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WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION
Minutes of December 8, 2008.
The Washington Township Board of Education met on Monday, December 8, 2008 at 7:40 p.m. for their regular meeting.
The meeting was called to order by Karen Graf, President. Mrs. Graf 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 22, 2008 to The Express Times, and to the Clerk of Washington Township.
Members in attendance were Karen Graf, President, Anita Smith, Vice-President, Sally Christine, Sheila Dempski (arrived 7:45 pm), Jason Ford, Jude Mohan, and Heidi Noctor. Roger Jinks, Superintendent, Jean Flynn, Business Administrator/Board Secretary, Marjorie Levine and Valerie Mattes, Principals were present.
Board Members absent: None
Flag Salute
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to approve the minutes of November 10, 2008, as presented. MV: Mohan abstained – All others voting yes – Motion carried
PUBLIC QUESTIONS & DISCUSSIONS (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 Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to approve the Student Activity, Petty Cash, and Cafeteria Account Reports for the month ending November 30, 2008, as presented. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried
Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Anita Smith to approve the Secretary’s Report for November 30, 2008, showing a cash balance of $ 1,547,238.68. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the Treasurer’s Report for November 30, 2008, showing a cash balance of $ 1,547,238.68, and note that the report is in agreement with the Secretary’s Report for November 30, 2008. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried
Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan 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, Ford, Mohan, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Heidi Noctor to approve the Bills List for December 2008. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried
Minutes of December 8, 2008
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to approve the following substitutes for the 2008-2009 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Mohan, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Teacher: Barbara Pierson
Teacher Aide: Amanda Buchanan
Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Anita Smith to approve the out-of-district In-Service Experiences, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Mohan, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the following field trip for the 2008-2009 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Mohan, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
(Parents/guardians are responsible for all fees and transportation costs)
a. Fifth & Sixth Grades “Battle of the Minds”, Franklin Twp. School,
Franklin, NJ
Sheila Dempski arrived at 7:45 pm.
Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to accept the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) funds for the 2008-09 school year as follows and submit grant application, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Title I $ 14,008.00 Title IV $ 1,513.00
Title IIA $ 16,108.00 Title V $ 769.00
Title IID $ 82.00
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Jude Mohan to accept the IDEIA Fiscal Year 2008 Grant award, as follows, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
IDEIA Basic $174,218.00
IDEIA Pre-School $ 11,227.00
PRINCIPAL’S REPORTS
TECHNOLOGY REPORT
CORRESPONDENCE
- District Newsletter – Volume I, Issue 4
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance & Policy Committee: No Report – Policy 3000 series to be reviewed.
Minutes of December 8, 2008
Education Committee: The District’s 5 Year Pre-School Plan was introduced. The Superintendent will recommend adoption at the January 12th BOE meeting. The fist reading of the World Language and Enrichment Programming Curriculum will be at the January.
Personnel Committee: No Report
Facilities & Transportation Committee: No Report
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to renew the Interlocal Service Agreement Between the Township of Washington and the Washington Township Board of Education for the Township to provide lawn mowing service to the Board of Education from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
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
Anita Smith updated Board on the NJSBA Delegate Assembly meeting she attended November 22, 2008.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jude Mohan to adjourn.
MV: Unanimous – Motion carried Time: 8:20 pm
Respectfully submitted:
Jean Flynn
Business Administrator/Board Secretary