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
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Motion
by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to approve the minutes of
Motion
by Jason Ford, 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 present
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
Motion by Anita
Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the Secretarys Report for
Motion by Sally
Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to approve the Treasurer's Report for
Motion by Jude
Mohan, seconded by Heidi Noctor 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, Ford, Mohan, Noctor,
Smith, Graf All voting yes Motion carried
Motion
by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to approve the Bills List for May, 2008.
MV: Unanimous Motion carried
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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT: FYI
Motion by Heidi
Noctor, seconded by Anita Smith to approve the following substitutes for the
2007-2008 school year, as recommended by the
Superintendent. RCV: Christine,
Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Noctor, Smith, Graf All voting yes Motion carried
Teacher - Robin
Giorlando, Meloney Garrett, Ann Marie Lee
Paraprofessional - Michelle
Warburton, Meloney Garrett
Secretarial - Michelle
Warburton
Motion
by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine, to approve the out-of-district
In-Service Experiences, as recommended by the Superintendent.
RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Noctor, Smith, Graf All voting
yes Motion carried
Motion
by Sally Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to approve the attached motion
authorizing Juanita Dean to execute the grant agreement with the State for Port
Colden Schoolhouse interior renovation and restoration, as recommended by the
Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Noctor,
Smith, Graf All voting yes Motion carried
Motion
by Jude Mohan, seconded by Heidi Noctor to move Katherine Penner from Step 4 BA
to Step 4 BA+15 effective
Motion by
Guidance Counselor
Technology Coordinator or Technology
Director
Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Administrative Assistant to Board
Secretary
PRINCIPALS
REPORTS
TECHNOLOGY
REPORT
CORRESPONDENCE
1. Committee listing
2. Board Members and Addresses
3. Roster of Officials
4. PTA schedule of events for Staff
Appreciation Week
5.
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COMMITTEE
REPORTS
Finance
& Policy Committee:
Motion
by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to approve the attached transfers,
as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine,
Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Noctor, Smith, Graf All voting yes Motion carried
Motion by Sheila
Dempski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to adopt the following resolution: RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Noctor,
Smith, Graf All voting yes Motion carried
RESOLVED,
that the bylaws and policies printed and codified in the comprehensive document
entitled Bylaws and Policies of the Washington Township Board of Education
are hereby adopted and that all bylaws and policies heretofore adopted by the
Washington Township Board of Education and inconsistent with the bylaws and
policies hereby adopted are hereby rescinded, and be
it further
RESOLVED,
that in the event any policy, part of a policy or section of the bylaws is
judged to be inconsistent with law or inoperative by a court of competent
jurisdiction or is invalidated by a policy or contract duly adopted by this
Board, the remaining bylaws, policies, and parts of policies shall remain in
full effect.
Motion by
Sheila Dempski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to requisition the 2008-2009 Tax Levy
according to the following schedule: RCV:
Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Noctor, Smith, Graf All voting yes Motion
carried
2008-2009
Tax Levy General
Fund Debt Service Total Due
Totals $ 4,750,499.00 $151,224.00 $4,901,723.00
Education
Committee:
The Cluster
Curriculum writing project is entering its second phase. The Cluster Curriculum
Committee interviewed 4 regional candidates interested in writing the Cluster
Curriculum for Science and Language Arts. The Administration of WTSD is pleased
to report Kim Sigman was awarded a contract by the committee to write the
science curriculum.
A steering
committee has been appointed by the principals to study the districts honor
roll program. The study was recommended by the Districts Instructional
Council.
Personnel
Committee: No Report
Facilities
& Transportation Committee: No Report
Bus
evacuation drills were held on
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Motion by Heidi
Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to enter into a Joint Transportation Agreement
with
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 Present
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
Motion by Jude
Mohan, seconded by Anita Smith Whereas, the Board must consider matters
involving non-tenured personnel and personnel, 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 Heidi Noctor, seconded by Sheila Dempski to return to open session.
MV:
Unanimous Motion carried Time:
Motion by
Heidi Noctor, seconded by Anita Smith to offer individual contracts to the
following non-tenured staff for the 2008-2009 school year, as recommended by
the Superintendent: RCV: Christine,
Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Noctor, Smith, Graf All voting yes Motion carried
Staff Member Date of Employment Certificate
Gina Renner
Kara Lisk
Heather Meyerhofer
Jennifer Mitchell
Elizabeth Pomeroy
Mary Robinson
John Hornyak
Kathryn Penner
Motion by Sally
Christine, seconded by Jude Mohan to approve the following personnel for the
Summer Program July 14 August 1, 2008 3 weeks x 3 hours per day x $110.00
per diem, as recommended by the Superintendent.
RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Noctor, Smith, Graf All voting
yes Motion carried
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Motion by
Jude Mohan, seconded by Heidi Noctor to approve the following personnel for the 2008-09 Extended Year Summer Program June 30
August 11 (6 weeks), as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Ford abstained - Christine, Dempski,
Mohan, Noctor, Smith, Graf All voting yes Motion carried
Staff Member Position Stipend
Joan Pare Teacher $110. for 3 hr. day)
Gina
Renner Sub Teacher
Cindy ONeal Aide
Krista Ford Aide
Childrens Therapy
($110.
for 3 hr. day)
Motion
by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Jason Ford to approve the following staff for
summer curriculum work aligning curriculum maps by grade level.
20 hours per grade level (Grade levels having more than one teacher
listed will divide the 20 hours). Salary to be $25.00 per hour, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Ford, Mohan, Noctor,
Smith, Graf All voting yes Motion carried
K -
1 -
2 - Dawn Krupka
3 - Michele Cooper
4 -
5 -
Motion by
Jason Ford, seconded by Sheila Dempski to enter into a contract with Pepco
Energy
ADJOURNMENT
Motion
by Jude Mohan, seconded by Heidi Noctor to adjourn.
MV:
Unanimous Motion carried Time:
Respectfully
submitted:
Juanita
Dean, BA/BS