WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

Minutes of March 3, 2008.

The Washington Township Board of Education met on Monday, March 3, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. for their regular meeting.

The meeting was called to order by Anita Smith, Vice-President. Mrs. Smith 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 February 13, 2008 to The Express Times, and to the Clerk of Washington Township.

Members in attendance were Anita Smith, Vice-President, Sally Christine, Sheila Dempski, Bruce Hazeltine, Heidi Noctor, Casimir Wyglendowski. Roger Jinks, Superintendent, Keith Neuhs and Marjorie Levine, Principals, and Juanita Dean, Board Secretary were present.

Board Members absent: Karen Graf, President

Flag Salute

Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Sheila Dempski to approve the minutes of February 11, 2008, as presented. MV:

PUBLIC QUESTIONS & DISCUSSIONS (Agenda Items)

(The public may speak for three (3) minutes unless they have requested to be on the agenda.)

None

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

a. Paraprofessionals

b. Calendar

d. Washington Township News & Notes - February

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the following substitutes for the 2007-2008 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Wyglendowski, Smith – All voting yes – Motion carried

Teacher: Darcie Strohmaier, Jamie Hussey

Teacher Aide: Suzanne Brands

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

Motion by Bruce Hazeltine, seconded by Casimir Wyglendowski to approve out-of-district placement for 1 student (KVC) attending WCSSSD BD program beginning February 11, 2008. Annual tuition $34,300. pro-rata, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Wyglendowski, Smith – All voting yes – Motion carried

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Motion by Casimir Wyglendowski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to approve the 2008-2009 Washington Township Professional Development Plan which was received by the Warren County Professional Development Board on February 21, 2008, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Wyglendowski, Smith – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Sheila Dempski to approve the school calendar for the 2008-2009 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Wyglendowski, Smith – All voting yes – Motion carried

PRINCIPAL’S REPORTS

TECHNOLOGY REPORT

CORRESPONDENCE

1. Letter to Mr. Finke

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Finance & Policy Committee:

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to approve a preliminary budget for the 2008-09 school year for submission to the County Superintendent, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Wyglendowski, Smith – All voting yes – Motion carried

Budget Local Tax Levy

General fund $8,205,706.00 $4,750,499.00

Spec. Rev. Fund 291,045.00

Debt Serv. Fund 213,925.00 151,224.00

Total Base Budget 8,710,676.00 4,901,723.00

School district policy Job Expenses, File Code 9250b2, b3, and b4 and N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.2(b) provides that the Board of Education shall establish in the annual school budget a maximum expenditure amount that may be allotted for such travel and expense reimbursement for the 2008-09 school year.

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Heidi Noctor that the Washington Township Board of Education hereby establishes the school district travel maximum for the 2008-09 school year at the sum of $45,000. and the School Business Administrator shall track and record these costs to insure that the maximum amount is not exceeded, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Wyglendowski, Smith – All voting yes – Motion carried

Education Committee: No Report

Personnel Committee: Principal Search continues.

Paraprofessional negotiations continues.

Facilities & Transportation Committee:

Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Casimir Wyglendowski to enter into a joint transportation agreement with WHRBOE for Rt. 31-SP. Contract for 10 days @ $41.54 per diem. Total cost of $415.40, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Wyglendowski, Smith – 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

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to recess at 7:43 p.m. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried

Casimir Wyglendowski left at 8:02 p.m.

Motion by Sheila Dempski seconded by Heidi Noctor to return to open session at 8:05 p.m.. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion by Bruce Hazeltine, seconded by Sally Christine Whereas, the Board must consider matters involving Personnel: Principal Interviews, 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: 8:07 p.m.

Principals and Board Secretary excused. Time: 8:07 p.m.

Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Sally Christine to return to open session.

MV: Unanimous – Motion carried Time: 9:48 p.m.

OTHER BUSINESS

Mr. Jinks told the Board about the 3 Front Street property being placed on the market by the current owners. This property boarders the Old School House. Mr. Jinks was asked to research the property and report to the Board.

Mr. Jinks informed the Board of a continuing space problem at the Brass Castle School. Assemblies, lunch periods and other scheduling issues continue to cause PE classes to be either cancelled or rescheduled to a classroom. Because of the need for PE classes the district is unable to schedule additional lunch periods which are at capacity. Mr. Jinks suggested beginning a dialogue about building a gymnasium at the Brass Castle School. Mr. Jinks will obtain information from our architects about the possibility of building a gymnasium at Brass Castle School.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to adjourn.

MV: Unanimous – Motion carried Time: 9:54 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:

Juanita Dean

Business Administrator/Board Secretary