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WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION
Minutes of November 10, 2008.
The Washington Township Board of Education met on Monday, November 10, 2008 at 7:30 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, Heidi Noctor. 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 October 20, 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
PUBLIC HEARING:
- As per Public Law 18A:23-1 the Board of Education of every school district shall cause an annual audit of the district’s accounts and financial transactions to be made by a public school accountant employed by it, which audit shall be completed not later than 4 months after the end of the school fiscal year.
Audit and CAFR presentation by Anthony Ardito, Auditor
Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Jason Ford to accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of Administrative Findings Financial Compliance and Performance, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008, and note that there were no audit recommendations. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the Corrective Action Plan (CAP) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008 as prepared by Ardito & Co., LLP., and note that there were no audit recommendations. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Heidi Noctor to approve the Student Activity, Petty Cash, and Cafeteria Account Reports for the month ending October 31, 2008, as presented. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried
SECRETARY’S REPORT
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to approve the Secretary’s Report for October 31, 2008 showing a cash balance of $ 1,843,056.70. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried
Minutes of November 10, 2008
Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Sheila Dempski to approve the Treasurer’s Report for October 31, 2008, showing a cash balance of $ 1,843,056.70, and note that the report is in agreement with the Secretary’s Report for October 31, 2008. 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, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the Bills List for November, 2008. 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: Laura Rowe (pending fingerprint approval)
Robert Verdon (pending fingerprint approval)
Heather Alfano
Danielle Palardy
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 Gregory Koluch, custodian, salary to be $10.50 per hour, 30.5 hours per week, 42 weeks, effective November 6, 2008, 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 apply to the County Superintendent of Schools to approve the following for emergent hiring for a period not to exceed three months, pending completion of a Criminal History Records check as per N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Gregory Koluch
Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Heidi Noctor to approve training of the following staff volunteers to be epipen delegates for three students, pending parent approval, at Brass Castle School for the 2008-09 school. They will be trained as per NJDOE guidelines and district policy R5330, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Sharon App, Dawn Baxendale, Rob Borusovic, Sara Carlstrom, Pam Casserly, Val Mattes,
Vicki Robinson, Kerri Smith, and Linda Watters
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to adopt the Investment Provider Service Agreement in support of the Washington Township Board of Education 403(b) Plan document, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Minutes of November 10, 2008
Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Sheila Dempski to approve the following field trip, date and time TBA, for the 2008-2009 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
(Parents/guardians are responsible for all fees and transportation costs)
a. Third Grade Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia, PA
Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Heidi Noctor to accept the NCLB Fiscal Year 2008 Grant Award, as follows, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Title I – Part A $14,008.
Title II – Part A $16,108.
Title II – Part D $ 82.
Title IV $ 1,513.
Title V $ 769.
PRINCIPAL’S REPORTS
TECHNOLOGY REPORT
CORRESPONDENCE
- District Newsletter – Volume I, Issue 3
- Colden Castle News – November, 2008
I. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance & Policy Committee: Read and review 2000 policies.
Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Jason Ford to approve the line item transfers, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Education Committee: No Report
Personnel Committee: No Report
Facilities & Transportation Committee: No Report
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
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to adjourn.
MV: Unanimous – Motion carried Time: 8:08 pm
Respectfully submitted:
Jean Flynn
Business Administrator/Board Secretary