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| WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION
Minutes of May 9, 2011
The Washington Township Board of Education met on Monday, May 9, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. for their Regular and Reorganization meeting.
Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to appoint Jean Flynn, Board Secretary, as temporary chair to conduct election, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Graf, Howard, Mohan and Smith.
Call to order by Board Secretary. Time: 7:30 pm
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 30, 2010 to The Express Times and the Clerk of Washington Township.
Results of the Election held on April 27, 2011 were as follows:
Jude Mohan – 333
Jason Ford – 356 Vote for General Fund: Yes – 284 No – 288
Administering the Oath of Office to the new elected Board Members. (Newly elected Board Members sign the Oath of Office) Jason Ford and Jude Mohan
Roll Call: Sally Christine Sheila Dempski Jason Ford Karen Graf Jayne Howard Jude Mohan Anita Smith Flag Salute
Board Secretary requests nominations for President.
Anita Smith nominated Karen Graf for President. There were no other nominations – nominations were closed. RCV: Graf abstained – Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan and Smith all voting yes – Motion carried.
NEWLY ELECTED PRESIDENT ASSUMES CHAIR. President requests nominations for Vice-President.
Sally Christine nominated Sheila Dempski for Vice-President. There were no other nominations – nominations were closed. RCV: Dempski abstained – Christine, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf all voting yes – Motion Carried.
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Code of Ethics for School Board Members: Discussion.
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the adoption of the New Jersey School Board Member Code of Ethics. (All board members sign acknowledgement of receipt of File Code 9271). RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION: (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 Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to approve the minutes of April 11, 2011, as presented. MV: Smith abstained – All others voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Jayne Howard to approve the Student Activity, Petty Cash, and Cafeteria Account Reports for the month ending April 30, 2011, as presented. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried
Motion by Jayne Howard, seconded by Jason Ford to approve the Secretary’s Report for April 30, 2011 showing a cash balance of $1,530,338.23. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried
Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Sheila Dempski to approve the Treasurer’s Report for April 30, 2011, showing a cash balance of $1,530,338.23, and note that the report is in agreement with the Secretary’s Report for April 30, 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 and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the Bills List for May, 2011. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried
Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to approve the attached transfers, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Jayne Howard to approve the following substitute for the 2010-2011 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Cafeteria: Nancy Lilly
Motion by Jayne Howard, seconded by Jason Ford, to approve the out-of-district In-Service Experiences, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Sheila Dempski to approve the operation of Summer School to be housed at Brass Castle School held July 11 to July 29, 2011, 8:45 am – 11:45 am, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
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Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to approve the following personnel for the Summer Program and Summer Enrichment Program – July 11 -July 29, 2011, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Teachers: Christine Drevitch, Sharon Johnson, Michele Mahon, Tonilynn Melhem, Pam Slack and Linda Watters at 3 weeks, 3 hours per day, $38.13 per hour. Paraprofessionals: Theresa Nanius and Cathy Wyglendowski at 3 weeks, 3 hours per day, $14.10 per hour – 3 weeks, 3 hours per day, $14.10 per hour
Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Anita Smith to approve the following personnel for the 2011-12 Extended School Year Summer Program – June 28 – August 6, 2010, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Staff Member Position Stipend Debbie Polhemus Teacher $38.13 per hour, 4 hours per day, 4 weeks (June 27 – July 22) Joan Pare Teacher $38.13 per hour, 4 hours per day, 6 weeks (June 27 – August 5) Kara Lisk Teacher $38.13 per hour, 4 hours per day, 4 weeks (June 27 – July 22) Marilyn Balzer Teacher $38.13 per hour, 4 hours per day, 4 weeks (June 27 – July 22) Laura Sullivan Teacher $38.13 per hour, 4 hours per day, 4 weeks (June 27 – July 22)
