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WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION
Minutes of June 30, 2008.
The Washington Township Board of Education met on Monday, June 30, 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, Jason Ford, Heidi Noctor. Roger Jinks, Superintendent, Juanita Dean, Business Administrator/Board Secretary, and Marjorie Levine, Principal were present.
Board Members absent: Sheila Dempski and Jude Mohan
Flag Salute
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to approve the minutes of May 12, 2008, as presented. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried
Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Anita Smith to approve the executive session minutes of May 12, 2008, as presented. MV: Unanimous – 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 Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the Student Activity, Petty Cash, and Cafeteria Account Reports for the month ending May 31, 2008, as presented. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried
Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Heidi Noctor to approve the Secretary’s Report for May 31, 2008 showing a cash balance of $1,668,741.17. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to approve the Treasurer’s Report for May 31, 2008, showing a cash balance of $1,668,741.17, and note that the report is in agreement with the Secretary’s Report for May 31, 2008. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried
Motion by Jason Ford, 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, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Heidi Noctor to approve the Bills List for June, 2008.
MV: Unanimous – Motion carried
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
a. Enrollment Report – May and June
b. Teacher Aides
c. Calendar
Minutes of June 30, 2008
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to approve the out-of-district Staff Development Workshops, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Anita Smith to approve Laura Rowe as student teacher with Elizabeth Burkat for the fall of 2008, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the ESL Three Year Plan for the school year 2008-2009 through 2010-2011, as presented and as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Heidi Noctor to approve the 2008-2011 Mentor Plan, as presented and recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to employ Jennifer McKenna, as School Psychologist, Step 1 MA+60, salary to be $51,460., pending receipt of certificate, beginning September 1, 2008, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Anita Smith to employ Daniel Mahoney as a teacher, Step 1 BA, salary to be $42,710., beginning September 1, 2008, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to employ Laurie Castagna, as a teacher Step 9 BA, salary to be $54,655. beginning September 1, 2008, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Heidi Noctor to employ Susan Pellito as a teacher, Step 8 BA, salary to be $52,445., beginning September 1, 2008, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to employ Jordana Pivko as Guidance Counselor, Step 2 MA, salary to be $46,850., beginning September 1, 2008, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Anita Smith to employ Corrie Kutzler as custodian, 30.5 hours per week at $10.00 per hour, beginning September 1, 2008, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve Keith Hoffman, custodial sub with Black Seal License, at the rate of $11.00 per hour, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Heidi Noctor to employ Theresa Nanius as an ABA Aide for the 2008-2009 school year, at Step 6 plus $2.00 per hour for ABA, not to exceed 30 hours per week, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to approve the contract with Valerie Mattes, Principal, for the 2008-2009 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Anita Smith to approve the contract with Marjorie Levine, Principal, for the 2008-2009 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Minutes of June 30, 2008
Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Heidi Noctor to approve the contract with Juanita Dean, Asst. to Business Administrator, for July 1, 2008 – August 31, 2008, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to approve the following personnel for the 2008-2009 Extended Year Summer Program – June 30 – August 11 (6 weeks), as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Staff Member Position Stipend
Theresa Nanius ABA Aide $14.90 per hour
Lisa Marinelli Aide $12.31 per hour
Kerry Smith Aide $12.90 per hour
Erika Hill Behavior Inter. $93.90 for 3 hour day
Katherine Ferrara OT 2 days per week –
3 hours @ $73.00 per hour
Gayle Lewis OT 1 day per week –
3 hours @ $75.00 per hour
Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Anita Smith to employ the following individuals for summer maintenance and custodial work, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Edna McNamire 25 hours per week – 9 weeks
June 26 to August 29, 2008
$10.00 per hour
Joe Schwind, Jr. 40 hours per week – 8 weeks
June 23 to July 17, 2008
July 28 to August 25, 2008
$10.00 per hour
Andrew Samela 30 hours per week – 7 ½ weeks
June 23to August 19, 2008
$10.00 per hour
Robert Griffin 30 hours per week – 7 ½ weeks
June 25 to August 15, 2008
$10.00 per hour
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to submit a grant to the New Jersey Historic Trust in the amount of $273,800. for interior restoration and renovation of the Port Colden School House, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Heidi Noctor to approve the attached motion authorizing Roger Jinks to execute the grant agreement with the State for Port Colden School House interior renovation and restoration and to authorize Jean Flynn to sign as the CFO, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to approve and accept the 2008 NCLB Grant as follows, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Title I Part A $14,008.00
Title II Part A 16,108.00
Title II Part D 82.00
Title IV 1,513.00
Title V 769.00
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Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Anita Smith to approve out-of-district placement for extended year and 2008-09 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Student Placement Cost
MG High Bridge TBD
Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Heidi Noctor to place the following classified students in the Washington Township Extended Year Program, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV:
Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Student Code: ZW, AM, DI, KT, TF, OM, SC, BT, AM, RS, SD, MA, JW, BM, DJ,
AF, DF, JA, DE, JR, CM, CM, NM, KR
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to approve summer hours for the following staff, as
recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Lynn Hardcastle, Social Worker – not to exceed 6 days
Elaine Giaimo – LDTC – not to exceed 6 days
Alisa Ludwig, Speech/CST Consultant – not to exceed 8 days
Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Anita Smith to approve an additional June bills list. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried
Motion for second reading and adoption of the new Strauss Esmay Policy/Regulation Manuals (CDs):
Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Heidi Noctor to adopt the following resolution: RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
RESOLVED, that the bylaws and policies printed and codified in the comprehensive document entitled “Bylaws and Policies of the Washington Township Board of Education” are hereby adopted and that all bylaws and policies heretofore adopted by the Washington Township Board of Education and inconsistent with the bylaws and policies hereby adopted are hereby rescinded, and be it further
RESOLVED, 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.
