WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

Minutes of February 11, 2008.

The Washington Township Board of Education met on Monday, February 11, 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, Bruce Hazeltine, Heidi Noctor, Casimir Wyglendowski. Roger Jinks, Superintendent, Keith Neuhs and Marjorie Levine, Principals, and Linda Jenikovsky Acting Board Secretary were present.

Board Members absent: None

Flag Salute

Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Bruce Hazeltine to approve the minutes of January 14, 2008, as presented. MV: Hazeltine 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 Bruce Hazeltine, seconded by Casimir Wyglendowski to approve the Student Activity, Petty Cash, and Cafeteria Account Reports for the month ending January 31, 2008, as presented. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried

Motion by Casimir Wyglendowski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to approve the Secretary’s Report for January 31, 2008 showing a cash balance of $2,232,222.79. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried

Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Sheila Dempski to approve the Treasurer's Report for January 31, 2008, showing a cash balance of $2,232,222.79 , and note that the report is in agreement with the Secretary's Report for January 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, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the Bills List for February 2008. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried

Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Bruce Hazeltine to draw names for the position on the ballot at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2008. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried

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Motion by Bruce Hazeltine, seconded by Casimir Wyglendowski that the polls for the School Election to be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2008, shall be open from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

a. Enrollment Report

b. Paraprofessionals

c. Calendar

d. Washington Township News & Notes – To be distributed Monday night

Motion by Casimir Wyglendowski, seconded by Heidi Noctor 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: Barbara Salas, Scott Dubiel, MaryEllen Rowland, Jude Mohan

Custodial: Bernard Arnold, 3^rd

Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Sheila Dempski, to accept, with regret, the resignation Keith Neuhs, Principal, effective March 31, 2008; 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 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 increase Colleen Morea’s salary by $2.00 per hour with completion of ABA Training, retro to January 2, 2008, 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 out-of-district placement for 1 student (KVC) attending Warren Hills Regional Ed Program beginning January 22, 2008. Annual tuition $15,000. pro-rata, 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 reschedule the March Board meeting from March 10, 2008 to March 3, 2008 `at 7:30 p.m. in Brass Castle School Library, 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 schedule the Public Hearing for the proposed 2008-2009 Budget for Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. in Brass Castle School Library, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

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Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to reschedule the April 28, 2008 re-organization meeting for Monday, April 21, 2008, at which time all regular business of the Board will also be conducted, 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 accept, with regret, the resignation for retirement of William Bercaw, Head Custodian/Maintenance, effective July 31, 2008, 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 accept, with regret, the resignation for retirement of Adele Bercaw, part-time custodian, effective June 30, 2008, 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 accept, with regret, the resignation for retirement of Donna Detrick, Guidance Counselor, effective June 30, 2008, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

PRINCIPAL’S REPORTS

TECHNOLOGY REPORT

CORRESPONDENCE

1. Washington Township School Calendar 2008-2009 – for review – approval in March;

2. Warren County Calendar 2008-2009;

3. Washington Township Committee Alternatives for School Bus Problem at Pacesetter

Development;

4. Senior Program Invitation – “Heritage”;

5. Revised list of Board Members and Addresses;

6. Thank you from Sue Maurer;

7. Thank you from Bill, Adele and Betty;

8. Colden Castle News – February, 2008;

9. Ethics Disclosure Forms;

10. Emergency Plan Desk Reference;

11. Letter from Donna Dritschel.

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

Sheila Dempski gave report that the committee is working on finishing the policies.

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Education Committee:

Anita Smith reported that the Warren Hills Cluster Social Studies Curriculum is complete and is currently being reviewed by the administration and teachers and should be presented to the Board by spring.

Personnel Committee:

Karen Graf reported the committee is meeting to negotiate the Paraprofessional’s contract.

Facilities & Transportation Committee:

Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Casimir Wyglendowski to approve the Washington Township Indoor Air Quality Program, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Anita Smith thanked Cathy Kelly for job well done.

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. Finke asked if there is any response from the Board regarding the letter from the Township Committee for the Pacesetter bus stop. Heidi Noctor replied that the Board just received it and will get back to him after review.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Casimir Wyglendowski to adjourn.

MV: Unanimous – Motion carried Time: 8:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:

Linda Jenikovsky

Acting Board Secretary