Janine Barzdines Nurse $38.13 per hour, 4 hours per day, 1-2 weeks Kathy Fiore Nurse $38.13 per hour, 4 hours per day, TBD
Dana Pellegrino-Heath Aide $12.31 per hour, 4 hours per day, 4 weeks Kerry Smith Aide $14.10 per hour, 4 hours per day, 6 weeks Debbie Corrado Aide (ABA trained) $16.10 per hour, 4 hours per day, 6 weeks Sharon App Aide $15.55 per hour, 4 hours per day, 6 weeks Patty Freeman Aide (ABA trained) $15.05 per hour, 4 hours per day, 6 weeks Kim Baker Aide (ABA trained) $16.10 per hour, 4 hours per day, 6 weeks Jennifer Michels Aide $14.10 per hour, 4 hours per day, 4 weeks Peggy Prendergast Aide $14.10 per hour, 4 hours per day, 4 weeks Colleen Morea Aide (Diag-ABA) $18.90 per hour, 4 hours per day, 6 weeks
Jennifer Lawson Sub Aide Personal Aide – 1 week Becky Lindsey Sub Aide Patti Argondizzo Sub Aide Vicki Robinson Sub Aide Jane Hruza Sub Aide Theresa Nanius Sub Aide Sue Maurer Sub Teacher Linda Watters Sub Teacher Alisa Ludwig Speech Services $38.13 per hour, hours per week TBD Katherine Ferrara Occupational Therapist $73.00 per hour, hours per week TBD Children’s Therapy Ser. Physical Therapy $97.37 per hour, hours per week TBD Erika Hill Behavior Interventionist $33.80 per hour, hours per week TBD
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Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to place the following classified students in the Washington Township Extended School Year Program, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
ID Student Numbers: 09-45, 09-41, 10-11, 10-12, 10-10, 10-06, 10-07, 10-08, 10-05, 10-14, 08-32, 08-12, 10-02, 10-23, 10-21, 09-02, 09-16, 09-37, 09-47, 08-63, 09-42, 08-79, 08-46, 08-43, 08-73, 08-82
Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Jayne Howard to accept the Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Grant for 2011-2012 in the amount of $1,376.00, (WTSD share of program is $412.80), as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Jayne Howard, seconded by Jason Ford to approve the following class trips, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Port Colden Area – Around School, Old Schoolhouse, and Morris Canal Trail – Grades1-3, Enrichment-Humanities Classes – Donna Parenti/Kim Sigman – walking
Trinity United Methodist Church, Hackettstown, NJ, Grade 3 G&T, Donna Parenti
Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Sheila Dempski, to adopt the district’s existing 2007-2010 Comprehensive Equity Plan for the 2011-2012 school year. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Note: As you may recall, districts did not have to submit a new Comprehensive Equity Plan for 2010-13. Instead, we were to continue using our 2007-2010 plan and complete a Statement of Assurance for 2010-11 (which was done last June) and one for the 2011-2012 which is due June 1, 2011.
PRINCIPALS’ REPORT
TECHNOLOGY REPORT
CORRESPONDENCE:
Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to approve the second reading and adoption of Policy Alert 192, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
1230 – Superintendent’s Duties (Revised) Policy Guide 1230 has been updated to remove outdated legal citations that are within the content of the Policy Guide.
1522 – School-level Planning (Revised) The requirements for school-level planning remain unchanged with the exception of eliminating the reference to the Quality Assurance Annual Report (QAAR), which is now replaced by New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (QSAC).
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2440 – Summer Session (Revised) These Guides provide guidance in the event the district currently operates a summer session or may operate a summer session program in the future.
2461 – Special Education/Receiving Schools (Revised) Districts that accept out-of-district special education pupils are required to adopt this policy and these regulations.
3144 – Certification of Tenure Charges (Revised) Although there have been no statute or code changes requiring any additional revisions, Regulation Guide 3144 has been revised to add the definition of “day”.
5561 – Use of Physical Restraint (New) Although New Jersey law expressly permits the use of reasonable force to control a pupil in an emergency situation, there is no statute or code to provide specific guidance on the use of physical restraint. Policy and Regulation Guides 5561 provide a very conservative approach to the use of physical restraint by school staff members In an emergency situation.
