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Minutes of September 14, 2009
The Washington Township Board of Education met on Monday, September 14, 2009 at 7:35 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 30, 2009 to The Express Times, and to the Clerk of Washington Township.
Flag Salute
Members in attendance were Karen Graf, President, Anita Smith, Vice President, Sally Christine, Sheila Dempski, Jason Ford (arrived at 7:45 pm), Jayne Howard, and Jude Mohan. Roger Jinks, Superintendent, Jean Flynn, Business Administrator/Board Secretary, Kelly Mason and Valerie Mattes, Principals were present.
Board Members absent: None
PUBLIC HEARING: Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the minutes of August 24, 2009, as presented. MV: Mohan 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
SECRETARY’S REPORT
Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to approve the Student Activity, Petty Cash, and Cafeteria Account Reports for the month ending August 31, 2009, as presented. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Jayne Howard to approve the Secretary’s Report for August 31, 2009 showing a cash balance of $1,308,002.84. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried
Motion by Jayne Howard, seconded by Sheila Dempski to approve the Treasurer’s Report for August 31, 2009, showing a cash balance of $1,308,002.84, and note that the report is in agreement with the Secretary’s Report for August 31, 2009. 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, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the Bills List for September, 2009. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried
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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT Motion by Jayne Howard, seconded by Sheila Dempski to approve the out-of-district Staff Development Workshops, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to approve the following substitutes for the 2009-2010 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Teacher – Jennifer Morgan (pending fingerprint approval), Dolores Staiano (pending fingerprint approval), Kate Hrunka, Michele Ike, Morton Silverfine, Annelise Lunde, and Corinne Matkowski-O’Neil.
Paraprofessional – Claire Cook (pending fingerprint approval).
Secretarial – Claire Cook (pending fingerprint approval).
Cafeteria – Claire Cook (pending fingerprint approval).
Child Care Aide – Tyler Voll (pending fingerprint approval), Linda Watters, Nancy Krukowski, and Cathy Wyglendowski.
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to move Laura Sullivan to Step 11BA + 15, salary to be $62,495, effective September 1, 2009, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to approve Kim Baker to receive an additional $2.00 per hour for hours worked in the capacity of an ABA aide, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Jayne Howard to approve the adoption of the revised Child Care Coordinator Job Description, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Jayne Howard, seconded by Sheila Dempski to accept the following quotes for Office Equipment Maintenance Service Agreement for copiers and duplicators for the 2009-2010 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Atlantic Business Products Stewart Business Systems 9 Copier’s .007 per copy .0089 per copy 2 Duplicator’s $600 each per year plus supplies .0089 per copy
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to award the contract for Office Equipment Maintenance Service Agreement for copiers and duplicators for the 2009-2010 school year to Atlantic Business Products as per quote in the amount of .007 per copy for all copiers and $600 a year plus supplies for each Duplicator, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
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Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to rescind August 24, 2009’s Board motion #29 granting a contract award to John Balaney for the installation of a fence around the Old Schoolhouse. Amount of the contract: $4,360.00. (Architect’s specifications were not accurate.) RCV: Christine, Dempski, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Jude Mohan, seconded by Jayne Howard to accept the following quotes for installation of a fence around the Old School House, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
RUDL Fencing & Decking $4,720.00 Balaney Contracting Company $4,900.00
Motion by Jayne Howard, seconded by Sheila Dempski to award the contract to RUDL Fencing & Decking for the installation of a fence around the Old Schoolhouse. Amount of the contract: $4,720.00, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Jason Ford arrived 7:45 p.m.
Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to approve final retainage payment to Precision Building & Construction, LLC upon completion of the punch list. John Bolt, Architect, Cathy Kelly, Facilities Coordinator and Roger Jinks, Superintendent will concur as to completion, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the following clubs and activities for the 2009-2010 school year. Stipend to be in accord with the negotiated contract, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Club Advisor Homework Club-PC Laurie Rohmann/Kara Lisk After School Sports-BC Rob Borusovic Walking/Jogging Club-BC Rob Borusovic Photography Club-BC Kim Sigman
Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to approve the following substitutes for the 2009-2010 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Teacher – Lauren Vasko (pending certification)
PRINCIPAL’S REPORTS
TECHNOLOGY REPORT
CORRESPONDENCE
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance Committee:
Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Jason Ford to approve the line item transfers, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Policy Committee:
Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Jayne Howard to approve the second reading and adoption of Policy #5516 – Remotely Activating Communication Devices; Cellular Telephones/Pagers, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Education Committee:
Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to approve the second reading and adoption of Health and Physical Education Curriculum, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to approve the second reading and adoption of the Visual & Performing Arts Curriculum, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to approve the following clubs and activities for the 2009-2010 school year. Stipend to be in accord with the negotiated contract, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Club Advisor Garden Club-BC Marilyn Balzer Homework Club-BC & PC Linda Watters/Corinne Raye Sign Language Club–BC Linda Watters International Club-BC Michele Mahon Scrabble Club-BC Susan Pellito Environmental Club-BC Heather Meyerhofer Volleyball on the Sand-BC Christine Drevitch Video Club-BC Beth Pomeroy/Mark Flumerfelt
Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan 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, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Transportation Committee:
Motion by Jason Ford, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the transportation jointure with Warren Hills Regional for Non-Public routes for the 2009-2010 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried
Rt. 54 St. Mary’s $3,082.55 Minutes of September 14, 2009 Personnel Committee:
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Jude Mohan to accept, with regret, the resignation for retirement of Rose Ford effective October 23, 2009, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Howard, Mohan, 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.)
Mr. Smith asked if the NJASK scores were being mailed home to parents.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Jude Mohan to adjourn.
MV: Unanimous – Motion carried Time: 8:22 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Jean Flynn Business Administrator/Board Secretary
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MINUTES
STUD.ACT.,PETTY CASH, & CAFÉ RPTS.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
TREASURER’S REPORT
FUNDS
BILLS LIST
OOD STAFF DEVELOPMENT
SUBSTITUTES
ADJUST LAURA SULLIVAN STEP & SALARY
ABA K. BAKER IN CAPACITY
REVISED CHILD CARE JOB DESC.
QUOTES OFFICE EQUIPMENT SERV.
AWARD CONTRACT ATLANTIC BUSINESS
RESCIND MOTION 29 ON 8/24 BALANEY
QUOTES FOR INSTALLATION FENCE OSH
AWARD FENCE CONTRACT TO RUDL FENCING
APPROVE FINAL RETAINAGE PRECISION
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
SUBSTITUTES
TRANSFERS
SECOND READING & ADOPTION POLICY #5516
SECOND READ. & ADOPTION HEALTH AND PE CURRICULUM SECOND READ. & ADOPTION VISUAL & PERFORM. ARTS
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
ADMIN. GENERAL DETENTION
TRANS. JOINT. WHR NON-PUBLIC RT. 54
R. FORD RETIREMENT
ADJOURNMENT
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