REGULAR MEETING
Monday, June
30, 2008
7:30 p.m.
COMMITTEE
MEETINGS:
7:00 p.m. – Personnel Committee:
Graf, Mohan, Smith
7:15 p.m. – Facilities Committee: Noctor, Christine, Ford
A. AGENDA:
1. Call to order by President. Time: ___________
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.
2. Roll Call: Karen Graf, President Roger Jinks, Superintendent
Anita
Smith, Vice President Juanita Dean,
Secretary
Sally
Christine Marjorie
Levine, Principal
Sheila
Dempski Valerie
Mattes, Principal
Jason
Ford
Jude
Mohan
Heidi
Noctor
3. Flag Salute
4. Motion by _____, seconded by _____ to approve
the minutes of May 12, 2008, as presented.
MV:
5. Motion by _____, seconded by _____ to approve
the executive session minutes of May 12, 2008, as presented. MV:
B. PUBLIC QUESTIONS & DISCUSSIONS (Agenda Items)
(The public
may speak for three (3) minutes unless they have requested to be on the
agenda.)
C. SECRETARY'S REPORT
6. Motion by _____, seconded by _____ to approve
the Student Activity, Petty Cash, and Cafeteria Account Reports for the month
ending May 31, 2008, as presented. MV:
7. Motion by _____, seconded by _____ to approve
the Secretary’s Report for May 31, 2008 showing a cash balance of $1,668,741.17.
MV:
8. Motion by _____, seconded by _____ to approve
the Treasurer's Report for May 31, 2008, showing a cash balance of $1,668,741.17,
and note that the report is in agreement with the Secretary's Report for May
31, 2008. MV:
9.
Motion
by _____, seconded by _____ 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:
10.
Motion
by _____, seconded by _____ to approve the Bills List for June, 2008. MV:
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D. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
a.
Enrollment Report - May and June
b.
Teacher Aides
c.
Calendar
11.
Motion
by _____, seconded by _____ to approve the out-of-district Staff Development
Workshops, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV:
12.
Motion
by _____, seconded by _____ to approve Laura Rowe as student teacher with
Elizabeth Burkat for the fall of 2008, as recommended by the Superintendent.
RCV:
13.
Motion
by _____, seconded by _____ to approve the ESL Three Year Plan for the school
year 2008-2009 through 2010-2011, as presented and as recommended by the
Superintendent. RCV:
14.
Motion
by _____, seconded by _____ to approve the 2008-2011 Mentor Plan, as presented
and recommended by the Superintendent.
RCV:
15. Motion by _____, seconded by _____ to employ
Jennifer McKenna, as School Psychologist, Step 1 MA+60, salary to be $51,460.,
pending receipt of certificate, beginning September 1, 2008, as recommended by
the Superintendent. RCV:
16.
Motion by _____, seconded by _____ to employ Daniel Mahoney as a
teacher, Step 1 BA, salary to be $42,710., beginning September 1, 2008, as
recommended by the Superintendent. RCV:
17.
Motion by _____, seconded by _____ to employ Laurie Castagna, as a
teacher Step 9 BA, salary to be $54,655. beginning September 1, 2008, as
recommended by the Superintendent. RCV:
18.
Motion by _____, seconded by _____ to employ Susan Pellito as a teacher,
Step 8 BA, salary to be $52,445., beginning September 1, 2008, as recommended
by the Superintendent. RCV:
19.
Motion
by _____, seconded by _____ to employ Jordana Pivko as Guidance Counselor, Step
2 MA, salary to be $46,850., beginning September 1, 2008, as recommended by the
Superintendent. RCV:
20.
Motion
by _____, seconded by _____ to employ Corrie Kutzler as custodian, 30.5 hours
per week at $10.00 per hour, beginning September 1, 2008, as recommended by the
Superintendent. RCV:
21.
Motion
by _____, seconded by _____ to approve Keith Hoffman, custodial sub with Black
Seal License, at the rate of $11.00 per hour, as recommended by the
Superintendent. RCV:
22.
Motion by _____, seconded by _____ to employ Theresa Nanius as an ABA
Aide for the 2008-2009 school year, at Step 6 plus $2.00 per hour for ABA, not
to exceed 30 hours per week, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV:
23.
Motion by _____, seconded by _____ to approve the contract with Valerie
Mattes, Principal, for the 2008-2009 school year, as recommended by the
Superintendent. RCV:
24.
Motion
by _____, seconded by _____ to approve the contract with Marjorie Levine,
Principal, for the 2008-2009 school year, as recommended by the
Superintendent. RCV:
25.