6220 – Budget Preparation (Revised) Policy Guide 6220 has been revised removing some of the details of budget development and referencing the new code sections that apply as the budget details are frequently revised. Some of the new requirements regarding public inspection of the budget upon submission to the Executive County Superintendent and publication of the budget after adoption have been added.
6311 – Contracts for Goods or Services Funded by Federal Grants (New) Policy Guide 6311 has been developed requiring a check of the Excluded Parties Lists System (EPLS) list before awarding a bid or contract for goods or services funded by a Federal grant.
6820 – Financial Reports (Revised) The revised Policy Guide provides some additional details, updates the legal code citations, expands the Board Secretary’s title to School Business Administrator/Board Secretary.
Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Jason Ford to approve the second reading and adoption of policy and regulation 2361, Acceptable Use of Computer Network/Computers and Resources, Student Use of E-Readers, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
This policy and regulation supports commitment to provide avenues of access to the universe of information available, the district’s system of electronic communication shall include access to the Internet for pupils and staff.
RE-ORGANIZATION MOTIONS:
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to adopt the following Mission Statement, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
“It is the mission of the Washington Township School District that each student will be provided with a stimulating environment and opportunities for learning experiences designed to provide the best possible educational opportunity. It is the expectation of the Washington Township School District that all pupils achieve the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards at all grade levels.”
Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to hold regular Board Meetings the 2nd Monday of the month unless otherwise stated. Meetings to begin at 7:30 p.m. and to be held in the Brass Castle School. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried Minutes of May 9, 2011
Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Jayne Howard to adopt the following calendar of meetings for the 2011-2012 school year for the Washington Township Board of Education: RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
REGULAR MEETINGS FOR 2011-2012
May 9 June 13 July 11 August 22 (4th Monday) – Public Hearing on Violence & Vandalism Report September 12 October 17 (3rd Monday) – Public Hearing of Nurses Service Plan – Character Ed Presentation November 14 Public Hearing on 2011 Audit December 12 January 9 February 27 (4th Monday) March 26 (4th Monday) – Public Hearing on Budget April 23 (4th Monday) – Regular & Re-organization May 14
Motion by Jayne Howard, seconded by Jason Ford to adopt the most current edition of Roberts Rules of Order as the official guide of parliamentary procedure governing all actions of this Board except in those instances where those provisions may conflict with any of the established rules under NJ State Law, administrative code, or Board Policy, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Sheila Dempski to establish the agenda for the 2011-2012 school year as follows:
Call meeting to order, Minutes; Public Input (agenda items); Secretary’s Report; Treasurer’s Report; Status of Accounts Report; Funds; Superintendent’s Report; Principal’s Report (Progress of Goals and Objectives); Technology Report; Correspondence; Committee Reports – Finance & Policy, Bills List, – Facilities & Transportation – Education – Personnel; Public Input (old and/or new business); Executive Session (when necessary), Open Session; Adjournment. RCV:
Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to adopt the Washington Township School District Policy and Regulations manuals (electronic). RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
(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 Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approved the attached organizational chart, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
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Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan approve the following finance appointments/re-appointments for the 2011-2012 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Jayne Howard approve the following Education and Personnel appointments/re-appointments for the 2011-2012 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Jayne Howard, seconded by Jason Ford approve the following facilities appointments/re-appointments for the 2011-2012 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Sheila Dempski to appoint Linda Jenikovsky as acting Board Secretary in the absence of the Board Secretary for the 2011-2012 school year. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to approve the bid threshold at $36,000 and quote threshold at $5,400 as per 18A:18A-3, amended, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to appoint Schwartz, Simon, Edelstein, Celso & Kessler to provide legal counsel to the Board for the 2011-2012 school year, fee to be $160 per hour, $150 per hour for other Associates, and $110 for Paralegals and Law Clerks, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
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Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan that Skylands Bank and PNC Bank be used as depository of school funds. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Jayne Howard to authorize the President and Vice-President as two officers authorized to sign checks and other corporate obligations of the Board. Board President signature stamp to be used in accordance with Board Policy. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Jayne Howard, seconded by Jason Ford to establish a Petty Cash Fund in the amount of $250.00 for the 2011-2012 school year and that checks for the Petty Cash Account, reimbursed by the Board, and checks for the school Student Activity, Cafeteria Account, Port Colden School House fund, Child Care Account, and JUCITF (SUI) Account be signed by the Superintendent and Board Secretary or the Acting Board Secretary in the absence of the Board Secretary. Interest earned on Student Activity Account to be distributed proportionately to individual accounts. Superintendent signature stamp to be used in accordance with Board Policy. