kevin Coyle (9/1/78),
c). Linda Guarino, Paraprofessional, effective
9/1/06
d). Daniel B. Skelton, Assistant Superintendent
for Curriculum, effective 1/1/07
2). Approval of resignations:
a).
Stanley Balmer, Thorne, Health & Physical Education, effective
9/1/06
b). Arlene Blumerman, Paraprofessional, to relocate, effective 8/1/06
c). Carol Daly, Paraprofessional, for medical
reasons, effective 9/1/06
d). Susan Foster, Paraprofessional (only), to accept another position, effective 8/1/06
e). Gloria LaPersonne, Substitute Teacher, for
personal reasons, effective 8/1/06
f). Erika MacDonald, Paraprofessional, for
personal reasons, effective 8/1/06
g). Lynn Markoff, Paraprofessional, for personal
reasons, effective 9/1/06
h). Elizabeth Rowland, Paraprofessional (only), effective 8/1/06
3). Approval of leaves of absence:
a). Diane Casey,
b). Scott Chaney, District Groundsperson, for medical reasons (extension), effective
7/17/06 through 7/31/06 Unpaid Leave
9/1/06 through 11/23/06 Unpaid Family
Leave Act
c). Dolores Fraumeni, Dist Asst Transportation Coord, for maternity (extension), effective
8/21/06 through 9/17/06 Unpaid Family Leave Act
d). Jessica Gavini, HS North, Special Education,
for maternity, effective
10/25/06 through 1/1/07 Paid Sick Leave
1/2/07 through 3/11/07 Unpaid Family
Leave Act
Acct. #11-213-100-101-00-000
e). Alan Krompholz, Dist Maintenance Mechanic, effective 9/1/06 Unpaid Leave
f). Beartiz Peleaz-Martinez, HS North, World Language, for maternity, effective
1/2/07 through 1/31/07 Paid Sick Leave
2/1/07 through 5/2/07 Unpaid Family Leave Act
5/3/07 through 5/11/07 Unpaid Leave
Acct. #11-140-100-101-01-000
g). Brooke Nelson, Thorne, Special Education, for maternity, effective
9/1/06 through 6/30/07 Unpaid Leave
g). Jacqueline Tishler, Bayshore, Math, for maternity, effective
11/13/06 through 1/18/07 Paid Sick Leave
1/19/07 through 4/15/07 Unpaid Family Leave Act
Acct. #11-130-100-101-03-000
h). Nicole Varno, Thorne, Special Education, for Personal/Child Care, effective
9/1/06 through 1/30/07 Unpaid Leave
i). Adjustments:
Suzanne Matisoff, HS North, HS North,
Science, for maternity, effective
11/25/06 through 1/30/07 Unpaid Family Leave Act.
Penny Oliver, Thorne, Custodian, effective 8/1/06 through 10/8/06
Unpaid Family Leave Act
4). Approval of rescission of leave of absence:
Sarah Boyce, HS South, Science, effective 9/1/06 10/31/06
5). Approval to extend the Contract of Karen L. Bilbao in the position of Interim
Superintendent of Schools, consistent with the terms and conditions of the
Employment Agreement adopted on February 15, 2006, effective September 1,
2006 through November 30, 2006.
Motion made by Mrs. Gevarter, seconded by Mrs. Walsh, for approval of Personnel Items #1 through 5. Motion carried on roll call vote:
Ayes: (9) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer,
Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
6). The Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Denise Geier
as District Director of Curriculum K-5, at an annual salary of Step b - $122,000
(pro-rated) for the period of September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.
Acct. #11-000-230-100-24-000
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Personnel Item #6. Motion carried
on roll call vote:
Ayes: (7) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (2) Mrs. Caminiti and Mrs. Minnuies.
7). The Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Marjorie Caruso
as
District Director of Curriculum 6-12, at an annual salary of Step h - $126,000
(pro-rated) for the period of September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.
Acct.
#11-000-230-100-24-000
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mrs. Self, for approval of Personnel Item #7. Motion carried
on roll call vote:
Ayes: (9) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer,
Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
8). The Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Ilene Skolnik, Ed.D.
as District Director of Assessment and Special Projects, at an annual salary of Step g
$131,000 (pro-rated), for the period of September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.
Acct. #11-000-230-100-24-000
Motion made by Mr. Ryan, seconded by Mrs. Walsh, for approval of Personnel Item #8. Motion carried
on roll call vote:
Ayes: (8) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer, Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (1) Mrs. Minnuies.
9). The Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Linda Messina
as Director of Technology in Curriculum K-8, at an annual salary of Step 8
$111,610 (pro-rated) for the period of September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.
Acct. #11-000-230-100-24-000
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Personnel Item #9. Motion carried
on roll call vote:
Ayes: (9) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer,
Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
10). Approval of rehires:
a). Lisa Mayer, HS North, Special Education, Rate BA Step 2 - $45,600
Acct. #11-213-100-101-00-000
b). Nicole Szoke, Thorne, Special Education, Rate
BA Step 1 - $44,700
Acct. #11-204-100-101-00-000
Motion made by Mrs. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Ryan, for approval of Personnel Item #10. Motion carried
on voice vote:
Ayes: (9) Mrs. Agin, Mrs. Caminiti, Mrs. Gevarter, Mrs. Minnuies, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Self, Mrs. Stallmeyer,
Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Diorio.
Noes: (0)
11). Approval of new hires:
a). Kelly Colucci,
Certification Elementary
Rate MA Step 7 - $57,520
Effective 9/1/06 through 6/30/07
Acct. #11-120-100-101-20-000
b). Walter Davis, Thompson, Security Guard, Rate - $11.50/hr, effective (PULLED FROM AGENDA)
9/1/06 through 6/30/07
Acct. #11-000-262-100-18-018
c). Douglas J. Esposito, Thorne, Health &
Physical Education, (PULLED FROM AGENDA)
Rate MA Step 10 - $59,020
Effective 9/1/06 through 6/30/07
Acct. #11-130-100-101-05-000
d). Gregory Grispart, District Elementary Music,
Certification Music (CEAS)
Rate BA Step 1 - $44,700
Effective 9/1/06 through 6/30/07
Acct. #11-120-100-101-20-009
e). Sherri L. Hall, Thorne, Special Education,
Certification Teacher of Students with Disabilities/MS English
Rate BA Step 1 - $44,700
Effective 9/1/06-6/30/07
Acct. #11-213-100-101-00-000
f). John Midtgard, HS North, Science,
Certification Chemistry (CE)
Rate BA Step 1 - $44,700
Effective 9/1/06 through 6/30/07
Acct. #11-140-100-101-01-000
g). Jodi Nelson, Dist Elementary Health &
Physical Education,
Certification Health & Physical
Education
Rate BA Step 2 - $45,600 (Pro-rated)
Effective 11/2/06 through 3/25/07
Acct. #11-120-100-101-20-009
h). David M. Peck, Thorne, Science,
Certification Earth Science
Rate BA Step 2 - $45,600
Effective 9/1/06 through 6/30/07
Acct. #11-130-100-101-05-000
i). Melissa Reddy, HS North Security Guard, Rate - $11.50/hr, effective
9/1/06 through 6/30/07
Acct. #11-000-262-100-18-018
j). Megan Spiwak,
Certification Elementary (CEAS)
Rate BA Step 1 - $44,700