Motion
by _____, seconded by _____ to approve the contract with Juanita Dean, Asst. to
Business Administrator, for July 1, 2008 – August 31, 2008, as recommended by
the Superintendent. RCV:
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26. Motion by _____, seconded by _____ to approve
the following personnel for the 2008-2009 Extended Year Summer Program – June
30 – August 1 (6 weeks), as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV:
Staff Member Position Stipend
Theresa
Nanius ABA Aide $14.90 per hour
Lisa
Marinelli Aide $12.31 per hour
Kerry
Smith Aide $12.90 per hour
Erika
Hill Behavior Inter. $93.90 for 3 hour day
Katherine
Ferrara OT 2 days per week –
3
hours @ $73.00 per hour
Gayle
Lewis OT 1 day per week –
3
hours @ $75.00 per hour
27. Motion by _____, seconded by _____ to employ
the following individuals for summer maintenance and custodial work, as
recommended by the Superintendent. RCV:
Edna McNamire 25 hours per week – 9 weeks
June
26 to August 29, 2008
$10.00
per hour
Joe Schwind, Jr. 40 hours per week – 8 weeks
June
23 to July 17, 2008
July
28 to August 25, 2008
$10.00
per hour
Andrew Samela 30 hours per week – 7 ½ weeks
June
23 to August 19, 2008
$10.00
per hour
Robert Griffin 30 hours per week – 7 ½ weeks
June
25 to August 15, 2008
$10.00
per hour
28. Motion by _____, seconded by _____ to submit
a grant to the New Jersey Historic Trust in the amount of $273,800. for
interior restoration and renovation of the Port Colden School House, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV:
29. Motion by _____, seconded by _____ to approve
the attached motion authorizing Roger Jinks to execute the grant agreement with
the State for Port Colden School House interior renovation and restoration and
to authorize Jean Flynn to sign as the CFO, as recommended by the
Superintendent. RCV:
30. Motion by _____, seconded by _____ to approve
and accept the 2008 NCLB Grant as follows, as recommended by the
Superintendent. RCV:
Title I Part A $14,008.00
Title
II Part A 16,108.00
Title II Part D 82.00
Title IV 1,513.00
Title V 769.00
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E. PRINCIPAL’S REPORTS
F. CORRESPONDENCE
1.
Colden Castle News – June 2007
2.
Fire Drill Report – Brass Castle & Port Colden
3.
Nurses’ Report – Brass Castle & Port Colden
4.
Insurance Summary – Warren County
G. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance
& Policy Committee:
31. Motion by _____, seconded by _____ to approve
the line item transfers, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV:
32. Motion by _____, seconded by _____ to
authorize the Superintendent to make line item and fund balance transfers thru
June 30, 2008; transfers to be approved by the Board at the July 21, 2008
meeting. RCV:
33. Motion by _____, seconded by _____ to authorize
the Business Administrator to establish an accounts payable for all 2007-2008 purchase
orders which have been received but have not been paid. RCV:
34. Motion by _____, seconded by _____ to
authorize the Business Administrator to establish a reserve for encumbrances
for all 2007-2008 purchase orders which have been encumbered but not received
by June 30, 2008. RCV:
35.
Motion by _____, seconded by _____ to approve Bollinger, Inc., to provide
voluntary Student Accident Insurance for the 2008-2009 school year as follows,
as recommended by the Superintendent.
RCV:
Fees: School
time only $23.00
24
Hour $78.00
Transportation
and Facilities Committee:
Facilities
Committee:
36. Motion by _____, seconded by _____ to accept
the following as bona fide bids for the Port Colden School House interior
restoration and renovation, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV:
Precision Building &
Construction
Bridgewater, New Jersey
Base Bid $885,141.00
Alt. #1 delete - 24,546.00 Exterior
shutters and weather vane
Alt. #2 delete - 12,885.00 Wood
floor – 2nd level
Alt. #3 delete - 11,000.00 Decorative
paint
Alt. #4 delete -102,000.00 Site improvements
$734,710.00 With all Alt. deletes
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Coopersmith
Brothers, Inc.
Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Base Bid $930,000.00
Alt. #1 delete - 49,000.00
Alt. #2 delete - 31,000.00
Alt. #3 delete - 5,000.00
Alt. 34 delete - 40,000.00
$805,000.00
With all Alt. deletes
37. Motion by _____, seconded by _____ to award
the contract for the Port Colden School House interior restoration and
renovation to Precision Building & Construction, Bridgewater, NJ as
follows, as recommended by the Superintendent.
