April 2009 Minutes |

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WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

Minutes of April 27, 2009 – Regular and Reorganization Meeting

The Washington Township Board of Education met on Monday, April 27, 2009 at 7:35 p.m. for their Regular and Reorganization meeting.

Flag Salute

Motion by Karen Graf, seconded by Sally Christine to appoint Jean Flynn, Board Secretary, as temporary chair to conduct election, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Graf, Mohan, Smith – All voting yes – Motion carried

The meeting was called to order by Jean Flynn, Board Secretary. Mrs. Flynn read the following statement: The New Jersey Open Public Meeting Law was enacted to insure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this act, the Washington Township Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be mailed on April 30, 2009 to The Express Times, and to the Clerk of Washington Township.

Members in attendance were Sally Christine, Sheila Dempski, Jason Ford, Karen Graf, Jude Mohan and Anita Smith. Roger Jinks, Superintendent, Jean Flynn, Business Administrator/Board Secretary, Marjorie Levine and Valerie Mattes, Principals were present.

Board Members absent: Jayne Howard

Results of the Election held on April 21, 2009 were as follows:

Sally Christine – 287 Jayne Howard – 273

Anita Smith – 285

Vote for General Fund:

Yes – 227 No – 194

Administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected Board Members. (Newly elected Board Members signed the Oath of Office) Sally Christine & Anita Smith

Board Secretary requests nominations for President.

Anita Smith nominated Karen Graf for President. There were no other nominations

If there are no other nominations, motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to elect Karen Graf as President. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Meeting turned over to newly elected Board President.

Nominations are now opened for Vice-President.

Sally Christine nominated Anita Smith for Vice-President. There were no other nominations.

If there are no other nominations, motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to elect Anita Smith as Vice-President. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

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Code of Ethics for School Board Members: Discussion.

Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Jason Ford to approve the adoption of the New Jersey School Board Member Code of Ethics. (All board members sign acknowledgement of receipt of File Code 9271). RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION: (agenda items)

(The public may speak for three (3) minutes unless they have requested to be on the agenda.)

None

SECRETARY’S REPORT:

Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Sheila Dempski to approve the minutes of March 30, 2009, as presented. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to approve the executive session minutes of March 30, 2009, as presented. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried

Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the Student Activity, Petty Cash, and Cafeteria Account Reports for the month ending March 31, 2009, as presented. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried

Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to approve the Secretary’s Report for March 31, 2009 showing a cash balance of $2,036,803.90. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried

Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Jason Ford to approve the Treasurer’s Report for March 31, 2009, showing a cash balance of $2,036,803.90, and note that the report is in agreement with the Secretary’s Report for March 31, 2009. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried

Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Sheila Dempski to certify that no line item account has encumbrances and expenditures, which in total exceed the line item appropriation in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11 (a) and no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(b). RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to approve the Bills List for April 2009. MV: Ford and Graf abstained – All others voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the attached transfers, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to approve the following substitutes for the 2008-2009 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Paraprofessional: MaryAnn Rossi

Cafeteria: MaryAnn Rossi

Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Sheila Dempski, to approve the revised out-of-district In-Service Experiences, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

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Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Jason Ford to approve Change Order #10A in the amount of $350.00 to run an additional electrical outlet (not on drawings) for power for FIOS panel and telephone system panel on 2^nd floor, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to approve Change Order #13 in the amount of $6,149.22 to fiberglass mesh, skimcoat and prime with Guardz, a special primer to seal the calcimine paint, the first floor ceiling which has significant cracking, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to apply to Premier Literacy – Technology Grant Program offering unlimited site licenses and access to software that will provide solutions for literacy challenges for all students in our district for one full year at no charge, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to accept the Premier Literacy grant in the amount of $8,000 effective April 16, 2009 through April 16, 2010, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Jason Ford to apply to the New Jersey Department of Agriculture for a Food Service Equipment Assistance Grant, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Sheila Dempski to approve the submission of the Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Grant, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to approve second reading and adoption of Policy Alert 183. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Policy Alert 183

