WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

Minutes of January 14, 2008.

The Washington Township Board of Education met on Monday, January 14, 2008 at 7:40 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, Heidi Noctor, Casimir Wyglendowski. Roger Jinks, Superintendent, Keith Neuhs, Principal, and Juanita Dean, Board Secretary were present.

Board Members absent: Bruce Hazeltine

Flag Salute

Motion by Casimir Wyglendowski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to approve the minutes of December 10, 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.)

Mr. Finke – Re: Bus stop at Pacesetters

Mr. Finke referred to student handbook references to children at bus stops not being on private property or on the roads.

He asked for Board’s continued consideration of Asbury Anderson/Pacesetters bus stop change.

SECRETARY'S REPORT

Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Sheila Dempski to approve the Student Activity, Petty Cash, and Cafeteria Account Reports for the month ending December 31, 2007, as presented. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to approve the Secretary’s Report for December 31, 2007 showing a cash balance of $1,355,834.54. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried

Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the Treasurer's Report for December 31, 2007, showing a cash balance of $ 1,355,834.54, and note that the report is in agreement with the Secretary's Report for December 31, 2007. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried

Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Casimir Wyglendowski 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, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Casimir Wyglendowski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to approve the Bills List for January 2008. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried

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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

a. Enrollment Report

b. Paraprofessionals

c. Calendar

d. Washington Township News & Notes

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, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Teacher: Dina Hernandez-O’Hagan

Teacher Aide: Karen Mulholland

Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Anita Smith to employ Jayne Hruza as an aide retroactive to 1/10/08. Hours not to exceed 30 per week. Salary to be $12.31 per hour, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Casimir Wyglendowski to approve Catherine O’Connor as a student teacher with Corinne Raye from Jan – May 2008 and Darci Strohmaier as a student teacher with Patty Bell from 1/28/08 to 5/9/08; as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Casimir Wyglendowski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to accept, with regret, the resignation for retirement of Mr. Barry Smith, effective June 30, 2008; as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Sheila Dempski to approve the out-of-district In-Service Experiences, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to approve the revised Memorandum of

Agreement with the Washington Township Police Department, as recommended by the

Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes –

Motion carried

Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to accept grant award from New Jersey Historic

Trust in the amount of $50,000.00 for historic preservation of the Old Port Colden Schoolhouse, as

recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf

– All voting yes – Motion carried

PRINCIPAL’S REPORTS

Keith gave report.

CORRESPONDENCE

1. Welch Correspondence

2. WTPTA Invitation

3. WTPTA Colden Castle News – January 2008

4. Thank you

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COMMITTEE REPORTS

Finance & Policy Committee:

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to approve the attached transfers within the 2007-2008 budget, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Education Committee: Anita gave report on curriculum coordination for Warren Hills Regional Sending districts. There is ongoing curriculum coordination in our district.

Personnel Committee:

Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Heidi Noctor to increase the substitute nurse rate from $75 to $85 per diem effective 1/1/08 as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

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.)

Mr. Smith asked if Mr. Petrocelli began his work with the District. Mr. Jinks will find out.

Samir Elbassiouny introduced himself as the liaison from the Township committee.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Sally Christine to adjourn.

MV: Unanimous – Motion carried Time: 8:05 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:

Juanita Dean

Board Secretary