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WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION
Minutes of September 17, 2007
The Washington Township Board of Education met on Monday, September 17, 2007 at 7:39 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 27, 2007 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, Bruce Hazeltine, Heidi Noctor, Casimir Wyglendowski. Roger Jinks, Superintendent, Keith Neuhs, Marjorie Levine, Principals, and Linda Jenikovsky, Acting Board Secretary were present.
Board Members absent: None
Flag Salute
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Sheila Dempski to approve the minutes of August 27, 2007, as presented. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried
Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to approve the executive session minutes of August 27, 2007, 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 August 31, 2007, as presented. MV: Unanimous –
Motion carried
Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Bruce Hazeltine to approve the Secretary’s Report for August 31, 2007 showing a cash balance of $1,876,983.58. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried
Motion by Bruce Hazeltine, seconded by Casimir Wyglendowski to approve the Treasurer’s Report for August 31, 2007, showing a cash balance of $1,876,983.58 and note that the report is in agreement with the Secretary’s Report for August 31, 2007. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried
Motion by Casimir Wyglendowski, 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), as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Sheila Dempski to approve the Bills List for September, 2007, as recommended by the Superintendent. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried
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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
a. Enrollment Report
b. Paraprofessionals
- Calendar
d. Presentation of NJASK /NJPASS 2006-2007 Test Results
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Sheila Dempski to approve the following substitutes for the 2007-2008 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Teacher: Jennifer Lawson, Hailee Michel
Teacher Aide: Jennifer Lawson
Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to approve the out-of-district In-Service Experiences, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to employ Jillian Sosnovik, as a music teacher to cover maternity leave, Step 1 BA (pro-rata, from September 24th through December 31, 2007), as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Bruce Hazeltine, seconded by Casimir Wyglendowski to employ Marianne Bayne as cafeteria/food service worker retroactive to September 1, 2007 for the 2007-08 school year. Salary to be $10. per hour. Not to exceed 20 hours per week, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Casimir Wyglendowski seconded by Heidi Noctor to accept the resignation of Jane Mohan, Special Ed and Publishing Co. Aide, with regret, effective September 18th, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Sheila Dempski to accept the resignation of Chris Saponara, Music Teacher, with regret, effective October 27th, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to approve a Special Ed Tuition contract with Franklin Township Board of Education to receive one student in the MD class for the 2007-08 school year. Tuition as approved by the Board of Education, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Bruce Hazeltine to approve the following field trips for the 2007-2008 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
The following trips are Parent sponsored trips – Fees and Transportation.
Preschool Eyes of the Wild, Washington, NJ
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Kindergarten Pax Amicus Theatre, Budd Lake, NJ
First Grade Sandy Hook Environmental Center, Sandy Hook, NJ
Warren Hills – Food for America, Washington, NJ
Second Grade Weller Center for Health Education, Easton, PA
Third Grade Wild West City, Netcong, NJ
Fourth Grade Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, Liberty State Park, NJ
Fifth Grade Weller Center for Health Education, Easton, PA
Medieval Times, Lyndhurst, NJ
Sixth Grade Broadway Show, New York City, NY
G&T Blairstown Elementary School – Debate, Blairstown, NJ
Battle of the Minds 5/6th, Franklin, NJ
Battle of the Books 5/6th, Great Meadows, NJ
Robotics, Allamuchy, NJ
Board of Education will assist in the transportation costs of the following trips:
1. Transition Trips:
A. Warren Hills Middle School, IEP Transition Visits – Sixth Grade
B. PC Grade 3 to visit BC Grade 4
- Music
All Star Band Concert – Location TBA
Small group of selected students transported by van or in conjunction with another school.
- Grade 6:
Stokes Environmental Overnight Trip, Stokes State Forest, Branchburg, NJ
- Grade 3:
Trips between Port Colden and Brass Castle to enable activities as a whole class ie. field day, etc.
Motion by Casimir Wyglendowski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to approve the Nursing Services Plan for 2007-2008, as recommended by the Superintendent. (This is very similar to the 2006-2007 Plan). RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
TECHNOLOGY REPORT
CORRESPONDENCE
- Colden Castle News – September, 2007
- Letter to Mrs.Cifelli
- Letter to Mr. Armstrong
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- WCSBA – 2007-08 Calendar & Changes to meet requirements of the School District Accountability Act. (A5)
- District Audit – June 30, 2007
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance/Policy Committee:
Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to approve the line item transfers, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to adopt Policy Alert #179 (first reading). RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Personnel Committee: No Report
Facilities/Transportation Committee: Correspondence was sent to Mr. Armstrong – Re: Bus stop
Committee reviewed bus stop – keeping stop as it is.
Education Committee:
Child Care Update – Anita Smith gave update of Child Care Program – program running smoothly.
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the following clubs and activities for the 2007-2008 school year. Stipend to be in accord with the negotiated contract, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Club Advisor
Garden Club-BC Marilyn Balzer
Homework Club-BC Elizabeth Pomeroy
Homework Club-PC Corinne Raye
After School Sports-BC Rob Borusovic
Publishing Club -BC Suzi Motzenbecker
Video Production Club-BC Mark Flumerfelt/Elizabeth Pomeroy (split stipend)
International Club-BC Michele Mahon/Elizabeth Pomeroy
Chess Club-BC Michele Mahon
Wilson Readers Club/Book Club-BC Pam Casserly
Walk America Club-BC Rob Borusovic
Walk America Club-PC John Hornyak
Safety Patrol-BC Pam Casserly
Stokes Advisor-BC Pam Casserly
Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Bruce Hazeltine to approve administrative assigned after school supervision (general detentions) on an as needed basis at a rate of $25.00 per hour for certified staff (not to exceed 1 day per week), as recommended by the Superintendent. (NOTE: General detentions are not to replace teacher detentions.) RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Bruce Hazeltine, seconded by Anita Smith to adopt Media Instruction K-6 Curriculum Guide, 2nd reading, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, 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.) None
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Casimir Wyglendowski to adjourn.
MV: Unanimous – Motion carried Time: 8:48 p.m.
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Casimir Wyglendowski to reconvene the public meeting.
MV: Unanimous – Motion carried Time: 8:49 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Sheila Dempski Whereas, the Board must consider matters involving confidential student affairs, 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: 8:49 p.m.
Motion by Casimir Wyglendowski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to return to open session.
MV: Unanimous – Motion carried Time: 9:04 p.m.
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sheila Dempski to deny request of parent to keep student at Washington Township when not residing in the district. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to adjourn.
MV: Unanimous – Motion carried Time: 9:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Linda Jenikovsky
Acting Board Secretary