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| WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION
Minutes of February 28, 2011
The Washington Township Board of Education met on Monday, February 28, 2011, at 7:33 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 February 3, 2011 to The Express Times, and to the Clerk of Washington Township.
Members in attendance were Karen Graf, President, Sally Christine, Vice-President, Sheila Dempski, Jason Ford, Jayne Howard, Jude Mohan and Anita Smith. In addition Roger Jinks, Superintendent, Jean Flynn, Board Secretary, Valerie Mattes and Keith Neuhs, Principals were also present.
Members absent: None
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the minutes of January 10, 2011, as presented. MV: Ford abstained – All others voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to approve the executive session minutes of January 10, 2011, as presented. MV: Ford abstained – All others voting yes – Motion carried
PUBLIC QUESTIONS & DISCUSSIONS (Agenda Items) a. The public may speak for three (3) minutes unless they have requested to be on the agenda. None
SECRETARY’S REPORT
Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Jayne Howard to approve the Student Activity, Petty Cash, and Cafeteria Account Reports for the month ending January 31, 2011, as presented. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried Motion by Jayne Howard, seconded by Jason Ford to approve the Secretary’s Report for January 31, 2011 showing a cash balance of $1,835,246.19. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried
Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Sheila Dempski to approve the Treasurer’s Report for January 31, 2011, showing a cash balance of $1,835,246.19, and note that the report is in agreement with the Secretary’s Report for January 31, 2011. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried
Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith 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, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
SCHOOL BUDGET RELATED ITEMS:
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to draw names for ballot positions at 12:00 Noon, on March 17, 2011. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried
Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to schedule the Public Hearing for the proposed 2011-2012 Budget for Monday, March 28, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. in Brass Castle School library, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried Minutes of February 28, 2011
Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Jayne Howard that the polls for the School Election to be held on April 27, 2011, shall be open from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Motion by Jayne Howard, seconded by Jason Ford to approve the following substitutes for the 2010-2011 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Teacher: Melissa Loukas, Christine Sonderby and Patricia Toth
Paraprofessional: Patricia Toth
Secretarial: Patricia Toth
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, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to adjust Patty Bell from 16BA+15+16 years to 16BA+30+16 years. Salary to change from $73,490 to $74,790 effective September 1, 2010, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the Technology Curriculum, which was distributed to the Board in December, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to approve the contract with Sussex County Educational Services Commission to provide additional IDEIA Supplementary Instruction and OT/PT services for eligible students attending the Good Shepherd Christian Academy for the 2010-2011 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Jayne Howard to approve the following field trip, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Warren County All Star Band – North Warren Regional High School – April 13, 2011 – 11 am to 8 pm (Sixth Grade Instrumental Music)
PRINCIPAL’S REPORTS
TECHNOLOGY REPORT
CORRESPONDENCE
Minutes of February 28, 2011
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance & Policy Committee:
Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Jason Ford to approve the attached transfers within the 2010-2011 budget, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Jason Ford to approve the Bills List for February, 2011. MV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Jason Ford to adopt the proposed budget of the Washington Township Board of Education for the 2011-2012 school year as follows: RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
General Fund $ 8,070,209.00 Special Revenue Fund 271,000.00 Total Base Budget $ 8,341,209.00 Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Jason Ford that the following General Fund Tax Levy be approved to support the 2011-2012 budget: RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
