WASHINGTON
TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION
Minutes
of
The
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
Members
in attendance were Karen Graf, President, Anita Smith, Vice-President,
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
Motion by Heidi Noctor,
seconded by Sheila Dempski to approve the executive
session minutes of
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
Minutes of
Motion by
Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the Secretarys Report for
Motion by
Sally Christine, seconded by Bruce Hazeltine to
approve the Treasurer's Report for
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
SUPERINTENDENTS
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
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
$
87,500. per year, pro-rated. Benefits and working conditions as per the Employment Contract
between the
Motion by
Bruce Hazeltine, seconded by Casimir
Wyglendowski to approve the operation of Summer
School to be housed at
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.
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
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:
Motion
by Sally Christine, seconded by Sheila Dempski to
return to open session.
MV: Unanimous Motion carried Time:
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:
Respectfully
submitted:
Juanita
Dean
Business
Administrator/Board Secretary