WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION             

 

 

Minutes of March 19, 2008.

 

The Washington Township Board of Education met on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. for their regular meeting and public hearing.

 

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 February 13, 2008 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 Juanita Dean, Board Secretary were present.

 

Board Members absent:  None

 

Flag Salute

 

PUBLIC HEARING for the 2008-2009 Proposed Budget

 

 

Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Bruce Hazeltine to adopt the proposed budget of the Washington Township Board of Education for the 2008-2009 school year as follows:  RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

 

                        General Fund                                        $ 8,205,706.00

                        Special Revenue Fund                                291,045.00                              

                        Debt Service Fund                                      213,925.00                            

                                    Total Base Budget                    $ 8,710,676.00

           

                                                                                   

Motion by Bruce Hazeltine, seconded by Casimir Wyglendowski that the following General Fund Tax Levy be approved to support the 2008-2009 budget:  RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

 

                                    General Fund Tax Levy   $ 4,750,499.00

 

Motion by Casimir Wyglendowski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to approve the minutes of March 3, 2008, as presented.  MV: Graf Abstained – All others voting yes – Motion carried

 

Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Sheila Dempski to approve the executive session minutes of March 3, 2008, as presented.  MV: Graf 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 Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to approve the Student Activity, Petty Cash, and Cafeteria Account Reports for the month ending February 29, 2008, as presented.  MV:  Unanimous – Motion carried

 

 

 

Minutes of March 19, 2008

 

Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the Secretary’s Report for February 29, 2008 showing a cash balance of $2,041,618.75. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried

 

Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Bruce Hazeltine to approve the Treasurer's Report for February 29, 2008, showing a cash balance of $2,041,618.75 , and note that the report is in agreement with the Secretary's Report for February 29, 2008.  MV: Unanimous – Motion carried

 

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

 

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

 

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

 

            a.         Enrollment Report

 

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

 

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to accept, with regret, the resignation of Catherine Proulx, School Psychologist, effective June 30, 2008, 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 employ Mrs. Valerie Mattes as Principal for the remainder of the 2007-2008 school year.   Starting date to be April 1, 2008.  Salary to be

$ 87,500. per year, pro-rated.  Benefits and working conditions as per the Employment Contract between the Washington Township Board of Education and Mrs. Valerie Mattes.  RCV:  Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

 

Motion by Bruce Hazeltine, seconded by Casimir Wyglendowski to approve the operation of Summer School to be housed at Brass Castle School held July 14 to August 1, 2008, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon, 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 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:  John Dumschat

 

CORRESPONDENCE

 

            1.  Memo from Nita Dean

            2.  Colden Castle News – March 2008

 

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

 

Minutes of March 19, 2008

 

Education Committee: No Report

 

Personnel Committee:  No Report

 

Facilities & Transportation Committee:

 

Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Casimir Wyglendowski to enter into a joint transportation agreement with Sussex County Regional Cooperative for the 2008-2009 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent.  RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, 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.)

 

            None

 

Casimir Wyglendowski left

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION  -  if required

                                                           

Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Anita Smith Whereas, the Board must consider matters involving Negotiations-Para Professionals, 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:  8:20 p.m.

 

Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Sheila Dempski to return to open session.

 

            MV: Unanimous – Motion carried                          Time:  9:08 p.m.

 

Casimir Wyglendowski returned after closed session.

 

Review of proposed policy.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

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

 

            MV:  Unanimous – Motion carried                       Time: 9:28 p.m.

 

 

                                                                                    Respectfully submitted:

 

 

 

                                                                                    Juanita Dean

                                                                                    Business Administrator/Board Secretary