General Fund Tax Levy $ 5,302,410.00 Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Jason Ford to approve the following Resolution/Waiver of Requirements, Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Program, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Whereas, NJAC 6A:23A-5.3 provides that a school district may request a waiver of compliance with respect to the district’s participation in the Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Program for the 2011-12, and
Whereas, the Washington Twp Board of Education desires to apply for this waiver due to the fact that it projects having fewer than the minimum allowable Medicaid eligible classified students for the 2011-12 budget year.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Washington Twp Board of Education hereby authorizes the Chief School Administrator to submit to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools in the County of Warren an appropriate waiver of the requirements of NJAC 6A23A-5.3 for the 2011-12 school year. Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Jason Ford to enter into shared-services agreement effective January 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011 with Pohatcong Township School District for the purpose of providing the aforementioned school district a written K-8 Curriculum. Cost not to exceed $1,500, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
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Facilities & Transportation Committee: No Report
Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Jayne Howard to accept the quotes for the following class trip, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
6/2/11 – Statute of Liberty, Jersey City, NJ TransBridge Lines (47 passenger) $ 946 per bus x 3 buses Total $2,838 Easton Coach (48 passenger) $ 995 per bus x 3 buses Total $2,985 Long Valley Coach LLC (48 passenger) $ 825 per bus x 3 buses Total $2,475
Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Jayne Howard to award the contract for the Statue of Liberty class trip (based on availability), as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Long Valley Coach LLC (48 passenger) $ 825 per bus x 2 buses Total $1,650 TransBridge Lines (47 passenger) $ 946 per bus x 1 bus Total $ 946 Total $2,596
Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Jayne Howard to accept the quotes for the following class trip, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
6/1/11 – Minskoff Theatre, New York, NY Easton Coach Company (55 passenger) $1,095 per bus x 3 buses Total $3,285 TransBridge Lines (55 passenger) $1,120 per bus x 3 buses Total $3,360 Long Valley Coach LLC (55 passenger) $ 925 per bus x 3 buses Total $2,775
Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Jayne Howard to award the contract for the Minskoff Theatre class trip, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Long Valley Coach LLC (55 passenger) $ 925 per bus x 3 buses Total $2,775
Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Jayne Howard to accept the quotes for the following class trip, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
6/9/11 – Battleship New Jersey/Camden Aquarium, Camden, NJ Easton Coach Company (47 passenger) $1,005 per bus x 3 buses Total $3,015 TransBridge Lines (47 passenger) $ 903 per bus x 3 buses Total $2,709 Long Valley Coach LLC No quote
Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Jayne Howard to award the contract for the Battleship New Jersey/Camden Aquarium class trip, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
TransBridge Lines (47 passenger) $ 903 per bus x 3 buses Total $2,709
Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Jayne Howard to enter into a Coordinated Transportation Agreement with Warren County Special Services School District for the 2011-2012 school year with an Administrative cost of 4%, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
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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 asked about the details of the New Jersey Clean Energy Program.
Karen shared information about Mike Dougherty’s formula for the disproportion of the funding, income tax vs. state aid return to the municipalities.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Sally Christine to adjourn.
MV: Unanimous – Motion carried Time: 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Jean Flynn Business Administrator/Board Secretary |
MINUTES
EXECUTIVE MINUTES
STUD.ACT., PETTY CASH & CAFÉ. RPTS.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
TREASURER’S REPORT
FUNDS
BALLOT POSITIONS
PUBLIC HEARING
ELECTION DATE AND TIME
SUBSTITUTES
O-O-D STAFF DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
P. BELL ADJUSTMENT SALARY & STEP
TECHNOLODY CURRICULUM
SCESC – IDEIA SUPP. INST. OT/PT
FIELD TRIP
TRANSFERS
BILLS LIST
2011-2012 PROPOSED BUDGET
2011-2012 GENERAL FUND TAX LEVY
SEMI WAIVER
SHARED SERV. POHATCONG CURRICULUM
QUOTES CLASS TRIP TRANS. 4TH GR.
AWARD CLASS TRIP TRANS. 4TH GR.
QUOTES CLASS TRIP TRANS. 6TH GR.
AWARD CLASS TRIP TRANS. 6TH GR.
QUOTES CLASS TRIP TRANS. 5TH GR.
AWARD CLASS TRIP TRANS. 5TH GR.
WCSSSD COOR. TRANS 2011-2012
ADJOURNMENT
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