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Sheila Dempski that checks for the regular checking account be signed by the President or alternate, the Treasurer, and the Board Secretary. Board President and Treasurer signature stamp to be used in accordance with Board Policy. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith that checks for the payroll and agency accounts be signed by the Treasurer of School Monies or Board President or Vice-President in the absence of the President. Board President and Treasurer signature stamp to be used in accordance with Board Policy. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine that the Board Secretary be authorized to invest school funds at the best interest rates available in any bank approved as a depository for public funds. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to appoint Brown & Brown, as Insurance Risk Manager Agent of Record. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Jayne Howard to appoint Brown & Brown Benefit Advisors, Inc. (formerly Grinspec) as the Benefits Agent of Record. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Jayne Howard, seconded by Jason Ford to designate The Warren Reporter (primary) and The Express Times (secondary), as official newspapers for notices pertaining to Board meetings and legal advertising. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Sheila Dempski to approve the following Tax Shelter Annuity Companies for the 2011-2012 school year. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried Oppenheimer Shareholder Services Financial Resources Lincoln Investment Planning Legend Group Lincoln Financial Group
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Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to approve the following Tax Shelter Annuity Brokers for the 2011-2012 school year. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Jeffrey Febbo Jonathan H. Peck Jeffrey Kenyon Telicia Johnson David Haase
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the following Disability Insurance Plans. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Prudential Insurance (Teachers, Administrators, Support Staff) Mass Mutual-UNUM (Administrators, Support Staff)
Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to authorize the Board Secretary to pay bills prior to Board approval in the event of a board meeting held after the 15th of the month or to secure a discount if paid within a certain time period. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Jayne Howard to designate the Superintendent to approve budget line item transfers between Board Meetings to be ratified by the Board at their next regular meeting as per N.J.S.A.18A:22-8.1. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Jayne Howard, seconded by Jason Ford to approve procurement of Goods and Services Through State Agencies using the State Purchasing Contracts for the 2011-2012 school year. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Sheila Dempski to adopt the 25th of the month be the cutoff date for receiving bills. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to approve the adoption of the 2011-2012 curricula, services, programs, textbooks, novels, series, and instructional materials that support these curricula and programs. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the Washington Township Pest Management Plan, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to approve the Washington Township Board of Education Emergency/Crisis Management Plan, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
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Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Jayne Howard to set the substitute rates for the 2011-2012 school year as listed, (these rates are the same as 2010-2011 school year), as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Teachers – $ 80.00 – Daily Rate $ 90.00 – After five [5] consecutive days in the same classroom, with the appropriate certification. (daily rate plus $10.00) $100.00 – After fifteen [15] consecutive days in the same classroom. with the appropriate certification. (daily rate plus $20.00) Nurse – $100.00 per day Clerical – $9.50 per hour Aides – $9.50 per hour Cafeteria – $9.50 per hour Custodian – $10.50 per hour
Motion by Jayne Howard, seconded by Jason Ford to approve the following job descriptions and stipends for the 2011-2012 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. These rates are the same as the 2009-2010 school year. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Teacher-In-Charge $1,000 per school Publishing Company $4,000 Safety Patrol Coordinator $ 400 Technology Coordinator (Summer) $5,500 Environmental Trip Coordinator $ 400 Environmental Trip Staff $ 175
Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Sheila Dempski to approve the following Independent Therapists, as needed, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Leslie Williams Wexler Occupational Therapist $ 82.00 per hour Katherine Ferrara Occupational Therapist $ 73.00 per hour Children’s Therapy Services Physical Therapist $ 97.37 per hour
Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith that the Washington Township Board of Education hereby establishes the school district travel maximum for the 2011-2012 school year at the sum of $40,000 and the School Business Administrator shall track and record these costs to insure that the maximum amount is not exceeded, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to solicit the following contractors to quote Public School Electrical Services and/or Plumbing Services for the 2011/2012 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent: RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Schiable’s Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Fisher Electrical Contractor, Inc. P.W. Metz & Sons, Inc. LH Jr., LLC TGM Services J. Tufaro & Sons Electrical Contractor, Inc. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing & Heating Barboni Plumbing & Heating LLC
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Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to accept the following quote for Public School Electrical Services contract for the 2011/2012 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent: RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