RCV:
Base Bid $885,141.00
Alt. #1 delete - 24,546.00 Exterior
shutters and weather vane
Alt. #2 delete - 12,885.00 Wood
floor – 2nd level
Alt. #3 delete - 11,000.00 Decorative
paint
Alt. #4 delete -102,000.00 Site improvements
$734,710.00 With all Alt. deletes
Transportation
Committee:
38. Motion by _____, seconded by _____ to renew
the contract to provide Coordination of Transportation Services to Warren Hills
Regional School District from July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009 for the sum of
$50,600. per annum, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV:
39.
Motion by _____, seconded by _____ authorizing the Business
Administrator/Board Secretary to solicit bids for Special Ed transportation for
the 2008-09 school year, as necessary, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV:
40. Motion by _____, seconded by _____ to accept the following quotes for Summer
2008-09 Special Ed transportation, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV:
Summer
Route #Q-001
Snyder
Bus Service, Inc. $171.00
per diem – Route
50.00 per diem – Aide
$221.00
per diem
Increase/Decrease 2.05 per mile
First
Student $168.00
per diem – Route
52.00 per diem – Aide
$220.00
per diem
Increase/Decrease 1.95 per mile
GST
Transport Corp. $156.00
per diem – Route
45.00 per diem – Aide
$201.00
per diem
Increase/Decrease 1.45 per mile
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Summer
Route #Q-002
First
Student $173.50
per diem
52.00 per diem - Aide
$225.50
Increase/Decrease 1.95 per mile
Snyder
Bus Service, Inc. $182.00
per diem
50.00 per diem – Aide
$232.00
Increase/Decrease 2.05 per mile
GST Transport Corp. $164.00 per diem
45.00 per diem – Aide
$
209.00
1.45 per mile
41. Motion by _______, seconded by ______ to award
the contracts for Summer 2008-09 Special Ed transportation Routes #Q-001 and #Q-002
as follows, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV:
Summer
Route #Q-001 (Brass
Castle School)
GST
Transport Corp. $156.00 per
diem – Route
45.00 per diem – Aide
$201.00
per diem
Increase/Decrease 1.45 per mile
Summer
Route #Q-002 (Brass Castle School)
GST Transport Corp. $164.00
per diem
45.00 per diem – Aide
$
209.00
1.45 per mile
Personnel
Committee:
42.
Motion
by _____, seconded by _____ to approve certified staff assignments and salaries
and to employ the hourly employees for the 2008-2009 school year, part-time hours
and hourly rate to be determined by Aides contract, as listed, as recommended
by the Superintendent. RCV:
43.
Motion
by _____, seconded by _____ to approve the substitute custodial rate at $10.50
per hour for
the 2008-2009 school year, as
recommended by the Superintendent. RCV:
44.
Motion
by _____, seconded by _____ to approve the Agreement between the Washington
Township Board of Education and the Washington Township Education Association
(Paraprofessionals Unit) commencing July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2011, as
recommended by the Superintendent. RCV:
45.
Motion
by _____, seconded by _____ to increase Judy Risoli, Child Care Director, from
30.5 hours per week to 32.5 hours per week for the 2008-2009 school year, as
recommended by the Superintendent. RCV:
46.
Motion
by _____, seconded by _____ to change Erika Hill’s hours per week from to 25
ABA hours per week / 5 Paraprofessional hours per week to 30 ABA hours per week
for the 2008-2009 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV:
47.
Motion
by _____, seconded by _____ to increase Beth Hachlica from 25 hours per week to
29 hours per week for the 2008-2009 School year, as recommended by the
Superintendent. RCV:
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48.
Motion
by _____, seconded by _____ to approve the substitutes for the 2008-2009 School
year, as recommended by the Superintendent. ( see attached) RCV:
49.
Motion
by _____, seconded by _____ to accept Karen Wiessler’s, Library Aide,
resignation, with regret, effective June 30, 2008, as recommended by the
Superintendent. RCV:
50.
Motion
by _____, seconded by _____ to set the contract for additional work,
responsibility and time to coordinate transportation for Warren Hills Regional
for Cathy Kelly at $16,965.00 for the 2008-2009 school year, as recommended by
the Superintendent. RCV:
51.
Motion
by _____, seconded by _____ to move Patty Bell and Gina Renner from Brass
Castle to Port Colden and Corinne Raye from Port Colden to Brass Castle
beginning September 1, 2008, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV:
H. 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.)
I. EXECUTIVE SESSION
- if required
52.
Motion by _____, seconded by _____ Whereas, the Board must consider matters
involving ________________________________, 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:
Time:
______________
Motion by
_____, seconded by _____ to return to open session.
MV: Time: ______________
K. ADJOURNMENT
53. Motion by _____, seconded by _____ to
adjourn.
MV: Time: _______________