PRINCIPAL’S REPORTS
CORRESPONDENCE
1. Colden Castle News – June 2007
2. Fire Drill Report – Brass Castle & Port Colden
3. Nurses’ Report – Brass Castle & Port Colden
4. Insurance Summary – Warren County
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance & Policy Committee:
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to approve the line item transfers, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Heidi Noctor , seconded by Jason Ford to authorize the Superintendent to make line item and fund balance transfers thru June 30, 2008; transfers to be approved by the Board at the July 21, 2008 meeting. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to authorize the Business Administrator to establish an accounts payable for all 2007-2008 purchase orders which have been received but have not been paid. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to authorize the Business Administrator to establish a reserve for encumbrances for all 2007-2008 purchase orders which have been encumbered but not received by June 30, 2008. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to approve Bollinger, Inc., to provide voluntary Student Accident Insurance for the 2008-2009 school year as follows, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Fees: School time only $23.00
24 Hour $78.00
Transportation and Facilities Committee:
Facilities Committee:
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Sally Christine to accept the following as bona fide bids for the Port Colden School House interior restoration and renovation, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Precision Building & Construction
Bridgewater, New Jersey
Base Bid $885,141.00
Alt. #1 delete – 24,546.00 Exterior shutters and weather vane
Alt. #2 delete – 12,885.00 Wood floor – 2nd level
Alt. #3 delete – 11,000.00 Decorative paint
Alt. #4 delete -102,000.00 Site improvements
$734,710.00 With all Alt. deletes
Coopersmith Brothers, Inc.
Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Base Bid $930,000.00
Alt. #1 delete – 49,000.00
Alt. #2 delete – 31,000.00
Alt. #3 delete – 5,000.00
Alt. 34 delete – 40,000.00
$805,000.00 With all Alt. deletes
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Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Sally Christine to award the contract for the Port Colden School House interior restoration and renovation to Precision Building & Construction, Bridgewater, NJ as follows, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Base Bid $885,141.00
Alt. #1 delete – 24,546.00 Exterior shutters and weather vane
Alt. #2 delete – 12,885.00 Wood floor – 2nd level
Alt. #3 delete – 11,000.00 Decorative paint
Alt. #4 delete -102,000.00 Site improvements
$734,710.00 With all Alt. deletes
Transportation Committee:
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to renew the contract to provide Coordination of Transportation Services to Warren Hills Regional School District from July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009 for the sum of $50,600. per annum, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Sally Christine authorizing the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to solicit bids for Special Ed transportation for the 2008-09 school year, as necessary, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to accept the following quotes for Summer 2008-09 Special Ed transportation, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Summer Route #Q-001
Snyder Bus Service, Inc. $171.00 per diem – Route
50.00 per diem – Aide
$221.00 per diem
Increase/Decrease 2.05 per mile
First Student $168.00 per diem – Route
52.00 per diem – Aide
$220.00 per diem
Increase/Decrease 1.95 per mile
GST Transport Corp. $156.00 per diem – Route
45.00 per diem – Aide
$201.00 per diem
Increase/Decrease 1.45 per mile
Summer Route #Q-002
First Student $173.50 per diem
52.00 per diem – Aide
$225.50
Increase/Decrease 1.95 per mile
Snyder Bus Service, Inc. $182.00 per diem
50.00 per diem – Aide
$232.00
Increase/Decrease 2.05 per mile
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GST Transport Corp. $164.00 per diem
45.00 per diem – Aide
$ 209.00
1.45 per mile
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to award the contracts for Summer 2008-09 Special Ed transportation Routes #Q-001 and #Q-002 as follows, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Summer Route #Q-001 (Brass Castle School)
GST Transport Corp. $156.00 per diem – Route
45.00 per diem – Aide
$201.00 per diem
Increase/Decrease 1.45 per mile
Summer Route #Q-002 (Brass Castle School)
GST Transport Corp. $164.00 per diem
45.00 per diem – Aide
$ 209.00
1.45 per mile
Personnel Committee:
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve certified staff assignments and salaries and to employ the hourly employees for the 2008-2009 school year, part-time hours and hourly rate to be determined by Aides contract, as listed, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the substitute custodial rate at $10.50 per hour for the 2008-2009 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the Agreement between the Washington Township Board of Education and the Washington Township Education Association (Paraprofessionals Unit) commencing July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2011, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to increase Judy Risoli, Child Care Director, from 30.5 hours per week to 32.5 hours per week for the 2008-2009 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to change Erika Hill’s hours per week from to 25 ABA hours per week / 5 Paraprofessional hours per week to 30 ABA hours per week for the 2008-2009 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to increase Beth Hachlica from 25 hours per week to 29 hours per week for the 2008-2009 School year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the substitutes for the 2008-2009 School year, as recommended by the Superintendent. (attached) RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to accept Karen Wiessler’s, Library Aide, resignation, with regret, effective June 30, 2008, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
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Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to set the contract for additional work, responsibility and time to coordinate transportation for Warren Hills Regional for Cathy Kelly at $16,965.00 for the 2008-2009 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to move Patty Bell and Gina Renner from Brass Castle to Port Colden and Corinne Raye from Port Colden to Brass Castle beginning September 1, 2008, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Heidi Noctor to move Debbie Polhemus from Port Colden to Brass Castle beginning September 1, 2008, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Ford, 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.)
Debbie Polhemus asked placement of new teachers.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to adjourn.
MV: Unanimous – Motion carried Time: 8:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Juanita Dean, BA/BS