J. Tufaro & Sons Electrical Contractor, Inc.
Licensed Electrical Labor: $ 95.00 per hour Overtime: $ 142.50 per hour Electrician’s helper/apprentice: $ 45.00 per hour Overtime: $ 67.50 per hour Materials: 10% discount
Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Jayne Howard to appoint the primary electrician from the MRESC NJ State Approved Co-op# 65MCESCCPS Electricians Time and Material Bid# MRESC10/11-44 (Term 03/28/11 – 03/27/12) for Public School Electrical Services for the 2011/2012 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent; RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
MTB Electric LLC
Journey Man: $ 73.60 per hour Overtime: $ 110.40 per hour Saturday/Sunday: $ 147.20 per hour Foreman: $ 82.81 per hour Overtime: $ 123.61 per hour Saturday/Sunday: $ 164.82 per hour Apprentice: $ 29.44 per hour Overtime: $ 44.16 per hour Saturday/Sunday: $ 58.88 per hour Material: 5% mark-up
Motion by Jayne Howard, seconded by Jason Ford to appoint the secondary electrician for the Public School Electrical Services for the 2011/2012 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent; RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
J. Tufaro & Sons Electrical Contractor, Inc.
Licensed Electrical Labor: $ 95.00 per hour Overtime: $ 142.50 per hour Electrician’s helper/apprentice: $ 45.00 per hour Overtime: $ 67.50 per hour Materials: 10% discount
Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Sheila Dempski to accept the following quote for Public School Plumbing Services contract for the 2011/2012 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent: RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
LH Jr., LLC
Licensed Plumbing Labor: $ 140.00 per hour Overtime: $ 210.00 per hour Plumbing helper/apprentice: $ 105.00 per hour Overtime: $ 157.50 per hour Materials: 10% discount off list price
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Motion by Sheila Dempski , seconded by Anita Smith to appoint the primary plumber from the MRESC NJ State Approved Co-op# 65MCESCCPS Plumbers Time and Material Bid# MRESC10/11-43 (Term 03/28/11 – 03/27/12) for Public School Plumbing Services for the 2011/2012 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Magic Touch Construction, Inc.
Journey Man: $ 86.50 per hour Overtime: $ 124.50 per hour Saturday/Sunday: $ 173.00 per hour Foreman: $ 88.50 per hour Overtime: $ 132.75 per hour Saturday/Sunday: $ 177.00 per hour Apprentice: $ 45.00 per hour Overtime: $ 67.50 per hour Saturday/Sunday: $ 90.00 per hour Material: 10% mark-up
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to appoint the secondary plumber for the Public School Plumbing Services for the 2011/2012 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent; RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
LH Jr., LLC
Licensed Plumbing Labor: $ 140.00 per hour Overtime: $ 210.00 per hour Plumbing helper/apprentice: $ 105.00 per hour Overtime: $ 157.50 per hour Materials: 10% discount off list price
Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to approve and adopt The Uniform Minimum Chart of Accounts for NJ Public Schools issued by the State of NJ Department of Education, Division of Finance, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Jayne Howard to increase 2011-2012 Childcare tuition rate by 2 to 2.5%, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Jayne Howard, seconded by Jason Ford to approve the annual update of the Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement between Education and Law Enforcement Officials for the 2011-2012 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Board President appointed Anita Smith and Sheila Dempski, alternate, as Delegate to the New Jersey School Boards Association.
