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WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION
Minutes of May 12, 2008.
The Washington Township Board of Education met on Monday, May 12, 2008 at 7:38 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, Jude Mohan, Heidi Noctor. Roger Jinks, Superintendent, Juanita Dean, 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 April 21, 2008, as presented. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried
Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Sheila Dempski to approve the executive session minutes of April 21, 2008, as presented. MV: Dempski 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 present
SECRETARY’S REPORT
Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to approve the Student Activity, Petty Cash, and Cafeteria Account Reports for the month ending April 30, 2008, as presented. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the Secretary’s Report for April 30, 2008 showing a cash balance of $2,349,435.70. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried
Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to approve the Treasurer’s Report for April 30, 2008, showing a cash balance of $2,349,435.70, and note that the report is in agreement with the Secretary’s Report for April 30, 2008. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried
Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Heidi Noctor 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, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to approve the Bills List for May, 2008. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried
Minutes of May 12, 2008
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: FYI
- Enrollment Report
- Teacher Aides Report
- May/June Calendars: Note – the promotion ceremony will be held in Warren Hills Regional High School’s old gymnasium.
- Timeline for the Old Schoolhouse Renovation Project
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Anita Smith to approve the following substitutes for the 2007-2008 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Teacher – Robin Giorlando, Meloney Garrett, Ann Marie Lee
Paraprofessional – Michelle Warburton, Meloney Garrett
Secretarial – Michelle Warburton
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine, to approve the out-of-district In-Service Experiences, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to approve the attached motion authorizing Juanita Dean to execute the grant agreement with the State for Port Colden Schoolhouse interior renovation and restoration, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Heidi Noctor to move Katherine Penner from Step 4 BA to Step 4 BA+15 effective May 13, 2008, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford for second reading and adoption of the following job descriptions, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Guidance Counselor
Technology Coordinator or Technology Director
Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Administrative Assistant to Board Secretary
PRINCIPAL’S REPORTS
TECHNOLOGY REPORT
CORRESPONDENCE
- Committee listing
- Board Members and Addresses
- Roster of Officials
- PTA schedule of events for “Staff Appreciation Week”
- Colden Castle News – May 2008
Minutes of May 12, 2008
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance & Policy Committee:
Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to approve the attached transfers, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to adopt the following resolution: RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, 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.
Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to requisition the 2008-2009 Tax Levy according to the following schedule: RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
2008-2009 Tax Levy General Fund Debt Service Total Due
July 1, 2008 $1,187,624.75 $ 37,806.00 $1,225,430.75
October 1, 2008 1,187,624.75 37,806.00 1,225,430.75
January 1, 2009 1,187,624.75 37,806.00 1,225,430.75
March 1, 2009 1,187,624.75 37,806.00 1,225,430.75
Totals $ 4,750,499.00 $151,224.00 $4,901,723.00
Education Committee:
The Cluster Curriculum writing project is entering its second phase. The Cluster Curriculum Committee interviewed 4 regional candidates interested in writing the Cluster Curriculum for Science and Language Arts. The Administration of WTSD is pleased to report Kim Sigman was awarded a contract by the committee to write the science curriculum.
A steering committee has been appointed by the principals to study the district’s honor roll program. The study was recommended by the District’s Instructional Council.
Personnel Committee: No Report
Facilities & Transportation Committee: No Report
Bus evacuation drills were held on April 22, 2008 at Brass Castle and Port Colden Schools.
Minutes of May 12, 2008
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to enter into a Joint Transportation Agreement with Warren County Special Services School District for the 2008-2009 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. 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 Present
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Anita Smith Whereas, the Board must consider matters involving non-tenured personnel and personnel, the deliberation of such matters may be held in private under the Open Public Meeting Act, NJSA 10:4-6, the Board will adjourn to executive session to discuss the above mentioned matters, to the exclusion of all others. If an action results, it will be taken following re-entry into regular session.
MV: Unanimous – Motion carried Time: 8:37 p.m.
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Sheila Dempski to return to open session.
MV: Unanimous – Motion carried Time: 9:20 p.m.
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Anita Smith to offer individual contracts to the following non-tenured staff for the 2008-2009 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent: RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Staff Member Date of Employment Certificate
Gina Renner 9/1/07 Teacher
Laura Sullivan 9/1/07 Special Ed Teacher
Kara Lisk 9/1/06 Teacher
Heather Meyerhofer 9/1/06 Teacher
Jennifer Mitchell 9/1/06 Teacher
Elizabeth Pomeroy 9/1/06 Teacher
Mary Robinson 9/1/06 Speech
John Hornyak 9/01/05 Physical Education
Heidi Kaiven 9/01/05 Media Center
Kathryn Penner 9/01/05 Teacher
Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to approve the following personnel for the Summer Program – July 14 – August 1, 2008 – 3 weeks x 3 hours per day x $110.00 per diem, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Sue Graham, Dawn Krupka, Kara Lisk, Ruth O’Cone
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Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Heidi Noctor to approve the following personnel for the 2008-09 Extended Year Summer Program – June 30 – August 11 (6 weeks), as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Ford abstained – Christine, Dempski, Mohan, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Staff Member Position Stipend
Joan Pare Teacher $110. for 3 hr. day)
Debbie Polhemus Teacher “ “ “
Laura Sullivan Teacher ” “ “
Gina Renner Sub Teacher “ “ “
Kathy Fiore Nurse “ “ “
Janine Barzdines “ “ “ “
Jennifer Michels Aide TBD
Cindy O’Neal Aide “ “ “
Colleen Morea Aide “ “ “
Patty Freeman/
Debbie Corrado Aide (ABA trained) “ “ “
Patty Argondizzo Aide “ “ “
Krista Ford Aide “ “ “
Karen Tompkins Sub Aide “ “ ”
Children’s Therapy Services PT $97.37 per hour
Mary Robinson Speech Services Four – 3 hour days/week
($110. for 3 hr. day)
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to approve the following staff for summer curriculum work aligning curriculum maps by grade level. 20 hours per grade level (Grade levels having more than one teacher listed will divide the 20 hours). Salary to be $25.00 per hour, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
K – Cydell Palavido and Debbie Cambria
1 – Kara Lisk, Ruth O’Cone and Sue Graham
2 – Dawn Krupka
3 – Michele Cooper
4 – Sharon Johnson and Liz Burkat
5 – Dawn Baxendale
Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Sheila Dempski to enter into a contract with Pepco Energy Services to provide natural gas service from June 2008 through May 2010 as bid by ACES (Alliance for Competitive Energy Services which is the energy aggregation program of the NJSBA, NJASBO and NJASA) and, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Heidi Noctor to adjourn.
MV: Unanimous – Motion carried Time: 9:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Juanita Dean, BA/BS