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WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION                 

 

Minutes of February 9, 2009.

 

The Washington Township Board of Education met on Monday, February 9, 2009 at 7:45 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, Jason Ford, and Heidi Noctor.  Roger Jinks, Superintendent, Jean Flynn, Business Administrator/Board Secretary, Marjorie Levine and Valerie Mattes, Principals were present.

 

Board Members absent:  Jude Mohan

 

Flag Salute

 

Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to approve the minutes of January 12, 2009, as presented.  MV:          Smith and Ford abstained – All others voting yes – Motion carried

 

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the executive session minutes of January 12, 2009, as presented.  MV: Smith and Ford abstained – All others 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.)

 

Presentation:  Kim Sigman, Michele Mahon, 2nd grade teachers – Ruth O’Cone and Heather Meyerhofer et al. received a Washington Township School District Best Practice award for the following:  $500 – $250, BC/$250/PC – Kim Sigman – SMARTBoard microphone, $250 – Michele Mahon – Pod cast literature circles and $250 – 2nd Grade Teachers – Grade 2 level readers. The award was sponsored by Exxon/Mobil Corporation.

 

SECRETARY’S REPORT

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

 

Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Heidi Noctor to approve the Secretary’s Report for January 31, 2009 showing a cash balance of $1,976,483.72.   MV: Unanimous – Motion carried

 

Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to approve the Treasurer’s Report for January 31, 2009, showing a cash balance of $1,976,483.72, and note that the report is in agreement with the Secretary’s Report for January 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, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

 

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to approve the Bills List for February 2009.  MV:  Unanimous – Motion carried

Minutes of February 9, 2009

 

 

Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to draw names for ballot positions at 12:00 Noon, on Wednesday, March 11, 2009.  MV: Unanimous – Motion carried

 

Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Heidi Noctor that the polls for the School Election to be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2009, shall be open from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.  MV: Unanimous – Motion carried

 

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, Dempski, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

 

            Teacher             –           Traci Washer, Elizabeth Urcinoli

 

            Paraprofessional           –           Barbara Pierson

 

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

 

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to approve $10,291 of Rose Ford’s salary to be funded by the 2008-09 NCLB Federal Grant, as recommended by the Superintendent.  RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

 

Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to re-schedule the March 9th BOE meeting to March 16th and the April 20th Reorganization meeting to April 27th at 7:30 p.m. in the Brass Castle School Library, as recommended by the Superintendent.  RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

 

Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Heidi Noctor to schedule the Public Hearing for the proposed 2009-2010 Budget for Monday, March 30, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. in Brass Castle School library, as recommended by the Superintendent.  RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

 

Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford, to accept, with regret, the resignation for retirement of Marjorie Levine, Principal, effective September 1, 2009; as recommended by the Superintendent.  RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

 

Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Sheila Dempski, to accept, with regret, the resignation for retirement of Betty Marason, Custodian, effective March 31, 2009, as recommended by the Superintendent.  RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

 

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to accept, with regret, the resignation for retirement of Brenda Hoppe, Custodian, effective March 1, 2009, as recommended by the Superintendent.  RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

 

Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the school calendar for the 2009-2010 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent.  * Attached is this year’s calendar, 2008-2009, note the last day of school is June 23, 2009. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

 

 

Minutes of February 9, 2009

 

 

PRINCIPAL’S REPORTS

 

TECHNOLOGY REPORT

 

CORRESPONDENCE

 

  1. District Newsletter – Volume I, Issue 6
  2. Ethics forms – due to BA/BS by March 16th
  3. 2007-08 School Report Card
  4. Colden Castle News – January 2009
  5. Old School House Restoration Project – Brick Paver order form

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Finance & Policy Committee:  No Report – Policy 5000 Series to be reviewed.

 

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to approve the attached transfers within the 2008-2009 budget, as recommended by the Superintendent.   RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

 

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to approve the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission, as recommended by the Superintendent.  RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

 

Education Committee: No Report

 

Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Anita Smith to approve the 1st reading of the “Computer”, “Language Arts” and “Science” Curriculum, as recommended by the Superintendent.  RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

 

Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Anita Smith to approve 2nd reading and adoption of the “World Language” and “Enrichment Programming” Curriculum, as recommended by the Superintendent.  RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

 

Personnel Committee: Washington Township Education Association is interested in establishing a “Sick Leave Bank”. Committee to be formed to meet with Association (3 members from each, Board and Association).

 

Ad Hoc Committee composed of teachers, parents and administrators will be formed to complete 1st round screening for the new Port Colden Principal.

 

Facilities & Transportation Committee: No Report

 

Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford, authorizing the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to solicit bids for Electrical and Heating & Plumbing Services for the 2009-2010 School Year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV:  Christine, Dempski, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

 

Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to approve the Addendum for Summer Special Education Transportation Route #Q-001, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

 

    22 Days   1.5 Miles       Per Diem  Increase  2.18        Total Annual Addendum Adj. $47.96

 

 

Minutes of February 9, 2009

 

 

Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford, authorizing the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to solicit quotes for class trips, as recommended by the Superintendent.  RCV:  Christine, Dempski, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

 

Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to accept the following quotes for the following class trips, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Smith, Graf – Voting yes – Noctor voting no – Motion carried

 

05/08/09                        Franklin Institute Science Museum, Philadelphia PA

Easton Coach Company                                    $ 1,035.00 per bus x 3 buses     Total     $3,105

Starr Tours                                                        $ 1,380.00 per bus x 3 buses     Total     $4,140

06/03/09                        Minskoff  Theatre, New York, NY

Easton Coach Company                                    $ 1,043.33 per bus x 3 buses     Total     $3,130

Starr Tours                                                        $ 1,566.66 per bus x 3 buses     Total     $4,700

06/05/09                        Medieval Times, Lyndhurst, NJ

Easton Coach Company                                    $ 1,035.00 per bus x 3 buses     Total     $3,105

Starr Tours                                                        $ 1,185.33 per bus x 3 buses     Total     $3,556

06/08/09                        Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ

Easton Coach Company                                    $ 1,043.33 per bus x 3 buses     Total     $3,130

Starr Tours                                                        $ 1,370.00 per bus x 3 buses     Total     $4,110

 

Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to award the following contract for following class trips, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV:  Christine, Dempski, Ford, Smith, Graf – Voting yes – Noctor voting no – Motion carried

 

05/08/09                        Franklin Institute Science Museum, Philadelphia PA

Easton Coach Company                                    $ 1,035.00 per bus x 3 buses     Total     $3,105

06/03/09                        Minskoff  Theatre, New York, NY

Easton Coach Company                                    $ 1,043.33 per bus x 3 buses     Total     $3,130

06/05/09                        Medieval Times, Lyndhurst, NJ

Easton Coach Company                                    $ 1,035.00 per bus x 3 buses     Total     $3,105

06/08/09                        Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ

Easton Coach Company                                    $ 1,043.33 per bus x 3 buses     Total     $3,130

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.)

 

Debbie Polhemus – Suggested chaperones drive themselves to lower number of buses.

Heidi Noctor – Possible shared services arrangement with Mansfield for Big Brother Big Sister program.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to adjourn.

 

MV:  Unanimous – Motion carried                  Time:  9:11 p.m.

 

                                                                                    Respectfully submitted:

 

 

                                                                                    Jean Flynn

                                                                                    Business Administrator/Board Secretary

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