Board President appointed Sally Christine and Jude Mohan, alternate, to the Warren County School Boards Association.
Board President appointed Sheila Dempski as Legislative delegate.
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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.)
None
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Jayne Howard Whereas, the Board must consider matters involving Annual Review of Staff (all employees have been Riced), 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.
Time: 8:25 pm MV: Unanimous – Motion carried
Jean Flynn, Valerie Mattes and Keith Neuhs left executive session at 9:20 pm
Motion by Jayne Howard, seconded by Jude Mohan to return to open session.
Time: 9:45 pm MV: Unanimous – Motion carried
Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Jayne Howard to approve staffing and salaries for the 2011-2012 school year, as listed on attached sheet, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Jayne Howard, seconded by Jude Mohan to approve the paraprofessionals reappointments and accompanying hourly salaries for the 2011-2012 school year, as listed on attached sheet, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Ford abstained – Christine, Dempski, Howard, Mohan, Smith and Graf – All others voting yes – Motion carried
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Jayne Howard to adjourn. Time: 9:47 pm MV: Unanimous – Motion carried
Respectfully submitted:
Jean Flynn Business Administrator/Board Secretary |
B/S TEMP. CHAIR
ELECTION RESULTS
NOMINATION FOR PRESIDENT
NOMINATION FOR VICE PRES.
CODE OF ETHICS
MINUTES
STUD.ACT., PETTY CASH &CAFÉ. RPTS.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
TREASURER’S REPORT
FUNDS
BILLS LIST
TRANSFERS
SUBSTITUTE
O-O-D STAFF DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
SUMMER SCHOOL
SUMMER SCHOOL PERSONNEL
ESY PERSONNEL
ESY CLASSIFIED STUDENTS
ACCEPT CAP GRANT
CLASS TRIPS
COMP. EQUITY PLAN EXISTING
SENT TO COUNTY OFFICE
SECOND READ. & ADOPT. POLICY ALERT 192
SECOND READ. & ADOPT. POLICY & REG. 2361
MISSION STATEMENT
BOE MEETINGS
BOE MEETING DATES
ROBERTS RULES
AGENDA
POLICY & REGS. MANUALS
ORGANIZATION CHART
FINANCE APPTS. & RE-APPTS.
EDUCATION & PERSONNEL APPTS./RE-APPTS.
FACILITIES APPTS. & RE-APPTS.
L. JENIKOVSKY ACTING BD. SECT.
BID THRESHOLD
ATTORNEY
DEPOSITORY
SIGNATURES
PETTY CASH FUND
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES
INVESTMENT OF FUNDS
RISK MANAGER AGENT OF REC.
BENEFITS AGENT
NEWSPAPER
TAX SHELTER ANNUITY COMPANIES
TAX SHELTER ANNUITY BROKERS
DISABILITY INS. PLANS
PAYING OF BILLS
BUDGET LINE ITEM TRANSFERS
GOODS & SERVICES
BILLS CUT OFF DATE
CURRICULA, PROG., TEXTS. ETC.
PEST MANAGE. PLAN
EMERG./CRISIS MANAGEMENT PLAN
SUBSTITUTE RATES
STIPENDS
INDEPENDENT THERAPISTS
TRAVEL MAXIMUM
SOLICIT QUOTES FOR ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING SERV.
ACCEPT QUOTES ELECTRICAL
APPOINT PRIMARY ELECTRICIAN
APPOINT SEC. ELECTRICIAN
ACCEPT QUOTE PLUMBING SERV.
PRIMARY PLUMBER
SECONDARY PLUMBER
UNIFORM MINIMUM CHART OF ACCTS.
CHILD CARE TUITION RATES
UNIFORM STATE MOA
NJSBA DELEGATE
WCSBA DELEATE
LEGISLATIVE DELEGATE
EXECUTIVE SESSION
OPEN SESSION
STAFFING & SALARIES 2011-2012
PARAS RE-APPTS. & SALARIES
ADJOURNMENT
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