Policy 2428.1 Standards-Based Instructional Priorities (New: Recommended)
Related to tracking students through NJ Smart (NJ DOE data system)
Comparative data among schools within the district
Policy & Regulation 5320 Immunization (Revised: Recommended)
1. Revised to include 4 new vaccines
2. Regulation 5331 Mgmt. of Life-Threatening Allergies in Schools (Revised: Mandated)
  1. New policy is consistent with current guideline established by NJDOE
  2. Policy & Policy 5512.01 Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying (Revised: Mandated)
    1. Reflects new model policy written by NJ DOE on November 3, 2008
    2. Policy 8311 Managing Electronic Mail (New: Suggested)

a. The policy speaks to staff members’ obligation to retain and dispose of emails. The policy is based on the NJ Division of Archives and Record Management Best Practices

6. Regulation 8420.7 Lockdown Procedures (New: Mandated)

a. This regulation is required.

Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve second reading and adoption of Policy Alert 185. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Policy Alert 185

Policy 2460 – Special Education: policy has been revised to include 19 policy statements.
R 2460.1 – Special Education Identification-Referral: regulation has been revised to reflect identification procedures for child find activities.
R 2460.8 – Special Education FAPE: Free and Appropriate Education reflects current regulations related to pupils with disabilities that have been suspended or expelled.

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R 2460.9 – Special Education Transition: reflects early intervention program to pre-school program regulations.
R 2460.16 – Special Education Instructional Material for Blind: relates to instructional material for print-disabled pupils.
R 2467 – Surrogate Parents and Foster Parents: memorandum concerns procedural safe guards related to the appointment of a surrogate parent.

Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to approve the second reading and adoption of the “Guidance” and “Cross-Content Workplace Readiness”, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Jason Ford to enter into a shared service agreement with the Oxford School District for our Extended School Year Program for the district’s Preschool and Primary Learning Language Disabled classes. The cost of the Preschool Program will be shared 50% / 50% and the cost of the LLD class will be shared 80% / 20%; with our district paying 20% of the cost of the class, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Sheila Dempski to accept the following quotes for the following class trip, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

050809 Franklin Institute Science Museum, Philadelphia PA

Easton Coach Company $ 1,035.00 for 1 47 passenger bus

$ 1,139.00 for 1 57 passenger bus

Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sheila Dempski to award the following contract for following class trip, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

050809 Franklin Institute Science Museum, Philadelphia PA

Easton Coach Company $ 1,035.00 for 1 47 passenger bus

$ 1,139.00 for 1 57 passenger bus

PRINCIPALS’ REPORT

TECHNOLOGY REPORT

CORRESPONDENCE:

Committee Preferences;
Procedures regarding over expenditure of funds;
NJSBA, Open Public Meetings Act and Technology;
NJSBA, Tips for Surviving Your First Year on the Board;
Letter from Warren County Professional Development Board;
Letter from US Environmental Protection Agency – Re: Monitoring Wells;
Letter to Denise Jordan – Old Schoolhouse Renovation Project;
Letter awarding Kathy Giuliano the Picturing America Award;
2008-2009 District Parent Survey;
Colden-Castle News – April 2009; and
Colden-Castle News – April 2009 – Meet the Candidates.

Minutes of April 27, 2009

RE-ORGANIZATION MOTIONS:

Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to adopt the following Mission Statement, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

It is the mission of the Washington Township School District that each student will be provided with a stimulating environment and opportunities for learning experiences designed to provide the best possible educational opportunity. It is the expectation of the Washington Township School District that all pupils achieve the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards at all grade levels.

Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Jason Ford to hold regular Board Meetings the 2nd Monday of the month unless otherwise stated. Meetings to begin at 7:30 p.m. and to be held in the Brass Castle School. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Sheila Dempski to adopt the following calendar of meetings for the 2009-2010 school year for the Washington Township Board of Education: RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

REGULAR MEETINGS FOR 2009-2010

May 11

June 15 (3^rd Monday) – Public Hearing on Business

Administrator’s contract

July 20 (3^rd Monday)

August 24 (4^th Monday) – Public Hearing on

Violence & Vandalism Report

September 14

October 19 (3^rd Monday) – Public Hearing of Nurses

Service Plan

– Character Ed Presentation

November 9 Public Hearing on 2009 Audit

December 14

January 11

February 8

March 22 (4^th Monday) – Regular & Public Hearing on

Budget

April 26 (4^th Monday) – Regular & Re-organization

May 10

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to adopt the most current edition of Roberts Rules of Order as the official guide of parliamentary procedure governing all actions of this Board except in those instances where those provisions may conflict with any of the established rules under NJ State Law, administrative code, or Board Policy, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to establish the agenda for the 2009-2010 school year as follows: RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Call meeting to order, Minutes, Public Input (agenda items), Secretary’s Report, Treasurer’s Report, Status of Accounts Report, Funds, Bills List, Superintendent’s Report, Update – Progress of Goals and Objectives, Correspondence, Committee Reports – Facilities & Transportation – Education – Personnel – Finance & Policy, Public Input (old and/or new business), Executive Session (when necessary), Open Session, Adjournment.

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Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to requisition the 2008-2009 Tax Levy according to the following schedule: RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

2009-2010 Tax Levy General Fund

July 1, 2009 $1,249,304.00

October 1, 2009 1,249,304.00

January 1, 2010 1,249,304.00

March 1, 2010 1,249,304.00

Totals $ 4,997,216.00

Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to empower the Superintendent and Board Secretary to implement the budget pursuant to policies and regulations of the State Board and Washington Township Board of Education. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Jason Ford to adopt the Washington Township School District Policy and Regulations manuals. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

(That in the event any policy, part of a policy or section of the bylaws is judged to be inconsistent with law or inoperative by a court of competent jurisdiction or is invalidated by a policy or contract duly adopted by this Board, the remaining bylaws, policies, and parts of policies shall remain in full effect.)

Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Sheila Dempski to approve the attached organizational chart, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith approve the following finance appointments/re-appointments for the 2009-2010 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Board Secretary Jean Flynn
Treasurer of School Monies Dorothy VanBurik
Public Agency Compliance Officer Jean Flynn
Purchasing Agent Jean Flynn
Custodian of Public Records Jean Flynn
Title 9 Compliance Officer for contracts Jean Flynn
Auditor Anthony Ardito, Ardito & Company, LLP

Motion by Anita Smith seconded by Sally Christine approve the following Education and Personnel appointments/re-appointments for the 2009-2010 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Affirmative Action Officer Valerie Mattes
504 Committee Coordinator Valerie Mattes
Attendance Officer Valerie Mattes
Title 9 Compliance Officer Valerie Mattes
Civil Rights Officer Valerie Mattes
Liaison for Homeless Children Marjorie Levine
Alternate Civil Rights Officer Marjorie Levine
Substance Awareness Coordinator Jordana Bradley
School Physician Charles Evans, III
Emergent Services Warren Hills Health Center

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Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan approve the following facilities appointments/re-appointments for the 2009-2010 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

AHERA Coordinator Cathy Kelly
Indoor Air Quality Officer Cathy Kelly
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Coor. Cathy Kelly
HCS/Right To Know Contact Person Cathy Kelly
Health and Safety Designee Cathy Kelly
Asbestos Management Officer Cathy Kelly
Architect, Engineers/Planners Gianforcaro, Architects and Engineers/Planners
Chemical Hygiene Officer Cathy Kelly

Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Jason Ford to appoint Linda Jenikovsky as acting Board Secretary in the absence of the Board Secretary for the 2009-2010 school year. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Sheila Dempski to approve the bid threshold at $21,000 and quote threshold at $3,150 as per 18A:18A-3, amended, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to appoint Schwartz, Simon, Edelstein, Celso & Kessler to provide legal counsel to the Board for the 2009-2010 school year, fee to be $160 per hour, $150 per hour for other Associates, and $110 for Paralegals and Law Clerks, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine that Skylands Bank and PNC Bank be used as depository of school funds. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to authorize the President and Vice-President as two officers authorized to sign checks and other corporate obligations of the Board. Board President signature stamp to be used in accordance with Board Policy. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to establish a Petty Cash Fund in the amount of $250.00 for the 2009-2010 school year and that checks for the Petty Cash Account, reimbursed by the Board, and checks for the school Student Activity, Cafeteria Account, Port Colden School House fund, Child Care Account, and JUCITF (SUI) Account be signed by the Superintendent and Board Secretary or the Acting Board Secretary in the absence of the Board Secretary. Interest earned on Student Activity Account to be distributed proportionately to individual accounts. Superintendent signature stamp to be used in accordance with Board Policy. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan that checks for the regular checking account be signed by the President or alternate, the Treasurer, and the Board Secretary. Board President and Treasurer signature stamp to be used in accordance with Board Policy. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Jason Ford that checks for the payroll and agency accounts be signed by the Treasurer of School Monies or Board President or Vice-President in the absence of the President. Board President and Treasurer signature stamp to be used in accordance with Board Policy. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Sheila Dempski that the Board Secretary be authorized to invest school funds at the best interest rates available in any bank approved as a depository for public funds. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

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Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to appoint Brown & Brown, as Insurance Risk Manager Agent of Record. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to appoint Willis as the Benefits Agent of Record. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to designate The Express Times and/or The Star Ledger as official newspapers for notices pertaining to Board meetings and legal advertising. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Jason Ford to approve the following Tax Shelter Annuity Companies for the 2009-2010 school year. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Oppenheimer Shareholder Services Financial Resources

Lincoln Investment Planning Legend Group

Lincoln Financial Group

Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Sheila Dempski to approve the following Tax Shelter Annuity Brokers for the 2009-2010 school year. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Jeffrey Febbo Jonathan H. Peck

Joseph Guarino Jeffrey Kenyon

David Haase

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to approve the following Disability Insurance Plans. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Prudential Insurance (Teachers, Administrators, Support Staff)

Mass Mutual-UNUM (Administrators, Support Staff)

Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to authorize the Board Secretary to pay bills prior to

Board approval in The event of a board meeting held after the 15^th of the month or to secure a discount if

paid within a certain time period. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Jason Ford to designate the Superintendent to approve budget line item transfers between Board Meetings to be ratified by the Board at their next regular meeting as per

N.J.S.A.18A:22-8.1. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Jason Ford seconded by Sheila Dempski to approve procurement of Goods and Services

through State Agencies using the State Purchasing Contracts for the 2009-2010 school year. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to adopt/Confirm existing policies of the Board, confirm that the 25th of the month be the cutoff date for receiving bills, confirm that substitute teachers and other substitute staff be paid on the first payday of the month unless they are working on a continuous long term basis. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the adoption of the 2009-2010 curricula, services, programs, textbooks, novels, series, and instructional materials that support these curricula and programs. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

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Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to approve the Big Brothers/Big Sisters for the 2009-2010, cost for program not to exceed $6,000., as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Jason Ford to approve the Washington Township Pest Management Plan prepared in March 2004 and revised November 2007, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Sheila Dempski to approve the Washington Township Board of Education Emergency/Crisis Management Plan, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to set the substitute rates for the 2009-2010 school year as listed, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Teachers – $ 80.00 – Daily Rate

$ 90.00 – After five [5] consecutive days in the same classroom

(daily rate plus $10.00) (beginning on the sixth [6^th] day).

$100.00 – After fifteen [15] consecutive days in the same classroom

(daily rate plus $20.00 (beginning on the sixteenth [16^th] day).

– After twenty [20] consecutive days in the same classroom, the daily rate

will be 1/200 of Step 1 of the current Bachelor’s Salary Guide.

Nurse – $95.00 per day

Clerical – $9.50 per hour

Aides – $9.50 per hour

Cafeteria – $9.50 per hour

Custodian – $10.50 per hour

Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to enter into a Joint Transportation Agreement with Sussex County Regional Transportation Cooperative for the 2009-2010 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to approve the following Independent Therapists, as needed, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Leslie Williams Wexler Occupational Therapist $ 82.00 per hour

Mandy Leonard ABA $125.00 per hour

Katherine Ferrara Occupational Therapist $ 73.00 per hour

Children’s Therapy Services Physical Therapist $ 97.37 per hour

Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Jason Ford that the Washington Township Board of Education hereby establishes the school district travel maximum for the 2009-2010 school year at the sum of $45,000 and the School Business Administrator shall track and record these costs to insure that the maximum amount is not exceeded, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Sheila Dempski to solicit the following contractors to quote Public School Electrical Services and/or Plumbing Services for the 2009/10 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent: RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Schiable Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Link Supply – Link & Sons

Jordan Plumbing Wire’s Electrical Shop

Fisher Electrical Contractor, Inc. Wind Gap Electric, Inc.

Wolosin Electric, Inc. Hobbie Heat & Power

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Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to accept the following quotes for Public School Electrical Services contract for the 2009/2010 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent: RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Wire’s Electrical Shop

Licensed Electrical Labor: $ 95.00 per hour

Overtime: $ 142.50 per hour

Electrician’s helper/apprentice: $ 85.00 per hour

Overtime: $ 127.50 per hour

Materials: 20% of discount

Fisher Electrical Contractors, Inc.

Licensed Electrical Labor: $ 85.00 per hour

Overtime: $ 127.50 per hour

Electrician’s helper/apprentice: N/A

Overtime: N/A

Materials: 25% of discount

Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to award the Public School Electrical Services contract for the 2009/2010 school year to Fisher Electrical Contractors, Inc., as follows, as recommended by the Superintendent: RCV: Dempski abstained – Christine, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Licensed Electrical Labor: $ 85.00 per hour

Overtime: $ 127.50 per hour

Electrician’s helper/apprentice: N/A

Overtime: N/A

Materials: 25% of discount

Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to approve and adopt The Uniform Minimum Chart of Accounts for NJ Public Schools issued by the State of NJ Department of Education, Division of Finance, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Jason Ford to approve the following tuition rates for the 2009-2010 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Pre-School/Kgn. $ 9,325

Grades 1-5 $11,579

Grade 6 $10,146

MD $37,747

Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Sheila Dempski to approve the following resolution on PERS Pension Deferral: RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

WHEREAS, the Legislature passed and the Governor signed S-15 as Chapter 22, P.L. 2009 that reduces the State Aid for the Washington Township School District for the 2008-2009 school by an amount of $30,640;

AND WHEREAS, the Legislature passed and the Governor signed S-21 as Chapter 19, P.L. 2009 that provides school districts with two options concerning their obligation to pay the Public Employees Retirement System, namely payment in full by April 30, 2009, or payment of one-half of the pension obligation by April 30, 2009;

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AND WHEREAS, payment of one-half of the pension obligation requires the district to apply for a deferral schedule which will start in April 2012 and continue for 15 years to repay the deferred portion to the retirement system;

AND WHEREAS, deferred payments are subject to normal actuarial growth on accrued liabilities of the pension system, which most recently was a rate of 8.25%;

AND WHEREAS, the School Business Administrator has reviewed the cash flow needs of the Washington Township School District, the surplus balance position of the district, and the impact of the deferral on future budgets if the district should elect to take the deferral or reject the deferral;

NOW BE IT RESOLVED by the Washington Township Board of Education that:

It hereby rejects the offer of a deferral by the New Jersey Public Employees Retirement System and authorizes the School Business Administrator to pay the 2009 PERS pension obligation in full before April 30, 2009.

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to approve the annual update of the Uniform State

Memorandum of Agreement between Education and Law Enforcement Officials for the 2009-2010 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Board President appointed Anita Smith and Sheila Dempski, alternate, as Delegate to the New Jersey School Boards Association.

Board President appointed Sally Christine and Anita Smith, alternate, to the Warren County School

Boards Association.

Board President appointed Karen Graf as Legislative delegate.

PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION – old and/or new business

(The public may speak for three (3) minutes unless they have requested to be on the agenda.)

None

Board members were reminded about the May 6^th Warren County School Boards Association

meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Anita Smith adjourn.

MV: Unanimous – Motion carried Time: 9:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:

Jean Flynn

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

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